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1970 Football Team Photo

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: THE 75

Staff Writer, The Parthenon November 12, 2019

Each print publication, The Parthenon sports staff chooses a Marshall University athlete worthy of receiving the title of “Athlete of the Week.” While this recognition is almost always awarded to a...

Community to remember 75 with fountain ceremony

Community to remember 75 with fountain ceremony

Blake Newhouse, Reporter November 12, 2019

Preserving the discussion of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash team is essential for future students to understand the school’s history, said Marshall President Jerry Gilbert. “We need to...

The Take Back the Night event, organized to show support for survivors of sexual violence and to raise awareness about available resources, was comprised of speeches, survivors' stories and candlelight Nov. 6.

Take Back the Night event shows support for survivors of sexual violence

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter November 7, 2019

Tears were shed by some participants of an event comprised of public speakers, sexual violence survivors' stories and candlelight Wednesday evening. The Take Back the Night event was organized to...

The process of acquiring an on-campus job is often more time-consuming for international students than for domestic students as a result of the various required certification letters from designated school officials.

On-campus employment problematic for international students

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter November 5, 2019

Unlike most students, international students who are on the F-1 visa can only apply for off-campus employment in cases of severe economic hardship, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....

Steve Robbins addresses Marshall faculty members Tuesday at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse during his lecture on the importance of inclusion on campus.

Neuroscientist lectures on importance of inclusion on campus

Blake Newhouse, Reporter November 5, 2019

Words have more power than people assume, said a neuroscientist who spoke Tuesday on Marshall University’s campus. “Do not underestimate the power of words and messages to tear people down, to make...

Parthe-Pet: Pia

Parthe-Pet: Pia

November 5, 2019

This is Pia. She loves cuddling, sleeping next to the shoes and sunbathing in the window. She knocks over every cup of water she can find and needs attention most when you’re busy. Interested in featuring...

Reflection of the Winfield, WV Riding Arena is seen in this horse's eye, digital photograph, 2019

PHOTO ESSAY: Flank Strap

Kadin Tooley, Contributor November 5, 2019

The triple-echo of a loud-speaker ripples off the mountains in the distance. A Toyota pickup truck rumbles through the mud to my right. The Winfield, West Virginia Riding Club is bustling with people....

Students tried free locally produced food and discussed seasonality, sustainability and immigration at the second annual Food Past/Food Future event in Harris Hall Oct. 29.

Marshall history department provides food, perspective during Food Past/Food Future event

Blake Newhouse, Reporter November 2, 2019

Immigration, sustainability and seasonality were the topics for the history department’s second annual Food Past/Food Future event Tuesday on Marshall University’s campus. The event first took place...

Blake Lacy, a first-year athletic training major, climbs the rock wall during the Marshall Rec Center's Blacklight Bash Oct. 29.

Rock wall gets neon makeover for climbing event at Marshall Rec Center

Julianna Everly, Reporter November 2, 2019

The rock wall at the Marshall University Recreation Center was blacked out and turned into a neon glow room for students to test their climbing skills Tuesday.  Marshall’s Rec Center organized the...

Both international and domestic Marshall students were given a Halloween experience including candy, pumpkins, costumes and free pizzas during the INTO Spooky Halloween Party Oct. 30.

International students experience Halloween spirit during INTO Spooky Halloween Party

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter November 2, 2019

Candy, pumpkins, costumes and free pizzas were what students experienced Wednesday during the INTO Spooky Halloween Party organized by INTO Marshall University. “Today, we have some pumpkin painting,...

Homecoming Parade

Richard Crank, Photographer October 31, 2019

These are photographs taken by Richard Crank at the 2019 Homecoming Parade.

Marshall criminal justice alum Casey Bond signs a copy of her new book, “When Wishes Bleed.” The book will be released and available to readers Friday, Nov. 1.

Marshall criminal justice alum to publish 25th book

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 29, 2019

From criminal justice major to paranormal author, Marshall University graduate Casey Bond is releasing her 25th paranormal/fantasy book Friday, Nov. 1. “When Wishes Bleed,” a standalone, paranormal...

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