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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

WEEKEND WATCH

Bradley Heltzel, Contributer March 6, 2015

Women’s Basketball: University of Charlotte @ Marshall University Saturday at 1 p.m. Lefty Webster, Forward, #21 Lefty Webster is a versatile swingman with terrific athleticism and length. Her...

I’m a woman and I’m sorry (not sorry)

Jocelyn Gibson, Managing Editor March 5, 2015

I’m sorry. I think I noticed something about language and gender. Women use language much more timidly than men, don’t you think? Maybe I’m wrong. Seriously, how many times a day do we hear a woman...

MU SAND talks fat

MU SAND talks fat

MU SAND, James McQuinn March 5, 2015

We have grown up in the age of fad diets. One fad that has lasted for some time is the low-fat diet. Is a low-fat diet really a good idea, and are there any fats we really should be avoiding? Here are...

The Healing Field in Spring Hill Cemetery is a memorial
for those who died Sept. 11, 2001, the 1970 Marshall
plane crash victims and veterans of the armed forces.

Racism still strong since 9/11, proving detriment to U.S.

Editorial March 5, 2015

Thirteen years have passed since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. When the towers fell, American racism rose. Some would say this hatred toward Muslims has decreased—that time has healed the wounds and...

Changed the game with that digital drop

Codi Mohr, Executive Editor March 4, 2015

There’s not much comparable to the overwhelming feeling of seeing a beloved artist release new tunes out of the blue and trying to consume them as quickly as possible. In the past five years, the surprise...

What do you know about depression?

Bri Shelton, Columnist March 4, 2015

Unlike other illnesses, depression is one many avoid talking about. Most have no problem admitting they have asthma, diabetes, etc., but when it comes to depression, hardly anyone will confess they have...

Cis or miss

Editorial March 4, 2015

The first photo of Eddie Redmayne’s portrayal of transgender pioneer Lile Elbe in “The Danish Girl” surfaced last week, reigniting a conversation about acclaimed performances by cisgender (non-trans)...

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