The Parthenon

Parthe-Pet: Sir Henry “Hennessey” Thomas

September 1, 2020

Introducing Sir Henry “Hennessey” Thomas. Henry is a bearded dragon that resides in the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house. Henry enjoys riding on shoulders and going on leashed walks. A rather picky...

Marshall Alumni: Where are we now?

Brittany Hively, Managing Editor • August 26, 2020

Landing a job with a major company right after graduation is something many college students dream about, but what happens when a recession hits shortly afterwards and they end up furloughed? That is...

Marshall to celebrate women’s suffrage centennial with motorcade

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • August 25, 2020

100 years ago in August, women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This year, on the same date, Mar- shall University will celebrate...

Marshall alumni: Where are we now? Michelle Simpkins

Brittany Hively, Managing editor • August 25, 2020

It is never too late to start something new and that is ex- actly how Michelle Simpkin’s Marshall story started. “I was one of the older ones, I started college late be- cause I wanted my...

Marshall alumni: Where are we now?

Brittany Hively, Online Editor • April 21, 2020

Editor's note: There were two corrections made to the story below after April 22 publication due to reporter error. Pepsi or The Herald-Dispatch? This was the question Marshall University alumnus...

Semester concludes with empty campus

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • April 21, 2020

Student Government Association encourages census participation

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • April 21, 2020

Marshall University is making an active effort to ensure students fill out the 2020 U.S. census. Student Government Association President Stephanie Rogner said filling out the census is more important...

MU School of Music adjusts to distance learning

Emily Hayslett, Reporter • April 10, 2020

Majors across campus are having to make adjustments due to Marshall University’s closure. Students and professors in the School of Music said they are using this as an opportunity to learn new ways of...

Huntington Museum of Art provides quarantine art activities

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • April 10, 2020

Looking for ways to get creative during quarantine? The Huntington Museum of Art’s new social media challenge dares participants to recreate works of art while at home. Sadie Helmick, education coordinator...

Alpha Xi Delta continues philanthropy work with social media

Abby Hanlon • April 8, 2020

With classes being completely online for the rest of the semester, the Alpha Xi Delta sorority has taken an online approach in showing support for their philanthropy. Their philanthropy is Autism Speaks....

Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts center makes adjustments to schedule

Emily Hayslett, Reporter • April 7, 2020

Marshall University’s suspension of in-person classes and events has affected how certain programs will have to finish up the semester. For students and faculty in theatre, it has already impacted their...

Marshall students share art, accept commissions during time of uncertainty

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • March 28, 2020

While Marshall University’s classes are moved online and students are encouraged to move home and practice social distancing, some are finding ways to brighten the current situation through their art. Kathryn...