The Parthenon

SGA results are in: Hunter Barclay and Hannah Petracca upset with minutes left

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • March 14, 2018

Five. The number on everyone’s mind right now. Hunter Barclay and Hannah Petracca have been elected student body president and vice president, with five votes separating their team with Jeremiah Parlock...

Davis, Parker campaign uses dating app to solicit votes

STAFF REPORT • March 14, 2018

In the past two days the Parthenon has become aware of campaign practices that has undermined the platform and message of one of the student government campaigns. Through the use of the social media dating...

SGA Candidates make final push before polls open

Briana Murphy, The Parthenon • March 12, 2018

On Monday, March 12, student body presidential and vice-presidential candidates met in the Shawkey Dining Room to have their second debate. Topics for the debate included: civil discourse, a main element...

Marshall fraternity and Rec staff raise awareness for thyroid cancer

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • March 12, 2018

Members of Alpha Tau Omega and the Marshall University Recreation Center staff competed in a soccer tournament this past weekend to show support for a Marshall student recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Thomas...

Marshall students urged to prepare homes for Spring Break

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • March 12, 2018

Students are encouraged by Marshall University’s police department and Housing and Residence Life to prepare their homes and dorm rooms before leaving for spring break. Chief Jim Terry has tips to...

Women’s Center sponsoring diaper drive for expectant mothers

Amanda Larch, Reporter • March 12, 2018

The Women’s Center is sponsoring a diaper drive for the Cabell County Community Baby Shower. The Community Baby Shower helps families and first time expectant mothers prepare for the responsibility of...

‘Sons and Daughters’ campaign earns international recognition

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • March 12, 2018

Marshall University’s “sons and daughters” outdoor advertising campaign took home a best of show award at the Education Advertising Awards sponsored by the Higher Education Marketing Bulletin. This...

WMUL-FM wins at national conference

Ginny Blake, Reporter • March 12, 2018

The graduate student manager, faculty manager and a journalism professor from WMUL-FM received awards during the National Broadcasting Society Professional Audio/Video Production Competition. Adam Rogers,...

Meet the 2018 SGA presidential candidates

Kyra Biscarner and Ginny Blake, Reporter • March 8, 2018

Hunter Barclay Hunter Barclay is a junior international affairs major with a pre-med concentration running for student body president. He is from Frostburg, Maryland. According to Barclay, he...

Body Shots XI: (S)heroes celebrates female empowerment on campus

Sarah, Ingram • March 8, 2018

Marshall University’s faculty and staff dressed as different heroines to celebrate female empowerment with Body Shots XI: (S)heroes, an event used to promote Women’s History Month since 2007. The...

‘Trailblazers and Truth Tellers’ to show movies of female triumphs to honor Women’s History Month

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter • March 8, 2018

“Women’s History Month is an opportunity to highlight women’s accomplishments and amplify their voices,” Women’s Center program coordinator Claire Snyder said. “That’s why we titled this...

Marshall to vote whether to expand CAB budget

Amanda Larch, Reporter • March 8, 2018

The Office of Student Activities will conduct a vote on the issue of expanding the Campus Activity Board’s student activities budget Tuesday and Wednesday. Briana Murphy, public relations director...