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The Parthenon

Advocates concerned how city may handle impending increase in homelessness

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor May 19, 2020

The line of landlords filing eviction notices was “out the door” Monday at the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington as state courts reopened for in-person operations, a magistrate clerk told local...

Prisoners unable to follow safety measures amid pandemic, inmate says

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor May 5, 2020

An inmate at North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County recently said she and others in the facility are unable to follow safety protocols recommended by health experts and state officials, are not...

Brad D. Smith preparing for the CEO Panel on Feb. 19.

Marshall alumni: Where are we now?

Brittany Hively, Online Editor April 21, 2020

Editor's note: There were two corrections made to the story below after April 22 publication due to reporter error.  Pepsi or The Herald-Dispatch?  This was the question Marshall University alumnus...

Students create time capsules to open on graduation day

Students create time capsules to open on graduation day

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor April 21, 2020

While preparing to teach a First Year Seminar (FYS) class for the first time, professor Sandra Reed stumbled upon information about the Voyager Golden Record, a time capsule sent into space in 1977. That...

Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system

Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system

Joelle Gates, Life! Editor April 21, 2020

According to a national study conducted by The Williams Institute in Jan. 2017, West Virginia had the highest population of teens, ages 13 to 17, who identified as transgender, but according to data recently...

Marshall University students Lilly Dyer, a senior photography major and Emily Clements, a senior international affairs major recreating art by Debbie Hill.

Huntington Museum of Art provides quarantine art activities

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor April 10, 2020

Looking for ways to get creative during quarantine? The Huntington Museum of Art’s new social media challenge dares participants to recreate works of art while at home. Sadie Helmick, education coordinator...

Students circulate petition calling for change in grading system

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor March 31, 2020

A petition calling on Marshall University administrators to switch from a traditional grading system to a “credit/no credit” or “pass/fail” system for the spring 2020 semester was posted online...

Updates to print schedule

Updates to print schedule

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 31, 2020

To ensure the health and safety of our staff, The Parthenon will not be printing a physical paper until April 22. This edition will also be inserted into The Herald-Dispatch. Additionally, we are continuing...

Art done by Paige Looney  during COVID-19 quarantine.

Marshall students share art, accept commissions during time of uncertainty

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor March 28, 2020

While Marshall University’s classes are moved online and students are encouraged to move home and practice social distancing, some are finding ways to brighten the current situation through their art. Kathryn...

MU Report: March 18, 2020

March 19, 2020

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Marshall alumna Beth Sergent won the Associated Press' "Best Feature Writer" award in 2017. Photo Courtesy of Ashley Jones.

Marshall Alumni: Where are we now?

Brittany Hively, Online Editor March 18, 2020

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series catching up with some of Marshall University’s alumni and what they are doing now. It all started with an ad. Beth Sergent, editor of Ohio...

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