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The Parthenon, March 4, 2020

Amanda Larch

Blake Newhouse

Joelle Gates

Joe Artrip

Brittany Hively

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Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon Authors Amanda Larch, Blake Newhouse, Joelle Gates, Joe Artrip, Brittany Hively, Douglas Harding, Taylor Huddleston, Grant Goodrich, Sarah Ingram, and Meg Keller WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 | VOL. 123 NO. 20 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE

Mothers on campus: Professor shares her experience By AMANDA LARCH EXECUTIVE EDITOR When Kateryna Schray had Without the support of her colleagues, Schray said, she- wouldn’t have been able to her first child in September thrive as well at work after hav 2000 on a Thursday, she was ing children. After the birth of back on campus the following her first child, one coworker Tuesday—though looking back gifted Schray a “nursing chair,” she calls that a “huge mistake.” which she still has in her office. “I would not recommend that- It made the process of nursing for anybody,” Schray said. “And easier and more comfortable for actually, since then, we’ve fig- her, she said. ured out better ways to support “There’s also pumping too, and- people who are becoming par right around the time that I had a ents on campus.” baby, one of my students, I discov An English professor at ered, had a baby and she needed Marshall University as well as a place to pump,” Schray said. interim director of the Office- “She was going to the bathroom. of Student Success, Schray now So I gave her a key to my office, has four children, all born dur because this is actually a perfect ing her time at Marshall. The- chair for that. Now we have rooms experience for professors with for that, which is great. We’ve children has changed signifi come such a long way.” - cantly in the past two decades, As her family grew, she and Schray said. - her husband figured out uncon “When I had my first child, as far ventional ways to balance their as I know, no one in our depart workload and childcare duties. ment had a baby in 20 years,” she While in her Corbly Hall fourth said. “It wasn’t just new for me, it floor office, Schray said if she heard- was new for my department. So, the honking of their Euro Van, she yes, things have changed. Part of it would know that meant her hus is, I think, that having a baby is no band wassee there more with the on kids. pg. 2 longer seen as some huge threat to your career.” AMANDA LARCH | EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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426046 (304) 529-7433 2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Professor ensures opportunities for parenting students Cont. from 1 most happy and proud about. “Your parenthood wouldn’t compete “I would get up, make sure it’s him “I’m always surprised with how with your academic requirements,” in the van and I would go down there,” grateful students are for it because Schray said. “They would, in fact, Schray said. “By then it was either it’s kind of a basic human right. And inform one another. And I think the sit- one, two and then eventually three I understand there are times you still uation for people who are parents who kids kicking the soccer ball behind the have to get your work done. It’s not may feel like they have less in common building back and forth, which is great about lowering standards, it’s about with their classmates here, they’d be because now my daughter’s a soccer being creative in solving problems and in a cohort of other people who are in player here at Marshall…it’s cute that enabling people to succeed. And that equal situations.” she grew up there.” includes mothers, but also fathers,” Examples Schray gave of potential Ever since she began teaching at Schray said. parent friendly class designations are Marshall in 1996, Schray has made an The option of online instruction also a communications class and a lower effort to accommodate parenting stu- level English class. dents. She has a parenting clause in all are parents, Schray said. “How to communicate with your of her syllabi that states if students are benefits“Today professors things are andso much students better who in doctor, that’s a skill set in itself, how caring for children or incapacitated to be able to advocate for your child loved ones, to let her know. If they to make it possible, and part of it too without looking like you’re overly do, she then has a separate policy for isterms like theof how technology we’ve figuredhas evolved,” out ways she paranoid about your child’s health,” them, Schray said. said. “We have online instruction now, she said. “For an English example, re- “It basically assures them that it’s and you could plan ahead. There’s dif- search papers on the best daycares in okay to turn things in late,” she said. ferent mechanisms in place for it not town, (assignments) that can actually “I don’t want them to have to call me to be so crazy. With online courses, it’s reinforce and celebrate and acknowl- at three in the morning asking for an possible to teach four weeks of your edge your parenting.” extension because they have a sick kid, semester online, and then we meet up Schray made the front page of The and you never want to put somebody with the class again.” Parthenon with her newborn daugh- in a position of taking care of their sick - ter and husband in the September 26, child or writing a homework assign- dent Success, Schray said she wants 2000 issue. ment. So I always had that, even before to Assupport she works students in theany Officeway she of Stucan, “It meant so much to me that every- I was a parent.” including by creating parent friendly one was celebrating and cheering me Schray said looking back on her designations for classes. The idea, on; it was very sweet,” Schray said. Schray and her husband Jim, both Marshall professors, teaching career, including the parent- she said, is that some classes are skill Amanda Larch can be contacted celebrate the birth of their first child, while making the front ing clause is one of the things she’s driven as opposed to content driven. at [email protected]. page of The Parthenon in 2000. Women’s studies lecture to focus on feminist activist By AMANDA LARCH University community, Diener said, as she corresponded more challenges, including discrimination within that EXECUTIVE EDITOR with Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, movement and a lack of acknowledgement for...particu- The 2020 Charlotte Schmidlapp Distinguished Lecture who is honored with the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum on lar obstacles for black women.” in Women’s Studies, presented by author and journal- campus. She was also a founding member of the African Copies of Quigley’s book, written with Oxford Univer- ist Joan Quigley, will focus on activist and feminist Mary American sorority Delta Sigma Theta, which has a chap- sity Press, will be available for purchase and signing by Church Terrell, Friday, March 6. ter at Marshall. the author at the reception preceding the lecture. During the lecture, titled “Until Fool and Final Victory, “There are a number of letters at the Library of Con- Mary Church Terrell and the Battle for Equality,” Quig- gress between the two of them; they knew each other, Terrell and this talk will speak to a number of very sig- ley will present her book, “Just Another Southern Town: they admired each other,” Diener said. “And some stu- “People should definitely come because Mary Church Mary Church Terrell and the Struggle for Racial Justice in dents from the Society for Black Scholars are doing a talk about the past, because we are of course celebrating the Nation’s Capital.” service-learning project exploring that relationship.” thenificant centennial moments of women’sright now,” right Diener to vote, said. but“It’s we’re not just also a Laura Michele Diener, director of the women’s studies The lecture, as part of Women’s History Month, is coming up to an election where not necessarily peoples program, said Church Terrell was active in the women’s - right to vote, but people’s access to voting is a very con- suffrage movement as well as the Civil Rights movement. tion, Diener said, though Church Terrell faced additional tentious issue. “She was an activist her entire life,” Diener said. “So her challenges.focused on 100 years of the 19th Amendment’s ratifica “So I would say that this is an extremely relevant topic work falls at the intersection of two narratives, which are “That’s one of the reasons we asked Joan Quigley to right now. And also an opportunity to learn about, you kind of parallel but also intersecting in terms of Ameri- come because we wanted her to talk about Mary Church know, a really incredible activist who can maybe inspire can activism and greater rights.” Terrell, who was extremely active in the suffrage move- contemporary students to activism,” Diener said. Church Terrell also had connections to the Marshall ment,” Diener said. “But as a black woman, she also faced see LECTURE on pg. 10

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY AMANDA LARCH | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 3 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Homeless in Huntington: Kevin Marcum

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first article “The system is set up against peo- standards that require me to have a in a series exploring homelessness in ple who are struggling,” Marcum Huntington. said. “It’s designed to break you. he said. “It’s like I’m not supposed tosource be able of income to do better. in the Iffirst you place,” think By DOUGLAS HARDING system, it’s designed to keep you in about it and let it get to you, it will, MANAGING EDITOR itsOnce clutches.” you get so far down in this that’s for sure.” Kevin Marcum is 44 years old and Marcum said because of his in- Marcum said being homeless was born in Ashland, Kentucky. ability to acquire governmental feels like being stuck in a cycle, For close to a decade, Mar- assistance, he is forced to wonder trapped with no way to progress cum said he worked a seemingly everyday where his next meal may forward. - come from. “I try not to blame myself,” Mar- munications, a telecommunications “I’ve got no source of income, cum said. “Nothing changes if companystable six-figure headquartered job at MCIin Wash Com- and I can’t draw any government nothing changes, so I’m trying to ington, D.C. Today, he said he has checks; I don’t get food stamps or do that; I’m trying to move forward. been homeless in Huntington for so anything like that,” he said. “So it’s It occasionally feels like I can move long, “it feels like forever.” kind of hard for me to be able to forward now, but it’s always baby Marcum said that since going take off or go anywhere or do any- steps, and then I get knocked right through a divorce and losing his job thing. I’m lucky to get what I get back down.” several years ago, he has struggled day-by-day. It’s a struggle for folks Marcum said he wonders if the to “get (himself) back together” de- like me out here. We don’t sit here federal government has enough spite his relentless efforts to regain and dig through these (dumpsters) money to provide homes and basic economic stability. because we enjoy it.” income and necessities for strug- He said recovering from serious Marcum said he cannot acquire a gling folks like himself who may socioeconomic hardships seems funding voucher for an apartment need it. practically impossible, and that or any other purchases because he Marcum said while working for DOUGLAS HARDING | MANAGING EDITOR causes folks like himself to lose has no annual source of income. MCI, he travelled across the U.S., Kevin Marcum, a 44 year old homeless man, said it is hard to recover hope in a system that seems rigged “I can’t get a source of income from socioeconomic hardships. to make them fail. without already meeting other see MARCUM on pg. 10 Medical professionals share preparation efforts for coronavirus By SARAH INGRAM and AMANDA LARCH spread and more cases are expected to be discovered in the their healthcare provider. COPY EDITOR AND EXECUTIVE EDITOR coming days, but the website also said they are working to Marshall University released a statement stating that the With cases of coronavirus increasing in the United make the spread as minimal as possible. The CDC updates university and greater Huntington community is at a low States, local health professionals said they want to remind its website every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m. risk of experience an outbreak. the community they are preparing in case the coronavirus “The federal government is working closely with state, comes to Huntington. local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public Student Wellness, among others, are monitoring the situation As of March 4, there have been no reported diagnoses of health partners, to respond to this public health threat,” the and“Several determining university how offices,to move including forward with INTO, programs Admissions, like coronavirus in West Virginia, but medical professionals in website said. “The public health response is multi-layered, Study Abroad and institutional travel,” the statement read. with the goal of detecting and minimizing introductions of Marshall’s Wellness Center’s website said the corona- “We are planning for the outbreak,” said Dr. Michael this virus in the United States.” virus is spread through small droplets from the nose or Kilkenny,the city are executive working togetherdirector toof help the fight Cabell the disease.Huntington The CDC website also said health professionals are mouth when an infected person coughs or exhales. Health Department. “We are working with a wide range of working on response measures to prepare communities partners and developing plans on how to prevent that.” who may face outbreaks of the coronavirus in the future. objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or Because symptoms of the coronavirus include fever, cough Marry Anne Barrier, the infection control nurse for Cabell mouth,”“Other the people website then reads. catch COVID-19 by touching these and shortness of breath, there have been discrepancies re- Huntington Hospital, said she wants to remind residents The West Virginia Higher Education Police Commission garding how many people have been infected with the virus to follow standard cleanliness protocol to help reduce the and the West Virginia Community and Technical College in the United States. Reports from throughout the country risk of contracting the coronavirus. System released a statement about coronavirus prepared- have estimated as many as six deaths caused by the corona- “The main advice that I give to everybody who is wor- ness and awareness on March 2; the report states these virus, but the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is ried about the outbreak is that we always have to take organizations are working with local and state health of- precautions no matter what,” she said. “No matter what is circulating in the community, we are always saying wash “Information regarding preparedness, response efforts, working to investigate and confirm suspected cases. your hands no matter where you go, to the grocery store, andficials outreach to monitor to public the latest health information. partners is being discussed diseaseAs of Marchamong 2, 10 the different CDC has states. confirmed They aretwo also deaths investigat caused- whatever. You don’t know who’s touched what before.” ingby the about coronavirus 50 other cases with suspected roughly 43 of confirmed being the coronavirus. cases of the The CDC website also recommends those who notice Sarah Ingram can be contacted at [email protected], The CDC website indicates they believe the virus is likely to symptoms of the coronavirus should immediately contact andbut, Amanda as of yet, Larch we do can not be contactedhave specific at [email protected]. state-level guidance.”

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY AMANDA LARCH | [email protected] 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Job-A-Palooza Huntington welcomes NSA chapter By TAEVION KINSEY By HUNTER DEEM for those in the Huntington area was lo- is a good opportunity to learn what is THE PARTHENON THE PARTHENON cated at West Virginia University. helpful and practice strategies in a safe The annual Job-A-Palooza will be from 11 a.m. Marshall University is now home to The club has an adult and family environment. to 2 p.m. March 10-11 in the Student Center. a local chapter of the National Stutter- group available to people that stutter, “If you have any interest in learning The event will give students past and present a ing Association. Jamie Maxwell, one of want to help or want to learn more more about stuttering, if you or some- chance to observe a number of job opportunities the chapter leaders for the Huntington about stuttering. one who know stutters, than this is a and career paths. area, said the club is focused on great opportunity to meet This year, the Job-A-Palooza is adding intern- connecting people who stutter. people and learn more ship opportunities to the event, where students “The idea is that the club is an “The idea is that the about stuttering,” Maxwell opportunity to connect people said. “A lot of what people Jennifer Brown, the director of the Job-A- who stutter,” Maxwell said. “A lot club is an opportunity know about stuttering are Palooza,can apply said or find everyone out more is welcome information. to explore the of the times when we work with stereotypical or it’s not ac- job opportunities. individuals, they don’t know curate, so it’s a great way to “The Job-A-Palooza is now allowing students to anyone that stutters, they’ve to connect people learn more. The club is open get an internship for those who need a job but are never met anyone else that stut- to anyone who would like to still in school or for those who don’t have a plan ters. That can be very isolating who stutter.” learn about stuttering, stu- on what career they want to pursue,” Brown said. and they can feel very alone, so _ dents who are learning about “We are inviting all students and faculties mem- a support group like this can be Jamie Maxwell stuttering and students with bers of Marshall University to attend this event.” a great way to connect people to stutters,” Maxwell said. Jessica Wright, a Marshall student, said she show them they’re not alone.” Maxwell is an assistant professor at The first meeting for NSA will be at has previously attended the Job-A-Palooza and NSA is a nonprofit organization Marshall for communication disorders. 6:30 p.m. March 5 at the Speech and it has been beneficial to her and can be for other with the purpose to help people Hearing Center in Smith Hall. Stu- students, too. with stutters, to educate about stut- University coming from Florida last dents can find more information by “Last year I attended the event and I now work tering and to connect people with or August.It is Maxwell’s She also first oversees year ather Marshall depart- contacting Maxwell. at a job that I had seen there so I think this is a without stutters. Hunter Deem can be contacted at very good opportunity for students to jump at be- Before Huntington got its own chap- Speech and Hearing center at Marshall. [email protected]. cause it could be their future,” Jessica Wright said. ter in NSA, the closest available chapter mentsMaxwell fluency also clients stated thatthat attend the club the “They usually have some pretty good jobs to offer at the event and now that they offer internships, I think that’s even better.” - Third annual Brag on Drag hopes to raise donations Job-A-PaloozaMarshall student is a great Joan idea. Spencer reflected on leav By TALOR BENNETT the interview process. ing“I collegelove the and fact having that to Marshall find a job University and said the is THE PARTHENON CAB member Libby Jarvis said she loves the work that the holding the (Job-A-Palooza) event,” Spencer Marshall University will be hosting its third annual Brag on drag members do for others and is excited to be working with said. “I remember when I was a kid graduating them again this year. from college, I thought I was going to go right and the show begins at 9 p.m. Everyone will have the chance “I always thought what they (Drag queens) do is amazing,” into my job that I went to school for, but I didn’t. Drag benefit March 7 at the V Club. The doors open at 8 p.m. Jarvis said. “Even for students who have money to go to school, I had to go find a job.” Dress for Success. they provide for. Dressing professionally is very expensive and Taevion Kinsey can be contacted at kin- to come out and support, as well as help donate to nonprofit- I don’t think people often think about that. So, I think bringing [email protected]. ample, their tips and everything they make goes to Dress for light to that and bringing awareness at this event will be great Success,”“We invite said local Emilie drag Christenberry, queens and presidentall of their of profits Campus for Activi an ex- because this is a great organization.” ties Board (CAB). “We hope to make it bigger and better every Talor Bennett can be contacted at wilkerson32@mar- year.” shall.edu. There will also be a special guest Nina West, who was on the 11th season on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where she placed sixth and won Miss Congeniality. This will be her second year attending the event. “We were very fortunate to invite her back. She is very ex- cited and was so kind as to say yes,” Christenberry said. “She is a wonderful person and she is going to do a meet and greet and also has a special surprise for us. She also donates all of

ANH DOH More than 20 vendors seeking employees participated helpsher profits provide to Dress professional for Success. attire “ for women who have low in last fall’s Job-A-Palooza. income.Dress for Success is a global nonprofit organization that Dress for Success helps support client’s job search as well as MARSHALL UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS GRAPHIC

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY BLAKE NEWHOUSE | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 5 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Former student discusses symbol of Pan-Africanism By TALOR BENNETT THE PARTHENON - People who are new to black awareness may not under- League, which is how he declared himself the short- is for our people and green is for the wealthy land of Africa.” stand why African Americans use red, black, and green as term president of Africa. Shaw said the flag also represents unity, and she is en Shaw said the colors in the flag each have their own meaning. joys seeing it in the Center for African American Students. “Red stands for blood, for “I see it nearly daily now whenever I go to fellowship in their defining colors. The Red, Black, and Green flag is a the center,” Shaw said. “I feel a sense of pride come over- symbol of Pan-Africanism designed by Marcus Garvey in what the African slaves and cantme.” to her, and she had learned more about black history 1920. It may also be known as the Afro-American flag, the- B.U.S executive BreAnna Vest said black history is signifi Black Liberation flag or other names. Pan-Africanism is the our ancestors who fought principle or advocacy of the political union of all the indig after taking a class. enous inhabitants of Africa. - for our freedom, black is for “I had taken African American studies in school, and I This part of history and meaning is not always taught in mylearned research so much outside about of class black to history, educate although myself about I was thingsnever the United States. Allison Shaw, a Marshall University stu our people and green is for taught about the Pan-African flag,” Vest said. “I had to do dent and member of Black United Students said she did Some younger generations do not know the ba- not learn about the flag when she was in grade school, but- the wealthy land of Africa.” that I didn’t learn in class.” much later. she would like to pass her knowledge down to the “I know what the flag represents,” she said. “Unfortu sic meaning of the Pan-African flag, and Vest said nately, it’s something I didn’t learn about in-depth until I —Allison Shaw “While still wanting to gather more information and the was nearly an adult.” - next generation. Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political activist, journalist and entrepreneur. Garvey was the founder “The flag was birthed following the horror that was slav little knowledge that I already have known about the Pan- and first president-general of the Universal Negro ery,” Shaw said. “Red stands for blood, for what the African African flag,” she said, “I will later on in the future teach my Improvement Association and African Communities slaves and our ancestors who fought for our freedom, black children and grandchildren about this flag.” SGA passes new equity resolution MU celebrates Women of Color Day By KYRA BISCARNER By RALPH MAY THE PARTHENON - THE PARTHENON longer take the form of liter- - the past but have never made it this far. community member MaRia acythat tests,hurdles but to the voting community may no senators“There’s about been wanting a lot of to talkenable for more sev was brought together to cele- Hill were all honored for their needs to look towards the resolutionMarshall toUniversity ensure equity Student among Gov the peopleeral years to join from senate the and advisors it’s not and always the brateThe and Huntington learn about population women achievements. leaders of the past and their ernment Association voted to pass a of color throughout history whoCarter said she was nominated nominated by - All other student organizations on and our own community in her professor Laura Diener,- otherorganization opportunity on Tuesday. for people to be able a possibility for low GPAs,” she said. ceptional contribution to the values to impact the issues We wanted to give another path, an program manager of Multicul- Carter because of her ex facing voters today. Marshall’s campus require a 2.2 GPA, a luncheon on Tuesday said Shah nominated by her “Knowledgeable, innovative- to join this organization because it gives- aroundincluding his Interfraternal own resume Council.and spoke Malik to class and her fellow peers. - and persistent,” said League you a lot of networking, governmental Smith, a first semester senior, passed yearstural Affairs. of women’s suffrage batope, who said she honored of Women Voters vice presi skills and leadership skills.” Senate Par and“This 31 yearyears celebratesof a women’s 100 Shahmedical because student of her Mercy mentor Ba- dent Wendy Thomas, “those liamentarian Jo Tremmel said. senators about his qualifications but ship of medical students and were the values of leaders The resolution would change the the fact that his 2.73 GPA keeps him out within the suffrage movement qualifications to join SGA from a 2.75 of the organization. Smith said other month program at Marshall,” and are the same values that- GPA to either maintaining a cumulative students feel the same way. said program manager Lisa- excellence as a teacher and need to be emulated.” GPA1) of 2.75A total or completion of three letters of two of of rec the- can“I knowbe discouraged for certain requirementsand may not thatfeel Allen. guide. emulatedThough because not all of of the its wom ten- following qualifications: thatSGA their has at student-led the moment, organizations some people is opportunityThe Women to honor of Color women lun MaRia Hill, director of the dencyen’s movementto whitewash should and not be - ofcheon color provides within the an commu annual- communityA.D. Lewis Center, members said thatthat is represent the contributions of ommendation from active senators, the nity and recognize them with was through the love of her - Executive Office of the President, pro doing enough and that they have to stay back to the children of the fessors or faculty of the university at Afterthat level discussion of student-led ended, organization senators allowed her to love and give women of color in the move 2) Proof of at least 25 community and not run for SGA,” Smith said. toawards, students Allen and said. faculty for their A second part of the lun- ment,“We said learn Jennifer from Hill,the mistakedirector service hours over the course of the outstandingThree awards commitment are given to outthe cheoncommunity. was a panel discussion of Our Future West Virginia. leadershipprevious year roles voted once more, and the resolution community and the commit- with four Marshall faculty and we will not suppress, sup- Senate3) Prior members experience discussed occupying and then ispassed a big unanimously. step for the organization but community members about pressionfrom that now movement there’s a in lot that to Senator Cameron Donohue said this do with gender equity, there ment to the values of a woman of voted to pass the resolution but it failed- there is still moreSee to SGA do. on pg. 10 color, said Leah Tolliver, director voting,Montserrat its history Miller, and direc the- and discussion was opened up again. of Wellness Center. leaders of the movement. Seestill WOMEN so much toon dopg. with... 10 Tremmel said the resolutions that ad Student Michelle Carter, dress this issue have been discussed in PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY BLAKE NEWHOUSE | [email protected]. Darshana Shah and tor of Drinko Academy, said 6 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Swimming and Diving finish fourth at C-USA Championships

By STORMY RANDAZZO THE PARTHENON Capping off the season, Marshall University’s swim and conferences in a row. The team finished with a total - of 1044.50 points. - After the Conference USA Championship, three dive finished fourth place at the Conference USA Champi seniors and two juniors qualified for the CSCAA Na onship in Atlanta, Georgia this past week with three school Individually I went all my best times tional Invitational Championship March 12-14. The “Comingrecords, 21into top this ten year, finishes we andhad 39a smaller life best roster performances. and one “ five swimmers competing in the event are Sigmon, “I thought we did great,” Head Coach Ian Walsh said. O’Dell, Robins, Coles and Bendziewicz. and placed higher than I ever have. “This is a really small window,” Walsh said. “The of our team goals was trying to get third. We are walking swimmers have 13 days to compete in the NIC’s after away basically in the same position as last year. Being able It is always fun to swim fast for my competing in conference. For the training aspects, to do that with a small group was a lot of fun as a coach, we will be sharpening some things up.” and I think we walked away with a lot of positive things.” team and overall it was a really good For the divers, Young and Henderson qualified to Marshall had a total of 365.50 points to wrap up the compete at NCAA Zone A at West Virginia University four-day Conference Championship Feb. 22-26. on March 10. Senior Catherine Bendziewicz finished in second place meet.” “It is more details now,” Walsh said. “They are in out of eight swimmers in the Women’s 200 IM with the the best shape they have ever been in. So for the next time of 2.00.47 seconds. week,Stormy we willRandazzo try to fix can some be details contacted and errors at ranthat- In the Women 50 Yard Free junior Darby Coles finished [email protected] may have been at conference.” in fourth place out of 24 swimmers with a final time of 22.83 seconds. “Individually I went all my best times and placed higher than I ever have,” Coles said. “It is always fun to swim fast — Darby Coles for my team and overall it was a really good meet.” In the Women 3 Meter Diving, senior Madison Young came in twelfth place with the score of 238.95, followed by freshman Lauren Henderson who finished in thirteenth 100 Yard Back. O’Dell finished in third place with the time place with the score of 233.70. of 52.30 out of 24 swimmers and junior Heather Sigmon “I definitely could not have done this without the rest came in 10th place with the time of 55.59. Freshman Or of my teammates’ support,” Henderson said. “I learned- Tamir finished in 16th place with the time 56.55 seconds.- to be more confident in myself in this meet and I believe Senior Angelica Di Marzio came in a top ten finish in the taking that to further meets will definitely help me per Women 1650 Yard Free placing seventh out of 18 swim form better.” mers with the time of 17.13.52. In the Women 200 Yard Free Relay Coles, Bendziewicz, In the Women Platform Diving, Young was the only diver senior Hannah Robins and senior Jordyn O’Dell all finished to compete in the event. Young finished in 11th place with in third place out of ten teams with a time of 1.34.94. the score 195.45. In the Women 100 Yard Fly, Robins placed fifth with a Three swimmers finished in the top ten in the Women time of 54.27 and freshman Nicole Rueff finished in 12th 200 Yard Back. In second place was O’Dell with the time place out of 24 swimmers with a time of 55.94. of 1.58.65. Following O’Dell was Sigmon coming in ninth For the Women 200 Yard Free, two swimmers finished in place with the time of 2.00.22. Finishing in tenth place was the top ten, including Coles, Bendziewicz and sophomore Tamir with a time of 2.03.21 seconds out of 24 swimmers. Regan Raines. Coles placed sixth with the time of 1.48.47, Two more swimmers finished top ten in the Women 100 Bendziewicz finished in seventh place with 1.49.50 and Yard Free. In third place was Coles with 49.44 seconds and Raines finished in 15th place out of 23 swimmers with the in eighth place was Bendziewicz with the time of 50.50. time of 1.52.64. In the Women 200 Yard Fly, Rueff finished in 10th place In the Women 1 Meter Diving event, Henderson came with a time of 2.00.55 seconds. back with a top ten finish, placing seventh with the score Lastly, Marshall finished third place in the Women 400 of 264.70. Henderson was followed by Young who came in Yard Free Relay with the time of 3.22.96 seconds. Coles, 12th place with the score of 244.40 out of 16 divers. Bendziewicz, Raines and O’Dell all competed in the relay- For the relay event in the 400 Women Medley, O’Dell, out of nine teams. Bendziewicz, Robins and Coles finished in second place “My team and I have had to work through a lot of adver with the time of 1.02.35 seconds out of seven teams. sity during my four years here,” O’Dell said. “I learned how “The relays were so much fun,” Coles said. “I love getting it’s alright to lean on my teammates and know that they up there with my teammates and really racing for each will always be there no matter what.” other. I feel like we always surprise people with our relays, Florida International University won Conference USA and we know how to show up for them.” Championship. This is their sixth straight conference Two swimmers placed top ten finishes in the Women PAGEwin EDITED in AND a row. DESIGNED FIU BY set TAYLOR a newHUDDLESTON record | [email protected] winning the most WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 7 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Athlete of the Week: Thundering Herd On the road for final two games Mya Stevenson women’s hoops Softball

By SPENCER DUPUIS THE PARTHENON Trying to get out of a three-way tie for eighth Final games of place in the conference, the Marshall University Thundering Herd women’s basketball team will regular season: travel to the Sunshine State for a two-game road swing that begins Thursday night at Florida In- ternational University and concludes Saturday afternoon at Florida Atlantic. March 5 at FIU, 7 p.m. The Herd is entering the week with an 11-16 re- cord (6-10 Conference USA) after a 77-69 loss on March 7 at FAU, 2 p.m. senior day to North Texas Saturday afternoon. The Panthers are entering the contest with a 5-22 record CUSA.tv/WMUL FM 88.1 (2-14 C-USA) after a loss at Charlotte, 49-31, Satur- day. The Owls come into the game Saturday with a PHOTO COURTESY OF HERDZONE.COM 12-15 record (6-10 C-USA). The FIU Panthers come in tied for last place in con- #20 Taylor Pearson ference play, and Thundering Herd Head Coach Tony Kemper said the team is using its home loss to the ABOUT MYA STEVENSON: Panthers as fuel for Thursday. Class: Sophomore Hometown: Mesquite, TX feel pretty good going into this game because they played“We definitelyawfully well understand in here,” Kemper that they said. are “We going need to RESULTS OVER THE LAST WEEK: to counter that and get back to playing well. We (At the Pirate Classic) need to get going the right way on Thursday.” 2 home runs, 2 RBI, 2 hits & 2 runs vs. Delaware State (8-0, W) The Florida Atlantic Owls are coming in following 2 hits, 1 RBI & 1 run vs. Hampton (12-3, W) two straight losses to Western Kentucky University 3 RBI, 1 home run, 2 hits & 1 run vs. Norfolk State (10-6, W) and Old Dominion, and in both games the Owls 5 RBI, 1 home run, 2 hits & 2 runs vs. Norfolk State (14-4, W) competed well. Kemper said his squad is going to have to use its 85-75 win over FAU back on Feb. After exploding offensively at the Pirate Classic, Marshall softball 1, where junior guard Kristen Mayo and freshman sophomore Mya Stevenson has earned athlete of the week honors. guard Savannah Wheeler combined for 45 points, eight assists, six rebounds and four steals. Kemper a batting average of .571 to go along with a slugging percentage of 1.500.Helping She leadhad fourher teamhomeruns to five on wins eight in total five hits,games, batting Stevenson in 11 runs had them Saturday. and scoring six runs herself. She also added a double on one of her said“I thinkthat should Kristen boost is one the those confidence (players) of thethat both hasn’t of eight hits. forced a lot of shots,” he said. “I think she is playing Beginning her stellar weekend against Delaware State, Stevenson extremely well offensively and that needs to con- tinue. (Savannah) probably had her least effective game as a college player the other day. We need her hit two solo homeruns as the lead-off in the third and fifth innings. to bounce back quickly, it’s a long year for freshman theIn eventual the first victory. of two matchups with Norfolk State, she rocketed a with the grind of 30 games.” three-runWith the homer Herd towardtrailing centeronce again field into thegive second Marshall matchup a 7-6 lead against and On Thursday evening, tipoff is 7 p.m. at Ocean Norfolk State on the following day, she stepped to the plate with the Bank Convocation Center and on Saturday after- bases loaded and drilled the ball over the fence for a grand slam, noon, tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at FAU Arena. thrusting Marshall into a 7-4 lead. Subsequently, the Herd would not Spencer DuPuis can be contacted at dupuis@ marshall.edu. Stevenson was named Conference USA Player of the Week for her performance.look back, earning its fifth win on the weekend.

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY TAYLOR HUDDLESTON | [email protected] 8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 Opinion MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORIAL The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students Wednesdays during the regular semester and Justice, racism and ‘thugs’ every other week during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for news and editorial content.

CONTACT US: 109 Communications Bldg.|Marshall University| One John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25755|[email protected]| @MUParthenon EDITORIAL STAFF AMANDA LARCH DOUGLAS HARDING EXECUTIVE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] BLAKE NEWHOUSE TAYLOR HUDDLESTON NEWS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CHRIS DORST | CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS [email protected] [email protected] In this January photo, W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice delivers his State of the State address in the House of Delegates’ Chamber in Charleston. Gov. Jim Justice was accused of racism last month Earlier this week, the West Virginia NAACP re- JOELLE GATES GRANT GOODRICH when he called members and coaches of a high leased a statement condemning the governor’s LIFE! EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR school girls basketball team “a bunch of thugs” who actions and calling upon him to apologize. [email protected] [email protected] “don’t know how to behave” after a tense game be- Part of the statement reads, “We are profoundly dis- tween Greenbrier East and Woodrow Wilson was appointed in Governor Justice. His choice of words (…) JOE ARTRIP SARAH INGRAM ended early because of a scuffle. are a direct affront to the African American Citizens of After the incident, residents and legislators across this state. We are all acutely aware that racism contin- PRODUCTION EDITOR COPY EDITOR the state called upon the governor to apologize for ues to be woven into the fabric of West Virginia. We are [email protected] [email protected] his obviously insensitive remarks. still in many ways combating the discriminatory prac- In a tweet, Democrat Del. Mike Pushkin stated that tices and divisive attitudes of the majority population BRITTANY HIVELY MEG KELLER Justice’s remarks were “thinly veiled racial slurs.” and the powers who continue to promote them.” ONLINE EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER As reported by West Virginia Metro News, Del. Shawn The statement says that Justice’s comments caused harm [email protected] [email protected] Fluharty also said during a later House session, “It’s clear to the members of the Woodrow Wilson girls basketball that Jim Justice is an embarrassment on and off the court. Did he apologize? Of course not, he didn’t apologize. He dou- pain on the community” and “added insult to injury.” SANDY YORK bled down on his statement that these children are thugs.” teamIt saysand histhat “lack sports of a true have apology traditionally has inflicted been further and FACULTY ADVISER Per the Metro News, Republican Del. Pat Mc- should continue to be a forum for young people to [email protected] Geehan said that while he does not think Justice develop positive life skills. is racist, he does believe the governor spends “too “While you may wear many hats, including that of much time coaching basketball.” coach, the one hat you do not take off is that of being THE PARTHENON’S CORRECTIONS POLICY Justice’s comments made national news in outlets governor of all people in the state,” the statement reads. “Factual errors appearing in The Parthenon should be reported to the such as the Washington Post, the New York Post and “You have an opportunity to learn from this incident. We editor immediately following publication. Corrections the editor deems Sports Illustrated. During interviews in days follow- are asking that you meet publicly with and apologize to necessary will be printed as soon as possible following the error.” ing the incident, the governor doubled down on his the students, faculty and families of the Woodrow Wil- remarks and defended his usage of the word “thug.” son High School community. Doing so will restore trust Per the Metro News, “Gov. Justice said he didn’t make a in your leadership, as a coach and as a governor.” THE FIRST The Constitution of the racial slur when he called members of the Beckley Wood- The idea that the governor of West Virginia may AMENDMENT United States of America row Wilson girls basketball team ‘a bunch of thugs.’” not realize the racial undertones, context and his- In a statement released shortly following the inci- tory of the word “thug” is almost unthinkable, but Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of given the current sociopolitical climate across the religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the – it means violence, bullying and disorderly conduct. country and the state, perhaps one would like to freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to Anddent, we, Justice as West stated, Virginians, “My definition should of have a thug zero is tolerclear- give Justice the benefit of the doubt. peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress ance for this kind of behavior. Anyone that would of grievances. accuse me of making a racial slur is totally absurd.” see JUSTICE on pg. 10

PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY DOUGLAS HARDING | [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 9 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM PROGRESSIVE PERSPECTIVE: Health care is a right, not a privilege By DOUGLAS HARDING MANAGING EDITOR show it will save millions of tax payer dollars. Every year, in the United States of Amer- but in reality, even conservative estimates ica—the wealthiest country in the history voters support Medicare for All, and nearly of the world—close to 50,000 people die three-fourthsAdditionally, of over the halfnational of all Democratic Republican - constituency does as well. Regardless, most cause they cannot afford to pay for health - and over half-a-million file bankruptcy be ties repeatedly dismiss the notion entirely politicians in both the country’s major par allcare. have That universal number health is zero care, in and every only other one from industry corporations and smearing Democraticmodern developed presidential nation, candidate because is doing they while raking in unlimited contributions everything in his power to ensure the same No modern nation, especially one con- stantlyanyone claimingwho dares such to fight exceptionalism for The Little as Guy. the While other candidates have mostly U.S. has for decades, can morally allow tens security for all American citizens. prominent single-payer legislation in the country,backed awayMedicare from for the All, fight Democratic for the pres most- of thousands of its most vulnerable citizens idential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders of to go bankrupt or to die struggling to pay for MANUEL BALCE CENETA | ASSOCIATED PRESS necessities like emergency ambulance rides he himself wrote, for several years, and the Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduces the Medicare for All Act of 2019, on Capitol Hill on April 10, 2019. and visits to the hospital or the doctor’s office. senator’sVermont hasexceptional been pushing consistency the bill, seemswhich Bernie Sanders won the most votes of any Americans overall supported Medicare for All. Citizens of every other developed nation in- Now, entrance polls reveal that Democratic the world are not forced to worry they will be third straight election, a strong majority of - orforced trip toto decide the grocery which medicinestore, whether to skip that to now to be paying substantial dividends. voterscandidate indicated in a still a crowded preference field. for And Sanders’ for the day, whether to skip a doctor’s appointment A February article published in Vox with voters in all three of the first presidential con - states,the headline “Sanders “Why was Medicare-for-Allthe most trusted worksDem- In Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada tests of the 2020 race show strong support for ambulance ride is really worth it or whether ocraticfor Bernie candidate Sanders—and on health care nobody even when else” premier policy proposal, Medicare for All.” the single-payer insurance option.” everysuicide day is ain better the U.S. option And thewhen list cancer goes on treat and via entrance polls, that health care is the dismissCorporate Medicare Democrats for All andas an Republicans unrealistic ment bankrupts the whole family, as happens Joe Biden in the national surveys. Medicare- alike, most Democratic voters confirmed, funded by the health insurance industry for-allhe was is polling most popularbehind former among Vice young President voters, inon. our This country, is not a wheredebatable the positionpolitical anywherespectrum number one issue they will be voting on “fringe” idea, but the single-payer system has- iselse so inshifted the modern to the right civilized that worldeven most except Dem for- That trust from voters is also translating in 2020.entrance Furthermore, and exit polls 6-in-10 that Democratic they “sup- been thoroughly tested throughout the world intowho supportare critical at theto Sanders’ polls. base.” portvoters eliminating in each of theprivate first threeinsurance states saidand atand lower has beencosts—than proven ourto work current far system.more effec tively—byThose in guaranteeingopposition to universalensuring all coverage people wouldocrats save claiming millions to be of American liberal or lives. progressive straight Democratic presidential contest — the opportunity to live healthily fear-monger are hesitant to fight for populist policies that Per a Feb. 25 Salon article, “For the third 80%creating of Democratic a single-payer voters system.” and a majority of see HEALTH on pg. 10 Per the Salon article, “(Five years ago), nearly the first three of the 2020 election — Sen. about the potential costs of Medicare for All, W.Va. Democrats: Vulnerable state seniors need our attention and support By SEN. DOUG FACEMIRE, DEL. CHAD LOVEJOY AND which operate senior feeding programs, are facing cuts SEN. RON STOLLINGS twenty years since he retired from state government, he has while there is a waiting list of thousands who need help. Ernest “Spud” Terry is a legend at the State Capitol. In the - ilyKackie and community. Sherman Eller She is retired 78 years from young. Kanawha She hasCounty her been a volunteer lobbyist and spokesman for the Coalition- West Virginia’s senior meal reimbursement rate per husband, her health, and finds happiness in her fam- for Retired Public Employees. He has been fighting for a tax inmeal meals is $6.80, provided, far belowfewer hotthe meals,$8.84 lessit costs home the deliveries centers to cause she loves teaching. exemption for retirees of PERS and TERS, a cost of living adjust produce them. The lack of funding has forced a reduction Schools two years ago, but often substitute teaches be ment for state retirees, and a stable funding source for PEIA. - West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services. Kackie, Mary and Spud, plus their fellow state retirees, shut-ins, and menus that lack fresh foods, according to the Kackie knows a fellow retiree who has significant health are why West Virginia Legislative Democrats have intro- - issues but must continue to serve as a substitute teacher for duced Senate Bill 757, which would provide a cost of living dependentlyIn a recent are AARP extremely survey, or75% very of important. voters 40 andThis oldercritical, in the money. Her friend delayed a necessary operation to work,- pensionadjustment increase (COLA) each for allyear. state Retirees retirees. would Tied tospend the infla that lower-costWest Virginia care believe includes services visiting that home enable nurses, seniors personal to live care in so she could pay bills while she was recuperating. Kackie has moneytion rate, locally, it would providing provide stimulus a modest, to our but economy. greatly needed - concernedanother friend for her who friends is fighting and angry cancer, with but her only state misses government. the op givers. Yet, the Bureau of Senior Services has repeatedly told portunity to substitute teach when he has treatments. She is - aides, light housekeeping, transportation and relief for care Of our 482,374 seniors, 25% live alone, 40% live with a Virginia would still have seniors waiting for services. Mary Dooley retired as a school counselor in 2004, but she disability, scores are raising grandchildren because of sub the Legislature that even if their budget were doubled, West substitutes often to make ends meet. She thinks she and her enough,stance abuse, or even and get 86,000 a chance are threatened to eat. Yet by senior hunger. centers, They see SENIORS on pg. 10 fellow retirees deserve a raise. They should be able to enjoy do not know with certainty each day that they will have their retirement, not constantly worry about paying bills. PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY DOUGLAS HARDING | [email protected] 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM

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Regardless of whether Justice knew of the impropriety of serious harm toward undeserving prominent minority commu- his comments beforehand, it remains clear that the gover- nities in our state. In West Virginia, we stand up for each other, nor’s word choice was deeply inappropriate, offensive and most“violence, powerful bullying man and in disorderlythe state calling conduct,” high and school it is difficultbasket- especially those with the least power and the most silenced embarrassing for the state of West Virginia and its people. ballto imagine players, a somemore offitting them scenario minorities, than “a a bunch billionaire of thugs.” and the voices amongst us. Gov. Justice should respect the demands of All West Virginians understand what is too often meant West Virginians also understand that half-hearted apologies the WV NAACP, apologize sincerely for the damage he has caused when folks use the word “thug” and what constitutes actual and commit to doing—and being—better moving forward.

do not suffice for such grievous and damning errors as causing MARCUM cont. from 3

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Hoops for Hearing is a basketball tournament in sup- firstBumpus team to said score the 21 goal points. amount It is for $10 the for event each isplayer $2,000, on butthe whether it be continued in the port of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a nonprofit they are already more than halfway there. organization that gives hearing aids to people in need in “So far we have raised $1,325 and have seven teams spring or be moved to the fall. I countries and cities around the world that would other- signed up,” Bumpus said. “I’m hoping to get at least three wise not have access to them. or four more teams by that Friday.” would love to see this event con- Sydnie Bumpus, Delta Zeta’s vice president of philan- “I really like playing basketball and am excited to thropy, said she is looking forward to seeing the success play for a good cause. And winning a free t-shirt would tinue on and be something that of this new event. Delta Zeta has pledged to donated $5 be cool too,” Blake Ashworth, a member of Alpha Tau million to Starkey by the end of 2020. Omega fraternity said. people on and off campus look Bumpus said the Delta Upsilon chapter is organizing this Bumpus emphasized the importance to her of reaching event to aid in raising that pledged amount, but she thinks out to all organizations on campus to participate. forward to participating in.” it could become a new tradition. “I wanted to make sure that I reached out to other “I could see Hoops for Hearing becoming an annual people in the Huntington community and students event whether it be continued in the spring or be moved to on campus and to not just focus on other students in the fall,” Bumpus said. “I would love to see this event con- Greek Life,” she said. member. Donations can be given through the website as well. tinue on and be something that people on and off campus Team registration ends on Friday, March 6. 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By EMILY HAYSLETT Platt said that in the call for the show, THE PARTHENON Courtney did not put a theme or re- Over 100 art pieces from all over the quired subject for the artists to follow, country were submitted to be featured in but instead had them send in whatever the 29th annual National Juried Exhibition, they wanted and then chose from those but only 21 artists were chosen to have 100 submissions. “There are many examples of protest Marshall University students. art scattered throughout, that was one theirFirst work place displayed, went to five William of which Davis were for of the things that made me think that his piece, “Safe Space,” second place maybe this is about protest,” Platt said. went to Ting Wang for “Letters Under- “But then I thought that there were ground” and fourth place went to Sarah some pieces that just don’t fit with that, Sharp for “Kinship Quilt.” Other win- so it doesn’t apply to all.” ners included Ethan Nestor’s “Elysium” One example of the “protest art” that receiving the Juror’s Choice Award, Platt referred to is a circular sign the and Honorable Mentions went to Zane reads “This land is my land this land is Pinson, Sa-Rai Robinette and one anon- your land” but the word “your” is writ- ymous submission from Marshall. All ten over with red lettering that spells the pieces were chosen blindly by the out “MY.” A piece that Platt said she did juror, Chloe Courtney, who works at the not feel fit with the protest theme is Dallas Museum of Art. a bronze cat dish with a bust of a cat “They (Courtney) don’t know who looming over the food. made what and they don’t know how The following statement that can be many entries each of the artists sub- found in the gallery from the juror on why mitted,” said Jamie Platt, the gallery director and facilities coordinator for “They (the pieces) are connected with the College of Arts and Media. broadershe chose cultural the specific dialogues. pieces. In the exhibi- Nestor, received the Juror’s Choice tion as a whole, the influence of graffiti Award for a video installment despite and street art, internet culture advertis- not being in the School of Art and ing, graphic design, ‘DIY aesthetics’ all Design. provide multi-layer points of departure.” Pinson, had multiple works chosen for The show will be running from 10 the exhibit. a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday “We had 100 submissions, the juror until March 13 at the Charles W. and chose 33 works of art and there were 21 Norma C. Carroll Art Gallery. The gal- different artists represented,” Platt said. lery is located in the Visual Arts Center “Some of the artist have more than one in Pullman Square. Emily Hayslett can be contacted at Five Marshall students will have their artwork showcased in the National Juried Exhibition in the the show, and that’s incredible.” [email protected]. piece. In fact, Zane Pinson has five pieces in Visual Arts Center in Pullman Square until March 13. PAGE EDITED AND DESIGNED BY JOELLE GATES | [email protected]