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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The chapter's main purpose is to support future educators. (Courtesy of Abbi Carney)

West Virginia’s first DKG chapter paves the way for female educators

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor May 3, 2025

The first collegiate Delta Kappa Gamma chapter in the state of West Virginia was born out of love for education and aims to foster a supportive environment for future educators to flourish, one leader...

Peckham is an award-winning author and professor of creative nonfiction in Marshall's English Department. (Courtesy of Rachael Peckham)

Marshall professor reflects on teaching career she ‘wouldn’t trade for anything’

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 30, 2025

The most true part of being a teacher to me is authenticity, West Virginia professor of the year said. Rachael Peckham was awarded 2024 Professor of the Year on Thursday, April 17. She was one of the...

Christian Spears, Marshall Athletic Director set to leave Marshall. (The Parthenon/Nate Harrah)

Christian Spears to depart from Marshall

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Marshall Director of Athletics Christian Spears and Marshall have mutually agreed Spears will leave the school at the end of his contract, a report from ESPN said. The ESPN report also said “(Spears...

Insomnia Cookies employee Jenna Wade serves up ice cream, one of the many treats offered by the dessert shop.

Insomnia Cookies makes Huntington debut near campus

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Late-night snackers and college students, Insomnia Cookies has officially opened in Huntington, West Virginia, serving up the cookies – and ice cream - of students’ dreams, one store leader said.  Store...

Cole died in July 2020 (Courtesy of Lauren's Wish)

Morrisey signs Lauren’s Law, cracking down on drug crime

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Cracking down on crime, an initiative taken by President Donald Trump at the outset of his second term, has been taken by Gov. Patrick Morrisey as he signed Senate Bill 196, known as Lauren’s Law.  Lauren...

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Delegate Clay Riley, House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle and Sen. Amy Grady previewed how their agendas will reflect the state’s in the 87th regular session on Friday, Feb. 7.

West Virginia Legislative Session in review

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session wrapped up, passing 249 of 2,460 bills, with a focus on DEI and education amidst budget cuts and party tensions.  The 2025 Legislative Session, which ran...

Protesters gathered on Marshall’s campus to protest name changes post DEI rollback.

Community members protest changes to LGBTQ, intercultural offices

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 27, 2025

Community members took to the streets to protest the renaming of the Center for African American Studies, the LGBTQ+ Office and the International Student Office to the Access, Connections and Engagement...

(Courtesy of Sunflower Seeds, Inc.)

How the Tri-State helps Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 26, 2025

Making a difference in Ukraine and raising awareness of the conflict is the primary goal of Sunflower Seeds Inc., a non-profit humanitarian aid group based out of Huntington. According to their website,...

"Let's Cheer with Marco," will feature Marshall University's beloved bison.

Herding young readers: First children’s book to feature Marco

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 24, 2025

Instilling Marshall’s values and the pride for the Herd early on sparked the inspiration for a children’s book featuring the university’s beloved mascot, Marco, one Marshall alum said.  Callanta...

Official university seal featuring namesake John Marshall outside the Rec Center

ACLU-WV sues Trump administration for revoking Marshall student’s visa

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 23, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration officials after a Marshall University graduate student’s visa was “unlawfully revoked.” Earlier...

Connor Waller is the president of the student government association at Marshall University

Student government strikes down student fee increase

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

A recent proposal to increase a student fee was shot down by the Student Government Association.  Marshall Athletic Director Christian Spears visited the SGA to propose a fee increase of $6 per credit...

Cara Filler (Courtesy of Cara Filler)

More than a statistic: the impact of driving safety

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 22, 2025

It isn’t just about traffic safety, it’s about not becoming a statistic, the keynote speaker said at the Traffic Safety Summit. The Huntington Regional Highway Safety program hosted youth motivational...

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