The Parthenon

MU Classical Association plans to create ‘Classical Ambassador’ program

Amanda Larch, Reporter • April 16, 2018

Marshall University’s Classical Association offers students an opportunity to learn about Greek and Roman history and culture and supplies an outlet to express their common interests. Courtney Shrewsberry,...

Marshall sophomore wins Critical Language Scholarship, study abroad to Japan

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • April 16, 2018

A second-year student will embark on the trip of a lifetime in the fall for a year-long study abroad in Japan after becoming the fifth Marshall attendee to receive the Critical Language Scholarship, or...

Last day for West Virginians to register to vote

Ginny Blake, Reporter • April 16, 2018

West Virginia’s primary elections take place on May 8. Today marks the last day to register to vote in this election, which can be done so on the Secretary of State’s website. Pew Research reports...

Marshall legend Hal Greer dies

Zach Stevens, Reporter • April 16, 2018

Hal Greer, Marshall University Basketball and National Basketball Association Hall of Famer, died Saturday at the age of 81. Greer was one of Marshall University’s most well-known players and paved the...

MU film makers to compete in Green Globes

Rachael Cook, Reporter • April 12, 2018

Marshall University students will have a chance to show their various films at the Film Club and CAB’s Green Globes April 21 at 7 p.m. on Harless Field. Chase Jarrell, vice president of Film Club, said...

New technology option lets students use fingerprints to access dining halls

Amanda Larch, Reporter • April 12, 2018

Marshall University’s Campus Card Office and the information technology department collaborated to create an alternative to swiping student IDs to enter Towers Marketplace and Harless Dining Hall. Students...

Marshall celebrates World Fusion Day

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • April 12, 2018

Marshall University’s third annual World Fusion Day on the Memorial Student Center plaza gave students and faculty a taste of exciting and different cultures, values and ways of life Wednesday afternoon. The...

Greek Week in full swing

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • April 12, 2018

Chariot races, competition and feasting are all the makings for Greek games. That is what Marshall University’s Greek Week has consisted of thus far, beginning with a volleyball tournament on Sunday. “My...

Green Zone training aims to expand inclusivity to student veterans on campus

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter • April 12, 2018

“A green zone is a physical location in Baghdad that was considered a safe zone,” said Brian Locke, the director of G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s veterans at Mississippi State...

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • April 12, 2018

Petit Larceny A student reported their Fossil watch had been stolen from the second floor of the Recreation Center on March 28. The student claimed he was wearing the watch while exercising, but he took...

Greek Life collects canned foods, prepares hygiene kits for charities

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • April 12, 2018

Fraternities and sororities rallied together to assemble care packages, make blankets and collect cans for their community service event during Greek Week on Tuesday to donate to local organizations. “I...

: Annual Thundering Word showcase aims to educate, recruit new members

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • April 9, 2018

Marshall’s Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team hosted their annual showcase Monday evening in Smith Hall which highlighted the team’s award-winning speeches. The event showcased eight members...