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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Parthe-Pet: Pia

Parthe-Pet: Pia

November 5, 2019

This is Pia. She loves cuddling, sleeping next to the shoes and sunbathing in the window. She knocks over every cup of water she can find and needs attention most when you’re busy. Interested in featuring...

The fifth annual Love Your Red Hair Day was Tuesday, Nov. 5, but Amanda loves her red hair every day of the year.

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Love Your Red Hair Day

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor November 5, 2019

I love my red hair. I know that may sound strange, but that statement took me years to say. With Tuesday, Nov. 5 being the fifth annual National Love Your Red Hair day, I thought I would write, once again,...

Forward freshman Dajour Rucker at Herd Madness.

EDITORIAL: Students should support all Herd basketball

November 5, 2019

So far Marshall University’s men’s basketball team has played in two different exhibition games, and with the women’s team they have participated in the annual Herd Madness. These nights were...

Movie Review: ‘Black and Blue’

Dillon McCarty, Contributor October 29, 2019

“Black and Blue” follows Alicia West (Naomie Harris), a young New Orleans police officer. After capturing an act of corruption, she is targeted by local gangs. She goes on the run, hoping to survive...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump give candy to children during a Halloween trick-or-treat event on the South Lawn of the White House which is decorated for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Washington.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Horrifying realities of U.S. economy

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 29, 2019

For decades, Halloween has been a festive holiday celebrated through trick-or-treating, costuming and decorating spooky, scary scenes of haunted horrors. This year, however, many Americans are finding...

Parthe-Pet: Stewart OscarMayerWiener

Parthe-Pet: Stewart OscarMayerWiener

October 29, 2019

Stewart OscarMayerWiener is two years old and enjoys spending quality time with his human friends. He relies mostly on his looks for charm because he’s not very good at tricks. His favorite holiday is...

CARTOON: Pumpkin Problems

CARTOON: Pumpkin Problems

Sam Appleton, Contributor October 29, 2019

EDITORIAL: What Halloween means to us

October 29, 2019

Parthenon editors shared their thoughts of what Halloween means to them in honor of the holiday. “My favorite part of Halloween is the lack of judgement. People can dress up as whatever they want,...

Movie Review: ‘Gemini Man’

Dillon McCarty, Contributor October 22, 2019

Henry Brogan (Will Smith) is the ultimate warrior, widely known to be the best assassin in the business. As his veteran-like status continues, Brogan looks to the future, hoping to have a peaceful existence....

Sarah Ingram, copy editor, covered Greek Life when she was a reporter.

COLUMN: Greek Life is not defined by stereotypes

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor October 22, 2019

As a sophomore journalism student, I was given the task of covering Greek Life for The Parthenon. I didn’t realize this assignment would change how I viewed Greek Life, even though I had no idea where...

Parthe-Pet: Tillman

Parthe-Pet: Tillman

October 22, 2019

Tillman is a four month old turquoise green cheek conure. She is named after Shirley M. Tilghman, a genetic researcher. Tillman loves head scratches. She is a little clumsy and doesn’t always look where...

Ten-year-old Salia Woodbury, whose parents are in recovery, with “Sesame Street” character Karli.

EDITORIAL: Sesame Street’s step in right direction

October 22, 2019

It seems there is a constant conversation surrounding the opioid epidemic and adults with substance use disorder, but how often do we think of the children affected by these issues? Thanks to Sesame Workshop,...

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