The Parthenon

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

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...

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...

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...

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...