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Clements agrees to 5-year contract

BY JOEL MORALES ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR

West Virginia University President James P. Clements has agreed to a new five-year contract which will increase his salary $200,000 by next summer.

The new contract, which was approved by the Higher Education Policy Commission last Fri-

day, gives Clements a pay raise from $450,000 to $550,000 starting in June 30, 2011. Starting in June 30, 2012, Clements will make $650,000 per year through the remaining four years of his contract.

He will also be eligible for a percentage increase received by non-classified employees and additional increases based on a

yearly review, the contract states.

“I’m very honored and thankful to the board for their belief in me and the direction of the University,” Clements said. “I didn’t negotiate. I took what they offered.”

Clements could also make additional incentives if parts of the University’s 2020 strategic plan are completed. Those specific

incentives will be in the finalized contract within the next 180 days and that money will come from private funds.

“His performance over the last two years has been exemplary,” said WVU Board of Governors Chairwoman Carolyn Long. “Stability is very important to the University, especially when he has that kind of lead-

ership, so it was important to us to get him a contract that we thought was fair.”

In addition, Clements’ new agreement states that he can serve as a paid member of a board of directors or consultant to a public or private corporate or associational body. His contract in 2009 stated that he could not do so.

Clements can also become a professor at the University during or after the contract is up.

If Clements is fired without cause by the WVU Board of Governors, he would be entitled to reassignment within the University.

Long said an effort was made

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‘Justice has been done’ “Justice has been done. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaida.”

— Barack Obama, U.S. President

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Formerly knows as the ‘Fusion Party’, the new administration of SGA is sworn into office.

Incoming SGA administration sworn in

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Students rally at the top of High Street in celebration death of Osama Bin Laden.

WVU students head to streets, burn couches in reaction to Bin Laden’s death by david ryan and john terry

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Hundreds of students watched as a couch erupted in flames at the intersection of High and Willey Streets Sunday night, marking the death of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden.

Chants of “America, F--k Yeah,” “God Bless America,” “Eat S--t Pitt” and “Let’s Go ... Mountaineers” roared across the crowded streets, as West Virginia University students stood on ledges and church steps with cell phones and American flags in-hand.

President Barack Obama told the nation of the Al Qaida leader’s demise in a late-night press conference Sunday.

Watch video from the fire on High Street on our website at www.thedaonline.com

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“Justice has been done,” Obama announced. “Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaida.”

The President announced he had authorized a mission earlier Sunday to kill the terrorist leader in Abbottabad, Pakistan, after months of intelligence gathering.

A couch burns in the middle of a street in downtown Morgantown, as WVU students celebrate the death of Osama Bin Laden.

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Students participate in green car competition

By Lydia Nuzum Staff Writer

A group of engineering students at West Virginia University is set to compete against 15 other schools in the EcoCAR competition, a program challenging students to reengineer more environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles.

The contest, which focuses on vehicle integration of advanced propulsion technologies, requires teams to redesign a vehicle donated by General Motors. Teams are asked to focus on aspects such as energy

consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability.

Nicholas Cavender, a graduate public relations major and graduate assistant for EcoCAR, said the project is in its third and final year, and WVU is set to compete at the GM Proving Grounds in Milford, Mich., and in D. C. from June 5 to June 16.

“It’s a very good project for fostering the skills these students need out in the job market,” Cavender said.

Cavender said the team includes 13 mechanical engineering students working on the final phases of the car, as

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well as a seven-student outreach team.

The WVU team has elected to design a hybrid vehicle, said Nathan Levine, a senior mechanical engineering major.

Levine said the design incorporated both a 330-volt lithium-ion battery and a diesel engine. The design also possesses features such as regenerative breaking, which allows the vehicle to convert breaking power to recharge the battery.

“It takes energy that would otherwise be dissipated to heat and utilizes it,” Levine said.

Levine said the car also hosts

a variety of optimized features, including a display that regulates all the sensors in the vehicle and communicates with the battery and the engine.

“It’s a very intelligent vehicle,” Levine said. “It essentially knows how to control itself.”

Levine said working on the EcoCAR has given him many learning opportunities, including the chance to visit MathWorks, one of the teams corporate sponsors, in Nadick, Mass.

Levine believes the pro-

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INSIDE THIS EDITION West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith capped off a good spring with a great Gold-Blue Spring Game performance on Friday. SPORTS PAGE 14

Members of the new West Virginia University Student Government Association administration were sworn into office.

SGA President Jason Bailey, Vice President Megan Callaghan and members of the new Board of Governors and Athletic Council thanked the outgoing administration for their work and dedication.

Bailey and Callaghan delivered their inaugural addresses, highlighting the major goals of their administration.

Bailey said improving retention rates, reforming the elections code and restoring the organizations’ integrity would be priorities.

“This is not a stopping point by any means,” Bailey said.

“There is still a lot of work to be done.”

Ken Gray, vice president of

Student Affairs, said the event was held to recognize the accomplishments of the outgoing administration and to welcome the next generation of leaders.

Gray, who gave the ceremony’s opening remarks, highlighted some of the projects SGA has completed this year.

Gray cited the passage of the Landlord Tenant Bill, the changes made to residence hall visitation policy and the ground breaking on the Mylan Park Club Sports Facility as victories, which will impact students for years to come.

“I have watched you successfully complete many of your platform goals and accomplish some that were started in previous administrations,” he said.

Outgoing SGA president Chris Lewallen presented Gov. Ryan Campione with the Governor of the Year Award.

Lewallan said the award is

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Alumni to be awarded honorary degrees

BY Mike Atkinson Correspondent

Three West Virginia University alumni were chosen to receive honorary doctorate degrees at this May’s graduation.

George Bennett and H.T. Yang from the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, and Thomas Menighan from the School of Pharmacy were selected to receive honorary doctorates in the field of science.

The awards are given to individuals showing outstanding qualities and leadership in their field of study, said Perry Schwinghammer, chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy for the School of Pharmacy.

Schwinghammer said Menighan, an alumnus of the WVU School of Pharmacy, worked his way to becoming CEO of the American Pharmacists Association.

The APA has more than 60,000 members and is one of the most prestigious organi-

zations within the pharmacy field, he said.

“Menighan is very active in our school and its programs,” Schwinghammer said. “He is chair of the (WVU School of Pharmacy) Visiting Committee.”

Gene Cilento, dean of the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at WVU, said Yang and Bennett are both very deserving of the award.

Yang went to the University of California Santa Barbara, a school known for its engineering program, and Bennett has had a great career in health care, Cilento said.

“It is quite an honor for us and the college,” he said. “To have two (people) selected in one year is phenomenal.”

Cilento said both award winners are positive role models for current WVU engineering students.

“We are delighted to have (Yang and Bennett) back on campus to visit,” Cilento said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

DRAFT DAY SUCCESS Four former West Virginia football players were picked in the NFL Draft on Saturday. They were all on the defensive side.

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of Undergraduate Academic Affairs Elizabeth Dooley, this is incorrect.

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versity has made a lot of progress, Clements said. Those changes include a $23 million investment in recreational field construction and the plans for a new student health and wellness center.

“Enrollment rate is at an alltime high, research is at an alltime high, fund-raising budgets jumped last year. We hired a couple of new leaders at the University and launched the strategic plan,” he said. “We’ve done a lot of good things.”

The University has been able to accomplish these changes while keeping tuition low, Clements said. He said the University’s peer institutions pay more than $3,100 per student in average tuition.

Clements said the University plans to increase faculty and staff salaries this year, as well. “(Clements) has found that

money within the University by doing some adjustments and being very proactive and watching how we spend our money,” Long said.

Clements said he looks forward to the upcoming years and watching WVU reach its full potential.

“We are going to continue to focus on high quality education.

We are really trying to drive the research enterprise and continue to serve the wonderful citizens of West Virginia,” Clements said.

Clements was hired in June 2009 after serving as the provost at Towson University. His original two-year contract was set to end on June 30.

At the BOG’s Feb. 4 meeting, the new contract was finalized and sent to HEPC for approval.

jor, said he has enjoyed the opportunity to work on the EcoCAR and gained useful knowledge for his future career.

“This is a great project to work on because it shows you what your going to be doing in your future career,” Heller said. “We basically got thrown into this. This project has been going on for three years, and we finally get the opportunity to add our input. It’s been a pleasure and an honor to work

on the WVU EcoCAR.” WVU EcoCAR’s primary sponsors include GM, the United States Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory.

Sixteen colleges will be competing in the EcoCAR competition, including Ohio State University, North Carolina State University, Michigan Technological University and Pennsylvania State University.

“Ryan has probably accomplished more than any other Continued from page 1 governor, ever,” he said.

While accepting the award, given each year to the member Campione shifted the focus of the Board of Governors who from himself onto those he said has best served the University had helped him along the way. during their term.

“In order to make the bigger

picture, it takes a bunch of individual puzzle pieces,” Campione said. “I challenge you, don’t be that individual piece.

Together, let’s form the bigger picture.”

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West Virginia University students celebrate and burn a couch near the corner of High Street and Willey Street on Sunday evening following the announcement by U.S. President Barack Obama that Osama Bin Laden is dead.

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A couch burns in the middle of the street in downtown Morgantown, as WVU students celebrate the death of Osama Bin Laden.

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Continued from page 1 The announcement was held until DNA results confirmed the identity of the terrorist leader.

Students took to the streets shortly after the news broke, with reports of fireworks and couch fires via Twitter.

Sgt. Chad Barker of the WVU Police Department said there had been “quite a few complaints” around campus of celebrations, mostly around Towers.

Mel Moraes, senior public relations major, said she first noticed crowds gathering while driving through Sunnyside for dinner.

“We drove down Grant Street, just minding our own business, and saw on Third Street there was a big fire,” she said. “A lot of people from Summit Hall and Honors were walking to look at it. Everyone had out their phone and cameras out taking photos of it.”

Alex Joneoc, sophomore criminology major, was in Sunnyside Sunday night despite a 10 a.m. final.

“I’m out here because the jacka-- is dead,” Joneoc said.

“My uncle was in the Pentagon (on 9/11) and almost got hit, so this for him.”

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Tyler Steele, senior electrical engineering major, said it was “thrilling” to see the United States kill Bin Laden.

“I remember the exact feeling from when September 11th happened,” he said. “I remember how scared I was. I was terrified of what happened.”

One students also had a personal connection to the news.

Cpl. Kevin Lay, sophomore management and information systems major, has served two tours in Iraq and Africa as a Marine.

His motivation for joining the Marine Corps was to fight in the war on terror.

“It’s closing a chapter in my life,” he said. “We got Saddam (Hussein), then this happened.”

West Virginia leaders issued statements about the news.

“Osama Bin Laden’s death is a historic and just victory for

this nation,” Sen. Joe Manchin said. “I congratulate the President and salute the brave men and women in our armed services and the intelligence community for their courage, persistence and dedication in carrying out this mission.”

Sen. Jay Rockefeller issued a statement reasserting the country’s commitment to the war on terror.

“The effort continues, and we remain committed to fighting terrorism in any form,” Rockefeller said. “We should be grateful to the extraordinary troops and intelligence professionals who have pursued Bin Laden and everyone else who would do us harm.”

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to increase Clements’ salary to compete with WVU’s peer institutions, most land-grant universities with similarly sized health facilities, athletic departments and research components.

One of those peers, University of Kentucky, pays its President Lee Todd the $400,000 per year. Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee, a former WVU President, earns the most of WVU’s peers at more than $1.5 million.

“People that I’ve talked with are absolutely thrilled that he was staying and that he would be here another five years at least,” Long said. “It felt like it was really the right thing to do for the University.”

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“It’s good experience because the direction the automotive industry is going is with this kind of technology,” Levine said. “They’re going green.”

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Helpful travel advice for summer road trips The feeling of finals week is difficult to describe to anyone who hasn’t been there.

Knowing how all the hard work one has endured during a semester of college could be compromised at the finish line leads to amounts of stress that is unmatched.

But once the week has come to a close, the stress is replaced by thoughts of summer – in other words, an academic-free lifestyle.

While taking a relaxed break from studies is well deserved, students should have fun, and stay safe.

Road Trips Summertime is full of adventures – beach trips, concerts and festivals – all of which are exciting, but getting to them can be dangerous.

When planning to travel, always make sure the vehicle is ready for the road. Proper inspections must be done.

Simply checking the fluid levels before getting on the road could save a traveler from being stranded – a car will not go far without any oil.

Also, never travel with bald tires. New tires are expensive, but neglecting them will cost

much more in the end.

Although many drivers on the road today have GPS systems handy, it is a good idea to keep a map or atlas in the car at all times – technology fails everyday. The last thing you want is to be in an unfamiliar city with no idea where to go.

If you get lost on a highway or interstate, a common solution is to simply drive in the direction of your destination and look for a good place to stop and ask for directions.

For example, if you are traveling to Myrtle Beach from Mor-

gantown and gets lost halfway, just make sure the road you are on is going south or east. Eventually, there will be a sign that will lead to the correct road – most heavily traveled areas have signs from many miles out.

As rule of thumb, highways with even numbers usually are east to west, and ones that are odd are north and south, such as I-79. Never be afraid to stop and ask for directions when necessary.

Driving through multiple states can be hectic. Speed limits are different on al-

most every road, and every state has different laws pertaining to driving. In an unfamiliar area, it is best to stay at a lower speed just to be safe, and do not talk on a cell phone. Some states can fine cell phones as a primary offense, which means police can pull you over for that reason alone.

Summer is a great time to get out drive. But doing so requires a competent and attentive driver. Have a great summer and be safe.

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Remembering one of the great modern photojournalists doug walp guest columnist

The global journalism community lost another of its acclimated constituents to the deadly Libyan conflict on April 20; Academy Award-nominee Tim Hetherington.

His last public remarks came via Twitter, where he updated his followers, “In besieged Libyan city of Misrata. Indiscriminate shelling by Qaddafi forces.

No sign of NATO.” Hetherington was an established photojournalist best known for his contributions to Vanity Fair and his involvement as the co-director of the Oscar-nominated “Restrepo,” which features some of the most intimate lens-work of any modern, embedded media following global conflict today.

However, it was in the besieged city of Misurata where the 41-year-old Hetherington lost his life along with fellow acclaimed photographer, Chris Hondros, who was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Several other journalists and civilians were also injured in the torrential mortar by Col. Muammar Gaddafi’s military forces in the war-torn city of a few hundred-thousand people.

Misrata, the third-largest city in Libya, has been a key setting of the Libyan conflict that has recently drawn enough interest to warrant military responses from NATO and the U.S. The social and political discussions resulting from the military involvement have been riddled with controversy since the first American Tomahawk cruise-missiles were fired into Libyan territory just over a month ago.

Hetherington’s perspectives were that of a true journalist, however. He abstained from the controversial political commentary questioning any entity’s involvement in the bloodshed.

He lived his life in a way that many people in our society could never fully understand, or appreciate.

Hetherington, like many others before him, dedicated and sacrificed his life in order to help deliver invaluable images and messages to the masses that we would otherwise never have access to; images that give us a precious window into the ongoing atrocities of war from the safety of our homes, offices and classrooms.

I was lucky enough to see Hetherington speak at WVU’s own Creative Arts Center this Feb. 22, with his co-director and friend, Sebastian Junger.

Hetherington’s professional demeanor was a memorable and impactful influence.

He spoke concisely about the duties and objectives of journalists, no matter what the news medium, and, ultimately, I will be a better journalist after observing the two colleagues’ passion for their craft.

Let me be clear. I never knew about Tim Hetherington’s work before I watched the captivating “Restrepo.” In fact, I was actually assigned to dedicate the majority of my focus to Hetherington’s counterpart, Junger, who related more directly to my aspirations of print journalism, as Hetherington was certainly more renowned as a photojournalist.

However, Hetherington bridged the gap between news media for me more seamlessly than anyone ever has in my early experiences in journalism. Collectively, Hetherington and Junger emphasized their efforts to be a “clear glass of water.”

Hetherington had a quiet dignity about him. He spoke proudly and respectfully whilst describing his experiences with the U.S. platoon in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, obviously having ascertained a newfound perspective on the violent conflict, one that he hoped would benefit many media consumers across the globe in seeing the horrors of war in a new light, up close and personal.

“We were interested in making war more personal, and maybe more understandable,” Hetherington said during his presentation at WVU.

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Photographer Tim Hetherington, is shown at the Restrepo outpost in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, during the filming of their documentary “Restrepo”. Hetherington was killed in Misrata, Libya on April 20.

This statement embodies the fueling passion that drives the careers of aspiring journalists today. It represents the concept that inspires and draws them into the strife and havoc that is war combat.

The desire to bring the world untold stories of struggle, sacrifice and hope is the cornerstone of journalism in its purest form.

This desire burned in Hetherington, as it does with many of the courageous journalists willing to face the risk on the front lines in order to ultimately cultivate a sense of familiarity within the context of a violent conflict for those leading safer, more ordinary lives back home.

Hetherington became intimately acquainted with the

daunting risk of his profession throughout the years of his illustrious career covering tumultuous warfare all over the world including Liberia, Kosovo, Angola, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Kashmir, The West Bank, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya.

In his Vanity Fair tribute to his fallen friend and colleague, Junger referred to the ultimate

risk of their profession as a beautiful woman the two men were always trying to have one more dance with without paying the price.

“We were both terrified, and we were in love,” Junger remarked. “And in the end, you were the one she chose.”

Doug Walp is a sophomore print journalism major.

Our current public education system is short-changing children brandon muncy columnist

Problems with America’s education system persist throughout the country. In fact, education is routinely a hot-button topic in local and state elections during each cycle.

Everyone can identify issues concerning education, but nobody seems to have a solution other than more funding.

Rising drop out rates, lower grades, students being less competitive and a weaker teaching core are all problems highlighted by local politicians.

It is easy to identify problems within the system; how-

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ever, few people and even fewer politicians ever identify a cause of the listed effects.

The problem is that, like all other socialist policies and programs, public education is inefficient and a failure by design.

The great philosopher Murray Rothbard once said, socialized education creates a one-size-fits-all politicized standard curriculum and fails to accommodate individual strengths or correct individual weaknesses.

Each child has a different intelligence, aptitude and interest and the prime learning pace will inevitably be something which a one-size-fits-all curriculum cannot obtain for the majority of students.

An educated society is necessary; there is no debate about that. An ideal society is one that is civilized, and a civ-

ilized society can be rudimentarily defined as one which is diverse.

In the days of early savage man, most humans thought alike. Similar to animals, they acted on instinct and behaved near uniformly.

Progress in human thinking has been marked by more diversity in human behavior. A diverse society is one where humans are distinct and act in ways which suit their individual preferences.

An education system that induces uniform standards on children hinders individuality and causes the same type of uniformity that is synonymous with savagery and barbarism. Such a system can indeed lead to a regressed society as a whole.

Yet the effects of the public education system are reiterated to become problems

facing the system. Policy makers and the general public both look at effects such as the dropout rates, the lower grades and global competition and see them as fixable problems, as opposed to the effects of a broken system.

Rising dropout rates can be attributed to being unsatisfied with the schooling one receives.

In a compulsory system in which the pace is unsuitable or a child’s potential is not reached, the daily hassle of being legally obliged to attend for a decade can have large and negative effects, resulting in apathy, misbehavior and the restriction from truly realizing potential.

The same could largely be said of lower grades. If a child is dull or apathetic and will not learn regardless of pace, it is a waste of resources and

other children’s potential to slow the pace of learning to accommodate that child.

An intelligent child may soon lose interest in the subject matter if they are becoming bored with the material.

This is true through all levels of intelligence, up to the very brightest. This in turn fuels America’s less competitive academic sphere.

Historically speaking, most of our country’s greatest intellectuals were taught privately.

Many of our most celebrated minds were living during a time where public education did not exist. Since the establishment of public education, America has slowly lost its global edge and the trend will continue to be negative so long as individual and private educations are not considered the forefront option.

Education needs to be personalized for each individual child so they are as successful as possible. The more we lump together children and attempt to present them all with one or two (AP/Honors courses) choices of pace then the more of an injustice we do each child and his or her potential.

Education is more than academic studies. In addition to academic knowledge, education is a process through which a person’s faculties, values, reasoning and ethics are embedded.

In short, a person’s education is acquired from the world and people around him or her.

In an environment such as the public school system, a child stands little to no chance of receiving an extensive and proper education.

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‘Low Coal’ steals show at Short Film Festival alex mcpherson a&e writer

The Gluck Theatre presented its Second Annual West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival this weekend.

One film stood apart from the 89 other incredible entries.

“Low Coal” was showcased as the lone feature-length film, clocking in at 85 minutes.

The movie featured countless short stories about the families touched by the industry, all strung together by a single thread proving that when it comes to coal, something needs to change.

Directed by Jordan Freeman, the film was four years in the

making.

Beginning as a series of threeto-ten minute Youtube shorts, it evolved into something more.

Freeman was on hand during the event to discuss how he began to connect the pieces, and a larger story developed.

“I didn’t come at it with the idea of ‘This is the story I want to tell,’” Freeman said.

He began by making connections with the people of the area.

The film tells the stories of a family cemetery threatened by mountain top removal, a worker who only received three days’ pay and a $25 turkey voucher before being let go after he received a brain injury in the mine and of security workers-turned-advocates against companies like Massey Energy.

It took time for Freeman to

build the relationships, as individuals allowed themselves to be filmed about their experiences.

“I started by making friends,” Freeman said. “I’d spend at least 10 to 15 hours with someone before even breaking out the camera. For one thing, it’s the right thing to do.”

Freeman moved to West Virginia from California and discovered coal was more than a big corporation with destructive machinery – there were real people with real lives behind it.

He decided to create the documentaries not as a form of protest, but to spread the word and tell others’ stories.

Gerald Habarth, festival organizer and professor of electronic media at the West Virginia

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People watch a film at the West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival Sunday afternoon at the Gluck Theater in the Mountainlair.

Free Comic Book day brings fans together by jamie carbone a&e writer

Comic book fans around the world will be coming together to celebrate Free Comic Book Day Saturday.

Free Comic Book Day is a day where comic book sellers all over the United States give away comics from big names such as Marvel and DC to smaller publishers like Red 5 and New England Comics.

The goal of Free Comic Book Day is for retailers to not only introduce new readers to comics, but to also draw back fans who have wandered away over the years, while supporting the fans who keep coming back.

This year’s comics will feature stories about all kinds of characters, be it the X-Men or Atomic Robo.

Collectible producer National Entertainment Collectibles Association will also be giving away a figurine for use in their miniatures-based game HeroClix.

“It is an entry point to a series that I may have initially overlooked, like ‘Irredeemable,” said junior accounting major Kirby Evans.

Evans’ interest in comics comes from the early ‘90s cartoons such as “Batman,” which introduced him to the concept of ongoing books.

“It was series like ‘Fables’ that got me here to stay,” Kirby said.

He said comic books opened him up to a world that wasn’t just based on men wearing capes and wailing on each other.

“People should come to Free Comic Book Day to see if there is anything there that may pique their interest, such as a TV series having a comic book adaptation,” Evans said, referring to series based on properties such as “Dollhouse” and “Angel.”

Gary’s Comics & More will be celebrating the day with sales and fans showing up in costume, according to proprietor Gary Loring.

Loring also talked about how

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Action figures and t-shirts on display inside The Four Horsemen at the Morgantown Mall.

The store will relocate to a larger space May 7. his favorite part is the kids who come to the store and, while there are a lot of reasons to come and have fun, reminded consumers to be respectful.

“Please and thank you are much appreciated,” Loring said.

The Four Horsemen, located in the Morgantown Mall, will be

celebrating the day by opening up their new, larger location.

For fiction fans who are interested in getting into comics or want to come back to the pastime, Free Comic Book Day is the best opportunity. jamie.carbone@mail.wvu.edu

Students prepare for finals week by christina gutierrez a&e writer

Finals week. It’s probably the only time West Virginia University students choose a double shot of espresso instead of a double shot of bottom shelf tequila, and prefer instrumental music to Dubstep.

Everyone has their own study habits – choosing perhaps to spend 24 straight hours in the library or splitting their time between making note cards and bets on the NHL playoffs.

Sophomore communications major, J.P. Tolomeo said he uses his favorite sports events as motivation to study during finals, sporting black and orange with books in hand.

“I try to get my work done early so I can get Flyered up,” Tolomeo said.

Though when it comes down to it, Tolomeo said he can’t have a game on while he’s trying to get work done.

“I can’t listen to music when I’m studying. I need to lock myself in my room with no distractions at all,” he said.

Senior broadcast news major Elizabeth Hurst said the right music helps her motivation to study.

“When I’m studying, I like to put on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ station Pandora Radio because it always chooses the perfect song,” Hurst said.

Hurst said one of her biggest problems when it comes to finals week is something many students suffer from: procrastination and the subsequent 24-hour cram.

“I always say I’m going to start studying a couple of days before, but before you know it, it’s Thursday and my finals are Friday,” she said.

Though caffeine can keep you awake long enough to do some last-minute studying, other foods are more healthy and can help promote concentration.

Eggs and fish are good for memory boosting, while snacks like chocolate and nuts will keep you going through those late night hours.

Either way, we can all look forward to Saturday and the many ‘end of the year’ celebrations. christina.gutierrez@mail.wvu.edu

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Every Monday KAPPA PHI, a Christian women’s service organization, meets at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church on the corner of N. High and Willey streets. For more information, e-mail kappaphi_pi@hotmail.com or visit www.freewebs. com/kappaphipi.

AIKIDO FOR BEGINNERS is at 6 p.m. at 160 Fayette St. The first class is free, with special rates for WVU students. For more information, email var3@cdc.gov.

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION meets at 7:30 p.m. Any issues pertaining to residence halls can be brought up and discussed at this meeting. For more information, contact Victoria Ball at vball@mix. wvu.edu.

RIFLE CLUB meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 311 of the Shell Building. For more information, contact Abbey at aheiskel@mix. wvu.edu or Bob at rdriscol@wvu. edu.

FREE ENGLISH as a second language Advanced Conversation Group meets at 6 p.m. at the Blue Moose Cafe for conversation, friendship and free English conversation lessons. New friends are always welcome. For more information, email Erin at mclv_advanced_conversation@ yahoo.com.

STUDENTS TAKING ACTION NOW: DARFUR meets at 7 p.m. in the Mountain Room of the Mountainlair. STAND is active in planning events to raise money and awareness on the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. For more information, contact Felicia at fgilber@mix.wvu.edu or 732-674-8357.

FEMINIST MAJORITY LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE meets in the Blackwater Room of the Mountainlair at 7:30 p.m. For more information, email rsnyder9@mix.wvu.edu.

WVU FENCING CLUB hosts beginners fencing practice from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Stansbury Hall Gym. For more information, email wvufencing@gmail.com or visit www.fencingclub.studentorgs.wvu.edu.

WVU CLUB TENNIS practices from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ridgeview Racquet Club. For carpooling, call 304-906-4427. New members are always welcome.

CHESS CLUB meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the food court of the Mountainlair. Players of all skill levels are invited to come.

For more information, email wvuchess@gmail.com.

TRADITIONAL KARATE CLASS FOR SELF-DEFENSE meets at 9 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-7664442 or visit www.mrscna.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. 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, couple and group counseling.

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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.

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

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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.msnap.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, email amy.keesee@mail. wvu.edu.

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY NEWCOMERS CLUB is a group organized to allow new residents of the Morgantown area an opportunity to gather socially and assimilate into their new home community. For more information, email morgantownnewcomers.com.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you enter a new life cycle. The first year is generally most fortunate. You will be comfortable with what occurs. Many of you will experience the changes internally, as in more self-confidence, etc. If you are single, your charisma is unusually high.

You could meet that special someone.

If you are attached, your innate magnetism colors many decisions and actions.

Your sweetie will want to go along with you more often. TAURUS can be as stubborn as you!

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Many people expect a lot from you.

Once more, you will give the necessary effort to make the difference. You also might want to rethink your limits and how much is too much. Be fair when establishing new boundaries. Tonight: Working late, maybe from home.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH You are energized mentally and emotionally. Detach from constantly thinking about a situation, although you might not be able to. A new beginning is possible, if you are just yourself. Others bend in your direction. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HH Know when to back down and relax. You might want to approach a difficult associate differently. Consider going within to determine what works for you. Remember, sometimes it is best to say nothing as you figure out which way to go. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH You are full of energy and get down to basics. In a meeting, you find out just how much support an idea has. You now know which way to go. There are no more questions. A close loved one seems to be changing. Tonight: Where the gang is.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH You might want to change directions or approach a professional situation differently. You have a strong idea about what is necessary, but you might be the only one who can carry it to completion. Invite another approach or new technology into your daily situation. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out for more information.

Your creativity could be close to unstoppable. See what is happening with a child or loved one rather than judge him or her.

You can move through issues because of your ability to detach when triggered. Tonight: Put on a favorite piece of music.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Deal with a key associate on a one-on-one level; you might need his or her input and feedback. Understanding evolves to a new level if you are willing to listen and incorporate this person’s idea. A change in your domestic life could re-energize you.

Tonight: Be open to feedback. You don’t need to say “yes.”

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Others might overwhelm you. You could be on overload and exhausted. You might want to attempt a different approach in order to get through to some people. You might need to add a little humor and surprise in order to stop people dead in their

tracks. Tonight: Not alone.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH You have a lot to give, but use care with exactly what you choose. On some level, you might not be comfortable with the cost of a project, whether it impacts your budget or not. Revamp your thoughts about costs before proceeding. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH Your ability to see the big picture marks your decisions. You will need to use this gift. Empathize and walk in others’ shoes, and you’ll come up with a solution. You might revise some of your thinking. Decide to begin again with a key situation.

Tonight: Choose some mind candy to relax.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHHH You might need to rethink a personal matter carefully. Your family and home might need another look. Have you been taking certain aspects for granted? Listen to news with an open mind. What is acceptable or not for you needs to come out.

Tonight: Consider a new beginning with a roommate or another domestic matter.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH Realize how important your opinions are.

Someone listens to you with attentively.

Be willing to give that back to others.

Sometimes we get too involved in ourselves without realizing it. Tonight: Hang out with a friend.

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A guide to making it through the stress of finals week with relaxation, healthy eating and entertainment.

Healthy study choices can promote concentration, memory megan puglisi a&e writer

There isn’t any feeling quite like the anxiety-stricken blow in the pit of your stomach as the six-letter word “finals” leaves the tip of your tongue.

Whether you’re a freshman or a graduating senior, this is the moment your entire year of hard work boils down to.

It is vital to remain focused, energized and avoid buckling under the intense pressure.

Follow these helpful tips from experienced students to prolong your hours of studying and earn the grade that you rightfully deserve.

Pack a snack “I always make sure that I eat a healthy breakfast during finals week before heading to the library to cram for all my exams,” said Anthony Battistella, junior journalism major.

“Concentrating when your stomach is growling is impossible. Since students are spending hours on end at the library, I would recommend you pack a sandwich or energy bar so you don’t get interrupted and have to leave to get something to eat,” he said.

Split it up While many students fall to last-minute cramming and pull all nighters to survive finals week, international business major Christopher Rigas-

sio said he always makes sure to lighten the stress load by breaking up studying and finding time to relax.

“It can be difficult to remember that the stress, sleeplessness and drainage will end and your life will be enjoyable again,” Rigassio said. “I think cramming for exams and studying for more than five hours at a time adds more stress and makes students even more miserable.”

Rigassio said he advises fellow students to make sure they

don’t overcram to avoid stressing out.

“If I had to give test takers a piece of advice, it would be to not overload your brain and give your brain and body a break every couple of hours,” he said.

Stock up on coffee Senior multidisciplinary studies major Jacqueline Vanorsdale said coffee is her best friend during finals week and credits a venti caramel latte and an asiago cheese bagel from Eli-

za’s on the fourth floor of the Downtown Library for helping her concentration.

“Eliza’s is my savior during finals week,” Vanorsdale said.

“They have great snacks that are healthy and perfect for the library.”

The year is almost over, so take these tips from fellow students to help motivate you a few days longer before celebrating summer. megan.puglisi@mail.wvu.edu

Video games can provide stress relief, entertainment during finals week jake potts associate a&e editor

It’s no secret the most stressful week of the semester is the week students look forward to the most: finals week.

The week promises the freedom of summer while instilling the fear of finals into the hearts of college students the campus over.

On top of preparing for the summer, figuring out schedules for the upcoming semester and packing up to move out, the stresses of studying for exams

can easily turn the end of the college year into hell for students.

The most important tool for mastering finals week is remembering to make time to relax.

Some students forget this and often over-study, don’t to relax and inevitably bomb the final exams.

There are many ways to find relaxation during this stressful time, but one of the most helpful ways I’ve found, and I feel most guys will agree, is to spend a little time with a controller in hand, headset on and video games engaged.

Video games have been around since the earliest ages of man, helping relieve stress since the invention of the wheel,

according to some unreliable sources.

There are many genres of video games, all offering different aspects in the game of stress-relief.

One of the most popular genres, which happens to be nearest and dearest to my heart, is the good old shoot-em-up games. Some of the most popular shoot-em-up games of this year include “Call of Duty: Black Ops”, “Crysis 2” and “Halo: Reach.”

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as pumping a noob, someone significantly worse at video games than yourself, full of lead and bringing them embarrass-

ment and shame. This method of relaxation has helped me through my entire freshman year of college, and I’ll be relying on it heavily throughout the next week.

Another good genre of video game for stress relief is the roleplaying/strategy games. These vary to all ends of the spectrum, from Grand Theft Auto to World of Warcraft, the variability in content is extreme, but these games provide an escape from reality, even if only for a short time. Getting involved with the development of your character and progression of the story help relieve your mind from the stress that the real world may be putting it

Entertaining TV can help students wind down, de-stress Mackenzie Mays a&e editor

With the start of finals week, it’s important to take breaks inbetween cramming for tests in order to clear your head.

One of the best ways to destress and distract yourself from your to-do list before summer break is to grab a new DVD box set or revisit your favorite series.

Watching some of your old favorite TV shows is the perfect way to relax for a little while before you’re forced to get back to real life.

It’s always better to opt for a TV series rather than a movie during finals; You’ve probably already seen it, so no biggie if you skip an episode, and you won’t force yourself to finish it and will actually get back to work – maybe.

Here are a few TV shows to get into when you find the time to break from studying, or just need some white noise in the background to help maintain your sanity.

“The O.C.” Yeah, so it might not blow your mind or change your life, but shows like “The O.C.” offer the perfect teen drama to distract you from studies.

The epic love saga of Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie) and

Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton) is enough to keep viewers’ attention, while the lavish lifestyles of Orange County, Calif. will help you escape your pizza dinner and 8 a.m. final ahead.

Plus, the emo charm of Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) will make you laugh and wish you were in high school again – and he’s got a pretty great playlist, too.

“Scrubs” Though you may not be studying pre-med, the hilarity of comedic series “Scrubs” will make you forget about finals for an hour or so.

The overactive imagination of resident J.D. Dorian (Zach Braff) will make you relax and maybe start thinking about something other than statistics.

With a cast who’s a little too dramatic in their hatred for life’s everyday struggles, you might start thinking finals week isn’t so bad.

However, it is fun to join the cast in putting a humorous spin on your troubles. Misery loves company.

“Lost” Warning: you may potentially not have a life at all after watching the first episode of “Lost.”

It’s absolutely impossible to try to explain this genius series in just a few graphs, but I will tell you there’s an island, some smoke monsters and sideways

through.

Playing as your favorite football tailback or basketball forward is a great way to relax your mind during a hard week of studying. Scoring the game winning touchdown or sinking 3-pointers like no one’s business can also give you the confidence

boost needed to ace that impossible exam.

Finals week can be one of the most stressful times during the academic year, but I feel that with the right video game, this week should be a piece of cake. jakob.potts@mail.wvu.edu

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‘The Final Countdown’: A go-to mixtape for better studying alex mcpherson a&e writer

It’s finals week. So, unless you had all of your finals during dead week, it’s time to freak out and study up.

Everyone’s got their own favorite tunes to jolt their brain, but here are a few suggestions to find the mood to demolish these demons.

“Everybody’s Free (to Wear Sunscreen)”

By Baz Luhrmann It’s important to start the process with something that is both chill and motivating.

In 1997, Mary Schmich published a column that was later recited by author Kurt Vonnegut during a commencement

speech.

By 1998, Luhrmann had remixed it into a brilliant spoken-word song that opens with the phrase “Wear more sunscreen,” and progresses into recommendations and the promise that the world is going to change, but it’ll all work out in the end.

Trust him on the sunscreen thing, though.

“Good Day”

By Nappy Roots The Nappy Roots have made the ultimate happy-time song in “Good Day.” With a bunch of children musing “we’re gonna have a good day” amidst the rapping of the Nappy Roots, it becomes impossible to be down.

Sure, this finals thing seems Web evil, but it’s mind over matter Albums like ‘Heads Will Roll’ by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs help boost confidence when studying. to beat the big bads.

“The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix)”

By Morgan Page With a sweet dance track, you can agree this process certainly feels like the longest road to nowhere, but it’s bound to come to a close eventually.

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The first reason is because of the actual contents of the movie. While it’s based on the Disney classic “Pocahontas,” the world of Pandora has a more sophisticated plotline better catered for older kids.

The movie also has astonishing graphics that will blow your mind. Watching the computergenerated water and trees are just as good as the plot.

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Give in to the fear for a minIt’s almost time for your ute, but just come back stron- test. You need the confidence to knock that beast off of its ger than ever. feet.

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University Division of Art and Design, arranged a section of the festival to be dedicated to the issue of energy in the state.

“I chose ‘Low Coal’ because of its interesting perspective on the issue,” Habarth said.

Michael Fairless, a junior electronic media major and student

“Rookie of the Year” I’m a sports guy, and “Rookie of the Year” is as classic as you can get.

Instead of stressing about calculus or economics, take a break and relive your childhood dreams of becoming a professional baseball player.

Not just a baseball player – but a teenage wonder who can throw the ball over 100 miles per hour.

“October Sky” Based in West Virginia, October Sky is another classic worth watching instead of studying for finals.

Homer Hickam goes against

his father’s wishes and tries to launch a rocket. Instead of going with your teacher’s suggestion and studying, rebel for 108 minutes and watch this classic from the late ‘90s.

“The Hangover” I’m not sure if there has been a funnier and more mindless movie released in the past five years.

The great thing about “The Hangover” is that you don’t have to use your brain to understand; and you will be laughing, even if it’s the fifth or sixth time you’ve seen it.

filmmaker whose film “Not Your Mom’s Energy” was featured at the festival, said he was impressed by the way Freeman’s film looked at regular people.

“It’s a great little documentary,” Fairless said. “He did a good job at giving a voice to people who normally wouldn’t get a voice.”

It’s not just the pristine beauty of the mountains that needs to be preserved, but the wellbeing

and the history of the people that live in them.

“Putting in the time and having the respect for the people you’re filming turns the finished product into a good story and a truer story,” Freeman said.

Not only true of films, but of life, it’s the people who make the difference in the coal mines, and the story is told in “Low Coal.”

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Joan Rivers brings ruthless, cut-throat comedy to WVU by david ryan A&E writer

Joan Rivers has been a busy woman.

The 77-year-old comedian, known for her brutal honesty and cut-throat comedy, performed at the Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University Sunday after royal wedding duties and the White House correspondents’ dinner.

“Donald Trump was there,” Rivers told the crowd in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. “Or, as I like to call him, ‘Mr President.’ Yeah, right.”

In a previous interview with The Daily Athenaeum, Rivers said she would fully endorse the “Apprentice” host.

However, during her onenight show, she wasn’t so sure of his candidacy.

“He’s not running for president, he’d have to move to a smaller house,” she said. “He says ‘Buy America,’ but all he ever does is out-source (his wives). They’re all like Russian

girls.”

Rivers recently hosted fashion coverage for E! of the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

“She’s very nice – there’s a lucky bitch,” she said. “You married for love?”

Despite describing the new Duchess of Cambridge as “nice,” Rivers questioned the choice of ring.

“Would you give her that ring? Who’s single here?” she asked the crowd. “Here, darling, I want you to have my mother’s ring. My mother and father hated each other. They both slept around with anyone they could. She went nuts. And then they had her killed. Here.”

Rivers, with years of experience in the dating league, had a few blunt words about how women should snare their men.

“College girls, you are morons,” she told the crowd at WVU. “Take the money and get breasts. No man is ever going to go up your dress for a li-

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“My daughter got me one of those ‘I’ve fallen and I can’t get up bracelets (for mother’s day),” she said. “Next year, she’s giving me the batteries.”

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brary card.”

She also revealed that despite her age, she was still dating.

“One guy gave me a hickey and left his teeth in my neck,” she said. “One guy wanted to show me his family, he took me to the cemetery.”

She also revealed her attempt to break into the advertising world, including modeling for Depends adult incontinence aides.

“I went and auditioned – I didn’t say anything. I just stood

there and urinated,” she said.

“I said the puddle speaks for itself.”

During her set, Rivers was all for women taking advantage of the offers of men.

“Take the jewelry,” she said.

“If a man ever offers you anything, take it.”

Rivers tackled a number of issues, including which audience members she wanted to stick around for the performance – much to their delight.

“I hate old people,” she said.

“But people come up to me and say ‘Oh, Joan, you’re old.’ I say, ‘yeah, but I don’t have to look at me. You depress me.’”

Morgantown resident Nathan Smith came out for the show after being a fan of the comedian for a number of years.

“I watched her on ‘The Tonight Show’ and now I watch her on ‘Joan and Melissa’,” Smith said. “As soon as I saw she was coming, I knew I wanted to come.” wvu events

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Actress and comedian Joan Rivers visited the WVU Creative Arts Center Sunday night.

Poet Maya Angelou brings legendary work, wisdom to Creative Arts Center

BY CHARLES Young City Editor

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Maya Angelou speaks at her sold-out show Friday night at the Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University.

Dr. Maya Angelou, renowned poet and author, shared her vision of self-reliance and courage with audience members at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center Friday night.

Angelou, the recipient of 65 honorary doctoral degrees, used words, poetry and humor to convey her moving life story.

Angelou spoke of the people in her life, who she called her “rainbows in the clouds,” and how they inspired her to become the person she is today.

“When I get up on this stage in front of you, I am not alone,” Angelou said. “I am crowded by all the people from my life. These people are my rainbows.”

Angelou read excerpts from her autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” as

well as a poem she was asked to compose for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations.

Members of the sold-out audience said the performance was moving and inspirational.

Ellen Rowan, a Morgantown resident who attended the performance, compared Angelou to humanitarians like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

“Her readings and poetry are profound. She is extremely balanced and has booth feet on the ground,” Rowan said.

Deborah Brooks, a resident of Washington D.C. traveled to see the performance.

“She inspired me as a young girl and told me that I could do it, too,” Brooks said.

Angelou said throughout her life, whenever she has faced adversity, she has always been able to find comfort in poetry.

She told the story of how after being sexually assaulted

as a child, she had refused to speak.

To compensate for her silence, she let poetry be her voice.

She cited the works of Shakespeare, saying she felt they had been written just for her.

“Shakespeare had to have been an abused, barefoot, black girl from Arkansas. How else did he know exactly how I felt?” Angelou said.

Angelou encouraged anyone unfamiliar with poetry to consult their local librarian for help.

Librarians, she said, played an important role in her writing process.

“I go to every minister, priest, rabbi and iman I know.

I go to librarians and ask for help. I find little children and ask their advice. Then I go to work,” she said. charles.young@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia sophomore running back Trey Johnson finds a crease in the middle of the offensive line, which led to a 2-yard touchdown run in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold-Blue Spring Game.

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Dana Holgorsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shown the potential it has at his other stops during spring practice.

That was until Friday during the Gold-Blue Spring Game, when 22,000 fans saw it breakthrough for 838 yards and seven touchdowns in an 83-17 win by the offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about (the scoring), itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about getting guys in position to make plays,â&#x20AC;? said Holgorsen, WVUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new offensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, for the most part, they did a good job of that.â&#x20AC;?

Junior quarterback Geno Smith completed 26-of-37 passes for 388 yards and four touchdowns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He really likes to play,â&#x20AC;?

Holgorsen said of his quarterback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After he threw that last touchdown I told him he was done, and he looked at me like he wanted to fight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just has a good time out there, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked a lot about body language, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got tremendous body language.â&#x20AC;?

Freshman quarterback Paul Millard, who ran the second-team offense, completed 18-of-30 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns. He also had an interception.

Six West Virginia receivers had catches of 25 yards or more in the game, including three for Stedman Bailey, who finished with a game-high 182 yards and three touchdowns on six receptions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stedman runs great routes. Anytime you can do that, you can play any position at wide receiver,â&#x20AC;? Smith said of Bailey, who changed positions this spring from inside to outside receiver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has great hands and speed, so he just has to keep working, and the skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit.â&#x20AC;?

The first-team offense didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste any time getting the scoring started, as Smith led the unit on a six play, 80-

by tony dobies sports writer

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West Virginia junior inside receiver Tavon Austin scores a touchdown in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold-Blue Spring Game. yard drive capped by a 44yard touchdown connection between Smith and Bailey.

Smith and the first-team offense dominated the scoring in the first half, as the Mountaineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signal caller completed 21 of his 29 first-half passes for 276 yards and two scores.

Later in the first quarter, Smith connected with inside receiver Tavon Austin for a 38yard touchdown.

Sophomore running back Trey Johnson scored a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Kicker Tyler Bitancurt added a 27-yard field goal prior to halftime.

The second team didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as much success against the Mountaineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first-team defense in the first half.

The Millard-led unit wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to break through early, as it failed to score due to a red zone interception and a missed field goal in the first quarter. The second-team had two three-and-outs in the second quarter.

In the second half Smith continued his hot streak, finding Bailey for a 67-yard touchdown.

Two plays later, Millard

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When West Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen came to town, it was likely a few players would have a new ability to make an impact.

Others, of course, would find themselves out of the mix.

It really hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened like that, though, as Holgorsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system has found spots for nearly every player on the roster.

Some, like the first three players in the list that follows, should make a huge impact in 2011 based on the progress theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made this spring.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the top 10 players to watch for in 2011: 1. Tyler Urban There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a guy with more questions heading into the spring than Urban, a little-used tight end with huge potential.

Would he be used as a tight end under Holgorsen? Or would he be moved around?

It seems Urban will make an impact this season at inside receiver, where he can be a mismatch against safeties and linebackers.

The North Huntington, Pa., native has been one of the most consistent players on offense this spring and has the knack for making big plays, as well.

He will benefit the most from the new offense â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that says a lot coming from a player who plays a position Holgorsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even use the majority of the time.

2. Ryan Nehlen If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one wide receiver who could benefit more from this new system, it has to be Nehlen.

The man with the bloodline had less of a role than Jonnie West prior to this season, but it looks like Nehlen could find himself high enough on the depth chart to catch some passes in 2011.

He may be just a spring star, but the coaching staff seems to think Nehlen can help WVUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense and a receiving corps that lacks depth.

3. Vernard Roberts Another player to benefit from the coaching change is the freshman running back who came to Morgantown in January along with his twin brother, Vance.

Vernard is a smaller, quicker back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the type running backs coach Robert Gillespie would like as his feature back. Roberts can catch the ball, something the starting running back must do.

4. Josh Francis Outside of Roberts, it looks like Francis, another newcomer, could make a push for a starting linebacker position in 2011.

The junior college transfer made a splash early in spring practice. At 6-foot-1 and 219 pounds, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a threat to scare opposing offenses than 5-foot-9 Casey Vance.

If Francis can continue to work on learning the defense and getting even stronger, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good chance he will pass up Vance on the depth chart.

5. Jorge Wright Although he is undersized and young, Wright is being touted as the replacement for Chris Neild at nose tackle.

Now, that all depends on if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be playing at all following his arrest last Thursday night. But, if Wright pulls everything together, he will be the man in the middle for a speedy defense.

6. Doug Rigg West Virginia is in search of defensive starters. And Rigg made a strong push to secure a starting spot this spring.

He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide the flash that former starter J.T. Thomas does, but, he provides more consistency. In fact, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what Rigg has been trying to do this spring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stay consistent. He believes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way he can get on the field.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite possible WVU will open against Marshall with Goode, Rigg and Francis.

7. Quinton Spain It was a relatively ugly spring

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DA Sports’ graduating writers say their goodbyes years and years only makes you seem naive and 3) Enjoy tony dobies the people you work around, sports writer especially the ones who do their jobs well, because in the weird world of journalIt seems like only yesterday ism, they could be gone as I interviewed my first West quickly as football coaches Virginia athlete for my job these days. at The Daily Athenaeum. It I’ve been part of The DA for was former football player Ed nearly six years, and it would Collington. take up way too much space I stood there, bright-eyed, for me to go through a full having no idea what to do, list of people who have influasking questions I wrote enced me and my career in down in my barely used note- journalism thus far. pad. Because I’m kind of a I have made life-long hoarder, I still have that pad friends and met some of the with those questions. smartest people I know at The I look back on those quesDA. And, while we make our tions and laugh. Wow, were mistakes from time to time, they terrible. every single one is worth it.

In that room that day were I spelled Israel wrong on professionals. I was merely the front page last year. I naa student journalist with a ively used the headline “Cox dream to one day cover colslips into NCAA nationals” on lege football. It was a dream my first day as Sports Editor in being realized, yet it was so 2007. I’ve been called names I nerve-racking. never knew existed and have It’s been more than five been told by friends that their years since that interview, and friends would punch me if since then I’ve had thousands they saw me on campus beof interviews with athletes, cause of my straight-forward, administrators and other peo- sometimes downright-negaple at WVU. tive writing style.

And all that will come to an You know what, though, end for The DA with this colthose mistakes only made the umn. I covered my last event best moments better. I had an for the award-winning stuopportunity to cover two footdent newspaper on Friday at ball coaching changes, a BCS the Gold-Blue Spring Game. bowl, a Final Four, a Big East My last question in my time Conference men’s basketball at the DA was to inside retitle and a slew of other onceceiver Tyler Urban. And it was in-a-lifetime events. And, I much, much better than my did it surrounded by people first question to Collington.

I still consider great friends, That’s what learning is all like former DA editors Brian about. That’s what a student Gawthrop, Dan Stefano and newspaper is here for.

Todd Krise and sports writers And I took full advantage Patrick Southern, Greg Carey, of that opportunity, which is Brian Kuppelweiser and Branwhy I’ve written more than don Brown, among others.

1,000 articles in my time at In addition, last year’s forThe DA. mer Editor-in-Chief David Some of you have probaRyan and I led The DA to the bly seen me in the paper since pinnacle of collegiate jouryou got on campus. Some of nalism when the paper was you have read my stuff for five named third-best nationally years and wondered when I by the Society of Professional would ever graduate (or if I’d Journalists. That is an unever shut up). forgettable moment after so Truth be told, I’m a relamuch hard work. tive veteran in terms of footI will leave The DA today ball and basketball beat writknowing it is significantly beters at WVU. There are the gray ter now than it was when I beards, the handful of sports started. It will continue to writers who were there my grow in a journalism business first day on the job, who were that seemingly dies a little bit standing there interviewmore each day because of the ing players following Friday’s fact that we have truly amazSpring Game. I will be forever ing and motivated people to grateful for those guys. While lead the way next year like most I never outwardly asked John Terry, Michael Carvelli, for help, I spent the first two Erin Fitzwilliams, Mackenzie years watching and observing Mays and the many other edihow to report and write. tors there.

That’s how I learned and, While I trek into that dying subsequently, how I teach business, I have the memoothers now at The DA. ries of five amazing years of I’ve learned a few lessons my life to look back upon and in my time: 1) Don’t walk smile. If I never work at aninto your first interview sesother newspaper, I’ll be consion and act like you’re a Putent, because this was the ride litzer Prize winner, 2) Observe of a lifetime. your peers, and learn from Thanks for reading. them. To think you’re better anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu than those who’ve done if for

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for the Mountaineers’ offensive line. Don Barclay and Jeff Braun were in red jerseys due to offseason shoulder surgery and starting guard Josh Jenkins went down with an MCL sprain.

The brightest of the bunch this spring has to be Spain – a 6-foot-5, 348-pounder. Holgorsen said earlier this spring he would like to see Spain lose 20 pounds before the start of the season. I could see Spain moved to right tackle and Braun moved inside to right guard.

8. Julian Miller It might not make sense to have one of the most veteran players on the entire team on this list. But, there’s a reason.

People surely know about Miller and his ability, but that has been completely overshadowed by fellow defensive end Bruce Irvin’s potential to lead the country in sacks.

WVU will have two doubledigit sack masters in 2011.

9. Darwin Cook West Virginia needs to find a replacement for departed safeties Robert Sands and Sidney Glover, and it seems like Cook will be the best of a group of young, inexperienced players.

The 5-foot-11, 201-pound Cleveland native had many solid practices. This might be the position, outside of linebacker, is most up for grabs this spring, though.

10. Stedman Bailey If there was a star in the Spring Game, it was the Mountaineers’ sophomore receiver who looked like one of the Big East’s best pass catchers on Friday night.

Bailey has some experience

from last season, particularly early on, but he seemed to make his mark late this spring when he moved from inside receiver to the outside. He may have passed up Brad Starks and J.D. Woods to become the Mountaineers’ No. 1 outside threat.

Honorable mentions: CB Avery Williams, RB Trey Johnson, FB Matt Lindamood, QB Paul Millard, LB Casey Vance, WR Ivan McCartney, OL Tyler Rader anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

I have been working alongside people who had brian gawthrop years of journalism educasports writer tion and decades of experience. Sometimes, I have felt ashamed in doing so.

I was given my first sports There are so many peowriting job after writing a ple I could thank for helping fake article for a class makme get to where I am, many ing fun of a story a local who don’t even know me sports writer had written. or have never spoken with That writer saw my April me. As someone who learns Fools-type article, but inbest from watching the sucstead of getting angry at my cesses and mistakes of othpure stupidity, he gave me ers, I really am grateful a job. for everyone – both in the I was just a sophomore newsroom and out – who in high school then. Now, has crossed my path these seven years later, as I offilast four years. cially end my journalism To my fellow DA’ers: it’s career, I realize how many been great. We’re all going breaks and opportunities separate ways, but I really I have received, although can’t wait to see where we (like the example menall end up. tioned above) I didn’t necI graduate in two weeks, essarily deserve any of but the three best lessons them.

I’ve learned in the past four I didn’t come to West Vir- years have come by being ginia University to study associated with that buildjournalism. In fact, I’m a ing at 284 Prospect St. business guy – human reFirst, you’d be surprised sources to be exact (in at how much you can accase you know of any job complish with a little hard openings). work. And, just when you I had no plans of doing think you know what hard what I’ve done since bework is, you will continue to ing hired at The Daily Athsurprise yourself when the enaeum by the legendnext test comes. ary Dan Stefano along with Second, whatever you do, Tony Dobies – known to me do it to the best of your abilas the “John Wooden of Col- ity. You’re only wasting your legiate Journalists” – who time and the time of others leaves The DA with me. if you settle for being averBut, after seeing the age. The fear of being aversports writer advertisement age should motivate you. in the paper one day, I took If it doesn’t, welcome to a chance. mediocrity.

It has paid off in so many And finally, everything ways. happens for a reason, and in I’ve been to 13 states, cov- the end, everything will turn ered nearly 200 games and out all right. It always does. been to events such as the I’ll especially use that last Big East Conference Basket- piece of information within ball Tournament and the Fi- the upcoming weeks. The nal Four that even some of life at The DA I had grown the biggest in the profession accustomed to over the have yet to attend. past four years is now just I’ve received the oppora bunch of great memories tunity to write for the likes and a couple of lines on my of the Pittsburgh Tribuneresume.

Review and even two stoBut because of the exries for ESPN.com. I’ve met periences I’ve had and the and established contacts people I’ve met, I know I’m with national sports writers, ready for whatever comes Mountaineer legends and my way. professional scouts from all brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu three major sports.

ference tournament run, and then as WVU made it to brian kuppelweiser the Sweet 16 in the NCAA sports writer tournament.

After the flurry of sporting activity during my freshman In my two years of writing year, I was so certain the fucolumns for The Daily Athe- ture was bright. And it was. naeum, I don’t know if I have The West Virginia rifle ever had a harder column team would win a national to write than this one – my championship, and then the goodbye column. men’s basketball team went Not because it was tough on one of the most exciting to write emotionally, but in runs in the program’s history, the sense that I had no clue as it made it to the Final Four what to write about because for the first time since 1959. in my four years as a stuWhat made it even more dent, including two of which exciting was the fact that I were spent as a sports writer, began to be intertwined with I have seen a lot here at West all of the teams through my Virginia University. job as a sports writer.

When I sit down and look In most cases, the meback on it, I am realizing I dia is supposed to be objecmay have lived through the tive and not pull for a team greatest four-year span WVU to win, but there I was with athletics has ever seen. my fist pumping in exciteFrom football, to basketment under the table beball, to rifle and other sports cause I wasn’t just a writer, I in between, there has been was also a student. more accomplished in that Now, I see that WVU athtime frame than ever before. letics are headed in an even During my freshman year, better direction than when I I witnessed one of the great- got here. est seasons in Mountaineer Huggins and the basketfootball history, as West Virball program have the potenginia nearly made it to the tial to win a national chamnational championship game pionship down the road and behind the efforts of legend- the football program, with ary quarterback Pat White, offensive coordinator Dana along with his talented supHolgorsen set to become the porting cast. new man at the helm, is back After seeing the Mounon track. taineers’ national title hopes Also, it seems WVU finally dashed by Pittsburgh on a has stability and cohesion cold December night, I figwith President James P. Cleured national title runs were ments and Athletic Director something that would be Oliver Luck. prevalent in the next three As my time as an underyears I was here. graduate student runs out That, however, changed here, I can’t believe how fast drastically when former head it has all gone by. coach Rich Rodriguez darted It seems like just yesteroff to Michigan – a school day I was moving boxes into that I must admit I used to my dorm room or my three like. roommates and I were havFollowing the football sea- ing fun (maybe a little too son, everyone’s attention much fun) at the good old turned to the men’s basket512 Grant Palace. ball team, as new head coach Whenever I look back on Bob Huggins was transform- my college experience, I can ing the program into what it say I lived it to the fullest and is today. saw some of the greatest moI can vividly remember sit- ments in WVU history. ting in my dorm room as forAnd, now, I can proudly mer standout forward Joe call myself a Mountaineer.

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Smith’s solid performance caps off first healthy spring

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A group of former West Virginia football players pose for a photo prior to the Old Timer’s Game on Friday at Milan Puskar Stadium.

Former players excited about WVU football program’s future by brad joyal sports writer

More than 250 former West Virginia football players returned to Morgantown for this weekend’s annual Gold-Blue Spring Game festivities. For many players, it was their first time returning to WVU since their playing days and gave them the opportunity to catch up with old friends.

Prior to Friday’s Spring Game, the alumni gathered at the Waterfront Place Hotel for a coaches Chalk Talk, which featured past head coaches Bobby Bowden, Don Nehlen, Jim Carlen and Frank Cignetti.

Following the coaches’ session, the players enjoyed a luncheon in honor of Associate Athletic Director for Student Services Garrett Ford, who will be stepping down on June 1 after more than 40 years.

Former Mountaineer quarterback Pat White, who is the only quarterback in NCAA history to start and win four-consecutive bowl games, returned to Morgantown to partake in the Ford luncheon and play in the Old Timer’s Game on Friday night.

“It’s wonderful seeing these guys come back to support coach Ford,” White said. “He did a great job with us academically, and he’s helped thousands of athletes. It’s behind the scenes, but it does more for us than the years we spend on the field.”

While the weekend provided more memories for the alumni returning to WVU, one of the most anticipated parts of the weekend for the past players was catching a glimpse at new offensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting Dana Holger-

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Former West Virginia quarterback Pat White runs during the Old Timer’s Game on Friday. son’s offense.

“You hate to see what is going on right now with the changes and how they are coming about,” said former 1998 Mountaineer cornerback Charlie Fisher. “But (WVU Athletic Director Oliver) Luck is putting his best foot forward to make sure this is right. A lot of NFL scouts I have talked to think Holgerson is a great offensive mind.

“I look forward to seeing what he brings to the program.”

White said he has talked to many current players about the state of the program and believes the program, which he helped elevate to an elite level, is in good hands.

“I’ve heard a lot of good things from players now playing under coach Holgerson,” White said. “I’m excited to be a fan and watch West Virginia play football.”

Former WVU running back Quincy Wilson, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals from 20042007, returned for the weekend to participate in the Old Timer’s Game with hopes of recreating his most famous play that he made in his Mountaineer career, “The Run.” Wilson said that while he understands the anticipation for West Virginia football in 2011, it will take time for the Mountaineers to adjust to a new offensive system.

“I’ve heard a lot and seen some reports and watched a few practices,” Wilson said. “You won’t be able to judge a lot from the Spring Game, but talking to the guys, everyone is getting the system down, and Geno likes it.

I’m excited for putting points on the board and with our defense, we’re going to be a formidable opponent next year.”

While the general consensus amongst the past players in attendance for the Spring Game’s weekend is excitement for the direction WVU football is heading, the weekend was a great opportunity for the past players to reconnect with one another.

The players who returned to Morgantown helped put WVU on the level it is at currently and have high hopes the program will continue to be an elite force, despite the changes that are happening.

“I think Oliver Luck has championship aspirations on his mind,” Fisher said. “That makes me feel good that someone thinks so highly of this program that he could bring a championship here. He’s trying to get the right fit to make that happen.” brad.joyal@mail.wvu.edu

In its first two scrimmages this season, the West Virginia offense looked shaky, to say the least, after penalties, turnovers and generally sloppy play hindered its ability to produce consistently.

Despite the struggles, one player – quarterback Geno Smith – continually showed the look of a player who was picking up the offense with ease, while the playmakers around him adjusted at a bit of a slower pace.

With his offensive weapons finally clicking for the first time, Smith exploded for 388 yards and four touchdowns in the first Gold-Blue Spring Game of his career.

“I was a little bit nervous out there,” Smith said after completing 26-of-37 passes.

In total, the offense compiled 838 yards, while scoring seven touchdowns.

“In the first two scrimmages, we came out and had our butts handed to us by the defense,” Smith said. “It was good to come out and have fun, while putting some points on the scoreboard.”

The junior-to-be from Miramar, Fla., missed last season’s Spring Game after having surgery on a stress fracture in his left foot.

Heading into this year’s spring season, Smith status was again up in the air after having the same exact surgery on the same foot again, but he did not miss any portion of spring practice.

“I never thought about my foot, and I will not,” Smith said.

“It does help that my foot is 100 percent, and I’m not having any pains.”

Smith’s performance in the Spring Game is something that helped ease the difficult end to last season, which included the aforementioned surgery and a revamping of the offensive system when offensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting Dana Holgorsen was hired.

“We had a bad loss at the end of last season,” Smith said. “It was good to get that bad taste out of our mouths.”

In spite of the changes, Smith picked up right where he left off during his sophomore season that saw him throw for 2,763 yards and 24 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.

“I’m not a guy that is hard to work with,” Smith said. “I feel that I am pretty diverse, and I can work with any offense. I just try my best to go out and

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West Virginia quarterbacks Geno Smith, left, and Paul Millard celebrate after solid spring game performances on Friday night. execute the plays the coaches want me to execute.”

Holgorsen said Smith’s ability to pick up the offense is something that goes back to his high school days.

“It hasn’t been much of a transition for Geno, because he played in an offense like this in high school,” Holgorsen said.

“The more of rhythm he gets in, the better he plays. The offense fits him pretty good.”

Wide receiver Stedman Bailey, who was a receiver for Smith in high school at Miramar, also seemed to benefit from the change in offensive philosophy. david ryan/the daily athenaeum Early on in spring drills, Bai- West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith ley started out at the inside re- stands on the sideline following his perceiver position and made the formance in the spring game. move to outside receiver.

The redshirt sophomoreGOLD-BLUE SPRING GAME STATISTICS to-be hauled in six catches PASSING for 182 yards and three touch- PLAYER COMP. ATT. YDS. TD INT. downs, including a 67-yard SMITH, Geno 26 37 388 4 0 touchdown.

MILLARD, Paul 18 30 253 2 1 “Stedman runs great routes, ATHEY, Brian 2 3 42 0 0 and any time you can do that, you can play any position at RUSHING NO. YDS. TD FUMB. AVG. wide receiver,” Smith said. PLAYER ROBERTS, Vernard 10 64 0 0 6.4 “He has great hands and great JOHNSON, Trey 9 57 1 0 6.3 speed, but he has to continue AUSTIN, Tavon 1 22 0 0 22 to work. The sky is the limit for REDD, Malek 3 13 0 0 4.3 that guy.”

HARGRETT, Daquan 6 12 0 0 2 With Smith and his variety MAJNARIC, Nate 1 6 0 0 6 of offensive weapons includ- ATHEY, Brian 2 -5 0 0 -2.5 ing Bailey, it is clear that Hol- SMITH, Geno 1 -7 0 0 -7 gorsen and his offense under- MILLARD, Paul 1 -7 0 0 -7 stand they will have a job to do when the regular season kick’s RECEIVING off PLAYER NO. YDS. TD LONG AVG. 8 70 0 25 8.8 And, in Smith’s eyes, that WOODS, J.D. 182 3 67 30.3 is to be the unit that leads the BAILEY, Stedman 6 MILHOUSE, Willie 6 98 0 38 16.3 2011 WVU football team.

5 83 1 38 16.6 “As an offense, it is our job AUSTIN, Tavon 5 79 0 25 15.8 to go out and put up points,” NEHLEN, Ryan 41 0 16 8.2 Smith said. “If we only scored ROBERTS, Vernard 5 4 28 1 10 7 20 points, it would have been a URBAN, Tyler 15 0 9 7.5 bad night. We understand it is McCARTNEY, Ivan 2 2 5 0 3 2.5 our job to go out and put points MILLER, Pete JOHNSON, Trey 1 65 1 65 65 on the board.” brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

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Millard finished off the scoring with a 47-yard connection to Bailey late in the fourth quarter.

“We’ve got guys making plays down the field, but they’re also being careful with the ball, and we’re not putting the ball in bad positions. Guys are tucking the ball away, not fumbling,” Smith said.

True freshman Vernard Roberts led the rushing attack for the Mountaineers, gaining 64 yards on 10 carries. Johnson had nine carries for 57 yards.

Safeties Terence Garvin and Qudral Forte and cornerback Brodrick Jenkins led the defense with six tackles each. Senior cornerback Keith Tandy had the defense’s lone turnover – an interception.

“I see a defense that needs a lot of work,” said senior defensive end Bruce Irvin, who had a tackle for loss on Friday. “We’re giving up big plays to the (second-team offense). That’s not going to cut it; not when we got LSU and Maryland and UConn on our schedule.” james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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Four former Mountaineers taken in NFL draft by michael carvelli Sports editor

The West Virginia football team featured one of the best defensive units in the history of the program in 2010.

The Mountaineers never gave up more than 21 points in a game and were ranked near the top nationally in every statistical category.

Naturally, when a team is that good, it will have a lot of NFL draft prospects. And after waiting patiently for two days, four members of that defense saw their NFL dreams come true in the closing rounds of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

“We were a tight-knit group, and it showed out there on that field because we played for each other, and you could see that,” said former WVU safety Robert Sands.

Sands, cornerback Brandon Hogan, linebacker J.T. Thomas and nose guard Chris Neild were all picked on Saturday, giving West Virginia the second-most players drafted in the Big East Conference behind Pittsburgh, who had five.

The four defensive players who went off the board for WVU was good for the thirdmost in the country behind Ohio State and North Carolina.

“It speaks volumes about our defense,” Sands said. “We were together for three or four years, and we had that team chemistry where we knew each other, we knew where we were matt sunday/the daily athenaeum, all supposed to be.”

Former West Virginia cornerback Brandon Hogan was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Hogan was the first to go

OL Jenkins to miss 6-8 weeks with knee injury During the third quarter of Friday night’s Gold-Blue Spring Game, West Virginia senior offensive lineman Josh Jenkins was carted off the field with a knee injury.

On Sunday, MRI results came back and showed that Jenkins suffered an MCL sprain, as well as a strain to his Medial Retinaculum, which is a ligament that holds your kneecap so that it does not dislocate laterally.

Jenkins is expected to miss 6-8 weeks before the WVU medical staff will determine whether or not his patella has healed properly, or if he will need to undergo surgery.

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tive joins senior Don Barclay and junior Jeff Braun as starting offensive linemen who are both recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

Jenkins has had problems with his knee in the past. As a freshman, he played just five games before a knee injury kept him out for the rest of the year and last season, he missed two games with a right knee injury.

Jenkins has appeared in 29 gamess in his Mountaineer career, including 24 starts, and is expected to be a veteran leader on an inexperienced WVU offensive line in 2011.

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The Manassas, Va., native was a first team all-Big East selection after having three interceptions and 37 tackles in his senior season, but missed the Champs Sports Bowl after tearing his ACL in the Mountaineers’ final game of the regular season against Rutgers. Hogan said he’s started running again, and hopefully his knee will be ready to go so that he can compete for playing time next season.

“I’m just trying to go in there to work hard and rehab my knee,” Hogan said. “I just want to contribute and help the team as much as I can. Getting to get in and work with those guys will help me change from being a college corner into a pro corner.”

The next Mountaineer to go off the board was Sands, who was taken with the third pick of the third round by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Sands left WVU after his junior season and admitted it was a little frustrating to slip that far down the draft board.

“It was tough, because I thought I could be one of the top safeties to go, and then they kind of pushed me aside,” Sands said. “I had worked hard all year, I even played the whole year through injuries, and I had

a pretty decent year.

“To be pushed aside after the year I had, it was frustrating, but I’m blessed that I did get the opportunity go to the Bengals.”

Sands added that, even though he didn’t go as high as he had originally expected, he wouldn’t use that as his sole motivation to be a success in the NFL. But, he admitted it will be in the back of his mind.

“God has a plan for everyone, and this was his plan for me,” he said. “It was his plan to put me in a situation like this, and to use this as motivation to have success throughout this season and hopefully my whole career.”

Thomas was the next WVU player of the board when he was taken by the Chicago Bears with the 30th pick of the sixth round. Thomas will be becoming part of a storied defense and will have the chance to learn under veteran linebacker Brian Urlacher in the early part of his career.

The final Mountaineer to hear his name called was Neild.

He was the next-to-last selection in the draft to the Washington Redskins.

Notable Mountaineers who were not drafted included running back Noel Devine, receiver Jock Sanders and defensive tackle Scooter Berry, all of whom will be able to sign free agent deals with teams when the NFL lockout is over. james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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TENNIS

St. John’s knocks WVU out of Big East championships by derek denneny sports writer

Despite late-season improvements, the West Virginia tennis team had an early departure from the Big East Conference tournament this weekend.

The Mountaineers lost to St. John’s 2-4, ending the team’s season.

WVU (8-14, 4-7) struggled in its first season under head coach Tina Samara.

Samara was hired prior to the start of the team’s fall season, and was the first head coach hired by Athletic Director Oliver Luck after he took the position.

“It was a long, tough year for us,” Samara said. “We have a lot to work on, but we do have a lot to build with.

It’s going to take dedication from these girls to improve for next year.”

Things were looking up early on in the match against the Red Storm, as the Mountaineers were able to grab an early 1-0 lead by winning the

doubles point.

WVU’s No. 1 doubles team won 8-2. After the No. 2 team lost its chance to earn the Mountaineers the point, the No. 3 doubles team came through in a big way, defeating St. John’s 8-0.

After that, however, things began to go downhill quickly for the Mountaineers.

“We put ourselves in a position to win early,” Samara said. “We just didn’t get it done as the match went on.

It was disappointing.”

St. John’s wasted no time answering, picking up the first singles point when Nevena Selakovic earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory over West Virginia freshman Melis Tanik before WVU jumped back ahead with a 7-6, 6-0 win from fellow freshman Mary Chupa in the No. 3 match.

The Mountaineers were then swept in the remaining matches to fall to the Red Storm. derek.denneny@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU falls to Ohio State, 1-0 by sebouh majarian sports writer

The West Virginia women’s soccer team concluded its spring season with 1-0 loss in a highly anticipated matchup against Ohio State.

The Buckeyes scored in the 35th minute off a throw in the Mountaineer half of the field.

After the ball bounced around between players, Buckeye junior Tiffany Cameron netted the eventual game winner.

“It was a good game today, and we battled hard,” said WVU head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown.

“We had numerous chances, but could not finish on any of those tries.

“Special teams finish their chances, and that will be a focus of ours come this fall.”

The team finishes the spring with a record of 3-3-2, but knows it will improve with the return of senior defender Drea Barklage. The St. Louis native is currently recovering from ankle surgery.

Even without one of its better players on Sunday, Izzo-Brown thought her team came to play

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“Both teams had their moments, and we really came out sharp and ready from the opening whistle,” Izzo-Brown said.

“We moved the ball well and came close on some scoring chances.”

Izzo-Brown likes the direction the team is headed, despite the departure of six seniors.

“I like where everybody has developed, and I feel pretty good about where our gauge is, and now we just have to close the gap,” she said.

Despite the loss, the 15 year coach is highly anticipating a rematch with OSU this fall. The team will officially announce its schedule in the coming weeks.

Izzo-Brown is thrilled with the strides first-year keeper Sara Keane has made this spring.

“She made some great saves, and I feel really good about where her development is,” Izzo-Brown said. “She kept us in the game. She had no chance with that goal, but the other two saves she made were big time.”

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West Virginia sophomore Nicolette DeLaurentis fights with an Ohio State player for control of the ball in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to the Buckeyes. but Keane stopped two breakaways late in the second half to keep the Mountaineers alive.

The Mountaineers almost responded after Keane’s saves, as WVU took several shots late and produced three corner kicks in a 90-second span.

Junior Bri Rodriguez nearly connected on two shots. The first came when she hit the crossbar in the 18th minute,

and she also netted the equalizer in the 61st minute by beating a Buckeye defender and sending a shot just wide of the left post.

WVU had numerous chances, as it held a 10-2 advantage in corner kicks, but both teams were credited with four shots on-goal. sebouh.majarian@mail.wvu.edu

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The West Virginia rowing team raced to a seventh-place finish yesterday as it concluded competing at the Big East Conference Championship at Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J. The Mountaineers had crews competing in five of the six total events, a new school record for the most boats entered into the Big East Championship. The Mountaineers tallied 54 points in the event, finishing just five points behind sixth-placed Rutgers.

Head coach Jimmy King kept the final results from yesterday in perspective as he continued to highlight the

team’s improvement throughout the year.

“We firmly believe that we, as a program, have taken another step forward this year as far as building a more competitive program within the Big East Conference,” he said.

King was particularly impressed with the varsity eight boat and the second varsity four boat.

“The varsity eight had two really solid races,” he said.

“They raced well in the heat and in the final.”

King feels this season’s varsity eight has raced the best of any varsity eight boat he has coached over his four-year tenure as head coach of the Mountaineers.

“They had no reason to be

disappointed because they raced well, we just need to get stronger to be faster,” he said.

The second varsity four boat had to reshuffle its crew configuration just before race day when a member of the boat was injured in a fall on Sunday’s practice row.

“The lineup was reconfigured, and they went out with one practice and raced today and ended up with a thirdplace finish, having come into the regatta seeded fifth,” he said.

Courtney Schrand, a freshman from Virginia Beach, Va., was named a first-team allconference selection for the Mountaineers after a season of impressive rowing.

“She earned first conference

honors based on the body of her work and what she has done over the course of the entire year,” King said of Schrand.

“She is a rock-solid performer day in and day out, both in practices and in racing.

Notre Dame was crowned champion of the Big East for the eighth consecutive year after finishing the competition with 114 points.

The Mountaineers will return to the water on May 13 for their season finale at the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, the largest intercollegiate rowing event in the U.S. The two-day event is annually held on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Baseball drops two to Villanova by ethan rohrbaugh sports writer

The West Virginia baseball team rallied for three runs in the ninth on Sunday afternoon to avoid a series sweep by Villanova over the weekend in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. WVU (25-18, 11-7 Big East Conference) had won its last three conference series and was looking to extend the Wildcats conference losing streak to 10 games.

Solid starting pitching by the Wildcats helped Villanova hold the Big East’s top offensive squad to just three runs in the series’ first two games.

Villanova (17-25, 4-14) took game one of the set on Friday, 5-1, and claimed the series with a 7-2 victory the next day.

‘Nova led 2-1 heading into the ninth frame of the series finale, but the Mountaineers would go for back-to-back-to-

back RBI singles by redshirt senior Jeremy Gum, redshirt freshman T.J. Kuban and senior Kevin Griffin to go ahead on the scoreboard.

Freshman Ryan Tezak picked up the win for WVU as he worked the last 1 2/3 innings, facing seven batters and allowing just one hit while striking out two.

Senior Andy Berry started the game for West Virginia.

Berry (6-2) went 7 1/3 en route to a no decision, surrendering nine hits and two runs.

Villanova sent junior starting pitchers Kyle McMyne and Kyle Helisek to the mound in the first two games of the series.

The Kyles combined to allow just two earned runs, while scattering 14 hits and striking out seven Mountaineer hitters.

Helisek went the complete game in game two to improve his record to 1-6.

McMyne improved his record to 4-6 after senior relief pitcher Mike Francisco was able to come in and get the final outs of the game.

Redshirt senior Grant Buckner extended his league-leading streak of games, in which he has reached base safely 37 games in a row.

Buckner went 5-for-10 with an RBI and a run scored in the series to lead his team offensively.

Gum led the comeback charge on Sunday, as he went 2-for-4, while driving in two runs and scoring another.

With sophomore Brady Wilson on third and the score at 2-1 Villanova, the Wildcats walked Buckner intentionally.

That’s when the Bridgeport, W.Va., native singled through the right side of the infield on the very next pitch to plate Wilson and tie the contest at two a piece.

Kuban’s RBI single a couple pitches later would bring Buckner home to give the Mountaineers the lead, and Gum would score for insurance by way of an RBI single by Griffin on the ensuing at-bat.

While the pitching was strong in the first two games, Villanova had to use three pitchers in the final game, combining to surrender 13 hits to a Mountaineer offense that had only managed 16 hits in the series’ first two games combined.

West Virginia now sits in third place in the Big East standings and is three and a half games behind Connecticut for first in the league.

The Mountaineers will play the first of their two remaining Big East home series this weekend when Cincinnati comes to town. matt sunday/the daily athenaeum

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MEN’S SOCCER

Mountaineers beat NY Red Bulls

By Brian Kuppelweiser SPorts Writer

When West Virginia men’s soccer coach Marlon LeBlanc was able to schedule a spring game against the MLS New York Red Bulls, it was a dream scenario.

The Mountaineers would be able to cap off the 2011 spring schedule against a topnotch opponent and gauge where they were heading into the fall.

Not only did WVU respond to the challenge of playing against professionals on Saturday, but it came away with a 1-0 victory over the Red Bulls.

“The performance was actually really good, and we saved our best for last in the spring season,” LeBlanc said.

“We played very, very well against a seasoned team with a lot of good players.”

Although most of the big name stars on the Red Bulls’ roster did not play in the contest due to a match against

NBA Playoffs

Heat beat Celtics in Game One MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade knew his regular-season numbers against Boston were lacking.

He also knew that wouldn't matter in the playoffs.

And Game One – which seemed more like Round One – of what's already an emotionally charged series went to Wade and the Miami Heat.

Wade scored 38 points on 14 of 21 shooting, James Jones set a Miami postseason record with 25 points off the bench, and the Heat beat the Celtics 99-90 on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

"We're going to have to fight for every inch, every game we get," Wade said. "Right now, we won Game One. We're supposed to. We'll go back and focus on winning Game Two. “We're at home, we have home-court advantage. They're just trying to come in and steal one like they've done in the past.

So it's our job to come out with the same mentality in the next one."

LeBron James finished with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists for Miami, which led by as many as 19 before a fiery finish that saw plenty of players jawing at each other – more than that in some cases.

Paul Pierce was ejected with 7 minutes left, after picking up two technicals in skirmishes with Wade and Jones within a span of 59 seconds.

Ray Allen scored 25 points for Boston, which lost for the first time in five games this postseason.

Pierce scored 19 and Delonte West finished with 10 for the Celtics, while Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett were held to a combined 14 points on 6-for-19 shooting.

"There's so many things we need to do to get better," Allen said. "I think everybody in that locker room knows that, just from a small conversation we just had."

Game Two is Tuesday in Miami.

Sporting Kansas City later on Saturday, some name players still remained.

Midfielder John Rooney, who is the brother of soccer phenom Wayne Rooney, was one player that suited up for the Red Bulls.

“It was one thing to play a spring game against a bunch of pros that were in their season,” LeBlanc said. “It wasn’t a game in which we were trying a few different things. It was a full-fledged game, and it was a full go.”

LeBlanc said he was impressed with the way his defense limited the Red Bulls’ opportunities and was delighted in the way that WVU controlled play throughout the game.

“Our backs were able to break things up, and they did a great job of swarming,” LeBlanc said. “They also were able to give the Red Bulls the position we wanted them to have instead of them imposing their will.”

One reason for the Mountaineers’ defensive success was the way the team’s forwards and midfielders attacked the Red Bulls’ offense.

“They weren’t able to penetrate too often,” LeBlanc said.

“Our midfield and forward did a good job of playing our first line of defense.”

Forward Shadow Sebele scored the lone goal of the contest off of an opportunity created by the attacking style of the WVU defense.

“It was a good little counterattack off of our press,” LeBlanc said. “We then stripped the ball and got through to the keeper.”

Sebele not only scored a goal, but he also hit a post during the matchup, as he led the Mountaineers’ offensive effort.

“We probably could have scored four or five goals, because we had some really good chances to open the game up,” LeBlanc said. “All in all, our pressure, our com-

pactness defensively, and our ability to explode out really gave them problems when we were on the attack.”

Another highlight of the contest was goalkeeper Patrick Eavenson, who transferred from UNC-Charlotte and is looking to take over the starting spot vacated by Zach Johnson. Eavenson played the full 90 minutes in goal and made a key save early in the contest.

With the spring slate now finished for the Mountaineers, LeBlanc and his team will now turn their efforts toward continuing to develop their talents over the summer and preparing for the regular season.

“The guys have been putting in a lot of effort, and there has been some fantastic development,” LeBlanc said. “It is showing that we are going to be a team to reckon with come this fall.” brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

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