The Parthenon

Hispanic community to celebrate their heritage despite harrowing times

Staff Writer • September 18, 2017

Aside from the coming of the fall season and the start of school, there is another reason for excitement this month on Marshall’s campus. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, students and Huntington residents...

Marshall students promote ‘zero tolerance’ hazing prevention ideal for all campus organizations

Breanna Francis, Reporter • September 18, 2017

With Marshall University Greek Life’s Rush and Bid Weeks coming to a close, Hazing Prevention Week begins to educate students, both in organizations and not, on the importance of reporting hazing that...

Writers Harvest brings a feast to a local foodbank

Alison Baldridge, Reporter • September 18, 2017

The A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series took place Sept. 15, showcasing local writers and collecting nonperishable food items for donation to Facing Hunger Food Bank as part of National Hunger Action...

SNL cast member comes to Keith-Albee

Buffy Six, Reporter • September 18, 2017

Comedian Leslie Jones takes to the Keith Albee stage Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., courtesy of the Marshall Artists Series and Marshall University Student Activities. Jones has been a cast member and writer...

Community rallies to defend DACA

Danite Belay, Reporter • September 18, 2017

Members of Marshall University’s Young Democrats and Students for a Democratic Society organized “Walk to Defend DACA,” a protest against President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for...

Sen. Manchin awards Purple Heart to Pearl Harbor veteran

Rebecca Turnbull, News Editor • September 17, 2017

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin awarded Private Wetzel “Sundown” Sanders with a Purple Heart Friday in the Marshall Recreation Center for wounds Sanders received defending Pearl Harbor against attacks...

Gilbert lectures on ‘Gold Standard’ of civic responsibility

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter • September 14, 2017

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert spoke Thursday on the enduring connection between civic responsibility and the Constitution during the seventh annual Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility...

MUPD, counselors speak out after recent sexual assaults

Kayla Simmons, Reporter • September 14, 2017

The sexual assaults reported on campus this school year have emphasized the importance of campus safety for students. Every school year, sexual assaults are reported on campuses all across the country,...

World Council discusses stereotypes, programs to spur campus change

Pamela Young, Reporter • September 14, 2017

The World Council met for its first time of the semester to welcome new members and returning students Thursday in the John Spotts Room. The World Council is a student-driven organization designed to...

Fighting the opioid epidemic with faith

Hunter Ellis, Reporter • September 14, 2017

A local group focused on greater inclusion and education surrounding the opioid epidemic hosted the first of six trainings geared toward the faith-based community from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Central...

Historical music group is proud of Marshall heritage

Buffy Six, Reporter • September 14, 2017

The John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps is a musical group modeled after the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps in Washington D.C. Jacob Lambert, music education major and bass drum in the ensemble, said he...

WVPB ‘Vietnam’ documentary premieres tonight

Sebastian Morris, Reporter • September 14, 2017

“Vietnam: West Virginians Remember,” a documentary produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting that tells the story of five West Virginia Vietnam veterans, premieres tonight at 8 p.m. on PBS. Marshall...