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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Marshall Digital Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP rthenon by an authorized administrator of Marshall Digital Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 | VOL. 119 NO. 105 | ’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE Sanders first candidate to visit W.Va.

LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON By MEGAN OSBORNE estimated crowd of 6,400. The sector should be taken into “As a result of these terrible only expect to live to the age EXECUTIVE EDITOR account. trade policies, we have lost mil- of 63.” Presidential candidate Bernie is at the top visit to the state this campaign “We have a moral obligation lions of decent paying jobs,” Sanders said in Fairfax Sanders hosts a campaign rally on line for the first presidential of the list for national issues, season wrapped around the Big to protect those workers in the Sanders said. “Our message to County, Virginia, six miles from Tuesday, April 26 at the Big Sandy democratic presidential can- Sandy Superstore Arena from fossil fuel industry,” Sanders corporate America is, you want McDowell County, men live on didate Senator Bernie Sanders the front door, along Eighth said. “We cannot leave those us to buy the products you average of 82 years of age and Superstore Arena in Huntington, said Tuesday at the Big Sandy Street and Veterans Memo- people in the coal industry, in make, make these damn prod- women are expected to live to W.Va. The “A Future to Believe Superstore Arena on a cam- rial Boulevard and eventually the oil industry, in the gas in- ucts here in West Virginia.” 85, while in McDowell County, In” assembly attracted more than paign stop as primary voting reached the Third Avenue side dustry high and dry, and that is Sanders said 54 percent of women expect to live to 73. 6,000 supporters. of Bob Evans on Sixth Street. why we have the moral obliga- working age population has a “I’m not using just West Vir- “When I talk about the gro- The crowd’s chants of “We tion to make certain that those job in West Virginia, attributing ginia statistics because I’m tesqueunfolded levels in five of states. income and are… feeling the Bern” were people who may lose their jobs poverty to a higher mortality here, this is a national issue.” wealth inequality, West Vir- met with Sanders’ opening get new jobs.” rate. Sanders won the Rhode Is- ginia is almost at the top of that statement, “Unlike football Sanders criticized media “What being poor is about in land primary Tuesday night list,” Sanders said. “From 1979 or basketball, politics is not a coverage of United States trade - with 55 percent of the vote, to 2012, the top one percent of spectator sport.” policies, saying it was not a cantly lower age than people while Clinton took 43.3 percent the people in West Virginia saw Sanders said climate change “sexy” issue and that the poli- whoAmerica have is youmoney,” die at aSanders signifi of the vote. Clinton won prima- their income go up by more needs to be addressed and cies are partially responsible said. “In McDowell County, ries in Pennsylvania, Delaware, than 60 percent on average, the country needs to shift its for the lack of job opportunity 77 percent of children under Maryland and Connecticut. while the bottom 90 percent energy system away from fos- in America. Sanders also criti- 18 are living in poverty in the Megan Osborne can be saw their income go down.” sil fuels, but those working in cized secretary Hillary Clinton United States of America. In contacted at osborne115@ Sanders addressed an West Virginia’s largest industry for supporting these policies. McDowell County, men can marshall.edu. TRUMP SUPPORTERS TAKE TO ROOFS

“I don’t hate the Mexicans. If they actually need the help and actually need a job they just need to come over here and work how we work and pay taxes.”

By RYAN FISCHER THE PARTHENON “socialist” path that candidates like Sanders or A handful of Donald Trump supporters took to Hillaryadministration, Clinton propose. his values do not reflect the same the rooftop of a parking garage in protest of the “He’s shut down our coal,” Napper said. “I used Bernie Sanders rally at the Big Sandy Superstore to travel to Tennessee and everywhere you’d go Arena Tuesday. you’d see coal trucks hauling coal everywhere. I Kayla Hammond, from Wayne, West Virginia, just went to Tennessee a week ago and I didn’t RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON came to voice her support for Trump, holding a see one coal truck.” sign that read, “If you can feel the Bern, you have Perry said he and his family were only nega- A group of Donald Trump supporters protest the Bernie Sanders rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena chlamydia.” tively affected by Obama’s policies related to the Tuesday. “If it weren’t for our military, we wouldn’t have Appalachian coal industry. our freedom,” Hammond said. “Trump is wanting to bring the coal back,” Perry said keeping illegal immigrants out of they just need to come over here and work how - Perry said. “Most of the candidates don’t under- the United States is one of the main factors that we work and pay taxes.” ous Trump messages to the passersby and those stand when people say West Virginia needs coal, make Trump a strong candidate to him. waitingThe group in line offor five the shoutedBernie Sanders and flashed rally at vari the when other places need coal.” Both Perry and Napper said they are strong drugs can also be culled from the market in this Big Sandy. Napper said he feels similarly uncomfortable supporters of the building of a wall between the wayIn according addition toto Trump’s stemming campaign. the flow of people, Sixteen-year-olds Trevor Napper and Dustin with Republican Ted Cruz due to his mistrust U.S.-Mexican borders, making “build the wall” “We’ll be 20 by the next election,” Napper said. Perry from Wayne shouted “vote for Trump” in with Congress members. their go-to Trump reference throughout their “Whoever is elected now we will have the chance unison at times, attracting honks of approval and “I think he’s a liar,” Napper said. “Not off what protest. to vote for again, so I think we should have a say.” the sarcastic “yee-haw” alike. Trump said, but me personally. He’s been in con- “I don’t hate the Mexicans,” Perry said. “If they Ryan Fischer can be contacted at fischer39@ Napper said after eight years of the Obama gress way too long.” actually need the help and actually need a job marshall.edu. 2

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Huntington community reacts to Sanders rally the same stances on issues that really matter. He was “I’m a conservative Republican but I wanted to go to Book sale By BAILY TURNER THE PARTHENON preaching the same message in the ‘80s and ‘90s that Bernie Sanders rally because you don’t get a lot of Senator Bernie Sanders hosted a rally at the Big he does today and that’s really important to me.” chances to do stuff like that in West Virginia.” Sandy Superstore Arena Tuesday evening, with more Howes said she was excited to meet people of the Miller said Huntington was a great location for raises funds than 6,000 spectators in attendance. same political views, experience the energy of a Bernie Sanders to visit while campaigning for the 2016 presi- The line to enter the rally began to form early Tues- Sanders rally and take part in this rare opportunity in dential election. day afternoon and wrapped around the block until her home state. “Huntington was a good place for Bernie to come be- doors opened at 5:30 p.m. “West Virginia is not usually a place that serious cause there’s a high demographic who supports him for Women’s People from all different walks of life and political presidential candidates visit,” Howes said. “The fact here,” Miller said. “It’s great to see so many people my views attended the rally. that Bernie came to a small college town in West Vir- age get involved in a political election, no matter what Marshall University senior Hannah Howes said ginia is really exciting because it shows that he cares side of the fence they’re on.” she is voting for Sanders in this election because she about the little people too.” “With the primaries just around the corner, it’s so Studies considers him the most consistent and trustworthy Marshall freshman Jacob Miller attended the rally important to get my age group to turn out at the polls candidate. and said he can see why college students are drawn to and I think that this rally will really help our voices be “I’m backing Bernie in this election because I feel the Democratic candidate. heard,” Howes said. like he is the most honest and unswerving candidate,” “Bernie has a very energetic personality and he puts Baily Turner can be contacted at turner206@ program Howes said. “Over the years Bernie has always held off a very young vibe even though he’s old,” Miller said. marshall.edu.

By SABRENA HIRST THE PARTHENON The Marshall University Women’s Studies Department SGA elects new officers, held its annual book sale Tues- day at the Memorial Student Center. Books ranged from .75 cents to $1.50 depending on if the book was a mass-market closes senate session 73 paperback, trade paperback or in the senate, new members a hardcover. and old, for session 74. Sen- Assistant English professor ators swore to uphold the Hilary Brewster started the sale constitutions of the United at 9 a.m. before heading to teach States of America, the state her women’s studies class. of West Virginia, Marshall “So the book sale is one of our University and the Student fundraisers that we do twice a Government Association. year,” Brewster said. “Once in Senate vice president the fall and once in the spring Emily Kinner opened the and the money that we raise meeting with thanks to for- from the book sale goes to fund mer student body president different women’s studies proj- and vice president Duncan ects throughout the year.” Waugaman and Isabelle Brewster said the money Rogner. raised from the event will go “Thank you to Duncan and towards an end of the year Izzy for being great lead- celebration next week or for ers,” Kinner said. “Being speakers and events. role models for Matt and I to The funds from the book look up to.” sale support a variety of events In the closing session 73 and other organizations sup- meeting, Waugaman said his ported by the women’s studies farewells to the senate and department. thanked senate members “We bring speakers to cam- for making his experience as student body president a club that meets once a semester, pleasant experience. wepus, havewe do the films, masquerade we have a book ball “This has been a great which is a once a year event two years,” Waugaman said. around Halloween in October,” JARED CASTO | THE PARTHENON “Really what makes all of Brewster said. “It is like a dance SGA senators are sworn in during the first meeting of senate session 74. this worth it is you guys party with food and a silent and I can’t ever stress that auction. We also help other or- enough. All of you have re- ganizations in Huntington like By JARED CASTO apprenticeship program. of senate officers, the ally impacted not only what the Contact Rape Crisis Center THE PARTHENON President pro tempore - According to O’Donnell, senate approved the fol- I’ve been able to do, what or Branches Domestic Violence Marshall’s Student Gov- Alex O’Donnell the apprenticeship director lowing executive cabinet Izzy and I have been able Shelter.” ernment Association closed Parliamentarian - Ethan office requires an individ- officers for the Jarvis-Kin- to do, but our experience Sophomore student Alex ual who is free to promote senate session 73 and Higginbotham in this as well. And I think O’Donnell said he took an in- the SGA throughout the fall Chief of staff - opened senate session 74 Treasurer - Eli Duduit that’s what I take away from terest in the book sale while Tuesday afternoon, with the and spring semesters, as passing by. Chairwoman of the Ryan Taylor this the most.” swearing in of new sena- well as during summer ori- During the closing ses- “I think the book sale is re- campus life and service Business manager tors, the nomination and entations. Prior to Uliana’s sion 73 meeting, Lapelle ally good because there are not committee - Sophia approval of new officers approval, O’Donnell said the - Luke Cooley informed the senate they Mills and approval of Execu- first individual to hold the Press secretary - would be receiving the full books,” O’Donnell said. “Like, Historian - Mya Linden too many good sources to find tive Cabinet officers taking office would be able to make Rachel Sleichter amount of funding for next Rachel Ray cooking books are precedence. Sergeant-at-arms - it their own. semester, dispelling previ- here and they are really cheap The session 74 meeting Akeem Curenton “You can make it be Diversity liaison - ous rumors that SGA would and I think that it is really good. established the senators Apprenticeship director whatever you want it to be Darius Booker be facing budget cuts. It goes to a good cause and to and officers for the 2016- - Nick Uliana because you are the first Greek liaison - “Phase three of funding support the women’s studies 2017 year. Nominations and person,” O’Donnell said. “I for the university gave you program and so I think it is re- approvals were held for the highly encourage people Brandon Metzger guys 100 percent of last ally good. While passing by I positions of president pro- who are outgoing, who want Veteran’s affairs year’s funding,” Lapelle said. saw the books and you never tempore, parliamentarian, to see the apprenticeship liaison - Keith Additionally, a funding bill treasurer, campus life and Apprenticeship director is program grow.” Schemel for the Et Cetera Literary book so that is why I came over.” service committee chair a new office within the sen- Additionally, INTO pro- Guild was approved during know when you may find a good- and senate apprenticeship ate. O’Donnell assisted in gression coordinator the final Session 73 meeting. en’s studies department. the creation of the position director. Michelle Barbour was ap- ner administration: Jared Casto can be con- SabrenaAll proceeds Hirst benefit can thebe wom con- with a previous resolution Newly elected SGA offi- proved as a senate advisor. Interim dean of student tacted at casto178@ tacted at Hirst1@marshall. that reformed the senate cers are as follows: Following the approval affairs Carla Lapelle swore marshall.edu edu. Students learn to make more with their money By ELAYNA CONARD easily access it when I’m out with my friends on the yourself first. THE PARTHENON weekends to remember how much I can limit myself “You have to pay yourself first with the end re- Students, faculty and staff took time this week to in social situations,” Maltempie said. sult in mind,” Agosti said as he explained the reason to understand more about how to make money Agosti said an Excel spreadsheet helps in terms of why we work is to be able to reward ourselves. multiply. Morrow Library featured SunTrust bank understanding where one might be overspending. The amount people are able to pay for themselves manager Todd Agosti as he led those interested “It’s a snapshot of your budget,” Agosti said as he depends on the other factors that go into their re- through lessons in student loans, mortgages and explained that an Excel spreadsheet may not capture spective budgets. Bills, car payments and food may budgeting. your “true dollars” in the best way. be the other factors that determine just how much Agosti asked those in attendance for his lesson on Financial well-being is the end goal when it comes you can pay yourself during a certain pay period. budgeting to describe the method to their madness. to money and an exercise in financial well-being is The final piece of advice Agosti left his audience Excel spreadsheets, apps and old fashioned pencil the practice of budgeting. How many diets and ex- with Tuesday afternoon was to practice what you and paper were some of the ways people applied the ercises do we put ourselves through before finding preach. principle of budgeting to everyday life. what works for our personal health? Lots and some- “You can build it all day long but if you don’t follow Senior graduate student Elizabeth Maltempie said times it takes a combination of different practices to it, it doesn’t matter,” Agosti said. she uses an Excel spreadsheet when she puts to- see what works best. Agosti said this much thought Budgeting materials and other resources from gether a budget, but says it is sometimes not very and attention should be put into our wealth. MoneySmart Week are available in the lobby of practical. She said she tries to make a list of what she Health and wealth are often achieved after many Drinko Library. “needs” to buy and what she “wants” to buy. trial and error attempts. Agosti said the main thing Elayna Conard can be contacted at conard3@ “I forget to log everything and sometimes can’t to remember when looking at your budget is to pay marshall.edu.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Martin making impact in first year

BRITTANIE FOWLER | THE PARTHENON Marshall University freshman Wade Martin throws a pitch against Eastern University April 19 at the Kennedy Center Field on Route 2.

By DANIELLE WRIGHT holding and throwing baseballs,” Martin said. “And that’s what I’m working for every day.” THE PARTHENON Martin said while he did not know initially how much time on As the team prepares to face in-state rival West Virginia Uni- After an impressive start to the season, Marshall University the mound he would receive, he has already met his goals and versity, Martin said he is thankful to travel to Morgantown, West freshman pitcher Wade Martin may have a bright future as a Virginia to compete because he remembers earlier in the season member of the university’s baseball team. - when he was not on the travel team. The young pitcher has had the opportunity to warm up his arm aspirationsdence to play that and he also set adjustfor his tofirst the year collegiate as a member level. of the Herd. “I’m just super thrilled for the opportunity,” Martin said. “And I and contribute to the pitching staff despite thoughts of redshirt- Martin“Coach saidNewman his coaches made me and feel teammates right at home,” gave him Martin the confisaid. will make the best of it.” ing earlier in the season. “Once I developed a relationship with my team and the coaching Martin has a 2.61 ERA this season. staff, my abilities started to grow and shine through.” Monongalia County Ballpark. The original time was rescheduled Martin said his inspiration to play baseball stems from a The Portsmouth, native said he can see an opportunity of dueThe to Herdinclement and the weather Mountaineers in the forecast. meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at cousin, who is now a scout for the Boston Red Sox. playing baseball on a professional level one day. Danielle Wright can be contacted at Wright317@marshall. “Since I was old enough to hold and throw a baseball, I’ve been “I’ve been blessed to advance my career so far,” Martin said. edu.

has been a state Marshall champion all four years in high school. Baseball game rescheduled due to weather

runner-up as a volleyball freshmanHer team and won was back-to-back titles in Class 2A in her signee named sophomore and ju- nior years. Shannon capped finalist for her senior season State Championship andwith was a named Class first 3A Indiana Player team all-state. Shannon was in- vited to the Junior of the Year North vs. South Game in Indiana, THE PARTHENON where she was Marshall University volleyball named to the all-star team. “We are proud to have Audrey School standout Audrey Shannon (Newsignee Albany,and current Indiana) Providence has beenHigh named a finalist for the Indiana Vol- highjoining school the Herdcareer volleyball was a very family,” spe- leyball Player of the Year award. headcial one, coach and Mitch she has Jacobs earned said. all “Her her Shannon is one of three finalists accolades. for the honor, which will be awarded “She is joining a very talented re- RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON Thursday at the inaugural Indiana cruiting class that I know will help Members of the Marshall University baseball team take the field during a game earlier this season. Sports Awards Banquet at Lucas Oil our program tremendously over the Stadium. next four years.” THE PARTHENON The original game time was of North Carolina at Charlotte. Shannon has been nominated Shannon is a member of the Na- The Marshall University baseball for the honor by the coaches’ asso- games against the 49ers this past ciations and the Indianapolis Star majoring in mechanical engineering Morgantown, West Virginia to face inclementscheduled weather. for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. weekend.The Herd won two of the three sports staff. Winners will be selected andtional minoring Honor in Society mathematics. and plans on team (21-15, 10-7 C-USA) heads to However,Marshall it washeads postponed into the duegame to by the IndyStar sports staff. She signed in November to join the after a series win against Confer- the Mountaineers, Marshall lost in The 5-foot-4 defensive specialist MonongaliaWest Virginia County University Ballpark. 6:30 p.m. ence-USA opponent the University extraIn the innings, Herd’s 5-4. last outing against Wednesday (20-18, 6-8 Big 12) at Herd in the fall of 2016.

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CONTACT US: 109 Communications Bldg.|Marshall University|One John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected]|@MUParthenon LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at his rally Tuesday at The Big Sandy Superstore Arena. THE FIRST The Constitution of the AMENDMENT United States of America Senator Bernie Sanders visited Huntington, West Virginia believe a “Washington outsider” is the best way to do it. Tuesday in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena and spoke of po- If nothing else, Sanders has truly started a political revolu- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of litical revolutions in front of a crowd of 6,000 people. tion. People are seeing through the intimidation, through the religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the Six-thousand people; a proverbial melting pot of people, super PACs, through obnoxious pop culture references, the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to young and old were all united under one roof, under the influ- bigotry and overtly religious spiels they’re often subjected to peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress ence of one man from Brooklyn, New York. when following the race to the presidency. of grievances. The crowd was electric, from the line that wrapped around It wouldn’t be too surprising to see the dissolve of the two- the Big Sandy and a little further, to the shoulder-to-shoulder party system in future elections. What a lot of people want arena floor. can’t be contained simply by the term “Republican” or “Demo- BE HERD: GUIDELINES FOR SENDING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR People bumped into each other, stepped on each other’s crat.” Political stances are becoming far too broad and complex toes, apologized and shared inspiring political anecdotes and to have such an outdated, binary system attached to it. Please keep letters to the letters that are posted on The ideas, even if they didn’t know each other at all. High school Sanders will undoubtedly sprout up more outsiders, just editor at 300 words or fewer. Parthenon website, www. sophomores who weren’t even eligible to vote yet stood in like him. More people who realize this country has some They must be saved in Mi- marshallparthenon.com, can solidarity for hours just to see Sanders, a man who has raised practices and things that should be completely changed. Re- crosoft Word and sent as be printed at the discretion of $182.2 million primarily through campaign donations. gardless if people “feel the Bern” or not, America is past due an attachment. Longer let- the editors. It’s not just Huntington though. for a revolution. It is the responsibility of the people to make ters may be used as guest The opinions expressed According to an article on “The Guardian,” Sanders brought educated decisions and think about who will really serve them columns at the editor’s discre- in the columns and letters out an estimated 27,000 people in Greenwich Village April 13. best as a public figure, someone who can represent America tion. Guest column status will do not necessarily rep- “The Seattle Times” reports that Sanders rallied an estimated well and still treat other countries with respect and good-will not be given at the author’s resent the views of The 15,000 people March 25. Thousands of people are showing up and someone who isn’t afraid to break the mold and stand up request. All letters must be Parthenon staff. to essentially say they’re disenchanted with the current state for the people who have been oppressed by a broken system signed and include an ad- Please send news releases of American Democracy. People really want change and really for far too long. dress or phone number for to the editors at parthe- [email protected]. Please edited for grammar, libelous keep in mind, letters are statements,confirmation. available Letters mayspace be printed based on timeliness, COLUMN or factual errors. Compelling newsworthiness and space. WHERE WILL YOU BE XOXO, Michael Brown By MICHAEL BROWN favorite? I’m forever wearing my black want to make my parents proud and one THE PARTHENON Toms. I really am in love with my Docs day be able to help them like they helped The readers submitted some ques- and my olive green New Balances as well me growing up. WHEN SOMETHING tions about life, love and everything in though. To have your question answered you between. I answered them as honest as If you could describe yourself in one can drop them off in the labeled box in I knew possible. I’m here to keep it real word what would it be and why? the Parthenon lab for next week or email with you when no one else is and to an- Strong. I don’t mean that physically, I them at [email protected] swer with no judgment because I don’t mean emotionally. I really wanted to use Michael can be contacted at HAPPENS ON CAMPUS? know you! I’m just a college junior who the word ambitious or optimistic. I chose [email protected]. enjoys giving his opinion. Here are some to use strong because I’ve been through of the questions I got this week: a lot, just like most of my peers. I’m not This column is not intended What are your plans for the summer? saying I’m above anyone because I have This summer I’m going back home to come over obstacles in life but I beat to replace or substitute PROBABLY ON TWITTER. spend time with my family. My sisters stage four cancer at the age of 18 dur- professional advice of any graduate high school this year, so I just ing my senior year of high school, which want to be able to spend time with them I completely had to miss out on. After kind. This column, its author, before they go away to college. I just want cancer, I had a million other things hap- The Parthenon and its to spend time with my family and do my pen to me like other illnesses, and I lost best to make as much money and save my grandmother in the same year. I did publisher are not responsible even more. I enrolled in summer school all this while still trying to be strong for for the outcome or results of also. This summer is going to be one for my family. I felt like I had to be the strong the books. one for them. following any advice in any Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? What is your biggest goal in life? Well I guess my go to pair would be my I just want to be successful and happy. I given situation. Get your voice Herd Want the chance to give your fellow students valuable advice? Is there any topic you love to talk about, but you know your friends’ eyes glaze over when you talk about it? Whether it’s music, politics or Marshall University, The Parthenon is looking for regular columnists for its opinions page. Columns should be between 300-500 words, well-written and researched. Columns will be edited for grammar, libelous statements, available space or factual errors. @MUParthenon This is your chance to let your voice be heard. For the latest in campus news For more information, contact managing editor Kaitlyn Clay at [email protected].

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By NATHAN THOMAS PHOTOS BY LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON FOR THE PARTHENON Above: Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders delivers a speech during the “A Future to Believe In” campaign rally Tuesday at the Big With supporters of all shape, size and colors and a hoard of peddlers selling Sandy Superstore Arena. unlicensed merchandise, the comparison of a Bernie Sanders’ rally to a music festival is an easy one to make. It’s no surprise then that the music played Bottom: Supporters cheer in anticipation of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ arrival to the “A Future to Believe In” rally on over the speakers at a Sanders’ campaign stop is just as diverse as the hottest lineup bill. These are the best songs used to “rally the troops” at the Hunting- Tuesday at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The assembly attracted more than 6,000 supporters. ton campaign rally.

“Talkin’ Bout a “A New Wave” Revolution” -Sleater-Kinney -Tracy Chapman The Washington state punk trio A common complaint of Sanders’ Sleater-Kinney returned in 2015, supporters is the lack of national releasing the album “No Cities To media attention. With lyrics like Love” which features the song “A “Don’t you know you’re talking New Wave.” Being loud and en- about a revolution/It sounds like a thusiastic, the song is just like the whisper,” the 1988 folk song works college-aged Sanders’ supporter. By as an anthem to supporters, amp- playing this song the Sanders’ cam- ing them up before Sanders’ takes paign declares to his supporters, the stage. “It’s not a new wave, it’s just you and me.”

“America” -Simon and Garfunkel “Rockin’ In The Free World” Sanders’ supporters are already -Neil Young well aware of the Simon & Garfun- kel song due to it’s memorable use Neil Young made headlines early in in a campaign ad that declares that this campaign season when he publi- the Sanders’ faithful have “all come cally spoke out against Republican to look for America.” With easy on Donald Trump using the song at the ears instrumentation and a cho- his rallies. He made headlines again rus that inspires, choosing this song when he gave permission to use the was a no-brainer for the campaign. song to Senator Sanders. The guitar driven song with a patriotic chorus is an obvious choice for any politician,

“Starman” “Let’s Go Crazy” David Bowie -Prince

Like David Bowie, Prince, who died last Following the death of David Bowie week at the age of 57, has been memori- in January 2016, “Starman” was alized in the Sanders’ campaign playlist. added to the playlist, usually being “Let’s Go Crazy,” from Prince’s landmark played following Bowie’s remarks. album Purple Rain is probably the safest choice. Tame of sexual content compared because like Bowie, Bernie is a Star- to most of the artist formerly known as’ man.It’s the Some most say fitting that Bowie he’s shooting song for catalog, With a refrain of “Let’s go crazy, the stars with his platform, but he’s let’s get nuts,” the campaign invites at- traveling the country campaigning tendees to do just that as they gather to go because “he’d like to come and meet through this thing called election season. us.”

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