The Parthenon

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...

Collegiate Recovery Program Supports Students in Recovery

Alaina Laster, Reporter • November 17, 2021

The Marshall Collegiate Recoveryprogram is an on campus organization dedicated to helping students through their recovery journey. Throughout the semester, The Collegiate Recovery Community has hosted...

Jayden Harrison Named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week

Tyler Kennett, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Marshall kick returner Jayden Harrison was awarded Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. “It wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for (Jeremy) Springer dialing the return up...

Marshall International Festival Features 15 Countries

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Last weekend, the public was welcomed to West Virginia’s longest running International Festival that featured over 15 countries. “I was very excited to see people come out, enjoy, and learn in person...

Marshall Wind Symphony Presents Musical to Celebrate 150 Years of Huntington

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • November 10, 2021

This weekend, students and faculty from the departments of music, theatre and video production have come together to celebrate Huntington’s 150th anniversary by creating a musical titled “Home.” “We...

Trio Program to Aid First-Gen Students

Alaina Laster, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Marshall University Trio Program helps to aid first generation students with academic advising and financial aid. First generation students are the first in their family to attend a four-year institution. “It...

Marshall Lowered Flags in Student’s Memory

The Parthenon • November 10, 2021

A Marshall student, 22-year-old Maribeth Cox, was struck by a vehicle and killed Nov. 4 near Marshall’s campus. The 22-year-old was hit by a vehicle while crossing 3rd avenue near 18th Street...

Artist Creates New Design for Huntington’s 150th Anniversary

Alyssa Woods, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Graphic artist Don Pendleton, who has done work for Mtn. Dew, Logitech and even Pearl Jam, designed the new brand for Huntington to honor its 150th birthday. To develop something memorable...

Brad D. Smith Hopes to Attract More Residents with Ascend W. Va

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Representatives of the Ascend West Virginia program and West Virginia Press Association hosted a media roundtable to discuss with Brad and Aly Smith, who kickstarted the program with a $25 million...

SGA Introduces the Freedom to Vote Act

Connor Woodruff, Reporter • November 8, 2021

A bill in favor of making election day a national holiday is now being represented by Marshall’s student body on behalf of the Student Government Association. The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced...