The Parthenon

Marshall’s New Cultural Center Set to Open in Early February

Megan Gragg, Reporter • January 25, 2022

The new Intercultural Center at Marshall University is to open the second week of February to celebrate diversity, where they have a broad definition of diversity. "We celebrate the unique things...

Effect of COVID-19 on Marshall Artists Series

Victoria Ware, Reporter • January 25, 2022

Like theaters and production companies around the world, the Marshall Artists Series was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but was able to adapt to the new conditions. “We definitely were impacted...

New Recycling and Compost Bins Have Arrived on Campus

Andrew Corliss, Reporter • January 18, 2022

New recycling and compost bins around campus will help process Marshall’s waste more efficiently. This month, 6 new recycling and compost bins have been placed in various locations around campus,...

Fire Destroys Garage, Apartment

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • December 1, 2021

An auto repair shop and other structures near Marshall’s Campus were destroyed in an accidental fire on Wednesday the 24th of November. The fire started in the inside of 3rd Avenue’s Wooten’s...

Marshall Prom Postponed

Leah Scott, Reporter • December 1, 2021

The Marshall University Prom that was scheduled for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. has been postponed until the spring semester. According to Sara-Frances Lyon of Housing and Residence Life, the event was postponed...

SGA Passes Resolution Regarding Pedestrian Safety

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 16 to support making the roads around Marshall University’s campus safer for pedestrians. The resolution “Pedestrian Safety...

Brad D. Smith Talks with Students About University Improvements

Jayden Taylor, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Brad D. Smith, Marshall’s president-elect, held a “listening tour” in the Shawkey Dining Room at the Memorial Student Center at 10 a.m. to hear what students think Marshall’s opportunities...

CAB throws Paint and Sip to celebrate Fountain Ceremony

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Campus Activities Board hosted a Paint and Sip for students to enjoy refreshments, relieve stress and meet new people Wednesday. “Students paint different themes depending on current trends,...

Alpha Xi Delta Members Accepted Into Marshall Med School

Leah Scott, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Three Alpha Xi Delta members Olivia Hart, Holly Edwards and Madelyn Ross achieved their goal of being accepted into Marshall’s medical school, and shared with the Parthenon their challenges and experiences...

Mark Miller Speaks at Annual Fountain Ceremony

Alaina Laster, Reporter • November 17, 2021

“Maybe it’s God’s will or maybe it's fate, but I believe that tragedy not only brought us together today to celebrate the memory of these wonderful souls, but to teach us just how precious love...

The Squirrel Girl

Alaina Laster, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Freshman student Kelsey Thompson sits outside Old Main a few days a week to spend time with the squirrels. The tradition began with her and her sister after a psychology class when she learned about...

Smith Should Change Building Names With His Name on Them

Craig Carpenter II, Contributer • November 17, 2021

When I first started at Marshall three years ago, President Gilbert was still relatively new in his executive position. Coming from an uncontroversial academic background, he seemed to be a popular...