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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The mural was created by Baleigh Epperly, eight current members, Marshall alumnae and former vice president Abi Taylor. | Baleigh Epperly

Mural Protests the Petrochemical Industry in West Virginia

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor September 23, 2021

After receiving a grant, the sustainability club has designed a mural to illustrate the impact of fracked gas and the petrochemical industry in West Virginia. “The...

Protestors line the Marshall University sidewalks

Anti-Abortion Group Demonstrates, Counter Protests Ensue

Tyler Spence and Isabella Robinson September 22, 2021

Passersby may have been surprised on Monday to see large photos of aborted fetal remains on signs posted on campus. The organization responsible for the...

Student Body President, Alyssa Parks poses with notable alumni and former Navy coach Jack Lengyel at the Big Green Tailgate

A sea of green at the Naval Academy: Marshall’s strong fanbase travels to Annapolis

Isabella Robinson, Features Editor September 7, 2021

Marshall fans arrived in Annapolis in droves on Saturday as the 2021 Herd football season kicked off against the Naval Academy.  Student Body President...

Rest of the West (Virginia): Pepperoni Rolls

Rest of the West (Virginia): Pepperoni Rolls

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor September 6, 2021

I could sit here on my college dorm bed (two creaky twin-sized beds pushed together) at Marshall University and blame the pandemic for not exploring...

Project Hope is a residential treatment facility that helps mothers adjust to recovery while caring for their children.

Local nonprofit gives “hope” for new beginnings

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor August 13, 2021

As the drug epidemic continues to spread, more effort for recovery is needed. However, recovery is not a one-size-fit-all case, especially for those single...

Over a million Facebook users virtually gather to "shame" strangers, celebrities and their friends.

The Shame Request: The Rise of Adult Cyber-Bullies

Xena Bunton, Features Editor April 29, 2021

There has been a noticeable trend of adult cyber-bullying since 2018, as over one million Facebook users virtually gather to “shame” strangers, celebrities...

As of the 2010 Census, Crum’s population was 182. The town is only an hour from Huntington and sits on the border between the southern county line of Wayne and the northern line of Mingo County and on the West Virginia side of the Tug Fork, or Tug River, which divides the Mountain State with Kentucky.

Crum, WV- a town on borrowed time

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor April 13, 2021

CRUM, W.Va. — As of the 2010 Census, Crum’s population was 182. The town is only an hour from Huntington and sits on the border between the southern...

Alabama Rep. Neil Rafferty speaks in support of transgender rights during a rally outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Jake Crandall/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

Beyond “she” and “he,” preferred pronouns offer safe space

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor April 6, 2021

With the increase surrounding equality awareness for the LGBTQ+ community, pronoun awareness has become pertinent.    “When we talk about pronouns,...

The Welch Municipal Parking Garage is the oldest publicly owned parking garage in the U.S.

McDowell County- A Misunderstood People

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor March 16, 2021

WELCH, W.Va — McDowell County is usually known for two things, the high rate of drug overdoses and opioid addiction, and the fact that the county...

The epidemic of loneliness: how Reddit became the place to sell digital company

The epidemic of loneliness: how Reddit became the place to sell digital company

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor March 2, 2021

Despite the economic downturn felt by nearly all aspects of society, there has been one industry that has seen tremendous growth — online sexual...

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