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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Clay Mullins, left, who lost his brother Rex Mullins in the Upper Big Branch explosion, reads the statement that he was not allowed to read during the sentencing of former Massey CEO Don Blankenship as Gary Quarles, right, who lost his son, takes in the emotion of the day Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Charleston, W.Va. Blankenship was sentenced to a year in jail and a $250,000 fine for his role in the fatal 2010 blast.

Blankenship receives sentence that doesn’t add up to his crimes

Editorial April 6, 2016

Six years and one day after 29 miners lost their lives in the Upper Big Branch mine explosion, former Massey CEO Don Blankenship left the courthouse with the maximum sentence of one year in prison, one...

Students use areas on campus to express their freedom of speech.

Campus chalkings blur the line of free speech and hate speech

Editorial April 5, 2016

What began as a nationwide trend of labeling Trump-supporting messages in chalk throughout college grounds has spiraled into a debate over free or hate speech on Marshall University’s campus. Dan Scavino,...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor April 5, 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...

Panama Papers reveal tax havens for elites

Editorial April 4, 2016

The release of more than two terabytes worth of documents and data on offshore financial dealings of wealthy, famous and powerful people around the world is raising questions over the use of such tactics...

Editorial: Jim Justice can no longer view West Virginia as a permanent vacation spot

Editorial March 30, 2016

As the gubernatorial race picks up, West Virginians around the state are pledging their loyalties to the Republican nominee, Bill Cole, or one of the three Democratic candidates. Helping edge up his campaign,...

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...

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