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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Matt James is the executive director of alumni relations.

Matt James, Assistant Dean of Student and Intercultural Affairs, Enters New Position

The Parthenon September 13, 2022

Matt James has been named the new executive director of alumni relations at Marshall University. Dr. Ron Area, Marshall University Foundation Inc. CEO, made the announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 13.   James...

University’s Division of Aviation Receives $1 Million in Funding

Evan Green, Managing Editor September 13, 2022

Marshall’s Division of Aviation has received $1 million in federal funding to go towards increasing the aviation workforce in the Huntington area. The 5-year award will go towards diversifying the economy...

Protestors rally outside the Senate chamber at the West Virginia state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., as lawmakers debated a sweeping bill to ban abortion in the state with few exceptions on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Jim Justice signs abortion ban with few exceptions

Leah Willingham, Associated Press September 13, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Governor Jim Justice signed a sweeping abortion ban with few exceptions Friday, approving a bill that several members of the Republican supermajority said they...

New Microscopes Come to Marshall’s Microbiology Lab

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter September 11, 2022

Marshall’s microbiology lab received new microscopes, changing current and future students’ experiences in the biology field. “The new microscopes will provide current and future students with...

Period Health Events Educate Young Women

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter September 11, 2022

The stigmas that surround menstrual health are leaving youths too embarrassed to talk about it, and two Marshall students hope to help end that stigma with their period health events.  “About half...

Marshall Opens Studies Abroad to Students

Lucy Bell and Destiney Dingess September 11, 2022

After taking it upon herself to experience more than her traditional collegiate path, one graphic design student sought out scholarships to study abroad now that many pandemic restrictions have lifted.  Marshall...

Marshall Fencing Club Welcomes New Fencers

Abby Ayes, Photo and Graphics Contributor September 11, 2022

The Marshall University fencing club is working hard to get their name out there and meet some new people who might have an interest in this organized sport.  According to secretary Dalton Varney,...

Marshall Catholic Newman Center Hosts Dinner for a Dollar Event

Abby Ayes, Photo and Graphics Contributor September 11, 2022

At Marshall University’s Catholic Newman Center, Nick Chancey hopes to see some fresh faces at the center’s weekly Dinner for a Dollar event on Thursdays.  “Dinner for a Dollar has been around...

De-Stressing with Art Therapy—Color Me Well

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter September 11, 2022

Color Me Well inspired students to get in touch with their inner artist during the event’s  kick off Thursday afternoon on Sept. 8. The workshop used art therapy as a means of relieving stress and anxiety...

Marshall Student Involvement Fair Fills the Memorial Student Center

Johnathan Edwards, Student Reporter September 11, 2022

Students looking to get involved on campus had a chance on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to visit with Greek organizations, student clubs and media in a university-driven event to boost student participation.  The...

Paige Leonard Appointed as iCenter Assistant Director Within School of Business

Evan Green, Managing Editor September 11, 2022

Paige Leonard, two-time Marshall graduate, has been welcomed by the Lewis School of Business to serve as the assistant director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (iCenter). As...

Cosplay for a Cause — Cherry Blossom Cosplay 

Taylor Isaac, Reporter September 11, 2022

Not all heroes wear capes but, for a group of local cosplayers, capes and tiaras are how they make magic. Cherry Blossom Cosplay at Marshall is looking to give back to families by bringing childrens’...

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