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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Speech tournament begins Saturday

Brittlyn Nutter, Reporter January 22, 2016

The University of Kentucky will host a speech tournament Saturday on Marshall’s main campus. All speeches will be made in a classroom in Smith Hall...

For-profit institutions continue to be business first

Editorial January 20, 2016

The U.S. Education Department has received applications to expunge more than $164 million worth of student loan debt in the past six months, according...

Marshall University cheerleaders perform for the crowd before a game outside of Joan C. Edwards Stadium during the 2015 football season.

Marshall cheerleaders to compete in national competition

Danielle Wright, Reporter January 19, 2016

After a semester supporting the university’s athletic teams, Marshall University’s cheerleading team is now focusing on its own competition as it...

Men’s basketball team opens season against Tennessee

Imani Spradley, reporter November 19, 2015

Marshall University’s men’s basketball team opens the regular season Thursday against the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. While it...

Jack Cirillo, program director for the theater program, as Scrooge at dress rehearsal Tuesday.

‘A Christmas Carol’ opens at Joan C. Edwards Playhouse

Chantil Foster, reporter November 18, 2015

  Snow may not be on the ground, but Christmas is in the air as “A Christmas Carol” takes the stage 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at...

Herd football team manager Eugene Jones, 18, holding his head in his hands during the memorial ceremony following the crash in 1970.

Former team manager revisits memories after 15 years

Kelsie Lively, reporter November 13, 2015

  It has been 45 years since the plane crash that killed 75 Marshall football players, coaches and supporters. It has only been in the last 15...

A New View: They’re just red cups.

Nancy Peyton, contributor November 9, 2015

  The holiday season is upon us again and with it comes a few traditions. One of those traditions is the annual Starbucks Christmas cup. There’s...

The cast kneels down to sing in one of the finals musical numbers of “Mamma Mia” Wednesday.

‘Mamma Mia’ sings on Keith Albee stage

Chantil Foster, reporter November 5, 2015

  The lights dimmed as the Keith Albee Theater became the center of a Broadway show when “Mamma Mia” came to Huntington Wednesday. Angela...

“Mamma Mia” performance at Keith Albee for Marshall Artists Series

Kalyn Bordman, reporter November 2, 2015

  The Broadway show “Mamma Mia” comes to the Marshall Artists Series Wednesday. “Mamma Mia” is about a relationship between a mother...

Women’s basketball team enters season with new roster

Ishmael Witten, reporter October 29, 2015

  After losing three major contributors from last year’s team, Marshall University’s women’s basketball team will look to younger talent...

Daily Struggles

Trey Cobb, cartoonist October 29, 2015

Two Headed Dog Art Collective showcase

Matthew Prandoni, reporter October 27, 2015

  The Two Headed Dog Art Collective will showcase artwork from collective members and volunteers alike. The showcase is from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov....

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