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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Editorial: Housing Huntington’s homeless first step towards a forgotten issue

September 7, 2017

Being approached by someone who is homeless here on campus is no phenomenon. Often times, it’s someone asking for change or help getting something. Because of the reputation that Huntington’s homeless...

Editorial: Removing DACA is pointless and divisive

September 4, 2017

President Donald Trump is expected to lay out today his plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or “DACA,” a program that grants immigrants who arrived in the United States...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON TAYLOR SWIFT

LET ME BE FRANK: ON TAYLOR SWIFT

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager September 4, 2017

Taylor Swift sent shockwaves throughout the country with the release of a song from her new album “reputation.” The song, “Look What You Made Me Do,” was released on Aug. 24, and it has many fans...

LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager August 31, 2017

Growing up, sports were never really my thing. I played soccer up until high school, but traded that out to run cross country and track over the next four years. I loved being a part of a team, and I loved...

A Season for Hope

Dylan Stone, For the Parthenon August 31, 2017

Hope springs eternal in the fall here at Marshall University; the hope for a successful Thundering Herd football season. This is especially true following last year’s debacle that saw the Herd finish...

Column: Game Day Advice for Freshmen

Nick Herrick, For the Parthenon August 31, 2017

As I enter my senior year of college, I look back over the past three seasons of Marshall football. I have seen a near perfect season, a C-USA Championship, a big win over Purdue at home, a Heisman...

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Editorial: We are Marshall

August 31, 2017

“In the middle of Huntington, West Virginia there's a river. Next to this river there is a steel mill. And next to the steel mill there is a school. In the middle of the school, there is a fountain....

LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager August 28, 2017

The first week of classes is in the books—professors have been met, syllabi have been read and drop slips have been deposited. The first week back can be overwhelming for many. All of the semester’s...

Editorial: Welcome to Huntington

August 28, 2017

After one week of classes, students have begun to settle in and adjust to campus life. One of the best parts about Marshall’s campus is how easy it is to navigate. A big school feel with a compact campus,...

President Donald Trump speaks Thursday during a campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. (Franklin Norton | The Parthenon)

Donald Trump and West Virginia: Star-Crossed Lovers

Franklin Norton and Lydia Waybright August 7, 2017

The excitement was palpable as the crowd’s eager anticipation was met with a tune familiar and cherished by West Virginians--John Denver’s, “Country Roads.” It was to this song that President Trump...

Editorial: 3rd Congressional seat is a hot ticket item

July 20, 2017

The 2018 election is well over a year away, but some major announcements have already happened. Congressman Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., announced in May that he would be giving up his seat to challenge Sen....

Column: What does Mayor Williams’ Congressional run mean for the city

Tom Jenkins, For The Parthenon July 20, 2017

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams announced Wednesday he will be running for the third Congressional seat in West Virginia. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. Evan Jenkins, who announced this...

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