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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications is located in the Communications Building at Marshall University.

Great things happening at Marshall’s journalism school

Bill Bissett and Chris Dickerson October 21, 2025

As proud alumni and the founding chair and current chair of the Advisory Council for the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University, we would be remiss not to inform...

Protesters gather near Heritage Station as No Kings national protest returns to Huntington, opposing the Trump administration.

Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest returns to Huntington

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 20, 2025

The No Kings national protest day returned to Huntington Saturday, Oct. 18, as people took to the streets near Heritage Station to voice their discontent with the Trump administration. The first No...

Campus Safety Month is dedicated to preventing violence across campus.

Campus violence addressed in month-long program

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 20, 2025

Across the United States, campus-related violence has become increasingly prevalent over the past few decades. Marshall University is working to promote student welfare by providing safety resources throughout...

Abby Ayes (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

The college experience isn’t linear

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 19, 2025

Throughout my time at Marshall, I’ve met countless people, professors, faculty and peers who have shaped my experience in ways I’ll never forget. But somewhere along the way, I lost the drive and ambition...

Breathe Wine and Culture Co. is located in downtown Huntington on Ninth Street.

Huntington Hotspots: Breathe Wine & Culture Co.

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 18, 2025

Part bistro, part boutique and part wine bar, a local business carved out a trendy space for Huntington residents to enjoy that’s just a short walk from campus. Breathe Wine and Culture Co., a women-owned...

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, provost candidate Diane Helfers Petrella took questions from faculty, staff and students on campus.

Marshall appoints Diane Helfers Petrella as university’s next provost

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 17, 2025

A new provost for the university has been selected following a nationwide search that began at the end of April following the departure of previous provost Avi Mukherjee. In an email sent to the student...

Hoops in Huntington returned for the fourth time on Thursday, Oct. 16 to showcase the Marshall University mens and womens basketball teams.

Hoops for Huntington brings stellar community celebration

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 17, 2025

A yearly tradition of community, celebration and basketball. The fourth annual Hoops in Huntington was held Thursday, Oct. 16, in Pullman Square. With a basketball court set up on Third Ave, the...

The Advanced Manufacturing Center is home to various workshops and maker spaces.

‘All things creativity’ to be celebrated at Makes Festival

Holly Belmont and Phoenix Bishop October 17, 2025

Think it, make it and show it off. This is what awaits participants at the West Virginia Makes Festival, which returns to campus Friday, Oct. 24, for its 12th year of commitment to providing opportunities...

Cameron Mays and Mia Crookshanks accept the Dan O'Hanlon awards. (Courtesy of Mia Crookshanks)

Wealth inequality studied in award-winning essays

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 16, 2025

Distrust in the United States’ political institutions and government kickbacks are just two ways wealth inequality negatively affects representative democracy, two award-winning student essayists said...

The Herd looks to keep its offense hot with the team scoring at least 42 points in the team’s last three games.

Football hosts first-time opponent for Homecoming

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

After a fierce long time rivalry game, Marshall Football hosts its 124th Homecoming Football Game against a new opponent, the Texas State Bobcats, Saturday, Oct. 18. This is the first time both football...

The puzzle competition took place in the Memorial Student Center Saturday, Oct. 11.

Local artist crafts puzzle for purpose

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 15, 2025

Piece by piece, a local artist is combining her love of art and community through her creation of a Marshall University watercolor puzzle to benefit the Cabell County Schools Foundation.  Linda Childers,...

Kelli Williams is chair of the nutrition and dietetics department that maintained the Nutrition Education Program. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Nutrition Education Program falls victim to federal cuts

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter October 15, 2025

With government funding being retracted at an incredible rate, a new local victim has been claimed. The Marshall K-12 Nutritional Education Program has officially been cut from the university’s repertoire.  Beginning...

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