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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Marshall Digital Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP rthenon by an authorized administrator of Marshall Digital Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 | VOL. 118 NO. 92 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com INSIDE: Black Lives NEWS, 2 MU DAY Matter panel > WINTER WEATHER to focus on > COLA CONFERENCE modern > COLOR CHANGE AT THE PHOTOS BY LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON culture Marshall's head football coach Doc Holliday and Interim President Gary White commemorate Senate Resolutions honoring the Marshall football team Wednesday in Charleston. By AMY NAPIER CAPITOL THE PARTHENON Marshall University's Marshall football, Kopp honored in Students for Appalachian Socialism organization is Charleston despite weather conditions presenting a Black Lives Matter panel from 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the AP PHOTO | CHARLESTON DAILY MAIL | CRAIG CUNNINGHAM Memorial Student Center's Shawkey Dining Room. The panel will discuss SPORTS, 3 racial oppression in modern culture as well as racial identity. > SWEETHEART CLINIC Panelists will include > BASKETBALL Keelon Hinton, Marshall psychology professor, and Lamont Lilly, an activist from North Carolina. The event is scheduled near the assassination an- niversary of human rights activist Malcolm X. Sophomore Kenedi Wil- son said she plans to go to Marshall head football coach Doc Holliday prepares to accept a A delegate applauds during Marshall Day at the Capitol as Senate the event. “I think it's important to LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON Senate Resolution to honor the Marshall football team during Resolutions honor Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp and the Marshall Day at the Capitol Wednesday in Charleston. Marshall football team Wednesday in Charleston. understand where our university stands in terms of “He did so much for Marshall racism,” Wilson said. “A lot of OPINION, 4 By LEXI BROWNING “As Marshall people, we sit University in such a short period times we tend to think that THE PARTHENON of time,” White said. “I’m very racism ended in the 1960s, > WHITE FEMINISM Inclement weather did not stop the there and think that [Kopp] pleased, and I think it was very but that's not true. It's still West Virginia Legislature from paying rather prominent in this ru- > TRANSPORTATION tribute to President Stephen J. Kopp only really represented Virginia Legislature to recognize ral area we live in.” and recognizing the accomplish- hisfitting service for both with houses a resolution.” in the West Wilson said she hopes to > NOSTALGIA ments of the 2014 Marshall football Marshall in what he did, but White echoed both chambers see strong support from the team Wednesday at Marshall Univer- in saying not only had West Vir- community. sity Day at the Capitol. his efforts were echoed ginia adopted Kopp and his wife “This is something I feel Senate Resolution 36, spon- Jane Kopp as beloved residents, strongly about,” Wilson said. sored by Senator Robert Plymale, statewide and still echo today.” but the Kopp family had adopted “I'm really hoping to see a D-Wayne, memorialized the life and loved the state too. big turnout.” of Kopp and elaborated on his DUNCAN WAUGAMAN “His death was untimely and SAS said they expect an au- accomplishments. tragic, but our job now is to dience of 50-100 members. Gary White, Marshall interim Amy Napier can be con- president, said the resolution honor- both legislative chambers was a suiting tacted at napier168@live. ing Kopp, his personal friend, between privilege. See CAPITOL page 5 marshall.edu. LIFE, 6 > NUTRITION NAMASTE ‘CABARET ’ MIKAELA KEENER | THE PARTHENON opens for eight-show run TODAY’S WEATHER: PROVIDED BY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY METEOROLOGY STUDENTS

By MIKAELA KEENER rehearsals at the beginning of the spring semester production of “Cabaret” was also used for the set. THE PARTHENON Jan. 12. “Cabaret” takes place at the Kit Kat Klub in Berlin, Marshall University’s School of Music and Theatre The experimental theatre was designed to bring Germany during the Nazis’ rise to power in 1931. presented its opening night of “Cabaret” Wednesday the Kit Kat Klub—setting of the show—to life for au- The musical focuses around Sally Bowles, a cabaret at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre. dience members. Cabaret tables placed around the performer played by senior Emily Pritchard, and The performance kicked off the eight-night run of stage helped set the mood for the show. According her relationship with Cliff Bradshaw, an American the show. to the program, this design became tradition for pro- writer played by Timothy Woda, a junior. Before the production, Nicole Perron, director and ductions of the show since its revival in 1998. Seven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. choreographer, said Wednesday’s show was a spe- Marshall freshman Victoria Mabe said she likes Thursday through Saturday and Feb. 26 through cial performance due to the cancelation of classes how interactive it is. Feb. 28. There will be a matinee performance 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Perrone said Wednesday’s “They can connect with everybody,” Mabe said. March 1 at the experimental theater. performance was to be a dress rehearsal for the “It’s just different from any show I’ve ever seen.” Mikaela Keener can be contacted at keener31@ cast because of the lost rehearsals. The cast started The cabaret sign used in Marshall’s 1979 marshall.edu.

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No relief from winter: Cold lingers over much of country

LEFT: Heavy snow reduced visibility and made travel difficult around Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday. Even the Interstates were snow covered.

BELOW: The snowfall was so heavy that within a couple of hours there was enough snow for Jed Pettigrew, 17, to sled ride at George Washington High School in Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday. AP PHOTOS | CHARLESTON DAILY MAIL | CRAIG CUNNINGHAM

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WINTER WINS AGAIN Low temperatures gripped much of the South, Remember that New York tourism Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday, - freezing and refreezing snow and ice and mak- tial visitors should go to the Florida ing roads hazardous for those who'd ventured Keys?office website that suggested poten out. In many areas, the cold was expected to stay Well, its website crashed. for days. Bruce Stoff of the Ithaca-Tompkins The refreeze has already played out over and County Convention and Visitors over in New England, where mountains of snow Bureau says nearly 150,000 views are piled high. Here's a look at how people are crashed the site on Tuesday handling the weather: afternoon. On Sunday, Visitithaca.com posted RUSH HOUR WARNINGS images of Key West and provided links to Flor- get close enough for a grab. That changed on ida Keys websites. The site said, "We surrender" COMMUTING NIGHTMARE Sunday night when Courtney Davis and his urged commuters to leave early and avoid a and "Winter, you win" and suggested that a visit Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says he's girlfriend, Tiffany Bennett, spotted her running snowyIn the rush Baltimore-Washington hour. region, officials to Key West was a better option than frozen cen- done with excuses and wants the contractor from an abandoned trailer. Hampered by deep, Forecasts called for a possible 1 to 2 inches tral New York. that operates the MBTA's commuter rail system of snow between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., with low - to take steps to improve service that has been dog couldn't get away again. visibility, high winds, and falling temperatures. merous inquiries about tourism in upstate New crippled by brutal winter weather. fluffyCarl snow Patten after Jr., who'sa series been of heavy keeping storms, the pooch the Combined, that can make for slick roads and York.The upside: Stoff says his office fielded nu Baker met privately early Wednesday with in his heated garage since then, said Tuesday dangerous driving conditions. three senior representatives of Keolis Commuter that he's using two collars on her: one a harness DON'T JUMP Services. and the other around her neck, just to be safe. a snowstorm. Boston residents overwhelmed by massive The governor later told reporters that Keolis' "It's like Houdini, this dog," Patten said. Transportation officials say it's bad timing for snowfalls the last month have been recording service recovery plan was not satisfactory and TOILET SNOWPLOW videos of themselves jumping out of windows the company must do a better job of communi- ROOF RAGE Talk about a pooper scooper. and into snowbanks, and Mayor Marty Walsh cating with the riding public. - A man in suburban Washington, D.C., attached wants them to cut it out. There have been widespread reports of long ings about the potential for roofs to collapse a plow to the motorized toilet, which he had al- Walsh chastised thrill-seekers who've been delays on commuter rail lines and passengers underMassachusetts the weight officialsof snow arethat stepping has built up up warn in ready made for a parade this past summer. waiting for trains that never arrive. recent weeks. David Goldberg of Rockville, Maryland calls then posting the videos on social media websites. Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gatzu- the contraption "Loo-cy," and it comes complete filmingWalsh themselves says, "It's a performing foolish thing the to frosty do, and feat you and DOGGONE IT nis said owners of residential and commercial with a toilet paper stand and a magazine rack. could kill yourself." Here's an upside to all this snow: It was so buildings should be aware of signs of stress on Goldberg posted a YouTube video of himself He says Boston "isn't Loon Mountain," a New deep in Troy, New Hampshire, that residents roofs, including ceilings that are sagging or de- sitting on the commode while plowing about 4 Hampshire ski resort. He said Monday the stunts - veloping cracks. inches of snow Tuesday in front of a hardware are dangerous as city workers struggle to clear triever that had been on the lam for three years. store he owns in Bethesda, Maryland. snow-clogged streets and deal with snowbanks wereThe finally wily female able to pup, capture who's a black3 or 4 Labrador years old, re 10 feet high. had been spotted regularly, but nobody could See WEATHER page 5 COLA Conference extends submission date University makes color By PATRICK BREEDEN application must contain a 12-word THE PARTHENON title and 200-word abstract for the The Marshall University Col- proposed project. change official lege of Liberal Arts Research and Conference chairman Viatcheslav Creativity Conference application Gratchev said the conference is an By NICHOLE HENDERSON “When it was printed, the ink color was deadline is extended to Feb. 25. opportunity for undergraduate stu- THE PARTHENON dark, and it was very hard to be consistent The conference features the ana- dents to present research and gain Marshall University’s Board of Gov- throughout different types of printing ma- lytic, creative and empirical works experience similar to graduate level ernors recently made the decision to terials,” Jarrell said. “So it was suggested of critical analysis of text, theory, presentations. through a committee that we change to poetry, short stories and research hunter green (PMS 356) to kelly green PMS 354 to be a brighter kelly green.” projects by undergraduate students. unique,” Gratchev said. “Marshall, (PMSofficially 354). change the school color from John Winters, director of printing ser- A faculty member must approve for“The 15 years benefit in aof row, this isconference offering is Mallory Jarrell, University Communica- 294790 the proposed research as work an opportunity to undergraduate tions marketing & branding coordinator, the Board of Governors but the issue was GINO’S that meets the scholarly expecta- students to present their own inde- said the university changed the color a broughtvices said forth the finaland presented decision was by Ginnymade by PARTHENON, TRIVIA AD tions of the Research and Creativity pendent research. There are tons couple years ago. Painter, senior vice president for commu- 1 x 4.0 Conference. The faculty member of conferences across the country, “That was when the athletic teams nications and marketing at Marshall. oversees the project to ensure it is across the region and across the changed their uniform colors, and you saw “We want to maintain consistency in completed. state for graduate students, but an all of the apparel at local retailers change order to better relate to what is happening Students who want to participate undergraduate who has an idea and as well to the brighter kelly green,” Jarrell in the athletics arena because they are the wants to put it forward will not be said. most visible as far as the apparel goes,” application form found on the Col- accepted.” Jarrell explained how the darker green Winters said. “The university wanted to legein the of conference Liberal Arts’ must website fill out and the was harder to work with and became submit the form to an adviser. Each See COLA page 5 problematic while reproducing. See COLOR CHANGE page 5

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM SWEETHEART CLINIC IS SET TO HELP YOUNG ATHLETES

the girls really enjoy the clinic. “It is a great way to get them Center. Participants will then be invited to attend the By JILL SHEMANSKI interested in sports and to be active,” Strickland said. “They Marshall women’s basketball game versus University of Al- THE PARTHENON truly enjoy hanging out with all of the student-athletes be- abama at Birmingham with free admission at 1 p.m. The Marshall University Athletic Department is having cause they look at them as role models.” Family members and visitors of participants may pur- the 18th Annual Sweetheart Clinic 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Check-in for participants will last from 9-9:30 a.m. in the chase a ticket to the women’s basketball game at the clinic Chris Cline Athletic Complex Indoor Athletic Facility. indoor facility. The clinic will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. for $3. The clinic is a free event open to girls ages 4-12. After the clinic, participants will have a pizza party and a Jill Shemanski can be contacted at shemanski@mar- The Sweetheart Clinic began in 1998 in recognition of Na- Marshall cheerleader-led pep rally in the Cam Henderson shall.edu. tional Girls and Women in Sports Day. Since its inception, more than 2,000 girls have participated with the opportunity to learn developmental skills in nine women’s sports. Each year the Sweetheart Clinic is made possible at Mar- shall through loyal partners, who have an appreciation for the Herd and National Girls and Women in Sports Day event. Sponsors and companies including Sodexo, Colonial Lanes, Papa Johns, Marshall Surgery, AMP Gymnastics, Val- ley Health, WV WIC Program, Marshall OB/GYN, Marshall Family Medicine and Signs Unlimited helped to make the clinic a possibility this year. Former Marshall volleyball player Samantha Bane said the clinic is rewarding. “The Sweetheart Clinic is a great way to get involved with the young aspiring athletes in the Huntington community,” Bane said. “I remember how I was when I was a kid, and having the opportunity to give back by teaching girls about the sport I love is extremely rewarding.” Participants will be divided into age groups and will ro- tate through nine different stations, learning developmental sports skills from each of the Marshall’s women’s sports coaches and student athletes. In addition to developmental skill instruction, participants will receive a free t-shirt. Assistant Marshall volleyball coach Taylor Strickland said LEXI BROWNING | THE Herd women’s soccer prepares to take on University of Cincinnati Sept. 12, 2014 at the Veteran’s Memorial Soccer Complex. PARTHENON Herd Men’s Basketball to take By ADAM POLSKY 56-53. The Blue Raiders had seven THE PARTHENON seniors on that team but the Herd Marshall University’s men’s bas- has lost some key players since ketball team will face a road test then,as well. Former starting point on Blue Raiders Thursday in conference for Middle guard Kareem Canty transferred to Tennessee State University in Mur- Auburn University among other ros- freesboro, Tennessee. ter shake-ups. The Thundering Herd comes in at The Herd was on the outside of 9-16 (5-7), which is good for 11 in the conference tournament looking the C-USA standings. The Blue Raid- in just a few weeks ago, but now it ers enter play at 13-13 (6-7) landing them at eight in conference standings. rapid pace. However, the teams are heading in findsSophomore itself climbing forward the Ryan ranks Taylor at a different directions. The Herd won said losing 12 of 13 games at one point in the season did not deter his recently came off of an upset victory overfour ofWestern its past fiveKentucky contests University, and most “We’ve seen teams come out of 87-82. MTSU dropped three of its streaksteam’s confidence. like that and be good,” Taylor past four matchups and capped off said. “We can make it into the tour- the stretch by losing a heartbreaker nament as a 12 seed, but if you’re to University of North Texas, 57-56. playing, and you’re hot, it doesn’t Marshall won four straight C-USA matter what your record is.” home games and three straight con- The game was originally sched- ference games overall. Head coach uled for 8 p.m. Thursday but weather Dan D’Antoni said streaks like this are conditions have forced the start time fun to be a part of. to be 5 p.m. “It’s fun, it’s not like you’re pulling Marshall will face University of teeth,” D’Antoni said. “It’s a great time Alabama at Birmingham 8 p.m. Sat- in your life as a coach and as a player.” urday to round out its two-game The last time both teams met was road trip. Aleksa Nikolic goes for a dunk during Feb. 2, 2014 when Middle Tennessee Adam Polsky can be contacted Thundering Herd Madness Oct. 23, 2014 at squeaked out a win in Huntington, at [email protected]. the Cam Henderson Center. LEXI BROWNING | THE PARTHENON

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page designed and edited by JESSICA STARKEY| [email protected] C M Y K 50 INCH 4 Opinion THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM EDITORIAL The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and Thursday during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for news In a world of advanced technology, and editorial content. CODI MOHR EXECUTIVE EDITOR some are seeking nostalgia instead [email protected] In a world comprised of generally borne out of nostal- connection to our past that moves at a much faster pace advancing technologies, the gia, but what about periods generates such interest in than ever before, and some- JOCELYN GIBSON GEOFFREY FOSTER human obsession with the of history further back in recreating it. We only have times it is nice to slow down MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR past remains vigilant. This time? Fairs and festivals that historical writings, works of and take a moment to sit back [email protected] [email protected] prevailing interest is not lim- emulate a certain period of art and some photographs to and relax. JESSICA STARKEY MEGAN OSBORNE ited to the far past, such as history are always prevalent. connect us to the past, and But most importantly, his- the Civil War era or medieval While often anachronistic, such things can only take us tory, either through study or SPORTS EDITOR LIFE! EDITOR England, but more recent people all over the world en- so far. History is like an un- anachronism, teaches us to [email protected] [email protected] eras, such as the ‘70s. gage in such events, either as climbable mountain peak: we understand where we were DONYELLE MURRAY KRISTA SHIFFLETT In downtown Huntington, spectators or reenactors. can see it, we have an idea of and where we are going. The amidst Sprint and Intelos As we move forward, we what it might be like at the past is a lesson: it shows us SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER COPY EDITOR stores, there is a vintage video are always looking back. summit, but there is no way our successes and failures. It [email protected] [email protected] game store with playable en- What is it about the past to know all the details. So we guides us down the right path tertainment systems from the that invites such interest? The so that we have a better idea SHANNON STOWERS ANDREA STEELE ‘80s and vintage arcade ma- further technology advances, can. where the future might lead ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR chines. It is not uncommon the greater the interest in the fillPeople’s in the blanksobsession as best with we [email protected] [email protected] to walk by the place and see past seems to grow. There are the past can also be a way future, but with the past as a a number of factors for this, to escape the real world for lesson,us. No one one can can at predict least make the SANDY YORK interest in the recent past is but it is arguably the severed a while. The modern world a pretty good guess. FACULTY ADVISER it filled with people. People’s [email protected]

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COLUMN portfolio, natural gas is next at amazingly, is shipped by rail, incidents than was spilled in In the bigger picture, how- 27 percent, coal at 19 percent, according to James Conca writ- the previous 37 years.” ever, the nation needs to renewable energy at 10 per- ing in an April 2014 Forbes With Monday’s train derail- develop a long-term, cohesive cent, and nuclear at 8 percent, column. ment, Montgomery, W.Va., now and realistic national energy according to the U.S. Energy Each method of transpor- joins the list of places — Lac strategy — something that has Why I am rejecting the Information Administration. tation has its own unique Megantic, Quebec; Lynchburg been talked about since the The oil is produced — pulled Va; Pickens County, Ala.; 1973 energy crisis but never from underground rock and without risk. among others — that have fully developed. That strategy reservoirs — wherever those problems and benefits. None is seen dramatic and dangerous needs to encourage rapid de- reserves are. Before being energy boom and a lack of velopment of an integrated term “white feminism” pipelineAmid acapacity, North Conca American re- volatile Bakken crude. network of modern, safe and get from production area to ported, oil shipping by rail has oilConsidering tanker fires the involving increase the By JOCELYN GIBSON program called the Women’s used, oil must be refined. To sharply increased. in oil transport, the CSX Corp. pipelines to carry the energy MANAGING EDITOR Work Training Program. transported. “The trains are getting bigger and other railroads need to wemore rely efficienton. underground An idea persists among One of the key points of her refinery, obviously, it must be many modern feminists novel is the cultural barrier that mainstream feminism that impeded the women’s suc- is “white feminism.” That is, cess in the program because it isn’t meant to help any- of its structural “whiteness” one other than white middle even though it was developed and upper class women. I One example Little gives is feminism.” thatspecifically the women for them. wouldn’t ask firmlyI reject reject the term the termnot because “white questions during the train- I think feminism as it stands is ing if they didn’t understand successful in helping women something, when she asked of all races, ethnicities, cul- them why they told her in tures and socioeconomic their culture it would be seen conditions, but because there as disrespectful and “chal- are other groups of women lenging one’s elders” to ask — white women — whose cul- questions when they are being tural ideals don’t always mesh given instructions. “I just can’t with mainstream feminist unlearn it, and I don’t want ideals. to,” Little quoted one of the It is the same argument women as saying. people make for feminism be- The women were experienc- ing “white feminism.” They ing a disconnect between their see feminism as something culture and what the program not meant for them because was trying to teach them, and it doesn’t align with their cul- they didn’t feel comfortable tural values. giving up that aspect of their In her book “If I Had a Ham- culture. Mainstream feminism mer: Retraining the Really sometimes fails to recognize Works,” Margaret Little talks that some cultural practices about her experience teaching don’t need to be unlearned for Aboriginal women (primarily women to embrace feminism. Train cars remain on the scene following a train derailment near Mount Carbon, W.Va. Tuesday. A CSX train carrying more than 100 tankers impoverished, single-moth- of crude oil derailed Monday in a snowstorm, sending a fireball into the sky and threatening the water supply of nearby residents, authorities ers) carpentry through a See WHITE FEMINISM | Page 5 said Tuesday. AP PHOTO | THE REGISTER-HERALD | CHRIS JACKSON

page designed and edited by JOCELYN GIBSON | [email protected] THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM 5 Sister of 'American Sniper' defendant: He said he killed 2 ASSOCIATED PRESS defense can prove Routh was insane and did not understand that in cases involving violent crimes where defendants are found not The sister of the former Marine accused of fatally shooting the killings constituted a crime. guilty by reason of insanity, the court can initiate civil proceed- ings to have them committed. Wednesday that when her brother came to her home after the PROSECUTION CASE killings,"American he Sniper"seemed author"almost Chris in a daze." Kyle and another man testified While prosecutors have described Routh as troubled, they've WHO WAS KYLE? also said any history of mental illnesses should not absolve him Kyle served made more than 300 kills as a sniper for SEAL of testimony, said that when Eddie Ray Routh arrived, he told her of being accountable for the deaths. Team 3, according to his own count. He earned two Silver Stars he'dLaura killed Blevins, two people, on the The stand Dallas during Morning the defense's News reported. first full day "Mental illnesses, even the ones that this defendant may or for valor. After leaving the military, he volunteered with veterans "He said he took their souls before they could take his. I asked may not have, don't deprive people of the ability to be good citi- facing mental health problems, often taking them shooting. him what he meant by that, and he said they were out to get him," zens, to know right from wrong," Erath County District Attorney Blevins said. Alan Nash said during opening statements. Routh, 27, is charged in the Feb. 2, 2013 deaths of the famed And while testimony and evidence presented by prosecutors often included Routh making odd statements, he also confessed shooting range. The trial has drawn intense interest, partly be- several times, apologized for the crimes and tried to evade police. former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend Chad Littlefield at a Routh has pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys are mounting ROUTH'S GIRLFRIEND ancause insanity of an Oscar-nominateddefense. They say film Routh based was on in Kyle's a psychotic memoir. state at the time. become enraged over minor incidents, once throwing a shoe Blevins said that when she saw Kyle's truck, she began to fear acrossRouth's the formerroom because girlfriend he droppedtestified hisWednesday beer. that he would he was telling the truth. - "When I was looking at him, he kind of looked like he was out fore the killings in which Routh acted paranoid and wouldn't let of it, almost in a daze or something, and when I told him that herJennifer or her roommateWeed also leavetestified their about apartment, an incident The Dallastwo weeks Morning be I loved him, there was something in him that understood that," News reported. She said he grabbed a ninja sword and butcher Blevins said. knife, saying he was trying to protect them. Kyle had taken Routh on the outing after Routh's mother asked Weed's roommate called police and he was hospitalized for him to help her son, who family members have said suffered from mental health treatment. He was released about a week later. post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq and in Haiti following a devastating 2010 earthquake. smokingWeed testified marijuana that after she visitedsaying Routhhe would at his quit. Lancaster She said home he thebe- after he was hospitalized several times for mental health issues, night before the slayings and they got into a fight because he was fearingBlevins he testifiedcould be that a danger she'd to distanced her family. herself from her brother "I asked him if he was seeing things, and he said, yes," Weed Key points in the case: haved oddly during the fight. get him." THE CRIME said. "He definitely had paranoia about the government out to WHAT'S AT STAKE Creek Lodge and Resort, which has a shooting range. About 5 On Feb. 2, 2013, Kyle, Littlefield and Routh drove to Rough Eddie Ray Routh enters the courtroom Wednesday following a - break in his capital murder trial at the Erath County Donald R. ies. Authorities say Routh arrived at his sister's Midlothian home convicted,Jurors have Routh three faces options: life in findprison Routh without guilty parole. of capital Prosecutors murder, aboutp.m., a 45 resort minutes employee later. discovered the Kyle and Littlefield's bod aren'tfind him seeking not guilty the ordeath find penalty.him not Evenguilty if by he's reason acquitted, of insanity. Routh If Jones Justice Center in Stephenville, Texas. Criminal law experts say a verdict hinges on whether the could remain in custody. The Texas criminal code stipulates that AP PHOTO | MIKE STONE | POOL

COLA WHITE FEMINISM CAPITAL Continued from page 2 Continued from page 4 Continued from page 1 Students who present will As a white, Appalachian feminist I often protect the legacy that he cre- bring a lot of advertising and follow similar requests, de- careers to be successful. In my mind, the fem- ated,” White said. “We are marketing to the university.” mands and standards as a don’t go along with the feminism that I see inistthat womenicons are don’t the havestrong to mountainwork high-profile women honored to have the opportu- Though many represen- regular academic conference, mostfind that often my displayed cultural upbringingin the mainstream. and ideals I who stayed home, raised a family, worked nity to do that as we search for tatives from Marshall were Gratchev said. Experts in each do, however, still identify as a feminist while the land, tended to the animals, chopped a new permanent leader for unable to venture out of field of study will evaluate the acknowledging that I might not always agree Marshall University.” Huntington due to the icy con- abstracts. with other feminists or make choices with elderly neighbor and still had dinner on the Duncan Waugaman, student ditions, Matt Hayes, executive Gratchev said there are no which they would agree. tabletheir ownfor their firewood, own family took a every casserole evening. to their body president, said the cer- director of alumni relations other conferences in the area I imagine the disconnect I feel between Mainstream feminism considers tradi- emony was touching. and coordinator for Marshall like the Research and Creativ- my goals and those of mainstream feminists tional Appalachian women oppressed along “As Marshall people, we sit Day at the Capitol, said the ity Conference. He said it is is similar to what women of color feel in the with Muslim women, Christian women and there and think that [Kopp] turnout still provided the uni- a prestigious event for Mar- same predicament. Mainstream feminism women belonging to tribes in Africa. What only really represented Mar- versity with an opportunity to shall students, and students they don’t see is the feminist potential of shall in what he did, but his have a presence at the Capitol. outside of Marshall do not women who are held back from promotions these women, just because they are part of efforts were echoed statewide “We take a lot of pride in participate. andseems can’t to carebreak about through high-profile the glass workingceiling, a culture that appears patriarchal doesn’t and still echo today.” Wauga- how we showcase the very Victor Fet, a Marshall pro- and so do I, but that isn’t a women’s issue I mean they don’t have their own unique man said. best of what’s happening fessor of biological sciences am faced with on a daily basis. I care about brand of feminism. Senate Resolution 37 hon- at Marshall University year and noted expert in the study whether women in West Virginia are able I’m with the idea that mainstream femi- ored the Marshall football after year, and it’s a great op- of scorpions, will be this to afford bottled water for themselves and nism doesn’t include or care about everyone, team and designated Feb. 18, portunity,” Hayes said. “We’re year’s guest speaker. Mar- their children when we are in the middle of but I am not with the idea that it is “white 2015 as Marshall University thankful that we’re afforded shall Classics Chairman Eric yet another water crisis. I am concerned that feminism” because it marginalizes white Day. by our state leaders to come Del Chrol served as last year’s impoverished single-mothers have to make women too. We can all agree that feminists “It shows that people are up and represent the univer- guest speaker. impossible choices between clean water come with a variety of principles that are in- interested in football, and sity on this occasion.” Last year’s conference con- they can’t afford and water that could make dicative of their background and culture and our winning record is show- Lexi Browning can be con- sisted of 86 participants. their children sick when they don’t really no one brand of feminism is the right brand. ing through,” Waugaman said. tacted at browning168@ Gratchev said he anticipates have a choice at all. Jocelyn Gibson can be contacted at gib- “Our continued success will marshall.edu. the same number of appli- My life in the mountains has taught me [email protected]. cants now that the deadline has been extended. The Research and Creativ- WEATHER ity Conference is April 2-3. Continued from page 2 Patrick Breeden can be contacted at breeden16@ Other signs could include popping or crack- driveway. No luck: Every place was out. marshall.edu. ing sounds from the roof or attic area, and "Nobody has a thing," said Marshall, 67, a doors or windows that either won't open or retired truck driver. "You go inside and every- suddenly open on their own. thing is about spring. Nobody expected this," COLOR CHANGE Numerous partial roof collapses have been But he joked that if his power goes out, he Continued from page 2 reported in the state — including at a Kmart won't have to worry about his refrigerated store and a high school — but no serious inju- food: "I'll just put everything outside." make sure that the materials ries as of Wednesday. we produce all stay consistent.” WARMTH IN THE WEST Jarrell said the color change MORE COLD FOR CAROLINAS While much of the rest of the country shiv- was more of a formality issue The cold snap affected just about every- to get things more consistent one in the Carolinas: Schools closed, people different kind of February, with record-break- throughout the entire univer- worried about tree limbs falling on homes ingered, high the temperatures. Pacific Northwest Flowers experienced blossomed, a sity, and she said the focus was or pipes bursting, and shelters took in more bees buzzed, and the sky was blue. Tempera- not entirely on athletics. homeless people. tures have crept north of 60 degrees. But low The color change will not In Greenville, South Carolina, Frank Mar- temperatures have meant headaches for ski- CL021915 cause any further expenses for shall prepared for the deep freeze, bounding ers and snowboarders. Nearly all ski resorts Marshall. from store to store Wednesday looking for in western Washington have partially or com- CLASSIFIED “What we will do is, as things bags of rock salt to help melt the ice in his pletely closed — there's not enough snow. get replaced or redone, that’s CLASSIFIED when the changes will occur,” Jarrell said. 2 x 8.0 “Kelly green is what our fans like, it is what people like to see for Marshall and what they as- sociate with Marshall is that bright kelly green,” Jarrell said. “This is just going to help us be more consistent in our brand and throughout all of our university items and our licensed merchandise and retail.” Students and members of the community can look forward to seeing the brighter green take over Marshall’s campus in the future. Nichole Henderson can be contacted at henderson86@ marshall.edu.

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The Mindful Eating Learning to eat well is Nutritional namaste more of a marathon than a sprint. "Mindful eating is not a diet. There MARATHON are no menus or recipes." Slim down by slowing down and savoring every bite with the help of these ten tips (of 26.2) from Susan Albers, Cleveland Clinic psychologist and author of 50 Ways to Huntington was established by Jamie Oliver’s By KELSIE LIVELY Soothe Yourself Without Food. THE PARTHENON Food Revolution in 2009 and is now run by the Owner and founder of Brown Dog Yoga Ka- Cabell Huntington Hospital. trina Mailloux shared the importance of eating Recently appointed manager of Huntington’s mindfully during her presentation at Hunting- Kitchen Veronica Hordubay has enlisted the help 1. EAT LIKE A GOURMET. ton’s Kitchen. of community educators to bring a new array of Smell, touch and savor “The Yoga of Eating” draws on research done classes to the kitchen. each bite. by Susan Albers, Cleveland Clinic Family Health “We’re trying to get the community involved in 2. SIT DOWN. Avoid eating while standing Center psychologist, “The Mindful Eating Mara- the kitchen,” Hordubay said. “So, the more that thon.” They both express the importance of slow we can reach out to our educators who are in up, walking or while standing in front of the paced eating and savoring every bite of your the community not just in the hospital system, I fridge. food. think we're going to get a rounder broader array “Mindful eating is not a diet,” Albers said on of people coming in.” 3. PULL OUT THE FINE CHINA (OR AT LEAST A her website. “There are no menus or recipes. It The kitchen is a place where community mem- PRETTY PLATE). That will make your mealtime is being more aware of your eating habits, the bers can take classes learning how to cook with feel special. sensations you experience when you eat, and the fresh ingredients, classes with local health pro- thoughts and emotions that you have about food. fessionals and other community educators. 4. DON’T MULTITASK. Focus on what you’re eat- It is more about how you eat than what you eat.” - ing. Mailloux said mindful eating is about being tion, support, community out reach and really aware. giving“I think individuals it is such an a opportunitybenefit in terms to learn of educa ways 5. TURN OFF THE TV. Research indicates that TV “Mindful eating is about eating with awareness to make a healthier life, preparing foods at home significantly prompts mindless eating. and with regard to what your doing and what using fresh ingredients,” Mailloux said. “Learning your thinking while you’re eating,” Mailloux said. the tools in the kitchen, learning the difference 6. MOVE MINDFULLY. Yoga is clinically proven to Mailloux’s 12-year yoga background has between gas heat and electric stove. I feel so hon- help people become more mindful eaters. helped her discover pairing a slow paced appe- ored and blessed that we have this resource in tite with a slow paced life. downtown Huntington.” 7. EAT FIBER. This helps regulate your blood “Obviously, eating healthy is going to help Huntington’s Kitchen is beginning to mix tra- sugar levels so you’re not tempted to binge us be more, its going to help us physiologically ditional cooking classes with a wide variety of (the very definition of mindless eating). with our numbers with our blood pressure, cho- other lectures about the importance of eating lesterol, and all those important numbers that healthy. 8. PUT YOUR FORK DOWN BETWEEN BITES. Slow- physicians want to remain at a certain baseline,” “Right now, I have a full month of classes, I’m ing down helps you to eat more mindfully. Mailloux said. “But, you know, yoga helps us running probably anywhere from 2-3 classes a make conscious decisions about the foods that week depending,” Hordubay said. “A lot of them 9. EAT WITH YOUR NON-DOMINANT HAND. If you’re were choosing. So, if we just slow down a little are sold out and they’re going really quickly so a righty, dine as a leftie, and vice-versa. This bit and breathe we may decide that ‘my body I’m in the process of recruiting more volunteers really needs that apple, opposed to that bag of and more instructors." can reduce how much you eat by 30 percent. chips’ and again I’m not saying that you can’t The kitchen is located across from Pullman 10. SIP WATER BETWEEN BITES. It’s a sneaky ever have that bag of chips, but just eat in a bal- Square and provides a wide range of classes with anced way. This time you had the bag of chips, varying prices. way to both slow you down and fill you up next time, have the apple.” Kelsie Lively can be contacted at lively37@ with calorie-free fluids. Huntington’s Kitchen, located in the heart of marshall.edu.

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