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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Workshop to teach mental health skills

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 5, 2018

The Wellness Center at Marshall University and the Department of Social Work are sponsoring a Mental Health First Aid class this Friday in Drinko Library. Students,...

Program available for those suffering from weight-related, self-esteem issues

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 5, 2018

Students suffering from weight-related or self-esteem issues can find support and friendly faces in free group sessions provided by Marshall’s Psychology...

The Park and Recreation Organization for Students is working on creating a Braille trail in the Barboursville Park. The group also celebrates Earth Day through selling plants to raise money for its various outings like white water rafting and hiking.

PROS to collaborate on Braile trail in Barboursville

Amanda Larch, Reporter March 5, 2018

The Park and Recreation Organization for Students will collaborate with the Leo’s Club of Barboursville to create a Braille trail in the Barboursville...

The Fight for Birth Control Comes to Huntington

The Fight for Birth Control Comes to Huntington

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 1, 2018

Community members came together to take action on a sometimes-controversial topic: birth control. Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, Planned Parenthood...

Women’s History Month aims to educate, empower, enlighten

Women’s History Month aims to educate, empower, enlighten

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 1, 2018

The beginning of March marks the start of Women’s History Month, and Student Affairs teamed up with the president’s Commission on Diversity, Equality...

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Reporter March 1, 2018

Domestic Violence A witness reported seeing a male jerk open the driver’s side door of a vehicle, pull back his arm and strike someone sitting in the...

Dress for Success opens doors to public for March Madness Sale

Ginny Blake, Reporter March 1, 2018

Dress for Success River Cities, which is typically only open to clients, will be opening to the public this weekend for its March Madness Sale. The boutique...

‘Thundering Word’ takes home multiple state championship titles

‘Thundering Word’ takes home multiple state championship titles

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 1, 2018

While the spring semester may be winding down, members of the Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team at Marshall University are just getting started, taking...

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week kicks off with scale smashing

Amanda Larch, Reporter March 1, 2018

Eating Disorder Awareness Week kicked off Tuesday afternoon with blue jean decorating, scale smashing and free hot chocolate. As part of events happening...

Marshall University Provost Gayle Ormiston announced in September that he was stepping down as provost after 10 years at the University.

Marshall begins search for new university provost

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter February 26, 2018

Marshall University Provost Gayle Ormiston announced in September he would be stepping down at the conclusion of the academic year. Now, the university’s...

Teachers outside on 5th Avenue of Huntington, West Virginia holding signs calling for increased pay raises and lower deductibles and insurance rates.

West Virginia Teachers continue protests for third day

Zachary Stevens, Reporter February 26, 2018

The West Virginia public school teacher strike continued Monday, meaning that more than 277,000 students are out of school for the third weekday in a...

Students recieve free anxiety screening

Hanna Pennington, Reporter February 26, 2018

Marshall University’s Psychology Clinic offered free anxiety screening for students Friday afternoon in Harris Hall. Krystyn Ford, a second-year student...

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