Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Stereotypes give West Virginians the willies

Editorial March 3, 2016

During the excitement of Super Tuesday, The Daily Show’s Twitter account tweeted “Hillary claims a victory in Virginia. The good Virginia too, not that creepy ‘West’ Virginia. That place gives...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor March 2, 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...

Country clubs over campus clubs

Editorial March 2, 2016

Over the weekend, a Gazette-Mail article resurfaced at a time when higher education and all facets of state government are facing drastic budget cuts amidst a projected $460 million budget shortfall in...

Lady Gaga, center, performs Til It Happens To You that is nominated for best original song from The Hunting Ground on stage with survivors of abuse at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The Oscars become a platform to promote change

Editorial March 1, 2016

The Academy Awards are a time for all the movie buffs to get together to argue and critique the decisions made for best in film choices. It’s not often a platform as big as the Oscars becomes a stage...

Apple fights for privacy

Editorial February 25, 2016

No one thought to raise a brow when the FBI turned to Apple for help on the San Bernardino, California shooting investigation. It is understandable that investigators want to unlock an iPhone used by the...

Carrying concealed weapons could potentially add more violence to an endless cycle

Editorial February 24, 2016

The West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would let people carry concealed without a permit if they meet certain requirements. Although there are restrictions regarding the bill, this in no way would...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor February 24, 2016

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

Pop star Kesha leaves Supreme court in New York, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Kesha is fighting to wrest her career away from a hitmaker she says drugged, sexually abused and psychologically tormented her _ and still has exclusive rights to make records with her. Producer Dr. Luke says the singer is slinging falsehoods and ruining his reputation to try to weasel out of her recording contract and strike a new deal.

Kesha’s lawsuit has celebrities voicing opinions about women empowerment

Editorial February 23, 2016

In 2014, Kesha filed a lawsuit against Dr. Luke, her producer who she claims drugged, raped and sexually abused her, causing her to suffer from an eating disorder. Kesha said the abuse had been occurring...

Album Review: Kanye’s “The Life of Pablo”

Nick Morton, Contributor February 19, 2016

I don’t miss the old Kanye. I am always up for whatever new aesthetic he has to bring to the table. Throughout the duration of recording “Yeezus,” Kanye was having a tough time. He started dipping...

Police-related sexual assualt continues to go unreported

Editorial February 18, 2016

Two former Los Angeles police officers have been charged with sexual assault while on duty, according to the Los Angeles Times. The LA Times said the charges include “ forcible rape, rape under color...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor February 17, 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...

Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for “1989” at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift uses acceptance speech as an opportunity to motivate young women

Editorial February 17, 2016

After an eventful year following the release of the spunky pop album “1989,” Taylor Swift added another Album of the Year title to her shelf during the 2016 Grammy Awards. Swift took the opportunity...

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