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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
All content by Rob Engle
Huntington Police Department combats prostitution, drug abuse with diversion program

COFFEE WITH COPS HPD discusses program to combat drugs, prostitution at coffee event

Rob Engle, reporter
December 2, 2015
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Huntington Mayor Steve Williams participates in the Marshall University #GivingTuesday activities at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall Tuesday.

Marshall participates in #GivingTuesday

Rob Engle, reporter
December 1, 2015
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Each rose laid on the fountain represents one of the 75 people who died in the crash.

Marshall community packs plaza for 45th Annual Fountain Ceremony

Rob Engle, reporter
November 16, 2015
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Q & A with Patrick Garbin

Rob Engle, reporter
November 13, 2015
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Kristen Iverson signs copies of her book for students attending the Visiting Writers Series event Monday evening in the Shawkey Room of the Memorial Student Center. Iverson read excerpts from her award-winning book "Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Shadows of Rocky Flats."

[Photo] Kristen Iverson presents in A.E. Visiting Writers Series

Kelsie Lively, reporter
November 10, 2015
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Cory Hughes demonstrates fire breathing Sunday night during the Culture Storm event at The Lantern. The purpose of the event was to show the local talent of artists and performers in Huntington.

Culture Storm blows through The Lantern Sunday evening

Rob Engle, reporter
November 10, 2015
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Culture Storm headed for Huntington

Rob Engle, reporter
November 5, 2015
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Pictured is the Delta Chi house located at 1440 5th Ave. near campus. The fraternity has been suspended on allegations of hazing that took place in the house in September.

Delta Chi suspended on hazing allegations, fraternity appeals

Rob Engle, reporter
November 3, 2015
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Country star Chris Young performs Halloween night at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

Chris Young comes to Huntington Halloween night

Rob Engle, reporter
November 2, 2015
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Valley Gem Sternwheeler to make 10-day stay at Harris Riverfront Park

Rob Engle, reporter
October 28, 2015
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What started as a hobby for Ric Griffith and his daughters has become a worldwide attraction, featuring 3,000 unique pumpkins annually.

Thundering Nerds + Kenova Pumpkin House = NUMERICAL PUMPKINS

Rob Engle, reporter
October 27, 2015
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Obama addressed and audience of about 200 doctors, politicians, community leaders and family member who have been affected by addition. He called for an end to the stigma surrounding drug addiction.

Obama visits Charleston

Rob Engle, reporter
October 21, 2015
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After his speech, President Obama participated in a roundtable discussion with (from left to right) Brent Webster, Charleston Chief of Police, Dr. Michael Brumage, Sylvia Burwell, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Executive Director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, Carrie Dickson, Mother of a recovering addict.

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Governor earl Ray Tomblin (left) and Senator Joe Manchin (right) both spoke at the event, advocating to a bi-partisan solution for this epidemic.

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President Obama takes a selfie with members of the crowd.

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The roundtable discussion centered on practical ways that communities and the nation can combat the drug addition stigma and provide pathways to recovery.

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“When people loosely throw around word like ‘junkie,’ no one wants to be labeled that way. Part of our goal is to replace those words with words like ‘father,’ or ‘daughter,’ or ‘son’ or ‘friend,’” Obama said.

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“That’s the thing about drug abuse, it doesn’t discriminate. It touches everybody from celebrities to college students to soccer moms to inner city kids,” Obama said.

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Kate Grubb, who has a daughter struggling with addiction, tears up as she listens to her husband, David, describe the night they witnessed their daughter’s overdose.

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Media from around the country packed in the East End Community Center for the presidential visit.

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Jordan Coughlin, who introduced President Obama, has been free from active opiate misuse for 22 months. He now serves a recovery specialist at Youth Services System in Wheeling, West Virginia.

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Susan Shumate from the Charleston Gazette-Mail stands with David Grubb, a father who shared his story about witnessing his daughter’s overdose.

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President Barack Obama visited the East End community Center in Charleston, West Virginia Wednesday to speak about the national opioid crisis, which has hit West Virginia particularly hard.”

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Members of the crowd stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, before the arrival of President Obama.

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A base jumper pumps himself up for the 876-foot plunge at Bridge Day Saturday.

Falling with style at 36th Annual Bridge Day

Rob Engle, reporter
October 20, 2015
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Presidential candidate Christopher G. Maples speaks with Huntington Mayor Steve Williams Thursday night at the Arthur Weisburg Family Engineering Complex.

Final presidential candidate visits Marshall campus

Rob Engle, reporter
October 15, 2015
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Jerome A. Gilbert, presidential candidate, speaks to the audience about his plans for Marshall.

Second Presidential candidate visits Marshall’s campus Wednesday

Rob Engle, reporter
October 14, 2015
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National Depression Screening Day

Rob Engle, reporter
October 8, 2015
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Psychology clinic to offer free and anonymous depression screening

Rob Engle, reporter
October 7, 2015
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Campus organizations pink out to support Planned Parenthood amidst congressional threat to funding

Campus organizations pink out to support Planned Parenthood amidst congressional threat to funding

Rob Engle, reporter
September 29, 2015
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United Way packs Visual Arts Center with interactive gala

Rob Engle, reporter
September 28, 2015
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[Photo] St. Mary’s Annual PATH to the Cure 5K

Cadi Duplaga, reporter
September 28, 2015
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A sold-out house of 250 supporter of Advocates Saving Adoptable Pets.

Sold out ASAP auction helps animals

Rob Engle, reporter
September 24, 2015
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Mike Beck and Cindy Dearborn demonstrate how a stream of water can be bent using static electricity.

Water exhibition makes a splash at opening reception

Rob Engle
September 22, 2015
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Marshall receives $500,000 nationally competitive grant for cyberinfrastructure

Rob Engle, reporter
September 17, 2015
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Men’s hair parlor open in downtown Huntington

Rob Engle, reporter
September 16, 2015
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Red Dog Monroe participates in the cast iron cook off.

Annual cook-off helps preserve Appalachian heritage

Rob Engle, reporter
September 7, 2015
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Old Main Emporium, located on 4th Avenue in downtown Huntington, specializes in selling unique Kelly green apparel and accessories.

Old Main Emporium thriving after one year of business

Rob Engle, reporter
September 2, 2015
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Master photographer coaches beginners in Barboursville, Hurricane, and Charleston

Master photographer coaches beginners in Barboursville, Hurricane, and Charleston

Rob Engle, reporter
September 1, 2015
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Student Journalists Shaken by Slaying of Virginia Reporters

Rob Engle, Reporter
August 27, 2015
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