Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Local activists protest U.S. border conditions, Thursday evening outside the Cabell County Courthouse. Sculpture was created by local artist, David McGee.

Local activists protest “cruel, inhumane” U.S. border conditions

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 20, 2019

Amid recent controversies surrounding living conditions for those detained in border facilities run by the United States federal government, Women’s...

Blanc’s book, “Red State Revolt,” released this year.

Education strikes challenge political norms, emblematic of working-class consciousness

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 9, 2019

In February last year, roughly 20,000 West Virginia educators and school service personnel demanded their voices be heard by going on strike, shutting...

Joseph Chase Hardin, 22, appears in Cabell Circuit Judge Gregory Howard’s courtroom Wednesday,  June 12, in Huntington.

Hardin appears in court for probation revocation hearing

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor July 9, 2019

The former Marshall University student facing four counts of second-degree sexual assault appeared in court Tuesday morning for a probation revocation...

Students returning to Marshall’s campus this fall will notice several prominent modifications.

Marshall campus receiving major makeover over summer

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor July 9, 2019

Students will see multiple changes on Marshall’s campus in the fall 2019 semester as the layout is in the process of being modified to make Marshall...

Youth voter participation, political awareness on rise

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 9, 2019

Despite the traditional stereotype that young people are normally not interested or involved in politics, in recent years, young people across the country...

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Marshall’s Collegiate Recovery Community will be housed in Gullickson Hall following renovations to the space.

Marshall Collegiate Recovery Community aims to educate, support students

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor July 9, 2019

The Marshall University Collegiate Recovery Community is making strides to provide for, educate and support students in all forms of recovery in a space...

Marshall student Alex Runyon’s main platforms for her blog are on social media.

Student’s blog promotes having fun with fast-food

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor July 9, 2019

Most people would never allow a stranger in line in front of them at a restaurant choose their next meal, but that is precisely what Alex Runyon did. As...

Dementia Friendly Huntington makes connection between dementia, businesses

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor June 25, 2019

A grant-funded coalition in Huntington is working to make connections between businesses and those with dementia through training and community activities.  “The...

‘Marshall on the Rise’ theme at State of the University in D.C.

‘Marshall on the Rise’ theme at State of the University in D.C.

Sydney Shelton, Contributor June 25, 2019

Marshall University’s accomplishments and a look at what lies ahead were highlighted at the State of the University address in Washington, D.C. last...

“Wake Up Dorothy” production team members gather around camera to make group decision.

Local creators pushing cinematic boundaries

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 25, 2019

In April of last year, one Marshall University student, Jason Morgan, then-sophomore commercial music major, had the idea to tell a coming-of-age story...

Unprecedented 9/11, terrorism course challenges popular narratives

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 25, 2019

This summer, Marshall University history professor Chris White began teaching his unprecedented (at the university) class on the causes and implications...

Marshall’s Green Machine is often utilized by students on late nights and weekends.

Bus system improves student independence, safety

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor June 25, 2019

Since its initial run in 2016, a Marshall bus has provided more than 55 thousand rides for members of the herd. The Green Machine, along with the other...

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