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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The American Ranger stands tall. Fred Langille Jr. plays the American Ranger, who fell into the famous Mystery Hole in Ansted, West Virginia, sending him back to the year 1876. Langille frequents comic conventions as the Ranger, his completely original hero based in Appalachia.

Huntington’s American Ranger: in person and on the page

Austin Creel, Reporter February 7, 2017

In late January of this year, during an open reading at Empire Books and News, a man introduced as “The American Ranger” took to the podium for the first time in front of an audience who might have...

Bill Wilkey shares his experiences with MU artists, community

Bill Wilkey shares his experiences with MU artists, community

Hannah Swartz, Reporter February 7, 2017

An artist talk and demonstration by Bill Wilkey took place Monday at the Visual Arts Center and Marshall Art Warehouse. During the artist demonstration, Wilkey made different pieces to show the attendees...

Marshall Clay Club to host Valentine's Day ceramics sale

Marshall Clay Club to host Valentine’s Day ceramics sale

Staff Reports February 6, 2017

Marshall University’s Clay Club will have its annual Valentine-themed sale Feb. 9 and 10 at the Visual Arts Center The sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. “I think what is so great...

Game Design Guild gives designers unique experience

Luke Creasy, Contributor February 6, 2017

The future of video game design lies within the heads and hands of the rising generation, and a new club at Marshall University is creating a new outlet to help students learn. The Marshall University...

Mu Sigma Upsilon sisters strive to achieve excellence

Christian Davis, Reporter February 6, 2017

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority Incorporated strives to connect women from culturally diverse backgrounds into a sisterhood. The sorority not only spreads awareness about different cultures, but also acts as...

Freda Payne to pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Marshall University

Freda Payne to pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Marshall University

Alexia Lilly, Reporter February 6, 2017

Vocalist Freda Payne is set to perform for the Huntington community at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Payne will pay tribute to the legend Ella Fitzgerald as part of Fitzgerald’s...

The Book Nook: “Catcher In The Rye”

Dalton Monk, Contributor February 6, 2017

Renowned literary books such as “The Old Man and the Sea” or “Frankenstein” are usually well known by people who haven’t even read the book.  However, if you haven’t read “The Catcher in...

Helen Macdonald and her hawk.

‘H is for Hawk’ author comes to Joan C. Edwards Playhouse

Alexia Lilly, Reporter February 5, 2017

New York Times bestseller Helen Macdonald led a discussion of her book, “H is for Hawk,” Saturday at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. Macdonald discussed her book overall, her experiences as a writer...

The Press Club Provides Community with All Ages Venue for Live Music

Alexia Lilly, Reporter February 4, 2017

The Press Club of downtown Huntington is the home of live music every Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. The Press Club is a restaurant during business hours and showcases local artisans before every show. Charleston,...

Shelem and his new mixtape "8-Track"

Shelem and his new mixtape “8-Track”

William Izzo, Life Editor February 2, 2017

Isaac Fadiga is an engineering major, who describes himself as a “junior and some change.” When Fadiga isn’t working on schoolwork, he raps as Shelem and has been releasing his own music and playing...

We Are... MSA

We Are… MSA

Jesse McLain, Reporter January 30, 2017

The Marshall University Muslim Student Association works every day to educate people about who they are and what they stand for. Their main purpose is to educate students and anyone else about Islam and...

'This Is Steve': An Informal Album Review

‘This Is Steve’: An Informal Album Review

William Izzo, Life! Editor January 30, 2017

Although you may have never heard of him, Delicate Steve is back with his latest release “This Is Steve.” To me, the album automatically differentiates itself from the slew of other instrumental rock...

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