The Parthenon

MU Kick Butts gets 82 signatures in support of campus tobacco free policies

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 4, 2016

Eighty-two people signed a petition Monday to support Marshall University’s smoking ban during MU Kick Butts day. MU Kick Butts day is an anti-smoking event sponsored by the Student Government Association’s...

President Gilbert opens his door to faculty and staff

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • April 4, 2016

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert opened the door Monday for university faculty and staff to visit the newly renovated President’s Home and talk with the president. Gilbert said he chose...

Thunder Dance Marathon raises money for children’s hospital

Baily Turner, Reporter • April 3, 2016

Marshall University’s second annual Thunder Dance Marathon raised $40,093.93 for a local children’s hospital. The Thunder Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropic event that raises money for...

MU Kick Butts to ask students for support of Marshall anti-smoking policies

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 3, 2016

Marshall University’s Kick Butts day, an anti-smoking event sponsored by the Marshall Student Government Association, will take place Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the Memorial Student Center. Chairwoman...

Spring break ruined by false grades

Emily Wood, Reporter • March 31, 2016

Every spring and fall semester, faculty members evaluate freshman and sophomore students’ grades. The students who are not earning a C or higher at the time have a letter sent to their permanent...

Faculty Senate discusses strategies for budget crisis

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • March 31, 2016

Marshall staff and faculty members are preparing for the development of next year’s budget in light of the recent PEIA cut and the impending approval of a state budget. The PEIA Finance Board passed...

Alpha Xi Delta hosts 65th annual Strawberry Breakfast

Carli Plute, Reporter • March 31, 2016

Marshall University sorority Alpha Xi Delta will host their 65th annual Strawberry Breakfast April 21. Tickets for the Strawberry Breakfast can be purchased from any Alpha Xi Delta sister or at the...

Marshall public relations campaign hosts Reverse Raffle for The Ronald McDonald House

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • March 31, 2016

The Ronald McDonald House will host a Reverse Raffle Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. Representatives from the Ronald McDonald House joined forces with a Marshall University...

Black United Students encourages students to Rock the Vote

Baily Turner, Reporter • March 30, 2016

Marshall University’s Black United Students set up a Rock the Vote table for students to register to vote on campus Wednesday. The Black United Students organization is a group primarily made up of...

Thunder Dance takes the floor Saturday

Baily Turner, Reporter • March 30, 2016

Marshall University students and organizations will dance for 12 hours straight this weekend. The second annual Thunder Dance Marathon is set to start Friday at 10 p.m. and conclude Saturday at 10 a.m. All...

Professionalism month continues with Mocktail Event

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • March 30, 2016

The Lewis College of Business and Career Services partnered to host the Mocktail Event sponsored by BB&T for professionalism month Wednesday. The Mocktail Event is an event that allows students to...

SAE exchanges puppy snuggles for animal shelter support

Baily Turner, Reporter • March 30, 2016

Sigma Alpha Epsilon teamed up with the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter for students to “Rent a Puppy” Wednesday on the Memorial Student Center plaza. Freshman dietetics major Logan Fugate...