The Parthenon

Local nonprofit seeks to ‘ReBUILD’ community

Franklin Norton, Reporter • May 1, 2017

On a Tuesday night outside an old house on Ninth Avenue, women sat on the porch making crafts, bibles placed around a folding table. Men carried around wooden boards, working steadily on the house. Kids...

Little time makes big difference

Heather Barker, Reporter • May 1, 2017

Terri Olson was unsure what the next step in her life would be. Adoption had run through her mind but she was unsure if she was ready for that commitment. So she chose the next best thing: becoming...

Comic book club established at Marshall

Staff Reports • April 27, 2017

An official Marshall University Comic Book Club was established after their first club meeting Wednesday. Japanese education major and club president, Hunter Reedy, said he wanted a place on campus...

Free Your Footwear fits families

Ryan Murphy, Reporter • April 27, 2017

Isaac Cosby was sitting with a friend one day when he came to a realization. He realized that while he had a lot of shoes he never wore anymore, there were many people in the world forced to go barefoot,...

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN:’ Providing a message to the media via lyrical content

William Izzo, Life Editor • April 24, 2017

By WILL IZZO LIFE EDITOR Kendrick Lamar released “DAMN.” April 14 and sonically, the album is pretty fantastic. There are slamming beats, great vocals and lyrical content fans have come to expect...

Theatre course and Clint McElroy to present ‘Love/Sick’

Hannah Swartz, Reporter • April 24, 2017

Instead of taking a final exam, Clint McElroy’s Intro to Acting class, Theatre 111, will be performing “Love/Sick.” Their final is the performance of the play and it will begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursday...

Marshall Professor talks comedy, feminism and teaching before performing at national festival in Boston

Austin Creel, Reporter • April 21, 2017

In Boston, the eighth annual Women in Comedy Festival reignited its celebration of female comedians and performers Wednesday. Among its over 200 performers and acts, including Saturday Night Live alumna...

Roots grow deep at Marvin’s Mountaintop

William Izzo, Life Editor • April 20, 2017

By WILL IZZO Life Editor West Virginians are preparing to explore their roots at Deep Roots Mountain Revival Music Festival this summer in Masontown. Deep Roots is back for its second anniversary and...

Marshall alum, actor finds ‘Stranger Things’ to explore

Alexia Lilly, Reporter • April 17, 2017

The world of entertainment was rocked when “Stranger Things” was released on Netflix July 15 last summer. West Virginia native Joe Chrest plays Ted Wheeler, the father of characters Mike and Nancy...

Jerry Gilbert: President and friend of Marshall University

Adam Stephens, Reporter • April 10, 2017

Jerry Gilbert, a Mississippi native and a Mississippi State University alumnus, is not just an administrator and an academic pioneer, he is also an advocate for students and a friend of Marshall University. Gilbert...

‘StinkFest’ to celebrate arrival of ramp season

Franklin Norton, Reporter • April 6, 2017

The west end of Huntington is about to get stinky. The Wild Ramp, a nonprofit market with the goal of providing an outlet for local food producers, will be hosting its third annual “StinkFest” April...

A walk in the wild: Marshall University students combine research and leisuire on the Appalachian Trail

William Izzo, Life Editor • April 3, 2017

Students looking to scratch a particular itch can get outside this summer and experience the Appalachian Trail through a class called Field Experience in Applied Sociology taught by Dr. Kristi Fondren. Students...