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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

Delegate Hornbuckle is the minority leader for the House of Delegates.

Legislative Lookahead emphasizes a family friendly West Virginia

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 8, 2025

Reimagining West Virginia into a state that retains current residents and recruits new residents remains a top priority in the 2025 legislative session, several WV political leaders said at the Legislative...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media members after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, in Ottawa, Canada, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

Trump’s second week characterized by tariff threats, demands and funding freezes

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 7, 2025

President Trump’s second week was dominated by threats of tariffs, demands against other countries and a controversial funding freeze order.  On Monday, Jan. 27, Trump issued a memorandum pausing...

Lauryn Coffman was one of the competition's winner.

Black History Month festivities begin with annual poster competition

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 4, 2025

Marshall University’s Black History Month celebrations kicked off with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum’s annual Black History Month Poster Competition Awards on Feb. 2 at the Visual Arts Center. Assistant...

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