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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 | VOL. 119 NO. 52 | ’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE Campus O.K. to open, students disagree

Commuters struggle to get to campus; students tweet at university to close

By DARIUS BOOKER THE PARTHENON With the heavy snowfall and high winds over the weekend,

made arrangements to make Marshall University officials snow for the safety of students, sure that campus was clear of

Marshallstaff and faculty.University President JeromeAccording Gilbert to walkeda news throughrelease,

thecampus safety thanking of university those students who had put in extra work to secure

isand safety staff overfor everyone,” the weekend. Gilbert ABOVE AND RIGHT: “As always, our top priority Parking problems arise However, the news release around campus Monday thatsaid. stated the university due to the weekend snowstorm. morningwould reopen via andTwitter operate Sunday with eveningnormal operationsmay not onhave Monday been deemed safe in the eyes of stu-

dents who commute to campus. some“I wouldof our consider roads ushaven’t who commute to campus and how

tweetedbeen touched at Marshall since snowUniversi fell.- But whatever,” Chris Shockley

studentsty’s official tweeted Twitter page.at Marshall Along with Shockley, other

University expressing their viewpointsThe Marshall on their Twitter snowed re in- PHOTOS BY RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON conditions.

sponded, giving students the leeway to decide if they could- Leftover snow causes parking turmoil around campus make it to campus or not. “Students are advised to con tact instructors for any updates By EMILY KINNER - to their course schedules &- THE PARTHENON However, several students have assignments.” - exercise science major said the park “We’ve pushed several cars out of who could not drive to school.” - Criminal Justice major Mor ing issue put a lot of people in an the snow this morning,” Wallace said. gan Szekely, a commuter from Many commuter students are un awful situation. “It’sMelissa been kindClark, of aa painsenior to dealinterna with- complained about school still be Barboursville, said her journey happy with the university’s decision “Even people with parking passes and get around.” ing open and have taken the issue to- to campus Monday morning to Winter remain Storm open afterJonas the brought weekend’s 12 are having a hard time finding a - Twitter. Iwas don’t “very think bad.” they take that into weather. space in the lots because of the excess tional affairs and French major said The Marshall University twitter ac “A lot of people commute and snow,” Holland said. “I saw a truck on- she has not had problems with park count responded to some tweets by inches of snow to Huntington through 3rd that was basically buried in snow.” ing because the snow allows her reminding students they can contact highSzekely consideration,” said that Huntington Szekley Friday and Saturday. The snow Eric Wallace, the heating, venti- four-wheel drive to get a spot closer- instructors in advance about absences said. stopped falling Saturday evening, but lating and air conditioning lead for to campus. if Emily the road Kinner conditions can be contacted don’t permit at it is still covering many roads and Marshall, said the snowstorm is defi “I agree with the university’s deci [email protected]. sidewalksSee were COMMUTERS not clear | page and 5 parking spaces, including 3rd Avenue. nitely affecting students and others sion to stay open,” Clark said. “But Stephen Holland, a sophomore on campus. they could maybe be lenient on those INKED LINKED TUESDAY + FRIDAY EVERY DAY @MUParthenon C M Y K 50 INCH

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM City council addresses vacant buildings, partners with AHIDTA By CLARA MAYNARD one year for owners Chief of Police, Joe cab and chassis with refuse THE PARTHENON to lawfully occupy va- Ciccarelli said the or- packer was approved with a Huntington’s City Council ap- cant buildings. If the dinance will allow unanimous vote. proved an ordinance regarding building has not been AHIDTA access to the An ordinance regarding col- vacant buildings 6-2 during the occupied by then the Huntington Police lective bargaining agreements city council meeting Monday city will assess a 20- Department’s drug between the City of Huntington evening. intelligence. and F.O.P. Goldstar Lodge #65 The ordinance, sponsored by fee. “This will facilitate was moved to a second reading. councilwoman Joyce Clark, will cent“We per believe square this foot is intelligence exchange, An ordinance regarding collec- prevent the use of buildings in a thoughtful, detailed - tive bargaining between the residential zones as storage, ordinance that will telligence, throughout city and Local 598, Council 77, unlicensed businesses or other allow us to be able thespecifically member drugagencies in American Federation of State, unoccupied uses regardless of to give them [vacant of Appalachia HIDTA, county and municipal em- the state of utilities. building owners] an as well as HIDTA’s na- ployees and AFL-CIO was also Mayor Steve Williams said incentive to put their tionwide,” Ciccarelli moved to a second reading. vacant buildings put adjacent properties in produc- said. residential homes and busi- tive use,” Williams As a result of the the appointments of Liza nesses at risk. said.” agreement, AHIDTA CaldwellThe council and alsoBrandi confirmed Jacob- “Between 2003-2006 in the Garage apartments will provide the

United States there were an av- and other accessory RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON Huntington Police De- Huntington Urban Renewal buildings attached to a partment with $20,000 Authority.Jones for their first term to the homes per year,” Williams said. residence are excluded Mayor Steve Williams speaks at the City Council meeting Monday. to offset costs. Clara Maynard can be con- “Oferage those, of 31,000 63 percent fires in were vacant in from the ordinance. intergovernmental agreement - An ordinance to tacted at maynard294@ residential structures.” An ordinance authoriz- between the Huntington Police ing Areas was unanimously furnish the city’s sanitation di- marshall.edu. The new ordinance will allow ing the mayor to enter into an Department and Appalachia Highapproved. Intensity Drug Traffick vision with one new cubic yard

Students discuss Syrian refugees in The Weekend News Mountain State Here’s what you missed over the weekend: By NANCY PEYTON so they sought guid- THE PARTHENON ance from Patricia Strong opinions can be heard Proctor. on all sides of the Syrian Refu- “She [Proctor] gee crisis. Students will have said Dr. Khader is re- the chance to discuss their ally knowledgeable > Local restaurants remain open during opinions on the matter this about issue and he week in Willis Hall. would be really great winter storm Housing and Residents Life, at working with stu- in partnership with the Honors dents to express College, will be hosting a pro- their opinions while gram discussing the realities facilitating discus- of Syrian refugees in the Moun- sion,” Andrews said. > Mall employees face pressure during tain State. Andrews ex- Hallie Andrews, a resident plained that not weekend storm advisor who organized the everyone will have event said this program will be the same opinion an excellent learning opportu- because of differ- BRANDEN CAMP | ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION VIA AP nity for everyone – including ing backgrounds. In this photo taken on Dec. 12, 2015, Hiba Tinawi, from Syria, holds her 6-month-old herself. Andrews said she daughter Judy during an event to welcome Syrian refugee families who have recently “I don’t know as much about feels these different resettled in the city of Clarkston, Georgia. To read these stories, go to the topic as I would like to,” perspectives will keep the con- to bring in someone else.” no matter which side they’re Andrews said. “I know that versation interesting. Andrews said she hopes this on.” ethically we should bring in “I really just hope that there’s program is interesting and in- The discussion will take marshallparthenon.com. the refugees, but a lot of peo- a discussion and that people formative for students. place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the ple in West Virginia obviously actually talk about why they “I really wanted to do an Willis kitchen. There will be a disagree.” think this and where they’re issue that’s current and inter- showing of BBC documentaries Dr. Majed Khader, a Mar- coming from,” Andrews said. esting, something that people about the issue followed by an shall University professor, will “Not all students have the same can learn a lot from,” Andrews educated discussion led by Dr. be facilitating the discussion. background. I personally have a said. “I hope students will learn Khader. Syrian themed food Andrews said the resident very different perspective from from each other and from the will be provided. advisors wanted to bring in someone who grew up maybe professor, enough to be pas- Nancy Peyton can be someone who was familiar not having enough food on the sionate about the issue and to contacted at peyton22@mar- with all aspects of the issue, table for their family, let alone be able to discuss their views shall.edu. Transportation system could be essential Graduation applications due for growing student population By JARED CASTO system provided by Tri-State snow. It’s just not safe.” By AMANDA GIBSON to ensure a student has met all student, it’s good for us too in THE PARTHENON Transit does provide transpor- According to Rogner, a typical THE PARTHENON - According to Student Gov- tation methods for Marshall argument against the proposed The deadline to submit grad- tion. After this step is complete, ernment Association Vice University students as well as system is that it will merely be- uation applications is Feb. 5 for the requirements for gradua- outthis office,”information Castleberry that didn’t said. President Isabelle Rogner and non-students. However, the come a “drunk bus.” However, seniors who are planning to other check. make“Because its way sometimes into the record we find or Veterans and Diversity Af- primary concern is that the bus a survey conducted in Novem- graduate in the spring. theCole registrar’s said she officewould does like the an for whatever reason, you know, fairs liaison Keith Schemel, a only runs until midnight, a time ber put the idea to rest. Rogner College of Science academic deadline for graduation appli- we think ‘okay we need to make transportation system is es- when many college students said the most popular times of advisor and program manager, cations to be before Feb. 5. an adjustment with this.’” sential for a growing Marshall are still participating in off- use indicated by students were Vicki Cole said if students wait “It’s kind of a long process,” Castleberry said if a student University. campus social activities. from 5 to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to to apply for graduation until Cole said. “And that’s why I schedules a degree check be- Rogner has been working This raises the issue of safety, 12:50 p.m. the deadline, it is not as easy would like for them to make the fore the drop/add period, then on implementing a dedicated which Rogner and Schemel said Additionally, top locations of - deadline earlier.” it gives the student a chance to transportation system at the is an important matter for both ments that have not yet been In general, senior students add a class they may need. university since last March of them. Wal-Mart on Route 60, the Hun- completed.to catch and fix any require - Castleberry said the degree and said she has been draft- “I want women to feel a lot tingtoninterest Mall were and Pullman Kroger. Square, “If students get them in early, gree check, or senior evaluation checks are a very easy process ing a physical proposal with safer, everyone honestly, but “It really didn’t show a pat- I check them right away. If checkalso may with be theirrequired college, to do which a de and it is in the student’s best Schemel since last week. Both I’m looking at it from a wom- tern of drunk college kids who there’s an issue, I contact them is a way to be sure students are interest. Castleberry said the Rogner and Schemel said each an’s point of view,” Rogner immediately,” Cole said. taking all the courses they need earlier a student can do a de- see the system coming to frui- said. “I think we owe our stu- Rogner said. Cole said after a graduation in the semesters prior to their gree check, the better it will be tion sometime next year. dents a safe way to get home justWhile want rising a quick tuition ride costs home,” are application is submitted for graduation. in terms of anticipating sched- At the center of the proposal recreationally, especially if always a concern, Rogner and students in the College of Sci- In the College of Arts and ule adjustments. is the idea that Marshall as a they’re promoting students Schemel said they doubt that ence, she will do a graduation Media and in the College of Sci- “Because the bottom line is school is expanding, and its to stay around campus on the the implementation of a trans- check. The graduation check is ence, when students reach 90 we do this to avoid surprises,” student body needs to have the weekends.” portation system would result to make sure a student has ful- Castleberry said. ability to expand with it. Schemel said he agreed with in any increases. Instead, Rog- to come in for a degree check Cole said senior students “Marshall is taking over Hun- Rogner and also suggested that ner and Schemel said they both their degree. orcredit a hold hours, will bethey placed are required on their should always check with their tington,” Schemel said. “It’s not a transportation system could see it as a something that will filled“DegreeWorks all the requirements is the biggie,” for account. adviser, especially prior to the a small school by any means. be an asset when students are likely be paid for by the individ- Cole said. “We’ve got to make David Castleberry, associ- semester they are going to It’s only a matter of time before faced with inclement weather. ual students taking advantage sure DegreeWorks and our re- ate dean of the College of Arts graduate. Marshall University takes over “If I had a class at the visual of the service. cords all match.” and Media said the appoint- “We don’t want any surprises. the west end, St. Mary’s, Cabell. arts center at Pullman, I would Jared Casto can be con- Along with DegreeWorks, ment will usually last 15 to 20 I do not like to have to make We need something like this in want a ride,” Schemel said. “I tacted at casto178@ Cole said there are also other minutes. that phone call,” Cole said. place.” have a car on campus and I marshall.edu. systems that must be checked “And it’s not just good for the Amanda Gibson can be The current transportation don’t want to trek through the

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Tennis team rallies past Marshall women’s basketball team downs No. 68 Yale, 4-3 Old Dominion in snow-delayed game, 80-62

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The Marshall University tennis team rallied from a 1-3 deficit to defeat No. 68 Yale University Saturday at the ITA Kick-off Weekend. - The Herd earned the match’s opening point by win ning two of the three doubles matches, as the tandem of Derya Turhan and Rachael Morales (6-1) as well as the duo of Marija Bogicevic and Anne Gulsrud (6-4) picked up victories. However, Yale made up the deficit and then some in singles play, winning each- of the first three matches to go up 3-1 in the competi tion. Gulsrud and Bogicevic weren’t able to duplicate the success achieved in doubles play as both lost in singles, while Anna Pomyatinskaya was forced to retire due to a previously suffered injury. With Yale needing only one more singles victory to take RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON the match, the Herd wheeled Marshall University sophomore guard Taylor Porter brings the ball up-court during a game against Jan. 16 at the . off three straight singles wins to steal the match as Turhan, By JAKE GRIFFITH - Morales and Maddie Silver THE PARTHENON brought the Herd back. - After ODU tied the game with a free After watching its lead dwindle head “The youngest team in the country All three of the matches throw of its own, Marshall was able to ing into halftime, Daniel’s squad came has grown up pretty well,” Daniel said. went to a third set, but Sil After Thursday’s last-second loss peel the lid off the basket from 3-point- out in the second half looking to score The Herd finished the afternoon ver (6-3), Morales (6-0) and to the University of North Carolina at range. On back-to-back possessions, inside. Hamilton and company forced shooting 39 percent from the field and Turhan (6-1) were each able Charlotte, Marshall women’s basketball- senior guard Norrisha Victrum and red the issue down low, trying to get the 40 percent from long-range, as well as to secure clutch victories, coach Matt Daniel said his team needed shirt junior forward Talequia Hamilton post players of Old Dominion into early forcing 13 turnovers and assisting on 12- with Turhan’s completing the to come out of the gate with more inten connected on shots from downtown, foul trouble. of the 21 made buckets. comeback and sealing the 4-3 sity to put itself in better position to win- helping to extend the Marshall lead to Just 10 seconds in, Hamilton got to the- Although his team’s overall per match victory. - conference games. 7-4. free throw line and knocked down both formance was solid, Daniel said the- The Herd’s (1-1) next match His team answered the call Sun The two squads would trade buckets free throws. On the ensuing posses 652-person home crowd brought will be 9 a.m. Sunday in Char day, topping ,- for the remainder of the quarter, with sion, the Herd would ventured beyond energy and provided a raucous envi lottesville, Virginia, where the 80-62. the Herd taking a 21-15 lead heading the arc, with sophomore guard Taylor ronment in the Cam Henderson Center Herd will matchup with the In the opening frame of Sunday af into the second quarter, despite leading Porter hitting a 3-pointer to swell the- despite unfavorable weather conditions- No. 28-ranked and undefeated ternoon’s conference clash with the scorer and senior forward Leah Scott Marshall lead back to double figures. restricting travel. University of South Carolina. Monarchs, a game which was delayed recording zero points through the first However, ODU cut the deficit to sin “What an unbelievable crowd,” Dan from its original tip-off time of 1 p.m. 10 minutes of action. Scott’s scoreless gle digits after Destinee Young took iel said. “Like I said, Huntington was in a Saturday, the Herd filled the stat sheet night was quickly eradicated early on the pass from Keyana Brown, laying state of emergency yesterday, the game Former en route to a 21-point first quarter, a far in the second quarter, however, as Scott it up and in to make the score 39-31. was scheduled to be played yesterday cry from the mere nine points Daniel’s got the second frame scoring started The eight-point margin was as close and on a snow day, on a day a game team mustered in the opening quarter with a layup just 11 seconds in. as the Monarchs would get the rest of isn’t supposed to be scheduled, roads Marshall player Thursday against Charlotte. As the quarter progressed, Marshall the game. The Thundering Herd would are bad, conditions aren’t great, we had - Despite the hot finish to the quarter, began to expand its lead. close out the third quarter on a 20-12 a great crowd and I think that helped the opening moments were as inauspi With just 3:47 left in the half, the Herd run, as its lead inflated to 59-43 heading tremendously.” - and coach cious as those of the opening period of led 32-17 over the visiting Monarchs,- into the final quarter. - The Herd (13-5, 2-4) will be back in the matchup with Charlotte. as its perimeter defense suffocated the After the final buzzer sounded and action 7:30 p.m. Thursday when it trav Neither side scored until nearly one sharpshooters of Old Dominion. How the Herd picked up its second confer elsJake south Griffith to Tennessee can beto take contacted on Middle at hired at EKU and a half minutes into the game, when ever, the Monarchs closed the half on a ence win of the season, Daniel said his [email protected] State University. THE PARTHENON Kiana Evans made her first free throw of 10-2 run that cut the deficit to 34-27 at youthful group of players have begun to the afternoon at the 8:27 mark. the intermission. mature.

Former Marshall University football player and assistant- Kelly hits game-winning 3-pointer as Herd knocks off Monarchs coach Shannon Morrison was recently named the new co-de THE PARTHENON - fensive coordinator at Eastern Senior forward James Kelly knocked Kentucky University. the Herd led by eight. However, a 10-2 Kelly took the inbound pass from soph connect. Morrison, who spent the run by the Monarchs tied the score with omore guard Jon Elmore and rose over a Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni last three seasons coaching down a 3-point field goal with four nine seconds to go. defender to hit the game-winning shot. said he thought his team did a great the secondary at Ball State- teamseconds to a remaining 78-75 win in Sat the- game to lift Following Marshall’s timeout, the Freeman attempted a game-tying job preparing for the game in a difficult University, will also serve as Marshall University’s men’s basketball game resumed on an inbounds play. shot on the other end but failed to playing environment. the defensive backs coach un The win was the Herd’s der new Colonels coach Mark urday over Old Dominion first victory in Norfolk, Elder. University. - Virginia. “We are very fortunate to Kelly, who registered “It’s a great venue,” have Shannon join the staff- his Conference USA-lead D’Antoni said in a news at EKU,” Elder said in a news ing 10th double-double release. “I love this arena, release. “As a player, Shan of the season, scored 21 but I was proud of our non was the captain for a FCS- points and grabbed 12 guys. They hung in there national championship team. rebounds — both team tough. I know they’ve He brings a wealth of knowl highs — in Marshall’s been fighting to get that edge, having been a defensive win at the Ted Constant victory here.” coordinator at several schools Convocation Center in Marshall (10-10, 6-1) and having coached at the FBS Norfolk, Virginia. will return from its four-- level.” Junior Ryan Taylor game road trip as it hosts Prior to his time with the added 19 points and Middle Tennessee Uni- Cardinals, Morrison worked seven rebounds to help versity (14-5, 6-1) 7 p.m. with Elder while the two were the Herd improve to 6-1 Thursday at the Cam Hen on the University of Cincinnati- in conference play. derson Center. staff under coach Butch Jones. Junior guard Stevie The Blue Raiders have From 2005 to 2008, Mor Browning scored 15 won six consecutive rison served in two different- points for Marshall, and games. roles at Marshall. He was the sophomore guard Jon The last time the two Thundering Herd’s lineback Elmore added 13 points teams met in February ers coach for two seasons and and a team-high seven 2015, Middle Tennessee safeties coach for two seasons.- assists. defeated Marshall, 90-51, As a player, Morrison was an Old Dominion senior at the Murphy Center in All-Southern Conference selec guard Trey Freeman Murfreesboro, Tennessee. tion and honorable mention scored a career-high 37 The Herd’s last win MEGAN OSBORNE | THE PARTHENON All-American safety in 1994. points in a losing effort. - Marshall University senior forward James Kelly waits for the ball at the free-throw line during against the Blue Raiders He was a member of the Herd’s The largest lead of the a game earlier this season at the Cam Henderson Center. came Nov. 17, 2009, a 1992 NCAA I-AA national game came with 4:32 re 63-60 victory at the Cam champion. maining in regulation as page designed and edited by MALCOLM WALTON| [email protected] Henderson Center. C M Y K 50 INCH 4 Opinion TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM STATE EDITORIAL

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress AP PHOTO | ALEX BRANDON | FILE of grievances. In this photo taken Jan. 17, Katerina Maylock, with Capital Educators, teaches a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School in Bethesda. Though it is a very convenient political football to toss around, up. BE HERD: GUIDELINES FOR SENDING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Common Core — and its relatives —should not be the only con- More importantly, there are not enough teachers to keep up. It cern of legislators who have the best interests of West Virginia was estimated there were 150 to 200 job openings in West Vir- Please keep letters to the letters that are posted on The kids at heart. ginia schools at the start of this school year. Mounting numbers editor at 300 words or fewer. Parthenon website, www. Of course, it is important to get our standards, our curriculum They must be saved in Mi- marshallparthenon.com, can and our testing right. But changing the game for both students - crosoft Word and sent as be printed at the discretion of and teachers every year — sometimes twice a year — does not nanciallyof retirements struggling will surely districts increase where that the figure. idea of funding a bond an attachment. Longer let- the editors. give anyone a chance to do that. There are new materials needed, levyThere is not are likely facilities to gain in tractiondesperate with need cash-strapped of attention, voters. often inAnd, fi ters may be used as guest The opinions expressed new standards to meet, new tests to align to those standards and columns at the editor’s discre- in the columns and letters more professional development required. It is not only a hassle about funding pension plans. tion. Guest column status will do not necessarily rep- that interrupts true education reform — it also is expensive. thereControversy is a budget over deficit Common forcing Core statewide should cuts not amid distract questions law- not be given at the author’s resent the views of The From No Child Left Behind to Common Core to Next Gen- makers from the problems that are truly crippling many West request. All letters must be Parthenon staff. eration Content Standards and Objectives, each new label has Virginia schools. Tighten the belt, seek out long-lasting revenue signed and include an ad- Please send news releases brought with it political connotations that made one group or sources, create an environment that makes good teachers want dress or phone number for to the editors at parthe- another feel as though they needed to rise to an us-against-them to stay in West Virginia; and remember students must not be the [email protected]. Please argument. Meanwhile, students and teachers are barely keeping only ones held to a higher standard. 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. EDITORIAL WHERE WILL YOU BE Kansas Senate issues a dress code targeting WHEN SOMETHING females members Dress codes are imple- also no specifics on neckline mented in every workplace or skirt length. “Put it out for both part-time and full- there and let people know HAPPENS ON CAMPUS? time employees. Sometimes, we’re really looking for you a specific uniform is required to be addressing the issue for staff, while other employ- rather than trying to distract ers allow their employees or bring eyes to yourself,” to make clothing decisions Holmes said. PROBABLY ON TWITTER. at their discretion. The Kan- Female senators, such as sas Senate, however, issued Sen. Vicki Schmidt, a Topeka a dress code as part of a Republican said there was no business wear of conduct— way to determine the appro- specifically targeting female priate neckline for a blouse. members of the chamber. “Who’s going to define low- Rule No. 2 of the 11-point cut?” Schmidt. “Does it apply code restricts certain clothing, to senators?” such as “low-cut necklines” or Sen. Carolyn McGinn, a “miniskirts” from being worn Sedgwick Republican said when a female member of the there were more matters to AP PHOTO | ALEX BRANDON | FILE Senate is testifying on pro- be concerned about rather posed legislation as this can than the clothes a woman Kansas Senator Mitch Holmes, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kansas. A “distract” the male members wears. dress code imposed by Holmes which prohibits women testifying on of the Senate, the Associated “I am more interested in bills from wearing low-cut necklines and miniskirts which is drawing Press reported. what they have to say about bipartisan ridicule from female legislators. Sen. Mitch Holmes, R-Kan., the direction our state should Holmes’ proposed code be established for male sena- who created the code, said go than what they’re wearing not only shames women for tors’ attire too. Rule No. 2 was designed so that day,” McGinn said. their clothing choices, but in- Singling out one gender for “each participant was dressed Holmes said he almost sinuates they are incapable of the sake of shaming them is in a respectful manner.” added that men must wear making minute decisions. In neither productive nor con- However, there were no a suit and tie as a part of short, the code is appalling. ducive to a successful or fair dress code specifications for Rule No. 2, but decided men If the reasoning for the rule work environment, and if the male population of the “needed no instruction on was to create an outline for all a code must absolutely be @MUParthenon senate. how to look professional,” ac- members of the senate to fol- implemented, both genders For the latest in campus news In Holmes’ code, there were cording to AP. low, then equal rules should should be held accountable.

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AP PHOTO | FILE West Virginia University college students ski on High Street in Morgantown, W.Va. Saturday, Jan. 23.

ASSOCIATED PRESS dead batteries. It wasn't quite like winning Powerball, yet the small West Virginia town of Glengary is getting While he fielded plenty of calls from potential customers with home heating issues, "there's "Yeah, it's cool. That's about it," said Robert Bragg, who owns a heating and cooling business Bragg said Glengary's main road remained covered in snow Monday. a lot of attention for receiving the most snow from the recent storm: 42 inches. the snow. The notoriety doesn't help get rid of it." alongnot much the narrow,we can dohilly about terrain it," occurredBragg said. at "Wea slow just pace. can't The get state into Departmenta lot of the neighborhoods." of Transportation in Otherthe unincorporated cities weren't tootown far about behind, 80 milesincluding northwest 40.5 inches of Washington. in Shepherdstown, "We've still West got Virginia, to clear saidWhile the primarystorm caused roads 5 such foot as drifts interstates along some were roads clear, inon Preston some secondary County. routes, snow removal and 39 inches each in Philomont, Virginia, and Jones Springs, West Virginia, according to the Department of Transportation spokeswoman Carrie Bly said equipment problems were the

Glengary has a couple hundred residents and a few intersections. The nearest gas station and to keep equipment on the roads. National Weather Service. major issue for highway crews in the storm's aftermath. Mechanics were working continuously closed some exit and entrance ramps in order to haul away piled-up snow. grocery"I was storenot prepared are about for 8 this,"miles saidaway Josh next Kief, to Interstate who owns 81. a towingOver the business weekend, and they a home might con as- Bly said that due to several accidents along Interstate 64 Monday in South Charleston, crews- tractingwell have firm been in inGlengary. another state. Nobody could go anywhere. The good news was residents stayed put for the most part, although Kief said there were a PublicA state schoolsof emergency were closeddeclared Monday by Gov. in Earl nearly Ray allTomblin of West remained Virginia's in 55effect counties, Monday and as agensome countiescies continue canceled to assist classes counties on Tuesday, with storm too. response efforts. No deaths have been reported. few who tried to brave the conditions. He was called to pull cars out of the snow and jump start Alpha laying off nearly 900 at West Virginia mines

ASSOCIATED PRESS - Bankrupt coal producer Alpha Natural Resources pha said. announced Monday it plans to lay off 831 miners levels, particularly for central Appalachia coal," Al and dozens more support staff at eight underground that has seen U.S. coal production fall to its lowest mines and two processing plants in southern West The move marks the latest blow to an industry Virginia as a result of the industry's downturn. Last July, Alpha announced the impending layoffs Bristol, Virginia-based Alpha said it has sent 60- oflevel 292 in workersnearly 30 in years. Virginia's Wise County and Ken- day layoff warning notices to Boone and Raleigh tucky's Letcher County. The following month, the counties. - The announcement includes 468 miners and 40 incompany Virginia filed and forWest Chapter Virginia 11 that bankruptcy they were protec being - laidtion. off. In late December, Alpha notified 160 workers erssupport and 15staff support at five staffunderground at three underground mines at Marfork mine Coal Co. in Naoma and Whitesville, and 363 min and Wyoming. InAlpha October, also hasbankrupt mining Patriot operations Coal saidin Pennsylvania it expected at The Elk Runnotice Coal said operations the layoffs in Sylvesterwill occur and around near the sale of its assets to result in the permanent lay- MarchWhitesville. 25. offs of more than 2,000 workers at its West Virginia operations. AP PHOTO | DAVID GOLDMAN | FILE marketplace and dramatically reduced demand, "It is a direct result of an oversupply of coal in the for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Scottie Stinson, a coal miner of 16 years, works to secure the roof with bolts in an underground coal mine Earlier this month, St. Louis-based Arch Coal filed roughly 40-inches-high in Welch, W.Va. which has driven prices down to unsustainable communications Ginny Painter COMMUTERS she takes a great portion of her Continued from page 4 classesArt majorin the OluchiVisual Arts Otugo Center said regarding inclement weather that that she struggled to make it where she walks day to day. refers to the university’s policy- Otugo said the sidewalks were parking. terrible, which forced her to walk canPainter be found said online questions on the regarduniver- to Othercampus Marshall once she students finally found said on some parts of the street. ingsity’s excused website. absences can be “Visual Arts students should be referred to the Interim Dean of able to ride the buses for free in Student Affairs, Carla Lapelle. they found that it was difficult to this weather,” Otugo said. Darius Booker can be con- campus.navigate to classes that were not tacted at booker25@marshall. held on the Marshall University page designed and edited by KAITLYN CLAY | [email protected] Senior vice president of 6 LIFE! TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Clinton courts youth with celebs, but many prefer Sanders

who said she was de- project momentum. ciding between Clinton About 1,700 students came to hear Lovato and Sanders. But she and Clinton Thursday. Backed by a small band, said the Lovato show Lovato performed several songs, including her wouldn't sway her because "I don't care about the celebrities." Hillaryhit "Confident," Clinton." after which she said "I don't Sanders has col- thinkClinton there's then a came woman on morestage confidentand spoke than for lected some celebrity - buddies too. Actress dinary young woman" and urging the students Susan Sarandon and toabout caucus. five minutes, She drew calling enthusiastic Lovato an "extraorapplause actor Justin Long are appearing at Sanders on those big special interests." rallies in Iowa ahead pledgingEarlier toin fightthe day,for equalClinton rights held andan eventto "take at of the Feb. 1 caucus. Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. The room The campaign also has packed with more than 500 people was largely a number of celebrities older. Hannah Friesen, a 20-year-old student doing media outreach who said she was undecided, said that when on Sanders' behalf, in- Sanders came to campus, "a ton" of students at- cluding hip hop artist tended and some "made their own shirts." Killer Mike and musi- Some students at the University of Iowa and cians from the bands at the concert were Clinton fans. Austin Gra- Foster the People and ber, 22, said he thought Clinton was "the most Vampire Weekend. But Sanders is drawing big be working at the caucuses for Clinton and said student crowds with- shequalified." didn't thinkAnd Lauren Sanders Ellbogen, was "realistic." 18, said she'd AP PHOTO out them on the bill. Huge numbers of young people turned out to It's not that the stu- rallies for Sanders on college campuses in east- Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. takes a selfie with young supporters at a campaign event, Monday, Jan. dents were negative ern Iowa over the weekend. Over 2,000 people 25, 2016, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. about Clinton — they came to hear Sanders at Luther College in Dec- simply like what Sand- orah Sunday morning. Decked out in "Feel the By CATHERINE LUCEY City Thursday. "He refuses to take money from ers has to offer more. They are packing his Bern" shirts, students screamed and cheered ASSOCIATED PRESS super PACs. That's a really bold move and for rallies by the thousands because they like his when Sanders touted his lack of a super PAC Hillary Clinton has a lot of celebrity pals on me, that makes him cool." push for free tuition at public universities and and pledged to provide free tuition at public her side, like actress Lena Dunham and singers The push for younger voters comes amid an his long record on liberal issues. They like that universities. The crowds chanted: "Bernie, Ber- Katy Perry or Demi Lovato, the latter of whom intensifying battle for the Democratic nomina- he doesn't take money from political action belted out hits at a campaign concert at the tion. While Clinton and Sanders are locked in committees. They even dig his rolled-up shirt- Bernie." University of Iowa. a tight race in Iowa, and Clinton has held the sleeves and his grumpy grandpa demeanor. nie,Celebrities Bernie," and have frequently been campaigning yelled "We for love Hillary you It's a play to help the former secretary of lead nationally, Sanders has a clear advantage Most of all, they love the slogan: "Feel the state connect with younger voters. But so far, among younger voters. A recent Des Moines Bern." a Clinton campaign pin, pop starlet Katy Perry the star power isn't swaying the college set. Register/Bloomberg Politics Iowa poll forecast "Bernie gets me stoked," said Ian Wold, 20, performedfor months. atWearing a Clinton an Americanrally in Des flag Moines cape and in Many say they prefer her rumpled 74-year-old that Sanders will have 59 percent of Demo- a junior at the University of Iowa who plans to October. Actress Lena Dunham toured Iowa and rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, regardless cratic caucus-goers 45 and under, compared to vote for Sanders in the state's kick-off caucus. New Hampshire and did events in Boston and of whether he got star power behind him or the 27 percent expected to back Clinton. And Chicago for Clinton this month. not. in the latest CBS News/New York Times poll the 2008 race, when Clinton lost the youth vote Many students said the Lovato concert was a "Bernie appeals more to my cool," said Alex Sanders led 60 percent to 31 percent among to ThePresident fight for Barack younger Obama. voters While harkens younger back vot to- good move for Clinton, but they weren't all con- Bare, 19, a University of Iowa student who Democratic primary voters under 45. ers tend to be less reliable participants, they vinced. Jen Moulton, 18, who leans to Sanders, plans to caucus for Sanders, but said he likes "He has the hipster vote," said Erin Kelleher, can make all the difference in a close race. In said the concert was "kind of cool, but it comes Clinton and came for the free concert in Iowa 26, a graduate student at the University of Iowa, addition, young enthusiasm helps a candidate off like she's trying really hard."

Red Sun Rising debuts Tuesday at V-Club

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By RYAN FISCHER May with their debut release “RIOT WITHIN.” THE PARTHENON This release shortly predated the group’s The V-Club will host Red Sun Rising along triumph at the Huntington Regatta Battle of with local band, Zero Dark Thirty Tuesday the Bands where they won the title of “Best night. in the Tri-State.” Red Sun Rising is visiting the venue to kick The show will mark Zero Dark Thirty’s off its “Polyester Zeal” headlining tour, fresh off of the release of its titular album, “Poly- other familiar groups Shenanagram and ester Zeal,” in August 2015 on Razor and Tie ScroungeHound.first performance of the year alongside Recordings Red Sun Rising’s Polyester Zeal tour will Zero Dark Thirty will be returning to the end next week in Flint, Michigan at The Ma- V-Club, having given regular performances chine Shop. SUBMITTED PHOTOS there for several years after forming in No- Ryan Fischer can be contacted at fic- vember 2012. [email protected]. The local group also made its mark last

Swan Lake visits Keith Albee Tuesday Leica Jane Browning-Con- stantino is a one-year-old feral THE PARTHENON maine coon mix with a passion The classical ballet Swan Lake is making for chewing shoes and chasing its Marshall Artist Series debut Tuesday tennis balls. Between naps, she night at the Keith Albee Performing Arts can be found birdwatching from Center. the kitchen window and purus- The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is vis- ing the cabinets for toilet paper iting Huntington to perform the tale of a to shred. She was named after young prince trying to free a beautiful swan the renowned camera brand, from an evil spell. which debuted the first portable This story is based on Russian folklore film camera. Leica was rescued and German legends and will be performed in May 2015 and resides in by 50 dancers from one of Russia’s leading Charleston, W.Va. ballet companies. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the Keith Albee The- ater in downtown Huntington. For ticket information, contact the Mar- shall Artist Series. Want to see your pet in The Parthenon ? Email a photo and a short bio to [email protected].

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