The Parthenon

Holi and India Day begin with colorful celebration, gives insight into Indian culture

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • April 4, 2016

The Indian Students Organization, in partnership with INTO Marshall University, will host Holi and India Day Thursday in front of the INTO Center. Holi is marked with the celebration of colors, which...

WV lawmakers attend National Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse Summit

Emily Wood, Reporter • April 4, 2016

Last week West Virginia lawmakers attended the fifth National Prescription Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. The summit brought together all professionals involved with prescription...

MUMobile app updates with major aesthetic, functional overhaul

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 4, 2016

An update to the MUMobile app with a major aesthetic and functional overhaul is currently being pushed to iOS and Android devices. The update will include a new user interface and the addition of multiple...

Students learn about Muslim culture

Son Nguyen, Reporter • April 4, 2016

The Muslim Student Association kicked off its Islam Awareness Week Monday with an on-campus event, “Meet a Muslim.” The event took place at the Memorial Student Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MSA’s...

Amicus Curiae lecture to focus on American Indians

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • April 4, 2016

The Marshall University Amicus Curiae Lecture Series will hold its final lecture of the spring semester Thursday in the Marshall University Foundation Hall. The lecture titled “If American Indians...

Apartment Fire under investigation

Darius Booker, Reporter • April 4, 2016

A fire broke out through the halls of local apartment complex The Flats on 4th Avenue in Saturday night leaving more than 100 tenants temporarily displaced. Dennis Johnson, Owner of Marshall Apartments,...

Trump supporters take to campus sidewalk

Baily Turner, Reporter • April 4, 2016

Marshall University’s campus was covered with sidewalk chalk supporting Donald J. Trump’s idea to “Build a Wall” Monday. The chalk was quickly cleaned up by members of the university’s staff,...

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...