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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

You’re Probably More Punk Rock Than You Think You Are

Editorial September 14, 2015

Although many people don’t walk around with black leather pants, denim vests adorned with back patches and facial piercings, that doesn’t do anything to lessen their punk credibility. As people...

Feminist Thursday

Jocelyn Gibson, Executive Editor September 9, 2015

I joined a feminist group on Facebook. I know, Facebook was my first mistake, but I am always looking for ways to connect with other like-minded people and I thought this would be a good way. However,...

Real Life Sociology: Let’s Talk About Politics

Bri Shelton September 9, 2015

If a survey was given out to voters across the country, I guarantee most of them would agree with me: banishing the traditional political parties is a must to further our country’s greatness and potential...

Face it, you’re trashy

Megan Osborne, Managing Editor September 8, 2015

I would like to think I’m a generally environmentally friendly human. I recycle, I don’t produce a lot of garbage and I avoid driving whenever I can. However, while I was doing an extensive deep-clean...

Feminism is not a dirty word

Jocelyn Gibson September 2, 2015

Feminism is a misunderstood term. So many people are against the movement, and only a minority of those against it knows what being a feminist means. Many more agree with the values of feminism, but believe...

A New View

Nancy Peyton, The Parthenon September 2, 2015

A New Hampshire jury recently made a ruling in the trial of Owen Labrie, a 19-year-old St. Paul’s prep school graduate accused of raping a girl when she was 15. The fact that this case even made it...

Feminism: A view from the opposite sex

Kyle Gibson, Guest Columnist August 5, 2015

One afternoon in October of 2011, I was reading my cultural anthropology book for the introductory course here at Marshall. This was my second year of college, so I wasn’t yet aware that most students...

Autism training center leaving an impact on MU students

Charles DeLeo, Guest Columnist July 29, 2015

With the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many organizations are commemorating such a triumphant marker in the fight for civil rights of people with disabilities. Events...

Soccer in U.S. offers more than just national teams

Kyle Gibson, Contributor July 29, 2015

I don’t think I was the only person losing my mind while staring at my television last Saturday. In fact, most American soccer fans were likely collectively weeping over the listless performances...

Brady’s Suspension Upheld

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 29, 2015

New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady is still maintaining his innocence after the NFL decided to uphold his four-game suspension for his role in “Deflategate.” For those who have been living...

My rollercoaster ride with religion

Shannon Stowers, Managing Editor July 22, 2015

To begin to understand my personal dilemma, you have to understand how I was raised. As a kid, I literally grew up in church. My family hardly missed a Sunday (morning or night) or Wednesday night at...

NFL profiting regardless of numerous abuse cases

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 22, 2015

Despite numerous cases of abuse involving some of its most well known players last season, the NFL is not really feeling any type of backlash. In fact, business and popularity has never been better. This...

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