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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Panelists Dr. Kara Willenburg, Dr. Michael Kilkenny, Melissa Pemberton and Amanda Coleman prepare to discuss the HIV cluster in Cabell County with community members.

Huntington community discusses HIV cluster, harm-reduction programs during public meeting

Blake Newhouse, Reporter September 4, 2019

Citizens of Huntington listened to an overview on the HIV cluster in the city and the harm-reduction programs set in place to combat it during a public...

Students given opportunity to show gratitude with Thank A Donor Days

Brittany Hively, Reporter September 3, 2019

While students are back on campus and adjusting to new schedules, some are taking the time to thank those who make it possible for them to be there. Students...

Candidate for House District 16 Dakota Nelson addresses crowd Monday in Huntington.

Locals explore growing populist movement at campaign kick-off event

Douglas Harding, News Editor September 3, 2019

Community leaders, activists and progressive political officials and candidates from across the state shared stories and sentiments with Huntington residents...

Marshall University’s INTO program has seen a decline of about 50 students since fall 2018.

International students struggle to acquire visas

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter September 3, 2019

Language barriers, culture shock, homesickness and financial issues are some of the difficulties that international students have to face when they study...

Friend at Marshall program welcomes, assists freshmen students

Julianna Everly, Reporter September 3, 2019

Freshmen celebrated the debut of a new program introduced this semester at Marshall during a gathering Friday, Aug. 30 at the Student Center Plaza. The...

H.E.L.P. Center offers academic support to Marshall students

Grant Goodrich, Reporter September 3, 2019

From small beginnings in a cramped basement office in Jenkins Hall, the Higher Education for Learning Problems Center (H.E.L.P.)  has grown over a 35-year...

Dr. Brian A. Gallagher, chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Use Disorder, addresses an auditorium of healthcare professionals at Cabell Huntington Hospital Aug. 28.

Healthcare officials discuss impact of ‘Opioid Reduction Act’ on West Virginia

Blake Newhouse, Reporter August 30, 2019

Healthcare officials from throughout West Virginia discussed how House Bill 2768 would affect opioid prescriptions in the state during a meeting at Cabell...

Del. John Mandt Jr. (R- Cabell, 16), owner of Stewarts Hot Dogs, represents the West Virginia House district including Marshall University, Huntington and surrounding communities.

Stewarts-Sodexo contract terminated amid public pressure

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 28, 2019

A petition circulated earlier this year by community activists calling for the end of the partnership between Stewarts Hot Dogs and state-selected food...

West Virginia House District 16 candidate Dakota Nelson speaks to crowd during ‘Build the Ballot’ event Monday evening at Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten in Huntington.

Huntington residents, local activists organize for municipal ballot initiatives

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 27, 2019

Aiming to give voters more direct access and power in the local legislative process, community organizers and activists collected signatures and raised...

Jenny Anderson, director of Families Leading Change West Virginia, hosts Summer School for Parents in Marshall University’s Drinko Library on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Summer School for Parents explores local school improvement councils

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

A Summer School for Parents Training and Boot Camp aimed at helping locals learn more about policies, power and initiating change in public schools attracted...

Huntington was one of nine winners of the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge to receive a $1 million grant last year, which has helped to initiate the Compass program.

‘Compass’ program assists first responders coping with stress

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor August 6, 2019

Taking care of the those on the front lines who fight the opioid epidemic, natural disasters, death and other potentially traumatic events is the main...

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

West Virginia and the Appalachian region in general—its passionate people, colorful culture and noble, honorable history— compose one of the most misunderstood...

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