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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
All content by Richard Crank
Brendon Knox carries the ball for the Herd.

[Photo] Marshall Herd stampedes over VMI Keydets in home opener

Mike Dotson, Reporter
August 31, 2019
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[Photo] EDITORIAL: After 2018/2019, we are more

April 30, 2019
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Marshall cheerleaders pose in a stunt before the men’s basketball game versus UTEP on Jan. 31 in the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] MU cheer to compete in NCA Collegiate Cheer Championship

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
April 2, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) attempts a jumper during the second half of the Herd's 78-73 win over IUPUI on March 19, 2019. This shot broke the school's all-time scoring record.

GALLERY: Elmore breaks school scoring record in Marshall’s first round win

Richard Crank, Photographer
March 20, 2019
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Marshall infielder Blakely Burch (55) flips the ball to Aly Harrell (43) following an out during Marshall's game at Dot Hicks Field against Morehead State on April 11, 2018.

[Photo] Marshall welcomes Wildcats for midweek matinee matchup

Sydney Shelton, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) is introduced during starting lineup introductions before Marshall's game against Florida Atlantic inside the Cam Henderson Center on March 9, 2019.

[Photo] Elmore breaks Marshall scoring record, Herd edges IUPUI

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor
March 19, 2019
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Marshall third baseman Blakely Burch (55) flips the ball to a teammate after recording an out during the Thundering Herd’s doubleheader against Morehead State at Dot Hicks Field on April 11, 2018. Marshall is currently 19-7 through its first 26 games of the 2019 season.

[Photo] Two senators under review by Judiciary Committee

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 19, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) raises his arms in celebration during the Thundering Herd's 15-point win over Florida Atlantic at the Cam Henderson Center on Mar. 9, 2019.

[Photo] Elmore’s engagement, double-double end regular season with Herd win

Millard Stickler, Reporter
March 9, 2019
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Marshall guard Taylor Porter (11) celebrates one of her 10 made 3-pointers during the Thundering Herd's win over FIU on Mar. 7, 2019 at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Record-setting night propels Thundering Herd past FIU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
March 8, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) smiles in the closing moments of Marshall's game against Western Kentucky at the Cam Henderson Center on Jan. 12, 2019.

[Photo] Herd clinches sixth with blowout win over FIU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
March 7, 2019
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Marshall pitcher Abigail Tolbert (00) throws a pitch during the Thundering Herd's game against Charlotte at Dot Hicks Field on April 14, 2018.

[Photo] Athlete of the week: Abigail Tolbert/Kailee Williamson, softball

March 5, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) runs the offense during the Herd’s win over FIU at the Cam Henderson Center on January 19, 2019. Elmore was named C-USA Player of the Week on Monday.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball prepares for high-octane rematch against Panthers

Millard Stickler, Reporter
March 5, 2019
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Prior to its game against Middle Tennessee, Marshall football specialists warm up in the background as a football remains in the end zone.

[Photo] Thundering Herd, Fighting Irish to meet in 2022

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
March 4, 2019
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Marshall guard Taylor Porter (11) shoots a free throw during the Thundering Herd's game against North Texas at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Herd women’s basketball travels to ODU for final road game of season

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
March 1, 2019
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Marshall guard Jeremy Dillon (5) celebrates making a half-court shot at Herd Madness in October. Dillon is sitting out this season as a redshirt.

[Photo] Brooks-Harris, Dillon use redshirt season to improve on, off court

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 26, 2019
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Marshall outfielder Erik Rodriguez (18) warms up before the Thundering Herd's 2018 contest against West Virginia at Appalachian Power Park.

[Photo] Athlete of the week: Erik Rodriguez, baseball

February 26, 2019
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Middle Tennessee guard Antonio Green (55) watches as Marshall guard Jarrod West attempts a contested layup during the Thundering Herd’s win over the Blue Raiders at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball to open C-USA Bonus Play at Louisiana Tech

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 26, 2019
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Marshall pitcher Kailee Williamson (77) prepares to throw a pitch during a 2018 game against Morehead State at Dot Hicks Field.

[Photo] Herd softball welcomes Ohio for midweek rivalry matchup

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 26, 2019
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Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) prepares to run a play during a Conference USA game against Louisiana Tech at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Herd women’s basketball topped by WKU in overtime

Millard Stickler, Reporter
February 24, 2019
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Infielder Blakely Burch (55) fields a ground ball during Marshall's 2018 game against Morehead State at Dot Hicks Field.

[Photo] Herd softball travels south for Holy City Showdown

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 21, 2019
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Marshall guard Taevion Kinsey (1) celebrates a dunk during the Thundering Herd's game against Middle Tennessee at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Herd snaps four-game skid, defeats Middle Tennessee

Millard Stickler, Reporter
February 17, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) looks for a play call during a stoppage in the Thundering Herd's game against WKU at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball drops crucial conference game to UAB

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 15, 2019
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Hasana Clark prepares to participate in the weight throw at the Qdoba Marshall Invitational.

[Photo] Athlete of the week: Hasana Clark, track and field

February 12, 2019
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Marshall guard Princess Clemons (5) shoots a 3-pointer during the Thundering Herd’s 90-88 triple-overtime win over Louisiana Tech. The Herd currently is in a tie for third place in Conference USA.

[Photo] Women’s basketball travels south for crucial conference games at UAB, MTSU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 12, 2019
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Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni shouts instructions to his team during the Thundering Herd’s 116-106 overtime loss to UTSA.

[Photo] Men’s basketball seeks to end slump at home against UAB, MTSU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 12, 2019
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Marshall senior thrower Hasana Clark prepares to participate in the weight throw at the Qdoba Marshall Invitational. Clark set a new personal record in the event with a throw of 20.48 meters.

[Photo] Clark breaks school record, Herd wins Qdoba Marshall Invitational

Millard Stickler, Reporter
February 10, 2019
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Tony Kemper coaches his team during a timeout in Marshall's C-USA game against LA Tech.

[Photo] Mulkey, Owls outlast upset-minded Herd

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 9, 2019
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Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) waits for a play to materialize during one of Marshall's Conference USA games. The Herd is 8-2 through 10 C-USA games this season.

[Photo] Gore’s stellar performance helps Herd to victory over North Texas

Millard Stickler, Reporter
February 8, 2019
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Marshall head coach Doc Holliday looks on during warmups before Marshall's game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 5, 2018.

[Photo] National Signing Day Central 2019: Marshall Football

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
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Marshall guard Taylor Porter (11) attempts a jump shot over the outstretched arms of Louisiana Tech forward Zhanae Whitney during the Herd’s 90-88 triple overtime win on Jan. 24, 2019.

[Photo] Herd women’s basketball returns home to face Mean Green, Owls

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 5, 2019
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[Photo] Men’s basketball heads to Texas for contests at North Texas, Rice

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 5, 2019
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) shoots a 3-pointer over UTSA's Atem Bier in the second half of the Herd's game against the Roadrunners on Feb. 2, 2019. Elmore made the shot and was fouled by Bior, setting up a four-point play to tie the game.

[Photo] Athlete of the week: Jon Elmore, men’s basketball

February 5, 2019
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Head coach Dan D'Antoni looks on during Marshall's game against UTEP on Jan. 31, 2019.

[Photo] Jackson, Wallace combine for 75, UTSA escapes with OT win over Herd

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
February 2, 2019
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Marshall University cheerleaders and Marco sing the university's alma mater following a home basketball game against WKU on Jan. 12, 2019.

[Photo] MU Cheer to Host Annual Junior Thundering Herd Cheer Clinic

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
January 30, 2019
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Head coach Tony Kemper instructs his team during a timeout in Marshall's triple overtime win over Louisiana Tech on Jan. 24, 2019.

[Photo] Herd women’s basketball heads south for Texas two-step

Millard Stickler, Reporter
January 30, 2019
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Juniors Hannah Price (left) and Elizabeth Allenger (right) post for a photo during a Marshall volleyball game against UTEP on Oct. 7, 2018.

[Photo] It’s ‘more than just dance’ for Marshall’s Price, Allenger

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
January 30, 2019
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Head coach Tony Kemper instructs his team during a Conference USA game.

[Photo] Golden Eagles’ pressuring defense hands Herd women’s basketball second conference loss

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter
January 26, 2019
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Marshall's Taevion Kinsey (1) dunks over FIU's Antonio Daye Jr. in the second half of the Thundering Herd's 105-97 win.

GALLERY: Marshall outlasts FIU for 5-0 start in Conference USA

Richard Crank, Photographer
January 21, 2019
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Marshall pole vaulters Lauren Zaglifa and Macie Major pose for a photo with the Wright State pole vaulters at the Marshall Women's Classic.

GALLERY: Marshall track and field wins Marshall Women’s Classic

Richard Crank, Photographer
January 15, 2019
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Marshall's Jarrod West (13), Rondale Watson (23), Jannson Williams (3), Taevion Kinsey (1) and Jon Elmore (33) celebrate at the final buzzer as WKU players look on in defeat after the Herd's 70-69 win over the Hilltoppers.

GALLERY: Marshall topples WKU in matchup of preseason C-USA favorites

Richard Crank, Photographer
January 14, 2019
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Herd senior guard Jon Elmore is defended by Toledo sophomore guard Spencer Littleson when attempting a crucial 3-point shot. The possible foul is not called and Elmore is unable to take free throws to secure a possible Marshall victory.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falters in overtime against Toledo

Derek GIlbert, Reporter
December 8, 2018
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Marshall head coach Doc Holliday on the sidelines of Marshall's matchup against Virginia Tech.

[Photo] Herd football week 14 report card

Staff Report
December 4, 2018
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Virginia Tech redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Willis passes over Marshall’s defense in the Hokies’ 41-20 defeat of the Herd. Willis completes 18 of his 26 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns.

[Photo] Offensive struggles lead to blowout loss against Virginia Tech

Morgan Griffith, Reporter
December 4, 2018
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