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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Greenbrier was founded in 1778 and has evolved into one of West Virginia's most luxurious resorts.

The cost of ‘Almost Heaven’

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 1, 2025

With postcard-worthy scenes and a cinematic feel, annual summer vacations draw millions of Americans to pack their bags and hit the road in search of sunshine, adventure or a mix of both. In West Virginia,...

The Marshall Food Pantry is currently located at 1802 6th Ave. (Courtesy of Marshall Food Pantry)

School’s out, food pantry’s still in

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 30, 2025

Although students may not be on campus for their regularly scheduled courses, food insecurity knows no schedule. According to the United States Government Accountability Office, food insecurity among...

A painting featured at the "Don't Say Gay" art exhibit.

Queer art in Huntington highlights individuality

Soleil Woolard, Opinions and Cultures Editor June 27, 2025

It’s hard to find a community in Appalachia as a queer person, but Huntington is booming with it, one Huntington resident said. The Huntington Artists Collective and Studios (HACkS) presented “Don’t...

University President Brad Smith

A presidential Q&A: the past, present & future of Brad D. Smith

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 26, 2025

After three and a half years of leadership at Marshall University, President Brad Smith agreed to extend his employment agreement on Wednesday, June 11, meaning the university president will maintain his...

Demolition on Holderby Hall began earlier this month.

Holderby comes down, but its stories stand tall

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor June 25, 2025

Holderby Hall may appear to just be brick and mortar, but it was once the place where strangers became family.  The year was 1982, and Bill Gardner was moving into Holderby Hall. With his dormitory...

The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning 3,030 feet long over the New River Gorge.

Postcards from The Parthenon: New River Gorge

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 20, 2025

Just over two hours away from campus lies the nation’s newest (and West Virginia’s only) national park: the New River Gorge. Located near Fayetteville, West Virginia, the New River Gorge National...

Carl and Anna Mummert enjoy a healthy work-life balance spending quiet evenings together. (Courtesy of Anna Mummert)

Couples on Campus: The Mummerts

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor June 18, 2025

Toothpaste: A necessary tool for the twice-daily brushing routine–but also the launchpad for one Marshall relationship. Carl, assistant provost for graduate and interdisciplinary studies, and Anna,...

A photo of the Cox family taken on the last Father’s Day Sunday before Maribeth was killed now hangs in their home as a cherished memory.

How the Cox family turned pain into purpose

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor June 16, 2025

Even the most loving of families can be affected by social media’s negative impact, but one mother and disabilities advocate said one platform’s influence was even more devastating than she ever expected.   Kari...

Bookwalter, lovingly nicknamed “Booky,” has served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts for 11 of the 38 years of his career. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

An unfinished Marshall story: Bookwalter extends career before closing final chapter

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 13, 2025

Fulfilling. Unpredictable. Happy.  These are the three words Dean Robert Bookwalter said best describe his career in higher education – which was set to end this summer, until the second of these...

Artists from around the Tri-State area gathered to share their love for the arts at Art in the Park.

Art in the Park: Community over competition

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor June 12, 2025

Appalachia and art just go together, one Huntington artist said. “It’s definitely not a competitive thing. It’s just for the love of it,” said Mandee Wilson, one of many local artists showcased...

GALLERY: New Student Orientation

GALLERY: New Student Orientation

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 11, 2025

The City of Huntington shared this photo on its Facebook on June 2, showing the United States, West Virginia and City of Huntington flags on display outside City Hall. (Courtesy of the City of Huntington, WV Facebook)

Huntington City Hall to not fly pride flag

Ashton Pack, News Editor June 11, 2025

The City of Huntington has decided not to display the pride flag this Pride Month, sparking mixed reactions from the community. The Huntington City Hall will only fly the flags of the United States,...

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