The Parthenon

Food pantry, dining services remain open during COVID-19 crisis

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • March 17, 2020

Marshall University’s food pantry will remain open during the period of non-face-to-face classes, though it will close during the originally scheduled...

TEDx speakers recognize importance of building connections

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • March 14, 2020

A musician, former foster kid, future astronomer, Hurricane Katrina survivor, journalist and World War II Medal of Honor recipient taught an audience about...

Marshall moves classes to online

Staff Report • March 11, 2020

Marshall is suspending all in-person classes March 16-20, and beginning March 30, all class instruction will be delivered non-face-to-face, per announcement...

Mothers on campus: Pre-K classroom incorporates arts

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • March 10, 2020

The Marshall University Early Education STEAM Center allows children to experience their creativity to the fullest in a nontraditional classroom setting....

Honors students win W. Va. Addy awards

Brittany Hively, Online Editor • March 10, 2020

It is not unusual to see students working together on class projects, but what is less common is students from different fields of study coming together...

Women reflect on anniversary of 19th Amendment

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • March 10, 2020

One hundred years ago, on March 10, 1920, in a 15-14 vote, the West Virginia state senate ratified the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote....

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • March 10, 2020

The following information was provided by the Marshall University Police Department records. Destruction of property A student reported her vehicle...

Marshall University Dance Gala welcomes 87-year-old Ella Hay

Emily Hayslett, Reporter • March 10, 2020

“Dancing for a Lifetime” is the title of this year’s Marshall University Dance Gala and the guest of honor is 87-year-old Ella Hay, who really has...

Herd in Town talks Trump

Ralph May, Reporter • March 10, 2020

A panel discussion about President Donald Trump’s impact on democracy gave students and community members an opportunity to asks questions and voice...

Marshall University COVID-19 update

University Communications • March 10, 2020

The following statement was released by Marshall University Communications Tracy Smith, director of environmental health and safety, is leading the...

Herd in Hijab wraps students in Islamic culture

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • March 9, 2020

Herd in Hijab offered students an opportunity to learn more about hijabs and the Islamic religion, Monday in the Memorial Student Center. Students were...