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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Students will have Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11 off.

Midterm break makes its debut

Baylee Parsons, News Editor October 6, 2024

For the first time in decades, Marshall students are preparing for a midterm break. The break, which is scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11, will allow students...

Bison Bites is located in the Towers Marketplace.

The Den undergoes ‘Bison Bites’ rebranding

Greg Jones, Student Reporter October 6, 2024

Marshall University is reintroducing the diner on campus at Towers as “Bison Bites.”  The diner was formerly “The Den,” which was sponsored...

The dogs and cats have their own dedicated spaces at the shelter.

Local animal shelter introduces renovations

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 5, 2024

Walking into the new building at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, visitors would never know it was once a school and a stable for Huntington’s...

Marshall is a Voter Friendly Campus.

Absentee voting begins for 2024 election

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter October 4, 2024

As Election Day approaches, the deadline gets shorter and shorter to become a registered voter.  Election Day will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5; however,...

The 2024 Homecoming game against Appalachian State will take place in the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Oct. 5.

Marshall vs App State: The show must go on

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

Marshall is deep into its homecoming week, and, with game day quickly approaching, many fans are wondering about the condition of the opposing team, Appalachian...

Dot Hicks

Dot Hicks looks back on storied past

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Hicks, commonly referred to as the pioneer of women’s sports at Marshall University due to the decades of work she dedicated to women’s...

Sam Berkrot stands in front of the StoryCorps Airstream Bus.

StoryCorps mobile tour collects stories on campus

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

 In partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting, StoryCorps is visiting Huntington to share stories from members of the community.  The StoryCorps...

Harvard economist discusses local challenges

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter October 2, 2024

On Sept. 30, Harvard economist Gordon Hanson gave a presentation on understanding the economic challenges facing smaller communities, like those in Appalachia,...

The Career Fair took place at the Rec Center.

Career Fair offers real-world job opportunities

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Staff Reporters October 2, 2024

Alumnus Zack Ihnat said at the most recent Marshall Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that he secured a full-time job directly from the Career Fair....

Phillip Eil

Cicada Books hosts true crime author to explore dark side of medicine

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 1, 2024

Coming to an area heavily impacted by the opioid crisis is an opportunity to not only share knowledge, but to hear the stories of the locals, one debut-author...

The "Eye Guy" is the mascot for Funktafest.

Grub and Groove highlights upcoming music festival

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 1, 2024

Promoting music festival Funktavest 8 on Oct. 12 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater, the Campus Activities Board hosted acts Funkle Sam and HellNaw alongside...

Attendants from left to right: Waylon Smith, Jaxon Smith, Haley Prather, Rimsha Kingson, Bethany Jarrell, Kylie Fisher, Skylar Elliott and Dylan Ellison.

Homecoming court plans to aid NC in hurricane relief

Abigail Cutlip, Social Media Manager September 30, 2024

2024 Marshall University Homecoming Royalty has agreed to alter the philanthropy aspect of their campaigns in support of Appalachian State University following...

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