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Emily Price founded a chapter of the National Marrow Donor Program on campus.

Greek Life student brings NMDP to Marshall

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter March 7, 2025

A Marshall University student is using her personal experience to bring life-saving awareness to campus by founding a chapter of the National Marrow Donor Program. Emily Price, member of Tri-Sigma sorority,...

After years of traveling as a couple, the Ballous now enjoy taking trips with their children. (Courtesy of Stephanie Ballou)

Couples on Campus: The Ballous

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 6, 2025

Something in the air shifted in the spring of ‘95 in an Introduction to Corrections course, almost as if fate nudged two former Marshall students together.  Lieutenant Scott Ballou said at first...

Insomnia Cookies specializes in delivering cookies right to your door.

To eat or not to eat?: Indecision over Insomnia Cookies

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor March 5, 2025

Pennsylvania-based bakery chain Insomnia Cookies is set to open a second West Virginia location in Huntington, which will be located on 3rd Ave right next to Firehouse Subs.  Founded by Seth Berkowitz...

Marshall Day at the Capitol is an annual event that showcases the university to state government leaders.

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Marshall University students and staff showcased the institution’s programs, innovation and research at Marshall Day in the state capitol. Underneath the gold-encrusted Capitol dome, Marshall students...

64 years ago Marshall College became Marshall University.

Sixty-four years as Marshall University

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 4, 2025

The anniversary of Marshall University obtaining its university status was on Sunday, March 2, marking 64 years since the milestone in the history of Marshall. Marshall, previously known as Marshall...

Anochili-Killen led the SBC in field goal percentage at 56.3% and registered at least 10 points in 23 of the 30 games he played in, including five games of at least 20 points, with four double-doubles.

Basketball regular season wrap up

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

Men’s and Women’s Basketball played their final games of the regular season. With both teams featuring new coaches, Juli Fulks for the women’s team and Cornelius Jackson for the men’s, it was...

Speed trailer on 3rd Ave. capturing data and encouraging drivers to slow down (The Parthenon, Ella Bumgardner).

MUPD partners with HPD and DOH to help improve pedestrian safety across campus

Ella Bumgardner, Digital Media Manager March 4, 2025

The Marshall Police Department is working alongside the Huntington Police Department and the Department of Highways to improve pedestrian safety across campus following a student being hit on the crosswalk...

Alpha Xi Delta House on 5th Ave.

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University fosters leadership, sisterhood and service

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 28, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta at Marshall University is shaping young women into leaders while fostering a strong sisterhood and commitment to service. “From the moment I stepped through Alpha Xi Delta’s doors,...

The 2025 TedxMarshallU speakers. (Courtesy of TedxMarshallU)

TedxMarshallU returns to campus for seventh year featuring “Beyond Borders” theme

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Marshall University is hosting the seventh annual TedxMarshallU March 8 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.  The event will be two hours. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for Marshall students. Evan...

Todd Godby has 20 years of ministry experience and industrial experience. (Courtesy of Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center)

After Office Hours: Todd Godby

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

Not many people have their career figured out at 18, but little did Todd Godby know theology would find him again 10 years later.  Godby was raised in Milton, West Virginia. He graduated from Milton...

Students enjoyed a break from the cold weather with temperatures in the 60s on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Don’t let the cold bring you down

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

With winter storms hitting Marshall University, the Counseling Center has advice for students feeling the winter gloom. The American Psychiatric Association explains this seasonal change in mood is...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, Feb. 27, said one former sports editor for The Parthenon.  Thursday...

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