The Parthenon

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...

Huntington included in ‘51 Affordable Discoveries’

Trey Delida, Reporter • January 29, 2019

After being named America’s Best Community in April 2017, Huntington was recognized as one of “51 Affordable Discoveries Across America 2019” by an article on a travel-related website. The article,...

New interim senators sworn into SGA

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • January 29, 2019

Fourteen interim senators were sworn into the Student Government Association Tuesday, Jan. 29 during a student senate meeting in the Memorial Student Center. The 14 interim senators were approved...

Bible course offered to students

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • January 29, 2019

Perspectives, a movement sweeping the United States, offers college level courses to communities to teach members to unite Christians and “live a life of purpose.” Katelyn Hannan, a community member...

‘Stop the Sell Out’ Rally protests Huntington City Council vote

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager • January 29, 2019

Despite being met by a “Stop the Sell Out” rally, Huntington City Council voted 8-3 Monday, Jan. 28, to accept an ordinance giving up the city’s right to appoint three members to the Cabell Huntington...

‘WV Can’t Wait’ movement aims to engage, represent state’s disenfranchised

Douglas Harding, Online, Social Media Manager • January 27, 2019

As part of his 55 County Town Hall Tour, an anti-poverty community organizer turned gubernatorial candidate met with local constituents to discuss their priorities and the “WV Can’t Wait” movement...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Vision Board Party helps students plan futures

Paige Leonard, Reporter • January 26, 2019

In order to help students plan their futures and make their dreams become a reality, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted a vision board party Thursday evening in the Memorial Student Center. “The...

Marshall Department of Social Work to offer Suicide Prevention Training

Savanah Matney, Reporter • January 25, 2019

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training sessions will begin Jan. 28 in Drinko Library Room 402 and be open to all Marshall University students, staff and faculty. QPR Suicide Prevention...