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72 Hour Film Contest Opens Huntington Music and Arts Festival

Lucy Bell, Reporter • September 1, 2022

Twenty-five people began the race, but only 10 crossed the finish line in the challenge to create original films in just 72 hours for the opening night...

An Interview With University President Brad D. Smith

Tyler Spence and Brad D. Smith • August 30, 2022

Parthenon executive editor Tyler Spence sits down with university president Brad D. Smith. T. “To start I wanted to talk about...

Best-selling Author Jane Wolfe Writes Biography on Successful Marshall Alum

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • August 30, 2022

Jane Wolfe, a best-selling biographer from Columbus, Ohio dove into the career of one of Marshall’s school of journalism and mass communications most...

Panhellenic Council Hosts “Paws for a Cause” Dog Show

Taylor Isaac, Reporter • August 30, 2022

Furry friends strutted across the stage at Panhellenic Council’s (PHC) “Paws for a Cause Dog Show” Friday night, Aug. 26. The event was held...

Career Education Building Reopens After Renovations

Lucy Bell, Reporter • August 30, 2022

After undergoing its second renovation in two years, Marshall University’s Career Education Center reopened its doors to students and employers. Members...

Kipp Bodnar Appointed to Board of Governors

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • August 29, 2022

Kipp Bodnar, a Marshall alum and chief marketing officer for HubSpot has been appointed to serve on the board of governors by West Virginia Governor Jim...

Students and Community Come Together for Herd Rally

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter • August 28, 2022

The campus and Huntington communities united to support Marshall athletics and the Marching Thunder during a special edition of Ninth Street Live in downtown...

Marshall Artist Series Previews Upcoming Season

Victoria Ware, Features and Culture Editor • August 28, 2022

Various performances and events will feature in the Marshall Artists Series’ 86th season, beginning Oct. 23 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. “We...

Huntington PD Unleashes Jaywalking Blitz Around Campus

Sarah Davis, Lead Reporter • August 28, 2022

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Huntington Police Department began ticketing those jaywalking around campus. Many students were surprised to see this type...

Biden Announces Student Debt Relief Plan

Conner Woodruff, News Editor • August 24, 2022

The Biden-Harris administration has officially announced an income-based student loan debt repayment plan along with debt cancellation and forgiveness...

Ginny T. Lee, of Intuit and Khan Academy, Appointed to BOG

Conner Woodruff, News Editor • August 22, 2022

The former president and chief operating officer of Khan Academy will join Marshall’s Board of Governors on Oct. 19. Ginny T. Lee was announced to...

PHOTOS: Freshman Cap WOW Week with Walk to Convocation

The Parthenon • August 19, 2022

Freshman students ended the final day of the university's "week of welcome" Friday morning with a walk to the convocation ceremony at the Keith Albee Theatre...