The Parthenon

Coach Caldwell Leaves Huntington for Rocky Top

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • April 10, 2024

Marshall Women’s Basketball head coach Kim Caldwell is leaving the banks of the Ohio River and heading to Rocky Top after being hired by the Tennessee Volunteers as the new head coach of the Lady Vols. After...

Former Kentucky Poet-Laureate to Speak as Part of the A.E. Stringer Writers Series

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor • April 10, 2024

Award-winning poet and memoirist Crystal Wilkinson will showcase her literary contributions as a part of the A. E. Stringer Visiting Writer Series on Thursday, April 11. Wilkinson holds numerous accolades...

Beyond the Books: Celebrating National Libraries Week

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • April 9, 2024

Marshall’s libraries provide many more resources besides literature, one staff member of Drinko Library said. “Most people tend to think library equals books,” librarian Diane Palmieri said, “and...

Hindsight is 20/20: How Reagan Destroyed the American Economy

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • April 9, 2024

They claim that hindsight is 20/20, but this analogy no longer applies to the modern iteration of the American right-wing political sphere. The era of conservatism is alive and well in the United States...

Final Amicus Curiae to Explore Supreme Court Justice’s Career

Sarah Davis, News Editor • April 9, 2024

The final Amicus Curiae lecture series will cover the life and career of a prominent Supreme Court Justice. Lawyer and Politico editor Peter Canellos will discuss justice John Marshall Harlan and his...

Life After Parthenon: Words of Wisdom From a Former Staff Member

Sarah Davis, News Editor • April 9, 2024

Student journalist Kennie Bass walked into The Parthenon newsroom after transferring from West Virginia University in 1982. Being assigned the economics beat, ex-athlete Bass requested to cover sports...

The Sound of 1985 for the Listeners of Today

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • April 9, 2024

“Out of Touch” may have been in Billboard magazine’s top 10 singles of 1985, but the song’s title is not accurate in describing the generation listening to it nearly 40 years later. From TikTok...

Current SGA President to Continue Serving Marshall

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • April 9, 2024

Walker Tatum has a distinct idea for what he wants to accomplish in his new position with the Marshall University Foundation, said the executive director of alumni relations. “Walker has this really...

BeyondMU: Gov. Jim Justice Faces Millions in Debts and Unpaid Taxes

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • April 8, 2024

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is beginning to feel the pressure as his debts mount, a challenge he will have to overcome as he convinces his constituents he is the right person to replace Sen. Joe Manchin...

Conference Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention on Campus

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • April 8, 2024

Self-awareness and education are important factors in helping those with mental health struggles, said the coordinator of Marshall’s West Virginia Collegiate Suicide Prevention Conference. “Lots...

Community Gravitates to Campus for Eclipse

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • April 8, 2024

“Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles echoed across a community-filled Buskirk Field as a solar eclipse reached 95% coverage on Monday, April 8—with the music provided by WMUL-FM, Marshall’s...

Pair of Victories Highlight Golden Eagle Invitational

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter • April 7, 2024

Two wins highlighted the day as Marshall University track and field competed at the Golden Eagle Invitation in Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday, April 5. Sophomore Asha Bora won the women’s 5000-meter...