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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

64 years ago Marshall College became Marshall University.

Sixty-four years as Marshall University

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 4, 2025

The anniversary of Marshall University obtaining its university status was on Sunday, March 2, marking 64 years since the milestone in the history of Marshall. Marshall,...

Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Student Body President updates students on plans for spring semester

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

Marshall University’s spring semester is in full swing, and student body president Brea Belville offers special updates and insight into what the rest...

Poster for the event (Courtesy of Intercultural Affairs, Student Affairs, Women’s and Gender Center).

New seeds start to take root at Marshall University

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter March 3, 2025

Not everyone is the same kind of advocate, but every student deserves to know what level of activism they are comfortable with, said the program coordinator...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large...

The 2025 TedxMarshallU speakers. (Courtesy of TedxMarshallU)

TedxMarshallU returns to campus for seventh year featuring “Beyond Borders” theme

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Marshall University is hosting the seventh annual TedxMarshallU March 8 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.  The event will be two hours. Tickets are $20...

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large...

JCPenney partnered with Career Education to provide Marshall students with a discount on professional clothing.

JCPenney prepares students with professional attire

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to save up to 60% on all career wear key categories on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the Suit...

Break free is accepting unused and unopened tampons until Feb. 28. (Courtesy of Break Free)

Panhellenic partners with Break Free for campus tampon drive

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University’s Panhellenic community is joining forces with student organization Break Free to collect feminine hygiene products for individuals...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia...

McInerney dedicated 40 years of service to the university.

Former students, colleagues remember Professor Margie McInerney

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 19, 2025

One of Marshall University’s own died this past week. Margie McInerney, professor of management, died on Friday, Feb. 14. She had been teaching at...

In a poll conducted by The Parthenon out of 126 participants, 85% said they did not support the  removal of DEI materials from Marshall’s websites.

Students express frustration about DEI revisions

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

Since the removal of DEI related webpages from Marshall’s website, students have voiced disapproval of the situation. The Parthenon hosted a poll...

Title IX presented students with tips and tricks to deal with heartbreak.

Heartbreak and healing: Title IX provides student support

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 18, 2025

Communication strategies, boundaries and signs of unhealthy relationships were covered in a presentation by the Title IX office and Women’s and Gender...

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