The Parthenon

WOW to include Autism Ally Training next fall

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • February 5, 2019

A senate resolution approved during the meeting of Marshall University’s student senate will bring Autism Ally Training and Safe Space Training to the annual Week of Welcome. Senate Resolution 76.07...

PHC president casts vision for future of Greek Life

Paige Leonard, Reporter • February 5, 2019

Challenging stigmas and instilling diversity and inclusion in Greek Life are high on the list of priorities for the new president of the Panhellenic Council at Marshall University. “I wanted to join...

New scholarship honors President Gilbert’s parents

Sarah Ingram, News Editor • February 5, 2019

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert established a new scholarship in memory of his parents to provide students in need with opportunities for a more educated life without accruing more student...

The Visual Arts Center: home to the College of Art and Design

Anna Marsh, Reporter • February 5, 2019

Marshall University’s Visual Arts Center is home to students and faculty within the College of Arts and Media’s School of Art and Design. Classes in the VAC include those focusing on photography,...

New apartments to be available for grad students

Madalyn McCoy, Reporter • February 5, 2019

The future is here for Marshall University graduate students, as they will now have their own apartment complex with access to campus. “When new graduate students are moving to the Huntington area,...

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...