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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Kanye West’s ‘Graduation’ 10 years later

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 28, 2017

In the wake of an amazing year for hip-hop, the echoes of Kanye West’s 2007 masterpiece “Graduation” still has influence on what you’re hearing today. When looking back at 2017 so far, Kendrick...

Concilwoman Jennifer Wheeler of District 4 and Councilman Alex Vence of District 3 welcome new residents to the City of Huntington during the “About Town” event at The Fredrick.

City of Huntington welcomes new residents to town

Buffy Six, Reporter September 28, 2017

New members of Huntington’s community were able to get to know the opportunities their new community has to offer Wednesday at “About Town,” in the lobby of 21 at The Frederick. “In planning...

Review: The Killers’ ‘Wonderful Wonderful’

Sadie Helmick, Life! Editor September 25, 2017

The Killers released their fifth studio album, “Wonderful Wonderful,” Friday, making it five years since their last album, “Battle Born,” was released. After five long years filled with separate...

Stills, Collins reunite for tour

Buffy Six, Reporter September 25, 2017

Stephen Stills from the rock band “Crosby, Stills and Nash” and folk singer Judy Collins are touring across the country, landing in Huntington, West Virginia Oct. 2 at the Keith Albee Theater. Stills...

SNL star fills Keith-Albee with laughter

Buffy Six, Reporter September 21, 2017

Comedian Leslie Jones performed at the Keith-Albee Sept. 20 and filled the theater with smiles and laughter. The Saturday Night Live superstar was opened by Kenny Mock, an upcoming comedian out of Columbus,...

Review: Foo Fighters’ ‘Concrete and Gold’

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 18, 2017

Are the Foo Fighters America’s last Rock Band? Short answer: No. However, it is one of the few bands left that subscribe to the same influences that great rock bands in the past have. Motörhead, Bad...

Writers Harvest brings a feast to a local foodbank

Alison Baldridge, Reporter September 18, 2017

The A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series took place Sept. 15, showcasing local writers and collecting nonperishable food items for donation to Facing Hunger Food Bank as part of National Hunger Action...

Historical music group is proud of Marshall heritage

Buffy Six, Reporter September 14, 2017

The John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps is a musical group modeled after the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps in Washington D.C. Jacob Lambert, music education major and bass drum in the ensemble, said he...

Jay Fox, head brewer for The Peddler’s new brewery. The Peddler is home to the first Huntington brewery since the late 1990s.

The Peddler brews up something new

Danite Belay, Reporter September 14, 2017

Until this month, the late 1990s was the last time Huntington has seen a brewery. Megan Hetzer, co-owner of The Peddler with her husband Drew, said opening a brewery has always been in the plans of their...

34th Annual ChiliFest takes over Pullman Square

Breanna Francis, Reporter September 11, 2017

The 34th annual ChiliFest took place Saturday, blocking off Third Avenue in front of Pullman Square to make room for booths of chili, music and the raffling off of a Toyota Rav 4 donated by Advantage...

Review: LCD Soundsystem’s ‘American Dream’

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 11, 2017

As James Murphy walked off the stage at Madison Square Garden, he had promised that would be the last time the world would hear from LCD Soundsystem. New York’s coolest, and yet most self-aware band...

Review: The National’s 'Sleep Well Beast'

Review: The National’s ‘Sleep Well Beast’

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 7, 2017

The National Website “The system only dreams in total darkness,” is delivered in Matt Berninger’s signature baritone voice as he returns as the National’s bruiting front man. The critically...

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