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Marybeth Beller. Courtesy of MU Photos.

Political science professor analyzes State of the State address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave his first State of the State address Feb. 12, and a Marshall University political science professor offered further insight into his initiatives.  Marybeth Beller, who has...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia freshmen, starting fall 2025. The new Marshall...

Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cabell County last week. Huntington’s Enslow Park neighborhood suffered higher waters than most in the region.  WSAZ reports waters rose several inches...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas petition in 2023. The petition submitted by the brothers’...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.

Couples on Campus: The Parkers

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 20, 2025

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department said.   Lieutenant Dicky Parker said upon arriving home...

Potential Spruce Knob name change sparks controversy

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 20, 2025

Thirteen West Virginia Delegates introduced House Concurrent Resolution 33 on Feb. 14, a resolution that would lead to the name change of the tallest point in the state, Spruce Knob, to “Trump Mountain”...

McInerney dedicated 40 years of service to the university.

Former students, colleagues remember Professor Margie McInerney

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 19, 2025

One of Marshall University’s own died this past week. Margie McInerney, professor of management, died on Friday, Feb. 14. She had been teaching at Marshall since the 1980s. Deahanna Raynes, one...

In a poll conducted by The Parthenon out of 126 participants, 85% said they did not support the  removal of DEI materials from Marshall’s websites.

Students express frustration about DEI revisions

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

Since the removal of DEI related webpages from Marshall’s website, students have voiced disapproval of the situation. The Parthenon hosted a poll on social media asking people whether they approved...

Title IX presented students with tips and tricks to deal with heartbreak.

Heartbreak and healing: Title IX provides student support

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 18, 2025

Communication strategies, boundaries and signs of unhealthy relationships were covered in a presentation by the Title IX office and Women’s and Gender Center on how to handle heartbreak. Alissa Rookard,...

Courtesy of Teanna Stubbs.

Marshall student urges for action amid flood damage in WV

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 18, 2025

When adversity strikes in West Virginia, unity remains crucial, one Marshall junior said.  Social work major Teanna Stubbs said when her home county of McDowell County, West Virginia, faced catastrophic...

Co-Owner Taylor Strickland Chambers photographed in front of Austin's at the Market.

Huntington Hotspots: Austin’s Ice Cream – A sweet family legacy

Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor February 18, 2025

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! For over seven decades, Austin's Ice Cream has been a beloved staple in the community, serving homemade ice cream since 1947. What started as a single...

Cabell County Courthouse during the President's Day protest.

Protesters raise objections to Trump administration at Cabell County Courthouse

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

Protesters gathered Monday, Feb. 17, at the Cabell County Courthouse to voice their objections to President Donald Trump’s administration.  Despite frigid temperatures, upwards of thirty protesters...

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