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October 25, 1928: The Silver Bridge had a twin bridge upstream on the Ohio River, built by the same contractor and engineer and to the same design. This bridge from St. Marys, West Virginia, to Newport, Ohio, opened to traffic a few months after the Silver Bridge, on October 25, 1928. It was closed immediately after the collapse of the Silver Bridge, initially replaced by ferry service and later by a new bridge. The 1928 St. Marys bridge was demolished in 1971,except for a non-suspension truss access span which carries visitors to Middle Island, a part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

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NEWS

Power supply to PRT causing breakdowns

BY KAYLA GAGNON STAFF WRITER

Early last week, temperatures went down, and so did the PRT. “Last week when the PRT was down it was a major inconvenience to me,” said Kayla Starcher, a freshman journalism student from Greenburgh County, West Virginia.

“I missed the bus twice because people that usually take the PRT were at the bus stop, and I was fifteen minutes late to my first class because I got on the bus five minutes after class started,” Starcher said.

Maggie Heflin, a freshman biology student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, said she missed class because of PRT problems.

“When I went to get on a bus, they didn’t have one there either,” Heflin said.

Randy Hudak, the senior associate vice president of WVU Facilities and Services,

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The PRT Engineering Station at the Evansdale Crossing is a popular stop for students who wish to grab a coffee or a bite to eat. said the cause of the breakdown was a problem with the power supply.

“We found the power supply that intermittently dropped power to the system, and so that would cause the issue that the system de-

tected, and then shut the whole system down,” Hudak said.

As of Friday, the PRT has gone down 114 times this semester, with the total time down being 50 hours, according to an unofficial PRT moni-

tor account.

“Any true breakdown or failure gets repaired and tested if it’s car related or track related, and then we put it back into service,” Hudak said. “So we can repair things relatively quickly so any type

of outage it might be five or ten minutes to clarify, fix and get back in service.”

Over the summer, the PRT underwent renovations to its computer system. It cost the University $52.6 million to implement the system.

There are currently 11 cars that run on this new system, and they are being tested after the PRT’s closing time on weekdays.

Hudak said this doesn’t affect anything on the older system.

“The goal right now is to do a full transition in the summer and convert over [to the new system],” Hudak said.

At night, preventative maintenance is performed on the station and cars.

“The maintenance crew makes updates and improvements, and just checking things after hours,” Hudak said.

Hudak apologized for the inconvenience last week.

“We try to be very sensitive to the students, and make sure they get to class on time. We’ll do whatever we have to as well to assure that they get there on time,” Hudak said. “They need to be aware of when the shuttles are running, and through social media staying in tune with what’s going on.”

Firearm fatalities climbed in West Virginia after concealed carry law passed in 2016

BY JENNA GILBERT, ALRASH EED BENTON AND HEATHER LEE NAPLES CORRESPONDENTS

West Virginia State Trooper David Fry was on duty one evening last March when the call came in: a report of domestic violence at an apartment in Alum Creek, a small town in southwest West Virginia.

When Fry arrived at the address, he was shot in the shoulder and wrist, allegedly by Jeremiah Yeager. Fry managed to get back in his car and drove himself 20 minutes away to the Southridge area of Charleston where he was met by paramedics and other officers. He survived the shooting.

Since the passage of a new law that allows gun owners to carry concealed weapons without a permit, other West Virginians have not been so lucky. After the permitless concealed carry law went into effect in June 2016, firearm fatalities have risen by nearly 15 percent in the state of West Virginia, according to the Health Statistics Center at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

The data shows that firearm-related homicides increased by a staggering 39 deaths from May 2016 to May 2017, climbing to a total of 91

homicides. Since 2007, the number of homicides per year in West Virginia has averaged about 60, except in 2012, when state officials recorded 82 firearm-related homicides.

Gun-related suicide deaths also increased by two percent after the passage of the concealed carry law. Police shootings increased by 10 percent during the same period, with an overall total of 341 firearm deaths from May 2016 to May 2017. That includes deaths from homicides, suicides, firearm accidents and police shootings.

West Virginia’s experience is not unique. Across the nation, states that have lax gun safety laws have higher rates of deaths from firearms, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For example, states with tougher gun safety laws such as Massachusetts, California and New Jersey saw fewer firearm fatalities than states with less restrictive laws.

Charleston Police Chief Steve Cooper is among many law enforcement officials who don’t like the new concealed carry law, which enables any nonfelon over the age of 21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Previous to the law’s passage, anyone who wanted to carry a concealed weapon had to obtain training and buy

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An AK-47 assault rifle sits on display in a case in a gun shop. a permit.

“We’re concerned with what is likely a larger number of people carrying concealed weapons who have no training or experience with those weapons,” Cooper said.

Cooper and other law enforcement officers in West Virginia voiced opposition to the concealed carry bill when it was introduced, largely out of concern it would make it easier for drug dealers and other criminals to carry lethal weapons.

“The new law raises a great deal of concern when [officers] are dealing with someone who is likely involved in criminal activity, such as suspected gang members from large cities who

have come to Charleston to sell drugs,” Cooper said.

Before the law passed last year, police were able to stop and question people who were concealing firearms. They could legally check if the person carrying was allowed to own a gun and arrest those who were carrying the weapon illegally. In searching for weapons, police often came upon drugs and other illegal paraphernalia, Cooper says.

Advocates for gun control say they don’t find it surprising that West Virginia’s new concealed carry law has spawned an increase in firearm fatalities in the state.

“Untrained, unvetted peo-

ple are now carrying hidden, loaded guns in public. As a result, everyday arguments can escalate into shoot-outs,” said Allison Anderman, the managing attorney for the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a nonprofit in San Francisco, California, which analyzes gun violence data from all 50 states.

However, gun rights advocates say that no law would stop people from being irresponsible gun owners.

“People who are irresponsible with firearms, no law will change that,” said Keith Morgan, the president of the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, which authored the new law.

Another problem with the

new law is that someone from another state can cross state lines into West Virginia and conceal carry if they want to. However, West Virginia residents cannot go into other states carrying a concealed weapon because reciprocity only covers concealed weapons that are carried with a permit.

“West Virginia’s law regarding concealed carrying is not limited to residents,” Anderman said. “So anyone who meets the standards to conceal carry in West Virginia without a permit may do so.”

Roncie Bohanna, a young mother from Clarksburg, may have lost her life because of the new law. She was leaving a bar on the city’s north side around 4 a.m. on April 29 when she was caught in a gun battle between two men. Bohanna left behind two young daughters, ages 7 and 1, who are currently in the care of her parents and brother.

After Bohanna was killed, Michael Hawkins, 37, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment and attempted murder.

After the shooting of West Virginia State Trooper Fry, Yeager was charged with attempted murder of a police officer and domestic battery and assault.

Bond was set at $2 million cash only and no court date has been set.

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A student writes what consent means to him on a whiteboard during It’s On Us week.

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Peer Advocates pose with painted quilt squares.

Peer Advocates campaign for prevention

BY EMILY ZEKONIS CULTURE EDITOR With 11.2% of all college students experiencing sexual assault, WVU will join 95 nationwide organizations to fight against sexual assault on college campuses for It’s On Us Week.

“This week is important to involve students in WVU’s continued prevention and awareness efforts,” said Mariana Matthews, Assistant Director of Prevention Education. “We want to empower students to be aware of their rights, resources and the efforts the University is involved in at a local, state and National level.”

In January 2015, WVU signed on to national effort through the White House to increase campus sexual assault prevention efforts called “It’s On Us”.

“It’s On Us week provides an opportunity for college campuses across the country to combine prevention efforts each semester,” Matthews said.

Programming for the week will include movies, work-

shops, discussions and activities focusing on topics of healthy relationships, consent and how to have conversations about sexual assault and campus resources.

Friday night, a Survivor Vigil will be held on the Mountainlair Green from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“The vigil, a collaboration with AirForce ROTC, Army ROTC, SGA and other campus and community organizations, will provide a platform to support those who have been affected by sexual assault and interpersonal violence and to empower all to advocate for survivors,” Matthews said.

Events of the week are all hosted by WVU’s Peer Advocates, a group of students dedicated to serving as advocates and a support system for victims of sexual assault.

WVU’s Peer Advocates program began in 2014 as a 40-hour weekend training course covering prevention tactics. Since then, the program has grown into a full three-credit courses.

The courses cover full spectrum of what students

need to know about having difficult conversations and the resources available on campus. Students can then focus their studies and service with research, event opportunity and real life action as an advocate and support for victims.

Students can also get involved in Peer Advocates through volunteering and unpaid internships.

“We are a neutral program,” Matthews said. “If you’re a man, woman, engineering major, women’s and gender studies or doctorate grad, you are welcome. No matter what program you’re in, or what background you have, you’re welcome to join us.”

The Peer Advocate courses are offered every semester.

The spring course will be offered on Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. in the CPASS building.

For more information on the events of It’s On Us Week visit https://students.wvu. edu/know-this/2017/10/23/ join-wvu-peer-advocatesfor-special-it-s-on-us-weekevents.

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Students leave handprints on an It’s On Us banner.

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CULTURE

Medical Mountaineers promote LGBTQ+ inclusion

BY EMILY ZEKONIS CULTURE EDITOR WVU’s Health Sciences Campus introduces a new week-long celebration of education and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community taking place from Oct. 23 through Oct. 27.

“This is the first year for our LGBTQ+ Advocacy & Inclusion in Healthcare Week,” said Kacie Kidd, resident physician in internal medicine and pediatrics at WVU Medicine and event coordinator. “We felt that this week was important because LGBTQ+ health, and the health care disparities associated with the LGBTQ+ community, are not regularly taught in our health care curriculums.”

The week will consist of a series of lectures, social events and workshops sponsored by departments of WVU Medicine and the WVU LGBTQ+ Center.

Topics for lectures include the care of LGBTQ+ patients, gender and advocacy for LGBTQ+ community members.

Students will also be able to take part in SAFE Zone Training, learn about LGBTQ+ issues and become certified as advocates for the campus LGBTQ+ community.

The event is being organized

by Kidd with help from WVU SHAPE, Student Healthcare Al-

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WVU SHAPE members pose for a photo. liance for Promoting Equality.

“I grew up in a small town in [West Virginia], so to be part of a very progressive week here at school is really meaningful to me,” said Michael Phillips, WVU SHAPE leader. “It is very important to me that we can create a welcoming environment at HSC so that everyone can feel included, and I want to do my part to make sure that happens.”

Students in WVU SHAPE

draw on their experiences in the field to bring real-world pressing issues to the forefront of the week’s events.

“When I made the decision to return here for med school, it was important to me to bring some of the broadened inclusivity I experienced in urban settings back home,” said Chris Feghali, WVU SHAPE leader. “In order for us to provide the quality health care they deserve, or simply to en-

gage in the same society that they do, we need to take steps to move past the pointless and genuinely harmful preconceived notions of our youths.”

All events are free and open. For more information about the schedule of events, visit https://enews. wvu.edu/articles/2017/10/09/ lgbtq-healthcare-adv o c a c y - i n c l u sion-week-at-the-health-sciences-center.

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Dr. John Henry Pang of UPMC speaks about gender confirmation surgery at Okey Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Science Center.

Making a difference, one puzzle piece at a time

BY LEAH SCHOOLCRAFT CORRESPODENT The WVU Lambda Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at West Virginia University took to the streets to raise awareness for a worthy cause last weekend with the 48th Annual Run for Autism Awareness.

The event began in 1969 and used to coincide with the Backyard Brawl between WVU and the University of Pittsburgh. “The Run” is the chapter’s annual fundraiser for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh The Autism Run is performed in relay style, meaning that each runner takes turns running for a distance and then switches with another runner. The runners carry an American flag and a puzzle piece as they make their 78 mile journey.

The run begins on the outskirts of the city of Pittsburgh and continues down route 19 until they reach the West Virginia state line.

Alex Clements, President of Alpha Phi Omega and Coordinator of the Run has been participating for five years, start-

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Members of Alpha Phi Omega sing Country Roads after the Run. ing in 2013. She described it as her favorite service project that the chapter completes. “[The Run] is probably best kept WVU secret tradition and something that I am proud to have had the chance to be part of,” Clements said. “I think the

Autism Society changes lives, and we get a chance to help by raising money. I can’t think of a better cause.”

“The Run” takes over a year to plan. It involves working with outside donations to provide funds and services like

breakfast and drinks, planning the route and rallying runners. “‘The Run’ takes up a lot of my time but I can’t complain about it. I love this project, it is the most direct project that we do that changes lives,” Clements said. “My entire heart is

in this and I wouldn’t change anything.

Mary Wildman, a community relations manager at the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, spoke to the chapter that morning about the history of the organization, what they aim to accomplish, and what it means to her. She also spoke of her 21-year-old son, who has low-functioning Autism.

“We’ve trained all 540 magistrates across the state how to understand autism better, just in case they ever get an individual in their courtroom and they can help them a little bit more,” Wildman said.

Wildman described how the society is currently working with local businesses to offer students with Autism possible employment options.

“The Autism Society, the families, and I appreciate all that [alpha phi omega] does,” Wildman said. “Chances are pretty good that you’ve run into someone in your lifetime that has Autism.”

Charis Biscieglia, a freshman pledge of Alpha Phi Omega, was excited to participate in the run. She said that

although she was sore and tired, it was all worth it.

“When the hills got steep or I just thought I couldn’t run any farther I remembered that I wasn’t doing this for me, I was doing this for each of the families that the Autism Society of Pittsburgh helps,” Biscieglia said.

Biscieglia, as well as the other runners, started at 6:00 a.m. and ran until about 6:30 p.m. that same day to the finish line.

“What made this even better was the support we received from complete strangers,” Biscieglia said. “The number of honks and cheers from cars driving past showing support for our cause and encouraging us to continue was astounding.”

Since the initial run, Alpha Phi Omega has raised more than $100,000 for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh.

For more information about Alpha Phi Omega and the Autism Run please visit http:// wvualphaphiomega.webs. com/service.

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OPINION

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25, 2017

Sexual harassment and Harvey Weinstein: this isn’t new

BY PAYTON OTTERMAN CORRESPONDENT According to USA Today, Harvey Weinstein’s list of sexual misconduct accusers grew to 50 women on Monday.

A study conducted by Sharyn Potter and Victoria Banyard of New Hampshire University found that 38 percent of employed women had experienced harassment in the workplace.

According to a study analysis by Lilia Cortina of the University of Michigan and Jennifer Berdahl of the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business, only 2 to 13 percent of women who experience sexual harassment in the workplace file a complaint.

After looking at these statistics, why do only celebrities who speak up about sexual assault garner national attention? Why haven’t we been paying attention to this all along?

Bill and Hillary Clinton, self-proclaimed advocates for women, have major ties to Weinstein. According to The Washington Post, Weinstein has been a “political ally and major donor to the Clintons and the Clinton Foundation,” and the Clinton Foundation is going to keep Weinstein’s six-figure donation.

In an interview with CNN, Hillary Clinton said that Weinstein’s behavior cannot be tolerated, and she would’ve called

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Film producer Harvey Weinstein has recently come under fire for the alleged sexual assault of multiple actresses. him a friend before the allegations surfaced. However, Hillary Clinton still refuses to acknowledge an important part of Bill Clinton’s past, despite calling herself a feminist.

Bill Clinton is no stranger to sexual assault allegations. Ac-

cording to the Weekly Standard, Hillary Clinton’s law firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, silenced sexual harassment claims against her husband. Hillary Clinton parades herself as a woman for female empowerment, yet she shames the many women who

have spoken out against her husband.

Not only does Hillary Clinton devalue the stories of Bill Clinton’s victims, but she was one of the first to speak out about Donald Trump’s “grab ‘em by the p***y” comment calling his

Eminem speaks out against Trump: part of a bigger trend?

BY KAMERON DUNCAN OPINION EDITOR Eminem has been at the center of controversy for most of his career as a musician, and it seems that 2017 will be no different.

The infamous Detroit rapper released a scathing, critical verse aimed at President Trump during the BET Hip Hop Awards.

The verse, which aired on Oct. 10 on BET, saw Eminem take shots at the president’s immigration policies, criticism of protesting NFL players, and response to the tragedies in Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.

The verse was very profane and graphic in nature, two characteristics that have been typical in Eminem’s career.

Because of the vitriol displayed in Eminem’s verse, response on both sides was swift and forceful. Keith Olbermann, journalist and longtime political commentator, commended the effort, even referring to it as the “best political writing of the year, period.” Several other prominent members of the

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Eminem introduces the Detroit Pistons at the Little Caesars Arena. hip-hop community, including Redman and Snoop Dogg, applauded Eminem’s efforts.

On the other side of the argument, the verse saw its detractors. Jim Geraghty of the National Review saw Eminem’s attacks on Trump as hypocritical.

“Eminem delivered his litany of criticism in a tone of near-sputtering frustration, exasperation and outrage...which is how a lot of people across the political spectrum reacted to Eminem’s more incendiary lyr-

ics [in the past]”, Geraghty said.

Whether one agrees or disagrees with Eminem himself, his actions speak to a larger point: artists and entertainers using their platforms to make political statements.

The concept of artists speaking politically is nothing new, many prominent artists in history engaged in politically charged work or activism. Artists like Beyonce and Lady Gaga, in addition to entertainers like Ellen DeGeneres and Ellen Page have all incorporated

their personal political views into their work.

Some people, like Haleigh Fields, a strategic communications student from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, sees this as a positive.

“I think that artists have both a right and a responsibility to speak out,” Fields said. “It can be a good thing, especially when you consider how many people in the younger generation tend to not be as politically active or involved.”

“I can remember both Miley Cyrus and Ted Nugent being outspoken before and after the last two elections, and people with that kind of platform can be very influential,” Fields said.

No matter what side of the issues you fall on, influence can go a long way in deciding both elections and policy. Entertainers have many fans and followers, and an endorsement from a particularly popular group or individual can go a long way in deciding who wins and who loses.

Entertainers have always had the power to sway public opinion, and now more than ever, it seems that is indeed the case.

comments “deplorable.”

Although some of Trump’s comments regarding women were lewd, why do his words matter more to the public than Bill Clinton’s actions? Why did Hollywood cover up Weinstein’s actions, placing more value on

Trump’s comments than Weinstein’s actual assaults? Why does Hollywood still support the Clintons, even after multiple sexual misconduct allegations were filed against Bill Clinton?

Sarah Pearson, a freshman biology student from Easton, Pennsylvania, has a few questions for Hollywood as well.

Pearson said, “I just don’t understand why the Weinstein cover-up has gone on for such a long time. It doesn’t make sense that celebrities shifted their focus from a long line of serious sexual assault allegations to President Trump’s ‘grab ‘em by the p***y’ statement. Why was Hollywood focused on Trump’s words rather than real allegations, such as the Harvey Weinstein case and the long list against of sexual assault allegations against Bill Clinton?”

“If this had been a Republican working for Donald Trump, the media would be slandering Trump,” said Alayna Degenhardt, a journalism student from Weirton, West Virginia. “I feel that sexual assault is taken seriously until it’s someone from Hollywood and the liberal media hold to a high standard.

Because Weinstein is such a big advocate for the Clintons, and the Clintons are well-liked by Hollywood and the liberal media, this has been a cover-up for so long.”

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Food

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25, 2017

BY TIMOTHY MALLOY FOOD COLUMNIST

Authentic New York bagels come to Beechurst If you ask any New Yorker, they’ll claim there is no better place to eat a bagel than Brooklyn. Some will argue Queens, and a select few will even boast Staten Island as superior. The only thing any of them will agree on, however, is how wrong you are if you think your bagels are better than theirs.

To be fair, they’re right.

Something about New York bagels are simply different.

Some claim it’s the water that makes the bagels unique. Others claim it’s the melting-pot culture that makes the bagels of New York a step above the rest. Whatever it is, it’s a tough thing to clone.

The term “N. Y. Style Bagel” is a common, but usually disappointing thing for a New Yorker to see once they leave their comfort zone that is the Big Apple.

Bagel Crust Cafe is not one of these usual disappointments that a New York native may expect it to be. Boasting New York classics such as bacon, egg and cheeses while giving them Morgantown names, such as “the hangover,” these bagels are the closest thing you can get to “N.Y Style” without taking the trip to the city itself.

Taylor ham sandwiches are also available, if you want to venture into the wonderful world of New Jersey. If Philadelphia is more your style, they make a mean cheesesteak as well.

While the argument over which borough in New York has the best bagels continues to rage on, Josh Rothenberg, a finance student and Staten Island native, can attest to the legitimacy of the bagels over at Bagel Crust Cafe.

According to him, the ba-

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The rainbow bagel is one of the more unique options offered at Bagel Crust Cafe.

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gels are “the closest you can get to the real thing anywhere near here.”

Having been searching for a true bacon, egg and cheese since the beginning of his college career, the opening of Bagel Crust Cafe is a true “Godsend” to him.

While it will never be a New York bagel, Bagel Crust Cafe does the term “N.Y Style” justice. It isn’t a twin of a New York bagel, but more of a younger brother that’s taking his time learning from his older sibling.

You can’t clone perfection, but you can try; and although many have tried and failed, Bagel Crust Cafe has taken a New York classic and given it life on the busy Beechurst Avenue.

Bagel Crust Cafe offers a variety of bagels, from classic sesame seed to rainbow.

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Customers can also purchase gift cards.

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The Slender Man, a human-like monster, posesses teleportation skills in the game “Slender: Eight Pages.”

The top five best monsters in video games With Halloween being the scariest time of the year, there’s no better time to reflect on some of the scariest monsters in video games. After all, what’s good horror without something tall and murderous to scare the pants off you?

1. The Slender Man (Slender: The Eight Pages) An abnormally skinny figure fitted in a tailored black suit, the Slender Man looks almost human. That is, until you see his face: a smooth white dome, completely lacking in features. And even though he has no eyes, victims say they could feel Slender Man staring right through them.

Starting off as a series of images edited with Photoshop on the popular website 4chan. org, The Slender Man reached peak popularity with the release of the video game “Slender: The Eight Pages.”

Tasking the player with exploring a dilapidated camp site in search of the titular documents, “Slender” is made more difficult, and more terrifying, by the presence of the ever more aggressive Slender Man. In this case it’s the monsters ability to teleport that takes the game to heart attack levels. There’s more than one occasion I would turn a corner, see The Slender Man bearing down on me, book it in the opposite direction, turn a different corner and run right back into his grasp.

It’s more than a little frus-

trating, and sometimes it feels a bit like the game is cheating, “Slender” is a horror game. It’s not really supposed to be fair.

Plus seeing that blank face fill up your screen and stare down into your soul is throw-your -laptop-across-the-room levels of scary.

2. The Regenerador (Resident Evil 4) The ultimate “he won’t stay dead”, The Regenerador from “Resident Evil 4” can take a licking and keep on ticking.

A lanky humanoid figure with lizard skin, beady red eyes and enormous fangs, The Regenerador is one of the toughest monsters you’ll face in the entire game.

Ammunition is extremely limited in “Resident Evil 4”, so pumping half of your bullets into a Regenerador’s scaly hide just to see it keep shambling on is a huge threat. Without a weapon that can bring it down, for most of the game you’ve got just one option: run like your virtual life depends on it.

Later on you’re gifted a special gun capable of bringing the big lugs down, but for the first half of the game seeing a Regenerador meant one of two things: you got out of it’s way, or you died.

3. SCP-173 (SPC: Containment Breach) At first glance, SCP-173 just looks like a normal statue, albeit a large and ugly one. But then you blink and it moves a little closer. Another blink, an-

other little bit closer. And before you know it you feel fists of granite closing around your throat.

“SPC: Containment Breach” tasks you with escaping the underground facility that houses this monster, being stalked by it the entire time.

SPC-173 has a unique weakness; it can’t move if anybody is staring at it.

But as anyone who as ever lost a staring contest can tell you, keeping your eyes open for any length of time can be difficult. And that’s without the pressure of having a cursed statue in the room that wants nothing more than to snap your neck.

“Containment Breach” has a pretty novel mechanic in its “Blink Meter” which forces you to blink in game every once in a while, letting SPC173 get even closer. Combine that with the need to navigate the facility with your head over your shoulder, eyes wide open, and you have one of the most tense experiences in gaming.

4. Blackmore (Castlevania: Order of Ecclessia) You fight a lot of interesting monsters playing as a vampire hunter in the Castlevania series, but Blackmore is the coolest of the bunch.

A dark sorcerer, Blackmore can fight with his shadow, turning it into a hulking wolf like monster, capable of breathing black fire and slashing you with its claws.

Powering his magic with

his victims’ souls, Blackmore is a difficult battle. His shadow monster is huge, with many of its attacks taking up the entire screen. It’s easy to marvel at the magnitude of the fight, until a stray fireball knocks you back to your senses.

In a game with both Count Dracula and The Grim Reaper as bosses, it’s still the shadow wizard that stands out as the most memorable monster.

5. Pyramid Head (Silent Hill 2) A hulking shirtless man with a massive metal triangle encasing his head, pulling a knife along the ground too large for any normal being to wield, Pyramid Head is a frightening figure. Even more frightening is what he represents; repressed guilt and a desire for punishment.

The monster’s in “Silent Hill 2” are all metaphorical, reflections of protaginists James Sunderland’s shattered mind.

Pyramid Head is the spirit of retribution, a monster born from James subconscious desire to be reprimanded for his past.

He’s a monster that delivers a double whammy of fear; a hulking giant with a blade is frightening, but even worse is the knowledge you deserve whatever is coming for you.

There’s a reason the “Silent Hill” franchise is considered a classic.

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Abam becomes one of WVU’s best

BY CONNOR HICKS SPORTS WRITER With a goal in West Virginia’s win over TCU on Sunday afternoon, Michaela Abam cemented herself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in program history. In front of a packed Dick Dlesk Stadium, the Mountaineer faithful cheered on their seniors for one final game, and those fans who came out didn’t leave disappointed.

“It was so important for this team to come out and finish (TCU) off,” said WVU Head Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown.

“How great, too, on Senior Day that Alli Magaletta and Michaela Abam got the two goals.”

A second-half penalty kick

by Abam was converted to lead to a 2-0 win in the final home match of her career. With the goal, the senior from Houston continues to lead the Mountaineers in scoring with six goals and three assists. More importantly, the goal was the 38th of a storied career for the forward, moving her into a tie with Frances Silva for fourth place all-time in West Virginia’s record books.

Fourteen of Abam’s 38 career goals have been game-winners, proving how much of an impact her scoring ability has had on the program over the past four years.

With six goals this season, the senior forward leads WVU in scoring for a fourth year in a row. While Abam hasn’t performed quite as well as her

12-goal seasons the past two years, her presence alone in scoring opportunities has provided for scoring from other members of the West Virginia offense.

Eleven different goal scorers have finished for the Mountaineers so far this year despite the limited offensive production of the team compared to a year ago.

Abam not only leads the team in shooting, but has consistently outshot the opponent throughout the year. With 100 shots this year, she ranks second in the nation and is surpassed by Binghampton’s Kayla Saager. The next highest shooter on the Mountaineers, Sh’Nia Gordon, has less than half of Abam’s shot total.

Abam’s large shot total has led to 146 corner kicks this season, some of which have led to a goal for her teammates.

Despite a long list of awards, including Second-Team All American selection, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and four Big-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors, Abam still has her sights set on a national championship trophy. While Saturday was the final regular season home match for Abam, it’s likely that it wasn’t her last time taking the field in Dick Dlesk Stadium.

With another conference title, the No. 6 Mountaineers will return to Dick Dlesk to host the opening rounds of the NCAA tournament and one of the program’s all-time leading scorers will have one more chance to score in front of the Mountaineer faithful.

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Michaela Abam looks on as her teammate Bianca St. Georges battles a Texas Tech defender.

WVU aims to finish strong

BY JACK TOLMAN SPORTS WRITER West Virginia has struggled through MAC play so far this season. With the hopes of qualifying for the conference tournament in November, the team will need to finish strong against its final two opponents.

The top four teams of Akron, Bowling Green, Northern Illinois , SIU Edwardsville, Western Michigan and WVU qualify for the conference tournament. WVU is currently holding onto the fourth spot.

The problem for WVU is its inability to defeat the it should.

None of the team’s wins this season have come against a MAC opponent.

One of the major reasons WVU has struggled to win these games is its struggles to capitalize on offensive

opportunities.

The Mountaineers outshot 3-9-1 Northern Illinois 18 to six, and 6-7-1 Bowling Green 10 shots to six, but have come out of both those games with a draw.

Out of the 18 shots against NIU, the Mountaineers only landed three shots on goal.

Against Bowling green, only two of their 10 shots posed a threat.

Even against the top team in the MAC, Western Michigan, the Mountaineers were edged out because of their inability to capitalize.

“We lost the game, and it was a game we didn’t deserve to lose,” said WVU Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc. “We played them off the bark for most of the game and our lack of ability to finish on the attacking third is what cost us the game.”

Now, the Mountaineers are in a desperate battle for a tournament berth with NIU and

BGSU, none of which have a win in the MAC yet either.

The final two MAC matchups for the Mountaineers are against the second and third best teams in the conference, with the first coming against No. 19 Akron.

Akron is currently 2-1 in the MAC, with its only defeat in conference play coming against Western Michigan. In its two victories, the team put up five goals and allowed two.

WVU’s final and potentially the most important matchup of the MAC schedule will be against SIU Edwardsville. SIUE defeated both Bowling Green and Northern Illinois, but has also struggled at times.

SIUE’s only ranked matchup this season was against Michigan State, which it lost by a score of 1-0. Despite its fairly simple schedule, SIUE boasts a 7-7-1 record up to this point.

Like the Mountaineers, SIUE has struggled to score

this season, putting up one or less goals in 11 out of its 15 games and only scoring three goals in a game once. While the Mountaineers have also put up one or less goals in 11 out of their 15 games, they have scored three goals or more three times.

The matchup, which will be the season finale for both teams, will likely be defensive.

At some point, if the Mountaineers want to qualify, they need to start scoring. The team has only two goals in their last four matchups and only one in their three MAC games so far.

LeBlanc wants the team to capitalize on its chances going forward.

“We are dangerous,” LeBlanc said. “We are creating chances and getting into the right spots. Now it becomes about who will finish.”

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“I think we played well enough to win when it counted.”

- WVU head coach Reed Sunahara “I think we played well enough to win when it counted,” said WVU Head Coach Reed Sunahara. “They are good. Kansas State is very good. They have good pieces, and I thought we were lucky to get a win today.”

Both Swanegan and Montgomery are transfers from TCU. Montgomery is rounding out her second season with the Mountaineers, while Swanegan is completing her third and final.

The last time these teams met, West Virginia had a hitting percentage of .315 and recorded 56 kills, defeating TCU, 3-1, at the Coliseum. Ashleigh Martin and Allye Beth Deaton led the Horned Frogs that night with 12 kills each, while TCU hit .169 with 46 kills in their loss to WVU. TCU is entering the match

against the Mountaineers with a 9-11 record on the season and a 1-7 record in the Big 12.

The Horned Frogs’ one conference win was against Kansas State in early October.

In TCU’s most recent loss against No. 22 Iowa State, Abigail Buckingham led the offense and notched nine kills, with Sarah Langs recording four kills. Dani Dennison, the primary leader of the Horned Frog defense, led the team with nine digs. Kaylee Smith and Lamprini Konstantinidou recorded 10 and nine assists, respectively.

Thursday’s match in Fort Worth is set to tip at 8 p.m.

“Playing on the road is tough, so we have to make sure we take care of business at home and keep getting better,” Sunahara said. “We have to stay competitive.”

SPORTS WRITER West Virginia University junior Ginny Thrasher will represent the United States at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup on Thursday in New Delhi, India.

Thrasher will compete in the women’s 10 meter air rifle competition.

Thrasher is the only shooter that is representing the United States in the event, which is by invite only. She earned this invitation by winning a gold medal in last summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Last year, Thrasher claimed a bronze medal in the same event at the World Cup in Italy.

The junior is a big part of WVU’s success this season,

helping the team jump out to a 4-0 record. Against Ole Miss in the last match, she tied her career-high in air rifle with a score of 599.

She has been a part of the five Mountaineers to make up the aggregate score in all four competitions thus far.

Thrasher also swept the individual events twice this season, against Ole Miss and NC State.

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WVU defeated Big 12 opponent Kansas State last weekend in a five set thriller, 3-2.

Against the Wildcats, sophomore outside hitter Payton Caffrey led the Mountaineers with 25 kills and a hitting percentage of .298. Natania Levak and Mia Swanegan were right behind Caffrey with 10 and nine kills, respectively. Morgan Montgomery and Katelyn Evans each notched six kills, while Katie DeMeo finished with four.

Emma Anderson added 31 assists and Erin Slinde had 19.

Gianna Gotterba led WVU on the defensive side, recording 19 digs. Caffrey finished with nine digs, while Lindsay Proctor and Slinde each registered eight.

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SPECIAL NOTICES ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY PARISH-FAMILY ROSARY SERVICE. Knights of Columbus, located at St. Johns University Parish, is inviting all members of the Morgantown community to participate in the organization’s Family Rosary Program. This service will be conducted Sunday, October 29th at 10:30am. This rosary service will be conducted using a finger rosary. Knights will be providing all those in attendance with finger rosaries and prayer booklets. The booklets include a section on how to use the finger rosary and the prayers necessary for praying the rosary.

Participants may also bring their own rosaries to use during the service. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, by the Venerable Father Michael McGivney, a priest at St. Mary’s church in New Haven, CT. With charity as its first principle, the organization has grown to 1.88 million members worldwide.

Last year, the knights donated more than $173 million and more than 71.5 million hours of service to charitable causes. For those WVU student catholic men interested in charitable work on campus and around Morgantown, consider joining St. Johns council of the Knights of Columbus. Contact Nathan Williams, nrwilliams@mix.wvu.edu.

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