The Parthenon

Thousands sign petitions to remove Jenkins, Byrd from campus building names

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • June 10, 2020

Two petitions urging Marshall University administrators to rename buildings on campus currently named after a former Confederate general and a former leader in the Ku Klux Klan have garnered thousands...

W.Va. candidate for U.S. House: Save lives, money with universal health care

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • June 8, 2020

Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia’s third district, Hilary Turner, is advocating for saving tens of thousands of lives and several hundred billion dollars through implementing...

University to welcome new students via virtual orientations

Jonathan Still, Contributor • June 6, 2020

New students at Marshall University can digitally experience campus through online virtual orientation sessions starting June 9. Orientations are hosted by the university to allow new students to see...

Two Marshall student athletes, one employee test positive for COVID-19

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor • June 3, 2020

Marshall University announced Monday that two student-athletes and one employee have tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The Marshall University Athletics Department has been preparing to...

Hundreds march in Huntington to protest police brutality, systemic racism

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • May 31, 2020

Hundreds of protestors marched the streets of Huntington Saturday to raise awareness about police brutality and systemic racism amid nationwide demonstrations in the wake of the murder of George Floyd...

Town hall meetings to address student concerns about upcoming semesters

Jonathan Still, Contributor • May 31, 2020

A series of town hall meetings centered on student concerns about how the new academic year will progress will be hosted by the university June 1 through June 19. This past spring semester was affected...

University announces adjustments to 2020-2021 academic calendar

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • May 31, 2020

Marshall University announced Friday new adjustments to the 2020-2021 academic calendar aimed at minimizing travel to and from campus to keep students, staff and faculty safe throughout the upcoming semesters. “The...

W.Va. senators vote to extend federal government spying powers

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • May 25, 2020

The United States Senate passed a bill earlier this month reinstating controversial surveillance powers meant for investigating terrorism and espionage, but which allow the federal government to access...

Advocates concerned how city may handle impending increase in homelessness

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • May 19, 2020

The line of landlords filing eviction notices was “out the door” Monday at the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington as state courts reopened for in-person operations, a magistrate clerk told local...

Marshall University to celebrate spring 2020 commencement Aug. 8

Staff Report • May 6, 2020

The following message is from Marshall University: "HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University has announced it has tentatively rescheduled its spring commencement ceremony for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug....

Prisoners unable to follow safety measures amid pandemic, inmate says

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor • May 5, 2020

An inmate at North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County recently said she and others in the facility are unable to follow safety protocols recommended by health experts and state officials, are not...

Community comes together to provide activities and support for youth

Ralph May, Reporter • April 25, 2020

Sparked by a need to support children displaced by the economic fallout of COVID-19, a collaborated forum is coordinating resources to support local agencies and community members. “West Virginia...