The Parthenon

Leftover snow causes parking turmoil around campus

Emily Kinner, Reporter • January 26, 2016

Many commuter students are unhappy with the university’s decision to remain open after the weekend’s weather. Winter Storm Jonas brought 12 inches of snow to Huntington through Friday and Saturday....

Graduation applications due

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • January 26, 2016

The deadline to submit graduation applications is Feb. 5 for seniors who are planning to graduate in the spring. College of Science academic advisor and program manager, Vicki Cole said if students...

Transportation system could be essential for growing student population

Jared Casto, Reporter • January 26, 2016

According to Student Government Association Vice President Isabelle Rogner and Veterans and Diversity Affairs liaison Keith Schemel, a transportation system is essential for a growing Marshall University. Rogner...

Students discussion Syrian refugees in the Mountain State

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • January 26, 2016

Strong opinions can be heard on all sides of the Syrian Refugee crisis. Students will have the chance to discuss their opinions on the matter this week in Willis Hall. Housing and Residents Life, in...

City council addresses vacant buildings, partners with AHIDTA

Clara Maynard, Reporter • January 26, 2016

Huntington’s City Council approved an ordinance regarding vacant buildings 6-2 during the city council meeting Monday evening. The ordinance, sponsored by councilwoman Joyce Clark, will prevent the...

Commuters struggle to get to campus; students tweet at university to close

Darius Booker, Reporter • January 26, 2016

With the heavy snowfall and high winds over the weekend, Marshall University officials made arrangements to make sure that campus was clear of snow for the safety of students, staff and faculty. According...

Mall employees face pressure during weekend storm

Clara Maynard, Reporter • January 24, 2016

Some Huntington Mall employees said they faced pressure to make it to work during the weekend snowstorm. The mall opened on schedule Friday but closed early at 1 p.m. and stayed closed Saturday...

Local restaurants remain open during winter storm

Baily Turner, Reporter • January 24, 2016

Winter storm Jonas had Huntington close to 12 inches of snow over the weekend. The winter weather not only affected Marshall University students and the Huntington community but also many restaurants...

MU Middle School Band Festival Cancelled

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • January 22, 2016

The Middle School Honor Band Festival, planned as an all-day event Friday at Smith Recital Hall, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Athletic band director Adam Dalton said this decision was...

Kim named Resident of the Month

Logan Parkulo, Reporter • January 22, 2016

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has announced Jeffery Kim, M.D., as the January Resident of the Month. Kim was nominated for the honorable award by the faculty of his program....

CAB brings Mobile Gaming Bus to campus

Son Nguyen, Reporter • January 22, 2016

The Mobile Gaming Bus came to Marshall’s campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Campus Activities Board’s “CAB Presents Mobile Video Gaming” event. Designed by WV Mobile Gaming LLC, the Mobile...

Faculty Senate address budget concerns

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • January 22, 2016

Several Marshall University faculty members raised concerns Thursday evening at a meeting of the Faculty Senate over Operations’ decision to power down all academic buildings on the weekend except...