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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Courtnee D. La Ryann said her outfits embellished with sparkles tend to be
crowd favorites. (The Parthenon/Kaitlyn Fleming)
‘It just feels like me’ Drag, identity and belonging in Huntington
Kaitlyn Fleming, Abby Ayes, and Nate Courtney April 19, 2026

Click here to watch the 'Drag in Appalachia' mini documentary. Backstage at Stonewall Nightclub, the air is thick with setting spray, nerves and song...

Professor White has been teaching at Marshall since 2006.
History professor educates on origins of Iran conflict
Davina Snyder, Opinion & Cultures Editor • April 17, 2026

History professor Chris White shared historical insight into the background of the ongoing war in the Middle East. Starting with the coup d'état in 1953,...

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar features a variety of healthier fast-food style options including smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and salads. (Courtesy of David Humston)
Huntington Hotspots: Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • April 12, 2026

Tucked along the stretch of Route 60 is one of the area’s few smoothie businesses: Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, or just “Pulp” to the regulars. While...

Marquee Cinemas were packed with nostalgic gaming fans for Mario Galaxy’s opening weekend.
Nostalgia powers up a strong turnout for Mario Galaxy’s opening weekend
David Lozano, Student Reporter • April 9, 2026

Steady crowds of new and longtime fans filled theaters at Marquee Cinemas in Huntington during the opening weekend of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”...

The Market’s variety of attractions includes an outdoor area for live performances. (Courtesy of The Market)
Inside Huntington’s growing music & entertainment scene
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2026

Within the past decade, Huntington has drastically improved its music and entertainment scene. Growth of live music locales like The Loud, 9th Street Live...

Brian Crist grew up in the small town of Pratt, West Virginia. (The Parthenon/Abby Ayes)
Mountain made, mountain stayed
Abby Ayes, News Editor

The Choice to Stay In West Virginia, the question isn’t just why people leave, it’s why some never do. For every student packing up...

Younger voters tend to lean toward digital formats for their political news.
Clicks to ballots: How social media affects today’s politics
Ashton Pack, Copy Editor

The impact of social media has been felt across many aspects of our society today, and the political sphere is no exception. Social media...

Jamie Lima has served as the state director of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of West Virginia since 2023.
Building the future, one book at a time
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

To view the interactive multimedia webpage created for this article, click here. Most days, the mailbox holds little more than the ordinary...

2026 Marshall Graduates are grappling with the choice of leaving or staying in the state of West Virginia after graduation. 

(L to R: Abigail Quensenberry, Michael Cline, Riley Pilkington)
Staying, leaving, returning: Marshall’s class of 2026 navigates what comes next
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor

To listen to audio recordings from the following interviews, click here. The decision came to her while working a night shift. Under the...

Del Chrol is a professor of classics and the chair of the Humanities Department. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
Fresh leadership comes to Drinko Academy
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter

Summer will mark a monumental change in Marshall leadership: the positional transition of executive director of the John Deaver Drinko Academy...

Photo of the original Marshall Hockey team (Courtesy of Gavin Sparks)
Marshall Hockey makes a comeback
Holly Belmont and Nolan Duncan

Old Sport, New Group Marshall Hockey has officially made its debut as a campus organization, and interested students have already made their...

Distracted driving is an issue exacerbated by the pervasive digital tools available.
A benefit or a hindrance? How phone use affects students
Ashton Pack and Haven Steele

In the digital age, students use their phones more than ever for purposes such as studying, connecting with their friends, entertainment and...

The Black Huntington Trolley Tours are available for reservation in the spring and fall. (Courtesy of Cicero Fain)
Trolley tours highlight local Black history
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter

Despite its simple exterior, the Huntington community is rich with history and importance. Its humble beginnings as a railroad town allowed for...

HACkS regularly hosts events in the West Virginia Building, located at 910 4th Ave.
Feline festivities fuel HACkS art, adoption fundraiser
David Lozano, Student Reporter

Art and animal adoption came together Saturday, April 25, as HACkS, the Huntington Art Collective and Studios, hosted its third annual Cat Art...

Performances of 'Much Ado About Nothing' are held at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.
REVIEW: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ nails tragicomedy
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor

Marshall Theatre has proven itself to be abundant with talent once again, adding song, dance and Shakespearean wit to its repertoire for the...

From factory floor to festival: WestFest celebrates music, community
From factory floor to festival: WestFest celebrates music, community
David Lozano, Student Reporter

Music and art filled the West Edge Factory as WestFest made its debut, bringing live performances, art vendors and food trucks to the former...

All photos in this gallery were taken by Phoenix Bishop.
GALLERY: Spring blooms on campus
Phoenix Bishop, Photographer

Students have begun to enjoy the warmer weather as spring makes nature around campus blossom.  

The Market’s variety of attractions includes an outdoor area for live performances. (Courtesy of The Market)
Inside Huntington’s growing music & entertainment scene
Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter

Within the past decade, Huntington has drastically improved its music and entertainment scene. Growth of live music locales like The Loud, 9th...

The Marshall University Spring Dance Concert featured several group and solo performances in different styles throughout the evening.
Movement and memory take center stage in spring dance concert
David Lozano, Student Reporter

Using movement and personal storytelling to explore identity, growth and lived experiences, performers took the stage to reflect on their time...

Adamm Curry molds and rolls molten glass at the end of a rod, shaping it into a rabbit while still hot.
Inside the fiery craft at Marrowbone Glassworks
Abby Ayes, News Editor

Inside a small studio filled with heat and glowing glass, three artists are bringing a centuries-old craft back to the tri-state. In Marrowbone...

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