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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Blues Society wrapping up the final day of the Appalachian Blues Festival

Huntington Blues Society honors the genre with Appalachian Blues Festival

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor July 25, 2025

It might sound contradictory, but the blues don’t always have to be blue, said one member of the Huntington Blues Society. The second annual Appalachian...

Anne Marie Casey began her tenure at Marshall at the beginning of July. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Get to know W.V.’s first library science director

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 24, 2025

Although the new director of the School of Library Science never imagined her career would bring her to West Virginia, she always knew she had a passion...

Marshall graduate Samantha Taylor selling her pottery pieces at the Downtown Art Walk

Creativity continues to grow outside of Marshall soil

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor July 23, 2025

Although she’d been creating art all her life, it took coming to Marshall for one grad to realize her dreams could become her reality. “I’ve always...

The Coal Cats may be out of the Appalachian League playoff race, but the community still shows up to support the team.

Coal Cats look to finish the season strong with final home stand

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor July 22, 2025

The Tri-State Coal Cats are entering the final week of the season with a six-game homestand where each night will feature themed nights for this last home...

Soleil Woolard

Surviving should not be the standard

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor July 18, 2025

If you had to walk a mile on broken glass, would you wish the same for someone else? Think about one of the most important people in your life. Think...

Downtown Parkersburg features a variety of shops, murals and eats.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Parkersburg

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 17, 2025

Tucked along the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a city where industry meets charm and history lingers around...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 16, 2025

While the start of the semester may be a dreaded time for some, just the thought of it has others wagging their tails. The therapy dogs of MU Paws may...

The Lewis College of Business will be sponsoring the new program.

ZinnStarter program to support student entrepreneurs

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 15, 2025

Supporting student entrepreneurs is the primary goal behind Marshall University’s recent enrollment in the ZinnStarter Network. The ZinnStarter Network...

Cicero Fain speaking with members of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour. (Courtesy of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour)

Underground Railroad Markers to acknowledge the story of Black West Virginia

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor July 14, 2025

The story of Black West Virginians is one marked by resilience, persistence and courage, one Marshall professor said.  “There’s a lot that we can...

TJ West, author of “Country Road Romance.”

A Q&A on queer identity in Appalachia: Inside TJ West’s ‘Country Road Romance’

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 11, 2025

Released on June 1, TJ West’s “Country Road Romance” follows the love story of Jared Russell and “Hollywood golden boy” Charlie Garrett. Set...

University First Lady Alys Smith founded the program and will be guiding the leadership team. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Marshall launches new mentoring program for female students

Ashton Pack, News Editor July 10, 2025

Marshall University is launching a new mentoring and leadership development experience for female students thanks to a grant from the Helen Gurley Brown...

The downtown patrol officers will be on duty from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Courtesy of The City of Huntington)

City launches new patrol initiative amid public safety concerns

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 9, 2025

When it comes to feeling safe downtown, some Marshall students say they’re typically comfortable, but several say the opposite. According to a poll...

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