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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marcie Simms, vice president for Intercultural and Student Affairs at Marshall University

Three Greek Life organizations suspended over hazing allegations

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

Fraternities Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega and sorority Alpha Xi Delta have received suspension orders following an investigation into alleged hazing.  The...

Bullet casings were found in the driveway of one of the 1400 block houses on Sept. 16. It’s unclear when the casings first appeared.

Bullet casings found on frat row

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Shell casings are in a parking lot on Fifth Avenue two weeks after police responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Students on campus were alerted...

Greek Life prepares for new members

TARIQ MONTGOMERY, Student Reporter September 11, 2024

 Rush and recruitment for Greek Life starts this week, and while the specifics may vary between organizations, fraternities and sororities have a lot...

Ashley Bohm, Livi Shonkwiler and Jaylin Harris at last year's breakfast.

Alpha Xi Delta’s Berry Delicious Tradition

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter April 17, 2024

Alpha Xi Delta plans to host their 71st annual Strawberry Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the Alpha Xi Delta house.  The Strawberry...

Tri-Sigma to Bring Valentine’s Spirit to Campus

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter February 20, 2024

Enlightening attendees on Tri-Sigma’s philanthropic organizations and spreading Valentine’s Day cheer are a few initiatives of the upcoming Roses for...

Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha is hosting a 90’s themed Valentine’s
Day shoot.

Historically Black Sororities Leave a Legacy

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter February 18, 2024

Highlighting the legacy of historically Black sororities on campus as well as spreading love remains the paramount concern for Black Greek letter organizations,...

Livi Shonkwiler is the president of Alpha Xi Delta

Alpha Xi Delta Gears Up for Galentine’s

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter January 30, 2024

Challenging preconceived notions and establishing an environment filled with love, sisterhood and philanthropy remain the main initiative of upcoming recruitment,...

Marshall Greek Life Plans for Change

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter January 29, 2024

The newly elected Panhellenic Council president described reducing negative stigmas and creating an organized sorority environment as goals for the council. “It’s...

Tai-Sigma members from left to right: Riley Hester, Chloe Craddock and Maddy Massey

Greek Organizations Look to Spring Recruitment

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter January 29, 2024

Spring recruitment for Marshall’s Greek Life emphasizes including as many people as possible, said two leaders in sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma and fraternity...

A Chalk the Walk entry

Chalk the Walk Photos

Sarah Davis, News Editor October 7, 2023

  As part of Homecoming week, students put their creative minds together in Chalk the Walk. The sidewalk chalk art competition, which took...

Students, faculty and community members lined 5th Avenue for the annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 29.

Video Games and Royalty Featured at Homecoming Parade

Brooke Rood, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Floats inspired by classic video games marched down Fifth Avenue as a part of the Homecoming parade on Friday, Sept 29, following the parade’s theme...

Marco dressed as Mario for Party on the Plaza

Party on the Plaza Kicks Off Homecoming Weekend

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Party on the Plaza marked the beginning of Homecoming weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, through the combined efforts of various departments and organizations...

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