The Parthenon

Marshall Hosts ‘Mochas With the Mayor’

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • February 25, 2023

A successful treasure hunt is how Huntington’s mayor says he sees repeated visits to Marshall’s campus to talk with students. “If I’m digging a hole in the backyard, and I find gold, I’m going...

Neurodivergent Movement Comes to Marshall Through Neurodivergency Alliance

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 25, 2023

In effort to create a more inclusive and informed campus, the neurodivergency alliance is forming with a kickoff event on Feb. 27 for neurodivergent people and their allies. “When campus is more sensory...

SGA Advocates for Permanent Muslim Prayer Room

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • February 25, 2023

A permanent Muslim prayer room could be established at Marshall University because of a recent proposal by the Student Government Association. “During the fall 2022 semester, the Interfaith Prayer...

Medical School Dean Search Begins

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 23, 2023

The search for new deans of Marshall University continues as a national healthcare executive firm begins to look for the next dean of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The search firm, Grant Cooper,...

Food for the Soul: Using Food to Create Community and Celebrate Black History Month

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 23, 2023

COVID-19 ended the annual Food for the Soul Feast, a tradition since 2003, so Shaunte Polk from the Center for African American Students decided to transition Food for the Soul to an online cooking show. “We’re...

SGA Proposal Emphasizes College of Science Health

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • February 23, 2023

A mental health organization could be developed for the College of Science students and faculty through a proposal made in the Student Government Association. “Mental health has not always been...

Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights Marshall’s Improvements

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Cultures Editor • February 22, 2023

President Brad D. Smith outlined several areas where Marshall University is progressing and others where there are opportunities for improvement during the Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday. Smith...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor of the House of Delegates after a recommendation from...

Local Coffee Shop Launches New Roast

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2023

A local coffee shop is taking a cup of coffee to the next degree. Coal River Coffee Company, in collaboration with West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network, launched Recovery Roast, their newest...

CAM Dean Candidates Visit Marshall

Sarah Davis and Bex Law • February 22, 2023

A variety of plans for the College of Arts and Media were presented by the three finalists for the college’s deanship last week, but all three emphasized students in their presentations. The finalists...

College of Arts and Media Dean Finalist Presents Intentions

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2023

The College of Arts and Media is gearing up to welcome a new dean to the Marshall family. Dr. Chris McCollough, a dean finalist for the College of Arts and Media, communicated his plan-of-action to...

Campus Christian Center Hosts Lunch For A Buck

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 18, 2023

Once a month, students can go to the Campus Christian Center to connect, take a break and have a home cooked meal for $1 at the Lunch For A Buck events. “We want students to get plugged in, and...