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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Sustainability department pushes for more ‘green’ options on campus

Hanna Pennington, Reporter April 23, 2018

Marshall University green will become more than just a color this coming fall as the Sustainability Department makes a push toward sustainable living on campus. Glass recycling will be introduced throughout...

Marshall Recognizes Autism Awareness Month with educational workshop for students and staff

Amanda Larch, Reporter April 23, 2018

As part of Autism Awareness Month, Marshall University’s West Virginia Autism Training Center presented an educational workshop for students yesterday about autism and how to become an ally to students...

Marshall Police assist in Huntington drug bust

Sarah Ingram, Reporter April 19, 2018

Marshall University Police Department assisted the Huntington Police Department and multiple other state and local officials in the city-wide raids to takedown drug traffickers Tuesday. Led by Huntington...

Caleb Bowen in Bib, 323 running in the 2018 Boston Marathon Monday. Bowen is an assistant coach for the Marshall Thundering Herd track and field team.

Bowen brings Herd to Boston

Luke Creasy, Reporter April 19, 2018

Nearly 30,000 runners lined up to race in the 122nd annual Boston Marathon Monday morning. One runner in the crowd has a special connection to Marshall University. Caleb Bowen, a local product who graduated...

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Reporter April 19, 2018

Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction MUPD received calls April 10 stating a man described by witnesses as “acting erratic” was disturbing the children and faculty at the Marshall University Child Development...

Marshall celebrates Earth Day

Marshall celebrates Earth Day

Hanna Pennington, Reporter April 19, 2018

Earth Day, which is typically April 22, came early for the Marshall community Wednesday afternoon as student organizations and outside groups filled the Memorial Student Center Plaza with educational and...

CAB offers students the chance to decompress with ‘Stress Relief Week’

Amanda Larch, Reporter April 19, 2018

Marshall University’s Campus Activity Board will sponsor a Stress Relief Week starting Monday to assist students studying and preparing for their final exams. Alexandra Pfost, president of CAB, said...

Marshall welcomes prospective students for Green and White Day

Sarah Ingram, Reporter April 16, 2018

Families from far and wide visited Marshall University to check out campus life and make decisions about where they want to attend college in the near future during Green and White Day Monday. Green...

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,...

Christian Thompson in a Japanese Sado club tea house during his trip overseas in high school.

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...

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