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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

CARES stands for Community Autism Resources & Education Systems.

CARES partners with fraternity to raise autism awareness

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter April 24, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon, in collaboration with CARES, hosted an autism awareness event April 17 to raise awareness about the condition and combat recent misinformation surrounding it. Taylor McClanahan, licensed...

Connor Waller is the president of the student government association at Marshall University

Student government strikes down student fee increase

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

A recent proposal to increase a student fee was shot down by the Student Government Association.  Marshall Athletic Director Christian Spears visited the SGA to propose a fee increase of $6 per credit...

Gunter-Seymour shared poems from an assortment of her publications on Wednesday, April 16.

Visiting Writers Series features Appalachian poet

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 22, 2025

You don’t realize what is lost until it isn’t written down, a poet laureate said at the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series on Wednesday, April 16, adding, “We don’t have to publish; you need...

Fishman, who once wanted to be a rockstar, brought his guitar to the stage after finishing up his Amicus Curiae lecture.

‘Who do you want to be?’

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor April 18, 2025

Jared Fishman, the founder and executive director of Justice Innovation Lab, has been asked a consistent question since he was small: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” His answer to this...

Chapter president Katie Crouch serves last year's breakfast. (Courtesy of Katie Crouch)

Annual Strawberry Breakfast set to serve sweet tradition, strong purpose

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 10, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta’s beloved Strawberry Breakfast fundraiser returns Thursday, April 17, offering pancakes, strawberry butter and a powerful mission. The annual event, now in its 72nd year, supports the...

The Waller Davis cabinet will serve throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Waller and Davis to lead student government

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Photographer April 9, 2025

Connor Waller and Alissa Davis were announced the winners of the 2025-2026 Student Government Association elections Wednesday, April 9, in the Memorial Student Center. “I’m honored for the opportunity...

Alpha Chi Omega was named the winning sorority at this year's Greek Sing on April 5.

Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon win big at Greek Sing

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 6, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon took home the trophies at Greek Sing, held on April 5 at the Foundry Theater. The annual event, part of Greek Week at Marshall University, brought together spirited...

Abby Beagle performing at last year's Greek Sing (Courtesy of Delta Zeta)

Delta Zeta aims to defend Greek Sing title

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 3, 2025

As the reigning Greek Sing champions, Delta Zeta enters this year’s Greek Week with both excitement and determination to continue their success. “That title is a large motivator for us. It reminds...

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