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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Dene Grigar, digital artist, professor and virtual museum director speaking at TEDxMarshallU. 

(Courtesy of TEDxMarshallU/Wade Sullivan)

TEDxMarshallU presents ‘Beyond Borders’ for seventh annual event

Ella Bumgardner and Wade Sullivan March 9, 2025

TEDxMarshallU returned to campus for its seventh annual event with the topic “Beyond Borders,” which featured speakers from across the country on Saturday, March 8, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing...

Collective 37 Co-directors, Morgan Napier and Brooke Olivarri signing the agreement with Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Megan Archer. (The Parthenon/Soleil Woolard)

Collective 37 signs partnership with Huntington Chamber of Commerce

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter March 8, 2025

Even though the idea of Collective 37 was not made by students, it would not have happened without students, a faculty advisor of Collective 37 said. Collective 37, Marshall University’s student-run...

The 2024 Cats on Mats event

EveryBODY Fitness to host Cats on Mats for International Rescue Cat Day

Ella Bumgardner, Digital Media Manager March 8, 2025

EveryBODY Fitness is hosting their 3rd annual Cats on Mats yoga and adoption event in honor of International Rescue Cat Day on Monday, March 24, at 5 p.m. The event will benefit The Huntington Cabell...

After years of traveling as a couple, the Ballous now enjoy taking trips with their children. (Courtesy of Stephanie Ballou)

Couples on Campus: The Ballous

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 6, 2025

Something in the air shifted in the spring of ‘95 in an Introduction to Corrections course, almost as if fate nudged two former Marshall students together.  Lieutenant Scott Ballou said at first...

Insomnia Cookies specializes in delivering cookies right to your door.

To eat or not to eat?: Indecision over Insomnia Cookies

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor March 5, 2025

Pennsylvania-based bakery chain Insomnia Cookies is set to open a second West Virginia location in Huntington, which will be located on 3rd Ave right next to Firehouse Subs.  Founded by Seth Berkowitz...

Marshall Day at the Capitol is an annual event that showcases the university to state government leaders.

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Marshall University students and staff showcased the institution’s programs, innovation and research at Marshall Day in the state capitol. Underneath the gold-encrusted Capitol dome, Marshall students...

64 years ago Marshall College became Marshall University.

Sixty-four years as Marshall University

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 4, 2025

The anniversary of Marshall University obtaining its university status was on Sunday, March 2, marking 64 years since the milestone in the history of Marshall. Marshall, previously known as Marshall...

Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Student Body President updates students on plans for spring semester

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

Marshall University’s spring semester is in full swing, and student body president Brea Belville offers special updates and insight into what the rest of the semester holds.  Belville, in an earlier...

Poster for the event (Courtesy of Intercultural Affairs, Student Affairs, Women’s and Gender Center).

New seeds start to take root at Marshall University

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter March 3, 2025

Not everyone is the same kind of advocate, but every student deserves to know what level of activism they are comfortable with, said the program coordinator for the Women’s and Gender Center. The...

Alpha Xi Delta House on 5th Ave.

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University fosters leadership, sisterhood and service

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 28, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University is shaping young women into leaders while fostering a strong sisterhood and commitment to service. “From the moment I stepped through Alpha Xi Delta’s doors,...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large crowd of Marshall University students protested...

The 2025 TedxMarshallU speakers. (Courtesy of TedxMarshallU)

TedxMarshallU returns to campus for seventh year featuring “Beyond Borders” theme

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Marshall University is hosting the seventh annual TedxMarshallU March 8 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.  The event will be two hours. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for Marshall students. Evan...

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