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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Bob is sitting. | Photo courtesy of John.

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter

Alaina Laster is currently a sophomore studying broadcast journalism and is double minoring in French and graphic design. She was born and raised in the small town of East China, Michigan. Alaina has always loved writing and knew that she wanted it to be a part of her career since she was a child. She is a diver on the Marshall University swim and dive team. She is very passionate about the sport that she started her sophomore year of high school after an eight year gymnastics career. Alaina loves to shop, read, sketch and drink coffee. She is also a member of the FIDM Fashion Club here at Marshall University. Alaina plans to work as a news anchor or reporter after graduation and hopes to one day include fashion into her career.

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Sky Candy Studios filmed the footage during the Sept. 23 home football game.

Drone Footage Brings Public Reprimand

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023
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Who Is Tom Kromer?

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
April 19, 2022
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Pedestrians wearing protective masks walk along Broadway in the SoHo district of New York, Friday, March 4, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams announced in a morning news conference that the city will be scaling back of COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates.

The Science Behind Masks and the Way We Listen

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
March 9, 2022
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One of many photos Douglas has published over the years from Russia.

MU Alum Recounts His Time in Russia

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
March 9, 2022
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WV Celebrates MU Day at the Capitol

WV Celebrates MU Day at the Capitol

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
February 8, 2022
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The Squirrel Girl

The Squirrel Girl

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 17, 2021
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Trio Program to Aid First-Gen Students

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 10, 2021
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Annual Pumpkin Festival Returns in Person

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 14, 2021
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Marshall Hosts Homecoming Parade

Marshall Hosts In-Person Homecoming Parade

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 12, 2021
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Marshall Libraries Honor Banned Book Week

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 25, 2021
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Panhellenic Council Invites Incoming Members

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 3, 2021
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Volunteers set up and prepare for fun activities

Rite Care Royal Knight Out

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 1, 2021
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