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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Justice makes announcements concerning higher education

Kylee Hurley, Reporter April 28, 2017

Gov. Jim Justice has made announcements this week concerning numerous bills and a special session after vetoing the budget bill in April. Justice has been reviewing much of the legislation passed from...

Bowls created by Marshall students and volunteers were available for purchase at the annual Empty Bowls event to raise funds for Facing Hunger Foodbank.

‘Empty Bowls’ helps to fill stomachs

Sadie Helmick, Reporter April 28, 2017

Empty Bowls teamed up with Facing Hunger Foodbank and Marshall University Friday to have the 14th Annual Empty Bowls event at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington. Empty Bowls is a fundraiser...

Documentary journalism course to showcase documentaries created by students

Adam Stephens, Reporter April 27, 2017

Students looking for a break from the stress of final exams next week will have the opportunity to take their minds off of their exams by attending a free screening of documentaries created by Marshall...

Ohio River Valley Red Cross makes a difference in community

Caitlin Fowkles, Contributor April 27, 2017

Debbie Smith’s first disaster run was to Ironton, Ohio for a house fire about three years ago. The home was destroyed, black smoke billowing from what was left. A man, illuminated by the bright lights...

Recovery Point benefits from United Way of the River Cities

Olivia Zarilla, Contributor April 27, 2017

One thing is clear in 45-year-old Bobby Meadows’ mind. He said if he had not begun recovery for his addiction, “I’d probably be spending my life in prison or be dead.” His story, however, is not...

Police Blotter

Heather Barker, Reporter April 27, 2017

Petit Larceny April 12, MUPD received a call from a resident stating a bike from the bike rack outside  Freshman North residence hall was being stolen by an unknown male. The suspect cut the lock from...

Laura Gilliam, Executive Director of the United Way of the River Cities, discussed her work and faith with UKirk students Tuesday night.

U.W.R.C. Director discusses non-profits with MU students

Amanda Gibson, Copy Editor April 27, 2017

United Way of the River Cities executive director, Laura Gilliam, is passionate about nonprofits, a field in which she has spent most of her career. Before Gilliam joined the United Way team a little...

Rader stands in front of a Huntington fire engine.

Huntington Fire Chief makes history

Sadie Helmick, Reporter April 27, 2017

“On this day forward, life is different,” Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said. On Wednesday, Jan Rader was announced as Chief of the Huntington Fire Department, making her the first professional...

Students presented their ideas in front of actress and West Virginia-native Jennifer Garner, Marshall alumnus and former NFL player Chad Pennington and Intuit CEO Brad Smith “Shark Tank” style.

Intuit offers grand changes with the help from students

Sadie Helmick, Reporter April 26, 2017

Over the past four weeks, 36 students paired with faculty and Intuit experts were split up into seven teams to create ideas for a better West Virginia. With topics concerning three grand challenges in...

LAST CALL for Student Capstone Exhibitions

Hannah Swartz, Reporter April 26, 2017

The opening reception for the last installment of art student capstone exhibitions was Monday in the Carroll Art Gallery at the Visual Arts Center. LAST CALL got its name from the students in the group....

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc New Member Presentation

Christian Davis, Reporter April 26, 2017

The Theta Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated at Marshall University held its new member presentation Monday on the Memorial Student Center plaza. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s...

“Forbidden” Film Screening

Alexia Lilly, Reporter April 26, 2017

Students have the opportunity to view the film, “Forbidden,” Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center Shawkey Dining Room. The film explores what it is like to be queer and undocumented in Appalachia. “A...

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