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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Campus Carry Bill Passes the House of Delegates

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor February 22, 2023

Senate Bill 10, or the Campus Self-Defense Act, passed the state House of Delegates on Tuesday despite protests, attempted amendments and opposition from colleges, students and citizens with the Republican...

‘Steel Magnolias’ Dazzles With Authenticity (Extended Review)

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor February 22, 2023

WARNING: Very light spoilers ahead “I know these women.” As I sat there in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre and as I left it, those four words kept repeating in my head.   “I...

CAM Dean Candidates Visit Marshall

Sarah Davis and Bex Law February 22, 2023

A variety of plans for the College of Arts and Media were presented by the three finalists for the college’s deanship last week, but all three emphasized students in their presentations. The finalists...

Campus Christian Center Hosts Lunch For A Buck

Bex Law, Student Reporter February 18, 2023

Once a month, students can go to the Campus Christian Center to connect, take a break and have a home cooked meal for $1 at the Lunch For A Buck events. “We want students to get plugged in, and...

Debate Sparks Over Academic Calendar

Evan Green and Scott Price February 17, 2023

Faculty and student representatives have begun working with university administration to draft the academic calendar for the 2024-2028 school years, as debate over the number of weeks per semester has...

A Silver Bullet to WV SB10 Campus Carry

Nicolas Raffinengo, Opinion Contributor February 17, 2023

Last week, the West Virginia Senate passed SB10, a legislation which seeks to allow students to conceal carry guns around colleges and universities across the state, with little exceptions to the policies...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor February 16, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor of the House of Delegates after a recommendation from...

School of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

School of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Culture Editor February 15, 2023

“Steel Magnolias” is a comedy-drama production presented at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center beginning Wednesday.  The play, by Robert Harling, follows the lives of women living in Chinquapin,...

TEDx Returns With New Theme

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter February 15, 2023

Identities will be explored at the fifth annual TEDxMarshallU. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Don Morris Room from 7-9 p.m. Eight different speakers will be featured at the...

Lady D’s performance is being held as a part
of Marshall’s Artists Series.

Black History Celebrated by West Virginia Singer

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Culture Editor February 15, 2023

West Virginia songwriter Lady D is looking forward to an event at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center where she can observe and celebrate the history of Black music. Doris Fields, professionally...

Administrative Searches Come to a Close, Finalists Begin to Visit Campus

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor February 14, 2023

As the nationwide search for university administrators begins to wind down, the three finalists for the School of Arts and Media are visiting Marshall’s campus this week, with students being encouraged...

Black History Month Features Hip Hop in Appalachia Event

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter February 14, 2023

Hip-hop music, black culture and the Appalachian identity will be the topic of a panel discussion on the Marshall campus this week. The two-hour discussion will explore the popular and sometimes not...

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