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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Ella Hatfield

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter

Ella Hatfield is a junior majoring in public relations and advertising from Fort Gay, West Virginia. She plans to pursue her master’s degree after graduating next year and hopes to build a public relations career in the entertainment industry. Outside of academics, Ella can be found baking, crocheting, reading, and hanging out with friends. She also dedicates a lot of her time to her miniature dachshund, Bowie. Her long-term goals in life are to create meaningful connections in her career and travel across the world.

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Many Marshall students commute, shaping both their academic and social experiences.

Commuter students navigate a different college experience

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
November 17, 2025
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The Village is located on Sixth Avenue close to campus.

Beyond the dorms: Tips for living off campus

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
November 10, 2025
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Melanie Hall, CEO of Hospice in Huntington (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals to highlight women in healthcare

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
November 6, 2025
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Theater productions within the Marshall University School of Theatre and Dance feature work not just from the stage, but all the behind the scenes activities that make the productions possible.

Behind the curtain: A look into a theatre production

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
November 1, 2025
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Festival goers flocked to the Fourth Avenue stage to watch a number of performers on Saturday.

Huntington Pride brings color, music and unity to the community

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
October 28, 2025
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Cook Out offers a variety of American-style fast food.

Students’ favorite late-night bites

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
October 25, 2025
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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
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Visitors enjoy food, music and fall fun at the 40th West Virginia Pumpkin Festival at Milton’s Pumpkin Park.

Pumpkin Festival offers gourd times for all

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
October 7, 2025
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With costs across the nation continuing to rise, students often balance multiple jobs throughout college.

Students struggle to balance jobs, school and mental health

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
October 6, 2025
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Volleyball looks to break their losing streak this weekend against the Georgia Southern Eagles (Courtesy of HerdZone).

Volleyball drops opening Sun Belt weekend to Coastal Carolina

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
September 30, 2025
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Kentucky artist Chris Stapleton headlined the festival on the night of Friday, Sept. 19.

Healing Appalachia highlights local recovery efforts

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
September 26, 2025
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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
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Glenn’s Sporting Goods: Bleeding green for more than 50 years

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
September 20, 2025
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The new esports lab is open 24/7 in Drinko Library.

New esports lab provides upgraded resources and community for students

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
September 14, 2025
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Volleyball begins Sun Belt Conference play on Sept. 26 against Coastal Carolina. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Herd Volleyball battles at Michigan Invitational, highlights impact of women’s sports

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
September 9, 2025
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Students often play intramural sports at the Rec Center as a hobby outside of class

Intramural sports offer students connection and community

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
September 7, 2025
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No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter
August 30, 2025
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