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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Can Students Opt Out of Services They Don’t Use to Lower Costs of Tuition?

Grace Hewitt, Reporter January 25, 2022

Regardless of if you use certain school-provided services or not, there is not an option for students to opt in or opt out of paying for them as a part of their tuition said Marshall’s Associate Director...

Recent Snowstorm Impacts Commuters and Provides Challenges for Students Walking to Class

Grace Hewitt, Reporter January 25, 2022

Last week, winter storm Izzy dumped ice and snow across the Tri-State, presenting students at Marshall with an unexpected challenge—getting to class.   Students at Marshall face a lot of challenges...

Out of State Students Share Their First Experiences With Snow

Megan Gragg, Reporter January 25, 2022

Those Marshall students and staff members originally from warmer climates often remember vividly their first experience with snow and cooler temperatures.  "It was a little terrifying at first," said...

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

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

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

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...

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