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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Student Body Vice President Hannah Petracca and Student Government Association senators stand before an opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance during the SGA meeting in the Memorial Student Center March 19.

Two senators under review by Judiciary Committee

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor March 19, 2019

Two Student Government Association senators were under judicial review Tuesday, during a meeting of the student senate Judiciary Committee in the Memorial...

CARTOON: Progress

CARTOON: Progress

Trey Cobb, Contributor March 5, 2019

Cast and crew of “Man Motte” (from left) Sela Cottrill, Dylan Smith, Kadin Tooley, Gavin Grizzle and Katie Barker took home the “Best in Festival” award.

Third annual Student Film Festival showcases work, artistry

Emily Phipps, Reporter February 26, 2019

A first place prize was awarded for the first time at Marshall University’s third annual Student Film Festival Monday in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. Despite...

Michaela Crittenden shares her experiences growing up as biracial.

In black and white: reflecting on the struggles of fitting in

Michaela Crittenden, Photo and Graphics Editor February 12, 2019

I am biracial. Half black, half white. I live between two different worlds and do not quite fit into either of them perfectly. I cannot entirely identify...

Unnamed Marshall University students found in the 1978 Chief Justice yearbook.

Educational and personal lessons from history

February 12, 2019

Not all of America’s history centers around freedom, equality and respect for fellow countrymen. Among other things, evidence of this can be seen in...

Parthe-Pet: Holly

Parthe-Pet: Holly

February 5, 2019

Meet Kylie Johnson’s pup, Holly! Holly is a maltipoo. She loves sleeping and snorting like a pig. Her favorite food is cheese. “We named her Holly because...

Rileigh Smirl | Columnist

Rileigh Smirl | Columnist

Rileigh Smirl, Columnist January 29, 2019

Rileigh Smirl is an (almost 18) 17-year-old freshman Journalism major and Yeager Scholar from Huntington, WV. She has a podcast called “Still Buffering”...

Baleigh Epperly (left) and Abi Gail Taylor (right) tabling in the Memorial Student Center to raise awareness about keeping West Virginia water clean.

Students campaign for change

Trey Delida, Reporter January 29, 2019

As the state’s legislative session continues, some concerned students focus on the legislation surrounding an issue they said they find indispensable...

EDITORIAL: How the wall hurts our state

EDITORIAL: How the wall hurts our state

January 22, 2019

Last week, Republican lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates proposed an idea to send $10 million of the state’s money to help fund President...

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