The Parthenon

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...

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...

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...

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...

MU Hosts Carnival

Ryan Murphey, Reporter • April 26, 2017

The Marshall University Student Social Work Organization hosted a miniature carnival at the Memorial Student Center Monday to raise money for the Children’s Home Society. “It’s for troubled youth...

Students examine the social consequences of disease

Austin Creel, Reporter • April 24, 2017

There are countless disorders and diseases that carry stigma, but the social consequences of those stigmas are often determined by the affliction itself than the person who carries it. In the basement...

LSAMP encourages minority STEM students

Christian Davis, Reporter • April 24, 2017

Marshall University’s LSAMP Program, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, encourages students within STEM to reach their fullest potential to ensure their best possible futures. LSAMP at...