The Parthenon

Ebony Ball: Dressing up, dancing, celebrating Black History Month

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • February 11, 2020

Ebony Ball gives Marshall University community a chance to get fancy and celebrate Black History Month, 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Memorial Student Center. Shaunte Polk, the administrator for the Office...

Parthe-Pet: Absinthe

February 4, 2020

This is Absinthe. I’ve only had her for about two weeks. She’s already warmed up considerably and loves exploring her new home. She likes to chew on fingers, vacuums and my favorite pairs of shoes....

Cupid’s Q&A: Charlie and Pamela Bowen

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • February 4, 2020

Charlie and Pamela Bowen never want to stop learning. The pair, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, have audited about 50 classes beginning in 2013. Charlie is an adjunct professor...

Library event encourages students to write to troops

Talor Bennett, Reporter • January 28, 2020

Marshall University Libraries are sponsoring an event throughout the week for those who are interested in writing Valentine’s Day letters filled with words of encouragement to our local troops from Jan....

Local organization provides historical information to public

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • January 28, 2020

Tucked away in the basement of a green-domed church in Huntington’s West End is a little-known library filled with history. KYOWVA Genealogy and Historical Society, formed in 1978, is a nonprofit organization...

Parthe-Pet: Bitty

January 21, 2020

Bitty is a loving but creepy cat who spends her time sleeping or biting her owner’s toes under the blanket. She loves to be in the same room as you as long as you don’t touch her. She has a habit of...

Fraternities invite students to celebrate new semester with karaoke event

Talor Bennett, Reporter • January 21, 2020

Two fraternities on campus are celebrating the beginning of the spring semester with Trap Karaoke. Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. are putting on the event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 in...

Cirque Musica brings holiday wishes to Keith Albee

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • December 11, 2019

Acrobats, singers and a wishkeeper lit up the Keith Albee stage to remind the Huntington community what the holidays are really about during “Cirque Musica presents Holiday Wishes” on Dec. 9. Taking...

Campus Activities Board to host new DIY events in the spring

Julianna Everly, Reporter • December 5, 2019

Fall semester’s events have come to an end, but the Campus Activities Board already has a full list of DIYs planned for the spring semester. CAB’s DIY events for next semester are all crafts that...

Parthe-Pet: Gimli

December 3, 2019

This is Gimli. He is an English mastiff who weighs 230 lbs. He might look like a horse, but he’s a huge cuddle buddy who loves to do nothing but laze around all day. Here he is pictured next to his friend...

Alternative, holistic healing treatments offered at local practice

Blake Newhouse, Reporter • December 3, 2019

A local Huntington business is offering alternative healing treatments for those in need of help, whether it be physically, mentally or spiritually. “Being a psychic has a lot to do with energy and...

Cirque Musica brings theatrical twist to Huntington

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • December 3, 2019

Acrobatics and symphonic music will transport the Huntington community to another world as “Cirque Musica presents Holiday Wishes” comes to the Keith Albee Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. The circus and...