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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
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Junior guard Jon Elmore looks for an open teammate as he's guarded by ODU forward Brandan Stith. Elmore leads the team in season scoring (617) and total assists (199).

[Photo] ODU serves Herd season sweep

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
February 23, 2018
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Marshall student and defensive lineman for the Thundering Herd football team Larry Aaron (93) died Thursday after complications from a bullet that injured his spine at a New Year’s Eve party in Maryland.

[Photo] Marshall defensive lineman dies after complications from a stray bullet at New Year’s Eve Party in Maryland

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
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Marshall guard C.J. Burks (14) drives past FIU guard Eric Lockett in a game during the 2017-18 season.

[Photo] Burks, Herd sweep Rice, North Texas

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
February 19, 2018
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Herd fans express discontent with a referee's call on the court. This happens frequently at home games.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball thrives in front of home crowd

Luke Creasy, Reporter
February 12, 2018
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Marshall's Talequia Hamilton (0) and UAB's Angela Vendrell (3) rise for the honorary jump ball, thrown by head Coach Tony Kemper's mother (left).

[Photo] Childress, Blazers edge Gore, Herd in #Play4Kay Game

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
February 12, 2018
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) shoots a 3-pointer around an FIU defender during their matchup in the 2017-18 season. Elmore's shooting from beyond the arc is a staple in Marshall's offense.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball battles past FIU

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
February 12, 2018
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Talequia Hamilton fends off an opposing player during the Herd's home games against FIU Jan. 28.

[Photo] King, Golden Eagles outlast Herd women’s basketball in Hattiesburg

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
February 5, 2018
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Dan D'Antoni has his squad at 5-0 in Conference USA play for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Marshall is the lone remaining unbeaten team in C-USA play.

[Photo] Marshall men’s basketball secures first win in El Paso

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
February 5, 2018
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Junior guard C.J Burks prepares to reviece a pass from junior forward Ajdin Penava. Burks continues his five-game streak of leading the Herd in total points scored, as he comes off a 29-point scoring performance against Western Kentucky.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball finishes Texas two-step, takes on UTEP

Luke Creasy, Reporter
February 1, 2018
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Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) celebrates a win in front of Marshall's pep band.

[Photo] Herd snaps six-game skid, beats FIU

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
January 29, 2018
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Darius George dunks against UAB. George returned to action last week after missing six games with an injury.

[Photo] Herd hoops healthy for the Hilltoppers, hostile environment

Luke Creasy, The Parthenon
January 25, 2018
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Marshall seniors pose poolside after their final home meet. Pictured (L-R): Emma Lockyer, Madi Pulfer, Savannah Ruedt, Anna Lynch, Rachel DePietro, Lauren Cowher, Shir Wasserman.

[Photo] Marshall Swim & Dive succumbs to Liberty on senior day

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor
January 22, 2018
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Junior forward Ajdin Penava fights for a turnover on defense. Penava continues to lead the nation in blocks.

[Photo] Burks, defense clinch overtime win for Marshall Men’s Basketball

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
January 21, 2018
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Head coach Dan D'Antoni smiles as time expires in the second half. The win marks his 60th as Marshall's head coach.

[Photo] Herd defense stifles reigning champs

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
January 19, 2018
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Chase Litton rolls out to pass in Marshall’s 2017 contest at N.C. State. He threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-20 loss to the Wolfpack.

[Photo] Litton declares for NFL, leaves legacy at Marshall

Luke Creasy, Reporter
January 18, 2018
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C.J. Burks drives for a layup against WKU. Burks had a game-high 24 points in Marshall's last contest against ODU.

[Photo] Herd men’s basketball welcomes UAB for C-USA showdown

Courtney Andrews, Reporter
January 18, 2018
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Marshall men’s basketball guard Jon Elmore drives past his defender from West Virginia Wesleyan in the Thundering Herd’s 95-76 exhibition win on Sunday in the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Marshall basketball season tips off tonight

Kyle Curley, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2017
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[Photo] FIU Panthers end Marshall football win streak

Brigham Warf, For The Parthenon
October 29, 2017
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Marshall junior quarterback Chase Litton warming up prior to kickoff of the Thundering Herd’s homecoming game 35-3 win against the Old Dominion Monarchs Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Litton is now eighth in Marshall history for career passing yards with 6,599 after he threw for 176 yards in the win over ODU.

[Photo] Marshall quarterback Chase-ing history

Kyle Curely, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2017
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Junior linebacker Juwon Young enters the field at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina for his first game in a Thundering Herd uniform after serving a suspension for the first four games of the year.

[Photo] Herd linebacker Young’s presence felt in debut

October 10, 2017
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[Photo] Herd football defeats Charlotte, tops last season’s win record

Adam Rogers, Sports Editor
October 7, 2017
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Ryan Yurachek leaps in the air after catching one of his three first half receptions. He now has a 34-game reception streak.

[Photo] Herd football leads Charlotte 7-0 at halftime

Staff Report
October 7, 2017
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Senior tight end Ryan Yurachek (85) lowers his shoulder on his way to score a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bearcats in Nippert Stadium Saturday. Yurachek finished with three touchdowns on six receptions and 77 yards.

[Photo] Yurachek’s three touchdown grabs help Thundering Herd upend Bearcats

Kyle Curley, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2017
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Thundering Herd tight end Ryan Yurachek celebrates in the endzone after scoring one of his two first half touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday, Sept. 30 at Nippert Stadium. Yurachek finished the game with three touchdowns on six catches and 77 yards. His three receiving touchdowns marked the first time a Herd player had done so since Gator Hoskins accomplished the feat at FIU on Nov. 23, 2013.

[Photo] Halftime: Herd football beating out Bearcats, (24-0)

September 30, 2017
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Members of Marshall Athletics’ 2017 Hall of Fame class wait to be recognized prior to kickoff of the Thundering Herd’s second home game of the year against Kent State. This year’s class included Ahmad Bradshaw, Bob Gray, Eric Ihnat, Bill James, Katie Stein Mason, Amanda Williams Paz, Keith Veney, David Wade and Rusty Wamsley.

[Photo] 2017 Thundering Herd Hall of Fame class leave mark on campus

Luke Creasy, Contributer
September 19, 2017
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[Photo] Herd leads Golden Flashes at halftime (7-0)

September 16, 2017
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Marshall redshirt junior wide receiver Tyre Brady (right) breaks away from NC State cornerback Johnathan Alston during the Thundering Herd’s 37-20 loss to the Wolfpack in Raleigh, N.C. at Carter-Finley Stadium.

[Photo] Brady’s record day

Adam Rogers, Sports Editor
September 11, 2017
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NC State redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Finley looks over to the Wolfpack sideline for the play in a goal line situation against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Saturday, Sept. 9. The Thundering Herd led 20-10 with 5:07 remaining in the first half, but allowed the Wolfpack to score 27-unanswered points and lost 37-20.

[Photo] Marshall football blows 10-point lead, falls at NC State 37-20

Adam Rogers, Sports Editor
September 10, 2017
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[Photo] Herd narrowly behind NC State at halftime (23-20)

September 9, 2017
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Keion Davis gets ready to return one of his two kick off return touchdowns against Miami (Ohio). Following his two kickoff return touchdowns and his 196 kickoff return yards, Davis was named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week.

[Photo] Davis’ kickoff returns propel Herd to season opening victory

Adam Rogers, Sports Editor
September 4, 2017
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The Marshall Softball team celebrates a win after beating Wirght State April 5.

[Photo] Ellis having continued success off the field

Caroline Kimbro, Contributer
April 17, 2017
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Morgan Zerkle takes an at bat against Wright State during a double header April 5. Marshall won both games by scores of 4-2 and 9-1. Zerkle went for 5-7 while batting in 5 runs.

[Photo] Baseball, Softball take crucial conference trip to Florida

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter
April 13, 2017
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The Marshall University Softball team gathers around home plate celebrating a home run hit by sophomore Abigail Estrada Friday in the bottom of the second inning leading to a 4-2 win over FAU.

[Photo] Softball sweeps Florida Atlantic, surpasses 30 wins for third consecutive year

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter
April 10, 2017
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Gallery: Rice's last-second three sinks Marshall, 89-88

Gallery: Rice’s last-second three sinks Marshall, 89-88

Richard Crank
March 5, 2017
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Senior Autin Loop (35) attempts a free throw duirng the 2015-2016 season. Loop recently broke Tamar Slay’s all-time record for made three pointers in a career. Loop is currently seventh all-time in Conference USA for made three pointers.

[Photo] Walk-On turned Record-Breaker

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter
February 13, 2017
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Marshall guard CJ Burks (14) attempts a runner against UTSA Thursday night. Marshall won 92-71 to stay undefeated at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Herd never trails, dominates UTSA in win

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter
January 27, 2017
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The Marshall football team takes the field ahead of their game with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Marshall ultimately lost the game 41-27, their second loss of the season to an ACC school.

[Photo] Marshall football announces 2017 schedule

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
January 26, 2017
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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) drives to the basket against North Carolina Central on November 12. Elmore is one of nine players from the state of West Virginia on the team.

[Photo] Column: Cam Henderson Center is home, sweet home for Marshall

Joseph Ashley, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2017
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Marshall forward Talequia Hamilton (0) drives to the basket in a 62-43 win over Morgan State.

[Photo] Hamilton’s uphill climb to stardom

Troy Alexander, Reporter
December 12, 2016
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Marshall guard Taylor Porter (top) and Khadaijai Brooks (bottom) go up for a rebound against Morgan State on November 30. The Herd won 62-43.

[Photo] Marshall dominates Bluefield College en route to sixth win

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
December 12, 2016
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Marshall forwards Alex Nikolic (21), Ryan Taylor (25) and Austin Loop (35) and guard Stevie Browning (2) watch a free throw attempt late in the Herd's 98-88 win over rival Ohio University. Marshall is 5-0 at home this season.

[Photo] Herd return home for meeting with Toledo

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
December 8, 2016
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Marshall cheerleaders pepping up the crowd at a football game.

[Photo] Column: Football season is the best season

Savanah Matney, Contributor
September 8, 2016
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[Photo] Marshall takes on in-state rival West Virginia Tuesday in Morgantown

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter
April 25, 2016
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Members of Marshall University’s swimming and diving team dive into the pool during a match against Western Kentucky University last season.

[Photo] Swimming and diving meet moved to Thursday due to weather

January 19, 2016
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Marshall University cheerleaders perform for the crowd before a game outside of Joan C. Edwards Stadium during the 2015 football season.

[Photo] Marshall cheerleaders to compete in national competition

Danielle Wright, Reporter
January 19, 2016
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Marshall kicker Nick Smith attempts a field goal against the University of North Texas Oct. 24

[Photo] Kicking woes doom Herd in loss

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2015
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[Photo] Future Marshall football schedule provides opportunities

Trace Johnson, reporter
November 3, 2015
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[Photo] Swimming and diving team remains undefeated

The Parthenon
November 2, 2015
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[Photo] Marshall looks to continue winning streak

Ishmael Witten, reporter
October 29, 2015
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The Marshall University football team prepares to take the field for its Homecoming Game against the University of North Texas Saturday.

[Photo] Marshall football adds Boise State to schedule in 2019 and 2020

The Parthenon
October 27, 2015
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Senior and Student Body Vice President Izzy Rogner was named Miss Marshall and fellow senior Nigel Wallace was named Mr. Marshall Saturday during halftime at Marshall’s Homecoming game.

[Photo] MISS AND MR. MARSHALL ANNOUNCED AT HOMECOMING

Desmond Groves, reporter
October 26, 2015
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[Photo] Herd takes on North Texas in Homecoming game

Joseph Ashley, reporter
October 22, 2015
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Marshall University sophomore tight end Ryan Yurachek catches a touchdown pass during its game against the University of Southern Mississippi Oct. 9.

[Photo] Herd attempts to capture fifth consecutive win

Ishmael Witten
October 15, 2015
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[Photo] Marshall players prepared for rivalry match

Ishmael Witten
September 11, 2015
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Michael Birdsong runs the ball in opening game against Purdue.

[Photo] After solid debut Birdsong, Herd onto Ohio

Ishmael Witten, reporter
September 9, 2015
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Devin Johnson catches pass at Marshall v. Purdue game.

[Photo] HERD OPENS SEASON WITH WIN AGAINST POWER FIVE OPPONENT

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2015
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Ribbon cutting ceremony

[Photo] Grand Opening of Marshall Sports Institute

Matthew Prandoni, reporter
September 7, 2015
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Gunnar Holcomb takes the field with the Herd as it faces Ohio University Sept. 13, 2014 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

[Photo] The search is on

Malcolm Walton, Reporter
April 21, 2015
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Knightlight Communications raises funds at the fifth annual Questions Trivia Night for River Valley Child Development Services' TIPS scholarship Saturday in Marshall's Foundation Hall.

[Photo] Trivia Night raises funds for RVCDS

Mikaela Keener, Reporter
April 12, 2015
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The Thundering Herd softball team swept Wright State University Tuesday in a doubleheader at Dot Hicks Field. The Herd won the first game 3-2 on a walk-off by Morgan Zerkle and the second game by a score of 11-2.

[Photo] Recipe for success includes hometown flavor

Jill Shemanski, Reporter
April 5, 2015
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The Thundering Herd softball team swept Wright State University Tuesday in a doubleheader at Dot Hicks Field. The Herd won the first game 3-2 on a walk-off by Morgan Zerkle and the second game by a score of 11-2.

[Photo] GALLERY: Herd sweep doubleheader, improve to 23-10

Malcolm Walton, Reporter
March 31, 2015
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