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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Downtown Parkersburg features a variety of shops, murals and eats.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Parkersburg

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 17, 2025

Tucked along the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a city where industry meets charm and history lingers around every bend.  Known for its Victorian architecture...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 16, 2025

While the start of the semester may be a dreaded time for some, just the thought of it has others wagging their tails. The therapy dogs of MU Paws may be on a break from their regular duties this summer,...

The Lewis College of Business will be sponsoring the new program.

ZinnStarter program to support student entrepreneurs

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 15, 2025

Supporting student entrepreneurs is the primary goal behind Marshall University’s recent enrollment in the ZinnStarter Network. The ZinnStarter Network will support student entrepreneurs through pitch...

Cicero Fain speaking with members of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour. (Courtesy of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour)

Underground Railroad Markers to acknowledge the story of Black West Virginia

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor July 14, 2025

The story of Black West Virginians is one marked by resilience, persistence and courage, one Marshall professor said.  “There’s a lot that we can be proud of as people of conscience in this state,”...

As the 2025 season quickly approaches, the Marshall Football team spends its days in the weight room (pictured: Tariq Montgomery).

GALLERY: Marshall Football lifts its way to the top

Haven Steele, Contributing Photographer July 13, 2025

TJ West, author of “Country Road Romance.”

A Q&A on queer identity in Appalachia: Inside TJ West’s ‘Country Road Romance’

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 11, 2025

Released on June 1, TJ West’s “Country Road Romance” follows the love story of Jared Russell and “Hollywood golden boy” Charlie Garrett. Set largely in Huntington, West Virginia, the novel takes...

University First Lady Alys Smith founded the program and will be guiding the leadership team. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Marshall launches new mentoring program for female students

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 10, 2025

Marshall University is launching a new mentoring and leadership development experience for female students thanks to a grant from the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. University First Lady Alys Smith,...

The downtown patrol officers will be on duty from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Courtesy of The City of Huntington)

City launches new patrol initiative amid public safety concerns

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 9, 2025

When it comes to feeling safe downtown, some Marshall students say they’re typically comfortable, but several say the opposite. According to a poll conducted by The Parthenon on social media, out...

Hocking Hills features various locations for hiking and outdoor recreation.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Hocking Hills

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor July 3, 2025

With a two-hour drive from campus, you can find yourself lost in yet another set of hills: one of Ohio’s state parks, Hocking Hills State Park. Hocking Hills is located near Logan, Ohio, and offers...

Ashton Pack

Washington wants to dumb us down

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 2, 2025

I could say a lot of things about President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was recently passed by the House of Representatives. It is over one thousand pages long, would add over $2 trillion...

The Greenbrier was founded in 1778 and has evolved into one of West Virginia's most luxurious resorts.

The cost of ‘Almost Heaven’

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 1, 2025

With postcard-worthy scenes and a cinematic feel, annual summer vacations draw millions of Americans to pack their bags and hit the road in search of sunshine, adventure or a mix of both. In West Virginia,...

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