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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Todd Godby has 20 years of ministry experience and industrial experience. (Courtesy of Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center)

After Office Hours: Todd Godby

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

Not many people have their career figured out at 18, but little did Todd Godby know theology would find him again 10 years later.  Godby was raised in Milton, West Virginia. He graduated from Milton...

Students enjoyed a break from the cold weather with temperatures in the 60s on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Don’t let the cold bring you down

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

With winter storms hitting Marshall University, the Counseling Center has advice for students feeling the winter gloom. The American Psychiatric Association explains this seasonal change in mood is...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, Feb. 27, said one former sports editor for The Parthenon.  Thursday...

Marybeth Beller. Courtesy of MU Photos.

Political science professor analyzes State of the State address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave his first State of the State address Feb. 12, and a Marshall University political science professor offered further insight into his initiatives.  Marybeth Beller, who has...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia freshmen, starting fall 2025. The new Marshall...

Courtesy of Felinton Inc. Entertainment

Documentary showcases devastation from war in Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 23, 2025

“As the Sunflower Whispers,” a documentary film about the devastation incurred during the war in Ukraine, and the MUkraine faculty podcast covering the war premiered Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Joan...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas petition in 2023. The petition submitted by the brothers’...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.

Couples on Campus: The Parkers

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 20, 2025

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department said.   Lieutenant Dicky Parker said upon arriving home...

McInerney dedicated 40 years of service to the university.

Former students, colleagues remember Professor Margie McInerney

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 19, 2025

One of Marshall University’s own died this past week. Margie McInerney, professor of management, died on Friday, Feb. 14. She had been teaching at Marshall since the 1980s. Deahanna Raynes, one...

Courtesy of Teanna Stubbs.

Marshall student urges for action amid flood damage in WV

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 18, 2025

When adversity strikes in West Virginia, unity remains crucial, one Marshall junior said.  Social work major Teanna Stubbs said when her home county of McDowell County, West Virginia, faced catastrophic...

Co-Owner Taylor Strickland Chambers photographed in front of Austin's at the Market.

Huntington Hotspots: Austin’s Ice Cream – A sweet family legacy

Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor February 18, 2025

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! For over seven decades, Austin's Ice Cream has been a beloved staple in the community, serving homemade ice cream since 1947. What started as a single...

Cabell County Courthouse during the President's Day protest.

Protesters raise objections to Trump administration at Cabell County Courthouse

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

Protesters gathered Monday, Feb. 17, at the Cabell County Courthouse to voice their objections to President Donald Trump’s administration.  Despite frigid temperatures, upwards of thirty protesters...

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