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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Caleb Ferguson is pictured attending Marshall Day at the Capitol in Charleston on March 4, 2025. (Courtesy of Caleb Ferguson)

Internship spotlight: Senator Capito’s office

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 4, 2025

After interning for a United States senator this summer, one Marshall student said the experience has helped him become a more informed citizen and greatly...

(L to R): Waylon Smith, Beyonce Carter and Caroline Powell can be found leading groups
through orientation this summer. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

A day in the life of an orientation leader

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 30, 2025

As hundreds of incoming freshmen prepare to arrive on Marshall’s campus for orientation, a much smaller group of students is already there, preparing...

The Bushel & Peck sign welcomes visitors from the top of the hill.

A dream in bloom: Bushel & Peck’s local escape

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 29, 2025

At Bushel & Peck Backyard Blooms, stopping to smell the roses is not just encouraged–it’s the whole point.  Owner Kathleen Linville and her...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 16, 2025

While the start of the semester may be a dreaded time for some, just the thought of it has others wagging their tails. The therapy dogs of MU Paws may...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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