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In Their Shoes MOVC celebrates Football set to COLUMN: INTO students raises anniversary face WKU Greek Life attend Bridge Day awareness3 4 6 12 PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] 2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Unity Walk kicks off homecoming, celebrates family

By PHUONG ANH DO simple; we all come in one place, we meet, walk and talk THE PARTHENON with each other and celebrate together. But more impor- Campus Activities Board (CAB). Hundreds of students joined the eighth annual Unity tantly, we want to make sure that our students at the homecomingKylie Johnson, banner a Marshall competition; student first and place CAB went member, to the Walk to kick off the homecoming week activities Mon- university fully understand the importance of being a said thanks to the event, all its students now belong to day afternoon. part of the extended family that is Marshall.” one big family. The event celebrated the diversity of Marshall Uni- The event also announced the winners of the “This event is awesome,” Johnson said. “Students come versity’s student body with a walk around the out and support each other no matter what organi- campus perimeter. zations they are from, no matter what ethnicity. And “So, this is about a family reunion, we call it like they say, we are one family.” unity,” Associate Vice President of Intercultural Af- According to Cooley, the Unity Walk also helps fairs, Maurice R. Cooley, said. “I want you to know support international students. that even when you graduate in your degree or your “We respect your home of origin, it doesn’t matter advanced degree, and many of you will travel off to Students come out and support what country are you from, what race or ethnicity, places around the country or around the world, you or your religion,” Cooley said. “We are all here in one must always know every day that you do have your place and we are all equal in this place.” own family, not your biological DNA roots, but you each other no matter what Esha Patel, a health informatics major at Marshall are all part of the Marshall University family.” “ originally from India, said she was glad that the Starting at the Recreation Center, groups repre- university has activities that show support for inter- senting various clubs and student organizations on organizations they are from, no national students. campus began walking through campus, then they “The event helps you feel that you are not from split in two directions, merging back together in the outside,” Patel said. “Everyone showed up and front of the Old Main building to walk toward the matter what ethnicity. And like presented as one family. They don’t think of us as Memorial Student Center. the outsiders.” Cooley said when he first joined the university Homecoming court was also announced at the staff he found that although the students and faculty they say, we are one family.” Unity Walk and Mr. and Ms. Marshall will be an- really enjoyed being a part of the Marshall family, nounced at the homecoming football game on they never truly came together. Saturday, Oct. 26. “This event is designed to support being a part — Kylie Johnson Phuong Anh Do can be contacted at do18@mar- of the family,” Cooley said. “The concept is pretty shall.edu

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PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 3 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Drag queens and bingo bring community together Huntington Pride to represent love and acceptance, and like drag queens as a group try to empower women and By SARAH ROWE the bringing the community together plays a major role in change people’s perspective on what can be entertaining,” THE PARTHENON that,” Layman said. Todd Gray, a drag queen that performed at the event, said. The Women’s March West Virginia, The Peddler, “It’s beyond just dressing up as a woman, it’s about self- Huntington Pride and Branches Domestic Violence justice organization in West Virginia. The proceeds from expression and truly accepting all parts of yourself. I love Shelter collaborated on a few commonalities—drag DragThe me Women’s to Bingo March will be West split Virginia between is a the non-profit, organizations, social to perform, why not do it for a really good cause?” queens and bingo. Megan Hetzer, the owner of The Peddler, said she wel- “There has to be solidarity in a movement, you have to Shelter. The shelter offers support and protection for those comed Drag Me to Bingo to help support a good cause. involve the community in order to make a difference,” Ally dealingwith the with majority domestic benefiting abuse. Branches Domestic Violence “Giving back feels good regardless, being able to provide Layman, director of Drag Me to Bingo and co-founder of “Get a room full of drinks, food, drag queens and bingo, a place to do so is even more important,” Hetzer said. “The Huntington Pride, said. “Domestic abuse is not a fun topic, and you have a party; it doesn’t feel like community ser- Peddler is usually a place for people to come and enjoy so we wanted to get people involved in something that’s vice,” Layman said. “Drag queens light up the room, they themselves, why not extend our hours for one day to really enjoyable and that can make a difference, even if the pro- get people excited to be there.” make something good come out of it?” ceeds only help a few people.” According to Futures Without Violence, one in four Drag Me to Bingo offered prizes to the winners at the Drag Me to Bingo, presented by Women’s March West women will experience domestic violence at some end, and the event sold out. Virginia and cohosted by Huntington Pride, allowed at- point in her life. Sarah Rowe can be contacted at rowe128@mar- tendees to play 15 games of Bingo at the Peddler. “We want “A lot of domestic abuse victims are female, and I feel shall.edu. In Their Shoes honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By JULIANNA EVERLY simulation and said she found THE PARTHENON the event eye-opening and Students had the opportunity informative. to participate in an interactive “I kind of freaked out when I simulation that follows the story was reading the scenario I had of someone struggling with a and I got really sad,” Searles domestic violence situation in said. “I just realized that people honor of Domestic Violence deal with this all of the time and Awareness Month. they want to get help, but it isn’t Marshall’s Women’s and Gender always that simple. Sometimes Center partnered with Branches people aren’t willing to help, or Domestic Violence Shelter to there are certain rules and guide- bring the “In Their Shoes” event lines that they have to follow that to Marshall’s campus and allowed prevents them from getting the students to put themselves in help they need.” someone else’s shoes, according to After the simulation, students Claire Snyder, program coordinator were able to grab a bite to eat of the Women’s and Gender Center. and participate in an advocate-led “The main goal is for students to build empathy and learn a thoughts or ideas that came up little bit about what individuals whiledebriefing doing session the simulation. to discuss The anyde- SARAH INGRAM | COPY EDITOR experiencing domestic violence or abuse might go through,” Sny- students process everything they Students at the In Their Shoes event read options in a simulator experience that detail realities of domestic violence. der said. “And hopefully, we can hadbriefing just learned, session wasaccording used toto Sara help motivate student to be engaged Blevins, director of development and this is the second year the the time where they are mak- Branches served roughly 155 peo- in their communities and get in- at Branches Domestic Violence Women’s and Gender Center has ing decisions about the causes ple in the shelter, but that is only volved with supporting victims Shelter. partnered with them to put on that they are going to stand for, part of the services that they offer, and survivors.” “We don’t want to leave some- this event. Blevins said she be- according to Blevins. During the simulation, students one hanging, so we do a debrief lieves reaching college students is Blevins said. Branches offers a 24/7 hotline followed choose-your-own-path with an actual advocate that has - andBranches figuring Domestic out who theyViolence are,” cards which guided them through worked with victims,” Blevins cant time in someone’s life, and Everything Branches does is free hypothetical interactions with said. “That gives students a new theirimportant voice becauseis needed. it is a signifi ofthat charge, is completely and they are confidential. open to all. different resources victims of do- perspective to the things they ex- “By putting on this event with inShelter West serves Virginia five tocounties open aand sec is- Julianna Everly can be mestic violence may use. Students perienced in the activity.” Marshall and the Women’s and ondthe first location. domestic They violence now have shelter one contacted at everly4@mar- such as sophomore biology ma- Branches Domestic Violence Gender Center, we have the oppor- shelter in Cabell County and an- shall.edu. jor Aria Searles took part in the Shelter created the simulation, tunity to reach students around other in Putnam County. Last year,

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Mid-Ohio Valley Center celebrates 25th anniversary By BRITTANY HIVELY was just too far away because they had THE PARTHENON family responsibilities, they had jobs. Students, faculty and community members And most of our classes were in the eve- celebrated the Mid-Ohio Valley Center’s 25th ning and now we have kind of reversed.” anniversary Monday afternoon, highlighting While the numbers of nontraditional stu- the impacts the center has had on students dents to traditional students have reversed and the community. since the opening, Preece said they have “MOVC means a lot to me. They gave me a room for everyone. second chance and have been there repeat- “We’re here for them. We’ve got the RBA edly for me,” Hannah McCormick, a senior program, we have some nontraditional social work student, said. “They have seen me people going into the nursing program, into cry, but they have also pushed me to succeed. the social work program,” Preece said. “I’m It isn’t just a school to me, it’s like a second here to provide opportunities for students home and the people there are like family.” whether they know it yet or not.” The MOVC is a branch of Marshall Univer- The MOVC campus property was donated sity located in Point Pleasant. The campus by Pleasant Valley Hospital. The building offers a variety of core classes, as well as other was expanded to add labs for the growing specialized programs. nursing program in 2013, Preece said. “The fact that it’s been here 25 years is “This campus, much like our campus in fantastic and shows a long commitment South Charleston, gives students a chance to this region and a long commitment to to get the college experience without serving Mason County and West Virginia,” BRITTANY HIVELY | THE PARTHENON going to a large college setting like the Marshall President Jerry Gilbert said. Marshall University students, staff, faculty and community members celebrate the Mid-Ohio Valley Huntington campus,” Gilbert said. “So, it’s The creation of the satellite campus does Center’s 25th anniversary Monday afternoon in Point Pleasant. a nice transition for those students who not have an origin other than Homer Pre- might not be sure about going away and ece, director of MOVC, who had a dream. Keith Spears was formerly the vice campus currently serves between 800 spending their first year or two in a large The MOVC was created with a need for president of institutional advancement and 900 students, according to Preece. campus. It’s a great transitional facility.” higher education in the area. and communication while working at Preece also said he was happy with the “When I was talking with Dr. Spears, I said, Marshall from 1997-2007. taught to the opening of the MOVC building amount of people that have utilized the MOVC. ‘One day, if I work really hard and we grow, The first class taught through the MOVC andIt opportunities,took roughly six said years Preece. from the first class “I’m just amazed of the number of people can I have my own building?’” Preece said. was taught at Wahama High school with “In the beginning, we had a lot of part- that have gone through these doors,” Preece “And Keith was the type of guy who would 11 students. There were roughly 245 stu- time people. Adults. Probably at that time, said. “And I’m just so happy for this tri-county promise you anything to get you to work dents when talks of the building started. it was 95% adults versus 18-year-olds area and that we’re here for them.” harder, but he did not understand my com- Once the building opened, there were ap- because they never had the opportunity Brittany Hively can be contacted at petitiveness. I had a vision in my head.” proximately 400 students enrolled. The to go to college,” Preece said. “Huntington [email protected]. Pizza and Professors event to encourage personal connections By GLENNDA SIMS students can arrive at any time and stay for as long as FOR THE PARTHENON they want. Pizza, professors and potential opportunities for stu- Not only can students benefit from the event, but dents interested in English courses will all be available Jones said professors can benefit as well. during the English department’s Pizza and Professors Professors can get introduced to courses and new event, set to take place Oct. 28 in Corbly Hall 306. ideas from other professors for their own courses. The event allows students to see what the department Additionally, once the professors learn the students has to offer and lets the professors get acquainted with “It’s kind of like a family well enough, they make suggestions for what courses the students. students should take. Sabrina Jones, an English adviser and professor, com- reunion, and you get to Professors will also be there to answer any questions pared the relationships to those of a family. “I’m excited about courses students may have. because I see students who I haven’t seen in a while,” make new family.” The event is planned by the Undergraduate Programs Jones said. “It’s kind of like a family reunion, and you get Committee (UPC), which consists of English advisers to make new family.” and one faculty member from each strand of the English Pizza and Professors is designed for students in- department. terested in taking any English course, such as writing intensive, critical thinking and film studies courses. The event will be an informal, informative event, and —Sabrina Jones see PIZZA on pg. 10

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY DOUGLAS HARDING | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 5 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Students to travel to Atlanta, Ga. for Vision Conference By PHUONG ANH DO Track, Children of Abraham Track, one THE PARTHENON New Year’s is an opportunity to spend time with fam- ily, but for students who are thousands of miles from forThe the trip Middle has received East and positive then in responses general home, this time of the year can be lonesome if they can- fromfor international students in the students,” past, and Schulte the organiza said.- not decide on plans for New Year’s Eve. tion has scholarships to support students A conference providing international and American stu- who want to join the Vision Conference. dents the opportunity to celebrate the new year together has been organized by Bridges International. The conference international students signed up to us,” will be a chance for students to experience personal growth, “We had about five Americans and five global community and spiritual conversations in an envi- so we have the scholarship for students toSchulte make said. sure “Itanyone can be wants a little to bitgo pricy,there can come, and we can make it happen.” ronment “The Vision designed Conference specifically is organized for them, in Monica a different Schulte, location the Harshit Verma, a student who is everypresident year. of Last Bridges year, Internationalit was in Colorado, at Marshall and this University year it’s in said. At- originally from India and recently have a big New Year’s party at the end of it. It’s where interna- trip was fun and that he met a lot of tionallanta, Georgia,”and American Schulte students said. “It’s can over come New and Year’s; personally they usually grow newgraduated friends from during Marshall, the conference. said the community and get involved in spiritual conversations.” “I decided to join the trip to explore MICHAELA CRITTENDEN | PHOTO AND GRAPHICS EDITOR the new places like Denver in Colorado Marshall international students will participate with students from across the world in Dec. 28, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020. The event has different sec- and to seek more information like views Bridges International’s Vision Conference from Dec. 28, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. tionsThe for Vision students Conference to enjoy will such be as a five-day“personal conference growth,” when from of different people on the belief of God,” speakers talk with attendees, and “community night,” when Verma said. “Over there, I came across people from China, Ja- Atlanta, which is the big city so it should be fun.” students can meet and interact with other students from pan, Korea, Vietnam, Egypt, Australia and New Zealand. We To sign up to attend the conference, students can visit around the world. Another section in the conference will be had a lot of activities like getting in a group discussion about visionconf.com. A four-person room currently costs the New Year’s Eve talent show and party when people from the Bible, dancing, playing card games and ice skating.” $275 but will increase to $325 on Nov. 16 and $375 on more than 60 different countries will celebrate together. Dec. 7. A two-person room currently costs $425 but Alongside all conference events, a large part of the Vi- incredible experiences in her life. will increase to $475 on Nov. 16 and $525 on Dec. 7. sion Conference experience is within tracks where they “AllSchulte different said the cultures trip to were Colorado there. was They one shared of the about most Information regarding Bridges International and its can meet other friends that share common culture, sto- their culture, and we got to share about ours. The upcoming events can be found on their Facebook page - or by contacting the organization at (513)-673-5059. ing (and) saw the mountain. This year we’ll go explore Phuong Anh Do can be contacted at [email protected]. ries or even common language, Schulte said. speakers were incredible,” Schulte said. “We went hik “There are different tracks like Chinese Track, South Asian Students, MUPD officers to talk over taco lunch By ROBERT CASTILLO communication is important for rela- year with pizza in the residence halls. THE PARTHENON We just sat there, and they got pizza, and - the students. we chat with them.” tionships“Anytime between there’s communication MUPD officers that and Tiffani Webb, a graduate assistant who areThe inviting Student students Conduct to Officejoin them and fromMar goes both ways, it’s good so we can get has helped plan the event, explained the shall University’s Police Department- a better understanding,” Terry said. “De- setting and purpose of the event. pending on the question you ask, you can It’s whatever “This is an event on the plaza, so it’s 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 on the Memo get a better understanding of what the of- “ a very casual event compared to other rial“We Student invite Center all students Plaza for to “Let’s come Taco out ficer is there for. Our mission is to keep andBout meet It With the MUPD.” officers and ask us ques- them safe and they’ll get to know the offi- the students to make a taco in a bag and mingle with cers. Anytime you have an opportunity to events,” Webb said. “Students are able interact with the students is a good time.” want to talk from class. We encourage students to willtions,” be MUPDthere. ComeChief outJim andTerry get said. a taco.” “It’ll There will be no specific topic for getMUPD lunch on and campus talk to on the their officers way to to un or- justTerry be us; said officers this is from a good the currentopportunity shift the conversations, and Terry said stu- about; there’s no derstand that they are friendly and not to come out and have a relaxed moment dents are encouraged to have their own always intimidating.” with the officers. discussions. If students want more information “It’s a time to interact with the officers “It’s whatever the students want to agenda.” about the event, they can contact Webb in a casual environment where they can at [email protected] or Holli ask questions and get answers from the speaker or anything. We’re going to be Wolfe at [email protected]. staff,” Terry said. theretalk about; to mingle there’s and no make agenda. tacos There’s in a bag,” no Robert Castillo can be contacted at Terry explained that two-way Terry said. “We did the same thing last —Jim Terry [email protected].

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY DOUGLAS HARDING | [email protected] 6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Men’s soccer continues success, moves to No. 15 ranking

By TAYLOR HUDDLESTON RICHARD CRANK | THE PARTHENON ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Following Marshall University’s men’s soccer two wins against Loyola Marymount (4-1) and San Diego State (5-1) in California, Marshall redshirt senior Marshall University Football set to face goalkeeper Paulo Pita earned Conference USA De- fensive Player of the Week and redshirt freshman Western Kentucky for homecoming forward Milo Yosef received Conference USA Offen- sive Player of the Week. By BRIGHAM WARF threw for a season high 283-yards for two touchdowns. On “Paulo is a good representative of the whole THE PARTHENON the defensive side of the ball, WKU only allowed 86 rushing defense,” Head Coach Chris Grassie said. “He did The Herd won back-to-back conference games (4-3, 2-1 yards and shut out the 49ers in the second half, going on to a really great job over the last three matches. He Conference USA) and prepare to face Western Kentucky win the game 30-14. didn’t have a ton to do, but he had some important University (5-2, 4-0 C-USA) in the Moonshine Throwdown Despite Storey’s performance against Charlotte, the Hill- saves to make, and I think that was a function of on Saturday, Oct. 6 for the Marshall University Homecom- toppers should have its hands full up front on offense. The the defense in front of him, but he had a couple big ing game. Herd defense will look to be a major problem against WKU saves to make in both games and it kept us ticking.” “This is a game you better get up for,” Head Coach Doc offensive game plan as they have been causing havoc of late Grassie praised Yosef for his performance over Holliday said. “If you are a competitor and a football team accounting for 15 total sacks on the quarterback in the last the last few matches. with dreams and expectations, then you better be ready to two games. “Milo, when he’s in matches, he can be unplayable. play. With it being homecoming, it will be a great crowd and The winner of the matchup will take control of the C-USA He can be unstoppable,” Grassie said. “It’s kind of like our guys will be anxious to play.” east division at the number one spot, but redshirt sopho- feeding the lions, Just keep feeding him and feeding Marshall is coming off a 36-31 team win against Florida more quarterback Isaiah Green stressed the importance of him and he will get one.” Atlantic University. In the win, redshirt sophomore Bren- not looking at the game in that perspective. Yosef tallied two goals each in the matches, total- den Knox had a career performance rushing for 220-yards ing his goals to 10 on the season. on 23 carries for two touchdowns and sealing the deal with see FOOTBALL on pg. 10 “It was a nice trip, a good trip,” Yosef said. “We 36 ticks left on the clock. were quite successful. I am happy that I was success- The outing by Knox earned ful scoring four goals in two games. It’s a nice feeling.”

Player of the Week award. accumulating 39 on the season. him“It his is firstlike C-USA a shark Offensive with Pita totaled five saves during the West Coast trip, blood in the water,” Knox knew it was a big challenge for us in California in said when asked about his terms“I feel of reallytraveling confident,” all the time. Pita We said. stepped “I feel likeup as we a success against FAU. “A lot of team. It was such a massive win both games. It gives people just think it is about us the feeling that we’re in really good shape.” speed training, but weight The Herd (10-1-2, 3-0-1 C-USA) continues its training transitions to the road game stretch and will return to the east coast to face the Wright State University Raiders However, similarly to Old on Tuesday. Dominion,field too.” Western Ken- Wright State enters the contest with a 6-5-1 (2-3-0 tucky is among the top rush Horizon League) record. The Raiders are coming off defenses in the nation at 22nd. WKU has only allowed “I believe we’re getting into a rhythm right now,” 772-yards and seven rush a win against Detroit Mercy with a final score of 3-1. touchdowns through seven of the season, I think every time we play together, games with opponents only we’rejunior playing midfielder a little Pedro bit better. Dolabella I think said. if we “This keep time this averaging 110.3. winning mentality, this hungry spirit we are, we will On the contrary, Western keep these wins going.” Kentucky faced the Charlotte RICHARD CRANK | THE PARTHENON 49ers last week where se- see SOCCER on pg. 10 nior quarterback Ty Storey Tavin Richardson and Kereon Merrell in the game against Old Dominion

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY SYDNEY SHELTON | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 7 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Herd men and women’s Athlete of the week: Brenden Knox XC team finish at top of Evansville Invitational By BRIGHAM WARF 26 points to capture first while Morehead State THE PARTHENON came in second with 68. Marshall University’s cross country men and The success carried over into the women’s side women’s team found success at the Evansville of the race too with the Herd finishing with two Invitational in Indiana with men placing first top nine runners and a score of 67 to claim sec- overall and women finishing second. ond behind Morehead State University’s score of “Our main goal coming into the race was to 36. Freshman Sydney Smith set the pace for Mar- pack up really well in the front,” Assistant Coach shall finishing the course in 18:57.3 and placing Caleb Bowen said. “The men ended up getting fourth overall. RICHARD CRANK | THE PARTHENON The Thundering Herd additionally had fresh- in. It was the same on the girls side, our top four man Julia Muller come in ninth (19:11.9), freshman ABOUT BRENDEN KNOX: werefive in really the top strong.” ten and that was our goal coming Position: Running back The men’s squad accounted for five runners Alexandra Evans complete at 15th (19:36.0) and Class: Redshirt sophomore in the top ten while senior Alex Minor led the seniorAbby Herring Audreana finished Lewis 11thplaced (19:15.4), 28th (20:54.7). sophomore Height: 6’0 way for the Herd finishing second with a time of “You can not really ask for a much better course,” Weight: 220 lbs. 25:21.2. Following Minor in back-to-back fashion Hometown: Columbus, Ohio were freshman Evan White (25:27.6) and red- and all grass.” shirt senior Daniel Green (25:43.6). SmithEven said. though “It was some really of smooth,the top completelyrunners were flat LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: “The conditions were perfect for us,” White said. held out of the race, with Marshall’s top three vs. Florida Atlantic University, W 36-31 “Alex Minor and I ran together the whole way so we - Rushing: 23 ATT, 220 YDS, 2 TD, 43 Long were just pacing ourselves the whole way.” ture looks promising. Receiving: 2 REC, 6 YDS, 4 Long Charleston native, freshman Jacob Birura- finishers“It is nice in thisto have course good being group freshmen, to train and the runfu kis placed eighth with a final time of 26:03.0 with,” Muller said. “Since we are all young the fu- Marshall University’s redshirt sophomore running back Brenden and junior Joel Krznaric finished out Mar- Knox is named this week’s athlete of the week after helping secure the shall’s runners in ninth completing the race The squads will look to use the meet as a in 26:04.9. confidenceture definitely booster looks good.” for the Conference USA 31. Knox was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week having 23 The Herd also had freshman Paul Sepulveda Championships on Saturday Nov. 2 at Western rushingHerd’s big attempts win over for Florida a total ofAtlantic 220 yards, University along with scoringa final score two touch of 36-- place 18th (26:30.3), junior Coy Smith finish 21st Kentucky University. downs. On the receiving end, he had two receptions for six yards. Knox (26:46.8) and senior Hunter Deem finish at 23rd Brigham Warf can be contacted at warf13@ scored the winning touchdown. (26:52.6). Marshall finished the invitational with marshall.edu.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HERD ZONE Alex Minor led the way for the Herd placing second in the Evansville Invitational.

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HANNA PENNINGTON AMANDA LARCH EXECUTIVE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] DOUGLAS HARDING SYDNEY SHELTON NEWS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] FLYNN LARSEN | SESAME WORKSHOP VIA AP JOELLE GATES TAYLOR HUDDLESTON Ten-year-old Salia Woodbury, whose parents are in recovery, with “Sesame Street” character Karli. LIFE! EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR It seems there is a constant conversation surround- “In the United States, there are 5.7 million chil- [email protected] [email protected] ing the opioid epidemic and adults with substance use dren under age 11, or one in eight children, living disorder, but how often do we think of the children af- in households with a parent who has a substance JOE ARTRIP MICHAELA CRITTENDEN fected by these issues? Thanks to Sesame Workshop, a abuse disorder—a number that doesn’t include the countless children not living with a parent due to PRODUCTION EDITOR PHOTO AND GRAPHICS EDITOR and the Sesame Street in Communities initiative, the separation or divorce, incarceration, or death as a [email protected] [email protected] conversationnonprofit education about parentalorganization addiction from Sesamecan get Street,a little result of their addiction,” according to a news re- bit easier. lease from Sesame Workshop. SARAH INGRAM JESTEN RICHARDSON Karli, one of the newest Muppets featured on the We’re doing a lot to help those dealing with sub- COPY EDITOR ONLINE EDITOR classic children’s show, was introduced earlier this stance use disorder; there are many programs, [email protected] [email protected] year as being in foster care. Now, in a new series of especially in Huntington, that assist those on the videos, it is revealed that Karli’s birth mother is recov- road to recovery and ensure that recovery is long- ering from substance use disorder. In one segment, term and effective. MEG KELLER SANDY YORK she’s talking with Elmo about her mom’s “grown up But now we need to focus on how we can help SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER FACULTY ADVISER problem.” Elmo reassures Karli that it isn’t her fault children, which may be something that has been [email protected] [email protected] and that she should not feel responsible. overlooked before. Thanks to Sesame Street, that con- What a great and impactful moment that is for kids. In its 50-year history, Sesame Street has never shied “(W)hat she does, and the resources do, is provide THE PARTHENON’S CORRECTIONS POLICY away from issues that affect children, and they always informationversation can onfinally helping happen. children understand that “Factual errors appearing in The Parthenon should be reported to the offer teachable moments. This is no different. they’re not alone, that there’s support for them, that editor immediately following publication. Corrections the editor deems In another video clip, Karli introduces Salia, a girl it’s also not their fault and more importantly that they necessary will be printed as soon as possible following the error.” whose real parents are in recovery. can talk about this issue and have someone explain it “My new friend Salia is a very special friend, her to them that’s child appropriate,” Jeanete Betancourt, mom and dad had the same problem as my mom — a senior vice president of US Social Impact for Sesame THE FIRST The Constitution of the addiction. When my mom was having a hard time, I Workshop, said in a release. AMENDMENT United States of America had lots of feelings. I felt like I was the only one, but Sesame Workshop segments featuring Karli, as well now I’ve met other kids like Salia, and we can talk as Salia, discussing substance use and foster care can Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of about it together,” Karli said in the segment. be found online. religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the The real-world example of Salia can further help The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser- freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to children understand substance use and recovery. vices Administration’s national helpline is peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress They can know that they’re not alone. 1-800-662-HELP. of grievances.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY AMANDA LARCH | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 9 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM COLUMN: Greek Life is not defined by stereotypes

By SARAH INGRAM are taking these accusations seriously, I that Greek Life has the same, if not COPY EDITOR do not want people to forget that not all higher, GPAs than non-Greek students. As a sophomore journalism student, I Greek Life is bad. And as someone who is To say that these organizations don’t was given the task of covering Greek Life not part of a Greek organization but stays care about their schooling would be an for The Parthenon. I didn’t realize this as- up-to-date with what the different orga- ignorant statement, especially because signment would change how I viewed nizations do, I know that they bring a lot some Greek organizations have required Greek Life, even though I had no idea where of good to the community. study hours where they have to be with to start. Did you know that each fraternity and so many other members in order to hold In movies, fraternities and sororities sorority has at least one, if not more than each other accountable. are often depicted as simple-minded one, philanthropy event that they do each And a common phrase I hear is that party animals. Marshall’s Greek Life often - Greeks pay for their friends, but that’s falls victim to these same stereotypes, cords of how much money is raised during not true. Dues go to organizations so that but I think it’s important for the commu- theseyear? Thecharity Office events, of Student and Greek Affairs Life keeps collects re they can pay for other things, just like nity to understand the good things Greek thousands of dollars for local and national tons of other clubs on Marshall’s campus Life does, too. organizations every year. And it’s not all have dues. I know it may seem pricier, Recently, Marshall University’s Delta for one organization; some sororities raise but not every organization on campus Zeta sorority was issued a cease and has a house, or events they have to fund desist order after facing allegations of il- or for local domestic violence abuse victim themselves or have national conventions legal drug use and hazing. Last semester, centers,money for while the Starkeysome fraternities Hearing Foundation help the they are expected to attend to better the fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha, or Pike, Wounded Warrior Project or donate toys to themselves. children who have suffered natural disas- with Marshall, with rumors circling the ters. There’s a wide variety of organizations not be taken lightly, and same goes for dissociationlost its house was and hazing is no relatedlonger asaffiliated well. receiving help, and that’s just at Marshall. drugSo yes,use. thereBut those are issues. Greek Hazingorganizations should While I do not condone drug use or Rayshawn Eastman, an assistant dean do not represent all Greek Life. Sarah Ingram, copy editor, covered Greek Life when hazing in any way, and I am glad that of students for development currently Sarah Ingram can be contacted at she was a reporter. Marshall and the national organizations residing over Greek Life, informed me [email protected]. Movie Review: ‘Gemini Man’ By DILLON MCCARTY Parthe-Pet CONTRIBUTOR - failsfired, to much consistently of the action entertain. has the stale-like essence rior, widely known to be the best assassin in the of average shooter games, and in the end, the film- business.Henry Brogan As his veteran-like (Will Smith) status is the continues, ultimate warBro- tion of de-aging technology. The younger version of gan looks to the future, hoping to have a peaceful Many people have talked about the film’s utiliza capture and computer generated imagery. In all hon- esty,Smith the is effects brought are to inconsistent. life through When the use the ofcharacter motion Theirexistence. leader After has completing made a clone a mission, of Brogan, Gemini and (ain - time,resourceful this duplicate organization) is sent sets on aa plandeadly in mission. motion. ever, when the character is in the dark, the results are solid.is seen At in times, broad it’s daylight, almost theas ifresults a younger are poor. version How of his clone, and from there, a battle ensues. Eventually, Brogan finds himself face to face with world, but if the script is lacking, you’re in trouble. camera,Smith has delivering returned fromsolid thework past. yet again. This time You can have the best filmmaker and cast in the Will Smith, a megastar of cinema, is in front of the tremendous artists. Ang Lee, an acclaimed direc- - Tillman is a four month old turquoise green cheek conure. tor,Such is is behind the case the with camera, “Gemini testing Man,” the a filmwaters full of around, Smith’s flashiness is slightly minimized, and thisfor good role, reason.using his The larger film paintsthan life a male presence portrait, to inject con sisting of pain and regret. Smith naturally steps into- She is named after Shirley M. Tilghman, a genetic researcher. oftechnological entertainment. advancement yet again. He gives us acter into a believable vessel of tragedy, balancing buttonsTillman lovesand confetti head scratches. paper. Balls She oris aother little thingsclumsy that and rolldoesn’t are a crispOne action looking set film, piece complete is breathtakingly with bread good. crumbs Lee life into the character. His gravitas molds the char- always look where she is stepping. Her favorite toys are green uses patient takes and point of view shots, giving eats from her bowls facing the rest of the cage so that her tail is weariness and acceptance. As always, Smith’s cha upnot the to bewall trusted and she under is shaped any circumstances. like a banana. She is a weirdo and cinematic environment. Unfortunately, every other connectedrisma is alive to aand better well, script, imbuing consisting the flick of with character, small setthe piececonflict pales an immersivein comparison. feel thatWhen puts combatants us in the bits of adventure. It’s just a shame that Smith isn’t Interested in featuring your pet in the paper? Use #Par- Read the full review online at thePet on social media or contact [email protected] marshallparthenon.com. with photos and a short bio. fight, the action is insanely fast, not allowing us to savor the conflict’s development. When shots are PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY AMANDA LARCH | [email protected] 10 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM SOCCER cont. from 7 Rochester, Michigan to play the Oakland University After the match, the Herd will travel south to Golden Grizzlies before returning back home to Boca Raton, Florida to face the Florida Atlantic Huntington for senior day against No. 20 Kentucky. Taylor Huddleston can be contacted at hud- Keep up with us the season. Then, the team will make the trip to [email protected]. University Owls for its fifth conference match of FOOTBALL cont. from 7 on Facebook “If you look at the standings too much, that Kentucky Hilltoppers at 2:30 p.m. EST Saturday, eventually becomes a distraction,” Green said. “It Oct. 26 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium. is more so becoming one and zero every week and Brigham Warf can be contacted at warf13@ that’s the message we go by and how we practice.” marshall.edu. The Thundering Herd takes on the Western THE PIZZA cont. from 4 PARTHENON Pizza and Professors takes place each year, and about what the English department has to offer. changes have been made to improve the events. Professors also plan workshops throughout English majors alike, she said. the year, such as teaching students how to write JonesThe event said isthe open event to allowsEnglish students majors andto intro non- resumes and apply to graduate school. duce their friends to professors they recommend Pizza and Professors typically has roughly 30 and to build future relationships. - attendees, but Jones said anyone is welcome Glennda Sims can be contacted at sims72@mar- to attend to get free pizza and candy and learn shall.edu. HOMECOMING EVENTS • Friday, Oct. 25 on the Plaza. Office Decorating Contest— all week — prizes awarded •

Homecoming Parade — Thursday, Oct. 24 — 6:30 p.m. Ave) (4th Ave and 10th St., east up Hal Greer and then 5th • at Harless Field Pep Rally and Bonfire — Thursday, Oct. 24 — 7:30 p.m. • p.m. Picnic on the Plaza— Friday, Oct. 25 — 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 •

Homecoming Pride Gala— Friday, Oct. 25— 7 p.m.- • 11:30 p.m. in the Don Morris Room • Homecoming 5k — Saturday, Oct. 26 — 8 a.m. at Harless Field Marshall Family Tailgate— Saturday, Oct. 26— 11 a.m. • Game is Saturday, Oct. 26 @ 2:30 p.m.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY AMANDA LARCH | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 11 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Baseball Hall of Famer slides into Huntington By SARAH INGRAM Artists Series before.” have a broad appeal. He’s one of the to go to the event because full-time Mar- COPY EDITOR Bench’s lecture is based on the “Vowels greatest players in Major League Baseball shall students can get free tickets and The Marshall Artists Series is pitch- of Success,” where he will run attendees history, and people from multiple genera- part-time students can get tickets at half ing a curveball this week as it welcomes through the bases of being successful in tions remember him.” price. She explained that when students Johnny Bench, Baseball Hall of Famer life. Jones said the event is expected to be McGill also spoke of how the depart- graduate, they will have to pay for events, and former Cincinnati Reds player, to inspiring and fun. ment is working toward getting a new so they should take advantage of free tick- give an inspirational speech to Marshall “I listened to a radio interview he did, baseball stadium for Marshall’s team, so ets while they can. University students and the Huntington and he (Bench) said it was going to be the collaboration with the Marshall Art- “What a lot of people don’t under- community at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 an evening of ‘motivation and laughs,’” ists Series was a good opportunity for stand is we have tickets on hold for at the Keith Albee. Jones said. both departments. every events for students that are in a Though the series typically includes The Marshall Artists Series also teamed “We’re raising funds to build a new protected state that the public doesn’t events aimed more toward Broadway up with Marshall’s Athletic Department in baseball stadium that will serve Marshall have access to,” Jones said. “There’s plays and musicals, Director of Marketing order to organize the event. Chuck McGill, University and the community, and that front row tickets for almost every event Angela Jones said this event will appeal to the assistant athletic director for fan/do- that students can get. It’s good to have a different audience than usual. nor engagement and communications, said the Marshall Artists Series and Marshall an experience to go to these events for “We’re definitely expecting a different he thought partnering with the Marshall Athletics,”made Johnny McGill Bench said. mutually beneficial to free while they’re in school and can go.” audience,” Jones said. “We are testing out Artists Series was a good idea because the Bench will be participating in in Mar- Tickets can be picked up at the Box something new because if we always have Huntington community loves baseball. shall’s Homecoming Parade Thursday Office from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday the same kinds of events then people “This city has a strong passion for base- before his lecture at the Keith Albee. Along- through Friday or at the door on the day come to expect the same things. I defi- ball, and a large portion of the baseball side Bench will be former Marshall baseball of the event. nitely expect to have more people that fans in this area follow the Cincinnati players Jeffery Montgomery and Rick Reed. Sarah Ingram can be contacted at in- maybe have never gone to the Marshall Reds,” McGill said. “Johnny Bench will Jones said she would encourage students [email protected].

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY JOELLE GATES | [email protected] 12 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Organization invites students to participate in Bridge Day

Canterbury said. “Because most of the students By PHUONG ANH DO here, they come to Marshall, they just go from THE PARTHENON INTO to their houses and do homework, and The Bridges International Marshall University they don’t have any means of transportation, so group provided students the opportunity to travel basically just stay in Huntington. The trip helps to the New River Gorge Bridge and attend Bridge Day, Saturday, Oct. 19 in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The event, which marked the 40th anniversary themThe expandtrip included their view,a free to dinner see how provided wild and by of Bridge Day, was similar to a one-day holiday as communitywonderful West and Virginiachurch members is.” for the inter- people from across the country and throughout national students, according to Canterbury. the world gathered together in Fayetteville. “After a long day of walking, we have dinner together and gather around a bon- Riya Patel, a student originally from India and currently“This is attending my first Marshall, time to attend said. “This Bridge is a Day,”very Meredith, along with the church, they pro- good place. I’ve never seen so many people like fire,” Canterbury said. “We have Myra, this in West Virginia. I also saw people para- Patel said she used the opportunity to try gliding, it’s really fun. Personally, I never saw newvided foods. us dinner for over 30 people.” “I don’t have any American friends, I do Bridge Day, which is one of the traditional fes- have my classmates, but I’ve never been to tivalsanything in Fayetteville,like that.” West Virginia, takes place every third Saturday in October. It is the only is my first time to have dinner at an American day of the year where it is legal to jump off the said. “It’s like a challenge, too. It’s a good thing that we any native friends’ houses.” Patel said. “This 876-foot high bridge. For some American and international study in the U.S., we look at these things and we go back to - Studentsfamily. looking I’m for excited more information to spend some on the time Bridges with treme sport activity. Starliner Canterbury, a member of Bridges International Internationalthem. I can try Marshall some local University foods, too.” organization and its students,Marrion the Kay, event a Marshall was the studentfirst time from that Kenya,they saw said an theex Marshallour home University country, and organization, maybe we saidwill benchmarkthe goal of the it.” trip is upcoming events may follow the organization’s Face- moment he saw the bridge, he saw a potential future op- - book page. portunity for his country. ence the spirit of the Mountain State. Phuong Anh Do can be contacted at do18@ to help students, especially international students, experi marshall.edu.

“I don’t think in Kenya we have such tall bridge,” Kay “We just want international students to have the spirit,”

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