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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Vanity Fair apartments are located beside Harmony House on Fourth Avenue. (Courtesy of Harmony House)

Grad student leads housing efforts downtown

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 6, 2025

Providing living assistance for the unhoused may sound like a job only the city government could do, but one Marshall graduate student is taking matters into her own hands. Once Coco Daniels, second-year...

Tony Hoffman, former BMX athlete, spoke at the “Training for Change” provider conference.

Minority Health Institute fights for accessible healthcare across WV

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 6, 2025

Getting sick and going to the doctor is something most people don’t think twice about, but for millions of West Virginians, access to affordable healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult. For Marshall’s...

Kung Fu Tea is located at 844 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV.

Huntington welcomes long-awaited boba tea shop

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 5, 2025

It has been more than four years since the Kung Fu Tea sign first appeared in a downtown storefront. Locals often wondered if the shop would ever open. Just minutes from Marshall’s campus, the highly...

Resident advisors in the Twin Towers residence halls were not assigned roommates.

Housing shortage resolved before classes began

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 4, 2025

RAs having roommates and study rooms being converted to dorms were among the temporary housing options prepared by Housing and Residence Life this semester in preparation for a housing shortage that never...

One of the creators of Codenames visited campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, to give away copies of the game.

Marshall partners with Codenames for limited-edition fun

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 3, 2025

Game night just got a Marshall makeover thanks to a collaboration with Codenames to create a Herd-themed set, one marketing leader said.   Dave Traube, the chief marketing and communications officer...

Ukrainian flags are put on display at the Taste of Ukraine event at the St. Cloud Commons Lodge in Huntington on Aug. 22.

Ukrainian independence celebrated at Taste of Ukraine event

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter August 27, 2025

Ukraine may be over 5,000 miles away from West Virginia, but the country and its culture still have a presence in Huntington. The “Taste of Ukraine” event was held Aug. 22 at the St. Cloud Commons...

The Haute Wick Social features candle-making, as well as various knick-knacks. (The Parthenon/Kaitlyn Fleming)

Huntington Hotspots: The Haute Wick Social

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 20, 2025

The Haute Wick Social, Huntington’s only candle-making bar, allows guests to create custom candles with seasonal scents such as pumpkin roll, holly jolly Huntington, strawberry cheesecake or coconut...

Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

A message from Student Body President Connor Waller

Connor Waller, Student Body President August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall journey, the start of a new academic year is, without doubt, a time of unknowns, but, most importantly, it is also a time of excitement...

Alaina Jewell said the oceans off the Osa Peninsula offered scenic views and whale sightings for those out boating. (Courtesy of Alaina Jewell)

Huntington to howling monkeys: Marshall student’s transformative summer abroad

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 12, 2025

Four a.m. wake-up calls and singing monkeys were part of the typical classroom routine for one Marshall senior this summer.  Alaina Jewell, who majors in natural resources and recreational management...

Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Welcome back from President Brad Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall, I’m honored to welcome you home — to a place that’s meant a great deal to me and so many others who’ve come before...

Marshall University held an introductory press conference for Harrison on July 30. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Gerald J. Harrison hired as athletic director

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 9, 2025

Marshall Athletics recently announced Gerald J. Harrison as the university’s new director of athletics, making him the 23rd athletic director in Marshall Athletics history. "I could not be more excited...

Many students face difficulties readjusting to campus life after summer break.

Lost your routine? Here’s how the Counseling Center says to find it

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor August 8, 2025

After summer break, adjusting back to university life can be tough on students, but they don’t have to do it alone at Marshall. Counselor Michele Sigler said the fall semester is an equally interesting...

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