Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Holly Belmont

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter

Holly Belmont is a junior from Summersville, West Virginia, majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in marketing. In addition to reporting for The Parthenon, Holly works for Herd Vision, helping to produce and film broadcasts for Marshall athletics. She is also involved in campus ministries. In her free time, Holly enjoys being with friends, weekend trips, going to fun restaurants and being with her family.

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Marshall students differ in their learning preferences, with some excelling online and others thriving in traditional classrooms.

Marshall students find balance between online and in-person classes

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2025
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Dalton Monk is a faculty member in the Marshall University English department. (Courtesy of Dalton Monk)

After Office Hours: Dalton Monk

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2025
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Marshall Psychology Clinic provides students with free resources to learn healthy coping skills through a new therapy group. (Courtesy of Marshall University Psychology Clinic)

Free therapy group aims to help students cope with rising depression rates

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2025
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Ireland is one of many study abroad destinations. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

How to bring the world home with you

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2025
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Skeffington’s remains committed to customer service and community engagement.

Skeffington’s keeps formalwear local

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2025
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The Advanced Manufacturing Center is home to various workshops and maker spaces.

‘All things creativity’ to be celebrated at Makes Festival

Holly Belmont and Phoenix Bishop
October 17, 2025
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The Army National Guard has an office on campus in the Memorial Student Center.

Student veterans combat unique college stresses

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2025
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Sen. Luke Brumfield authored Resolution 83.09. (Courtesy of Brumfield)

SGA condemns political violence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2025
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Pretty and Poised storefront (The Parthenon/Phoenix Bishop)

Huntington Hotspots: Pretty & Poised

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2025
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Hazing claims inspire prevention movement

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2025
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While some university payments have transitioned to online services, students can conduct most of their financial business in Old Main.

Beyond tuition: Where do student fees go?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2025
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Cohort three of Marshall for All poses with President Smith during Week of Welcome. (Courtesy of Audrey Dotson)

Smith’s gift powers debt-free future

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2025
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The parking lot behind Marshall’s Engineering Building is one of the university’s areas for student parking.

Student parking technology in progress

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2025
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According to Pew Research Center, TikTok’s largest demographic is users between the ages of 18 to 34.

‘Scary to witness’: When social media turns sinister

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2025
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Jimmy John Jacob is an Interim Senator for the Student Government Association at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jimmy John Jacob).

FSL Resolution moved to full Senate

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2025
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Participants in the first day of the 9/11 Days of Service participated in a tribute walk to remember Marshall University alumnus Paul Ambrose and the others who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.

Marshall to hold first major observance of 9/11

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2025
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Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

Student body to have final say on judicial branch cut

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2025
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Calamity J is open for business under new management.

Calamity J Bar and Grill under new ownership

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2025
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Students are now entering their third week of the semester, as classes started on Monday, August. 18.

Fears and firsts: Freshmen begin to navigate campus life

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2025
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Insomnia Cookies employee Jenna Wade serves up ice cream, one of the many treats offered by the dessert shop.

Insomnia Cookies makes Huntington debut near campus

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2025
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Cole died in July 2020 (Courtesy of Lauren's Wish)

Morrisey signs Lauren’s Law, cracking down on drug crime

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2025
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Beyond a caffeine fix, coffee can often serve as a social aspect for students.

Marshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2025
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Connor Waller is the president of the student government association at Marshall University

Student government strikes down student fee increase

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2025
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Rachel Zegler as Snow White in the 2025 remake. Courtesy of Disney.

Disney faces backlash and financial struggles following the release of ‘Snow White’

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2025
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Marshall joins United States Health Promoting Campuses Network

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2025
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reasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Tariffs, taxes and “Liberation Day”: What Trump’s trade war could do for West Virginians

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2025
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West Virginia University holds the Friends of Coal Bowl with a 12-0 over Marshall, with the teams first meeting all the way back in 1911. (Courtesy of Couz’s Corner via Youtube)

Marshall vs. WVU: Is the rivalry still alive?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, watches as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signs a letter of intent to request changes to the state's SNAP and food dye legislation, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Martinsburg, W. Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Gov. Morrisey signs bill banning certain food dyes, suggests changes to SNAP

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2025
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Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, center, reacts to Judge Jean Toal during the Alex Murdaugh jury-tampering hearing at the Richland County Judicial Center, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool)

Hunter Biden hires notorious lawyer in trial

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2025
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Soul Food Cafe (Courtesy of Soul Food Cafe Facebook)

Soul Food Café opens in Huntington

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2025
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Gaming at Marshall has a community of over 700 members. (Courtesy of Marshall Gaming)

Esports to create a strong community for students

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2025
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State Seal of WV. (Courtesy of the WV State Legislature)

March in West Virginia history: key events through the years

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2025
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Huntington Mayor, Patrick Ferrell speaking at the City Council Meeting. (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

Huntington City Council holds pressurized budget discussion

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2025
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Students utilize study spots outside the student center on a warm weekday.

Student tips and tricks for stress reduction and management

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2025
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Kris Hillen at the West Edge Factory (The Parthenon/Holly Belmont)

Huntington Artist Kris Hillen holds first public exhibit

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2025
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Courtesy of the Marshall English Department

Lunchtime faculty readings showcase research and writing of Marshall professors

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2025
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Marshall Day at the Capitol is an annual event that showcases the university to state government leaders.

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2025
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Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Student Body President updates students on plans for spring semester

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2025
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Marybeth Beller. Courtesy of MU Photos.

Political science professor analyzes State of the State address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2025
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Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2025
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Cabell County Courthouse during the President's Day protest.

Protesters raise objections to Trump administration at Cabell County Courthouse

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2025
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Patrick Morrisey giving his first State of the State Address. Photo by Will Price, West Virginia Legislative Photography.

Morrisey gives first State of the State Address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2025
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Craft Your Calm, courtesy of Marshall University Counseling Center

Counseling Center hosts “Craft Your Calm” to help relieve stress and anxiety

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2025
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President Donald Trump signing The Laken Riley Act. Photo by AP News

Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first legislation of his second term

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025
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Holocaust survivors take part in the ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland on January 27.

Auschwitz survivors attend Holocaust Remembrance Day in Poland

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2025
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WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, in Charleston, WV on May 4, 2023.

New governor sets bold agenda: What’s next for West Virginia?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2025
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The upcoming Sunday story time on Feb. 9 will feature the solar system.

Children learn through play in museum programming

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2025
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Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville (The Parthenon/Abigail Cutlip).

Parking technology underway according to Belville-Waller administration

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025
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January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Title IX sheds light on common signs of human trafficking

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025
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Sun Belt fines Marshall for bowl opt-out following transfer portal losses

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2025
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