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SGA to increase budget for grants by alexis randolph staff writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University Student Government Association held its first weekly meeting of the year Wednesday. During the meeting, SGA discussed its budget for the 2014-15 school year. The SGA budget saw an increase this year. An extra $20,000 will go to the student organization grant budget. SGA President Chris Nyden said he feels good about moving forward with

the budget. “In terms of the budget, I thought we had some good discussion. We increased the budget this year, and it is pretty much all going back to students,” Nyden said. “I think we were very conservative and accurate with our estimates. I am happy with how everything went, and I hope we can pass the budget next week.” Nyden said he felt the organization’s first meeting of the year meeting was successful. “I thought it went well. We had a really good showing as far as audience size,”

Nyden said. “I think we had some constructive discussion tonight, I am very happy with the first meeting.” SGA Attorney General Syed Akhtar, Samuel Richardson, the Mountaineer Maniacs chief of staff and BOG member Dustin Seabolt cochaired the Right to Access Educational Resources resolution. The resolution was passed after several amendments. This resolution includes an amendment to the SGA bylaws and the endorsement of a program which has obtained 30,000 li-

censes for the Microsoft Office 365 software. The software will be given to students later this semester. The resolution also created the Committee on Information Technology, which will be open to all student on the main WVU campus, to help bring the newest technology to the students. “What this committee does is put the students’ ear to the ground,” Akhtar said. “This isn’t just about software, it is about all technology. If other universities are doing it, then we need to be up there too. This is

how we are going to progress forward to the top-10, not by just waiting around and saying, ‘Hey, this costs too much.”’ Richardson said he believes this committee will serve to help keep WVU at the forefront of technology. “We want to make sure, that for future reference, we have a committee which is getting the students the technology they need to complete their classes,” Richardson said. “They will make sure WVU is ahead of the curve when it comes to technology and what they are providing for their

students.” Nyden said he also felt this was a good program for SGA to back. “It is obviously very important that we make WVU an affordable experience for all students, so it is good that SGA put its stamp of approval on this program tonight,” Nyden said. Board of Governors Vice Chair Stephen Scott said he encouraged all students – especially freshmen – to get involved with SGA. “Everyone is so welcoming and inviting. As a

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WVU to provide transportation to student’s memorial Editor-in-chief @CARLEELAMMERS

The West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will provide transportation for students, faculty and staff wishing to attend the memorial service for student Devante Waites. Waites, a WVU freshman from Fairmont, W.Va., was fatally stabbed outside a Morgantown nightclub last week. The Fairmont Senior High School graduate and former athlete was pursuing a degree in communication studies. The service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. To reserve a spot on the bus to attend the service, visit https://urwvu.wufoo.com/ forms/m123pxm21mj7q8o. A space can also be reserved by calling 304-293-5600. The deadline to reserve a spot is today at 4 p.m. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Those who reserve a spot will meet at Mountaineer Station on Van Voorhis Road at 9:30 a.m. Friday. The bus will depart for Fairmont at 9:45 a.m. The Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., and the bus will return to Morgantown between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Only a student’s professor can officially excuse a student from class, according to WVU policy. However, according to a news release, the University is asking faculty to be understanding and work with students to assign any work they may miss in class, given the nature of the absence. According to the release, the Division will be able to offer notes verifying attendance to students wishing to attend. The service will be held at the National Guard Armory at 1516 Mary Lou Retton Dr. in Fairmont.

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West Virginia University has automatically enrolled all students’ cellphone numbers into the WVU emergency alert system. Prior to this upgrade, students had to subscribe to WVU Alert to receive the notifications via email or text message. Before students arrived to campus, they received an email from WVU Alert to inform them of the changes to the system. “WVU feels it is extremely important to provide students information around emergency situations in the fastest method possible, which is text alerts,” said Cathy Orndorff, director of University Relations Web. She also said WVU chose to utilize text messaging be-

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Maniacs wait hours in line for Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game package, some turned away by laura haight associate city editor @laura_haight

Dedicated West Virginia University football fans camped out in front of the Mountainlair starting at midnight Tuesday to purchase a package for the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game. For $150, the package includes a full round-trip to Atlanta, two nights in a hotel, a ticket to the WVU Alumni Association’s pregame tailgate, a ticket to the WVU vs. Alabama football game and a ticket to the Atlanta Braves game on Aug. 31. Only the first 110 students were able to purchase tickets at the Mountainlair. Steven Orlowski, executive director of the Mountaineer Maniacs, said he’s excited to share this experience with the students who were fortunate enough to get tickets. “I’m excited for Mountaineer Nation and especially the Maniacs, to travel down to Atlanta as a group and to cheer on the Mountaineers as we beat Bama,” Orlowski said.

cause it is a lot faster than emails. The text messages sent from WVU Alert will not only let students know when there is a safety threat in their area, but will also notify students of severe weather or University-wide closures. If students do not wish to receive text messages, they can text “OPTOUT” to 79516. Orndorff said students who choose to opt out of receiving text alerts will be notified in other ways. “The Info Systems, which are the digital signs around campus, are automatically deployed with emergency messaging when the WVU Police trigger the Emergency Alert system,” she said. Along with a MIX email for those who choose the

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WVU named finalist in tailgating contest by courtney gatto correspondent @dailyathenaeum

How can eating hotdogs, playing corn hole, and watching football help people in need? By having the Tailgate of the Year. Atlas College Marketing, a promotional marketing company, is on a mission to find the Tailgate of the Year. Four major universities, – West Virginia University, Penn State University, University of Michigan and the Ohio State University – will compete this fall to create the most legendary tailgate of 2014. The champion from each school will receive a $500 donation to a charity of its choice, while the overall winner receives $2,000, as well as the pride of knowing they have the tailgate of the year.

“It’s all about school pride and having fun with your friends and family, and we thought a nice prize for this would be a donation to charity,” said Dan Levy, owner of Atlas College Marketing. “It’s fun.” Entering this competition is easy. Anytime between Aug. 30 and Sept. 20, contestants can post a video of a tailgate to Instagram using WVU’s hashtag #wvutoty2014. Each entry should have at least one current WVU student or one WVU alumni to be considered. WVU has two home games during the competition, giving participants time to show off their excitement and loyalty to the Mountaineers. At the end of the entry period, voting will be held to determine the five finalists here at each university.

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Contestants are welcome to post videos or links to the website on their own social media to collect votes for their specific tailgate. “(Last year) people really wanted to support their charity, so I thought this year we would make all of the prizes charitable because it’s what a lot of the tailgates were more passionate about than anything,” Levy said. During the homecoming football game, judges from Tailgate of the Year will come to the five tailgates to judge the atmosphere and food. The atmosphere portion will be based on four criteria- creativity, school spirit, participation and amenities. The cooking competition judges will rate three courses of food- appetizers, entrees, and desserts on their taste, creativity,

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Students who were not able to purchase a package can buy tickets for the game itself at the WVU ticket office. The ticket is $50 and doesn’t include transportation to the game. Orlowski said he believes the $50 ticket is a great option for students who were unable to purchase a package through the Mountaineer Maniacs. “I’m looking forward to the trip, and I think it’s going to be the best away trip the Mountaineer Maniacs have ever taken,” Orlowski said. The doors to the Mountainlair opened at 7 a.m., but students had been camping out long before. Rebecca Ellis, a sophomore dental hygiene student, said she arrived at the Mountainlair at 12:30 a.m, but most students didn’t show up until around 3 to 4 a.m. “With such a good deal on the tickets, hotel and transportation, we figured everyone would have the same idea as us to get there early,” Ellis said. “A lot of people did

After playing for Canada in the U-20 World Cup, three Mountaineer women’s soccer players are ready for the season. SPORTS PAGE 7

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Thursday August 21, 2014

Holder says he understands mistrust of police

St. Louis County Police Sgt. Colby Dolly and Charles Mayo talk while waiting out a thunderstorm during a protest of the shooting of Michael Brown Wednesday, in Ferguson, Mo. Brown’s shooting in the middle of a street Aug 9, by a Ferguson policeman has sparked more than week of protests, riots and looting in the St. Louis suburb. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder sought Wednesday to reassure the people of Ferguson about the investigation into Michael Brown’s death and said he understands why many black Americans do not trust police, recalling how he was repeatedly stopped by officers who seemed to target him because of his race. Holder made the remarks during a visit to the St. Louis suburb that has endured more than a week of unrest fueled by the fatal shooting of the black 18-year-old by a white officer. The Obama administration intended the trip to underscore its commitment to civil rights in general and the Ferguson case in particular. The attorney general described how he was stopped twice on the New Jersey Turnpike and accused of speeding. Police searched his car, going through the trunk and looking under the seats.

“I remember how humiliating that was and how angry I was and the impact it had on me,” Holder said during a meeting with about 50 community leaders at the Florissant campus of St. Louis Community College. Holder also met with federal officials investigating Michael Brown’s Aug. 9 death and with Brown’s parents. Once while living in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, Holder was running to catch a movie with his cousin when a squad car rolled up and flashed its lights at the pair. The officer yelled, “Where are you going? Hold it!” Holder recalled. His cousin “started mouthing off,” and Holder urged him to be quiet. “We negotiate the whole thing, and we walk to our movie. At the time that he stopped me, I was a federal prosecutor. I wasn’t a kid,” he said.

Holder met briefly with Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson, who has been in charge of security in Ferguson for nearly a week. The National Guard is also helping to keep the peace. Asked whether he had confidence in the local investigation of the police officer, Johnson said Holder’s presence “is a guarantee on that.” In nearby Clayton, a grand jury began hearing evidence to determine whether the officer, Darren Wilson, should be charged in Brown’s death. A spokesman for St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch said there was no timeline for the process, but it could take weeks. Outside the St. Louis County Justice Center, where the grand jury convened, two dozen protesters gathered in a circle for a prayer, chanted and held signs urging McCulloch to step aside.

McCulloch’s deep family connections to police have been cited by some black leaders who question his ability to be impartial in the case. McCulloch’s father, mother, brother, uncle and cousin all worked for the St. Louis Police Department, and his father was killed while responding to a call involving a black suspect. The prosecutor, who is white, has insisted his background will have no bearing on the handling of the Brown case, which has touched off days of nighttime protests during which authorities used tear gas and rubber bullets to clear the streets. On Wednesday, police said an officer had been suspended for pointing a semi-automatic assault rifle at demonstrators, then cursing and threatening to kill one of them. A protester captured the exchange on video Tuesday and posted it to YouTube and other websites.

Some protesters returned to the streets Wednesday evening but in diminishing numbers. They marched around a single block as a thunderstorm filled the sky with lighting and dumped rain. Police still stood guard, but many wore regular uniforms rather than riot gear. In a letter published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Holder promised a thorough investigation while calling for an end to the violence in Ferguson. He said the bond of trust between law enforcement and the public is “all-important” but also “fragile.” Arrest patterns “must not lead to disparate treatment under the law, even if such treatment is unintended. And police forces should reflect the diversity of the communities they serve,” Holder wrote. The Justice Department has mounted an unusually swift and aggressive response to Brown’s death, conducting an indepen-

dent autopsy and sending dozens of FBI agents to Ferguson in search of witnesses to the shooting. Meanwhile, Brown’s funeral arrangements were set. The funeral will be Monday at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, according to the Austin A. Layne Mortuary, which is handling arrangements. Brown’s uncle, the Rev. Charles Ewing, will deliver the eulogy. The Rev. Al Sharpton will also speak. Brown will be buried at St. Peter’s Cemetery in St. Louis County. Holder said the Obama administration has been working to achieve change through the Justice Department’s civil rights division. “The same kid who got stopped on the New Jersey freeway is now the attorney general of the United States,” he added. “This country is capable of change. But change doesn’t happen by itself.”

Last 4 hostages freed in suburban Chicago standoff HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — About two dozen heavily armed law enforcement officers stormed a home in Chicago’s southern suburbs Wednesday to free four remaining hostages and capture two suspects, ending a 20-hour standoff that police say began as a robbery attempt. Two women and two children were freed midmorning from the home in the small city of Harvey, with the captors at one point firing through a second-floor door

as officers rushed toward it down a hallway, said Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Footage shot by a TV news helicopter showed officers with body armor, shields and rifles rushing toward the home from two directions and sweeping in through the front door as other officers aimed weapons and took cover near two large armored vehicles parked out front. Four children had been freed overnight after hours of talks and the hostage-tak-

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“Regardless of the game outcome, I think it will be a fun experience with my friends and other students,” she said. Paige Klingensmith, a sophomore public relations student, said she arrived around 6 a.m. and was too late to get a ticket. “I was upset. I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I guess there are other dedicated students out there.” Although Klingensmith was disappointed about not receiving a ticket, she said she wasn’t surprised. “It could have gone either

Continued from page 1 arrive early, just not as drastic as six hours early.” Ellis said waiting for six hours wasn’t enjoyable, but she thinks it will be worth it. “We were all exhausted, it was getting cold and rainy, and we just wanted to be inside,” she said. Ellis said she’s excited because this will be her first away game, and she said she thinks it will be an intense game to watch.

ers were given cigarettes in exchange, Dart said. The decision to send armed officers in came after nearly continuous negotiations, during which the hostage-takers intermittently issued threats, saying “they were going to kill the kids ... to kill everybody,” the sheriff told The Associated Press in a phone interview later Wednesday. “It was a roller-coaster ride,” said Dart. “It went from idle chatter to threats, then

back to idle chatter to threats again.” The shots through the door missed officers running up stairs and down the hallway, and officers immediately broke through the door and managed to subdue the hostage-takers, Dart said. Minutes later, officers ran from the house with the remaining hostages, leading them by hand to an armored truck, then brought out two men in handcuffs. Dart did not immediately

have the name of the suspects, but he said they appeared to have violent criminal histories. The standoff began at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday when police in Harvey responded to a neighbor’s report of a possible burglary at the home. Two officers were wounded in an initial exchange of gunfire, and the two suspects barricaded themselves inside the home with the eight captives. Officer Darnell Keel, an

18-year veteran of the police force, will undergo surgery for a broken arm. A second officer suffered a graze wound to an arm. Dart said talks reached a stalemate at late morning. Negotiators still had an open phone line as the officers used a battering ram on an armored truck to break down the door and sweep in. “We’d been giving them opportunities for the last almost 24 hours to come out,” he said.

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Students wait outside the Mountainlair Wednesday. way. I figured there could be tons of students or none at all,” she said. “I didn’t know how many people would be willing to get up that early, especially

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Continued from page 1 and presentation. These videos and the points given by the judges will help decide the campus champion during the second round of voting. Once the four tailgates are chosen, one from each school, there will be one final round of voting to determine the overall win-

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in pouring rain.” “If I could do it all over Klingensmith said she again, I would definitely go might buy the $50 ticket to earlier,” she said. “It was a the game, but she wished she great opportunity.” could have gotten the package deal. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu mary cellphone number or to add a parent’s number by logging on to e2Campus. Depending on students’ cell phone providers, there may be an initial fee to receive text messages, but West Virginia University will not charge anyone using their emergency alert service.

WVU will be testing its text alerts the first week in September, and students may write to WVU Alert if they have any questions or concerns. For more information, visit http://emergency.wvu. edu/alert/e2campus_login.

ner, which will be revealed Nov. 20. “We don’t want people taking it too seriously, and we want to keep it fun,” Levy said. Atlas Marketing Company started this competition last fall at Pennsylvania State University. This year, the company decided to spread it to more schools, with no plans of stopping any time soon. “Last year we were at one campus, and this year

we are at four campuses in the northeast,” Levy said. “Next year, we want to go to eight campuses and basically move (south). Then, after that, we want to push westward until we are a national competition.” WVU Mountaineer Maniac director Steven Orlowski said he had never heard of the competition and declined to comment.

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freshman, I would come to the meetings early because of the student connection meetings. At the end of the day, everyone is so welcoming and so warm and can just really help you out,” Scott said. Scott said he believes he has been successful thanks to SGA and other University resources. “Over the course of my time in student government, my big thing has been academics, especially with a passion for tutoring,” Scott said. “I have worked closely with the Honors College, which is now open to any student on campus who wants to seek tutoring.” SGA holds open weekly meetings in Hatfields B at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, visit http://sga.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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WVUp All Night to host Welcome Back Luau caitlin Worrell CORRESPONDENT @dAILYaTHENAEUM

There is no need to dread coming back to school, because WVUp All Night is hosting a Welcome Back Luau this weekend for West Virginia University students. Weekends just got a little more exciting with the return of WVU’s popular entertainment program for students. Since its inception in 1998, WVUp All Night has continued to provide students with an alternative environment to meet and socialize on campus after

hours. With just a swipe of a WVU ID, students have dozens of options to kick back and enjoy a wide range of entertainment, including pre-released films, games and activities. WVUp All Night has been a hit among students and staff in the past, and this year’s many offerings show no sign of disappointing. “By attending WVUp All Night on the weekends, students can get out of their dorms and apartments and build a sense of community with their fellow Mountaineers,” said Sonja Wilson, director of WVUp All Night.

“The best part is that everything we have to offer is free.” This year, WVU has carefully selected themes for each weekend in which all activities and games will coincide. This weekend, students will get a taste of island life as the Mountainlair tranfsforms into a beach bash. Stop in and have a go at mechanical surfing in the food court, or airbrush a pair of flip flops in the Vandalia Lounge. The kick-off weekend activities will also include a Caribbean band in the food court, a limbo competition with prizes on Friday night and complimentary Hawai-

ian leis. WVUp All Night will also feature a tiki bar with originally crafted mocktails. The event will feature special prizes for the welcome back celebration. Prizes for limbo will include coupons for the Boston Beanery and Naticakes and a T-shirt signed by West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins. Movies on reel for the weekend are “Blended,” “A Million Ways to Die in the West” and “Finding Nemo.” There will be free food for students with a late-night craving. The luau will serve the typical breakfast buffet,

pulled pork sandwiches, veggie burgers and a nacho bar. The anticipation continues to build as students approach the weekend and all its beach-themed fun. “The one aspect I am most excited about is the mechanical surfing,” said Sarah Taylor, lead intern at Up All Night. In some cases, WVUp All Night can offer students opportunities to experience new things. “I think it’s going to be an exciting event and awesome experience for those of us who have never been surfing,” Taylor said.” I (also)

think this is a great kick-off weekend for the freshmen to get excited for everything WVUp All Night has to offer.” Other themes to look forward to this fall are super hero weekend, boxing and wrestling weekend and a relaxation weekend. WVUp All Night’s Welcome Back Luau will be held in the Mountainlair tonight through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information on all upcoming Up All Night events, visit http:// mountainlair.wvu.edu/ wvupallnight. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

‘Criminal Minds’ returns in October to answer questions left to linger AShLEY DENARDO ASSOCIATE A&E EDITOR @AMDENARDO

The first episode of “Criminal Minds” aired on Sept. 22, 2005. Two-hundred ten episodes later, and the FBI drama is still going strong. Last season’s finale left fans with more questions than answers. If you didn’t tune in, here’s what you missed. Season nine ended May 4 with the episode “Demons,” directed by Glenn Kershaw. In this season finale, the Behavioral Analysis Unit, or BAU for short, continues its investigation from the episode “Angels.” The team is in search of a Texas serial killer who has been slaying prostitutes. The episode “Demons” began where “Angels” ended. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) was shot and Agent Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) tried to get him help and called him by the name, “Ethan.” At this point, no viewers knew who Ethan was and neither did Reid. Agents Jareau (AJ Cook) and Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) chased after who they believed to be the unidentified subject, or “unsub.” Morgan was shot in the arm, but he still managed to handle the suspect. Reid and Morgan were transported to the hospital in an ambulance. It was still unclear whether or not Reid would live. The group of FBI agents, including Agent Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), Agent Rossi (Joe Montegna) and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness), waited for news about Reid’s condition. Blake felt guilty. She believed it was her fault Reid was shot because he pushed her out of the way of the incoming bullet. While everyone else checked on Morgan’s injuries and gets back to the case, Blake waited on Reid. Crime scene photos revealed the current suspect was not the unsub who killed

the prostitutes or the sheriff at the shootout. The gun responsible for the sheriff’s death was issued by law enforcement. Further investigation uncovered a web of lies embedded in the Texas town’s police department. The team agreed to keep information about the case amongst itself. They kept their eyes and ears open for corruption and suspicious behavior within the department. Finally, viewers got a break from the suspense when Reid woke up and it was clear he would still be a part of the show. A relieved Blake rejoins the investigation. They suspected Deputy Owen McGregor (Michael Trucco) was the source of all the corruption. Morgan alerted Garcia, who was back at the hospital keeping Reid comfortable. Garcia saw McGregor at the hospital and realized they were in danger. Garcia slunk back to the room with this new information, shut the door and helped Reid into a wheelchair. She took Reid’s gun out of his bag and set off the fire alarm to sneak by the suspect. Garcia and Reid were safe for now. McGregor alerted another deputy and ordered him to kill Rossi and Blake, but the deputy failed. When McGregor became aware of this, he killed the deputy himself. Back at the hospital, Reid was back in his room with Garcia. A seemingly innocent male nurse came in to administer medication. Reid argued with the nurse because the medication was something he is allergic to. The nurse continued to give him the antibiotic. Reid tore the IV from his arm, but saw that the nurse was armed. Garcia grabbed Reid’s gun and shot the nurse, which saved Reid’s life but also caused herself some distress. Reid tried to comfort her, but she was still shocked by the situation. The team went after Mc-

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The ‘Criminal Minds’ cast is changing. Jeanne Tripplehorn’s character, pictured second from the left, left the show at the end of season nine. Gregor, and Hotchner finally incapacitated him. Justice is a dish best served cold. When the team arrived back to Virginia, Blake accompanied Reid to his apartment. Reid asked her who Ethan is. This was when viewers learn Blake’s 9-yearold son died from an unknown neurological cause. A few heart warming moments later, Blake left. Reid found her badge and realized, along with the audience, that this was the end of the road for Agent Alex Blake. Fans were kept on their toes throughout season nine. Many were pleased to learn in detail about Agent Jareau’s past in the earlier episodes and to finally understand her relationship with Agent Cruz (Esai Morales). With Blake leaving the show, fans are left to wonder who will be added to the upcoming season’s lineup. It’s Jennifer Love Hewitt. Hewitt’s character, Kate Callahan, will be a new addition to the BAU but will have plenty of experience in the field.

Seth Myers prizes his new role as host of Emmys NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Meyers is no stranger to live television. For years he anchored “Weekend Update” on “Saturday Night Live.” Nor is playing host on TV an alien experience. Since February, he has occupied NBC’s “Late Night” host chair. So Meyers isn’t sweating his new role as master of ceremonies when “The Prime-Time Emmy Awards” airs Monday at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC. “Butterflies tend to go away with the first laugh,” he said brightly, “so you try to make that happen as early as you can.” Speaking by phone from Los Angeles, where he was prepping for Emmy night, he reported, “We’ve written our first pack of jokes. But the best stuff will come later in the week. “The monologue is the biggest thing I do,” he went on, “but they are leaving spots during the telecast where I can comment on things that are happening, and if we come up with something silly this week, we don’t have to go hat-inhand and ask for a minute

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here, 90 seconds there. It’s built into the program for us.” Even so, Meyers said he will honor an Emmys tradition of front-loading the program with comedy, when those gathered at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles are most likely to embrace it. “The longer the night goes, the less joy there is in the room, because by then a number of people have lost,” Meyers noted. “If it was the Golden Globes and the people were drinking, maybe they’d care less. But here, the host and the program are standing between them and the bar.” Meyers is a TV veteran,

but he said he also remains a TV fan. “Even if I wasn’t in television right now, I would be watching the Emmys, mostly because of how good TV is right now,” he said. “I was really excited when the nominations came out, because most of them are shows that I watch.” In a separate conversation, Emmycast producer Don Mischer praised Meyers’ ease on live TV and skill at thinking funny on his feet. “But more than anything, he loves television,” Mischer agreed. “He really, really wanted to do this and he has really rolled up his sleeves. That’s what makes a difference.” Like most viewers, Meyers has his favorites among the nominees. In particular, he’s rooting for Amy Poehler, with whom he used to share the “Weekend Update” anchor desk. Poehler, who previously has been up for 10 Emmys but never won, is nominated this year as best actress for her NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.”

Some guests will be appearing as unsubs throughout the season, such as Alicia Coppola, previously on “Jericho.” She will play Lisa Randall in the fourth episode. C.S. Lee, who played Vince Masuka on “Dexter,” will now play a creepy teacher. Also added to the cast is Kerr Smith. The premiere of season 10 will feature him as the unsub. His previous roles include Jack McPhee on “Dawson’s Creek” and Ryan Thomas on “Life Unexpected.” Perhaps finally some of our questions that linger from season nine will be answered. “Criminal Minds” will premiere Oct. 1 at 9 p.m. on CBS.

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Thursday August 21, 2014

Changes to WVU Alert the right choice West Virginia University recently announced a change to its emergency text messaging system. WVU Alert is a system that notifies students via their MIX email and text message of a potential threat, security issue or University closure. Previously, students had to go online and sign up for the WVU Alert on their own. Now, all students are automatically enrolled and must opt out if they wish to

no longer receive the text messages. This is a crucial change in order to continue to improve the effectiveness of emergency communication at West Virginia University. Although the previous method proved to be successful most of the time, not every student enrolled received the alerts – meaning not everyone would be made aware that a potentially dangerous situation could have been going on around them.

our view By making changes to the WVU Alert system, the University is showing its commitment to keeping all students safe during potentially dangerous situations. This happened for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the WVU Alert system was not working properly, and some who had

signed up didn’t receive a notification while others might not have signed up to get the alerts at all. Either way, it caused some stu-

dents to be out of the loop, which should never be the case in times of emergency. All students should be alerted of any potential danger on or near campus. So, WVU’s motion to automatically enroll students into the system shows its commitment to student safety. Students may opt out of receiving the text messages, but we strongly encourage them to keep themselves enrolled. Unfortunately in today’s

world, dangerous – or potentially dangerous – things can happen anywhere. Wouldn’t you feel better knowing you were informed and prepared if the unimaginable happened? If for nothing else, students should pay attention to the alerts for weather-related University closings. Our staff commends WVU on the move and hope it continues to make student safety a top priority. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

(Trying to) remember my final FallFest experience

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Kendrick Lamar performs during FallFest earlier this week.

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It ends where it began, wasted on the Mountainlair Green, rapping along with one of my favorite rappers, blithely dancing and meeting new friends. Yes, this last FallFest was, probably, my last drunken hurrah on that square turf assembly ground. FallFest is the semester kick-off, a time of new beginnings and the marker

of another school year. For these reasons, I felt a shiver of melancholy creep up my back as I stepped through the security check-in one last time. The hopeful bliss I experienced my freshman year had been flashing through my thoughts all day. Words can’t describe that original freshman feeling of joy. The hunt for alcohol and a safe place to pregame with your dormmates is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You get to meet new people and recap the first day of class.

I’ve found Fallfest to be the catalyst for most high school sweetheart breakups as well. I, on the other hand, woke up Monday sore, tired and hungover. It turns out being a part of the University’s “party school” image problem has done my body no favors these last four years. To make matters worse, I had a late class that severely cut into my pre-gaming time. My night even started off the same as it did four years ago, wet, first with a light rain, then with shots.

A bottle of whiskey down and I’m out the door. My crew and I schmooze our way into a quick entry, and, before you know it, I’m front left of the concert. The music blasts and people cheer. There was a palpable energy in the air when Kendrick Lamar stepped to the front of the stage. He rocked the crowd with bangers such as “m.A.A.d City” and “Backseat Freestyle.” Despite this, the concert was only decent. He saved his oldest, least-known songs

for last, and the sound system was iffy at best. I know I shouldn’t complain because it is a free concert and all, but it didn’t live up to WVU’s usual standards. It was a far cry from the incredible Ludacris event that was FallFest 2010. Luda killed it with classics like “Pimpin’ All Over the World” and the forever tasty “Blueberry YumYum.” You could smell the energy in the air that night. To be fair, though, I was incised with excitement with it being my first day of college and all.

Who am I kidding, Ludacris ruled and Kendrick was “meh.” Getting old sucks, but five Fallfests seems a bit much at this point. For myself and many more, the college experience started on that turfed spit of land. Now, the beginning of the end is upon me. I would like to thank WVU for its one-of-a kind FallFest and the memories that came with it. Well, at least the ones I can remember. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

The contagious passion of WVU’s local LARP group hannah chenoweth columnist

When West Virginia University students hear the term “LARP,” they may conjure up an image of the people in costumes sometimes seen balancing on the tightrope outside of Brooks Hall, and not much else. To be honest, I had no idea what LARPing was about until I decided to see for myself Sunday. What I experienced blew my mind. Even as an “outsider,” I could feel the passion, enthusiasm and pure adrenaline radiating within the group. Not to mention an extremely impressive knowledge of medieval history. There are so many elements to LARPing that I didn’t realize. It’s not just rules, but little details as well. Our local group in Morgantown is called the Ruby Hills Amtgard. There’s so much variety within LARPing that I’m going to use the term “amtgarder” rather than “LARPer.” There is such an amazing amount to learn

that joining can seem intimidating. But as John Christodoulou, a member for two and a half years, said, “We’re really just medieval enthusiasts.” The group warmly welcomes all new members, and absolutely no knowledge or experience is required. Amtgard is defined in its rulebook as a “swords and sorcery styled medieval combat, culture, and sciences organization.” The 70-page rulebook can tell you virtually anything you’d think to ask. LARPing is not limited solely to the sport aspect of dueling and battle games. Although hitting people with foam weapons is awesome, there is a rich diversity of artistry, combat, leather making, armor making, cooking feasts, history and woodwork involved. There is truly something for everyone. The games are based on the honor system, and there are very strict safety rules to ensure no one is injured. Every weapon must be checked for legality beforehand, and the tips of the padded weapons must have a wider diameter than an eye socket. What began

as a few innocent questions about dueling led to a sword being thrust into my hand. A second later, I was part of the circle. I hardly had time to be terrified as an experienced amtgarder tapped my sword to begin the match. The basic rules were easy enough for me to grasp. There are five locations in which fighters can hit; both legs, both arms, and the torso. I was relieved to hear that the head and neck are off limits. Two wounds to one of these locations equals death, or just one wound to the torso. Although I lost pretty quickly, I also realized just as quick the incredible adrenaline rush that comes with dueling. As Christodoulou says, “The passion behind Amtgard is that you do it in real life, not a video game, and no video game controller can compare to that experience.” An element of the passion behind the duels and battle games is also the role-playing aspect. It’s totally up to you how far you take it. Some amtgarders choosing to take on a character name and leaving it at that, others creating in-

tricate background stories or getting heavily involved in costumes. There are endless opportunities for creativity in Amtgard. Woodwork, sewing, armor making and leather working are all crucial parts of the organization. This may be a generalization, but many students join a club because it is related to their major and will look good on a resume. The meetings are half an hour once a week and everyone has a glazed look while checking their phones. The Ruby Hills Amtgard was nothing like what I just described. It was pure fun. Everyone was there because they simply love it. It is a spirited and lively group that is welcoming to all experience levels. Every Sunday at noon, the group of about 10 to 20 meets at the Rec Center pavilions between the Student Rec Center and the Creative Arts Center, even in the winter. I would strongly encourage anyone looking for something new and exciting to check out the world of Amtgard for themselves. hannah chenoweth/the daily athenaeum

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Alex Troast is one of the many talented duelers in the Ruby Hill Amtgard.

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THURSDAY AUGUST 21, 2014

123 to host Back to School Bash By Ashley Denardo Associate A&E Editor @amdenardo

Students at West Virginia University are almost through the first week of classes for the fall 2014 semester. To celebrate, 123 Pleasant Street is hosting a Back to School Bash, featuring Culture Thief, Sleepwalker and Ghost House. Friday, poor college students and Morgantown residents can enjoy a night out with live music for a whopping $5. Culture Thief is an indie rock band from Fairmont, W.Va. The band is comprised of six musically diverse members who all grew up making music together. “I believe the thing that sets us apart is the fact that we all have put 100 percent of our energy, time and passion into our music in every aspect of it,” said Craig DeBastiani, the lead vocalist of Culture Thief. “We only aim to be as honest as possible with our writing and playing.” While its sound is hard to describe, Culture Thief has been compared to Grizzly Bear, Modest Mouse and Led Zeppelin. The band is releasing its self-produced, debut album sometime this fall and will open the show Friday night. “We are very excited to share a live take on (the album) at Pleasant Street on Friday,” DeBastiani said. “Also, we have the utmost respect for both Ghost House and Sleepwalker. Both bands have been a blast to play out with and are stand-alone acts by themselves.” To learn more about the band, visit http://culturethief.bandcamp.com. Sleepwalker has been

Culture Thief will play at 123 Pleasant Street Friday at 9 p.m. rocking the Morgantown hear their music. Indie alternative band, scene since May 2011. This six-piece indie band Ghost House, is no stranger will bring its original mu- to Morgantown. sic to 123. Since 2012, the fourThe band was referred man band has brought to as “a who’s who of the a new sound to the local late night drinking circuit” scene and brought audiby LJ Giuliani, the owner ences “the soundtrack to of 123. your latest existential criVisit http://sleepwalk- sis,” as stated on the band’s erwv.bandcamp.com to Facebook page.

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“Anyone who is interested in discovering what the local scene is all about should come out and experience it firsthand,” said Geoff Minnear, guitarist for Ghost House. Ghost House will close the night. It’s the group’s first show this summer and will be its last until their new full-length album is

released. “I’m personally excited to play alongside old friends again and hear the best of what the local music scene has to offer,” Minnear said. “I just hope that we can be an example of how truly oneof-a-kind and special our local scene is to anyone who may not have had a

chance to see it firsthand yet.” To listen to what Ghost House has to offer, visit h t t p : / / g h o s t h o u s e w v. bandcamp.com. The Back to School Bash begins at 9 p.m. and is open to those 18 years and older. ashley.denardo@mail.wvu.edu

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

WVU looks to profit from international experience

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Ashley Lawrence shields the ball from a Kentucky defender during the 2013 season.

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After wearing a jersey representing their home country of Canada in the U-20 World Cup, three West Virginia women’s soccer players have returned to put on the Old Gold and Blue. Sophomore defender Kadeisha Buchanan, sophomore midfielder Ashley Lawrence and freshman forward Amandine PierreLouis were all selected to the Canadian U-20 World Cup team this August. The trio played games for several weeks with the Ca-

nadian team, making it to the knockout stage. A 2-0 loss to Germany sent the Canadian Mountaineers back to WVU. “It was amazing just getting to play along with top players and top coaching staffs,” Lawrence said. “It was a great experience.” While the experience was surreal for Lawrence and company, it came at the expense of not being able to practice and participate in West Virginia’s two exhibition games prior to the season opener. Time away from the team and returning at the beginning of the week has given

the three Canadians a short amount of time to prepare with their fellow Mountaineers for the season ahead. Even though the three of them haven’t been able to spend ample time in Morgantown with the rest of the team, they said they feel they’re ready to go for the season opener. “(I’m) slowly getting back into it, but I’m ready going into Penn State,” Lawrence said. Lawrence has only two summer practices with WVU under her belt. Buchanan said her main priority while in Canada was to do everything she

could to help Canada claim a World Cup, but she admitted that her team back in the States crept into her mind. “It was definitely in the back of my mind,” she said. “I can’t forget my family back in Morgantown, but obviously my main focus was the World Cup. But, I’m definitely glad to be back here.” Head coach Nikki IzzoBrown said she wished the best for the Canadian trio, but, at the same time, she said she’s happy to have them back. Izzo-Brown has never experienced this kind of situation while at WVU, but she’s

doing all she can to make sure they’re prepared for the season opener. “It’s been an interesting situation,” Izzo-Brown said. “Obviously, I’ve never been here (in this situation) before, but their recovery is important and integrating them back into their West Virginia family.” Even though Lawrence and Buchanan have been away, Izzo-Brown will still play the top 11 come Friday. “The best 11 are going to play,” she said. “If that means the best 11 includes the three Canadians, then that’s the direction we need to go.”

Lawrence and Buchanan are both All-Conference players, and their return to the team will certainly give West Virginia a boost heading into the matchup with the Nittany Lions. “I mean, any time you get two All-Conference players back, you can’t deny that the ability to change a game will be there,” Izzo-Brown said. Only time will tell if the lack of practice will hinder the three Canadians play and the West Virginia team as a whole, but the team is confident in the trio’s ability to hit the ground running. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

VOLLEYBALL

Lone senior McCoy ready to step up for West Virginia by nicole curtin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The only senior this season on the West Virginia University volleyball team is biology student and middle blocker Evyn McCoy. McCoy had a good season with the Mountaineers in 2013, starting 32 matches and finishing with 182 total kills, 117 blocks, 82 digs and 25 aces. She said being on the team all of her college career has made an impact. “I think it’s definitely been beneficial to have played only here, and I couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else,” McCoy said. “The family that I’ve made here, it’s like a home, and the coaching staff and where they want this program to be and where they want to see us go is something that I would never give up. I’ve been very blessed to play here.” In her three seasons at

WVU, McCoy has gone from playing in the Big East Conference to the volleyball powerhouse that is the Big 12 Conference. Along with the switch, she said she has seen growth throughout the years on the court. “Being the only senior, I’ve gotten to see a lot of change over the last four years,” she said. “The intensity level you see on the court now versus my freshman year has improved, (as well as) the level of competitiveness everyone brings to the gym. It’s just really cool to see how everybody of the last three years had an impact on where the program is now.” Head coach Jill Kramer has been coaching McCoy since her freshman year. Kramer said having her on the team that long has made a difference. “She’s been a big, big leader. She stepped into a situation where she needed

to play immediately - I think she played every set of every match her freshman year,” Kramer said. “She’s always been someone who’s been committed to the culture and the work ethic here, so she has been a great leader in that aspect.” Going into the 2014 season, McCoy said she has some expectations she would like to meet. “Personally, I have several goals: making sure I’m consistent and improving at the same time through each game and practice,” she said. “As far as our team goes, we have some pretty high aspirations for where we want to see the team at the end of the year, and it would be awesome to see us at the tournament.” As far as post-graduation plans, McCoy said she is not sure where she might end up. “Currently, I don’t have

any solid plans as far as that goes,” she said. “I would love to eventually get involved in the medical field and go to grad school. I’ve been on the pre-med track, which has been really interesting for me.” Playing volleyball after college may not be excluded from her list of options, according to Kramer. “I hope she does. I think that’s something that she’s been throwing around a little bit,” she said. “I think it makes it a little easier when you know one of your teammates has gone on to play. When she continues to work in the gym she’s going to give herself a good shot to do that.” McCoy is the only Mountaineer who has been coached by Kramer who did not transfer to WVU from another school or leave to play elsewhere. Both said this was important to them. The atmosphere built around the

Bautista ends Brewers win streak MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jose Bautista’s three-run homer capped a fiverun sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays outslugged Milwaukee 9-5 Wednesday, snapping the Brewers’ five-game winning streak. Bautista hit a 1-2 pitch from reliever Brandon Kintzler into the Brewers’ bullpen in right field. The homer made a winner of R.A. Dickey (1012), who gave up five runs in 5 2-3 choppy innings. Dickey left after Carlos Gomez’s two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth made it 7-5. Colby Rasmus also homered for Toronto, which outhit the NL Central leaders 15-10. Jimmy Nelson (2-4) took the loss after allow-

ing the first two runners to reach in the sixth. The Blue Jays, who were a season-high nine games out of first in the AL East entering the day, finished 2-6 on their road trip. The Blue Jays’ bats broke out for seven runs and eight hits between the fifth and sixth innings. Josh Thole and Munenori Kawasaki got the rally in the sixth with back-toback doubles before Bautista hit his 24th home run. Milwaukee had the potential go-ahead run up with one out in the eighth and NL doubles leader Jonathan Lucroy at the plate. The .304 hitter hit a hard bouncer to reliever Dustin McGowan for an easy 1-6-3 double play. Facing a former Cy

Young Award winner for the fourth straight start, Nelson gave up four runs and nine hits in 5 2-3 innings. Dickey, who won the Cy Young in 2012 while with the Mets, wasn’t much better after allowing eight hits. G erardo Parra had a double and triple off Dicke y, making him a career 6 of 9 off the knuckleballer. TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: RHP Brandon Morrow, on the disabled list since May 3 because of a torn tendon in his right index finger, has “cut it loose” in throwing side sessions but isn’t at full strength, manager John Gibbons said. Toronto hopes Morrow will be ready in September,

likely out of the bullpen. Brewers: Manager Ron Roenicke said he hasn’t started discussions about what to do with Mike Fiers once RHP Matt Garza returns from the disabled list with a rib cage muscle injury. Garza will go back into the rotation when ready, likely in early next month. Fiers is 3-0 with an 0.86 ERA in three starts since being called up Aug. 9 from Triple-A. ON DECK Blue Jays : After an off-day, Toronto returns home to face the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. RHP Marcus Stroman (7-4) will try to rebound from a rough outing, after he failed to get out of the first and allowed five runs on Aug. 15 to the White Sox.

volleyball team is something Kramer said McCoy might contribute to, based off of her time here playing on the team. “She is the first one to do that, so it’s for sure special,” she said. “A lot of the players are going to be able to leave their mark and leave

a legacy of the culture that we’re always going to create. “I think for her to be the first one to do that should be something she can always look back on and be proud of.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Thursday August 21, 2014

Nieves, Hamels lead Phillies past Mariners 4-3

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels goes through his windup against the Mariners Wednesday. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Wil Nieves doubled and had three hits and Cole Hamels got a victory when he wasn’t at his best as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday. Chase Utley had the goahead RBI and Ben Revere and Marlon Byrd drove in runs for the Phillies, who won for just the third time in their last nine. Kendrys Morales homered for Seattle, which was bidding to move 12 games over .500 for the first time since 2007. The Mariners, who are battling Detroit for the AL’s second wild-card spot, lost for just the third time in 10 games. Hamels (7-6) snapped his string of seven straight starts going at least seven innings, but picked up the win in a rare reversal of fortunes. The left-hander entered Wednesday with the eightbest ERA in baseball but there were more than 100 pitchers with more victories. Hamels didn’t have his best

stuff against the Mariners, giving up three runs on nine hits with four strikeouts, one walk and two wild pitches, but he got just enough run support and a lift from the Philadelphia bullpen. Jonathan Papelbon struck out two in a scoreless ninth for his 30th save in 33 opportunities. Jake Diekman followed Hamels and struck out four in two scoreless frames and Ken Giles fanned the side in the scoreless eighth. James Paxton (3-1) took the first loss of his career after the shortest outing in his 10th start, lasting just four innings while allowing four runs - one earned - on seven hits. The 25-year-old Paxton was 6-0 in his career. Morales’ 430-foot drive to center leading off the second gave Seattle a 1-0 lead. The Phillies tied it in the third on Byrd’s RBI single before the Mariners took a 3-1 lead in the fourth on Logan Morrison’s RBI double and Hamels’ wild pitch that allowed Morrison to score.

Philadelphia was helped by Paxton in the fourth. After Nieves led off with a single, Andres Blanco hit a liner off Paxton’s left ankle. The pitcher retrieved the ball but threw it away to put runners on second and third with no outs. Nieves scored on a passed ball and Utley’s RBI single made it 4-3. TRAINER’S ROOM Mariners: Paxton stayed in the game after taking Blanco’s line drive off the left ankle in the fourth inning. He appeared to limp slightly while walking back to the mound after covering home but didn’t seem to have any more noticeable signs of a problem. Phillies: OF John Mayberry Jr. had a pair of hits on Tuesday in his first rehab game with Triple-A Lehigh Valley at Pawtucket. Mayberry has been on the DL since July 21 with left wrist inflammation. UP NEXT Mariners: Seattle takes Thursday off before heading

Phillies catcher Wil Nieves celebrates scoring a run Wednesday. to Boston for a three-game series at Fenway Park beginning at 4:10 Friday afternoon. Felix Hernandez (134, 1.99) takes the hill for the Mariners for the first time since snapping his MLB record of 16 straight starts with seven or more innings

and two runs or fewer. Phillies: Following Thursday’s off day, RHP Kyle Kendrick (5-11, 4.90) takes the mound as Philadelphia opens a three-game home series with the Cardinals at 7:05 Friday. Kendrick is 1-3 with a 5.49 ERA in his last

seven starts. Following his last start, Kendrick apologized a day after storming off the mound and not waiting for manager Ryne Sandberg when he was lifted after allowing three earned runs in five innings of a 6-5 loss to the Giants on Saturday.

Martinez leads Rangers over Miami in homecoming

Adrian Beltre (center) is greeted by his teammates in the dugout Wednesday. MIAMI (AP) — Nick Martinez enjoyed his homecoming. And, after an anxious ninth inning, his friends and family got to celebrate a win. Martinez allowed two runs and struck out a career-high seven in six in-

nings of work, Alex Rios drove in two runs and the Texas Rangers survived Miami’s last-inning rally to beat the Marlins 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon. Marcell Ozuna and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered in the ninth for Miami, but the Rangers held on for a split of the quick two-game series. “It was great,” said Martinez, who had about 100 family and friends in the stands. “It was very spe-

cial. I got to pitch where it all started against a team I grew up watching. I thought that was pretty cool and even better than we came out on top.” Martinez (3-9) allowed six hits and threw 62 of 96 pitches for strikes. He was born in nearby Hialeah and pitched at Belen Jesuit Prep, about 12 miles from Marlins Park. Leonys Martin had three hits for Texas, which grabbed a 5-0 lead after

two innings. And after giving up the two solo homers, Neftali Feliz got his fifth save in six tries, striking out Donovan Solano to end the game with the tying run on base. Feliz closed it out moments after manager Ron Washington visited the mound and nearly pulled him. “He said, ‘Give me one more hitter’ and he said it like he meant it,” Washington said. “So I gave him

one more hitter.” Marlins starter Nathan Eovaldi (6-8) gave up nine hits and five runs, four earned, in five innings. Martinez had a 3-0 lead before taking the mound in his home city for the first time. Texas – which had been held to three runs or less in 14 of its last 18 games entering Wednesday – strung together four straight two-out hits in the opening inning. J.P. Arencibia’s double

brought Rios home with the first run, and Adrian Beltre came around when Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria dropped the relay. Martin’s single made it 3-0, and Rios’ second-inning double – on a popup that dropped in right – pushed the lead to 5-0. “I was leaving the fastball up in the zone, couldn’t get that slider to have that good bite to it,” Eovaldi said.

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A NEW BEGINNING

Will. Will is a little thicker than him. So Will is more of an interior type guy. (Shaq) is more of an outside guy. They’re different. They have different attributes.” Judging from the accolades he received at Gardner Webb, Riddick possesses the ability to be a difference maker. While he has the talent and potential, Cogdell said there will be plenty of adjustments he has to make before that potential can be realized. “I think each game he will get better and better. The speed is a little different from Gardner-Webb. The level of competition week-in and week-out is a little different. One thing about him is he’s very coachable. I think he’s going to be a great kid.” connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

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Redshirt senior QB Clint Trickett looks to rebound in his second season with WVU by anthony pecoraro associate sports editor @pecorarowvunews

When Clint Trickett transferred to West Virginia from Florida State in May 2013, he knew his role would be increased heavily. But, few could predict the setbacks he would have to encounter throughout the 2013 season. After starting just two games at quarterback in his two seasons as a Seminole, Trickett came to Morgantown in hopes of being named the starting quarterback during his redshirt junior season. After induring injuries and a sense of uncertainty surrounding the entire Mountaineer squad all season, he wasn’t able to accomplish what he desired in 2013. After being named the starter in June, Trickett has the opportunity to lead his own team without the worries of fighting for a starting position. “He’s done a great job of just taking over that group, and I think everyone in that group looks to him, no doubt,” said offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Shannon Dawson. “That’s what we wanted to get accomplished back in the summer when we named him the starter.” With the luxury of knowing the starting job is his, Dawson said the comfort level he’s seen out of Trickett has been way beyond where it was a season ago. “He’s probably a little

ers who are saving Trickett on every play - his offensive line. “It has a lot to do with (the) experience around him too,” he said. “Having a lot of capable bodies around you at quarterback helps, especially up front. Those five guys are doing a great job, which makes our job a lot easier.” Coming off offseason shoulder surgery, which caused him to miss spring practice, having strength up front will be important for Trickett. He said he knows the potential his offensive line holds this season. “The offensive line has played (phenomenally) as a whole – they’ve been blocking six guys with five guys,” he said. “All of the running backs have stepped up, and, as a whole, we have really improved.” Dawson said, although it wasn’t ideal to miss the entire spring, Trickett used all the resources he had to make sure he’d be back for the season. “He took advantage of his time off. He was involved and focused,” he said. Trickett said the chemistry among his teammates has drastically improved this year, especially with the Mountaineers returning 55 players from the 2013 squad. “Right now, we really do File photo WVU’s Clint Trickett shakes hands with fans following a victory against Oklahoma State in 2013. have continuity as an offense,” he said. “Coaches bit ahead of what I envi- doubt. He will tell you that year, he’s gained even have preached on it, and sioned,” Dawson said. “A himself.” more confidence in West we really are tight. We are year makes a big differIn addition to the expe- Virginia’s offense. so tight.” ence in the make-up of a rience Trickett has been Dawson said a lot of it quarterback – there’s no able to gain in the past has to do with the playanthony.pecoraro@mail.wvu.edu

Riddick hopes to help WVU defense by connor murray sports editor @dailyathenaeum

Having a dynamic pass rusher can change any game in a heartbeat and take a defense to the next level. West Virginia has experienced this first-hand. During the 2010 season, defensive end Bruce Irvin terrorized opposing quarterbacks, racking up 14 sacks – a program-best for a single season – and helped make the team’s defense elite. The Mountaineers finished No. 4 in the nation in average points allowed, giving up just 13.5 per game. Since Irvin’s breakout season, West Virginia’s defense has slipped into the bottom of the barrel in college football. The tables started to

turn in 2013. Senior defensive end Will Clarke, who was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL draft, finished No. 6 in the Big 12 with six total sacks and mentored the rest of West Virginia’s defensive line throughout the season. While Clarke is gone, there may be a new impact pass rusher ready to emerge for the Mountaineers in 2014. After spending his first three seasons at Gardner Webb, defensive end Shaquille Riddick has transferred to West Virginia. He was one of the best pass rushers in FCS football in 2013. He was named an FCS All-American after leading his team with eight and a half sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Heading into the 2014 season with one year of eligibility left, West Virginia’s

coaching staff is working to get Riddick up to speed as quickly as possible. “He’s behind right now, just for the fact that we couldn’t work with him in the summer time. Coach Cogdell and coach Bradley have done a great job getting him caught up in the last couple days,” said defensive coordinator Tony Gibson. “Day one (of camp) was really his first day of coaching. He didn’t know anything, what we were doing or how we were lining up.” Just as Riddick is soaking in all he can before the 2014 seasons starts, so is first year defensive assistant Damon Cogdell. Like Riddick, Cogdell enjoyed plenty of success before coming to West Virginia. He was the head coach of the Miramar High School football team in Mi-

ami from 2007-14 and finished with an overall record of 72-19 in his high school career. After working with Riddick in fall camp, Cogdell said he has the potential to be a disruptive force in the pass rush. “He’s got a great attitude. He’s positive. He’s the first one here and the last one to leave. He asks a lot of questions. He’s going to be a good kid for us. We’ve just got to get him to learn the defense inside and out,” A credit to his pass rushing ability, Riddick has drawn comparisons to Will Clarke during camp. While he may be able to duplicate Clarke’s production, Cogdell said the two players have a very different skill set. “He’s his own person. He’s a different player than

WVU versatile at every position The West Virginia football team wrapped up fall camp Saturday with a live 11-on-11 scrimmage inside Milan Puskar Stadium. As the Mountaineers now shift their focus to preparing for preseason-No. 2 Alabama on Aug. 30, there are still several ongoing position battles that weren’t resolved during camp. On defense, sophomore Jeremy Tyler and true freshman Dravon Henry are still battling for first team reps at free safety. Tyler, who saw action in eight games last season while starting one, took all of the first-team reps in Saturday’s scrimmage with Henry wearing a green noncontact jersey. Henry, a former four-star recruit out of Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Pa., was one of WVU’s most prized recruits in its 2014 recruiting class. He split first-team reps with Tyler for the majority of fall camp. Head coach Dana Holgorsen is still looking for a starter to emerge at the second cornerback position opposite of established starter Daryl Worley. Redshirt junior Terrell Chestnut and redshirt senior Travis Bell split reps during the scrimmage. Bell, who is the more experienced of the two, played in all 12 games in 2013, he started nine at cornerback. Chestnut saw action in 10 games in 2012, but the coaching staff said they like how Chestnut is playing lately. FCS-transfer Shaquille Riddick figures to make a push for playing time at defensive end. Riddick, who was an FCS All-America selection in 2013 before transferring to WVU, took reps with the second-team defensive line Saturday. “I think we’re a good, solid two-deep on defense,” Holgorsen said. “I just don’t know who the starters are, and I don’t know what the rotations are going to be yet.” On offense, the coaching staff is still evaluating the running back competition. The Mountaineers backfield consists of six highly talented backs who all bring a different dynamic to the game. Holgorsen and offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson have repeatedly expressed their pleasure with redshirt sophomore Rushel Shell. Sophomore Wendell Smallwood was also seen taking first-team reps during the scrimmage. Redshirt senior Dreamius Smith is the team’s returning leading rusher with 494 rushing yards in 2013, but running backs coach JuJuan Seider and Holgorsen have both said that carries will likely go to whoever has the “hot hand” during the game. Seniors Mario Alford and Kevin White have established themselves as starters at receiver, but Holgorsen said he’d like to find a few more guys to rotate and add depth at the position. In Holgorsen’s offense, depth at receiver is crucial because players can easily get gassed after running multiple routes in a row. Sophomore Daikiel Shorts was seen taking reps with Alford and White with the first-team offense during the scrimmage, while sophomores Vernon Davis and Devonte Mathis worked with the second team. The Mountaineers still have the remainder of this week to work out the kinks in the depth chart before turning the page to gameday preparation.

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WVU QB Clint Trickett attempts a pass during a game in 2013.

dillon durst Sports writer @dailyathenaeum