Volume 120 Issue 7 Friday, October 23, 2015
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Muskingum student donates cells Lindsey Kreamer Arts & Entertainment Editor
Chase Myers, is a senior at Muskingum University, and he recently made a potentially life-saving donation of stem cells to an unknown male in the United States over summer break. He did so at the Arthur G. James Cancer The Wallhouse Hotel construction Hospital and Richard J. Solove is almost completed. It is expected Research Institute in Columbus. to open in mid-November. Myers signed up for the Be The Match registry on campus. It is a program that registers potential and connects them with Arts & Entertainment donors people in need of a transplant. He registered last year initially to help out a friend in his fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Myers went in knowing that there was a less than a one percent chance that he would be a match with someone and be considered for a possible donation. Over summer break, Myers got a call telling him he had been matched with a male who was di“The Apostlettes” is a piece agnosed with Acute Lymphoblascurrently residing in the Louis O. tic Leukemia somewhere in the Palmer Art Gallery. United States. “I got a call in July and found out that I had matched, and there was this realization over the summer that the guy that I was donating to was just one in a million,” said Myers. “[But] I was his one chance of hope. I was his one chance at getting out of this and that meant a lot to me and I felt that I had to go through with it.” Myers went through a series of medical procedures over the next couple of weeks to ensure the best outcome of the donation for both him and the recipient including a The John Glenn High School variety of tests and injections. golfers kick off their journey to “It was really nerve-wrackthe state tournament. ing,” said Myers. “It’s lots of
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shots, lots of tests, they took lots of blood and I’m not a big fan of needles, [it was] a really nervous process for me.” Myers then started a week long preparation at the beginning of October that included two daily shots of a drug called Neupogen to stimulate his stem cell growth so that his bones over-processed cells to create a surplus of cells in his bloodstream. On Monday Oct. 5, Myers had his last set of injections and was ready to donate. For the donation, Myers was hooked up to an apheresis machine for the three and a half-hour donation process. The apheresis machine cycled through 12 liters of Myers’ blood, taking blood from a needle in one arm and collecting the stem cells, then returning the blood back into his body through another needle and into his other arm. “The day there [at the cancer research center] was eye-opening,” said Myers. “I was able to talk to nurses that were there and deal with both sides of the donation, [the] patients who are donating and patients who are receiving the transplants. Hearing them talk about how much it means to the patients meant a lot to me.” Eight days prior to Myers’ donation, the male he was donating to had to have his entire system cleansed, so he was, in theory, cancer free before the procedure. “He was diagnosed with ALL [Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia] and at that moment he no longer had that disease,” said Myers. “But the problem was his body can’t regenerate at that point. So the hope is that they can put mine in and he will regenerate
Homecoming Weekend Events 2015: Friday, October 23 Library Dedication
4 p.m. at the Roberta A. Smith Library
Varsity Revue
8:30 p.m. in the John Glenn Gym. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.
Saturday, October 24 Lindsey Kreamer/ Black & Magenta Chase Myers is a senior at Muskingum University. He also was a match to an unknown male who was in need of a bone marrow transplant.
Fun Run
8:30 a.m. on the East Lawn
Lunch
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on the East Lawn. Rain location is the John Glenn Gym.
the healthy cells because were so Parade close to a genetic match that his Noon on Main Street, body won’t recognize that my Lakeside and Stadium Drive cells aren’t his.” After 45 days Myers will hear Football vs. back from the cancer research Ohio Northern center and find out if the transfu1:30 p.m. at McConagha sion was successful. Stadium “Once he’s healthy, that’ll be hopefully within the 45 days, Collage Concert they’ll tell me he’s doing really 7 p.m. in Brown Chapel well,” said Meyers. “Then in a year they’ll get in contact with me Womens Soccer vs. and give me the chance to meet Ohio Northern him. I’m really hoping he agrees 7 p.m. at McConagha Stadium so we get the chance to meet.” Though the process started MU After Dark off nerve-wracking for Myers he 9 p.m. in John Glenn Gym. looks back at the tests and needles Food provided, $5 entry fee. as less than daunting. Anyone can sign up for the bone marrow donor registry and Sunday, October 25 students usually have the opportu“Proof” nity every few years through cam2 p.m. Thompson Theatre pus sponsored programs.
November opening is expected for Wa l l h o u s e Lindsey Kreamer Arts & Entertainment Editor The New Concord Village can expect the construction of the first village hotel, The Wallhouse Hotel, to be done around mid-NoLindsey Kreamer/ Black & Magenta vember. The hotel has been a work in The Wallhouse Hotel decor is a modern style. The layout includes progress over the last few months many spaces that serve larger groups, such as a conference room. as it was erected at the Route 83 They are also in communicaand Interstate 70 intersection. “In order to work at The WallSome of the amenities that The tion with restaurants that would house you have to have a service Wallhouse Hotel will include are possibly be interested in opening heart because it really is personan indoor swimming pool with on a lot by the hotel. al to us,” said Best. “You can go New Concord was chosen anywhere and get a clean room, an attached hot tub, guest laundry facilities, and two gas fire pits lo- for the destination of the second a good night’s rest, and a good cated on a patio that overlooks the Wallhouse Hotel, the other being breakfast in the morning, but in Walnut Creek, for it’s unique when it comes down to it if that’s village. The layout and decor of The qualities and charm. all they’ve done for the guest at “We are looking to grow in The Wallhouse, we’ve failed. We Wallhouse Hotel is very modern and crisp and will include several places that are special, and New really want to rise above so you community spaces, such as a con- Concord is special,” said Melissa have an experience, not just a Best, Hotel Director for The Wall- stay.” ference and a breakfast room. “What we really feature is en- house Hotel. “The Wallhouse HoThe Wallhouse Hotel check-in gaging spaces, immaculate rooms, tel is very special and we thought process is a bit different from a and unmatched service,” said Best. it was a very good fit and there typical hotel, as they have podiThe Wallhouse Hotel will also was a need [here], so we chose ums with touch screens for a more have a hot breakfast available New Concord.” customized feel. The Wallhouse Hotel will also with baked goods provided by “The Wallhouse Hotel is realKennedy’s Bakery in Cambridge. be locally staffed. ly unlike anything I’ve stayed in, so that excites me to be a part of Editorial Staff Follow Orbit Media something so unique,” said Best. Editor-in-Chief Brenna Busby News Twitter @Orbit907News The Village Council Policy Assignment Editor Christine Holmes Sports Twitter @Orbit907Sports A&E Editor Lindsey Kreamer Music Twitter @Orbit907Music Committee held a meeting in the Sports Editor Chris Morgan Facebook Facebook.com/Orbit907News basement of Village Hall at 6 p.m. Copy Editors Kayla Rausch SoundCloud SoundCloud.com/Orbit907 on Oct. 15 to discuss the alcohol Rachel Schlarb YouTube OrbitMediaTV license. There was a presentation Circulation Manager Aaron Eno Instagram @Orbit907 Faculty Advisor Lisa Marshall Periscope @Orbit907News session with representatives from the Wallhouse Hotel. Orbit Media Newsroom (740) 826-8379 Website OrbitMediaOnline.com
Editorial: Is change a good thing? The Black & Magenta Editors: College is a journey that ends as quickly as it begins, but decisions made during that time can live on for much longer. Having their first taste of independence, students learn about the world that they are just beginning to explore. They begin their search and find their passion. There’s a revolutionary mindset that students are going to shape the future, and no one can stop them from making their mark, and that the past is no longer relevant. The history that was already written and that was fought hard to preserve by those who have been around longer is just not good enough, it is now insignificant. In a world of constant upgrades and instant gratification, maybe tradition and history just isn’t as important to young people anymore. Maybe college students live in the moment. The dominant idea seems to be that the future needs to be filled with new and shiny thoughts and the past should be laid to rest. Many students believe what is happening in their lives right now has never happened before. If they don’t like something, they will try to change it, simply because they can. After looking back at past issues of The Black & Magenta, it’s noticeable that not much has changed over the years. Each wave of students that comes through Muskingum University feels empowered, repressed, passionate, and furious over nearly the same issues. This could be food on campus, the hills, living conditions in dorms, funding, faculty, staff, ad-
ministration, and social issues. No idea is new, ideas cycle and come back around over time and repeat. Think before you change. There is a reason some things don’t change. Sometimes change isn’t better. The changes students made after leaving campus are no longer as meaningful or important to them as they were while they were here. But at that point the impact they made, good and bad, is left for those who still reside within the hills of Muskingum. Strong programs, organizations, teams, and institutions are built off of tradition and rich history. Sure, over time some changes are necessary for progress, but abrupt changes usually do more harm than good. Progress doesn’t always mean changing something physically. Sometimes, progress could be the changing of a mind or point of view. Instead of making big decisions quickly that can affect past endeavors and future advancements, students need to take a step back and put their decisions into perspective first, and worry about revolutionizing later.
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Joint art exhibit showcases 2-D and 3-D perspectives Martin Kurtz Orbit Media Reporter The Louis O. Palmer Art Gallery is presenting the exhibition Experiencing Art Around Ohio, Photography and Crafts by Erin France and David Yocum that began on Oct. 8. A reception was held at the art gallery from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 for students and community members to attend. Professor of Art and Director of the Louis O. Palmer Art Gallery, Yan Sun, was working on new projects and exhibition ideas for this year and decided on the works of these two artists based on what senior art students wanted to see. The exhibition was a joint project between local artists, Erin France and David Yocum. They both contributed different aspects of art, France works with 3-D sculptures and Yocum deals with the two dimensional aspect of photography. France is currently a Senior Radio Account Executive at WHIZ Media Group. She defined herself as a three dimensional artist
who repurposes different objects. She often takes antiques that she buys, or any objects that are given to her and turns them into a sculpture based on the inspiration she receives from them. “Sometimes I’ll take a piece I did a few years ago and completely tear it apart because I have a new inspiration, so it’ll turn into something completely different,” said France. David Yocum is a cancer survivor who started shooting photography when he joined the Army in 1979. He expresses himself through his lens and takes great pride in taking photos and creating pieces with meaning. “The first thing I ask myself is ‘What am I trying to say?’,” said Yocum. “I got a basic idea in my head of what I want and I ask myself ‘What am I trying to convey with it?’ and ‘What do I want the viewer to look at and think?’ and I just go from there.” Yocum’s biggest piece of advice is using your own elements in your art. “Be true to yourself,” said Yocum. “As long as you’re doing what you enjoy doing, [and]
you’re not trying to take someone else’s idea and use your own elements. If you need something, go out [with your camera] and shoot it. Don’t go to those stock websites and pull photos off [of there]. That way, when you’re done with it, you can say ‘It’s my work’.” France had a similar piece of advice to echo Yocum’s. “Follow what inspires you,” said France. “I find that even though I’m not a full time artist, [and] I wasn’t an art major, the one thing that I can do until all hours of the night is art. I never get tired of doing art.” The exhibit has attracted attention from both community members and students. “Right now, I’m happy because the students gave a very good reaction and the people around the community [as well],” said Sun. “They are very happy [that] we have good artists, we have good works, and this exhibition is very good for students and the people around the community.” The exhibition will be on display in the Louis O. Palmer Gallery on campus until Oct. 29.
Lindsey Grafe/ Black & Magenta Lindsey Grafe/ Black & Magenta “Traveling Circus!” features vintage circus toys. This piece shows a 3-D sculpture with a 2-D photo.
Chelsea McCrae/ Black & Magenta The COSI van, present outside the New Concord Library on Oct. 8.
COSI on wheels comes to New Concord Brenna Busby Editor-in-Chief
New Concord residents visited the New Concord Branch Library on Main Street and got handson with the science behind roller coasters on Tuesday Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Columbus based Center of Science and Industry, COSI, has a program on wheels where their Outreach Educators put on assembly presentations for younger children. The presentation at the library was guided by Outreach Educator, Hannah Brooke, and the topic for the night was “Crazy Coasters”. Outreach Educators like Brooke often travel to different areas. “It could range from 10 minutes to five hours, so there is a range [in drive time], but it’s always a lot of fun,” said Brooke. The New Concord Branch Library hosted two sessions of COSI on wheels in their meeting room. The first part of the session was a question and answer forum where Brooke got the children to ask questions focusing on the forces behind roller coasters. “Getting them excited, getting them to understand the science behind things that they might love
[is great],” said Brooke. The next part of the 45-minute program was an interactive activity. The kids were split into groups of three and four and were asked to build coasters that had a hill and a loop all while being functional. The goal was to get a marble down the hill and through the loop in one try. The supplies provided were foam pipes and tape and the kids were allowed to use the table and chairs in the room to assist with their construction. Brooke called the whole group back and had other teams try out everyone else’s coasters. Outreach Educators do larger presentations for schools, sometimes up to 500 kids total. Currently, Brooke is visiting the larger schools with chemistry topics. They also do several smaller presentations at local libraries such as the one they had in New Concord. “My favorite part would be being able to interact with the kids, getting kids excited about science is the highlight of job,” said Brooke. “It’s one of the things that I absolutely love.” COSI has presented other science based presentations in New Concord before also at the library.
Cross Country teams gearing up for OAC Championships
Captain’s Quarters
Chris Morgan Sports Editor
The way certain things are going right now in the college football season, all signs point toward the Ohio Chris Morgan State vs. MichSports Editor igan game on Nov. 28 being an absolute dog fight, possibly with a Big Ten Championship Game berth, as well as a possible College Football Playoff spot on the line. It’s going to be amazing to see the battle between Ohio State and Michigan finally get back to what the rivalry used to be, a battle to the death. If Ohio State goes into the game undefeated, then the Buckeyes should be the favorites to win. Ohio State fans are hopeful that the team will figure out their offensive issues, especially with a matchup against a current top ten ranked team, Michigan State, the week before. The Wolverines currently have one of the top defenses in the country, having given up more than seven points only once, which was during the season opener that ended in a loss to new Pac-12 power Utah. Two of the five Michigan wins have also been shutout victories against top 20 teams, Brigham Young University and Northwestern. Obviously it’s too early to tell just who will win the game, but it’s easy to see that this year’s game will finally deliver the tough, gritty performance that fans have been yearning for the last few years.
The Muskingum University Cross Country teams are quickly approaching the climax of their 2015 season, the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships. This year, the championship meet will be held on Oct. 31 at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea. The teams recently competed in one of their last tuneup races before the OAC Championships at the All-Ohio Championships at Cedarville on Oct. 2. Head Cross Country Coach Jacob Gleason saw a lot of good things at the All-Ohio Championships from both the men and the women. “I thought we had a pretty good performance,” said Gleason. “It was a tough day for us in the
team standings, but I thought we had some pretty good individual performances.” Several Muskies ran new personal-records, improving their overall times during the race, but the individual results did not carry over to the team as a whole. Gleason doesn’t think the results affect the overall performance though, as the Muskies have their eye on a much bigger prize. “We just weren’t very sharp that day, and that’s okay,” said Gleason. “Our focus is on the conference championship, so that’s where our time and energy is being put right now.” With all of the new individual bests set at the race, Gleason believes the teams are right where they need to be going into the conference championship. “The things we’ve been doing in practice for the last couple of
Buckeyes and Wolverines headed for a big collision
Black & Magenta Archive The Muskingum Cross Country teams will compete at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships at Baldwin Wallace on Oct. 31. weeks now [have] showed,” said Gleason. “Now we’re kind of just putting the icing on the cake.” The Muskies had one more meet before the OAC Championships at the end of the month. The teams traveled to the Jenna Strong Invitational at Wilmington on Oct. 16 in their final race before the conference meet. Though Gleason believes that both the mens and womens teams are set to finish in the top half of the conference in the OAC Championships,
he has hopes of placing a little higher. “We’ll have to see how everyone peaks at the end of the year,” said Gleason. After the OAC Championships, the Muskies could take up to seven racers from each of the mens and the womens sides to the NCAA Regionals at Rose-Hulman in Indiana on Nov. 14. To qualify, the Muskies have to finish in the top half of the OAC either as a team or as individuals.
John Glenn Golf tees off for state tournament
Christine Holmes/ Black & Magenta John Glenn High School junior, Lexi Bubenchik, shot a 76 at the district tournament to qualify for the state tournament this year. Bubenchik competed at The Ohio State Gray Course on Oct. 16 and 17.
Christine Holmes/ Black & Magenta The John Glenn High School Boys Golf Team, consisting of sophomore Dylan Van Hossen, seniors Nathaniel Bennett and Collin Harshbarger, junior Bryan Smith, and first year Jack Williams qualified for the state tournament along with junior Lexi Bubenchik on the girls side. The boys competed Oct. 16 and 17 at NorthStar Golf Club.