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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

College of Business offers cash prize to the best slogan

Luke Carprenter, Reporter April 4, 2017

The Marshall University Lewis College of Business is in the process of refreshing its slogan and announced a slogan competition on March 29. “It is time for a new and fresh idea,” Interim Dean Bob...

Legislative session enters final week

Kylee Hurley, Reporter April 3, 2017

The West Virginia Legislature is quickly approaching the end of regular session, as both chambers will adjourn at midnight April 8. The West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate have been meeting multiple...

Two robberies on, around campus possibly connected

Two robberies on, around campus possibly connected

Heather Barker, Reporter April 3, 2017

MU Alert: Armed robbery reported vicinity of 1500 block 4 1/2 St alley. 2 black male suspects, 1 with gray hood. Police investigating. — Marshall University (@marshallu) April 3, 2017 MU Alert:...

Journalist to discuss Thurgood Marshall

Sadie Helmick, Reporter April 3, 2017

  The New York Times best-selling author Wil Haygood is coming to Marshall University’s Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall on Thursday to discuss his new book, “Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the...

Marshall Student Short Film Festival

Alexia Lilly, Reporter April 3, 2017

Marshall students have the opportunity to enjoy a night of film at the Marshall University Student Short Film Festival Thursday. The Student Short Film Festival will begin at 7 p.m. in Smith Hall, room...

Children participate in RVCDS’ School Age Connections program. The program helps children with social skills, as well as helping them pursue further various skills independently.

Murder Mystery Masquerade to fund after school programs

Contributor April 3, 2017

Marshall University’s student-run public relations firm BeHerd Communications is partnering with the River Valley Child Development Services after school program at Guyandotte Elementary to raise money...

Nuru Water Walks shines light on water crisis in developing world

Sadie Helmick, Reporter April 3, 2017

The Multidimensional Poverty Index estimates 1.6 billion people are living in extreme poverty. Nuru International is an organization that has the ultimate goal of ending extreme poverty by creating an...

Students eating at last year’s Strawberry Breakfast.

Alpha Xi Delta to hold 66th Annual Strawberry Breakfast

Matthew Groves, Reporter April 3, 2017

Marshall University’s chapter of Alpha Xi Delta is busy preparing for its annual Strawberry Breakfast. This year’s breakfast will be held April 20 at the Alpha Xi Delta house. Alpha Xi Delta’s vice...

Marshall kicks-off interdisciplinary lectures on addiction

Austin Creel, Reporter April 3, 2017

The first of a three-part series of lectures focusing on drug addiction and abuse began Thursday in Marshall’s Drinko Atrium. The lecture, “Your Brain on Drugs: The History and Psychology of Addiction,”...

Marshall celebrated at the Capitol with MU Day

Adam Stephens, Reporter March 31, 2017

Marshall University students, faculty and staff spent the morning at the state capitol building in Charleston Thursday to celebrate Marshall University Day at the Capitol, an event that showcases the different...

W.Va. Senate passes medical cannabis bill, moves on to House of Delegates

Kylee Hurley, Reporter March 31, 2017

The West Virginia Senate voted on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 386, also known as the Creating WV Medical Cannabis Act. “This is an opportunity for us to pass historic legislation that will do more...

Marshall observes International Children’s Book Day

Ryan Murphy, Reporter March 31, 2017

Marshall University faculty members read children’s books from across the globe to help usher in a new collection of international children’s books into Drinko Library. “Just getting the word...

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