The Parthenon

SGA Proposal Emphasizes College of Science Health

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • February 23, 2023

A mental health organization could be developed for the College of Science students and faculty through a proposal made in the Student Government Association. “Mental health has not always been...

Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights Marshall’s Improvements

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Cultures Editor • February 22, 2023

President Brad D. Smith outlined several areas where Marshall University is progressing and others where there are opportunities for improvement during the Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday. Smith...

Marshall Facilitates Presentation on Looted Jewish Art

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2023

It has been seventy-eight years since World War II, and the art world is still seeing its effects. Marshall welcomed Dr. Wesley Fisher to speak on his project, “The Found Museum: Collections Throughout...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor of the House of Delegates after a recommendation from...

Local Coffee Shop Launches New Roast

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2023

A local coffee shop is taking a cup of coffee to the next degree. Coal River Coffee Company, in collaboration with West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network, launched Recovery Roast, their newest...

Campus Carry Bill Passes the House of Delegates

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Senate Bill 10, or the Campus Self-Defense Act, passed the state House of Delegates on Tuesday despite protests, attempted amendments and opposition from colleges, students and citizens with the Republican...

CAM Dean Candidates Visit Marshall

Sarah Davis and Bex Law • February 22, 2023

A variety of plans for the College of Arts and Media were presented by the three finalists for the college’s deanship last week, but all three emphasized students in their presentations. The finalists...

College of Arts and Media Dean Finalist Presents Intentions

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2023

The College of Arts and Media is gearing up to welcome a new dean to the Marshall family. Dr. Chris McCollough, a dean finalist for the College of Arts and Media, communicated his plan-of-action to...

Campus Christian Center Hosts Lunch For A Buck

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 18, 2023

Once a month, students can go to the Campus Christian Center to connect, take a break and have a home cooked meal for $1 at the Lunch For A Buck events. “We want students to get plugged in, and...

Countdown to Commencement: Shelby Blackburn

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • February 17, 2023

Following old friends to Marshall, one senior says she has learned that her instinct as a “people person” could be shaped into a career. Shelby Blackburn, a marketing and entrepreneurship double-major...

Countdown to Commencement: Jodi Hannah

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • February 17, 2023

Inspired by the change her younger brother’s speech language pathologist made for him, one Marshall University spring 2023 graduate says that she “fell in love” with that career path because of his...

Debate Sparks Over Academic Calendar

Evan Green and Scott Price • February 17, 2023

Faculty and student representatives have begun working with university administration to draft the academic calendar for the 2024-2028 school years, as debate over the number of weeks per semester has...