The Parthenon

December graduates visit one-stop shop to prepare for commencement

Ashley Sodosky, reporter • November 4, 2015

Only a few weeks stand between about 690 Marshall University students and the Dec. 12 commencement day. Before flipping their tassels in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, students are required...

How to register for Spring 2016 classes

Cadi Duplaga, reporter • November 4, 2015

It’s that time of the year for students to meet with their advisers and begin preparing for the spring 2016 semester. In order to be eligible to register for next semester, it is essential...

Delta Chi suspended on hazing allegations, fraternity appeals

Rob Engle, reporter • November 3, 2015

Marshall University’s Delta Chi fraternity chapter has been suspended on allegations of hazing that took place at the fraternity’s house in September. Established at Marshall in spring...

Sweet Salon stylist provides free haircuts to the homeless

Desmond Groves, reporter • November 3, 2015

Morgan Workman has worked at Sweet Salon for six months but has been styling and cutting hair for about five years. Workman is using her talents and skills to give back to the community...

Voter registration, updates can be made online

John Cole Glover, reporter • November 3, 2015

West Virginia residents are able to register to vote, or update their voter’s registration online. Sophia Mills, president of the Young Democrats club at Marshall University said online...

New public health certificate program for students

Kelsie Lively, reporter • November 3, 2015

Marshall University is now offering a new public health certificate program. Monika Sawhney, program director for the Marshall University public heath program, said she believes the certificate...

Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing accepting proposals for products

Kelsie Lively, reporter • November 3, 2015

The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing is accepting proposals from competitors across the nation for products and services for an innovation challenge that seeks to...

Costume contest brings spooky festivities to Tamarack

Ashley Sodosky, reporter • October 30, 2015

Children and adults from around the state will gather in Beckley, West Virginia Friday at the Tamarack, the Best of West Virginia to show off their costumes in hopes for a prize. The costume...

Fantasy Maze promises all treats, no tricks

MacKenzi Kyle, reporter • October 30, 2015

The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreations Board and the HART Choose Joy Players have partnered to bring a fun alternative to the traditional haunted house this Halloween season. “Our...

Cooper’s Family Farms Corn Maze goes haunted

Brianna Paxton, reporter • October 30, 2015

The Milton Corn Maze, located behind Milton Middle School, is being prepped for the Halloween season. The Haunted Maze will be open Friday through Saturday for the last two weeks in October. “Come...

Rocky Horror comes to Ritter for night of absolute pleasure

MacKenzi Kyle, reporter • October 30, 2015

The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District is set to present Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Ritter Park Amphitheater Friday and Saturday. When the words “cult classic” are...

Grave Schoul offers a night of “pure hell”

Brianna Paxton, reporter • October 30, 2015

Hundreds of people line up every weekend throughout October to attend the Scareview Grave Schoul, a famous haunted attraction, located off Coal River Road in St. Albans, West Virginia. “We...