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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Welcome back from President Brad Smith
Brad D. Smith, University President • August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall, I’m honored to welcome you home — to a place that’s meant a great...

Caleb Ferguson is pictured attending Marshall Day at the Capitol in Charleston on March 4, 2025. (Courtesy of Caleb Ferguson)
Internship spotlight: Senator Capito’s office
Ashton Pack, News Editor • August 4, 2025

After interning for a United States senator this summer, one Marshall student said the experience has helped him become a more informed citizen and greatly...

(L to R): Waylon Smith, Beyonce Carter and Caroline Powell can be found leading groups
through orientation this summer. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
A day in the life of an orientation leader
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • July 30, 2025

As hundreds of incoming freshmen prepare to arrive on Marshall’s campus for orientation, a much smaller group of students is already there, preparing...

The Bushel & Peck sign welcomes visitors from the top of the hill.
A dream in bloom: Bushel & Peck’s local escape
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • July 29, 2025

At Bushel & Peck Backyard Blooms, stopping to smell the roses is not just encouraged–it’s the whole point.  Owner Kathleen Linville and her...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.
Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • July 16, 2025

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 MU Paws may...

Calamity J is open for business under new management.
Calamity J Bar and Grill under new ownership
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Calamity J is back, but then again, it never really went anywhere; it’s just under new ownership.  Huntington natives Mark Muth and Mel...

The Vanity Fair apartments are located beside Harmony House on Fourth Avenue. (Courtesy of Harmony House)
Grad student leads housing efforts downtown
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

Providing living assistance for the unhoused may sound like a job only the city government could do, but one Marshall graduate student is taking...

Tony Hoffman, former BMX athlete, spoke at the “Training for Change” provider conference.
Minority Health Institute fights for accessible healthcare across WV
Abby Ayes, Student Reporter

Getting sick and going to the doctor is something most people don’t think twice about, but for millions of West Virginians, access to affordable...

Kung Fu Tea is located at 844 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV.
Huntington welcomes long-awaited boba tea shop
Abby Ayes, Student Reporter

It has been more than four years since the Kung Fu Tea sign first appeared in a downtown storefront. Locals often wondered if the shop would...

Resident advisors in the Twin Towers residence halls were not assigned roommates.
Housing shortage resolved before classes began
Ashton Pack, News Editor

RAs having roommates and study rooms being converted to dorms were among the temporary housing options prepared by Housing and Residence Life...

One of the creators of Codenames visited campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, to give away copies of the game.
Marshall partners with Codenames for limited-edition fun
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor

Game night just got a Marshall makeover thanks to a collaboration with Codenames to create a Herd-themed set, one marketing leader said.   Dave...

Ukrainian flags are put on display at the Taste of Ukraine event at the St. Cloud Commons Lodge in Huntington on Aug. 22.
Ukrainian independence celebrated at Taste of Ukraine event
Abby Ayes, Student Reporter

Ukraine may be over 5,000 miles away from West Virginia, but the country and its culture still have a presence in Huntington. The “Taste...

The Haute Wick Social features candle-making, as well as various knick-knacks. (The Parthenon/Kaitlyn Fleming)
Huntington Hotspots: The Haute Wick Social
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor

The Haute Wick Social, Huntington’s only candle-making bar, allows guests to create custom candles with seasonal scents such as pumpkin roll,...

Zach Bryan performed on the field of the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Zach Bryan takes Huntington by storm
Bailey Todd, Staff Reporter

 On Saturday, Aug. 30, country music star Zach Bryan came to Huntington, West Virginia, as the city’s first large-scale concert, bringing...

A figure sculpture made of recycled paper and an upcycled frame by Kal Anna
Take what you need, leave what you don’t: The connection between art and recycling
Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor

An artist may not always have the best materials available, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still create work of art, one Marshall artist...

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....

A painting featured at the "Don't Say Gay" art exhibit.
Queer art in Huntington highlights individuality
Soleil Woolard, Opinions and Cultures Editor

It’s hard to find a community in Appalachia as a queer person, but Huntington is booming with it, one Huntington resident said. The Huntington...

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...

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