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The Parthenon

The vice presidential debate took place in New York City, NY.

Gun violence, economy among vice presidential debate topics

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter October 9, 2024

JD Vance and Tim Walz met for the first time on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as they discussed gun violence, the economy and more during the 2024 Vice Presidential...

Marshall is a Voter Friendly Campus.

Absentee voting begins for 2024 election

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter October 4, 2024

As Election Day approaches, the deadline gets shorter and shorter to become a registered voter.  Election Day will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5; however,...

The gubernatorial election is on Nov. 5.

Gubernatorial candidates differ on legalizing marijuana

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 27, 2024

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams criticized Republican governor candidate Patrick Morrisey on his refusal to legalize recreational marijuana for adults...

NASA offers student opportunities for West Virginians

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

New opportunities have been presented for students across West Virginia thanks to the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium.  Earlier this month, the organization...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harris and Trump discuss abortion, immigration and more in debate

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 17, 2024

Heated blows were exchanged between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump in a moderated debate at the National Constitution...

A medical helicopter is seen in front of Apalachee High School after a shooting at the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga.

Coming to school shouldn’t be scary, local teacher says on recent Georgia school shooting

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

“No students should fear coming to school,” a teacher at Cabell Midland High School said in response to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder,...

Marshall expands collaboration to Ireland

The Parthenon September 7, 2024

  At the end of July, Marshall University signed and completed a Memorandum of Understanding  in collaboration with the Dundalk Institute of Technology...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

West Virginia experiences worst drought since 2008

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 4, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice extended the state of emergency in West Virginia starting in Aug. 26 due to drought conditions plaguing the state since late July.  The...

The four former football players called Tuscaloosa home.

Marshall Miles Away: Families of Victims Push for Monument Re-Location

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 28, 2024

The choice of location of an Alabama monument that would honor four players who died in the 1970 plane crash is being criticized by those closest to the...

Hood (#33), Sanders (#40), VanHorn (#75) and Wilson (#87) were all killed in the 1970 crash.

Marshall Miles Away: Monument to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 24, 2024

The Marshall-tied memorials of four Tuscaloosa, Alabama, natives will soon stand tall, pending approval from city council members. Joe Hood, Larry Sanders,...

Harmeyer won for the 13th night in a row Friday, June 14.

“They’re Wrong,” Jeopardy! Champion Says of Appalachian Stereotypes

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 15, 2024

Adriana Harmeyer stepped onto the Alex Trebek Stage at the beginning of May, which marked the start of a 13 day – and counting – winning streak for...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Trump Convicted of 34 Felonies

Matthew Schaffer, Guest Contributor June 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on Thursday, May 30, of 34 felony charges by the Manhattan District Attorney, marking a first in American...

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