The Parthenon

Third-party and independent candidates are still receiving votes

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor • November 6, 2024

With most states having been declared by AP News, many votes are still being counted in favor of third party candidates. Despite dropping out of the...

A look at emerging voting trends on college campuses

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor • November 6, 2024

Whether voting on Election Day or participating in early voting, college students on Marshall University’s campus said the key to initiating change is...

FBI notifies of non-credible bomb-threats at polling locations

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2024

Earlier today, Nov. 5, the FBI released a statement of potential bomb threats to polling locations in several states: Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin and...

Candidates race to rally voters in final week

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter • October 31, 2024

With election day only a week away, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their closing arguments at rallies around the country. On Sunday,...

Student News Live provides youth election coverage

The Parthenon • October 27, 2024

On Nov. 5, the U.S. presidential election will be held and 100 colleges across the country will participate in a Marshall launched program called Student...

University hosts mayoral and gubernatorial debates

Evan Green, Executive Editor • October 16, 2024

Huntington’s three mayoral candidates and two West Virginia gubernatorial candidates laid out their platforms and visions to Marshall students and the...

Back-to-back Hurricanes slam the south

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor • October 16, 2024

The meaning behind the common phrase “the storms of life” is often used to encourage friends and family through a challenging time or to describe arduous...

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...

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,...

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...

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...