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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Soleil Woolard

Pride and prejudice just do not mix

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor June 17, 2025

Growing up, I remember being told by my best friend after I came out that I was “one of the good ones.” Even though I didn’t think of it at the time at the age of 12, I realized that prejudice is...

A photo of the Cox family taken on the last Father’s Day Sunday before Maribeth was killed now hangs in their home as a cherished memory.

How the Cox family turned pain into purpose

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor June 16, 2025

Even the most loving of families can be affected by social media’s negative impact, but one mother and disabilities advocate said one platform’s influence was even more devastating than she ever expected.   Kari...

Bookwalter, lovingly nicknamed “Booky,” has served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts for 11 of the 38 years of his career. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

An unfinished Marshall story: Bookwalter extends career before closing final chapter

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 13, 2025

Fulfilling. Unpredictable. Happy.  These are the three words Dean Robert Bookwalter said best describe his career in higher education – which was set to end this summer, until the second of these...

GALLERY: New Student Orientation

GALLERY: New Student Orientation

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 11, 2025

The City of Huntington shared this photo on its Facebook on June 2, showing the United States, West Virginia and City of Huntington flags on display outside City Hall. (Courtesy of the City of Huntington, WV Facebook)

Huntington City Hall to not fly pride flag

Ashton Pack, News Editor June 11, 2025

The City of Huntington has decided not to display the pride flag this Pride Month, sparking mixed reactions from the community. The Huntington City Hall will only fly the flags of the United States,...

The Traskasaura is unique in its genus, having both primitive and advanced features. (Courtesy of Robin O’Keefe)

Marshall researchers make breakthrough in prehistoric marine life

The Parthenon June 10, 2025

Researchers from Marshall University have discovered and named a prehistoric sea creature. Robin O’Keefe, Marshall biology professor, was the lead author of the study that led to the discovery of...

The Black Bears have been a team since 2015. The Black Bears are also the MLB Draft League champions in 2022 and 2023.
(Courtesy of MLB Draft League and West Virginia Black Bears)

West Virginia Black Bears still in the hunt after rough loss

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 10, 2025

The West Virginia Black Bears Baseball team looks to bounce back after a hard walk off loss against the State College Spikes to even up the series on Saturday, June 7.  The Black Bears did take an...

The Coal Cats play at the Jack Cook Field, Marshall Baseball's home stadium.

Coal Cats suffer come-from-behind defeat in home opening contest

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 10, 2025

The Tri-State Coal Cats (2-2) fell to the losing side of a come-from-behind 10-5 loss against the Pulaski River Turtles (3-1). The River Turtles, based out of Pulaski, Virginia, exploded in the ninth...

President Brad Smith addressed graduates, family and friends of Marshall at two ceremonies on Saturday, May 10. (Courtesy of Austin O'Connor)

Marshall celebrates 1,500 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Nearly 1,500 graduates walked across the stage and turned their tassels toward the next chapter of their lives at the Spring 2025 Commencement, carrying on Marshall’s stories of success. Two ceremonies...

Aside from being a professor and Faculty Senate chair at Marshall, Schulenberg is also an author and the co-owner of Nomada Bakery. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

After Office Hours: Shawn Schulenberg

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter May 9, 2025

Sometimes interviews feel like an awkward first date, but with Marshall, everything just felt great, a Marshall professor said. Shawn Schulenberg is a political science professor here at Marshall University...

This newsroom changed my life

This newsroom changed my life

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor May 8, 2025

After three years of journalism school, I can confidently say I’ve learned a lot, but there’s one concept that sticks out to me: telling both sides of the story.  Telling both sides of a story...

Tri Sigma leaders step up mid-semester to fill key roles

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter May 8, 2025

When two Tri Sigma executive board members stepped down mid-semester, Lily Zukowski and KalLee Ellis didn’t hesitate to take their places — each embracing leadership roles with confidence and commitment. “I...

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