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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

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

Todd Godby has 20 years of ministry experience and industrial experience. (Courtesy of Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center)

After Office Hours: Todd Godby

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

Not many people have their career figured out at 18, but little did Todd Godby know theology would find him again 10 years later.  Godby was raised in Milton, West Virginia. He graduated from Milton...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, Feb. 27, said one former sports editor for The Parthenon.  Thursday...

JCPenney partnered with Career Education to provide Marshall students with a discount on professional clothing.

JCPenney prepares students with professional attire

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to save up to 60% on all career wear key categories on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the Suit Up with JCPenney’s & Career Education event. The...

Break free is accepting unused and unopened tampons until Feb. 28. (Courtesy of Break Free)

Panhellenic partners with Break Free for campus tampon drive

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University’s Panhellenic community is joining forces with student organization Break Free to collect feminine hygiene products for individuals in need throughout the campus and Huntington community. Break...

Marybeth Beller. Courtesy of MU Photos.

Political science professor analyzes State of the State address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave his first State of the State address Feb. 12, and a Marshall University political science professor offered further insight into his initiatives.  Marybeth Beller, who has...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia freshmen, starting fall 2025. The new Marshall...

Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cabell County last week. Huntington’s Enslow Park neighborhood suffered higher waters than most in the region.  WSAZ reports waters rose several inches...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas petition in 2023. The petition submitted by the brothers’...

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