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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The future, according to MU President Gilbert

The future, according to MU President Gilbert

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor February 9, 2021

When Marshall University announced Dr. Gilbert as its 37th president, the native Mississippian had big plans to make Marshall renowned nationally. In a time when many students are unsure of what...

A purpose for plastic: raising awareness with art

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 paint, this piece is made of something we encounter...

President Gilbert named Volunteer of the Year

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 through our work at the Chamber and as a member...

Cyber Defense Club wins national championship

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 them high honors throughout the past two seasons and...

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 College of Business offers courses...

Marshall Alumni: Where are we now? Todd Cameron  

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 his career, but also his side gig, it was hard for...

History Professor Launches COVID-19 Podcast

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 in the Mountain State.   “I definitely felt...

Marshall opens state’s first commercial compost facility

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 in Huntington and will start with recycling from...

Local bakery debuting a Valentine's cupcake

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 buttercream icing topped with a chocolate-covered...

Bree Black with art display. Courtesy Bree Black.

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 Club.  Black creates and sells her own artwork and...

Full Circle Gifts and Goods (from their Facebook), Noelle and Scott Horsfield (owners) are pictured.

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 to a rise of coronavirus in the area.   “We...

Student merchant encourages support of small businesses

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 Saturday.  Small Business Saturday is a...

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