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Fast-a-thon introduces MU students MONDAY Chris Martin’s journey to to Islamic culture| More on News October 15, 2012 | More on Life!

VOL. 116 NO. 30 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Tinnon ready for final season with Herd men’s By LAKE MOREHOUSE THE PARTHENON in Tinnon’s eligibility approval. - rion“No said. one other than Dennis and his family were more The wait is over. Dennis Tinnon will officially wearing a concerned with the ruling or the process than I was,” Her kelly green uniform this basketball season. Tinnon, a senior forward, was awarded one more year Coach Herrion said he is glad to see his senior forward- Marshall.of eligibility by the NCAA. The Green Bay, Wis., native was earn another year of eligibility. a junior college transfer before beginning his career at “It’s a great story,” Herrion said. “He had a great sum mer. We’ve got a kid who is obviously one of the best The process Tinnon went through during the offseason- rebounders in America.” was longer than most expected. Marshall hosted its annual Thundering Herd Madness Tinnon said that the waiting period for the NCAA’s deci on Friday evening. Team captains such as Tinnon were in sion was taxing on him. attendance, along with new faces as well. “That four months of me waiting was so long and so Tinnon said he is optimistic about the Thundering scary,” Tinnon said. Herd’s chances this season. See TINNON | Page 5 forward.The approval by the NCAA, which granted Tinnon the extra year of eligibility, was humbling to the 6-foot 8 - Senior forward Dennis Tinnon dunks during Thundering “It means a lot to me,” Tinnon said. “I’m blessed to be Herd Madness on Friday in the . here and get an opportunity to play here. Getting that ex COLLEEN O’SHEA | THE PARTHENON tra year back helped so much.” Marshall Head Coach Tom Herrion said he played a role Women’s basketball coach discusses upcoming season By JAMES COLLIER - FOR THE PARTHENON however, his success in previ- ous programs speaks for itself. At the age of 18, Arkansas’s Daniel’s resume includes nu Mr. Basketball and Player of merous NCAA records, most the Year Matt Daniel chose- notably a NCAA tournament to pass on an offer to play bid and two players that have basketball at Marshall Uni signed to play in the WNBA. versity, electing to accept an This is the success he wants offer from the University of to bring to Marshall. Colorado. Time has come full Daniel’s style of play makes- circle and Daniel now finds the game exciting for the himself at Marshall, but not as player and the fan, an impor a player, rather as a coach. - tant factor if which he is aware. Daniel was named head “We are going to let loose coach of the Marshall Wom of the harness and play a en’s Basketball program on free flowing style that is fun- May 29, and plans on using to watch, coach and officiate his philosophy of the game to while providing an entertain better the program. ing element to the game for “I’m not trying to change the fans,” Daniel said. - it,” Daniel said. “I’m trying to Daniel implements a clean and polish it, because I system he calls full-tilt bas- think it is something we have ketball, something he says can to show off.” be enjoyable to watch. Dan Daniel’s philosophy of teeter-totter.iel explained He the wants system his of as- “Home of Higher Hoops” is viewing the entire court as a Kane growing and maturing the foundation he wishes to inject into the program. fense to run downhill and the By ADAM ROGERS “I’ve seen him since we kicked “It’s very simple and very opposing team to run uphill. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR him out of camp at Pitt when he cliché, attitude and effort are Another piece of his full-tilt From young and immature to was in high school,” Herrion said. not options,” Daniel said. puzzle is the fans. “We want grown and understanding, junior Kane said he does not recall He said he does not believe to put the arena on tilt with guard DeAndre Kane has come a that, but he would not be sur- in star players, rather one Danielthe game said. day Daniel environment is no long way from whence he began. prised if it actually happened. team operating under one with help from our fanfare,” The Pittsburgh native has “He probably did,” Kane said. “I concept. That concept is one taken many steps to becoming was young. I was a cut-up back in step at a time. stranger to attracting large the player he is today for the the day.” “Just one day at a time” is crowds to gamesSee DANIEL as he | Pagebroke 5 men’s - Daniel’s motto and a process basketball team. tington campus as a prop player that will take time to learn; Prior to playing for The Pat- andKane was first forced arrived to onsit theout Hun the terson School out of North 2009-10 season as partial-aca- Carolina, Kane played for Schen- ley High School in his hometown coach Donnie Jones. and helped guide the Spartans demicJones qualifier opted to under leave then-head the Herd to a state title as a junior and program at the conclusion of that three consecutive Pittsburgh season for the same position at City League Championships the University of Central Florida, from his sophomore to his se- and enter Herrion. nior year. Under Herrion’s tutelage, Kane Marshall Head Coach Tom was named Conference USA Fresh- Herrion was an assistant for the man of the Year in 2010-11 and has University of Pittsburgh while since been named to the Preseason Kane was in high school and ac- All-C-USA First Team twice. tually recruited him to play for the Panthers. See KANE | Page 5

TOP: Junior guard DeAndre Kane, left, steals the ball from sophomore guard Chris Martin during Thundering Herd Madness on Friday in the . RIGHT: Junior guard DeAndre Kane, attempts a shot from half court MARCUS CONSTANTINO | THE PARTHENON during Thundering Herd Madness on Friday. Marshall University women’s basketball head coach, Matt Daniel, PHOTOS BY COLLEEN O’SHEA | THE PARTHENON speaks during Media Day on Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM MU students feast after day of fasting By SAMUEL SPECIALE senior biology major from Barboursville, W.Va., THE PARTHENON said he was attracted to participate in the fast be- The Marshall University Muslim Student As- cause of his interest in Islamic culture. sociation encouraged students to participate in a “We, as Christians, need to keep our focus on day of fasting on Friday and then provided a meal for those involed in the fast. said. “I think, for Muslims, it may be more of an Participants were required to refrain from God when we pray for specific things,” Parsley eating and drinking anything from sunup to sun- thing of prayer and direction. It was spiritually issue of self-sacrifice whereas for me it’s more a prayer. Parsley said he wishes there were more downSkye and Smith, had toa junior spend maththe day major in reflection from Hurri and- chancesenlightening.” for dialogue between Muslims and cane, W.Va., said she took part in the fast so she Christians at Marshall. could focus on spiritual matters for a day. “I think there is a culture of fear that we have “When I started thinking about being hungry, Parsley said. “A lot of people fear what they do a Christian, so I found myself stopping and tak- notbuilt know in America and any thattime doesn’t you are needexposed to beto a here,” new ingI just some used extra that timetime toto reflect,”pray and Smith focus said. on some“I am As some students shared their newfound per- Smith said fasting with her friends helped her culture you break those barriers of fear down.” gainthings insight I need into to work why onMuslims in my spiritualfast the way life.” they on other aspects of fasting for a day. do. spectiveMalak Khader, from the a fast,junior other public students relations reflected major “Spiritually, it helped me with being more from Huntington, W.Va., said fasting puts her in a situation of hunger that many people in the Muslims would fast to help them be more aware world face on a daily basis. aware of my faith,” Smith said. “I can see why

SAMUEL SPECIALE | THE PARTHENON of Asthe fellow things students they need gathered to fix as to well. eat It’sin room the same BE5 “We don’t realize how fortunate we are with the Students in the Marshall University Muslim Association had a feast on Friday, following a day of fasting. inspiritual the Memorial aspect; weStudent want theCenter, same Zane outcome.” Parsley, a food we get everyday,” Khader Seesaid. FEAST “Whenever | Page 5 Students involved spent the day in reflection and prayer and then ate a full-course meal after sundown. MU alum pledges 300K for medical JAPAN DAY school scholarships

By LAKIN TURNER THE PARTHENON - ship graduated from Marshall UniversityIn 1972, and Donald in 1999 L. Blanken he was inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame. The recipient of the West

- nessVirginia and Society Industry of CPA’s award 2002 isOutstanding now giving Member back into Busi his community. In honor of his mother, Nancy Marie McCoy, Blankenship has pledged over a three year pe- riod, $300,000 for scholarships of Medicine. forBlankenship the Joan C. Edwardssaid that Schoolsouth- ern is in need for high quality local doctors. “I am fortunate to be able to contribute in a small way to- at the same time honoring my ward fulfilling this need, while alma mater, and helping these giftedmother’s students memory, to achieve helping their my

Blankenship said. dreamsStudents of becomingchosen to doctors,”receive the awards, which will be re- THE PARTHENON newed annually for two years, were chosen based on aca- Marshall students relaxing, studying and hanging out, but on Sunday, the building hadThe a distinct Marshall Far University East feeling. Memorial Student Center can usually be found filled with bases. demicThe meritten andstudents financial chosen need - That’s because twenty four Japanese high school students joined with Marshall students, faculty and staff to help celebrate Japan Day, an event designed to cele are James T. Buchanan, Rudolf brate Japanese culture. Burcl, John M. Davitt, Aaron M.- overThe the Japanese summer. students are in Huntington as a part of Marshall’s Japan Outreach Dom, Jessica A. Layne, Andrew PHOTOS BY TYLER KES | THE PARTHENON Initiative, which sent 23 West Virginia high school students to Japan for two weeks- S. Martin, Joseph V. Russo, Jon The Marshall University Japan Club sponsored Japan Day at the Memorial Student dents gave presentations on the tragedies that struck their country March 11, 2011. athan S. Seibert, Stephanie L. Center to celebrate Japanese culture. Authentic Japanese food was served at the event and several of the Japanese stu Taylor andSee SCHOLARSHIPSAdam J. Van |Horn. Page 5 The Parthenon can be contacted at [email protected]. The event was sponsored by Marshall’s Japan Club. Anime convention attracts comic buffs to Huntington By ERIKA RITTENHOUSE THE PARTHENON The Tsubasacon Convention hosted a variety of en- - tertainment.office, Mayor KimThere Wolfe were was video even theregame to tournaments, attend the event. live tion. The 7th annual Tsubasacon Anime Convention was concerts, showings of animations, special guests and much featuredTsubasacon last weekend is West at Virginian’s Big Sandy premier Superstore anime Arena. conven The more. Vendors brought animations, dolls, key chains and convention has been celebrated for nine years, with this be- other memorabilia to be purchased. ing its seventh year in Huntington. This year Tsubasacon - attracted more fans than ever to come our and share a com- sacon convention as well. Convention-goers come each mon interest. Tsubasacons most recent convention attracted day“Cosplay” dressed oras costumetheir favorite play, ischaracter a huge aspect “from ofpretty the Tsuba much over 1,000 people. Michael Thompson, chairman, created Tsubasacon Inc. in 2004 set the mood for the convention. with a group of others after founding the Anime club at Concord anything”.“We just These get so costumes many people are what to come get people out and excited dress and up University. After leaving college he wanted to continue his passion really is no other anime event in West Virginia. We are the “This is a great event because it brings all anime fans to- for the convention and that’s a good thing, because there- for anime and that’s when he created Tsubasacon Inc. mond, vice chairman of Tsubasaco. biggest,Tsubasacon the first, has the been best, praised and the by manyonly,” forsaid its David small-con Rich- sixty-sevengether to enjoy with a commonmost of the interest,” attendees said being Thompson. teenagers and vention feel and hospitality while providing the people of Today, the convention attracts people from ages five to West Virginia an experience comparable to larger cities. COURTESY OF TIFFANY BAILEY event advertises through Facebook, radio, local press and the Erika Rittenhouse can be contacted at ritten- Tsubasacon, West Virginia’s premier anime convention, attracted more than a thousand young adults.. Jack Harney, Director of Marketing for the [email protected]. comic buffs to Huntington’s Big Sandy Superstore Arena. company’s website. Through advertising with the Mayors page designed and edited by JOHN GIBB | [email protected] C M Y K 50 INCH

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Column In the paint with Herd center Robert Goff

New season, same expectations By JEREMY JOHNSON last season. Dennis Tinnon, “It is just going to be a tremen- said. “He bigger and stronger.” SPORTS EDITOR a transfer from Kansas City dous year.” Goff said he has worked By DALTON HAMMONDS one day before the Kentucky The 2011-2012 Marshall Community College, joined Goff, an Indianapolis native, hard to produce more in his THE PARTHENON game, just saying). Throw in men’s basketball team had Goff in Marshall’s frontcourt. had knee surgery in the off- 83-57. an away game against Ohio in an anchor in the paint. Rob- Goff said having Tinnon go season and said he has been “They (fans) can expect Do you remember it? Be- January and you’ve got yourself ert Goff, who transferred through the same thing with working on getting back into morefinal year. effort and more - cause I do. quite the non-conference slate. from Hutchinson Community him helped tremendously. shape. ing,” Goff said. That was the score of the That’s exactly what this Mar- College in Kansas, immedi- “It was great,” Goff said. “Just “I have mostly been getting - Conference-USA Tournament shall team wants. ately had an impact on the having somebody come in with my conditioning back from ished the 2011-2012 with 39.8 They remember waiting for program. the same experience as me.” having knew surgery,” Goff The Thundering Herd fin- Memphis last season. their number to be called last The 6-foot-9 center is enter- said. “Working on my jump ished the 2011-2012 season finalI remember between watching Marshall andlast March and it not happening. So, ing his senior year and said he shot from 15 to 17 feet.” averagingrebounds 6.1 per points game. per Goff game fin year’s magical run through that they have decided go out and teamGoff in finishedscoring and the third 2011- in is ready for the season to be Head Coach Tom Herrion and 4.6 rebounds. very same tournament. There earn an NCAA bid on the court rebounding.2012 season fifth on the here. said Goff used the off time to Jeremy Johnson can be was DeAndre Kane’s 40-point Goff was not the only Herd “Words can’t even explain his advantage. contacted at johnson783@ explosion during Marshall’s HAMMONDS player to transfer to Marshall how excited I am,” Goff said. “He is cleared to go,” Herrion marshall.edu. triple-overtime win against Tulsa. Then just one day later, instead of waiting and hop- an exhausted but determined ing on selection Sunday. ESPN. Thundering Herd defeated a com called Marshall’s non- Southern Mississippi team in conference slate “perfect for a possible bubble team,” but why ultimately be selected for a spot should this team settle for the inthe the semi-finals NCAA Tournament. that would All beof bubble. I can’t believe I’m say- this coming while Marshall was ing that given that Damier Pitts, slowly making its own case for Shaq Johnson and Dago Pena the Big Dance. Then came the have graduated and moved loss to Memphis and the ago- on. This Marshall team should nizing selection show. actually be stronger than last I remember watching the year’s team. names of teams like Iona (who DeAndre Kane returns to we beat by 19 points) and Colo- rado State get called to earn the last season. He was the Herd’s chance to cause a little mad- leadingbuild on scorer his amazing last season finish and to ness. As the bracket was slowly there’s no reason to think he unveiled, I believed we had a won’t earn that distinction this strong case to get in and I’m year as well. Dennis Tinnon sure I wasn’t the only one. But, the Thundering Herd was left the NCAA and win) is back in out the NCAA’s and was sent to the(maybe kelly thegreen only and man white. to fightTin- Middle Tennessee State for an non averaged a double-double NIT game that would end their last year. He is the leader of a season. platoon of big men Coach Her- You may ask yourself why am rion will have at his disposal I bringing up all this up. The this season (seven Herd players answer is simple. I don’t for- are listed at 6’ 8” or taller). New get what happened last March faces like Tamron Manning and and neither does Tom Herrion or the Thundering Herd men’s void left at guard and junior basketball team. As we come collegeKareem transfers Canty will Elijah help Pittman fill the off the heels of Herd Madness, and D.D Scarver are players there is a certain optimism that can come in and contribute surrounding the 2012-13 ver- right away. sion of the Thundering Herd. The mix of young and ex- The bottom line is that this perienced talent on this team team needs to be clicking on all - cylinders right away. There’s timism. The toughness and a reason ESPN.com ranked improvementjustifies the last pre-season year’s team op Marshall’s non-conference showed on defense should only improve in year three in the entire country. under Coach Herrion. In fact, scheduleVillanova, the 10thWest most Virginia, difficult this team kind of looks like the Cincinnati and the defending Pittsburgh teams in the late national champion Kentucky 2000s that Herrion was a part Wildcats all grace the Herd’s of as an assistant coach. Inter- schedule before 2013 even esting, all of those teams made gets here (and if you’re still the NCAA Tournament. into the whole Mayan end of Dalton Hammonds can be PHOTOS BY COLLEEN O’SHEA | THE PARTHENON the world conspiracy, the “end contacted at hammonds9@ Robert Goff dunks the ball during the the Thundering Herd Madness dunk contest Friday night. Goff defeated Elijah Pittman in the finals of the of the world” is scheduled for marshall.edu. dunk contest. Column MU women’s Thundering Herd heavy schedule coaching staff By LACHEL HOUSE forward Yancy Gates, they still have for- conference opponent Memphis on Janu- FOR THE PARTHENON ward/guard Sean Kilpatrick, who averaged ary 26, 2013 in Memphis, Tenn. and Feb. It’s that time of the year again. That 14.3 points last year and led the Big East 16, 2013 in Huntington, W.Va. This will is new, young time when free throws can make or break with 92 three-pointers. Cashmere Wright more than likely be the last two times you, fans are waiting to see their favorite and JaQuon Parker are also set to have a Memphis will go against Marshall since By CAITIE SMITH Returning to the Herd is big man posterize someone in the paint successful season this year. the Tigers are joining the Big East in July THE PARTHENON sophomore Shay Weaver, who and buzzer beaters in the 4th quarter Next on the list is the Dec. 22, 2012 game 2013. Memphis is coming off of a 26-9 In 1971 “The Young Thun- received Conference USA All- are a gift from God. That time of the year against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Mar- season, winning their sixth Conference dering Herd” was a tagline for Freshman team honors last when everyone has their sights set on shall is losing the series 0-11. Overall, this USA championship after beating Marshall. the mostly all freshmen foot- year. Weaver averaged just the madness of March and which players is the most exciting yet challenging game They ended up being 13-3 in conference. ball team. over six and will make their claim to fame. Yes, college for the Herd. Kentucky is coming off a 38-2 The Tigers took an early exit in the NCAA In 2012, “The Young Thun- led last year’s squad in three basketball season is a couple of weeks run last season, losing the SEC champion- dering Herd” is about to point baskets with 39. away. ship to Vanderbilt, but winning their eighth round. have a different meaning for “We knew from the begin- Marshall’s men’s basketball team has a national championship. tournament,Memphis took losing a major to St. Louishit with in the firstloss women’s basketball. Its about ning it was gonna be a big Although UK lost their entire starting of guard/forward , but they transition; rebirth; rebuild. change. In this small amount games stand out the most: Cincinnati, Ken- lineup to the NBA , we must keep in should be able to rally together with the First year head coach Matt of time we’ve done so much tuckydifficult and schedule in conference ahead of opponent,them, but threeuntil mind that UK is a basketball powerhouse. help of junior guard Chris Crawford and Daniel is accompanied by that we really didn’t know we July 1, 2013, Memphis. For example, all of their incoming fresh- McDonald’s All-American freshman for- three assistant coaches, also were able to do,” Weaver said On Dec. 15, 2012, the Thundering Herd man are in the top 10 of their positions ward Shaq Goodwin. of the transition. is set to face Cincinnati in Charleston, W.Va. and the top 20 in the 2012 recruiting class Thundering Herd basketball is enter- Herd. The average age of the It was not hard for the ladies This is an extremely appealing match up, overall. As a matter of fact, UK was able ing the 2012-2013 season after having a fourin their coaches first seasonis just withover the30 to catch to the new offense on which resulted in a win for the Herd last to grab the best player in the 2012 class, fairly good 2011-2012 season. It should years old. under Daniel’s guidance and season. The Wildcats took the Big East by Nerlens Noel; however, Noel is still un- be interesting to see what the Herd does “I don’t think its fair to accepting the fast paced style storm in the late part of the season last der NCAA investigation. Their returning in conference after making it to the con- compare what they’ve done of play sparked no objections. year, being 7-2 in their last nine confer- players are talented as well. Sophomore ference championship game last season. with what we are trying to get “We like to play fast,” ence games after losing three straight. forward Kyle Wiltjer hit 35 three-pointers This year should be exciting for Herd them to do,” Daniel said of his Weaver said. Cincy made it to the Big East championship last year. Sophomore guard Ryan Harrow fans to watch, especially with the exciting inherited team. “They’re not Sometimes in practice, game, losing to Louisville 50-44. The Wild- is able to play this season after sitting out match-ups on the schedule. So, mark your scared to make a mistake.” when things just aren’t click- cats fared well in the NCAA Tournament as the 2011-2012 season due to transfer reg- calendars for these appealing games to be The Thundering Herd ros- ing the way they should be, well. There, they lost to Ohio State in the ulations. He is set to make an impact this played in the coming months. ter boasts three seniors, four Daniel and his staff take to the Sweet Sixteen. season. Lachel House can be contacted at juniors (two redshirts), four Although the Wildcats no longer have The Thundering Herd is set to face in [email protected]. sophomores and two freshmen. See COACHING STAFF | Page 5

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STAFF n Biden n Obama 32% - 26 votes SHANE ARRINGTON n Ryan n Romney 68% - 55 votes EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] EDEN ADKINS MARCUS CONSTANTINO MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] JOHN GIBB TYLER KES Visit marshallparthenon.com to share your opinion. NEWS EDITOR DIGITAL EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] Editorial JEREMY JOHNSON ASHLEIGH HILL SPORTS EDITOR COPY EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] RACHEL FORD NIKKI DOTSON LIFE! EDITOR ASSIGNMENT EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] Roswell, N.M. gains bragging right, ADAM ROGERS SANDY YORK ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR FACULTY ADVISER [email protected] [email protected] man makes record-breaking jump CONTACT US Roswell, N.M., is a small southwestern town with a pretty big however, by a man in Roswell, N.M. 109 Communications Bldg. - Another balloon fell from the sky and landed in Roswell, and this Marshall University One John Marshall Drive name. In the summer of 1947, a flying saucer and its alien pas leap of faith, jumping from 24 miles in the air, breaking the sound Huntington, West Virginia 25755 resembledsengers allegedly a balloon crashed of sorts. into The a incident field just was outside hushed of for Roswell. many barrierone can andbe verified. plenty ofAustrian records daredevil, on his way Felix back Baumgartner, to safe ground took in a [email protected] yearsRemnants but enteredof the “flying the spotlight saucer” onceturned more out aroundto be something 1980 and thathas - Column since maintained notoriety. Numerous articles, books, docu- sonic speed without a jet or spacecraft. He also took the highest THE FIRST The Constitution of the New Mexico. Baumgartner became the first man to reach super United States of America mentaries and most recognizably, a television show, have been altitude jump of any man and marked the highest manned-balloon AMENDMENT released regarding the Roswell Incident. Roswell has capitalized Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, on its quirkiness and welcomes tourists to explore the town and Many components surrounding the jump had to go just right or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the indulge in UFO and alien speculation regarding the event that hap- inflight order record. for Baumgartner to finish alive. But after nine min- freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress pened 65 years ago. utes of dissension, he landed on his feet. The feat was nothing of grievances. Another event celebrated its 65th anniversary yesterday: West less than incredible. And thirty cameras recorded the event Virginia native and pilot, Chuck Yeager, broke the sound barrier that will surely land its two feet on Youtube in just a matter in an airplane on October 14, 1947. In celebration of the famed of time. Column - Roswell has a new and improved bragging right. Forget that ex- traterrestrial nonsense and visit Roswell, N.M.,— landing spot for accomplishedflight, Yeager took the feat. a ride His on celebratory a F-15 Eagle, efforts breaking were overshadowed,the sound bar Felix Baumgartner’s record-breaking jump. Romney plan rier at 30,000 feet above the Mojave Dessert, where he had first under criticism, not impossible

By DANNY HUIZINGA BAYLOR U. VIA UWIRE Tax policy has been a focal point in this election, with both candidates claiming their proposals “strengthen the middle class”. Much of the debate last Wednesday involved criti- cisms of the opponent’s tax policy. Who is telling the truth? Well, like most issues in politics, it depends on how you define the terms. Let’s look at President Obama first. Although claiming in the Wednesday debate that he reduced taxes on the middle class by $3,600, the reality is that those cuts were tempo- rary. The “Making Work Pay” tax credit saved the average family $800 a year, but it expired in 2011 and Obama did not Column renew it. The other tax cut Obama refers to, the payroll tax cut, expires at the end of this year as well. We can’t forget the impact of “ObamaCare.” According to the Associated Press, nearly 6 million people will see a tax increase due to the new health insurance law. Most of these 6 million are in the “middle class” and will see their taxes rise by an average of $1,200 per year. Preserve early voting Mitt Romney’s plan relies on lowering tax rates and clos- ing loopholes to make up for the difference in revenue. By ALEX RUBIN During the 2008 election, seemed convenient to place be treated equally under Ohio His plan has been criticized as “impossible” by the Obama DARTMOUTH COLLEGE VIA UWIRE President Obama accrued so Election Day on the day before law and that allowing early vot- campaign, citing a study from a Princeton economist, Har- This election cycle, there has many votes during the early market day, meaning that farm- ing for some residents requires vey Rosen. been a lot of talk about various voting period in North Caro- ers could harvest their crops that it must be allowed for all. Unfortunately for the president, Rosen soon spoke to the election laws that have passed lina that even though he lost and then go to town and sell Proponents of the law press claiming Obama had misrepresented his study, saying: and will affect voters this com- the Election Day popular vote, their crops as well as vote. claimed that because military “I can’t tell exactly how the Obama campaign reached ing November. However, one he was still able to secure the In modern times, Americans personnel could be deployed that characterization of my work… The main conclusion of issue that has yet to take hold state’s electoral votes. Though are increasingly located in cit- at any time, they deserved my study is that under plausible assumptions, a proposal of the national spotlight is early most of these early votes don’t ies and polling places have special privileges in terms along the lines suggested by Governor Romney can both be voting. During the 2008 elec- occur a month in advance, with become more easily accessi- of when they could vote. Al- revenue neutral and keep the net tax burden on taxpayers tion, Barack Obama was able some states having early voting ble to most Americans, which though this point is in fact with incomes above $200,000 about the same. That is, an to win various key states and periods the weekend before the makes this out-of-date proce- true, when it comes to voting, increase in the tax burden on lower and middle income in- win the presidency because, in election, there is something to dure more inconvenient than any incapacity is equally legit- dividuals is not required in order to make the overall plan large part, he was able to clinch be said about the impact early anything else. In a country in imate. Whether deployed to revenue neutral,” he said. a large portion of those voters voting has. which 9:00 to 5:00 jobs are ex- foreign soil or unable to vote How is this possible? How can tax rates be reduced with- who voted early, either by mail Voting dynamics are, in large tremely common and in which because of the necessity to out slashing revenue? It all depends on economic growth. or in person. voting on a Tuesday may be work to provide for one’s own Cutting tax rates often spurs economic growth, as consum- Early voting allows citizens socioeconomic groups that are physically impossible for family, the incapacity is the ers have more money to spend and invest. As the economy to vote before Election Day, physicallypart, influenced able to by vote. the specificFor ex- some, this choice may inadver- same and results in the same grows, more people become wealthier and end up offsetting usually to accommodate out- ample, for some people who tently serve to disenfranchise inability to participate in the some of the revenue lost from lower rates. of-state residents, such as may work odd hours or double a select few. voting process. Therefore, Professor Greg Mankiw of Harvard University calculated college students, or those who shifts, holding Election Day Early voting acts as a solution early voting must be applied the effects that tax cuts pay for themselves in a paper writ- will be unable to vote on the during a weekday hinders their to this problem by accommo- equally to all residents of a ten back in 2005: inconvenient Tuesday elec- ability to cast a vote. The fact dating those Americans who state or county. “In all of the models considered here, the dynamic re- tion day. In addition, as college that most election days around otherwise would not be able A change in one factor or one sponse of the economy to tax changes is too large to be students, some of us decide the world don’t occur during to vote, either because of the aspect of the voting process, ignored. In almost all cases, tax cuts are partly self-financ- to vote in our home states the week but instead occur on aforementioned obstacle or be- such as early voting, can have ing. This is especially true for cuts in capital income taxes.” as opposed to registering in weekends attests to the fact cause, like us college students, systemic effects that alter the Although Obama criticizes Romney’s plan because it New Hampshire. The absen- that our election calendar is they temporarily reside in an- nature of the election and voter “might” burden the middle class at some point, he ignores tee ballots that we send in are antiquated. other state. dynamics. The exact nature of the fact that his own plans have not been particularly help- received upwards of a month The decision to hold elec- With this in mind, the 6th Cir- these effects is unknown in the ful, to say the least. before Election Day. Though tions on Tuesday is based on cuit Court of Appeals recently best case, or intended in the Even if Romney did need to eventually close some loop- these ballots aren’t counted our agrarian history. Back overturned an Ohio law allow- worst, and therefore should be holes that currently benefit the middle-class, the tax until November 6, they still when the majority of Ameri- ing only military personnel to avoided at all costs to prevent cuts would first and foremost give relief to middle-class cans were farmers and needed participate in early voting. The any form of unlawful or unfair Americans. election dynamics. a day to get to the polls, it court stated that all voters must tampering with elections. have a significant impact on

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Scholarships FEAST “It helps to get a better “I think it’s always positive— Daniel accident, but by design,” Dan- Continued from Page 2 Continued from Page 2 understanding of what our today especially,” Khader said. Continued from Page 1 iel said. “We wanted a staff religion requires,” Khader “It’s not just Muslims that I am that could relate to these Linda Holmes, director of de- you fast, you put yourself said. “I get the same feel- fasting with, but with people attendance records for a kids.” velopment and alumni affairs, through that suffering. You ing whenever I do stuff that who just wanted to try it out game and season last year The upcoming season is said Blankenship’s generous can’t eat and you can’t drink, Christians or Jews do. It helps and see what we go through. at Central Arkansas. Daniel’s not only a new beginning for gift will help in assisting stu- and for us it’s a big deal, but you gain a better understand- That makes me feel really spe- team also led the Southland Marshall Basketball, but the dents follow their dreams. for other people that is their ing of what their religion is cial because there are people Conference in attendance beginning of a new regime. “We are grateful to everyday life.” about, what they do and why who are willing to take that last year. Before departing While Daniels has been seen Mr.Blankenship for his support Khader said she was happy they do it.” extra step to experience what Central Arkansas, Daniel had walking around the Hender- of the Joan C. Edwards School to see the interest and turn- Khader said that fasting al- we do.” increased attendance 350 son Center with plaid shorts out for the fast because it ways has a positive impact in Samuel Speciale can be percent since his arrival in and bright green shoes, he his commitment to helping our increases acceptance and un- her life and in the lives of peo- contacted at speciale@mar- 2008. hopes the product produced students,”of Medicine Holmes and said. specifically derstanding among students. ple who fast. shall.edu. The success of Daniel’s will be as catching as he is, The second-year medical stu- programs has been in part to representing his version of a dents who exhibit high academic his support staff, a staff that polished team with a new look. achievement will receive $10,000 was assembled by design. James Coullier can be to help with the cost of tuition. Body found by hunters believed to be missing Florida student “We have the youngest staff contacted at coullier41@ One of the students who re- in the country and this is no marshall.edu. ceived the award, Adam J. Van By AUDRA D.S. BURCH - Horn, sent Blankenship a letter, THE MIAMI HERALD (MCT) fore Tuesday. thanking him for his gift. MIAMI — For weeks, Carlos Aguilar made TheyNow, do thenot tediousexpect an task official of piecing confirmation together be Kane it made me stronger in some “I told him thank you for giving the 350-mile trip to Gainesville to continue the 18-year-old’s last hours begins. What is Continued from Page 1 points,” Kane said. “I know me the opportunity to choose my the agonizing search for his missing son, known is that he went out to Best Buy with this was his dream more than specialty without much consid- Christian Aguilar, a University of Florida Pedro Bravo, his high school friend from However, things were not mine. He wanted this for me eration of the amount of money freshman. Doral Academy Preparatory, to buy a Kanye so great for the Herd’s leading more than I wanted it, so ev- I owe, which is a problem many But on Saturday, after the worrying and West CD. ery day I just go hard for him.” medical students face when waiting, the father and family rushed to Bravo, an 18-year-old Santa Fe College Over the summer Kane graduating,” Van Horn said. Levy County an hour outside of Gainesville. student, has been indicted by an Alachua hatedscorer classwhen andhe first sometimes arrived. I changed his number from 24 to He also said monetary con- They came after the discovery of a body in County grand jury on murder and kidnap- skipped“When class I first or would got here come I 50 to honor his father, who would cerns are a primary reason for the woods, likely that of Aguilar, the teen- ping charges. He remains in the Alachua to practice late, things like have been 50 years old one week a shortage of primary care phy- ager who united strangers in South Florida County Jail. that,” Kane said. “But now ev- after his death in February. sicians in this country. and Gainesville in a relentless but futile Arrested four days after Aguilar’s disap- erything is focused.” Although Kane’s biological “I think this gift from Mr. three-week search. pearance, Bravo later told police he beat Focused was the appropri- father is no longer with him, Blankenship has vast implica- More than anything, Carlos Aguilar wanted to Aguilar and left him bleeding and barely ate word for Kane to use. Kane said Herrion is the next tions, much more so than simply bring his son home. breathing in a parking lot. He said the two He has been hitting the gym best thing. giving a handful of medical stu- Volunteers from across the state combed had a dispute over Aguilar’s girlfriend, who hard every day to work on as- “He’s been like a father to dense patches of woods, but it was 60 miles Bravo dated previously. pects of his game that were me since my father died,” Kane money,” Van Horn said. southwest of the campus town that hunters But police never found any evidence of lacking. said. “He’s helped me since I dentsVan Horn a significant is considering amount going of scouring for firewood discovered the body the fight or signs of Aguilar in a massive “A lot of shots with my GAs was young, ever since he was at into otolaryngology or family of a young man on a rural dirt road, with search that spanned the southwest sec- and free throws,” Kane said. “I Pittsburgh and I was trying to medicine upon graduation. blue jeans and blue Van sneakers — cloth- tion of the city. Day after day, hundreds of think that’s part of my game I go to Pitt. Anything I need I can Lakin Turner can be con- ing that matches the description of what people —most of whom never met Aguilar was slacking on. I worked on always go to him for advice.” tacted at turner136@live. Aguilar was wearing when he disappeared — showed up along with police agencies, that a lot and I was in the gym Advice is something Her- marshall.edu. Sept. 20. cadaver dogs and mounted units from every day, still am every day rion can offer a lot of for Kane, The hunters, searching on the grounds of across Florida. Gov. Rick Scott joined the and am not going to stop.” and Herrion said people the Gulf Hammock Hunting Club near Cedar search two weeks ago. “A lot of things were my would be surprised how far Tinnon Key, noticed a stench and stumbled onto a They crisscrossed woods and marshes, parking technique,” Kane continued. “I Kane has come in his life. Continued from Page 1 skull and decomposing body on Friday af- lots and alleys for any sign of Aguilar. Even as the wasn’t jumping on my shot and “He’s come so far and yet he ternoon. They thought it was a dead deer search grid shifted and the headquarters changed left some short. I worked on still has so far to go,” Herrion “This is going to be the best and hurried over, thinking they’d remove the location, volunteers came, from students to sol- that and I got it right this year.” said. “He’s made great strides in year ever at Marshall Univer- antlers. While it will take a few days to make diers to grandparents. Kane had an excellent soph- a lot of areas of his life and aca- sity,” Tinnon said. “We have a an official identification, police believe it’s - omore season for the Herd, demically. I think it amazes some really good chance of winning Aguilar. tian alive, the unfortunate reality is going to sink averaging 16.5 points, 5.4 re- people who have direct knowl- the conference. I just can’t wait Gainesville police, who are leading the inves- in,’’“While said Gainesville some people police still spokesman hoped to Ben find Tobias. Chris bounds and 3.5 assists a game edge of where he was at the day to enjoy the time here.” tigation, are assisting the Levy County Sheriff’s while playing in 34 of Mar- I stepped foot on this campus to Tinnon’s stats from last season closure.” shall’s 35 games. where we have him now in lead- ranked among some of the best “I’m glad the family is finally going to get some The one missed game for ing toward graduation.” in the nation. He averaged 10 re- Office in the forensic processing of the body. Kane came due to the death With two more years of eli- bounds per game, which placed Coaching staff competition that arises. of his father, Calvin Kane, just gibility remaining for Kane, the him at 22nd in the country. Tin- Continued from Page 3 Nov. 9 when they take on Radford. before the Thundering Herd’s once young and immature kid non was named to the Conference got a little mad. I was guarding andDaniel’s officially philosophy start their for season the game at UCF on Feb. 8. can become one of the greatest USA All-Defensive Team and also court to push the team harder. Coach,“Our and first he day got of passed practice, me. I rebirth of Marshall women’s Kane played in that con- basketball players to ever step on broke the record for rebounds in Just a small step in helping the He’s my coach, he’s not sup- basketball is simple. test, but missed the following the C-USA tournament. rebuild. posed to do that and he did “If you do the right thing— game against East Carolina to Adam Rogers can be Tinnon and his wife are ex- “If I don’t like the way things that with ease,” Weaver said. play hard and act right, it helps attend the funeral. contactedthe Cam Henderson at rogers112@ Center floor. pecting their second child in late are going, I lace my shoes up “Its amazing to see the en- shots fall,” Daniel said. “Ball “Losing him hurt a lot, but marshall.edu. December. This news, along with and run the point,” Daniel said. ergy level raise when we get will take care of itself.” the extra year of eligibility, make “That’s why we have youngest out there,” Daniel said. “That The transition and rebuild coaching staff in the country. screen’s a little bit tougher - LIKE us on Facebook year at Marshall he said. That’s no accident.” when Coach Daniel is out there.” cially underway. FOLLOW us on Twitter: forLake a great Morehouse start to Tinnon’s can finalbe Weaver and the team enjoy The Herd will begin their sea- of Caitie women’s Smith basketball can be is con offi- contacted at morehouse1@ the hands-on interaction with son Nov. 1 with an exhibition tacted at smith1650@ @MUParthenon marshall.edu. their coaches and the level of game against , marshall.edu. Marshall basketball rosters Men’s NO NAME POS CLASS HOMETOWN NO NAME POS CLASS HOMETOWN

0 CHRIS MARTIN G SO Marlboro, Md. 35 AUSTIN LOOP G FR South Webster, Ohio 1 DENNIS TINNON F SR Green Bay, Wis. 50 DEANDRE KANE G JR Pittsburgh, Pa. 2 ROBERT GOFF F SR Indianapolis, Ind. 4 JAMIER HANNER F SO Philadelphia, Pa. 11 NIGEL SPIKES C SR Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 12 KAREEM CANTY G FR Harlem, N.Y. 15 DEVINCE BOYKINS G RS-FR Forest City, N.C. 21 TYQUANE GOARD F SO Charleston, W.Va. 23 D.D. SCARVER G/F JR Birmingham, Ala. 24 ELIJAH PITTMAN F JR Covington, Ky. CL101512 31 JP KAMBOLA C SO Toronto, Canada 32 TAMRON MANNING G FR Georgetown, Ky. CLASSIFIED 34 YOUS MBAO C JR RuPisque, Senegal CLASSIFIED Women’s 2 x 8.0

NO NAME POS CLASS HOMETOWN

1 JENNIFER RAMIREZ G FR New York City, N.Y. 2 ORLANDRIA WILLIAMS F JR Memphis, Tenn. 10 SHAY WEAVER G SO Arlington, Texas 11 SARA SANG F SO Huntington, W.Va. 13 JASMINE SHAW G RS-JR Cincinnati, Ohio 15 ERICA WOODS G RS-JR St. George, Bermuda 20 NORRISHA VICTRUM G FR Columbia, S.C. 21 LEANDRA KING C SR New Carollton, Md. 23 VERONICA RUIZ G/F SR Harlem, N.Y. 24 SHYNISHA JOHNSON G RS-SR Cincinnati, Ohio 30 JUSTINE BOERGER F SO Racine, Wisc. 33 CHUKWUKA EZEIGBO F SO Trenton, N.J. 35 SUPORIA DICKENS F JR Freeport, Ill.

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COLLEEN O’SHEA | THE PARTHENON LEFT: Marshall University point guard Chris Martin dribbles the ball during warm-ups of Thundering Herd Madness on Friday. RIGHT: Martin dunks the ball in warm-ups during Thundering Herd Madness. Martin, a sophmore from Upper Marlboro, Md., finished the 2011-2012 season 5-15 from three-point range and a personal best nine points against East Carolina on Feb. 11.

By JEREMY JOHNSON guard, played with former Kentucky guard Michael Kidd-Gilchrest to show Marshall fans his potential. SPORTS EDITOR and Derrick Gordon of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “I didn’t really play that much last year, so I am just excited to Most 8-year-old boys are making a ruckus during third-grade Gilchrest was this year’s second overall draft pick in the NBA. show the fans what I can do,” Martin said. recess or riding their bicycles around the neighborhood. Others While at St. Patrick, Martin played against , who Head Coach Tom Herrion said Martin played big when he had are locked in their rooms playing video games and watching played at Duke University and was drafted by the New Orleans opportunities last season. the newest cartoons. Chris Martin on the other hand, chose to Hornets in the 2012 NBA draft. Rivers is the son of Boston Celt- “The limited minutes that he played he had some big mo- pick up a basketball. ics Head Coach . ments for us,” Herrion said. “We believe in Chris. He has made For as long as he can remember, Martin has spent much of As a senior, Martin appeared in the HBO documentary “Prayer a lot of good strides.” his life developing his basketball game. It is no surprise the for a Perfect Season,” based on St. Patrick’s 2010-2011 season. The 2011 men’s basketball team featured two experienced sophomore point guard is ready for the Marshall University - senior guards with Damier Pitts and Shaquille Johnson. Martin basketball spotlight. ing third. The McDonalds All-American nominee, awarded to said he was able to learn from the two seniors in his freshman “I was 8-years-old when I started playing competitively and theMartin top also high participated school talent in ain three-point the nation, contest said it onwas CBS, a special finish year, especially when it came to defense. going to AAU tournaments,” Martin said. senior year. “Defense is so important on this level and I had to tighten up Before long, the Upper Marlboro, Md., native was traveling After high school, Martin decided to join the Thundering my defense going against them (Pitts and Johnson) everyday in and playing in the Amateur Athletic Union at a time when most Herd and suit up in the Kelly green and white. of his classmates were shooting in their driveways. Martin with a chuckle. “I got a little stronger and better and was Fascinated by the sport, Martin found himself playing with the competitive conference and coach Herrion just made me feel competingpractice. They with were them kicking everyday.” my butt when I first got here,” said DC Assault AAU team and earned national recognition by the like“I homefelt like before it was I made a good my fitdecision for me,” to comeMartin here.” said. “This is a During the offseason Martin logged extensive hours in the time he was in his teens. Martin, a marketing major, is set to excel on the court, but gym, which he said improved his game. “It’s competitive,” Martin said. “You get your name out there when he has spare time he does a number of different things. “I worked on my ball handling skills,” Martin said. “In high and play against the top talent in the country. I had a great time “I do a lot of reading and researching on basketball,” Martin school I had the reputation of being a shooter, and at my height on DC Assault.” said. “I look at weird stuff in the ocean. I watch Fresh Prince, Growing up he watched games and said study, go to class and the gym.” general skills, getting comfortable with my teammates and he enjoyed watching NBA stars Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler Martin has worn several different numbers throughout his tighteningI need to playup my point defense.” guard too. I just worked on some floor and Antawn Jamison. basketball career before settling on the number zero at Mar- Coach Herrion said he recognizes the work Martin has put in. Entering high school Martin already had the interest of sev- shall. At St. John’s, Martin wore the number 11. “Chris Martin has had as good a spring to the start of practice eral NCAA Division I schools. Martin attended St. John’s College “I liked 11 because I looked up to coming out of anybody in our program,” Herrion said. “He has changed his high school and he wore it at Kentucky,” Martin said. body. He has worked at becoming a better point guard. He is a transferring his senior year to St. Patrick High School in Eliza- At St. Patrick, Martin wore number 23 because a teammate beth,High SchoolN.J. Martin in Chevy said Chase,transferring Md., for high his schoolsfirst three was years a decision before was already wearing number 11. Martin chose to wear the Martin’s work ethic, attitude, basketball IQ and potential have based on family and opportunity. number zero when he joined the Herd program. preparedgreat shooter him andfor theI think spotlight. he is confident A standout right player now.” everywhere “I have a lot of family in the New York area,” Martin said. “I “I grew up watching Gilbert Arenas,” Martin said. “I chose he has been, Martin is looking to make a name for himself in a just felt like the opportunity at St. Patrick was something I just zero when I got to college because I love Arenas’ game.” Thundering Herd uniform. couldn’t pass up. I had a great senior year.” Whatever the number is, Martin has produced both on and Jeremy Johnson can be contacted at johnson783@mar- While at St. Patrick High School, the 6-foot, 185-pound point off the court. This season, Martin said he is ready and motivated shall.edu.

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