The Parthenon

A purpose for plastic: raising awareness with art

Miranda Valles, Reporter • February 9, 2021

On the second floor of Drinko Library, you’ll find hanging on a wall a piece that challenges the traditional notion of art. Instead of clay or...

President Gilbert named Volunteer of the Year

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor • February 2, 2021

On Friday, Jan. 29, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce named University President Dr. Jerome Gilbert the 2020 Volunteer of the Year.  “Both...

Cyber Defense Club wins national championship

Isabella Robinson • February 2, 2021

The Marshall University Collegiate Cyber Defense Club has never placed outside of the top 10 teams in the Nation in the National Cyber League, earning...

College of Business teaches data intelligence

Noah Hickman, Reporter • February 2, 2021

Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business is educating its students about Business Intelligence and how to analyze, visualize and understand data.  The...

Marshall Alumni: Where are we now? Todd Cameron  

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor • February 2, 2021

Growing up in a small town and state that he loved, Todd Cameron never planned to leave West Virginia. So, when an opportunity arose to expand not only...

History Professor Launches COVID-19 Podcast

Xena Bunton, Features Reporter • January 26, 2021

With limited research in West Virginia, Marshall University history professor, Chris White, created a new podcast discussing COVID-19 with professionals...

Marshall opens state’s first commercial compost facility

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor • January 26, 2021

Marshall University is making waves in West Virginia with the state’s first compost facility.   The new facility is located on Norway Avenue...

Local bakery debuting a Valentine’s cupcake

Isabella Robinson, News Editor • January 26, 2021

Popular downtown Huntington bakery, Paula Vega Cakes and Coffee Shop is debuting a seasonal cupcake for Valentine’s Day. “It is a cupcake with strawberry...

MU students brings life to art

Alex Jackson, Reporter • December 4, 2020

Bree Black is a senior Marshall University student and visual art major with an emphasis on ceramics and the president of the Marshall Keramos Clay...

Full Circle Remains Closed During Holiday Season

Xena Bunton, Reporter • December 4, 2020

After nine months of strictly online purchases, Full Circle Gifts and Goods in Huntington has decided to remain closed during the holiday season due...

Student merchant encourages support of small businesses

Alex Jackson, Reporter • December 1, 2020

Loden Campbell is a Marshall sophomore who runs a small business making scrunchies and masks. She is an example of an independent merchant on small business...

Report: West Virginia law enforcement agencies are criminally irresponsible

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • December 1, 2020

Law enforcement agencies in West Virginia are failing to keep accurate records of misconduct and violence, while available data indicate grim realities...