The Parthenon

Editorial: New year, new challenges in 2017

January 16, 2017

A new year always marks a time of change, but 2017 is markedly different than most other years before it. West Virginia will have a new governor in office. A new man will be taking over the highest office...

Editorial: That’s a wrap

Editorial • December 8, 2016

2016 has been a crazy year. America had its first female presidential nominee, it is likely to be the hottest year on record and the worst mass shooting in U.S. history happened in Orlando, Florida. The...

Column: From bison to bobcat

Lexi Browning, Executive Editor • December 8, 2016

By the time you’ve picked up this edition, my career with my beloved student newspaper, The Parthenon, has concluded. After this edition, I’ll no longer assemble this publication. I won’t design...

Editorial: The power of protest displayed first hand in Standing Rock

Editorial • December 5, 2016

The Dakota Access Pipeline has been delayed by the Army Corps of Engineers after President Obama and his administration made the decision not to allow Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. to construct the...

Editorial: Do not turn a blind eye to violence

Editorial • December 5, 2016

Many in this nation have seemingly become immune to violence. It is showcased in our television shows, movies, video games and, unfortunately, our news broadcasts. Another bombing is reported in a country...

‘Awaken My Love!’: An Informal Album Review

William Izzo, Life! Editor • December 5, 2016

Childish Gambino’s latest “Awaken My Love!” is out, and I have to say, I was really surprised at first. Gambino, or Donald Glover, depending on what he’s doing at the time, hasn’t been super...

Editorial: Facebook is a media company, whether it wants to be or not

Editorial • December 1, 2016

Since the election, Facebook has been under fire by media outlets and users who argue that fake news on Facebook may have influenced the outcome of the election. This isn’t a “crazy idea,” as CEO...

Editorial: Don’t belittle third party voters

Editorial • December 1, 2016

Americans have been reeling since the result of the 2016 presidential election, where a orange, small-handed demagogue Donald Trump won the race. Non-white and non-binary people across the nation shared...

Editorial: The Trump presidency so far

Editorial • November 28, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump is in the midst of preparing to become president of the United States in January, and the picks for who he wants in his Cabinet are underway. These Cabinet picks are a good...

‘We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service’: An Informal Album Review

William Izzo, Life! Editor • November 28, 2016

A Tribe Called Quest has been seemingly revived from their hibernation, and have blasted their way into the mainstream charts with a blend of their classic style, and contributions from some of the hottest...

Letter to the Editor

November 15, 2016

In the wake of the recent election, hate crimes and threats against minorities of different races, sexual orientations, and religious groups have been on the rise. Among those being targeted are Muslims...

Editorial: We will hold Trump accountable together

November 14, 2016

On the morning of Nov. 9, the morning after Election Day, Huntington was still standing. Cars were still stopped impatiently at the red light before McDonald’s, and people were milling around on the...