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The Parthenon

Tina Powell is the campus Academic Affairs manager at the Mid-Ohio Valley Campus. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
After Office Hours: Tina Powell
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • April 14, 2025

A person might not always land where they originally thought they were going to, but sometimes, they land where they need to be, as seen with Tina Powell,...

Drinko Library is one of two libraries on campus being celebrated for National Library Week this year.
Libraries aren’t just for books, they’re for everyone, librarian says
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • April 10, 2025

The library not only provides literacy and community but also the fundamental things a person needs to exist in the world, a staff librarian said.  National...

Mukherjee will leave the university on July 1 to begin his term as provost at Georgia Southern University after eight years of service at Marshall. (Courtesy of Avi Mukherjee)
Home is where the Herd is: Provost Mukherjee bids Marshall farewell
Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor • April 9, 2025

Nine countries, more than 10 universities and numerous full-time or visiting faculty positions – Provost Avi Mukherjee’s career has taken him all over...

Campus Gay-Straight Alliance organization battles executive orders
Luke Campbell, Student Reporter • April 4, 2025

The Gay-Straight Alliance, amidst executive orders and DEI Changes, is focusing on advocacy, education and providing those from all walks of life a place...

ATO cleans up downtown Huntington during their Greek week community cleanup on Wednesday, April 2. (Courtesy of Trevor Halker)
Greek Life unites for community cleanup
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 4, 2025

Greek Life members at Marshall University are rolling up their sleeves for a community cleanup event on Wednesday, April 2, as part of this year’s Greek...

Waller Davis 2025 Logo (Courtesy of Waller Davis)
Waller and Davis aim for transparency with students
Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter

Student Government Association President-elect Connor Waller and Vice President-Elect Alissa Davis both see next year as a way to build on the...

Marshall joins United States Health Promoting Campuses Network
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Marshall University is now an official United States Health Promoting Campuses Network member – a step described as monumental by Student Body...

The ACE Center is located in East Hall.
DEI plans finalized, set to reach broader audience
Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor

Although some offices and titles have changed, state and federal bans on diversity, equity and inclusion have not and will not diminish student...

International students face possible visa revocations
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter

Recent changes in federal immigration policy have led to the revocation of immigration status for students across the country, including at Marshall. In...

Petals, Paws, & Candle Pours hosted by The Haute Wick Social and Fresh Cut Kenova on April 12 and 13. (The Parthenon/Luke Campbell)
Petals, Paws & Candle Pours Fundraiser
Luke Campbell, Student Reporter

Petals, Paws, & Candle Pours, a fundraiser hosted by The Haute Wick Social and Fresh Cut Kenova from April 12 to 13, raised money for Huntington...

Appalachian Feline Foster Network hosted Meowsterpieces Unleashed, a cat-themed art show and fundraiser on April 12. (The Parthenon/Luke Campbell)
Meowsterpieces Unleashed fundraiser
Luke Campbell, Student Reporter

Appalachian Feline Foster Network hosted Meowsterpieces Unleashed, a cat-themed art show and fundraiser on April 12 that aimed to raise funds...

Former civil rights prosecutor with the Department of Justice, Jared Fishman. (Courtesy of the Justice Innovation Lab)
Amicus Curiae lecture to focus on American justice reform
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter

A former civil rights prosecutor with the Department of Justice will be coming to Marshall to deliver a lecture on justice reform in the last...

The "Hands Off" website is now considered low risk on the Palo Alto firewall.
Protest website now accessible on university Wi-Fi
Sarah Davis, Executive Editor

Following the large, national Hands Off 2025 movement, students have been voicing their concerns over the battle to access the protest’s website...

Rachel Zegler as Snow White in the 2025 remake. Courtesy of Disney.
Disney faces backlash and financial struggles following the release of ‘Snow White’
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Disney suffered another major setback with the March 21 release of its live-action remake of Snow White – the latest in a string of films several...

Dogs led their owners around Ritter Park, searching for Easter eggs filled with treats.
‘Paws in the Park’ brings Huntington dog owners together
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter

The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District held their annual Paws in the Park event April 11 for the local dogs in Huntington. The...

The festival stopped in Huntington as part of its world tour.
Banff Mountain Film Festival brings global adventure to campus
Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter

The Banff Mountain Film Festival stopped at Marshall University on Thursday, April 3, in conjunction with its world tour and the Marshall Artist...

Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack cover (Courtesy of Amazon)
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ student tickets sell out
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter

The Marshall Artist Series will be showing the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” in April.  The musical will be shown at the Joan C....

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is making a stop in Huntington as part of their tour. (Courtesy of Marshall Artists Series)
Film festival to visit Marshall for seventh year
Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter

The BANFF Mountain Film Festival returns on April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center for its seventh year. Angela Jones,...

The festival brought life to the Central City area of Huntington.
Winter Arts Fest brings out local vendors, creators
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter

A renaissance is happening in Huntington, and it is in Central City, the director of RenewAll said. The Winter Arts Fest in Huntington took...

The best era of music according to Marshall students
Riley Burnett, Student Reporter

Students reminisced, decided and explained their favorite era of music on Wednesday, March 5, at Marshall University. Students were polled...

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