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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

David Miller is the new executive director of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center.

A tale of two theaters: David Miller’s path to success in the local arts

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor November 2, 2025

As a child of the ‘90s, David Miller grew up listening to country music while surrounded by family in his Ashland, Kentucky, home. However, when he heard Weezer’s 1994 “Blue Album,” everything...

Theater productions within the Marshall University School of Theatre and Dance feature work not just from the stage, but all the behind the scenes activities that make the productions possible.

Behind the curtain: A look into a theatre production

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter November 1, 2025

When the lights dim and the curtain rises, most audience members only see the polished performances, intricate costumes and dramatic scenes unfolding on stage. What they don’t see is the intense preparation,...

Readers and writers connect at the annual West Virginia Book Festival.

Book Festival keeps readers coming back

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 29, 2025

“It’s something we can’t afford to lose as a society; we need readers,” local author Michelle Jarvis said at the West Virginia Book Festival Saturday, Oct. 25.  Being able to connect face-to-face...

Local drag queen Crystal Q. Monroe performing at the Huntington Pride Festival on Saturday, October 25.

GALLERY: Huntington Pride Festival 2025 – All Aboard the Rainbow Railroad!

Kade Klover, Photographer October 27, 2025

Artists like Sassa Wilkes filled the event with creativity, offering pride-themed clothing, accessories and original prints. Local companies and organizations that proudly support the LGBTQ+ community...

Landry Bender, as Olivia, appears in a scene filmed at the Pumpkin House in Kenova. (Courtesy of Erik Bloomquist)

‘Self Help’ transforms Huntington into haunting cinematic background

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 27, 2025

Huntington, West Virginia, and nearby areas transformed into the eerie backdrop for “Self Help,” a horror film that turns a self-actualization community into a chilling nightmare. Erik Bloomquist,...

GALLERY: Huntington Pride annual pageant

GALLERY: Huntington Pride annual pageant

Trista Honaker, Photographer October 14, 2025

Huntington Pride Board hosted its annual Huntington Pride Pageant at Marshall University Saturday, Oct. 11. Five contestants competed in three different categories: Presentation, Formal Wear/Evening...

Drag performers at the Huntington Pride Pageant (The Parthenon/Trista Honaker)

Pride Pageant showcases style, self expression

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 14, 2025

Glamorous outfits, live performances and uplifting messages were all part of the 2025 Huntington Pride Pageant Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Don Morris Room of the Marshall University Memorial Student Center.  Five...

The Alchemy Theater sign promoting the film festival

Alchemy Theatre showcases first-ever film festival

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 10, 2025

For only $5 a day, cinephiles and casual watchers alike can attend the inaugural Alchemy Film Festival from Friday, Oct. 17, to Sunday, Oct. 19, at Alchemy Theatre’s Geneva Kent Center for the Arts.  The...

'When We Were Young and Unafraid' had showings at Marshall from October  1-5.

REVIEW: ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ delivers captivating, crucial performance

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 8, 2025

A small but mighty cast from Marshall’s School of Theatre and Dance tackled the challenge of Sarah Treem’s “When We Were Young and Unafraid” last weekend, proving even college students can ace...

Visitors enjoy food, music and fall fun at the 40th West Virginia Pumpkin Festival   at Milton’s Pumpkin Park.

Pumpkin Festival offers gourd times for all

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 7, 2025

Pumpkin pies, handmade crafts and the sound of live music filled Milton’s Pumpkin Park Thursday, Oct. 2, as the 40th annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival opened its gates. The four-day celebration drew...

Tri-State vendors set up tents Sept. 27 for the 42nd annual West Virginia Chili Fest, featuring food, drinks, activities and live music.

Chili for charity: West Virginia’s annual Chili Fest raises almost $100,000

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Various vendors from across the Tri-State area set up cooking tents the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, kicking off a full day of food, drinks, activities and live music for the 42nd annual West Virginia...

Kentucky artist Chris Stapleton headlined the festival on the night of Friday, Sept. 19.

Healing Appalachia highlights local recovery efforts

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 26, 2025

The Healing Appalachia music festival brought tens of thousands of people to the Boyd County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Kentucky, Sept. 18-20, combining nationally recognized artists with a message of recovery...

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