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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Demolition on Holderby Hall began earlier this month.
Holderby comes down, but its stories stand tall
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • June 25, 2025

Holderby Hall may appear to just be brick and mortar, but it was once the place where strangers became family.  The year was 1982, and Bill Gardner...

The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning 3,030 feet long over the New River Gorge.
Postcards from The Parthenon: New River Gorge
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • June 20, 2025

Just over two hours away from campus lies the nation’s newest (and West Virginia’s only) national park: the New River Gorge. Located near Fayetteville,...

Carl and Anna Mummert enjoy a healthy work-life balance spending quiet evenings together. (Courtesy of Anna Mummert)
Couples on Campus: The Mummerts
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • June 18, 2025

Toothpaste: A necessary tool for the twice-daily brushing routine–but also the launchpad for one Marshall relationship. Carl, assistant provost for...

A photo of the Cox family taken on the last Father’s Day Sunday before Maribeth was killed now hangs in their home as a cherished memory.
How the Cox family turned pain into purpose
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • June 16, 2025

Even the most loving of families can be affected by social media’s negative impact, but one mother and disabilities advocate said one platform’s influence...

Bookwalter, lovingly nicknamed “Booky,” has served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts for 11 of the 38 years of his career. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
An unfinished Marshall story: Bookwalter extends career before closing final chapter
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • June 13, 2025

Fulfilling. Unpredictable. Happy.  These are the three words Dean Robert Bookwalter said best describe his career in higher education – which was...

Anne Marie Casey began her tenure at Marshall at the beginning of July. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Get to know W.V.’s first library science director
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

Although the new director of the School of Library Science never imagined her career would bring her to West Virginia, she always knew she had...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.
Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

While the start of the semester may be a dreaded time for some, just the thought of it has others wagging their tails. The therapy dogs of...

The Lewis College of Business will be sponsoring the new program.
ZinnStarter program to support student entrepreneurs
Ashton Pack, News Editor

Supporting student entrepreneurs is the primary goal behind Marshall University’s recent enrollment in the ZinnStarter Network. The ZinnStarter...

Cicero Fain speaking with members of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour. (Courtesy of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour)
Underground Railroad Markers to acknowledge the story of Black West Virginia
Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor

The story of Black West Virginians is one marked by resilience, persistence and courage, one Marshall professor said.  “There’s a lot...

University First Lady Alys Smith founded the program and will be guiding the leadership team. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Marshall launches new mentoring program for female students
Ashton Pack, News Editor

Marshall University is launching a new mentoring and leadership development experience for female students thanks to a grant from the Helen Gurley...

The downtown patrol officers will be on duty from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Courtesy of The City of Huntington)
City launches new patrol initiative amid public safety concerns
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

When it comes to feeling safe downtown, some Marshall students say they’re typically comfortable, but several say the opposite. According...

The Greenbrier was founded in 1778 and has evolved into one of West Virginia's most luxurious resorts.
The cost of ‘Almost Heaven’
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor

With postcard-worthy scenes and a cinematic feel, annual summer vacations draw millions of Americans to pack their bags and hit the road in search...

The Marshall Food Pantry is currently located at 1802 6th Ave. (Courtesy of Marshall Food Pantry)
School’s out, food pantry’s still in
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

Although students may not be on campus for their regularly scheduled courses, food insecurity knows no schedule. According to the United States...

The Blues Society wrapping up the final day of the Appalachian Blues Festival
Huntington Blues Society honors the genre with Appalachian Blues Festival
Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor

It might sound contradictory, but the blues don’t always have to be blue, said one member of the Huntington Blues Society. The second annual...

Marshall graduate Samantha Taylor selling her pottery pieces at the Downtown Art Walk
Creativity continues to grow outside of Marshall soil
Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor

Although she’d been creating art all her life, it took coming to Marshall for one grad to realize her dreams could become her reality. “I’ve...

TJ West, author of “Country Road Romance.”
A Q&A on queer identity in Appalachia: Inside TJ West’s ‘Country Road Romance’
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor

Released on June 1, TJ West’s “Country Road Romance” follows the love story of Jared Russell and “Hollywood golden boy” Charlie Garrett....

Artists from around the Tri-State area gathered to share their love for the arts at Art in the Park.
Art in the Park: Community over competition
Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor

Appalachia and art just go together, one Huntington artist said. “It’s definitely not a competitive thing. It’s just for the love of...

"Battersea" poster (Courtesy of IMDB)
Marshall Alum to show award winning film at the Appalachian Film Festival
Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor

A Marshall alum will be showing his award-winning feature film at the Appalachian Film Festival Saturday, April 26, at the historical Foundry...

“A Doll’s House,” stageplay at Marshall University (The Parthenon/Riley Burnett)
Marshall University shines at national theater awards
Riley Burnett, Student Reporter

Individuals from the School of Theatre and Dance at Marshall were invited to the  Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival national...

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...

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