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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Joseph DiCristofaro

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor

Joseph DiCristofaro is the sports editor for The Parthenon. Joseph is a senior broadcast journalism major from Bluefield, West Virginia. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and watching sports with friends.

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The Herd defeated the Chanticleers 31-19.

Football crushes Coastal Carolina

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
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The Herd defense resets after halting the offense.

Herd gains bowl eligibility after routing Southern Miss

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
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Vito vacates the newsroom

Vito vacates the newsroom

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
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Christian Fitzpatrick celebrates following his touchdown to give the Herd the lead.

Late game scores lead the Herd past the War Hawks

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
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Turner takes the handoff from Braxton

Herd pounces on the Panthers

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
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Verhoff prepares to kick with Alec Clark holding.

Eagles complete comeback against the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 16, 2024
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Swim and Dive notches second straight WV Games Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
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Braylon Braxton earned SBC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Appalachian State.

Herd decimates Mountaineers in Homecoming Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
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Dot Hicks

Dot Hicks looks back on storied past

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
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Fitzpatrick dives for the end zone.

Herd bucks the Broncos at home

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
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Pennington readies his team for the snap of the ball.

Pennington reflects on 1999 MAC Championship Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 25, 2024
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Quarterback Stone Earle faces off against the Buckeyes

Marshall falls to Buckeyes 49-14

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
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Marshall's Ahmed Shakoor (6) outruns Ohio State's Dan Bain to score a touchdown after Marshall blocked a field goal attempt during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

Herd prepares for battle against Buckeyes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
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Mastin competes during an event last season.

Women’s Cross-Country places top five in Boone

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
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Ebony Leckey celebrates after her goal gave the Herd the late lead against the Indiana State Sycamores.

Women’s Soccer fells the Sycamores

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 13, 2024
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Brynn Brown sets the ball during a previous match.

Volleyball sweeps competition at EMU Tournament

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
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Defective offense derail Herd in Blacksburg

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
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Herd prepares for Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
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The Herd last faced the Hokies in Blacksburg on December 1, 2018.

A look ahead at Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
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Simoes celebrates with his team following their win.

Women’s Soccer earns first win

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
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Cole Pennington releases a pass during a game last season.

Quarterback questions

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
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Madison Townes fights for possesion of the ball.

Women’s Soccer falls to Harvard on the road

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
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The Herd will face off against the Bulldogs in next season's opening game.

Football Announces Opener Against Bulldogs

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
July 16, 2024
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The game on Wednesday marks the first time the Herd has beaten WVU since 2021.

Marshall Takes Down WVU at Home Stadium

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
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Women’s Basketball Introduces Juli Fulks as New Head Coach

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
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Coach Caldwell Leaves Huntington for Rocky Top

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
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Herring is a Parkersburg, West Virginia native.

Herring’s Historical Career Continues

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
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Jack Cook Field suffered damage from the storm on Tuesday, April 2.

Baseball vs Virginia Tech Postponed

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
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Beeman was the only player with over 10 points for the Herd.

Hokies Hurdle the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
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Former Marshall Men’s Basketball head coach Dan D’Antoni

D’Antoni Out as Head Coach

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
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Herd to Face Hokies in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
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The women’s team poses with their trophy following their win in the Sun Belt Championship.

Women’s Basketball Makes Herd History

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
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Beeman recorded two triple-doubles this season.

Beeman and Caldwell Earn Top SBC Awards

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
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Tre Hondras swings for the fence during the opening pitch in the new stadium.

Baseball Wins Opening Home Series in New Stadium

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
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Mountaineers Maul the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
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The Herd had 34 all-time top-10 performances this season.

Swim & Dive Take Home Gold

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024
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The Herd’s two wins of the weekend came over the Spartans.

Softball Smashes the Spartans

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
February 16, 2024
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The Swim and Dive team will compete in the Sun Belt Championships in February.

Swim and Dive Rock the Rockets

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
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Johanna Strom defeated WVU’s Camilla Bossi.

Herd Tennis Splits Home Opener

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
February 4, 2024
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Breanna Campbell is averaging 15.5 points in her first season for the Herd.

Women’s Basketball Makes History

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
February 4, 2024
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The Marshall Women’s Basketball team facing off against Coastal Carolina on Jan. 20, 2024.

Women’s Basketball Makes History

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
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Beeman: Player of the Week

Beeman: Player of the Week

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
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Breanna Campbell goes in for a layup.

Women’s Basketball Curbs the Chanticleers

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
January 19, 2024
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Cameron Crawford drives to the basket.

Men’s Basketball Falls to South Alabama

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
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Offensive Coordinator Clint Trickett

Four Football Coaches Released After .500 Season

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
December 9, 2023
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Nate Martin battles for the ball.

Men’s Basketball Walloped by the Wildcats

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
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Rasheen Ali attempts to hurdle a defender.

Marshall Football Wins ‘75’ Memorial Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 24, 2023
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Nate Martin dunking

Men’s Basketball Loses to Radford

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 21, 2023
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The Herd Men's Soccer team celebrates their 2023 Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Tournament Championship win.

Men’s Soccer Defeats WVU in Sun Belt Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
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Herd Football Battered in Boone

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
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Alvaro Garcia-Pascual running for the ball

Men’s Soccer Beats UK, Advances to Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
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Coach Grassie celebrates the soccer team's win over University of South Carolina.

Men’s Soccer Prepares for Sun Belt Tourney

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
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Rece Verhoff lines up for a field goal.

Marshall Football Suffers Fourth Straight Loss

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
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Former Marshall Women’s Soccer head coach Michael Swan

Michael Swan out as Head Coach

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
November 1, 2023
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Cam Fancher is tackled by a JMU defender.

Marshall Football Dominated by Dukes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
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Adam Aoumaich during the matchup against the Mountaineers

Men’s Soccer Win Streak Comes to an End

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
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Gabrielle Clairotte celebrates during a match.

Herd Tennis Battles in Baltimore

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
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Rasheen Ali splits defenders on his way to the end zone.

Marshall Football Suffers Second Loss of the Season

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
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Coach Swan speaks with the team.

Women’s Soccer Falters Against App State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
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Marshall players battle with the Wolfpack.

Thundering Herd Falls to NC State on the Road

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
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Aoumaich and Silva celebrate during the contest

Men’s Soccer Makes History Against Georgia Southern

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
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Marshall beat Old Dominion 41-35 on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Marshall Outlasts Old Dominion in Homecoming Matchup

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
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Herd in action at Thunder in the Mountains.

Marshall Women’s Tennis Team “Thunder in the Mountains” Recap

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
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Herd Football Wins Over Virginia Tech

Herd Football Wins Over Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
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Senior players were honored before the match.

Women’s Soccer Lose in Sun Belt Opener

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
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Matthew Bell dribbles the ball during the men’s soccer game against James Madison University on Sept. 16.

Men’s Soccer Continues Win Streak Despite Ejections

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
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The women's cross country race at Huntington YMCA's Kennedy Center Outdoor Recreation facility.

Marshall Hosts Cross Country Meet for the First Time in 34 Years

Joseph DiCristofaro, News Editor
September 19, 2023
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Fourth Quarter Dominance Propels the Herd Over ECU on the Road

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
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Women’s Soccer Falls to Liberty

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
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Men’s Soccer Topples High Point at Home

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
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Women’s Soccer Remains Undefeated

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
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Kinsey in the 2022-2023 season

Kinsey Signs Contract With Utah Jazz

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
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Women’s Soccer Stays Undefeated Against Ohio Bobcats

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
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Rai Pinto during the game

Men’s Soccer Sweeps Wright State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
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Herd Women’s Soccer Ties at Indiana State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
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Matthew Bell led the Thundering Herd's offensive onslaught.

Men’s Soccer Wins 4-0 Against Oakland University

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
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Works done by Erin Waugh

Childhood Memories Explored in Art Capstones

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
April 27, 2023
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Anamnesis by Katlyn F Kitchen

Art Student Capstones Cover Range of Themes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
April 12, 2023
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Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle Critical Endangered by Baylee Grueser

First of Four Capstone Exhibits Tackle Modern Concerns 

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
April 5, 2023
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Capstone Student Artwork Displays

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
April 1, 2023
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Five Students Awarded Gilman Grants

Five Students Awarded Gilman Grants

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
March 10, 2023
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Wellness Center Offers Advice for Drinking Over Spring Break

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
March 7, 2023
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Survey Points to Unequal Minority Healthcare

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
March 6, 2023
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Gilman Scholarship Allows Five Marshall Students to Travel Abroad

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
March 6, 2023
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Black History Month Features Hip Hop in Appalachia Event

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
February 14, 2023
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Voyage of Life Art Exhibit Features Innovative Pieces

Voyage of Life Art Exhibit Features Innovative Pieces

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
February 12, 2023
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Sustainability Club Creates Opportunities for Involvement

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
February 8, 2023
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“Optimism in Appalachia” Opens in Drinko

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter
February 8, 2023
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