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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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,...

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.”...

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