Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar The aP rthenon University Archives 2-12-2015 The aP rthenon, February 12, 2015 Codi Mohr [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon Recommended Citation Mohr, Codi, "The aP rthenon, February 12, 2015" (2015). The Parthenon. Paper 451. http://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon/451 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 12, 2015 | VOL. 118 NO. 87 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com INSIDE: Twenty-week abortion ban NEWS, 2 > S.P.A.C.E. passes in W.Va. House > ON CAMPUS Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act moves to Senate review INTERVIEWS > KIDS’ NIGHT OUT By LEXI BROWNING viable fetus as one that contains suf- abortion… That decision should be be- pregnancy after it was deemed THE PARTHENON tween her, her doctor, her family and life-threatening. > ACTIVE SHOOTER The West Virginia House of Del- incompatible with life outside the her God. Not the government.” Lead sponsor of H.B. 2568, Kelli SCENARIO egates passed a bill Wednesday womb.ficient lethal fetal anomalies or is WV Free, an organization focused on Sobonya, R-Cabell, mentioned the prohibiting abortions past a certain Delegate Dave Pethtel, D-Wetzel, reproductive education and equality, House’s support of the pain-capable AP PHOTO | THE NEWS & OBSERVER | AL DRAGO timeframe in pregnancies. said opposing H.B. 2568 was the third hosted a social media-thon Wednes- bill last year, which was ultimately ve- House Bill 2568, summarized as time he had supported pro-choice leg- day encouraging delegates to take a toed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Pro- islation, but felt he was making the stand against government interven- “Today we have another opportu- tection Act, prohibits abortion past right decision in supporting West Vir- tion in women’s rights. The online nity to join 10 other states that have the 20-week period in a pregnancy, to ginia women’s rights. campaign took place just before the made it a matter of public policy to prevent the fetus from experiencing “Ladies, I’m proud to stand with you bill was discussed in the House. stand up for pre-born babies who feel pain that occurs with abortions. Two today, in speaking and voting against Hashtags such as #StandWithWV- pain during an abortion,” Sobonya exceptions to the bill exist: medical this bill,” Pethtel said. “Because I be- Women and #TrustWomen were used said. emergencies and non-medically vi- lieve that when a woman has to make in addition to #IamTiffany, referenc- able fetuses. ing a video about one West Virginia See ABORTION page 5 her life on whether or not to have an woman’s decision to terminate her one of the most difficult decisions in H.B. 2568 defines a non-medically SPORTS, 3 By MIKAELA KEENER - > BASEBALL PREVIEW THE PARTHENON PIANIST The Jomie Jazz Artist Series Johnston performed origi > LINDA HOLMES nal pieces along with songs by other composers with the help- FILE PHOTO performed its first concert of Steve Heffner, bass, Steve of the semester Wednesday Hall, drums, and Wolf, trum JAZZES in the Jomie Jazz Center with- pet. They performed “Blues for special guest Paul Johnston. Megan,” “June 2014” and “New Johnston is associate pro Day” composed by Johnston. fessor of jazz studies and They also performed “Time jazz piano at Eastern Illinois After Time” by Jule Styne and UP GUEST University. Sammy Cahn, “317 East 32nd Jeff Wolfe, professor of jazz Street” by Lennie Tristano, “A studies and music technology Child is Born” by Thad Jones at Marshall University, said and “Groovin’ High” by Dizzy this program sets Marshall Gillespie. SERIES aside from other schools. Johnston said his love for “We are lucky to have this jazz music began in sixth program,” Wolfe said. “A lot of grade when he played with his OPINION, 4 larger jazz studies programs at middle school jazz band. The other universities don’t have encouragement he received > BRIAN WILLIAMS an on-going series like this- from teachers and years of where we can bring in major performance helped him to > PLUS-SIZED MODELS jazz artists or major jazz edu pursue his career in music. cators, or sometimes both, if “This is a great opportunity they are the same person, to for students to get to meet DAVE ALLOCCA | AP PHOTO the campus. We are lucky to some different artists and hear have the resources and the them play andSee hear JAZZ them page talk 5 people to make these things Jazz pianist Paul Johnston joined local musicians to happen.” perform as part of the Jomie Jazz Artist Series Wednesday in the Jomie Jazz Center. KAITLYN CLAY | THE PARTHENON “When you see revenues are Mayor previews decreasing do you live within LIFE, 5 your means, or do you raise > INTOMUVIEWS State of the City, revenues to be able to keep operating at the levels you’ve been operating at?” announces budget - Mayor Steve Williams By CODI MOHR keep operating at the levels you’ve communicate with union leaders and public housing complex along Hal EXECUTIVE EDITOR been operating at? I made the deci- Greer Boulevard will be converted Huntington Mayor Steve Wil- sion that absolutely we would not ways to provide certain services. into a commercial area. Huntington liams previewed his State of the raise any fees.” administratorsThe budget for to 2015find more will beefficient $43.3 - City address and the city’s budget He cited recently completed con- million. Last year’s budget was $45.1 tinue to increase investigations in JARED CASTO | THE PARTHENON Wednesday for Marshall University struction projects on campus as one million. thePolice West Department End as part officials of the will River con to journalism students in Smith Hall. reason for the drop in revenue. As Williams explained the change Rail initiative, which aims to reduce According to Williams, the city is projects like the Chris Cline Athletic is not a decline in revenue, but a drug, property and violent crime TODAY’S “strong, vibrant, at the beginning of a Complex and the Arthur Weisburg necessary alteration considering renaissance.” - circumstances. space of industrial properties in the WEATHER: in the city. The 74-acre brownfield PROVIDED BY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY Williams praised developmental struction, Williams said nearly $2 “We’re not cutting the budget,” middle of the city, referred to as the METEOROLOGY STUDENTS programs, but he said the city proj- millionEngineering of revenue Complex will finalizenot exist con in Williams said. “The revenues are ACF property, will also be developed ects about a 5 percent decrease in 2015. declining, and I’m making an ad- into a more attractive area. And revenue. Though he would not spe- Decreased revenue, however, has justment. We’re living within our citywide broadband Internet infra- not slowed progression of Williams’ means… And I’m making blessed structure will serve as what Williams from, he emphasized there will be re- renaissance. sure that we shore up some other calls a virtual ribbon, tying all four ductionscifically state in operation where cutsbut no will layoffs. come “I’m forced to make sure that we revenues.” programs together. “We were faced with a test of our have other operations,” Williams said. Williams also described some of Williams will deliver the State of philosophical values,” Williams said. Such alternatives include assess- his major developmental programs the City address 3 p.m. Tuesday in “When you see revenues are decreas- contributing to what he called, the City Council chambers at City Hall. ing do you live within your means, or from those who owe the city and renaissance. Codi Mohr can be contacted at do you raise revenues to be able to encouraginging and collecting department fees andheads fines to The demolished Northcott Court [email protected]. 294793 BCC CAFE INC, SOUTHERN X-POSUR C M Y K 50 INCH 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM By MERCEDEZ SPEIGHT “It’s a nice little break for parents, but it’s during those times because it is too close THE PARTHENON also a good way to keep the kids active and to New Year’s ,and participation is low. She The Rec Center is giving parents an op- interested.” Muth said. said most of the kids who come are in camp Rec Center portunity to drop off their kids for the night The cost for members is $15 and $10 for during the summer and do similar activi- Friday at Kids’ Night Out from 5-9 p.m. every additional child. ties. She said the kids in the past seemed Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy activities such For parents who have babysitters, Muth to like swimming the best out of the other as swimming, rock wall climbing, basketball said this might seem like a bargain. activities. and a pizza party. “The price is really good,” Muth said. “I would pay a babysitter a lot more to come around in circles,” Muth said. “They love it offers Kids’ “We turn on the vortex and the kids float Friday of every month, but in honor of Val- to my home than to just drop them off here.” and we have some blow up boats that we entine’sKids’ Night Day, theOut Recis usually Center done has ondecided the first to Muth said the staff that puts on Kids’ put in there.” have the event a week later than usual.