The Parthenon

Marshall organizations partner with A.D. Lewis Community Center for toy drive

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • December 6, 2019

As the holiday season is fast approaching, organizations at Marshall University are partnering with the A.D. Lewis Community Center to collect toys through the Toy Drive campaign as a way to give back...

International students face obstacles finding full-time employment

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Work environment, economic opportunities and personal freedom are some of the top reasons why international students decide to stay and work in the United States. However, pursuing a career in the U.S....

Award-winning professional pianist performs in recital at Smith Hall

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Those in attendance at Smith Hall Monday evening were treated to a musical performance by an award-winning professional pianist. The piano recital was led by Antonio Galera, a professional artist who...

Stress Relief Week helps students relax during dead week

Julianna Everly, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Students have the opportunity to take a break from the stress of preparing for finals week and fix their minds on relaxing, stress-free activities happening across campus. The Campus Activities Board...

New program helps students cut back on textbook expenses

Sarah Rowe, Reporter • December 3, 2019

A new Marshall program is using works published under public domain to save students hundreds of dollars by reducing the price of textbooks by as much as 90%. “Students don’t realize how much influence...

Student Affairs pushes for commuter involvement on campus

Brittany Hively, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Marshall University Student Affairs is continuously working on programs to make life easier for students, including commuter student services, which is growing in size and expanding in options. While...

Students, community members attend Climate Reality Project presentation by Marshall professor

Blake Newhouse, Reporter • November 22, 2019

Students have the capability to properly address climate change, but it will take a full effort from communities and representatives, said a social worker on Marshall University’s campus Wednesday evening. “Can...

INTO Marshall raises money for food through iGive campaign

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • November 22, 2019

In West Virginia, 268,070 people are struggling with hunger, and of them, 76,970 are children, which means one in seven people and one in five children struggles with hunger, according to the Feeding America...

Post-graduation employment poses difficulties for international students

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • November 19, 2019

While many Marshall University senior students are pressured to find a job after they graduate, international students face a more challenging obstacle if they choose to seek an internship through the...

Women’s and Gender Center seeks volunteers for menstrual supply drive

Taylor Speight, Reporter • November 19, 2019

To help provide more menstrual products for students, the Women’s and Gender Center is now partnering with the Student Government Association and other organizations with a goal of finding long-term...

MUPD patch board sentimental to local law enforcement

Robert Castillo, Reporter • November 19, 2019

The Marshall University Police Department’s “patch board” represents unique moments to bring law enforcement together. The patch board consists of different police patches currently or previously...

EDGE program offers college transition assistance

Glennda Sims, Reporter • November 19, 2019

Marshall University offers different sources of assistance for students throughout their college career, and EDGE is a program designed for freshmen and sophomores during their transition from high school...