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HPV film could save “Someone You Love”

By LOGAN PARKULO

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University Student Health Education Programs and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will sponsor a free film screening of the documentary, “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” on Wednesday 6 p.m.

The film is narrated by Vanessa Williams and follows the lives of five women, Susie, Kelly, Kristen, Christine and Tamika, who have been diagnosed with HPV. “It’s the best film on this subject in existence,” Dr. Paul Offit said. “A perfect mix of pathos, science and medicine

“A perfect mix of pathos, science and medicine with a clear call to action.” --- Dr. Paul Offit with a clear call to action.”

Offit is the chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

“Someone You Love” is a feature length documentary about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The documentary shows both the struggle and triumph over the infection. The women featured are both living

and dying from HPV related cancers.

HPV is thought to be responsible for more than 90 percent of anal and cervical cancers, about 70 percent of vaginal and vulvar cancers and more than 60 percent of penile cancers, according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention. Cancers of the head and neck are mostly caused by tobacco and

alcohol, but recent studies show that about 70 percent of cancers of the oropharynx may be linked to HPV. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease.

It is estimated that by the age of 40, nearly 80 percent of women have already contacted HPV in their lifetime.

One in two current college students have HPV. Anyone who has been sexually active

with even only one partner is at high risk for catching the virus. The risk is greatly increased if a person has multiple sexual partners.

Young girls are encouraged to get the Gardasil vaccination as soon as possible to help prevent being exposed to HPV. Studies have shown that the earlier a patient receives the vaccination the longer lasting their immunities to the virus will be. The film screening will also include a Q&A with Dr. Jennie Yoost with Marshall Health.

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

Faculty Brass Quintet gives a contemporary look at brass music

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The Faculty Brass Quintet performs their four part piece by Axel Jorgensen in Smith Recital Hall Thursday.

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Director of Bands Brian Walden performs on trumpet alongside the Faculty Brass Quintet in Smith Recital Hall Thursday.

THE PARTHENON Professors from the School of Music and Theatre had the Marshall University Faculty Brass Quintet on Thursday in Smith Recital Hall.

The scene was set with motifs from each of the faculty members to individually introduce the members of the quintet, leading into a brisk introductory piece that laid the groundwork for the larger, four-part from Jorgensen.

“They probably wont recognize the first two numbers,” Walden said. “After the intermission we come back with a transcription of a Bach Fugue, which is a very popular melody.”

The modern opening made was atypical of the quintet’s normal introductory performance, as they normally begin with a fanfare according to Dr. Stephen Lawson.

Graduate student Tyler Davis joined the quintet on tuba for the performance, giving him the unusual opportunity to

experience performing with a traditionally faculty-based group.

Walden said this decision was based on the adjunct tuba professor’s unavailability.

“We’ve known Tyler since he was a freshman and now he’s a graduate student, a very fine player and a really nice guy so it was really easy to have him work with us,” Lawson said.

Davis will perform his Masters Recital on March 31 in Smith Music Hall.

Director of Bands Brian Walden said a wide variety of arrangements would be presented to give the audience a taste of each instrument, with some solo time for each of the instruments.

“I think the most interesting part about listening to a group like this is that you get a really good demonstration, a full array, of what each instrument is capable of doing,” Walden said.

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

July named Feb. MUSOM Resident of the Month

By LOGAN PARKULO

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has selected Mose July M.D. as the February Resident/Fellow of the Month.

July is in his second and final year as an endocrinology fellow.

The endocrinology fellowship is completed after three years of an internal medicine residency and helps train physicians to care for patients

with a variety of endocrine problems. The endocrinology training program dealing with diabetes and metabolism is designed to provide advanced training and experience at a level for the trainee to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and experience required for all of the competencies needed by a consultant in this field. The educational experiences the trainees undergo will equip them to become strong clinicians, educators and investigators according to

Marshall University.

Paulette S.Wehner M.D. vice dean for graduate medical education, said the endocrinology faculty members nominated July for the award. Omolola B. Olajide, M.D., who serves as program director for the endocrinology fellowship, noted on behalf of the faculty that July “demonstrates a high level of initiative and goes above and beyond in the management of his patients.”

July completed his internal medicine residency at New

York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital in New York.

July received his medical degree from the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences in Jamaica and was awarded a pre-med/Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Botswana.

The February Resident of the Month will receive a certificate of recognition and a designated parking spot.

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

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MU Clinical Psychology Department rated 38th in the nation

By CARLI PLUTE

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University Doctorate Psychology program was recently ranked 38th nationally. Director Dr. Keith Beard announced the news on the Best Counseling Degrees website.

In 2002, the program had their first class and was later accredited by the American Psychological Association in 2006.

“We were very surprised at the ranking since the first graduating class was only 10 years ago,” Beard said. “I think it speaks volumes to the quality of students, staff, faculty and supervisors that we have in the psychology department program. It’s great to be recognized for the hard work that everyone has put into making this program a success.”

The program’s goal is to provide, develop, supervise and achieve quality services for citizens in the community.

“The goal is to always move higher,” Beard said. “We continue to implement new things we are doing in the program, examine what we are doing and revise aspects that aren’t working. We believe that we are continuing to improve in the areas that were used to evaluate professional doctoral programs for this list.”

The ranking was based on the program’s pass rate on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, complete rate, internship match rate and cost of the program.

The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards oversee the EPPP, the national licensing exam for the field of psychology.

“Our goal is to train doctoral-level, professional psychologists to provide a variety of mental health services to rural and underserved populations,” Beard said. “So, our focus wasn’t on reaching a particular ranking but to train the best psychologists that we can. It just so happened that this resulted in a ranking of 38th out of 77 Psychology Department programs in the nation.”

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

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Marshall’s hot offense takes on WKU

By CHRISTIAN HISMAN

THE PARTHENON Marshall University men’s basketball is set to take on Western Kentucky Univeristy away from home 8 p.m.

Saturday.

It will be the Herd’s last contest before the team returns home Thursday to face the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Marshall beat the Hilltoppers 94-76 Jan. 3 when they faced one another in Huntington.

Saturday’s matchup will end a three-game road stretch for the team. Last game the Herd went up against the University of Texas at San Antonio, where it scored a season-high 109 points in conference play. In the victory, the team made a season high 18 3-pointers, one short of the program record for a single game. It was the team’s second straight game over the 100-point mark.

“Everybody is shooting the ball well and sharing the ball,” sophomore guard Jon Elmore said regarding the team’s reRYAN FISCHER|THE PARTHENON cent scoring outbursts. “We Sophomore guard Jon Elmore directs the offense against Middle Tennessee State University Jan. 28. shoot a lot in practice and “We need to keep making our shots and play in our that is making us a good shooting team,” junior in a loss to the University of Texas at El Paso. guard Stevie Browning said.

The Herd have been afforded the time to rectify system, and we will be alright,” Elmore said.

After the game at Western Kentucky, the Herd To pick up its ninth conference win and a season its problem on the defensive end with a week break will return to the Cam Henderson Center for games sweep of the Hilltoppers, Elmore said the team will between games. need to focus in and be more disciplined defensively.

Although Elmore said the defense needs to be cor- against Charlotte and Old Dominion University.

Christian Hisman can be contacted at hisman@ Marshall has allowed over 90 points in each of its rected, he said if the team continues its successes marshall.edu. last two games, including a season-high 112 points offensively, it should be able to secure the victory.

Marshall’s tennis team travels to Louisville for out-of-conference match

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confident playing against Louisville.”

THE PARTHENON Mercer said goMarshall Uniing forward, he is versity’s tennis confident his team team (3-2) heads will do well if everyone remains to Louisville, Kentucky Friday to healthy. face the Univer“It just depends sity of Louisville on our health,” (6-1).

Mercer said. “We The Herd won have a six player its last matches roster, and it takes against Morehead six players to State University play. So, if something happens (0-6) and Radford that could be big University (6-1) trouble.”

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Mercer said Last season, Marshall from the beginPARTHENON FILE PHOTO ning of the match overpowered Louisville to win, Members of Marshall University’s tennis team take the court last season during a match at the until the end, he teaches his ath5-2, on the Herd’s Huntington Tennis Club. letes to fight for home court.

Marshall junior Derya every point.

Louisville is coming off a Marshall head coach John Friday’s match begins at split last weekend as it beat Mercer said Louisville is a Turhan said she feels as if she Murray State University (2-1) competitive ACC team. Mercer is expected to lead the team 2:30 p.m. at the Bass Rudd but fell to Middle Tennessee said he is sure Louisville will and grab some wins in the Tennis Center.

Danielle Wright can be State University (4-4) in a be prepared, especially con- process.

“It’s always great to win,” contacted at wright317@ match that came down to the sidering the match will be on the Cardinals’ home court.

Turhan said. “I feel pretty marshall.edu. final swing.

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Marshall track team hosts final home meet of season

THE PARTHENON In its final home meet of the season, the Marshall University track and field team competes in the Chipotle Marshall Invitational Friday and Saturday.

The Herd’s last competition was the Akron Invitational, where several of its players beat personal records and season bests.

Senior Alexandra Phares finished second in the 3k run, which is a lifetime best for her by 15 seconds.

Sophomore Madeline Armstrong led the Herd with a time of 5:17:56 in the blue mile run.

Both junior Antonique Butler and Shanice Johnson finished in the gold division in the triple jump and 400-meter dash, respectively.

Johnson said she was nervous about being placed in the 400-meter dash since she has

not ran it since last spring and was surprised when she found out she had won.

“It really surprised me that I was able to win my heat and finish as strong as I did,” Johnson said. “I actually was kind of proud of myself because I still had it in me.”

As a senior, Johnson said she has a lot of feelings about her last home meet of her collegiate indoor season.

“If anything, this is the most important meet because this is the last time I’ll compete on this track,” Johnson said. “This is the last time for me to leave it all out on the field and make a name for myself.”

Sophomore Victoria Dent said her team is excited and eager to break some records in its last home meet of the year.

“Last weekend, my teammates were three seconds away from breaking our school’s

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indoor distance medley relay,” Dent said. “So, I think that’s definitely a goal to break that.

If not tomorrow, then in the last two indoor meets we have left.”

With the indoor championships only a few weeks away, Dent said that the team is prepared and ready to win some titles.

“I’ve had a lot of fun this season,” Dent said. “And I think my teammates and I are ready to do some big things in the next few weeks with the Conference USA indoor championships coming up.”

The Herd will host 14 teams this weekend at the Chris Cline Athletic Complex.

Friday’s events will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue 9 a.m.

Saturday.

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

Men’s basketball remaining schedule 2/13 @ WKU

2/18 vs. Charlotte

2/20 vs. Old Dominion 2/25 @ UAB

2/27 @ Middle Tenn.

3/3 vs. Louisiana Tech 3/5 vs. Southern Miss

Conf-USA standings

1. UAB (10-1)

2. Middle Tenn. (9-2) 3. Marshall (8-3)

4. Louisiana Tech (6-4) 5. Old Dominion (6-4) 6. UTEP (5-6) 7. FIU (5-6)

8. North Texas (4-6) 9. Charlotte (4-6)

10. Southern Miss (4-6) 11. WKU (4-7) 12. FAU (4-7)

13. Rice (3-7)

14. UTSA (2-9)

Women’s basketball team looks for redemption against WKU after 29-point loss in last meeting THE PARTHENON Marshall University women’s basketball team takes on Western Kentucky University 1 p.m. Sunday at the Cam Henderson Center.

The Herd (16-6, 6-5) lost by 29 points to the Hilltoppers (18-4, 9-2) in its Jan. 2 meeting. The loss was more than double the margin of any other loss Marshall has suffered this season.

In the game, Marshall shot 35.5 percent from the field, including 1-16 on 3-pointers. Conversely, Western Kentucky shot 49.2 percent from the field and 7-11 from behind the 3-point line.

Western Kentucky punished Marshall with second-chance opportunities in its last meeting, totaling 19 offensive rebounds.

However, the previous matchup was the first conference game of the season for the Herd. Marshall enters Sunday’s game riding a three-game win streak.

In the team’s most recent contest, the Herd defeated the University of Texas San Antonio, 80-76.

Senior point guard Norrisha Victrum led the Herd with 19 points on 8-14 shooting and connected on three of her six 3-pointers.

Forwards Tequila Hamilton and Chelsey Romero reached double digits with 14 and 10 points, respectively.

The rebounding presence of Hamilton, Romero and senior forward Leah Scott, who leads the Herd in rebounding and scoring, will be essential to upsetting the Hilltoppers.

WKU ranks second in the conference in rebounding margin per game, snagging an average of 4.4 more boards than its opponents.

The Herd, meanwhile, are the fourth-worst rebounding team in CUSA with a -2.5 per game margin.

Western Kentucky is second in the conference in scoring margin, bolstered by its fourth-place ranking in both scoring offense and scoring defense.

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Pop Vulture: Don’t let the media determine your relationship status

By DESMOND GROVES

THE PARTHENON In a world dominated by relationships and the pressure of companionship it can sometimes be hard to remember who you are and that it is okay to not be in a relationship.

In the media, news outlets report about couples being together, getting divorced or who is hooking up with who. On social media, not a day goes by in your 20s without seeing someone being engaged or posting the picture of their new, extravagant gift their significant other gave them. People feel the need to validate their relationships on social media to show the world who they have and that no one else can have them. They want to brag about their relationship to show their old friends what happened when they quit coming around because their “lover” didn’t approve of hanging out on Friday nights without them.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the race is on to find a significant other, get them the same chocolates Zayn Malik is going to buy Gigi Hadid, or for single people to deal with the harassment of couples wanting to pair you up with one of their friends.

Why can’t single people embrace being single instead of being shamed because they don’t sleep with the same exact person every night? Why can’t they

instead, show the world that they are able to do things without having to worry about responding to a text, or if their “other half” is hanging out with someone that you have an iffy past with? Our generation is obsessed with finding someone before turning 25 and being able to post their engagement pictures before they even go through the editing stage. It doesn’t help with reports of Nick Jonas’ love life being mentioned every other E! News article or how many times John Legend and Chrissy Teagen were #relationshipgoals.

The media does not create stories, they shape them. In entertainment journalism, the focus on public figures’ relationships are considered newsworthy.

Why, you ask? That I don’t know the answer. But, most people are certainly interested about those topics than about what is going on over in Syria, which is terribly sad.

All I know is that in order for your relationship to be validated in this day and age, you must post three Snapchat stories a day of your significant other doing something “cute”, a woman crush Wednesday/man crush Monday post every week and a nice, lengthy Facebook status about how they helped you tie your shoe when you were too tired to bend down and do it.

Desmond can be contacted at groves53@marshall.edu.

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Huntington Arts Center expands with a new name

By RYAN FISCHER

THE PARTHENON Downtown Huntington has been freshened up over the past decade and the rebranded 4th Avenue Arts Center has been expanding to meet those needs.

“It kind of got started as a seed, a hope, a want maybe, and then it shaped into a lot beyond me,“ said artistic director Jessica Lynn Fox. Fox has headed 4th Avenue Arts since its beginnings in 2006 and has since lead the renaissance that her dream has undergone.

The former Jeslyn Performing Arts Center has been recently rebranded 4th Avenue Arts, initiated by the outfitting of their new Pilates studio.

The arts center is looking to bring its new services to the forefront of the community Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with its grand opening celebration.

The event offers mat classes and chair massages, as well as program discounts and the release of their new schedule.

A yoga class by Studio 8, as well as Reiki sessions from Jennifer Holley and Fox will also be offered between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the event.

“I would refer to it as a grand shift,” Fox said.

Fox said Jeslyn Performing Arts will go on at the center as part of its comprehensive program and these classes should continue regularly.

Over the past 10 years, 4th Avenue Arts has been a growing facet of the local arts community. Their overall expansion has included a costume shop, a 500 seat theatre, a boutique

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ABOVE: New pilates equipment featured at 4th Ave Arts as part of their rebranding and expansion, February 8. BELOW: Children participate in a program taught as part of the JPAC program at 4th Ave Arts, February 8. and the newly equipped Pilates studio.

The developments have also worked upon the education that 4th Avenue Arts administers, allowing them to create a homeschool curriculum as well as satellite programs.

Fox also said that a new “vintage” take on the Pilates program is being planned called Pin Up Pilates that will be run by instructor Lauren Cundiff.

“I think that they’re passionate, and I think it’s really important that we will see that translate into the Huntington

Lecture series unites community members

By LUKAS HAGLEY

THE PARTHENON The Renaissance has long fascinated art scholars, many of whom consider it one of the most influential eras in art history. The Huntington Area Art Society’s ongoing lecture series continued Wednesday at Pullman Square’s Cellar Door, hosted by program director and Marshall University School of Art and Design assistant professor Dr. Heather Stark.

Entitled “The Southern Renaissance: Style and Power in Quattrocento Florence,” Stark’s presentation covered ancient works emphasizing distinct artistic characteristics of the 15th century. Much of the evening was spent comparing works by way of audience participation, with local art enthusiasts and visual arts students adding to Stark’s discussion.

“It’s a relationship-building opportunity for us to get to know community members

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who are interested in the arts and want to know more,” said director of Marshall’s School of Art and Design Sandra Reed. “Out of 12 months, we do three sets of four. Dr. Stark is the lead presenter, meaning that in the fall and spring, she has agreed to do three presentations.”

In addition to Dr. Stark, the lecture series will include presentations by a rotating roster of art professors for the other two sessions. The series will also be held this summer for the first time, marking its first calendar year at the Cellar Door.

Scheduled to take place on the second Wednesday of each month, the lecture series will continue March 9 and April 13 at 6:30pm. Seating is limited, with a $10 admission charge for non-visual arts students and community members.

Lukas Hagley can be contacted at hagley19@marshall.edu.

THE PARTHENON Alpha Phi Omega, a nationally recognized service fraternity, is hosting “Be My Valentine Speed Dating” Friday at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center Room BE5.

Chris Monsell, chapter secretary said Alpha Phi Omega wanted to provide a different opportunity for people to be able to mingle, without having to go out of the way.

“Its going to be a nice place for people who may want to meet other people for Valentine’s Day but not want to go out to the bars to meet somebody,” Monsell said.

The event will not only provide an opportunity to mingle but also serves a good cause in helping Alpha Phi Omega collect

community,” said 4th Avenue Arts director of communications Evan Fowler. “The way that they’re so receptive of everybody that they deal with, the way they’re so welcoming, it’s

just an open arms feel. I think the community will embrace them in the same way.”

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

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Fraternity of America, Gray sa9d he has made music his entire life.

“I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” Gray said. “Most of my immediate family will be attending this recital, and I look forward to sharing with them my life’s work.”

The pieces Gray has chosen are a combination of pieces he has prepared in previous semesters and newer pieces from this school year.

“His concert will be a joy to hear,” Castleberry said.

“Gabe communicates each song with genuine feeling and warmth.”

The recital begins 4 p.m. in Smith Recital Hall.

Leah Cook can be contacted at cook281@ marshall.edu.

Gabriel Gray upcoming senior recital THE PARTHENON Music education major Gabriel Gray will perform his senior recital Saturday, showcasing his vocal talent through music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Joseph Hadyn and more.

Gray has prepared for his senior recital for four years under Dr. David Castleberry, director of Choral Activities and associate dean of the College of Arts and Media.

“Gabe’s recital attests to the hard work he puts in every day, practicing, studying and improving his musical and vocal skills,” Castleberry said.

As a member of the Marshall University Chamber Choir, University Chorus, Choral Union and music fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

donations for Branches Domestic Violence Shelter in Huntington.

Branches assists those in need of escaping abusive relationships as well provides a 24-hour hotline for people who need immediate help.

Like Branches, Alpha Phi Omega wishes to create an environment to help college students start healthy dating relationships.

Monsell said Alpha Phi Omega wants to create a safe space for people to meet people who want to go on a date together.

During an evening of speed dating, students will be able to move from table to table having two minute conversations with other students, in hopes to find a match by the end of the night.

“We hope students will come out and

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have a good time,” Monsell said.

The suggested attire for the evening will be business casual and a suggested tangible donation can be taken at the door.

Alpha Phi Omega will collect the following items for Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, freezer storage bags, garbage bags, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, cleaning supplies, deodorant, feminine hygiene products and other products listed on the Branches website.

Alpha Phi Omega plans to host future events in the semester to continue to help local non-profits in the Huntington Area.

The service fraternity currently has 13 members and 13 pledges.

Darius Booker can be contacted at booker25@marshall.edu.

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Comedian Tomlinson entertains the Herd Comedian Taylor Tomlinson speaks before a crowd on Thursday in the Memorial Student Center.

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THE PARTHENON Comedian Taylor Tomlinson performed in front of about 60 Marshall students and faculties Thursday.

Tomlinson’s show took place in the university’s Memorial Student Center from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and was free to all Marshall students with valid student IDs. Tomlinson said she started doing standup comedy since she was 16 years old. The comedian also describes her

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comedy style as “sarcastic” and “self-decapitating.”

Tomlinson has appeared on NBC’s reality show, “Last Comic Standing” as one of the finalists in season nine. She currently co-hosts “Laughs, ”a TV show about standup comedy on Fox. Tomlinson will be set to appear on Comedy Central’s TV series “Adam DeVine's House Party.”

The comedian said she remembered driven through West Virginia before but this might be the second time she

actually stopped by the city of Huntington.

“So far, my impression is the airport is very small, and the bed in the Holiday Inn is very comfortable, cause that is all I have done,” Tomlinson said During the show, Tomlinson talked and joked about several topics, from looking for an apartment on Craigslist, eating dinner with her roommate to the generation gap in dating.

Sophomore music education major Jonathan Young said he was very impressed at

Tomlinson’s delivery.

“Personally I thought she has a very smooth delivery and great set up, great knock down jokes,” Young said.

Tomlinson’s performance concluded the “Women of Comedy” series. The series was hosted by Marshall Univeristy’s Campus Activities Board, featuring three female comedians with unique comedy style.

Son Nguyen can be contacted at nguyen136@ marshall.edu.

Japanese Program finds niche at Marshall

By ELAYNA CONARD

THE PARTHENON As the old saying goes, “A house without books is like a room without windows.”

This saying stands true for Marshall University’s Japanese department. A window of transparency, the Japanese program provides light on Marshall’s campus.

The program is young in age but mighty in spirit. Established nine years ago, the Japanese program is now home to over 40 students.

The program not only provides education and insight to its students, but also serves as a bridge connecting

West Virginian communities with the Japanese culture.

Friends, business partners, colleagues and students gathered on the third floor atrium of Drinko Library Thursday to celebrate and honor cherished relationships.

Drinking coffee and eating chocolate covered strawberries, a new discovery to some Japanese students, peers and professors reveled in awe of the growing Japanese book collection for the library.

Maybe one or two Japanese books could be found on the library shelves just six years ago.

Five years ago, however,

the first donation of $1,000 worth of books and reading materials was made to the library by Nippon Tungsten Co., LTD. New to the area, Nippon Tungsten established a place of business in Barboursville, West Virginia in 2010.

One year later, the company pledged to donate $1,000 of Japanese books annually to the library for five years. Yesterday at the fifth year celebration of the Nippon Tungsten donation, the company pledged to renew its donation for five more years.

The growing book

collection at the library represents the growing interest for Japanese education in the Huntington area. Cabell County Superintendent William Smith works with the Japanese department to push for Japanese to be taught as a foreign language in schools within the county.

Businesses such as Nippon Tungsten, USA are thriving in the local area.

“I have a recommendation for all the students—stay here in Huntington," said President of Nippon Tungsten, USA Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Faculty of the department of modern languages

Public Relations campaign aims to assist Recovery Point

By DARIUS BOOKER

PHOTO BY DARIUS BOOKER | THE PARTHENON

Valentine's Day-themed treats are displayed during the campaigns bake sale on Thursday in the Memorial Student Center. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Recovery Point of Huntington, a rehabilitation facility for men struggling with addiction.

THE PARTHENON In hopes to jumpstart a new campaign, one of Marshall University’s public relations campaigns class had a Valentine’s Day bake sale Thursday.

The public relations students sold sweet treats to students, faculty and staff for an awareness campaign that will benefit Recovery Point of Huntington.

Campaign director Donyelle Murray said Recovery Point of Huntington will undergo a rebranding campaign, so the public will know it not only has a location in Huntington but also other places, such as Recovery Point of Charleston, Four Seasons and Her Place, a program strictly for women.

Recovery Point is a program that provides a space for individuals to come to recover from alcohol and drug addiction.

Since its opening in 2011, Recovery Point has graduated over 120 men from its program and currently provides services to

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100 men.

Recovery Point not only provides a curriculum program for the individuals but it also provides housing and food at no cost.

“The proceeds from today’s sale will go towards helping Recovery Point purchase new materials, letterheads, signage and other marketing materials that they need,” Murray said.

Murray said they also plan to rebrand the Recovery Point social media, welcoming the organization to the new era of technology.

“We’re very excited to be working with Recovery Point and really looking forward to seeing what all we can do for them,” said creative chair Desmond Groves.

The campaigns class will continue to execute different fundraisers and explore campaign tactics to better help their new client, Recovery Point.

Darius Booker can be contacted at booker25@ marshall.edu.

all agree on one thing—the program continues to grow because of partnerships and support such as the annual book donation from Nippon Tungsten.

“We need to celebrate any type of support we get,” Natsuki Fukunaga Anderson, associate professor of Japanese, said during the ceremony.

Caroline Perkins, chair of modern languages, and Larry Sheret, library liaison to modern languages, looked at the large display of books with smiles on their faces.

“When the Japanese program started, there was no

library support,” Perkins said.

In addition to the pride the faculty from the department of modern languages has for the books, the students also share the same excitement.

“The continuous donation of books has helped the program grow and make it more accessible for learning,” said junior geography and Japanese double major Kara Scott.

Upcoming events within the department include the Koto Music Recital in Smith Hall on Saturday, March 15 at 4 p.m.

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