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SGA to clear snow for elderly, disabled by erin fitzwilliams associate city editor

The Student Government Association at West Virginia University is expected to unveil a plan at its weekly meeting tonight promising to help the city with snow removal for the elderly and the disabled.

Nelson France, SGA liaison to City Council, made the announcement to the council during its Tuesday meeting.

“Of course, SGA can’t shovel

everyone’s sidewalk,” France said. “But we’re willing to help those in need.”

France said the idea for students to help the community with snow removal came from the amount of snow the Morgantown area received last year.

“Winter’s cold. There’s snow.

We need to get the snow away,” he said.

Councilor Don Spencer, who also serves on the Pedestrian Safety Board, has sent a snow removal ordinance to Jeff

a traffic signal and four-way crosswalk at the intersection of 3rd Street and Beechurst Avenue. The resolution also stated traffic lights would be linked to improve traffic flow.

City Clerk Linda Little said the traffic signal would be in place for a two-year trial due to the construction of Beechview Place Apartments, located on Beechurst Avenue.

The light will encourage the flow of traffic and provide an easier access point for con-

Mikorski, interim city manager, to be drafted. It would possibly ready for a vote during the Jan. 10 meeting, he said.

If passed, the ordinance will require Morgantown residents to remove snow from their sidewalks within sufficient time deemed by the city based on the amount of snow fallen. Failure to adhere to the ordinance can result in a fine.

In other news: zz The Council passed a resolution to temporarily install

struction trucks to enter and exit the area, she said.

Councilor Charlie Byrer expressed his concern that the signal could cause further congestion in the area.

Little said there is no definitive date as to when the signal or crosswalks change would take place. zz Tuesday night was Mikorski’s last meeting serving as the interim city manager.

“It was a busy time. I was doing my duties as assistant,

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Toy Mountain piles up in ’Lair

GRAND REOPENING

By Sarah o’rourke staff writer

The Mountainlair is home to a new Toy Mountain this holiday season, with stuffed animals, dolls and toy cars taking over the dining area.

Sponsored by West Virginia University’s Student Organization Services and Student Government Association, Toy Mountain is collecting toy donations to be given to families who have registered with Christian Help, said Kim Harrison, assistant director of Student Organizations Services.

Harrison said the toys will be distributed to those families on Dec. 16, and they can choose the toys they want to give to their children.

Harrison said the Toy Mountain program is a great way to give back to the community.

Several hundred children participate in the Toy MounRonald McDonald plays music for patrons during the opening day of the newly remodeled McDonald’s restaurant Tuesday.

and the city manager’s job,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working under the new city manager.”

Terrence Moore, current city manager of Las Cruces, N.M., was voted by the council in October to take Mikorski’s place as city manager.

Moore will start his term on Dec. 21. Mikorski will resume his former position as assistant city manager.

tain program, she said.

On Monday, Facilities Management presented a check to the Toy Mountain program for $2,285.25.

The check will be used to be purchase more toys for the Toy Mountain, Harrison said.

“We’re always so pleased from the response we get from our students, faculty and staff to help us build the Toy Mountain,” Harrison said. “It’s always pretty overwhelming the number of volunteers that we get, and the donations that we receive are always a great thing to see.”

SGA President Chris Lewallen said the Toy Mountain is a great cause to give kids a great Christmas and to brighten their day.

“We recognize that there is a need in our community and we’ve been a part of this

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McDonald’s reopened on University Avenue, after months of renovations, to long lines for half-price food

BY GINA DAMATO STAFF WRITER

Students at West Virginia University and local residents braved the cold Tuesday morning in hopes of being the first to get their hands on coupons for free Chicken McNuggets and Big Macs good for one year.

McDonald’s on University Avenue reopened its doors at 6 a.m. Tuesday, after months of renovations, with a line of customers wrapped around the building.

The first 100 customers to enter the restaurant received a coupon booklet containing 52 value meals, good for an entire year, and an entry into a raffle for an iPod Touch.

The opening day events ran smoothly with employees taking orders for large lines, said Michael Gross, McDonald’s

marketing supervisor. During the opening, everything was 50 percent off between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

“People started lining up at 11:30 p.m. There were close to 200 people waiting,” Gross said.

In September, the location underwent a remodel to make the restaurant’s interior look more diner-like, said Jodi Gorby, McDonald’s operations consultant for Pittsburgh.

Gorby said the remodel was to make the location a bigger and more up-to-date restaurant, such as the location on Suncrest Towne Center Drive.

“This McDonald’s will feature a dual drive through lane for faster service,” she said.

The restaurant will also feature outdoor seating and up-to-date

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Toys and games that have been donated pile up on ‘Toy Mountain’ in the Mountainlair Tuesday.

Physics Department members receive grant for first-time experiment by joel morales correspondent

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Computer Engineering majors, senior Brandon Shaw, left, and junior Kristen Nock, right, take a lunch break at the newly remodeled McDonald’s on University Avenue.

Student receives iPad for AlcoholEdu completion by emily spickler correspondent

A West Virginia University student received his Christmas wish winning an Apple iPad for completion of the new AlcoholEdu program.

Max Colton, a freshman engineering major, was selected from a raffle of approximately 5,500 students.

“At first, I thought it was a scam. It sounded too good to be true, but once I saw the email and the website with my name on it, I got really excited,” Colton said. “I’ve always wanted

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one. I was going to ask for one for Christmas, but now I don’t have to.”

This semester marked the launch of AlcoholEdu, an online course required to be completed by all incoming freshmen and transfer students under the age of 21.

As an incentive for those who participated in and completed the first section, all of the students’ names went into a raffle, and 50 were selected to win a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble, said Missy Pforr, WELLWVU Health Promotion Specialist.

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the second part, another raffle was held and one student won an iPad, she said.

“It is very personalized; it helps students to look at their choices regarding alcohol. It makes them look at their own drinking patterns, how alcohol affects their life and tries to help them make better choices,” Pforr said.

Of the 5,500 students who fulfilled the two-part assessment, 96 percent completed the first section, and 79 percent completed the second section.

The 291 students who did not complete the first part of the as-

signment were fined $50. The first section focused on alcohol education information.

An estimated 1,000 students from the second section were not fined because the second part was not a test but a reflection on their experiences with alcohol.

“I learned a lot of cool knowledge … a lot of stuff you wouldn’t have thought to be true,” Colton said. “It just helps to have in the back of your head to keep you safe or just as a conversation starter.”

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Earl Scime is leading a group at West Virginia University’s Physics Department to be the first in the world to measure the density of a fueling gas in fusion reactions.

Scime, an Eberly distinguished professor of physics and chair of the department, two students and a post-doctoral scholar will comprise the team performing this experiment in hopes of a groundbreaking discovery in the field of fusion physics.

“If you can do controlled fusion, then you potentially have a very long-term high-energy system for mankind,” Scime said.

The experiment involves shooting plasma with a laser, producing megawatt pulses of ultraviolet light, causing the gas to glow. Using photoreceptors, or devices that capture photons to detect light, to

measure the glow’s intensity, Scime said it will now be possible to measure the density of the gas.

“We have never worked on an experiment that is this large scale. We are one of the first groups to work on an experiment at this level,” said Matthew Galante, a graduate student in physics working on the project.

Receiving a $599,000 grant from the Department of Energy, the team will first work at WVU to see if the experiment is successful. If so, the team will travel and bring the experiment to La Jolla, Calif., in early 2012, Scime said.

“With this grant we are collaborating officially, and once we get our experiment out there, we will become much more of a partnership,” he said.

“It would be great for the Physics Department to have collaboration with the nation’s top

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toy drive for a really long time now. It provides our students with a chance to participate in community service and become good members of the community here,” Harrison said.

“Before they came to school here, they might have participated in service like this at home, so it’s just another chance for students to participate away from home.”

Harrison said students are always eager to participate and buy toys for the program.

Currently, there are barrels placed at various locations on campus to enable the WVU

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fusion program.”

Working with Southern California’s General Atomics DIIID team, Scime said WVU’s team wants to perform controlled thermonuclear fusion reactions to produce energy.

There has never been a way to calculate how much fuel gas is being added into the system because the machine’s walls absorb the gas. Scime predicts that the proper calculations

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equipment for its employees.

Gross said it was good to connect with the community during the reopening event.

“Customers really love the new image and they are impressed by the upgrade,” he said.

Vicky Crowder, WVU’s

community to donate toys.

Hatfields, the Mountainlair, the Law School and the College of Business and Economics are a few of the locations.

Remote control cars, sweatshirts, boom boxes, CD players, makeup and nail kits, sleds, games and sleeping bags are examples of the items that can be donated to build the Toy Mountain, said Sue Henry, Operations Manager for SOS. “There are so many families out there with nothing,” Henry said. “The students enjoy doing this volunteer work, and this program significantly benefits the community.”

The Toy Mountain will collect donations through Friday. sarah.o’rourke@mail.wvu.edu

will be made possible by using a laser.

“We will be developing a new class of laser systems,” Scime said. “My students will be trained in cutting edge laser technology.”

Plasma physics is one of the three main thrusts of WVU’s physics program, Scime said, and it is a growing part of the University’s science output.

“This reflects the increased research activity in physics at WVU,” he said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

program assistant for University housing assignments, said the remodel makes the restaurant feel more comfortable.

“This is obviously an upgrade from what it used to be, and it’s much nicer.”

The location will employ 65 people to 80 people on average, Gorby said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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The newly remodeled McDonald’s located at 2932 University Ave. on the Evansdale Campus.

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Continued from page 1 Pforr said AlcoholEdu has been purchased for the next four years, so students will be required to take the class next fall semester.

“So far, this program has been a great success,” she said.

“We’ve gotten great feedback.”

Some of the negative feedback of the program has been the length of part one, which takes about two hours, Pforr said. The second section takes about 20 minutes.

The first section was to be completed by Sept. 3, and the second part was due within 45 days afterward. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Flags wave at half mast Tuesday in honor of Pearl Harbor Day.

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Ex-WVU employees sue over 2008 unearned degree scandal

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Two business school administrators entangled in a master’s degree scandal involving the former governor’s daughter are suing West Virginia University over academic-misconduct charges they say were wrongly filed and ruined their reputations.

R. Stephen Sears, former dean of the College of Business and Economics, and his then-associate dean, Cyril Logar, filed the case late last week in U.S. District Court.

It accuses the Board of Governors, attorneys and other WVU officials past and present of violating their civil rights by charging them through a system that was rife with conflicts of interest. That system, they note, was publicly discredited by a Monongalia County Circuit Court judge in a case involving another colleague who was part of the scandal, former Provost Gerald Lang.

Sears, who stepped down as dean in 2008, left WVU and now works at Texas A&M International University in Laredo. Lang also gave up his administrative post and now works for WVU Research Corp., while former President Mike Garrison resigned

and returned to a private law practice.

Logar remains a professor of marketing but complains in the lawsuit he has become “an outcast in the WVU community.”

Spokesman John Bolt said WVU is aware of the lawsuit but would not comment Tuesday.

The saga began in October 2007, when the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette questioned WVU about whether a Pennsylvania pharmaceutical company executive, Mylan Inc.’s Heather Bresch, had earned an executive master’s of business administration degree she claimed on her resume.

Bresch is the daughter of former Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin, now serving in the U.S. Senate, and was a longtime friend of Garrison.

In 2008, independent investigators concluded Lang, Sears and other administrators “showed seriously flawed judgment” in altering a transcript to add courses and grades, and retroactively awarding Bresch a degree she hadn’t earned.

The panel said Bresch did nothing wrong in seeking clarification of her situation. Nor

did it directly fault Garrison. It did, however, cite a failure of leadership within the administration and suggested there was pressure from Lang and “representatives of the president’s office” to accommodate Bresch.

She is identified throughout the lawsuit only as “Student A.” The lawsuit by Logar and Sears suggests they were coerced into participating, then hung out to dry by various members of the general counsel’s office, who first participated in the decision to award the degree, then investigated them for misconduct.

They want a judge to award them unspecified compensatory damages, legal fees and whatever else the court deems just. They also want WVU to comply with its own policies and publicly restore their reputations.

Lang, the former provost, sued WVU last year to stop the misconduct proceedings against him.

Though Logar and Sears tried to intervene in his case, Judge Susan Tucker ruled they had acted too late. However, she said her order halting the proceedings against

Lang should extend to anyone else the school planned to summon.

Tucker ruled the misconduct hearing could not proceed because WVU’s internal investigation process was fundamentally flawed by conflicts of interest.

WVU’s quasi-judicial proceeding was based in part on evidence gathered by two staff attorneys who had conflicts of interest, the judge said. Both had worked for former general counsel Alex Macia, who participated in the 2007 meeting, and at least one presented evidence to the subcommittee that recommended the misconduct hearing.

While the conflicts of interest may not have been deliberate, the judge said they created an appearance of impropriety that would taint the proceeding.

The written ruling also singled out Marjorie McDiarmid, head of the Office of Academic Integrity, who the judge said was obligated to ensure that investigations “are free of bias and real or apparent conflicts of interest.

McDiarmid is among the named defendants in the new case.

US 35 toll plan gets green light from W.Va. court CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia can resume plans to charge tolls on U.S. 35 to finance upgrades after the state Supreme Court on Tuesday barred Mason County’s Commission from reversing its initial approval of the project.

The unanimous ruling allows state Parkways Authority General Manager Greg Barr to proceed with public hearings for setting toll rates and issuing bonds.

The authority appealed after the Mason County Commission voted 2-1 on Nov. 10 to rescind a September decision endorsing the toll proposal. County officials argued that state officials provided incomplete and misleading information when the com-

mission endorsed the project in September.

Tuesday’s ruling voids the latter vote, concluding that the county had no authority to revisit its original decision.

Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin welcomed the ruling, and applauded the high court for fast-tracking the state’s appeal.

“This is a project that the state has been working on for a long time,” Tomblin said in a statement. “I know the members of the Parkways Authority felt very strongly that the project had to continue, and it would be unfortunate if the project was stopped at this late juncture.”

Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Damon Morgan, who represented the county

in the case, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Parkways wants tolls to fund expanding a 14.6-mile section of the highway in Mason and Putnam counties to four lanes. Putnam County’s commission approved the proposal in September.

Mason County’s second vote came amid criticism from local residents. Project consultant Jacob Engineering Group estimates that 70 percent of cars traveling the road annually will be using it four or more times a week.

Jacobs has suggested a pair of toll plazas each charging $2 for cars and $8.50 for tractortrailers, starting in 2012. Rates would then begin increasing in 2017, gradually rising to

$3.75 for cars and $16 for tractor trailers in 2043.

The consultant also proposed a commuter discount, while noting that area residents could bypass the tolls through alternate routes.

After the Putnam and Mason county commission had endorsed the project, Parkways had given it final approval on Oct. 7. The Division of Highways then opened bids on Oct. 27 for the upgrade’s design and construction. Officials said the low bid was $187.2 million, and remains open for 120 days.

U.S. 35 runs more than 420 miles between northern Indiana and Charleston. The project is the final phase of expanding U.S. 35’s West Virginia portion to four lanes.

West Virginia mine operators pan dust rule BEAVER, W.Va. (AP) — Federal officials should scrap or rewrite a proposed plan to protect the nation’s 73,000 coal miners from black lung disease by placing stricter limits on the amount of dust they inhale, an industry lobbyist said Tuesday.

The criticism by West Virginia Coal Association senior vice president Chris Hamilton is a first from mine operators. It also contrasts sharply with opinions from coal miners and medical professionals, who largely support the proposal.

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration proposal would cut existing limits for breathable coal mine dust in half. It also would require miners working in the dustiest areas of mines to wear devices to continually measure dust levels and warn them if they exceed regulatory limits. Currently, dust is measured with filters that require a week or more to read in a lab.

Caused by inhaling dust, black lung has plagued coal mining for generations. Government researchers blame the chronic disease for the deaths of more than 10,000 coal miners in the past decade.

“We strongly object to the proposal in its current form,” Hamilton said at a hearing Tuesday. He said it is “fraught with technical and operational impracticalities” and suggested MSHA has dramatically underestimated how much it will cost the industry. MSHA estimates complying will cost mines $40 million a year, but Hamilton suggested it could cost more than $1 billion, though he provided no specifics.

“We respectfully request the agency to dispense with and set aside this rule making,” Hamilton said.

Most, however, testified in favor of the proposal.

“This proposal, aimed at reducing miners’ exposure to

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dust will hopefully fulfill the dream of miners being provided with a healthy environment in which to work and a healthy set of lungs,” said Dennis O’Dell, administrator of occupational safety and health for the United Mine Workers labor union.

O’Dell, however, urged MSHA to make the rules easier to understand so miners can calculate dust exposure themselves. He said the agency should collect more data before setting the exposure limit at the proposed level.

“They need to show the data supports that it is protective of the miners and it can be achieved,” O’Dell said in an interview. “We don’t want to make it unfeasible.”

Other supporters said something must be done to counter a resurgence of the disease.

Government researchers have uncovered troubling evidence that more miners are getting

the most virulent form of black lung earlier in their careers.

“We are seeing much younger miners with complicated black lung disease,” said Susie Criss, who works at the New River Breathing Center in Fayette County. “I’ve had 10 in the past two years.”

Miner Mike McGlothlin urged MSHA to act, but also recommended modifying the miners’ required dust monitors to receive real-time information on exposure.

“The entire unit weights 6.43 pounds,” said McGlothlin, who put on the monitor and his other mining gear, including cap lamp and emergency oxygen supply as he spoke. “I feel like we can make it smaller because the health and safety of miners is what we need to be concerned about.”

The hearing at MSHA’s mine academy in Beaver is the first of seven planned through midFebruary across the country.

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Tudor’s Biscuit World to open ‘early next year’ by david ryan A&E editor

Students hoping to catch the opening of Morgantown’s first Tudor’s Biscuit World before the Winter Break will be disappointed.

Joe Horvath, who is opening the restaurant with his wife Barbara, was originally expected to open before Thanksgiving.

Complications involving building renovations have caused the grand opening of the restaurant to be moved to early January.

“If we’re extremely lucky, it will be the end of December,” he said.

“Hopefully, before (the students) get back for the spring semester.”

Much of the infrastructure of the building is now complete,

with plumbing and interior work mostly done. Old sewage and plumbing systems had to be replaced, he said, pushing back the original opening date.

“Construction goes like this sometimes, it doesn’t always stay on track,” he said.

The restaurant is a state favorite, serving a menu emphasizing breakfast options throughout the day.

The restaurant also offers burgers, sandwiches and other menu items.

“We’re very excited to be here and very anxious to open,” he said.

Horvath, a West Virginia University alum, and his wife decided to open a franchise in Morgantown after their sons expressed interest in one where

they studied.

“Every time they’d come back from school or we’d go and visit them, the remarks were, ‘we need to get a Tudor’s up there, these kids would love it,’” he said earlier this year.

The chain has locations throughout the state including Charleston and Huntington.

When Tudor’s does open its location on University Avenue, samples of menu items will be made available for free the night before, Horvath said.

A sausage biscuit and a sandwich typically, Horvath said, will be available.

“We just want to get (residents) a taste of the breakfast and lunch flavors that we have,” he said. david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu

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Pictured above is the front view of a Tudor’s Biscuit World in Charleston, W.Va. The popular chain is scheduled to open in Morgantown next year.

B.o.B releases new mixtape MACKENZIE MAYS ASSOCIATE A&E EDITOR

New ‘Goldeneye 007’ fails to recapture the glory of original JAMES CARBONE CAMPUS CALENDAR EDITOR

“GoldenEye 007” was one the defining games of the Nintendo 64 and without it and similar games like “Mario Kart 64,” and “Super Smash Bros,” it wouldn’t be the system many look back on so fondly.

I wish I could say that the remake for the Nintendo Wii did the same for its system and created an iconic game just as wonderful as the original, that people will enjoy for years.

I want to say that, but I can’t.

I can’t even call this game a remake, it’s more of an adaptation of the original, in that it shares a few characteristics but is still significantly different.

It tells the story of James Bond, 007, as he and Alec Trevelyan, 006, infiltrate a chemical plant hidden in a dam to foil the planes of Russian General Ourumov.

However, things go wrong when Ourumov murders Trevelyan and Bond is barely able to complete the mission.

Now Bond must work against Ourumov, his femme fatale spy Xenia Onatopp and the mysterious Janus, the benefactor who is funding all this trouble.

While the plot sounds similar to that of both the film “GoldenEye” and the original game, there have been quite a few changes.

Each character has been redesigned with different actors, from Bond to Trevelyan, but the characters and locales have also been changed.

Onatopp is, instead of sexy seductress with thighs

of steel, a Russian infiltrator with a bit of a temper, and Bond ally Valentin Zukovsky has changed from former KGB, lovable curmudgeon to a brash and annoying punk.

The biggest change is the complete lack of Boris, the egotistical hacker, whose role was apparently deemed unnecessary.

While the characters may be the most noticeable change, it isn’t the only thing.

The levels have been redesigned, only hosting a few memorable sections from the original, with some scenes taking place in completely different locales.

They’ve also taken away a lot of the openness featured in the original, with the game now playing more like “Call of Duty” instead of the original, which pretty much allowed you to explore the whole level at any time at your leisure.

A lot of comparisons to “Call of Duty” can be made with the online multiplayer, as well, with players having access to different weapon loadouts and a leveling system that unlocks more gameplay modes.

The local multiplayer plays more like the classic, allowing players access to all the skins used for heroes and villains alike in the game, as well as the ability to play as villains were featured in other Bond films and the original “GoldenEye 007” like Jaws and Oddjob, who is now taller, as well as new ones like Red Grant and Blofeld, villains who have never been playable before.

“Goldeneye” also allows gamers to play with a multitude of controllers, be it the Wii remote and nunchuk, the classic controller attachment or even a Gamecube controller.

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‘GOLDENEYE’ Activision

An update to the Nintendo 64 classic and cult favorite shoot-em-up game.

Honestly, the game is really only fun if you use the last two, with the Wii remote being too difficult to handle well.

What publisher Activision has given players here is actually a pretty decent game, but it doesn’t seem to have the classic feel of the original, as there have been just too many changes.

It seems that, instead of trying to recapture the glory of a game that is over a decade old, developers should be trying to make a game that tops it on its own merits.

If the original “GoldenEye 007” is already owned, or any of the more recent members of the “Call of Duty” franchise, their really isn’t any reason to own this game, but the lack of many first-person shooters for the Wii may be reason enough.

Although I feel that this game would look beautiful on the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, it seems we’ll never know.

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Rapper B.o.B dropped the “No Genre” mixtape Monday night on his website, www.bobatl.com, and the 16-track compilation is a raw effort true to its title.

No matter which style he chooses, B.o.B has found success with a variety of sounds, proving his versatility on mainstream pop collaborations like “Airplanes,” featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore, and “Magic,” featuring Rivers Cuomo of Weezer.

The mixtape only further proves B.o.B to be the musical chameleon he is while at the same time allowing listeners to see a more seamless, natural side of the singer.

The high energy on opening track “Beast Mode” is unmatched and encompasses the

fast-paced, cocky swagger that is B.o.B. Not to mention it gives a fun shout-out to the incredibly talented Williams.

“So So” instantly gets stuck in listeners’ heads with its sharp, witty lyrics and fluctuating, powerful backbeats.

Uplifiting standout track, “Not Lost,” is more similar to B.o.B efforts we’ve seen in the past – combining quick beats with a more mellow chorus.

The track features fellow Atlanta rapper T.I. The two feed off each other’s energy, complimenting both of the artists’ different styles. T.I. can also be found on “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now.” While tracks like “Higher” showcase his crazy energetic Twista-like rap style, tracks like “Batman Flow” remind us B.o.B is in a league of his own. A league in which he, and fellow unique artists like Kid Cudi, are paving the way for new-wave rap artists.

Songs like the rhythmic

‘No Genre’ B.o.B

This energetic album shows off rapper B.o.B’s versatility.

“Game Time” and the playful “Attraction” remind listeners why B.o.B feels he has “no genre,” showing us a side of the artist that makes us question if he’s old-school rap, new wave hip-hop or pop.

Whatever it is, it’s catchy. mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu

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Manchin should support gays in military As talks of repealing the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy roll on, newly elected West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said he is unsure of his vote and said Congress is moving too quickly to repeal the policy.

The policy, which was enacted in 1993, was a compromise of the Clinton administration, which originally set out to lift the ban on all gays serving in the military.

Manchin’s main concern of the current policy repeal is the

chaplain’s threat of leaving the service and causing turmoil during wartime.

“Do the clergy believe that this makes (it) harder for them to do the mission that they believe in, which is preaching the gospel and the Bible as they believe, or does it kind of give them a pause, if you will,” Manchin asked?

Whether or not the clergy approves of the repeal should have no part in the decision made by Congress.

The last time we checked

there was a clear distinction between church and state in the Constitution.

But even so, according to military officials, the effect of the repeal would be small.

“Even though some of the chaplains, because of moral grounds, may have some issues,” said U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, “the data that shows how many would leave is relatively small.”

It appears Manchin is just playing the typical politics game

and trying not to lose his faithful Christian votes.

But his predecessor, the late Sen. Robert C. Byrd, openly supported the repeal, according to the Associated Press.

The current policy is unfair to the gay community and has been ruled unconstitutional in a Federal court in California this past September.

Manchin does admit the repeal will most likely happen in the future but doesn’t think Congress should make a deci-

sion now.

If the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” doesn’t occur before the Republicans move into power, it is very unlikely it will happen.

Manchin should not look at the issue through the eyes of religion; he should look at it as right or wrong.

Regardless, we believe the policy is wrong and unfair to a large number of Americans.

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‘Prejudiced’ and ‘racist’ should not be used interchangeably chelsea fuller opinion Editor

As Americans, we are living in very interesting times. The economy has caused financial hardships and job loss for millions of people, we have a new president (who happens to be black) and in certain respects, diversity and race relations seem to be improving, including here at West Virginia University.

Like any other academic institution, WVU has had its fair share of racial controversies; however, the University is making a consorted effort to educate people on racial issues.

The last thing a university wants is to be perceived as a

place where racism thrives.

There are several ways to ensure this doesn’t happen, and an initial step is educating people about the difference between racism and prejudice.

Countless people believe the two words are synonyms until they use them out of context around someone who knows their true meanings.

People talk about ending racism and prejudice, but how many people actually know what those words mean?

The misunderstanding of both terms is a wide spread issue and should be at the foundation of any and all discussions regarding racism, diversity and equality; three main things universities focus on in regards to ensuring cohesive, well rounded student experiences.

A WVU administrator asked

me if I could write a piece about the difference between being prejudiced and being a racist, and I found his reason for asking to be very interesting.

This person was a part of a conversation during which the two words and their meanings were discussed.

The majority of the people in the room, all of whom were college-educated professionals, did not know the meaning of either word.

He found this to be very disturbing, considering both terms are liberally thrown about.

Even more alarming was the fact that racism and prejudice were being discussed as two issues to address on campus.

It is impossible to properly address racism and prejudice when those involved do not know what the words mean.

Merriam-Webster defines racism as “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.”

Prejudice is a “preconceived judgment or opinion” or “an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge.”

Though similar, the words are different and should not be used interchangeably.

Regardless of what some believe, being a racist and being prejudiced are two entirely different things.

A person can be prejudiced in regards to anything: food, clothing, television shows, books and different types of people; however, racists discriminate against individuals of other races. You can’t be rac-

ist toward anything but a human being.

Being a racist is about more than just hating another race; it is about power.

This is why most claims of “reverse racism” involving blacks and whites are considered inaccurate and irrelevant. To be considered racist, a group or individual must have the influential power to oppress a minority population.

Having a black president does not make the black population any more “powerful” than it was before the 2008 election, therefore, based off the racial infrastructure that’s in place, black people cannot be racists.

However, just because black people can’t “technically” be racist, doesn’t mean some aren’t bigots who discriminate against other races.

Another misunderstood notion is that prejudice is a less offensive version of racism. I have heard people say, “I am not really a racist; I am just a bit prejudiced.”

This kind of uneducated statement does nothing but further perpetuate already existing racial issues.

It is understandable that most people do not have time to Google the definitions of every word they use; but, when discussing issues as sensitive and controversial as racism and prejudice, it is always best to know what you are talking about.

Before accusing someone of being prejudiced or a racist, be very sure you actually know what you are saying.

No one likes being falsely accused, especially of something that is wrong and distasteful.

‘Tis the season for over indulging: Eat the food that makes you happy Kate Clabby Uwire Daily Texan

It starts with Thanksgiving.

Eating until you are comfortably full is not an option on Thanksgiving – if you don’t eat yourself into a coma, you’re a spoil-sport.

Then, for college students, comes the last week of school and finals. Our workload gives us the excuse to down buckets of coffee and energy drinks, and since we stay up all night studying, we have to eat fast food – it’s all that’s open at 3 a.m..

And when that last test is finally over and it’s time to relax, the holiday parties begin. Every night is a celebration, so we go out and eat cake, cookies,

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brownies and chocolate mints and wash them down with champagne. It’s everywhere, it’s delicious and it’s a celebration, so we always eat at least one too many treats to feel good going to bed.

On New Year’s Eve, this season of excess goes out with a bang. Grown-ups have permission to drink like college students, so most of us take things a few steps further. It’s a holiday, and it’s fun.

And the next morning, it’s over. We feel hungover, sick to our stomachs and guilty. So, we make resolutions. The nation goes on a collective diet. We give up sugar, fat and carbs and promise to stay under 1,500 calories a day. We go to the gym.

And, oh yeah, we promise to quit smoking and stop procrastinating on our homework. This year will be different.

It’s a nationally sanctioned binge-and-purge ritual, and it’s a symptom of what food journalist Michael Pollan calls “our national eating disorder.” I love brownies and I don’t have a problem with the idea of “holiday food.” But I do have a problem with a way of eating that turns food into the enemy and inspires self-loathing. What if we could eat a doughnut on Hanukkah or a gingerbread cookie on Christmas, stop before we made ourselves sick and then, come Jan. 1, continue to eat food we enjoy, including the occasional dessert? Wouldn’t that be a more sane way to celebrate?

Don’t worry. This is not an article on how to survive the holiday season without gaining weight. You know the ones; they’re usually in those magazines with slim, bikini-clad

women or the airbrushed, shirtless men on the cover. They tell you to “set ground rules” or “use a small plate” or simply “limit sweets.” Unfortunately, this advice often feeds the unhealthy relationship that most of us have with food. We feel guiltier, we restrict ourselves more when we’re not celebrating, and then the temptation to go too far is that much stronger.

So I’m only going to offer one piece of advice: Enjoy your food. Think about how good it’s going to taste before you put it into your mouth. Then chew, taste and savor every bite.

Whether it’s braised broccoli or peppermint fudge, if it’s going into your body, it better satisfy your taste buds first.

If you’re eating something and you can’t enjoy it because it’s “diet food” and it tastes like cardboard then stop. If it’s win-

ter break, especially if you’re at your parents’ house, there’s no reason why you can’t fix yourself something to eat that’s tasty and healthy. And if you have to add a little butter or a little honey to make it truly delicious, go for it. If everyday meals satisfy you, truly decadent treats won’t seem like such a novelty.

You might have an easier time sticking with just one.

If you’re eating something and you can’t enjoy it because you feel too guilty about eating it, you have two choices: either stop eating, or make the decision to go ahead and eat without guilt. In my experience, the worst over-eating comes from mindless eating. I eat too many cookies not because they’re especially good cookies, but because I’m standing next to the cookie platter. I might have enjoyed the first cookie but defi-

nitely not the fourth.

As it turns out, demanding enjoyment out of your food is not such a novel idea. In fact, it’s a practice embraced by most of the world.

Take the French: Yes, they eat cheese and croissants and chocolate and cream puffs.

But they always eat together.

They eat almost painfully slowly. They don’t go back for seconds. And they enjoy every last bite.

The French have a culture that supports a healthy way of thinking about food.

We don’t. Simply pledging to enjoy your food isn’t going to change that, but it’s a start, and it might influence others positively, too.

And if, come Jan. 1, you make your resolutions with a little bit less guilt, I think that’s a good thing.

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How to make the best of those ugly Christmas sweaters MEGAN PUGLISI A&E WRITER

Trends come and go, but there is one specific, tacky holiday trend that refuses to die.

If you have never attended an ugly Christmas sweater party, you’re missing out.

But don’t choke on self-pity just yet.

Morgantown has seen the first flurries of the winter season, High Street is lit up with cheer, and Christmas trees have been spotted tied to the rooftops of cars and in the windows of many homes.

It’s safe to say the holiday party season has officially arrived, which means there is still hope for you to finally experience the celebration of a gaudy,

green and red, snowflake-covered sweater.

Finding your very own tacky Christmas sweater may seem like a difficult task, but in actuality, slipping your body into a glittery thread is quite simple.

Looking for one that lights up? Has reindeer ears? Says Ho Ho Ho? Whatever your dream sweater looks like, chances are you can find it.

If you’re an online shopper, eBay has an entire section that is dedicated to the festive attire.

If you want a hands-on shopping experience, check out a local consignment shop, a thrift store or your grandma’s closet.

Sweaters with an over-the -top usage of glitter or scratchy fabric, maybe a few giant buttons and a smile received from every passer-by, will make your holiday season bright.

Jordan Jarrett, a senior busi-

ness management major, said that when he hears “ugly Christmas sweater” his mind automatically wanders to “the women’s section at K-mart, Gabriel Brothers and a good old fashioned keg party on Grant Street.”

Ugly Christmas sweater parties are relaxed without the typical party pressure of having to dress to impress.

In fact, this is a rare occasion where looking the worst actually means looking the best.

Jarrett said he enjoys the opportunity to dress up in this festive way for the holidays.

“I attend one or two tacky sweater parties a year. I usually dress as Santa, but I also have a sweater that says ‘I HEART SANTA’. I recommend that everyone experiences a Christmas sweater party,” Jarrett said.

An ugly Christmas sweater

party would not be complete without prizes and decorations.

If you are the host of the party, rewarding the male and female with the best ugly sweaters, and the couple with the ugliest matching sweater set, will enhance the creativity from your guests.

Truth be told, an ugly Christmas sweater party is not a party without proper decor.

Drape your home in tacky tinsel, artificial snow and plenty of mushy mistletoes to create an environment worthy of your guests’ attire.

Whether you show up to the party in a hot-red Santa number with candy cane cuffs or an elfembellished sweater with bells to jingle, you’re bound to have a great time celebrating the fun season. megan.puglisi@mail.wvu.edu

The Christmas sweater pictured above is a common style for the holiday season.

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Feel better about your own family with ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ TONY DOBIES SPORTS EDITOR

In my family, we take Christmas trees very seriously.

When Thanksgiving passes, we know it’s time to put our game faces on and pick the best for our foyer.

Usually, my father and I have nothing to do with the selection – that comes down to my mother and sister.

They will argue back and forth until the other gives up.

Then, we know that’s our tree.

If that’s not the Christmas spirit, I don’t know what is.

Perhaps one of the best and most realistic moments of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is the Christmas tree selecting scene.

On my family’s drive to road-side tree stops, that scene always comes up.

It always gives us a good

laugh.

Clark, the lovable yet crazy father who just wants his family to be happy on Christmas, tries a little too hard to find the perfect tree.

The rest of his immediate family just couldn’t care less.

But, as the movie proves, it takes just one member to give you the Christmas spirit.

There are moments in the movie I will never forget.

Like, when Clark is at the lingerie counter and can’t put the right words together to express the way he feels … or can he?

“I was just smelling – smiling. I was just blouse – browsing.”

Then, there’s the time when he goes down the line of his kiss-ass co-workers and gives them a few nice gestures.

How about when he goes on his rant about his boss near the end of the movie?

I want, someday, to be able to speak so eloquently and

Chevy Chase stars as Clark Griswold in the comedy classic ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.’ demonstrative about my boss just as he did.

And I can’t go an entire review without talking about good ole Uncle Eddie. He is perhaps my favorite movie character of all time.

Swift savors stylish perks of fame

He’s the type of uncle you dread having – unless you like to put yourself in awkward situations.

He’s the one guy who makes this movie more than just an average Christmas comedy.

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Eddie just doesn’t get very much. He knows he likes his dog Snots and his family.

“If you scratch his belly, he will love you till the day you die,” he said.

He’s also got a plastic plate

in his head – which makes a lot of sense.

“Christmas Vacation” is without a doubt the best Christmas movie out there.

It’s probably the most realistic.

There’s no flying reindeer – unless you count the one set on fire by the toxic explosion – and there’s about as much stress and craziness as there is cheer.

Each year, when I finish up with finals and head home for Winter Break, it’s a family tradition to sit down and watch this movie.

Even if it’s not with your family, take a moment and watch “Christmas Vacation” this holiday season.

“Hey Griswold. Where do you think you’re gonna put a tree that big?”

“Bend over and I’ll show you.”

Happy tree picking, everyone. anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

COMING NEXT WEEK The staff of The Daily Athenaeum A&E section will count down their top 5 movies, music, television, tech, fashion and video games of 2010.

But we want to know what you think. Send us your thoughts on the best releases of the year through Twitter (@DailyAthenaeum) or comment on our Facebook page.

Taylor Swift reveals her COVERGIRL ads for the new NatureLuxe Foundation and Gloss Balm in New York.

NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t look for Taylor Swift in rumpled clothes and no makeup: She’s not interested in dressing down to go incognito.

Gowns, red lipstick, hairstylists, front-row runway seats – and, as icing, a CoverGirl model contract– are perks of her fame.

She’s not going to run away from them, especially if her fans are watching.

“When I’m in Nashville, I feel like I can go natural and not really worry about it, but I generally love makeup and I love dress-up. That’s why award shows are so much fun for me,” Swift says. “I’d never wish away makeup and getting all dolled up.”

She owes it to her supporters to put on a good show, she says, and at 5’10” she’d stand out in a crowd anyway.

Swift, in a recent telephone interview, says she still sees her adventures in the fashion world with very wide eyes.

The 40-year anniversary runway show that Roberto Cavalli staged in September and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit in New York this past spring were highlights.

“I went to the Met Gala with Ralph Lauren! It was an amazing time, an enchanting night.

I got to wear a white gown like a wedding gown from one of his collections,” she says.

One of her last big redcarpet appearances was at the American Music Awards where she wore her normally curly locks in an atypical blowout and her dress was short and edgy, unlike the more old-Hollywood looks the public got used to hear wearing.

That got fashion followers buzzing. Swift, who turns 21 Monday, says she was “amused” and “flattered” that so many people had an opinion, but, contrary to some of the commentary, she wasn’t sending any larger message: She just followed her mood of the day – and that’s what consistently guides her style.

“I go through phases. When I was recording my new album, I wore a side braid on the left side every day. It just seemed to be the only style that seemed like the right one at the time. Then there was a phase when I’ll pin my hair in elaborate updos. In wintertime, I’ll usually straighten my hair, and in the summertime and spring, I wear a lot of headbands. In the fall, I wear a lot of knit beanies.”

In her new CoverGirl NatureLuxe ads debuting this

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week, she has a more ethereal vibe.

Yes, she says, there have been quite a few offers to be a spokeswoman for products, but some make more sense than others.

Her partnership with American Greetings cards, for example, is a natural fit because her expertise lies with writing sayings and making memories, she explains.

But, Swift adds, her whole life isn’t going to become a commercial. “I love cooking, but I’m not going to pursue that.”

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pants in developing healthier relationships of all kinds, meets at 7 p.m. in the conference room of Chestnut “MAMMA MIA!” will be perRidge Hospital. For more informaformed at the Creative Arts Center at tion, call Mary at 304-296-3748.

7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center COLLEGIATE CORPS meets at the Lubox offices, by visiting ticketmaster. theran Chapel at 8 p.m. The LDRCC com or calling 304-293-SHOW. responds to regional and national disasters. No experience is necessary. For more information, e-mail Dec. 10 Stephanie at szinn1@mix.wvu.edu THE WVU CREATIVE ROLE PLAY- or visit www.lutheranmountaineer.

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For more information, visit www. Continual morgantownrp.com. Meetings are MON GENERAL HOSPITAL needs open to the public. volunteers for the information desk, pre-admission testing, hospitality Every Wednesday cart, mail delivery and gift shop.

WVU FIRST BOOK ADVISORY For more information, call Christina BOARD meets at 7 p.m. in the Brown at 304-598-1324.

Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topStudents and faculty are welcome ics such as nutrition, sexual health to attend and get involved with First and healthy living are provided for Book and the WVU Advisory Board. interested student groups, orgaFor more information, e-mail wvu@ nizations or classes by WELL WVU firstbook.org.

Student Wellness and Health ProCYCLING CLUB meets at 8 p.m. motion. For more information, visit in the Bluestone Room of the www.well.wvu.edu/wellness.

Mountainlair. For more information, WELL WVU STUDENT HEALTH is visit www.WVUcycling.com. paid for by tuition and fees and is THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT AS- confidential. For appointments or SOCIATION meets at 7:30 p.m. at Hat- more information, call 304-293-2311 fields in the Mountainlair. For more or visit www.well.edu.wvu/medical. information, stop by the SGA or SOS NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets offices in the Mountainlair. nightly in the Morgantown and FairWVU ULTIMATE CLUB/TEAM mont areas. For more information, meets at 5 p.m. at the WVU Intramu- call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or ral Fields and is always looking for visit www.mrscna.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS new participants. Experience playing ultimate frisbee isn’t necessary. meets daily. For help or a schedule, For more information, e-mail Zach call 304-291-7918. For more informaat wvultimate@yahoo.com or visit tion, visit www.aawv.org.

CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonwww.sugit.org.

WVU-ACLU meets at 6 p.m. profit organization serving West in the Monongalia Room of the Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care Mountainlair.

TAI CHI is taught from 6:30 p.m. items and volunteers to support all to 8 p.m. Other class times are avail- aspects of the organization’s acable. For more information, call tivities. For more information, call 304-985-0021.

304-319-0581.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING CATHOLICS ON CAMPUS meets at 8 p.m. at 1481 University Ave. For SERVICES are provided for free by more information, call 304-296-8231. the Carruth Center for PsychologiESL CONVERSATION TABLE meets cal and Psychiatric Services. A walkat 6 p.m. at the Blue Moose Cafe. All in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 nationalities are welcome. The table a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include eduis sponsored by Monongalia County cational, career, individual, couples Literacy Volunteers, a member of the and group counseling. Please visit United Way family. For more infor- www.well.wvu.edu to find out more mation on Literacy Volunteers, con- information.

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT tact Jan at 304-296-3400 or mclv2@ HOUSE, a local outreach organizacomcast.net.

WVU FENCING CLUB hosts ad- tion, needs volunteers for daily provanced fencing practice from 7 grams and special events. For more p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Stansbury Hall information or to volunteer, contact Gym. For more information, e-mail Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@hotmail. wvufencing@gmail.com or visit com or 304-599-5020.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILwww.encingclub.studentorgs.wvu.

DREN needs volunteers. WIC proedu.

AIKIDO BEGINNERS CLASS is held vides education, supplemental at 6 p.m. at 160 Fayette St. Student foods and immunizations for pregrates are available. For more infor- nant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity mation, e-mail. var3@cdc.gov.

STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG to earn volunteer hours for class rePOLICY meets at 6 p.m. in the Moun- quirements. For more information, tain Room of the Mountainlair. For contact Michelle Prudnick at 304more information, e-mail ssdp.wvu@ 598-5180 or 304-598-5185.

FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is availgmail.com.

CHAMPION TRAINING ACADEMY able on the first Monday of every offers free tumbling and stunting month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for those Caritas House office located at 391 interested in competiting on a Co- Scott Ave. Test results are available ed Open International Level 5 Cheer- in 20 minutes and are confidential. leading Team. For more information, To make an appointment, call 304call 304-291-3547 or e-mail CTA at 293-4117. For more information, visit www.caritashouse.net. ctainfo@comcast.net.

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one community-based and schoolbased mentoring programs. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304-9832823, 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 all-volunteer 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, e-mail 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 email 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

the theme.

BORN TODAY This year, make a conscious effort to head in a new direction.

Spontaneity defines your actions, and the end result will be greater security.

Interpersonal relationships change because of a new sense of self. You are willing to look within and perhaps see how sometimes you set yourself up. If you are single, romance could enter your life come 2011. This person could be part of your life’s history and appear in your memoirs! If you are attached, others watch you as a couple as you start acting like newlyweds once more. AQUARIUS draws out your opinions.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Continue to defer, and suddenly you’ll gain tremendous insight into another person or other people. Your humor and ability to move past the inevitable mark a decision. Listen and be aware of different associates’ thoughts, but draw your own conclusions. Tonight: Midweek break.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Finally, teamwork prevails, even for just a short moment. You understand a lot more than you let on. Good news will come from a stunning insight. If you are startled, just imagine your more conservative friends with this nugget. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Keep reaching out for friends and perhaps an unusual associate. Though you might not agree with them, you’ll gain another perspective. Yes, you could be uncomfortable with forthcoming news.

Tonight: Whatever appeals to your imagination.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Break patterns and dare to walk a new path. Others are timid and would rather watch. You’ll discover just how well all this works out for you. A parent, boss or someone you need to answer to surprises you. Tonight: Make togetherness

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Remain level, despite a high degree of excitement. You could be wondering what is the best way to handle a partner. Be direct, and request the same in return. You might be overwhelmed by another person’s lack of organization and direction.

Tonight: Beam in what you want.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH Allow your imagination to flow. Creativity spins out from out of nowhere.

Your ability to test others’ commitment could draw diverse reactions. Know that you have created this situation. Honor a need to slow down. Tonight: If possible, run errands on the way home.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH If you want and feel the need to slow down, do. Recognize what is going on behind the scenes or in your mind. You have accepted a lot of change. Everyone, including you, needs time to process his or her feelings. Tonight: Stay close to home.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Keep conversations moving, preventing getting stuck on one point or idea. Others express a thankfulness that you are there for them. Good will builds, espe-

cially when you share one of your wilder ideas. Know that everything is possible.

Tonight: In the center of the action.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Be sensitive to a situation that is brewing that could affect the giveand-take of your checkbook. Optimism prevails, pushing you toward taking a risk – an easy move for you. Be sensitive to another person’s needs. Tonight: Treat a pal to munchies.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Be sensitive to another person’s abilities and true capacities. This person might think he or she can do whatever is needed. Your sensitivity in handling this matter could determine much of what goes on at a later date. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHH Continue a low profile, at least for today. Gather more information involving a financial change or opportunity. Your sixth sense lets you know if a risk is simply too much for your stress levels. Tonight: Do for you.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH Though you see others as pushing a project or situation to its culmination, you are the conductor. Your actions and words count. Pick and choose your responses with care. Impulsiveness doesn’t serve you. Tonight: Where your friends are.

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The Daily Athenaeum’s

All-Big East Awards

SPORTS | 7

First-team all-big east QB – Geno Smith, West Virginia

First-team breakdown by Big East team

The sophomore signal caller has passed for 2,567 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also has 158 rushing yards.

Rutgers South Florida

RB – Jordan Todman, Connecticut*

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The Huskies have rode Todman this season. He has 1,574 yards and 14 yards to lead the Big East.

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RB – Bilal Powell, Louisville*

One of the main reasons for the return of Louisville is Powell.

He has 1,330 yards and 10 touchdowns.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

WR – Armon Binns, Cincinnati*

The senior deep-threat receiver has 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the conference.

Connecticut rode running back Jordan Todman all the way to the BCS. For that reason, The Daily Athenaeum has named the Huskies’ senior running back the Big East Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year.

Todman was a unanimous selection by the DA Sports football beat writers.

Todman finished the regular season as the nation’s second-leading rusher and the Big East’s leading rusher. He has 1,574 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground heading into UConn’s Fiesta Bowl matchup with Oklahoma.

“He is as good as I have seen. I have not seen a better running back this season,” said former Vanderbilt coach Robbie Caldwell. “We knew coming up here that he was a very good player and he proved just how good he was today.”

Against West Virginia, Todman rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown.

“The thing that’s impressive is he’s running between tackles, he’s running outside, and he’s doing it all,” said UConn head coach Randy Edsall. “He loves to compete, and he’d want us to give him the ball every time, I think.”

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Overall breakdown by Big East team

The receiver didn’t have as high of numbers this year (810 yards, five touchdowns), but he is still a threat.

TE – Ben Guidugli, Cincinnati

The senior lineman is considered the class of the Big East. He was a first team all-Big East player in 2009.

OL – Mike Ryan, Connecticut

The junior tackle helped the Huskies finish 31st in the nation in rushing (179.92 yards per game).

OL – Moe Petrus, Connecticut

The Huskies’ center is considered an NFL Draft prospect. He led the way for Todman this season.

OL – Don Barclay, West Virginia

The junior left tackle is the Mountaineers’ most consistent member of an up-and-down line.

OL – Mark Wetterer, Louisville

The senior lineman has led the way for Powell. He helped UL finish 30th in the nation in rushing.

While Binns recieved more catches, Woods does more for the team with his return abilities.

DL – Chris Neild, West Virginia*

The senior nose tackle is the best interior lineman in the Big East. He is the master of the double-team.

DL – Jabaal Sheard, Pittsburgh*

He has had to take over the leadership role on the line when Greg Romeus was injured. He’s turned into a star.

DL – Kendall Reyes, Connecticut*

He is one of the team captains for the Huskies, and he has been a staple on the defensive line this season.

DL – Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh

Beside Sheard stands Lindsey, who has been one of the best sack-masters in the Big East in 2010.

LB – J.T. Thomas, West Virginia

A senior, vocal leader, Thomas has helped lead the way for the second-best scoring defense in the country.

LB – Sio Moore, Connecticut*

Moore is second in tackles (104) for the Huskies and fourth in the Big East for a tough UConn defense.

LB – Lawrence Wilson, Connecticut*

He leads the Huskies in tackles with 115, which is also the best number in the conference.

LB – Anthony Leonard, West Virginia

The senior has stepped into a starting role this season and thrived. He is second on the team in tackles (65).

CB – Keith Tandy, West Virginia*

The junior has a Big East-leading six interceptions in 2010.

That is the fifth-best total in the country.

COACH OF THE YEAR

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone was chosen as the Big East Coach of the Year after leading his team to its first bowl game since 2004.

Marrone, in his second year as head coach of the Orange, led his team to a 7-5 record with wins over South Florida, West Virginia, Cincinnati and Rutgers in conference play.

It was Syracuse’s first winning regular season since 2004 and its first sevenwin season since 1999.

The Orange’s 19-14 win over West Virginia was the team’s first since 2001.

Connecticut kicker Dave Teggart was named the Big East’s Special Team’s Player of the Year. He kicked the Huskies into the BCS with a career-long 52yard field goal with 17 seconds left in the game to beat South Florida 19-16 last weekend.

Teggart is 23 of 29 on field goals (79.3 percent). He missed just two kicks from 20 to 39 yards this season.

Not only did Teggart defeat South Florida, he also kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime against West Virginia Oct. 29.

West Virginia junior defensive end Bruce Irvin was named the Big East Rookie of the Year after a solid first season with the Mountaineers. He was a unanimous selection by the DA Sports football beat writers.

Irvin led WVU with 12 sacks. That was also a Big East-leading number. He was tied for third in the nation in sacks.

“I haven’t seen an (offensive) lineman that can block him yet,” said WVU cornerback Keith Tandy. “He plays 10 or so plays per game, and you see him have two sacks per game.”

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Rutgers

OL – Zach Hurd, Connecticut*

On the defensive side of the ball, The DA awarded West Virginia nose tackle Chris Neild as the Big East’s Defensive Player of the Year.

While Neild does not have the statistics many of the conference’s premiere players have, he more than makes up for it on the field.

The senior stalwart defensive lineman is the anchor of the Mountaineers’ 3-3-5 defense which is ranked second in the nation in scoring defense.

“We would not be as solid in the middle without him. He is the best interior linemen in this league, and I think in this part of the country – maybe the country,” said WVU head coach Bill Stewart. “Chris Neild is turning heads all over America. Just watch what he does when he finishes his career here.”

On an average play, Neild takes on the opposing team’s center and one or two guards.

CB – Johnny Patrick, Louisville*

He has a team-leading five interceptions – one was returned for a touchdown. He is also fifth in tackles.

S – Joe Lefeged, Rutgers

He is second on the team in tackles and is also one of the best special team players in the conference.

S – Dom Decicco, Pittsburgh

He leads the Panthers with 85 tackles as a senior, which is good for sixth in the Big East.

K – Dave Teggart, Connecticut

He has hit two game-winning kicks – the last being a 52-yarder against South Florida to earn a BCS bid.

P – Rob Long, Syracuse

The senior kick-off specialist, holder and punter leads the Big East in average yards per punt (43.8).

KR –Lindsey Lamar, South Florida

The speedy specialist scored two touchdowns on kickoffs in 2010, which is second-best in the Big East.

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WVU head coach Bob Huggins argues with a referee during Tuesday’s game.

Mountaineers will face when they open Big East play Dec. 29 at home against St. John’s, it looked as if those struggles would continue.

Before conference play comes and the season really revs up, something with the WVU big men has to change. Otherwise, this season could prove to be the worst under future Hall of Fame head coach Bob Huggins since he’s returned.

The Mountaineers are going to need some type of production this season from Kilicli, similar to what he put up against Robert Morris, if WVU wants to make another NCAA Tournament run.

There’s only so much inconsistent play from the big men WVU can take come February when the games really start to count.

Unless Kilicli and his teammates down low can be as effective against a better quality opponent with some solid bigs, it might be a long year.

For right now, though, Tuesday night should be treated as a positive for Kilicli.

He just needs to do it night in and night out. anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

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At WVU – where physicality and toughness are key under head coach Bob Huggins – this just isn’t going to cut it.

Kilicli then went down to the other side of the court and was called for an offensive foul.

It’s been that type of a season for him. Huggins called Kilicli “the same old charitable Deniz.”

“It’s been frustrating,” Kilicli said. In fact, Huggins and he had a meeting about playing time following last weekend’s loss to Miami. Huggins told Kilicli he needed to play better to “earn” more minutes.

Kilicli earned his minutes Tuesday with dominating spurts.

He had six points and forced an offensive foul on the defensive end in less than a two-minute span in the second half.

That’s the style of play fans want to see from him for 40 minutes. They still have hope for him. Without a doubt, he’s the fan favorite of this Da’Sean Butler-less group.

“I thought Deniz really played with some strength in the second half,” Huggins said.

All of that was expected from a guy who was continually being guarded by a player two inches smaller than him.

“The tallest guy was 6-foot-6.

That was nothing,” Kilicli said.

“We haven’t played a complete Big East team yet.”

When that inside game is working, the Mountaineers look like a Big East Conference title contender. Without it, though, they look more like an average, middle-of-the-road, bubble team.

This season, WVU has struggled to score consistently in the paint. For about 25 minutes Tuesday, against a team that looked like a high school team compared to what the

Louisville Rutgers

The Mountaineers’ shifty playmaker scored eight touchdowns after converting from running back.

AP – D.J. Woods, Cincinnati

DOBIES

Rutgers Louisville

WR – Tavon Austin, West Virginia

The all-around player caught 24 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns. He’s also a solid blocker.

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WR – Jon Baldwin, Pittsburgh

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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8 | SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS

QUESTIONABLE CALLS Who will win the national championship this season: Auburn or Oregon?

BY BRIAN GAWTHROP ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

In a national championship game that will be entirely focused around the offense of the two teams, it will be Auburn’s defense that will give the Tigers the title.

With a high-powered offense and the ability to score at any given moment behind a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Cam Newton, there is no sense in explaining why AU’s defense has been overlooked throughout the season.

But Auburn enters with the 11th-best rushing defense in the country, having allowed just 111 rushing yards-pergame this season.

And sure, the Ducks are 16th in the country against the run, but the Tigers have continually faced better rushing attacks throughout the season in the Southeastern Conference, and therefore are better prepared for their challenge against the Ducks.

The ability to slow down an explosive ground game will surely come in handy.

But in order for that to take place, the Tigers must play jump out to an early, sustainable lead in the game to make the Ducks as one-dimensional as possible, and force Oregon to pass the ball in order to make up ground.

The Tigers would then let its offense do the rest.

Auburn proved in its impressive 56-17 win over South Carolina on Dec. 4 in the SEC Championship game that it is the best team in the nation’s best conference.

On Jan. 10, it’ll prove it’s the best team in college football, as well.

by matthew peaslee sports writer

In perhaps one of the most offensive-minded national championships in the history of college football, the Auburn Tigers will come away victorious over Oregon.

That being said, the game will undoubtedly be a highscoring affair that will likely come down to whatever team scores last.

Both sides have two of the biggest offensive threats in the country in Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Oregon running back LaMichael James.

Both have Heisman Trophy aspirations and will likely finish first and second when the final Heisman standings are released.

Newton’s numbers have put him in a class of his own this season.

As only the second quarterback to both throw and run for 20 touchdowns, the junior college transfer will go down as perhaps the most dominant dual-threat quarterback in college football history once the Tigers hoist the crystal ball.

Auburn has steamrolled through the Southeastern Conference and is coming off a dominating 39-point victory over South Carolina in the league championship game.

After playing a tough SEC schedule, Oregon won’t be the toughest competition Auburn has faced.

It is a legitimate No. 2 team, but put the Ducks through the SEC gauntlet and I doubt they would be where they are today.

It will be close, but Auburn will sneak out of the desert of Arizona as the best team in the land.

BY BRIAN KUPPELWEISER SPORTS WRITER

In a battle between two highly skilled offenses, Auburn will walk away victorious from the 2010 BCS National Title Game.

Since the inception of the BCS title in 1998, the SEC has participated in the contest six times.

The SEC is undefeated in those games and it owns an average margin of victory of 13.5 points.

This title game may be a lot closer than those, but I am sticking to my guns, mainly because the stat is evidence that the SEC representative has played the best competition in the country, and therefore, is prepared for any task it is presented with in the title game.

The Tigers are battle-tested, as they have played games against last year’s champion Alabama, South Carolina twice, Arkansas and LSU. If you are looking for reasons as to why Auburn will win, look no further than do-it-all quarterback Cam Newton.

The junior college transfer poses a dual threat that the Oregon defense simply will not be able to handle.

The one area that is concerning the Tigers, though, is its No. 54 overall defense.

The Ducks are an explosive team that is averaging 49.3 points-per-game and 537.5 yards-per-game.

But, Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas – a freshman – will surely struggle under the bright lights of the national title game. Thomas has looked like an upperclassman all season long, but he has never played in a game with this much pressure.

BY MICHAEL CARVELLI SPORTS WRITER

This year’s BCS National Championship Game is destined to be one of the highestscoring title games in recent memory. In Oregon’s LaMichael James and Auburn’s Cam Newton, the game truly has the two best players on the two best offenses in the nation squaring off against each other.

But on Jan. 10, it will be Newton and his Tigers who will be hoisting the crystal ball after the final seconds tick off of the clock.

The biggest reason Auburn is going to win: they’re battletested. In what is by far the top conference in the nation, the Tigers finished undefeated. Last week in the SEC Championship, Auburn blew out South Carolina 56-17 and put up more than 45 points three other times in conference play.

Not to mention, they were also able to rally back from a 24-7 deficit to beat Alabama to win 28-27.

So, to recap, Auburn has the best player in the country in Cam Newton, they’ve shown that they can put up a ton of points against some of the best competition in the nation and they were able to come back from 17 points down at the half to beat one of the best teams in the country, on the road.

Meanwhile, Oregon has blown out teams like New Mexico, Portland State and a Pac-10 Conference that, besides Stanford, was pretty bad.

Yes, the Ducks have one of the most incredible offenses college football has seen in a long time. But Auburn will win.

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1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent. Available now and December. Please call 304-365-2787 M-F 8am - 4pm

304-296-7121 or 304-296-7134 SHORT TERM LEASE, JANUARY MAY. JUST LISTED. BRAND-NEW 2/BR. Willey St. near Arnold Hall. Furnished. AC, DW, WD. Parking. $440/mo each. Utilities included. Lease/dep. NO DOGS. 304-296-8491. 304-288-1572.

SUNNYSIDE. NICE 2BR. 1/BA. WD. C/AC-HEAT $650/mo+ utilities. Small yard.

Porch. NO PETS. Available 5/14/10.

Lease/dep. 296-1848. Leave message.

SUNNYSIDE. NICE 4/BRS. 2/BA. WD. C/AC-HEAT. $1300/mo+ utilities. Small yard. Porch. NO PETS. Available 5/14/10.

Lease/dep. 296-1848. Leave message.

Courtyard W. 2BR $490/Person

$980

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SCOTT PROPERTIES, PROPERTIES, LLC Introducing Jones Place 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Frunished Townhomes Available August 2011 304-599-5011 scottpropertiesllc.com

150 WELLEN AVE. 2-3/BR. W/D. D/W. 1 Small pet. Utilities included. $800/mo. lease and deposit.

304-290-6951 or 304-599-8303.

1/BR-1/BA, $600/MO +electric/cable.

Available June 1st. Internet ready all rooms. Near hospitals/stadium. WD, Parking. Pets negotiable. (304)610-179.

2/3 BD APARTMENTS starting at $230 each plus utilities. W/D, parking, no pets.

1030 Ridgeway Ave. Available May. 304-216-1650. www.woodburnrentals.com 2/BR APT. AVAILABLE JANUARY 1.

Gilmore St. Apartments. Open floor plans, large kitchens, large decks, A/C, W/D. Off-street parking. Pet Friendly. Text or call: 304-767-0765.

APARTMENTS AND HOUSES FOR RENT. Close to Downtown. 304-685-7835

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2BR BETWEEN EVANSDALE AND DOWNTOWN. Very nice unit in a good neighborhood with off-street parking & WD access. $625 per month plus utilities, short term lease. Call 304-253-0377 or 304-575-8635.

BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. 2-3-4/BR Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available 5/16/11.

304-241-4607. If no answer: 282-0136.

LARGE, UNFURNISHED 3/BR DUPLEX apartment. Available Now. Close to campus/hospitals. Deck, appliances, WD hook-up, off-street parking. No pets. $750/mo+utilities. 304-594-2225

2BR/2BA 3BR/3BA Evansdale, Sunnyside. W/D, CA/C, DW, Free Parking.

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2/BR APARTMENT FOR RENT. 500 East Prospect. Available now. $525/mo plus utilities. NO PETS. 692-7587.

2-3-4-5/BR APARTMENTS. SPRUCE and Prospect Streets. NO PETS. Starting in May/2011. Lease/deposit. For more info call 292-1792. Noon to 7pm.

2/BR. STEWART STREET. FROM $450-$1200/month. All utilities included.

Parking. WD. NO PETS. Available May/2010. 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

5/BR STEWART ST., 5/BR COLLEGE AVE includes W/D and parking. hymarkproperties.com 304-319-1243

Affordable Luxury Now Leasing 2011 1 & 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartments Prices Starting at $475

Bon Vista and The Villas 304-599-1880

www.morgantownapartments.com APARTMENTS AND HOUSES FOR rent Available May. 304-365-APTS (2787) www.geellc.com. Please call M-F 8am-4pm.

ATTENTION STUDENTS Want to live in the most convenient place in Morgantown? That would be 1993 Water Street—Mountaineer Court! 2 and 3 Bedrooms available now plus leasing for next year. 304-598-2285.

AVAILABLE CHRISTMAS, VERY NICE 1BR with AC, WD. Great location.

304-291-2103.

AVAILABLE MAY 2011. 1,2,3,4,5,6BR 304-296-5931.

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1 BLOCK FROM LAIR. 113 CORNELL OR 747 WILLEY. W/D, parking. $350 plus utliities. Available now. 304-594-3817

304-292-7990

Copperfield 1BR Copperfield 2BR $370/Person Copperfield 2BR/2BA $397.50/Person

TWO APARTMENTS: 2/3 BR—W/D, Off-street parking. 3/BR—W/D. Leases start 05/15/10. Garbage, cable not included. 717 Willey Street up from Arnold Hall.

FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED TO share 2BR. Near downtown campus. $350 +utilities. Parking. WD. No Pets. Available now. 304-599-2991.

WILKINS RENTALS

JUST LISTED! MALE OR FEMALE roommate for brand-new apt. Close to downtown. Next to Arnold Hall. WD, DW, AC, parking. NO PETS. $420/mo. includes utilities.

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HTM PROPERTIES 1 - 7 Bedroom Sunnyside, Evansdale & Arnold Hall

“Living the Good Life” 304 - 685 - 3243 htmproperties.com FIVE (5) 1/BR APARTMENTS NOW available. West Run, Morgantown. $600/mo each plus $300/dep. NO PETS. Call Jess: 304-290-8572.

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EVANSDALE PROPERTIES Phone 304-598-9001 STARTING AS LOW AS $320.00 PER PERSON PLUS UTILITIES

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NEW 2&3/BR APTS, FOREST AVE. 2 minute walk to campus. W/D, DW, Central heat/air. 304-685-7835.

NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $590-$790+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking.

NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

POSSIBLE SHORT-TERM LEASE: 2/BR. AC. WD. Close to campus. NO PETS. $650/mo. 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS

EFF: 1BR: 2BR: Now Leasing For 2010

599-4407

ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR SPRING semester 2011. Great location to classes.

Nice apartment, Spruce St. Call 304-667-7894.

GREEN PROPERTIES remodeled 1,3&4/BR Apts. & Houses. Sunnyside & South Park. $375-$400/person plus util.

Very nice! 304-216-3402. Available May 15

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT NOW AVAILABLE 2 Min. Walk to Campus Utilities Paid W/D Off Street Parking

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No Pets LARGE 2/BR. KITCHEN APPLIANCES furnished. NO PETS. Downtown. Lease and deposit. Call: 304-685-6565.

PLUS UTILITIES Glenlock 2BR 2BA $510/Person $1020

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

BCKRENTALS.COM 304-594-1200 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Larger than most!

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BARRINGTON NORTH, prices starting at $595. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. 599-6376 www.morgantownapartments.com

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1996 BUICK WAGON 160K MI. NEW tranny and more $2800 OBO. All details: www.EpicRoadTrips.com/buick Call: 304-584-3544.

Valley View 1BR $610 Valley View 2BR $320/Person $640 Valley View 2BR $410/Person $820

DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES Phone: 304-292-0900

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AVAILABLE NOW 6 MONTH LEASE with possibility to renew later. 2/BR 2/Master BA. Modern new kitchen, huge living room. 1/2 BA on main floor. CA/C, low utilities.

Garage with bonus room. 2/min walk to Med Center/PRT/Stadium. 304-599-9654

Dish Washer, Laundry, Free Off Street Parking, 3 Min. Walk To Campus

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211 Willey Street Corner or Willey and High 1-2-3-Bedroom Swipe Card Entry Camera System Large Laurndry Facitities D/W, Micro Wave 409 High Street 2 Bedroom D/W, Laundry Facitities Camera System With Secure Entry Door $450/$500 Per Person 387 High Street (Pita Pit Building) 1,2,3, Bedroom With Utilities and Furnished Laundry Facitities $460/$525 Per Person 156 Plesant Street 2 Bedroom With Gas Heat & Water $425/$475 Per Person 524 McLane Ave. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath W/D $350/Per Person Plus Utilities 608, 612, 620, Grant Ave. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Off Street Parking $375/Per Person Call For Information

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Scott Properties, LLC Downtown (Per Person) 1 Bd High St. 650 + Elec 1 Bd Lorentz Ave. 525 Inc. 1 Bd First St. 525 + Elec 2 Bd Spruce St. 350 + Elec 2 Bd High St. 400 - 700 + Elec 3 Bd High St. 575 + Elec 3 Bd Firs St. 400 + Util 3 Bd Sharon Ave. 395 + Util Evansdale (Per Person) 1 Bd Van Voorhis 2 Bd Bakers Land 3 Bd Bakers Land 4 Bd Bakers Land

500 + Elec 425 + Util 395 + Util 375 + Util

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Now Leasing for 2011-2012 Apartments and Houses Close to Campus and South Park Locations All Include Utilities and Washer/Dryer Many Include Parking Pets Considered Rent as low as $415/mo per person Lease and Deposit Campus Area - 3, 4 & 5 Bedroom Apts and Houses

AVAILABLE NOW! 2/BR-1.5/BA NORTHRIDGE Townhouse. Conveniently located off of Van Voohris. Completely renovated. Everything is new! W/D included.

Short term lease okay. $900/mo. Will consider dogs with deposit. 304-685-4865.

COUNTRY LIVING: SMALL HOUSE 11 miles north of Morgantown. OSP. Pets negotiable. $600 utilities included. 293-5348; 293-5121 X5509 Kathleen.

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ROOMMATES

MALE OR FEMALE ROOMMATE FOR SPRING semester in nice/clean townhome 5miles to HSC. Room w/own Bath. Dogs ok. $400+utilities/month. 410-807-2976.

ROOMMATE, MALE, WILLEY STREET (Near Arnold Hall, 3mins to Campus) & South Park. Available now. Rent includes utilities. WD. Individual School Year Leases. $425/month.

304-292-5714.

ROOMMATES NEEDED FOR DIFFERENT situations.

Call BCK Rentals.

304-594-1200

South Park - 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apts Between Campuses - 4 Bedroom Houses

FURNISHED HOUSES 2 KOOL 4 SCHOOL... NEAR STADIUM 3BR house, 21/2baths, 1C garage, 3car OSP. CAC. WD. $460/person/month +utilities. Owner pays garbage. Call Steve at 304-288-6012.

4/5/6 BEDROOM HOUSES ON BEVERLY Ave. Sunnsyide. $450-550/month per person. Utlities included. No pets. Call 304-680-4522.

CLOSE DOWNTOWN, NEXT TO ARNOLD HALL. 3,4,5&6/BR houses. Excellent condition. A/C, W/D, parking and yard. Utilities included. No dogs. 12 month lease. 304-288-1572 or 296-8491 FOURTH STREET 3-5 Students. $395/mo/person. Washer/Dryer. Parking.

Utilities, lease & deposit. No Pets. Available May 16. 412-831-6263 NEWLY REMODELED. FULLY furnished.

4/BR. 2/BA. Large rooms. Beverly Ave. Off-street parking. No Pets. CA/C. DW. WD. 304-599-6001.

UNFURNISHED HOUSES 1/BR. 211 WILLOWDALE. W/D. 1 PET allowed. $600/mo. plus utilities. Showing for May. 304-599-8303. 304-290-6591.

3/BR, 2/BA C/AC. W/D. GAS, HEAT, deck/yard. Near airport. NO PETS. $900/mo plus utilities. 304-291-6533.

304-290-0548. 304-288-2740.

APTS AND HOUSES FOR RENT 217, 221, 225, 227 Jones Ave. 617 North Street, 341 Mulberry Street, 1-4/BR. $325-$475 each plus utilities. Free off-street parking. NO PETS. Lease May 15, 2011.

E.J. Stour 304-685-3457 AVAILABLE MAY/2011 3 BEDROOM/ 2 bath duplex. 135-B Lorentz Ave. walk to downtown campus. W/D, off street parking, utilities plus secutrity deposit. Call 304-692-5845.

AVAILABLE MAY2011 FOUR BEDROOM duplex. 135-A Lorentz Ave. walk to downtown campus. W/D, off street parking, utilities plus security deposit. Call 304-692-5845.

HOUSES FOR 2-3-4/PERSONS. WHARF area. $275/mo each includes gas.

304-284-9280.

WANTED TO SUBLET DOWNTOWN GLENLOCK. 2/BR 2/BA. Full kitchen. W/D. Garage Parking included. ONLY Spring Semester. No Pets.

304-669-1301.

PETS FOR SALE AKC/CKC REGISTERED MINIATURE Pinschers/Toy Poodles. All colors.

Potty-training underway. Ready to go/Ready for Christmas. $350&up.

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WEST VIRGINIA 82 | ROBERT MORRIS 49

tony dobies sports editor

Inconsistency has Kilicli frustrated If there was ever a game for West Virginia sophomore forward Deniz Kilicli to score himself out of his slump, it was Tuesday night against Robert Morris.

The Colonials didn’t boast a player taller than 6-foot-8 and had just two upperclassmen on their roster.

“The Turk” was able to bounce back against an overmatched RMU squad. He finished with a career-high 14 points and added three rebounds in 14 minutes in the 82-49 win over the Colonials.

The 6-foot-9, 270-pound forward didn’t start. Fellow forward Danny Jennings took his place in the starting lineup. Maybe that was a wake-up call for the big man.

“I was just mad,” Kilicli said, who has admitted to over-thinking things in his time at WVU. “I’m just adjusting and getting better.”

Still, Kilicli showed his struggles in the first half and early in the second half. With a little more than 16 minutes to

see DOBIES on PAGE 7

Substitutions alter outcome Mountaineers outscore RMU 50-21 in the second half to overcome sloppy first half

By Brian Kuppelweiser Sports Writer

Bob Huggins turned to his bench just 24 seconds into the second half and yelled, “Give me five more.”

The West Virginia head coach took out his entire lineup which consisted and replaced it with five bench players.

“When I looked out there and saw who was in, I wondered how we were going to score,” Huggins said.

Instead, the Mountaineers had little trouble the rest of the way, responding to the change by going on a 50-18 run to close out the game, beating Robert Morris 82-49 Tuesday at the WVU Coliseum.

“All I said was give me five more guys, and whoever went in, went in,” Huggins said. “I wanted to find somebody who was going to play the way we want to play.” matt sunday/the daily athenaeum The Mountaineers (6-2) had West Virginia’s John Flowers (41) and Dan Jennings attempt to block a lay up by Robert just a one-point advantage at Morris’ Velton Jones during WVU’s 82-49 win over the Colonials Tuesday. the time of the mass substitu-

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tion. Kevin Jones and Dan Jennings, came out in the change and didn’t return for the remainder of the game, while Casey Mitchell only played three more seconds.

“We didn’t make hard cuts, didn’t pass the ball, didn’t rebound the ball and just stood around in the first half,” Huggins said. “I don’t know about you guys, but I am tired of seeing it.”

West Virginia finished with a 44-8 advantage in points in the paint against the much smaller Robert Morris squad.

But the Colonials troubled WVU in the first half, including taking a 18-17 lead with 8:13 left in the first half following a Karon Abraham free throw, provided by a Bob Huggins technical foul.

But the following the technical assigned to the coach, the Mountaineers never trailed again in the game.

“The reason coach Huggins got the technical was us,” said Bryant, who finished with 12

points and six assists. “I was mad in the huddle, because he had to get a technical to try to get us going.”

In the end, it was actually Huggins’ mass substitutions that was the fuel behind a 21-2 run by the Mountaineers.

Center Deniz Kilicli led the charge, finishing with 12 second-half points to finish with a career-high 14 points. Despite missing time in the first half with an apparent hip injury, forward John Flowers also reached double-figure scoring, ending with 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting.

“In the second half, we just came out and got after them defensively,” said guard Jonnie West. “We tried to be the team that we have been in the past.”

The Mountaineers shot 55.8 percent from the field in the game including posting a 19for-30 mark in the second half.

Robert Morris shot just 29.8 percent from the field. brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

Lineup changes add to competition in paint

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Dan Jennings received a pass from John Flowers, took one more to his right and used his left hand to slam down West Virginia’s first points of the game in its 82-49 win over Robert Morris Tuesday.

Five minutes into the second half, Deniz Kilicli nearly duplicated the move.

For the first time this season, Kilicli wasn’t in the starting lineup against the Colonials.

Instead, Jennings replaced him.

Let the competition begin.

“It gave both of us motivation,” Jennings said of the lineup change. “It made me hungrier, and I think Deniz got the message.”

Ask any player on the Mountaineers’ roster and they’ll say the key to another successful season lies in the play of its post players, particularly that of Kilicli and Jennings.

At times against RMU, the two showed glimpses of what they both could do. Jennings finished with six points and a block – all of which came in the first half. Jennings didn’t play for the remaining 19:36 of the game after head coach Bob Huggins’ five-man substitution 24 seconds into the second half, although Huggins later said he was pleased with the play of his sophomore.

That’s when Kilicli took over.

The sophomore ended with a career-high 14 points including six in a three-minute span early in the second half and another six points within a minute span with nine minutes left in the game.

The friendly competition has always kept both of them working, Kilicli said. Tuesday’s lineup change only added to that.

“We go up against each other (in practice), and we’re learning from each other,” Kilicli said. “We’re both getting better together.”

matt sunday/the daily athenaeum

West Virginia center Deniz Kilicli scores two of his career-high 14 points in the Mountaineers’ win over Robert Morris Tuesday.

Kilicli admitted after Tuesday’s game that he voiced his displeasure of playing time with Huggins following the team’s 79-76 loss at Miami Saturday.

The Istanbul, Turkey, native had been averaging 12.5 minutes in the team’s last four games – the lowest of any starter.

Kilicli met with Huggins between games, reviewed tapes together, and Kilicli said he ultimately realized what he needed to do to stay on the court.

“I told him as long as he played the way he had been playing, he wasn’t going to get any (playing time),” Huggins said. “People earn minutes. The better you do, the more minutes you’re going to get. It’s not rocket science.

“In the first half, he was the usual charitable Deniz.

We’ve thrown it to him the last four games, and they’ve stolen it from him in the last four games. But he really played with strength in the second half.”

Jennings and Kilicli admitted they both benefited from having at least a two-inch, 60-pound advantage over every player Colonial regular Tuesday. With the Big East Conference schedule just 21 days away, the duo said it has to continue to improve.

“We have to continue to play hard because the Big East is coming up,” Jennings said.

“We’re going to have to make names for ourselves.” brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu