The Parthenon

Column: DeVos confirmation concerning for public schools’ futures

Will Izzo, Life! Editor • February 7, 2017

I wasn’t surprised when I saw Vice President Mike Pence cast a tiebreaking vote to officially secure Betsy DeVos’ position as Secretary of Education Tuesday. I was, however, concerned for future students...

Column: Now is the time to celebrate diversity

Jerome Gilbert, Marshall University President • February 6, 2017

The month of February is set aside each year as Black History Month. Many universities, including Marshall, use it as a time to celebrate diversity as well. A Huntington native, Dr. Carter G. Woodson,...

Column: No, really, call your representatives

Jared Casto, Managing Editor • February 2, 2017

A vast number of people are disappointed in our government lately, particularly at the federal level. While it’s easy to drown in the never-ending confusion that has been the American news cycle for...

Column: This isn’t about politics

Karima Neghmouche, Social Media Manager • January 30, 2017

I clicked on Huffington Post’s home page Monday morning. Instead of a gallery of popular news, there was one very large photo of our president, with the title “CHAOS REIGNS” above it. Below it,...

Column: America is not a Christian nation

Nancy Peyton, Executive Editor • January 30, 2017

“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt....

Column: LaBeouf promotes unity with livestream

William Izzo, Life! Editor • January 26, 2017

People have been talking about Shia LaBeouf a lot recently and it isn’t because of a new role or some YouTube video, telling people to follow their dreams. LaBeouf brought back a popular tool in his...

Column: Trump lies visible from all angles

Jared Casto, Managing Editor • January 23, 2017

The new presidential administration brought in their first day by telling a boldfaced lie to the American people based on the petty insecurities of our new president, Donald Trump, and a shameless, blatant...

Column: Art cuts paint dim picture for Trump presidency

William Izzo, Life! Editor, Reporter • January 19, 2017

The Washington Post reported Thursday that Donald Trump and his administration plans on cutting national spending by at least $10.5 trillion dollars during his tenure as president. Presidents cutting spending...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Online Editor • January 19, 2017

The readers submitted some questions about life, love and everything in between. I answered them as honest as I knew possible. I’m here to keep it real with you when no one else is and to answer with...

Column: Finding euphoria through your zodiac sign

Kabrea James, Assignment Editor • January 19, 2017

Euphoria is a state of intense happiness, self-confidence and well-being. Euphoria is real and euphoria is available to everyone. Anyone willing to fall in love with every aspect of themselves can live...

Column: Turning anger into something productive

William Izzo, Life! Editor • January 18, 2017

Anger isn’t really something I experienced so frequently until I got to college. I don’t know where or when it exactly started, but I find myself getting angry at least once a day — not necessarily...

Column: Learning from the past for the uncertain future

Karima Neghmouche, Social Media Manager • January 16, 2017

This morning, like every morning, I woke up and sat down on my computer to check my e-mail before I started getting ready for the day. I opened my browser and saw Google’s home page displayed. For every...