The Parthenon

Spike for a Cure returns

Sage Shavers, Reporter • January 22, 2016

Registration has begun for the 4th annual Spike for a Cause volleyball tournament. The Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and the Delta Zeta Sorority of Marshall University will host the tournament at Huntington...

HCSA Steering Committee reaches out

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • January 22, 2016

The Honors College Student Association Steering Committee is in the process of planning new programs for the Honors College this semester. The Steering Committee is in charge of organizing an academic...

Mixed media exhibit opens at Birke Art Gallery

Leah Cook, Reporter • January 22, 2016

Three Cincinnati artists opened their mixed media show, Façade, at Marshall University’s Birke Art Gallery Jan. 11, showcasing collage elements in a copy and paste fashion. Jordan Tate and art duo...

Marshall Young Life College kicks off semester with trivia

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • January 22, 2016

Marshall Young Life College kicked off the spring semester with Trivia Night at the Young Life Building in downtown Huntington Tuesday night. Julian Dye, a freshman from Parkersburg said “It’s just...

Emerging artist earns state recognition

Lukas Hagley, Reporter • January 22, 2016

When young artists gain recognition for their work, it is usually an early indicator of promising talent. This is exactly the case with ceramicist Courtney Childers, a senior student, whose work is currently...

President Gilbert introduces goals for future of Marshall

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • January 21, 2016

President Jerry Gilbert introduced several of his goals Wednesday morning for growing Marshall University into a “strong, vibrant” university that ranks among the best institutions in the country. Gilbert...

Oh, Snow

Clara Maynard, Reporter • January 21, 2016

As the snowfall began Wednesday, City of Huntington officials started efforts to keep the roads clear. Communications director, Bryan Chambers said the city currently has seven trucks, seven spreaders...

UKirk kicks off spring semester

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • January 21, 2016

UKirk is a campus ministry that strives to reach across denominational borders to unite all students in fellowship and worship. UKirk students started the semester with a Skype call from Marji McCoy,...

CAB brings mobile gaming bus to Marshall

Son Nguyen, Reporter • January 21, 2016

The Mobile Gaming Bus will come to Marshall’s campus Thursday as part of a program called “CAB Presents: Mobile Video Gaming,” hosted by the university’s Campus Activities Board. Designed by...

Waugaman remembers White, welcomes new university president

Jared Casto, Reporter • January 21, 2016

Duncan Waugaman has worked closely with three Marshall University presidents during his two years as student body president. The death of university president, Stephen J. Kopp in late 2014 was a surprise...

Spence named MUSOM new assistant director of alumni affairs and community relations

Logan Parkulo, Reporter • January 21, 2016

Sheanna M. Spence is the newest assistant director for alumni affairs and community relations at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health. Spence is a native of Huntington...

Students compare textbook prices, find alternatives to campus bookstore

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • January 20, 2016

It is no secret buying books for the new semester can be a pricey endeavor. Books can either stay below $100 or exceed $500, but no matter the cost, students see opportunities to save time and money...