Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon
Soleil Woolard

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor

Soleil Woolard is a junior at Marshall University majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Spanish. From Mooresville, North Carolina, and raised in the Appalachian hills. Soleil works as one of the assistant editors to the Kelly Magazine at Marshall. Soleil hopes to find themselves in path of life that allows for them to continue work that strives towards improving equality and social equity. In their little moments of free time, they snuggle up with a good book and their cat, Lewis. Soleil lives their life with nothing but a smile on their face and always likes to lend a hand wherever they’re needed.

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A figure sculpture made of recycled paper and an upcycled frame by Kal Anna

Take what you need, leave what you don’t: The connection between art and recycling

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor
August 13, 2025
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Many students face difficulties readjusting to campus life after summer break.

Lost your routine? Here’s how the Counseling Center says to find it

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor
August 8, 2025
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The Blues Society wrapping up the final day of the Appalachian Blues Festival

Huntington Blues Society honors the genre with Appalachian Blues Festival

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor
July 25, 2025
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Marshall graduate Samantha Taylor selling her pottery pieces at the Downtown Art Walk

Creativity continues to grow outside of Marshall soil

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor
July 23, 2025
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Surviving should not be the standard

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor
July 18, 2025
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Cicero Fain speaking with members of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour. (Courtesy of the Appalachian Heritage Freedom Tour)

Underground Railroad Markers to acknowledge the story of Black West Virginia

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor
July 14, 2025
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Hocking Hills features various locations for hiking and outdoor recreation.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Hocking Hills

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor
July 3, 2025
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A painting featured at the "Don't Say Gay" art exhibit.

Queer art in Huntington highlights individuality

Soleil Woolard, Opinions and Cultures Editor
June 27, 2025
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Pride and prejudice just do not mix

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor
June 17, 2025
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Artists from around the Tri-State area gathered to share their love for the arts at Art in the Park.

Art in the Park: Community over competition

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor
June 12, 2025
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Aside from being a professor and Faculty Senate chair at Marshall, Schulenberg is also an author and the co-owner of Nomada Bakery. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

After Office Hours: Shawn Schulenberg

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
May 9, 2025
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Every bowl purchased at the event goes to provide 180 meals at Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington.

Students, local potters fight against food insecurity with Empty Bowls

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
May 5, 2025
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Peckham is an award-winning author and professor of creative nonfiction in Marshall's English Department. (Courtesy of Rachael Peckham)

Marshall professor reflects on teaching career she ‘wouldn’t trade for anything’

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 30, 2025
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Cara Filler (Courtesy of Cara Filler)

More than a statistic: the impact of driving safety

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 22, 2025
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Gunter-Seymour shared poems from an assortment of her publications on Wednesday, April 16.

Visiting Writers Series features Appalachian poet

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 22, 2025
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Lily Hager is the 2025 winner of the Catalyst for Change award. (Courtesy of Lily Hager)

Catalyst for change follows footsteps of those before her

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 20, 2025
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Dogs led their owners around Ritter Park, searching for Easter eggs filled with treats.

‘Paws in the Park’ brings Huntington dog owners together

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 15, 2025
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Tina Powell is the campus Academic Affairs manager at the Mid-Ohio Valley Campus. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

After Office Hours: Tina Powell

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 14, 2025
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Drinko Library is one of two libraries on campus being celebrated for National Library Week this year.

Libraries aren’t just for books, they’re for everyone, librarian says

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 10, 2025
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Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack cover (Courtesy of Amazon)

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ student tickets sell out

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
April 1, 2025
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Paige Noss, vice-president of Got That Beat, on the right and Alissa Rookard, the women’s center coordinator, on the left.

Queens for a Cause keeps Women’s History Month going

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
March 31, 2025
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Kate Meek is the president of the Women in Chem club. (Courtesy of Marshall Women in Chem Instagram)

Women in Chem form bonds inside and outside the lab

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
March 27, 2025
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The festival brought life to the Central City area of Huntington.

Winter Arts Fest brings out local vendors, creators

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
March 18, 2025
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Cicada Books is a combined bookstore-coffee shop located in the Antique District of Huntington.

Finding yourself on the shelf at Cicada Books

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
March 14, 2025
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Collective 37 Co-directors, Morgan Napier and Brooke Olivarri signing the agreement with Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Megan Archer. (The Parthenon/Soleil Woolard)

Collective 37 signs partnership with Huntington Chamber of Commerce

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
March 8, 2025
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Poster for the event (Courtesy of Intercultural Affairs, Student Affairs, Women’s and Gender Center).

New seeds start to take root at Marshall University

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
March 3, 2025
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Todd Godby has 20 years of ministry experience and industrial experience. (Courtesy of Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center)

After Office Hours: Todd Godby

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 27, 2025
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Students enjoyed a break from the cold weather with temperatures in the 60s on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Don’t let the cold bring you down

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 27, 2025
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Javier Zamora, author of "Solito" (Marshall Artist Series)

Marshall Artist Series to feature Javier Zamora

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 26, 2025
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Baylee Cornell, photo courtesy of Baylee Cornell.

Marshall University continues to nurture the growth of creatives

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 17, 2025
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Zelideth Rivas

After Office Hours: Zelideth Rivas

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 16, 2025
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Hughart has dedicated many years of service to the university.

After Office Hours: Bravin Hughart

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 9, 2025
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81.1% of 53 students polled said they read in their free time.

Marshall students settle in with a good book

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 7, 2025
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After Office Hours: Hilary Brewster

After Office Hours: Hilary Brewster

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
February 2, 2025
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The members of PROS explore local parks as a club activity.

Parks and Rec Organization aims for growth in numbers

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter
January 31, 2025
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