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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

With costs across the nation continuing to rise, students often balance multiple jobs throughout college.

Students struggle to balance jobs, school and mental health

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 6, 2025

Juggling class schedules isn’t the only stressor many Marshall students face. Rising costs of rent, food, tuition and textbooks mean more students are clocking in for part-time jobs while trying to keep...

Pretty and Poised storefront (The Parthenon/Phoenix Bishop)

Huntington Hotspots: Pretty & Poised

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 5, 2025

Pretty, pink and on a mission to make women feel beautiful and loved. It’s what Pretty & Poised clothing boutique in Huntington, West Virginia, and Ashland, Kentucky, aims to achieve with every...

Hazing claims inspire prevention movement

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 3, 2025

Hazing Prevention Week events scatter across the country as universities try to put an end to dangerous hazing practices, and Marshall University is one of them.  Hazing Field Day, hosted by Campus...

Students should contact Kathryn Smith for inquiries about excused absences. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Excused absence policy evolves with online learning

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 2, 2025

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent technological developments are among the reasons the university has chosen to revise its six-year-old excused absence policy.  “We hadn’t revisited...

The new historical marker is located on Buffington Street near the Guyandotte boat ramp.

Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour: New plaque honors the story of an enslaved man

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

In remembrance of a man’s courage to liberate himself and gain freedom, a plaque marker was placed on Buffington Street in Guyandotte, West Virginia.  The dedication ceremony, held by the Appalachian...

Jana Tigchelaar is an associate professor of English and the English department chair at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jana Tigchelaar)

Guest Column by Jana Tigchelaar

October 1, 2025

I write as a concerned Marshall faculty member to address recent statements about academic freedom that fundamentally mischaracterize both its history and purpose. While I recognize the sensitive nature...

Tri-State vendors set up tents Sept. 27 for the 42nd annual West Virginia Chili Fest, featuring food, drinks, activities and live music.

Chili for charity: West Virginia’s annual Chili Fest raises almost $100,000

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Various vendors from across the Tri-State area set up cooking tents the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, kicking off a full day of food, drinks, activities and live music for the 42nd annual West Virginia...

While some university payments have transitioned to online services, students can conduct most of their financial business in Old Main.

Beyond tuition: Where do student fees go?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Pay, pay and pay. It’s what college students might feel like they’re always doing, and for some, the reality is they are. Higher education is expensive, and on top of the baseline pay, student...

Marshall marked its 4th year in the ‘Save a Life’ movement with Naloxone training and free doses on campus. (Courtesy of Collegiate Recovery–Marshall University)

Narcan saves lives: Marshall participates in nationwide Save a Life Day

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 28, 2025

Throughout the course of the past decade, West Virginia has been featured in various headlines and documentaries investigating the increased number of opioid deaths and overdoses seen across the state....

Ashton Pack

Free speech for thee, but not for me

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 28, 2025

There have been a lot of things said about Charlie Kirk in the aftermath of his assassination in Utah on Sept. 10. There is no doubt he was a controversial figure. Between saying gun deaths are a worthy...

Kentucky artist Chris Stapleton headlined the festival on the night of Friday, Sept. 19.

Healing Appalachia highlights local recovery efforts

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 26, 2025

The Healing Appalachia music festival brought tens of thousands of people to the Boyd County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Kentucky, Sept. 18-20, combining nationally recognized artists with a message of recovery...

Robert Bookwalter will serve as the interim provost until the next provost starts their tenure in January. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Free speech exceptions apply on campus

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 25, 2025

On Marshall’s campus, free speech is guaranteed via the Constitution, just not guaranteed to always be sanction free, the interim provost said.  Free speech is protected by the country’s First...

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