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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 | VOL. 121 NO. 24 | ’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE ‘Marco’s Favorite Things’ Campus email scams set for holiday giveaway ‘phishing’ for new bait

By CAROLINE KIMBRO THE PARTHENON

Marshall University’s Office of University Communications- kicks off its 24 days of giveaways today. “Marco’s Favorite Things” social media contest will run Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, offering par ticipants the chance to win a prize each day. Mallory Jarrell, Marshall’s marketing and branding coordinator, said the contest is open to anyone who would like to participate: students, faculty, community members and more. “Basically again, just a way to get people involved and to share some of their stories and favorite memories about Marshall through social media and have a chance to win some great holiday- gifts,” Jarrell said. PARTHENON FILE PHOTO Jarrell said the contest will take place on Marshall Univer Students using the computers in Drinko Library. Students have been sity’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram media platforms. The recieving a flood of “phishy” emails. accounts will feature questions for followers to answer about their experiences at Marshall, from memories about sports games to campus favorites. “I got four sketchy looking emails just “It just helps people to think about the fun times that they had- on Saturday alone. Sure, I would love at Marshall and about all the things that they enjoyed while they were on campus or while they are still on campus for current stu to have $800 dollars put into my bank dents, and share those with us and have a chance to win a prize as account, but I don’t even have a Wells well,” Jarrell said. The contest will require participants to comment on, share, and Fargo account, so I knew it was weird.” like posts for a chance to win various prizes each day. - Marshall student Zoe Schreiber “Marco’s Favorite Things” will offer prizes from the Marshall- University Bookstore, Hometown Sportswear, Glenn’s Sporting RICK HAYE | UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Goods, Adam’s Hallmark Shop, Marshall Athletics and the Mar Marshall University mascot Marco the Bison. Students who hashtag By BROOKE GRIFFIN shallCaroline Artist Kimbro Series. can Other be downloadablecontacted at [email protected]. giveaways will also be THE PARTHENON #MarcosFavoriteThings. featured throughout December.

Students and faculty all across campus may be noticing a spike in the rate of “odd” emails they are receiving recently. “This isn’t a new phenomenon,” said Jody Perry, Information Technology Services executive director. “Normally, we can get the problem under control quickly, but sometimes, big scams- Gilbert tours West slip through for a little while.” The files can come in several forms. Some students have re ported getting emails that looked like they contained emails from chain retail stores and some talked about getting emails that were talking about bank information. Virginia high schools “I got four sketchy looking emails just on Saturday alone,” Marshall student Zoe Schreiber said. “Sure, I would love to have $800 dollars put into my bank account, but I don’t even have a By CAROLINE KIMBRO Wells Fargo account, so I knew it was weird.” THE PARTHENON The Information Technology Department said this problem- can’t necessarily be fixed, but it will run its course. “The university email system is not infected, rather the user Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert’s venture to visit and- names and passwords are being abused,” Chief IT Officer Jon speak with students from 16 high schools in seven Cutler said. “Regarding when will it be fixed, we are currently- counties began Wednesday and will conclude Dec. 7. Former Mar working to reconfigure the campus email systems to do a better shall football coach Bob Pruett will join Gilbert on “The Rest of job in identifying and alerts us about compromised user ac Your Life Begins at Marshall University” high school tour to meet counts. We are also trying to determine how we can best detect with principals and speak at school assemblies. and where possible block or quarantine confirmed fraudulent Gilbert said West Virginia high school students need to know or suspicious email messages.” Marshall is an advantageous opportunity for those considering The department said if someone receives an email that looks- college options. He said Marshall offers students the same benefits “phishy,” it suggests to not open it. If the email does get opened, as larger schools, at a location that allows in-state students to stay PARTHENON FILE PHOTO the department said not give out any personal information. Ac relatively close to home and still gain independence. - Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert. Gilbert has been talking to cording to IT, the university would never ask for information “Marshall University has so much to offer students, more than because it already has it all. If personal information gets out, it- 100 top-quality educational programs, an accessible and beauti high schools students across the state of W.Va to increase admissions. will potentially spread the email virus even further. ful campus located in America’s Best Community, Huntington,- “Anytime you get a message that doesn’t look legit, it prob and about 230 recognized student organizations, just to name ably isn’t,” Perry said. “Always be skeptical. Along those same- a few of the Marshall advantages,” Gilbert said. “We have some school students is going to continue to fall for a number of years,”- lines, your bank or credit card company will likely never ask thing for every student, and students don’t have to travel hours Painter said. “As that pool of prospective students shrinks, we have you to go to a site to confirm your information. Even if the in away or spend money they don’t have to get an extraordinary to capture as many in-state students as absolutely possible and in formation in an email looks legit, always call your bank first.” educational experience.” - crease our reach and recruiting efforts into strategic markets in When looking at a legitimate campus-sent email, IT said to Ginny Painter, senior vice president of communications, said neighboring states and beyond.” look for the signatures of the sender. There will be a first and the primary aim of the trip is to connect with students and en Painter said Pruett will deliver a motivation message at schools last name signature at the end of the email, a phone number for- courage as many as possible to choose Marshall. Painter said about the potential Marshall drew out of him as a student-athlete, contact purposes and an official title of the sender. the university’s recruitment, admissions and communications which inspired his role as a teacher and coach. - IT said if someone has any concerns, they can go to the in offices have been developing an overarching marketing and “No one knows what can be accomplished at Marshall University formationBrooke serviceGriffin deskcan inbe Drinko contacted Library at togriffin58@live. get everything recruitment plan to actively recruit students from within and better than Coach Pruett,” Gilbert said. “He has witnessed first marshall.edu.straightened out. outside of West Virginia. hand what extraordinary things dedicatedsee students GILBERT can achieve | pg. at5 “Data shows, of course, that West Virginia’s population of high

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EPA hosts second day of Women’s Exhibition public hearings in Charleston to combat gender disparities in art and design industries

RICK BARBERO | THE REGISTER-HERALD From left, Reid Harvey, director, Clean Air Markers Division, Office of Air and Radiation, Cosmo Servidio, regional administrator, and Donna Mastro, associate regional counsel, listened to testimonies Wednesday during the EPA hearing on the repeal of the Clean Plower Plan held at the State Capitol. COURTESY PHOTO | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES By ANDREA LANNOM to pick a place where they knew coal losing coal jobs and negatively affect- Marshall University instruction and reference librarian Sabrina Thomas came up with WV PRESS ASSOCIATION was operating and think they were ex- ing the economies of West Virginia and the idea for the exhibition partnership between Marshall’s libraries and the School The second day of public comment on pecting everyone who spoke from West other energy states. of Art and Design to incite important conversations about gender disparities in art. the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Virginia would be supportive of repeal- Bill Bissett, president of the Hunting- Plan concluded Wednesday with many ing the plan. However, that’s not what ton Regional Chamber of Commerce, people expressing concern over the U.S. they’ve heard.” said his concern is that the Clean Power By PAMELA YOUNG chance to showcase their art,” Environmental Protection Agency host- Lillard said he didn’t view the Clean Plan would “plunge the state into eco- THE PARTHENON Thomas said. ing its lone public hearing in Charleston. Power Plan as perfect but said he felt it nomic hardship” and, in his view, would Marshall University Librar- The exhibition will be held Hearings started Tuesday in three sep- could be improved. have little effect on reducing global car- ies has partnered with the in the library, rather than arate meeting rooms in the state Capitol. “Carbon pollutants must be regulated,” bon levels. School of Art & Design and the Visual Arts Center due It continued Wednesday with more than he said. “To scrap the plan without hav- “We are a state with economic chal- the Women’s Center to launch to the vast amount of space 50 people scheduled to speak, but utiliz- ing another in place dealing with carbon lenges and we need to protect and a women’s exhibition, “Nev- available, and “it is a place ing only one meeting room. is in defiance of the Supreme Court and a expand economic advantages that we ertheless, She Persisted,” that to share ideas and opinions The hearings adjourned Wednesday failure to uphold the constitution.” have,” Bissett told the panel. “The low will be on display in Drinko and connect them to the his- with the EPA taking comments under Lillard wasn’t the only one who asked cost of electricity from coal gives us a Library at the beginning of tory sitting on these shelves,” advisement. Written comments will be the EPA to host more hearings. Several tremendous advantage to attract and re- the spring semester. Thomas said. received through Jan. 16. people throughout the day called for tain businesses.” The exhibition is open to Those interested in submit- Many people called for the EPA to host more hearings. Robert Klee, commis- Vicky Sullivan, who serves as associ- all women artists who have ting an entry may stop by the more public hearings around the coun- sioner of Connecticut’s Department of ate vice president of policy development attended or are currently stu- front desk at the Visual Arts try. The EPA’s sole scheduled hearing Energy and Environmental Protection for the American Coalition for Clean Coal dents, faculty and staff. Center, Circulatvion Desk at took place in Charleston. said in his view, the EPA treated public Electricity, said in her view, the Clean “The library is more than Drinko Library or the Wom- David Lillard was among those who hearings as a “cruel joke by hosting its Power Plan exceeded the EPA’s statutory a warehouse of dead trees. en’s Center in Prichard Hall. questioned the EPA’s decision to have its one and only hearing in coal country.” authority under the Clean Air Act. She We are a place to have civil The artwork submitted only hearing in Charleston. Lillard said Michael Myers, assistant attorney also mentioned concerns that if imple- conversations and a place to must be ready to showcase he got up around 4:30 Wednesday morn- general from New York Attorney Gen- mented, the plan would cost consumers. go for credible information,” and be complete for display. ing and made the five-hour drive from eral Eric Schneiderman’s office, said The Clean Power PlaN, issued in 2015 Sabrina Thomas, instruction Submissions may include Shepherdstown to voice his opinion. New York City plans to host its own pub- by the Obama administration, set new and reference librarian, said. framed photographs, sculp- “As a West Virginian, I’m insulted at lic hearing. greenhouse gas regulations by impos- “We’re a place to facilitate tures or other 3D artwork, the choice of this location,” Lillard told “The attorney general, along with the ing stronger carbon dioxide limits on ideas, conversations and the paintings, and more. the panel. “Because it’s great TV to have city of New York, will hold a public fo- states. This represented a 32 percent cut growth of groups. We’re not Pieces will be judged coal barons talk about saving pennies rum in December to ensure residents are by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. Under just shelves. I want to facili- Monday by jurors, Thomas; on coal but it’s great theater to have heard,” Myers said. “The EPA is welcome the plan, states had until 2022 to comply. tate a conversation about Heather Stark, art historian desperate coal miners carrying the mes- to join us in that event.” Shortly after the plan was issued, 27 women in arts, and show- for the School of Art & De- sage that the coal barons have lied to Myers, as others who opposed repeal states (including West Virginia), 24 trade case the talented individuals sign; and Melissa Yungbluth, them repeatedly.” of the Clean Power Plan, mentioned envi- associations, 37 rural electric co-ops and in this area.” gallery director for the School Lillard said he would like for the EPA ronmental concerns citing flooding and three labor unions challenged the plan. Thomas said it is im- of Art & Design. to host more hearings across the country. hurricanes. He also mentioned concerns The U.S. Supreme Court later stayed portant to combat gender Artists may drop off their He mentioned his own 300-mile com- about health especially regarding cases the Clean Power Plan and halted its disparities in the art in- artwork with an entry form mute, saying people from other states of asthma resulting from smog. implementation. EPA Administrator dustry and said men often Thursday, Nov. 30 and Fri- faced even longer trips. “Leading scientists say we need to act Scott Pruitt signed a notice indicating represent the majority in day, Dec. 1 in room 213A in “Even within the state, I drove 300 now to cut greenhouse gas,” Myers said. the EPA’s intent to review the Clean terms of demographics, sal- Drinko Library from 8:30 miles to get here,” he said. “How can “The Clean Power Plan is an important Power Plan following an executive ary and visual presence. a.m. until 5:00 p.m. people across the country have the step in doing so.” order from President Donald Trump. “We wanted to show- Pamela Young can be opportunity to attend public hear- People who spoke in favor of repeal- Last month, the EPA proposed to re- case women who are often contacted at young384@ ings? It seemed like anti-democracy ing the Clean Power Plan cited fears of peal the Clean Power Plan. overlooked and not given a marshall.edu. Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship enters U.S. Senate race

By JOSELYN KING “Were not putting out a statement,” Thomas said. “Mr. Blan- Manchin’s campaign issued a cryptic statement Wednesday WV PRESS ASSOCIATION kenship will be continuing his campaign to educate people under the topic, “A Growing GOP primary.” Just six months ago, he was released from federal at what happened at UBB, and the government coverup. He “Joe Manchin is focused on working in the Senate for West prison. On Wednesday, former Massey Energy CEO Don wants people to follow what’s going on.” Virginia families, not campaign politics,” said campaign Blankenship officially joined the 2018 race for U.S. Senate “Sen. Manchin has been avoiding the issues surround- spokesman Grant Herring. “He won’t be distracted by Mitch in West Virginia. ing Upper Big Branch, and now he will no longer be able McConnell’s backroom deals in Washington, D.C.” Blankenship has filed the necessary paperwork to become a to avoid it.” Jenkins’ and Morrisey’s campaigns also weighed in on Blan- candidate in the Republican primary, confirmed his campaign Blankenship joins a Republican primary race that is ex- kenship’s entry into the Senate race. strategist, Greg Thomas of Targeted Communication Strate- pected to include State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and “Everyone has a right to run for public office,” Morrisey gies in Charleston. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins. said. “I welcome anyone into this contest, but I will continue Thomas said Blankenship was in Charleston on Wednesday, Thomas said he isn’t certain how Blankenship’s presence to run on my positive record of obtaining conservative results and planned to return to his residence in Williamson. will affect the race. for coal miners and West Virginia taxpayers, fighting for the Blankenship was acquitted of felony charges in late 2015 for “It’s going to be an unconventional campaign,” he said. “It’s unborn, protecting gun rights and ridding the state of this ter- lying about safety procedures at Massey’s Upper Big Branch hard to predict things in the current political environment.” rible opioid epidemic.” Mine in 2010 that resulted in the deaths of 29 miners. West Virginia Republican Party Chairman Conrad Lucas Jenkins agrees “every citizen has the right to run for office.” His charges were reduced to a misdemeanor charge of con- called Blankenship “another voice in the chorus of individu- “And I have no doubt that West Virginia Republicans will spiring to wilfully violate mine safety and health standards, als wanting to defeat Joe Manchin.” choose their nominee with careful consideration,” he said. and he served a one-year sentence at FCI Taft in California. “All candidates will have the opportunity to make their case “My candidacy offers voters a clear choice on issues they Blankenship was released from prison in May. Since then, for the nomination,” Lucas said. “And Don Blankenship will care about most, a fighter for our shared West Virginia val- he has become a critic of both the Mine Safety and Health Ad- be another candidate out there exposing Joe Manchin’s liberal ues, a close-working relationship with President Trump and ministration and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. hypocrisy, and this will only help Republicans to defeat Man- the one candidate West Virginia voters can count on to de- Blankenship will seek Manchin’s seat in 2018. chin in November.” feat Joe Manchin.”

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Thundering Herd Big 12 now guaranteed football bowl possibilities title game rematch; last one was costly DECEMBER 16, 2017 1:00 P.M. MERCEDES-BENZ SUPERDOME NEW ORLEANS, LA VS. SUN BELT

DECEMBER 16, 2017 4:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY STADIUM ALBUQUERQUE, NM VS. MOUNTAIN WEST

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page designed and edited by ADAM ROGERS | [email protected] 4 Opinion FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORIAL COLUMN Protect the Net Let Me Be Frank: Why you should care about net neutrality On Matt Lauer

By FRANKLIN NORTON THE PARTHENON Wednesday morning, I woke up to a text from a good friend and fellow editor. The text only said one thing: Matt Lauer. I didn’t really pay much attention to it and was unsure of what she meant, but then I started checking my social media. It didn’t take long for me to see that Lauer had been fired from NBC, at- tached to a headline that has become much too common lately. I now understood the text. I have always re- ally liked Matt Lauer and respected him as a journalist. He asked the right questions. He showed compassion. He was entertaining. But sadly, what we learned from this is that FRANKLIN NORTON this issue of sexual harassment is not just re- Imagine paying extra to ac- pondering why this route of ac- 25Mbps data speeds, which is served for guys who seem to be creepy, but we people, the tragedies and dramas of peoples’ cess the same Internet you’re tion would be taken by anyone the minimum speed for what lives, as people cling to their political par- using today. Imagine working who values the information, models, our senators and even our president ties and place blame after of blame. I’m sick on a research paper but be- resources and entertainment Pai also rejects the evidence tangledare finding up in our allegations, favorite celebrities,making big men our rolejust of this news. I’m sick of powerful men tak- ing unable to access a website provided by the internet. Once thatFCC classifiescaused the as 2015“broadband.” FCC’s de- seem so small. ing advantage of women. I’m angry that they because it isn’t included in thought to be a non-partisan is- cision to be implemented in the Wednesday morning was dark for me. I was were able to get away with this for so long. the list of sites your Internet sue, net neutrality has seeped sad and weary. When will this bad news end? I’m frustrated with the lack of compassion service provider allows you to into the divisive political dis- Los Angeles Times, powerful Not only was I shocked for the victim and sur- shown by people, the President of the United access. Imagine an online en- cord of the day. In 2014, a internetfirst place. service According providers to were The prised by Matt, but I found the responses of the States included. vironment with clear winners University of Delaware survey regularly violating the principles public terrifying. President Trump, famous for I am sad today. We have to do better than and losers, where Internet found that 85 percent of Re- of net neutrality and the free in- his impulsive tweets, made multiple posts on this. We have to teach our boys, our men, that companies are required to pay publicans were in favor of net ternet prior to the regulation. For Twitter, appearing to rejoice in the rise of these women are not mere props at our disposal in multi-billion dollar internet neutrality, marginally outnum- example, in 2005 the Associated allegations, and calling for more, all while con- the narrative of our lives. We have to teach our providers like Comcast, Veri- bering Democrats who stood at Press found that Comcast was tinuing his anti-media agenda. I was stunned. boys, our men, that women are worth so much zon and AT&T an extra fee for 81 percent approval. There are victims here. These are real people, more than our gaze. We have to teach our boys, faster bandwidth or else be rel- Recently, Republican law- peer technologies like BitTorrent real lives. This is not a game. This is not funny. our men, to stand up and speak up against egated to the shadowy depths makers have largely embraced withoutdegrading disclosing the traffic it toof custompeer-to-- Lives have been forever shaped and changed by other men who were not taught. We just have of the “internet slow lane.” the internet service provid- ers. Likewise, from 2007 to 2009 these events. to do better. Now stop imagining, because ers or, more accurately, the AT&T required that Apple block I was feeling like the world was just toxic, Franklin Norton can be contacted at nor- all of this will be possible after donations they receive from Skype and other web-based tele- as people celebrate the downfall of other [email protected]. the Federal Communications them. Following Congress’ phone services from the iPhone. Commission votes Dec. 14 on March 2017 vote to roll back These are only two of a myriad its new plan to dismantle net Obama-era internet privacy of examples. neutrality, a principle protect- protections, tech site The Verge As an internet consumer, you ing the internet as we know and found that 256 of the Repub- may be wondering: How is it we use it today. The commission’s lican Congress members who can stop the FCC from disman- plan is largely expected to be voted to rescind the protec- tling net neutrality and doing a adopted, with the FCC’s three tions had received thousands of disservice to anyone who enjoys anti-net neutrality Republicans dollars in donations from tele- the current online freedoms? representing the majority of communications companies. Some argue that convincing Life of Adam The Republican-majority members of Congress to oppose The plan will roll back a FCC appears to be no differ- the plan could bear the best re- *Thanksgiving day* 2015the five-person landmark committee. regulation by ent, with chairman Ajit Pai, sults. This means phoning your the commission to reclassify an ex-lawyer for Verizon, representatives in the House the internet as a public utility spearheading the efforts. Pai and Congress and making clear rather than a service. Without your opposition to a net neutral- net neutrality protections, in- actions toward dismantling ity appeal. If you’re unsure what ternet service providers such has consistently justified his to say, several pro-net neutral- as Comcast, AT&T and Verizon market ideology and a warped ity communities have prepared can provide faster bandwidth viewnet neutrality of how withthe aInternet flawed concise scripts for you to read to sites that pay more and works. In a speech Tuesday, when you make your call. slow down any sites that don’t, Pai argued net neutrality will There are also petitions to creating a digital divide that “restore internet freedom” and sign, information to spread and will disrupt the composition “return us to the light-touch, people to inform. Protecting the of the internet as we know market-based approach under internet is neither a provocative it. Perhaps even worse, these which the internet thrived.” topic nor one that is easy to ex- fooooooood. providers will have the abil- Pai ignores that modern in- plain or understand. But if you ity to pick and choose the sites ternet service providers have value the internet as it is now you have access to, potentially more in common with natu- — which a Politico and Morning requiring you to pay extra to ral monopolies rather than a Consult poll indicates 60 percent *wakes up access the same sites you have thriving market. According to of registered voters do — net November 30* total freedom to access today. a study by Economists Incorpo- neutrality is yet another modern Those unaware of net rated, 46.1 million Americans political issue that you should neutrality or the contro- live in an area with only one in- brush up on and prepare to ad- Falls into food versy surrounding it may be ternet service provider offering vocate for in the coming weeks. WHAT coma after 8 happened???

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LIFE!| | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM The ‘Peanuts’ gang coming to Keith Shelem, Albee for a classic Christmas tale Heavy Hitters BY BUFFY SIX THE PARTHENON to perform at “A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE!” is coming to the- Keith Albee Theater Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The cartoon classic turned live action show will rec Press Club reate the well-known television special word for word,- By PAMELA YOUNG but with a twist at the end. Christina Emily Jackson, who THE PARTHENON plays Sally, said there will be a “Christmas concert” af terwards, featuring classic holiday tunes. - - “Our production is basically word-for-word from the For those who missed Shelem’s first headlining show, he will be television special, which makes it super nostalgic for ev performing again. Shelem is also known as Isaac Fadiga, a civil en eryone who grew up watching that show,” Jackson said. gineering student at Marshall University. Shelem is set to perform “The concert will be fun for the whole family to sing his next show Dec. 2nd at the Press Club at 8 p.m. It will feature a along with and really get in the Christmas spirit.” funk and soul band, the Heavy Hitters. Jackson said the technical crew will be using lighting “They invited me to do the few songs as part of their act,” effects to make the live show feel like and look like the Shelem said. “Now, we’re our own separate acts, but still come cartoon classic. together from time to time. I’ll be part of their set, and they’ll be- The story of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” began as part of mine.” an animated television special in 1965. The special was The Heavy Hitters will be performing a mixture of classic popu based off the popular comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles lar songs covering a range of both old and new, as well as some of- M. Schultz. Since then, the story has been kept alive by their own content. adaptations for other TV shows and plays. The original Christian Lamont Thomas, Heavy Hitters’ trumpet and trom- still airs seasonally. bone player, said, “We started with all of us performing as a group Jackson described her character Sally, Charlie Brown’s at a poetry slam, now known as Black Koffee. After that, we de little sister, as the “true childlike, innocent and sweet cidedPamela to form Young a band and can that’s be how contacted the Heavy Hittersat young384@ came about.” Christmas spirit embodied.” marshall.edu.There will be a $5 cover charge at the door. “She (Sally) gets excited by everything, and just wants everyone and everything to be happy and full of joy,” Jackson said. “And isn’t that what the Christmas season- is all about?” In the past, Jackson has played in children’s roles be cause of her young looks, so she said she has had lots of experiences in playing young children. COURTESY CHAD DAVID KRAUS PHOTOGRAPHY Check us out online: “Their approach to everything is so untainted, and I love getting to see things through those childlike eyes, Christina Emily Jackson as Sally and Aidan Cleary as Linus in the National Tour of A even just for 90 minutes,” Jackson said. Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage. Jackson said she hopes the audience walks away from marshallparthenon.com the show with a feeling of lightness. “The holiday season can often feel so heavy, full of chores to do- and things to buy,” Jackson said. “But at the heart, it’s truly about Buffy“A Charlie Six can Brown be contacted Christmas at LIVE!” [email protected] will also be in Charleston. togetherness, relaxation and happiness. I think our show really re Dec. 10 at the Clay Center. minds us of that, and I hope the audience gets that as well.” Winter Wonderland in Huntington A list of events happening during the month of December in Huntington and surrounding areas

December 1-2: Professional Bull Riding: Velocity Tour, Big Sandy Superstore Arena December 1-2: Celebrating…Christmas!, Heritage Farm December 2: Marshall Men’s Basketball vs. Akron, Center December 2: Marshall Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Illinois, December 2: Hike of the Month, Ritter Park December 3: Camden Park Presents Holiday Open House, Huntington Museum of Art December 5: Marshall Men’s Basketball vs. Chattanooga, Cam Henderson Center December 5: A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE!, Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center December 6: Marshall Women’s Basketball vs. Morgan State, Cam Henderson Center December 7: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Big Sandy Superstore Arena December 8-9: Celebrating…Christmas!, Heritage Farm December 9: Huntington Christmas Parade, Downtown Huntington December 9: Honky Tonk Heroes Third Annual Toy Drive, The V Club December 8-10: The Huntington Nutcracker, Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center December 14: Shenanagram / Part Bird / Hawkins / College Hill, The V Club December 16: Marshall Men’s Basketball vs. Ohio University, Cam Henderson Center December 16: Marshall Women’s Basketball vs. Appalachian State, Cam Henderson Center December 16: Huntington Symphony Orchestra Annual Holiday Performance Featuring Michael Cerveris, Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center December 16: Mosh For Tots: An FOP Children’s Christmas Party Benefit, The V Club December 18: Marshall Women’s Basketball vs. Kentucky Christian, Cam Henderson Center December 22: Marshall Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern Kentucky, Cam Henderson Center December 23: Ona / Of The Dell / Sean Knisely, The V Club December 28: Marshall Men’s Basketball vs. Southern Miss, Cam Henderson Center December 30: Marshall Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech, Cam Henderson Center December 30: Marshall Women’s Basketball vs. Alice Lloyd, Cam Henderson Center

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