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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, provost candidate Diane Helfers Petrella took questions from faculty, staff and students on campus.

Meet the candidates: Provost search comes to campus

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 24, 2025

Marshall’s next provost will be on campus the week of Sept. 22 – although they do not know they are the next provost, yet. Five candidates are visiting campus to interact with the university community...

Cohort three of Marshall for All poses with President Smith during Week of Welcome. (Courtesy of Audrey Dotson)

Smith’s gift powers debt-free future

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 24, 2025

Marshall For All, a program designed to eliminate student debt, received a milestone donation of $50 million this week from Marshall’s very own president, Brad D. Smith. The gift is the largest ever...

Richard Bell is a professor of history at the University of Maryland. (Courtesy of Marshall University News)

Amicus Curiae to focus on voting rights, civic engagment

The Parthenon September 23, 2025

The Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy and Drinko Academy is hosting the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series with a published author and historian in ties with Constitution Week events.  “A...

St. George Greek Orthodox Church  presents its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20

OPA! 43rd Annual Greek Fest returns to Huntington

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

After months of planning and dedication, the St. George Greek Orthodox Church proudly presented its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20, offering locals a vibrant opportunity...

The seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair brings the Huntington community together on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Annual Minority Health Fair spreads personal healthcare advocacy

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

The Huntington community gathered at Ritter Park for the seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair, hosted by Marshall University’s Minority Health Institute Saturday, Sept. 20..  The Marshall...

The Tri-State Transit Authority offers transportation for those in the Huntington area.

Student access to TTA at risk

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

Since the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public transportation use has been in steady decline. Marshall University has been looking into alternatives for students in the event...

Brooklyn Johnson, right, is pictured with her children's book “Dragon’s Learning Adventures: In the Prevention Solar System." (Courtesy of Brooklyn Johnson)

‘Addiction is a disease,’ says nation’s youngest certified prevention expert

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 22, 2025

Before she earned the title of the nation’s youngest certified prevention specialist, one idea transformed this Marshall student’s path: addiction is a disease.  Brooklyn Johnson, 21-year-old medical...

WV Republican primaries to close to Independent voters

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter September 21, 2025

New changes to the West Virginia primary elections are set to shake up voting in 2026. Members of the West Virginia Republican Executive Committee sat down early in 2025 to discuss membership voting, leading...

Glenn's Sporting Goods (The Parthenon/Ella Hatfield)

Glenn’s Sporting Goods: Bleeding green for more than 50 years

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 20, 2025

On game days in Huntington, a sea of green spreads through the city streets. From lawn chairs in Joan C. Edwards Stadium’s parking lot to the hoodies worn in downtown restaurants, Marshall pride is everywhere....

Jim Thornton has served as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011. (Courtesy of Marshall University News)

The local voice heard round the world: A Q&A with Jim Thornton

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 19, 2025

Despite four decades of navigating Hollywood’s bright lights and busy streets, Huntington native Jim Thornton has never lost sight of one thing: home. This is exactly why the “Wheel of Fortune” announcer...

The parking lot behind Marshall’s Engineering Building is one of the university’s areas for student parking.

Student parking technology in progress

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 19, 2025

Searching for a parking spot on Marshall’s campus may require some strategic planning, but Student Body President Connor Waller says a solution could be on the horizon. The previous Brea Belville/Waller...

The recent uptick in enrollment has impacted several areas across campus, with noticeable increases in wait times at popular dining spots like Chick-fil-A and La Famiglia.

Enrollment up after decade’s decline

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 18, 2025

Overcoming a decade of declining enrollment, Marshall is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students choosing to call it home. Jerry Ross, the vice president for enrollment management,...

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