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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Students meet with SGA for its first House of Representatives meeting on Nov. 27.

Campus organizations represented through new SGA branch

Hannah Graham, Reporter November 27, 2018

Marshall University’s Student Government Association had its first House of Representatives meeting Nov. 27. The House of Representatives organization came together for the first time after a long semester...

Constructed in 1937, Jenkins Hall is named after General Albert Gallatin Jenkins, a Confederate general and slave owner. In 2018, Marshall University established a presidential committee to examine names of buildings across campus.

Students for a Democratic Society promotes education, activism

Douglas Harding, Reporter November 27, 2018

Marshall University’s Students for a Democratic Society encourage students and locals to have productive conversations about issues such as colonialism and socialism. “Students for a Democratic Society...

Maurice Cooley and President Jerry Gilbert present a plaque to Spin the Bronze Circle,  for winning the annual Quoits tournament Sept. 19. From left to right, Maurice Cooley, Dave Daniel, Bill Rawlinson and President Gilbert.

Quoits – the age old game of Marshall University

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter November 27, 2018

Quoits is the game Marshall University students and faculty participate in yearly in celebration of John Marshall’s birthday. “Quoits is an old game that goes back until at least the 1700’s,”...

Open submissions for mental health art show

Hannah Graham, Reporter November 27, 2018

The upcoming art show, “Don’t Call Me Crazy-- Resiliency Through Art” is still accepting work from artists for its comprehensive exhibit next semester. Visual artists at Marshall University are able...

DKMS raises awareness about blood cancer, increases education

Sam Phillips, Reporter November 17, 2018

Marshall University students had a drive for DKMS Thursday, Nov. 15, to raise awareness about blood cancer and to encourage students to join the group. DKMS is a nonprofit organization based out of...

Richard Ojeda announces presidential run

Madison Davis, Reporter November 17, 2018

West Virginia State Senator Richard Ojeda announced Monday he is running for president in 2020. Ojeda officially made the announcement Monday afternoon in a live video on his Facebook page. “We’re...

Phase one of all inclusive playground complete

Phase one of all inclusive playground complete

Meg Keller, Reporter November 17, 2018

The Phase One All Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place at St. Cloud Commons Friday, Nov. 16, in Huntington’s West End.  The All Inclusive Playground is designed to break down barriers...

College of business receives donation for new facility

College of business receives donation for new facility

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter November 15, 2018

The Marshall University Lewis College of Business is one of the 187 dual accredited business schools in the world, and with a $25 million donation for a new facility, it will take the school to the next...

Women and Gender Center plans for future following Amendment 1 passing

Joelle Gates, Reporter November 14, 2018

Marshall University’s Women and Gender Center, in addition to Herd Free, plan to raise awareness about abortion and reproductive healthcare following the ruling on Amendment 1. The state amendment,...

After much discussion, Jim's Steak and Spaghetti opted for new uniforms to allow more comfort in the workplace.

Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti updates uniforms

Lillie Bodie, Reporter November 14, 2018

The nostalgic Huntington restaurant, Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House, has changed its uniforms designed in the 1930’s to modern day slacks after 80 years of business. Jimmie Tweel Carder, owner...

The RCBI is working toward expanding aircraft facilities in Huntington as well as collaborating to create flight school through Marshall.

RCBI aims to launch Huntington into the aerospace industry

Derek Gilbert, Reporter November 14, 2018

The Robert C. Byrd Institute is making progress toward its goal of helping to establish an aircraft maintenance facility at Tri-State Airport, and ground has been broken on a Federal Aviation Administration...

Jerry Gowen reviewed the progress O.U.R. Rescue has made since they began fighting child sex trafficking.

National organization, Marshall students fight sex trafficking

Sarah Ingram, News Editor November 14, 2018

Operation Underground Railroad Rescue showcased its new documentary “Operation Toussaint” to Marshall University students and faculty, Monday, Nov. 12, to demonstrate the impact the organization is...

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