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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

NASA offers student opportunities for West Virginians

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

New opportunities have been presented for students across West Virginia thanks to the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium.  Earlier this month, the organization announced the opportunity for students to...

The Hal Greer Blvd. construction runs from Third Avenue to Washington Blvd.

Hal Greer Blvd. causes issues for commuters

Baylee Parsons, News Editor September 22, 2024

The clock hits 5 p.m. It’s been a long day at Marshall University, and you are more than ready to go home. But when you get in your car, you don’t go home – you sit in traffic. And it’s not...

Rotary Park in Huntington now has a WV tourism swing on it's grounds.

Student opportunities for National Wilderness Month

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 21, 2024

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the National Park Service urges everyone to celebrate National Wilderness Month throughout September.  During National Wilderness Month, Marshall...

7 Brew employees served coffee outside of the Rec on Tuesday.

Free brews spread the news

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Free coffee to students on campus was the way 7 Brew celebrated the opening of their new location Tuesday, Sept. 17.  The coffee shop set up a station just outside of the Marshall Recreation Center...

Bullet casings were found in the driveway of one of the 1400 block houses on Sept. 16. It’s unclear when the casings first appeared.

Bullet casings found on frat row

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Shell casings are in a parking lot on Fifth Avenue two weeks after police responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Students on campus were alerted by MUAlert on Sept. 1 of shots fired near the...

Erik Cochrane

SGA transitions to new marketing chair amid skepticism

Caden Adkins and Sarah Davis September 18, 2024

A change in SGA leadership two weeks ago concerning social media control caused confusion and prompted a discussion of the bylaws among members and spectators. The marketing chair was named as Brenda...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harris and Trump discuss abortion, immigration and more in debate

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 17, 2024

Heated blows were exchanged between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump in a moderated debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The debate ran for...

The MU Astronomy Club hosts its speaker series every other Friday this semester.

Astronomy Club hosts virtual speaker series

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 15, 2024

The Marshall University Astronomy Club is currently hosting a virtual speaker series on YouTube during the Fall 2024 Semester. “For our virtual speaker series, this is something that we have drawn...

Sandfest benefits the Huntington Children's Museum, which is located on Washington Avenue.

Sand Sculpting to Benefit Local Museum

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter September 14, 2024

The event lead for Sandfest, a fundraiser for the Huntington Children’s Museum happening on Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m., expects more people than previous years to attend.  Stacy Hacker, Huntington...

Denver Brunsman

Amicus Curiae returns on Constitution Day

The Parthenon September 12, 2024

In celebration of Constitution Day Tuesday, Sept. 17, Marshall’s long-running political lecture series will foster conversations about our nation’s first leader, George Washington. Denver Brunsman,...

A medical helicopter is seen in front of Apalachee High School after a shooting at the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga.

Coming to school shouldn’t be scary, local teacher says on recent Georgia school shooting

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

“No students should fear coming to school,” a teacher at Cabell Midland High School said in response to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia Wednesday, Sept. 4.  “It (school)...

Drinko Library

Drinko Library’s 2025 art exhibit seeking submissions

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter September 9, 2024

According to a press release from Marshall University News, the theme for the exhibit is “Appalachian Innovation: Crafting the Future.” The press release also states that the Marshall and Appalachian...

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