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“I’m just extremely proud of them, and I’m obviously glad that we pulled it out and the way we pulled it out is just kind of who this team has become.”

— WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen

by lydia nuzum

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Members of the West Virginia University Queer Student Union and Caritas House, an AIDS service organization for North Central West Virginia, partnered on World AIDS Day Thursday for a candlelight vigil to commemorate the struggle of individuals diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Participants walked from the Mountainlair to the Monongalia County Courthouse, where guest speakers affected by the AIDS epidemic shared their experiences and honored those afflicted with the virus.

The WVU Queer Student Union is a student organization representing the interests of homosexual, transgender and questioning members of the University community.

“AIDS is obviously very important in the LGBTQ community,” said Carrie Jamieson, a junior wildlife and fisheries resources student.

“It’s a problem we have, and we get a lot of flack for it. Part of the LGBTQ community goes toward supporting research and helping people with AIDS. It’s an important part of LGBTQ history, and it’s important for us to be supportive of those members of our community.”

Caritas House is a community-based organization that offers advocacy, case management, community outreach, transitional housing and supportive services to improve the quality of life of citizens with HIV and AIDS. Sharon Wood, the executive director of Caritas House, said the organization works to promote AIDS help and prevention in North Central West Virginia.

“AIDS has been around now for 30 years, so we do have enough research now to see that

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WVU alumna crowned Miss West Virginia USA by lacey palmer West Virginia kicker Tyler Bitancurt celebrates after his game-winning field goal in Thursday’s 30-27 win against South Florida.

West Virginia keeps BCS hopes alive with win

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West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen reacts to a penalty during West Virginia’s game against South Florida Thursday night.

FIRST QUARTER NO SCORING SECOND QUARTER WVU 3, USF 0 (13:20) Tyler Bitancurt 23-yard field goal WVU 10, USF 0 (8:20) Pat Miller 52-yard interception return for a touchdown WVU 10, USF 7 (5:13) Sterling Griffin 20-yard touchdown pass from B.J. Daniels wvu 13, USF 7 (0:22) Tyler Bitancurt 42-yard field goal THIRD QUARTER WVU 13, USF 10 (10:26) Maikon Bonani 32-yard field goal WVU 20, USF 10 (10:12) Tavon Austin 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown WVU 20, USF 13 (1:42) Maikon Bonani 20-yard field goal FOURTH QUARTER WVU 20, USF 20 (10:01) B.J. Daniels 1-yard touchdown run WVU 20, USF 27 (9:49) JaQuez Jenkins 24-yard interception return for touchdown WVU 27, USF 27 (5:09) Dustin Garrison 5-yard touchdown run WVU 30, USF 27 (0:00) Tyler Bitancurt 28-yard field goal

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The Mountaineers clinched a share of the Big East Conference title as Tyler Bitancurt hit a game-winning 28-yard field goal as time expired. Quarterback Geno Smith was 23-for-35 for 237 yards, while the WVU defense forced two South Florida turnovers.

Read more from Thursday’s game against South Florida in Sports.

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When Andrea Beth Rogers graduated from West Virginia University in 2009, she had a lot of goals.

Rogers, of Martinsburg, W.Va., went on to become a special education teacher during the day and a dance teacher at night, all the while acting as a graduate student in WVU’s In- Rogers tegrated Marketing Communications program.

“People always say that I’m so busy and they don’t know how I have time for everything, but this is my life, and I’m completely happy with it,” Rogers said.

But, for Rogers, all of her hard work paid off. She was recently crowned Miss West Virginia USA 2012.

“Being Miss West Virginia USA, along with the rest of my responsibilities, is definitely time-consuming, but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she said.

Rogers said she’s thankful for the University’s flexible online IMC program, which has helped her achieve more of her goals while juggling her busy schedule.

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University holiday book drive promotes child literacy across state by carlee lammers staff writer

This holiday season, the West Virginia University College of Human Resources and Education Alumni Association will join the United Way to make spirits brighter through its annual children’s book drive.

In 2008, the Alumni Association began the book drive

in efforts to increase literacy rates and encourage reading across West Virginia.

“It’s an effort to make sure every child, no matter what their demographic, has a book to read,” said Mary Beth Stickles, alumni relations and special events coordinator.

The book drive will be held through Dec. 20, where donations of new or gently used books may be made at any of

the following Morgantown locations: Allen Hall in room 802, Giant Eagle at the University Town Centre, the Morgantown Mall and all Morgantown BB&T and Central bank locations.

“Books engage parents with their children, so it’s a family activity that creates a nice bond between the parents and the child,” Stickles said. “It promotes education

in the home – not just in the school system.”

The books will benefit children in Monongalia, Preston and McDowell counties and go to organizations such as Christian Help, the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center and the Salvation Army.

Alumni Association President Kaye McCroy said the drive has grown exponen-

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tially since its start three years ago.

Last year, more than 430 books were donated to children in Monongalia and Preston counties.

This year, the group has goals of exceeding that 430 mark and is extending its efforts to McDowell County.

McCroy encourages WVU students, as members of the Morgantown community, to

give back this season by donating their old books.

“Students being a part of our community exchange is so important. You know, as they say, ‘Tis the season’,” McCroy said. “It’s really all about seeing the joy and seeing how excited children get when they get a new book – That’s what we strive for.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

TOUGH ROAD TEST AWAITS The West Virginia men’s basketball team will travel to Starkville, Miss. Saturday to play Mississippi State in its first road game.

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Former Mountaineer mascot organizes tax protest by erin fitzwilliams editor-in-chief

A former West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot, Junior Taylor, has organized a protest against the recent property appraisal raises in Monongalia County.

The rally will be held today from noon to 1 p.m. at the Monongalia County Courthouse Square on High Street.

Taylor said concerned prop-

erty owners were shocked to find their properties worth more than anticipated, causing taxes to rise.

“When I got my taxes in the mail, I talked to my family and a couple of friends, and I kind of got upset,” Taylor said.

“So, I found out where I could protest this. People are upset about it.”

Taylor said the problem with the appraisals was that an outside firm, Tyler Technologies,

has been running the appraisals instead of the Monongalia County Assessor, who is an elected official.

“Basically, they haven’t done their jobs. They haven’t really done assessments that well, and then they hired an outside company to come in and do their jobs,” Taylor said.

“They’re supposed to come and knock on your doors and ask your permission to do this, and most of us don’t even

know they came.

“There’s a lot of questions about how it was done and why it was done at this time.”

Taylor said he has created a petition for those who cannot make it to the rally to sign.

“I’ve taken it to the senior centers to have their voices heard, as well,” he said.

Taylor also made a Facebook group, “Stop the Property Tax Increase,” to promote the rally. As of Thursday eve-

ning, 65 people had confirmed attending the event.

“If the taxes are going to go up, it’s going to affect everybody, and it’ll be passed down to the students,” he said. “We want to get students involved.”

Taylor has filed pre-candidacy papers to run for Monongalia County Commission in August 2012. According to a separate Facebook page, “Junior Taylor for Monongalia County Commission,” he said

he is running because he is a “concerned citizen.”

“I think that the leaders hide things from us. I think they need to be more transparent with the people who voted them in,” Taylor said.

Monongalia County Assessor Rodney Pyles was unavailable for comment.

Taylor was the Mountaineer mascot in 1975.

Cain would face another big hurdle: the loss of grassroots support, which has provided the core of his base for his antiestablishment campaign.

Atlanta Tea Party Patriots co-founder Debbie Dooley typifies the falloff of support.

She had been vigorously defending Cain as the sexual harassment allegations trickled out. But White’s accusation proved too much. On Thursday, White’s attorney released more cell phone billing records showing that Cain and White had been in touch through phone calls and text messages since June.

“I don’t know what to believe,” Dooley said. “I just think he needs to get out now and focus on his family.”

Charlie Gruchow, one of Cain’s earliest and most devout supporters in Iowa, has said he has moved his support to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, because he doesn’t think Cain can survive politically.

“I still don’t believe all the allegations,” he said. “But it’s really damaged him.”

Even Cain’s supporters acknowledge his odds have grown even steeper with a cloud planted over his campaign and just weeks before voting gets under way in Iowa.

“I’m still backing him, but I definitely think it’s a bigger

and bigger mountain to climb,” Florida state Rep. Carlos Trujillo said Tuesday, the day after White emerged. “It’s going to be difficult to make up that ground in so short an amount of time.”

Cain has said he is reassessing and re-evaluating whether to remain in the race and will only make that decision after speaking face-to-face with his wife of 42 years.

The candidate is expected back in his home state of Georgia after campaign stop in South Carolina Friday afternoon and will presumably talk with his wife then. His campaign wouldn’t provide details.

He has canceled a Friday night event at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

“We’ve postponed it while he revaluates,” organizer Gil Bell said.

But Georgia state Sen. Josh McKoon, a supporter, said the planned opening of a campaign headquarters in Atlanta was still on.

“Without a doubt,” McKoon said.

Cain was keeping up a busy campaign schedule.

After visiting New Hampshire, he was set to deliver a business-focused speech at Middle Tennessee State University. He was also set to headline an event Friday afternoon in Rock Hill, S.C.

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Presidential campaign all but over for GOP hopeful Herman Cain ATLANTA (AP) — Herman Cain is still campaigning for president. But by most measures, his White House bid is all but over.

His standing in polls is cratering. Supporters are wavering if not fleeing. Fundraising is suffering.

And, these days, the former pizza company executive is less a serious candidate than the butt of late-night comedy jokes after a string of accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior and, now, an allegation of a 13-yearlong extramarital affair.

“His chance at winning the presidency are effectively zero,” said Dave Welch, a Republican strategist who worked on both of John McCain’s presidential bids.

And Republican strategist Kellyanne Conway said: “It’s the daily dose of the winceand-cringe factor that leaves people wondering what could be coming next,” As it has since Ginger White stepped forward Monday, the allegation of an affair overshadowed Cain’s campaign for another day Thursday, when he told the New Hampshire Union Leader that his wife, Gloria, did not know he was providing the 46-year-old Atlanta-area businesswoman with money for “month-tomonth bills and expenses.”

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Continued from page 1 “I chose the IMC program right after I graduated because of the program’s flexibility and the aspect that it was completely online. It let me explore further what I actually wanted to do with my career,” Rogers said.

When not playing both teacher and student, Rogers finds the time to stay active in the Miss Universe organization.

“The entire program is really new to me, because I’ve only been Miss West Virginia USA for about three or four weeks, but it’s made me realize that pageants really take a lot of hard work,” she said. “It’s also made me realize what an amazing organization this is.

It provides great opportunities for young women, and this entire experience has opened my eyes to a whole new world.”

Rogers said she’s using her title to promote autism awareness, a cause she’s most passionate about.

“Autism awareness is very close to me because I teach, and I work with students with autism. So, it’s something that I really care deeply for,” she said.

For Rogers, the best part about being named Miss West Virginia USA is having the opportunity to be a role model for children across the state.

“I think that by working in schools, teaching dance and, of course, by being Miss

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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain leaves the Manchester Union Leader newspaper after meeting with the editorial board Thursday.

And, Cain said, his wife also didn’t know of what he called a friendship with White until she said publicly that she had a casual 13-year affair with Cain that ended about eight months ago.

It is the latest chapter in a saga that has played out in recent weeks as his campaign has been rocked first with allegations of sexual harassment West Virginia USA, I have a great opportunity to be a role model. And, with that, my advice is to be honest and stay true to who you are,” she said. “A lot of people think that you need to change to be able to reach your goals, but if you stick true to who you are, then that will really shine.”

Rogers said she is most honored, though, to represent WVU and the state of West Virginia as a whole.

“Representing the state and the University means more to me than you know. I’m a diehard Mountaineer fan, so having the opportunity to say that I went to WVU, and to represent the state on an even bigger level, means so much to me,” she said.

In June, Rogers will represent West Virginia in the Miss USA 2012 Pageant airing on NBC. Rogers said she’s excited to show the nation what West Virginia is really all about.

“I hope people get a good taste of West Virginia from meeting me and, hopefully, I can do the state justice, because I want everyone to know how fabulous it is and why I love West Virginia,” she said. “One of West Virginia’s greatest assets is the people. We have coal, which is amazing, and we have tourism and many other material things that are great about our state, but I think our people are what really sets us apart.”

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and, now, White’s affair claim.

Even before all that surfaced, Cain faced steep hurdles to the nomination. He didn’t have much of a campaign organization. He was spending more time on a book tour than in early primary and caucus states. And he was facing doubts about whether he was ready for the presidency, given a series of fumbles on policy

questions.

Over the past month, Cain has watched his standing in polls sink. He acknowledged his fundraising took a hit after White came forward, and political experts predict that his ability to take in campaign cash will evaporate now that he is re-evaluating whether to remain in the race. If he decides to continue running,

Detroit mayor: Move for state takeover premature DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Dave Bing on Thursday sharply criticized an expected 30-day state review of the city’s troubled finances, which is a first step toward a possible state takeover.

Bing told an evening news conference that Detroit is making progress on its expected $150 million budget deficit and cash flow problems on its own.

A spokesman for Bing’s office said earlier that a state review could begin as early as Friday.

“We are opposed to the governor beginning this process,” Bing said, with United Auto Workers union President Bob King and other labor and political officials by his side. “We’re opposed to an emergency manager and we’re making progress and moving closer than ever to (solving) this fiscal crisis.”

A Michigan law passed earlier this year expanded the powers of state-appointed emergency financial managers, giving them latitude that includes the ability to oversee city government and toss out union contracts in some situations. Michigan already has emergency managers in place in the Detroit public school system and several other cities.

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Continued from page 1 the drugs, and the treatments that are in place are effective if they are used,” Wood said. “We also have rapid testing with results in 15 to 20 minutes with no blood and no pain.”

AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is the final stage of the condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV.

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Mayor David Bing, religious leaders, labor and Detroit City Council members stand in solidarity at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building Thursday.

Bing and Gov. Rick Snyder discussed Detroit’s finances during telephone conversations Wednesday, and Bing spokesman Dan Lijana said Thursday that the governor “signaled his intention that a financial review could begin as early as Friday.”

Such a review is the first step toward appointing an emergency

manager. The entire process would take about 90 days.

“This is our city,” Bing told the City Hall news conference. “Detroit needs to be run by Detroiters. We know what needs to be done and we stand ready to do it.”

Bing has submitted a $102 million savings plan for the

The disease adversely affects the immune system of those infected, making them more susceptible to other infectious diseases.

Wood said Caritas House works closely with community members and organizations to promote awareness for the virus and its causes.

“We have education and prevention we offer to the c o m mu n i t y , especially through Caritas House, for any agency, school organization or

group of people who want to know what is actually going on in the world of HIV and AIDS,” Wood said.

Since 2009, more than 60 million people have been infected with HIV. Because there is no cure for the HIV virus, the primary methods used to control the spread of AIDS are prevention and awareness efforts.

“I think it’s important because so many people are affected,” said Nnenna Min-

current fiscal year to Snyder’s office.

“If Lansing believes our plan isn’t strong enough, I’d like to hear their suggestions for what they can improve,” the mayor said. “I’d like to see action on some of the critical initiatives that we proposed to the state to help Detroit become fiscally stable once again.”

Bing said the state could help by supplying $220 million he says the city was promised in a decade-old tax overhaul “that helped put us in this position in the first place.” He said Detroit also has asked for help collecting the city’s income tax, which would provide up to $155 million in additional annual revenue.

Snyder’s office declined to comment on Bing’s remarks, other than agreeing that people in Detroit should come together to work on the problems.

“This absolutely isn’t an us versus them – whether within in the city or outside of the city,” Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said. “We’re all in this together. Because again, a strong and successful Detroit is key to a strong and successful Michigan.” imah, who works at the local Rape and Domestic Violence Center. “Maybe not so much in Morgantown, but around the world. I’m personally walking because, in the U.S., the group that has the fastest rate of new infections are African-American women.

“It’s why I’m here to represent even though I don’t have HIV or AIDS – just to bring awareness and to say this is a worthy cause, and we need to make everybody aware to protect themselves so we can hopefully stop this disease.”

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Street Style: WVU student fashion Chris Dierolf

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“I don’t really pay attention to what I wear as long as it’s weather appropriate. I have a warm ski jacket for when it’s snowing - anything less than that and I don’t really feel a jacket is needed. I wear sweaters and long sleeve shirts with a knit hat to stay warm.”

“My staple warm items for the season are my leather jacket I got a couple years ago and this hat I got last year. Not a lot of people wear hats like this, I think, and it’s really warm!”

“This winter, I want a new jacketa wool one that goes to your knees with fur around the trim. I have a long down jacket. It’s pretty nice, but if you’re going to get one like that, get an expensive one because the feathers come out.” photos and reporting by BROOKE CASSIDY

Accessories: Make or break any outfit with the right extras Christina GuTIERREZ A&E WRITER

Style and fashion entails much more than trends in just clothes or shoes. Accessories are the unsung heroes of trendy looks.

With that being said, accessories are more than just jewelry, purses and belts. Makeup is a huge addition to the completeness of an ensemble.

There is a makeup look for every occasion and outfit.

Jessica Mathias, a senior history student at West Virginia University, loves to play around with her makeup looks.

“Makeup is fun because

you can change your look easily and experiment with different styles. Smoky eyes are my favorite,” Mathias said.

Smoky eyes are a fan favorite. It is a great way to spruce up a nighttime look and can work for everyone, no matter their features.

Senior public relations and professional writing and editing student Rima Cario said she knows how to enhance her best features with strategic makeup techniques.

“I like to play up my almond-shaped eyes by dragging some black liquid eyeliner slightly past the crease to create a sexy cat-eye look.

Sometimes I use a metallic liner to switch it up a bit,” Cario said.

Often, women see stars like

Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez and admire their looks but fear that they can’t pull them off without celebrity makeup artists.

Senior sports management student Jordan Kapnick said she is getting bored with her daily look.

“I want to switch up my makeup look but I don’t know how. I feel like I don’t have the right tools to do what I want,” Kapnick said.

What so many girls don’t realize is that you don’t have to pay a fortune to get those movie star looks. Stores like Walmart and Target provide great products for affordable prices.

However, if you still need a quick fix, but don’t have time or money to get to the store,

think outside the box. If you don’t have makeup brushes on hand, look elsewhere. Qtips can double as eye shadow applicators and removers.

Cotton balls can also be used for bronzer and blush.

If you’re running low on face makeup, lipstick can work as a double agent, being used for both lips and cheeks.

Dab the right shade of red, pink or brown lightly on the apples of your cheeks and rub it in for the desired pigment. Not only will this work, but the wax in the lipstick will actually last longer than the powder of blush. It is recommended to use a translucent powder to set this look, which will help it last longer.

In a perfect world, filling in eyebrows should be a pri-

ority. A woman with blonde eyebrows should choose a brown powder, one or two shades darker than their natural brow color, while a brunette would want to choose a shade or two lighter - both powders applied with an angled brush.

For college girls whose budgets don’t allow for frequent trips to Sephora or MAC, there are plenty of alternatives. Although penciling eyebrows are often discouraged, there is a way to do so without being noticeable.

An eyeliner pencil, or if need be, a regular #2 pencil, can be applied using short dash-like strokes in the same direction of hair growth.

If you just want some day time rules, a classy sun-kissed

glow is appropriate for any season. If you’re trying to preserve your skin and want an alternative to tanning, a bronzer is a lifesaver.

Another great tip for creating the illusion of being a shade or two darker is to use a tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers are also a great substitute to cakey foundations and itchy powders.

If you are in need of freshening up before an interview or date, pinch your cheeks and bite your lips to bring color back to the surface.

Soft lips and nice skin will never go out of style, so always remember to moisturize and always carry a lip balm with built-in sun protection. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Kate Bush releases second album of 2011, ‘50 Words for Snow’ for the holidays Emily MEadows A&E WRITER

Bundle up and grab a hot cocoa before pushing play on Kate Bush’s new album.

The English alternative singer-songwriter has just released her 10th studio album, perfectly soft and winterized just in time for the holiday season.

“50 Words for Snow” is the follow-up to her album “Directors Cut”, also released this year under Bush’s record label “Fish People.”

While the full-length album may appear a short compilation with only seven tracks, each track ranges anywhere from eight to 13 minutes long, and do not drone on without meaning. Each track is beauti-

fully crafted in small narratives of metaphorical yet real journeys through snow and interactions with mythical snowmen.

The 53-year-old singer, who hasn’t toured since 1979 following the release of her first album, has maintained a following of fans and proved to be a huge influence in many female alternative rock singers even today.

Long-time fans will further enjoy her soft appeal on the new album, making use of her originality with hypnotizing vocals alongside quiet instrumentals and loose pianos.

Without a doubt, the album maintains a seemingly intentional creepy and cold tone, but one that fits appropriately into the seasonal frame, and although devoid of any holiday references, is an album which could be easily added to any indie lovers Christmas collection.

Key tracks on the album include “Misty,” a bizarre but catchy and fantastic recollection of deciding and finding of the consequences of sleeping with a snowman.

While being the longest song on the album ending after almost 14 minutes this song is interestingly captivating enough to not make you wish it were a second shorter.

Things get a little louder halfway into “Snowed in at Wheeler Street,” a genius duet with Elton John, before leading into

the album’s finale and shortest track at almost seven minutes, “Among Angels”. The album’s single “Wild Man” is certainly has the most upbeat rhythm and lyrics.

Bush’s genuine abilities to paint visuals and set such solid moods in tracks like “Snowflake,” where her 13-year-old son also makes a vocal appearance metaphorically becoming a falling snowflake, is unlike most artists today.

Bush’s biggest appeal has been her ability to stay with her

off-the-wall yet creatively intact musical creations. For releasing two albums in one year after a six-year hiatus, Bush proved she can return to her own musical grounds and continue to produce her best works nearly flawlessly.

“50 Words for Snow” is in stores now and available through Bush’s official website, Amazon and iTunes.

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New academic policy is fair to students West Virginia University students who rely on financial aid must stay focused every semester – or they may lose it.

According to the new academic policy set in place by the University, students’ academic progress will be evaluated every semester instead of once per academic year.

The new policy is reasonable and will better motivate students to stay on task.

The standards for the new policy are not overbearing

and should be easy for any college student to maintain.

Every student who has attempted 59 credit hours must maintain a 2.0 GPA and a completion rate of at least 67 percent, which is not too much for the University to ask.

The University is claiming it will work with students who have had special circumstances resulting in a subpar grades.

Those students must appeal to the University by Jan.

3 in order to receive aid for the spring semester.

But the students who are failing because they simply are not taking school seriously should not keep their aid.

Considering the tough economic times, it has been difficult for the most qualified college graduates to find jobs, let alone someone at the bottom of his or her class.

Furthermore, some students don’t belong in college

– it’s not for everyone.

Financial aid should be given to those who will make the most of it, not to those who want to do the bare minimum.

Some say “D’s get degrees,” but that is not a standard anyone should pursue. There is a reason college is called an institute of higher learning.

With the new policy, retention rates should raise in the long run by requiring students to stay motivated – and the ones who are not will be

forced out.

Students must check their status once grades for the fall term are released and contact their advisers if their financial aid has been suspended as soon as possible. If you have a legitimate excuse for poor performance, the University will be lenient.

College is a privilege, not a right, and should be treated as such.

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RFL program offers students a positive environment ashley burris columnist

If you live in a West Virginia University dorm, you’ve had a Resident Faculty Leader.

The RFL program started in 1996 as a jumpstart program to get new students accustomed to the University.

Former WVU President David C. Hardesty and former WVU Dean David Stewart created the RFL program to foster a learning environment not just in the classrooms but in the dorms as well – thus creating a family-away-from-home feeling for students.

This is exactly how I felt when I met the RFL at Pierpont Apartments in 2008. RFL Chair Ann Richards and her husband, Brian Knight, have been the RFLs for the past six years. Their home is located on the ground floor of the dorm and is easily accessible with a simple knock on their door.

With their open doors and home-cooked food every Tuesday night, I felt right at home.

So much so the first night I met them, I fell asleep on the living room couch. I felt like I was safe and not a burden.

Continuing to interact with them, I had the chance of meeting many faculty members as well as other students in the dorm through Tuesday night “Chat-n-Chew”.

“Chat-n-Chew” offers students the ability to get academic advice through different speakers each week and learn about opportunities on and around campus.

With this constant interaction, students warm up to and eventually confide in the RFLs as the doorkeepers of their educational success.

With the guidance of the RFL in Pierpont, I ventured out and participated in dorm activities, Hall Council, Campus Cup and the newly created “Our WVU Communities” program.

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Students gather for a Tuesday night ‘Chat-n-Chew’ in Pierpont Hall. sociate Provost Elizabeth A. Dooley, is geared toward new and current undergraduate students in search of a network when they arrive on campus.

With the help of the RFL program, students of color and first generation students are motivated to build affinity groups together.

Since the majority of student participation was from Pierpont Apartments as it houses a diverse student population, this was best group to bring ideas to the forefront. The RFLs even brought in Marc Williams,

the managing partner of Williams Communications to help with the push for “Our WVU Communities.”

Williams, who has a masters degree in sports management, spoke to the University last month.

With their determination and Richards good home-cooked meals, Tuesday night dinners have become more diverse.

Students even come from across the campus and off-campus just to come back to Pierpont to enjoy academic conversation and socializing.

Last year, the RFLs coordinated an “International Social” where students were exposed to foreign cuisines from all over the world.

They knew students would show up because it was on a Tuesday night, but they weren’t prepared for the turnout of more than 75 students.

“Our WVU Communities” is now bringing more students together in order to motivate each other and be academically successful.

We have brought ideas to those who can finally help us

build programs for us by us.

This weekend will be the head start of “Our WVU Communities’” initiative of bringing people together.

“Our WVU Communities” and the RFL program are bringing in Jay Harris, a widely known sports anchor from ESPN. Harris, who is from Norfolk, Va., and a two-time Emmy Award Winner, will be coming to our glorious University to speak about the importance of education in achieving success.

Without “Our WVU Communities,” this would not even be

possible. Without the RFL program and the continuous determination of Pierpont students and Marc Williams, we would still be talking about what this University needs.

Finally, doors are opening for students of color and first-generation students. We are starting to support ourselves and push for educational success individually.

So come on out to the Mountainlair Ballrooms Saturday at 7 p.m. to meet Jay Harris and interact with students and faculty members.

How the GOP could transform American politics michael levy columnist

I have a confession to make.

If you follow my columns or know me personally, it might be a little shocking, but I need to talk about this.

I could potentially vote Republican.

I generally come down left of the leftists in American politics, but I could swing the other way. I suspect there are millions of voters like me who are attracted to components of the Republican platform but find other aspects of the party totally off-putting.

Before I get to the changes I would need to see before I could vote Republican, let me summarize what draws me to the party.

The a tt r a c t i o n to conservatism I recognize the threat the debt poses to our country. I accept that we need to make tough sacrifices to balance the budget and get our finances

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in order.

I am disturbed by government imposition on personal freedom. If it won’t harm anyone else, we should be free to do as we wish.

I recognize the unique efficiency of the market and understand there is no substitute for private innovation.

I agree government assistance programs like welfare and unemployment often deter personal advancement.

I get that there is no substitute for personal responsibility. From what we eat, to how we raise our kids, to our personal finances, we have to accept responsibility for our own actions.

That said, there are some things about the current incarnation of the Republican Party that drives me nuts.

So, GOP, want to put a few million formerly staunch Democratic votes in to play?

Here’s how to do it.

Stop bashing science The Republican tendency to ignore or combat science when it diverges from their ideology is repugnant, and it is profoundly dangerous for our country.

Let’s remember what science is. To accept a fact as scientific is to try as hard as possible to explain the evidence any other way. Only when the evidence cannot be fit to any other hypothesis is science satisfied.

That is what has been done with anthropogenic global warming. Science has tried to explain the data every other way. According a peer-reviewed study on climate scientists, between 97 and 98 percent of experts are convinced human activities are warming the planet.

There are real debates about how bad it will get and how we should respond. We desperately need to have those debates. As long as Republican politicians think they know better than the experts, they’re not getting my vote.

Get consistent on liberties Personal freedom, when it doesn’t harm others, should be the rule whether you like the activity or not. If you really believe in personal freedom, here are two opportunities to prove it.

We have spent tens of billions of dollars and locked up

millions of Americans to combat marijuana use. Pot might have some adverse health effects, but so do hot dogs.

Come out for the decriminalization of marijuana.

Similarly, letting two people of the same sex get married doesn’t hurt anyone. No one is asking you to get gaymarried, so support the right of gay people to do what they want.

Be honest about the debt I am terrified of the consequences of our fiscal irresponsibility. We need to balance the budget.

If the GOP wants to convince me it’s serious about the budget and not just playing politics by obstructing Democratic priorities, Republicans need to acknowledge their role in creating the debt.

The debt exploded under President Ronald Reagan, and then President Bill Clinton balanced the budget.

President George W. Bush expanded Medicare by half a trillion dollars and started two wars at a couple of trillion dollars each, all while decreasing government revenue by cutting taxes. That’s not fis-

cal responsibility.

The GOP also needs to look at the math and accept that tax increases will have to be part of the solution. Once they’ve done that, then we can have the real debates we need – where to cut spending and on whom to raise taxes.

Stop the hate Gay people aren’t going to destroy your family. Stop trying to destroy theirs.

Illegal immigrants work their asses off at jobs no American is willing to do. Our economy depends on them, and we are a country of immigrants. Take it easy on the vigilantism.

Islam isn’t a religion of hatred. Remember the Crusades? Good.

Ac c ept a role for government Government’s role should be limited, but it has one important role to play.

In the absence of regulation, financial companies will swindle us and break our economy. That has recently been demonstrated.

Similarly, short-term profits will lead companies to ravage the environment, making peo-

ple sick from pollution and impoverishing future generations by depleting resources.

Regulation is needed to tackle problems like these.

That is a role government has to fill.

Of these five demands, only the last could even remotely be called liberal. I want to see Republicanism return to its roots. Doing so would help our country and open up millions of potential GOP votes.

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THE WEEK AHEAD TODAY DECEMBER 2

TOMCHIN PLANETARIUM, located in 425 Hodges Hall, will present their annual holiday show “Tis The Season” at 7 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. The event is free, but reservations are required and can be made by calling 304-293-4961. Tomchin Observatory, located on the 4th floor of Hodges Hall, will be open at about 7:30 p.m. for viewing on the same night if the sky is clear and Jupiter should be visible.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

THE CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER offers a free Shabbat Dinner every friday night at 7 p.m. at the Chabad House. For more information, email Rabbi@JewishWV.org or call 304-599-1515.

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY

OPEN GYM FOR VOLLEYBALL is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. No commitment or prior experience is necessary. Just show up and play. For more information, email Mandy at mhatfie3@ mix.wvu.edu.

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

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

EVERY SUNDAY

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH offers services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The church is located on the corner of Spruce and Willey streets.

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

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

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

MOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST hosts a supper at 6 p.m. and a bible study at 7 p.m. at the Christian Student Center at 2923 University Ave. PAINTBALL TEAM practices at Mountain Valley Paintball Park. For more information, visit www.wvupaintball.com or email wvupaintball@gmail.com.

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

SIGMA THETA EPSILON, a National Christian Service Fraternity, would like to invite any men interested in the fraternity to attend its

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

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

CONTINUAL

WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as drinkWELL, loveWELL, chillWELL and more are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELLWVU: Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well. wvu.edu/wellness.

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

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

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.

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, email vc_srsh@hotmail.com or call 304-599-5020.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walkin clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under five years of age.

This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements.

For more information, call 304-5985180 or 304-598-5185.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-onone community-based and schoolbased mentoring programs. To volunteer, call Sylvia at 304-9832823, ext. 104 or email bigs4kids@ yahoo.com.

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

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ing volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two in-service trainings per year and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or email trella.greaser@live.com.

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

THE CONDOM CLOSET is held in the Monongalia room of the Mountainlair from 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday.

THE CONDOM CARAVAN is held in the Mountainlair from noon to 2 p.m. every Tuesday. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents each or five for $1.00.

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, visit www.m-snap.org.

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.

FREE STUDENT SUCCESS SUPPORT, presented by the WVU Office of Retention and Research, helps students improve on time management, note taking reading and study skills as well as get help with the transition to WVU. Free drop-in tutoring is also available every night of the week in different locations. For more information, visit http://retention.wvu.edu or call 304-293-5811.

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.

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, visit www.morgantownnewcomers.com.

NEW GROUP THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES are available for free at the WELLWVU: Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services.

The groups include: Get More Out of Life, Understanding Self and Others, Insomnia Group, A Place for You, Sexual Assault Survivors Group, Adult Children of Dysfunctional Parents and Transfer Students: Get Started on the Right Foot. For more information call 304-293-4431 or email tandy.mcclung@mail.wvu.edu.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year learning how to express your not-so-nice feelings effectively and not threaten others will become easy. You will put in a significant effort to reach this place. You often are irritated with bosses and authority figures.

If you are single, you easily could tumble into a love-hate relationship. Take your time. If you are attached, your vision of your life might be much different from your sweetie’s. Don’t judge. Try different styles. PISCES can be challenging.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Understand that you might be feeling the undercurrents of other people’s unacknowledged feelings. Others could be acting out. Curb your temper, and establish strong and sturdy limits. You will gain if you can be nonreactive. Can you? Tonight: Maintain an unusually low profile.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH Decide what is too much effort and what is reasonable. The problem lies in getting a group consensus. Don’t be surprised to see a couple of people flip their lid on the topic at hand. They feel passionately about the matter. Tonight: Only with pals.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Stay on top of work and demands. Pressure builds between you and others. You might wonder what is enough and when to let others know. Unless you like fireworks, the smart Twin won’t wait until the last minute before his or her fuse blows. Tonight: A must appearance.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH

With as much anger being sprinkled left and right, you could be sarcastic or say something you might regret later. Clear the air as fast as possible. You don’t need a scene. Tonight: A very important talk over dinner.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Deal with people with whom you feel comfortable and from whom you can handle feedback. Anger seems to be the underlying tenet no matter who does what and no matter what others say. Ask yourself if someone is trying to cover something up. Let the cards fall naturally. No heroics. Tonight: Share over dinner.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Others seem to be on the warpath, but perhaps you are really the one sticking the pins in. Let someone know how you feel in a calm, quiet way. Creating uproar won’t result in a positive situation. Take a walk to clear your mind. Tonight: Listen to another version of the same story.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Walk right in. Once you’re energized, you’ll get a lot done. In a sense, by focusing on what you are doing, you are detaching from another situation. You need some distance here. Use your anger to motivate you, but not to cause a problem. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH You leap over hurdles. Your smile lures in whatever you want. A meeting could get a bit rough, as you share hostile words with another person. You know what you want -- what is stopping you? If you are single or attached, romantic thoughts could occupy a good part of your day.

Tonight: Frisky you.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Understand that although you are feeling better than you have in a while, at times you could be caught between a rock and a hard place. Today exemplifies that issue. What determines the quality of the day is how you deal with this pressure. Tonight: Know that others are under the gun, too.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Of all signs, you can mobilize anger and use it to enhance a situation. Do just that, and let others see different ways of expressing rage. Communication flourishes, and what was difficult no longer is. Follow your instincts. Tonight: Meet a friend at a preferred place.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHHH You need to move forward and not get hung up on someone’s disagreeable accusations or feelings. Indicate a willingness to discuss a problem, but not in the manner this person wants. Give this person space. He or she just might be discharging anger on you that belongs to another person. Tonight: Your treat.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH You are feeling better than you have in a long time and may make a choice to proceed in a different direction. Others are disagreeable. You might want to settle someone’s issue, if possible; otherwise, give this person a wide berth. Tonight: Your night to howl!

BORN TODAY Singer Britney Spears (1981), fashion designer Gianni Versace (1946), actress Lucy Liu (1968)

COMICS

Pearls Before Swine

by Stephan Pastis

F Minus

by Tony Carrillo

Get Fuzzy

by Darby Conley

Cow and Boy

by Mark Leiknes

PUZZLES DIFFICULTY LEVEL HARD

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

THURSDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

ACROSS 1 Family nickname 5 Turkeys 10 Together, in scores 14 Say and mean 15 “Star Wars” name 16 Locks that are hard to manage 17 Shed tool 18 Restraints to prevent the eating of forbidden fruit?

20 “Who am __ judge?”

21 ID theft target 22 Eastern faith 23 Crooned while tipsy?

26 Sleep: Pref.

28 Present in court 29 Resistant to punches?

32 Officiate 34 Word often ignored in alphabetizing 35 Golfs, e.g.

36 Scary place to pray?

40 Thickness 42 Wide size 43 Big-league 44 Actor Holbrook under the weather?

48 Island mentioned in the Beach Boys’ “Kokomo” 52 At __: in one go 53 Underwater menace?

55 Doha resident 58 Patience-virtue link 59 Regulus’s constellation 60 Rooster that doesn’t wake you up?

62 End of school?

63 Rhode Island senator for whom an education grant is named 64 Struggling with 65 Community service org.

66 Escaped 67 “Then ...”

68 One good at takeoffs DOWN 1 Model/actress Berenson 2 Online image 3 Vietnam’s __ Delta 4 Exist 5 Met villains, perhaps 6 Round gaskets 7 McKinley, e.g.: Abbr.

8 Leader

9 Junior-to-be 10 Key related to C 11 Cop’s order 12 Thus far 13 Twisting shape 19 Struggle with sassafras?

21 Absolute 24 Sage 25 Restaurant pots 27 They might happen 30 “The Motorcycle Diaries” subject 31 McCain : Palin :: Dole : __ 33 Went up 36 One of seven in this clue 37 Casual “Sure” 38 Italian luxury label 39 Legendary accounts 40 Free TV ad 41 Strong finish?

45 Younger, as a sister 46 Play-of-color gem 47 Camera store choices

49 Tanning booth item, briefly 50 “The Devil’s Dictionary” author 51 12-time All-Star Roberto 54 Invite as one’s date for 56 Self-titled 2000s sitcom 57 Self-assured statement 60 Basker’s abbr.

61 A little off 62 One-named R&B singer

THURSDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

He hears and he hatches, He has a wonderful soul.

Revisit him soon, ‘fore your age takes its toll

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World music concert transports audience Features music of Guinea, Ghana, Trinidad, Brazil

by Rebecca Lebherz A&E Correspondent

Sarah Plata, dancer in African Music and Dance Ensemble, performs 'Kpatcha', a song from Ghana.

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The West Virginia University College of Creative Arts’ School of Music presented a World Music Showcase Concert Thursday night in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the Creative Arts Center.

The World Music Showcase featured WVU’s African Music and Dance Ensemble, Brazilian Ensemble and Steel Band. A diverse selection of music from Cuba, Ghana, Guinea, Trinidad and Brazil was played.

Director of the World Music Performance Center Michael Vercelli said students have been busy rehearsing this semester.

During the concert he recognized many seniors who were preforming with the ensembles for their last time.

The Bata Trio performed two Cuban songs on the bata drums. Next, the African Music and Dance Ensemble took the stage.

The barefoot dancers and drummers dressed in African attire and put on a high-en-

ergy show.

“It’s a really fun atmosphere. Dr. Vercelli is a really good teacher. He knows what he is talking about,” said Sarah Martinelli, a junior exercise physiology student who joined the ensemble her freshman year.

Following the African Dance and Music Ensemble, the Brazilian Ensemble took the stage, led by exchange graduate student Rafael Langoni Smith.

“We are fortunate to have a graduate student from Brazil,” Vercelli said. “It has been great to have him here and hear his input and Brazilian expertise.”

Smith arranged many of the songs featured during the concert.

The Brazilian Ensemble got the audience laughing with their performance of “Atraente” by Chiquinha Gonzaga.

“We have come to master it so well. There are so many cues – the little game in this song is to try to make each other miss,” Smith said.

Another popular song

among the audience was “Bloco de Maracatus”.

Vercelli said students had the opportunity to study in Brazil and learn this song.

Special guest Chris Wabich, a renowned steel pan and drum set artist from Los Angeles, Calif., performed with the Steel Band. Wabich has collaborated with many well-known artists including Ludacris, Sting and Leonard Cohen.

Wabich’s recordings have been featured on the TV shows “Malcolm in the Middle” and “American Idol,” as well as films like “Wild California,” “Dolphins” and “After the Sunset.”

“Chris Wabich is an outstanding musician. We are grateful to the College of Creative Arts and the WVU School of Music for supporting his visit,” Vercelli said.

Wabich joined the Steel Band on the popular Bob Marley song “Natural Mystic” along with several other tunes, including a Latin song composed by Wabich. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Zenclay Gallery to host Bangmin Nong exhibition Saturday

By Christina gutierrez A&e writer

Zenclay Studio Gallery will be hosting a reception for artist Bangmin Nong.

Nong is a candidate for a West Virginia University Master of Arts. Prior to his time at WVU, Nong studied at Guangxi Arts Institute near his hometown of Nanning Shi, Guangxi China.

Public relations specialist at the Dean’s office of the Creative Arts Center Charlene Lattea said she is familiar with Nong’s achievements.

“MA thesis exhibitions are cutting-edge contemporary works that represent the highest level of achievement for WVU students as they receive their Master of Arts degree from the School of Art and Design,” Lattea said.

His exhibit, entitled “Human Architecture,” will complete his thesis exhibition.

Nong chose to depict the human form because of his deep interest in the connection between humans and architecture.

“In any country, the relationship between humans and architecture is an eternal topic. Humans and architecture are inextricably linked, interdependent and mutually influential,” Nong said.

His unique style of sculpture depicts both human and human-made figures. Nong uses precise lines and colors to create the image and connection of these figures.

“In the creation of my sculptures, I use line, shape, texture and color to access the unity of these sculptural objects.

These characteristics provide the means for a powerful visual message shown in my human landscapes,” he said.

Nong takes inspiration from the human body to create his sculptures.

“I think about how to use human and architecture as a topic and creating a vehicle to explore the sculpture’s language,” he said.

“Combination of the human figure and architectural characteristics are important to the composition of my sculpture as to show how inextricably linked these objects are.”

The gallery and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The exhibit opened Nov. 27 and will continue to be available for public viewing until Jan. 28.

Zenclay Studio’s gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. The Gallery is closed on Sundays.

For more information, call 304-599-POTS (7687) or visit their website at www.zenclay. com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

‘Landscape No. 4’ is among the works of Bangmin Nong which will be exhibited at the Zenclay Studio Gallery Saturday.

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‘Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies’ anthologizes the best of Larsen’s series ALEC BERRY WEB EDITOR

“Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies” is an anthology series edited by Michel Fiffe that originally appeared in single issues of Erik Larsen’s “Savage Dragon.”

Now, “TSDF” resides in a trade paperback collection, and it spotlights the work of many excellent cartoonists doing their own “Savage Dragon” stories.

“Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies” pulls off the impossible. Or better yet, the “dream.”

This is a comic book work with idealism written all over it

– and I’m happy to say I own a copy because this project completely represents the type of comic I’ve wanted to read for years.

I don’t know about you, but the simple question usually asked would be: What would you like to see more of at Marvel and DC? Anthologies were my usual answer.

While they tend to suck nine times out of 10, I love the anthology concept. There’s potential and room to run in an anthology: multiple stories, a mixture of creative talent and no editorial barrier. An anthology can just be about good comics, and the necessity of shorter stories can only

make them more kinetic.

They’re also a fun tool to break the formula chain we’re so used to in mainstream comics.

So my ideal thought’s always been to put a group of great creators on a Marvel or DC anthology and let them go absolutely nuts with the properties.

Basically, make the anthology a backdoor or think of it as a small “what if.” What if the entire Marvel or DC line was spontaneous and ever-changing? Just every fanboy’s favorite character taken over by a set of wild creative minds and put through stories designed specifically to fit the creators’ will.

The anthology would kind of bring that idea to life.

Those projects did happen with the advent of “Wednesday Comics” and “Strange Tales” – except neither of those soared past mediocrity. “Wednesday Comics” gets its cred for the experimental packaging, and both series delivered a few enjoyable works, but for the most part, both projects supplied more bad than good.

“Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies” picks up where those projects left off, but does it a little differently when you consider the project’s serialization in “Savage Dragon.” Whether intentional or not, I feel the literal proximity of “TFSD” to “Savage Dragon” comments on the larger idea at hand – taking the established and handing it off to someone else for an extreme makeover.

Actually, having both works share the same staples as a comic book, works as a before and after. Or kind of a reminder. It’s that juxtaposition of styles and choices in storytelling, as well as the clarity of it via the format, that brings home what I think the overall idea of “Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies” is – no two artists tell the same story. Because contained

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The artists involved do all they can to make Larsen’s baby their own. There’s respect in the storytelling, but there’s also no sense of worry. The creators understand what they’re there to do, and that’s to create whatever comics they want. In fact, I’d say artist Zack Soto’s story “Screamin’ Bones” echoes such a sentiment.

The entire story is basically a dream sequence in which Dragon experiences all sorts of crazy and then dies. It’s the dream aspect in Soto’s story which allows the character to go through such extremes, but really what I feel the story is saying is, “Comics can go anywhere.

Why not go there?”

A certain panel at the end of the story pretty much boils that idea down to one, visual instance as Dragon drunkenly stumbles through a door marked “Do Not Enter,” after which, he falls into a pit of fire, dies and then wakes up back where Soto’s story began.

The reader gains the sensation that, “Hey, none of that really happened.” But it did because it’s clearly printed on the pagem and you can easily see so by flipping back. Both instances of “happening” and “not happening” can exist in the same moment if you choose to view two separate pages at once. Or you could see how easily you can make the impossible happen in comics.

It is similar to Morrison’s “Animal Man,” when Buddy’s family just comes back to life – because it’s fiction, and you can do that in fiction.

What makes “Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies” hit even harder for me, though, is its embodiment of unity.

There’s a rift between super hero comics and underground

comics. You should read Michel Fiffe’s blog piece titled “The Big Fusion.”

I’d say it’s a pretty clear companion piece to “TSDF.” In it, Fiffe discusses the always interesting mash-up of indie cartoonists and corporate comics and says in the piece that these instances are usually the best celebrations of the medium. To Fiffe, these mash-ups are, as he puts it, “the real TEAM COMICS.” As in, it’s the rare situation in which everything comes together.

Well, I think Fiffe threw his own party when he set out to do “TSDF.” “Savage Dragon” may not be corporate, but the book represents all things super hero comics. It’s the quintessential super hero book, and it portrays the genre in the classic way you’d envision. Fiffe brought the best of the best in terms of today’s underground market to this book, and we the readers get to enjoy this excellent work.

“Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies” exemplifies what comics are. The book spotlights all the different elements present in this medium and industry, while exploring the notion of limitless boundaries.

I think Fiffe as an editor really conveys the strongest voice. Via his blog post “Big Fusion,” I get the sense Fiffe is a fan of the super hero/underground mash-ups, and with “TSDF” the guy gets to guide one of his own and champion the concept.

The book is really a love letter to all comics.

As an anthology, TSDF delivers in each and every installment. Yes, some hit harder than others, but all of them offer something. The book also stands as a great sampler for indie cartoonists. As someone trying to learn, I’ve gained much from this book. alexander.berry@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia kicker Tyler Bitancurt reacts as he hits a 28-yard game-winning field goal as time expired in Thursday’s game against South Florida.

Bitancurt hits field goal as time expires to beat South Florida, 30-27 by ben gaughan

associate sports editor

Tyler Bitancurt hit a 28yard field goal as time expired in Thursday night’s game against South Florida to give No. 23 West Virginia a share of the Big East Conference championship.

The victory also keeps the Mountaineer’s BCS hopes alive. West Virginia will now look for a Cincinnati win against Connecticut on Saturday to secure the spot.

The 30-27 win was the third in a row for the Mountaineers, but was not without drama in the final 10 minutes.

“We had some setbacks and parts where we could have folded the tank, we could have just went through the motions, but those guys

didn’t do it,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen. “It has a lot to do with the 22 seniors and a bunch of kids who like to play and a bunch of kids who like to be around each other. Everybody pulled together and got everybody through it.”

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Stedman Bailey caught a crucial 26-yard pass on fourth-and-10 with six seconds to play in the game.

Bailey was so tired, he did not get up off of the ground, and junior running back Shawne Alston ran to pick him up to get him lined up so WVU could spike the ball.

Luckily, Alston got to Bailey in time, and the team had enough time to spike the ball and stop the clock – with three seconds left – to kick the

game-winning field goal.

“I knew we had to hurry up and spike the ball, so I just tried to get him up off the ground because I knew we didn’t have any more timeouts left,” Alston said. “I didn’t think he realized what was going on, at first, because he was holding his shoulder ... I finally got him up.”

Bailey finished the game with seven catches for 80 yards.

“They were triple covering him and trying to double cover Tavon (Austin),” said West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith. “It was basically a pick … Luckily, we just made a play at the end, and it turned out for the best.”

The Mountaineers

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WVU battles through adversity in victory over South Florida

BY MICHAEL CARVELLI SPORTS EDITOR

It’s something the No. 23 West Virginia football team has had to deal with all season.

Injuries, turnovers and inconsistencies in all facets of the game have provided the team with plenty of adversity heading through the final stretch of the season.

So, of course, as the Mountaineers were trying to clinch a share of the Big East Conference championship Thursday night against South Florida, it only made sense the win wouldn’t come easy.

“We’ve done it so many times in the past that we know what we’re capable of doing, and we know how to do it,” said freshman running back Dustin Garrison. “We just had to go out there and focus and do what we had to, and that’s what we did.”

Following a loss at home to Louisville, WVU looked at three must-win games that, with losses, would have eliminated any chances of the team making its third appearance in a BCS bowl game.

And, in all three of those games, it has shot itself in the foot over and over again.

However, in every one of those games, the Mountaineers fought back and over-

came anything thrown at them – even if it wasn’t pretty at times.

“For three weeks in a row, we’ve put ourselves in precarious situations to where we figured out a way to win the game in the end,” said head coach Dana Holgorsen. “Give the guys a bunch of credit for hanging in there and continuing to play and not caving in when they had the opportunity to cave in.

“I’m just extremely proud of them, and I’m obviously glad that we pulled it out.

And, the way we pulled it out is just kind of who this team

has become.”

There were plenty of chances for West Virginia to fold under everything that occurred during Thursday’s game.

Both teams went back and forth, throwing what seemed to be knockout punches in the fourth quarter. Still, West Virginia was able to find a way to roll with those punches and come out with a win.

After a five-yard touchdown run by Garrison tied the game at 27 with a little more than five minutes to

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MEN’s BASKETBALL

WVU travels to Miss St. for first road test

By John Terry Managing Editor

The West Virginia men’s basketball team will have arguably its hardest test of the year Saturday when it travels to Mississippi State as part of the inaugural Big East/SEC Challenge.

Not only will it be the first road game for the bevy of newcomers, but the Mountaineers will face a Bulldog team that has wins over No. 18 Texas A&M and No. 19 Arizona. They haven’t lost since Nov. 9, when they committed their only loss of the season to Akron.

“They’re really good. They had a great tournament in New York (beating Texas A&M and Arizona),” said West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins.

“They’re big inside. They’re very, very athletic.”

Huggins said he hasn’t talked to his team about their first road test.

“Maybe after the first timeout I will have a lot to say,” he

said. “I’ve always felt like the rims are still 10 feet, the foul line is still 15 feet, and those people in the stands haven’t blocked a shot or scored a goal.”

The Bulldogs are led by senior guard Dee Bost, who is averaging 17 points per game.

The senior is also averaging 3.8 assists and just over two steals.

“Dee Bost is one of the better guards in the SEC,” Huggins said.

Junior Arnett Moultrie and freshman Rodney Hood are also averaging double-figure scoring for Mississippi State.

Moultrie is averaging 16 points and leads the team with 10.8 rebounds, while Hood is scoring 13 points per game.

“We have to rebound and hopefully not throw the ball to them,” Huggins said. “I think we’ve been able to score okay if we haven’t thrown the ball to the other team. We just can’t turn it over. And (we need to) make some free throws.”

Huggins said he thinks his

team is a better free-throw team than what it’s shooting right now – 59 percent.

“It’s demoralizing. We miss free throws and easy shots. We miss follow shots,” Huggins said. “I think it demoralizes as much as it does anything. Everyone drops their heads.”

West Virginia is coming off of a 77-56 win Monday. It was a breakout performance for freshman Jabarie Hinds, who led the team with a career-high 19 points. Senior Kevin Jones followed with another doubledouble performance scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Huggins hopes to carry over the fast-tempo victory spirit to Saturday night.

“We’re going to try to get as many easy baskets as we can get,” he said.

Rebounding and protecting the ball will be what’s important for the Mountaineers, Huggins said.

Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. john.terry@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia freshman Gary Browne dribbles against an Akron defender Monday during WVU’s 77-56 win against the Zips.

WOMEN’s BASKETBALL

Mountaineers host Boston University Saturday afternoon

By Cody Schuler Sports Writer

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Junior Asya Bussie holds the ball during Wednesday’s game against La Salle.

The West Virginia women’s basketball team will host Boston tomorrow in what will be the first ever matchup between the two teams.

The Terriers compete in the America East Conference and have compiled a 3-3 record so far this season.

Head coach Mike Carey was disappointed with how his team handled dribble penetration from the Explorers in Wednesday’s victory over La Salle.

The Terriers personnel matches that of La Salle in that they will also have extremely quick guards on the court for the majority of the game.

“They have three or four quick guards, and again,

they’re going to drive us,” he said. “They played some teams close, they’ve played some teams hard and won some games. They have some quickness on the perimeter.

“We can’t worry about who we’re playing – we just have to get better.”

So far, Boston has defeated Rhode Island, Northeastern and Big East member Providence.

Last season, Boston finished with an overall record of 17-14 and placed second in the America East Conference tournament. The Terriers were picked to again finish second this season in the preseason conference coaches’ poll.

Four starters return from last year’s squad for head coach Kelly Greenberg, who is now in her eighth season at the helm for the Boston.

The Terriers have three players who average more than 11 points per game. Senior guard Alex Young leads the team in scoring, averaging 15.5 points per game.

S ophomore for ward Rashidat Agboola is the primary inside presence for the Terriers. She has averaged 9.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest so far this season.

Junior guard Chantell Alford, the reigning America East player of the year, could pose some problems from the perimeter for the Mountaineers. She is shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and also leads the team in assists – dishing out 3.6 of them per game.

Alford averaged 15.5 points per game last season

and was named in a unanimous selection to this year’s preseason all-conference team.

West Virginia has only lost the rebounding battle in one game this season – a 48-47 loss to Cal State Northridge.

Boston averages five fewer rebounds per game than its opponents.

Senior center Natalie Burton hopes the team will improve on boxing out throughout the next couple of days of practice while the team prepares for tomorrow’s matchup against Boston. “(Boxing out) was a big thing Coach Carey mentioned,” she said. “We need to box out and not let them get second chances. They (shoot) once and we (have to) get it and use that to push the fast break.”

Junior center Asya Bussie wants to see the team do a better job of playing a complete game. The Mountaineers were outscored 30-28 in the second half.

“I would say the biggest thing is playing hard for 40 minutes; we’ve lost games that we shouldn’t have lost (because of that),” she said.

“We just need to be more consistent on the defensive end (and) just play hard for 40 minutes.”

Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum.

It will be the last home game until Dec. 10, when West Virginia returns home to take on North Florida.

West Virginia will play its Big East Conference opener at Syracuse on Dec. 7. charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu

NICK ARTHUR sports writer

In Bob We Trust After an exhibition loss to Northern Kentucky and a double-digit loss to Kent State, I was skeptical of this year’s basketball team.

Let’s be honest – we all were.

This looked like a team that would struggle to make the NIT tournament, let alone the NCAA’s equivalent.

The team struggled to score, looked like a squad with nine freshmen and, at times, as Bart Scott would say, couldn’t stop a nosebleed.

But, it was after that loss to Kent State that Bob Huggins had some words of encouragement.

“We’ll fix it,” he said. “I just can’t fix everything at once.”

Huggins’ team responded with three straight victories since that Kent State loss.

Granted, the competition level has been subpar, but West Virginia is outscoring its opponents by an average of 85 to 55 in its past three games.

The most recent win was over the Akron Zips, who won earlier this season at Mississippi State.

What has Huggins “fixed” about this team?

It all starts on the defensive end. The Mountaineers are allowing about 17 points less per game since the loss to Kent State.

Freshmen guards Jabarie Hinds and Gary Browne are playing with purpose. At the beginning of the season, the two didn’t know where they were.

Now, they not only know where they are, but where they’re going.

Multiple players have provided a spark off of the bench.

Freshmen Paul Williamson, Pat Forsythe, Aaron Brown and Kevin Noreen have all played a key role in recent victories. This is something that the Mountaineers were lacking at the beginning of the season.

This season’s team will by no means compete with the success of last year’s team that reached the third round of the NCAA tournament or the 2010 Final Four team.

But, Bob Huggins will find a way – like he has done early in the season and throughout his career, for that matter, to get the most out of his team’s talent.

With the inexperience, the 2011-12 season will be full of ups and downs.

Expect somewhere between 18-22 wins and for the Mountaineers’ NCAA tournament hopes to be on the fence come March.

West Virginia will travel to Starkville, Miss., to take on the No. 21 Mississippi State Bulldogs.

This will be the first college road game for nine players on the roster.

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Wrestling ready for challenge in Vegas Rifle travels to Alabama

By Ethan Rohrbaugh Sports writer

Now in his 34th season as West Virginia’s head wrestling coach, Craig Turnbull knows the importance of preparing for each opponent with the same amount of enthusiasm.

“They need to prepare and get themselves ready for every match exactly the same,” he said. “We’re really trying to get that same energy level, that same focus and that same competitiveness, regardless of the opponent, so that it just becomes a habit.

“You’ve just got to get yourself ready and compete as well as you can.”

This weekend’s Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational will provide the toughest test the team will face until the National championships.

This year’s field at the Invitational will feature 34 programs – seven of which are ranked in the top 25 and four more participating teams are receiving votes in the national poll.

“This is basically the toughest tournament you’ll get to in collegiate wrestling besides Nationals,” said redshirt sophomore Nathan Pennesi.

Despite the step up in competition, the Mountaineers still enter the tournament with lofty expectations. Pennesi said their goal is to come home with a medal.

“Every week, we get ready just to wrestle a tournament like this,” Pennesi said. “We get prepared for the best competition so that when we do have Nationals or we do have a Vegas, you don’t have to get to any higher level, because you’re kind of used to being prepared for that kind of

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WVU head coach Craig Turnbull coaches during a match last season. competition.”

Pennesi and junior Shane Young both claimed their second tournament title in as many weeks when the pair went for first-place individual showings at the Navy Classic on Nov. 19.

Their coach said he’s pleased with what he’s seen out of the duo and pointed out both are wrestling with a lot of confidence.

Young has finished runnerup at the conference championships and qualified for the NCAA finals in both of his seasons at WVU, and Turnbull said he wouldn’t be surprised to see the Jeannette, Pa., native insert himself into the elite of the 125-pound weight division.

“This is a year where he can really start to separate himself

from the crowd,” Turnbull said.

Young is 9-0 in 2011 and currently sits at No. 18 in the InterMat.com rankings for his division.

Pennesi also finished as a runner-up at last year’s EWL championships and earned a trip to the National tournament.

Now in his second season in the lineup, the Latrobe, Pa., native finds himself in a heavier weight class, but still experiencing a lot of success.

“He’s wrestling with a lot more knowledge,” Turnbull said of Pennesi, who is the No. 20 141-pounder on InterMat.com.

“Once you go through [a full season] then you understand things at a very deep level. There’s nothing like having that experience and being successful.”

After going 24-8 as a 133-pound redshirt freshman last year, Pennesi has started this season with nine wins and zero losses out of the gate.

Two more of West Virginia’s ranked grapplers could be returning to action this weekend, as redshirt senior Brandon Williamson ends his one-week hiatus due to a skin infection and redshirt junior Matt Ryan will see his first competition since the season-opening dual meet at Maryland. Ryan missedbackto-back tournaments with a strained elbow ligament.

“We may make a judgment with Matt and Brandon of how many matches we wrestle them this weekend just because they’ve missed some preparation,” Turnbull said. “We might shut their tournament off at a certain point, depending on how we evaluate things.”

Redshirt junior Colin Johnston, the highest-ranked Mountaineer wrestler at No. 15 on InterMat, will again be out of the lineup as an MRI revealed an injury to the 133-pounder’s shoulder.

The Eighty-Four, Pa., native sat out last season following surgery on his other shoulder and, after a 6-0 start to this season, was showing no signs of missing the time.

“Hopefully this is something Colin can come back from,” Turnbull said. “He’s obviously a force and that would be a huge loss.”

While the coach said Johnston definitely won’t be wrestling for his team this weekend in the desert, no other timetable has been set for the potential allAmerican’s return. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

WEST VIRGINIA DEFEATS SOUTH FLORIDA 30-27

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West Virginia cornerback Pat Miller celebrates with a teammates after his first-half interception return for a touchdown in Thursday’s game against South Florida.

for US Olympic Trials by alex sims sports writer

The No. 3 West Virginia rifle team will travel to Anniston, Ala., this weekend to compete in the first segment of the United States Olympic Trials for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Despite being less than three weeks into a twomonth layoff between matches, the Mountaineers will shoot alongside the best shooters from across the country, including some of the same shooters they will face come NCAA tournament time.

Since the USA Shooting team only takes two athletes to the Games (called “quota places”), the chances of any WVU shooters being selected are slim; however, the unique match experience will provide them with an excellent proving ground to test their skills.

“It’s going to be a nice metric for comparing myself to not just other NCAA shooters, but everyone in the country,” said freshman Thomas Kyanko. “This is going to be my true test to see how everything I’ve been working on is going, and I’ll be able to reevaluate to see if I need to change how I’ve been training or keep doing exactly what I’ve been doing.”

A few international shooters for West Virginia will be competing in the trials as guests, as they will not be vying for a place on the U.S. Olympic Team.

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play, a problem that has hindered West Virginia all season came out again when the special teams unit came onto the field. Lindsey Lamar returned junior kicker Corey Smith’s kick 53 yards, giving South Florida a short field with the chance to win the game.

But, that was when senior Najee Goode forced B.J. Daniels to fumble, and the Mountaineers recovered it before going for what proved to be the game-winning drive.

In that instance, the Mountaineers’ woes on special teams actually helped them.

“We’ve been in that situation many times,” said senior defensive lineman Julian Miller. “Even last week, when we had those two punts that were muffed, our defense still held strong and only gave up field goals.

“When I saw (Daniels) go down, and I saw that ball came out … my heart kind of dropped after that. When I saw (WVU sophomore line-

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WVU receiver Tavon Austin celebrates with his teammates following his kickoff return for a touchdown.

struggled on offense for much of the game and did not score an offensive touchdown until halfway through the third quarter.

WVU was outgained in total yards by South Florida, 397-364 at the time of possession.

But, thanks to the team’s big plays on special teams and defense, WVU was able to stay in the game and make a comeback.

On third-and-9, USF junior quarterback B.J. Daniels threw a pass intended for Evan Landi, but West Virginia junior cornerback Pat Miller intercepted the pass and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown to put the Mountaineers ahead 10-0 with 8:20 to go in the second quarter.

Junior receiver and return man Tavon Austin made a big play for West Virginia in

Freshmen Amy Bock and Meelis Kiisk compete for the Puerto Rican and Estonian teams respectively, but will attend this weekend’s match as guest shooters.

Junior Petra Zublasing has already qualified for the 2012 Games as a member of the Italian National Team and will be shooting this weekend as a guest, as well.

The format will be slightly different for female shooters, who, in international competition, take 40 shots rather than the usual 60 shots.

But, like any other earlyseason match, the Mountaineers are simply building for the NCAA tournament.

“It’s a good skill assessment,” said senior Justin Pentz. “It’s a difficult, highlevel match, so I can push myself to the same kind of level and environment as the NCAA tournament.”

Joining Kyanko and Pentz competing for a chance to represent the U.S. in the 2012 Games will be freshman Taylor Ciotola and freshman Matthew Martin, who will be traveling on his own as a redshirt.

“If one of them were to sneak into the final, that would be a great experience,” said West Virginia head coach Jon Hammond.

“But this is really just an opportunity for us to take advantage of a big national match and to use it for our own preparations for next semester.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

backer) Doug Rigg curl up on it, I was happy.”

Now that West Virginia has clinched a share of the Big East, one more piece of adversity stands in its way before it can go to a BCS game.

Cincinnati has to beat Connecticut S a t u rd ay afternoon.

No matter what happens, though, Holgorsen thinks his team should be proud of what it accomplished by winning the battle against the adversity it has had to handle this season.

“These guys are the ones doing all the work out there,” he said.

“We set that goal (of winning the Big East) at the beginning of the season and had some setbacks and points where we could’ve tanked it and went through the motions, but those guys didn’t do it.

“It has a lot to do with the 22 seniors and a bunch of kids that like to play and a bunch of kids that like to be around each other. Everybody pulled together and got everybody through it.”

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the third quarter, returning a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to put the Mountaineers ahead 13-10.

Bitancurt was not worried before making the gamewinning kick. And, after he made it, he ran aimlessly around the field, enjoying the win.

“It felt so good. Such a relief,” he said. “Our team did such a great job to come back.”

There were many times in that game where we could have just quit and packed up and went home, but we didn’t. We knew what was on the line.”

West Virginia converted just two third-down plays, but went 3-for-3 on fourthdown conversions.

“We rose to the occasion,” Smith said. “We needed this win, and we knew how important it was for us and these seniors.” ben.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu

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I expect a sluggish game from the Mountaineers.

If they lose to the Bulldogs, I wouldn’t be surprised.

But, expect Huggins to target what went wrong in the game and fix it – like he always does.

He just can’t fix everything at once.

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Univ. creates club basketball team by jon fehrens

sports correspondent

While West Virginia University men’s and women’s basketball always has a great fan base, no student club basketball team had been developed at WVU – until now.

Why was there no club basketball at the University?

Head coach Phil McClure asked the same question and started to make some calls.

“I saw how big the club sports program was getting, so I got on the phone with other students interested in club basketball and got things started,” McClure said.

The process to get a new club program is a lengthy one with many individual tasks to complete.

“The first thing we had to do was get approved by the

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“I saw how big the club sports program was getting, so I got on the phone with other students interested in club basketball and got things started.”

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Phil McClure Head coach

student organization (offices),” he said. “A letter was sent to them and a short time later it was approved.

The next step was seeing if we (could) possibly get time in the Student Recreational Center.”

After being allowed to use the Rec for games and practices, McClure had to get

West Virginia head basketball coach Bob Huggins’ signature to say no varsity players could play on the team.

After the long process was done, the team was welcomed into the club sports program and eager to start playing.

The Mountaineers are having a rough start with a record of 3-5.

The team is headlined

by Ben Wise and Marshall Dressler. They had a preseason tournament at Bluefield College, where McClure played one year on their junior varsity basketball team.

Their next tournament was held in Harrisonburg, Va., at James Madison University.

The team lost in the first round, but the road trip was a good setting for many players to shine.

Since the club basketball

program is brand new, McClure wants to many goals in the future.

But, the main goal is having a conference which the team could be organized and play other schools around the Eastern part of the country.

“In the Midwest, there is something going on right now where schools around that area play each other in tournaments throughout the year,” McClure said. “It would be great to see a governing body set something like that up where West Virginia could do the same thing.”

“If setting (up) a club sport is something you want to do, find something that isn’t here and have the passion to make it real. Don’t let anything stop you,” McClure said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Pa. law backs up Penn State’s fight for secrecy HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State won’t release information that could shed light on the child sex abuse case involving a former assistant football coach because the state open records law gives the school special status. That may soon change, as lawmakers question those protections while the university denies requests for records showing what key figures knew about the allegations before Jerry Sandusky was charged last month with molesting children.

The school has long had a reputation for guarding its secrets closely and zealously, and when the state attorney general announced the charges against Sandusky, she said their investigation – by a grand jury with subpoena power – had been hampered by an uncooperative atmosphere among unnamed school officials.

Penn State has cited its exemption from the law in the past month in denying requests by The Associated Press for documents related to a 1998 investigation into Sandusky that began when a woman complained he had showered with her son; a copy of his severance agreement; and emails among top administrators about Sandusky.

All it provided was a “police services activity report” that said an officer in June 1998 “requested an incident number for an ongoing investigation.” The school cited its Rightto-Know Law exemption in declining to release more, but added that even if the law did apply fully to the school, other provisions would prevent disclosure of the records.

Sandusky is accused of abusing eight boys, some on campus, over 15 years, allegations that were not immediately brought to the attention of authorities even though investigators say high-level people at Penn State apparently knew about at least some of them.

The scandal has resulted in the ousting of school President Graham Spanier and longtime coach Joe Paterno, and has brought shame to one of college football’s legendary programs. Athletic Director Tim Curley has been placed on administrative leave, and Vice President Gary Schultz, who was in charge of the university’s police department, has stepped down.

Schultz and Curley are charged with lying to the grand jury and failure to report suspected abuse, and Sandusky, 67, is charged with child sex abuse. All maintain their innocence and await preliminary hearings later this month.

Penn State and the other three “state-related universities” – Pitt, Lincoln and Temple – together are collecting $560 million in state government subsidies this year. Unlike similar institutions in most other states, they function independently and do not have to produce the records required of state government agencies.

“You would think at least now they should understand why they should be bending over backwards in being more forthcoming in releasing information,” said state Rep. Eugene DePasquale. The York County Democrat has signed up 31 cosponsors for a bill he will introduce Monday to put the four schools completely under the Right-to-Know Law. Other lawmakers “think this is a no-brainer,” DePasquale said. “It should have been done years ago.”

The state Senate majority leader, Dominic Pileggi of Delaware County, who sponsored the 2009 rewrite of the law, wants to extend the law to Penn State’s university police force and has asked the State Government Committee to hold a hearing on a broader application of the law.

At a news conference on a different topic Wednesday, state Auditor General Jack Wagner said the real value of the state’s support of the staterelated schools extends beyond their annual cash subsidy to the cost over time to fund building projects and participation in the state-sponsored retirement system.

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