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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Baylee Cornell, photo courtesy of Baylee Cornell.

Marshall University continues to nurture the growth of creatives

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 17, 2025

The lives of students at Marshall University are a hard thing to capture, but that’s why Baylee Cornell keeps her camera at the ready.  Cornell, senior and accounting major, is one of many students...

Zelideth Rivas

After Office Hours: Zelideth Rivas

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 16, 2025

Sometimes in life, it’s best to take a moment and sit down with a cup of tea, and Zelideth Rivas just so happens to be a licensed tea instructor. Rivas was born in Puerto Rico, moved to the United...

Patrick Morrisey giving his first State of the State Address. Photo by Will Price,  West Virginia Legislative Photography.

Morrisey gives first State of the State Address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 14, 2025

Wednesday, Feb. 12, marked Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s first State of the State address.  Highlighting key issues for West Virginians, the address focused on the budget deficit, job creation, education...

Harmony House's day shelter is located on 4th avenue in Huntington.

Harmony House seeks new space for a stronger future

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 14, 2025

Harmony House plans to collaborate alongside the current Huntington administration to transform the shelter to fit their needs, one Harmony House and City Council official said.  Sarah Walling, the...

Thompson said this damaged road was the only available route out of her neighborhood in Salt Rock, West Virginia

Student denied university excused absence because of flooding

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 12, 2025

Although the flood following the rainfall on Feb. 5 left one Marshall University student’s road impassable, the student said her excused absence form was not approved.  Marshall sophomore Lindsay...

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks about executive orders he issued on his first day as governor at a news conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

Key issues to watch in the upcoming legislative session: Budget cuts, DEI, school choice and more

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 11, 2025

Budget cuts, further restrictions on DEI, consolidation of government departments, education and more will be at the forefront of the upcoming legislative session. One of the key issues of contention...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office.

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more.  Trump has taken, as Steve Bannon, former senior...

President Donald Trump signing The Laken Riley Act. Photo by AP News

Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first legislation of his second term

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, is the first legislation implemented in his second term.  The bill, named after the murdered Georgia nursing student, mandates federal...

The Dancing Thunder performs at football, volleyball and basketball games.

The Dancing Thunder: Where passion meets performance

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 10, 2025

The Marshall University Dance Team, known as the Dancing Thunder, is a dynamic group of energetic young women who perform at home football, volleyball and basketball games as well as various community...

Hughart has dedicated many years of service to the university.

After Office Hours: Bravin Hughart

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 9, 2025

Even in the most rural areas, people continue to create safe and accessible environments for everyone. Director Bravin Hughart strives to accomplish that at the Marshall Mid-Ohio Valley Campus. Before...

GALLERY: Legislative Lookahead

GALLERY: Legislative Lookahead

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 8, 2025

The 87th regular session for the West Virginia Legislature begins Wednesday, Feb. 12. State leaders spoke on education and what's to come for the mountain state. All photos in this gallery were...

Sen. Grady serves as the chair of education.

Education, future workforce take precedent at Legislative Lookahead

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor February 8, 2025

Building a better future for the next generation of West Virginians will be a focal point in this year’s legislative session, several state representatives who spoke at the Legislative Lookahead said...

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