The Parthenon

Alys Smith Symposium Features Female Journalists

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • April 11, 2024

Women in journalism face a unique struggle when trying to balance work and life, the keynote speaker said at the fourth Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals on Wednesday, April 10. “One really...

Artificial Intelligence has Academic Value

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • April 11, 2024

AI will allow students to come to their professor’s office hours with deeper questions, said a member of Marshall’s iCenter in a lecture on Friday, April 5. David Wiley, the iCenter’s entrepreneur...

Crossword Answers April 10

The Parthenon • April 10, 2024

Across 2. Elections to declare the president and vice president of this organization were announced this week: SGA 5. A small Ohio community that came together in the aftermath of recent storms: PROCTORVILLE 8....

City Council Hears Potential PODA Changes

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • April 10, 2024

Huntington City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance on April 8 that would expand the days and times when Huntington’s Private Outdoor Designated Areas ordinance is in effect. Holly Smith-Mount,...

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...