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The Parthenon

A portrait of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Thursday’s Woodson Lyceum will feature a reading of “Carter G. Woodson: History, the Black Press, and Public Relations” by Carter G. Woodson and journalism professor Burnis Morris, as well as an unveiling of a website that will serve as a black history kit for educators and the public.

Carter G. Woodson Lycecum to host online public lectures as part of Institute on Black History Instruction

The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum at Marshall is inviting the Tri-State community to attend two special lectures during its Institute on Black History Instruction–one celebrating Juneteenth, the...

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

Marshall-themed Little Free Library installed at Yeager Airport

Isabella Robinson, News Editor June 15, 2021

Marshall University Libraries and the Cabell County Career Technology Center unveiled a Marshall-themed Little Free Library at Yeager Airport in Charleston Thursday, May 13. The Kelly green,...

Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert Ph.D.

Message from President Gilbert: Provost Taylor to move to Lamar University

Staff Report June 8, 2021

The following letter from President Jerry Gilbert, was sent to students the morning of Tuesday, June 8. "Dear Marshall students, faculty and staff, I am writing to share with you that an announcement...

Marshall's men's soccer head coach, Chris Grassie.

Grassie continues to strive for success

Tyler Kennett, Contributer June 1, 2021

After leading Marshall men’s soccer to the first Divi- sion I championship in Marshall athletics history, head coach Chris Grassie has signed a five-year extension that keeps him under contract...

As a co-founder, Martin received the Power of Performance Award in 2020 at the Small Communities, Big Solutions Conference in South Charleston. She was recognized as someone who is “revitalizing communities” in West Virginia. | Michelle Martin

Kayak Crew Breaking West Virginia Habits

Xena Bunton, Managing Editor June 1, 2021

The summer day couldn’t be better as you are flowing down the Little Coal River in Danville, West Virginia. The sun is shining bright on you in the perfect 87-degree temperature, closing your eyes to...

The game-winning goal was assisted by junior midfielder Vitor Dias and made by senior wing Jamil Roberts in the 1-0 victory. | Austin O'Connor (@oco_photo)

Marshall men’s soccer wins first national title

Noah Hickman, Assistant Sports Editor May 18, 2021

On Monday night, No. 10 Marshall scored the golden goal against No. 3 Indiana in overtime to become national champions for the first time in program history. The goal was assisted by junior midfielder...

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert

Gilbert announces plans to step down as president in July 2022

University Communications April 29, 2021

Gilbert announces plans to step down as president in July 2022 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert today announced that he will not seek an extension of his contract...

Over a million Facebook users virtually gather to "shame" strangers, celebrities and their friends.

The Shame Request: The Rise of Adult Cyber-Bullies

Xena Bunton, Features Editor April 29, 2021

There has been a noticeable trend of adult cyber-bullying since 2018, as over one million Facebook users virtually gather to “shame” strangers, celebrities and their friends. "You feel as if...

President Gilbert Reflects on George Floyd

Carter Truman, Reporter April 22, 2021

Hopefully, today is a new day for our country,” Marshall University President, Jerome Gilbert, said this morning at a program on the Memorial Student Center Plaza. The program called “A Social...

Earth Day 2021: Get involved

Earth Day 2021: Get involved

Xena Bunton, Feature Editor April 20, 2021

Earth Day is April 22, it is the perfect time to prepare how you will be celebrating this year. As a college student or staff member, you may not have all the resources or know how to celebrate...

Time to say goodbye

Time to say goodbye

Emma Berry, Copy Editor April 20, 2021

As my time at Marshall comes to a close and I am forced to reminisce on the time I have spent here — during very formative years of my life. It is crazy to think this is the last Parthenon edition that...

Sustainability club founder and president, Baleigh Epperly, organized conversations with sustainability department manager, Amy Parsons-White, and two Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition volunteers, Randi Pokladnik and Alex Cole.

Sustainability Club Panel Discusses Plastic Industry

Xena Bunton, Feature Editor April 20, 2021

 To promote Marshall’s next “Screen on the Green” event in celebration of Earth Day, the sustainability club hosted a panel with sustainability officials to discuss how the plastic industry is harming...

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