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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

DEAN'S WELCOME: Wendell Dobbs of the College of Arts and Media

DEAN’S WELCOME: Wendell Dobbs of the College of Arts and Media

Wendell Dobbs, Contributer June 13, 2018

Welcome to Marshall University and the College of Arts and Media. We are delighted that you are coming to Marshall and we believe you’ve made a very...

DEAN'S WELCOME: Chuck Somerville of the College of Science

DEAN’S WELCOME: Chuck Somerville of the College of Science

Chuck Somerville, Contributer June 13, 2018

I am Chuck Somerville, dean of the College of Science (COS).  On behalf of the dedicated COS faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to –...

DEANS' WELCOME: Sherri Stepp of University College

DEANS’ WELCOME: Sherri Stepp of University College

Sherri Stepp, Contributer June 13, 2018

Hello and welcome to University College at Marshall University. Our staff is here to provide the extra support needed to ensure you have the opportunity...

DEANS' WELCOME: Robert Bookwalter of the College of Liberal Arts

DEANS’ WELCOME: Robert Bookwalter of the College of Liberal Arts

Robert Bookwalter, Contributer June 13, 2018

Welcome to Marshall University!  In the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) we are excited to work with you as you begin your journey toward graduation. ...

DEANS' WELCOME: Teresa Eagle of the College of Education and Professional Development

DEANS’ WELCOME: Teresa Eagle of the College of Education and Professional Development

Teresa Eagle, Contributer June 13, 2018

On behalf of all of us in the College of Education and Professional Development, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Marshall University. In making the...

DEANS' WELCOME: Michael Prewitt of the College of Health Professions

DEANS’ WELCOME: Michael Prewitt of the College of Health Professions

Michael Prewitt, Contributer June 13, 2018

Employment in healthcare careers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  And that’s why you’re...

Just do what you are supposed to do

Just do what you are supposed to do

Benjamin O'Dell, Contributor April 23, 2018

One summer several years ago, my family and I were moving into a new house that had been neglected for years by its previous owners. There was trash everywhere,...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor April 16, 2018

Approaching this summer, I am hit with a startling reality: my weekends are booked up for the weddings of my friends. My refrigerator is covered in save-the-dates...

Becoming a mentor changed my life

Becoming a mentor changed my life

Heather Barker, Copy Editor April 12, 2018

I grew up with people encouraging me every step of the way and always supporting me in everything I do. I had multiple mentors in my life that I could...

Should Roseanne’s past be overlooked?

Tom Jenkins, Executive Editor April 9, 2018

After two weeks of watching the return of the ‘90s sitcom giant “Roseanne,” there are many thoughts on what this show means for Americans. Are the...

Franklin sits and relaxes in downtown Huntington with his friend and roommate Josh Hastings.

LET ME BE FRANK: On Timeout

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor April 2, 2018

When the calendar page flips to April, life feels like a sprint. It’s as if the earth turns just a bit faster. I have a to-do list that gets longer every...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Growing Up

LET ME BE FRANK: On Growing Up

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor March 26, 2018

I am writing this on my 21st birthday, a day that most consider one of the most significant age milestones. I spent the morning at the DMV, by myself,...

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