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TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 | VOL. 122 NO. 51 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE A new era in MU Student Government Hunter Barclay & Hannah Petracca are sworn in a SGA President and Vice President

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK Hunter Barclay being sworn in as Marshall’s new Student Government President, Sunday. Hannah Petracca being sworn in as Marshall’s new Student Government Vice President, Sunday. By KYRA BISCARNER to work together to enact the changes he and his cam- an exhale of complete relief that I didn’t mess up the oath,” THE PARTHENON paign promised. Petracca said. “Then I just couldn’t stop smiling because Hunter Barclay and Hannah Petracca are officially Barclay said, “As the student body president, I will not of how grateful I am to officially be Marshall University’s Marshall University’s new student body president and be successful. I will not advance the mission of the uni- student body vice president.” vice president. Sunday afternoon the team was officially versity. I will not enact innovative reforms because I am Petracca also said she agrees with Barclay hopes to sworn in to serve Marshall University at the university just one human, with one title, with one voice. I am just carry the influences she’s had in her life, including former president’s house. one more Study Body President who will pass this title Marshall vice president Izzy Rogner, with her as she be- Student Government Association advisor Michelle Bar- onto another great leader in exactly one year, but that is gins her term in office. bour swore Barclay and Petracca into their new positions. completely fine by me because my term as president is “My biggest influences have been my mom, my high When being sworn in, Barclay and Petracca swore to up- not about me, it is about us. Together, we–the students, school young life leader Brittany and former Marshall hold the duties of their respective offices and the values the faculty and community members–will achieve suc- Student Body VP Izzy Rogner,” Petracca said. “All of these of the Constitution of the United States of America, State cess, will advance the mission of the university and will women have invested in me and encouraged me. But more of West Virginia and Marshall University. enact innovative reforms because I am not Marshall, we than anything, these women lead by example and that is Barclay and Petracca both delivered speeches discuss- are Marshall.” what has inspired me to do the same.” ing their goals for their upcoming term and what they Although she was filled with nerves, Petracca said the Barclay and Petracca’s term will officially begin at to- plan to accomplish while in office. main feeling she felt after taking the oath of office was day’s Student Government Association Senate meeting. Barclay ended his speech by explaining that he is not overwhelmingly gratitude. Kyra Biscarner can be contacted at Biscarner@ alone in his position, but he thinks everyone will have “The first breathe I took after the oath was followed by marshall.edu MU FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE EXAM HOUR: MONDAY: TUESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: GRADUATION: 8:00 A.M. CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES SATURDAY, UNTIL MEETING AT MEETING AT MEETING AT MEETING AT MAY 5 10:00 A.M. 8:00 MWF 9:30 TR 8:00 TR 9:00 MWF BIG SANDY’S 10:15 A.M. CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES SUPERSTORE UNTIL MEETING AT MEETING AT MEETING AT MEETING AT ARENA 12:15 A.M. 10:00 MWF 11:00 MWF 11:00 TR 12:00 MWF 9 A.M. 12:45 P.M. CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES ASSOCIATE/ UNTIL MEETING AT MEETING AT MEETING AT MEETING AT BACHELOR’S 2:45 P.M. 2:00 MWF 12:30 TR 2:00 TR 1:00 MWF 2 P.M. MASTER’S/ DOCTORAL All Wednesday (only) DEADLINE FOR afternoon classes, ONLINE SUBMISSION those meeting at 3:00 OF GRADES TUESDAY, p.m. and after, will be MAY 8, 12:00 NOON. examined Wednesday page designed and edited by TOM JENKINS| [email protected]

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TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Waffle House slaying suspect arrested after massive manhunt confronted, Lara said Reinking carried a black backpack with a authorities said. silver semi-automatic weapon and .45-cali- revokedThe AR-15 his state used firearmsin the shootings card and was seized among four those guns seized. from him, ber ammunition, Lara said. Detectives cut the backpack off him. 20 to 30 people tapping into his computer and phone and people Police spokesman Don Aaron said Reink- “barkingIn August, like Reinkingdogs” outside told policehis residence, he wanted according to file a to report a report. about ing requested a lawyer and was taken to a “There’s certainly evidence that there’s some sort of mental hospital before he would be booked on four health issues involved,” Tazewell County Sheriff Robert Huston counts of criminal homicide. said. But he said deputies returned the guns to Reinking’s father It’s not clear why Reinking attacked on the promise he would “keep the weapons secure and out of the shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, though he may possession of Travis.” have “mental issues,” Metropolitan Nashville Reinking’s father “has now acknowledged giving them back” to Police Chief Steve Anderson said earlier. his son, Aaron said. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special restaurant parking lot before storming the Agent Marcus Watson said Monday that action is “potentially a restaurant,Police said which Reinking had about opened 20 firepeople in thein- violation of federal law.” side. Four people — three of them black Phone calls to a number listed for the father, Jeffrey Reinking, and one Hispanic — were killed and four went unanswered. others injured before a customer wrestled It is not clear why Reinking moved recently from Morton, Illinois, the weapon away and Reinking, who is and if it had anything to do with being near Swift, who has a home white, ran out, police said. in Nashville. Police say he worked in construction for a while. Police said Reinking stole a BMW days

ASSOCIATED PRESS before the attack. The car was quickly his gold Chevy Silverado pickup early Sunday and sat there for In this photo released by the Metro Nashville Police Department, Travis Reinking sits in a police car recovered, but authorities did not immedi- Police say Reinking drove into the Waffle House parking lot in after being arrested in Nashville, Tenn., on April 23. Police said Reinking opened fire at a Waffle ately link the theft to Reinking. House early Sunday, killing at least four people. Meanwhile, authorities in Illinois asabout Taurean four minutes Sanderlin, before 29, openingof Goodlettsville, fire. and Joe Perez, 20, of shared past reports suggesting multiple Nashville.The victims Sanderlin fatally was shot an in employee the parking at the lot restaurant. have been identified By SHEILA BURKE One of the fatally wounded inside was DeEbony Groves, a ASSOCIATED PRESS In May 2016, Reinking told deputies from Tazewell County, Il- 21-year-old student at Nashville’s Belmont University. She was The mentally unstable gunman suspected of killing four people linois,red flags that about music a disturbed superstar young Taylor man Swift with was paranoid stalking delusions. him and remembered as an exceptional student who made the Dean’s list, hacking his phone, and that his family was also involved. and a tenacious basketball player. near his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than Reinking agreed to go to a local hospital for an evaluation after Akilah Dasilva was also killed inside the restaurant. The 23-year- ain day, a late-night authorities shooting said. at a Waffle House restaurant was arrested repeatedly resisting the request, the sheriff’s report said. old from Antioch was a rap artist and music video producer. Police and federal agents had mounted a massive manhunt for Another sheriff’s report said Reinking barged into a commu- He was at the restaurant with his girlfriend, 21-year-old Tia Wag- 29-year-old Travis Reinking after the Sunday morning attacks, nity pool in Tremont, Illinois, last June, and jumped into the water goner, the paper reported. Waggoner was wounded and underwent wearing a pink woman’s coat over his underwear. Investigators surgery to try to save her leg, Dasilva’s family said. Police say Sharita attack a diverse crowd of patrons at the restaurant before being Henderson, 24, of Antioch, was wounded and being treated as well. disarmedin which aby gunman a patron. clad only in a jacket used an assault rifle to Also wounded was James Shaw Jr., a 29-year-old restaurant believedLast July, he Reinkinghad an AR-15 was arrested rifle in hisby thecar U.S.trunk, Secret but Serviceit was never after patron who burned his hand grabbing the hot muzzle of the as- matching Reinking’s description walked into the woods near a hedisplayed. entered No a restrictedcharges were area filed. near the White House and refused sault weapon as he wrestled the gun away. A Nashville native who constructionConstruction site, workers Lt. Carlos told Lara officers told reporters. Monday A thatdetective a person spot- to leave, saying he wanted to meet President Donald Trump. works as a wireless technician for AT&T, Shaw said he was no hero ted Reinking, who lay down on the ground to be handcuffed when Reinking was not armed, but at the FBI’s request, Illinois police — despite being hailed as one by Nashville Mayor David Briley. Marshall Recognizes Autism Awareness Month with educational workshop for students, staff By AMANDA LARCH processing speed when communicating and breaking stereotypes interacted, that I didn’t understand everything that they were ex- THE PARTHENON about the diagnosis. periencing and couldn’t accommodate appropriately. But I think As part of Autism Awareness Month, Marshall University’s West “Part of your role as an ally today, at the end of this training is that after coming to this session that I’ll understand to be a bit Virginia Autism Training Center presented an educational work- not only to learn about how you can provide a safe, accepting en- more understanding to them.” shop for students yesterday about autism and how to become an vironment for folks with autism, but how you can spread that ally The West Virginia Autism Training Center works as a support ally to students who may be on the spectrum. mentality across campus and then even further into the Hunting- group for students with autism in different areas, including so- Jackie Clark, coordinator for the College Program for Students ton community or wherever you might be from as well,” Clark said. cially and academically, and it assists those in the program living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, instructed the training. She Clark said one of the most important steps allies can take is dis- - taught those in attendance about the different severity levels of proving common myths associated with autism. ery day of the week, and each week students can partake in social autism and how autism can affect everyone differently. “There are a lot of myths out there about autism that we really skillson campus. groups. The As organization’s well as having office two includesmental health a study counselors hall open evon “Although there are commonalities that exist for having a di- hope to debunk as allies,” Clark said. “Things like students with staff, the program offers graduate assistants for students. agnosis of autism, not every person is going to have those same autism don’t want friendships, that they’re loners. I hear that a lot. kind of challenges or strengths,” Clark said. “That means the sup- That’s not the case at all. Or that everybody with autism is in a STEM that’s where students can come in between classes or before or port isn’t going to be the same for each individual. We have to get major, they’re really good at math and physics and sciences. Some after“We on consider the weekends, our offices and the it’s foundation a safe place of the for program, people tobecause come are, but I have students that are majoring in history, teaching and and ask questions if they need things and get advice but also just their needs before we can provide support. The reason it’s an business. That is for sure a myth.” to stay connected and be with people who are understanding,” umbrellato know that disorder particular is that person it affects with everybody autism first very and uniquely understand and Philip Taylor, sophomore computer and information Clark said. “We help students understand the social nuances of very differently; it’s not the same for everybody. Not everyone you technology major, attended the event and said he learned college life through a mentored environment, and have gradu- come across with autism will be very routine driven. In fact, there valuable information. ate assistants that serve as mentors for students and work on a may be some who are the complete opposite, who needs constant “I think I learned a lot about how individuals who are suffer- one on one basis, so there’s somebody close in age who’s been reminders about when and where to be.” ing from ASD experience the world and how something as simple through the undergrad experience and can really be that person Clark informed students about how they can be allies to stu- - that’s their number one line of defense for any sort of questions dents on the spectrum, possessing characteristics including lor said. “I’ve worked with individuals who had ASD before, and or any needed advice.” being aware of sensory overload, showing patience with students’ Ias feel walking like I’ve down failed the them street a bit.might I think be a lookingdifficult backexperience,” at when TayI’ve Amanda Larch can be contacted at [email protected]. Sustainability department pushes for more green options on campus By HANNA PENNINGTON out, because right now they just look like trash “This isn’t set in stone yet, this is what we’re been a big problem.” THE PARTHENON cans, and we get a lot of trash in them. So we’re working on, but if it gets approved it will be Parsons-White said the bikes will provide Marshall University green will become more going to provide a greater amount of large recy- here in the fall,” Parsons-White said. “We’ll have students with a way to get around Huntington than just a color this coming fall as the sus- cling containers.” 30 bikes on campus, and they’ll just be sitting without driving a car. tainability department makes a push toward Parsons-White said creating compost stations out. You can log in with your 901 number, the “It’ll be really cool to provide bikes for people sustainable living on campus. available to students and staff will also reduce bike will automatically unlock, and you can ride who want to ride downtown or around campus Glass recycling will be introduced throughout waste on campus. it all day then bring it back and log out, and it so you don’t have to drive your car,” Parsons- Marshall as well as additional recycling centers “We’re trying to implement composting, both locks back.” White said. “Parking is an issue, and it can reduce and compost stations. pre- and post-consumer composting, so every- Parsons-White said there will be three desig- those issues; it’s a really nice program.” Amy Parsons-White, sustainability coordinator, thing from the kitchens will go out for compost,” nated pick-up and drop-off locations for the bikes, Parsons-White said everyone on campus and said while there are some recycling centers on Parsons-White said. “I also plan to put compost- which will be equipped with solar panels and a GPS. in Huntington should practice green living in or- campus currently, the department plans to better ing stations out on campus, so if you’re eating an “You can either log in from your phone or log der to keep the planet healthy. separate them from regular trash cans in the fall. apple or you bring your own lunch, you can just in on the key pad on the back of the bike, and “Sustainable living just means keeping the “We are implementing glass recycling which toss it in the compost.” it’s all solar powered and GPS equipped, so we planet in such shape that it continues to provide I’m really excited about, and we’re also going The Sustainability Department is also working know where the bike is at all times,” Parsons- life; that’s really the bare minimum of what we to provide more recycling locations,” Parsons- on implementing a new eco-bike loan program. White said. “If you take it downtown and it need to be doing, it’s important, we all live here,” White said. “Right now, if you look around, there Parsons-White said if the project is accepted, would get stolen we can go get it, so it gets rid Parsons-White said. “We only have one Earth.” aren’t very many recycling places, so I’m trying the campus community will have 30 bikes avail- of a lot of the issues that people have had with Hanna Pennington can be contacted at pen- able for rent at the start of next semester. having bikes on campus, because theft has [email protected]. to fix that and make the recycling centers stand page designed and edited by BREANNA FRANCIS | [email protected] 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Herd baseball meets West Virginia at Power Park Tuesday

RICK FARLOW | THE PARTHENON Junior left-handed pitcher Joshua Shapiro awaits a signal from junior catcher Reynaldo Pastrana in game one of Marshall’s three-game home series against Florida Atlantic earlier this season. By Luke Creasy THE PARTHENON After being swept by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs this past weekend, the Marshall baseball team returns home to Appalachian Power Park Tuesday in Charleston for a Capitol City Classic on the Diamond, as the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Thundering Herd meet for an annual matchup. WVU and Marshall meet for the 70th time Tuesday, and the Mountaineers lead the all-time Softball falls to 2-1 to Western this season. West Virginia went 3-1 last week, with a 9-2 victory over Canisius before a weekend series win against Kansas State. The Herdseries swept 45-24. Ohio Marshall in a midweek (17-20, 5-13 home-and-home C-USA) will take series on before the Mountaineers dropping three (19-18, games 4-8 to Big Louisiana 12) for the Tech. first of its two scheduled meetings Kentucky in three-game series West Virginia has won nine of its last 13 games on its way to a No. 32 ranking in the NCAA RPI. The Mountaineers have been successful against the Herd on the diamond as of late, taking six of the past seven meetings, and 15 of the past 18. By COURTNEY ANDREWS Last season, Marshall was defeated twice by a nationally ranked West Virginia squad—14-7 in Morgantown and then 8-4 in Charles- THE PARTHENON ton—allowing the Mountaineers to bust out the brooms for the season sweep. Herd softball dropped Sunday’s game against Western Luke Creasy can be contacted at [email protected]. Kentucky at WKU Softball Field, 4-1, to fall 2-1 in the series. With the loss, Marshall is now 23-24-1 overall and 11-9-1 in Conference USA. “Unfortunately, today’s result isn’t surprising,” Marshall head coach Jen Steele said. “We didn’t play good softball all weekend. Track and field breaks record, prepares for Penn Relays We battled and competed yesterday, but we didn’t execute any part of the game at a high level.” STAFF REPORT run with a time of 56.67. Then, in the triple jump invite, sopho- THE PARTHENON more Denisha West placed eighth, as she had a distance of 38 feet, 11 inches. AlyIn Harrell Sunday’s walked contest, home the for Herd sophomore got on thirdthe board baseman first Blakely with a record this past weekend at the Virginia Challenge in Later, junior Reneese Batson achieved the Herd’s only first- Burch’sbases-loaded 10th RBI walk of inthe the season. first inning.That would Freshman be the firstlone basemanrun Mar- Charlottesville,Marshall track Virginia. and field broke a 28-year old program place finish, as she won the hammer throw with a distance shall would score in the competition. In the 10,000-meter run, graduate senior Holly Ann Swann of 181 feet. Batson was followed with a second-place finish WKU scored one in the fourth to tie it, then added on three broke Katrina Maynard’s 1990 record of 37:15.64 with a time of by teammate, junior Hasana Clark. In the 400-meter relay, runs in the sixth to take the game and series win. freshman Brandy Elysee, freshman Talor Wilkerson, junior “When you only score in 4-of-22 innings, commit eight errors fastest 10,000-meter run in Conference USA this season. Kayla Haywood and freshman Taylor Robinson combined for in three games and give up seven extra base hits, it’s tough to 35:28.12. Swann’s run, which resulted in a 10th-place finish, is the eighth place with a time of 46.95. In the javelin throw, ju- win,” Steele said. “WKU is a good team, and they were hungry - nior Heidi Heiniger placed 10th with a distance of 136 feet, for wins after being on a losing skid.” ishedThe fourth Herd with achieved a distance 11 additional of 39 feet, top-10 10 1/2 finishes inches. In at the the discus meet. two inches. Marshall sophomore pitcher Kailee Williamson started the On day one—Friday—in the triple jump, junior Melany Belot fin game and lasted 3 2/3 innings. She allowed one run off of six - the 800-meter run. Then, sophomore Ericka Budd placed sixth in hits and one walk. Junior Abigail Tolbert stepped in the circle ishedthrow, sixth junior with Elena a height Marchand of 11 finishedfeet, eight 10th inches. with a distance of 142 shotOn put Day with two—Saturday—senior a distance of 44 feet, Barkley 11 1/2 inches.Castro finishedElysee followed third in in the fourth and went the rest of the game, taking the loss. She feet, eight inches. In the pole vault, freshman Lauren Zaglifa fin allowed three runs (one earned) off of two hits and one walk. Sunday’s result came following a day one split between both Sophomore Danere’a White finished eighth in the 400-meter that with a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter run. teams. The Hilltoppers took game one 8-6 and the Herd took game two 7-5. In game one, the Herd jumped on the Hilltoppers early, scoring six runs in the second inning. However, WKU scored Cavaliers win 104-100 at Indiana to even series at two the game. By MICHAEL MAROT final seconds when Lance Stephenson way,” Pacers coach Nate McMillan said. eight runs in the last five innings, to take the lead and ASSOCIATED PRESS was whistled for wrestling Jeff Green to “You get into these games, these emo- for her ninth home run of the season. Senior second baseman INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron the court while hoping for a jump ball. tional games, and you’re so pumped EliciaHarrell D’Orazio drove herstole first her career 162nd grand career slam base,in the tyingsecond Morgan inning James has been the first-round king for Indiana still led 93-91 with 4:28 to go up — sometimes you try do some Zerkle for most all-time steals. 12 years. on Sunday. things yourself. Usually, those things The Hilltoppers scored one in the bottom of the second, On Sunday night, he needed Kyle Ko- Then James and Korver reverted to don’t work.” scored again in the third, tied the game at 6-6 in the fourth and rver’s 3-point shooting to put him in their old ways. After the Cavs took a 49-33 lead with position to extend his reign. Korver’s 3 with 3:48 left made 6:01 left in the first half, the Pacers used Marshall won game two in eight innings. The Herd led for The two combined for all of Cleve- it 94-93, James followed with a la- a 10-2 run to get within 60-50 at the half took an 8-6 lead in the fifth—a lead it would not relinquish. land’s points in a late 10-2 run, yup, Korver knocked down another then opened the second half on a 10-2 helping the Cavaliers to a 104-100 3 and James added another layup spurt to make it 62-50. threemost ofruns the in game the bottom after an of explosive, the seventh, five-run forcing third extra inning. innings. The victory over the Indiana Pacers to to give the Cavs a 101-95 lead with Cleveland extended the lead 76-68 HilltopppersThe Herd answered battled back, in the though, eighth to with tie the two game runs at of five its own.with even the series at 2. James drew 1:52 left. lead with 4:41 left in the third only Senior catcher Taylor McCord led off with a walk, then Burch boos from the crowd after flipping Indiana never recovered. to watch the Pacers score the last six the ball up the court to run out Korver wound up with 18 points points of the quarter, tie the score Marshall came on to pinch run for McCord, and freshman Ra- the clock. and four 3s to give him 200 in his on Lance Stephenson’s 11-footer cheladvanced Rousseau McCord came to in second to pinch off hit. a sacrificeRousseau bunt. drove Senior a hit to Madi the “You don’t ever want to go down 3-1 postseason career. to open the fourth and then take against anybody, no matter if it’s the And without those two 3s, James knew the lead on Sabonis’ 3-pointer with shortstop Grayson Radcliffe hit a double that scored Rousseau first round or if you’re fortunate enough he might have been staring at a 3-1 defi- 10:51 left. andcenter gave field the fence, Herd scoring an 8-6 lead.Marshall. Two batters later, freshman to get all the way to the finals,” James cit at the earliest stage of the playoffs in From that point, it was an all-out slug- The Hilltoppers had a chance to score, as they had two run- said. “It’s just too difficult.” his career. fest that included James getting called ners on and redshirt junior shortstop Brittany Vaughn at the James finished with 32 points, 13 “He’s one of the all-time leaders in for a technical foul with 6:12 to play. plate. She drove in seven runs between the two games, but Tol- rebounds, seven assists and another 3-pointers made,” James said. “His four TIP-INS bert got the strikeout to secure the Herd victory. crowning achievement — his 100th ca- 3s were huge. We needed every last one Cavaliers: James extended his re- “It was a tough series and we didn’t really bring our a-game,” reer playoff game with 30 or more points, of them, obviously.” cord of games with 30 points, five D’Orazio said, “When we have all of our stuff as a team we are second all-time to Michael Jordan. The Pacers, meanwhile, lamented a rebounds and five assists to 75. ... unstoppable, but this weekend we just didn’t have all the tools This has been no typical series for missed opportunity. J.R. Smith scored 12 points and Jor- we usually do.” James, who started the playoffs with an Despite having seven players score dan Clarkson each scored 12 points. NBA-record 21 consecutive wins in the in double figures, making more ... Kevin Love had five points and 11 a single game at 5 p.m. first round. baskets, grabbing more offensive re- rebounds. ... Cleveland outscored In- CourtneyMarshall takes Andrews the field can again be Tuesdaycontacted at Ohio at andrews46@University for He’s already seen the Pacers go wire- bounds and matching Cleveland’s diana 17-7 on fast-break points and marshall.edu. to-wire in Game 1, miss a potential 12 3s, Indiana missed six of its last became the first team in the series to tying 3-pointer in the last 35 seconds eight shots. top 100 points. of Game 2, rally from a 17-point defi- Domantas Sabonis scored 19 points Pacers: Have lost six of their last cit to win Game 3 and erase a 16-point, for Indiana. Myles Turner and Victor eight playoff games against Cleve- first-half deficit to take the lead early in Oladipo each had 17, though Oladipo land. ... Thad Young has 12 points and the fourth. was just 5 of 20 from the field. a playoff career-high 16 rebounds. This one looked and felt a lot like the Only this time, as in Game 2, Indiana ... Indiana committed only nine three previous games — tough and phys- couldn’t quite finish. turnovers but was outscored 17-13 ical down to a confusing sequence in the “We just didn’t play the game the right off turnovers.

page designed and edited by RICK FARLOW | [email protected] 4 Opinion TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Editorial Why are Americans so obsessed with British royalty?

ASSOCIATED PRESS Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and their newborn son outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London on Monday. (Dominic Lipinski/PA via AP)

In 1776, the United States of America declared histories of our nations have moved past the revo- fascinated— captivated really— by the royal family.” from the everyday mundane.” its dependence from British rule, but hundreds of lution, and especially gaining a more special bond In so many ways, the royal family ignites some- years later, Americans are enamored by Britain after being allies in World War II, it is curious to see thing hopeful in us, something other worldly and that fairytales are real, that there are princesses royalty, as news of weddings and births circulate the awe that news of the royal family brings to so fairy-tale-like. andIn queens, a world marriages filled with and bad births. news, it’s nice to see throughout the world. many Americans. “We are fascinated and obsessed with fairy tales,” In 2011, close to 23 million Americans tuned “It has been alive pretty much since 1776,” Dr. Sudeepta Varma, a psychiatrist and clinical as- in early in the morning to watch the wedding of said Arianne Chernock, an associate professor sistant professor at NYU’s Langone Medical Center, British“The royalsuperficial family,” romantic Chernock escapist said. aspect is often Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duch- of history at Boston University. “Pretty much as told HuffPost. “They have been a part of our soci- theThe first royal reason family people offers cite forgood their news interest and, inquite the ess of Cambridge, according to Nielsen. While the soon as we severed ties, we were back to being ety’s fabric since childhood. They help us escape frankly, a bit of magic to the tragic news cycle. Just do what you are supposed to do By BENJAMIN O’DELL FOR THE PARTHENON One summer several years ago, my fam- ily and I were moving into a new house that had been neglected for years by its previ- ous owners. There was trash everywhere, remodelwater damage the place and into unfinished the house projects. we had Our al- waysplan waswanted. to cleanWe wanted up, fix to the do damagemost of andthe renovations ourselves, but with the summer ending and bad weather approaching, there

We contacted several local contracting busi- nesseswere several and asked projects for quotes,we wanted but tomore hire often out. than not, there was no follow up from any of the businesses we approached. It was as if these contractors did not want our business - Since then, as I am beginning my own adult signed to do. life, I have seen this same sort of lack of ef- fullyAnd and I think correctly this has do roots the job based they in were the way as many of us interact on a social level. Our well,ficiency it is and a spectacular work ethic and in many shocking contexts, instance. and have learned that if someone does their job- timefriends to things. are constantly We end up flaking saying on yes us, because and we portunity to participate in a local internship. weoften are flake afraid on them.to say It no, is notand a thenpriority going to be back on TheFor workload example, was this light, semester and I I was had only the opre- on what we said we would do or changing the terms for which we will do it. Again, I want to for this company in which I wrote articles, be clear that I too am guilty of this. loggedquired socialto complete media sixposts hours and of learned on-site basics work My goal here is simply to communicate two of web design. These tasks were completed things that are deeply related to one another. with little oversight. Over the course of the internship, I was repeatedly commended for - keeping myself busy, meeting deadlines and ond,First, we we must need let to our do “yes” our jobs—andbe yes, and doour them “no” being proactive in completing tasks rather becompletely, no, and start correctly saying and no whenefficiently. we should And sec not than waiting for one to be given. say yes. We must mean what we say, keep our I say this not to commend myself and my word and follow through. own ethics, but to say that it is now consid- Benjamin O’Dell can be contacted at [email protected]. SETH PAYNE | THE PARTHENON ered extraordinary for someone to efficiently, TOM JENKINS FRANKLIN NORTON BREANNA FRANCIS EXECUTIVE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR THE PARTHENON’S CORRECTIONS POLICY [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] “Factual errors appearing in The Parthenon should be reported to the RICK FARLOW SADIE HELMICK KIERAN INTEMANN editor immediately following publication. Corrections the editor deems The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published SPORTS EDITOR LIFE! EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR necessary will be printed as soon as possible following the error.” by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thursday during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for ADAM STEPHENS HEATHER BARKER LILLY DYER news and editorial content. THE FIRST The Constitution of the ASSIGNMENT EDITOR COPY EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR AMENDMENT United States of America [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NATHAN THOMAS NICK HERRICK BUFFY SIX Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of CONTACT US: 109 Communications Bldg.|Marshall University|One John Marshall Drive ONLINE EDITOR PRODUCTION EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected]|@MUParthenon [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to Letters to the Editor are accepted. See guidelines online. SANDY YORK peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress FACULTY ADVISER of grievances. [email protected] page designed and edited by FRANKLIN NORTON | [email protected] 5

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Spokesman: George HW Bush Letter to the Editor: hospitalized with blood infection Poverty in Appilachia

By MARSHALL UNIVERSITY POLICITAL has seemingly decreased, it persists to be an is- SCIENCE STUDENTS sue that needs to be addressed. In a 21st century FOR THE PARTHENON economy, these issues can be addressed, it is just The issue of poverty is one that knows no bor- a matter of will. ders. A problem that is the ultimate equalizer in Poverty has been a matter of focus for the the sense that it affects those here in Appalachia United Nations to address. "End poverty in all - its forms everywhere," is the stated goal of the cally, in the developing world. Given the fact that organization. They have set tangible goals and theas it United does to States those is throughout the most prosperous the world; country specifi short-term objectives that they intend to meet. These goals range from eliminating extreme pov- that we compare poverty both here at home and erty by 2030 to "create sound policy frameworks throughoutin the history the of world. the world, Poverty we is find seen it as essential a prod- at the national, regional and international level." uct of the developing world, but not as an issue in the developed world. Despite this notion, pov- problem that the international community in- erty persists in the Appalachian region as well. tendsWith this, to address. it is clear that this is a significant policy To adequately analyze poverty in Appa- We as students of Marshall believe that pub- lachia compared to the rest of the world, we lic service is synonymous with being a student. must examine poverty locally and then inter- Given this, it is crucial that we contribute our nationally. To do this, we must determine what part as citizens of Appalachia and the greater mechanism we will use to measure poverty. world. As we have outlined, poverty is closer According to the World Bank, poverty is coun- to home than one would think; in fact, it is in ASSOCIATED PRESS try specific, meaning that each country defines our backyard. Former Presidents George W. Bush, left, and George H.W. Bush arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for the definition of poverty in their respective Though this is very daunting, there is much a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday. border. Accordingly, 10.7% of the world popu- that we can do to reverse this systemic prob- ASSOCIATED PRESS says he was admitted to Houston Methodist lation lives in extreme poverty. In comparison, lem. Though we are students, we can all A family spokesman says former President Hospital Sunday morning after an infection West Virginia’s poverty rate persists at 17.7%, contribute a small portion that would have a George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in spread to his blood. according to the Census Bureau. great impact. Options range from on-campus Houston with an infection, just after attending Barbara Bush was laid to rest Saturday in a While poverty is seen as abstract and often outreach programs like the Marshall Uni- the funeral of his wife Barbara. ceremony attended by her husband and former seen as a problem that is foreign in its nature, versity Food Pantry to the Huntington City Jim McGrath says on Twitter that the presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George it is not. It is a multifaceted issue and requires Mission. Though we can't alleviate poverty on 93-year-old Bush is "responding to treat- W. Bush and their spouses, along with current a range of measures to combat it. While poverty our own, our collective action can. ments and appears to be recovering." He

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LIFE!| | TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Reed elected President of SECAC By GINNY BLAKE The SECAC president has also demanding since there were so many THE PARTHENON worked at Georgetown University, unknowns. But it was one of the most Her artwork may be in museums Savannah College of Art and Design, important periods of time in my life as far away as Lacoste, France, but Smithsonian Institution Resident As- as I found that when I thought I’d met the heart of Director of the School of sociate Program and the National my limit, I hadn’t.” Art and Design Sandra Reed is with Museum of Women in the Arts. While Reed is active in the aca- her students at Marshall University. Reed credits her vast experience demic scene, she is also still creating Reed began teaching at Marshall Uni- in higher education with “(giving artwork. One of her favorite pieces versity three and a half years ago, has her) empathy and respect for ev- she said she has created is a series taught over 30 different courses and eryone who links arms and lives to of en plein air landscape paintings has worked as program coordinator, provide an inspirational and safe of urban environments. According department chair and graduate dean. learning environment.” to her faculty bio on the College of Most recently, Reed was named presi- While Reed’s presidency is new, Arts and Media website, Reed has dent of SECAC. her dedication to the organization is received awards in more than 25 - not. Reed started the SECAC mentor- group exhibitions. nization with the goals of furthering ing program in 2011. “I aspire to create new works to ex- artSECAC, education a national and research, non-profit elected orga “The program has served dozens of hibit in our beautiful Charles W. and Reed at the beginning of this year. professors at all stages of their career,” Norma C. Carroll Gallery for the School Reed has secured future conference Reed said. “SECAC is a welcoming or- of Art & Design faculty exhibition that sites and is working to improve the ganization and mentoring is very much opens in late summer,” Reed said. “I SECAC online experience. One of her in its spirit, including students. There have a studio that I would like to use other goals– establishing an endow- is a $35 student membership and a more than I have been able to recently.” ment for contributions so SECAC student rate for the conference, too.” As for her career goals, Reed said Artist’s Fellowship will be self-sup- Reed said her time in Locaste, she is excited for the future. porting in the future. “I look forward to continuing to Reed received her bachelor’s de- as a professor. blend creative activities with teach- gree from Drake University, double France“I had has the also opportunity helped to todefine teach her in ing, service, and arts administration,” PHOTO COURTESY OF SANDRA REED majoring in drawing and painting. Lacoste, France in the initial stage of a said Reed. Sandra Reed the Director of the School of Art and Design is taking on the role of She received her master’s from program some years ago,” Reed said. Ginny Blake can be contacted at president of SECAC, a non-profit organization with the goal of furthering art education George Washington University. “It was physically and emotionally [email protected]. and research. Summer in

HUNTINGTONMany students will stay in Huntington this summer for internships, summer jobs, classes or maybe they are just fulfulling their summer leases, but our editors have suggestions for a good time in Huntington.

Franklin Norton suggests attending Breanna Francis Party on the Patio at Heritage reccomends packing a Station. The first Party on the Patio is picnic and going to the May 18 from 7-11 p.m. Harris Riverfront Park.

Heather Barker's favorite week in Huntington is Strawberry Pie Week at Jim's Spaghetti. Nick Herrick's top 3 favorite things to do in the summer is taking long drives, watching the sunset and growing his beard. Tom Jenkins spends his summer sitting on his front porch listening to music. Sadie Helmick recommends going to the new location of Austin's Ice Cream at The Market.

Nathan Thomas loves enjoying good music at The VClub without worrying about summer homework.

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