Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

LET ME BE FRANK: Hug Somebody

LET ME BE FRANK: Hug Somebody

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor October 16, 2018

At the end of every one of my child development classes, the professor says to us: "Everybody hug somebody." I've always liked that he said this, but...

Hannah Graham is a junior at Marshall University double majoring in public relations and political science. She is a passionate lover of Appalachia, her cats and horror films. When she isn’t reporting for the Parthenon, she is traveling and competing with Marshall University’s Speech and Debate team, another true passion of hers. She enjoys writing about political issues and whatever exciting activities are happening on campus. She has aspirations of either being a press secretary, a professor or a rockstar. Whatever comes first.

I believe Christine Blasey Ford–and you should, too

Hannah Graham, Reporter October 2, 2018

Checking social media this week has been a struggle for me. It seems like everybody and their grandmother has an opinion on the Senate Judiciary Committee...

Smirl Meets World: Living with roommates

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist October 2, 2018

While I was growing up, my older sisters had both moved out of the house by the time I was four years old, so I pretty much lived as an only child. I had...

Smirl Meets World: Navigating changing relationships

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist September 25, 2018

I’ve never been a big fan of change. When I get to a point in life where I am comfortable and happy with everything, I don’t want anything to cause...

Smirl Meets World Part IV

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist September 19, 2018

So, last week I talked about how stressed out I was and what I did to alleviate some of that personal stress. You would think I would have cleared up some...

Smirl Meets World Part III

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist September 11, 2018

I will be the first to admit that I get stressed extremely easily, especially over school and homework. A lot of the time, my stress is unnecessary, and...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Fruit Flies

LET ME BE FRANK: On Fruit Flies

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor September 11, 2018

In the past month, the house I live in has developed something of a fruit fly problem. It started small, but quickly my life was overrun with these horrible,...

Smirl Meets World: Finding your people

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist September 4, 2018

This week was a very special one for me, because I finally turned 18! Most people celebrate this “official” start to adulthood in their senior year...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Sundays

LET ME BE FRANK: On Sundays

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor September 4, 2018

I was sitting in a downtown coffee shop Sunday morning, taking some time to read before I walked over to my church. One interaction I observed between...

LET ME BE FRANK: On CrossFit

LET ME BE FRANK: On CrossFit

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor August 28, 2018

A year ago, one of my best friends and roommates mentioned that he was thinking about joining a local CrossFit. My eyes rolled back into my head and I...

Smirl Meets World: A Column Series by Rileigh Smirl

Smirl Meets World: A Column Series by Rileigh Smirl

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist August 28, 2018

I’m Rileigh Smirl. I’m a journalism major pursuing minors in English, Spanish and political science, I listen to musicals more than any person probably...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Modern Romance

LET ME BE FRANK: On Modern Romance

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor August 7, 2018

The other day I had the opportunity to sit down and have coffee with a couple married nearly 40 years. I was interested in their story for the fact...

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