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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Suit Up event prepares students for professional wardrobe needs

Ralph May, Reporter March 26, 2020

Students and alumni expanded their wardrobe with professional wear at a reduced price at the biannual Suit Up event at JCPenney in collaboration with the Marshall University Career Education Office this...

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate crisis responses, state economy

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 25, 2020

Amid growing concerns regarding Gov. Jim Justice’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, three Democratic gubernatorial candidates took to the debate stage Tuesday to detail their own policies and ideas...

Marshall postpones commencement ceremony, not to resume in-person classes

Staff Report March 19, 2020

The following was released from President Jerry Gilbert through University Communications: ”Dear Marshall University students, faculty and staff, Thank you all for your cooperation and patience as...

Student studying in Japan to return to US

Emily Hayslett, Reporter March 17, 2020

While classes at Marshall University closed due to COVID-19, Marshall students in Japan studying at Kansai Gaidai University have been facing classes moving online for weeks and some are now being told...

J.R. has been homeless for two months and traveled to Huntington for the first time last week.

Homeless in Huntington: Wayne Glover Jr., ‘J.R.’

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

Wayne Glover Jr., or J.R., is 52 years old and was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he has been homeless in Huntington for about one week. Glover said he has been homeless for the past two months,...

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.

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