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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Donald Trump

Donald Trump will return to the Oval Office once again

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 6, 2024

Donald Trump is now the second president in United States history to win two non-consecutive terms. Just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, The Associated Press confirmed that Trump has been named...

Don’t let your ‘clicktivist’ uncle persuade your political views

Don’t let your ‘clicktivist’ uncle persuade your political views

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

We’ve all experienced a relative participating in “political activism” on our Facebook timeline.  The troubling issue is, that relative almost certainly received that political information from...

Patrick Morrisey

Morrisey secures gubernatorial seat in West Virginia

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 6, 2024

After serving three terms as Attorney General of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey will take Jim Justice's position as the state's governor. With a lead of over 200,000 votes, the Republican candidate...

Individuals anticipating election results

Election anxiety: what it is and how to deal

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Ideally, elections should be moments filled with patriotism, and a time for citizens to have respectful disagreements at the polls, no matter how divisive the issues.  However, in 2024, elections and...

New Jersey Senator-elect Andy Kim

Andy Kim claims victory in New Jersey becoming the first Korean-American senator

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions and Culture Editor November 6, 2024

According to The Associated Press, Andy Kim has made history after winning his spot as New Jersey Senator as he became the first Korean-American Senator.  After the seat was vacated by Bob Menendez,...

Third-party and independent candidates are still receiving votes

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor November 6, 2024

With most states having been declared by AP News, many votes are still being counted in favor of third party candidates. Despite dropping out of the presidential race on Friday, Aug. 23 and backing...

A Marshall University student poses with their "I Voted Today" sticker.

A look at emerging voting trends on college campuses

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Whether voting on Election Day or participating in early voting, college students on Marshall University’s campus said the key to initiating change is casting a ballot; no matter the method. Freshman...

FBI notifies of non-credible bomb-threats at polling locations

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024

Earlier today, Nov. 5, the FBI released a statement of potential bomb threats to polling locations in several states: Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.  According to the FBI, the threats appear...

The McBrides with their son, Corbin.

Couples on Campus: The McBrides

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 5, 2024

A shared passion for helping students succeed is one of several interests that keeps the spark alive for one couple in Marshall’s Department of Mathematics and Physics and College of Education and Professional...

Lyle & Erik Menendez were tried twice before being convicted in 1996.

Lyle Menendez: best big brother ever

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor November 4, 2024

One of America’s first heavily televised criminal trial put two brothers away for life, but a recent decision last Thursday from the Los Angeles County DA is challenging that sentence - and rightfully...

Student Garden prepares for end of the growing season

Student Garden prepares for end of the growing season

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter November 3, 2024

As the semester winds down, so too does the growing season, which will soon mark the end of market days on campus until next summer, said a Marshall representative. Amy White, the sustainability manager...

The Marshall Thrift Store is located in Holderby Hall.

Sustainability Department praises thrift store for eco-friendly efforts

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter November 3, 2024

The Marshall Thrift Store has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 13,700 tons by recycling 8,900 pounds of textiles and appliances between June 2023 and July 2024, said a Marshall representative. Amy...

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