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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Sigma Alpha Epsilon leaders strive for growth, brotherhood and community impact

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 15, 2025

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Marshall University continues to foster strong brotherhood and leadership. President Kamon Anderson and Vice President Jackie Hunt are spearheading efforts to grow and...

Alpha Xi Delta member Mychal Cron serves breakfast at the 2024 Strawberry Breakfast.

Alpha Xi Delta champions philanthropy for foster youth

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 14, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University is making a tangible impact on the lives of foster youth through its philanthropy and community service efforts. The sorority’s national philanthropy, the Kindly...

Harmony House's day shelter is located on 4th avenue in Huntington.

Harmony House seeks new space for a stronger future

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 14, 2025

Harmony House plans to collaborate alongside the current Huntington administration to transform the shelter to fit their needs, one Harmony House and City Council official said.  Sarah Walling, the...

Thompson said this damaged road was the only available route out of her neighborhood in Salt Rock, West Virginia

Student denied university excused absence because of flooding

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 12, 2025

Although the flood following the rainfall on Feb. 5 left one Marshall University student’s road impassable, the student said her excused absence form was not approved.  Marshall sophomore Lindsay...

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Marshall stays in house for new volleyball head coach

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

Heather Stout was named the new Marshall Volleyball head coach, Marshall Athletics announced in a press release Wednesday, Feb. 5.  “I am overjoyed and humbled to be the head coach of Marshall University,”...

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks about executive orders he issued on his first day as governor at a news conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

Key issues to watch in the upcoming legislative session: Budget cuts, DEI, school choice and more

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 11, 2025

Budget cuts, further restrictions on DEI, consolidation of government departments, education and more will be at the forefront of the upcoming legislative session. One of the key issues of contention...

Craft Your Calm, courtesy of Marshall University Counseling Center

Counseling Center hosts “Craft Your Calm” to help relieve stress and anxiety

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

Craft Your Calm, hosted by the Marshall Counseling Center, targets anxiety and stress relief through creativity.  Mental health specialists Steph Fonseca and Michele Sigler offered insight into the...

Brooklyn Ulrich announced 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

Brooklyn Ulrich announced 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 10, 2025

Marshall Women’s Softball second baseman, Brooklyn Ulrich, has been honored as the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Player of the Year. The recognition came as no surprise to those familiar with Ulrich’s...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office.

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more.  Trump has taken, as Steve Bannon, former senior...

President Donald Trump signing The Laken Riley Act. Photo by AP News

Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first legislation of his second term

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, is the first legislation implemented in his second term.  The bill, named after the murdered Georgia nursing student, mandates federal...

The Dancing Thunder performs at football, volleyball and basketball games.

The Dancing Thunder: Where passion meets performance

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 10, 2025

The Marshall University Dance Team, known as the Dancing Thunder, is a dynamic group of energetic young women who perform at home football, volleyball and basketball games as well as various community...

Hughart has dedicated many years of service to the university.

After Office Hours: Bravin Hughart

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 9, 2025

Even in the most rural areas, people continue to create safe and accessible environments for everyone. Director Bravin Hughart strives to accomplish that at the Marshall Mid-Ohio Valley Campus. Before...

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