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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Community members share unemployment concerns

Taevion Kinsey, Reporter April 8, 2020

One of the biggest effects of the spread of COVID-19 is the rise in unemployment. Business are cutting people’s hours and often letting employees go to cut down on the risk factor of spreading the coronavirus. “I...

Marshall University history professor shares perspective on pandemic

Talor Bennett, Reporter April 8, 2020

Chris White, a professor of history in Marshall University's College of Liberal Arts, was able to share his perspective on the global history of the COVID-19 disease. A pandemic is defined as a disease...

Marshall University employee hospitalized with COVID-19

Staff Report April 7, 2020

The following message was released to students from University Communications: "This message is notification that a Marshall University employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The employee is currently...

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Volunteers sew, deliver masks for healthcare professionals throughout state

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor April 4, 2020

The West Virginia Mask Army has delivered more than 3,300 free, homemade masks to 14 medical facilities across the state as of April 4, with more orders to be delivered this weekend. The goal of the...

Office of Academic Affairs provides answers to credit/no credit grading

Brittany Hively, Online Editor April 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was done in a Q&A form to ensure the information is delivered with as much detail as possible. It is an ongoing story and will likely be updated as more information is provided....

Huntington Tenants Union calls for rent strike amid historic unemployment crisis

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor April 3, 2020

In response to unprecedented unemployment numbers resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, tenants and housing advocates nationwide are calling on the federal government to implement protective measures...

Biology student, Darby McCloud, only completed 40 of her originally scheduled 90 hour capstone, due to concerns of coronavirus.

COVID-19 causes university to suspend biology capstone research, job shadowing

Ralph May, Reporter April 3, 2020

An email sent to all capstone biology students at Marshall University stated all capstone research and job shadowing opportunities were suspended due to safety measures associated with COVID-19. Research...

Students circulate petition calling for change in grading system

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 31, 2020

A petition calling on Marshall University administrators to switch from a traditional grading system to a “credit/no credit” or “pass/fail” system for the spring 2020 semester was posted online...

Marshall bookstore partners with Redshelf to provide free ebooks to students

Talor Bennett, Reporter March 31, 2020

Before Marshall University chose to cancel face-to-face classes for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19, many students left for spring break thinking they would return and did not bring their...

Updates to print schedule

Updates to print schedule

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 31, 2020

To ensure the health and safety of our staff, The Parthenon will not be printing a physical paper until April 22. This edition will also be inserted into The Herald-Dispatch. Additionally, we are continuing...

Counseling Center offers alternative options for students

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 31, 2020

“We are…Marshall” is a phrase most students are familiar with. At the Counseling Center, their message is “We Are…Here for you.” Director Candace Layne said all students are encouraged, now...

A notice in a Kanawha County nursing home details the facility's recommended procedures regarding wearing masks and taking smoke breaks.

W.Va. health facility horror stories: “It feels like my safety doesn’t come first.”

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 27, 2020

Editor’s note: Some sources in this story agreed to speak only on the condition of anonymity out of fear of repercussions regarding their employment. Amid the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, healthcare...

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