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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 | VOL. 117 NO. 84 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com

Kopp voices “...No one in our community has to go without a meal.” -Matt Hayes, Manchin budget cut Executive Director of Alumni Relations to speak in concerns “We’re being asked to Huntington do a whole lot more UNIVERSITY FOOD BANK OPENS with a whole lot less as a public institution.” on leak

By MALAK KHADER By MEGAN OSBORNE THE PARTHENON THE PARTHENON Decreased public fund- Sen. Joe Manchin will ing is nothing new to meet with Cabell County residents at 5 p.m. Thursday in the last few years it has for a town hall meeting at startedMarshall taking University a toll on butthe - cil Chambers in city hall to discussthe Huntington concerns Cityabout Coun the university. chemical spill and water “The situation we’re- crisis. dealing with is, we have multiple sources of rev current chemical safety fees,enue,” student President tuition, Stephen do- legislation,He will talkthe aboutChemical his norsJ. Kopp who said.contribute “Student to Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act. Manchin is contracts, and then we partnering with Sen. Jay the university, grants and Rockefeller of West Virginia - and Sen. Barbara Boxer of ershave about money 25 from percent the state. of California to promote the ourMoney operating from the budget state covfor bill. significant part of our op- makes sure all chemicals are the university. It’s a very appropriately“This common monitored sense bill

In the last two years, the PHOTOS BY ANDREA STEELE | THE PARTHENON and protects the safety of erating budget.” Tiffany Tatum, left, and Chasten Toler of the Huntington Area Food Bank help stock the new food bank on Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center. the water we consume and amounting to approxi- matelyuniversity $7 million, has seen which cuts is in a press release. By KYLEE McMULLEN and struggle to try to pay for tu- departments attended to President Stephen J. Kopp useThe every bill day,” will Manchin create newsaid of the total state funding. THE PARTHENON help in the celebration and and Sheets performed the rib- state programs as well as re- equal to about one seventh seems as if food is at the bottom dedication of the student food bon cutting ceremony. inforce existing programs to we were close to 70 percent student food pantry had its ofition the and list whenrent,” itSheets comes said. to pri “It- pantry. ensure safe drinking water with“Twenty public to 30support years ago,and grandMarshall opening University’s Wednesday new in been worked on behind the now it has gone down to 25 room BW13 of the Memorial scenes“This for is aat projectleast two that years, has spills. - Student Center. oritizing and we just don’t want TiffanyExectuive Tatum, Director said they of theare andThe prevent bill will future establish chemical new sity Chief of Staff, Matthew The idea for the food pantry anyone to go without food.” Huntington Area Food Bank,- - Turnerpercent,” said. Marshall Univer came about between Student wantsExecutive to raise Director awareness of Alumni and chased resources to help if not longer,” Kopp said. “I’m inspect chemical facilities showRelations, people Matt that Hayes a food said pantry he theproviding student donated food pantry and pur at very pleased to see this accom thatprograms are a potential to oversee threat and to shift a lot of its costs in - for students does exist. Marshall. modate in the fulfillment of the drinking water sources. orderThe to university maintain hadits op to- gagementGovernment because Association they wanted and - dream.” It will also set federal stan- erations. Kopp said these the Office of Community en - EngagementThe event and was included sponsored a dards as well as minimum major cuts could slowly for students in need. leaning“Being onhungry each is aother basic andhu “A lot of time college-aged briefby the presentation Office of Communityand ribbon inspection requirements push Marshall to transition to have a food pantry available supportingman need,” one Hayes, another said. in “Bythe lotstudents of nontraditional are struggling,” students Ta cutting, followed by an open for chemical facilities and - community, we can meet those whotum said.are supporting “There are families. now a house with light refreshments. require them to share in- which is something they gagement,Elizabeth said Sheets, it is directorimportant of needs to help ensure that no It is important to encourage The student food pantry will formation with nearby areinto trying a private their institution,hardest to the Office of Community en- one in our community has to go them to keep pursuing their be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues- water facilities. The water - lege students because she can’t days and Fridays in BW13 of cial burden to students and imagineto provide anyone a food goingpantry without for col many other stresses in their the MSC. to address emergencies theiravoid families.because of the finan food. without a meal.” - degree because they have so Kylee McMullen can be immediately.facilities will also have tools The Office of the President, worry about struggling to find contacted at mcmullen11@ See BUDGET | Page 5 daily basis and we see the need Marshall University Commu life, why should they have to marshall.edu. See MANCHIN | Page 5 “We work with students on a nications, Huntington Area Food Bank and several other food.” Willie Nelson, Allison Krauss tickets 2014 Winter Olympics go on sale for upcoming concert Norway tops gold count,

By MARK WILLIAMS singers like Dolly Parton and from California. The band US leads in overall medals THE PARTHENON Loretta Lynn, as well as modern blends bluegrass, ragtime, and Country music icon Willie Nel- day stars Miranda Lambert and rockabilly to form a unique son will be joined by acclaimed Carrie Underwood. Medal standings, Feb. 19 bluegrass artists Allison Krauss Krauss is quickly becoming a and Union Station on a co-head- legend in her own right. Along brand of lively folk rock. Their lining U.S. tour that will make a with her band Union Station, she andlatest indie , rock “I’mgiant, aNew Stranger West stop Sunday, May 11 at the Big Records.Here”, is its first for alt-country Total Sandy Superstore Arena. worldwide and won 27 Grammy The concert bodes well Tickets will go on sale at Awards,has sold overthe 12most million for anyalbums fe- for the Big Sandy Superstore 1. Norway 9 4 7 20 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, and male artist. Known for infallible Arena, which is in the running can be purchased at the Big - for the Venue of the Year Award 2. Germany 8 3 4 15 tion, Krauss and Union Station from the Academy of Country Ticketmaster. isvocals one andof precisethe most instrumenta successful Music. 3. United States 7 5 11 23 Sandy Arena box office or via bands working in bluegrass and Mark Williams can be legend that needs no introduc- country music today. contacted at williams788@ 4. 6 9 7 22 tion.Nelson, Aside 81,from is recording a true livingsome Union Station will feature marshall.edu. FILE PHOTO of American music’s most re- renowned dobro and lap steel 5. Netherlands 6 7 9 22 player, Jerry Douglas. In his im- 6. Switzerland 6 3 1 10 Nelsonvered hits is alsolike “Crazy,”an accomplished “Whiskey won the Country Music Asso- River” and “Always on my Mind,” ciation’spressive Musician career, Douglasof the Year has 7. Canada 5 9 4 18 Award three times, 13 Grammy actor, author and activist. He has - 8. Belarus 5 0 1 6 awardreleased possible over 200 for albumsa musician. in his ment Award from the American six decade career, winning every MusicAwards Association and a Lifetime in 2011. Achieve 9. Poland 4 0 0 4 Joining the two headliners 2013.His latestThe album album, features “To All the18 10. France 3 2 6 11 duetsGirls,” waswith releasedlegendary in Octoberfemale a fast rising Americana group will be The Devil Makes Three, C M Y K 50 INCH

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Experts hope to answer pressing questions about water and chemical spill

By MEGAN OSBORNE to host the event. but can also provide solutions. mendations to preserve clean West Virginia’s tap water. professor of environmental THE PARTHENON “This is essentially going to Speakers tap water “There’s still so much we engineering at University of Marshall University’s Student be an open forum that is open will include “There’s still so much and how the don’t know about potential im- South Alabama, will present Environmental Action Coalition to the community and allows those from water cri- pacts from the Freedom spill,” some results of water sampling will co-host a forum from 7-9 everybody an opportunity to sit West Virginia we don’t know about sis affects Hansen said in a press release. he has done in West Virginia. p.m. Thursday in the Shawkey down in a room with people who organiza- potential impacts from women and “We’ve been testing water from “It is indisputable that West Dining Room of the Memorial are experts on the issues that we tions as well children. people’s taps in the affected Virginians have been struck Student Center where experts face to ask questions and get an- as some from the Freedom spill.” Evan area, and MCHM is still being by an unprecedented drinking will speak and answer questions swers,” Lauren Tussey, a member out of state. Hansen of delivered to many people’s water contamination disaster,” concerning the water crisis. of SEAC, said. “It’s an educational Maya Nye -Evan Hansen Downstream homes. The silver lining in the Whelton said in a press release. SEAC partnered with Mar- awareness event.” of People of Downstream Strategies Strategies Freedom spill is that when shall’s Students for Appalachian Tussey said the event will Concerned will speak people’s drinking water is pol- Socialism, West Virginia High- bring together experts from West About Chemi- about their luted, people and policymakers a“The way scientific to help community the people and of lands Conservancy and Ohio Virginia who are not only knowl- cal Safety will speak about the research regarding the water take notice.” Federal Government must find Valley Environmental Coalition edgeable about the water crisis Chemical Safety Board’s recom- crisis as well as other threats to Andrew J. Whelton, assistant See WATER | Page 5 High school Thinking outside the box FCC chief students get wants Lecture highlights new rules the chance unconventional applications of archaeology to better to ‘discover’ in the modern world police engineering Internet By AMY MCCALLSTER-ETHEL THE PARTHENON providers In celebration of National Engineers Week, the Society of By DANIEL WHITE American Military Engineers MCCLATCHY WASHINGTON Huntington Post will sponsor BUREAU (MCT) an Engineering Career Day The top federal regulator Thursday in the Don Morris who oversees rules that gov- Room of the Memorial Student ern the Internet on Wednesday Center. waded into the thorny issue of The annual event has a dif- a service provider’s right to re- ferent theme each year, with strict content. this years being “DiscoverE.” ANDREA STEELE | THE PARTHENON Federal Communications More than 140 high school Andrew Reinhard discusses punk archaeology, video game archaeology and adventure science Wednesday to students inside of John Deaver Commission Chairman Tom sophomores from around the Drinko Library. Wheeler called for new pro- region were invited to attend. tections for certain Internet Activities, speakers and pre- By JOCELYN GIBSON is presented the way it is in games such as Elder Scrolls and services in order to shield sentations were organized THE PARTHENON how it can be used within the context of the games. them from being overcharged to teach students about en- Andrew Reinhard opened minds to the options classicists “I am concerned about how archaeologists and archaeol- by larger services that offer gineering and careers in the and archaeologists have beyond teaching Wednesday in ogy is presented in games to the general player,” he said. user access. the John Deaver Drinko Library Room 402 with his lecture, “It’s all about looting. It’s all about theft.” If developed, the new rules The scheduled program in- “Classics Outside the Academy: Punk Archaeology, Classics Reinhard expressed unease regarding the moral effects would target so-called “edge cludesengineering an opening field. ceremony Gaming and Adventure Science.” that take place in games that are not true to the practices of providers,” services such as with Marshall President Reinhard is the director of publications for the American archaeology, or even the laws of physics. Stephen J. Kopp and a proc- School of Classics Studies at Athens in Princeton, N.J. As for Adventure Science, Reinhard describes it as “a lamation from the city of He gets at the heart of archaeology and its true meaning, non-partisan group of elite athlete-scientists.” The group seriesHulu and“House Netflix. of Cards” Viewership has Huntington from Mayor Steve exploring the material culture of every era, which he classi- recently documented the North Dakota wilderness in re- skyrocketedof Netflix’s popularsince episodes original Williams. fies as punk archaeology. sponse to the Bakken oil boom. They have also explored from the second season be- Scheduled events include One of his goals is to bridge the gap between the academic Oman and participated in search-and-rescue for downed came available last week. workshops, exhibits, door world of archaeology and the general public by inviting aircraft. Wheeler’s action follows prizes and engineering en- them into the field as contributors and observers. “I’ve always been interested in how things begin,” Rein- an announcement last week counters bridge design contest. “It’s my hope that attendees will learn that archaeology hard said. “I love origin myths, anything from tales of how by cable and home Internet The day will begin with an does not have to be a purely academic pursuit,” he said. “But the world began to how the X-Men got their start.” giant Comcast Corp. that it opening ceremony and break- can be approached in contemporary ways.” The classics department organized the event as part of its will buy Time Warner Cable. fast with an invocation by Dan The second topic he addressed was archaeogaming, spring lectures. It comes at a time when the which refers to archaeology in video games. As a classically Jocelyn Gibson can be contacted at gibson243@mar- number of hours Americans See ENGINEERING | Page 5 trained archaeologist, he is interested in why archaeology shall.edu. spend streaming video is up 70 percent since 2010, and streaming-video revenues reached more than $5 billion Experts: US travel restrictions on Ukraine in 2012. Wheeler’s pursuit of new rules is in reaction to a decision officials not likely to move events last month by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Co- lumbia Circuit to strike down a By SAM STURGIS and HANNAH who monitor Ukraine — and its pa- Obama added that “there will be con- civilian leaders of the security forces. previous FCC attempt to regu- ALLAM tron, Russia — say there’s little more sequences if people step over the line.” Police — not the military — moved on late Internet service providers. MCCLATCHY WASHINGTON BUREAU the United States could do, especially Many experts said U.S. actions are the public square that’s been ground In the case, Verizon v. FCC, the (MCT) at a time when the Obama administra- court did grant that the agency The Obama administration slapped tion is counting on help from “The Obama administration is mov- explained. has the authority to dictate visa restrictions on 20 senior Ukrai- on bigger priorities such as negotiat- ingunlikely ahead to driveon the the threatsconflict inthey Ukraine. have zeroThe forU.S. the official protests, also thetook official aim guidelines on Internet free- ing an end to the Syrian civil war and a made public, but I seriously doubt they at Russian claims that the United dom, however. “the full chain of command” behind the nuclear agreement with Iran. will have any effect on domestic Ukrai- States and other Western powers Judge David Tatel said the bloodynian officials crackdown Wednesday on a protest to camp punish in nian politics,” said Anton Fedyashin, a were fueling the Ukrainian crisis by Telecommunications Act of Kiev, where at least 25 people died in was evident in President Barack Russia expert who directs the Initia- meddling and “courting the protest- 1996 gave the FCC the au- street violence this week. Obama’sThe difficulty statement for theWednesday United States on tive for Russian Culture at American ers.” The official countered that the thority to “enact measures The visa sanctions represent the Ukraine. While he held Yanukovych’s University in Washington. U.S. position has been “transpar- encouraging the deployment of toughest U.S. action yet after three government “primarily responsible” He said U.S. strategy in Ukraine ent” — to allow for peaceful protests broadband infrastructure.” months of clashes between the security for the violence, he also offered a cau- is complicated by the fact that the and to foster dialogue that will In a statement Wednesday, forces of President Viktor Yanukovych tion to the protesters. Yanukovych government was demo- move Ukraine toward free and fair Wheeler said the ruling was and protesters unhappy over the gov- “We expect peaceful protesters to cratically elected. elections. an invitation to propose rules ernment’s decision in November to remain peaceful and we’ll be monitor- “The democratic countries of the But outside analysts said the United “that will meet the court’s forgo a trade deal with the European ing very closely the situation,” he said West are now having to deal with the States’ position, and that of the Eu- test for preventing improper Union in favor of a $15 billion bailout during a meeting with his counterparts very messy situation where demo- ropean Union, hasn’t been clear or blocking of and discrimination from Russia. from Mexico and Canada in Toluca, cratically elected governments do not consistent. - Visa restrictions are among the least Mexico. fully represent the interests of sec- “Neither the EU or U.S. has come up ing genuine transparency in harsh sanctions the United States could The Ukrainian Health Ministry said 25 tions of their populations,” he said. with a clear policy that’s likely to be howamong Internet Internet service traffic, providers ensur impose, and some Ukrainian protest- people were killed in the violence, which “This makes issuing sanctions very effective. What you have seen is poli- ers and their supporters scoffed at the began Tuesday night and extended into complicated.” cies that have been made in response competition.” U.S. move via Twitter and other social the morning hours Wednesday. Among to unexpected events,” said Andrew manageFair use traffic of the and Internet enhancing is - on condition of anonymity because Weiss, who served as a Ukraine ex- central to the debate over “net impose tougher measures, most likely ing to the Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s leading of Athe U.S. sensitive official, speakingdiplomacy to surroundreporters- pert in the Bill Clinton and George W. inmedia lockstep sites. U.S.with officials the EU, have but vowedanalysts to English-languagethose were 10 police newspaper. officers, accord ing Ukraine, said the visa ban covers Bush administrations. See FCC | Page 5

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Men’s basketball take on the Blazers tonight By BRAXTON CRISP Herd’s home arena is nice, but better, but we were able to hang on can play with anybody with them THE PARTHENON the challenge will not be easy for and it was a much needed win for being so-called one of the best The Marshall University Men’s Marshall. teams in our conference,” Tay- Basketball team will return home “We’re thrilled to be back home Herrion said a point of emphasis lor said. “Just knowing that if we Thursday to play the University again and we obviously recognize forour the kids’ Herd confidence.” against UAB will be to bring it every day in practice and of Alabama-Birmingham, after a the challenges that lie ahead this prevent the Blazers from getting in games like how we did against three-game road swing that kept week with two really good clubs easy rebounds. UAB ranks second Southern Miss, we can play with the Herd away from its faithful coming into our building,” Herrion in Division I in rebounds per game anybody.” fans for 19 days. said. with 45.3. On top of being a homecoming In the three game stint away Herrion said collecting losses to “They’re rebound margin is as- of sorts for the Herd, it will also be from Huntington, Marshall Southern Miss and Tulane were tronomical,” Herrion said. “They the Coaches Versus Cancer game went 1-2, with losses to poor indicators of how improved have great size across the board, for Marshall, where many people Southern Miss and Tulane after the Herd has been playing recently. and they’re versatile.” will wear the color purple, to sup- last second threes by both the “We’ve played so much better Redshirt-freshman forward port those suffering with cancer. Golden Eagles and the Green over the last couple of weeks, but Ryan Taylor said he and the rest Herrion said this event, in addi- Wave. Marshall was able to get unfortunately we didn’t get any re- of the herd can take the lessons tion to the Autism Speaks game, into the win column for the sults at Southern Miss and Tulane learned at Southern Miss, Tu- is a way for awareness about third time in its Conference USA in particular,” Herrion said. “We lane and Charlotte and apply causes to get out using the game season by winning at Charlotte didn’t do that against Charlotte. them to the final five games of of basketball. 59-56 Saturday. Playing with the lead in the sec- the season. “We’re using the game of college Marshall head coach Tom ond half, we could have managed “If we can play at Southern Miss Herrion said being back in the the late game situations a little bit in that hostile environment we See BASKETBALL | Page 5 ANDREA STEELE | THE PARTHENON Freshman Bird making most of early play By DEREK MAY only other West Virginia play- THE PARTHENON ers on Marshall’s roster. Ross CINCY HITS A HOMER IN The season is under way for and Taylor both made appear- Marshall baseball as they went ances over the weekend with 2-2 last weekend at Wake For- Taylor. est University. The weekend not “Being from West Virginia, NEW DEAL WITH CURTISBAILEY COMPTON | ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION (MTC) only kicked-off the season, but we didn’t really play the best started the career for freshman competition, and the talent level isn’t as good” Bird said. - “We have players from all over menoutfielder that saw Corey playing Bird. time over the south where they play bet- theBird weekend. is one ofHe five was true also fresh able ter competition and get better to play a big role as he hit in the exposure. So I feel like when I leadoff position in the batting head out on the field and step order for two out of the four to the plate that I have some- games. thing to prove.” “This weekend was awesome,” As a high school player at Bird said. “It is great to be out on Herbert Hoover, Bird excelled on the field leading his team to saw the batting lineup, and saw the State Tournament in 2012 Ithe was baseball hitting field leadoff, again. it Whenmeant I and 2013 where he was elected that all the hard work I had put to the all-tournament team in during the off season had got as well. In 2013 he was also me to this point.” named the WV Gatorade Player For the weekend Bird went of the Year. 7-15 at the plate with three sto- “We can take a lot from Wake len bases. Forest and build on it,” Bird said. “We came together as a unit,” “Everyone was mad after the Bird said. “We beat a good team in Georgetown and a good team in Wake Forest, who plays in a up.loss We in wanted the first to gamecome back against in great conference like the ACC. theWake, second and gamecoach and really show fired them us It’s a good step in the right di- rection towards the rest of the too.” season.” thatMarshall we deserved travels the to first North one Alongside Bird, sophomore Carolina A&T for a three-game pitcher Caleb Ross from Mil- series starting Friday afternoon. ton, W.Va., and Michael Taylor Derek May can be contacted from St. Albans, W.Va. are the at [email protected]. Marshall basketball helps fight cancer By KYLEE MCMULLEN Life event that is coming up in THE PARTHENON April.” Colleges against Cancer of Marshall’s Relay for Life team Marshall University are orga- will be at the game handing out nizing the first Coaches verses t-shirts to the first 150 students. Cancer men’s basketball game The Relay for Life committee is 7 p.m. Thursday at Joan C. Ed- made up of members from all wards Stadium. organizations, including at least To raise awareness, Colleges one member from every frater- against Cancer has promoted the nity and sorority on campus. event as a purple out and have Amber Cunningham, sopho- been asked people to wear pur- more education major from ple to the game. Allentown, Pa., said that she “As an organization, our pri- plans to attend the event because mary focus is to do everything we her grandmother is a breast can- can to cure cancer,” Kyle Rheude, cer survivor. Homer Bailey agreed Wednesday to a six-year, $105 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed pitcher is 49-45 in his director of Relay for Life, said. “I watched my her go through career with a 4.25 ERA. He is the third pitcher in Reds history to throw two no-hitters. His first no-hitter was in Pittsburgh during the 2012 “In doing so, we decided as a fun- the process of fighting off her season and his second was last June against San Francisco. Bailey will likely remain in the three spot behind Mat Latos and Johnny Cueto. draiser for Relay, we’d go with cancer,” Cunningham said. “I Cincinnati’s rotation finished third in the NL last season with a 3.43 ERA, its best since 1974. -- THE PARTHENON one big event. We collectively want to raise awareness and let decided to bring Coaches vs. other families, who are going Cancer, a collegiate men’s bas- through the process at this time, ketball game, that is dedicated to know that there is hope.” the American Cancer Society and Russia makes unexpected exit in Olympic Hockey Rheude said they have mul- cancer awareness.” tiple sponsors from companies in By WILLIAM DOUGLAS who plays for the National Hockey Russia never appeared to get its high- At the game Marshall alumni, Huntington and had shirts to rec- MCCLATCHY FOREIGN STAFF(MCT) League’s Washington Capitals, said after scoring game together despite talented Troy Brown, will be there to ognize and thank those sponsors. A hockey team loses. A nation mourns, the defeat. “No emotions right now.” snipers like forwards Ovechkin, Pavel represent the American Cancer “My hope is that we have a curses and cries. He added: “We fought until the end to Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings, Society. He will be shooting free lot of student interest,” Rheude Russia’s men’s hockey team suffered a score, but it just hasn’t worked for us. and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh throws and for every shot made, said. “I’m hoping much of Mar- 3-1 loss to Finland on Wednesday in the We lost our . There is no Penguins. a designated amount will be do- shall’s student body will want to - one to blame.” The Russian players insisted they felt nated to the American Cancer come to the event. Hopefully this pics tournament, eliminating the host The all-star-packed Russian team no pressure playing before their hockey- society. event will become a tradition at countryquarterfinals from medalof the 2014contention. Winter Olym was under severe pressure — from the crazed president and hockey-mad fans, “My biggest expectation of the Marshall.” For some Russians, these Winter Kremlin to the cabbie in the street — many of whom were banking on Olym- evening is a large crowd,” Paige All of the proceeds made Games were about nothing but hockey. to win gold and nothing less. But the pic Gold to exorcise the ghosts of the Dodrill, publicity and market- will go to the American Cancer Forward Alexander Ovechkin half-jok- team struggled in almost all its games, American “” at the 1980 ing chair of Relay for Life said. Society. ingly said last week that winning the managing nail-biting victories against Lake Placid Winter Games and the 1972 “I would love to see the Cam Kylee McMullen can be Gold Medal was worth about $50 billion less-talented Slovenia and Slovakia. “Super Series” against a Canadian team packed so that we can spread contacted at McMullen11@mar- — the estimated cost of the entire Win- They beat Norway in a cakewalk and of superstars. awareness to our community shall.edu ter Games. lost to the United States last Sunday in a and also promote our Relay for “It sucks. What can I say?” Ovechkin, dramatic shootout. See RUSSIA | Page 5

page designed and edited by COURTNEY SEALEY | [email protected] C M Y K 50 INCH 4 Opinion THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORIAL Online Polls Why we should care about Ukraine YOU CAN BE HERD

Ukrainians have packed Independence involvement, little stir has been raised in What is your favorite Winter What is your favorite Valentine’s Day Square in Kiev, Ukraine, since November in ministry said 240 people have been hos- the U.S. Olympics event? gift to give and/or receive? protest of President Viktor Yanukovych’s pitalized.the fiery warPolice zone said and 77 Ukraine’sprotestors health have Perhaps it’s because Americans don’t reversed decision to turn to the Russian been detained. understand. Perhaps Americans are just Ice skating Flowers 59% government instead of signing a trade deal The photos coming out of Ukraine are too far removed from Ukraine and other Hockey Candy 26% with the European Union. The unrest came impressive in a terrifying way. They de- countries like Syria, to care. Or it’s just be- Curling Stuffed animals 15% to a head Tuesday after an anti-protest law pict unreal scenes of Molotov cocktails cause we are lazy Americans, like some in went into effect, with violence erupting. the world believe. Voice your opinion. It is your right. Answer our poll at According to CNN, as night fell Wednes- gas masks and throwing rocks, and police But why should Americans care if www.marshallparthenon.com or tweet us your answer at @MUParthenon. day, a strange calm fell across Kiev, even as forcingflying through their way the into air, “enemy” protestors lines. wearing Ukraine chooses the European Union or European and U.S. leaders have threat- Russia? NATIONAL EDITORIAL ened sanctions against the Ukrainian Because a group of people feel so pas- terrorists.protestors Yanukovychlit fires on barricade said the violence lines and is government and U.S. President Barack sionately about what happens in their ansecurity attempt officials to overthrow declared the the government. protestors Obama called for the protestors to “remain country that they have protested since No- Opposition leaders insist they wanted peaceful.” vember, that’s why. Then the government Flexibility is key only a peaceful protest, but head of Meanwhile, Russia, which is busy host- took away the right to stand up for what Ukraine’s Security Service, Oleksander Ya- ing the Olympics, urged Ukraine to crack they believe in. kimenko, has accused protestors of taking down on the protestors and said it would Because a group of people believes in - something so strongly they are willing to to Mideast peace munition and weapons. calm.” risk their lives, the world should pay atten- overEither government way, 26 offices people and have stealing died am in useOther “all our than influence the American to restore government’s peace and tion. Times are changing. By MARTIN SCHRAM Abbas was of course mindful MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS of his many audiences, but he SERVICE (MCT) also seemed intent upon show- On Monday, if you were lucky ing some understanding (Note enough to be reading The New York Times, you only had to turn on one crucial issue: What to a few pages before you found, doto Kerry:about Palestinian creative flexibility?) refugees’ on page A7, a story of Page One claimed right to return to the prominence. It was about a rare land that is now Israel. - Abbas can help Israeli Prime pening in the Middle East. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andOn potentially Sunday, a convoy significant of Israe hap- on this — if he intends to live lis had entered Ramallah, on the up to his words. During and af- Palestinian West Bank, and rolled ter the battles that led to Israel’s right up to the Mukata, the Pales- creation in 1948, 700,000 Pales- tinian Authority’s headquarters. The Israelis came not by tanks the Jewish state. Palestinians es- or armored military carriers, as timatetinians fledthese the refugees’ land that relatives became they had after the suicide bomb- now number 5 million, most ings of a decade ago. They came living in the Arab world. Do they in buses. For, while they were have a right to return to their military age, these weren’t mem- old homes? Israel cannot accept bers of Israel’s military. the prospect of Jews becoming They were Israeli university a minority in Israel. Clearly, the students and some activists, a resolution to the refugee issue force totaling 250 or 300, depend- will hinge on reparation, not ing on your news sources. They repatriation. had come to discuss the prospects Just how important was that for an Israeli-Palestinian peace event? Editors differ. The New with the Palestinian Authority’s York Times editors played the

MCT CAMPUS President Mahmoud Abbas. story back on A7 knowing some They had come to this session readers would miss it; yet they at Abbas’ headquarters, which gave front-page prominence that NATIONAL EDITORIAL was once targeted by Israeli day to this story: “Saving an En- tanks and troops, at the urg- dangered British Species: The ing of Israel’s deputy speaker of Pub.” the Knesset Hilik Bar, a Labor Editors, shmeditors. We can Should the U.S. be preaching freedom of religion overseas? Party member who leads the - parliament’s caucus on the Pal- ing the newsworthiness of the LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT) of lobbying by Christian groups that are in- said that “we work with governments that Q&Afind in better Ramallah. experts For example, at judg The Universal Declaration of Human tent on proselytizing in Muslim and other don’t always meet our highest standards, grass-roots organization known Hamas. Yes, the rulers of the Rights adopted by the United Nations in countries. But the importance that Congress but they’re working with us on core interests asestinian-Israeli One Voice Israel, conflagration. made the A Palestinians in Gaza, adversar- 1948 says, “Everyone has the right to free- and the executive branch attach to religious such as the security of the American people.” arrangements. ies of Abbas’ Fatah, who for dom of thought, conscience and religion.” liberty abroad is much more than a sop to Second, even when the country is an ally, Abbas’ Israeli guests were But, like other rights enshrined in that dec- American missionaries or the religious right. for geopolitical or other reasons, the United hardly hardliners. None of his Israeli villages, whose economy laration, religious freedom is widely violated For although it is true that Christians are States shouldn’t be silent when it sees re- questioners wore yarmulkes, isyears in shambles have fired (as are rockets their intopoll around the world. Is that any of the business targeted for discrimination or persecution ligious rights being violated. In his speech, none were menacing or even of the United States? President Obama thinks in other countries, so are adherents of other Obama appropriately called on North Korea antagonistic, according to news as they beg Iran for more aid. so, and he’s right. faiths as well as those who profess no faith and Iran to release imprisoned Christian reports. But they did ask the Hamasratings proved among to constituents),be a reliable Before the most receptive audience imagin- at all. Moreover, as Obama said at the prayer evangelists and referred to the plight of re- Palestinian Authority president expert on the diplomatic and able — a National Prayer Breakfast — Obama breakfast, nations that don’t uphold freedom ligious minorities in Egypt, Pakistan, China about many of the sticking points journalistic relevance of Sunday recently insisted that “promoting religious of religion “sow the bitter seeds of instability and Syria. But he didn’t mention Saudi that have so far hung up the lat- in Ramallah. freedom is a key objective of U.S. foreign pol- and violence and extremism.” Arabia, where, according to the State Depart- est round of peace talks. Hamas blasted the event and icy.” And he reiterated U.S. opposition to laws But in promoting religious freedom ment’s report on religious liberty, “freedom And importantly, the answers Abbas. and international resolutions that oppose abroad, the United States needs to recognize of religion is neither recognized nor pro- they got are undoubtedly being With Islamic militants and Ira- “blasphemy” and “defamation of religion,” tected under the law, and the government parsed, even as we speak, by U.S. nian acolytes gaining footholds noting correctly that they “all too often can be commitment to religious freedom — and to severely restricted it in practice.” Secretary of State John Kerry and in Syria and throughout the Arab used to suppress religious minorities.” othertwo realities. core values The firstsuch is as that democratization, this country’s The United States is right to witness to the his staff. Kerry plans to come to world, an Abbas who can deliver Some Americans are uncomfortable with free speech and equality for women — some- importance of freedom of conscience, but it the region soon to try to present a workable peace may be the the emphasis the U.S. government places on times will be trumped by other interests. needs to preach that message to friends and a framework for peace, one more best of today’s options for Netan- religious liberty abroad, seeing it as the result Obama acknowledged as much when he enemies alike. time. yahu and Israel.

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RUSSIA hard to say whether this is a Continued from Page 3 maximal or minimal failure. Failure is failure. How can you Andrew Kuchins, director measure it?” of the Russia and Eurasia Pro- The game’s outcome was gram at Washington’s Center maximum joy for Team Fin- for Strategic and International land, which was banking on Studies, said the hockey team’s playing a tired and emotion- defeat will disappoint many ally drained Russian team that Russians but shouldn’t im- pact what many Russians feel nights. have been a successful Winter had“We played had nothing four games to lose. in fiveWe Games for the country. were not supposed to win,” “It takes some of the lus- said Finland forward Teemu ter off, for sure,” Kuchins said. Selanne, who scored his team’s “Despite (President Vladi- second to break a 1-1 tie mir) Putin being a hockey fan himself, the larger goal was the pressure. I think they were a successful Olympic games. outin the of first gas period. a little “They bit, and had we all And I think it’s come off pretty tried to take advantage of that, well.” and the game plan worked.” At a Russian bar in Krasnaya Selanni’s tally and goals by Polyana, the game was played Juhamatti Aaltonen and Mikael on a huge screen. A hockey goal Granlund were all that Finn- sat in the middle of the dance ish goaltender Tuukka Rask needed to beat Russia. Former time between periods shoot- NHL forward Ilya Kovalchuk ingfloor tennis and patronsballs into spent the net the scored Russia’s lone goal. LAWRENCE K. HO | LOS ANGELES TIMES | MCT or playing table hockey. Most Much to the chagrin and Skee ball machine supplier Andrew Herrold uses the Shake legal app on his iPad to write a contract with customer Dave Levy in the crowd were draped in angst of Russian hockey fans. of Roni Diner in Beverly Hills, Calif. A post on the Russian daily painted red, blue and white. newspaper Kommersant’s Russian“It’s very flags disappointing or had their faces for website said the Russian team us,” said a stunned Igor Mal- can’t pull itself together. “Ev- tinskii after he watched the erything seem(s) to be falling Technology is bringing legal advice to the masses game at the bar. “We thought apart,” the post read. Some Russian media outlets By SHAN LI adapting to seismic shifts in the “It’s like TurboTax” for the number of startups eager to roll game. It was very important quickly tagged the loss on the LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT) industry. The collapse of several law, said Abe Geiger, founder out innovations designed to win toour all team the wouldpeople bewho in thecame final to coach who had a collection of Joey Mucha used to seal a big ones and the downsizing and chief executive of Shake Inc. over tech-savvy young people. Sochi and everybody in the the best Russian players from business deal with a handshake “Legal becomes less of a hurdle Meeting that demand could country.” the NHL and this nation’s Kon- or an email. Now he whips out economic turmoil left thousands when contracts are not long and also help improve the poor la- A Bolshoy Ice Dome that tinental Hockey League. his smartphone. of manylawyers other out firmsof work. during Survi the- full of jargon.” bor market for lawyers. Among was deafeningly loud before When asked if he expected a The San Francisco entrepre- vors faced a stark new landscape Geiger, whose wife is a lawyer, the puck dropped Wednesday new coach, Maltinskii replied neur runs a side business renting in which clients demanded more said he was inspired to create afternoon was eerily quiet at “yes, yes, yes.” Two Russian out skee ball machines. With the - nine2012 months law schoolafter graduation, graduates, game’s end. Russian players sportswriters watching the company growing steadily, Mu- the tradition of billing by the according84.7 percent to the were National employed Asso- and silver-haired head coach game at the Winter Games cha decided last year he needed hour.flexibility and an alternative to demandShake after for legal seeing services the by ineffi the ciation for Law Placement. That Zinetula Bilyaletdinov had Main Press Center predicted to use contracts to protect his Industry experts say the growingciency of lawranks firms, of coupled freelancers with was down from 91.9 percent in ashen faces and stared blankly that Bilyaletdinov would soon clients and the business. industry is ripe for big tech and entrepreneurs. The shar- as the Finnish players cele- be on his way to Siberia — by But he didn’t go to a pricey shake-ups, including new inno- ing economy — in which people “There is a huge mismatch of brated their upset victory. train. vations on social media and apps earn extra cash by renting out supply2007. and demand in the U.S.,” “I just feel empty, disap- Maltinskii, who trav- downloaded a smartphone ap- for smartphones and tablets. their cars, apartments and free said John Suh, chief executive of pointed and empty inside,” eled from St. Petersburg to plicationlawyer. Instead, called Shake.the 27-year-old It guided “As software becomes more time to strangers — has also LegalZoom.com Inc. “We have said Russian goaltender Sergei attend the Winter Games, him through the process of cre- intelligent, we will have digital boosted the need for cost-effec- an oversupply of law graduates Bobrovsky, who held Finland said Wednesday’s loss won’t ating easy-to-read contracts, apps that can either substitute tive legal help. every year, but for whatever scoreless after he replaced dampen his Olympic spirit. He which customers can then sign for the labor of lawyers or will “The deals that happen are reason, the price has not come Semyon Varlamov in goal after still plans to have a good time assist a lawyer in being more more quick and spontaneous,” down to where most Americans he surrendered all three Finn- at the games. the screen. productive,” said Richard Granat, Geiger said. “You meet someone can afford it.” ish goals on 15 shots in the “And the best of luck to the with“I don’ta swipe make of theirenough fingers money on co-director of the Center for Law on Craigslist in a parking lot, a Suh believes that technology U.S.,” he said. Practice Technology at Florida lot of freelancers meet clients in can help change that. to draft a contract,” Mucha said. Coastal School of Law. coffee shops, and they all need His Glendale, Calif., company, game’s first 26 minutes. “It’s “Butto pay I $250needed an somethinghour for a lawyerto use The Shake app launched in simple tools. which provides legal documents WATER forum due to the large num- as a defense in a scenario where September with options to “Those people typically can’t online and connects clients to Continued from Page 2 ber of people affected by the I wasn’t paid, without hiring a create six kinds of contracts, afford pricey lawyers but still re- lawyers, started a research-and- crisis. lawyer or trying to write my including freelancing, renting, quire sound legal help.” development group in Silicon West Virginia.” The forum will be hosted own contract.” lending money and a write-it- The demand for legal services Independent energy con- for a second time 7-9 p.m. Technology is creeping ever yourself feature. from low- to middle-income plan to go public this year, Suh sultant, Cathy Kunkel, will Friday at St. Timothy’s in- The app walks users through a earners who are priced out of saidValley LegalZoom in 2011. Afteris focused nixing on a present information about the-Valley Episcopal Church - series of questions — Who are the expensive attorneys is an es- rolling out new tech products, how to make complaints to in Hurricane, W.Va. faster into the $200 billion U.S. two parties? How much money is including a smartphone app. the Public Service Commis- Megan Osborne can bylegal tradition field, shaking and dominated up an indus by involved? — and automatically market, experts say. Once ig- “We are also looking to pur- sion regarding water quality. be contacted at os- try that has long been defined noredtimated by the $45 legal billion industry, “latent” they chase and partner with companies Tussey said she is expect- borne115@marshall. unnecessary legal language. are now targeted by a growing in the mobile space,” he said. ing good attendance at the edu. white-shoe firms. fills in an agreement stripped of Law firms are already FCC MANCHIN key issues brought up by BUDGET Continued from Page 2 Continued from Page 1 Congress. Continued from Page 1 Manchin will also travel neutrality,” a concept that users The bill will allow states to to Fayette, Jackson, Mason, “We’re being asked to do a should have access to all the Web recover the cost of an emer- Monongalia, Putnam, and whole lot more with a whole content they choose without the gency situation. Raleigh counties for a simi- lot less as a public institution,” providers imposing limitations. lar discussion. According to Kopp said. “Eventually, we’re Not all members of the FCC ap- toward bringing accountabil- Manchin’s website, he will going to be asked to do every- pear to see eye to eye on the issue ity“This to companies bill takes in a firstthe state step thing with nothing, meaning or to agree with Wheeler. while protecting West Vir- p.m. Thursday at Ravenswood no public support…but we will Likening the debate to the ginia families and our state’s Highmeet School with to students answer 12:45ques- still have to have a public mis- economy,” Rockefeller said in tions on a variety of topics. sion; we still have to do and in which Bill Murray’s character a press release. He will give a federal leg- follow all the public regula- experiences1993 movie the “Groundhog same day Day,”over Manchin will listen to citi- islation update and answer tions. So one of the questions and over, Commissioner Ajit Pai zens’ and community leaders’ questions from Morgantown that you eventually have to said in a statement, “The Internet thoughts about the water cri- ask is that at what point in was free and open before the FCC sis. He will also discuss his Friday at the WVU Erickson this continuum do you stop adopted net neutrality rules. It efforts in the state and federal Alumnibusiness Center. leaders Later 12:30 p.m.that becoming a public institution remains free and open today. Net governments in regards to with a public mission?” neutrality has always been a solu- cleanup of the spill and water with bankers, builders and The cut in public funding CL022014 tion in search of a problem.” testing. housingday at 2:30 partners p.m. heat the will Mor talk- continues to be a major con- Some hailed Wheeler’s efforts In addition to concerns gantown Event Center. cern for Marshall students. CLASSIFIED as a step in the right direction on about the chemical spill, Megan Osborne can be Jessica Smith, senior political Internet policy. Manchin will speak about contacted at osborne115@ science and communications CLASSIFIED “It’s welcome news that the FCC the national budget and any marshall.edu. major, said that the increase in won’t be sitting on its hands with tuition is affecting her decision 2 x 8.0 regard to its obligations to keep to continue her education here the Internet open to creativity ENGINEERING video presentation and panel at Marshall. and entrepreneurship,” according Continued from Page 2 discussion on the topic “Why “Marshall may no longer be to a statement from Casey Rae, Choose Engineering as a an affordable option for me,” the interim executive director Bailey SAME chaplain and Career?” Smith said. “I fall between of the Future of Music Coalition, conclude with a luncheon. Chris Blevins, SAME presi- dent, will introduce the panel. am greatly dependent on the Washington for musicians. the region will have students Blevins will also do speaker scholarshipsthe cracks of financialthat have aid andal- a But nonprofit Craig Aaron, advocacy the president group in representedMore than 20 at high the event.schools in recognition and the closing lowed me to attend Marshall.” During the luncheon there remarks. Malak Khader can be group that pushes for changes in will be a scholarship presen- Contributing sustaining contacted at khader4@mar- theof Free media, Press, said a national the FCC nonprofit needed tation. The SAME Engineering members include Burgess & shall.edu. to act more decisively. He said Scholarships will be awarded Niple, Inc., Gennet Fleming, the agency was “doing nothing to Beth Anne Clapp, Brain P. 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* BY MEGAN OSBORNE - THE PARTHENON - The BLAM pre-show included clips from past Bonnaroo per BIG NAMES formances of various artists covering classic songs as well as Bonnaroovians flocked to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Fes- segments from “superjams.” Cover performances included tival website Wednesday to find out what artists will grace the Kings of Leon covering The Pixies’ “Where is My Mind” from festival’s lineup this year on the annual Bonnaroo Lineup An 2012, Jack Johnson’s 2013 cover of “The Joker” by Steve Miller TO ROCK nouncement Megathon. Band and Fitz and Tantrum’s 201 cover of “Sweet Dreams” by Bonnaroo has been in Manchester, Tenn. every June since the Eurythmics. 2002. The festival brings in people, or “Bonnaroovians,” from Some smaller acts were announced during the BLAM pre- across the nation for four days of camping, music and radiating show, including Little Dragon, City and Colour, Banks and Big BONNAROO positivity. Sam’s Funky Nation. This year’s lineup includes over 150 musical acts including Official BLAM viewing parties were hosted at major cities all Elton John, Lionel Richie, Jack White, Kanye West, Neutral Milk across the nation from Los Angeles to Greensboro, N.C., but that Kanye West, Lionel Richie, Hotel, , the Avett Brothers, Wiz Khalifa, Cake, didn’t stop others from live tweeting their own BLAM parties Pheonix, Skrillex, Frank Ocean, Die Antwoord, Grouplove and- from their living rooms, and the tag “#BLAM” reached the top of- Jack White and Elton John many more. the trend charts on Twitter. Taran Killiam from Saturday Night Live and comedian Hanni Bonnaroovians have been posting lineup wish lists and specu among headliners bal Buress hosted this year’s webcast announcement. lations on social media sites like Instagram, Twitter and Reddit Statler and Waldorf from The Muppets made a special guest in anticipation of the announcement. Bonnaroo periodically appearance to announce a couple of bands like Cake and First Aid posted “Roo Clues” before the lineup announcement to give Kit. hints to who would be performing. This year’s Superjams will include Skrillex and Friends, Rumors about Daft Punk joining this year’s lineup circulated Bluegrass Situation Superjam with Ed Helms and one to be theMegan Internet, Osborne but the canelectronic be contacted duo was atnot osborne115@mar announced and the- announced. shall.edu.rumors were put to rest. BLAM also featured a “superjam” featuring The Flaming Lips and Ben Folds.

ALEX MARSH | MCCLATCHY INTERACTIVE | MCT Performance artists march at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., Saturday, June 14, 2008.

TODAY IN THE LIFE! SPOTTED BEST OF: BRIT AWARDS 2014 Hosted by James Corden for the fifth and final time, the 2014 BRIT Hey, Upper East Siders. It Awards rocked London’s O2 Arena Wednesday, with Arctic Monkeys may not have come from WMUL-FM TOP taking home the awards for Best British Group and British Album of the your one and only source Year. These were the top 5 moments of the show. 10 ALTERNATIVE into the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite, but 1. BASTILLE AND RUDIMENTAL Leighton Meester and This mash-up performance of Bastille’s “Pompeii” and Rudimental’s 1. "Holly" by Nick Waterhouse “Waiting All Night” brings together energy, style and great music Adam Brody secretly tied to confirm the talent of both groups. 2. "Mozes and the Firstborn" by the knot according to re- Mozes and the Firstborn ports released Tuesday. 2. WHERE'S HARRY? The 27-year-old “Gossip As his fellow members of One Direction accepted the award for 3. "Earthbeat" by Be Forest Girl” actress and 34-year- Global Success, Harry Styles was absent from the group. Seconds old “O.C.” star had kept later, Styles ran onstage. “I’m really sorry,” he said. “I was having 4. "Badillac" by a wee. The toilets are ages away.” their relationship and en- Together Pangea gagement quiet, never 3. KATE MOSS IN 'S LEOTARD 5. "Jetlag" by Milosh confirming either. The two The supermodel accepted the Best British Male Solo Artist award on behalf of Bowie while wearing the singer’s “Woodland Crea- 6. "" by were married in a small ceremony with close family tures” costume (commonly known as his “rabbit costume”). 7. "Brothers and Sisters of the and friends on a Northern 4. DROPPING THE MIC Eternal Son" by California beach a couple Arctic Monkeys front man Alex Turner, after accepting the award weeks ago, E! News re- for British Album of the Year, proceeded to tell award organizers to Damien Jurado ported. Meester and Brody invoice him for the microphone, dropped it and walked offstage. 8. "Drowners" by Drowners met on the set of their film 5. PHARRELL AND NILE 9. "Mind Over Matter" by “The Oranges” in 2011 Grammy winner Pharrell Williams took the stage with Nile Rodg- and will be working to- ers to close the show, performing Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Chic’s Young the Giant gether on the comedy “Life “Good Times” and William’s Oscar-nominated “Happy.” Also, the 10. "Half the City" by St. Paul Partners.” Sounds like a reappearance of Williams’ Vivienne Westwood hat cannot be story straight from Gossip ignored. and the Broken Bones Girl herself. XOXO.

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