The Parthenon

Herd Reads

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor • June 15, 2021

Saving Humanity: What we must do by H. Dan Rice Born in 1943, H. Dan Rice brings a short, but thought-provoking story overviewing his view of...

Panhellenic Community looks to make up for lost time

Abby Hanlon, Campus Editor • June 9, 2021

Like most Marshall student-led organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic paused member retention and growth, along with the cancellation of annual events and...

Dallas Small Business “Bombs” 50 States, West Virginia 49th

Xena Bunton, Managing Editor • June 8, 2021

Tiffanie Nichole, owner of Bombed by Tiff, sold products to all 50 states in America in one year. “We did it! Lord thank you!” Nichole said...

Message from President Gilbert: Provost Taylor to move to Lamar University

Staff Report • June 8, 2021

The following letter from President Jerry Gilbert, was sent to students the morning of Tuesday, June 8. "Dear Marshall students, faculty and staff, I...

Welcome to the Herd

Charles Huff • June 1, 2021

The first thing that needs to be said to all new students is “Welcome to the Herd”. Since my arrival to Huntington at the beginning of this...

Local Mexican restaurant puts students first

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • June 1, 2021

Of the many dining options nearby Marshall’s campus, El Ranchito is one of the closest and is a hotspot for students. “There are so many...

Abbey Shae Bakes

Abby Hanlon, Campus Editor • June 1, 2021

“I started making Macarons as a side hobby to relieve some stress during school. Every time I would come back home, friends and family would ask if they...

The Shame Request: The Rise of Adult Cyber-Bullies

Xena Bunton, Features Editor • April 29, 2021

There has been a noticeable trend of adult cyber-bullying since 2018, as over one million Facebook users virtually gather to “shame” strangers, celebrities...

Panhellinic Council host virtual karaoke night

Chloe Riffe, Parthenon • April 20, 2021

This past school year has dealt many hardships for all students. To provide Greek life students with some stress relief, Marshall University’s Panhellenic...

Stress Relief: Painting the New River Gorge Bridge

Madison Perdue, Reporter • April 15, 2021

To celebrate New River Gorge becoming the United States’ 53rd national park, Marshall University’s Student Activities Office hosted the semester’s...

Jim’s strawberry pie week

Catherine Blankenship, Reporter • April 13, 2021

Award-winning Huntington staple, Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti, will once again cease their Strawberry Pie Week tradition, in concern for customer safety. The...

March Madness: the peak of sports

Grant Goodrich, Sports Editor • March 16, 2021

March Madness is back. Brackets are being printed, filled out and bet on between friends. For many, March is just as synonymous with basketball as December...