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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Kristina Anderson, founder of the Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools, and MUPD Chief Jim Terry discuss the ways in which Marshall University could improve campus safety at the 2019 Yeager Symposium Oct. 22.

Virginia Tech Tragedy survivor discusses personal safety in the age of mass shootings

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 27, 2019

Kristina Anderson was sitting in her French classroom when a lone gunman charged into her classroom, killing 11 of her classmates and her professor. On...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Robert Castillo, Reporter October 25, 2019

Harassment The Marshall University Police Department received a call about telephone harassment happening in the Freshman North Residence Hall at approximately...

Pizza and Professors event to encourage personal connections

Glennda Sims, Contributor October 22, 2019

Pizza, professors and potential opportunities for students interested in English courses will all be available during the English department’s Pizza...

Marshall University students, staff, faculty and community members celebrate the Mid-Ohio Valley Center’s 25th anniversary Monday afternoon in Point Pleasant.

Mid-Ohio Valley Center celebrates 25th anniversary

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 22, 2019

Students, faculty and community members celebrated the Mid-Ohio Valley Center’s 25th anniversary Monday afternoon, highlighting the impacts the center...

Students, MUPD officers to talk over taco lunch

Robert Castillo, Reporter October 22, 2019

The Student Conduct Office and Marshall University’s Police Department are inviting students to join them from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 on the Memorial...

Marshall international students will participate with students from across the world in Bridges International’s Vision Conference from Dec. 28, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.

Students to travel to Atlanta, Ga. for Vision Conference

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter October 22, 2019

New Year’s is an opportunity to spend time with family, but for students who are thousands of miles from home, this time of the year can be lonesome...

Students at the In Their Shoes event read options in a simulator experience that detail realities of domestic violence.

In Their Shoes honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Julianna Everly, The Parthenon October 22, 2019

 Students had the opportunity to participate in an interactive simulation that follows the story of someone struggling with a domestic violence situation...

Local rapper Shelem performs during the Localization pop-up show at the West Edge Factory Oct. 18.

Localization pop-up show highlights local art scene

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 20, 2019

The Localization pop-up show Friday at the West Edge Factory showcased the works of dozens of local creators for participants and attendees, inspiring...

Marshall public health student Fortune Ezemobi interacts with Nils Haynes of the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health during the inaugural Minority Health Fair at the Memorial Student Center Oct. 17.

Inaugural Minority Health Fair builds bridges between communities, services

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 19, 2019

In West Virginia, minority communities are disproportionately impacted by various health-related issues such as stigmas surrounding diseases and treatment...

During the United Way Workplace Campaign kick-off celebration, attendees mingled and speakers gave an overview of what United Way is doing in the community Oct. 17.

United Way Workplace Campaign kicks off with celebration including Marshall, Huntington community members

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 18, 2019

A full day of work did not stop Marshall faculty and staff from attending the United Way Workplace Campaign kick-off celebration Thursday evening.  “Marshall’s...

Performance by Charleston band, open mic session to occur at A Night of Soul event

Taylor Speight, Reporter October 18, 2019

A Night of Soul, an event focused on entertainment and fun during homecoming festivities organized by the Marshall University Black United Students and...

National Book Award nominee, Ojibwe author to be next guest in Visiting Writers Series

Summer Jewell, Reporter October 18, 2019

Native American Heritage Month is in November, but it will be celebrated early at Marshall University with a reading by a National Book Award nominated...

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