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The Parthenon

Junior guard Taevion Kinsey pulls up for a jumper against North Texas Saturday, Feb. 27. He scored 18 points, helping lead a Jarrod West-less Marshall basketball team to a 73-72 victory.

Kinsey is back

Noah Hickman, Reporter April 2, 2021

Junior guard Taevion Kinsey announced Friday that he is returning for his senior season as a part of the Marshall men’s basketball team. “I will be removing my name (from the NBA Draft) and will...

Jarrod West brings the ball up the court against North Texas Friday, Feb. 26 in one of his final appearances in the Cam Henderson Center. West injured his ankle in the contest, missing the following day’s game - the only missed game of his career.

SPORTS COLUMN: Farewell Jarrod West

Grant Goodrich, Sports Editor March 30, 2021

Announcing his decision Wednesday afternoon — Jarrod West will be moving on from Marshall to play his final year of eligibility at one of three schools: Louisville, Ohio State or Pittsburgh. Wherever...

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and many medical professionals are encouraging constituents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination, many are still wary of the possible side effects.

Marshall offers vaccine availability to all students 

Brittany Hively, Executive Editor March 30, 2021

Marshall University has announced vaccine availability for students. The university is working with the TTA to help ensure all students have access to the vaccination clinics.    A route has been...

The Old Village Roaster is located at 919 4th Ave., Huntington.

Local coffeeshop continues tradition

Catherine Blankenship, Reporter March 30, 2021

The Old Village Roaster specializes in tradition and originality. Husband-and-wife Pete and Vicky Cooper take pride in the business they have created.   The coffee shop business took off in 1995, but...

Man steps on top of mountain at Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. | Photo courtesy of Austin O'Connor (@Oco_photo)

Mountain Mama’s Sustainable Climb

Xena Bunton, Feature Editor March 30, 2021

Marshall University, located in Huntington, W.Va., have made notable sustainable decisions in the past two years — regarding plastic consumption and recycling in the Mountain State. As the third most...

Flood waters rose covering tables and other seating at Ashland’s riverfront.

Recent weather pattern typical

Brittany Hively, Executive March 23, 2021

From ice storms and flooding to snow in Texas, will 2021 be the year of extreme weather?    Kevin Law, West Virginia state climatologist, said most of the recent weather is typical for this time...

Professor Dan Hollis speaking at Marshall University graduation event.

Lecture Series features art of storytelling

Madison Perdue, Reporter March 21, 2021

To discuss the importance of storytelling in journalism and in the classroom, Marshall University journalism professor Dan Hollis presented a lecture on his teaching techniques and the importance of creating...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Executive Staff- Campus safety March 21, 2021

Possession of Controlled Substance   On March 10, at 3:39 p.m., police said a bystander flagged them down and told them an unconscious woman was lying on the sidewalk at the 1500 Block of Fourth Avenue....

The Welch Municipal Parking Garage is the oldest publicly owned parking garage in the U.S.

McDowell County- A Misunderstood People

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor March 16, 2021

WELCH, W.Va — McDowell County is usually known for two things, the high rate of drug overdoses and opioid addiction, and the fact that the county had one of the single highest margins of victory...

Empty Bowls: Continuing Tradition

Alyssa Woods March 16, 2021

In a time when so many are worrying about jobs, health and money, the stress of food insecurity is something that no one should have. Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington, is fighting to ensure that families...

Community members, activists and lawmakers in favor of the CROWN Act gathered at the state capitol March 13 to demonstrate support of the bill to end hair discrimination.

Supporters rally in favor of CROWN Act

Isabella Robinson, News Editor March 15, 2021

Community members, activists and lawmakers in favor of the CROWN Act marched at the state capitol March 13 to demonstrate support of the bill to end hair discrimination. CROWN stands for Create a Respectful...

President Jerry Gilbert  signed the memorandums of understanding today at Marshall’s South Charleston campus.

Marshall University pens academic agreements with Glenville State College

University Communications March 15, 2021

The following press release was sent out Monday, March 15 by University Communications after the agreements were signed. Marshall University pens academic agreements with Glenville State College HUNTINGTON,...

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