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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
All content by Jared Casto
Over 2,800 attended March on West Virginia (Jan. 21, 3017), according to organizers. The sister march of the March on Washington, D.C. aimed to combat what marchers view as divisive rhetoric in American politics.

[Photo] Column: Women march across history, stomping out gender inequity

Sadie Helmick, LIFE! Editor
January 22, 2018
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(From lefy) Indonesian graduate students Fatmawati Akhmad and Maria Jochu and Vietnamese graduate student Nih Nguyen pose alongside traditional Indonesian items. The Indonesian booth won first place Saturday for most attractive booth at Marshall University's 54th annual International Festival.

[Photo] Marshall University celebrates 54th Annual International Festival

Pamela Young, Reporter
November 6, 2017
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Carter G. Woodson and journalism professor Burnis Morris presents his new book, “Carter G. Woodson: History, The Black Press, and Public Relations.” During the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum event, Morris announced the upcoming speakers and events the Lyceum will offer during Black History Month.

[Photo] Woodson Lyceum announces Black History Month speakers, events

Jesten Richardson, For The Parthenon
November 2, 2017
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[Photo] Pumpkin Festival welcomes fall to West Virginia

Breanna Francis, Reporter
October 9, 2017
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The Saudi Arabia Students Association celebrates Saudi Arabia National Day on the Memorial Student Center plaza Thursday, bringing cake, arabic coffee and cultural discussion to Marshall’s campus. Saudi Arabia National Day celebrates the founding of Saudi Arabia in 1932. This was the fifth year the Marshall organization has held the celebration.

[Photo] Cake, coffee, culture on hand during National Saudi Arabia Day

Pamela Young, Reporter
September 29, 2017
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Freshman computer science major Lynne Thompson (right) confronts open-air preacher John McGlone over his method of envangelism Monday at the Memorial Student Center plaza. A Christian, Thompson disagreed with how McGlone was choosing to spread the teachings of the religion.

Column: ‘Open-air’ preachers may be allowed, but are not welcome

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
September 25, 2017
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This is getting old: Breaking down the new Republican healthcare bill

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
September 21, 2017
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Huntington Professional Firefighters serve their team's chili at the 2015 ChiliFest.

[Photo] 33rd ChiliFest set for Saturday

Hunter Ellis, Reporter
September 7, 2017
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Students lining up to Steak and Shake’s food truck window to order a quick lunch in between classes.

[Photo] Food truck shakes up students’ lunch options

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter
August 28, 2017
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Protesters take to the streets during Trump rally

Protesters take to the streets during Trump rally

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
August 4, 2017
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Huntington Mayor Steve Williams addresses the substance abuse issue in Huntington at the Drug Forum Tuesday at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

Williams to vie for Congressional seat

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
July 20, 2017
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Column: The healthcare debate begins and ends in W.Va.

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
July 6, 2017
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Marshall President Jerome Gilbert (left) and Gov. Jim Justice attend Justice’s “Save Our State” event at Marshall’s Arthur Weisburg Family Applied Engineering Complex March 16. Gilbert and Justice both addressed education and opportunities for young people in West Virginia. (Rick Haye | University Communications)

Tuition hike result of state’s higher education cuts

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
July 6, 2017
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Local residents go 'Over the Edge' for charity

Local residents go ‘Over the Edge’ for charity

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
June 17, 2017
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Column: United States of ‘me’

Jared Casto, Executive Editor
June 2, 2017
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Column: Is the Trump White House in cover-up mode?

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
March 30, 2017
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Column: Enough with the wiretapping nonsense

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
March 13, 2017
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Column: Sessions should face further questioning or resign

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
March 2, 2017
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Column: The president’s bad week

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
February 16, 2017
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Column: Don’t succumb to political fatigue

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
February 9, 2017
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Column: No, really, call your representatives

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
February 2, 2017
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Column: Trump lies visible from all angles

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
January 23, 2017
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Over 2,800 attended Saturday's March on West Virginia, according to organizers. The sister march of the March on Washington, D.C. aimed to combat what marchers view as divisive rhetoric in American politics.

Marshall students, faculty join Women’s March on West Virginia

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
January 21, 2017
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Governor Jim Justice giving his Inauguration on the steps of capitol hill.

Justice inaugurated as 36th governor of West Virginia

Jared Casto, Managing Editor
January 16, 2017
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Column: Rerouting toward progress

Jared Casto, Online Editor
November 14, 2016
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Bill Cole concedes soon after AP announced his defeat in the run for govornor at the X in Charleston, West Virginia November 8, 2016.

Cole falls to Justice

Jared Casto, Online Editor
November 9, 2016
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FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2016, file photo, Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks in Wilmington, N.C. With the first presidential debate complete and its spin cycle nearly over, the two understudies are getting ready to take the main stage. The vice presidential debate on Oct. 4, 2016, will be the only time Republican Mike Pence and Kaine will have the nation’s attention all to themselves, away from their much more well-known running mates. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Column: Reasons voters need to watch the vice presidential debate

Jared Casto, Online Editor
October 3, 2016
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SGA senators are sworn in during the first meeting of senate session 74.

SGA elects new officers, closes senate session 73

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 27, 2016
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SGA president Matt Jarvis speaks at the SGA inauguration inside the President's home, April 24, 2016.

Jarvis, Kinner sworn in

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 25, 2016
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Kiefer Sutherland to perform music from upcoming country album at V-Club

Kiefer Sutherland to perform music from upcoming country album at V-Club

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 21, 2016
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Eva Hawden, a lobbyist representing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, encouraged students to attend the Saban Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C. July 10-13.

SGA addresses developments with bus system, alcohol sales

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 19, 2016
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CAB shows the SGA senate a video that challenges the organization to a kickball game scheduled for 4:30 p.m. May 1 at the softball field.

SGA passes resolution to revise senate apprenticeship program

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 12, 2016
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INTO Marshall students compete in a game of bubble soccer.

INTO Marshall has a ball with Bubble Soccer

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 11, 2016
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Weekly SGA meeting cancelled

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 5, 2016
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(Screenshot) An iPhone featuring the newly released MU App, April 4, 2016.

MUMobile app updates with major aesthetic, functional overhaul

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 4, 2016
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SGA senator Mya Linden cuts the "MU Tobacco Free" cake during Kick Butts at the Memorial Student Center, April 4, 2016.

MU Kick Butts gets 82 signatures in support of campus tobacco free policies

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 4, 2016
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MU Kick Butts to ask students for support of Marshall anti-smoking policies

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 3, 2016
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SGA Treasurer Matt Jarvis addresses the SGA senate Tuesday. SGA passed a resolution to change existing restroom facilities to gender-neutral as well as a resolution to investigate the institution of a collegiate drug addiction recovery program.

SGA looks to establish gender-neutral restroom

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 29, 2016
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RIGHT: Matt Jarvis and Emily Kinner participate in a Student Body Election debate Monday. Jarvis and Kinner will serve as Student Body President and Vice President during the 2016-2017 school year.

Jarvis/Kinner win election, bus system referendum passes

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 16, 2016
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SGA topics include internal improvements and election

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 16, 2016
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SGA candidates answer questions during a debate on March 7, 2016.

KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 11, 2016
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SGA sets inauguration date to April 24

Jared Casto
March 9, 2016
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Student Body President and Vice President candidates debate Tuesday evening in the Don Morris room.

Student Body candidates engage in first debate

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 9, 2016
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Carla Lapelle, interim dean of student affairs, swears in apprentices as senators at Student Government Association meeting.

[Photo] Marshall students deserve a strong SGA

Editorial
March 9, 2016
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SGA Student Body President, VP candidates to square off in debate

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 8, 2016
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Duncan Wagaman speaks to the senate about recent devlopments in the transportation system at the SGA Meeting, March 1, 2016.

Transportation system, alcohol sales survey topics at SGA meeting

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 2, 2016
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Student Body President Duncan Waugaman and Vice President Isabelle Rogner open the student government filing meeting with a brief informational session on running for office.

Next SGA officers begin campaigns

Jared Casto, Reporter
March 2, 2016
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INTO’s “American Survival” series teaches international students about “Dating and Sex in America”

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 24, 2016
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Sen. Jacob Lovejoy expresses his concerns about the new meal plan options to the senate during Tuesday's SGA meeting.

SGA discusses alcohol, meal plans at meeting

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 24, 2016
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Thunder Dance Marathon raises awareness of pediatric cancer

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 18, 2016
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Second-year graduate public administration student Cody Jones voices his opinion Tuesday of SGA’s Feb. 10 failed resolution to condemn the West Virginia legislature’s Religious Freedom and Restoration Act.

SGA prohibits hoverboards, approves vegan food options as students voice RFRA decision opinions

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 17, 2016
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The LGBTQ office is located in room BW-31 of the Memorial Student Center and is the primary safe zone environment for LGBTQ students.

SGA resolution to condemn RFRA fails

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 10, 2016
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Kenny Jones, INTO Marshall student engagement coordinator, greets students at the INTO Chinese New Year celebration.

INTO Marshall brings in the Chinese New Year

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 9, 2016
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Photography enthusiast Michael Adkins showcases his camera collection inside his apartment on Thursday.

Something old, something new: analog v. digital media

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 9, 2016
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Bras donated to the Free The Girls bra drive, February 4, 2016.

SGA accepting donations for women in need

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 4, 2016
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Student Body President Duncan Waugaman speaks to the Student Government Association Tuesay at SGA’s meeting.

Child poverty program, absence policy and campus trees discussed at SGA meeting

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 3, 2016
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Carla Lapelle, interim dean of student affairs, swore in apprentices as senators at the meeting. The six new senators include Sam Cain, Elise Gooding, Ethan Higginbotham, Shelby McCracken, Shaylin Reid and Cody Straley.

SGA elects historian, swears in new senators

Jared Casto, Reporter
January 27, 2016
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Transportation system could be essential for growing student population

Jared Casto, Reporter
January 26, 2016
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Waugaman remembers White, welcomes new university president

Jared Casto, Reporter
January 21, 2016
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SGA promises change within alliance, throughout university

Jared Casto, Reporter
January 20, 2016
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VAC’s National Juried Exhibition features national artists

Jared Casto, Reporter
January 19, 2016
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Nichcha Subdee is an INTO student from Thailand who enjoys spending time in Pullman Square and traveling to new places any chance she has.

#INTOMUViews|Nichcha Subdee

Jared Casto, reporter
November 10, 2015
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Shuo Xu standing in front of INTO sign at Marshall.

#INTOMUViews Shuo Xu

Jared Casto, contributor
October 12, 2015
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Maidina Mulati

#INTOMUViews

Jared Casto, contributor
September 28, 2015
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INTO Interview

INTO Interview

Jared Casto, contributor
September 14, 2015
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Jagan Pagala

#INTOMUviews: Jagan Pagala

Jared Casto, Contributor
April 23, 2015
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MU Indian Student Association to celebrate heritage with Holi Festival

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 22, 2015
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INTO MU panel addresses xenophobia

Jared Casto, Contributer
April 16, 2015
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Kumar Raj

#INTOMUviews: Kumar Raj

Jared Casto, Contributor
April 8, 2015
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Xenophobia forum takes simple approach to spread awareness

Jared Casto, Reporter
April 1, 2015
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Tony Zhang

#INTOMUviews: Tony Zhang

Jared Casto, Contributor
March 25, 2015
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