The Parthenon

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • February 15, 2018

Trespassing A young male was seen walking around Marshall parking lots Friday, Feb. 9 around 1:45 p.m. The man was seen asking people for money. He was also seen looking into empty vehicles and pulling...

Guest romance authors presented readings at MU Reads “Valentine’s Extravaganza”

Amanda Larch, Reporter • February 15, 2018

The Marshall Library’s MU Reads program presented a Valentine’s Day extravaganza with guest romance writers, a valentine’s card making station and the chance to go on a blind date with a book. Attendees...

‘Consent valentines’ given out in an effort to reduce sexual assault on Marshall’s campus

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • February 15, 2018

While some people give their loved one’s chocolates and stuffed animals for Valentine’s Day, the Women’s Center and CONTACT Rape Crisis of Huntington teamed up to give Marshall University students...

Marshall ROTC student selected to travel to Peru

Amanda Larch, The Parthenon • February 12, 2018

Kyle Frazier is traveling to Peru this summer as part of the ROTC’s Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program. Frazier, a junior criminal justice major and three-year ROTC member, was selected...

House Education Committee passes bill to allow concealed carry on college campuses in West Virginia

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • February 12, 2018

A topic on many college campuses in West Virginia currently is the debate on whether to allow concealed carry on campus. Friday morning, House Bill 4298, requiring West Virginia universities and colleges...

Graduate social work students offer to help those on campus relax with new ‘De-Stress Yourself’ program throughout February

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter • February 12, 2018

Graduate students in the social work program are offering Marshall University students a way to cope with the stress of college through their De-Stress Yourself group in February. Megan Workman, Harry...

Amazon providing jobs to Marshall University graduates, students

Sydney Shelton, For the Parthenon • February 12, 2018

A Marshall University student will have the chance to work at and bring new ideas to Amazon at his internship at the Huntington Tri-State Service Center. Mason Todd Blake will be a financial analyst for...

Marshall’s first ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ to contribute to national database

Hanna Pennington, Reporter • February 12, 2018

Marshall University and West Virginia Science Adventures are sponsoring a branch of the Annual Great Backyard Bird Count for the first time this Saturday in Ritter Park. The event, which is managed by...

Alpha Tau Omega’s Valentine’s Day raffle to benefit Hospice of Huntington

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • February 12, 2018

The Theta Omicron chapter of Alpha Tau Omega continues its annual tradition of a Valentine’s Day philanthropy event in the Memorial Student Center by offering a raffle until Thursday. The proceeds from...

Concealed carry bill could allow guns on W.Va. college campuses

Ginny Blake, Reporter • February 8, 2018

A similar bill was introduced several years ago and failed to pass, but the West Virginia House of Representatives introduced The Campus Self Defense Act Jan. 25. House Bill 4298 would allow an individual...

State Legislature addresses future of education

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • February 8, 2018

What it means for education majors leaving Marshall The West Virginia House Finance Committee voted to approve a pay raise for teachers across the state. This comes after a week of teacher walkouts...

West Virginia bill, “Grace’s Law”, to crack down on cyberbullying

Ginny Blake, Reporter • February 8, 2018

“Grace’s Law” or House Bill 2655 passed through the House Judiciary Committee Jan. 26, which addresses both children and adults who cyber-bully minors. Introduced in February of 2017, the bill defines...