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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 | VOL. 121 NO. 15 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE McElroy family to School of Pharmacy gala record at Keith-Albee to raise funds for By REBECCA TURNBULL UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Marshall University’s Society of Huntington City Yeager Scholars is inviting well- known Huntington natives of the McElroy family to give a live recording of two of their podcasts, “Shmanners” Mission and “,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Keith-Albee Performing By CAROLINE KIMBRO Arts Center. THE PARTHENON The McElroys’ live podcasting will October is American Pharmacists serve as the 30th anniversary sym- Month and the Marshall University posium for the Yeager society. Each School of Pharmacy is ready to cel- year, the senior students in the Yea- ebrate. The Queen of Hearts Gala, ger program organize a symposium presented by the Marshall University to educate and enlighten the Marshall Student Society of Health Systems and Huntington communities on a and Pharmacists and the Student Ex- particular topic of their choosing. ecutive Council, will begin at 8 p.m. This year, the senior class chose Saturday at the Big Sandy Superstore to feature the McElroy family, who Arena to raise funds for the Hun- are best known for the “My tington City Mission and bring the Brother, My Brother and Me,” which community together. has consistently ranked among the VRV | SCREENSHOT Brittany Messer, a third-year phar- top ten podcasts in the nation. The (From left) Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy and Griffin McElroy are co-hosts of popular podcast and online television series “My Brother, My macy student and chair of the event, podcast was recently integrated into Brother and Me.” During their live recording Nov. 2 at the Keith-Albee, Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy will give a live recording of said the gala is an opportunity for the a television series on Seeso TV, which podcast “Shmanners,” while Dr. Sydnee McElroy and husband Justin will perform “Sawbones.” pharmacy community to engage with recently merged into VRV, a platform Huntington locals in a night of danc- for online television series. hometown of Huntington presents a - Estep said the podcasts were an ing and networking. Brooke Estep, a senior Yea- unique opportunity to showcase the ton,” Estep said. “That’s something especially innovative topic choice “It’s really fun,” Messer said. “It’s ger Scholar helping to coordinate talent that can come out of the West they find a way to tie it into Hunting for this symposium, as the Yeager mainly a networking opportunity, the McElroys’ visit, said bringing Virginia community. show us that we don’t have to leave to but it’s for a good cause. It’s just the McElroys to perform in their “Whenever they’re in the spotlight, beneficial to the Yeager program, to see MCELROY pg. 5 another way to bring the Marshall family together.” do great things and influence change.” Messer said the event will include light refreshments, a cash bar, and a - ulty, local pharmacists and other healthcareraffle. She providers noted that in students, the commu fac- Subjects of ‘Heroin(e)’ documentary to discuss film, nity typically attend the event. Messer is president of the Marshall University Student Society of Health Systems and Pharmacists, which Huntington opioid crisis following screening provides professional development workshops, assists students with By DANITE BELAY research opportunities and offers in- THE PARTHENON that took place right in their formation about clinical pharmacy. The subjects of the Net- ownallow backyard. the public to see a film Messer said the society also con- “The screening will be an ducts health fairs each semester at - opportunity for both the the Huntington City Mission. She tionsflix and original discuss documentaryHuntington’s University and the commu- noted this event is one of the ways opioid“Heroin(e)” crisis Thursday will field follow ques- nity to have access to see the society is able to support the Hun- ing a 7 p.m. screening of the ‘Herion(e),’” Bumgarner said. tington community. “I would like to bring awareness to Pullman Square. The screening not everyone has access to in- the fact that the Huntington City Mis- isfilm free at and Marquee open to Cinemasthe public. in ternet,“It has releasedor at least on highNetflix, speed but sion is here and it needs help,” Messer - internet where you can actu- said. “There’s a lot of great causes in nal documentary, focuses on ally stream something. So this the community but that’s one that’s Huntington “Heroin(e),” Fire a NetflixChief origiJan is kind of like the premiere for really special to us.” Rader, Cabell County Judge the community where the ac- Leah Payne, director of public af- Patricia Keller and Necia Free- fairs at the Schools of Medicine and man of Brown Bag Ministry Bumgarner said this event Pharmacy, echoed Messer’s concern and their efforts to combat willtual filmallow was different made.” perspec- for the Huntington community’s Huntington’s opioid addic- tives to be shared about the health and well-being. tion problem. Director and - “Community involvement is a key producer Elaine Sheldon and fecting our community. pillar of the school of pharmacy’s com- Kerrin Sheldon, co-producer film“We’re and howmeeting the crisis together. is af mitment to our region,” Payne said. and director of photography, We’re bringing many minds “Our dedication to public health is- will also participate. into this space to watch it sues in the region remains steadfast The event is being offered together,” Bumgarner said. whether it’s teaching school children by Marshall University’s W. “They’re going to be there to about safe medication usage, naloxone Page Pitt School of Journalism have discussion, talking about PARTHENON FILE PHOTO training at the health department or and Mass Communications. the process. We may be able to, Jan Rader stands in front of a fire engine at the Huntington Fire Department. Rader is one of three women outreach at senior events, we’re grate- Tijah Bumgarner, journalism by having a public screening, profiled in the Netflix original documentary “Heroin(e)” and will appear for a discussion of the film and ful for the opportunities to assist.” professor at Marshall Uni- Huntington’s opioid crisis following the Oct. 26 screening. versity and organizer of the see HEROIN(E) pg. 5 see GALA pg. 5 event, said this screening will

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SCREEN SHOTS FROM Editorial: #Metoo is a movement not just by celebrities SADIE HELMICK | THE PARTHENON but by our loved ones LET ME BE FRANK: ON ‘TREAT YO SELF’

Just a simple hashtag often has more power truths,” Witherspoon said on Monday at the By FRANKLIN NORTON is about, and it was a blast. We ate too many than any 10-page essay can carry. The most Elle Women in Hollywood event. THE PARTHENON sweets, square-danced and sang along to our powerful hashtags have grassroots movements While the ‘Me Too’ movement was founded Let me set the scene: It was Friday October favorite music. It was so simple and child-like, behind them. #LoveWins, #BlackLivesMat- by activist and victim Tarana Burke in 2006, it 13, a day with no cloud in the sky, a beauti- a much-needed break from the challenges we ter, and #JeSuisParis have all been catalysts was this recent explosion tweets and posts that ful fall day by every measure. Friday the 13th all face. of worldwide movements. These hashtags can sent shockwaves throughout the world, tragi- is, for many, a day of superstition and 13 dol- I think the event was such a success, not nec- lead to can lead to change towards an issue, or cally and poignantly illustrating the weight of lar tattoos, but something was different about essarily because of our rigorous planning, but at least shed light on someone’s story. one our society’s deepest problems. this one. I rushed around town in my Toyota because there is something to be said about “You know us. We are your family mem- Tarana is a good example of the human ele- corolla, skewering stores for caramels, choco- the joy and lightheartedness that was experi- bers. Your friends. Your co-workers. Your ment behind the hashtag. It is easy to notice lates and decorations, because that night was enced that night. I know I risk sounding cliché neighbors. And yes, even your heroes. We celebrities get the ball rolling, but we see now a night to celebrate. Money was no object on here, but how often do we allow ourselves are everywhere. #Metoo,” wrote Gabrielle that there are millions of other women who this one day: Treat Yo Self Day 2017. to let go and be child-like? How often do we Union on Twitter, in response to Olympic gold have stories to tell. Like Union said, these Treat Yo Self is a holiday featured on the throw away our inhibitions, our financial bur- medalist, McKayla Maroney’s, alleged sexual women are our neighbors, our best friends hit NBC television show, Parks and Recre- dens, our emotional burdens and just be light? assault by a team doctor. and our family members. This is where the ation. The two characters, Tom Haverford and While this day was really just in the name of This news came amidst headlines alleging weight of the movement lies—these stories Donna Meagle, take one day a year to treat whimsy and fun, I think we all walked away Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s years of of assault and harassment are not just in themselves. This day is set to be on October with something deeper than just a surface sexual harassment, and during a time where Hollywood, but in our own communities and 13, and so this year, several of my friends de- level good time. So my challenge is this: don’t countless women all over the world have been social circles. cided to get in on the action. We planned a wait to “treat yo self” just one day a year, but empowered to share their own stories about Candy Apple Palooza, a chance to make candy do the things you love often. Be light today. their experiences with sexual assault and ha- live every day, ordinary lives that only added apples in the backyard of my parent’s house, Franklin Norton can be contacted at nor- rassment. On Sunday evening and into the rest to Itthe was gravity the flood of a disgusting of posts from culture women that whohas that would celebrate all the Treat Yo Self Day [email protected]. of this week, two words made the internet allowed gender violence and harassment to be pause: Me too. an expected experience for women. Scrolling Actress Alyssa Milano tweeted this on through social media, we see mothers, teach- Sunday: “If you’ve been sexually harassed ers, friends and family sharing their own “me or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this too” stories. We have to do better. We have to stand up stories of sexual assault and harassment. Many against predatory men. We have to take a stand celebritiestweet.” Twitter also joined quickly in became the movement, flooded with against gender violence. Women are taught to Hollywood powerhouses like Jennifer Law- fear walking alone at night, expected to endure rence and Reese Witherspoon sharing their harassment if they want to advance in their ca- own stories. reers, and shamed when they speak out about “This has been a really hard week for women it. The fact that men are not being held to a in Hollywood, for women all over the world, - and a lot of situations and a lot of industries sic saying, “boys will be boys,” is unacceptable are forced to remember and relive a lot of ugly andhigher disturbing. standard, even reflected in the most ba

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Marshall football heads to Murfreesboro By: KYLE CURLEY after him. They like to give ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR you different disguises and Marshall football (5-1, 2-0) go certain ways.” will continue to search for C- Middle Tennessee’s de- USA supremacy this Friday fense has got off to a great in Murfreesboro, Tennessee start in 2017, thus far in 2017 against the Middle Tennessee they are ranked 40th in total Blue Raiders (3-4, 1-2). The all- defense, 57th in rushing de- time record between the two fense and 61st in sacks. MTSU schools weighs in favor of The linebacker Khalil Brooks cur- Thundering Herd, 4-2. rently ranks 14th nationally “Like always, when you go in tackles for a loss and 22nd on the road you need to take nationally in sacks. your leadership and toughness “Number 30 (Darius Har- and this will be no different,” ris), is a tremendous football Head coach Doc Holliday said player,” Litton said. “He’s a during his Tuesday news con- next-level guy. Number 16 ference. “As always we have (Khalil Brooks), likes to blitz a great respect for Rick Stock- lot so we just have to be ready still and Middle Tennessee. He everything. They are really ath- does a tremendous job coach- letic linebackers, they like to ing those guys.” play ball.” The last time these two The Blue Raiders’ John Ur- teams met was in 2016. Mar- zua has completed a combined shall won the contest, 42-17. 79 passes and four touch- Middle Tennessee hired de- downs over the course of his fensive coordinator Scott last three games. Shafar in the off-season. “He understands what they Shafar has an impressive re- expect out of the offense,” Hol- sume; previously he was a liday said. “He’s just a lot more defensive coordinator/coach comfortable right now running at the University of Syra- the offense. Anytime you can cuse, University of Michigan, get guys with experience at that Stanford University, Western position and with games under Michigan University and the their belt, they’re going to be

University of Illinois. better and he is.” RICHARD CRANK | PARTHENON “It is always fun to com- Urzua has many weapons pete against this team at his disposal namely in Thundering Herd head coach Doc Holliday and his players take the field before the Old Dominion Monarch game on Saturday. (Middle Tennessee),” Junior the redshirt junior wide re- best returning wide receiver members left on the Thun- in those younger guys what Middle Tennessee Blue Raid- Marshall quarterback Chase ceiver Richie James. James in the league in [Richie] dering Herd roster who to expect there on Friday,” ers this Friday at Floyd Litton said. “They always currently ranks tied for James,” Holliday said. “He remembers the 2015 game, Yurachek said. “That was a Stadium in Murfreesboro, Ten- have new stuff that they are 12th on the Conference USA was a first team All-Amer- where Marshall lost in triple game we should have won. nessee. Kickoff is slated for 6 going to throw at you. They all-time receptions list with ican and a tremendous overtime 27-24. Definitely to trying to think p.m. and the game will broad- have a new defensive coor- 239 and 11th in all-time player. He’s back.” “We kind of talk about about that loss two years cast live on ESPN 2. dinator and they blitz the yardage with 3,224 yards. Senior tight end Ryan the atmosphere to expect ago there.” Kyle Curley can be contacted quarterback. They like to get “Offensively they have the Yurachek is one of the few there, and we try to instill Marshall will take on the at [email protected] Kempe has first career hat trick in Kings’ win over Montreal

By: JILL PAINTER LOPEZ ASSOCIATED PRESS trick to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-1 victory over the Mon- trealLOS Canadiens ANGELES on (AP) Wednesday. — Adrian Kempe had his first career hat Michael Cammalleri scored the other two goals for the Kings, who have opened their season with their best six-game start (5-0- 1) in franchise history. Montreal (1-5-1) still hasn’t won in regulation this season. Jonathan Quick made 36 saves for the Kings. The 21-year-old Kempe scored the go-ahead goal on a 2-on-1 break- away for the Kings at 7:34 in the third period. He scored again at 16:42 and added another at 18:24 as hats were thrown onto the ice. The game was tied heading into the third period before the Kings scored four times. thePaul Canadiens Byron scored a 1-0 lead. his first goal of the season midway through the first period, capitalizing on Derek Forbort’s turnover, to give - On his first goal, Cammalleri batted the puck out of the air to score Theon a 35-year-oldpower play andCammalleri tie the game is in athis 1 second in the first stint period. with the It wasKings. Cam He scoredmalleri’s the first second goal goalof the midway season through and first the goal third as a period. King since 2008. - diens. Montoya relieved Carey Price on Oct. 7 and played 40 minutes butAl that Montoya was his made only his work first of start the ofseason the season prior toin Wednesday.goal for the Cana Alex Galchenyuk started on Montreal’s top line with Max Pacio- retty and Jonathan Drouin. He was called for two penalties in the to the Kings’ power-play goal by Cammalleri. ASSOCIATED PRESS firstThe period, Canadiens an illegal last checkwon on to Oct. the head5 in overtime. and slashing. The latter led Los Angeles Kings left wing Adrian Kempe, left, of Sweden, is congratulated by goalie Jonathan Quick after the Kings defeated the Montreal NOTES: Canadiens 5-1 in an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 5-1. Jeff Carter sustained a lower-body injury after a collision near - Angeles and the Kings auctioned their purple jerseys used in Canadiens: Finish their three-game roadtrip by playing the man David Schlemko had surgery Wednesday to remove a bone Ducks Friday in Anaheim. fragmentthe end of in the his first right period wrist and and didn’t is expected return ...to Canadiens miss 3-4 weeksdefense ... Night,” the American League Hockey franchise of the Kings. Reign Kings: Head out on their longest roadtrip of the season, a six- Right winger Justin Augler, 23, made his NHL debut for the Kings playerswarmups were online in attendance to benefit theand cause shown ... onIt wasthe JumboTron.also “Ontario Reign game, 11-day trek that starts Saturday in Columbus and ends on Wednesday ... “It was Hockey Fights Cancer Night” in Los UP NEXT: in St. Louis.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Cyber security follows similar Police Blotter

By KAYLA SIMMONS was missing. The case is still guidelines as campus safety THE PARTHENON under investigation. Unlawful Drinking The Marshall University Police Petit Larceny Department (MUPD) issued a MUPD received a report of citation to a 19-year-old male a stolen bicycle Oct. 17. The for underage drinking with a bicycle was last seen Oct. 14. The fraudulent driver’s license Oct. suspect came back to the bicycle 12. MUPD found the male passed rack on Oct. 15, and his own out behind the wheel of his car. bicycle and the lock that was The car was parked in front of around it were missing. The case the former 7-Eleven gas station is still under investigation. across from Marshall’s campus. The male had a fake driver’s Vandalizing MUPD received a report Oct. 17 The vehicle was towed. for a vandalized car. The car was license, but was later identified. parked behind Myer’s Hall. The Petit Larceny male reported that his daughter MUPD received reports of a front keyed his black Ford Focus bicycle tire stolen from a bicycle vehicle. The car had two vertical parked at the Freshman North marks on the side. Residence Hall bicycle rack Oct. 15. The bicycle tire was last Kayla Simmons can be seen Oct. 14. When the owner contacted at simmons162@ returned the next day, the tire marshall.edu. School of Pharmacy to preview profession to JARED CASTO | THE PARTHENON Marshall students access computers Thursday evening to work on class assignments together in Drinko Library on Marshall University’s campus.

By BROOKE GRIFFIN any computer needs. Its services include installing virus protection software and prospective students THE PARTHENON software troubleshooting, installing virus not sending personal information any- “Use your common sense,” “Don’t talk protection and other technical help. where when one may be connected to an By ALISON BALDRIDGE tour,” Russell said. “Addition- to strangers” and “Be aware of your sur- With the recent string of spam emails unsecure network. THE PARTHENON ally, it gives us the opportunity roundings” are all expressions spoken by “It really is mostly about common Marshall University’s School - those who are trying to keep people phys- emails of students and faculty, IT service sense,” Perry said. “If something looks of Pharmacy is offering a Fall ing’ environments, which ically safe. What some people don’t know memberscirculating said through to not the open official an universityemail if it weird then just avoid it. A few minutes Preview Day Oct. 21 from makesto showcase us uniqueour ‘Active in Learncom- is that some of those ideas pertain to the does not look campus-provided. of your time spent on installing pro- 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mar- parison to other pharmacy cyber world, too. “There will always be a person sending tection is a lot cheaper than buying a shall’s School of Pharmacy for programs across the nation.” “People don’t take the time to protect - whole new device and losing your pic- students considering joining “At the School of Pharmacy, their computers like they should,” Infor- tures or contacts.” the program. Registration for we pride ourselves on offer- mation Technology (IT) Director Jody forthe unsuspicious email,” Perry content. said. “Look There for should signa A Marshall-based group called Hackers the event is required for entry. ing a hands-on, collaborative Perry said. “It really isn’t that hard, and nevertures and be an titles email of officialthat is Marshall-related employees; look for Charity will be making appearances Fall Preview Day gives learning environment for Marshall students and faculty get cyber that makes you nervous. If one does, it is throughout October to promote cyber prospective high school and our students.” protection for free.” likely a scam.” security and lend a hand in helping to college students the opportu- Students will participate October is National Cyber Security The IT Department’s website lists sev- keep students and faculty safe from un- nity to learn about the School in different sessions, includ- month and the IT department, located eral options alerting users on different safe surroundings and strangers online. of Pharmacy’s curriculum, ing admissions information, - suggestions for keeping their online de- Brooke Griffin can be contacted at active learning environment, a compounding lab, an Active courages people to see its employees for vices safe. Some of the options include [email protected]. and about pharmacy as a pro- on the first floor of Drinko Library, en fession in general. in pharmacy and a Q&A with The event is in its third year theirLearning student class ambassadors. session, careers and takes place each semester Students will also receive a tour and have the chance to ACA still law; navigators ready to help look at what Marshall’s phar- talk to the departments during macyto give program students is like, a first-hand the best the “Pharmacy Fair.” practices for applying and in- Participants include the By ERIN BECK seeking to increase the use public statement from the ad- Navigator Project, has said the terviewing and the possible Department of Pharmaceu- WV PRESS ASSOCIATION of plans that aren’t compliant ministration on Aug. 31 that shortened enrollment period career opportunities that com- tical Science and Research, The Affordable Care Act is with the ACA’s requirements. funding levels would be tied to means, “It’s even more im- pleting a PharmD can provide. - not dead. West Virginia, though, is one whether they reached enroll- portant to have the navigators Megan Russell, Director of ing, Financial Aid, Park Place Jeremy Smith, of WV Navi- of the few states with a fully ment goals. available for people who have Recruitment and Development, ApartmentsOffice of Experiential and a number Learn of Care, works with three funded Navigator program, questions about how to enroll said the event was established student organizations. full-time and two part-time which helps people sign up or how to choose a plan.” to give students an opportunity coworkers, ready to help for insurance. Nationwide, They“It was learneddefinitely later a little that bit to visit the school’s campus Public Affairs, said the Fall citizens sign up for health the program has been cut by monthof a shock, that at they first,” would Smith receive said. health centers also have navi- and see their facilities. PreviewLeah Day Payne, will be Director very ben of- insurance when open enroll- about 40 percent. $300,000, the amount they gatorSome programs. federally qualified “We are located at the Coon ment begins Nov. 1. Funding for First Choice had expected. The enrollment period be- Education Building at the VA “The Fall Preview Day is al- “We’re extremely worried,” Health System’s Navigator West Virginia is one of three gins Nov. 1 and lasts until Dec. Hospital in West Huntington, wayseficial afor fun the andstudents. informative Smith said. “We’re already program, WV NaviCare, in- states that received the same 15. People can purchase plans so many students would not getting calls from people we creased 23 percent, from amount of funding, according at Healthcare.gov. see us on a regular campus See PHARMACY | pg. 5 helped last year, asking, ‘Is about $242,000 to $300,000. to a list sent to and released the Affordable Care Act still in The free service is grant- by the Kaiser Family Founda- place?’ I can’t really imagine funded. It also helps people tion. The other states were what the general population enroll in Medicaid and CHIP. Delaware and Kansas. is thinking. A lot of people The other grantee in the First Choice Health Sys- may be thinking there is no Af- state, the West Virginia tems was never told why, fordable Care Act anymore or University Research Corp. re- Smith said. there are no insurance options ceived $300,000, instead of “They never released the available to them.” $357,000, a decrease of about formula,” Smith said, although While President Donald 16 percent. he added that he had surmised Trump said Tuesday the law is Smith said the funding that the government did not “dead, as far as I’m concerned,” level in the state has been include Medicaid and CHIP the ACA remains law. You are consistent at $600,000 each enrollments, but included pri- still required to have health year during the three-year vate plan enrollments, when insurance. Forgoing insurance grant period. determining grant awards. still comes with a penalty. Reductions in other states The agency assisted 421 While efforts to repeal the ranged from about 8 percent people in the 2015-16 fed- law have failed, the Trump to 82 percent. eral fiscal year, and 935 in administration has made sev- Smith said WV NaviCare 2016-17. eral decisions in an attempt to typically serves West Virgin- While Smith predicts he weaken it. ians who live in rural areas, won’t see television commer- The administration has with limited computer skills. cials promoting Healthcare. slashed the advertising bud- “It’s a vulnerable population gov this year, First Choice get by 90 percent, shortened that we serve that just needs Health Systems will continue the enrollment period and that extra help to pick their in- to do its own outreach, mainly cut funding for programs surance plan,” Smith said. through fairs and festivals. that help people who are First Choice Health Systems Penny Womeldorff, of the purchasing plans. had expected formal notice of West Virginia University their grant funding on Sept. School of Medicine, which signed an executive order 1. They found out through a oversees the WV Healthy Start Last week, Trump also

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM State offering Bridge Day live stream Saturday

By MATT HARVEY event as hundreds of BASE THE EXPONENT TELEGRAM CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 876-foot-high New River jumpers parachute off the will offer a live stream of Bridge DayWest festivities Virginia on Tourism Saturday. Office The Gorge Bridge.” live stream will be available on Nearly 80,000 spectators- turesare expected rappelling to and attend ziplining this year’s event, which also fea www.gotowv.com. “Each year, thousands of off the bridge, food, vendors visitors travel from across the shutand livedown music. and pedestriansThis is the only are country and around the world day of the year that traffic is Commissionersee and experience Chelsea BridgeRuby Day in West Virginia,” Tourism permitted to walk across the world’s second-longest single- said. “This year, we wanted to archWest bridge. Virginia BASE residents jumps and will bothcapture residents and share and visitors that same un- take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ableexcitement to attend and the experience festivities. to share their Bridge Day photos - visitors are encouraged to ASSOCIATED PRESS eryone to visit www.gotowv. moments and memories using This weekend, I encourage ev #AlmostHeaven.and other favorite fall photos, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., left, and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., speak about online political ads and preventing foreign interference in U.S. elections, during a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. com to watch a one-of-a-kind

Senators push for more online transparency in elections GALA cont. from 1 By MARY CLARE JALONICK Messer said their committee is ASSOCIATED PRESS before weighing in on the leg- Messer said the funds raised expecting around 75 attendees, WASHINGTON (AP) — chairmanLawmakers of the on Senate the ArmedSenate Facebook, Twitter and Google regulation. Facebook CEO at the event will help the Hun- but guests are still able to purchase Senators are moving to boost Services Committee. 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James Lank statementbook vice president after Warner for United and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota ingany on criminal legislation wrongdoing. to help states ford, said he has concerns States public policy, said in a HEROIN(E) cont. from 1 would require social media - about the bill, including that- - companies like Facebook and "there is a difference between Klobuchar introduced their willjournalism bring more school than at just Marshall, a view- Twitter to keep public files detect if foreign actors are try the public airwaves and pri willbill. take "We on have our own already and anwe - Bumgarner said the screening of election ads and meet the ing to hack into their systems. vately held fiber, basically, and nounced the steps Facebook entail a learning opportunity same disclaimer requirements- That's after the Department of buthow heit's wantsmanaged." to look at the - get out something we don’t nec- froming of Sheldon’s the documentary, work as well.but will tionsas political now broadcastrequire television and print systemsHomeland targeted Security by said Russian that He said the "idea isn't bad," makerslook forward as we work to continuing toward a essarily see in the film. 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LIFE!| | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Jacob’s journey with the house that love built By HUNTER ELLIS - - THE PARTHENON Although most people imagine the Ronald Mc- two years. “Every holiday, birthday, Christmas we- churches or other organizations to volunteer, do- find out because of that something terrible hap Donald House as a big yellow and red playhouse were here, so it was really strange for us to be home ing activities like providing dinner for the families atpening the door to them. with If a they bag knewbecause what their the child house is waslay- that long. I remember we didn’t unpack for the lon staying at RMH. She said it’s nice to know some and who they helped and why before they were - gest time because I just knew if we unpacked our times that she doesn’t have to worry about making McMullen said the people who donate to and filled with bouncy balls and swirly slides, for stuff we would be right here the next day.” anything to eat or going to buy anything. ing in the hospital.” - many families like Jacob and Shannon McMul McMullen said the way they have everything “Am I going to eat at all? Because I don’t have len’s, the harsh reality is that it’s a home away set up at RMH makes her feel so comfortable,- time, when someone’s there and they’ve made volunteer at this house have given her and Ja from home when something is wrong. Although even during their very first stay. you dinner not only is that a relief that that’s cob so much. it might not be the funhouse many people dream “Obviously you’re here because there’s some one thing you don’t have to do because you’ve “Our livelihood depends on it [this house] and theof, for Ronald many familiesMcDonald it is Housea refuge in of Huntingtonhope. I’m 100 percent serious when I say that if we- Jacob and Shannon began their journey at- didn’t have a house to stay in I honestly don’t know where I would stay while he’s in the hos four years ago. Jacob was born extremely pre- pital,” McMullen said. “How would I shower and mature, weighing only two pounds and with wash clothes or eat? There’s times where we encephalocele in the back of the skull which ex- would leave for doctor’s appointments, come posed his brain. Jacob had to have brain surgery straight to the hospital and have nothing, no right away, and after they had repaired his en clothes, no money or anything and not stay for cephalocele he developed hydrocephalus which a dayMcMullen or two, said try stayingwhen going somewhere to a McDonald’s for weeks is extra spinal fluid that collects on the brain. restaurantwith nothing.” and when not using a debit card or Shannon,“The only his treatment mother, said is brain it is surgery very dangerous and usu- if it’s not corrected, and it’s not curable at all. “That’s something that you will go through the credit card to pay for an order, use your change ally you don’t just have one,” McMullen said. thatto make but aeither donation. way you’re going to throw it in “It might be 35 cents or it might be more than rest of your life. Jacob has had 22 so far. He could have another brain surgery today or it could be your car, it’s going to sit there or in the bottom in another year or 10 years. We have a long road of your purse, put it in the box. That 35 cents can ahead of us.” make such a difference to somebody else.” The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the PHOTO FROM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF HUNTINGTON McMullen values that the RMH has not only Tri-State, Incorporated is a home-away-from- given her friends and sense of family within the home for families throughout western West these people care enough about you on what’s staff, but also a support system. Virginia, southern Ohio and Eastern Kentucky, thing wrong, you’re here because your child is got 101 other things going on but, knowing that “The biggest thing I tell them [other families] who must travel great distances to seek medical sick or whatever the case may be, but aside from thatis everyone you might that’s be gettinghere, we’re ready here to do for something the same attention for a sick child. RMHthat they as similar really kindto their of smoothdays at homethe way in fororder you.” to going on with your family to come and do that, reason. That’s what’s so great about this house, is- “I remember telling them when we got here McMullen said they try to keep their routine at that makes such a difference to know that you’re that you’ll probably see us again, this won’t be not here in it alone” McMullen said. terrifying you with your child, the person up- our only trip but I didn’t expect to come back so benefit Jacob and at RMH they have everything McMullen said they are so grateful for any and liesstairs because might have you donebuild that a support same thing group last within week soon and so often.” McMullen said. there that she and Jacob need. everyone who has ever given to this house or any and it’s really important to talk to the other fami Jacob is now nine and Shannon said they stay at Since 1987, the Huntington Ronald McDonald of the Ronald McDonald Houses. She also said McMullen said RMH is a good place to be when the house monthly. She said it can be several days House has housed more than 10,000 families in she wishes more people knew what the house the house.” out of the month, it can be three weeks out of the times of need. Through the generosity of donors provided for so many people, and how important month, or it can be all month and then another few and volunteers, guests are offered a safe haven at it is for some families. one is at a bad time in their life. - weeks. She said the longest they have been away the “House that Love Built.” “You may think that you or your family would “Obviously something wrong is going on for since they started staying here was last summer. She said most of their time during the day is accidentnever need or tosomething come to aterrible place likeand this, it would but you be youHunter to be here,”Ellis canshe besaid. contacted “But if I had at ellis259@ to go any time“We at were RMH home than atduring their June actual and home July” in McMullen the past spent away whether it’s appointments, procedures never know what might happen whether it’s an marshall.edu.where, it would be here.” said as she described how they have spent more or talking to doctors. Then, in the evenings often,

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