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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Government shutdown leaves Americans without SNAP benefits, increasing demand on food banks. (Courtesy of Lisa Welton)

SNAP cuts and the effects on food pantries

Bailey Todd, Staff Reporter November 7, 2025

As of Nov. 1, SNAP benefits for Americans have started to run dry partially due to the government shutdown, leaving millions with no way to receive food...

The Facing Hunger Foodbank is located at 1327 7th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

Facing Hunger Foodbank fights food insecurity as SNAP freezes

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor November 5, 2025

When the government shutdown halted SNAP benefits for nearly 80% of those it serves, Facing Hunger Foodbank had to act fast and get creative to fill the...

Landry Bender, as Olivia, appears in a scene filmed at the Pumpkin House in Kenova. (Courtesy of Erik Bloomquist)

‘Self Help’ transforms Huntington into haunting cinematic background

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 27, 2025

Huntington, West Virginia, and nearby areas transformed into the eerie backdrop for “Self Help,” a horror film that turns a self-actualization community...

Dakota Martin’s son frequently assists with the delivery of the NICU care packages. (Courtesy of Dakota Martin)

Local hairstylist uplifts NICU moms through self-care

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 19, 2025

Between the sleepless nights and hospital monitors, self-care often slips away for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit moms, leading one local hairstylist, and...

The West Virginia Book Festival features a variety of authors, books and events.

Professor’s immigrant experience, novel to be featured at festival

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 14, 2025

Free to all is the annual West Virginia Book Festival on Oct. 25 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. This event will feature several authors,...

Visitors enjoy food, music and fall fun at the 40th West Virginia Pumpkin Festival   at Milton’s Pumpkin Park.

Pumpkin Festival offers gourd times for all

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 7, 2025

Pumpkin pies, handmade crafts and the sound of live music filled Milton’s Pumpkin Park Thursday, Oct. 2, as the 40th annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival...

The new historical marker is located on Buffington Street near the Guyandotte boat ramp.

Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour: New plaque honors the story of an enslaved man

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

In remembrance of a man’s courage to liberate himself and gain freedom, a plaque marker was placed on Buffington Street in Guyandotte, West Virginia.  The...

Tri-State vendors set up tents Sept. 27 for the 42nd annual West Virginia Chili Fest, featuring food, drinks, activities and live music.

Chili for charity: West Virginia’s annual Chili Fest raises almost $100,000

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Various vendors from across the Tri-State area set up cooking tents the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, kicking off a full day of food, drinks, activities...

The seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair brings the Huntington community together on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Annual Minority Health Fair spreads personal healthcare advocacy

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

The Huntington community gathered at Ritter Park for the seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair, hosted by Marshall University’s Minority...

Glenn's Sporting Goods (The Parthenon/Ella Hatfield)

Glenn’s Sporting Goods: Bleeding green for more than 50 years

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 20, 2025

On game days in Huntington, a sea of green spreads through the city streets. From lawn chairs in Joan C. Edwards Stadium’s parking lot to the hoodies...

The recent uptick in enrollment has impacted several areas across campus, with noticeable increases in wait times at popular dining spots like Chick-fil-A and La Famiglia.

Enrollment up after decade’s decline

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 18, 2025

Overcoming a decade of declining enrollment, Marshall is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students choosing to call it home. Jerry...

Jessa Dingess poses with the ONEbox at The Lantern. (Courtesy of Caitlin Trombley)

Overdose reversal kits to promote safety in local bars

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 16, 2025

In a city once known as the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, two Marshall professors are taking strides to ensure the community is not only protected...

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