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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Cartoon by James Harris, published in March 16, 2000, edition of The Parthenon.
Spring break then and now: Same places, different prices
Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor • March 20, 2025

Every year, as the academic year reaches its toughest point and the weather refuses to decide if it’s spring or still winter, the sun-starved students...

Alumnae relations in sororities: A changing landscape
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • March 20, 2025

Alumnae involvement in Greek Life is evolving as sororities adapt to modern challenges, from digital engagement to shifting cultural expectations. "Recently,...

Marshall University is home to nearly 200 international students this semester; 189 from 41 different countries.
Herd International: A glimpse into global students at Marshall University
Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor • March 19, 2025

Moeka Ueura (/Mo-a-kuh/ /Ew-a-u-duh/) is a graduate student studying English as a second language at Marshall University. Ueura is from Osaka, Japan,...

Sigma Phi Epsilon champions philanthropy through service at Marshall University
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • March 16, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon at Marshall University is making an impact on campus and in the community through its dedication to philanthropy, emphasizing service...

Cicada Books is a combined bookstore-coffee shop located in the Antique District of Huntington.
Finding yourself on the shelf at Cicada Books
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • March 14, 2025

If you read every month how to change your life, you’d never be able to help yourself, a host of the Shelf Improvement book club said, adding, “It...

Photo of Emily Price (left) and Bree Moats (right). (Courtesy of Bree Moats)
Marshall majorettes balance the spotlight and sisterhood
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter

Balancing the high-energy world of being a majorette with the commitments of Greek Life is no easy feat, but for Bree Moats and Emily Price,...

Margaret Lemos is a professor of law at Duke University. (Courtesy of Duke Law School)
Amicus Curiae tackles partisanship in U.S. Supreme Court
Sarah Davis, Executive Editor

With a later start in the spring semester, the Amicus Curiae series welcomed another lecturer to the podium on Thursday, March 27. Margaret...

The partnership will create jobs and new experiences for students.
Marshall University partnership to bring economic growth to students and community
Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter

Marshall University and Intuit announced a partnership Tuesday, March 25, at the Brad D. Smith Center to launch a Prosperity Hub, driving economic...

Members of the Collegiate Recovery Community at Harmony House (Courtesy of Allison Conley)
Beyond substance use disorder: Collegiate Recovery Community supports recovery for all
Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor

Normalizing conversations around recovery of all kinds on college campuses is the first step in breaking the stigma, one champion of Marshall’s...

Brooks has been honored by the city government for her involvement in the community. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Celebrating Women’s History: Marshall library leader recognized by city
Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor

After years of serving college campuses through academic librarianship, it remains evident there is immense power in unseen contributions, one...

Kate Meek is the president of the Women in Chem club. (Courtesy of Marshall Women in Chem Instagram)
Women in Chem form bonds inside and outside the lab
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter

The power a teacher has is unmatched, and that power becomes even more influential when it’s your own grandma, said the president of the Women...

State Seal of WV. (Courtesy of the WV State Legislature)
March in West Virginia history: key events through the years
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

West Virginia history, while rich and multifaceted, is, as some would say, becoming increasingly lost to younger residents of the state. In...

Zach Bryan and his tour manager Jay-Michael Cisco at the Marshall Football game on Oct. 5, 2024. (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)
Zach Bryan to perform at the Joan, Marshall community will get first priority in ticket sale
Sarah Davis, Executive Editor

Student Body President Brea Belville announced Tuesday, March 25, country artist Zach Bryan will be returning to Huntington. Bryan, who visited...

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...

Kris Hillen at the West Edge Factory (The Parthenon/Holly Belmont)
Huntington Artist Kris Hillen holds first public exhibit
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Descending from a long line of artisans, a sixth-generation Huntington native held his first solo public art exhibit Wednesday, March 5, at the...

Cody Lumpkin and Ian Nolte, assistant professors in the English department at Marshall University recording their podcast at HerdCon. (The Parthenon/Ashton Pack)
Marshall professors discuss guilty pleasure films at HerdCon
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter

Two Marshall professors discussed guilty pleasure films during a live episode of their podcast, “Giant Bombs,” at HerdCon on Saturday, March...

Javier Zamora, author of "Solito" (Marshall Artist Series)
Marshall Artist Series to feature Javier Zamora
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter

The Marshall Artist series will speak with Javier Zamora this March at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. Marshall students and faculty can attend...

Courtesy of Felinton Inc. Entertainment
Documentary showcases devastation from war in Ukraine
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter

“As the Sunflower Whispers,” a documentary film about the devastation incurred during the war in Ukraine, and the MUkraine faculty podcast...

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