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Clash in College Park No. 18 West Virginia travels to Maryland Junior quarterback Geno Smith will lead West Virginia against rival Maryland in its first road game this weekend in College Park, Md. The Mountaineers have won their previous two games at Maryland’s Byrd Stadium, with their last being a 3114 win in 2007. READ MORE ON PAGE 8

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Students design solar powered house by lydia nuzum

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West Virginia University students have come together to create a new organization dedicated to building a sustainable, solar-powered house. The WVU Solar House is a student-run organization created to design and build an affordable home powered entirely by solar energy. Kenneth Hite, president of the organization, said the project’s main purpose is to provide

students an opportunity to expand their skills and learn more about solar energy. “We want this to be a student-led project,” Hite said. “We want this to be an experience for the students, not just the faculty.” Hite was inspired to start the project after learning about the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, a competition in which collegiate teams are challenged to design, build and operate a solar-powered house that’s both energy-efficient and

cost-effective. The WVU team has drafted a proposal for the 2013 Decathlon, Hite said, but the team will construct a house regardless of their approval to compete. “Whether we get accepted into the competition or not, the project has taught me a lot,” Hite said. Brian Neff, executive vice president of the WVU Solar House, said the project has a $250,000 budget limit that will be put towards a 1000-squarefoot house powered entirely by

solar panels. The project is Universitywide, and students from the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Creative Arts have all contributed to the project. The team’s proposal is currently being reviewed and edited by the deans and faculty of the participating University departments.

“We’ve met with all the colleges in the University, and they’ve all participated in one way or another,” Neff said. Students participating can also take courses directly involved with the project, Neff said. The College of Engineering now offers a senior design class, as well as technical elective courses for students involved with the WVU Solar House. The design of the house is still confidential, for competition purposes.

But, Hite said the design reflects the Appalachian heritage of West Virginia. “It started as an interesting concept of designing a house with other students,” Neff said. “Now I’ve gotten so involved and become so passionate about this project.” Any University student interested in joining the WVU Solar House team can find more information at www.cemr.wvu. edu/solar. lydia.nuzum@mail.wvu.edu

University receives Sororities wrap up 2011 Rush Week interactive peerFit mobile application by lydia nuzum

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The West Virginia University Department of Recreational Sports is aiming to make fitness mobile. A new interactive service called peerFit is dedicated to helping students locate group fitness classes in their area and choose the best program for them. The service allows students to create and save a workout plan, while filtering out the programs that don’t work for their schedules WVU is one of 18 universities in the country chosen to receive the program, said Ed Buckley, founder and president of peerFit. “WVU had one of the best outlooks for the plan. They were selected out of a number of big-name schools across the country,” Buckley said. “The staff there is top-notch, and this program is something that can be beneficial for people who already attend fitness classes or to anyone who is interested in starting.” Buckley said peerFit’s mis-

sion is to target the college audience by accommodating their daily routines with interactive technology. “People are more committed and motivated to do something when they are aware of what’s going on,” he said. “Up until now, the standard has been to put out a PDF file with the fitness class schedule on it. That format is no longer useful because students ages 18-20 are used to interactive features.” Matt Redinger, vice president of business development, said the program allows students to get a feel for the workout plans in the palm of their hands, without taking time out of their day. “It’s a great way for students to connect to their gym. Nowadays, everything is online and on phones and we encourage students to go to the site and see what it’s all about,” he said. “It only takes one time on the site to see the benefits and its convenience.” For more information, visit www.peerfit.com. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

This week was Rush Week for the Greek sororities of West Virginia University, and every Panhellenic sorority on campus was given the opportunity to showcase its best qualities for potential recruits. “You really get an opportunity to get an enhanced view of a sorority,” said Courtney Hooper, president of the WVU Panhellenic Council. Sunday night, 350 female students were given house tours, where every candidate was allowed to tour and visit each house, Hooper said. Monday and Tuesday were Philanthropy Days, and each sorority chapter focused on showcasing its fund-raising efforts. “The recruits learn a lot about philanthropy and sisterhood, and everything that is good about that chapter,” Hooper said. Wednesday was Skit and Slide Show Day, and each sorority performed a skit in front of recruits and presented a slide show of pictures from informal events. “It’s a chance for the girls to see the fun side of each chapter,” Hooper said. Thursday night was Preference Night, where each recruit is paired with a sorority through a mutual se-

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Kappa Kappa Gamma pledges wait to hear their names from KKG sorority sisters, permitting them to enter the sorority’s house for the Wednesday evening Rush Week event. lection process. The Panhellenic Council uses a computer system to make selections, Hooper said, and both the sorority and the pledge must agree to each match. “It’s a really meaningful night for the recruits and for members of each chapter,”

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New Student organization aims to grant wishes around Morgantown by ben scott correspondent

A new service organization at West Virginia University is dedicated to granting wishes to children with serious medical conditions. Wishmakers on Campus will act as the WVU branch of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern West Virginia and will work to get students involved with making the lives of sick children easier. Shae Snyder, a junior public relations student and president of the organization, said the creation of the group has been her goal since she became involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “Anything that can help us

build up the organization and help with what we are trying to do is greatly appreciated,” said Rickie Huffman, an art history student and vice president of Wishmakers. The Wishmakers will offer “wish stars” Wednesday outside of the Mountainlair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stars will be displayed during the Mountaineer Idol competition. Other upcoming fundraisers include a speed dating, bake sale and raffle. Despite being just under a month old, 50 students have signed up to be a part of Wishmakers. “We are looking forward to what the future holds for Wishmakers, but more impor-

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tantly we are looking forward to granting wishes,” Huffman said. Because Wishmakers on Campus is a service organization, participating students can receive volunteer hours, if approved, through the Make-AWish Foundation. Those hours can be applied to students’ major or other purposes. The yearly dues for members will be $20. The Wishmakers meet the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Mountainlair. For more information, contact wvuwishmakers@yahoo. com or visit the group’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

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United Kingdom adjusts rules on arresting foreigners LONDON (AP) — Britain amended a law Thursday to make it tougher for ordinary citizens or activist groups to get arrest warrants against suspected war criminals or torturers – a move that angered some human rights activists but pleased Israel, whose visiting officials had been under frequent threat of detention. Britain’s universal jurisdiction law allows British courts to prosecute foreigners accused of crimes against humanity, no matter where the alleged crimes were committed. The principle of the law is rooted in the belief that certain crimes – such as genocide, hostage-taking and torture – are so serious that they must be addressed wherever a suspect can be detained.

But the liberal application of the principle in Britain had led to criticism, particularly among supporters of Israel who felt pro-Palestinian groups were using it to harass the Jewish state. The issue had become a sore point between Israel and Britain. In the past, attempts have been made to obtain warrants to arrest visiting foreign dignitaries from a host of countries, including former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Chinese Trade Minister Bo Xilai and Tzipi Livni, former foreign minister and now leader of the opposition in Israel. The threat of arrest strained diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel. Last year, both Deputy Israeli Prime Minister Dan Mer-

idor and Livni canceled trips to Britain, fearing arrest. While in 2009, Palestinian activists tried unsuccessfully to have Defense Minister Ehud Barak arrested during a visit to Britain. “We are glad that Britain has made the right choice,” said Israeli Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ilana Stein. However, she did not comment on whether Israeli officials would now resume trips to London. Some human rights attorneys, however, disagreed with the change, saying it could keep real criminals from seeing justice. “This marks a backward, nervous step by the U.K., which is reluctant to bring tyrants and torturers to justice if it suits the government to sell them arms or to turn a blind eye to their human rights violations,” said

Geoffrey Robertson, who as a U.N. appeals judge delivered key decisions on war crimes. “The change in the law has nothing to do – as the U.K. claims – with insuring that cases proceed on solid evidence. No district court judge would issue an arrest warrant lightly.” Although universal jurisdiction is a concept in international law, British judges have been more open to the concept than those in other countries. Spain and Britain jointly pioneered the universal jurisdiction concept when, in 1998, Britain executed a Spanish arrest warrant for former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet on torture claims. Pinochet was kept under house arrest in London until he was ruled

physically and mentally unfit to stand trial and released in 2000. When he was arrested, however, Pinochet was no longer head of state. In December 2007, Israeli public security minister Avi Dichter, a former chief of the Shin Bet internal security agency, turned down an invitation to visit Britain after being advised he could be arrested for his role in the 2002 assassination of a Hamas militant leader that killed 14 other people, including nine children. Doron Almog, a retired Israeli general, was forced to stay on board his plane at London’s Heathrow airport after a tip-off that police were waiting outside to arrest him in 2005. The Israeli jetliner flew him back home, and the war-

rant – obtained on the basis of his troops’ demolition of Palestinian homes in a combat zone – was eventually dropped for procedural reasons. Daniel Machover, another human rights lawyer who was involved in the Almog case, said he was concerned that with government cutbacks there may not be enough resources to ensure cases received the attention they deserved. “I very much hope that the DPP (director of public prosecutions) follows through on his promise to act independently, that the resources will be there and that there won’t be delay,” Machover said. “I fear if that doesn’t happen we will quite quickly become a safe haven for people suspected of very serious crimes.”

World leaders take the stage in Libya Longtime Danish prime minister defeated in election after 10 years

British Prime Minister David Cameron meets NTC Chairman Mustafa Abdul Jalil at Tripoli Airport, Libya, Thursday. Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offered broad support for Libya’s new rulers, promising to unfreeze billions in assets and give help in finding Moammar Gadhafi, even as revolutionary forces attempted their first significant assault on the ousted leader’s hometown. TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offered broad support for Libya’s new rulers Thursday, promising to unfreeze billions in assets and give help in finding Moammar Gadhafi, even as revolutionary forces attempted their first significant assault on the ousted leader’s hometown. The Western leaders – the first to visit since Tripoli fell late last month – got a welcome worthy of rock stars from jubilant Libyans grateful for NATO airstrikes that helped turn the tide of the war in their favor. Staff at a hospital in Tripoli applauded the two men as they visited patients who had been wounded in the fighting, and schoolchildren in the eastern city of Benghazi wore T-shirts that said “Generations will never forget the favors and support from Great Britain” and “Sarkozy: Benghazi loves you.” But tight security in both cities was a reminder of the fact that Gadhafi is still on the run and his supporters are holding out in three major strongholds, including his hometown of Sirte. Gadhafi’s spokesman, Moussa Ibrahim, chided the foreign leaders for their short trip, claiming that pro-Gadhafi fighters “are everywhere.” He told the Syrian al-Rai TV station late Thursday, “This visit by Sarkozy and Cameron is a launch of an imperialist project in Libya.” Ibrahim did not say where he was, nor where Gadhafi was hiding. In a surprise advance, revolutionary forces entered the outskirts of Sirte, 250 miles (400 kilometers) southeast of Tripoli along the Mediterranean coast, on Thursday and were facing rocket fire, ac-

cording to a member of the military council from the nearby city of Misrata, which was leading the assault. Ali Gliwan said fighters crossed a major highway overpass at the southwestern entrance of the city of about 100,000 people, met by rocket fire from Gadhafi loyalists. Jalal el-Gallal, a spokesman for Libya’s new leaders, said several thousand fighters were involved, backed with tanks and mechanized vehicles. The fighters advanced into the city center, clashing with snipers holed up in a highrise office tower – and with members of an elite unit of Gadhafi troops barricaded in a residence of the leader on the beach, Gliwan said. He reported four fighters on his side had been killed and seven wounded. An Associated Press Television News reporter saw the bodies of four Gadhafi loyalists near a vehicle that apparently had been struck by NATO. Snipers fired at fighters in the center of town, although the revolutionary forces had largely pulled back to the outskirts by nightfall. It was unclear how decisive the entry into Sirte was, however. Last week, fighters claimed to have fought their way into another loyalist stronghold, Bani Walid, west of Sirte, but they were driven back by powerful resistance and their movement there has stalled. Gadhafi’s whereabouts remain a mystery, but his loyalists hold those two cities, the city of Sabha and other pockets in central and southern Libya. Cameron acknowledged the fight wasn’t over and pledged NATO would continue to support the anti-Gad-

hafi fighters. He also offered the former rebels help in finding Gadhafi and bringing him to justice, although he wasn’t more specific. He said his message for Gadhafi and those fighting for him was: “It is over. Give up.” The visit aimed to give a significant boost to the National Transitional Council, the body of former rebels that is widely recognized as the new leadership but faces a major struggle in establishing its authority. Cameron and Sarkozy spoke at a press conference with the NTC head Mustafa Abdul-Jalil and the NTC’s prime minister Mahmoud Jibril, and toured sites alongside them. Britain and France led international support for the rebellion and their countries were major contributors to NATO airstrikes that crippled Gadhafi’s military forces. All that backing could put France and Britain in a good position to cash in on lucrative trade and oil business once the country gets on its feet. Abdul-Jalil said as far back as May that countries who sided early with the rebellion would “have the best opportunity in future contracts in Libya.” He suggested similar on Thursday, although he promised to do what’s best for Libya in awarding contracts. “As a faithful Muslim people, we will appreciate these efforts and they will have priority within a framework of transparency,” he said. Sarkozy denied any hidden agenda. “We did what we had to do because we believed it was the right thing,” he said. The visit also gave a highprofile stage for Cameron and Sarkozy to boost their images at home amid domestic woes fueled by their sluggish economies.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark elected its first female prime minister Thursday, ousting the rightwing government from power after 10 years of pro-market reforms and ever-stricter controls on immigration. Near complete official results showed a left-leaning bloc led by Social Democrat Helle Thorning-Schmidt would gain a narrow majority in the 179-seat Parliament. “There is no parliamentary support for our government,” outgoing Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen said, adding he would present his Cabinet’s resignation Friday to Queen Margrethe, D e n m a r k ’s f i g u re h e a d monarch. “So tonight I hand over the keys to the prime minister’s office to Helle Thorning-Schmidt. And dear Helle, take good care of them. You’re only borrowing them,” Loekke Rasmussen said. The result means Denmark will get a new government that could roll back some of the austerity measures introduced by Loekke Rasmussen amid Europe’s debt crisis. A majority for the “red bloc” also deprives the antiimmigration Danish People’s Party of the kingmaker role it has used to tighten Denmark’s borders and stem the flow of asylum-seekers. The opposition won 89 of the mainland seats compared to 86 for the governing coalition, according to preliminary results with 99 percent of votes counted. The “red bloc” was expected to win at least two of the four seats allocated to the semiautonomous territories of Greenland and the Faeroe Islands. A power shift isn’t likely to yield major changes in consensus-oriented Denmark, where there is broad agreement on the need for a robust welfare system financed by high taxes. But the two sides differ on the depth of austerity measures needed to keep Denmark’s finances intact amid the uncertainty of the global economy. Thorning-Schmidt, 44, wants to protect the welfare system by raising taxes on the rich and extending the

Helle Thorning-Schmidt will become Denmark’s first female prime minister. average working day by 12 minutes. Loekke Rasmussen says tax hikes would harm the competitiveness of a nation that already has the highest tax pressure in the world. “We need sound public finances without raising taxes,” Loekke Rasmussen, 47, told reporters after casting his ballot in Graested, north of Copenhagen. The Social Democrats teamed up with the workingclass Socialist People’s Party and also count on support from the centrist Social Liberals and the small, left-wing Red-Green Alliance, Loekke Rasmussen took credit for steering Denmark through the financial crisis in better shape than many other European countries. However, the rebound has been slower than in neighboring Nordic nations and the government projects budget deficits of 3.8 percent of gross domestic product in 2011 and 4.6 percent in 2012. Although Denmark isn’t

part of the debt-ridden eurozone, its currency is pegged to the euro and the country’s export-driven economy is affected by shocks from Europe and beyond. The government’s reforms include gradually raising the retirement age by two years to 67 by 2020 and trimming benefit periods for early retirement and unemployment. The economy emerged as the top election theme, to the chagrin of the Danish People’s Party, which has used its kingmaker role in previous elections to push through immigration laws that are among Europe’s toughest. Thorning-Schmidt isn’t likely to make any major changes to those laws, but she’s promised to overhaul a system of beefed-up customs controls at borders with Germany and Sweden, which critics say violates the spirit of EU agreements on the free movement of people and goods.

OPINION

Friday September 16, 2011

Residents of must stay to secure workforce West Virginia has never had a top-ranked economy in the U.S.; truthfully it has always been toward the bottom of the list. Unfortunately, researchers at West Virginia University are claiming that it will only get worse in the future. According to a WVNS news report, West Virginia will have 60,000 fewer workers in the next 20 years due to its aging population. The problem is when the baby boomers retire there will

not be enough younger workers to take their place. This is why the younger citizens of W.Va. must stay in the state – those with or without degrees. The common phrase “children are the future of tomorrow” sounds eerie when hearing this. If the children are the future and the children are projected to leave, then what happens to the future? Thankfully, the future is not set in stone. This is only a pro-

jected future, relying on the current trends in state economics and population. West Virginia is a great state to live and raise a family. But if the job market doesn’t appeal to workers, they will go elsewhere – but who will blame them. It’s impossible to raise a family if you can’t afford to feed them. The time to act is now. Our political leaders must work diligently to assure West Virginians have a viable work-

force in the future. A plan must be set in place to increase the numbers of workers. Easier said than done? Sure. Is it impossible? No. State officials must do what ever they can to entice businesses to invest here and for college graduates to stay after graduating. The cost of living in West Virginia is relatively low. According to wvcommerce.org, W.Va.’s cost of living is 5.6 percent below the national average and

has the 12th lowest crime rate in the country. Other than its economics, W.Va. is appealing. Now all our state legislature needs to do is find ways to attract businesses that will increase population. If the natives of the state stay in the coming years, the situation may change. Take a chance, and secure your future here in W.Va.

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TLC must stop sexualizing children and educate them iman hasan columnist

“Toddlers & Tiaras,” the TLC reality show, has come under fire again after televising a threeyear-old beauty pageant contestant dressed as Julia Roberts’ streetwalker character in “Pretty Woman” last week. A week previously, TLC was forced to pull its Facebook page because of a firestorm of negative comments regarding an episode that featured a little girl dressed up as Dolly Parton – complete with a padded bust and buttocks. Amidst the constant scandals arising from “Toddlers & Tiaras,” one has to wonder – what happened to The Learning Channel? These days, the Discovery Channel-owned network is better known for its mind-rotting reality shows than for educational programming. Shows like “Jon & Kate Plus 8” and “What Not to Wear” are a far cry from the documentary content and kids’ shows TLC used to air. When TLC was founded in 1972, its content consisted of information-based programming, and the channel’s main rival was the Discovery Channel. The Learning Channel went bankrupt in 1991 and was bought

by the Discovery Channel. By the late ‘90s, TLC began to distance itself from its original name “The Learning Channel” and shifted towards reality-drama and interior design shows to increase ratings. The new lineup included shows like “Trading Spaces,” “A Wedding Story” and “A Baby Story.” “Toddlers & Tiaras,” which debuted in 2009, follows the world of child beauty pageants and shows the pageant contestants and their families as the children prepare for their shows. The main problem with these shows is that through overly sexualized dance moves, costumes and makeup, TLC is exploiting these little girls and robbing them of their innocence to boost ratings. The network isn’t the only one at fault. The mothers of these girls are also to blame for forcing them into careers in show business as soon as they can walk. What kind of parent thinks this is okay to do to a child? Often, these moms assume that the sexual content in the routines their children perform will go right over their child’s head. They also think it’s cute to dress a little girl in sexy clothes or encourage her to do provocative dance moves so she will get noticed. This kind of attention-seeking behavior influences the viewership of TLC, which often includes young girls the same age

as the ones featured on these shows. And these days the last thing girls need is another media source inappropriately shoving adult sexuality down their throats. Kids today are already being sexualized at a much younger age. Now parents have to combat media forces telling their young daughters that to be beautiful, they need to look like pageant queens. This only serves to lower girls’ sense of self-worth and encourages boys to value them only for their sex appeal. It’s TLC’s responsibility to the public to stop putting ratings first and to consider the impact its programming has on young viewers. It’s irresponsible for the network to continue to air these shows and not expect a negative impact on its audience. TLC’s refusal to comment on the widespread outrage caused by their programming is ridiculous. Their executives are not only complicit in the act of sexualizing toddlers; they are unwilling to own up to their role in encouraging this kind of behavior. TLC should stop sexualizing children through their programming and go back to educating them. This might call for a sacrifice of good ratings, but in the long run, it will improve the network’s reputation and relationship with the public. Star of ‘Toddlers and Tiaras,’ Makenzie Myers

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The economics we know must change for the better michael levy columnist

membership in the distinguished club of “the sciences,” it must prove itself able to selfcorrect in such a manner. How economics is failing us is a big topic, so I will take it in two columns. This week, I’ll discuss the economic conception of human nature and the evidence from psychology that disputes the assumptions economists make. Next week, I’ll turn to the ecological systems upon which the economic system depends and the place of the economy in the real, physical world.

Our generation grew up in a period of incredible material abundance. That kind of economic growth is finished. It will not return. President Barack Obama’s job plan won’t bring it back, and Mitt Romney “doesn’t have a clue what to do about the economy” either. Our best days may yet be ahead of us, but if that is to be The Failure of Neoclassical the case we need to take a crit- Economics ical look at how our economic Alan Greenspan, the great system has failed us and how champion of free market economics, recently admitted his it can be made right. philosophy has failed. Testifying before Congress Economics and Science Current economic thinking three years ago: “I made a relies on assumptions about mistake in presuming that the human psychology and eco- self-interests of organizations system services science has ... were best capable of prodemonstrated are fundamen- tecting their own shareholders and their equity in the firms,” tally wrong. Economics assumes we are Greenspan said. selfish, assumes every extra He was speaking, of course, dollar we earn makes us hap- about the credit default swaps pier, and assumes the natu- that generated massive shortral world is an endless pool of term profits for financiers and resources from which we can cost the rest of us trillions of take. All of these assumptions dollars and millions of jobs. In that testimony Greensare wrong. What sets science apart pan was acknowledging from every other way of un- that a firm’s self-interests derstanding is its self-correct- don’t even best serve its own ing capacity. When evidence shareholders. proves a scientific theory is Conventional economics wrong, the old theory is re- goes much further than that, placed with a new one that however, saying the pursuit of is congruent with the new self-interest of all firms and inevidence. dividuals maximizes collective This self-correcting nature well-being. is neither perfect nor rapid, If a firm can’t even protect but it is the best mechanism its owners, why would anywe have for accurately under- one believe it would work standing how the world works. to maximize our collective If economics is to be granted well-being?

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The Mythical Creature Homo Economicus “Homo economicus” is the economists’ model person. The theories of economics are based on the assumption that real people behave like their model. So, who is H. economicus? He is utterly selfish, coldly rational, all-knowing and totally insatiable. Does that sound like anyone you know? If I meet anyone who resembles that, I run away. Homo economicus is a clearly a sociopath. He is also distinctly different from Homo sapiens, a fact that has been demonstrated repeatedly by psychologists and behavioral economists.

Is Human Nature Selfish? An experiment published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior tested whether people would sacrifice their own resources to punish someone who they thought was acting unfairly. There were three participants in the experiment: A giver, a receiver and a punisher. The giver gets $100 and can give any portion of that to the receiver. The punisher witnesses this and is given $50 with which they can reduce the amount of money the giver keeps. Every $1 the punisher uses to punish costs the giver $3, and everyone goes home with whatever they have left. If you put Homo economicus in the punisher role,

he would keep the whole $50 regardless of what the giver does because H. economicus is absolutely selfish. Among real people, however, when the giver transfers less than half of the $100, nearly two-thirds of punishers sacrifice some of their money to reduce the selfish giver’s take. Since the punisher gains nothing from the punishment, this experiment provides direct evidence that the construct of Homo economicus, upon which economic theory is built, is wrong. Does more money make us happier? To a point, more money does make people happier. That point is about $20,000 per year – after that, happiness

flat-lines or even decreases. This is true whether we look at happiness as a function of income across countries or over time. For example, in the U.S., incomes have risen steadily since the 1950’s, but over the same period, the percentage of the population rating themselves “very happy” has decreased slightly. What does make us happier is relationships and generosity. People who volunteer time and donate money are happier, healthier and more confident than those who do not. Again, these facts run counter the assumptions that underlie economic theory. It is past time for a new economics, one that appreciates human nature and serves our collective interests.

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PACK THE STANDS LeBlanc wants large turnout for game against Richmond

by amit batra

sports correspondent

After spending a few days on the West Coast last week, the No. 18 West Virginia men’s soccer team returns to Morgantown this weekend to host Richmond and Duquesne. West Virginia head coach Marlon LeBlanc is calling on Mountaineer fans to pack the stands when his team takes on the Spiders Friday night. The Mountaineers have played in three games this season with at least 3,000 fans in the stands, and LeBlanc would like to see the same in Morgantown this weekend. “I’m never stopping trying to promote this program,” he said. “We’re a

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Continued from page 8 chip, and collided with a Bulls’ player. Keane was attended to and walked off the pitch under her own power. Freshman Kristene Mumby took Keane’s place in goal after the injury. West Virginia was finally able to net the winning goal in the second overtime after a controversial penalty kick was given to the Mountaineers. Miller got to take the kick after sophomore Frances Silva was taken down

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Continued from page 8 we want to win every game, so we can’t overlook a game or say one game is more important than (another).” Despite the early success

big-ticket item on the road. I like to think we can be like that, if not better, at home.” After seeing the support other top-level teams in the country get when they play home games, LeBlanc and his team feel it’s going to be crucial to have a supportive crowd behind them at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium this weekend as it returns home from a grueling trip out west. “These next three games will be crucial to us because we need the wins,” said redshirt junior goalkeeper Justin Holmes. “We’ll have the home crowd behind us and get back to the direction we want to be going.” Richmond enters Friday’s game against the Mountaineers with a re-

cord of 0-3-1. The Spiders have suffered losses to Virginia, VCU and Coastal Carolina. Although the Spiders haven’t won a game yet, they are coming off a positive result in their last contest, when they played No. 23 North Carolina State to a draw on the road. Led by head coach Clint Peay, Richmond will look for an upset against the Mountaineers on Friday. The young Spiders are currently averaging one goal per game this season and have gotten goals from sophomores Luis Perez, Brandon Hauser, Spencer Schiff and freshman Tim Albright. “Their coach knows what he’s talking about,” LeBlanc said. “He’s been

in the box. Miller was able to make USF keeper Nicole McClure guess incorrectly and scored to clinch the victory. Not only did the Mountaineers beat the Bulls, but they did it in the Florida humidity in front of a crazed crowd. “The humidity was definitely a factor,” Izzo-Brown said. “It is a tough environment down here, they have a bunch of hooligans that stand behind the net. “It’s a really physical team, but we got the win and we are

walking away from it.” The Mountaineers return home Sunday for another Big East battle against No. 8 Marquette. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Izzo-Brown hopes a large crowd will welcome the Mountaineers home after their big road victory. “We need the crowd behind us,” Izzo-Brown said, “A big crowd would be great on Sunday to help us take down Marquette.”

he has achieved this season, Brown has his gaze focused on developing a level of consistency that will help West Virginia continue doing what he sees as most important: win. “I feel like I have to still earn my stripes, and do things the

next few weeks and continue on throughout the whole season to stay consistent and do what I need to do to help the team win,” he said. “Have a good game or not, I just want to come out with a victory.”

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Continued from page 8 Yes, I know Byrd Stadium isn’t one of the largest or loudest facilities in college football. The Mountaineers have played at places such as Auburn and LSU in the last couple of years. But the Terrapins have been able to post a respectable 4619 record at home over the past 10 seasons—A win percentage near 71 percent. Let us not forget – this will also be the first time head coach Dana Holgorsen will lead his team onto a field other than Milan Puskar Stadium. After the first two home

games, Holgorsen said quarterback Geno Smith has missed some signals from the sidelines. This is something that needs to be fixed before the Mountaineers take the field Saturday. With the third-ranked Louisiana State Tigers next on the schedule and the possibility of ESPN’s “College Gameday” making a trip to Morgantown, it is easy to think the team may be glancing slightly past the Terrapins. This occurred just last week when the Mountaineers didn’t respect their opponent (Norfolk State) and found themselves trailing at halftime to an FCS opponent. Having said all this, I still be-

lieve West Virginia will return on Interstate 68 with a victory, but they must play mistakefree football to do so. The Terrapins will be wearing their all-black uniforms. They are fresh off of a nine-win season and will be lead by firstyear head coach Randy Edsall. The crowd will be electric and thirsty for an upset over their Maryland counterparts. A fast start for the Mountaineers will be potent to take the crowd out of the game, early. And, a slow start would amplify the crowd even more and could spell disaster on Saturday.

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in a very high level as a player. I think they’ll be a very up-and-down team, but anything can happen this year. We can’t underestimate Richmond.” Led by coach Jake Ouitmet, the Duquesne Dukes come into Morgantown this Sunday following a double overtime 1-0 loss against Bowling Green at the Pitt Invitational. The Dukes lost to Air Force 3-2 in the Pitt Invitational as well. Duquesne has done well thus far this season, but have been unable to capitalize in the close, down-tothe-wire games. They play at Pitt Friday, before coming to Morgantown on Sunday, Sept 18. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium (Morgantown, W.Va.) Coverage: Read Monday’s edition for a full recap of the game. Friday night’s game will be Dollar Night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Ticket and select concessions will cost $1. WVU students get in for free with a valid student ID and all members of the Mountaineers Maniacs will get the official Maniacs soccer T-shirt and WVU soccer maracas.

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WVU opens season against UNC-Wilington by robert kreis sports writer

The West Virginia women’s tennis team begins its fall season today in the UNC-Wilmington Invitational at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex in Wilmington, N.C. Practice began for the Mountaineers August 30, and coach Tina Samara can already see the difference between this year and last year’s teams. “As a coach, you are always wondering what is going to happen when (players) go away for a few months,” Samara said. “We are happy to say the ones that did return, returned as good or better as when they left.” Samara is happy her players came back ready to play, especially due to the fact her first Mountaineer recruiting class is running thin. One player will not be on the team due to personal reasons, while freshman Jade Allen from London, England has to sit out a year because of residency issues. Washington State transfer Lea Jansen has a foot injury and is expected to miss the en-

tire fall season. “Our biggest goal is to make sure she is healthy for the spring season being that (those are) the team matches,” Samara said. “She will definitely be part of our doubles and singles lineups (when) healthy.” The lone new recruit who will be competing for the Mountaineers is freshman Ikttesh Chahal from Chandigarh, India. Chahal is not only handling the different levels of competition, but also dealing with living in a new country. “Obviously, she is dealing with a whole lot of change in her life coming from India; just culturally, everything is different,” Samara said. “She is handling it really well and working hard. We expect her to have quite a big impact right off the bat.” Coach Samara is not as worried with the outcomes of the matches this weekend and throughout the fall season, but rather preparing themselves for the spring season. “(The fall season) is to get some matches under their belt; see where they are relative to their competition,” Samara said. “We will start to get an idea of

what kind of lineup we will have in the spring.” Although Samara hopes to get her team ready for spring in the fall, the fall season is important on an individual level. “The spring is important as an individual if you are trying to make the NCAA tournament as a singles or doubles player,” Samara said. “This time of year there are huge opportunities, especially when we are playing tournaments that have teams from conferences we typically do not see a lot of.” Whether it be the fall or spring season, Samara is excited for her team to take the court. She has been pleasantly surprised to see her players come back physically fit. This year’s team has a different attitude toward the season, and Samara is happy to embrace it. “It is really the kids commitment,” she said. “It comes down to what each individual kid puts in. Their level of commitment is a lot higher this year, and that’s why the practices have been much better and they are more fit.” robert.kreis@mail.wvu.edu

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A PORT, presented by the WVU Ofwalk-in clinic is offered weekdays fice of Retention and Research, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services in- helps students improve on time clude educational, career, individ- management, note taking readual, couples and group counseling. ing and study skills as well as get Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to help with the transition to WVU. find out more information. Free drop- in tutoring is also availWOMEN, INFANTS AND CHIL- able every night of the week in difDREN needs volunteers. WIC pro- ferent locations. For more informavides education, supplemental tion, visit http://retention.wvu.edu foods and immunizations for preg- or call 304-293-5811. nant women and children under 5 THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT years of age. This is an opportunity PROJECT, a community-building to earn volunteer hours for class re- program run by and geared toquirements. 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HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you smile more often because of an ability to see past the obvious and detach. You feel less like you have to be right or prove your point. Optimism surrounds growth and mental breakthroughs. You could travel, or perhaps go back to school. Some of you might choose to visualize in order to add to your potential at the workplace. If you are single, you’ll meet someone through your circle of friends. This person could be a foreigner or just very different. Proceed with care, as a different lifestyle comes with this person. If you are attached, the two of you need to work on the innate camaraderie that exists between you. Focus on a mutual life goal. TAURUS points to possibilities. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You could be bucking a profound change concerning your work or public image and/or a boss. You finally have better focus on a matter that took place in April. Take your time associating, and say little until you are on sure footing. Tonight: Share ideas that affect you fiscally. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH You sense a major change coming. Soon you might be doing more than just sensing. What occurs could change your perspective in a major way. Fortunately, you can advance forward with ease, as optimism soars. Think positively. Tonight: Have a long-overdue chat. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH You need to remind yourself that you are choosing to take a back seat no matter

what. You don’t need to, as your sixth sense guides you. Count on luck. Conversations with a partner or several key associates could be enlightening. Tonight: Play it low-key.

head. Don’t write anything in an email or other form of communication until you are 100 percent sure. Share your ideas with a trustworthy associate. Tonight: Go with another’s suggestion.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Emphasize what is important for you in a meeting. A partner could change his or her tune. What might be occurring is connected to this past April. Be willing to talk, identify and understand. Tonight: Where people are.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH Listen to news, then make a decision. If need be, revamp your finances or find someone who can help. What is happening is somehow connected to something that happened in April in either thought or action. Optimism keeps you smiling. Tonight: Be practical.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH You are always visible, whether you realize it or not. Taking a stand might not seem normal, though you do assume the lead naturally. Rethink and revamp your roles in your daily life. Recognize how fortunate you are. Tonight: Visit with a friend. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH You are far more precise than you realize. Follow your intuition -- you are unusually grounded at this point. Remain sensitive to a child or new friend. Absorb new insights, try applying his or her view, and speak of your thoughts later. Tonight: Take off ASAP. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Deal with others directly. Understand what is going on within a partnership. A change on the home front might ease some of the impending pressure. Soon you will be able to act on your long-term goals. Tonight: Start smiling. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Others come forward. You might be revamping a conversation or letter in your

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH You could change your stance out of the blue. Many of you have known what has needed to happen, but now you seriously must consider a change. An exchange helps enforce the present status of the bond. Tonight: Be as verbal as possible -i.e., don’t hold back. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH You could be inordinately challenged by a domestic issue. You wonder about the hows and whys. Know when enough is enough. Optimism is fine, but don’t accept terms that you really find difficult. Tonight: Happiness surrounds the home. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Speak your mind when a friend approaches you directly. Your words enrich a relationship and build confidence. A friend or meeting promotes soul-searching and a potential change or adjustment. Tonight: Hang out. BORN TODAY Actor Peter Falk (1927), bluesman B.B. King (1925), news correspondent Richard Engel (1973)

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SPORTS Brawl at the Byrd

Friday September 16, 2011

nick arthur sports WRITER

Crowd could be factor for Mountaineers

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Junior receiver Stedman Bailey catches a toucdown pass in last year’s game against Maryland.

Mountaineer offense looking to run clean game plan against Maryland defense by ben gaughan

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The No. 18 West Virginia football team faces its toughest test yet, as it travels to College Park this weekend to take on Maryland. WVU is coming off of a second-half blowout win against Division IAA Norfolk State, while Maryland had a big win at home against Miami. Former UConn head coach Randy Edsall made his way to Maryland and brought the same philosophy of coaching to the Terps – no penalties and a powerful, come-at-you type offense. Offensive coordinator Gary Crowton has a more uptempo passing scheme, similar to what WVU runs. Mixing the two styles together creates a dynamic attack, especially with an accurate, experienced quarterback like Maryland’s Danny O’Brien. “They have a very disciplined coach in coach (Randy)

Edsall,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen at a press conference Tuesday. “He prides himself on winning games. They are smart in what they do from a turnover-margin standpoint.” “That’s the number-one thing we’ve got to take care of. We’ve got to get good at what the game plan is and line it up to try to win the game,” he said. Wake Forest transfer Devon Brown has been to Maryland twice previously while playing for the Demon Deacons, but did not have the experience he had hoped. Last year, the senior receiver got a concussion on the opening kickoff of the game. “Hopefully Saturday, whether we have a good game or not, I just want to come out with a victory,” Brown said. Maryland’s defensive front is big and physical, with some very skilled players who can move around and make the other team think they’re playing one scheme, and then they play a different one at the last

second. Maryland defensive end Kenny Tate is very athletic and has not only played defensive end, but also linebacker and safety. “He’s clearly a good player,” Holgorsen said. “He’s got experience and will more than likely play for a long time … We’ll look for specific matchups at times, but for the majority of situations we’re just looking for what schemes and what plays we should run based on what we feel they’re going to do.” Holgorsen planned to focus on improving the running game in practice this week by giving the young running backs a bunch of reps and help them continue to understand the techniques of the run blocking game. Freshman running back Dustin Garrison is feeling more confident after getting his jitters out of the way in his first two games. “We just have to go out there to the best of our abil-

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ity,” Garrison said. “No matter who we’re playing, we just have to go out there with the mindset that we can’t be beat. They’ve got a great group of guys, they’ve got a lot of backs and linemen who are really good, so it’s going to be a good game.” Garrison said running backs coach Robert Gillespie explained to him and the other young running backs that they need to run with more purpose. The Mountaineers know it will be a great accomplishment to win on the road against a talented Maryland team, and are committed to improving the offense from week to week. “I think we have a sense of what’s expected of us,” Holgorsen said. “They need to know what their job is and to get better at it every day. Our job as coaches is to make sure that our players understand the expectations and what we’re trying to do.” ben.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu

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Freshman running back Dustin Garrison celebrates after scoring a touchdwon against Norfold State last week.Garrison played a key role in a third quarter touchdown drive in the game.

Saturday will be a day full of firsts for the 2011 West Virginia football team. It will be the first time the team will play an opponent from a BCS conference. And it will be the first time West Virginia will play an FBS opponent that had a winning record in 2010. But, most importantly, Saturday will be their first road game of the season. Let’s be honest – the Mountaineers are full of inexperienced and young players on both sides of the football. Combine that with a new head coach, a quarterback in a new offense and a hostile environment that could cause problems. Maryland is coming off a victory at home against Miami and had 12 days to prepare for the Mountaineers. The Terps haven’t played a team this highly ranked at home since 2008 and expect their fans to be ready for the border-rival opponent. In the opener against Miami, Maryland tallied their seventh largest crowd in Byrd Stadium’s history. It was the largest crowd since 2007, coincidentally, the last time the Mountaineers traveled to College Park, Md.. In fact, two of the five largest crowds at Byrd Stadium have come when Maryland hosted West Virginia. I asked freshman running back Vernard Roberts earlier this week if any preparation was being made for the expected crowd noise. “No, we’re going to treat it as a home game,” Roberts said. “We’re going to come out there and try to execute plays, start fast and go in and get a victory.” The West Virginia offense includes three freshmen running backs and no one from the right side offensive line has ever started a game on the road. So I had to ask another young player the same question, if any preparation had been made for crowd noise. “Not really, it’s just another game,” said freshman running back Dustin Garrison.

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Transfer WR Brown focused on leadership, adjusting to team by cody schuler sports writer

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Senior forward Blake Miller scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Mountaineers a 2-1 victory.

Miller’s PK propels WVU past South Florida in OT by robert kreis sports writer

It took two overtimes and a penalty kick from senior forward Blake Miller for the West Virginia women’s soccer team to edge past South Florida 2-1 in the Mountaineers’ first Big East Conference game. “It was a good win, I feel like I just went through a round of wrestling down here,” said West Virginia head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. The first half was dominated by defense, as neither team was able to put one in the back of the net through the first 45 minutes of play. The Bulls took eight shots in the first half, but WVU was able to hold them off. “I feel very confident with

what our backs are doing,” IzzoBrown said about her defense. The Mountaineers were only able to register one shot on goal against the Bulls swarming defense. In the game’s 60th minute came the first goal of the game. South Florida’s Chelsea Klotz rolled off a Mountaineer defender and flicked the ball past WVU keeper Sara Keane. Both teams continued to battle as possession swayed back and forth throughout the final half. The Mountaineers were able to net a corner kick, but it was called back after the refs deemed West Virginia offsides. West Virginia was finally able to tie the game in the 87th minute after the Mountaineers’

ninth corner kick of the game. WVU senior defender Drea Barklage scored her second goal of the season off junior Bry McCarthy’s corner kick. “Big players do big things at big moments and that’s what Drea did,” Izzo-Brown said. “Drea was big time, and we were really fired and I’m happy for her.” Neither team was able to score in regulation and the game was sent into overtime. Minutes into the first overtime, South Florida had a goal of its own taken away on an offsides call. With a minute left in the first overtime, Keane left her line trying to stop a South Florida

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In redshirt senior wide receiver Devon Brown’s eyes, part of being a newcomer is working hard to establish a reputation as a leader and a dependable teammate. Now in his fifth year of college football, Brown is caught in the predicament of being a newcomer and a veteran. After two consecutive weeks of solid performances, the Wake Forest transfer still feels he has a long way to go before he solidifies himself as an offensive mainstay. “To this point, I mean, yes, I am a veteran,” Brown said. “(Redshirt senior wide receiver Brad Starks) and I (are) the two oldest guys out there. I don’t feel like a freshman, but I still feel like the new guy.” Once upon a time, Brown was the new guy at Wake Forest. After seeing limited playing time as a true freshman in 2008, Brown became the Demon Deacons’ leading receiver in 2008 and 2009, accumulating nine touchdowns and 1,258 yards receiving during that span. Brown is eligible to play for West Virginia due to the oftmentioned NCAA rule that permits graduate students to transfer and keep a year of athletic eligibility if the new institution offers a post-graduate program that is not offered at the former school. So what precisely has the efficient wide receiver developed during his travels that has prepared him for a breakout season? “Just having a better feel

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Senior inside receiver Devon Brown, a transfer from Wake Forest, has been a positive addition to the offense this season with 151 receiving yards and a touchdown. for the game,” he said. “When you’re young, you’re not quite as adjusted to the speed of the game; but after four years of experience, I think I’ve definitely adjusted, and that’s helped a lot.” While the offense Brown ran at Wake Forest was somewhat similar to what the Mountaineers are operating now, he has taken on a new role that he never had the chance to develop. “I never ran many deep routes at all when I was at Wake,” Brown said. “Now, to have the opportunity to utilize my speed and everything else – and just open me up and be able to run freely – that’s definitely helped a lot.” Last week, Brown recorded what he hopes was the first of many catches after running a deep route. The play resulted in a 55-yard reception – his longest since 2009. In two games for the Mountaineers, Brown has forced opposing defenses to adjust en route to emerging as

steadfast option at wide receiver. Through two games, Brown has raked in eight receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown. “Through two games, I’m pleased thus far,” Brown said of his individual performance. “We have two victories, and I feel like I’ve helped contribute to those victories. That’s all I can ask for at this point.” Brown has been a primary target of junior quarterback Geno Smith through the first two games, and that doesn’t figure to change this Saturday when the Mountaineers travel to Maryland. While many view this game as having increased relevance compared to others on West Virginia’s schedule, Brown has the same outlook as he did last week, which is the same outlook he will have for every opponent this season. “Every game is just as important,” Brown said. “With the goals we have as a team,

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A&E

Friday September 16, 2011

Wine & Jazz Festival returning for 18th year by jake potts a&e editor

The Wine & Jazz festival is returning to Morgantown’s Camp Muffly this weekend for its 18th year in a row. Getting its start almost two decades ago, the members of Forks of Cheat Winery started the event as a way to promote music and raise money to benefit underprivileged students of music. Jerry Deal, owner of Forks of Cheat Winery, has seen great progress over the years. “It just keeps getting bigger and better every year,” Deal said. “We’re expecting to see about 6,000 people this year.” At the event, festivalgoers have the opportunity to sample several different wines from around the state, enjoy music from several different jazz performers and enjoy gourmet food from Morgantown’s Slight Indulgences. Jessica Warman, manager of Slight Indulgences is looking forward to the event and all of the business it’ll bring to their two local stores. “It seems like after every Wine & Jazz Festival, we get a ridiculous amount of business,” Warman said. Slight Indulgences is the longest running business to

be part of Wine & Jazz Festival, only having missed out on the first year. Although one of their specialties as a store is wine, they will not be selling any at the Festival but that doesn’t deter Warman from looking forward to all of the options of wine available at the festival, including her personal favorite- Sweet Mountain Spice. “It’s like Christmas in a bottle,” Warman said. “Everyone goes out to get that kind, and I know exactly why.” The wineries showcased at the event will be Daniel Vineyards, Fisher Ridge, Forks of Cheat, Kenco, Lambert’s Vintage Wines, Potomac Highland Winery, Watts Roost and WestWhitehill Winery. Slight Indulgences sells all of the wines that will be featured in the Wine & Jazz Festival in their two store locations. The profits made at the festival are all given back to the community to sponsor music programs, give scholarships to different students throughout the area and sponsorships for local businesses. “We make money at the gates and we give it all back to the community,” Deal said. “Not a penny is kept for ourselves.” The main focus of the event

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The Wine & Jazz Festival is returning to Morgantown for the 18th year in a row. is the exposure to jazz the community will receive. Several musical jazz groups will be in attendance of the event. Saturday, the groups featured will be WVU Jazz Ensemble, the Sean Parsons Trio, OPEK, Roger Humphries and

C.O.L. Quartet. Sunday, the groups featured will be WV Wesleyan College Jazz Ensemble, The Mon River Big Band, Bill Heid Quartet and The Noah Preminger Quarter featuring Matt Wilson. Because drinking and sampling wine will be a part of the

event, West Virginia University’s Student Government Association is sponsoring a shuttle bus to take students back and forth from the event on Saturday. There is no fee for the bus and all who plan to drink are encouraged to take advantage

of this resource. The shuttle will go from the Mountainlair to Camp Muffly from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will last Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m at Camp Muffly, located on Goshen Road off of I-79 South.

Momix delivers provocative adult Professors read published works performance of dancing, illusions by jake potts A&E editor

Momix, known for their optical illusions as well as their dancing, put on an impressive show at the CAC Thursday night.

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West Virginia University’s University Arts Series showcased Momix’s production “Botanica” last night on stage in the Lyell B. Clay theatre at the Creative Arts Center. Although it was the company’s first performance, Momix left the crowd wanting more. With illusions creating an endless sea of realistic images, you would think you could reach out and touch them, Momix amazed, boggled and amused the multi-aged crowd. “The pictures seemed cool, the way they moved their bodies,” said Erin Yount, a junior nursing student. That, in itself, is one of Momix’s greatest appeals. Although the troupe comes equipped with life-sized puppets designed by “The Lion

King’s” Michael Curry and a diverse and emotional score ranging from Vivaldi’s “Four Season: Primavera” to Tuu’s “The Frozen Land,” the greatest showstopper was the illusions the dancers pulled off using only their bodies. “It’s very appealing to the eye,” said Yount. One of the most intriguing concepts about the performance was the use of humans to portray inanimate or nonhuman things. Faces and figures leaped from rivers, dancers bloomed as flowers and glowing limbs somehow managed to impersonate snakes, birds, butterflies and looming eyes. The performance was anything but ordinary. The masterminds behind the show were Artistic Director Moses Pendleton and Associate Director Cynthia

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Quinn. “Botanica” appealed to every audience member, offering some aspects of adult content and humor while mixing in illusions and images that caused the crowd, young and old, to laugh and scoot closer to the what is supposed to be a stage. While the audience may have started the show in WVU’s Lyell B. Clay Theatre, they were quickly swept away into a world of nature, and the dancers/illusionists never let that feeling fade. The performance given in the CAC is one of epic magnitude and goes well with other high-caliber performances seen on the same stage. Provocative, witty and enrapturing, Momix’s performance was one to remember. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Two of West Virginia University’s English professors, Glenn Taylor and Ellesa Clay High, read excerpts from their published works Thursday night. Glenn Taylor, new to the WVU campus, is a renowned author for his two pieces, “The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart” and “The Marrowbone Marble Company.” “The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart” tells the tale of a man’s life in West Virginia, spanning from the late 1800s to nearly a century later. His second novel, “The Marrowbone Marble Company,” tells the story of a Huntington, W.Va., resident who enlists after the Pearl Harbor attack. Ellesa Clay High is known best for her published work, “Past Titan Rock: Journeys into an Appalachian Valley,” a collection of personal essays, oral histories and short fiction that come together to portray the history of the Appalachians. jakob.potts@mail.wvu.edu

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As part of a Native American tradition, speaker Ellesa Clay High, right, author and West Virginia University professor, distributes home-grown produce to faculty, friends and WVU students in attendance.

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Glenn Taylor, West Virginia University professor and author, has his novel, ‘The Marrowbone Marble Company,’ on display Thursday evening.

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Friday September 16, 2011

.357 and Fox Hunt return to 123 Pleasant Street By Hunter Homistek A&E Writer

.357 String Band is set to headline 123 Pleasant Street tonight with West Virginia’s The Fox Hunt opening at 10 p.m. .357 String Band is a folk and Americana band from Wisconsin who epitomizes their state motto: “Forward.” Since their beginnings in 2004, .357 String Band has played shows spanning from the West Coast to as far east as Serbia. In this seven-year period, they have performed over 600 shows in 10 different countries. Suffice to say, .357 String Band is an experienced quartet eager to display their talents wherever and whenever they are called upon. Their sound is one of traditional Americana, but so much

more. They combine elements of the darker roots of Americana, such as the murder ballads and “outlaw country” theme, but they also recognize the Gospel side. The result is a unique blend covering the full spectrum of Americana, a style the band has self-titled “streetgrass.” There is nothing processed or calculated about .357 String Band’s sound – everything is raw, authentic and, above all, expertly executed. At first listen, I thought the string instruments were a little overpowering, but then I realized: the quartet is all string instruments. There are no drums to be found in .357 String Band’s lineup, and the fact that it takes the listener a moment to realize this is a testament to how able the bassist holds down the

rhythm section on his own. The bass is my favorite aspect of .357 String Band’s sound. Rick Ness utilizes an upright bass to perform his thumping rhythms drive songs like “The Harvest Is Past” and “Dust Devil.” The upright bass provides a unique sound for those not familiar with Americana/ folk music, and it is because of its tone that .357 String Band is able to retain its rhythmic nature without the use of a standard drum set. Martinsburg, W.Va., natives The Fox Hunt will be warming up the stage tonight. Like .357 String Band, The Fox Hunt’s sound is one of Americana/old time country, and they too use an upright bass in place of a traditional drum kit. While the fiddle is a more dominant component to their sound, it is still similar to that

of .357 String Band. Where The Fox Hunt truly sets itself apart is in its stage show. Comprised of all capable musicians, The Fox Hunt will switch off instruments and roles mid-show – all while sharing a single condenser microphone on stage. Harmonies bounce in and out and instruments are traded off, but The Fox Hunt never loses their core sound of down-home Americana. Folk and Americana lovers will find their version of heaven at 123 Pleasant Street tonight beginning at 10 p.m. With The Fox Hunt opening for .357 String Band, tonight’s show promises to be a display of talent and passion in which the roots of American music shine brightly for all to see. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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.357 String Band will be headlining at 123 Pleasant Street tonight.

Elliot Lipp brings mixture of electronica and live instrumentation to 123 Lipp. Midday on Wednesday, I received a text from my friend CoAssociate A&E Editor rey Zinn, a local DJ and music producer, who invited me to show. Zinn said he had heard Electronic artist Eliot Lipp Lipp on a Pandora station brought his unique blend of and had been intrigued by his electronica and live instrumen- unique sound and diverse list of tation to a small, but enthusias- influences. tic, crowd at 123 Pleasant Street Based solely on this vague recWednesday night. ommendation, I went into the In the interest of full disclo- show not expecting very much. sure, I’d like to say prior to this I mean, its a Wednesday night show I had never heard of Eliot in Morgantown. Turns out, I

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couldn’t have been more wrong. Lipp was an interesting, engaging and enjoyable surprise. During his set, Lipp showed off a diverse range of styles and sounds. Over the course of an hour and half, Lipp played everything from samba and jazzinfused down-tempo beats to techno bangers and post-dubstep-influenced club tracks. Lipp was joined on stage by a drummer who provided much of the set’s energy and enthusiasm. As Lipp crouched over his

laptop and fiddled with various switches and knobs, the drummer pounded away on reduced kit, bringing life and heart to what would have otherwise been just another boring laptop-electronica show. Throughout the performance, Lipp and his drummer managed to communicate though improvisations and musical tangents, each allowing the other to roam and stretch out. Before Lipp took the stage, the dance floor in front was virtually

empty. This was probably due to the string of generic local DJs who took turns spinning before the headliner. My advice to anyone who goes to shows at 123 – show up later rather than sooner. The posters for the show listed the start time at 10 p.m. Based on past experiences, we decided not to go until 11:30 p.m. We still had to wait over an hour and were subjected to the “talents” of two mediocre DJs before hearing Lipp. Despite the weak opening

acts, the wait was more than worth it. Lipp and his drummer didn’t seem to mind playing to less than 30 people, and those of us in the audience who were sober enough to be aware of who was on stage responded loudly and passionately. Even though he put on a great show, I’d love to see Lipp perform again sometime – preferably in a larger venue, with a more attentive crowd. charles.young@mail.wvu.edu

The Bridge calls it quits after 10 years of performing By Rebecca Lebherz A&E Correspondent

Baltimore funk band The Bridge is calling it quits after 10 years, but some members are pursuing solo music careers.

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After 10 years of making music, nationally touring funk-rock band, The Bridge, is calling it quits. Fans protested to no avail after The Bridge announced the rough economy and backbreaking lifestyle of working on

the road have caused their time as a band to come to an end. The Bridge consists of Cris Jacobs on guitar and vocals, Kenny Liner on mandolin and vocal percussion, Dave Markowitz on bass and vocals, Patrick Rainey on saxophone, Mike Gambone on drums and Mark Brown on keyboard. The band, originally from Baltimore, and has developed a significant fan base in the Morgantown area by playing venues like 123 Pleasant Street and the All Good Music Festival in Masontown, W.Va. With roots in bluegrass, rock, jazz and blues, each member of The Bridge has brought something different to the table, helping develop their identity as a band that fuses several styles of music. The magic happens when The Bridge are performing on stage. Fans can testify that to truly appreciate The Bridge, you need to be in the audience. Improvisations such as Liner’s beat boxing or Rainey’s sax skills give The Bridge their jam-band vibe. Because of their versatile style, The Bridge has been able to reach many kinds of audiences. Whether you are a true rock fan, country fan, or even hip-hop fan, The Bridge has something to offer all music lovers. They have developed a strong relationship with their fans in which they share a special connection through their music. Their loyalty to Baltimore is evident in many songs, such as “Bury My Bones In Baltimore” and “Coming Home.” Their latest album “National

Bohemian” was released Feb. 1 and included hits “Rosie” and “Colorado Motel.” “National Bohemian” can be streamed for free or purchased on their website www.thebridgemusic.com. “Cross Street Market,” the Bridge’s first album, was released in 2005. The title is a tribute to a Baltimore neighborhood where fans have congregated and waited outside packed clubs to get a chance to dance to the rhythms of The Bridge. In 2006, the self-titled album “The Bridge” was released, and in 2008, “Blind Mans Hill.” Although the end is near for The Bridge, a future in music is still in the cards for members. Jacobs, the lead singer, is focusing on a solo career concentrating in blues, country and soul. Jacobs is also a member of Smooth Kentucky, a bluegrass band. The end will be truly sad for The Bridge members and fans alike. Whether you were a diehard fan from the start, or just discovered their music, The Bridge will be missed. Fans can only hope for a reunion in the future. The Bridge is not playing a fall tour but will have a final farewell performance, on what is ironically their 10th anniversary. The show is on the night before Thanksgiving – a tradition for The Bridge, Baltimoreans and fans from far and wide. This Nov. 23rd will be a bittersweet night and a packed house for Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Md. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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