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MARSHALL FOOTBALL AT HOME THIS WEEKEND Herd will take on the Blazers at noon on Saturday| Sports, Page 3

Friday, October 28, 2011 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com

SCHEDULE OF SPRING 2012 COURSES AVAILABLE Registration begins Nov. 7, registrar says preparation key BY MEAGAN EARLS lot of additional informa- time schedule, one credit advantage of the first day THE PARTHENON tion that can be beneficial hour or certain clinical ex- they can register online. TIPS FOR REGISTRATION SUCCESS to students, such as, when periences with zero credit There are many ways > Schedule an appointment in advance with your academic adviser. The university released a class is full it will be high- hours,” Ferguson said. that students can prepare > Have a backup schedule. the spring 2012 class sched- lighted in red,” Roberta Seniors will be the first for registration. > Be aware of the alphabetical breakdown on the registration ule earlier this week. Ferguson, registrar, said. to register on Nov. 7, ju- “It is important to uti- schedule. Students can now access There is a two week niors on Nov. 8 and 9, lize the resources that the schedule of courses registration period for cur- sophomores on Nov. 10 are available,” Ferguson > Be ready to register at 12:01 a.m. on your registration date. on their myMU account or rently enrolled students. through 14 and freshmen said. “Students can visit > Check to see if you have any holds on your account for advising, through the registrar’s of- The first day of registra- Nov. 15 through 18. their academic adviser, admission credential, etc. fice website. tion is Nov. 7. Ferguson said the date a department advisers or a > Be aware of prerequisites for certain courses. “One advantage of using “Currently enrolled student can register begins specialist in the Student > Juniors and seniors: do a graduation check before registering. the schedule on the regis- counts for any registra- at 12:01 a.m., so students > Seek help if you are unsure or have any questions. trar website is that it has a tion such as a regular full are encouraged to take See REGISTRATION I Page 5 Flu shots available again next week SEEKING SCARES

BY ASHLEIGH HILL THE PARTHENON

Students will have an- other opportunity to receive »It is estimated that, on a free vaccination. average, approximately 5 The flu shot clinic was percent to 20 percent of available to students last U.S. residents get the flu, Tuesday and Wednesday and more than 200,000 in the Memorial Student people are hospitalized for Center. flu-related complications Carla Lapelle, associate dean of student health, es- each year. Over a period timated that of the 1,500 of 30 years, between 1976 ordered vaccinations, over and 2006, estimates of flu- half were distributed. associated deaths in the U.S. The remaining vacci- range from a low of about nations will be offered to 3,000 to a high of about students free of charge next 49,000 people. week with a valid student ID by the Cabell Huntington -CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION Health Department. Faculty and staff can also receive not cause the flu. I guess the vaccination — but at a some people would rather $10 charge. just get sick.”

The remaining vaccina- Widener said approxi- PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KRISTIN STEELE tions will be taken to student mately 100 trained student health, where they will still nurses participated in giv- be available free of charge. ing the vaccinations. Junior Weekend Halloween activities add to thrill-seekers’ schedules Lapelle said the faculty and senior nursing students and staff turnout was sur- administered the vaccines, WHAT: Nightmare on WHAT: ‘The Time WHAT: The Corn Maze WHAT: The Pumpkin prisingly high this year, and while sophomore nursing Third Avenue Haunted Warp’ Rocky Horror — Haunting Admission House it’s beneficial for professors students took temperatures. House Picture Show WHEN: Friday and WHEN: Friday through to receive the vaccinations, “The organization and the WHEN: 7 to midnight WHEN: Midnight on Saturday Monday as well. coordination of the whole through Monday Friday and Saturday “If a student in the class thing by the nursing faculty WHERE: Cooper Farms WHERE: 748 Beech St. 801 3rd Ave. gets the flu, they miss that and students is just amaz- WHERE: WHERE: 1201 4th Ave. in Milton, W.Va. in Kenova, W.Va. class,” Lapelle said. “But ing,” Lapelle said. “They in Huntington in Huntington if the professor gets the flu are so good about contribut- HOW MUCH: $9 per HOW MUCH: $5 per HOW MUCH: $6 per HOW MUCH: and misses class, then all ing their time and expertise. person ticket person, all ages Free to all ages the students have to miss These students show up and the class.” do what they’re supposed An estimated 100 faculty to.“ and staff members received Lapelle said this year’s the vaccination at the stu- flu shot clinic was more COFA begins its third Baskets for Branches fundraiser dent center. successful than last year’s — “For those who can get but not as successful as the BY BRITTINI BROOKS a great way to kick off what the flu shot, it’s good protec- year before. THE PARTHENON (Domestic violence) is so we do at Alpha Psi Omega,” tion,” said Jeanne Widener, Last year’s flu shot clinic common. ...We wanted to Mohebbi said. associate professor of the took place in the Recreation The College of Fine Arts put the issue back in front “A campaign like Baskets College of Health Profes- Center. The year before will be collecting laundry of people’s minds and then for Branches is important sions. “Typical flu shot was the year of the H1N1 baskets Nov. 16. provide them with a way to because so many people season is any time from outbreak, which Lapelle Baskets for Branches is a help someone affected by it.” look the other way at do- October to November or De- attributes to that year’s fundraiser for the Branches mestic violence,” DiFatta cember. There have already success. Domestic Violence Shelter > LINDSAY DIFATTA said. “It’s so common. You been some hospitalized “With the H1N1 care, we that “collects essential items always hear about it on the with the flu, so we thought wouldn’t have had enough for the domestic violence during an unimaginably diffi- for the fundraiser. news, and people have been it would be best to go ahead vaccines if we tried. We ran shelter” said Nicole Gilliam, cult transition often without Mohebbi, the newest stu- desensitized to this huge and start a little early to get out before the end of the art student and COFA stu- money or other means of dent representative said he problem. We wanted to put protection through the win- second day,” Lapelle said. dent ambassador. support,” said Byron Clercx, is excited to join the group. the issue back in the front of ter months.” Next year, Lapelle said “Students, staff, faculty chairman of the Department He became involved with people’s minds and then pro- According to the CDC she estimates that student and friends fill laundry bas- of Art and Design. Baskets for Branches to vide them with a way to help website, flu season peaks in health will order fewer kets with basic necessities to Nicole Gilliam, music represent the newly reinvig- someone affected by it.” February. vaccines. help women escaping from education student Lindsay orated Alpha Psi Omega, the In 2010 Branches served “I don’t know why anyone Ashleigh Hill can be domestic abuse environ- DiFatta and theatre student honorary service fraternity over two thousand women, would not get their flu vac- contacted at hill281@live. ments care for themselves, Nathan Mohebbi will serve for theatre. cine,” Lapelle said. “It does marshall.edu. and any children with them, as student representatives “Baskets for Branches is See BRANCHES I Page 5

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2 “Something needs to change in our government Friday, October 28, 2011 and in our country, and if we wait until tomorrow, it’s going to be too late.”

>ADAM ZIMMERMAN, marshallparthenon.com MARSHALL ALUMNUS Breast cancer awareness Marshall alumnus produces event scheduled for Sunday song for Occupy movement BY DWIGHT JORGE who have been through a benefit the West Virginia change in our govern- support small Ameri- THE PARTHENON breast cancer battle,” said Breast and Cervical Cancer BY RACHEL HUNTER ment and in our country, can business owners Sharon Allen, volunteer at Diagnostic and Treatment THE PARTHENON and if we wait until to- instead. West Virginia Breast and WVBCS and breast cancer Fund. morrow, then it’s going Moore said by boycotting Cervical Screening program survivor of seven years. “It Allen said the earlier they A former Marshall to be too late,” Zimmer- the corporations, people will be hosting its annual is nice to see so many sur- find the cancer with a mam- student and local rap man said. will also be helping to bring Walk for Women…Take a vivors, and it is also for a mogram, the better one’s artists are using their John Horn, local rap jobs back to the United Step Against Breast Cancer good charity.” chances of surviving. talents to show sup- artist, incorporated States. event to raise awareness re- At the age of 43, Allen “I was one of those who port for the Occupy lyrics regarding the pol- “This holiday season, we garding the issue. was diagnosed with stage- put off mine,” Allen said. Movement. iticians from both sides should speak with our dol- The event is a West Vir- three breast cancer when “My doctor kept telling me Marshall alumni of America into one of lars and not support the big ginia founded breast cancer she received her first mam- to get one when I turned 40. and former basketball the verses on the track. corporations,” Moore said. awareness walk, which mogram. She said it was a I just thought this wouldn’t player, Adam Zimmer- “I’m too clean for your Both Zimmerman and raises awareness about the huge shock. happen to me. But then with man, recently produced mud-slinging,” Horn Moore noted the lack of me- importance of the screen- “I did a tailspin into a se- my very first mammogram, a song entitled, “Right said in one of his songs. dia attention on the Occupy ing and early detection of vere depression, and then I I was already at stage three. Now,” featuring local Horn expressed that Movement and decided to breast cancer. kind of realized that I had It is very, very important to rappers John Horn and he often can’t identify put up clips of President Registration starts at to get myself together for get the mammograms and Matt Moore. The song with one side or the John F. Kennedy’s 1961 noon, and the walk begins at my family,” Allen said. “I to do the checks.” is dedicated to, and other, politically. speech because of its mes- 2 p.m. Sunday at Ritter Park. did not want to die, and I All proceeds generated in solidarity with, the The rap verses fea- sage. “The President and “The event has grown knew I was going to have from the event go into the movements occurring tured in the song by the Press” was a speech in throughout the years,” said surgery, chemotherapy and fund and stay in the state across the country. Marshall alumni, Matt which Kennedy spoke to the Brenda Harlow, cancer in- radiation in order to try to of West Virginia to help “I wanted to do a song Moore focus on the prob- American Newspapers Pub- formation specialist at beat this breast cancer.” women who might not oth- with a higher purpose,” lems regarding free trade lishers Association. the program. “It has been In the seven years follow- erwise be able to afford the Zimmerman said. and the corporatization of “For a wise man once just really great to see the ing her initial treatment, services. He said the song was America. said, ‘an error does not be- community support and Allen said she tried to re- “We are not asking peo- recorded to educate “And I quote, ‘money come a mistake until you welcome the new people. main hopeful and positive. ple to buy something with people about what is go- talks louder than your vote, refuse to correct it’,” Ken- We often have some people “I have tried to reach out a pink ribbon on it that’s ing on in the country. cash, protests and riots, if nedy said. “We intend to who have walked with us to people who are going going to sit around their Zimmerman said he it ain’t made here don’t buy accept full responsibility for since the beginning, but through this and to let them house and collect dust, or has been affected with it,’” Moore said in one par- our errors, and we expect then there are always a few know that they are not alone that they will outgrow, you the unemployment cri- ticular verse. you to point them out when new faces too. Once people because you do feel like know,” Harlow said. “We sis in America and has Moore said people should we miss them.” hear about our program, you are the only one,” Al- are asking folks to help us supported the move- use the upcoming holiday “Right Now,” featuring they want to support it.” len said. “It just helped me pay for direct services for ment since its inception. season as a chance to take Horn and Moore, can be The event also aimed to meet some really wonderful women who don’t have Along with the title of a stance against the large found on YouTube and the honor breast cancer survi- people who I never would other means to pay for the song, Zimmerman corporations in America Occupy Wall Street Face- vors and remember those have met had I not been di- them.” said he believes that that produce overseas jobs book page. who have fought and lost agnosed with cancer.” Dwight Jorge can be con- change within our coun- and exploit small wage Rachel Hunter can be their battle of breast cancer. The event raises money tacted at jorge@marshall. try needs to happen now. paid workers in other coun- contacted at hunter79@ “It puts people together through donations to edu. “Something needs to tries. He said poeple should marshall.edu.

Refreshing event gives students opporunity to worship

BY JOHN LEWIS versa,” Hill said. “Our pur- THE PARTHENON pose is to connect with the students here at Marshall. My Brother’s Keeper We are aware that a lot hosted the third annual re- of students can’t come to freshing on campus at 8 p.m. church in the community, so Thursday in the multi purpose we feel that the church can room of the Memorial Student come to them.” Center to give students the “(After the event) I al- opportunity to come out and ways feel refreshed,” said worship. Marques Hairston, business The event has taken place on management major and campus for the past two years. member of My Brother’s “I went to the refreshing Keeper. event last year and the year The lesson of the sermon before,” said Angela Ottiwu, was generosity. Hairston member of the Antioch Mis- said he felt that Hill taught sionary Baptist Church choir. the lesson well. “I believe that singing gives the Charles Meyers, junior sci- ministry uplifting words.” ence major and member of Ottiwu said she has been a my Brother’s keeper, said he part of Antioch choir for three helped to organize the event years. this year. The Antioch Missionary Bap- “It was great just be- tist church choir performed for ing around everybody and the audience before the sermon. just praising,” Meyers said. “I’m glad we have events like “Pastor Hill always brings this for students because a lot something that inspires you of students don’t have the op- at the end of every sermon. portunity to come off campus I just want to keep this an- MARCUS CONSTANTINO | THE PARTHENON to go to church because of their nual refreshing (event) going busy schedules, or they don’t Reginald Hill, pastor at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, preaches at the third annual refreshing event Thursday evening. each year. That’s my main have transportation,” said Te- objective.” resa Figgin, teachers aid from Missionary Baptist Church. worship the lord.” Church returned to Marshall “I think that the pastors John Lewis can be Cabell County Board of Edu- “Having these types of events Reginald Hill, the pastor at to participate for his third should be very involved contacted at lewis301@mar- cation and member of Antioch gives students a chance to Antioch Missionary Baptist refreshing event. with the university and vice shall.edu. Fraternity raises $300 for American Cancer Society

BY DALE JOHNSON bands, The Key, a hard rock meaning for me.” said. “The more money we concert to help out with the involved with raising funds THE PARTHENON band, and Point of Jerus, a Fahrmann said the event get, the more we can assist research of cancer,” said Ja- for the American Cancer Soci- Huntington-based rock band. was not the last of its kind. researchers, doctors and son Shepherd, Alpha Sigma ety before his mother passed Alpha Sigma Phi hosted Organizers said the event “Last year, we had ‘Stand up help out patients. We need to Phi alumnus. “I lost my mom, away. an event Wednesday at Bar- was created to generate funds to Cancer,’ which was pretty continue the fight and con- who was terminally ill with “This has been in the light code Nightclub to raise money for cancer research and for much a knock off of ‘Last tinue to raise funds and raise pancreatic cancer. She was for a while,” Shepherd said. and awareness for the Ameri- patient care. Comic Standing’,” Fahrmann awareness of cancer. It’s diagnosed and passed away “The money is very necessary can Cancer Society. It was “I’ve been dealing with the said. “This is definitely not the the leading cause of dis- within six weeks, so I’ve really to help fund this research. the fraternity’s third annual American Cancer Society for last event we’ll do, as the year ease-related death.” been pushing for these bene- It’s just knowing that people “Rocking for a Cure” benefit about four or five years now,” progresses, we’ll do more.” Fahrmann said they had fits to raise money for people are educated about cancer, concert, with all proceeds go- said Johannes Fahrmann, for- Fahrmann said the more help at the event from who are terminally ill with and let them know what the ing to the American Cancer mer president of a Relay For money they raise, the more other members of his fra- this disease.” American Cancer Society is.” Society. The fraternity raised Life team. “I’m actually study- they can help. ternity and the relay for Shepherd said he has been Dale Johnson can be con- $300 total. ing cancer biology so it has “The goal is to raise aware- life team. on Fahrmann’s Relay For tacted at johnson327@ The event featured two personal and work-related ness and funds,” Fahrmann “We’re having a benefit Life team since 2009 and was marshall.edu

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FOOTBALL Friday, October 28, 2011 3 STANDINGS C-USA Overall C-USA Overall EAST DIVISION W L W L WEST DIVISION W L W L Southern Miss 2 1 6 1 Houston 3 0 7 0 East Carolina 2 1 3 4 Tulsa 3 0 4 3 Marshall 2 2 3 5 SMU 3 1 5 2 UCF 1 2 3 4 UTEP 1 2 4 3 Memphis 1 3 2 6 Rice 1 3 2 5 marshallparthenon.com UAB 1 3 1 6 Tulane 1 3 2 6 Week 9: Marshall vs. UAB Herd football looks to return to form against Blazers BY ADAM ROGERS nod from head coach Doc Thursday, after freshman from a year ago that went THE PARTHENON Holliday in the Herd’s game kicker Ty Long hit a game- down to Southern Miss and against the Cougars, complet- winning 40-yard field goal beat Southern Miss. So when After suffering a 63-28 de- ing 27-35 passes for 257 yards with 21 seconds remaining in you watch them on film, you feat at the hands of the No. 17 to go along with 74 yards the game. wonder why they are what Houston Cougars last week- rushing on 12 carries. UAB sophomore quarter- they are and why they only end in the Lone Star State, the Graham would finish the back Johnathan Perry made have won one game because Marshall Thundering Herd game with three total scores his third start of the season they have extremely skilled (3-5, 2-2) return home to Joan (two passing) and said the loss for the Blazers in the UCF athletes.” C. Edwards Stadium for their to Houston is nothing for the game and finished with 327 Holliday said that Perry second to last game in Hun- Herd to hang its head about. yards passing and a pair of has given the UAB offense a tington for the 2011 season. “It brings confidence,” touchdowns. shot in the arm. The Herd’s opponent for Graham said. “It’s con- Holliday said that despite “Everybody thinks the first Saturday’s noon matchup is fidence for me, being my the Blazers record, they are a start he had was against Cen- the University of Alabama at second start. It really just very scary team. tral Florida, but he’s played Birmingham (1-6, 1-3), who brings confidence to the team “They’re a dangerous team a lot throughout the year,” won its first game last Thurs- as a whole and we’re just go- that has the talent on their Holliday said. “He’s got a lot day with a victory over the ing to go out there and focus football team, as they showed of experience through the University of Central Florida. up and do what we’re capable last week against Central year, and he has given them A.J. Graham, Marshall of doing.” Florida, to beat anybody in a shot.” redshirt sophomore quarter- UAB was able to come our conference,” Holliday Perry is not the only threat back, received the starting away with the win over UCF said. “It’s the same team in the Blazers offense, as UAB brings a rushing attack that can be woken up at a given moment. UAB ran for a season high 174 yards during Thursday’s

win over UCF and senior MARCUS CONSTANTINO|THE PARTHENON linebacker Tyson Gale said the Blazers are a physical Quarterback A.J. Graham runs for yardage in the homecoming contest team. against Rice on Oct. 15. Graham has run for 181 yards and thrown for “They like to run the foot- 367 yards, collectively in his two starts this season. ball and were successful against UCF, who is one of team and will not take any- Legion Field with a strong the top rush defenses in the one lightly. performance from senior nation,” Gale said. “That “They’re just going to come quarterback Brian Anderson, definitely got our attention. in here and play their game who threw for 304 yards and Running the football is key of football,” Graham said. three scores. for them, so we’re going to “We’ve got to do the same The Herd leads the overall have to try and stop that.” thing on our end and protect series with the Blazers 5-1 On the other side of the the ‘M’ like we’ve been trying and are 3-0 against UAB at football for UAB, the Blaz- to do all year.” Joan C. Edwards Field. ers enter Saturday’s contest UAB will be looking for UAB’s lone win in the se- with the nation’s 117th worst revenge against Marshall ries was a 23-21 win in 2008 in defense. this weekend, as the Herd Birmingham. MARCUS CONSTANTINO|THE PARTHENON While the Blazers struggle knocked off the Blazers last Adam Rogers can be Running back Tron Martinez celebrates with teammates after scoring the go-ahead touchdown during defending teams, Graham season in Birmingham. contacted at rogers112@ homecoming against Rice. After beating the Owls, the Herd fell last week to Houston. said the Blazers are a physical Marshall won 31-17 at marshall.edu. Volleyball Prepares for two Politicians enter the conference realignment fray Conference USA match-ups BY MICHAEL CARVELLI program –– period,” Rock- Tech Chancellor Kent THE DAILY ATHENAEUM, WEST efeller said in a statement. Hance, a former congress- HERDZONE 3-2 showdown against SMU. for their outstanding per- VIRGINIA U. VIA UWIRE “Now, the media reports man, to lobby for Louisville, The match marked the first formances in the matches. that political games may his alma mater, to join the The Marshall volleyball time the Herd had gone to USM outside hitter, Ashley With reports that Ken- upend that. That’s just flat conference. team returns to the Hender- five sets on the season. De- Mell, combined for 55 kills tucky Sen. Mitch McConnell wrong. I am doing, and will Reports from CBS Sports son Center this weekend to sirre Wilkerson recorded a in the three matches, while has been pushing Big 12 do, whatever it takes to get also claimed the deal that face off against conference career high 16 kills and also libero Lisa Knecht averaged Conference officials to us back to the merits.” would have added West Vir- foes, Southern Miss and Tu- posted six blocks (1 solo, 5 a league best 6.18 digs and consider Louisville as the In Capito’s statement, she ginia to the Big 12 was so lane. The first match against assists). Sammie Bane fin- setter Kelsea Seymour fin- league’s next member, West questioned why politicians close to being sealed that Southern Miss is slated for ished with a career-high 56 ished the week averaging a Virginia politicians decided were getting involved in the Interim Commissioner 7 p.m. Friday and the Tu- assists and 20 digs to help C-USA weekly-best 14.00 as- it was time to get involved, ever-changing landscape of Chuck Neinas and Deputy lane contest will be at 1 p.m. push the Herd for the victory. sists per set. too. college football, instead of Commissioner Tim Weiser Sunday. Bane combined for her sixth Tulane (8-14, 3-8 C-USA) West Virginia sena- focusing on other important planned to be in Morgan- The Herd have already double-double of the season sits one spot below Mar- tors Joe Manchin and Jay issues. town Wednesday at a press faced off against both South- after her effort against SMU. shall in the conference Rockefeller, as well as Con- “With 9.2 percent un- conference to announce the ern Miss and Tulane earlier The first opponent of the standings after finishing gresswoman Shelley Moore employment rate, it’s move. in the season. Marshall beat weekend, Southern Miss this past weekend with a Capito, issued statements disappointing that folks in However, before the con- Tulane 3-1 earlier in the (11-12, 5-6 C-USA), knocked win over Southern Miss (3- Wednesday regarding West Washington (D.C.), are med- ference could make the month, but lost to Southern off UCF (3-2) and UTEP (3-0) 0) and taking losses to UCF Virginia University’s place dling in our college sports,” move official, the league’s Miss on the same weekend, this past weekend, while tak- (3-0) and UTEP (3-2). The in conference realignment. Capito said. “WVU brings board of directors wanted 3-0. ing a loss to UTEP (3-0). The Green Wave are led by soph- Manchin said he hopes the with it a strong athletic pro- to perform its due diligence Marshall (5-16, 4-7 C-USA) Golden Eagles swept the Con- omore Cori Martone, who rumors about McConnell’s gram, loyal fans and a strong and hold off before officially enters the weekend hot off a ference USA weekly awards is the front-runner of the involvement in the issue alumni base –– and deserves inviting WVU. Tulane attack and enters aren’t true. to be in the Big 12. If there is “If these outrageous the weekend with 228 kills. “If that happened, I will political interference going The Baton Rouge, La. native ask for a Senate investiga- on, it needs to stop now.” See REALIGNMENT I Page 5 ranks second on the team tion. I don’t believe that’s The New York Times was in total blocks (60) and ser- the way the game should be the first to report the new vice aces (18), while ranking played,” Manchin said. “I developments Wednesday. fourth in digs (77) and as- hope the stories we’re hear- The report claimed that sists (23). Of her 228 kills, ing have no merits or facts McConnell had been com- 128 of those have come in to them, but with that being municating with Oklahoma Conference USA play and said, this is the action we President and former sena- her 3.05 kills per-set aver- have available to us, and this tor David Boren and Texas age ranks 13th among her is the action I would take as conference constituents. a representative of the state Both contests will be avail- of West Virginia.” able through free livestream Rockefeller said teams 237975 video, GameTracker lives- should be chosen solely tats and WMUL’s online based on their performance, SUNTIME TANNING radio broadcast. Each prod- and should not be swayed by BRANDON ANICICH|THE PARTHENON uct is available through political influences. MASSAGE Teammates Cameron Yoho and Sacha Byous-McConnell get set for action Marshall’s athletic website, “The Big 12 picked during the Sept. 16 match against East Carolina. www.herdzone.com. WVU on the strength of its 2 x 2.0

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marshallparthenon.com > GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, Opinion AMERICAN SCIENTIST WHAT DO YOU THINK? ABOUT US The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is Visit us at marshallparthenon.com, click on the OPINION published by students Mondays through Fridays during the regular semesters, and weekly Thursdays during the summer. link in the navigation bar to write a letter to the editor, The editorial staff is responsible for news and editorial content. ?and let your voice be heard. STAFF EDITORIAL KRISTIN STEELE EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] Flat tax plans aren’t the answer ERIN MILLER MARCUS CONSTANTINO The simplicity of a single rate might be the most MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR LOS ANGELES TIMES appealing aspect of the flat tax to taxpayers, but the [email protected] [email protected] LOS ANGELES, VIA MCT DIRECT majority of its benefits would come from broadening KATIE QUINONEZ BRANDON ANICICH the tax base, lowering rates and removing disincentives NEWS EDITOR DIGITAL EDITOR Three major Republican presidential candidates [email protected] [email protected] to save and invest. The biggest downside is that by want to replace all or part of the byzantine federal tax sharply reducing the rates collected from the highest JAKE SNYDER ASHLEY GROHOSKI code with a “flat tax” that collects a fixed percentage of SPORTS EDITOR COPY EDITOR earners, it would force the lower and middle classes to one’s income, with no brackets and few exemptions. The [email protected] [email protected] cover more of the cost of government than under the change would give Americans more incentive to save CRYSTAL MYERS ARIAN JALALI current system of graduated rates. and invest, and less incentive to cheat. But there are LIFE! EDITOR COPY EDITOR Making the flat tax an option, as Gingrich and [email protected] [email protected] other ways to obtain the economic benefits promised Perry favor, is a worst-of-both-worlds approach. It by a flat tax without asking the middle class to shoul- wouldn’t reduce taxpayers’ paperwork and expenses: CONTACT US der more of the tax burden now borne by those at the They’d still need to calculate how much they’d owe 109 Communications Bldg. top. Marshall University under the current system to see whether they would Originally proposed in 1981 by Stanford University One John Marshall Drive pay less with the flat tax. Instead, it would let lower-in- Huntington, West Virginia 25755 scholars Robert E. Hall and Alvin Rabushka, the flat [email protected] come taxpayers and the elderly hold onto the valuable tax is a variation on the value-added taxes imposed in tax breaks that the flat tax would eliminate, while let- Europe. Former Godfather’s Pizza Chief Executive THE FIRST The Constitution of the ting higher incomes take advantage of the flat tax’s Herman Cain has called for a flat 9 percent tax on AMENDMENT United States of America lower rates. In other words, it’s status quo for those personal and corporate incomes along with a 9 per- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, with lower incomes, but a boon to the wealthy. cent national sales tax. Former House Speaker Newt or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the Lawmakers can achieve the legitimate economic freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to Gingrich of Georgia, who once ridiculed presidential goals of the flat tax without abandoning graduated peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress contender Steve Forbes’ flat-tax plan as “nonsense,” of grievances. rates. One example is the tax overhaul that President now proposes to give individual taxpayers the option Reagan signed into law in 1986, which eliminated of paying a flat tax of 15 percent in lieu of complying COLUMN enough tax breaks to allow brackets to be consolidated with the current code. And this week Texas Gov. Rick and the top rate lowered significantly. Flat-tax advo- Perry is expected to unveil a similar proposal for an Tax on unhealthy foods may cates are right to call for a radically simpler code, but optional flat tax of 20 percent. not decrease obesity rates they’re focusing on the wrong problem. people: Since they do not COLUMN BY RACHEL FARHI realize how proportion- THE DAILY COUGAR, U. ately large the increase is, HOUSTON VIA UWIRE they might not adjust. Danish restaurants that Time to face some of the facts, Occupiers Denmark has instituted serve unhealthy foods are BY ASHLEY FISHER widespread movement. As larger college and forced to figure out how a tax on foods contain- also targeted by this law. DAILY EVERGREEN, WASHINGTON STATE U. crowds draw together, more families to make it in the real world on their ing more than a certain They have two choices VIA UWIRE with children are seen holding signs own – and it is a challenge. Many amount of saturated fat. after the increase: Either and sleeping outside. young adults are now receiving the Approved by nearly 90 raise prices of entrées, The heat is on. About one month The Seattle Times interviewed wake up call that, despite popular percent of the Danish par- or use less of the taxed has passed since the beginning of Amanda Dorrough, an unemployed belief, life is not always easy. Life liament, the tax mainly goods in the entrées. the Occupy Wall Street protest, led web designer, while she held her is about saving money for college, targets dairy and meat The hope of Danish by a group of activists in what they two-month-old child after an eve- doing well in school to win schol- products. It raises retail lawmakers is that these say is a rally against corporate greed ning spent sleeping outside. She arships, attending an affordable prices of goods (such as restaurants will keep and social inequality. They say that explained to reporters that she came university, working jobs that pay butter, cream, certain their prices stable and they are a people of many colors and out with her family to represent the minimum wage and living below cheeses, pork fat, and es- instead curb their use social persuasions, but what they all rest of the families in our country your means. pecially lard) by up to 35 of butter and other fatty have in common is they are “the 99 who are struggling, while her baby This not only goes for the bick- percent. ingredients. But there is percent that will no longer tolerate shivered in the chilly morning air. ering college students in Seattle, Danes justified the no way to know which op- the greed and corruption of the 1 Her commitment to the cause is but the population of unemployed measure by citing their tion the restaurants will percent.” noted, but the fact that her and other adults as well. Finding out that you nation’s rising obesity choose. Instead of losing stamina during parents are bringing their children, are financially unstable does not rate, the desire to increase The owner of “Relae,” the last few weeks, the protesters many less than a year old, to sleep mean that you reserve the right to and improve Danish life a restaurant in Copen- are gaining thousands of supporters outside with them in the cold is lu- blame the government and Big Busi- spans and the health care hagen, plans to raise his across the nation, recently hitting dicrous. This, as well as the many ness for your problems. It means industry’s burden of treat- prices slightly, not start home in Seattle. During the last two unnecessary arrests, only hits the tip that it is time to sell your new car, ing symptoms of obesity. serving healthier items. or so weeks, hundreds of Seattle pro- of the iceberg concerning the irre- not purchase the latest version of The Danish lifespan of 79 He would rather produce testers have lined up their tents from sponsibility of these protesters. the iPhone, and resist the habit of years is falling below that what people will keep Pike Street to Pine, with disregard Another significant population of buying Starbucks every morning. of their Western European buying than risk chang- for the city’s laws against tents in Seattle protesters worth discuss- The country is without doubt going counterparts, and their ing his product. public parks. ing is students from the University through a difficult economic period obesity rate is almost 10 If I go to Wendy’s and As a result, police officers have of Washington. Together they – everyone is aware of that. But in- percent. In comparison, discover that the price taken to circling the encampment have organized several walkouts, stead of complaining, adjust your the obesity rate in the of a value burger has in- at night and waking protestors up which includes rallying through the life to fit the time you live in. United States is almost 34 creased from $1 to $1.25, in their tents to ask them to leave. streets with signs and chants. The As for the future plans of Seattle percent. I will still choose to buy Several arrests have been made for main grievance that students are protests, at one of the latest Occupy If the Danish tax sounds a few of these burgers criminal trespassing and blatant protesting against is that they are Seattle’s daily “general assembly” like an invasion of pri- rather than the small, uncooperativeness of protestors. graduating college with thousands of meetings, protesters vowed to con- vacy, consider that about probably stale, $6 salad. However, all during the length of the dollars in debt and no available jobs. tinue their presence at Westlake Park forty states in the U.S. However, if the salad’s protest in Seattle it has remained Let’s remember that this is the indefinitely. Only time will tell how have also adopted taxes price is decreased, con- peaceful and continues to be pur- voice of the generation who was the Seattle protests will pan out. But on some unhealthy drinks sumers may be more sued through nonviolent actions. raised during a time when everyone while we wait, it is time that a new and snacks. An example is likely to change their The Occupy Seattle protests also on the team was given a trophy, in- message surfaces concerning the Oc- sugary soda — diet soda choices. The same prob- draw a diverse crowd. From fami- formation was found at a click of a cupy Wall Street protests, which is is exempted. In contrast, lem exists in the grocery lies to students, the homeless to button and grades were the teacher’s this: Being a part of the 99 percent is many countries simply store. Even if the price of the working class, streets are filled fault and not their own. a choice, not a fate. The decision of subsidize certain healthier butter increases, it is still with varied participants in this Now, our generation is graduating where you fall is up to you. food products, like vegeta- cheaper than “I Can’t Be- bles, in their fight against lieve It’s Not Butter.” obesity. Adjusting prices to af- One problem with the fect consumer behavior is Danish plan is that the common, and doing so to Time’s top 10 medical breakthroughs of 2010 demand for these un- protect people’s health is healthy products might be a praiseworthy idea. Not 1. AIDS Drugs lower risk of HIV infection inelastic. Even with price to mention the additional increases, people will revenue will bring to the 2. The synthetic cell adjust and keep consum- Danish government. ing the same amount. If However, the Danish “By medicine life may 3. Blood test for Alzheimer’s a Danish package of but- government might see be prolonged, yet death 4. FDA approves Botox for migrains ter used to cost around better results in their $6, and it now costs $6.50, campaign against obesity will seize the doctor 5. Taking the resuscitation out of CPR Danes might just pay if they simply try to bet- too.” 6. FDA restricts Avandia more for the sake of their ter educate their citizens toast. Some Danes might on the negative conse- - William Shakespeare 7. Blood test for heart attack not even realize how quences of obesity. Due 8. Predicting IVF Success much more they are pay- to the global recession, ing because of the tax. this tax is just another 9. Artificial ovary This is because the financial burden Danish 10. Creating iPS cells safer and faster relatively low price for citizens will have to deal each food item could fool with.

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BY JOE POLITO at the time, Nathaniel suffers mind. This results in un- OCD) comes through my include genetic inheritance, difference between someone THE ORACLE, U. SOUTH FLORIDA from obsessive-compulsive wanted thoughts, as well as door, typically their concerns as seen in studies that com- with OCD and someone sim- VIA UWIRE disorder (OCD). His condi- coping rituals that interfere are so prominent that they pare OCD twins separated at ply labeled “obsessed.” tion rendered him unable with everyday life. want to do something about birth, and traumatic events “With kids, you’ll see a Betty Ray knew that her to ignore the disposition of What separated young Na- it,” he said. such as childhood bouts of lot of video game playing, son Nathaniel preferred to his toys, despite his moth- thaniel from someone who Experts say 98 percent of sickness. Storch said no two and the parent will say, ‘My have his Lego block creations er’s efforts to arrange them simply “likes things a cer- people with OCD experience cases are the same. kid’s obsessed with video in a precise formation on his correctly. tain way” was the amount two distinct sets of phe- “One example I give is a games,’” he said. “That’s bookshelf. When she entered Many college students have of stress such minute details nomena: obsessions in the boy who counted shapes with not OCD to the extent that her 7-year-old son’s room probably uttered the phrase caused him. In his mind, he form of intrusive thoughts a 90-degree angle,” he said. there’s not something that’s to clean, she took a mental “so OCD” when it comes to didn’t just want his Legos a that dominate the mind and “In his case, he was in a class- distressing the child in the photograph of where he had cleaning their dorm rooms certain way; he needed them compulsions manifested in room that had a brick wall. form of an intrusive thought, placed them in relation to or using proper punctuation a certain way. performed, repetitive rituals. Every time he’d lose count, and certainly no compulsion one another. in emails. Yet, the term isn’t The fourth most common What causes OCD is sub- he’d have to start anew.” related to it.” She dusted off the ledge meant to describe laughable psychiatric disorder, OCD af- ject to extensive debate Storch said engaging in Three years after his and put his blocks back the quirks. Rather, it refers to fects one in 100 children and and research. Some stud- OCD-induced rituals can of- mother noticed him adjust- way he had arranged them stress-induced thoughts and one in 40 adults, meaning ies have linked the disorder ten lead to a misdiagnosis ing his Legos, Nathaniel sat — or so she thought. When actions that hinder those di- more than 1,000 USF stu- to a chemical imbalance of other conditions, such as with his parents watching Nathaniel re-entered his agnosed with it from living dents could suffer from this in the brain, specifically of attention deficit disorder. television. Even though he room, he knew immediately full and productive lives. anxiety disorder. serotonin. A 2007 study pub- The boy’s teacher mistook hadn’t done anything wrong, that something was wrong. OCD is a neurobiological Nathaniel’s physician, lished in Nature magazine his ritual as another case of Nathaniel began apologizing His mother watched as he anxiety disorder charac- Dr. Eric Storch of U. South showed how mice lacking a an inattentive student, even to his mother. meticulously adjusted the terized by obsessions and Florida Health, said there is vital brain-circuitry protein though he had no choice but “In a 30-minute time span, Legos to restore them to their compulsions. OCD causes a clear difference between exhibited “increased anxiety to count every brick in the he apologized over 60 times. original positions, recalling overwhelming fears and “neat freaks” and those di- and compulsive grooming classroom. I finally quit counting,” Betty precise angles and distances. doubts that continually oc- agnosed with OCD. behavior.” Storch said cases such as said. “And I said, ‘OK, this is Though they didn’t know cupy the forefront of the “When someone (with Other possible causes this exemplify the obvious not normal.’” Wisconson grad student’s Tumblr hits national spotlight

BY ALYSSA SMITH the actor Ryan Gosling ac- trying to keep track of the excess of more than 50,000 when her students under- would not understand the BADGER HERALD, U. WISCONSIN companied by information theorists she was studying Facebook views with nearly stand the posts, explaining feminist context of the VIA UWIRE concerning popular feminist and thought feminist flash- 20,000 followers on Tumblr, they have a deeper connec- posts, and said it was great theories. cards would be a funny idea. according to the site. tion to the jokes as students to see people understanding A U. Wisconsin graduate According to Henderson, Henderson said she be- It has also received na- of feminist theory. the blog’s humor. She added student and teaching assis- her blog is a play off of the lieved only a few people tional press attention, being Kelly Fox, a fellow master’s the blog is a great example tant said she is shocked at original “Hey Girl” meme, would see the blog when she featured on such news sites student in the department of how feminist issues can the response her feminist “fuck yeah Ryan Gosling!”, first posted it. as The Huffington Post, and a friend of Henderson’s, be both fun and accessible. blog has received, turning another Tumblr site pairing “I created the Tumblr as Newsweek, CBS News and said she was equally sur- Fox says she is especially what began as a joke for her Gosling with quirky sayings a joke for my classmates,” Jezebel, along with many prised by the blog’s success. excited the blog has allowed students into an overnight — often in regards to things Henderson said. “Juxta- others all listed on the blog’s Fox explained she and the UW masters program to national sensation. he would like to do with posing serious intellectual main page. Henderson were joking gain national attention. Danielle Henderson, a women. pursuits with silly things “It’s incredibly surprising when Henderson posted “One of my friends is fa- member of the Gender and Henderson said the blog kind of breaks down a wall to see such a reaction to the the blog, and by the next mous for creating something Women Studies Department, originated as a study tool to and allows people to laugh site,” said Henderson. morning it had completely we thought only five people created the Tumblr blog work through dense mate- at themselves a little bit.” Henderson said despite exploded. would see,” she said. “feminist Ryan Gosling,” rial. On her blog’s FAQ page, Since launching on Oct. the overwhelming positive Fox added she and Hen- The buzz of Henderson’s which features pictures of she explains she was just 8, the blog has already an reaction, she most enjoys derson were afraid viewers blog has also traveled to

associate vice president for registration process so we BRANCHES academic affairs and dean wanted to offer our services CORRECTION > follow us... Continued from Page 1 of undergraduate studies. and we feel like we will be “Flexibility is a key.” a lot more visible to stu- In the Thursday, Oc- Resource Center.” The Student Resource dents with tables set up in tober 27, 2011 issue of Ferguson said students Center will have tables set the lobby,” Matt James, re- The Parthenon, there ONLINE should first meet with their up on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 to source specialist, said. was a error on page academic adviser to look at offer students help with James said the Student one in the headline, marshallparthenon.com course requirements and registration. Resource Center along with caption and copy for twitter any prerequisites for certain The tables will be in the other departments on cam- the story by Nikki Dot- classes. lobby of the Memorial Stu- pus are more than willing to son, “Another World.” facebook “When preparing to regis- dent Center from 10 a.m. to help if a student needs guid- Christina Franzen, ter, students should have a list 2 p.m. each day. ance or has any questions. classics and Latin pro- of appropriate classes with “Some freshmen and Meagan Earls can be con- fessor, took part in an multiple days and times,” first year students don’t re- tacted at earls4@marshall. excavation project in said Frances Hensley, senior ally know how to start the edu. Tel Dol, Israel.

products and professional Last year local busi- “They never disappoint me REGISTRATION looking clothes are essential nesses, doctor’s offices, with their generosity. I just Continued from Page 1 needs because they help to the residence halls and sit back and watch it fill up. boost self-esteem and con- Greek organizations at Baskets for Branches is such men and children in Cabell, fidence for people in the Marshall worked together a great way to do something Putnam, Wayne, Mason and process of rebuilding their and collected items at their awesome for a community Lincoln counties. COFA lives. locations. organization while also helped accomplish this “While seemingly com- “We hope that we’ll be promoting great teamwork amount by collecting over posed of small things just as successful this year,” within the Museum.” 150 baskets. – toothpaste, shampoo, a Ike said. “It is our hope that “We felt so fortunate last “I am always over- hairbrush—this ‘survival group leaders, faculty, RAs year to be able to provide ex- whelmed by the amount kit’ is greater than the sum will purchase a basket and tra household necessities to of support this project re- of their parts,” Clercx said. bring it in, encouraging col- our clients because of Bas- ceives, and I hope that it These acts of human kind- leagues and classmates to kets for Branches,” Jennifer grows even larger this year,” ness demonstrate sound pitch in. Buying the basket Borda, executive director CL102811 said Jay Ike, special projects character and provide com- is the first step. Once the of Branches, said. “We are coordinator. fort, restore dignity and basket is purchased, items always so humbled by the CLASSIFIED There are several items rebuild courage. These fun- come rolling in.” success of the College of people can donate includ- damentals are at the core The Huntington Museum Fine Arts’ event. We are so CLASSIFIED ing personal items such of the COFA and Marshall of Art will be participating excited to be a part of this as underwear, pajamas, experience.” in the fundraiser. This is great event again this year.” 2 x 8.0 toothbrushes, hairbrushes, “I think it is nice when the museums second year This is the third year COFA pillows, books and toys. people add their own per- participating. has hosted the fundraiser. Other items people can do- sonal touch to the baskets,” “I pick up a laundry bas- The fundraiser will be in nate include toilet paper, DiFatta said. ket and put it in my office and the Memorial Student Cen- paper plates and cups. The “The College of Fine Arts email my coworkers that it’s ter from 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m. paper items are often short invites everyone to join us time to fill up the basket,” Brittini Brooks can be supplied. in this collection drive,” Ike said Anna Lafferre, Devel- contacted at brooks73@ Make-up, hair care said. opment Officer for HMOA. marshall.edu.

that the Big 12 had already exactly what is going on talked about the merits REALIGNMENT made, then I believe there and whether politics is in- of Louisville and nothing Continued from Page 3 should be an investiga- terfering with our college else,” Hance said. “Why tion in the U.S. Senate, sports.” shouldn’t he be sticking reports have any merit, and and I will fight to get the The New York Times up for Kentucky? I think especially if a U.S. senator truth,” Manchin said in a reported late Wednesday the guys from West Vir- has done anything inap- statement. “West Virgin- night that Hance responded ginia got caught flat-footed propriate or unethical to ians and the American to Manchin’s comments. not sticking up for West interfere with a decision people deserve to know “Mitch McConnell Virginia.” C M Y K 50 INCH

Today SAPB will host a masquerade from 6 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. Prizes, GUIDE TO including a signed Wale Album and bracelet, 1 “Bring it on” Britney Spears 2 “Bring it on” Britney Spears will be awarded to the best costumes. 3 “Bring it on” Britney Spears 25755 ! 4 “Bring it on” Britney Spears 5 “Bring it on” Britney Spears life Friday, October 28, 2011 | | marshallparthenon.com Suggested Headline: Spirit Haunts Local Theater “CHARLIE BROWN IS THE ONE PERSON! I IDENTIFY WITH. C.B. IS SUCH A LOSER. HE WASN’T EVEN THE STAR OF HIS OWN HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.” - CHRIS ROCK Social Media Tease: People at the Paramount Arts Center can really open the curtain on the paranormal. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY AT THE PARAMOUNT MiAppa hosts 80 years of mysterious mishaps have occurred at a local arts center Fall-O-Ween BY CAITLIN CONLEY slam of a door. The entire THE PARTHENON area shook. We all looked at BY AMANDA FASTUCA each other with wide eyes and THE PARTHENON Be it missing items, cold left as quickly as we could.” drafts, footsteps or electrical Reaves is not the only one A nonprofit organi- malfunction — Joe is more to have run-ins with Joe. Tyler zation is hosting an than a scapegoat to most at Bradley is a theater veteran Appalachian art festival this local theater. from Flatwoods, Ky., who has at Heritage Station this The Paramount Arts Cen- performed a number of shows weekend, for the first ter, located in Ashland, Ky., at the Paramount in addition time. is said to be home to a num- to occupying a staff position. “Fall-O-Ween” is a ber of spirits, including the Bradley said he encountered festival made up of Appa- most well known spirit, lov- a mysterious shadow just this lachian arts and crafts to ingly named, Paramount Joe. week. celebrate the fall season The Paramount was con- “There is a green light on with a program known as structed in 1931 and was a power box, and something MiAppa. restored in 1972. After the clearly moved in front of it,” “MiAppa stands for restoration, the arts center Bradley said. Made in Appalachia,” said began presenting perfor- Joe has also had interac- Mandy Hart, executive di- mance art. tions with a number of the rector of MiAppa. “Miappa The theater seats 1,400 peo- performers who have vis- is part of AppaPhil, which ple, and it is on the National ited the Paramount, one is our broader organiza- Register of Historic Places of the most famous being tion that stands for the love — in addition to being a Ken- American country singer- of Appalachia — people and tucky Landmark. songwriter, Billy Ray Cyrus. place. MiAppa is a brand Joe is said to have become a Cyrus autographed a new program, and we have part of the Paramount during poster just for Joe that hangs near 80 members right now. its construction. in the Paramount’s box All the vendors at this fes- The consensus among Para- office. tival will be local artisans mount employees is that Joe Reaves said there are of the Made in Appalachia is one of four construction reportedly four ghosts oc- organization.” workers from Boyd Theater cupying the Paramount. Hart said the festival Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, One of the ghost, the only is family-oriented and is who was working on a project one said to be female, geared toward showing inside the auditorium. Three lingers near the ladies re- people what MiAppa has of the four workers went to stroom in the lobby. The to offer, especially around lunch and came back to find other three, including Joe, the holiday season. one man, Joe, hanging from are said to be male and re- “We really want the the curtain rigging on stage. side on the stage and in the parents to be able to look Since then, there have been Buckley Building. at the unique crafts, items numerous reports, span- Reaves said a medium and jewelry that are for ning 80 years, of mysterious came to interview Joe in sale,” Hart said. “We are sounds, missing items, cold 2006. This was his response: hoping that not only will drafts and even sightings. “This is my house. I was the families come to en- Christy Reaves, develop- here before any of you and joy this “Fall-O-Ween” ment director, is considered I will be here after. I don’t event, but that they will an expert on Joe and believes want to go to the other side. I also recognize this is the Paramount is indeed don’t want to see my family. a good location to find haunted. I did not want to see them unique family gifts for the “I have heard too many sto- when I was here, why would holidays.” ries and felt too many things I go now? I never wanted The festival gives fami- for it not to be,” Reaves said. to leave the building and lies the opportunity to “One evening, as a volunteer, go home so one day, I just shop for handmade arts I was closing the building with didn’t.” and crafts, and activities two other volunteers. We had It seems, then, that Joe will will also be provided to locked the entire building, remain an active spirit in the keep children entertained. walked through and turned Paramount. According to Hart, there CAITLIN CONLEY | THE PARTHENON off all the lights. We were Caitlin Conley can be con- will be activities such as a standing by the door ready to tacted at conley104@live. The Paramount Arts center, located approximately 20 minutes from Huntington, is said to be home scavenger hunt, cookie dec- leave when we heard a huge marshall.edu. to four different ghosts. Paramount Joe is among the most famous and active. orating, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume contests. “There will also be pic- ture taking with ghosts Look boo-tiful with these last-minute costume ideas and goblins so the children can understand photog- raphy,” Hart said. “Some VETERINARIAN — Wear a lab PARTLY CLOUDY WITH BLACK EYED PEAS — of the local artisans will coat and dig out your old A CHANCE OF RAIN — Grab some friends be showcasing their work stuffed animals. Cover them Wear a blue top. Using who also waited until and taking that as an op- in bandages and carry them glue, cover it in cotton the last minute and portunity to teach children around with you all balls. Bring along your some black facepaint. about watercolors and night. favorite water gun and Draw two Ps around crafting. Many of the shops determine the weather for each persons’ eyes at Heritage Station will the night. and rock out. also be participating in GIRLS giving out candy and hav- GONE WILD PRESENT — Find a box THE NAKED CHEF — GHOST — ing something special for GIRL — Put on a large enough for you to Wear only your Using a white the children. So there will pair of jeans and a bikini fit in. But before getting underwear under a sheet with be a little bit of everything top. Grab a piece of black in, practice your wrap- apron and throw on holes for your going on.” cardboard and with white paint ping skills a little early. a chef’s hat. Cook eyes and mouth As a new organization write “CENSORED” on it. Attach Add a bow to your head up a good time for never goes out of in Huntington, this is the the cardboard to your bikini top and be a gift to everyone all of your friend. style. first event MiAppa has and show off your body you see. put together for the pub- one last time before sweater BLACK MAIL — Dress LEFTOVERS — Wrap lic. It takes place from 12 season. GRAPES — Pick up a purple from head to toe in yourself in tin foil, p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, sweat suit, or not. The im- black. Enlarge a post- and voila! The Oct. 29 at the Heritage BAG OF JELLY BEANS — Poke portant part of this costume age stamp and attach perfect Halloween Station Courtyard. holes for your feet stems from a bag of purple it to your chest. dish. “There is absolutely no and arms in a clear balloons that you should at- fee to come to the festival trash bag. Fill the tach to your outfit. Just be or enter your children into bag with differnt careful where you walk! BIRTHDAY SUIT — contests, but we will have colored bal- Wrap your body drinks, baked goods and loons. Just CEREAL KILLER — Find a in a birthday print — of course — the crafts make box large enough for you table cloth, throw for sale,” Hart said. “We sure to to fit in, cut out holes for on a party hat. are always happy to get tie it up your head and arms and OPTIONAL: donations to go toward so you decorate it to look like Wear a tube top and the help and support for don’t your favorite cereal box. shorts underneath. our local artisans.” spill the Stick a fork in it (literally) Fool the masses in Amanda Fastuca can beans. and you’re done! your “birthday suit.” be contacted at fastuca@ marshall.edu.

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