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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Alyssa Hager can connect those struggling with hazing related incidents with proper support. (Courtesy of Alyssa Hager)

Hazing claims inspiration for prevention movement

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 3, 2025

Hazing Prevention Week events scatter across the country as universities try to put an end to dangerous hazing practices, and Marshall University is one...

Students should contact Kathryn Smith for inquiries about excused absences. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Excused absence policy evolves with online learning

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 2, 2025

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent technological developments are among the reasons the university has chosen to revise its six-year-old...

While some university payments have transitioned to online services, students can conduct most of their financial business in Old Main.

Beyond tuition: Where do student fees go?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Pay, pay and pay. It’s what college students might feel like they’re always doing, and for some, the reality is they are. Higher education is...

Robert Bookwalter will serve as the interim provost until the next provost starts their tenure in January. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Free speech exceptions apply on campus

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 25, 2025

On Marshall’s campus, free speech is guaranteed via the Constitution, just not guaranteed to always be sanction free, the interim provost said.  Free...

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, provost candidate Diane Helfers Petrella took questions from faculty, staff and students on campus.

Meet the candidates: Provost search comes to campus

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 24, 2025

Marshall’s next provost will be on campus the week of Sept. 22 – although they do not know they are the next provost, yet. Five candidates are visiting...

Cohort three of Marshall for All poses with President Smith during Week of Welcome. (Courtesy of Audrey Dotson)

Smith’s gift powers debt-free future

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 24, 2025

Marshall For All, a program designed to eliminate student debt, received a milestone donation of $50 million this week from Marshall’s very own president,...

Richard Bell is a professor of history at the University of Maryland. (Courtesy of Marshall University News)

Amicus Curiae to focus on voting rights, civic engagment

The Parthenon September 23, 2025

The Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy and Drinko Academy is hosting the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series with a published author and historian...

The Tri-State Transit Authority offers transportation for those in the Huntington area.

Student access to TTA at risk

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

Since the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public transportation use has been in steady decline. Marshall University has been...

The parking lot behind Marshall’s Engineering Building is one of the university’s areas for student parking.

Student parking technology in progress

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 19, 2025

Searching for a parking spot on Marshall’s campus may require some strategic planning, but Student Body President Connor Waller says a solution could...

The recent uptick in enrollment has impacted several areas across campus, with noticeable increases in wait times at popular dining spots like Chick-fil-A and La Famiglia.

Enrollment up after decade’s decline

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 18, 2025

Overcoming a decade of declining enrollment, Marshall is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students choosing to call it home. Jerry...

GALLERY: 9/11 Days of Service

GALLERY: 9/11 Days of Service

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer September 11, 2025

On Sept. 11, 12 and 13, Marshall University will hold multiple memorial services and celebrations of United States service members and first responders...

Participants in the first day of the 9/11 Days of Service participated in a tribute walk to remember Marshall University alumnus Paul Ambrose and the others who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.

Marshall to hold first major observance of 9/11

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

Fallen heroes and their families will be the focus of Marshall University’s first large-scale 9/11 Days of Service memorial.  The event will honor...

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