The Parthenon

Campus Carry Bill Passes the House of Delegates

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Senate Bill 10, or the Campus Self-Defense Act, passed the state House of Delegates on Tuesday despite protests, attempted amendments and opposition from...

CAM Dean Candidates Visit Marshall

Sarah Davis and Bex Law • February 22, 2023

A variety of plans for the College of Arts and Media were presented by the three finalists for the college’s deanship last week, but all three emphasized...

Countdown to Commencement: Shelby Blackburn

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • February 17, 2023

Following old friends to Marshall, one senior says she has learned that her instinct as a “people person” could be shaped into a career. Shelby...

Countdown to Commencement: Jodi Hannah

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • February 17, 2023

Inspired by the change her younger brother’s speech language pathologist made for him, one Marshall University spring 2023 graduate says that she “fell...

“Optimism in Appalachia” Opens in Drinko

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • February 8, 2023

A new art exhibit on campus offers students, faculty and community members a variety of visual representations of optimism. Titled “Optimism in Appalachia,”...

Countdown to Commencement: Friendship Found in Extracurriculars

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • February 3, 2023

Finding friendship in the Cherry Blossom Cosplay club, a Marshall University spring graduate says she has made the most of her four years here. Kaylee...

Students Join Legislators for Capitol’s “Marshall Day”

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2023

West Virginia Delegate Sean Hornbuckle shook hands with University President Brad D. Smith, signifying the collaboration between Marshall and West Virginia...

Amicus Curiae Examines Women’s Rights

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2023

Dr. Marjorie J. Spruill spoke on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the most recent Amicus Curiae lecture “to shed some light on the deeply polarized and bitterly...

Protestors Spark Change in Marshall’s Title IX Program

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter • November 19, 2022

After a student-led protest on Friday morning, Nov. 18, Marshall University plans to work with the student body on restructuring the Title IX system to...

PHOTOS: 52nd Memorial Fountain Ceremony

November 14, 2022

Homecoming Love Story: New Mr. Marshall Proposes on Football Field

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • November 9, 2022

A Marshall-themed love story started a new chapter for the newest Mr. Marshall and his fiancée during halftime of the Herd’s homecoming game against...

WMUL’s Hosts Homecoming Car Bash

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter • November 1, 2022

Destruction drew a crowd at Buskirk Field as students lined up for their chance to destroy a car for WMUL’s 20th annual Car Bash on Thursday, Oct. 27. The...