President Obama is Sworn in

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President Elect Obama Speech Story

November 11, 2010

 By Trevan J. Hannahs

When Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito shook the hand of President Barack Obama at Capitol Hill on Tuesday, a new form of political power resonated throughout Washington, D.C.

As President Barack Obama overlooked a crowd of thousands and delivered one of the most profound inauguration speeches in American history, the words flowed from his lips without flaw.

No longer would Americans look at the hindrances of previous political policies such as:

A war in Iraq, a struggling economy, expensive health care, and failing opportunities for children along with adults in schools but, a reshaping of America and a overall peace between filled countries filled with hate.

“Starting today, we must pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off, and begin the work of remaking America,” said President Obama.

During his inauguration speech, President Elect Obama made it clear to the American People there was a large task ahead with each political issue facing our government.  He said the task was not impossible and would be done.

“For everywhere we look there is work to be done.  The state of economy calls for action bold and swift… we will restore science to its rightful place.  And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age.  All this we can do.  All this we must do,” said President Obama.

President Barack Obama was elected as the 44^th President of the United States.  History has been re- written due to the fact President Obama is the first African American elected President. 

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Dr. Arnold Speech Story

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11-3-2010

By: Trevan J. Hannahs

A national proponent of media writing said Tuesday to a Marshall University Journalism class each person has a different vocabulary and you must be able speak to your audience.

 George T. Arnold, former journalism and mass communications professor of Marshall University, gave words of wisdom about the language journalist use.

“You think about your audience. If you say, hey, I know pneumoconiosis, I’m just going to throw that out there and everybody see how smart I am, you have not communicated.  People don’t know what you are talking about.  You have wasted your time,” said Arnold.

Arnold is in the process of writing the newest edition to his Media Writers Handbook, “I Don’t Sound Like a Vice President,” because Arnold said how journalists today are writing with pretentious language, trite expressions and jargon.  Arnold then showed students how to avoid these things and create an effective news piece. 

Arnold said one of the most pretentious language mistakes occurs in country music.             

“ I hate to watch the ‘Tonight Show’ and a country musician comes out there in ratty looking overalls and refers to themselves as an artist.  You’re a singer, why do you have to call yourself an artist?”

In terms of writing and everyday life, Arnold is known for being grammatically correct. Putting proper apostrophes in signs he sees, and correcting someone under his breath if they say something grammatically incorrect, is why he said he is a nuisance to many colleagues, family members and friends. Whether it’s lie down instead of lay down or I could not care less instead of I could care less, are the few examples he used misused in the language each day. 

Arnold said it’s a way to have fun with the language.  

Arnold also said Tuesday not to heap praises at people unless they deserve it, use the inverted pyramid and learn to write with flair.  He said if you take those points and apply them to your writing, you can have a successful career. 

Arnold joined the Marshall University Faculty in 1968 and has since retired.  He is author of the “Media Writers Handbook: A Guide to Common Writing and Editing Problems,” published in 1996.  Arnold is the recipient of many awards including:

Marshall and Shirley Reynolds Outstanding Teacher Award in 1987, a runner-up for Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merritt Foundation of West Virginia, Inc. In 1994, inducted into the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism Hall of Fame, and also a member of Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame along with the West Virginia High School Journalism Teachers Hall of Fame.  He was named as one the nation’s Outstanding Campus Chapter Advisers by the Society of Professional Journalists in 1990, according to the Marshall Magazine (2003). 

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Dr. Arnold Speech Story

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Dr. Arnold Speech Story

11-3-2010

By: Trevan J. Hannahs

George Arnold said Tuesday to a Marshall University Journalism class each person has a different vocabulary and you must be able speak to your audience.  Arnold gave words of wisdom about the language journalist’s use.

Arnold, former journalism and mass communications professor of Marshall University said, “You think about your audience. If you say, hey, I know pneumoconiosis, I’m just going to throw that out there and everybody see how smart I am, you have not communicated.  People don’t know what you are talking about.  You have wasted your time.”

This is why Arnold wrote the newest edition to his Media Writers Handbook, “I Don’t Sound Like a Vice President.” Arnold explained how journalists today are writing with pretentious language, trite expressions and jargon.  Arnold then, showed students how to avoid these things and create an effective news piece. 

In terms of writing and everyday life, Arnold is known for being grammatically correct. Putting proper apostrophes in signs he sees, and correcting someone under his breath if they say something grammatically incorrect, is why he has been considered a nuisance to many colleagues, family members and friends. Whether it’s lie down instead of lay down or I could not care less instead of I could care less, are few examples he used misused in the language each day. 

Arnold said it’s a way to have fun with the language.  

In his final words to the class Tuesday he said not to heap praises at people unless they deserve it, use the inverted pyramid and learn to write with flair.  He said if you take those points and apply them to your writing, you can have a successful career. 

George Arnold became a member of the Marshall University Faculty in 1968 and has since retired.  He is author of the Media Writers Handbook: A Guide to Common Writing and Editing Problems, published in 1996.  Arnold is the recipient of many awards including:

Marshall and Shirley Reynolds Outstanding Teacher Award in 1987, a runner-up for Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merritt Foundation of West Virginia, Inc. In 1994, inducted into the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism Hall of Fame, and also a member of Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame, West Virginia High School Journalism Teachers Hall of Fame.  He was named as one the nation’s Outstanding Campus Chapter Advisers by the Society of Professional Journalists in 1990, according to the Marshall Magazine (2003).  

East Carolina Topped Off Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. --East Carolina topped off Marshall Saturday with a 37-10 victory over the Herd.  What began as hopes of the Herd going toe to toe with the Pirates, slipped away in the second half when the East Carolina offense put on a showcase in front of its homecoming crowd. 

Marshall (1-6, 0-3 CUSA) came into the matchup with one goal, upset.  A win would have boosted the Thundering Herd confidence for the remainder of the season.  The Marshall defense limited a high-powered East Carolina offense during the first half on Saturday. East Carolina was held to a 7-3 lead at the end of the first quarter due to three Brian Anderson interceptions at the end of the first half.   The Pirates took advantage of Marshall turnovers.  East Carolina scored twice quickly with 2 1/2 minutes remaining to give the Pirates a 20-10 heading into the locker room. 

East Carolina (5-2, 4-0 CUSA) torched the Thundering Herd to begin the second half.  The pirates scored on three straight drives to start the second half, killing any Marshall hopes of staying in the game.  Running Back, Jonathan Williams carried the ball 11 times for 111 yards, averaging 10.1 yards per carry.  His final run in the fourth quarter sealed the victory for the Pirates from 29 yards out.  The Thundering Herd defense limited Quarterback Dominque Davis and receiver Dwayne Harris during the majority of the game.  Davis finished with a season low, completing 23 of 39 passes with 208 yards through the air.  East Carolina head coach Ruffin Mcneil said, it was a grinding win for the Pirates according to The Herald Dispatch.

Marshall receiver Troy Evans stood out for the Herd Saturday hauling in 6 receptions for 50 yards while scoring his first touchdown of the season. 

Cornerback Monterius Lovett played his role on defense for the Herd with 9 tackles (4 Solo). 

With 3 interceptions, the Herd couldn’t rack up the points.  Kicker Kase Whitehead added the first points of the afternoon for the herd with a 22-yard field goal with 2:24 remaining in the first quarter. 

Later quarterback Brian Anderson would find receiver Troy Evans in the end zone from nine yards out to not up the contest 10-10. 

East Carolina capitalized on Marshall turnovers early.  An interception by Bradley Jacobs put East Carolina in Marshall territory.  A 39-yard filed goal by Michael Barbour gave East Carolina a 10-3 lead with 1:49 remaining in the first quarter.  Two more Anderson interceptions resulted in Pirate scores.  Then to begin the second half, the Pirates scored three straight times.  Two of which were Davis touchdown passes.  A 29-yard run buy Williams gave East Carolina a 34-10 lead. With time expiring, Barbour added on three more points with a 40-yard field goal.  

Marshall comes home to face the UTEP Minors in an anticipated homecoming matchup next Saturday.  

East Carolina Outdoes The Thundering Herd

East Carolina topped off Marshall Saturday with a 37-10 victory over the Herd.  What began as hopes of the Herd going toe to toe with the Pirates, slipped away in the second half when the East Carolina offense put on a showcase in front of its homecoming crowd. 

Marshall (1-6, 0-3 CUSA) came into Saturdays matchup with one goal, upset.  A win would have boosted the Thundering Herd confidence for the remainder of the season.  The Marshall defense contained a high-powered East Carolina offense during the first half on Saturday.  Marshall held the Pirates to a 7-3 lead at the end of the first quarter but due to three Brian Anderson interceptions at the end of the first half, the Pirates took advantage of Marshall turnovers.  East Carolina scored twice quickly with 2 1/2 minutes remaining to give the Pirates a 20-10 heading into the locker room. 

East Carolina (5-2, 3-0 CUSA) torched the Thundering Herd to begin the second half.  The pirates scored on three straight drives to start the second half, killing any Marshall hopes of staying in the game.  Running Back, Jonathan Williams carried the ball 11 times for 111 yards, averaging 10.1 yards a carry.  His final run in the fourth quarter sealed the victory for the Pirates from 29 yards out.  Quarterback Dominque Davis and receiver Dwayne Harris were contained the majority of the game by the Herd defense.  Davis finished with a season low going 23 of 39 with 208 yards through the air.  Head coach Ruffin Mcneil said, it was a grinding win for the Pirates. 

Marshall receiver Troy Evans stood out for the Herd on Saturday hauling in 6 receptions for 50 yards while scoring his first touchdown of the season. 

Cornerback Monterius Lovett played his role on defense for the Herd with 9 tackles (4 Solo). 

With 3 interceptions, the Herd couldn’t rack up the points.  Kicker Kase Whitehead added the first points of the afternoon for the herd with a 22-yard field goal with 2:24 remaining in the first quarter. 

Later quarterback Brian Anderson would find receiver Troy Evans in the end zone from nine yards out to not up the contest 10-10. 

East Carolina capitalized on Marshall turnovers early.  An interception by Bradley Jacobs put East Carolina in Marshall territory.  A 39-yard filed goal by Michael Barbour gave East Carolina a 10-3 lead with 1:49 remaining in the first quarter.  Two more Anderson interceptions resulted in Pirate scores.  Then to begin the second half, the Pirates scored three straight times.  Two of which were Davis touchdown passes.  A 29 yard run buy Williams gave East Carolina a 34-10 lead. With time expiring, Barbour added on three more points with a 40-yard field goal.  

Marshall comes home to face the UTEP Minors in an anticipated homecoming matchup next Saturday.  

The United Way of The River Cities works with Marshall University SGA and Faculty Senate

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United Way Story

10-14-2010

By: Trevan J. Hannahs

        

          The United Way of The River Cities executive said Thursday the 2010 goal for United Way fundraising is community outcomes and change, not a figure.     

            Laura Gilliam the execute director of the United Way said the opportunity to speak was a “win-win.”

            The SGA and Faculty Senate hosted a luncheon for students in the John Marshall Room of the Student Center Thursday for The United Way.

            Cassey Bowden who serves as the director of resource development and marketing for the United Way was also in attendance Thursday. 

             Most people hear about the United Way thinking the ultimate goal is raising money and trying to better the percentage of donors from the area. As Bowden pointed out on Thursday this is not the case. 

            “You ask what the fundraising goal is this year? It is to increase our donor base by 15 percent, 1.25 million, however, we would prefer that you focus on our goals as in community work.” said Bowden.

            According to Gilliam, the United Way supports a safety net in the community trying work collaborate with three organizations within the area to produce a better outcome.

            The organizations listed are: Success by 6, Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention and Financial Stability.

            She believes groups working together for a common goal produce a better outcome.  The United Way has been a successful organization since 1922.  

            In the past year the organization has put together events to help achieve the goal of a greater community outcome in Huntington.  The 2^nd Annual WV 5K Championship Race/ Walk in June and the Out on the Town w/ United Way in September were two of the fundraisers.

            Both events raised considerable amounts of money and offered something more than the value of the dollar for the community.

            The value of building relationships and bettering the community, was and will be the real fundraiser for the organization past, present and future. 

            The message Gilliam and Bowden left students on Tuesday was the idea of money for the organization, “ Is a means to the end.”

            Bettering a community can last a lifetime.

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5 Questions I tend to ask non-profit

1.  How does the Chesapeake Community Center stay in business year after year?
2.  What programs are offered to the public?
3.   Is the Chesapeake Community Center more of a health and wellness based facility or a provider for the needy?
4.  How did you become the Executive Director and why?
5.  What is the most popular program being offered and why is it becoming so popular?

Three Websites

www.guidestar.org
http://unitedwayrivercities.org/index.html
www.independentsector.org

Three things plan on asking for

Tax Returns
Letters from IRS
Mission Statement