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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | VOL. 116 NO. 91 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com MU Thundering Word now 3-time state champion

By JORDAN BEAN - THE PARTHENON - entered in and won first place in ev good to be the best in the state. I was ery individual event, second in ten of really pleased with my second place in- The Marshall University Thunder- the events and third in eight events. persuasion because the top two in each ing Word speech and debate team is The team dominated the rest of state qualify for the Interstate Oratori now three-time forensics state cham- the state in the competition, and cal Association Tournament this April. pions after a win this past weekend rounding out the top four were WVU- Overall, the tournament was a nice at the 2013 West Virginia Intercol Parkersburg, Alderson Broaddus and confidence boost before nationals.” legiate Forensics Association State Fairmont State. - The Thundering Word will compete Championship. Victoria Ledford, a junior honors next in the Pi Kappa Delta National

The tournament took place on the pre-med chemistry major from Brax Tournament in March and the NFA SUBMITTED PHOTO campus of West Virginia University- ton, W.Va., was the overall individual nationalJordan tournamentBean can be in contacted April, which at The Marshall University Thundering Word speech and debate team after their win at ualParkersburg. slots that Marshallteam members reached were the tournament champion. [email protected] be hosted by Marshall University. WVU Parkersburg, Saturday. final round in 43 of the 45 individ “This tournament was so much fun for our team,” Ledford said. “It feels New Degree Qualification Profile accreditation program FIGHTING ANOREXIA introduced at Marshall Marshall’s Women’s Center Anorexia affects the entire body brings awareness to anorexia Brain and Nerves By JESSICA PATTERSON Can’t think right, fear of gaining weight, THE PARTHENON - By CAITLIN KINDER-MUNDAY sad, moody, irratable, bad memory, “I think we are very lucky - THE PARTHENON fainting, changes in brain chemistry to have been invited to partic - Marshall University is find ipate in this,” Ormiston said. Hair unique.ing a new way to discover Kopp said there has been The Marshall University Women’s Center sponsored a dis Hair thins and gets brittle whatThe makesuniversity its was degrees se- progress in adjusting the cussion regarding “The Truth about Pro-Anorexia” as part of learning outcomes. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Skin “The process we’ve made, -I Around 40 students gathered in Room BE5 in the Memorial Bruise easily, dry skin, get cold easily, thelected Higher to Learning participate Commis in a- think, has been outstanding,” Student Center, Monday for the presentation. nails get brittle sion20-member in 2011. group through Kopp said. “We’ve had tre Kelsey Chapman and Briana McElfish, graduate assistants at mendous participation by all the Women’s Center, presented and fielded questions during Heart of the academic units.” - the discussion. It was encouraged that students and attendees- Low blood pressure, slow Gayle Ormiston, provost Ormiston said Marshall interject throughout, further examining the topics discussed. heart rate, fluttering of Higherand senior Learning vice president Commission for was selected as the institu The presentation explored the growing number of pro-an the heart , heart failure Academic Affairs, said the- tion for a research project orexia websites popping up on the internet. The sites advocate- through a group called public- for anorexia and other eating disorders as a way of life. Blood of the North Central Asso agenda, which interviewed The sites often fall into three categories — websites advo Anemia and other blood ciation is Marshall’s regional students“Anytime involved that a inuniversity the De cating for anorexia as a lifestyle choice is the first wave and the problems accreditor. gree Qualifications Profile. - other two types recognize anorexia and other EDs as diseases, “It authorizes us to offer- yet the distinction between the two is whether recovery is an Lungs our academic programming can receive national recogni- option. Lack of nutrients causes stress according to certain stan tion for its programming, it’s One student brought up the point that society still deems on lungs, more prone to upper dards and expectations,”- very beneficial to the univer women as beautiful when they are scarcely thin after viewing respiratory infections Ormiston said. sity,” Ormiston said. “It’s very a slideshow of photos pulled from pro-anorexia websites. Marshall President Ste helpful to get the Marshall McElfish said pro-anorexia sites are dangerous. The sites- Muscles, Joints, and Bones phen Kopp said without the name out there.” - are provocative, which causes them to be very influential. Weak muscles, swollen accreditation, a university Kopp said the fulfillment of “We live in a culture that shames obesity and rewards thin joints, bone loss, fractures, institutionscould not operate. is testing the De- the outcomes will help stu- ness, even when it’s sickly,” McElfish said. osteoporosis Ormiston said the group of dents prepare for the future. Chapman discussed why females and males visit these sites. “Those outcomes will man People who suffer from eating disorders often feel alone and Hormones Periods stop, trouble gree Qualifications Profile. ifest the ability of students- isolated. See ANOREXIA | Page 5 Ormiston said the Degree to think more critically, meet getting pregnant Qualifications Profile is an the expectations of employ INFORMATION COURTESY OF WOMENSHEALTH.GOV accreditation program based ers, faculty, and the program on a set of learning outcomes outcomes of the major,” Kopp created across five areas of- said. “You can actually point instruction for associate, to it and say that if a student Through with Chew Week kicks off, brings - bachelor’s and master’s de has finished this major, these grees. These areas include are the things they have de awareness to the effects of smokeless tobacco integrative thinking, critical veloped proficiency with, thinking, specialized learning- and we can document that By SHANE BIAS and civic engagement. proficiency.” - THE PARTHENON Ormiston said the uni- Kopp said he thinks every Through With Chew Week was last week esophageal cancer and pancreatic cancer. It versity has modified course institution should ask them - may also cause, heart disease, gum disease syllabi to include learning out selves what a degree from- and oral lesions other than cancer, such as comes so students will be able their programs means. He and was put on by Marshall University Stu- leukoplakia or white patches in the mouth. to know if they achieved them. said you often see model stu- dent Health. “I chewed about a can and a half a day “The idea is that students- dents who have excelled, but Through With Chew Week is a week ded and I really do miss it,” Sheppard said. will have the opportunity, Kopp said he wants the De icated to raising awareness of the negative- “But I will not go back to chewing because and should have the opportu gree Qualifications Profile to effects associated with smokeless tobacco. I value my life and health way more than nity, to know exactly what the make example students out J.R. Sheppard, graduate student in ex chew.”Through With Chew organization learning objectives are for of all students. ercise science, said he had been chewing Soo Hoo said he joined the every course that they take,”- “It doesn’t matter if you tobacco for about three years. Ormiston said. finish the top of the class or “I first started to chew about three years to help spread the word about The Degree Qualifica the bottom of the graduation ago to help me cope with stress,” Sheppard- the negative effects of smokeless tions Profile is just getting class,” Kopp said. “What is it said. tobacco. - underway. we can say about you and According to The National Cancer Insti “I joined Through With Chew Higher“We’re Learning pioneering Commis a new- being able to demonstrate- tute, smokeless tobacco is tobacco that is because I noticed the impor- accreditation process for the your time toward completing not burned. It is also known as chewing tance of informing my peers of your degree — that is repre tobacco, spit or spitting tobacco, dip, chew the bad effects of smokeless to sion,” Kopp said. sentative of what a Marshall- and snuff. - bacco and what it could do to you,”- Ormiston said Marshall is- shalleducation will ismeet all about.” with other Jason Soo Hoo, a member of a national Soo Hoo said. “It has truly been a life in its second year of working Representatives from Mar Through With Chew team, said smoke decided to stop cold turkey. changing experience and I enjoy spread on the project and the univer week in Illinois to share the less tobacco is not a safe replacement for- Soo Hoo said using smokeless tobacco ing the word of how much smokeless sity has been able to change members of its group this cigarettes. could lead to many other problems. tobacco hurts you.” some of its learning outcomes Jessica Patterson can be “Smokeless tobacco can make you ad “Using smokeless tobacco could lead to The NCI offers a free smoking quit line, and assessment projects and contacteduniversity’s at progress. patterson73@ dicted quicker because it contains more many types of cancers and problems,” Soo- MondayShane throughBias can Friday be from contacted 8 a.m. to at 8 show where the changes have marshall.edu. nicotine than cigarettes,” Soo Hoo said. Hoo said. [email protected]. been made and how they will Sheppard said he was starting to have According to the National Cancer Insti benefit students. problems with his heart and health so he tute, smokeless tobacco causes oral cancer, HIGH 54 LOW 39 page designed and edited by JOHN GIBB INSIDE: NEWS, 2 | SPORTS, 3 | OPINION, 4 | LIFE!, 6 ° ° [email protected] 254511 BCC CAFE INC, SOUTHERN X-POSUR C M Y K 50 INCH

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM MU Board of Governors discuss potential budget cuts By TAYLOR STUCK will face an 8.94 percent cut in of a public university, and we down 26 percent or less in pub- Board member Dale Lowther THE PARTHENON state appropriations. are privatizing that support lic support?” Sellards said. said there was no surplus in by advocacy, a more reasoned ap- The Marshall University For the university alone, this to individual students and Kopp said what is forgotten the budget, as some seem to proachus is to tosee what if we is can’tgoing influence, on here,” Board of Governors met Mon- equals $5.11 million in reduc- their families, who we are en- is that Marshall has a mission believe. - day in the Shawkey Room of the tions. Including the Joan C. couraging to pursue a higher to serve the public of West “If we had the money, we cation for why the $75 million Memorial Student Center to ex- Edwards School of Medicine education.” Virginia but he feared these wouldn’t be going out of here reductionKopp said. in “I the can’t $4 find billion a justifi bud- amine the looming budget cuts and other university involve- Marshall is currently sup- potential cuts could undermine and borrowing money on bonds get of the state is necessary and from the state. ments, the reductions total $6.5 ported 27 percent by the state, that mission. to do things,” Lowther said. “So why 46 percent of that reduction Marshall President Stephen million, according to Kopp. but the proposed budget cut “This university operates very if anyone questions our budget, needs to be carried by higher edu- Kopp announced in his report to The cuts to the university’s would decrease it to between please have them contact me cation. I can’t reconcile that.” the Governors that the univer- budget would impact tuition by 22 percent and 24 percent looking for ways to reduce costs because I want them to show Board member Joseph Touma sity is not facing a 7.5 percent supported. andefficiently to increase and we productivity are always me the surplus.” urged everyone to contact the budget cut as West Virginia shifted to tuition. Kopp said the Board secretary Michael Sel- because that is the responsible Kopp said he believed there Governor Earl Ray Tomblin potential$700 if the raise whole was deficit something were lards said he questioned when thing for anybody in an adminis- were other ways for the state to voice their concern for pub- proposed in his State of the he was very unsettled by. Marshall goes from being a tration position, or anybody in a to reduce their budget with- licgovernor higher education.and governor’s office State address. Rather, the uni- “This is cost shifting, pure public university to private. position at this university, to do,” out making cuts to higher Taylor Stuck can be con- versity, along with other public and simple,” Kopp said. “We are Kopp said. “We understand you education. tacted at stuck7@marshall. higher education institutions, taking it from public support, public institution if you are can only spend a dollar once.” “The challenge we have before edu. “What’s the definition of a Sigma Sigma Sigma hosts annual Chilifest for charity By COURTNEY DOTSON involved with Chilifest for as well as the Huntington area “This year, a lot of work THE PARTHENON three years. as a whole,” Erica Rittenhouse, went into spreading the Members of Sigma Sigma “Every year it reminds me public relations and fundrais- word about Chilifest and Sigma will host their annual how important it is to give ing chair, said. - Chilifest this week. back to the community as well This year, Sigma Sigma wards the Greek Community The Chilifest will be at the as our philanthropy,” DiFlippo Sigma has reached out to butdoing toward general Marshall PR, not Univerjust to- Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority said. “I love working with my important members of the sity as a whole,” Rittenhouse house, Wednesday from 11 sisters to put the event to- Marshall community such as said. “Our slogan and logo a.m. to 4 p.m. All of the pro- gether and cannot wait to see President Stephen Kopp, Dean this year, ‘Make it Hot’, can ceeds from ticket sales will go how our hard work has paid of Student Affairs Steve Hens- be found on our tickets, fly- to Sigma Sigma Sigma national off this year.” ley, Athletic Director Mike ers and even our t-shirts.” Philanthropy, The Foundation. Most of the materials to Hamrick and Student Body Rittenhouse said she The Foundation raises and make the chili are donated by President Ray Harrell Jr. hopes to create a recogniz- distributes funds to aid ter- local distributors. The chili Sigma Sigma Sigma is hop- able logo that the entire minally ill children and their is hand made and served by ing for a large turnout and campus would associate families. The foundation also Sigma Sigma Sigma members. hope to raise as much money with Chilifest and that she is raises money for supporting “Through this event, Sigma as possible to support their looking forward to carrying play therapy programs for Sigma Sigma hopes to reach out philanthropy. out the event. National Student hospitalized children. to members of the Greek com- Rittenhouse said Chilifest is Courtney Dotson can be Devon DiFlippo, sorority munity, Marshall University something the sorority looks contacted at dotson72@ member, said she has been students and administration, forward to every year. marshall.edu. Exchange offers Student Resource Many economists in survey see North American ‘sequestration’ as unavoidable collegiate trade-off Center helps with By DON LEE year. mid-point, of the responses By COURTNEY BROWN Participating in the ex- TRIBUNE WASHINGTON More than half of these from the economists sur- THE PARTHENON change is a simpler process midterm stress BUREAU (MCT) economists predicted that veyed. That is worse than the Studying at another uni- earlier in a student’s col- By COURTNEY BROWN the effects of sequestration 0.6 percent drag forecast in versity or college across lege career. Atkins said he THE PARTHENON go before new government and other budget uncertain- the association’s survey in the United States may seem would not able to guarantee The Marshall University spendingWith just cuts a are few set days to take to ties would shave economic December. impossible to students, but specific courses while the Student Resource Center is effect, what are the chances growth by less than half a Real GDP is expected to ex- the Marshall University Na- student is on the exchange. offering the program “Avoid that another eleventh-hour percentage point this year. pand by 2 percent this year, tional Student Exchange “As far as who is best a Midterm Meltdown” to pre- action will avert the latest im- Another one-third said the down a bit from the 2.2 per- organization gives stu- to participate, it is really pare students for midterms pending hit to the economy? pain would be greater, with cent GDP growth in 2012. dents the chance to study open to anybody,” Atkins and avoid the stress that ac- Very little, according to real gross domestic product, at participating colleges said. “I follow the scenario companies them. a survey of economists or total economic output, or universities all over the of the earlier the better. I Located on the second floor released Monday by the sliced by up to a full percent- average,The nation down is from projected 181,000 to country. cannot guarantee any spe- of the Memorial Student Cen- National Association for Busi- age point. lastadd 170,000year, according jobs a month to the on The NSE offers global di- cific courses while students ter, the event will have two ness Economics. The group Either way, that’s no small median value of responses. versity and education on are away. So, if a student sessions Wednesday at noon said that nearly 60 percent number given the mediocre That should bring down the other college campuses wants to exchange their and 2 p.m. of economists now expect pace of GDP growth since unemployment rate gradu- throughout the United sophomore year, there are Midterms are the first ma- “sequestration,” which will the Great Recession of a little ally, to 7.5 percent in the States and Canada. still lots of general educa- slice about $85 billion from more than 2 percent on aver- fourth quarter of 2013 from According to the NSE web- tion requirements that they can cause stress for some the federal budget, to be- age. And many economists, 7.9 percent at the start of this site, more than 100,000 need. However, if we wait students.jor test of the semester and gin March 1 in full or partial policymakers and business year. students have participated Sarah Craiger, resource form. people across the country Economists, however, see in the program since 1968. year, that’s when it can get specialist, said they will of- The survey of 49 pro- have expressed fears that the economic growth accelerat- To participate in the difficult.”until their junior or senior fer learning style assessment fessional economists, indiscriminate nature of the ing next year as the nation event, students must meet tools for student’s learning representing industry, gov- cuts under sequestration will the program’s requirements style, creating a study plan ernment and universities, impose unnecessary hard- of good academic, financial Destiny Gleason, junior and curbing test anxiety. indicates that experts don’t ships on certain programs housingabsorbs market the fiscal recovery spending and and social standing along partcriminal during justice the and exchange French “A brief learning style as- see a recession scenario as such as Head Start for pre- acuts pickup and in benefits business from invest the- with a minimum 2.5 GPA. processmajor, said was the deciding most difficult which sessment will be provided a result of the new spending school children. ments. Real GDP is seen as Christopher Atkins, co- college to pick from. so that students can capital- Total government spend- growing by almost 3 percent ordinator of the NSE, said “I decided to participate ize on the best learning style - ing and investments are now in 2014, the survey said, and there are no hidden fees when I saw a poster, for the strategies for them,” Craiger calcuts, reductions, as they did which the “fiscalwere seen as falling by 1 percent the unemployment rate is with the program it is NSE, about an informational said. mostlycliff” of taxavoided increases at the and lastfis this year from 2012, ac- forecast to fall to 7 percent by transparent. meeting,” Gleason said. “I The staff of the SRC wants minute at the start of this cording to the median, or the end of next year. “The main perk of the pro- decided after the meeting to prepare students for suc- gram is cost,” Atkins said. that I really wanted to ap- cess on their midterms and “Marshall participates in the ply. I think it is a great way reduce stress over taking the Pope Benedict XVI changes rules to National Student Exchange to meet new people, be in test. by enrolling students in 12 a different college environ- Craiger said about 75 stu- allow quicker selection of successor hours at Marshall University ment and have experiences dents on Marshall’s campus allowing us to generate the that I will always remember. have seen the event. By HENRY CHU between 15 and 20 days designed mostly to give typical bill that they receive Here in Puerto Rico, I have “This event is always suc- LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT) once the office becomes va- cardinals from around the from Marshall. It also allows met other exchange stu- cessful,” Craiger said. “We’ve Pope Benedict XVI cant. The new rules allow world time to converge on their tuition and fees to be dents from all over the U.S. done it for classrooms, floors paved the way Monday for the cardinals to assemble Rome after a pope's death. processed and allows their and the other parts of the in the residence halls and cardinals of the Roman earlier than that if all those But Benedict's surprise an- financial aid to go through.” world and it has really been for students that drop in our Catholic Church to gather eligible to vote for a new nouncement that he would When students study a great experience.” office.” earlier than usual to elect pope are present. resign has allowed the at another university or Last year’s exchange in- Marshall students who are his successor if they choose The change could facili- "princes" of the church to be- college they become respon- volved 15 applications and stressing over their midterms to do so after he steps down tate the naming of Benedict's gin arriving here before his sible for their own room and students were sent to a vari- have the chance to learn later this week. successor in time for him to papacy ends Thursday; most board and travel cost. ety of locations like Alaska, strategies to help them alle- Benedict amended the preside over Holy Week cel- of the cardinals are expected Atkins said students are Arizona, California, North viate their stress. Vatican's rules governing ebrations leading up to Easter to be on hand for him to bid not paying room and board Carolina and Puerto Rico. Courtney Brown can be when cardinals are sup- Sunday, which falls on March to Marshall when they are Courtney Brown can be contacted at brown625@ posed to start meeting to 31. on an exchange — therefore contacted at brown625@ marshall.edu. select a new pontiff, usually The previous rule was them farewellSee on POPE his final| Page day. 5 it becomes a trade off. marshall.edu.

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W L W L W L W L MEMPHIS 13 0 24 3 UTEP 7 5 14 12 SOUTHERN MISS 10 3 21 7 TULSA 6 7 14 13 UCF 8 5 18 9 TULANE 6 6 18 9 MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS EAST CAROLINA 7 6 15 10 HOUSTON 4 8 15 10 UAB 5 7 13 14 SMU 3 9 13 14 MARSHALL 5 8 12 15 RICE 1 11 5 21 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Herd softball wraps up weekend with .500 day

HERDZONE.COM UNCG rallied in the bottom of the third, The Marshall softball team splits the - day with a 7-2 loss to the host team, UNC Marshall and UNCG were kept off the with junior Aisha Figueroa's (1-for-4) scoreboard through the fifth and sixth in the season against Drexel, 4-0. one-out single to third base. Freshman ning, and despite the two-run double by Greensboro, and their first shutout win of Danielle Vega (1-for-3) put Figueroa in Valle in the top of the seventh the Herd fell Valle (2-for-3) registered the first hit scoring position with a hit to left center. to the Spartans with a final 7-2 score. - The Thundering Herd's senior Jazmine Spartans' pinch runner Allison Geiner The Thundering Herd kept Drexel and Figueroa both advanced bases on a fifthscoreless and ended through the sevengame with innings. a total Wil of on two outs in the first inning, bringing wild pitch. liamson had seven strikeouts before the freshman Katalin Lucas (1-for-4) to the UNCG's Lindsay Thomas (1-for-2) drew theplate. inning. Lucas singled to right field, but a walk from Williamson, loading the bases 13. was caught stealing for the third out of for junior Katelyn Bedwell (1-for-3), who In the bottom of the third Alexandra singled to left for an RBI. Horsmon reached Bayne and Kristina Braxton (1-for-2) Senior Andi Williamson retired the first on a fielder's choice that prevented Geiner were walked, giving Marshall an early wasthree prepared hitters into thebattle. Spartans' After an lineup, interfer but- from scoring. Robb drew a walk from- edge with no outs registered. Gue (1-for- UNCG's redshirt-junior Raeanne Hanks Williamson, allowing Thomas to score. 3) reached on a fielder's choice forcing sent two members of the Marshall hitting Spartans' junior pinch hitter Toni Mac Bayne out at second. Hope (1-for-1) ence automatic out at second base, Hanks Reynolds doubled to left center, bringing plate.singled through the left side, moving the all runners around the bases to stretch the runners over and bringing Valle to the staff back to the dugout with strikeouts to UNCG lead 6-0 with two outs on the board. end the top of the second inning. Marshall's freshman pitcher Halie Vance The Herd's senior third baseman hit a Spartans' senior Eileen Horsmon (1-for- inning.was substituted in for Williamson, and a SAC fly that put Marshall's first run of the 3) doubled to right center, putting herself fly out to center field ended the five-run thegame bottom on the scoreboard.of the fifth inning with two in scoring position. Horsmon rounded the Marshall scored the rest of the runs in tobases right. to score the first run of the game off The Spartans' defense worked quick of senior Heather Robb 's (1-for-1) single for a 1-2-3 outing. The bottom of the outs, beginning with a Gue single up the- fourth started with UNCG's Dominique middle. Gue robbed the Dragons' second Marshall's senior Ashley Gue (2-for- Madruga's single to left center, but was and third base, putting her one sto 3) hit up the middle to get on base with first.out at second with a fielder's choice len base away from matching assistant one out on the board in the top of the that put her teammate Figueroa on coach Amanda Williams' career record third. Senior Bri Anna Hope reached on of 88. Two runs were walked in, and the a fielder's choice, and a throwing error Figueroa stole second, allowing herself third run was taken on a wild pitch. by the pitcher allowed Gue to advance to forto be UNCG, in scoring bringing position. Thomas Vega's to thegrounder plate. hittingWilliamson .500 (3-for-6) had a total and ofValle 18 strikeoutshad three second. to first would put two outs on the board between both games. Gue ended the day A fielder's choice would force Gue back to the dugout, move Hope to second and put The freshman catcher brought Figueroa total RBI's. - HERDZONE.COM Valle on first. UNCG's Hanks would close the inninghome with for the a double Spartans. to the right side, but a The Herd will take on Drexel at 11:00 Senior outfielder Ashley Gue went 3 of 6 in Sunday’s pair of games. top of the inning with a strikeout, keeping The Bedwell ground out to third would end the a.m. and UNCG at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb Herd off the board for another inning. ruary 25. Baseball falls to Charlotte, Remains at .500 record 49er’s appear close By CAITIE SMITH ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR to dealing Alex Smith Sophomore redshirt Kolin Stanley faced season.a two-out single from designated hitter andthree two-thirds batters and innings. gave up a run, and junior Alfredo Brito. Brito has four RBI on the By MATTHEW BARROWS Despite leading twice in the contest, Ryan Hopkins allowed three runs in one THE SACRAMENTO BEE (MCT) the Marshall University baseball team fell - The second run came from outfielder- to future Conference USA rival, Charlotte, Freshman Brandyn Sittinger threw two Chase Vogelbach, who reached on a base Monday by a score of 7-3. shutout innings for the Herd. The Ohio na hit and was hit in by second baseman An Alex Smith appears closer thirdA string inning, of two errors in wouldthe sixth be inning the Herd’s and tive did not allow a hit or a walk during his drew Dundon. - to leaving the 49ers next demise, as the team committed two in the stint on the mound. moreDundon is hitting had .333his third this doubleseason. in as many month after reports this week Junior Josh King only allowed one gamesMarshall and finishedis now thetied day at three2-3. The wins sopho and linked him to the spot where offone of each these in errors.the seventh and eighth innings. hit during one and one third innings of three losses on the year. -many Kansas former City. San Francisco All but one of the 49ers runs were scored pitching. King led the team in earned run quarterbacks seem to end up- average last season and did not give up a Freshman Michael Taylor got the nod for run Monday. againstThe Herd USC-Upstate will be backand Wofford. on the diamond League sources said Mon- Monday’s matchup, working two and two The Herd started things off with a run- FridayCaitie in Smith Spartanburg, can be N.C., contacted for games at day the 49ers are not locked thirds innings and allowed three runs — in the first inning, as speedster Isaac [email protected]. into a deal but that team of two were unearned. Ballou led off with a single, reached sec ficials have told others at Four relievers saw action after Taylor. ond on a throwing error and scored on the scouting combine in Indianapolis that they are Quinn - combined for just two Herd track and field finish C-USA Championships strong confident a trade will be made wins and a 63.9 passer rating. and that they plan to have 15 Smith has made it clear he HERDZONE.COM picks in the April draft. wants a chance at a starting They have 11 selections job. second-best total of the day. Crystal Walker Johnson, Dyer, Pierson and Hadassah Lynch forwith losing three free more agents expected a year Chiefs coach Andy Reid Three Marshall student-athletes finished- came in fifth and got four points for her scored a point with its eighth-place finish next month as compensation- also may have had his eye on in the top 10 of the triple jump to highlight 12.28 meter jump. Loren Dyer's jump of in a school-record 3:47.26. - Smith dating back to last year. the Herd's performance Sunday on the fi- meter11.59 metersdash with placed a time her of10th. 56.07 to garner Amanda Hottenstein placed 10th in the Smith.ago. The 15th pick ostensi ESPN's Trent Dilfer, a former minghamnal day of CrossPlex. competition at the 2013 Indoor Amber Pierson finished fifth in the 400 shot put with a 13.50 meter distance, fol bly would come in a deal for teammate of Smith's, told The Track and Field Championships at the Bir lowed by Bethany Drury in 20th at 11.72 - whenChronicle Smith last was montha free agent that - four more points for the Herd. Her time meters and Elaine Derricott in 22nd at- No trades can be finalized Reid was interested in Smith- As a team, the Herd finished with 26.5 was just .05 seconds off the school record 11.07 meters. until the league calendar be points, with 18.5 of those coming on Sun in the event. Paige Govey and Alexandria Phares com- gins March 12, and the 49ers in 2012 and Reid was coach day. The 26.5 points is an increase of 7.5 Vanessa Jules scored a point and a half peted in the mile run with Govey placing will keep the trade window ing the Eagles. - over last year's total for the program. for the Herd when she tied for seventh 19th in a time of 5:12.64, which was a per open until that point. Three Smith was one of the league's Jasia Richardson recorded eight points overall with a 1.68 meter high jump. sonal best by seven seconds, and Phares days after that, however, the- top quarterbacks before he suf when she jumped 12.55 meters for the The 4x400 meter relay team of Shanice finishing 25th in 5:27.69. mains49ers on will the owe roster Smith on April a $1 fered a concussion Nov. 11. million roster bonus. If he re of Hehis ledpass the attempts 49ers to – a bet 6-2- record, completed 70 percent Legislator seeks attorney general probe of NCAA investigation into Miami 1, they will owe him his full Bono$8.5 million both salary.went to Kansas ter than any full-time starter- By MICHEAL CASAGRANDE the NCAA for the its improper handling CityJoe after Montana playing and for Steve the in 2012 – and had a 104.1 SUN SENTINEL (MCT) - passer rating. His last at language in the official notice of allegations- tempt before the concussion delivered to Miami on Tuesday. The school of evidence gathering. As much of 20 per 49ers, and former 49ers was a touchdown to Michael The University of Miami's clash with the was charged with the serious "lack of insti- cent of the case against Miami was thrown stintsquarterbacks with the Chiefs. Steve DeBerg Crabtree, and in his last full NCAA is getting political. - tutional control," resulting from the alleged out after the NCAA learned of its origin. and Elvis Grbac also had game he completed 18 of State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, decade-long run of improper conduct in Enforcement staff members worked with 19 passes and threw three is requesting a full attorney general inves volving former booster Nevin Shapiro. - the bankruptcy attorney representing Kansas City makes sense touchdowns in a 24-3 win- tigation into the NCAA's "corrupt" probe Abruzzo doesn't appear to have strong Shapiro to ask NCAA-related questions to for Smith, especially after new over the Cardinals. of Miami athletics. Officials in Attorney ties to the University of Miami. He grad witnesses under oath. The NCAA has no general manager John Dorsey A week after the concus General Pam Bondi's office confirmed they uated from Lynn University in 2003, subpoena power. said in Indianapolis that he- sion, Smith watched as Colin were reviewing the request after receiving according to his webpage. He was elected "Among other acts of wrongdoing, the didn't think there were any Kaepernick lead the 49ers in Abruzzo's sharp-toned letter Thursday. to the senate last November after four NCAA was so desperate to gather evidence first round-caliber quarter a rout over the Bears. Smith Copying U.S. Attorney General Eric years in the House of Representatives. He's- against the University of Miami that it backs in the draft. The Chiefs never regained his starting Holder, Abruzzo took several swings at the the vice chairman of the Commerce and made improper payments to a convicted have the No. 1 pick, and their job. See SMITH | Page 5 NCAA and former Miami booster turned Committee.Tourism Committee as well as the Envi con artist and his lawyer for information it two starting quarterbacks in whistle blower Nevin Shapiro. - ronmental Preservation and Conservation was not allowed to obtain," Abruzzo wrote.- 2012 - Matt Cassel and Brady "NCAA Enforcement Staff violated its - Shapiro is currently serving a 20-year own rules and engaged in corrupt behav Bondi, a graduate of the University of sentence for his involvement in a $930 mil- 260837 ior in an attempt to manufacture misdeeds- Florida and Stetson law school, is review lion Ponzi scheme. against the University of Miami," the letter ing the matter, a spokesperson confirmed. Abruzzo now wants justice for the colle- GINO’S reads. "In doing so, the NCAA has demon The letter, dated Wednesday, arrived in gationgiate athletics has now governing dragged body.on for more than strated a lack of institutional control and- Bondi's office Thursday. "The NCAA's admittedly corrupt investi PARTHENON AD FOR 2/2 may have engaged in unfair trade practices Messages seeking comment from in violation of Florida's Deceptive and Un Abruzzo were not immediately returned two years, and the UniversitySee MIAMI of Miami | Page has 5 2 x 2.0 fair Trade Practices Act." Thursday evening.

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Column Dating violence, a college problem By JOSCELYN GIBSON teens are less likely to talk COLUMNIST about the problem or report it Though it is nearing an end, to an authority. February holds an important To cite one tragic incident, dual-role of being not only the Sept. 30, 2011 at South East month to celebrate healthy High School in Los Angeles, consensual relationships but 17-year old high school senior also the month to bring aware- Cindi Santana was stabbed ness to teen dating violence. to death by her ex-boyfriend, Dating violence is an issue 18-year old Abraham Lopez, that should concern college during their lunch break on women. We should see dating school campus. violence for what it is — a pre- Another reason why it is im- cursor to domestic abuse. The portant to address this issue U.S. Department of Justice re- in college is because it could ported that 1,181 women were offer the perfect opportunity MCT CAMPUS murdered by their intimate for a change, as many of the partner in 2005. We need to abusive dating situations found stop the violence early before it in college have carried over Column gets that far. from a controlling high school Dating violence tends to be relationship. thought of as a lesser form of Women in college should also ‘Just Friends’ and other lies abuse since it tends to take the be aware of the prevalence of form of emotional or verbal drug-facilitated sexual assault, By GINA BARRECA 2. One partner secretly be- like contrails, apparently out of become intimately involved — abuse, although it can include often referred to as “date-rape THE HARTFORD COURANT (MCT) lieves the other is in control the blue but actually evidence or who isn’t about to tell you to physical abuse as well. drugs.” Students in college are You put away the Valentine’s and wields most of the power. of a longer journey, above the rinse and spit? However, people need to particularly susceptible to this candy and put on the Valen- “I can’t go anywhere without heads and outside the horizon 5. The French have a saying: realize that emotional and ver- type of assault because it is of- tine’s pounds. Now it’s time to her knowing where I am and of the ordinary onlooker. Wist- “In every relationship, there is bal abuse can be just as bad as ten done at parties with many face The Six Truths About Re- what I’m doing,” he sighs. “He ful is attractive in books but in one who kisses and one who physical abuse, and may actu- college students present. lationships That Nobody Ever gets antsy if I spend too much life, not so much. offers the cheek.” One always ally work better at controlling Other forms of dating Admits: time away from home and gets 4. If you have conversations loves more; in every pair, one the victims because it causes violence, often referred to as re- 1. When you enter your next weirdly passive aggressive,” about how you are, in fact only is reaching to offer and one the opinions of the abusers to lationship rape, include forced relationship, you become the she moans. “just friends,” you are not “just is deciding whether or not to be internalized by the victims. abortions and forbiddance to person you split up with. Were Together, as if in Broadway friends.” Friends don’t have accept. The internalization of use birth control. Stalking is you the parsimonious one, al- duet, they sing “We always see these conversations. I’ve had Of course, the French also abuse quickly leads to low also a huge problem in dat- ways pinching pennies and your friends! Your family is the friends since junior high; we’ve have tiny waists and that ter- self-esteem and feelings of un- ing violence, especially among putting quarters in meters? one who we have to work so talked a couple of times a week worthiness, which is exactly young adults. People age 18 Were you low on tips and tight hard to please that we never for 40 years. Never have any what the abusers want. That and 19 experience the highest on taxi fares? In your next re- have any fun with them! You of us felt a need to pronounce Americarific custardy even kindat really of quiche good is how they keep the victims rates of stalking according to lationship, you’ll be giving 20s make it so hard when we do ourselves “just friends.” It’s bakeries,you simply so I’m can’t not saying find ev in- from leaving them. the U.S. Department of Justice. to the maitre d’ and spring- what I want to do that we al- not a topic for anybody except erything applies entirely to our Dating violence often begins Additionally, stalkers can moni- ing for indoor parking at the ways end up doing what you people who have the hots for culture. But I bet you’ll agree as less severe actions such as tor and harass their victims airport. want to do, even when it seems each other. that when gauging the roman- name-calling and mockery, but with the greatest of ease on any Were you the tidy one, al- like we’re doing what I want!” Don’t kid yourself. Think tic relationships of others, that can soon escalate into full- one of many social networking ways doing the dishes? Your 3. It is not the “exactly the about it: When dealing with from short-term dalliances to blown physical violence. sites. next squeeze will keep the same” to be friends with peo- your dentist, do you feel a need long-term marriages (always The best action we can As college women, we need kitchen clean enough for ple you had regular (or, even to announce, “You understand hoping these do not exist si- take is to know the signs of to educate ourselves on the neurosurgery and you’ll be more strikingly, irregular) sex that we have good working re- multaneously), it’s easy to see dating abuse so that we may dangers of dating violence so accused of leaving too many with as it is to be friends with lationship but that it doesn’t who’s the kisser and who’s the recognize them in our rela- that we may avoid becoming coffee cups unwashed. people about whom you never go any further?” Probably not. kissee. Only in one’s own re- tionships or in our friends’ victims and so that we might be Did you have to beg for af- have an erotic thought. The phrase is shocking enough lationship do things become relationships. able to help anyone else who fection, only to be told your For example, erstwhile lovers that you naturally avoid saying foggy and are phrases such as The National Center for Vic- tend to complicate conversa- it to an individual holding a live “We’re absolutely balanced” or tims of Crime reported that Recognizing the problem could space? Just watch: You’ll be tions (or Facebook messages) drill in your mouth. If that is in- “We trade off; sometimes it’s one in three teenagers has bemay the find key themselvesto prevention. a victim. thesignificant one craning other your neck needed for a with tiny smoke signals aris- deed the case, and I maintain it me, sometimes it’s him” em- experienced violence in a dat- Joscelyn Gibson can be gulp of fresh air when the hugs ing from their burned bridges. is, why isn’t it shocking enough ployed in all earnestness. ing relationship. This violence contacted at gibson243@ are too frequent and fervid in The “what-ifs,” and “if-onlys,” to avoid saying to anybody 6. Love is a lot of trouble. But tends to go unnoticed because marshall.edu. this next situation. and “who-knows?” can appear with whom you’re not eager to it’s worth it.

page designed and edited by RACHEL FORD | [email protected] 5 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM White House spells out impact automatic budget cuts would have on U.S. By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY bully pulpit to force Republicans to bend. furloughs among civilians working for and CHRISTI PARSONS In the latest standoff, in which automatic the National Guard. The report projected TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU (MCT) cuts would gradually curb federal services, school districts would have to lay off teach- Planes delayed. Teachers laid off. And, Obama is having to work harder to alert the ers and Head Start would have to trim rolls. now, more illegal immigrants slipping past public to the problem, mindful that his bet Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood the Border Patrol. - spent the weekend warning travelers to The White House on Monday added to its body notices, Republicans may have made list of dire consequences that would come theircould case backfire. for reducing If the budget federal ax spending.falls and no are furloughed. from Friday's automatic federal budget cuts, Republicans, meanwhile, have adopted expectObama flight mentions delays aslittle air trafficabout controllersthe origins part of a campaign to ignite public outcry. the strategy of blaming the administration of the much-hated federal belt-tightening. For days, President Barack Obama and for making the wrong cuts. Both he and Congress approved the blunt, his aides have been turning up the volume After meeting with Obama, some Repub- automatic reductions in 2011, hoping law- about the impact of the across-the-board lican governors questioned whether the makers would decide to compromise on a cuts, seeking to gain leverage over Republi- president is engaging in scare tactics. "It's time for the president to show leadership," avoid the cuts. On Monday, Homeland Security Secre- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said. "Enough's wide-rangingInstead, Republicans deficit-reduction and packageDemocrats to tarycans inJanet Washington's Napolitano latest predicted fiscal fight. longer enough. There is room to make the cuts remain locked in a standoff. Obama and lines at U.S. border crossings and a more without jeopardizing critical services." his Democratic allies are demanding that porous border. "Between the ports of entry, Congressional Republicans complained any budget deal include new tax revenue if you reduce the number of Border Patrol Monday that the cuts should target waste- from the wealthy and corporations. Hav- agents, I think you can say, yes, it does af- ful or duplicative programs _ or follow their ing already raised tax rates on top earners fect our ability to keep out illegal migrants proposals to trim domestic programs, in- earlier this year, Republicans have refused. and others trying to enter the country," Na- cluding school lunches and food stamps. There are no signs of deal-making. politano told reporters at the White House. "There is a smarter and better way to go Obama phoned congressional Republican The warnings came as the White House about trying to achieve the reductions in leaders last week. House Speaker John distributed a state-by-state analysis of the spending," said House Majority Leader Eric A. Boehner, R-Ohio, and Senate Majority impact to governors in Washington for Cantor, R-Va. "So the president really ought Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., met almost two their annual meeting. On Tuesday, Obama to stop campaigning and come back to the weeks ago. will travel to Newport News, Va., a ship- table and work with us." Later this week, the Senate will consider building hub already feeling an economic But Obama, as he addressed the gover- alternative plans from both parties, but impact as the Pentagon delays work on an nors at the White House, suggested that they are messaging tools, not solutions. A POOL PHOTO BY DENNIS BRACK | BLACK STAR VIA ABACA PRESS | MCT) aircraft carrier. lawmakers are responsible. "These cuts do Democratic proposal would require those As he has in past battles with Republicans not have to happen," he said. "Congress can earning more than $1 million a year pay a President Barack Obama speaks to the National Governors Association in Congress, the president hopes public turn them off any time with just a little bit minimum 30 percent tax rate. Republicans in the State Dining room of the White House in Washington, D.C., pressure will push his GOP opponents to of compromise." would cut the federal workforce by making Monday. - - one new hire for every three vacancies. roll taxes and student loans, Obama has Neither is expected to overcome the 60- payoffs must be scrutinized compromise. In fights over tax rates, pay After that meeting, White House offi succeeded in using that pressure and his would hit the states, a list that includes vote threshold to pass. Miami to the fullest extent, especially cials briefed reporters on specific cuts that Continued from Page 3 considering the NCAA's role suffered through this abuse as a regulatory institution of of power," he wrote. "While more than 400,000 students the NCAA has been paying off across the nation. Thank you a criminal and his lawyer for for your consideration." Syrian opposition won’t forbidden fruit, the University Miami president Donna of Miami has tried to work Shalala is asking the NCAA to cooperatively with the NCAA punish the school no further and has even self-imposed se- since it has already sat out rious sanctions that included a the last two football postsea- boycott London meeting two-year bowl ban and a con- sons. She said the Hurricanes ference football championship "have suffered enough," in a game. By JANET STOBART when world powers had con- It was not clear whether Kerry said at a news confer- long statement released after and PAUL RICHTER sistently failed to do enough Syria would insist that the ence with British Foreign "I strongly feel that the receiving the notice of allega- LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT) to end their two-year fight insurgents put down their Secretary William Hague. NCAA's abuse of power and tions Tuesday. Syrian opposition mem- against the regime of Syrian weapons before any talks "This moment is ripe for us bers reversed their decision President Bashar Assad. The are held. Russia and the Arab to be considering what more quarterback situation in the to boycott a meeting in Rome rebels have been especially League are trying to broker we can do." Smith National Football League. (I) on Thursday with U.S. Secre- bitter that the West has not talks in a bid to help end the He said President Barack Continued from Page 3 feel strongly about that." tary of State John F. Kerry provided them the heavier Syrian conflict. Obama has been trying to The 49ers have been mum Holding onto Smith, and other world leaders, weapons that they believe The opposition will come figure out how to change the about their plans for Smith, however, seems unlikely averting a potential embar- they need to break a military to Rome in hopes of ob- "calculations on the ground" but on Friday Jim Harbaugh considering the 49ers have rassment for Kerry on his standoff with the regime. taining more weapons that of Assad, who has been un- two valuable players, safety first overseas trip as top U.S. In Moscow, Syrian For- could allow the rebel forces willing to surrender power trade is possible. He said the Dashon Golson and tight end diplomat. eign Minister Walid Moallem to overpower the Assad re- or negotiate with the rebels. teamsaid foralso the could first retain time thatSmith a Delanie Walker, scheduled to Also Monday, Syria's offered what appeared to gime, which so far has stood Hague, too, promised a as a high-priced backup be- become free agents on March foreign minister said in Mos- be the strongest signal to its ground in much of the sharp increase in aid. hind Kaepernick. 12. cow that his government is date that Syrian authori- country. "An appalling injustice is "Alex is an excellent football Goldson wants to be among prepared to talk with the ties were willing to sit down Kerry sent Robert Ford, being done to the people of player," Harbaugh said. "Alex the highest-paid safeties in the opposition, including armed with representatives of the the top U.S. diplomat on Syria, which the world can- is playing the best football of league and Walker will expect rebels. opposition. Syria, to Cairo to try to per- not ignore," he said. "That is his career the last two years. to be paid like a starting tight Walid Bunni, a spokesman "We are ready for dialogue suade the opposition leaders why in the United Kingdom, We think we have the best end. for the Syrian Opposition with anyone who wants dia- to attend the Rome meeting, we believe we must signifi- Council, told Al Arabiya tele- logue, including those who and had personally called cantly increase our support vision on Monday that the are fighting with arms in Khatib to urge him to attend for the Syrian opposition, members of the umbrella their hands, because we are the meeting. On Monday in on top of our large contri- group had changed their confident that reforms can- London, his first stop of a butions to the humanitarian minds about boycotting the not be carried out through nine-day trip to Europe and relief effort, and we are pre- so-called Friends of Syria bloodshed, but through the Middle East, Kerry had paring to do just that." meeting, after promises dialogue," Moallem said be- signaled that the Obama Kerry and Hague were not from U.S. and allied figures fore meeting with Russian administration intended to specific on what shape the that they will increase aid Foreign Minister Sergei Lav- sharply increase its aid to new aid would take. to the rebels. Bunni said the rov, Russia's RT network the rebels, despite its wari- There has been growing rebels will go to Rome "and reported. ness to be drawn further pressure on Washington to we will see if the promises Assad had previously into the conflict. arm to the rebels, and some are different this time." indicated that his govern- "We are determined that U.S. officials have signaled Some members of the op- ment would not talk to the Syrian opposition is not that the White House might position group believed "terrorists," as he and his going to be dangling in the at some point agree to do so. they should not give their representatives refer to the wind, wondering where the Obama firmly rejected the tacit blessing to the meeting rebels and their backers. support is, if it's coming," idea last year.

help individuals suffering from of whatever else is going on for some of the women here have Anorexia EDs. them.” friends suffering with these is- Continued from Page 1 “It may be framed in a nega- Heather Sprouse, a sociology sues and can now go out with a CL020413 “These sites are sanctuar- tive way,” Chapman said. “But graduate student, came to the better understanding of how to ies for these people,” Chapman that doesn’t mean there aren’t presentation with an interest help them.” CLASSIFIED things to be learned from on how the topics would be dis- The Women’s Center will new community of people who them.” cussed in an academic setting. sponsor another event in light CLASSIFIED understandsaid. “They’re them.” about finding a Chapman discussed the point Sprouse said only three of National Eating Disorder For a decade, people have - people in the room raised Awareness Week. Chapman 2 x 8.0 tried to shut these sites down, ing a large factor in many cases their hand at the beginning of will discuss “The War on Obe- yet they still reappear. Chap- ofMcElfish eating madedisorders on controlin women be the presentation even though sity: More Harm than Good?” man discussed what can be today. there were almost 40 people in Wednesday at 7 p.m. in room learned about eating disorders “It all comes down to feelings attendance. 2WCC in the MSC. from these websites since they of control,” Chapman said. “This “It increases awareness, Caitlin Kinder-Munday can are not going away. It provides seems like the only way they which I think is helpful,” be contacted at kindermun- information on how people can can manage their life because Sprouse said. “Because maybe [email protected].

March 17. (Papal installa- A Vatican spokesman also of the scandal over documents Pope tions traditionally take place said Monday that Benedict leaked by his personal butler, Continued from Page 2 on Sundays.) That would al- would leave secret a much- Some analysts expect the low the next pontiff to lead speculated-about report on the corruption in the Vatican's up- cardinals then to decide to celebrations beginning on inner workings of the Vatican, perwhich echelons. showed infightingItalian media and open their conclave about Palm Sunday, March 24, and which will be given to his suc- have issued reports purport- March 10 so that they can culminating on Easter a week cessor to read but not to the ing to reveal the contents of the try to agree on a successor to later. cardinals. top-secret dossier, but the Vati- Benedict within a week and The rule change is one of The report was commis- can has dismissed the accounts have the new pope installed sioned by Benedict in the wake as baseless.

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Birke Art Gallery to feature ceramics CASEY MCDONOUGH

By CODI MOHR York, and the 45th Annual Conference of the National Council on work to supplement three-dimensional installations of mixed THE PARTHENON Education for the Ceramic Arts in Tampa, Fla. media, Frederick Bartolovic, assistant professor of ceramics at Professional artists will present and display their work in Jaye Ike, special projects coordinator for the College of Fine Marshall, said. ceramics and mixed media at a joint exhibition at Marshall Uni- Arts, commented on the experience each artist creates. “The work of these ceramists is uniquely accessible to peo- versity’s Birke Art Gallery starting Tuesday. “Both artists use the medium of ceramics as a point of de- ple interested in all different media,” Bartolovic said in a press The exhibition, entitled “Connection: Formation through parture to investigate questions relating to information and release. Disconnect,” features the works of Darien Johnson and Casey the documentation of experience,” Ike said in a press release. The exhibition opens Tuesday with a reception at 5 p.m. McDonough. and McDonough will lead a discussion of art, education and Johnson, currently a professor of ceramics at Buffalo State varying degrees of density while Johnson makes very inclusive experiences. College in Buffalo, N.Y., has been featured in exhibitions in Cali- work,“McDonough distilling creates an intense expansive amount installations of information that into fill spacea single to A closing discussion by Johnson will take place on Thursday, fornia, Minnesota, Kentucky and other states across the country. object.” March 14 at 6:30 p.m. following a reception at 5:30 p.m. McDonough, who holds a degree in marine biology and art - from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla., is known for the stallation created by McDonough and Marshall art students and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and Mon- numerous lectures he has given at national institutions includ- duringThe presentationthe previous week.will also feature a site-specific ceramic in day,The 6 p.m.Birke to Art 8 p.m. Gallery is located on the first floor of Smith Hall ing Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., Hunter College in New The artists utilize the two-dimensional elements of their Codi Mohr can be contacted at [email protected].

DARIEN JOHNSON Career Services plans proper etiquette opportunity for students

By HAYLEE ROBERTS napkin goes, how and when to pass the bread Thompson has been a feature in the Spring “There are also other professors who are THE PARTHENON and know who takes the lead,” Hogsett said. Etiquette Dinner with Marshall for five years. offering this dinner as an extra credit op- Many students worry about presenting them- “Overall, this just gives them an opportunity “She is great at focusing on the college portunity for their students,” Hogsett said. selves in a job interview, but few worry about to feel more comfortable when interviewing in professionals, including law schools and “Which is great, because students get to other important elements of presentation, such this type of scenario.” professional schools,” Hogsett said. “She advance in their classes as well as learn a as manners. Debby Stoler, assistant director of develop- loves the college population and getting professional development skill for their fu- The Marshall University Career Services de- ment and outreach in Career Services, said this the opportunity to teach students proper ture also.” partment is giving students the opportunity etiquette.” Hogsett said that after the event, students to learn proper etiquette manners Wednesday a lunch or dinner interview. There are already 45 students registered take away the fact that the university cares with the Spring Etiquette Dinner. helps“Often students times, feel students more confident are uneasy while havingabout to attend the etiquette dinner. about their future. The dinner is a part of Career Services’ how to act professionally during this type of Hogsett said she plans to have about 50 or “These type of programs are very infor- professional development programs that interview and we want them to be able to be 60 registered before the Tuesday deadline. mational to them, including learning how to - The dinner will include a four-course meal dress, how to communicate with others and a similar job interview,” Stoler said. including soup, salad, entrée and dessert. what a professional mock interview session opportunities.are designed to give juniors and seniors fi confident,Terri Thompson, prepared andetiquette comfortable consultant going intofor Students are expected to dress in profes- is like,” Hogsett said. “I just think these pro- nalDenise polishing Hogsett, for interviews director forof theirCareer first Ser job- Etiquette in Action in Paris, Ky., will attend the sional attire. fessional development opportunities help vices, said students are often given a second event to help and teach students proper eti- Tickets can be purchased at the Career students feel more comfortable and confi- interview over lunch or dinner and that the quette techniques. Services Center and will be refunded upon dent in similar settings.” etiquette dinner helps them learn proper eti- Thompson specializes in helping college attendance to the dinner. The dinner will be in Room BE5 in the Me- quette to have during an interview where food students prepare for proper etiquette in an Marshall’s Lewis College of Business 200 morial Student Center and will start at 6:30 is being served. interview setting and has traveled all over the class requires students to attend the dinner p.m. “Students will learn to navigate all the forks country to many different schools to teach pro- as a part of their professional development Haylee Roberts can be contacted at rob- and spoons and glasses, know where the fessional development programs. course. [email protected].

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