The Parthenon

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

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

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...

Why We Should (and Should Not) Pick Each Presidential Candidate

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • October 19, 2021

Over the past week, the final five candidates for Marshall University visited campus and held Q&A style discussions with staff, faculty, and students. The search began at the end of last semester,...

It’s Almost Time to Remove the Mask Mandate; Or At Least Think About It

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor • September 29, 2021

Over the summer, Marshall updated its policy had to reflect the low case numbers across the country and the state. The policy allowed vaccinated staff and students to not wear a mask, except when in...

Rest of The West (Virginia): Tudor’s Biscuit World

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor • September 22, 2021

Welcome to the Rest of the West (Virginia), a series where Xena Bunton explores the foods, places and things that hold importance to the state of West Virginia. In 2021, West Virginia was listed as the...

Emmy Awards Fashion, Better Than the Met?

Abby Ayes, Production/Web • September 21, 2021

The 2021 Emmy Awards saw some of the best fashion of this season worn by everyone’s favorite celebrities. From Nicole Byer’s elegant purple floor length ball gown to Billy Porter’s iconic winged...

Abby Hanlon Herd Reads:“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Abby Hanlon, Social Media Engagement • September 21, 2021

I saw this book all across my TikTok “For You“ page and knew that I had to go out and get it. It did live up to the hype, and I read this book in two days. That is how addicting it was. I simply...