The Parthenon

Effect of COVID-19 on Marshall Artists Series

Victoria Ware, Reporter • January 25, 2022

Like theaters and production companies around the world, the Marshall Artists Series was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but was able to adapt to the new conditions. “We definitely were impacted...

Artist’s Series Presents “We Are the Dream” for MLK Day

Victoria Ware, Reporter • January 20, 2022

The Marshall Artists Series presented a screening of the film “We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest” on Thursday at the Keith Albee Preforming Arts Center in honor of Martin...

Spring Semester Begins Within Omicron Surge

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • January 20, 2022

Marshall University started the spring semester in an unusual stage of the pandemic. On the day classes started, the United States was averaging nearly 750,000 coronavirus cases a day due to the massive...

New Year and New Goals

Megan Gragg, Reporter • January 19, 2022

The New Year brings healthier lifestyles to students as they start the new semester. "My goal is to reach 185 lbs. and to just stay healthy while I’m still in school," said junior healthcare and...

New Recycling and Compost Bins Have Arrived on Campus

Andrew Corliss, Reporter • January 18, 2022

New recycling and compost bins around campus will help process Marshall’s waste more efficiently. This month, 6 new recycling and compost bins have been placed in various locations around campus,...

Fire Destroys Garage, Apartment

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • December 1, 2021

An auto repair shop and other structures near Marshall’s Campus were destroyed in an accidental fire on Wednesday the 24th of November. The fire started in the inside of 3rd Avenue’s Wooten’s...

Marshall Basketball Comes Up Short Against Hoosiers

Christian Palmer, Reporter • December 1, 2021

Marshall’s men’s basketball team traveled to Indiana on Saturday to face off against the 5-0 Indiana Hoosiers. Indiana, a perennial powerhouse team, posed a good early season test for...

Marshall Prom Postponed

Leah Scott, Reporter • December 1, 2021

The Marshall University Prom that was scheduled for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. has been postponed until the spring semester. According to Sara-Frances Lyon of Housing and Residence Life, the event was postponed...

SGA Passes Resolution Regarding Pedestrian Safety

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 16 to support making the roads around Marshall University’s campus safer for pedestrians. The resolution “Pedestrian Safety...

Brad D. Smith Talks with Students About University Improvements

Jayden Taylor, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Brad D. Smith, Marshall’s president-elect, held a “listening tour” in the Shawkey Dining Room at the Memorial Student Center at 10 a.m. to hear what students think Marshall’s opportunities...

CAB throws Paint and Sip to celebrate Fountain Ceremony

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Campus Activities Board hosted a Paint and Sip for students to enjoy refreshments, relieve stress and meet new people Wednesday. “Students paint different themes depending on current trends,...

Alpha Xi Delta Members Accepted Into Marshall Med School

Leah Scott, Reporter • November 17, 2021

Three Alpha Xi Delta members Olivia Hart, Holly Edwards and Madelyn Ross achieved their goal of being accepted into Marshall’s medical school, and shared with the Parthenon their challenges and experiences...