Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Ashton Pack

Ashton Pack, News Editor

Ashton Pack is a junior from Wayne, West Virginia, majoring in multimedia journalism. He is a member of WMUL-FM and the Student Government Association. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, painting, and playing board and video games. After college, Ashton intends to work in government communications and public affairs.

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The City of Huntington shared this photo on its Facebook on June 2, showing the United States, West Virginia and City of Huntington flags on display outside City Hall. (Courtesy of the City of Huntington, WV Facebook)

Huntington City Hall to not fly pride flag

Ashton Pack, News Editor
June 11, 2025
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MU Paws utilizes therapy dogs to help students destress with a little bit of puppy love. (Courtesy of MU Paws).

MU Paws offers support animals for students to be ‘pawsitively’ stress-free

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
May 5, 2025
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Protesters gathered on Marshall’s campus to protest name changes post DEI rollback.

Community members protest changes to LGBTQ, intercultural offices

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 27, 2025
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(Courtesy of Sunflower Seeds, Inc.)

How the Tri-State helps Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 26, 2025
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International students face possible visa revocations

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 16, 2025
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Former civil rights prosecutor with the Department of Justice, Jared Fishman. (Courtesy of the Justice Innovation Lab)

Amicus Curiae lecture to focus on American justice reform

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 15, 2025
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Karen Petrone, history professor at the University of Kentucky. (Courtesy of University of Kentucky)

Professor discusses World War II, Ukraine at Charles Hill Moffat Lecture

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 14, 2025
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AI: A helpful tool or a breach in academic honesty?

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 12, 2025
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President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025. (Pool via AP)

Trump executive order dismantles Department of Education

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
April 3, 2025
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President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Political science professor gives input on Trump’s address to Congress

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
March 24, 2025
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Marshall's food pantry is ran by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (The Parthenon)

Campus food pantry addresses food insecurity

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
March 15, 2025
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Courtesy of Counseling Center and the Center for Student Success.

Fostering Independence support group provides resources for students in need

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
March 11, 2025
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64 years ago Marshall College became Marshall University.

Sixty-four years as Marshall University

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
March 4, 2025
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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
March 3, 2025
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Courtesy of Felinton Inc. Entertainment

Documentary showcases devastation from war in Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 23, 2025
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Title IX presented students with tips and tricks to deal with heartbreak.

Heartbreak and healing: Title IX provides student support

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 18, 2025
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Black History Month Power Hour celebrates Black history through music

Black History Month Power Hour celebrates Black history through music

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 17, 2025
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Storefront of Now Hear This.

Now Hear This forms essential part of music scene near campus

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 15, 2025
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Courtesy of Cabell County Public Library

Cabell County Public Library to support local outreach

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 11, 2025
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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks about executive orders he issued on his first day as governor at a news conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

Key issues to watch in the upcoming legislative session: Budget cuts, DEI, school choice and more

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 11, 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media members after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, in Ottawa, Canada, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

Trump’s second week characterized by tariff threats, demands and funding freezes

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 7, 2025
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Life abroad: Students share their study abroad experiences

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
February 1, 2025
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Office of Career Education brings back job shadowing program

Office of Career Education brings back job shadowing program

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter
January 31, 2025
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