The Parthenon

Freshman catches Marshall squirrel, achieves personal goal

Desmond Groves, Contributor • April 14, 2016

A freshman student achieved the Marshall University student dream of holding and becoming an alliance with one of the infamous campus’ squirrels. Freshman health science major, Meghan Keller was...

WMUL to donate to charity in style

Carli Plute, Reporter • April 13, 2016

Marshall University’s WMUL FM is hosting the Ninth annual Hair from the Herd 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Memorial Student Center Plaza. “We are really looking forward to this event,” said...

They came hungry, but some didn’t leave full

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • April 13, 2016

Students learned about the effects of worldwide hunger at the Sophomore Spotlight event Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center. The Sophomore Spotlight event was hosted by Marshall’s sociology 375...

Prayer at the fountain unites campus ministries

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • April 13, 2016

Various student ministries on campus have been praying by the fountain at 12:20 p.m. every Thursday. Communication disorders major Zack Sturgill said this initially started as a one-time thing, but...

Art community rallies behind food bank

Lukas Hagley, Reporter • April 13, 2016

Local potters will unite for a good cause April 15. Huntington’s 13th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will feature ceramic bowls handcrafted from community ceramic artists, Marshall University art majors...

Winners chosen for Assessment Day survey drawing

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • April 13, 2016

The Assessment Day prize drawing was held Wednesday outside the Memorial Student Center and marked the conclusion of the annual spring assessment surveys. Students were able to participate in the surveys...

Mellenheads invade Huntington

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor • April 13, 2016

John Mellencamp’s tour triggered a migration of fans from across the U.S. to land on Huntington’s Fourth Avenue Wednesday. Dedication is the name of the game when it comes to fans who have followed...

CAB vs. SGA: kickball challenge

Baily Turner, Reporter • April 12, 2016

The Campus Activities Board challenged the Marshall University Student Government Association to a game of kickball Tuesday afternoon. CAB members put together a “challenge video” and interrupted...

Sexual and Reproductive Rights Panel discusses consent

Sage Shavers, Reporter • April 12, 2016

Members of the Marshall University community had the opportunity to learn about sexuality and associated rights Tuesday at the Sexual and Reproductive Rights Panel in the Memorial Student Center. Marshall’s...

Young Dems provide positive outlet for commentary on negative campaign

Sage Shavers, Reporter • April 12, 2016

The Marshall University Young Democrats provided students an opportunity to express why they stand against Donald Trump Tuesday. The Young Democrats set up a poster at the Memorial Student Center on...

SGA passes resolution to revise senate apprenticeship program

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 12, 2016

The Marshall Student Government Association debated on and passed a resolution to revise the senate apprenticeship program during its Tuesday meeting. The senate apprenticeship program has traditionally...

Speaker and panel discuss research on LGBTQ literature in Appalachia

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • April 12, 2016

Dr. Allison Carey presented her research on “LGBTQ Literature in Appalachia” at The Sarah Denman Faces of Appalachia Symposium Monday evening. The presentation took place at the Francis Booth Experimental...