The Black & Magenta Vol. 120 Issue 11

Volume 120 Issue 11 Friday, November 20, 2015

News

Village meeting discusses changes Barrett Fitzgerald Orbit Media Reporter

The Protect Your Balls volleyball tournament raised money for the American Cancer Society.

Arts & Entertainment

The band Nikki’s Wives visited WMCO and did an interview and a live set with the WMCO Music Director Nov. 13.

SPORTS

negative and positive opinions about the bar in the hotel. The hotel’s liquor license was approved on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Essex believes that the new additions to New Concord are positive improvements to the village, even with the introduction of alcohol to the hotel.

“I think that the development is a plus, but it does tax your services,” said Essex.

Stevic and Essex will take over their new positions for the village starting Jan. 1, 2016.

In other news, a part-time New Concord Police officer position is open. Matt Wood, who was temporarily covering the full-time position in the summer, has officially become a full-time officer.

Another topic discussed at the Nov. 9 council meeting was bee keeping within the village.

Multiple New Concord residents have inquired about the laws and policies concerning keeping bees.

New Concord Village Administrator Charlotte Colley said that as of right now there are no laws that specifically discuss bee keeping in New Concord.

Colley said large amounts of research has been done.

The Policy Committee decided that as of right now they will not be making any changes to the current zoning policies and the topic will be brought up again at future Village Council meetings.

Zach Vinski/ Black & Magenta Members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 510 raise the Ohio and American flags at the New Concord Veterans Day ceremony. The group was made up of members of Troop 510, Cub Scout Pack 510, and Crew 510.

Bowers’ presentation was hosted by the Pre-Health Club and Student Senate. Bowers discussed Motivational speaker Chris self-improvement and motivation.

Bowers came to Muskingum to “Our [Pre-Health Club] goal discuss “Smiley Ties Without is to motivate students to tackle French Fries” on Nov. 17. their everyday problems, it’s mo-

tivation for success,” said Johnny positive experience in a diner.

Barba, President of Pre-Health Bowers was sitting, contemClub. “We want success to be in- plating how to motivate people corporated into people’s lives, we and started folding his menu. want to uplift them.”

The title is in reference to See CHRIS BOWERS, speaker Chris Bowers’ random On Page 2

New positions, the Wallhouse alcohol license, and the possibility of bee keeping in New Concord were topics of discussion at the monthly Village Council Meeting at Village Hall Nov. 9.

Attending the meeting, but not acting in their positions, were two of the newly elected members to Village Council. Councilwoman Erin Stevic and current President of Council and Mayor Elect, Brett Essex, were sitting in and assessing their new roles.

“I believe I have [a] commitment to my village,” said Stevic.

“I believe in civic duty and the ideas of serving the community.”

Essex is the current President of the Council, and will be taking over for Mayor Greg Adams. Essex is not new to the community as he spent 18 years as Village Council President.

“I think our current Mayor, Greg Adams, has done an excellent job,” said Essex. “I just wanted to continue that on. I may have some new, fresh ideas that are a little different, but I just want to maintain the small town feel,” said Essex.

One of the more controversial topics that affects New Concord is the construction and opening of the Wallhouse Hotel, which includes a small hotel bar.

Residents have voiced both

Pre-Health Club and Student Senate bring speaker to motivate students

Martin Kurtz Orbit Media Reporter Muskie volleyball honored with two All-OAC selections for their efforts in the 2015 season.

Editorial: United we stand as one The Black & Magenta Editors:

The tragedy in Paris continues to weigh heavily on the minds of people all around the world. All over the globe you see people paying their respects to the people of France.

The French national flag was carried out onto the field by several NFL teams on Nov. 15.

New photo filters appeared on both Snapchat and Facebook, and hashtags started popping up on almost every social media outlet.

Feeds are packed with links to stories detailing the attacks all over news websites and on all forms of social media.

Buildings all across the United States and numerous other countries were lit up with the red, white, and blue pattern to resemble the French flag.

The Paris Las Vegas Hotel dimmed the lights on their replica of the Eiffel Tower to symbolize their grief and sadness.

The attacks have brought divided people together in the way that only tragedy can. Even at Muskingum, this small university nestled inside the hills of Ohio, students came together and signed the French flag to show their support to France and its people.

This is the kind of response we see numerous times with attacks of this magnitude anywhere.

Several nations come together in support of another united as one.

People who have never even been

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to Paris, or know any French citizens personally, showed compassion for their fellow human beings and the lives that have been lost.

Along with all of the heartache, comes a renewed sense of fear.

Security was increased all over the globe, including the Vatican.

Several false alarms in France left people scrambling and trying to duck for cover, including at a memorial site for the victims of the initial attacks.

France closed its boarder in an attempt to keep out anyone who wanted to make more attacks or to stop anyone from leaving who had a hand in the attacks.

This caused confusion because though it was announced closed, parts were left open and were just under heavier boarder searches and stricter security measures.

Paris was under a citywide curfew for the first time since 1944.

The French government also officially announced the country was in a state of emergency.

Several countries, including the United States, have promised action against the Islamic State in response to the attacks.

President Barack Obama went as far as to promise to hunt the people responsible.

French politicians are even urging the nation’s officials to consider the thought of war.

French President Francois Hollande vowed a “merciless” response to the attacks. On Nov. 15, they began air-strikes in Syria.

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Relay for life holds cancer tournament Derek Strouse Orbit Media Reporter Support for cancer research was at the center of the Protect Your Balls volleyball tournament in The Recreation Center on Friday, Nov. 13.

The tournament was organized

by Muskingum University’s Relay for Life team. Sophomore Kaitlyn Lamb oversaw the tournament.

Lamb has a personal tie to the American Cancer Society, as she lost her grandfather to cancer when she was a child.

“Every bit of every dime we raise goes to cancer research,” said Lamb.

Lamb’s goal for this year’s tournament was to have more teams sign up to play to create more competition among the different teams.

“Compared to last year we have a few less teams this year, but six teams are good enough,” said Lamb.

While the teams were the primary source of donations, the specCHRIS BOWERS Continued from page 1 After folding it a few times, he realized he could make the menu into a paper tie and then proceeded to staple it to his shirt.

This display of creativity drew a positive reaction from the other diners in the restaurant.

Barba picked Bowers as a motivational speaker after he heard him speak when he attended a leadership conference in high school. Barba was inspired.

He thought that Bowers could have a positive impact on Muskingum’s students.

Barba believes that Bowers is comical and relatable, and those

Skylar Quarles/ Black & Magenta The Protect Your Balls volleyball tournament occured on Nov. 13, and raised money for the American Cancer Society. tators were also able to contribute money while they were there.

Pizza and drinks were also available to the participants.

Although Lamb appreciated the large audience, she hopes that more people participate in the future.

“We actually had a really good turnout, we had a lot of spectators, and so far it’s going really well,” said Lamb.

Lamb believes that with more people involved they could have raised more money and have made

more of a difference in cancer research through Relay for Life.

“I think that we could do a lot better with the help of the community,” said Lamb. “With people coming out to these events, we could really raise a lot more money, but I do think [that] we make a [positive] difference.”

Lamb said that the tournament raised $180 from the donations.

All of the proceeds went to the American Cancer Society (ACS) through Relay for Life.

elements drive his motivational speaking and effect and can positively effect a crowd.

“He wants people to believe in themselves,” said Barba. “He wants you to say ‘This is who I am. This is who I want to be.’”

Barba said that the Pre-Health Club’s goal was to help mental health and cognition and to motivate students.

Barba believes that Bowers really gets people to stop and think about their mental health.

“Mental health is extremely important,” said Barba. “Everything we do, every day, believes in our self-perception. The psychology of our mind is so important.”

Chris Bowers usually speaks at youth leadership conferences, like the one Barba saw him. His website is bowersmotivatesyou.com.

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Live in the Anderson

A & Q Alternative Pop music group, Nikki’s Wives, visits WMCO Q: I know that you’ve been recording for a long time. What made you decide to start a band and bring other people into the mix?

A: Nikki: Dylan and I started playing three years ago and it was when I was doing this soul project. We were playing together and we needed a drummer. Nate and Dylan were friends so Dylan called up Nate. The gigs that we played just went super well and kind of better than anything we had ever done separately before.

Then, we started writing together and we just decided to call it a band.

Muskingum hosts open houses Katie Meddings Orbit Media Reporter Muskingum University Admission Department holds open houses to high school seniors looking at Muskingum as a potential college to show them what Muskingum has to offer to them.

The tours typically begin with an presentation by Beth DaLonzo, Senior Director of Admission, featuring two faculty members and a representative from Muskingum Student Life.

“I love to share the Muskingum [University] story, why our students are so great, and help them understand that we are a family,” said DaLonzo.

Faculty and staff members are introduced as well to provide information of specific programs to the prospective students.

“We want them to understand that our faculty is interested and caring so the students t h i n k , ‘ O h , that’s someone I really want to learn from,’” said DaLonzo. “We also want them to know how well we get to know each of [our students here].”

Visiting students also talked to a panel of current Muskies during the day about their past experiences at the school.

This gives high school seniors a better understanding of what they would be getting involved in if they chose Muskingum as their new home.

“Our students are Muskies first,” said DaLonzo. “When you get to be a part of this campus, we don’t care anymore where you came from, or what kind of high school you came from or where you live or what religion you are.

Khalid Muhammad/ Black & Magenta Beth DaLonzo, Senior Director of Admission, welcomes the future Muskies with her opening speeches of the day.

We don’t care anymore, because you’re [now] a Muskie.”

The high school students were then split into two groups. Each group got a tour of the campus, including the newly built Roberta A. Smith Library.

Student art show presented on campus

Q: How about your name, where did it come from?

A: Nate: The name kind of stemmed from the solo project that she Nikki: was working on under Nikki W. We kind of wanted to keep some of the legacy, but in name only. We took the Nikki and the “W” and were like ‘what can we sort of do with that?’

We came up with a whole bunch of names and Nikki’s Wives just kind of stood out as an inside joke just as this band is kind of like the closest thing any of us will get to a real relationship with anybody. It just totally fit.

Q: Do you still feel like after all this time you get nervous when you’re moving into a new city and moving on to new stuff?

A: Nikki: I think we are more excited. Definitely the nerves come before stage shows. For me, it’s playing for other bands. I get nervous that things will go wrong. I like to overthink everything. We all do, except for Nate. Nate: I haven’t been nervous since like 2005. Nikki: I don’t think any of us really get nervous anymore, just excited to meet new people and see new places.

Christine Holmes/ Black & Magenta Steven Liu votes on the paintings of fellow Muskingum University students at the art exhibition held Nov. 5 on campus.

Christine Holmes/ Black & Magenta International student, Yao Ding, votes on her favorite art pieces that were on display at the Louis O. Palmer gallery for the student art show.

Captain’s Quarters

MuskieLoudPack is a sight for sore eyes In a semester where the word apathy has been tossed around more than one would care to see, the newly Chris Morgan formed student Sports Editor section attending Muskie home games was a very welcomed addition to student body activities.

The group calls themselves the “MuskieLoudPack”, and they made their first appearance on Nov. 3 when the volleyball team hosted John Carroll in the first round of the OAC Tournament.

The Recreation Center was the loudest it’s been in my time here at Muskingum. It was hard to hear my own thoughts trying to call the game on the radio on WMCO from the press area.

The group created a Twitter account, @MuskieLoudPack, for fans and students to follow. The page was almost immediately tagged in several tweets coming from staff and students after the volleyball match. Some people that tweeted were the Sports Information Department and Coach Kari Winters, who mostly controls the softball team’s account.

Showing up to the volleyball match was great, but the group has a challenge going forward.

Keep doing what you’re doing.

Show up and cheer at every game possible, even if the team isn’t doing very well.

According to some people, students sections have even helped determine the outcome of games.

Be that group that changes games, MuskieLoudPack.

Fatheree and Mathews named All-OAC selections

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“I was surprised,” said Fatheree. “After all the stuff that we’ve been through it was kind of a relief to know that hard work and pushing through the stress of the season paid off.”

Fatheree led the Muskie attack this season recording 349 kills, including a career high of 19 against Mount Union on Oct. 20.

Fatheree also recorded 88 blocks to aid the Muskie defense.

Fatheree credits playing next to the already established senior, Brooke Scott, as one of the reasons she put up the high amount of kills in her sophomore season.

“She was someone that I knew was going to push me [to be better],” said Fatheree.

Mathews directed the offense this season, compiling 1,033 assists, averaging 9.5 per set.

Mathews’ total assists this year brought her career total to 1,582, which places her sixth all-time at Muskingum for career assists.

“It’s an honor,” said Mathews.

“I only get assists if [the girls upfront] are getting kills, so it’s really up to them.”

Fatheree and Mathews said that being named as All-OAC selections helps to brighten the end of the season after losing to John Carroll in the first round of the OAC Tournament.

“It was really nice,” said Mathews. “It was a big jump from last year being so low and wondering if we were ever going to make it up there, and we definitely showed that we worked hard to make [it to] where we did.”

The two return next season as junior leaders on the team.

Sophomore Taylour Fatheree led Muskie Volleyball in kills on their way to success in 2015.

Taylor Mathews now sits in sixth place all-time in Muskie history with 1,582 career assists.

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Sophomore middle hitter, Taylour Fatheree, was named to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference Second Team, while sophomore setter, Taylor Mathews, was named an Honorable Mention selection for the Muskies. vantages over his team, during the indoor season.

“There are some challenges here with not having an indoor facility,” said Gleason. “But we are still able to do the kind of work everybody else is [doing], just in a different setting.”

With the season quickly approaching, Gleason expects the advantage of not having an indoor facility to help for the spring season for the Muskies.

“Because we do not have the facilities, we are not able to ramp things up as much as everyone else, but that typically means we have a better outdoor season,” said Gleason.

Gleason feels he has a great group of students who could make appearances in regional and even national tournaments during both seasons.

Maribeth Holtel/ Black & Magenta The Fighting Muskies will be- Jalen Paige drives through the Waynesburg defense on Nov. 14. The gin their season on Saturday, Dec. Muskies won 90-83 to open their season at 1-0. Paige led the Muskies 5, at Mount Union. with 24 points and 7 assists in his college basketball debut.

Two Muskingum University Volleyball players have been awarded all-conference honors for their efforts in the 2015 season.

Muskies sprinting toward indoor track Payton Patterson Orbit Media Reporter

The weather is helping the Muskie indoor track team prepare for their season in different ways than other schools.

Head Track and Cross Country Coach, Jacob Gleason, has the athletes training outdoors to prepare for the indoor season.

Since there is no indoor track facility on campus, Gleason has to get creative so his participants can practice for indoor competition.

“John Glenn Gym is our indoor facility,” Gleason said. “Our hurdlers utilize the second floor hallway [of The Recreation Center], when it starts to get colder.”

Gleason believes that other programs with indoor facilities do not have many competitive ad-

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