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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Dr. William H. Turner

Author of Harlan Renaissance to Speak on Campus

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter January 26, 2024

Author and sociologist Dr. William H. Turner is expected to speak at Marshall University on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in acknowledgment of Black History Month in concurrence with the HLC Quality Initiative.  Turner...

Wade Sullivan

Huntington is a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ+ Community

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter January 26, 2024

Historically, queer people in West Virginia have had a hard time living their lives without facing discrimination. As someone who has grown up in Parkersburg, I have seen this firsthand when friends of...

Christina Meade, Victim Advocate at the CONTACT Rape Crisis Center, also spoke at the event.

Title IX Office Presents: Stalking Awareness

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter January 26, 2024

In response to National Stalking Awareness Month, Marshall University’s Title IX Office hosted a presentation to raise awareness about stalking and provide students with resources to “know it, name...

Crossword Answers Jan. 24

The Parthenon January 26, 2024

Across 5. The last name of the newly elected PHC president: BELCHER 6. Sarah Walling was elected this week to represent this district in the Huntington City Council: FOUR 7. This city, along with...

Students attend the Murder Mystery event on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Resident Appreciation Week: Celebrating Community in Housing

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor January 25, 2024

Resident Appreciation Week celebrates students living in Marshall’s residence halls, the outreach coordinator for the Department of Housing and Residence Life said. “It was really meant to just...

The Huntington Municipal Building

Newly-Elected Officials Share Plans for Huntington

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter January 25, 2024

The newly-elected Huntington City Council chair and vice-chair are optimistic that the council will further efforts to give Huntington a more student-friendly atmosphere. Attorney Sarah Walling...

Aislynn Hayes

Women’s Basketball Remains Undefeated in Conference

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter January 24, 2024

Two 22-point performances by graduate student Abby Beeman and junior Aislynn Hayes helped the Marshall Women’s Basketball Team defeat Coastal Carolina 97-85 at the Cam Henderson Center on Saturday, Jan....

Beth Livensperger’s art is displayed in the VAC Jan. 18 to Feb. 22.

Artist Beth Livensperger Discusses Her Process

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter January 24, 2024

Marshall’s art students were given an insight into artist Beth Livensperger’s creative journey and process onWednesday, Jan. 17, at the Visual Arts Center. Livensperger is a graduate of Yale University,...

Marshall’s campus covered in snow.

Students Navigate Snow Days

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor January 24, 2024

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, freshman Emma Simpkins woke up to commute 45 minutes from Branchland, West Virginia, to campus only to find that she would not be  hitting the roads that day. Her phone displayed...

Intercultural & Student Affairs Communications Coordinator Buffy Six poses with Marco.

Student Affairs’ New Communications Coordinator Sets Sights on Technology Revamp

Ashley Ferguson, Student Reporter January 23, 2024

Buffy Six, the recently appointed Intercultural & Student Affairs communications coordinator at Marshall University, shared insights about their upcoming responsibilities during an interview. Six focused...

West Virginia Capitol Building located in Charleston, West Virginia

OPINION: West Virginia Senator Introduces Legislation That Could Harm Trans Youth

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor January 22, 2024

West Virginia Republican Senator Mike Azinger introduced three pieces of anti-trans legislation on Wednesday, Jan. 10, including Senate Bill 197, which would see a ban on transgender and “obscene matter”...

FAM Program Prepares Welcome Events

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor January 21, 2024

New semester jitters can be eliminated with the help of the Friends at Marshall, says the FAM coordinator and graduate assistant for student success. “We’re really just a powerhouse committed to...

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