The Parthenon

Marshall Women’s and Gender Center encourages leadership on campus

Jonathan Still and Isabella Robinson • October 27, 2020

Marshall University’s Women’s and Gender Center encourages students to sharpen their leadership skills with support services and educational programs. “We work with students to get them involved...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Petty Larceny Drug Offense Drug Offense On Oct. 9, at 2:32 a.m., police officers said they witnessed a black Jeep, with West Virginia registration and no headlights on, turn westbound from...

Psychology Clinic to offer virtual group therapy sessions

University Communications • October 20, 2020

The Marshall University Psychology Clinic will be hosting free, virtual group meetings beginning this month. One is aimed at helping those experiencing high levels of stress, and the other is focused on...

FEATURE: Miss Marshall 2019, Emma Ellis

Abby Hanlon, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Emma Ellis was crowned Miss Marshall 2019 on her platform for environmental conservation and has since contributed to the progression of a greener campus and has been a positive influence on the herd community. Because...

New student org raises awareness about human trafficking

Jonathan Still, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Students Against Human Trafficking is a recently formed student organization that seeks to bring awareness to the issue of people falling into the grasp of traffickers. Beth Boyrer, President of...

Spotlight: Huntington Addiction and Wellness Center

Sequoia Ware, Reporter • October 20, 2020

The Huntington Addiction and Wellness Center (HAWC) assistant director, Sean Presgraves, discussed issues surrounding homelessness, addiction and what students can do regarding them on Monday night. Presgraves...

Local artist honors Walter Gropius and the work of collaboration with “The Kiss”

Brittany Hively, Managing Editor • October 20, 2020

Huntington artist Jamie Sloane’s latest piece is the newest addition to The Huntington Museum of Art (HMOA). “The Kiss” honors the late architect Walter Gropius but also is a showcase of collaboration. “I...

Marshall Greek alumna kickstarts online jewelry store

Abby Hanlon, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Maddy Moore graduated in the spring of 2020 as a criminal justice major and political science and marketing minors. She was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority while also working at a local Huntington...

Students, Faculty Demand Single-Use Product Ban

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Collecting plastic from Marshall University dorms, the sustainability club and department faculty organized plastic data last week for the “Break Free from Plastic” brand audit to reduce single-use...

Schools are open. Games are on. But experts say W.Va.’s latest COVID map is still flawed.

LUCAS MANFIELD and Amelia Ferrell Knisely • October 13, 2020

This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. For more stories from Mountain State Spotlight, visit www.mountainstatespotlight.org. Facing criticism from all sides – as befuddled...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Reporter • October 13, 2020

D.U.I. On Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2:35 a.m., Police officers stopped a white Jeep S.U.V. after they said they witnessed the vehicle swerving while traveling westbound on the 2300 Block of Third Ave....

MU to host “We are Marshall” drive-in

Alex Jackson, Reporter • October 13, 2020

Marshall University’s Alumni Association is partnering with The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District to host a drive-in movie showing of “We Are Marshall.” The showing will take place...