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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Gilbert encourages students to remain on campus

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 17, 2020

While some universities are evacuating, Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert recommends students who live in residence halls remain on campus.  As part of Marshall’s plan to combat the COVID-19...

University programs aim to ease transition to online courses

Ralph May, Reporter March 17, 2020

The abrupt switch to all online courses for Marshall University because of the COVID-19 is being eased by various programs created by the Online Learning department.   “Online Learning has created...

Students to not be penalized by COEPD changes

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor March 17, 2020

With schools closing throughout the country because of COVID-19, some education students at Marshall University are wondering how they should finish their clinicals and stay on track. The dean of the College...

M.A.S. cancels film festival, remains hopeful

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor March 17, 2020

The Marshall Artists Series director of marketing said the Bannf Mountain Film Festival World Tour set for March 31 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but the organization is hopeful “Waitress”...

In addition to their food pantry, Drinko Library offers hand sanitizer stations and recommends practicing social distancing on campus. Dining services such as Harless Dining Hall, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks will remain open.

Food pantry, dining services remain open during COVID-19 crisis

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 17, 2020

Marshall University’s food pantry will remain open during the period of non-face-to-face classes, though it will close during the originally scheduled spring break.  It is open Mondays from 1:30-3:30...

TEDx speakers recognize importance of building connections

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor March 14, 2020

A musician, former foster kid, future astronomer, Hurricane Katrina survivor, journalist and World War II Medal of Honor recipient taught an audience about building connections during the TEDxMarshallU...

Marshall moves classes to online

Staff Report March 11, 2020

Marshall is suspending all in-person classes March 16-20, and beginning March 30, all class instruction will be delivered non-face-to-face, per announcement from University Communications.

Mothers on campus: Pre-K classroom incorporates arts

Mothers on campus: Pre-K classroom incorporates arts

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 10, 2020

The Marshall University Early Education STEAM Center allows children to experience their creativity to the fullest in a nontraditional classroom setting. Located on the first floor of Corbly Hall, this...

Honors students win W. Va. Addy awards

Brittany Hively, Online Editor March 10, 2020

It is not unusual to see students working together on class projects, but what is less common is students from different fields of study coming together to work on projects outside of classes.  This...

Women reflect on anniversary of 19th Amendment

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 10, 2020

One hundred years ago, on March 10, 1920, in a 15-14 vote, the West Virginia state senate ratified the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Now a century later, organizations across the state...

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor March 10, 2020

The following information was provided by the Marshall University Police Department records. Destruction of property A student reported her vehicle had been broken into after discovering the driver’s...

Marshall University Dance Gala welcomes 87-year-old Ella Hay

Emily Hayslett, Reporter March 10, 2020

“Dancing for a Lifetime” is the title of this year’s Marshall University Dance Gala and the guest of honor is 87-year-old Ella Hay, who really has been dancing for the majority of her life. “I’ve...

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