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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025.

Trump prioritizes immigration, DEI rollback and government reform in first week

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump wasted no time in signing a slew of big-ticket executive orders on day one.  For context, an executive order is a signed statement that sets the precedent for how the president...

WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, in Charleston, WV on May 4, 2023.

New governor sets bold agenda: What’s next for West Virginia?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Setting himself apart from his predecessor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is setting his bold agenda in motion.  On day one, Morrisey signed eight executive orders as part of his mission to restore and transform...

Hilary Brewster

‘We all do better when we all do better,’ English professor says on DEI ban

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor January 29, 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion are intrinsically linked with Marshall University’s identity, one English professor said.  “Quite frankly, if you look through Marshall’s annual calendar, and...

Resilience of the Dot Man, Michael Fife’s Art Journey

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 28, 2025

Michael Fife, the self-taught artist known as "The Dotman," showcased his artwork at an open gallery event Thursday, Jan. 9, at the West Edge Factory in Huntington, West Virginia.  The exhibit shared...

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives under review at Marshall

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 28, 2025

The Parthenon reported last week that Marshall had taken down a variety of web pages concerning diversity, equity and inclusion information. Leah Payne, the director of communications at Marshall, said...

Old Main, the oldest building at Marshall University.

Federal orders may halt funding for Marshall’s cybersecurity building

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 28, 2025

Executive orders from the Trump administration have paused funding stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – potentially including funds for Marshall...

The 3rd Avenue parking lot on Jan. 21, 2025.

‘Snowmageddon’ raises concerns over safety, parking

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor January 28, 2025

Students struggled to get to class on time in their first weeks of classes, not because they forgot to set their alarms for the new semester but because they returned to campus to find their parking spots...

The upcoming Sunday story time on Feb. 9 will feature the solar system.

Children learn through play in museum programming

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 27, 2025

Sunday Storytime, hosted by the Huntington Children’s Museum, teaches the importance of reading and makes it fun.  Executive Director Raine Klover offered insight into the program and the benefits...

Graphic by Nolan Duncan

Drinko is the superior study spot, students say

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter January 24, 2025

As part of the preparation for the new semester, some students are using their favorite study spots to handle their work. The Parthenon interviewed eight students across various grade levels. Of the...

DEVELOPING STORY: Diversity related pages removed from Marshall’s website

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 23, 2025

*Editor's Note: This is a developing story that is being updated as more information becomes available. (5:50pm, Jan. 23) Marshall has taken down their web pages concerning diversity, equity and...

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Title IX sheds light on common signs of human trafficking

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 23, 2025

College students, especially those who are financially unstable, can fall victim to human and labor trafficking. With January being National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Marshall University...

This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows the Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

L.A. reporter on California fires: ‘It’s okay to care’

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 22, 2025

California has been living in a state of uncertainty since multiple widespread wildfires erupted in the southern region starting early January. The Palisades and Eaton fires are both still active in...

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