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The Parthenon, November 13, 2019

Hanna Pennington

Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | VOL. 123 NO. 11 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE

“There is no one untouched. There is no one who can hear of this and not feel sorrow and grief. And we, the students, feel the pain so deeply that we cry…and cry…and wonder how, and why.” —Mike Grant, 1970 Student Body President for The Parthenon on Nov. 18, 1970

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] 2 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Community to remember 75 with fountain ceremony By BLAKE NEWHOUSE Marshall would eventually rebuild the leads his team on a mile-and-a-half run on very fortunate to have been raised by our THE PARTHENON football program in 1971, but it struggled, 20th Street to the memorial at Spring Hill amazing extended family.” Preserving the discussion of the 1970 coming out of the decade without one sin- Cemetery so that each player, no matter Ralsten said the ceremony allows the Marshall University plane crash team is gle winning season. where they are from, understands the im- essential for future students to under- However, in one of the most remarkable portance of the crash to the community. also assessing the progress the university stand the school’s history, said Marshall comebacks in sports history, Marshall Gilbert said honoring those who lost hascommunity made in tothe reflect years onsince. the tragedy, while President Jerry Gilbert. football won more games in the 1990s their lives is inherent in the university’s “The loss of the 75 lives that tragic eve- “We need to know about the hardships than any other team in the NCAA, with a identity and community as a whole. ning included many of the leaders in our that the Marshall family and the commu- record of 114-25. “It is important to never forget those who academic, business and political commu- nity went through,” Gilbert said. “That The Herd won the NCAA Division I-AA perished in the tragedy because we lost nity, as well as the players, coaches, pilots history is intertwined with the present National Championship in 1992 and part of our university family,” Gilbert said. and crew,” Ralsten said. “The ceremony and by knowing it, we affirm the strength 1996, and closed the decade with an un- “I think we should always remember and allows us to remember our loved ones of character of our university.” defeated season in 1999. while allowing us to also celebrate the On a cold, rainy night, Marshall University “The resilient comeback reminds us of inspires us and binds us together.” amazing progress our school and com- was forever changed after a plane carrying the power of coming together,” Gilbert reflectEach onyear our onfamily—past the anniversary and present. of the It munity continues to achieve.” the football team crashed on Nov. 14, 1970, said. “We were united as a university crash, the water is turned off to the Memo- Though the ceremony only lasts for two killing the 37 players, eight coaches, 25 family and as a community. As the Mar- rial Fountain to honor the 75 individuals hours, Gilbert said preserving the history shall family, we loved and supported each who lost their lives in the tragedy. of the 75 individuals who lost their lives To this day, it remains the single other in the tough times so that we could The 49th Memorial Fountain Ceremony in the tragedy is something that Marshall worstfans and sports-related five crew members air aboard. tragedy in go on to reach levels of success that many will take place at the Memorial Student strives to do on an everyday basis. American history. thought were not possible.” Center at noon on Thursday. “The 75 are part of the history of Mar- “Future students need to know the dif- The university’s resilient comeback was The event’s keynote speaker, Dr. Mat- shall, and we will always preserve that the focus for the movie “We Are Marshall” thew Ralsten III, lost both of his parents history,” Gilbert said. “Every year at the endured and how, despite challenges, the released in 2006, which highlighted how in the plane crash. fountain ceremony, I feel the power of universityficulty and moved pain the forward Marshall with community determi- head coach Jack Lengyel and the Hunting- According to Ralsten in a press re- that love and support that comes from nation and resolve to not be diminished or ton community came together to overcome lease from University Communications, our common remembrance. It is amaz- defeated by the terrible loss,” Gilbert said. the loss and rebuild their football team. the incident had a particularly pro- ing to be in the presence of the Marshall The people of Huntington came to- The portrayal of the tragedy allowed found effect on his family, especially on family on that day, and anyone that has gether in the aftermath of the tragedy, him and his sister, Mollie. experienced the ceremony knows how attending funeral after funeral for years after the incident. “My sister and I lost both of our par- strong that feeling is.” weeks, grieving with one another over manyEvery in year, the at community the opening to of findfall practice, closure ents,” Ralsten said. “The impact of such Blake Newhouse can be contacted at the loss of community members. Marshall football Head Coach Doc Holliday a loss is hard to describe, but we were [email protected].

A member of the John Marshall Fife and Drum Corp plays at the 2018 Memorial Fountain Ceremony. SARAH INGRAMPARTHENON | CAMPUS FILE EDITORPHOTO

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 3 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM A message from Doc Holliday— memorial game Students: This week’s Marshall football game has it all: Friday night lights, an opponent on an eight-game winning streak, Conference USA championship implications, national televi- sion and, most importantly, our annual memorial game for the 75. It needs to have as many students as possible, too. We need you! We need as many of you in the stands Friday night and we need you to be as loud as possible. Louisiana Tech is 8-1 this season with a loss to nationally ranked Texas. They are coming a long way to Huntington, West Virginia, to play in Joan C. Edwards

There are a lot of emotions when“ we play on the date closest to the anniversary of the 1970 plane crash. It is a night that is bigger than football.” —Doc Holliday

Stadium, where our football team has one of the best home winning percentages in college football. We need every single student to get a ticket and go – and bring a friend or two along. Our team feeds off of you. When they can look over and see their classmates packed in the student section, it fuels them. We are in the thick of the Conference USA East Division race. Right now, we control our own destiny. If we win out, we will play in the Conference USA championship game on the championship this season. You could play a very big part in that. firstThat’s Saturday what inmakes December. college This football game so could special. go The a long coaching way into staff deciding is important. our conference The play- ers are important. Everyone talks about the quarterback and the leading tackler and the a loud and rowdy environment. Students can bring that. guyWe who hope makes to see the you game-winning this Friday fieldnight. goal. The But pregame our fans video are difference-makers.and walk with our We football need team is a moving experience. There are a lot of emotions when we play on the date closest to the anniversary of the 1970 plane crash. It is a night that is bigger than football. It would mean a whole lot to our football program if you played a part in it. See you Friday night. GO HERD! Sincerely, PARTHENON FILE PHOTO Doc Holliday Head Football Coach Doc Holliday (right) participates in the 48th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Nov. 14, 2018.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] 4 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM International students struggle with employment complications By PHUONG ANH DO help my parents so they don’t have to send more money a person to stay in the United States for education pur- THE PARTHENON for my expenses during living in the U.S.,” said an in- poses. F-1 visa students can only apply for off-campus As non-citizens of the United States, international ternational student who graduated from Marshall and employment when they can show that new, unexpected students can only apply for off-campus jobs in cases of prefers her name remain anonymous for fear of being circumstances beyond their control have created severe severe economic hardship, according to the U.S. Immi- penalized. economic hardship, according to the U.S. Immigration gration and Customs Enforcement. This student is among numerous international students and Customs Enforcement. Some of the situations may Just like many international students, Jummy Ad- who decided to work off-campus, even though they are include: egoke, a Marshall graduate student, was shocked to aware of the fact that doing so is illegal. If international learn she can apply only for jobs on campus while she students work a job off campus, this will violate their visa the student is not at fault), studies in the U.S. status, and if they get caught working illegally, they face •• LossLarge of increases financial inaid tuition or on-campus or living employment costs, (if “When I first came to America in 2016, I was so sur- the risk of being sent back to their home country. • Substantial decrease in the relative value of prised that I cannot work outside of campus,” Adegoke “I tried to apply to jobs on campus,” the student currency the student depends upon to pay said. “There are jobs outside, and people begged us to said. “I just got one job, but they didn’t pay really well, expenses, take it, but I had to deny because I’m an international and I have to work a lot. So, I decided to work outside. student. If they can let us work off-campus, that would I felt nervous at first, but when I worked there for a be great; we can make more money. But rules are rules.” while, I felt comfortable, and I worked not really close •• UnexpectedUnexpectedly changes large medical in the financial bills not conditionscovered by However, there are international students who take to the campus, so I did not feel that much nervous insurance, for a student's sources of financial support, risks in finding off-campus jobs. anymore.” • Other substantial, unexpected expenses. “I chose to work off campus at the beginning because The majority of international students who study at I needed money at that time for living expenses and to Marshall are on an F-1 visa, a student visa that allows see EMPLOYMENT on pg. 10 Organization aims to change culture of literacy throughout W.Va. By BRITTANY HIVELY end of the school, I was reading myself THE PARTHENON hoarse. I’ve had them hold me up to an from working with the children. The goal of Read Aloud West Virginia hour, but it’s really like 35-40 minutes. Pre- because“One, assumingof the benefits they’re they traditional receive asideaged is to improve literacy among elementary K and kindergarten may be 10-15 minutes.” college students, they’re young people. school students in the state through While Read Aloud was once in 53 of the Which means they’re going to be parents reading. 55 West Virginia counties under the West here in the next five, 10, 15, 20 years, “Read Aloud West Virginia’s mission is to Virginia Education Fund, the program The kids who and the knowledge and experience they change the literacy culture of West Virginia faced reduced resources in the early “ gain by doing this is going to help them in by keeping reading material in the hands 2000s, and by 2007, the number of par- their families,” Miller said. “Another ben- and on the minds of our state’s children,” ticipating schools had fallen to only four. read for fun efit is completely unintended, but when according to the organization’s website. In 2008, the program was transferred you show up every week to read to 15-25 Founded in 1987 by a group of parents back to the initial Kanawha County chap- read more, little kids, you learn to read the audience. ter where rebuilding began. The program Our readers become much better public group of volunteers who started working is currently in 29 counties and continues and when you speakers. It’s not a part of the program, onin programsKanawha toCounty, help increase the nonprofit the interest had ofa to grow, according to the website. but I know from personal experience and reading and books with students of all ages. As the program continues to grow, Read others. It is a good resume builder, too.” “Read Aloud is a 30-year-old, home- Aloud is continuing to seek volunteers, read more, you Marshall University President Jerry grown, West Virginia organization,” college students included, according to Gilbert has been a supporter of Read Dawn Miller, operations director and 27- Miller. She said she had started volunteer- get better at Aloud and said everyone should partici- year volunteer, said. “[We are] dedicated ing in a similar way and time in her life. pate if they are able. to the idea that we have to motivate kids “A colleague had read about Read Aloud it, and when “We’ve always known that reading to to read for fun. The kids who read for fun in the paper and it sounded interesting,” children is important for their develop- read more, and when you read more, you Miller said. “I’m a writer, a reader and I ment, but now the research is showing get better at it, and when you get better, care about education and these people you get better, it has an even more significant impact everything in life gets better.” were saying, ‘You could read to kids. It’s on brain development,” Gilbert said. “I The program has volunteers who dedi- fun and it’s good for them.’ I was a young everything in am an avid supporter of Read Aloud WV cate a portion of time from their week to reporter at the time, and I was looking and encourage everyone in the Marshall go into local schools and read to a class- for what my volunteer work could be. life gets better.” community to get involved.” room of students. I was looking for something that could Those interested in becoming a Read always be compatible with my day job.” Aloud volunteer may visit ReadAl- reading 30-35 minutes at the beginning Miller said the organization welcomes oudWV.org. of “So,the year,”fifth graders,Miller said. I would “By the start end offof theby volunteer readers of all ages and highly en- Brittany Hively can be contacted at school year, they’d beg me to stay. By the courages college students to get involved —Dawn Miller [email protected]. PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY DOUGLAS HARDING | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 5 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Marshall to open state’s first commercial compost facility By HANNA PENNINGTON at University Heights is phase one of a EXECUTIVE EDITOR more long-term plan to convert the Univer- Marshall University’s Sustainability sity Heights land into an agriculture-hub. Department plans to open West Vir- “The College of Science and the De- ginia’s first commercial compost facility partment of Natural Resources and the this spring, continuing its progress to- Environment are in the planning stages ward a greener campus and city. of a new major on campus: specialized Sustainability Manager Amy Parsons- urban agriculture and sustainability,” White said the idea started small when Parsons-White said. “Phase two will in- she began looking into creating a small volve putting in a hydro-house for year compost bin in the campus garden. round vegetable production and three “I thought, well, it’s silly that we’re greenhouses, so we will actually grow all paying for our own dirt, and it’s turned of the plants that you see on campus in- into a large-scale compost facility,” stead of having to order out.” Parsons-White said. “We got a large do- nation from a community member, and has stepped in and committed to providing a that kick-started everything.” pop-upParsons-White market for said the Coalfieldarea as well. Development The facility is located in Marshall’s “We could take food stamps through University Heights area on Norway Av- that, so we could sell fresh produce to enue in Huntington and will contribute the community in an area that’s actually to the university both environmentally a food desert,” Parsons-White said. and financially. The Sustainability Department is also “We’re going to save tons and tons of HANNA PENNINGTON | EXECUTIVE EDITOR working with Stepping Stones Home for methane production, and we’re going to West Virginia’s first commercial compost facility is located in Huntington and is set to open this spring. Boys, a child welfare provider in Wayne save a lot of organic material going to the County, in building a tiny home community. landfill when it could be used,” Parsons- pieces of equipment and a worm bin, big piece that’s missing in a lot of recovery “They’re building green houses and White said. “Financially, we’re going to which will house 50,000 earthworms. fellowships; if you don’t grow emotionally, gardens, and we get to go out and help save money in waste haul, purchasing - there’s a higher rate of relapse.” them,” Parsons-White said. soil and amendments on campus, but munity, Parsons-White said, by working Participants in the program will work in Residents at Stepping Stones will also be also we’re going to make money on the withThe the new Marshall facility willGro alsoRecovery benefit Program. the com the compost facility or community gardens offered free job training at the new compost other side by selling it instead of paying “The program is based on the Gro Model; and upon completion will have the option facility as they are willing and able to work. for our garbage hauled off; we’re going it’s a nature-based fellowship, and they to receive job training to become master Funding for one additional piece of to turn that into a profit.” work with people that are in recovery and equipment is needed before the facility The organic waste taken from campus use emotional intelligence development “It’s strengthening the community,” can officially open its doors in 2020. will be brought to the facility and turned and working in nature to help people grow Parsons-Whitegardeners or certified said. compost workers. Hanna Pennington can be contacted into fertilizer with the help of multiple emotionally,” Parsons-White said. “That’s a Parsons-White said the compost facility at [email protected]. Students raise funds, awareness to combat human trafficking By JULIANNA EVERLY fundraiser to combat human trafficking developed af- church camp. THE PARTHENON ter Sweeney attended a “Night of Awareness” at her “I learned how to make bracelets at my church camp By selling bracelets and baked goods, two Marshall church for a human trafficking relief center in McDow- a few years ago and have been making them ever since,” University students are beginning to raise money and ell County, West Virginia called Zera House. Sweeney said. “They’re easy to make and something awareness for combatting the problem of human traf- Zera House provides victims of human traffick- that people like to wear, so I thought that would be a ficking in the area. ing a place to heal, according to the organization’s good thing to do.” The idea originally came to sophomore nursing ma- website. In addition to bracelets, the duo are also selling jor Olivia Sweeney from a theme at her church camp, The house also offers transitional housing for vic- baked goods made by Marano. where each cabin competed to raise money for mis- tims once they go through the program. The two said the ultimate goal is to raise awareness sionaries around the world. The organization helps survivors get jobs and ad- for human trafficking in the area and help Zera House “My cabin was raising money for missionaries in just back into a normal life, as well. in whatever way they can. Thailand who were fighting human trafficking, but we “Zera House is helping combat a problem that we “We ultimately want to bring awareness about how did not end up raising any, so I came up with the idea to don’t think about being around here, but since it is big of a problem trafficking is and be able to help the sell bracelets with a few of my friends from the camp,” somewhat local, I feel like people are more likely to victims have a chance to heal from being exploited,” Sweeney said. help out,” Sweeney said. Marano said. Sweeney, as well as sophomore elementary education Sweeney got the idea for making bracelets after Julianna Everly can be contacted at everly4@mar- major Ashley Marano, also said the idea for starting a she learned to how to make them one summer at her shall.edu.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY DOUGLAS HARDING | [email protected] 6 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM We Missed Jeff Today... By RALPH TURNER - INSTRUCTOR IN JOURNALISM *Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran Nov. 18, At the end of the semester there was no doubt in any edi 1970. tor’s mind as to who they would pick for “reporter of the Jeffery Nathan or Nathan Jeffery? semester.” They went through the process of discussing all the top writers, but they knew who it had to be. Jeff. And Jeff carried the title well. I remember the first day in the beginning reporting class. To some the honor of being one of the “reporters of the Was that student’s first name Jeffery or Nathan? week” didn’t mean that much. They both sounded like first and last names. But to Jeff it did. He was proud of it. The name stood out. At that time – in September, 1969 – “You know many people recognized my picture in the it was because of the unusual ring of the name alone. paper and said ‘you’re the reporter of the week’,” Jeff But in a few days Jeffery became Jeff. The name didn’t once remarked. - stand out anymore just because of the “ring” of the name. Then came last spring. Jeff Nathan was something special. Jeff was one of the first to sign-up for a reporting sum In Journalism 201 beginning reporting, students do very mer internship on a daily newspaper. He wanted to be near little actual reporting for the University newspaper. Work home during the summer so he worked for the Marietta, is mostly confined to classroom exercises. Ohio, newspaper. I made a special notation beside Jeff Nathan’s name in It was no surprise last September when Jeff was one of my class book early in the semester. It was to remind me he the first students back on campus anxious to start the new was doing something special. publication year with The Parthenon. “He writes stories” was the note to myself. Its a reminder- Jeff was a natural to be sports editor. that Jeff did more than required. He was not satisfied Again, he wore the title well. with writing only the required articles. He was out cov Some often joked with Jeff that he should install a bed in PARTHENON FILE PHOTO ering news events, interviewing and writing stories for- the newsroom. He was almost always there except when The Parthenon sports editor Jeffery Nathan died along with 74 publication. covering an assignment. He was there long after his paper- other community members on Nov. 14, 1970. The next semester came Journalism 202 – advanced re had gone to press. He was working on a sports column for porting. This is the class where aspiring journalists really the next day –perhaps another “Feerless Fosdick” predic begin to get their feet wet. They write for actual publication. tion on college football game outcomes. The class requirement – two stories a week. “We should call this Jeff Nathan edition,” one copy editor Jeff as “Feerless Fosdick” predicted a win almost every Again Jeff was something special. commented one day when Jeff had written about half the week. The two times he didn’t, he had The Herd losing by I don’t need to look back at the class register. I can well copy for that day’s newspaper. only three points and then he hoped he would be wrong. remember what Jeff did. But it’s there in the class records Then came the Oct. 8 disturbance near campus. “Miami-20, Marshall-7 – I hope I’m wrong,” he wrote, – five, six, seven stories a week. - This had nothing to do with sports, but Jeff was one of “but Miami’s defense appears to be too much for The Herd. Reporting 202 was more than a class to Jeff. the first ones on the scene to cover for his newspaper. He Miami’s the pick, but with all the spirit generate by the Jeff not only covered his own assignments, but was al joined the handful of other editors working all night to put ‘Buffalo Babes’ watch for a possible upset.” ways available, anxious and ready to do whatever else out a special edition. Sports editors for the school paper are expected to got was needed. And the Thundering Herd football team – Jeff stood by to all the home games and some away games, but few have He became a major part of The Parthenon. them all the way. made it to every game. Editors picked him “reporter of the week” several times. The record was three wins and six losses. Jeff did. Herd to play memorial game under Friday night lights

By BRIGHAM WARF THE PARTHENON you strap up a little tighter and prepare a Currently, LA Tech has the 13th best scoring secondary yet again. - little harder.” offense in the country with 44 touchdowns Marshall had an extra week to prepare Marshall University Thundering Herd This season the game falls against the while averaging 38.1 points per game. for LA Tech coming off of its second bye of will take the field to face off under the Fri top team in the West Division of C-USA, LA “They do just about everything right,” the season in which they focused on player day night lights in a Conference USA battle Tech, meaning the stakes are high for the- redshirt senior linebacker Tyler Brown health and planning its attack for the highly against Louisiana Tech in the annual 75 matchup. The winner of the game between said. “Their quarterback is a really good skilled Bulldogs football team. game, which honors the lives lost in the Holliday’s squad and LA Tech would po player, and they are two-to-three deep at “What makes them unusual is that on 1970 Marshall team plane crash. - tentially have home field advantage for the running back and just a good football team each level of their defense they have one “This game is the most important game Conference Championship game. all around.” or two guys that are pretty solid across we play every year,” Head Coach Doc Hol LA Tech has a record of 8-1 and has yet Fifth year senior quarterback J’Mar the board,” redshirtsee sophomore FOOTBALL Brenden liday said. “It is the only time you put that to lose a conference game. The sole loss of Smith for the Bulldogs has thrown for Knox said. black jersey on, the only time you put that the season came in their first game against 2,483 yards and 14 touchdowns so on pg. 10 ‘75’ on your helmet and when you do that, nationally ranked No. 10 Texas, 45-14. far, bringing a challenge to the Herd’s PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY SYDNEY SHELTON | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 7 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: THE 75 Each print publication, The Parthenon sports staff chooses a Marshall University athlete worthy of receiving the title of “Athlete of the Week.” While this recognition is almost always awarded to a player with outstanding performance in their sport, the recipient also displays what it means to be a part of the Herd. Each recipient represents their team, athletics and the university. While we know that not all 75 people killed in the Nov. 14, 1970 plane crash were athletes at Marshall, we as a staff would like to honor each of the victims by naming them “Athletes of the Week.” Those who lost their lives 49 years ago were members of the Herd family and continue to bring the university community together in their honor. Today and forever, we remember.

IN MEMORY

Capt. Frank Abbott Art Harris Phyllis Preston James Adams Art Harris Jr. Dr. H. D. Proctor Mark Andrews Bob Harris Courtney Proctor Charles Arnold E. O. Heath Murrill Ralsten Rachel Arnold Elaine Heath Helen Ralsten Mike Blake Bob Hill Scotty Reese Dennis Blevins Joe Hood Jack Repasy Willie Bluford Tom Howard Larry Sanders Donald Booth James Jarrell Al Saylor Deke Brackett Cynthia Jarrell Jim Schroer Larry Brown Ken Jones Art Shannon Tom Brown Charles Kautz Ted Shoebridge Al Carelli Jr. Marcelo Lajterman Allen Skeens Dr. Joseph Chambers Richard Lech Jerry Smith Margaret Chambers Frank Loria Jerry Stainback Roger Childers Gene Morehouse Donald Tackett Stuart Cottrell Jim Moss Rick Tolley Rick Dardinger Barry Nash Bob Van Horn David DeBord Jeff Nathan Roger Vanover Danny Deese Pat Norrell Patricia Vaught Gary George Dr. Brian O’Connor Parker Ward Kevin Gilmore James Patterson Norman Whisman Dave Griffith Charlene Poat Fred Wilson Dr. Ray Hagley Michael Prestera John Young Shirley Hagley Dr. Glenn Preston Tom Zborill

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY SYDNEY SHELTON | [email protected] 8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Opinion MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORIAL The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students Wednesdays during the regular semester and every other week during the summer. The editorial staff is More than just football, fountains responsible for news and editorial content.

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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] JOELLE GATES TAYLOR HUDDLESTON LIFE! EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR PARTHENON FILE PHOTO [email protected] [email protected] A photo of the 1970 Thundering Herd football team at the 2018 Memorial Fountain Ceremony. JOE ARTRIP MICHAELA CRITTENDEN It’s about more than just football. It’s more than those we’ve lost, but it also is a reminder of the hope, just a fountain. Forty-nine years ago, Marshall Uni- love and community that will always live on. Watching PRODUCTION EDITOR PHOTO AND GRAPHICS EDITOR versity suffered a loss that shook us to our core when the water in our Memorial Fountain run dry repre- [email protected] [email protected] 75 members of our family perished in the deadliest sents that dark day, and in the spring, when the water sports-related tragedy to date. The crash of Southern - SARAH INGRAM JESTEN RICHARDSON Airways Flight 932 forever changed our university. ning anew and of hope. flows once more, it is a representation of life begin COPY EDITOR ONLINE EDITOR Each year, hundreds of students, community mem- Current Marshall students cannot comprehend [email protected] [email protected] bers and others impacted by the tragedy gather experiencing the aftermath of the crash. We cannot around the Memorial Fountain for a ceremony and the picture an empty, quiet campus, nor can we imagine symbolic shutting off of the fountain. We could have the tears and heavyheartedness that came with the MEG KELLER SANDY YORK honored those 75 precious lives for a few years or tragedy. The Huntington and Marshall communities SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER FACULTY ADVISER even a few decades and moved on, but we continue suffered, and they suffered greatly. [email protected] [email protected] to remember, because it’s the right thing to do and We cannot help but wonder, how would we react because, for us, it means so much more than a cer- if this happened today? What would we do, and how emony. Many younger generations may wonder why would we come together and honor those we lost? THE PARTHENON’S CORRECTIONS POLICY we continue to remember and conduct a ceremony We cannot treat the tragedy as simply something “Factual errors appearing in The Parthenon should be reported to the year after year— the answer, though, is simple. It’s not that happened in the past. We also cannot leave it in editor immediately following publication. Corrections the editor deems only about remembering a tragedy, it’s a celebration the past, or else we’d let the memories of those who necessary will be printed as soon as possible following the error.” of family, of life and of Marshall’s rise from the ashes. died slip away. If we keep it alive, we honor them, and It was more than just our football team who lost we can heal. Let’s not forget that this was less than 50 their lives; it was husbands, mothers, brothers. It was years ago. Many of those who were directly affected THE FIRST The Constitution of the - are still with us today. AMENDMENT United States of America shall and in Huntington. They touched the lives of We need to pay our respect. We would want others’ othersan entire throughout flight crew. our They community, lived and campus worked andat Mar the respect and compassion if the tables were turned. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of country. Although the pain of this loss will never truly If you are unable to attend this year’s Fountain Cer- religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the subside, we can continue to honor them, not only on emony, which is Nov. 14 at 12 p.m., at least take some freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to Nov. 14 of each year, but each day. time to stop and remember. peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress The Fountain Ceremony is a somber dedication to For now, never forget that we are Marshall. We are of grievances.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY AMANDA LARCH | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 9 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM COLUMN: Filling the role, legacy of sports editor

By SYDNEY SHELTON that I will never live up to the legacy left a normal university because of the bond SPORTS EDITOR by Jeff, but I strive to work as hard as I can that is formed around this tragic event. Sports editor: as a beat writer in the fall to get close. of 2018 I knew that one day I wanted to Since obtaining the position of sports me now, especially being in the position hold that title. I knew that with that title editor I have stepped back many times thatBut Thursday, I am. Nov. 14 is a difficult day for came great responsibility, but it wasn’t and tried to put myself in his shoes. I know I didn’t personally know anyone until the Memorial edition of the paper His week probably started just like my that died in the crash, I didn’t have any that year that I knew just how much. weeks do. Attending press conferences, family or friends connected to someone Jeff Nathan was the sports editor for preparing for travel, making sure re- and I am not even from West Virginia, the Parthenon in 1970. Jeff did more than porters are covering the events that are but going to Marshall University means just cover sports, he told stories. Jeff went at home and packing for travel to the that I am connected. My life has forever above and beyond to uphold his duties football game. changed and now this day will always be as sports editor. Jeff even went as far as That week Jeff Nathan sat in the last a sad one. to travel with the Thundering Herd foot- football stadium he would ever see, he We may never understand why that ball team to cover the games. Jeff lost his wrote about a loss that at the time every- happened to our wonderful university life in the plane crash of 1970 that killed one on that plane thought was a terrible and those 75 people, and we don’t know players, coaches and support staff. one; not knowing that what Marshall what tomorrow will bring. But we are After reading the words that Ralph - Marshall and we are a family, no matter Turner wrote about Jeff, I realized that ger than that game. where we’re from. would lose on the flight home was far big- Sydney Shelton can be contacted at PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA BOOTON honor the life that we had lost. I know shall would be different than attending [email protected]. filling the position meant that I had to It is difficult. I knew coming to Mar COLUMN: Veterans Day is about more than just parades By AMANDA LARCH military. In my blood I carry their bravery, and I am re- MANAGING EDITOR minded of their sacrifices daily. Every Veterans Day there are parades, a few tributes “If everyone could just go to a dollar store and buy one and dedications during football games, sales at every ma- item, it would make a difference,” my mom says sadly, and jor department and furniture store and movie marathons I agree. on cable networks. We may be honoring some vets from And it does not have to be today, this week or even our homes at these parades and games, but what about this month, either. In the dead of winter, the full bloom of those who do not have homes? Or the ones living in veter- spring or sunny dog days of summer, veterans need us. We ans’ homes, like the one in Barboursville? Do we help and needed their service, and now they need us. Spend time, care or even acknowledge them the rest of the year? volunteer, donate supplies, whatever is possible. My mom Each year, my wonderful mother organizes a Veterans always tries to buy games and books for them as well. Day drive at her work, and each year, she receives less and Comfort those who are alive before they become another less donations. Each year, I see a few posts on social media gravesite decorated only at Memorial Day. We can learn about students writing letters to soldiers overseas. It this from them, and in turn, we can teach them. all Veterans Day is anymore and all it represents? We take I must admit, I am ashamed that I have not contributed more these past few years to our veterans, but I am eager country, and after 24 hours we go about our normal lives to change that. I have lost my grandfathers; I can no lon- asone if daythose a brave year toand reflect sometimes on those broken who soldiers have served make our no ger thank them out loud for what they have done for this difference the rest of the year. country and for me. But I can get to know strangers and Memorial Day we do (or at least we should) visit and thank them for their service, and maybe they’ll remind me decorate the graves of those fallen ones, those taken of my grandfathers. Maybe they’re in need of a visit from from us and those who made it out alive and were never their grandchildren. the same, but Veterans Day we need to honor and spend time with those still with us. It’s when my mother takes doesn’t matter whether or not you agree with the wars we her meager box half full of donations to the veterans’ haveIt doesn’t fought; matterit may notyour have political mattered stance to theseor affiliations, soldiers ei it- home in Barboursville, and when I was a child, I would ther, as some had no choice but to go into battle. Others Amanda Larch’s mother and father, Sandy and Biff Larch, shortly go with her. I knew, even then, it was much more than may have willingly joined, not knowing what to expect and after they married in 1986. Her father served in the Army and was just a day off from school. My father, both my grandfa- not returning home in one piece. stationed in Germany. thers and most of my great uncles have served in the see VETERANS on pg. 10

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FOOTBALL cont. from 6 - dering Herd has yet to lose a game, going 4-0 clicking on all aspects of Afterthe game. dropping The Marshall its first conferencedefense will game need ofto havethe season, a big game the Thunfacing the high powered Bulldog offense, but the Herd offense will need the young playmakers such as freshman wide receiver Broc Thompson and others to produce yet again, since LA Tech is particularly good at stopping the run. “The biggest thing is the young guys still making plays on the out- side,” Knox said. “Getting into a groove early on with the offensive line and feeling good about themselves early is big.” Marshall vs. LA Tech will kickoff Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. EST at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Brigham Warf can be contacted at [email protected].

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA LARCH Amanda Larch’s grandfather, Okey Miller, middle, served in Korea, with his brothers Preston and Harley Miller on his left and right. Preston served in the Army as a cryptologist, and Harley served in World War II in the Army Air Corps.

VETERANS cont. from 9 is not far from Marshall, and your veteran relatives What matters is that they feel as honored as they may be even closer than that. should be. They fought and served, and that is some- Amanda Larch can be contacted at larch15@ thing I cannot say I have ever felt like I have had the marshall.edu. courage to do, no matter if it runs through my blood. *Editor’s Note: This column originally ran on The West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville Nov. 11, 2018.

EMPLOYMENT cont. from 4 I worked like that, I didn’t have enough time to The International Students Services Office at study. After all, I don’t think it’s a good idea to Marshall has made an effort in preventing stu- do that. As they have stated in the law, and you dents from violating the law. shouldn’t go against it. I learned from my mis- “We advise all F-1 and J-1 students during take that we shouldn’t do it. Even we can make mandatory orientation, various workshops and more money, but if we get caught, we will have personal advising sessions about the proper to pay much more.” steps to securing authorized employment,” said Adegoke said she believes if international stu- Lesli Burdette, associate director of admissions dents are patient, they can find on-campus jobs for International Student Services. that are suitable for them. “You don’t want to get in trouble with your sta- roughly eight months and then decided to stop as she tus just because some money,” Adegoke said. “I saidThe taking unidentified a risk to violate student the visa worked status off-campus is not worth for it. believe if you walk around on campus, there will “After graduated, I looked back the time that I something somewhere available for you.” worked, I don’t think it was worth it,” the confi- Phuong Anh Do can be contacted at do18@ dential student said. “I also realized that when marshall.edu.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY HANNA PENNINGTON | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 11 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM LGBTQ+ Office provides safe space, resources for students By TAYLOR SPEIGHT “We usually have all business casual THE PARTHENON clothing that we line up according to Providing a comfortable place season. Nothing is by gender,” Polk said. for students to browse for clothing, Along with clothing, Polk said that chest the LGBTQ+ Office is seeking com- binders will also be available to help assist munity donations of lightly used students with items other than clothing. clothes and other items for their Polk said she loves the “trans closet” be- “trans closet” in the basement of cause it is for everyone and everything is the Memorial Student Center. free. Students are welcome from 8 a.m. to Shaunte Polk, program director of 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Safe space training is also offered the closet having the name “trans by request on behalf of the LGBTQ+ closet,”the LGBTQ+ assistance Office, is offered said that to despiteanyone community to help others gain more in need, and everyone is always wel- insight on how to better communi- cate with people of different sexual “We strive to make sure that our orientations or gender identities. officecome tois the welcome office. to any and every Donations are accepted in the office one to help learn about what our Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 office has to offer and to just hang p.m. Students interested in finding more out,” Polk said. information may contact Shaunte Polk Polk said the “trans closet” was created after hear- due to public harassment or fear. Options for students at [email protected]. ing concerns and personal experiences from students include new or lightly used casual clothing, jewelry, Taylor Speight can be contacted at speight1@mar- who have had issues going shopping in public places make up and more. shall.edu.

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International Festival showcases cultures from around the world By PHUONG ANH DO I believe that after this festival, there will be THE PARTHENON many people (who) know about Taiwan. And Food, culture and fashion from around the world also, today I wear our traditional outfit, and attracted guests to the 56th annual International many people take picture with me, and I feel Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Memorial Student very warm and cozy this day.” Center. For many people, the festival is not only a place to The event is the largest and longest-running in- connect people of different backgrounds together, ternational festival in West Virginia that encourages but also a place where local friends can ask ques- students and community members to explore and tions without making others feel offended. learn from different cultures and traditions, accord- “I’d been an international student advisor, so I love ing to Jyotsna Patel, program coordinator for the to visit cultures when I can’t travel,” Kathy Eckstam- ames, a visitor, said. “I believe an event like this, it “The festival is to unite people and learn about dif- bridges one culture with another culture. And this ferentOffice ofcultures International and tradition,” Student PatelServices said. at “This Marshall. year, is a safe space to be able to ask questions of an- we have more than twenty countries tabled.” other culture. The people are very open and willing Students from different parts of the world partici- to open the questions no matter if they’re (about) pated in the festival and brought their unique cultures their symbols or details. It provides good fellowship across cultures.” from Taiwan, said the event is a chance for Taiwanese Ben Powell, a Marshall visual arts major, said studentsand country-specific to introduce their items. country I-Hsin to Huang, the world. a student the festival has advantages for both the interna- “This is a good time to promote our coun- tional students and the community. “It gives international friends the chance to show- case their cultures to people from here in West try,” Huang said. “Our country is pretty small, Virginia, and it’s good for us because we should have “The festival is to unite people and interest to coming up to things like this to be able to learn more,” Powell said. Many performances and entertainments had been learn about different cultures and showcased to feature international dances, music and a fashion show with traditional clothing. “This year we have more entertainments,” Pa- tradition. This year, we have more tel said. “We are really happy with the turn out today. We have more people from different areas than just the tri-state region this time.” than twenty countries tabled.” The international festival is organized by the Offices of International Student Services. Phuong Anh Do can be contacted at do18@ - Jyotsna Patel marshall.edu.

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