The Parthenon

New IFC President wants change for Greek Life

Paige Leonard, Reporter • February 5, 2019

By PAIGE LEONARD The Parthenon Increasing recruitment rates and breaking stigmas surrounding Greek Life are some of the goals for new Interfraternity Council President Logan Adkins. “I just...

Buddy System aims to build connections

Savannah Matney, Reporter • February 5, 2019

A new organization on Marshall’s campus is helping make the transition onto campus easier for students. The Buddy System provides students who are not as comfortable attending an event by themselves...

Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter • February 5, 2019

Battery A man approached a female student at Jenkins Hall Jan. 14. The man was wearing a charcoal mask and scarf. He made comments about the female’s makeup and eventually asked for her number. She...

Campus Psychology Clinic provides services

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • February 5, 2019

Marshall University’s Campus Psychology Clinic gives graduate students the opportunity to utilize what they have learned in the past and practice skills they will need in the future while helping members...

4th Annual Auction and Dinner to benefit Huntington City Mission

Piper White, Reporter • February 4, 2019

The fourth annual auction and dinner benefitting the Huntington City Mission will occur Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Conference Center. “We usually reach capacity, which...

Marshall, Huntington communities recognize start of Black History Month

Sarah Ingram, News Editor • February 4, 2019

Black History Month is officially underway after Burnis Morris, Janet Dooley, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and more spoke at the Black History month kick off event Thursday, Jan. 31. The event featured...

Students show thanks for scholarship donations

Makaylah Wheeler, Reporter • February 2, 2019

Donors give the gift of scholarships to Marshall students every semester, but the time is approaching when students will have the opportunity to give back to the donors. Marshall University will kick...

Visiting writers to present Appalachian literature

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • January 29, 2019

In connection with the A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series, two Appalachian authors will read from and answer questions about their work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Shawkey Room of...

Moonlight Cookies delivers sweet treats to satisfy evening cravings

Anna Marsh, Reporter • January 29, 2019

For those who may be craving late night sweets, Moonlight Cookies delivers. Moonlight Cookies is a new business at Heritage Station which opened last Halloween. “I feel like Huntington needed...

Students campaign for change

Trey Delida, Reporter • January 29, 2019

As the state’s legislative session continues, some concerned students focus on the legislation surrounding an issue they said they find indispensable to students and residents of West Virginia: Water. The...

Geography Department experiences growth

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • January 29, 2019

An increased number of graduate students. Less class cancellations. Changes in professors’ workloads. More diversity of students. These are all changes Marshall’s University’s Geography Department...

‘Super Saturday’ returns to Huntington Feb. 2

Piper White, Reporter • January 29, 2019

The United Way’s 19th Annual Super Saturday Event is expecting a big turn out this Saturday. Last year, over 500 children, parents, and caretakers attended this free event. This annual event consists...