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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Jenny Anderson, director of Families Leading Change West Virginia, hosts Summer School for Parents in Marshall University’s Drinko Library on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Summer School for Parents explores local school improvement councils

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

A Summer School for Parents Training and Boot Camp aimed at helping locals learn more about policies, power and initiating change in public schools attracted...

Huntington was one of nine winners of the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge to receive a $1 million grant last year, which has helped to initiate the Compass program.

‘Compass’ program assists first responders coping with stress

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor August 6, 2019

Taking care of the those on the front lines who fight the opioid epidemic, natural disasters, death and other potentially traumatic events is the main...

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

West Virginia and the Appalachian region in general—its passionate people, colorful culture and noble, honorable history— compose one of the most misunderstood...

Stephen Smith speaks to crowd at town hall in Huntington, Tuesday, July 30.

Smith campaign completes record 100th town hall in Huntington

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 31, 2019

At Tuesday night’s town hall in Huntington, Stephen Smith’s gubernatorial campaign under the West Virginia Can’t Wait movement announced it has participated...

Bipartisan coalition of lawmakers urges responsible use of drug settlement funds

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 29, 2019

Monday morning, five lawmakers formed a bipartisan coalition urging West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to hold the tens of millions of dollars...

Smith’s Summer of 10,000 Conversations Tour to visit Huntington

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 29, 2019

Gubernatorial candidate under the statewide West Virginia Can’t Wait movement, Stephen Smith, will be in Huntington Tuesday evening with the movement’s...

Hardin to serve one year in jail after probation revoked

Hardin to serve one year in jail after probation revoked

STAFF REPORT July 26, 2019

The former Marshall University student facing four counts of second-degree sexual assault will now serve one year in jail after his probation sentence...

Abbey Shae Kimball, 22, began baking during college as a way of relieving stress brought on by her classes.

Macaron truck ‘rolls’ into downtown Huntington

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor July 23, 2019

A new food truck in Huntington with a sugary, French twist is on the move. Abbey Shae Bakes, named after its founder Abbey Shae Kimball, 22, can be found...

The Women and Gender Center is located on the first floor of Prichard Hall. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Women and Gender Center provides support for sexual assault victims

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor July 23, 2019

Marshall University’s Women and Gender Center is working to provide resources and support to students who are victims of sexual assault. “We definitely...

Smith for W.Va. campaign manager Katey Lauer, second from left, interacts with community members involved in W.Va. Can’t Wait movement at campaign’s statewide launch in Matewan in January this year.

Smith campaign workers first in W.Va. history to unionize

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 23, 2019

Considering the billions of dollars spent on elections in American politics each year, the amount spent on wages and benefits for campaign workers, those...

Organizations fight against panhandling prohibition in Huntington

Douglas Harding, News Editor July 23, 2019

Local grassroots community organization, On the Streets Committee, recently partnered with the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, with support...

New campus counselors available to Marshall students

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor July 23, 2019

Marshall University expanded students’ access to mental health care after hiring two new counselors this summer who are both eager to work with new students...

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