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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 | VOL. 118 NO. 127 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com INSIDE: NEWS, 2 FRESH CUISINE POPS-UP > MEET INTERIM ON HUNTINGTON STREETS PRESIDENT WHITE > STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY > KOPP ENDOWMENT

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Owner Nicholas Taylor (left) stands beside his mobile kitchen at a recent engagement party the business catered. COURTESY OF FAIR TO MIDDLIN’

HERD ZONE By JOCELYN GIBSON Amphitheater and brunch on Sunday mornings by “Also, it’s just kind of fun because ‘fair to middlin’’ EXECUTIVE EDITOR the fountain in Ritter Park. just means right in the middle, but I feel like my food Hard work means hearty eating—something A series of events in Taylor’s life led him to the is better than that,” Taylor said. “But we are a food OPINION, 4 new business owner Nicholas Taylor aims to creation of Fair to Middlin’. He graduated culinary cart, so it’s nothing fancy by any means, but it brings accommodate with his pop-up restaurant and ca- school in Lexington from Sullivan University and an Appalachian feel to it.” > DRUG tering service Fair to Middlin’. moved to Pittsburgh where he worked at a gastro- The food is described as “a fresh take on Appala- “There’s definitely a desire for street food. pub (a pub specializing in high-end food) called Meat chian cuisine” but Taylor doesn’t want to pigeonhole DECRIMINALIZATION There’s a need for street food,” Taylor. “What we’re & Potatoes for about a year. what the possibilities for Appalachian cuisine could doing with Fair to Middlin’ is providing an experi- He moved back to Lexington and worked on a food be. Some of the most popular items from Fair to >CAITLYN JENNER ence completely unexpected. You wouldn’t expect truck there called The Gastro Gnomes for a while be- Middlin’ are its specialty tacos and a variation on E! VIA AP to go up to a food cart on Fourth Avenue in the fore deciding to move home to Huntington about four middle of the night and find fine dining but that’s months ago. It was working at The Gastro Gnomes “There’s not really Appalachian cuisine, but I am what I want to do.” that Taylor said instilled in him a love of street food. hopingchicken myand menus waffles. are what becomes Appalachian Fair to Middlin’ will serve customers Sunday Back in Huntington he found work as a chef, but cuisine,” Taylor said. “I will be sourcing everything from noon to 6 p.m. during Go Skate Day presented said, in an already full kitchen, didn’t feel like he was by Harris Riverfront Skate Park. doing enough to make it worth staying there. He the farmer’s market. I am hoping to build a reper- “Go Skate Day will be a sort of soft opening for wanted to do his own thing and friends urged him toirelocally. with Specifically, local farmers all of and my produceget local willpig, comelocal cow.”from us, and our hopes are to have a grand opening in to do it in Huntington, so Fair to Middlin’ was born. Taylor said he hopes Fair to Middlin’ will be the July,” Taylor said. The name of the business is homage to Taylor’s start of a food revolution in Huntington and lead to Currently, Fair to Middlin’ is operating as a pop- grandfather who owned Gladwell Pharmacy in Hun- other pop-up businesses. up restaurant serving a late-night menu in metered tington for about 50 years. According to Taylor, his “I do believe that food can change and make parking lots like that of local bar The Lantern and grandfather was dedicated to the community and a a city better,” he said. “I believe that this is a true providing catering for private events. strong supporter of local business and it felt right to food revolution. It’s bringing food to unexpected lo- Taylor’s goal for the business is to set up in park- name the restaurant for him. cals and providing it in a way that is almost like you LIFE!, 5 ing lots near local businesses Tuesday through “I grew up in the store and was raised my grand- stepped into an alternate universe. There’s a lot to Friday to serve a five-item menu that changes father,” Taylor said. “Any time you asked him how he do in this city if we make it happen. We have a lot > CRAFT BEER LAWS weekly to people on their lunch breaks. was doing he would say, ‘Fair to middlin.’ He left a going on and this can get better. I think it’s time for On Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, the legacy and it’s kind of just carrying on what he had the younger crowd to really step it up with their lo- > RAILS & ALES FEST plan is to set up in parking lots along Fourth Av- originally done.” cal businesses.” enue to serve a late-night menu. His plans also Taylor’s grandfather inspired the name, but it says Jocelyn Gibson can be contacted at gib- ANDREA STEELE | THE PARTHENON include Saturday evening dinner at the Ritter Park something about the cuisine, too. [email protected].

By BRITANIE MORGAN President Gary G. White’s commitment to the hectic that I’m used to, but that’s okay. “ NEWS EDITOR university. As far as the search process goes, White Search for The search for Marshall University’s 37th “We are grateful to Mr. White for his con- is ready to serve as long as he is needed but president is back at square one. After nar- tinuing commitment to Marshall University, when the time comes he will support who- rowing down the nearly 60 applicants to 6 Sellards said. “He is doing a tremendous job ever the committee chooses. of leading the institution through this transi- “The search process will continue and we Michael G. Sellards said they have decided to tion and we are pleased he has agreed to stay Marshall semifinalists, Board of Governors Chairman continue the search. with us as we continue to search for a perma- “Each candidate brought desirable attri- nent leader.” rightwill findperson the I rightwill step person aside to and lead provide Marshall all butes to the table and we were pleased with Interim President White said he under- theUniversity,” support WhiteI can to said. whomever “When wethat find candi the- president - stands that the circumstance that provided date may be.” nal analysis, we decided to keep the search him with this opportunity are not the most - going.”the overall quality,” Sellards said. “In the fi desirable but he is still honored to be serving Caring for the memory of Dr. Stephen Marshall University. of Thetime boardit takes is to determined do so. The committee to find the is per not continues J. Kopp is a top priority for the search “I’m here because of very unfortunate cir- activelyfect fit for searching Marshall for regardless new applicants of the amount for the committee. cumstances,” White said. “I wish we were president position. “The tragedy the entire university com- here for another reason, but we are where No timeline has been set for the new re- munity suffered when Dr. Kopp passed away we are.” cruitment and on campus interviews. The after initial is still not entirely behind us and we want to White said he is adjusting to the new posi- committee is prepared for the process to con- take just that much more care to ensure we tion and enjoying himself. tinue into the fall semester and hopes to have are moving ahead in the right direction,” Sel- “It’s not exactly what I thought I’d be do- a new president join the university next year. lards said. ing at this stage in my life, but it’s enjoyable,” Britanie Morgan can be contacted at interviews The board is pleased with Interim White said. “The schedule is a little more [email protected]. C M Y K 50 INCH

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Five steps for improving Marshall University By BRITANIE MORGAN savings that are a little less than $3 million. A change in the marketing strategy is ex- Emily Wood, a senior at Marshall University, NEWS EDITOR Spans and Layers is another part of the actly what White is looking for. Marshall attended the State of the University Address. Interim President Gary G. White’s State 20/20 plan. It’s an analysis of the organiza- University will soon be awarding a contract to She said it was an honor to listen to White and of the University Address in Washington tional structure of Marshall University and a new professional firm to provide research other speakers. D.C. Tuesday addressed his five areas of White said hebelieves between now and 2020, and professional guidance as the university “It was such a great feeling to be in the improvement for the university moving which was the target set by the late President embarks on a new plan. same room as all of the people who work forward. Stephen J. Kopp, there is another $2.5 million “We need a new way to tell the Marshall so hard to make Marshall University the The accreditation of Marshall University is to be achieved though better alignment of the story better than we’ve told it before,” White best decision ever for everyone,” Wood said. the university’s first goal. That process will university’s organizational structure. said. “To highlight accomplishments that hap- “Listening to remarks made by our states’ be completed this academic year. The Bucks for Brains program that the pen here every day that folks are not aware congressional delegation, the Huntington “We have every reason to believe that West Virginia Legislature put in place a few of.” mayor, Marshall University’s coaches and accreditation will occur and that is our years ago would allow Marshall University The State of the University Address also fo- Gary White really puts everything into per- first priority in terms of academics and re- to be matched dollar-for-dollar by private cused on student recruitment and retention. spective of how great of a community we search,” White said. contributions to fund research, which is an- The interim president said hebelieves bring- have at Marshall University.” Financial improvement is the second area other goal of the university. ing more students to Marshall and retaining White said hewants all students to under- the interim president focused on. Marshall’s The 20/20 plan, along with the new zero- the students already attending will positively stand that Marshall is alive and doing very 20/20 plan was at the forefront of the based budget model that will be submitted affect revenues. well. address. for approval by the board next week, will The fifth element of the plan is to estab- “In the interim until a new president is cho- After a retreat last Thursday to hear the create a more fiscally responsible university lish a mechanism to measure how well the sen, we are not simply allowing ourselves to final reports of each of the committees and according to White. university is doing in those four areas. Each be lulled into a status quo,” White said. “Not the projects that they worked on throughout “We will be looking at a new focus on how of those goals will be an objective measure- only do we want to keep Marshall moving for- the past year, Marshall University is now in we budget and how we manage the financial ment. The university wants to have very ward we want to accelerate its move forward.” the implementation phase, which will begin affairs at Marshall University,” White said. clear and very objective criteria that will be The address was well attended by alumni, in July. The recommendations that the rapid “This is something that has to change for set. the West Virginia Congressional Delegation response team made will be implemented as higher education across this nation and I’d “Folks in athletics will tell you that it only and their staff. quickly as possible. like to think that Marshall University is on the matters if you keep score, so we are going to Britanie Morgan can be contacted at Those recommendations amount to leading edge of that.” be keeping score,” White said. [email protected] Endowment honoring late President Kopp and wife

THE PARTHENON in 2014 and students just recently got back from the An endowment honoring late Marshall University Marshall in Florence program. Students and faculty President Stephen J. Kopp and his wife Jane has been also take a trip to Washington, DC every year. established for visual arts students in the College of Dr. Ron Area, Marshall’s Senior Vice President for Arts and Media. Development, said in a press release that President Exceptional art from the Annual Student Juried Ex- Kopp had a strong involvement with the art and de- hibition will be rewarded as part of the endowment. sign program at Marshall. Jane Kopp said in a press release that her husband “Dr. Kopp had a true appreciation for the arts and hand-selected a piece from the exhibition each year recognized their importance in building a strong and to be displayed in his office. vibrant community,” Area said. “It meant a lot to him to be able to display the stu- President Kopp’s investment into the program can dents’ art, and I think it meant a lot to the students, be seen in the university’s Visual Arts Center. UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS as well,” Jane said in the release. The Visual Arts Center, which opened last fall, is a Beginning in spring 2016, an award from the en- six-floor building located in the heart of downtown dowment for Achievement in the Visual Arts will also Huntington. The $13 million transformation of the be given out. 113-year old building provided visual arts students Meet Interim President White School of Art and Design Director Sandra Reed said with a state-of-the-art facility and added to the list of the endowment will help students finance expensive new facilities built under Kopp’s tenure. By BRITANIE MORGAN projects and Capstones, as well as allow them to The 30th Annual Juried Student Exhibition can be NEWS EDITOR travel abroad and learn. seen April 7-May 6, 2016, at the Birke Art Gallery in Interim President Gary G. White grew up in Logan County as Art and design majors traveled to New York City Smith Hall. the son of a Baptist minister. He first attended Marshall University in 1968, but had to leave Marshall for personal reasons. He later returned to finish his degree in business. He has had a career in business for more than 45 years, Late Marshall University President primarily in natural resources. He has most commonly been Stephen J. Kopp tours the Visual Arts associated with the coal industry. Center during its grand opening in Aug. For more than 20 years he has been the CEO of International 2014. Industries, which is involved in coal, timber, manufacturing and real estate. Despite his background in natural resources, White said he has always been involved in education. “I’ve served in education my entire professional career,” White said. “It’s something that I feel very strongly about, and frankly, have a lot of experience in.” In the early years, he served on various advisory boards and committees for vocational schools in West Virginia. Then, un- der Governor Gaston Caperton he was appointed to the West Virginia State Board of Education. FILE PHOTO White came to Marshall University when the legislature created boards of governors for each of the institutions in the state. He was a member of the first Board of Governors News Briefs at Marshall and served an interim term and two full terms as chairman. Hal Greer clossed for 48 hours World Changers is an evangeli- Each session is a full-day program, He then went on to serve as a member of the Foundation Sections of Hal Greer Boulevard cal program serving churches and lasting from 7:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Board, and served until he was asked to take his current posi- will be closed Friday through Sunday providing mission projects to youth tion as interim president. Along with that position, in 2013 he for sewer repairs. improving city conditions and was asked to serve as a member of the higher education policy The intersection of Eighth Avenue spreading gospel nationwide. Marshall offers Kindermusik program commission where he served until he accepted interim presi- and Hal Greer Boulevard and the The project will include painting, Marshall University Speech and dent position. southbound lanes of Hal Greer next window installation and roof, porch Hearing Center began offering White is thrilled to have been at a place in his life to accept to the U-Haul Rental will close begin- and deck repairs. It will conclude Kindermusik, an internationally the position of interim president. ning 7 p.m. Friday. Friday. recognized program promoting “It’s very unique and I’m very pleased that I was in a posi- It is expected to take 48 hours for child development through music, tion to accept it and certainly flattered that I was asked to do the Huntington Sanitary Board to Saturday. so,” White said. complete the necessary repairs. New student orientation It is a seven-week program, last- White and his wife, Jo Ann, have continually contributed to Motorists will need to use an al- The first session of Marshall Uni- ing through Aug. 1. The classes are Marshall and they look at his new positions as another way to ternate route into Huntington from versity new-student orientation offered at three different times and do so. Interstate-64 while the repairs are began Tuesday. Additional orienta- enrollment is limited to 12 students “My wife and I have contributed rather substantially to Mar- underway. tion dates are set for July 14-17 and per class. The cost is $95 per child, shall University over the years, financially, but this is another Aug. 6-7. including take-home materials. way we can contribute,” White said. “That’s really how we About 2,000 new students—fresh- The program has not been offered look at what we are doing. We are making a contribution to World Changers repair 16 homes men and transfer—are expected to at Marshall University since 2007, Marshall University in a unique way that’s really not available Volunteers with the World attend the combined orientation ses- according to Carrie Wallman, li- very often.” Changers organization arrived in sions this summer. censed Kindermusik teacher. Along with his position at Marshall, White is a member of Huntington Monday to repair 16 Orientation is designed to prepare The program is used by over 2 mil- several large organizations and some public company boards. homes across the city in a week-long students for their first semester at lion families in over 70 countries, He said that will be his final career move until retirement. mission project. Marshall University. according to Kindermusik’s website. Britanie Morgan can be contacted at morgan230@mar- shall.edu.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM

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POSTGRADUATESAMMIE BANE SCHOLARSHIP

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By MALCOLM WALTON C-USA Faculty Athletics Representatives and “Being a member of the volleyball team has taught SPORTS EDITOR approved by the Board of Directors. The recipients of me so much,” Bane said. “For instance, how to Marshall University volleyball alumna Sammie the award have to be enrolled in postgraduate studies. manage my time, cooperate with others to achieve Bane received a Conference USA postgraduate Bane, a Brownstone, Indiana native, was accepted a common goal and how to effectively lead a group scholarship last week. into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at of individuals, all of which will benefit me moving Bane, who graduated in May with a 3.96 GPA as a Indiana University. forward.” double major in exercise science and psychology, was Bane said the scholarship means a great deal to her Marshall volleyball head coach Mitch Jacobs said in one of 14 recipients of the Jim Castaneda Postgraduate and she considers it a blessing. a news release that Bane’s excellence in the classroom Scholarship. “I have three years of school left, so this will be shows what a student-athlete can accomplish when This is the seventh year the award has been named a huge help in paying for my tuition,” Bane said. they hold themselves to the highest standards. for Castaneda, who served Rice University for 46 “It’s an honor to be one of the 14 chosen out of the During her time at Marshall, Bane also served as years as an educator, coach and Faculty Athletics entire conference because I know there are a lot of president of Marshall’s Student-Athlete Advisory Representative before he passed away in November exceptional student-athletes in Conference USA.” Committee and received the Conference USA Spirit 2008. While a member of the Herd’s volleyball team, of Service Award in December 2014. The $4,000 scholarship is awarded annually to Bane said she learned valuable life lessons that she Malcolm Walton can be contacted at walton47@ C-USA student-athlete graduates selected by the plans to utilize in her professional career. marshall.edu. TICKET OFFICE OFFERS PROGRAM FOR SEASON TICKET PURCHASERS By MALCOLM WALTON autographs and take pictures with fans. CHAMPIONS SPORTS EDITOR "We'll have a handful of players Marshall University's athletic ticket there," Crisp said. "It'll be great for office will host its annual "Choose Your Herd football fans to see first-hand that Seat" program Friday, June 26 from 3 not only does the university appreci- p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Joan C. Edwards ate them showing their support, but the CROWNED Stadium. players really appreciate the support as Ticket office representatives will be on well." hand to assist those interested in purchas- There will also be door prizes, sched- ing season tickets for the 2015 football ule posters, raffles, and special ticket season. offers during the event. "Season ticket sales are going well, but Crisp said those who show up will we are always hungry to sell more as the have the opportunity to try out the seats expectations for our nationally recog- they are interested in purchasing. nized program continues to rise," said "Sometimes you have to just sit, get Marshall's Associate Athletics Director comfortable and get a feel for the seat,” Aaron Goebbel in a news release. Crisp said. “If that's the seat you want Fans will have the opportunity to select to be in throughout the season, you the seats of their choice at the event while want to be sure you feel comfortable in also meeting some of the Herd's players. it. And we like to give the fans the op- Members of the Chicago Blackhawks pose for pictures as they celebrate after defeating the Tampa Marshall's Director of Ticketing Ryan portunity to do so." Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series on Monday in Chicago. The Crisp said several members of the foot- Malcolm Walton can be contacted nall team will stop by the event to sign at [email protected]. Blackhawks defeated the Lightning 2-0 to win the series 4-2. NAM Y. HUH | PARTHENON FILE PHOTO Quarterback Gunnar Holcombe signs autographs at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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THE FIRST The Constitution of the AMENDMENT of America

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people Decriminalization next step in to peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. JOCELYN GIBSON EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] recovery for Huntington, state SHANNON STOWERS BRITANIE MORGAN MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR [email protected] [email protected]

MALCOLM WALTON SHALEE ROGNEY SPORTS EDITOR LIFE! EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] SANDY YORK FACULTY ADVISER It may come as no surprise point out that decriminaliza- [email protected] that the state of West Virginia, tion is not legalization. Under that addiction, overdoses and Cabell County in particular, decriminalization, the posses- drug-relatedofficials and diseases studies reporthave temporaryYou have incarceration to ask yourself of has a drug problem. sion and distribution of drugs dropped off dramatically in what is better, paying for the In May, West Virginia Public is still illegal. STATE EDITORIAL Broadcasting began a series outthousands or paying of addicts for their who reha are- on heroin overdoses and ad- people are treated once they theIn countryfact, the –country well below reported the likely to use again once they’re diction throughout the state. The focus is instead on how thatfigures the recorded number before of addicts 2001. less of a financial burden on dropped from 100,000 to half taxpayers?bilitation treatment, Keep in mind which that is Alternatives ofare jail caught time and with a criminal an amount re- - mostOne of impacted its first releasesby heroin. was The a cord,under users’10 days’ punishments worth. Instead are In the 44 years since Richard countydata map that showing came inthe at counties the top - of that over the first 10 years. forthose criminal who are offenses. caught distrib of the list? Cabell. cides according to each case - uting drugs will still be jailed becoming According to the Depart- referred to a panel who de Nixon declared a war on drugs, - ment of Health and Human ofthe the jail current system hasfederal grown prison as easesDecriminalization and deaths. Portugal would Resources, Cabell County, whether the person should be populationtronaumically, consisting with over of those half hasalso seen lower an drug-relatedeven sharper disde- available for fined, sent to rehab or get a cline in disease than it has 109 deaths from heroin alone arguewarning. that decriminalization in addicts, possibly because sincealong 2001with Berkley – 86 more County, than hadthe Anti-drug law supporters charged with drugs. In 2009, 4 of the prevalence of govern- out of 5 of the 1.66 million who ment-sponsored treatment drug addicts comes an increase in drug- would encourage drug use wereWest arrested Virginia on drughas sufferedcharges facilities. next county. Along with that, among those who may not fromwere possession.an ever-decreasing bud- According to the European THE REGISTER-HERALD the state of the drug-abuse Drug Control Policy reports gethave in otherwisetrouble. There experimented may also get, cutting funding from Monitoring Centre for Drugs Starting today, West Vir- scourge. thatrelated West diseases. Virginia The is Office one of if they knew they would not and Drug Addiction, Portu- It also has the benefit of the leading states in hepatitis facilities and infrastructure an impact that can be directly gal experiences three drug box for fighting opioid drug being effective on heroin, to rates. be concern with the treatment feltthings here like at higher Marshall education Univer –- overdoses per 1 million adult addiction.ginia has a new tool in the In an effort to curb drug use, handle decriminalization. And sity. An analysis by the West pills became more expensive. Huntington Mayor Steve Wil- in place and whether it could Virginia Center on Budget & a population of 1.85 million, whichNor doesmany it addicts appear turned that this as liams and local police began evidence that decriminaliza- hascitizens. had more West heroin-related Virginia, with theLegislation Department that of wasHealth passed and - Operation River to Jail last there’s always those who want $202.2 million decrease in the deaths alone in the last year Humanin last winter’s Resources, session Adult allows Drug Anything other than strictly proposedPolicy found budget that from there the was pre a- than the entire country of Courts and Division of Cor- Greenbriertreatment willCounty be offers unattain the drug dealers and sending doz- punishingtion works. drug users is cer- vious year. Portugal. rections the ability to use a treatmentable. Crosswinds and Dr. M.K. Center Hasan, in enssummer, to jail. cracking down on tainly something far different While many programs While Portugal’s death rate FDA-approved, non-addicting founder of Raleigh Psychiatric With a plan to get drug deal- than many in West Virginia are around the state have seen Services, and clinical social ers off its streets, Huntington used to, so it’s reasonable to budget cuts in recent years, from relapsing. has also turned its sights to- the budget for regional jails thatcannot drugs be directlycertainly linked haven’t to drugThe drug, to help Vivitrol, keep is addictsreport- advanced addiction specialist, the idea of decriminalization. and correction facilities has becomedecriminalization, the problem it they shows are edly long-lasting and is used alsoworker have Michael plans for Johnson, a clinic. an There are plans to turn the suspect a skeptical approach to- steadily increased. here in West Virginia. - - formerward helping Prichard addicts Building, recover. With decriminalization, jails cial support. cle cure, Vivitrol does sound ratherHowever, than criminals treating drugfor a city us in Weconjunction have long with advocated psychoso the While not a quick-fix, mira- into a $15 million live-in re- anders asstate people suffering with afrom sickness both inmates facing minor posses- problem.Like any It’s 12-step not the program, drugs, use of alternative treatment habilitationnow called center the Hope to go Tower, along would not be crowded with we need to admit we have a over putting drug-abusing of- beatas though their addictions. it will be a break up taxpayer money that could - fenders in jail or on probation throughGetting for moremany whopeople want off to around the Tri-State. a drugPortugal, problem a country and financialof over sion charges while soaking Portugal has shown that. It’s withAnother numerous step the rehab city, centerscounty 10problem million could people, be beneficial. decrimi- cases, those very inmates get problemsthe war on the drugs. local Decriminal and state to help them beat their - nalized all drugs in 2001. be going elsewhere. In many communityization won’t faces, wash but away it may the addictions.without the backup needed drugs is the key to getting After experiencing a slight up- - addicts,people back the to workmore and chance off of anyand statefurther, could it’s take important is decrim to released back into the public public assistance. The fewer inalizing drugs. Before we go and back to doing what got very well be a step in the right ordered.Today’s new treatment ap economy and boosting our tick in drug use, Portuguese them in jail to begin with. direction toward recovery. pearsThis totreatment be what is the another doctor we have of diversifying the COLUMN step in the right direction - introducedworkforce numbers. by Delegate Chris The Vivitrol legislation was- — along with recent crack- sician. Delegate Lynn Arvon, The case for the common Caitlyn forcementdowns on “pill— mill”in helping clinic andrid Stansbury, R-Kanawha, a phy stepped up efforts by law en By ALEXANDER O’DONNELL and daughter of Marshall, especiallyR-Raleigh, alsofor wasmarginalized a sponsor. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SGA that not every per- - groups, can be dependent SENATOR sonWhat is Caitlyn we must Jenner. remember is gender, is protected from on legislation passed by our No photo- injustice.whether cisgender or trans state and federal legislators. shoot. No Vanity Fair exposé. Furthering our goals at onMost my iPhone. mornings Monday, I wake Juneup to 1, a No outpouring of admiration a resolution in the Marshall random barrage of notifications UniversityTo do this, Student I will proposeSenate pieces of state and federal leg- - Marshall will require several was no different, except for this fromThe millions situation of forfollowers the com on- evant bodies to amend our being the Employment and from my account: monTwitter. Caitlyn is quite different policiesthat will to encourage include alltrans rel- Housingislation, theNon-Discrimination most well-known “@ENews and 15 other from the glamorous revela- gender individuals. Being Act (EHNDA). A transgen- people you follow followed @ der individual, or any LGBT Caitlyn_Jenner on Twitter.” report by GLAAD list vari- have the authority to change individual, should not have As quickly as I could, I peered oustion thisdifficulties past week. transgender A recent Student Senate, we do not through the Twitter account. from a job or evicted from Paired with the amazing cover openly transgender indi- any laws outside of our anto apartment worry about just being because fired of of Vanity Fair, she tweeted: vidualspeople facecannot in America serve openlytoday: recommendations,own Student Government combined “…can’t wait for you to get to in the military; changing a Constitution; however, our- prevent that. Caitlyn.know her/me.” birth certificate requires dent body, the faculty and whoGranted, they are. passing EHNDA wouldthis Ms.Welcome Caitlyn toJenner, the formerly world, sexual reassignment surgery with the voices of the stu - in most states, including West Virginia; and they face ourthe classifieduniversity staff, to be will inclu send- currentlegislation political will landscape be hard, known as Bruce Jenner, re discrimination in housing, the message that we want inprobably Charleston unlikely and Washing with the- avealed sense herof regal new and self calculated to the employment and education. community. grandeur.world on JuneIn a 1,matter doing ofso minwith- Currently, Marshall Uni- siveJust toward focusing the on transgender the stan- The next time you approach utes after the reveal, Annie versity does not prohibit dards of Marshall University ton. However, 2016 is near. Leibovitz’ pictures of Jenner discrimination on the E! 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Rails and Ales sold out West Virginia Breweries for Craft Beer Week Big Timber Brewing - Elkins By SHALEE ROGNEY tastings and samples United States an LIFE! EDITOR in restaurants and at even international Blackwater Brewing Co. - Davis This summer Hun- festivals. brews. tington is bringing The Better Beer Co- There will be more Bridge Brew Works - Fayetteville a new ‘hop’ to the alition organizes the than over 100 brew- typical summer fes- Rails and Ales Fes- eries at the Ales and tival. Tickets for the tival. The mission Rails Festival. Some Charleston Brewing Co. - Charleston third annual Rails behind the festival of the breweries in- and Ales craft beer is to promote and clude Country Boy, Chesnut Brew Works, LLC - Morgantown show is sold out for create a culture that Duvel, Greenbrier a second consecutive makes craft beer ac- Valley, Cerveceria summer. The Rails cessible to the public Mexicana and Black- Greenbrier Valley Brewing - Lewisburg and Ales festival will and other breweries. water Brewing. start August 15 and The location of the Local restaurants Lost River Brewing Co. - Wardensville will be at Harris Riv- festival has moved such as Black Sheep erfront Park. to Harris Riverfront Burrito & Brews, The This festival is one Park to accommodate Bodega, Chickpeas Morgantown Brewing Co. - Morgantown of the few taking for the large crowd. and other local fa- place during the in- This venue can hold vorites will provide augural West Virginia up to 3,000 people. food for the event. Mountain State Brewing Co. - Thomas Craft Beer Week. With the past sell The festival starts Governor Tomblin outs of the Rails and August 15 at noon. North End Tarvern & Brewery - Parkersburg is hoping to boost Ales festival, there for the VIP ticket tourism with the was an additional holders, and the gen- passing of the Senate 1,000 tickets put up eral admission gates Wheeling Brewing Co - Wheeling Bill 273 that allows for sale. will open at 1 p.m. local breweries to The festival fea- All ticket holders Parkersburg Brewing, LLC - Parkersburg distribute growlers, tures live music, must be 21 and older. or specialty bottles local food and craft Shalee Rogney across the state. The beers from around can be reached at bill always allows the state of West rogney@marshall. breweries to hold Virginia, across the edu.

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Beer bill Tips for drinking By SHALEE ROGNEY open with less expensive fees. year before,” said Paul Gatza of the Safely LIFE! EDITOR When opening up a local brew- Boulder, Colorado-based Brewers West Virginia is home to eleven ery, owners face a hefty fee of Association, a trade organization breweries that are expecting to $2,500 for a resident brewers li- that promotes the craft brewing expand after Earl RayGovernor cense, plus a $1,000 fee to operate industry across the country, as re- Know your limit Tomblin passed Senate Bill 273. a brewpub. ported by WV Public Broadcasting. Senate Bill 273 will allow for lo- SB 273 will give local brew- According to Brewers Associa- Eat first cal breweries to sell growlers, or eries the chance to grow by tion, in 2012 West Virginia craft specialty bottles at more locations allowing tastings and samples of breweries made $118.2 million Stay hydrated throughout the state. their beer statewide and creating and produce 7,923 barrels of beer As stated by the West Virginia more opportunities to open other per year. State Legislature, Senate Bill 273 breweries. Governor Tomblin has pro- Monitor drink at all times will, “permit licensed brewers According to WV Public Broad- claimed a statewide craft beer and resident brewers to conduct casting, since 2011 the number of week starting August 15 and run- Travel in pairs growler sales for off-premises local breweries has increased from ning until August 22. There will be consumption from their brewery 5 to 11, but with SB 273 passing several craft beer festivals around Assign a designated driver premises located in the state; clar- the numbers of local breweries are the state. These festivals include ifying licensing and operational expected to increase. the sold out Rails and Ales in Hun- requirements for brewers.” “West Virginia is one of the tington, the Mountaineer Brewfest Sip drink, never chug This bill will not only make it eas- smallest states for craft brewing— in Wheeling, and the Brew Skies ier for local breweries to distribute right around 8,000 barrels a year Festival at Timberline in Davis. Space out drinks their beer across the state, but will is what West Virginia is doing, Shalee Rogney can be con- also allow for more breweries to which is up from about 5,000 the tacted at [email protected]. Never mix alcohol

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