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The Parthenon

DEI across state universities

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 29, 2025

UPDATE 1/30– West Virginia University announced on Thursday, Jan. 30 that they will be closing their Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The...

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025.

Trump prioritizes immigration, DEI rollback and government reform in first week

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump wasted no time in signing a slew of big-ticket executive orders on day one.  For context, an executive order is a signed statement...

WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, in Charleston, WV on May 4, 2023.

New governor sets bold agenda: What’s next for West Virginia?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Setting himself apart from his predecessor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is setting his bold agenda in motion.  On day one, Morrisey signed eight executive...

Old Main, the oldest building at Marshall University.

Federal orders may halt funding for Marshall’s cybersecurity building

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 28, 2025

Executive orders from the Trump administration have paused funding stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and...

This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows the Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

L.A. reporter on California fires: ‘It’s okay to care’

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 22, 2025

California has been living in a state of uncertainty since multiple widespread wildfires erupted in the southern region starting early January. The...

The President Joe Biden, center left, and first lady Jill Biden, left, greet President-elect Donald Trump, center right, and Melania Trump, right, upon arriving at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

Trump inaugurated for second time, taking oath as 47th president

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor January 21, 2025

“The golden age of America begins right now,” President Donald J. Trump told the country on Monday, Jan. 20, as he officially returned to the oval...

J.D. Vance smiles at a rally

A new Vice President-elect: What you need to know about JD Vance

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter November 8, 2024

Background  Born James Donald Bowman on August 2, 1984, Vance hails from Middletown, Ohio where he was raised by his parents, Bev and Don Bowman in...

2024 election voting pins

What similarities can we see in the 2024 election to the 2020 election?

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Americans across the nation were anxiously awaiting the final decision for our 2024 President-elect. As of 9:00 a.m. the final decision has not yet been...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gets a hug from students after he signed into law a bill that guarantees free school meals for students in Minnesota’s public schools.

What you need to know about Tim Walz prior to the 2024 election

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Background  Tim Walz was born on April 6, 1964 in West Point, Nebraska, to a public school administrator and community activist. Inspired by the hard...

Angela Alsobrooks

Angela Alsobrooks becomes Maryland’s first Black Senator

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks made history by beating former Maryland Governor and Republican Larry Hogan and consequently becoming the state’s first Black senator. Alsobrooks...

Swing states: What they are and why they matter

Swing states: What they are and why they matter

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Swing states are crucial to the 2024 election. Candidates focus on winning over these states–particularly Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina,...

Kaitlyn Fleming

You know it is serious when Gen Z has not cracked a single joke

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

It’s no secret that Gen Z-ers tend to lean toward humor to cope. No matter the gravity of the situation, you can always count on TikTok trends to take...

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