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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Phillips visits Marshall for the A.E. Stringer Series, discussing 'Night Watch' and West Virginia’s influence on her work.

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer meets Huntington readers

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 28, 2025

Throughout the hills and mountains of West Virginia winds a path into the state’s rich Appalachian history, one that has inspired countless artists and writers. Among them is award-winning author Jayne...

The differential analyzer laboratory is located in Smith Hall.

Saving ‘Art’: Marshall’s one-of-a-kind math machine

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 28, 2025

In Huntington’s small community, tucked in a corner classroom of Smith Hall sits a unique piece of math history. Marshall University is home to the only publicly accessible differential analyzer laboratory,...

Landry Bender, as Olivia, appears in a scene filmed at the Pumpkin House in Kenova. (Courtesy of Erik Bloomquist)

‘Self Help’ transforms Huntington into haunting cinematic background

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 27, 2025

Huntington, West Virginia, and nearby areas transformed into the eerie backdrop for “Self Help,” a horror film that turns a self-actualization community into a chilling nightmare. Erik Bloomquist,...

The Herd offense is on fire with a four-game streak of scoring at least 40 points.

Herd travels south for clash with the Chanticleers

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 27, 2025

Marshall Football goes to Myrtle Beach, kind of. The Herd travels to Conway, South Carolina, to face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. It will be the fourth ever matchup between the Herd and Chanticleers,...

Skeffington’s remains committed to customer service and community engagement.

Skeffington’s keeps formalwear local

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 26, 2025

Dress to impress, and shop locally.  Skeffington’s Formal Wear has been renting and selling tuxedos since 1973 – tuxedos and nothing but tuxedos.  With homecoming season in full swing, the...

Cook Out offers a variety of American-style fast food.

Students’ favorite late-night bites

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 25, 2025

As the clock inches toward midnight and textbooks remain sprawled across desks, many Marshall students find themselves running on empty, and not just academically. Whether it’s the need for caffeine,...

The Marshall Student Center often plays TV news broadcasts for passersby to watch.

How do students stay informed?

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 25, 2025

In the current digital age, the news dominates the lives of many, and there are a number of ways students consume and verify the news they get online. From social media influencers to independent journalists...

Tarps laid over the theater chairs during renovations

A bright future: Huntington’s crown jewel to reopen repolished

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 24, 2025

Flashing marquee lights dimmed. Once-filled seats emptied and covered in plastic. An energetic stage gone quiet. A bustling theater turned ghost town, suddenly living up to its haunted rumors. For two...

Samantha Barbas will speak at the Amicus Curiae lecture Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Courtesy of the Simon Perry Center)

Free speech, free press to headline next Amicus Curiae

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

The Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy will be hosting a lecture Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, marking almost 15 years of scholarly presentations on subjects involving...

Ashton Pack

Comedians should be ashamed to perform in Saudi Arabia

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 23, 2025

In a staggering display of hypocrisy, many popular comedians performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, a country known for its blatant human rights abuses and complete...

Chef Andrés is coming to campus Wednesday, Oct. 29. (Courtesy of the Marshall Artists Series)

Award-winning chef, humanitarian to visit for Marshall Artists Series

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

The Marshall Artist Series is fast approaching with its next guest speaker: Jose Andres.  A renowned chef, humanitarian, author and restaurateur, Andres has reached a level of expertise few can achieve....

MMO’s core team consists of four fourth-year medical students. L to R: Jake Peterson, Claire Soucier, Kara Piechowski, and Will Snider (Courtesy of Will Snider)

Med students provide free healthcare beyond the classroom

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 21, 2025

Once a month, Marshall Medical Outreach brings healthcare beyond the clinic walls, taking doctors, medical students and essential care directly to those in need at the Huntington City Mission, one fourth-year...

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