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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall student Alex Runyon’s main platforms for her blog are on social media.

Student’s blog promotes having fun with fast-food

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor July 9, 2019

Most people would never allow a stranger in line in front of them at a restaurant choose their next meal, but that is precisely what Alex Runyon did. As part of her “Eating Out with Alex Runyon” blog,...

Dementia Friendly Huntington makes connection between dementia, businesses

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor June 25, 2019

A grant-funded coalition in Huntington is working to make connections between businesses and those with dementia through training and community activities.  “The disease is no prevention no cure,”...

‘Marshall on the Rise’ theme at State of the University in D.C.

‘Marshall on the Rise’ theme at State of the University in D.C.

Sydney Shelton, Contributor June 25, 2019

Marshall University’s accomplishments and a look at what lies ahead were highlighted at the State of the University address in Washington, D.C. last week to promote ‘Marshall on the Rise.’  The...

“Wake Up Dorothy” production team members gather around camera to make group decision.

Local creators pushing cinematic boundaries

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 25, 2019

In April of last year, one Marshall University student, Jason Morgan, then-sophomore commercial music major, had the idea to tell a coming-of-age story of Appalachian artistry, culture and inspiration...

Unprecedented 9/11, terrorism course challenges popular narratives

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 25, 2019

This summer, Marshall University history professor Chris White began teaching his unprecedented (at the university) class on the causes and implications of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United...

Marshall’s Green Machine is often utilized by students on late nights and weekends.

Bus system improves student independence, safety

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor June 25, 2019

Since its initial run in 2016, a Marshall bus has provided more than 55 thousand rides for members of the herd. The Green Machine, along with the other busses that run with the Tristate Transit Authority...

INTO members pose for selfie.

International program encourages campus involvement

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor June 25, 2019

47 countries. One campus. Marshall University’s INTO Center has been home to international students from throughout the world since its establishment in 2013. Though many assume the title is an acronym,...

Center on Budget and Policy explores poverty, education reform

Center on Budget and Policy explores poverty, education reform

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 13, 2019

Amid the state legislature’s summer special sessions for education reform and following the recent release of a report on “The State of Public Education in West Virginia,” by the West Virginia Chamber...

Hardin was arrested on Friday, June 7 on second-degree sexual assault charges.

Marshall student expelled amidst new sexual assault charges

Staff Report June 12, 2019

Marshall University announced the expulsion of a student facing second-degree sexual assault charges in a statement released this morning. Joseph Hardin was arrested Friday on four sexual assault charges...

Eric Dillon will be attending Marshall University this fall as a first-year computer science major.

High hopes, academic ambitions ahead for incoming Yeager scholars

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 11, 2019

Outstanding academic ambitions and accomplishments are just two of several aspects which separate some college students from their peers, and Marshall University’s class of 2023 Yeager scholars is no...

North Residence Hall and South Residence Hall are neighboring, double occupancy co-ed halls for first-year students.

Campus living comes with benefits

Sarah Ingram, Campus Editor June 11, 2019

Living on campus is all about building relationships, being involved and having a great time according to one resident advisor at Marshall University.  “We [resident advisors] want students to have...

Last month, Huntington Fire Department personell traveled out of town to inspect the engine.

Unveiling of Huntington’s kelly-green Marshall fire engine forthcoming

Douglas Harding, News Editor June 11, 2019

After roughly a year in-the-works, the unveiling of an unprecedented kelly-green Marshall University-themed fire engine by the Huntington Fire Department in the coming weeks is imminent. The engine...

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