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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Dene Grigar, digital artist, professor and virtual museum director speaking at TEDxMarshallU. 

(Courtesy of TEDxMarshallU/Wade Sullivan)

TEDxMarshallU presents ‘Beyond Borders’ for seventh annual event

Ella Bumgardner and Wade Sullivan March 9, 2025

TEDxMarshallU returned to campus for its seventh annual event with the topic “Beyond Borders,” which featured speakers from across the country on Saturday, March 8, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing...

Collective 37 Co-directors, Morgan Napier and Brooke Olivarri signing the agreement with Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Megan Archer. (The Parthenon/Soleil Woolard)

Collective 37 signs partnership with Huntington Chamber of Commerce

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter March 8, 2025

Even though the idea of Collective 37 was not made by students, it would not have happened without students, a faculty advisor of Collective 37 said. Collective 37, Marshall University’s student-run...

After years of traveling as a couple, the Ballous now enjoy taking trips with their children. (Courtesy of Stephanie Ballou)

Couples on Campus: The Ballous

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 6, 2025

Something in the air shifted in the spring of ‘95 in an Introduction to Corrections course, almost as if fate nudged two former Marshall students together.  Lieutenant Scott Ballou said at first...

Marshall Day at the Capitol is an annual event that showcases the university to state government leaders.

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Marshall University students and staff showcased the institution’s programs, innovation and research at Marshall Day in the state capitol. Underneath the gold-encrusted Capitol dome, Marshall students...

Speed trailer on 3rd Ave. capturing data and encouraging drivers to slow down (The Parthenon, Ella Bumgardner).

MUPD partners with HPD and DOH to help improve pedestrian safety across campus

Ella Bumgardner, Digital Media Manager March 4, 2025

The Marshall Police Department is working alongside the Huntington Police Department and the Department of Highways to improve pedestrian safety across campus following a student being hit on the crosswalk...

Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Student Body President updates students on plans for spring semester

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

Marshall University’s spring semester is in full swing, and student body president Brea Belville offers special updates and insight into what the rest of the semester holds.  Belville, in an earlier...

Cody Lumpkin and Ian Nolte, assistant professors in the English department at Marshall University recording their podcast at HerdCon. (The Parthenon/Ashton Pack)

Marshall professors discuss guilty pleasure films at HerdCon

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 3, 2025

Two Marshall professors discussed guilty pleasure films during a live episode of their podcast, “Giant Bombs,” at HerdCon on Saturday, March 1. Cody Lumpkin and Ian Nolte, assistant professors in...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large crowd of Marshall University students protested...

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

GALLERY: DEI protest at Marshall University

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

In response to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large crowd of Marshall University students protested...

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...

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