The Parthenon

A look at a historical text through religious lens

Staff Reports • February 6, 2017

“The Emancipation Proclamation as Sacred Text,” a lecture by Joseph Tucker Edmunds, will be presented on Marshall’s campus Wednesday, Feb. 15. Edmunds is an assistant professor of religious studies...

Column: Now is the time to celebrate diversity

Jerome Gilbert, Marshall University President • February 6, 2017

The month of February is set aside each year as Black History Month. Many universities, including Marshall, use it as a time to celebrate diversity as well. A Huntington native, Dr. Carter G. Woodson,...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown and Kabrea James • February 6, 2017

is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time for people of color, as well as those who are not of color, to reflect on the accomplishments of black America. As Americans, we often overlook all...

Freda Payne to pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Marshall University

Alexia Lilly, Reporter • February 6, 2017

Vocalist Freda Payne is set to perform for the Huntington community at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Payne will pay tribute to the legend Ella Fitzgerald as part of Fitzgerald’s...

Students travel back in time to ‘speak’ to Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Sadie Helmick, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Students traveled back in time to “talk” to Dr. Carter G. Woodson about his book, “The Mis-Education of the Negro,” Thursday. The book, written in 1933, is very relatable to today’s events and...

First day of Black History Month proclaimed as Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day

Jordan Nelson, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Dr. Carter G. Woodson was given recognition for his hard work and achievements during a ceremony on Marshall University’s campus Wednesday, marking the beginning of Black History Month. West Virginia...

Black Out Day

Christian Davis, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Marshall University’s Office of Student Affairs, Black United Students, Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board sponsored Black Out Day Wednesday on Marshall’s campus. Students...

President Gilbert addresses divide at Carter G. Woodson Reception

Adam Stephens, Reporter • February 2, 2017

As a result of the political climate in the United States, Americans are more divided now than ever before. Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert addressed the division as he delivered a speech...

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