The Parthenon

Marshall University Counseling Center sees increase in students

Amanda Larch, for The Parthenon • December 4, 2017

Marshall University’s Counseling Center has been providing an array of services for students for many years. As well as offering couples, personal and group counseling, the center works closely with...

Sorority responds to backlash over ‘homeless’-themed party

Breanna Francis, Reporter • December 3, 2017

A party thrown Thursday by a Marshall University sorority has prompted questions after the party’s theme was brought to the attention of the broader student body. The Gamma Beta chapter of the Alpha...

Gilbert tours West Virginia high schools

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter • November 30, 2017

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert’s venture to visit and speak with students from 16 high schools in seven West Virginia counties began Wednesday and will conclude Dec. 7. Former Marshall football...

Campus email scams ‘phishing’ for new bait

Brooke Griffin, Reporter • November 30, 2017

Students and faculty all across campus may be noticing a spike in the rate of “odd” emails they are receiving recently. “This isn’t a new phenomenon,” said Jody Perry, Information Technology...

‘Marco’s Favorite Things’ set for holiday giveaway

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter • November 30, 2017

Marshall University’s Office of University Communications kicks off its 24 days of giveaways today. “Marco’s Favorite Things” social media contest will run Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, offering participants...

Women’s Exhibition to combat gender disparities in art and design industries

Pamela Young, Reporter • November 30, 2017

Marshall University Libraries has partnered with the School of Art & Design and the Women’s Center to launch a women’s exhibition, “Nevertheless, She Persisted,” that will be on display in...

Herd Holiday brings Marshall community together for festive celebration

Alison Baldridge, Reporter • November 29, 2017

Marshall brought the community together Tuesday for their fourth annual Herd Holiday at the Memorial Student Center. Rachel Sullivan, Campus Activities Board member, said Herd Holiday is a night where...

Fifth annual Huntington tree lighting brings community together

Brooke Griffin, Reporter • November 29, 2017

Mayor Steve Williams and First Lady Mary Poindexter Williams lit up the Downtown Huntington Christmas tree Tuesday evening, kicking off the city's holiday festivities. "It is so exciting to see how...

Herd Holiday celebration to open with tree lighting

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter • November 27, 2017

Marshall University’s Herd Holiday returns to the Marshall Student Center for its fourth annual celebration Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Mallory Jarrell, Marshall’s marketing and branding coordinator, said...

Tea and Talk to promote inclusivity on campus

Pamela Young, Reporter • November 27, 2017

Marshall University students, faculty and staff will engage in conversation Thursday at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall to promote an inclusive campus at Campus Tea and Talk: a Black and White Affair,...

INTO Center to offer third annual Holiday Hangout

Pamela Young, Reporter • November 27, 2017

In light of the upcoming holidays, INTO will have its third annual Holiday Hangout Friday 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the INTO Center for international students to learn and experience American holiday traditions. “Part...

Merge between Marshall Health and local hospital establishes new adolescent bleeding disorder clinic

Alison Baldridge, Reporter • November 27, 2017

Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital established a new clinic for adolescent bleeding disorders in August. Since then, the clinic continues to grow and expand more for the community, specifically...