Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Tyler Spence

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor

Tyler Spence is an award-winning reporter and editor from Huntington, West Virginia. Tyler has traveled across West Virginia to tell stories of some of the state’s most misunderstood towns, and closely covered the selection of Marshall’s new university president in the fall of 2021 while serving as managing editor. Tyler won three awards from the West Virginia Press Association for his work at The Parthenon in 2021 and interned at The Herald-Dispatch in the summer of 2022. Tyler has served as the Executive Editor since the beginning of 2022 and has worked to bring The Parthenon into the digital age. Tyler majors in multimedia journalism and public relations with a minor in political science. Tyler’s goal after college is to cover politics or international affairs for a national publication. He is currently involved as a leader at the local Young Life organization.

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Former MU Med School Dean Earns 6th Retraction

Former MU Med School Dean Earns 6th Retraction

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
November 30, 2022
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Farewell, Parthenon: Lessons I’ve Learned

Farewell, Parthenon: Lessons I’ve Learned

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
November 29, 2022
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Homecoming Love Story: New Mr. Marshall Proposes on Football Field

Homecoming Love Story: New Mr. Marshall Proposes on Football Field

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
November 9, 2022
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[Photo] Marshall Basketball Takes Over Downtown

Evan Green, Managing Editor
October 13, 2022
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Student Body Vice President Walker Tatum pies Alec Hess.

[Photo] Alpha Sigma Phi Hosts “Pie a Sig” Event

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter
October 4, 2022
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Marshall Paid C-USA $1.75 Million to Exit Early

Marshall Paid C-USA $1.75 Million to Exit Early

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
September 23, 2022
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The Problem with Commuting

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
September 20, 2022
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President Brad D. Smith originally announced his plan for debt-free graduation during his investiture last fall

Smith Announces Goal to End Student Debt at MU in 10 Years

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
September 16, 2022
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Tyler Spence, executive editor, sits down to speak with Marshall University president Brad D. Smith

An Interview With University President Brad D. Smith

Tyler Spence and Brad D. Smith
August 30, 2022
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Best-selling Author Jane Wolfe Writes Biography on Successful Marshall Alum

Best-selling Author Jane Wolfe Writes Biography on Successful Marshall Alum

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
August 30, 2022
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Kipp Bodnar Appointed to Board of Governors

Kipp Bodnar Appointed to Board of Governors

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
August 29, 2022
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University Removes Mask Mandate Regardless of Community Transmission

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
August 2, 2022
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Huntington City Council Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
July 12, 2022
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Board of Governors Approves Baseball Stadium Plan

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 24, 2022
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University president Brad D. Smith hosts his first press conference, highlighting his first 100 days in office.

President Smith Holds First Press Conference

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 20, 2022
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Board of Governors Sets Project Priorities, Changes to Student Conduct Policies

Board of Governors Sets Project Priorities, Changes to Student Conduct Policies

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 16, 2022
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Marshall Set to Celebrate Juneteenth

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 14, 2022
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Two Governor’s Schools to be Hosted at MU

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 14, 2022
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Advice for Commuter Students

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 2, 2022
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Advice for New Members of the Herd

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
June 2, 2022
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Isabella Griffiths thanked family, friends and supporters after being inaugurated as Student Government Association President.

Griffiths and Tatum Inaugurated SGA President and Vice President

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
April 22, 2022
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President Smith Announces New Provost

President Smith Announces New Provost

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
April 6, 2022
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Arrest Made in Premier Shooting

Arrest Made in Premier Shooting

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
April 5, 2022
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[Photo] Traffic Calming Needed on 3rd and 5th Ave, According to Infrastructure Project

Victoria Ware, Reporter
April 5, 2022
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Griffiths and Walker speaking to supporters after their victory announcement.

Griffiths and Tatum Win SGA Election

Conner Woodruff and Tyler Spence
March 31, 2022
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C-USA Announces Resolution, MU and Others Allowed to Join Sun Belt

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
March 30, 2022
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In Response to Two Shootings, Premier’s Liquor License Suspended

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
March 28, 2022
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Alpha Sigma Phi

PHOTOS: First Greek Sing in Over Two Years

Tyler Spence and Shauntelle Thompson
March 27, 2022
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Marshall Announces Final Candidates in Provost Search

Marshall Announces Final Candidates in Provost Search

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
March 25, 2022
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Marshall Announces New Masking Policy, Masks Optional Indoors based on CDC Color Code System.

Marshall Announces New Masking Policy, Masks Optional Indoors based on CDC Color Code System.

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
March 24, 2022
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On Monday, West Virginia lawmakers removed universities from being targeted in a bill that would dictate how lessons on race and identity can be taught in school after college professors roundly criticized the legislation.

[Photo] WV Legislature Removes Higher-Ed from “Anti-Racism” and Identity Teaching Bill

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter
March 8, 2022
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Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

Gov. Justice Bans Purchase and Sale of Russian Liquors

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
March 1, 2022
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Protect the Rights of Student Journalists – Support SB 216

Tyler Spence and Duncan Slade
February 23, 2022
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Mayor Williams Casts Vision, Gives Budget in State of the City Address

Mayor Williams Casts Vision, Gives Budget in State of the City Address

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
February 16, 2022
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Not Just Venues, Music Itself Impacted By the Pandemic

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
February 8, 2022
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OPINION: No One Instagrams Their Bad Days

OPINION: No One Instagrams Their Bad Days

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
January 25, 2022
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Spring Semester Begins Within Omicron Surge

Spring Semester Begins Within Omicron Surge

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor
January 20, 2022
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Brad Smith Will Be Just Fine

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
November 2, 2021
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Mr. Brad Smith speaking at Marshall University commencement in 2014..

Brad D. Smith Announced as New University President

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
October 27, 2021
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Why We Should (and Should Not) Pick Each Presidential Candidate

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
October 19, 2021
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It’s Almost Time to Remove the Mask Mandate; Or At Least Think About It

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
September 29, 2021
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Protestors line the Marshall University sidewalks

Anti-Abortion Group Demonstrates, Counter Protests Ensue

Tyler Spence and Isabella Robinson
September 22, 2021
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Joe Biden Chose to Save Lives, not Popularity

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
September 13, 2021
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Drake’s Certified Lover Boy

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
September 7, 2021
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Kanye Returns to Form with “Donda”

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
September 1, 2021
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Students walk to classes on campus

School of Medicine Mandates Vaccine for Students, Employees

Tyler Spence, Managing Editor
September 1, 2021
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Flash flooding forces many to leave their vehicles behind

[Photo] Flash Flooding Leaves Huntington Drenched

Jayden Taylor, Reporter
September 1, 2021
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Notable History Professor To Retire

Notable History Professor To Retire

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
April 20, 2021
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Over the years, Ona has been recognized around the country and by national media outlets for their innovative sound and, in the meantime, have become local legends in the process.

Ona talks new music, playing at Mountain Stage

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
April 13, 2021
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As of the 2010 Census, Crum’s population was 182. The town is only an hour from Huntington and sits on the border between the southern county line of Wayne and the northern line of Mingo County and on the West Virginia side of the Tug Fork, or Tug River, which divides the Mountain State with Kentucky.

Crum, WV- a town on borrowed time

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
April 13, 2021
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Parks and Griffith win SGA election.

Parks and Griffith win SGA presidential election

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
April 6, 2021
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SGA election candidates lay out platforms in presidential debate

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 30, 2021
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TEDx Marshall: for a community continuously rising

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2021
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SGA Presidential Elections underway

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2021
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The Welch Municipal Parking Garage is the oldest publicly owned parking garage in the U.S.

McDowell County- A Misunderstood People

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 16, 2021
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A Renewed Focus on Men's Mental Health

A Renewed Focus on Men’s Mental Health

Tyler Spence, Editor
March 16, 2021
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How we failed a generation: How we broke Generation Z

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2021
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Vaccine Rollout Nears Completion Among Faculty

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2021
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The epidemic of loneliness: how Reddit became the place to sell digital company

The epidemic of loneliness: how Reddit became the place to sell digital company

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2021
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I hate Twitter.

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2021
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West Virginia House delegates enter chambers, Saturday, March 9. New proposals concerning water quality and protections will not be reviewed until the 2020 legislative session.

Campus carry resurfaces, prompts response

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2021
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Desensitized to death

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2021
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Vehicles and scenery around Marshall University's campus were covered in ice from the storms that came through Monday night.

Ice storm disrupts remote learning

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 16, 2021
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The future, according to MU President Gilbert

The future, according to MU President Gilbert

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 9, 2021
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The glass is half full – just trust me.

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 9, 2021
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A New Advising System in an unusual Time

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 3, 2021
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President Gilbert named Volunteer of the Year

President Gilbert named Volunteer of the Year

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2021
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Making progress, together.

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2021
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Make America Governable Again

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
January 26, 2021
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Pandemic presents enrollment challenges for universities

Pandemic presents enrollment challenges for universities

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
January 26, 2021
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Column: How a Democracy Falls . . .

Tyler Spence
October 6, 2020
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In this February 2020 photo, Democratic presidential candidate entrepreneur Andrew Yang speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.

COLUMN: Why Andrew Yang has changed politics for the next decade

Tyler Spence, Contributor
February 18, 2020
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Active Minds put up a wall last week to allow students to write about their mental health struggles and how they cope.

COLUMN: Mental health on campus

Tyler Spence, Contributor
November 5, 2019
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