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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

New Jersey Senator-elect Andy Kim

Andy Kim claims victory in New Jersey becoming the first Korean-American senator

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions and Culture Editor November 6, 2024

According to The Associated Press, Andy Kim has made history after winning his spot as New Jersey Senator as he became the first Korean-American Senator.  After...

Third-party and independent candidates are still receiving votes

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor November 6, 2024

With most states having been declared by AP News, many votes are still being counted in favor of third party candidates. Despite dropping out of the...

A Marshall University student poses with their "I Voted Today" sticker.

A look at emerging voting trends on college campuses

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Whether voting on Election Day or participating in early voting, college students on Marshall University’s campus said the key to initiating change is...

The McBrides with their son, Corbin.

Couples on Campus: The McBrides

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 5, 2024

A shared passion for helping students succeed is one of several interests that keeps the spark alive for one couple in Marshall’s Department of Mathematics...

Lyle & Erik Menendez were tried twice before being convicted in 1996.

Lyle Menendez: best big brother ever

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor November 4, 2024

One of America’s first heavily televised criminal trial put two brothers away for life, but a recent decision last Thursday from the Los Angeles County...

Calandrelli meets with local child, Marjorie Damron.

West Virginia astronaut inspires future stars at Huntington Children’s Museum

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor November 2, 2024

Emily Calandrelli, the  first West Virginian scheduled to go to outer space in 2026, signed copies of her books at the Huntington Children’s Museum...

Honors College Dean Brian Hoey

Honors College aims to simplify application

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter November 2, 2024

The new Top Scholars program will make the scholarship application process simpler for incoming Honors students, said the dean of the Honors College. Dean...

Marcie Simms, vice president for Intercultural and Student Affairs at Marshall University

Three Greek Life organizations suspended over hazing allegations

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

Fraternities Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega and sorority Alpha Xi Delta have received suspension orders following an investigation into alleged hazing.  The...

Aldrich was crowned Miss USA/World in 1961.

Former Miss USA earns spot on Wall of Fame

Baylee Parsons, News Editor October 31, 2024

Some students come to college and learn life has other plans for them, said one inductee of the Greater Huntington Wall of Fame following the induction...

Liam Payne onstage at one of his sold-out shows

The story of our lives: Liam Payne’s death is the end of an era

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 28, 2024

Walking into work and seeing the headline “Liam Payne dead at 31” was something I, an avid One Direction fan, never anticipated at such a young age.  One...

International Film Festival free to students

International Film Festival free to students

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

The Marshall Artist Series’ International Film Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse with four films to show. Angela...

Registration dates

University releases spring schedule

Baylee Parsons, News Editor October 24, 2024

With the semester nearing its close, students can now browse the Spring 2025 schedule of courses, released Monday, Oct. 21. The schedule of courses...

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