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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Meg Keller, a soldier in the U.S. Army, is also a journalism student at Marshall University.

Journalist soldier finds home away from Marshall family

Meg Keller, For The Parthenon April 30, 2019

I’m having an identity crisis. I don’t know if I’m a journalist or a soldier anymore. In an attempt to incite some humorous rhetoric, I did change my twitter name to “Journalist Soldier Meg,”...

Movie review: ‘Shazam’

Dillon McCarty, Contributor April 30, 2019

“Shazam” follows Billy Batson, a foster kid attempting to find his biological mother. After colliding with the law, Batson is placed in a new home. Eventually, an elderly wizard gives his powers to...

Parthe-Pet: Sophie

Parthe-Pet: Sophie

April 23, 2019

This is Sophie, she was named after the famous Golden Girl, Sophia Petrillo! Trust us, her personality matches. She’s very friendly and a very happy girl. She loves to run in the park and destroy every...

Movie review: ‘Dragged Across Concrete’

Dillon McCarty, Contributor April 23, 2019

“Dragged Across Concrete” follows two cops, Brett Ridgeman (Mel Gibson) and Anthony Lurasetti (Vince Vaughn). After an act of public assault costs them six weeks of suspension without pay, the two...

Amanda posing with her Easter basket, eager to dig in to the candy and chocolates, some of her absolute favorite things.

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Enjoying the sweeter things in life

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor April 23, 2019

If you know me, then you know that I love chocolate—seriously love it. I’m honestly addicted to the stuff. Thanks to the Easter holiday, I’ve recently had a lot more desserts and candy than normal,...

Protestors attempt to engage local passers by (left: Mark Connelly, left-center: Barbara Garnett, right: Charles Britz).

EDITORIAL: Earth more important than economy

April 23, 2019

Happy Earth Day: the leader of our country still will not address climate change. President Donald Trump delivered a statement about Earth Day on Monday without once mentioning the destruction happening...

German members of the Left Group in the Bundestag Heike Hansel, right, and Sevim Dagdelen, center, together with Spanish MEP Ana Miranda hold a press conference outside Belmarsh Prison in support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange who is currently being held in Belmarsh, in London, Monday, April 15, 2019.

EDITORIAL: Assange prosecution sends dangerous message to truth-tellers

April 16, 2019

Nearly a decade ago, WikiLeaks published classified documents that former U.S. Army soldier Chelsea Manning leaked to WikiLeaks director Julian Assange and various other major news publications in the...

Parthe-Pet: Baby

Parthe-Pet: Baby

April 16, 2019

This is Baby! She is eight months old and the love of her owner’s life. Baby is a spoiled little kitty! She had fun dyeing Easter eggs.  Interested in featuring your pet in the paper? Use #ParthePet...

Amanda and Heather, two ginger friends. They’ve been bullied for having red hair in the past, but now they’re certainly learning to love and embrace their hair and ‘gingerness.’

GINGERS’ GUIDE TO: Being redheads

Heather Barker and Amanda Larch, Executive and Managing Editors April 16, 2019

Did you know red is the most popular dyed hair color? That’s right, most of your favorite red-haired actresses probably aren’t natural. It seems like everyone wants to have red hair, but no one actually...

Jena's Creative Corner: 'Carnival craze'

Jena’s Creative Corner: ‘Carnival craze’

Jena Cordle, Contributor April 16, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a work of fiction, written by a contributor to The Parthenon. This does not reflect The Parthenon’s views.  Every year in Norfolk, a carnival is thrown. Carnival Craze was...

‘Hellboy’ Review

Dillon McCarty, Contributor April 16, 2019

“Hellboy” has returned to the big screen! The comic book movie follows Hellboy, a half-demon who works for the BPRD, a highly intellectual organization that battles supernatural threats. As Hellboy’s...

Parthe-Pet: Tippy

Parthe-Pet: Tippy

April 9, 2019

This is Tippy! She is a mutt but is the sweetest dog ever! She loves sleeping and laying in the sun. Interested in featuring your pet in the paper? Use #ParthePet on social media or contact [email protected]...

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