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Friday October 7, 2011
Volume 125, Issue 35
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CPASS inducts four into Hall of Fame by jessica lear staff writer
The West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences will induct four alumni into its Hall of Fame tonight at the Waterfront Hotel. “It’s important to celebrate the College’s alumni, their career growth and contributions to society,” said Kimberly Cameon, coordinator for fundraising and development for CPASS. West Virginia men’s basket-
ball coach Bob Huggins will also be named the 2011 Outstanding Alumnus at the ceremony, which takes place at 7 p.m. Huggins graduated from the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Science and received his master’s at WVU in health administration. While at WVU, he played basketball and was named the men’s basketball head coach in 2007. “The College continues to host the Hall of Fame every fall to recognize the extraordinary graduates and their contribu-
tions to the University, the College, their profession and the community,” Cameon said. The Hall of Fame, now in its 24th year, aims to highlight and award outstanding alumni who have received a degree from the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences or received certification in athletic training at WVU prior to 1997. “Inductees have made significant contributions to the community,” Cameon said. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees will join a list of more
than 100 WVU graduates of the College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, which includes Jacquelyn Cuneen, William C. “Wood” McCue, Tim McNeely and Jean Minnick. Cuneen, who received her Ed.D in physical education from the College, is a professor of sport management at Bowling Green University focusing in sport and event promotion and management. McCue received his Brooke Cassidy/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM undergraduate degree from Bob Huggins makes an appearance on the set of ESPN’s College GameDay Sept. 24. He has been named the 2011 WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Outstanding Alumnus. see cpass on PAGE 2
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PRSSA hosts school supply drive for Boys & Girls Club by brooke boening correspondent
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Jack Sayre, left, goes on a three minute date for charity.
A speed dating fundraising was held Thursday night to benefit Samaritan’s Purse by lacey palmer correspondent
Students and residential assistants at West Virginia University came out Thursday night for a speed dating fundraiser in Arnold Hall. Proceeds from the fund-
raiser benefited the Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child – a program that sends shoeboxes full of necessary supplies and toys to students in emerging nations. Arnold Hall residential assistants Chelsea Hodgkins and Bethany Bloise organized
the event as a fun way to inspire students across campus to support a good cause. “I really liked the idea of speed dating as a fundraiser because it’s really unique. I’ve never done or participated in anything like it before,” Hodgkins said. “Operation Christ-
mas Child is something I wanted to do, since I have more ability to do fundraisers as an RA this year. You have many more sources at your fingertips, and it is easier to coordinate events like this.”
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Success coaches help students with academic stress by brian aluise correspondent
The West Virginia University Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services is offering Success Coaching to help students excel academically. The program will assist students by providing them with tools to help them focus more in class and study more efficiently, said Regan Bruni, assistant dean of the Office for Student Affairs.
“The ideal student we would like to see is someone who’s going to class, taking notes, but just isn’t getting the outcome they want,” Bruni said. “We’re not masters in chemistry or biology, but we can teach you the study skills that are required to be successful in those classes.” Students will be asked to fill out a study skills inventory during their first appointment, which will allow the success coaches to pinpoint those areas in which students need ex-
tra help. Coaches help students with note taking, reading comprehension, time management and test anxiety, Bruni said. “Once we identify the problem, our coaches can teach you techniques, such as how to properly take multiplechoice tests, and different ways to calm yourself down before a big exam,” she said. The program allows students to meet with their coaches several times a week and correspond via email.
All of the coaches have a background in either education or counseling. Success coach Courtney Boland said the program is personalized to benefit each student individually. “We have a lot of coaches, and we each have our own area of expertise,” Boland said. “When we get a student, we can figure out what they need, then we can pair them up with
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ON THE INSIDE The No. 22 WVU women’s soccer team hosts St. John’s and Syracuse in its final two homes games of the regular season. SPORTS PAGE 9
West Virginia University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting a school supply drive to benefit the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club. The organization is in need of supplies such as notebook paper, pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, markers, crayons and assignment books. Students are encouraged to drop off donations in a collection box located in the lobby of Martin Hall. Items will be collected through Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Boys & Girls Club of America is a national non-
profit organization committed to youth development. It offers individuals ages six through 18 a place to hang out after school and builds healthy relationships with peers. Youths not only engage in arts and sports, but learn how to prepare for productive futures through programs such as Career Launch, Goals for Graduation and Goals for Growth. PRSSA community service chair Kelli Snedegar said the organization wants to help the Boys & Girls Club offer the local youth the best opportunities possible. “The Boys & Girls Club is
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4-H Week promotes ‘Revolution of Responsibility’ by lydia nuzum
associate city editor
4-H’ers across the state are promoting National 4-H Week by participating in a “Revolution of Responsibility” campaign to encourage students and community members to engage in volunteer outreach and involvement. “4-H members are going out and performing service this week. They’re set up to do various service projects and to get people to participate in service projects throughout the month,” said Debbie McDonald, director of West Virginia 4-H Youth Development programs. 4-H is a free youth-development program geared toward nurturing leadership skills and promoting positive life choices and is free to individuals between the ages of nine and 21. The program focuses on
four main areas – head, heart, hands and health – all of which promote self-improvement. “National 4-H Week is a great opportunity for us to showcase our organization and the achievements of our members and the many different programs we offer,” McDonald said. On Wednesday, 4-H’ers across the country began a National 4-H science experiment, with more than one million 4-H’ers participating in the experiment, McDonald said. This year’s experiment focuses on wind energy, and contributors to the project experiment with wind turbines and study the sustainability of wind energy. “It’s a big project in West Virginia. A lot of West Virginia schools collaborate with our
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FINALLY HOME The No. 21 West Virginia men’s soccer team returns home to play No. 13 Georgetown Saturday night. SPORTS PAGE 12