The Parthenon

Free vaccines prevent flu, save Marshall students dollars

Kessyl Lim, Reporter • October 6, 2016

Free flu vaccines given at Marshall University Tuesday not only helped prevent the spread of the flu, but also helped many Marshall students save some dollars. Freshman political science major Paige...

President Gilbert invites public to chat during open house

Brooke Estep, Reporter • October 6, 2016

President Gilbert hosted an open house Wednesday afternoon in the University Communications office in Old Main. Every first Wednesday of the month, President Gilbert welcomes the public to chat, voice...

Fraternity vigil remembers police brutality victims

Darius Booker, Reporter • October 6, 2016

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity gathered university students, faculty and staff together Wednesday night to stand in solidarity for lives lost to police brutality. Fraternity chapter president, Derek Rankin,...

Students and faculty raise awareness for sexual assault

William Izzo, Life! Editor • October 5, 2016

Students and faculty gathered in solidarity Tuesday inside the Memorial Student Center to raise awareness for sexual violence, listen to survivors share stories and literature and march on Marshall...

Gubernatorial debate addresses June flood, infrastructure, diversifying W.Va. industry

Nancy Peyton, News Editor • October 5, 2016

The democratic and republican candidates in the West Virginia gubernatorial race debated topics including diversifying industries in the state, the flooding in June, infrastructure and cutbacks in...

Kaine and Pence spar over running mates during vice-presidential debate

Sara Ryan, Reporter • October 5, 2016

The only vice presidential debate in the general election was televised Tuesday night from Longwood University in Virginia. Republican nominee Michael “Mike” Pence, former governor of Indiana,...

FEST:3 renamed, lineups altered

Christian Davis, Reporter • October 5, 2016

Marshall University’s Marshall Octoberfest, formerly FEST:3, has made last minute changes to the event happening Friday at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Changes include Jana Kramer cancelling due...

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...