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The Parthenon

Mark Hysell is a junior majoring in history from Milton, West Virginia. (Courtesy of Mark Hysell)

Empowerment, not abolishment: The case for a Student Appeals Court

Mark Hysell, Guest Columnist October 9, 2025

When a foundational institution faces decline, the response shouldn’t be removal, but revival. The current inactivity of the Supreme Court has been the...

Jana Tigchelaar is an associate professor of English and the English department chair at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jana Tigchelaar)

Guest Column by Jana Tigchelaar

October 1, 2025

I write as a concerned Marshall faculty member to address recent statements about academic freedom that fundamentally mischaracterize both its history...

Jo Ronk is a freshman majoring in nursing at Marshall University from Hurricane, West Virginia. (Courtesy of Jo Ronk)

Beyond left and right: The human cost of violence

Jo Ronk, Guest Columnist September 18, 2025

In America today, it feels like we have forgotten disagreement is not a crime. We live in a nation built on the right to free speech, yet when someone...

Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

A message from Student Body President Connor Waller

Connor Waller, Student Body President August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall journey, the start of a new academic year is, without doubt, a time of unknowns,...

Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Welcome back from President Brad Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall, I’m honored to welcome you home — to a place that’s meant a great...

Ciccarelli was named for two titles in the 2024 season. (Courtesy of Beatrice Ciccarelli)

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Beatrice Ciccarelli

Greg Jones, Contributor March 22, 2025

Beatrice Ciccarelli is a senior middle blocker from Bologna, Italy. She plays volleyball at Marshall and had a stellar 2024 season, being named NCAA D1...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Trump Convicted of 34 Felonies

Matthew Schaffer, Guest Contributor June 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on Thursday, May 30, of 34 felony charges by the Manhattan District Attorney, marking a first in American...

Garrett Shields is a student of Jen Markiewicz.

A Tribute to Jen Markiewicz

Sierra Lutz and Garrett Shields April 19, 2024

Jen Markiewicz is one of the most beloved professors in the chemistry department, and, unfortunately, this is her last semester as a professor at Marshall...

Brother Ray preaching among student protesters

Students Protest Preacher Through Chanting, Art and Twerking

Luke Hamilton, Contributor March 18, 2024

A controversial preacher brought together students from the LGBTQ community, religious backgrounds and across campus as they protested his message on Thursday,...

West Virginia Capitol Building located in Charleston, West Virginia

Starving for Change: Reflections on the Unpassed Campus Hunger-Free Bill

Nicolas Raffinengo, Contributor March 15, 2024

Over the course of the last couple of legislative sessions, the West Virginia legislature has continued to disregard the safety and well-being of students....

West Virginia Capitol Building located in Charleston, West Virginia

Lawmakers: Please Keep Our Young Children Safe

Tiffany Gale, Contributor March 8, 2024

As an owner of the childcare facility and a passionate advocate for early childhood education, I was concerned this week to learn that the West Virginia...

The Health and Wellness Fair was held in the Memorial Student Center

Free Health Checks Offered at Health and Wellness Fair

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter October 12, 2023

Many of the health resources offered to students provided information about their services on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to those in attendance at the Health and...

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