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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Huntington Art Walk featured artists from the local and surrounding areas Friday, Sept. 19, at Pullman Square.

Huntington Art Walk showcases local talent and community impact

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer September 25, 2025

Art is an outlet to calm the storms, one Huntington art vendor said. “Art used to always just be for me, but now I get to share it,” said Anthony...

Visitors look through artwork at Steve and Debbie Sisson's booth.

Beyond the brush: Art in the Park cultivates community for creatives

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 25, 2025

When most people think of art, they imagine paintbrushes, colored pencils and other traditional studio materials. But for several artists at the Tri-State...

St. George Greek Orthodox Church  presents its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20

OPA! 43rd Annual Greek Fest returns to Huntington

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

After months of planning and dedication, the St. George Greek Orthodox Church proudly presented its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community...

GALLERY: Mothman Festival

GALLERY: Mothman Festival

Trista Honaker, Photographer September 22, 2025

West Virginia has many famous cryptids; one of the most famous is Mothman. Point Pleasant held its annual Mothman Festival Sept. 20-21. At the festival,...

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