The Parthenon

New student org raises awareness about human trafficking

Jonathan Still, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Students Against Human Trafficking is a recently formed student organization that seeks to bring awareness to the issue of people falling into the grasp...

Spotlight: Huntington Addiction and Wellness Center

Sequoia Ware, Reporter • October 20, 2020

The Huntington Addiction and Wellness Center (HAWC) assistant director, Sean Presgraves, discussed issues surrounding homelessness, addiction and what...

Local artist honors Walter Gropius and the work of collaboration with “The Kiss”

Brittany Hively, Managing Editor • October 20, 2020

Huntington artist Jamie Sloane’s latest piece is the newest addition to The Huntington Museum of Art (HMOA). “The Kiss” honors the late architect...

Marshall Greek alumna kickstarts online jewelry store

Abby Hanlon, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Maddy Moore graduated in the spring of 2020 as a criminal justice major and political science and marketing minors. She was a member of the Sigma Sigma...

Students, Faculty Demand Single-Use Product Ban

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Collecting plastic from Marshall University dorms, the sustainability club and department faculty organized plastic data last week for the “Break Free...

Schools are open. Games are on. But experts say W.Va.’s latest COVID map is still flawed.

LUCAS MANFIELD and Amelia Ferrell Knisely • October 13, 2020

This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. For more stories from Mountain State Spotlight, visit www.mountainstatespotlight.org. Facing...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Reporter • October 13, 2020

D.U.I. On Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2:35 a.m., Police officers stopped a white Jeep S.U.V. after they said they witnessed the vehicle swerving while traveling...

MU to host “We are Marshall” drive-in

Alex Jackson, Reporter • October 13, 2020

Marshall University’s Alumni Association is partnering with The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District to host a drive-in movie showing of “We...

Spotlight: Counseling Center Director Candace Layne

October 13, 2020

Candace Layne is the Director of the Marshall Counseling Center on campus and has been serving in this position since June of 2018. Layne received...

Secretary of State Mac Warner encourages students to vote

Sequoia Ware, Reporter • October 13, 2020

W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner visited Marshall last week and discussed the importance of students and young people participating in the political...

Marshall Students, Faculty Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 13, 2020

Providing resources and crafts for Marshall students and faculty, both Marshall’s Wellness Center and Suicide Prevention Education Across Campus programs...

W.Va. medical cannabis industry prioritizes corporate profits over local farmers, jobs and businesses

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • October 13, 2020

Since April 2017 when Gov. Jim Justice signed West Virginia’s initial medical cannabis legislation, concerns surrounding the eventual formation of the...