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The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Jesten Richardson

Jesten Richardson, Former Online Editor

Jesten Richardson is a senior multimedia journalism and English double major from Huntington, West Virginia. She enjoys reading, learning new languages, studying history and watching foreign films. Jesten also enjoys being a staff member of The Parthenon and the Honors Oracle and helping out at WMUL whenever she can. After graduation, she hopes to continue her education in English, gain more field experience in journalism and, eventually, become a professor of either subject.

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New Student Body President Stephanie Rogner and Vice President Anna Williams are sworn in at a Student Government Association meeting April 30.

Changes come to SGA

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 30, 2019
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Authors and Louisiana State University history professors Nancy Isenberg and Andrew Burstein discuss the contents of their new book "The Problem of Democracy: The Presidents Adams Confront the Cult of Personality," during a lecture in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy Thursday, April 25.

Visiting authors discuss ‘problem of democracy’

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 28, 2019
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A student uses Clio in Huntington to view a historic protest on Fifth Avenue.

Paid internship allows students to discover Appalachian history

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 23, 2019
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SGA approves organization funding, aims to repair charging stations on campus

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 23, 2019
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Panelists Marshall student Kate Colclough, Marshall assistant professor Carrie Childers, visiting poet Meg Day and visiting author David Wanczyk prepare to discuss disability and creativity during a panel discussion Thursday in Corbly Hall.

Visiting writers, members of Marshall community speak on disability

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 20, 2019
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SGA allows current committee to interview candidates for future senate

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 16, 2019
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COLA Conference welcomes research from Marshall students

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 16, 2019
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Heather Cox Richardson, a professor of history at Boston College and author, speaks about the ideologies of the South and the West, during an lecture in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy Thursday in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.

Visiting history professor discusses ideologies of South, West

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 13, 2019
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Student Body President Hunter Barclay and Student Body Vice President Hannah Petracca present information about affordable options and strategies during an Affordable Education 101 Material Training in the Shawkey Room of the Memorial Student Center Thursday.

Student body president, vice president host educational material training

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 13, 2019
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SGA approves updated senate bylaws

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 9, 2019
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Third-year Marshall University medical students speak with an attendee of the 12th annual One4All Disability Expo, Saturday, April 6 at Huntington High School.

Disability Expo provides information, resources to community

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 8, 2019
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Jeremiah Parlock, a junior political science major and member of the Student Government Association, rounds the last bend of the We Will Run For You 5K route. Parlock was the second runner to finish the race.

Locals participate in 5k to support Counseling Center

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 7, 2019
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The We Will Run For You 5K will give participants an opportunity to compete for medals, while also raising funds for Marshall's Counseling Center and raising awareness to fight stigmas surrounding mental health and mental health services.

Mental health 5K to raise funds for Counseling Center

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 4, 2019
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SGA approves funding for student organizations, seeks female mascot return

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 2, 2019
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Deadline approaching for peer mentor applications

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
April 2, 2019
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Student Body President Hunter Barclay received a crystal globe last week after winning a world championship in persuasive speaking at the International Forensics Association Tournament in Berlin, Germany.

Student body president wins world championship in persuasive speaking

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 22, 2019
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Members of the Rogner-Williams team and other students react to the announcement of Stephanie Rogner and Anna Williams being elected as the next student body president and vice president of Marshall University.

Rogner-Williams ticket wins preliminary election, four referendums pass

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 21, 2019
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Student Body Vice President Hannah Petracca and Student Government Association senators stand before an opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance during the SGA meeting in the Memorial Student Center March 19.

Two senators under review by Judiciary Committee

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 19, 2019
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Members of Marshall University Greek Life participate in Wheelchair Basketball, an awareness event for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Friday in the Marshall Recreation Center.

Wheelchair basketball event raises awareness about developmental disabilities

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 16, 2019
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The art exhibition "Mixed Up" will feature work by students in Art 360, a mixed media course at Marshall University.

Mixed media art exhibition to feature work of Marshall students

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
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Parliamentarian Jo Tremmel calls roll-call during a student senate meeting Tuesday, March 12 in the Memorial Student Center.

Student Senate approves judicial branch, decision goes to students

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 12, 2019
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New minor allows students to use technology to ask questions about world

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 12, 2019
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Sign inside Dunkin' Donuts reads, '#HuntingtonRunsOnDunkin'

[Photo] Dunkin’ Donuts on Fifth Avenue officially opens

Trey Delida, Reporter
March 8, 2019
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Jan-Werner Mueller, a professor of politics at Princeton University and author of the book “What is Populism?,” discusses populism during a lecture in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy.

Princeton University professor discusses populism during Amicus Curiae lecture

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 7, 2019
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Marshall alumni Andy Fischer discusses the Greater Huntington Walks movement at a student senate meeting Tuesday.

Marshall University alumni discusses Greater Huntington Walks movement

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 5, 2019
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Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team to compete in Germany

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 5, 2019
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Thundering Word team member Hunter Barclay poses with trophies the team won at the 2019 WVIFA State Tournament in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team wins overall state champion title

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
March 1, 2019
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Author Hanif Abdurraqib reads from his recently released book “Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest” during event in Marshall University's A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series.

Visiting writer discusses music, shares personal stories through art

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 27, 2019
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Special topics course connects politics and video games

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 26, 2019
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Student Body Vice President Hannah Petracca mediates discussion on proposed resolutions about funding at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Student Government Association approves rules for upcoming election

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 26, 2019
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Members of last year's Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team pose with trophies at last year's state tournament.

Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team to compete in state tournament

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 21, 2019
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Judge Robert L. Wilkins, who was the first speaker of the semester in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy, looks back at the crowd during lecture.

Federal judge lectures on National Museum of African American History and Culture

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 21, 2019
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Student Body President and Vice President to present findings to Dean’s Council

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 18, 2019
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Judge Wilkins

Federal judge to visit Marshall as part of Amicus Curiae Lecture Series

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 13, 2019
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Marshall professor to publish fourth book

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 12, 2019
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SGA votes on resolutions, swears in new senator

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 12, 2019
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Cassandra Newby-Alexander, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, professor of history and director of the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for African Diaspora Studies at Norfolk State University, addresses the crowd during her Carter G. Woodson Lecture Thursday in Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center.

Lecture highlights influence of early Africans in America

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 8, 2019
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WOW to include Autism Ally Training next fall

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
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Mikayla Larzo, a grad student, works with the psychology department as a clinician.

Campus Psychology Clinic provides services

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
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New Student Body Press Secretary Caroline Kimbro said she hopes to bring her experiences from abroad to Marshall University to showcase the university’s unique programs and students.

New student body press secretary brings worldly experience to campus

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
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Visiting writers to present Appalachian literature

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
January 29, 2019
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Senate advisor Michelle Barbour swears in new interim senators to the student senate during the student senate meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29.

New interim senators sworn into SGA

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
January 29, 2019
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Geography Department experiences growth

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
January 29, 2019
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SGA senate vote creates new position in executive branch

SGA senate vote creates new position in executive branch

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
January 22, 2019
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Members of Marshall's student body cabinet discussed textbook affordability for students and the possible addition of a TEDx event for students and faculty in the future.

Textbook affordability focus of first student body cabinet meeting of semester

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor
January 21, 2019
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Jesten Richardson, Reporter
August 29, 2018
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Carter G. Woodson and journalism professor Burnis Morris presents his new book, “Carter G. Woodson: History, The Black Press, and Public Relations.” During the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum event, Morris announced the upcoming speakers and events the Lyceum will offer during Black History Month.

Woodson Lyceum announces Black History Month speakers, events

Jesten Richardson, For The Parthenon
November 2, 2017
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