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Brian Crist grew up in the small town of Pratt, West Virginia. (The Parthenon/Abby Ayes)
Mountain made, mountain stayed
Abby Ayes, News Editor • May 13, 2026

The Choice to Stay In West Virginia, the question isn’t just why...

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Younger voters tend to lean toward digital formats for their political news.
Clicks to ballots: How social media affects today’s politics
Ashton Pack, Copy Editor • May 12, 2026

The impact of social media has been felt across many aspects of our society...

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Jamie Lima has served as the state director of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of West Virginia since 2023.
Building the future, one book at a time
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • May 11, 2026

To view the interactive multimedia webpage created for this article, click...

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2026 Marshall Graduates are grappling with the choice of leaving or staying in the state of West Virginia after graduation. 

(L to R: Abigail Quensenberry, Michael Cline, Riley Pilkington)
Staying, leaving, returning: Marshall’s class of 2026 navigates what comes next
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • May 8, 2026

To listen to audio recordings from the following interviews, click here. The...

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Del Chrol is a professor of classics and the chair of the Humanities Department. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Fresh leadership comes to Drinko Academy
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2026

Summer will mark a monumental change in Marshall leadership: the positional...

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Photo of the original Marshall Hockey team (Courtesy of Gavin Sparks)
Marshall Hockey makes a comeback
Holly Belmont and Nolan Duncan April 25, 2026

Old Sport, New Group Marshall Hockey has officially made its debut as...

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Distracted driving is an issue exacerbated by the pervasive digital tools available.
A benefit or a hindrance? How phone use affects students
Ashton Pack and Haven Steele April 24, 2026

In the digital age, students use their phones more than ever for purposes...

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The Black Huntington Trolley Tours are available for reservation in the spring and fall. (Courtesy of Cicero Fain)
Trolley tours highlight local Black history
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2026

Despite its simple exterior, the Huntington community is rich with history...

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Marshall Baseball secured a 9-0 shutout win against JMU. (Courtesy of Harrison Eaton)
Baseball drops series against JMU despite shutout win
Ella Hatfield, Sports Editor • May 5, 2026

Marshall Baseball lost two of three games to James Madison over the weekend,...

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Softball wins 3-2 against Louisiana in the final game of its weekend series. (Courtesy of Austin Ray)
Marshall Softball takes series finale at Louisiana after two close losses
Ella Hatfield, Sports Editor • May 3, 2026

Marshall Softball closed out its weekend series against the Louisiana Ragin'...

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Women’s Tennis falls 4-0 during the SBC championship match. (Courtesy of Sun Belt Conference)
Marshall Tennis ends SBC championship with a loss
Ella Hatfield, Sports Editor • April 30, 2026

Marshall Women’s Tennis saw its postseason run come to an end Sunday,...

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Marshall Baseball will face the University of Louisiana-Monroe in its next home series, Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10.
Marshall drops series to Troy as teams remain bunched in Sun Belt standings
David Lozano, Student Reporter • April 29, 2026

What started as a statement win for Marshall Baseball quickly turned into...

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Marshall Baseball falls in the third and final game of its series against South Alabama. (Courtesy of HerdZone)
Baseball drops series at South Alabama after opening win
Ella Hatfield, Sports Editor • April 22, 2026

Marshall Baseball came away from its weekend trip to South Alabama with...

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Marshall Softball recently broke the school record for homeruns. (The Parthenon/Trista Honaker)
Softball secures spot in second game against South Alabama
Trista Honaker, Student Reporter • April 22, 2026

Marshall Softball competed in a three-game series against the Southern...

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Women’s Tennis will be competing in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament next week. (The Parthenon/Ella Hatfield)
Women’s Tennis beats Dayton 5-2 at home
Ella Hatfield, Sports Editor • April 15, 2026

Marshall Women’s Tennis picked up a 5-2 win over Dayton Sunday, April...

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Fans, family and friends gathered at the game on Saturday, April 11.
Annual Green and White game brings intimacy and excitement to the 2026 season
David Lozano, Student Reporter • April 14, 2026

Fans packed Joan C. Edwards Stadium on an unusually bright spring afternoon,...

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The Marshall University student gardens are located on the rooftops of the Science and Engineering Buildings and behind the Office of Career Education.
A hidden oasis: Exploring Marshall’s rooftop gardens
Davina Snyder, Opinion & Cultures Editor • May 4, 2026

Spring has arrived, and the greenery on campus has begun to flourish and...

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Alissa Davis and Jimmy John Jacob ran on a platform centered around wellness, success and engagement (Photo courtesy of Ella Bumgardner)
Davis, Jacob take SGA win, turn focus to student needs
Abby Ayes, News Editor • April 17, 2026

Marshall University’s newly elected Student Government Association president...

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Alys Smith Symposium highlights women in cybersecurity careers
Amanda Arrowood, Student Reporter • April 15, 2026

Female students are informed about job opportunities in career paths they...

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All photos in this gallery were taken by Phoenix Bishop.
GALLERY: Spring blooms on campus
Phoenix Bishop, Photographer • April 11, 2026

Students have begun to enjoy the warmer weather as spring makes nature...

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Alissa Davis was elected student body president, and Jimmy John Jacob was elected vice president. (The Parthenon/David Lozano)
Davis and Jacob win SGA election
David Lozano, Student Reporter • April 8, 2026

Alissa Davis struggled for words after the election results were announced,...

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The “Beyond the Degree” panel was sponsored by Jurna and 
Collective 37. (Courtesy of Lainey Sansom)
Notable alumni share advice for life ‘Beyond the Degree’
Davina Snyder, Opinion & Cultures Editor • April 7, 2026

Different tips on life after college, career development and financial...

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Online gambling is fully legal and operational in West Virginia under the West Virginia Interactive Wagering Act passed in 2019. (Courtesy of Kaitlyn Fleming)
Online gambling apps rise among students, raising concerns over addiction risks
Abby Ayes, News Editor • April 5, 2026

In a world where nearly everything is available at the tap of a button,...

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Sarah M.S. Pearsall is an author and U.S. history professor at Johns Hopkins University. (Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University)
Historian looks to USA’s beginning ahead of 250th anniversary
Amanda Arrowood, Student Reporter • April 2, 2026

Global influences on the American Revolution aren’t discussed as often...

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