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This newspaper is available at Marshall Digital Scholar: https://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon/3219 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 | VOL. 124 NO. 74 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE
Warm weather brings students outside
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Marshall Running Five Days a Week! students ride Standard Daytime Service: SATURDAY FREE with I.D. 20-minute loop along 3rd, 4th and 5th Avenues 529-RIDE between 7:30am & 3:00pm SERVICE Stops at Pullman Square (Visual Arts Center, Huntington’s Kitchen), Keith Albee & More! DOWNLOAD ROUTESHOUT Afternoon Service: Saturday: 30-minute loop, route extended to include WWW.TTA-WV.COM 5th Avenue Kroger from 3:00pm to 7:00pm 3:00pm-7pm HD-447681 (304) 529-7433 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 2 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Local Artisan Shop to host Second Saturday Market BY ISABELLA ROBINSON NEWS EDITOR
Local artisan shop, The Red Caboose, food products, local bath and beauty prod- the market, including a few students like El- and local bakery, Nomada, will be hosting ucts and a lot of original art,” Klover said. len Chambers, a Marshall student who will their first Second Saturday Market from 10 Klover said the Red Caboose represents be participating in the event,” Schulenberg a.m. to 3 p.m on March 13. about 150 local and regional artisans. said. “We are having artists, vintage clothing “We are a part of the Huntington Area He said the Nomada bakery, café and vendors and a clothing redesigner Nomada Convention and Visitors Bureau, so part of eatery specializes in making everything from will have their wonderful food products for our job is economic development, and we scratch in-house, including local organic sale, and we will have a few sales here at the are doing that through supporting local arti- farm fresh eggs. Caboose,” Raine Klover, manager of the sans and other creatives,” Klover said. The Red Caboose and Nomada plan to Red Caboose said. Shawn Schulenberg, co-owner of No- continue the market each second Saturday Klover said the market will be an outdoor, mada and chair of the Political Science of the month. European-style market. department at Marshall, said he is looking “When you come to the Caboose, you are forward to the event after the businesses held Isabella Robinson can be Isabella Robinson | News Editor going to see locally produced stickers and t- a similar outdoor market this December that contacted at robinson436@mar- shirts from four West Virginia companies. As was very successful. shall.edu. The Red Caboose will host the Second Saturday Market well as many books from local authors, local “There will be a lot of great artisans at outside of Heritage Station. A Second Family for Three Generations of Students By CAMERON COLLINS THE PARTHENON Olivia Burns, freshman elementary education major, is the third Burns said, my husband, sons, nieces, and a nephew also attended things about Marshall from my family, so hearing those things influ- generation in her family to attend Marshall University. Her grand- the schooly granddaughter (Olivia) is currently going to Marshall, enced my decision.” In addition to Olivia Burns, her cousin, Isaiah mother, Sandra Burns, was the first of their family to attend and and I have a grandson planning on starting his first year in the fall.” Burns, plans to attend Marshall in the fall, making him the third graduate from Marshall in December 1971. Sandra Burns, her son John Burns and her granddaughter Ol- generation to attend the University in his family as well. “I was the first in my family to attend Marshall,” Sandra ivia Burns consider Marshall University a second family. “Marshall “Marshall is very accepting of any student that has a desire to at- feels more like a family than other schools that I have visited,” Ol- tend. I feel like Marshall has always been very welcoming and cares ivia Burns said. deeply about all of their students,” said Sandra. Marshall’s smaller campus is one of Olivia Burn’s favorite things Many qualities of Marshall and its community have provided about the university. She has visited her friends at other universities the Burns’ with a memorable and impactful impression they hope and felt they were all missing the family element that she feels at to pass on to future generations. “I feel like the plane crash tragedy Marshall. makes Marshall feel different.” John Burns said. I think the tragedy Sandra Burns and John Burns take pride in their Marshall brought everyone closer together, Marshall wants everyone’s lives to alumni status and have encouraged their family to become Sons be remembered and honored and wants everyone currently attend- and Daughters of Marshall as well.“I’m proud to have graduated ing campus to feel important as well.” from Marshall. Although it wasn’t easy, through perseverance, I The Burns’ appreciation and love for Marshall University is was able to become a Son of Marshall,” John Burns said. abundant and has impacted each of them in many ways. Sandra Their love for Marshall has influenced a multitude of other said, “Marshall means so much to me. I loved the school that was family members to attend Marshall as well. “If my family had not helping me achieve my life goal to teach. I taught for about 38 attended Marshall, I definitely think I would’ve considered other ZACHARY HISER | PHOTO AND GRAPHICS EDITOR See Generation on schools more than I did,” Olivia said. “I have always heard good pg. 10
PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY ZACHARY HISER | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM 3 Marshall to host virtual women’s filmmaking presentation
By MADISON PERDUE During the event, Khannous will discuss the about the presentation. who talked about how great it was to see an REPORTER films “MaRock,” “Adam,” “L’enfant Endormi” “Though nothing can truly replace face- audience, for their films and see how the audi- To celebrate Women’s History Month, Mar- and “Rock the Casbah” to illustrate the cultural to-face interaction, these webinars are ence reacts,” Squire said. “To me, that level of shall University will host a virtual presentation elements involved in Moroccan film and their tremendously helpful,” Oudghiri-Otmani said. community and being able to share your film to on Moroccan women’s filmmaking on Mar. changes over time. “They’re a great supplement and extremely see an audience’s reaction is so important that I 26 to commemorate women’s international Khannous will also discuss globalization and beneficial to students.” decided to do it in the fall.” achievements in the film industry. “accented cinema,” including the sensitivity to Dr. Walter Squire, MU’s director of film stud- Squire said that issues with video streaming The event, titled “Accented Cinema: Moroc- films through the lenses of transnationality and ies, said he was glad to see a multicultural event across multiple devices also contributed to his can Women’s Exilic & Diasporic Filmmaking,” multiculturality. related to film studies at MU. decision. He also said he didn’t want students will discuss the history of Moroccan film, the Dr. Amine Oudghiri-Otmani, an English “I’m really happy about it,” Squire said. “To to feel anxious that their work may be recorded rise of globalization, the adoption of American professor at MU, helped coordinate the event. be able to teach students about not only African without their permission. filmmaking techniques in Morocco, and wom- Oudghiri-Otmani is a former international filmmaking but women’s African filmmaking is The Department of Film Studies is co- en’s involvement in the industry. student who also graduated from USMBA. He extraordinary. It’s a great opportunity.” sponsoring the event, with the Department of Dr. Touria Khannous, a Harvard University said this event is an excellent opportunity to re- Dr. Squire said he hasn’t been hosting events Modern Languages, the School of Music, and and Columbia University exchange scholar and connect with his alma mater and help Marshall in film studies since the pandemic began. He the Women’s and Gender Center. This event is associate professor of Arabic at Louisiana State connect with this university. said he postponed the 2021 student film festi- one of MU’s many efforts to bring educational University, will be the main presenter. Khan- Oudghiri-Otmani said this was his first time val, which usually takes place in the spring, until presentations to students while following CO- nous is a graduate of Université Sidi Mohamed coordinating an event with multiple depart- the fall semester. Squire said that while other VID-19 guidelines. Ben Abdellah (USMBA) in Fes, Morocco. Fes is ments at Marshall, including the Women and organizations have been hosting film festivals also home to al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest Gender Center and the Office of Intercultural virtually, it would not be the same experience as Madison Perdue can be contacted at university in the world, founded in 859 A.D. by a Affairs. He said this event’s organization went those of past years. [email protected] woman, Fatima al-Fihri. smoothly, and many staff members were excited “There were so many student filmmakers Marshall University investigates claims of large parties
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall and safety of its students, faculty and staff,” University said Friday it is suspending Greek Lisa Martin, director of student conduct, said life at the Huntington, West Virginia, school in a statement. “We will not tolerate behavior after allegations of large parties held without that potentially jeopardizes our community’s masks and social distancing. safety and will thoroughly investigate these The university said videos and photos on reports.” social media and witnesses appear to corrobo- The university in Huntington issued cease rate claims that COVID-19 protocols were and desist letters to 11 fraternities and sorori- broken. A separate report of bullying is also ties, suspending activities. being investigated. The governor on Friday announced In West Virginia, pandemic rules only al- restrictions will loosen at midnight to al- low for social gatherings of 75 people, with low gatherings with 100 people, and indoor masks required. capacity limits will no longer apply at restau-
“Marshall University’s number one prior- rants, bars and most businesses, as long as BRITTANY HIVELY | EXECUTIVE EDITOR ity has been, and continues to be, the health social distancing is maintained. Students enjoyed the sunshine and warmer temperatures across campus.
PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY CARTER TRUMAN| [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 4 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Marshall to host Women’s History Month events By MADISON PERDUE Center. Diener said there were giveaways Women’s and Gender Center at MU, said challenging. She is mostly concerned with Reporter and opportunities for social media en- she is excited about this event because it keeping students engaged. She said she is To celebrate Women’s History Month, gagement and activism. showcases students’ work and research. proud of the work she and other MU staff Marshall University is hosting virtual Snyder said this year’s theme for In- Snyder also said she is looking forward have done to make this year’s events inter- events and one in-person activity to ternational Women’s Day was “Choose to to the diverse collection of events at esting to students. educate students on women’s historical Challenge.” Students were invited to think Marshall. “Students can feel stressed and over- achievements and involve students in so- about how to challenge gender inequity Snyder and Diener said they are excited whelmed with schoolwork, so they are not cial activism. and gender stereotypes by engaging in the about The Women in Digital Humanities necessarily looking for online lectures to Laura Diener, history professor and di- social media movement. Student volun- event on Mar. 30. Jessica Vodden, an MU watch,” Snyder said. “We worked really rector of MU’s women and gender studies teers and staff at the Women’s and Gender graduate and former Yaeger scholar, will program, said that while the pandemic Center coordinated the event’s activities. discuss her journey establishing her path and different types of presentations so has prevented many events from being in- Diener said she is particularly excited to establishing and owning an all-women thathard they to find can aappeal variety to anyone.” of different topics person, the switch to virtual events is very for the Mar. 15 event “This Side of Para- Diener said she appreciates MU’s efforts dise: Clothing of the Jazz Age and Beyond,” Snyder said this event is important to celebrate women’s history despite the “Most of our events are virtual, which is which will showcase women’s clothing becausemarket firm, much Vodden of celebrating Labs and Studio. women’s challenges of the pandemic. different,”beneficial toDiener students. said. “Most of the events from the Jazz Age and discuss their histor- historical achievements is focusing on cur- “I’m excited that even though so many will be recorded, so people can watch ical value. Diener said students from her rent efforts to promote gender equity. of us aren’t on campus and things are so them if their schedule didn’t allow them fashion history class spent time research- “Celebrating Women’s History is not just different, we are still taking the time to to go. They’re also a way for students who ing them as part of a project last semester. about the past; it’s about the future,” Sny- recognize Women’s History Month,” Die- can’t access campus or live away to still be Lori Thompson from MU’s Special Col- der said. “It’s about the incredible work ner said. “I think it’s really important that involved.” lections, Olivia Trees from the theater that women are doing right now to create that’s one of the things we don’t let go of MU celebrated International Women’s department and students working on the a better world.” during the pandemic.” Day Monday, Mar. 8, with the month’s only project will discuss the online showcase. Snyder said that though coordinating Madison Perdue can be contacted at in-person event at the Memorial Student Claire Snyder, coordinator of the [email protected].
events to fit the COVID-19 guidelines is Vaccine Rollout Nears Completion Among Faculty
By TYLER SPENCE “If we didn’t have those volunteers… we would Smith mentioned the possibility of Marshall Opinion Editor have to rely on other clinics elsewhere. A lot of shifting into having clinics on campus in a broader Most Marshall University faculty members have people stepped up and are doing jobs they don’t county-wide vaccination effort. received both shots of the coronavirus vaccine for normally do, and it’s made it a lot easier,” said Tracy It is still yet to be seen how the vaccination of stu- all those who requested to receive it. West Virginia Smith, who is normally the director of Environ- dents will take place or when it will start. Marshall has been one of the most efficient states in its vac- mental Health and Safety; however, since last year is still waiting on word from the Higher Education cine rollout, and Marshall University has been one Smith has been the incident command leader over Policy Commission on if there will be allotments of the largest providers of vaccines in the Hunting- all things related to COVID19. of vaccines given to students. Students may likely ton area. The vaccination of faculty and university employ- receive a vaccine through their local pharmacy or an- Kristen Lillvis is the Chair of the Faculty Senate, ees is a significant milestone for the university’s other clinic, not necessarily on campus at Marshall. and a professor in the English department said she path towards going back to an entirely in-person As more vaccines become available, perhaps as felt the vaccine rollout has been smooth, and the semester. Still, the greater challenge will be the wide- soon as the next couple of weeks, there will be guid- process of signing up to receive the vaccine over spread inoculation of students as time progresses. ance on how this process might start. email is simple. “I heard a lot of faculty who have “Once we get through this round with faculty and “That’s our next goal, to get all the students who been excited to get the vaccine,” she said. staff, we’re not going to receive any more doses in want a vaccine, to get them vaccinated. We are work- The rollout has been aided by nursing, medical the immediate future, but I do know there is talk ing on that,” Smith said. and pharmacy students, who have served as volun- as more and more vaccine is made available,” Smith Tyler Spence can be contacted at spence83@ teers throughout the process. said. marshall.edu.
PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY ISABELLA ROBINSON | [email protected] WEDNESDAY,MARCH 10, 2021 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM 5 Bipartisan support for broadband expansion bill in House of Delagates WV ASSOCIATED PRESS BY: STEPHEN ALLEN ADAMS of Commerce. The office was created late last year, but HB 2002 officially brings it to life and lays out its duties and shares some responsibilities with the Broadband Enhancement Council. It defines “unserved” parts of the state as areas that only have one provider and do not have at least 25 Mbps for downloads and 3 Mbps for uploads, matching the Federal Communications Commission’s definition, as well as defines “underserved” as areas with only two providers and less than 100 Mbps for downloads and 50 Mbps for uploads. Consumer protections include required notifications to subscribers when prices increase, refunds or bill credits for internet outages due to no fault of the customer and empowers the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office to investigate complaints about service. The bill also empowers the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee, the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Legislature’s Joint Committee on Technology authority to compel internet service providers to testify before the committees. Linville’s committee voted Feb. 24 to seek documents and testimony from Frontier Communications regarding its broadband projects, its fed- eral grant funding, and its post-bankruptcy plans. HB 2002 has vocal support from members of the House Democratic minority PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE PHOTO who see the bill as a bipartisan effort to expand broadband into rural parts of the CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Wednes- state. day with near unanimous support by Republican and Democratic lawmakers to “It’s something that many of us have been somewhat crying in the wilderness make it easier to expand high-speed broadband across the state. about for a long time, and especially those of us that represent rural areas and liv- House Bill 2002, relating to broadband, passed with 98 yay votes and one mem- ing in rural areas,” said Delegate Brent Boggs, D-Braxton. “It’s been frustrating at ber absent. The only nay vote came from Del. Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock. best.” HB 2002 creates a statutory framework to support, encourage and expedite the “This is something that we absolutely have to vote for. This is something we need expansion of broadband throughout the state. It also creates additional consumer to support,” said Delegate Cody Thompson, D-Randolph. “Broadband and high- protections for reporting sub-par internet service. speed internet access will be to West Virginia what the interstate highway was in the “This bill represents our latest efforts in speeding the deployment of broadband 1950s. It’s something we need to get moving on.” and reducing the overall cost of expanding broadband service for West Virginians,” Nine internet service providers were able to pull down $362.1 million last year for said House Technology and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Daniel Linville, broadband expansion projects in 119,267 unserved Census tracts in West Virginia R-Cabell. over the next 10 years through the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase The bill expedites permit processes for installing broadband along rights-of-way I Auction. Republican lawmakers have also pledged to increase funding over the during Division of Highways projects. It improves “dig-once” regulations that al- next three years for broadband expansion and have at least one bill moving to make low multiple internet service providers to install fiber broadband at the same time permanent the removal of broadband loan insurance caps. without digging multiple trenches. It also allows internet service providers to install “We’ve got to do something on this,” Linville said. “I feel like this is the first step broadband for any utility dig. this year, and I don’t think it’s the last step that we will take this year. This bill ... The Division of Highways would have to create a flow chart of regulating agen- empowers us to do it ourselves. It lets West Virginians make decisions about the cies to provide internet service providers to obtain a notice to proceed when it comes infrastructure that West Virginia needs.” to broadband placement on highways projects. It creates a timetable for regulators The next stop for HB 2002 is the state Senate. to approve applications from internet service providers, automatically approving those projects if the regulator hasn’t come to a decision by a specific time. Steven Allen Adams can be reached at [email protected]. The bill codifies the existence of the Office of Broadband within the Department
PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY ABBY AYES | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 6 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Women’s basketball to open C-USA tourney with LA Tech By NOAH HICKMAN 8-10 (7-9 in C-USA), while LA THE PARTHENON Tech had a regular-season record After splitting against Mid- of 13-9 (8-8 in C-USA). dle Tennessee State in the The two teams played earlier in regular-season finale, the Mar- the season and split the series. shall women’s basketball team The Lady Techsters will be opens the Conference USA tour- playing its first game since Feb. nament as the No. 5 seed in the 27, when it played the Rice Owls. East division, taking on No. 4 LA Tech ended up getting west division seed Louisiana Tech swept in the two-game series, as Wednesday at 3 p.m. it would not score more than 53 Head coach Tony Kemper points in any of the games against said that he is pleased with how the top-ranked Lady Owl C-USA his team is playing late into the defense. season. Against MTSU, Marshall was “I think our team is playing without one of its leaders in the se- really well,” Kemper said. “I’ve ries –senior guard Kristen Mayo. been saying that this team had a Due to a knee injury, Mayo’s ca- chance to do good things all year.” reer at Marshall is finished. The Herd finished the regular PHOTO COURTESY OF CONFERENCE USA season with an overall record of see WBB on pg. 10 Four Marshall basketball players make all-conference lists
By GRANT GOODRICH On the women’s all-academic per game. is joined by Malik Curry of Old SPORTS EDITOR team, senior guard Kristen Mayo Her point per game total is sixth- Dominion, Tavin Lovan of UAB, Four Marshall basketball players, was named Friday, making it the best in the conference, and her Keaton Wallace of UTSA and two from the women’s team and first Marshall women’s basketball free-throw percentage is second Taveion Hollingsworth of WKU. two from the men’s team were player named to the all-academic best. West made the third-team last named by Conference USA to team since Kendra King did it in On the men’s side, Kinsey leads season, averaging two more points different all-conference teams. 2007. the Herd in scoring at 20 points per than he is this season, 14.2 com- Junior guard Taevion Kinsey Mayo’s final season with the game, a number that also places pared to 12.2. However, West’s was named to the men’s All- Herd ended after suffering an in- him as the second leading scorer game far extends from his point Conference USA first team on jury in the win against North Texas in all of Conference USA. Kinsey’s production. West leads C-USA in Monday. Senior guard Jarrod West Saturday, Feb. 27. She was second 54.2% field-goal percentage is sec- assists per game (6.0), assist-turn- and sophomore guard Savannah on the team in scoring at 10.3 ond only to Western Kentucky’s over ratio (2.8) and steals per game Wheeler were named to their points per game while maintaining Charles Bassey. (2.5). respective All-Conference USA a 3.8 GPA in elementary education. Kinsey is joined on the all- West, Kinsey and Wheeler will second-team lists. As the women’s basketball team Conference USA first team by lead their teams on the court this The same day West was also heads to play in Frisco for the C- Charlotte’s Jahmir Young, North week in C-USA tournament play. named to the all-defensive team USA tournament without Mayo, Texas’s Javion Hamlet, WKU’s Grant Goodrich can be as well the all-academic team on Savannah Wheeler will have to Bassey and UTSA’s Jhivvan contacted at goodrich24@ Friday. It was the second time West take on a heavier burden. She leads Jackson. marshall.edu. had made it onto both of those lists. Marshll in scoring with 17 points On the second team, Jarrod West ZACHARY HISER | THE PARTHENON
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By GRANT GOODRICH scheduled to play Rice, the series was SPORTS EDITOR canceled and not rescheduled. IN YOUR About a year ago, Marshall was If Marshall advances from the first preparing to play Louisiana Tech in round, it will play the No. 2 seed out its second game of the Conference of the West, UAB. INBOX USA tournament, but on that day, Junior guard Taevion Kinsey is March 12, 2020, the sports world shut pacing the Marshall offense with 20 down – and soon after, the United points a game, but redshirt sopho- States would follow. more Andrew Taylor is coming on Breaking news, highlights It was a day for the history books – strong for the Herd late into the sea- the day the pandemic became real for son, averaging 18.3 points per game and stories emailed to you many Americans. As things stand a and shooting 62% from the three- year later, the pandemic is still raging, point line in the last four. from the but the panic has subsided, allowing Senior guard Jarrod West is wean- for sporting events to be played within ing his way back from an ankle injury a system of regulations. suffered in game one against North Other Available Newsletters: For Marshall, it is practically getting Texas on Friday, Feb. 26. a redo at last year’s C-USA tourney, The Thundering Herd will need with 2020’s roster still intact. all three of its guards playing at a The Thundering Herd has made high level in order to achieve the the trip to Frisco, Texas, and awaits team’s goal of winning the C-USA its opponent. As the No. 3 seed in the championship. East, Marshall will take on either the No. 7 West seed Golden Eagles or Grant Goodrich can be the No. 6 West seed Owls at 7 p.m. contacted at goodrich24@ Wednesday. marshall.edu. heralddispatch.com Marshall did not play Southern 1. Click on news tab in green bar 2. Click on sign up for our email newsletters Miss this season, and although it was
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The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students OPINION Wednesdays during the regular semester and every other week during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for news and editorial content. Middle ground for campus carry CONTACT The Parthenon: 109 Communications Bldg By Carter Truman Marshall University|One John Marshall Drive EXECUTIVE STAFF Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected] @MUParthenon Campus Carry Bills — If there ever were a of higher learning that receive state funds. These contentious topic to be spoken of on campus, this bills do not affect private colleges and universities. BRITTANY HIVELY ISABELLA ROBINSON would be it. The introduction of six of these bills The first thing a person will likely Google to get EXECUTIVE EDITOR NEWS EDITOR into the West Virginia Legislature means that people some clarity in this debate is how many states [email protected] [email protected] will take sides. Once again, opinions will be shaped allow carrying a concealed weapon on campus; by the first three articles about this debate that you nevertheless, the answer, it turns out, is very nuanced. GRANT GOODRICH TYLER SPENCE find on google. I will admit that I, too, formed my You see, while 11 states expressly permit the carrying SPORTS EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR opinion on this topic from Google University. Still, of concealed weapons, 23 states allow colleges and [email protected] [email protected] having spent at least two hours skimming through universities to make their own rules about concealed websites, datasheets and the proposed Campus Carry carrying. It’s easy to lump these all together and say EMMA BERRY DENISE JACKSON Bills themselves, I feel more than qualified to offer my 34 states allow concealed carrying on campus, but COPY EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA and PODCAST EDITOR opinion on the topic. I think colleges and universities, this is incorrect. The difference between the 11 states [email protected] [email protected] on an individual basis, should be allowed to choose permitting concealed carry on campus and the 23 whether or not they allow concealed carrying of states giving colleges and universities a choice is a XENA BUNTON ZACHARY HISER weapons on campus: here’s why. night and day comparison. The essential difference First, I feel it is best to point out that these bills only here lies in whether a public university should have a say FEATURES EDITOR PHOTO AND GRAPHICS EDITOR affect public colleges and universities — institutions in your right to carry a concealed weapon on campus. [email protected] [email protected] SANDY YORK See MIDDLE GROUND on pg 11 FACULTY ADVISER [email protected] Women, let’s keep moving forward By Brittany Hively EXECUTIVE STAFF Executive Editor GRACE HEWITT [email protected] I once shared a post on social media about my husband “My husband and I rarely fight. But we do have some CATHERINE BLANKENSHIP [email protected] and I having healthy, strong debates. strong debates. ABBY AYES [email protected] The importance of this post was the fact that, at one point, One common debate is on privilege. While having a women could not have done this in the United States. Even healthy and loud debate today, Bub runs through the house CARTER TRUMAN [email protected] today, there are countries where women would never dare yelling, “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT” and laughing.” to disagree with their husbands. While it’s a joke in our house, I think about how across I think it is even more important to think of how far the the world, some women would never be able to debate a THE PARTHENON’S CORRECTIONS POLICY world has come in terms of women’s rights. I mean, different thought than their husbands’ because that would “Factual errors appearing in The Parthenon should be reported to the women did not gain the right to vote until 1920. That was be talking back or out of place. editor immediately following publication. Corrections the editor deems only 100 years ago. We continually see more and more I think about how so many years ago this wouldn’t have positions filled by women for the first time. Women are been a reality in America. While we’ve come such a long necessary will be printed as soon as possible following the error.” official referees at some sports for the first time, and let’s not way as a society, we still have much work to do. Here’s to forget, the United States has its first female vice-president. the strong women before us: the strong women we are and THE FIRST The Constitution of the We are moving forward. the strong women we’re raising for the future. While we still have a long way to go for full equality, I believe AMENDMENT United States of America it is essential to look back and see how far we have come Happy International Women’s Day! Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or and continue to work towards equal rights for everyone. prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, Brittany Hively can be contacted at hayes100@ Below I am including my post from last year for more marshall.edu. or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble; and to context. I originally posted it on March 8, 2020. petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY TYLER SPENCE | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM 9 OPINION How we failed a generation How we broke Generation Z TYLER SPENCE OPINION EDITOR Over the past decade and a half, American society remote work is increasingly popular among grownups. and personal to the political wasteland we created. We has made wildly poor choices that have broken a gen- Despite every CDC recommendation, we reopened bars taught Gen-Z to be activists, to fight injustice, and spot eration, all while debating whether or not actions have and clubs, reopened NFL games, many college campuses, corruption, and then fought them while they did. consequences. and reopened indoor dining. Despite having evidence to The result leads to a youth resentful of their adult If one is simply making a prediction, Generation Z suggest kids and teenagers were largely immune to CO- counterparts who symbolize a block in the change they would have been top of the list in potential. Kids should VID-19 in the late summer of 2020, all of those groups see needed across the political spectrum. If the upcoming be more innovative, and thanks to the internet, the playing got green or yellow light while teenagers were asked to generations don’t respect the institutions or the adults who field had been lowered where knowledge was as accessible stay home. This was a mistake that will haunt us for the were in them, our democracy is at risk of falling apart. as water. More kids wanted to go to college, and after a next decade. Online education and isolation have been The internet is the final institution that failed Genera- childhood-defining recession, the economy was on the suffocating for these students. Not only have they suffered tion Z. The internet and social media are only now taming upswing. Kids should be healthier, smoking wasn’t cool by receiving an education that struggles ineffectiveness themselves and trying to leave behind its reputation as the anymore, keeping up mental health was the name of the in the best of circumstances, but the social isolation they wild west of society. game. But instead, Generation Z deserves praise for even have endured in these formative years is not something Social media may be the single biggest destroyer of making it to adulthood. replaceable. We took away graduations, proms, summer Generation Z. Instagram’s decision to take away how By every metric, we have failed Generation Z and set camps, and sports and just seeing their friends daily. We many likes you can see in the photo is the right decision. them up for failure by our decisions. As someone usually ripped the entire social fabric of what it means to be a Kids on these apps were constantly subjugated to com- listed as in-between Generation Z and Millennials, I have teenager away without asking, and many of it without pare themselves to their peers and influencers. been fortunate enough to avoid many of the most signifi- good reason. Combined with the late 2000s and early 2010’s epi- cant disasters this generation must endure through their Meanwhile, their parents went to work, and their older demic of cyberbullying, this combination proved to be teenage years but have seen their repercussions firsthand. siblings at college went to the bars. The mental health fatal for some. Amanda Todd is a notable and early exam- There are three significant disasters this generation will be side effects cannot be overstated. Depression, anxiety, ple, while thousands of others marking memorials in their forced to feel the brunt of. loneliness, despair, and hopelessness were all high among high schools each year. Some schools chose to ignore them The largest and most infuriating of these disasters Generation Z before the pandemic. Imagine what it is to move on, and some add a rock to a garden in remem- has been the inept response to the coronavirus by the now. brance. Instead of structural change, self-introspection, United States. Enough think pieces have criticized the Before the pandemic, we created a toxic political cli- and additional support — our nation adds rocks to gar- non-response the U.S. employed in the critical stages of mate immune to the winds of change and radiating a foul dens in remembrance. the pandemic, including pieces from this author, so this stench of vitriol that can be smelled blocks away from the Generation Z deserves an apology from almost all of us. piece will not go over the decisions that contributed to nearest white pride rally. If you are ever upset with this young generation, remem- the dumpster fire endured through 2020. Ask yourself, Generation Z has grown up with conspiracy theories ber we made them this way. who has been forced to stay home and lock down the undermining the most essential facets of our government. most throughout the pandemic, two central answers ap- Even with the most charismatic President in a generation, Tyler Spence can be contacted at spence83@ pear — those living in nursing homes and the elderly, and who inherited an economy in collapse and a country in marshall.edu teenagers, particularly those in high school. We reopened the palm of his hands, he couldn’t avoid partisan hard- office buildings to adults with preexisting conditions while lining and obstructionism. This generation was up close
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WBB cont. from 6 Mayo said that basketball is a team effort, and she wants to show sup- port for the team any way she can. Parthe-Pet “It’s one thing for me to be here, but it’s another thing for me to be positive and be here,” Mayo said. “(Marshall) is still playing good basket- Mollie is the dog of a big family which includes Par- ball whether I’m there or not.” thenon reporter Noah Hickman. She is a sheepdog/ The Herd offense is scoring a C-USA worst 60.8 points a game, while poodle mix that resides in a little town called Aldie, Va., LA Tech’s offense is fifth- worst in C-USA, scoring 65 a game. she is exceptional at cuddling, and she is still relatively Defense is a strength for both teams as Marshall is giving up 63 points young at two years of age. per game (third-best), and the Bulldogs are giving up 59.9 points per game (second-best). Marshall is led by its sophomore guard, Savannah Wheeler. She aver- ages 17 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists; she was named yesterday to the All-Conference USA second team. The Lady Techsters are led by junior guard Keiunna Walker who averages 16.2 points per game and four rebounds. The C-USA women’s basketball tournament will take place in Frisco, Texas. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10 at 3 p.m. and will If you have a pet you would like featured air on ESPN+. as the weekly Parthe-pet, please email Noah Hickman can be contacted at hickman76@marshall. a photo and brief bio to parthenon@ edu. marshall.edu
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Cameron Collins can be contacted at [email protected] Do you think graduation in-person is the right decision? 56% 44% UPAC cont. from 3 Stay Connected Have you been on campus regularly this semester? 46% 54% @MUParthenon This poll was conducted on The Parthenon’s Instagram, @MUParthenon, with an average response of 80 individuals. @MUParthenon
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I think they should, as many public spaces prohibit concealed violent crime isn’t even attempted. Instead, as is the case a significant and real threat to others, not just that you feel weapons inside, such as post office and capitol buildings. I also in an article on dosomething.org titled “11 Facts about it might be. believe that the best decision for what a campus needs comes Guns and College Campuses,” they say that there is no All that being said, I think colleges and universities evidence guns make colleges safer, which is substantially should be allowed to choose what they want the rules to from the campus itself. Giving them the ability to choose essen- dissimilar to them being a real threat. This point finally be on their campus; this is the best middle-ground so- tially removes the government and puts the onus on the students reveals the real issue at hand, feeling unsafe versus actually lution. Schools could look at their students’ needs, the and staff to hash out a plan for concealed carrying. being in danger. The real chilling thing about all of this surrounding area, and the police presence on campus and The other thing you may notice when trying to find is that somehow a statistically significant portion of the then make a good case for or against concealed carrying. what side you will land on in this debate is many statistics. population was fed a line about how concealed carrying Students would also have the option of going to a differ- Statistics will tell you that students’ perception of safety, poses a real threat to their lives when, by every estimation, ent school if they disagreed with a college or university’s if concealed carrying is allowed on campus, will be lower, it doesn’t. Still, we can save that discussion for a different decision. Giving schools the power to choose also means or campus faculty polls that say they would be afraid if day. students and their feelings would be more represented. In- concealed carry is allowed on their campuses. You can For now, it’s essential to recognize that no one can ar- stead of gathering multiple schools from across the state find dozens of articles and research on the perception of gue, after seeing the statistics, that students and faculty and making a case in front of the state legislature, students these laws among students and faculty, most of which are feel unsafe if concealed carrying on campus is allowed. could organize on their campuses, pushing change there. negative; however, perception and reality are two entirely But should a person’s right to do something be abridged And as a bonus, this would cause a headache for campus different things. And what I have found far less frequently because of the feelings of others? I don’t think anyone administrators and higher-ups, as no decision they make in researching this is documents proving a link between would argue a news article shouldn’t be published because could ever satisfy everyone. Who doesn’t love when college concealed carrying on campus and increases in violent someone would feel bad if it was or that you should be sucks as much for the people running it as it does for the crime on campus. In fact, on some websites dedicated to arrested for saying something mean and hurtful. If you’re students? stopping concealed carrying on campus, establishing a going to make a good argument for limiting someone’s Carter Truman can be reached at truman18@ connection between concealed carrying on campus and right to do something, you should have to prove it presents marshall.edu.
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POST REPORTER recent art exhibit hopes to achieve. Sherwin also said that even still, he wasn’t inspired to start “Vanishing Points,” a photography exhibit and collection by Vanishing Points until he had discovered protests about a MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – House and Senate artist Michael Sherwin, is a series that highlights forgotten in- shopping center being built upon an indigenous burial site in Democratic leaders gathered at the Capitol digenous sites, important archaeological/historical sites as well Morgantown. His first image of the series is one that overlooks Monday morning to talk about some of their ideas to keep West Virginia’s youth in the state. as modern settings to bridge the past with the present. the shopping center. Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin, Michael Sherwin, an Associate Professor of Art at West “So, I started doing some extensive research,” Sherwin said. D-Greenbrier, called the state’s youth “our Virginia University, said that his appreciation for the mysticism “studying maps from the 1800s, meeting with historians, schol- greatest export.” He graduated from high school in 2000, he and importance of placement, presence and land started with ars, and archaeologists.” said, and today only about 10% of his classmates his childhood. Sherwin said that after doing such extensive research, he are stil here. He’s been a pastor for 13 years and “If I look back on my childhood, it really makes sense,” Sher- couldn’t help but feel like these places had long since been he can count on one hand the number of kids in win said. “It was really defined by adventure, which was largely forgotten, and he began to follow the trail left behind, cap- his youth group who’ve stayed here. Our youth, he said, lack job opportunities, influenced by my very energetic, restless father who would take turing images along the way. cultural opportunities and hope for the us on road trips when we were younger. That’s when I really fell This exhibit features various multimedia elements as well as future. They need incentives that the majority in love with travel, adventure and the Mid-West.” a dozen photographs taken and developed from film camera aren’t offering. Sherwin said that his adventures taken during the early years footage. “No young people have ever asked me to cut the state income tax to stay here in the state of Gallery Director and Facilities Coordinator, Jamie Platt, said West Virginia.” that Sherwin’s emphasis on consciousness goes beyond the pho- The issues that need to be addressed, he tograph itself and extends to the process as well. said, include substance abuse, broadband, protecting education funding, clean water and “It’s not something people do now because digital technology equality for all. “We’ve got to give our young makes it easier,” Platt said. “But there’s a real gravity to the way people a reason to stay.” … the images look because of the way they are processed that you To read more: https://www.dominionpost. don’t get any other way. Even if you have no idea what the dif- com/2021/03/08/democrat-legislators-raise- ideas-to-keep-states-youth-in-west-virginia/ ference could be, I feel you can see that there’s something really special about them.” Platt said that because this is a one-of-a-kind exhibit, she hopes that people will come out to see it and experience what Sherwin expresses in his photos. Anyone is welcome to view Vanishing Points at the Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery at Marshall’s VAC building until Friday, March 12. Viewings can be arranged during open hours or via appointment. Miranda Valles can be contacted at [email protected]. edu. PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMIE PLATT
Art exhibit highlights forgotten history of American wests featured at theCharles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery at Marshall Visual Arts Center. @MUParthenon PHOTO COURTESY OF WV LEGISLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
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