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at WVU Parkersburg

November 5, 2015 Volume #46 No. 5

Inside this Issue

Wage Gap Inequality, Page: 2

Domestic Violence, Page: 4

Diabetes, Page: 6

Riverhawk Sports, Page: 8

by Amber Deeter One death and two recovering addicts. A local woman loses her daughter to a heroin overdose and recently found out that her son and his live-in girlfriend have been doing heroin for the last six months. “They were addicted from the very beginning,” a local resident and mother said. Two main drugs are hitting t h e M i d - O h i o Va l l e y a n d with a vengeance; heroin and methamphetamines. These drugs are swamping the Mid-Ohio Valley and people are dying because of it. “I lost my daughter this past summer. She and some others were doing heroin and she overdosed. The people she was with were also high and not thinking so instead of calling 911 to get her help, they put her in her car and drove her to a remote area and left her there. Her body laid in a car for four days in 100 degree weather, we could not have a viewing of her and her body had to be cremated,” the woman said. Locally, heroin has been mixed with other substances making them more potent and potentially lethal. “I watch the news and read the newspaper. Everyday someone else has overdosed on

heroin, another young person gone to the disease of addiction. I do not want the next one I read about to be about my son or his girlfriend," she said. Rick Woodyard, Director of the Wood County Central Telecommunications Center and former Wood County Sheriffs Deputy, spoke to a crowd Sunday about the drug epidemic in our backyards. Woodyard said the two main drugs swamping o u r a r e a a r e h e r o i n a n d methamphetamines. Heroin is the main drug hitting this area. It is the one people see on the news because of the deaths it caused. “Wood County lost 30 people to heroin in the last year,” Woodyard said. West Virginia leads the country in heroin overdoses and Wood County leads the state. “Heroin has taken us by storm; it is cheap and easy to get,” Woodyard said. He also spoke about the o t h e r d r u g a f f e c t i n g o u r a r e a , m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e s . Woodyard spoke about how methamphetamines affect people and how different this drug is from any other. “Those making and using methamphetamines are the most dangerous because of the side effects. Unlike other drugs these people will binge for

three to 15 days. A high can last for weeks,” Woodyard said. Woodyard also gave some warning signs of an active methamphetamines lab: unusual odors, jars or cans with duct or electrical tape on them, drug recipes or chemistry books and containers of liquid with multiple layers. “If someone comes in contact with an active lab, call 911 immediately and touch nothing. The materials involved in making methamphetamines can be dangerous and volatile.” We are l iving in a t ime where drugs rule our cities, our neighborhoods and our streets. It is never too late to ask for help though. If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem please seek help before it is too late. In Wood County, Westbrook Health Services offers help to those who have a substance abuse problem. You can contact them by calling (304) 485-1721 or go to the office at 2121 East Seventh Street in Parkersburg. In Washington County L&P Services is available and can be contacted at (740) 376-0930 or visiting at 207 Colegate Drive Suite D in Marietta. Remember, it is never too late to ask for help.

DruggedHeroin and Methamphetamines

Plaguing Wood County

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News Editors: Candice Hoalcraft

Kyle NicholsJames Liebau IISheena Thorn

Layout Staff:Erika DavisJessica FieldsRachael GantJames Liebau IIAustin JamesSheena ThornTyler Bennett

Advisor: Torie JacksonAsst. Advisor: Olivia Reeder

Russell BunnerLeah CarpenterAutumn CorbittAmber DeeterAmie LukasiakPeyton NeelyMackenzie Nestor

Volume 46Produced by students of WVU Parkersburg

Layout Editor: Hannah DuffieldAssistant Layout Editor: Shalee Lathey

News Reporting/Photography Staff: Shalee LatheyJessica FieldsRussell BunnerAutumn CorbittAmber DeeterAmie Lukasiak

Mackenzie Nestor

by Mackenzie Nester Throughout the history of the world discrimination has been a continuous battle; whether it is gender, race, sexuality or reli-gion, it is happening every day. One significant discrimination issue today, takes place in the workplace. It is hard to argue with facts; the fact is that the average wom-an in the United States is still paid significantly less than the average man. The wage gap is even more prominent when tak-ing race into consideration. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) states that white women earn just 78 percent of what a white man earns. Hispanic and Latina women earn 54 percent, Ameri-can Indian and Alaskan Native women earn 59 percent, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Is-lander women earn 62 percent, African American women earn 63 percent, while Asian Ameri-can women earn 90 percent. When studying solely the incomes of men and women, it does not account for other factors such as work schedule, educa-tional level, experience or type of job. However, even when these factors are measured, the pay gap still exists. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2014 a released report examined the me-dian weekly earnings of full time salaried workers that took gender and job position into account. When the type of job and job position are controlled, the wage gap still exists in every field.” The wage gap has been around since women first started work-ing and entering the workforce. Women started entering the workforce in droves during the 60s and 70s. Certain professions such as teachers, nurses, librar-ians and secretaries all became dominated by women. The Huff-ington Post states, “Women make

up 96.3 percent of dental assis-tants, for example; 95.9 percent of secretaries; and 91.2 percent of registered nurses.” Also according to a report released by the Institute for Women’s Po l i cy Resea rch (IWPR), women earn less across all occupations whether they are female-dominated, male-domi-nated or gender balanced. The wage gap is often dis-missed as a myth because of women’s preferences and ca-reer choices. From a young age women are told that there are specific jobs to be had, by people they know, the media and eventu-ally the workforce. The U.S. Department of Com-merce Economics and Statistics Administration stated the follow-ing about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs: STEM jobs are generally perceived as male jobs. Just by looking at the surface, the stereotype seems to be pretty accurate since women make up almost half of the overall work-force (48 percent), but make up less than 25 percent of STEM jobs. Many factors contribute to women not going after STEM jobs, such as the lack of encour-agement while in school, lack of representation, harassment within college and the workplace, and discrimination by employers for simply being a woman. The wage gap is most appar-ent in jobs with high pay and demand where it is required to be available 24/7. It is assumed that women will be more likely to take time off work or leave their jobs because of family responsi-bilities. While women were more likely to take time off from work than men, the differences were statistically insignificant. Women have been discrimi-nated against in the workplace because of the higher cost associ-

ated with paid maternity leave. W h e n a s k e d a b o u t h e r thoughts on the wage gap, this is what business major Rebecca Epskamp had to say, “I think it is ridiculous that women only earn between 75 to 78 percent of what men earn. The fact that there are situations where a fe-male can do the job at the same level of a man, yet still not be equal in pay is unjust and un-fair.” Women experiencing income inequality is a complicated is-sue, but there are multiple steps we can take to fix it. One of the biggest solutions to narrowing the gender wage gap would be to pass a law requires all com-panies to grant the same amount of parental leave for women and men. Another solution would be to invest in affordable, high quality child care and early childhood education. According to Center for American Progress, more than 11 million children spend time in the care of someone other than a parent. “Among children under age 6, 65 percent either live with only a single parent who works or two parents who both work. For parents of young children, particularly those who are low-income, the lack of affordable, high-quality early childhood programs can prevent working parents from ensuring that their families are cared for while they fulfill the demands of their jobs and can inhibit their long-term success.” While gaining a better parental leave system and affordable child care would help narrow the problem other steps need to be taken in order to help close the gender wage gap. These steps include, but are not limited to, anti-discrimi-nation laws for women with disabilities, queer and transgen-der women, and other sexual and gender minorities.

THE FEMALE WAGE GAP:FACT OR FICTION?

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by Shalee Lathey Cyberbullying turns friends into enemies with the strike of a key. Cyberbullies say whatever they feel behind a keyboard and get more people involved with an issue like never before. Victims do not know when a cyberbully will strike and once it is in cyberspace it is most often difficult to remove. Cyberbullies have the power to humiliate, harass and even threat-en a victim online. The effects are often devastating. Victims feel various emotions like low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and even loneliness. Words hurt and are emotion-ally damaging and hard to overcome. Cyberbullying is seen as worse than traditional types of bully-ing because the bully is at times, anonymous and the abuse can be 24 hours a day, seven days a week 365 days a year. Additionally, the victims do not get away from the abuse like they do with traditional bullying; there is no safe place when it comes to online bullying. Often times, words hurt more than physical pain, especially if the words are out there for all to see. Most of us have the common thought of wanting to be well liked by peers. Having nega-tive things said on social media sites for all to see can take a toll on a victim mentally; so bad sometimes that suicide could po-tentially occur. Social media sites like Twit-ter, Instagram, Facebook, Topix, Snapchat and Formspring are all too familiar sites of where cyber-

bullying takes place. Friends, family, colleagues and teachers can spot warning signs that can potentially help save a victim from self-harming or even death. They should take all precautions and be careful not to dismiss the matter of cyerbully-ing. Some signs to be aware of are: avoiding technology when it used to be a normal activity, closes out of computer screens when someone enters the room or walks by, becomes more anxious when e-mails, IMs, or texts arrive; mood swings, having thoughts of suicide, becoming more reclusive and losing friends, changes in eating habits and failing grades or fall-ing behind in daily tasks. It is important to know that victims are not alone. Teachers, parents, friends and even by-standers can help save a life of a cyberbully victim. Individuals need to take it seri-ously for the sake of the victim. It is serious for the person go-ing through cyberbullying, even though it may sound like an in-significant situation to some. School officials play a large role in the safety of victims. They make sure to inform stu-dents about the serious effects of cyberbullying and how much words can hurt. Ravenswood High School Pre-vention Resource Officer (PRO), Tom Speece has seen his fair share of bullying in his fifteen years working as a PRO. Often times, conflicts that arise through cyerbullying eventu-ally play out on school grounds.

Speece's goal is to resolve the issue for students before the issue becomes physical. “I see bullying cases almost everyday, most involve cyberbul-lying,” Speece says. When a bullying case first comes to Speece's attention he enforces a method called conflict resolution. This is an approach Speece uses to resolve the issue quickly and effectively. The process includes both parties speaking of the issue openly and honestly. Speece instructs both the victim and the bully to look at the issue in a re-verse perspective. “Putting themselves in each others shoes helps. Usually, they leave my office feeling that they have both won. It is a win-win for both. I feel that this works best because before going in, one person thinks they have won over the other and that is not the case,” Speece says. After both parties have looked at the situation in a different perspective and have thoroughly talked about the situation, Speece uses a second approach with his students. He has students read a take away message on the back of his door before exiting. T.H.I.N.K: T-is it true? H-is it helpful? I-is it inspiring? N-is it necessary? K-is it kind? This acronym allows students to think before they act when posting things on social media sites. “Most times, after leaving

my office, students shake hands and, in some cases, even become friends,” Speece said. In dealing with bullying in schools, communication is key. Students feel that they can per-sonally speak with Speece about bullying conflicts. He tries to bridge the gap between students and law enforcement. “I try to get on the students level. I feel that if you respect them, then they will respect you,” Speece says. There are several ways to help prevent cyberbullying from oc-curring and to help minimize it when using social media. Most social media sites have a feature to report cyberllying behaviors anonymously. However, bystand-ers may be fearful of reporting cyberbullying because they may be afraid of being the next vic-tim. Despite the fear of speak-ing out, bystanders need to understand that they play a very important role in the acts of cyberbullying. It is additionally important that victims need to stand up for themselves. “I know it can be hard, but ig-noring the bully on the other end, usually makes them stop,” says Speece. Whether i t be on school grounds or out in the work force, it is important to be conscious of what you post. Social media has grown to be an essential part of our daily lives, it is important to use it carefully. Everyone, regardless of age, should choose their words wisely and follow the acronym THINK before they click send.

Cyberbullying: A Modern Form of Bullying

PRO Officer Tom Speece at Ravenswood High School.

Think Before You..

T- Is it true?H- Is it helpful?I- Is it inspiring?N- Is it necessary?K- Is it kind?

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by Russ BunnerO c t o b e r w a s D o m e s t i c

Violence Awareness month. The goal of the month is to raise awareness of domestic violence all throughout the United States.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg participated in the Clothesline Project which was displayed in the library.

The Clothesline Project is a physical representation of emotional and physical trauma. T-shirts are works by individuals that either know someone who has died, have experienced domestic violence or have witnessed it first hand.

The Clothesline Project had different categories of shirts that were displayed. Some shirts involved child abuse, incest and sexual assault.

The project gives the families and the victims a chance to show

people the impact domestic violence has and it gives them a chance to express what they are going through. It is often therapeudic for the participants. It also gave students a chance to read what some of the shirts said and gain some knowledge on how much domestic violence can impact a person.

“The Clothesline Project is a great way for students to realize domestic violence is a big deal and many people do not realize how many are affected by domestic violence,” Health and Wellness Coordinator Pamela Santer said.

“More than one in three women have experienced rape or physical violence by their partner in their lifetime,” Executive Director of the Family Crisis Center Emily Larkins said.

In most cases, the women

are the victims but in some cases it may be a man that is a victim. Only one out of 77 men experience domestic violence.In West Virginia. There are currently 14 programs that deal with domestic violence within the state.

The Family Crisis Intervention Center is one of the programs in Parkersburg. They do a lot for the domestic violence victims and they are also ready to help anyone that feels they are in danger.

In 2014, the Family Crisis Intervention Center served 37 victims.

“ I n m y t h r e e y e a r s a s Executive Director, I do not take one day for granted. In all the challenges I have faced, positive outcomes have presented themselves, “ Larkins said

Studies show that in 2014, 39

individuals died from domestic violence in West Virginia. In the last 12 months, 10 children were killed and 19 adult homicides were committed.

In September of 2014, the National Census of Domestic Violence Services took a one day poll. In 24 hours, 67,646 victims were served.

West Virginia alone had a 100% response rate, and 227 adults and 79 children were served that day.

The main reason for this project is to bring the issue of domestic violence to the public. It's important to remember that domestic violence can happen to anyone and between anyone.

Domestic violence victims should not be afraid to ask for help. There are people out there that are willing to help. The home should be a safe place.

“If there is anyone they know or is experiencing domestic violence that our services are free and confidential, they do not have to go through this alone,” Larkins said.

The Clothesline Project is displayed at the college every year and they have different shirts hung up each time by different people.

If you did not get a chance to see the shirts and read some of them, try to catch the moving display next year.

If one has any questions or want information about the center, then you can call them at 304-428-2333. Do not hesiate to call, they are glad to help.

You can visit their website at fcichaven.org, like their Facebook page, Family Crisis Intervention Center, or follow them on Twitter @fcic4love.

Clothesline Educates Students About Domestic Violence

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eration they told me to suck it up and go to school, so I did.” Going about his day as usual, Harrison went to school and took his CTBS test, and at the time state mandated, standardized test. “I was very ill, I was dying actually, but I did really well,” he said. He also recalls trying out for the basketball team, his friends telling him, “Quit being a baby, you’re not sick.” “I was dehydrated, I couldn’t stop drinking water, I was throw-ing up constantly, I had a fever of 104.” That was when Harrison’s mother took him to the doctor to find that his blood sugar level was well over 1000. “It was off the chart, it couldn’t be read anymore, I almost went into a coma.” Harrison was rushed to the hospital. “I don’t remember much, I just remember waking up,” he said. “I didn’t care about the test re-sults, I was only concerned with where the bathroom was because I had to throw up.” When Harrison came back into the room, he found his mother crying and was told that he had Type 1 Diabetes. “I didn’t even know what it was,” he said. Be-ing a self-proclaimed “nerdy kid,” Harrison read everything the hospital had on Type 1 Dia-betes. One week later, Harrison re-ceived a phone call informing him that he had made the basket-ball team. “I was sick, and I still made the team.” Of course, by that time he couldn’t play. “That was the end of my basketball career at eleven years old,” Har-rison joked. Harrison says his diagnosis affected his mother more than himself. “The biggest challenge was that I had to learn to inject myself” Other than that, Har-rison says he never had much of a sweet tooth, and had already been drinking diet soda before his diagnosis. Harrison remains optimistic,

“I wouldn't be the person I am today if I wouldn't have been diagnosed, I wouldn't take any of this back, I'm a better person.” The other side of diabetes, Type 2, is usually diagnosed in adults. In Type 2, the body either resists or stops producing insulin to the body. There is no actual cure for Type 2, however some can manage it by with a healthy lifestyle. “It kind of runs you, you don't run it.” Type 2 diabetic, Linda Moore said. Moore has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes for 21 years. “I was sleepy all the time and really thirsty, I drank a lot of water.” Moore starts every morning by

by Rachael Green As we make our way into No-vember, our minds are usually busy with the holidays- Thanks-giving, Christmas and spending time with our families. However, November is more than holiday cheer and the start of a new sea-son. It’s also National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to www.dhhr.wv.gov currently, West Virginia falls under epidemic proportions with roughly 239,129 diabetics statewide. An estimated 48,000 West Virginians have the disease, but don’t know it, and have not been diagnosed. Each year, there are about 13,000 new cases of diabetes in West Virginia. There are two different types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. The cause of either type of diabetes is unknown, but they are often linked to genetic and envi-ronmental roles. Some symptoms of diabetes include constantly being thirsty, urinating often, exhaustion, feel-ing very hungry, losing weight quickly, having cuts or sores that heal slowly, dry skin, loss of feeling in the feet or toes, and blurred vision. Type 1 diabetes is first di-agnosed most commonly in children, teenagers or young adults. With Type 1, the pancreas se-cretes very little, or no insulin to the cells of the body. Contribu-tions to this type of diabetes can be genetics or exposure to cer-tain viruses. Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, limiting sugar and controlling blood pres-sure and cholesterol. “It’s a 24 hour job” manager of college radio station, WPKM (96.3) and Type 1 diabetic, Jer-emy Harrison said. Diagnosed in the 5th grade, when he was just eleven years old, Harrison says it all started with everyone thinking he just had the flu. “Back in my gen-

first checking her blood sugar, taking her insulin and pills, and eating a small, healthy breakfast. “You can't eat whatever you want whenever you want, and it's not always predictable,” she said as flipped through a tablet she uses to record her blood sugar. “Friday night my sugar was 332, Saturday morning it was 47, it generally goes down at night though.” Moore takes nine different medications for her diabetes and checks her blood sugar at least four times a day. One of Moores biggest chal-lenges is having to deal with her condition every day. “For me, it’s never knowing day to day how

I'm going to feel,” she said. Moore says she tries to keep her eating healthy and consistent, but if there’s cake at a birthday party, she’s going to have a piece. However, she says she has learned a lot since being di-agnosed. “I’ve learned that I can control my eating a little bit, I never used to worry about what I ate. I ate what I wanted whenever I wanted to.” If you are interested in learn-ing more about diabetes, you can vist www.mayoclinic.org, or if you are interested in supporting National Diabetes Awareness Month, you can go to www.stop-diabetes.com or www.diabetes.org.

Harrison injecting insulin.

B e a t i n g t h e B e e t u s

“I was very ill, I was dying.”

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By Leah Carpenter E a c h w e e k t h e S t u d e n t Engagement and Activities group host an hour to help the students engage at WVU Parkersburg. During this hour, students, faculty and staff pro-vide food, workshops,and free giveaways by the SEA and other clubs and organizations. The Journalism Club, Theatre Club and Health and Wellness are groups and clubs that help with Student Engagement Hour. The Student Engagement Hour used to take place Mondays and Wednesdays between 11 and 12:30 in the afternoon. to Thurs-day between 2 and 3 pm . The current time for Student Engagement is a prime time for classes. Students who were in class were missing the hour due to academic conflictions. The directors of the college and the director of Student Ac-tivities agreed that academics out ruled student engagement in this situation. SEA and the directors of the school are now asking the ques-tion of why more students do not

participate in these events. SEA is fighting to stop stu-dents from coming to the college, taking classes, and then leaving. “Please take your classes and leave,” is what J.B. Skidmore, the Special Event Coordinator, says is the attitude to students. Skidmore and Yencha are both in agreement that the excuse that is given by students is the college is out in the middle of nowhere. A very small campus life is offered since WVU Parkersburg does not provide housing or dorms. Students normally leave the campus after their classes are finished for the day. This causes an issue for student involvement, said James Liebau, president of SEA. According to Liebau, there are no spots of high level inter-est to keep the students close or on campus. "There needs to be a restaurant, something to keep students on or near campus," Li-ebau said. The college also has many students that are nontraditional students. They have families and jobs that could result in the low

attendance for SEA events. SEA does try to involve the students families with the school. WVU Parkersburg hosted a Kids Night where animals from the Columbus Zoo came to campus. The event brought a crowd of 150-175 people. According to Yencha, this was a successful turnout. The college offers online class-es that do not require the students to come on the campus to com-plete the course. They have no reason to come to the campus for SEA events. To change the atmosphere, the SEA has tried to schedule intermural sports and a variety of other hands on activities through-out the semester to keep students at the school. Beyond Student Engagement, SEA has also planned out events that will go on within each se-mester. Workshops that are free to students are offered by SEA. The Career Fair is a free event that gets a large turnout of ap-proximately 200 to 300 students. Employers from local businesses come to the school looking for

people who are studying in that particular field. Other workshops such as the Sign Workshop where students can design their own street signs and license plates, tie dying and a build a bear stations are set up for a small price to participate. SEA's most successful events are free to attend and attendees can receive free giveaways. The free events draw in 20 to 30 stu-dents on average. T h e b i g g e r e v e n t s t h a t are scheduled are live com-edy shows. Musicians and performances also make appear-ances at the college. These events are opened up to the community, but students get discounted tick-ets. Even with the many events that are hosted at WVU Parkers-burg, SEA is still struggling to raise the attendance to events. “It’s sad. Most events are free,” Tom Yencha, director of Student Activities, said. Some student organizations help to lead by example. Student Government tries to attend each event or workshop as well as

Students Lacking Engagementthe Veteran Corps. The faculty, staff and nontraditional students are also very eager to attend the events. Advertising for each event is plastered throughout WVU Parkersburg. Posters are in each hallway, and there are slides on the televisions in the stu-dent lounge. Liebau, has been working with the school’s radio station, WPKM, to do promo-tions for the events. Social media is becoming an-other source of advertisement. Currently, it is not updated for students to rely on it for informa-tion regarding events though. “It’s another project of mine, to get SEA put back on the three major social medias,” Liebau said. The numbers are not where Yencha and Liebau would like them to be. Getting students involved is the bottom line to Yencha. “If one student is reached, then it was successful.” If anyone is interested in joining SEA, contact Tom Yen-cha at tyencha@wvup.edu or 304.424.8309.

From left to right: Jennifer Randolph, Mackenzie Nestor, Kyle Nichols, and Journalism students participate in Student Engagement Hour and Nest Fest Spirit Week.

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by Tyler Malm A recent West Virginia law leaves state community college athletic clubs with no federal funding, forcing student athletes to take charge and find ways to receive support from the commu-nity to keep their seasons going. With funding at an all-time low, thriving athletic clubs have had to cut back their game schedules, and may not play full seasons until are able to pay the expenses, “it’s going to take a few years to get back to doing full seasons,” one Riverhawk athlete said. Three big expenses athletic clubs face are transportation, meals and hiring game officials for each game. In the past each athletic club had fundraisers, while all revenue produced by each club would be placed in a fund pool and be distributed to each club as needed. The teams that received the most funding were the men and women basket-ball teams. Tom Yencha, Director of Student Activities said WVU Parkersburg athletic clubs are “Strictly student driven.” Each club is created by stu-dents with the passion to take on the challenges of starting an athletic club, though the recent fund cut has created even more

difficulty. To join an athletic club, mem-bers must be a student at WVU Parkersburg, taking six credit hours, with a 2.0 GPA.

Each athletic club member must be willing to put in extra effort to help with fundraising. Each club must also fund itself as no financial help is allowed from the school, with the exception of table tennis, which requires little funding. This financial situation can put strain on student athletes, as they not only have school to work on but a team to carry on their backs. “Our hands are tied, it’s all up to the students.” Yencha said. Student athletes will now have to fund all expenses through various activities such as bake

Riverhawk Athletics Struggling to Find Funds“Our Hands Are Tied”

Riverhawk Table Tennis players during a tournament.

sales, car washes, ticket sales and donations. “We’re always open to do-nations,” one athlete said. A donation box can be found at each game. Athletic clubs are searching for new ways to get support. One area that is being explored is sponsorship. Yencha said, “Some of the teams are in the process [getting sponsors] right now.” Sponsor logos will be put on warm up jer-seys and athletic advertisement posters. “We’re thinking bigger, and we’re going to have to without those state funds,” a student ath-lete at WVU Parkersburg said. With each athletic club work-ing independently for funding, financial stability to play full seasons, and growth are the main goals for WVU Parkersburg ath-letic clubs.