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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Jill Biden finds time to give back in the classroom

Jill Biden heads back to classroom as a working first lady

Darlene Superville, Associated Press September 7, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is going back to her whiteboard.  After months of teaching writing and English to community college students in boxes on a computer screen, the first lady resumes teaching...

Flash Flooding adds to financial struggles for University

Conner Woodruff, Reporter September 7, 2021

Last week’s flash flood devastating parts of Marshall University’s campus will be another financial burden to MU’s already tight financial situation, according to the vice president of finances.  The...

Coal exhibit captures West Virginia's history

Shifting Sediments, Coal in the Art Gallery

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter September 7, 2021

The Smith Hall art gallery is displaying from Aug. 30to Sept. 30 a new art exhibitfilled with coal art pieces that represent the mining industry in West Virginia. The artists Caroline Hatfield, Andrew...

Rest of the West (Virginia): Pepperoni Rolls

Rest of the West (Virginia): Pepperoni Rolls

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor September 6, 2021

I could sit here on my college dorm bed (two creaky twin-sized beds pushed together) at Marshall University and blame the pandemic for not exploring the state of West Virginia. Sure, I have only had...

President Gilbert looks back on time at Marshall ahead of his resignation

Conner Woodruff, Reporter September 1, 2021

Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert spoke with the Parthenon about the accomplishments and memories of his six years of service as he reflected on his resignation.   Gilbert said he was particularly...

The Red Cross works to find volunteers throughout the Huntington area

The Red Cross holds a blood drive on Marshall’s campus

Leah Scott, Reporter September 1, 2021

The Red Cross held a blood drive on Thursday at the Campus Christian Center.   With COVID-19 sending all colleges and universities virtual last year, it was difficult to hold a blood drive without...

Students walk to classes on campus

School of Medicine Mandates Vaccine for Students, Employees

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor September 1, 2021

The Marshall University School of Medicine and Marshall Health announced Tuesday that the Coronavirus vaccine will be mandatory for all students and employees by Oct. 31. The decision followed the U.S....

Welcome Back Sons and Daughters of Marshall

Welcome Back Sons and Daughters of Marshall

Alyssa Parks, SGA President September 1, 2021

After a year and a half of being virtual, we are all finally back on campus. While I enjoyed a quiet campus, I am even more excited to see campus so lively again. Additionally, I’m looking forward...

Flash flooding forces many to leave their vehicles behind

Flash Flooding Leaves Huntington Drenched

Jayden Taylor, Reporter September 1, 2021

Huntington had some major flooding issues Monday, but what caught some Marshall students by surprise was the flooding of Smith Hall. Starting around 4:15 p.m., water began to slither into Smith...

Project Hope is a residential treatment facility that helps mothers adjust to recovery while caring for their children.

Local nonprofit gives “hope” for new beginnings

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor August 13, 2021

As the drug epidemic continues to spread, more effort for recovery is needed. However, recovery is not a one-size-fit-all case, especially for those single mothers with substance use disorder.  Marshall...

All proceeds from Recovery Roasters go into a scholarship to help those in recovery.

Local student gives back through coffee

Isabella Robinson, News Editor August 13, 2021

 Michaela Marshall, a junior double-majoring in nursing and psychology has been roasting coffee since January, and began her small business, Recovery Roasters, in June. “I wanted to allow other people...

The first plane was delivered to Yeager Airport, home of the Bill Noe Flight Shool Training Facility, on October 29, 2020.

Marshall opens Bill Noe Flight School at Yeager Airport

University Communications August 10, 2021

Editors Note: The following is a press release from University Communications. HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Amid the noise and bustling activity of a busy Yeager Airport, Marshall University today marked the...

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