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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Mayoral candidates (left to right): Democrat Jennifer Wheeler, Independent Jay Michaels and Republican Patrick Farrell

University hosts mayoral and gubernatorial debates

Evan Green, Executive Editor October 16, 2024

Huntington’s three mayoral candidates and two West Virginia gubernatorial candidates laid out their platforms and visions to Marshall students and the...

Connecticut Army National Guard members, accompanied by civilian volunteers, deliver supplies to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Burnsville, N.C.

Back-to-back Hurricanes slam the south

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 16, 2024

The meaning behind the common phrase “the storms of life” is often used to encourage friends and family through a challenging time or to describe arduous...

The panel consisted of members of Marshall’s Title IX Office and Branches.

Title IX Office raises awareness for Domestic Violence Month

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

In collaboration with Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, Marshall’s Title IX Office and the Violence Prevention & Response Program hosted an event...

Verhoff prepares to kick with Alec Clark holding.

Eagles complete comeback against the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Despite holding a 23-3 lead going into the fourth quarter, Marshall Football lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 24-23 in Statesboro, Georgia, Saturday,...

Representatives from the Public Safety Office participated in the event.

Coffee bridges gap between law enforcement and students

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Free food and coffee greeted students at the freshman dorms last week, along with a chance to get to know some officers of the Marshall University Police...

World Mental Health Day reminders

World Mental Health Day reminders

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day, and Marshall students have access to myriad resources through the university. Marshall University offers counseling...

Patricia (left) and Martin (right) Saunders

Couples on Campus: The Saunders

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 15, 2024

After several unseen threads quietly wove their lives together, this Marshall couple finally found each other, as if an invisible string of fate had been...

Salsa Under the Stars Gallery

Salsa Under the Stars Gallery

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Baylee Parsons

Leave the politics to politicians, not musicians

Baylee Parsons, News Editor October 11, 2024

I hate Taylor Swift. Now that I have your attention, I’d like to preface this piece with two things: one, it’s true – I really don’t like Taylor...

Swim and Dive notches second straight WV Games Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Marshall Swimming and Diving bested the competition with 1,483 points and outlasted host West Virginia University by a margin of 73 points on Saturday,...

Braylon Braxton earned SBC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Appalachian State.

Herd decimates Mountaineers in Homecoming Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

In his first career start for Marshall Football, quarterback Braylon Braxton dismantled the Appalachian State Mountaineers defense through the air and...

Pictured left-to-right: 2023 Homecoming attendant Semoni Weaver, vice president of
Intercultural and Student Affairs Marcie Simms, 2024 homecoming attendant Kylie Fisher, first
woman Alys Smith, University President Brad D. Smith and 2024 attendant Dylan Ellison.

Hurricane support takes the crown at Homecoming game

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 8, 2024

As per tradition, Marshall’s homecoming court walked the football field awaiting the crowning of two winning attendants this past Saturday, Oct. 5. This...

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