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U & MU 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Registering for second semester By DWIGHT JORGE register and they will have a THE PARTHENON hold on their account.” In order to relieve fresh- Students may look at the men of one problem at the academic calendar online beginning of the school year, through the Marshall Univer- students enter the fall semes- sity website to learn about ter with schedules in place. their registration dates. In contrast, during the “We allow all folks who are spring semester all of the - scheduling responsibilities are ister as early as they want on the freshman’s shoulders. toclassified on freshman as freshman registration to reg Roberta Ferguson, Mar- days,” Ferguson said. “ Sev- THE PARTHENON shall University registrar, eral years ago we would do a Freshman should schedule appointments with advisers to prepare for advance registration, Monday, October 28. recommends that students alphabetical breakdown but prepare early for their second now we just used the class that all hold are removed,” Richards said. students do not need to be Students have the Student semesters. breakdown.” Ferguson said. Richards also said another overly concerned due to the Resource Center available to “The most common mis- Freshman students will Nicholas Richards, sopho- key tool that can be taken ad- structure of the curriculum. them for use at the Memorial take is student’s waiting until need to have advising holds more double major in arts and vantage of, are classmates. “In the fall of 2010 the uni- Student Center. The center the last minute,” Ferguson removed during the second special education said fresh- “Make friends and get to versity changed the general includes four fulltime special said. “We have so much in- semester in order to register. man need to come prepared. know people that are a part education curriculum so ba- advisors, who are available for formation available online “The single biggest mis- “Do it as soon as possible of your major, so they can sically whether you are in students to speak with about for students, but if students don’t delay try to get every- help you understand what science, education or arts and their schedules. don’t access it, it won’t ben- would be to not check their thing you want to do ahead of you need to do for different media, you are taking pretty Dwight Jorge can be con- efit them. We find a lot of accounttake first before time studentsit is time make for time and always be prepared classes,” Richards said. much the same core education tacted at Jorge@marshall. times that student will go to them to register to make sure to go in and have it done,” Ferguson said undecided courses,” Fergusan said. edu. Navigating Marshall’s website By DWIGHT JORGE Cummings also said he wants students is very helpful when a student is just “Get some help learning the website troubleshooting your issue, and make THE PARTHENON to feel comfortable using the website’s new getting into a new course during the because it can be confusing for some sure that your problem is taken care of New Marshall University students tools. semester,” Matters said. “It tells them with the appropriate resources.” have more tools available to them “The main Marshall University web- exactly where they need to go for suggest for them to go to the IT depart- While the Marshall website is a through the university website than site contains a variety of information class.” mentat first. at If Drinko a student Library,” needs Matters help I would said. useful tool, students also have the ever before. for current students, alumni, faculty, The website also allows students Matters also said he has never had ability to download the Marshall The Marshall website was rede- staff and the surrounding community,” to access MUOnline which maybe uti- issues with getting help, all it takes is app for their smartphone. The app signed and launched at the beginning Cummings said. “Students have a dedi- lized by professors during the actual a little bit of patience. provides quick access to general in- of 2013, with the goal of being user cated portal at myMU that is designed school year for classwork. “They are pretty great, I haven’t had formation about campus, including friendly on multiple platforms. to provide access to the tools that they “MUOnline is our online learning a problem that they haven’t been able campus maps, telephone directories, “The website changed in Janu- system where you can access your to help me with.” listings of services and key websites. ary of 2013,” John Cummings, be accessed using the ‘MU Tools’ link courses, assignments, grades and Cummings also suggests students This fall, a new module will be in- director of web and online ap- atwould the top most of benefitthe Marshall from. myMUUniversity can other course related material either seek help from the IT Service desk. troduced, allowing students to check plications, said. “The design was website.” through a web browser or compatible “Any student experiencing an issue the balance of their Herd Points ac- implemented to be more acces- William Matters, sophomore, said mobile device,” Cummings said. with the website or any other gen- count and add additional points to sible and to conform to a variety he uses the website every couple of Matters suggest new students eral technical issue is encouraged,” their ID Card. of devices including tablets and days during the semester. should seek help in order to utilize the Cummings said. “Our helpful service Dwight Jorge can be contacted at mobile phones.” “Student schedule, under myMU, online tools available. desk technicians can assist you with [email protected]. myMU MUOnline MYMU is the tab for a students’s Marshall the next semester, sign up for finacial aid This is where your professors will post the work, tests and teacher’s notes. University email, the only email professors and even get announcements of what is onlne assignments, and if you have an This is the basic tab to get everything use to reach students. Also, students can happening locally in Huntington and on online class this is where you will find involving Marshall studies online check their grades, sign up for classes for the Marshall campus.

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U & MU 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM 2013 Football Schedule The Miami The Middle (OH) Red Tennessee State Blue Hawks Raiders Game 1 – vs. Miami (OH) Where the Location: Oxford, Ohio Game 7 – at Middle Tennessee State Mascot: Red Hawks Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn. 2012 record: 4-8, 3-5 in MAC Mascot: Blue Raiders Key players: Dayonne Nunley (CB), Nick Harwell (WR) 2012 record: 8-4, 6-2 in Sun Belt Thunder rolls The Thundering Herd and the Red Hawks have had bad blood Key Players: Reggie Whatley (KR), Kevin Byard (S) since 1971 when the Red Hawks showed no mercy to the Young The Blue Raiders are coming off of a successful season, in- cluding a big win over ACC member Georgia Tech. MTSU is last season, particularly in the non-conference portion with away joining C-USA this season after competing in the Sun Belt since Thundering Herd. The Red Hawks played a very difficult schedule Joan C. Edwards Stadium 2000. PICTURED ABOVE in the MAC East division. The Red Hawks will be without last years startinggames at QB Ohio Zach State, Dysert, Boise who State was and drafted Cincinnati, by the and Denver finished Broncos fifth Joan C. Edwards Stadium, known affectionately as “The Joan,” in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Southern has been home to Thundering Herd Football since 1991. Since Miss Golden The Gardner- advantages in all of college football, posting a 105-10 home Eagles record.its opening, The theJoan stadium hosted has every boasted Division one of1-AA the Nationalbest home-field Cham- Webb Runnin’ pionship game from 1991 to 1996 (with the Herd winning in Bulldogs Game 8 – vs. Southern Miss - Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Game 2 – vs. Gardner-Webb Mascot: Golden Eagles named1992 and for 1996) a woman. and five Mid-American Conference Champion Location: Boiling Springs, N.C. 2012 record: 0-12, 0-8 in C-USA shipOriginally games. builtThe Joanto accommodate was also the 30,000 first major fans, collegeJoan C. Edwards stadium Mascot: Runnin’ Bulldogs Key Players: Rakeem Nunez-Roches (T), Deron Wilson (CB) Stadium has been expanded to its current capacity of 38, 016 2012 record: 3-8, 2-4 in Big South Southern Miss had a disastrous season in 2012, plummeting and is designed for a future expansion to 55,000. Located at its from C-USA Champions in 2011 to being winless in 2012. Ellis north end is the Shewey Athletic Center, which includes locker Gardner-Webb will begin the 2013 season with a new head rooms, a media room, athletic training facilities and coaches of- coachKey withplayers: Carroll Seth McCray Cranfill returning (TE), Tanner to his Burch alma (LB) mater. The Thun- replaced by Todd Monken. dering Herd is 12-1 against FCS opponents since moving to the Johnson was fired after only one season as head coach and was and construction of an indoor practice facility is set to begin FBS in 1997. besidefices. Ajacent the stadium to the in complex the coming is a months.13,000 sq. ft training center The University The Ohio of Alabama- Birmingham The Bobcats Blazers Game 3 – at Ohio Location: Athens, Ohio Mascot: Bobcats Game 9 – vs. UAB 2012 record: 9-4, 4-4 in MAC Location: Birmingham, Ala. Key players: Beau Blankenship (RB) Mascot: Blazers The 2013 meeting between these two rivals will be the 57th 2012 record: 3-9, 3-5 in C-USA Battle for the Bell. The Bobcats are 19-8 in the past two seasons, Key Players: Darrin Reaves (RB), Austin Brown (QB) including two straight wins over the Thundering Herd. The Bob- The Blazers had a forgettable season last season but does have plenty of young talent, including rising junior RB Dar- Tettleton, who lead the Bobcats the past two seasons. Ohio leads thecats all-time will have series to find 31-19-6, a way including to win this 2-1 season against without the Herd QB during Tyler season. the Doc Holliday era. rin Reaves, who was a first team all-conference selection last The Tulsa The Virginia The Cam Henderson Center,often called “The Cam” opened in Golden 1981, is home to Marshall basketball and volleyball. Capacity was actually lowered during a renovation in 1999 to its cur- Tech Hokies rent 9,048. The complex is named for former Marshall men’s Game 4 – at Virginia Tech Hurricane basketball and football coach Cam Henderson, who is widely Location: Blacksburg, Va. credited with inventing the fast-break offense that is prevalent Mascot: Hokies Game 10 – at Tulsa in all levels of basketball today. 2012 record: 7-6, 4-4 in ACC Location: Tulsa, Okla. Located in the heart of campus, The Henderson Center is a Key Players: Logan Thomas (QB), Jack Tyler (LB) Mascot: Golden Hurricane multi-functional building. Attached to it is a 800 seat natato- Last season was a major disappointment by Virginia Tech’s stan- 2012 record: 11-3 rium that houses Marshall Swimming and Diving as well as dards, but ended on a high note with a close bowl victory over Key Players: Keyarris Garrett (WR), Demarco Nelson (S) Gullickson Hall, which is home to ROTC, engineering and stu- Rutgers. Head Coach Frank Beamer is entering his 25th season in Tulsa won the Conference USA championship last season and dent-athlete support facilities. Blacksburg. The Herd has come up short 5 times against the Hok- will probably be favored to defend the title. The Golden Hur- ies since 1997, most recently in a 30-10 contest in Huntington. ricane has won four of its past five bowl games. The UT-San The Florida Antonio International Roadrunners Golden Panthers Game 5 – vs. UTSA Location: San Antonio, Texas Game 11: - at Florida Int’l Mascot: Roadrunners Location: Miami, Fla. 2012 record: 8-4, 3-3 in WAC Mascot: Golden Panthers Key Players: Triston Wade (DB), Steven Kurfehs (LB) 2012 record: 3-9. 2-6 in Sun Belt UTSA has an up and coming football team that is joining C-USA Key Players: Greg Hickman (DL) this season after spending just one season in the WAC after mov- of C-USA the Herd has on its schedule in 2013. The Herd and Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex ing to the FBS as a transitional team. The Roadrunners is coached Florida International is the fourth and final new member by former Miami (FL) head coach Larry Coker. The game against Golden Panthers last met in the 2011 Beef-o-Brady’s bowl, in UTSA will be Marshall’s homecoming game. which the Herd was victorious 20-10 Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex, currently under con- struction, will be the new home of Marshall soccer. The Soccer Complex is being built on the former site of the Veterans Me- The East morial Field House, which was home to Marshall Basketball The Florida Carolina

Atlantic Owls Pirates through the ‘60s and ‘70s. The former soccerSee FACILITIES|field, Sam Page Hood 7 Game 12: - vs. East Carolina Game 6 – at Florida Atlantic Location: Greenville, N.C. Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Mascot: Pirates Mascot: Owls 2012 record: 8-5, 7-1 in C-USA 265490 2012 record: 3-8, 2-5 in Sun Belt Key Players: Vintavious Cooper (RB), Derrell Johnson (LB) Key Players: Nexon Dorvilus (TE), William Dukes (WR) CHESAPEAKE GOLF University in the R+L Carriers Bowl. 2013 will be the third is joining C-USA this season after spending the past seven in the straightEast Carolina season finishedthat the its Herd season and off Pirates with ahave loss toplayed Louisiana each PARTHENON SunThe Belt. Owls struggled under first year head coach Carl Pelini. FAU 2 x 2.0 other in the regular season finale.

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YOU ONLINE POLL ABOUT US How are you paying for Have you decided what subject The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students CAN Monday through Friday during the regular semester and Thursday during the be summer. The editorial staff is responsible for news and editorial content. college tuition? you will major in? l Scholarships or grants l Ye s STAFF l rebecca stephens herd Student loans l Yes, but I might change it EXECUTIVE EDITOR Visit marshallparthenon.com [email protected] to have your opinion heard. l Parents l No samuel speciale dwight jorge MANAGING EDITOR news EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] EDITORIAL will vance codi mohr sports EDITOR Life! eDITOR [email protected] [email protected] Education is necessary for a better society

SANDY YORK In just a few short months, many fresh- Because of this, many universities FACULTY ADVISER focus on making sure freshmen have re- education, knowledge and a better un- [email protected] sources that help them deal with stress derstandinga primary benefit of the world of getting and one’s a college self four-yearmen will startdegree. their first college classes. and the demands of college. The goal is to are just as satisfying and rewarding. CONTACT US Only 56 percent of them will finish a- Knowledge has driven humankind to men is underwhelming. For a country a degree. progress beyond cave paintings and ru- 109 Communications Bldg. thatThe is graduationsupposed to rate be for at thefirst forefront time fresh of encourageMarshall studentsUniversity to hasreturn improved and finish its dimentary understandings of the world, Marshall University One John Marshall Drive technology, intellect and progress, Amer- freshman retention rate — 71 percent — and it was the ideas of students in an- Huntington, 25755 ica’s education system is not turning out but the reality for many colleges is that cient academies that established much of [email protected] enough graduates. freshmen are not coming back. modern thinking. In a Harvard study, college dropouts Tuition cost is mostly to blame, as it has Plato, the founder of the Academy in THE FIRST The Constitution of the said not being prepared for academic AMENDMENT United States of America work, not being able to cope with compe- of the steady tuition increase, scholar- tition, family, jobs and the cost of tuition shipsoutpaced and inflationgrants are since not enoughthe ‘70s. and Because many Athens, said human behavior flows from Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or and is influenced by knowledge. What prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, were the main reasons they prematurely students have to rely on loans. actions. or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble; and to ended their college education. It is true Rising tuition costs are certainly dis- peopleThere think is no and doubt know that influences education their is petition the Government for a redress of grievances. suasive, but they should never discourage important if people are to respect and degree later in their life, but most who a student from pursuing an education. honor each other. As freshmen begin that some will go on to finish a college Education opens up many possibilities their college career, it is of utmost impor- will never walk across an aisle on gradu- and opportunities that would not be tance that they give their best because LETTER TO THE EDITOR ationdo not day. finish within the first six years attainable otherwise. While jobs are the future starts in the university. Marshall President provides strategies for college success

By Stephen Kopp Welcome to Marshall University! The gathering of new students on campus for Orien- tation signals the dawning of new possibilities. As such, it is an auspicious time to share with you and your parents five tried-and-true strategies for college success. 1. Take advantage of our Marshall President Stephen Kopp resource-rich environment. From the Drinko Library to success, both academi- the Memorial Student Cen- cally and personally. Your ter and from the Office of future depends on attend- Financial Aid to the Recreation ing to important obligations Center, you’ll find a multitude and completing them on of helpful hubs where you can time. Please do yourself an do everything from improve enormous favor: do not pro- your writing skills to discover crastinate. When you get MCT CAMPUS new career possibilities. You behind in your courses, it be- can stay fit, mix with friends, comes tough to catch up and and reserve study rooms. keep up. If you find yourself W 2. Get involved with stu- in this predicament, seek out EDITOR’S PICKS: A GUIDE TO HUNTINGTON dent organizations. your professor immediately. Learning on a college cam- Be proactive and interactive. pus transcends the classroom. Don’t wait until your situation Find your true self while serv- slips toward crisis before tak- Huntington might be a small city, but there What are your favorite places in Huntington? ing in student government or ing action. on the sustainability commit- 5. Never lose sight of earn- are plenty of places to go and many things to do. Tweet us your answers @MUParthenon tee. Be a diversity ambassador, ing your college degree. The following list is not comprehensive, play intramurals, or be part of The commitment is a very a recognized club team like la- serious one. Many people but a list of our favorite places in and around crosse or equestrian. Join the unknown to you — largely DWIGHT JORGE, NEWS EDITOR Marching Thunder, the Fife federal and state taxpayers Huntington. The city has much to offer to Place to eat: Black Sheep Burrito and Brews and Drum Corps, or explore and donors — are making an Marshall University students who are willing Grocery store: Barboursville Kroger Greek life. There are possibili- investment in you and your Place to shop: Pet Palace ties aplenty and friends yet future. This investment is to go out and explore the city. Movie theater: Cinemark unmet. beneficial to all concerned, Recreational spot: PetSafe Dog Park 3. Use our helpful service especially you, but only if you centers. complete your degree. Today, REBECCA STEPHENS, EXECUTIVE EDITOR The Student Resource Cen- make a solemn commitment Place to eat: Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House Non-profit: United Way of the River Cities ter is where to go if you don’t to finish what you are start- Grocery store: Foodfair WILL VANCE, SPORTS EDITOR know where to go for an an- ing. Realize that writing “some Place to shop: Target Place to eat: Fat Patty’s swer. Maybe you need help college” on your résumé is Movie theater: Cinemark Grocery store: Fifth Avenue Kroger with academic advising or fi- really the same as writing Recreational spot: Ritter Park Place to shop: Pullman Square nancial aid services. Our staff “quitter.” Begin this journey can guide you to the person with the end in mind – a per- Recreational spot: Tailgating at Football games who can be of greatest help sonal pledge – to walk across Non-profit: Huntington Museum of Art Movie theater: Netflix to you. Take advantage of our the stage at Commencement SAMUEL SPECIALE, MANAGING EDITOR Career Services Center for in- as a college graduate. Never Place to eat: La Famiglia Non-profit: 1st and 10 Foundation formation about internships lose sight of this goal. Apply Grocery store: The Wild Ramp CODI MOHR, LIFE! EDITOR and job opportunities. Please your vast potential to accom- Place to shop: The Shops at Heritage Station Place to eat: Rocco’s Little Italy do not wait until your senior plishing it. Movie theater: Marquee Cinemas Grocery store: Barboursville Kroger year! The years ahead hold great Recreational spot: Beech Fork Lake Place to shop: Marshalls 4. Manage your time promise for you as some of Movie theater: Cinemark wisely. the best and most fulfilling Recreational spot: Barboursville Park This consideration is of years of your life. Non-profit: Huntington City Mission utmost importance to your We are…Marshall! Non-profit: Huntington Area Food Bank

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Dan Hollis selected as West Virginia Professor of the Year By KATIE WISE McKernan, an English profes- marking the various places Hol- THE PARTHENON sor, in 2000; and Dr. Steven lis’ past students have started Dan Hollis, interim assistant Mewaldt, a psychology profes- careers. dean of Marshall University's sor, in 2003. Hollis said he puts a great deal School of Journalism and Mass In addition to the Reynolds of effort into making his class- Communications, has been se- and Carnegie awards, Hollis room engaging and energetic, lected as the 2012 Carnegie received the 2011 Marshall yet believes students should Foundation for the Advance- University Pickens-Queen Ex- work hard for their grades and ment of Teaching West Virginia cellence in Teaching Award, value their education. Professor of the Year. which honors outstanding ju- “Students are going to learn Hollis was selected as the nior faculty who are teaching best and their lives are going to representative from West full-time and are either tenured be better down the road if you Virginia from nearly 300 pro- or have tenure track appoint- push them and make them a lit- fessors in the nation. ment, and who have completed tle uncomfortable now,” Hollis The recipient of the Marshall said. “I have high expectations & Shirley Reynolds Outstand- for the students and I don’t ing Teacher Award at Marshall placeone to in five six yearsconsecutive of service years, at compromise my standards for University is automatically andMarshall. seven He of has the also past taken eight, first in them very much. I try to get nominated for the Carnegie the News/Sports/Public Affairs them to buy into the idea that award. Hollis was the recipient Category of the National Broad- this is important and working of this award for the 2010-2011 casting Society and Alpha Rho hard now is an investment to academic year, thus paving his Epsilon Professional Electronic their future.” way to the Carnegie Award. Media Awards. Spring and fall semesters do This year, a state Professor However, Hollis said awards not limit the timeframe Hollis of the Year was recognized in can only minimally measure spends engaging students in 30 states and the District of Hollis’ true success. Hollis said the classroom. Columbia. his ultimate accomplishment Outside of typical semesters, Hollis said the award is just a is seeing his students succeed, Hollis teaches summer school, cool thing presented to him for and knowing the role he played and for the past eleven years, doing something he truly loves. in their success. has taught at the West Virginia “I love teaching, it is what I Hollis goes above and Governor’s Honors Academy. do,” Hollis said. “In some as- beyond his bare minimum re- “I love teaching and I want to pects, it is just an award and quirements as a professor. In spend as much time as possible a recognition of what I am do- many ways, he actively serves in the classroom.” ing.” I don’t teach because of the not only as professor, but To Hollis, he is simply a man awards, I teach because I love also, adviser, counselor, critic, doing what he loves each and teaching and the rush I get out and most importantly, friend. everyday, yet his profound of it.” “My biggest accomplishment impact on students and the As humble as he may come is what my former students entire Marshall University across, Hollis said the Carnegie do,” Hollis said. “That is what I School of Journalism and Mass award is the most prestigious get the most enjoyment out of Communications is undeni- and ranks the highest of all able. His drive and unheeding other rewards he has received. knowing that they are out there determination to help stu- Only three other Marshall doingand the what most they long want term to benefit- do and dents succeed and accomplish professors have won the Carn- doing great stuff.” their dreams has proven to be egie award before Hollis: Dr. a staple in the journalism pro- COURTESY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Karen Mitchell, a mathemat- large national map peppered gram and in the lives of those On a wall in his office a Dan Hollis, interim assistant dean of Marshall University's School of Journalism and Mass Communications, has ics professor in 1995; Dr. John with multi-colored pushpins he touches. been selected as the 2012 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching West Virginia Professor of the Year. Senate, presidential powers collide in key case of recess appointments By James Rosen long tradition in which presi- recess appointments. He'd has to decide when the Senate National Labor Relations Board Constitutional scholars are MCCLATCHY dents going back to George made 171 of them during his is in recess. since Obama made his appoint- watching the case closely be- WASHINGTONBUREAU(MCT) Washington have bypassed the The high court probably ments in January 2012. cause it pits two branches of WASHINGTON _ The Su- Senate by making judicial and Obama resumed the practice wouldn't hear arguments until Already, one of the cir- governments against each other preme Court is expected to executive branch appointments offirst making six-plus recess years appointments in office. October at the earliest. cuit courts that ruled against in a way that few cases do. take up a groundbreaking when it wasn't in session. From 1962 to 2004, three Obama has frozen implemen- It appears to hinge on a lin- separation-of-powers case Such actions, called "recess 2009, and while he's made only circuit courts ruled that Presi- tation of the agency's actions guistic question: What did later this month that features appointments," have come 32,when he he hasn't took officestopped. in January While dents Dwight Eisenhower, pending expected Supreme the Framers mean when they a constitutional clash between under scrutiny as presidents Democrats control the Senate, Jimmy Carter and George W. Court review, and dozens of enshrined in Article 2 of the the president's right to make sometimes have used the pro- both parties must agree to a Bush had legally exercised their - Constitution: "The President recess appointments and the cess to name controversial recess, and Republicans have constitutional power to make versals of earlier NLRB rulings appointees. Beyond constitu- refused to do so. recess appointments. againstfirms have them. sued seeking re Vacancies that may happen high-level picks. "What this case really encap- Then, in January and again The NLRB decisions in- duringshall have the PowerRecess toof fillthe up Sen all- Senate'sAll 45 authorityRepublican to senators confirm the increased polarization in sulates is the breakdown of the in May of this year, two cir- cluded allowing employees to ate, by granting Commissions are asking the high court to Washington.tional issues, the case reflects American system of govern- cuit courts said Obama had complain about their bosses which shall expire at the end of uphold two recent federal ap- Democrats blocked some ment," said Sanford Levinson, a overstepped his bounds and on Facebook, permitting End of their next Session." pellate decisions that President nominees of President George University of Texas law profes- impinged on the Senate's con- unions to charge workers for In ruling against Obama Barack Obama acted uncon- W. Bush and Republicans have sor. "The Senate doesn't play stitutional advise-and-consent lobbying activities and au- in January, the U.S. Court of stitutionally in naming three impeded Obama's choices, re- fair, and now Obama doesn't thorizing unions to speed up Appeals for the District of Co- people to the National Labor fusing to hold votes on them play fair. The same thing appointments. workplace organizing elec- lumbia Circuit focused on the Relations Board in January and keeping the Senate open happened during the Bush power"It's almost to confirm inconceivable senior tions in the face of mounting article "the" before "Recess" in 2012 when the Senate wasn't in formal session when law- administration." that they won't take this case internal opposition. that clause, interpreting it to in full recess. makers go home in bids to Legal analysts say the Su- up," Levinson said of the high But the case's impact could mean that the Framers were "The president is circum- prevent him from making re- preme Court probably will court justices. "It has major be much broader, calling into limiting such appointments to venting the Constitution and its cess appointments. accept the case June 20 because consequences for the adminis- question the rulings of judges the one formal recess. system of checks and balances," When Democrats started tration of the modern American who were recess appointees Charles Craver, a George Wash- Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho said in a using the stay-in-session ma- circuits across the country have state." and the actions of federal agen- ington University law professor, statement last week. neuver against Bush in April issuedfederal contradictory appeals courts rulings in five on At immediate stake are cies that have leaders who took Obama says he followed a 2007, he stopped making how much leeway a president more than 200 actions by the See SENATE| Page 7

office the same way. SOJMC and COFA to become College of Arts and Media By REBECCA STEPHENS June 30, and Maribea Barnes, as- discussion, the decision to com- students, and we’re all about its efforts on recruitment and Reynolds said. “Our goal is to EXECUTIVE EDITOR sociate professor of the School of bine the two was reached. what can we do that ensures retention, as well as advising. make sure they succeed, that The class of 2017 enters Mar- Art and Design, will be the interim our students’ future.” Tammy Reynolds, administrative they get that diploma. We want shall University during a time of director for the 2013-2014 year. Van Horn said he assembled Dooley said the relationship assistant for the SOJMC, will be the to be there with them all the heavy restructuring, but great “It’s exciting,” Van Horn said. a Oncetransition the decisioncommittee was made final, between the SOJMC and COFA did student services specialist for the way.” promise of new opportunities. “You don’t very often get the up of SOJMC and COFA faculty not develop once the merger was advising center. Reynolds said the Of long-term goals for the new Effective July 1, the W. Page opportunity in higher educa- members. announced, but rather, it has ex- center will offer an online advising college, Van Horn said those will Pitt School of Journalism and tion to be part of something like Vicki Stroeher, interim associ- isted for quite some time through module equipped with necessary take a great deal of time to develop, Mass Communications and the creating a new academic unit. I ate dean of the College of Fine the use of shared labs and student forms and curriculum sheets, as and due to rapid technological, soci- College of Fine Arts, which in- consider that to be one, a real Arts, was one of two co-chairs crossover with majors and minors. well as a mentoring program, and etal and cultural changes cannot yet cludes the School of Music and privilege, and I also think it’s on this committee. Dan Hollis, “In terms of the sort-of stun- there are more programs in the be defined. Theatre and the School of Art a signal from this administra- interim assistant dean of the ning announcement of the works. “I think the most important and Design, will merge to create School of Journalism and Mass merging, the building of the “The School of Journalism thing that I think we can ac- the College of Arts and Media. in these two units, that are Communications was the other. relationship was much less students know that if they have complish with creating this new Don Van Horn, dean of the Col- verytion thatdynamic they havestanding confidence alone, The committee consisted of stunning because it had already a problem, they can come here.” college is to develop new cur- lege of Fine Arts, will be the dean coming together and creating three SOJMC faculty members, started,” Dooley said. “It was Reynolds said. “I just hope the riculum and new programs that of the new college. Janet Dooley, a new college that will be very and three COFA faculty members. already beginning without coax- College of Fine Arts students, offer our students opportuni- interim dean of the SOJMC, will forward thinking and progres- Stroeher said the job of the ing from anybody else. We just now the College of Arts and Me- ties in the realm of the arts and be the director of the SOJMC and sive. It’s really an extraordinary committee was to bring the two saw that there were areas where dia, will be able to realize that as communication, and how those an associate dean of the new col- opportunity for us to really do schools together in terms of fac- the different majors could work well. I want it to be all one family.” disciplines complement one lege. David Castleberry, interim something pretty special.” ulty governance by determining together, and we started work- Reynolds said colleges do another,” Van Horn said. “We’re director of the School of Music Van Horn said that Gayle what the faculty’s role is in the ing in those directions.” a great deal to help with the going to have to be innovative in and Theatre, will return to his Ormiston, provost and senior new college, and developing ap- Van Horn said as of July 1 transition from high school, the way we prepare students to previous role of associate dean, vice president of Academic Af- propriate faculty policies. the most evident change will but that the goal of the advis- move into the work force, and to and Richard Kravchak will be the fairs, requested to meet with “I think once we all get to include the disappearance of ing center is to continue helping become contributing, construc- director of the School of Music know one another, everyone is COFA’s name, but soon a new students throughout their col- tive citizens.” and Theatre. Byron Clercx, cur- year to discuss the idea of going to see that we’re all really advising center will be open lege careers. Rebecca Stephens can be rent director of the School of Art thehim merger. just after After the a first couple of theof about the same thing,” Stroeher to students of the college. “We want to help them all contacted at stephens107@ and Design, has resigned effective weeks of meetings and heavy said. “We’re all really about the This advising center will focus the way through to the end,” marshall.edu.

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Facilities Surviving Marshall Continued from Page 3 Field, is being used to built indoor practice facilities. The Vet- erans Memorial Soccer Complex will be completed by the start Tips for surviving the early years and making the most of of the 2013 soccer season. your Marshall University experience. Find your study spot. Dot Hicks Field Whether on campus or off, every student needs a space to cram for the next exam. Find a place that is comfortable and maximizes learning potential. Buy a huge umbrella. In Huntington, when it rains, it floods. Keep an umbrella in your room, in your car or in your bag. Be prepared to walk through the downpour and the puddles. Get involved. As a freshman, you will hear this phrase more times than you can count, but it Dot Hicks Field, completed in 2008, is home to Marshall is not to be taken lightly. Find groups within your major and get involved to Softball. In its short time playing at Dot Hicks Field, the softball team help you feel like you have a place at MU. has been successful, including a 22-game home winning streak that Avoid the parking panic. spanned nearly a year and ended April 13, 2013. As new commuters will soon discover, parking is limited. Leave your house or Brian D. Fox Tennis Center apartment earlier than you normally would for the first week of classes, and do not be too upset when you don’t find the closest spot. Eventually routines will be set, and you will know where to park at which times of the day. Know your peers. Connect with students who have similar interests. If you share a major, more than likely you will share several classes throughout your Marshall career. Expect the unexpected. Built with three courts in 2004 and since expanded to six, Life at Marshall University will be everything you expect it to be, but you will the Brian D. Fox Tennis Center is home to Marshall Tennis. The soon find it to be so much more. Make the most of your days, as the real world facility is named after a Marshall fan killed by pancreatic can- is just a few years ahead. cer. During fall and spring, the tennis team uses the facility to practice and play matches, but in inclement winter weather the team uses Huntington Tennis Club located in Barboursville. Senate "The assumption of the Founding Fa- Appeals agreed. In a narrow ruling, a panel The courts are also often used by students for tennis and other Continued from Page 5 thers was that it was necessary to have activities. recess appointments in order to make the president could make recess appointments said the change over the years to a full- executive branch workable," Gould said. onlyof three during judges, the formal all Republicans,break between said each a time Congress that took weekend and other "They did not contemplate allowing the annual session of Congress. Senate to bring the executive branch to a In most years, that would limit such ap- what the Framers had in mind. complete standstill." pointments to a period of several weeks Appalachian Power Park shortIn their breaks time, made Congress it difficult met tofor know a month just The current case started in February 2012, when Noel Canning, a soda bottling of January. - company in Yakima, Wash., sued the NLRB betweenEven more mid-December restrictively, and the the D.C. first Circuit part neyor two. between Lawmakers their homes held outsideand Washington. jobs and over the federal agency's ruling that the didn't"What often did makethe Framers the arduous, intend?" long Craver jour company had ignored a collective-bargain- themselves have come open during the for- said. "It's hard to know, because 225 years ing agreement with its unionized workers. malCourt recess. said the vacancies being filled must ago they didn't envision a Congress that While the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- meets almost year-round." NLRB every year. What made Noel's law- peals, based in Philadelphia, issued a William Gould, a Stanford University law suitHundreds unusual ofwas firms its claim go to thatcourt the against agency's the similar ruling in May, the D.C. Circuit Court's professor, said the NLRB functioned with- action should be voided because some of decision is on appeal to the Supreme Court out challenge with two recess appointees of then-President Bill Clinton when Gould violation of the Constitution. Appalachian Power Park, located in Charleston, W.Va., has chaired it from 1994 to 1998. itsIn five January, members the hadD.C. been Circuit appointed Court of in withbecause their it headquarters came first and in Washington. because most been home to Marshall Baseball for most Conference USA se- federal agencies fall within its jurisdiction, ries since 2008. The facilities main use is as home of the West - palachian Power Park holds 4,500 fans. Marshall Baseball also Marshall Tennis recognized sometimesVirginia Power, plays a homeClass gamesA affiliate in Beckley, of the Pittsburgh W.Va. Pirates. Ap by NCAA for academics HERDZONE.COM student-athletes on every Divi- the 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010- "We are pleased to see The Marshall women’s tennis sion I team through the annual 11 and 2011-2012 academic our academic progress rates program received the NCAA’s scorecard of academic achieve- years. continue to rise," C-USA Com- Public Recognition Award for the ment, known as APR. The rate Head Coach John Mercer’s missioner Britton Banowsky third time after boasting a multi- measures eligibility, graduation squad also earned the honor in said concerning the league’s year APR within the highest 10 and retention each semester or last year’s release and for the 27 teams who earned Wednes- percent of all tennis programs quarter and provides a clear rate ending in 2004-05 as well. day’s honor. "The academic nationally, the organization an- picture of the academic per- achievements of our student- nounced Wednesday. formance in each sport. The department as the women’s golf athletes are paramount to their Each year, the NCAA tracks most recent APRs are multi- programIt is the fifthalso suchachieved honor the for honor the success after they leave their the classroom performance of year rates based on scores from in 2008-09 and 2009-10. respective institutions."

CL060613 First lady takes on CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED heckler before crowd 2 x 8.0 By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY and KATHRINE Obama said. She told the crowd that the Ricketts, co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, intro- SKIBA woman could "listen to me or you can take the duced the president then. TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU (MCT) mic, but I'm leaving. You all decide. You have Schaffer is the founder of SOS Rhino, an First lady Michelle Obama got into a con- one choice." - frontation with a protester Tuesday night serve the Sumatran rhinoceros. Dixon is after the gay rights activist interrupted her re- oninternational the board ofnonprofit Lambda that Legal, works which to propre- marks at a fundraiser held in the home of two OneThe woman crowd told cheered the protester, for the "You first need lady to go!" stay, motes civil rights for the LGBT community. former Chicagoans, veterinarian Nan Schaffer andThe she Democratic did, ultimately National finishing Committee her remarks. billed Dixon, in an interview Wednesday, said and tax lawyer Karen Dixon. the private fundraiser as a LBT Women's Dis- the disruption was "completely inappropri- Obama was speaking to about 200 people ate and unnecessary." "You don't get to play about protecting children from gun violence means lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. the lesbian card when you're at a fundraiser when a woman in the front began calling for Ticketscussion rangedand Reception from $500 with to the $10,000, first lady. accord LBT- broader federal protections for gays in the home," she said. workplace. Schaffer, 59, and Dixon, 48, who are married, withDixon the firstsaid lady she atspoke a lesbian to Michelle couple's Obamaprivate Obama stopped speaking, left the lectern previouslying to a DNC opened official. their Washington home for a afterward, telling her "I thought that she han- and approached the woman. fundraiser for President Barack Obama in Feb- dled it beautifully." "One of the things I don't do well is this," "She rocked it," Dixon added.

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