COLUMN - The Parthenon

Marshall College of Law – Fulfillment of an Unmet Need

Dr. Jamil Chaudri • March 1, 2022

I am absolutely delighted that Delegate Rohrbach has introduced HB 4425, for a Second Law School in West Virginia. Now, roughly speaking West...

Welcome Back to Campus from President Brad D. Smith

Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University • January 18, 2022

Hello! I’m very excited to welcome you back to Marshall University. I hope you are as energized and motivated for this spring semester, as I am to be...

My Time is up: A farewell by Xena Bunton

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor • December 1, 2021

When I began my career at Marshall two years ago, I had only one goal: finding my thing. Although I have the feminine urge to accomplish everything...

Brad Smith Will Be Just Fine

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • November 2, 2021

After the official announcement that Brad D. Smith will become President of Marshall University, there were only two reactions from very different stakeholders...

Why We Should (and Should Not) Pick Each Presidential Candidate

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • October 19, 2021

Over the past week, the final five candidates for Marshall University visited campus and held Q&A style discussions with staff, faculty, and students....

It’s Almost Time to Remove the Mask Mandate; Or At Least Think About It

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • September 29, 2021

Over the summer, Marshall updated its policy had to reflect the low case numbers across the country and the state. The policy allowed vaccinated staff...

Rest of The West (Virginia): Tudor’s Biscuit World

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor • September 22, 2021

Welcome to the Rest of the West (Virginia), a series where Xena Bunton explores the foods, places and things that hold importance to the state of West...

Emmy Awards Fashion, Better Than the Met?

Abby Ayes, Production/Web • September 21, 2021

The 2021 Emmy Awards saw some of the best fashion of this season worn by everyone’s favorite celebrities. From Nicole Byer’s elegant purple floor length...

Abby Hanlon Herd Reads:“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Abby Hanlon, Social Media Engagement • September 21, 2021

I saw this book all across my TikTok “For You“ page and knew that I had to go out and get it. It did live up to the hype, and I read this book in...

Joe Biden Chose to Save Lives, not Popularity

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • September 13, 2021

Last week President Biden used his sweeping authority over the federal government to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine to all federal employees, contractors,...

Drake’s Certified Lover Boy

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • September 7, 2021

Canadian rapper, singer, and 6 god - Drake returns with his sixth full-length album Certified Lover Boy. The album comes in the midst of an ongoing...

Rest of the West (Virginia): Pepperoni Rolls

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor • September 6, 2021

I could sit here on my college dorm bed (two creaky twin-sized beds pushed together) at Marshall University and blame the pandemic for not exploring...