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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Chef Andrés is coming to campus Wednesday, Oct. 29. (Courtesy of the Marshall Artists Series)

Award-winning chef, humanitarian to visit for Marshall Artists Series

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

The Marshall Artist Series is fast approaching with its next guest speaker: Jose Andres.  A renowned chef, humanitarian, author and restaurateur, Andres...

Campus Safety Month is dedicated to preventing violence across campus.

Campus violence addressed in month-long program

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 20, 2025

Across the United States, campus-related violence has become increasingly prevalent over the past few decades. Marshall University is working to promote...

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

Marshall appoints Diane Helfers Petrella as university’s next provost

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 17, 2025

A new provost for the university has been selected following a nationwide search that began at the end of April following the departure of previous provost...

The Advanced Manufacturing Center is home to various workshops and maker spaces.

‘All things creativity’ to be celebrated at Makes Festival

Holly Belmont and Phoenix Bishop October 17, 2025

Think it, make it and show it off. This is what awaits participants at the West Virginia Makes Festival, which returns to campus Friday, Oct. 24, for...

Cameron Mays and Mia Crookshanks accept the Dan O'Hanlon awards. (Courtesy of Mia Crookshanks)

Wealth inequality studied in award-winning essays

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 16, 2025

Distrust in the United States’ political institutions and government kickbacks are just two ways wealth inequality negatively affects representative...

Kelli Williams is chair of the nutrition and dietetics department that maintained the Nutrition Education Program. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Nutrition Education Program falls victim to federal cuts

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter October 15, 2025

With government funding being retracted at an incredible rate, a new local victim has been claimed. The Marshall K-12 Nutritional Education Program has...

PlayStation: The Concert features music from four different PlayStation video games. (Courtesy of Marshall Artists Series)

BREAKING: PlayStation: The Concert canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 14, 2025

PlayStation: The Concert will no longer make a stop at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center as part of its 2025-26 tour.  The concert, originally...

Marshall University announces 2025 Homecoming Court after kicking off the season with the Unity Walk

2025 Homecoming Court unveiled at annual Unity Walk

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor October 13, 2025

The 2025 Homecoming Court was announced at the annual Unity Walk on campus Monday, Oct. 13.  Selections for the court were announced following...

TEDxMarshallU presented “Beyond Borders” for its seventh annual event in 2024.

TEDxMarshallU seeks speaker submissions for 2026

Bailey Todd, Staff Reporter October 13, 2025

The eighth TEDxMarshallU event is currently seeking speakers for the 2026 season.  The call is coming right after 2025 TEDxMarshallU speaker Jim Harris’...

The Army National Guard has an office on campus in the Memorial Student Center.

Student veterans combat unique college stresses

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 13, 2025

Student veterans transition from a structured life in the barracks to a not-so-structured life in the dorms.  It was a hard adjustment Jonathon McCormick,...

(Pictured: 2024 Homecoming Court) The announcement of the Homecoming Court annually occurs on Monday of Homecoming Week.

Homecoming 2025’s ‘Wheel of Thunder’ theme to spark fun-filled week of competition

The Parthenon October 10, 2025

Beloved traditions and game-show-themed events are coming to campus starting Monday, Oct. 13, for Homecoming 2025. The theme of this year’s celebration...

With costs across the nation continuing to rise, students often balance multiple jobs throughout college.

Students struggle to balance jobs, school and mental health

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 6, 2025

Juggling class schedules isn’t the only stressor many Marshall students face. Rising costs of rent, food, tuition and textbooks mean more students are...

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