The Parthenon

Week-long closing first since ’70s

Amy Napier, Reporter • February 24, 2015

Marshall University cancelled the majority of classes on all campuses last week due to an extreme snowstorm, which hit Huntington early Feb. 16. Ginny Painter, senior vice president for communications...

Roller derby rolls into the Jewel City

Sofie Wachtmeister, Reporter • February 19, 2015

The inaugural Roller Derby Double Header is 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Four roller derby teams are participating in the event. The first bout is a matchup between the Chemical...

Weekend Line-up at the V-Club

Kelsie Lively, Reporter • February 19, 2015

FRIDAY, FEB. 20 CHRIS KNIGHT / SASHA COLETTE & THE MAGNOLIAS THE V-CLUB TIME: 9 P.M. ADMISSION: $13 ARTIST: Chris Knight GENRE: Country / Rock LOCATION: Slaughters, Kentucky Country music artist...

‘Anything Goes’ sails onto Keith Albee stage Monday

Kaitlyn Clay, Reporter • February 19, 2015

Broadway musical, “Anything Goes” takes the stage 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. “Anything Goes” is the winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival...

‘Cabaret’ opens for eight-show run

Mikaela Keener, Reporter • February 18, 2015

Marshall University’s School of Music and Theatre presented its opening night of “Cabaret” Wednesday at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre. The performance kicked off the eight-night run of...

MU DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Lexi Browning, Reporter • February 18, 2015

Inclement weather did not stop the West Virginia Legislature from paying tribute to President Stephen J. Kopp and recognizing the accomplishments of the 2014 Marshall football team Wednesday at Marshall...

STATE OF THE CITY

Lexi Browning, Reporter • February 18, 2015

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said he plans to improve infrastructure this year and praised the successful programs and progressions of 2014 Tuesday during the State of the City address. Progressions...

Weather makes commuting difficult

Tyler Ferris, Reporter • February 16, 2015

Commutes became an issue for Marshall University students during winter storm Octavia. Marshall decided to cancel classes just after 9 a.m. Monday as snow showers intensified. For some students, like...

City reacts to snow accumulation

Lexi Browning, Reporter • February 16, 2015

City personnel worked against inclement conditions to get the roads cleared Monday as the snow poured down onto Huntington. Bryan Chambers, director of communications said city workers, began salting...

Communications confusion follows snow day decision

Tyler Ferris, Reporter • February 16, 2015

Marshall University closed campus Monday after winter storm Octavia arrived and intensified sooner than expected. Ginny Painter, senior vice president for communications and marketing, is part of the...

Player of the week

Bradley Heltzel, Reporter • February 16, 2015

Austin Loop, already leading C-USA in three-pointers, put on a shooting exhibition in Saturday’s home win over Western Kentucky University. Loop canned six of his 10 three-point attempts en route to...

MOUNTAIN STAGE CELEBRATES MARDIS GRAS

Kaitlyn Clay, Reporter • February 16, 2015

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce returned to Huntington Sunday for the live radio show at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. The live show featured songwriter and self-proclaimed gypsy, Caroline...