The Parthenon

Young Democrats, Republicans partner for voter outreach

Tom Jenkins, Reporter • October 5, 2016

The Young Democrats and the College Republicans will meet to inform students on how they can register to vote and how to become an informed voter Wednesday night in the Twin Towers West glass lounge. “Very...

Women’s Studies Department book sale raises funds for community outreach programs

Noah Gillispie, Reporter • October 5, 2016

The Marshall University Women’s Studies Department is having a book sale to raise funds for their community outreach programs in the Memorial Student Center Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to...

Behind the Veil: The Herd in hijab

Olivia Zarilla, Reporter • October 3, 2016

Marshall University students learned how to put on hijabs during Behind the Veil, a cultural awareness event that took place in the Memorial Student Center Monday. The idea for the event came from...

Cooper Family corn maze opens for fall season

Krislyn Holden, Reporter • October 3, 2016

The Cooper Family Farm corn maze is celebrating its sixteenth year of fall fun. The maze is open Monday through Thursday with a reservation, 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays,...

Right to Life protests abortion, Planned Parenthood

Tom Jenkins, Reporter • October 3, 2016

Peaceful protesters stood on the side of 5th Ave. and held signs protesting abortions and Planned Parenthood Sunday afternoon. This is an annual protest for Right to Life and other pro-life organizations...

Tony Bennett earns standing ovation after Keith Albee performance

Krislyn Holden, Reporter • September 30, 2016

People of all ages filled the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center as Tony Bennett kicked off the beginning of the 80th season of the Marshall Artists Series Thursday night. “I love performing at...

Amicus Curiae lecture fuels discussion on partisanship, politics

Tom Jenkins, Reporter • September 29, 2016

With a frustrated nation torn during this election season, Marshall University has brought in speakers to help educate students about our nation’s politics before they hit the voting booths. The Amicus...

Theater dept. releases 2016-2017 lineup

Christian Davis, Reporter • September 29, 2016

The Marshall University theater released their line up for the fall and spring semester, which allows students and the community to see the upcoming productions. The 2016 and 2017 theatre season...

New Biomechanics director sees program expanding

Noah Gillispie, Reporter • September 29, 2016

Suzanne Konz, Ph.D., is an associate professor, the biochemical labs director and is the biomechanics program director for both the undergraduate and new graduate program at Marshall University. She...

NKU law school comes to Marshall

Kessyl Lim, Reporter • September 29, 2016

Director of admissions at the Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Ashley Gray, came to Marshall University Thursday for an information session with students who are interested...

Black United Students organize sex education event, “Wrap it Up Wednesday”

Monica Zalaznik, Reporter • September 29, 2016

Black United Students organized “Wrap it Up Wednesday,” an event about sex education, Wednesday in the Shawkey room in the Memorial Student Center. Director of Student Health Education Programs...

Marshall Family Medicine extends weekend hours

Brooke Estep, Reporter • September 29, 2016

Marshall Family Medicine will extend their walk-in hours to Saturdays beginning October 1. According to a press release, the clinic will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays...