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VOL. 115 NO. 80 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Marshall students collect tabs for charity BY MOLLY URIAN Since 1987, the Huntington said the house’s third floor and third Tuesdays of ev- families are able to THE PARTHENON Ronald McDonald House has has 10 rooms the organiza- ery month, and we work stay in the house. housed families of critically tion believes will be needed together to help each other “Our house has Marshall University’s Stu- ill children being treated at when Cabell-Huntington and the community.” had 10,700 plus dent Nurse Association is local hospitals. Hospital opens its children’s Margaret Wilson, ex- families stay giving new meaning to the The nonprofit organi- hospital. ecutive director and house and we are full word recycling. zation has gone from 10 The Ronald McDonald manager of the Ronald Mc- most of the The organization is bedrooms to 20, along with House Charities accepts do- Donald House Charities, time. We working to raise funds for common areas, to those in nations of supplies, money said the tabs collected bring are totally Huntington’s Ronald Mc- need in the Tri-State area. and time from volunteers. close to $270 each time. donation- Donald House Charities by Cathy Conaway, volunteer The SNA strives to get as “We wait until we get a based and collecting tabs from alumi- coordinator for the Ronald many nursing students as great abundance of tabs never re- num cans. McDonald House Charities, possible to join the organiza- collected before we receive quire anyone to tion and collaborate on what the money,” Wilson said. pay anything at the it is like to be a professional “The amount of money Ronald McDonald nurse. the house gets depends on House.” TaraJo Gillerlain, senior how much the going rate Huntington’s Ron- nursing major and SNA pres- of aluminum per pound ald McDonald House ident, has been involved with is at that specific time. is open 24 hours a SNA since her sophomore This money allows us to day, seven days a year. provide more than just week. “We are involved in the basics and essentials Molly Urian can many community service for our guests and it also be contacted at projects,” Gillerlain said. helps our month-to-month urian@marshall. “Meetings are on the first expenses.” edu. Wilson said the mission of the Ronald McDonald House

is to provide a home-away- ELIZABETH FLORES| MCT from-home lodging for DIRECT families with children from Parker Thornton, birth to 21-years-old, with 6, steps up to write COURTNEY PERRY | MCT DIRECT the exception of high-risk pregnancies. roman numerals as TOP: American Airlines flight “We do service people part of a class activity attendant Kristen Heller collects from Marshall,” Wilson soda can tabs from empty cans for in a Minneapolis the Ronald McDonald House said. “We have a couple families who have children Ronald MOLLY URIAN | THE PARTHENON born deaf and have cochlear Mcdonald BOTTOM: Members of the Student implants. They are at Mar- Nurse Association collect tabs for shall learning to talk and House. the Ronald McDonald House. communicate, while their

Clay Center kicks off SPRING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL spring End of series features ‘The Colors of the Mountain,’ ‘A Small Act’ season lot of interesting topics film in the festival that BY CHELSIE SCHULDIES BY KEYAIRA MCCAULEY that are entertaining. By is from the USA, and THE PARTHENON THE PARTHENON hearing the film spoken “Circumstance” is from in the language of the Iran and the spoken lan- TODAY’S SCHEDULE Mother and daughter The Marshall Artists Se- country, it’s also an edu- guage is Farsi. Bharatanatyam dancers, ries’ Spring International cational experience.” Jones said she thinks Ranee and Aparna Ramas- Film Festival gave students Desiree Roberts, West the world is growing wamy, will bring the art of a chance to become more Virginia State University smaller with Skype and Ragamala Dance to the familiar with different freshman, said she always instant messaging, and Clay Center in Charleston, cultures. The series con- tries to come to Hunting- travel opportunities are for the Spring 2012 Perfor- cludes Thursday at the ton for at least one of the greater and less expen- mance Season. Keith-Albee Performing film each semester. sive than they were in the “Ragamala will be the Arts Center. “The film festival is past. first show to kick off The festival shows six great because it’s a fun “If you only stay in our spring season,” said films over the course of thing to do with friends, your little cocoon and only LeAnn Dickens, public re- six days from six dif- and I like to bring my son,” go see blockbuster movies lations specialist at the ferent countries. The Roberts said. “Even though at the multiplex, you’re Clay Center. “We always films are shown in their he’s only two, he’s getting kind of missing out on a have a ton of stuff going original languages with exposed to other languages whole other piece of the on here. We have concerts, English subtitles. and cultures at a young age. world,” Jones said. “Just plays, stand-up — a little The Marshall Artists This time we went to see even exposing yourself bit of everything.” Series hosts the interna- ‘The Colors of the Moun- a little bit is more help- As Ragamala Dance’s tional film festival twice tain.’ It ended up being a ful as you go out and try Artistic Directors, Ranee per year, one in the fall and really good movie.” to compete for jobs with Ramaswamy and Aparna one in the spring. Angela The movies shown in other people who might 5:30 p.m. “The Colors of the Mountain” Ramaswamy design the Jones, Marshall Artists Se- the festival are very di- not have as much cultural concept and choreogra- ries director of marketing verse with a variety of experience.” 7:30 p.m. “A Small Act” phy of the performance, and external affairs, said languages. “Incendies” is Roberts said she “Sacred Earth.” The Min- she tries to choose films a film from Canada. The brought her sister to one neapolis Star Tribune that represent the lan- languages in this film are of the films for the first named both women Artist guages that are found on French and Arabic. “Sar- time last semester and Jones said people al- educational. of the Year. campus but she also tries ah’s Key” is a French they had a great time. ways see several students The last two films to be “Sacred Earth” uni- to find films she thinks film. “The Colors of the “At first, my sister re- who are there because shown include, “The Col- fies Bharatanatyam dance will be entertaining as well Mountain” is a film from ally didn’t want to come their professors asked ors of the Mountain” at with classical music, as educational. Colombia, and the spoken with me, but in the end she them to come, but she 5:30 p.m. and “A Small Tamil Sangam literature “They’re not boring for- language in that film is loved the movie,” Rob- thinks a lot of times they Act” at 7:30 p.m Thursday. of India and the ephem- eign films,” Jones said. Spanish. “Submarine” erts said. “She wanted to walk away surprised at Keyaira McCauley eral arts. “There’s a lot of really is a movie from the UK. come with me this time, how entertained they can be contacted at mc - See CLAY CENTER I Page 5 strong subjects and a “A Small Act” is the only but she had to work.” were. That in itself is cauley12@marshall.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Big Sandy Arena receives $4.6 million bond for renovations

BY CHELSIE SCHULDIES center,” Bajus said. “We are underwent extensive recon- THE PARTHENON very excited to have the new struction. A total of $41,000 units.” was designated for the It is out with the old and in The most expensive rooms, Sipe said. with the new as renovations renovation the arena is un- The main dressing room continue at the Big Sandy Su- dergoing is new telescopic is called the “Green Room,” perstore Arena. seating. This seating will al- which then breaks into mul- The arena received a $4.6 low chairs to fold away and tiple rooms. The “Green million bond to update the make room for a variety of Room” has a working fire- arena and make it more ap- events at the arena. Included place as well as showers pealing to future visitors, with the new seating will be and bathrooms for use by said Brian Sipe, general an exclusive section for the the artists and performers.. manager at the Big Sandy arena’s Club Lounge. All of the furniture for Superstore Arena. “Our new Club Lounge the dressing rooms came Among some major section will have padded from the arena sponsor, Big renovations, $700,000 was seating,” Bajus said. “Tick- Sandy Superstore. budgeted toward the heating, ets will be more expensive, “I had the opportunity ventilation and air condi- but there is more than just to pick out some of the tioning units, Sipe said. padded seating for ticketh- furniture and we had fun Tiffany Bajus, market- olders to enjoy. We are going around the store ing and sales manager, said converting our Hall of Fame trying to find pieces to the new HVAC units will be room into a VIP room where redecorate with,” Bajus more efficient to heat and there will be food, a full bar said. “It was interest- SUBMITTED PHOTO cool the arena. and even a private restroom ing when the furniture “We will have an easier for Club Lounge patrons to was delivered and we The Big Sandy Superstore Arena received a $4.6 million bond to make renovations, $700,000 of which went time heating the arena enjoy.” toward heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The most expensive renovation will be the new telescopic seating, which will fold away, making room for various events in the arena. as well as the conference The dressing rooms also See BIG SANDY I Page 5 New technology encourages Gay-marriage bill passes Washington collaboration in class rooms House, heads to governor for signature BY BRITTANEE BARTON Marshall is also seeking to go off in groups and use the THE PARTHENON support Internet access for white boards to discuss.” BY ANDREW GARBER Lawmakers in the House measure, argued gay mar- wireless devices on campus. Several classrooms are THE SEATTLE TIMES debated the measure for riage is not an issue of civil Marshall University’s Provost Gayle Ormiston completely renovated, but (MCT) more than two hours, al- rights. classrooms are becoming said more students using the installation of interactiv- though as GOP Rep. Jay “Marriage has been the newest smart gadgets personal technology calls for ity will take time. Ormiston OLYMPIA, Wash.–Leg- Rodne noted early on, the union of a man and a with the integration of new an increased bandwidth. said the university is upgrad- islation legalizing gay “This bill is going to pass. woman,” he said. “When technology. “Students bring more ing small sets of classrooms marriage is on its way to It’s a foregone conclusion.” that union is consummated One million dollars a handheld devices like their over vacations and breaks. the governor after passing Supporters of the legisla- there is potential for the year for three years is be- iPads, e-book readers, “The technology piece is the Washington House by a tion argued it’s a matter of creation of life. Marriage is ing committed to classroom computers and iPhones to going to happen in 10 rooms 55-43 vote. civil rights for gay and les- about life.” upgrades. Much of the focus campus,” Ormiston said. over spring break,” Ormis- Gov. Chris Gregoire, who bian couples. Gay marriage supporters resides in technology. “They’re drawing on our ton said. “Then we’re going supports the measure and “Marriage is the word packed the House galler- Vice president of Informa- services, on our server, and to do another 20 rooms in the watched as lawmakers our society uses to de- ies and burst into applause tion Technology, Jan Fox, we have to have greater summer of 2012.” voted, has five days to sign scribe committed lifelong when the vote tally was said flat screen televisions bandwidth.” Fox said both student opin- it after the bill arrives. She relationships,” said Demo- announced. are replacing projectors. The goal of tapping into ions and faculty feedback hasn’t set a date yet. cratic Rep. Jamie Pedersen, Washington would be- She said these flat screens new technology is the partici- have been positive, thus far. There was never any a gay lawmaker who helped come the seventh state to are more interactive for pation and exchange of ideas Chair designs and podium doubt the legislation would lead efforts to push the bill legalize gay marriage, de- students. among students, Fox said. placements have already be approved in the House. through the Legislature. pending on the outcome of “They can actually tap into The new moving node chairs changed in response to focus More than 50 lawmakers “I would like for our a threatened referendum the big screens with their encourage conversation. groups. Other upgrades are announced support for the four children ... to grow up challenge by gay-marriage own computer,” Fox said. “Instead of sitting all in also included in the process, bill before it came up for a understanding that their opponents. “If they have something the same direction in a class- such as repainting, carpet vote. daddy and papa have made Gay-marriage opponents they’ve come up, with they room like you would do in replacement and new tables. The biggest hurdle was the kind of lifelong com- have promised to challenge can take control of the big 1920, these are meant for stu- The project will continue the state Senate, which has mitment to each other,” any same-sex marriage screens and show the class dents to work in groups and into next year. conservative Democrats Pedersen said. “Marriage is law at the ballot. A ref- what they’ve done. It’s very collaborate,” Fox said. “A Brittanee Barton can be opposed to the measure. the word we use in our soci- erendum cannot be filed much changing the educa- faculty member would bring contacted at barton35@live. Even there, it passed last ety to convey that idea.” until the governor signs tional paradigm.” up a topic and students can marshall.edu. week with a 28-21 vote. Rodne, who opposed the the legislation. Santorum wins make Romney’s path to nomination harder

BY DAVID LIGHTMAN Virginia Center for Politics. Beck, a professor of po- MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS “They just don’t trust him, litical science at Ohio State (MCT) and they don’t connect to University. him personally. He has seri- Super Tuesday also will WASHINGTON–Mitt ous, serious problems.” provide opportunities for Romney’s carefully plotted Arizona and Michigan Santorum, Texas U.S. Rep. path to the Republican presi- have strong conservative Ron Paul and Newt Gin- dential nomination is now a bases. Santorum’s faith- grich, a former speaker of long, unpredictable journey and-family message could the House of Representa- that could last months. appeal to them. tives. Paul is pushing hard The next major tests are “After yesterday, I think in caucuses, while Gingrich primaries in Arizona and everything’s in play,” said is eyeing Oklahoma, Ten- Michigan on Feb. 28, where Jim Haynes, the president of nessee and Georgia. Romney has been heav- the Phoenix-based Behavior Gingrich has Southern ily favored. A week later, Research Center, a nonpar- roots, having represented 10 states vote on March 6, tisan market research and an Atlanta-area district for Super Tuesday, when the polling firm. 20 years. His only victory former Massachusetts gov- Even in Michigan, where so far came last month in ernor was hoping to all but Romney’s father was gov- neighboring South Caro- clinch the nomination. ernor in the 1960s, the race lina, where his angry-man, Not anymore. could tighten. “There’s an populist appeal propelled With victories Tuesday in opportunity for Santorum him to a big win.

Colorado, Minnesota and to give Romney a black eye,” But Gingrich is no South- ANDREW BUCKLEY|FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM/MCT Missouri, Rick Santorum said Douglas Koopman, a ern shoo-in, said Merle became a threat. The sweep professor of government Black, a professor of politics GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum greets supporters before his departure, Wednesday at Bella Donna by the former U.S. senator at Calvin College in Grand and government at Emory Chapel in McKinney, Texas. from Pennsylvania exposed Rapids, Mich. University in Atlanta. San- long-held voter qualms Super Tuesday’s most torum has strong appeal about Romney, and conser- closely watched race is to conservative Christians, A bigger question in the It was classic Rom- worth noting that the vatives are likely to take a likely to be Ohio, the kind who are influential in the states ahead involves Rom- ney, full of facts and Colorado and Minnesota fresh look at Santorum. of diverse swing state that Southern GOP. ney’s political judgment, well-reasoned arguments. caucuses attracted about “I don’t think this changes a general-election candi- “There are a lot of issues or, as Sabato put it, “his No delegates were being 65,000 and 50,000 voters, re- the title of front-runner (for date historically has to win. where Santorum would be arrogance.” Early Tuesday, selected Tuesday, Beeson spectively, in states where Romney), but it underscores Romney faces the same con- seen as more consistent Romney’s political direc- argued, and besides, “there general-election turnout the fundamental problem servative suspicion there than Gingrich or Rom- tor, Rich Beeson, sent a is no way for any nominee reaches millions. In short, he has with the party base,” that he does elsewhere. ney,” Black said. “And with memo to the news media, to win first place in every not many people voted said Larry Sabato, the di- As a result, “It’s a vol- Gingrich, you always have trying to downplay the single contest.” Tuesday, and no convention rector of the University of atile state,” said Paul questions of judgment.” day’s importance. All true, and it’s also delegates were chosen.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Thundering Herd falls on road to Knights THE PARTHENON UCF came out of the gates the shot clock. hot in the first half, leading Knights’ junior guard Mar- The University of Central by as many as nine before cus Jordan subsequently hit a Florida was too much for the the Herd began to chip away three-pointer on the inbound Marshall men’s basketball and take a 30-28 lead into the to put the Knights up 65-60. team down the stretch, as the locker room. Jordan finished with 15 Knights outlasted Thunder- After the break, the points, none more important ing Herd in the final minutes Knights took over. UCF out- than the final three. to grab a 67-60 win. rebounded Marshall 25-15 The Herd turned the ball Marshall trailed early in in the second stanza, which over in the final seconds as the game but rallied late in resulted in 16 second-chance Sykes slammed home the 67- the first half to grab a four- points for the Knights and 60 victory for UCF. point lead with 1:34 left in the just two for the Herd. The loss moved the Herd half. The Herd led only twice At the final media break, to 14-10 overall, with a 5-5 re- in the game. UCF led the contest 58-44 cord in Conference USA. Junior UCF forward Kieth with just 3:08 to play. UCF moves to 18-6 overall Clanton led the Knights and The Herd then led another and 7-3 in C-USA. all scorers with 20 points. charge. Two three-pointers The loss also ensures Mar- Sophomore forward Isaiah from senior forward Dago shall must win its final six Sykes added 15 to go with Pena and another by Pitts contests to capture a 20-win 10 rebounds to complete the brought Marshall within two season for the third straight double-double. points with 48 seconds to year. Only two Marshall play- play. Next up, the Herd returns to ers recorded double-figures, The Herd defense then held the Cam Henderson Center MARCUS CONSTANTINO|THE PARTHENON as seniors Damier Pitts and the Knights during the fol- to take on the East Carolina Shaquille Johnson scored 18 lowing possession, garnering University Pirates (12-11, 3-7) Sophomore guard DeAndre Kane and his teammates head toward the bench in the Herd’s Jan. 14 win over UCF. and 10 points, respectively. a tie-up with two seconds on at 7 p.m. Saturday. Marshall lost to the Knights 67-60 Wednesday. Women’s soccer garners 11 new recruits 2012 COMMITMENTS

GABRIELA DYER KELLY CULICERTO ALEXIS MCENTIRE LIA FOSTER BRITTANY ENTZ JENNA DUBS MF/F MF/F D D MF MF 5’3” 5’8” 5’8” 5’7” 5’6” 5’6” Falls Church, Va. Charlotte, N.C. Springfield, Va. Keswick, Ontario Glen Allen, Va. Green Lane, Pa.

ERIN SIMMONS KELLY MORAN MARISSA LOMBARD HANA HENDERSON TAYLOR FLEMING F D D MF D/MF 5’6” 5’8” 5’3” 5’7” 5’10” Gahanna, Ohio Hatfield, Pa. Orchard Park, N.Y. Nicholasville, Ky. Southbury, Conn. BACK IN ACTION Thundering Herd softball kicks off spring season in ‘Kickin’ Chicken Classic’ vs. Georgia Southern in Conway, S.C.

BY JARROD CLAY “The exciting thing about trick is to take advantage of probably don’t know THE PARTHENON opening weekend is that it’s free time on the road, but what to expect.” like your birthday, or the when it’s game time, the The Herd gets For players, the wait for night before Christmas,” team needs to have 100 per- started at 2 p.m. Fri- opening day seems like an Stanton said. “You have the cent focus on the game. day with a eternity. However, Marshall opportunity for something “We are able to mix in a double softball, the wait is all but big to happen.” good amount of relax time header over. In its first weekend of ac- and downtime just to get begin- The Thundering Herd will tion Marshall will play five out,” Stanton said. “The ning with be heading south Friaday to games in three days. The sun always seems a little Georgia kick off its 2012 campaign in schedule will stay busy for bit brighter. It’s a little bit Southern and the “Kickin’ Chicken Clas- the Herd. Marshall will warmer down there so it is finishing with sic” in Conway, S.C. hosted head back on the road the so nice to be able to go south the nightcap by Costal Carolina. The following two weekends for and play.” against George Herd will get into the swing tournaments in Charleston, Marshall finished a brief Mason. of things against Georgia S.C. and Orlando. fall season with a 6-2 re- Jarrod Clay Southern. “The competition is in- cord and looks to build off can be con- “It’s so exciting to finally creasing each weekend and of that with an experienced tacted at get out there and play,” said that good for us,” Stanton team. Although, no matter clay105@ Shonda Stanton, Marshall said. “You want to build how many veterans are on mar- head softball coach. “We’ve some confidence early, and a team, opening weekend is shall. been practicing against each when we get to Orlando we always a different experi- edu. other for 20-plus days so it’s need to be sharpened up.” ence for the rookies. nice to see some outside Heading to places such as “We have 17 returning competition and kind of see Myrtle Beach and Orlando players, 15 juniors and se- how you match up.” provide an escape from the niors,” Stanton said. “We For coaches and players gloomy winter days in Hun- only have three new comers, alike, the season has been a tington. For some teams the so for them it’s going to be long time coming, and the attractions could pose as a much different experience Herd is ready to get back a distraction from the ulti- in the sense that everybody in action after the long off mate task. else has been through it, season. However, Stanton said the everybody’s done it. They

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STAFF EDITORIAL CRYSTAL MYERS EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] Ruling against Prop 8 is a good WILLIAM LINEBERRY MARCUS CONSTANTINO MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] decision, for Calif., Americans KATIE QUINONEZ TYLER KES NEWS EDITOR DIGITAL EDITOR In a historical ruling, a federal appeals court ruled court should undercut the democratic process by taking [email protected] [email protected] against California’s ban on gay marriage, Proposition the power to preserve marriage out of the hands of the JAKE SNYDER ARIAN JALALI 8, Tuesday. The courts argued what has been blatantly people.” This is comedic for several reasons. SPORTS EDITOR COPY EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] obvious all along: The ban is unconstitutional. Courts First, religious zealots have been attempting to with- said the ban served no other purpose than “to lessen the hold the right to marry from the gay population for as KELSEY THOMAS JOHN GIBB LIFE! EDITOR ASSIGNMENT EDITOR status and human dignity” of gays and lesbians. How long as anyone can remember. How can they possibly [email protected] [email protected] courts didn’t come to this conclusion sooner is nothing criticize a federal appeals court for attempting to extend ADAM ROGERS short of a mystery. a basic human right to a demographic? How can they ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Prop 8 passed in the November 2008 California state even concern themselves with something such as the [email protected] elections with 52 percent of the vote. Supporters of the democratic process when they can barely comprehend CONTACT US discriminatory bill said they were willing to take the is- the very basic notion of equality? 109 Communications Bldg. sue all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. It is absurd Second, how is trying to deny humans the right to Marshall University that any type of state-level government body could even marry preserving marriage in any other sense than pre- One John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25755 entertain the idea of proposing a constitutional amend- serving its archaic and discriminatory definition? There [email protected] ment that would discriminate against any member of the should not be any amount of religious influence on the state’s population, but the fact that it passed more than definition of what is essentially an entity of govern- THE FIRST The Constitution of the three years ago is unfathomable. ment. If a marriage is considered legitimate only after AMENDMENT United States of America Prop 8 is another prime example of how religious law recognizes it, then it is ridiculous to assume that

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, beliefs have been allowed to infiltrate government and the definition of marriage should depend on a religious or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the legislation. The Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative preference of man and woman. If America prides itself freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to Christian nonprofit organization that backed Prop 8, as being a country in which everyone has an equal op- peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. described the ruling as a “Hollywood-orchestrated at- portunity, amendments such as Prop 8 have no place in tack on marriage.” The group states on its website “no any constitution.

COLUMN POLITICAL CARTOON Do you know where your iPad is made?

BY WINIFRED C. CHIN in China, where he didn’t (MCT) have to deal with tough labor laws or environmen- Recent revelations about tal protections or unions the deplorable working con- demanding better wages, ditions at an Apple factory benefits and safe working in China provide a caution- conditions. ary tale about globalization Apple, one of the rich- and consumerism. est and most successful The New York Times ran companies in the world, a front-page article that gained its wealth and exposed some of the facts power, in part, off the of life within Apple’s Fox- sweat of exploited Chi- conn Technology factory nese workers. in Chengdu, China. These Apple is not the only include underage and un- electronics company do- derpaid workers, excessive ing business in China. overtime, seven-day work- Dell, Hewlett-Packard, COLUMN weeks, overcrowded dorms IBM, Motorola, Nokia, and dangerous conditions. Sony, Toshiba and others One day last May, a fire manufacture there. All of Why can’t they just forget? broke out in one of the these companies benefit buildings where employees from the appalling work- polished thousands of iPad ing conditions in China. BY WILLIAM LINEBERRY I try? Especially when I I’ll show them what I can ahead, what’s on the draw- cases a day. “Two people Neither the American pub- MANAGING EDITOR can bring the idea in un- do. They’re going to make ing board next. That’s why were killed immediately lic nor the labor movement der the guise of economic me flex my muscle. I am I don’t call this mountain and over a dozen others in- here would stand for such See, there’s this moun- opportunity. man, and I will pursue this by a name. It’s why I don’t jured,” the story said. conditions. tain and I want it, in fact, Yeah, I know the his- thing until it is no more. have a sentiment. I just see “Apple never cared about But China is eager to I need it. It sits among tory. There was a bunch I will disregard. Let them how it can benefit me. My anything other than in- overtake America as the many other mountains, of good ole union boys, protest. Let them eat cake. indifference is flourish- creasing product quality No. 1 economic power but it’s different, you see? 10,000 if memory serves They don’t know the first ing. My avarice, swollen. and decreasing production in the world, and is This mountain is special me correctly, who went thing about business. If It’s how I’ve got ahead. It’s cost,” Li Mingqi, a former willing to do so at all in the sense that is has had out against the Big Coal they did, they wouldn’t how they could get ahead. Foxconn employee, told the costs. That is why busi- some blood shed on it for Lords . Sixteen killed by get all worried about what But no, they want to make Times. ness and China make something that happened police and hired thugs on happened to this moun- a big fuss about nothing. Another former employee such excellent partners. in an insignificant epoch this mountain. Tragic. But tain. They’d just take it at Why can’t they just go added, “You can set all the Since Deng Xiaoping’s — insignificant, at least to what does that mean to face value –– like I’m going away, you know? Get a job. rules you want, but they’re economic reforms took me. My desire to have this me? Their blood was shed to. Let me do my job. meaningless” if suppliers effect in the 1980s, mul- mountain is motivated by on that mountain way be- I bet half the fools in this Why do they have to don’t make “enough profit tinational corporations the fact that, I can have the fore I was born. But, now, state couldn’t point to what make this fuss, put me to treat workers well. have poured into China mountain if I truly want it. you see, I am here, and I county this mountain is in the spotlight? Why do If you squeeze margins, to take advantage of its Why would it matter to find this history irrelevant. even in. Who do they have they care about this damn you’re forcing them to cut vast pool of cheap labor me if the largest insurrec- In fact, I don’t even know on their side, anyways? mountain so much? You’d safety.” and natural resources. tion on American soil since why some think this moun- Have you seen the list of think it was their past, Early in 2011, Steve Jobs At a time when Amer- the Civil War took place tain should be historically campaign donations we their heritage. You’d think met with President Barack ica sure could use some there? What does that fact preserved. give to their politicians? this mountain represented Obama on economic manufacturing jobs to have anything to do with My business is taking A couple thousand here, a an entire struggle, an entire growth. He told the presi- boost our own economy, me? mountains, name or no few thousand there –– it’s people. You’d think this is dent he had no intentions it would be patriotic –– People like to attach a name, “historical site” or a business thing. It’s how the one of the last symbols of bringing Apple’s manu- and humane, given what sentiment to this moun- your average dump. And people like me assure that that hasn’t already been de- facturing back to the U.S. we know of the overseas tain, give it a label, give it business has been good, we can do as we please stroyed. A reminder that all Furthermore, he warned workplace ­— for those a name. They call it “Blair until I hit this little speed when it comes to our busi- can change and all can per- that unless the United companies to bring some Mountain.” I don’t call it bump. All these people ness here in West Virginia. ish in an instant, yes, you’d States became more busi- of those jobs back home. that. You want to know saying I can’t do this, say- Let them have their little think it was something like ness-friendly, it stood to And if they don’t, then why? Well, it’s because ing this site is more than protest. They should be that. Why can’t they just lose its competitive edge we –– the wired, high-tech I avoid sentiment at all another mountain to cut worried about their fu- forget? against countries like consumers –– should be cost. And if I can take this the top off of. This moun- tures, not their past. See, William Lineberry China. He noted how easy more conscientous about mountain away from the tain is worth more than with me, there’s no looking can be contacted at line- it was to build a factory the products we purchase. top down, why shouldn’t the coal. Blah. Blah. Blah. back. There’s just what’s [email protected].

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Participants in the Marshall University Quarterback Club’s Valentine’s Day Dance hit the dance floor last February for the annual party. This year marks the eighth year for the dance. It will take place Feb. 18. Judge: Disclose details on federal misconduct in Ted Stevens case BY SEAN COCKERHAM to the First Amendment and ruling. Integrity Section against an prosecutors because Sul- Goeke, Edward Sullivan MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS (MCT) a blow to the fair adminis- A Washington jury in Oc- incumbent United States livan never issued a direct and William Welch. Welch tration of justice,” he wrote. tober 2008 found Stevens senator. The government’s order in the Stevens trial supervised the Justice De- WASHINGTON––Calling Sullivan ruled the report guilty of lying on financial ill-gotten verdict in the case that was disobeyed by the partment’s Public Integrity the case a national sym- will be made public March disclosure forms covering not only cost that public of- federal attorneys, the spe- Section, which handles cor- bol of what happens when 15. six years in office. ficial his bid for re-election, cial prosecutor concluded. ruption cases. prosecutors cross the line, a The report’s exact con- But in 2009 the Justice De- the results of that election Sullivan wrote in Wednes- Morris, Marsh and Ed- federal judge ruled Wednes- tents are unclear, but it will partment moved to dismiss tipped the balance of power day’s ruling that the release ward Sullivan worked for day that an investigative detail what Schuelke has the charges against Stevens, in the United States Senate,” would help the public un- Welch, while Bottini and report on misconduct by described as widespread admitting it failed to turn Sullivan wrote in his ruling. derstand the decision not to Goeke were on loan to the Justice Department attor- and sometimes intentional over evidence to the defense Schuelke’s 500-plus page seek criminal charges. prosecution from the U.S. neys in the prosecution of misconduct by Justice De- that would have helped report is the result of a Sullivan wrote in his rul- Attorney’s Office in Anchor- former Alaska Sen. Ted Ste- partment attorneys in their Stevens. The prosecution two-and-a-half-year inves- ing that, after a highly age, which otherwise was vens must be made public. pursuit of a U.S. senator. team also faced miscon- tigation. Its contents have publicized trial and months excluded from the cases. U.S. District Judge Emmet “The Stevens case has duct allegations from an FBI been under seal, though of proceedings in which the Marsh committed suicide in Sullivan denied motions by come not only to symbolize whistleblower. Schuelke’s broad conclu- prosecution team “repeat- 2010. some of the attorneys who the dangers of an overzeal- Stevens lost his re-election sions were made public in edly denied any wrongdoing Sullivan’s ruling said two are under investigation to ous prosecution and the bid just days after the jury November. and zealously defended of the lawyers under inves- keep the report, by special risks inherent when the gov- handed down the guilty ver- Schuelke said he found the guilty verdict,” the at- tigation didn’t object to the prosecutor Harry Schuelke, ernment does not abide by dict. He died in a plane crash widespread and at times torneys now cannot dodge public release of the report. on their behavior perma- its discovery obligations, in Alaska on Aug. 9, 2010. intentional misconduct by public accountability by Two opposed the release, nently under seal and barred but it has also been cred- “Mr. Schuelke’s report Justice Department attor- keeping the report under and the other two asked from public release. ited with changing the way chronicles significant pros- neys in the Stevens case and seal. for the report to be sealed “To deny the public ac- other courts, prosecutors ecutorial misconduct in other Alaska corruption Schuelke’s investigation permanently. His ruling cess to Mr. Schuelke’s report and defense counsel ap- a highly publicized inves- cases. targeted prosecutors Brenda blacked out which of the at- under the circumstances of proach discovery in criminal tigation and prosecution But he did not recommend Morris, Nicholas Marsh, torneys asked for the report this case would be an affront cases,” Sullivan wrote in his brought by the Public criminal charges for the Joseph Bottini, James to be kept from the public.

CLAY CENTER raised in the United BIG SANDY the past, people had to rent Continued from Page 1 States. She has been Continued from Page 2 the equipment from the awarded such honors school, but now we will have Ranee Ramaswamy is a as two McKnight Artist had to remember where we our own for use.” master teacher and per- Fellowships, one Bush originally planned to place A boardroom with video former of Bharatanatyam Fellowship and two Je- everything.” conferencing capabili- dance. She has been rome Foundation Travel The conference rooms ties will be designed for awarded a Bush Fel- Study Grants. In 2010, she have been selected for a com- employers who need to lowship, an Artist was named one of “25 to plete overhaul as well. communicate with people Exploration Fund grant Watch” by Dance Maga- “Right now, we have six around the country or world. from Arts International zine, making her the first small rooms for use, but af- The third room will have an and 13 McKnight Art- Bharatanatyam artist ter renovations, we will have entire wall that works as a ist Fellowships. She named by the magazine. combined them to make dry erase board. was chosen as the The performance is at three medium-sized rooms,” Sipe said all renovations McKnight Foundation 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb.18. Bajus said. “One room will will be completed by Sep- Distinguished Artist for Ticket prices start at $10. be a smart room. It will have tember 2013. 2011. Chelsie Schuldies can all the new technology that Chelsie Schuldies can be Aparna Ramaswamy be contacted at schuld- can only be found in class- contacted at schuldies@ was born in India and [email protected]. rooms at Marshall now. In marshall.edu. CL020912 CLASSIFIED Admire someone? CLASSIFIED 2 x 8.0 THEN SHOUT IT FROM A MOUNTAINTOP ...OR IN THE PARTHENON! WHETHER IT’S A SECRET CRUSH OR A LONG-TERM LOVER, WE WANT TO HEAR WHAT MAKES YOU SWOON ABOUT THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE.

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6 GUIDE TO 25755 THURSDAY, FEBRUARYLife! 9, 2012 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM memories* come up as building goes down Huntington landmark closes its doors Friday BY FRANCES LAZELL Leah Dow, of Hun- THE PARTHENON tington, said she attended concerts at The Veteran’s Memo- the field house when rial Field House is closing she was younger. its doors Friday, after 62 “I remember I saw years of business, to make Tammy Wynette at way for the construc- the field house when tion of an indoor facility she came once,” Dow for Marshall University said. “The field house athletics. was the place to be. I The Veteran’s Memo- remember some great rial Field House was built concerts there.” in 1950 and opened with a Abigail Woods, performance called “Holi- sophomore communi- day on Ice” on Nov. 13, cations studies major, 1950. said growing up, she Throughout the years, the was frequently at the field house has been used field house for differ- for concerts, ice skating ent events. events, basketball tour- “I’m a little sad the naments, indoor soccer field house is being leagues, the Huntington torn down because Hornets ice hockey team, of the memories I the Huntington Heroes have made there play- American Indoor Football ing indoor soccer, League and was home to going to the circus and 1950-2012 MARCUS CONSTANTINO | THE PARTHENON Marshall basketball. watching high school The Veterans Memorial Field House, located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 26th Street in Huntington, will close its doors to the public Friday to make The managers of the field basketball games,” way for the construction of a Marshall University athletics indoor facility. It was used as the home of Marshall University basketball until 1981. house experienced prob- Woods said. lems with alcohol and drug Marshall stopped problems during it’s prime, using the field house Recreation Board. new Marshall facilities is his donation, was con- field house decreased when which lead to the place- in 1981, after the Cam In 1986, the Cabell County finished, there will no lon- structed in 1995 and has the Cam Henderson Center ment of signs prohibiting Henderson Center was Board of Education took ger be a use for the Sam been used for the men’s and was built. alcohol and drug use cost- built. The field house was control of the upkeep and Hood Soccer Field located women’s soccer teams and The field house will host ing $410 in 1976. used for 31 basketball care of the field house. behind the Joan C. Edwards camps for local youth. one more event, a Marshall Big acts such as Kenny seasons. However, in 1996, the Stadium. With the construction of alumni basketball game at Rogers, Kool and the Gang, It was determined there Greater Huntington Park The soccer field named the new athletic facility, 7 p.m. Friday. Alabama and Tammy was a need for a field and Recreation District as- for Sam Hood, business- Sam Hood Field will not Frances Lazell can be con- Wynette preformed at field house in 1945 after the cre- sumed ownership. man and former men’s be used as much as in the tacted at lazell2@marshall. house. ation of the Cabell County After construction of the soccer coach, because of past, just as the use of the edu. Quarterback Club hosts dance THE PARTHENON to purchase sponsorship our hearts,” Ryan said. tickets. Green and White “We have been through The Marshall Univer- sponsorships are $975, good and bad with this sity Quarterback Club of which includes 10 tickets, school and we will always Charleston is hosting its 8th a reserved table, program continue.” annual Valentine Dinner mention and a special gift. This is the biggest Dance beginning at 7 p.m. Coach’s sponsorships are fundraiser of the year Feb. 18 at the Charleston $50 and are for those who for Marshall University Marriott Grand Ballroom. are not able to attend but Quarterback Club. Peo- Tickets will be sold on would still like to donate. ple come from all over a first-come, first-serve Coach’s sponsorships will the region for this event. basis because of the receive a program men- Head coach Doc Holliday, limited number of tick- tion and will be eligible to and his staff will be in ets. The price of tickets win prizes. Reservations attendance. includes dinner and bev- and sponsorship dona- “This has become an erages such as beer, wine tions must be made by event people really look and soft drinks. A mixed Friday. forward to,” Ryan said. drink cash bar will be Gena Ryan, president “People get a chance to available. All proceeds of the club, and her hus- mingle with the coaches from the dance will ben- band will be co-chairing and just have a great efit Marshall football the dance. Ryan has been time.” program. The deadline involved at Marshall for Attire will be business 242748 for individual tickets is many years since her grad- casual, and guests will Monday. uation from Marshall in be eligible to win prizes THE VILLAGE ON SIXTH The club is a subsidiary 1971. throughout the night. of Big Green and is offering “Marshall has al- Rooms at the Marriott PARTHENON - 1/4 PG A a chance for supporters ways been very dear to are available. 3 x 10.5 Scared to let them know? WE AREN’T!

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