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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Editorial: Yes, it’s pure evil. But they are terrorists as well

October 2, 2017

Concert goers who simply wanted to be connected through music. Movie goers who simply wanted to be connected through film. Church goers who simply wanted be connected through religion. Little kids who...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON COMMUNITY

LET ME BE FRANK: ON COMMUNITY

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager September 28, 2017

It was a couple months back, and I was just feeling blue. It had been a rough couple of weeks, and so in an effort to alleviate this intrusive sadness, I stopped at Kroger one night and bought myself a...

Editorial: Thanks for the 280 characters Twitter, Now let’s get rid of Nazis

September 28, 2017

Twitter isn’t fun anymore, and it hasn’t been fun in a long time. A lot of people hate it, and if it didn’t feel almost needed to stay up-to-date in the modern era, so many users would abandon the...

ASKING ALEX

ASKING ALEX

September 25, 2017

Readers, please be aware that a portion of this column discusses sexual assault. I have been dealing with these two really good friends who are dating, and ever since they started dating, they have...

Freshman computer science major Lynne Thompson (right) confronts open-air preacher John McGlone over his method of envangelism Monday at the Memorial Student Center plaza. A Christian, Thompson disagreed with how McGlone was choosing to spread the teachings of the religion.

Column: ‘Open-air’ preachers may be allowed, but are not welcome

Jared Casto, Executive Editor September 25, 2017

“You’re gonna die. You’re gonna die. You’re gonna die,” John McGlone, an open-air preacher who made his first appearance on Marshall’s campus Monday, shouted through a megaphone as a group...

Editorial: Athletes do not have uniformed beliefs and thoughts

September 25, 2017

Just for a minute put yourself in the place of a celebrity and ask yourself how would you use your fame and fortune. Now, bring yourself back down to earth and think about what makes you upset within everyday...

Review: Fall International Film Festival Night One

Nathan Thomas, Online Editor September 22, 2017

The Marshall Artist Series Fall International Film Festival kicked off another season Thursday evening with a double-feature of European cinema from 2016 that presents two distinct views of war. “Frantz,”...

This is getting old: Breaking down the new Republican healthcare bill

Jared Casto, Executive Editor September 21, 2017

In an effort to fulfill an 8-year promise and erase the bad taste from the previous two failures to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Senate Republicans have devised a bold new strategy for American...

Franklin having coffee with Mayor Steve Williams.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON COFFEE SHOPS

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager September 21, 2017

There is just something about a coffee shop. There is a solitude I find in them that is rare to find in many other places. There is a certain peace in being surrounded—surrounded by pleasant aroma...

Editorial: When, should we start taking Trump seriously?

September 21, 2017

When looking back at past presidents, it’s pretty hard to find one that has been as liberal with his word choice. It’s in no way a shock that Donald Trump is where he is now because of his willingness...

ASK ALEX: ABOUT INSECURITIES

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor September 18, 2017

“I’m 22, and I haven’t had sex yet. I want to, but it’s hard for me to be physically vulnerable with someone. I feel like I’m missing out on a lot and have to sit out of my friends’ conversations...

Editorial: Sean Spicer shouldn’t be laughing. He is the joke.

September 18, 2017

America’s misguided affection for former White House press secretary Sean Spicer was on full display Sunday night as the man who formerly dodged and denied facts rolled onto the Emmys stage on a mechanical...

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