The Parthenon

Facutly Senate members oppose concealed carry bill

Ralph May, Reporter • February 4, 2020

The increased stress on a college campus and loss of autonomy are the reasons why members of Faculty Senate are speaking out against the concealed carry bill, which has returned to the West Virginia Legislative...

Refresh Appalachia brings new life to W. Va. agriculture

Brittany Hively, Online Editor • February 4, 2020

While previous generations will remember the old, factory building in Westmoreland as the Corbin Ltd. garment factory, Coalfield Development Corporation is refreshing it for a new generation of opportunities...

Students plan rock climbing trip

Hunter Deem, Reporter • February 4, 2020

Marshall’s Recreation Center adventure program will be taking an eight-day trip to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Arkansas from Mar. 20-29, and the registration deadline for the trip is Tuesday, Mar. 10. The...

Series offering students insight in skills needed after graduation

Ralph May, Reporter • February 4, 2020

A professional enrichment program is assisting students of all majors in gaining practical skills like resume building and interview tips to assist in their career path in an upcoming series. The...

New iPad lab for use in Jenkins

Carson McKinney, Contributer • February 4, 2020

Faculty who work in Jenkins Hall said they are pleased with the building’s newest technological addition: an Apple-partnered, fully-functioning iPad lab. Professor George Watson of the College of...

Marshall Artists Series welcomes opera, “Madame Butterfly”

Emily Hayslett, Reporter • February 4, 2020

“Madame Butterfly,” an opera about love and abandonment between a U.S. Navy Lieutenant and Japanese geisha named Butterfly, and its 30-piece orchestra is coming to Huntington as a part of the 2019-2020...

“The Landing” offers new graduate housing

Olayinka Bamiro, Reporter • February 4, 2020

Current graduate, pharmacy and medical students looking for housing options that will cater to their needs can apply to The Landing, Marshall University’s independently operated on-campus residential...

Professor talks of importance of political science

Jonathan Still, Contributer • February 4, 2020

Robert Behrman is a professor in the political science department at Marshall University. He received his degree in political science from Indiana University. He has won the College of Liberal Arts...

Soul Food Feast welcomes community to celebrate Black History Month

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • February 3, 2020

Getting a taste of culture while gathered around the table, the Marshall University Soul Food Feast invited university and community members alike to enjoy each others’ company and munch on ribs, collard...

#ElectHer Event

Staff Report • January 31, 2020

Encouraging females to run for political office was the main purpose for #ElectHer, an event focused on informing attendees why women should go into politics while also helping them get organized in...

New Panhellenic Council President looks to improve Greek Life’s image

Abby Hanlon, For The Parthenon • January 31, 2020

Improving Greek Life’s image on the Marshall University campus and in the community is just one of the missions the new Panhellenic Council President Hannah Brown has her mind set on. “I feel like...

Marshall at the Capitol Event

Brittany Hively, Online Editor • January 30, 2020

Students, faculty and community members joined delegates at the Marshall at the Capitol event to mingle and declare Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 Marshall University Day.