The Parthenon

Marshall student takes mission trip to Uppsala, Sweden

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • September 13, 2019

Willingness to learn about religion welcomed a Marshall University student during a mission trip over the summer with Cru, a campus ministry, to Uppsala, Sweden. “Many of the people I talked to...

Marshall alumni ‘go places’ with degrees

Sarah Rowe, Reporter • September 10, 2019

Studying abroad led to working abroad for one Marshall University graduate. “I got involved in one of the many study abroad programs offered through Marshall, where I spent the summer in Spain and...

Parthe-Pet: Coco

September 10, 2019

Nine-year-old Coco is very much a puppy at heart. She loves being held and getting her belly rubbed, but giving kisses is her favorite. Interested in featuring your pet in the paper? Use #ParthePet...

Local music festival set to introduce ecofriendly changes

Olayinka Bamiro, Reporter • September 10, 2019

Many ecofriendly changes are expected at this year’s Funktafest, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater. The outdoor event, which features many local music acts,...

Marshall student ready to embark on local music tour

Michael Morgan, Reporter • September 10, 2019

With over a million streams of his newest album, a local musician’s impact on the Huntington community has become an inspiration to others. “I’ve always had a different connection with music,...

Marshall students share beliefs during mission trip to East Asia

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • September 6, 2019

A culture shock of people being sheltered and closed-off awaited several Marshall students during a mission trip with Cru to East Asia this summer. Alexander Khoury, a member of Cru and a participant...

MU Alert system informs Marshall community of safety issues

Robert Castillo, Reporter • September 6, 2019

Marshall University’s MU Alert system can be used for a variety of instances, but it is mainly used for serious crimes that present an ongoing threat to the campus community. The main idea behind...

Senior spotlight: Zaire Chester

Marcus Williams, Reporter • September 5, 2019

Many students may not know there are student leaders sitting in the same classes as them. These leaders endure the general trials and tribulations that other students face, as well as planning and executing...

Marshall community once again employed for Phonathon outreach

Brittany Hively, Reporter • September 5, 2019

After seven years of outsourcing, The Marshall University Foundation brought the Phonathon outreach back to students in 2018. Previously a student job, the outreach calls to Marshall alumni were being...

Huntington Music and Arts Festival features Marshall student

Michael Morgan, Reporter • September 3, 2019

A young Marshall University first-year student carried on her family legacy Saturday in the Ritter Park Amphitheater during the Huntington Music and Arts Festival, formerly headlined by country music star...

New voices welcome in University Chorus

Summer Jewell, Reporter • September 3, 2019

The University Chorus is on the lookout for new members in the upcoming semesters. Students can join the University Chorus by simply registering for the class with no audition or choral experience necessary. The...

Marshall graduate returns to university as Newman Center minister

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • September 3, 2019

A former Marshall student has taken the spot as the new minister of the Newman Center to continue its traditions as well as try to bring new students into the Newman Center community. Nicholas Chancey,...