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Take a closer look at how West Virginia University’s campus will change with the implementation of Recreation and Student Health plans in the future. New Student Health facility The $19 million facility will be constructed where Printing Services sits.

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West Virginia University could have a new Student Health Center by the end of 2012 or early 2013 pending approval from the University Board of Governors. President James P. Clements tasked Narvel Weese, vice president of Business and Finance, and Ken Gray, vice president of Student Affairs, with preparing a proposal for a new Student Health Center to be presented to the BOG. The BOG will vote to accept or reject the proposal at today’s meeting. The proposed $18.8 million Student Health Center will house all departments of WELL WVU, which include Student Health Services and the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. It will also include a pharmacy in the 50,800-square-foot building on the Evansdale Campus across from the old Erickson Alumni Center. Primary care and urgent care options will be offered at the new facility. The hours will be set for student needs, Gray said, though urgent care hours will be extended. An information system will be available through a partnership with WVU Healthcare. The information, which includes medical records, can be shared with family doctors and emergency

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Rec plan calls for development of new fields, fixes for existing ones

“One of the things that I said to my team was that when we do something, we want to do it and be the best in the country. I said, ‘if we do a new health facility and redo the Rec plan, I want to be literally the best you can get. Mediocre is not good enough. We want to get it right.’“

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The West Virginia University Board of Governors will vote today on a six-year, $8 million overhaul of recreational space for club, intramural and recreational sports. The plan includes the addition of multiple fields, renovation and redevelopment of current facilities and a new partnership with Mylan Park, on the outskirts of Morgantown. WVU will increase club sports’ yearly budget to $150,000 by 2016. The University will also increase the amount spent on field maintenance by $125,000 by 2016. The University will spend $3.6 million on new construction from 2011-13. An increase in the student recreation fee of $10 starting in the fall of 2012 will be used to complete this project. The increase will make the recreation fee $115 per year. “We’re building for 10 to 20 years down the road,” said WVU President James P. Clements. “I didn’t just want to rush out and clear some dirt and put in a turf field and call it done. This is something we can be proud of 10 years down the road.” The committee, led by Vice President for Student Affairs Ken Gray and Vice President for Administration and Finance Narvel Weese, spent nearly 10 months

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Med Center PRT may be closed Saturday BY JOSH COOPER STAFF WRITER

Students may not be able to use the Medical Center Personal Rapid Transit at West Virginia University for this Saturday’s football game against the University of Maryland. Arlie Forman, associate director of the PRT, is hopeful the PRT will be operational by today but is not sure if it will be available in time for the football game. The Medical Center PRT has been unavailable since approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system shut down and has been in repair since then, Forman said. “It’s being worked on right now (Thursday), and people are going to be working on it all night,” Forman said. “We’re hopeful it will be operational tomorrow (Friday).”

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A monitor at the Walnut PRT station warns passengers that the Medical Station PRT is temporarily closed. H o w e v e r, inclement weather on Thursday may cause delays in repair, he added. The faulty HVAC system on the station’s PRTs can cause overheating of computer components and the on-

board computer system to fail entirely. “Because the computer components are very old, they heat up very fast,” Forman said. “If they overheat, they’ll fail.” WVU bus drivers are on call

for Saturday in case the PRT is unavailable by game time, said David Barnett, director of Charter and Shuttle Bus Services. “If the PRT is not available, we’ve called out drivers to be there for the game,” Barnett said. “It’s a high priority to get the PRT back up by (this) afternoon though.” The PRT has faced HVAC issues before, and WVU’s Department of Parking and Transportation may replace the system entirely if problems persist, Forman said. WVU’s Department of transportation has provided a bus service for students who park at the medical center. The bus service runs from Mountaineer Station to the crosswalk at Towers. The PRT is currently being renovated by the University.

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The blue remains of a portable toilet are in the Coliseum parking lot after the toilet caught on fire earlier Thursday afternoon.

2 vehicles damaged in Coliseum lot fire BY TRAVIS CRUM and JOSH COOPER

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A portable toilet caught fire at West Virginia University’s Coliseum parking lot Thursday afternoon, resulting in two damaged vehicles. No injuries were reported. The portable toilet was stationed on the A1 student lot of the Coliseum and caught fire at approximately 2 p.m., said John Bolt, director of News and Information Services. The Morgantown Fire Department answered the call around 2:10 p.m. By the time emergency vehicles arrived on scene, the portable toilet had melted almost entirely. “Most of it was gone by the

Members seek information on retention, hiring issues by samantha cossick associate city editor

on Thursday. Faculty retention and hiring were some of the main points Stolzenberg and Cottrell presented to the Board. “One of the things we need to think about is the retention of faculty,” Stolzenberg said. “It is very expensive to replace faculty.” He said it is hard for faculty to balance their research and scholarship work with their

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Stolzenberg said. The increased teaching loads and decreasing research support makes it difficult to retain and attract new faculty members, he said. “The competition has gotten to a higher level across the board,” Stolzenberg said. According to research from the American Association of

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teaching workload. “We don’t really have a lot of information on why people are leaving,” Stolzenberg said. Some factors may include their level of teaching, compensation, workload, support and feeling valued by the University, he said. In 2008, WVU had a student to faculty ration of 23-to-1 and ranked 112 among universities in terms of research dollars,

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time we got there,” said Lt. David Custer of the Morgantown Fire Department. “We were more concerned about the vehicles.” The two vehicles, one car and one truck, were parked beside the portable toilet when it caught fire. The flames caused damage to the front ends of the vehicles, but they did not catch on fire, Custer said. Custer said he is still investigating the fire’s cause. Bolt said he is unsure whether the University would be responsible for the cars’ damages. “I don’t know the answer to that right now,” Bolt said. “We

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Continued from page 1 rooms, Weese said. The building will have 5,000 square feet of space allotted for future expansion and approximately 100 parking spaces. “If we’re going to do it, we want it to be the best in the country,” Clements said. “We want it to be something that we’re proud of, that you’re proud of. In my eyes, this is the right plan. Even though it’s more expensive, we’re tackling a lot of things at once.” Weese said if the proposal is approved, construction would start in the spring. The building will be open to students, faculty, staff and the Morgantown community, Clements said. “The important thing to stress is the facility is being built for students; that is the whole intent,” Clements said. “I think the ability to open the door to others, for example, faculty and staff, helps on the financial side to make it possible to build the building.” Student health fees were increased this year by $10 to help fund the building. The proposal includes a possible $1 to $2 increase in fees in 2014. An estimated 80 percent of students will be billed based on their parents’ health insurance for Urgent Care, Weese said. The University is also looking into finding health insurance options for students without it. A wide-range of insurances

will be accepted, Weese said. The University projects insurance companies will reimburse $68.25 for primary and acute treatments, and $36.75 will be given back per visit for behavioral medicines. Hiring more faculty and staff members will depend on the facility’s usage, Gray said. “It will be a different kind of collaboration than currently exists with some of the private doctors in Ruby (Memorial Hospital),” Clements said. The proposals have been in the works for the past year. A new student health center has been an idea for the past 20 years, Clements said. A new facility was in the 2010 strategic plan, but it was not completed in time. An executive team including Weese, Gray and Health Sciences Campus Chancellor Christopher Colenda will oversee the facility’s construction. The Student Government Association president will also serve on the committee. Clements said the new facility was a team effort that came about from years of work from many different people. “Past student administrations – particularly those of Jason Parsons and Jason Zuccari – along with the current SGA team led by Chris Lewallen and Ron Cheng – are to be commended for championing improvements to Student Health Services and additional campus recreation space,” he said. “All of these student leaders – and some before them – had these issues among their high-

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est priorities, and I am grateful for their leadership and their patience as these plans took shape.” SGA President Chris Lewallen said “it’s about time” for a new facility. “Thank goodness. It’s been a student issue here for more than 10 years, and people in the administration and students have been working very hard on it,” he said. Lewallen hopes the new wellness facility’s reach is felt across the state. “It’s what we need, it’s what the University needs, and it’s what the state needs to move forward with health and wellness,” he said. “West Virginia is not the most healthy state, and to turn that around it needs to start at the state’s land-grant University.” Lewallen cited the building as a testament to how Clements is taking on student issues. Also, he would also like retail space to change the atmosphere of going to see a doctor included in the facility. “When you go to the doctor’s office, you’re sick in there and kind of get down in the dumps,” Lewallen said. “We want to change that whole atmosphere.” Student Health moved under the Student Affairs wing in 2009, after being part of the Health Sciences Campus for five years. The facility will replace WVU Printing Services, and Weese said the University is looking for places to move the department now. melanie.hoffman@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 developing a plan, which was expected to be finalized in June. However, the timeline changed as WVU tried to develop a stronger plan. “It took us a little bit longer to get to this point, but we really wanted to get it right,” Gray said. At the St. Francis fields area adjacent to Towers, a complete renovation of the area will take place. A turf soccer field and grass soccer field will be constructed, which can be turned into four flag football fields. In addition, there will also be five hard-surface tennis courts in the area near where the baseball diamond sits today. A walking trail will also be placed around the area. The tennis courts nearest Towers will also be resurfaced. “This is a huge leap forward from where we are now,” Gray said. “This is really a state-of-the art facility and puts us where we need to be heading into the future.” Construction for this phase will begin in the spring and should be completed by next fall, Weese said. An architect will be on board “in the very near future,” he added. “This is a relatively simple construction as far as this goes,” Weese said. “It’s moving some dirt, putting in some asphalt and lighting. The real challenge is going to get the grass to grow.” The Medical Center flag football fields will be resur-

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Pictured is the St. Francis area that will be redeveloped over the next year. faced and lights in the middle of the field will be moved to the outside. That field will also be able to be used for soccer and cricket, among other sports. This will take place following the St. Francis fields project. At the Mylan Park complex, a turf rugby field will be constructed along with an outdoor track. In addition to the two baseball and two softball fields at the complex, another baseball and softball field will be constructed. Students will also have the opportunity to use the indoor facilities, including Pro Performance, as well. Rugby, baseball and softball fields are expected to be completed by the start of the spring semester. Mylan Park officials signed a partnership agreement Monday. WVU is expected to sign it following approval from the WVU Board of Governors. Students will still be able to use Athletic Department facilities as scheduled in the past.

The lacrosse team will continue to use Milan Puskar Stadium for practices and matches. “Everything else that has been in place will be there,” Weese said. “We don’t see this as going away from what we are currently doing with athletics, but building upon that.” The University will implement a scheduling system similar to what it uses for classes to alleviate some of the issues in the past. A preliminary schedule for each field was attached with the plan and submitted to the Board of Governors today. Clements committed $1.5 million toward improvements in his State of the University speech last October. “I’m proud we made sure that we got something that would not only solve the recreation issues of today, but for a long period of time,” Weese said. “This may not be the end of the deal.” anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

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Students attend career fair seeking jobs, internships BY SARAH O’ROURKE CORRESPONDENT

Students seeking potential internships and job opportunities attended a career fair Thursday, in the Mountainlair at West Virginia University. The career fair, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featured nearly 70 employers. Brandon Welsh, a junior accounting major, said he came to the fair because it was a requirement for one of his classes. “The more important reason was to take advantage of the opportunity it provides,” he said. Welsh said he came to meet potential firms where he could intern with during the summer. He was unsure whether he wanted to stay in Morgantown or in his home state of Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area. “I had somewhat of a success, but I did not get an official offer,” he said. “Some meetings with employers

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Some factors may include their level of teaching, compensation, workload, support and feeling valued by the University, he said. In 2008, WVU had a student to faculty ration of 23-to-1 and ranked 112 among universities in terms of research dollars, Stolzenberg said. The increased teaching loads and decreasing research support makes it difficult to retain and attract new faculty members, he said. “The competition has gotten to a higher level across the board,” Stolzenberg said. According to research from the American Association of University Professors, the average salary for a public doctoral institution in 2009 was $116,720. The average salary for a professor at WVU is $102,900, he said. Compared to peer institutions WVU will play in football this year, the University’s faculty pay only beats Coastal Carolina University, Marshall University and Louisville, Stolzenberg said. The University is also faced

with them. Hartman said he found a “very potential” internship at the career fair. Vic Baker, software specialist at Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center, said he did not meet many potential employees to hire during the career fair. Baker said MATRIC is looking for students with computer science majors and degrees, and there were not many applicants who met that criterion at the fair. Despite the harsh economic times, Baker said MATRIC is having difficulty finding people to fill the positions they offer. Baker said MATRIC also looks for applicants who are creative problem solvers and who are comfortable working alone and in groups. “Were excited to be able to provide an economic base for those who have the desire to stay in West Virginia,” he said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Junior marketing major Sarah Cartwright gives her resume to representatives from BB&T Jon Greer, right, and Reed Davis, left, during the career fair in the Mountainlair Thursday.

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The West Virginia University Board of Governors is reaching out to different constituent groups through individual meetings. The BOG met with Alan Stolzenberg, Faculty Senate chair; Lesley Cottrell, Senate chairelect; and Robert Griffith, faculty representative on the BOG, on Thursday. Faculty retention and hiring were some of the main points Stolzenberg and Cottrell presented to the Board. “One of the things we need to think about is the retention of faculty,” Stolzenberg said. “It is very expensive to replace faculty.” He said it is hard for faculty to balance their research and scholarship work with their teaching workload. “We don’t really have a lot of information on why people are leaving,” Stolzenberg said.

went well, and others went not so well.” Chantel Perry, a senior pre-computer science major, said she also attended the career fair to look for an internship. Perry said her GPA is not where she wants it to be, but she was encouraged by her peers to showcase her well-roundedness. She thought the career fair would be a great opportunity to do that. “I have an unpaid internship with DubVmenus.com right now, but I am looking for a paid internship,” she said. Perry said she is graduating soon and wants an internship afterward. “Almost everyone I know on the Engineering Campus has gotten an internship through the University,” she said. Tyler Hartman, a junior medical engineering major, said the most important thing about the fair is being able to give resumes to employers and making face time

Constitutionality of same-sex marriage provides debate by jessica leppar correspondent

In honor of Constitution Day, the West Virginia University College of Law hosted a lecture on same-sex marriage and how it relates to the Constitution. Ruth Robson, the Visiting John T. Copenhaver Chair of the College of Law and a professor at the City University of New York School of Law, presented the lecture on Thursday. The Constitution Day lecture focused on previous controversial rulings concerning same-sex marriage rights in order to provide a Constitutional context with which to examine them. It was designed to help inform students about the structure of legal arguments, not so much provide a case for or against same-sex marriage,

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Robson said. Robson used examples from states, such as Hawaii, Iowa and Massachusetts, to help students better understand how the issue relates to the Constitution. Even if students do not work with a same-sex marriage or Constitutional case, the kind of arguments and skills learned are important for everyday practice, she said. All students in attendance seemed to be “really riveted” by her presentation of the issues, said Valorie Vojdik, associate dean for Faculty and Research Development at the College of Law. “It was a great opportunity for students to hear about one of the timeliest and high-profile Constitutional issues of this year, which is the Constitutionality of same-sex marriage,” Vojdik said. Miles Berger, a second-year

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law student, said while most students might agree Robson is a great professor, they might not agree with the issue of same-sex marriage she brought up in her lecture. “The lecture was interesting, but it is coming from a certain perspective,” Berger said. “Professor Robson is saying some of these things because she is one of America’s leading lesbian legal activists.” Presenting the lecture as an unbiased look at the Constitution was “unfair,” he said. “There is a difference between right and wrong, and as the line continues to get blurred, the country continues to suffer,” Berger said. Tiana Mays, a third-year law student, pointed out that the college serves as learning institution regardless of personal beliefs. “For you to truly be able to make an educated and inHISTORIC

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BOG should approve both strategic plans West Virginia University President James P. Clements’ executive team will recommend to the WVU Board of Governors today that they consider for approval two new strategic plans to improve the student experience on campus. On the agenda will be two major capital investments, one regarding student health and the other student recreation. After reviewing the specifics of the two proposals, the staff of The Daily Athenaeum strongly encourages the Board to approve both in order to expedite their implementation. Doing so in a timely manner would provide the most benefit possible to the current student

population. The WVU Student Health Strategic Plan recognizes the need for an all-inclusive student health facility. A new 50,800-square-foot building will be located at the current WVU Printing Services location and will include acute and primary care services, the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services, a pharmacy, radiology services and limited lab services. The $18.8 million facility will combine WELL WVU functions, Student Health and University Health Associates, and will open August 2012. Sources of revenue for building and operating costs have yet to be de-

termined, although student fee increases of $1 in 2014 and $3 in 2015 are assumed. Those follow a $10 increase for building and capital needs. Students who use the center will have their current insurer billed. A new health insurance plan will be available for those without coverage. To make the implementation of an upgraded center feasible, the new Student Health center will be open to those outside the University community in order to maximize revenue. And with student fees presumably affecting its construction, we fear that the center’s primary purpose – to serve WVU students – will be jeopar-

dized and the facility overrun by non-students. Still, a new Student Health Center is a welcome change to the drab, cramped and poor service afforded by the current underground center. In fact, any new center would be an improvement upon that. The WVU Recreation Strategic Plan calls for the installation of a turf soccer field, a grass soccer field and five hard surface lit tennis courts at the St. Francis field adjacent to Towers and the Student Recreation Center. The flag football fields at the Medical Center Recreation site will also be resurfaced, and a partnership with Mylan Park

has been forged in order to install baseball fields and softball fields as well as a turf rugby site. Upon close examination the plan is as close to perfect as is possible, given the land restraints in the Morgantown area. Funded by $1.5 million from capital funds and a $10 increase in student recreation fees, the plan will provide longterm benefits to the student population. Just as important is increased funding for club sports, which includes annual increases of $25,000 from 2011 through 2016, reaching $150,000 per year. Even better, field main-

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tenance will increase from $50,000 in 2011 to $175,000 in 2016, providing safer and more durable playing surfaces. Clements and his staff have been working on the current plans since shortly after he assumed his leadership duties at the University. These updates have been needed for years, and any further delays are unacceptable. We are excited about the increase in quality of student life and the overall University experience and strongly encourage the BOG to move forward as quickly as possible with their implementation. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Election 2010: Little has changed since 2008 cycle david ryan a&E editor

Elections are a lot like flu seasons. We know they’re coming, we know when to expect them, and we try our best to avoid them as long as possible. And, like flu germs, a lot of contagions are ready to spread their worth to as many people as possible – even if they don’t particularly want them. The dribbling, sniffling politicians are making their causes known, each trying again to undercut each other’s accomplishments or political weaknesses. It’s to be expected, of course, as nobody really pays any attention to a politician’s accomplishments, rather the accusations their opponents throw at

them. This election season, however, things are a little more interesting. It’s not just about the elephants and the donkeys anymore. A new political tour-deforce is making its presence known. This group, known as the Tea Party, is concerned about the current state of the United States. Of course, this group wasn’t formed out of some kind of paranoid fear about a Muslim Kenyan taking control of the United States and turning it into a Marxist, Socialist, NeoNazi paradise where taxes fund gay marriages. No, their concern is for the Constitution – the document made famous by its appearances on “The Glenn Beck Program.” Nevermind it spent eight years under constant squeez-

ing and abuse from George W. Bush, but socialism has reared its ugly head – and what’s with that birth certificate? Don’t get me wrong – I welcome any political party that forms for the right reasons. Perhaps the existence of another party, driven by a grass roots movement and hunger for genuine reform for the greater good by an educated, informed base looking for the greater picture than the instant needs of now, then fine. But considering we’ve had Democrats and Republicans for years and still haven’t managed to produce such a candidate from either party, we may still be waiting. While this new faction is growing, this election is all about the Democrats. Oy, the Democrats. After somehow finally convincing the rest of the country how terrible the Republicans

were, they regained control of the House and the Senate for the first time in 12 years. Now, they stand to lose both again – partly because someone inside the Democratic National Party forgot to hit “next” on their “Talking Points” memos. Despite holding office for about two years, President Barack Obama and his Democratic cohorts still refer everything back to Bush. C’mon, guys, even Bush stopped blaming President Bill Clinton after a while. The Republicans have nothing to lose but everything to gain. The Democrats have everything to lose and have to focus on retention. They can’t do that by hoping voters who, whether or not they get their news from a channel named after a cunning animal, believe that the Republican’s saying “no” to

everything will be an effective campaign. The Republicans are hungry, and the Tea Partiers are thirsty. If the Democrats can’t somehow manage to convince the American people, two years after a landslide electoral victory, then perhaps they shouldn’t be in power. But there I go again – somehow falling into the banality of the discussion. This time, I have no political concern whatsoever about my elected representatives, nor do I have any allegiance to any particular party. At the current moment, nobody is better than the other. Each side has failed to deliver on promises and the great beacon of change needed a new light bulb a long time ago. This new approach has given me a genuine chance to separate myself from any party line and actually consider what is

important to me, myself and I. I encourage each and every American, jaded by the political rhetoric, squabbling, name-calling, D.C.-rallying nonsense to stop for a minute and step back. The country will not crumble within the next election, nor have any communist parades of Soviet might been held on the White House lawn. Disengage from the talking heads and consider: Is a strict allegiance to one side really necessary? Don’t limit yourselves by one choice nor disregard candidates for their party alignments. The stink of party division and continual promise of a new era in Washington would fade quickly and, perhaps, I might just begin to care about politics again. Or, at the very least, have hope.

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Widespread Panic to perform tonight by mackenzie mays associate A&E editor

Renowned jam band Widespread Panic will perform at the West Virginia University Coliseum tonight at 7:30 p.m., as the first stop on their 2010 fall tour. The band is known most for its interactive and improvisational live performances, having 25 years of experience making music at festivals across the country and in the studio. Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz, percussionist for the band, said the secret to the groups’ success of its unique style is simple: the fans. “Our fans are what make us stand out most from other artists, even more so than our actual music. They bring in the whole environment,” Ortiz

Members of Widespread Panic are pictured above. The group is scheduled to perform at the WVU Coliseum tonight at 7:30. said. “When you’re in a studio, it’s sterile. The communication is still there amongst the band, but there’s nothing like getting out in front of an au-

dience that is enjoying themselves, dancing and having a good time.” Though Widespread Panic usually gets on stage without

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really knowing what its going to perform or how the concert is going to go, each performance makes for a different set list, Ortiz admitted “a

little secret”when it comes to the band’s preparations. “Usually, before the first show of our tour, we rehearse once as a unit instead of going on stage cold turkey. We get a production and music rehearsal under our belt,” Ortiz said. “Now we actually do write out a set list which has a repertoire of about 300 songs of originals and covers so we’ve got a good selection to choose from.” The group has played the local area before, having headlined at the All Good Music Festival in Masontown, W.Va. in 2008 and 2010 and appreciated the atmosphere the venue provided for live sound. “All Good was awesome and the location was amazing,” Ortiz said. “I’m a firm believer in live music. I grew up in the ’60s and that whole ‘free, good

vibes, good feelings’ music has always been there, and that’s what we try to create when we perform today.” With such a diverse style in music, deriving influences from contemporary jazz to Celtic styles, Ortiz said this diversity feeds off of the band’s fanbase and is something they are most proud of. “Each one of us is different, but the main thing about our shows is that all the differences people come with, they actually forget everything and loosen up and have a good time,” Ortiz said. “Everyone has a different taste. Some of these folks shun us because we’re not their style and that’s OK, but we just want to make people happy with our music.” Having been working with

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Young Jeezy to perform at Mylan Park Saturday by jake potts

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Meghan Carlson performs during the first round of Mountaineer Idol eliminations Sept. 11.

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Mountaineer Idol enters second round BY jesse tabit

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The sounds of the ’80s will burst from the Mountainlair Ballrooms tonight as part of the second round of Mountaineer Idol. Twelve contestants will choose a song from the decade and strive to make it through to the next round. Three contestants will be eliminated at the end of the competition. Five judges will once again critique each contestant on a scale from one to 10 based on voice, stage performance, song selection and overall performance, as well as give constructive criticism to the singers after the competition. The judges include musical theater major from Miami University Cindy Stackpole, 2005 graduate of the WVU College of Creative Arts Kristen Antolini, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Shirley Robinson and Corporate Attorney Bill Maruyama, who also served as Head of Operations for Stevie Wonder Productions in Los Angeles from 2001-2003. A celebrity judge will be present as well, but is yet to

be announced. “I’m just excited for the song because it’s upbeat,” said Daniel Whiteman, a senior wildlife and fisheries major, who will be singing “Shakin” by Eddie Money. Whiteman said he was not too happy with his last performance and he hopes to redeem himself this round. Junior fashion merchandising major Lauren Cipperly is looking forward to Friday and hopes to impress the judges. “It feels good to be in the top 12, and I am going to take into consideration the advice from the judges,” Cipperly said. She is still deciding on a song choice from the ’80s era. Junior criminology major Alyssa Fazzini is excited to step up her performance and bring something new to the table. “I love singing and being on stage and entertaining,” Fazzini said. “I like to bring something new to the table each week.” She wants to show the judges that she can sing every genre. After Friday’s round, only two contestants will be elim-

inated for the four rounds that are left. The second elimination round starts at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. Event coordinator Sonja Wilson is excited for Friday night. “I love the program,” Wilson said. She added that this (genre singing) is when the competition gets more difficult. Host David Slusarick is looking forward to the theme night. “It’s always fun because it inspires memories and takes the audience back to songs they don’t hear on the radio anymore,” Slusarick said. He said it will be interesting to see the singers outside of their element. Mountaineer Idol and Coca-Cola are also helping to support “Jessi’s Pals.” “Jessi’s Pals,” founded by Iraq War veteran Jessica Lynch, helps to ensure the happiness of children in the WVU Children’s Hospital by giving them stuffed animals through charity. Any contestant or participant can donate stuffed animals to help support the foundation.

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World-famous rap artist, Young Jeezy, will perform at Mylan Park Saturday at 6 p.m. After a previous performance was delayed, Young Jeezy visits Morgantown after Saturday’s game. Although the reasons of the original setback are unknown, the rapper is staying true to his word of returning. After the recent Ludacris performance at FallFest, students are ready to have another name in the Atlanta rap game coming back for a performance. “Seeing Ludacris was an awesome experience,” said sophomore business management major Tyler Hanna. “My mind was blown from

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that performance, so I can’t wait to see how insane this one will be.” Tyler and many of his friends have already purchased tickets in anticipation of the performance. “I’m really excited about going to this concert,” said freshman journalism major Brittany Weller. “This weekend’s definitely going to be an exciting one.” Jay “Young Jeezy” Jenkins was born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, S.C. As an infant, he and his family relocated to Duncan Block, a neighborhood in Macon, Ga. Freshman journalism major Jared Gutkin has decided on traveling to the concert right after the game. “It’ll be awesome to keep

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CAMPUS CALENDAR CAMPUS CALENDAR POLICY To place an announcement, fill out a form in The Daily Athenaeum office no later than three days prior to when the announcement is to run. Information may also be faxed to 304-293-6857 or e-mailed to dacalendar@mail.wvu.edu. Announcements will not be taken over the phone. Please include

FEATURE OF THE DAY THE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MOUNTAINEERS will

be playing the Maryland Terrapins at the Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday. Kick-off will be at noon.

Sept. 18 PAGAN PRIDE DAY CELEBRATION will be held at the Pavilion in White Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 20 JACKSON HEWITT will have a recruiting table in the Mountainlair Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every Friday WVU HILLEL offers a Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at 1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195. LUNCH FOR A BUCK will take place at the Campus Ministry Center on the corner of Willey and Price streets. For more information, call 304-292-4061. CHABAD AT WVU will take place at 7 p.m. at 643 Valley View Drive. For more information, visit www.jewishWVU.org or call 304-599-1515. CAMPUS LIGHT MINISTRIES hosts a weekly meeting and Bible study at 7 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair.

Every Saturday OPEN GYM FOR VOLLEYBALL is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. No commitment or prior experience is necessary. Just show up and play. For more information, contact Mandy at mhatfie3@mix.wvu.edu. CATHOLIC MASS will be held at St. John University Parish at 5 p.m. TRADITIONAL KARATE CLASS FOR SELF-DEFENSE meets at 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center.

Every Sunday TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH offers services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The church is located on the corner of Spruce and Willey streets. WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB TEAM will hold practice at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Fields. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS offers a service for students at 10 a.m. at the chapel on Willey Street. For more information, call 304-296-7538. WVU HILLEL offers a Bagel Brunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at 1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195. MOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST hosts college worship from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Christian Student Center at 2923 University Ave. PAINTBALL TEAM practices at Mountain Valley Paintball Park. For more information, visit www.wvupaintball.com or e-mail wvupaintball@gmail.com. CHRISTIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP hosts free dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by a worship service at 7 p.m. at 2901 University Ave. For more information, contact Gary Gross at grossgary@yahoo.com. SIGMA THETA EPSILON, a National Christian Service Fraternity, would like to invite any men inter-

all pertinent information, including the dates the announcement is to run. Due to space limitations, announcements will only run one day unless otherwise requested. All nonUniversity related events must have free admission to be included in the calendar. If a group has regularly scheduled meetings, it should submit all

ested in the fraternity to attend its meeting at 5 p.m. at the Campus Ministry Center. For more information, e-mail sigmathetawvu@gmail. com. CATHOLIC MASS will be held at St. John University Parish at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Mass will also be held at 7:30 p.m. in Room 406 of Allen Hall on the Evansdale Campus. All are welcome. SINGLE ADULT DINNER for the never-married, widowed and divorced will be held at 5 p.m. More information, call 866-948-6441 or visit www.SingleFocusMinistries. org. MON GENERAL HOSPITAL needs volunteers for the information desk, pre-admission testing, hospitality cart, mail delivery and gift shop. For more information, call Christina Brown at 304-598-1324. WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as nutrition, sexual health and healthy living are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELL WVU Student Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well.wvu.edu/wellness. WELL WVU STUDENT HEALTH is paid for by tuition and fees and is confidential. For appointments or more information, call 304-2932311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/ medical. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-7664442 or visit www.mrscna.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. For help or a schedule, call 304-291-7918. For more information, visit www.aawv.org. CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonprofit organization serving West Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care items and volunteers to support all aspects of the organization’s activities. For more information, call 304-985-0021. CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information. SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, contact Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@ hotmail.com or 304-599-5020. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, contact Michelle Prudnick at 304598-5180 or 304-598-5185. FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is available on the first Monday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caritas House office located at 391 Scott Ave. Test results are available in 20 minutes and are confidential. To make an appointment, call 304293-4117. For more information, visit www.caritashouse.net. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a

information along with instructions for regular appearance in the Campus Calendar. These announcements must be resubmitted each semester. The editors reserve the right to edit or delete any submission. There is no charge for publication. Questions should be directed to the Campus Calendar Editor at 304-293-5092.

United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-onone community-based and schoolbased mentoring programs. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304983-2823, ext. 104 or e-mail bigs4kids@yahoo.com. ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. For more information, call 304-598-6094 or e-mail rfh@wvuh.com. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two in-service trainings per year, and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or email MCLV2@comcast.net. CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an allvolunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, go to www.m-snap. org. THE CONDOM CARAVAN will be in Room G304 of the Health Sciences Center on Mondays and the Mountainlair on Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents or five for $1. INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is an interdenominational student-led organization that meets weekly on campus. Everyone is welcome to attend events. For more information, email Daniel at ivcfwvu@yahoo.com or visit the IVCF website at www. wvuiv.org.edu. THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. All students and faculty are invited. For more information, e-mail amy.keesee@mail. wvu.edu. THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER, located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Research Laboratories, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT PROJECT, a community-building program run by and geared toward young gay or bisexual men 18 to 29, are creating an environment in the Morgantown community where young men can feel empowered to make a difference in their lives. Mpowerment also focuses on HIV and STD prevention education. For more information, call 304-319-1803. THE MORGANTOWN FUN FACTORY, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to work at the Children’s Discovery Museum of West Virginia. For more information, go to www.thefunfactory.org or e-mail CDMofWV@gmail.com.

HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you might be more creative and open than in recent years. You attract people and relationships like you are a cook flipping pancakes. Clearly, your life presents many unthought-of options. If you are single, the question is not whether you will experience a romantic tie but who will be your choice for that type of relationship. If you are attached, you gain a new perspective on your sweetie. Together you are quite the force to be dealt with. CAPRICORN can be more fun than many other signs. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Tap into your instincts, and you won’t go wrong. Because of your unusual ideas and processing abilities, you might need to take the lead. Others cannot represent concepts that they don’t have a full grasp of. Tonight: A must appearance. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH Keep reaching out. You will want to digest different ideas and get to the basis of a problem. How you handle a matter and the end results could be dynamic. Look to meetings to help create even better ideas and/or gain more support for yours. Tonight: Try a new spot. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHHH A partner always plays a strong role in your choices and actions. A discussion points to a new direction. Investigate your options with a greater awareness of the impact you have. Deal directly with each person on an individual level. Tonight: A close encounter.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Defer to others and understand the dynamics between you and another person. You have the ability to reach out for new information and ideas. Just give up rigid thinking, and you’ll open up to a broad base of opportunities. Tonight: So many options. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH A steady pace and understanding can help you. You know what the possibilities are; pick and choose your priorities. A partner comes through for you, explaining what you thought was impossible. Go along for the adventure, and watch the whole plan unfold. Tonight: Even works. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Allow greater creativity, and with it perhaps more spontaneity and fun. Let your sense of humor emerge. Many people seek you out, trying to find out what really is on your mind. Schedule a late lunch as the day merges into the weekend. Tonight: Let your hair down. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH You might want to anchor in and complete a project. Clearly, your sense of direction will help you with associates. You find that everyone is more optimistic than in the recent past. Tonight: Keep conversations moving. Visit with those on your path home. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Your imagination knows no limits, and you feel more in the mood to share than you have in a while. Others share their flights of fancy as well. See what gives between you and another person. Tonight: Making the most of the moment, peo-

ple and fun. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH Be aware of the costs of continuing on your present path. You might want to attempt another form of getting down to basics with those close to you. Encourage a brainstorming session. Tonight: Treat yourself; treat others. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Allow greater creativity into your thinking. You can be very dry and logical, which works most of the time. Why not be frivolous and a little more creative? See the ideas that trigger from being involved with a full-on brainstorming session? Tonight: Talking up a storm. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHH You might want to understand more of what is going on within before jumping to any conclusions or making a decision. The less said and the less done right now the better. Don’t delude yourself about a financial matter. If your processing is on and you see a green light now, it will be there later. Tonight: Take some personal time. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Meetings point to a new direction. You see a situation in a different light. Know that anything is possible, especially if you can gain a key person’s or two’s support. Know what works for you. Emphasize what is positive within your immediate circle of friends. Tonight: Christen the weekend. TGIF! BORN TODAY Choreographer Wade Robson (1982), author Ken Kelsey (1935), actress Anne Bancroft (1931)

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A promotional shot from the Xbox 360 video game ‘Halo: Reach.’ The game went on sale Tuesday and has already sold $200 million worth of copies.

Latest in ‘Halo’ series lives up to quality of previous games JAMIE CARBONE CAMPUS CALENDAR EDITOR

The Halo series has seen a lot of ups and downs. The original “Halo” was a bland first-person-shooter that was saved by its multiplayer mode. “Halo 2” was given a fantastic redesign and was one of the most beautiful games to come out on the original Xbox, and, even though the ending was non-existent, the story until that point was top notch, especially with the introduction of the alien Brutes. Its online playability brought opponents together online in a way that had been unheard of on consoles at the time. While “Halo 3” didn’t lose any of the excellence from its predecessor, it didn’t really

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the band since 1986, Ortiz said that although 25 years has allowed the band more than enough time to learn how to function with each other, there is still some excitement. “It’s been a roller coaster ride and that’s to be expected. It’s kind of like a marriage when you share a 40-foot bus with five other companions, you learn the idiosyncrasies of your band mates,” Ortiz said. “Nothing gets past us nowadays because we know so much about each other and I think that makes it exciting when you get on stage and it’s like I can’t believe we’re still here. We still to this day amaze and surprise each other just as we did when we started in the beginning.” Widespread Panic is set

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Continued from page 5 the adrenaline from a hopefully big win and take it to the concert. It’s going to be a crazy concert and I’m really looking forward to it,” said Gutkin. “I’ve always been a huge

add anything to the series, and things started to go downhill there, with the less than stellar reception of “Halo Wars” and the criticism aimed at “Halo 3: ODST’s” short story mode and lack of real multiplayer update. I am proud to say that “Halo: Reach” is the best entry in the series yet. The game tells the story of Reach, the colony previously featured in the book “Halo: Fall of Reach,” a bastion of humanity in a universe where the religious Covenant have wiped out almost all Earth colonies. Anyone who has read the book knows it doesn’t end too well for humanity, and the events of Reach will lead directly into the tail-whooping that the Covenant will receive from Master Chief in the original “Halo.” Unlike the book though, “Halo: Reach” follows the story of six new characters, Noble Team, a group of super-sol-

diers who, when sent to quell what is thought to be a rebellion, instead first encounter the alien enemy. Each member of Noble Team is an unique individual with a fully fleshed-out personality, which is interesting in a FPS where typically all characters are pretty gung ho about shooting things in the face. My personal favorite is the tranquil giant Jorge, but there are also skull-emblazoned, tough guy Emile, leader Carter, tech-savy tough girl Kat, talkative sniper Jun and the player’s character. What’s nice is that the player can fully design their in-game avatar, choosing from sets of various armors, emblems and colors. As players earn points in multiplayer and go up in rank, more armor types become available to them to create a truly unique character. Unique character voices

can also be purchased using the collectibles points, featuring the game’s original characters and series favorites like Sgt. Johnson, Gunnery Sergeant Buck and Master Chief himself. It is the little things that make the game go a long way. While the story mode is fantastic, and by the end you will care for your teammates, it is the multiplayer that makes this game worth it. It allows players to play just about any mode featured in a previous Halo. For those who didn’t care for the new abilities granted in “Halo: Reach’s” beta earlier this year, more classic game modes are accessible as well. The matchmaking is great too, with players offered a vote before each match as to what level they will be fighting on, using what game mode and what kind of abilities players will have access to.

to release “Live in the Classic City II” Sept. 28 and Ortiz said this album, on vinyl, stands out from the band’s past efforts. “The new album is so special. It wasn’t produced in a four-walled studio booth, it was done in our hometown of Athens, Ga. surrounded by all of our friends,” Ortiz said. “It was a great three days of live music, and it was a great time. With us, you never hear the same thing twice.” As far as tonight’s show goes, Ortiz has a few words of advice for the audience: Expect nothing. “We don’t even know what to expect when we take the stage except that we’re really excited to start our fall tour in Morgantown,” Ortiz said. “Come with no expectations and an open mind.” mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu

fan of Young Jeezy,” said freshman criminal justice major Dillon Jackson. “He’s been one of the biggest rap icons for as long as I can remember and I can’t wait to see him perform live, especially ‘I Luv It’.” Regardless of Jeezy’s “empty” childhood, he took off in the rap game in 2001

My personal favorite is Swat Mode on Team Slayer, where players are only given a rifle and a pistol and they have no shields. Every head shot is an instant kill and it is glorious. However, my favorite addition to the game comes in the form of a so called “psychiatric analysis.” It is the online settings the player would like to use, whether or not they want to play for fun or to win or with a mature or childish crowd. It is this addition that may diminish the stigma with playing video games on Xbox Live. Those with an Xbox 360 should already have this game, but, for those who think they’re too cool or don’t want to be disappointed again, trust me on this and go out and buy it.

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Bill Burr’s stand-up focuses on the dark side of life JAMIE CARBONE CAMPUS CALENDAR EDITOR

It can be difficult becoming a big name in comedy. Besides the prerequisite of being funny, comedians have to get their name and face out there so people know who they’re dealing with. Of course, if you flood the market too much, things can go sour, just look at the mockery aimed at Dane Cook, Jeff Dunham and Larry the Cable Guy. Still, comedian Bill Burr is making the push to be a bigger name, and instead of relying on pop culture references and puppets, this comic focuses on COMEDY CENTRAL darker material. Burr, who has made appearComedian Bill Burr performs in ‘Bill Burr: Let It Go.’ The stand-up show airs Sunday at 11 p.m.

ances on “Chappelle’s Show” as well as having his own episode of “Comedy Central Presents,” will have his first 60 minute comedy special, “Bill Burr: Let it Go,” premiere Sunday on Comedy Central. It is not exactly a familyfriendly special either. His jokes, which focus on things such as committing suicide over the little things that can go wrong in life and how adopting a pet from a shelter is like picking up a dog from Shawshank, combine weird thoughts with coarse language to tell the audience how it is. The show itself focuses almost entirely on Burr, who performs on a lit stage by his lonesome, a red curtain and microphone stand being his only company. It is as if the audience is privy to his thoughts instead

of watching a comedy show. While Burr is blunt, I’ll admit, I myself agree with many of his sentiments, I don’t think this performance will put him into the comedy pantheon. He is busy divulging the dark thoughts that may plague people in their everyday lives, but the scenarios aren’t inherently funny. Sure, many of them will bring a smile to your face and there is a chuckle here and there, but there isn’t a gut-busting joke in the whole special. Also, while some of the premises may be memorable, none of the jokes are. Co-workers won’t be sharing them the next day at the water cooler. The best way to describe “Bill Burr: Let it Go” is like looking into a particularly morbid friend’s head; it lets

you get a good look at how his mind ticks, but it is more fascinating than funny. For those who want to hear about how others may see things around them, you may learn something from this special, but those who want a good laugh should look elsewhere. “Bill Burr: Let it Go” will premiere on Comedy Central this Sunday at 11 p.m. It’s a shame this special wasn’t as good as it could have been. Burr is a talented comedian and has previously had material that’s stuck with me for a long time. Unfortunately, there’s nothing like that here.

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MOUNTAINEER IDOL Second elimination round 8:30 p.m. Mountainlair Ballrooms

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Kid Rock says he didn’t start fight DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Musician Kid Rock testified Thursday that he exchanged some tough words with another customer before a 2007 fight at a Waffle House restaurant but didn’t start fighting until provoked. The other man, however, told the court he doesn’t know what set off the musician and his friends. “I gave it to him verbally, I said, ‘Shut your mouth, man,’” the singer testified in DeKalb County court, adding that while members of his entourage hit Harlen Akins, the musician never landed a punch. The musician, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, testified that Akins insulted a woman in Kid Rock’s party and asked the entertainer about his ex-wife, former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson. Akins said he was asking

the musician’s friend Davina Barnes, whom Akins had known for years, to stop calling and texting him about a disagreement they’d had. But he denied insulting her or asking about Anderson and testified that, to this day, he doesn’t know why Kid Rock and his friends turned hostile. “I still don’t even know what did I say to him to start this jumping on me,” Akins testified, adding he was scared for his life during the fight. Both men acknowledged that they’d been drinking. Kid Rock said he’d had more than a six pack of beer after a concert in Atlanta before arriving at the restaurant and was celebrating the fact that his latest album had just hit No. 1 on the charts. Akins said he’d smoked marijuana and had

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Matthew PEASLEE sports writer

Got sacks? WVU doesn’t So far through West Virginia’s first two games, no Mountaineer has recorded a sack. Is this alarming? Maybe so, but it’s not to say the players on defense haven’t tried. “The last two teams we’ve played there’s been quick drops and three-step drops,” said WVU defensive end Bruce Irvin. “It’s hard to get a sack on a three-step drop.” Irvin also said the offensive line pressure is more tactical, especially on third down. Irvin has had a knack of finding the quarterback when he puts pressure in the 40-package, it’s just hard to finish the deal when the quarterback knows he’s coming. Despite not being able to record a sack thus far, Irvin takes solace in his team’s play. “As long as we get pressure on the quarterback and they feel our presence, that’s just as satisfying,” he said. What isn’t so satisfying is the three sacks Marshall had on West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith in last week’s game. The Mountaineer offensive line has drawn rash criticism for not holding its blocks and its occasional sloppy play on the line. Smith is quick to refute the doubters. “I’m extremely confident in my linemen,” he said. “I don’t understand what people are saying about them because I think the offensive line play is great. I hope those guys continue to play the way they are because if they do, we will win every game.” On the defensive side, the Mountaineers need to attack the quarterback at all costs, especially in the Maryland game. Irvin talked at length of what that first sack means to the unit and it would surely boost its confidence and ignite a fire for the whole team. However, it will not be easy against the Terrapins’ twoquarterback threat. Additionally, UMD’s passing attack is nearly non-existent. In its opening game against Navy, Maryland threw the ball just five times. The commentators were amazed by the run commitment by both the Terps and Midshipmen. That’s not to say the game plan will not change against the Mountaineers. The offensive line allowed 36 sacks in 2009 under quarterback Chris Turner. This season, the Terps’ quarterbacks are like yin and yang. Jamarr Robinson, the starter, can shake defenses with his feet and backup Danny O’Brien will beat you with his arm. “You really don’t know what you’re going to get,” said WVU defensive back coach David Lockwood. “They’re different quarterbacks.” Lockwood admitted that no matter what the Mountaineer defense throws out, the Terps can find a way to work against it.

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continue brutal terp-n-time Men nonconference schedule WVU SOCCER

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Teams often play a nonconference schedule that lacks quality opponents or lower-division opponents for easy contests heading into its conference schedule. That is hardly the case for the West Virginia men’s soccer team. The Mountaineers have played No. 5 Monmouth, previously ranked UNC-Wilmington, Old Dominion and William and Mary. This weekend, WVU will take on formidable foes Cal StateFullerton (0-2-2) and James Madison (4-0). By adding those teams into the equation, thus far WVU’s nonconference opponents own a combined record of 17-4-2. “If we can pick up a couple wins this weekend, we will look

pretty good,” said West Virginia head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “It is important that these games are quality games.” The nonconference games are important to the Mountaineers, as they are still dealing with the injury to defenseman Dan Hagey. “We can’t be as offensive without Hagey, and it changes our dynamic a little bit,” LeBlanc said. “But Ruben (Garrido) has stepped in, and did a nice job over the weekend.” While Hagey has been out, goalkeeper Zach Johnson did admit there has been fine tuning that has been worked on in both practices and in games. “There is an adjustment period, as we are having a couple new people step in,” Johnson said. “The new guys are

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Women face tough test Sunday vs. No. 5 Virginia by brad joyal sports writer

Maryland freshman quarterback Danny O’Brien escapes a tackle in the Terrapins’ 62-3 win over Morgan State last week.

Short-handed WVU defense must find ways to slow down Maryland’s two-quarterback system BY BRIAN GAWTHROP

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If one asks West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart, no game is a good one to play without multiple defensive starters. Missing multiple starters on defense in the Mountaineers’ game against Maryland Saturday, however, might be even more dangerous. The Terrapins (2-0) will utilize two different quarterbacks when they face off with WVU at noon Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium. Junior Jamarr Robinson, who is seen as more of a run threat, will likely start and see most of the time although the time of redshirt freshman Danny O’Brien, who is viewed as the passing game threat, has greatly increased already this season. Meanwhile, WVU cornerback Brandon Hogan was suspended indefinitely following a DUI arrest last Sunday, while linebacker Pat Lazear will likely also miss while still nursing a bone bruise. West Virginia safety Robert Sands is still nursing an injury suffered in WVU’s 24-21 win over Marshall last week and his play will be limited when the Mountaineers kickoff with the Terrapins Saturday at noon at Milan Puskar Stadium. “This is what you practice for,” said WVU cornerbacks coach David Lockwood. “Now, it’s time to get it done.” Najee Goode will continue to fill in for Lazear, but the player to replace Hogan, who

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When: Saturday at noon Where: Morgantown, W.Va. (Milan Puskar Stadium) Tickets: Tickets still available. To order, log onto WVUGAME.com, stop by the Mountaineer Ticket Office in the WVU Coliseum or call 1-800-WVU GAME. WVU coach: Bill Stewart (third year, 21-8) MU coach: Ralph Friedgen (10th year, 66-46)

linebacker J.T. Thomas called “the best player on our defense,” has yet to be decided. The starting job will either go to sophomore Pat Miller or redshirt freshman Brodrick Jenkins. Senior Brantwon Bowser should also see considerable time. “It’s the same as if somebody would get hurt on the first play of the game,” Lockwood said. “Would we throw in the white flag or get somebody ready to go? “You try to put them in positions where they have success, but some time in the game, they’re going to be out there on the island by themselves. That’s when it’s time to grow up.” All three cornerbacks have seen a considerable amount of playing time this season, seeing action in both of the Mountaineers’ games this season. “This is another obstacle that will test the character of our team and the character of our defense,” Thomas said.

“Everybody has to take their game up a notch.” Thomas said he expects the Terrapins and head coach Ralph Friedgen to utilize Robinson more as part of a running attack against the Mountaineers, while WVU’s main goal is to make the Maryland offense one-dimensional. That has been easier said than done this year for Maryland’s opponents. The Terrapins are 23rd in the nation in scoring after a 62-3 win against Morgan State last week. Most of that has come from Robinson, who has 128 rushing yards on just 17 carries this season, second behind tailback Davin Meggett who is averaging 77 yards per game on the ground. O’Brien, meanwhile, is 5-for-10 for 79 yards this season with three touchdowns. “They’re two very good quarterbacks. Our defense is working hard, and they’re going to have their hands full,” Stewart said. “They both move the ball very, very well and can move the chains. You look at the film and say, ‘Wow’.” The Maryland defense may be equally impressive, however. The Terrapins rank 32nd nationally in total defense and rank third in pass defense. But those statistics may be skewed as Maryland has played Navy

The field was sloppy Thursday night, and so was the West Virginia women’s soccer team. WVU head coach Nikki IzzoBrown said her team will have to play better when it takes on No. 9 Virginia, Sunday, at what is expected to be a much drier Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. “With Virginia being the ninth-best team in the country, we know it’s going to be a battle,” Izzo-Brown said. “Virginia’s that type of powerhouse, and we’ve got to try to eliminate some of those things that they do real well.” The game gets underway at

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Giants top Dodgers 2-1, Betemit leads Royals past Oakland SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Cain pitched seven shutout innings and Mike Fontenot broke a scoreless tie with a twoout RBI single in the seventh inning off San Francisco nemesis Chad Billingsley, leading the Giants to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Fontenot got the start in place of Freddy Sanchez and delivered the big hit that plated San Francisco’s first run of the series and ended a streak of 29 2-3 innings without an earned run against Billingsley (11-10). The Giants won for the 10th time in 14 games to move within a half-game of first-

place San Diego in the NL West. San Francisco is also a half-game behind Atlanta in the wild-card race. San Francisco finally broke through against Billingsley in the seventh inning. Pinchhitter Travis Ishikawa started it with a one-out double that snapped a 13 at-bat hitless streak and was his first hit since Aug. 18. Pinch-runner Emmanuel Burriss moved to third on a wild pitch, but it looked as if the Giants might waste another scoring opportunity against Billingsley when Eugenio Velez hit a comebacker for the second out. That’s when Fontenot

delivered with his soft single to center field. Billingsley allowed six hits and walked two in seven innings, striking out seven. He lost to San Francisco for the first time in five starts this season but still has an 0.74 ERA against the Giants in 2010. San Francisco added an insurance run in the eighth when Aubrey Huff doubled and scored on Pablo Sandoval’s grounder. Sergio Romo pitched a scoreless eighth. Brian Wilson allowed a two-out homer to Andre Ethier in the ninth before getting his 43rd save in 47 chances.

MARYLAND Continued from page 9

and Morgan State, who combined have attempted just 38 passes this season. “What we do know is that every position is big, strong, fast and physical,” said WVU offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen. “They know who they are. They have an identity, they believe in it, and they play to it well.” The two programs recently agreed to extend the series through the 2017 season, although it will be the first time the two teams have faced off since 2007. Senior Noel Devine, then a true freshman, ran for 136 yards on just five carries including a 76-yard run on his first carry. “I remember how fast he ran by me,” Friedgen said. “He has tremendous all-out speed. He’s been very impressive every time I’ve watched him.” West Virginia holds the alltime series lead 23-21-2. The series first began in 1919. brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen is 4-4 all-time against West Virginia, but hasn’t beat the Mountaineers since the 2004 season.

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Continued from page 9 doing pretty good. Ruben is doing good stepping in for Hagey. Hopefully, we have all the kinks out by the beginning of the conference schedule.” Another reason the Mountaineers have had such an aggressive nonconference schedule is the boost that it will give the team’s resume come NCAA Tournament time. “Nonconference games are huge,” said defenseman Eric Schoenle. “They can be huge RPI boosters. If you don’t win your conference tourney, you can use these games to get into the NCAA Tournament. “These games are going to be huge for us in the latter stages of the season.” Johnson, who is the most tenured player on the team as a redshirt senior, said this is the most advanced he has seen a WVU soccer team at this point

Women

Continued from page 9 to in overtime of the first game. The Mountaineers were strong defensively against Pittsburgh, Thursday night. The Panthers recorded five shots, none of which were on net. Izzo-Brown knows, although the team’s offense was not able to get things going Friday, it’s important the defense continues to play at a high level. “We eliminated a lot of scoring opportunities for Pitt,” IzzoBrown said. “We didn’t give them any scoring opportunities in the back of the net.” West Virginia’s defense has been creating scoring opportunities on the offensive end, as well. Two of the four shots from the Mountaineers Friday night came from defenders Erica Henderson and Bry McCarthy. Henderson had the team’s only shot on goal. The team’s play has shown it can compete against top competition. Each game the team has lost has been by only one

PEASLEE

Continued from page 9 Robinson, a junior, is agile enough to escape the reach of a rusher if blitzed upon, but as a first-year starting quarterback, he can be rattled. The same is said for O’Brien who, as a freshman, has yet to taste big time college football. He threw for three touchdowns in Maryland’s blowout victory against Morgan State.

West Virginia (2-2)

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West Virginia (2-2)

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When: Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Where: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium

in the season during his time in Morgantown. “This is the best we have looked at the beginning of the season in the five years I have been here,” Johnson said. “We can be one of the top 10 teams in the nation, and we proved that in our play against Monmouth. But we are a young team that is still learning and growing.” brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

goal. Virginia’s high-powered offense has averaged nearly four goals per game (3.86). The Cavaliers have held their opponents to only 0.14 goals per each match. The Cavaliers also average an impressive 21.3 shots per game, while holding opponents to 5.6. The Cavaliers’ top players – Meghan Lenczyk and Sinead Farrelly – have registered 16 and 13 points, respectively. Izzo-Brown said she considers the Cavaliers’ program to be one of the best in the country. A win Sunday would do wonders for the Mountaineers, who have shown both promise and troubles early on in the season. If the team is able to score a victory against a top 10 team, the Mountaineers will gain confidence heading into Big East play, Izzo-Brown said. “The beauty of soccer is anyone can win,” Izzo-Brown said. “We know if we play West Virginia soccer we could be very effective. Our focus is to get this upset.” brad.joyal@mail.wvu.edu

This is West Virginia, though. There is no time like the present for the defense to make a stand and pressure the quarterback in a no holds barred attitude. Earlier in preseason camp, West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart said the team played with “reckless abandonness”. We’ve seen spurts of it. To earn all of that reputation, a sack just might do the trick. matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

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Cain (12-10) gave up three hits, walked none and didn’t allow a runner to get past first base. He beat the Dodgers for the second time in three starts after going winless in his first 14 games against Los Angeles. The teams picked up where they left off from the opener of the series when Clayton Kershaw beat the Giants 1-0 on an unearned run that scored on an error by shortstop Juan Uribe. The Dodgers won despite getting only one hit against Barry Zito and the bullpen.

Chen picked up his 10th victory as the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Wednesday night. Betemit, who homered and drove in four runs Tuesday, worked a full count from Trevor Cahill and fouled off the next three pitches before homering just inside the right-field pole in the third inning. Mitch Maier doubled, Jarrod Dyson had an infield single and Billy Butler walked before Betemit’s 12th home run that snapped Cahill’s 15-inning scoreless streak. KANSAS CITY 6, Oakland 3 Chen (10-7), who was 1-13 — Wilson Betemit hit his first from 2007-09, gave up three career grand slam and Bruce runs in the first two innings.

He went five innings, allowing three runs, six hits and a walk. Chen, who started the year in the minors, leads the Royals in victories. Mark Ellis and Kurt Suzuki had run-scoring singles in the A’s first. Matt Carson homered in the second on the first pitch from Chen, giving the A’s a 3-0 lead. Joakim Soria worked the ninth for his 38th save in 40 opportunities and he has converted 31 consecutive saves. Cahill (16-7), who was 7-2 with a 1.69 ERA in his previous nine starts, allowed six runs, six hits and three walks in five innings.

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Friday September 17, 2010

WEST VIRGINIA 0 | PITTSBURGH 0

Lightning postpones Mountaineers’ matchup with rival Pittsburgh

Tied game was stopped with 43:36 remaining by Michael Carvelli Sports Writer

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West Virginia’s Chelsey Corroto battles with a Pittsburgh player for a loose ball during Thursday’s game.

After a sloppy first half, the West Virginia women’s soccer team’s game against Pittsburgh was postponed with 43:36 to go in the game. When the game was called, the two teams were locked in a scoreless tie. The Mountaineers had gotten off to a slow start in the half and ended the first 45 minutes with just four shots, tying their season-low in shots for a half they had earlier in the season against Ohio State. “Anytime you have a little weather like this, it can throw you off,” said West Virginia head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “We didn’t make adjustments, but you’ve got to work through adversity.” Due to Big East Conference policy, the game will likely be

rescheduled either Oct. 25 or Oct. 26 prior to the Big East quarterfinals, which begin Oct. 31. West Virginia attempted four corner kicks in the first 45 minutes of play, but wasn’t able to convert any of them into goals. While the offense was having trouble creating opportunities to score, the defense was doing its job of making sure the Pitt offense didn’t have any chances either. The West Virginia defense held the Panthers to just five shots through the first 46 minutes, none of them being on goal. “We came out ready,” IzzoBrown said. “We took away a lot of scoring opportunities for Pitt and didn’t give them any good looks at the back of the net.” Junior Erica Henderson had West Virginia’s one shot on goal and Blake Miller, Megan Mis-

chler and Bry McCarthy added shots for the Mountaineers. Pittsburgh goalkeeper Morie Kephart had one save. The game will likely be made up the week before the start of the Big East Conference tournament. When the two teams make it up, they will have to play the entire 90 minutes over, since the game did not go at least 70 minutes on Thursday. “We don’t have to make up the game, but obviously for points purposes it probably will be the Tuesday before quarterfinals,” Izzo-Brown said. “We really wanted to get this one in tonight though.” West Virginia will next be action Sunday when the Mountaineers host No.5 Virginia at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium at 1 p.m. james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

Mike Pelfrey gets 15th win, Mets beat Pittsburgh 6-2 NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Pelfrey earned his 15th win, pitching seven strong innings and hitting a tiebreaking single to help the New York Mets finish a four-game sweep with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on a rainy Thursday night at nearly empty Citi Field. Slumping rookie Lucas Duda had a two-run double and the Mets rallied for their first fourgame sweep since June 2006 at Arizona. New York (74-73) has won seven of nine — likely too late to get back in the playoff race — to move over .500 for the first time since Aug. 24. Angel Pagan added three hits, two RBIs and an outstanding catch in center field. Pelfrey (15-9) extended his career high for wins by following up a victory over Philadelphia with a solid effort against the punchless Pirates. Pittsburgh, with the worst record in baseball at 48-98, fell to 15-59 away from home. The Pirates must win three of their last seven road games (three in St. Louis, four at Florida) during the final week of the season to avoid matching the 1963 Mets for the worst road record (17-64) in a 162-game season. Pelfrey allowed two runs and six hits. He also put New York up 3-2 with a two-out single off

Sean Gallagher through the left side in the sixth. That scored Duda, who doubled with one out off Wilfredo Ledezma (0-3). Ike Davis added a sacrifice fly in the seventh after a balk by Chris Resop, and Pagan hit a two-run double in the eighth to make it 6-2. Pedro Feliciano struck out two in a perfect inning and Bobby Parnell finished with a 1-2-3 ninth. The four-game winning streak is New York’s longest since an eight-game run June 10-18. The Pirates dropped to 0-7 at Citi Field. With a “crowd” that numbered in the hundreds at the start, cavernous Citi Field was eerily quiet at times – except for the vendors hawking Crackerjack and a cheering section in left field for Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, who went to high school in New York. Some of those who did want to come out might not have been able to. A powerful storm tore through the city less than two hours before game time, knocking down trees and power lines. Service was shut down on the elevated No. 7 subway train and the Long Island Rail Road, both of which carry passengers to the Mets’ second-year ballpark.

Fans were warned before the game to take cover on the concourses, but play began only 12 minutes late. Those in attendance were soon invited down to fill expensive seats in the lower level — many moved back up the aisles later to get under the overhangs during a steady drizzle. Alvarez doubled in the second to the delight of his rooters and scored on John Bowker’s single. Ronny Cedeno hit an RBI triple in the fourth, but the Pirates could have had a big inning if not for a spectacular play by Pagan on Bowker’s drive to deep right-center with two on. After a long dash, Pagan made a sliding catch on the warning track in front of the 415-foot sign. Then he started an 8-4-3 relay that doubled off Alvarez at first base, with Pagan pumping his fist from the seat of his pants as the Mets completed the play. Davis and Josh Thole singled in the bottom half off starter Charlie Morton, who entered with a 9.05 ERA in 13 major league starts this season. Duda hit a grounder past diving first baseman Garrett Jones and into the right-field corner for his second hit in 35 big league at-bats.

Storm hold off Dream, 87-84, to win WNBA Championship ATLANTA (AP) — The Seattle Storm are champions again. Seattle completed its undefeated march through the postseason, beating the Atlanta Dream 87-84 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep in the WNBA finals. The Storm won each of its seven postseason games for its second WNBA title. The Storm also won the 2004 championship. Swin Cash scored 18 points to lead a balanced offense as

Seattle overcame 35 points by Atlanta’s Angel McCoughtry. Lauren Jackson, who had 26 points in each of the Storm’s first two wins in the series, had 15 points and nine rebounds and was selected MVP of the finals. McCoughtry, who set a WNBA playoff record with 42 points in the Dream’s Eastern Conference finals clinching win over the New York Liberty, tried to rally Atlanta with nine points in the final 2:30. But

McCoughtry and Coco Miller missed 3-pointers in the final 6 seconds, setting off a celebration by Seattle’s players. McCoughtry’s three-point play with 46 seconds remaining cut Seattle’s lead to 85-80. Seattle’s Tanisha Wright missed two free throws and McCoughtry was fouled by Cash while missing a three-pointer. McCoughtry made two of three free throws to cut the lead to three points with 31 seconds remaining.