The Parthenon - Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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NEWS

Drinko Library is one of two libraries on campus being celebrated for National Library Week this year.

Libraries aren’t just for books, they’re for everyone, librarian says

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • April 10, 2025

The library not only provides literacy and community but also the fundamental...

The Waller Davis cabinet will serve throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Waller and Davis to lead student government

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Photographer • April 9, 2025

Connor Waller and Alissa Davis were announced the winners of the 2025-2026...

Mukherjee will leave the university on July 1 to begin his term as provost at Georgia Southern University after eight years of service at Marshall. (Courtesy of Avi Mukherjee)

Home is where the Herd is: Provost Mukherjee bids Marshall farewell

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor • April 9, 2025

Nine countries, more than 10 universities and numerous full-time or visiting...

Students swab their mouths for stem cells in the hope that one of them is a match for a Huntington resident diagnosed with blood cancer.

Bone marrow drive aims to save lives of local, worldwide cancer patients

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor • April 8, 2025

Marshall University is no stranger to giving back to the community, but...

Explore a new opportunity –The Parthenon is hiring

The Parthenon • April 8, 2025

The Parthenon is seeking staff applications from any and all students interested...

Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning journalist (Courtesy of Marshall University).

Broadcast journalist to deliver keynote address at spring commencement

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor • April 8, 2025

Social justice advocate, author and journalist will share her wisdom with...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, watches as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signs a letter of intent to request changes to the state's SNAP and food dye legislation, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Martinsburg, W. Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Gov. Morrisey signs bill banning certain food dyes, suggests changes to SNAP

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • April 6, 2025

Harmful food dyes in school lunches and unhealthy food items for commercial...

Campus Gay-Straight Alliance organization battles executive orders

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter • April 4, 2025

The Gay-Straight Alliance, amidst executive orders and DEI Changes, is...

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SPORTS

Football looks to have strong starts like previous seasons, having not lost an season opening game since the 2013 season.

Spring sneak peek for upcoming football season

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 10, 2025

After months of training and scrimmages, the Marshall Football Spring Game...

Even though the team lost the series, each game featured close scores, being one run apart.

Baseball wins the final battle, loses the war against the Trojans

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 1, 2025

Marshall fell to 13-15 on the season, 3-6 in SBC play, with the series...

The performances by the Swimming and Diving team led Marshall to place second at the SBC Swimming and Diving Championships

Swimming & Diving celebrates a week of awards

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 1, 2025

Marshall Swimming & Diving may have wrapped up for the season, but...

The previous weeks SBC player, Rielly Lucas comes in clutch for the Herd hitting four RBI and scoring four runs over the series

Softball steals the series against top rival in style

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 1, 2025

Marshall Softball stays among the top of the Sun Belt softball leaderboard...

Rielly Lucas was awarded Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of The Week after the strong performance against JMU.

Softball soars in scoring in series sweep

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • March 27, 2025

Marshall Softball continues to be hot following its sixth straight win...

Marshall Track & Field athletes compiled over 37 top five finishes throughout the whole invitational.

Track & Field break records in outdoor season opener

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • March 25, 2025

During the outdoor season opener, Marshall Track & Field set two school...

Ciccarelli was named for two titles in the 2024 season. (Courtesy of Beatrice Ciccarelli)

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Beatrice Ciccarelli

Greg Jones, Contributor • March 22, 2025

Beatrice Ciccarelli is a senior middle blocker from Bologna, Italy. She...

GALLERY: Softball vs. Louisiana

Trista Honaker, Photographer • March 16, 2025

The Marshall University softball team ended the longest conference series...

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CAMPUS LIFE

Chapter president Katie Crouch serves last year's breakfast. (Courtesy of Katie Crouch)

Annual Strawberry Breakfast set to serve sweet tradition, strong purpose

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 10, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta’s beloved Strawberry Breakfast fundraiser returns Thursday,...

Alpha Chi Omega was named the winning sorority at this year's Greek Sing on April 5.

Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon win big at Greek Sing

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 6, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon took home the trophies at Greek Sing,...

Abby Beagle performing at last year's Greek Sing (Courtesy of Delta Zeta)

Delta Zeta aims to defend Greek Sing title

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 3, 2025

As the reigning Greek Sing champions, Delta Zeta enters this year’s Greek...

Gaming at Marshall has a community of over 700 members. (Courtesy of Marshall Gaming)

Esports to create a strong community for students

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • March 28, 2025

Esports have taken university life by storm, combining the love of gaming...

Greek Week to highlight philanthropy, community outreach

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • March 26, 2025

Marshall University’s Greek Life is shifting the focus of this year’s...

Students utilize study spots outside the student center on a warm weekday.

Student tips and tricks for stress reduction and management

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

Stress and college – two words all too familiar with one another. Experiencing...

Marshall's food pantry is ran by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (The Parthenon)

Campus food pantry addresses food insecurity

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter • March 15, 2025

The Marshall Food Pantry offers food options to students, staff and community...

Marco celebrating his birthday in the Memorial Student Center on Thursday, March 6. (The Parthenon/Olivia Andrew Vaughan)

Marco celebrates 60th birthday as university mascot

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2025

The Memorial Student Center was decorated for a party as Marshall University...

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