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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Carolina Rib King was one of the rib vendors at RibFest 2025.

Rain didn’t dampen RibFest 2025

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 9, 2025

Eating ribs four days in a row might sound daunting to some, but at Huntington’s 2025 Ribfest, it’s all part of the experience. Held at Harris Riverfront...

Calamity J is open for business under new management.

Calamity J Bar and Grill under new ownership

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 8, 2025

Calamity J is back, but then again, it never really went anywhere; it’s just under new ownership.  Huntington natives Mark Muth and Mel Cummings...

The Vanity Fair apartments are located beside Harmony House on Fourth Avenue. (Courtesy of Harmony House)

Grad student leads housing efforts downtown

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 6, 2025

Providing living assistance for the unhoused may sound like a job only the city government could do, but one Marshall graduate student is taking matters...

Kung Fu Tea is located at 844 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV.

Huntington welcomes long-awaited boba tea shop

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 5, 2025

It has been more than four years since the Kung Fu Tea sign first appeared in a downtown storefront. Locals often wondered if the shop would ever open....

Ukrainian flags are put on display at the Taste of Ukraine event at the St. Cloud Commons Lodge in Huntington on Aug. 22.

Ukrainian independence celebrated at Taste of Ukraine event

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter August 27, 2025

Ukraine may be over 5,000 miles away from West Virginia, but the country and its culture still have a presence in Huntington. The “Taste of Ukraine”...

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...

The downtown patrol officers will be on duty from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Courtesy of The City of Huntington)

City launches new patrol initiative amid public safety concerns

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 9, 2025

When it comes to feeling safe downtown, some Marshall students say they’re typically comfortable, but several say the opposite. According to a poll...

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...

Every bowl purchased at the event goes to provide 180 meals at Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington.

Students, local potters fight against food insecurity with Empty Bowls

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter May 5, 2025

Not only do Marshall students get to learn pottery, they also get to fight against food insecurity with the Empty Bowls event, an event organizer said. Empty...

Insomnia Cookies employee Jenna Wade serves up ice cream, one of the many treats offered by the dessert shop.

Insomnia Cookies makes Huntington debut near campus

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Late-night snackers and college students, Insomnia Cookies has officially opened in Huntington, West Virginia, serving up the cookies – and ice cream...

Protesters gathered on Marshall’s campus to protest name changes post DEI rollback.

Community members protest changes to LGBTQ, intercultural offices

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 27, 2025

Community members took to the streets to protest the renaming of the Center for African American Studies, the LGBTQ+ Office and the International Student...

The goal of the event was to educate visitors on caring for the planet.

Central City celebrates Earth & Culture Day

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter April 24, 2025

Central City’s Earth & Culture Day, an event hosted by RenewAll and Coalfield Development on April 19, aimed to celebrate local and regional artists,...

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