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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,...

Whitney Cummings discusses her HBO special, “I’m Your Girlfriend,” at AOL Studios on Jan. 20, 2016, in New York.

EDITORIAL: Whitney Cummings doesn’t deserve W.Va.

October 15, 2019

In case you missed it, last week comedian Whitney Cummings appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Cummings discussed with the TV show host, as well as fellow guest Bradley Whitford, what she...

COLUMN: It’s that point in the semester

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor October 15, 2019

If you’re a college student, you probably understand what I mean when I say it’s that point in the semester. You have a million things to do, you’re probably broke, you haven’t eaten and you’re...

In this Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 file photo, Terry cleans out his tent at a large homeless encampment, near downtown St. Louis.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: U.S. plutocracy rigged against working poor

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 15, 2019

Due to the endlessly corrupting infection of big money in politics, the American economy is rigged against poor and working people in favor of wealthy elites, and this reality is all but undeniable. In...

Movie Review: ‘El Camino’

Dillon McCarty, Contributor October 15, 2019

When a film becomes a source of cinematic competence, existential satisfaction is earned. Such is the case with Vince Gilligan’s “El Camino,” a picture that continues the story of “Breaking Bad.”...

Parthe-Pet: Maxine Macaroni

Parthe-Pet: Maxine Macaroni

October 15, 2019

Maxine Macaroni is a two-year-old rescue who likes to model various seasonal bandanas and is a professional at fetching bottle caps. She spends most of her time in her window bed plotting against the birds...

CARTOON: Bison Bath

CARTOON: Bison Bath

Sam Appleton, Contributor October 15, 2019

Movie Review: ‘Joker’

Dillon McCarty, Contributer October 8, 2019

“You are a product of your environment.” Todd Phillips’ “Joker” takes this statement and brings it to life. Through the terrifying portrayal of mental illness, Phillips’ film is a cinematic...

Parthe-Pet: Harlequin Rose

Parthe-Pet: Harlequin Rose

October 8, 2019

Harlequin Rose is a year old and loves to go on walks and eat food! She is also known to chase people down for attention. But her favorite thing is talking!  Interested in featuring your pet in the...

During an event in October 2018, participants walked in silence around the Memorial Student Center with candlelit bags just before placing them in the form of a ribbon to signify domestic violence awareness.

EDITORIAL: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 8, 2019

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s important to recognize this month and to stand up for victims and survivors.  Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence,...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gestures toward Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Sanders, Warren campaigns far from identical

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 1, 2019

As in recent weeks Joe Biden has repeatedly face-planted on the campaign trail and nosedived in polls across the nation, Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have established themselves as clear frontrunners...

EDITORIAL: News Engagement Day

October 1, 2019

The purpose of News Engagement Day, which was Tuesday, Oct. 1, is to give readers a chance to connect with their news organizations and ask questions. In honor of the day, Parthenon editors reflected on...

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