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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

(Left to right) Alys Smith, Alissa Stewart Sparks, Raine Klover, Gina Milum, Brittany Ochoa, Nora Ankrom

Local women talk nonprofit management

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor November 20, 2024

Leaders do not fit a certain stereotype and in fact, they often defy them, a figure in a local nonprofit said. “True leadership doesn’t come from those who fit the conventional mold,” said Alissa...

Rafael Retires: The most biased story I’ll ever let us publish

Rafael Retires: The most biased story I’ll ever let us publish

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor November 20, 2024

I hardly recognize The Parthenon these days, but, to be honest, that’s a really good thing. When I joined the paper back in the Spring 2022 Semester, we didn’t have QR codes in the print or weekly...

Executive Editor Evan’s Exit

Executive Editor Evan’s Exit

Evan Green, Executive Editor November 20, 2024

Both for myself and The Parthenon. And so, this is my goodbye (or execution, as Baylee keeps calling it). I’ve been working for The Parthenon for a little under three years, and I’ve been the executive...

The Herd defeated the Chanticleers 31-19.

Football crushes Coastal Carolina

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

On the heels of a strong defensive effort, Marshall Football defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 31-19 on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in the annual ‘75’ game to go 6-0 at home...

Monta's book discussing the power of liberal education

Columbia scholar talked the transformative power of classic philosphy at the MSC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 19, 2024

Classic texts by philosophers like Socrates and Plato were discussed in Roosevelt Montas’ new book. Montas, senior lecturer of American studies and English at Columbia University, wrote a book, titled...

University and Adobe officials cut the ribbon at the ceremony.

Marshall named first Adobe Creative Campus in state

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter November 19, 2024

To watch the television news package created for this story, please click here. Creativity and innovation were the focus of the ribbon cutting for the new Adobe Creative Campus launch at Marshall University...

Maggie Gibbs during her internship in the summer of 2021

Success doesn’t have to mean suffering

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

There’s a huge misconception that you need to follow a “safe” path to secure your future, even if it drains you, but, if you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, how can you expect to excel in it? Success...

Students prepare for Thanksgiving Break

Tariq Montgomery, Student Reporter November 17, 2024

Thanksgiving means more than just turkey and ham for many on Marshall’s campus. Plans differ among students during the break.  Some are going home for the holiday, to unwind from the pressures of...

Helping the Herd: on-campus resources for finals

Helping the Herd: on-campus resources for finals

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 16, 2024

Long hours of studying. Very little sleep. Trying to calculate final grades. Each semester, all of these things come together to create the most stressful time of the year for many students: finals week.  Whether...

Art and identity: School of Art and Design students explore mental health, war and online culture at VAC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 15, 2024

Four very different capstone projects, with focuses on conceptual tea and alcohol companies, war and fandom culture, were featured at the VAC. The projects were featured in a reception event on Nov....

Representing the 75, roses were rested on the fountain during the ceremony.

Community embraces resilience at fountain ceremony

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor November 15, 2024

Specifics change with each year, but the purpose and heart remain: the Marshall community stands around the fountain on November 14 – rain or shine – remembering the 75. On the evening of Nov. 14,...

GALLERY: The 54th Annual Fountain Ceremony

GALLERY: The 54th Annual Fountain Ceremony

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor November 15, 2024

Wade Sullivan can be contacted at [email protected]

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