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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduces the Medicare for All Act of 2019, on Capitol Hill on April 10, 2019.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Health care is a right, not a privilege

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 3, 2020

Every year, in the United States of America—the wealthiest country in the history of the world—close to 50,000 people die and over half-a-million file bankruptcy because they cannot afford to pay for...

A MOMENT WITH MEG: Love isn’t selfish

Meg Keller, Social Media Manager February 25, 2020

This week’s submission: “Hey pal. My girlfriend and I have been talking about moving out west to Oregon, and I’m excited…but I am super nervous as well.  I have some older grandparents and I would...

Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Women’s Caucus pose for group photo.

COLUMN: Women’s Day–100 years later and we’ve still got a lot of work to DO

We come from different parts of this great state, from different life and professional experiences, some of us have served before and some of us are in our second year of service, but we are all working...

In this June 2019 photo, demonstrators gather at the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill as justices finish the term with key decisions on gerrymandering and a census case involving the Trump administration’s attempt to ask about citizenship status in the 2020 census.

EDITORIAL: Take the census seriously

February 18, 2020

With Census Day just over a month away, the people of West Virginia must understand and acknowledge the direct influence the data recorded on April 1 will have on their state, their political power and...

In this February 2020 photo, Democratic presidential candidate entrepreneur Andrew Yang speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.

COLUMN: Why Andrew Yang has changed politics for the next decade

Tyler Spence, Contributor February 18, 2020

By all stretch of the imagination, Andrew Yang was a longer than long shot when he announced his candidacy for President in November of 2017. His campaign started in complete anonymity, with a team lacking...

A MOMENT WITH MEG: You determine success

Meg Keller, Social Media Editor February 18, 2020

This week’s submission: “Trying to decide if I want to go to graduate school. I stay awake every night trying to figure it out.” Hey friend. I am sure you are one of hundreds on our campus that...

Ben Hively posed with Herd men’s basketball player Jannson Williams after a basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center.

Dear Student Athlete…

Brittany Hively, Online Editor February 18, 2020

Recently, my 6-year-old Ben and I attended our first Marshall basketball game. Well actually, it was our first basketball game ever.  My son had the time of his life. He met his favorite player and...

COLUMN: W.Va. kids come first

As state legislators, we are often asked what can be done to stop people from leaving West Virginia, to keep our best and brightest at home. We hear about it on the news, in the grocery store, and in our...

COLUMN: Our digital facade

Mark Williams, For the Parthenon February 11, 2020

It is widely accepted that the “highlight reel” phenomenon on social media can combine with our inherent social comparison mechanisms to make a pretty spectacular mess of our self-esteem and mental...

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Valentine’s Day

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Valentine’s Day

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor February 11, 2020

Valentine’s Day: for some, a day of love, romance and the color pink. For others, a dreaded day, the worst one on the calendar. Luckily, though, Feb. 15 calls for half-off candy sales, and I think we...

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Working-class populism will defeat President Trump

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor February 4, 2020

For Democrats to take back the White House in 2020, the party must nominate a pro-labor candidate capable of winning back working-class voters of the 206 “pivot counties” that voted for President Barack...

Parthe-Pet: Absinthe

Parthe-Pet: Absinthe

February 4, 2020

This is Absinthe. I’ve only had her for about two weeks. She’s already warmed up considerably and loves exploring her new home. She likes to chew on fingers, vacuums and my favorite pairs of shoes....

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