Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Douglas Harding

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor

Douglas Harding is a 22-year-old writer from Sissonville, West Virginia. He plans to graduate in December from Marshall University, where he studies journalism, English and history. Douglas is a member of the Honors College, where he also has worked as an editor and writer for the Honors Oracle. During his time in college, Douglas also has worked as an intern beat reporter for the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington and has been closely involved with various grassroots organizations, movements and initiatives, such as the West Virginia Can’t Wait movement. Douglas’ vast life experiences have shaped his passions for learning about people and the places they live, as well as reading, writing, traveling, listening to music and simply living life to its fullest. He has special interests in the fields of politics, culture, literature and sports. After college, he would like to make a living writing about poverty, struggling communities and grassroots involving working-class political movements. Find more of Douglas’s work at hardingdouglasj.wordpress.com.

All content by Douglas Harding

Organizations fight against panhandling prohibition in Huntington

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 23, 2019
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Local activists protest U.S. border conditions, Thursday evening outside the Cabell County Courthouse. Sculpture was created by local artist, David McGee.

Local activists protest “cruel, inhumane” U.S. border conditions

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 20, 2019
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Blanc’s book, “Red State Revolt,” released this year.

Education strikes challenge political norms, emblematic of working-class consciousness

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 9, 2019
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Youth voter participation, political awareness on rise

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 9, 2019
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“Wake Up Dorothy” production team members gather around camera to make group decision.

Local creators pushing cinematic boundaries

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 25, 2019
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Unprecedented 9/11, terrorism course challenges popular narratives

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 25, 2019
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Recovery Point Huntington program director Ray McWilliams addresses crowd Thursday evening during ceremony at First Presbyterian Church.

Recovery Point graduates ‘make impossible possible’

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 15, 2019
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Center on Budget and Policy explores poverty, education reform

Center on Budget and Policy explores poverty, education reform

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 13, 2019
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Eric Dillon will be attending Marshall University this fall as a first-year computer science major.

High hopes, academic ambitions ahead for incoming Yeager scholars

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 11, 2019
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Last month, Huntington Fire Department personell traveled out of town to inspect the engine.

Unveiling of Huntington’s kelly-green Marshall fire engine forthcoming

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 11, 2019
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Local educators, public employees, students and concerned locals protesting and chanting against Student Success Act, Saturday, June 1, in room outside Senate chamber.

Educators protest ‘sell-outs’ in the Senate, out-of-state interests

Douglas Harding, News Editor
June 4, 2019
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Huntington community members view “Paris to Pittsburgh” climate change documentary in Marshall’s Memorial Student Center prior to panel discussion with local environmental experts.

Huntington community explores ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ documentary for Earth Day

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
April 23, 2019
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Local Protect our Planet protestors take to the streets with signs and informational pamphlets.

Protect our Planet protestors plea for environmental protection, awareness

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
April 20, 2019
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Amber McCoy, president of the Wayne County Education Association and teacher at Kellogg Elementary School, addresses legislators at an education town hall Monday at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington.

West Virginia teachers struggle to secure sufficient social services for students

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
April 9, 2019
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In this March 5 photo, Chelsea Manning addresses the media outside federal court in Alexandria, Virginia.

Socialist Equality Party organizes to support whistleblowers, raise awareness

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
March 20, 2019
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West Virginia House delegates enter chambers, Saturday, March 9. New proposals concerning water quality and protections will not be reviewed until the 2020 legislative session.

Water quality bill passes without updated human health criteria

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
March 12, 2019
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Senate Bill 622, allowing substantially more untraceable donations to be made to in-state politicians, passed the House just before midnight Saturday in a vote of 57-42.

Passed campaign finance bill ‘counterproductive to democracy’

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
March 12, 2019
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In this July 12, 2018 file photo, newly transplanted cannabis cuttings grow in pots at a marijuana cultivation facility in Milford, Mass. The New Hampshire House has given preliminary approval to a bill legalizing recreational marijuana, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, putting the state on the path to joining several of its neighbors who allow the possession of small amounts of pot.

Medical marijuana bill far from flawless

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
March 12, 2019
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Marshall University faculty and students gather to protest Campus Carry Bill, Monday, Feb. 26 at Memorial Fountain.

Marshall community unites in protest of campus carry bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
February 26, 2019
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Local parent, Jill LaFear, looks on as Delegate Matthew Rohrbach (R- Cabell, 17), Delegate Chad Lovejoy (D- Cabell, 17) and Delegate John Mandt (R- Cabell, 16) read through and discuss Senate Bill 451 during a town hall meeting Feb. 16 at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington.

West Virginia educators strike to kill omnibus education bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
February 19, 2019
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Huntington Mayor Steve Williams delivers the 2019 State of the City address, Friday in the City Council Chambers.

Huntington to reconstitute Human Rights Commission, become state’s first Gigabit City

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
February 16, 2019
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Locals voice concerns surrounding public education bill

Locals voice concerns surrounding public education bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
February 12, 2019
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Huntington resident Mark Connelly talks with Damon Core, an executive board member of SEIU 1199, about the hospital board deal ordinance outside the Huntington City Council meeting.

‘Stop the Sell Out’ Rally protests Huntington City Council vote

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
January 29, 2019
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West Virginia gubernatorial candidate and former anti-poverty community organizer, Stephen Smith, addresses constituents at a recent town hall event in Marshall's Memorial Student Center.

‘WV Can’t Wait’ movement aims to engage, represent state’s disenfranchised

Douglas Harding, Online, Social Media Manager
January 27, 2019
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Organization encourages students to reflect on religion

Organization encourages students to reflect on religion

Douglas Harding, Reporter
December 7, 2018
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Jenkins Hall renaming looks to public for help

Jenkins Hall renaming looks to public for help

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 30, 2018
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Marshall University students and local community members and social workers watched the documentary Resilience and discussed the causes and impacts of toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences, Tuesday, in the Memorial Student Center.

Film teaches students the dangers of toxic stress

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 28, 2018
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Constructed in 1937, Jenkins Hall is named after General Albert Gallatin Jenkins, a Confederate general and slave owner. In 2018, Marshall University established a presidential committee to examine names of buildings across campus.

Students for a Democratic Society promotes education, activism

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 27, 2018
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COLUMN: Support the Soldiers; End the Wars

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 14, 2018
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Kelsey Peters, Weston Wright and Josh Dehaven cross a bridge during Hiking Herd’s recent hike at Barboursville Park.

Hiking Herd makes strides in nature

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 13, 2018
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Professor Charles A. Smith of the University of California spoke to Marshall students and faculty about the causes, impacts and possible solutions regarding gerrymandering in America.

Guest political science professor discusses politics at Marshall

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 9, 2018
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PROACT Recovery Center presented $400K grant from Aetna

PROACT Recovery Center presented $400K grant from Aetna

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 8, 2018
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Amicus Curiae lecture to discuss impact of gerrymandering

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 6, 2018
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Trump supporters rallied for the president, Friday, Nov. 2 at Huntington Tri- State Airport’s Hangar 3, where he discussed issues like the economy, immigration and the upcoming mid-term elections.

Trump supporters attend rally, discuss political ideologies

Douglas Harding, Reporter
November 3, 2018
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Marshall's 55th annual International Festival returned to Huntington Saturday in the Memorial Student Center, encouraging and celebrating cultural diversity and exploration.

Marshall’s 55th annual International Festival celebrates cultural diversity, exploration

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 28, 2018
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Tyler Webb (left) and fellow recovery point volunteers pose with trail signs, on a brief break from replacing hazardous steps on the paths.

Recovery Point volunteers revitalize Huntington Museum of Art nature trails

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 26, 2018
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Cicada Books and Coffee is located at 604 14th Street in West Huntington.

Et Cetera autumn writing contest is underway this week

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 23, 2018
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Adam Booth at the Yeager Symposium.

Yeager symposium features Adam Booth to talk about Appalachia

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 18, 2018
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Women’s rights group, Herd FREE, is fighting for reproductive education, equality for all

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 16, 2018
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President and treasurer of Marshall’s Native American Student Organization, Autumn Lee and Karshara Spaulding, displayed native cultural items and spoke of their meanings and traditions to interested students.

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration encourages cultural education and exploration

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 9, 2018
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President and treasurer of Marshall's Native American Student Organization, Autumn Lee and Karshara Spaulding, displayed native cultural items and spoke of their meanings and traditions to interested students.

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Volunteers helping to repaint the Hal Greer underpass.

[Photo] Marshall University volunteers repaint the Hal Greer underpass

October 7, 2018
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Huntington discusses working-class issues with senate member

Douglas Harding, Reporter
October 5, 2018
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Rally for Recovery to celebrate local recoveries in community

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 29, 2018
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Suggested photo caption: John McCormick, Stephanie Ballou, Dr. Marc Hettlinger, Dr. Aaron Upton and Kristin Cookson participate in a panel discussion on mental health with Marshall students in Drinko Library Room 402.

Local mental health professionals discuss anxiety and depression

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 28, 2018
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Thomas Anderson, Raymond Adkins, J.C. Musser and Joe Staley hang out on the porch of Newness of Life recovery center in Huntington.

Mayor Williams collaborates with Canadian, US officials to fight opioid epidemic

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 25, 2018
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Aurore Danet and friends

HERD AROUND THE WORLD: Aurore Danet, France

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 25, 2018
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Marshall Smashers meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in Harris Hal room 102 to compete in playing various video games.

Marshall Smashers tournaments promote friendly competition among students, locals

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 19, 2018
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Marshall Smashers meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in Harris Hall Room 102 to compete in playing various video games.

Marshall Smashers tournaments promote friendly competition among students, locals

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 18, 2018
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Marshall Smashers meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in Harris Hall Room 102 to compete in playing various video games.

[Photo] Starbucks gets wheels on campus

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter
September 18, 2018
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Downtown Huntington offers a free Wi-Fi network that covers a two-block radius, including Pullman Square.

Marshall students want to expand ‘FREEinDOWNTOWN’ Wi-Fi radius

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 11, 2018
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Representatives from Wolf-Pac, WV ACLU and WV Center on Budget and Policy debated money in politics at Drinko Library.

Organizations debate best way to take money out of politics

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 11, 2018
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Et Cetera searches for more student involvement

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 6, 2018
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Marshall University film club members meet every Tuesday at 7:30p.m. in Harris Hall room 139 to discuss their upcoming projects and discuss related ideas together.

Marshall film club unites student and Huntington creatives

Douglas Harding, Reporter
September 4, 2018
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City Council members discuss signing ordinance that would require landlords to register for mandatory maintenance on Monday evening.

City Council signs ordinance requiring maintenance for rental units

Douglas Harding, Reporter
August 28, 2018
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Local Musicians Holly and the Guy and Emmy Davis performed live music while students browsed and mingled during Friday's Taste of Huntington event.

Marshall University students experience their community during Taste of Huntington event

Douglas Harding, Reporter
August 25, 2018
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