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Note with racial slurs found in ’Lair “ by erin fitzwilliams

She believes the note is possibly targeting her because she is an African-American and director of “The Rack,” the student food pantry located in the Student Organization Services wing of the Mountainlair. She has since filed a report with the University Police Department.

The note allegedly depicted a monkey with large ears, she said. The note was signed with a “thanks,” and allegedly used

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A note was found with racial slurs and drawings in West Virginia University’s student food pantry in the Mountainlair.

Jacqueline Dooley, program coordinator of Student Organization Services, said she found the note she believes was left on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

several racial slurs.

“It is very inappropriate and hateful,” she said. “We’re doing a good service here, and it’s a slap in the face against everyone who makes donations or helps with it.”

A “fair amount” of food was taken from the pantry, and the note was left in place, she said.

Dooley said she has talked to a witness who spotted four people near The Rack on Monday after hearing noises.

The witness was unsure whether or not the individuals are WVU students.

The Mountainlair night staff has been alerted of the four individuals’ appearance, she said.

Florita Stubbs Montgomery, president of the Black Faculty Association at WVU, said she hopes the University can take care the issue on behalf of those affected by the note.

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“It’s not the mark of an educated mind,” Montgomery said. “It’s not an indication of a Mountaineer or any humane person.”

Montgomery said she hopes the 2020 Strategic Plan will offer a place for students and faculty to address concerns such as this.

A police report was not readily available at press time. erin.fitzwilliams@mail.wvu.edu

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Eighty-seven pints of blood collected at Red Cross blood drive

by JOEL MORALES CORRESPONDENT

More than 80 people assisted the American Red Cross Thursday by donating blood used to provide relief to victims of natural disasters and to help people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies.

Students and faculty at West Virginia University came to the Mountainlair Ballrooms to do their part in helping people in need.

“We collected 87 pints of blood,” said Adam Reaves, a field representative for Donor Resources at the Red Cross.

For many students this was not the first time they donated blood. Some said they enjoyed continuously helping those in need at blood drives in the past.

“I figured I could do my part in doing something for someone else,” said Cody

McCallister, a freshman presports and exercise psychology major. “I’m not taking too much time out of my day, so it’s not an obstacle.”

McCallister has now donated blood through the American Red Cross nine times.

Elizabeth Dunkle, a sophomore fashion design and merchandising major, donated for the fifth time.

“I donated to save three lives,” Dunkle proclaimed.

Another blood drive is scheduled for Feb. 1 at Dadisman Hall.

Reaves said blood donations have been down at WVU in the past.

The American Red Cross is hoping for a greater outcome than Thursday.

“People are busy with other activities and do not realize the importance of donating blood,” said Cheryl

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Physique7 could make achieving a “Spring Break body” easier for students at West Virginia University.

Physique7, formerly known as Body for Break, has returned to help students use fitness to get into shape within seven weeks.

Nancy Oliverio, Fitness and Wellness Director for the WVU Student Recreation Center, said the program has been revamped in order to make it a total fitness assessment.

She said the previous pro-

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gram measured only a person’s body fat, which she said is not always the most accurate reading.

“This new program will measure students’ body fat, weight, body mass index and have them log their nutrition habits to work toward a better diet,” Oliverio said.

Oliverio said the program is more about participation, rather than just losing weight.

She said students will be logging their activities online through a system developed by Alan Viars, WVU alumnus and

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Members of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at West Virginia University are meeting the requirements of a threeyear probation, said Ron Justice, WVU’s director of Student Organizations Services.

The fraternity was placed on probation in December 2010 after the University found it guilty of hazing. It was instructed to meet 16 terms of the probation or be expelled from campus.

The fraternity has done everything it needs to do to meet the 16 terms, said Ashley Staggers, student program adviser for Panhellenic and WVU sororities.

“We are very happy with everything they’ve done thus far,” Staggers said. “They’ve had excellent communication with us, and we are optimistic they will complete everything.”

Michael Carey, executive director for the National Phi Sigma Kappa chapter, said a national representative has moved into the house as required by the terms of the probation.

David Deaton, regional leadership coordinator for the national chapter, moved into the house at the beginning of this semester, Carey said.

“His role primarily is to educate the chapter on being good citizens of WVU and

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good members of Phi Sigma Kappa,” Carey said. “He is there to guide these guys.”

Staggers said Deaton has been meeting with members one-on-one and on Monday hosted a day-long leadership event. Deaton will move out of the house at the end of the semester.

The fraternity members are also meeting more terms of their probation by enrolling in GreekLifeEdu, a six-hour online educational program that focuses on lessons such as hazing and sexual assault prevention, Staggers said.

All members who were below a 2.0 GPA were dropped from the fraternity and expulsion paperwork was filed and processed for all members with outstanding balances or conduct problems, she said.

The members have also elected a new executive branch, which was selected by the national chapter.

In keeping with their probation, Staggers said the members have not had any alcohol in the house since the beginning of January. The members are prevented from having alcohol on the residence until May 16.

The chapter has also not participated in any University events. They will be on social probation for two years or until their GPA is at or above the all-fraternity average GPA.

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Spring enrollment totals 27,829 students

Sophomore sports management major Conor McNamara gives blood Thursday at the Red Cross blood drive held in the Mountainlair.

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Florita Stubbs Montgomery

Phi Sigma Kappa members meet probation terms

BY TRAVIS CRUm

Students sign up to give blood at the blood drive held by the American Red Cross Thursday afternoon in the Mountainlair.

“It’s not the mark of an educated mind. It’s not an indication of a Mountaineer or any humane person.”

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Students work out at the Student Recreation Center Wednesday evening.

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Student enrollment at West Virginia University has gone up 2 percent for the spring, with 567 more students than last semester Brenda Thompson, vice president of Enrollment Management and Services, said the increase is primarily undergraduate students.

Last semester enrollment was at 27,262 students, and currently it stands at 27,829 students, Thompson said.

“That figure will change once off-campus and online students register for courses that begin later in the semester and we remove those students who have not paid for their spring classes,” she said.

“We typically have our official spring enrollment information by the end of February.”

Thompson said WVU graduates approximately 6,000 students per year in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Thompson said it is too early in the semester to know the number of students who have transferred out of WVU

this year.

“But we know, as of today, 398 undergraduates transferred to the University in the spring,” she said.

This is an increase of 20 percent, she said, with 66 more students transferring this spring semester than last spring.

“Nationally, most schools are seeing an increase in transfer students, because more students are choosing to begin their college careers at community colleges,” she said.

This year, more than 5,200 students made the fall 2010 semester Dean’s List for achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Of those 5,200, 1,613 made the President’s List for receiving a 4.0 GPA, said Colleen Wright, university communications specialist for News and Information Services at WVU. A number of factors influence a student’s decision to leave WVU, she said.

“Sometimes the fit is not right, and a student doesn’t feel comfortable in the environment, or they are too far from home and are homesick,”

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Fair gives opportunity to learn about prospective foreign-language jobs by jessica leppar staff writer

Students at West Virginia University will have an opportunity to learn how their major’s foreign language requirement could someday assist in finding a job at a foreign language career fair today.

WVU’s Foreign Language Department will be hosting the fair, “Putting Your Language Skills to Work,” today in the Mountainlair Rhododendron Room from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Cynthia Chalupa, associate professor of German studies

at WVU, said the career fair is intended to provide students with important tips on finding career opportunities in the language field.

Oliver Luck, WVU’s athletic director and WVU Foreign Language Department alumnus, will be speaking at the fair to students about how to take advantage of career opportunities, Chalupa said.

“I would say that having a foreign language capability, which in my case is German, has helped me enormously,” Luck said.

Luck said students who have a foreign-language skill

have a valuable asset to enter the work force with.

“I think, as students try to differentiate themselves or distance themselves from the pack when they get out in the work force, having a foreign language skill should be right at the top of the list. It’s an absolute asset,” he said.

Chalupa said recent graduates of the Foreign Language Department will give short presentations about their experiences learning their foreign language, how they’ve applied it to their chosen career paths and how it may have benefitted them.

She said current undergraduate foreign language students will also partake in presentations at the fair.

Olivia Clepper, a senior advertising major, said she is attending the language career fair because her minor is Spanish.

“I am curious to find out what career opportunities are available for people like me,” Clepper said.

“You do not have to be a foreign language major. Everyone is welcome to attend,” Chalupa said. jessica.leppar@mail.wvu.edu

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President of Videntity Systems, Inc. Oliverio said students will be logging their gym sessions and daily nutrition information via the website online.

She said students can also tweet to Twitter using the hashtag “wvu7” to gain more points toward a prize.

“It’s not just about who loses the most weight,” Oliverio said.

She said weight will be factored in, however, students looking to claim the prizes are the ones who are going to participate most with the program.

She said participation in the program means students will be logging all information, attending “boot camp” sessions and meeting with personal trainers at the Rec Center.

“I think fitness is important to students and that this program is motivational,” said Jake Lambuth, senior pre-chemistry major. “It’s good to have something to motivate people, especially with spring break coming up. Who doesn’t want to look good?”

Oliverio said an estimated

600 students are competing in the program this year. Registration for the program has already closed.

She said she sees some students lose an exceptional amount of weight.

“It’s hard to lose weight, and it’s even harder when there is a lot of it,” she said. “This program is designed just to reward students for coming out and working out and hopefully motivating them to be more active, as well as healthy and hydrated.”

Physique7 has weekly prizes, which include two grand prizes, one for a male and one for a female.

The grand prize for males is a River Expeditions whitewater rafting trip for four, including a two-night stay in a rustic cabin. For females, it is a personal shopper and spray tan at Lavish Boutique, a facial and make-up application at BellaRosa skincare, a hair cut and color and a manicure and pedicure at the Morgantown Beauty College.

Find out more by visiting the website at http://studentreccenter.wvu.edu/physique7. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Beth Ann Bolte, a senior bio-chemistry major, left, helps sophomore geology major Evan Knight prepare to climb the rock wall at the Student Recreation Center.

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Staggers said the chapter has an extensive amount of programming left to complete such as paying for a hazing prevention speaker.

Also, the chapter has yet to collaborate with SOS to develop and attend a series of leadership programs focused on respect and hazing. They are required to participate in no fewer than 10 programs over the next two years.

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Continued from page 1 Gergely, supervisor of communications for Allegheny Blood Services.

Gergely added that the Red Cross provides blood to about 100 hospitals in West Virginia.

To match demand, 1,200 individuals must donate blood each weekday.

About 11.8 percent of blood donated in West Virginia

The University began investigating the fraternity after a University Police Department officer entered the house, located at 672 North High St., at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2010, after hearing music and seeing an open door, according to reports. There, they found pledges blindfolded and covered in food.

The fraternity was found guilty of hazing on December 10, 2010, and placed on probation. travis.crum@mail.wvu.edu

comes from colleges and universities, according to the Red Cross’ website.

During the event, the Red Cross gave away yellow “Beat Pitt” T-shirts to those who donated blood in an attempt to create a larger crowd for the clinic.

For more information on donating blood in the Morgantown area, visit www.redcrossblood.org/greateralleghenies. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu Brooke Cassidy/ THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Nick Akers, a freshman civil engineering major, applies pressure to his arm after giving blood at the American Red Cross blood drive held in the Mountainlair Thursday afternoon.

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she said. “Or, sometimes, the student decides on a major that the school doesn’t offer.”

Other reasons include personal, family and financial issues that make the cost of tuition and expenses unattainable or family situations that require the students to go back home, she said.

“And sometimes students have not performed as well academically as is necessary to remain in school,” she said. sarah.o’rourke@mail.wvu.edu

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Friday January 21, 2011

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Classified satellite launched from California base; first on west coast VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — The largest rocket ever launched from the West Coast blasted off Thursday with a classified defense satellite on board.

The 235-foot-tall Delta IV Heavy Launch Vehicle lifted off at 1:10 p.m. carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.

The booster rose into the sky over California’s central coast and arced over the Pacific Ocean, a spectacle visible over a wide area.

United Launch Alliance, the joint venture of rocket builders Lockheed Martin Corp. and Boeing Co., said in a statement that the launch was a success.

The launch was pushed back two minutes to avoid an object in space that could have been in the path of the rocket, said Michael J. Rein, a ULA spokesman.

No payload details were released.

The NRO operates satellites that provide information to the Central Intelligence ap Agency and Department of In this photo released Thursday by United Launch Alliance showing the Delta IV Heavy Defense.

This was the fifth launch of Launch Vehicle sits on the launch pad in preparation for it’s launch Thursday at Vandenberg Airforce Base, in Vandenberg, Calif. The classified national security payload is scheduled to a Delta IV but the first from be lofted into orbit by the largest rocket ever launched on the West Coast. the West Coast. The other

four launches were at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Capable of generating nearly 2 million pounds of thrust, the liquid-fuel rocket has a central core booster and two strap-on boosters that make the assembly 50 feet wide.

An upper second stage takes over when the first stage is exhausted.

Preparing for the launch took three years and $100 million in infrastructure upgrades at Vandenberg, 130 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

The launch director, Lt. Col. Brady Hauboldt, said in a statement before the liftoff that the launch would mark a milestone by restoring heavy lift capability in the nation’s western range.

The last heavy lift Titan IV-B was launched at Vandenberg in 2005.

In its past, the launch complex was once configured for West Coast space shuttle launches, which were canceled after the 1986 Challenger disaster, and the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory program, which was canceled in 1969.

It was last used in 2006.

Bush, ex-officials gather for Gulf War anniversary COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush and top officials from his administration were set to reunite Thursday to mark the 20th anniversary of the start of the Gulf War. Bush and key members of his foreign policy team were expected to gather at Texas A&M University before an audience of several thousand people, including Gulf War veterans, to discuss the conflict that started Jan. 17, 1991, and its impact.

New documents detailing conversations former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had with members of his inner circle as the ground assault began on Feb. 24, 1991, were released Thursday by the National Defense University in Washington. The transcripts released for the 20th anniversary show Hussein tried to broker a last minute peace deal with the help of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev but at the same time remaining defiant, calling the coalition forces “treacherous and cowardly” and describing Bush as “the enemy of God and humanity.”

Along with Bush, the reunion will include former Vice President Dan Quayle, then-Defense Secretary Dick Cheney, former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Colin Powell, former Secretary of State James A. Baker III and thenNational Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft.

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the coalition

forces, will not be there for health reasons.

The war was prompted by Iraq’s August 1990 invasion of Kuwait, its small, oil-rich neighbor. The Kuwaiti dignitaries expected at the event Thursday include the emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed AlJaber Al-Sabah.

The United States Security Council warned Iraq that if it didn’t withdraw its troops from Kuwait by Jan. 15, 1991, a U.S.-led coalition would be authorized to drive them out.

The Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, began two days later with air attacks against Iraqi targets.

The ground assault that started about a month later lasted only 100 hours. Kuwait was liberated and Iraqi troops were driven back to their home country.

Of the more than 540,000 Americans deployed at the peak of the fighting, 148 were killed and 467 were wounded.

The documents released Thursday showed that as coalition troops began their ground assault, Hussein was exchanging letters with Gorbachev, asking the former Soviet leader to help broker a peace agreement.

Gorbachev had apparently been able to get Iraq to agree to withdraw its troops from Kuwait within 21 days.

“Even though we will keep our promise, Mr. President, we do know that the Americans, especially their president, have no honor and we do not trust them; therefore, we are

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Former President George H.W. Bush, left, and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III share a moment as they talk about the Gulf War and liberation of Kuwait, which began 20 years ago this week, during an interview Tuesday, in Houston. Bush is bringing together his administration’s key decision-makers to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the start of military operations to liberate Kuwait from occupation by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. The event will be held Thursday at Texas A&M University, home of Bush’s Presidential Library. working only with your peace proposal,” Hussein wrote to Gorbachev.

Gorbachev replied that Bush had not agreed to the proposal, having been upset

by Iraq’s burning of oil fields in Kuwait. Gorbachev urged Hussein to write to Bush directly and promise to withdraw his troops not in 21 days, but in nine or 10.

By that point, however, the ground attack had begun. The documents show Hussein’s frustration at Gorbachev.

“He tricked us; it is a trick!” he said of the Soviet leader’s efforts.

Bush said this week he has no regrets about his administration’s handling of the war, including the decision to pull out American forces and leave Hussein in power.

The Iraqi leader was ousted in 2003 during the Iraq war, which started under Bush’s son, former President George W. Bush.

After being convicted of crimes against humanity, Hussein was hanged in December 2006.

Texas A&M is about 100 miles northwest of Houston and home to Bush’s presidential library.

Study: More traffic due to economy HOUSTON (AP) — Just as Americans started worrying a little less about jobs and money, they got something new to fret about: More traffic.

An annual study done by the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University found that traffic was better than it had been in a decade during the height of the recession. But roads snarled once again as people returned to work and shopping.

Using real-time data to calculate commuter mileage, speed and distance traveled over time, the institute estimated traffic tieups cost about $115 billion in 2009. The study released Thursday cites factors such as wasted fuel, lost work hours and delays in shipping goods.

Commuters in Chicago and Washington suffered the most, losing 70 hours a year to traffic delays. Nationally, the average commuter wasted 34 hours in traffic in 2009 – up from 14 hours in 1982, the first year for which researchers have records.

The good news, researchers say, is that traffic also is a sign of prosperity.

“The tie between the economy and congestion is not unexpected,” said Tim Lomax, a research engineer with the institute.

Researchers have seen similar

regional declines in the past. For example, Lomax said when oil prices plummeted in the 1980s, Dallas and Houston got muchneeded relief from traffic as people lost their jobs and stayed home. A similar phenomenon was tracked in California when the high-tech bubble burst in the 1990s, he added. Until now, however, the researchers – who released their first study in 1984 – have not had such a large national recession to track.

“What we’ve seen on the regional level is mirrored in these numbers on the national level,” Lomax said.

Also like the economy, traffic still is not at pre-recession levels.

The study found that in 2007, the nation wasted 5.2 billion hours in traffic. A year later, when the recession peaked, the number plummeted to 4.6 billion hours. As the economy slowly recovered in 2009, the number climbed to 4.8 billion hours lost to traffic delays.

“Congestion will rise faster than the economy because that’s what’s happened all the other times,” Lomax said.

Traffic, however, also can be costly. The study found gridlock cost the average commuter $808 in 2009 – up from an inflationadjusted $351 in 1982. In 2009, Americans wasted more than

3.9 billion gallons of gas in road blockages – equal to 130 days of flow in the Alaska pipeline.

Still, public transportation has helped keep the numbers down, the study found. It noted that without buses and trains, commuters would have lost an additional 785 million hours waiting on clogged roads.

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U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivers his inaugural address after taking the oath of office at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. in this Jan. 20, 1961 file photo. The 14-minute inaugural’s Cold War-era content, shaped by a World War II veteran for a country on the brink of cultural upheaval, is certainly outdated. Were it uttered by a modern politician, Kennedy’s famous ‘ask not’ call to service might well be derided as a socialist pitch for more government. ‘Unfortunately, in today’s environment, speeches are more likely to say, ‘Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what you can do for your party,’ says Mark McKinnon, a former adviser to both Republicans and Democrats who recently helped establish the nonpartisan organization No Labels.

Kennedy family in Washington for JFK 50th anniversary WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty years ago Thursday, President John F. Kennedy told the world that “the torch had been passed to a new generation of Americans” whom he challenged to “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”

Caroline Kennedy told The Associated Press that she has been thinking over her father’s oft-quoted inaugural speech on Jan 20, 1961, when he proclaimed that Americans “shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”

“I think he really expanded and redefined our idea of what it means to be a citizen – that everybody has something to contribute and everybody has something to give back to this country that’s given us so much,” Caroline Kennedy said.

“It’s not just an obligation, but it’s really a rewarding experience and really a belief in government and politics as a noble profession.”

Kennedy joined members of her father’s administration, civil rights activists, astronaut Buzz Aldrin and members of the first class of the Peace Corps – which JFK established – to mark the 35th president’s legacy at the Capitol on Thursday.

Speaking at a ceremony in the Capitol’s rotunda, Vice President Joe Biden said Ken-

nedy’s cause was to bring America back “to what it should be.”

“His call to service literally, not figuratively, still resounds from generation to generation,” Biden said.

The celebrations come as the Kennedy power in Washington has faded. For the first time in 63 years no one with the Kennedy name is serving in elected office. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island left the U.S. House this month.

Caroline Kennedy said she wouldn’t be surprised if someone in her family returned to national politics – but that it probably wouldn’t be her. She flirted with a 2008 Senate bid in New York but bowed out.

Instead, she is announcing a new “Ask Not” public service campaign with Jimmy Fallon aimed at youth as part of a series of events to reconnect the Kennedy legacy with a new generation. The spots featuring Fallon will air on Viacom, Comcast and CBS television channels to promote the new website JFK50.org.

Caroline Kennedy hasn’t given up on politics, though.

While many young people place a high value on volunteering and community service, she said politics has somehow become less attractive to them. And she wants to change that.

“We hope they’ll see that it’s a continuum and you need the political process to solve these problems that they are already working on so hard,” she said.

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New education study a cause for concern Prepare yourself, West Virginia University students: A new study has determined that college isn’t helping us.

According to a new study presented in the book “Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses,” 45 percent of 2,300 college students showed no improvement in critical thought and complex reasoning by their sophomore years.

The study determines that our classes aren’t challenging

us enough which may be a bitter pill to swallow, considering some of our workloads.

According to the Associated Press, half of the 2,300 students surveyed had not taken a class with 20 pages of required writing.

A third of students also hadn’t taken a class that required 40 pages of reading material.

A total of 24 schools participated in the project, though on the condition of anonymity.

The study also finds that any potential gains in critical thought also deteriorate in later years, with only 36 percent of total students showing slight gains after four years.

It does, however, establish that studying with peers doesn’t actually help us much.

It also found those involved in Greek systems of fraternities and sororities, also had decreased learning.

The news may be surprising for some students who are gen-

uinely putting effort into their educations.

But it may also reveal something more troublesome.

Most of us are guilty, at some point or another, of taking an easy class over one that has a history of being difficult, or an easier professor over one that may be more challenging.

Shying away from challenging material in college can be tempting in semesters with heavy workloads, but it shouldn’t always be the easy

option.

As students, we should want to challenge ourselves and get the most out of our tuitions.

But it also may highlight a bigger problem: Are our classes getting significantly easier to make grade quotas?

The study should be a cause for concern for educational institutions and students alike.

What is the point of college, if not to learn? daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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EPA was right to revoke mountaintop removal mine permit michael levy Columnist

The Environmental Protection Agency revoked a permit for what would have been one of the largest mines ever in West Virginia last week, The permit was for Arch Coal’s Spruce No. 1, a proposed 2,278 - acre mountaintop removal mine in the Spruce Fork sub-watershed in Logan County.

Had the EPA not rescinded the permit, the spoil generated from the mine would have been dumped into surrounding valleys, burying miles of some of the most pristine streams in Appalachia, destroying the habitat of countless creatures and jeopardizing the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Senator Manchin, Acting Governor Tomblin and the coal industry have reacted predictably, saying the veto represents an overreach of federal authority that will kill jobs and damage the economy.

The EPA was right to use its veto authority to stop this massively destructive and risky project.

Ecological & Human Health Impacts The science on mountaintop removal is in ,and it’s bad.

In a 2010 report in the preeminent journal “Science,” a group of researchers, including West Virginia University’s

Dr. Michael Hendryx, laid bare damning fact after fact: •MTR severely alters hydrological patterns, leading to increased downstream flooding.

•Water emerging from MTR sites is full of toxic metals.

•The damaging effects of filling in the tops of valleys with spoil reach far downstream.

•MTR is destroying some of the most biodiverse areas in North America.

•Health problems are concentrated where surface mining is most widespread. Hospitalizations are elevated in mining regions for heart, lung and kidney diseases. Mortality is also higher where mining is more extensive.

•Reclamation practices have failed to mitigate these issues.

have been in violation of federal laws and regulations if it hadn’t vetoed the permit.

According to Arch’s analysis, the project would have created 250 jobs. I asked McIlmoil what he thought of the job losses. He said :“It is important to remember that Arch Coal had the opportunity to mine a substantial portion of the coal by accepting EPA’s proposed mining alternative, and therefore could have preserved the jobs and tax revenues the mine would have generated. However, they rejected the alternative, which would have only caused a 1 percent increase in the price of the coal.”

He continued, “This decision calls into question criticisms of the EPA, which made their decision based on sound science and existing law, and begs the question of who is reEconomic Impacts What about the oft-repeated ally to blame for the lost jobs claim that WV’s economy is and tax revenues.” based on coal and will fall apart if regulations are tightened?

The Morgantown-based Politicians and Industry consulting firm, Downstream Our Governor turned SenStrategies, published a com- ator Joe Manchin, that champrehensive economic analy- pion of coal, took $131,621 sis of coal on the West Virginia from coal companies in his bid state budget. They concluded for a Senate seat last year. Big that the “industry itself in- surprise that he’s now organizcluding its direct and indirect ing rallies on their behalf. employees, actually costs WV Of course the industry is gostate taxpayers more than it ing to resent and resist any new provides.” regulation. It is the most preI asked one of the authors dictable response in the world. of that report, Rory McIlmoil, Corporations exist for a sinwhat he thought of the EPA’s gle purpose : to maximize profdecision to revoke the Spruce its. Not just to make money, but No. 1 permit. He suggested that to maximize how much they the science showed that im- make. pacts of the mine would have It turns out Arch Coal had been so severe that EPA would an alternate plan from the en-

gineering firm Morgan Worldwide that would have reduced the amount of stream buried by Spruce No. 1 by more than half.

But it would have increased costs by 1 percent of the final sale price of the coal, so they buried it.

The EPA, rightly in revoking the permit, cited Arch Coal’s “failure to adequately evaluate less environmentally damaging alternatives.”

But that should surprise no one. Arch Coal is from St. Louis.

The destruction of Appalachian watersheds and communities means nothing to them. Only their bottom line matters and that’s exactly why strong regulation is necessary.

Regulation, brought about via the democratic process, is one of the primary tools the public has at its disposal to protect itself against the interests of the powerful – those who seek to exploit us and our land base to enrich themselves.

They have the power in the market.

We can take power through policy. But to do that we have to see clearly who’s on whose side.

The coal industry gave $4 million to political candidates in the 2010 election cycle, and they’ve spent over $63 million on lobbying in the last five years.

Manchin is in their pocket and so is Tomblin. It’s time we find out who’s really there for us, who will stand up for our mountains, our health, our AP communities and support Larry Gibson, an environmental activist against mountaintop removal, holds a photo in them and give everyone else protest at a rally for coal Thursday at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. the boot.

Taxation without education: Are medical residents not students?

CHad wilcox columnist

Sincerity isn’t something I take very seriously, but sometimes I am compelled to take leave of the sarcastic world I inhabit and address a contemporary issue as a so-called educated adult.

Last week in United States vs. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the Supreme Court upheld a federal appellate decision that classified medical residents as employees, not students, for tax purposes.

Medical residents are students who have received their MD and work under the supervision of a fully licensed physician usually in clinics and hospitals.

With friends in residency or about to begin residency, I take a personal interest in the ruling, which illustrates a gross misinterpretation role of residency in medicine.

The conceptual underpinning of this decision is that by the nature and extent of their work, medical residents are employees more than they are students.

Normally, under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act and the Social Security Act, compensation receives certain exemptions if “performed in the employ of ... a school, college or university ... by a student who is enrolled and regularly attending classes at such school ...”

The decision affirmed that residents are not “predominantly students” and indicated “that working enough hours to be considered a full-time employee” renders a resident’s job duties and “course of study ... separate and distinct activities.”

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, this simple distinction streamlines clerical activities quite nicely.

Indeed, as claimed by the IRS and confirmed by Mayo, resident spend most of their time performing clinical duties and procedures. A large proportion of these services,

however, are learned as they are preformed for the first time as interns and junior residents.

Anatomically and physiologically accurate simulations have allowed some clinical education to be displaced, but any doctor-in-training or doctor-in-practice would likely tell you there is no substitute for the real-life lesson.

I do not doubt that any of you who have visited a teaching hospital, staffed by many residents, would prefer a young doctor who has handled that gigantic needle with a real person before or has diagnosed your runny diarrhea on a real person, more than once.

It easily could be argued that the institution of residency is closer to apprenticeship than education.

Historically, this is accurate.

Apprenticeship has been the foundation of medical training in a nearly unbroken line from Hippocrates that semi-legendary historical figure to whom the medical community unfailingly appeals in matters of justification to today’s super-specialized attending physicians.

But the similarity between training to become a physician, especially a specialist, and training to become a plumber ends with analogy.

Most people are not acquainted with the painstaking and expensive educational process of becoming a licensed physician.

After four years of college education and four years of medical school (two years of which is clinical education) a student is granted an MD degree.

One is thenceforth a titular “doctor,” but not a licensed physician. To practice any form of medicine requires extended hands-on training, including diagnosis and treatment under the supervision of a scholastically elder physician.

Clinical skills are inseparable from the scientific medicine learned in medical school; residency is education more than training.

Residents rarely earn above $50,000 a year. While this exceeds the national average income, it is not a wage, and with the exception of moonlighting

(working on the side at smaller clinics or offices on a payfor-service-basis), there is no overtime.

The ruling implies that working over 40 hours a week increases earning capacity and increases taxability.

As a resident, the opposite is true: The more you work (and they always seem to be working more), the less you earn per hour.

I am not sure if there is a resident in this country who works less than 40 hours a week. Some, especially junior residents, work up to 80 hours a week.

Many work 80 hours, as per accreditation limit, but some work more, off the books, to compete with other residents for opportunities.

And how many plumbers complete an apprenticeship with $250,000 in student debt, much of which is covered by unsubsidized or high-interest loans that accrue interest while in school?

The added financial burden of evaporated tax returns does not require elaboration.

But, this is not an emotional appeal to the poverty of doctors-in-training, as we all know that doctors generally go on to make very comfortable livings.

This is an appeal to the philosophy of education. Residents are students, just like lazy undergraduates or busy graduate assistants grading papers, simply because they have to work inhuman hours to master very complicated skills.

It is the process of applying theory to reality, supervised by someone who has learned similarly.

This is a process, which benefits the hospital as services rendered and the resident as skills acquired, that enables a physician to do his or her job well.

Classifying residents as full-time employees and parttime students sets a dangerous precedent.

While it has the potential to protect them under labor laws, there is a greater risk of them bearing all the weight of compensated work and losing the benefits of institutionalized education.

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In the past 10 years, films featuring comic book heroes have become a dime a dozen. 2011 looks no different. By Jesse Tabit

‘SPIDER-MAN’ A reboot of the “Spider-Man” franchise can be expected to debut summer 2012 with Andrew Garfield (“The Social Network”) in the role of the webslinger and Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as love interest Gwen Stacy.

‘THE GREEN LANTERN’ A hero published by DC comics who first appeared in 1940 will be making his film debut this summer with Ryan Reynolds (“The Proposal,” “Buried”) in the star role of Hal Jordan. Jordan is chosen to possess a ring that grants him great power and puts him in an elite society in charge of the protection of differing planets and galaxies.

Blake Lively (“Gossip Girl”) will be playing Carol Ferris, Jordan’s love interest, while Mark Strong (“Sherlock Holmes”) will be playing Sinestro, the film’s villain. “The Green Lantern” is directed

by Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale,”), and the film is set to be released June 17.

‘X-MEN: FIRST CLASS’

‘CAPTAIN AMERICA’

As a prequel to the other movies, it features a team of comic book mutants with extraordinary powers and tells the story of mutants prior to revealing their powers to the rest of humanity. Before they became Professor X and Magneto, Charles Xavier, played in the film by James McAvoy (“Wanted”), and Erik Lensherr, played

by Michael Fassbender (“300”), worked together to build a school for mutants like themselves. The tale is set in the ’60s and will include many well-known characters from the X-men universe such as Mystique, Beast and Emma Frost. Well-known for his stylistic action, British director Matthew Vaughn (“Kick-Ass,”“Layer Cake”) is in the director’s chair this time around, and the mutants can be seen in theaters June 3.

“Captain America” will see Chris Evans (“Push,”“The Losers”) stepping into the role of the Marvel superhero this summer when his film “Captain America: The First Avenger,” hits theaters July 22. The plot is set to begin in the 1940s as Steve Rogers, a man who is considered physically unfit to be in the U.S. Army, volunteers for a secret military operation and is transformed into a super-soldier. Rogers acquires a nifty suit and shield, takes the alias Captain America and is determined to protect the United States. Tommy Lee Jones (“The Fugitive”) and Hugo Weaving (“The Matrix”) co-star.

The movie will be directed by Joe Johnston (“October Sky,”“The Wolfman”) and is written by, among others, Joss Whedon (“Serenity,”“Toy Story”).

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‘DARK KNIGHT RISES’ Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy will also conclude in 2012 with “The Dark Knight Rises.” Christian Bale (“The Dark Knight”) is set to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, while Anne Hathaway (“The Devil Wears Prada”) will play Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Tom Hardy (“Inception”) is set to play Bane, one of the Dark Knight’s strongest enemies. Nolan has apparently drawn inspiration from Frank Miller’s “Batman: Year One.” The director made it official earlier this week that he would not be recasting the role of the Joker, a character recently made famous

by Heath Ledger. Reports originally had the Joker returning, but Ledger’s untimely death after “The Dark Knight” rendered his chilling performance unrepeatable.

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FEATURE OF THE DAY “1-2-3 IMAGINE! WITH ELMO & FRIENDS” will be at 7 p.m. at

the Creative Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices, www.ticketmaster. com or by calling 304-293-SHOW.

Every Friday WVU HILLEL offers a Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at 1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195.

LUNCH FOR A BUCK takes place at the Campus Ministry Center on the corner of Willey and Price streets. For more information, call 304-292-4061.

CHABAD AT WVU takes place at 7 p.m. at 643 Valley View Drive. For more information, visit www.jewishWVU.org or call 304-599-1515.

CAMPUS LIGHT MINISTRIES hosts a weekly meeting and Bible study at 7 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair.

Every Saturday OPEN GYM FOR VOLLEYBALL is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. No commitment or prior experience is necessary. Just show up and play.

For more information, contact Mandy at mhatfie3@mix.wvu.edu.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 5 p.m.

TRADITIONAL KARATE CLASS FOR SELF-DEFENSE meets at 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center.

Every Sunday TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH offers services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The church is located on the corner of Spruce and Willey streets.

WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB TEAM holds practice at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Fields.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS offers a service for students at 10 a.m. at the chapel on Willey Street. For more information, call 304-296-7538.

WVU HILLEL offers a Bagel Brunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at 1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195.

MOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST hosts college worship from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Christian Student Center at 2923 University Ave. PAINTBALL TEAM practices at Mountain Valley Paintball Park.

For more information, visit www. wvupaintball.com or e-mail wvupaintball@gmail.com.

CHRISTIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP hosts free dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by a worship service at 7 p.m. at 2901 University Ave. For more information, contact Gary Gross at grossgary@yahoo.com.

SIGMA THETA EPSILON, a National Christian Service Fraternity, would like to invite any men interested in the fraternity to attend its meeting at 5 p.m. at the Campus Ministry Center. For more information, e-mail sigmathetawvu@ gmail.com.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30

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p.m. All are welcome.

SINGLE ADULT DINNER for the never-married, widowed and divorced is held at 5 p.m. More information, call 866-948-6441 or visit www.SingleFocusMinistries. org.

Continual WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as nutrition, sexual health and healthy living are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELL WVU Student Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well.wvu.edu/wellness.

WELL WVU STUDENT HEALTH is paid for by tuition and fees and is confidential. For appointments or more information, call 304-2932311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/ medical.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www. mrscna.org.

ALCO H O LI C S AN O N YMO US meets daily. To find a meeting, visit www.aawv.org. For those who need help urgently, call 304-291-7918.

CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonprofit organization serving West Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care items and volunteers to support all aspects of the organization’s activities. For more information, call 304-985-0021.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services.

A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu. edu to find out more information.

SCOT T’S RUN SET TLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Adrienne Hines at vc _srsh@hotmail.com or 304-599-5020.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, contact Michelle Prudnick at 304-598-5180 or 304-598-5185.

FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is available on the first Monday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caritas House office located at 391 Scott Ave. Test results are available in 20 minutes and are confidential. To make an appointment, call 304-293-4117.

For more information, visit www. caritashouse.net.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its oneon-one community-based and school-based mentoring programs. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304-983-2823, ext. 104 or email bigs4kids@yahoo.com.

ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult

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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 304-5986094 or e-mail rfh@wvuh.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you are able to assert yourself without others being offended. People close to you actually might be relieved to see a stronger yet diplomatic you. Learn to communicate with precision, knowing what your message is. If single, you might not really be sure if someone cares. Try to be more aware, and listen to observant friends!

If attached, do not take your sweetie for granted. Caring comes back in multiples. VIRGO knows how to key into you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Confusion could mark an accomplishment. Make it a habit to confirm a statement, a meeting location or whatever is needed. You might feel a bit awkward in the presence of others. Just note what is going on inside. Tonight: Play it easy and relaxing.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH You might have difficulty moving from one idea to another, mainly because conversations with others could be disjointed.

Should you want to clear out a problem, use your communication skills. A friend might not be relating the whole story.

Tonight: Let go. You need more fun.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You ask a question in order to get a clearer perspective, only to discover that the answer opens the door to more confusion. Be skillful in listening, and reflect what you are hearing. Later in the day, you get a better perspective. Tonight: Head home.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHH Do not allow another person to mow you down over an issue. You do know when someone is being unreasonable. For you, the issue might be more how to say “No, thank you” in an appropriate manner. You do not want to burn any bridges. Tonight: Join some friends.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Clear the haze off several issues. Zero in on the bottom line, knowing when you have had enough. Your ability to open up conversations comes through. People feel more at ease with you. Tonight: Treat a loved one.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH You could be out of sync with daytime events. Don’t worry, your time is coming.

In fact, as the sun sets, you feel revitalized, just in time for the weekend! You might need to make last-minute plans, as a delay could slow you down. Tonight: Feeling great, doing your thing.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Zero in on the basics. Knowing what you want helps others follow along. You cut through confusion with your ability to lead. Meetings could be more important than you realize. Supporters appear after a discussion that could be uncomfortable. Tonight: Add a little mystery to your allure.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Pressure builds, as others look up to you and need to follow your example or directions. Avoid taking a personal matter out into the world. The issue might melt away, given time. The other party feels it when you are not thinking of him or her.

Tonight: Where the party begins.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH You seem to know what needs to be done, while others seem to be working their way through a maze. You could be happiest close to home, or in a situation that has a homey atmosphere.

You seem to have an unusual sense of grace, which others respond to. Tonight: Know when to call it an early night.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH Stay sensitive to your well-being. What another party proposes sounds excellent. The reality could be quite different.

Avoid signing an agreement without legal representation. Risks could be a bad idea. Tonight: Take off ASAP. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Try to be as clear as possible. Also, clarify what you are hearing, as a prevalent theme of misunderstandings could run through the day. Be careful with funds and any other major decisions. A good idea is to say “yes” to a long lunch. Enjoy. Tonight: Where you want to be, but not alone.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH Clear out as much as you can. You could be unusually tired or withdrawn. Test out your ideas rather than declaring them as givens. You easily could see a problem and make an adjustment. Tighten up a plan.

Tonight: Where people are!

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ACROSS 1 Cape Cod feature 6 Valentine trim 10 Embezzle 14 Medicinal plants 15 Comet competitor 16 Plantation near Twelve Oaks 17 Like ESP? 18 __ avis 19 Prince William’s alma mater 20 Heavy metal mimic?

23 Exotic guided tour 26 Subway co. in a 1959 song 27 Flop 28 Nickname for a pharmaceuticals czar?

31 Aim high 33 Commotion 34 Chapeau’s perch 36 One bearing down 37 Surfing-induced torpor?

40 Williams of ‘’Happy Days’’ 43 Peevish, as a puss 44 One shooting the bull?

47 Sharp Italian cheese 49 Sailor’s pocket bread?

52 11th-century date 53 Mantel piece 55 Crankcase reservoir 56 Heavenly food on the nightstand?

60 Bit of plankton 61 C-3PO worshiper 62 Where to see government programs 66 Nat or Card 67 Sparkling wine city 68 Elicit a :-) from 69 Dismally damp 70 “Lolita” star Sue 71 Pram occupant’s wear DOWN 1 State of matter 2 Fighter who was a dove 3 Emulate 2-Down 4 Ruinous 5 F equivalent 6 Blubber 7 Slightly gapped 8 Ricochet 9 Long-odds track wager 10 Stalk 11 Insect that can mimic a leaf

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12 Cargo on the Edmund Fitzgerald when it sank in Lake Superior 13 Recipient of an annual baseball award since 1983 21 Rodeo prop 22 “Casey’s Top 40” host 23 Bad Ems attraction 24 Give a leg up 25 Showman Ziegfeld 29 Chest muscles, briefly 30 Oldest musketeer 32 Zadora of “Hairspray” 35 OAS member 37 Zookeeper’s main squeeze?

38 Lassitude 39 DuPont’s Fiber A, now 40 Worn symbol of support 41 “Billy Budd,” e.g.

42 Wee bit 44 Certain lounge frequenter 45 SFO listing 46 Soak up some rays 48 Tough test

50 Object of a kicking game 51 State of matter 54 Like a thorough update 57 Cutty __: historic clipper ship 58 Agent inspired by Chan 59 Like, with “to” 63 Minor crying wolf?

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Lakeview Resort to host 27th Food and Wine Festival by ashlie walter A&E writer

Morgantown residents will have the chance to wine and dine this weekend while supporting local farmers and breweries.

The 27th Annual Food and Wine Festival is being held at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa today through Sunday.

“World cuisine is the inspiration for the event,” said Brian Yarborough, food and beverage director at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa. Chef Jon Buchner will be representing Tuscany, Chef Marion Ohlinger will be showing Appalachian and Chef Simon Poulin will be serving new world cuisine. Yarborough will be presenting the

tapas portion of the day.

Each chef will present a dish and show the audience how that dish is made.

“For the dinner, instead of a plated, sit-down dinner, we’re doing more of a stationed dinner,” Yarborough said. “Each chef will be doing a station, and you’ll be able to see how the dish is made and have them make it for you.”

There will also be local Morgantown chefs showcased, such as Chef Ohlinger from Richwood Grill and Chef Poulin from Sargasso.

The event is “a way to support local breweries and a lot of great chefs and wines in one great place,” Yarborough said.

For the first time in the event’s history, a local farmers’ market will also be included in

the events.

Another special seminar, “The Art of Craft Beers,” will include a beer tasting from Morgantown Brewing Company and also a wine tasting held by Forks of Cheat Winery.

Other chefs showcasing will be Alfredo and Maria Daniele of Franco’s Lounge in Pennsylvania, Ahmed Saloui of Sheraton Baltimore North in Mary-

land, Josh Hoffman of Virginia, Ahmed Azizy of Caffe Siena in North Carolina and Roger Thomas of Piatto Novo in Ohio.

“It’s a great time ... for those who love food and wine,” Yarborough said.

For more information, the event’s itinerary can be found at www.lakeviewresort.com. ashlie.walter@mail.wvu.edu

What are you listening to?

“On my playlist now is the ‘Weeds’ soundtrack. It’s fun music to walk to, and I watch the show.”

Clinton Calvert, Freshman engineering major FILE PHOTO

B Hyphen performs in 2008. The U92 DJ and local rapper will host a birthday show at Buck’s Saturday.

B Hyphen, Willz P celebrate birthdays with performances from local artists by alex mcpherson correspondent

Local rappers Willz P and B Hyphen will be celebrating their third annual birthday bash at Buck’s Corner Pub Saturday.

The show will help feature local artists, said Kelen Conley, whose stage name is B Hyphen.

That, and celebrate their birthdays. Conley’s birthday is Jan. 22 while Willz’s is today.

Both will be performing material for the crowd.

“Willz’s got the God-given ability to wow the crowd with the smallest notes,” Conley said.

Other performers will in-

clude Travis Dupri of Martinsburg and some beats by DJ Monsta Lung.

Phyr Squad’s Mizzle, Quote of Ill League Entertainment, and Voyce of Music Evolving will also be in attendance.

Performances will vary from 10 minutes to 15 minutes each, Conley said.

“It’s something we do for fun every year,” Conley said. “It’s a way to have a sweet birthday and put on a good show.”

The event is sponsored by U92’s Urban Diner and www. partymonstas.com. Conley hosts the Urban Diner show for the University’s official college radio station.

Despite its name, the show isn’t just about the host’s birthdays.

“We don’t just want to perform,” Willz P said. “We want to touch people. We want to make them feel good.”

“If you’re interested in seeing some fresh talent, some old music and some new tracks ... come out for some good music.”

Doors open at 10 p.m. with a $5 cover.

“Everyone loves a birthday party,” Conley said. “Buck’s has a great atmosphere, great specials, and you’ll get to hear music from the local music scene.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Jimmy Kimmel gets midnight start Kimmel.

“Nightline,” which is averaging 3.9 million viewers, outdraws time-slot competitors David Letterman on CBS or Jay Leno on NBC, while Kimmel’s viewership is up 2 percent this season, to 1.7 million.

“Nightline” has been vulnerable in the past to ABC’s ambitions to launch a latenight talk show in its time slot.

In his memo, Sherwood said the network now has “definitively answered” a recurring question about the news show.

his portrayals of Borat and Bruno weren’t outrageous enough, Sacha Baron Cohen’s next role will be playing Saddam Hussein.

The British comic will star in and co-write “The Dictator,” which is scheduled for release in May 2012, Paramount Pictures said Thursday.

Larry Charles, who directed Baron Cohen in “Bruno” and “Borat : Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” will direct once again.

“The Dictator” is inspired by a book the former Iraqi leader himself wrote, titled “Zabibah and The King.”

Paramount joked in a news release: “The film tells the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so LOS ANGELES (AP) — As if lovingly oppressed.”

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show is getting a midnight start, courtesy of a five-minute sacrifice by “Nightline.”

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will move back from 12:05 a.m. to midnight EST as of Feb. 4, ABC said Thursday. That will cut “Nightline,” which had been airing from 11:35 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. EST, to 25 minutes instead of a half-hour.

The news program, however, will gain a series of 13 prime-time episodes, ABC News President Ben Sherwood said in a staff memo that was released by ABC. He said the hourlong shows would “minimize the disruption” to “Nightline.”

ABC also intends to trim the commercial time within “Nightline” to largely preserve the program’s content, a spokeswoman said. For Kimmel, the move gives him the chance to build his audience by going head-to-head with other midnight shows, including George Lopez on TBS. In the crowded TV landscape, even a few minutes difference can determine which show viewers pick and stay with.

Kimmel’s show will pick up six minutes in length, with its current 1:06 a.m. EST end time remaining the same.

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Jessica Kobal, Freshman biology major

“I listen to Curren$y and mainly all rap. It’s just what I grew up listening to.”

Devin Barnes, Sophomore business major

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Its the live version; I listen to it wherever I go.”

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Friday January 21, 2011

WVU will face underdog again Team can’t afford losses in Big East

West Virginia (12-5, 3-2)

BY BRIAN GAWTHROP

When: Sunday at 2 p.m.

Where: WVU Coliseum TV: Big East Network Radio: WAJR 1440 AM Coverage: Check out The Daily Athenaeum’s Twitter (@dailyathenaeum) for ingame updates. Read Thursday’s edition for a full recap of the game.

ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Just when West Virginia thought it was about to start meeting expectations, this happens.

The Mountaineers admittedly overlooked in-state rival Marshall in the Capital Classic and were punished with a 75-71 loss, which ended WVU’s four-game winning streak that included two upsets of top-15 teams.

Now, as quick as West Virginia climbed into the top-25 polls, it will likely be knocked out.

“Knowing where we were at four games ago, we didn’t want to be back in this spot,” said WVU junior Kevin Jones. “Yet, we’re right here again.”

The Mountaineers said their will to win the Capital Classic wasn’t where it needed to be, though their intensity was outmatched by the underdog Herd. West Virginia will once again be faced with that scenario Sunday when it hosts South Florida at the WVU Coliseum at 2 p.m.

The Bulls are 7-12 this season and are just 2-9 in their last 11 games. Like the Marshall series, the Mountaineers haven’t lost to South Florida since 2006, including a 69-50 win last season.

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said more upsets of WVU will occur if the Mountaineers don’t play as a team, something it did against MU. “We’re not good enough, and we don’t have good enough players to not play together.

It’s painfully obvious,” Huggins said. “I have a hard time getting

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West Virginia’s John Flowers claps his hands as he prepares to play defense in Wednesday’s loss to Marshall. through to these guys that if we don’t play together and play as hard as we’re capable of playing, we’re not going to win.”

Jones said the Mountaineers’ struggles center around basic aspects, such as not paying attention in practice. It was frustrating, the junior said, that Marshall wanted the Capital Classic win more than the Mountaineers.

“It’s not that we’re not confident,” said point guard Joe Mazzulla. “We just forget what

we need to do and forget our roles. We need to remember that’s how we win games.”

Mazzulla said WVU must learn from, then forget about, the loss to the Herd as soon as possible. A win against South Florida would surely help. The Mountaineers play 13-consecutive Big East Conference matchups to end the season, nine of which are against currently-ranked opponents.

After West Virginia hosts the Bulls it will travel to Louisville

Women’s b-ball not satisfied West Virginia (18-1, 4-1)

Marshall (9-10, 0-5)

When: Saturday at 4 p.m.

Where: WVU Coliseum TV: WVPBS Radio: WAJR 1440 AM Coverage: Check out The Daily Athenaeum’s Twitter (@dailyathenaeum) for ingame updates. Read Thursday’s edition for a full recap of the game.

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West Virginia’s Madina Ali, left, and Sarah Miles cheer from the bench during the Mountaineers’ win over Marshall Wednesday.

By Matthew Peaslee Sports Writer

With 2:07 to go in the second half of No. 9 West Virginia women’s basketball team’s game against Marshall, coach Mike Carey called a timeout.

He couldn’t stand the effort his bench players were giving on the court.

The veteran coach gave a tongue lashing to those on

Marshall (7-12, 1-5)

the floor and even took one of the players off the court.

That’s when the Mountaineers were up 58 points.

“Hell, that will be our team next year,” Carey said.

“They’ve got to learn to play the right way. When they don’t do things right, they’re going to hear about it. Might as well learn now.”

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SCOUTING REPORT – West Virginia leads the all-time record against South Florida 5-1. The only win for the Bulls came Feb. 25, 2006.

– Andrea Smith, the 2010 Junior College Player of the Year, came to the Bulls in the offseason and has made an immediate impact. She leads the team in scoring and is third in rebounds at 4.4 per game.

PROJECTED STARTERS West Virginia G Sarah Miles, 6 PPG G Liz Repella, 13.5 G Korinne Campbell, 5.8 F Madina Ali, 13.8 C Asya Bussie, 7.4 Marshall G Andrea Smith, 16.5 PPG G Andrell Smith, 7.4 G Kaneisha Saunders, 7.2 F Leondra Doomes-Stephens, 6.8 C Porche Grant, 7.8

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and Cincinnati, who have a combined 31-6 record.

But the Mountaineers now know that they can’t overlook their matchup with South Florida Sunday.

“This South Florida game is going to be a must-win for us,” Jones said. “We have to bounce back and get this out of our minds. I honestly think we can contend for the Big East. We just have to play hard again.” brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

SCOUTING REPORT – The Bulls are without their leading scorer from their loss to WVU last season, Dominique Jones. Jones was chosen 25th overall by the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, where he is averaging 7.8 minutes and 2.4 points-per-game. Jones scored 28 points against the Mountaineers last season. Jarrid Famous was the team’s next highest scoring, finishing with six points.

– Famous and guard Anthony Crater are the only two players in South Florida’s projected starting lineup who played against the Mountaineers last season.

Ron Anderson is a transfer from Kansas State, while Hugh Robertson and Jawanza Poland are junior college transfers.

– South Florida enters Sunday’s matchup last in the Big East in scoring offense, turnover margin and assist-to-turnover margin. USF is second-to-last in the conference in field-goal percentage. In last season’s matchup, the Bulls shot just 32.7 percent from the field and scored just 20 points in the second half.

– South Florida hasn’t won an away game since defeating DePaul on March 2, 2010, including an 0-7 mark on the road this season. USF has never beaten WVU in Morgantown but has only been outscored by an average of seven points in the two games.

PROJECTED STARTERS West Virginia G Truck Bryant, 12.1 PPG G Casey Mitchell, 16.8 F John Flowers, 9.5 F Kevin Jones, 13.8 C Dan Jennings, 2.1 Marshall G Hugh Robertson, 8.2 PPG G Jawanza Poland, 10.3 G Anthony Crater, 4.3 F Jarrid Famous, 9.4 F Ron Anderson, Jr., 8.2

RIFLE

Top-ranked Mountaineers host No. 2 Alaska Saturday

BY BRAD JOYAL SPORTS WRITER

It is rare for a match of the top two ranked teams in any sport to occur during the regular season.

For the West Virginia rifle team, this weekend when the No. 1 Mountaineers host No. 2 AlaskaFa i r b a n k s (6-2) will mark the second time WVU has faced the No. 2-ranked team this Zublasing season.

WVU (80, 5-0 GARC) hosted last year’s national champion, TCU, on Oct. 24, losing to the thenranked No. 2 Horned Frogs 4675-4663.

The Mountaineers were without senior Nicco Campriani and sophomore Petra Zublasing in that match, though.

When it comes to matches the team looks forward to, WVU head coach Jon Hammond said there aren’t many bigger than Alaska.

“We like to have them on the schedule,” Hammond said. “It’s one of the bigger matches with all of the history and tradition involved, and it’s a match we look forward to each year.”

While the late 1980s and 1990s was dominated by the Mountaineers, who won 11 of the 13 national titles between 1986 and 1998, Alaska-Fairbanks has been the stronger squad as of late.

The Nanooks have cap-

tured nine of their 10 titles since 1999, including three of the last five.

Both teams have the reputation of being involved in the NCAA Championships. WVU (14) and Alaska (10) have combined to win 24 of the 30 rifle national championships.

With the NCAA Championships in sight, Hammond said this weekend will provide a strong measuring stick of where his team is, while also providing a challenge for his team looking to improve each match.

“We want to keep testing and challenging ourselves,” Hammond said. “There are four regular season and three postseason matches for us to improve before the NCAA Championships.

“We want to become the best team we can, and these situations against good teams will help us get better.”

With the addition of Zublasing, who made her debut last weekend, WVU appears to have one of its best squads in its history. The Appiano, Italy, native brought first-place finishes in both disciplines in the team’s win over Akron last weekend, proving to be another weapon for arguably the nation’s best team.

“She’s definitely had a big impact,” Hammond said.

“She’ll continue to shoot good results. Her ability was nothing we just suddenly found out about her. We expect her to be a big contributor.”

In the team’s eight wins, the Mountaineers have averaged a margin of victory of 81.5 marks. Heading into the

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Capital Classic should continue As a student at West Virginia University and also a sports writer, it can be tough at times to remain objective while watching the Mountaineers compete in a game.

On a daily basis, I rub elbows with many of the athletes that play in those contests, so it’s natural to want to see them succeed.

This was especially true in Wednesday night’s Capital Classic against Marshall.

However, my job requires me to give an unbiased, honest opinion of what exactly happens on the field of play.

Following the men’s basketball team’s 75-71 loss to the Thundering Herd, it would have been easy for me to be upset, but I have become numb to the successes and failures that have occurred in my time at the institution.

Immediately after the loss, a majority of WVU fans and most media members made the call to eliminate the annual matchup against Marshall from the schedule entirely.

Arguments were abundant in the moments after the final buzzer went off.

Some said it was unfair the Mountaineers had to travel to the lowly Charleston Civic Center to play the game.

Others whined about how this so-called detour during WVU’s brutal Big East Conference schedule was too much of a distraction.

Many said that former West Virginia governor Joe Manchin – who sat in the second row of the Civic Center crowd behind WVU’s bench Wednesday – concocted the alleged rivalry.

I thought to myself, how is this game any different than when Pittsburgh plays Duquesne in the City Game?

The last argument, and probably the most widely used, is that the Mountaineers have nothing to gain from playing a lesser team like Marshall.

Instead of jumping to a conclusion about the game last night, I let everything soak in for 24 hours and listened to what many of my fellow students had to say about the rivalry.

After some deep thought, the Capital Classic is a great event, and it should be played annually with a few minor changes.

Let’s start with the last excuse that many are using about last night’s debacle. According to RealtimeRPI.com, WVU’s RPI heading into the contest was No. 9, while Marshall settled in at No. 56.

If the Mountaineers had won last night’s contest, it would have been looked at as a quality win in the eyes of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee.

It was not just last night that the Herd was a formidable opponent.

In the past 10 years, the Capital Classic has been decided by single digits nine times.

As for the arena, sure, the Civic Center is a dreary, old venue opened in 1959, but in covering the last two Capital Classics, I will be the first to tell you it is an environment unlike many others.

The almost 13,000 fans in attendance are essentially directly on top of the court, and each fanbase interacts well with each other during the emotional ebb and flow of the game.

As for the scheduling of the game, it should not be played in mid-January.

Rather, it should take place during mid-December, preferably the week before Christmas in the run up to each team’s conference slate.

This will allow each team to prepare for the tough grind of conference play and permit each team to cap non-conference play with a hated foe.

The biggest problem with the game, however, is that many Mountaineer fans remain arrogant toward what is

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WVU will face underdog again Team can’t afford losses in Big East

West Virginia (12-5, 3-2)

BY BRIAN GAWTHROP

matt sunday/the daily athenaeum

West Virginia’s John Flowers claps his hands as he prepares to play defense in Wednesday’s loss to Marshall. through to these guys that if we don’t play together and play as hard as we’re capable of playing, we’re not going to win.”

Jones said the Mountaineers’ struggles center around basic aspects, such as not paying attention in practice. It was frustrating, the junior said, that Marshall wanted the Capital Classic win more than the Mountaineers.

“It’s not that we’re not confident,” said point guard Joe Mazzulla. “We just forget what

we need to do and forget our roles. We need to remember that’s how we win games.”

Mazzulla said WVU must learn from, then forget about, the loss to the Herd as soon as possible. A win against South Florida would surely help. The Mountaineers play 13-consecutive Big East Conference matchups to end the season, nine of which are against currently-ranked opponents.

After West Virginia hosts the Bulls it will travel to Louisville

Women’s b-ball not satisfied West Virginia (18-1, 4-1)

Marshall (9-10, 0-5)

When: Saturday at 4 p.m.

Where: WVU Coliseum TV: WVPBS Radio: WAJR 1440 AM Coverage: Check out The Daily Athenaeum’s Twitter (@dailyathenaeum) for ingame updates. Read Thursday’s edition for a full recap of the game.

matt sunday/the daily athenaeum

By Matthew Peaslee Sports Writer

With 2:07 to go in the second half of No. 9 West Virginia women’s basketball team’s game against Marshall, coach Mike Carey called a timeout.

He couldn’t stand the effort his bench players were giving on the court.

The veteran coach gave a tongue lashing to those on

Marshall (7-12, 1-5)

When: Sunday at 2 p.m.

Where: WVU Coliseum TV: Big East Network Radio: WAJR 1440 AM Coverage: Check out The Daily Athenaeum’s Twitter (@dailyathenaeum) for ingame updates. Read Thursday’s edition for a full recap of the game.

ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

West Virginia’s Madina Ali, left, and Sarah Miles cheer from the bench during the Mountaineers’ win over Marshall Wednesday.

the floor and even took one of the players off the court.

That’s when the Mountaineers were up 58 points.

“Hell, that will be our team next year,” Carey said.

“They’ve got to learn to play the right way. When they don’t do things right, they’re going to hear about it. Might as well learn now.”

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Friday January 21, 2011

Just when West Virginia thought it was about to start meeting expectations, this happens.

The Mountaineers admittedly overlooked in-state rival Marshall in the Capital Classic and were punished with a 75-71 loss, which ended WVU’s four-game winning streak that included two upsets of top-15 teams.

Now, as quick as West Virginia climbed into the top-25 polls, it will likely be knocked out.

“Knowing where we were at four games ago, we didn’t want to be back in this spot,” said WVU junior Kevin Jones. “Yet, we’re right here again.”

The Mountaineers said their will to win the Capital Classic wasn’t where it needed to be, though their intensity was outmatched by the underdog Herd. West Virginia will once again be faced with that scenario Sunday when it hosts South Florida at the WVU Coliseum at 2 p.m.

The Bulls are 7-12 this season and are just 2-9 in their last 11 games. Like the Marshall series, the Mountaineers haven’t lost to South Florida since 2006, including a 69-50 win last season.

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said more upsets of WVU will occur if the Mountaineers don’t play as a team, something it did against MU. “We’re not good enough, and we don’t have good enough players to not play together.

It’s painfully obvious,” Huggins said. “I have a hard time getting

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Friday January 21, 2011

SCOUTING REPORT – West Virginia leads the all-time record against South Florida 5-1. The only win for the Bulls came Feb. 25, 2006.

– Andrea Smith, the 2010 Junior College Player of the Year, came to the Bulls in the offseason and has made an immediate impact. She leads the team in scoring and is third in rebounds at 4.4 per game.

PROJECTED STARTERS West Virginia G Sarah Miles, 6 PPG G Liz Repella, 13.5 G Korinne Campbell, 5.8 F Madina Ali, 13.8 C Asya Bussie, 7.4 Marshall G Andrea Smith, 16.5 PPG G Andrell Smith, 7.4 G Kaneisha Saunders, 7.2 F Leondra Doomes-Stephens, 6.8 C Porche Grant, 7.8

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and Cincinnati, who have a combined 31-6 record.

But the Mountaineers now know that they can’t overlook their matchup with South Florida Sunday.

“This South Florida game is going to be a must-win for us,” Jones said. “We have to bounce back and get this out of our minds. I honestly think we can contend for the Big East. We just have to play hard again.” brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

SCOUTING REPORT – The Bulls are without their leading scorer from their loss to WVU last season, Dominique Jones. Jones was chosen 25th overall by the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, where he is averaging 7.8 minutes and 2.4 points-per-game. Jones scored 28 points against the Mountaineers last season. Jarrid Famous was the team’s next highest scoring, finishing with six points.

– Famous and guard Anthony Crater are the only two players in South Florida’s projected starting lineup who played against the Mountaineers last season.

Ron Anderson is a transfer from Kansas State, while Hugh Robertson and Jawanza Poland are junior college transfers.

– South Florida enters Sunday’s matchup last in the Big East in scoring offense, turnover margin and assist-to-turnover margin. USF is second-to-last in the conference in field-goal percentage. In last season’s matchup, the Bulls shot just 32.7 percent from the field and scored just 20 points in the second half.

– South Florida hasn’t won an away game since defeating DePaul on March 2, 2010, including an 0-7 mark on the road this season. USF has never beaten WVU in Morgantown but has only been outscored by an average of seven points in the two games.

PROJECTED STARTERS West Virginia G Truck Bryant, 12.1 PPG G Casey Mitchell, 16.8 F John Flowers, 9.5 F Kevin Jones, 13.8 C Dan Jennings, 2.1 Marshall G Hugh Robertson, 8.2 PPG G Jawanza Poland, 10.3 G Anthony Crater, 4.3 F Jarrid Famous, 9.4 F Ron Anderson, Jr., 8.2

RIFLE

Top-ranked Mountaineers host No. 2 Alaska Saturday

BY BRAD JOYAL SPORTS WRITER

It is rare for a match of the top two ranked teams in any sport to occur during the regular season.

For the West Virginia rifle team, this weekend when the No. 1 Mountaineers host No. 2 AlaskaFa i r b a n k s (6-2) will mark the second time WVU has faced the No. 2-ranked team this Zublasing season.

WVU (80, 5-0 GARC) hosted last year’s national champion, TCU, on Oct. 24, losing to the thenranked No. 2 Horned Frogs 4675-4663.

The Mountaineers were without senior Nicco Campriani and sophomore Petra Zublasing in that match, though.

When it comes to matches the team looks forward to, WVU head coach Jon Hammond said there aren’t many bigger than Alaska.

“We like to have them on the schedule,” Hammond said. “It’s one of the bigger matches with all of the history and tradition involved, and it’s a match we look forward to each year.”

While the late 1980s and 1990s was dominated by the Mountaineers, who won 11 of the 13 national titles between 1986 and 1998, Alaska-Fairbanks has been the stronger squad as of late.

The Nanooks have cap-

tured nine of their 10 titles since 1999, including three of the last five.

Both teams have the reputation of being involved in the NCAA Championships. WVU (14) and Alaska (10) have combined to win 24 of the 30 rifle national championships.

With the NCAA Championships in sight, Hammond said this weekend will provide a strong measuring stick of where his team is, while also providing a challenge for his team looking to improve each match.

“We want to keep testing and challenging ourselves,” Hammond said. “There are four regular season and three postseason matches for us to improve before the NCAA Championships.

“We want to become the best team we can, and these situations against good teams will help us get better.”

With the addition of Zublasing, who made her debut last weekend, WVU appears to have one of its best squads in its history. The Appiano, Italy, native brought first-place finishes in both disciplines in the team’s win over Akron last weekend, proving to be another weapon for arguably the nation’s best team.

“She’s definitely had a big impact,” Hammond said.

“She’ll continue to shoot good results. Her ability was nothing we just suddenly found out about her. We expect her to be a big contributor.”

In the team’s eight wins, the Mountaineers have averaged a margin of victory of 81.5 marks. Heading into the post-

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Capital Classic should continue As a student at West Virginia University and also a sports writer, it can be tough at times to remain objective while watching the Mountaineers compete in a game.

On a daily basis, I rub elbows with many of the athletes that play in those contests, so it’s natural to want to see them succeed.

This was especially true in Wednesday night’s Capital Classic against Marshall.

However, my job requires me to give an unbiased, honest opinion of what exactly happens on the field of play.

Following the men’s basketball team’s 75-71 loss to the Thundering Herd, it would have been easy for me to be upset, but I have become numb to the successes and failures that have occurred in my time at the institution.

Immediately after the loss, a majority of WVU fans and most media members made the call to eliminate the annual matchup against Marshall from the schedule entirely.

Arguments were abundant in the moments after the final buzzer went off.

Some said it was unfair the Mountaineers had to travel to the lowly Charleston Civic Center to play the game.

Others whined about how this so-called detour during WVU’s brutal Big East Conference schedule was too much of a distraction.

Many said that former West Virginia governor Joe Manchin – who sat in the second row of the Civic Center crowd behind WVU’s bench Wednesday – concocted the alleged rivalry.

I thought to myself, how is this game any different than when Pittsburgh plays Duquesne in the City Game?

The last argument, and probably the most widely used, is that the Mountaineers have nothing to gain from playing a lesser team like Marshall.

Instead of jumping to a conclusion about the game last night, I let everything soak in for 24 hours and listened to what many of my fellow students had to say about the rivalry.

After some deep thought, the Capital Classic is a great event, and it should be played annually with a few minor changes.

Let’s start with the last excuse that many are using about last night’s debacle. According to RealtimeRPI.com, WVU’s RPI heading into the contest was No. 9, while Marshall settled in at No. 56.

If the Mountaineers had won last night’s contest, it would have been looked at as a quality win in the eyes of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee.

It was not just last night that the Herd was a formidable opponent.

In the past 10 years, the Capital Classic has been decided by single digits nine times.

As for the arena, sure, the Civic Center is a dreary, old venue opened in 1959, but in covering the last two Capital Classics, I will be the first to tell you it is an environment unlike many others.

The almost 13,000 fans in attendance are essentially directly on top of the court, and each fanbase interacts well with each other during the emotional ebb and flow of the game.

As for the scheduling of the game, it should not be played in mid-January.

Rather, it should take place during mid-December, preferably the week before Christmas in the run up to each team’s conference slate.

This will allow each team to prepare for the tough grind of conference play and permit each team to cap non-conference play with a hated foe.

The biggest problem with the game, however, is that many Mountaineer fans remain arrogant toward what is

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Turnbull: Transfer Alexander Meade will be ‘special’

By Matthew Peaslee Sports Writer

Christmas came late for the West Virginia wrestling team.

A former top recruit landed on the Wrestling Pavilion doorstep just weeks after the December holiday.

Enrolling at WVU (4-4) for the spring 2011 semester, Alexander Meade isn’t the normal transfer student-athlete.

Coming to Morgantown

from Oklahoma State, Meade was considered the best high school recruit in the country coming out of Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Del., in 2008.

He wrestled for one season at OSU and made his Mountaineer debut in the “Beauty and the Beast” match last Friday at the Coliseum, in the team’s loss to Michigan State.

Although he lost his inaugural bout, he did win over WVU

head coach Craig Turnbull.

“When he was lying out there, totally empty, that impresses me,” Turnbull said.

“He’s one match closer to getting in shape, and he’s going to be something special.”

Prior to the meet, Turnbull questioned whether allowing Meade to compete so soon to his arrival was the right decision. After all, he would be wrestling at the 174-pound mark, instead of his more com-

fortable 165 pounds.

One look at Meade assured Turnbull he had nothing to worry about, though.

“He put that little competitive smile on and said, ‘put me in,’’’ Turnbull said.

Meade came out of high school as one of the most decorated grapplers across the country. In his last two years of high school, he was an undaunted 83-0 and was twice named a “Beast of the East.”

“He’s got a lot of pride,” Turnbull said. “He won everything there is to win in high school. He was the No. 1-ranked recruit coming out of high school, and he made the junior world team last year.”

Aside from adjusting to a new semester in the class room, Turnbull said Meade will need to adjust to a different workout regime at West Virginia as opposed to Oklahoma State. Once he does

get in shape, Turnbull warns competitors to watch out for Meade.

He will get his first taste of Eastern Wrestling League action this weekend when the Mountaineers head to Bloomsburg (11-2) Friday at 7 p.m. and Clarion (3-2) Saturday at 7 p.m.

West Virginia completed its dual-meet schedule with a loss to Michigan State last Friday. matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU starts EAGL season vs. No. 10 N.C. State Maryland will help prep by sebouh majarian sports writer

West Virginia gymnastics coach Linda Burdette-Good had a specific goal in mind when she set up the 2011 schedule.

“I wanted to compete against the best schools we could,” she said.

No. 18 West Virginia will begin its East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) season in Raleigh, N.C., as the Mountaineers compete against No. 10 N.C. State (0-1).

The Mountaineers (2-1) will face their third-ranked opponent this season.

The team holds a 2-1 record against those opponents, and there is more to come, as the team will face four more ranked foes over the course of

the next two months.

Conference opponents haven’t been a problem for the Mountaineers, as they have accumulated a 251-62-3 record against EAGL foes. During the last four years, WVU has not lost more than two league meets in a season.

However, there is always room for improvement, which is what WVU will try to do this weekend against the Wolfpack.

“We need to get mentally stronger,” Burdette-Good said.

“It’s not their lack of ability; it was a matter of us getting distracted.”

Burdette-Good is looking for seniors like Amy Bieski, Emily Kerwin and Faye Meaden, to set a standard for the team heading into conference play.

“Not only should they step up, but they have to be verbal

enough to help the freshmen and underclassmen figure out what they have to do,” Burdette-Good said.

Freshman Hope Sloanhoffer continues her early season success, as she was named EAGL Specialist and Rookie of the Week for the second-consecutive week.

Sloanhoffer earned a 9.85 on floor and a 9.8 on vault against Georgia. The Cornwall, N.Y., native is ranked sixth nationally on beam, as well as No. 18 on vault and No. 28 on floor.

Following a 196.725-192.125 loss to No. 5 Georgia Monday, the team was supposed to have an off day Tuesday but instead elected to go back to work at Carey Gym. According to BurdetteGood, it was the reserves that wanted the practice, which

ended up lasting more than two hours and was described as a really good practice.

“If they don’t come in and train for the event, they’re putting themselves further and further back from competing,” Burdette-Good said.

Burdette-Good, who is entering her 37th season at West Virginia, is thrilled to see the reserves’ competitiveness, because she know it can only lead to good things.

“The harder they push (for a spot in the lineup), the better we get,” she said.

The Mountaineers have the edge in the all-time series against N.C. State with a 2212 lead. The two schools have combined for six EAGL titles since 2000. sebouh.majarian@mail.wvu.edu

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Michigan QB Forcier tweets he’s transferring ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier, who helped the Wolverines win the first four games of the Rich Rodriguez era before slipping on the depth chart and in the classroom, is leaving the school.

“Its time for me to go,” Forcier wrote on Twitter late Wednesday. Messages seeking comment were left with Forcier and his father on Thursday.

Forcier, a sophomore, backed up Denard Robinson in eight games last season. He was ruled academically ineligible to play in the Jan. 1 Gator Bowl.

Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said last week that Forcier was no longer with the program as he introduced coach Brady Hoke as Rodriguez’s successor.

“I hate acting like I’m dodging questions,” Brandon said Jan. 12 when asked about Forcier’s status. “But there are certain limitations as to what I can talk about relative to any student’s academic status with the university.”

Michael Forcier, who traveled to Ann Arbor recently in the hopes of helping his son earn another chance with the Wolverines, said he was disappointed that Brandon said what he did.

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Continued from page 8 It’s safe to say Carey, who led his team to a record-breaking 78-21 victory over Marshall, is looking for more. His team will look to improve on what seemed to be a flawless performance before taking on South Florida Saturday at the WVU Coliseum.

“We’ve got to get better in certain areas,” Carey said.

“We’ve got a long road to go.”

Despite a 50-35 advantage on the boards, Carey wasn’t happy with his team’s aggres-

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“He could’ve used different words, but the new sheriff sent the media into a frenzy,” Michael Forcier said last week.

“Tate didn’t flunk out, but he had two incomplete grades.

If he was given a chance by at least one professor to make up the work and get a grade, he would be eligible.”

Forcier was a prep star in San Diego who wound up starting for Michigan in his college debut.

He played ahead of Robinson during the 2009 season when both were freshmen, and his picture wound up on a Sports Illustrated cover.

Freshman Devin Gardner replaced Robinson when he briefly left the game after getting hit hard while Forcier put a towel over his head on the sideline.

Afterward, Forcier told annarbor.com, “All you need to know is I’m out,” though his father insisted he wouldn’t transfer and was simply frustrated.

Forcier threw for 2,647 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 20 games with the Wolverines. His older brothers, Jason and Chris, both transferred from the first college they attended.

“With the past transfers, we all knew what was going on each time,” Michael Forcier

said. “With this one, I have no idea why they don’t want Tate here anymore.”

siveness. In addition, he didn’t like the 17 turnovers, four of which coming from senior point guard Sarah Miles.

“This game shows us what our potential is,” said center Ayana Dunning. “But, it also showed us our flaws. There are stuff that we can go out and work on in practice.”

Marshall had just eight healthy players and dealt with foul trouble, giving the Mountaineers a distinct advantage – one they won’t necessarily have in Big East Conference play.

As WVU gears up for its sixth conference game against the

Bulls, Saturday in the Coliseum at 4 p.m., it does so well-rested.

The Mountaineers pulled their starters midway through the second half. Even most of the team’s key reserves got a rest in the second half.

“We used everybody,” Repella said.

With a lead in tact, Carey may plan to utilize his bench again against USF, which has lost its last six games. The Bulls have yet to win a game since Dec. 19, when they defeated SMU 61-55.

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ultimately one of the university’s biggest rivals.

Many are simply turning a blind eye to the Herd because they are not a national contender, and because they simply are not the breadwinner of the state.

Until this is remedied by way of recognition at WVU, Marshall will continue to be the thorn in the Mountaineers’ backside on a yearly basis.

season, Hammond said it is important for the team to experience high-pressure situations to gain confidence.

“It’s definitely important to keep shooting good scores,” Hammond said. “We want to keep working and always benefiting from situations we’re in. As we gain confidence and experience in these situations, it will bring good results at the end of the season.”

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LSU hires Steve Kragthorpe as offensive coordinator (AP) — A person familiar with the hiring says former Louisville and Tulsa head coach Steve Kragthorpe will be named the offensive coordinator at LSU. LSU head coach Les Miles is on a recruiting trip and is expected to make Kragthorpe’s appointment official soon, the person told The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made.

Kragthorpe will fill the post vacated by Gary Crowton, who after four seasons at LSU has taken a similar position on Randy Edsall’s first-year staff at Maryland.

Kragthorpe, who coached at Louisville from 2007-09, will guide an LSU offense that ranked fourth in the 12-team Southeastern Conference in rushing and last in passing in 2010.

Record 56 players bolt college early for NFL draft (AP) — Cam Newton and Nick Fairley of national champion Auburn are among 56 non-seniors who applied for

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April’s NFL draft – a record total, but only three more than last year.

The uncertainty surrounding the league’s labor situation does not appear to have had a significant effect on underclassmen opting to declare for the draft.

The NFL released the list Wednesday, and it’s the fifth time in seven years that more than 50 players were granted what the league calls “special eligibility.”

There were 53 players in 2010 and 2008, the previous high; 52 in 2006; 51 in 2005.

Newton, a quarterback, and Fairley, a defensive tackle, are joined by three other AllAmerican juniors heading to the draft: Kentucky receiver-returner Randall Cobb, Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers and LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson.

Still, there weren’t any surprising additions to the list – or omissions.

Most underclassmen who were deciding whether to enter the draft had made their choices public by Saturday’s deadline to tell the NFL they wanted to leave school early.

One top underclassman not on the list: Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, who had said he would be returning to school.

WVU for Big East Champs

By Ethan Rohrbaugh Sports Writer

The West Virginia swimming and diving teams will play host to Maryland, Saturday, in a dual meet at 1 p.m. in the WVU Natatorium.

It will be the regular season finale for the WVU men’s squad, as both the men’s and women’s teams gear up for Big East Conference Championships in mid-February.

“It should be a pretty close meet,” said head coach Vic Riggs. “The guys want to end their season with a win, and it’s important for them to swim well.”

West Virginia was last in dual-meet action Jan. 8, when the men (3-2) defeated Pittsburgh, 158-142, while the women (2-5) fell to the Panthers, 194-104, in Pittsburgh.

The win on the men’s side was only the third victory over its rivals in 30 years, and marked the first time WVU was able to best the Panthers in back-to-back seasons.

“But, we’re not satisfied,” Riggs said. “We want to beat them in the conference championships.”

Senior George Farquhar had

the standout performance in the swimming edition of the Backyard Brawl, winning three individual titles for the Mountaineers, as well as helping the 200 medley relay squad to a first-place finish.

Junior Taylor Camp and sophomore Jared Goldthorpe chipped in two individual titles for the WVU men.

Senior Lyn Ann Nelson and sophomores Rachael Burnett and Mandie Nugent accounted for the Mountaineers’ four first-place finishes, as Nugent led the ladies with two individual titles.

“We’ve been pretty banged up with injuries, but we just need to remember what our season is about,” Riggs said.

“We’re just going to do what we do and take care of our business and just race.”

Last time out for the Terps, the men’s team (1-7) fell to Penn State and Pitt, while the women’s team (7-2) bested Pitt and Villanova and lost to PSU. Last season in College Park, Md., WVU split its dual meet with the Terps, winning 136107 on the men’s side and losing 133-108 in the women’s. ethan.rohrbaugh@mail.wvu.edu

Tennis

WVU, Samara opens season with three-match road trip

By Derek Denneny Sports Writer

The West Virginia tennis team will open its season this weekend when it travels to Louisville, Ky., to square off against Bowling Green Saturday.

The Mountaineers will then take on Louisville Sunday before traveling to Morehead State on Monday.

“We’re excited to start the season,” said first-year head coach Tina Samara. “It looks as if everyone came back from winter break fit and ready to compete.”

Bowling Green finished 1210 last season.

WVU will then take on Louisville in a Big East Conference

duel on Sunday.

“We have the tools to compete highly this season,” Samara said. “We just have to get our points when we’re supposed to, and we can’t give up any free ones.”

The Mountaineers did not face the conference rival last season. WVU will cap off its extended weekend on Monday when it takes on Morehead State.

The Mountaineers took down the Eagles 6-1 when the two teams met last season.

“We’re looking forward to starting the season,” she said.

“We’re going to compete hard and hopefully come home with a few wins.” derek.denneny@mail.wvu.edu

Worship Directory Worship Directory THE MORGANTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST meets at 361 Scott Avenue (near the Ramanda Inn). Sunday bible study is at 9:30. worship begins at 10:30.

Sunday evening college church is at 6:00 p.m. at our christian Student Center (2923 University Avenue) next to the Evansdale Residential Complex. For further information call 599-6151, 296-3736 or 216-9100. or email info@morgantowncoc.org

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1BR, BEVERLY AVE. WD. FREE parking.

BCKRentals.com.

304-594-1200.

Call

Location,Location, Location!

BLUE SKY REALTY LLC

Available May 1, 2, 3, Bedroom All Utilities Paid Apartments , Houses, Townhouses

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

304-292-7990 DOWNTOWN!!! 3BR, A/C, W/D, 1 block from PRT, walk to Main Campus. $440/person/month plus gas & electric.

Call Steve at 304-288-6012 FIVE (5) 1/BR APARTMENTS NOW available. West Run, Morgantown. $600/mo each plus $300/dep. NO PETS. Call Jess: 304-290-8572.

FOUR BEDROOM TOWN HOME behind Mountainlair. W/D, parking, lease/deposit, NO PETS. May 2011 $450/each.

304-692-6549

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da-classifieds@mail.wvu.edu or www.da.wvu.edu/classifieds UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

AFFORDABLE LUXURY Now Leasing 2011 1 & 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartments Prices Starting at $485 Garages, W/D, Walk In Closets Sparkling Pool 2 Min From Hospital & Downtown Bus Service

Bon Vista &The Villas

599-1880

www.morgantownapartments.com

UNIQUE APARTMENTS

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Metro Property Management “The Largest & Finest Selection of Properties” Now Leasing for 2011-2012 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Unfurnished 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance & Enforcement Officer Off Street parking

DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES Phone: 304-292-0900

STARTING AS LOW AS $510.00 PER PERSON PLUS UTILITIES Glenlock 2BR 2BA $510/Person $1020

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

Available Now or for May 2011

PLUS UTILITIES

2 & 3/BR

Ashley Oaks 2BR $380/Person $760

Newly Remodeled Close to main campus

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

W/D, DW, AC Private Parking Pets/Fee (Three unrelated only)

304 - 296 - 4998

Skyline Skyline

1BR 2BR

$450/Perosn

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

$675 $900 $595 $740 $795

w w w. m e t r o p r o p e r t y m g m t . n e t 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.

PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS

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

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

OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCATION LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, and GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED

* 1BR

438 Stewart

* 2BR

AC/W&D/PARKING 452 Stewart 454 Stewart 470 Stewart

$390/415 + Elec $600/650 + Util

* 2BR

464 Stewart 14 Jacob St.

$760 + Elec $600 + Gas

* 2BR

Near Stadium/Hosp.

AC/Free Parking

$680 + Util

* 3BR

502 Stewart 14 Jacob St.

$825 + Util $900 + Gas

Scott Properties, LLC

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

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

NOW LEASING 1,2,3/BR Apartments for May 2011. No pets. 304-288-6374 or 304-594-3365 POSSIBLE SHORT-TERM LEASE: 2/BR. AC. WD. Close to campus. NO PETS. $650/mo. 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

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) 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 Call For Information

304-322-0046 wwwmotownapts.com SIX BEDROOM near all campuses. D/W, w/d, central air, offtreet parking. $400/each.

Available May 2011. NO PETS 304-692-6549

S M I T H R E N TA L S , L L C 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent AVAILABLE MAY 2011 Check out: www.smithrentalsllc.com

(304)322-1112

SOUTH PARK 1-BR ATTRACTIVE, spacious, private. Excellent condition.

Minutes to campus. Heat included.

Off-street parking. Lease/deposit. No pets. 304-296-3919.

TERRACE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1-2-3/bedroom deluxe furnished & unfurnished townhouse & garden apartments.

Centrally located to university campuses.

No Pets allowed. 304-292-8888.

www.ricerentals.com

304-225-7777

211 Willey Street Corner or Willey and High 2-Bedroom Swipe Card Entry Camera System Large Laurndry Facitities D/W, Micro Wave

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS WWW.PRETERENTAL.COM

304-598-RENT

Office Open Monday-Saturday 2 miles to Hospital and Schools

High Street Apartments

3 bedrm/2bath. Close to Sunnyside. Extra rooms! Yard. WD. bckrentals.com. Call 304-594-1200.

SOUTH PARK!!-2/BR plus Study, A/C, W/D, 1-car Garage & quiet setting across from Morgantown High. $450/per/person/month plus utilities. Call Steve at 304-288-6012

RICE RENTALS

www.grayclifftownhomes.com www.rystanplacetownhomes.com www.lewislandingtownhomes.com

UNFURNISHED HOUSES

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

599-4407

: Brand New 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Townhomes : Granite Countertops : Stainless Steel Appliances : Central Air Conditioning : Garage : Club House, Exercise Room, Pool

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

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

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.

304-685-9550.

WILKINS RENTALS 304-292-5714

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

FURNISHED HOUSES 4/BR HOUSE LOCATED ON Pearl Ave behind downtown Dairy Mart. $1100/mo plus utilities. Available June 2011. Call: 304-692-7587.

scottpropertiesllc.com

CHARMING 3/BR 1/BA W/D, UPDATED Kitchen and bath. Basement. 5 min. walk to campus.

Very clean.

No Pets. $1300+utilities.

Available 06/11.

704-281-4237.

SHORT TERM LEASE AVAILABLE. 2/BR Stewart St. W/D, No Pets. 304-288-6374 or 304-594-3365

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

304-319-1498

4 BR Houses. Campus & Jones Ave. Rent includes all basic Util., W/D, parking, more. 304-292-5714 2/BR, 1/BA HOUSE: STAR CITY. WALK to Crockett’s. 452 Westwood St. W/D. Pets OK. $540/mo+deposit. $100/off 1st/mo.

Pearand-Corp./Shawn Kelly/Broker.

292-7171 3-4/BR WALK TO CAMPUS W/D, some parking. Lease/Deposit.

Available 6/1/11. No pets. Max Rentals 304-291-8423 3/4BR HOUSE. PARTIALLY FURNISHED. Lease/deposit. WD. Off-street parking. No Pets. 5min walk to downtown campus.

724-258-8314 or 724-255-5732.

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.

3BR HOMES AVAILABLE. CONVENIENT to all campuses. WD/DW. CAC. Off-street parking. Very nice. Lease/deposit. No Pets.

Available May 2011. 304-692-6549.

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 AS MANY AS 4 PEOPLE, BOTH APARTMENTS IN DUPLEX. 700 East Brockway.

2/Baths, 2/Kitchens, 4/BR’s. Free Laundry.

Free Parking.

Yard.

W/W. $375/MONTH/TOTAL EACH APARTM E N T . P A R T L Y REMODELED/RESTORED. Available May 16. Call Shawn, BROKER Pearand 304-292-7171 AVAILABLE 5/8/11. 3 AND 4 BR house. Recently remodeled. Partially furnished. Close to campus. Off-street parking. 296-8801 or 291-8288.

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.

COMFORTABLE LARGE 3 BEDROOM FR, DR, with basement. Near Ruby and Law Center. $900: and others. Available May 2011. 304-276-3792 GREEN PROPERTIES: Downtown 4/BR, 2/full bath. Free Parking! W/D, DW, A/C, & hardwood floors. $500/month per person. No Pets. 304-216-3402

ROOMMATES ROOMMATE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for 4 bedroom 4 bath apt in evansdale. $450 p/m includes w/d, d/w, a/c, and off street parking. 304-482-7919.

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

WANTED TO SUBLET WEST RUN. 4BR. INDIVIDUAL LEASE. January paid. $375/month.

Call 304-203-6677, 304-745-3727 or 304-203-8695.

HOUSES FOR SALE 275 MCCULLOUGH ST. HOUSE- 5BR, 4BATH. 2125 sq ft including finished basement. -Newer windows, doors, siding, deck, roof, water heater & DISHWASHER. Includes WASHER & DRYER and all appliances. Large 35’ x 20’ deck with beautiful backyard, great for entertaining. Ample storage, plenty of parking, can park over 6 vehicles. Very short walking distance to stadium (3 mins). Short walking distance to Ruby Hospital (10 mins).

Pics: http://www.homesbyowner.com/71479. Call 304-280-8110/304-233-8109.

2000 2BR/2BATH MOBILE HOME, walking distance to PRT/HSC, excellent condition/one owner. Available July 1. motown735@hotmail.com

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks.

Any make! Any model! Any condition!

282-2560

HELP WANTED

S m i t h R e n ta l s , L L C AVAILABLE MAY 2011

JERSEY SUBS - HIRING DAYTIME CASHIER 11-2p.m. Also cooks & drivers.

All shifts. Experience preferred. Apply: 1756 Mileground.

Check out: www.smithrentalsllc.com

LOCAL TANNING SALON NOW ACCEPTING applications for part-time employment. Call 304-292-8266 between 12:00 & 8:00p.m.

(304) 322-1112

The Daily Athenaeum Business Office is now accepting applications for Student Office Assistants Prior office experience preferred.

Apply in person: 284 Prospect St.

Attach Class Schedule EOE

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

!!BARTENDING. $300 A DAY potential.

No experience necessary. Training available. Become a bartender. Age: 18 plus.

800-965-6520 Ext. 285

Houses For Rent

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING DAY SHIFT COOKS AND DRIVERS. Apply in person.

PARALEGAL, LEGAL SECRETARY, LAW CLERK for established downtown comercial lawyer. Please e-mail resume to kpappaslaw@labs.net

Computer Graphic Artist & Production Foreman The Daily Athenaeum is now accepting applications in the Production “Department for Computer Graphic Artist & Production Foremen.

Experience Preferred Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Flash Apply at 284 Prospect Street Bring Class Schedule EOE

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