The Parthenon

W.Va. colleges adjusting to pandemic

Lexi Browning, West Virginia Press Association • October 6, 2020

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As students return to their respective higher education institutions across West Virginia during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re adjusting to a new learning curve —...

Campus living drastically different this semester

Jonathan Still, Reporter • October 6, 2020

Among the big changes that college students have faced is life in the residence halls. The coronavirus pandemic caused everyone to move out of the dorms in the spring, but now students can live on...

Record-Breaking ‘Maximum Capacity’ Exhibit on Display

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 6, 2020

The “Maximum Capacity” exhibit, a continued edition to “Minimum Capacity,” includes the largest collection of origami shirts in the world. The exhibit will be open Oct. 5-23 in the Charles W. and...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Reporter • October 6, 2020

Drug Possession: Marijuana On Sept. 23, at 1:45 p.m., police officers patrolling the Third Ave. parking garage approached two females, both 18. The officers noted that the females, allegedly, smelled...

Rec Center offers adjusted certification courses

Alex Jackson, Reporter • October 6, 2020

Marshall University’s Rec Center (Rec) is hosting safety certification courses during the fall semester. The goal of the courses is to teach participants how to preform safety techniques in order...

Students, alumni raise questions about virtual commencement

Douglas Harding, Executive Reporter • October 6, 2020

Marshall announced Monday via email that the university’s winter commencement, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, will be held virtually because of coronavirus-related concerns. That evening, some students...

Marshall launches Violence Prevention and Response program

Alex, Reporter • October 6, 2020

Marshall University has a new Violence Prevention and Response program to educate students about the risks of sexual and interpersonal violence. Liv Giovingo, the program coordinator of the Violence...

Celebrity Canine Supports Marshall

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 6, 2020

After taking photographs with children, helping the homeless in Charleston, S.C. and making strangers smile, Max, a four-year-old Yellow Lab, shows off his Marshall University gear in his free time. “Every...

Counseling Center offers support

Jonathan Still, Reporter • September 29, 2020

Marshall University’s Counseling Center offers a variety of services for students and employees of the university. Located in Prichard Hall, the Center offers services that are counseling focused...

City Council, community debate trespassing ordinance

Sequoia Ware, Reporter • September 29, 2020

Members of Huntington City Council met Monday night when they debated a new trespassing ordinance. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Ted Kluemper, modified previous articles and ordinances...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Reporter • September 29, 2020

Attempted B&E On Monday, Sept. 14, at 9:42 p.m., Marshall University campus police discovered an unknown person or persons attempted to break into Smith Hall through the south side, first floor...

Band, majorettes adjust to pandemic

Jena Cordle, Reporter • September 29, 2020

Marshall University’s band and majorette team are adjusting to an alternating routine of performing, practicing and the upcoming homecoming. With recent changes in the Marshall University athletic...