Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Michaela Crittenden

Michaela Crittenden, Former Photos/Graphic Editor

Michaela Crittenden a.k.a “Critter” is a junior print major from Braxton County, WV. She developed a love for journalism her freshman year of high school and has been on the path to become a journalist ever since. Michaela enjoys watching Netflix, listening to Jhené Aiko, painting, and watching documentaries about the ocean.  She hopes to move out of the country one day and continue to pursue journalism in some form.

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Marshall University holds annual Diversity Breakfast

Michaela Crittenden, For the Parthenon
March 1, 2020
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The EDGE Center is located on the first floor of Corbly Hall on Marshall’s campus.

[Photo] EDGE program offers college transition assistance

Glennda Sims, Reporter
November 19, 2019
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Marshall international students will participate with students from across the world in Bridges International’s Vision Conference from Dec. 28, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.

[Photo] Students to travel to Atlanta, Ga. for Vision Conference

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter
October 22, 2019
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Students shopping for goods from Full Circle Ceramics, supporters of the LGBTQ+ community, for National Coming Out Day.

[Photo] Marshall shows support for LGBTQ+ community through National Coming Out Day event

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter
October 13, 2019
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Drinko Library

[Photo] Submissions open for future Drinko exhibition

Summer Jewell, Reporter
October 1, 2019
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Dress for Success provides opportunities to community, students

Michaela Crittenden, Life! Editor
August 6, 2019
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Yoga EQ teaches Marshall counselors new approaches

Yoga EQ teaches Marshall counselors new approaches

Michaela Crittenden, Life! Editor
July 23, 2019
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Where Marshall Can Take You: Cuba

Where Marshall Can Take You: Cuba

Michaela Crittenden, Life! Editor
July 23, 2019
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The Wild Ramp's Mobile Market selling fresh produce to passersby at Heritage Station.

Farmers market deploys food truck, brings fresh produce to city

Michaela Crittenden, Life! Editor
June 25, 2019
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handcuffs

[Photo] Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter
March 12, 2019
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[Photo] New multi-factor authentication for Marshall accounts

Rileigh Smirl, For the Parthenon
March 12, 2019
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[Photo] Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter
March 5, 2019
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Marshall University faculty and students gather to protest Campus Carry Bill, Monday, Feb. 26 at Memorial Fountain.

[Photo] Marshall community unites in protest of campus carry bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager
February 26, 2019
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Cast and crew of “Man Motte” (from left) Sela Cottrill, Dylan Smith, Kadin Tooley, Gavin Grizzle and Katie Barker took home the “Best in Festival” award.

[Photo] Third annual Student Film Festival showcases work, artistry

Emily Phipps, Reporter
February 26, 2019
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Locals gather to protest proposed campus-carry bill, Monday at Marshall University's Memorial Fountain in 2019.

[Photo] Students, professors, residents rally against campus-carry

Trey Delida, Reporter
February 25, 2019
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[Photo] Students speak in opposition to Campus Self-Defense Act

Trey Delida, Reporter
February 12, 2019
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Michaela Crittenden shares her experiences growing up as biracial.

In black and white: reflecting on the struggles of fitting in

Michaela Crittenden, Photo and Graphics Editor
February 12, 2019
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Marshall students observe and learn how to create dirty pour paintings.

[Photo] Students paint, socialize at DIY dirty pour event

Savanah Matney, Reporter
February 2, 2019
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Hanna Lester, who has been working at Dang Good since it opened, wakes up early to prepare the dough each day.

[Photo] Dang Good rolls into downtown market

Anna Marsh, Reporter
January 22, 2019
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First lavendar graduation honors LGBTQ+ gradautes

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
April 26, 2018
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Poster of the event, designed by Heath Holley.

Localization movement aims for more community involvement

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
April 16, 2018
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Green Zone training aims to expand inclusivity to student veterans on campus

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
April 12, 2018
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Walk for Hope to raise awareness of suicide, suicide prevention

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
April 9, 2018
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SGA President Matt Jarvis (Left), SGA Vice President-Elect Hannah Petracca (Middle) and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Matt James show off their footwear for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Thursday.

Marshall walks a mile in her shoes

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
April 5, 2018
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Marshall Journalism Professor Dan Hollis (Left) Eric Eyre (Middle) and John Hackworth (Right), Eyre and Hackworth Pulitzer Prize winners, spoke to Huntington community members about being an informed citizen and the path to the Pulitzer Prize Monday, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.

Local Pulitzer Prize winners discuss their path to success

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
April 2, 2018
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Marshall University Digital Forensics trains law enforcement and students

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
March 29, 2018
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Local Journalists to present ‘Path to Pulitzer’

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
March 29, 2018
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Birke Art Gallery displays 32nd Juried Exibition

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
March 12, 2018
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MU #Presses for Progress

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
March 8, 2018
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‘Trailblazers and Truth Tellers’ to show movies of female triumphs to honor Women’s History Month

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
March 8, 2018
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Matthew Olzmann concluded the event with a lighthearted tone, reading “The Man Who was Mistaken,” “Mountain Dew Commercial Disguised as a Love Poem” and “A Letter to Someone 50 Years from Now.”

Birke Symposium and Visiting Writers series conclude with readings from Howell, Olzmann and Parravani

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
March 5, 2018
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Marshall Recreation Center offers a camp for children during state-wide teacher strike

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 26, 2018
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Crystal Good, Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Roger May spoke about the stigmas of Appalachia and their artistic mediums.

Appalachain Narratives symposium concludes with panel discussion

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 26, 2018
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Graduate social work students offer to help those on campus relax with new 'De-Stress Yourself' program throughout February

Graduate social work students offer to help those on campus relax with new ‘De-Stress Yourself’ program throughout February

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 12, 2018
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Wilkes pitches art humanities project to community

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 8, 2018
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First part of the Appalachian Narratives series begins with ‘Notes on Identity’

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 8, 2018
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Grant provides opportunities to two art students

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 5, 2018
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Artist Spotlight: winner of the Annual National Juried Exhibition James Murphy

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
February 5, 2018
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Marshall University showcases women-centric art

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
January 25, 2018
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Brendan Fenn, owner of Grindstone Coffeology, offered a 25 percent discount to all federal employees who’s pay was affected by the government shutdown on Monday.

Grindstone Coffeeology offered discount to federal employees

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
January 22, 2018
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Roger May finds home through a camera lens

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
January 18, 2018
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James Murphy from Cork, Ireland is the first person to win in this year’s 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will be held in the Charles W. and Norma C Carroll Gallery at Marshall Universitys from Jan. 8 to Feb. 16.

Murphy showcased at 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter
January 18, 2018
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