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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Editorial: Scary similarities between presidential, gubernatorial candidates

October 27, 2016

Early voting has begun in West Virginia and, as residents prepare to cast their ballots, they must acknowledge the impossible choice in front of them. No, this isn’t the choice between presidential candidates...

Big Baby D.R.A.M. album cover by Boootleg

‘Big Baby D.R.A.M.’: An Informal Album Review

William Izzo, Reporter October 27, 2016

D.R.A.M. released his debut album “Big Baby D.R.A.M.” on Oct 21 and I have to say, I’ve been steadily repeating the album again and again. Now, D.R.A.M. stands for “Does Real Ass Music,” and...

Editorial: What the NFL is doing wrong

October 24, 2016

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and a prime time for NFL. Recently, New York Giants kicker Josh Brown admitted to physically abusing his now ex-wife in a journal. Brown was taken into...

Bernie Sanders addresses a Clinton-Kaine rally inside the Prochnow Auditorium at Northern Arizona University, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016.  Many political observers believe that traditionally Republican Arizona is in play for this election. (Tom Tingle/The Arizona Republic via AP)

Editorial: If Trump loses, Paul Ryan could be out and Bernie Sanders in

October 20, 2016

House speaker Paul Ryan has been trying to distance himself from the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, like a dog; well-aware that it’s about to be brought to the vet and neutered. Although...

Letter to the Editor

Anonymous October 17, 2016

You’re having the most perfect night out with your friends. You look over and a guy is approaching you. He’s wearing dark blue pants, a button up and nice shoes. “Hello,” he says, in a voice that...

File-This Oct. 7, 2016, file photo shows Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pausing during a meeting with members of the National Border Patrol Council at Trump Tower in New York. A defiant Trump insisted Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, he would never abandon his White House bid, rejecting a growing backlash from Republican leaders nationwide who disavowed the GOPs presidential nominee after he was caught on tape bragging about predatory advances on women. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Editorial: Trump sees consequences of ‘Trump Tapes’

Editorial October 10, 2016

With the release of The Washington Post's "Trump Tapes," in which Republican nominee Donald J. Trump degrades women and makes "lewd" comments about making unwanted advances on a married female acquaintance,...

Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks during a campaign stop in Gettysburg, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Editorial: Pence makes poor decisions on public health

Editorial October 6, 2016

Both vice presidential nominees, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine and Indiana Governor Mike Pence, are very vocal about how religious they are. In Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, the final topic...

Editorial: Some final thoughts on Tomi Lahren

Editorial: Some final thoughts on Tomi Lahren

Editorial September 26, 2016

Many people know Tomi Lahren because of her conservative, one-sided Facebook videos on social issues that are trending in the media. On her official Facebook page, she lists herself as a “news personality,”...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor September 26, 2016

The readers submitted some questions about life, love and everything in between. I answered them as honest as I knew possible. I’m here to keep it real with you when no one else is and to answer...

People hold signs at a protest for justice over Fridays shooting death of Terence Crutcher, sponsored by We the People Oklahoma, in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Editorial: Justice served in Terrence Crutcher murder

Editorial September 23, 2016

With every shooting of an unarmed black man, trust in law enforcement’s ability to serve and protect their constituents dwindles. On Sept. 16, 40-year-old Ter­rence Crutcher was fatally shot...

Editorial: Trump plays blame game in response to bombings

Editorial September 19, 2016

In response to the explosions in New York and New Jersey, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that he can only see the situation worsening. Ever the controversial blowhard, Trump said...

Letter from President Gilbert about handling sexual assaults on campus

Letter from President Gilbert about handling sexual assaults on campus

Jerome Gilbert September 15, 2016

Dear (Students): I just read (the) article about sexual assault in the Parthenon and wanted to make a statement. I did not recall saying that I did not care to comment. Quite the contrary, I do want...

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