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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Pedestrians wearing protective masks walk along Broadway in the SoHo district of New York, Friday, March 4, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams announced in a morning news conference that the city will be scaling back of COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates.

The Science Behind Masks and the Way We Listen

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter March 9, 2022

From the classroom to the local Starbucks, people have been struggling to hear one another during the pandemic. Masks have muffled voices and made them...

One of many photos Douglas has published over the years from Russia.

MU Alum Recounts His Time in Russia

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter March 9, 2022

“For the last 70 years, we were told we had the best of everything. Now we know we were lied to.” Eric Douglas Graduated from Marshall University...

Marshall Hosts Visiting Writer’s Event

Trevor Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

Poet Donika Kelly and essayist Mellissa Febos from the University of Iowa came as part of the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series at Marshall University....

Greek Week Begins

Austin Johnson, Reporter March 9, 2022

A competitive dance battle will kick off the start of Greek Week in Marshall's Greek community this March.  But it is more than a competition, said...

Marshall Helps Support Local Maple Syrup Industry

Brea Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

The growing maple syrup industry in West Virginia will see a change soon due to The Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University. They will host a virtual...

Poet Presents their Progress at “Nevertheless, We Persist”

Brea Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

Body Shot’s 14th annual performance “Nevertheless, We Persist” continued the legacy of performances dedicated to celebrating all aspects of gender,...

The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program Provides Over 65 Million Dollars to Renters in Need

Alaina Laster, Reporter March 9, 2022

The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program has already provided renters across the state with 65 million dollars of rental assistance. They still have...

Marshall Sports Medicine Institute Provides Medical Coverage at State Championships

Grace Hewitt, Reporter March 9, 2022

Through a new relationship with the West Virginia Secondary School Activities (WVSSAC) Commission, the Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) will begin...

Students also cosplayed during last years HerdCon.

HerdCon Showcases Local Artwork, Cosplay and Fandom

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor March 8, 2022

There are not many peaceful days when you can walk around in a suit of armor. Even then, there is likely only one day when it comes across as...

On Monday, West Virginia lawmakers removed universities from being targeted in a bill that would dictate how lessons on race and identity can be taught in school after college professors roundly criticized the legislation.

WV Legislature Removes Higher-Ed from “Anti-Racism” and Identity Teaching Bill

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter March 8, 2022

After a public hearing on Monday where several West Virginia University professors spoke against a bill that they said would stifle freedom of expression...

Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine Discussion features MU Professors

‘Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine’ Discussion features MU Professors

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter March 3, 2022

On Wednesday Afternoon, Marshall University presented a virtual panel discussion at 2 p.m. with several faculty members entitled “Urgent Panel: War in...

Cameron Donohue (left) and his successor Thomas Smith (right)

SGA Pro-Temp Donohue Resigns

Conner Woodruff, News Editor March 2, 2022

Student Government Association Senate President Pro-Tempore Cameron Donohue resigned from his position during the group’s meeting on Mar. 1 and ahead...

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