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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall Day at the Capitol is an annual event that showcases the university to state government leaders.

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Marshall University students and staff showcased the institution’s programs, innovation and research at Marshall Day in the state capitol. Underneath the gold-encrusted Capitol dome, Marshall students...

64 years ago Marshall College became Marshall University.

Sixty-four years as Marshall University

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 4, 2025

The anniversary of Marshall University obtaining its university status was on Sunday, March 2, marking 64 years since the milestone in the history of Marshall. Marshall, previously known as Marshall...

Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Student Body President updates students on plans for spring semester

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

Marshall University’s spring semester is in full swing, and student body president Brea Belville offers special updates and insight into what the rest of the semester holds.  Belville, in an earlier...

Poster for the event (Courtesy of Intercultural Affairs, Student Affairs, Women’s and Gender Center).

New seeds start to take root at Marshall University

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter March 3, 2025

Not everyone is the same kind of advocate, but every student deserves to know what level of activism they are comfortable with, said the program coordinator for the Women’s and Gender Center. The...

Alpha Xi Delta House on 5th Ave.

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University fosters leadership, sisterhood and service

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 28, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University is shaping young women into leaders while fostering a strong sisterhood and commitment to service. “From the moment I stepped through Alpha Xi Delta’s doors,...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large crowd of Marshall University students protested...

The 2025 TedxMarshallU speakers. (Courtesy of TedxMarshallU)

TedxMarshallU returns to campus for seventh year featuring “Beyond Borders” theme

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Marshall University is hosting the seventh annual TedxMarshallU March 8 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.  The event will be two hours. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for Marshall students. Evan...

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large crowd of Marshall University students protested...

Todd Godby has 20 years of ministry experience and industrial experience. (Courtesy of Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center)

After Office Hours: Todd Godby

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

Not many people have their career figured out at 18, but little did Todd Godby know theology would find him again 10 years later.  Godby was raised in Milton, West Virginia. He graduated from Milton...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, Feb. 27, said one former sports editor for The Parthenon.  Thursday...

JCPenney partnered with Career Education to provide Marshall students with a discount on professional clothing.

JCPenney prepares students with professional attire

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to save up to 60% on all career wear key categories on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the Suit Up with JCPenney’s & Career Education event. The...

Break free is accepting unused and unopened tampons until Feb. 28. (Courtesy of Break Free)

Panhellenic partners with Break Free for campus tampon drive

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University’s Panhellenic community is joining forces with student organization Break Free to collect feminine hygiene products for individuals in need throughout the campus and Huntington community. Break...

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