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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Never to return again

Editorial March 25, 2015

As we look ahead to a future that involves the colonization of other planets, Mars has become the agreed-upon destination for this endeavor. NASA has already begun work on Orion, a spacecraft designed...

CRUZ-ING WITH YOUNG CONSERVATIVES

Amanda Gibson, Columnist March 24, 2015

Ted Cruz is the first politician to become a candidate in the 2016 Presidential Election. He began his campaign targeting young conservative voters, but will this position help him or hurt him throughout...

Ladies and everyone else, tell ‘em

Editorial March 24, 2015

The word “flawless” is arguably one of the most important in today’s popular culture. It has transitioned from a term simply expressing something without fault to an empowering declaration of personal...

Marshall University womens basketball team beat the University of Southern Mississippi Lady Eagles 67-65 in the Cam Henderson Center Thursday.

Player of the week

Bradley Heltzel, Reporter March 23, 2015

Position: Guard Class: Sophomore Hometown: Princeton, West Virginia The Marshall University basketball season concluded Sunday with the women’s quarterfinal loss to Mercer University in the...

10 women throughout history who have inspired my life and the way I live it

10 women throughout history who have inspired my life and the way I live it

Jocelyn Gibson, Managing Editor March 12, 2015

It’s all women all the time in this column, but in honor of Women’s History Month, I am searching deep inside my soul to come up with a list of 10 influential women in history who have made the most...

The power of words

Editorial March 12, 2015

Words can be a powerful thing. They wield a power that can leave scars that may never heal. But the words themselves are harmless. They are benign as a sword, inert as a bullet. It is the force that drives...

#BlackOutDay beautifies social media

#BlackOutDay beautifies social media

Editorial March 11, 2015

Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter and beyond exploded Friday with images of beautiful faces. The first ever #BlackOutDay featured millions of black selfies of all shades, sizes and genders taking over social...

DO YOUR BEST

Amanda Gibson, Columnist March 11, 2015

We all care about our education. That is why we are at college, so we can become professionals and enter the workforce with confidence and a sense of job security in our respective fields. We surround...

Keeping time with Apple

Amanda Gibson, Columnist March 9, 2015

The Apple Conference took place Monday showcasing a variety of new products including the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch is one of the newest advances in technology, with a 38-42 millimeter touch screen,...

Canadian lawmakers propose in vitro legislation that may overstep bounds into women’s sex lives

Editorial March 9, 2015

According to the Canadian Press, Quebec lawmakers have proposed legislation to require women to sign a waiver stating they have been sexually active for an extensive period before being administered in...

A customer selects from the fresh, local produce available at The Wild Ramp at its former location in Heritage Station.

Benefits of shopping local keep growing

Editorial March 8, 2015

When it comes to shopping local in Huntington, the choices are almost limitless. Groceries, clothing and gifts are all available from local retailers all within 20 minutes of campus. Unfortunately, most...

#MeganMusicMonday: Women of punk rock

Megan Osborne, Life! Editor March 8, 2015

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week’s column is dedicated to all the ladies who used their musical powers to curb stomp the patriarchy. Honestly, this one’s a little much less of a musical...

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