The Parthenon

Panel discusses West Virginia Black policy

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • March 21, 2021

The ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ virtual panel discussion will feature Black policy advocates and experts from throughout West Virginia on Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Crystal Good, a Black West...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Executive Staff- Campus safety • March 21, 2021

Possession of Controlled Substance On March 10, at 3:39 p.m., police said a bystander flagged them down and told them an unconscious woman was lying on the sidewalk at the 1500 Block of Fourth Avenue....

McDowell County- A Misunderstood People

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor • March 16, 2021

WELCH, W.Va — McDowell County is usually known for two things, the high rate of drug overdoses and opioid addiction, and the fact that the county had one of the single highest margins of victory...

Empty Bowls: Continuing Tradition

Alyssa Woods • March 16, 2021

In a time when so many are worrying about jobs, health and money, the stress of food insecurity is something that no one should have. Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington, is fighting to ensure that families...

Paint and Sip

Miranda Valles, Reporter • March 16, 2021

Marshall University’s Paint & Sip series event, hosted by Student Activities, gives students the opportunity to come together and to paint pictures that correspond to the given theme for that...

A Renewed Focus on Men’s Mental Health

Tyler Spence, Editor • March 16, 2021

The Marshall counseling center has been a driving force of focus on mental health over the years. As a pandemic disrupted students’ lives, the counseling center was required to adapt and respond to the...

Marshall Provides Help for Those Seeking Recovery

Madison Perdue, Reporter • March 16, 2021

To battle the state’s opioid pandemic and foster healing and growth in the community, the West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network is offering peer recovery support and educational programs to help...

Supporters rally in favor of CROWN Act

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • March 15, 2021

Community members, activists and lawmakers in favor of the CROWN Act marched at the state capitol March 13 to demonstrate support of the bill to end hair discrimination. CROWN stands for Create a Respectful...

Marshall University pens academic agreements with Glenville State College

University Communications • March 15, 2021

The following press release was sent out Monday, March 15 by University Communications after the agreements were signed. Marshall University pens academic agreements with Glenville State College HUNTINGTON,...

Vaccine Rollout Nears Completion Among Faculty

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor • March 10, 2021

Most Marshall University faculty members have received both shots of the coronavirus vaccine for all those who requested to receive it. West Virginia has been one of the most efficient states in its vaccine...

Marshall to host Women’s History Month events

Madison Perdue, Reporter • March 10, 2021

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Marshall University is hosting virtual events and one in-person activity to educate students on women’s historical achievements and involve students in social activism. Laura...

Bipartisan support for broadband expansion bill in House of Delegates

March 10, 2021

By STEPHEN ALLEN ADAMS ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday with near unanimous support by Republican and Democratic lawmakers to make it easier...