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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Fight for Birth Control Comes to Huntington

The Fight for Birth Control Comes to Huntington

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 1, 2018

Community members came together to take action on a sometimes-controversial topic: birth control. Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, Planned Parenthood Generation Action, West Virginia Women’s...

Marshall University Provost Gayle Ormiston announced in September that he was stepping down as provost after 10 years at the University.

Marshall begins search for new university provost

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter February 26, 2018

Marshall University Provost Gayle Ormiston announced in September he would be stepping down at the conclusion of the academic year. Now, the university’s provost search committee is well-underway with...

Crystal Good, Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Roger May spoke about the stigmas of Appalachia and their artistic mediums.

Appalachain Narratives symposium concludes with panel discussion

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter February 26, 2018

The Appalachian Narratives symposium presented by assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Tijah Bumgarner and assistant professor in the School of Art and Design Daniel Dean...

Teachers outside on 5th Avenue of Huntington, West Virginia holding signs calling for increased pay raises and lower deductibles and insurance rates.

West Virginia Teachers continue protests for third day

Zachary Stevens, Reporter February 26, 2018

The West Virginia public school teacher strike continued Monday, meaning that more than 277,000 students are out of school for the third weekday in a row, including more than 13,000 from Cabell County...

Huntington Cycle and Sport Shop and Ten Ten Coffee, located at 1010 10th St. in Huntington, provides an unique atmosphere for coffee drinkers and bike riders.

Hidden Gem on 10th Street provides unique atmosphere for the community

Zachary Stevens, Reporter February 26, 2018

Huntington is filled with a variety of different food and retail businesses, but one unique business in Huntington brings together biking and coffee drinking. The Huntington Cycle and Sport Shop is...

Far from home, Penava thrives at collegiate level

Far from home, Penava thrives at collegiate level

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

Approximately 4,909 miles east of the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia, exists the southeastern European city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzogovina—birthplace and home of Marshall University...

SGA president Matt Jarvis speaks at the SGA inauguration inside the President's home, April 24, 2016.

SGA Senate votes to oppose House bill 4298

Ginny Blake, Reporter February 22, 2018

Since the Parkland school shooting, there has been much debate among teachers, parents, students and politicians as to what should be done to best protect students. This past Tuesday, senators of Marshall...

Huntington recieves donation for 4,000 Narcan injectors

Sarah Ingram February 22, 2018

The city of Huntington received a donation of 4,000 EVZIO auto-injectors from Kaléo, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to helping those with life-threatening medical conditions Wednesday during a press...

Marshall student and defensive lineman for the Thundering Herd football team Larry Aaron (93) died Thursday after complications from a bullet that injured his spine at a New Year’s Eve party in Maryland.

Marshall defensive lineman dies after complications from a stray bullet at New Year’s Eve Party in Maryland

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2018

Tragic shockwaves reverberated around the Marshall University campus Thursday afternoon as news broke of the passing of Thundering Herd defensive lineman Larry Aaron. “Marshall University lost a very...

United States Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden speaking at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. Hayden is the first female and African American Librarian of Congress.

Librarian of Congress discusses Carter G. Woodson,

Hanna Pennington, Reporter February 22, 2018

  Along with her contribution to Black History Month United States Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden traveled from Washington to speak to the Marshall University community in honor of Black History...

Officials from the city of Huntington made the decision to raise the flood walls downtown for the first time since 2011.

Huntington prepares for flooding by raising flood gates

Zach Stevens, Reporter February 22, 2018

Officials from the city of Huntington made the decision to raise the flood walls downtown for the first time since 2011. The Ohio River crested Monday afternoon at approximately 53 feet, the highest level...

Thousands gather at West Virginia Capitol steps to protest

Thousands gather at West Virginia Capitol steps to protest

Hanna Pennington, Reporter February 22, 2018

West Virginia teachers and public workers gathered by the thousands in the pouring rain at the capitol Saturday afternoon to protest a potential insurance rise and low wages. The rally emerged as a result...

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