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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Campus is littered with recycling bins for students to sort their waste.

Sustainability Department aims to cut emissions and food insecurity

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter November 11, 2025

The Sustainability Department at Marshall University is making large strides towards environmental conservation, reducing food insecurity and other developments in job opportunities and economic growth.  Through...

Steve Martin’s wit takes the stage in Marshall Theatre’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’

Steve Martin’s wit takes the stage in Marshall Theatre’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’

The Parthenon November 10, 2025

Marshall Theatre will continue its 25-26 season with its own rendition of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” the imaginative comedy written by acclaimed actor and playwright Steve Martin.  Directed...

The Village is located on Sixth Avenue close to campus.

Beyond the dorms: Tips for living off campus

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter November 10, 2025

As students prepare to leave the dorms, many discover living off campus involves much more than signing a lease and moving in. Between hidden costs, confusing contracts and unreliable landlords, first-time...

Caden Adkins

Just shut up and dance

Caden Adkins November 8, 2025

It seems like nobody really wants to have fun anymore, and that’s okay, just don’t ruin everyone else’s time. I cannot speak for everyone, or really anyone for that matter, however, I am willing...

TRIO is a federal funding program that provides support to first generation and low income students; Marshall houses five TRIO programs.

First-gen, low income support programs avoid cuts

Ashton Pack, News Editor November 7, 2025

Sweeping federal funding cuts to college readiness programs have affected colleges in West Virginia this year. The Upward Bound program at West Virginia University and the McNair Program at Concord...

Government shutdown leaves Americans without SNAP benefits, increasing demand on food banks. (Courtesy of Lisa Welton)

SNAP cuts and the effects on food pantries

Bailey Todd, Staff Reporter November 7, 2025

As of Nov. 1, SNAP benefits for Americans have started to run dry partially due to the government shutdown, leaving millions with no way to receive food stamps and leaving food banks and pantries with...

Marshall Psychology Clinic provides students with free resources to learn healthy coping skills through a new therapy group. (Courtesy of Marshall University Psychology Clinic)

Free therapy group aims to help students cope with rising depression rates

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter November 7, 2025

Depression among college students is more prevalent than ever before. A 2024 study by the National Institutes of Health found a 48% prevalence of depression among college students.  The study noted...

Melanie Hall, CEO of Hospice in Huntington (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals to highlight women in healthcare

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter November 6, 2025

Melanie Perry Hall, the president and CEO of Hospice of Huntington, will deliver the keynote address at the seventh Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Shawkey...

Women’s basketball is coming off of a 15-20 season with a quarterfinals finish in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.

Women’s Basketball stampedes through the Bulls

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor November 5, 2025

Marshall Women’s Basketball kicked off its season with a big defensive showcase against the University of Buffalo Bulls, 53-39, the lowest score put up against Marshall by a DI opponent since Nov. 22,...

The Facing Hunger Foodbank is located at 1327 7th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

Facing Hunger Foodbank fights food insecurity as SNAP freezes

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor November 5, 2025

When the government shutdown halted SNAP benefits for nearly 80% of those it serves, Facing Hunger Foodbank had to act fast and get creative to fill the gap, its CEO said.  Leading the foodbank, Cyndi...

The 2025 Women’s Soccer team has elevated the standard for the program and looks to keep improving for the following seasons.

Women’s Soccer signs off for the season

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

Marshall Women’s Soccer wrapped up its historic 2025 season Monday, Nov. 3, with a 1-0 loss to the University of Louisiana Monroe in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The Warhawks...

Ireland is one of many study abroad destinations. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

How to bring the world home with you

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter November 4, 2025

Experiencing a culture unlike your own means you might bring a piece of it back with you.  The Office of Study Abroad encourages students each year to do just that and more. With the recently announced...

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