Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

#FeministThursday: We’re finally making progress with prostitution

Jocelyn Gibson, Executive Editor November 5, 2015

The Huntington Police Department announced Thursday a new program to combat prostitution in the city and for once, the plan is to target the johns. Beginning Thursday, an electronic billboard at 20th...

Issue 3: not good for weed

Editorial November 5, 2015

While many are disappointed about Issue 3 not passing in Ohio, it’s actually a good thing. The bill was written to create a pre-imposed monopoly on the cannabis industry, providing for only ten growers...

Journalism is the cornerstone to spreading transgender equality

Editorial November 4, 2015

Journalists take on a huge responsibility when it comes to how we address complicated issues and ones that are ever-evolving without the language to keep up. With transgender policies appearing in more...

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Chuck your razors, Movember is here

Megan Osborne, Managing Editor November 4, 2015

  No Shave November is upon us and people who are into men with that rugged lumberjack look are looking forward to all the glorious beards, scruff and mustaches there will be to behold, all in...

Media Literacy: do we need it? YES.

Editorial November 3, 2015

Media literacy is something journalism students at Marshall University are very familiar with. Students learn about sources and what counts as reputable, thus enabling students to later determine if the...

A NEW VIEW: Is social media shifting our priorities from real life to online?

Nancy Peyton, contributor November 3, 2015

  It’s no secret social media is at the center of everything in today’s society. It’s easier than ever to stay connected to our surroundings. But what is this connection costing us? Some...

GOP DEBATE: EVERYONE LOSES

Editorial October 29, 2015

The GOP debate was less than productive Wednesday night. Candidates complained about the legitimacy of the questions posed by moderators but opted to voice their opinion on the legitimacy of the questions...

#FeministThursday: Not what you think a feminist looks like

Jocelyn Gibson, Executive Editor October 29, 2015

  I’m a feminist, but I’m also kind of a traditionalist. The term “feminist” conjures up in the minds of most an image of a hairy, independent woman who is single and abrasive and has a...

Meat may cause cancer, but there are other reasons to cut back

Editorial October 27, 2015

A report by the World Health Organization released earlier this week linked processed meats (such as bacon, sausage and ham) to cancer and the Internet is not ready to accept the facts. The bad news...

Just because it’s pop doesn’t mean it’s about love.

Megan Osborne, Managing Editor October 27, 2015

  If you know anything about Grimes (Claire Boucher), you know she loves mainstream pop music, even though her own style is more alternative. Music media rejoiced Monday when her video “Flesh...

Protect and serve, don’t body slam children

Editorial October 26, 2015

The Internet has exploded after video of a police officer pulling a student off a seat and dragging the student on the ground has made rounds on social media. The student was repeatedly asked to leave...

A NEW VIEW: Oklahoma State incident making mental health stigma much worse

Nancy Peyton, reporter October 26, 2015

By now, you’ve probably heard about the Homecoming parade crash at Oklahoma State University. Four people were killed, and a total of 51 individuals were injured. Adacia Chambers was arrested in connection...

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