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Panera Bread ‘Shares the Warmth’ by jessica lear staff writer

Select Panera Bread restaurants throughout West Virginia are aiming to “Share the Warmth” this holiday season.

Panera Bread will donate $1 to the Dollar Energy Fund, a utility assistance provider, for every bowl of soup in a bread bowl sold at nine participating cafes, including its Morgantown location.

The month-long campaign,

which is also supported by Panera locations in Ohio and Kentucky, will help families in need pay for heating, electric and water bills.

All donations will be matched 100 percent by the partnering utility companies, according to Panera Bread Regional Marketing Director Liz Follet.

“Whether it’s a family going through a temporary difficult situation or one that is struggling to pull themselves out

of poverty on the path to selfsufficiency, the Dollar Energy Fund assesses the needs in the area and provides assistance to those who need it most,” she said.

“Essentially, when you warm up with a hot bowl of delicious Panera soup in a bread bowl, you are helping others in need (to) stay warm.”

Follet said the partnership hopes to create awareness of the many people who are financially burdened during the

winter months.

“The goal of this partnership is to bring awareness to the fact that there are many people out there who are in need of utility assistance and that there are very simple ways you can do your part,” she said.

The new campaign is an extra way for Panera Bread customers to spread the holiday spirit of giving during the season, Follet said.

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Panera will donate $1 for each bread bowl of soup to Dollar Energy Fund.

Va. Tech gunman Baby, it’s cold outside kills officer, then found dead

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A gunman killed a police officer in a Virginia Tech parking lot Thursday and then apparently shot himself to death nearby in a baffling attack that shook up the campus nearly five years after it was the scene of the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history.

The shooting took place on the same day Virginia Tech officials were in Washington, fighting a government fine over their alleged mishandling of the 2007 bloodbath where 33 people were killed.

Before it became clear that the gunman in Thursday’s attack was dead, the school applied the lessons learned during the last tragedy, locking down the campus and using a high-tech alert system to warn students and faculty members to stay indoors.

“In light of the turmoil and trauma and the tragedy suffered by this campus by guns, I can only say words don’t describe our feelings and they’re elusive at this point in time,” university president Charles Steger said. “Our hearts are broken again for the family of our police officer.”

The officer was killed after pulling a driver over in a traffic stop. The gunman – who was not involved in the traffic stop – walked into the parking lot and ambushed the officer. Police did not know what the motive was and they didn’t release the identity of the officer or shooter.

A law enforcement offi-

cial who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed the gunman was dead, but wouldn’t say how he died.

While authorities wouldn’t reveal specific details about the gunman, they released a timeline of events.

At about 12:15 p.m., the officer called in the traffic stop.

After a few minutes passed without hearing from the officer, dispatch tried to get in touch with him, but didn’t get a response. About 15 minutes later, police received the first call from a witness who said an officer had been shot at the Cassell Coliseum parking lot and the gunman had fled on foot.

Local, state and federal officials responded immediately. At 1 p.m., an officer saw a suspicious man in a parking lot known as The Cage. The man had a gunshot wound and a gun was nearby.

Authorities said they responded to numerous other calls of suspicious activity, but found no threats and lifted the campus lockdown, about four hours after the initial alerts.

Asked if police were still looking for the shooter, state police Sgt. Robert Carpentieri said: “I think the investigators feel confident that we’ve located the person. I can’t give you specifics and I don’t want to confirm that but you can kind of read between the lines so I won’t specifically address that question.”

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Throughout Appalachia, a severe population decline has been observed in the Goldenwinged warbler, a native songbird.

Now, two West Virginia University researchers are investigating the cause of the population’s decline.

“Everything has its place within the ecosystem. They’re just one more species that are having problems with population, so it makes you wonder if there is something systemic that might be happening in these different species,” said Petra Wood, a professor working on the project.

Wood said warblers help control the population of insects and their environment’s proximity to humans could one day lead to extinction.

“These warblers live in

growing grasses and shrubs, which are heavily influenced by human interaction. We’ve also noticed the birds are gravitating to higher elevations throughout the state,” he said.

Graduate student Kyle Aldinger started conducting research on the birds about three years ago.

He began monitoring Golden-winged warblers as part of a project for the Forest Resources Science department.

“This project was started as part of a larger region-wide project involving a number of other universities and wildlife agencies,” Aldinger said.

“They were all trying to find out what we could do to stop or even reverse these population declines. It’s a very large-scale project at a range of places.”

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Students, city officials prepare for winter weather conditions by lydia nuzum

associate city editor

A total of 18 motor vehicle accidents were reported in Morgantown between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning due to dangerous winter weather conditions.

Seven of the accidents involved injury to the driver or passengers of vehicles involved.

In addition to the wrecks, there were also 14 motor assists reported involving vehicles trapped in the snow, which required law enforcement assistance or towing, according to Michael Wolfe, deputy director of Monongalia County’s Office of Emergency Management.

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Researchers study decline in bird population by josh clark

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Snow covered part of the Mountainlair Green Thursday.

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A snowman was built on the Mountainlair Plaza Thursday.

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Morgantown plans to improve lights on High St by lydia nuzum associate city editor

The City of Morgantown plans to improve lighting on a portion of High Street within the next month to minimize the danger posed by poor lighting.

“There have been some concerns about visibility and lighting – the illumination is not proper for the environment,” said Terrence Moore, Morgantown city manager. “Therefore, we are proceeding along these lines to offer corrective action.”

Moore said the city has received concerned feedback, and the safety of the street has been compromised after dark.

“Right now we’re trying to fo-

cus on thorough cleaning, bulb changes and other minor infrastructure adjustments in order to provide the proper illumination,” Moore said.

The streetlights are owned by Mon Power, part of Allegheny Power, and the company is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the streetlights.

The Department of Public Works and Engineering requested Mon Power to clean and replace the bulbs of streetlights on the portion of the street between Willey and Walnut Streets.

“Principally, it is a matter of the city coordinating with Mon

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ON THE INSIDE Six West Virginia football players earned first team all-Big East Conference honors Thursday afternoon.

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A few street lamps light the alley way called Wall Street in downtown Morgantown.

DOUBLE OT VICTORY The West Virginia men’s basketball team beat Kansas State 85-80 in double overtime Thursday night.

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Friday December 9, 2011

Lack of ECB bond-buying plan sends stocks lower NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets slumped Thursday after the head of Europe’s central bank dashed hopes that the bank was preparing to help extinguish the region’s debt crisis.

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 200 points on a day when investors around the world reacted to every word spoken and rumor spread at a summit of European Union leaders.

The markets could be headed for another wild ride on Friday as European officials try to strike a deal to mandate greater oversight of government budgets.

“People are very nervous that Europe will yet again fail to adequately address the sovereign debt crisis,” said David Kelly, chief market strategist for JP Morgan Funds.

Investors overlooked good news on the U.S. economy

Thursday, Kelly said. Claims for unemployment benefits dropped, and wholesale companies increased their inventories in expectation of stronger sales.

Stock in the U.S. fell early Thursday after Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, said there was no plan for large-scale purchases of European government bonds, as many in the markets had expected.

Draghi’s remarks sent borrowing costs soaring for Italy, Spain and other countries with heavy debt burdens. European stock indexes fell and the euro weakened against the dollar.

Draghi made his comments after the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 1 percent and took other steps to help shore up Europe’s financial system.

Bank stocks led the way lower in the U.S. Citigroup

Inc. plunged 7 percent; Morgan Stanley 8.4 percent. JPMorgan Chase & Co. slid 5.2 percent, the most of the 30 large companies in the Dow average.

The Dow fell 198.67 points, or 1.6 percent, to close at 11,997.70. The drop was the worst since Nov. 23 and ended a three-day run of modest gains. The last time the Dow closed below 12,000 was Nov. 29.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 26.66, or 2.1 percent, to 1,234.35. The Nasdaq lost 52.83, or 2 percent, to 2,596.38.

The dollar and U.S. Treasury prices rose as traders shifted money into assets seen as relatively safe.

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note dipped to 1.97 percent from 2.03 percent late Tuesday. The last time the yield was below 2 percent was Nov. 29.

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Continued from page 1 “We have a very transient population here, with students and the different businesses that bring people into Morgantown, which adds to a lot of the extra traffic,” Wolfe said.

Drivers should take special precautions while operating a vehicle in inclement weather by maintaining a safe speed, staying a safe distance behind fellow drivers and ensuring a vehicle is winterized.

Wolfe said winterizing a vehicle should include checking its tires, tire pressure and fluids for potential dangers while driving on snow or ice.

“Drivers should make sure they have an emergency kit available in their vehicle,” Wolfe said. “The kit should include extra clothing and

bonds rose one-third of a percentage point to 5.71 percent.

European markets fell. Italy’s main index slumped 4.3 percent; Germany’s DAX index 2 percent.

Yields on Italian government bonds soared above 7 percent last month, a level at which weaker countries like Greece and Portugal were forced to seek relief from their lenders.

When borrowing costs jump too high, it threatens a government’s ability to pay off existing debts and can ultimately lead a government to default.

Markets had interpreted recent remarks by Draghi to mean that the ECB would step in to buy government bonds if nobody else would. His comments Thursday dampened those expectations.

Large-scale purchases of European government bonds by the ECB would lower bor-

rowing rates for indebted European countries and ease strains on Europe’s financial system.

The Dow had risen 14.5 percent from its low of the year on Oct. 3 through Wednesday’s close on growing optimism that European leaders would resolve the region’s debt crisis and signs that the U.S. would avoid falling into another recession.

The crisis could still get worse and eventually force the U.S. and other countries to step in, said Ihab Salib, a global bond fund manager at Federated Investors.

But the euro is unlikely to collapse because too much is at stake.

“Everybody has significantly more to lose if they break apart than if they stay together,” Salib said. “I don’t think the world is going to let the euro fall apart. They’ll do whatever it takes.”

Black group targets corporations in hopes of stricter voting laws

Continued from page 1 “While many of us are out and about shopping for gifts for our families this holiday season, others are struggling to even pay for basic necessities,” she said. “It’s important, especially during this time of year, to remember those in need around us and to help where we can.”

The “Share the Warmth” program will last through Dec. 31 and is effective at Panera Bread cafes in Morgantown,Wheeling, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Barboursville and Charleston.

Donations can also be made to the Dollar Energy Fund through cash boxes at registers of participating Panera Bread cafes.

Follet said she believes one of the best aspects of the partnership is that it allows West Virginia residents to give back to their neighbors who need it most.

“It is a core part of who we are at Panera Bread – to give back to the communities that we are a part of,” Follet said.

“The ‘Share the Warmth’ campaign is just another way of supporting our mission to be a good community partner and help those that we can.”

Panera Bread is no stranger to helping out their communi-

In France, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried to muster support from other European leaders for their latest bid to save the euro currency from collapsing under the weight of government debts.

The summit that began late Thursday was billed as a make-or-break moment to convince markets that Europe will take bold enough action to prevent the euro from breaking up.

Reports that Germany had rejected some proposals for stemming the crisis sent the Dow lower in the last halfhour of trading.

The yield on benchmark 10-year Italian government bonds jumped half a percentage point, a huge move, to 6.47 percent as traders sold European government debt following Draghi’s remarks.

The yield on Spain’s 10-year

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Adam Giles prepares a bread bowl of creamy tomato soup for Panera’s ‘Share the Warmth’ charity event. ties, though.

The Operation Dough-Nation program was started in 1992 and continues to support those in need by providing food pantries, hunger relief agencies and other organizations with bread and money.

“Panera Bread is commit-

ted to giving back,” Follet said.

“We receive so much support from our loyal customers. The least we can do is our part to make the communities our loyal customers live in a better place.”

blankets in case they would get stranded, food, water and also some type of flare or other visible device to warn other drivers in case of an accident.”

Students walking on campus should be prepared for icy conditions and dress appropriately to avoid injury or exposure while outside, Wolfe said.

“One of the other big problems, especially around campus for those who walk or ride bikes, is using extra caution when on the sidewalks,” he said. “If you’re driving downtown, especially around campus, use extra caution around those who are walking and may slip and fall due to icy conditions. For those who are walking, they should make sure they’re dressed appropriately so they don’t encounter any type of cold weather emergencies.”

Coleman Jarrett, a fresh-

man psychology student, said this year is his first time driving a car in Morgantown.

“I just got a car in May, so I don’t really know what to expect,” Jarrett said. “I bought snow tires for the winter to prepare.”

Jenna Metts, a senior philosophy student, said the roads and hills in the area make it more hazardous to drive during the winter.

“I think the roads are particularly bad around here – I feel like there are so many potholes, and my tires always get abused by driving here.

I feel like it’s harder to find parking when it snows because more people are driving, and it’s so cold out, nobody wants to walk,” Metts said. “I prepare by keeping an ice scraper in my car and an extra sweatshirt in my car, just in case.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An online advocacy group is urging corporations that market to African-Americans to stop giving money to a conservative organization working for stricter voting laws.

The group, ColorofChange, is targeting companies that support the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, a nonprofit that has helped states pass photo ID laws, which are criticized by minority and civil rights groups. Its members include legislators and corporations, who pay higher fees to join.

Executive director Rashad Robinson is not yet naming the companies, but said Wednesday his group has already asked them once to drop their financial support of ALEC. ColorofChange also is asking its more than 800,000 individual members to sign a letter asking ALEC’s corporate members, which include Coca Cola and Wal-Mart among others, to end their support for the group.

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Continued from page 1 Power to get this accomplished,” Moore said.

The city is also developing strategies to further improve the lighting on High Street and downtown, Moore said.

Other efforts to improve safety in the area include the Safety Walk, a West Virginia University Student Government As-

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Continued from page 1 The officer had served four years on the campus police force, which has about 50 officers and 20 full- and parttime security guards. State police were still investigating whether the officer had been specifically targeted.

Many students were preparing for exams when they were suddenly told to hunker down. Heavily armed officers swarmed the campus as caravans of SWAT vehicles and other police cars with emergency lights flashing patrolled nearby.

“A lot of people, especially toward the beginning were scared,” said Jared Brumfield, a 19-year-old freshman from Culpeper, Va., who was locked in the Squires Student Center.

The university sent updates about every 30 minutes, regardless of whether they had any new information, school spokesman Mark Owczarski said.

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The intent, Robinson said, is to “place their brand next to these discriminatory voter ID laws and their impact.”

“The corporations behind this can’t come to us for our dollars 364 days of the week and disenfranchise us on the 365th,” Robinson said.

Last year, 14 states approved 25 measures related to voting, from requiring photo IDs at the ballot box to restricting voting by ex-felons. Critics of the laws say they would have a negative effect on African-Americans, Latinos, students and the elderly.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said this week it will gather information on an new early voting law in Florida in order to make the case to the Justice Department that the stricter laws were a coordinated assault on minorities’ voting rights at a time when their numbers in the population and at voting booths have increased.

Some of the voting measures gained momentum through ALEC, which provides “models” of bills to corporate sponsors and legislative members who can then tweak them and propose them in their state legislatures.

Some lawmakers who sponsored the legislation are members of ALEC. The Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram reported this month that half of the members of the Texas Legislature, which passed a law requiring specific types of photo IDs required to vote, have ties to ALEC and most used public money to pay dues or membership-related costs.

Kaitlyn Buss, an ALEC spokeswoman, said voter photo ID legislation was brought to ALEC by a state lawmaker and was “turned into a resource” for other state lawmakers. She said ALEC wasn’t promoting it as an initiative and did not put a lot of effort or resources into the proposed legislation.

sociation initiative to identify unsafe areas near High Street, North Spruce Street, Grant Street, McLane Avenue and areas of Sunnyside.

SGA participated in the walk in November and identified areas with poor lighting, unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks, potholes and other potential dangers in the Morgantown community.

The city council also approved the completion of the

High Street Streetscape Improvement Project in November.

The project is an initiative designed to improve lighting, sidewalks and crosswalks along High Street and has a projected cost of $3.8 million. It is projected to be completed by the end of 2012.

For more information on the lighting renovations, visit www. morgantown.com.

Harry White, 20, a junior physics major, said he was in line for a sandwich at a restaurant in a campus building when he received the text message alert.

White said he didn’t panic, thinking instead about a false alarm about a possible gunman that locked down the campus in August. White used an indoor walkway to go to a computer lab in an adjacent building, where he checked news reports.

“I decided to just check to see how serious it was. I saw it’s actually someone shooting someone, not something false, something that looks like a gun,” White said.

The school was a bit quieter than usual because classes ended Wednesday.

About 20,000 of the university’s 30,000 students were on campus when the officer was shot. Exams, set to begin Friday, were postponed.

The shooting came soon after the conclusion of a hearing where Virginia Tech was appealing a $55,000 fine by the

U.S. Education Department in connection with the university’s response to the 2007 rampage.

The department said the school violated the law by waiting more than two hours after two students were shot to death in their dorm before sending an email warning. By then, student gunman SeungHui Cho was chaining the doors to a classroom building where he killed 30 more people and then himself.

The department said the email was too vague because it mentioned only a “shooting incident,” not the deaths.

During testimony Thursday, the university’s police chief, Wendell Flinchum, said there were no immediate signs in the dorm to indicate a threat to the campus. He said the shootings were believed to be an isolated domestic incident and that the shooter had fled.

An administrative judge ended the hearing by asking each side to submit a brief by the end of January. It is unclear when he will rule.

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Continued from page 1 Other schools such as Cornell University, Michigan Technological University, the University of Vienna in Pennsylvania and the University of Tennessee have also made similar efforts.

Aldinger said a recent $16,000 grant from the United States Interior Department’s Fish and Wildlife Service has helped their research considerably.

“Grants help in a number of ways, and there have been a number of helpful grants over

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the last few years. We can hire field technicians to collect data during the summer, buy specialized equipment that we may need for other tests during the field season and basically just keep the project going,” he said.

Aldinger said he hopes others will realize the importance of conservation and environmental protection for every species.

“I believe that all species on their own have a sort of intrinsic value to them,” he said. “It’s definitely worthwhile to try and protect them.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Street Style: WVU student fashion

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“This jacket is Adidas and I have on these Crocs sneakers. It’s getting slippery with the cold weather and snow, and the Crocs have a good grip.

My style? Actually, I go for brands. I like to wear Polo, Tommy, French Connection U.K.”

“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!”

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

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A girl’s guide to holiday fashion Christina GuTIERREZ A&E WRITER

Holidays and fashion – not two things you typically associate with one another. Well, not this year. We’re not 10 years old anymore, and holiday fashion has, thankfully, evolved from flannel pajamas and glittery gowns.

Because the holidays are a time for family, miniskirts and belly shirts probably aren’t the best options – especially if we’re hoping for a white Christmas.

But, just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t add a little more spirit to the holidays.

And, just because you may be stuck with your family during the holiday doesn’t cancel out

the opportunity for some spice at the company party.

Velvet, feathers and fur are fashionable fabrics that are sure to keep you cozy this season.

For a more casual look, try a pair of jeans or leggings with knee-high, flat leather boots and a chic fur or faux fur vest.

For something a little more suitable for nighttime, don’t be afraid to sparkle. Though sequins can, at times, be a little tacky, they can be done right. A sequined mini-dress or skirt can be paired with a solid blazer or white button – up for a nice balance of flashy and classy.

As every girl knows, you can never go wrong with a little black dress. It really will work for any occasion. A few accessory alterations and a more

conservative, grandma-appropriate look can be easily made nightclub or party ready.

A slinky cotton dress, black or not, can be paired with comfortable and warm additions that won’t grant any unwanted attention from those distant relatives.

A pair of tights and boots can work great with this classic look or substituted for some sequined stilettos and a fur coat for a dressy nighttime look.

Solid dresses in a fun fabric like velvet or in a jewel tone like emerald, ruby or sapphire with a solid pump and clutch are also perfect for a cold night out.

With the new semester quickly approaching, remember to stay warm, stay classy and stay in style! daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

TOP ALBUMS: The year’s best in alternative and indie music EMILY MEADOWS A&E WRITER

As 2011 comes to a close, there is never a more cliche, yet gratifying way to end the year than to reflect back on the albums that shaped its entirety.

While some albums get lost in the shuffle of becoming an old favorite, others leave more of an impression on our all-time collections.

A fusion of both personal opinion and thoughts of the music connoisseurs within the West Virginia University student body, this list is the compilation of a few noteworthy, must-hear albums of 2011.

M83’s “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” Aside from the fact that “Midnight City” became an inescapable synth-pop mega hit that flooded television screens with dancing Victoria’s Secret models, M83 may have produced one of, if not the, best albums of the year.

Of the two-disk album, you can’t help but feel like you are quite literally in a dream – one of a loudly electronic, slightly ambient and emotionally unattached variety.

Plus, who knew the saxophone could be used to sound so cool?

spanking new album alongside a catalog of tracks you’ve grown to love.

However, the Black Keys have become the exception. The generally chaotic and blue-sy garage rockers have possibly produced their catchiest and cleanest album of their career without losing spunk.

The album’s first track, “Lonely Boy,” is perfectly upbeat and edgy, making it easy to lead into every track thereafter.

By and large, I feel this album has an aesthetically pleasing appeal that will make it a success Jeff the Brotherhood’s “We well into 2012.

Are The Champions” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu Nashville brothers Jamin and Jake Orrall are thinking about your mom, and have captured and seemingly perfected college rock with their album released this summer.

JTB, who performed at 123 Pleasant Street back in September, gained some well-deserved exposure this year after performing “Diamond Way” on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

While the album has an almost all-too-obvious ‘90s Weezer influence, it arguably triumphs practically all other alt-rock albums of its kind this year with For more information, confidence. contact one of our editors at DA-Editor@mail.wvu.edu or The Black Keys’ “El Camino” pick up an application at the This album was released just DA office at 284 Prospect St. this week, and I would ordinarily frown upon placing a brandBon Iver’s “Bon Iver” On the self-titled follow up to their 2007 release of “For Emma, Forever Ago,” the boys of Bon Iver left their depressive Wisconsin cabin to put together a more mature, yet still beautiful and charming compilation of chilled out Indie folk tracks.

It is geographically crafted mood music at it’s finest, and if you aren’t walking through a snowy forest by the end of this album, you’re probably at least thinking about it.

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Friday December 9, 2011

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Finish the semester with a positive note It’s time to get serious. Dead week is almost over and students are putting in extra hours of study to ensure a strong finish to the semester.

To West Virginia University freshmen, especially, finals week may seem a little overwhelming.

Many students are faced with the challenge of having multiple exams on the same day, resulting in an awkward study schedule.

Luckily, the Downtown and

Evansdale libraries are open 24 hours next week, which may give much-needed extra study hours to students.

For a successful finals week, it is important to stay in over the weekend, and avoid going to parties.

Since this is the last weekend students are in town, this may not seem appealing to some. Many new friends have been made over the semester, and this weekend could serve as a last powwow before going

home.

Don’t make the same mistake that up to 25 percent of freshmen already make, which is to put partying before scholarly duties.

College is a great time to meet new people and share oncein-a-lifetime experiences with them – but finals week must be a first priority.

Instead of going out, stay in and study – you’ll be glad you did when you take your exams next week.

If you do the opposite, you may be kicking yourself in the end. Think about it – if you don’t take school seriously, you may eventually be forced to drop out, and then you may not get to see the friends you met this semester anymore.

This is not a fun experience for any of us – upperclassmen included – and we all stress about it. However, successful students learn how to manage time and are well prepared.

Do what must be done in life.

This will not be the last time you will have to overcome a stressful situation. No matter your experiences, life is always about doing the right things and making the impossible happen.

Think how proud your parents will be when you tell them about all of the hard work and dedication it took to get that A in economics.

The greatest rewards in life always have a price to be paid.

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Environmental issues are too important not to discuss michael levy columnist

They say to avoid politics in polite conversation. This holiday season, I’d like to urge you to do the opposite.

With the 2012 election season heating up, the economic recovery still failing the middle class and imminent environmental crises largely being ignored, there’s too much at stake to stay quiet.

Conversations about the important issues of our time don’t have to be hostile. Be respectful, and be a good listener, but also be prepared.

What follows is a rundown of some of the most important issues facing society today, along with some evidence and explanation, in case that crazy uncle shows up to tell you you’re wrong.

Oh, and before I get started, in case that crazy uncle gets his information from Fox

News, there have now been seven – count them, seven— studies that show Fox viewers are less-well informed than those who get their information anywhere else and not one study to the contrary.

Biodiversity loss In the last 500 million years, there have been five major extinction events. The sixth is now, and we are its cause.

The number of species that would normally be lost in a year is now lost every few hours.

The primary driver of the acceleration of extinction is land transformation. We cut down forests, pave cities and plant farms – and that means fewer habitats for everyone else.

Climate change makes the problem worse, as does the unintentional transport of organisms to ecosystems that aren’t prepared for them, which can then take over and wipe out native species.

You can certainly make a solid argument that it is just

wrong for us to wipe out other species, but biodiversity loss also bears on our well-being.

Diversity means stability, and the loss of biodiversity makes ecosystems vulnerable to collapse.

Also, the goods and services that power our economy ultimately come from ecosystems, and, in general, the more diversity an ecosystem has, the more value it produces.

From the environment, we get raw materials like timber, needed drugs derived from plants and fungi and services like pollination of our food crops. Many of these are not only given to us for free by nature, but we don’t even know how to do them ourselves.

Climate change First of all, there is consensus among the scientists.

A peer-reviewed study of climate experts showed that between 97 and 98 percent are convinced that human activities are responsible for the planet’s warming over the last 50 years.

Despite the deepest solar minimum in a century, the last decade was the warmest on record, and the 13 warmest years ever have all occurred since 1997.

Global carbon emissions increased more rapidly in 2010 than ever before.

A study published Dec. 1 in the journal Nature shows that methane – which is 25 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide – is being released from permafrost 2.5 times faster than previously thought.

That’s really scary because the warmer it gets, the more the permafrost thaws, which means more methane is released, which also means higher temperatures, and so on. That’s a cycle we really don’t want to let get out of control.

Similarly scary, the volume of arctic sea ice reached a record low last summer, which means the oceans absorb more sunlight, which warms them further, melting more ice – and here we go again.

Meanwhile, according to a new study in the journal Science, climate-related resettlement is already underway from the coast of Alaska to Mekong Delta.

Think it’s not a big deal?

The Department of Defense disagrees.

The Pentagon’s 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review notes that climate change, “could have significant geopolitical impacts around the world, contributing to poverty, environmental degradation and the further weakening of fragile governments ...

While climate change alone does not cause conflict, it may act as an accelerant of instability or conflict.”

The List goes on The more you learn about the environment, the scarier it gets.

Many of the fisheries we depend on are more than 90 percent depleted and on the verge of total collapse.

There are hundreds of deadzones in the oceans, the result of our taking nitrogen

out of the air and phosphorus out of the earth and using them as fertilizer.

Urban air pollution causes 2 million premature deaths every year.

Toxic organic compounds and heavy metals, the byproducts of industrial processes, are ubiquitous in our food and water and are impossible to escape.

Finally, global oil production peaked in 2008, which is going to make it harder for us to deal with all of this.

The battle for the environment isn’t about cuddly animals and pristine forests.

It’s about the well-being of humanity.

While you’re home for the holidays, make a point of talking to your friends and family about the environment.

Remember to be polite, and don’t take resistance personally. Ideas take time to spread.

But we don’t have that much time, and talking to one another is an important part of how we change the world.

American welfare policies discourage true charity garrett hunter columnist

One of the greatest features of the holiday season is the wonderful sense of generosity it inspires in people. Nothing represents this tendency better than the familiar ring of the Salvation Army’s bells overheard while Americans go about their holiday shopping.

This sense of charitable giving is a staple of any functioning society. It helps the least fortunate among us find needed support, and it inspires cohesion and social responsibility among strangers.

However, certain destructive forces in this country are undermining this compassionate cooperation. Chief among them is the growth of govern-

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ment welfare programs that have increasingly taken over the work of private charities.

The most troubling aspect of the American welfare state is that it’s often supported in the name of compassion. Despite what charity-minded statists may claim, there is nothing compassionate about government programs – even if they are aimed at helping America’s needy – because they are funded with money that is coercively taken from others.

Government is force. Every action it takes is backed by the threat of violence. In fact, a government is, by definition, the only “legitimate” user of force within a society.

This analysis, of course, applies to the tax collection. It should come as no surprise to anyone that if you fail to pay your taxes, federal or state employees will either confiscate your property or haul you off

to jail. In this sense, taxes are collected coercively from individuals who may not want to pay them.

I therefore have to ask: How on Earth can tax-funded programs like unemployment insurance or Medicaid be supported in the name of compassion? Logically, they can’t. Rather than stemming from a sense of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others, these and similar programs consist of federal bureaucracies that hand out other people’s money to individuals legally deemed needy enough to deserve it.

The situation is captured perfectly by sociologist William Graham Sumner’s Forgotten Man: “The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a so-

ciological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C’s interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man.” In today’s America, not only is C forgotten, but his advocates are labeled heartless and self-serving by the welfare state’s strongest supporters.

True compassion, however, does not involve force. If I mug you and donate the money to the Salvation Army, I am a thief, not an altruist.

A true altruist would donate his own time and money to the betterment of the less fortunate while working tirelessly to persuade others to do the same.

Instead, far too many bleeding hearts today call for the legal plunder of others – especially “the rich” – so they can sleep at night.

This development has a dangerous unraveling effect on societal bonds. It transfers moral responsibility for the support of the needy from caring individuals to a distant, inefficient bureaucracy. It makes it easier to overlook the needs of those around us, because we assume the government will handle it.

Most importantly, it dramatically weakens channels of support among neighbors, friends and family.

In the past, individuals who fell on hard times could often rely on these social networks for help. Today this healthy association has largely been replaced by tax-funded social safety nets.

To reverse this trend, I’m challenging everyone reading this article to make at least one charitable donation between now and Christmas Day. Drop a few dollars in a Salvation Army bucket. Donate a

toy to the Toy Mountain in the Mountainlair. Offer a few hours of your time at Christian Help or the Boys and Girls Club.

More importantly, we should all strive to extend the generosity normally associated with the holiday season throughout the entire year.

A great way to do this is to get involved with service-focused student organizations like Alpha Phi Omega and WVU Habitat for Humanity. Plenty of great volunteer opportunities can be found at the Center for Civic Engagement’s website: www.cce.wvu.edu.

Whatever you decide to do, take time to recognize the sacrifice you’re making for others and the satisfaction it gives you. Then ask yourself if you get the same feeling filling out checks to the IRS. With any luck, this exercise will open a few eyes to the nature of true charitable giving.

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THE WEEK AHEAD TODAY DECEMBER 9

AN INFORMAL DANCE CONCERT performed by students in the WVU dance program takes place at 7 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. in the Antoinette Falbo Theatre of the Creative Arts Center. For more information, call 304-293-7469 or email theatre@ mail.wvu.edu.

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 the moon 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

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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 meeting at 5 p.m. at the Campus Ministry Center. For more information, email sigmathetawvu@ gmail.com.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 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 304-293-2311 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 walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information.

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 304-598-5180 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-on-one community-based and school-based mentoring programs. To volunteer, call Sylvia at 304-983-2823, 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.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in

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The editors reserve the right to edit or delete any submission.

There is no charge for publication. Questions should be directed to the Campus Calendar editor at 304-293-5092.

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 inservice 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 all-volunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year.

M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, 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 304293-4431 or email tandy.mcclung@ mail.wvu.edu.

THE FRIENDS OF THE MORGANTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY are seeking new members and volunteers for weekly book sale inventory. For more information, inquire at the front desk on Spruce St., downstairs during sales every Tuesday and the first and third Saturday of every month or call 304-292-7579.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year tension builds and you often feel overwhelmed.

Perhaps you need to streamline your activities. You will want to be in tiptop shape, as so much could happen this year. Though your community and professional lives demand attention, you also will be focused on your personal life. Curb a tendency to express frustration and anger in a manner that distances people from you. Your popularity soars after June. Some of you might flirt with ending your single lifestyle. If you are attached, you remember why you fell in love with your sweetie. GEMINI can be as diverse as you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You could be close to positive someone is misunderstanding you. Try different words as you attempt to eliminate this gap. Resist getting into arguments with those who just don’t get it. You don’t need the flak. Tonight: Out and about.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Curb your innate tendency to be possessive.

You don’t want to take a risk emotionally or cause yourself an unneeded problem.

Be that conservative Bull, and you will have few problems today. Tonight: Treat to your heart’s content.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You might feel less than great in the morning. You have a remarkable ability to pull yourself out of moods. Avoid a family member who is difficult and touchy.

You might want to avoid what seems

like a pending conflict. Tonight: Keep on smiling.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HH Listen to your inner voice when dealing with a confrontational situation. You easily could be overly sensitive and misunderstand someone. Someone you see could cause you to become sarcastic and difficult. Remember that you are in control of your moods. Tonight: Tell it like it is.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Zero in on what you want. Others could be quite distracting, but you don’t need to respond. Avoid a power play at all costs.

Avoid any risk financially. You will be a lot happier that way. A meeting adds a lot of interest to a situation. Tonight: Where the action is.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH Take charge of a situation, knowing which direction you need to go in. Someone might be pushing you too hard. Listen to news with an open mind. Your ability to come to terms with a situation needs to emerge. Tonight: Let off steam in an acceptable manner.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out for someone at a distance. You might feel disenchanted with someone. How you let this person know could be very important. Why lose your temper for no reason? Carefully listen to what someone is sharing. Tonight: Take in new vistas.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Deal with another person directly. You could be surprised by what is going on

behind the scenes. Still, don’t push in either direction. Realize what is going on within a friendship. You could be bewildered by this person’s reaction. Tonight: Go with another person’s choice.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH If there is a conflict in a key relationship, you are likely to hear about it. Your mind might not be able to handle anger bubbling up. Dealing with mixed feelings or people who provoke mixed feelings could be tough. Tonight: Go with another person’s choices.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH Pace yourself and get past an immediate problem. You feel as if others are unusually touchy. Detaching from the roaring crowd is nothing less than smart. Don’t hesitate to change plans if need be. Tonight: Take in new vistas.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Friends play a strong role in what is going on. You will discover that a partner has a short fuse. Add a little humor and/ or flirtation. You also can walk away from the situation, but not in a hurtful manner.

Tonight: Having fun. TGIF. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH Pressure builds to a new level on the home front. Misunderstandings seem to happen. You scarcely can focus on any specific area of your life. Be careful how you handle your frustration. Tonight: Vanish.

Go home.

BORN TODAY Poet John Milton (1608), actor Kirk Douglas (1916), actor Beau Bridges (1941)

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 Goya subject 5 Party guy, perhaps 9 Brought down 14 “El __ brujo”: de Falla work 15 Prefix with foil 16 Adversary 17 Correspondence between philistines?

19 Analogy symbol 20 Rescinds 21 Poetic time reference 23 Social conclusion 24 Chromosome component 25 Telecommuting congressional aides?

28 Barely got, with “out” 30 Fin. neighbor 31 Off-rd. vehicle 32 Charge 33 Currency on which Marconi appeared 34 Explore 38 Grand Central waitstaff?

41 Record holder 42 Fleming and others 43 Ex-NBAer Unseld 44 India neighbor, to the IOC 45 The Tupolev Tu-144, e.g.

46 Like Magellan, often 47 Drum major’s concern during a parade through narrow streets?

51 Dada co-founder 52 Ring cheer 53 Like Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 109 54 Count Almaviva’s valet, in opera 57 Bobby __ 59 Single-cut and rat-tail?

62 Fall breaker 63 Behan’s land 64 Sister of Rachel 65 Refuges 66 Like core courses: Abbr.

67 First name in humor DOWN 1 Builders of the Tikal temples 2 “God is not __ ...”: Numbers 3 Baler maker 4 In the area 5 Big wholesale club 6 1773 jetsam 7 NFL’s Cardinals, on scoreboards 8 Artificial being of Jewish folklore

9 Molecules that respond to stimuli 10 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase 11 Woody Allen film 12 Ham it up 13 Physics class units 18 Rock-__: jukebox brand 22 Oxalic acid, e.g.

25 Wedding ring?

26 Teacher of spoken language to the deaf 27 Tel __ 28 Immature newts 29 Balance beam?

30 Back-row bowling target 33 Balls of energy 35 Where many columns are found 36 One with a trunk 37 Greek peak 39 Fix up 40 Window part 46 Varicolored pattern 47 Milk flavorer since 1928 48 Hello, to some Americans

If you read the clues Then you probably know The name of our Hero Who Stars in a Show!

49 Link 50 Put off 51 River island 54 Ward (off) 55 Staples purchase 56 Workplace inspection org.

58 Juillet is part of it 60 Glower inducer 61 Matter state: Abbr.

THURSDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

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Sleepwalker to play 123 Pleasant St

BY Hunter Homistek a&e writer

123 Pleasant Street is the proud host of a good old-fashioned rock show Saturday.

Sleepwalker, The Demon Beat and Wildman Band of Thieves will take the stage in what promises to be a highenergy and hugely entertaining affair.

Led by vocalist and guitarist David F. Bello, indie and alternative act Sleepwalker is quickly becoming one of Morgantown’s premier local bands.

With a sound that is reminiscent of pop music from the ‘80s and early ‘90s outfits, Sleepwalker is rapidly rising in popularity by bringing back a timeless sound.

“Sleepwalker borrows a bit from the grunge and shoe-gaze movement,” said 123 Pleasant Street owner Louis Giuliani.

“Oh yeah, and they do it real good.”

This resurrection of an old sound has contributed to Sleepwalker’s success, and their talents as a group are undeniable.

Their sound is focused and refined but manages to retain all the passion and energy

one would expect from a solid grunge act.

The expert blend of talent and emotion is what defines Sleepwalker, and it will be in full display for all to enjoy tomorrow night.

Opening up for Sleepwalker is Shepherdstown, W.Va., product The Demon Beat.

A three-piece outfit, The Demon Beat manages to create a huge sound that will make lovers of classic rock acts such as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple weak at the knees.

While their sound is more garage rock-oriented than these bands, the band’s use of crunchy power chords, driving rhythms and pure energy parallels those legends perfectly.

“The Demon Beat are straight ahead, pure high energy rock and roll – a great live show,” Giuliani said.

Factor in the group’s veteran status at Pleasant Street, and this show promises to be an absolute barn-burner.

Kicking off the evening’s festivities is Morgantown’s own Wildman Band of Thieves.

“One look at them and you’d think you’ve stepped back into the ‘70s,” Giuliani said.

“They’re a little rough around the edges, but a sight to be seen.”

The band’s sound reiterates this notion that it is a positively old school, almost jam-band style that is raw and unpolished.

While some bands of this genre seem to ramble a bit, Wildman Band of Thieves manages to always hit tempo changes and find hooks at the right moments, making their sound always fresh and enjoyable.

This group has truly found beauty in imperfection, and their set will certainly be a unique listening experience.

Tomorrow night’s show at 123 Pleasant Street is guaranteed to be a hit with those who yearn for the good old days of rock n’ roll with Sleepwalker, The Demon Beat and Wildman Band of Thieves each laying down its original brand of solid rock music.

“If you like live music, if you like guitars, if you like rock ... this night has it all,” Giuliani said.

The show starts Saturday at 10 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Local band Sleepwalker will perform Saturday night at 123 Pleasant St.

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TOP GAMES: For the gamer on your holiday shopping list yet, but I hear great things.

Jamie Carbone A&E WRITER

Another year has come and gone, and while there were a ton of games both good and bad, only a few can claim the title of the best.

For those looking, “Skyrim” isn’t on this list because I haven’t had a chance to play it

5. “Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3” This game takes you for a wild ride.

The expanded version of “Marvel Vs. Capcom 3” which came out earlier this year, “Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3” returns the original version’s cast with 12 new characters, such as Marvel superheroes Iron Fist and Ghost Rider and Capcom

stars like Phoenix Wright and “Dead Rising’s” Frank West.

The game also includes new stages, new game modes and new alternate color schemes that reference all sorts of characters from Marvel and Capcom’s long histories.

Those looking for a fastpaced exciting fighting game need not look further.

Silent for nearly a decade, the “Deus Ex” franchise has returned hard and fast with “Deus Ex: Human Revolution.”

The game allows for the player to make their own decisions when it comes to gameplay, offering them either stealth or shoot-outs, whichever they would prefer.

The upgrade system also allows for a lot of customization 4. “Deus Ex: Human fun, with each upgrade allowing Revolution” the player to become bigger and

better in their preferred field.

With an intriguing crime noir story and gameplay that never gets stale, “Deus Ex: Human Revolution” does the series as a whole justice.

3. “Batman: Arkham City” Protecting Gotham, punching psycho murderers in the face and having every sexy lady around come after you sounds like a pretty sweet deal and, thanks to Rocksteady Studioes,

any gamer can live this dream.

While the best part of the game is the fantastic cast and huge slew of popular Batman characters, the gameplay makes it all the sweeter.

Switching from stealth to brawling at the flip of a scarred coin keeps the action going and, playing as the world’s greatest detective, there’s plenty of mysteries to keep the fun going.

Anyone who has yet to play this game is doing themselves an injustice, and more people need to punch The Riddler in the face.

2. “Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword” Every person out there with a Wii should buy this game.

Link’s adventures to save Princess Zelda have always been a good time and this latest release is no different, taking gamers above the clouds into a new, expansive world.

It features the dungeons that the series is known for, but makes them more exciting and expansive than previous installments.

“Skyward Sword” combines the colors of “Wind Waker,” the graphics of “Twilight Princess” and the excitement of “Ocarina of Time” to make what may be the best game in the franchise.

Don’t take my word for it, though – play, enjoy and thank me later.

1. “Bastion” “Bastion” is one of the greatest games to have ever been coded.

Featuring an unnamed kid, heroes must search for survivors of a cataclysmic event as well as find out what caused the world to nearly end.

Their only companion for this adventure is the omniscient voice of a strange old man and a video game score that feels timeless.

The game play is simple - but entertaining and with scores of weapons hidden to let players choose how to destroy their hated foes.

“Bastion,” as a digital download, is also cheaper than most games, so you have no reason to not give this game a chance.

Honorable Mentions: “Assassin’s Creed: Revelations,” “Mario Kart 7” and “Battlefield 3.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Memorable moments of 2011

Jones’ 30 points leads West Virginia in 85-80 thriller over Kansas State Thursday night

By John Terry Managing Editor

We’ve come to that time of year. The eggnog is being poured, bells are being jingled and the new year is upon us.

Before we drop the ball and break out the sauerkraut, let us look back on what was a wild year of West Virginia athletics.

So, without further ado, here are my top 10 most memorable moments of 2011.

10. Dalton Pepper seals win vs. Clemson (March 17) In a back-and-for th matchup in the second round of the NCAA tournament, West Virginia guard Dalton Pepper took control. Head coach Bob Huggins switched a 1-3-1 defense, and Pepper single-handedly forced three straight turnovers to seal the win for the Mountaineers.

9. Women’s soccer wins second straight Big East Championship (Nov. 6) Under the direction of veteran head coach Nikki IzzoBrown, the Mountaineers won 10 regular season Big East Conference games for the first time in school history. Then, West Virginia defeated Louisville in the Big East championship for its third conference crown in five years.

8. Beer Sales (Sept. 4 – Nov. 25) For the first time in the history of Milan Puskar Stadium, beer was sold to the general public. Prices for a bottle of beer ranged from $7 to $9.

More than $500,000 in revenue was generated, and alcohol incidents were down 25 to 30 percent.

7. Men’s soccer upset of No. 1 UConn (Oct.18) The West Virginia men’s soccer team was able to defeated the top-ranked team in the country at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. It was the Huskies’ first loss of the season, and the Mountaineers were the only team all season to score more than two goals against UConn.

6. ESPN’s College GameDay (Sept. 24) The popular television show that makes a weekly appearance at a university set up on the Mountainlair Green to preview the matchup between No. 2 LSU and No. 16 West Virginia. Thousands of students attended to see the likes of Erin Andrews, Lee Corso, Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit.

5. WVU 30, South Florida 27 (Dec. 1) In the regular season finale for the West Virginia football team, Najee Goode forced a fumble when it appeared the Bulls were set to attempt a game-winning field goal.

Tyler Bitancurt hit a gamewinner of his own as time

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Senior Kevin Jones scored a career-high 30 points in West Virginia’s 85-80 win over Kansas State.

Forty minutes wasn’t enough time to settle West Virginia’s game against Kansas State Thursday night.

A single overtime period didn’t help either.

In Bob Huggins’ first game against Kansas State since his departure in 2007, the Mountaineers (5-2) defeated the Wildcats 85-80 in double overtime after a career-high 30 points and a 12-rebound performance by WVU senior Kevin Jones.

Down 64-61 with 19 seconds left, Jones hit a 3-point shot from the corner to send the game into its first overtime.

The two teams went back and forth, with neither team getting more than a 2-point lead, until freshman Aaron Brown nailed a 3-point shot with 47 seconds remaining to give the Mountaineers a 73-70 lead.

However, Kansas State (5-1) had a

response.

Leading 74-72 after senior Truck Bryant made just one of two free throws, Kansas State’s Rodney McGruder, who finished with 20 points, hit a jump shot from the free-throw line to send the game into its second overtime.

Bryant finished with a season-high 24 points.

Brown, who finished with 10 points, stayed hot in the second overtime scoring the Mountaineers’ first four points.

Jones showed his inside capabilities again with 58 seconds remaining when he broke a tied game to give West Virginia a lead of 82-80.

It was the last time the Wildcats would be able to taste the lead as freshman Gary Browne and Jones hit clinching free throws.

WVU senior center Deniz Kilicli kept West Virginia in the game early in the second, scoring 10 of the Mountaineers first 12 points out of the

break. But Kilicli picked up his fourth foul at the 12:03 mark of the second half prompting Huggins to take him out.

Kilicli finished with 12 points and seven rebounds, and played the final 7:14 without picking up a fifth foul.

Despite a total of 55 fouls in the game for both teams, neither could capitalize from the free-throw line. The Mountaineers were 18-of-31, while the Wildcats were 14-of-26.

Three players fouled out, and six others finished with four fouls. West Virginia’s Keaton Miles. Kansas State’s Will Spradling and Jamar Samuels also fouled out.

The Wildcats had two players with double-figure scoring other than Thomas Gipson. McGruder scored a team-high 20 points, while Spradling scored 16 points on 4-of-8 shooting from behind the arc. john.terry@mail.wvu.edu

Six Mountaineers named first team all-Big East by michael carvelli sports editor

Six West Virginia football players earned first team allBig East Conference honors, and junior inside receiver Tavon Austin was named the league’s Special Teams Player of the Year Thursday afternoon.

Austin was named first team all-conference as a wide receiver and return specialist, and he was joined on the offensive first team by junior quarterback Geno Smith and senior offensive lineman Don Barclay.

Smith finished the season with a Big East-best 3,978 yards and 25 touchdowns with just seven interceptions, and he earned first team honors after being named second team all-conference as a sophomore. Austin led the Big East with 2,294 all-purpose yards, more than 800 yards ahead of Cincinnati running back Isaiah Pead who ranks No. 2 in the league.

The WVU defense also had three players named to the Big East’s first-team with three seniors— defensive end Bruce Irvin, linebacker Najee Goode and cornerback Keith Tandy, earning recognition for their play this season.

Irvin finished 2011 with 38 tackles and led the team with 7.5 sacks, which was good for fifth in the Big East.

Goode led the team with 84 tackles and four sacks and Tandy finished with three interceptions, nine pass breakups and 58 tackles this season.

Three more Mountaineers, redshirt sophomore wide receiver Stedman Bailey, redshirt junior Joe Madsen and redshirt senior safety Eain Smith, earned second team all-Big East honors.

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Bailey led the conference with 1,197 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2011. Eain finished the season with 63 tackles and an interception.

Pead, who ran for 1,110 yards and a Big East-best 11 touchdowns this season, was named the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year, and his teammate, senior defensive lineman Derek Wolfe, shared Defensive Player of the Year honors with Rutgers’ linebacker Khaseem Greene.

Wolfe led the Big East with 19.5 tackles for loss and had 9.5 sacks, and Greene finished the year leading the conferFrom left to right: junior quarterback Geno Smith, senior lineman Don Barclay and junior receiver ence with 127 tackles – 20 more than any other Big East Tavon Austin earned first-team all-Big East on offense. On bottom: senior linebacker Najee Goode, senior corner Keith Tandy and senior defensive end Bruce Irvin earned first-team all-Big East on defense. player.

Louisville freshman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was named the Big East’s Rookie of the Year.

Bridgewater threw for 1,855 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, and he ranks third in the conference in passing efficiency. He is the third Louisville player in four years to win Rookie of the Year honors in the conference.

Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones was named the Big East’s Coach of the Year after leading the Bearcats to a 9-3 season following just a four-win campaign in his first year at the school.

The Bearcats earned a share of the Big East title with West Virginia and Louisville, and will appear in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn.

Tandy was one of three players who were repeat selections to the all-Big East first team. Connecticut kicker Dave Teggart and Connecticut defensive lineman Kendall Reyes were the other two. james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU faces defending champion PSU by ethan rohrbaugh sports writer

The Mountaineers will again be up against collegiate wrestling’s elite as the team travels to University Park, Pa., for a meeting with the defending national champions, No. 5 Penn State.

“On any given day they continue to be the best or one of the best teams in the country,” said WVU head coach Craig Turnbull. “Each person we put out there is going to be challenged.”

Turnbull said he loves scheduling the best teams in the country because it helps prepare his group for the top level of competition it will see in the national tournament at the end of the year.

“It’s like in track,” he said.

“It’s hard to get your personal best when it’s just you, but if you’ve got someone that’s a half a lap ahead of you and you’re trying to stretch and beat that person— you may

not beat them, but now you’ve found out that you’ve run your race.

“I expect all these experiences to stretch us and help us become where we want to get to.”

Turnbull said the intense audience in the arena will be a challenge his team is looks forward to.

“It’s one of the finer wrestling venues in the country,” Turnbull said. “It’s a very educated crowd. They understand wrestling as well as any group of fans.”

West Virginia will have to go the rest of the season without redshirt junior Colin Johnston, arguably the squad’s top grappler, who suffered a tear in his rotator cuff and will have season-ending shoulder surgery for the second consecutive season.

Johnston was 6-0 so far on the 2011-12 campaign and had yet to allow a single dual point against. The EightyFour, Pa., native was the high-

est ranked Mountaineer and was as high as No. 9 in some online polls.

Redshirt sophomore Nathan Pennesi will drop back down a weight class to wrestle at 133, the very same class that Pennesi went 24-8 in last season.

Pennesi, a Latrobe, Pa., native, started every match for the team at 133 pounds a year ago and eventually found himself in the NCAA tournament.

Turnbull said the move back down will be difficult, but added the team is taking it with a glass-half-full approach.

“This is a great opportunity for him,” Turnbull said.

Sophomore Michael Morales will likely step in at 141.

Morales, a Brick, N.J., native, posted an 18-11 record as a freshman last season and did it while managing a shoulder injury.

Morales, who started ev-

ery meet last season at 141 pounds in place of the injured Johnston, was planning to redshirt this season and have surgery on the shoulder, but with Johnston out again, the sophomore will have to see if he can push through the injury a little longer.

“When you set high goals, there’s always some adversity that you have to work your way through and you’ve got to prepare to deal with that adversity,” Turnbull said.

Last season against the Nittany Lions, West Virginia was rolled 40-3, by the nation’s top squad, but Turnbull isn’t going to let that influence the way his team hits the mat this time around.

“The one thing they can control is effort. I expect a great effort; I expect them to step on the mat with an intention to battle to win,” he said. ethan.rohrbaugh@mail.wvu.edu

First-year coach tries to fill big void sports writer

Since 1975, Linda BurdetteGood has coached the gymnastics team to more than 600 wins, becoming the only the coach to do so at West Virginia.

Throw in 10 conference titles, 33 regional championship appearances and three national championship appearances – it will be difficult for whoever succeeds her to pass those records.

As first-year head coach Jason Butts was told recently, he ironically had big shoes to fill despite replacing a woman with small feet.

Butts, a former University of Georgia assistant coach, is taking the helm from Burdette-Good, to a team that finished last season 13-10 overall and went 10-4 in the Eastern Atlantic Gymnastics League.

The 2011 campaign came to an end in the Southeast Regional championships when the team scored just 192.5 points, the team’s second lowest point total of the year.

Following the loss, Burdette-Good announced her retirement.

“In true Linda fashion, she

didn’t want the season to be about her and the focus to be on her,” Butts said. “She always wanted the focus to be on the team and so she swore me to secrecy.”

Butts learned from Burdette-Good over five years, starting as her assistant coach before being promoted to associate head coach.

“I learned a lot. I learned to treat the program like a family – that’s something that I want to keep as part of what we’re trying to accomplish here,” Butts said. “Basically look before you leap, and after 37 years Linda had a lot of experience.”

In his time at WVU, Butts has a 98-44 record, including five consecutive NCAA Regional championships and the Mountaineers were crowned the 2008 EAGL champions.

His legendary predecessor, Burdette-Good accumulated a record of 644-263-4.

“It is going to be different, and to be honest I don’t know what (the first game) is going to feel like,” Butts said. “I still found myself looking over my shoulder to ask Linda, ‘What do you think, or is that OK?’ and then realize she’s not there.”

There was a period of un-

certainty for Butts before the call on Easter Sunday from West Virginia Athletic Director Oliver Luck.

“It was a pretty stressful two weeks because I was under the assumption if I didn’t get picked for the position I’d probably be replaced, so I didn’t know if I needed to pack up the house, or what was going to happen,” Butts said.

After a sigh of relief, Butts could finally focus on coaching and winning a national title. Although he has great relationships with his athletes, he realizes the relationships have changed.

“If anything, it’s been more of an adjustment for them to see me now in a different role. I’ve always been able to be the friend, or the one joking around, while Linda had to hold everybody accountable,” Butts said.

“Well now, that accountability has shifted to me, so sometimes when I’m not happy about something, I feel like they take a step back, so it’s been an adjustment.”

The Mountaineers lost seven seniors from last year.

The most significant being Amy Bieski, who is second on the University’s career point

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Butts said the team would miss Bieski’s calmness and personality during competition, but believes Hope Sloanhoffer, who had a standout freshman season, will help fill the void with her own calmness.

The Athens, Ga., native added the teams two seniors, Tina Maloney and Nicole Roach, have been instrumental to the team’s success on and off the court.

“We are blessed this year to have two incredible seniors that really want to see us do well in postseason,” Butts said. “They’ve never won a conference championship so they’re focused on moving this team in the right direction.”

During his tenure, Butts wants to establish a student section that will be rambunctious, stating the louder it gets in the Coliseum, the better.

“I’m excited, it’s going to be one of these things where I learn as I go,” Butts said.

“Thankfully, being promoted as I was by Linda through the years, she’s put me on a pretty good platform to hit the ground running.” sebouh.majarian@mail.wvu.edu

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304-291-2103 PRU-morgantownrentals.com PRU-morgantownrentals.com

HTM PROPERTIES 1 -7 Bedroom Sunnyside, Evansdale & Arnold Hall Great Units “New Units on 3rd”

304 - 685 - 3243 htmproperties.com

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3BR APARTMENTS & 4BR HOUSES. Close to campus and South Park locations. Utill. W/D included. Some with parking, Pets considered.

304-292-5714 5 BEDROOM HOUSE in South Park across from Walnut Street Bridge. W/D. call Nicole at 304-290-8972

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

GREEN PROPERTIES: 1 BR Apts close to downtown $370-$575/mo.

3BR Apts $400/per person in Sunnyside and Southpark. No pets. 304-216-3402.

NOW OR MAY. 1, 2, & 3 BR Close to main campus. Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Private Parking. Pets w/fee.

508-788-7769.

1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent

Now Leasing for 2012-2013

AVAILABLE MAY 2012

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Unfurnished

Check out: www.smithrentalsllc.com

(304)322-1112

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance & Enforcement Officer Off Street parking DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES Phone: 304-413-0900

STARTING AS LOW AS $510.00 PER PERSON PLUS UTILITIES

EVANSDALE PROPERTIES Phone 304-598-9001 STARTING AS LOW AS $320.00 PER PERSON PLUS UTILITIES Ashley Oaks 2BR $380/Person $760 Valley View 1BR $610 Valley View 2BR $320/Person $640 Valley View 2BR/2BA $410/Person $820 Skyline Skyline

1BR 2BR

$450/Perosn

$675 $900

Copperfield 1BR $610 Copperfield 2BR $370/Person $740 Copperfield 2BR/2BA $397.50/Person $795

TWO APARTMENTS: 2/3 BR—W/D, Off-street parking. 3/BR—W/D. Leases start 05/15/12. Garbage, cable not included. 717 Willey Street up from Arnold Hall. No Smoking, No Pets 304-685-9550.

WILKINS RENTALS 304-292-5714 Now Leasing for 2012 - 2013 Apartments & Houses Close to Campus & South Park Locations All Include Utilities and Washer/Dryer Many Include Parking Pets Considered Rents as low as $420/mo per person Lease and Deposit

w w w. m e t r o p r o p e r t y m g m t . n e t NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $590-$790+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking.

NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

NOW SHOWING! 1,2,3,4BR Apartments Downtown for May 2012. Please NO PETS. 304-296-5931.

“The Largest & Finest Selection of Properties”

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS S M I T H R E N TA L S , L L C

Glenlock 2BR 2BA $510/Person $1020

4. 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN LEASING

Lease, Deposit,

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS

EFF: 1BR: 2BR: Now Leasing For 2012

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

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

304-599-4407

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS WWW.PRETERENTAL.COM PROFESSIONAL/GRADUATE Quiet 1/BR Kitchen, Bath.

5/min walk to Walnut PRT. Lower South Park. Everything included. $500/mo.304-216-3332, 304-296-3332

SCOTT PROPERTIES, PROPERTIES, LLC

Jones Place

In Sunnyside 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Unfurnished Townhomes With covered Parking $650 per person Now Leasing

Campus Area - 3 & 4 BR Apts. & Houses South Park - 1, 2, 3 and 4 BR Apts.

Between Campuses - 4 BR Houses

FURNISHED HOUSES JEWELMANLLC.COM close to downtown, next to Arnold Hall. 3,4,5&6/BR houses. Excellent condition. A/C, W/D, parking and yard. Utilities included. No dogs. 12 month lease. 304-288-1572 or 296-8491

Move-in ready home, 2BR, 1BA on 9/10 acre. Full basement, detached garage, new roof. 20 minutes from Morgantown. $69,900, 304-296-7593 WILES HILL! 3BR house, modern kitchen/bath, w/d, off street parking$445/person/month plus utilities; owner pays garbage.

Call Steve at 304-288-6012

UNFURNISHED HOUSES

UNFURNISHED HOUSES S m i t h R e n ta l s , L L C Houses For Rent

AVAILABLE MAY 2012 Check out: www.smithrentalsllc.com

(304) 322-1112

UNFURNISHED CONDO. 6 SPACES available. $400/space. Call for details (304)-222-2329 or (757)-724-0265 A.V.

WANTED TO BUY CASH FOR OLD COINS private collector 304-534-5853 or 304-365-2460

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

Any make! Any model! Any condition!

282-2560

HELP WANTED BARTENDING UP TO $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Age 18 plus. Training available. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285

ROOMMATES GREAT LOCATION, WALK TO SCHOOL 299 Wiles St. Available now. $380+ utilities.

304-594-3817 MALE/FEMALE WANTED FOR SPRING SEMESTER. 3 BR behind Arnold Apartments. Fully furnished, w/d, dishwasher, off-street parking. $500/mo utilities included. 281-734-8783 MUST SEE MALE/FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED close to Arnold hall excellent condition, W/D & parking. Individual lease. $395-$450 all utilities included.

304-288-1572 or 304-296-8491.

Responsible Roommate(s) Wanted, Large House, $550includes utilities full home access, walk-in closets, large bathrooms, new appliances, gym/exercise room (724) 317-6188, buddyaguthrie@gmail.com

WANTED TO SUBLET 1 BR in a 3 Br house. Available Immediately. $400/per person. Nice house. Parking included w/garage. 304-582-7917.

AVAILABLE NOW! 1BR OF 4 AT THE RIDGE. $415/month plus utilities. Please contact Kathy at kathychia@embarqmail.com or 908-256-4565 or 908-256-0727.

FEMALE NEEDED TO SUBLET APARTMENT with two other girls in a huge 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, downtown campus. $350/mo + utilities. Second semester, Jan- May. 304-437-4363.

HOUSES FOR SALE 2BR/2BA GROUND LEVEL SUNCREST Village condo. Close to stadium/HSC. Appliances included and fitness center on site. $189,900.

Call 304-376-2396 www.owners.com/TWJ4514

EARN $1000-$3200 TO DRIVE OUR CAR ads. www.FreeCarJobs.com.

EXTRAS NEEDED TO STAND-IN BACKGROUND for major film-production. Earn up to $200/day. Experience not required. All looks needed. Call 877-465-3612 FARM MANAGER. Full time position available. Experience with cattle and equipment necessary, beef cattle farm in Bruceton Mills, Preston Co.; send resume/qualifications with contact information to PO Box 187, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525.

LOOKING FOR A JOB? With fun and excellent pay, Noviohenk’s is now hiring Bartenders and Cooks! Apply in person at 1494 Cheat Road, Morgantown WV 26508. 304-594-9821. Please Dress to Impress.

SEEKING JOB SECURITY? We are a stable international company that has been around for 50 years and we have never had a lay-off. We have had double digit growth each of the last 3 yrs. Seeking the competitive and career-minded. Interviewing for sales— sales management— customer service representatives. Forward resume to Courtney Hemphill at chemphill@ariasagencies.com

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2 BR HOUSE. W/D, dishwasher. $800/mo Newly available. Call 304-292-8102. No calls after 8:00 p.m. please.

AVAILABLE 5/1/12. 3 AND 4 BR house. Recently remodeled. Partially furnished. Close to campus. Off-street parking. 296-8801.

Townhome Living Downtown 304-319-6000/304-296-7400 scottpropertiesllc.com

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650 + Elec 525 Inc. 495 + Elec 375 + Elec 400-700 + Elec 575 + Elec 400 + Utilities 375 + Utilities

Evansdale (Per Person) 1 Bd Van Voorhis

500 + Elec

2 Bd Bakers Land

450 + Utilities

3 Bd Bakers Land 4 Bd Bakers Land

400 + Utilities 375 + Utilities

304-296-7400 scottpropertiesllc.com

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Charge to my: Locust Ave. Walking distance to downtown campus. 3BRS + 2 full BA, WD $1000/mon. 304-983-2529.

MUST SEE!!! 7 Bedroom Victorian House in great condition located at Cobun Ave. in South Park. 3 full bathrooms, 2 w/d, 2 full size kitchens. Huge bedrooms. Large fron porch. $525 per person. All utilities included. Call 304-288-3308

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