The Parthenon

Marshall makes updates to Wi-Fi

Matthew Groves, Reporter • January 14, 2017

As Marshall University students return to campus after winter break, some have noticed updates to the Wi-Fi across campus. “Everything that was done over holiday break was [dealing with] the wireless...

CED Talks series kicks off with discussion of women in Trump’s America

Kylee Hurley and Sadie Helmick • January 13, 2017

Marshall University Student Affairs joined the Women’s Center and the Gender Studies Association to kick off the semester with the first discussion of the CED Talks series: “What’s Next? Women in...

Create Huntington strives for urban renewal

Franklin Norton, Reporter • January 13, 2017

The City of Huntington is known for many of its historical structures: The Keith-Albee Theater, The Frederick Hotel Building and even Marshall’s own Old Main. For some residents of the community, preserving...

Charleston Mayor under fire for comments about Senator Sanders

Tom Jenkins, News Editor • January 11, 2017

Mayor of Charleston Danny Jones is now receiving criticism over comments he made about Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders Monday morning on his radio talk show on 580 WCHS. Jones’ talk show is on from 9...

Marshall student submits Kennedy Plea in assault case

Staff Reports • January 11, 2017

Marshall University student Joseph Hardin has been placed on probation after he submitted a Kennedy plea in court Wednesday. Hardin, 19, was originally charged with sexual assault, but was sentenced...

Sabatino’s Sandwich Kitchen to expand to Huntington

Staff Reports • December 30, 2016

A Charleston-based restaurant is set to open in Huntington. Sabatino's Sandwich Kitchen will expand with the new location opening Jan. 5, replacing the Steak Escape currently located at 2013 5th Ave. "Our...

INTO gift-wrapping donations to go to MU Disaster Relief Fund

Olivia Zarilla, Reporter • December 13, 2016

Students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to have their Christmas gifts wrapped for them in exchange for a donation to the MU Disaster Relief Fund Wednesday. The event, which will take place...

University budget to be cut an additional two percent

Brooke Estep, Reporter • December 9, 2016

Marshall University’s budget will be cut an additional two percent, President Gilbert announced Thursday in the last faculty senate meeting of the semester. “It’s about $1.24 million,” Gilbert...

Campus Tea and Talk brings cultures together

Monica Zalaznik, Reporter • December 9, 2016

The Campus Tea and Talk: A Black and White Affair encouraged students to interact with other cultures and meet new people Thursday at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. The event was organized by Marshall’s...

MUPD responding to reports of strong-armed robbery

Staff Reports • December 9, 2016

The Marshall University police department responded to reports of a strong-armed robbery on campus early Friday morning, the department confirmed through a spokesperson. According to police, the incident...

Ohio House approves six-week abortion ban

Tom Jenkins, Reporter • December 8, 2016

Ohio lawmakers have passed what is being called the “Heartbeat Bill.” The bill states that a woman cannot get an abortion in the state of Ohio after six weeks of being pregnant. This will be the...

Family honors late father with medical scholarship

Staff Reports • December 8, 2016

Dr. Sandy Echols Marshall, a graduate from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and a practicing dermatologist, with her husband Robert, have endowed a scholarship to the Marshall...