The Parthenon

Homesick student becomes Assistant Dean of Students

Carli Plute, Reporter • March 11, 2016

Matthew James found his way to Marshall University in 2004, coming from his hometown in Bluefield, West Virginia. As a teenager James said he was more than ready to start college, but after a few days...

Student media to sponsor SGA debate

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • March 11, 2016

Candidates for student body president and vice president face off in a debate noon Monday in the Memorial Student Center lobby. Matt Jarvis, Nate Miklas and Leif Olson are striving for the student body...

Building a personal brand gets personal

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Marshall students were challenged to envision their funerals Wednesday in room 105 of Corbly Hall as part of the “How to Market Yourself” event for the Lewis College of Business’ Professionalism...

BCM to hold INTO Easter dinner

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • March 10, 2016

International students will get a taste of Christian culture Friday evening with a traditional Easter dinner. Baptist Campus Ministries on Marshall University’s campus has hosted this dinner for international...

Dinner for a dollar continues

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Marshall University’s Catholic Newman Center feeds members of the community each week spiritually and physically. Dinner for a Dollar is held at 6 p.m. in the Catholic Center every Thursday. Campus...

Father Dean to answer students’ questions about faith

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Students will have the opportunity to ask anything they have ever wanted to know about the Catholic faith. The parish for Marshall University’s campus will answer questions from students at an event...

Tri-Sigma Chili Fest heats up Marshall

Sage Shavers, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Members of the Marshall University community enjoyed chili and refreshments at the Sigma Sigma Sigma house on 6th Avenue Wednesday. Along with a choice of vegetarian chili and chili with beef, ticket...

Students will be “Traveling Around the World”

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Students will be able to experience traveling the globe without leaving Huntington. Marshall University’s Commons Hall Council will host the “Traveling Around the World” program from 3:30 to 6:30...

Take a walk on the Mayor Steve side

Clara Maynard, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Mayor Steve Williams resumes his community walks through Huntington’s neighborhoods this spring in an effort to motivate residents to become more active. Williams kicks off the 2016 edition of “Walks...

Survey to determine university strengths, weaknesses

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • March 9, 2016

The National Survey of Student Engagement participation requests were sent to a sample of Marshall University freshman and senior students February. Students will receive a reminder to fill out the survey...

SGA sets inauguration date to April 24

Jared Casto • March 9, 2016

Marshall University’s Student Government Association set a new inauguration date, discussed minority representation within the organization and celebrated International Women’s Day during Tuesday’s...

Student Body candidates engage in first debate

Jared Casto, Reporter • March 9, 2016

The audience asked presidential and vice presidential candidates difficult questions about last month’s failed RFRA resolution and the university’s financial troubles during Tuesday night’s student...