The Parthenon

Marshall opens state’s first commercial compost facility

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor • January 26, 2021

Marshall University is making waves in West Virginia with the state’s first compost facility.   The new facility is located on Norway Avenue in Huntington and will start with recycling from...

Local bakery debuting a Valentine’s cupcake

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • January 26, 2021

Popular downtown Huntington bakery, Paula Vega Cakes and Coffee Shop is debuting a seasonal cupcake for Valentine’s Day. “It is a cupcake with strawberry buttercream icing topped with a chocolate-covered...

School of Physical Therapy launches pro bono clinic

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor • January 26, 2021

Marshall School of Physical Therapy bridges the gap between education and uninsured and underinsured patients with a pro bono clinic.   “This is an opportunity for us to give back to the community...

How do Marshall Freshman Feel About Campus Living During the Pandemic?

Cameron Collins, Reporter • January 26, 2021

COVID-19 has changed many aspects of campus life for universities across the United States. Making numerous changes for those choosing to live on-campus, many first-year students at Marshall feel they...

Full Circle Remains Closed During Holiday Season

Xena Bunton, Reporter • December 4, 2020

After nine months of strictly online purchases, Full Circle Gifts and Goods in Huntington has decided to remain closed during the holiday season due to a rise of coronavirus in the area. “We...

COVID impacts students’ holiday celebrations

Alex Jackson, Reporter • December 1, 2020

Thanksgiving festivities for many students looked quite different this year, with students facing challenges to see their families, visit home, and enjoy their yearly feast. Marshall sophomore, Manny...

Student merchant encourages support of small businesses

Alex Jackson, Reporter • December 1, 2020

Loden Campbell is a Marshall sophomore who runs a small business making scrunchies and masks. She is an example of an independent merchant on small business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is a...

Report: West Virginia law enforcement agencies are criminally irresponsible

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • December 1, 2020

Law enforcement agencies in West Virginia are failing to keep accurate records of misconduct and violence, while available data indicate grim realities of injustice and irresponsibility, a report released...

Student organizations receive funding from SGA

Jonathan Still, Reporter • December 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations at Marshall University can apply for funding each semester with the assistance of the Student Government Association. Laura Hundley, SGA Treasurer, said organizations can apply...

Scholarship established for first-generation students

University Communications • December 1, 2020

Pete and Barbara Chiericozzi have recently established the Chiericozzi-Bruce Scholarship at Marshall University to support full-time undergraduate students. First preference will go to students...

W.Va. Can’t Wait movement leaders discuss next step

Sequoia Ware, Reporter • November 17, 2020

WV Can’t Wait leaders and members of the Huntington community met on Saturday to discuss the movement’s post election plans. Stephen Smith and Katey Lauer, the leaders of WV Can’t Wait, have...

Fire Chief Honors 75 with Memorial Fountain Tattoo

Xena Bunton, Reporter • November 17, 2020

To show respect to the loss of 75 players, coaches and fans 50 years ago, Huntington Fire Department chief Chris Wilson, decided to get a memorial fountain tattoo three days before the ceremony. “I...