The Parthenon

Blankenship lays out agenda in Huntington Town Hall

Ginny Blake, Reporter • February 2, 2018

The controversial candidate for U.S. Senate and former CEO of Massey Energy Company Don Blankenship hosted a campaign town hall at Big Sandy Superstore Arena yesterday evening. After twenty-nine men...

Protesters and supporters gather at Blankenship Huntington rally

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • February 1, 2018

Republican senatorial candidate Don Blankenship’s third town hall meeting Thursday evening in Huntington drew in supporters and protestors alike. Blankenship previously served one-year in prison for...

President Gilbert continues to visit every high school in southern West Virginia

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • February 1, 2018

At the beginning of the fall semester Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert made it his goal to personally visit every high school in southern West Virginia. As the spring semester begins, he plans...

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • February 1, 2018

Trespassing An off-duty officer stopped a suspicious male Jan. 25 when he was spotted walking into the Henderson Center. The man was questioned and identified. During questioning, the suspect admitted...

SGA inducts new student officials in Tuesday’s meeting and gains funding for student organizations

Ginny Blake, Reporter • February 1, 2018

SGA had two new executives and four senators swear in Tuesday. Funding was also given to several student organizations. A new chief of staff and press secretary were sworn in to the Student Government...

Hackers for Charity to host gaming tournament

Amanda Larch, Reporter • February 1, 2018

Hackers for Charity members use their computer skills for community service projects, including a gaming tournament at Rare Drops video game store in Huntington, where the proceeds go to a charity of their...

Protesters from around the country march on the Greenbrier

Tom Jenkins, Executive Editor • February 1, 2018

Protesters took to the streets of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia yesterday to march on the Greenbrier Resort, where GOP congressional members and President Donald Trump met to discuss the coming...

Safe Space training aims to teach Marshall community about inclusivity on campus

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • January 29, 2018

Students and faculty attended Safe Space Training in Drinko Library on Monday to become more aware of the LGBTQ+ community and how to respect those included in this community. The purpose of the training...

Marshall prepares for cold conditions

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • January 29, 2018

As weather gets colder, Marshall University’s administration prepares for the inevitable problems the cold will bring. According to President Jerry Gilbert, the university has a committee that makes...

Women’s Studies works to provide journals for Golden Girls Group Home

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • January 29, 2018

Marshall University’s Women’s Studies program is organizing a Valentine’s Day fundraiser to provide private journals for young women at the Golden Girls Group Home. The group home located in Ceredo...

New renovations to increase opportunities for students in the College of Education

Hannah Petracca • January 29, 2018

Jenkins Hall, one of Marshall University’s original buildings, is currently undergoing renovations after a portion of the building had been closed for over three years. Construction began in October...

Marshall Athletics urges young girls to get involved in sports

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • January 29, 2018

Marshall University athletes encouraged girls ages 4 to 12 to participate in sports at the 21st annual Sweetheart Clinic Sunday, at which the girls learned and experienced some of the sports programs offered...