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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

NASA offers student opportunities for West Virginians

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

New opportunities have been presented for students across West Virginia thanks to the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium.  Earlier this month, the organization...

The Hal Greer Blvd. construction runs from Third Avenue to Washington Blvd.

Hal Greer Blvd. causes issues for commuters

Baylee Parsons, News Editor September 22, 2024

The clock hits 5 p.m. It’s been a long day at Marshall University, and you are more than ready to go home. But when you get in your car, you don’t...

7 Brew employees served coffee outside of the Rec on Tuesday.

Free brews spread the news

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Free coffee to students on campus was the way 7 Brew celebrated the opening of their new location Tuesday, Sept. 17.  The coffee shop set up a station...

Bullet casings were found in the driveway of one of the 1400 block houses on Sept. 16. It’s unclear when the casings first appeared.

Bullet casings found on frat row

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Shell casings are in a parking lot on Fifth Avenue two weeks after police responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Students on campus were alerted...

Sandfest benefits the Huntington Children's Museum, which is located on Washington Avenue.

Sand Sculpting to Benefit Local Museum

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter September 14, 2024

The event lead for Sandfest, a fundraiser for the Huntington Children’s Museum happening on Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m., expects more people than previous...

Flotsam River Circus, from Aug. 29 to 30 2024

Flotsam River Circus

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor September 6, 2024

Flotsam River Circus, a traveling troupe that puts on what it calls “post-apocalyptic performances,” floated into Huntington’s Harris Riverfront...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

West Virginia experiences worst drought since 2008

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 4, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice extended the state of emergency in West Virginia starting in Aug. 26 due to drought conditions plaguing the state since late July.  The...

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