The Parthenon - April 22, 2016

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“DEARLY BELOVED, WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY TO GET THROUGH THIS THING CALLED LIFE.”

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> KIEFER SUTHERLAND

> BASEBALL PREVIEW

> ONA

> STRAWBERRY BREAKFAST

> MANIFEST

> SOFTBALL PREVIEW

> HONORS PICNIC

> AFRICAN EXPLOSION

> INSIDE OUT COOKOUT

> COACH WAGGNER

> FINALS

> SEX TRAFFICKING

> SEX WEEK ART SHOW

> TENNIS RECAP

> JIMMY JOHNS

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Sex week art show promotes sex positivity InsideOut

By SABRENA HIRST

THE PARTHENON Marshall University Students had the opportunity to view sex-positive art created by their peers at the art show in the Memorial Student Center Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4pm. Hosted by the MU Students for Reproductive Justice, the exhibit’s goal was to showcase sex-positive art and promote sex-positivity as a part of Sex Week on campus.

Baked goods were also available for sale.

“We wanted to showcase some of the art on campus and some of the art students that are promoting sex positivity and so that is our main goal,” student Hallie Andrews said. “We wanted to showcase that.”

With this being the first Sex Week at

Marshall University, there were some questions about how well the events would work out.

“Students were engaged and that’s really more important than the turnout is that people really get something out of these events,” Andrews said.

“We really were not expecting this huge turnout for all of the events.

We really just wanted to set a ground work for next year and for us to build on and that is really what we wanted.”

With sunny days in Huntington and various amounts of other activities going on around campus, Sex Week fit right in.

“The weather has been beneficial,” Andrews said. “Especially with Earth Day and where the entire campus is involved and the entire campus is

excited about spring so I think that having other events going on has helped us advertise as well.”

Students stopped by to view other students’ art work and ask questions.

Some students came for extra credit in their courses, like student Katelyn Clowers.

“I came because I am in a human sexuality course and if we come we get extra credit and where it is nearing to the end of the semester, I am all for the extra credit,” Clowers said.

“This is my first event that I have come to for Sex Week, but one of my friends came to the event on Tuesday when they had the contraceptive egg hunt.

I really wanted to go, but I couldn’t make it.”

Clowers said she has been hearing

a buzz about Sex Week among her friends.

“I think that a lot of people did not think this would have such a good outcome,” Clowers said. “So many people have actually came out to learn about it. I think that it is great to have this on our campus.”

With a successful inaugural Sex Week, it is looking as though students can look forward to another Sex Week in the following semesters.

“We are looking for feedback and we are looking to see what we can do to improve on next semester,” Andrews said. “We are interested in what people have liked or disliked. Really, feedback on anything and everything.”

Sabrena Hirst can be contacted at hirst1@marshall.edu.

Kiefer Sutherland to perform music from upcoming country album at V-Club

By JARED CASTO

THE PARTHENON Famed actor Kiefer Sutherland will perform music from his upcoming country album, “Down in a Hole,” at V-Club Friday with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and music starting at 7 p.m.

Sutherland is known for his iconic roll as Jack Bauer in Fox’s hit television series “24,” as well as classic films like “The Lost Boys.” Recently, Sutherland has taken a foray into the music scene and has set on a nationwide, 32-city tour to promote his upcoming album.

According to V-Club owner Patrick Guthrie, Sutherland’s agent booked a show at the popular Huntington nightclub and venue a couple months ago. Guthrie said he is expecting a large turnout Friday night.

“It most likely will be a sold out show,” Guthrie said “There’s no major preparations other than a superstar coming to the club. Jack Bauer’s in the house.”

“Down in a Hole’s” lead single, “Not Enough Whiskey,” debuted last month on Rolling Stone Country, showcasing Sutherland’s musical talents. Following the premiere of the music video, Sutherland spoke to Rolling Stone Country and discussed why he enjoys writing music.

“It’s the closest thing I’ve ever had to a journal or diary,” Sutherland said in a press release. “There is something very satisfying about being able to look back on my own life, good times and bad and express those sentiments in music.”

Sutherland also described his love for live performances to Rolling Stone Country, specifying he enjoys the intimacy

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of small venues.

“My experience so far, playing 250-seat rooms and bars, is that it’s created a level of intimacy,” Sutherland said.

“It’s an experience I’ve been enjoying that I couldn’t even describe.”

During a teleconference

with the Pittsburgh PostGazette, Sutherland said he is aware of the stigma actors-turned-musicians face.

However, after recording two demos for other artists on his self-owned Ironworks music label last year, he decided to take the plunge into the

musical medium.

“The truth is, I’ve gotten to a point in my life where I’m not as concerned about what people think,” Sutherland said.

“I’m not trying to sell a million records and I’m not trying to play stadiums. I wrote some songs that are really personal

to me and have been really grateful to have the opportunity to play them.”

A date has yet to be made public, but Sutherland is expected to release his debut album this summer.

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free concert, cookout Monday

By NANCY PEYTON

THE PARTHENON InsideOut will host a free concert 8 p.m. Monday in the Campus Christian Center.

The event, entitled “Purpose,” will feature music from the ministry’s worship team.

Seating in the CCC chapel is limited, so members of the ministry will be giving out wristbands as tickets into the door. These bracelets can be picked up in the InsideOut office in the CCC, or in various areas around campus beginning Friday.

Doors open at 7 p.m. At that time, students can enjoy a Starbucks-style coffee bar while waiting for the show to start. Food will also be available after the event.

Senior Zack Sturgill, who has been delivering the message each week at InsideOut this semester, said InsideOut members have worked hard to put this event together because it’s something they feel passionate about.

“You know, the Bible says that faith without works is dead,” Sturgill said. “So we’re going to be talking about, how once you start working your faith, you’re going to see your faith work. We’re calling it ‘Purpose’ because the whole purpose of us being here as Christians is to know God and make him known to other people.”

Sturgill said this event is a good indicator of how far the ministry has come since beginning in January.

“We’ve seen so much growth this semester and it’s been awesome,” Sturgill said. “You start off with like 10 to 15 people, and last week we had a little over 120. That’s just amazing, because that’s how many people we’re reaching and we’re going to continue to reach. Our goal is not to recycle Christians. Our goal is to go out and reach people that have never heard the gospel before.”

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

West Edge Factory opens doors for 15 hours of music, art

By RYAN FISHER

THE PARTHENON Huntington’s West Edge Factory will open its doors for 15 straight hours of music and arts during “Manifest” Saturday.

The event is presented by Underground Industries, a “community within a community” that works to help network and promote local artistry.

“There are just so many talented young people around here that haven’t had a stage to play on and now we can provide an audience and network with a lot of the venues in the

tri-state area; and so it really becomes like a family,” manager Stacey Pearson said.

The venue will have live music split into two unique sessions, with an “art focus” intermission between sets to put the spotlight on the art vendors hosting tables.

Groups The Settlement and Beggars Clan are scheduled to play while art vendors display their crafts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

After the art intermission, music will resume from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. with electronic music from the Underground Industries community, including

artists Veil, Tripster, Keytone, Charlie Brown Superstar and BW Stylz.

“The night session is our true underground style,” Pearson said.

Underground Industries has a roster approaching 25 DJs from southern West Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle.

Pearson said her organization has a following that brings forth numerous people, whether they are planning events for venues in Huntington or Charleston.

Underground Industries was established and assisted by all

of the acts scheduled for the nighttime stage at Manifest, including Trey Zuspan, Alex Saunders, Scott Grant and Brett Fuller.

Pearson said she credits Brandon West, known as B.W. Stylz, with helping her get the “foundation” started with the community project.

Lance Lykins, known as Lancelott, is a contributor to the project who, instead of attending the festival, will be touring and producing nationally.

“I’m kind of like the momma bear with that,” Pearson said. “It’s kind of like

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seeing your kids grow up and be successful.”

The West Edge factory is located at 1040 Vernon Street near Huntington’s west end,

with doors opening around 12 p.m.

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

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Herd baseball hits the road against Charlotte, eyes C-USA tourney bid

By CHRISTIAN HISMAN

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University baseball team will take the diamond 6 p.m. Friday when it takes on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on the road at Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium.

The Herd enter the game with a 19-15 overall record and an 8-7 conference mark, while the 49ers have posted a 16-22 overall record.

The contest will start a seven-game road trip for Marshall, its longest road streak of the season. With a spot in the Conference USA Tournament hanging in the balance was the season winds down, Herd players said they can’t afford many slip ups during its time away from home.

“I really think we need to win every game because we want to have a chance to be an automatic bid in the tournament,” senior third baseman Aaron Bossi said.

“We need to compete, have fun, play hard and do our best to get some wins to continue our pursuit of a championship,” junior center fielder Corey Bird said.

In its latest contest, Marshall defeated Eastern Kentucky University, 6-0, at home.

Marshall ended up playing well and won the game 6-0. Bossi said the team will need to duplicate the performance if its going to pile wins during its road streak.

“I think games like last game are games that we have to win,” Bossi said. “And I think it is good the team is taking care of business, and it gives us a good feeling going into the weekend.”

The Eastern Kentucky game was the first time the Herd shutout its opponent since March 13 against Brown University.

The shutout win combined with a victory over nationally ranked Florida Atlantic

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Marshall second baseman DJ Gee swings at a pitch in a game earlier this season.

University Sunday has the team on a two-game win streak. In fact, the team’s win over FAU was the first time Marshall defeated a ranked opponent since the 2013 season. Members of

the team said the recent victories and seasonlong success of the team has increased the group’s confidence heading into the final push.

“This is the best team we have had in a long

Marshall softball hosts C-USA foe Middle Tennessee State in weekend series

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Pitcher Ali Burdette throws a pitch in a game earlier this season.

THE PARTHENON Marshall University softball will begin a six-game home stand 1 p.m. Saturday when it takes on Middle Tennessee State University.

The Herd will also play a game 3 p.m. Saturday to cap off a doubleheader, while the team will wrap up the three-game series noon Sunday.

The Herd enter the weekend series on a three-game losing streak and having lost nine of its last 11 games. The Herd offense has fallen flat in its skid as it has scored more than three runs in a game just three times during the streak.

The team could receive a much-needed boost at the plate

with the return of star junior Morgan Zerkle who has played the last two games for the Herd, where she went 1-6. Zerkle batted a school-record .506 from the plate last season and totaled 28 RBIs and a Division I-leading 47 stolen bases en route to receiving several accolades for her seasonlong performance.

The Herd will be counting on a bounc back performance from pitcher Jordan Dixon, who has earned a team-best 17 wins to go with a 2.95 ERA and 213 strikeouts.

Following its series against Middle Tennessee, the Herd will host Florida International University in a three-game series beginning April 30.

Marshall baseball head coach Waggoner reflects on his experineces with the Herd

By BRITTANIE FOWLER

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University baseball team is off to a great start this season as they’ve taken all but one series so far during conference play. Talent from players can take a team far, but it’s the coaching that takes teams to the next level.

Head coach Jeff Waggoner is in his 10th season with the Herd and has achieved numerous accomplishments as a coach. He’s helped players break school records, personal records and enter the MLB draft.

The Alliance, Ohio native didn’t always have his eyes set on baseball though. After receiving a sports management degree from Cleveland State University, he went on to receive his masters in educational psychology from the College of Saint Rose.

“Actually when I was in graduate school at the college of St. Rose, which is a small Catholic school in Albany, New York, I actually taught,” Waggoner said. “I was inbetween teaching and going into coaching and got the opportunity from Tom Walter

at George Washington University, who’s now at Wake Forrest, he gave me the opportunity to start coaching. So I coached summer ball, which kind of led the way, and I couldn’t get off the field. I wanted to stay as a coach, so here I am.”

Waggoner has compiled a 197-288-1 record during his time at Marshall and his 197 victories are the second most in program history. But what he’s most known for is his ability to get players to the next level.

After the 2013 season, Waggoner had two of his players selected in the MLB Draft. Over the last three years he has had 12 players selected and, of the course of his tenure with the Herd, has had a total of 26 players selected.

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to coach in Conference USA it’s a great honor and a great university. We get great kids here and it’s close to my hometown, so I think both of those combined is what’s really kept me here.”

However, Waggoner said he doesn’t really have the time to think about leaving, especially during the season.

“I look at it one year at a time. All I can focus on is this team and worry about this program right now. I don’t really look too far ahead.”

Right now Waggoner is in pursuit to leading his team to the Conference USA tournament, which the team hasn’t been to since 2008, when he led his team to 30 wins, the most in program history.

With an overall record of 19-15 and 18 games left to play in the regular season, Waggoner might just achieve yet another goal of leading his team past 30 wins and receiving another spot in the Conference USA tournament.

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

time,” Bird said. “(The Eastern Kentucky) win is a win we needed to continue to push for the Conference USA Championship and to make a regional.”

Bird and Bossi said the route to picking up wins is a straight forward concept, it’s just a matter of the team performing in those aspects of the game.

“We need to come out Friday and be ready from the first pitch to the last pitch and play all nine innings as hard as we can,” Bird said.

Bossi said the team’s defense needs to be on point throughout the Charlotte series, which starts with the team’s starting pitchers. Senior Chase Boster is scheduled to start the opener Friday. Boster has a 2-2 record with a 5.23 ERA this season. In the second game of the series, left hander Parker Danciu will be on the mound after having posted a 2-3 record this season with a 6.56 ERA. Finally, Joshua Shapiro will pitch the series finale Sunday. Shapiro picked up his first win of the season in the victory over FAU, which also earned him Conference USA Pitcher of the Week honors.

Charlotte enters the weekend slate after dropping its latest contest to Gardner-Webb University, 8-4. The loss was the 49ers’ fourth in its last five games.

Despite the cold streak in the wins column, the 49ers boast a handful of potent hitters from the plate as five players on the 49ers have batting averages over .300. Brett Netzer leads the group with a .367 season batting average to go along with 24 RBIs. Logan Sherer leads the team with 39 RBIs and eight home runs.

After the Charlotte series, Marshall will return to West Virginia, where it will take on in-state rival West Virginia University Tuesday in Morgantown.

Christian Hisman can be contacted at hisman@marshall.edu.

Marshall tennis advances in Conference USA Tournament opener THE PARTHENON The Marshall University tennis team defeated 12thseeded Florida Atlantic University Thursday with a 4-0 decision to advance to the second round of the Conference USA Tournament in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The Herd got out to an early advantage with its performance in doubles play, where the pairing of juniors Derya Turhan and Anna Pomyatinskaya won the No. 1 flight, 6-4.

Rachel Morales and Maddie Silver teamed up to take the second doubles match of the day as well with the season-long undefeated combo winning 6-3. The third doubles match wasn’t completed, but the Herd tandem of Marija Bogicevic and Anne Gulsrud led 5-4 when the match was called.

Marshall took the momentum from doubles play into

singles, where the Herd recorded three victories, while three other singles matches went unfinished.

Turhan defeated FAU’s Lyndsey Boos, 6-3, 6-0 in the match’s No. 1 spot. Morales posted a similar performance as the Herd’s No. 2, where she defeated FAU’s Ana Gutierrez in straight sets with a 6-1, 6-3 win. Pomyatinskaya capped the off the Herd’s victory and ensured Marshall went unscathed for the entirety of the match, going undefeated in both doubles and singles play. Pomyatinskaya won in straight sets as well, 6-4, 6-2.

The singles matches of the Herd’s No. 3 spot Silver, No. 5 spot Bogicevic and No. 6 spot Gulsrud were not completed.

The Herd will face Old Dominion University 3 p.m.

Friday in the conference tournament quarterfinals.

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Brad Goodall, Bradley Jenkins and Zack Owens of Ona perform on the Memorial Student Center plaza Thursday afternoon.

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Marshall’s campus, that’s great,” Tabor said. “It kind of gives campus a little bit more of a livelier feel and it breaks some of the monotony of going to class, going home, and repeating the process.”

Some students said the performance not only broke the monotony of campus life, but it was a nice stress reliever.

Anthony Grene, a freshman broadcast journalism major, said he enjoyed listening to Ona’s music and it helped him feel at ease during this stressful time in the semester.

“Their music is very authentic,” Grene said. “It’s not flashy, it’s not

THE PARTHENON Marshall University students and administrators enjoyed an on-campus concert Thursday afternoon at the Memorial Student Center plaza.

Local band Ona played original music and Marshall University Campus Activities Board sponsored the event.

Lee Tabor, CAB adviser and coordinator of student activities, booked the performance and said he became an instant fan of the band after its performance at FEST: 2.

“Anytime we can bring talent to

over the top, it’s not a bunch of effects, and it’s real music with real instruments. You know, they’re not making any changes to their voices.”

Ona is a five-member band from Ona, West Virginia, including Bradley Jenkins, Zach Johnston, Max Nolte, Zack Owens, and Brad Goodall.

The band has released three albums of what the members consider Indie-Rock Americanaish music.

Ona lead singer Bradley Jenkins said the band started in 2013 and he hopes it will have more opportunities to play on campus.

“The disconnect between Marshall students and the local music scene is crazy,” Jenkins said.

“There’s like 15,000 students or something and you can’t get 10 of them to a show. So this was a way to reach out to the Marshall crowd, get them to our shows, and see the local music scene in Huntington.”

Ona used the performance on the plaza to promote its upcoming shows in the area. The band’s next show will be at the V Club Saturday night.

Emily Kinner can be contacted at kinner2@marshall. edu.

Honors students celebrate end of semester with annual picnic

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(From Right) Honors students Natalie Irwin, Ashley DeMoss, and Sarah McComas eat at the taco salad bar provided at the Honors College picnic in Ritter Park Thursday.

Up close and personal: students reflect on spring semester slump

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THE PARTHENON The Marshall University Honors College had its annual Honors College picnic Thursday at Ritter Park.

The picnic is hosted each year by the Honors College Steering Committee.

Steering Committee President McKayla Burgess said the picnic is one of her favorite events.

“It’s just a good way for everybody to kind of celebrate the end of the semester and get together one last time before everybody goes home for the summer or wherever they’re going to be heading,” Burgess said.

Steering Committee Vice President Sarah McComas said she was excited about the weather being nice for the picnic and about the student turnout.

Associate Dean of the Honors College Susan Gilpin also said it was nice weather for the picnic this year and the picnic was fairly well attended by students and some Honors College faculty.

Gilpin said she was proud of the students in the Honors College Steering Committee who successfully organized the event.

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THE PARTHENON The final week of the spring semester is so close students can almost taste it. The weather has gotten warm again, so students flood the Memorial Student Center plaza daily and Drinko is constantly packed to capacity. To help alleviate some end-of-theyear stress, The Parthenon spoke to several of Marshall University’s best and brightest who offered advice on preparedness. Finals week affects every student, so the more information one can glean from those who have taken on the task already, the more confident one can feel.

Ciana Crawford, nursing major I would say, students should leave their house and go somewhere quiet to work. You cannot

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“I’m really proud of the students because they did it all themselves,” she said.

Honors student and forensic science major Isabella McMillion said she decided to come to the Honor College picnic because she did not know many people in the Honors College.

“I thought it was a good opportunity to meet other people,” she said.

Honors student and IST major Tim Johnson said he decided to come to the picnic because it seemed like it would be a good time and would be a good excuse for him to go bike riding in Ritter Park.

This year’s theme was titled “End of the Semesta Fiesta.”

“We wanted to do something a little bit different than what everybody’s been used to,” Burgess said. “It’s a nice break from the normal hotdogs, hamburgers kind of thing.”

Gilpin said the Honors College picnic each year also raises awareness about the Steering Committee and its events and it is a way for the Honors College to say thank you to the faculty who have taught for them throughout the school year.

Amanda Gibson can be contacted at gibson269@marshall.edu.

study in your living room while watching television; it’s not really possible to make good grades on your finals that way. You should change it up and not study in the same place. Sometimes I like to go to the library or go to a friend’s house; it helps to study in different places so that you don’t get bored of what you’re doing. There are also a lot of ways that you can study. Sometimes I’ll watch videos, or make flashcards. The best way I can remember notes from class is by talking to my classmates.

Sa-Rai Robinette, freshman Undecided Drop out. Don’t go. Don’t do it.

Don’t hate yourself. Love yourself.

The world is your oyster. Finally, eat food that is good for you.

Christina Rhodes, junior Photography major

Try your hardest to always keep up with everything. If you do a little bit of work at a time and consistently stay on top of it, finals and midterms won’t be nearly as stressful.

Thomas Cavender, junior Music Major Don’t necessarily wait until the last minute to start studying, but I don’t think you should bust your own chops by studying constantly, either. I know a lot of people spend weeks and weeks studying for a final, but find that it didn’t really do anything. Some people have test anxiety and they can’t really perform that well under pressure. So I would say to take studying seriously, but not too seriously. Find a balance.

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

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65 Annual Alpha Xi Delta Strawberry Breakfast th

By ELAYNA CONARD

THE PARTHENON and community members enjoyed breakfast Thursday at the 65th annual Alpha Xi Delta Strawberry Breakfast.

The sorority welcomed guests into its home to share with them its honored tradition. The chocolate covered strawberries and homemade strawberry butter are as symbolic of spring on Marshall University’s campus as the turning on of the fountain.

Chapter life Vice President Kasey Painter said the tradition brings pride to current and past sorority members. Different from other Greek activities, the Strawberry Breakfast has made a name for itself outside of the Greek community because it brings so much joy to any and everyone walking in front of the sorority house on Fifth Avenue.

The Strawberry Breakfast started as a way for Alpha Xi members to bond with their mothers. The mothers of Alpha Xi

members and alumni volunteer to help plan, cook and serve at the spring event.

The money raised through ticket sales goes to Alpha Xi Delta’s “Mother’s Club.”

The club allows mothers to provide a fund for the sorority members to use throughout the year as they need it.

Angie Wells, mother of an Alpha Xi Delta member, volunteered at her fourth Strawberry Breakfast Thursday.

“I like to spend the time with Breckin (daughter) and see the other moms,” Wells said as she filled plates at the buffet line.

Alum and mother of a current member of the sorority, Autumn Poluch said the breakfast brings back memories from her days living at the house in the ‘80s.

“I stayed at the house last night to help prepare for the breakfast…Peyton (daughter) lives in the same room upstairs that I did when I was in college,” Poluch said when she reflected on how the tradition continues to keep her

involved in the life of the sorority.

Members of the sorority said they were honored to serve their famous strawberry butter to guests, but are also proud of accomplishing the planning and execution of the event during such a busy time in the semester.

“We start organizing and planning the event right as the spring semester starts… then this week have prepared something everyday,” vice president Kasey Painter said.

The strawberry butter was made Tuesday night, the strawberries were dipped in chocolate Wednesday night and the eggs, pancakes and sausage were cooked early Thursday morning.

Just as most mothers say, Angie Wells turned to the other moms Thursday morning and said with a smile on her face, “This really can’t happen if it weren’t for us.”

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

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Members of Alpha Xi Delta serve their annual strawberry breakfast to customers.

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Traditional African clothing and rugs were sold at the MSC plaza today during African Explosion.

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THE PARTHENON Marshall University students were exposed to parts of African culture outside of the Memorial Student Center Thursday as part of the Organization of African Students’ African Explosion.

The organization had a table by the memorial fountain, where they were selling traditional African clothing, including dashikis and rugs.

Sophomore computer information and digital imaging double major Moya Dixon said the organization buys clothing from several

vendors across the United States.

According to Dixon, the purpose of the African Explosion and the ongoing goal of the Organization of African Students is to add more diversity to Marshall’s campus.

Sophomore psychology major Octavia Wilson said joining the organization has helped her grow as a person.

“I was able to become more in touch with who I am,” Wilson said.

The last large event the originization had was the Taste of Africa Fashion Show. The African Explosion was the organization’s last event of the semester, but there will be an

interest meeting April 29.

Wilson said she hopes the organization’s events help spread an awareness of the diversity already on campus and bring people together.

“The African community is really one big family,” Wilson said. “That’s what I want this organization to bring to campus.”

According to Wilson, flyers will be posted about the interest meeting. Wilson said she encourages students to look out for bigger and better events next semester.

Sage Shavers can be contacted at shavers6@live.arshall.edu.

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THE PARTHENON Marshall University’s Women Connect and Students Against Sex Slavery (SASS) will host its Not for Sale: Sex Trafficking in the U.S. event.

The purpose of this event is to discuss all elements of domestic sex trafficking.

The audience will learn information about the impact sex trafficking has on people and institutions in the United States.

“We really hope that many people will taken interest and show up for the panel discussion,” said Sarah Reynolds, first year Psy.D., Graduate Assistant.

“This year Women Connect’s events have been centered on

sex trafficking, both here in the United States and abroad.”

Not for Sale: Sex Trafficking in the U.S. will include a panel discussion where each panelist will speak in regards to their areas of expertise, followed by an audience Q&A. Panelists will include Maggie Stone, Ph.D., Delegate Barbara Fleischauer, Peggy Brown, JD, and Kristen Kerns, LSW. The event will be 7 p.m. April 26 in the Memorial Student Center in room BE5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be provided.

The event Not for Sale: Sex Trafficking in the U.S. is free and open to the public.

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