The Parthenon

Health and Wellness fair supports physical health for Marshall’s campus

Meg Keller, Reporter • October 12, 2018

Marshall University Health and the Office of Human Resources sponsored the Health and Wellness Fair, Thursday Oct. 11 in the Don Morris room on campus. The event aimed to provide students, staff and...

MUPD offers self-defense class for women

Sam Phillips, Reporter • October 9, 2018

The Marshall University Police Department is offering a women’s self-defense course in the second 8 weeks of the fall semester, as well as in the upcoming spring semester. The class will focus on teaching...

Faith group aims to create safe space for LGBTQ+ students

Jo Gates, Reporter • October 9, 2018

A-SLAY-ing Grace invited LGBTQ+ students to join in a conversation surrounding faith and identity Oct. 8 in the LGBTQ+ Office. The program, which began this semester, is sponsored by University Church,...

Free depression screenings in Harris Hall

Staff Reporter • October 9, 2018

Marshall University’s Psychology Clinic will participate in National Depression Screening Day by offering free depression screenings to Marshall students and the Huntington community. The depression...

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration encourages cultural education and exploration

Douglas Harding, Reporter • October 9, 2018

Marshall University students celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day by singing, dancing and learning about native cultures and items Monday, Oct. 9, on the Memorial Student Center plaza. “It’s important...

SGA votes ‘yes’ on dress code during meetings

Hannah Graham, Reporter • October 9, 2018

The Student Government Association approved a resolution by a unanimous vote after several amendments were made Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Memorial Student Center Shawkey Room. The legislation would have...

Marshall University volunteers repaint the Hal Greer underpass

October 7, 2018

Marshall University faculty, staff and students showed support for the Huntington community by repainting, cleaning and performing landscaping maintenance on the Hal Greer underpass, Friday, Oct. 5. As...

Netflix and Chill event teaches students about bystander intervention

October 7, 2018

Marshall University’s Residence Hall Association and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity sponsored an event Thursday to teach about bystander intervention. The event focused on bystander intervention and...

Marshall stalker pleads guilty, sentenced in magistrate court

Sarah Ingram, News Editor • October 6, 2018

A man who repeatedly stalked female students on Marshall University’s campus was sentenced during magistrate court Friday, Oct. 5. The sentence he received included not being able to enter West Virginia...

Huntington discusses working-class issues with senate member

Douglas Harding, Reporter • October 5, 2018

Huntington residents met to discuss the importance of workers’ unions and other working-class issues with West Virginia senate member and retired United States Army officer Richard Ojeda, Wednesday,...

Breast Cancer Awareness month recognized by Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center by being lit pink

Chelsey Stanley, Reporter • October 3, 2018

Cabell Huntington Hospital organized “Light it up Pink,” a lighting ceremony at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center Oct. 1 to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Over 60 people...

PROACT opens, provides additional recovery services

Sam Phillips, Reporter • October 2, 2018

Marshall Health collaborated with several local hospitals and clinics in opening a center designed to help Huntington residents struggling with addiction. The Provider Response Organization for Addiction...