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The puzzle competition took place in the Memorial Student Center Saturday, Oct. 11.
Local artist crafts puzzle for purpose
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • October 15, 2025

Piece by piece, a local artist is combining her love of art and community...

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Kelli Williams is chair of the nutrition and dietetics department that maintained the Nutrition Education Program. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Nutrition Education Program falls victim to federal cuts
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2025

With government funding being retracted at an incredible rate, a new local...

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PlayStation: The Concert features music from four different PlayStation video games. (Courtesy of Marshall Artists Series)
BREAKING: PlayStation: The Concert canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • October 14, 2025

PlayStation: The Concert will no longer make a stop at the Joan C. Edwards...

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The West Virginia Book Festival features a variety of authors, books and events.
Professor’s immigrant experience, novel to be featured at festival
Phoenix Bishop, Photographer • October 14, 2025

Free to all is the annual West Virginia Book Festival on Oct. 25 at the...

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Marshall University announces 2025 Homecoming Court after kicking off the season with the Unity Walk
2025 Homecoming Court unveiled at annual Unity Walk
Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor • October 13, 2025

The 2025 Homecoming Court was announced at the annual Unity Walk on...

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TEDxMarshallU presented “Beyond Borders” for its seventh annual event in 2024.
TEDxMarshallU seeks speaker submissions for 2026
Bailey Todd, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2025

The eighth TEDxMarshallU event is currently seeking speakers for the 2026...

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The Army National Guard has an office on campus in the Memorial Student Center.
Student veterans combat unique college stresses
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2025

Student veterans transition from a structured life in the barracks to a...

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La Famiglia is located at 1327 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV.
Pizza, pasta and perfection: The La Famiglia way
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2025

Over the past decade, the restaurant scene of Huntington has grown into...

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The Herd looks to keep its offense hot with the team scoring at least 42 points in the team’s last three games.
Football hosts first-time opponent for Homecoming
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025

After a fierce long time rivalry game, Marshall Football hosts its 124th...

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GALLERY: Football vs. Old Dominion University
GALLERY: Football vs. Old Dominion University
Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor • October 14, 2025

The Marshall University football team defeated the Monarchs from Old Dominion...

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GALLERY: Swim & Dive vs. WVU
GALLERY: Swim & Dive vs. WVU
Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor • October 14, 2025

The Marshall University Swim & Dive team lost the 'Dual in the...

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Swimming & Diving is competing in its first season as part of the American Conference. The conference championship will take place between Feb. 18-21.
Swimming & Diving battles in ‘Duel in the Pool’
Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter • October 14, 2025

History was made at the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium as Marshall Swimming...

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The 48-24 victory gives the Herd football team three consecutive 40+ point games.
Football dethrones the Monarchs
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • October 14, 2025

Marshall Football kept charge and kept its 10-game win streak alive against...

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball face high-major opponents Virginia Cavaliers and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Hoops in Huntington back for preseason hype
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • October 9, 2025

Get up, get out and get wild for the fourth annual Hoops in Huntington...

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The Herd is currently on an eight year win streak against the Monarchs.
Football faces fierce familiar foe
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

Marshall Football returns home after a long road trip to face fellow Sun...

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Hoops for Huntington will start at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 in front of Pullman Square.
Herd Basketball is just around the corner
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

Marshall Men’s and Women’s Basketball is just around the corner with...

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(Pictured: 2024 Homecoming Court) The announcement of the Homecoming Court annually occurs on Monday of Homecoming Week.
Homecoming 2025’s ‘Wheel of Thunder’ theme to spark fun-filled week of competition
The Parthenon October 10, 2025

Beloved traditions and game-show-themed events are coming to campus starting...

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Sen. Luke Brumfield authored Resolution 83.09. (Courtesy of Brumfield)
SGA condemns political violence
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2025

Free speech on Marshall’s campus has become a topic of conversation as...

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Marshall will release for its October break October 9 and 10, giving students time to recharge after midterms.
Burnt out? Self-care is the cure, counselor says
Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2025

Many college students are currently experiencing a lack of motivation,...

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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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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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