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-Thursday Oct.8, 1987 The Part enon Vol. 89., No. 17 Marshall University's student newspaper Huntington, W.Va. Money termed factor in faculty loss money to higher education. By P~T SANDERS Jones said he plans to introduce a Staff Correspondent bill to restore a shortfall of funds to Everyone thought things were going to get better, and with the education. The proposed bill is similar More than one thfrd of all departing '' promise of a "Year of Education," the level of expectation to one he introduced last year which faculty agree - low salaries are a good heightened. would have given $4 to $5 million to reason for leaving Marshall. higher education. That bill was vetoed According to figures released by C.T. President Nitzschke by Moore. Mitchell, director of university rela­ tions, 40 percent of faculty who left It has remained a mystery to Jones Marshall since January departed be­ why the Moore's veto was not overrid­ cause of salaries. "These figures will be dwarfed if thought things we're going to get better, den by legislators. "I thought there Thirty-seven faculty members com­ ''and with the promise ofa 'Year of Edu­ would be an uproar from those (in the something is not done to fully fund the -· pleted exit inte"rview forms when they state'·s education system," he said. cation,' the level of expectation Legislature) who supported education, left the university. According to the heightened." but there wasn't," he said. "Four to five forms, 15 faculty left to take other Nitzschke said two reasons exist for million would have been a big chunk." -7 positions. the high turnover rate: low s11laries "Not only did it fall apart, but the Regardless, Jones said the Cabell­ . : Mitchell said these 15 left for higher and a loss of confidence in lawmakers. whole system fell apart," Nitzschke Wayne delegation is prepared to enter salaries. "Something certainly appealed Nitzschke said the state's promise said. "There was a crash - a real fall." the upcoming legislative session. "There -., to them," he said. "It quite probably for a "Year of Education" was a bitter Nitzschke said higher education can is going to be a team effort this year," was higher salaries." blow for educators and led to the loss of expect a larger turnover rate next year Jones said. "We plan to meet before the President Dale F. Nitzschke warned confidence in Gov. Arch A. Moore and unless money is allocated to colleges session and plan an agenda of priori­ the number of faculty leaving because the Legislature. and universities. "It's almost predicta­ ties for Cabell and Wayne counties." oflow salaries will rise if higher educa­ "There was a loss of hope and a lack ble," he said. "We are going to vote as a district," tion continues to have financial prob­ of feeling (after the spring's Legisla­ State Sen. Ned Jones, D-Cabell, he said. "Hopefully, we will be able to lems. tive session)," he said. "Everyone agreed the Legislature should give more bring good things to the area." College students Coming Up ••• 'shaky' in basics History By DAVID A. JENKINS Staff Editor in the making When students enroll in college, they should be able to pass college classes Would you like to be a part of Marshall history? instead ofdepending on remedial instruc­ The Parthenon is staging a picture at noon today tion in the basics, one Marshall admin­ at the -Memorial 'Student Center Plaza for the istrator says. annual Homecoming edition. It is to be a picture of Dr. William E. Coffey, assistant vice you - the student body of Marshall University - president for academic affairs, said America's public education system one and will be the full color, front cover ofnext Friday's higher education can't reach its full of the lowest quality in the world is the Homecoming edition. potential until the public education diverse nature of its students. "In our Because Marshall celebrates its Sesquicentennial system in America starts preparing society, we have a diverse group of this year, the edition is sure to be a collectors' item. students for college. people. It is not that way in other coun­ Further, copies of The Parthenon are bound in tries where they can tailor the subject books and kept on record at the university's Related story, Page 4 matter to fit a specific group with spe­ libraries. cific needs." We encourage students from all age groups and Offering comprehensive develop- Coffey said because many students facets of Marshall life to be a part of it. Come to the mental studies programs to high school come to college unprepared in even the center and go down in history. graduates shaky in basic subjects is most basic of subjects, remedial classes one method of improvement, he said. and other classes which should just be The public education system for too only reviews are being offered. long has been centered on unl.versal Changes in both public and higher Q&A with Raese education, not excellence, Coffey said. education could account for the unpre- And Coffey said if the public educa- paredness of students, Coffey said. Republican gubernatorial candi­ tion system changes its priorities then He pointed to the fact that many date John Raese discusses economic the quality of higher education will high schools have dropped what he problems, his position on issues fac­ increase by eliminating the need for called the college-prep curriculum. ing higher education, and problems colleges and universities to teach stu- They prepared us for college. of political favoritism in the state in dents the basics. Coffey also noted some changes "in Friday's Parthenon. The session with Coffey said although higher educa- higher education, particularly in. West Raese is the first of such question , tion in America is one of the top sys- Virginia, that he said could explain and answer period with gubernator­ terns in the world, public education why quality is down. ial candidates and the editorial board ranks near the bottom. "Public schools He said in the last 25 years, enrol­ of The Parthenon . Others will are not nearly as demanding," he said. lment at colleges and universities has be published in the coming "The expectations they place on stu- increased, but at the same time the months. dents are not as high as other.(public) admission requirements have been school systems in the world." relaxed. Coffey said two factors account for So while some applaud Marshall for the apparent lack of knowledge in high its plan .to raise admission require­ school graduates. One is America's ments in 1990, mandating high school history has portrayed great heroes such students to take more math and science as Thomas Edison and Henry Ford as and encouraging them to take a foreign uneducated people who made it to great- language, Coffey said the new require­ ness by the use of common sense. ments will simply be. a return to what .. . Another . factor .Cof!ey./said. makes~. they .were. 25 years,ago, . I Thundlly, Oct. I, 1917 The Parthenon

Beyond MU From The Associated Press State Nation World Reagan urges Bork keep fighting

WASHINGTON - President there. Reagan held a surprise meeting He said there were no further Wednesday with embattled Supreme My interpretation is that the president wants to fight it out and we meetings scheduled today between Court nominee Robert H. Bork and have no indication otherwise from'' Bork. Bork and the president, but that urged him to stay in the race for the Reagan was to see a number of position, the president's spokesman Marlin Fitzwater senators to continue to press for the said. nomination. The two men met for 25 minutes at Even White House officials, how­ the White House, spokesman Marlin ever, were conceding that it would Fitzwater said. Fitzwater, addressing the press cans, there is a feeling there ought be very difficult to win confirmation Senate Republican Leader Robert after the meeting, said Bork had not'' to be a vote. Dole said he conveyed now, in light of Tuesday's 9-5 Senate Dole said President Reagan asked for his name to be withdrawn that to Judge Bork. Judiciary Comqiittee vote in opposi­ arranged to meet with Bork, raising from the Supreme Court nomination • Fitzwater said the president tion to Bork and in view of the speculation that Bork's embattled in face of Tuesday's negative vote encouraged Bork to remain as dozens of senators who already have nomination would soon be by the Senate Juciciary Committee. nominee. "I urge you to keep going," declared against him, including five withdrawn. "My interpretation is that the he said. of the Senate's 46 Republicans. president wants to fight it out and The spokesman said Vice Presi­ "He is obviously looking at all of we have no indication otherwise dent George Bush, Attorney General Bork's chances suffered yet his options," Dole, R-Kan., said of from Bork," Fitzwater said. Edwin Meese III and Chief of Staff another setback Wednesday as Sen. Bork, whom he said he had met with Dole said on the Senate floor there Howard Baker Jr. were also present John Breaux of Louisiana became Tuesday and Wednesday. Dole said still are 10 or 12 undecided senators, at the session to discuss strategies, the ninth Southern Democrat oppos­ he didn't know whether Bork was enough to still confirm the nomina­ where Bork stands with the Senate, ing Bork in a region which had been asking that his name be withdrawn. tion. He added that among Republi- and where things should go from considered crucial.

Federal project needs home; Officials of the DIA dismiss Free-trade pact resistance high picks Morgantown for library claims of 'hoarding' POW list with some Canadian premiers

MORGANTOWN - WASHINGTON- TORONTO - The Federal authorities have Two congressmen said premiers of four of Cana­ picked Morgantown as the they released government da's 10 provinces have site of the new National documents related to about said they cannot support, Ada Repository, a compu­ 70 Americans never or have serious reserva­ ter software library, offi­ accounted for from the tions, about the free-trade cials said Wednesday. Vietnam War to increase pact that Prime Minister Information from the center will be provided to public pressure on the Brian Mulroney negotiated businesses and universities throughout the Reagan administration with the United States. ro~~- . over the prisoner-of-war "In my opinion, the minuses outweigh the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Robert C. Byrd, O­ issue. pluses," Premier David Peterson of Onta,io said W.Va., said officials involved in the project will be "After 14 years of stalemate and no negotia­ Tuesday night. at the Software Valley VI conference in Morgan­ tions, it's time to put the pressure back on" so the Emerging from an eight-hour briefing in town on Monday to make the formal announce­ government will step up its negotiating activities Ottawa by Mulroney and free-trade negotiators, ment of the project. with the Southeast Asian countries, Rep. John G. Peterson said Canada failed in its principle objec­ Ada is a computer language designed primarily Rowland, R-Conn., said Tuesday. tive of averting further U.S. anti-dumping and for use by the military. "The Ada language is Rowland and Rep. Robert C. Smith, R-N.H., countervail actions. quickly becoming the computer language of choice said the documents, obtained from the Defense The disputes panel that would be established by for industry worldwide," Byrd said in a prepared Intelligence Agency, have been "hoarded" by the pact would only consider appeals against pun­ statement. "The establishment of a National Ada Pentagon officials since the end of the war in an itive trade remedies, not directly arbitrate differ­ Repository in West Virginia is a large step for­ effort "to keep the public and political pressure off ences between the world's biggest trading ward for the state's Software Valley initiative." them." partners. But officials from the DIA and the National "We have not achieved the objective of secure League of POW-MIA Families dismissed the access (to the U.S. market)," said Peterson, a Lib­ Turnpike keeps toll booths allegations. eral Party member. "We didn't get anything we "For anyone to suggest that DIA or the defense don't have right now." BECKLEY - West Virginia Turnpike Com­ establishment has been hoarding a list of names He complained that the 1965 automotive trade mission Chairman Jim Word says this isn't the is ludicrous," said Lt. Col. Keith Schneider, spo­ agreement between the two nations, responsible time to reduce or eliminate tolls on the 88-mile kesman for the agency. for 100,000 jobs in Ontario and much of its indus­ southern highway. Ann Griffiths, executive director of the POW­ trial wealth, was weakened despite Mulroney's Tolls must be continued because of maintenance MIA family league, said the congressmen were pledge to lea\'.,e it off the table. costs, the need to refinance the turnpike's bonds, "grandstanding." She said the reports have been If ratified by the Canadian Parliament and U.S. rest stop renovations and safety improvements, available to the families and provide no new Senate, the pact would eliminate auto tariffs and said Word and George McIntyre, the turnpike's information on the missing servicemen. change a requirement for minimum eanadian general manager. content to "North American" content. The Cana­ Word said the commission hopes to refinance New B-18 Bombers grounded dian auto industry says this could wipe out auto the turnpike bonds in the second quarter of 1988'. parts manu~acturers here. He and McIntyre estimate that the bond issue will to inspect crew-ejection system be used to refinance the turnpike debt at a cost of $100 to $125 million. WASHINGTON - The Air Force today grounded its new B-lB bombers for a brief inspec­ Diplomat shot in front of home; New lottery game offers less tion of the crew-ejection system. prompted by the attacker's identity unknown ' investigation of a Sept. 28 crash. CHARLESTON - The Lottery Commission The service's Strategic Air Command, in a pre­ BRUSSELS - A Syrian diplomat was shot on Wednesday announced a new scratch-off pared statement, said all 68 of the planes would be and killed in front of his home in Brussels, Wed­ instant ticket game that provides smaller maxi­ grounded until the two-hour inspection was per­ nesday, police reported. mum prizes than the current game, even when the formed. The inspections were beginning today. Police identified the Syrian as Second Secretary top amount is doubled. "The Strategic Air Command is performing a Antanios Hanna. The game,-which starts today, is called "Double precautionary, one-time inspection of each B-lB The shooting took place around 3:30 p.m., police Dollars" and is pat~rned after a similar game aircraft's emergency escape system prior to the said. The attacker's identity was not known. used last year, said Lottery Director Oscar aircraft's next flight," the statement said. Investigators said Hanna was shot several Wallace. Three of the six crewmen were able to eject from times as he left his home on Avenue Montjoie in If a player scratches off two identical dollar the plane and survived with only minor injuries, Uccle, a residential suburb of Brussels. amounts, plus a symbol for a double, he wins dou­ but the other three went down with the plane. Shortly after the shooting, an anonymous caller ble the dollar amount. It is possible to win up to Sources said at the time the Air Force was con­ to the Belgian News Agency, Belga, claimed $5,000 instantly, Wallace said. cerned because, based on initial reports, it responsibility for the "murder of a Syrian secret Wallace said the maximum prize in this game is appeared that at least four and possibly all the agent" on behalf ofSyrian "mujahedeen" (holy $6,000, which can not be doubled. crewmen should have been able to.bail out safely. warriors).

-'"-'-· ...... ~-·- The Parthenon Thunday, Oct., 11917 3 OP-inion Editorials Commentaries Letters Students get less Locked-in keys, oversleeping A Marshall administrator said he believes the quality of higher education is suffering. So what else is new? ... Ah, the calamities of ACT~ Well, this time, it's in the hands of public schools. Marshall and many others are get­ For most of us, the first test of college came ting students not prepared for the higher before we ever set foot on Marshall's campus. education experience. It's been four years ago this month that I was As the result, a lot of remedial and review preparing to take the dreaded ACT test. Right courses must be offered. now, somewhere, some poor high It is a shame that these remedial courses school slob is probably preparing for the ACTs. Chris must be taught at all - a shame that stu­ Like losing your virginity or taking Fine Arts dents- coming from primary and secondary 101, thank heavens it's one of those things you Miller '·t··-- -· . ,... schools do not know the basics of reading, only have to do once. , \ writing and arithmetic. I contend that no matter how hard you may But since these students must be taught, try to make the test day perfect, the day you take The creature apologized, saying he thought I the task is to ensure they finally get the edu­ your college entrance exams is fated to be a day was a girl from his church. He got out of my car, cation they need. That does not mesh with in hell. locking the door behind him. the current university policy of using gradu­ Most people I talked with experienced an ACT By this time, the school was uolocked and I ate assistants to teach them. In so doing, the nightmare; it's a wonder any of us are here. quickly exited my motor vehicle as well, also school pits the least experienced teachers One of my best friends in high school awoke locking up. And then, I realized my keys were against the most needy students. 15 minutes before the test was to start. Although still inside the car. _, We believe the university should use those his house is a full 18 miles fromithe site of the Calm down, I told myself. Determined not to teachers who are trained in exactly how to ACT, to keep from forfeiting the hefty applica­ think about being locked out of my car, I went · teach remedial students. They need more tion fee, Paul decided to make a valient try at inside the school. About 15 minutes remained than the average student; pro_viding some­ getting there. before the test was to begin and students started thing more than average instruction would Paul grabbed some clothes and raced his to file pas~ the test administrator, showing logically follow. souped-up Charger full-tilt all the way along the identification cards. There also is the problem of introductory curvy, hilly back road to Martinsburg. He slowed I screamed again. classes. Because studies show many students down to 80 for stop signs. My driver's license- my only form of identi­ aren't getting the basics, many easy classes As he got within view of the school with a full fication - was tucked inside my key chain, are required of all incoming students. two minutes to spare, Paul decided to slow down locked inside my car. The problem is that in finding a middle to _take a look at his appearance,in the rearview And because I was not at my home school, no ground curriculum, the more scholastic stu­ mirror. one could vouch for my identity. Neither did dents are pulled down into the status quo, At this point, Paul was pulled over by the anyone have a coat hanger. unchallenged. That is the negative impact of police for, ironically enough, doing 27 miles per I did the only thing a big sissie like me could having too many students who no too little. hour in a 25 mph zone and was given a $25 do: scream until someone called the police. It would be ideal if all students were pre­ speeding ticket. And, thanks to the police, was Unlike Paul's story, the cops were my saviors. pared for college. But, realistically, this is a forced to begin his ACT late. I grabbed my license and raced info the build­ ways down the road. Until then, the least the My own ACT tale is a sadder one. Anxious to ing. The administrator was already explaining university can do is help boost the remedial get tie ACTs behind me, I was up early and was the many rules oftaking the ACTs as I ran up to student into the mainstream by using highly the first to arrive at the school. Because the her and proved I was who I said I was and took specialized instructors. building was still locked, I sat in my car, think­ the test. ing of how glad I was that everything was going A few weeks later, I got back my results. My smoothly and I could concentrate simply on the scores were not bad in thr~e of the four catego­ More reasoo for change test. ries, but oh, what a very tiny math score I had. (Even with my limited mathematical exper­ Why does West Virginia need some major Then, of course, tragedy struck. Another car pulled into the parking lot. Behind the wheel tise, I knew that seven was a very small number changes? The answer to that question can be on a scale that went all the way to 36.) found just in looking at the front page oflocal was a slimy, pimply young man. He approached newspapers Wednesday. my car. He opened the unlocked passenger's • Firstly, House of Delegates Speaker door of my car. Robert "Chuck" Chambers says the Legisla­ I screamed. r11c Parthenon ture will not raise taxes because it would just bail the governor out of the financial mess THI FAR SIDI By GARY LARSON The Parthenon is published Tuesday through Friday by he's created. Yet, last week in The Parthenon, ~-~~~---T.:~~~~~~~~--. Marshall University in conjunction with classes of the W. Page Chambers said increased taxes may well be Pitt School of Journalism. The editor has final authority over the end result of Arch Moore's misman·age­ news and editorial content. ment. Editor ------Melissa Huff A little contradictory there, eh? Managing Editor Brent Cunningham Worse than that, his remarks indicate that Desk News/Graphics Editor Chris Miller personal politics are already taking over. So, Staff Editors Abbey Dunlap ------and Dave Jenkins it will be a dead session because the Legisla­ Sports Editor ______Greg Stone ture will do everything to make Moore look Student Lite/Wire Editor Doug Smock bad so he won't get re-elected. While they Impressions Editor Vina Hutchinson squander away the session, the state will Chief Photographers John Hancock ------and John Himelrick sink deeper in a financial rut. Presidential Correspondent ______Bill France • The Board of Regents argues over Medical School Correspondent Kim Mitchell whether it should put higher education's Adviser Betsy B. Cook budget requests in descedning order of P.roductlon Manager Mike Friel Advertlstng Manager Allison Stevens importance. Marshall has asked it be given Advertl1lng Office 696-3346 top billing. Marshall had the largest increase EdHor 696-2522 in enrollment of all state schools but is Newvoom 696-6696 ranked eighth in per-student funding. Despite this, there is debate about whether the board should rank the importance of schools' needs. Moreover, the board is argu­ Correction policy ing about what steps even need to be taken to Errors that appear in The Parthenon may be reported put together a budget. by calling 696-6696 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Factual errors that appear In The Parthenon The BOR has been around for 18 years. Yet will be corrected on Page 3 as soon as poss Ible after the to it still is fumbling around, trying figure out Animal joke gifts . . . • • " , · ______error is discovered · ___, what the hell it's supposed to do. •I 4 The Parthenon 1bunday, Oct. I, 1917

HERE'S AN IDEA THAT COULD MEAN ... Speaker: Study the war

lates the civil liberties of people liv­ By JACQUELINE LANE-AKUNNE ing there. "Civil liberties are a Reporter serious issue; not only to me, but for the people in Nicaragua as well. The debate continues on the war "Those who want democracy in MONEY IN YOUR POCKET the United States is raging against Nicaragua must do so by democratic Nicaragua. means and not by striking out at In fact, Tom Kruse, architect and civilian targets as the Contras are coordinator of the Technical Assist­ doing." We need Plasma donors and we pay CASH/ ance Program of Architects and Kruse, who visited Nicaragua in Planners in Support of Nicaragua, 1984 and 1985, said he hasn't found Earn up to $25. 00 per week by donating regularly. said in a lecture Wednesday that the country to be the dictorial one Donating Plasma Is SAFE/ United States citizens have specific portrayed by the Reagan administra­ responsibilities in dealing with the tion. Hours: Nicaraguan war. "I have seen people for the first Mon. 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Kruse is traveling around the time actively involved in making country as part of the Benjamin decisions for themselves through Tues. Thurs. Fri. 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Linder Peace Tour to inform amd elections and unions," he said. Wed. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. · educate the American public about During his lecture, Kruse asked the relationship between Nicaragua members of his audience what they If you are a new student donor or haven't donated and the Reagan administration. had heard or thought about the war. Benjamin Linder worked for three One student said he'd heard that In 3 months, bring this ad and your Marshall l.D. I years as a mechanical engineer in Nicaragua is communist country Nicaragua before being killed there where people lacked individual and receive $20. oo for your first donation. I April 28 while working on a hydro­ freedoms. electric project. His family and "There's a lot more to the picture You cannot catch diseases by donating 1 friends are on a national speaking than what meets the eye," Kruse You can help fight diseases 1 .tour informing audiences of his life said. "The media have distorted the '- You can help improve life for others _.J and death. picture because they have certain Kruse urges everyone to study the vested interests in what is happen­ ',, HYLAND PLASMA CENTER _..-..-. issue of the Nicaraguan War. "Ifwe ing," Kruse said. "Instead of saying ',,,~3_1 4th Ave. Phone 529-0028 _._..-. fail to understand the real issue, why were are raging a war against we'll pay a high price," Kruse said. that country, they report how it is --,,,,, ------He said the war in Nicaragua vio- being raged." ,,,..,, ---­ Were you prepared for college classes? senior and physical therapy major, By RONDA SEMRAU said she was prepared for college Reporter because many college preparatory classes were taught on a college level. lonafd's Cllcac Comer Did your high school adequately pre­ She attended Shady Side High School. 950 9th Ave. Huntington, Wv 25701 pare you for college? Others interviewed said they felt ill­ More than half the students questi­ equipped for college. oned in an informal survey Wednesday Greg W. Napier, Huntington sopho­ • Drive-thru said they received adequate prepara­ more and a pre-med major, said his tion. Many said they received well­ teachers "did not care. (They allowed • Domestic and imported rounded classes with a degree of diffi. me to) take business math tnstead of culty which gave them an edge when the algebra I should have taken." Nap­ beers, _wines and cheeses they came to college. ier attended Brandon High in Florida. Greta A. Boggs, Huntington fresh­ man, said Huntington High prepared . Paul Chistopher'l'rimboli, sophomore Huntington's only full-service her for her major because she took a lot economics major, said the assignments of business classes. She is an account­ in college are much more time-consuming ing major. than those at Ceredo-Kenova High Watem Union oulet - Ask about Flash-Cash Management major Pamela K. Dot­ where it only took a couple of hours to son, New Martinsville junior, said she finish them. ----Phone 529-6681 ----- took all college preparatory classes at Even though Liberty High prepared Magnolia High. "The teachers were Tina J. Caroli for classes, the Clarks­ good and helped me to understand burg freshman said the school failed to things more," Dotson said. prepare her for the mechanics laundry --Stylists-- Michelle L. Urffer, Shady Side, Ohio and cafeteria food. ~~ Poetry ~inners to meet author as prize of the Department of English. Those By ROB BASTIANELLI wanting materials returned are to put ~ Reporter their request in writing and include it Student Special with poems submitted. Five promising poets from the uni­ A selection committee, made up of versity community will have the oppor­ Department of English faculty, will Haircut/ Style $10.00 tunity to have their work reviewed by critique poems received by Oct. 21 from an award-winning author who will be undergraduate and graduate students, Tanning Special on campus Nov. 4-6. and faculty, according to Dr. Elinore 00 Denise Levertov is the author of more Taylor, associate professor of English 10 Sessions $25. +tax Barb Donna than 15 books of poetry and several and chair of the Levertov Committee. prose volumes and is a featured speaker The committee will choose five E. O 'Dell Lucas, Owner Gregg Richard as part of the Birke Writers Sympo­ winners from the applications and each 1718 6th Ave . 525-7898 Cath O'Dell sium for 1987-88. winner will get to meet individually for Applicants for the competition are to one half hour with Levertov on Nov. 6. send 1-8 typed poems in a n envelope She will also make other appearan­ Ic------~BROUGHTON BROUGHTON with their name, address, telephone ces. She will be a guest in English BECOME A number to Barbara Williams, secretary classes and in the Alumni Lounge Nov. •~ Ice Cream COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 4 at 3:30 p.m. She will also speak at the I a Store and Restauraunt in 18 months Doherty Auditorium of the Huntington I W 1011th Ave. Museum of Art Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Both BECOME A events are free to the public. I SUPPORT Levertov was born in London and 50~ OFF COMPUTER OPERATOR 41> came to the United States in 1948. Her I in 12 months MARCH first book of poetry, " The Double I CHEESEBURGER CALL 697-7550 OF.DIMES Image," was published in 1946. Other · I collections include "The Sorrow Dance," I · Coupon Expires 12-31 -87 (ask about financial aid) "O Taste and See," "Relearning the ~------~---- Alphabet," and "Footprints." 111c P.-thenon Thursday, Oct. I, 1917 5

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Advertising Club will meet today at 4:30 p.m. in Smith 335. More informa­ tion is available by calling 696-2360. Marshail Council for International Education will meet today at 3:15 p.m. in Campus Christian Center. Dr. Jabir Abbas will give a slide lecture at 3:30 p.m. More information is available by calling 529-2517. Pizza for the domi. A ski trip. Tickets to a concert. They 're all U.S. Army Field Band will perform in possible with the savings you'll get with the special student discount concert Friday at 8 p.m. in Henderson on members of the IBM®Personal System/2™family. Center Arena. Free tickets are availa­ More important is what's possible when you use the systems ble by calling 696-6450. themselves. M.O.M.S., Mothers Offering Mothers Support, sponsored by Women's Cen­ They can help you graph economic problems. And write and ter, will meet Friday from noon to 1 revise long papers with ease. Even illustrate your points .· ····· ·· ·· · ·· · p.m. in Prichard 143. More information by combining words and graphics. So your professors is available by calling 696-3112. will draw favorable conclusions about your work. Baptist Student Union will sponsor a retreat this Friday through Sunday. But remember, order your Personal System/2 More information is available by cal­ before graduation. ling 696-3051. After that, we can't deliver your discount. Pl Mu Epsilon will meet Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. in Smith 8th floor lounge. New members will be initiated. MARSHALL The Mens' Basketball team will hold tryouts for walk-ons Oct. 15 from noon I UNIVERSITY to 1 p.m. in Henderson Center Arena. Pla yers must bring own equipment. BOOKSTORE IEKUSIS DON'T SAYE LIVES. ·I BLOOD DOES. S TUDENT CENTER OWNEO ANO OPERATED BY MARSHAU UNIVERSITY FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF American+ RedCross IBM is a re~istered tradt:mark and Personal Sy\lt:ml:! is :.11rad\!mark of thl' lnterna1ion;.il Bu~1nc~!', ~-i:J1..·hini: .. CorP4-1r~t itm. f: IBr.t (\up1.,ra1 i110 19~7 6 The Parthenon Thursday, Oct. 8, 1917 Homecoming '87 Candidates tell students of dreams; voting of finalists, attendants today

By VIRGINIA K. CROWE Angela Lester, Kenova public rela­ marketing major, attended John Robert twirling, said she would like to repres­ and KELLY L. CLINE tions major, said she would like to Powers Modeling School in Dallas, ent Marshall as an attendant to reflect Reporters represent the university because, "I Texas, and modeled there part of her the fact that she is an involved student, have never met anyone at Marshall junior year in high school. She is a a leader and is concerned about the Candidates for the Homecoming who did not care or did not try to help member of the American Marketing campus and other students. She is a Queen and court shared their interests me when I needed help. I want to Association and enjoys performing at member of Alpha Xi Delta and a Col­ and_goals Tuesday night with students represent these people." She took part halftime during basketball games with lege of Education senator. and judges at the Homecoming fashion in the Model League of Arab Nations. the Supreme Court dance team. show. Lester's interests include international Senior attendant and Homecoming correspondence and journalism. Debbie Carter, Beckley education SophomorecandidateJulieAnn Black­ major, said her ambition was to be­ queen candidate Sheryl Coles, Charles­ bum, Wheelersburg marketing major, Paula Peet, Winfield marketing come an elementary teacher because it ton marketing major, said she enjoys said her interests include traveling, major, said she was was once a sailing is a position of responsibility and reading and aerobics. Coles is a mem­ reading and collecting stuffed bears. and jet ski instructor in Myrtle Beach, honor. "It is the teacher's responsibil­ ber of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and S.C. She is president ofpledge class for ity to mold tomorrow's leaders," Carter is a student senator. Coles said she She is an active member of Alpha Xi Alpha Xi Delta and a senator in stu­ said. She is a member of the Supreme thinks she has received a quality edu­ Delta sorority and is a former Miss dent government. P~t said she thought Court dance team and was a freshman cation at Marshall, and would be Virginia Point. Blackbum said she it would be an honor to represent what Homecoming attendant in 1985. honored to represent the university as would consider it an honor to represent she called "West Virginia's finest insti­ Homecoming queen or an attendant. Marshall and is proud to express her tution of higher education, Marshall." Denia Spradling, Charleston speech spirit and enthusiasm for Marshall by pathology major, whose interests in­ Angela Decoy, PointPleasantmarketing­ running for sophomore attendant. Junior attendant Lorri Brokaw, Nitro clude calligraphy, water skiing and management major, is vice president I

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Becky Michael, Paden City elemen• forget," she said. and pledge trainer of Sigma Sigma Jennifer Evans, Ironton psychology tary education-language arts major, Christy White, Nitro biology. Sigma sorority, has been acting as the major, is a member of the Psi Chi was selected to represent Paden City, psychology major. White is a member interim marketing direcrtor for the National Honor Society and the Psy• W.Va. as princess in the Marietta, Ohio of the Supreme Court dance team, the Huntington Mall, and recently received chology Club. She said she would like Stemwheel Regatta. Michael said she Psychology Club, and the Alpha Xi a scholarship from the National Pur• to represent Marshall because she is excited about being chosen as a can• Delta sorority. She she feels that she chasing Association. Decoy said Mar• thinks she is a well-rounded example of didate. "Neither ofmy parents had the would be a positive candidate and would shall is a great school and it is finally a modem college woman and is involved opportunity to go to college, and I want like to actively participate in home-­ gaining the recognition and respect it in many facets of the university so much to do something my senior. coming and other community activi• deserves. community. year of college that they will never ties.

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The contestants displayed three dif• would like to obtain his doctorate and winning the Buck Harless Award, 'Mr.' candidates ferent outfits in a fashion show Tues­ eventually enter university admini­ awarded to a top student-athlete. day night. The candidates first came stration. Jon T. Jack, Martinsburg senior, was offer guidance, out in casual wear. Next, they came to Bob Crowder, Parkerburg graduate asked what his plans after graduation the stage wearing suits, and the candi­ student, was asked what words of were. ·.. 1 need some fun, I have worked date's last outfit was a tuxedo. · advice he would offer to Marshall stu­ to go to school all summer so I think I tell goals, plans All of the men were asked one ques• dents. Crowder said students should will take a couple weeks off." tion by Sheila Mullarky Dailey, the make friends and have a good time but R. Joe Mather, Parkerburg senior, Results for the first Mr. Marshall 1986 Homecoming queen. go for the education. was asked how important extra• contest will be announced Monday after Mark T. Ayersman, Parkerburg gradu­ Kenny P. Green, Huntington junior, curricular activities are to student students vote for their favorite candi• . ate student, was asked what his pro­ was asked what his greatest achieve­ development. Mather said they were date today. fessional goals are. Ayersman said he ~------~------, ment at Marshall has been. Green said very important. Use this coupon today only Tri-State Dog Training Academy JI_ at our 5th Ave. Location .Jl- at the Huntington Civic Center's *fa41/~✓-- *(allfli,,#." Parade of Progress 1\11 99(1: Whopper Oct. 9 2:00 p.m. With the purchase of Oct. 10 I p.m. & 8 p.m.· a Large Fry and Pepsi Main Stage Arena · Not valid with any other offers. Please present this coupon l before ordering See How Dogs Are Trained To Find Drugs l ------~---~------~ ------~~ . ~ ~ -, . ~ ! _j I Thursday, Oct. I, 1917 1'hc Parthenon S11orts Columns Scores Highlights Cross country team prepares for Furman effective because he serves as a fellow cation to the leadership the co-captains hard-working and they are making the By SHAYNE WETHERALL student, athlete and coach. are providing this season. older women work really hard. They Reporter This week Brachna and Wangugi are "David Ball and Richard Stewart are have provided us with an ideal situa­ preparing the teams for Saturday's demonstrating good leadership in their tion." For most cross country teams, prac­ Furman Invitational meet which encouraging words and actions," Brachna said another reason the tice running provides an opportunity Brachna said is one of the most impor­ team's doing well is their year-round to put into operation tips and advice tant of the season. training. from coaches who stand restfully at the "The field at Furman is the one that ,, "This year our runners came to us in finish-li.ne with watches jn hand. is being used this year for the NCAA better shape than last year," he said. But for Marshall's ·runners, there's qualifying meet in November. This Although we are. concerned "That really makes a difference be­ no getting away because a step or two meet gives the runners a chance to pre­ cause it enables them to accomplish in front or at the side is Joseph Wan­ view the field," Brachna said. with the Furman meet, our more during the season." gugi, a graduate student from Nairobi, "If the men and women continue main focus is the Southern Brachna said if the team does well Kenya, and a standout runner as an with their improving trend, we can rea­ this season the tedious task of cross undergraduate at West Virginia Uni­ listically expect to finish in the top ten Conference championship. country recruiting could be made eas­ versity. which is good considering the competi­ Dennis Brachna ier from exposure. Wangugi is a new addition to the tion." "Recruiting is somewhat tough be­ cross country staff who adds an essen­ At Furman, Brachna said Marshall cause there is not a great wealth of tial dimension to the team" according will face the best teams in the sou­ high school talent in West Virginia to Coach Dennis Brachna. theastern region of the country. and the only thing that helps us with "We are really excited about the effect "Although we are concerned with the Brachna said. "They are having a pos­ out of state talent is exposure." he is having on the team. He uses his Furman meet, our main focus is the '' Overall, Brachna said he's very itive impact on our younger runners." experience to help the runners with Southern Conference championship," Brachna said freshmen Debbie Dukes impressed with the hard work and ded­ their individual problems and he is he said." The runners that perform well and Angie Haslam are providing the ication the men and women are putting working out extremely well," Brachna will have a chance of being picked for women with intense competition. forth and is very positive about the said. the NCAA qualifying meet in No­ team's future. The second-year coach said Wangugi vember." "We are really excited a bout these " If the team continues improving we runs with the team and is extremely Brachna attributes the team's dedi- girls," he said. "They are talented. will have a very succesful season." Reds' Montgomery slated Huckabay terms strength in weekend alumni game key to staying at the tqp Clemson Tigers, a national power­ does senior Rodney Holden, who has By PAUL SCHARTIGER hoUBe this year. By GREG STONE led the conference in rebounding· the Staff Writer ' Cook's main concern is to try to get Sports Editor last two years. The other returnee is a regular pitching staff. Two year John Humphrey, who can get hot from Coach Jack Cook's baseball team is starter Mike Johnson looks like a Marshall's basketball squad will use the field quick and plays good defense. a young and inexperienced squad with strong pitching prospect for the Herd. new-found strength to muscle its way The Herd will be hurt to an uncertain '" eight freshmen, who will be relied on Ray Nolan will also provide needed up through the nation's top 20 and into degree by the losses of Dewayne Lewis, heavily, and only 13 players with two help in the starting rotation. Matt another Southern Conference champion­ assist leader and second-leading scorer or more years college experience. Fisher has played well .this fall and ship, according to Inside Sports maga- , last season and Derrick Cooley, who Cook said that attendance for Mar­ could break into the starting rotation. zine, a national sports publication. transferred from Alabama-Birmingham shall's home games during the team's Giving up runs late in the game hurt The magazine has rated the Herd last year, but has since left school. unofficial fall season has not been Marshall last year. John Chaffin will 18th in the nation in its November col­ The magazine was counting on Coo­ · what it should. Cook said he would be looked upon as the big reliever out lege and professional basketball pre­ ley to play some this year and would like to play on a field closer to cam­ of the bullpen. Ronald Thomas and view, ahead of No. 19 Florida and No. have ranked Marshall higher than 18th pus. Currently, the team plays at walk-on Steve Bennett also will be 20 Kansas. Kentucky was rated first had Lewis not become academically University Heights Field and through important to the staff. and Michigan second. ineligible, according to Phil Axelrod, its first seven games had a record of Another strong point for Marshall The Herd will be strong, the maga­ the Pittsburgh writer who did the piece 3-3-1. is the double play duo of brothers zine says - muscle and basketball on Marshall. Fans will have a chance to see the John and Dave Piepenbrink. could be wise. The Herd kicks off practice Oct. 15, Herd in action this Sunday as they the best in the Southem:.Conference. "One thing is for sure," Coach Rick but won't hold its annual Midnight take on an alumni team featuring Dave McAnallen has showed some Huckabay was quoted, "We will be in Special practice until the next day. The former Marshall pitcher Jeff Mont­ good defense this fall and has the shape. Win or lose, we're going to be in practice, whichoonsistsofplayerintroduc­ gomery, who now plays for the Cin­ power to hit the home run ball. Jamie the best physical shape possible. There tions and a scrimmage game, is tradi­ cinnati Reds, Todd Sager, Greg Hill, Swanagan plays third base and is will be no raising your hands, wanting tionally held at midnight on Oct. 14, Chip Cook, Terry Thompson and the one of the top hitters for the Herd. to come out when you're tired." since the 15th is the first day NCAA alumni coach Greg Rowsey, pitcher Dave Salisbury has stepped into the To get into this top-flight shape, teams are allowed to practice. How­ for the Herd in the 1978 NCAA role as starting catcher and has done Huckabay's charges have discovered ever, because of the inconvenience of Regional final game. The game beg­ an excellent job for Cook this fall. powerlifting, thanks to strength coach players and fans having to get up early ins 2 p.m. Sunday at University Todd Hayes has shown he could be Ron Thomson's program. the next day, Huckabay scheduled it Heights Field. one of the Herd's main hitters. Mike Leading the Herd's list of lifters is for Friday. '.l'he coaching staff of Cook and Perry could be seen anywhere in the three-time all-Southern Conference - \,. assistants Chip Cook, Wes Fletcher infield. guard Skip Henderson, who bench and Lee Piepenbrink are undecided In the outfield Cook is going with presses 385 pounds, squats 400, runs a Basketball walkon right now where everybody is going Sam Nelson, Chris Hall and Lee Hale. 4.6 second 40-yard dash and has a 31- to play. Cook said the pitching staff The Southern Conference Northern inch vertical leap. tryouts Oct. 15 has improved and all pitchers will be Division could be a very interesting Henderson is supported by three other called upon this season. Also, he said one to watch. Appalachian State and returning starters who may not have Tryouts for those wishing to walk on the Herd's defense in the late innings Virginia Military I:nstitute both look his weight room· credentials, but cer­ the men's basketball team will be at will be a major concern. very powerful again this year and tainly have proven themselves where it noon, Oct. 15 in the Henderson Center The schedule for the Herd is almost will be near the top of the division. counts most - the basketball court. arena. Players must bring their own identical to last season's. One change East Tennessee State might be termed Senior Tom Curry, another three­ equipment. 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