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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Megan Archer

West Virginia roots inspire Huntington Chamber’s next leader

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 23, 2024

The spirit of West Virginians fuels the ambition to magnify Huntington’s business community at the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, said the...

Huntington small businesses prepare for Pink Friday

Huntington small businesses prepare for Pink Friday

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

Huntington, West Virginia, has built a community of small business owners who are coming together to support each other this holiday season.  There...

The stage set up outside the Memorial Student Center during the WV Makes Festival.

WV Makes Festival features local vendors

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 13, 2024

 Inventors, small businesses and local performers were highlighted at the 11th annual West Virginia Makes Festival. Provided by the Marshall Advanced...

Sean Hornbuckle is the West Virginia State Delegate for the 25th House of Delegates District.

“Look at your tomorrow,” state delegate says

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 12, 2024

This interview took place on Wednesday, Oct. 23. It has been edited for conciseness and for the purposes of Student News Live. To see the TV news package...

Calandrelli meets with local child, Marjorie Damron.

West Virginia astronaut inspires future stars at Huntington Children’s Museum

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor November 2, 2024

Emily Calandrelli, the  first West Virginian scheduled to go to outer space in 2026, signed copies of her books at the Huntington Children’s Museum...

University President Brad D. Smith poses in front of a pumpkin designed in his likeness.

Kenova Pumpkin House gears up for 46th anniversary

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

A local Halloween tradition has a new twist that is calculated to amuse and amaze. The key word is “calculated” because for the first time, the...

Mayoral candidates (left to right): Democrat Jennifer Wheeler, Independent Jay Michaels and Republican Patrick Farrell

University hosts mayoral and gubernatorial debates

Evan Green, Executive Editor October 16, 2024

Huntington’s three mayoral candidates and two West Virginia gubernatorial candidates laid out their platforms and visions to Marshall students and the...

Glenn Elliott, the Democrat West Virginia Senate candidate

Democratic Senate candidate comes to Marshall

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter October 9, 2024

Glenn Elliott, the Democrat West Virginia Senate candidate, spoke at Marshall’s campus as a part of his “The Place Where We Belong” tour to get to...

The dogs and cats have their own dedicated spaces at the shelter.

Local animal shelter introduces renovations

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 5, 2024

Walking into the new building at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, visitors would never know it was once a school and a stable for Huntington’s...

Sam Berkrot stands in front of the StoryCorps Airstream Bus.

StoryCorps mobile tour collects stories on campus

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

 In partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting, StoryCorps is visiting Huntington to share stories from members of the community.  The StoryCorps...

Harvard economist discusses local challenges

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter October 2, 2024

On Sept. 30, Harvard economist Gordon Hanson gave a presentation on understanding the economic challenges facing smaller communities, like those in Appalachia,...

The "Eye Guy" is the mascot for Funktafest.

Grub and Groove highlights upcoming music festival

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 1, 2024

Promoting music festival Funktavest 8 on Oct. 12 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater, the Campus Activities Board hosted acts Funkle Sam and HellNaw alongside...

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