The Parthenon

W.Va. Pushes Transphobic Legislation With the “Women’s Bill of Rights”

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • February 2, 2024

The West Virginia legislature continues its onslaught of transphobic and regressive bills with the introduction of House Bill 5243, which would legally...

Journaling Sparks Creativity in Therapy

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • February 2, 2024

Journaling is a channel through which a person can process their emotions in a healthy way, the director of the Counseling Center said. “Getting...

Women’s Basketball Makes History

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • January 31, 2024

The Marshall University Women’s Basketball Team made history on Saturday, Jan. 27, after defeating the Georgia Southern Eagles 106-95 at the Hanner Fieldhouse...

TEDxMarshallU Features Student and Community Speakers

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • January 31, 2024

Featuring more student speakers than ever before, Marshall University will host its sixth annual TEDxMarshallU event from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27,...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Women’s Basketball Curbs the Chanticleers

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • January 19, 2024

The Marshall University Women’s Basketball Team improved its conference play record to 5-0 on Jan. 13, defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 72-60...

BeyondMU: Justice Delivers Final State of the State Address

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • January 19, 2024

West Virginia Governor and Senate-hopeful Jim Justice delivered his eighth and final State of the State address highlighting his legacy and proposals for...

Men’s Basketball Falls to South Alabama

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • January 18, 2024

The Marshall University Men’s Basketball Team’s untarnished conference record was smudged on Saturday, Jan. 13, losing to the South Alabama Jaguars...

MLK Day of Service Canceled Due to Weather

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor • January 17, 2024

The annual MLK Day of Service event was canceled on Monday, Jan. 15, due to inclement weather and a winter storm advisory for Cabell County. The event...