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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Baileys, courtesy of Bonnie Bailey.

Couples on Campus: The Baileys

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 5, 2025

From that first “hola” in high school Spanish class to now nurturing a family of their own, one pair of high school sweethearts has built a lifetime...

The last win for Women’s Basketball was a home game also against 
Georgia Southern on Jan. 22

Women’s Basketball scores its first road game win of the season

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

With a season high for forced turnovers, Marshall Women’s Basketball was able to score its first road victory, 71-65, this season against the Georgia...

Holocaust survivors take part in the ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland on January 27.

Auschwitz survivors attend Holocaust Remembrance Day in Poland

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

Holocaust survivors gathered Monday, Jan. 27, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland.  Over one million...

New speed radar located at the corner of 3rd Ave. and 20th St.

Marshall student injured in pedestrian accident on 3rd avenue

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 4, 2025

A Marshall student was struck by a vehicle and injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 3rd Avenue and 19th Street.  Leah Payne, the director of communications...

Joel Peckham, Associate Professor at Marshall University speaking at the event.

A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series highlights university writers

Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

Since 1989, the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series has brought exceptional authors to Marshall University. Hosted by the Department of English, the...

Kylee Mastin was named Sun Belt Track Athlete of the week.

Track & Field performs well against prominent competition

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s and Women’s Track & Field performed well at the Virginia Tech Hokie Invitational indoor meet Friday, Jan. 24-25.  Sixteen personal...

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025.

Trump prioritizes immigration, DEI rollback and government reform in first week

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump wasted no time in signing a slew of big-ticket executive orders on day one.  For context, an executive order is a signed statement...

WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, in Charleston, WV on May 4, 2023.

New governor sets bold agenda: What’s next for West Virginia?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Setting himself apart from his predecessor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is setting his bold agenda in motion.  On day one, Morrisey signed eight executive...

Hilary Brewster

‘We all do better when we all do better,’ English professor says on DEI ban

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor January 29, 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion are intrinsically linked with Marshall University’s identity, one English professor said.  “Quite frankly, if you...

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...

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 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...

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