The Parthenon

SGA looks to establish gender-neutral restroom

Jared Casto, Reporter • March 29, 2016

Marshall Student Government passed resolutions during Tuesday’s meeting to request the establishment of a gender-neutral restroom in the Memorial Student Center and to investigate the institution of...

Alpha Chi Omega Easter Egg Hunt rasies funds for charities

Carli Plute, Reporter • March 29, 2016

Marshall University’s Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Sigma Phi will host its first Easter egg hunt Thursday. “This is the first time we are doing this event,” said Alpha Chi Omega member Marleigh Harbour....

Marshall campus mourns the loss of faculty member

Emily Wood, Reporter • March 28, 2016

A Marshall University professor passed away over spring break due to a neck injury after a bicycle accident. Harold Blanco fell off his bike while riding with his nephew at Barboursville Park March 18....

Potential gov. candidates to speak on campus Thursday

March 28, 2016

Gubernatorial candidates Booth Goodwin and Jeff Kessler will speak along with Congressional candidate Matt Detch 6 p.m. Thursday in the Shawkey Dining Room in the Memorial Student Center. The Marshall...

Students reconvene after spring break for Easter worship

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • March 28, 2016

InsideOut gathered together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a special Easter service Monday night. InsideOut is a campus ministry that strives to unite Christians together despite...

City council approves refunding of bonds, furnishing HPD with new SUV

Clara Maynard, Reporter • March 28, 2016

City council approved an ordinance to authorize the refunding of the outstanding sewerage system refunding revenue bonds during the city council meeting Monday evening. A supplemental resolution...

Heroes 4 Higher provides private movie screening to local children

Son Nguyen, Reporter • March 28, 2016

About 40 families came to the Pullman Square Marquee Cinemas Saturday to watch a private screening of DC’s new movie, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Families with children struggling with...

Senior Showcase brings Electro-Acoustic Vibe

Leah Cook, Reporter • March 28, 2016

Marshall University’s Evan White performed his senior composition recital Monday night at Smith Music Hall, demonstrating his unique electronic style while integrating simple melodies. White, from...

Hike around the Grand Canyon with Outdoor Pursuits

Elayna Conard, reporter • March 17, 2016

The Marshall Rec Center’s Outdoor Pursuits program offers students and members of the community a chance to experience the beauty and natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. Outdoor Pursuits is venturing...

Marshall students travel to Italy during spring break

Son Nguyen, reporter • March 17, 2016

By SON NGUYEN The Parthenon A group of Marshall students will travel to Italy this spring break, as part of the university’s “Spring Break in Italy” program. Participants will experience a trip...

Huntington goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

Clara Maynard, reporter • March 17, 2016

By CLARA MAYNARD The Parthenon The inaugural St. Patrick’s Day parade took place Thursday evening along Fourth Avenue with the theme “Huntington Goes Green: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.”...

Music keeps Huntington alive over spring break

Ryan Fischer, reporter • March 17, 2016

Spending spring break in Huntington can seem like a dim prospect when hearing about everyone’s beach trip or some extravagant European tour, but it doesn’t have to be any less exciting on the home...