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On Tuesday, Sept. 23, provost candidate Diane Helfers Petrella took questions from faculty, staff and students on campus.
Meet the candidates: Provost search comes to campus
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • September 24, 2025

Marshall’s next provost will be on campus the week of Sept. 22 – although...

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Cohort three of Marshall for All poses with President Smith during Week of Welcome. (Courtesy of Audrey Dotson)
Smith’s gift powers debt-free future
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2025

Marshall For All, a program designed to eliminate student debt, received...

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Richard Bell is a professor of history at the University of Maryland. (Courtesy of Marshall University News)
Amicus Curiae to focus on voting rights, civic engagment
The Parthenon September 23, 2025

The Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy and Drinko Academy...

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St. George Greek Orthodox Church  presents its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20
OPA! 43rd Annual Greek Fest returns to Huntington
Abby Ayes, Student Reporter • September 23, 2025

After months of planning and dedication, the St. George Greek Orthodox...

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The seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair brings the Huntington community together on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Annual Minority Health Fair spreads personal healthcare advocacy
Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2025

The Huntington community gathered at Ritter Park for the seventh annual...

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The Tri-State Transit Authority offers transportation for those in the Huntington area.
Student access to TTA at risk
Abby Ayes, Student Reporter • September 23, 2025

Since the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public...

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Brooklyn Johnson, right, is pictured with her children's book “Dragon’s Learning Adventures: In the Prevention Solar System." (Courtesy of Brooklyn Johnson)
‘Addiction is a disease,’ says nation’s youngest certified prevention expert
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • September 22, 2025

Before she earned the title of the nation’s youngest certified prevention...

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WV Republican primaries to close to Independent voters
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • September 21, 2025

New changes to the West Virginia primary elections are set to shake up...

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Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has had consistent good perfomances starting with the win against the 
EKU Colonels with him throwing 108 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
Football travels to Louisiana to fight the Ragin’ Cajuns to open Sun Belt Conference play
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • September 24, 2025

Marshall Football continues its road trip and faces a familiar foe. The...

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Marshall is now on a two week win streak outscoring its last two opponents, Eastern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State, 80-35.
Marshall storms past MTSU 42-28 after long weather delay
Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2025

Marshall earned its first road win of the season Saturday, Sept. 20, with...

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Men’s soccer continues its top 25 streak it started in 2019, the longest current streak for any team in the NCAA. (Courtesy of HerdZone)
Men’s Soccer continues undefeated streak with win over Coastal Carolina
Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2025

No. 6 Marshall Men’s Soccer opened Sun Belt Conference play with a 2-1...

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Win or loss, rain or shine, Marshall’s student section continues to play a big roll during Marshall Football games.
Lively student section fuels football Saturdays
Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter • September 20, 2025

Football Saturdays in Huntington are more than just a game; they are a...

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Glenn's Sporting Goods (The Parthenon/Ella Hatfield)
Glenn’s Sporting Goods: Bleeding green for more than 50 years
Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter • September 20, 2025

On game days in Huntington, a sea of green spreads through the city streets....

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Goalkeeper Alexis Wolgemuth delivered five saves to keep the Herd at a draw. (Courtesy of HerdZone)
Women’s Soccer opens conference play with a draw against Georgia Southern
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • September 16, 2025

Marshall Women’s Soccer battled to a 1-1 draw to open Sun Belt Conference...

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Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall Football secures first win in Tony Gibson era
Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2025

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday,...

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GALLERY: Football vs. Eastern Kentucky University
GALLERY: Football vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Wade Sullivan and Trista Honaker September 14, 2025

The Marshall University football team won their first game of the 2025...

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As students return to campus for the school year, the risk of distracted street crossings increases.
Heads Up, Herd initiative settles in for a new year of safety
Claire Johnson, Student Reporter • September 17, 2025

As students return to campus for the school year, so too, does the heightened...

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Jimmy John Jacob is an Interim Senator for the Student Government Association at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jimmy John Jacob).
FSL Resolution moved to full Senate
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2025

A controversial amendment concerning fraternity and sorority life ultimately...

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Members of Marshall University's Panhellenic Council are pictured. (Courtesy of the Panhellenic Council)
Panhellenic sororities begin recruitment
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • September 10, 2025

Alpha, omega, sigma and delta. These words mean little to the general public...

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WMUL-FM staff and volunteers alongside faculty advisor Charles Bailey at the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters award ceremony at the Greenbrier on April 5, 2025 (Courtesy of WMUL-FM)
WMUL wins prestigious Murrow Award
Ashton Pack, News Editor • September 9, 2025

Marshall’s student radio station created a Halloween newscast last year;...

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Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)
Student body to have final say on judicial branch cut
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2025

Following a closely contested 18-14 vote, a proposal to eliminate the judicial...

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Students are now entering their third week of the semester, as classes started on Monday, August. 18.
Fears and firsts: Freshmen begin to navigate campus life
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • September 4, 2025

Freshman year is supposedly a time of excitement and high expectations,...

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Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)
A message from Student Body President Connor Waller
Connor Waller, Student Body President • August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall...

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Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Welcome back from President Brad Smith
Brad D. Smith, University President • August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall,...

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