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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Problem with Commuting

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor September 20, 2022

According to data from the office of institutional data, over 60% of Marshall students commuted to campus. Removing students who live directly adjacent to campus should bring this number down significantly...

Bolly’s Bets Looks at College Football Week Three and NFL Week Two

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist September 13, 2022

Welcome back; last week, we finished with a 3-1 record bringing the all-time Bolly's Bets record to 7-3 through 10 predictions, but it's a new week with new games. Let's get right into it. Marshall...

Bolly’s Bets Looks at NFL Week 1 and College Football Week 2

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist September 6, 2022

Can you smell that? It’s a beautiful thing. I could cry during our first full weekend of non-stop football, Thursday through Monday. But since we have a bigger and better pool of games to pick from,...

Bolly’s Bets Look at CFB Week 1

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist August 30, 2022

Welcome Back to Bolly’s Bets. Last week we got our College Football teaser with a few week 0 games, but now, the wait is finally over. Let’s get into week 1. West Virginia vs Pittsburgh  The...

Welcome to Marshall from Brad D. Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President June 2, 2022

Welcome to Marshall University and to the Marshall Family!  You are beginning your higher education at an institution that is built on a storied tradition, while remaining laser focused on the future....

Advice for Commuter Students

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor June 2, 2022

 Commuting is not easy. Marshall has a considerable population that I feel is not given enough advice to find success at college for their specific circumstances. As someone who commuted for their first...

Advice for New Members of the Herd

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor June 2, 2022

 Showing up for new student orientation is a strange time in your start as a college student. It feels like you just walked across the stage at your high school graduation, now you’re hearing all the...

Welcome to Marshall from Student Body Vice President Walker Tatum

Walker Tatum, Student Body Vice President June 2, 2022

Dear Marshall students, This is your Student Body Vice President, Walker Tatum, writing on behalf of your Student Body President, Isabella Griffiths, and myself. We are honored to welcome you to Marshall...

Marshall College of Law – Fulfillment of an Unmet Need

Dr. Jamil Chaudri March 1, 2022

 I am absolutely delighted that Delegate Rohrbach has introduced HB 4425, for a Second Law School in West Virginia.    Now, roughly speaking West Virginia has TWO areas of population-concentration: •North:...

Welcome Back to Campus from President Brad D. Smith

Welcome Back to Campus from President Brad D. Smith

Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University January 18, 2022

Hello! I’m very excited to welcome you back to Marshall University. I hope you are as energized and motivated for this spring semester, as I am to be your new president.  As we begin this journey...

My Time is up: A farewell by Xena Bunton

My Time is up: A farewell by Xena Bunton

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor December 1, 2021

When I began my career at Marshall two years ago, I had only one goal: finding my thing. Although I have the feminine urge to accomplish everything in life by my mid-20s, I was also excited to just...

Brad Smith Will Be Just Fine

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor November 2, 2021

After the official announcement that Brad D. Smith will become President of Marshall University, there were only two reactions from very different stakeholders surrounding Marshall. By in large - most...

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