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TEDxMarshallU Features Student and Community Speakers

TEDxMarshallU Features Student and Community Speakers

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor January 31, 2024

Featuring more student speakers than ever before, Marshall University will host its sixth annual TEDxMarshallU event from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.  Four...

Crossword Answers Jan. 31

The Parthenon January 31, 2024

Across 1. A bill otherwise known as the "Women's Bill of Rights": HB5243 2. This library opened its fifth annual art exhibition last week: DRINKO 6. The act of therapeutic expression through writing...

Livi Shonkwiler is the president of Alpha Xi Delta

Alpha Xi Delta Gears Up for Galentine’s

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter January 30, 2024

Challenging preconceived notions and establishing an environment filled with love, sisterhood and philanthropy remain the main initiative of upcoming recruitment, the Alpha Xi Delta president said.  Alpha...

Wade Sullivan

Huntington is a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ+ Community

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter January 26, 2024

Historically, queer people in West Virginia have had a hard time living their lives without facing discrimination. As someone who has grown up in Parkersburg, I have seen this firsthand when friends of...

Christina Meade, Victim Advocate at the CONTACT Rape Crisis Center, also spoke at the event.

Title IX Office Presents: Stalking Awareness

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter January 26, 2024

In response to National Stalking Awareness Month, Marshall University’s Title IX Office hosted a presentation to raise awareness about stalking and provide students with resources to “know it, name...

Crossword Answers Jan. 24

The Parthenon January 25, 2024

Across 5. The last name of the newly elected PHC president: BELCHER 6. Sarah Walling was elected this week to represent this district in the Huntington City Council: FOUR 7. This city, along with...

Students attend the Murder Mystery event on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Resident Appreciation Week: Celebrating Community in Housing

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor January 25, 2024

Resident Appreciation Week celebrates students living in Marshall’s residence halls, the outreach coordinator for the Department of Housing and Residence Life said. “It was really meant to just...

The Huntington Municipal Building

Newly-Elected Officials Share Plans for Huntington

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter January 25, 2024

The newly-elected Huntington City Council chair and vice-chair are optimistic that the council will further efforts to give Huntington a more student-friendly atmosphere. Attorney Sarah Walling...

Aislynn Hayes

Women’s Basketball Remains Undefeated in Conference

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter January 24, 2024

Two 22-point performances by graduate student Abby Beeman and junior Aislynn Hayes helped the Marshall Women’s Basketball Team defeat Coastal Carolina 97-85 at the Cam Henderson Center on Saturday, Jan....

Beth Livensperger’s art is displayed in the VAC Jan. 18 to Feb. 22.

Artist Beth Livensperger Discusses Her Process

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter January 24, 2024

Marshall’s art students were given an insight into artist Beth Livensperger’s creative journey and process onWednesday, Jan. 17, at the Visual Arts Center. Livensperger is a graduate of Yale University,...

Marshall’s campus covered in snow.

Students Navigate Snow Days

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor January 24, 2024

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, freshman Emma Simpkins woke up to commute 45 minutes from Branchland, West Virginia, to campus only to find that she would not be  hitting the roads that day. Her phone displayed...

Intercultural & Student Affairs Communications Coordinator Buffy Six poses with Marco.

Student Affairs’ New Communications Coordinator Sets Sights on Technology Revamp

Ashley Ferguson, Student Reporter January 23, 2024

Buffy Six, the recently appointed Intercultural & Student Affairs communications coordinator at Marshall University, shared insights about their upcoming responsibilities during an interview. Six focused...

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