Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Local Protect our Planet protestors take to the streets with signs and informational pamphlets.

Protect our Planet protestors plea for environmental protection, awareness

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager April 20, 2019

Many of the world’s largest cities could be underwater by the turn of the century if humans do not drastically change their ways within the next decade,...

College of Business welcomes new business incubator space

Trey Delida, Reporter April 19, 2019

As the Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business celebrate 50 years of the college this week, Marshall University welcomes the addition...

Marshall Yeager Leadership Institute to host Stress Awareness Month events

Meredith O'Bara, Reporter April 19, 2019

To help students and the community battle stress, the Marshall University Yeager Leadership Institute will host events this week and next to teach healthy...

Spring turkey hunting season underway

Spring turkey hunting season underway

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter April 17, 2019

Turkeys in the tri-state area are tucking tail and running away as hunters begin to swarm into the woods. Spring turkey season kicked off April 15 and...

Students Reflect on Easter

Meredith O'Bara, Reporter April 17, 2019

Though the meaning of Easter is different for each student, traditions are a common bond for some students, as is the changes that come each year to their...

Strawberry breakfast remains tradition for sorority

Paige Leonard, Reporter April 16, 2019

When Carlee Sparks joined Alpha Xi Delta, she said complete strangers would say, “Oh, you’re one of one of those strawberry girls.”  This year,...

Flames and smoke rise from the blaze as the spire starts to topple on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Monday, April 15.

Marshall students mourn with Paris

Trey Delida, Reporter April 16, 2019

The week leading up to Easter is a week intended for celebration, service and symbolic rebirth for those who identify with Catholic beliefs, but this week...

SGA allows current committee to interview candidates for future senate

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor April 16, 2019

The following Student Government Association updates were taken from the announcements and decisions made at the SGA student senate meeting Tuesday, April...

Greek Life members competed in basketball, soccer, an egg toss and more to strengthen relationships during Greek Week, but the results created disagreements between chapters instead.

Greek Week results in tension instead of unity

Paige Leonard, Reporter April 16, 2019

Promoting Greek unity was the goal of Greek Week, but to some, it may have weakened the bonds between chapters, said an officer from the Panhellenic Council. “I...

COLA Conference welcomes research from Marshall students

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor April 16, 2019

Two days. Approximately 95 student presenters. And a total of 101 panel presentations. These are the numbers for Marshall University’s 19th annual...

The Rape Aggression Defense System course aims to train women how to defend themselves.

MUPD wants women to feel R.A.D. after taking defense course

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter April 16, 2019

Training women in self-defense, for 21 years Marshall University has offered R.A.D., or the Rape Aggression Defense System, and since 2000, Sergeant Scott...

Honors class takes on hunger in Huntington through free meal

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor April 16, 2019

Kane Morrone’s goal is to feed 350 people, though, ideally, he said he’d like to see 500 full bellies next Wednesday night.  Morrone, a sophomore...

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