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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

State Seal of WV. (Courtesy of the WV State Legislature)

March in West Virginia history: key events through the years

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 25, 2025

West Virginia history, while rich and multifaceted, is, as some would say, becoming increasingly lost to younger residents of the state. In honor of women’s history in the month of March, take a closer...

Zach Bryan and his tour manager Jay-Michael Cisco at the Marshall Football game on Oct. 5, 2024. (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

Zach Bryan to perform at the Joan, Marshall community will get first priority in ticket sale

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor March 25, 2025

Student Body President Brea Belville announced Tuesday, March 25, country artist Zach Bryan will be returning to Huntington. Bryan, who visited the university on Oct. 5 during a football game, will...

Huntington Mayor, Patrick Ferrell speaking at the City Council Meeting. 
(The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

Huntington City Council holds pressurized budget discussion

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 25, 2025

Huntington City Council’s March 24 meeting raised tensions in city hall as members and attendees debated the allocation of funds for the fiscal year 2025 budget.  Council members and attendees stated...

President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Political science professor gives input on Trump’s address to Congress

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 24, 2025

President Donald Trump delivered a joint address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4, and a Marshall political science professor offered her thoughts on the address. Marybeth Beller, associate professor...

Cartoon by James Harris, published in March 16, 2000, edition of The Parthenon.

Spring break then and now: Same places, different prices

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor March 20, 2025

Every year, as the academic year reaches its toughest point and the weather refuses to decide if it’s spring or still winter, the sun-starved students of Marshall University flee from campus and their...

Alumnae relations in sororities: A changing landscape

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter March 20, 2025

Alumnae involvement in Greek Life is evolving as sororities adapt to modern challenges, from digital engagement to shifting cultural expectations. "Recently, our chapter has been putting in effort to...

Marshall University is home to nearly 200 international students this semester; 189 from 41 different countries.

Herd International: A glimpse into global students at Marshall University

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor March 19, 2025

Moeka Ueura (/Mo-a-kuh/ /Ew-a-u-duh/) is a graduate student studying English as a second language at Marshall University. Ueura is from Osaka, Japan, where she describes the town as being very similar...

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman talks about the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez for the murders of their parents decades ago, during a news conference in Los Angeles, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Menendez brothers seek help from Gov. Newsom, DA revokes resentencing recommendation

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor March 17, 2025

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has taken another step in the Menendez decision, one that could potentially set the incarcerated brothers back. DA Nathan Hochmann has revoked the office’s...

Sigma Phi Epsilon champions philanthropy through service at Marshall University

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter March 16, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon at Marshall University is making an impact on campus and in the community through its dedication to philanthropy, emphasizing service as a core component of its mission. “Our philanthropic...

Cicada Books is a combined bookstore-coffee shop located in the Antique District of Huntington.

Finding yourself on the shelf at Cicada Books

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter March 14, 2025

If you read every month how to change your life, you’d never be able to help yourself, a host of the Shelf Improvement book club said, adding, “It gets a little much, and you don’t end up actually...

Logan, Wayne counties added to federal disaster assistance following floods

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Flood recovery efforts continue across southern West Virginia as Logan and Wayne counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration following the February storms. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced...

Graduating seniors participate in the annual event to ensure a successful commencement.

Marshall hosts Countdown to Commencement for graduating seniors

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

Marshall University is hosting its Countdown to Commencement event Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, helping seniors finalize their graduation plans in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student...

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