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Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar The aP rthenon University Archives 3-2-2015 The aP rthenon, March 2, 2015 Codi Mohr [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon Recommended Citation Mohr, Codi, "The aP rthenon, March 2, 2015" (2015). The Parthenon. Paper 468. http://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon/468 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 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’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 2 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.

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