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Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar Honors Oracle Honors College 3-2021 Honors Oracle, March 2021 Marshall University Honors College Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/oracle
Spring 2021, Edition 02
Huntington, West Virginia
HCSA Steering Committee bringing new, interactive platform and events
By Bouthiana Fathallah A Discord server has been set up for the Marshall Univer-
The Steering Committee of the Honors College Student sity Honors College where students are able to interact
Association (HCSA) has made use of a new platform and with one another and meet other students with similar in-
put together exciting events for the Spring 2021 semester. terests. Emojis have been formed to indicate student’s
The Steering Committee is a student-led group focused on specific college at Marshall University, membership or-
leadership and community-building. Honors College stu- ganizations, and their hobbies. Sophomore computer sci-
dents work collaboratively to organize and execute events ence major and president of the Steering Committee, Eric
that are educational, social, and service oriented. They Dillon explained that “the Honors College - Phi Kappa
have adapted in light of challenges brought about due to Phi Joint Discord server will allow students to gain a
the COVID-19 pandemic through taking advantage of sense of community through asynchronous text channels
online resources and thinking outside of the box. and easily accessible voice and video communication.
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Impacts of the pandemic on local musicians
By Dominic Collins leaves me with a question: how has the pandemic affected
COVID-19 continues to have a profound impact on the local musicians?
daily lives of people across the United States and the A prominent local musician, Brad Goodall of the band
world. Lockdowns, travel restrictions and general lack of Ona, shares how Covid has impacted them. One of the
mobility for many individuals has placed restrictions on first subjects we were able to discuss was the challenge
once popular social activities – such as live music. Like that came with touring, which in Brad’s opinion has been
others in the entertainment and service fields, musicians severely hindered due to restrictions on group meetings
have had a challenging time making ends meet and adapt- and travel. He stated that “any modern musician or band
ing to current global circumstances that they find them- with touring capacity pays their bills with touring and
selves in. For the past year, live music has been nonexist- playing shows. In 2019, we had anywhere between 80-90
ent. A lack of live music, coupled with restrictions on shows which generates a lot of income. These boost
group meetings, has made the climate for creating, pro- streaming and merchandise sales as well; [fans] live in
ducing, and playing music exceptionally difficult. This your band’s world for a few weeks.” He mentioned that
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Participating in online laboratory courses during the pandemic
By Alyssa Milbee guidelines. Students from all disciplines have been im-
Many students look forward to participating in hands-on pacted by the format of courses in the 2020-2021 school
laboratory courses in college. Laboratory courses often year, but many are choosing to focus on benefits of online
provide students with the opportunity to gain insight into instruction.
a potential career field, collaborate with classmates, and Madysen Vance, a senior criminal justice major at Mar-
apply knowledge learned in lecture courses to real-world shall, stated that while she ultimately preferred in-person
scenarios. Laboratory courses play an important role in the laboratory courses, she enjoys that most online laboratory
curriculum of a variety of majors and are pre-requisites for courses allow her to work at her own pace. Online labora-
many professional degree programs. tories have allowed Vance, a commuter student, to remain
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, laboratory a safe distance from others during COVID-19 while com-
course experiences have been altered for many students. pleting her required coursework.
As safety remains a primary concern, many laboratory However, like many other students, Vance found that
courses have been converted to an online format, thereby technical issues related to connectivity and recent weather
making the course more compatible with social distancing (Continued on page 3)
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Interactive (Continued from page 1) placing them throughout College and its benefits. cleanup events throughout
campus, so that there will We especially want fresh- the Huntington area. We
With COVID-19 forcing be multiple locations peo- man students within the were able to gather bags
many students to avoid ple can donate.” Honors College to feel full of trash and ultimately
campus, the Discord server There will also be another welcome and experience help the environment with-
will develop both academic event coming up soon. the community at Mar- in our community.” He en-
and casual interactions Thomas added, “On Febru- shall.” Furthermore, he courages students that are
within the student body, ary 16th, the Steering added how the Steering interested to learn more
both during and after Committee was planning Committee impacted his about the HCSA Steering
COVID-19.” on participating in the college experience. “I love Committee or the Honors
One event organized by the Campus wide Mental the friendships I have been College to access the Dis-
Steering Committee this Health Awareness day. able to form through the cord server or reach out to
spring involves partnering Due to the ice storm, this Steering Committee. As a the contacts provided be-
with the Health Science was canceled, and the sophomore, I did not have low.
Society in donating canned event has been postponed many friends in the Honors
food to the Marshall Food until further notice.” College, but after joining
the Committee, I formed HCSA President - Eric
Pantry. Junior biology ma- Student involvement is the
jor and vice president of many new friendships Dillon
ultimate goal of this organ- which continue to this day.
the Steering Committee, ization. Thomas explained dillon221@marshall.edu
Kaden Thomas, explained The Steering Committee
that the Steering Commit- has played a key role in
that this service project tee “provides ways for
will take place the week of uniting students in the HCSA Vice President -
Honors College students to Honors College, and it has Kaden Thomas
March 15th and that the make friends within the
Steering Committee “plans helped improve the Hun- thomas669@marshall.edu
college and become more tington Community. Before
on making drop boxes and familiar with the Honors Covid, we did several
Musicians (Continued from page 1) ing. Online, it just isn’t the
same.”
it's hard to be active with- It has been a struggle for
out tours. Although inter- Ona during the pandemic,
net streams are great, they but the band is thankful for
do not have the same effect the support from fans to
as the tangible experience help keep them going. Brad
of being at a show. Lock- is very hopeful for the fu-
downs have had a major ture now that vaccines are
impact on the creative pro- becoming readily available
cess as well. Brad said that and the band hopes to do
“at one point when the cas- many more live shows by
es were at their peak, we late summer of 2021. If
wouldn’t even meet to rec- you’re interested in sup-
ord a song. It all had to be porting Ona, you can check
done at home and then sent out the band’s website
off to be compiled. That www.thebandona.com for
really hinders the creative more information.
process, if you hit a good
lick around everyone, it
keeps the motivation go-
The band, Ona Courtesy of Ona
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Laboratory (Continued from page 1) to grasp the concepts and accessible to the entirety of difficult for both students
material when doing labs the student body.” and professors.
-related power outages can online,” Vance stated, “but While Stiltner considers Stiltner added that, “Online
be an added stress of online I like how the labs are not herself to be an avid in- labs, as well as my profes-
laboratories. In addition, as rushed as they would be person learner, she under- sors, have been very help-
distant communication can in person.” stands that online laborato- ful and informing. In any
make learning more diffi- “I had physics lab online, ry courses are necessary to class, in-person, virtual, or
cult for students who enjoy and I am currently working reduce large gatherings in online, you benefit from
working in groups, or for through genetics lab order to help slow the how much you immerse
students who benefit from online,” stated Lenzie Stilt- spread of COVID-19 in our yourself in the knowledge
one-on-one conversation ner, a junior biological sci- area. Stiltner also listed shared with you.”
with a professor. ences and psychology ma- technical issues, some re-
“I don’t like not being able jor at Marshall, “and I like lated to recent weather con-
to get hands-on experience, that online labs are more ditions, have sometimes
and I find it more difficult made online collaboration
Counseling Center helping students during the pandemic
By Averi Aya-ay risk family members or health, academic, career, up for through HerdLink.
Although many have been even they will contract the and personal needs. Coun- For instance, they recently
vaccinated recently and we virus. These factors lead to seling services are confi- offered a whole week of
are starting to finally see an overall increase in men- dential and free for Mar- activities for “Men’s Men-
light at the end of the tun- tal health issues. shall University students.” tal Health Week,” where
nel, many students are still Despite these challenges, Most of the appointments they are trying to diminish
suffering from heightened Marshall University’s are virtual and they are not the stigma around men
mental health issues like Counseling Center has been offering unscheduled walk- seeking counseling services
anxiety and depression making great strides to in appointments due to the or treatment for mental
since the pandemic began. make sure that students are pandemic, but they are still health concerns. Marshall
Isolation and having to aware of the services and offering in person appoint- challenging the stigma
adapt to a schedule of al- events that they offer to ments to students who around mental health and
most completely virtual combat this increase in schedule their appointment especially men’s mental
classes and other student mental health issues. For on their website. health. Although many men
organization events has instance, freshman at Mar- Students can visit The suffer from depression or
been difficult for many col- shall, Sophie Aya-ay stated Counseling Center other mental illnesses, they
lege students. There are so that she received a call webpage on Marshall’s may feel that they cannot
many freshmen who have from the counseling center website to find more infor- seek treatment because of
started college and possibly that was directed to all mation about the services society’s projection of the
moved away from their freshman to inform them they offer. A junior at Mar- stereotype that men must
families in the middle of about their services and just shall, stated “having a be “strong” in a certain
this pandemic with barely to make sure that new stu- counselor through Marshall way.
any opportunities to meet dents felt more comfortable has been so beneficial and Honors students will soon
new people and seniors to reach out if they need has helped me maintain a have a dedicated counselor
graduating this year who help. As stated on their positive mentality even with appointments held at
are not sure if they will be webpage: “Located on the through very stressful times the college. Details will be
able to have a graduation. first floor of Prichard Hall, this year.” The Counseling announced on the college
As well as so many others the Counseling Center of- Center has also been offer- website www.marshall.edu/
in between dealing with fers professional therapeu- ing special events to sup- honors.
loss of family members and tic services that can assist port students that students
the anxiety that their high- students with mental can easily access and sign
The Honors Oracle, Spring 2021, Edition 01—Page 4 Rec Center fitness classes for students By Lauren Fife F45. This wide array of ship passes can be pur- individual work, so you get Marshall University offers classes means there are var- chased at the Rec. All the incredible support from a variety of fitness classes ying skill levels as well. group fitness classes listed a team while pushing your- that students can attend at “I’ve attended every single above are free with your self at each station,” Au- the Recreation Center. class that the Rec has to membership, with the ex- brey McGregor, a graduate Some students use exercise offer. I have made lots of ception of F45. For stu- student earning her MBA at as a way to relieve stress friends of all ages. I enjoy dents, F45 passes are $7 for Marshall, said. “The envi- during the school year— the fitness classes because a single pass, $40 for 10, or ronment and community something that has become the instructors and other $75 for unlimited passes. are unlike any other and all the more important dur- members always keep me For non-student rec mem- truly a fun workout experi- ing the pandemic. At the motivated. My favorite bers, F45 passes are $10 for ence that I am happy to beginning of the semester, class is Glide-Fit. It’s fun to a single pass, $50 for 10, or provide for others and be a the university released their work out in the pool with- $95 for unlimited passes. part of,” McGregor said. spring 2021 fitness sched- out having to swim,” Ji- For non-members, passes To book your spot in a fit- ule which goes from rakamon Silapabanleng, a are $16 for a single pass, ness class, download the 1/18/2021 to 5/2/2021. To healthcare administration $110 for 10, or $353 for Marshall Rec Account app make sure all patrons are graduate student, said. “I unlimited passes. or visit the ProShop at the protected from COVID-19, also train with a personal “As a trainer of F45 at the Rec Center. For more infor- face coverings are required trainer, Corey. We’ve be- Marshall Rec I’ve had the mation call 304-696-4653 and socially distancing is come best buds. It’s really incredible opportunity to or email recfit- maintained during classes. fun to come to the Rec. It’s push others, as well as my- ness@marshall.edu. Find The spring 2021 calendar not just a gym; it’s a com- self, outside of their com- the spring 2021 fitness includes Les Mills Body- munity,” Silapabanleng fort zone through challeng- schedule as well as details combat, Les Mills said. ing and intense workouts. about each class at https:// Bodypump, Les Mills All Marshall University F45 offers a variety of dif- www.marshall.edu/ CXWORX, Cycle, Dance students automatically have ferent workouts and is the campusrec/programs/ Fitness, Glide-Fit, Silver- a Rec Center membership. perfect combination of fitness/classes/ and on the Sneakers, Yoga Flow, and For non-students, member- team/group training and next page. Honors College student, Ellie White, seen wearing a mask at the start of the Fall 2020 semester Marshall University
The Honors Oracle, Spring 2021, Edition 01—Page 5 Honors Oracle, Spring 2021 Staff Reporters Alyssa Milbee, Senior, Health Sciences Averi Aya-Ay, Senior, Biological Science Audrey Stark, Junior, Anthropology Dominic Collins, Senior, Biological Science Bouthiana Fathallah, Senior, Health Sciences Executive and Layout Editor Lauren Fife, Senior, Biological Science Brian Hoey, Associate Dean, Honors College
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