The DA 11-15-2010

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Monday November 15, 2010

VOLUME 124, ISSUE 60

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Friday Coliseum T N WH A A WE E K E D parking changes

In a sports-filled weekend, the West Virginia athletics teams found success in Morgantown

went ‘pretty well’

Saturday at Noon: Football vs. Cincinnati

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The West Virginia football team ended nearly a monthlong losing streak with a 37-10 victory over Cincinnati. The win also ended a two-game losing streak to the Bearcats. The Mountaineers used four touchdowns from quarterback Geno Smith in the first half to take a 30-0 lead before UC could put any points on the board. The WVU defense shut down Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros and the Bearcats’ high-powered offense. MORE ON PAGE 5

by melanie hoffman managing editor

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fans attended this weekend’s sporting events in Morgantown

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Sunday at 1 p.m.: NCAA Tournament Second Round – Women’s soccer vs. Penn State

MOUNTAINEERS MOVE ONTO THE SWEET 16 The third-seeded West Virginia women’s soccer team used two early goals from defenders Drea Barklage and Meghan Lewis to get revenge on Penn State. WVU beat the Nittany Lions 2-1 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. West Virginia tied a school record 14 wins and moves on to face Boston College in the Sweet 16. MORE ON PAGE 3

Saturday at 10 a.m.: Swimming vs. Rutgers

Wvu rallies to beat ru The West Virginia women’s swimming and diving team came from behind in the final relay to defeat conference foe Rutgers, 148-146. Due to a Rutgers disqualification, the “A” relay team in the 200 free relay placed first in a time of 1:39.94. The “B” team placed second in 1:41.96 to seal the team victory.

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Friday at 7 p.m.: Women’s basketball vs. Loyola (Md.)

SLOW Second half doesn’t stop mountaineers in win

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543 points

Sunday at 9 p.m.: Men’s basketball vs. Oakland

scored by WVU’s teams this weekend

WVU opens season with oakland blowout

Friday at 6 p.m.: NCAA Tournament – Women’s soccer vs. Morehead State

Friday at 4 p.m.: Volleyball vs. St. John’s

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The West Virginia women’s soccer team scored two quick goals against Morehead State, and used the second half to rest players in the Mountaineers’ 2-0 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It was the 13th-straight win for West Virginia.

WVU sweeps red storm The West Virginia volleyball team improved to 15-14 after defeating the Red Storm 3-0. MORE ON PAGE 3

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No. 11 West Virginia actually trailed Loyola (Md.) in the middle of the first half Friday in the Mountaineers’ season opener. Then, WVU took over in a 80-49 win over the Greyhounds.

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Parking at West Virginia University’s Coliseum went well Friday, with more than five events taking place at the venue, said Michael Szul, associate athletic director for business operations at WVU. The Natatorium and Arboretum parking lots were open to students, faculty and staff, who cross Monongahela Boulevard to travel to the Evansdale Campus or go to the Coliseum, for free until 3:30 p.m. The Boulevard was then open for the public to park for free until 5 p.m.

The athletic department made the decision Nov. 4, prior to the Nov. 5 men’s basketball exhibition game, to close the lot to the public and charge $20 to park. The Coliseum is the only free lot on campus.

The change was made without any student input, and Student Government Association President Chris Lewallen said it was “ridiculous.”

The new policy was put in place Tuesday to deal with a women’s volleyball match, two NCAA Tournament soccer games, women’s and men’s basketball games and

Mountaineer Visitation Day, but students will still be able to park at the Coliseum for the remaining five home men’s basketball games during class.

The “Pride of West Virginia” Mountaineer Marching Band was unable to practice on their designated field Friday because of all the games and parking issues.

“I think we’re OK,” Lewallen said. “We’re happy the changes were made, and I don’t think it’ll be a problem in the future.”

The athletic department did not receive any complaints about the parking situation, Szul said.

Mountaineer Maniacs Director Cassie Werner said she hadn’t heard of any major parking issues.

“I heard a lot from students that it was a good change, and they were able to go to their classes no problem, and the parking attendants were friendly and helpful,” she said.

Though she added that other students parked elsewhere to avoid the $20 charge to park at the Coliseum for the men’s basketball game.

Werner and Lewallen

West Virginia scored 55 points in the first half en route to a 95-71 against Oakland in front of 12,707 fans. The Mountaineers used their own consistent outside shooting in the first half to halt any talk of an “upset alert” against Oakland. It was the most points scored against the Grizzlies since Dec. 12, 2007. MORE ON PAGE 7

7-1 at home

Only the WVU volleyball team lost at home this weekend. The other teams in competition won.

Cars sit outside West Virginia University’s Coliseum.

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Board of Governors Slusarick, Miller named Mr., Mrs. Mountaineer approves purchase of new data center facility

BY Erin Fitzwilliams Associate City Editor

The 48th Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer were named at West Virginia University Saturday during the halftime of the WVU vs. Cincinnati football game.

Dave Slusarick, an educational leadership graduate student from Uniontown, Pa., and Macy Miller, a nursing graduate student from Romney, W.Va., were awarded the honors.

Slusarick, who is sponsored

by Sigma Theta Epsilon National Christian Fraternity’s Beta Eta Chapter, said it was a special day for him because it was the first WVU football game his mother attended.

He said WVU was a big part of his life, and it was hard to imagine not being a Mountaineer because it was bittersweet to graduate.

There were strong contenders that were not picked as finalists for the competition, he said.

“They’re all high-caliber folks,” he said. “It must have been tough, everyone has a genuine love for WVU.” Miller, who was sponsored

by the WVU School of Nursing, said winning has been the most rewarding experience at WVU. She felt support from her fellow Mountaineers as she walked the field with her parents before the announcement, she wrote.

Being named Ms. Mountaineer was a goal she had set for herself as a freshman. With hard work and dedication, she was able to accomplish her goal, she wrote in an e-mail.

“I was honored to be chosen in the top five for Ms. Mountaineer,” she wrote. “But never fathomed the possibility that I would receive the prestigious honor I was awarded.”

Slusarick said he plans on a career in college student affairs after graduating. Miller said she will work to become a certified pediatric nurse practitioner.

Candidates for Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer were chosen from applicants who were narrowed down to 10 by a panel of faculty and staff interviews, said Sonja Wilson, program director for Mountaineer Week.

The applicants were interviewed and judged on academics and extracurricular involvement, she said.

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Mr. and Miss Mountaineer winners Dave Slusarick, left, and Macy Miller, right, celebrate after receiving their statues during the football game Saturday.

The Mountaineer Week half- taineer” to Rudolph Almasy time also included awarding and “Most Loyal Staff Mounthe “Most Loyal Alumni Moun- taineer” to Mike Ellington. taineer” to Frederick Stamp, the “Most Loyal Faculty Mounerin.fitzwilliams@mail.wvu.edu

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The West Virginia University Board of Governors approved plans to purchase a $3 million facility for WVU’s data centers and the West Virginia Network for Education Technology Friday.

The plan was unanimously approved by consent agenda during a regular meeting of the BOG with member Ted Mattern abstaining from the vote. The three-story building is located near Fieldcrest Hall on 992 Elmer Prince Drive.

Carolyn Long, chair of the BOG, said WVU does not own the current building where the data center is located.

“There is a need to expand for our technology because (information technology) is a continuing, evolving thing,” Long said. “When this building came available, it was a good opportunity, and it was at a good time.”

The Higher Education

Policy Commission, which owns and resides in the current building, agreed to lease a portion of the new building and move its employees there, Long said.

Also during the meeting: zz The BOG approved the sale of eight acres of land located on Mileground Road to the Monongalia Board of Education for the construction of a new “green” school. The land was sold for approximately $2.9 million. zz Daniel Durbin, senior associate vice president of finance, presented the BOG with the combined financial statements for the 2010 fiscal year. The BOG approved the statements during the consent vote. zz The BOG also approved a $405,783 request for matching funds with West Virginia Research Trust Fund, a new master’s degree program in clinical and translational science as well as construction projects.

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MOUNTAINEER IDOL WIN

The contestants each sang three songs Sunday night in an effort to win West Virginia University’s annual singing competition. Check out our story and see photos.

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Students get a ‘Taste of Africa’ at cultural event

BY SARAH O’ROURKE STAFF WRITER

Students at West Virginia University and Morgantown residents learned about African culture during the “Taste of Africa” event Sunday night.

The African Student Association hosted the event to give students an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be African, said Kombe Kapatampyo, president of the African Student Association.

The event had music, stories and dance that provided new insight on African culture, Kapatampyo said. This is the first “Taste of Africa” event, she said.

“We have African Night in the spring, which is a very large event, but in the fall this year we wanted to have something small and intimate instead,” Kapatampyo said. “This night is about talking and fostering the community and bringing people together with things like music and food.”

During the event, students from the WVU African Music

and Dance group performed an African dance using drums.

Kapatampyo said many of the foods served at the event were influenced by different cultures such as samosa, a traditional Indian dish.

The event also featured a speech via recorded video by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who wrote the books “The Purple Hibiscus” and “Half of a Yellow Sun.” Kapatampyo said she chose to show the video because Adichie grew up in a middle-class family in Nigeria.

Adichie could give people a different perspective on how life is like in Africa, Kapatampyo said.

“Usually, all people think Africa is based off of what they see with wars and poverty,” she said. “Her (Adichie’s) experience was different and shows a different take on Africa and what it means to be African.”

Tanya Tandon, secretary of the African Student Association, said it is important to have events like this on campus geared toward international students.

“African students need a medium to get to know and meet each other,” she said.

“This way maybe new international freshman students can meet other students from their same area and find a sense of belonging.”

Kathy Mayer, administrative associate for the Office of International Students and Scholars, said diversity events show that WVU is globally diverse.

“It’s very important students see the different types of diversity at WVU,” Mayer said. “It’s an opportunity to learn from international students about other countries if a student can’t travel there on their own.”

Kapatampyo hopes students who attended learned something new about Africa.

“This night is about coming together even though we are away from home,” Kapatampyo said. “It’s a way to remind us of who we are and where we come from. It’s a sense of family.” sarah.o’rourke@mail.wvu.edu

Snowboarding Club grows moustaches for cancer awareness

BY Melissa Candolfi STAFF WRITER

Members of the Snowboading Club at West Virginia University are saying no to their razors this month to participate in “Movember,” a moustache growing event for charity.

Movember, a portmanteau combining moustache with November, lasts through the month to raise awareness for cancers that affect men.

All proceeds goes toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Participants were asked on Nov. 1 to be clean shaven and then grow out their mustaches for the month.

Lee Wiley, senior pre-biochemistry major and member of the Snowboarding Club, said the club raised $1,900 last year. This year they hope to raise more, he said.

The money is raised by

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Continued from page 1 criticized the athletic department for not making the policy change sooner and getting information to the public the first time it was changed.

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Continued from page 1 zz Ken Gray, vice president of Student Affairs, gave the BOG a presentation on WVU’s veterans in honor of Veterans’ Day along with Terry Miller, WVU’s veteran advocate. It was a slideshow of veterans in training or overseas wearing WVU clothing.

various sponsors who support the participants in their moustache growing, Wiley said.

“It is kind of similar to Relay for Life,” he said. “People are sponsored ... for how many laps they walk, but in Movember the guys are sponsored for growing the moustache.”

When the Snowboarding Club decided to pick a service to help the community, Wiley said they wanted to do something that was fun but was worth the time.

“Movember is for a big cause,” he said. “We can get involved with something that helps people outside the University.”

Since Movember is a nationwide event, Wiley said this gives the club a chance to open their eyes to what is going on within the community.

“For other cancers, like breast cancer, there are a lot of fundraisers, like wear-

ing pink,” he said. “But men’s cancer doesn’t have much.”

Jud Waldo, a 2009 graduate from WVU and club member, said the event raises awareness for men’s health issues that would otherwise go unspoken.

One in two men are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, Waldo said. Thirtyfive percent of them are diagnosed with prostate cancer, he added.

Waldo said when the club participates in the event they become more aware of the dangers of cancer.

Some of last years’ participants sought medical advice, he said.

Wiley said the club will begin selling T-shirts in order to raise more money.

A party will be hosted at De Lazy Lizard Thursday with all proceeds from door sales going to the cause.

why the change was made,” Werner said. “If the information was completely there, people would be accepting of it. It’s hard to support it until you know why it’s in place.”

Both said the new policy is much better and has solved the issue of missing class.

“It’s a lot better than when it first came out, but I’m anx-

ious to see when big games roll around how it’ll be,” Werner said. “During Big East play, more students and more community members go to the game. I’m optimistic, just not sure if the new policy is the most convenient way to get to games.”

Jared Jones, president of WVU’s Veterans Law Caucus, told the BOG about his experiences in Afghanistan in 2008 and 2009 and returning to WVU. Jones said the administration was welcoming upon his return, and he received a tour of the School of Law given by President Emeritus David C. Hardesty. travis.crum@mail.wvu.edu

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W.Va. gov heading to US Senate sees few loose ends

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A departing Gov. Joe Manchin says he would push for more single-member districts in the House of Delegates, were he staying on as West Virginia’s chief executive.

The U.S. senator-elect told The Associated Press that the upcoming redrawing of legislative boundaries will be one of the tasks he will miss once he leaves office.

Manchin also remains frustrated over the state’s public schools. But he adds that Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin will pursue a planned audit of education spending once he becomes acting governor.

The Democrat outlined his administration’s achievements during his six years as governor in a Friday farewell address. He told AP in a separate interview last week that his legacy hinges on whether his policies point the way toward future gains for longstruggling West Virginia.

“The question also is, ‘Did we leave a road map for how to continue to improve?’ I think that will be the telltale sign,” Manchin said. “I don’t think it should stop. It should go to the next level, and I hope we were able to set the foundation for that.”

Manchin also must give up his coveted chairmanship of the National Governors Association, just four months into his yearlong term. Manchin said the group will carry on his “Complete to Compete” initiative which aims to improve college completion rates nationwide.

The winner of the Nov. 2 election for the seat held by

the late Robert C. Byrd, Manchin expects to take his Senate oath Monday afternoon.

Tomblin will become acting governor.

West Virginia’s Democratcontrolled Legislature will adjust both its districts and those of the state’s U.S. House members next year, prompted by the latest Census. Nearly twothirds of the state House’s 100 delegates share districts.

“I believe the time has come for single-member districts,” Manchin said. “That delegate would be more attentive and know that area much better than they would in a multimember district. So, is it better service to the citizens and the taxpayers? Absolutely.”

Manchin lauds a team effort that included lawmakers for the strides West Virginia has made since he took office in 2005. The changes range from a privatized workers’ compensation system and new mine safety rules to phased-in tax cuts for businesses and consumers and one of the nation’s healthiest emergency reserves.

The state also continued to strengthen its chronically ailing pension funds, though investment losses somewhat blunted that progress. The efforts have been rewarded with improved or stabilized bond ratings from Wall Street agencies, while other states have seen their credit grades erode.

Teachers and other rankand-file public employees have seen pay boosts during Manchin’s time – as have agency chiefs, lawmakers, judicial officers and statewide elected officials such as the

governor.

Manchin said these and other changes reflect his drive to examine every corner of state government and assess its spending and services to taxpayers. He credits outside advisers, Public Works LLC and the Public Resources Advisory Group, for helping him shape his approach to governing.

But groups representing teachers and state workers have faulted Manchin as they press for further raises. They also sparred with his administration when it ended subsidized retiree health benefits for new state hires earlier this year, and began consolidating information technology services.

Such moves reflect Manchin’s conservative approach to state finances, as do his efforts to revamp the Medicaid insurance program and slow its growth. That, too, has drawn criticism from health care groups and advocates for the poor.

Manchin said his philosophy was reflected in reining in the agencies or boards with the power to issue bonds. He said it also explains why he appointed First Lady Gayle Manchin to the state Board of Education, a seat he said she will continue to hold once he heads to Capitol Hill.

The outgoing governor cited her background and passion for education, but also said he also picked her to improve his grasp of how that department performs. He contrasted the state’s public schools with much of the rest of the state’s executive branch.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Eighteen months ago, Christina Doyle packed up her two kids for an eight-hour journey to a West Virginia courthouse, hoping for some resolution to a lawsuit over water pollution she believes caused her daughter’s learning disabilities and slow growth.

This weekend, the 32-yearold who now lives in South Carolina is doing it again. And so will hundreds of others who believe Virginia-based Massey Energy Co. and subsidiary Rawl Sales & Processing have poisoned their water wells with 1.4 billion gallons of toxic coal slurry.

The company has denied wrongdoing, though residents say the proof flows from their faucets as red, orange or black water. They say the chemicals in slurry have left them and their children with developmental disabilities, cancers and other maladies.

Since that hot day in Williamson, when Doyle and others packed a field house and a courthouse, the case has been handed from one judge to an-

other. Now, a five-judge mass litigation panel has ordered 748 plaintiffs to appear Monday in Charleston for the start of a three-day meeting or risk being cut from the case.

“I think it is kind of unnecessary,” says Doyle, who will make the trip from Andrews, S.C., with her 14-yearold daughter, Savannah, and 10-year-old son, Hunter.

“Hopefully they’re prepared for the chaos that might ensue,” she said, noting many families have children with disabilities like attention deficit disorder – which they believe were caused by the toxic water.

Plaintiffs’ attorney Kevin Thompson says most of his clients will pile onto buses in Williamson before dawn and make the 90-minute trip to the Charleston Civic Center, despite what Thompson calls an obvious hardship on many elderly and ailing plaintiffs.

“The judges want to make sure the people of Rawl are serious about pursuing their claims, and they believe this is a way to test this,” he says. “And yes, the people are very serious

about their claims. They have jumped through flaming hoop after flaming hoop.”

The current and former residents of Rawl, Lick Creek, Sprigg and Merrimac are suing Massey for injecting slurry into 1,000 acres of former underground mines between 1978 and 1987. Slurry is created when coal is washed to help it burn more efficiently.

Massey attorney Dan Stickler did not respond to several requests for comment from The Associated Press. The company has defended the practice in court documents, arguing mineral rights agreements dating to 1889 give it “the full right to take and use all water found on the premises.”

For decades, coal companies in Appalachia have injected slurry into worked-out mines as a cheap alternative to dams and other systems that can safely store or treat the slurry. The industry says the practice is safe, but critics contend slurry seeps through natural and manmade cracks, eventually contaminating groundwater.

The state Department of Environmental Protection has imposed a temporary ban on new injection sites. Earlier this year, a team of West Virginia University researchers advised lawmakers to start monitoring coal slurry, even though they could not conclusively demonstrate a hazard to public health.

They also claim Massey drilled 40 more holes than it was permitted, pumping water out to relieve pressure and to make room for more waste.

That waste came within feet of their homes, and the lawsuit says tests show the slurry “ripples and bubbles through the system in varying degrees, from highly toxic to simply toxic.”

For hundreds, lawsuit over coal slurry remains unresolved

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Now with hope, WVU shows resolve Four days ago, West Virginia was hanging onto a faint hope of winning the Big East Conference.

The Mountaineers were sitting in a tie for last place in the conference and had a long way back up the standings.

WVU needed a lot of things to happen to have a true chance to play in its third BCS bowl game since 2005.

Despite all of that, on Thursday night in East Hartford, Conn., the Mountaineers’ season changed. And they didn’t even play.

When Connecticut defeated Pittsburgh 30-28, the Panthers’ stranglehold over the conference title disintegrated.

Now, WVU – and the rest of the Big East for that matter – is right back in the conference race.

“We needed this. We all knew coming into the game it was a four-game playoff,” said slot receiver Jock Sanders. “We just know that anything can happen in the Big East. Any team can lose.”

And, after a 37-10 win over Cincinnati Saturday, the Mountaineers took one step toward making a miraculous comeback from such a low place.

Just two weeks ago, the Mountaineers took the walk of shame off Connecticut’s Rentschler Field and into the locker room after their second straight loss.

Nose tackle Chris Neild admitted as he was walking off, he thought the opportunity for a Big East title was lost.

After two weeks of re-evaluation and Pittsburgh’s upset, West Virginia looks like it could have a legitimate shot if it gets out of its own way.

Saturday proved that’s all the Mountaineers need to do to get a win. Yet it has been this year’s team’s Achilles heel all season long.

The West Virginia coaching staff – specifically head coach Bill Stewart and offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen – and offense have received a slew of criticism.

One fan has gone so far as to create T-shirts and other merchandise with “Fire Coach Stewart” on them.

Another fan rented a plane with a banner that read “Mr. Luck, Leave No Doubt. Fire Luther.”

West Virginia used all of that and sent a proverbial middle finger right back to them with the blowout win over the Bearcats.

Stewart said it best with a metaphor he used after the game.

“If you’re going to kill a lion, you better go through its heart,” said Stewart, who had been highly criticized over the past two weeks. “They don’t have our heart yet. A lot of them want mine, but they haven’t got it yet.”

Stewart and West Virginia proved one thing Saturday: They couldn’t care less what those outside of the Puskar Center think about the football program.

They will just continue to play and strive toward the ultimate goal of a Big East title.

Saturday set the stage of a four-game playoff for the Mountaineers. They won round one and need three more wins to even have a chance at a Big East title.

That’s the situation this team has put itself in.

While that might not be the best situation or the one WVU planned to be in just four games ago, it’s the hand it has been dealt.

The Mountaineers seemed to take all the criticism from the past two weeks and put it toward the ultimate goal of winning out.

“We can’t control what everyone else does,” Neild said.

“We can only control what we do.”

With three regular season games remaining, West Virginia has hope.

It showed some guts Saturday, too. anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

As sweet as can be

West Virginia scores two early goals to advance to Sweet 16 by brad joyal sports writer

The No. 7 West Virginia women’s soccer team was able to beat Penn State when it really mattered.

After losing its only home game of the season to the Nittany Lions in the Mountaineers’ season opener in August, WVU revenged that defeat Sunday with a 2-1 win to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

West Virginia will advance to face former Big East foe Boston College in the Sweet 16.

West Virginia has now won 14-consecutive games. The Mountaineers now have 18 wins this season which ties a school record.

“That’s a lot of wins,” said WVU head coach Nikki IzzoBrown. “The team has done such a great job of taking it game by game. I know how hard it is to win 18 games. I’ve coached many great teams here that have never won that many games.”

The Mountaineers took the lead with two first-half goals.

Defender Drea Barklage

scored the team’s first goal off a set piece, before defender Meghan Lewis scored only minutes later to take a 2-0 lead.

Penn State cut the deficit to one heading into the half, but West Virginia was able to turn up its defense to hold on for the win.

Barklage netted her fifth goal of the season 14 minutes into the game off a header off a corner kick from defender Bry McCarthy. The lead gave West Virginia momentum which it quickly capitalized from.

Minutes later, Lewis gave West Virginia a two-goal lead on a shot from 15 yards out that was lofted past PSU goalkeeper Krissy Tribbett toward the leftside goalpost and into the back of the net. It was Lewis’ third goal on the season.

“I just shot it, and it nicked the post and went in,” Lewis said. “It was unreal. I don’t think many people thought I was going to shoot it, because I rarely shoot the ball. But, I did and it went in.”

West Virginia’s defense was solid throughout the contest, as the Mountaineers were outshot 17-to-8.

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The West Virginia women’s soccer team celebrates its NCAA Sweet 16 berth after beating Penn State 2-1 Sunday.

Penn State attempted to use its speed to run past the back line. The Nittany Lions were successful just once, though, as forward Danielle Toney beat the WVU defense and slid a ball past West Virginia goalkeeper Kerri Butler in the first half.

“Their forwards were so dynamic,” Lewis said. “They had so much speed. We had to keep positive talking throughout the

back line. The forwards helped a lot along with the midfield.

We didn’t want the season to end for the seniors.”

There were 27 fouls called throughout the game, as Penn State tried to establish a physical mentality early on. Three yellow cards were given. Two of those went to Penn State players.

The Mountaineers didn’t let the physical play bother them.

Still, Izzo-Brown was upset with the consistency of the officiating.

“That was a tough team to have in the second round,” said WVU head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “That was a tough game. We’ve experienced so many things as a team. We’ve been up a goal, down a goal.

They were warriors out there.” brad.joyal@mail.wvu.edu

Familiarity with PSU benefits Mountaineer defense

BY BEN GAUGHAN SPORTS WRITER

When one team plays another multiple times in one season, it becomes easy to pick apart an opponent’s weaknesses.

The West Virginia women’s soccer team knew heading into Sunday’s second round NCAA Tournament matchup against Penn State that the Nittany Lions had dynamic forwards whose strengths were breaking seams in a defense and getting to the ball.

The result was a 2-1 West Virginia victory, sending the team into the Sweet 16 for the first

time since 2007.

“We know them so well. We know all their players and what they have to offer,” said WVU forward Megan Mischler. “We knew what to expect from earlier in the season, and we just really wanted to get back a win since they beat us on our home field. We came out ready to play today, and Nikki gave us a good scouting report.”

The Mountaineer defense only allowed one shot on goal in the first half, while facing much more pressure by Penn State in the second half.

The Mountaineers failed to generate a shot on goal them-

selves in the second half but held off the blue and white while facing five shots on goal and two corner kicks after halftime.

“We did a good job of always having pressure on the ball and making sure we’re always stepping to it and not dropping back and just holding back,” Mischler said. “So, we still got up in our attacking, but we made sure as soon as they were attacking, that we pressured them and made them make mistakes.”

The defense was under constant pressure in the first 15 minutes of the second half, and just six minutes in, Drea Barklage left the game with a left leg in-

jury and did not return.

Junior Chelsey Corroto replaced Barklage and stood her ground with strong play on the right side of the defense.

“You have to credit Penn State – they’re lethal, and they’re fast,” West Virginia head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown said. “They can find the seams when you give them one. With us making the adjustments we had to make, I thought we hung on.”

“Chelsey Corroto did a great job coming off the bench and giving us that spark. Obviously, not allowing Penn State to score (in the second half). They were great, and good enough to win.”

The two goals by WVU came on its first two shots after a corner and a free kick.

“Ninety percent of goals usually come on some type of restart,” Izzo-Brown said. “We talked about that in Big East play, and it’s postseason play.

At this point your defense, your shape is pretty tight, meaning you’re not going to give up a lot.

“We knew in order to get behind and score, sometimes it’s just going to boil down to restarts, and that’s why they’re so important. We were able to do that today.”

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Upset ends WVU’s season one game short of its goal by sebouh majarian sports writer

The West Virginia volleyball team’s most memorable season in recent history came to a disappointing end Sunday.

After beating St. John’s in straight sets Friday to keep their Big East Conference Tournament hopes alive, the Mountaineers (15-15, 5-9) fell in a dramatic five-set match to Connecticut (25-17, 25-14, 2522, 25-20, 15-12).

In order to advance to the conference tournament, the Mountaineers needed South Florida to lose to Villanova and Florida Gulf Coast.

That scenario played out, but despite sweeping St. John’s 3-0 Friday, West Virginia couldn’t mount the comeback it needed Sunday against UConn to advance to its first tournament appearance since 2007.

“This doesn’t discount anything we’ve done this season,” said head coach Jill Kramer.

“We had a lot of great things happen, and this doesn’t take any of that away.”

Under Kramer, the team ended a 29-year losing streak to rival Pittsburgh and also beat in-state rival Marshall for the first time since 2001.

“All those things are big steps for the program,” Kramer said. “That’s what we have to do is take steps.”

The match was also the end

of four Mountaineers’ careers.

Seniors Abby Norman, Andrea Miller, Lauren Evans and Bonnie West were all honored before the game, as they were presented with a framed jersey.

UConn (6-19, 4-10) would take the first and third sets, while West Virginia came back with wins in the second and fourth, respectively.

Kylie Armbruster and setter Kari Post recorded doubledoubles to lead West Virginia.

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Monday November 15, 2010

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Hope for football season remains strong The West Virginia University football team came away with an impressive 31-10 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday.

Minimizing mistakes was the key factor in the win at Milan-Puskar Stadium.

In the previous two games, both losses, the Mountaineers turned the ball over a total of seven times.

During Saturday’s game, it was apparent the offense

learned the power of ball control and the importance of holding onto the football.

At the end of the game, only two turnovers were added to the season stats; neither of which resulted in consequence for the Mountaineer offense.

The defense also shone, stopping the Bearcat offense in every third-down conversion attempt, going zero for 12.

To further the Mountaineers’ spirits, Pitt, who came

into the week as No. 1 one in the Big East Conference, fell to UCONN Thursday and opened the gap to WVU’s hope to obtain a BCS bowl bid.

This means nothing but good news for head coach Bill Stewart, who faces criticism from many fans who feel he is an inadequate leader for the football team.

Stewart, who has won more games than he has lost, has never fit the frame of a head

coaching job for a division 1A program.

His “country boy” attitude and lack of discipline have fans concerned for the future of the program.

But this win may give Stewart the chance for redemption he certainly needs.

It would be hard for the University to replace him if he finishes out this season with wins and adds another BCS bowl win to his record.

The team certainly looked strong over the weekend but has steeper competition on the horizon facing Louisville, Pitt and Rutgers in the coming weeks.

Although the Mountaineers’ chances of a bowl appearance are slimmer than we would hope, there is light at the end of the tunnel; only if the offense holds onto the ball.

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Student organizations need a better understanding of leadership chelsea fuller Opinion editor

For some reason, this semester has been especially hard on various WVU student organizations.

I have talked to numerous student leaders currently dealing with issues ranging from lack of commitment from members to insubordination and overzealous executive board members.

An issue every student organization has, or will deal with, is leadership. In order to be an effective leader, one must understand what leadership really is.

Dictionary.com defines

leadership as “the ability to guide, direct, or influence people,” but those who have come in contact with good leaders, know leadership is far more than what’s stated in that definition.

Being a leader is not about the individual in the position of power, but how that person serves the people. Removing the emphasis from the individual and placing it on the goals and purpose of the organization is vital.

In most cases, egos must be put to the side for the betterment of an organization. When personal gain is put before the advancement of the organization and its members, the foundation and purpose of the organization is almost always compromised.

Effective leaders are those

who can maintain balance; because there is a fine line between being a leader and a tyrant and lenient and a pushover. If being in charge and wielding power over a group of people is a leaders’ ultimate goal, no one is going to benefit from their position; not even them.

It must be understood that the power in an organization lies with the members, not with the leadership. Without supportive, happy and loyal membership, no organization can thrive no matter how great the leadership.

Too often people become preoccupied with titles and the power they assume is attached with them, but being a leader means nothing if you don’t possess the consciousness and social skills to move

a people into action. The most influential leaders are those who give selflessly of themselves to move an organization or a group towards its goals.

It is imperative that students realize what they are getting into prior to accepting a leadership role in an organization.

Students have busy inconsistent schedules, so this means that a level of dedication must be expressed and maintained.

Along with dedication comes genuine interest and appreciation for the organization. If participating in a student organization is nothing more than a resume filler, then perhaps that student should step out of the leadership position and become a general body member (if that is a viable option).

Student leaders should be

passionate and dedicated to the advancement of the organization.

As someone who has been heavily involved in various student organizations, it angers me to see people undermine student organizations for personal reasons. Too many student organizations have become defunct because a member, or members, decided to slander the name of the organization out of malice for an individual in the organization.

A past WVU student leader told me a story regarding a similar situation. He was the president of one of the largest organizations on campus, but he had an executive board that refused to support him for their own personal reasons.

Instead of resigning, they decided to simply stop partic-

ipation in the middle of the semester. Even though this hurt the president, the real damage was done to the organization.

They were forced to cancel all their scheduled programming which inevitably ruined the reputation of the organization they had all worked so hard to build.

Being a student leader isn’t easy, and it can be almost impossible to run an organization efficiently without support. Before entering into a position of power, make sure that all involved have the same mind set and goals in regards to the success of the organization.

Holding leadership positions in student organizations may not seem very important, but the old wives tale says “the leaders of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.”

Regarding the news media, there should never be a double standard Grant Speer guest columnist

One of the most important rules of news reporting is to report the facts.

The common perception in America is that the press does, in fact, fulfill this requirement.

Recently, however, individuals have begun deriding Fox News as being biased against President Barack Obama.

Nowhere is this more evident than in The Daily Athenaeum article that reported Fox to be a “propaganda net-

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work,” which is responsible for disseminating false information to the American public.

Such attacks are professionally irresponsible and hypocritical when one only focuses on a particular network’s failings, while systematically ignoring those same failings in other networks.

The main point of contention stems largely from news releases regarding the price tag on Obama’s trip to Asia, grossly misrepresented in the article in question as being endorsed as fact by Fox News and its talking heads.

The figure in question, a now-debunked amount of

around $2 billion, was endorsed only by those affiliated with Fox News, not Fox News itself.

Contrary to that article’s statements,the network did issue a story Nov. 4th on Fox Nation stating that the figures were “wildly incorrect.”

As further proof that Fox isn’t a “legitimate news channel,” the article used a Bloomberg National poll to show that a majority of Americans believe federal income taxes have increased in the last two years.

Meanwhile, these same citizens supposedly think the economy shrank under Obama and that TARP money won’t be

repaid.

Nowhere in any of these statements or in the article’s “refutations” of them, is any specific information from a Fox News article quoted whatsoever.

Instead, the network’s name is thrown in with some talking heads’ claims that Obama has a socialist agenda.

Leaving political issues aside, the article’s vague generalizations and attribution of them to Fox News is the same exact phenomenon of presenting information with a premade decision that the article accuses Fox News of doing.

While all the recent hype has

surrounded Fox News’ talking heads and their fierce criticism of certain governmental policies, no claims have been made about CNN or MSNBC’s endorsement of them.

If we are truly going to dig up the facts for ourselves, should we really rely on MSNBC, whose star news anchor Keith Olbermann donated $2,400 to three different Democratic candidates?

Where is the impartiality of the New York Times, who with patriotic outrage publicized soldier casualties daily during President Bush’s terms of office, but are now strangely quiet?

The truth is, we’ve come to accept a double standard in journalism, where any right-leaning or (heaven forbid) openly conservative media outlet is automatically defamed as being a tool for spreading propaganda, while left-leaning or liberal media networks are tacitly or even openly accepted.

If one is going to criticize a news network for impartiality, they should criticize them all.

Either introduce higher standards of impartiality and accountability for all networks, or none. That is the fair and balanced way.

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West Virginia cornerback Keith Tandy celebrates after a bone-crushing tackle on Cincinnati receiver D.J. Woods Saturday.

Defense continues to impress in Cincy win

By Matthew Peaslee Sports Writer

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West Virginia slot receiver Jock Sanders, 9, and running back Shawne Alston, 20, celebrate following the Mountaineers’ 37-10 victory over Cincinnati Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium.

Offense strikes early as WVU ends two-game losing streak

BY BRIAN GAWTHROP ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

West Virginia’s Chris Neild walked off the Rentschler Field following the Mountaineers’ loss to Connecticut on Oct. 29 under the assumption WVU wouldn’t be named Big East Conference Champions this season.

Neild and his teammates left Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday feeling the very opposite.

Following conference leader Pittsburgh’s loss to Connecticut Thursday, the Mountaineers are just one game back of the league lead following their 37-10 win over Cincinnati Saturday.

The win snapped WVU’s twogame losing streak, and made the team bowl eligible for a ninth-straight season with its 6-3, 2-2 record.

“It left the Big East wide open. It gave us a broader view of what’s still out there,” Neild said. “Anybody can take it. If we stay consistent like we did today, we’ll be all right. We have an even better chance of getting that title now.”

Little changed offensively for the Mountaineers following a bye week in which West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart said he

conducted a “total self-evaluation” of the team.

But Stewart and offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen did attack the Cincinnati secondary, which entered the game ranked 98th in the nation in pass defense having allowed 244 passing yards per game.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith threw four first-half touchdowns, finishing 15-for-25 for 174 yards in the game.

“We tried to send a message. We tried to strike big and push the ball vertically down the field,” Stewart said. “We had some rewards early.”

The first WVU touchdown came after UC forced West Virginia to a three-and-out on WVU’s first possession. After Mountaineer punter Gregg Pugnetti’s punt hit off the back of a Bearcat blocker and was recovered by West Virginia’s J.T. Thomas at the Cincinnati 32yard line, Smith found Tavon Austin all alone off a wheel route in the end zone one play later for the early WVU lead.

Two possessions later, Smith found Austin again for a 10-yard touchdown, giving WVU a 14-0 advantage.

Jock Sanders also caught two

touchdowns, both coming in the second quarter.

“Everyone had the feeling that we were going to come out and be explosive,” Sanders said.

“We were happy, but we knew all along this is what we should’ve been doing from the beginning.”

The Mountaineer defense didn’t allow the Cincinnati offense to convert a third-down in the game, as UC finished 0-for12, while WVU benefited from three Bearcat turnovers in the first half.

UC quarterback Zach Collaros was picked off twice, as cornerbacks Keith Tandy and Brandon Hogan recorded picks.

Tandy made an over-theshoulder interception in the corner of the end zone to end a second-quarter scoring threat. It was Tandy’s team-high fifth interception, which ranks him seventh nationally.

Hogan also picked off Collaros, setting up the Mountaineers on their own 6-yard line and leading to a Sanders 5-yard touchdown catch. Sanders caught a 48-yard touchdown 1:58 earlier.

After two-straight games of turnover struggles, the Mountaineers committed just two

turnovers.

“We want to take shots and we want to make big plays,” Smith said. “Personally, I took it upon myself to take care of the ball and not put our defense in tough situations. When you try to force things, that’s when turnovers happen.”

The Bearcats scored on their opening possession of the second half when UC head coach Butch Jones opted to try for a first down instead of punting on a fourth-and-two from Cincinnati’s own 47-yard line. The result was a 53-yard touchdown from tailback Isaiah Pead, cutting WVU’s lead to 30-10.

The Mountaineers held at least a 20-point lead for the remainder of the game, allowing WVU to run out the clock with 22 consecutive runs in the second half, 12 of which went to sophomore Shawne Alston, who finished the game with 17 carries for 75 yards.

Noel Devine led WVU’s ground game with 77 yards on 18 carries, including a 13-yard score in the fourth quarter, the senior’s first score since the Mountaineers’ win over UNLV Oct. 9. brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

Offense ends turnover, penalty woes in win

By Brian Kuppelweiser sports writer

Coming off of its loss to Connecticut, the West Virginia football team’s offense was looking to regain some offensive momentum.

Turnovers, penalties and mental mistakes had plagued the group in the Mountaineers’ past two contests.

The offense, though, used a bye week, along with two tough weeks of practice, to right the ship.

The results showed best in the first half, as the Mountaineers scored 30 points in a half for the first time since the second half against UConn in 2007.

“We had a great week of practice during the bye week and the upcoming week,” said wide receiver Jock Sanders. “Everyone had that feeling that we

were going to come out and be explosive.”

WVU racked up 219 of its 419 yards on 46 offensive plays in the opening half – a statistic aided by four Cincinnati turnovers.

“The defense was getting their offense off the field, and the special teams were getting us field position,” said offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen. “You have to give the entire team credit.”

Quarterback Geno Smith, who had thrown for just one touchdown to three interceptions in the past two games, returned to his early season form by throwing four touchdowns and 174 yards.

“I have a lot of confidence in him. In the last two ball games, I have in no way lost confidence in him,” Mullen said. “Sometimes we tend to point out kids when stats tend to lead you in one direction, but it is a team

game.”

Mullen also cautioned in heaping too much praise on Smith for his efforts against Cincinnati.

“We give him too much blame sometimes,” Mullen said. “Today, I don’t want to give him too much credit.”

Sanders and fellow receiver Tavon Austin were on the receiving end of the Smith’s scoring passes. Both recorded two touchdown receptions a piece.

On the first of his two touchdowns, Sanders broke two Bearcat arm tackles and found himself in a vast amount of open field.

“At first I just said, “Wow, am I really this open?”’ Sanders said.

“In college ball, you never get this much open field.”

WVU’s running game was also productive against the Bearcats.

After a running back Noel

Devine touchdown run with 9:43 remaining in the third quarter, the Mountaineers ran the ball 22-consecutive times.

“I did that to send a statement,” said head coach Bill Stewart. “I didn’t care about changing the play. We just ran the same play over and over again.”

Devine and fellow running back Shawne Alston were the main beneficiaries of that, as they combined for 152 yards on 35 carries.

Stewart was pleased with the downhill running style the 5-foot-11, 222-pound back brought to the offense.

“He had a knee issue during his freshman year,” Stewart said. “He got healthy, and now he is going to be a good football player.” brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

Stewart praises defense for effort vs. Cincinnati by brian kuppelweiser sports writer

If there was one positive West Virginia football head coach Bill Stewart could take away from his team’s struggles against Syracuse and Connecticut, it would be the defense.

Things were no different Saturday against Cincinnati, as the WVU defense continued its streak of not allowing more than 21 points. The Mountaineers are the lone team in the country to do that.

“It is a real credit to not only our players, but also our coaches and the scheme we use,” Stewart said.

Two players that stood out in Stewart’s eyes in the defense’s solid performance against the Bearcats were cornerbacks Brandon Hogan and Keith Tandy. “(They) played as solid a game as two corners have

played around here in many a moon,” Stewart said.

Tandy and Hogan had interceptions that contributed to the defense’s four forced turnovers and one safety.

“When you can sack people, get interceptions and things of that nature, it keeps their offense off the field,” Stewart said.

The last and most defining statistic the defense put up on the afternoon was their efficiency on third down.

The Mountaineers shut out Cincinnati on 12 third-down opportunities.

“That was unbelievable,” Stewart said. “To do that, it shows that this win was a total team effort.”

NOTES zz Stewart repeatedly talked about the physicality in Saturday’s contest in his teleconference, and, surprisingly, the Mountaineers came away

unscathed.

“There was a lot of big hits on offense and defense,” Stewart said. “I don’t think we are too badly injured, but we are banged up a little bit like most teams.” zz West Virginia welcomed a slew of recruits to Saturday’s game. Some of the recruits visiting were from Ohio, and Stewart said it was important to come away with a victory.

“It always is good when you get a win with them here,” Stewart said. “When families take the time to bring their prized possession – their sons – here to Morgantown, we try do our very best to entertain them academically, socially and football-wise.” zz In just under two weeks, the Mountaineers will play in the Backyard Brawl, which will most likely have Big East title implications.

Stewart cautioned on looking past WVU’s next opponent Lou-

isville – a game that some are considering a trap game of sorts.

“We want to see if these gentlemen can continue to win in a different context. Can they do it on the road, at home, with a bye, after a loss?” Stewart said.

“I know they will get ready for Pitt, but they better get ready for Louisville, or they will get their butts whipped.” brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

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If back-to-back losses weren’t enough bulletin board material for the West Virginia football team to make a statement Saturday, the Mountaineers’ defense quickly found another edge before the game.

Former WVU verbal commit and current Cincinnati wide receiver D.J. Woods made sure he was heard upon his appearance to Milan Puskar Stadium.

“When he came out on the field he said, ‘This is my field, this is my house,’” said cornerback Keith Tandy.

“That gave a little fire to our defense.”

Taking it personally, Tandy sought revenge with a de-cleating hit delivered to Woods on a screen pass late in the first quarter.

Tandy and his fellow defenders limited Woods to 32 yards on three catches. Coming into the game, Woods was averaging 89 yards receiving per game.

As a whole, the Mountaineer defense allowed 221 yards through the air and just 281 yards all together.

“Just from watching film, we got little tips of what they were going to do in certain situations, and coaches put us in certain spots to make plays,” Tandy said. “You saw (UC wide receiver Armon) Binns jumping up and making catches, so I figured that was going to happen a couple times.”

With just seven seconds off the clock in the second quarter, Tandy picked off a pass from Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros intended for

Binns in the end zone. Fellow corner Brandon Hogan would get an interception of his own four minutes later.

“We heard about how good (their receivers) are, and (head coach Bill Stewart) tried to challenge me and Brandon,” Tandy said. “Me and him took it kind of personally to make some plays out there.”

The WVU defense would create two more turnovers in the game. Linebacker J.T. Thomas recovered a Woods fumble after a punt return in the first quarter. In the fourth quarter, safety Sidney Glover caused Collaros to cough up the ball with 45 seconds left in the contest.

“A big part of our success today was causing a few turnovers,” said defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel. “Those are going to be situations that when those things happen, your success is really going to go through the roof, and that’s what happened today.”

West Virginia worked hard on trying to create turnovers in its off week.

“That’s something we haven’t been doing in the past couple of weeks, that can make or break a game,” said nose tackle Chris Neild.

“Those turnovers today definitely changed the game.”

West Virginia’s defense also shutout Cincinnati on third down. The Bearcats were 0-of-12 on third downs.

“We got to (Collaros) and disrupted their offense,” said WVU defensive end Julian Miller. “It’s kind of tough doing it play after play, you get a little winded, but it’s all worth it.” matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU FENCING CLUB hosts be- contact Michelle Prudnick at 304ginners fencing practice from 7 598-5180 or 304-598-5185.

FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Stansbury Hall Gym. For more information, e-mail available on the first Monday of evwvufencing@gmail.com or visit ery month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at www.fencingclub.studentorgs. the Caritas House office located at 391 Scott Ave. Test results are availwvu.edu.

WVU CLUB TENNIS practices able in 20 minutes and are confifrom 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ridgeview dential. To make an appointment, Racquet Club. For carpooling, call call 304-293-4117. For more infor304-906-4427. New members are mation, visit www.caritashouse. net. always welcome.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a CHESS CLUB meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the food court of the United Way agency, is looking for Mountainlair. Players of all skill lev- volunteers to become Big Brothels are invited to come. For more ers and Big Sisters in its one-oninformation, e-mail wvuchess@ one community-based and schoolbased mentoring programs. To gmail.com.

information along with instructions for regular appearance in the Campus Calendar. These announcements must be resubmitted each semester.

The editors reserve the right to edit or delete any submission.

There is no charge for publication. Questions should be directed to the Campus Calendar Editor at 304-293-5092.

volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304983-2823, ext. 104 or e-mail bigs4kids@yahoo.com.

ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. For more information, call 304-598-6094 or e-mail rfh@wvuh.com.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two in-service trainings per year, and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or e-mail MCLV2@comcast.net.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an allvolunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, go to www.m-snap. org.

THE CONDOM CARAVAN will be in Room G304 of the Health Sciences Center on Mondays and the Mountainlair on Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents or five for $1.

INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is an interdenominational student-led organization that meets weekly on campus.

Everyone is welcome to attend events. For more information, email Daniel at ivcfwvu@yahoo.com or visit the IVCF website at www. wvuiv.org.edu.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. All students and faculty are invited. For more information, e-mail amy.keesee@mail. wvu.edu.

THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER, located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Research Laboratories, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT PROJECT, a community-building program run by and geared toward young gay or bisexual men 18 to 29, is creating an environment in the Morgantown community where young men can feel empowered to make a difference in their lives. Mpowerment also focuses on HIV and STD prevention education. For more information, call 304-319-1803.

THE MORGANTOWN FUN FACTORY, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to work at the Children’s Discovery Museum of West Virginia. For more information, go to www.thefunfactory.org or e-mail CDMofWV@gmail.com.

CHRISTIAN HELP, a nonprofit that offers free resources to the less fortunate, is in need of volunteers to assist with its programs. For more information, call 304-296-0221.

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, curb a tendency to get angry and act out. In the long run, this behavior could be self-destructive. Note a fine-tuned sense of intuition. To succeed, you will need to use it. This same sixth sense comes through when determining where and when to take a risk. If you are single, you have many more admirers than you think.

Many will come forward, especially in the spring. With all these possibilities, you might not want to settle down. If you are attached, the two of you often feel like newlyweds. Romance builds the more attention you give your relationship. PISCES intrigues you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH Some Mondays you might not want to go into work or respond to demands.

This Monday, whether you are steamed about an issue or just not in the mood for the same old stuff, you would love to stay home. Why not? In any case, you deal with people best on an individual level. Tonight: A discussion sheds light on a situation.

or respected individual. You cannot escape a work-related issue. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out for others at a distance. Express an unusual depth and understanding that many crave. If you are making a decision, follow your emotional responses. Squeeze in a walk during a break to keep your energy up. Tonight: Be imaginative in your choices.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Deal with others directly. A child or loved one could be extremely difficult in the a.m.

Let go of sharp words and angry feelings as soon as possible. Financial pressure could be substantial. Tonight: A chat and dinner.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Others seem to have a lot of answers and want to take the lead. A last-minute problem in the morning could upset you. Speak your mind, but know that sugar works better than vinegar. Choose your words with care. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH An early-morning challenge could turn into the fuel that keeps you going all day long. Never lose sight of your long-term, primary goals in situations and when making little decisions. A meeting could be provocative. Tonight: The only answer to an offer is “yes.”

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH An easy give-and-take with associates could make all the difference in the end results.

Still, if you get angry, you could be careless. Be careful with machinery. Be aware that your physical and mental state are directly linked to your productivity. Tonight: Make it easy.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH You could be irritated by an associate.

Whether you are upset for a good part of the day is up to you. Respond to an older

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Your ingenuity comes to the forefront, no matter what you are doing. If you encounter a problem with funds or an emo-

tional risk, step back. Do you really need to do this? Your creativity increases with a child or loved one. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH Curb your anger and attempt to avoid a temper tantrum. You could be a little worn and frayed. If you can, stay close to home, and if you’re at work, minimize risk-taking. Your instincts will guide you. Tonight: Nothing needs to be complicated.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Though someone might make you angry, don’t cut off communication. Your ability to understand will be heightened as a result. Look to the long-term implications of an agreement or discussion. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHH A friend might disappoint you or be angry. Your way of dealing with the issue could be to pretend the problem never happened or go off and indulge yourself.

Expect only momentary relief. Tonight: Buy a favorite munchie on the way home.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH Though everyone accomplishes more when he or she has plans or a to-do list, you seem to naturally do the right thing at the right moment. Tune in to your feelings. Touch base with someone at a distance. Tonight: All smiles.

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Monday November 15, 2010

SPORTS | 7

Mountaineers win easy in season opener Confidence pays off for Flowers in career game

BY BRIAN GAWTHROP ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

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West Virginia senior guard Jonnie West celebrates after hitting one of his three 3-pointers in the Mountaineers’ 95-71 win over Oakland Friday.

55-point first half aids the Mountaineers in a 95-71 blowout win vs. Oakland

BY TONY DOBIES SPORTS EDITOR

Former West Virginia star forward Da’Sean Butler was welcomed back to the WVU Coliseum Friday for the Mountaineers’ game against Oakland with a roaring applause from the largest crowd to ever watch a WVU season opener.

WVU didn’t even need Butler’s sharp-shooting prowess to pound the Golden Grizzlies 9571 in front of 12,707 fans. The Mountaineers used their own consistent outside shooting in the first half to halt any talk of an “upset alert” against Oakland.

It was the most points scored against the Grizzlies since Dec. 12, 2007.

“We knew that the first five minutes of the game were going to dictate the game. We went out there and attacked them,” said WVU forward Kevin Jones.

“They couldn’t really come back after our fast start.”

West Virginia took the

Golden Grizzlies, which were coming off an NCAA Tournament bid and held an eightgame regular-season winning streak, seriously and posted 55 points in the first half.

It was the first time WVU scored more than 50 points in the first half since Feb. 13, 2009.

It was the first time the Mountaineers scored that many in any half since Feb. 8 when they put up 57 in the second half against St. John’s in a win.

“If you saw us yesterday (in practice), you would’ve said you’d never thought we’d have shot the ball as well as we did.

It was awful,” said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. “Then, we come out and make shots.”

The Mountaineers shot 66.7 percent in the first half to take a 55-31 advantage heading into the locker room. That was all WVU would need to defeat Oakland.

Three players, guards Casey Mitchell, Truck Bryant and Jonnie West, scored 31 points in

the first half. They converted on 7-of-8 3-pointers in the half.

“That was pretty much the ball game right there,” West said.

Oakland kept it close early.

With the game tied at 14, WVU went on a 41-17 run to end the half and take the big lead into the break.

In the second half, WVU was not as successful on offense. Yet, the Mountaineers were able to keep their lead. Oakland would cut WVU’s lead to 15 points in the final 20 minutes, but WVU’s balanced scoring attack would let them get no closer.

In total, six Mountaineers finished in double figures.

Forward John Flowers lead the Mountaineers with 16 points. He also had seven blocks and five rebounds. That was the most blocks by a WVU player since 2007. It’s just the ninth time in WVU history a player has had seven blocks in a game.

Point guard Joe Mazzulla scored 15 points and had seven assists along with no turnovers.

Forward Deniz Kilicli, in his first start, had a double-double performance. He finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Mitchell and Bryant had 12 points apiece, and guard Dalton Pepper finished with 10 points in just 10 minutes of play.

Oakland’s athletic center Keith Benson scored 22 points and had 15 rebounds. He struggled in the first half, though, scoring just six points.

“We did a great job of pressuring him every time he caught it,” Mazzulla said.

Three Oakland players fouled out before the four-minute mark in the second half. The Grizzlies shot just 31.4 percent from the field in the second half and turned the ball over 18 times in the game.

On the other hand, WVU had 20 assists and shot 50.8 percent for the game. The Mountaineers were also aided by 34 bench points.

John Flowers came off the court in the first half against Oakland admittedly frustrated with how his senior season has begun.

Flowers had made just two of his first five shot attempts, and missed all three of his opportunities from 3-point range, resulting in West Virginia head coach Bob Flowers Huggins sitting the forward for the remaining 7:55 of the first half.

But a simple comment from Huggins at halftime helped transformed Flowers’ game in the second half.

“He came up to me and said, ‘just slow down, and shoot the ball like you have been,’” Flowers said. “Huggs saying just that helped my confidence. After that, I just went out and played basketball.”

Flowers scored 12 points after halftime to finish with a team-high 16 points, including two 3-pointers to help the Mountaineers win their season opening game against Oakland Friday at the WVU Coliseum.

The 6-foot-7 senior also finished with seven blocks in the second half, the most blocks by a WVU player since Joe Alexander’s seven blocks against Prairie View A&M in 2007.

It was just the ninth time in WVU’s history a player finished with at least seven blocks in a game, while Flowers ended just two blocks shy of tying D’or Fischer’s 2004 record of nine.

While Flowers knows he won’t be the team’s leading scorer at season’s end, the

Mountaineers will need similar numbers from the Waldorf, Md., native if WVU wants to repeat as Big East Conference Champions.

“That’s kind of what happened last year,” Huggins said.

“Guys stepped up that maybe weren’t as productive as the year before. John Flowers is going to have to step up a little bit more.”

It’s a role that Flowers acknowledges he must fill with the graduation of Devin Ebanks, Wellington Smith and Da’Sean Butler, the third-leading scorer in program history.

“I’m kind of like the last small forward left on this team,” Flowers said. “We have a lot of good players on this team, but not as many as last year. We had three professionals on last year’s team.

“I played against them my whole career, and it builds a lot of confidence just knowing that I’ve played against the best players that have come through West Virginia.”

Flowers spent the offseason with a goal of improving his jump shot and ball handling.

The senior said he’d work on scoring with junior Kevin Jones and perform ball-handling drills with the point guards, especially Joe Mazzulla.

With the work he put in, Flowers said both Huggins and his teammates believe in his abilities more, which has only led him to be more confident, and therefore, more productive.

“It’s a different mentality with me,” he said. “I’m a lot stronger, I’m shooting more, and I’m trying to become a better leader. Them complimenting me and showing they have confidence in me has only made me more confident in myself.” brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

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women’s basketball

Mountaineers upset in performance despite 31-point victory

By John Terry Multimedia Editor

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West Virginia’s Liz Repella leads a fast break during the Mountaineers’ 80-49 win over Loyola Friday at the WVU Coliseum.

It wasn’t how West Virginia women’s basketball head coach Mike Carey had pictured his team’s season opener.

But the 10th-year head coach wasn’t complaining after his team defeated Loyola 80-49 in the season opener Friday night at the WVU Coliseum.

“You sure could tell it was our first game,” Carey said.

The 11th-ranked Mountaineers found themselves trailing by a point at the 8:32 mark of the first half, but went on a 9-2 run, which helped them carry a 31-25 lead into the break.

The Greyhounds held West Virginia to just 1-of-12 from behind the arc and a 41.2 field goal percentage in the first half.

Carey sees room for improvement after season opener

By Michael Carvelli Sports Writer

Usually, when a team wins by 31 points in its season opener, the coach is often pretty happy about what went on during the game.

That wasn’t the case Friday night when the No. 11 West Virginia women’s basketball team beat Loyola (Md.), 80-49 at the WVU Coliseum.

“I’m not coaching to beat (Loyola), we’re coaching to win a national championship,” said West Virginia head coach Mike Carey. “I don’t care if we won by 31. It doesn’t matter. We’re not where we need to be, and we’re not going to be early in the season.

I understand that.”

Carey was especially displeased with his team’s willingness to settle for 3-pointers in the first half rather than working it into the post against the Greyhound’s zone.

The Mountaineers took 12 threes in the first 20 min-

utes, and while they scored 22 points in the paint, most of those came off offensive boards from those missed jump shots.

“If we’re not hitting our threes, we’ve got to move the ball and go inside. We weren’t getting to the foul line,” Carey said. “They let us shoot the three. It’s like the person who comes over and always says they’re always open. Well hell, there’s a reason for that.

They’re leaving you open.

“That’s what happens when you’re not hitting your threes.

They’re going to keep backing off.”

The 10th-year head coach was pleased to see those outside shots were able to start dropping more in the second half, and as a result, it ended up opening things up for the bigs down low.

Carey was also upset with his team’s lack of possession.

The Mountaineers didn’t take care of the ball well, committing 19 turnovers.

Twelve turnovers were

made by seniors.

“We’ve got a lot of veteran players. We should not be making the mistakes we’re making,” Carey said. “I understand the freshmen and the new players, but I do not understand our seniors making those mistakes.”

Carey was upset with his team’s defensive effort in the first half.

West Virginia only led by six at the half, and with less than 10 minutes to go in the half, the team was even down

a point to Loyola (Md.).

“We needed that in first half. I thought the second half was a little better,” Carey said.

“At times, we let them drive us too deep into the paint, and then they kept running the same play, driving it baseline and kicking to the shooter in the corner. Those are the things we can’t do against a good team.

“That’s going to cost us games.” james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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The Mountaineers had a reversal of fortune in the second half. They made 8-of-13 3-pointers and shot 51.4 percent from the field.

“We started hitting some three’s in the second half – that’s the only reason it broke open,” Carey said. “We were a little bit deeper.”

West Virginia’s bench scored 27 points to Loyola’s 10 points off the bench.

Senior Liz Repella, who finished with a game-high 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, hit a 3-point shot at the 12:20 mark in the second half to give the Mountaineers a 50-37 lead.

Freshman Taylor Palmer, in her first collegiate game, came off the bench and hit three 3-pointers down the stretch to eventually give a 20-plus point lead.

West Virginia then scored 10 of the game’s final 12 points

to secure the victory.

“We needed that in the first half. I thought the second half was a little bit better,” Carey said. “We can’t just show up and expect teams to lay down and not play hard.”

Senior Madina Ali scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds. Thirteen of her points came in the first 20 minutes.

“I thought Madina came out and had a lot on energy,” Carey said. “She came out and played hard.”

The Mountaineers had 19 turnovers, including 11 in the first half.

“We should not be making the mistakes we’re making.

We’ll go back to the drawing board because we have to get a lot better,” Carey said. “I’m not coaching to beat (Loyola).

We’re coaching to win a national championship.” john.terry@mail.wvu.edu

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8 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Monday November 15, 2010

‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ a fun, hilarious production MACKENZIE MAYS ASSOCIATE A&E EDITOR

Shades of hot pink flooded the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center as “Legally Blonde: the Musical” debuted Sunday night.

While most are familiar with the plot due to the 2001 movie “Legally Blonde” starring Reese Witherspoon, the film adaptation doesn’t do the broadway production justice.

The story is centered around Elle Woods (Nikki Bohne), a privileged Malibu-raised hottie who finds herself dumped by pompous boyfriend Warner Huntington III (Matthew Ragas) for someone he feels is more intellectual and sophisticated.

As a heartbroken Woods makes her way through Harvard Law School driven by her desperation for Huntington’s love, she finds a lot more along the way and pulls the crowd into her hilarious journey.

The opening act and running theme of the production, “Omigod You Guys,” introduces the crowd to Wood’s

posse of best friends who are always there for her in times of need - whether that be to insult her enemy’s hair or practice the “Bend and Snap.”

Though the nine-piece crew of eccentric companions can be a little wacky, it reminds us all to be thankful for our own “Greek chorus” that never leaves our side.

While the musical’s comedy is definitely something to be praised, from Woods’ attempts at legal jargon to a suggestive delivery man, the play also has some serious moments and lessons to teach hidden under its comedic, pink, bedazzled exterior.

Emmett Forrest (Nic Rouleau) stole the crowd’s heart with his underdog story and acts of friendship toward Woods.

The lovable chihuahua, Bruiser Woods (Chico), also stole some hearts.

Rouleau and Bohne proved outstanding vocals, especially in duets like “Chip On My Shoulder” and “Legally Blonde.”

Bohne did an outstanding job of portraying a convincing Woods, able to balance ditzyness and charm at the same

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The cast of Legally Blonde performs the musical’s opening song at the Creative Arts Center Sunday night. time.

Woods comes out on top, using her down-to-earth strategies as a lawyer and Delta Nu sorority intuition to win the case, teaching those around

her not to judge a book by its cover and finding a passion in law at the same time.

The energetic show never skipped a beat – grabbing the audience’s full attention from

beginning to end, even if it took a Celtic line dance as a final act.

The production inspires its audience to stand up to all those condescending Vivian

Kensingtons out there and reminds audiences that “being true to yourself never goes out of style.” mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu

‘Morning Glory’ soundtrack offers variety of artists MACKENZIE MAYS ASSOCIATE A&E EDITOR

“Morning Glory,” a film about chasing your dreams and how those dreams can change as life plays out, has a standout soundtrack with a song fit for each stage of life that everyone can relate to.

The film, starring Rachel McAdams as the ambitious, over-worked Becky Fuller, incorporates the struggles and emotions of the main character with its wide variety of tracks ranging from the acoustic soul of Colin Hay to the energetic pop of Natasha Bedingfield.

Bedingfield’s “Strip Me,” the song featured on the film’s previews is an empowering and fitting theme for the movie.

The song’s inspiring chorus sings “Take what you want.

Steal my pride. Build me up or cut me down to size. Shut me out, but I’ll just scream.

I’m only one voice in a million, but you ain’t taking that from me.”

Coupled with Bedingfield’s powerful vocals and a backtrack to match, the song is able to immediately put listeners in a good mood and is an effective positive anthem, without coming out corny like most similar efforts.

Hay is an indie-infused new wave singer with a raw and real voice which instantly attracts all music enthusiasts to his seemingly effortless vocal talents.

Hay’s song, “Waiting for My Real Life to Begin,” is a beautiful ballad that makes listeners

‘STRIP ME’

Natasha Bedingfield Natasha Bedingfield’s song is an empowering anthem that fits the movie’s overall tone.

not only question their lives in the aspect of “What if?” but allows them to evaluate what they already have instead of always shooting for more.

A great pop-folk band, The Weepies, is also showcased in the film with its hit “Same Changes.”

The song is a perfect example of lead singer Deb Talan’s unique, lullabye-like vocals and the group’s charming lyrical skills. Also check out “World Spins Madly On” and “Gotta Have You” by the band.

“Gone in the Morning” by English pop/folk singer Newton Faulker is an irresistably catchy tune found on the film, tapping into the story’s upbeat theme.

Overall, “Morning Glory” is a great soundtrack, not only for its ability to portray its “never give up” plot through music, but for its display of witty tunes and showcase of underground artists.

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Rachel McAdams, left, talks with Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford in ‘Morning Glory.’

‘Morning Glory’ not worth waking up for JAMIE CARBONE CAMPUS CALENDAR EDITOR

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a producer for a national morning television program?

I know I haven’t but, for those out here who have, “Morning Glory” seems to answer that question, the key factor being the ability to handle a lot of stressful situations.

The movie focuses on the career of Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams) who, after being fired from her job as a producer for New Jersey morning show, sends her resume all over the place before finally being hired for the show “Daybreak,” the morning show of the fictional channel IBS. She must deal with temperamental personality Colleen Peck (Diane Keaton), constant demands for rating increases from her boss Jerry (Jeff Goldblum) and must convince respected newsman Mike Pomeroy (Harrison Ford) to co-anchor the show and be willing to come out of

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his comfort zone.

Along the way, she also meets fellow producer Adam Bennett (“A-Team” and “The Switch” star Patrick Wilson) and also opens up the possibility of love.

This movie has an amazing cast, it stars McAdams, Keaton and Ford and features cameos by media personalities Morley Safer and Chris Matthews.

Even small roles have decent sized names in them, with former “Damages” cast member Noah Bean making a quick appearance as a blind date and “Modern Family” star Ty Burrell making playing a small but very memorable role.

Yet some of the casting choices seem to be a waste of money.

Diane Keaton has been portrayed as an incredibly important person in the movie’s ad campaign, but it seems like anyone could have been cast in the role with the same results.

Also noteworthy is the music used in the film.

Plus, for a cameo, 50 Cent sings his song “Candy Shop,” first released in 2005, so it isn’t

exactly “in” at the moment.

With artists like Colin Hay, Paolo Nutini and Joss Stone, they are using a lot of well known alternative artists with positive results.

Honestly, the music is fairly reminiscent of the television show “Scrubs,” which, in my book, is quite the compliment.

Yet, even with a great soundtrack, the movie’s story could use some work.

It has a strong start, but it takes them forever to get to showing “Daybreak’s” new news team and even longer to show them turning their ratings situation around.

It is a lot of time to take up something that the viewer can easily predict on their own.

I would have been able to forgive this if the story had stayed original, but, near the end, it becomes very cliched, as if it is a romantic comedy only instead of choosing men, she must choose jobs.

They could have avoided this route completely and focused the plot more on the show’s ratings, but decided to go the hackneyed route for no discernible reason.

So, “Morning Glory” has a strong start, but doesn’t seem

‘MORNING GLORY’

Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton to be able to finish the race on its own.

It is a shame, because if they had cut a good 20 minutes out, I think the final product would’ve been much better.

««««« james.carbone@mail.wvu.edu

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WATCH IT ONLINE Watch the full finale of Mountaineer Idol and highlights from each of the three finalists on our website at www.thedaonline.com.

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Amanda Hughart is presented her check of $1,000 for winning the Mountaineer Idol competition.

Amanda Hughart wins Mountaineer Idol by jesse tabit a&E writer

Amanda Hughart, a dentistry student of West Virginia University, was named the 2010 Mountaineer Idol Sunday.

“Wow,” said Hughart. “I’m excited, happy and shocked because the competition was so good.”

Hughart said she wanted to put on a show and enjoys singing in front of an audience.

The dentistry student competed against senior wildlife and fisheries major Dan Whiteman and freshman general studies major Chelsea Malone in the final round of the student singing competition sponsored by “American Idol” and Coca-Cola.

Each finalist sang a song already performed in the competition, a song never performed in the competition and a song chosen by the co-hosts.

Hughart won $1,000 and will be singing the national anthem at the WVU men’s basketball game on Dec. 18.

The winner said she is nervous for preparation, but once the singing starts, it will be fun.

She will be spending the prize money on supplies for dental school.

“I couldn’t have gone as far and as easily without the support of my friends and family,” Hughart said.

Hughart sang “I Dreamed a Dream,” from “Les Miserables,” “Grace” by The Martins and “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack.

Whiteman came in second place, winning $750, while Malone placed third, winning $250.

Judges for the round included local rapper 6’6 240, Executive Director of Mountaineer Parents Club Sabrina Cave, Aca-

demic Administrative Assistant Shirley Robinson, WVU first lady Beth Clements and West Virginia Commissioner of Division of Culture and History Randall Reid-Smith.

6’6 240, who has previously served as a judge in the student singing competition, enjoyed the event.

“This was the best show I’ve seen,” 6’6 240 said of the round.

“Judging was tough, and I was making changes up until the last minute.”

Contestants were scored on singing voice, stage performance, song selection and overall performance.

Whiteman said he has improved as a singer, and Mountaineer Idol has made him more comfortable on stage. “I had a lot of fun, and I’m satisfied with my performances,” Whiteman said.

Whiteman performed “Sha-

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Dan Whiteman performs ‘Shakin’’ by singer Eddie Money during the final round of Mountaineer Idol.

kin’” by Eddie Money, “Hard to Handle” by The Black Crowes and “Beast of Burden” by The Rolling Stones.

Chelsea Malone said she is sad to see the competition end but added that it’s been a great honor to sing alongside the other contestants.

Malone sang “Broken Wing”

by Martina McBride, “Hero” by Mariah Carey and “Anyway” by Martina McBride.

I had a great experience overall, and I plan to be back next year, Malone said.

“I was very impressed,” said co-host Dave Slusarick. “This was a fitting finale for a phenomenal year.”

Slusarick added that this year’s Mountaineer Idol was the best yet, and it not only featured talented people, but great individuals. jesse.tabit@mail.wvu.edu

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Amanda Hughart sings ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from ‘Les Miserables’ as her ‘previously sang’ song choice for the Mountaineer Idol finale.

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Chelsea Malone sings her host pick of ‘Anyway’ by singer Martina McBride to wrap up the Mountaineer Idol competition.