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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Tarps laid over the theater chairs during renovations

A bright future: Huntington’s crown jewel to reopen repolished

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 24, 2025

Flashing marquee lights dimmed. Once-filled seats emptied and covered in plastic. An energetic stage gone quiet. A bustling theater turned ghost town, suddenly living up to its haunted rumors. For two...

Samantha Barbas will speak at the Amicus Curiae lecture Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Courtesy of the Simon Perry Center)

Free speech, free press to headline next Amicus Curiae

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

The Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy will be hosting a lecture Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, marking almost 15 years of scholarly presentations on subjects involving...

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Comedians should be ashamed to perform in Saudi Arabia

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 23, 2025

In a staggering display of hypocrisy, many popular comedians performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, a country known for its blatant human rights abuses and complete...

Chef Andrés is coming to campus Wednesday, Oct. 29. (Courtesy of the Marshall Artists Series)

Award-winning chef, humanitarian to visit for Marshall Artists Series

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

The Marshall Artist Series is fast approaching with its next guest speaker: Jose Andres.  A renowned chef, humanitarian, author and restaurateur, Andres has reached a level of expertise few can achieve....

MMO’s core team consists of four fourth-year medical students. L to R: Jake Peterson, Claire Soucier, Kara Piechowski, and Will Snider (Courtesy of Will Snider)

Med students provide free healthcare beyond the classroom

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 21, 2025

Once a month, Marshall Medical Outreach brings healthcare beyond the clinic walls, taking doctors, medical students and essential care directly to those in need at the Huntington City Mission, one fourth-year...

The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications is located in the Communications Building at Marshall University.

Great things happening at Marshall’s journalism school

Bill Bissett and Chris Dickerson October 21, 2025

As proud alumni and the founding chair and current chair of the Advisory Council for the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University, we would be remiss not to inform...

Protesters gather near Heritage Station as No Kings national protest returns to Huntington, opposing the Trump administration.

Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest returns to Huntington

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 20, 2025

The No Kings national protest day returned to Huntington Saturday, Oct. 18, as people took to the streets near Heritage Station to voice their discontent with the Trump administration. The first No...

Campus Safety Month is dedicated to preventing violence across campus.

Campus violence addressed in month-long program

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 20, 2025

Across the United States, campus-related violence has become increasingly prevalent over the past few decades. Marshall University is working to promote student welfare by providing safety resources throughout...

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The college experience isn’t linear

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 19, 2025

Throughout my time at Marshall, I’ve met countless people, professors, faculty and peers who have shaped my experience in ways I’ll never forget. But somewhere along the way, I lost the drive and ambition...

Breathe Wine and Culture Co. is located in downtown Huntington on Ninth Street.

Huntington Hotspots: Breathe Wine & Culture Co.

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 18, 2025

Part bistro, part boutique and part wine bar, a local business carved out a trendy space for Huntington residents to enjoy that’s just a short walk from campus. Breathe Wine and Culture Co., a women-owned...

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, provost candidate Diane Helfers Petrella took questions from faculty, staff and students on campus.

Marshall appoints Diane Helfers Petrella as university’s next provost

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 17, 2025

A new provost for the university has been selected following a nationwide search that began at the end of April following the departure of previous provost Avi Mukherjee. In an email sent to the student...

Hoops in Huntington returned for the fourth time on Thursday, Oct. 16 to showcase the Marshall University mens and womens basketball teams.

Hoops for Huntington brings stellar community celebration

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 17, 2025

A yearly tradition of community, celebration and basketball. The fourth annual Hoops in Huntington was held Thursday, Oct. 16, in Pullman Square. With a basketball court set up on Third Ave, the...

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