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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

CARTOON: This Awful Place

CARTOON: This Awful Place

Trey Cobb, Contributor February 26, 2019

Librarian and member of Student Conduct and Welfare Committee at Marshall University, Sabrina Thomas, addresses crowd of concerned citizens at protest, Friday, Feb. 22 on Marshall’s campus.

EDITORIAL: Guns do not belong on college campuses

February 26, 2019

When any restriction on the Second Amendment is proposed or discussed, gun proponents argue that the laws are taking away their guns and taking away their rights. However, every amendment comes with its...

Part of Amanda Larch’s ever-growing book collection, though she’s borrowed many Stephen King books from the library.

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Reading Stephen King books

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor February 26, 2019

Chances are, you’re familiar with Stephen King, or you’ve at least heard of him. If you’ve lived this long and don’t know who he is, I suggest moving out from under a rock. Anyway, the King of...

CARTOON: Repent or Perish

CARTOON: Repent or Perish

Trey Cobb, Cartoonist February 19, 2019

EDITORIAL: No place for intolerance in W.Va. politics

February 19, 2019

West Virginia is making national headlines again, and it is still for the wrong reasons. Charles Dickens once wrote that we are all “fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures...

Parthe-Pet: Stevie

Parthe-Pet: Stevie

February 19, 2019

Stevie the cat wonder is an adorable blind rescue cat owned by Abby Lambert.  Stevie says, “I love spending my day looking out the window.” Follow him on Instagram at @steviecatwonder!

Jena’s Creative Corner: ‘Penelope’s necklace’

Jena Cordle, Contributor February 19, 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.  Early morning rise, crisp trees and chill bumps on their skin....

GINGER'S GUIDE TO: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is one of my absolute favorite comedic television shows. If you’re unfamiliar with this Netflix original series, I’ll give a brief synopsis. If you are familiar, please...

CARTOON: Be Mine

CARTOON: Be Mine

Trey Cobb, Contributor February 12, 2019

Parthe-Pet: Cubbie

Parthe-Pet: Cubbie

February 12, 2019

This is Cubbie. He is a mini Goldendoodle named after the Chicago Cubs by his owners, the Morgan’s. He loves the snow and loves to pretend he’s a guard dog. Interested in featuring your pet in the...

Rileigh Smirl smiles as she takes a picture with her coffee.

Smirl Meets World: Growing caffeine dependency

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist February 12, 2019

The first time I ever tasted coffee, all I could think was “How do people drink this willingly?” It was bitter, it burnt my tongue, and I just could not understand the infatuation most people seem...

Michaela Crittenden shares her experiences growing up as biracial.

In black and white: reflecting on the struggles of fitting in

Michaela Crittenden, Photo and Graphics Editor February 12, 2019

I am biracial. Half black, half white. I live between two different worlds and do not quite fit into either of them perfectly. I cannot entirely identify with my white peers because I have black experiences....

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