Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
All content by Franklin Norton
LET ME BE FRANK: One Last Time

LET ME BE FRANK: One Last Time

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
December 4, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Food

LET ME BE FRANK: On Food

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
November 27, 2018
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Safety Town celebrates a safe Halloween

Safety Town celebrates a safe Halloween

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
October 30, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: Hug Somebody

LET ME BE FRANK: Hug Somebody

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
October 16, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: ON PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES

LET ME BE FRANK: ON PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES

Franklin Norton and Franklin Norton
October 9, 2018
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Quarterback Isaiah Green (17) runs off the field after NC State forced the Herd to punt. Green is suppressed by NC State’s heavy coverage of Tyre Brady.

[Photo] Herd football opens C-USA play at WKU

Morgan, Griffith
September 25, 2018
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Red flags are set up on campus to represent the warning sign of violence in relationships.

[Photo] Red Flag campaign sparks relationship violence discussion

Joelle Gates, Reporter
September 18, 2018
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Starbucks employees serve samples of nitro cold brew coffee on the Memorial Student Center Plaza Sept. 14.

[Photo] Starbucks gets wheels on campus

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter
September 18, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Fruit Flies

LET ME BE FRANK: On Fruit Flies

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
September 11, 2018
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Hannah Petracca served as presiding officer at SGA's weekly meeting to discuss legislation and honor military personnel.

[Photo] SGA meets to discuss legislation, honor military personnel on 9/11

Hannah Graham, Reporter
September 11, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Sundays

LET ME BE FRANK: On Sundays

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
September 4, 2018
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Franklin Norton I The Parthenon Members of Pediatric Entertainment Program recruit for their group at the Student Engagement Fair Tuesday on the Student Center plaza.

[Photo] Student Organization and Involvement Fair exposes students to opportunities on campus

Hannah Graham, Reporter
August 28, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On CrossFit

LET ME BE FRANK: On CrossFit

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
August 28, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Modern Romance

LET ME BE FRANK: On Modern Romance

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
August 7, 2018
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An orientation love story, 40 years in the making

An orientation love story, 40 years in the making

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
August 7, 2018
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American Queen makes stop in Huntington

Sadie Helmick and Franklin Norton
July 24, 2018
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City leaders on July 17, 2018, guiding the community with their first steps on the journey of walking to the moon.

Huntington shoots for the moon

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
July 24, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Summer Blues

LET ME BE FRANK: On Summer Blues

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
July 24, 2018
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New provost ready to take the herd by the horns

New provost ready to take the herd by the horns

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
July 11, 2018
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Governor's Honors Academy, led by Dan Hollis and Rebecca Turnbull, walk down Fourth Avenue to the fireworks on Tuesday, July 3.

Governor’s Honors Academy takes over Marshall

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
July 11, 2018
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Franklin Norton, left, stands with Sarah Payne, associate vice president for external engagement at the Marshall University Research Corporation, and Marshall University president Jerry Gilbert at the My Huntington press conference on July 9.

LET ME BE FRANK: On ‘My Huntington’

Franklin Norton, Manging Editor
July 10, 2018
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Hundreds of new students flock to Marshall for first week of orientation

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
June 27, 2018
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Let Me Be Frank: On Fear

Let Me Be Frank: On Fear

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
June 26, 2018
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Huntington community leaders participate in a Groundbreaking Ceremony to begin Phase One of the all-inclusive playground at St. Cloud Commons.

Phase One of all-inclusive playground is underway

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
June 1, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
April 16, 2018
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Marshall senior takes the weight of owning CrossFit

Marshall senior takes the weight of owning CrossFit

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
April 9, 2018
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Franklin sits and relaxes in downtown Huntington with his friend and roommate Josh Hastings.

LET ME BE FRANK: On Timeout

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
April 2, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Growing Up

LET ME BE FRANK: On Growing Up

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
March 26, 2018
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[Photo] Does sameness achieve equality?

Benjamin O'Dell, Contributor
March 5, 2018
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Education

LET ME BE FRANK: On Education

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor
February 19, 2018
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Let Me Be Frank: On Christmas

Let Me Be Frank: On Christmas

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
December 7, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: On Matt Lauer

LET ME BE FRANK: On Matt Lauer

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
November 30, 2017
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Franklin on his last day of high school, sitting outside at lunch with his friends for the last time.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON NOSTALGIA

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
November 9, 2017
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Franklin with friends at the New River Gorge, Long Point Trail, on Bridge Day

Let Me Be Frank: On International Students

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
November 3, 2017
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Franklin and friends at Bridge Day.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
November 2, 2017
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Franklin waiting in line in 2011 for the final Harry Potter film release.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON WAITING IN LINE

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
October 26, 2017
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Girmay Berhie, a Marshall professor and director of the Health Informatics Department, coloring President Jerry Gilbert’s hair in front of the fountain.

[Photo] Gilbert goes green to support United Way

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter
October 26, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: ON ‘TREAT YO SELF’

LET ME BE FRANK: ON ‘TREAT YO SELF’

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
October 19, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: ON MIDTERMS

LET ME BE FRANK: ON MIDTERMS

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
October 12, 2017
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Franklin and friends at the opening night of “IT,” in Pullman Plaza.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON SCARY MOVIES

Franklin Norton
October 5, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: ON COMMUNITY

LET ME BE FRANK: ON COMMUNITY

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
September 28, 2017
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Franklin having coffee with Mayor Steve Williams.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON COFFEE SHOPS

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
September 21, 2017
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Franklin Norton

LET ME BE FRANK: ON CUFFING SEASON

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
September 14, 2017
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Franklin at his sister's wedding 2015.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON F.O.M.O.

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
September 7, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: ON TAYLOR SWIFT

LET ME BE FRANK: ON TAYLOR SWIFT

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
September 4, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
August 31, 2017
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LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

LET ME BE FRANK: WITH FRANKLIN NORTON

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager
August 28, 2017
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President Donald Trump speaks Thursday during a campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. (Franklin Norton | The Parthenon)

Donald Trump and West Virginia: Star-Crossed Lovers

Franklin Norton and Lydia Waybright
August 7, 2017
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President Donald Trump speaks Thursday during a campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. (Franklin Norton | The Parthenon)

Trump talks coal, economy, Russia during Huntington visit

Franklin Norton, Life! Editor
August 4, 2017
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West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee (left) and Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert take a selfie at (Twitter Image)

Marshall, WVU presidents collaborate to bring economic development to W.Va.

Franklin Norton, Life! Editor
July 27, 2017
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Party on the Patio to feature authentic Reggae artist

Party on the Patio to feature authentic Reggae artist

Franklin Norton, Life! Editor
July 20, 2017
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Review: HART in the Park’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ lives up to its source material

Franklin Norton, Life! Editor
July 6, 2017
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Marshall University's Student Body President, Matt Jarvis, poses for a photo outside at the Memorial Student Center Fountain. Jarvis is set to give a presentation at Huntington City Hall on Monday at 7 p.m.

Jarvis prepares talk on LGBTQ+ experience in WV

Franklin Norton, LIFE! Editor
June 23, 2017
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Campus abuzz as new students arrive for orientation

Campus abuzz as new students arrive for orientation

Franklin Norton, Life! Editor
June 22, 2017
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Grindstone employee Hunter Way poses with a cup of Austin's Ice Cream.

Grindstone Coffeeology celebrates one year with big announcement

Franklin Norton, Features Editor
June 5, 2017
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Strawberry Pie Week wraps up at Jim’s Restaurant

Strawberry Pie Week wraps up at Jim’s Restaurant

Franklin Norton, Features Editor
May 20, 2017
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Local nonprofit seeks to ‘ReBUILD’ community

Franklin Norton, Reporter
May 1, 2017
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Huntington named ‘America’s Best Community,’ awarded $3M grand prize

Huntington named ‘America’s Best Community,’ awarded $3M grand prize

Franklin Norton, Reporter
April 19, 2017
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Marshall men take a stand against gender violence — in heels

Franklin Norton, Reporter
April 13, 2017
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‘StinkFest’ to celebrate arrival of ramp season

Franklin Norton, Reporter
April 6, 2017
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Mayor Steve Williams speaks to Marshall student during Coffee with the Mayor.

City presses on in the race for America’s Best Community

Franklin Norton, Reporter
March 30, 2017
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Safety Town updates vehicles, students get to test drive

Franklin Norton, Reporter
March 27, 2017
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Manchin

Manchin makes stop in Huntington for health care town hall

Franklin Norton, Reporter
March 19, 2017
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Jarvis, Kinner re-elected for a second term

Franklin Norton, Reporter
March 16, 2017
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SGA presidential, vice presidential candidates engage in first debate

Franklin Norton, Reporter
March 8, 2017
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The first SGA Presidential debate for 2017 to begin Tuesday

Franklin Norton, Reporter
March 6, 2017
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Marshall University ceramics and clay club students made over 1,000 bowls for Empty Bowls.

‘Empty Bowls’ leads to full stomachs

Franklin Norton, Reporter
February 23, 2017
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Marshall University to host first ever Bridal and Special Event Expo

Franklin Norton, Reporter
February 16, 2017
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Mayor Williams delivers State of the City address, tackles budget deficit and offers updates

Franklin Norton, Reporter
February 15, 2017
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Justice proposes state budget cuts

Franklin Norton, Reporter
February 9, 2017
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“No Ban, No Wall”, protesters stand in solidarity with immigrants

Franklin Norton, Reporter
February 2, 2017
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Shelter takes big steps in helping its residents

Shelter takes big steps in helping its residents

Franklin Norton, Reporter
January 23, 2017
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‘Together We Rise’ addresses racial issues

Franklin Norton, Reporter
January 19, 2017
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Create Huntington strives for urban renewal

Franklin Norton, Reporter
January 13, 2017
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