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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

BRETT JARRETT, GUITARIST OF ZERODARKTHIRTY PERFORMS AT THE V-CLUB TUESDAY.

ZeroDarkThirty, Red Sun Rising perform at V-Club Tuesday

Ryan Fischer, Reporter January 27, 2016

Local rock group, ZeroDarkThirty opened the stage for Red Sun Rising Tuesday at the V-Club. “When we started playing, my statement was that we wanted to be a high-energy rock band,” said vocalist...

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert poses for a photograph inside his office on Monday, Jan. 25.

Where the Rhododendrons Grow: The Life and Times of President Jerry Gilbert

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter January 27, 2016

“I want to wake up in the morning Where the rhododendrons grow, Where the sun keeps a-creeping Into where I’m a-sleeping, And the songbirds sing ‘Hello.’ I want to wander through the wildwood Where...

Swan Lake visits Keith Albee Tuesday

Staff, Reporter January 26, 2016

The classical ballet Swan Lake is making its Marshall Artist Series debut Tuesday night at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is visiting Huntington to perform...

Red Sun Rising debuts Tuesday at V-Club

Ryan Fischer, Reporter January 26, 2016

The V-Club will host Red Sun Rising along with local band, Zero Dark Thirty Tuesday night. Red Sun Rising is visiting the venue to kick off its “Polyester Zeal” headlining tour, fresh off of the...

A glass of wine is displayed at the Cellar Door restaurant in Huntington on Thursday, Jan. 20.

The Cellar Door: A Year in Review

Darius Booker, Reporter January 22, 2016

Right in the heart of the city, local tapas bar, The Cellar Door turns one-year-old and is continuing to offer a unique experience to their clientele. Robert Crickard, ggeneral manager of The Cellar...

Actor Alan Rickman attends The Public Theater's Annual Gala at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, in New York.

Harry Potter fans mourn loss of Alan Rickman

Emily Kinner, Reporter January 20, 2016

Many of Huntington’s Harry Potter fans are feeling nostalgia as they mourn the loss of Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. Rickman, the English actor and director, died...

Gabe Smith, lead singer of ScroungeHound, performs at the V Club Saturday, January 16.

Sly Roosevelt, Scroungehound take the stage

Ryan Fischer, Reporter January 19, 2016

 Three bands delivered a powerhouse show before a full crowd Saturday, Jan. 16 at Huntington’s V-Club.  ScroungeHound, a “gypsy rock” group played the first set of the night, prepping the audience...

From left: Jess Hurst, Alexis Stewart, Sarah Lane, Cait Cool and Briana Mayer pose for a photograph during Totally Bowie Thursday on Jan. 14 at the V-Club.

Remembering the starman

Lukas Hagley, Reporter January 19, 2016

“Look up here, I’m in Heaven,” a familiar voice cooed over noir saxophones. “I’ve got scars that can’t be seen.” David Bowie’s final single and music video, “Lazarus,” is the tragically...

Prestige Piercing owner Anthony Watts anodizes all of his own body jewelry to make specialized colors such as blurple.

Prestige Piercing brings a custom touch to body jewelry

Ashley Sodosky, reporter December 4, 2015

“Blurple” is a common color of jewelry Anthony Watts’ customers request and purchase at Prestige Piercing on Sixth Avenue in Huntington. The color blurple is a mix of blue and purple hues creating...

Shannyn Kyle, 16, a member of the Lizzie Cabell’s Finishing School for Young Ladies, aids Andrew Gooding during the reenactment of The Battle of Guyandotte.

Civil War reenactments keep history alive

MacKenzi Kyle, reporter December 3, 2015

It has been said, in many different ways, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In a year when many people believe their history is being altered by those who deem it to be unfair,...

Oxford Dictionary names an emoji  Word of the Year

Oxford Dictionary names an emoji Word of the Year

Samantha Godby, reporter December 2, 2015

As technology grows and improves, society learns what we can do and create incredible connections all across the globe. However, it seems to have taken over the way we process and interact with the world...

The new Jake's Sports Bar offers a larger lounge area, larger patio area and live music.

Jake’s Sports Bar showcases newly remodeled bar and drink menu

Shalee Rogney, Life! Editor November 20, 2015

  Downtown Huntington is home to a selection of different bars that appeal to a wide variety of people. Among those bars is Jake’s Sports Bar. Over the summer, Jake’s remodeled in hopes of...

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