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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Comedian Nate Cesco performs at Black Sheep Burrito and Brews for Comedy Open Mic night.

Inside the Huntington Comedy Scene

Nathan Thomas, reporter November 5, 2015

  Audiences to stand-up comedy shows in Huntington had started to grow sparse in 2012. The Funny Bone in Pullman Square had closed the year before and comedians were recycling the same bits...

People stand in line that wraps around the building inside Subway in order to get their buy one get one sandwich.

Subway offers buy-one-get-one deal on National Sandwich Day

Ashley Sodosky, reporter November 4, 2015

Until Tuesday, many people did not know National Sandwich Day existed, but thanks to Subway, the holiday caught some big attention. Subway participated in National Sandwich Day by offering customers...

Keyamo Onage (right) , a photographer in the exhibit, hangs up his work with Joe Troubetaris (left) assisting. The art exhibit was curated by Two-Headed Dog Collective, a non-profit organization that creates temporary public safe spaces for the arts in Huntington.

Art, development encouraged at community discussion event

Jocelyn Gibson, Executive Editor November 4, 2015

  A community-engagement event #801BAM Build a Better Huntington took over 801 Third Ave.Tuesday evening to discuss ways Huntington could benefit from downtown development. The event was a follow-up...

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams (left) speaks to a student at the last Coffee with the Mayor. This is an opportunity to allow students to speak with the mayor in an informal setting.

Coffee with the Mayor returns to Marshall University campus

John Cole Glover, reporer November 4, 2015

  Mayor Steve Williams returns to Marshall University’s campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Memorial Student Center as part of the Coffee with the Mayor program. The program allows...

Seniors graduating in December had the oppurtunity to attend Countdown to Commencement to get all their graduation needs in one place. Graduates can purchase tassels, get measured for caps and gowns and have cap and gown portraits taken at the event.

December graduates visit one-stop shop to prepare for commencement

Ashley Sodosky, reporter November 4, 2015

  Only a few weeks stand between about 690 Marshall University students and the Dec. 12 commencement day. Before flipping their tassels in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, students are required...

Future Marshall football schedule provides opportunities

Future Marshall football schedule provides opportunities

Trace Johnson, reporter November 4, 2015

  In the midst of a historic 13-1 season in 2014, which featured the Marshall University football program’s first Conference USA Championship, there was one constant criticism—the team’s...

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Chuck your razors, Movember is here

Megan Osborne, Managing Editor November 4, 2015

  No Shave November is upon us and people who are into men with that rugged lumberjack look are looking forward to all the glorious beards, scruff and mustaches there will be to behold, all in...

Pictured is the Delta Chi house located at 1440 5th Ave. near campus. The fraternity has been suspended on allegations of hazing that took place in the house in September.

Delta Chi suspended on hazing allegations, fraternity appeals

Rob Engle, reporter November 3, 2015

  Marshall University’s Delta Chi fraternity chapter has been suspended on allegations of hazing that took place at the fraternity’s house in September. Established at Marshall in spring...

Country star Chris Young performs Halloween night at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

Chris Young comes to Huntington Halloween night

Rob Engle, reporter November 3, 2015

  Country music star Chris Young made a stop in Huntington Saturday night, drawing more than 3,000 fans to Big Sandy Superstore Arena as part of his world tour for his fifth studio album. The...

Hair stylist Morgan Workman gave free haircuts to the homeless Monday at Harmony House.

Sweet Salon stylist provides free haircuts to the homeless

Desmond Groves, reporter November 3, 2015

  Morgan Workman has worked at Sweet Salon for  six months but has been styling and cutting hair for about five years. Workman is using her talents and skills to give back to the community...

Swimming and diving team remains undefeated

Swimming and diving team remains undefeated

The Parthenon November 3, 2015

  The Marshall University swimming and diving team moved to 4-0 this season after defeating Davidson College and Old Dominion University this weekend. Leading the way for the Herd was a trio...

Grave Schoul offers a night of “pure hell”

Grave Schoul offers a night of “pure hell”

Brianna Paxton, reporter October 30, 2015

  Hundreds of people line up every weekend throughout October to attend the Scareview Grave Schoul, a famous haunted attraction, located off  Coal River Road in St. Albans, West Virginia. “We...

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