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The Parthenon

AI assistant gives study help to students

Riley Burnett, Student Reporter April 30, 2025

The Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant sponsored a study break Monday, April 28, at Marshall University.  The event aimed to assist students with utilizing Adobe’s AI tools and was held in the plaza outside...

The event raised awareness for men's mental health (Courtesy of Sigma Alpha Epsilon via Instagram)

Philanthropy event “Mo Wash” makes a splash

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 29, 2025

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members at Marshall University were soaked for a cause on Friday, April 18, during their new "Mo Wash" philanthropy event supporting Movember and men’s mental health initiatives. Mark...

Cole died in July 2020 (Courtesy of Lauren's Wish)

Morrisey signs Lauren’s Law, cracking down on drug crime

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Cracking down on crime, an initiative taken by President Donald Trump at the outset of his second term, has been taken by Gov. Patrick Morrisey as he signed Senate Bill 196, known as Lauren’s Law.  Lauren...

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Delegate Clay Riley, House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle and Sen. Amy Grady previewed how their agendas will reflect the state’s in the 87th regular session on Friday, Feb. 7.

West Virginia Legislative Session in review

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session wrapped up, passing 249 of 2,460 bills, with a focus on DEI and education amidst budget cuts and party tensions.  The 2025 Legislative Session, which ran...

Affording college in today’s economy: Students juggle jobs, stress

Haven Steele, Student Reporter April 28, 2025

The rising cost of college is nothing new, but in today’s economy, students are feeling the pressure more than ever. As tuition, rent, groceries and other living expenses continue to climb, more...

Protesters gathered on Marshall’s campus to protest name changes post DEI rollback.

Community members protest changes to LGBTQ, intercultural offices

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 27, 2025

Community members took to the streets to protest the renaming of the Center for African American Studies, the LGBTQ+ Office and the International Student Office to the Access, Connections and Engagement...

(Courtesy of Sunflower Seeds, Inc.)

How the Tri-State helps Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 26, 2025

Making a difference in Ukraine and raising awareness of the conflict is the primary goal of Sunflower Seeds Inc., a non-profit humanitarian aid group based out of Huntington. According to their website,...

Sigma Phi Epsilon serves up spaghetti for a cause

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 25, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted its first philanthropy spaghetti dinner Tuesday, April 15, drawing a crowd of students, professors and community members to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. The fraternity...

Beyond a caffeine fix, coffee can often serve as a social aspect for students.

Marshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

Caffeine and college students — basically corresponding puzzle pieces, one fueling the other through endless assignments, exams and social engagements.  A simple cup of hot morning coffee seems to...

The updated mascot was posted on HerdZone in early April. (Courtesy of HerdZone via Instagram)

Vintage Marco logo receives a minor makeover

Riley Burnett, Student Reporter April 25, 2025

The classic “Sailor Marco” logo has received a modern redesign at Marshall University. As French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Fashions fade; style is eternal.” While the sailor...

The goal of the event was to educate visitors on caring for the planet.

Central City celebrates Earth & Culture Day

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter April 24, 2025

Central City’s Earth & Culture Day, an event hosted by RenewAll and Coalfield Development on April 19, aimed to celebrate local and regional artists, organizations and community initiatives. “Every...

CARES stands for Community Autism Resources & Education Systems.

CARES partners with fraternity to raise autism awareness

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter April 24, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon, in collaboration with CARES, hosted an autism awareness event April 17 to raise awareness about the condition and combat recent misinformation surrounding it. Taylor McClanahan, licensed...

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