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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Updates to print schedule

Updates to print schedule

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 31, 2020

To ensure the health and safety of our staff, The Parthenon will not be printing a physical paper until April 22. This edition will also be inserted into...

Counseling Center offers alternative options for students

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 31, 2020

“We are…Marshall” is a phrase most students are familiar with. At the Counseling Center, their message is “We Are…Here for you.” Director Candace...

A notice in a Kanawha County nursing home details the facility's recommended procedures regarding wearing masks and taking smoke breaks.

W.Va. health facility horror stories: “It feels like my safety doesn’t come first.”

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 27, 2020

Editor’s note: Some sources in this story agreed to speak only on the condition of anonymity out of fear of repercussions regarding their employment. Amid...

Suit Up event prepares students for professional wardrobe needs

Ralph May, Reporter March 26, 2020

Students and alumni expanded their wardrobe with professional wear at a reduced price at the biannual Suit Up event at JCPenney in collaboration with the...

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate crisis responses, state economy

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 25, 2020

Amid growing concerns regarding Gov. Jim Justice’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, three Democratic gubernatorial candidates took to the debate...

Marshall postpones commencement ceremony, not to resume in-person classes

Staff Report March 19, 2020

The following was released from President Jerry Gilbert through University Communications: ”Dear Marshall University students, faculty and staff, Thank...

Student studying in Japan to return to US

Emily Hayslett, Reporter March 17, 2020

While classes at Marshall University closed due to COVID-19, Marshall students in Japan studying at Kansai Gaidai University have been facing classes moving...

J.R. has been homeless for two months and traveled to Huntington for the first time last week.

Homeless in Huntington: Wayne Glover Jr., ‘J.R.’

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

Wayne Glover Jr., or J.R., is 52 years old and was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he has been homeless in Huntington for about one week. Glover...

Gilbert encourages students to remain on campus

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 17, 2020

While some universities are evacuating, Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert recommends students who live in residence halls remain on campus.  As...

University programs aim to ease transition to online courses

Ralph May, Reporter March 17, 2020

The abrupt switch to all online courses for Marshall University because of the COVID-19 is being eased by various programs created by the Online Learning...

Students to not be penalized by COEPD changes

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor March 17, 2020

With schools closing throughout the country because of COVID-19, some education students at Marshall University are wondering how they should finish their...

M.A.S. cancels film festival, remains hopeful

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor March 17, 2020

The Marshall Artists Series director of marketing said the Bannf Mountain Film Festival World Tour set for March 31 has been canceled due to the COVID-19...

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