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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Sydney Shelton

Sydney Shelton, Former Sports Editor

Sydney Shelton is from a one stoplight town in southern Virginia that cannot be found on a map. After attending a community college for two years, Sydney transferred to Marshall University to pursue a degree in public relations. She is a student manager with the Herd Equipment of Marshall Athletics and is an intern with University Communications. Sydney is passionate about sports, camouflage Crocs and queso.

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Marshall Baseball vs Eastern Michigan

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Marshall Baseball vs Eastern Michigan

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Marshall Baseball vs Eastern Michigan

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Marshall tabs Aganus as next head volleyball coach

Sydney Shelton, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2019
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Tight end Armani Levias (15) blocks a South Florida defender during Marshall's Gasparilla Bowl win over South Florida.

[Photo] Herd conquers Bulls in Gasparilla Bowl, extends bowl win streak

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
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Herd men’s basketball travels to Duquesne

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
December 4, 2018
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Kim Corriher, Gaffney Corriher and Jason Corriher (left-to-right) stand on the field of Dreamstyle Stadium after Marshall’s 31-28 defeat of Colorado State in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

Marshall athletics staff member involves family in day-to-day profession

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 27, 2018
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Herd basketball routed by Maryland

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 26, 2018
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The Rice volleyball team poses with the Conference-USA Championship trophy after defeating FIU 3-1.

Rice volleyball wins C-USA Championship

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 18, 2018
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FIU volleyball downs Southern Miss, heads to C-USA Championship

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 17, 2018
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Rice sophomore, Nicole Lennon, attacks above the net for a kill. She has a match-high 22 kills.

Rice volleyball handles North Texas, advances to championship

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 17, 2018
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Southern Miss volleyball upsets WKU after five-set battle

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 17, 2018
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Marshall hires new swim coach

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 13, 2018
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Senior guard C.J. Burks puts up a floater during Marshall's home defeat of Hofstra. Burks scores 23 points with six assists.

Men’s basketball edges Hofstra

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 12, 2018
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Marshall head coach Doc Holliday stands arm-and-arm with current and former players to honor the 75 who died in the 1970 plane crash. The Herd honors the 75 every year at home games.

[Photo] Knox, Herd football run over Charlotte

Morgan Griffith, Reporter
November 11, 2018
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Hal Greer to be honored by statue

Gretchen Kalar and Sydney Shelton
November 6, 2018
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Marshall women’s basketball team sits and watches the dunk contest in the Henderson Center at “Herd Madness.”

Marshall women’s basketball looking to improve from last season

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 6, 2018
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Marshall senior guard Rondale Watson elevates through WV Wesleyan defenders for a finger roll layup. Watson scores nine points with five rebounds and two assists in the contest.

Men’s basketball rides defense to defeat West Virginia Wesleyan

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
November 1, 2018
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Herd volleyball drops match to UTSA

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
October 21, 2018
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Frazier ties for second at Dayton Flyer Invitational

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
October 19, 2018
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Marshall sophomore Jamil Roberts maneuvers around two defenders and attempts to advance the ball further into Purdue Fort Wayne territory.

Herd men’s soccer dominant in home win

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
October 9, 2018
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Tramel resigns as Marshall swimming and diving coach

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
October 9, 2018
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Quarterback Alex Thomson and running back Anthony Anderson look towards the sideline for a play call during Marshall's 34-24 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Herd football’s second half collapse leads to MTSU victory

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
October 6, 2018
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Herd volleyball outmatched by WKU

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
October 5, 2018
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Haugh stands in the dugout of Calfee Park, the Pulaski Yankees’ home stadium, during a home game last season. The Yankees finish with a win-loss record of 32-36 and finished in fourth place in the Appalachian League East Division.

Herd alumna becomes MiLB GM

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 25, 2018
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Junior forward Marah Abu-tayeh gestures for a pass from sophomore forward Canaan Booton in Marshall's home-opener against UT-Martin. Abu-tayeh's is currently tied with her sister, Farah Abu-tayeh, for a team-leading 5 goals.

Women’s soccer rallies in second half, downs FIU

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 23, 2018
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Marshall head coach Doc Holliday heads for the locker room at halftime of the Herd's season opener against Miami (Ohio).

NC State hands Marshall first loss

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 23, 2018
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Venus Williams returns a ball in front of the Greenbrier logo.

The Greenbrier welcomes Williams sisters for Champions Tennis Classic

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 18, 2018
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Freshman Kyle Mitchell follows through on a drive.

Marshall men’s golf places sixth in home opener

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 12, 2018
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Freshman defender Jan-Erik Leinhos handles the ball across midfield in a Marshall home match in 2018.

Herd men’s soccer outmatched by FIU in overtime

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 8, 2018
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Marshall volleyball plays under the Henderson Center's new videoboard as the Herd defeats Ohio 3-1.

Herd volleyball downs Ohio at home

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
September 6, 2018
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Freshman setter Gabrielle Coulter goes airborne in front of the net in order to set up a kill. She has 136 assists on the season so far.

Herd volleyball rallies for first win of season

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
August 29, 2018
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Freshman midfielder Charly Borges handles the ball around two Duquesne defenders.

Men’s soccer earns its first win of 2018 season

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
August 25, 2018
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Huntington rallies to kick off football season and new school year

Huntington rallies to kick off football season and new school year

Sydney Shelton, Reporter
August 24, 2018
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Society for Advancement of Management places 2nd at business conference in D.C.

Sydney Shelton, For the Parthenon
March 26, 2018
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Amazon providing jobs to Marshall University graduates, students

Sydney Shelton, For the Parthenon
February 12, 2018
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