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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

LET ME BE FRANK: On Summer Blues

LET ME BE FRANK: On Summer Blues

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor July 24, 2018

A few days ago I was sitting in my barber’s chair, where we complained about the heat. I told him I hated summer, to which he said, “Well, I wouldn’t go that far.” Summer is so many peoples’...

Franklin Norton, left, stands with Sarah Payne, associate vice president for external engagement at the Marshall University Research Corporation, and Marshall University president Jerry Gilbert at the My Huntington press conference on July 9.

LET ME BE FRANK: On ‘My Huntington’

Franklin Norton, Manging Editor July 10, 2018

For me, Huntington is personal. It’s where I grew up, where I learned how to ride a bike, went on my first date, graduated high school and started living on my own. It’s where restaurant owners know...

Let Me Be Frank: On Fear

Let Me Be Frank: On Fear

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor June 26, 2018

Recently I was given the opportunity to do something kind of outrageous: rappel 17 stories down Huntington’s West Virginia Building. It was the second year the United Way of the River Cities sponsored...

DEANS’ WELCOME: Avi Mukherjee of the College of Business

DEANS’ WELCOME: Avi Mukherjee of the College of Business

Avi Mukherjee, Contributer June 14, 2018

On behalf of all our faculty, staff and students at the Lewis College of Business, I am pleased to welcome you to Marshall University.   Business is everywhere – it’s woven into every aspect of our...

DEAN'S WELCOME: Wendell Dobbs of the College of Arts and Media

DEAN’S WELCOME: Wendell Dobbs of the College of Arts and Media

Wendell Dobbs, Contributer June 13, 2018

Welcome to Marshall University and the College of Arts and Media. We are delighted that you are coming to Marshall and we believe you’ve made a very wise choice! Your achievement is our highest priority...

DEAN'S WELCOME: Chuck Somerville of the College of Science

DEAN’S WELCOME: Chuck Somerville of the College of Science

Chuck Somerville, Contributer June 13, 2018

I am Chuck Somerville, dean of the College of Science (COS).  On behalf of the dedicated COS faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to – or back to – Marshall for the start of the 2019...

DEANS' WELCOME: Sherri Stepp of University College

DEANS’ WELCOME: Sherri Stepp of University College

Sherri Stepp, Contributer June 13, 2018

Hello and welcome to University College at Marshall University. Our staff is here to provide the extra support needed to ensure you have the opportunity to succeed at Marshall.  Our support includes the...

DEANS' WELCOME: Robert Bookwalter of the College of Liberal Arts

DEANS’ WELCOME: Robert Bookwalter of the College of Liberal Arts

Robert Bookwalter, Contributer June 13, 2018

Welcome to Marshall University!  In the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) we are excited to work with you as you begin your journey toward graduation.  The general education classes you will take in our...

DEANS' WELCOME: Teresa Eagle of the College of Education and Professional Development

DEANS’ WELCOME: Teresa Eagle of the College of Education and Professional Development

Teresa Eagle, Contributer June 13, 2018

On behalf of all of us in the College of Education and Professional Development, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Marshall University. In making the choice to come to Marshall, you have made a decision...

DEANS' WELCOME: Michael Prewitt of the College of Health Professions

DEANS’ WELCOME: Michael Prewitt of the College of Health Professions

Michael Prewitt, Contributer June 13, 2018

Employment in healthcare careers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  And that’s why you’re here, exploring our programs within Marshall...

Just do what you are supposed to do

Just do what you are supposed to do

Benjamin O’Dell, Contributor April 23, 2018

One summer several years ago, my family and I were moving into a new house that had been neglected for years by its previous owners. There was trash everywhere, water damage and unfinished projects. Our...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor April 16, 2018

Approaching this summer, I am hit with a startling reality: my weekends are booked up for the weddings of my friends. My refrigerator is covered in save-the-dates and invitations, and my bank account is...

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