The Parthenon

Thundering Word dominates on its way to fifth consecutive championship

Malcolm Walton, Reporter • February 18, 2015

Marshall University’s speech and debate team, the Thundering Word, set the all-time state record for points Saturday at West Virginia University at Parkersburg...

Statewide campaign strives to end child poverty

Amy Napier, Reporter • February 11, 2015

A campaign to end child poverty in West Virginia will conduct an open legislative forum Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the Marshall University Memorial Student...

Meet Nicola LoCascio

Sara Ryan, Reporter • February 5, 2015

By Sara Ryan The Parthenon Marshall University’s interim Honors College Dean Nicola “Nicki” LoCascio went from history to science to Marshall administration. LoCascio...

Former Herd baseball players still use teamwork

Kasey Madden, Reporter • February 3, 2015

From throwing strikes, to fielding hits, to the daily operations of Marshall University, three former Herd baseball players still know the meaning of...

MEET THE PRESIDENT

By Amy Napier, Reporter • January 21, 2015

Marshall University students, faculty and staff gathered in the John Deaver Drinko Library Friday to welcome Interim President Gary White and his wife...

GALLERY: Herd routs Golden Bears, improves to 3-0

Scott Bolger, Reporter • November 19, 2014

The Marshall University Thundering Herd men’s basketball team ended its three game stint against Division II schools Tuesday, walloping the...

Higher education forum discusses future funding

Alex James, Reporter • November 17, 2014

For the second consecutive year, Marshall University hosted a forum for faculty, staff, students and members of the community to discuss the future of...

Taylor Watts

Taylor Watts, Reporter • April 16, 2014

I am a senior Public Relations major from Bedford Virginia. I write the Development and Non-Profit beat for the Parthenon. I am an intern for Huntington’s...