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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Co-Owner Taylor Strickland Chambers photographed in front of Austin's at the Market.
Huntington Hotspots: Austin’s Ice Cream – A sweet family legacy
Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor • February 18, 2025

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! For over seven decades, Austin's Ice Cream has been a beloved staple in the community, serving homemade...

Baylee Cornell, photo courtesy of Baylee Cornell.
Marshall University continues to nurture the growth of creatives
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • February 17, 2025

The lives of students at Marshall University are a hard thing to capture, but that’s why Baylee Cornell keeps her camera at the ready.  Cornell,...

Zelideth Rivas
After Office Hours: Zelideth Rivas
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • February 16, 2025

Sometimes in life, it’s best to take a moment and sit down with a cup of tea, and Zelideth Rivas just so happens to be a licensed tea instructor. Rivas...

The Dancing Thunder performs at football, volleyball and basketball games.
The Dancing Thunder: Where passion meets performance
Haven Steele, Student Reporter • February 10, 2025

The Marshall University Dance Team, known as the Dancing Thunder, is a dynamic group of energetic young women who perform at home football, volleyball...

Hughart has dedicated many years of service to the university.
After Office Hours: Bravin Hughart
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • February 9, 2025

Even in the most rural areas, people continue to create safe and accessible environments for everyone. Director Bravin Hughart strives to accomplish that...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)
Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom
Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on...

JCPenney partnered with Career Education to provide Marshall students with a discount on professional clothing.
JCPenney prepares students with professional attire
Luke Campbell, Student Reporter

Marshall University students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to save up to 60% on all career wear key categories on Sunday, Feb. 23, with...

Break free is accepting unused and unopened tampons until Feb. 28. (Courtesy of Break Free)
Panhellenic partners with Break Free for campus tampon drive
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter

Marshall University’s Panhellenic community is joining forces with student organization Break Free to collect feminine hygiene products for...

Marybeth Beller. Courtesy of MU Photos.
Political science professor analyzes State of the State address
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave his first State of the State address Feb. 12, and a Marshall University political science professor offered further...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.
‘Marshall For All’ program broadens
Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying...

Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cabell County last week. Huntington’s Enslow Park neighborhood suffered higher waters than...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers
Sarah Davis, Executive Editor

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.
Couples on Campus: The Parkers
Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department...

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...

Storefront of Now Hear This.
Now Hear This forms essential part of music scene near campus
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter

Vinyl records are making a resurgence with the newer generation, and record stores like Now Hear This are here to help. Now Hear This is a...

Courtesy of Cabell County Public Library
Cabell County Public Library to support local outreach
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter

Public libraries remain an essential cornerstone of local communities, according to the Friends of the Cabell County Public Library. Pat Pierce,...

Craft Your Calm, courtesy of Marshall University Counseling Center
Counseling Center hosts “Craft Your Calm” to help relieve stress and anxiety
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Craft Your Calm, hosted by the Marshall Counseling Center, targets anxiety and stress relief through creativity.  Mental health specialists...

Filmmaker David Lynch poses at his Los Angeles home March 14, 2002.
There will never be another David Lynch
Caden Adkins, Opinions and Culture Editor

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, American director and actor David Lynch passed away from emphysema, leaving behind a legacy that is impossible to replicate.  Over...

Javier Zamora, author of Solito
Marshall Artists Series returns for spring semester
Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter

Marshall University’s Artist Series returns for the spring semester with various events for students to look forward to. Angela Jones, the...

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