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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Signs posted on windows and doors at Syracuse University display anti-racism expressions, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Students describe fear and anxiety as reports of racist graffiti and vandalism add up. For many, next week’s Thanksgiving break can’t come soon enough after day-after-day reports.

EDITORIAL: Campus no space for hate

January 28, 2020

A college campus is a space that thrives off of a vast, broad range of social, cultural and political opinions encouraging passionate, intellectual and constant debate; however, we must make ourselves...

KYOWVA library includes alphabetized family histories, as well as histories from Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Kanawha and Wayne counties.

Local organization provides historical information to public

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor January 28, 2020

Tucked away in the basement of a green-domed church in Huntington’s West End is a little-known library filled with history. KYOWVA Genealogy and Historical Society, formed in 1978, is a nonprofit organization...

Simon and Garfunkel multimedia event coming to Huntington

Simon and Garfunkel multimedia event coming to Huntington

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor January 21, 2020

The Marshall Artists Series returns in 2020 with the Simon and Garfunkel Story, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Keith Albee Theatre. Taylor Bloom, the actor portraying the Simon half of the duo, said he hopes...

Leif Olson, a Marshall graduate student, participates in the Martin Luther King Jr. March, Monday, Jan. 20.

Students, Huntington residents march, remember MLK Jr.

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor January 21, 2020

Chants of passion and remembrance filled the Huntington streets as residents took part in the Martin Luther King Jr. March to honor the late activist while looking to the future.  “The march is symbolism...

Winners of the Black History Month poster contest receive recognition at the event on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Black History Month events, poster winners announced

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter January 21, 2020

 More than one-hundred years ago, Dr. Carter G. Woodson became the second black man to earn a doctorate from Harvard University. Often regarded as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson developed...

Marshall University unveiled the newly renovated Memorial Student Center Dec. 5.

Newly renovated Memorial Student Center unveiled during Grand Re-Opening

Brittany Hively, Reporter December 6, 2019

Students, faculty and community members gathered to unveil the newly renovated Marshall University Memorial Student Center Thursday morning.  Opened in 1971, the building had not had a facelift since...

Marshall students, faculty and staff can drop off toys until Dec. 13 at four locations: Old Main Room 213, The LEAD Center (Memorial Student Center Basement), Prichard Hall Room 224 and the Drinko Library Atrium.

Marshall organizations partner with A.D. Lewis Community Center for toy drive

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter December 6, 2019

As the holiday season is fast approaching, organizations at Marshall University are partnering with the A.D. Lewis Community Center to collect toys through the Toy Drive campaign as a way to give back...

Antonia Galera is a Spanish professional pianist as well as a Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professor in the Arts.

Award-winning professional pianist performs in recital at Smith Hall

Aaron Dickens, Reporter December 3, 2019

Those in attendance at Smith Hall Monday evening were treated to a musical performance by an award-winning professional pianist. The piano recital was led by Antonio Galera, a professional artist who...

Light Touch Healing Arts offers a variety of essential oils that can be used as an alternative to pharmaceutical medications.

Alternative, holistic healing treatments offered at local practice

Blake Newhouse, Reporter December 3, 2019

A local Huntington business is offering alternative healing treatments for those in need of help, whether it be physically, mentally or spiritually. “Being a psychic has a lot to do with energy and...

Men's Soccer beats Kentucky, 1-0 on Nov. 3, 2019.

Marshall men’s soccer closes out historical season in NCAA Sweet 16

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2019

The No. 11 Marshall University men’s soccer team concluded its 2019 season in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament with a 4-1 loss on Sunday night at No. 6 University of Washington. Redshirt...

A winter day on campus this past March. While students have come and gone, all have left their mark on campus.

EDITORIAL: Ushering in a new decade

December 3, 2019

It’s the end of an era. Another ten years has come and gone. It’s been quite a decade, and soon we’ll be entering the 2020s.  You may have seen, or even participated in, the popular “Decade...

Students were invited to participate in Christmas activities during dead week.

International students experience Christmas traditions during dead week

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter December 3, 2019

With cupcakes, gingerbread and Christmas activities, INTO Marshall is aiming to ease students’ minds during dead week by letting international students get involved in some  American Christmas activities.  “We...

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