The Parthenon

Huntington Mall invites community to celebrate the holidays with Santa

Sarah Rowe, Staff Writer • November 19, 2019

Santa Claus made a special trek halfway across the world to spread holiday cheer. Ushered in by a team of reindeer and followed by a Christmas train, Santa Claus made his grand arrival at the Huntington...

Parthe-Pet: Nheo Nheo and Bong Gon

November 19, 2019

Nheo Nheo (right) is a sweet girl, and her brother Bong Gon (left) is a loving boy. They are siblings and three years old. They definitely love playing in the park and love each other a lot. They’re...

North Carolina-born band set to perform at The V Club

Meg Keller, Social Media Manager • November 19, 2019

A “bluegrass dance party” is coming to Huntington’s The V Club, Nov. 23, according to the organizer of the party, Phil Barker. Town Mountain, an Asheville, North Carolina-born band, is bringing...

MU symphonic band to perform ‘The Places You’ll Go’ concert

Summer Jewell, Reporter • November 15, 2019

Music lovers can travel the world through song with Marshall’s symphonic band at their upcoming concert, “The Places You’ll Go,” Thursday, Nov. 21. “The idea just came to me (that) these are...

Office of Student Activities hosts Paint and Sip event to honor the 75

Julianna Everly, Reporter • November 14, 2019

Some students took a break from the stress of schoolwork and the looming end of the semester to participate in a Paint and Sip event honoring the victims of the 1970 plane crash Wednesday. The Paint...

LGBTQ+ Office provides safe space, resources for students

Taylor Speight, Reporter • November 12, 2019

Providing a comfortable place for students to browse for clothing, the LGBTQ+ Office is seeking community donations of lightly used clothes and other items for their “trans closet” in the basement...

International Festival showcases cultures from around the world

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • November 12, 2019

Food, culture and fashion from around the world attracted guests to the 56th annual International Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Memorial Student Center. The event is the largest and longest-running...

Bestselling author speaks at Marshall Artists Series event

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • November 10, 2019

While the bestselling author may have written about the “somewhat United States” in her newest book, the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse was filled with unified smiles and laughter during the Marshall Artists...

MUPD officer aims to help female students through self-defense class

Robert Castillo, Reporter • November 7, 2019

Sgt. Scott Ballou hopes to help female students with his Rape Aggression Defense class, he said. The R.A.D. system is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk...

Marshall students raise money to combat world hunger

Blake Newhouse, Reporter • November 7, 2019

Marshall University students are working to combat the issue of world hunger through their partnership with feedONE. “No one deserves to go hungry,” said Manny Savilla, a freshman studying athletic...

Red Cross Club hosts monthly blood drive for students and community members

Julianna Everly, Reporter • November 7, 2019

To help save lives, students and community members gathered at the Campus Christian Center Thursday to donate blood. Hosted by the Red Cross Club, blood drives takes place around once a month in...

Upcoming class registration creates stress for students

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • November 5, 2019

Stress and frustration come and go in some students’ lives, and registering for classes is no exception to causing those emotions. Beginning on Nov. 7, Honors College students can register for classes...