The Parthenon

Legislators to consider budget cuts, legalizing marijuana

Nancy Peyton, Executive Editor • February 6, 2017

As with any other legislative session, this year has already brought forth questions about higher education, budget issues and the possibility of medical marijuana being legalized to help close the budget...

Freda Payne to pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Marshall University

Alexia Lilly, Reporter • February 6, 2017

Vocalist Freda Payne is set to perform for the Huntington community at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Payne will pay tribute to the legend Ella Fitzgerald as part of Fitzgerald’s...

MU community ‘stands in solidarity’ with INTO students

Karenann Flouhouse, Reporter • February 4, 2017

“Love Trumps Hate” was the recurring theme as Marshall students gathered at the Memorial Fountain Friday to march to the INTO Center for the Stand in Solidarity march. Stand in Solidarity was a...

Students travel back in time to ‘speak’ to Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Sadie Helmick, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Students traveled back in time to “talk” to Dr. Carter G. Woodson about his book, “The Mis-Education of the Negro,” Thursday. The book, written in 1933, is very relatable to today’s events and...

First day of Black History Month proclaimed as Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day

Jordan Nelson, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Dr. Carter G. Woodson was given recognition for his hard work and achievements during a ceremony on Marshall University’s campus Wednesday, marking the beginning of Black History Month. West Virginia...

Black Out Day

Christian Davis, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Marshall University’s Office of Student Affairs, Black United Students, Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board sponsored Black Out Day Wednesday on Marshall’s campus. Students...

President Gilbert addresses divide at Carter G. Woodson Reception

Adam Stephens, Reporter • February 2, 2017

As a result of the political climate in the United States, Americans are more divided now than ever before. Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert addressed the division as he delivered a speech...

Governor Jim Justice begins work on education system in West Virginia

Kylee Hurley, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Governor Jim Justice has recently used his social media accounts to advocate his ideas for West Virginia’s education system. Justice spent much of his campaign speaking about the education system in...

Man Wanted for trespassing

Heather Barker, Reporter • February 2, 2017

Marshall University Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Michael Hankins for trespassing. This comes after two reports of Hankins following female students on campus. Officers issued a...

“No Ban, No Wall”, protesters stand in solidarity with immigrants

Franklin Norton, Reporter • February 2, 2017

“No hate! No Fear! Refugees are welcome here,” chanted a group of protesters on the steps of Huntington City Hall Wednesday. The protests were in reaction to President Donald Trump’s immigration...

Marshall President Gilbert addresses Trump’s executive order

William Izzo, Life! Editor • January 30, 2017

Students, staff and faculty gathered in room BE 5 of the Memorial Student Center Monday for a forum regarding President Donald Trump’s executive orders and specifically how they affect Marshall University’s...

Women’s Center takes first steps in preventing sexual assaults

Wyatt Hunt, Reporter • January 30, 2017

The Marshall University Women’s Center has partnered with the Interfraternity Council to provide several sexual assault awareness and prevention initiatives during the coming semester. The first of these...