Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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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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[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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TEDX MU Logo

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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Vaccine Rollout Nears Completion Among Faculty

Tyler Spence, Opinion Editor
March 10, 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 Universitys 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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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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