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Diviney attacker denied prison release

By Charles Young City Editor

Austin Vantrease, one of the two convicted attackers of Ryan Diviney, was denied a request to enter a correctional program, a judge decided Monday.

Diviney, a former West Virginia University student who was attacked in the parking lot of the Willey Street Dairy Mart on Nov. 7, 2009, remains in a coma-like state in his parents’ home in Ashburn, Va. According to a post Tues-

day, on Ryan’s father Ken’s blog, Judge Russell Clawges denied the request of Vantrease, 19, of Newark, Del., during a hearing based on lack of any new evidence.

Ken speculated on his blog that Vantrease’s legal council had requested the transfer in order to be able to appeal the ruling to the West Virginia Supreme Court.

Ken said in the blog he had spoken with the case’s prosecuting attorney who confirmed his suspicions.

Vantrease’s lawyers preemp-

tively filed an appeal prior to the hearing.

Jonathan May, according to the official transcript of his trial, was convicted of misdemeanor battery and sentenced to serve “no less than one year” in prison and to pay $75,000 in restitution, was released from prison after serving less than seven months.

Hannah Ellis, senior public relations major and friend of Ryan, said she felt May’s release was unfair.

Ellis also called Vantrease’s request to be transferred

to the special correctional facility “offensive” and “ridiculous.”

“It confuses me why Vantrease and his family think that what he did to Ryan doesn’t deserve harsh punishment,” she said. “It’s time for Vantrease to realize the harm and damage that he has done to someone’s life and serve his time.”

Daniel Brewster, a sociology professor who has helped organize several fundraisers in support of the Diviney family, said he felt May’s release

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was an example of the flaws in the American judicial system.

“Our criminal justice system seems to ignore the crimes of individuals if, while in the prison system, they exhibit ‘good behavior’,” he said.

“The idea is that the person has so quickly been rehabilitated that they can go back into society, thus again making the victim’s family feel slighted by the system.”

Brewster, who attended May’s trial, said the “light” sentencing May received did not surprise him.

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Graduates file in to their seats at the 2011 Eberly College Commencement Ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum.

“I feel like the more affluent (May) family was able to get a better attorney who was able to sway the uneducated jury in a way that made Jonathan seem less culpable,” he said.

Brewster said he felt both men should remain in prison until Ryan is able to make a full recovery.

“May will be able to enjoy his summer with his friends and family, whether it be taking trips to the beach or enjoying the warm weather.

Despite support from many local officials, West Virginia University fans and community members are not in support of selling alcohol at Milan Puskar Stadium.

More than 70 percent of the responses received in the University’s Board of Governors public comment period were against selling alcohol at West Virginia athletic events. Out of the more than 300 responses, a total of 232 opposed the Athletic Department’s effort to sell beer in Milan Puskar Stadium starting this season.

Athletic Director Oliver Luck proposed the sales of beer in the stadium to the BOG in early April, saying that it would improve fan behavior and curb binge drinking. Luck did not have further comment on the issue after speaking to members of the media in April.

One of the comments simply read “NO!” Others read of negative experiences at Milan Puskar Stadium prior to this proposal and said if the policy passes, they would stop coming to games.

Most of those against the policy said selling beer at football games would not improve fan behavior. Some said it would increase WVU’s reputation of bad fan behavior and that it was simply a money-

making opportunity.

The public comment period ended last Friday.

“We tried to look at this situation in a pretty straightforward, realistic way and look at what is actually happening at games as opposed to what our policies say,” Luck said in April.

The BOG will vote on the policy change at its June 3 meeting in Charleston, W.Va., said BOG Chairwoman Carolyn Long. The Board will first hear additional information on selling alcohol at Milan Puskar Stadium from Luck and will have the opportunity to ask Luck questions in the public session before voting.

Long wouldn’t give her opinion on the issue, saying; “This will be a Board decision, and that’s what needs to be done. It’s not my personal opinion.”

Long has forwarded every BOG member the emails and paper comments, which were made public today on its website.

“We do appreciate all the comments. They will be read,” Long said. “Most of the board members, I think, at this point have read most of them. I’ve read them all.”

Local and University officials like Morgantown Mayor Bill Byrne and University Police Chief Bob Roberts have

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A soon-to-be graduate adjusts her mortarboard before walking to her seat and joining her Soon-to-be graduate Christina Murphy shakes hands with West Virginia University fellow seniors for the West Virginia University Eberly College Commencement Ceremony faculty members at the 2011 Eberly College Commencement Ceremony Sunday afSunday afternoon at the Coliseum. ternoon at the Coliseum.

Davis college interim dean named, search continues

By Gina DaBaldo Correspondent

The West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design has relaunched its search for a new dean.

The college previously held interviews for three finalists, who had an opportunity to speak to faculty, students and staff at WVU, but none of the candidates were selected.

Dr. Rudolph P. Almasy has been appointed as the interim dean of the college, effective

July 1.

“I am excited to accept this appointment and help the Davis College get through this interim year”, Almasy said. “I do hope to begin some efforts at strategic planning, which prepare a new dean to begin acting on the University’s Strategic Planning Document 2020.”

Almasy will serve while the newly re-formed search committee, lead by Dean of the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Robert Jones, relaunches a search for the new

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“There was a strong sentiment to look outside the (Davis) College,” said Provost Michelle Wheatly, who appointed Almasy.

Wheatly said Almasy was capable to serve as interim dean of the Davis College because of his previous experience as an interim dean of the Eberly college.

“As an interim dean and someone not affiliated with the Davis College until now, I need to gather information and talk to many individu-

als to determine the College’s next directions, especially in continuing its successes in funded research,” Almasy said.

The new search committee consists of eleven members ranging from professors and associate professors from the Davis College, as well as students and visiting committee members.

“We plan to move full steam ahead,” Wheatly said.

The committee members

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Erica Smith, left, a WVU graduate, does situps while Nina Glisan, right, a graduate student pursuing her masters degree in public health, holds her feet. The situps are done as part of a fitness assessment for the start of Summer Fit Camp at the Rec Center.

By Charles Young City Editor

West Virginia University’s Student Recreation Center will host a summer Fit Camp to help students and faculty members lose weight and stay fit during the summer months.

The eight-week program, which is divided into personal training, group workouts and nutritional coach-

ing, is aimed at helping obese and overweight participants lose substantial amounts of weight.

Nancy Oliverio, manager of fitness and wellness for the Rec Center, is overseeing the program and said one of the camp’s main goals would be to educate participants about good lifestyle choices.

“It’s a program to

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One more year West Virginia forward Kevin Jones decided to return for his senior season instead of entering the NBA Draft.

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Continued from page 1 supported Luck’s effort to sell alcohol. University President James P. Clements said he supported the effort to look into the matter and Luck’s early April presentation to the BOG made “a lot of good sense.”

WVU could make anywhere from $500,000 to $1.2 million per season by selling alcohol, Luck said. That number is dependent upon multiple factors, however, like weather and attendance, among others. It hasn’t been decided what that revenue will go to.

The NCAA doesn’t have a rule against schools selling alcohol at stadiums, but it bans alcohol at its championship events. Athletic conferences such as the Big East Conference have the right to ban alcohol sales, but the Big East doesn’t, said Chuck Sullivan, the conference’s director of communications, last month.

West Virginia would become the sixth Big East football-play-

ing member to approve alcohol sales throughout its stadium, joining the University of Cincinnati, the University of Connecticut, the University of Louisville, the University of South Florida and Syracuse University. West Virginia currently serves alcohol only in luxury suites, as does the University of Pittsburgh. Rutgers State University prohibits alcohol everywhere in its stadium Of the six Bowl Championship Series conferences – the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC – the Big East is the only one in which most schools permit alcohol sales in their stadiums’ general seating areas.

No Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 or SEC schools sell beer in those areas, according to officials from those conferences.

The SEC has a policy banning alcohol altogether in its schools’ stadiums. Miami is the only ACC school that sells alcohol in general seating areas, and that’s because of a lease agreement with Sun Life Stadium, said Michael Kelly, as-

sociate commissioner for football operations for the ACC, last month.

Sodexo, one of the largest concessionaires in the United States, would handle obtaining an alcohol license and training workers. Sodexo has contracts with 41 college stadiums.

It serves alcohol in concession areas at fewer than five and in luxury suites at fewer than 20, said Sodexo spokeswoman Monica Zimmer last month.

WVU will also have to look into infrastructure changes, like how fans flow through the concourse areas of the stadium and where beer concessions would make the most sense. There may also need to be more restrooms added, Luck said.

There could also be the addition of a “family-friendly” section to Milan Puskar Stadium in the future, which would discourage beer consumption in that area. It could happen, Luck said, as early as this season.

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Wednesday May 18, 2011

Student receives leadership award

By Amy Rogers Correspondent

Jenna Hardy, a junior biochemistry major at West Virginia University, has been awarded the Kenneth D. Gray Student Leadership award for 2010-2011.

Students are nominated by someone who has viewed the candidate in a leadership role like a professor, faculty or student. Faculty or students must recognize the nominated student as an exemplary in leadership and creativity.

“It was a nice change to see that this year, the recipient was tied to sports clubs,” said Ron Justice, director of Student Organizations Services. “This year’s winner came from a little different background.”

Academic performance, outstanding community service, leadership excellence and participation in organizations with a leadership role are the main criterion on which candidates are judged, Justice said.

Hardy is an active leader in many student-led organizations. She has been involved in Adventure WV since she was a freshman. She also has led two trips for the group.

She is also the treasurer and a founding member of

the Outdoor Adventure Club.

The club used to be campus sponsored until funds were depleted in the early 2000s.

Hardy worked with leaders from the club to bring Outdoor Adventure Club back to WVU. Outdoor Adventure Club plans a few major outdoor trips each year. Trips included fishing and skiing trips at Canaan Valley and skydiving during Bridge Day in October in Fayetteville, W.Va., Hardy said.

Hardy is also the vice president of the Ski Team at WVU, has just been elected President for the 2011-2012 year for the Global Medical Brigade and is highly involved at the WVU Student Recreation Center.

Each year, the Global Medical Brigade takes a group to Honduras to provide medical services alongside the Global Dental Brigade. These two groups work in conjunction to assist underprivileged societies.

Hardy described the trip to Honduras as amazing and said it was something more people should experience.

“The Honduras trip really teaches you to be grateful for what you have,” she said.

Hardy said winning the award left her speechless.

“I was honored just to be

nominated for it. I was just blown away,” she said.

Hardy met James P. Clements and Gray on the night she received the award.

“I felt comfortable talking to Clements and Gray after meeting both of them. They were very down-to-earth and approachable,” she said. “I know they care about the students.”

Justice said all of the past winners of the award have been very successful in their careers at WVU. The winners have made an impact on their community and WVU, he said.

“This year’s winner is no different,” said Justice.

“Hardy has had a huge impact on the Adventure WV program.”

The award is named in the honor of the current WVU Vice President for Student Affairs, Kenneth D. Gray. However, this award has been given for almost 10 years now.

Among the past winners are Jeremy Hatcher, chairperson of the Mountaineer Maniacs; Tiffany Taylor and Stephanie Taylor, who were both involved in Golden Key and SGA; and Pat Brooks, who went on to become an attorney. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Graduates leave the Coliseum following the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Graduation Sunday afternoon.

jump-start fitness, get people on the right track to nutrition, and hopefully, after the eight weeks are up, they will carry on with that,” she said.

Before entering the program, participants will receive a pre-assessment physical to determine eligibility.

The assessment will include a one-mile walk, a pushup test, a curl-up test, a sit and reach test as well as measurements of weight, body fat and girth.

During the course of the camp, participants are required to attend at least two boot camp-style group workouts per week, meet with a personal trainer at least once a week and schedule appointments with a nutrition coach, Oliverio said.

Each week of the camp, the participant who attends the most sessions will receive a prize. Three prizes will also be given out at the end of the program.

Upon completion of the program, participants will undergo a post-assessment, in which they will be asked to complete the same tests and measurements from the preassessment to compare results and show their progress.

Jeff Berryman, associate director of the Rec Center, said summer Fit Camp is a great way for students to avoid being idle during their

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Continued from page 1 include Cindy Beacham, associate professor of design and merchandising; Ken Blemings, associate professor of animal and nutritional sciences; Steve Bonanno, director for Community, Economic & Workforce Development Extension; Donna Dewitt, senior administrative assistant with forest and natural resources; Gerard D’Souza, professor of resource management; Jaclyn Hoover, graduate student in agribusiness management;

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Erica Smith, left, a WVU graduate, has her measurements taken by Nina Glisan, right, a graduate student pursuing her masters degree in public health, for the start of summer Fit Camp at the Rec Center. free summer months.

“Students get on break from school and have a lot of extra time on their hands, and we would like to encourage people to get to the gym and get their workouts,” he said.

Berryman said although Summer Fit Camp and other programs offered at the Rec Center were invaluable resources towards becoming physically fit, he also encouraged students who would not have access to a gym this summer to remain active as

well.

Oliverio said she felt it was important for students to begin forming healthy habits at a young age, so hopefully they would carry them on into adulthood.

“The sooner they make physical activity part of their daily lifestyle, the better it will be for them in the long run. It will be part of their routine, and they will continue after college to be healthy adults,” she said.

Eugenia Pena-Yewtukhiw, associate professor of plant and soil sciences; Todd Petty, associate professor of soil and natural resources; Roger Sherman; State Senator Bob Williams; and Matt Wilson, assistant professor of animal and nutritional sciences.

“We want someone who could provide a 21st century view of the units housed in the college and who can appreciate all the different entities”, Wheatly said.

Almasy has served as interim dean for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences three times previously. He was also a professor of Eng-

lish and oversaw the Business English Program and the Undergraduate Writing Laboratory.

“The Davis College, central to WVU’s land-grant mission, is one of the University’s most important colleges, doing great things with the resources and staff it has,” Almasy said. “It appears to be a college very student-centered, and that is something to celebrate”.

Almasy will be taking over for Cameron Hackney, who served as dean for the past eleven years.

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Continued from page 1 Ryan, on the other hand, will most likely not be able to enjoy his summer,” Ellis said.

On April 19, Ken posted an update on his blog about Ryan’s condition. According to the post, recent brain scans have shown signs of improvement.

Ellis said she regularly visits Ryan at his parents’ home.

“He is fighting like hell to wake up,” Ellis said. “All I know is that Ryan has all of the love and support he could ever need, and when he wakes up we will all be by his side cheering for him on the road to recovery.”

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Wednesday May 18, 2011

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ to visit CAC this Weekend

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The touring cast of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ during the finale of a musical number. The show stars Emily Behny, Dane Agostinis and Logan Denninghoff.

by Christina Gutierrez A&E Writer

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is finally coming to Morgantown. This weekend, the story that many have know and love will be brought to life at the Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University.

Directed by Rob Roth, the award-winning production features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Originally writ-

ten by Linda Woolverton, the story of “Beauty and the Beast” has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.

With its award-winning animation and music, Disney took the story to new heights.

The musical is now an international sensation and has been performed in 21 countries for more than 35 million people.

It is the story of Belle and her unexpected friendship with the Beast. Belle, a beautiful young girl who just doesn’t seem to

fit into her provincial town, sets out to rescue her father after he’s been captured by the Beast, a former prince who has been cursed with a monstrous form.

When the Beast agrees to let Belle stay captive in place of her father. After several encounters with her new friends in the enchanted castle, she comes to find that the former prince may not be so incapable of love after all.

The lead roles of Belle and

the Beast are played by Emily Behny and Dane Agostinis, respectively.

The stage play is based on the film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1991, the original film itself based on the French fairy tale with the same title.

The musical is produced by NETworks Presentations and is brought to us as part of the University Arts Series. There will be three shows between May 20th and 21st.

Ali Daly, public relations specialist with WVU Arts & Entertainment, is responsible for the show’s publicity. Although this weekend will mark her first time viewing the play, she looks forward to a large turnout.

“It’s a universally loved production, and I know it’s going to be great,” Daly said.

This musical take is really one for the whole family. According to Daly, the range of viewers will be nothing short of diverse.

“The great thing about this show,” Daly said, “is that is really does appeal to all ages: young children, their parents and even students.”

Tickets are still available and range in price from $42 to $57 and $32 for WVU students.

They can be purchased at the Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling at 304-293-SHOW. christina.gutierrez@mail.wvu.edu

‘Brink’ should only be played Three simple ways to make your for the multiplayer experience Morgantown summer go faster Jamie Carbone

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A&E Editor

I remember when I first heard about “Brink.”

The video showcased a parkour-influenced, first-person shooter where every man was out for himself.

The best part of it was that it was being produced by Bethesda, and, although I had barely heard of developer Splash Damage, Bethesda had just made me a fan thanks to its work on “Fallout 3.”

Then the game came out, and I feel like the initial trailer and the final product are two very different things.

“Brink” tells the story of the Ark, a floating city on a flooded Earth, which is in the middle of a civil war between rebel and security forces.

The security forces wish to continue living on the Ark and continue to be shut off from whatever may have survived in the outside world, while the rebels want to be free of their floating home and the security force’s oppression, and see if they can once again live off of the Earth itself.

Players choose which side to support and design a character to fight for whatever way of life they have sided with.

Each faction has several playable missions, as well as a couple of “What-if?” missions, through which they will either defend or attack various points and complete their goals.

Players can choose between four classes: soldier, engineer, medic and operative, each of which has various abilities, such as giving out more ammo or reviving fallen teammates, adding a strategic element.

The various classes may also be needed for specific objectives, with operatives having to hack computers and engineers needing to fix broken equipment. Some classes are also able to buff their teammates, increasing their health or damage in the midst of combat.

Helping teammates and completing goals will net players experience points to spend on new abilities for any of the playable classes, as well ones that will apply to the character, regardless of their current class.

When it comes to designing their characters, the players’ options are initially few but, as they complete missions and level up, it unlocks more for

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The only playable gender is cake and, at the end of the male, at least as far as I can tell. day, not very filling.

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The game also has a series of challenges available for players to get them used to the various objectives they’ll have to meet during gameplay.

The more challenges they complete, the more gun modifications they unlock, which can be used to tweak their weapons.

In multiplayer, since you’re playing with real people, the AI problems are mostly avoided, and what you have instead is a truly entertaining game where teamwork will always yield the beast result.

Even with the enjoyable multiplayer, this game falls short in a number of areas. The parkour elements, while still present, seem to have been heavily downplayed, and, outside of cutscenes where a few soldiers complain to one another, there isn’t much story 1 to speak of.

It honestly feels like there isn’t enough content to call this a full blown game, especially considering the fact that your average gamer can complete both campaigns in a couple of hours, no problem.

Sure, gamers can redesign their characters, unlock

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Finally.

Spring semester has ended, and the hustle and bustle of the city as receded to a state of relaxation and serenity.

The real signs of summer came in the form of end of the year celebrations, freshmen moving out of dorms and the noticeable difference in traffic and parking availability.

Oh, how sweet the summertime is.

While most of the student population looks forward to climbing into their parents’ cars and heading home for the summer break, some students are still here in Morgantown left wondering what they can do to pass the time until the upcoming fall semester.

While the student life of Morgantown simmers down dramatically during the summer months, there are still many things the student population can be a part of to keep up productivity and even get some of those pesky classes out of the way. Two birds with one stone.

Part-time employment is a resort many students turn to while school is out. Earning a

little spending cash for those books, rent or even just the soon-to-come weekends in Morgantown is a great way to stay busy.

Because of the lack of students in the area during the summer, many businesses are looking to hire replacement help during the summer, so the chances of landing a job you are pulling for have increased. Plus, if you get in good with the boss during the summer, that job may be secured during the school year, if you still want it.

Another attractive choice for students in the Morgantown area is to take some summer courses to help get some more credit hours before the upcoming year. West Virginia University offers several courses during the summer spanning across every major, and many of them can be taken from the comfort of your own home.

Online courses are a great way to get some of those pesky GECs out of the way without weighing down your fall schedule.

The only warning about summer courses is because of their shortened duration, the information comes a lot faster, and it may be a lot to take in. In the end, getting those classes and hours out of the way is well worth the sacrifice.

But with it being summer and all, don’t forget that the great outdoors are also an option. From swimming to hiking, there are plenty of spots in the areas surrounding Morgantown to pitch a tent and have a good time, be it by yourself or with friends.

Locations such as Blue Hole are popular for a good reason.

While the majority of fun comes during the academic year, Morgantown still offers plenty of opportunities for students to use their summer to the fullest. From employment to courses, there’s no reason spending your summer in Morgantown should be anything but a successful experience. jakob.potts@mail.wvu.edu

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Wednesday May 18, 2011

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Students should make the most of summer This month, approximately 4,000 students graduated from WVU’s main campus. For many of these graduates, this summer marks their entrance into the “real world”.

After many seemingly endless years in the educational system, they are finally applying the knowledge and skills they have gained over these many years to their respective careers.

For those of us who are still navigating our way through college, summer presents itself with many opportunities that should not go to waste.

While it is certainly important to enjoy the nice weather and get in some relaxation after a long, stressful school year, it is also important to be productive.

The summer is the ideal time of year to advance one’s personal and professional goals outside of the classroom.

There are a number of enriching activities students can partake in to help them meet these goals, whether or not they are taking summer classes.

Shadowing/Interning It is not uncommon for college students to be undecided

when it comes to their long term professional goals. Job shadowing and interning are great ways to get a feel for a profession you’re interested in.

While internships usually require applying well in advance, job shadowing isn’t typically as formal and can easily be set up.

Research Doing research in your field of study will not only look great on your resume or graduate school application, but it also provides you with the opportunity to apply what you’ve been learning in the classroom to the solving of real world problems.

Professors are always looking for motivated students to help with their research projects. If you enquire broadly, finding a research position in your department of interest will not be too difficult. This can be a very rewarding experience, regardless of your major.

Volunteer Volunteering your time to a worthy cause is another great way to lead a productive summer. There is never a shortage of organizations that need volunteers.

Once again, the key is to enquire broadly. If you are in the

Morgantown area this summer, contacting the Center for Civic Engagement (cce@ mail.wvu.edu) is a great way to keep up with volunteering opportunities.

These are just a few examples of the many opportunities students can take advantage of during the summer.

Whether by traveling to new places, finally getting in shape, doing research or volunteering, summer is a great time to work toward accomplishing one’s goals.

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Drilling of wells near public water supply is dangerous Michael levy columnist

Drilling is set to begin today on a pair of Marcellus Shale gas wells just upstream of Morgantown’s public drinking water supply intake.

The wells will make use of hydraulic fracturing, the controversial technique that releases methane from deep underground and has a history of damaging the environment and human health.

Explosions, fires and the spewing of toxic chemicals into the environment have all resulted from Marcellus gas wells in the region, just in the last year.

A blowout in Clearfield County, Pa last summer led to a four-day, 50 feet high fire and the release of more than a million gallons of fracking water, including carcinogens, biocides and radioactive metals, into a state forest.

Luckily, there were no streams nearby.

If a similar event happened at one of the Morgantown wells, those chemicals would turn our drinking water into a toxic cocktail in minutes.

According to the Morgantown Utility Board, Morgantown gets more than 90 percent of its drinking water from the Monongahela River, and the water intake is a mere 3,000 feet from the wells. Any water that leaked from the site into the river would have to travel only 1, 500 feet to reach our drinking supply.

Accidents aren’t the exception with these wells – they are the norm.

The Pennsylvania Land

Trust Association recently compiled data on citations given to Marcellus well drillers. After excluding citations that did not “directly endanger the environment and/or the safety of communities,” they found that the most-cited companies had an average of 0.76 citations per well. Even the best company, Range Resources, had 0.13 citations per well.

In other words, if everything is done in the best possible manner, there is a 13 percent chance per well of a situation that directly endangers the environment or public safety.

So, with two wells, we have a one-in-four shot of a really bad situation.

Incredibly, the Monongalia County Commission is subsidizing this development via roads and infrastructure.

The subsidies use tax increment financing, which involves issuing bonds to pay for infrastructure improvement on the projection that the improvements will lead to increased tax revenues that can be used to repay the bonds.

In other words, any increase to the tax base these wells may have produced has already been used to build the roads that make the drilling possible.

Commission President Asel Kennedy said, “If they follow best management practices, there shouldn’t be a problem. I think you can drill for shale gas and not damage the environment.”

No, you cannot drill and not damage the environment.

A well pad completely destroys the acres of land it occupies. Scores of heavy trucks burn fuel, day in, day out, to

A worker connects a hose at a Marcellus Shale drilling rig in Lone Pine, Pa. transport wastewater from the can smoke cigarettes and not site. And drill tailings, flow- get lung cancer. It’s true, but it back, and wastewater end up ignores the causality entirely.

Here are some questions somewhere where they inevitably harm the environment. that we, as residents of MorIf Kennedy is talking about gantown, ought to consider.

What chance are we willing the more extreme damages to which drilling can lead – ex- to take that ammonium perplosions, fires, release of toxic sulfate, which causes difficulty chemicals into the environ- breathing, will be released ment – it is possible that a well into the air? As you consider may not produce any of those that, keep in mind that the catastrophes, but the risk is wells are just over a mile from never zero. Even if the drilling Westwood Middle School. operation follows every best What odds are we willing to practice, there is still a signif- accept for the release of benicant chance that something zalkonium chloride, which is will go wrong. toxic to aquatic invertebrates To say you can drill for shale at concentrations of several gas without damaging the en- parts per billion? vironment is like saying you What probability would you

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accept of an explosion that throws a 12-by-8-foot oil storage tank further than 200 feet?

Just such an oil tank missile was created in Indiana Township, Pa, last summer, when two workers were killed while it took responders 11 hours to get to the site.

How about a fire that burns for over a week?

There was one of those last September in Marshall County, W.Va., where it injured seven people.

What concentration of carcinogens are you willing to accept in your drinking water?

A review by the Associated Press found that despite Pennsylvania’s efforts to con-

trol pollution from fracking, wastewater treatment plants have struggled to keep levels of cancer-causing trihalomethanes under federal limits.

Finally, consider this: Why were these permits issued without any consultation of the public or the Morgantown Utility Board? And why did development of the well pad site begin before the public knew about the wells?

Had enough?

Join us in protest. We’re meeting at the courthouse today at 10 a.m. For more info, search Facebook for “Rally Against Gas Drilling in Morgantown.”

Osama bin Laden’s death must not also be the death of our values Marc Anderson The daily Cougar

Uwire Even in death, Osama bin Laden managed to strike heavily against the United States. Unlike his past aggressions, his aim was not towards brick and mortar but at the very ideals and principles of our nation. In his final act, bin Laden exposed a certain level of decay that has taken hold of our country since the Twin Towers fell nearly ten years ago.

What he has revealed is a nation still gripped by a nebulous type of fear that has robbed us of our notions of justice, honor and reverence.

We have regressed to petty vindictiveness, as Americans take to the streets in perverse celebration of one man’s death.

By taking such great pleasure in his killing, our solemn sense of duty-seeking justice is replaced by a sickening blood lust. Bin Laden’s death was necessary and should bring with it a sense of satisfaction. But to revel in it, to parade around his demise, elevates the man to mythical proportions in a twisted sort of veneration of evil.

For quite some time, bin Laden has been little more than a symbol for terrorists across the world. The U.S.’s dogged pursuit of him severely curtailed his ability to mastermind any further attacks, and, apart from the oc-

casional videotaped diatribe, he had been rendered insignificant. Yet we still feared him.

The name bin Laden became synonymous with terrorism. In effect, we gave him power over us. As long as he remained alive, the nation lived in fear, waiting for the next bomb to go off or plane to fall from the sky.

However, it was not bin Laden who posed a threat.

The fragments of al-Qaida and other jihadist factions clamored to destroy us with intensity far more menacing than the hamstrung coward bin Laden had become. It is not that we were oblivious to these legitimate dangers; we simply gave bin Laden too much credit.

As a result, his death brings

us an unfounded sense of relief. The removal of such an impotent figurehead does very little to increase our safety and potentially lulls us into a false sense of security.

Killing bin Laden was a victory for the U.S., but not a triumphant routing of world terrorism. It is foolhardy to behave as if we’ve won the Super Bowl when all we’ve done is complete a pass.

And even this small achievement is a solemn one, as thousands of innocent people are dead because of the actions guided by one man.

The fact that bin Laden is no longer alive does nothing to bring them back.

Make no mistake, bin Laden deserved to be killed.

His final act of resistance to being apprehended sealed his

fate and precluded the U.S. from capturing him alive.

More than likely, he never intended to be taken alive, knowing full well that his imprisonment would be both humiliating and demoralizing for his followers.

In addition, by dying at the hands of U.S. soldiers, bin Laden will almost certainly become a martyr for thousands of ideologues and alQaida sympathizers. However, America’s exuberant outpouring of jubilation is only adding to bin Laden’s appeal.

Such celebrations indicate to others that one man can pose such a threat to an entire nation that his death is nothing less than salvation from destruction.

We as a nation have every

right be proud, even happy that Osama bin Laden has been killed.

But our response should reflect the true significance of his demise. Bin Laden was a marginalized figurehead. Our initial relief must be tempered by continued vigilance and pursuit of those who wish to do us harm.

The U.S. must also remember that we sought and obtained justice – not vengeance. Our revelry and raucous behavior indicates just the opposite.

We cannot allow ourselves to be reduced to such depravity or else the difference between the enemy and ourselves becomes blurred. And ruined principles are often harder to replace than any fallen building.

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Marvel’s ‘Thor’ raises bar for comic book-based films Jamie Carbone A&E Editor

As comic book franchises go, “Thor” hasn’t received a whole lot of attention.

When people think of popular characters, odds are they think of the likes of Spider-Man and Batman before the son of Odin.

Yet Marvel’s latest film, “Thor,” gives the blonde bruiser the spotlight, exposing him to many film fans for the first time.

“Thor” tells the story of not only the Norse god, but also of his father’s kingdom, starting with Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Asgardians, as he wages war against the Frost Giants and their king, Laufey.

After Odin’s victory, the film skips ahead to happier times as he educates his sons, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), about the proper traits of being king, as one of them will gain the title someday.

Soon, Thor is all grown up and about to be crowned ruler himself when a small group of Frost Giants attack, and, after Thor’s temper gets the best of him, he leads a squad of Asgardian warriors to the realm of Jotunheim, the land of the Frost Giants, against his fa-

ther’s wishes.

Thor and his mighty hammer Mjolnir can’t resist the call to battle, and, after a long fight and being saved by Odin, Thor ends up banished to Earth, no longer worthy to wield his weapon and use his god-like powers.

While getting used to his new environment, Thor encounters Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard), two physicists who don’t know what to make of Thor, as well as SHIELD agent Coulson (Clark Gregg), a recurring character from Marvel’s “Iron Man” franchise.

Thor must now find a way to return to his home realm, as, without him, Loki is next in line to become ruler, and, as a trickster god, not everything seems right in Asgard.

Marvel has knocked another one out of the park with this one, and I am willing to say that “Thor” is its best comic book movie yet.

Director Kenneth Branagh, usually known for his Shakespearean adaptations, appears to be able to handle comics just as well, focusing on the important details and character interaction as if it is just as important as the fighting.

The story is also well done, with special kudos going to J. Michael Straczynski, a comic book writer himself whose recent run on the “Thor” comic

has been very enjoyable.

My only complaint with it would be that once Thor gets to earth, perhaps things move a little too fast for viewers to understand what is going on.

Little-known composer Patrick Doyle also deserves some credit, as his score combines the necessary wonders of both fantasy and science and is everything a film score should be.

Yet it all would not have come together so wonderfully if not for the cast.

Hemsworth is perfect for the pretty boy of Asgard, bringing a strong blend of humor and courage to the role of Thor, a job I doubt many others would be able to do.

The same goes for Hopkins as Odin, as it seems this was the role he was born to play.

Oscar-winner Portman also brings a lot to her character as both a love interest and a character in her own right, showing that, after “V for Vendetta,” the actress really does shine in comic book-based films.

The Warriors Three, a group of Asgardians played by Ray Stevenson, Tadanobu Asano and Joshua Dallas also steal every scene they’re in, with special mention going to Stevenson’s character Volstagg, wonderful in both the comics and this movie.

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‘Thor,’ starring Chris Hemsworth, is about a god that has been banished to Earth until he becomes worthy of his mighty hammer. The film is based on the Marvel Comics character. pected of a god of mischief, but his reserved way of playing it seems like it will lead to a bigger payoff in later films.

Even the bit roles seem to have popular names cast in them to give this film more clout, such as Rene Russo as Thor’s mother, Frigga, and Kat Dennings as Foster’s assistant, Darcy.

Besides Gregg, this film heavily references other franchises in the Marvel line, such

as a Tony Stark name drop and a not-so-subtle reference to the Hulk.

It also foreshadows the future Avengers film somewhat, with Jeremy Renner appearing as future Avenger Hawkeye for one segment and the aftercredits scene featuring yet another appearance of Samuel L. Jackson as super-spy Nick Fury.

While these references are put in there for comic book

fans to enjoy, your average movie-goer won’t lose anything by not knowing who these characters are and will still have fun with this film.

If “Thor” is the direction that Marvel wishes its films to go in, I cannot wait for “Captain America.”

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Brand new TV shows will make Venezuelans start rapping for Peace a hot summer cooler, better

HBO show ‘Game of Thrones’ starring Sean Bean. The show is based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire.’

jesse tabit a&e writer

I find that a good way to cool down during these sizzling summer months is to head inside and watch an episode or two of a popular show that catches my interest. So, here is a list of the summer’s hottest, most anticipated television series. Hopefully, one of them catches your eye.

“Game of Thrones” Like a violent game of chess, this original series follows several kings, queens and warriors living in a medieval, yet fantastical world, battling for a throne.

The critically acclaimed show, which stars Sean Bean (“The Lord of the Rings”) and Lena Headey (“Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles”), made its debut April 17 and will conclude June 19.

It is based off of the first entry in a series of books titled “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin. “Game of Thrones” can be seen Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO. “Falling Skies” From executive producer Steven Spielberg, this highly anticipated sci-fi saga will follow a group of humans after aliens have invaded earth.

Noah Wyle (“ER”) and Moon Bloodgood (“Terminator Salvation”) headline the cast, and you can see the series premiere

Sunday, June 19, on TNT. “True Blood” Season four looks to be just as violent, sexy and addictive as season three with Sookie, Jason, Bill, Tara, Jessica and Eric back in their natural habitat of Bon Temps. From the promos, it looks as if our friends will be dealing with, among other dangers, witches. The series returns Sunday, June 26, on HBO. “Franklin & Bash” I know what you’re thinking: Another courtroom drama?

Sigh. Yes, it could end up just being mediocre; however, “Franklin and Bash” has something similar to “Boston Legal” up its sleeve with its two main characters, both attorneys, bringing a lax attitude and sense of humor to the court.

The courtroom comedy/ drama starring Breckin Meyer (“Road Trip”) and Mark Paul Gosselaar (“Saved by the Bell”) premieres Sunday, June 19, on TNT. “Rookie Blue” This Canadian police procedural series follows five rookie cops as they adjust to being on the force. From its promos, the show seems to have heart and wit and looks to be an interesting diversion from the standard hardcore cop dramas of yesteryear.

The characters’ sense of innocence and discovery as they transition from the academy to the rough streets of Toronto seems like compelling stuff.

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into the mix, and it looks as if this one may be a winner. Look for the premiere Thursday, June 16, on ABC. “Grimm” Along the lines of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Supernatural” comes this story of a detective with powers that allow for sight of the mystical.

Not long after discovering these powers, Nick Burckhardt (David Giuntoli) discovers that classic “monster” fables (most notably from “The Brothers Grimm”) are actually real.

Though the special effects didn’t blow me away in the show’s preview, there looked to be enough action and interesting characters to warrant a viewing. Also, it can’t hurt that the show comes from the executive producers of “Buffy” and “Angel.” Look for it this fall on NBC. “Up All Night” Christina Applegate and Will Arnett star in this hilarious-looking comedy about the life of a couple and the adjustments they make to support their newborn.

With talented actors and executive producer Lorne Michaels (“Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock”), “Up All Night” looks to be a very promising show in the vein of “Parks and Recreation” and “Modern Family.”

The series can be seen this fall on NBC. jesse.tabit@mail.wvu.edu

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — As a teenager, Wilmer Espinoza carried two handguns and belonged to a gang of hired killers.

For as little as $700, they would stalk and slay people their clients wanted eliminated.

Today, the 30-year-old carries only a worn Bible in his jacket pocket, and he has traded his band of assassins for another group: Christian rappers who preach for peace in some of Latin America’s most violent slums.

Espinoza and his rapper friends grew up in a country where thousands of young people die in gun violence each year, and in a city where dozens of bodies regularly fill the morgue in a single weekend.

Government officials say Venezuela suffered 48 homicides per 100,000 residents last year, making the country among Latin America’s most violent.

Surviving that carnage meant a radical personal change, Espinoza said, starting with the day seven years ago when he destroyed his guns – a pistol, two revolvers and a shotgun – by cutting them into pieces with a grindstone. He did it to leave the past behind completely, at the urging of his mother and a rapper friend.

He now uses the stage name “Kaminante,” or Walker, because he sees himself as “someone who walks on, who advances, who doesn’t look back.” He credits divine intervention in his recovery from gunshot wounds that nearly left him paralyzed a decade ago.

“There are people in the barrios who need a message,” said Espinoza, a soft-spoken and bespectacled man with closecropped hair. “We offer them hope.”

The rap group to which he belongs, Los Mas Fuertes Records, or The Strongest Ones Records, was founded three years ago and is one of several distinct grass-roots efforts by Caracas hip-hop artists who use music to reach out to troubled teenagers and give them an outlet to express themselves.

Polls show Venezuelans consider violent crime the country’s top problem, and the issue has become fodder for political debate. President Hugo Chavez’s government has only sporadically released murder

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One evening last month, they began their show in the orange glow of a streetlight on a dirt road, among bare brick homes with barred windows and shacks made of corrugated zinc.

Microphone in hand, Espinoza rocked back and forth singing: “Wake up, wake up!

The trumpets have sounded!”

After the song, he confessed to the crowd: “I used to be a thug. ... Glory to God for what he did in my life.”

The crowd responded enthusiastically to the message, clapping for Espinoza and two other rappers whose songs also dealt with turning away from crime.

Joe D’Cristo, whose real name is Jose Herrera and who founded the group, paused for a prayer and a short speech, saying killings have become so frequent in Venezuela partly due to decaying values.

“I’m putting out a call to the youth and the people of this barrio who want to change society,” said the bearded Herrera, who wore a tight black T-shirt emblazoned with the word “Revolution.”

After the concerts, young men regularly approach Herrera and the other rappers interested in joining the group, which had been unique in Caracas for preaching a Christian message. Years ago, Herrera befriended Espinoza and helped him get into Christian rap. Their small recording label is now working with more than 30 young artists, and it’s produced more than a dozen

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The rappers sometimes get teary-eyed in the studio about the experiences described in their lyrics, many of which address the violence around them.

“The street is sick,” rapped Edgar “Edu Ministro” Peroza in the studio one afternoon. “It needs to be healed. What the street needs, it needs peace. ...

What the street needs, it needs a change.”

Espinoza said he lost track of how many people he killed with his gang, often in drive-by shootings. He declined to discuss details. Like most homicides in Venezuela, the cases went unsolved.

Espinoza never went to prison for murder, though he was jailed nine times on other charges such as assault, and each time got out when his partners bribed authorities on his behalf.

“It really weighs on me, all the people I harmed,” Espinoza said. He hopes his music can help pay society back, at least partly, for his crimes.

But even in his new life, the street regularly reminds him of who he once was.

He recently happened upon the body of a 16-year-old boy whom he knew, shot dead while riding through the neighborhood on his motorcycle.

With tears, Espinoza mourned yet another one lost.

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FEATURE OF THE DAY TELETECH will have a recruitment table in the Mountainlair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full time summer jobs are available. Students can apply online at www. hirepoint.com

May 19 Job Ready Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morgantown National Guard Armory. This event is open to the public and participants should dress professionally and bring copies of theirresume.

Every Wednesday W V U F I R S T B O O K A DV ISORY BOARD meets at 7 p.m. in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair. Students and faculty are welcome to attend and get involved with First Book and the WVU Advisory Board. For more information, email wvu@ firstbook.org.

CYCLING CLUB meets at 8 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair. For more information, visit www.WVUcycling.com.

WVU ULTIMATE CLUB/TEAM meets at 5 p.m. at the WVU Intramural Fields and is always looking for new participants. Experience playing ultimate frisbee isn’t necessary. For more information, email Zach at wvultimate@yahoo. com or visit www.sugit.org.

WVU-ACLU meets at 6 p.m. in the Monongalia Room of the Mountainlair.

TAI CHI is taught from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Other class times are available. For more information, call 304-319-0581.

CATHOLICS ON CAMPUS meets at 8 p.m. at 1481 University Ave. For more information, call 304-296-8231.

ESL CONVERSATION TABLE meets at 6 p.m. at the Blue Moose Cafe. All nationalities are welcome. The table is sponsored by Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, a member of the United Way family. For more information on Literacy Volunteers, contact Jan at 304-296-3400 or mclv2@ comcast.net.

WVU FENCING CLUB hosts advanced fencing practice from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Stansbury Hall Gym. For more information, email wvufencing@gmail.com or visit www.encingclub.studentorgs.wvu.edu.

AIKIDO BEGINNERS CLASS is held at 6 p.m. at 160 Fayette St. Student rates are available. For more information, email. var3@ cdc.gov.

STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY meets at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of Woodburn Hall . For more information, email ssdp.wvu@ gmail.com.

CHAMPION TRAINING ACADEMY offers free tumbling and stunting from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for those interested in competing on a Coed Open International Level 5 Cheerleading Team. For more information, call 304-291-3547 or email CTA at ctainfo@comcast.net.

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ics such as nutrition, sexual health and healthy living are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELLWVU Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well.wvu.edu/wellness.

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

N A R COT I C S A N O N Y M O U S meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www. mrscna.org.

A LCO H O L I C S A N O NYM O U S meets daily. To find a meeting, visit www.aawv.org. For those who need help urgently, call 304-291-7918.

CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonprofit organization serving West Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care items and volunteers to support all aspects of the organization’s activities. For more information, call 304-985-0021.

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

SCOT T’S RUN SET TLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@hotmail.com or 304-599-5020.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, contact Michelle Prudnick at 304-598-5180 or 304-598-5185.

FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is available on the first Monday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caritas House office located at 391 Scott Ave. Test results are available in 20 minutes and are confidential. To make an appointment, call 304-293-4117.

For more information, visit www. caritashouse.net.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its oneon-one community-based and school-based mentoring programs. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304-983-2823, ext. 104 or email bigs4kids@yahoo.com.

ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. For more information, call 304-5986094 or email rfh@wvuh.com.

L I T E R AC Y VO LU N T E E R S is seeking volunteers for one on-one tutoring in basic read-

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

MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an allvolunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year.

M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, go to www.m-snap.org.

THE CONDOM CARAVAN will be in Room G304 of the Health Sciences Center on Mondays and the Mountainlair on Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents or five for $1.

I N T E R VA R S I T Y C H R I S T I A N FELLOWSHIP is an interdenominational student-led organization that meets weekly on campus. Everyone is welcome to attend events. For more information, email Daniel at ivcfwvu@yahoo.com or visit the IVCF website at www.wvuiv.org. edu.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. All students and faculty are invited. For more information, email amy.keesee@ mail.wvu.edu.

THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER, located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Research Laboratories, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT PROJECT, a community-building program run by and geared toward young gay or bisexual men 18 to 29, is creating an environment in the Morgantown community where young men can feel empowered to make a difference in their lives. Mpowerment also focuses on HIV and STD prevention education. For more information, call 304-319-1803.

THE MORGANTOWN FUN FACTORY, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to work at the Children’s Discovery Museum of West Virginia. For more information, go to www.thefunfactory.org or email CDMofWV@ gmail.com.

CHRISTIAN HELP, a nonprofit that offers free resources to the less fortunate, is in need of volunteers to assist with its programs. For more information, call 304-296-0221.

CO M M U N I T Y N E W CO M E R S CLUB is a group organized to allow new residents of the Morgantown area an opportunity to gather socially and assimilate into their new home community. For more information, email morgantownnewcomers. com.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you will make a difficult situation work or you will walk away from it. During 2011, you enter a new life cycle in which you need to release what isn’t working. New opportunities will come forward. Relating and how much to give could be key issues, but also areas of tremendous growth. If you are single, you might date several different people until you find the right one. If you are attached, the two of you might take a workshop or class to improve your bond and interactions. SAGITTARIUS often pulls you in very close.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Look for an original idea or solution.

In the process, you could be so distracted that you get nothing done!

Reality hits like a bolt of lightning. Tonight: Now allow your mind to roam.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH After as much uproar as you have experienced lately, a partner might be justified in seizing control. Be honest about that fact. Actually, you might like getting off the hot seat for a while.

Tonight: Accept an invitation for a chat over dinner.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Whatever interrupts your sleep – be it a dream or an actual event – could set you off on the wrong foot this morning. By the afternoon, you’ll see a solution. Allow others to handle the issues. They always want to anyway. Tonight: Just go along with the moment.

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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Pressure might be rather intense in the morning, but it changes radically once you are on track. Creativity, brainstorming and being open to unusual ideas all lead to your ability to move past a situation. Tonight: Let your hair down.

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH You weigh the pros and cons of a situation in the morning. You might not want to discuss it. You bloom in the afternoon, perhaps feeling better than you have in a long time. Realize what is happening with a dear friend or loved one. Pitch in. Tonight: All smiles.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH Use the morning to the max. Zero in on a goal. A meeting could bring unusual or surprising information forward. Pull back and think about what has occurred in the afternoon. Spontaneity draws a great deal of excitement.

Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Your style and approach could be very different than anticipated. Pressure from others could force a review of what has happened. You are heading in a new direction, possibly a more successful one. Tonight: Express what you are thinking and feeling.

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Former WVU linebacker Darryl Talley to be enshrined in College Football Hall of Fame

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Dalton Pepper chases down a loose ball during West Virginia’s NCAA Tournament game against Clemson.

Dalton Pepper to transfer to Temple After weeks of speculation, sophomore guard Dalton Pepper said on Thursday that he will be leaving the West Virginia men’s basketball team and transferring to Temple.

Many media outlets, including CBS Sports, reported on Monday night that Pepper would be leaving, but on Thursday, Pepper made it official on his Twitter page, saying that he was leaving to be closer to his father, who is currently ill.

Pepper was a vital part in West Virginia’s win over Clemson in the second round of the NCAA tournament after he recorded three steals in a minute, late in the game, to help the Mountaineers put the game out of reach.

The Levittown, Pa., native averaged 3.9 points in a little more than 12 minutes per game as a sophomore.

Huggins adds Murray to 2011 recruiting class The West Virginia men’s basketball team added another player to this season’s recruiting class last week.

Aaric Murray, a six-foot-10 center, will be transferring from LaSalle to West Virginia and will be eligible to play in the 2012-13 season after sitting out next year due to NCAA transfer rules.

In his two seasons at LaSalle, Murray started nearly every game and made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. His 143 shots blocked in his first two years already ranked second in school history, and as a sophomore last season, he led the team in points (15.2), rebounds (7.7) and blocks (2.2) per game.

Noreen granted extra year by Big East Last week, the Big East Conference approved a hardship waiver request by West Virginia to allow men’s basketball player Kevin Noreen to play an extra year.

On Jan. 12, Noreen underwent surgery to help repair a ruptured prepatellar bursa on his right knee and missed most of the 2010-11

Jones

Continued from page 10 if he wants to improve his game, as well as his draft stock. Jones said that the main thing they noted he needed to improve was his overall playmaking ability and his consistency at getting to the rim and finishing.

Making those improvements and becoming a better overall player will be vital for Jones, who will be one of just two seniors. WVU lost five seniors to graduation, as well as sophomore guard Dalton Pepper who announced on Tuesday that he would be transferring to Temple.

But with a talented recruiting class coming in, Jones doesn’t think there will be much of a drop-off from last season to 2011, but he does say he thinks the styles of the two teams will be much different.

“Whatever we lack in experience, we will make up for in athleticism and skill,” Jones said. “This is going to be, I think, the most athletic team that I’ve ever played on since I’ve been here.

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Continued from page 10 to ensure it captures at least a share of each of the six major conferences.

Others want to see the formation of a true Big East Network that would compete with entities such as the Big Ten Network.

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season.

The Minneapolis, Minn., native will be a redshirt freshman next season and will have four years of eligibility remaining to play for WVU. Baseball swept by Pitt The West Virginia baseball team was swept by Pittsburgh this weekend.

The Panthers dominated the first game, defeating the Mountaineers 12-1.

WVU (27-21, 13-9 Big East Conference) lost the final games of the series by scores of 5-2 and 10-6, respectively.

Senior shortstop Grant Buckner had a hit in all three games, bringing his streak of reaching base safely to 44 games.

After being swept, the Mountaineers are now in a tie for fourth place in the Big East.

Bland, Neild win Schaus Award The 2011 Fred Schaus Captain’s Award, which is presented each year to West Virginia’s most outstanding team captains, was presented to track and field captain Keri Bland and football captain Chris Neild on Monday.

The winners are selected by the WVU Athletic Council and award the top male and female captains who display great sportsmanship, leadership and represent West Virginia University well in all aspects.

This is the third-straight year that Bland has won the Schaus Award.

She recently helped lead the Mountaineers to a second place finish at the Big East Conference championships.

Neild was the nose tackle and one of the leaders of a WVU defense who was ranked near the top of almost every statistical category in the country this season and was recently selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

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“This is going to be a young, exuberant team, and everybody’s going to be hungry and ready to work, and we definitely have a bad taste in our mouth from last season.”

That “bad taste,” as Jones described it, came in the form of the Mountaineers’ loss in the NCAA Tournament to Kentucky and their first round loss to Marquette in the Big East Conference Tournament.

Jones said that played a big part in his decision to return, and he wants to use his last year in a WVU uniform to try returning the team back to where it was a couple of seasons ago when it won a Big East title and made it to the Final Four.

“I just feel like if I’m going to come back, we’ve got to do it right,” he said. “Me and Truck just want to go out with a bang in our senior year, and I’m sure everybody else just wants to get back to where we were and maybe even further.

“That’s definitely going to be motivation for us this summer when we’re working to get to where we need to be.”

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It is imperative the conference pushes the envelope and maximizes its earning potential.

The lucrative deals the other major conferences have signed necessitates action, for without an increased payout, the Big East will fall behind and may never be able to recover. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Former West Virginia linebacker Darryl Talley was announced as one of the 16 newest members of the 2011 FBS College Football Hall of Fame class on Tuesday.

Talley, a 1982 unanimous first-team all-American, was a standout defensive player for the Mountaineers from 1979 to 1982. In his career, he had 489 tackles and 28 tackles for loss.

“It’s a big deal for me. You think about how many millions of kids play in collegiate athletics and what percentage it is to go there. It’s truly an honor,” Talley said. ”It’s just a great, great opportunity, and I’m eternally grateful for it.”

Talley was a four-year starter and team captain for College Football Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen. Talley is the sixth Mountaineer to enter the Hall of Fame.

“I am absolutely thrilled for my good friend Darryl Talley that he is going to be inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame. What a tremendous honor for not only a great football player, but a great person and one of the best to ever wear a Mountaineer football uniform,” said WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck. “This is a great day not only for Darryl, but for West Virginia University.”

Talley left Morgantown as West Virginia’s all-time leading tackler, a record he held for more than 20 years. Talley led the Mountaineers to the Peach Bowl in 1981 and the Gator Bowl a year later. He was a four-time all-East Region selection and was a twotime winner of the team’s John Russell Award, given to the WVU lineman who best demonstrates spirit and leadership.

“When I got the chance to visit with him in Morgantown back in April for the spring game, I thought he looked excellent, and it was great to see him. I am so proud and happy for him,” said former WVU head coach Frank Cignetti, who recruited Talley to Morgantown.

Talley was a second-round selection in the 1983 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. He played 12 seasons for the Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, starting 187 career outings. The twotime Pro Bowler played in four Super Bowls with Buffalo and was named First Team All-Pro by the Sporting News in 1990 and 1993. Talley logged 38.5 career sacks and forced 17 fumbles.

“He was in my opinion a great college player and a great pro player,” Nehlen said. “What set him apart is that he could play on the line of scrimmage and handle the line of scrimmage or in space because of his great speed. He was a great football player for us.”

Talley currently works as the owner of Sentry Barricades and resides in Orlando, Fla. He also established a charitable foundation in Rochester, N.Y., and he has worked with Anchor House Ministries in Orlando. Inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 1996, Talley is a member of the WVU AllTime Team.

“I’ve never been one to look at something and say, ‘well, that’s not going to happen,’” Talley said of not being selected prior to this year. “All you can ask for is to have an opportunity, and the rest of it is up to you.”

The 2011 College Football Hall of Fame class includes Carlos Alvarez, WR, Florida; Doug English, DL, Texas; Bill Enyart, Oregon State; Ed-

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After his all-American career at West Virginia, Darryl Talley went on to play for the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings and was selected to two Pro Bowls. die George, RB, Ohio State; Marty Lyons, DL, Alabama; Russell Maryland, DL, Miami, Fla.; Deion Sanders, DB, Florida State; Jake Scott, DB, Georgia; Will Shields, OL, Nebraska; Sandy Stephens, QB, Minnesota; Clendon

Thomas, RB, Oklahoma; Rob Waldrop, DL, Arizona; Gene Washington, WR, Michigan State. The coaches are Lloyd Carr, Michigan and Fisher DeBerry, Air Force. anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

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WEDNESDAY MAY 18, 2011

Men’s soccer finishes successful spring season

BY NICK ARTHUR SPORTS WRITER

The West Virginia men’s soccer team recently wrapped up an eventful 2011 spring season.

The eight-game spring schedule began in early April with a matchup against Penn State and ended with a game against the New York Red Bulls of the MLS on April 30.

Head coach Marlon LeBlanc was very pleased with how his fifth spring at the helm fared, and he stressed the importance of the spring season.

“I think one of the things the spring allows you to do is to coach more,” LeBlanc said.

“When you’re in season, you’re playing two, three games a week, so there’s not a whole lot of time to work on the necessities because you’re constantly preparing for the next game.”

Experience was key to the Mountaineers’ success in the spring, which was highlighted by a 1-0 victory in Montclair, N.J., over the New York Bulls.

Coach LeBlanc was satisfied with his team’s effort against the MLS squad and hopes it can lead to an improvement of the team’s success away from home in the future.

“For us it was about going on the road and getting a win.

We struggled with that aspect of our game last year,” LeBlanc

TENNIS

Mountaineers looking to improve next year

BY ROBERT KREIS

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

The West Virginia tennis team ended its 2011 spring season with an 8-14 record, going 4-7 in Big East Conference play.

“You always wish you won more,” said WVU head coach Tina Samara. “But we established a foundation that the program didn’t have before.”

After struggling out of the gates, losing seven of its first nine matches, West Virginia bounced back strong by winning five of its next seven.

But the Mountaineers struggled to continue their winning ways down the final stretch of the season, losing six of their final eight matches of the year, including losses to Rutgers and St. John’s at the Big East championships.

Samara said that the teams struggles, especially early on in the season, could have been for a couple of different reasons.

“I don’t think early on we had experience,” Samara said. “We were not a very deep team.”

Although this year’s record may not show it, Samara is confident her team made improvements that will be critical to their development down the road.

“You can improve a lot, but that doesn’t mean you’ll win,” Samara said. “We made changes for the long run, sometimes changing strategy or style of play.”

Samara hopes to build on this year’s experience, while the addition of four new recruits adds depth the team needed, as well as a different

team mentality.

“Sometimes, as a team we were too nice,” Samara said.

“We have four girls coming in who have feisty, tough personalities.”

This offseason, Samara hopes the new recruits – as well as those returning – continue to stay in top shape to avoid injuries that hampered the team during the fall season, affecting their preparations for the spring.

Along with staying in shape, Samara expects her team to be match-ready when the fall season rolls around.

“I would like them to stay fit, but also match-sharp,” Samara said. “To stay matchsharp, I would like them to play college and amateur tournaments.

“You can’t pick that up over night, and I think my returning kids want to (play tournaments).”

Samara has confidence her team will commit to doing the right things and staying sharp, and she hopes to continue to recruit players with the same mentality.

“Every coach in the country worries about what their team is doing in the summer,” Samara said. “I hope we found a way to get (our team) to commit, and I think we did.”

Overall Samara was happy with how her team finished this season and looks forward to improving next year.

“We ended the year in a good place for expectations,” Samara said. “Now, the pressure’s on.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

said. “I think last year we really struggled on the road to get results.”

The 2011 spring season was the first of its kind since LeBlanc took over as head coach in August 2006.

Previous springs included off-season surgeries and many graduating seniors that left Coach LeBlanc and his staff limited in their spring workouts.

“This spring was the first one where we had 27 players every single day in training,” LeBlanc said. “Most of the guys were healthy for most of the spring, which gave us the ability to have good, fully functional training sessions.”

A successful spring puts the Mountaineers’ in position to improve on their fourth place finish in the Big East Conference Blue Division last fall.

However, LeBlanc says what he expects of his team will always remain the same.

“I’m at the point as a coach that my expectations don’t really ever change,” Leblanc said. “For me, our goal is still to be competing for a Big East Championship and competing for a national championship.

Our hopes are that we’ve got a team capable of doing that this fall.”

LeBlanc believes his team’s experience will be the deciding factor of its success next fall.

“I think that this group is certainly more mature, and they’re going to know how to handle difficult situations better than they were a year ago,” LeBlanc said. “This is a team that, over the last three years, has made a steady incline in terms of our record and our growth as a program.”

The Mountaineers will have to handle difficult situations early next fall. They open the 2011 season with a matchup against Virginia, the 2009 Atlantic Coastal Conference champion. The game will be played in Germantown, Md., on August 26. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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After winning a Big East Conference championship last season, the West Virginia women’s soccer team is wasting no time preparing to defend its crown.

WVU staying busy during offseason

BY TONY SOTELO

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

After posting its best record in school history, winning a Big East Conference title and advancing to the Sweet 16, one might think West Virginia women’s soccer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and her staff have earned the right to some R & R this offseason.

Think again.

The 15-year veteran head coach was busy recruiting one of the best freshman classes in school history, raising nearly $13,000 for Breast Cancer research and overseeing the finishing touches on a brand new practice facility – all while preparing her team for this year’s spring season.

“We have been extremely busy this offseason,” IzzoBrown said. “We want to make sure our success does not bring with it any sense of complacency.”

Although the 2010 Mountaineer women’s soccer team enjoyed one of the most storied seasons in the program’s history, Izzo-Brown realizes her 2011 team is now left with big expectations.

“After losing six seniors there are obviously some holes to fill,” she said. “We wanted to see who was going to step in and fill the gaps left by players like Megan Mischler, Kerri Butler, Ashton Larkin and Sydney Metheny.

“That was really a concern for our staff.”

But there is no need to worry.

Izzo-Brown knows a thing or two about replacing talent.

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the women’s soccer team, she has produced 15 all-Americans, eight professional players and seven Big East Players of the Year.

“I approach spring with an emphasis on individual development,” Izzo-Brown said.

“I want to individually develop talent to maximize potential, making sure they are becoming an elite athlete and an elite soccer player. That’s the goal.

“We also like to try new things and look at different combinations to get our team better prepared for the regular season.”

Playing a rugged spring schedule is another way IzzoBrown prepares her teams for the fall season.

This spring the Mountaineers faced off against the likes of Tennessee, Ohio State, Virginia and Virginia Tech.

“To be the best you have to play the best,” she said. “You always need to see where you can get better. Sometimes when you play opponents that are not breaking you down, you’re not going to know where your weaknesses are until critical points in the season.

Playing against this level of competition allows us to address these issues sooner rather than later.”

WVU finished its spring with a record of 3-3-2, despite playing without the services of injured junior forward Morgan Betscher and junior defenseman Drea Barklage, who is recovering from offseason surgery.

“I think the most important thing is to look back from

where we started, compared to where we finished. We got a lot better,” she said. “What was important for me was trying to eliminate mental mistakes. The coaching staff did a good job making sure the kids understood the system and where we wanted to go with it.”

Although the team made great strides during the spring, it also realizes there will always be more room for improvement.

“We definitely need to touch up on our tactics, just being able to defend a little bit better,” Izzo-Brown said. “I thought we had some breakdowns, but that will be something we will really focus on in the fall.”

The Mountaineers will have the opportunity to put their hard work to the test early this fall as they face off against a tough non-conference schedule that includes Purdue, George Mason, Marshall, High Point, Virginia and Penn State.

“It’s a good balance that will give us different looks that will better prepare us for Big East and post-season play,” Izzo-Brown said.

As if this year’s team needed any extra motivation to repeat as conference champions, it was announced last February that West Virginia will be the site of the 2011 Big East Tournament.

The last time the Mountaineers hosted the tournament was in 2007, when they won their first Big East Championship.

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Houses For Rent

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1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent

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2 BR GARDEN APT.

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HOUSES FOR SALE 4 B/R 1 1/2 BATH Older 2 story house. 725 White Avenue. $73,000. Call Sam Muncy at 304-457-4531

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Wednesday May 18, 2011

HE’S BACK

cody schuler sports writer

Kevin Jones turns down NBA, returns for senior season by michael carvelli sports editor

After mulling it over since the West Virginia men’s basketball team’s loss to Kentucky in the third round of the NCAA Tournament in March, WVU forward Kevin Jones decided last week he would return to school for his senior season instead of entering his name into the NBA draft.

Jones announced his decision shortly after he worked out at the NBA combine hosted by the New Jersey Nets on May 8.

“The workouts went really good,” Jones said. “I didn’t have anything made up in my mind about which way I wanted to go at that point.”

But once the combine and all of his workouts were complete, that’s when the tough part came for Jones, who went back home afterward to speak with his family in Mount Vernon, N.Y., before coming up with his decision.

“After the workouts were all over and that process was said and done, I just sat down with everybody and talked to coach (Bob Huggins), and he gave me great advice, and I talked with my family, who gave me great advice too,” Jones said. “I just mixed all of that together and threw in my own opinions, and that brought me to the decision I came up with.”

When he was thinking it over

with his family, and also Huggins, Jones said there were a lot of things he thought about that could have swayed him either way.

But when it came down to it, the pros of returning to Morgantown for one more year outweighed the pros of making the leap to the NBA. “I love the atmosphere here at WVU and the chance to get my degree and come back for my senior year with Truck (Darryl Bryant) and play alongside him,” Jones said. “My family thought it was a real good decision for me to come back for one more year, just for the opportunity to polish up my game even more to where I can not only participate in the NBA but actually have a great career.”

Now that the burden of this decision has been lifted off of his shoulders, Jones can now focus on what’s really important – his final season with the Mountaineers.

“I feel relieved,” he said.

“This is my last go-around, so I want to make the most of it. I definitely think this is going to be the most focused offseason I’ve had since I’ve been here.”

One thing that will surely help Jones as he prepares for his senior year will be the fact that during these workouts, he got to hear what pro scouts felt he needed to work on the most file photo

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West Virginia forward Kevin Jones celebrates with fans after the Mountaineers’ comeback win over Louisville on March 5.

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When I read about these new contracts and all the media coverage surrounding them, I find myself drawing from the wisdom of Michael Douglas’ iconic character Gordon Gekko in the 1987 film “Wall Street.”

“Point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed – for lack of a better word – is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of evolutionary spirit.”

Pretty insightful stuff, isn’t it?

In essence, the widespread expansion many conferences are undergoing is directly related to the massive new television deals that are being handed out.

Last week, the newly minted Pac-12 Conference landed what is reportedly a 12-year deal with ESPN and Fox worth $3 billion.

In comparison, the ACC recently signed a contract with ABC and ESPN for $1.86 billion over 12 years, the Big Ten $2.8 billion over 25 years from the Big Ten Network, the SEC $2.25 billion from ESPN for 15 years, and the Big 12 $1.1 billion from Fox over 13 years and $480 million from ABC and ESPN over eight years.

Not to mention the additional $15 million Texas will receive annually from ESPN for the creation of its Longhorn Network.

The Big East Conference is currently under contract with ABC and ESPN for $200 million until 2013. That cracks out to a total of $36 million annually, which is then split between the current sixteen teams in the conference. Accordingly, institutions with basketball and football programs receive more than schools without both. When TCU joins the conference, there will be nine football teams and 17 basketball teams.

At this moment, the current deal is still in place, but talks are reportedly ongoing to extend the deal to a long-term situation with a competitive payout.

At the end of April, the Big East added Paul Tagliabue, the former commissioner of the National Football League, to be the special advisor for strategic planning. One of Tagliabue’s duties will be to ensure a new TV deal gets struck soon and that it is in the same pay grade as the rest of the power conferences.

It is prudent the new deal is lucrative and lasting. The exposure that accompanies deals of this magnitude is the catalyst for recruiting and building programs.

The extra revenue the other leagues are getting means their schools can build better facilities, hire better coaches, have bigger recruiting and operating budgets and, ultimately, win more games.

Let’s face it, there’s no shortage of rabid college football fans on Saturdays in the fall.

There is, however, a shortage of hours to watch games, so fans have to choose which games to watch. ESPN has now signed new deals with the other five leagues, leaving previous programming space left.

How much room is there on the network for Big East games?

This question is one I find most interesting. Consider again that ESPN is the proverbial home of college football and the epicenter of the sports world. Reports indicate the network is offering in the $110-$130 million range annually to the Big East. For the sake of comparative analysis, the ACC’s deal with ABC and ESPN is worth $155 million per year, so that would put the Big East at least in the ballpark.

However, some are advocating the Big East take its talents to the open market, maybe to see if Fox or NBC is interested to get in on the bidding. Competition from other networks may lead ESPN to pay more

see schuler on PAGE 7