Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Douglas Harding

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor

Douglas Harding is a 22-year-old writer from Sissonville, West Virginia. He plans to graduate in December from Marshall University, where he studies journalism, English and history. Douglas is a member of the Honors College, where he also has worked as an editor and writer for the Honors Oracle. During his time in college, Douglas also has worked as an intern beat reporter for the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington and has been closely involved with various grassroots organizations, movements and initiatives, such as the West Virginia Can’t Wait movement. Douglas’ vast life experiences have shaped his passions for learning about people and the places they live, as well as reading, writing, traveling, listening to music and simply living life to its fullest. He has special interests in the fields of politics, culture, literature and sports. After college, he would like to make a living writing about poverty, struggling communities and grassroots involving working-class political movements. Find more of Douglas’s work at hardingdouglasj.wordpress.com.

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Community members, activists and lawmakers in favor of the CROWN Act gathered at the state capitol March 13 to demonstrate support of the bill to end hair discrimination.

[Photo] Supporters rally in favor of CROWN Act

Isabella Robinson, News Editor
March 15, 2021
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Report: West Virginia law enforcement agencies are criminally irresponsible

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
December 1, 2020
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Farewell from Douglas...

Farewell from Douglas…

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
November 17, 2020
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Coronavirus cases continue to rise

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
November 3, 2020
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Door outside of University College located in Smith Hall.

[Photo] University College helps students choose focus for studies

Jonathan Still, Reporter
October 20, 2020
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W.Va. medical cannabis industry prioritizes corporate profits over local farmers, jobs and businesses

W.Va. medical cannabis industry prioritizes corporate profits over local farmers, jobs and businesses

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
October 13, 2020
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Students, alumni raise questions about virtual commencement

Douglas Harding, Executive Reporter
October 6, 2020
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Jeanette Rowsey speaking during the conference.

Local candidates unveil Protect Our Children policy plan

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 29, 2020
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Homeless in Huntington: Adam Pingle

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 22, 2020
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[Photo] Writing Center open with limited face-to-face

Jonathan Still, Reporter
September 22, 2020
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[Photo] H.E.L.P. Center supports students’ academic pursuits

Jonathan Still, Reporter
September 22, 2020
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W.Va. internet speeds worsening throughout pandemic

W.Va. internet speeds worsening throughout pandemic

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 15, 2020
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RADICAL PERSPECTIVE: No country for young people

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 8, 2020
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RADICAL PERSPECTIVE: Julian Assange is an (honorary) American hero

RADICAL PERSPECTIVE: Julian Assange is an (honorary) American hero

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 8, 2020
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Natalie Cline, Cathy Kunkel, Hilary Turner, Paula Jean Swearengin

W.Va. women make Democratic Party history

Douglas Harding and Sequoia Ware
September 8, 2020
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A popup COVID-19 test has been set up on the plaza of Marshall's campus.

New phase of coronavirus testing underway

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 8, 2020
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Locals march to protest police brutality, racism

Locals march to protest police brutality, racism

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 4, 2020
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W.Va. prison spending has increased more drastically than in any other state

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
September 1, 2020
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Marshall University breaks ground for new flight school

Marshall University breaks ground for new flight school

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
August 25, 2020
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Students concerned about campus safety; University “optimistic”

Students concerned about campus safety; University “optimistic”

Douglas Harding, Executive editor
August 25, 2020
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Marshall 1 of 9 schools to offer new Mission Act scholarships to qualifying veterans

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
August 25, 2020
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Medical school student receives $11,500 research scholarship

Medical school student receives $11,500 research scholarship

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
August 25, 2020
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Thousands sign petitions to remove Jenkins, Byrd from campus building names

Thousands sign petitions to remove Jenkins, Byrd from campus building names

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
June 10, 2020
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W.Va. candidate for U.S. House: Save lives, money with universal health care

W.Va. candidate for U.S. House: Save lives, money with universal health care

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
June 8, 2020
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Hundreds march in Huntington to protest police brutality, systemic racism

Hundreds march in Huntington to protest police brutality, systemic racism

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
May 31, 2020
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University announces adjustments to 2020-2021 academic calendar

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
May 31, 2020
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West Virginia Sens. Joe Manchin (D) and Shelley Moore Capito (R)

W.Va. senators vote to extend federal government spying powers

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
May 25, 2020
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Advocates concerned how city may handle impending increase in homelessness

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor
May 19, 2020
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Prisoners unable to follow safety measures amid pandemic, inmate says

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
May 5, 2020
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PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Biden ‘already trying to out-Trump Trump’

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
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ACLU joins Free Our Youth, calls for release of incarcerated youth

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
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W.Va. cannabis arrest data indicate racist law enforcement

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
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Missing stimulus payments cause confusion, concern

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 18, 2020
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Public Workers Union demands better working conditions, compensation for essential workers

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 16, 2020
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Interactive map features W.Va. COVID-19 data

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 13, 2020
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Social Security Administration offers guidance for beneficiaries to receive economic impact payments

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 13, 2020
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Huntington Tenants Union calls for rent strike amid historic unemployment crisis

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
April 3, 2020
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Students circulate petition calling for change in grading system

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 31, 2020
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A notice in a Kanawha County nursing home details the facility's recommended procedures regarding wearing masks and taking smoke breaks.

W.Va. health facility horror stories: “It feels like my safety doesn’t come first.”

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 27, 2020
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Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate crisis responses, state economy

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
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J.R. has been homeless for two months and traveled to Huntington for the first time last week.

Homeless in Huntington: Wayne Glover Jr., ‘J.R.’

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 17, 2020
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks as former Vice President Joe Biden looks on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Bernie v. Biden on the issues

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 10, 2020
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Homeless in Huntington: Kevin Marcum

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 3, 2020
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduces the Medicare for All Act of 2019, on Capitol Hill on April 10, 2019.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Health care is a right, not a privilege

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
March 3, 2020
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Smith campaign focused on grassroots organizing

Smith campaign focused on grassroots organizing

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
February 23, 2020
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Manchin says he may vote Trump despite voting to impeach him

Manchin says he may vote Trump despite voting to impeach him

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
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PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Working-class populism will defeat President Trump

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
February 4, 2020
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Marshall students using fingerprint technology as meal swipes at Harless Dining Hall.

Meal share program to combat food insecurity

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
January 28, 2020
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a campaign stop at the State Historical Museum of Iowa, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Joe Rogan is on our side

Douglas Harding, Managing Editor
January 28, 2020
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A winter day on campus this past March. While students have come and gone, all have left their mark on campus.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Ushering in a new decade

December 3, 2019
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Anti-government protesters against the reelection of President Evo Morales, attend a rally with the coca leaf growers in La Paz, Bolivia, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The United Nations on Thursday urged Bolivia’s government and opposition to restore “dialogue and peace” after a third person was killed in street clashes that erupted after a disputed presidential election on Oct. 20.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Call it a coup in Bolivia

Douglas Harding, News Editor
November 19, 2019
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump give candy to children during a Halloween trick-or-treat event on the South Lawn of the White House which is decorated for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Washington.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Horrifying realities of U.S. economy

Douglas Harding, News Editor
October 29, 2019
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Local rapper Shelem performs during the Localization pop-up show at the West Edge Factory Oct. 18.

Localization pop-up show highlights local art scene

Douglas Harding, News Editor
October 20, 2019
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Marshall public health student Fortune Ezemobi interacts with Nils Haynes of the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health during the inaugural Minority Health Fair at the Memorial Student Center Oct. 17.

Inaugural Minority Health Fair builds bridges between communities, services

Douglas Harding, News Editor
October 19, 2019
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In this Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 file photo, Terry cleans out his tent at a large homeless encampment, near downtown St. Louis.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: U.S. plutocracy rigged against working poor

Douglas Harding, News Editor
October 15, 2019
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Gubernatorial candidate Stephen Smith interacts with West Virginia Can’t Wait volunteers during statewide meeting Sept. 21 in Hurricane, West Virginia.

Smith gubernatorial campaign breaks small donations record

Douglas Harding, News Editor
October 8, 2019
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gestures toward Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Sanders, Warren campaigns far from identical

Douglas Harding, News Editor
October 1, 2019
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Drinko Library celebrates Banned Book Week, displays censored material

Drinko Library celebrates Banned Book Week, displays censored material

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 24, 2019
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Marshall students Adam Bailey, Kane Morrone, Todd Turley and Madison Barker pose for a photo Wednesday, Sept. 11 at The Fun Club table during the university’s Student Involvement & Organization Fair on the Memorial Student Center Plaza.

Unprecedented ‘Fun Club’ experiences exponential growth

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 17, 2019
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In this May 20, 2017 photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: U.S. ‘locked and loaded’ for Iran war

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 17, 2019
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Marshall recognized as top-tier university in the U.S.

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 9, 2019
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Local community members dance as part of celebrations Friday at Recovery Point’s eighth annual Rally for Recovery in Huntington.

Hundreds celebrate local recovery community during eighth annual Rally for Recovery

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 7, 2019
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Candidate for House District 16 Dakota Nelson addresses crowd Monday in Huntington.

Locals explore growing populist movement at campaign kick-off event

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 3, 2019
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Welcome to Douglas Harding’s first column as news editor. Check for his columns every other week this semester.

PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Marshall, ICE investigative division

Douglas Harding, News Editor
September 3, 2019
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Del. John Mandt Jr. (R- Cabell, 16), owner of Stewarts Hot Dogs, represents the West Virginia House district including Marshall University, Huntington and surrounding communities.

Stewarts-Sodexo contract terminated amid public pressure

Douglas Harding, News Editor
August 28, 2019
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West Virginia House District 16 candidate Dakota Nelson speaks to crowd during ‘Build the Ballot’ event Monday evening at Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten in Huntington.

Huntington residents, local activists organize for municipal ballot initiatives

Douglas Harding, News Editor
August 27, 2019
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Jenny Anderson, director of Families Leading Change West Virginia, hosts Summer School for Parents in Marshall University’s Drinko Library on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Summer School for Parents explores local school improvement councils

Douglas Harding, News Editor
August 6, 2019
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Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Douglas Harding, News Editor
August 6, 2019
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Stephen Smith speaks to crowd at town hall in Huntington, Tuesday, July 30.

Smith campaign completes record 100th town hall in Huntington

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 31, 2019
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Bipartisan coalition of lawmakers urges responsible use of drug settlement funds

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 29, 2019
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Smith’s Summer of 10,000 Conversations Tour to visit Huntington

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 29, 2019
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Smith for W.Va. campaign manager Katey Lauer, second from left, interacts with community members involved in W.Va. Can’t Wait movement at campaign’s statewide launch in Matewan in January this year.

Smith campaign workers first in W.Va. history to unionize

Douglas Harding, News Editor
July 23, 2019
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