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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Resilience of the Dot Man, Michael Fife’s Art Journey

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 28, 2025

Michael Fife, the self-taught artist known as "The Dotman," showcased his artwork at an open gallery event Thursday, Jan. 9, at the West Edge Factory in Huntington, West Virginia.  The exhibit shared...

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives under review at Marshall

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 28, 2025

The Parthenon reported last week that Marshall had taken down a variety of web pages concerning diversity, equity and inclusion information. Leah Payne, the director of communications at Marshall, said...

The 3rd Avenue parking lot on Jan. 21, 2025.

‘Snowmageddon’ raises concerns over safety, parking

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor January 28, 2025

Students struggled to get to class on time in their first weeks of classes, not because they forgot to set their alarms for the new semester but because they returned to campus to find their parking spots...

Coach Fulks is the ninth women's head coach at Marshall University.

Women’s basketball falls short to Sun Belt foe

Haven Steele, Student Reporter January 27, 2025

In a closely contested matchup on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Marshall Women’s Basketball fell to the Southern Miss Lady Eagles with a final score of 54-48 at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West...

The upcoming Sunday story time on Feb. 9 will feature the solar system.

Children learn through play in museum programming

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 27, 2025

Sunday Storytime, hosted by the Huntington Children’s Museum, teaches the importance of reading and makes it fun.  Executive Director Raine Klover offered insight into the program and the benefits...

Greek organizations cheer for women’s athletics

Greek organizations cheer for women’s athletics

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter January 27, 2025

Loud cheers, colorful signs, face paint and Greek Life filled the Cam Henderson Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22, as Marshall Women’s Basketball hosted their annual Greek Night competition against Georgia...

Musical duo performs free recital on campus

Riley Burnett, Student Reporter January 27, 2025

Şölen Dikener and Johan Botes performed a recital on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Smith Music Hall. Dikener played the cello, and Botes was featured on the piano. The concert was free and open to all...

Students were greeted with a snow-covered campus as class began for the Spring 2025 Semester.

A new look for a new climate: Students confront fashion in the frost

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 27, 2025

Students returning to class this week experienced the heaviest snowfall Marshall has seen since 2022, bringing forth a shift in campus fashion as students scramble to adapt to this unusually cold start...

'Longlegs' movie poster

‘Longlegs’ was disappointing

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor January 25, 2025

Not even Nicholas Cage could save a movie that distracts the viewer from it’s god-awful storyline by relying on it’s pretty cinematography. Granted, the movie does look very visually appealing. Oz...

Graphic by Nolan Duncan

Drinko is the superior study spot, students say

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter January 24, 2025

As part of the preparation for the new semester, some students are using their favorite study spots to handle their work. The Parthenon interviewed eight students across various grade levels. Of the...

DEVELOPING STORY: Diversity related pages removed from Marshall’s website

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 23, 2025

*Editor's Note: This is a developing story that is being updated as more information becomes available. (5:50pm, Jan. 23) Marshall has taken down their web pages concerning diversity, equity and...

Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Parking technology underway according to Belville-Waller administration

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 23, 2025

Marshall University classes are officially in session for the Spring 2025 Semester, and students are welcomed back to campus. As the semester heats up, Student Body President Brea Belville offers some...

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