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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Lewis College of Business will be sponsoring the new program.

ZinnStarter program to support student entrepreneurs

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 15, 2025

Supporting student entrepreneurs is the primary goal behind Marshall University’s recent enrollment in the ZinnStarter Network. The ZinnStarter Network will support student entrepreneurs through pitch...

Cicero Fain speaking with members of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour. (Courtesy of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour)

Underground Railroad Markers to acknowledge the story of Black West Virginia

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor July 14, 2025

The story of Black West Virginians is one marked by resilience, persistence and courage, one Marshall professor said.  “There’s a lot that we can be proud of as people of conscience in this state,”...

As the 2025 season quickly approaches, the Marshall Football team spends its days in the weight room (pictured: Tariq Montgomery).

GALLERY: Marshall Football lifts its way to the top

Haven Steele, Contributing Photographer July 13, 2025

TJ West, author of “Country Road Romance.”

A Q&A on queer identity in Appalachia: Inside TJ West’s ‘Country Road Romance’

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 11, 2025

Released on June 1, TJ West’s “Country Road Romance” follows the love story of Jared Russell and “Hollywood golden boy” Charlie Garrett. Set largely in Huntington, West Virginia, the novel takes...

University First Lady Alys Smith founded the program and will be guiding the leadership team. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Marshall launches new mentoring program for female students

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 10, 2025

Marshall University is launching a new mentoring and leadership development experience for female students thanks to a grant from the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. University First Lady Alys Smith,...

The downtown patrol officers will be on duty from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Courtesy of The City of Huntington)

City launches new patrol initiative amid public safety concerns

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 9, 2025

When it comes to feeling safe downtown, some Marshall students say they’re typically comfortable, but several say the opposite. According to a poll conducted by The Parthenon on social media, out...

Hocking Hills features various locations for hiking and outdoor recreation.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Hocking Hills

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor July 3, 2025

With a two-hour drive from campus, you can find yourself lost in yet another set of hills: one of Ohio’s state parks, Hocking Hills State Park. Hocking Hills is located near Logan, Ohio, and offers...

Ashton Pack

Washington wants to dumb us down

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 2, 2025

I could say a lot of things about President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was recently passed by the House of Representatives. It is over one thousand pages long, would add over $2 trillion...

The Greenbrier was founded in 1778 and has evolved into one of West Virginia's most luxurious resorts.

The cost of ‘Almost Heaven’

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 1, 2025

With postcard-worthy scenes and a cinematic feel, annual summer vacations draw millions of Americans to pack their bags and hit the road in search of sunshine, adventure or a mix of both. In West Virginia,...

The Marshall Food Pantry is currently located at 1802 6th Ave. (Courtesy of Marshall Food Pantry)

School’s out, food pantry’s still in

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 30, 2025

Although students may not be on campus for their regularly scheduled courses, food insecurity knows no schedule. According to the United States Government Accountability Office, food insecurity among...

Football looks to have strong starts like previous seasons, having not lost an season opening game since the 2013 season.

Several Marshall football games given game times

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 29, 2025

A brand-new era, a brand-new season, starts on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 3:30 p.m. Five of Marshall’s football games have been given official start times, including Marshall’s first game of the season....

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