Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Kylee Mastin (left) and Abby Herring (right)
Best Friends in Track Reflect on Their Marshall Careers
Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter • April 7, 2024

After training and working together for three years, two Marshall track seniors are preparing to compete in their final Sun Belt Championship together...

Toney Stroud
Toney Stroud: From Student to Admin
Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • April 2, 2024

Toney Stroud, Marshall’s chief legal officer, said it is important for people to give back to those who invested in them. “I think if you’ve had...

University president Brad D. Smith hosts his first press conference, highlighting his first 100 days in office.
University Administrators Reflect on President Smith's First Two Years
Evan Green, Executive Editor • March 27, 2024

A Brief Overview of Smith’s Presidency Over the last two years, Marshall University has undergone major changes to its messaging, enrollment, culture...

A sketch of Marco, Marshalls mascot
Marco: Bison, Myth, Legend
Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • March 16, 2024

Marco is the "spokes-buffalo" for Marshall University, said the head of Archives at Marshall.  Lori Thompson, the head of Archives at Marshall University,...

Judge Richard Gergel speaking at the Amicus Curiae lecture.
Courage Valued at Amicus Curiae
Sarah Davis, News Editor • February 23, 2024

Bravery binded the stories of an African American World War II veteran, United States president and district judge, an author and judge said Thursday,...

Charlie and Pamela Bowen have been married 54 years.
Couples on Campus: Charlie and Pamela Bowen
Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter • February 20, 2024

Within the hustle and bustle of college campuses, there lies the multi-faceted world of love. Love presents itself in many forms, and it appears to thrive...

Glen Midkiff, chief of staff
A Man who Bleeds Green and White
Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • February 15, 2024

A Marshall University chief of staff said he invests his love and dedication to Marshall and its students because of the mentors that invested their time...

Phishing scams often target financial data through online means
Gone Phishing - Email Scams at Marshall University
Evan Green, Emma Johnson, and Trevor Smith February 13, 2024

Bowls like these will be available for purchase on Friday, April 19.
21st Annual Empty Bowls to Feed Community
Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor

The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser allows students to see the impact of their art, said Marshall’s ceramics area coordinator. “I really...

A trolley used during the 2020 tours
Black History Trolley Tours in Huntington
Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor

Community members will have the opportunity to explore Huntington’s rich history and the people who built it on Friday, April 19, as the Black...

Ashley Bohm, Livi Shonkwiler and Jaylin Harris at last years breakfast.
Alpha Xi Delta's Berry Delicious Tradition
Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter

Alpha Xi Delta plans to host their 71st annual Strawberry Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the Alpha Xi Delta house.  The...

Women’s Basketball Introduces Juli Fulks as New Head Coach
Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor

Transylvania University head coach Juli Fulks has been hired as the new head coach for the Marshall Women’s Basketball, following the departure...

BeyondMU: Students Begin Occupation of Administrative Buildings as Divestment Calls Continue
Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor

Over a dozen students are currently facing immediate suspension following a pro-Palestinian demonstration and installation Friday, April 5, at...

U.S. Senate Hopeful Visits Huntington
Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter

Cabell County is an important place to include in a statewide campaign, a United States Senate hopeful said during his  visit to Huntington...

Students studying outside the Memorial Student Center
Students Lock in for End of Semester
Anna Holstein, Staff Reporter

With final exams, projects and essays just around the corner, students on campus must decide how they will finish out the semester on good terms. Whether...

Artificial Intelligence has Academic Value
Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter

AI will allow students to come to their professor’s office hours with deeper questions, said a member of Marshall’s iCenter in a lecture...

The sixth annual HerdCon took place in the student center and Drinko Library.
Photo Courtesy of HerdCon/Abigail Cutlip
HerdCon Draws in Local Creatives
Cyd Collins, Student Reporter

Getting people involved with HerdCon by finding people who are interested in the same comics, games, and shows is a great way to build community,...

A still from the documentary Roleplay
Documentary 'Roleplay' Debuts on Campus
Cyd Collins, Student Reporter

Exploring themes of sex and consent for college students, the “Roleplay” documentary’s first public screening took place in the Joan C....

Honoring Women Through Song
Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor

Raising awareness for females in the music industry, students of the Voice Studio at the School of Music performed “Celebrating Women” on...

The AIDS Memorial Quilt created for AIDS Awareness Week
Marshall Remembers AIDS Victims
Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter

For AIDS Awareness Week, Marshall University will have the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display in Drinko Library. The quilt has 48,000 squares memorializing...

The Wolves explores girlhood through the inner-workings of a soccer team.
Courtesy of Sholten Singer
'The Wolves' Portrays Struggles of Girlhood
Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor

Marshall’s School of Theatre and Dance’s production of “The Wolves” closed its curtain on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing...

Gabriella Bellomy in “Every Brilliant Thing”
Students Produce One-Woman Show
Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor

For the first time in 20 years, the Marshall School of Theatre and Dance presented an entirely student-led production within the walls of the...

Alexander Vance took inspiration from Black artist Kehinde Wiley for his
winning poster.
Black History Month Poster Competition Celebrates African Americans and the Arts
Cyd Collins, Student Reporter

In celebration of Black History Month, art students were tasked with creating posters centered on the theme of African Americans and the arts...

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