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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Student Affairs connects students to campus resources

Brittany Hively, Reporter November 19, 2019

Marshall University’s Student Affairs office offers more than just academic resources to students— they offer a helping hand when in need.  “We have a lot of really good resources on campus depending...

Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House in Huntington has been an Open to All member since January 2019 and displays the sticker on the entrance to the business.

Huntington earns perfect score in Municipal Equality Index

Brittany Hively, Reporter November 19, 2019

Making strides toward equality, Huntington is now the first city in West Virginia to earn a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. According to the Human Rights Campaign’s...

Stephen Ritz, a South Bronx educator, speaks in Huntington about Green Bronx Machine Nov. 14.

Green Bronx Machine model to come to Huntington through local child welfare provider

Brittany Hively, Reporter November 16, 2019

The Green Bronx Machine, founded by South Bronx educator Stephen Ritz, is coming to Huntington, West Virginia.  Green Bronx Machine is “dedicated to cultivating minds and harvesting hope," according...

Marshall psychology professor April Fugett-Fuller discussed how frustration can be transformed into beauty during a lecture in Drinko Library Nov. 14.

Marshall professor lectures on transforming frustration into beauty

Aaron Dickens, Reporter November 15, 2019

Frustration can be a frequent occurrence throughout not only student lives, but professors’ lives as well. But as students and professors progress throughout their classes, this frustration can be transformed...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Robert Castillo, Reporter November 14, 2019

Underage Drinking Marshall University Police Department officers responded to a call regarding two males suspected to be drinking underage in Haymaker Hall at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Nov. 5. Once...

David Barron, United States Circuit Judge of the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, addresses the crowd during an Amicus Curiae lecture Nov. 12.

Federal judge discusses separation of powers in government during Amicus Curiae lecture

Blake Newhouse, Reporter November 14, 2019

Reflecting on the history of how presidents and Congress have allocated powers of war can allow people to learn more about the government and separation of powers, said a U.S. Court of Appeals judge Tuesday...

75 honored at 49th Memorial Fountain Ceremony

75 honored at 49th Memorial Fountain Ceremony

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor November 14, 2019

The Marshall University community remembered the 75 killed in the Nov. 14, 1970 plane crash today at the 49th Memorial Fountain Ceremony. Speakers reflected on the tragedy before the annual shutting...

Legislative members, families, children and canines alike honored Veterans at a Veterans Day program and ceremony.

Veterans honored at annual ceremony and program

Sarah Rowe, Reporter November 14, 2019

Service member sacrifices were honored by legislative members, families, children and canines alike at a Veterans Day program and ceremony. “I’ve actually been asked ‘What do veterans sacrifice?’"...

Students raise funds, awareness to combat human trafficking

Julianna Everly, Reporter November 12, 2019

By selling bracelets and baked goods, two Marshall University students are beginning to raise money and awareness for combatting the problem of human trafficking in the area.  The idea originally came...

West Virginia’s first commercial compost facility is located in Huntington and is set to open this spring.

Marshall to open state’s first commercial compost facility

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor November 12, 2019

Marshall University’s Sustainability Department plans to open West Virginia’s first commercial compost facility this spring, continuing its progress toward a greener campus and city. Sustainability...

International students struggle with employment complications

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter November 12, 2019

As non-citizens of the United States, international students can only apply for off-campus jobs in cases of severe economic hardship, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Just...

Organization aims to change culture of literacy throughout W.Va.

Brittany Hively, Reporter November 12, 2019

The goal of Read Aloud West Virginia is to improve literacy among elementary school students in the state through reading.  “Read Aloud West Virginia’s mission is to change the literacy culture...

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