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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Parthe-Pet

Parthe-Pet

April 6, 2021

Samwise is the most loyal companion to his owner and friends. He has the most energy and spends his days daydreaming of chasing squirrels in the forest. Sam is a big momma’s boy and greets everyone with...

Pamela Holland, MA-CCC-SLP/BCS-S, is an Associate Professor, Chair and Graduate Program Director for the Department of Communication Disorders at Marshall University.

Marshall Alumni: Where are we now? Pamela Holland

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor April 6, 2021

Pamela Holland was set to head to West Virginia University in Morgantown when an unexpected acceptance to Marshall’s Majorette’s changed her path.    “I had a scholarship to go to WVU and...

Alabama Rep. Neil Rafferty speaks in support of transgender rights during a rally outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Jake Crandall/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

Beyond “she” and “he,” preferred pronouns offer safe space

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor April 6, 2021

With the increase surrounding equality awareness for the LGBTQ+ community, pronoun awareness has become pertinent.    “When we talk about pronouns, people are always very scared because it’s something...

Local Plant Shop Continues to Grow

Local Plant Shop Continues to Grow

Catherine Blankenship, Reporter April 6, 2021

With two local locations, woman-owned business The Potted Edge offers a variety of plant-related items.  Whether you are looking for succulent arrangements, thoughtfully curated interior plants, or a...

The Old Village Roaster is located at 919 4th Ave., Huntington.

Local coffeeshop continues tradition

Catherine Blankenship, Reporter March 30, 2021

The Old Village Roaster specializes in tradition and originality. Husband-and-wife Pete and Vicky Cooper take pride in the business they have created.   The coffee shop business took off in 1995, but...

Holi celebrated on campus – despite changes

Madison Perdue, Reporter March 30, 2021

Marshall University staff and students commemorated Holi, the South Asian celebration of spring, color and triumph over evil, on Monday with music, free cookies and tie-dye in the Memorial Student Center...

Theatre combines stage and film technique for Shakespeare

Miranda Valles, Reporter March 30, 2021

Despite the setbacks and challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Marshall Theatre department continues to offer new and exciting performances. The next stage production, which will be offered virtually,...

Man steps on top of mountain at Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. | Photo courtesy of Austin O'Connor (@Oco_photo)

Mountain Mama’s Sustainable Climb

Xena Bunton, Feature Editor March 30, 2021

Marshall University, located in Huntington, W.Va., have made notable sustainable decisions in the past two years — regarding plastic consumption and recycling in the Mountain State. As the third most...

Asian American students express concerns on campus

Isabella Robinson, News Editor March 23, 2021

Asian American students across Marshall’s campus share their unique experiences with racism and their changing perspectives about race relations in America following the series of mass shootings in Atlanta...

Professor Dan Hollis speaking at Marshall University graduation event.

Lecture Series features art of storytelling

Madison Perdue, Reporter March 21, 2021

To discuss the importance of storytelling in journalism and in the classroom, Marshall University journalism professor Dan Hollis presented a lecture on his teaching techniques and the importance of creating...

The Welch Municipal Parking Garage is the oldest publicly owned parking garage in the U.S.

McDowell County- A Misunderstood People

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor March 16, 2021

WELCH, W.Va — McDowell County is usually known for two things, the high rate of drug overdoses and opioid addiction, and the fact that the county had one of the single highest margins of victory...

A Renewed Focus on Men's Mental Health

A Renewed Focus on Men’s Mental Health

Tyler Spence, Editor March 16, 2021

The Marshall counseling center has been a driving force of focus on mental health over the years. As a pandemic disrupted students’ lives, the counseling center was required to adapt and respond to the...

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