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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Editorial: W.Va. should welcome, not drive away, politicians trying to help our state

February 13, 2017

A Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., town hall scheduled for Monday at the Welch National Guard armory in McDowell County was unexpectedly cancelled Friday, with no immediate explanation. The event was to be...

Column: Public broadcasting ‘bright lantern’ in ‘dark mine’ of W.Va.

Nathan Thomas, WMUL Music Director February 13, 2017

Spending my summer 2016 interning for West Virginia Public Broadcasting and its seminal live music program, Mountain Stage, with Larry Groce provided me with my most beneficial educational experience....

Column: The value of undergraduate discovery

Jerome Gilbert, University President February 13, 2017

Last year as a first-year president at Marshall, I had the privilege of being at the state capital in Charleston to observe undergraduate research day. The level of research sophistication was quite impressive....

Editorial: Higher education, public broadcasting valuable for state

February 9, 2017

As part of Gov. Jim Justice’s “Save Our State” budget plan, Marshall University’s state appropriations will be reduced by 4.4. percent, which could result in a loss of as much as $2.8 million in...

Column: Don’t succumb to political fatigue

Jared Casto, Managing Editor February 9, 2017

Only three weeks into the presidency of Donald Trump, the general public are feeling oversaturated with political news. As a result, Americans are experiencing a decline in productivity in the face of...

Editorial Cartoon: Silencing Sen. Warren

Editorial Cartoon: Silencing Sen. Warren

Susie Washington, Editorial Cartoonist February 9, 2017

Column: DeVos confirmation concerning for public schools’ futures

Will Izzo, Life! Editor February 7, 2017

I wasn’t surprised when I saw Vice President Mike Pence cast a tiebreaking vote to officially secure Betsy DeVos’ position as Secretary of Education Tuesday. I was, however, concerned for future students...

Column: Now is the time to celebrate diversity

Column: Now is the time to celebrate diversity

Jerome Gilbert, Marshall University President February 6, 2017

The month of February is set aside each year as Black History Month. Many universities, including Marshall, use it as a time to celebrate diversity as well. A Huntington native, Dr. Carter G. Woodson,...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown and Kabrea James February 6, 2017

is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time for people of color, as well as those who are not of color, to reflect on the accomplishments of black America. As Americans, we often overlook all...

Editorial: When it comes to education, talk is cheap

February 2, 2017

The people of West Virginia are hopeful that the new governor’s administration will bring about changes to the education system. On Jim Justice’s website, his education plan is simple: get the politicians...

Column: No, really, call your representatives

Jared Casto, Managing Editor February 2, 2017

A vast number of people are disappointed in our government lately, particularly at the federal level. While it’s easy to drown in the never-ending confusion that has been the American news cycle for...

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