Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Editorial: Cruz takes stance for those not involved in the political race

Editorial March 29, 2016

Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz called former reality television star Donald J. Trump a sniveling coward after Trump threatened to “spill the beans” about Cruz’s wife, Heidi.  The problem arose after...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editorial March 29, 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 with...

Gender-neutral restrooms are established on Marshall’s campus allowing students, who do not claim a specific gender identity, to feel more comfortable about going to the restroom.

Gender-neutral bathroom law flushes human rights

Editorial March 28, 2016

A law was passed by North Carolina’s governor Wednesday banning people from using bathrooms for the opposite sex, including those who identify as transgender becoming the first state to pass a law of...

Students find unique ways to celebrate spring break

Carli Plute, reporter March 17, 2016

With spring break approaching, students are trying to finish homework and get on the road. “I can’t wait to go to Myrtle Beach,” said senior elementary education major Elizabeth Finch. “I am...

Idaho sheriff proves law enforcement still does not understand rape culture

Editorial March 16, 2016

An Idaho sheriff said the rape kit system is unnecessary because most rape claims are false in response to a state legislative proposal to require rape kits to be collected after a sexual assault is reported,...

Students using their meal plans to pay for their meals at the Memorial Student Center cafeteria, February 10, 2016.

Meal plan changes raise questions

Editorial March 16, 2016

With the recent announcement of changes in meal plan policies for the upcoming academic year, many students are weary of the decisions made by Sodexo and the Board of Governors. Prior to registration...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor March 16, 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 with...

Editorial: The problem with fake news

Editorial March 14, 2016

The Web has made it increasingly easy for sites built overnight to find massive audiences with little or no effort. This is true for not only classic viral sites like Upworthy and BuzzFeed, but also for...

Kim Kardashian uses social media as a platform for body positivity

Editorial March 10, 2016

Kanye West has become the king of twitter ranting and who better to be the ranting queen than his wife, Kim Kardashian. Kim took to Twitter Monday to defend backlash after posting a nude selfie with censorship...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor March 9, 2016

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

Carla Lapelle, interim dean of student affairs, swears in apprentices as senators at Student Government Association meeting.

Marshall students deserve a strong SGA

Editorial March 9, 2016

Student Government Association elections will soon be underway. While some view SGA positions as coveted and have tried their entire college careers to get involved, other students are disenchanted with...

Free college tuition would decrease the worth of a degree

Editorial March 8, 2016

In an interview with CNN Sunday Bernie Sanders said, “This is not fantasy -- this is reality” about his efforts to make college tuition free. Some may think free tuition would be the answer to every...

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