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VOL. 116 NO. 66 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Cabell County fights synthetic drug use By JOSIE LANDGRAVE eventually making her grades slip. Spice) and cathinones (bath salts)— THE PARTHENON “I lost my friends, my family and my and have unknown side effects. Users According to a Monitoring the Fu- scholarship,” McLemore said. “I com- Synthetic Drug Use Among College Students ture Study survey, 8.5 percent of pletely lost myself.” experience violent behavior, suicidal - Sober for one year and eight behavior,under the paranoia influence and of blackthese outs.drugs Most can ence of synthetic marijuana. Delaney months, McLemore has found herself of these drugs are easily attainable and > 8.5 percent use synthetic marijuana McLemorecollege students was one are of underthem. the influ again. Now an English major with an cheap compared to most other drugs. As a freshman in college, McLemore emphasis on creative writing, she uses The main issue law enforcement > 7,455 calls in relation to “bath salts” found herself stressed with the task of her writing for healing. faces is the rate synthetic drugs are being a Marshall student. She turned “I think about using everyday, but introduced to the public. Once the - Information provided by the Monitoring the Future Study survey to synthetic marijuana as a vice to re- writing helps me cope and express chemical formula in the drugs is iden- and the American Association of Poison Control Center. lieve her stress. McLemore said she myself,” McLemore said. was drawn to synthetic marijuana for In 2012, the American Association once this becomes illegal, two new several reasons. of Poison Control Center responded to formulastified, it can seem become to take illegal. its place. However, Lauren Waugh, of the Marshall Uni- were used, making it next to impossi- “Synthetic pot lasts a lot longer than 7,455 calls in relation to “bath salts” The Cabell County Substance Abuse versity Forensic Science Center, spoke ble to successfully treat these patients. regular pot and it is so much easier to and synthetic marijuana. The use Prevention Partnership, a program of about the dangers of these drugs and Members of CCSAPP say education get,” McLemore said. “It is so inexpen- of synthetic drugs reduced slightly United Way, is taking synthetic drug the battle to control them. is the best way to prevent the problem sive that I could use a large quantity in 2012 after a dramatic increase in abuse head on. CCSAPP held a town “Distributors of these drugs don’t from spreading any further. Laura Gil- for relatively cheap.” hall meeting about synthetic drugs on know what is in them,” Waugh said. liam, executive director of United Way As time passed, McLemore said she forensic scientists are in a constant Marshall’s campus Jan. 17. The goal “Users of these drugs have no idea of River Cities, said people should not began to feel serious side effects. She 2010. Law enforcement officers and- of the meeting was to educate and what they are putting in their body.” allow synthetic drugs use to be the said she began to have spurts of rage ous substances. inform residents of the dangers of “This makes it hard for doctors and status quo. and found herself angry at everything, battleSynthetic to fight drugs the use fall of into these two danger main synthetic drug use and the complica- emergency personnel because normal paranoia caused her to lose sleep, categories—cannabinoids (K2 or tion of outlawing these drugs. tests cannot detect what substances See SYNTHETIC DRUGS | Page 5 Some Marshall students want right to carry legal - LAUGH OUT LOUD - firearms on campus

By TAYLOR STUCK while on campus. Brandishing THE PARTHENON of weapons and the posses- In the wake of President sion or storage of any weapon Obama’s proposed gun legisla- is punishable by expulsion tion and 23 executive orders under Section Two of the announced last Wednesday, Code of Student Rights and students around Marshall Responsibilities. University’s campus are speak- Jereme Browning, ac- ing out about the legislation counting major from Lincoln and weapon regulations at County, W.Va., had mixed feel- Marshall. ings about the proposed gun Mitch Essinger, criminal jus- legislation. Being a gun owner, tice major from Cincinnati, Browning said he did not feel addressed the student senate at there is a need for a student the Jan. 21 Student Government on campus to have a concealed Association meeting. Seven weapon. other students voiced their de- “There is really no reason I sire for students to be allowed can see why a student would to carry concealed weapons need to pack an actual fire- with a legal permit. arm on campus,” Browning “Students deserve to be said. “But as far as a teacher, able to protect themselves ef- I mean, you still have those fectively,” Essinger said to the situations, like in Connecti- SGA senators. “Colleges are cut, a firearm would be good not safe bubbles in society, and for a teacher to have for you have made a commitment protection.” to protect the students that go Hannah Kittle, creative writ- here.” ing major from Williamstown, According to the 2012- W.Va., said she plans to obtain 2013 Student Handbook, a license to carry a concealed Marshall University students, weapon but said she was unsure PHOTOS BY MARCUS CONSTANTINO faculty and staff are pro- whether students should be able ABOVE: Comedian Steve Forrest does stand up in Marco’s, a room in the basement of hibited from possessing or to carry them on campus. the Memorial Student Center. Forrest and comedian Paul Hooper performed Tuesday as storing concealed or uncon- part of the Marshall University Campus Activity Board’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Series. See FIREARMS | Page 5 RIGHT: Students react to Forrest’s comedic timing. cealed weapons and firearms New student organization promotes sexual equality By SARAH DYKE when it comes to sexuality A big part of what we do is makes them comfortable in THE PARTHENON and when it comes to equality spread the word about safety their own skin. VOX: Students for Choice at and how we express ourselves VOX encourages students to Marshall University is a new in that manner,” VOX member when it comes to sexuality and have a voice and to take a stand student organization dedicated Christina Baroniel said. when it comes to equality.” for who they are. to promoting sexual and repro- Baroniel said VOX has VOX sponsors events ductive equality. allowed her to be more com- > Christina Baroniel, VOX member throughout the semester and VOX organizes events to fortable in her own skin and meets in the Memorial Student raise public awareness about talking about sex, birth control Center Sundays at 5 p.m. reproductive rights, educates and women’s rights. For those interested in VOX, young people and the campus VOX is in contact with the “ Christiana Baronial can be con- about sexual health, works Huntington Health Depart- feels comfortable around the spaces in our community and students to get involved with tacted at baroniel@marshall. with and supports the local ment, which sends them people and is not afraid to ask commit to activism in order to the community. edu, and VOX president Jor- Planned Parenthood and mobi- condoms, information about questions or look for help. bring about social change. Last semester the group dan Bean can be contacted at lizes advocates of reproductive testing and ways to keep VOX’s purpose is to empower Baroniel wants students expressed themselves by sto- [email protected]. freedom. safe. the Marshall community to to have a voice, speak for rytelling. They had a workshop Sarah Dyke can be con- “A big part of what we do is Baroniel said the group is a engage in open dialogue on dif- themselves and take a stand. where each person expressed tacted at dyke6@marshall. spread the word about safety safe space for her where she She said VOX is a way for who they are sexually and what edu.

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wednesday, JANUARY 23, 2013 | | marshallparthenon.com Local NAACP chapter makes MLK Day walk By AMANDA REESMAN “It’s good to keep your The Parthenon heritage alive,” Darby said. Huntington community “Especially when it comes members walked eight to someone like King who blocks Monday for an an- stood up when others nual Martin Luther King Jr. wouldn’t.” Civil Rights Walk sponsored Leon White said King made by the National Associa- it possible for African Ameri- tion for the Advancement of cans to attain the American Colored People, Huntington dream. branch. “We stand here today on Sylvia Ridgeway, president Martin Luther Kings Jr. shoul- of the NAACP Huntington ders,” White said. “King made branch, said the walk has it so we can go to better been a yearly event since schools and attain govern- the 1960s. ments positions.” “The walk is to keep the The walk attracted many dream alive of Dr. Martin Lu- members of the community ther King Jr.,” Ridgeway said. and surrounding areas and “We think we need to keep people of all ages were in going to keep that alive be- attendance. cause we have not reached “I hope that my sons will be our goal yet.” able to come out for the walk Participants walked from someday,” Jason Shepherd, a 16th Street Baptist Church small business banker from to the song “We Shall Over- Boomer, W.Va., said. come.” The walk ended at The NAACP plans to raise Calvary Baptist Church. awareness and increase at- Martha Darby, 72, led the tendance for the walk in participants in the song and future years. said she has participated in Amanda Reesman can Amanda Reesman | The Parthenon the walk since she was in be contacted at reesman@ Members of Huntington’s NAACP branch march through town in observation of Martin Luther King Day Monday. The walk has been an annual high school. marshall.edu. tradition for nearly five decades. Resident advisors attend self-harm prevention event Marshall police By HAYLEE ROBERTS struggling with depression, ad- Satellite, Steven Mcforran, also stressed the importance of The Parthenon diction, self-injury and suicide. offered live music during the learning to take care of stu- chief addresses Marshall University’s Resi- TWLOHA exists to encourage, event. dents with mental illnesses dent Advisors have a big job. inform, inspire and also to in- TWLOHA sees college cam- and students dealing with anx- In addition to dealing with vest directly into treatment puses as places of transition that iety and depression. armed robberies, problems with dozens of resi- and recovery. can often times not openly talk “We wanted the residen- dents, planning programs, and Assistant director of Hous- tial staff, who have dealt with their own academic studies, ing and Residence Life, Amy transition, especially when asso- students with these types of sexual assault RAs also need to be able to tell Lorenz said this event would ciatedabout with those mental difficult health. realties of mental illnesses, to see and At approximately 11 p.m. In addition, we encourage when something is seriously be a great professional devel- At the event, testimonies listen to these stories and this Monday a female Marshall everyone to be cautious and wrong with their residents. opment opportunity. of hope and help were given organization’s objective,” Lo- University student was aware of their surroundings, Marshall University’s Depart- “Residential advisors who about students who chose renz said. “We want them to be sexually assaulted near the particularly when they are ment of Housing and Residence deal with similar issues found to continue living their sto- a presence for their residents Huntington campus. The inci- off campus. As a reminder, Life brought together a group of this event exciting and inter- ries and who helped others who may be struggling.” dent happened as the student students, faculty and staff Resident Directors and Advisors esting,” Lorenz said. around them do the same. The This event was focused to pres- was walking alone to her car, members who would like to to attend an event that teaches The TWLOHA event offered a program strives to be a move- which was parked on the 500 be escorted safely to their cars the staff just that. The event, To clear picture of the state of sui- ment of students committed struggling with depression, addic- block of 20th Street across by a Marshall University Po- Write Love on Her Arms, took cide and depression disorders. to changing the statistics and tion,ent hope self-injury and find and helpsuicide. for those from campus. place at Morehead State Univer- The founder of To Write building a community of hon- Anything purchased at the The assault was reported call 304-696-HELP (4357). sity in Morehead, Ky., Tuesday Love On Her Arms, Jamie esty and hope. event went towards aware- to the Huntington Police Thelice service Department is available officer 24-7. may evening. Tworkowski, spoke about how Lorenz stated that she ness, education and support Department. Anyone who witnesses To Write Love On Her Arms to help others with mental is- wanted her residence staff to for the organization. Following this assault suspicious activity or who sues and what the importance learn about how to promote Haylee Roberts can be and this past weekend’s two has other crime tips is asked dedicated to presenting hope of initiative was. - contacted at roberts215@ reported armed robber- to call 304-696-HELP (4357) is a non-profit movement A musician from the band vent suicide. In addition, she marshall.edu. ies near campus, both HPD to make a report. We ask all confidence and how to pre and Marshall University Po- members of the Marshall and finding help for people community to take a moment working closely with the to save this phone number victimslice Department to investigate. officers Three are as a contact into their mo- Art facility to benefit MU, downtown suspects have been arrested bile phones for quick and By KAYLIN SEARLES which will give more oppor- in relation to the robberies. easy communication with the The Parthenon tunity for the downtown area Further investigation is on- MUPD. The Marshall University to expand. going, and additional charges Your well being is our pri- School of Art and Design Approximately 250 stu- are possible, but we wanted ority and we want to do all plans to relocate to the down- dents will be enrolled to let the campus community we can to make our campus town area of Huntington for in the new facility, and know that crimes occurring community as safe as pos- the Fall 2014 semester. the space will allow art this close to our campus merit sible. Please assist us in these The school will relocate students to be actively re- special attention from the efforts through your contin- to the Anderson Newcomb cruited. Business owners university police as well. ued diligence and awareness. building—which was for- and employees hope that If you see something, say merly the Stone and Thomas this change will be a posi- something. Again, call 304- building on Third Avenue. tive one. increased Marshall patrols officers, in the working area 696-HELP (4357) to report Jaye Ike, public relations Hannah Noel, a bookseller andwith are the gathering HPD officers, additional have potential crime. representative for the School at Empire Books, said she is information about these in- of Art and Design, said the excited and hopes the store cidents that we believe will James E. Terry new building will become a will improve with students assist in crime prevention. Director of Public Safety permanent staple in the Hun- browsing in between classes. tington community. “It’s something that we “With this new purchase, don’t have,” Noel said. “Peo- Marshall’s School of Art and ple will be curious about it.” Design aspires to be the re- Robin Rogers, manager gion’s visual arts program of of IRH Inc., which includes choice, recognized for state- Runway Couture, Inspired of-the-art facilities, superb and Heels, said the move faculty and adept graduates will bring awareness to what who are difference makers Pullman Square has to offer

in their communities and students. Kaylin Searles | The Parthenon chosen professions,” Ike said. “Anything that brings The Anderson Newcomb Building on Third Avenue, formerly Stone Don Van Horn, dean of the more people down to Pull- and Thomas Department Store will be the location of the new art School of Art and Design, man is always welcome,” facility. said the school has yet to Rogers said. have a dedicated facility for Rogers said she believes Oesterreicher, Executive Chef Du Soir Bistro’s interior students since its inception there has been a gap between of Du Soir Bistro, is mostly is lined with local artist Mi- in 1901. Marshall and the community excited about the type of cli- chael Cornfeld’s work and in “The project downtown and bridging the gap will be ental the school will bring. the future will present op- 259521 “Students with that type portunities for art and design will have a space dedicated “The further Marshall of background want to go students to showcase their GINO’S torepresents art,” Van Horn the first said. time we stretchesbeneficial toout, both the sides. better,” to a nice environment,” Oes- work as well. Along with the school, two Rogers said. terreicher said. “Students Kaylin Searles can be PARTHENON 2X2 new businesses will be in- New hot spots for Hunting- will appreciate the art on contacted at searles1@ corporated into the building, ton are excited as well. Jason plates.” marshall.edu. 2 x 2.0

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013| | marshallparthenon.com Herd travels south to take on surging Southern Miss. By KYLE GIBSON taking over for Coach (Larry) Eustachy. It will be The Parthenon The Thundering Herd Men’s basketball team starts a two game conference road trip a great challenge for us.” Wednesday night when it faces the Southern Junior forward Elijah Pittman, who averages 14.7 points per game, leads The Herd in scoring Herd stand at 9-9 on the season and improved and junior guard DeAndre Kane averages toMiss a 2-1 Golden conference Eagles record in Hattiesburg, after a 77-56 Miss. victory The 14.6 points and a team-high 7.6 assists per over East Carolina in the Henderson Center last game.Heading into Wednesday’s game, Senior Saturday. Dwayne Davis, who averages 12.9 points per The Golden Eagles are one of the hottest teams leadsgame, The shoots Golden over Eagles 50 percent in scoring. from the floor and Herd48 percent senior Dennis from behindTinnon thesaid three-pointthere is a certain line, mentality necessary for any road contest. Headin Conference coach Tom USA, Herrion with asaid 15-4 the overall game will record be challenging.and 4-0 record in conference. ourselves and give ourselves tunnel vision “We’ve just got to go out there and play among Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Reed Green Coliseum “They’ve“It will be won a terrific six or matchup,seven in they’rea row. They’re playing where we are just focused on us,” Tinnon said. reallyas well toughas anybody at home. in the They’releague,” Herrionathletic said.and Kyle Gibson can be contacted at gibson210@mar- inshall.edu. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Donnie Tyndall’s done a great job in transition Herd women fade in stretch against Houston Cougars By KYLE GIBSON - The Parthenon MARCUS CONSTANTINO | THE PARTHRENON The Marshall Women’s basketball team sur- Both teams then kept things very close, trad Marshall junior guard D.D. Scarver goes up for a layup as East Carolina’s Corvonn Gaines and Michael Zangari defend rendered a lead it held for over 20 minutes and ing the lead three more times, until Houston’s during the second half of the Conference USA men’s basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center, Saturday, Jan. 19. lost to the Houston Cougars by a score of 71-63 withPorsche 2:29 Landry to go. cemented the win, converting Sunday at the Cam Henderson Center. a threeThe win point puts play Houston and extending at 8-8 and the 2-1lead in to con five- The Herd controlled the opening stages of the 9:18 mark. ference, while the Herd moves to 6-11 overall Events keep FCA busy and booming theThings first half, started jumping to turn out Houston’s to a 10 point way lead at the at and 0-4 in Conference USA play. 8:52 mark as Herd defensive standout Chuk- NorrishaPorsche Campbell Victrum scoredand Erica a game Woods high led24 andthe By KURT ANDRE wuka Ezeigbo picked up her second foul and recorded five assists for the Cougars. The Parthenon us stay more involved as a Christian. It’s a great was subbed for the remainder of the period at Marshall Head Coach Matt Daniel said that supportand questions group toand encourage I recommend growth. it to “FCA other helps ath- Herd in scoring with 14 points apiece. Athletes recently took part in the Athletes In Ac- to 23-18 with 3:28 remaining in the opener. looking for positives in the team’s play. tionMarshall winter University’sretreat. Fellowship of Christian Collins said the people who head the program theThe 8:52 two mark, sides allowing then tradedHouston baskets to cut thefor leadthe the“The current thing losing that slideI tell is (the tough, team) but hetrying is also to The retreat promotes spiritual fellowship and haveletes lookingbeen athletes to get involved,”and students Collins at somesaid. point - draws a large group of students from different and that they’ve been through the same things parts of the country. they have been though. tofinal send stages the sidesof the to first the half,break with with Orlandria a 33-30 Mar Wil- playedfocus on eight some halves positive of conference light is one, basketball we are - shallliams lead. hitting an off-balance, last second runner doing everything we can do. Two, we’ve bership on campus this semester. Marshall held a slim lead in the second half game. FCA is prepared to continue growing in mem In addition to campus meetings and events, until Houston tied the game with a Marissa andHouston we’ve will won play four,” Southern Daniel Miss. said on after Thurs the- FCA helps the less fortunate by taking part in Tom Collins, a sophomore defensive lineman and canned food drives and Toys For Tots at Marshall. - worshipFCA member, Christ said and FCA we brings can bring athletes anything together. to the TuesdayFor students at 9:15 interested p.m. in the in Hartleylearning Room more inabout the Ashton basket, making the score 41-41 with dersonday at home,Center. while Marshall will play its next “At FCA meetings, athletes come together to Camwhat Henderson FCA does, theCenter. group holds meetings every 12:46 to go. gameKyle on Gibson Sunday canat 2 againstbe contacted UAB in theat Hengib- The group uses scripture to provide faith cor- Kurt Andre can be contacted at andre5@ AshtonThe Cougars score. then took their first lead since [email protected]. table without being judged,” Collins said. marshall.edu. the 18:16 mark in the first half with another nerstones on Bible teachings, weekly challenges Denard Robinson must show he is receiver, returner By Mark Snyder Detroit Free Press (MCT) quarterbacking. What Denard Robinson plans to do this in practice after an arm injury derailed his speed, great athleticism, great versatility, week at the Senior Bowl and over the next he can catch the ball, he can run with the three months is unusual but certainly not He will be subject to probing, questions inball, the some return think game he possibly.can play He'llcornerback. be going I unprecedented. and individual tests with teams at the NFL tothink the he'sSenior going Bowl; to bewe'll an see offensive what he entity, can After years of trying to prove he was a won'tCombine, be enough. but Senior Bowl week in Mobile, do there." Ala., comes first. And just taking a handoff Robinson hasn't played much quarterback and/orquarterback kick returner.at Michigan, now he needs to the"I Bigwas Ten learning Network. to run "I thesewas getting routes," ready said The transition won't be easy, even if prove he's ready for the NFL as a receiver Randle El, who is an occasional analyst for in the Senior Bowl and really turn heads sinceThe late two October have when different he suffered personali a right- haveFor played a variety quarterback of reasons in college over but the for the Senior Bowl, and he needs to come arm injury at Nebraska. past 10 years, a few college players but Randle El admitted his outgoing He'sin terms got some of route great running, speed. coming out of approachties. Robinson got himis a inbit a more bit of reserved, trouble had to switch positions before the NFL breaks and catching the ball and finishing,- early in his career. 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"The biggest thing for me Randle El said he played one college His view is that his NFL quarterback "It was pretty cool, actually," Randle El - years to prove he can throw that ball and was going to do in terms of really setting my throw(5-feet-10), it on awhile level Robinson where hands "had down years he'sand sightswas I juston being had to a makewide receiver.up my mind Not whattoying I game, against North Carolina State, as a re ceiver and returned punts one season, so Randle El is encouraged about Robin- Are they going to give me a chance to play there was some film on him. A whole week son'sa quarterback. future. He just hadn't." with, do I really want to play quarterback? of practices and the Senior Bowl game, "Assuming he does well in Senior Bowl Jr.though, has helped long providemade a theselling Robinson- point. deepquarterback? ball and Thenthrow they the woulddeep out want and to stuff see RandleESPN.com El comparison draft analyst and Mel repeated Kiper would be surprised if he didn't go second me throw, they wanted to see me throw the and has a good workout at the combine, I about Robinson's potential as a sec- me that's kind of high. I would put him in like that. So for me, that was the first thing, ond-roundit last week, pick. sounding enthusiastic round," Randle El said. "People have told embracingjust making other that decision." roles late in Michigan's Robinson already has made the decision, slotthe first,and a but return a lot guy. of peopleNo question don't a wantsecond- to games and somewhat in the return game "Just a great football player," Kiper said. roundtake a guy."first-round pick and put them in the season, working primarily as a tailback in "Everybody loves his passion for the game,

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Column Obama promises to “act in our time” during inaugural speech

By KUYLER MCCOMAS largely silenced in the last COLUMNIST Column On Monday, President debt ceiling and other mostly Obama was re-inaugurated few years by fights over the as the President of the United In many ways, Obama’s sec- Inauguration Day: Invoking a feeling of pride States. Fifty-seven times now, ondshort-term inaugural fiscal address matters. echoed the United States has seen pro- many of the ideas laid out by By NIKKI DOTSON community, immigrants and speech has become an impor- cesses of swearing in a new the President in his primary FOR THE PARTHENON other minority groups. the hairdo, it was still very tant part of the ceremony. debates in 2008: equality for The presidential inaugura- “Our journey is not complete talkedthis was about. not the first word of Some speeches have high- power of an existing president. all Americans, access to all of tion is a historic event in which until our gay brothers and sis- The crowd was certainly lighted great times in history, Forpresident 224 years, or reconfirming the presidency the America’s resources even by the the newly elected president ters are treated like everyone massive, but the turn out was while some have called the of the United States has passed very poor and the belief that the and vice president of the United else under the law — for if we not quite as large as Obama’s country’s attention to how low from person to person ceremo- future of America must be built States are ceremonially sworn are truly created equal, then American had sunk. now with the government’s surely the love we commit to brought the biggest crowd to However, looking backward most importantly — peacefully. help. four year term. one another must be equal as Washington,first inauguration, D.C. during whichinau- and forward, allows Americans nially,The efficiently success ofand any — perhapsdemoc- Make no mistake, this intoIt isoffice a day and of begincelebration their nextand well,” Obama said. guratorial events in history. to see the country’s potential to racy can be measured by speech will terrify the Tea Obama made history by be- Many have said that second make it through tough times, participation in the processes of Party and infuriate many of A day that demonstrates the presidential terms tend to go and celebrate what the future Government. For most Ameri- the more conservative mem- country’srecognition forbeautiful elected officials.founda- gay rights within his inaugural sour for presidents, but Obama has in store. cans, the most obvious of these bers of the GOP. Despite tion of democracy and allows address.ing the first to ever mention did not seem to be worried for It gives the president a processes is voting. While I this opposition, President American citizens to take part Equality was a theme carried this terms future. His words chance to speak straight to the joined millions of Americans Obama’s policies have been out through the duration of the - people who elected him, and voting for President Obama in a new term serving and direct- president’s speech, which was mination for his plans for the them a chance to hear what he November, on Monday I chose to electorate and without the ingin welcoming the country. these officials to nextreflected four confidenceyears. and deter plans to do for them. go one step further in the Demo- fearconfirmed of another by election the American linger- On Monday, Americans gath- “That is our generation’s task This is something that is Typically, Inauguration Day cratic process, joining 800,000 ing over him and his policies, ered to welcome President —all tooto make fitting. these words, these nothing short of admirable, and takes place on Jan. 20, but of my closest friends to watch many of the promises made in Barack Obama to his second four rights, these values — of Life could invoke a feeling of pride and listen to Barack Obama’s his speech Monday will make year term in the 57th Presidential and Liberty, and the Pursuit from Americans. on a Sunday, the ceremony is second inaugural address. their way through the legisla- Inauguration, and to honor civil of Happiness — real for every Watching the president being movedwhenever to the the Monday specific following, date falls The inauguration is a time tive pipeline into law. rights activist Martin Luther King American,” Obama said. read his oath, and swearing to it, with a private oath swearing on of transformation. Wash- Promises of immigration, Jr. - has to be one of the most inspir- Saturday or Sunday. ington grows from a city of tax and voting reform as well According to an article by ington, D.C. or to their television ing and prideful experiences. Historically, inauguration around 600,000 people to a as a promise to equalize the Darlene Superville, a writer for setsAmericans to witness flocked the to$13 Wash mil- As an American citizen, there ceremonies took place on frenzy of nearly 1.5 million. The Associated Press, the pres- lion inauguration ceremony, are many things that can be March 4, allowing enough time The National Lawn changes Obama’s inaugural address. ident previously stated that themed “Faith in America’s Fu- taken from Inauguration Day. for votes to be hand tallied from a section of manicured Indeed,rights of gay gay equality Americans was menfilled- King is someone he admires. ture,” take place and to hear the First and foremost, it gives from elections, but as tallying grass between the Washing- tioned in both the invocation “King is one of two people he president’s words. citizens a feeling of pride. became easier, the date was ton Monument and Capitol and closing prayers of the cer- admires ‘more than anybody The talk of the town, tele- Pride to live a country that al- pushed up to January 20. The to a venue for the largest cer- emony as well as throughout in American history.’ President vision broadcasts and social lows them freedoms that other legislation for this can be found emony in America. And just as Obama’s speech. Abraham Lincoln is the other,” media was not only centered countries do not supply. Pride in the 20th Amendment of the General Washington became We live in a country where Superville wrote. around the ceremony and to take part in democratic United States Constitution. President Washington 224 we are free to choose our In a nod to that admiration, discourse. Pride to see The Former President Franklin D. years ago, on Jan. 21, 2013, leaders and to participate in Obama took his oath today us- Many were concerned with President of the United States Roosevelt was the last president President Barack Obama be- ing bibles previously owned by whatObama, Firstbut also Lady the firstMichelle family. take an oath to serve this coun- to be inaugurated on March 4, came a president with the American, I look forward to Lincoln and King. Obama also Obama was wearing, and what try the best he or she can. renewed support of the ma- participatingfulfilling their vision.in our AsAmerican a young used Lincoln’s Bible in his 2009 the couples two daughters It’s a historical event that jority of Americans. Democracy to help President ceremonial oath. were wearing. continues to be tradition in our secondand the term.first to be inaugurated on In his second inaugu- King’s words and principles Many praised Michelle country, and has given Ameri- Jan.No 20 matterwhen he whattook office date for The his ration, President Obama in our time” to extend rights to were incorporated into vari- Obama’s designer choice. The cans a sense of pride for years. Presidential Inauguration falls allObama America, fulfill to his protect promise the to Con “act- ous speeches throughout the The tradition began with the on, it gives every American, president leading a nation stitution of the United States, ceremony. Thom Browne for her dress and regardless of social standing, transformed from a first term and to help build the future for Obama addressed the coun- coat,first and lady donned went a with belt by designer J. Crew. States, George Washington, tak- origin or hometown a chance to two-term president with a re- the whole world. For the sake try in a way that was meant According to CBS News, first President of the United feel a part of this amazing and newedthrough agenda a financial of progress. crisis to a of all of our futures, I hope that to not only inspire, but inform Thom Browne was “proud and 30, 1789 in New York City. unique country. Although the Republican President Obama’s promises to citizens of what they are to ex- ingSome his oaththings of officehave onchanged April As we head into America’s Party and other conserva- keep America the best nation pect from his second four year chose him to design her ward- throughout the years, for ex- future, we can only sit back and tive groups have fought hard in the world continue to come term as President of the United robehumbled” for the that day. the first lady ample: the inaugural speech. see what future inaugurations against Obama’s policies, the true. States. And then there were the Washington’s second speech is have in store for us. renewal of Obama’s vows Kuyler McComas can be Topics in his speech in- still known as the shortest in his- Nikki Dotson can be brings a renewal of the lib- contacted at kmmccomas@ cluded his determination to donned her new hairstyle for tory, coming to just 135 words. contacted at dotson76@mar- eral ideologies that have been marshall.edu. achieve equal rights for the gay thebangs. day’s The ceremonies. first lady Although also Throughout history, the shall.edu.

page designed and edited by RACHEL FORD | [email protected] 5 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Students and faculty give back for MLK Day By JESSICA RAMEY Avenue to commemorate the Day is the perfect holiday to sacrifices that have been minorities, not just the black There was an informal dis- THE PARTHENON holiday. give back to the community made so we can have days like community. cussion during the dinner Students and faculty gath- “Every year we look for a way and all military personnel this and do things like attend The concept of community is about the issues and concerns ered Sunday to celebrate and to give back to our community. and their families because integrated schools,” Taylor a recurring theme for this day military families have and ways remember the vision of Martin We do a lot with our senior King also served in the McKenzie Davis, a 21-year- and Davis explained why it is so the community can help. Luther King Jr. citizens and wanted to honor military. old communication disorders important. “I hope the discussion The day before Martin them,” Shari Williams-Clarke, Martin Luther King Jr. Day junior, said. “It is important to always reminds people to think of oth- Luther King Jr. Day, the mem- is a day in which the nation Henriques said King’s “I Had give back to the people that ers more than themselves and bers of the Multicultural Affairs at Marshall University, a Dream” speech is one of the came before you. Your commu- to take care of other people,” Affairs Department served a said.Vice President of Multicultural King made for equality in our most important things he did nity made you,” Davis said. Henriques said. free supper to senior citizens Rashedah Henriques, country.remembers the sacrifices Participating in your commu- Jessica Ramey can be con- and military families at the 23-year-old graduate assistant, “This is a day of ser- many people heard a black nity and improving where you tacted at ramey95@marshall. Marie Redd Center on Ninth said Martin Luther King Jr. vice where we realize the manbecause speak it and was he the spoke first for time all live, Clarke said, is important. edu. Shooting at Lone Star College near Houston leaves 4 injured Group Home By MOLLY HENNESSY-FISKE in his mid-50s was shot in there, I felt comfortable. I don't about his safety and the value provides help Los Angeles Times the leg and hospitalized in know what to feel now." of his degree. (MCT) stable condition. A fourth Some students did not recog- "I'm paying for this," he said. Three people were shot at a person, a woman with a "I don't want this college to for at-risk girls north Houston community col- student ID card whose con- Daniel Flores, 19, was doing have a bad reputation." lege Tuesday in the latest act nection to the school was homeworknize the sounds when as hegunfire. heard six Lone Star Chancellor Richard of gun violence to mar a school unclear, was hospitalized or seven loud pops. Carpenter said weapons are By CAITLIN KINDER- girls they care for. campus. with "medical complica- "I thought it was construc- not allowed on campus. MUNDAY Golden Girl Group Home tions" after the melee, said tion," he said. "Then people Training had begun for staff THE PARTHENON aims to see girls who live in the shooting at Lone Star Col- acting Harris County Sheriff started running, and I knew it last week on how to handle a Golden Girl Group Home, the home maintain a normal lege'sWitnesses North andHarris officials campus said Maj. Armando Tello. had to be a shooting." school shooting, he said, lead- - lifestyle and believe in their erupted about 12:20 p.m. CST It was unclear what sparked Pedro Cervantes, 19, a dental ing many workers to lock their ists to see neglected and abilities as young women. after an argument between the argument at Lone Star, hygiene student in his second doors and stay in place after pre-delinquentlocated in Ceredo, girls W.Va., healed ex Just like any other teen- two men in front of the campus which has 90,000 students and semester, said there are gangs the shots rang out. and go on to live independent, ager, the girls attend school, library. six campuses, including North in the suburban area, mostly "I'm relieved that we were as productive lives through ther- participate in after-school ac- At least one of them was Harris with 19,000 students. Bloods. prepared as we were," Carpen- apy, counseling and a loving tivities, play sports and have armed, authorities said. Both "I never thought it would "You notice it because of the ter said. "Often people pass on environment. jobs if they are of the age. were hurt and hospitalized un- happen here. It's starting to tats," he said, meaning gang tat- that training. They say, 'Oh, that Golden Girl Group Home The girls are also involved der armed guard. They had not become common," said Ana toos, and some gang clothing won't ever happen here, I don't was founded in 1983 and has in-group sessions and individ- been charged or formally ar- Coronado, 18, a veterinary on campus. need that now.' This probably been serving the community ualized counseling to promote rested, and their identities had student in her second semes- But Cervantes said he hadn't made it very real. I suspect all for 30 years. Nikki Thomas, a healthy lifestyle and mind. not been released. ter. "When I chose that college, felt unsafe at Lone Star until our employees will be very ea- development specialist at Golden Girl Group Home A maintenance worker I chose it because I felt safe the shooting. Now, he worries ger to participate in the future." Golden Girl Group Home, has started a transitional liv- said the home serves 24 girls ing project. A home was built by instilling a sense of pride behind their main house for many of them hold onto. college age girls who wish Nikki Thomas, develop- to attend a post-secondary Dallas woman gets 85 years in ment specialist at Golden program. The project gives Girl Group Home, said she them the ability to transition has a passion for the mission into adult life, receive full stepson's dehydration death of Golden Girl, while discuss- independence but still have ing how she had been helped support of the staff if they By SCOTT GOLDSTEIN court-ordered custody visit. Asked about Alberson's ap- But for Alberson, who said she in her past. need it. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Prosecutors were seeking a parent lack of remorse, is bipolar, the boy was a nui- “Someone found me and Golden Girl Group Home (MCT) conviction on a more serious Bishop said, "She never sance who deserved all sorts rescued me,” Thomas said. is located at 999 B St. in Minutes after a jury sen- first-degree felony charge that takes responsibility for any- of punishments for wetting the Golden Girl Group Home tenced Tina Marie Alberson to would have required jurors to thing. So that's normal for bed, sneaking food and other focuses on cases of sexual lightly used donations from 85 years in prison in the dehy- find that Alberson knowingly her." minor indiscretions. abuse and low self-esteem. theCeredo, public. W.Va., Young and women’s accepts dration death of her 10-year-old caused serious bodily injury Alberson's defense attorney, Alberson at one point taped “We want them to feel clothing and accessories are stepson, the boy's grandmother to the boy. Bill Fay, said he had already worthy,” Connie Cole, case accepted at any time during had one last chance to tell the Instead, the jury found told Jonathan to stand on it. She manager at Golden Girl Group business hours and can be two-time felon how she felt. that she acted recklessly in which was heard before state tapedan "X" anotheron her kitchen "X" on floora nearby and Home, said. “Worth some- dropped off between 8 a.m. "Tina, I want you to know causing his injuries at the Districtfiled an Judge appeal Tracy in Holmes. the case, window and made him stare thing and know they are and 4 p.m. Monday through that I have forgiven you," Sue home, which lacked adequate "These are hard cases, a child at it. On a table just out of his loved.” Friday. Shotwell said in a victim im- air conditioning. who died," Fay said. "Emotion- reach was a large jug of water. Cole handles all legal mat- pact statement about the Alberson had a previous ally it's draining and over a It was as he served that ters, including accompanying more information at their death of Jonathan James. "I felony conviction for aggra- year and a half you grow a bond punishment that Jonathan col- the girls to any court hearings. website,Those www.gggh.org. interested can find know that Jonathan forgave vated assault with a deadly with your client and so it's very lapsed. He died hours later at a Cole said Golden Girl Group Caitlin Kinder-Mun- you because that's the type of weapon for running a man Dallas area hospital. Home is known by judges day can be contacted at child that he was. And I know down with her van in 1998 in He declined to comment Shotwell was among the fam- in the area for how they can kindermunday@marshall. he loves." Tarrant County. That meant aboutdifficult." Alberson's reaction to the ily members in the room when build the self-esteem of the edu. Shotwell noted, however, jurors could have sentenced verdict. Jonathan died. She said in her that the rest of the family had her up to life in prison, victim impact statement that not forgiven her. which is what prosecutors the boy she remembered was "We trusted you," Shotwell requested. evenAlberson after she testified was convicted. twice last In much different from what Al- said. "We trusted you with our The jurors left the Frank testimonyweek and during remained the punish defiant- berson described. baby." Crowley Courts Building with- ment phase, she denied causing "The little boy we knew was Alberson, who did not out- out speaking to reporters. her stepson's slow and painful an active little boy," Shotwell wardly react to the sentence, Prosecutors Marci Curry death despite her admission said. "This little boy would also did not look up at Shotwell and Carmen White said they that she withheld water from get up early in the morning as she spoke. The 44-year-old were pleased with the sen- him. at my house and we would will be eligible for parole in 15 tence. It was 80 years more fix breakfast and he would years. than Alberson's defense at- for the prosecution were Jona- want to go outside before the The same jury of seven torney said the case was than'sAmong fraternal those whotwin testifiedbrother, sun was even up to ride his worth. Joseph, 12, who was also at the bicycle." convicted Alberson of a sec- "This is the life of a child home, and their father, Michael Jonathan had told his grand- ond-degreewomen and fivefelony men charge last week of we're talking about," Curry Ray James. mother that he didn't want to injury to a child for depriving said. "Any person will under- Michael James, 43, is also go to stay with his stepmother Jonathan of water as punish- stand that that is going to carry charged and is scheduled for because, he said, he was al- ment. He died in record July a severe punishment." trial next month. He is being ways in trouble there. One 2011 heat at the southern Shotwell and daughter held at the Lew Sterrett Justice time, he came home with a red Dallas home where he was Krista Bishop, Jonathan's Center. mark on his neck and told his staying with his stepmother mother, said they too were By most accounts, Jonathan family that Alberson caused it, CL012313 and father for a monthlong happy with the punishment. was a loving and playful child. Shotwell said. CLASSIFIED

campus as a gathering place easily available and not that ultimate goal is keeping resi- CLASSIFIED Synthethic Drugs to educate its students about expensive,” McLemore said. dents and students up-to-date Continued from Page 1 the hazards of synthetic “We don’t think it is that big on what is out there and what 2 x 8.0 “We cannot let this hap- drugs. McLemore said she of a deal. We don’t hear how they can do to prevent it. pen to our community. This was pleased to know syn- they later commit suicide, or For further informa- should not become the norm,” thetic drugs were taking a go to the psych ward or they tion, contact the Cabell Gillman said. “We need to forefront in student issues lose themselves. We need County Substance Abuse educate our children and and discussions. these meetings to talk about Prevention Partnership at provide support for our law “We don’t hear the stories of how all synthetics are causing 304-523-8929. enforcement officers and fo- sensitive, stressed out college problems.” Josie Landgrave can be rensic scientists.” students who are smoking CCSAPP hopes to have more contacted at landgrave2@ CCSAPP used Marshall’s synthetic pot because it is meetings in the future. Its marshall.edu.

Firearms Essinger and his fellow stu- can’t defend all the students - Continued from Page 1 dents at the SGA said they felt because there are just so many ginia, and are allowed to carry students need to be able to de- police and lots of students,” Es- officer in the state of West Vir “I think if faculty or staff can fend themselves because the singer said. state law. carry them, I think students police cannot always be around Marshall University Police weaponsTaylor underStuck Westcan be Virginia con- should be able to,” Kittle said. to protect them. - tacted at stuck7@marshall. “We are all adults here.” “Sometimes the police force ity as every law enforcement edu. Officers have the same author

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