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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Connor Waller (Courtesy of Marshall University)

A message from Student Body President Connor Waller

Connor Waller, Student Body President August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall journey, the start of a new academic year is, without doubt, a time of unknowns, but, most importantly, it is also a time of excitement...

Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Welcome back from President Brad Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall, I’m honored to welcome you home — to a place that’s meant a great deal to me and so many others who’ve come before...

Many students face difficulties readjusting to campus life after summer break.

Lost your routine? Here’s how the Counseling Center says to find it

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor August 8, 2025

After summer break, adjusting back to university life can be tough on students, but they don’t have to do it alone at Marshall. Counselor Michele Sigler said the fall semester is an equally interesting...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 16, 2025

While the start of the semester may be a dreaded time for some, just the thought of it has others wagging their tails. The therapy dogs of MU Paws may be on a break from their regular duties this summer,...

Tri Sigma leaders step up mid-semester to fill key roles

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter May 8, 2025

When two Tri Sigma executive board members stepped down mid-semester, Lily Zukowski and KalLee Ellis didn’t hesitate to take their places — each embracing leadership roles with confidence and commitment. “I...

Hannah McCorkle (left) and Tayler Poe (right) at their RA Banquet in April. (Courtesy of Tayler Poe).

Greek Life and RA life: Marshall students learn to juggle it all

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter May 7, 2025

Balancing late-night duty rounds with back-to-back chapter events, some Marshall University students are proving it’s possible to thrive in both residence life and Greek Life with time management and...

MU Paws utilizes therapy dogs to help students destress with a little bit of puppy love. (Courtesy of MU Paws).

MU Paws offers support animals for students to be ‘pawsitively’ stress-free

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter May 5, 2025

The MU Paws program at Marshall uses therapy dogs to help students decompress and relax. Arya’s, one of the MU Paws therapy dogs, handler, Stacy Whitmore, said the mission of the program is to help...

The event raised awareness for men's mental health (Courtesy of Sigma Alpha Epsilon via Instagram)

Philanthropy event “Mo Wash” makes a splash

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 29, 2025

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members at Marshall University were soaked for a cause on Friday, April 18, during their new "Mo Wash" philanthropy event supporting Movember and men’s mental health initiatives. Mark...

Affording college in today’s economy: Students juggle jobs, stress

Haven Steele, Student Reporter April 28, 2025

The rising cost of college is nothing new, but in today’s economy, students are feeling the pressure more than ever. As tuition, rent, groceries and other living expenses continue to climb, more...

Sigma Phi Epsilon serves up spaghetti for a cause

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 25, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted its first philanthropy spaghetti dinner Tuesday, April 15, drawing a crowd of students, professors and community members to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. The fraternity...

Beyond a caffeine fix, coffee can often serve as a social aspect for students.

Marshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

Caffeine and college students — basically corresponding puzzle pieces, one fueling the other through endless assignments, exams and social engagements.  A simple cup of hot morning coffee seems to...

Alpha Chi Omega at their annual Denim and Donuts event. (Courtesy of Alpha Chi Omega Instagram)

Alpha Chi Omega hosts Denim & Donuts to raise awareness for sexual assault survivors

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 25, 2025

In a blend of advocacy and community engagement, Alpha Chi Omega hosted its annual Denim & Donuts event at Marshall University Wednesday, April 16, to raise awareness about sexual assault and support...

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