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Assistant Professor Kristin Steele teaches her honors course “Texting the World” Wednesday on the brick plaza outside Holderby Hall. LETLETLET THETHETHE SUNSUNSUN SHINESHINESHINE RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON TAKE A WALK ON THE MAYOR STEVE SIDE Williams to continue community walks to promote micklas / parlock outreach, physical activity olson / stipetich

jarvis / kinner Inform your vote. LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON Huntington Mayor Steve Williams rescues a baby bird from the street during the inaugural installment of the Walk with the Mayor series April 29, 2015 in the Westmoreland Neighborhood. SGA STUDENT BODY DEBATE By CLARA MAYNARD 9th Avenue and 2nd Street for Hall isn’t just a building at the THE PARTHENON a 90-minute walk through the corner of 5th Avenue and 8th MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER LOBBY Mayor Steve Williams re- neighborhood. Street. I want our residents to sumes his community walks Williams walked through know that I’m willing to walk MONDAY, MARCH 12 through Huntington’s neigh- each of the nine City Council the extra mile to hear and see borhoods this spring in an districts at least once last year. how their neighborhoods can effort to motivate residents to According to a release from the be improved.” 12:00 P.M. become more active. city, he hopes to visit more ar- - Williams kicks off the 2016 eas in those districts this year. ing with neighborhood LIVE STREAM VIA PERISCOPE edition of “Walks with the “This is a great way to dem- associationsThe Mayor’s to Officeestablish is workstart- Mayor” Wednesday, March onstrate to the community that ing points and routes for the 16 on the Southside. He will we should get outside more walks. TWEETED VIA @MUPARTHENON meet residents at 5 p.m. at the Clara Maynard can be Southside Elementary School that our neighbors have,” Wil- contacted at maynard294@ Sponsored by The Parthenon and WMUL-FM bicycle shelter at the corner of liamsand see said firsthand in the release.the concerns “City marshall.edu. C M Y K 50 INCH

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Building a personal brand gets personal Dinner for a Dollar continues

Castro said each challenge pre- By NANCY PEYTON “For us, it’s not about the sented in the workshop, THE PARTHENON money,” Ferguson said. “Obvi- including having to think of Marshall University’s Cath- ously, we usually don’t even her own funeral, helped her olic Newman Center feeds break even, but it’s about feed- members of the community ing those who may not get this about settling into a job and each week spiritually and kind of meal anywhere else. It’s workinggain confidence with others. when thinking physically. about making sure their needs “I’m scared about being in- Dinner for a Dollar is held at are met.” volved with a business and 6 p.m. in the Catholic Center ev- Ferguson said the Catholic being like, ‘I don’t really want to ery Thursday. Center will also partner with do this,’” Castro said. “It’s good Campus minister Traci Fer- to get a broad understanding guson said they want to feed this project together. of a business before you accept students and faculty who may other“We organizations encourage other to work orga on- a long-term position. Setting not have access to a hot meal goals is a good thing, and shar- otherwise. that have a basis in community ing them with other people. “Especially during the cold service,nizations, to particularlyvolunteer to thosecook winter, we want to give stu- dinner for a week or two,” Fer- yourself that you wouldn’t dents access to a warm meal,” guson said. “It is a wonderful necessarilyAnd find positive think thingsabout abouton a Ferguson said. “Even students outreach. This project is both day-to-day basis.” who have meal plans get burnt Alexander said she hopes out on cafeteria food and just The dinner usually varies students will be encouraged need something home cooked fromsimple week and incredibly to week, fulfilling.” but ev- the unusual topic caused him to by this and future events after a long week.” erything is made fresh in the question how he interacts with throughout Professionalism Ferguson said even though Catholic Center. others. Month to understand employ- they usually do not break even Nancy Peyton can be “It was the most uncom- ers’ expectations to land their funds wise, it is still a wonder- contacted at peyton22@mar- fortable, but I really thought dream jobs. ful outreach to those in need. shall.edu. that funeral activity was the “One of the things we say in one that hit home,” Hatten the college of business is, ‘Your said. “I looked at it from the success is our business.’ And perspective of if I left a job. this is just one way that we What would be something that want to make students success- Students will be people remember me for in a ful, whether it’s successful in positive way? Did they think I was a hard worker until the job, or ten years down the road graduating, in getting that first “Traveling Around end?” in getting promoted and mov- Hatten coordinated the ing up the ladder,” Alexander

RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON said. Alexander. Alexander said she Alexander said the goal of the World” Above: A student takes notes during the How To Market Yourself event watchedevent with the AMAlecture advisor prior Lizto Professionalism Month is to Wednesday in Corbly Hall. the event and recalled an im- provide students with oppor- By NANCY PEYTON each and every day.” Below: AMA advisor Liz Alexander talks to students during How To portant memory when asked to tunities to gain knowledge to THE PARTHENON Tables will be set up for the Market Yourself. imagine her own funeral. Students will be able to ex- different sponsors, including El “I actually was at a funeral may not be discussed in their perience traveling the globe Ranchito, La Famiglia and Stew- By REBECCA TURNBULL Attendees listened to a lynda. a few weeks earlier and the classes.benefit their future careers that without leaving Huntington. art’s Hot Dogs. These sponsors THE PARTHENON com lecture during the event in preacher at the funeral said, The next Professionalism Marshall University’s Com- will provide food for students Marshall students were which the speaker asked par- ‘You preach at your own fu- Month event is titled “Dress for mons Hall Council will host to sample. challenged to envision their ticipants to think of what will neral, when you live your life.’ Success” and will be 5:15 p.m. “Traveling Around the World” There will also be cornhole, funerals Wednesday in room be said about them at the end I thought that was such a very Thursday in Corbly Hall room from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday music and a hot dog eating 105 of Corbly Hall as part of the of their lives. simple, new way to think about 106. outside of Marshall Commons. contest. “How to Market Yourself” event President of Marshall’s chap- how you present yourself to Rebecca Turnbull can be Commons Hall Council vice Rogers said the council hopes for the Lewis College of Busi- ter of the American Marketing others,” Alexander said. contacted at turnbull4@mar- president Trina Rogers said the students will have fun while ness’ Professionalism Month. Association Cody Hatten said Junior marketing major Ellen shall.edu. council wanted to plan a pro- learning about other cultures. gram all students on campus “We hope that people learn could get involved in. that diversity is what makes us “We decided instead of just all unique in our own way and Tri-Sigma Chili Fest heats up Marshall doing a simple community- our many different cultures are wide program, that we wanted what bring us together,” Rogers BY SAGE SHAVERS Tri-Sigma president Conner than last year’s. Richberd said over 400 tick- to reach out to those involved in said. THE PARTHENON Richberg said the annual fest The chili was made by foun- ets were sold before the event. the INTO program and not just “Traveling Around the Members of the Marshall was started by one of the so- dation chair Katie Lemon. Sorority members handed out the ones who live in commons,” World” is free for all Marshall University community en- rority’s alum. Richberg said Lemon said she made eight to-go orders at the door and Rogers said. “It’s a way to bring University students. joyed chili and refreshments at the sorority has held the event multiple gallon batches and served in the dining room. people of different cultures to- Nancy Peyton can be the Sigma Sigma Sigma house for over 10 years. used 110 pounds of ground Senior Tri-Sigma members gether and what better way to contacted at peyton22@mar- on 6th Avenue Wednesday. All proceeds from the event beef. will visit one of the hospitals do that than through the differ- shall.edu. Along with a choice of vege- go to the foundation for ter- they raised money for in Cha- ent types of food many enjoy tarian chili and chili with beef, minally ill children in two Lemon she said it is important pel Hill, North Carolina. ticket holders had their choice hospitals in Texas and North forThis the festsorority is Lemon’s to give first.to a Sage Shavers can be of a peanut butter sandwich or Carolina. Richberg said the cause and for the community contacted at shavers6@ cornbread and soda or water. turnout this year was better to see what the sorority does. marshall.edu. Father Dean to answer students’ questions about faith

By NANCY PEYTON will draw one by one from BCM to hold INTO Easter dinner THE PARTHENON a hat. Ferguson said these By NANCY PEYTON - Students will have the op- questions usually provoke THE PARTHENON students who may never get to experience portunity to ask anything a deep and meaningful con- International students will get a taste of sortmany of MU reach-out BCM students event specifically have a heart for forin a Brownfieldreal Easter saidcelebration this event in is their perfect home for they have ever wanted to versation about life, religion Christian culture Friday evening with a tra- missionsternational and students,” spend their Brownfield spring breaks said. and“So country. know about the Catholic and faith. ditional Easter dinner. summers doing overseas ministry, so INTO “We just want to build relationships with faith. Ferguson said she espe- Baptist Campus Ministries on Marshall and other exchange programs allow us to international students and show them the The parish for Marshall cially likes to hold this event University’s campus has hosted this dinner continue our ministry here in Huntington.” love of Christ since they may never experi- University’s campus will when students are near- for international students for the last three answer questions from stu- ing the end of a process the years. preparing the traditional dishes, includ- so many international students come to dents at an event called “Ask Rite of Christian Initiation Senior secondary education major and ingBrownfield ham, turkey, said a wide BCM variety students of sides will and be theence U.S. it back and neverhome,” actually Brownfield become said. friends “Also, Father Dean.” of Adults because it gives desserts. There will also be vegan and veg- with American students or take part in Campus minister Traci them the chance to ask any members of the ministry have giving hearts etarian options for those whose religions American traditions so this provides them Ferguson said this event is questions they feel are still towardsBCM member those Annie in other Brownfield countries. said Brown many- keep them from eating meat. with the opportunity to do so.” usually held once per semes- unanswered in their minds. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Friday ter. Ferguson said the event “This program gives RCIA students a chance to help those individuals dinner served by BCM students and a short in the Campus Christian Center. gives students a chance to students the chance to ask herefield in said Huntington. organizing this dinner gives storyBrownfield about the said meaning the event and will history include of Nancy Peyton can be contacted at pey- learn anything they want to any last-minute things they “We decided we wanted to have some Easter to the Christian faith. [email protected]. know. feel they need to know “So basically, students can before accepting the sacra- ask any question that they ments at Easter,” Ferguson have ever wanted to ask a said. “It gives these students Catholic priest,” Ferguson the opportunity to tie up any said. “Anything ranging from loose ends that may be left in questions about why Catho- their minds.” lic do certain things, the “Ask Father Dean” will take history of the religion, ques- place after Dinner for a Dol- tions about Father Dean’s lar Thursday evening at the personal faith journey and Catholic Newman Center. questions about your own Nancy Peyton can be faith struggles are on the contacted at peyton22@ table.” marshall.edu. Ferguson said students write down their questions on slips of paper that Dean

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Column Marshall women’s basketball team rolls Marshall men’s Pro scouts taking over FIU, advances to quarterfinals basketball notice of Herd’s begins football program conference By JAKE GRIFFITH tourney action THE PARTHENON

Marshall’s facility to evaluate 12 Herd seniors heading intoAlmost the NFL a year draft. ago today, nine NFL scouts filed into My, how times have changed for the program. After another 10-win season and a third-straight bowl victory, it was clear NFL teams are starting to pay more attention to Doc Holliday’s up-and-coming program as more than 20 scouts from the NFL and Canada were in attendance Wednesday afternoon to take a look at the talent-laden senior class the Herd boasted this year. In total, 14 seniors participated, lead by monster running back Devon Johnson, who also attended this RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON year’s NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana Marshall University senior Leah Scott goes for a lay-up Feb. 27 against Middle Tennesse State University. but did not participate in many of the drills after re- aggravating a back injury in Senior Bowl workouts, THE PARTHENON and 5-5 from the free throw had pushed the lead to 23 af- something that, for a competitor like Johnson, is dif- Marshall University’s wom- line, while also pulling down a ter allowing just nine points RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON en’s basketball team defeated game-high nine rebounds. in the second period. After Marshall University head coach Dan “It was hard doing that,” the 6’1, 295-pound running Florida International Univer- Freshman guard Shayna entering the half up 44-21, ficult to do. D’Antoni instructs his team during a game back said. “You sit there and see everybody compete, sity, 76-44, Wednesday and Gore mirrored her perfor- Marshall coasted through the earlier this season at the Cam Henderson and you’re not able to compete. I’m just glad I was able - mance from the team’s regular third quarter before nailing to be out here on Pro Day with my brothers and put up nals of the Conference USA Center. some good times, too.” Tournament.advanced to the quarterfi digits off the bench for the it outscored Florida Interna- By CHRISTIAN HISMAN Fully healthy, Johnson showed out under the pres- The victory represented a secondseason finale,straight scoring game. double Gore tional,the coffin 20-9. shut in the fourth as THE PARTHENON sure, running a 4.63 40-yard dash and recording a team-best performance in sev- matched Scott’s mark of three Aside from its advantage The Marshall University men’s bas- vertical of 33, with a broad jump of 9-5. eral categories for the Herd 3-pointers to go with three as- on the offensive end, the Herd ketball team starts its conference The past few weeks, talk has emerged that NFL this season. sists and three rebounds. capitalized on the Panthers tournament Thursday as it takes on execs are looking into Johnson as a convert to either The 32-point margin of Guard Kiana Evans and mistakes. The Herd won the the University of Texas at El Paso. H-back or fullback, a move Johnson is more than will- victory is the largest for the forward Talequia Hamilton turnover battle 12-9, but the The third-seeded Herd secured a ing to make if he gets drafted. Herd in any conference game Herd maximized its oppor- first-round bye due to its conference this season, and Marshall also 10 points apiece; Hamilton tunities off the turnovers, record. or fullback, as well as on the special teams unit. knocked down a season-high notched double figures with outscoring FIU 17-3 in points The Miners defeated Florida In- Johnson said he feels like he fits in at running back- 12 3-pointers after tying its The duo combined for nine re- as a result of a turnover. ternational University Wednesday to Andre Reaves also caught the eyes of scouts on Pro previous season-high mark of boundsdid so going and four5-5 from assists. the field. Overall, the Herd posted advance to the quarterfinals against Day.Johnson’s Reaves, teammate,a speedy return special man teams with aficionado steady hands, De Marshall wasted no time a 44 percent shooting mark the Herd. recorded a 4.53 40-yard dash on the afternoon, one of Senior forward Leah Scott establishing an early lead in This will be Marshall’s first game the faster of the Herd seniors. led11 inthe its Herdregular with season 18 finale.points the contest, scoring 29 points since its Senior Night victory against Reaves, who racked up over 2,500 yards on returns as she tied her career-high in in the opening 10 minutes of fromThe the Herd field andfaces assisted Western on the University of Southern Missis- his senior season at Marshall, is not only a return man. made 3-pointers with three action. Kentucky22 of its 28 Universitymade field goals.in the sippi where junior guard Austin Loop The wide receiver showed his prowess offensively for the second consecutive Marshall took a 17-point hit the game-winning shot as time over his career as a member of the Herd. game. Scott shot 5-8 from the advantage into the second p.m. Thursday in Birmingham, expired. Reaves hauled in 64 catches for 773 yards and 4 quarter, and by halftime, it .tournament quarterfinals 8:30 Marshall junior guard Stevie Brown- touchdowns in four seasons for the Herd. His dual- ing said despite the team being down threat ability has garnered him national attention, an field, 3-4 from beyond the arc 54-37 at halftime, the Herd knew it ability that Reaves said helps set him apart from the still had a shot at winning the game. rest of the draftees. “We went into halftime and we knew “I think it boosts [his draft stock] a lot just because, this was a must win game and dialed you know, if it’s a guy that just plays running back Marshall baseball falls to Ohio, 4-1 in after halftime,” Browning said. and there’s a guy that plays running back and kick re- THE PARTHENON plate on two hits, including a pitcher. However, the junior Senior guard Justin Edmonds said it turn, punt return, I feel like he’s more advanced,” said Marshall University’s base- scored Garrastazu from third was important for the team not to lose Reaves, who is listed as the 143rd wide receiver in this ball team dropped a 4-1 The Bobcats added another with the hit. its last game of the regular season. year’s draft. “I feel like, personally, a team and an orga- decision Wednesday to Ohio rundouble in theto left top field. of the seventh With the tying run in the “We wanted to end the season on nization will spend more money on a guy who can do University at the Kennedy when it led off the inning with on-deck circle, senior DJ Gee a strong note,” Edmonds said. “When more than one thing, as opposed to somebody who can Center Field. back-to-back singles. grounded out to the second it came down to it, it was us trust- just do one thing.” With the loss, the Herd Later in the inning, Ohio baseman to end the game. ing each other and fighting for each Marshall head coach Doc Holliday, who was in at- drops to 4-6 on the season lead off hitter Mitch Longo Claiming the win for the other.” tendance as well, said he noticed the large amounts of while the Bobcats move to 5-7. scored off a single through Bobcats was Logan Jacik. Edmonds said the way in which scouts on hand and was pleased with the recognition The game went scoreless the right side of the infield. Freshman Joshua Shapiro the team won provided the Herd his players received. Marshall attempted a rally picked up the loss for the with a huge confidence booster, “I’m proud of these guys,” Holliday said. “Hopefully, the Bobcats broke the tie in in the bottom of the ninth, as Herd in his first collegiate which he hopes will carry over to the there will be opportunities for a lot of these kids. We thethrough top of the the firstsecond. inning, but Cory Garrastazu singled up start. tournament. have 14 guys who think they have a shot at playing at Ohio led off with three the middle. Shapiro pitched 4.1 innings “I think we will play great and have a the next level. That’s their goal and dream and some straight singles to load the An error by the second with three earned runs on good team game,” Edmonds said. “We guys have put up some really good numbers. So, I think bases with no outs. After a pop baseman that trickled into seven hits and one strikeout. just need to finish the game strong - out to the second baseman, the outfield allowed Gar- The Herd returns to action and not lose focus.” nity, whether drafted or as free agents.” the Bobcats’ Tyler Finkler hit a rastazu to advance to third, Friday at the Kennedy Center Tip-off for Thursday’s game is set we’llThe definitely NFL Draft have takes some place who April will 28-30get that in opportuChicago, while Andrew Zban was safe Field for a four-game series for 9:30 p.m. at Bartow Arena in Bir- Illinois. his team a 1-0 lead. at first. against Brown University. mingham, Alabama. Jake Griffith can be contacted at griffith142@ sac-fly In the to thefollow right inning, field to Ohio give Two at-bats later, Corey First pitch is scheduled for 3 Christian Hisman can be con- marshall.edu. put two more runs across the Bird grounded out to the p.m. tacted at [email protected]. Kelly eyes opportunity to play professionally

By DANIELLE WRIGHT himslf to be fairly new to the season. THE PARTHENON sport. Kelly, who was recently Marshall University men’s Though the power forward - basketball senior James Kel- averaged 20.6 points and 9.9 ference USA, said he was ly’s career at the university rebounds per game this sea- namedhonored firstto receive team the All-Con rec- will soon come to an end. son, Kelly said he knows there ognition considering he sat Kelly said after the con- are critics who question if he out last season as a Division I ference tournament ends, is “NBA material.” NCAA transfer. he plans to play in the Kelly played for the Uni- Portsmouth Invitational anybody,” Marshall head versity of Miami before Tournament in Portsmouth, coach“The Dan NBA D’Antoni is difficult said. for“If transferring to Marshall in Virginia. he matures his game a little 2014. The tournament, which bit, with his size and skills, “Before I saw James Kelly, provides seniors from across the coach from UAB told me I the nation the opportunity make a career for himself in had an all-conference player,” to be scouted by professional theI think NBA.” he could definitely D’Antoni said. “Since then, basketball coaches, will be If the NBA does not pan April 13-16. out for him, Kelly said he is to that and has earned it.” “After the PIT tournament, I - JamesThe hasHerd definitely begins its lived C-USA up have some NBA team tryouts fessional basketball offers Championship Tournament with the 76ers and the Chi- overseas.confident he will receive pro Thursday in Birmingham, cago Bulls,” Kelly said. Kelly said teams in France Alabama. Kelly said he started play- and Belgium have him on Danielle Wright can be RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON ing basketball his junior year their radar and he anticipates contacted at Wright317@ Marshall University senior James Kelly handles the ball during a game against the University of North of high school and considers more offers by the end of the marshall.edu. Carolina at Charlotte Feb. 18 at the .

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The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published EDITORIAL by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and Thursday during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for news Kim Kardashian uses social media and editorial content. MEGAN OSBORNE as a platform for body positivity EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] Kanye West has become the KAITLYN CLAY MIKAELA KEENER king of twitter ranting and who better to be the ranting queen MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR than his wife, Kim Kardashian. [email protected] [email protected] Kim took to Twitter Monday to MALCOLM WALTON LEXI BROWNING defend backlash after posting a SPORTS EDITOR LIFE! EDITOR private areas. [email protected] [email protected] nudeCelebrities selfie with immediately censorship took on BRADLEY HELTZEL WILL IZZO to twitter to voice their opinions on Kardashian’s bare bod. Bette ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR COPY EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] Midler, Chloe Moretz and Piers Morgan were among celebrities ASHLEY SODOSKY RYAN FISCHER who heckled Kardashian for the post. ONLINE EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Kardashian retorted with [email protected] [email protected] what may be the best twitter SARA RYAN MICHAEL BROWN rant so far this year. Kardashian took to defending herself against SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Midler, Moretz and Morgan, but [email protected] [email protected] the best part of her outburst was the snippet she wrote defend- SANDY YORK ing not only herself but also all FACULTY ADVISER women against body and slut [email protected] shaming on International Wom- en’s Day. CONTACT US: 109 Communications Bldg.|Marshall University|One John Marshall Drive Kardashian argued the blunt Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected]|@MUParthenon of jokes against her always re- turn to her infamous sex tape THE FIRST The Constitution of the from 13 years ago or how her AMENDMENT United States of America - nude selfies are inappropriate. SCREENSHOT VIA TWITTER Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of ing her body, she’s showing the But Kardashian isn’t just flaunt religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the world even though these jokes online rants are cathartic for Khloe Kardashian or husband shirtless or nude photo of male freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to are made she is still comfortable people. Kanye. Kim retorted by saying celebrities spread but immedi- peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress in her skin to show her body. “The short-term answer is she authored the tweets and can ately chaos consumes when a of grievances. Every woman has every right that people do it because it feels be funny. woman does. Fans took this into to love her body and feel con- good in the moment,” Martin Both celebrities and common consideration when defending said. Twitter users use the character Kim sharing a comparison of her is constantly criticized for her Kardashian had to have felt limit to rave about whatever picture beside a nude photo of BE HERD: GUIDELINES FOR SENDING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR appearancefident in herself.and still Kardashian maintains great after throwing shade to all is upsetting them, and some- Adam Levine that has been posi- body positivity and spreads that the negative tweets she received. times the rants can cause both tively shared on the Internet. Please keep letters to the letters that are posted on The platform to her fans. personal and professional prob- Kardashian isn’t just defend- editor at 300 words or fewer. Parthenon website, www. Ryan Martin, Chairman of the for what she posts to social me- lems. It is obvious some things ing herself, but she is taking a They must be saved in Mi- marshallparthenon.com, can psychology department at the dia,After she constantly deserves being to defend under why fire should just stay off of social me- stance for all women and their crosoft Word and sent as be printed at the discretion of University of Wisconsin-Green she does it. dia, but Kim defending herself right to body positivity and an attachment. Longer let- the editors. Bay and co-author of the paper Fans quickly took to Twitter once and for all is something stance to double standards. ters may be used as guest The opinions expressed “Anger on the Internet: The Per- after the argument, claiming the that needed to be done. Cheers to you, Kim. Here’s to the columns at the editor’s discre- in the columns and letters cieved Value of Rant-Sites” said tweets were the work of sister No one is up in arms when a tion. Guest column status will do not necessarily rep- not be given at the author’s resent the views of The next selfie. request. All letters must be Parthenon staff. signed and include an ad- Please send news releases STATE EDITORIAL dress or phone number for to the editors at parthe- [email protected]. Please edited for grammar, libelous keep in mind, letters are statements,confirmation. available Letters mayspace be printed based on timeliness, or factual errors. Compelling newsworthiness and space. The Charleston Gazette- WHERE WILL YOU BE Mail on soft drink tax raise The Republican-controlled cliff. If funds run out, massive another bill to raise much Legislature seems headed into layoffs of public employees needed funds? If such a tax a budget calamity. Only hours and teachers may loom. Vital increase also caused West Vir- remain in the 2016 session, services like police patrols, ginians to drink less soda, that WHEN SOMETHING and no intelligent attempt is mine inspections, road re- would be OK, too. being made to raise revenue to pairs, health care, etc., may be Excess sugar is a big con- meet a colossal shortfall in the crippled. tributor to weight gain and - Statehouse correspondent obesity. Given the state’s obe- Phil Kabler says this legislative sity epidemic and the chronic HAPPENS ON CAMPUS? currentIn his fiscalState ofyear the and State the man fol- incompetence stems from “a problems and medical bills that date,lowing Gov. fiscal Tomblin year. asked for a combination of ideology, obsti- come with it, there is a certain cigarette tax increase, both to nacy and chronically poor time elegance to taxing things that raise revenue and to save thou- management.” Legislators are are actually harmful to people, sands of Mountain State teens required to govern, but they such as sugary drinks and to- PROBABLY ON TWITTER. from deadly nicotine addiction. aren’t doing so. bacco, and using the proceeds The state Senate approved to pay medical bills and keep a $1 increase per pack of ciga- a possible way to acquire some schools open. rettes, which would have raised extraAmid revenue: the floundering, Bills have here’s been If legislators don’t generate a projected $120 million a year. introduced in both the House hundreds of millions in new But the House Finance Com- and Senate to raise the tax on revenue, West Virginia is des- mittee killed it. And the sales soft drinks. So far, they’ve been tined for a disruptive, costly tax expansion seems doomed. dormant, but it is a good idea. and even dangerous nightmare West Virginia’s government Could a soft drink tax in- of cuts and layoffs in the near seems ready to tumble off a crease be amended into future. Get your voice Herd Want the chance to give your fellow students valuable advice? Is there any topic you love to talk about, but you know your friends’ eyes glaze over when you talk about it? Whether it’s music, politics or Marshall University, The Parthenon is looking for regular columnists for its opinions page. Columns should be between 300-500 words, well-written and researched. Columns will be edited for grammar, libelous statements, available space or factual errors. This is your chance to let your voice be heard. @MUParthenon For more information, contact managing editor Kaitlyn Clay at [email protected]. For the latest in campus news

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By MEGAN OSBORNE American Authors will Cassell said. “He’s supposed to states weekend temperatures EXECUTIVE EDITOR headline the event with a free yell to give a heads up that the at Snowshoe Mountain are ex- The words “spring break” outdoor concert Saturday, with log is coming down the moun- pected to reach highs in the 10:30 typically conjure images of Lissie, Davisson Brothers Band tain. He is a ballhooter.” mid 50s and lows in the upper sand, sunshine and palm trees and Reverend Peyton’s Big Cassell said Snowshoe tai- 40s throughout the weekend, in the minds of many college Damn Band also performing. lors the activities to appeal to with a chance of showers and students, but Snowshoe Moun- Cassell said the festival’s a college-aged audience with- cloud cover. tain Resort seeks to challenge namesake, as well as many of out completely overhauling the “It seems like we’ll have some Reverend Peyton’s that idea with Ballhooter Fes- the resort’s trails and ski lifts, mountain’s entire operation. nice warm spring weather,” tival Thursday through Sunday. lies in the logging industry “On a different weekend we Cassell said. “I know that “You’ve got all summer for that occupied the area before might have more kids-oriented doesn’t go hand-in-hand with that, right? Plenty of time to go Snowshoe. stuff going on,” Cassell said. skiing, but at as long as you’ve Big Damn Band to the beach,” Shawn Cassell, PR “Ballhooter is apparently “We really expand our activities got the snow, a sunny day out specialist at Snowshoe Moun- what old lumberjacks back through Ballhooter, there’s just on the slopes can still be a lot tain Resort said. “The months in the day used to call the guy a lot more going on. A lot more of fun.” where you can go enjoy awe- who would stand at the top of young-adult oriented stuff to Megan osborne can be some skiing conditions are a lot a really steep slope and throw do.” contacted at osborne115@ shorter and it’s just different.” the logs down the mountain,” The National Weather Service marshall.edu.

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