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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall will release for its October break October 9 and 10, giving students time to recharge after midterms.

Burnt out? Self-care is the cure, counselor says

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Many college students are currently experiencing a lack of motivation, prolonged fatigue and reduced productivity and creativity: all signs of burnout. Burnout is a state of complete mental, physical...

Visitors enjoy food, music and fall fun at the 40th West Virginia Pumpkin Festival   at Milton’s Pumpkin Park.

Pumpkin Festival offers gourd times for all

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 7, 2025

Pumpkin pies, handmade crafts and the sound of live music filled Milton’s Pumpkin Park Thursday, Oct. 2, as the 40th annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival opened its gates. The four-day celebration drew...

With costs across the nation continuing to rise, students often balance multiple jobs throughout college.

Students struggle to balance jobs, school and mental health

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 6, 2025

Juggling class schedules isn’t the only stressor many Marshall students face. Rising costs of rent, food, tuition and textbooks mean more students are clocking in for part-time jobs while trying to keep...

Hazing claims inspire prevention movement

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 3, 2025

Hazing Prevention Week events scatter across the country as universities try to put an end to dangerous hazing practices, and Marshall University is one of them.  Hazing Field Day, hosted by Campus...

Heritage Farm's mascot Wilder often welcomes visitors as they venture to the farm. (Courtesy of Heritage Farm)

Apple butter, pumpkins serve up fall fun

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 2, 2025

As the seasons change and cooler weather settles in, many people look forward to the crisp breeze and colorful scenery of autumn. For Heritage Farm, the arrival of fall signals the perfect time to bring...

Students should contact Kathryn Smith for inquiries about excused absences. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Excused absence policy evolves with online learning

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 2, 2025

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent technological developments are among the reasons the university has chosen to revise its six-year-old excused absence policy.  “We hadn’t revisited...

The new historical marker is located on Buffington Street near the Guyandotte boat ramp.

Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour: New plaque honors the story of an enslaved man

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

In remembrance of a man’s courage to liberate himself and gain freedom, a plaque marker was placed on Buffington Street in Guyandotte, West Virginia.  The dedication ceremony, held by the Appalachian...

Tri-State vendors set up tents Sept. 27 for the 42nd annual West Virginia Chili Fest, featuring food, drinks, activities and live music.

Chili for charity: West Virginia’s annual Chili Fest raises almost $100,000

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Various vendors from across the Tri-State area set up cooking tents the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, kicking off a full day of food, drinks, activities and live music for the 42nd annual West Virginia...

While some university payments have transitioned to online services, students can conduct most of their financial business in Old Main.

Beyond tuition: Where do student fees go?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Pay, pay and pay. It’s what college students might feel like they’re always doing, and for some, the reality is they are. Higher education is expensive, and on top of the baseline pay, student...

Marshall marked its 4th year in the ‘Save a Life’ movement with Naloxone training and free doses on campus. (Courtesy of Collegiate Recovery–Marshall University)

Narcan saves lives: Marshall participates in nationwide Save a Life Day

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 28, 2025

Throughout the course of the past decade, West Virginia has been featured in various headlines and documentaries investigating the increased number of opioid deaths and overdoses seen across the state....

Robert Bookwalter will serve as the interim provost until the next provost starts their tenure in January. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Free speech exceptions apply on campus

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 25, 2025

On Marshall’s campus, free speech is guaranteed via the Constitution, just not guaranteed to always be sanction free, the interim provost said.  Free speech is protected by the country’s First...

Visitors look through artwork at Steve and Debbie Sisson's booth.

Beyond the brush: Art in the Park cultivates community for creatives

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 25, 2025

When most people think of art, they imagine paintbrushes, colored pencils and other traditional studio materials. But for several artists at the Tri-State Art Association’s Art in the Park event, items...

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