ChronicleThe

at WVU Parkersburg

October 4, 2012 Volume #43 No. 3

Pauper Cemetery: 11

Inside this Issue

Outcry for Rock: 8

by Allison Hilber “I love the scented pee pads,” said Todd Kratzer. “They are per-fect in my opinion.” Kratzer, a student at WVU Parkersburg, believes that the college’s bathrooms are main-tained nicely and as long as he has scented pee pads in the uri-nals, he believes nothing in the bathrooms need to be changed. “New toilets, faucets and the walls, definitely the walls they have black fungus stuff on them. I like the big mirrors though,” said Danielle Renner about changes she would like the see in the girl’s bathroom in the nursing wing on the second floor of the main campus building. Renner is also a student at the college with an opposing view from Kratzer. Renner believes that the bathrooms are dingy looking, outdated and could use larger doors for easier access. Both students do agree on the fact that the college does a nice job keeping the bathrooms clean. Dave White, director of facili-ties, said the bathrooms haven’t had a total remodel since the late 1990s when the college made them handicap accessible. Within the last three years, the college has been making small improve-ments. Over this period of time the college has replaced the com-modes and urinals, ceiling tiles, painted bathroom walls and placed baby stations in the bath-rooms all over campus. The new commodes and uri-nals, while more efficient and

cost the college less a year, cost $3.5 million up-front, which the college paid for with a 12-year finance plan through BB&T. The baby changing stations placed in all of the bathrooms cost $400 each. Student Stacy McAlpine said she would like to see the new high powered blow dryers that people put their hands in for a few seconds dry. While this would be more cost efficient than spending the budgeted $20,000 a year on paper towels, the hand dryers cost $600 each. The facili-ties would require 47 hand dryers and the school would only be able to purchase 10 at a time. White also mentioned that touch-less sinks is also a feature the college would like to have in the bathrooms but like the hand dryers would have to be purchased in moderation. One

Improving Restrooms, One Urinal Cake at a Time

regular sink with hot and cold handles cost between $100-125 while a touch-less sink would cost $400. The college has two different funds which pay for the facilities upkeep. One is the maintenance budget which pays for the day-to-day expenses. The $60,000 a year budgeted for paper towels, toilet paper and cleaning supplies would fall under this budget. The other is capital R & A budget, which funds big projects. These projects would include the remodeling of bathrooms, such as new toilets and sinks. Other projects that are budget-ed by the director of facilities are security, parking lots, construc-tion, grounds, housekeeping and fleet vehicles. Some of these projects include the purchasing of security sys-tems for the safety of students .

The emergency call towers in the parking lots cost $10,000 a piece. The Bogen alarm system found in every building cost $180,000. There are 38 security cameras around campus and each cost $600, including installation. The college is also looking at purchasing a card access system, which would allow for faculty and staff to enter the building after hours through exterior door by using a proximity reader with ID badges. This would allow for the college to keep track of who comes and goes, as well as enabling the campus to be shut down with the push of a button in case of an emergency. Th i s sys tem would cos t $200,000 and would be the first phase of a two-phase process. Phase two would consist of in-terior doors and being able to secure individual classroom with the push of a button in case of an emergency. Other future projects include new front doors by the welcome desk on the main floor and solar panels for the extension campus in Ripley, which would allow classrooms to be powered by so-lar energy. To help pay for these upkeeps and advancements each student has $100 factored into their tuition fee to help cover these ex-penses. “People deserve to know where their money is going,” said White. The campus at WVU Parkers-burg will continue to see updates and improvements as the year progresses.

A student washes her hands in an old, but still serviceable sink.

CARtoon: 2

Culture: 12

Wizardworld Comic Con: 5

College Facilities Director Shares Expenses Involved with Restroom Renovations

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by Jeremy Harrison It was June, 29 2012. An excruciat-ingly hot day and most people were enjoying their Friday rituals, or just trying to stay cool. The last thing on peoples’ minds that day was the possi-bility of a terrible storm that would test their ability to handle the aftermath of a serious disaster. A derecho, a massive straight line wind storm, formed in Chicago and travelled 700 miles through 10 states in 10 hours and left in its wake close to 4 million people without power. West Virginia was one of those states, as I am sure many of the students and fac-ulty at WVU Parkersburg will remember. This storm definitely pushed emergency response and power crews to their limits, for which they did a great job given the circumstanc-es. It forced cities and communities to face the inevitability of being “without.” Large and small businesses alike had to address the prob-lems of running out of necessities such as food, water, batteries and ice. Kudos to those, also, in customer service who had to work during this strange and crazy time. Dealing with weary, hot and desperate customers is a feat in itself. It goes without saying that nobody can be fully prepared for an event like this. Another observation that I could not overlook was that we take too many things for granted. You don’t know how much you miss your electricity until it’s gone for 15 minutes. Even things as simple as bagged ice were few and far in between in the wake of this storm. Being without these somewhat simple amenities can be a terrible nightmare, especially if one’s health depends on it. Immediately after the storm, and even days after, I noticed a lack of people checking on each other’s well-being. The “everybody for themselves” attitude was prominent just about everywhere I went. I know, I know, it can be hard to even make eye contact with your own neighbor most days, but you never know what is going to happen. You might need their help and they may need yours at some point in the future. At the end of the day, we are all human. When things of this magnitude happen, it’s time to drop your personal beliefs and grudges, lend a hand and offer help to those that could use it. Things could have been much worse, and that is the scary part. With all of the physical damage caused by the storm aside, I believe everybody involved had an opportunity to learn something from this event. I know I did.

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A LESSON IN DISASTERIN HIS OPINION

Have you ever lied to someone? Have you ever been lied to? The simplest definition of lying is to knowingly and in-tentionally not be truthful; be that in words and/or actions, to include acts of omission. There are two rather common reasons why people lie: fear and selfishness. Indi-viduals often lie out of fear or a desire to avoid a negative consequence; while those who lie out of pure selfishness are often motived by greed and tend to have little or no regard to the wellbeing of another. The later persons are less likely to want to change, so let us focus on those who lie of out fear. Persons whose core values include a desire for integrity may

find that with each lie they feel like they are digging themselves deeper and deeper into an emotional pit of guilt, shame and fear. Regardless of the motivation for the lie, especially when the truth becomes apparent, the end result tends to be emotional pain. Lies can lead to distrust and often a fracturing of the relationship with the person(s) being lied to. If that emotional pit gets too deep and/or the foundation of the relationship too weak, one may find it necessary to seek help in or-der to get back on solid ground. If you are caught in a pit of lies, or have found yourself dealing with the pain of being lied to, you may find value in seeking out the services of a counselor to help lift you up. PEACE! Kurt

Kurt KlettnerCounseling/Student Assistance Services

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by Brittany Marks The student government of the Jackson County Center of WVU Parkersburg kicks off it's third semester this 2012 fall term. The student government body consists of Vice President Kristen Hamon, Senator and Director of Finance Nikki Atkinson and Senator and Director of Commu-nications Brittany Whitlock. The s tudent government started in the 2011 fall term at the Jackson County Center when the three girls approached the student body vice president and asked for reorganization of the student government. The students, already active in the community and on campus at WVU Parkersburg, wanted to become more active by forming a separate student government at the Jackson County Center, according to Assistant Dean and Director of the Jackson County Center John Gorrell. Upon the three girls' request, the by-laws were examined and it was discovered that the by-laws allowed for a separate student government at the JCC. Hamon, Atkinson and Whitlock can now

represent the campus. Not only is the JCC student government directly connected with the main campus' activities and leadership roles, but they also have their own meetings every other week. At these meet-ings, the committee plans the next semester's events, activi-ties and fund-raisers, as well as shares ideas for new events, activities and fund raisers they could have to better serve the community and the students on campus. Gorrell said "...I think as much as anything it (the student government) is a think tank of energetic people with new ideas of things we've never tried, but they also stay traditional." Over the summer, the JCC stu-dent government came up with an activities list for the 2012 fall semester. That being said, they came up with a rather lengthy list of activities for both the enjoy-ment of the students and for the support of other agencies and non-profit organizations in the area such as the animal shelter, Adopt-A-Family and Habitat for Humanity. Hamon, Atkinson and Whit-

by Chelsea Brown The Student Success Center here at WVU Parkersburg has scheduled over 100 students already this semester for free tutoring. The Student Success Center is a help center that is offered to the students for free and is very flexible around the students schedules helping them with any subject of their choosing. The Student Success Center also provides work for the students. The students that work in the center are recommended by the teachers in the subjects that they are willing to help and tutor. A new student working for the Student Success Center is Harley Adams. This is his first semester being a tutor. Adams helps students with CIT questions and also helps with Math sections 111 and 112. Adams is majoring in CIT and also has done some studies with welding in previous years but decided that CIT was for him, he described it as, “a childhood fascination.’’ Adams loves working for the Student Success Center because he loves to see a student really understand a subject, he

finds it very rewarding. Harley expressed that, “If you find something you really like and believe in, then everything will fall into place.’’ Adams is available to tutor from Monday through Thursday in the Success Center which is located in the basement room 0404. Janice McCue, the Learning Center Manager, implies that, “It is a good idea to sign up early if students know that any of the courses are going to be difficult.’’ Students needing help in Math 011/021 drop-in tutoring sessions with Lisa Bell and Amanda Sprouse will be Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Math 100/126 drop-in tutoring with Jamie Mulinex will be held on Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For those students needing help in English drop-in tutoring with Chad Phillips will be held Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Student Success Center is free for all the students here at WVU Parkersburg. Receiving help from both fellow students and professors, there is only room for great success.

by Chelsea Brown The Multicultural Aware-ness Coalition, also known as M.A.C., is a great intake of th ings to explore , l ike watching foreign movies, learn-ing games and crafts from different cultures, language and culture demonstrations, debates and talks on different religions. The more people that are in-volved the more funds to do trips and gain more cultural experi-ences. “M.A.C. ... is a club that drives students to learn about differ-ent cultures, exchange ideas, and gain new friendships,” said Vice President of M.A.C. Micah Fleck. “Take the opportunity,

lock are also responsible for interacting with other students to gain the resources they need to support their projects. As the director of finance, Atkin-son is responsible for making sure tht funding is available for their events, is in charge of the fundraisers that the student government hosts and takes accountability for the funding that is transferred to agencies involved. The director of com-munica t ions , Whi t lock , i s responsible for making other people aware of the coming ac-tivities, communicating with the community and interacting with the community to find out what the needs of the community are so that the student government can better serve them. Gorrell said the communica-tions and finance directors are the two main components that make the student government suc-cessful. Without them, the JCC activities would not be success-ful. The student government meet-ings are usually held every other week and all students are encour-aged to attend.

just show up and say you want to join.” Fleck is planning to pursue a presentation by the end of the se-mester on his trip to Quebec, the French Canada, to share his 10-day trip and cultural experiences he endured. Fleck said, “There is a con-t inuous membersh ip dr ive throughout the semester, don’t hesitate to join, M.A.C. wants those students who are interested in foreign languages and differ-ent cultures in the world, who care for others and willing to be involved in activities that are fun and educational. M.A.C is about experiencing cultural varieties, sharing cultural thoughts and

ideas.” Students wanting to join or have any questions can message Fleck about M.A.C. at mfleck@wvup.edu or students are highly encouraged to show up to a meeting. Meetings are every oth-er Wednesday in room 2317 at 11 a.m. Either Fleck or M.A.C. President Zachary Phillips will be at the meetings. Associate Professor of Foreign Languages, Randy A. Oldaker, is the faculty adviser of M.A.C. and he can also answer any ques-tions about joining. His office number is 2300. As Fleck puts it, “This club is anything its members want it to be, everyone has an equal say.”

Students Learning SuccessF O R

Club Provides Students With Cultural Experiences

The Three Girls That Made i t Happen

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by Pete Orn What do you get when you put a professional wres-tling champion, Doc Holiday, a vampire slayer, a leader of the Starship Enterprise, and a bunch of artists together in one room? A whole lot of fun, that’s what. This past weekend I at-tended the Wizard World Comic Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Celebrities such as CM Punk, Val Kilmer, Eliza Dushku, Pat-rick Stewart, and Neil Adams gathered in a convention center to spend time with fans. Plenty of vendors attended, and were happy to sell their comics and novelties to the thousands in at-tendance. The event started on Friday night. This was just a time to roam the show floor and see what every booth had. Artists

sold their prints and paintings, and comic book sellers had their various super hero novels on sale. Even the Delorean from Back to the Future was there to take your photo in! It was a small preview of what was to come. I did come away with a few comics that night, though. Saturday was when it be-came really fun. Right when I walked in, I started waiting. CM Punk (professional wrestler and current WWE Champion) was coming in and I was go-ing to meet him. I eventually got up to him and he signed my DVD with him on the cover, and we had a funny little chat. We shook hands and he was very friendly. Then after I met him, I went to Val Kilmer’s booth. He was also a very friendly and down-to-earth man, always

by Austin Weiford I’m in a desert, surrounded by what appears to be trash and miscellaneous scrap metal. I see a long-forgotten billboard advertising some product I’ve never heard of. Some of the trash laying around starts to rustle, and I hear a growl from somewhere to my right. Then, all at once, a creature comes into view. It has a large vertical mouth and no visible eyes. It circles around slowly, seeming to survey its surroundings. I hear the roar of a far off engine; something is coming. Fast. Suddenly, a large armored vehicle speeds through, grazing the creature and knocking it off its feet. Just as quickly as it arrived, the vehicle is gone. There’s a chain lying on the ground near the creature. All at once, the chain tightens and flies forward, catching the creature and dragging it. At the other end of the chain, one of the vehicle’s passengers is reeling it in, surely pleased with his catch. Beside him is a midget who is absolutely teeming with excitement. He climbs over his own seat and

head butts one of the other passengers (all of whom are heavily armed). Then he climbs over the car and out onto the hood. I can see mounted machine guns now. The midget begins pounding on the hood in celebration and BAM! The vehicle has approached a train track haphazardly, and is now nothing but a flaming chunk of metal. The midget is nowhere to be seen, and neither are any of the other passengers. The train speeds on, indifferent to the death of this gang of bandits. One might find that this particular gang of bandits is only the first of many MANY others whose deaths they will be indifferent to. Welcome to Pandora. Borderlands 2 jumps the player right into the action with the gameplay picking up right after the opening cinematic, during which the train explodes, leaving the player stranded in the middle of a snow storm. It’s here that the player is introduced to the series mascot, Claptrap, and from then on, the game is a nonstop mix of humor

and over-the-top violence, using the same formula that led the first game to such huge success. In the interest of fairness, I should point out that, in concept, this game is absolutely p e r f e c t f o r m e . I t h a s a consistent, often offensive, sense of humor, lots of rewards for completing your quests, a leveling system, and a huge open world to explore. Before even playing the game, I was already biased towards it because of my personal preferences. However, I can say that the game absolutely has not disappointed me. One of the biggest criticisms of the first Borderlands was its lack of story and characters, so with the next installment, Gearbox (the game’s developer) set out to fix that, as well as improve upon a number of other features. In Borderlands 2, the writing is vastly improved, and the characters are much more fleshed out than were the quest-giving talking statues in the first game. If you’re still reading by this point, I’m going to assume that you know at least a little

bit about video games, so I’ll hit you with some more details. In the first game, I played as Mordecai, the hunter. His skill trees focused on distance attacks and stealth. Once I beat the game, I decided to check out the other three classes, and I found out that all three of them were SO MUCH better than Mordecai. There are no bonuses or damage multipliers for being stealthy, and it seemed that once your character got too close to an enemy, the just automatically knew they were there . So coming into Borderlands 2 and seeing its stealth character, Zer0, I was a bit concerned that the game would once again be unbalanced. I’m now level 23, and all of my concerns have been put to rest. Zer0 is just as good, if not better, as the other three classes (with another class on the way as DLC). The items in this game are randomly generated based on a set of defined rules, so literally millions of different item possibilities can be found, insuring that you can never be sure who is going to drop what when you’re questing. The writing is vastly improved from

the first, as well as voice acting and animations. The quests and sidequests provide hours and hours of gameplay, and the leveling system is sufficient enough to consistently reward the player for the hours of effort. The gun proficiency points from the first game have been replaced by something called “badass tokens” which are earned by completing different challenges (something l ike ‘kill 50 crystalisks’) and can be redeemed for small percentage boosts to almost every stat in the game (critical hit damage, melee damage, accuracy, elemental effect chance, etc). The badass tokens are also unlimited, so even after you’ve hit the level cap, you can continue to improve your character. While I am not even close to beating the game yet, I can confidently say that it is one of the best games I own right now, and I can’t wait to get into the DLC as it’s released. If you’re a fan of first person shooters, RPGs, violence, wacky humor, or looting millions of weapons from loads of enemies, I strongly recommend Borderlands 2.

ready to crack a joke. I obtained his autograph and a quick photo, and then we shook hands and I was off to buy some more com-ics. Later in the day, CM Punk and Val Kilmer held their own Q&A sessions. Punk’s was first and his personality really shined through. He cracked jokes but always gave honest and serious answers. The highlights of his event was when he made a girl who was dressed as Bane ask her question with Bane’s accent (from the newest Batman film), and when a young boy asked “If I was a wrestler, how would you beat me?” Punk’s response was, “by disqualification.” Val Kilmer has a very simi-lar question and answer event. Very funny and very honest. He told a funny story about how

he got the dialect down when he portrayed Doc Holiday in Tombstone. The highlight of his session was when someone asked, “Other than yourself, who is your favorite Batman,” he answered. “I just can’t think beyond me. Were there other Batmans?” Comic book fans attended

many other Q&A sessions, but none I was able to attend. I also wasn’t able to meet all the ce-lebrities there. It cost $75 just to meet Patrick Stewart and Eliza Dushku was $50. Thank God, I’ve never been a Star Trek or Buffy fan. That was the main downfall of the entire event: the price. Everything cost something, and it was usually somewhat expen-sive. It would have been nice to find a winning lottery ticket dur-ing the weekend. All in all, the event was lots of fun. I met some awesome people, talked with some of my favorite celebrities, and came home with a TON of artwork and comics. I couldn’t really ask for too much more. Well, maybe a little bit of the money I spent back in my wallet.

Borderlands 2 Kicks More Ass Than The First

Comic Con Is Nerdy, Expensive Fun

Me and Val Kilmer, we're best friends

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by Macie Lynch Students expressed concerns over class cancel lat ion and payment of parking passes. The S tuden t Government Associa t ion explored those concerns, according to Director of Student Services Jorge Andreas Meneses. At the Sept. 24 SGA meeting, Vice President Tyler Ohrn guided the meeting in the absence of President Loren Bell. Ohrn, near the end of the meeting, gave Meneses time to address the concerns that surfaced two weeks prior. Students expressed problems with the punctuality of class cancellations, as well as when and how students should pay for parking passes. Meneses stated that only one percent of classes were actually cancelled, but there is a movement underway stating that a notice must be posted before the first day of the said class if it is terminated. A s f o r t h e p a r k i n g p a s s issue, Meneses announced that, with verification, parking pass

payments for students can be delayed, and paid for when their financial aid is dispersed. Those were not the only two issues concerned, though. Evening students of WVU Parkersburg brought complaints dealing with the tutor center and library not being available or open long enough for their studying needs, like it is for students with morning and afternoon classes. I f any more problems or ideas are present, the SGA encourages all students to attend their meetings and express their feelings. New senators should soon be available to listen to those concerns. The SGA freshman elections took p lace throughout th is past week where all freshman were encouraged to vote for their respected representatives, Matthew Renta, Matthew Roberts and Marquette Morfield. They were asked to choose who they believe would perform their duties correctly and efficiently represent

their class. As of Tuesday, Oct. 2, the results of the election were not available. Ohrn states that even if a candidate is “not elected, there are still ways to contribute” to not only SGA, but WVU Parkersburg itself. I n o t h e r b u s i n e s s , O h r n explained that he is currently sending out follow-up e-mails to prospective recipients (such as local student councils or other local student governments) for WVU Parkersburg’s first annual Student Leadership Conference. He claims many of the said recipients are getting back to him with a positive response. The all-day conference is to take place on Oct. 5 in the multi-purpose room, and is designed to teach leadership skills and have all attendants effectively grasp the capabilities to succeed. As Ohrn followed the sequence of the meeting’s printed agenda, another important event was brought up. The Relay for Life that was said

to take place in Feb. has now been pushed forward to Apr. 12. It will last from noon to midnight, and is to be held on the campus’ front parking lot. Each participating club within the relay will be designated a parking spot within the lot to set up and advertise themselves, and for that reason, the SGA is asking every club and organization of WVU Parkersburg to “get on board” with the relay and help out with the cancer cause. For a community service plan pertaining to the month of September, Vice President of Finance Joshua Campbell and Ohrn announced that the SGA helped the City of Parkersburg on Sept. 28 to advertise the completion of the city’s new bike trail. The press conference took place behind Public Debt, 200 3rd Street, downtown Parkersburg. The next SGA meeting is Oct. 8, 11 a.m., in the Community Room 1300. Other upcoming meeting dates are Oct. 27 and Nov. 26.

SGA Meeting to Cover Concerns, Future Events

by Bethany Yencha C o m m u n i t y c o l l e g e s everywhere are focusing more on technical skill-based competencies that students can learn and use. WVU at Parkersburg is the first college in the United States to attempt to infuse general e d u c a t i o n c o u r s e s ( m a t h ) into other technical programs (welding), making the learning process become more hands-on in a technical environment. This program is called the IGNITE project. IGNITE is funded by a two-year grant given to the college by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Also with the grant, other equipment and tools needed for the program are purchased such as computers, LCD screens, calculators, and other multi-media materials. The students involved in the IGNITE program undergo hands-on training while acquiring shop math skills, making them more prepared to enter the workforce. The program is set up in a way that students can use their hands and apply math skills as they use them. Another benefit to the IGNITE program is, if passed, students receive two credits without paying two fees, while only technically taking one class. Cierra College in Rocklin Calif. liked the idea so much they are using WVU Parkersburg’s model. Approximately 16,000 students at the college are involved in original grant as a co-pilot, and saw potential in the idea and applied for their own grant. The program is set up in a way that students can use their hands and apply math skills as they use them. “We have had good success the first two years and plan to extend two more years as we expand to other welding programs” said Dave Williams, Technical Instructional Specialist at WVU at Parkersburg. If anyone is interested in the course or get t ing more information please contact Dave Williams at dave.williams@mail.wvu.edu

IGNITEWhere We Work

Holly Davis (left) works in the campus book store. Tia Sarton (center) works in the test-ing center. Bill Lowther and Drew Kefeli (right) work in the criminal justice department.

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by Mandy Bunting Every day students walk through the halls at WVU Park-ersburg and brush shoulders with complete strangers. How-ever, with a growing number of culturally-diverse students, we may take notice of a few faces that seem to stand out in the crowd. One of those new faces among us is a young man named Emmanuel Utietiang, an African native known for his charismatic personality. Utietiang, 29, is originally from Abudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. Before coming to the United States he studied Pre-Med at the University of Szeged, located in Hungary, where he spent two years. Even with his country-to-country traveling, he still did

by Justina Morris Children and adults of all ages were cheering and applauding throughout the entire show. The Kenya Safari Acrobats performed at WVU Parkersburg on Sept. 20th, to a full audience. Families and friends of all ages were lined up at 6 p.m. waiting for the doors to open and pack the multi-purpose room for the event. Many children sat

Jeffrey Byrd Recruits For Modern Day Macbeth Production; Offers Overseas Opportunitiesby Shelby Thomas

He envisions text messages with photos of witches being sent to audience members. Theatre Director Jeffrey Byrd plans to use modern technology to tell a theatre classic. “I want to produce “Macbeth” in a new never before done way,” Byrd said of the Shakespeare play. Macbeth portrays a Scottish man who is loyal to the Duncan. He meets three witches who tell him about his future, say-

ing he will be the new king. He becomes unfaithful to his King. So his wife and he plan to kill the king in their home and blame the king’s death on the king’s guards. Macbeth’s wife convinc-es him further. He does become king, but that is not the end of the story. Byrd will offer workshops that will allow people to brainstorm ideas for the technologically-adept Macbeth version. “The workshop will bring in

new ideas,” Byrd believe. “Any-body is welcome.” The workshops are on Mon-days from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the theatre. Students can also sign up and receive one credit hour through the University Players, a college club for theatre enthusi-asts. “We sit down and go over the story and we’re going to rewrite it I need expertise in photogra-phy, video and make-up, also in computer graphics” Byrd said.

not find it difficult to transition from his former life to now. Utietiang declares, “I can eas-ily adapt to any situation or environment I find myself.” This will b e U t i -e t i a n g ’ s third year a t W V U P a r k -e r s b u r g . T a k i n g 1 8 c r e d i t hours , he still finds t i m e t o m a n a g e both a full-t i m e a n d p a r t - t i m e j o b . H i s p a r t - t i m e

job is at the college as a cook and dining associate for AVI Foods. In addition to being the friendly face we recognize ev-ery morning or every afternoon

i n t h e cafeteria, Utietiang a l s o p l a y s s o c c e r for WVU Parkers-b u r g ’ s R i v e r -h a w k s . T h i s y o u n g m a n o f m a n y t a l e n t s and a full s c h e d -

in the isles for a better view of every act, not wanting to miss a thing. The show consisted of five gentlemen and two women, and a cultural storyline based in Africa. They frequently changed their clothes, each colorful outfit bringing their culture even more to life in front of the audience. Their amazing body strength was apparent as they flipped

Byrd wants the witches to be projected, also to have text messages with pictures and voicemails to show the audi-ence that the witches are close. “That is where we need help, this project will not be finished soon, it will take a couple of years,” Byrd said. An opportunity for students that Byrd plans to oversee is an international adventure. Students will have the opportu-nity during spring break 2013

to travel to Germany. “We will also go to the Alps, Swi tzer land , Lich tens te in , and Austria. The trip will cost around $3,000, including hotel, airfare, some meals and tours. Anyone is welcome to come,” Byrd said. Students can feel free to look up the tour at “efcolleg-estudytours.com/gaaa” The tour number is 1195703, Gl number 3230166. Contact Jeffrey Byrd by e-mail at jeffrey.byrd@mail.wvu.edu.

ule still manages to uphold a prominent GPA of 3.5. “Hard work pays off and time man-agement is essential. No hard work goes unrewarded,” Uti-etiang said. He enjoys many aspects of community campus life in Parkersburg. He enjoys class size, class composition (which he finds to be very interactive), community life, and the crime free environment. Not only would he recom-mend WVU Parkersburg to friends and family from back home, he has already helped to enroll a family member who is currently attending. “WVU Parkersburg is a great college with a decent tuition,” said Uti-etiang. Emmanuel hopes to leave all

and contorted themselves and each other around stage. Their extreme talent was clear as they balanced and climbed in nearly every shocking act. The Kenya Safari Acrobats enticed the audience to clap along to the Benga beat during every intense act they performed, even pulling four volunteers from the audience for a tug of war act.

The audience was enthralled, offering shouts and applause continually throughout the entire show. In one act, a performer started standing on a table and stacked four chairs on top, balancing with each added contraption. One table and four chairs high, the performer balanced on top of this contraption on his hands, his feet touching the stage lights.

Nigerian Student offers CUltural insight

The crowd went wild. The show lasted two hours, with an intermission halfway through. The audience’s surprise and satisfaction of the performance was clear. E x c i t i n g , s h o c k i n g a n d enthralling, the Kenya Safari A c r o b a t s o f f e r e d a t r u l y unique experience with their performance.

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students at WVU Parkersburg with a good and lasting impres-sion of Africa. “I want people to understand Africa is not as underdeveloped or ancient as the media seems to portray, and not everybody living in Africa is under ardent poverty as it’s commonly be-lieved,” he said. He continues, “Africa does not encompass a group of un-productive or poverty stricken individuals. There are crimes and troubles in Africa just as there are throughout the world.” Utietiang believes education is the key to success and should be obtained at any cost. He en-courages everyone to become more educated about the world around them and get to know the people around them as well.

Emmanual Utietianng

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by Kristiana Hunt Though a lot of students are not aware of the golf team at WVU Parkersburg, they deserve to be known after the success they have acheived the past two years. The golf team was born in the spring of 2011 after a donation was made by former West Vir-ginia State Senator Frank Deem in a desire to see a golf team at the college. Head coaches Craig Rabatin and Gerald Rowley have been with the team since the be-ginning and have witnessed the team’s growth and progression each year. The team won their first match of this season against Ohio Valley University. Six players competed from each team but only the top four scores were collected. Scorers for WVU Parkersburg were Ben Palmer, 76, Austin Root, 79, Matt Hess, 82, and Tim Martin, 82 for a total of 319 points against Ohio Valley University’s total of 325. Though winning their first

Rowley added. The team finished in a tie for fifth place out of 10 teams. After the first day of the tournament, the team was 11 strokes behind first place, Columbus State. On the second day, they managed to tie Columbus State at 311 and in the end, were only two strokes away from finishing in 3rd place. "The Mount Vernon Country Club is a challenging course and teams that were familiar with the course had a huge advantage," Rabatin said. "We were having a difficult time with club selection and determining the best place to position for the next shot because there were quite a few dog legs and elevation changes that re-quired knowledge of the layout." Ben Palmer finished second overall with a score of 143, only two strokes behind the first place individual from Columbus State. Other scorers for the River-hawks were Austin Root, 161, Ben Kunselman, 161, Matt Hess, 167, Tim Martin, 169, and Taylor Campbell, 183.

match consisted of only beating one team, in the spring of 2012, the golf team competed in match-es against six to 12 other teams. A lot of those teams are Division II schools in West Virginia or Di-vision III schools in Ohio. Regardless of the fact that WVU Parkersburg is considered a community college and has no athletes on scholarship, the golf team competes successfully with the bigger schools. In the spring, they won one match and finished second in another, even without one of their best players, Ben Kunselman, due to a job. In other matches, they always finished in the middle of the pack. Coach Rabatin and Coach Rowley had never been able to take their full team to a match until the Kenyon Fall Invitational Golf Tournament in Mount Ver-non, Ohio the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30. “I expect us to do very well and have a good shot of winning,” said Rabatin the week before the match. “We are on a fairly level playing field,”

by Kristiana Hunt The soccer team at WVU Parkersburg made history on September 17 when they re-ceived their first win in team history. The Riverhawks defeat-ed King's Academy 4-3. Though this does not sound like quite the accomplishment, given the talent our team is faced with and the disadvantages they had to work through, it is something to be proud of. This is only the third year that the college has had a soc-cer team. Senior Lee Shultz has been part of the team from the beginning and has had the chance to watch his team grow season a f te r season. “As a senior and the team’s leading and only scorer last year, it felt great to finally get our f irst win,” Shultz said. The soccer t e a m f a c e d many d isad-vantages this season. First, finding a coach for the team was a tough t a s k . F o r a while, it was not a sure thing that they would find someone to hire. Therefore, very few games were scheduled. They could not risk loading their schedule just to find out they could not find a coach and would be forced to cancel multiple games. Only six games were scheduled and, finally, one week before their first game, coach Joe Spader was hired and the soccer team remained alive. The team consists of Lee Shultz, Kodi Sells, Jorge Men-eses, Emanuel Fada, Rodney Azu, Bret Wilcoxen, Michael Shawver, Keiran Spader, Thom-as Kerns, Derek Fielder, George Johnson, Rachael Butcher, and

Alex Shaw. However, it was not often that the team faced their opponents with a full roster. "Every team that we played we could have beat because we only lost by a goal or two and we played with two to three people short every game. I believe if we were not short players we could have won more," Shultz said. Given that they always had to play without a couple people, the Riverhawk's still managed to be good competitors regardless of whether or not they won or lost. A third thing to take into consideration is that WVU Parkersburg has no "community college league" to be part of. Due

to l aws and r e g u l a t i o n s , c o m m u n i t y co l l eges a re also denied the chance to enter into an exist-ing conference. T h e r e f o r e , WVU Parkers-burg schedules t h e i r g a m e s with schools in actual confer-ences. F o r e x -a m p l e , t h e R i v e r h a w k ' s face West Vir-

ginia Wesleyan College every season, and they are a Division II school that re-cruits and gives scholarships to their players. The fact that our soccer team was able to always keep up with bigger schools whose pro-grams are a lot more developed is an accomplishment in itself. Earning their first win for the program is a sign of progression and can give the team motivation for next season. Coach Spader expressed how great it felt to coach the team to the school's first win. His encour-agement and support was shown daily, and his belief in the team played a big role this season.

Soccer Team Makes HistoryRiverhawks Show Off

In Golf Tournament

Wilcoxen kicks ball at practice.

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by Austin Weiford Going into “The Campaign,” I was a bit skeptical. Unlike almost everyone else I know, I am not a huge fan of either Will Ferrell or Zach Galifi-anakis. I went in expecting an hour and a half of pointless stupidity, despite the generally positive reviews the movie had received. I was sort of right, too, as the characters that Ferrell and Galifianakis played are completely stupid and could never actually exist the way they did. However, the writing and supporting cast of the movie was good enough that the stupidity of the lead-ing roles was almost okay. The movie takes place in modern day North Carolina, and is centered around an on-going political race for the Senate between Democratic in-cumbent Cam Brady (Ferrell) and newcomer Republ ican candidate Marty Huggins (Gal-ifianakis). What follows is a hilarious full-blown feud between the two candidates, during which Cam Brady uses explicit images of Marty’s wife in a campaign ad and Marty Huggins tricks Brady

into being arrested for drink-ing and driving. Cam Brady punches both a baby and a dog and Marty Huggins is made fun of by his opponents relent-lessly. Jason Sudeikis plays a large role as Will Ferrell’s campaign manager, and Dan Aykroyd also makes an appearance. Many of the underlying mes-sages of the movie hit home, especially during an election year. Su rp r i s i ng ly, t he mov ie favors neither political party very much and instead does a fairly good job at making fun of both of them. A few jokes fell flat, but for the most part , “The Campaign” had me laughing most of the way through. Writers Shawn Harwell and Chris Henchy did an impres-sive job with the dialogue, and director Jay Roach delivered a solid movie that, while it may not be a classic, is certainly worth watching. Anyone who is a fan of Galifianakis or Fer-rell will certainly enjoy the movie, and even someone who isn’t crazy about either of them will get a few laughs.

Campaign of Laughsby Katelyn White

Do you like burgers, hotdogs, wings, fries, and essential deep fried 'bar' food? Der Dog Haus is the place for you. Other menu items include various sandwiches/subs, soups, salads, pasta salads, and desserts. The options are truly limitless. The variety of french fries alone is impressive: beer battered, shoe-string, steak, and waffle. I am a frequent customer and I have a weakness for the small cheeseburger combo. The com-bo is $6.75 for a small burger, fries, and a soft drink with free refills. They also have other combo options: large burger for $8.25, one hotdog for $5.25, and two hotdogs for $6.95. All combos come with your choice of fries and a soft drink. The Philly Cheesesteak sand-wich is also a favorite of mine. It is tender beef, green peppers, onions, and provolone cheese on a bun. If you're a little more hungry, you can upgrade your sandwich to a sub for most sand-wich options. If you are looking for some-thing with a spicy kick, try the

Spicy Chili. It's a rich chili with beans, chunks of ground beef, tomatoes, and a thick, flavorful broth. Many customers enjoy the daily specials as well. • Mondays: Spaghetti • Tuesdays: Creamed Chicken • Wednesday: Tacos and Taco Salad • Thursday: Beef Goulash and Chicken Spaghetti, Ribs and more at 5 p.m. • Friday: Salmon Cakes, Steak fry at 5 p.m. Der Dog Haus caters to every customers needs. Draft and

by Melissa Lough If you missed the Outcry for Rock this year, you missed a great show. Ten local bands joined togeth-er to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis Research. The National MS Society will put all proceeds from Saturday’s concert to good use. The National MS Society supports and funds research activities spanning all research stages, including early discovery research, translational research that brings promising ideas forward into actual therapeutic solutions for testing, and clini-

cal trials. Our unique approach drives the pursuit of all promis-ing avenues that can affect those living with multiple sclerosis, according to their website. Outcry for Rock had guitars designed by Radical Kustoms up for auction, a 50/50 raffle, also have a picture taken with the bands, there were discount cards for ten dollars, food provided by Davis’ Hotdogs, Pop Evil signed two of the Outcry for Rock t-shirts, Impractical Jokers sent in an autographed poster, and guitar picks were donated by Stage One. Megan Davis Photography was also shooting photos for the

event all day. “The bands all did a great job,” said attendee Jeremy Harrison. “It is awesome how they came together to play for free for such a great cause, and now my ears hurt in a good way.” The crowd was not very large until later in the evening. However, despite the chilly temperatures people braved the weather to see some of their favorite local bands. The bands played everything from classic rock, to new material. For more information on the National MS Society go to, www.nationalmssociety.org

bottle beer, teas, fountain Pepsi products, and canned Coke prod-ucts are the types of beverages offered. Prices are reasonable and cus-tomers get a good-sized meal for the price. Regular menu meals are normally less than $10 while Thursday and Friday evening specials may run around $12-18. Staff members are efficient. If you go during non-rush hours you may seat yourself in any of the sports-themed rooms. It's a casual atmosphere and great for families. During lunch and din-ner rush, a sign is placed near the door to inform people of a possible wait and employees do their best to get customers seated in a reasonable amount of time. I have always had a good experi-ence when dining at Der Dog Haus. Customers 21 and older may participate in WV Lottery games in a closed-off room or a calm game of Keno while enjoying their meal. Der Dog Haus is located at 2000 7th Street, Park-ersburg (across from Kroger). For reservations or take out or-ders call 304-422-7703.

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Local Bands Rock for Good Cause

Appalachian Criminal showcases new material on stage.

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by Katelyn White She watches little smiles light the faces of young students as they walk into her classroom. She often receives hugs from those little arms looking to her for guidance and instruction. For Jennifer Tansey-Shumacher it is just another day of learning as a student teacher. Completing general education courses, creating two separate portfolios that are critiqued by the Teacher Education Review Panel, passing multiple tests (PRAXIS, PRAXIS 2, and PLT), passing a background check, and maintaining at least a 2.75 GPA are just a small part of what it takes to become a student teacher at WVU Parkersburg. If the stu-dent designates a specialization, they also have to take another PRAXIS exam related to that topic. Students completing an El-ementary Education degree must enroll in student teaching the fi-nal semester of their senior year. Not only are students required to follow the rules specified in WVU Parkersburg's college catalog, they must also dedicate a majority of their personal life to their degree. Schumacher, a current student teacher, said “You must be will-ing to dedicate an entire semester of your life to basically not see-ing your family or friends, since

by Justina Morris Eat, meet and mingle. T h e W V U P a r k e r s b u rg Foundat ion 's scholarships have been awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year, according to Katie Thaxton, the foundation’s communications assistant. The foundation office is holding the i r 2012 WVU P a r k e r s b u r g F o u n d a t i o n Scholarship Luncheon on Oct. 19 from 11:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. AVI will cater this event. The scholarship luncheon is for all donors (or contacts) and all scholarship recipients. During the luncheon, each scholarship recipient will be recognized individually, and donors and recipients will have the chance to meet one another. S tar t ing in November, the foundation office will be accepting applications for Spring 2013, to award any leftover scholarship money from the fall semester. In January and February, s t u d e n t s m a y a p p l y f o r scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year. These will be awarded Summer 2013 for the fall. A p p l i c a t i o n s m a y b e picked up in the Foundation

Student Q&A

Q: If you could be any person in history

for one year, who would that be and

why?

Briana Carns Mariana Leon Steven Riggins Matt RobertsMajor: Business Administration Major: Dramatic Arts Major: Pre-Med Major: Muli-Craft

“Beethoven, because so many music teachers use his music and also he was smart.”

“Sofia Verqara, because she's famous and she was so young when she started, she pushed herself up.”

“Albert Einstein, because of his knowledge, and to know what it's like.”

“Abraham Lincoln, because he was the first individual who believed all were equal.”

you will not have time for a pri-vate life.” Schumacher mentioned that she has always had a desire to become a teacher. Her second grade teacher made an impact on her life after moving to a new school. Shumacher said her teacher brought her out of her shell and helped shape the outgo-ing person she is today. Student teaching can require students to make sacrifices as they learn to balance being in a classroom for eight hours, seminars, journaling, and grad-ing along with the people and activities in their personal life. Shumacher said being able to spend quality time with her fam-ily was a huge issue related to student teaching. “I’m usually too busy writing lesson plans and catching up on assignments to enjoy quality family time with them.” Students wanting to complete a degree in Elementary Education must take courses that place them into a classroom before entering the program. Students are to ob-serve the classroom and teacher to help prepare for what they will be doing upon becoming a teacher. Although students are in the classroom, observation hours “do not come close to preparing you for what it is really like in the classroom,” Shumacher said. Being in a first grade classroom

office, room 1107. Only one application is needed to apply for all available Foundation scholarships. The only requirement for receiving a scholarship is writing a thank you letter. A n o t h e r u p c o m i n g Foundation office event is the Foundation Faculty/Staff Open House Information Session. This session will be held on Oct. 29 from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in the multi-purpose. This information session is for WVU Parkersburg faculty and staff to have questions answered about foundation scholarships and how the process works. A representative from United Bank will speak on how trust funds operate, how growth of endowed funds works, and the use of these funds. O t h e r s p e a k e r s i n c l u d e Genie Astorg, the foundation’s executive director, and Robert Wright, board of directors president. Chick-fil-A will cater this event. “Our goal is to develop a better relationship with faculty and staff,” said Thaxton. “We want them to feel like this is a place they can feel comfortable coming to get their questions answered, and felt this was a good way to open up to them.”

for eight hours a day has been a culture shock for Shumacher. Observation classes last a semes-ter, while student teachers only get to observe the classroom they are to work in for a week before they are on their own. Student teachers must endure different situations in the class-room as well. Shumacher said that along with hugs, one of the best experiences from student teaching is seeing the children in her class smiling as they walk into the room. She also men-tioned how it is difficult to see a student struggle from issues at home and knowing she can noth-ing do to resolve it. She tries to show children they are in a safe and friendly environment when they are in class. According to Shumacher, stu-dent teachers must have a love for children to succeed. “My class right now is the most talk-ative, disruptive, off task class I have ever been exposed to, but I love them.” Shumacher said. She will move to another school for her placement in two weeks and is sad to leave her current class. Shumacher will graduate in December with a K-6 Elemen-tary Education degree with a specialization in English 5-9. Although undecided, she wants to begin a Master’s degree in Ad-ministration or Library Science.

Making Student Teaching A Success Foundation Celebrates Scholarships

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by Morgan Haddox Martha McGovern, a retired faculty member from WVU Parkersburg, has fulfilled a goal on her bucket list. McGovern gave a poetry reading Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sugden Book Store in Mariet-ta. There she read poems from her newly published book, “Fragment of the Music” and her grandmother’s book of po-etry, “The Things It Takes to Put the World Together.” McGovern said she had a wonderful turn out at her poetry reading and people from different areas of her life came. She ended up having two separate readings that day. The idea of writing came from her grandmother. Dur-ing World War II, McGovern’s grandmother wrote a column

in Mantua’s newspaper called “Home Letters.” This column kept soldiers away at war connected to the small town of Mantua. Her grandmother continued writing this column even after World War II and continued for another 30 years. Not only did her grandmoth-er write for a newspaper, she also wrote poetry in her spare time. In her 80s, she began organizing her poems, but un-fortunately she passed before she was able to complete it. McGovern’s family finished the organization of the poems and published them in 1977. For McGovern, writing a book has been in the back of her mind for quite some time, but has become a clear goal within the past five years. Poetry is important to McGov-

by Kristiana Hunt In this local area, it is not uncommon to hear people who grew up here talk about wishing to experience new places. How-ever, for Dr. Nancy Nanney, who has traveled to many parts of the world and experienced different cultures, Parkersburg has, since 1999, been her choice of home. Nanney was born and raised in Detroit, Mich. After high school, she earned her Bach-elor’s degree in Philosophy from Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and a teaching credential from the University of California at Santa Barbara. After working for a year in California and saving money, she took off on a boat, the Argentina Maru, from Hawaii to Japan. This several-day ex-cursion across the ocean was the start of more than a year’s sojourn abroad. After travelling throughout Japan, she taught in Nagasaki for a while before journeying onward through other parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She then moved to Haines,

Alaska, for five years, teach-ing at the local high school and becoming involved in com-munity theatre before deciding she wanted to pursue graduate studies. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii received in-state tuition in either state, and Nanney decided to study Drama and Theater at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. However, she only had to pay for her first year of graduate school. Going into her second year, she earned the East-West Center Grant that covered 100 percent of her stud-ies and housing. Not only that, but the grant completely paid for her 14-month research in Malaysia. In Malaysia, Nanney spent her t ime studying modern Malay-language drama, and the dissertation she wrote about this subject was eventually pub-lished. After earning her doctorate degree, Nanney followed up on a fellow Korean graduate student’s suggestion that she go to Korea to work. Nanney spent three years at Chongju University in South Korea,

teaching English and helping to stage student plays. Then, she returned to Malaysia to teach for four years at MARA Institute of Technology in Shah Alam and nearly seven years at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Petaling Jaya. While in Ma-laysia, she taught language, literature and drama courses and also facilitated student plays at both institutions. IIUM was an especially diverse campus, with students and faculty from over 70 different countries but the

ern because she believes the words keep her family history alive. She wanted to continue her grandmother’s legacy. Mc-Govern stated, “Poetry gives a sense of family from both my mother’s and father’s side.” The content of both Mc-G o v e r n ’ s b o o k a n d h e r grandmother’s book are both very similar, but also very dif-ferent at the same time. Even though both books contain concerns for the environment, agony of war and it’s impact on families, friends, and com-munities, the love they feel for their family and friends, and also humor both women de-scribe these issues differently. McGovern’s grandmother’s book of poetry gives a picture of small town life in the 1900s- W W I I . M c G o v e r n ’s b o o k

shows a picture of her life be-ginning in the mid 1940s- 2011. The proceeds f rom both books will be going to Smile Train, a charity that provides corrective surgery for children

with cleft palates. McGovern chose this charity because her grandnephew was born with a cleft palate. Smile Train pro-vides the corrective surgery for children around the world.

main medium of instruction was English. In 1998, Nanney finally re-turned to the United States to settle down and accepted a posi-tion at WVU Parkersburg. She had never been to West Virginia before and decided it was going to be her new home. At WVU Parkersburg, she served for ten years as chair of the Humanities Division, and since 2009 her main focus has been teaching a variety of English subjects. Though Nanney’s international travels have subsided, she still actively works to bring interna-tionalization to West Virginia. She is part of the International-ization Committee at the college. The committee, which operates in conjunction with the Office for Global Initiatives, has three goals – to help internationalize the curriculum, to encourage students to study abroad, and to encourage international students to come here. “What is very interesting about West Virginia is we have a con-sortium for internalization. The state is really pushing for global education. I think West Virginia

needs to be congratulated for making this effort,” Nanney said. Several faculty from our college, including Nanney, try to attend the annual workshops in Mor-gantown, which are sponsored by FACDIS – the WV Consortium for Faculty and Course Develop-ment in International Studies. Our college, which includes global studies opportunities as part of its mission statement, encourages programs through-out the year to educate students about other countries. Events in the past have featured presenta-tions on Africa, Bulgaria, Brazil, China, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan, among others. Last spring, an international career expo was held on campus. Plans are currently being made to bring Dr. Dipkia Mukherjee, a multinational linguist and author, to campus this October. She plans to speak about language transformation as well as read us a portion of her 2009 novel, “Thunder Demons.” Plans are also underway to hold International Education Week activities at the college in November.

Former Faculty Reads Poetr y, Fulfills Dream

Well-Traveled Teacher Calls Parkersburg HomeMcGovern's poetry book's profits will help children with cleft palates get the surgery they need

Dr. Nancy Nanney has traveled to many countries

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by Melissa Lough WVU Parkersburg received a grant last spring from the WV Community and Technical Colleges System to offer a Legal Studies program. The grant funding will go towards hiring a legal studies coordinator, buying equipment, and will fund the program for three years. “After the three years with enough students enrolled in the program, it should be able to take care of itself and continue to move forward,” according to Denise McClung, chair of social sciences and languages division. The legal studies program will cover such topics as legal research, torts, criminal and constitutional law, ethics in legal studies, and contract law. These programs will prepare students for a rewarding career in the legal field or provide them with base knowledge to move on to more advanced degrees. Students in the AAS and BAS programs will gain experience in the Legal Studies Internship Program.

“Legal studies graduates will be prepared to perform many legal office functions, including interviewing clients, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research,” according to the brochure. According to McClung,“The Legal Studies program is fully embedded where one degree builds onto the next degree, if you are going for a Bach-elor's Degree in Legal Studies you will earn your certificate and As-sociates Degree as well.” McClung also said,“This spring WVU at Parkersburg is plan-ning on offering three maybe four introductory classes for the program, also it will have online and classroom instruction. This is so that the new coordinator for the program can have time to create the essence of the course and have time to hire extra staff needed. By next fall, they are plan-ning to have eight to ten classes as they add more students to the program. WVU is in the hiring process

right now for the Coordinator of the legal studies program. The person hired will go out and make contacts with local law offices, courthouse, and judicial system to find out where students can intern. It also depends on the fields the students want to work in as to what types of internships will be made available. When the coordinator is hired, it will be his/her job to design the program, and the content and substance of each of those classes. “The goal is to have the new coordinator hired by the end of this semester so that the program can start in January.” “The school received many supportive letters from within the community in the legal studies field that said they would love to see this program offered. Therefore, the school will be utilizing them as resources as well for internships,” said McClung. Different types of jobs are available to students with each degree. They vary from lawyer, law enforcement, paralegal, to court reporter, and more.

by Jessica Thompson Pulling into the parking lot at WVU Parkersburg, it is hard to not notice the fenced in area that holds many white crosses. Some just see a cemetery, while others wonder why it seems to be located at the college. This cemetery has quite the history behind it. The land that the college now resides on once used to be known as “Wood County Poor Farm.” In 1864 the County Court authorized the purchase of almost 300 acres of land to create housing and a farm for the poor or indigent, and inmates. This land became its own little community. The occupants of the farm fed themselves by the land. They grew and harvested their own

food on which to survive. T w o c e m e t e r i e s take up the land, one a family plot and the other a pauper ’s cemetery. Although the cemetery was initially purchased for a burial site for the indigent, it ended up being the final resting place for man. Of those buried in the pauper cemetery, many were unknown victims of disease or drowning. Some were poor, some with no family. Some were World War II Veterans and Veterans of the Korean War. Many infants are buried here, one being an unknown infant that had drowned and was found in the Little Kanawha River on

August 6, 1941. Notably many infant twins have been buried here as well. Local historians Bob Enoch and Jeff Little have spent much time researching those buried in the cemetery and creating accurate documentation. No

known records exist o f bur ia l s be tween 1864-1888. Most of the records of those buried at the cemetery w e r e d e s t r o y e d i n a fire in 1950 at the C o u n t y I n f i r m a r y Building. Recent ly, m o s t h a v e n o t i c e d a new monument at the cemete ry. Th i s stone was placed on Sept. 17 to honor and

recognize those buried at the cemetery. To have a large monument along the fence of the cemetery will help to give a brief history of it and serve as a marker for the unknown, or those who are without a marker. Many of the graves are unmarked, and the ones

that are marked may not be accurate. Although many white crosses cover the fenced in area, many are not actual markers for gravesites. According to Enoch, who serves as president of The Wood County Historical and Preservation Society, “There are a lot of burials that are unmarked and we are certain that the poor farm was much larger than what is out there now. In the 1970s there was major work done and they were finding burials where the vocational tech center of the college is”. According to county officials, about seven to eight burials still occur at the cemetery annually. For more information on those that are buried here visit www.woodcountywv.com.

by Bethany Yencha The 24th annual American Craft Sampler will be a one-day craft show that includes a bake sale, hot dog sale, and a White Elephant sale. Each vendor is asked to donate one item for a raffle as well. Proceeds will go to one of two Staff Council Ac-tivity Funds. The sampler will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14th, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room. “Ev-eryone’s invited,” said Pat Mollohan, chairman of Ameri-can Sampler. Student, faculty, and crafters from all over the area come to share all kinds of different items including decorative accessories for home, jewelry and hand-made crafts. Those who en joy be ing surrounded with unique and creative things to wear and use will love exploring the American Sampler Sale, and with Christ-mas right around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to find a gift for family and friends. “It’s a great time for Christ-mas shopping for affordable hand-made gifts,” said Vickie Yencha, accounts payable repre-

sentative at WVU Parkersburg. Yencha has participated in the craft show for seven years now. She has made antique country garden chairs, painted slates, country painted items, Christmas trees, wreaths and arrangements. Yencha mentioned her favorite part about the craft sampler is shopping and looking at every-one’s stuff. For vendors that may be inter-ested, here are the requirements:• All table fees must be paid in

advance or at the door prior to set-up. Tables are $15 for vendors and $10 for stu-dents. Each additional table is $5.

• Employee spaces must be manned by the same em-ployee with no more than two non-employees assisting the table space.

Vendors with manufactured merchandise will be in the hallway or the back of the multi-purpose room. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Pat Mollohan, by phone at (304) 424-8208 or by email at pat.mollohan@mail.wvu.edu or stop by her office 1010 in the banana wing located at WVU Parkersburg.

Bodies in Unmarked Graves Get Recognition

Grant Funds Legal StudiesProgram, Begins in January

Sampler Highlights Crafters

Poor Farm Cemetery

The Chronicle at WVU Parkersburg October 4, 2012Page 12

by Susan Moore The Education and Humanities division is about more than just lectures and books. While the two units are on opposite ends of the spectrum, both blend to-gether cohesively. The division is chaired by Dr. Cynthia Gissy. Under her guidance, many professors and faculty bring a wide range of depth and character to their re-spective courses. While teacher education is at the forefront, many may not realize that the division is much more diverse, encompassing English, literature, music, theater and the arts. The Associate of Arts degree (AA) is one that offers flexibil-ity and is considered the transfer degree. Students who pursue this degree have the option of transferring their credit towards a four-year degree at another college or university. Accord-ing to Dr. Sandra Kolankiewicz, coordinator, English/Associate in Arts Program director, the degree provides students with a wide array of options. “Along with the general edu-

cation courses, students have the option of five free electives to help prepare them for their major of choice,” Kolankiewicz said. Students who choose an AA degree can specialize in anything including art, math, English or a foreign language, music, theater, religion, social work, speech, so-ciology or psychology. Another option open to stu-dents is the general education certificate of Applied Science degree (CAS). This is the first ‘ rung’ in the ‘ladder to suc-cess’ and like the AA degree, this is another way for students t o g a i n t h e courses needed to continue their education and is the ideal choice for students who are undecided. On the teacher education side, students are able to gain an asso-ciate’s degree in Applied Science in early childhood development or a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. The education degree is devel-

oped on conceptual framework. Dr. Gissy feels this is the founda-tion upon which the division’s future teachers are built. “Conceptual framework is engrained into every course from admittance to the capstone course,” Gissy said. The unit’s philosophy states, “What teachers do today affects tomorrow. This is the underly-ing concept that supports the division’s conceptual framework, Architects of the Future.” This

mindset is what the educa-tion department is developed around. Architects of the Future describes the professionals who dedicate themselves to the teach-ing profession, to children and to their own professional growth. The Education and Humanities division is still very young, only

being a combined group for three y e a r s a n d n o t many rituals have yet to take shape. F o r e d u c a t i o n majors, one very important step in their journey to graduation is the signing ceremony. “ O n c e a student is ad-mitted into the p r o g r a m , t h e y sign a contract s h o w i n g t h e i r c o m m i t m e n t and dedicat ion to professional education,” Gissy said. Different

from the teacher education unit, the humanities unit focuses on

“What teachers do today affects tomorrow. This is the underlying concept that supports the division’s

conceptual framework, Architects of the Future.”

studies intended to provide gen-eral knowledge and intellectual skills, rather than occupational or professional skills. Humanities students at WVU Parkersburg study and follow the Socratic Method. The philosophy behind the Socratic Method is that the professors do not provide infor-mation directly to students, but instead gives them a series of questions that lead to conversa-tion and debate. “This is argument in the classic

s ense o f the word,” Kolankie-wicz said. “ We a r e taught to e n g a g e s t u d e n t s a n d a s k

questions from multiple per-spectives, which help us make informed decisions.” Education majors are taught to meet standards, be conformed

and organized while humanities majors are, as Kolankiewicz puts it, “like herding cats.” They are independent thinkers taught to argue all point's sides and to say what is not being said. Kolankiewicz says the reason the Education and Humanities divisions blend so well is due to the mutual respect that each side brings to the division. “We each appreciate the training that comes from each discipline,” she said. That old concept and timeless expression “opposites attract” fits very well for how the Education and Humanities units co-exist within their division. Their ideals are morally inscribed, mobiliz-ing the virtues that always go hand-in-hand with academic inquiry – including courage and confidence in one’s undertakings, charity and civility, opportu-nity, honesty and humility, all of which sustain multiple communi-ties of learning.

Props from the WVU Parkersburg College Theatre

Students Shana Burdette and Brandi Hunter working on an assignment

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