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Campaign slogan called ‘racist’ BY TRAVIS CRUM CITY EDITOR

Two West Virginia University Homecoming candidates received a complaint earlier this week that their campaign slogan and image were racially discriminating. The complaint was filed anonymously to Tasha Frazie, the Student Government Association’s elections chair. The complaint referenced

candidates, Taylor Richmond and Melissa Moraes’ use of the “Bed Intruder Song” as their campaign slogan, Frazie said. Richmond and Moraes, who are campaigning together, use the slogan, “Run and Tell, Vote Taylor and Mel,” after the popular YouTube news clip. The news clip was about an attempted sexual assault. It was made into a parody by “Auto-Tune the News,” which

is where the “Bed Intruder Song” came from. They also use the image of Antoine Dodson, an African American resident of Chicago, who was interviewed after his sister’s attempted sexual assault. Dodson called out the attacker in the clip saying, “We gonna find you, so you can run and tell that, homeboy.” Their slogan was meant to grab people’s attention not of-

fend anyone, said Moraes, a senior public relations major and SGA executive director for the arts. “I’m a big fan of social media, and we were looking for funny videos to play off of, something fun,” she said. “We were trying to find something that rhymed with Taylor and Mel.” She said she wanted to run a different campaign than typical slogans with crowns and

tiaras. Richmond, a senior political science major, said he and Moraes branded the slogan on banners and T-shirts. Most of the responses they received were positive because people laugh or play the “Bed Intruder Song” on their phones once they see it, he said. Richmond said he felt blindsided by the complaint, but can see where it comes

SGA gov. collects Greeks contact info for fl i p e club sports teams c n da BY TRAVIS CRUM CITY EDITOR

Students who play on club sports teams at West Virginia University now have an easier way to stay connected with a contact information list compiled by a Student Government Association governor. The list features the contact information for various club sports organizations, said Gov. Allison Rollins. She said she completed the list last week as a part of her required master plan on club sports. The idea for the list came when she first began running for Board of Governors. She questioned why there wasn’t a list of contact information for the club sports teams, Rollins said. “It’s hard for club sports teams to complain about not having enough coverage in the media or on campus if there isn’t a way to contact them,” she said. “With this list, the media and club sports will have more outlets to communicate.” The list features the days and times of each team’s practices, she said. “When freshmen are coming in during the fall, the list will allow them to look at

the times and try to fit what teams they are interested in into their schedules and contact the people they need to contact,” she said. The club sports contact list will be available at various locations throughout campus including the Student Recreation Center, Towers Residential Complex, the Office of Student Organizations and the SGA office, she said. Rollins said she will update the list frequently when new club sports teams are added or removed. Five new teams were created this year and need to be added to the list, she said. In the future, Rollins said she hopes to add contact information for athletic trainers and other resources on the list. Rollins said she began working on the list during the beginning of last summer. Jarred Zuccari, SGA’s athletic council member, said he is working on taking the information on the club sports contact list and creating a poster, with the different schedules of games and meeting times of each team, to be placed around campus.

from. It was in bad taste since the clip was about an attempted rape, he said. Sabrina Cave, communicator for Student Affairs, said the complaint was reviewed to determine if it violated any University rules. The complaint was then given to Jennifer McIntosh, executive director of the President’s Office for Social Justice,

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Sororities and fraternities at West Virginia University danced it out in the Airbands competition Thursday with team Alpha Phi, Kappa Sigma and Phi Sigma Kappa winning. Airbands is a physical

competition among the sororities and fraternities at WVU that is part of the Greek Games, said Beth Clifford, a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Participants showed off their dance moves, tossed girls in the air and flipped for the competition among the WVU Greeks.

“It’s great to see everyone get together and participate. This event had a great turnout, and the routines were great to watch,” said Scott Zen, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Each sorority and fraternity on campus was grouped into teams of two or three houses with six members

from each house competing on the team, Clifford said. This year, the teams were assigned to cities, such as Chicago, Las Vegas and New Orleans, and had to represent those cities in their routines, she said. Alpha Phi, Kappa Sigma

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Students surveyed on their use of city farmers’ market By MELISSA CANDOLFI STAFF WRITER

Students at West Virginia University were recently asked their opinions on how much they frequent the Morgantown Farmers’ Market. WVU’s Division of Public Administration Capstone Seminar and WVU Extension Services put together a survey to evaluate the impact of the students’ participation in the Saturday morning farmers’ market located on Spruce Street. The survey is available until Oct. 27. Those who participate are entered for a chance to win 10 hours of free parking at the Mountaineer Station and a gift certificate for a dinner at Richwood Grill. Andrew Joyce, graduate research assistant, said the survey is a project presented to his capstone class. “We got to choose what we wanted to do,” Joyce said. “(We) decided to do the survey because it is important for students to eat healthy.” Joyce said the survey has collected more than 100 responses. “The farmers’ market is a

good source for students to eat healthier and get good information,” he said. “A lot of students have been eating healthier and being more green for a long time, but I think they didn’t really know how to do that.” Joyce said the survey’s questions are being worded carefully in order to get the most accurate results possible. Brittany Drake, a graduate student majoring in public administration and public health, said the survey will not only let students share their opinion of the market but will make more students aware of it. “Students weren’t aware that it was happening,” Drake said. “Now, with the survey out, it will raise awareness of the market on Saturday mornings.” The farmers’ market is important because it gives students a chance to eat healthier

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Ceremony encourages WVU to share peace by erin fitzwilliams

the tree in honor of peace, said Ellesa High, English professor and Native American Studies program committee member. In addition, dark blue ribbons were placed in honor of veterans, she said. Michele Wheatly, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, spoke about how she can see the Peace Tree from her office in Stewart Hall and what it represents to her. “WVU recently broke an enrollment record,” she said. “Many of these students were born in 1992. It’s great to see what was accomplished in 18 years.” Peace is an active process and something she has learned in her life, said Karenne Wood,

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A message of peace was shared across campus as students at West Virginia University participated in the annual Peace Tree Ceremony as part of Diversity Week. The ceremony has been taking place for 18 years since the original white pine tree was planted in 1992 in honor of peace, said Bonnie Brown, coordinator and lecturer of Native American studies. Pa r t i c i p a nt s tied ribbons to

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Traffic to be altered today by Homecoming Parade West Virginia University’s Homecoming Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. today on High Street in downtown Morgantown. The Morgantown Police Department will be altering traffic patterns today for the parade. Parking will be restricted on High, Prospect and North High Streets starting at 5:30 p.m. Traffic will be detoured from

Willey Street onto Prospect Street, then onto Price Street to Fife Avenue. It will then continue down North High Street, turning right onto Maiden Lane to College Avenue, then back onto University Avenue. Officers will be stationed at the intersections to assist in the altered traffic pattern. Traffic will return to normal as soon as possible after the

parade ends. The parade will be led by former Mountaineer quarterback and College Hall of Famer, Major Harris, who will serve as parade marshal. Alumni, students and other community members will participate in the parade and float competition that kicks off Homecoming festivities. —sac

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Peace Tree ceremony guest of honor and member of the Monacan Indian Nation Karenne Wood ties the first ribbon on the Peace Tree next to E. Moore Hall Thursday.

Members of sororities dance on the Mountainlair Green Thursday in Air Bands.

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Continued from page 1 participants in a dance circling the tree symbolizing the native belief that time runs in cycles. This was the first year that dancing had been included in the ceremony, High said. The Peace Tree was originally planted in fall 1992 but was vandalized and cut down in summer 1996, she said. Mohawk Chief Jake Swamp, who passed away earlier this week, founded a Peace Tree Committee and planted a new white pine tree in its place in fall 1996, High said. Swamp was a Mohawk spiritual leader who traveled the world sharing knowledge and planting white pine trees for peace, according to the Tree

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Continued from page 1 Zuccari said having a poster with this information can get people who are not already affiliated with club sports more interested in attending club sports events. Posters will be placed in the Mountainlair once they are completed, he said. “With the new club sports facilities proposals just re-

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Mother Earth Beat Drum plays a welcoming song to kick off the Peace Tree ceremony beside E. Moore Hall Thursday. of Peace Society’s website, an said. organization Swamp founded. “‘You can’t cut peace down’ A feather was tied to was what Chief Swamp said at the Peace Tree in honor of the ceremony in ’96,” she said. Swamp’s life and what he had done for the University, High erin.fitzwilliams@mail.wvu.edu

leased, we need to raise awareness about club sports on campus,” Rollins said. “Club sports are going to become an integral part of campus so we need an all around effort in preparation for the new facilities.” In September, the University Board of Governors approved an $8 million overhaul of recreational space for club, intramural and recreational sports. The plan includes the ad-

dition of multiple fields, renovation and redevelopment of current facilities and a new partnership with Mylan Park, on the outskirts of Morgantown, to create a club sports facility. travis.crum@mail.wvu.edu

Sarah O’Rourke contributed to this article. In interest of full disclosure, O’Rourke and Rollins are both members of the Chi Omega sorority.

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and Phi Sigma Kappa won with their routine that represented Washington, D.C. “The themes are a really good addition to Homecoming Week,” said Rusty Tucker, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon who’s theme was Vegas. “It really gives us a chance to be expressive,” he said. “We came up with some great stuff for this event.” Delta Gamma’s team represented New Orleans at Airbands, Clifford said. “We wanted to bring it back with Ray Charles and Rue Paul,” she said. “Airbands is extremely fun to participate in.” The teams practiced their routines regularly for the past two weeks, Clifford said. Airbands is “intense,” said Tommy Huggins, a member of Beta Theta Pi, who said they rehearsed nightly on the Mountainlair Green. It’s a lot of hard work to put together a routine in a short period of time, Huggins said. “It is time consuming. It is definitely intense, but it’s still a good time,” said Benjamin Chelsi Baker/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Schwartz, a pledge at Phi Delta Members of the Greek system compete in Air Bands, a dance competition held on the Theta. The sororities and fraterniMountainlair Green Thursday afternoon. ties have also competed in a T-shirt sale to benefit WVU’s Chelsi Baker/ holiday toy drive, a blood drive THE DAILY and the WELL WVU Condom ATHENAEUM Caravan this week. Sorority and fraAt each event, the Greek ternity memorganizations receive points bers compete in based on their participation, the dance competition, Airand at the end of the week, the bands, on the sorority and fraternity with the Mountainlair most points receive a trophy. Green Thursday afternoon. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Oct. 25 to see if other complaints come in. The maximum fine for campaign violations is $200, she said. In the future, McIntosh would like to use the complaint as a “teachable moment” and train future SGA and Homecoming candidates on how to be more sensitive to others. “We are taking this very se-

riously,” she said. The Daily Athenaeum asked to review the complaint, but Frazie said she could not produce it because of legality issues. Since the complaint has been filed, Richmond and Moraes said most of their banners have been stolen.

“With the obesity and health issues we have here, having a Continued from page 1 fresh source of fruits and vegetables is important.” and give back to the commuThe results of the survey will nity, Drake said. not affect what the market sells, “It is all a fresh source of food she said. from local farmers,” she said. “There will still be a farmers’

market next year with bad or good feedback,” she said. “The survey will just let us know why students aren’t attending it and if they are, what we can do to make it better.”

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McIntosh said. After review, it was determined not to violate University policy and was given back to Frazie. Frazie said she is currently waiting for the campaign violations deadline on Monday,

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Friday October 22, 2010

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PROMISE scholarship not covering all tuition costs CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s merit-based scholarship program is falling behind in covering tuition at public colleges and universities. In fact, the PROMISE scholarship now covers full tuition at just two of West Virginia’s 10 state schools. Based on 2010-11 figures, the average tuition cost at West Virginia public colleges and

universities is about $5,000. The PROMISE scholarship now pays $4,750. Lawmakers capped the amount in an effort to keep costs in check. The state took action after raising the standards to qualify for the scholarship failed to save enough money. Former Gov. Bob Wise told the Charleston Daily Mail that he opposes any caps. “In saving a dime you’re

going to lose a dollar’s worth of benefits,” he said. “It gets easier and easier for students to say ‘Well, why don’t I just take the scholarship in Tennessee?'" Wise was in office when lawmakers agreed to fund the program in 2002 with profits from the state lottery. Students who graduated from high school in 2010 are the first affected by the cap,

said Jack Toney, director of state financial aid programs for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. That effect is minimal, according to Toney. PROMISE recipients usually receive other scholarships and the state offers need-based financial aid as well, he said. “We’ve received very few concerns. It’s still covering a sizable chunk of tuition and

fees,” Toney said. “I think with the amount of the award, it’s a nice award.” West Virginia currently has 9,224 students who receive PROMISE scholarships at a cost of more than $45.4 million, commission spokeswoman Jessica Tice said. Since being capped, PROMISE scholarships cover full tuition at only West Virginia State University and Bluefield

State College. It falls short of tuition at West Virginia University, where undergraduates will pay $5,406 this year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Shepherd University and for certain schools at Marshall University. The PROMISE also isn’t enough for tuition at Fairmont State University, Concord University, Glenville State College and West Liberty University.

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Manchin banking on his record to sway senator voters W.Va. mine safety chief gets OK to seek new job CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s mine safety chief has received permission to seek a job with companies regulated by the state Office of Miners’ Health Safety and Training. State Ethics Commission Executive Director Theresa Wick granted Ron Wooten’s request for an exemption from ethics law in an Oct. 8 letter. Wooten declined to comment. While Wooten believes he can stay on as director of the agency, he is unsure what might happen if Gov. Joe Manchin wins election to the U.S. Senate, spokeswoman Leslie Fitzwater said Wednesday. Manchin, a Democrat, is running against Republican John Raese to finish the final two years of the late Robert C. Byrd’s term. Wooten’s potential departure comes as the agency investigates the deaths of 29 miners in an April 5 explosion at Massey Energy Co.’s Upper Big Branch mine. The state is conducting a joint civil probe with the federal Mine Safety and Health ap Administration. Supporters of Democratic West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin hold up signs outside the studios of West Virginia Public Broadcasting in Morgantown. Senatorial candidates are meeting The explosion also is the for a debate at the studios Monday night. subject of a federal criminal investigation. Wooten was named to the deeper hole of debt that we’ve chin said. “We were spending Firm hired to study coal slurry, prehensive” than a previpost by Manchin on Aug. 31, digging for ourselves,” he said. ourselves into oblivion.” water in Prenter ous DEP investigation. The 2006. At the time, the agency “But I think they’re proud of The state, he said, will not CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) $130,000 study includes all was investigating the explosion what we’ve done in West Virjoin in a pending legal challenge — Triad Engineering has been homes along Hopkins Fork of that killed 12 miners at Internaginia. We live within our means. filed by other states. chosen to study possible links Big Coal River and tributaries tional Coal Group’s Sago Mine We do it here, they can surely do As for the stimulus, Manchin between the underground inof Hopkins Fork from Seth to on Jan. 2, 2006 and the conveyer it in Washington.” said it provided a needed boost jection of coal slurry and the Prenter, he said. Manchin traces Obama’s low to West Virginia’s ailing State contamination of drinking waThe DEP has imposed a mor- belt fire that killed two miners West Virginia approval ratings Road Fund. It also helped avoid ter supplies in southern West atorium on new coal slurry in- at Massey’s Aracoma Alma No. 1 mine 17 days later. to administration mandates. program cuts, public employee Virginia, the Department of En- jection sites. Prior to joining the state, He includes in this category the layoffs or tax hikes. vironmental Protection said Earlier this year, a team of Wooten spent 16 years as vice health care overhaul’s eventual “I would have liked to have Thursday. West Virginia University represident of safety at Canonsrequirement that people buy seen more jobs in the private Residents of the Boone searchers advised lawmakers health insurance, and the U.S. sector stimulated,” Manchin said. County communities of Prenter to start monitoring coal slurry, burg, Pa.-based Consol Energy and later worked as a consultant Environmental Protection Agen- “I don’t believe that you can say and Seth are suing eight coal even though they could not and as safety director of Morgancy’s scrutiny of surface miningthat creating more or new jobs companies they believe poiconclusively demonstrate a town explosives contractor Mt. related permits. The state rein West Virginia happened.” soned their wells by pumping hazard to public health. cently sued EPA over its mining Manchin noted that his adslurry into old underground WVU’s 418-page report con- State Bit Service Inc. policies. ministration has not accepted mines. cluded that while the waste“They see a president, and I’m some stimulus funds, such as Slurry is the wastewater pro- water from cleaning coal could Gayle Manchin to lead national school boards group just speaking for myself, who money tied to expanding who duced when coal is washed to potentially affect water supCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) overreached, who tried to over- qualifies for unemployment help it burn more efficiently. plies, wells and public health, — West Virginia Board of Educorrect by infringing on who we benefits. He also echoed his earFor decades, coal companies there’s no proof it has or will. are,” Manchin said. “We don’t live lier objections to a second round in Appalachia have injected Huffman said Triad employ- cation member and first lady Gayle Manchin has been chosen our lives like that. So, they’re of stimulus. slurry into worked-out underees will interview concerned to lead a national school boards frustrated.” Manchin also defended his ground mines as a cheap alter- residents and test their drinkgroup. Manchin said the insurance 2009 legislation that would renative to building dams or filing supplies for the presence The state board announced mandate is one of several parts quire West Virginia utilities to tration and drying systems. of contaminants that could afManchin’s selection as presidentof the federal health care law obtain 25 percent of their elecThe industry defends the fect human health. elect of the National Association that he would seek to repeal. But tricity from alternative or renew- practice as safe, but critics They also will sample from of State Boards of Education on he said he supports other proable energy sources by 2025. contend slurry seeps through surface and deep mining Thursday. visions, such as requiring insurHe noted that the law includes cracks in the earth and into the operations, coal preparation Manchin’s term as presidenters to cover pre-existing medical waste coal, and coal converted groundwater. plants, refuse areas, impoundelect begins in January. She will conditions and allowing children into a gas or liquid or otherwise DEP Secretary Randy Huffments, underground mine become the association’s presionto their parent’s policies unmade into a fuel by “advanced man said Triad’s one-year pools and underground injec tion sites. dent in 2012. til age 26. coal technology.” study will be “far more com“There’s not a government in this country that can afford to allow the runaway cost of health care, and the amount of people who weren’t getting any type of health care, to continue,” Man-

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Joe Manchin is hoping his six years as West Virginia’s chief executive will trump what he calls a multimillion-dollar “fear and smear” campaign targeting his U.S. Senate candidacy. The Democratic nominee told The Associated Press that Republicans have misled voters about his stances on such issues as coal, health care and the stimulus. The GOP has also tried to capitalize on voter dislike of President Barack Obama by claiming Manchin would be a “rubber stamp” for unpopular administration policies. “They’ve scared people enough to make them think that I’ll go up and vote for what’s not right for West Virginia,” Manchin said. “I’m saying, ‘Don’t let them scare you, don’t let them buy this election. Look at what we’ve done, working together, in West Virginia. Give me a chance.’” Manchin invokes the late Sen. Robert C. Byrd when talking about how he would handle the office if elected. The 92-year-old Byrd’s death in June prompted next month’s special election to fill the final two years of his term. “You never saw Sen. Byrd kowtowing to any party line. Whether it was Democrats or Republicans, if he thought it was wrong for West Virginia, wrong for America, that’s the way he voted,” said Manchin, 63. “That’s the fierce independence that we have. That’s who we’ve sent up to Washington. That’s exactly what I’ll be.” To prove his point, Manchin said he will not commit to supporting Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., if Reid wins reelection and Democrats maintain their majority. “Whoever wants to be that leader, I’ll be looking for the person who is that leader,” Manchin said. “They have to look at and evaluate the entire direction that this country’s going. Each body needs to look at the direction it’s going.” While his political affiliation is Democrat, Manchin says his strength has been his bipartisan approach to problem-solving. He points to the successes his administration has had to keep the state operating while others have been forced to curtail transportation projects, cut services and lay off employees. His handling of the state’s affairs has won him endorsements from the likes of the U.S. and state chambers of commerce, the National Rifle Association, the United Mine Workers union and the West Virginia Coal Association. “How can you have people that would be affected by the decisions I’ve made since I’ve been governor still supporting me if I’ve done something to harm them?” Manchin said. But Manchin said he recognizes that Obama’s unpopularity has become a key issue in the race, and fuels a potent campaign message for the GOP. While Manchin won 70 percent of the vote to be elected to a second term in 2008, Obama lost the state by more than 13 percentage points. “All they (voters) do know is they don’t like this president, they don’t like this president’s policies, and anything that looks like it might be part of that is wrong,” Manchin said. “They’re still not seeing the recovery, and they’re seeing a

OPINION

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King, Queen should make us proud Two weeks of colorful signs, free candy and glittered banners will come to an end. Down will come the decorative sheets in the Mountainlair, removed will be the free T-shirts and vanished will be the king and queen hopefuls. West Virginia University’s Homecoming weekend has finally arrived, with the Mountaineers facing off against the Syracuse Orange

Saturday. This weekend will bring parades, performances, receptions, recitals and anticipation from Homecoming candidates. Voting for Homecoming court ended Thursday, and Saturday will bring the crowning of two lucky individuals: one king and one queen. King and queen are charged with representing the University, and this

should be their first priority. Students had the opportunity to choose who will represent them, and we hope class, drive and love for this University were taken into account. At halftime, Meghan Flinn, Melissa Moraes, Tracy Speilman, Rachel Viglianco or Dana Zelder will be crowned WVU 2010’s Homecoming queen. Kevin Beck, Kyle Golombos, Zachary Liberto, Taylor Richmond or

Omar Wazir will be crowned Homecoming king. These two, as chosen by WVU’s own study body, will represent the University as an embodiment of success, character and school spirit. While many student positions at the University are not solely up to the discretion of the students, the honors of Homecoming king and queen are. This privilege is bestowed upon the recipients by their peers.

This should not be a popularity contest; this should be choosing the people who will represent WVU to the best of their ability. The king and queen should make WVU proud with their outstanding success, achievement and good character. We wish the candidates luck, and we hope those who are chosen make the University proud. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Time to set record straight on Confederate Flag ban josh peters coLUMNIST

At least I know you’re reading. Last week, I tackled a somewhat sensitive issue in this area of the nation, the use of the Confederate flag. The point was that the flag should be banned by West Virginia University and its employees. Putting it lightly, some people disagreed. After many posts on The Daily Athenaeum’s website, a few tweets and two response columns that all essentially attempted to take me to task, I have decided to continue with this constructive dialogue. In listening to the arguments of those who disagree; I have essentially found three lines of logic – fringe players who are truly ignorant of any relevant information on the topic, people who argue that the Civil War wasn’t

about slavery and people who are making the “free speech” argument. While the first two are absurd, the last is a popular argument that is incomplete and lacking in any basis in reality. First, some people are just fringe players. These people are truly intolerant and ignorant. Their opinions are theirs to have, but when attempting to be reasonable and level-headed, there is no sense bothering with them. For example, I was sent a Facebook message by one of these people over the course of the last week. His message read, “The rebel flag should not be banned from the University. Stop trying to make everything politically correct. Why don’t you push for the gays to stop flying their rainbow flag?” After an initial chuckle, I realized that a great deal of people actually would find that a valid argument.

It’s not. At all. The gay community, to the best of my knowledge, has never enslaved an entire race of people. They didn’t treat other humans as sub-human pieces of property, either. In fact, they are generally persecuted today by many of the same people who proudly wave the Confederate flag. So, putting those two flags on the same level is somewhere below logical. Second, there have been a few people that have made the argument that the Civil War was not about slavery. I understand the argument. States rights, different cultures and economic bases were the underlying issues. However, what one issue encompassed all three? Slavery. The states wanted individual states rights in order to preserve the institution of slavery. The culture of the South was based around the idea that African-Americans were sub-humans who didn’t have

rights. They were property. Finally, the South wanted to protect an economy that made slaves do all the work, while land owners reaped all the benefits. People who are naive enough to actually believe the Civil War wasn’t about slavery have been listening to Rush Limbaugh so long their brains and mouth, just like his, are no longer connected. The final argument I heard is by far the most common and legitimate. Banning of the Confederate flag by the University is in violation of our freedom of speech. However, for far too long people have had a fundamental misunderstanding of freedom of speech. It is true that people have a constitutional right to say whatever they want. But that is only half the story. With any freedom or right, also comes personal responsibility. If a person is allowed to say whatever he or she want, they must also understand there are consequences

for those words or actions. If a resident assistant displays the Confederate flag on his or her door, the University has a separate right to decide whether or not you are an acceptable employee. A person has many qualified rights of speech. If a person wanted to yell “fire” in a theater, he or she could. However, that person must also understand that saying that is going to put a great deal of people in danger, and they are probably going to be arrested for that action. So, to all those who insist on waving the Confederate flag, I encourage you to do so proudly if that is what you truly believe in. That is your right. However, if you work for this University, you must realize that your freedom of speech is not a magical phrase that keeps you from being punished. That flag is divisive. It alienates students. It has no business within this University. Period.

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The Man in the Ironic Mask: Who is Quill? CHad wilcox columnist

In an information age in which impermanence and privacy share the same postmodern death, it takes courage to say what you truly think, but it takes a special kind of courage (commonly called cowardice) to forgo accountability and the opportunity for viral fame and say it with digital anonymity. Many of these brave souls can be found in the online comments section of any opinion column on The Daily Athenaeum website. MountaineerIrony.com has been igniting controversy – in the same way that drunken college students try to light their farts on fire – with inflammatory “satire” for half a semester now. Its author, pseudonymously self-anointed as “Quill,” has yet to come forward or slip up. Curiosity is killing me. After non-exhaustive research, including a failed attempt to break the ironclad secrecy of the author through a domain name trace, I have narrowed the investigation to a possible few suspects. An undergraduate: While sheer statistical prob-

ability tempts me to point a finger at any one of the 22,000 undergraduates of West Virginia University, memories of my own undergraduate experience silence the accusation. Despite the obvious references to happenings relevant to undergrads, including bar critiques and athletic commentary, most undergrads appear to lack an elementary awareness of anything happening outside of Bent Willey’s and the football stadium. We must instead scrutinize the higher, literate echelons of the University community. An honors student: It is certainly plausible: a nerdy 4.0 student with few friends who is unable to confront perceived injustices or witnessed absurdities in real life unleashes his insecurity, anonymously and indiscriminately overcompensating by blasting everyone else. After all, the best defense is a strong offense. But despite being future doctors and astronauts, honors students, as a rule, play by the rules, and have less to lose by being discovered than someone deeper in the game of life. We look elsewhere. A law student: The compelling eloquence that occasionally pierces the otherwise prosaic vulgarity of Quill’s vitriol leads one to

suspect some kind of formal training in the presentation of ideas and events partially true, wholly imagined or otherwise entirely unspeakable. It’s as if he is cross-examining the helpless culture of West Virginia and its University while at the same time playing judge, in a trial whose jury was specially selected for being the most spiteful. A professor: An anonymous blog is the perfect way to vent your frustration against a student body rife with apathy regarding not only homework but just about everything else in the world. I have long imagined how WVU professors maintain their sanity with the seemingly untranslatable undergraduate essay submissions they receive in even upperlevel electives. And when tenure is at stake, especially in the hand-me-down hierarchy of an Old-boy state University like WVU, staying under the politically incorrect radar is paramount to getting published. Student Government Association member: Most politicians are mentally ill, suffering from a severe and progressive form of Dissociate Identity Disorder, often causing their personality to split so many times that they eventually become unrecognized as real people.

It only fits that the pressures of the first elected position would cause the personality to crack into two very dichotomous halves: One half publicly champions the needs of the students, while the other half roasts them mercilessly over a virtual flame. Delusions of grandeur, and more specifically delusions of importance, are a common symptom. But it’s unlikely they have the time to make fun while spending so much time actively killing fun at football games. Michael Garrison: Embittered by his clumsy fall from grace two years ago, for Garrison, MountaineerIrony.com is the best kind of revenge – it’s even cold – against a University community that, through the efforts of a concerned minority, silenced his dreams of eventually appointing himself CEO of Mylan-WVU International, Inc. However, even though MountaineerIrony.com is nothing less than a rhetorical and emotional appeal, the tone is too whimsical, and the content too youthful, for this lobbyist. Tea Party Patriot or ultraconservative: The growing list of slurs and slander against people who disagree with a singular,

uncompromising ideology as found on MountaineerIrony. com eventually forces a connection to similar political groups which are especially skilled in juvenile polemic. A member of West Virginia Conservative Foundation or the Tea Party Patriots with connections to the University makes a good candidate. But then I recognized in the website’s text a subtle anti-Republican undercurrent, even a Tea Party parody, and remembered that self-criticism, constructive or otherwise, is far beyond the capacity of conservatives. However, that doesn’t rule out the possibility of WVCF funding – especially if you notice the website began many months after the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Committee ruling. A Daily Athenaeum Columnist: Wouldn’t that be perfectly ironic – especially if it were me? I think the real secret is that we are all Quill, in some way or another, and we must tolerate (or patronize) the invective of MountaineerIrony.com until he or she or we get bored of it. Although I don’t condone racism, misogyny, unjustified insult or hiding behind a screen, I do really hate Ugg Boots.

jeremiah yates columnist

Democrats have made progress It’s hard to be a Democrat this election year. Every news station has the same grim predictions of the Republicans regaining control of the House and the Senate. With the economy still in a slump, it doesn’t seem there is much the liberals can say that will get them out of this hole. But why? Mostly because the Democrats have failed to maximize on positive things they have done, which, to many people’s surprise, is actually a lot. But political media is just like any other. Bad news is the most watched news, so they continue to put the administration in bad light. If the media would focus on the progress of the economy, more people would have the confidence to invest and allow the market to grow. There has been proof of success throughout President Barack Obama’s two years in office thus far. The administration’s very first bill introduced into the House and the Senate, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, has proven effective. According to the Obama administration’s Council of Economic Advisors, the Recovery Act increased GDP by 2.7 percent to 3.2 percent, and increased employment from 2.5 million to 3.6 million. Further, health care reform, the disapproval of which has been a useful tool for Republican campaigning, features many benefits for the American public. But the conservative media continuously slams the legislation, explaining it as a slippery slope to socialism. They ignore the facts, according to CBSNews, of how the reform can help citizens. 1. Insurance plans can’t deny coverage due to a pre-existing condition to children under age 19. For adults, the same provision goes into effect in 2014. 2. It’s illegal for insurers to drop a customer when they become sick or search for an error on a customer’s insurance application and then deny payment for service when the person gets sick. 3. Reduces the deficit by $143 billion over the first 10 years and reduces the deficit by $1.2 trillion dollars in the second 10 years. 4. All new plans must cover certain preventive services such as mammograms and colonoscopies without charging a deductible, copay or coinsurance. 5. Dependants are covered until the age of 26. Further, more than 30 million Americans who are currently uninsured will have coverage. As many problems as the bill has, it’s still many steps in the right direction. In the future, the effectiveness of the plan can be examined and finely tuned to meet whatever needs are seen to be fit. But doing nothing about the health care problem was not the answer. Obama would have been ridiculed by Republicans for not trying to resolve health care issues and breaking campaign promises. In the eyes of Obama, it’s damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Conservatives have played a strong hand in sabotaging everything the Democrats attempt to pass. The Republicans recently shot down the bill that would provide health care to Sept. 11 responders. Only five GOP members voted for a “jobs” bill in February after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid accused the GOP of being the “Party of No.” No matter what the Democrats do or say, the public is going to be upset, as long as unemployment is high. But the people need to look at the history of our financial market and realize that we will keep growing and, without a doubt, recover from this funk. Trust the market and continue to make investments for the future. The country gave President Franklin Roosevelt 12 years to fix the economy, but for some reason Obama was expected to fix it before his first mid-term election. America needs to be a little more patient; we are making progress. The only way to see faster growth is to work together and put aside differences. I am not an economist; I am just a faithful American.

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‘Rolling Sounds’ Tour visits Student Lot by mackenzie mays associate a&e editor

The “Rolling Sounds Tour,” sponsored by Coke Zero will bring artists Jennifer Paige, Rivers Monroe and Junior to the Student Lot for a concert and pregame event before West Virginia University goes up against the Syracuse Orange. Aside from the music, inflatable games and a Coke Taste Tent will also be included, in addition to giveaways offering T-shirts, music download cards, Sunoco reward cards

and Coke Zero products. The tour began in July and has performed at military bases and college campuses in 10 different states, according to tour manager John Sitarski. “The whole purpose of this is to give a platform to showcase up-and-coming artists,” Sitarski said. “It’s about providing entertainment to a great demographic and giving an outlet to artists who usually play local club gigs by allowing them to get some national exposure.” Lead singer of pop/rock group Rivers Monroe, Mike

Reading will be performing at the show and said he appreciates the opportunities it’s given to his band. “It’s awesome. It’s really giving us the chance to reach out to a lot of new audiences and fans from all over the East Coast,” Reading said. “It’s a definite step in the right direction for our music careers and is giving us a ton of exposure.” Reading said he expects an energetic crowd for Saturday’s show, having had a lot of experience with college audiences. “College kids know how to party and have fun, and I’ve

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heard that WVU students can get pretty crazy. We’re really looking forward to this gig,” Reading said. “The audience should expect a fun, entertaining and energetic show. The more the crowd gets into it, the more we get into it and the better the show experience is for everyone.” The Rivers Monroe’s latest album “Meteors” is available for download on iTunes. Jennifer Paige, best known for her 1998 pop hit “Crush,” will also be performing and said she is ready to share her passion with the audience.

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The West Virginia University student singing competition, Mountain Idol, sponsored by “American Idol” and CocaCola, enters its fourth elimination round today. This round is country-themed, and out of the seven singers left, two will be eliminated. Chelsea Malone, a freshman general studies major and contestant, said she is excited for the themed night. “I’ve been looking forward to

this round for awhile,” Malone said. “Country is my favorite genre.” Malone will be singing “Broken Wing” by Martina McBride. “This round is out of my element and I am hoping to have fun with it,” said Meghan Carlson, a junior public relations major. She will sing “Stuck Like Glue” by Sugarland. Mountaineer Idol is teaming up with the Mountaineer Maniacs to promote WVU’s Homecoming Week. Mountaineer Idol event coordinator Sonja Wilson said the Maniacs will be providing

‘Ebony Idol’ talent competition postponed due to complications “Ebony Idol,” a talent competition sponsored by West Virginia University’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has been postponed to a later date. The competition was to debut today and was supposed to have four categories, including vocals and music, dance, poetry and miscellaneous. Ellis Lambert, President of WVU’s chapter of the NAACP, said that the program is postponed until after Homecoming Week. The event was set to go from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room G24 of Eiesland Hall, with an entry fee of $5. For dance groups, the entry fee would

have been $15. Chelsea Fuller, vice president of WVU’s chapter of the NAACP, said illness and other complications led to the decision to move the competition to a later date. Fuller said those who signed up for the competition have been notified and those who paid for tickets this round will not have to pay for the rescheduled round. The newly scheduled date will be announced within the next two weeks, according to Fuller. The postponement will allow additional people to compete. — jmt

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new “rally rags” to the first 100 guests through the doors of the Mountainlair Ballrooms , so attendants can show spirit at upcoming school sports events. Wilson said each of the seven finalists is to bring as large a crowd as possible and the judges will decide on the largest cheering section. The Maniacs will present the winner with a prize. “We are encouraging people to come out, wear gold and blue and enjoy some country music,” said Julie Holeczy, assistant to

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‘The Craft’ a dark, twisted teenage drama ashlie walter

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spirit of the tour and the audiences it has exposed her to, and she hopes for an enthusiastic audience this weekend, as well. “I hope everyone has their Saturday chill vibe going, and they’re ready to have a good time. I love being a part of that atmosphere,” Paige said. “How can you go wrong by bringing cool people together with sports and music? We are ready to get you guys ready for a win.” The concert begins at 9 a.m.

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Mountaineer Idol contestant Chelsea Malone performs.

“Music is a healing force. It’s the best way I know to communicate. I don’t think you need to be a ‘good’ singer to enjoy this part of music – sing loud whenever possible,” Paige said. The singer said she enjoys performing live because of the creativity it offers outside of a recording studio atmosphere. “Live shows are totally different than recording. It’s so in the moment,” Paige said. “You can make it up as you go. The only thing I expect out of this weekend’s live show is a good time to be had by all.” Paige said she enjoys the

“The Craft” is one of those classic movies that people turn to during Halloween. It’s got magic, teenage drama, a twisted love story and horror. The movie starts off with Sarah, a newcomer to Los Angeles, getting started at her Catholic prep school. At first, the “Bitches of Eastwick” just ignore her, until one of them learns that she is a natural witch, and they try to coerce her into joining their group. Sarah is hesitant at first because she knows nothing about magic but then joins in on their rituals just for fun and to belong somewhere. However, one character, Nancy, takes it a little too far and goes on a power hunt to punish those who wronged all of them. In the first spell they

cast, they wish for different desires. Sarah wishes for the popular guy in school to like her, Bonnie wishes to be beautiful, Rochelle wishes for the popular girl in school, Grace, who teases her, to get her comeuppance. Nancy just wishes for ultimate power. All of them, except Nancy, see their wishes come true, but some in the wrong ways. Chris, Sarah’s guy, begins to stalk her obsessively, Grace’s gorgeous blonde hair slowly falls out and Bonnie does become beautiful, but she loses her personality in the process. Nancy, angered by her wish not being granted, casts a powerful spell with the others for “Manos,” or God, to give her power. The spell works, putting Nancy on a power trip that leads her to alienate or eliminate all who try to get in her way. Even though it’s been years since its release, the movie still delivers the same chills

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and thrills as it did in 1996. This movie puts a scary twist on the classic warning: “be careful what you wish for.” ashlie.walter@mail.wvu.edu

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tional Christian Service Fraternity, would like to invite any men interested 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 is 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 is held at 5 p.m. More information, call 866-948-6441 or visit www.SingleFocusMinistries.org.

THE WVU CREATIVE ROLE PLAYING CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. in the Continual Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair. MON GENERAL HOSPITAL needs This meeting is open to the public. volunteers for the information desk, For more information, visit www. pre-admission testing, hospitality morgantownrp.com. cart, mail delivery and gift shop. For more information, call ChrisEvery Friday tina Brown at 304-598-1324. WVU HILLEL offers a Shabbat dinWELLNESS PROGRAMS on topner at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at ics such as nutrition, sexual health 1420 University Ave. For more infor- and healthy living are provided for mation or a ride, call 304-685-5195. interested student groups, orgaLUNCH FOR A BUCK takes place nizations or classes by WELL WVU at the Campus Ministry Center Student Wellness and Health Proon the corner of Willey and Price motion. For more information, visit streets. For more information, call www.well.wvu.edu/wellness. 304-292-4061. WELL WVU STUDENT HEALTH is CHABAD AT WVU takes place at paid for by tuition and fees and is 7 p.m. at 643 Valley View Drive. For confidential. For appointments or more information, visit www.jew- more information, call 304-293ishWVU.org or call 304-599-1515. 2311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/ CAMPUS LIGHT MINISTRIES hosts medical. a weekly meeting and Bible study at NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets 7 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the nightly in the Morgantown and FairMountainlair. mont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or Every Saturday visit www.mrscna.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN GYM FOR VOLLEYBALL is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student meets daily. For help or a schedule, Recreation Center. No commitment call 304-291-7918. For more inforor prior experience is necessary. Just mation, visit www.aawv.org. CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonshow up and play. For more information, contact Mandy at mhat- profit organization serving West Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs dofie3@mix.wvu.edu. CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. nations of food and personal care items and volunteers to support all John University Parish at 5 p.m. TRADITIONAL KARATE CLASS FOR aspects of the organization’s acSELF-DEFENSE meets at 10:30 a.m. tivities. For more information, call in Multipurpose Room A of the Stu- 304-985-0021. CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING dent Recreation Center. SERVICES are provided for free by Every Sunday the Carruth Center for PsychologiTRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH of- cal and Psychiatric Services. A walkfers services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 The church is located on the corner a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples of Spruce and Willey streets. WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRIS- and group counseling. Please visit BEE CLUB TEAM holds practice at 3 www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information. p.m. at St. Francis Fields. SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS offers a service HOUSE, a local outreach organifor students at 10 a.m. at the chapel zation, needs volunteers for daily on Willey Street. For more informa- programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, tion, call 304-296-7538. WVU HILLEL offers a Bagel Brunch contact Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@ at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at hotmail.com or 304-599-5020. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHIL1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195. DREN needs volunteers. WIC proMOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST vides education, supplemental hosts college worship from 6 p.m. foods and immunizations for pregto 7 p.m. at the Christian Student nant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity Center at 2923 University Ave. PAINTBALL TEAM practices at to earn volunteer hours for class reMountain Valley Paintball Park. For quirements. For more information, more information, visit www.wvu- contact Michelle Prudnick at 304paintball.com or e-mail wvupaint- 598-5180 or 304-598-5185. FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is availball@gmail.com. CHRISTIAN STUDENT FELLOW- able on the first Monday of every SHIP hosts free dinner at 6:15 p.m. month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the followed by a worship service at Caritas House office located at 391 7 p.m. at 2901 University Ave. For Scott Ave. Test results are available more information, contact Gary in 20 minutes and are confidential. To make an appointment, call 304Gross at grossgary@yahoo.com. SIGMA THETA EPSILON, a Na- 293-4117. For more information,

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BORN TODAY This year, new possibilities appear. You might want to see life from a different point of view, often striving to get past the facts and the obvious. Don’t hold yourself back in any way, shape or form. Be careful of a tendency to become possessive. Sometimes you might say something in a manner that you don’t mean. Become more aware of your words and gestures when dealing with others. If you are single, you are like a magnet. Don’t go for the first person you meet on the path. If you are attached, allow greater give-and-take. Be aware of what you both bring to the relationship. TAURUS often anchors you.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH A partner confuses a matter. You don’t see a solution. Taking responsibility, at times, could be unreasonable. Decide what you want and need. Excitement surrounds a potential meeting in the near future. Tonight: Where your friends are.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Others are challenging, but you are on top of your game. Listen to what is discussed. Remain alert. Confusion surrounds a situation no matter how you look at it. Partners make things more complicated. Listen rather than decide. Tonight: Relax. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HH You need to listen more often and get to the bottom of a key issue. Though others confuse your thinking, you want to resolve key matters. Understanding evolves to a new level. Tonight: Nap and know that you are on top of your game. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Sometimes you see a situation in a different light. Understand what is going on. Know what you need to do, and stay on top of the situation. You like what you see evolving in a meeting. The only answer is “why not?” Tonight: Vanish while

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Stay in touch with your feelings. Know that your creativity will peak. Understand what needs to happen. Keep reaching out for others. Look for the unusual path. Realize that what you want is going to happen one way or the other. Tonight: Say “yes” to the unusual. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH You could be more creative than you have been in the past. Use your sense of humor, and allow greater give-andtake. One-on-one relating allows greater give-and-take between you and others. Keep reaching out for new information. Tonight: Let your mind explore other options. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Defer to others and understand that you will need a change or a new beginning. However, what might look like a wonderful idea simply might not be. Play the cynic, and you will be in a lot better shape. Tonight: Dinner for two. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH You will accomplish a lot more if you relax. Understanding evolves if you care enough to try another approach or see a situation differently. Be honest about what is going on in your mind. You sim-

ply might not be able to deal with a domestic issue. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.” SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Let your mind rock and roll. You are full of energy and excitement. Honor changes with openness. If you feel that someone isn’t getting your message, let this person know. Confusion marks what is happening. Tonight: Let your creativity flourish. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Separate your domestic and professional lives. Open up to confusion, knowing you need new facts. Clearly, your imagination takes you to new turf and a new understanding. Visualize and create more of what you want. Tonight Kick off the weekend as only you can. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Examine what is going on with your life, and get past an immediate issue. You are in touch with your feelings, though explaining them might be difficult and easily misunderstood. Tonight: Talking up a storm. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Stay centered and know what you want. Curb a need to be possessive and have certain things tumble your way. Communication increases the later the day gets. Then the only question remaining is “why not?” Tonight: Hang with friends. BORN TODAY Actor Jeff Goldblum (1952), actress, author Patti Davis (1952), counterculture guru Timothy Leary (1920)

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fork the orangeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pizza Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been to Syracuse before. Fortunately, one of my friends hails from the region. Apparently, those Yonkers like pizza. In the face of 6 feet of snow yearround, pizza, allegedly, warms the bones. In the spirit of downing the Syracuse Orange for Homecoming, I bring to you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fork the Orange Pizza.â&#x20AC;? Trust me, this meaty, chunky pizza will require a fork to eat. With such a combination of meat and fresh vegetables, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sub out typical red sauce with a layer of healthier olive oil. Topped with orange slices for some citrus flavor, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a treat you and yours will surely be talking about for days to come.

INGREDIENTS grocerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 fresh pizza crust from deli 2 oranges 16 oz. sausage patties 16 oz. ham 2 chicken breasts 1 orange pepper 1/2 red onion 8 oz. mushrooms 2 whole tomatoes 1 clove fresh garlic eese 16 oz. sharp cheddar ch in olive 2 tablespoons extra-virg oil

directions Cube chicken breasts and ham slices, sear separately and set aside. Crumble sausage, sear then set aside. Slice onions, mushrooms and pepper (half the pepper slices). Chop fresh garlic (first, crack the clove open with flat side of knife, and be careful), saute in teaspoon of olive oil until brown, but before burning. Slice the oranges with peel on, then cut out peel and dice into natural triangles. Lay out pizza crust on a baking sheet (may want to spray Pam first). Spread 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil across the surface of crust with back of spoon, not with brush. Sprinkle in sauteed garlic, then begin adding toppings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meat first, then veggies. Top with cheese and scatter orange slices.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Costume Questâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feels unfinished jamie carbone campus calender editor

Double Fine is perhaps the one game production company that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m absolutely devoted to. Its brilliant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psychonautsâ&#x20AC;? may eternally be my favorite game, and last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brutal Legendâ&#x20AC;? was a fun romp through heavy metal mystical magic. So, it hurts me to say that its latest foray, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Costume Quest,â&#x20AC;? couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been better. The game focuses on twins Wren and Reynold on Halloween night. The two have built their costumes, and, depending on which child the player has chosen to use as their avatar, one of the siblings will be abducted by monsters. Now the player must rescue their brother or sister to avoid being grounded, and the best way of doing this is turning into a 50-foot-tall version of their costume. Along the way they will find fellow costume wearers to join their party, fight monsters and

save the day before all of the good candy is gone. The art style is reminiscent of its earlier game â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psychonauts,â&#x20AC;? with children having big heads and eyes, and costumes looking both simple and intricate at the same time. However, the look shifts as the player enters combat, with the fight looking like something out of a comic book. Everyone is drawn big and bulky, as if to spoof the way some superheroes are illustrated. The costumes themselves are a riot, ranging from a robot to lady liberty to a container of french fries, each of which can be used to beat goblin butt. Along the way, players will also run into kids wearing costumes like Abraham Lincoln and giant bananas. Each one of the children are slightly demented with statements peppered with pop culture references. My favorite was a child named Gob who recites a slightly altered â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arrested Developmentâ&#x20AC;? line but, honestly, all the humor is wonderful, albeit a bit dark. The combat system is comparable to the one featured in other

RPGs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga,â&#x20AC;? requiring players to press a button or move the joystick in a certain way so that attacks will do extra damage. Each character also comes with a special ability, which, depending on the character, does damage or heals the whole team. There are also a few references to past Double Fine games for fans to pick out and enjoy. However, considering the game costs $15, I expected more. It was as if they rushed it a bit early to make it in time for Halloween. This is the game for those looking for something simple or have enjoyed Double Fineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous works, but, at its current price, perhaps everyone should wait for it to go on sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Costume Questâ&#x20AC;? is available for the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade and will allow children all over the world to finally live their dream of mauling monsters as a unicorn.

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Seven contestants remain in the West Virginia University singing competition. To watch the contestants’ audition videos visit our website at www.thedaonline.com.

alyssa fazzini

Amanda Hughart

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MAJOR: Criminology CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh FAVORITE ARTISTS: John Mayer, Norah Jones, Bob Marley, Cookie Monsta, Lil Wayne WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Well, it would definitely go to one of the 529 bills I owe sadly.

MAJOR: Dentistry CLASS: Graduate student HOMETOWN: Big Chimney, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: John Mayer, U2, Brian McKnight, Michael Jackson, Jessica Simpson, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Go to Disney World! No really, I would probably put it in savings for a special occasion.

MAJOR: Athletic training CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Hamlin, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would go to Disney World. Just kidding ... I would save for future expenses such as car trouble or bills that I’ll need to pay.

MAJOR: General studies CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Morgantown, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Jason Aldean WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Because I’m paying my way through college, I would definitely put it toward school. Well, maybe I’d buy some clothes first.

MAJOR: Nursing CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Blacksville, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Jason Aldean WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: As many things as I could. I would buy me new singing apparel like new cowgirl boots, and I’m sure it would come in handy being that I am a college student and all.

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Farah Famouri

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MAJOR: Wildlife and Fisheries CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Wiley Ford, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: If I were to win I would use the money for whatever I may need after graduation.

MAJOR: Forensic science CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Morgantown, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Ben Folds, The Police WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably save most of it and use the rest for my daily expenses.

MAJOR: General studies CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Yardley, P.a. FAVORITE ARTISTS: The Beatles, Dave Matthews Band WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE? I would probably save it.

MAJOR: Social work CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Philadelphia FAVORITE ARTISTS: N/A WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably spend the money on trying to really get my music career started and maybe something random.

MAJOR: Forensic science CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Somers Point, N.J. FAVORITE ARTISTS: N/A WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?:Winning the $1,000 would allow me to sponsor two kids and send them to the summer camp for autistic children.

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MAJOR: Elementary education CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Ridgeley, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Carrie Underwood WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would put the money toward school and student loans.

MAJOR: Criminology CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Branchland, W.Va. FAVORITE ARTISTS: Rascal Flatts WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I could put it toward moving and getting settled in a new job/location. I’ve always wanted to go back to Nashville and record some music.

MAJOR: Fashion merchandising CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Monroe Twshp, N.J. FAVORITE ARTISTS: The Fray, Maroon 5 WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would donate it to cancer research. It runs in my family, and I hope that sometime soon they find a cure.

MAJOR: Public relations CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh FAVORITE ARTISTS: Jason Mraz, Joshua Radin WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Finish paying off my car and shop.

MAJOR: Broadcast journalism CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Bellmore, N.Y. FAVORITE ARTISTS: John Mayer WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably use the $1000 for my college tuition.

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Continued from page 5 the event coordinator. “Mountaineer Idol is turning into an amazing event, and 200 people attended the last round of the competition.” Guest judges include Cassie Werner, Director of the Mountaineer Maniacs and New Relic band members Mike Arbogast

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and Bryan Martin. “We are excited to be the celebrity judges. Every singer is really good, and it will be hard to eliminate people,” Arbogast said, guitarist/vocalist for the The New Relics, the official band of the WVU Alumni Association. Contestants will be scored on a scale from one to 10, based on voice, stage performance, song selection and overall

performance. The competition begins at 9 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. The next round will be Oct. 29 and will be “Broadway” and “Motown” themed. The winner of Mountaineer Idol will receive $1,000 and will sing the National Anthem at a WVU men’s basketball game. jesse.tabit@mail.wvu.edu

SPORTS

Friday October 22, 2010

matt peaslee sports writer

No. 23 WVU needs strong finish

Wins over UConn, Friars could secure top 20 ranking Football by ben gaughan alums tarnish WVU’s image sports writer

Add another to the disgraced Mountaineers list. Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee joins a litany of WVU football alumni who have found themselves in trouble with the law in recent years. Of all the stories, McAfee’s may be the most unique. Always regarded as outlandish and flamboyant, the Plum, Pa., native never failed to put on a show. That trend continued this past Tuesday when McAfee was found swimming in a canal shirtless after reportedly harassing a woman in here car. Good one, Patrick. After having a blood alcohol concentration of .15, McAfee was arrested for public intoxication. The Colts’ have said McAfee will be suspended for at least one game. Maybe it’s just something about former WVU kickers. The mischievous mentality began with former WVU punter Todd Sauerbrun in the mid-1990s. Sauerbrun had an impressive Mountaineer career. In 1994 he set the NCAA record for punting average in a season. But, 10 years later in 2004 he was charged with a DWI as a member of the Carolina Panthers. His NFL career was tainted with steroid allegations. In 2007, he was arrested for assault on a taxi driver in Denver. Prior to Sauerbrun, Mike Vanderjagt made a name for himself after two years after hanging up his Mountaineer jersey. Teammates referred to him as “Vanderjerk” as a member of the New England Patriots. He was long notorious for his short fuse and unsportsmanlike behavior on the field. Let’s not forget the infamous “making it rain” strip club incident surrounding Adam “Pacman” Jones. While patronizing a club with rapper Nelly, Jones demanded back the money he willingly threw on a stage of dancing women by slamming their heads against the floor. Ouch. Additionally, Jones found himself intoxicated in public and caught up in cocaine deals that would eventually lead to his dismissal from the NFL. A host of other Mountaineers have been on the wrong end of law including the “Runaway beer truck” himself Owen Schmitt (DUI) and running back Quincy Wilson (disorderly conduct at a wedding). The late Chris Henry was arrested five separate times and suspended from the NFL for possession of marijuana and assault. Now, it’s not fair to say that reckless behavior should signify these players’ professional careers or their personal lives after football. But it does shed a negative shadow on their alma mater. And it’s not just former Mountaineers who find themselves in these dilemmas as schools across the country are forced to deal with problems left behind by their alums. Wouldn’t it be nice to stand out from the crowd? Future recruits do pay attention to every aspect of a college football program. Seeing players who go to school at WVU then go on to the NFL is attractive to someone with those same aspirations. But to shame yourself out of the league reflects poorly on the university you attended. For current Mountaineer players, who happen to be NFL prospects, it’s their time to straighten WVU’s image. Some may think that once players are out of Morgantown, they are no longer WVU’s problem. We’ve all heard the age-old statement, “Once a Mountaineer Always a Mountaineer.” It remains true, even when some are behind bars. matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia’s vault to No. 23 in the rankings this week is not surprising, considering the team’s seven-game winning streak it has put together. That’s all hunky-dory right now, but the team still has some work to do when Connecticut comes to town tonight at 7 p.m. at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Head coach Nikki IzzoBrown is focusing her team on getting the job done one step at a time, and not getting worked up about the hype of the rankings and the team’s current winning streak. “Rankings, to me, are only important at the end of the year, so we just want to finish first at the end,” Izzo-Brown said. “We just want to keep winning and

West Virginia (11-4-1, 7-1-1)

Connecticut (8-6-3, 4-2-2)

When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium Players to watch: UConn sophomore midfielder Linda Ruutu has a goal in three straight games. Goalkeeper Jessica Dulski recorded 12 saves in the Huskies’ unbeaten streak.

get the ‘W’. Even though we’re ranked 23rd in the country right now, we feel that our focus has to be playing West Virginia soccer and not worrying about anything else but Friday night’s game.” They’ll need to. The Mountaineers (11-41, 7-1-1 Big East Conference) have not had their share of success against UConn in recent years. In fact, since 2000, WVU

is just 1-6-3 against the Huskies. The last win came back in 2003. Connecticut is also on a three-game unbeaten streak (one tie) of its own; defeating USF 3-0, a team the Mountaineers drew to a double-overtime scoreless tie against. “UConn is a very well organized team, very athletic,” Izzo-Brown said. “(Head Coach Lenny Tsantiris) has done a heck of a job bringing very good soccer players to UConn. They’re just a tough team defensively to beat. We really haven’t had a whole lot of success against them.” Over the course of its sevengame winning streak, WVU has consistently been able to control the middle of the field and take advantage of what it

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West Virginia forward Megan Mischler races for a ball against a Georgetown defender in the Mountaineers’ 3-0 win over the Hoyas on Oct. 17.

West Virginia impressed with Syracuse’s new look

Syracuse wide receiver Alec Lemon celebrates with teammate Cody Morgan after catching a touchdown pass against Maine on Sept. 18.

Stewart says Marrone’s presence has made difference BY BRIAN GAWTHROP ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

West Virginia won last season’s contest against Syracuse 34-13. The Mountaineers have beaten the Orange every year since 2001, outscoring SU 25793 in the process. But, Mountaineer head coach Bill Stewart saw something in the Orange last season that made him think those lopsided scores may not last too much longer. “They didn’t back up an inch. They took the fight to us,” Stewart said. “After the game, I went up to (Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone) and said, ‘Doug, you’re on the right track. Don’t change a thing, whatever you’re doing.’” One year later, Syracuse enters Saturday’s game against the Mountaineers with a 4-2

20 No.

West Virginia (5-1, 1-0)

Syracuse (4-2, 1-1)

When: Saturday at noon Where: Morgantown (Milan Puskar Stadium, 60,000) TV: ESPN2, ESPN3 Tickets: There are no tickets remaining for the game. Series: Syracuse leads the series 30-27 Last year: West Virginia defeated Syracuse 34-13

record for the first time since the 2003 season. The Orange will look to improve to 5-2 for the first time since 2001 when they face No. 20 West Virginia at noon at Milan Puskar Stadium. “These guys have my attention. I respect these guys,” Stewart said. “Syracuse is knocking on the door. They’re on their way back.”

Marrone has received much of the credit for the turnover of the Orange. The former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator has the team’s defense ranked inside the top 20 nationally in just his second season while the team already matched the number of Big East Conference wins it has had in the last four seasons when it finished 1-6. That win came on the road at South Florida on Oct. 9 in both team’s conference openers. “I want to put it on the coach’s back – he’s changed that program around,” said WVU defensive lineman Scooter Berry of Marrone. “They play with an attitude. They’re playing with a chip on their shoulder. That’s something they haven’t had in a

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Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone questions the officials call during the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh last Saturday.

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Women’s basketball selected to finish 2nd in Big East by matthew peaslee sports writer

No shocker here. Connecticut, the four-time defending Big East Conference champion, is slated to continue its reign in 2010-11, according to league coaches. The Huskies, who have a total 16 conference titles and 18 regular season crowns, received 15 of 16 first-place votes in the preseason coaches poll released Thursday at the conference’s media day. The other first-place vote, though, went to West Virginia. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma was unable to vote for his team, so he chose the Mountaineers. It was the first time the WVU women’s basketball team has received a first-place vote in the preseason coaches poll – dominated yearly by UConn. Two West Virginia players were named preseason all-Big East – point guard Sarah Miles and guard Liz Repella. Miles was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2009-10, while earning spots on the All-Big East second team and Big East Championship all-tournament team.

Preseason Big East poll 1. Connecticut (15) 225 2. West Virginia (1) 207 3. Georgetown 186 4. Notre Dame 177 5. St. John’s 173 6. DePaul 164 7. Rutgers 131 8. Louisville 125 9. Syracuse 120 10. Marquette 90 11. USF 80 12. Providence 70 13. Pittsburgh 67 14. Villanova 46 15. Cincinnati 43 16. Seton Hall 16 Miles led the Mountaineers with 90 steals and 200 assists. Repella was named to the All-Big East first team last year. She had a team-leading seven 20-point games and four double-doubles, to go along with 29 double-figure scoring games. She led the team in points per game (13.9), 3-pointers made (70) and 3-point shooting percentage (33.5). The Huskies will have much of the same look as a year ago,

as 2010 Final Four Most Outstanding player Maya Moore is back for her senior campaign. Moore was also a unanimous selection as the Preseason Big East Player of the Year. With a strong final year, Moore may leave the school as one of the most decorated players to come out of the prestigious program. Connecticut also returns junior Tiffany Hayes, who was second on the team in scoring with 10.2 points a contest. Hayes was an unanimous selection for the Preseason All Big East team. Notre Dame’s Skylar Diggins was also tabbed as an unanimous selection to the team. Just a sophomore, Diggins was also named to the John R. Wooden Award and Wade Watch list. In her first year, Diggins became the first Irish freshman to lead the team in scoring in 17 years (13.9 points per game). She became just the third player in program history to rack up over 400 points in a season. With the long-standing success of the UConn program, the Huskies also received the top recruiting class. First-year guard Bria Hartley was named the Big East Freshman of the

men’s soccer

Year. The Mountaineers are looking for their first Big East Championship this year but will have to get through UConn to do so. Mountaineer head coach Mike Carey says his team does not want to stop there. “As a team, at the end of every practice our goal is to win a national championship, and there are a lot of steps you have to take to get to that point,” Carey said. Defying all odds a year ago, the Mountaineers found themselves in the Big East title game, after being picked to finish near the bottom of the conference at the beginning of the season. The Mountaineers went a perfect 17-0 at home without any seniors on the team in 2009. WVU tussled with UConn in the conference championship game but the talent of the Huskies was too much for the Mountaineers to handle. After a commendable first half by WVU, UConn pulled away with a 62-30 win. Opening tip for the Mountaineer’s season takes place Nov. 12 with a home tilt against Loyola (Md.). matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia’s Sarah Miles, left, is pursued by Rutgers’ Khadijah Rushdan during the semifinals of the Big East women’s tournament in Hartford, Conn.

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WVU returns to Big East play BY SEBOUH MAJARIAN SPORTS WRITER

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West Virginia forward Shadow Sebele maneuvers past Pittsburgh defenders in a game last week against the Panthers.

WVU set on taking advantage of opportunities this weekend by Michael Carvelli Sports Writer

Missed opportunities were a common theme in West Virginia men’s soccer team’s two road losses over the past week. Though the team has been scoring at a much higher rate this season compared to last, missing scoring chances is something this team has done before. The Mountaineers have been attacking the goal more, but are still coming away with a surprisingly low goal output. “We have let too many great scoring opportunities go by the wayside,” said West Virginia head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “We have had a lot of misses or balls that have hit crossbars.” But West Virginia will have the perfect opportunity to get back on track and convert scoring chances this weekend when the Mountaineers return home to take on Seton Hall Saturday

at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. The Pirates are currently in last place in the Blue Division of the Big East Conference with a 3-10-1 record (1-5-0 Big East). Their lone conference victory of the season came in the form of an impressive 4-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Oct. 2, and they have proved they can hang with the best teams in the nation, which was shown in their season-opening 2-2 draw against then-No. 3 Wake Forest. Seton Hall will come into the game depending on its offense, as it has struggled to keep opposing teams from scoring this season, having been outscored 33-19 so far in 2010. Leading the way for the Pirates has been Steven Rose and Brayan Martinez, who lead the team with five goals each. That lack of defense should help open things up for a West Virginia team that has been shut out in four of its last seven contests.

The main beneficiaries of this game could be the Mountaineers’ two main scoring threats this year – Peabo Doue and Franck Tayou. Doue leads the team with five goals, while Tayou has pitched in four of his own in his first season with the Mountaineers. But LeBlanc has continued to stress that while scoring goals is nice, wins are more important. “At the end of the day, the only thing people are going to remember is the result,” LeBlanc said. “We have to find a way to be the better team and get the result. There is no solace in the other team or the fans telling us we were the better team.” The Mountaineers are currently ranked No. 18 in RPI and they are sitting in fourth place in the Blue Division, three points behind Georgetown and Notre Dame. james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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When: Sunday at 2 p.m. Where: Villanova, Pa. Inside the series: West Virginia trails in the all-time series with the Wildcats, 7-12, but beat Villanova 3-1 last season.

The series is especially key considering that WVU sits seventh in the Big East standings with an identical conference record as Pittsburgh, who WVU beat 3-2 last Saturday. The league’s top eight teams make the Big East Tournament. The Wildcats rank sixth nationally in aces-per-set as they are led by the trio of Kim Maroon, Alyssa Anderson and Maggie Mergen. Anderson is ranked 40th nationally and

No. 1 WVU faces defending champions TCU Mountaineers will be without Campriani BY BRAD JOYAL SPORTS WRITER

It isn’t often that the No. 1 team in the country is seeking revenge on someone. That is the case, however, with the West Virginia rifle team when it will host defending national champion, Texas Christian University, Saturday. The Mountaineers own a 3-0 regular season record all-time against the Horned Frogs, and Saturday’s match will mark the first time in two years that the teams have met. TCU is one of three former national champions on West Virginia’s schedule this season. “It’s great to shoot against the top teams in the country,” said coach Jon Hammond. “It’ll be a great measuring stick to see where we are at and who will be our toughest match of this semester.” The Horned Frogs have continued to show why they were

dominant in the NCAA Championship last season, setting a new school record in its last match when it defeated the University of Texas, El Paso, 4,687-4,600. TCU also set a new school record in smallbore with a mark of 2,328. “They had a couple seniors on last year’s team that are now gone, but in their first matches this season they have been shooting even better,” Hammond said. “They’ve progressed from last year and have been setting new school records, so we know it’s going to be a tough match.” The Mountaineers will be without their top shooter senior Nicco Campriani, who will be in Munich, Germany, competing in the finals of the European Championships. Campriani finished first in the team’s first match, a 4,6764,570 win over No. 14 Ohio State, compiling an aggregate score of 1,188. The senior’s score was only one mark away from the school record he set last season. “We’re going to be missing Nicco,” Hammond said. “We won’t be at our full strength, but

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it’s a great chance for others to step up in a big match.” Carrying the No. 1 ranking in the National Rifle Association poll, the Mountaineers want to show the nation that they are the team to beat this season. Beating last year’s defending champions and the No. 2 team in the nation will help validate the hype for West Virginia this year. Hammond said that to be able to beat TCU while not at full strength would give the team confidence, although it’s still early on in the season. “This would definitely give us a huge amount of confidence,” Hammond said. “Without our best shooter, to beat last year’s champions would give us a lot of confidence that we can beat anyone.” Still, it’s early in the season, and Hammond expects his team to be stronger next semester when Slovenia native Adraz Poje becomes eligible. The Mountaineers’ head coach still believes his team could come out on top. “We definitely want to beat them,” Hammond said. “Although we’d rather beat them in March (at the NCAA Championships), we know it’s not live or die and won’t affect our season results. We want to win every match.” brad.joyal@mail.wvu.edu

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After a disappointing loss to non-conference opponent Duquesne, the West Virginia volleyball team returns to Big East Conference play against Villanova Sunday. The game is the start of the Mountaineers’ (14-9, 4-3) final three regular season road games. WVU faces a tall task as Villanova (17-4, 5-1) has won 16 of 17 including its last four games while West Virginia will look to improve upon its 2-6 road record. VU are currently third in the Big East standings. Last year, WVU beat Villanova 3-1 (28-26, 25-21, 25-17, 25-11) at the WVU Coliseum, but are just 7-12 all-time against the Wildcats.

Mergen is 140th. Nationally, Maroon ranks 16th in aces-per-set while also being 10th in the country in digs-per-set, with 5.61. After being within the top three for several weeks, West Virginia dropped to sixth nationally in team digs-per-set. Junior Serinna Russo ranks 76th in the nation with 4.63 digs-per-set while senior libero Bonnie West is ranked 40th with 5.12. Of WVU’s next seven opponents, six of them have a higher RPI than West Virginia’s 128th RPI. Cincinnati leads the group, as they have the 25th highest RPI in thec ountry. The Bearcats are followed by Villanova (59), Marquette (70), Syracuse (72), Louisville (73) and St. Johns (118).

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Friday October 22, 2010

WVU NOTEBOOK

Tandy receives another award West Virginia cornerback Keith Tandy was named an honorable mention of the Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week. Tandy had a team-high 10 tackles to go with one tackle for loss, a forced fumble and an interception to lead West Virginia to a 20-6 win against USF. After making several key plays in Baylor’s 31-25 win over Colorado, senior safety Byron Landor was named the Defensive Back of the Week. Landor tallied seven tackles, five of which were solo stops, intercepted a pass and forced a fumble. His interception and subsequent 32-yard return stopped Colorado’s first drive of the game deep in Baylor territory. His forced fumble at Baylor’s one-yard line prevented a touch-

down that would have given Colorado a two-possession lead in the third quarter. The turnover led to a touchdown that put Baylor ahead for good. Other honorable mentions include: Boston College strong safety Jim Noel, Arizona cornerback Shaquille Richardson, Miami safety Vaughn Telemaque, Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Robert Nelson and Washington State safety Deone Bucannon. Tickets available for men’s bball non-conference games Tickets for West Virginia University men’s basketball non-conference home games in November and December will go on sale Monday at 9 a.m. Home games against UNC Pembroke, Oakland, American,

Robert Morris, Cleveland State and Walsh will be on sale. To order tickets, fans can visit WVUGAME.com, call 1-800-WVU GAME or stop by the Mountaineer Ticket Office in the Coliseum. Tickets for WVU’s game against Virginia Military Institute at the Charleston Civic Center will also go on sale Monday. A limited number of lower level seats with a limit of four per customer are available for $27, while upper level seating is available for $15. Season tickets for WVU’s 201011 campaign are still on sale at the Mountaineer Ticket Office. Ticket information for Big East Conference contests as well as the Purdue game will be announced at a later date. — Compiled by Tony Dobies

TENNIS

WVU faces Old Dominion in fall finale The West Virginia tennis team will be playing in its fall season finale this weekend, as Old Dominion plays host to this year’s ITA Regional Championships in Norfolk, Va. WVU freshman Melis Tanik, who has played in the final match of her singles flight in all three tournaments this fall, will represent the Mountaineers as an automatic qualifier in the main draw of singles competition. Tanik leads the team with two titles in singles play this fall, and for the second-consecutive tournament she will be paired with sophomore teammate Emily

Mathis in the doubles bracket. Mathis has a runner-up finish to go along with a consolation title this season. Juniors Veronica Cardenas and Kathryn Haught will be the other Mountaineer duo in action this weekend, as the upperclassmen team up for the first time this season. Mathis, Cardenas and Haught will have to play their way through today’s qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the championship’s singles main draw. In the two weeks since the Mountaineers’ last tournament, head coach Tina Samara said the

way the team practices hasn’t changed much, as the main focus of the group continues to be hard work and improvement. Many of the Atlantic coast’s top teams will be on the courts this weekend, giving Samara one last look at how her team measures up to the level of Division I competition before the Mountaineers begin spring practices in January. Finals of both the singles and doubles brackets of the ITA Regional Championships are slated for Oct. 25. — Submitted to The Daily Athenaeum

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Pittsburgh’s Harrison returns to practice PITTSBURGH (AP)—That retirement talk by James Harrison didn’t last nearly long enough for some NFL quarterbacks. The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker resumed practicing Thursday with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one day after threatening to retire because of the NFL’s stricter enforcement of dangerous hits. Harrison was fined $75,0000 on Tuesday for a helmet hit on Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, making him one of three NFL players fined at least $50,000 for flagrant hits last weekend. On Wednesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fol-

lowed up the fines by releasing a memo emphasizing significant penalties will be imposed upon players who strike an opponent in the head or neck in violation of existing rules. James Harrison say he’s out to hurt any opposing player who roams into his vicinity. Harrison’s teammates didn’t take his threat to retire seriously, saying he enjoys playing too much to quit during the second season of a $51.2 million contract. Harrison agreed with that in a statement issued by the team. “I have come to the decision that I cannot and will not let the league office stop me from

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Continued from page 9 while. “We don’t expect to go in there Saturday and get a win without working for it.” Yet, wins against the Orange have come easily for West Virginia, as Syracuse hasn’t beaten WVU in eight years. ‘They’ve always been a hustling team,” said WVU slot receiver Jock Sanders. “That’s never been a question.” Three of Syracuse’s wins this season have come against Akron, Maine and Colgate, who share a combined record of 6-14 in non-BCS league games. The Orange fell to Pittsburgh 42-14 last week, giving up 389 yards of total offense while surrendering four turnovers. The Mountaineers said controlling SU running backs Delone Carter and Antwon Bailey would be key to stopping the Orange’s attack. Carter, a senior, is averaging 93.7 rushing yards-per-game, while Bailey is contributing with 36.7 rush yards per game while catching

SOCCER

Continued from page 9 wants to do by playing together as a team. The Mountaineers will have to continue to do so if they wants to keep the streak alive against the tough Huskies’ defense. “We really want to focus on taking care of the ball,” IzzoBrown said. “I think that it’s important for us to take care of the ball and not give them opportunities to be dynamic in the final third. We just have to stick to us possessing the ball and finishing the opportunities that we create. “When everyone is playing together and everybody is focused and has fire in their game, we can beat anybody. But, right now it’s all about beating Connecticut.”

playing the game that I love,” Harrison said. Harrison did not talk to reporters before or after practice. The team said the statement would be his only comments. “I will continue to play the game with the same passion, intensity and focus with which I have always played and let the chips fall where they may,” Harrison said. “I have never give up, quit or walked away from anything in my life and I am not about to start now.” Too bad for the New England Patriots’ Tom Brady, who joked life for NFL quarterbacks would be easier if Harrison retired. 14 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown. Junior receiver Van Chew, meanwhile, is third in the Big East with 28 receptions for 452 yards and three touchdowns. In his first year as a starter, sophomore quarterback Ryan Nassib is completing 55-percent of his passes for 1,642 yards, with 14 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He’s coming off completing a career-high 25 passes against Pittsburgh last week. “They’re buying into the plan,” Stewart said. “They don’t have a lot of heroes or individuals – they’ve got a team.” The Orange’s greatest asset may be their experience, however. SU has 26 seniors on its roster – the fourth most veteran team in the country. Fifteen of those seniors are on defense, which is performing at its highest level since 1999. “They have a lot of old guys, a lot of seniors,” said WVU offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen. “They’re a fun group to watch. They’re very well coached and play very hard.” brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

Although there is a confidence among the team, right now, they know they can’t let up just yet because the end of the regular season is near. They have to keep pushing forward and maybe try to catch firstplace Marquette, who sits at 9-0 in the Big East. Izzo-Brown encouraged all Mountaineer faithful to cheer on the team in its important last weekend of regular season soccer. “We need a big crowd on Friday, and we need their support because it definitely gives us a competitive edge when we have a big crowd,” Izzo-Brown said. “This is our last home weekend. We’re sending out the seniors, so we hope people come out and really rally behind the team and get in those stands.” ben.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu