The Parthenon

Menendez brothers seek help from Gov. Newsom, DA revokes resentencing recommendation

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor • March 17, 2025

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has taken another step in the Menendez decision, one that could potentially set the incarcerated brothers...

Logan, Wayne counties added to federal disaster assistance following floods

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter • March 13, 2025

Flood recovery efforts continue across southern West Virginia as Logan and Wayne counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration following...

President Trump delivers the longest presidential address in American history

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor • March 10, 2025

On Tuesday, March 4, President Donald Trump delivered the longest presidential address to a joint Congress session in American history in which he discussed...

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • March 4, 2025

Marshall University students and staff showcased the institution’s programs, innovation and research at Marshall Day in the state capitol. Underneath...

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor • February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Morrisey gives first State of the State Address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • February 14, 2025

Wednesday, Feb. 12, marked Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s first State of the State address. Highlighting key issues for West Virginians, the address focused...

Key issues to watch in the upcoming legislative session: Budget cuts, DEI, school choice and more

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter • February 11, 2025

Budget cuts, further restrictions on DEI, consolidation of government departments, education and more will be at the forefront of the upcoming legislative...

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor • February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more. Trump...