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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Pop Vulture: Kanye causes bigger storm than Jonas

Desmond Groves, Contributor January 28, 2016

I have about three news apps on my phone: CNN, Huffington Post and Buzzfeed News. They send me various notifications throughout the day about world events that matter. Today on my catch up section via...

WV Religious Freedom Restoration Act could allow for unsavory behavior

Editorial January 27, 2016

West Virginia officials are set to vote on House Bill 4012, or the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. If passed, the bill would allow individuals to be excused from...

Kansas Senate issues a dress code targeting females members

Editorial January 26, 2016

Dress codes are implemented in every workplace for both part-time and full-time employees. Sometimes, a specific uniform is required for staff, while other employers allow their employees to make clothing...

Charleston gypsy rock band Qiet plans to releasing its album “Composition #9” in February.

WV music to look forward to in 2016

Nathan Thomas, Reporter January 22, 2016

2015 was a fantastic year for West Virginia music. Rozwell Kid crisscrossed the country for over 200 shows, Tyler Childers and the Foodstamps appeared on Mountain Stage and Ona received national attention...

For-profit institutions continue to be business first

Editorial January 21, 2016

The U.S. Education Department has received applications to expunge more than $164 million worth of student loan debt in the past six months, according to the Wall Street Journal. The appeals for loan...

Charleston Tent City dismantled

Editorial January 20, 2016

Charleston Mayor Danny Jones has compromised the trust of his residents and personal credibility after making the decision Tuesday to dismantle Charleston’s Tent City and evict approximately 20 to 30...

Kathy Williams walks the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade route with a portrait of the Civil Rights leader during the parade in Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

MLK’s ideas continue to change and grow today’s society

Nancy Peyton, Reporter January 19, 2016

Many people today question the prominence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s ideas can still be seen growing and changing in today’s society. Here are four of Martin Luther King Jr.’s most prevalent...

The overwhelming whiteness of the Oscars…again

Editorial January 19, 2016

With the nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards announced on Thursday, January 14, it is easy to get caught up in the meticulous scrutiny of the celebration of the whitest content and creators. This year...

Sean Dunn performs with Coyotes in Boxes members Steven Holland, Kyle Baughman and Sean Knisely.

Coyotes in Boxes prep latest single

Nathan Thomas, reporter December 4, 2015

  Nashville by way of Huntington indie rock band Coyotes in Boxes is collaborating with Sean Dunn, a member of the legendary Athens rock band Five Eight. Dunn met the band through its manager...

Shadowshaker Band performs at Heritage Station.

Treehuggers’ Ball returns for 19th benefit concert

Nathan Thomas, reporter December 4, 2015

  After a five year absence, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition’s Treehuggers’ Ball is returning to the V-Club Friday for the 19th edition of the benefit concert. “It began in the...

#FeministThursday: Please, just worry about yourself

Jocelyn Gibson, Executive Editor December 3, 2015

  I am over people who don’t support abortion telling other women what they should and should not do with their bodies. It’s been said a million times, but I will say it again, if you don’t...

WHEN WILL IT END?

Editorial December 3, 2015

Yet another mass shooting occurred in the United States Wednesday, this time at a facility that serves children and adults with developmental disorders. According to USA Today’s investigative report...

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