The Parthenon

Tying into the truth about Islam

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • April 6, 2016

Marshall graduate student Suzann Al-Qawasmi and her sister were shopping in a Huntington grocery store when a nearby man turned towards them. “Excuse me,” the man said. “Are you guys Muslim?” “Yes,”...

Speech ball serves up first amendment lesson

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • April 6, 2016

Members of Marshall University’s chapter of Turning Point USA provided an outlet for students to share their thoughts Wednesday. Students involved with the organization had a large beach ball in Buskirk...

Cultures collide for World Fusion Day

Son Nguyen, Reporter • April 6, 2016

Marshall University’s Office of Intercultural Affairs ended its first World Fusion Week Wednesday with a multi-cultural themed event, “World Fusion Day” at the Memorial Student Center plaza from...

Conference aims to improve College of Business

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • April 6, 2016

The Lewis College of Business will have its inaugural Annual Stakeholder Engagement Conference Friday, April 15. Director of Stakeholder Engagement for the LCOB Glen Midkiff said faculty, staff, students,...

Weekly SGA meeting cancelled

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 5, 2016

Marshall’s Student Government Association meeting scheduled for Tuesday was canceled due to a scheduling conflict with the Shawkey Room. According to President pro tempore Alex O’Donnell, SGA was...

Career Expo provides opportunities for Marshall students

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • April 5, 2016

Career Services staff organized a Career Expo for Marshall University students Tuesday. Over 80 businesses attended the event and between 250 and 300 students were expected to attend the event. Assistant...

Interfaith discussion answers forgiveness questions

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • April 5, 2016

Representatives of Islam, Judaism and Christianity formed a panel discussion Tuesday as a part of Islam Awareness Week. Dr. Ahmed Nusair, Rabbi Jean Eglinton and Pastor David Kephart answered the question:...

Cultural bake sale celebrates Islam Awareness Week

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • April 5, 2016

The Marshall University Muslim Student Association sponsored a cultural bake sale Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of Islam Awareness Week and to raise funds for its club. “You don’t...

Islam Awareness week continues on campus

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • April 5, 2016

Islam Awareness week gives students the opportunity to learn more about the Islamic faith and the Muslim Student Association on Marshall University’s campus. The week began with two events Monday....

Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members into honor society

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • April 5, 2016

The Marshall University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi inducted new members into the honor society Tuesday in the Memorial Student Center. The initiation ceremony began at 4 p.m. and opened with an introduction...

Professional life coach gives insight on career choosing

Clara Maynard, Reporter • April 5, 2016

Marshall Ukirk hosted “Vocation and Calling” with certified professional life coach Dana Sutton Tuesday at the Campus Christian Center. Sutton discussed how students could determine a career choice...

Students take pledge against sexual assault

April 5, 2016

Students took pledges against sexual assault Tuesday in the Memorial Student Center during the It’s On Us Campaign sponsored by CONTACT Rape Crisis Center. It’s On Us focuses on sexual assault awareness...