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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

W. Va. ACLU offers citizen activist training on campus Thursday

William Izzo, Life! Editor January 16, 2017

Members of the community will be coming together to learn about their civil liberties and pertinent information for day to day life in West Virginia during a training session Jan. 19. The Marshall University...

College students find new sources for protection on campus

Heather Barker, Reporter January 16, 2017

iMAGE VIA ROBOCOPP   Update: Since the publication of this article, ROBOCOPP has been absorbed into personal safety device company BASU. Although Marshall University provides an on-campus police...

Getting to know Jim Justice

Kylee Hurley, Reporter January 16, 2017

Jim Justice was sworn in as the 36th governor of West Virginia Monday, succeeding former Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, who has served the state for the past six years. Governor Justice faced Republican...

Governor Jim Justice giving his Inauguration on the steps of capitol hill.

Justice inaugurated as 36th governor of West Virginia

Jared Casto, Managing Editor January 16, 2017

Jim Justice took the oath of office Monday at the West Virginia State Capitol, becoming the 36th governor of West Virginia and pledging to usher in a new era of prosperity for the state through jobs,...

MLK Jr. Observance Day brings community members together

Christian Davis, Reporter January 16, 2017

Marshall University’s Intercultural Affairs Office, the NAACP Huntington-Cabell Branch and the surrounding Huntington community gathered at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse for the annual MLK Jr. Observance...

Students weigh textbook purchasing options

Lillie Bodie, Reporter January 16, 2017

Marshall students returned to campus this week for a new semester. Getting back into the swing of things isn’t the easiest for many students and one of the more stressful things is purchasing textbooks. Two...

Candlelight vigil to shed light on contributions of MLK Jr.

Alexis Leach, Reporter January 15, 2017

A candlelight vigil will take place Jan. 17 for students, faculty and community members to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This ceremony will be one of a few events that will be held in honor of Martin...

"Raison d'etre," from artist Karen Frye, is one of the many pieces to be featured at the sixth annual Juried Exhibition in the VAC.

VAC Juried Exhibition allows artists to ‘get space’

Hannah Swartz, Reporter January 14, 2017

The Marshall University Visual Arts Center is in its sixth year hosting its Annual National Juried Exhibition. The theme, a first for this year's event, is “Give Me Space!” Six years ago, painting...

‘Sleep Deprivation Chamber’ coming to Joan C. Edwards Playhouse

Staff Report January 14, 2017

Marshall University will be home to a new student-directed play, “Sleep Deprivation Chamber,” March 9 and 10. “Sleep Deprivation Chamber” is written by Adam Kennedy and Adrienne Kennedy. The...

MU Intercultural Affairs to honor MLK Jr. with annual event

Christian Davis, Reporter January 14, 2017

Marshall University’s Intercultural Affairs, in partnership with the NAACP, will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day event Monday, Jan. 16. Students, faculty, staff and the surrounding...

Marshall University makes multiple renovations

Pamela Young, Reporter January 14, 2017

Marshall University’s residence and dining halls have seen changes over the course of winter break. There have been renovations and new additions to buildings including Twin Towers East and West,...

Circle K looking to encourage community involvement

Ryan Murphy, Reporter January 14, 2017

The Circle K International student organization is starting up at Marshall University this semester for students eager to put themselves out there, make a difference or gain experience in a leadership...

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