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New employee benefits to include gays By Charles Young Staff Writer
The Division of Human Resources at West Virginia University has announced it will expand its benefits options to cover gay employees. The expansion of “family-friendly” options will allow WVU employees to enroll “qualified adults” who live in their household to receive some of their University benefits, said Margaret Phillips, vice
president for WVU’s Division of Human Resources. Benefits include discounts to WVU’s Child Learning Center, access to employee wellness activities, eligibility to enroll in the Faculty and Staff Assistance Programs and access to University Libraries and the Rec Center. The University’s decision to expand benefits will directly affect the partners of gay and lesbian employees said Stephen Skinner, president of the Board for Fairness West Virginia.
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“We see the offering of what we refer to as ‘soft’
benefits as taking a necessary and important step
in expanding family-friendly benefits options.” Margaret Phillips Vice President for WVU’s Division of Human Resources
“We’re delighted that WVU is taking steps in the right direction. In order for the University to be competitive, it has to be completive in terms of benefits,” Skiner said.
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Fairness West Virginia is a statewide civil rights advocacy organization dedicated to fair treatment and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender West Virginians.
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Although the expansion of “soft” benefits is a progressive decision, the University still has a long way to go before gay couples receive equal benefits as straight couples, he said. “They are leading the way in the state in demonstrating that the need to seek parity in benefits.” Skinner said there was a long list of benefits offered to heterosexual couples that were unavailable to same-sex couples.
In the future, his organization would like to see the University offer full benefits to the partners of all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation. “Allowing someone to be a member of a gym is fantastic, but there’s a long way to providing the same benefits heterosexual partners receive from the University,” Skinner said. The University felt an expansion of benefits would attract
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New details of SGA revote announced BY Charles Young Staff Writer
Polling centers and dates for the revote of the Student Government Association elections at West Virginia University were announced Wednesday night. SGA President Chris Lewallen said the revote will take place April 20 using computers monitored by administrators at various locations on the Downtown and Evansdale campuses. “This time, the vote will focus on quality of voters and not quantity,” Lewallen said. “I believe that is what is best, given all that’s been going on.” The polling places and times are as follows: zz The Student Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. using two computers. zz The Mountainlair from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. using five computers. zz The Health Sciences Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. using two computers. zz The Engineering Building from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. using two computers. zz The College of Law from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. using two computers zz The Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. using two computers. The leaders of both the Pirate and Fusion parties have set guidelines which will gov-
ern candidate conduct during the revote. Lewallen said these guidelines were necessary since there is no specific language in the Elections Code dealing with a revote. The leaders from both parties agreed to the following: zz Party names will appear on the ballots. zz No candidate can be within 50 feet of any polling location. zz No handouts of any kind will be allowed. zz Candidates will be allowed to wear their campaign T-shirts. zz No banners of any kind will be allowed. zz Social media, texting and phone calls in support of votes are allowed. No other campaign tactics of any kind will be permitted, Lewallen said. The minimum fine for violating any of the terms will be $100, he said. On Tuesday, SGA’s Judicial Board ordered a revote due to “mass voter fraud” committed by members from both parties. During open student forum, several students expressed their concerns about how the revote will be handled. Students asked about the possibility of absentee ballots
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WVU dance team wins Frats and sororities compete in tug-of-war, hula-hoop contests national competition for second straight year Chelsi Baker/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
Members of Greek organizations compete in a tug-of-war match during the Greek Games on the Mountainlair Green on Wednesday.
by LYDIA NUZuM STAFF WRITER
Members of fraternities and sororities at West Virginia University competed in several team activities during their annual Greek Games Wednesday as part of Greek Week. Eight sororities and 14 fraternities competed in four different competitions. The event featured eight teams total and each sorority was paired with one or two fraternities to form teams. Members from each team
competed in four separate events, including a modified shot-put, tug-of-war contest, hula-hoop competition and a relay race. Courtney Hooper, a junior international studies and Spanish major, helped coordinate the event. Hooper is president of the Pan-Hellenic Council at WVU and a member of the Chi Omega sorority. “We’re here to celebrate lots of different people coming together within the Greek community,” Hooper said. Unlike other events sched-
uled during Greek Week, the Greek Games do not benefit philanthropic causes, Hooper said. They are designed to unite different Greek organizations through fun competition. “Go Greek. We really like to show students what we have to offer with recruitment coming up in the fall,” Hooper said. Almost 300 Greek students participated in the day’s events, and three teams were chosen as the winners of each competition. “It’s fun. This is my first time at the Greek Games, but it looks
like a great atmosphere,” said Maria Miller, a sophomore English education major and member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. The first event of the day was a shot-put using ping-pong balls. The team whose pingpong ball was thrown the farthest was declared the winner. The first place winner of the shot-put competition was Alpha Pi, second place went to Sigma Kappa sorority and third place was awarded to Delta
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First WVU student wins fellowship award BY EMILY SPICKLER STAFF WRITER
Chelsea Clagg, a senior secondary education in English major at West Virginia University, was one of 23 people who received the national Alpha Lambda Delta Graduate Fellowship Award. Alpha Lambda Delta is a freshman honor society with more than 270 chapters nationwide, according to its website. The award is valued at $5,000. “I believe I’m the first person from WVU to win this scholar-
ship,” she said. Alpha Lambda Delta offers 78 different scholarships to its members, including scholarships for undergraduates, fellowships and studying abroad. “We had a low turnout of applicants for this fellowship, it was under 50 this year,” said Lee Greenway, national director of communication for Alpha Lambda Delta. “We normally have in between 80 and 150 applicants.” The application process includes essays, letters of recommendation, graduate school entrance exam scores, a GPA
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review and the applicant’s involvement with Alpha Lambda Delta. Clagg has been involved with Alpha Lambda Delta since her freshman year at WVU. She is currently the social coordinator and will be the historian next year. She was honored at the society’s induction ceremony more than two weeks ago. With Alpha Lambda Delta, it’s easy to become really involved with the chapter as a member, she said. “There are a lot of honor societies out there that send peo-
ple letters for you to be in it, but Alpha Lambda Delta is actually a really active organization,” Clagg said. With this award, she plans to work toward her Masters in Secondary Education. “I am hoping to teach middle school English, but I really want to write young adult fiction,” she said. The membership fee for the society is a one time fee of $75. “I paid $75 once and now they’re giving me $5,000 back,” Clagg said. emily.spickler@mail.wvu.edu
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The West Virginia University dance team was awarded first place for the second year at the National Dance Alliance Collegiate Championship on Sunday. The WVU dance team defeated top 5 teams including Western Michigan University, Florida State University and the University of Louisville. The team held the highest score of the day out of 250 teams, being awarded 9.863 out of 10 points total. “It’s nice to win,” said head coach Erin Harold. “It was even nicer knowing we had the best score out of everybody.” The dance team was proud to say it achieved a higher score than Towson University, which has been a leader during past competitions with more than 12 wins. After competing this year, Harold said parents of the rival dance teams approached the WVU team and made comments such as, “your dance team always brings such inspiring dances,” and
“West Virginia’s taking over this competition,” Harold said. “The girls really stepped it up from last year,” Harold said. “Last year, we felt like there was really nothing to lose, but this year, we just wanted to repeat so badly.” The WVU score sheet included comments such as “a breath of fresh air” and “you girls are beautiful dancers. Thank you for taking me on your journey.” Some of the judges even were moved to tears, Harold said. The team practiced its routine more than 11 hours a day this semester. Their routine was choreographed by Shannon Nichols, a Towson University dance team alumna. The team made its own hairpieces and costumes and raised money for the trip to Daytona. “It was a lot, but it was definitely well worth it,” said Kitt Bandi, senior team captain. The team received a national bid that paid for $10,000 of the $18,000 cost to take the team to Nationals. The Dance team sold T-shirts and received an SGA grant to
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LUCK TALKS NEW POLICIES WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck talked indepth about the possible change to the current alcohol policy at Milan Puskar Stadium. SPORTS PAGE 5
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WVU to host event for sexual violence awareness tonight West Virginia University’s Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance is holding “Take Back the Night” at 7 p.m. on the Mountainlair Green today. The event is raising awareness about sexual violence including assault, abuse, dat-
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or a second day of voting to accommodate absent students. Details of such matters will have to be worked out by SGA and the administration and announced at a later time, Lewallen said. Also during the meeting, nine candidates running for Morgantown City Council introduced themselves to the members of the Board of Governors and outlined their platforms. Candidates discussed issues they would address, such as increasing student parking, reducing the city’s environmental impact, making the city a more desirable
Continued from page 1 cover the $8,000 fee. Bandi, who’s been a member of the WVU dance team for four years, was a freshman the first time the team ever competed nationally. “Winning last year was awesome, something I’ll always remember, but winning the second year was way better,” Bandi
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place for young professionals and keeping the city government transparent. Members of the BOG unanimously voted, 10-0 to appoint Steven Staffileno as the new Mountaineer Maniacs director. Five governors were absent for the meeting. Staffileno said he would like to work on improving fan behavior and increasing attendance at Olympic sporting events. The winner of the Governor of the Year Award will be announced during the inauguration on April 30, said SGA Vice President Ron Cheng. Nominees are Gov. Ryan Campione and Gov. Rashad Bates. Members of the BOG cast their votes for the nominees by secret ballot during last week’s meeting. charles.young@mail.wvu.edu
TSA frisking of 6-year-old sparks anger BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Kentucky mother said Wednesday that federal airport screeners wouldn’t tell her why they were frisking her 6-year-old daughter, whose treatment was captured on a YouTube video that has sparked outrage. Selena Drexel said her family went through body scanners last month at the New Orleans airport, and her daughter Anna was selected for a pat-down. She asked why but wasn’t given a reason. Drexel told The Associated Press in an interview on Wednesday that her daughter began to cry after the search and said, “I’m sorry mommy. I don’t know what I did wrong.” Drexel said her daughter has since moved on and is showing no ill effects from the incident. Drexel and her husband uploaded the video on YouTube, where it generated huge interest. Network morning shows picked up the story, and the pat-down was sharply criticized by congressmen involved in national security issues.
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ing violence and domestic violence. The night will conclude with a candlelight vigil, followed by a march through downtown Morgantown.
and retain a world-class faculty and staff, Phillips said. “We see the offering of what we refer to as ‘soft’ benefits as taking a necessary and important step in expanding family-friendly benefits options,” she said. The Division of Human Resources defines a “qualified adult” as individuals who reside
said. “I was just like wow, we are back to back champions.” Bandi feels confident the team will improve each year because of the tradition it has have started. “We work all year long for this,” Bandi said. “After all we put in, all the time, all the sleepless nights – it’s such a crazy feeling when all your hard work actually pays off.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
in the same household as a WVU employee and are financially interdependent from them. In order to determine if their partner is eligible to be registered as a qualified dependent, WVU employees can fill out an Employee Benefits Dependent Identification Card Application Form which can be obtained online at http://benefits.hr.wvu.edu/ other_qualified_adults. charles.young@mail.wvu.edu
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Gamma sorority. “The games should be a lot of fun. Competitive but goodnatured,” said Brianna Barnes, a sophomore political science major and member of the Delta Gamma sorority. Teams in the second event participated in a tug-of-war, and winners were Delta Gamma in first place, Sigma Kappa in second and Kappa Kappa Gamma placed third. “It’s a nice way to bring everyone together,” said Ashley Staggers, program adviser for sororities and fraternities at WVU. “Even though teams are competing, it boosts the morale of the Greek community.” In the third event, a student from each team hula hooped for 30 seconds before passing their hoop down a line of eight team members linked by their arms. Each member of the chain stepped through the hoop before reaching the end, where another team member finished the com-
The video shows a TSA agent patting down the child and explaining the procedure to the girl and her parents. The screener says that she will use the back of her hands on sensitive areas and will “put my hand in the waistband.” Drexel said she believes security measures at airports have gone “overboard.” She said the family has already changed plans for their next trip and will drive a car. The Transportation Security Administration said in a statement that the officer followed proper procedure but that the agency is reviewing its screening policies for “low-risk populations, such as young passengers.” The agency is exploring ways to “move beyond a onesize fits all system.” TSA screeners are instructed to use a “modified” pat down for children 12 and younger, according to the agency’s website. Drexel said she’s concerned because she and her husband Todd, a Bowling Green doctor, have taught their three daughters to be wary of strangers.
“To say it’s OK for this group to do it but not OK for this other group, many children are going to have a very difficult time differentiating between who is OK and who is not,” she said. “And I believe that this particular patdown process sets children up to be vulnerable.” The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security said he was “personally outraged and disgusted” over the girl’s patdown at Louis Armstrong International Airport. “This conduct is in clear violation of TSA’s explicit policy not to conduct thorough patdowns on children under the age of 13,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz, of Utah, said in a statement Wednesday. The top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee said the head of the TSA assured him that reviewing pat-downs for children was a priority. “I understand that TSA has an important job to do; however, subjecting our children to pat-downs must be a last
petition by hula hooping for 30 seconds. First place was awarded to Pi Beta Phi. Alpha Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma claimed second and third, respectively. The final event was a relay race where teams gave piggyback rides, jumped rope, performed cartwheels, crab walked and sprinted while wearing a traditional Greek toga. Pi Beta Phi claimed first, Alpha Xi Delta was awarded second and Chi Omega placed third. The overall score for each team placed Pi Beta Phi in first place in the Greek Games; Alpha Phi placed second, and Delta Gamma and Sigma Kappa tied for third place. Each teams scores will go toward its final tally, and the winner of Greek Week will be determined at the end of the week. Tomorrow’s event, Air Bands, will be held on the Mountainlair Green at 4 p.m. along with a costume contest. lydia.nuzum@mail.wvu.edu
resort,” said Mississippi’s Rep. Bennie Thompson. Drexel said she posted the video on YouTube because she wanted to influence debate over TSA’s screening policy for children. She said she took down her posting on Saturday, but others have put the video up elsewhere. Jennifer Mitchell, a child safety advocate who watched the video, said the pat-down seemed “a little invasive.” “This is a hard issue because we have national security on one hand... and children’s safety on the other,” said Mitchell, co-president of Child Lures Prevention, a Shelburne, Vt., organization that works to prevent crimes against children. Mitchell recommended that parents tell children before going to the airport that they may get a pat-down. But children should be told “the only reason it would be allowed is the parents are right there, the clothes are not being removed, the parents are watching to make sure it’s done OK,” Mitchell said.
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A member of Alpha Omicron Pi hula-hoops during a Greek Games competition Wednesday.
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Obama: Cut spending, raise taxes on the wealthy WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama coupled a call for $4 trillion in long-term deficit reductions with a blistering attack on Republican plans for taxes, Medicare and Medicaid on Wednesday, laying down markers for a roiling debate in Congress and the 2012 presidential campaign to come. Obama said spending cuts and higher taxes alike must be part of any deficit-reduction plan, including an end to Bushera tax cuts for the wealthy. He proposed an unspecified “debt failsafe” that would go into effect if Congress failed to make sure the national debt would be falling by 2014 relative to the size of the overall economy. “We have to live within our means, reduce our deficit and get back on a path that will allow us to pay down our debt,” the president said in a speech at George Washington University a few blocks from the White House. “And we have to do it in a way that protects the recovery, and protects the investments we need to grow, create jobs and win the future.” Obama’s speech was salted with calls for bipartisanship, but it also bristled with attacks on Republicans. They want to “end Medicare as we know it,” he said, and to extend tax cuts for the wealthy while demanding 33 million seniors pay more for health care. “That’s not right, and it’s not going to happen as long as I am president,” he vowed. Obama spoke to an audience that included Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., author of the House Republican budget that drew repeated presidential scorn. The Budget Committee chairman later told reporters he had been excited to receive an invitation to the speech, believing the administration was extending an olive branch. “Instead, what we got was a speech that was excessively partisan, dramatically inaccurate and hopelessly inadequate to addressing our country’s pressing fiscal challenges,” Ryan said. “What we heard today was not fiscal leadership from our commander in chief. What we heard today was a political broadside from our campaigner in chief.” Speaker John Boehner, ROhio, noted that the administration has asked Congress to raise the debt limit, but said, “the American people will not stand for that unless it is accompanied by serious action to reduce our deficit. More promises, hollow targets and Washington commissions simply won’t get the job done.” The president spoke less than a week after he reached a compromise with Boehner on an unprecedented package of $38 billion in spending cuts for this year just in time to avoid a partial government shutdown. Both houses of Congress are expected to pass the measure in the next 24 hours or so, closing the books on the current budget year and clearing the way for a far more defining debate about the size and shape of the government.
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President Barack Obama outlines his fiscal policy during an address at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday. Obama stepped to the podium at a juncture when tea party-backed Republicans are relishing early victories in the House, the 2012 Republican presidential field is just beginning to take shape and moderate Democratic lawmakers are charting their re-election campaigns in swing seats. His emphasis on deficit reduction marked an appeal to independents as well as other voters who are eager to stem record annual deficits as well as gain control over a national debt that is more than $14 trillion. At the same time, he sought to keep faith with liberals and other supporters. To opponents of revisions in Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security, he said, “I guarantee that if we don’t make any changes at all, we won’t be able to keep our commitments to a retiring generation that will live longer and face higher health care costs than those who came before.” Of $4 trillion in cuts, Obama said $2 trillion should come from spending, $1 trillion from taxes, including ending Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthy,and the rest recouped from lower interest payments on the national debt. Administration officials said military spending would be reduced by $400 billion through 2023, domestic programs would absorb $770 billion in cuts and mandatory programs such as agricultural subsidies another $360 billion. An additional $480 billion would be saved from Medicare, which provides health care principally to 33 million seniors, and from Medicaid, a state-federal program that covers lower-income families and is ticketed for a huge expansion under the health care program Obama signed into law last year. In line with the wishes of Senate Democratic leaders, the president made no rec-
ommendations for savings from Social Security, which he said is neither in a crisis nor “a driver of our near-term deficit problems.” He said he supports unspecified steps to strengthen it for the long term, but ruled out any attempt to privatize it. The president also urged Congress to pass tax changes, and he suggested he was open to curtailing a homeowners’ tax deduction that can currently be claimed by filers at all income levels. Neither Obama nor his aides distributed any detailed accounting of the effect of his recommendations on the deficit, which is expected to top $1.5 trillion this year, or the debt, now more than $14 trillion. Obama saved some of his sharpest rhetoric for Republican proposals to end traditional Medicare for anyone currently under 55, and to give the states near-total control over Medicaid. For Medicare, he said, “It says instead of guaranteed health care, you will get a voucher. And if that voucher isn’t worth enough to buy insurance, tough luck – you’re on your own.” The Daily Athenaeum USPS 141-980, is published daily fall and spring school terms on Monday thru Friday mornings and weekly on Wednesday during the summer terms, except school holidays and scheduled examination periods by the West Virginia University Committee for Student Publications at 284 Prospect St., Morgantown, WV, 26506
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No strings attached: Puppets robbed HONOLULU — Thieves broke into a performing arts organization’s van and stole three puppets worth $10,000, cutting the company’s cast in half in the middle of a popular tour and prompting workers to frantically dig through trash bins in search of the missing characters. Maui Academy of Performing Arts officials said the clothcovered foam puppets were created in 2009 by puppeteer Frank Kane, who once worked for Jim Henson and the Muppets, and stolen Saturday night in Kahului. The group made a plea for the public’s help in locating the missing puppets as workers searched roads and trash bins for any sign of them. “They’re really not of any value to whoever took them, but they’re of great value to us,” executive and artistic director David Johnston said Monday. “We scoured the area looking for them.” The theft occurred as the company prepared to fly to Oahu to perform “The Further Adventures of Tikki Tikki Tembo” for elementary and preschool children, an adaptation of a popular Chinese folk tale that is seen by 45,000 kids a year across Hawaii. “This is one of our main events,” Johnston said. “It’s a pretty strong income stream for us.” The missing puppets portrayed Chang, Tikki Tembo’s younger brother, their mother and Nobu, a village minstrel. The missing puppets’ characters were re-cast by reconfiguring facial features on other puppets. “We did some emergency plastic surgery,” said production manager Mark Collmer. Johnston said losing three out of six puppets puts a financial strain on the nonprofit’s ability to put on shows because they are used so frequently. He said the economic downturn has put a financial strain on the fine arts organization along with other nonprofit groups around the country.
Ohio police chief cancels hundreds of tickets
smelled like french fries after he got back to the fire station. The fire department is searching for the driver who made the mess.
HAMILTON, Ohio — Motorists are off the hook for more than 900 speeding tickets automatically issued by a mobile police camera in southwest Ohio. The camera had been stationed in a park in Hamilton on April 2 at the same time a youth soccer tournament, the Mid-American Soccer Classic, was being held. Police Chief Neil Ferdelman tells The JournalNews of Hamilton that he canceled the tickets because of the tournament, which he says drew many outof-towners who were unaware the camera was in use. The tournament’s director says there would have been consequences for next year’s event if Hamilton had decided to pursue the tickets. At $95 each, the 900 tickets would have totaled more than $86,000. The chief says 70 of the tickets were mailed. Those motorists have been sent letters telling them: never mind.
Ore. legislative prank becomes Internet sensation SALEM, Ore. — Who says government has to be boring? A dozen state lawmakers in Oregon are convinced it doesn’t need to be. They slipped the lyrics to Rick Astley’s 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” into their speeches on the House floor last year. And they did it right under the noses of colleagues, journalists, lobbyists, staff and the public. The video was released on April Fool’s Day and went viral this week, attracting more than 780,000 views and comments from fans cheering the politicians eager to have a little fun while doing the people’s business. The mastermind is Rep. Jefferson Smith, a 37-year old Portland Democrat who says he wants to drive people to politics instead of driving them away with partisan venom.
Cooking oil dump gives RI city eau de Thailand seizes french fries 1,800 monitor CRANSTON, R.I. — Some lizards from trucks 30 gallons of used cooking oil
has been spilled over several streets in a Rhode Island city, leaving behind the smell of french fries. Cranston Deputy Fire Chief Keith Newman told WJAR-TV that the soybean oil was kept in 5-gallon containers that apparently fell off a truck Monday. Firefighters found the containers in four spots around Cranston. The cooking oil was spilled along an entire block of one street, a mess left for environmental officials to clean up. Newman told The Associated Press that his clothes
BANGKOK — Authorities in Thailand have seized 1,800 monitor lizards being smuggled on pickup trucks to the capital. Customs officials say the Bengal monitor lizards were hidden in mesh bags and stashed in open containers behind boxes of fruit in three pickup trucks. They were seized Thursday at a checkpoint in southern Thailand. Customs Department chief Prasong Poontaneat said Friday he suspects the lizards were destined to be eaten.
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WVU needs to weigh in on beer sales West Virginia University must weigh in on the potential for alcohol sales at athletic events. A 30-day public comment period began Wednesday highlighting the University’s proposal to allow such sales. As reported in today’s sports section of The Daily Athenaeum, the plan presented to the University’s Board of Governors included the controlled sales of alcohol, the elimination of reentry that allowed fans to leave the game at halftime and reenter the stadium for the sec-
ond half and the elimination of smoking inside the stadium. Current BOG Policy 18 eliminated all sales of alcoholic beverages from athletic events in 2003. The measure will be voted on at the next BOG meeting June 3 in Charleston, W.Va. It is imperative that every member of the community take advantage of the opportunity to have their voices and concerns heard.To do so, visit http://bog. wvu.edu and click on “BOG Policies Pending Adoption.” From there, users can click the policy
and review it. Comments should be sent to Valerie.Lopez@mail. wvu.edu. It is important that all community members see past their initial reactions and consider the effects alcohol sales could have. There are two schools of thought: By providing controlled alcohol options, WVU has the potential to limit excess drinking habits outside of the stadium before games in tailgating areas. By restricting re-entry during games, it will also eliminate potential issues caused by outside
consumption. Another school of thought is that it will only make things worse: By providing alcohol inside, the stadium is further enabling the consumption of alcohol at sporting events. It will be a contentious issue, for sure – WVU maintains a party image despite University assertions that it should be known for its academics. However, alcohol sales could boost revenues for Univeristy departments and keep fans in the stadium.
The Daily Athenaeum encourages each and every member of the University community to get involved. It may not seem like a big deal, but students need to realize the size of the role alcohol plays in sporting events and other festivities. Check out an interview with Athletic Director Oliver Luck and University President James P. Clements on page five to find out more. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Beating a woman is wrong, regardless of your affiliation with her. In a relationship, violence and threats are not acceptable solutions to problems. With that in mind, some believe Chris Brown’s punishments for his violent actions toward Rihanna are suitable. After a pre-Grammy dinner in 2009, Brown was accused of domestic assault against singer Rihanna. Brown fled the scene, but later turned himself in to the Las Angeles Police Department. It was later confirmed that Brown had, in fact, brutally attacked thengirfriend, Rihanna. After being released from the hospital, Rihanna returned home to Barbados to recuperate from the attack. She has since made appearances and has spoken out against Chris Brown in hopes that the media will highlight her side story and her cause, which is stopping violence against the women. Brown was wrong to hit Rihanna, and anyone who defends his actions should seriously evaluate the definition of a healthy relationship. Now that some time has passed, both Rihanna and Brown must forgive and forget in order to rebuild confidence in their music careers. Brown has been promoting his new album, F.A.M.E and
attempting to start over while Rihanna continues to sing scandalous songs that hint at liking abuse. For example, her latest song, “S&M” describes and supports a vulgar and violent sex life. In the very popular song, Rihanna says it “feels so good being bad,” and that “Sticks and stones may break my bones,but chains and whips excite me.” Her excitement over whips and chains, along with an “affliction to the feeling leaving her wanting more,” does not support a reinvented artist who has experienced physical abuse in a relationship. Some argue that Rihanna does not write her own lyrics, and therefore, does not know what she is singing. But the question is, if she knows what she is singing, why is she singing it? If this population does not support abuse against women, why do we sing about whips and chains? Rihanna’s past music does not clear her current conscious, either. In her previous song “Rude Boy,” she permits young men to take advantage of her in the beginning lyrics: “Tonight Imma let you be the captain, Imma let you do your thing.” Likewise, it must be “kept on the down low.” In the musical realm, her positive contributions to helping women avoid sexual assault are nonexistent. Even with the argument that they are just song lyrics, the Doctrine of Ethos of An-
cient Greece dictates that music possesses moral qualities and could affect the character and behavior of the listener. Aristotle wrote that music imitates states of the soul or passions and that listening to this kind of music could warp a person’s character. Thus, creating a theory of imitation. What kind of person should imitate Rihanna’s bad behavior against Brown? Not only has she continued to produce and sing about making the wrong decisions (and enjoying them), but she remains consistently bipolar in the case against Brown. After filing reports against him, including a restraining order, it was reported on Feb. 2 that Rihanna wanted closer contact with Brown. She still wanted to see and talk to him after he assaulted her. This major shift exemplified her consistently bipolar attitude during the situation. While Brown is trying to make a comeback and rebuild his fanbase, Rihanna continues to pull the “abused ex-girlfriend card” to maintain an active status in the news. Yes, Brown was wrong for hitting Rihanna. I am not denying or supporting his actions. But, it is Rihanna’s poor behavior, personal image and song production that are not only holding Brown back from a real comeback but selfishly promoting a double image of a “good girl gone bad.” Please Rihanna, stop your distasteful music and move on.
Sam Viggiano’s column discusses circumstances surrounding the fight that occurred between R&B artists Rihanna and Chris Brown on Feb. 9, 2010. Viggiano does a great job of being impartial in regards to the logistics of the fight and how poorly things were handled by both parties, but there are a few areas where I must disagree. Viggiano states it is “Rihanna’s poor behavior, personal image and song production that are not only holding Brown back from a real comeback, but selfishly promoting a double image of a her as a ‘good girl gone bad.’ He also feels “her excitement over whips and chains,” amongst other things, does not support “a reinvented artist who has experienced physical abuse in a relationship.” These and other statements allude to some inaccurate conclusions about Rihanna as an artist but also as a victim of domestic abuse. Based on Viggiano’s column, one would assume that because she was physically abused, all her lyrics from the time of the incident onward should be filtered to exclude anything that remotely resembles abuse. However, the problem is not that Rihanna sings about things some deem abusive and socially unacceptable (such as sadomasochism), the problem is she stayed in an abusive relationship knowing she was a role model for millions of young women. People are willing to turn a blind eye and forgive musicians for behaving inappropriately for members of their younger (fan bases). For example, parents were up in arms over semi-racy photos featuring a scantily clad Miley Cyrus, but that didn’t change the fact that she remained one of the most popular young artists. However, situations like the one that unfolded between Brown and Rihanna are seldom forgiven when the victim stays in the abusive relationship. During an interview with ABC News, Rihanna stated that Brown had hit her before the incident on Feb. 9. By the time the interview aired, the infamous pictures of Rihanna post-attack had
Rihanna walks the red carpet at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards been seen all over the world. Everyone saw what our beloved “Chris-Breezy” was capable of. This was detrimental to Brown’s image as a nice guy and sex symbol because there is nothing attractive about a man who beats women. It was also damaging to Rihanna’s image as a strong woman because the public was blindly unaware of Brown’s abusive nature. This is what caused the country to question her judgement and character, not her song lyrics. Rihanna should have known better considering that domestic abuse is an issue that plagues our society. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime. In total, between 600,000 and 6 million women fall victim to domestic violence each year. I also disagree with Viggiano’s assumption there is no difference between physical abuse and “certain things” some people do intimately in the privacy of their own relationships. Rihanna may sing about sadomasochism and other sexual fetishes, but never has she uttered a verse saying she liked being punched in the mouth on the way home from dinner. It is not accurate or reasonable to expect that an artist’s songs will always reflect their personal feelings and beliefs. If every artist restricted their lyrics to topics specific only to them, the music industry would not make any money. This should be kept in mind when considering Rihanna’s lyrics. Just because
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she sings about whips and chains does not mean that she supports or condones domestic violence. However, Viggiano was correct about one thing: It is never acceptable to beat a woman. Whether or not Rhianna chose to forgive Brown is no one’s business, but as a public figure, her decision to stay with him affected her fans, along with the image and reputation she had worked hard to build. Even though what happened between them was terrible, it has not completely destroyed their lives in the same way domestic violence has others. This situation is bigger than the individuals because the issue is bigger than them. It is safe to say that both parties could, and should, have done things differently. Instead of pointing the finger at Brown and or Rihanna, the country should focus on the severity of domestic violence. Clearly, domestic abuse is not restricted to those who are impoverished, weak or dumb. It can happen to anyone who stays in unhealthy relationships where signs of violence are ignored. So, Brown and Rihanna can sing about whatever they want because through their failure as a couple, they have reminded everyone that domestic violence is still an issue our society is fighting against. If by chance you are in a situation like Rihanna, be smarter than she was. Leave the whips and chains behind, and get out immediately – don’t wait.
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Young arms WVU President leading WVU impressed by A week ago, it looked as if the pitching staff for the West Virginia baseball team could be its downfall. The Mountaineers were on a three-game losing streak after the team’s pitching combined for an 8.00 ERA in two games at Big East Conference opponent Louisville and Maryland. Yet, despite the staff ’s struggles, West Virginia head coach Greg Van Zant has shown confidence in his young pitching staff, and they have delivered. The Mountaineers swept Georgetown in their first Big East series at Hawley Field and are now 6-3 and tied for third place in the conference standings. Three freshmen led the Mountaineers on the hill in the team’s first two games against the Hoyas. Redshirt freshman Marshall Thompson started Game 1 and struck out 10 in 7 2/3 innings before giving way to freshman Ryan Tezak, who picked up his second save of the season. With the win, Thompson improved to 4-0 as he has developed into the team’s most reliable pitchers. Right behind Thompson in that race, however, is fellow lefty Harrison Musgrave. The Bridgeport native rebounded from a disappointing defeat in which he gave up four runs in 3 1/3 innings at Louisville by throwing a complete game, three-hit shutdown. Musgrave improved to 3-2 on the season, with his second complete game of the season. The Mountaineers completed the sweep with a strong performance by Andy Berry. The Georgetown series might not have been the most impressive series sweep for the Mountaineers, as the Hoyas have won just one Big East game this season and sit last in the conference standings. But, the three-game sweep will only continue to give the Mountaineers’ more confidence as they continue conference play. Van Zant said he had stressed to his pitchers the importance of attacking the strike zone and allowing the fielders to make plays. If the Mountaineers continue to do just that, WVU has a shot at finishing near the top of the Big East standings. After its game against William & Mary, which was scheduled for Tuesday, was canceled due to rain, West Virginia now enters an important three-game series on the road at Notre Dame. Every series is an important one for the team, and no aspect is more vital to its success than its starting pitching. West Virginia has proved to have the ability to attack the strike zone and should certainly continue that trend against the Irish, the worst offensive team in the conference. A three-game sweep can do wonders for a team, and right now, the Mountaineers are prepared to face any lineup in the Big East. If WVU’s pitchers continue to find success, specifically its young and inexperienced arms, there is no reason the team’s success will not continue. brad.joyal@mail.wvu.edu
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AD’s proposal BY TONY DOBIES SPORTS EDITOR
West Virginia University Athletic Director Oliver Luck admits selling beer to help fan behavior might be unconventional. On April 8, the Mountaineers’ first-year Athletic Director gave a proposal to the University’s Board of Governors to allow the controlled sales of alcohol at Milan Puskar Stadium
in an effort to improve fan behavior and eliminate alcohol abuse on game days. “Just like a lot of things in life, there is some counter intuition involved,” Luck said. “We looked at all the things that we were doing out there and said to ourselves, ‘How can we improve the atmosphere and improve the civility of the fans?’” The plan that was presented included the controlled sales of alcohol; the elimination of a pass-out policy that allowed fans to leave the game at halftime and re-enter the stadium for the second half; and the elimination of smoking inside the stadium. The first change would need BOG approval, while the last two are merely Athletic Department policies.
The current BOG Policy 18 that eliminated all sales of alcoholic beverages from athletic events was instituted in 2003. The policy change is currently in a 30 day comment period before it is voted on by the BOG at its next meeting on June 3 in Charleston, W.Va. The amended policy will change to allow alcohol sales at all athletic venues, though Luck said the Athletic Department would focus specifically on football games at this time. Those wanting to comment can go to http://bog.wvu.edu and click on “BOG Policies Pending Adoption” for more information. “I’m curious to see what comments come in, but the presentation that I saw was very
strong and made a lot of good sense,” said University President James P. Clements. Clements would not say whether he was for or against having alcohol sales at football games, but he did admit Luck and his staff put together a “very detailed and strong” presentation to the BOG. The presentation was not available by press time. He compared this policy change to another change instituted by the University last year following an incident during the Pittsburgh/West Virginia basketball game where a Pitt assistant coach was hit with a quarter thrown by a fan. “After the Pitt basketball game, we put some procedures in place that actually helped.
West Virginia wide receiver Willie Milhouse catches a pass while being covered by safety Terence Garvin during practice on Wednesday.
This is part of improving what we’ve been doing,” Clements said. “We’ve got a very smart Athletic Director, and if he thinks this is good for the program, it will improve the fan experience.” POTENTIAL REVENUE It has been reported that WVU could make up to $1.2 million per season by selling alcohol, but Luck admitted he is taking more of a conservative approach on the potential revenue the Athletic Department could make based on many variables like weather and attendance among other things. WVU generates about $4 of revenue for every fan that at-
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Safeties continue to struggle in spring practice By Brian Kuppelweiser Sports Writer
WVU safety Travis Bell attempts to tackle running back Trey Johnson.
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Led by quarterback Geno Smith, the West Virginia offense repeatedly found big plays against the Mountaineer defense during Wednesday’s spring football practice. It was obvious that success didn’t sit well with WVU defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel and safeties coach Steve Dunlap. “We are a long way off. We are not even close to where we need to be,” Dunlap said. “There are just way too many mistakes out there all the way across the board.” Many of the team’s big plays came through the air as Smith found targets such as Ivan McCartney, Stedman Bailey, Tavon Austin and Tyler Urban for touchdowns.
Dunlap said the lack of intensity from his unit is what was the most disappointing aspect of the practice. “Like I told the guys, I set the standard, and right now, the standard is not good enough,” Dunlap said. “We have a lot of work to do.” The lack of intensity combined with the mounting mistakes has left Casteel and Dunlap still working on the basic of the 3-3-5 defense in the third week of spring practice. The team won’t advance past the fundamentals until they are mastered, Dunlap said. “If you don’t have the fundamentals, you just can’t go any further,” he said. “I always tell the players, you are going to dictate how much we learn by how much you handle. We are
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HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, focus on your health and your day-to-day life, work or commitments. You can break patterns and open up to new possibilities, making this period very exciting. You also need to curb a sweet tooth and a tendency to go overboard. A little self-discipline goes a long way. If you are single, you could meet someone in your normal daily routine. This person might not be “the one,” but it could be a significant relationship. If you are attached, the two of you become more of a team. VIRGO keeps you grounded. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH An even approach works wonders. Your instincts guide you past a problem. Be ready to flex with someone’s request. You really have no choice, no matter how you look at the matter. Relax with a boss or elder. Tonight: Could go till the wee hours. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH You might feel like you cannot get a perspective no matter how hard you try. Be adaptable, and tap into your creativity. A meeting provides food for thought. Gain a different perspective by talking to some experts. Tonight: Start your weekend early. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH If you can work from home, by all means, do. You could be overly tired and drawn from the recent pace. Deal with a partner or associate directly. You could find a key person inspiring yet confusing. Tonight: Your home is your castle.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Follow your instincts, as you will tumble onto a problem otherwise. If you think a friend is being deceitful or hiding something, he or she probably is. Know that you might not understand why. Revamp your plans and adjust accordingly. Tonight: Hang out with friends. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH Be aware of how much you bring to different situations. You often might feel as if you push beyond what you should. Giving 100 percent is different from being motivated by insecurity. Stop and ask yourself what your motivation in a situation is. Tonight: Treat yourself on the way home. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH Someone close seems nearly perfect! You need to be aware that perhaps you are wearing rose-colored glasses. Stop and take another look. Allow greater creativity and flow with others. You don’t need to worry about giving too much away. Tonight: As you like it. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH You might want to slow down. You’ll gain new information by not being as active of a player in a situation. You might need to revamp your approach, stand and/or attitude as your perspective transforms. Tonight: Vanish happily! SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Zoom in on what you want. You could be surrounded by people nearly all day as you go from meeting to meeting. You gain support for a new or seemingly foreign idea. Approach the topic
in a novel way, much like the idea. Tonight: Where the action is! SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Take the lead on a project. Yes, you could be distracted at first. A personal matter knocks on your door. Others want to hear more of your opinions. Also consider the personal ramifications of a situation. Tonight: A force to behold. C APRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Reach out for others, especially if you want another perspective. The more views and opinions you gather, the stronger your decision and plan will be. You might need to revamp your thinking as a result, turning some heads. Tonight: Let your imagination be the lead player. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHHH Deal with others on a one-on-one level. Your time and attention mean more than you imagine. You draw a strong response. You learn a lot more of what others expect and what they think they offer. Tonight: Dinner for two! PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH You have the unique ability to draw in others. Though you might not always see eye to eye with certain people, you appreciate their feedback. Don’t push so hard to make an impression. You don’t need to! Tonight: Think “weekend plans.” BORN TODAY Singer Loretta Lynn (1932), baseball player Pete Rose (1941), baseball player Greg Maddux (1966)
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West Virginia wide receiver Brad Starks celebrates after one of his three touchdowns against UNLV last season.
Stewart discusses desire, impressed with enthusiasm West Virginia head football coach Bill Stewart isn’t one to mention technology or social media much. But on Wednesday he mentioned Twitter – and for good reason. “I send out tweets to certain friends, the team and coaches, and last week I sent one out about desire. You have to have a desire to come out to the practice field, and if that desire dominates your every thought, you’re going to get better,” Stewart said. The specific tweet that was sent out to Stewart’s 13,500 followers on April 7 read: “DESIRE ... A WILL that Dominates Your Every Thought ... Do You Come Out to the Field With Desire to Become Great???” Stewart said he has seen his team put forth the desire it needs to improve this spring throughout seven practices. “Now, if you’re a guy who counts practices and periods, then what I just said didn’t even work,” Stewart said. “For those guys who truly want to be great, master the fundamentals, get out here and get better and play Mountaineer football, today was a very good day.” He likes the team’s enthusiasm and senior leadership so far this spring.
Friendly brawl breaks out West Virginia’s seventh spring practice took a jump in intensity during the last 30 minutes, as a brawl between the offense and defense overtook the field for a few seconds. During the “team” periods of practice, tensions peaked as a late hit on wide receiver Coley White started fisticuffs. Stewart joked after practice that he would install a “fight period” during practice if that continued. “Instead of break ... we can go out there and box,” Stewart joked. “We can put boxing gloves and pads on and just have fun.” Starks injury West Virginia senior wide receiver Bradley Starks went down with what looked to be a minor shoulder injury during the “team” periods of practice. He attempted to catch a deep pass from quarterback Geno Smith, but it was broken up by cornerback Brantwon Bowser, and Starks was slow to get up from the turf. He did not take any reps the rest of practice, and was seen with a trainer after the play, favoring his shoulder. — Compiled by Tony Dobies
tends a football game, according to Luck. That is more than $7 below what some other Big East Conference schools make, he added. Five of the eight Big East football-playing schools – Syracuse, Louisville, South Florida, Connecticut and Cincinnati – sell alcohol in the stands, according to their websites. West Virginia currently allows alcohol only in luxury suites and has since 1994. There is no NCAA regulation that limits the selling of alcohol at on or off-campus stadiums. Select conferences, like the Southeastern Conference, has its own policy to ban alcohol sales in the stadium. Luck said WVU has worked closely with many of its fellow Big East schools, particularly UConn which uses the same concessionaire, Sodexo, to try to develop a more concrete plan for alcohol sales. The Huskies enforce a onebeer limit per trip to a concession stand. Beer sales finish at the end of the third quarter. Luck said WVU will have similar policies to UConn, other universities and pro sports teams across the country. “If you ask UConn or Louisville, they’ve been doing this for years and will say they don’t have any problems. I’m sure they have problems – that’s inevitable – but they’ve had a good, positive experience with it,” Luck said. “It’s become part of their game day experience.” Clements said WVU’s plan will not allow alcohol sales in the student section area of the stadium, so students would need to walk to the nearest concession stand to buy beer. IMPROVING SAFETY Luck said public safety officials told him a significant amount of binge drinking occurred during halftime of football games when fans exited
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Continued from page 5 tip-toeing right now.” One player who could help the Mountaineers’ secondary is safety Eain Smith, but the redshirt senior is sitting out spring practice due to offseason surgery he had on his shoulder, which Dunlap said he has been
the stadium. That would be eliminated with the ending of the pass-out policy. “At the end of the day, the issue is about control. Right now, we don’t control it,” Luck said. “You can never control what happens out there at tailgates, because there are a lot of people there … But if you put this into place, you are able to enforce so much more control than we have had previously.” The idea is that eliminating the pass-out policy will keep fans, particularly students, in the stands. At nearly every game in the Bill Stewart era, the student section was partially empty by the start of the third quarter as students left and didn’t return. “Our football players want to play in a packed house just like the basketball players and the soccer players. That makes a difference. A lot of people were leaving and not coming back,” Luck said. FAN REACTION According to a survey on The Daily Athenaeum’s website, nearly 67 percent of responders said it’s a good idea to sell alcohol at Milan Puskar Stadium. A much closer percentage, 50.7 percent to 49.3 percent believe it won’t change the overall behavior at the stadium. Travis Sammons, an industrial engineering major, said the price of beer will likely be too expensive for most college students, so the policy change might not have much of an effect on students. “Students will still leave whenever they feel like it. The real problem isn’t alcohol, it’s the quality of the team and the competition,” he said. “Increase those, and students will stay.” Victoria Phillips, an industrial engineering major, believes fans won’t binge drink as heavily prior to kickoff if alcohol is sold in the stadium. She also thinks it will keep students in the stands. “It is very embarrass-
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ing when the camera scrolls across the stands and the top of the student section is empty,” she said. “I feel this is largely due to students going back to continue tailgating.” Christopher Confalone, a political science major who doesn’t drink on game days, has concerns that selling alcohol in the stadium may further elevate the problem WVU has had with fan behavior. “Given that the University already has an issue in dealing with negative fan behavior, I shudder to think what could happen if fans are allowed to buy alcohol, given the effects that alcohol has on a person’s judgment and decision making,” he said. While Confalone believes the pass-out policy should be eliminated to cut down the number of intoxicated fans who re-enter the stadium in the second half, human nutrition and foods major Andrew Hill is unhappy with that policy change. “If they do away with them, I believe many people will simply go to the parking lot at halftime and stay there, leaving the stands emptier than they were many times last year,” he said. “It will be discouraging and upsetting knowing that I will not be able to go into the parking lot at halftime, and I think it will keep a lot of fans out of the stands from the second half when many games are won.” More than 68 percent of survey responses would not hesitate to bring children or family to games if alcohol is sold. More than 63 percent believe student attendance will increase. More than 66 percent believe selling alcohol will keep fans from leaving at halftime or prior to the end of the game. More than 62.4 percent believe WVU should sell alcohol at other sporting events like men’s basketball if it is sold at football games.
bothered with for two years. Despite the surgery, Smith has still tried to be a part of practice in some form. He frequently stands behind the defense to read the offense and help the younger players. “Every drill I look back on the film and see Eain backpedaling and working on his reads,” said West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart. “He is a student of the
SURVEY RESULTS Charts are from The Daily Athenaeum’s online survey on alcohol sales at Milan Puskar Stadium. Is it a good idea to sell alcohol at WVU football games?
Yes 67.6% No 32.4%
No 50.7%
Yes 49.3%
How much would you pay for a beer?
None 25.5% $5 25.7%
Yes 66.7% No 33.3%
Will selling alcohol increase student attendance?
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game. There isn’t a whole lot he can do physically because of his shoulder surgery. He is into it, and he is helping out the young guys.” Staying active during practice is something Dunlap has been preaching to Smith throughout spring camp. “The thing Eain needs to do is just keep his mind in the game,” Dunlap said. “I am try-
$4 29.3%
Will selling beer keep fans from leaving at halftime?
No 36.7%
Will the sales of beer change the way you tailgate?
Yes 24.4%
Should WVU sell beer at other sporting events?
$6+ 19.4%
Yes 63.3%
No 75.6%
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Would this change behavior at Milan Puskar Stadium?
Yes 62.4%
No 37.6%
ing to get him into a little more of a coaching mode just to keep his mind in the game and keep him sharp.” If Smith does return healthy come fall practice, Dunlap does expect a big boost in the team’s situational defense in which Smith was used extensively last season. brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu
Barry Bonds found guilty of obstruction of justice SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal jury convicted Barry Bonds of a single charge of obstruction of justice Wednesday but failed to reach a verdict on the three counts at the heart of allegations that he knowingly used steroids and human growth hormone and lied to a grand jury about it. Following a 12-day trial and almost four full days of deliberation, the jury of eight women and four men could reach a unanimous verdict only on one of the four counts against Bonds. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston declared a mistrial on the others, a messy end to a case that put the slugger – and baseball itself – under a cloud of suspicion for more than three years. Bonds sat stone-faced
through the verdict, displaying no emotion. His legal team immediately asked that the guilty verdict be thrown out and Illston did not rule on the request. She set May 20 for a hearing in the case. The case also represented the culmination of the federal investigation into the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative steroids ring. Federal prosecutors and the Justice Department will have to decide whether to retry Bonds on the unresolved counts. The counts that the jury could not resolve accused of Bonds of lying to the grand jury investigating BALCO in 2003 when he said he never knowingly took steroids or HGH, and when he said he was never injected by anyone except his doctors. The maximum sentence for
the obstruction of justice count is 10 years in prison, but federal guidelines called for 1521 months. For similar offenses in the BALCO case, Illston sentenced cyclist Tammy Thomas to six months of home confinement and track coach Trevor Graham to one year of home confinement. Bonds walked out of the courthouse with his lawyers, who instructed him not to comment because they said the case isn’t over. Impeccably dressed in suit and tie, Bonds flashed a victory sign to a few fans. Lead defense attorney Allen Ruby said the prosecution failed to prove the heart of its case. The obstruction of justice count was a complicated charge that asked jurors to decide if
Bonds was being evasive when making any one of seven statements to the grand jury. He was convicted on a single statement about his childhood as the son of major leaguer Bobby Bonds and his relationship with personal trainer Greg Anderson – it did not address performance-enhancing drugs. The government “has determined it’s unlawful for Barry Bonds to tell the grand jury he’s a celebrity child and to talk about his friendship with Greg Anderson,” Ruby said. The foreman of the jury, who would only give his first name, Fred, said if prosecutors want to “pursue this case, they’re going to have to do more homework than they did.” A juror who also gave just her first name, Amber, said that the
final votes were 8-4 to acquit Bonds of lying about steroids and 9-3 to acquit him on lying about HGH use. The panel voted 11-1 to convict him of getting an injection from someone other than his doctor, with one woman holding out, she said. The so-called needle count accused Bonds of lying when he said that no one other than his doctors injected him with anything. His personal shopper, Kathy Hoskins, testified that she saw Anderson inject Bonds in the navel before a roadtrip in 2002. Hoskins was not sure what substance was being injected. Amber noted that Bonds’ former mistress, Kimberly Bell, testified he complained of soreness from injections. “That’s what kind of stuck out for me,” the ju-
ror said. The jury foreman said the woman who held out on the needle count did so because Hoskins was the only eyewitness. U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said prosecutors were gratified by the guilty count and had not decided whether to seek a retrial on the remaining charges. “This case is about upholding one of the most fundamental principles in our system of justice – the obligation of every witness to provide truthful and direct testimony in judicial proceedings,” Haag said in a statement. “In the United States, taking an oath and promising to testify truthfully is a serious matter. We cannot ignore those who choose instead to obstruct justice.”
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Track
Tough test awaits Mountaineers The West Virginia track and field team will have perhaps its biggest challenge of the season this weekend when it competes at the North Carolina Fast Times in Chapel Hill, N.C. “We will go up against a strong field,” said head coach Sean Cleary. “It will be a good test for us as we approach the postseason.” The Mountaineers will look for
strong performances from senior Chelsea Carrier and junior Terina Miller, among others. “(Carrier) has been absolutely on fire since indoor,” Cleary said. “And Terina is really helping lead our throwers. We have great leadership on this team.” Carrier, a Buckhannon, W.Va., native broke two school records last weekend in the heptathlon and the 100-meter hurdles at
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the Texas Relays in Austin, Texas, while Miller took first place in the hammer throw. WVU will be up against tough competition, such as host North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State. “We need to come with our top performances,” Cleary said. “We can learn a lot about ourselves this weekend.” — dmd
rowing
Novice-4 named Big East Boat of the Week The West Virginia rowing team’s novice four boat was named this week’s Big East Conference Boat of the Week on Wednesday. In their first time rowing together, the novice four compiled of coxswain Morgan Leach, Sara Olenich, Danika Rencken, Jessica Hurlbert and Christine Mehrtens took first out of 41 teams in the Grand Finals at the Knecht Cup Regatta on Sunday.
“We’re pleased that the crew has been recognized for their accomplishments at the Knecht Cup Regatta,” said coach Jimmy King in a release. “They raced throughout the weekend with poise that belies their novice status.” WVU qualified for the finals after taking first in heat four, with a 13-second lead, then finishing second in the semifinals. The Mountaineers won the gold in the finals with a time
of 8:21.49, only a few seconds ahead of Massachusetts (8:24.86) and Loyola (8:28.65), while Villanova, George Mason and Vassar followed. “These young Mountaineers are learning very quickly this spring,” King said in a release. “It’s great to see them already making a positive impact at the varsity level.” — amd
nba
Bryant fined $100,000 for gay slur LOS ANGELES (AP)— The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 on Wednesday for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee’s call. NBA Commissioner David Stern issued a swift disciplinary ruling after the five-time NBA champion guard cursed and used a common homophobic slur when referee Bennie Adams called a technical foul on him Tuesday night in the third quarter of Los Angeles’ win over the Spurs. “Kobe Bryant’s comment during last night’s game was offensive and inexcusable,” Stern said. “While I’m fully aware that basketball is an emotional game, such a distasteful term should never be tolerated. … Kobe and everyone associated with the NBA know that insensitive or derogatory comments are not acceptable and have no place in our game or society.” Stern’s action drew praise from gay-rights organizations that have demanded a fuller apology from Bryant and the
Lakers. Bryant issued a statement earlier Wednesday, saying his words came out of frustration and shouldn’t be taken literally. “We applaud Commissioner Stern and the NBA for not only fining Bryant but for recognizing that slurs and derogatory comments have no place on the basketball court or in society at large,” Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese said. “We hope such swift and decisive action will send a strong and universal message that this kind of hateful outburst is simply inexcusable no matter what the context.” Bryant’s words and actions were captured by TNT’s cameras during the network’s national broadcast of the Lakers’ regular-season home finale. Bryant punched his chair before taking a seat on the bench and threw a towel on the court near his feet in frustration after picking up his fourth foul in the third quarter. He got his 15th technical
of the season for arguing the call, one shy of the cumulative trigger for a one-game NBA suspension. “What I said last night should not be taken literally. My actions were out of frustration during the heat of the game, period,” Bryant said in a statement issued through the Lakers. “The words expressed do not reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were NOT meant to offend anyone.” Gay-rights groups denounced Bryant’s actions. Jarrett Barrios, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, said slurs are unacceptable. “Professional sports players need to set a better example for young people who use words like this on the playground and in our schools, creating a climate of intolerance and hostility,” Barrios said. “The LA Lakers have a responsibility to educate their fans about why this word is unacceptable.”
Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit Wednesday.
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Inge’s HR in bottom of 9th lifts Detroit over Rangers DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Inge hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers in their last at-bat for the second straight day, 3-2 on Wednesday. With one out, Inge hit the first pitch from Darren Oliver (1-1) over the left-field wall. Jose Valverde (2-0) pitched a scoreless top of the ninth for the Tigers. Texas played its first game since star Josh Hamilton broke his arm. The AL MVP could miss two months after getting hurt Tuesday, when Detroit beat Texas 5-4 on an RBI single in the ninth by Miguel Cabrera. Spot starter Dave Bush made his first appearance of the season for Texas, forced into duty because of a Saturday doubleheader that taxed the rotation. Bush made it through three scoreless innings, although he allowed three hits and three walks and threw 71 pitches. Bush made a nice play in the second when he fell to the ground while fielding a grounder by Alex Avila and was still able to throw home in time to catch Brennan Boesch trying to score from third. After loading the bases with two walks, Bush got Will Rhymes to ground out to end the inning. Hamilton was injured while being thrown out at the plate when he tagged up on a foul popup. Manager Ron Washington said before the game his team wouldn’t be any less aggressive on the bases, and Texas stole three bases Wednesday. The Rangers took a 2-0 lead in the sixth. With a man on second, Nelson Cruz hit a line drive toward shortstop Jhonny Peralta – but base runner Adrian Beltre was right in front of Peralta, inadvertently screening him before sprawling on the ground to avoid being hit. KANSAS CITY 10, Minnesota 5 Francisco Liriano changed up this time and threw more fastballs. Too bad for him, the result was a replay of his two other starts. Slumping Mike Aviles doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Kansas City Royals became the latest team to tag Liriano, roughing up the Min-
nesota Twins 10-5 Wednesday. Aviles ended his 0-for-18 rut and Alex Gordon added two hits and drove in two runs. The Royals scored six times in the fourth inning to break open the game. “It was a tough inning for me,” Liriano said. “I think I made some good pitches in that inning and they still got hits. So, you’ve just got to tip your hat to them.” Liriano (0-3) gave up six straight hits during the Royals’ big inning. He began the game with a 7.71 ERA after Toronto and the New York Yankees knocked him around in his first two starts. The left-hander went 14-10 with a 3.62 ERA last year and ranked fifth in the AL with 201 strikeouts. He is still trying to reestablish his dominance after elbow surgery four years ago. Liriano held the Royals hitless through the first three innings. The second time through the order, however, proved a tougher task. That’s been his pattern this year – in their first plate appearance against Liriano, hitters are batting just .083. Manager Ron Gardenhire has been telling Liriano to relax, trust his movement and pitch to contact. In the first three innings, Liriano has a 2.00 ERA; from the fourth inning on, his ERA jumps to 18.56 and hitters are hitting .448 off him. OAKLAND 7, Chicago 4 Oakland scored three times in the ninth inning, then Coco Crisp hit a go-ahead single in a three-run 10th as the Athletics feasted on Chicago’s shaky bullpen for a startling 7-4 win over the White Sox. Crisp entered the game in the ninth as a pinch-runner and was in a 3-for-22 slump before singling off Matt Thornton (0-2). The struggling Chicago closer had walked Conor Jackson and Josh Willingham to set up Crisp. Daric Barton followed with a two-run single and Thornton was booed as he was walked off mound and was replaced by Tony Pena. Cliff Pennington’s two-out, two-run, bases-loaded single in the ninth off Thornton made it 4-all. It was the third late-inning meltdown by Chicago’s bullpen in less than a week, all resulting
in tough losses. With the White Sox leading 4-1 in the ninth, Chicago reliever Chris Sale gave up a leadoff double to Jackson, an RBI single to Willingham and a single to Hideki Matsui. Jesse Crain came on and walked pinch-hitter Barton to load the bases before fanning Kurt Suzuki. Thornton then struck out pinch-hitter Ryan Sweeney for the second out before No. 9 hitter Pennington dropped his two-run single into center. Thornton, who took over as Chicago’s closer this spring, still does not have a save this season in four chances. Grant Balfour (1-1) pitched the ninth for the win and Brian Fuentes the 10th for his fifth save in as many chances. Oakland’s rally denied Chicago starter John Danks a victory after he gave up a run and five hits in eight solid innings and left with a three-run lead. Red Sox-Tampa postponed BOSTON (AP) — The struggling Boston Red Sox are hoping a two-day break will help them shake off their slow start. Two of the AL’s early disappointments got together for a rain-shortened series, and the Tampa Bay Rays left town with a pair of victories and a sense they’re headed in the right direction. The Red Sox, though, can’t seem to shake this miserable start. “We’ve created a nine-game fiasco early in the season and now we’ve got to try and figure out a way to make it better,” Red Sox manager Terry Francona said after Wednesday’s series finale was rained out. The Red Sox began the year as one of the favorites to win the World Series. They signed free-agent outfielder Carl Crawford, traded for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and revamped their bullpen over the winter, but they opened the season with two wins in their first 11 games. “Everybody’s worried. I won’t lie to you,” David Ortiz said. “Everybody’s working their butt off to get things better. Things are not coming the way we expected, but everybody’s trying to change things around.” Now, they get two days off to think about how to turn it around. “I don’t think that’ll hurt one bit – being able to step away from it,” Francona said. Boston’s next scheduled game is Friday against Toronto, which is managed by former pitching coach John Farrell. Clay Buchholz will open the fourgame series against the Blue Jays, and Wednesday’s scheduled starter, John Lackey, will be skipped until Tuesday. There was no makeup announced for the rainout. “Definitely, turn the page you know,” Ortiz said. “Make things better and start winning bal lgames.” The Rays pounded Daisuke Matsuzaka on Monday night, posting a 16-5 win. The righthander gave up seven runs in two-plus innings and was booed when he departed. David Price outpitched Jon Lester in the Rays’ 3-2 win on Tuesday. “What we need to do is win, and then they can do anything they like,” Francona said when asked how quiet things are and which player is the leader in the clubhouse during the rough stretch.
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Swank makes the perfect ‘Resident’ in lackluster thriller JESSE TABIT A&E WRITER
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With a few more tweaks and a new ending, “The Resident” could have been something special. With its recent DVD release, the film comes somewhat recommended if you enjoy suspense and aren’t able to find anything else to watch on a rainy day. Juliet Devereau (Hilary Swank, “Million Dollar Baby”) is a young doctor who has recently gone through a tough break-up with her long time boyfriend Jack (Lee Pace, “The Fall”). Looking for a spacious, yet affordable, place to live, the doctor has few options in the city of Brooklyn. That is until she finds a great loft with an outstanding view at an amazing price. And the fact that her landlord Max is attractive can’t hurt.
TV On The Radio’s latest release ‘Nine Types Of Light’ a more mature effort ALEX MCPHERSON A&E WRITER
Throughout the hour of “Nine Types of Light,” I couldn’t figure out if I was listening to David Bowie or Flight of the Conchords. It wasn’t either of them, and I still loved it. TV on The Radio has that distinct sound that throws a bunch of genres into a mixing pot and pours out a beat any listener can jam to. Because it’s been three years since its last album release, TV on The Radio had a lot to live up to, and while it didn’t blow minds with equivalent brilliance, it certainly didn’t let down either. What audiences loved about TV on The Radio’s last album, “Dear Science,” was the daring and artsy, yet fun-loving aspect of the young sounding band. But 2011’s band is a bit more grown-up and ready to evolve. For fans that left off with “Dear Science,” it’s time to play catch up. If you recall, the last track “Lover’s Day” had a much more serious, sexual and epic tone to it.
Well, that was essentially to set the tone for the newest album without so much of the epic. First single from the album “Will Do” is by far the most catchy. “It might be impractical to seek out a new romance/ we won’t know the actual if we never take the chance/ I’d like to collapse with you and ease you against this song/ I think we’re compatible, I see that you think I’m wrong.” In retrospect, it sounds like a collection of bad pickup lines at a downtown bar, but for TV on the Radio it works brilliantly. “Killer Crane” also works wonders, benefitting from its banjo strums and soothing sounds. In a calming departure from its norm, the album displays the range of genres TV on the Radio can reach, by hitting a nearly folk feel. There’s both a 43 minute, and a one hour long deluxe version available for purchase. While the XXXChange Dancehall mix of “Will Do” is a worthless Bollywood knockoff, the ethereal Switch remix of “Will Do” may in some ways, be better than the original. The last of the three Deluxe Edition tracks, “All Falls
Juliet agrees to purchase the place after just one visit, but after moving in, she begins to hear creepy noises and sees mysterious shadows in the middle of the night. Also, as a romance begins to brew between her and Max, things end abruptly, and Juliet explains to him that she is not over her ex. Max says he understands, but Juliet made the wrong move in hooking up with him. Ladies, take note: Don’t make moves on your landlord. While smartly taking an intense, “cat-and-mouse” route as opposed to an apparent “whodone-it,” “The Resident” is definitely a creepy film that is the perfect vehicle for Hilary Swank and a surprisingly dark turn for Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Where “The Resident” succeeds is with Morgan’s creepy performance and the situations he creates to have Juliet for himself. Swank is perfect as Juliet, and the more she is on-screen, the more you realize why Max is so obsessed with her.
There are areas all over the apartment, including a two-way mirror and sliding vent by the bathtub, where Max can sneak a peek at the young doctor. The movie does an excellent job of racking up the intensity, especially in the latter half of the movie when Juliet finds out how sick her landlord really is and what he has been doing while she sleeps. The plotholes throughout and the abrupt ending hinders the movie. Lee Pace gives a stiff performance as Jack that left me asking: “Why can’t Juliet get this guy off her mind?” However, “The Resident” is wellshot, with good performances from its two leads and, at times, features some very effective suspense. “The Resident” is a decent thriller that has just enough to recommend.
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‘NINE TYPES OF LIGHT’ TV on the Radio
The band’s latest is a more mature effort that has a distinct sound with a universal beat. Down,” is an intricately arranged track on the ups and downs of love that was likely bumped from the regular album with the emergence of its newest single “Caffeinated Consciousness.” TV on The Radio has proven once again it is a band to be excited for and have no fear when it comes to genre hopping. If you’re a new fan, the album might be a bit overwhelming, but for TV on the Radio veterans, “Nine Types of Lights” is just what you’ve been waiting for. alex.mcpherson@mail.wvu.edu
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Continued from page 12 playwriting class, but “Mercy Machine” didn’t come about until 2008. Within a year, Komondor had her first full reading of her play at Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York City. Toni Morris, President of
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Continued from page 12 all know each other and that core group affects everyone else,” Blair said. Moraes feels there are certain elements in the production that will attract every type of audience members. “The play has a little bit of everything. From gangsters and showgirls to songs that just put you in a good mood, everyone can come out and
M.T. Pockets, is involved in the Department of Community Medicine of the Health Sciences Center, so she had no trouble in choosing this production to be performed by her company. “I thought it was a story meant to be told,” Morris said. “I want audience members to leave the performance and
say ‘Yes! I’m going to think about what I want,’” Komondor said. “‘I’m going to discuss it with those closest to me, and I’m going to put my wishes on paper!’” The play will begin Thursday evening at the Tanner Theatre beginning at 8 p.m.
enjoy the production,” Moraes said. Blair said the play’s characteristics make it easy to enjoy for any audience members. “It’s funny, it’s touching and all the songs are great. It’s considered one of the best musicals ever written,” Blair said. “There are gangsters and gamblers. Everybody loves a good gangster story. It’s just going to be a really great show.” “Guys and Dolls” can be seen at the Lyell B. Clay Con-
cert Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There is also a showing on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the CAC Box Office or the Mountainlair Box Office. Prices are $20 for WVU students, $23 for senior citizens, $23 for WVU employees and $25 for adults.
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Hollywood has summer ‘Help’ for grown-up films LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie screens this summer are not entirely booked with superheroes, kiddie fare and goofy buddy flicks. Plenty of mature dramas and comedies about dealing with – or escaping from – the problems of real life arrive alongside the season’s big studio offerings. If there’s a grown-up blockbuster in the making for summer, it’s the adaptation of the literary sensation “The Help,” which has a built-in audience of millions of readers – women who can turn out in huge numbers when the right femaledriven film shows up. “If you make something new and original and depth-y and true and relatable, women are going to come,” said “The Help” star Emma Stone, who plays an aspiring white writer stirring up her Mississippi home town during the civil-rights movement in 1963 by chronicling the lives of black maids. “It’s also great that the face of this movie represents America, because when we talk about women, often times we don’t talk about women of color,” said Viola Davis, who co-stars as one of the maids. “We’re not included in that mixture, and in this story, we are included.” The summer lineup for the mature set also features Tom Hanks directing and co-starring with Julia Roberts in the campus tale “Larry Crowne”; Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in “One Day,” adapted from the best-selling novel; Woody Allen’s French romance “Midnight in Paris”; Brad Pitt and Sean Penn in filmmaker Terrence Malick’s family drama “The Tree of Life”; Helen Mirren in the Israeli-Nazi revenge thriller “The Debt”; and Mel Gibson’s reclamation project “The Beaver,” directed by costar Jodie Foster. Longtime friends Foster and Gibson, who co-starred in 1994’s “Maverick,” had shot “The Beaver” before Gibson’s ugly breakup with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, which resulted in his no-contest plea and three years on probation after he was accused of striking her last year. The movie had been in limbo while headlines swirled about Gibson, who already was on the outs in Hollywood for an anti-Semitic rant during a drunken-driving arrest in 2006. Now “The Beaver” comes out as a provocative alternative to the popcorn pictures of Hollywood’s summer, a season Gibson often dominated as an action hero in the 1980s and ’90s. Gibson plays a husband and father in the depths of sui-
cidal depression that runs in his family. Thrown out of the house by his wife (Foster) and scorned by his oldest son (Anton Yelchin), Gibson’s Walter Black struggles to pull back from the brink by communicating through a beaver puppet he finds in the trash. What begins as a cute, charming self-help regimen gives way to arguably the darkest emotional depths Gibson has ever captured on screen as the beaver becomes a frightening alter-ego. Will audiences be willing to look beyond the turmoil of Gibson’s personal life and give the film a chance? “I don’t know. It’s not my job. My job is to find the best actor, bring aboard an actor who will be able to understand the character in a deep way and bring him to life,” Foster said. “From what I know of him, and I know quite a bit of him, he understands the character from a very true place. He brought that light touch that he can do, and I knew he would be willing to go much darker and heavier. ... “In terms of an audience, I don’t know. Can you see a movie and say, `Wow, this is a performance that seems right,’ and put what else you know aside?” Other grown-up highlights: “The Tree of Life”: Here’s your chance to see how Sean Penn would have turned out if Brad Pitt were his father. Writer-director Terrence Malick chronicles a difficult fatherson relationship from the boy’s youth in the 1950s through disillusioned adulthood. “Larry Crowne”: Tom Hanks falls on hard times as a downsized box-company worker who goes back to college and joins an assemblage of campus oddballs while developing a crush on his public-speaking teacher (Julia Roberts). “One Day”: A single day on the calendar becomes a momentous one for Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in an adaptation of the novel about a relationship that plays out over a 20-year succession of July 15ths. “Midnight in Paris”: Woody Allen spins a romance in the city of light centered on a couple (Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams) and the temptations they encounter there. With Adrien Brody, Marion Cotillard and Michael Sheen. “The Debt”: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington and Jessica Chastain star in a tale spanning 30 years as a retired Mossad agent goes back on the clock to take care of loose ends from an old mission to hunt down a Nazi war criminal.
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FURNISHED APARTMENTS 1 & 3 BR APARTMENTS 5 min walk from downtown, w/d, clean, newly renovated 304-288-2499 2 BEDROOM APT IN SUNNYSIDE available for summer rental, May-Aug. Parking included, price negotiable. 302-547-3676. 1-2/BR CLOSE TO CAMPUS. utilities included. No pets. dishwashers. Off-street 304-276-0738 or 304-594-0720
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2/BR APARTMENT IN WESTOVER. All utilities paid, W/D included, pets with deposit. $800 month www.morgantownapts.com or 304-615-6071
ONE BEDROOM, TWO BEDROOM EFFICIENCY Apts. Central air, off street parking, near law school. No smoking, no pets. Call 304-319-0863.
2BR 2FULL BATH NEXT STADIUM AT 910 Don Nehlen Dr. (above the Varsity Club). DW/WD, microwave, Oak cabinets, ceramic/ww carpet, 24hr maintenance, CAC, off-street parking. $395/person +utilities. Close to hospitals. Some pets/conditional. For appt. call 599-0200
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2BR DUPLEX CLOSE TO CAMPUS. Available May. 89 Mason St. $650/month. Parking/no pets, W/D, A/C 304-288-6374 or 304-594-3365
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Rec room With Indoor Pool Exercise Equipment Pool Tables Laundromat Picnic Area Regulation Volley Ball Court Experienced Maintenance Staff Lease-Deposit Required No Pets
599-0850 THE DISTRICT- 4 BEDROOMS, ALL UTILITIES included, available May. $435/month. 304-881-3664.
2BR/2Bath, CLOSE TO CAMPUS Available May. 332 Stewart Street. $625/month. Utilities included. Parking, no pets, washer/dryer. 304-288-6374 or 304-594-3365 2BR/2BTH. Available May. Stewartstown Rd. $650/month. Garage, no pets, W/D, A/C 304-288-6374 or 304-594-3365 2BR NEAR CAMPUS, NICE NEIGHBORHOOD, deck, view, W/D. $700 electric included. Pets OK. 304-276-2145. 2,3/BR APT w/off-street parking. Laundry facilities. Close to downtown. 15/min walk to WVU campus. $550, $700 plus electric. Available 5/15/11.No Pets. 579 Brockway Ave. 304-282-2729. 2-3-4-5/BR APARTMENTS. SPRUCE and Prospect Streets. NO PETS. Starting in May/2011. Lease/deposit. For more info call 292-1792. Noon to 7pm. 2BR, 1BATH DOWNTOWN ON STEWART STREET. Recently remodeled. Off-street parking, DW, laundry facilities. $700/month +electric. Pets considered. 304-290-7766 www.rentalswv.com 3/BR, LARGE FREE W/D, Short walk to town & campus, Off Street Parking, No Pets, $335/person, Avail May or July, call 304-290-3347. AVAILABLE MAY 2011. 1,2,3,4,5,6BR 304-296-5931.
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da-classifieds@mail.wvu.edu or www.da.wvu.edu/classifieds UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 3/BR FOR RENT. WALKING DISTANCE to downtown campus. $1200/month plus utilities. Off-street parking. No pets. Available May 15. 304-919-0086. AVERY APARTMENTS. NEWER 1+2/BR. units. 1/BR-$625, 2/BR-$850+utilities. Includes: DW, microwave, WD, hardwood floor, walk-in closets. Other amenities include free WiFi, fitness room, sunbed. NO PETS. Conveniently located between downtown and hospitals. Off Stewartstown road. 304-288-0387or 304-692-9296.
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www.morgantownapartments.com BEST LOCATION IN TOWN. OFF CAMPUS housing on campus location! Call us before you sign that lease. Newly remodeled 2 and 3BR, C/A, WD, private patioparking available. 304-598-2560. BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. 2-3-4/BR Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available 5/16/11. 304-241-4607. If no answer: 282-0136.
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304-599-1880 www.morgantownapartments.com BRAND NEW! 2/BR Available May 1st. W/D, No Pets, Starting @ $750/mo. 304-329-6384 FIVE (5) 1/BR APARTMENTS NOW available. West Run, Morgantown. $600/mo each plus $300/dep. NO PETS. Call Jess: 304-290-8572. GILMORE ST. APARTMENTS: 3/BR apts. Available in May. Large kitchens, A/C, W/D. Pet Friendly. Off Univ. Ave. near top of 8th St. Call or text: 304-767-0765.
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LARGE 2?BR. GREAT CONDITION. Conveniently located across bridge in Westover. 7/min. walk to Walnut PRT. C/CA. D/W. Free W/D. Storage Facilities. $395/person. All utilities included. 304-288-3308, LARGE 3/BR APT. IN QUIET SOUTHPark. Rent/incl utilis. W/D. On bus line. Short walk to downtown PRT & main campus. 304-292-5714.
HOUSES FOR SALE 4 B/R 1 1/2 BATH Older 2 story house. 725 White Avenue. $75,000. Call Sam Muncy at 304-457-4531
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409 High Street
3BR TOWN HOMES AVAILABLE. Convenient to all campuses. $400each +utilities. WD/DW. CAC. Off-street parking. Very nice. Lease/deposit. No Pets. Available May 2011. 304-692-6549.
2&3 Bedroom Apartments, W/D. Suncrest 1/2 mile from Hospital Off Street Parking Small Pets Permitted
2 Bedroom D/W, Laundry Facitities Camera System With Secure Entry Door $450/$500 Per Person
4BR DUPLEX. 4 1/2 BATH. EACH BR walk in closet. All kitchen appliances. Dishwasher. Ample parking. Near Mon Hospital. $1600/month + utilities. 304-546-5549 or 304-552-9964
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2,3, Bedroom With Utilities and Furnished Laundry Facitities $460/$525 Per Person
LARGE 3BR APTS. TOP OF HIGH ST. All utilities included. 304-292-7233.
156 Plesant Street 2 Bedroom With Gas Heat & Water $425/$475 Per Person
LARGE, UNFURNISHED 3/BR DUPLEX apartment. Available Now. Close to campus/hospitals. Deck, appliances, WD hook-up, off-street parking. No pets. $750/mo+utilities. 304-594-2225
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LOCATION SUNNYSIDE One 3/BR Apartment within 10 min. or less form Downtown campus or Stadium 304-692-0990
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MATURE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LIVE near Law School. This like-new building includes 2BR, 2Bath. $800/mo +utilities. No Pets. 304-685-9300. 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.
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LARGE 2/BR. KITCHEN APPLIANCES furnished. NO PETS. Downtown. Lease and deposit. Call: 304-685-6565.
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scottpropertiesllc.com SPACIOUS 2BR APARTMENT. SOUTH Walnut Street. AC. W/D. Gas, heat, garbage, and parking included. $680/month. Available June 1st. 304-288-2740. 304-291-6533. TERRACE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1-2-3/bedroom deluxe furnished & unfurnished townhouse & garden apartments. Centrally located to university campuses. No Pets allowed. 304-292-8888.
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The West Virginia University Creative Arts Center will be hosting a musical full of gamblers, chorus girls and the old New York feel. Premiering on Broadway in 1950, “Guys and Dolls” features a musical score by Frank Loesser with an additional book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. The show is based on a pair of short stories written by Damon Runyon, “The Idyll Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure,” but also incorporates elements from some of Runyon’s other pieces. “Guys and Dolls” is considered a “book-musical,” according to Blair. The term refers to the way the singing and dance is incorporated into the story.
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The cast of ‘Guys and Dolls’ performs the play’s opening act during dress rehearsal Wednesday.
This WVU rendition stars theater students Chasdan Mike Ross as Sky Masterson; Mary Joanna Grisso as Sarah Brown; Laura Peters as Miss Adelaide; and Brandon Pro as Nathan Detroit. WVU senior public relations major Mel Moraes is excited about the upcoming performance. “I’ve been in a lot shows, musicals, dance recitals and all of those before, but I’ve never felt more prepared and more proud of where the show is in this moment,” Moraes said. The story of “Guys and Dolls” takes place in a 1950s New York City setting. The scenes vary from streets to night clubs to casinos in Havana and everywhere in between. Many aspects of the story feature hustlers, gamblers and
gangsters. Using the present as the selected literary style, the use of future tenses is almost totally avoided. “Guys and Dolls” ran for 1,200 performances following its premiere and won a Tony Award for “Best Musical,” “Best Actor,” “Best Featured Actress in a Musical,” “Best Choreography” and “Best Director” all in 1951 alone. Director Lee Blair is excited about the relationship that his cast has developed over the past few months. “As a director, you always hope for a certain ensemble with your cast,” Blair said. “That way, they can work together, read off each other and react to one another. They’ve definitely been able to achieve that ensemble.” With four leads in the show all filled by seniors, the cast of “Guys and Dolls” will have
FOR MORE INFORMATION For behind-the-scenes information about the play visit http:// theatre.wvu.edu/our_season/2010_2011_season/ guys_dolls. Tickets are available at the Mountainlair and CAC Box Offices. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for senior citizens and WVU employees. Student tickets are $20. a level of seniority that Blair is planning will carry the performance to success. “(The four leads) have worked together over the past few years and have gotten to know each other. They
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Local theatre company to Student creates iPhone app for produce ‘Mercy Machine’ users to rank local area nightlife by ashlie walter a&e writer
M.T. Pockets Theatre Company will be putting on the production “Mercy Machine” in the Tanner Theatre beginning tonight at 8 p.m. The play is based off the experiences of Krista Komondor, a long-term caretaker who worked for three years. “Mercy Machine” tells the story of Morgan Fenster, a nurse practitioner who takes a job in a nursing home and finds herself immersed in a challenging and chaotic world. She befriends Agnes Jones,
a patient struggling to maintain control of her body. When Agnes’ condition suddenly declines and she is placed on a ventilator, Morgan finds herself torn between remaining true to her own ethical code and upholding Agnes’ last wishes. “I worked in the long-term care industry from 2002 to 2005. During that time, I cared for many chronically ill, ventilator-dependent patients,” Komondor said. “I couldn’t help but wonder what their wishes had been if they had been given an opportunity to discuss them with someone before their condition
worsened.” According to Komondor, it was easier to write the play than to not write it, as the material is “heartbreaking.” “I was able to connect with feelings I had been walking around with for a long time,” Komondor said. “Writing this play ultimately helped me to heal a part of myself.” Komondor, a graduate from the WVU School of Nursing, moved to New York City in 1999, and in 2002, began working in the long-term care industry. In 2007, she took a
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A West Virginia University student has created an app to help answer the ageold question: What bars and clubs are poppin’ tonight? Spoppin! is currently available as a free download in the iTunes App store. William Mensah, graduate student in computer engineering, created the app over Spring Break. It was made available to download Monday. Spoppin! “allows you to see where you’re trying to go,” Mensah said. “Say it’s the weekend, Friday night. You’re trying to figure out the best bar or best nightclub is to go to. It tells you.” Clubs and bars are rated by users who check in and “spop” a venue. “If someone spops a place, it gets 1 point,” he said. “If someone says a place sucks, it gets a negative point. If you add up all the spops, you have the lineup.” Users of the app are only able to rate the local nightlife positively or negatively if they are within 1,500 feet of the location. “If I was in Towers right now and tried to rate a location downtown, I’d have to be there,” he said. A user can only recommend a venue in 10 minute intervals, he said. As of press time, no spops had been recorded. Chic ’n Bones is ranked as the highest. Only seven locations are currently available. The app features a variety of cities across the country and more are being added, Mensah said. The name for the app came from Mensah asking his friends “What’s popping?”
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The loading screen of ‘Spoppin!,’ an iPhone app designed to rate area nightlife. in the area nightlife. The app also serves to inform users of the same thing. The app “gives the students a place to go for trying to have a good time,” he said. “If people don’t really know the area they don’t know what Morgantown has to offer, so they have the app to know and say, ‘Oh this place is the
best place I can go to.’” Mensah said an Android and BlackBerry version would be released should the app be successful. For updates on new locations and the application, follow Spoppin! on Twitter at twitter.com/spoppin. david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu
University students produce play chronicling the life of Jesus Christ by jake potts a&E Writer
A musical depicting the life of Jesus Christ will premiere Saturday night. Dan Sweeney, freshman journalism major, is directing the performance of “Godspell” this weekend at the St. John’s University Parish Center. Sweeney was an aspiring thespian throughout high school, and along with other members of his West Virginia University Newman Catholic Group, the idea for the performance was conceived in late February. “We were all sitting around at a meeting talking about how much we missed being in shows,” Sweeney said. “Finally, the idea for putting on a production came up and we went to work on it.” “Godspell” is a musical depicting the story of Jesus Christ, from Immaculate Conception to Resurrection. With an emphasis on his teachings, death
and resurrection, the musical gives a new light to the biblical story. The production originated in 1970 under the supervision of John-Michael Telebak as his master’s thesis project under the direction of Lawrence Carra. The musical scores mostly came from the Episcopal Hymnal set to original music by the cast members. The cast has been preparing for the production for almost two months, starting in early March. According to Sweeney, the past week has been dedicated to dress rehearsals to get a feel for what the real performance will be like. Sweeney feels the performances have gone well and is excited for the benefit of their preparation. “It ran really well on Monday so if the next two rehearsals go as planned, it should be an awesome show,” Sweeney said.
With limited performers, the cast of the play has been forced to work twice as hard while trying to memorize lines and choreography for the event. “A lot is riding on the cast because they’re doing double duty as stage crew as well,” Sweeney said. “They’re building set elements, doing lighting and networking with sponsors to cover the financial aspect.” Because the only financial aid the group has received is via the networking done by the cast, during the performance, drinks will be sold and a 50-50 raffle will be held to help cover the costs of the production. “A lot of people don’t understand how expensive it truly is to put on a play,” Sweeney said. Two showings will be held: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The production will be held at the St. John’s University Parish Center. There is no cost to attend and all are encouraged to come out. jakob.potts@mail.wvu.edu