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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]. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 | VOL. 118 NO. 99 | ’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com INSIDE: PHOTOS BY RICHARD CRANK | THE PARTHENON NEWS, 2 > DOG BOWL > AMICUS CURIAE > TRIATHLON

RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON HERD TAKES HOME SPORTS, 3 VICTORY IN FINAL > MBB HOME GAME

RICHARD CRANK | THE PARTHENON more on sports

OPINION, 4 By MIKAELA KEENER The festival began Friday THE PARTHENON with a concert at the First > THEATER ETIQUETTE The Sixth Annual New Music Presbyterian Church on Fifth > #MEGANMUSICMONDAY Festival concluded Sunday with Avenue featuring the Mille- a concerti for oboe performed by Richard Kravchak, director pieces composed by modern NEW fiori Trio, which performed of music and theater at Mar- American female composers. shall University. Masterclasses were taught in Kravchak said he thought this the afternoon along with a year’s festival improved from performance from student com- previous years and has hopes posers. Guest artists Alex Lubet to expand the festival next year. and Maja Radovanliji ended the MUSIC “It’s better because we had day with a concert. an orchestra this year, and I Keeping true to the festi- think that was really exciting. val’s theme of new music, I’m looking forward to expand- Saturday’s concert consisted of ing the festival even more. Botes, Mark Zanter and Beth concert Sunday. Kravchak then McDonaldpieces with performed fixed media. with Johan pre- FESTIVAL performedA flute ensemble with an began orches the- recorded music when playing LIFE!, 6 tra featuring a piece by Mark their instruments. The night Zanter, coordinator of music also included a piece includ- > V-CLUB theory/composition at Mar- ing narration that told a Native > MARGARITAS Kravchak concludes sixth shall and festival host. American lore. Guest artists came from all Kravchak said he was pleased KARIMA NEGHMOUCHE | THE PARTHENON over to perform in the festival. with the festival’s turnout. annual festival Sunday Artists included Alex Lubet from “I think it was just amazing, Minnesota, Beth McDonald from and I am so pleased and proud Illinois, Maja Radovanlija from of all my colleagues that worked Minnesota and Anyango Yarbo- really hard,” Kravchak said. Davenport from New York. Mikaela Keener can be Other artists included Marshall contacted at keener31@live. faculty and students. marshall.edu.

TODAY’S Supporters and WEATHER: Proposed law to revoke PROVIDED BY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY METEOROLOGY STUDENTS opposition express anti-discrimination policies thoughts at the Capitol

By LEXI BROWNING “As a southern West Virginia Democrat, I respect backwards from reaching total equality in the state. THE PARTHENON the views and beliefs of all citizens regardless if we “It would take democracy out of the hands of local The West Virginia House of Delegates recommit- town and city councils where democracy exists in its ted a bill to committee Friday that will nullify and protect the religious freedoms of all citizens, and we purest form and override the will of the people who override all local government protections of certain mustagree takeor not,” the Phillips necessary said. steps “We toneed curtail to ensure arbitrary and want to pass ordinances and laws that ban discrimi- citizens. disputes and outside lawsuits when these freedoms House Bill 2881, the Intrastate Commerce Im- are compromised.” Schneider said the invalidation of city and local provement Act, will cancel out local government’s Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, who governs governmentnation against policies their LGBT would citizens,” also prevent Schneider business said. anti-discriminatory policies and allow the state’s - and economic growth for the state. code to overrule policies of city governments. inatory policies, said the bill would intrude on “We do not need to turn the clock back, and this West Virginia code lists protections of persons andone ofobstruct the five all communitiesequality progressions with anti-discrim made in bill would turn the clock back,” Schneider said. without regard to race, religion, disability, sex, Huntington. “This bill would be a terrible black mark on West blindness, age, ancestry, color or national origin. “Citizens in our community who are gay, lesbian, Virginia’s reputation and would deter businesses The code does not include protections for mem- bisexual, or transgender have every right to expect from locating here.” bers of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender that they can sip from the fountain of community HB 2881 was recommitted to government orga- community. participation,” Williams said. “That is our determi- The bipartisan bill is composed of eight sponsors: nation. It has no effect on any other community.” scheduled at this time. Andrew Schneider, executive director of Fairness nizationLexi Browning upon first readingcan be withcontacted no further at brownactions- West Virginia, said the bill, if passed, will be a step [email protected]. five Republicans and three Democrats including Delegate Rupert Phillips, D-Logan. C M Y K 50 INCH

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MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Rec Center triathlon benefits local foster children By MERCEDEZ SPEIGHT “It’s different than a normal triathlon,” preparation for events like the triathlon. a strong runner, they’ll just focus on biking THE PARTHENON Muth said. “It’s different than a 5k, it’s in- They trained for approximately six weeks. and swimming, but you’re actually hurting your- The Rec Center had an indoor triathlon doors. It’s just different and it’s small so it’s “Actually go through a mock trial of it,” self by not training for all three,” Swiger said. for adults and children to participate in ben- good practice if you’re going to do big ones Fizer said. “That’s what we did, but we Swiger said the triathlon is not something efiting NECCO, a company that helps foster outside over the summer.” haven’t done it every day, we’ve done it a few competitive for her and Fizer. They compete to children in the Huntington area. Muth said she does not swim and unlike the times just to get the hang of it and see what The triathlon included swimming, biking Pump and Run event, she did not participate. our times are.” Fizer and Swiger said they have also partici- and running. “I can swim, I just hate it.” Muth said. “Peo- Swiger said it is important to practice finish. Michele Muth, director of marketing and ple think they can do twelve laps like it’s strengths even if weaknesses are in focus be- six days a week and Swiger regularly attends the events at the Rec Center, said there is always nothing and it’s hard.” cause if not, it will hurt results in the long gym.pated in 5ks. Fizer does Cross Fit about five or a little bit of chaos when it comes to this kind Marshall students Kayla Fizer and Jes- run. Mercedez Speight can be contacted at spei- of event, but it always comes together. sie Swiger stressed the importance of “Sometimes what people will do if they’re [email protected]. Amicus Curiae Dog Bowl raises funds at Colonial Lanes lecture focuses By ERIKA JOHNK THE PARTHENON The puppies came out to play Saturday at on the role of Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley in Huntington to help raise money for Advocates Saving Adopt- women in politics able Pets (ASAP). The Dog Bowl fundraiser allows ASAP to By HANNAH HARMAN provide quality care for the animals while also THE PARTHENON benefiting the adoption and foster programs The Amicus Curiae series as well as covering veterinarian bills. presents “Why Women Don’t Huntington residents came out to support - the cause by paying $10 a person that included pens When They Do” 7 p.m. two hours of bowling and shoe rentals. TuesdayRun for Office in the and FoundationWhat Hap Karen Halliburton, a Huntington resident, Hall of the Erickson Alumni brought her family of eight to participate in Center. the event. Jennifer Lawless, director of Halliburton said she is an animal lover who Women and Politics Institute wants to help the local animals in any way at the American University possible. School of Public Affairs, will “They are so giving,” Halliburton said. “They give the lecture. unconditionally love us. We need to care for Patricia Proctor, prelaw them because they give us so much more than advisor, said because the we ever do for them.” frontrunner for the Demo- ASAP, and Colonial Lanes owner Amy Lynn cratic nomination is Hilary Claus teamed up for the second time to make Clinton and there are cur- an impact in the lives of animals. There were three dogs at the event available rently very prominent women Connie Gilkerson, vice president of ASAP and re- said. for adoption. One of the dogs was adopted at the getting a lot of attention in mote adoption event coordinator at Cabell Wayne homesThe shelterso people is canable find to directlythe love communicateof their life,” Kerns with event. both parties, this is a very Animal Shelter, has been working with the animals the public through the use of their Facebook page. ASAP received an adequate amount of donations timely lecture. for three years seeing a great number of animals Animals adopted at the events are placed on their that will benefit the Huntington Cabell Wayne Ani- adopted. page with a photo of the animal and their new owner. mal Shelter. “I’m truly passionate about my job because I want In 2014, the shelter placed 233 dogs in their for- Erika Johnk can be contacted at johnk@mar- they“Study perform after asstudy well finds as men, that the dogs out of the shelter and to be put in loving ever homes. shall.edu. bothwhen in women terms of run the for amount office of money they raise and the votes they receive,” Lawless said. “Yet women remain se- verely under-represented in U.S. politics.” Lawless is expected to dis- cuss why running for public - ing and attainable for women thanoffice men, remains despite less cultural appeal evolution and society’s chang- ing attitude toward women in

“If you look at the whole worldoffice. of politics many coun- tries have had women in years,” Proctor said. “It’s a verytheir highestodd thing offices that for we many are such a progressive country, yet women have been under- represented in politics.” Lawless’ commentary on issues related to women in politics has appeared in pub- lications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the New Yorker. Lawless earned her B.A. in political science from Union College and her M.A. and TOP: Taz, one of the animals available for adoption, was one display for Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University. She is a people interested in adopting him. ABOVE LEFT: Huntington Cabell Wayne professor of government, fac- Animal Control Shelter/ASAP advocates Braley Bevins, left, and Polly Barte pet Taz Saturday at the Dog Bowl. LEFT: Marshall University students Congressional and Presiden- Alyx Ball, left, and Emma Bostic pose with the Dog Bowl mascot Saturday tialulty Studiesaffiliate atfor thethe AmericanCenter of University School of Public Af- outside Colonial Lanes. ABOVE: A dog awaits adoption during the Dog Bowl fairs and editor of Politics and Saturday. PHOTOS BY RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON Gender. Lucas Morel’s lecture in the Amicus Curiae series has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. April 16 in the Foundation Hall of Local salon promotes prom dresses for charity the Erickson Alumni Center. Hannah Harman can be By ERIKA JOHNK Formal wear for prom and formal events ranged “They have a lot of dresses that are cheap, but it contacted at harman34@ THE PARTHENON from $25 to $50 and had a range of sizes and styles. also supports a good cause,” Meadows said. marshall.edu. True Blue Salon partnered with Branches Do- The purpose of the event to give the opportunity Kristen Kerns, social worker for Branches, has mestic Violence Shelter Sunday to put together the to those who may not be able to afford formal wear been working for the organization for almost a year. Dresses for Domestic Peace event. and 100 percent of the proceeds go to Branches. “I like working with people and hearing the sto- The event opened the doors for teenagers in the Kiarra Sowards, Cabell Midland High School stu- ries of everything the women have gone through,” community to come pick out a dress for the 2015 dent, said she loved the dress selection. Kerns said. prom or a formal dance. “They are amazing, such pretty dresses for such a Proceeds of this event will assist the Branches Do- The event consisted of dresses that were donated low price,” Sowards said. mestic Violence Shelter to help fund the Branches from Yellow Brick Road Prom and Formals and peo- Soward’s mother, Valerie Meadows, was also & Branches’ Safe Dates Program. ple within the community who donated their prom pleased with the selection of dresses to choose Erika Johnk can be contacted at johnk@mar- dresses. from. shall.edu.

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Thundering Herd head coach Dan D’Antoni celebrates the 79-63 victory Herd seniors over Florida Atlantic University Saturday in the . victorious in final home game

By ADAM POLSKY at the 14:37 mark in the sec- Dan D’Antoni said he is kind THE PARTHENON ond half when Taylor found of surprised the team has Marshall University’s men’s his groove and the Owls come so far so soon. basketball team matched its did not retake possession “For a sophomore who win total from last season Sat- of it again in the game. Tay- changed from catch and urday with a victory against lor finished with 18 points finish to a point forward, Florida Atlantic University, and 10 rebounds for his a Serbian point guard, 79-63, in the last home game eighth straight game with a (DeVince Boykins) and (Tam- PHOTOS BY RICHARD CRANK | THE PARTHENON of the 2014-2015 season. double-double. ron Manning) who were two Seniors JP Kambola, Cheikh “I got my jump shot falling adjunct guards having to play Sane and Shawn Smith were early so that kind of helped,” point, (Austin Loop) who is honored before tip off, and Taylor said. “Then, when they a walk on and two guys who the Thundering Herd par- went small, I knew I was big- haven’t played for two years,” layed that emotional high ger than them in the post D’Antoni said. “You have to into a 12-0 run out of the so I went and worked down give those guys credit.” gate. The Owls fought back, there.” Marshall climbed to 11-18 however, and took the lead Marshall has now won its (7-9) with the win and FAU before halftime. last six home games, and dropped to 8-19 (1-15) with Sophomore forward Ryan the fan base has showed its the loss. The Herd closes out Taylor tallied just 8 minutes appreciation with rising at- the regular season with a in the first half due to foul tendance numbers since two-game road trip against trouble, but the play of Kam- the beginning of the streak. and Thundering Herd seniors JP Kambola (31) and Cheikh Sane (5) walk off the court at the bola and junior guard Justin Sane said the players and the University of North Carolina Edmonds kept the team afloat coaching staff are doing a lot at Charlotte next weekend. Cam Henderson Center one last time Saturday. The players recieved a standing ovation from without its leading scorer. more this season to bring Adam Polsky can be con- fans and high-fives from coaches and teammates. “I knew that one stretch supporters to the game. tacted at polsky@marshall. when Ryan was out of the “This year is different. We edu. game that we had to find a have coach (Dan) D’Antoni way to get over the hump doing a lot of stuff in the until he comes back,” Kam- community and go- bola said. “I started taking it ing around campus more to the basket and tried telling the students to make sure I finished it to come to the around the rim.” game,” Sane said. Edmonds and Kambola “We’re thankful both racked up career-highs for the fans.” in points with 27 and 16 This vic- respectively. tory marks “I knew when Ryan got in the seventh foul trouble that we had to in-conference Jane Kopp, wife of former Marshall University president Stephen J. Kopp, and daughter pick it up and be more ag- for the Herd, Elizabeth Bradley are presented with a photograph signed by the team during a break in the gressive because he is one which is the action. From left to right: Thundering Herd head coach Dan D’Antoni, Jane Kopp, Bradley, of our leading scorers,” Ed- most since the monds said. “I just played off 2011-2012 athletic director Mike Hamrick, interim president Gary White and student body president of my teammates.” season. Duncan Waugaman. The Herd regained the lead Head coach Herd away from home

Hot-handed Owls outlast Herd women

HERDZONE Marshall softball loses Florida Atlantic University made seven of its first 14 three-point attempts to build a lead that would eventually be insurmountable as the Owls defeated the Marshall University women’s basketball heartbreaker against team 83-73 Saturday evening at FAU Arena. FAU improved to 13-14 and 7-9 in C-USA, while Marshall dropped to 16-11 and 8-8 in the league. The Owls got 19 points apiece from Shaneese Bailey and Mor- ranked Jaguars gan Robinson, 16 from Kat Wright and 12 from Ali Gorrell. Gorrell also had a team-high eight rebounds, while she, Robinson and Sa- sha Cedeno had three assists apiece. Marshall’s Leah Scott tied a career-high with 10 field goals (on 16 attempts) en route to 25 points. Aja Sorrells added 13 HERDZONE points and five assists, while Chelsey Romero notched her first The Marshall University softball team (13-5) lost on a walk-off home run double-double of the season (third career) with 12 points and 10 to No. 24 Univerity of South Alabama Sunday by a score of 5-3 in the Carolina rebounds. Classic. The Thundering Herd was able to take the lead in the fifth inning and Marshall’s Chukwuka Ezeigbo laid in a Sorrells assist a min- hold on until the bottom of the seventh, but the perennially ranked Jaguars ute and a half into the game to give Marshall its only lead of the were able to find a way back thanks to a home run by Kristian Foster. game at 5-3. After that, FAU cruised to a 34-15 lead on a Rob- Marshall took the lead in the top of the first, when junior Kaelynn Greene inson 3-pointer with 6:40 left. The Thundering Herd responded, scored on a wild pitch, after previously getting on base due to a dropped third though, and chopped the margin back to nine (41-32) at the half strike. on an Enjonae Chambers-to-Chelsey Romero connection just be- In the fifth, senior Emileigh Cooper got to first on a throwing error. Coo- fore the half. per later scored on a throwing error following a single by sophomore Morgan FAU came out roaring again in the second half and ripped off a Zerkle. Zerkle then scored after freshman Elicia D’Orazio made it to first on an 14-2 run, capped by a Gorrell jumper at the 16:20 mark to push error, to make the score 3-2 Herd. its lead back to 21 (55-34). In the bottom of the seventh, with the score tied at three with a runner on Marshall played tough the rest of the way, and even cut the lead base and two outs, Foster was able to hit the home run that won the game for back to nine (74-65) on a Sorrells jumper at the 4:10 mark. The the 24th ranked Jaguars. Owls kept the Herd at bay the rest of the way, however, to bring Marshall went 2-2 in the Carolina Classic and will next open up C-USA play home the victory. next week in Miami against Florida International University. The series will be Marshall will host Old Dominion University Thursday (6 p.m.) played Saturday and Sunday of next week. and University of North Carolina at Charlotte Saturday (1 p.m.) in the final two games of the team’s regular season schedule. “I feel for our kids, but we’ve got to learn from this.” -Head coach Shonda Stanton

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JOCELYN GIBSON GEOFFREY FOSTER Sleeping, texting and using seats. They’re not. People are phone and proceeds to do so. (who would actually enjoy MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR a flashlight app are all ac- taking up seats for their be- Now, on the other side of the show) might have liked [email protected] [email protected] tivities that have a time and longings when there aren’t you, a young woman is perus- to have your seat. JESSICA STARKEY MEGAN OSBORNE a place in our lives. Where even enough seats for every- ing Facebook from her mobile Somehow, we have those activities don’t belong, one who paid to attend. device, but not to worry, long gotten away from the com- SPORTS EDITOR LIFE! EDITOR however, is in the theater. Imagine that you are before the first act is over, mon-courtesy of attending [email protected] [email protected] Nothing is more disturbing sitting in a dark theater com- she will have nodded off — a live performance. When DONYELLE MURRAY KRISTA SHIFFLETT to devoted playgoers or the pletely immersed in the plot, that’s not distracting. did it become acceptable to performers than a distracted when the person right next If the show can’t capture leave your phone on, after SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER COPY EDITOR audience. to you receives a call, rejects your attention well enough you have been asked once, [email protected] [email protected] The theater is crowded it and then proceeds to text to keep you off your phone or sometimes more, to turn it and you’re looking for a seat. (presumably the person who keep you from falling asleep, off? Why does the cell phone SHANNON STOWERS ANDREA STEELE There are a few open, but called) for the duration of the just leave. It is exponentially even have to come into the ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR many of them have purses, show. ruder for you to stay and do theater? [email protected] [email protected] coats or other items in them. Now imagine that a cou- those things than it would be If you can’t give the per- Being the courteous theater- ple of rows in front of you a for you to get up and leave formers (who have likely SANDY YORK goer you are, you assume woman accidentally drops quietly. been working on this non- FACULTY ADVISER the seats are taken, as the something on the floor, so in Furthermore, at a sold-out stop for weeks) your full [email protected] show is sold out and people order to find it she turns on performance, it’s difficult not attention, do them a favor are lined-up hoping for open the flashlight app from her to think that someone else and stay home. CONTACT US: 109 Communications Bldg.|Marshall University|One John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected]|@MUParthenon Presenting...Five etiquette rules for attending the theater THE FIRST The Constitution of the AMENDMENT United States of America

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 1. Actually turn off your cell phone. Not vibrate. Not silent. Off. BE HERD: GUIDELINES FOR SENDING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Please keep letters to the letters that are posted on The 2. Focus on the play. The performers, director and so editor at 300 words or fewer. Parthenon website, www. many others put way too much time into this for They must be saved in Mi- marshallparthenon.com, can audiences to ignore it. crosoft Word and sent as be printed at the discretion of an attachment. Longer let- the editors. ters may be used as guest The opinions expressed 3. Stay awake. How would you like it if 4. Unless the theater is obviously columns at the editor’s discre- in the columns and letters you worked hard on something and sparsely populated — keep your tion. Guest column status will do not necessarily rep- people used it for their nap time? items contained to your seat only. not be given at the author’s resent the views of The Pretty crappy, huh? request. All letters must be Parthenon staff. signed and include an ad- Please send news releases dress or phone number for to the editors at parthe- [email protected]. Please 5. Use common sense. Why are you even here if edited for grammar, libelous keep in mind, letters are the above rules never occurred to you? statements,confirmation. available Letters mayspace be printed based on timeliness, or factual errors. Compelling newsworthiness and space. COLUMN #MeganMusicMonday: 8-tracks to character limits The way we consume and discover music has adapted with the technology

By MEGAN OSBORNE album was up on Tumblr for a both blasting the live stream bars and radio shows. You had to share a musical experience Break on Through LIFE! EDITOR couple hours the week before via social media. Music media to have a ballin’ street team to with them. It is both a great time and February was an interest- outlets were all over all three pack a show. Now, Facebook Internet streaming has in- a terrifying time to be a mu- ing time in the music world and Diplo released their Jack Ü cases. It was nearly impossible events, Twitter and blogs give corporated social media into sician. Social media is so – Drake, Jack Ü and Big Sean albumthe official during release. a live-streamed Skrillex to get on the Internet without artists access to an audience the solitary musical experi- abundant that everyone can all dropped new albums, and 24-hour DJ set (which got shut seeing mention of these while bigger than just the people ence, so if you wanted to you use it, producing a vast variety they’re all pretty freakin’ good down by the police 18 hours in they were going on. who hang out at the record can have whatever app you’re of music and artists waiting (coming from someone who because it was just too hype, Twitter: the new record store or frequent the bar at using update Twitter and Face- to be discovered. So while isn’t up to speed on the hip- but what do you expect from label? which they perform often. book with what you’re listening the tools are all there, it can hop scene). Of course these those two?). If this doesn’t show how Social Music to at the moment. Particularly, aren’t the only noteworthy And all we have to thank for powerful Twitter is as a tool for Music has always been a Spotify has a social feature surface as an indie musician albums or newsworthy hap- these wonderful occurrences musicians, I don’t know what sort of social experience: from built in. Now, I can see what justbe very as before,difficult but to breechnow there the penings in the music world, is Twitter and social media. does. Theoretically speaking, drum circles to classical music my friend Nick in Charleston is arguably more immediate but they do have something in While none of the albums an artist with an ounce of so- concerts to rock concerts to is listening to at any point dur- competition. common. got the attention that the dress cial media knowledge could listening to albums in a high ing the day, and I often notice All in all, the advent social This is where we need to and the llamas did, they cer- use Twitter to get noticed, and school friend’s parent’s base- things that I’ve never heard of - take a look at the bigger pic- tainly exploded. Drake’s album if enough response ensues, ment to the background music that I feel inclined to check out. fect on how people consume ture here, because there’s tweet got more than 100,000 completely forego the record at a party to music festivals. It music.media has had a significant ef something going on. Drake retweets, the links to Big Se- label. has a knack for bringing peo- fans are more likely to listen to Megan Osborne can be tweeted his album and it im- an’s album were everywhere, Before the Internet, promo- ple together. Now, you don’t somethingThis benefits recommended artists because by a contacted at osborne115@ mediately exploded. Big Sean’s and Skrillex and Diplo were even have to be with friends friend. marshall.edu.

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ERIKA JOHNK | THE PARTHENON THE V-Club SETTLEMENT EDITORS' M.F.B. BEGGARS PICKS Wrap-Up CLAN THIS WEEK'S JAMS

By KELSIE LIVELY THE PARTHENON The Settlement, M.F.B., and the Beggars Clan showed off their "Feeling Myself" - Nicki Minaj musical talent Saturday at the V-Club. feat. Beyonce (Superfruit Cover) The audience danced the night away as lead singer Parry Casto and his band M.F.B. interacted with the crowd, handing out instru- CODI ments to people to play along with during each song. “We get to play about once to twice a month,” Casto said. “We could play two or three times a week if we wanted but every one is kind of busy doing every thing else, it takes a lot out of you.” "20 Years" As with most local bands, The M.F.B. members have other jobs The M.F.B. lead singer Parry Castow, clad in a devil's costume, - The Civil Wars to support themselves and play music on the side as much as they performs at the V-Club Saturday. can. JOCELYN “I always want to see it go farther,” Casto said. “We all work real “This is only the second show our percussionist has played with hard and try to get good with our craft whether it be show wise or us, so it went well,” Settle said. musically,” Casto said. The Beggars Clan, a reggae style band, played the second set of The Settlement, made up of local college students, started the the night. "Lady Madonna" night with a “groovy” sound complemented with a horn section. They played an original set mixed with a few covers. Shane Dur- “It went really well,” said lead singer Colten Settle. “I wish I could ham of the Beggars Clan said they enjoyed seeing the crowd react - The Beatles have heard myself more, I couldn’t really hear because there is a to their music. GEOFF lot going on, but there was really good energy and a good crowd “We just love playing music,” Durham said. “We want to make response. I really like the other two bands because they’re really sure people love hearing us play music. We’re trying to get our mu- cool dudes.” sic out there with a CD. We want to be able to play all over the state The Settlement performed once before with the same two bands and all over the region.” and since then, they have added a new member to their band. Kelsie Lively can be contacted at [email protected]. "Hard to Find" - The National SHANNON

Margarita's brings taste of "Number 9" - Moon Hooch Mexico to Fourth Avenue MEGAN

By KARIMA NEGHMOUCHE Huntington a little under a month ago from Richmond, Virginia. THE PARTHENON “I came to work here because I was good friends with the Margarita’s Mexican Grill is a Mexican owner back in Mexico,” Gallardo said. “I had the "All Your Fault" restaurant on Fourth Avenue that took the opportunity to come to Huntington for a - Big Sean place of the old restaurant Chili Willi’s on bigger job.” October 18, 2013. Ramirez said the restaurant's busiest KRISTA Margarita’s is an extension off of “La nights are Thursday, Friday, and Satur- Roca,” in Cross Lanes and “Campestre,” in day, and the bar is always packed on those Princeton and Beckley. nights. Alberto Torres, owner of Margarita's, wanted to “Of course people come here for margaritas,” "Blessings" bring good Mexican cuisine to Huntington. Ramirez said. “It’s definitely our most popular drink. “When we had an opportunity to take the building, we did,” We have our Azul margarita, along with mango, strawberry - Big Sean feat. Drake said waiter Victor Ramirez. and lime and a lot of people also order Dos Equis beer with DONYELLE Ramirez has worked at both Margarita’s and La Roca from their meals.” the beginning, and is from Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. The bar also has a variety of other premium liquors and “When I was 17, one of my friends wanted to come to top-shelf tequilas to choose from. America. I came with him, I wanted to see what it was like,” Ramirez said his favorite item on the menu is Camarones Ramirez said. “I only miss Mexico on big holidays that Chipotle, a grilled shrimp with a special chipotle "You Can't Hurry Love" I would celebrate with my friends. Other than that, I sauce, but the most popular item on the menu is - The Supremes love America.” the fish tacos. The menu has a wide variety of op- Victor Ramirez has been with the restaurant chain tions including seafood, chicken, steak, and many ANDREA since the beginning. desserts. “I didn’t really want to come to Huntington to work,” Ramirez “We’ve been very successful so far,” Ramirez said. “We run a good said. “But, now that I’m here, I love it. The people are nice, and restaurant because we’re friendly and we provide good service.” I love the restaurant.” Margarita’s is located at 1314 4th Ave., Huntington. "So Fast, So Maybe" - K Flay Another worker, Oscar Gallardo from El Puerto, Jalisco, Mex- Karima Neghmouche can be contacted at neghmouche2@ ico, has not been in America for a year yet, and just moved to marshall.edu. JESSI

what's WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY on the BLACK SHEEP BLACK SHEEP V-CLUB V-CLUB V-CLUB Comedy Open Big Rock and Mad Anthony/ Tyler Left Lane Mic Night the Candy Ass Sly Roosevelt/ Childers/ Cruiser / music Time: 9 p.m. Mountain Boys Zamora The The Horse Farnsworth Admission: Time: 9 p.m. Torture King Traders (Vinyl Time: 9:30 p.m. scene? Free Admission: Time: 10 p.m. Release) / Admission: A WEEK IN Free Admission: $7 Deadbeats & $10 HUNTINGTON V-CLUB Barkers MUSIC Thirsty Ear V-CLUB Time: 10 p.m. Admission: $7 By KELSIE LIVELY Open Mic Motion THE PARTHENON [email protected] Night! Theatre/ A Time: 10 p.m. Story Told/ Admission: $1 Embracer/ We Are Funhouse/ Meet Me In The Matinee Time: 10 p.m. Admission: $5

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