Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Franklin with friends at the New River Gorge, Long Point Trail, on Bridge Day

Let Me Be Frank: On International Students

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager November 3, 2017

It was a couple of months ago, and I was driving my car, dropping some friends off at their homes. Just as friends do, we were talking, laughing and sharing...

ASK ALEX: ABOUT LIFE

October 30, 2017

I have struggled with depression for a while now, and I was just wondering if you have any tips for managing depression and balancing school? My biggest...

Franklin waiting in line in 2011 for the final Harry Potter film release.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON WAITING IN LINE

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager October 26, 2017

It was Wednesday on campus, and that could only mean one thing: Chicken and Dumpling Day in the student center cafeteria. I’m calling it Dump Day, rather...

ASKING  ALEX: MAKING TOUGH DECISIONS

ASKING ALEX: MAKING TOUGH DECISIONS

Alex Runyon, The Parthenon October 23, 2017

I think I like someone else’s boyfriend. Please advise. My advice is to not pursue a relationship with this person. If he is dating someone else, he...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON ‘TREAT YO SELF’

LET ME BE FRANK: ON ‘TREAT YO SELF’

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager October 19, 2017

Let me set the scene: It was Friday October 13, a day with no cloud in the sky, a beautiful fall day by every measure. Friday the 13th is, for many, a...

ASKING  ALEX: ABOUT MEETING PEOPLE

ASKING ALEX: ABOUT MEETING PEOPLE

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor October 16, 2017

I keep trying to meet guys in class, at the bar, at Applebee’s, the mall, on Bumble, you name it. Yet everyone keeps telling me that I’m looking in...

Editorial: Weinstein should be a wake up call to our generation

October 16, 2017

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein allegations, a question needs to be asked. What kind of culture has been set where these powerful men have been able...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON MIDTERMS

LET ME BE FRANK: ON MIDTERMS

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager October 12, 2017

It’s that time of the semester where life gets real and things get hard and we start to ask ourselves: is this all even worth it? There were several...

Editorial: Playing games with Puerto Rico

October 12, 2017

In another morning burst of tweets with no clear purpose other than to fill Americans with palpable existential dread, President Donald Trump signaled...

ASKING ALEX: ABOUT DEALING WITH A TOUGH SITUATION

ASKING ALEX: ABOUT DEALING WITH A TOUGH SITUATION

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor October 9, 2017

So, my boyfriend of 1.5 years is long distance, and it’s been like that for the majority of our relationship. We completely trust each other. I’m not...

Franklin and friends at the opening night of “IT,” in Pullman Plaza.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON SCARY MOVIES

Franklin Norton October 5, 2017

It was a couple of weeks ago, and a friend wanted to see the movie “It” for his birthday. Before this day, I vehemently opposed even the thought of...

ASKING ALEX ABOUT: PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor October 2, 2017

How do you navigate dealing with the rejection of one parent because of your sexuality, and wanting to spend more time with the other who is more accepting?...

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