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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 | VOL. 119 NO. 22 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com INSIDE: ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK NEWS, 2 >BUS SYSTEM SURVEY ROCK BIG SANDY ARENA >ALZHEIMER’S TOP LEFT: Bass player Robbie Merrill >ROCKIN’ FOR ROBBIE performs durings Godsmack’s set at the Big Sandy Tuesday. >TAKE BACK THE NIGHT BOTTOM LEFT: Sully Erna, Godsmack vocalist, takes the stage Tuesday. BELOW: Rob Zombie performs at the Big Sandy Arena Tuesday. PHOTOS BY KELSIE TYSON | THE PARTHENON

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONSEMILY RICE | THE PARTHENON SPORTS, 3 >POINT GUARD >FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

SHANNON STOWERS | FOR THE PARTHENON OPINION, 4 >EDITORIAL: NEWS See more ZOMBIE + GODSMACK >>> LIFE!, page 5 ENGAGEMENT DAY >LETTER TO THE EDITOR Volunteers make posters for national Take Back the Night

SCREEN SHOT | INSTAGRAM LIFE!, 5 >FREE DP DOUGH >BIG SANDY CONCERT

CASEY ADKINS | THE PARTHENON

Student volunteers customize signs for Take Back the Night Tuesday in First Year South residence hall lobby. Take Back the Night is a national event celebrated by groups and organizations across the country to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault and to equip participants with the tools to put an end to the cycle of violence. Read the story >>> NEWS, page 2 C M Y K 50 INCH

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Transportation survey Local woman raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease By KALYN BORDMAN available to students THE PARTHENON proud of her daughter. By CADI DUPLAGA - “The survey asked clear - Alzheimer’s and her mother said she is very THE PARTHENON ing a transportation system Student Body Vice Presi- for“A safety lot of reasonsstudents and are recrewant- - Around five million Americans were diag “I’m so proud of Rachel. She is always dent Izzy Rogner and ational reasons,” Rogner said. mandquestions for the and student will give body,” Izzy butnosed to withpeople Alzheimer’s like Rachel disease McGinnis this year.and herFor thinking of ways to raise money,” said Becky Associate Dean of Student The survey, created by Rog- Davenportan idea on said. what “Anyone is in can de some, Alzheimer’s disease may be unknown, eventsWarden, including McGinnis’ purple mother. parties, chili cook Affairs Carla Lapelle made a ner and Lapelle for Marshall complete the survey in just a they love. offs,Warden bike rides said herand daughter golf scrambles. organizes many survey available to students students, includes questions family,McGinnis it’s theand diseaseher family that participated took someone in “She has such a caring heart and is such a steps are next in advancing the transportation system thefew transportation minutes and it system.” would be - thein hopes progress of findingof the proposed out what to help determine how often reallyRogner beneficial plans into planningattend the 2010 Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk in strong woman,” Warden said. - transportation system. - Huntington. At that point, McGinnis’ grand raisingWarden team said in the in Tri-State addition area. to McGinnis’ Rogner and Lapelle have needs to operate, where the ings and have members take mother had already been diagnosed with the volunteer“She has award, taken she this also cause has onthe sincetop fund her concluded the focus groups usesystem the is transportation going to run, whatsys- theGreek survey. organizations’ After that, Rogner meet disease for a few years. - - times most students would plans on setting up a table in “My family and I walked in the Alzheimer’s- tions on campus including the Memorial Student Center walk in the fall, and my grandmother passed grandmother, my mother, died from this aw internationalwith four different students, organiza Visual usetem, of howthe transportation much students sys- - McGinnis.away that December,” said walk coordina ful disease and she saw first hand how it- Art Center students, the ex- would be willing to pay for domly chosen to complete the tor for the Alzheimer’s Association Rachel affects the whole family,” Warden said. ecutive staff and a freshman current form of transporta- survey.where students will be ran encouraged her and her family to do more. McGinnis began working for the Alzheim- UNI class. tiontem is. and what the students’ Rogner is unsure if the McGinnis said her grandmother’s death er’s Association this January. McGinnis is the Rogner said through these Samantha Davenport, a se- walk coordinator, spending her time organiz focus groups, she and Lapelle nior Health Science major, be running by the end of this about,”“We wantedMcGinnis to said. fundraise and spread the ing all of the Alzheimer’s walks throughout- received a lot of feedback - schooltransportation year but hopes system the sys will- word about a disease that’s never talked mother,the state. Erma In total, Reed,” there McGinnis are nine said. walks. - “I do what I do in honor of my grand - said the survey was straight possible. McGinnis and her family began working backbone of their family. from the students and now forward and asked questions temCadi will beDuplaga running ascan soon be as hard to bring awareness to the disease. Mc McGinnis said her grandmother was the areunderstand hoping whatto get types out of serthe plansthat wouldfor the be transportation beneficial to contacted at duplaga2@ GinnisThe fifthorganized annual the golf Golf tournament to End Alzheimer’s teed off system.vices and benefits students system.deciding how to execute the marshall.edu. Oct.tournament 2. Eighteen and teamsthe Ride gather to End at Alzheimer’s. the Esquire their“To seebattle the to woman a disease who hasthat raised has no you cure, and Country Club yearly to compete. changedwho you’ve my looked life,” McGinnis up to your said. entire life, lose

and of course some great golf tales,” McGin- Municipal Government Week essays nis“It’s said. an amazing day full of friends, games McGinnis said watching someone who she- - admired, not even know her name anymore, By JOHN COLE GLOVER lit a fire within her. McGinnis said she fund THE PARTHENON - The Ride to End Alzheimer’s is a motor andraises, every spreads other the person word andout worksthere dealingfor the Student essays will be displayed at City Hall cycle ride that is now in its third year. This Alzheimer’s association for her mom, herself grade students in public and private schools for the public. First, second and third place win year’s ride was the McGinnis Family’s biggest “I do this in the hopes that one day there The City of Huntington is inviting all fifth ners will read their essays before City Council. to date with 108 motorcycles resulting in- with this disease. make Huntington a better place to live, play TheStudent first place essays winner should will be winone lunchpage inwith length the Ginnis$15,000 and collected her brother, for Alzheimer’s has collected research. the to write an essay detailing how they would mayor in his office. The Erma’s Angels Ride, started by Mc will be a cure to stop this thief who steals moreour loved people ones by away,” the day.McGinnis According said. to the and work. These essays are part of a contest for and detail how they think Huntington could be most money for Alzheimer’s awareness in Alzheimer’s disease affects more and Municipal Government Week. improved as a city. The essays will be picked up the state of West Virginia for the past six - West Virginia recognizes the third week in by the mayor’s office Oct. 23 or can be dropped- years. Last year, Erma’s Angels collected gernativeAlzheimer’s disorder Foundation that of destroys America website,memory October as Municipal Government Week. This- tingtonoff at the and mayor’s has office.gained national recognition Jay$22,000 Rockefeller. and McGinnis was presented with andAlzheimer’s other important is defined mental as a functions.progressive de tedyear, by Municipal the Oct. 23. Government Week will be Oct. forWilliams several hasprojects, been leadingsuch as the the revival Drug Controlof Hun the Volunteer of the Year award alongside- Unfortunately, no cure currently exists, 19-23.“Municipalities Student essays are thewill level need of to government be submit Policy. but there are medications and other strate- closest to the citizens they serve,” Huntington “That experience was awesome and Er gies used to manage this disease. - friendsma’s Angels and family,”would notMcGinnis have the said. fundraising Kalyn Bordman can be contacted at bor- ciesThe put White forth. House recognized the mayor’s successMcGinnis without does the a lot support for those of our affected amazing by [email protected]. Mayor Steve Williams said in a press release. officeJohn in JuneCole ofGlover this year can for thebe anti-drugcontacted poli at “From police and fire protection to water and [email protected]. sewer service, cities provide a better quality of life in West Virginia.” Tri-Sigma sorority raises money Take Back the for Robbie Page Memorial Foundation By RILEY MAHONEY Night rally THE PARTHENON “Every year we use rocking chairs and sorority had its annual Rocking for Robbie it’s because we want to put our place in Marshall University’s Sigma Sigma Sigma hoursplace oflike children these children who are are sick,” immobilized Richberg Members of Tri-Sigma rocked for 24 insaid. hospital “We are beds immobilizing and things ourselves such as that.” for 24 poster party fundraising event this week. Tri-Sigma members rocked on the plaza

By KABZ JAMES they may not get to attend an event like this hours“Rocking this week for Robbie to fundraise is to raise money money for thefor THE PARTHENON again. McMullen encourages everyone to come ourRobbie philanthropy,” Page Memorial Conner Foundation. Richberg, junior of the Memorial Student Center from 8 a.m Marshall University students got creative at out and hear the stories of sexual and domestic economics major said. “It provides thera- hundredsto 8 p.m. Monday of children and Tuesday annually through the Take Back the Night poster making party at violence victims. peutic play for terminally ill children.” fundraisingThe Robbie events. Page The Foundationmoney goes to helps the “Our goal is to raise absolutely as much - to both communities because sexual violence is rateFirst postersYear South to useResidence at the TakeHall Tuesday. Back the Night notMcMullen just limited said to it’s college very importantstudents. to reach out Hill,Children’s North MedicalCarolina. Center in Dallas, Texas Students were given the opportunity to deco - Tri-Sigmaas we possibly National can,” RichbergPresident said. Mary Hast- andAs thefar asUNC student Children’s participation Hospital in in the Chapel fun- then be held by students as they march through fected by sexual violence, domestic violence or Robbie Page was the son of the fourth rally scheduled for Wednesday. These signs will McMullen wants anyone who has been af- 5 from Bulbar Polio. Sorority members and domestic violence. munity and on campus that survivors can go to thenings Hollowayestablished Page. the Page’sRobbie son Page died Memorial at age draising this week, Richberg said things- campusCampus chanting Advocate to raisefor CONTACT awareness Rape for sexualCrisis forstalking support. to know there are resources in the com have been positive. “It’s been really good,” Center Kylee McMullen said events like this cre- RichbergRiley Mahoney said. “We’ve can begotten contacted a lot of at dona ma- 1954.Fund in hopes of funding polio research. [email protected] and we are really thankful for that.” - The“They’re Take notBack alone The Nightand we kicks want off to at help 6:30 them p.m. This became the sorority’s official cause in sueate awarenesson college campusesfor those who across may the not nation. know that in any way that we can,” McMullen said. sexualMcMullen and domestic said everyone violence should is a widespread come out isto Kabz James can be contacted at james147@ the Take Back The Night rally because she said marshall.edu.Wednesday in the Student Center.

Members of Tri Sigma sorority rock in rocking chairs to raise money EMILY RICE | THE PARTHENON Volunteers make posters for the Take Back the Night rally Tuesday in JOCELYN GIBSON | THE PARTHENON for Robbie Page Memorial Foundation. First Year South.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Marshall point guard rehabbing for senior season

By BRITTANIE FOWLER THE PARTHENON After a knee injury ended her junior season, Marshall University women’s basketball player Norrisha Victrum is ex- pected to be cleared soon by doctors to begin full participa- tion in practice as she prepares for her senior season. Victrum suffered a com- plete tear of her right anterior cruciate ligament in a game against Florida International University Feb. 26. and has been on the path to recovery ever since Victrum had surgery a month after the injury, and has spent the offseason re- habbing her knee, but said she thinks she’s close to re- turning to the court. “I’m ahead in my rehab right now so I’m not rushing it,” Victrum said. “I’m doing exactly what my trainers are telling to me to do. I’m doing exercises, eating right and ic- ing (my knee).” With the season set to start in just over a month, Vic- trum said her injury hasn’t completely sidelined her this offseason. She said she has been able to participate in drills but said she has been barred from doing anything that involves contact until she is cleared. With her lengthy rehab pro- cess nearly complete, Victrum looked back on the injury and how it effected her. “It was probably the worst thing of my life so far,” Vic- trum said. “I was going up for a layup,” Victrum said, “and when I landed I knew (my knee) was torn because when I used to Norrisha Victrum possesses the ball against East Carolina University last season. PARTHENON FILE PHOTO get hurt I could just shake it off and worry about it after the game, but I “I was just thinking about my team and what her teammates from the sideline. The team finished with a 17-15 record last tried to walk on it and just fell to the ground.” I was going to do and how long it was going “I went back out on the bench and cheered season and reached the quarterfinals of the Victrum said there was a lot going through to take me to recover. I didn’t want to let my them on through the whole season and just Women’s Basketball Invitational. her mind at the time of the injury, but she team down,” Victrum said. “I just had to think tried giving a helping hand,” Victrum said. “If Victrum averaged 10.4 PPG, 3.5 APG, 2.9 said she was determined to do whatever she positively about it.” I saw somebody down, I tried to pick them up. RPG and 1.1 SPG in 25 games last season. could to help the team for the remainder of the Although she couldn’t make her impact felt I found opportunities to do more than what I Brittanie Fowler can be contacted at season. on the court, Victrum continued to support could do on the court.” [email protected]. Updated Football Schedule

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/RESULT Sept. 6 vs. Purdue Huntington, W.Va. W, 41-31 Sept. 12 @ Ohio Athens, Ohio L, 21-10 Sept. 19 vs. Norfolk State Huntington, W.Va. W, 45-7 Sept. 26 @ Kent State Kent, Ohio W, 36-29 (2-OT) Oct. 3 vs. Old Dominion Huntington, W.Va. W, 27-7 Oct. 9 vs. Southern Miss Huntington, W.Va. 7 p.m. ET

Oct. 17 @ Florida Atlantic Boca Raton, Fla. 12 p.m. ET

Oct. 24 vs. North Texas (HC) Huntington, W.Va. 3:30 p.m. ET

Oct. 31 @ Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. TBA

Nov. 7 @ Middle Tennnessee Murfreesboro, Tn. TBA

Nov. 14 vs. FIU Huntington, W.Va. TBA Nov. 21 Open Date N/A N/A

Nov. 27 @ Western Kentucky Bowling Green, Ky. 12 p.m. ET PARTHENON FILE PHOTO

page designed and edited by BRADLEY HELTZEL| [email protected] C M Y K 50 INCH 4 Opinion WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORIAL The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and Thursday during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for news and editorial content. News Engagement Day is more JOCELYN GIBSON EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] of an every day affair The beauty of the can be engaged, so you MEGAN OSBORNE SARA RYAN news is that it is al- can get the latest head- MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR ways changing. We are lines on your time and [email protected] [email protected] always learning and on the medium that disseminating new in- works for you. MALCOLM WALTON SHALEE ROGNEY formation, and the way If you’re into the SPORTS EDITOR LIFE! EDITOR we disseminate that in- old-fashioned print [email protected] [email protected] formation is constantly newspaper with your changing as well. coffee in the morning, BRADLEY HELTZEL WILL IZZO In today’s world of we’ve got that. If you ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR COPY EDITOR journalism, we need like to scroll through [email protected] [email protected] to know not only how the news as it’s hap- to put together a story, pening in real time on KAITLYN CLAY EMILY RICE but what means we Twitter, we have that ONLINE EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR need to get that story too. [email protected] [email protected] out in the most impact- If you want to get the ful way possible and news straight to your DONYELLE MURRAY MIKAELA KEENER how to write for that email inbox every day, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ASSIGNMENT EDITOR medium. we have you covered. [email protected] [email protected] Serious breaking The point is, we news may require live just want you to know SANDY YORK tweeting, and a jour- what’s happening in FACULTY ADVISER nalist has to be able to the news. Informed cit- [email protected] make that call and then izens make for a better they have to be able to society, and we really compose a newswor- appreciate it when CONTACT US: 109 Communications Bldg.|Marshall University|One John Marshall Drive INSTAGRAM SCREENSHOT thy tweet and get it out you go the extra mile Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected]|@MUParthenon to readers. Editors of The Parthenon and officers from the Society of Professional Journalists and engage with the There might be helped students participate in News Engagement Day on the Memorial Student Center news by doing more THE FIRST The Constitution of the times when coverage Plaza Tuesday. than reading, watching AMENDMENT United States of America would lend itself well and listening. Share it. to a Snapchat or a Periscope news is on Facebook. Face it, people are probably engaging Retweet it. Respond with a Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of video. And still there are whether you think you do or with the news whether they letter to the editor. religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the times when all you need is a not, you’re probably engaging want to or not because they We not only want you to freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to traditional news story, but with the news. are being bombarded with it read the news, but we want peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress those old school write ups can Tuesday was News Engage- on social media. you to become involved in of grievances. always be enhanced by mod- ment Day, celebrated by news The news isn’t dying. This it-story ideas, letters to the ern technology and means of media across campus and is the new-age of news. We editor, even Facebook com- delivery. the goal was to get people are changing the way we get ments get you engaged with BE HERD: GUIDELINES FOR SENDING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The news is on Twitter. The engaged, but if we’re honest the information to you, so you the news.

Please keep letters to the letters that are posted on The editor at 300 words or fewer. Parthenon website, www. Ways to stay engaged: They must be saved in Mi- marshallparthenon.com, can crosoft Word and sent as be printed at the discretion of 1. Subsribe an attachment. Longer let- the editors. Ways to stay engaged: ters may be used as guest The opinions expressed columns at the editor’s discre- in the columns and letters 1. RSS feeds of news websites tion. Guest column status will do not necessarily rep- not be given at the author’s resent the views of The 2. Subscribe to text alerts from local media outlets request. All letters must be Parthenon staff. signed and include an ad- Please send news releases 3. Follow local outlets on social media dress or phone number for to the editors at parthe- [email protected]. Please 4. Actively search hashtags while breaking news is happening edited for grammar, libelous keep in mind, letters are statements,confirmation. available Letters mayspace be printed based on timeliness, or factual errors. Compelling newsworthiness and space. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Understanding preceeds prevention The West Virginia Social ones of the victims deserve Through this understand- Work Education Consor- our focused efforts to pre- ing, we can intervene better tium, representing the vent such wanton disregard to affect needed change. Social Work Programs/ of human life from being a WV-SWEC continues to find schools in the state of West part of our future. ways to advance our un- Virginia, joins the multitude These efforts have their derstanding and that of our of voices across the nation, genesis in informed discus- communities regarding the offering condolences to the sions on race relations and chasm that exists relative families and friends of the realistic understandings to prejudice and animating nine people who lost their of the pervasiveness and prejudice into senseless and lives in the June 17 mass preventability of the gun destructive acts. shooting at Emanuel African violence problem that is Each WV-SWEC school Methodist Episcopal Church unique to the United States. has undertaken activities to in Charleston, S.C. There is no better time than further discussions within This tragedy has shaken now to initiate these con- our communities regarding the community of Charles- versations, which, by many, prejudice and racial conflict. ton, S.C, with resulting are misunderstood and We will continue the disbelief and sadness felt by avoided. struggle to understand all every community across our The writings and behav- the dimensions of the gen- nation. The lives of so many ior of Dylann Roof, indicate esis of such odious and have been changed forever racial hatred was his motiva- shocking acts. Increased un- due to this senseless act. tion for deliberately killing derstanding and discussion The West Virginia Social the church members who of topics such as race, class, Work Education Consor- so graciously welcomed him and violence, can serve to tium (WV-SWEC) expresses into their fellowship. begin the overdue process utmost grief and offers Some have said there of changing both institu- heartfelt condolences to were other factors moti- tions and the societies that AP PHOTO |BRUCE SMITH all those affected by the vating Dylann Roof’s evil engender such violent acts Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. speaks at a news conference in Charleston, S.C., Sept. 24, announcing the tragedy. animus. and minds. distribution of $2.5 million to victims’ families and survivors of the June 17 shootings at Emanuel Our thoughts are with the Although we deride such a With Respect and loved ones of the victims heinous act, we must strive Sincerity, AME Church. Nine people, including the church’s pastor, were shot and killed at the church during and the citizens of Charles- to understand as completely WV Social Work Ed- a Bible Study June 17. Riley said 6,500 people donated to the fund from across the nation and four ton, South Carolina at this as we can understand why ucation Consortium foreign countries. time. The families and loved this occurred. Members

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By KELSIE LIVELY THE PARTHENON Metal bands Rob Zombie and Godsmack rocked the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Wednesday night as they came together to co- ROB ZOMBIE AND headlined one of three shows together. “fans” who had snuck back stage and into their dressing room. DuringPerforming the band’sfirst, Godsmack set, Godsmack opened front with mana pre-recorded Sully Erna skit promised of two the crowded that if they were to outshine Sydney, Australia’s crowd he would put the video footage from the show into the upcoming GODSMACK PLAY Godsmack documentary. Towards the end of the set, Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin performed an instrumental section in which they played dueling drums, creating a unique experience where the two went head to head exchanging drum lines and playing simultaneously.

and the crowed sang along shining their cell phone lights as if they THE BIG SANDY Before Rob Zombie took the stage Country Roads filled the arena were stars in the dark arena. Performing last, Zombie and his band took the stage with their faces painted white with black streaks and greeting the crowd with

The crowd responded to Zombie’s music by jumping around and Metal bands leave crowd head-banging and excited headwelcoming banging screams along withand muffledthe band; curse girls words. were placed on the shoulders of their boyfriends and husbands. after an energetic performance Tuesday night arena, as the excitement from the night was still very much in them. KelsieWhen theLively final can song be contacted finished the at crowd,[email protected]. ears ringing, exited the

Godsmack lead guitarist Tony Rombola performs onstage during the band's performance at Big Sandy Arena Tuesday. KELSIE TYSON | THE PARTHENON D.P. Dough free calzone day returns

By CASEY ADKINS “It’s awesome; it’s free THE PARTHENON food,” said Jessica Parish, D.P. Dough was able to give management and economics back to the community Tuesday major at Marshall. Students by giving away free calzones took pictures of the line and starting at 5 p.m. Customers promoted the event through were given a choice of either a social media. Roni Zoni or a Cheese Zone. Due to the store’s loca- Marshall University students tion, a number of regular as well as locals started to line customers are students. up at the door at 3:30 p.m. “I usually eat here at least “Before we ever gave out our once or twice a week,” said first zone we probably had 75 Elijah Stevens, biomechan- people at the door,” said T.J. ics major. Stevens said his Johnson, store owner. favorite menu item is the After lining up at the door, cheese steak, but he still customers were asked to like waited in line for a Roni the D.P. Dough Facebook page Zoni to show his support. or follow the company on Twit- Not all of Tuesday’s cus- ter and Instagram before being tomers were students. handed a ticket. Frank Cheney, a retired New “It’s going great right now. Jersey police officer, waited We’re are only on a 15 minute in line for a calzone because wait because our employees he was not able to make it are working really hard,” said last year. “I couldn’t come Johnson. Johnson also said ev- last year because I was sick. erything was made fresh, which It’s nice a restaurant can do made the wait time impressive. this every once in a while,” The event was scheduled to Cheney said. end at 8 p.m. and Johnson said D.P. Dough plans to do that every person in line will more promotions and to be fed. “I don’t care if it’s 7:59. start an online ordering We aren’t turning anyone away,” campaign which entails giv- Johnson added. CASEY ADKINS | THE PARTHENON ing away free menu items. D.P. Dough also brought in a D.P. Dough gaves back to the community with free calzone day. “The franchise already juggler, a magician and speakers gives away a free zone a day to play music and entertain the customers in However, not all locations are required to “More than 2,000 boxes had to be folded,” through social media promotions,” Adkins said. line. host a Free Calzone Day. The stores volunteer. said Alex Adkins, assistant manager. Adkins D.P. Dough employee Shena Hatten handed “Figured hey, we’re already giving away free “As for Huntington, it will be done every year,” has been an employee for more than four years. tickets to students as they got in line. Accord- food. We might as well go all the way,” Johnson Johnson said. “This is about the time midterms are start- ing to Hatten, the customers were cooperative. said. According to Johnson, preparation was diffi- ing so it gives students a break,” Adkins said. “It brings the community together for sure,” During Free Calzone Day last year, more cult especially when it came to estimating how “We just want to show appreciation to our cus- Hatten said. “The customers are what it’s all than 800 customers were served. Tuesday, the much of the ingredients to order. “We brought tomers and promote business to students.” about.” restaurant anticipated more than 1,000 cus- in two employees at noon, and some will stay The students also showed appreciation Casey Adkins can be contacted at ad- tomers. The franchise record is 1,038. until 3 a.m. tonight,” Johnson said. while waiting in line. [email protected].

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