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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
All content by Rebecca Turnbull

We Are.. Reclaiming the City: A Q&A with President Jerome Gilbert

Rebecca Turnbull, For the Parthneon
April 26, 2018
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(From left) Dr. Sydnee, Justin and Travis McElroy answer questions from the audience after the podcast tapings relating to their upcoming projects, their podcast-making process and their love for Huntington, West Virginia.

[Photo] McElroys offer a humorous educational experience at Yeager symposium

Danite Belay, Reporter
November 3, 2017
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(From left) Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy and Griffin McElroy are co-hosts of popular podcast and online television series “My Brother, My Brother and Me.” During their live recording Nov. 2 at the Keith-Albee, Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy will give a live recording of podcast “Shmanners,” while Dr. Sydnee McElroy and husband Justin will perform “Sawbones.”

McElroy family podcasts to record at Keith-Albee

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
October 19, 2017
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2016 Super Day

[Photo] Super Day reading event to continue for second year on campus

Sarah Ingram, for The Parthenon
September 25, 2017
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Sen. Manchin awards Purple Heart to Pearl Harbor veteran

Sen. Manchin awards Purple Heart to Pearl Harbor veteran

Rebecca Turnbull, News Editor
September 17, 2017
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President Gilbert poses with journalism professor Burnis Morris after Burnis is honored with a Distinguished Artists & Scholars Award.

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President Gilbert stands with this year's recipients of the Hedrick Program Grant for Teaching Innovation: (from left to right) English instructor Anna Rollins, assistant professor of geology Mitchell Scharman and assistant professor of English Kristen Lillvis.

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President Jerry Gilbert commends an audience of retiring and current faculty members Tuesday during the Spring General Faculty Meeting for their service to Marshall University.

[Photo] From football to the future, Gilbert enjoys it all

Brooke Estep, Reporter
August 30, 2016
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President Jerry Gilbert shows off the specialized, lime green Allez bicycle he bought this year to continue his cycling passion in Huntington.

Through tragedy and triumphs, Gilbert vows to enjoy the ride

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 20, 2016
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Junior business management and management information systems major Anthony Bady can't help but smile when talking about his own memories as a member of the Marshall campus community.

Falling in love with Marshall: The Role of a Campus Tour Guide

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 18, 2016
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Marshall University ceramics and clay club students made over 1,000 bowls for Empty Bowls.

[Photo] 13th Annual Empty Bowls raises funds for Facing Hunger Foodbank

Clara Maynard, Reporter
April 18, 2016
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President Jerry Gilbert is incorporating competitive faculty and staff salaries in his strategic plan for Marshall University, which he discussed Thursday at a meeting of the Faculty Senate in BE5. Gilbert said he is pushing for salary increases despite possibly impending state budget cuts in order to establish a long-term goal for the university and raise Marshall's national prominence.

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Marshall MEDLIFE 5k to help build house in Peru

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 14, 2016
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President Jerry Gilbert is incorporating competitive faculty and staff salaries in his strategic plan for Marshall University, which he discussed Thursday at a meeting of the Faculty Senate in BE5. Gilbert said he is pushing for salary increases despite possibly impending state budget cuts in order to establish a long-term goal for the university and raise Marshall's national prominence.

Marshall plans to increase employee salaries

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 14, 2016
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President Jerry Gilbert is incorporating competitive faculty and staff salaries in his strategic plan for Marshall University, which he discussed Thursday at a meeting of the Faculty Senate in BE5. Gilbert said he is pushing for salary increases despite possibly impending state budget cuts in order to establish a long-term goal for the university and raise Marshall's national prominence.

[Photo] Gilbert looks to university's future during higher ed workshop

September 14, 2016
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Panel aims to educate on sexual and reproductive health

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 11, 2016
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MSA member and Marshall graduate student Waleed Asif donns a "USA" hat as he dyes a shirt in the colors of the American flag Wednesday on Buskirk Field in celebration of "Hijab Day" for Islam Awareness Week.

Tying into the truth about Islam

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 6, 2016
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President Gilbert talks wih Director of Library Operations JingPing Zhang during Gilbert's open house for faculty and staff at his home April 4, 2016.

President Gilbert opens his door to faculty and staff

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
April 4, 2016
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Board of Governors Chairman Michael Sellards urges the Faculty Senate Thursday to "fight for every single dollar" as Marshall University continues to develop strategies to continue addressing the budget crisis.

Faculty Senate discusses strategies for budget crisis

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 31, 2016
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Treasurer of Marshall's Amnesty International chapter Kristin Wallace writes information for the letter-writing campaign on the blackboard in room 529 of Smith Hall.

Students send support to Syria

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 30, 2016
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Social enterprise to revitalize Appalachian region

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 16, 2016
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One room school house facts are displayed on a chalkboard in the Marshall University One-Room Schoolhouse Museum.

The forgotten classroom

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 16, 2016
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Perella Weinberg Partner Asset Manager Trey Thompson discusses investment strategy options with the Board of Governors Friday in the fourth floor conference room of the Applied Engineering Complex.

Board of Governors changes university investment strategies

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 14, 2016
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Kim Bretta, left, and Troy Vagianelis of Boston College volunteer during their spring break with the Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity to assist with constructing a home Friday.

[Photo] Boston College students spend break volunteering in Huntington

Clara Maynard, Reporter
March 14, 2016
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Junior marketing major Ellen Castro writes about her career goals during the "How to Market Yourself" workshop Wednesday in Corbly Hall room 105.

Building a personal brand gets personal

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 10, 2016
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Marshall University gaurd Justin Edmonds attempts drive by a defender Thursday against Louisiana Tech University at the Cam Henderson Center.

[Photo] Marshall men’s basketball faces Southern Mississippi in regular-season finale

Christian Hisman, Reporter
March 3, 2016
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Left to right: Donetta Blankenship, Deb Pekny and Barbara Hagan discuss environmental dangers during the Rural Women in Activism panel discussion.

[Photo] Appalachian activists speak out against evironmental dangers

Lydia Waybright, Reporter
March 3, 2016
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Campus minister for Marshall United Methodist Students, Rev. Ben Wells discusses ways to implement budget plans with students Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center during the Financial Freedom Workshop.

Financial workshop boosts students’ budgeting plans

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 2, 2016
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National Geographic photographer to speak in Charleston

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
March 1, 2016
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Faculty and staff make their way down the buffet during the Diversity Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Monday in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center.

A feast of friendship

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 29, 2016
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Sophomore roommates Sarah Nix and Sonia Chandi determine how to divide up responsibilities while rooming in Willis Hall on Marshall's campus.

Roomie to the rescue: how to be the right roommate

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 24, 2016
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Professor of biology, Philippe Georgel addresses the Faculty Senate Thursday, Feb. 18, on the importance of rejecting HB 2446 to prevent guns from being carried in the wrong hands.

Faculty Senate rejects bill allowing guns on campus

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 18, 2016
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Clinical and translational science program to benefit Appalachian region

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 22, 2016
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President Jerry Gilbert (middle) speaks to Carolyn Haden (far left) and David Haden (far right) Monday at The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing.

President Gilbert plans to capitalize on South Charleston Campus

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 22, 2016
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Writer Tom Noyes autographs copies of his latest fiction piece "Come by Here: A Novella and Stories" during the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writer Series on Tuesday in Room BE5 of the Memorial Student Center.

Visiting Writers Series is one for the books

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 16, 2016
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Visiting Writers Series continues this week

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 15, 2016
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Sophomore psychology major, Bradley McCoy fills out thank you letters for donors on Love a Donor Day.

Students send love to scholarship donors

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 10, 2016
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Research internship for minority students deadline approaching

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 9, 2016
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President Gilbert discussing the Center with Director Homer Preece (center) and John Sang, Chairman of the Advisory Board (right).

President Gilbert interacts with Mid-Ohio Valley Center campus community

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 9, 2016
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Burnis Morris, Dr. Carter G. Woodson Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall University, helps recognize Feb. 5 as Dr. Carter G. Woodson day.

[Photo] Huntington City Mayor proclaims February 5 Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day

Elayna Conard, Reporter
February 7, 2016
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Corbin Trent, the founder of Tennessee for Bernie Sanders and a campaign coordinator based out of the national staff speaks to Sander's supporters Saturday at Marshall University Rec center.

[Photo] Bernie supporters attend rally at Marshall Rec Center

February 7, 2016
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day to be observed Friday

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 5, 2016
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President Jerome A. Gilbert speaks with faculty members at the Council of Chairs inside Drinko Library, February 4, 2016.

Council of Chairs discusses ideas to improve university

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 5, 2016
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President Jerome A. Gilbert speaks with students, faculty, and other members of the Marshall community during his office's open house, February 4, 2016.

Gilbert meets students, faculty at open house

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
February 3, 2016
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Student Body President Duncan Waugaman speaks to the Student Government Association Tuesay at SGA’s meeting.

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

Jared Casto, Reporter
February 3, 2016
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Deadline approaching for SAS submissions

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
January 27, 2016
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Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert poses for a photograph inside his office on Monday, Jan. 25.

Where the Rhododendrons Grow: The Life and Times of President Jerry Gilbert

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
January 27, 2016
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Faculty Senate address budget concerns

Faculty Senate address budget concerns

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
January 22, 2016
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President Jerry Gilbert

President Gilbert introduces goals for future of Marshall

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
January 20, 2016
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A last day Q & A with Gary White

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter
January 19, 2016
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