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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

"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...

Gunter-Seymour shared poems from an assortment of her publications on Wednesday, April 16.

Visiting Writers Series features Appalachian poet

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 22, 2025

You don’t realize what is lost until it isn’t written down, a poet laureate said at the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series on Wednesday, April 16, adding, “We don’t have to publish; you need...

Fishman, who once wanted to be a rockstar, brought his guitar to the stage after finishing up his Amicus Curiae lecture.

‘Who do you want to be?’

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor April 18, 2025

Jared Fishman, the founder and executive director of Justice Innovation Lab, has been asked a consistent question since he was small: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” His answer to this...

Kat and Tracy recently traveled to Grand Teton National Park after exploring
many of West Virginia’s state parks together. (Courtesy of Kat Smith)

Couples on Campus: The Smiths

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 18, 2025

Fate was already hard at work when one Marshall couple was younger, unaware forever was waiting patiently.  Kat Smith, the director of student advocacy & success in Student Affairs, said she first...

Waller Davis 2025 Logo (Courtesy of Waller Davis)

Waller and Davis aim for transparency with students

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

Student Government Association President-elect Connor Waller and Vice President-Elect Alissa Davis both see next year as a way to build on the foundation created by this year’s administration. Waller...

The ACE Center is located in East Hall.

DEI plans finalized, set to reach broader audience

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor April 16, 2025

Although some offices and titles have changed, state and federal bans on diversity, equity and inclusion have not and will not diminish student support on campus, said the director of access, connections...

The "Hands Off" website is now considered low risk on the Palo Alto firewall.

Protest website now accessible on university Wi-Fi

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor April 15, 2025

Following the large, national Hands Off 2025 movement, students have been voicing their concerns over the battle to access the protest’s website on Marshall Wi-Fi.  The URL, https://handsoff2025.com/,...

Karen Petrone, history professor at the University of Kentucky. (Courtesy of University of Kentucky)

Professor discusses World War II, Ukraine at Charles Hill Moffat Lecture

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 14, 2025

A University of Kentucky professor discussed the memory of World War II and the invasion of Ukraine at the 2025 Charles Hill Moffat Lecture at Marshall on Thursday, April 10. Marshall history professor...

The Memorial Fountain was turned on during the annual ceremony on April 12, 2025. (The Parthenon/Haven Steele)

Honoring the Legacy: Marshall’s Annual Fountain Ceremony

Haven Steele, Student Reporter April 13, 2025

Marshall University gathered in remembrance during the annual Spring Fountain Ceremony at the Memorial Student Center. The wholesome event honored the 75 lives lost in the tragic 1970 plane crash that...

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