The Parthenon

Up close and personal: students reflect on spring semester slump

Lukas Hagley, Reporter • April 21, 2016

The final week of the spring semester is so class students can almost taste it. The weather has gotten warm again, so students flood the Memorial Student Center plaza daily and Drinko is constantly packed...

Honors students celebrate end of semester with annual picnic

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • April 21, 2016

The Marshall University Honors College had its annual Honors College picnic Thursday at Ritter Park. The picnic is hosted each year by the Honors College Steering Committee. Steering Committee President...

African Explosion aims to add diversity to campus

Sage Shavers, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Marshall University students were exposed to parts of African culture outside of the Memorial Student Center Thursday as part of the Organization of African Students’ African Explosion. The organization...

65th Annual Alpha Xi Delta Strawberry Breakfast

Elayna Conard, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Marshall University students, faculty and community members enjoyed breakfast Thursday at the 65th annual Alpha Xi Delta Strawberry Breakfast. The sorority welcomed guests into its home to share with...

InsideOut free concert Monday

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • April 21, 2016

InsideOut will host a free concert 8 p.m. Monday in the Campus Christian Center. The event, entitled “Purpose,” will feature music from the ministry’s worship team. Seating in the CCC chapel...

Ona brings Americana to MSC plaza

Emily Kinner, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Marshall University students and administrators enjoyed an on-campus concert Thursday afternoon at the Memorial Student Center plaza. Local band Ona played original music and Marshall University Campus...

Not for Sale: Sex Trafficking in the U.S.

Carli Plute, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Marshall University’s Women Connect and Students Against Sex Slavery (SASS) will host its Not for Sale: Sex Trafficking in the U.S. event. The purpose of this event is to discuss all elements of...

Kiefer Sutherland to perform music from upcoming country album at V-Club

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Famed actor Kiefer Sutherland will perform music from his upcoming country album, “Down in a Hole,” at V-Club Friday with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and music starting at 7 p.m. Sutherland is known...

Sex week art show promotes sex positivity

Sabrena Hirst, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Marshall University Students had the opportunity to view sex-positive art created by their peers at the art show in the Memorial Student Center Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4pm. Hosted by the MU Students for Reproductive...

West Edge Factory opens doors for 15 hours of music, arts

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • April 21, 2016

Huntington’s West Edge Factory will open its doors for 15 straight hours of music and arts during “Manifest” Saturday. The event is presented by Underground Industries, a “community within a...

Fate of FEST uncertain

Baily Turner, Reporter • April 20, 2016

Representatives from the Marshall University Office of Student Activities said they are unsure if there will be a third FEST in the fall. Coordinator of Student Activities Lee Tabor said due to possible...

Jarvis, Full named Sexperts at Student of Reproductive Justice event

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • April 20, 2016

Two Marshall students were named Sexperts at a Students for Reproductive Justice Sex Week event. First year English graduate assistant Nathan Full and student body president elect Matt Jarvis served...