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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Wilkinson teaches creative writing at the University of Kentucky.

Award-winning author gives live reading

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson presented on Thursday, Sept. 26, as the first guest of the semester for the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series. She read from her newest book “Praisesong...

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Cicada Books hosts true crime author to explore dark side of medicine

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 1, 2024

Coming to an area heavily impacted by the opioid crisis is an opportunity to not only share knowledge, but to hear the stories of the locals, one debut-author and investigative journalist said. Philip...

The "Eye Guy" is the mascot for Funktafest.

Grub and Groove highlights upcoming music festival

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 1, 2024

Promoting music festival Funktavest 8 on Oct. 12 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater, the Campus Activities Board hosted acts Funkle Sam and HellNaw alongside self-serve walking tacos on Sept. 12. Nevaeh...

Attendants from left to right: Waylon Smith, Jaxon Smith, Haley Prather, Rimsha Kingson, Bethany Jarrell, Kylie Fisher, Skylar Elliott and Dylan Ellison.

Homecoming court plans to aid NC in hurricane relief

Abigail Cutlip, Social Media Manager September 30, 2024

2024 Marshall University Homecoming Royalty has agreed to alter the philanthropy aspect of their campaigns in support of Appalachian State University following the destruction that Hurricane Helene has...

The studio is located on 11th Street in Huntington.

Huntington Hotspots: BDY Studios

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter September 29, 2024

BDY Studios, a fitness hub in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a blend of fitness, wellness and connection. Founded initially as Brown Dog Yoga in 2013, BDY is best known for its yoga roots but has...

Caffeinated beverages can be found in several vending machines on campus.

Campus buzzes with caffeine consumption

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor September 28, 2024

It’s rare to take a walk around campus without seeing a caffeinated beverage in a student’s hand. All across Marshall’s campus, students have access to coffee and energy drinks through coffee...

The gubernatorial election is on Nov. 5.

Gubernatorial candidates differ on legalizing marijuana

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 27, 2024

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams criticized Republican governor candidate Patrick Morrisey on his refusal to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in a press release sent out Sept. 19.  Williams...

NASA offers student opportunities for West Virginians

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

New opportunities have been presented for students across West Virginia thanks to the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium.  Earlier this month, the organization announced the opportunity for students to...

Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week Alexander Stjernegaard launches the ball during a previous matchup at Hoops Family Field.

Men’s Soccer outlasts the Gamecocks

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 26, 2024

The No. 10 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer came through with a win 2-1 against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to open Sun Belt Conference play, making their season record 5-1-1 and...

WV Tattoo Expo Inaugurated in Huntington

Trista Honaker, Photographer September 26, 2024

Pennington readies his team for the snap of the ball.

Pennington reflects on 1999 MAC Championship Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

Nearly 25 years ago, Marshall Football secured its third straight Mid-American Conference Championship title against the Western Michigan Broncos after overcoming a 23-point deficit to win 34-30 with the...

Quarterback Stone Earle faces off against the Buckeyes

Marshall falls to Buckeyes 49-14

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

Despite a competitive first half, Marshall Football came up short with a 49-14 loss to the explosive No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium with over 100,000 fans watching on Saturday, Sept. 21.  "I...

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