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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | VOL. 116 NO. 101 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com presidential debate A heated second debate gives students a chance to voice concerns By KIMBERLY SMITH THE PARTHENON debateCandidates for the came Student under Govern fire- mentMonday Association at the second election, and which final begins Tuesday. All presidential and vice presidential candidates were given the chance to answer questions from a group of Mar- shall University staff and audience members in Smith Hall. Questions ranged from asking the candidates to describe their personal campaign to what they feel is the number one general problem at Marshall. PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY SMITH | THE PARTHENON The Hassan and Lyons campaign The Marshall University Student Government Association sponsored a presidential debate for the student body presidential candidates Monday at the Smith Hall Auditorium. From said they felt the biggest prob- left to right: EJ Hassan, Ashley Lyons, Wittlee Retton, Dustin Murphy, Sarah Stiles and Derek Ramsey. The presidential and vice presidential candidates spoke about their platforms lem was keeping students who and challenged each other with hard-hitting questions. are active in other organizations connected. They said they feel as though there could be more effort in integrating groups who do not feel involved. The Ramsey and Stiles campaign said they felt like there was a lack of diversity between groups. They said they would like to see people branch out from the groups they are used to so there could be more diversity in the way each group was represented. The Retton and Murphy cam- paign said they felt as though the biggest general problem was con- nection between organizations on campus. They said they want EJ Hassan Wittlee Retton Derek Ramsey to increase communication and cooperation between everyone at Marshall. I believe it’s important to It’s the students’ choice who You don’t want only 10 percent The candidates also used past vote because we have three wins this week, so I feel like of the student body electing those experience along with future sce- very great candidates on the it’s important they get out that are supposed to lead the narios to help answer the question ballet this year and voting is and vote.” student body as a whole. So think of why they feel they are the best choice for the position. the first step in making your > Wittlee Retton of this as an opportunity to get Derek Ramsey, running for voice heard.” out and make a difference.” > EJ Hassan > Derek Ramsey See DEBATE | Page 5 “ “ “ Honors College dean search continues ARTS brings Shakespeare to Huntington By TAYLOR STUCK students across disciplines, headed well-being,” Sarrett said. “I like his THE PARTHENON faculty programs and serves as the idea of having more student involve- By JORDAN BEAN “We’ve got six foot plasma TVs on The Marshall University Honors chair of the SAT physics committee. ment and a peer support system.” THE PARTHENON stage,” Murdock said. “We’ll be running College continued the search for a Bieniek said he believes students, Bieniek said he was a big sup- ARTS Resources for the Tri-State, a dean, Monday, as Robert J. Bieniek, porter of peer mentoring. local theater company based in Hun- reports during the show at various one of the four potential candidates should be comfortable with all dif- “Every semester I hire 30 to 35 tington, is presenting Shakespeare’s times.live video We’re and doing previously a lot of stuff filmed that news I’ve for dean, gave a presentation. ferentand honors disciplines. students specifically, undergraduate students as peer “Julius Caesar” this weekend. never seen done on stage before, and I Bieniek gave a presentation that “A lot of people do not know learning assistants to offer peer tu- Mike Murdock, director and Marshall think it’s pretty cool.” was open to the Marshall com- what is within them, or what they toring or to help with faculty in the graduate, said the company has placed Owen Reynolds, a local actor and munity, which was followed by are capable to be interested in,” learning centers,” Bieniek said. “Stu- the show in a contemporary setting graduate of Wooster College, plays the meetings with Honors College fac- Bieniek said. “Maybe their perspec- dents aren’t afraid to go to another in an attempt to draw interest from role of Brutus in the show and said this ulty and students. tives have been low or narrow. One student, and a student can have younger generations. alternative version of the classic will be Bieniek is currently a professor of of the things the Honors College much more iwmpact.” “We’ve set the play in 2013,” Mur- an exciting experience for audiences. physics at the Missouri University of should do is expose and open up Peter Corrigan, the fourth can- dock said. “Caesar is coming back to “Setting one of Shakespeare’s plays Science and Technology. this richness of thought and cre- didate for the deanship, will give a Rome after having defeated Pompey in modern times is tricky at best,” Reyn- In his presentation, Bieniek said ativity that is in the world, but also presentation to the Marshall com- and his friends in the senate might olds said. “Murdock doesn’t cut corners his overriding goal was to produce inside of them.” munity in the Student Resource not really be his friends. I think we’re and his product is always spectacular. educated individuals who have the Austin Sarrett, senior honors bio- Center, Thursday at 11 a.m. Honors making this play more accessible to Plus he loves using a lot of blood, which chemistry major from Hurricane, students are encouraged to meet the not only those of us that were forced to is sweet.” life’s ambitions. W.Va., said he thought Bieniek had candidate personally in Room 230 in read it in high school, but to a broader The political thriller runs Friday capability“I’d like toto pursuedevelop with that confidence with in as a lot of fascinating ideas that could Old Main, at 3:30 p.m. audience that might think Shakespeare through Saturday at 8 p.m. ARTS is lo- many students and faculty as pos- - - is boring.” cated at 900 8th Street in Huntington at rating interdisciplinary courses. sented to the Honors College in Murdock said he believes incor- the Renaissance Center. Tickets are $10 building, it turns out, is an absolute benefit“I think students, he wants including to create incorpo well February.The first two candidates pre porating modern elements to the at the door. Call mustsible,” with Bieniek some students.” said. “Confidence rounded students and genuinely Taylor Stuck can be contacted at story will make it more relatable to Jordan Bean can be contacted at Bieniek has taught over 12,000 is looking out for the students’ [email protected]. audiences. [email protected].

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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Housing and Residence Life offers new campus TV channel

By HAYLEE ROBERTS The network is entirely for The students were given the THE PARTHENON college campuses and cur- opportunity to hand the statues hand that is not broadcasted The Marshall University rently broadcasts to more than to the presenters prior to each onthat the students radio stations get to or hear on firstany Department of Housing and award. other channel,” Eggleston said. Residence Life is trying to bring nearly nine million students The network also has stu- Students will be given the op- back an iconic station, but in a nationwide.750 college campuses and dent journalists that contribute portunity to choose the content The channel reaches 90 regularly to mtvU’s “Campus that will air on the channel. residence life experience to the percent of students on the larg- Dispatch” series. “Students can also go on- fullest.new unique way to help fulfill est campuses in the country, “Campus Dispatch” provides line to www.mtvu.com and MTV University and DHRL making mtvU the most com- insight into the biggest stories pick what kind of music and have partnered to deliver mtvU, prehensive network just for at each campus involved with who should be featured on Marshall’s newest campus tele- college students. mtvU. the channel,” Eggleston said. vision channel. Jake Urbanski, MTV staff, “Every day, we see the bril- “This is also a great way for This channel is a part of Via- said in press release, that liant work of students and we students to get involved na- mtvU features original con- want to do everything we can to tionally on a nationwide MTV, MTV2, and MTV ACT. tent that shines a spotlight Dispatch,” “Hire Learning and Four students from James help them achieve their biggest channel.” comTracey and itsEggleston, affiliated channelsassistant on talented college students Pop Quiz.” Madison University produced goals,” Urbanski said in a press The channel is broadcasted director of Housing and Resi- and celebrates their big- The network continues to an interactive video experience release. on channel 98 on campus, dence Life, said the channel has gest moments throughout partner with student activists The network gives students which includes all residence the year, and music from a and change makers to amplify The video launched on mtvU insight to a different side of halls and the Memorial Student “This channel has so much mix of emerging artists that its voice and help expand its forto help its “mtvU fight human Against trafficking. Our Will” music, art and national and in- center. tomany offer benefits to a lot for of students. students on cannot be found anywhere reach. campaign in January. ternational audiences. The Department of Housing campus,” Eggleston said. “It is else. Urbanski said in the press re- The network also partnered Eggleston said mtvU features and Residence Life also offers focused on what college stu- The network has produced lease that college students are with the Academy of Motion up and coming artists that have a free movie channel on chan- dents like, what they need and acclaimed programming in- engines for social change. Picture Arts and Sciences to not been seen before anywhere nel 99. offers many ways to get them cluding the “mtvU Woodie mtvU has collaborated with send a handful of student else. Haylee Roberts can be involved on their campuses as Awards,” “Spring Break,” “Stand student audiences numerous “There is a lot of different contacted at roberts215@ well as in their communities.” In,” “Quinnterviews,” “Campus times in the past. month. kinds of music on the channel marshall.edu. filmmakers to the Oscars last Marshall town hall meeting to discuss new health care act THE PARTHENON Professions, and Yvonne A town hall meeting about Jones, executive director the Affordable Care Act and of the Ebenezer Medical what it means for women Outreach. and families will be given in Amy Saunders, director of student health education University Memorial Student programs, said health care Center,Room BE5Tuesday. in the Marshall affects everyone and stu- The town hall meeting will dents need to be informed. feature a presentation by “Each panelist will bring Renate Pore, healthy policy their experience to the dis- director for West Virgin- cussion on the Affordable ians for Affordable Health Care Act and what this will Care. Laura Gilliam, who is mean to patients here in the executive director of the West Virginia,” Saunders United Way of River Cities, said. “They all work with will moderate the meet- populations that will be di- ing and panelists will be rectly affected by ACA.” present. The event will be open to The panel will consist of the public and is free to at- Isabel Pino, associate pro- tend. Refreshments and fessor of Pediatrics at the community resources will be Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Allan Chamberlin, president of United Health available from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the program will be 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phi Kappa Phi chapter 313 celebrates third year on 3/13 ANDRE J. JACKSON | DETROIT FREE PRESS | MCT Bobby Ferguson, center, makes his way into Federal Court with his lawyer Gerald Evelyn after a jury announced it had reached a verdict in By JESSICA PATTERSON Gilpin said Mary Todd, THE PARTHENON former dean of the Honors Col- the public corruption trial. Ferguson, along with former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Kilpatrick's father Bernard are charged with Marshall University’s chapter lege, wanted to create a chapter racketeering conspiracy. of the National Honor Society of of the honor society when she Phi Kappa Phi will celebrate its came to Marshall. third year as a nationally recog- Green said to accomplish this Former Detroit mayor convicted nized part of the organization. Kappa Phi members who were birthday is in November, Phi activegoal, Toddin other had chapters to find 15among Phi of racketeering, extortion KappaAlthough Phi thetossed society’s up the officialidea of the Marshall faculty who would be willing to charter the new DETROIT FREE PRESS in a pattern of criminal activ- The jury also heard about birthday. chapter. (MCT) and a tax charge. ity one of the requirements of Kilpatrick's lavish lifestyle and makingSusan MarchGilpin, 13 associate its unofficial dean Gilpin said she thinks be- Former Detroit Mayor charges:Coming attemptedout of the extortion court- RICO that included at least two of the Honors College, said ing part of the honor society is Kwame Kilpatrick and his long- house, Bernard Kilpatrick was criminal acts. Fund, which the government March 13, or 3/13, matches the important and should be taken time contractor friend Bobby asked whether he believes the Asked to comment after the saidhis nonprofitthe ex-mayor Kilpatrick used Civicas a chapter number 313. seriously by students. Ferguson were convicted of jury got it wrong. hearing, Kwame Kilpatrick personal piggy bank. Prosecu- The society only invites racketeering and extortion "Absolutely," he said, before said, "Not at this time." Coming tors said the fund was meant birthday is closer to the society’s graduate students and seniors Monday, marking an end to a being whisked away in a red out of the courthouse, Fergu- for voter education and youth, annualGilpin induction said theceremony. unofficial who are in the top 10 percent more than decade-long public Ford Mustang. son said, "God is good." but Kilpatrick used it for ev- Todd Green, Phi Kappa Phi of their class and juniors who corruption investigation. The most serious charges, in- The defendants were ac- erything from yoga lessons president and professor at have completed 72 credit hours Kilpatrick was convicted on cluding racketeering and mail cused of, among other things, and vacation getaways to col- Marshall, said having March fraud, carry maximum 20-year shaking down contractors lege tuition for his relatives 13 as the birthday would make their class. counts of extortion, racketeer- prison sentences. Other crimes and rigging bids to help steer and spy equipment. 24 of 30 counts, including five remembering the chapter num- and“It’s are inso the selective top 7.5 percentand has of ing, bribery and several mail, in the indictment, such as brib- lucrative contracts to Fer- Several businessmen also ber easier. prestige associated with wire and tax fraud charges. On ery and extortion, each carry guson. Prosecutors said the “I had to think about it before it,” Gilpin said. “There are three counts, he was found not a maximum 10-year prison philosophy of the enterprise Kilpatrick with vacations, cus- I became president,” Green said. scholarships given every guilty, and on three no verdict sentence. The Kilpatricks also tom-madetestified that suits they and lavishedjewelry “I knew we were 300-some- year and the lion’s share of was reached. faced tax charges, which carry work in the City of Detroit, because they wanted to keep thing, but I couldn’t remember the society’s awards goes to Ferguson was found guilty three-year maximum prison youwas either simple: had If to you hire wanted Fer- him happy, and they needed the exact number.” students.” on nine of 11 counts, includ- sentences. guson or, in some cases, help with city deals. Phi Kappa Phi is the larg- Gilpin said having Phi Kappa ing racketeering and several The most weighty of the hire the mayor's father as a All three men vigorously de- est, oldest and most selective Phi on her resume has helped counts of extortion. He was charges was the one levied un- consultant. nied the charges, saying they honor societies in the nation. found not guilty on one count. That was one of the main never demanded anything of It includes students from all “There’s recognition that you No verdict was reached on and Corrupt Organization Act, themes in the government's anyone and were committed disciplines. receiveher find jobthat opportunities. is acknowledged another. order RICO, the Racketeera 1970 law Influenced that ini- to helping minority businesses Gilpin said the Marshall by schools and employers Bernard Kilpatrick, the tially was designed to combat which featured a mountain grow. chapter was installed in fall across the country,” Gilpin said. former mayor's father, was organized crime but has since ofnearly evidence five-month that included trial, 80 When the trial started last - “Phi Kappa Phi stood out to convicted on one of four been used in several public government witnesses, scores fall, it included a fourth de- ducted in the following spring. people who were evaluating counts a tax charge. There was corruption trials. In the De- of bank records, contract fendant ex-city water director The2010 upcoming and the first spring class inductees was in me for employment and was no verdict for him on the rack- troit case, prosecutors charged agreements, text messages Victor Mercado. But he pleaded will be the third group to be eteering charge, and he was the group they called the "Kil- and secret video and audio guilty during trial to conspir- selected. See FRATERNITY | Page 5 found not guilty on two other patrick Enterprise" engaged recordings. acy and awaits sentencing.

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EAST DIVISION C-USA Overall WEST DIVISION C-USA Overall 3 W L W L W L W L MEMPHIS 16 0 27 4 UTEP 10 6 17 13 SOUTHERN MISS 12 4 23 8 TULSA 8 8 16 14 UCF 9 7 20 11 HOUSTON 7 9 18 13 MEN’S BASKETBALL EAST CAROLINA 9 7 18 11 TULANE 6 10 18 13 UAB 7 9 15 16 SMU 5 11 15 16 RICE 1 15 5 25 FINAL STANDINGS MARSHALL 6 10 13 18

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Thundering Herd a dangerous underdog in C-USA tournament By WILL VANCE SPORTS EDITOR Marshall University fans are not optimistic about the Thunder- ing Herd’s chances at this year’s Conference USA Tournament, which begins Wednesday in Tulsa, Okla. The sentiment is understandable . This season’s version of the Herd has underperformed all season, compiling a 13-18 record in a season where the expec- tations were NCAA Tournament or bust. At home, the Herd generally took care of business, posting a re- spectable 11-4 mark inside the Cam Henderson Center. The team was only able to steal one win on the road, going 1-11. The Herd will need several more wins on the road over the next few days to have a chance at the C-USA title. All of that said, Marshall is a dangerous team in this year’s tournament. Many pieces still remain from last year’s team that made it all the way to the C-USA championship game from the No. 6 seed, includ- ing all-time C-USA tournament scoring leader DeAndre Kane and all-time C-USA tournament rebound leader Dennis Tinnon. ANDREA STEELE | THE PARTHENON MARCUS CONSTANTINO | THE PARTHENON It is true that major pieces are missing from last year’s con- Junior guard DeAndre Kane averaged 15.3 points and 6.5 assists during Conference USA play. ference runner-up, notably departed guards Damier Pitts and Shaquille Johnson, but those who remain know from experience that anything can happen in the conference tournament. While conference wins were few and far between this season for DeAndre Kane named the Herd, several wins against high-seed teams may give the Herd The Herd swept the UCF Knights — who would have been the No.the confidence4 seed if not necessary for a NCAA to advance postseason through ban the tournament.— including the Herd’s lone road win in the very hostile UCF Arena. All-Conference USA The team was also able to defeat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, who are the No. 2 seed. Granted, that win was within the HERDZONE.COM Kane has been a workhorse for the Thun- of three double-doubles for him this Junior guard DeAndre Kane was named dering Herd (13-18, 6-10 C-USA), who will season. Although Memphis did not loose a single game in conference to the All-Conference USA Second Team, an- The Pittsburgh, Pa. native became a playfriendly this confines season, ofsweeping the Cam all Henderson 16 games, Center. the Thundering Herd Championships on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. three-time all-conference player, earning came closest to defeating the Tigers, losing to the Tigers 73-72 Kane successfully made the transition ET,face leading Tulane thein the conference first round with of the37.2 C-USA min- second team honors for the second consec- Jan. 26 in Memphis, Tenn. fromnounced the Monday wing to by point the conference guard this office. season utes played. utive season after being named to the third While the Herd is certainly not the most frightening team in and led the conference with 7.1 assists per After his triple-double in a 103-100 team as a freshman. the C-USA tournament, it is more dangerous than its No. 9 seed game, a number that ranks eighth nation- double-overtime loss at Hofstra, Kane Kane is joined on the second team by suggests. A team taking on the Herd has to account for the wealth ally. He also ranks 10th in scoring (14.9), was named Conference USA Player of Keith Clanton (UCF), Miguel Paul (ECU), of tournament experience and the fact that the Herd has shown third in steals (1.8) and sixth in assists/ the Week for his 33 point, 11 rebound Rod Rucker (UAB) and Ricky Tarrant the ability to play with anyone when clicking on all cylinders. turnover ratio (1.7). and 10 assist performance. It was one (Tulane). Will Vance can be contacted at [email protected].

2012-13 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FIRST TEAM 2012-13 ALL-CONFERENCE USA SECOND TEAM 2012-13 ALL-CONFERENCE USA THIRD TEAM Dwayne Davis, Southern Miss, F, 6-5, 205, Sr. Keith Clanton, UCF, F, 6-9, 250, Sr. Geron Johnson, Memphis, G, 6-3, 197, Jr. -15.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.2 apg - 14.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 53.5 FG% - 10.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.1 apg Josh Davis, Tulane, F, 6-8, 215, Jr. DeAndre Kane, Marshall, G, 6-4, 195, Jr.. D.J. Stephens, Memphis, F/G, 6-5, 188, Sr. - 17.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 45.7 FG% - 14.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 6.2 apg - 7.4 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.3 bpg Joe Jackson, Memphis, G, 6-1, 171, Jr. Miguel Paul, East Carolina, G, 6-1, 170, Sr. Adonis Thomas, Memphis, F/G, 6-7, 242, So. - 13.8 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 4.9 apg - 13.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 6.4 apg - 11.5 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.7 apg Maurice Kemp, East Carolina, F, 6-8, 190, Sr. Rod Rucker, UAB, F, 6-5, 220, Jr. Julian Washburn, UTEP, F, 6-7, 205, So. - 18.4 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 50.9 FG % - 14.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 48.0 FG% - 12.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 43.8 FG% Isaiah Sykes, UCF, G/F, 6-5, 215, Jr. Ricky Tarrant, Tulane, F, 6-2, 190, So. Joseph Young, Houston, G, 6-3, 185, So. - 16.0 ppg, 7.5 ppg, 4.5 apg - 16.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 3.5 apg - 18.5 ppg, 3.6 prg, 2.3 apg TaShawn Thomas, Houston, F, 6-8, 215, So - 16.9 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 46.6 FG%

Percy Harvin traded by Vikings to Seattle for draft picks Ravens send Boldin to Niners By DAN WIEDERER second half of that contest. He tried a seventh-round selection this year and a By AARON WILSON STAR TRIBUNE (MCT) to come back from the injury but was mid-round pick in 2014. THE BALTIMORE SUN (MCT) What could wind up being a monumen- unsuccessful in doing so and was even- Harvin had a team-best 62 catches for The Baltimore Ravens have traded veteran wide receiver tal week in determining the direction of tually put on injured reserve in Week 14, 677 yards and three touchdowns last Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a the Vikings organization has begun with a ending his season and, as it turns out, his season. He was also a major weapon as a sixth-round draft pick, according to league sources with knowl- blockbuster trade. tenure with the Vikings. kick returner, best evidenced by his 105- edge of the situation. According to an NFL source, standout After being placed on I.R., Harvin disap- yard return TD to open a Week 4 win in Boldin, 32, was involved in a contract dispute with the Ravens, receiver Percy Harvin has been traded to peared from the Vikings' facility and was Detroit. who asked him to lower his $6 million base salary by $2 million. - Harvin's talent and game-breaking po- However, Boldin declined to do so and attempts to resolve the ized until 3 p.m. Tuesday when the new regular season games to reach the NFC tential has never been in question. The impasse were unsuccessful. leagueSeattle, year a deal begins. that can't officially be final playoffs.not around That the was team a clearas it wonindication its final of four the Vikings gambled on that when drafting The Ravens were on the verge of releasing Boldin on Friday Harvin, the Vikings' top receiver, must receiver's unhappiness with the Vikings. him 22nd overall in 2009. Harvin had fallen afternoon and he even prepared a statement thanking the fans pass a team physical in Seattle. And But even up until now, it remains unclear down the draft board as other teams wor- for their support. barring any unforeseen snags with the ried about his maturity. The Vikings were After the two sides were unable to work out a compromise, details of the trade, he will then become breaking point and his desire to get a fresh willing to take the risk, feeling they could the Ravens opted to trade Boldin to the 49ers. Boldin played the newest member of the Seahawks, startas to with what a new specifically team. led Harvin to his manage Harvin's mood swings and hot a large role in helping the Ravens defeat San Francisco in the ending what was a promising yet often The Vikings had tried to appease Har- temper with the hope that they could tap Super Bowl. tumultuous four-year run in the Twin vin on multiple occasions. And Vikings Cities. head coach Leslie Frazier was often one of days. and is now off the books other than $1.5 million in dead money, A Harvin trade out of Minnesota has Harvin's biggest supporters. But not even intoIn hisfour raging seasons, competitive Harvin firetotaled on game280 headsNow to Boldin, the 49ers. who carried a $7.531 million salary-cap figure been rumored for more than a month. And Frazier could sway Harvin to work past his catches, 3,302 yards and 20 receiving The 49ers are coached by Jim Harbaugh, the brother of Ra- while General Manager Rick Spielman re- frustrations. touchdowns. He also added 683 rushing vens coach John Harbaugh. peatedly asserted that he had "no intent" to By the time the Vikings' surprising 2012 yards and four more scores. trade Harvin, the Vikings also had begun to season had ended with a playoff loss in - run out of patience with constantly trying Green Bay, Harvin had the organization vin will reunite with Darrell Bevell, the to make Harvin happy. aware of his discontent and desire to move Seahawks'When the offensive trade is coordinatorindeed finalized, who Harheld 261514 The moody receiver had pushed the on. the same position with the Vikings during team to deal him after his 2012 season Now, it appears the Vikings have found GINO’S ended with tension. a willing trade partner in Seattle with an also join forces with Pete Carroll, who in his Harvin played his final game in a Week early report from Fox's Jay Glazer indicat- previousHarvin's post first at two the seasons. University Harvin of Southern would PARTHENON 2X2 FOR MA 9 loss to Seattle in early-November but ing that the Seahawks will part with the Cal, had recruited Harvin out of Landstown suffered a severe ankle sprain in the 25th overall pick in this year's draft plus High School in Virginia. 2 x 2.0

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EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] MARCUS CONSTANTINO DWIGHT JORGE Editorial PHOTO EDITOR ASSIGNMENT EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] SAMUEL SPECIALE CAITIE SMITH Judge was right to overturn NYC beverage law COPY EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] SANDY YORK FACULTY ADVISER You may remember reading something calling the restrictions “arbitrary and in the city, there would not really be a point. [email protected] last year about the mayor of New York capricious.” Who cares if some people prefer City, Michael Bloomberg, passing a law The law was shaky from the start, sim- larger soft drinks? Yes, more than half CONTACT US making sugary beverages in local busi- ply because it would have exempted of New York City residents are consid- 109 Communications Bldg. nesses and restaurants more than 16 businesses such as 7-Eleven, which sells ered overweight, but enacting a law Marshall University One John Marshall Drive ounces big illegal, as a way to put a stop the “Big Gulp,” because the size of those that would only sort of limit their abil- Huntington, West Virginia 25755 to obesity. beverages are regulated by the state in- ity to get high in sugar drinks would [email protected] This law was never a popular one stead of the city. not help those residents become any among locals or even residents of other That means if the law had gone into healthier. Column THE FIRST The Constitution of the states, saying if someone wants a large effect, someone may not be able to buy If New York City wants to pass a law like AMENDMENT United States of America sugary beverage, it should not be any- a large drink at one business, but could this, it needs revised to eliminate all sugary Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, one else’s decision to stop them. It is easily find a business that could sell beverages, not just some of them. And even or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the hard to disagree with a statement like them. then, it would probably not help as well as freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to that. It is a good thing New York City over- hoped. peaceably assemble; and to petition the Government for a redress The law was supposed to go into turned the law at the last minute. It would It is best to let citizens decide for them- of grievances. effect today, but a New York judge have been bad for restaurant businesses, selves, and not have the government overturned the law Monday afternoon and if it did not affect every establishment regulate food consumption. Column Trans-feminism provides type of feminism specific to transgendered individuals By JOCELYN GIBSON COLUMNIST My friend, Elizabeth, who is a much more difficult tran- sition from male to female, woman, recently introduced me socially because of societal identifies as a transgender norms of acceptability. Men dressing, acting or identifying to the concept of trans-feminism, as femininine are often judged of which, I must admit, I knew more harshly than women do- little before embarking on some ing the opposite. This added research and speaking to her difficulty of transition could be at length on the topic. To give a one reason behind the need for rough definition, trans-feminism a different type of feminism. is a branch of feminism that ap- By the same logic, anyone plies directly to trans-women. could also identify as trans- To provide another defini- feminist regardless of their tion, this one provided by my own gender identity if their derfriend, of a afemale, transgender and may woman either motives correspond with those is “a male who adopts the gen- of the trans-feminist commu- nity more closely than with any identify as a woman or a trans- other type of feminism. gender woman”. Using the terms Many people who do not strug- provided, a discussion of trans- gle with gender identity concern feminism can be accomplished. feelthemselves their importance with transgender and ur While it is inarguable that rights and issues because they there are many branches and - levels of feminism, does the gency. Perhaps trans-feminism concept of trans-feminism sug- could be perceived the same way. gest that trans-women cannot You don’t have to be transgen- womenbe part offeel mainstream they need theirfeminism own dered to get involved in the fight or does it suggest that trans- for their rights as human beings. MCT CAMPUS Trans-feminism defines a type of feminism more specific branch of feminism that has to their needs and rights? been much needed in society. Column From what I can understand, Despite feminism’s push for total it seems the latter is more gender equality, a whole other bornprominent. female, and The they struggles need a type of set of issues entangled transgen- trans-women differ from those dered individuals. In some cases, U.S. needs to keep a close watch on the growing they need something more than of feminism that addresses that. mainstream feminism can offer. threat of home-grown extremist groups differentAdditionally, than any there other are woman trans- I will be eager to see the de- women who see themselves no velopment of trans-feminism in LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT) the next couple of years. I have and identify as just feminists. It a feeling it is really going to take “patriot” groups, whose beef is with the weapons, even though most legislation is is all about self-perception and off, considering the dire need There are, in increasingly frightening U.S. government. Patriot groups first began focused on keeping guns out of the hands ideals. society has and will continue to numbers, cells of angry men in the United surfacing after the massacre of a bizarre of criminals or restricting the types of Just like any feminists, trans- have for it. It is nearing the time armed,States preparing blinded by for an combat intractable with thehatred, U.S. insect 1995, by federalwhen a agents patriot in adherent Waco, Texas,blew up in weapons that can be sold. Many are also women connect with whichever for transgendered individuals to government. They are usually heavily the early 1990s. They showed their teeth united by belief in an outlandish one- branch of feminism coincides receive their human rights which world government conspiracy theory with their lifestyle and personal is, after all, what any branch of often motivated by religious zeal. the federal building in Oklahoma City. positing that the United Nations is poised views. Feminists can be radical feminism is out to accomplish. They’re not jihadists. They are white, Since then, the patriot movement has to strip away American property rights or conservative. They can iden- Elizabeth is currently liv- right-wing Americans, nearly all with an been growing at a blistering pace, especially and impose socialism on us all. tify as men, women, trans, or ing part-time as a transgender obsessive attachment to guns, who may following the election of President Obama What can be done to reverse this tide of anything in between. They can be cidewoman whether but hopes hormone to live full-timetherapy represent a greater danger to the lives in 2008, according to the report. From just belligerent ignorance? Not much. The typi- gay, lesbian, bisexual. A branch of eventually. She is waiting to de- of American civilians than international 149 groups in 2008, the number jumped cal patriot acts within his free-speech and feminism exists for everyone. terrorists. to 512 in 2009 and has been rising sharply 2nd Amendment rights, and in fact most Therefore, the concept of is the right choice for her. The The Southern Poverty Law Center, which since. In 2012, it hit 1,360. Now that Obama patriot activity consists of venting steam trans-feminism does not sug- one fact she would like everyone has been tracking hate groups for 30 years, is seriously pushing for tougher gun laws, by meeting with like-minded Neanderthals gest that trans-women cannot to acknowledge is that the T in released its latest report on the growth of further growth is a near certainty. The re- and firing off blog posts threatening civil be part of regular feminism. LGBT, which stands for “transgen- these organizations this week. Its findings sult? There’s no knowing, but some kind of war. Yet such blather tends to get under the It all just depends on which der”Jocelyn is a matter Gibson of gender can identity be were, to say the least, alarming. The center serious attack is increasingly possible. skin of the Timothy McVeighs of the world. equality ideal most closely re- contactedrather than sexualat orientation.gibson243@ divides its subjects into militias, which are Patriot groups are motivated by a host These groups should be closely monitored, flects their goals, personalized marshall.edu. mostly groups of weekend warriors who of anti-government attitudes, but their with resources adequate to the task, even if views and lifestyle choices. train for combat against imaginary foes; primary focus is guns. They are convinced it means shifting some homeland security

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By ANITA KUMAR however, generally doesn't to transfer two B-17 aircraft to - MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS (MCT) consider pardons for peo- Israel. titution. He eventually served For nine years, a pair of Capi- ple after they die, according The White House referred 366trafficking days in of prison. women for pros tol Hill lawmakers have asked to department guidelines. questions about Johnson to the "Jack Johnson was a legend- the president of the United Those investigations are Department of Justice. A Justice States to pardon posthumously lengthy and complex, and spokesman didn't comment an era of American boxing and American boxing legend Jack the department would rather except to say the department raisedary competitor the bar for whoall American defined Johnson. spend its resources on the doesn't have a pending applica- athletics," said Senate Major- President George W. Bush did pardon and commutation re- tion for Johnson. ity Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., not act, but in 2009 the con- quests of living people, the Johnson, born to former a former boxer who added his gressmen thought they might guidelines say. slaves in Texas, was initially name to this year's resolution. be able to persuade the nation's "It is the department's posi- - "Johnson's memory was un- - tion that the limited resources fessionally because of his race. justly tarnished by a racially dent to do so on behalf of the which are available to process denied the right to fight pro motivated criminal conviction, first African-American presi requests for president clem- the opportunity, he defeated and it is now time to recast his heavyweight boxing champion. ency _ now being submitted in theWhen title he holder was finallyto become granted the legacy." Butworld's President first African-American Barack Obama record numbers _ are best dedi- - A similar resolution failed hasn't issued a pardon either, cated to requests submitted by weight champion. He reigned in Congress in 2004. In 2008, and his administration says it's overfirst African-Americanthe boxing world heavy from the House of Representatives unlikely he will. from a grant of the request," 1908 to 1915 before losing his approved a resolution but the That isn't stopping the life- pardonpersons attorney who can Ronald truly benefit Rodg- heavyweight title to a white Senate did not. In 2009, the long boxing fans from trying ers wrote to King in December - Senate and House passed the again. 2009. The pardon attorney, at vana, Cuba, in 1915. But he kept Republicans Sen. John Mc- Justice, assists the president fighter _ Jess Willard _ in Ha 1974 that both chambers had Cain of Arizona and Rep. Peter in the exercise of executive passedresolution, a concurrent the first timeresolution since King of New York, now joined clemency. Muhammadhis influence Ali. over the boxing recommending a posthumous by two Democrats, again in- Posthumous pardons are world,Johnson's including success future in the fighter ring pardon for Johnson. They did troduced a congressional extremely rare but they have — and indulgent lifestyle — so again in 2011. resolution last week calling on been granted. prompted resentment as well Johnson died in a car crash Obama to pardon Johnson a In 1999, President Bill Clin- as a search for a white boxer in North Carolina in 1946 at century after his racially mo- ton pardoned Lt. Henry O. who could defeat him, dubbed age 68, after being refused ser- tivated conviction of taking a - the "great white hope." Af- vice at a diner near Raleigh. His woman across state lines for can-American to graduate from ter Johnson defeated a white story has been chronicled in immoral purposes. WestFlipper, Point, the who'd Army's been first forced Afri champion who'd returned from -

"As we look back on our na- out of the military in 1882 af- - ductions of "The Great White LIBRARY OF CONGRESS |MCT tion's history, the Jack Johnson ots broke out in several cities. numerous stage and film pro For nine years, two lawmakers have asked the president to pardon case is a shameful stain, appar- of embezzling commissary retirementSoon after, to fightan all-white him, race jury ri starring James Earl Jones, and posthumously boxing legend Jack Johnson, seen here circa 1910-1915. ent to all," McCain said recently. funds.ter white In 2008, officers Bush accused pardoned him convicted Johnson of transport- moreHope," recently including in "Unforgivable a 1970 film Republicans Sen. John McCain of Arizona and Rep. Peter King of New "Rectifying this injustice is long Charles Winters, who'd been ing a white girlfriend across Blackness: The Rise and Fall of York, now joined by two Democrats, again introduced a resolution overdue." convicted of violating the Neu- state lines, under the Mann Jack Johnson," a PBS documen- calling on Obama to pardon Johnson decades after his racially The Justice Department, trality Act in 1948 by helping Act, a law designed to prevent tary by Ken Burns. motivated conviction.

he received the invitation to Fraternity join. Use of mass transit increased in 2012 Continued from Page 2 “It’s an honor to be rec- mentioned in the interviews.” By CURTIS TATE if not for Superstorm Sandy, a variety of sources, including But not everywhere. Efforts ognized as part of the top Gilpin said being a Phi MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS (MCT) which crippled transit systems sales and property taxes. When to fund transit service through percentage of my class at Mar- Kappa Phi member has also Mass transit ridership in- throughout the Northeast in the economy turned sour, con- sales tax increases have strug- shall,” Shaver said. helped her create new net- creased nationwide last year, late October. sumers cut back spending and gled in Tacoma, and decreased Green said he hopes to see works of people she would according to new numbers About 60 percent of tran- home prices plummeted, ham- revenue has led to deep service the new program continue to not have met otherwise. Monday, an indication that sit trips are to and from work, mering two main sources of cuts and fare increases, the grow in the future. Adam Shaver, a junior cell, more people are going back to according to the public trans- transit revenue. combination of which produces Jessica Patterson can be molecular and medical biol- work and high gasoline prices portation association, and With revenue down, systems lower ridership. contacted at patterson73@ ogy major, said he was glad are changing how they get volatile gasoline prices have had to cut service. Sacramento Voters have twice rejected marshall.edu. there. driven many commuters to eliminated some bus routes a sales tax increase from 9.5 However, a closer look at the seek alternatives. and light rail service on nights percent to 9.8 percent to American Public Transporta- "People have found transit to and weekends. The reduced fund Pierce Transit. Wash- tion Association's ridership be a good value," said Michael service led to reduced rider- ington state has no income report reveals that while many Melaniphy, the president and ship, compounded by weekly tax, and its sales taxes are transit systems posted large chief executive of the Ameri- furloughs of state government higher than those of most gains, others saw a decline, can Public Transportation workers, who ride mass transit states. Erickson said that was Association. in large numbers. a challenge. the economic recovery. And An improving economy has Increasingly, state and local "It's not that people don't declinesreflecting in the the unevenness state, local of brought riders back, but tran- governments are asking voters want public transportation, and federal tax revenues that sit systems still face funding to approve new transit revenue they just don't like sales taxes," support transit systems have constraints. at the ballot box. The failure of he said. forced many of them to cut "If they want increased ser- such measures last year in At- Sacramento's Wiley said his back service. vice, we're going to have to lanta and Los Angeles grabbed agency was considering ask- "Just like everybody else that increase revenue to support a lot of attention, but voters ing voters to approve a sales saw the impacts of the reces- that," said Mike Wiley, the approved 49 of the 62 transit tax increase in November 2014 sion, we did, too," said Lars general manager of the Sacra- ballot measures nationwide to fund transit improvements. Erickson, a spokesman for mento Regional Transit District last year, Melaniphy said. Such measures require a two- Pierce Transit in Tacoma, Wash. in California. "We hear no one will pay thirds majority in California, U.S. transit systems re- At the federal level, transit more taxes for transportation," and a poll last year found 63 corded 10.5 billion trips last funding depends on gasoline tax he said. "In the toughest eco- percent approval for such a year, the second-highest level receipts, which have declined nomic times in our lifetime, the measure. since 1957. The numbers in recent years. At the state and voters are trusting their transit "I think we will be able to get would have been even higher local level, funding comes from systems." there," Wiley said.

Debate has also held other manage- Continued from Page 1 rial positions in the past. Depeche Mode to tour U.S. Questions were asked student body president, about each candidate’s per- By MIKAEL WOOD journey that I can't wait to said he felt his experience sonal opinion on respect and CL020413 LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT) see." of being president of his fra- the standards that the SGA of- With two weeks until the Added multi-instrumentalist ternity gives him the needed CLASSIFIED release of its new studio Martin Gore: "I enjoy being in leadership experience. He Ray Harrell, current album, Depeche Mode an- front of an audience because said knowing the difference studentficers should body be president, held to. ad- CLASSIFIED nounced details Monday of our songs really take on a life of being friends and keeping dressed each team’s motto an upcoming North Ameri- of their own when performed someone in line is a tough job, and how that related to their 2 x 8.0 can tour, the first since a live. but he feels ready for that re- campaign. He asked each can- 2009 jaunt for the long- When we're performing, the sponsibility if he wins. didate questions regarding running British synth-pop stage almost becomes a mirror Wittlee Retton, also run- previous attacks on his cur- group. for the people who have been ning for the presidential rent administration. Depeche Mode will launch there since the beginning, and position, said her experience At the end of the debate, the the tour — tied to "Delta Ma- as a resident advisor plays a moderators opened up the chine," due out March 26 — on audience. big role in helping her make Aug. 22 at Detroit's DTE Energy weI'm become looking a reflectionforward to of this our decisions as a leader. She also candidate answered multiple Music Theatre. tour for that very reason." said this has helped her gain questionsfloor to thefrom audience. those Eachwho Tickets for the tour go on Depeche Mode (which also experience in connecting with were in attendance. sale April 6. includes multi-instrumen- students and dealing with is- Voting begins Tuesday "I'm really looking forward to talist Andy Fletcher) was sues that there are no other from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the getting out there and perform- scheduled to appear Monday ways around. Memorial Student Center ing," said frontman Dave Gahan night on "Late Show With Da- EJ Hassan, the third can- and the Marshall Recreation in a statement. vid Letterman," and to play a didate for student body Center. "There are so many die-hard concert Friday at the South by president, said the experience Kimberly Smith can be Depeche Mode fans who have Southwest festival in Austin, he has already gained in SGA contacted at smith48@mar- been with us every step of this Texas. helps the most, but he said he shall.edu.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 12,Life! 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORS’ PICKS | TOP 10 MYTHICAL *CREATURES 1. Dragon 6. Minotaur 2. Mermaid 7. Manticore “IN ALL THINGS OF NATURE, 3. Phoenix 8. Roc THERE IS SOMETHING OF THE MARVELOUS. 4. Space whale 9. Unicorn ARISTOTLE” 5. Griffon 10. Centaur DemiDemi LovatoLovato preparesprepares toto givegive fansfans aa ‘Heart‘Heart Attack’Attack’ By EVAN FOWLER people would talk to me, they knew my story. defenses up while falling in love. “When I don’t tendencies for self-abuse, Hollywood Records, COLUMNIST I think I’ve opened up more on this album. My care, I can play them like a Ken doll,” she sings. has stayed loyal to the young star even through Demi Lovato has had one hell of a ride in her life began to evolve and I started to grow.” her stay in rehab to reprioritize her life. career and rise to fame. After trying her hand at The lead single “Heart Attack” is an electro- her want to “act like a girl,” her uncertainties With a life seemingly back to “normal,” a ca- so many things from acting to writing and from pop track containing slight rock edges and a areWhile still Lovato’s strong onfinally the power found chorus.a guy who “You makes make reer on track and a star burning brighter than singing to most recently being a judge on the hit chorus that catches your attention. me glow, but I cover up won’t let it show, So I’m ever, Lovato is ready to prove why she belongs show “X-Factor,” she is ready to return to music The song starts with sounds similar to a dub- putting my defenses up, cause I don’t want to in this industry. and is doing so with her single “Heart Attack.” step intro and quickly transitions into what fans fall in love, if I ever did that I think I’d have a As a star who wants to be a role model for her Lovato, who shares writing credit for the would expect in a pop song from Lovato. heart attack.” fan base, this young woman is maturing right track, has worked with several writers and With guitar and beat driven verses, this song The song debuted at number one on iTunes before our eyes. producers for this follow up effort to her 2011 keeps with a known formula for success. Her and is already burning up pop radio. So I’d say early congratulations are in order album “Unbroken.” vocals are on point like never before and they Lovato is one of the few Disney artists who for Demi Lovato on her brand new single and The new album, which is still untitled, is at- carry this song to heights it would otherwise - what is sure to be one of her most successful tentively scheduled for release early this spring. fail to reach. day’s industry. albums to date when it’s released. In televised interviews, Lovato has been quoted - hasRegardless solidified of herself the troubles as a true Lovato pop star has in re to- Evan Fowler can be contacted at fowler68@ as saying, “For a while, I could tell that when ner-battle on breaking down or leaving her cently endured such as her eating disorders and marshall.edu. “Heart Attack” finds Lovato fighting an in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' The SRC and Student Health provide starts to wind down series ‘Spring Break Survival Packs’ By TISH WELLS II "Attack of the Clones" "There are more Star information,” Craiger said. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS and Episode III "Revenge Wars happening here By COURTNEY BROWN MCT of the Sith." than anytime I've even THE PARTHENON “As well as tools to stay safe The animated series Filoni came to Lucas- been here with the com- Spring break is right as well.” "Star Wars: the Clone film "8 years ago" in pany. I look around the around the corner and the The SRC has partnered Wars" is heading towards March 2005. halls and Episode VII Marshall University Student with Marshall University’s the end. That was when he "first is actually being made Resource Center is providing Student Health Education Countdown tok Because of changes met George Lucas blew every day," Filoni says. free “Spring Break Survival to hand out the packs and at Lucasfilm, and the my mind. And my life was "I didn't think I'd actu- Packs” for students. safety tips. spring brea new direction that "Star changed forever in the ally get to say that in my Spring break is a time to In 2011, the SRC handed Wars" saga will be tak- years after." A fan after lifetime." hang out with friends and out 250 packs when they did 4 days ing, "other things have to seeing the original at age The voice of Ahsoka have a break from stress, the event, and are expecting wind down and come to 4, he became the direc- Tano, actress Ashley homework and classes. to hand out the same amount a close, and that's what tor of "The Clone Wars," Eckstein, owner of the The SRC will be handing Wednesday. we're going to do to be working alongside Lucas female-friendly fan com- out the safety information Craiger said students go- doing with 'Star Wars: on the adventures of Ana- pany Her Universe and survival packs in the ing on spring break trips The Clone Wars,'" says kin Skywalker (destined agrees. Memorial Student Center, need to stay safe and be Dave Filoni, supervising to become the Sith lord Quoting the Jedi Master Wednesday from 11 a.m. to smart. director of the series, in Darth Vader), his Jedi Yoda, she says, "Always in 1 p.m. “Make the right choices; a video posted Monday to apprentice Ahsoka Tano motion is the future." Sarah Craiger, resource don’t be stupid,” Craiger said. the Star Wars channel on and the Clone troopers She adds, "The future “Know your boundaries, Facebook. that make up the Repub- looks very bright if you know your limits and don’t specialist, said it is a first Recently blowing past lic's forces. are a Star Wars fan. There students wanting to receive do anything alone.” come first serve basis for the 100th episode, the He says that there are are so many new stories a kit. Courtney Brown can be series tells the story of still story arcs to come that are going to be told. “Spring break survival kits contacted at brown625@ the good-guy Jedi fight- that will clear up the A new chapter in the Star are full of health and safety marshall.edu. ing the evil Sith in the "gaps in there ... that we Wars Universe is about to time between Episode need to finish up." begin." {______drew's_reviews______} The Last Exorcism... hopefully By DREW NAVY her age. Apparently, having a demon inside of made that involves exorcism. Shoot, why pigeon- COLUMNIST her body is not an easy thing to forget. As she that exercises (pun intended) her impressive hole? Maybe even every movie involving the “The Last Exorcism Part II” begins where the continues to feel beleaguered by the same spirit contortionpassable, even skills, though which the provided film lacks some any ofscene the letter “X” in general. Yes, that includes American second to last exorcism left off — that is to say throughout the movie, it forces her to confront History X, Malcolm X, X-Men and Jason X. her past and face her trepidations. Thesauruses Despite the confusing and terrible characters, The movie follows Nell, the sheltered, home are cool. “Thefirst film’s Last Exorcismmost bone-chilling Part II” might shots. be the most how an exorcism confronts the beliefs of ev- schooled,the first “Last back-woods Exorcism.” teen who was possessed “The Last Exorcism Part II” could be catego- shocking and originally horrifying movie I have The first film at least offered a fresh look into rized in the “needless-sequel” bracket of today’s ever seen. originality or thought-provoking themes. It of- by Ashley Bell — being treated in a mental in- trend of monotonous, exorcism thrillers. The In one scene, Nell gets a mysterious phone call ery-day skeptics. This film, however, lacks any stitutionin the first for movie. the trauma It begins that with she Nell experienced — played whole idea and direction of the sequel seems and hears a strange voice on the other end. Out can be told in far better fashion in any movie be- toward the end of the last movie. forced, and the ending leaves viewers unsatis- of fear, she hangs up and rips the phone out of ginningfers nothing with the but word a glorified “Paranormal.” ghost story, which In an attempt to forget and recover from be- the wall. You will not believe what happens next ing possessed by an evil spirit, Nell moves into The characters in the movie are as weak as the — the phone continues to ring. I just about lost and somewhat random, leaves several ques- a foster home with several other girls who are dialoguefied, if not they disappointed. were given. The acting from Bell is it. tionsThe unanswered end of the first in order film, althoughto promote confusing many I thought it was over, but then Nell notices a mysterious man ominously standing still across just does not explore. What happened with the the street until, that is, a car passes between sequel possibilities — possibilities that this film them, momentarily blocking her view and giv- people randomly kill off the camera crew? Why Ratings scale ing the man just enough time to vanish before preacher from the first film? Why did the church the car drives out of frame. I literally pooped addresses any of these questions. See it in theaters. Twice. «««««« out of fear, right there in the theater. is Needless this farming to say, family I did sonot pale? like the This movie. film It never was Moments like these are humbly peppered - into the movie at 14 times a minute for two Make sure to see it in theaters. ««««« hours straight. 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