The Parthenon

Elmore’s free throw helps Herd sneak past ODU in C-USA quarterfinals

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • March 10, 2017

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Despite letting a 15-point lead slip through their grasp, the Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team rallied late in the second...

Browning-led Herd throttle Owls, advance to C-USA quarterfinals

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • March 9, 2017

BIRMINGHAM, AL – To paraphrase the old saying, those who do not learn history end up repeating it. On Wednesday night, that saying proved to be true...

Mayor Williams delivers State of the City address, tackles budget deficit and offers updates

Franklin Norton, Reporter • February 15, 2017

Mayor Steve Williams gave his first State of the City address of his second term Wednesday, which championed a spirit of hope and resilience for the City...

Column: Herd women’s basketball needs answers fast

Joseph Ashley, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2017

After losing four straight games, The Marshall University women’s basketball team needs to find a way to bounce back into the winning column. The...

City of Huntington continues to address $5 million budget deficit

Sadie Helmick, Reporter • February 13, 2017

City leaders gathered to discuss Huntington issues Monday morning at the Visual Arts Center. These leaders came together to show their support for Mayor...

“No Ban, No Wall”, protesters stand in solidarity with immigrants

Franklin Norton, Reporter • February 2, 2017

“No hate! No Fear! Refugees are welcome here,” chanted a group of protesters on the steps of Huntington City Hall Wednesday. The protests were...

Carter G. Woodson Lyceum established

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • January 20, 2017

In conjunction with the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the John Deaver Drinko Academy, Marshall University announced...

Burks returns, but Herd struggle in sloppy victory

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • December 20, 2016

After sitting out the first 10 games of the season, sophomore guard CJ Burks returned to the Marshall lineup Monday night against West Virginia Wesleyan....

OSU active shooter incident impacts many, putting training plans in place

Jordan Nelson and Elayna Conard • December 1, 2016

Due to the active shooter situation that took place at Ohio State University Monday, Marshall University officials are taking charge when it comes to reminding...

Hilltoppers brutalize Marshall in final game of season

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor • November 27, 2016

They came. They saw. They conquered. That’s the easiest way to sum up Western Kentucky’s 60-6 thumping of the Marshall Thundering Herd Saturday...

Marshall community joins in solidarity for ‘Herd in Hijab’

Olivia Zarilla, Reporter • November 17, 2016

Regardless of race, religion or gender, members of the Marshall University community joined together for a day of solidarity Wednesday. The Marshall...

Huntington businesses, bartenders prepare for busy Sundays

Tom Jenkins, Reporter • November 17, 2016

Sunday mornings in Huntington have just become a bit busier, after Huntington voted to allow the sale of alcohol on Sunday mornings. Restaurants will now...