The Parthenon

ASKING ALEX: ABOUT DEALING WITH A TOUGH SITUATION

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor • October 9, 2017

So, my boyfriend of 1.5 years is long distance, and it’s been like that for the majority of our relationship. We completely trust each other. I’m not worried about anything like that at all, but what...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON SCARY MOVIES

Franklin Norton • October 5, 2017

It was a couple of weeks ago, and a friend wanted to see the movie “It” for his birthday. Before this day, I vehemently opposed even the thought of going to see this film, but after peer pressure and...

ASKING ALEX ABOUT: PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor • October 2, 2017

How do you navigate dealing with the rejection of one parent because of your sexuality, and wanting to spend more time with the other who is more accepting? Dealing with rejection from a parent, for...

Column: We do not need automatic weapons in this country

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor • October 2, 2017

After the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, one question needs to be asked: When will it be time to actually create legislation towards stopping these mass shootings? The New York Times shared an article...

ASKING ALEX

September 25, 2017

Readers, please be aware that a portion of this column discusses sexual assault. I have been dealing with these two really good friends who are dating, and ever since they started dating, they have...

Column: ‘Open-air’ preachers may be allowed, but are not welcome

Jared Casto, Executive Editor • September 25, 2017

“You’re gonna die. You’re gonna die. You’re gonna die,” John McGlone, an open-air preacher who made his first appearance on Marshall’s campus Monday, shouted through a megaphone as a group...

This is getting old: Breaking down the new Republican healthcare bill

Jared Casto, Executive Editor • September 21, 2017

In an effort to fulfill an 8-year promise and erase the bad taste from the previous two failures to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Senate Republicans have devised a bold new strategy for American...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON COFFEE SHOPS

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager • September 21, 2017

There is just something about a coffee shop. There is a solitude I find in them that is rare to find in many other places. There is a certain peace in being surrounded—surrounded by pleasant aroma...

ASK ALEX: ABOUT INSECURITIES

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor • September 18, 2017

“I’m 22, and I haven’t had sex yet. I want to, but it’s hard for me to be physically vulnerable with someone. I feel like I’m missing out on a lot and have to sit out of my friends’ conversations...

Sen. Bernie Sanders ‘Medicare for All’ is admirable but unrealistic

Alex O’Donnell, For The Parthenon • September 14, 2017

Sen. Bernie Sanders released the Medicare for All Act today with a promise to insure every American, no matter their health condition or their socioeconomic status. That is an admirable goal. The Medicare...

LET ME BE FRANK: ON CUFFING SEASON

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager • September 14, 2017

It’s the middle of September, and autumn is fast-approaching. Sweaters are being pulled out of hibernation, the warm smell of coffee fills the air and all of a sudden, it seems like everybody is in a...

ASK ALEX ABOUT: RELATIONSHIPS

Alex Runyon, Photo Editor • September 11, 2017

Alex Runyon “HELP ME. I’m seeing/sleeping with a guy that seems great but also doesn’t really include me in his day-to-day life. He’s older (32 and a working professional) and I don’t know...