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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

A Final Edit: My Farewell to the Parthenon

A Final Edit: My Farewell to the Parthenon

Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor May 6, 2025

I joined The Parthenon because someone said I should try writing for the paper. I didn’t think it would stick. I was quiet, unsure of my voice, more...

The chapter's main purpose is to support future educators. (Courtesy of Abbi Carney)

West Virginia’s first DKG chapter paves the way for female educators

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor May 3, 2025

The first collegiate Delta Kappa Gamma chapter in the state of West Virginia was born out of love for education and aims to foster a supportive environment...

Esports program levels up for next year

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025

Marshall University’s Esports program is evolving to prepare for next semester. Director of esports Kyle Trapp said the club is splitting into the...

The series premiered on March 26 (Courtesy of Apple)

The pendulum has swung, the comedy genre is back

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor May 1, 2025

Growing up as a fan of comedy movies, standup and live shows like Saturday Night Live, I always felt that it was important that we had these outlets that...

Cole died in July 2020 (Courtesy of Lauren's Wish)

Morrisey signs Lauren’s Law, cracking down on drug crime

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Cracking down on crime, an initiative taken by President Donald Trump at the outset of his second term, has been taken by Gov. Patrick Morrisey as he signed...

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Delegate Clay Riley, House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle and Sen. Amy Grady previewed how their agendas will reflect the state’s in the 87th regular session on Friday, Feb. 7.

West Virginia Legislative Session in review

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session wrapped up, passing 249 of 2,460 bills, with a focus on DEI and education amidst budget cuts and party tensions.  The...

Beyond a caffeine fix, coffee can often serve as a social aspect for students.

Marshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

Caffeine and college students — basically corresponding puzzle pieces, one fueling the other through endless assignments, exams and social engagements.  A...

Kylie Fisher, Sophia Hurrion, Aisling McGrane and Emma Vanderheyden were honored in a pre-match ceremony against the Texas State Bobcats for Senior Day where they swept them in all six finished matches.

Tennis wraps up regular season: looks forward to SBC Tournament

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 24, 2025

Marshall Tennis wrapped up the regular season with a loss against the Georgia State Panthers. For doubles, Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane swept their...

The Parthenon's newsroom door displays inclusive stickers.

Editorial: Laws can’t change who ‘We Are’

The Parthenon April 24, 2025

Marshall University is home to 12,318 students. Of these 12,318, 9,133 are white, 578 are Black, 457 are two or more races, 317 are Hispanic, 174 are...

Official university seal featuring namesake John Marshall outside the Rec Center

ACLU-WV sues Trump administration for revoking Marshall student’s visa

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 23, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration officials after a Marshall University graduate...

Although Red Dawson’s time as a part of Marshall’s coaching staff led to a record of only 7-30-1, his influence at Marshall means more than just a record.

New football endowment named after ‘Marshall Legend’

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 23, 2025

The Big Green Scholarship Foundation has announced the establishment of the Red Dawson Endowment, a scholarship that will aid football student-athletes...

Connor Waller is the president of the student government association at Marshall University

Student government strikes down student fee increase

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

A recent proposal to increase a student fee was shot down by the Student Government Association.  Marshall Athletic Director Christian Spears visited...

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