The Parthenon - April 8, 2016

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 | VOL. 119 NO. 94 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com | SINGLE COPY FREE

WEEKEND EDITION

HOLI MOLY

INTO Marshall celebrates Indian festival of colors page 5

SON NGUYEN | THE PARTHENON

RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON

Growing in memory

COEPD plants tree in memory Harold Blanco

INSIDE

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SPORTS, 3

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> PATRICK MORRISEY

> BASEBALL PREVIEW

> PIG ROAST

> HOLI DAY

> ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

> TENNIS PREVIEW

> FASHION SHOW

> SCHOOL OF PHARMACY SPRING PREVIEW

> AMICUS CURIAE

> TERRENCE THOMPSON > SOUTHERN ANTHROPOLOGICAL SOCIETY > OLD TIME RADIO SHOW

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WEEKEND NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

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Attorney General discusses proposed hospital merger Attourney General Patrick Morrisey discusses the merger between Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Thursday.

By CLARA MAYNARD

RYAN FISCHER | THE PARTHENON

THE PARTHENON Attorney General Patrick Morrisey gave an address on the proposed hospital merger Thursday afternoon in the County Commission Chambers.

The merger, which was announced in August 2014, would join Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center. The Federal Trade Commission issued an administrative complaint in November 2015 citing fear of a monopoly.

Morrisey discussed the recent passing of SB 597, which could allow the merger to proceed if the hospitals obtain a certificate of approval.

“Cabell Huntington submitted an application for a certificate of approval for a collaborative agreement with St. Mary’s and they submitted that to my office and the WV Healthcare Authority,” Morrisey said. “Now, the new law actually makes the agreement immune from federal and state anti-trust laws if the certificate of approval is granted.”

Morrisey said his office and the healthcare authority have 75 days to review the application and will be opening a comment period within a few days.

“That will provide for interested parties to submit comments,” Morrisey said. “This needs to be a transparent process.”

Morrisey said the FTC can still challenge the law and the underlying acquisition, but he thinks the efforts will fail.

“We believe the new law will provide our office with some additional tools to defend this merger,” Morrisey said.

Tree planted in memory of late professor

Longest Day campaign raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease

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A new tree is blooming on campus after just being planted outside Jenkins Hall Thursday.

By ELAYNA CONARD

THE PARTHENON Faculty members and family of Dr. Harold Blanco paid tribute to his life on Thursday afternoon. Loved ones broke ground as they planted a red maple outside of Jenkins Hall to honor the late professor.

Blanco passed away one week after a biking accident March 18 in Barboursville Park.

Blanco fell off of his bike and suffered a severe neck fracture.

A professor at both Marshall University and St. Joe Middle School, Blanco was on his first day of spring break when the tragic accident occurred.

Blanco is survived by his wife, six-month-old son and 17-yearold daughter.

Marshall student and goddaughter of Blanco Mary

Bunten said she hopes the tree is a place students can come and is a way for his spirit to live on. Blanco does not have a gravesite, so the red maple serves as a place where loved ones can gather to be with him.

Faculty member and Blanco’s friend Maggie Yelencsics said she hopes the tree is a reminder about how passionate he was about education and the

place he held at Marshall.

A scholarship fund has been set up for Blanco’s son, as well as a GoFundMe account. The account has raised more than $23,000 to help the family.

Blanco’s 17-year-old daughter is set to start at Marshall in the fall on an academic scholarship.

Elayna Conard can be contacted at conard3@marshall. edu.

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University of Illinois professor of history and law Frederick E. Hoxie explains to the Marshall community Thursday at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall during Marshall’s Spring 2016 Amicus Curiae lecture series how Native American leaders were able to forge a vision of American citizenship that could accommodate indigenous people and recognize their unique place in the nation’s politcial life and history.

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Morrisey said his office originally had concerns about the merger before “assurances” were made.

“We worked closely with the hospitals who cooperated in that investigation,” Morrisey said. “And ultimately put together two assurances. In order to assure for appropriate pricing and relief for consumers and for the quality of healthcare services in Cabell County.”

Morrisey said he thought surrounding counties would be affected positively by the merger.

“We’ve seen some statistics where people go to CAMC, where they travel a long period of time,” Morrisey said. “I think if you have new, quality centers and a more powerful combination that’s going to be more attractive for people in the entire region.”

Clara Maynard can be contacted at maynard294@marshall.edu.

THE PARTHENON The Alzheimer’s Association launched a nationwide “Longest Day” campaign to spread awareness and raise funds for those affected by Alzheimer’s.

Special events coordinator of the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Nikole Kinder said the Longest Day exists partially to get awareness on those who spend their time caring for those affected by the disease.

“The Longest Day is a new way to honor care givers and those living with Alzheimer’s by dedicating one day to them,” Kinder said. “The Longest Day is held on the summer solstice, which is on June 20 this year.

There will be 16 hours of sunlight and we are making that a day where you can do anything you want to honor someone with the disease. “ Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s worsens with age and sometimes it becomes severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

“The way I like to explain it is if you forget where you put your keys, that’s normal, but if you forget what your keys do, that’s not normal,” Kinder said. “A lot of people just think as you get older you’re going to forget things, but it doesn’t necessarily only happen to older people. It’s a disease that can hit anyone.”

Kinder said there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but the money raised from the Longest Day will help with research and care for those with the disease.

“Right now all we can do is raise awareness and funds to find a cure,” Kinder said. “Seventy eight cents of every dollar given to the association goes

back into care, support and research.”

Last year, the Longest Day raised $2.2 million and 78 percent of that total went into helping those who struggle with the disease.

Teams are encouraged to raise around $1,600, essentially $100 for every hour of sunlight June 20 and do something they enjoy.

“It’s just an event where you do whatever you like to do,” Kinder said. “So, if you like to run, you put together a running team and you post on your Facebook that you’re doing the event and why you’re doing the event and ask for donations.”

Junior public relations major and a volunteer on the task force committee for the Longest Day Allyson Carr said the disease has personally affected her life.

“My grandmother suffered from the disease for three years, and over those three years she began to forget family and friends and changed from herself to someone completely different,” Carr said.

“This disease causes family and friends to lose a loved one before they even pass away,” Carr said. “Alzheimer’s took over my grandma bit by bit, causing it to take over our whole family’s lives.”

Registration for teams to sign up for the Longest Day is open and the Alzheimer’s Association encourages participants to keep in mind what someone with Alzheimer’s goes through every day.

“For us this is one day but for someone with Alzheimer’s it’s the longest day of their life every single day,” Kinder said.

Baily Turner can be contacted at turner206@ marshall.edu.

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WEEKEND SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

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Marshall baseball heads south for three-game series against UTSA

Thompson named one of C-USA’s Winter Spirit Service Award recipients

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Marshall University sophomore Terrence Thompson defends an inbound pass March 11 against Middle Tennessee State University in the Conference USA semifinals.

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Marshall University freshman Joshua Shapiro throws a pitch Tuesday against West Virginia University at Appalachian Power Park.

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THE PARTHENON The Marshall University baseball team (15-12, 5-4 C-USA) heads south for a three-game series against the University of Texas at San Antonio (11-17, 2-7 C-USA) for its fourth conference series of the season.

Marshall is tied for fourth place in Conference USA. The Herd enters the game after a loss to in-state rival West Virginia University in extra innings Tuesday.

Junior infielder Tommy Lane has hit eight home runs this season, which ranks 26th in the nation and second in the conference. Lane has a .324 batting average, 36 hits, 17 scored runs and 22 RBIs on the season as well.

Junior outfielder Corey Bird

and senior infielder DJ Gee hold first and third place, respectively, in C-USA for most stolen stolen bases.

On the mound, junior Burris Warner is ranked 13th in the country and second in C-USA with seven recorded saves this season. Warner holds a 2.50 ERA with 18 innings pitched, the third lowest ERA on the team behind freshmen Patrick Murphy and senior Caleb Ross.

The Roadrunners enter Friday’s game looking to bounce back from a three-game losing streak after it dropped its last two games in a weekend series to Florida International University and a midweek game to Texas State University Tuesday.

UTSA sophomore outfielder Skyler Valentine, who has

scored 23 runs and 18 RBIs this season, leads the team at the plate with a .327 batting average and 36 hits.

Junior infielder C.J. Pickering leads the Roadrunners in home runs with three.

While both teams are tied with a team batting average of .271, Marshall has held opponents to a .282 batting average compared to the Roadrunners’ .293.

Marshall also holds a lower team ERA than UTSA with 5.15 compared to the Roadrunners’ 6.29.

Gee said if the team is focused, it can easily walk away with three wins this weekend.

“We’re excited to head down to Texas and play them on their home field,” Gee said.

“I think that as long as our minds are right and we go out

there and play like we have been this season that we can walk away with a sweep this weekend.”

Marshall junior Leo Valenti said he thinks the team is on the right track even after its loss to West Virginia.

“It’s tough to lose to a team like that since it is a huge rivalry,”. Valenti said. “But I think everyone knows we should’ve won that game, and I know we have the confidence to come back and really have a great weekend down in Texas.”

The first of the three-game series begins 7 p.m. Friday at Roadrunner Field. The second game is set for 3 p.m. Saturday and the third for 12 p.m.

Sunday.

Brittanie Fowler can be contacted at fowler85@ marshall.edu.

Herd tennis team wraps up regular season

By DANIELLE WRIGHT

lot of energy going into these next Turhan is a valuable asset and her THE PARTHENON matches.” consistent performance helps keep Marshall University’s tennis team Junior Derya Turhan was the only the rest of the team encouraged. wraps up its regular season with a member of the team to register a “I love having her on the team,” three-match homestead beginning singles win against Winthrop.

Bogicevic said. “Plus, she’s our number one player.”

Friday as the team Bogicevic said faces the University of Cincinnati. the Herd’s goal Marshall hosts is to stay motivated during the Xavier University final stretch of Sunday and Old Dominion University the regular season before the April 16 to close Conference USA out its regular season before heading Tournament. to Murfsfreeboro, “We are all Tennessee for the tired,” Bogicevic Conference USA said. “But we Tournament, which all want to finish hard and begins April 21. successfully.”

The Herd (8-9, Cincinnati (91-2) lost its last 7, 1-1) heads match against Winthrop University into Friday’s Sunday, 6-1, which matchup after suffering snapped its foura 5-0 loss to match winning crosstown rival streak.

Xavier WednesJunior Rachel day on its home Morales said dePARTHENON FILE PHOTO spite the loss, the court. team plans to head Marshall University junior Derya Turhan takes a swing last season during a match at the Friday’s match into Friday’s match Huntington Tennis Club. begins at 1 p.m. with a positive mindset.

Turhan leads the Herd with an at the Huntington Tennis Club.

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THE PARTHENON Marshall University men’s basketball player Terrence Thompson was one of 14 Conference USA student-athletes to earn the conference’s 2015-16 Winter Spirit Service Award.

The award honored Thompson’s combination of community service, academic standing and athletic competition.

Thompson’s work within the community includes spending time with patients at Cabell Huntington Children’s Hospital and the Huntington VA Medical Center.

Thompson also worked with the INTO Mentoring Program and Huntington City Mission.

Thompson also visited local schools to talk about the importance of setting goals and read books to students.

As for his academic

achievements, Thompson maintains a 3.40 GPA as biology major with plans to attend medical school after graduation to become a doctor.

Thompson, now a sophomore, transferred to Marshall last spring after graduating from Georgia Highlands College with honors.

In addition to his impact on the community and his work in the classroom, Thompson also contributed on the hardwood this past season.

Thompson appeared in 32 of the team’s 33 games last season, averaging 11.3 minutes per game, 3.4 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game.

The sophomore scored a career-high 11 points to go with eight rebounds in the team’s 87-85 victory over the University of Texas at El Paso March 10 in the Conference USA Tournament Quarterfinals.

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University track and field team competes in the Hilltopper Relays Friday and Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The event is hosted by Western Kentucky University.

The Hilltopper Relays is the first event for Marshall this season that is hosted by a fellow Conference USA member this season, indoor and outdoor.

Last week, the Herd competed in two meets, the Cherry Blossom Invitational and the Pepsi Florida Relays.

The Herd picked up one win at the Cherry Blossom

Invitational with sophomore Melany Belot winning the 400-meter hurdles (1:09.49).

Marshall had three secondplace performances with two coming from freshman Kalya Haywood in the 100m dash (12.57 seconds) and 200m dash (26.68).

At the Pepsi Florida Relays, the Herd’s highest result came from freshman Elena Marchand with a ninth-place toss in shot put (13.62m).

Over 700 athletes will compete in the Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex for the two-day Hilltopper Relays.

The event begins 1 p.m.

Track and field team competes in Hilltopper Relays

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Alpha Sigma Phi hosts pig roast

By CARLI PLUTE

THE PARTHENON Marshall University fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi will be hosting a pig roast Saturday.

Tickets can be purchased any day this week in the Memorial Student Center or via email to Naquan Gardner.

Tickets cost $10 a person for unlimited food.

The Pig Roast starts 1 p.m. at the Alpha Sigma house located at 1434 5th Ave. “This is the first time Alpha Sig has done the event,” said fundraising chair Naquan Gardner. “We hope to do this event many more times in the future including WOW, pending

approval, to use as a great recruitment tool while enjoying the company of the community and current students.”

Proceeds go to the chapter to make large improvements to the house over the summer.

“The pig roast idea generated from a living room conversation between vice president Justin Mullens and I, which started out as a joke, but transpired into a reality that we look forward to being a success,” Gardner said. “We are expecting 60 plus people throughout the community as well as students and Greek life.”

Carli Plute can be contacted at plute@marshall.edu.

Taste of Africa shows off cultural clothing

By CARLI PLUTE

THE PARTHENON Marshall University’s Organization of African Students is hosting a fashion show Saturday.

The show is free to attend and refreshments will be provided.

“We are hoping we get a lot of people to come out and show support,” said president Isvera Zondo. “I have never done this and don’t know if we will get a lot of people honestly. But, hopefully we get a great turn out.”

The fashion show exists to showcase different African pieces and to bring awareness to the organization.

“I have never coordinated a fashion show before,” Zondo said. “This is my first time and its been a great experience so far. I have gotten a lot of help from some of the members of the organization to make the fashion show a success.”

The “Taste of Africa” fashion show will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center.

“The pieces that we will be displayed are pieces that were given to us by different designers,” Zondo said. “They are all traditional pieces.”

Carli Plute can be contacted at plute@marshall.edu.

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Old Soul brings artists together for a night of music

By RYAN FISCHER

THE PARTHENON W.B. Walker’s Old Soul Radio Show will bring 10 country artists to the V-Club Saturday night, headlined by regional performer Tyler Childers.

Justin Payne will perform live as the second act of the night, bringing forth true stories from his album “No Place Lower Than High.”

“The little stories and stuff, some of them might be shameful to say but that’s the truth,” Payne said.

Payne said he made quick friends with W.B. Walker after releasing a benefit song called “Miner Soul,” the proceeds of which were used to support the families of the victims of the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster.

Payne, from Nellis, West Virginia, said although he plays in Huntington occasionally, his most recent shows nearby have been with The Horse Traders.

“Me and Tyler, we’ve got the distinct pleasure, I guess you can say, of being the only ones that can say they’re on bill every year,” Payne said.

Payne said the autobiographical style he uses is comparable to the late Merle Haggard, whose influence will inevitably be showcased within the 10 artist lineup.

Payne will gain another chance to play with Huntington locals The Horse Traders, who will help wrap up the first hour of performances before Josh Nolan takes the stage.

“We like to get out and trade our music around with other people,” W.B. Walker

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Horse Traders (Left to Right: Jeremy “Wood” Roberts, Patrick Stanely, Brandon Mooney, and Travis Egnor) take the stage Saturday night to wrap up the first hour of music.

“The little stories and stuff, some of them might be shameful to say but that’s the truth.”

-Justin Payne said. “So, the idea of playing a show with three bands you’ve never played with before, it kind of hearkens back to the idea of sitting around the fire like that trading stories or trading livestock. We trade our stories in the form

of song.”

The Horse Traders are currently working on an untitled EP for this year, anticipating release in late May. “We kind of tossed around naming it ‘Jewel City,’”

Mooney said. “But all of that is kind of still up in the air.”

Tyler Childers will be wrapping up the night around 1 a.m. after Canadian musician Colter Wall takes the V-Club stage for the first time.

Childers, well known among the artist lineup, will be absent from the Huntington scene for some time in order to tour across the U.S. amid growing attention for his brand of music.

“We won’t get to see our buddy for a while after this one,” Mooney said.

Ryan Fischer can be contacted at fischer39@ marshall.edu.

Behind the Scenes of the SAS Annual Meeting

By TAYLOR POLING

THE PARTHENON The Southern Anthropology Society is having its 51st Annual Meeting at the Big Sandy Conference Center this weekend. The event will have a variety of presentations from both students and anthropology professionals.

The conference chair is none other than Marshall University professor Brian Hoey. To help with the organization and set-up of the conference, Hoey took on six interns. Alexis Kastigar, Hannah Smith, Heidi Dennison, Jake Farley, Jocelyn Taylor and Samantha Harvey worked hand-in-hand with Hoey to bring the conference together.

Kastigar, a junior at Marshall University majoring in anthropology, biology and Latin, said her interest in Egyptology during her youth led her to an anthropology degree. Kastigar said she hopes to attend the University of York for a masters in biological archaeology.

Smith, an anthropology and biochemistry major in her sophomore year, said she chose to follow her desire to help people in a less medical sense.

Dennison, junior communications major. After taking a seminar with Hoey, Dennison said she found her interest in investing with the local community and hopes to become a bilingual speech pathologist.

Farley is a junior anthropology major.

Before attending school, Farley said he

spent a significant amount of time traveling. It was during his time traveling Farley said he found his love of different cultures. Farley said he hopes to work his way to the top and become a teacher in anthropology and culture.

Taylor is an anthropology junior. Although she is unsure of her future goals, Taylor said she would like to combine her love of anthropology and geology.

Harvey is a senior anthropology major. Harvey said her hopes to travel led her to the anthropology career path.

When she heard of the opportunity to assist in the conference, Harvey said she jumped at the chance. Harvey attended many conferences in the past and said she was thrilled to have the opportunity to organize one.

All six students have to balance the workload of the internship with their other responsibilities.

“There’s a really big aspect of camaraderie with all of this because it’s so large,” Kastigar said. “It’s a struggle to juggle a project this huge when we all have other things to do. Every single one of us has just an overwhelming workload.”

The amount of work was worth it in the eyes of Hoey and the interns. “I like interacting with all of these guys,” Smith said. “But getting to know each of them individually and collaborating with them has been really cool.”

Harvey said the conference has taken

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months of difficult and high intensity planning. “It’s such a big project to put this whole thing together…and we’re all managing widely different tasks that sometimes don’t overlap at all,” Harvey said.

“It’s not like a normal class where you sit and take notes,” Smith said. “You have to use almost every skill that you learn in college to make this conference work. There’s so many different facets of the conference that we’re having to pull together that’s requiring every part of your brain to connect all of these things and make this conference work.”

On top of organizing the event and maintaining the other responsibilities in their individual lives, the interns are also presenting at the conference. They said they are looking forward to the completion of the conference, although they said they have enjoyed the entire process.

“We will have a final product that will reflect on all of us,” Hoey said.

Although Hoey said he has struggled finding the balance between being a teacher and a boss, he is proud of all of the interns for the hard work and dedication they have put forth. Hoey said he plans on getting a conference poster signed by all of the interns to keep as a keepsake of the time spent putting the event together.

Taylor Poling can be contacted by poling37@marshall.edu.

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Herd celebrates India Day, Holi Clinton and Sanders

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Marshall University President Gilbert enjoys an Indian cuisine while visiting the INTO: Marshall facility on Thursday for India Day.

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THE PARTHENON The Indian Student Organization, in partnership with INTO, celebrated Holi Thursday on Marshall University’s campus.

Marshall University president Jerome Gilbert, who attended the festivities for India Day, said he enjoyed learning more from students.

“I’ve learned how enthusiastic the Indian students are here at Marshall, which is great,” Gilbert said. “I’ve been to India, so I already know some things about India. I’ve had the food. It’s a little different today, but I love Indian food. The color ceremony is an exciting and very interesting way to celebrate.”

Sophomore Vinay Raj said the event was much larger than expected and the Indian Student Organization was excited the event went so well.

“This has been more than expected,” Raj said. “We thought because of the rain and everything that it would be delayed, but we are very happy that everyone came out and have been able to experience each and every thing that we have had out today.”

Student engagement coordinator at INTO Kenneth Jones said this is always an exciting event to organize because of the meaning behind the celebration.

“We thought it would be a good idea for domestic students to participate [in Holi]

and get this somewhat encompassing view of certain aspect of Indian culture,” Jones said.

The event included traditional Indian food and clothing, henna tattoos, information about Indian traditions and the Holi Celebration of Colors. ISO students also performed in flash mobs at the Memorial Student Center throughout the day including traditional music and dancing.

The Celebration of Colors included a period where only green was thrown to commemorate Marshall’s school color.

The celebration of colors stems from the Hindu legend about Holika, the demon who was said to not be able to burn

but was destroyed by fire by the god Vishnu. The tradition of the throwing of colors comes from the spreading of these ashes after she was destroyed, according to Raj. The Muslim Student Association also hosted its Politics and Popsicles event in partnership with the India Day celebration.

Politics and Popsicles allowed students to discuss fear of religious minorities, including Islamophobia and the current election while enjoying popsicles.

This was the second time Holi has been celebrated on Marshall’s campus.

Nancy Peyton can be contacted at peyton22@ marshall.edu.

School of Pharmacy hosts spring Review Day

By LOGAN PARKULO

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University School of Pharmacy will host spring Preview Day Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Coon Education Building.

Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.

Preview Day is designed for high school, college and non-traditional students considering a career in pharmacy.

All who attend will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities available in the pharmacy profession. Attendees will be provided a student-led tour of Marshall’s simulation and classroom facilities, learn about the admissions

process and get suggestions on preparing a comprehensive application.

The sessions will include information on what each interested individual will need to know in order to earn the best score possible on the Pharmacy College Admission Test. Information will be given on the appropriate time to take the PCAT, as well as a breakdown of the test.

Marshall faculty and staff will share their personal information and ideas on career options and residency options in the pharmacy profession. Attendees will also meet pharmacy faculty and experience the unique flipped classroom and compounding laboratory. Faculty and

students will also answer questions about the pharmacy school admission process during one session.

Preview Day also allows students to visit the Pharmacy Fair where they can interact and meet with individuals from different departments such as financial aid, new joint programs, experimental learning opportunities, various student organizations, pharmaceutical research and more.

Light refreshments will be served. Due to limited space, students attending are limited to two guests each.

Logan Parkulo can be contacted at parkulo2@marshall.edu.

UN: Over 130 countries will sign climate agreement April 22 EDITH M. LEDERER

ASSOCIATED PRESS A record number of more than 130 countries will sign the landmark agreement to tackle climate change at a ceremony at U.N. headquarters on April 22, the United Nations said Thursday.

Secretary-General Ban Kimoon is hosting the signing ceremony on the first day that the agreement reached in Paris in December opens for signature.

The U.N. chief, French President Francois Hollande and

French Environment Minister Segolene Royal, who is in charge of global climate negotiations, have invited leaders from all 193 U.N. member states to the event.

The U.N. said signatures from over 130 countries, including more than 60 heads of state and government, would surpass the previous record of 119 signatures on the opening day for signing an international agreement. That record is held by the opening day signing of the Law of the Sea treaty in 1994.

The U.N. stressed that the

signing ceremony is the first step in ensuring that the agreement enters into force as soon as possible. It will take effect 30 days after at least 55 countries, accounting for 55 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, deposit their instruments of ratification or acceptance with the secretary-general.

A number of countries have indicated that they will deposit their instruments of ratification immediately after signing the agreement, the U.N. said.

"Paris was historic," Ban said in a statement. "But it's only the

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beginning. We must urgently accelerate our efforts to tackle climate change."

The agreement sets a collective goal of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) compared to pre-industrial times, and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). It requires all countries to submit plans for climate action and to update them every five years, though such plans are not legally binding.

ASSOCIATED PRESS Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign fired back at her rival Bernie Sanders after the Vermont senator questioned whether she is "qualified" to be president.

In a fundraising email sent late Wednesday, Hillary for America's deputy communications director, Christina Reynolds, rebuked Sanders' accusations, saying it was "a ridiculous and irresponsible attack for someone to make -- not just against the person who is almost certainly going to be the nominee of their party this November, but against someone who is one of the most qualified people to run for the presidency in the history of the United States."

Sanders told a crowd of more than 10,000 people at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday that Clinton has been saying lately that she thinks that I am quoteunquote not qualified to be president."

"I don't believe that she is qualified if she is, through her super PAC, taking tens of millions of dollars in specialinterest funds," he said.

Reynolds added in her email: "I don't know why he said 'quote-unquote' -- she's never said that."

Sanders also said Clinton is not qualified because of her vote for the war in Iraq and her support for trade agreements that he says are harmful to American workers.

It's the latest salvo in a war of words that has gotten increasingly heated as underdog Sanders has gained ground on front-runner Clinton, capped

by the Vermont senator's victory in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary.

Clinton spokesman Brian Fallon responded quickly to Sanders' comment, writing on Twitter: "Hillary Clinton did not say Bernie Sanders was 'not qualified.' But he has now — absurdly — said it about her. This is a new low."

Clinton did not say Sanders was "unqualified" or "not qualified" during a muchquoted interview Wednesday morning on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." In a discussion of an interview with Sanders that appeared in the New York Daily News, Clinton was asked if "Bernie Sanders is qualified and ready to be president of the United States."

She responded, "Well, I think he hadn't done his homework and he'd been talking for more than a year about doing things that he obviously hadn't really studied or understood, and that does raise a lot of questions."

Sanders spokesman Michael Briggs said Wednesday evening that Sanders was responding to reports on the CNN and Washington Post websites. A Post story was headlined, "Clinton questions whether Sanders is qualified to be president."

Whether or not Clinton called Sanders unqualified, she clearly ratcheted up her attacks Wednesday. In an interview with Politico, she said she tries to explain things in a more "open and truthful way than my opponent."

Later, at a Philadelphia job training center, Clinton said people should know what she would do if she's elected president, "not just lots of arm-waving and hot rhetoric."