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West talks about new book, childhood by michael carvelli sports editor

West Virginia basketball legend Jerry West spoke at the Coliseum Monday night as part of the David C. Hardesty Jr. Festival of Ideas.

During his lecture, West talked about his new book, “West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life,” which he wrote with Jonathan Coleman. But it wasn’t a book he necessarily had a good time writing.

“I would love to say this is

a light and cheery book. It’s not,” West said. “There were two times I just wanted to stop; I didn’t want to do it. It was bringing up too many bad memories in my life.

“People always talk about courage, and I’ve had a few friends of mine say it took a lot of courage to write the book. It didn’t – it just took a complex person.”

West spoke a lot about his tough childhood growing up in Chelyan, W.Va., with an abusive father and the battles he had with depression.

Through all those times, there was one thing that guided West.

“Growing up where you’re afraid to go home is not a fun thing, and that’s why I say my imagination is really what fueled me and gave me a lot of courage to want to compete and excel at the very highest of levels,” he said.

West admitted Monday that his relationship with his father, mixed with the fact that he loved to compete and win, contributed to him not being the kind of father he wanted

to be to his children – something he regrets.

“Needless to say, I look back on those days and maybe I didn’t know how to be a father, because I didn’t have a father,” West said.

During Monday’s lecture, WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck – who moderated the conversation – spoke with West about his tough childhood, all the different schools that came to recruit him and his time playing basketball for

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Jerry West speaks to an audience about his autobiography ‘West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life’, Monday at the WVU Coliseum.

WVU Model UN delegations place in competition by lydia nuzum

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Children dressed in their Halloween costumes to receive free candy from several of the University’s student clubs and organizations during Trunk-or-Treat at the WVU Coliseum Monday evening.

More than 900 children attended the annual Trunk-or-Treat event Monday by bryan bumgardner staff writer

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Members of student organizations Wildlife Society and Ducks Unlimited brought more than just candy to Monday’s Trunk-or -Treat - they also brought a corn snake that local children were allowed to touch.

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins lined up for the opportunity to celebrate an American tradition in a new way during the annual Trunk-orTreat event in the Coliseum parking lot on Monday.

The annual Trunk-or-Treat gathering brought hundreds of trick-or-treaters to the

event, which features more than 50 student and community organizations each year.

Student organizations, churches and other community service groups dressed up in costumes and shared candy from the trunks of their decorated vehicles.

The event took place on the WVU Marching Band

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College of B&E hosts ‘Resume 911’ workshop by carlee lammers

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WHO: Business & Economics students WHEN: Today; 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

West Virginia University WHERE: Third floor atrium of the Business Business and Economics stu- & Economics Building. dents have the opportunity to have their resumes exam- order to increase the chances ined and nursed back to good of landing an interview with a health by the Resume Doctors potential employer. at the Center for Career De“If you don’t receive an velopment’s “Resume 911” interview, 99 percent of event. the time it’s probably beThrough this event, the cause of your resume,” said center will strive to make Greg Goodwin, career counbusiness and economics stu- selor at the Center for Career dents career-ready and to Development.

Goodwin said the most prepare them for life after graduation. common problems he sees “Resume 911” will allow with students’ resumes are students to receive instant formatting and the organifeedback on their resumes in zation of vital information

within the document.

“If they’re lucky, an employer will only spend 45 seconds reading a resume,” he said. “You need to make it easy to find information.”

Goodwin said students’ resumes also often lack a balance between being specific on past experiences and transferable skills and being concise in listing them.

“I see a lot of students really selling themselves short,” he said.

“Resume 911” will provide students with feedback to aid them in achieving balance within their resumes and formatting them correctly so they can land an interview,

Goodwin said.

The center hosts “Resume 911” several times throughout the year both Universitywide and through the School of Business & Economics career fairs.

“We really encourage students to utilize their Career Center,” Goodwin said.

Business and Economics students who wish to bring their resumes to the event may do so today between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The event will be held in the third floor atrium of the Business & Economics Building.

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ON THE INSIDE After a tough loss to Syracuse, the West Virginia football team knows it needs to shake off the loss and move forward. SPORTS PAGE 10

West Virginia University students competed against more than 60 universities in the National Model United Nations conference last weekend in Washington, D.C. Model UN is a simulation of the UN system and is designed to allow students to act as ambassadors from member nations. During conferences and competitions, student delegations are assigned a country and debate current issues on the organization’s agenda.

The program is offered as a class through the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences, as well as a club activity, for WVU students during both the fall and spring semesters in order for students to participate in conferences.

“Through the class, students learn the foreign policy of a country, and they really master the foreign policy of that country for their specific committee assignment,” said assistant professor and WVU Model UN adviser Clarissa Estep.

The WVU Model UN program fielded 18 delegates for the D.C. conference. The students were divided into two delegations which repre-

sented the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, and each country’s delegates represented the various committees on which their respective countries are assigned within the UN. Estep said the program teaches valuable skills in writing, researching, diplomacy and leadership that will benefit students in their future careers.

“Model United Nations is a simulation of what is probably the leading international organization,” Estep said. “There is no better way to learn something than to do it, and that is what the simulation provides.”

The awards presented at the competition included Outstanding Delegation, the highest honor offered through the competition, Distinguished Delegation, Honorable Mention Delegation and Outstanding Position Paper.

The Czech Republic won a Distinguished Delegation Award, and the delegation representing Bulgaria was awarded with an Honorable Mention.

While 2011 had the largestever turnout to the NMUNDC event, these awards were enough to place the WVU

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Dining Services receives award for employee, work site wellness

by Mackenzie mays city editor

West Virginia University Dining Services has been awarded a National Excellence in Worksite Wellness award by the Well Council of West Virginia.

The Gold Level award for employee wellness is given to results-oriented programs and recognizes health coalitions from around the nation that are dedicated to advancing the health of employees and community members.

WVU Dining Services is unique because it provides a variety of health food options, walking breaks in place of smoking breaks, and stress management and personal growth training for employees, said Nettie Freshour, dietitian and program coordinator for WVU Dining Services.

“In the past few years, the University has done a lot to help provide their employees with many opportunities to live a healthier life,” Freshour said. “The staff is here to serve

the student population – especially Dining Services. So, we want our employees to be healthy and for the students to see that.”

Freshour said Dining Services and the University as a whole continually strive to provide a welcoming and healthy atmosphere for all employees through initiatives such as providing yearly health screenings and distributing a monthly wellness letter.

“Dining Services does a few things that a lot of other departments do and that’s offer monthly wellness programs based on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, self care and tobacco cessation,” Freshour said. “All of our programs are free for employees to take full advantage of.”

Freshour said she encourages members of the campus community to take the University’s recent recognition into consideration and incorporate similar efforts into

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR SHOENLE? West Virginia junior defender Eric Shoenle has caught the eye of many MLS scouts with his play at West Virginia.

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Tuesday October 25, 2011

Stocks reach highest level since debt showdown NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes closed Monday at the highest point since the U.S. debt limit showdown in August. The market was driven higher by a round of big corporate takeovers and reports that Europe’s bailout fund will be larger than originally thought.

The Nasdaq composite turned positive for the year.

Netflix Inc. plunged 26 percent in after-hours trading after the DVD-by-mail and video streaming company forecast a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profits.

Investors are still waiting for a resolution to Europe’s debt problems. European leaders said they made progress at a weekend summit and plan to unveil concrete plans for containing the crisis by Wednesday.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up about 40 points in the first hour of trading but moved steadily higher through midday following reports that Europe’s takeover fund will be greatly expanded. It finished with a gain of 104.83 points, or 0.9 percent, at 11,913.62.

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delegations within the top 15 of those participating in the conference.

“The competition showed me how difficult it can be to put on paper what everyone involved feels is the best resolution for a situation,” said David Small, a sophomore international studies student and director of safety for the Student Government Association.

Participants in the D.C. conference also had the opportunity to attend an embassy briefing by the senior press and media officer of the European Union Delegation to the U.S. Estep said both the class and the Model UN Club are open to any student attending WVU.

“The market is expecting that there will be some kind of deal worked out Wednesday,” when European financial ministers are scheduled to meet, said Uri Landesman, president of Platinum Partners. “If there’s not a deal by then, the market is going down significantly.”

Even with concerns about Europe, U.S. companies are still reporting bigger profits.

“Although there is a good deal of economic and political uncertainty in the world, we are not seeing it much in our business at this point,” Caterpillar Chief Executive Doug Oberhelman said.

The maker of construction equipment reported a 44 percent surge in income, more than Wall Street analysts were expecting, thanks to strong growth in exports. The company said it expected the global economy to continue recovering, albeit slowly. Caterpillar jumped 5 percent, the most of the 30 companies in the Dow. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose to 1,254.19. That is just 3.45 points, or 0.3 percent, below where it started the year.

“The class is open to anyone within the University,” Estep said. “We’ve had music majors; we’ve had physics majors. It draws students from a lot of different disciplines.”

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 to replace the League of Nations. The UN currently has 193 member states, including every nationally recognized sovereign state in the world except the Vatican City. The United Nations Headquarters is located in international territory in New York City.

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It’s the highest close for the S&P 500 since Aug. 3, just as Washington was resolving a showdown over raising the country’s borrowing limit. If the S&P 500 finishes the year with a gain, it will be its biggest turnaround since 1984.

The Nasdaq composite rose 61.98, or 2.3 percent, to 2,699.44. The gains turned the Nasdaq positive for the year.

The S&P 500 is the only major market index that remains lower than where it started the year.

The Russell 2000 index of small companies rose 3.3 percent as investors moved money into higher-risk assets.

Netflix sank 26.4 percent post-market trading after forecasting fourth-quarter income that was far below what analysts were expecting. Through Monday’s close the stock had plunged 59 percent since July 12, when it raised prices and announced a plan to break its DVD-by-mail business into a separate company. The company abandoned the plan after it triggered a revolt among subscribers.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A nonprofit think tank on Monday retracted a widely reported study that linked last year’s closing of hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles to a rise in crime rates in surrounding neighborhoods.

Santa Monica-based Rand Corp. said in a statement that questions raised after the study was released last month prompted an unusual internal review.

Researchers relied on a commercial crime mapping service, believing it included information from various jurisdictions, including the Los Angeles Police Department. However, that agency did not give data to the service.

“That review determined the crime data used in the analysis are insufficient to answer the questions targeted by the study,” the statement said.

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Other major U.S. companies due to report earnings this week include UPS Inc., Ford Motor Co. and Procter & Gamble.

Analysts expect companies in the S&P 500 to report earnings growth of 14 percent for the third quarter, according

to data provider FactSet. They expect a 10 percent gain in revenue.

Expenses are also expected to climb. Higher costs for raw materials helped drag down income 8 percent at KimberlyClark Corp., which reported results Monday. The stock fell 5

percent. The company is a major consumer products maker whose brands include Huggies and Kleenex.

Higher costs also hurt cigarette maker Lorillard, which reported a 3 percent drop in income. Lorillard’s stock fell 0.6 percent.

Rand Corp. retracts study on pot clinic closings

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The WVU Model UN group competed against more than 60 universities in the National Model United Nations conference last weekend in Washington, D.C..

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Trader Walter Lundon works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday.

practice field by the WVU Coliseum.

“Trunk-or-treating” events are designed to bring the community together and provide an alternative to door-todoor visiting.

An estimated 900 trick-ortreaters attended last year’s event.

The event has been held in Morgantown since 2007 and

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Frustrated and fed-up with pot collectives flouting their laws, some California cities like Lake Forest asked the federal government for help. In a coordinated response, the state’s four U.S. attorneys sent warning letters to landlords leasing space to clinics where pot was being sold. rounding 600 dispensaries in after Los Angeles officials shutthe 10 days before and 10 days tered the pot clinics last sumis hosted by the Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Eighty-three student organizations participated in this year’s Trunk-or-Treat, and more than 100 cars were utilized during the event.

Dan Griffin, president of WVU’s IIE chapter, helped organize this event.

“We really encourage everyone to come. It’s fun for anyone involved,”Griffin said.

Bennett Tower Community Service Club was one group who participated in the event.

Chasity Custer, leader of this group, said the event was open to all student organizations on campus, as well as off-campus community organizations.

“Here everything is open; all the student organizations can come together with the community. It’s a really great opportunity,” Custer said.

Lorrie Flury, a parent at the event, said she thinks Trunkor-Treat is a good way to bring together people enthusiastic about trick or treating.

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West relived the story of when his East Bank High School team beat Morgantown High School in the West Virginia State Championship Game his senior year, a moment West said was “one of the first times in (his) life (he) really felt special.”

Part of the reason he wanted to write this book was because he was tired of people embellishing the legacy that he has made for himself both as a basketball player Brooke Cassidy/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM and a person.

WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck, left, with Jerry West, reads an excerpt from West’s au“I know who I am. I know tobiography, ‘West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life’ Monday evening in the WVU who I want to be, and I wish I Coliseum. could’ve been a different person,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot in my life. I’ve learned a lot from growing up in a very difficult household, (from) the loss of a dear brother.

“You can’t be perfect all the time. When I was growing up,

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mer after a new ordinance went into effect. The analysis showed crime increased about 60 percent within three blocks of a closed dispensary compared with those that remained open.

The report found that the further away from the clinics the less crime there was.

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office called the study deeply flawed and demanded the retraction. Rand pulled the study from its website earlier this month.

“The city attorney’s office believes that retracting the study was the right thing for Rand to do and we are pleased they were receptive to our concerns regarding the study’s flaws,” said city attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan. “The public interest and public safety is always better served when we use accurate and credible information.”

Rand researchers plan to conduct a new analysis when they have adequate data.

“Sometimes people don’t want to participate or they don’t want people on their property,” she said. “This is a good alternative.”

The WVU Police also brought vehicles to the event.

“It gives the children a safe place to go and trick-ortreat,” said Officer Jeff Wright.

“That way parents don’t have to worry about where they’re going or what candy they’re being given.”

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the reality of my brain and the reality of going home were two different things. I had to live in two different worlds.”

That imagination he talked so much about during his lecture is the one thing he wishes all the kids who read the book learn to have. He wants to make sure they know that with a rich and vivid imagination, the sky’s the limit for what all of them are capable of accomplishing.

“I think if you encourage one person that has great aspirations, who grew up in not the best circumstances, where there’s not any love and affection – I think that’s why I did it,” West said.

“There are a lot of things I’ve hidden in my life that I know a lot of us have experienced and, frankly, don’t want to talk about. I hope it will be liberating, particularly for some young people and some athletes.”

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“Wellness and a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things that I do, personally and professionally. I practice what I preach and will help anyone do the same,” Freshour said.

“Dining services will continue to incorporate wellness and healthy foods into our service and continue to improve our offerings to promote a healthy student and staff experience.” mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu

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‘X-Men: Destiny’ is destined for failure JAmie Carbone a&E Writer

I love the X-Men. From Kwannon to Gambit, from the mundane to the fascinating, I could tell you something about every member.

So understanding that, even with my biased opinion, “XMen: Destiny” is not a very good game - at least when it comes to gameplay.

Instead of focusing on a specific moment in X-Men history, the game’s world consists of multiple elements and storylines.

Players are placed into a world where Professor Charles Xavier has been killed, Magneto and his Brotherhood of Mutants have gone into hiding, and the X-Men have broken up.

Cyclops, now a leader of the mutant community, has moved those who still follow him to San Francisco to work on human-mutant relations.

During a ceremony celebrating this new coalition, a terrorist attack - seemingly from the Brotherhood - takes place. It’s up to the player, discovering his or her mutant powers for the first time, to save the day.

The player can choose from three different characters, each with a different opinion toward mutants and created specifically for the game, as well as three different powers, which consist of shadow control, projecting energy or den-

sity control.

With their new power, players must work to save mutants and humans alike from this attack, as well as the Purifiers, a group of mutant-haters who would like nothing more than for Homo Superior to no longer exist.

As they fight more and more, players must make decisions that align with either the X-Men or Brotherhood way of thinking.

As stories go, this one is actually pretty solid which isn’t surprising considering it was written by veteran X-Men writer Mike Carey.

It features a mystery, interesting backgrounds for the new characters, and the mutants fans know and love.

The voice acting is also good, with the personalities of each character shining through.

Special mention goes to former “Heroes” star Milo Ventimiglia who voices Grant, one of the playable characters.

The accolades stop once the player picks up the controller, though.

Expect to consistently fight waves and waves of enemies using the same repetitive strategy; there isn’t a whole lot to this game.

When the enemies eventually run out, players are rewarded with awkward climbing areas that are a chore at best.

Apparently, being a mutant automatically makes you as good a wall-crawler as Spider-Man. There are challenge maps to break up some of the monot-

ony, but this usually just puts you in a special arena where you have to again beat up a number of enemies.

During the game, you do get to occasionally fight alongside members of the X-Men and Brotherhood, but these just make the fight scenes where you’re alone even more boring by comparison.

There also aren’t enough fights against other mutants.

Everyone has to fight Wolverine and Magneto, but that is about it.

Regardless of which side you choose, you don’t have a big final battle with the opposite team, which is a wasted opportunity.

Players also cannot unlock classic characters, instead collecting costumes and “xgenes” which turn the character they’ve chosen into a poor substitute for Iceman or Juggernaut.

Developer Silicon Knights seems to have had its heart in the right place, but heart alone does not a make a game good.

Honestly, Marvel should return to former developer Raven Software who made wonderful games like “X-Men Legends” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” especially in comparison to DC’s recent success with the “Batman: Arkham Asylum” series.

It is a shame that these characters don’t receive the exciting game they deserve.

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‘X-Men: Destiny’ the latest video game based on the Marvel Comics world, lacks satisfying gameplay.

Animals as Leaders stay true to form on second album, ‘Weightless’ Hunter Homistek a&E Writer

Instrumental progressive hard rock group Animals as Leaders are primed to release their sophomore album “Weightless” on Prosthetic Records.

Animals as Leaders is known for continually pushing the envelope of creativity and complexity within the genre of progressive metal – and “Weightless” certainly does not disappoint.

Led by guitar virtuoso Tosin Abasi, “Weightless” showcases some of the most intricate and difficult guitar arrangements in music today, and this masterful guitar work is the focal point of the group’s sound.

Utilizing a custom-made, eight-string extended-range guitar, Abasi is able to play riffs and solos far outside the realm of traditional metal.

And because the band does not have a bassist, Abasi pulls

double duty to cover this role.

To accomplish this, he uses a self-developed finger-picking technique that allows him to simultaneously play bass lines and lead guitar parts on his custom instrument.

This ability to play both positions is a testament to his unparalleled skill and commitment to his music.

While the band does not deviate from its crushingly heavy sound on “Weightless,” it has made it a point to also include several clean, melodic passages. It is this disparity – from brutally heavy and intense to brilliantly clean and melodic – that makes “Weightless” unique in the world of modern metal.

Along with this stark contrast in styles, electronic and synthesizer works are much more common on “Weightless” than on the group’s debut self-titled album.

Nearly every song on “Weightless” features abundant post-production synth work that is used to accent the tracks’ already magnificent construction. Furthermore, this use of synth and

electronic sampling never seems overdone or overbearing. It sits perfectly in the context of each song and is used to highlight sections rather than to be the foundation for each track.

“Weightless” is undoubtedly one of the most musically superior albums I have ever heard, but it is not without its faults.

Similarly on their debut album, Animals as Leaders has unfortunately sacrificed “hooks” and catchy melodies on “Weightless.”

After listening to the album a few times, it is almost impossible to recall a single passage or memorable riff. Because of the insanely complex rhythms and time signatures that are consistent from track to track, “Weightless” is a very heavy listen.

That said, I think the album is a sonic experience to be enjoyed in its entirety rather than on a track-by-track basis. If you listen to “Weightless” in this way, it is far less tiresome and much more impressive and enjoyable.

“Weightless” is a superb

“Weightless” Animals As Leaders On their second album, “Weightless,” instrumental progressive hard rock group Animals as Leaders stay true to form. example of the capabilities of progressive metal act Animals as Leaders. Just like their first album, “Weightless” will be regarded as the pinnacle of musicianship and songwriting among this year’s releases.

It truly is that good.

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Defense of Jackson case opens with doctor, police LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defense attorneys for the doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson began their case Monday after prosecutors spent four weeks presenting a portrait of the physician as the inept, distracted engineer of the King of Pop’s death.

One of the first defense witnesses was Dr. Allan Metzger, who testified that Jackson asked him about intravenous sleep medications roughly two months before the singer’s death.

Metzger told jurors that he warned the superstar of the risks.

Metzger also said he had known for at least 15 years that Jackson had trouble sleeping.

When he made a house call to the singer’s home in April 2009, Metzger said the singer asked him about intravenous sleep medications and anesthetics.

The singer never mentioned a specific drug that he wanted, Metzger said.

“I think he used the word juice,” Metzger said. The physi-

cian prescribed two oral medications, although he said the singer told him that he did not believe any oral medication would work.

The doctor said Jackson mentioned he wanted an anesthetic.

Prosecutors were quick to exploit the testimony to show that another doctor had rejected any suggestion by the singer that he receive anesthetics as a sleep aid.

“You explained to him that it was dangerous, life-threatening and should not be done outside a hospital, correct?” prosecutor David Walgren asked on cross-examination.

“That’s correct,” the doctor replied.

Metzger added that there was no amount of money that would have prompted him to give Jackson the anesthetic propofol, which he said the singer didn’t mention by name during their visit.

The doctor was called by attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to

involuntary manslaughter. Authorities contend Murray gave Jackson a lethal dose of propofol as a sleep aid.

Metzger was one of several hostile witnesses that defense attorneys plan to call during their case, which began with brief testimony from a 911 records custodian, a police surveillance specialist and two detectives who investigated Murray.

They also called Cherilyn Lee, a nurse practitioner who has previously said Jackson asked her for propofol but she refused to provide it.

The detectives, Dan Myers and Orlando Martinez, were both asked about statements given by Jackson’s bodyguard Alberto Alvarez, who previously testified that Murray told him to place some medical equipment and vials in a bag before calling 911.

The defense has contended that Alvarez may have changed his story to fit details released by coroner’s officials.

The lawyers also noted pre-

viously that the bodyguard did not mention that Murray told him to place the items in a bag until more than two months after Jackson’s death.

The defense case began after a judge rejected their routine motion for a directed verdict of acquittal for Murray during a sidebar conference. Defense attorneys did not argue the motion, and Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said he would allow the jury to decide the case.

Defense lawyers have said they will have 15 witnesses but have not publicly revealed whether they will call Murray to testify.

Jurors have heard from the doctor through a more than two-hour interview with police, and it seems unlikely his attorneys would subject their client to what would be blistering questioning from prosecutors.

Prosecutors rested their case earlier in the day after four weeks of testimony from 33 witnesses.

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Residents must help fight drug addiction The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which offers a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs, on Saturday, Oct. 29.

While the American Drug War has been in effect since 1971, the abuse of prescription drugs has risen – especially among those under the age of 18.

Although many Americans

disagree with some current U.S. drug policies, it is well agreed that drug addiction is a major problem and must be addressed.

Many teens start their addictions early by finding prescription drugs in their parents’ medicine cabinet, which is why the DEA is encouraging everyone to participate in the event.

Stations will be available around the country for the disposal of prescription drugs;

there are currently six stations scheduled in Morgantown.

The current list of collection sites: zz Kroger – 350 Patterson Drive. zz Kroger – 1851 Earl L. Core Road. zz West Virginia State Police – 3453 Monongahela Blvd. zz Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office – 116 Walnut St. zz Pierpont Landing Pharmacy – 7000 Mid Atlantic Road. zz Valley Pharmacy/ Kathy

McNeil – 13150 Veterans Memorial Highway.

Drug addiction is an awful disease that affects many lives. The best way to fight it is to educate children and to reduce the number of dangerous drugs available.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a great way for American citizens to become involved with their communities and help stop drug addition.

Although the event will help

with getting drugs out of the hands of those who may abuse them, it doesn’t help fight addiction directly.

For information on how to find help, call Drug Alcohol Treatment Centers at 1-800-315-2056.

Drug addiction is a disease that can affect anyone’s life, and the only way to effectively reduce it is to educate and properly treat those who suffer.

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Abortion is a better option for many would-be parents david ciarolla columnist

Social issues such as abortion seem so detached from any other political platform.

I find it dishonest how antiabortion and pro-choice activists align with the major political parties. Only one of the declared GOP candidates, Gary Johnson, supports the right to abortion, while others hold fervent and often inconsistent views against the practice. Further examination of their self-righteous appeals reveals their shallow and troublesome philosophical support.

Abortions are far less costly than children with far less health risk than childbirth, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Before adding more pressure to this threatened and declining practice, we must consider the real moral consequences on human life that are at stake.

Every week, protestors berate young women in fragile mindsets on their way to face a difficult procedure. Their goal is to deliver the most terror and discontent possible to the women in hopes of changing the women’s opinions and add another life to the world.

The Guttmacher Institute identifies more than half of abortions from women under 25 years old and one-fifth are teenagers and nearly half of the pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended.

In all of these cases, an unwanted childbirth would drastically alter the course of these young people’s lives and in most cases, would limit their career, social and interest development in a negative way.

Abortions allowed them to continue their lives the way they wanted and to have children exactly when they wanted to do so.

It takes little persuasion to show abortion as an extremely useful and positive tool for women with unwanted pregnancies. The issue remains whether a particular stage of potential life is more important than the permanent, in-

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A group defends the pro-choice side of the abortion debate. timate complications can be in the life of a woman bearing a child.

The Journal of the American Medical Association finds it unlikely that a fetus can feel any pain prior to 28 weeks into a pregnancy, and certainly the fetal capacity for pain is absent for the majority of a pregnancy.

The development of complex consciousness is a separate issue. After all these prerequisites, we must decide if the undirected, temporary pain of a partially developed but empty mind can ever matter more than a permanent toll on a fully developed woman with a lifetime of conscious passions, concerns and accountability.

If so, exactly how much psychological and physical suffering in the woman outweighs

the suffering of the fetus? Can an impartial third party ever assess that for the woman?

Besides, absolutely no fetal suffering even theoretically occurs during most abortions, as 90 percent occur prior to 13 weeks, so this concern for conscious suffering and well-being does not explain the antiabortion stance. Any position justified by ignoring the concern for tangible human suffering really should not have any value to us.

Human experiences that do exist must have priority over those infinite ones that could exist.

Mitt Romney, among others, holds the popular position against all abortions except in the cases of rape and incest.

This puritan view implies unwanted pregnancies from unintentional sex are forgivable

while those from regular sex are unacceptable, as if sex without the aim of pregnancy is some superfluous health risk that could reasonably be avoided.

Really, our society should encourage recreational sex – and all that it entails – because few things could increase the happiness of our citizens better than more sex for everyone.

This withdrawn support is inconsistent with the free birth control the government institution Planned Parenthood provides and most candidates support, but in the case of abortion, cowards quickly compromise their views to appear as “good guys” to both moral camps.

While children from rape and incest can be immense burdens, unplanned children also change one’s life severely

and cost far more than any abortion.

Either abortion is immoral enough to force women into unwanted childbearing or not.

Politicians, especially conservative ones, should not get to decide which kinds of sex make it ok.

Many other people see a meaningful distinction in their positions as “pro-choice” but not “pro-abortion.” This view humbly suits those with honest ignorance on the subject.

They do not know what is right with any strong conviction, so they do not forcibly deny others the choice.

A smaller subset of these compromising liberals may see moral issues with abortion but greater ills that can justify it, though widespread justifications for perceived murder seems a terribly difficult posi-

tion to argue.

Anyone with a thorough philosophical platform for a woman’s right to abortion should also be pro-abortion. If abortion adds no moral wrong to the world, every woman should terminate pregnancies if it is at all useful to her.

If one truly believes a mass of cells, a potential not yet in the realm of existence, can be manipulated without harm, he or she should boldly allow it without restrictions. We have real people to care about, and this procedure can help them a lot.

In abortions, no one is suffering but the woman having her freedom threatened, so of what are we afraid?

Let’s care about the world around us and think twice before hurting people for the uninvestigated “greater good.”

OWS has the right motives, blames the wrong people doug walp columnist

Occupy Wall Street protests have been raging in many cities across the U.S. for more than a month now, and they‘ve been recently vaulted to the forefront of the nation’s media attention.

The demonstrations have aroused polarizing debate between differentiating social classes and political parties, as the “99 Percent” have finally decided to take the initiative and voice their collective angst against the financial sector, who they feel have been exploited them.

There is certainly some credibility to this frustration.

The financial sectors’ trading of shoddy collaterized debt

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obligations (CDO) eventually led to predatory lending, in which prospective home owners were able to procure much larger loans than they were ever reasonably going to be able to repay, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the housing market.

It’s also alleged that the financial sector heavily contributed to the country’s economic downturn because of horrifically inaccurate AAA and AA credit ratings that led to the eventual collapse of the of the CDO market.

This in turn crippled the major investment banks in America that had been dabbling in the trade of risky securities.

The owners and executives of these enormous companies were actually able to escape the numerous market collapses and sweeping recession unscathed for the most part,

permitting them to not only escape legal complications, but in most cases to also keep the ludicrous personal fortunes they had amassed.

Unfortunately for America and its citizens, however, disgruntled protestors have been marching throughout the wrong towns and cities; even the name Occupy Wall Street doesn’t appropriate the blame for this county’s economic woes correctly.

If individuals are truly impassioned to protest something they believe contributed to the recession, they should pick up their tents and signs and converge on the nation’s capital to protest outside sessions of Congress, because their refusal to adopt stricter regulations for the perilous financial sector enabled all of the aforementioned complications to occur.

Our nation’s Congress is

also notorious for being influenced by political lobbyists who often have strong ties to the giants of the financial sector; a 2009 Market Watch article reported that between 1998 and 2008, that U.S. financial services spent over $5 billion on lobbying efforts and political contributions.

I’m certainly not condoning the methods of the financial sector by any means, but as any experienced professional will attest, business is amoral.

So, as long as the era of deregulation and billion-dollar lobbying continues in this country, you can expect the Wall Street fat cats to continue to exploit the system for their own benefit.

It’s admittedly much easier to designate scapegoats and target successful individuals than work to find and fix the source of the problem, but in this case we can’t expect any-

thing to change until some actual policy modifications take place.

Another rather striking observation I’ve made during this period of month-long protesting across America is the fact that many people have begun to forget there was yet another major contributing factor to the onset of the recession.

This factor is nothing more than a lack of personal accountability and fiscal responsibility growing ever prevalent in today’s American citizens.

These families and individuals who chose to live beyond their means were facilitated to do so due by the immense amount of debt allowed to be exchanged at the time, but the circumstances don’t excuse the reckless financial liberties many took leading up to the collapse of the housing market.

Ironically, the collective American voice has often recently called out for dramatic cuts in federal spending – all while countless families and individuals across the country continue to live excessively above their means, accumulating mountains of debt and exploiting government programs that were initiated to help those actually less fortunate.

But lately, the blame has been absolutely fixated on Wall Street.

And while it’s important not to lose this collective initiative to change, I think that we, as Americans, should ultimately rethink who exactly we should be protesting against, and be steadfast in remembering to accept some personal responsibility for our own “overspending” during the periods of favorable economic health in this country.

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THE WEEK AHEAD TODAY OCTOBER 25

RESUME 911 helps students improve their resume. It takes place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor atrium of the Business & Economics Building.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26

THE SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS focuses on networking and professional development for students interested in careers in the environmental field. They meet from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 1030 of the South Agricultural Sciences Building.

THE WVU STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY will have a meeting at 6 p.m. in 308 Percival Hall. For more information, visit tws.wvu.edu.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 27

FREE ARABIC/ISLAM CLASSES will be hosted by the Muslim Students’ Association from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair. To register, email schaudhr@mix.wvu.edu.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 28

THE PNC PRACTICUM PROGRAM – ECONOMIC SEMINAR SERIES presents Marco Airaudo of Drexel University. It will be held in room 441 of the Business & Economics Building at 3:30 p.m. For more information, email william.trumbull@ mail.wvu.edu.

TOMCHIN PLANETARIUM, located in 425 Hodges Hall, will present “Ultimate Universe” at 7 p.m. and “It’s About Time” at 8 p.m. The event is free, but reservations are required and can be made at 304-293-3422, ext. 1443.

Tomchin Observatory, located on the 4th floor of Hodges Hall, will be open at about 7:30 p.m. for viewing on the same night if the sky is clear.

EVERY TUESDAY

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION meets at 8:30 p.m. at the International House at 544 Spruce St. For more information, call 304-777-7709.

MOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST, a Christian student organization, hosts free supper and Bible study at its Christian Student Center. Supper is at 8:15 p.m., and Bible study begins at 9 p.m.

All students are welcome. For more information, call 304-599-6151 or visit www.mountaineersforchrist.org.

SIERRA STUDENT COALITION meets at 7 p.m. in the Blackwater Room of the Mountainlair. The group is a grassroots environmental organization striving for tangible change in our campus and community. For more information, email Kayla at kmedina2@ mix.wvu.edu.

ECUMENICAL BIBLE STUDY AND CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING is held at 7 p.m. at the Potters Cellar of Newman Hall. All are welcome. For more information, call 304-288-0817 or 304-879-5752.

MCM is hosted at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Center at 293 Willey St. All are welcome.

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BCM meets at 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on High Street.

THE CARRUTH CENTER offers a grief support group for students struggling from a significant personal loss from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Services Building.

AMIZADE has representatives in the commons area of the Mountainlair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer questions for those interested in studying abroad.

WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE meets from 10 p.m. to midnight at the Shell Building. No experience is necessary. For more information, email Sarah Lemanski at sarah_lemanski@ yahoo.com.

BRING YOUR OWN BIBLE STUDY AND PIZZA NIGHT is at 6 p.m. at Newman Hall.

WVU SWING DANCE CLUB will meet at 7:45 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center. No partner needed. Advanced and beginners are welcome. For more information, email wvuswingdance@gmail. com.

CONTINUAL

WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as drinkWELL, loveWELL, chillWELL and more are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELLWVU: Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well.wvu.edu/wellness.

WELLWVU: STUDENT HEALTH is paid for by tuition and fees and is confidential. For appointments or more information, call 304-293-2311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/medical.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www.mrscna.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. To find a meeting, visit www. aawv.org. For those who need help urgently, call 304-291-7918.

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

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, email vc_srsh@hotmail.com or call 304-599-5020.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under five years of age.

This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, call 304-598-5180 or 304-598-5185.

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

ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE,

information along with instructions for regular appearance in the Campus Calendar. These announcements must be resubmitted each semester.

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

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

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 304598-6094 or email rfh@wvuh.com.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two in-service trainings per year and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or email trella.greaser@live.com.

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

THE CONDOM CARAVAN is held in the Mountainlair from noon to 2 p.m every Tuesday. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents each or five for $1.00.

MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an all-volunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/ neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall.

For more information, visit www.msnap.org.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair.

All students and faculty are invited. For more information, email amy.keesee@ mail.wvu.edu.

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

FREE STUDENT SUCCESS SUPPORT, presented by the WVU Office of Retention and Research, helps students improve on time management, note taking reading and study skills as well as get help with the transition to WVU. Free drop-in tutoring is also available every night of the week in different locations. For more information, visit http://retention.wvu.edu or call 304-293-5811.

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

COMMUNITY NEWCOMERS CLUB is a group organized to allow new residents of the Morgantown area an opportunity to gather socially and assimilate into their new home community.

For more information, visit morgantownnewcomers.com.

NEW GROUP THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES are available for free at the WELLWVU: Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. The groups include Get More Out of Life, Understanding Self and Others, Insomnia Group, A Place for You, Sexual Assault Survivors Group, Adult Children of Dysfunctional Parents and Transfer Students: Get Started on the Right Foot. For more information call 304293-4431 or email tandy.mcclung@ mail.wvu.edu.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you discover the importance of maintaining a low profile. You often feel overwhelmed.

Know when to say “no” to requests. You will be developing a stronger style of relating than in the past. You often go within. If you are single, first encounters can be very intense. Be careful -- you will run into a lot of needy people. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from weekends alone. You will bond more closely. LIBRA makes a great healer.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You are goal-oriented, with the energy to hit a home run. Someone who comes toward you is very serious and needs to open up. This person has to do it on his or her own. Leading questions probably will make this person uptight. Tonight: Go with a suggestion.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH You could push a family member over the line. You might feel a bit uncomfortable with what is going on. A serious demeanor makes others know that you mean business. Still, you might need someone to pitch in. Tonight: Get some exercise and reduce stress.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Your words often are a little harsher than you realize. Try to soften them before they come out. Dealing with hurt feelings could be a lot harder than you think. A child or new friend could be upset. Don’t take it personally. Tonight: Launch into action.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHH If you can handle a family matter, do. Otherwise, it could be stuck in your craw all day long. Be careful where you invest your money. A property could be an endless money pit. If you feel glum, make no decisions. Tonight: Head home.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Your spunk marks a decision. You might be overwhelming to others. If this type of reaction is what you want, fine, but odds are you would prefer to get a different response. Open up talks; take the initiative.

But keep some information to yourself.

Tonight: Head home.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Keep communication moving. Refuse to get stuck in a quagmire. You won’t be able to resolve this issue. How you verbalize what you want and your interactions change. Be careful with money and a risk. This could be a fast way to empty your savings. Tonight: Stop and visit with some friends.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHHH You might want to understand more of what is going on. Be smart -- stall until you really know what is going on financially. A risk might be very appealing, but it could cause a huge problem. Your sense of humor comes out when dealing with a friend. Tonight: Home in on what you want.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Your ability to understand what is happening behind the scenes carries you through a problem, but keep certain insights to yourself. Get feedback from a friend, relative or neighbor. Look for

someone who knows you but perhaps doesn’t judge you too much. Tonight: As you like it.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH You cannot deny a natural interest in a certain group that you often meet with -- whether it is a common cause or perhaps you admire the way they handle their issues. Keep finances separate from friendship. You could be uncomfortable otherwise. Tonight: Join friends.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH You might not realize how frequently you change your tune. You could gain a very different perspective if you simply detach from what you do and what others do in response. Stay open with a respected teacher or friend. Take a walk if you are grumpy. Tonight: In the limelight.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Your ability to walk in another’s shoes emerges. Sometimes a friend could push hard, making you reconsider your relationship. Others could be overly assertive. Decide which drummer you want to follow. Know when enough is enough.

Tonight: Be adventurous.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH You might want to spend some time with an associate discussing some bottom lines. As you might be involved in the same projects, this conversation could be important. A friend changes plans at the last minute. Tonight: Dinner for two.

BORN TODAY Artist Pablo Picasso (1881), singer Helen Reddy (1941), singer Katy Perry (1984)

COMICS

Pearls Before Swine

by Stephan Pastis

F Minus

by Tony Carrillo

Get Fuzzy

by Darby Conley

Cow and Boy

by Mark Leiknes

PUZZLES DIFFICULTY LEVEL EASY

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

MONDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

ACROSS 1 Persian __ 5 Argentina’s Per—n 9 Spectrum producer 14 One of two Monopoly squares: Abbr.

15 Not a supporter 16 Greek column type 17 Morro Castle site 18 Desktop image 19 Bakery array 20 Posh digs for comic Billy?

23 Owing too much money 24 Getaway for Gandhi 27 Feathery accessory 28 Barley beards 30 Latin 101 verb 31 Fine cotton 34 Rumors about comic Eric?

37 Decree 39 Spring mo.

40 Public commotion 41 Theme song for comic Chris?

44 Yankee nickname since 2004 45 Radius starting point: Abbr.

46 Lower intestinal parts 47 Work in a museum 49 Major or Mrs. of old comics 51 Deo __: thanks to God 55 Topics for comic Martin?

58 Sunday singers 60 Part of IBM: Abbr.

61 “The Man Who Fell to Earth” director Nicolas 62 Plunder 63 Abate 64 Give off, as light 65 Sculls in a quad scull, e.g.

66 1974 Gould/Sutherland spoof 67 Retreats with remotes DOWN 1 Name on some fashionable sunglasses 2 Complete reversal 3 Algeria neighbor 4 Scene from the past, in films 5 Game called zesta-punta in Basque 6 “I give up!”

7 On 8 1492 caravel

9 Some cubist paintings 10 Exterminator’s target 11 Feature of some pens 12 “Sprechen __ Deutsch?”

13 Game show VIPs 21 Furthermore 22 January 1st song word 25 Kind of acid in protein 26 Hybrid bike 28 Leader in Athens?

29 Existed 31 Roost 32 “What did __ deserve this?”

33 Windows manufacturer 35 Go out with 36 Strewn 38 Like a well-fitting suit 42 D’back or Card 43 Aggies and steelies 48 British rule in India 50 Temple U. setting 51 Bold

52 “Ready or not, here __!”

53 Ordered takeout, say 54 NCOs two levels above cpl.

56 Exec’s rackful 57 Breeze 58 Zagreb’s country, to the IOC 59 Blazin’ Blueberry drink brand

MONDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

No special costume For Halloween.

He is not scary He is not mean.

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‘South Pacific’ opens tour, makes a splash

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Marcel Guzzo and Katie Reid during a scene of ‘South Pacific’ Monday.

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The cast of 'South Pacific' performs at the Creative Arts Center on Monday.

by Christina Gutierrez A&E Writer

Last night in the Lyell B. Clay Theatre at West Virginia University, the College of Creative Arts hosted the opening of Broadway musical sensation “South Pacific.”

This Rogers & Hammerstein production is based on the 2008 Tony Award-winning production at the Lincoln Center Theater directed

by Bartlett Sher.

The story focuses on two otherwise unlikely love stories on a Pacific island during World War II. The first pair of lovers we encounter are the beautiful U.S. Navy nurse, Nellie For-

bush, and wealthy Frenchman, Emile de Becque. Secondly, we meet Lieutenant Joe Cable and his native love interest, Liat.

The two couples, although wildly different, are both facing the terrifying realities of war and intolerance.

The show brought a great turnout to the WVU venue last night.

Kristi Stewart-Gale, of the WVU Arts and Entertainment Department, said about 1300 of the 1350 available tickets were sold.

Although the majority of the tickets sold were to community members, some WVU students wanted to venture to the South Pacific for entertainment.

Mary Pietranton, a sophomore fashion merchandising student, said she was excited to see the play, but admitted she was receiving extra credit for her attendance.

“I could have chosen any play during the semester but have always wanted to see ‘South Pacific’,” she said.

Pietranton had especially high hopes for 1940s-style wardrobe and was certainly not disappointed.

“It’s a Broadway production, so I expected nothing less than amazing,” Pietranton said.

Both the costumes and set design were incredibly intricate and successful at creating the feeling of being on an island in the middle of the Pa-

cific Ocean.

Michal Ibekwe, senior exercise physiology student and active member of the McNair Scholars Program, said he was also pleased with his choice to see the show.

Ibekwe is a fan of musical theater and understands its value.

“It’s vital that the McNair program exposes us to different cultural experiences,” Ibekwe said.

Betty Mei, assistant director of the WVU McNair Scholars Program,said she agrees.

“I absolutely chose South Pacific for the students to see because of its great historical significance,” Mei said.

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Katie Reid portrays nurse Ensign Nellie Forbush in ‘South Pacific’ Monday.

Faculty Piano Quartet to perform first concert of the year

by Rebecca Lebherz A&E Correspondent

West Virginia University’s Faculty Piano Quartet will perform tonight at 8:15 in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall of the Creative Arts Center.

The Piano Quartet consists of violinist Mikylah McTeer, cellist William Skidmore, violist Andrea Houde and pianist James Miltenberger.

The program will feature “Quartet in A minor, Op. 67”

by Joaquin Turina and “Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25” by Johannes Brahms.

“Turina was an outstanding Spanish pianist and composer. Having studied in Paris, he returned to his native Madrid to compose music in a style of folk music of his native Spain,” said Charlene Lattea of the Office of the Dean of the Creative Arts Center in

a release.

Skidmore, a cello professor at WVU, said the Turina piece is beautifully written and this is the first time he has played it.

“We try to get new works on our programs, things we haven’t played before,” he said. “Turina has probably never been played in West Virginia.”

According to the release, the Brahms Quartet is one of three written by the composer and its final movement is one of Brahms’ most notable efforts to incorporate Hungarian gypsy music in his writing.

“In this piece, there is no doubt it’s a gypsy dance.

It’s fast and very energetic – quite a crowd pleasing kind of piece,” Skidmore said.

This is the Faculty Piano Quartet’s first concert of the semester.

The Quartet began rehears-

als during the second week of the semester, practicing twice a week.

“We’ve all been at it for a long time. We know the pieces and how to put them together,” Skidmore said.

Skidmore has been at WVU for 35 years. He was a member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for four seasons and has given many recitals throughout the eastern United States.

McTeer is an associate professor of violin at WVU and coordinator of the WVU String Area. The award-winning chamber musician became a member of the WVU music faculty in 2007.

Houde, an assistant professor of viola, is about to begin her second year with the Piano Quartet. Houde was a member of the Maryland Symphony for nine years.

Miltenberger is celebrat-

ing his 50th year teaching piano at WVU. As a soloist, he has performed in the United States, Japan and Europe. He is also a recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award at WVU. According to Skidmore, the Quartet is always expanding its repertoire.

“We try to find either current composers or neglected composers to bring something to the listening audience that they haven’t heard before,” he said.

Tonight’s concert is an opportunity for students to hear talented musicians play the works of famous composers.

“Young people need to hear it, and it’s just a great way to spend an evening,” Skidmore said.

The concert begins at 8:15 p.m. and is open to the public. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

The Faculty Piano Quartet will perform tonight at the CAC.

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Schoenle on the rise

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Junior defender Eric Schoenle, right, celebrates with teammates following his goal against Connecticut.

Junior defender Schoenle has caught attention of pro scouts this season by alex sims sports writer

Long-term success has brought a lot of outside attention to the West Virginia men’s soccer team.

No matter where the Mountaineers go, professional scouts follow for a firsthand look at this talented group.

It also helps that WVU has played one of the toughest schedules in college soccer this year, facing seven teams ranking in the RPI top 20.

Naturally, this past Tuesday was no different when No. 1 Connecticut came to Morgantown.

Scouts from multiple Major League Soccer clubs, including Sporting Kansas City, FC Dallas, the Columbus Crew and others, were on hand to see WVU take down the Huskies 2-0.

“They’ve been around us all year long,” said West Vir-

ginia head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “They were at Cincinnati, Maryland and Virginia and out on the west coast at Santa Barbara and Cal Poly when we were there.”

LeBlanc has elevated the WVU men’s soccer program to become a major player on the national scene, and professional clubs have taken notice.

With current professionals like Devon McTavish and Jerrod Smith, current pro prospects senior Ray Gaddis and junior standout Eric Schoenle, plus the talent on the other side of the field, West Virginia matches have become a onestop shop for soccer talent.

Of all the talented athletes on display, Schoenle has received as much national attention as anyone.

The Yardley, Pa., native excites scouts all around the country and is projected by many to be a top ten MLS draft pick in 2012 if he chooses to

leave school early.

“Eric first stood out to me in a match last season against Georgetown,” said Sporting Kansas City regional scout Matt Martin. “He showed not only athleticism when going up for a ball, but the ability to track a flighted ball very well, position himself to win it, and head it to a teammate rather than just head it away from danger.

“Also, he was very composed, both when defending and when playing the ball out of the back. Those traits continue today.”

Schoenle is regarded by many as the best centerback prospect in college soccer, and TopDrawerSoccer.com’s Joe Mauceri ranked him as one of the top five underclassmen in the nation.

Though Schoenle has enjoyed the increased interest, the WVU team captain remains humble, unfazed, and

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Mountaineers ready to bounce back from loss

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Junior quarterback Geno Smith gets pressured by a Syracuse defender. Smith was sacked four times in WVU’s 49-23 loss Friday night.

by cody schuler sports writer

Following West Virginia’s 49-23 loss to Syracuse, head coach Dana Holgorsen didn’t need much time to explain why the game ended up the way it did.

“We were outcoached and outplayed,” he said. “(Syracuse) played with more effort, more energy and more excitement.”

“I don’t have an answer as to why that’s the case, but clearly we were outcoached

and outplayed.”

Holgorsen made it clear that his team’s second loss of the season didn’t come without hard work and excellent preparation on behalf of Syracuse.

“First and foremost, I give them a tremendous amount of credit,” he said. “We knew what we were getting ourselves into from the atmosphere – they were going to be excited.”

“Schematically, they had stuff that was good – not to say that we didn’t have stuff that

was good on all three sides of the ball – they just did a better job of executing it,” he said.

Despite the disappointing outcome, Holgorsen insists that there is nothing in particular he or his coaching staff is going to change.

If anything, Holgorsen hopes the team will take this loss and use it as motivation moving forward.

“We’re not going to change how we do anything around here,” he said. “We have a

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Schoenle dribbles the ball against UConn. The junior is fifth on the team with 11 points this season. focused on his team and the it at all,” Schoenle said. “It’s not 2011 season. something that affects how I “During and before the game, I don’t really think about see schoenlE on PAGE 8

volleyball

WVU loses two, falls to No. 11 in Big East by sebouh majarian sports writer

The West Virginia volleyball team came up short again while searching for its first road win of the year during its fight to keep its first Big East conference tournament berth alive.

With the losses the Mountaineers (5-15, 3-6 Big East) dropped to No. 11 in the conference.

The Bearcats (16-8, 7-2) won their third straight with the sweep over WVU, and the Cardinals earned their eighth win in nine games during the 3-1 win.

The Mountaineers remain winless in eight attempts on the road after losing 14-25, 25-22, 17-25, 16-25 to the Cardinals and 19-25, 20-25, 20-25 to the Bearcats.

“Our offense is a little sporadic, but we’re getting better and better, and that’s against arguably two of the best teams in the conference with Marquette,” said West Virginia head coach Jill Kramer.

The sweep by Cincinnati dropped West Virginia’s record to 3-10 in three set matches while holding a 1-4 record in four set matches.

WVU got off to a slow start in the first game, trailing the entire first set in front of a crowd of 889.

“It’s a completely different environment than the coli-

seum,” Kramer said. “It’s really small and intimate, and the stands come right up to the court.”

Dutch transfer Anke de Jong fueled the Mountaineer offense against the Cardinals, scoring 16 kills on a .324 hitting percentage while adding seven more in the second game of the weekend.

De Jong had six of her kills in the lone set, which WVU would take from Louisville.

The team had 16 kills in the set as Kari Post recorded 12 of her team-high 33 assists. “(Anke’s) doing a great job, and she has picked her game up a lot and become an intricate part of our offense,” Kramer said. “She’s taking care of the ball when we give it to her, and teams are starting to give her more attention. And it’s cool to see her get better every match.”

Seniors Michelle Kopecky and Kylie Armbruster chipped in against Louisville with 12 and 10 kills, respectively.

The team struggled against the Cardinals, compiling a .150 hitting percentage.

Lola Arslanbekova had 20 of Louisville’s 53 kills; she also added 11 digs and a block.

After being named to the Big East honor roll last week, senior Serinna Russo went out and recorded 25 digs

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ben gaughan associate sports editor

Inexperience on defense showed Friday

The West Virginia defense gave up more points to Syracuse than it did against the No. 1 team in the country: LSU. Of course, it doesn’t help that the defense did not record a sack or any tackles for loss.

Maybe we could have expected zero sacks because of how rare they’ve been for the team this year, but not one tackle in the backfield? I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that happen to a team since I started watching football around the age of 8.

From start to finish, Syracuse senior quarterback Ryan Nassib threw the ball pretty much wherever he wanted, to any receiver he could find because he had so much time.

Nassib ended the game with 229 yards, four touchdowns (all to tight ends) and no interceptions.

Syracuse’s fifth-year senior tight end Nick Provo was wide open on two of his three touchdown receptions in the game, exploiting the Mountaineer secondary with ease.

With 20 seconds left in the third quarter, Syracuse was on WVU’s 10-yard line. On third down with five yards to go for the first down, Nassib found Provo wide open on the left sideline for the touchdown.

Before the snap, Provo was lined up on the left side of the offensive line, next to the left tackle. He ran out to the left sideline all alone because WVU senior linebacker Najee Goode had to stay on another Orange wide receiver who was running a route to the middle of the field. Nobody picked up Provo and he walked into the end zone untouched.

Earlier in the third quarter, on a first down, Syracuse called a play action passing play on the Mountaineer 30yard line. The Orange lined up in a jumbo formation, where there was one running back in the backfield, and two receivers bunched up together on each side of the offensive line.

In a similar play a little farther away from the end zone, Syracuse’ other senior tight end, David Stevens, ran a streak down the left sideline and found a hole in WVU’s zone defense on the 10-yard line. He waltzed in for the score.

Provo is the only tight end to ever catch at least three touchdowns against West Virginia.

Syracuse scored touchdowns on seven of its 11 drives in the game and four straight drives between the third and fourth quarters, until it punted on its last possession of the game.

The Mountaineers were out gained it total yards 404443 against the Orange. It was the first time WVU had been outgained by an opponent all season.

After the game, West Virginia defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel admitted there were some missed assignments and blown coverage by the defense that needs to be fixed before the next game against Rutgers.

He and the players know they have to move on, but also learn from the mistakes so they can correct them.

Senior defensive end Julian Miller and linebacker Najee Goode both felt they have to step up because of this game and show the young guys that the season isn’t over just because of one bad game on defense.

They are putting it on themselves the rest of the way to be even better leaders and help the younger players on defense, who haven’t played as much, realize the team can still win the Big East and contend for an important bowl game if they play the way they are capable of playing for the remaining games.

West Virginia played one of the worst defensive performances I’ve seen since I came to WVU in 2008. It’s youth really showed and I could tell the Syracuse offense did not feel intimidated the entire game.

At least the team feels it can improve together, and it believes it still has a shot at accomplishing something special. ben.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu

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Tuesday October 25, 2011

Redskins lose stars Moss, IndyCar officials discuss Hightower to injury safety after fatal crash

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An inspector checks a Sprint Cup Series car that pays tribute to racer Dan Wheldon, who died in a crash in and Indy Car race in Las Vegas last weekend.

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Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Hightower was injured on the play and has been declared out for the rest of the season.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — From healthy, first-place surprise to battered and struggling, the Washington Redskins had their fortunes take another dive Monday when running back Tim Hightower was declared out for the season with a torn knee ligament and receiver Santana Moss underwent hand surgery that is expected to sideline him for 5-7 weeks.

That makes five starters lost to significant injuries over the last two weeks, coinciding with a twogame losing streak and a quarterback switch.

The Redskins (3-3), sitting so pretty after winning three of their first four, are on their heels. Little seems to be going right, and some of the misfortune is truly out of the norm. London Fletcher — who has never missed a game in his 14-year NFL career has a hamstring injury that might finally get him off the field, and demoted quarterback Rex Grossman is in the hospital with pneumonia.

“We’ve got a lot of young players,” coach Mike Shanahan said.

“We’re going to get a chance to see how much talent they do (have), and how quickly they can improve.

“And, hopefully, it’s quick.”

Hightower is the team’s leading rusher. Moss is the top wideout.

With the injury-induced shuffling along the offensive line, there are now only four offensive starters tight end Fred Davis, receiver Jabar Gaffney, right guard Chris Chester and right tackle Jammal Brown still manning their same positions from the beginning of the season.

“I felt like coming into the season we had a chance to be a good football team; I still feel like that,” cornerback DeAngelo Hall said.

“We’re a little banged up, though, there’s no doubt about that. ...

(But) this is a different group.

This isn’t a group that’s going to

hang their heads and feel sorry for themselves. We’re going to bounce back.”

Hightower and Moss were hurt in Sunday’s 33-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Hightower’s left knee buckled when he tried to make a cut during a 4-yard carry in the third quarter, ending his season with 321 yards on 84 carries.

Ryan Torain and rookie fourthround draft pick Roy Helu will try to take up the slack, although neither has Hightower’s locker room leadership or ability to pick up a blitz. Torain had a 135-yard game in relief three weeks ago, but since then he has 12 carries for 17 yards.

Helu’s last 16 attempts have netted only 55 yards.

Hightower gave an emotional speech to his teammates after the game, encouraging them to soldier on.

“It’s always tough to lose a player like that,” Shanahan said, “who leads both on and off the football field.”

Moss has 25 catches for 301 yards, second in receptions on the team behind tight end Davis. Moss broke his left hand in the first half against Carolina and had three pins inserted into the area around his index finger on Monday.

That leaves Gaffney, who has a team-high 361 yards, and either Anthony Armstrong or fifth-round rookie Niles Paul as the starting tandem for this week’s game against the Buffalo Bills (4-2) at Toronto.

Fletcher, the heart and soul of the defense, left the Panthers loss early. His streak of 214 straight games might be in danger.

“I don’t think it’s that serious,” Shanahan said. “But we’ll find out more on Wednesday.”

As if that weren’t enough, Grossman spent Sunday’s game in the locker room fighting pneumonia and a fever. Shanahan said

Grossman would have come out to play if needed, but the coach also had receiver Terrence Austin taking snaps as an emergency quarterback during pregame warmups. Grossman is now being treated in a hospital for at least the next 48 hours.

Among those already on the sideline: Tight end Chris Cooley, left tackle Trent Williams and left guard Kory Lichtensteiger, all hurt in the previous week’s loss to Philadelphia. Lichtensteiger is out for the season with torn knee ligaments, Cooley is sidelined indefinitely with a broken finger and is having his balky knee re-examined, and Williams is week-toweek with a sprained ankle.

The injury news overshadowed mixed results from John Beck, who completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards with one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown, one interception and one lost fumble in his first start in four years.

Those numbers aren’t bad, especially given the injuries, but Beck stood out in a different way Monday. It’s been years since Redskins quarterbacks held regular day-after-game chats with reporters, but Beck made an appearance in the locker room and wrapped it up making a point to defend rookie receiver Leonard Hankerson. Hankerson, making his NFL debut, took a wrong turn on the first pass intended for him, leading to the only interception thrown by Beck.

“Hey, listen, the play with Hankerson, it’s on me,” Beck said. “I’m the guy that has got the ball in my hand, and I’m the guy that makes the decision where that ball goes, and we’re very excited to have Hankerson be a part of this football team. He’s going to be a great asset to this football team. Nothing goes on Hankerson. It all goes on me. You got that?”

swimming

WVU happy with young talent despite losses at Penn State by robert kreis sports writer

The West Virginia men and women’s swimming and diving teams took a road trip to Penn State this weekend to compete against the Nittany Lions at McCoy Natatorium.

Both teams lost, with the men at 143-98 and the women losing 137-96.

“We did really well, but I think we need to do a better job of carrying our emotions from what we have here at home to an away meet,” said men’s and women’s head coach Vic Riggs. “It is like any other sport. We traveled; it was a long day.”

Although the teams suffered defeat, the Mountaineers saw a strong push from some young freshmen. “(The freshmen) are talented swimmers,” Riggs said.

“The kids that prepare themselves, the kids that enjoy racing, and the kids that have expectations of what they want to get done are going to be able to overcome (adversity), and I think we have that in some of our freshmen.”

Riggs was happy with how the freshmen progressed but

knows there is still a lot of work to do as the season goes on.

For the men’s squad, freshman Daeton Davenport won the 500 free with a time of 4:40.15. Davenport put another strong effort in the 1000 free (9:39.25), finishing in third place.

“I learned a lot about Daeton in the 500 (free),” Riggs said. “He is a very efficient swimmer, and he likes to race; he showed some guts.”

Senior Taylor Camp won two events at the meet in the 200 free (1:40.82) and the 200 fly (1:50.44). Sophomore Tim Squires also posted a victory for the Mountaineers in the 50 free with a time of 20.82.

The West Virginia women swept the podium in the 200 breast, taking places one through three. Junior Breanna McCann finished first (2:23.59), sophomore Melissa Shreiber took second place (2.25.46), and freshman Janelle Zee came in third (2:25.49).

“All of the breast (stroke swimmers) did a really good job,” Riggs said. “For what we are trying to get done and where we are right now, (the breast stroke swimmers) split

those races very well.”

Rachel Burnett continued her swimming success this season with a victory in the 500 free (4:53.92). Burnett also came in second in the 100 free (51.84) and third in the 400 individual medley (4:22.50).

To end the swimming portion of the event, the men’s and women’s 400 free relay teams both posted victories.

“We talked about ending the meet on a positive note,” Riggs said. “Beating their relay was a big goal of ours.”

The freshmen continued to shine in the diving portion of the meet with Haily VandePoel winning the 1-meter (260.70) and 3-meter (274.12) events.

Although the Mountaineers could not pull out a victory in the meet against Penn State, Riggs did see bright spots on his team.

“Overall a lot of our kids are swimming faster than what they were at this time last year,” Riggs said. “That is always a real good indicator.”

The women’s team will return to action against James Madison at the WVU Natatorium Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar drivers and officials debated how to make open-wheel racing safer Monday. Now comes the hard part: turning talk into action.

More than a dozen IndyCar drivers met for three hours with series CEO Randy Bernard and Brian Barnhart, the series’ president of competition, about preventing another fatal accident.

The meeting came eight days after two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed in a fiery, 15-car crash in the season finale at Las Vegas and less than 48 hours after he was buried in his adopted hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida.

“How we react to this is critical, and we’re very encouraged with what happened today in terms of ideas,” four-time IndyCar champ Dario Franchitti said. “Fingerpointing is not going to do any good at all, and we’re all unified going forward in one direction.”

Although those inside the meeting room declined to share specifics, the discussion was expected to cover everything from tracks used by the series to new Plexiglas catch fences to putting canopies over the drivers’ open cockpits.

IndyCar does have time to consider potential changes because it won’t race again for six months.

“We’re not going to make motor racing 100 percent safe, that’s a fact,” Tony Kanaan said. “But

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Continued from page 7 play or what we do as a team.”

If anything, Schoenle and his team performs better with the spotlight on them, as Schoenle headed in his sixth career goal on the way to dropping No. 1 UConn.

LeBlanc too is enjoying the increased attention on his

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weekly schedule that we’re going to abide by, and we’re going to do everything we possibly can to get them motivated to play on Saturday afternoon.”

“We do the same thing every week. We didn’t forget how to coach,” he said. “We have a plan, and we’ll stick to it and do everything we possibly can to get our guys motivated to play.”

It was apparent while watching the game that Syracuse was able to get a tremendous amount of pressure on junior quarterback Geno Smith. Holgorsen thought the offensive line didn’t do particularly well in pass protection, acknowledging the brilliance of Syracuse’s blitzing

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against Louisville and 17 more against Cincinnati.

The Mountaineers came out strongly against the Bearcats Sunday, scoring 11 kills on a .360 hitting percentage but beat themselves with seven errors in the set. Cincinnati also scored 19 kills on .382 clip from the field.

Kopecky led the team with 10 kills. She was followed by Armbruster with nine and de Jong with seven, while the rest of the team managed eight

there are things that we can do, hopefully, to make it better, make it safer.”

IndyCar’s investigation of the accident is ongoing.

In a statement released by the series Monday, CEO Randy Bernard said the series “needs to understand everything possible” about the crash.

A team of series safety and competition officials is evaluating the data and will use independent experts and consultants to analyze aspects of the data, according to IndyCar. The investigation results then will be turned over to a third-party group for validation, series officials said.

Investigators are reviewing accident data recorders from the 15 cars involved in the wreck, as well as their accelerometers, firesuits, helmets, video footage, photos, post-crash reports and data from timing and scoring.

IndyCar already was planning on a new car for next season.

Wheldon, who was the primary test driver for the new model, repeatedly told reporters it was significantly safer.

IndyCar already planned on a new car for next season. Wheldon, who was the primary test driver for the new model, repeatedly told reporters it was significantly safer.

But drivers want other assurances, too.

“We have to take it to the next level of safety,” said Davey Ham-

ilton, who sustained severe foot and ankle injuries in a serious crash in 2001 at Texas. “One thing I’ve seen in Dario, Tony and Justin (Wilson) is that they’ve unified us.

I think they’re doing it in a very positive way. It’s about what’s best for the series and what’s best for the drivers.”

Franchitti and Kanaan, two of Wheldon’s closest friends, were in town for his memorial Sunday, then stayed to participate in the drivers meeting.

“I feel responsible for all the drivers here,” Franchitti said. “Everything is on the table, and I think today was a very productive discussion.”

Wheldon’s fatal crash culminated a season in which drivers voiced several concerns.

Whether it was radiation issues at the series’ final Japan race, a botched restart on a wet New Hampshire track, inconsistent penalty calls or a series of pit road tangles, drivers and team officials repeatedly voiced concerns.

The first complaints emerged in January when Bernard announced the series would use double-file restarts, a staple on the Cup circuit for several years.

IndyCar drivers, some of whom had Cup experience, contended it couldn’t work in a series where bump-and-run tactics create a dangerous racing environment.

But after some early wrecks, drivers and series officials figured it out.

program.

“I think it’s great that this program is a viable option for kids to come that want to be pros, get recognition, and have clubs come in and watch them,” LeBlanc said. “At the end of the day, our number one goal is winning for West Virginia, and as long as that stays our priority, we will be fine – and guys like Eric know that.”

As good as Schoenle is in the air, setting up the attack, and leading the team off the field, coaches and scouts alike agree on his best feature: “Character,” Martin said.

“Because there will always be times when you get beaten or have to fight through pain or difficulty and that’s when character makes a difference.”

schemes as a primary reason for that.

“Sixteen of Syracuse’s first 24 blitzes were different blitzes,” he said. “That’s something I’ve never seen in college football, and that’s a tribute to Syracuse doing some good stuff defensively.”

“We have to keep getting better at making sure we get the ball out of our hands and keep doing a better job of one-on-one pass protecting.”

Smith, who was sacked four times Friday night, threw two interceptions as a result of Syracuse pressure. Holgorsen, while disappointed in some of Smith’s decision making, took time to highlight his quarterback’s lack of blemishes up to this point in the season. “(Smith) made a poor decision, and if you look at seven games and how many times we’ve thrown the ball, I think

he’s made three poor decisions that have turned into interceptions,” he said.

“He made a really, really bad decision, but that’s naturally going to happen and we’re going to do everything we can to correct him.”

Additionally, Holgorsen addressed the offense as a whole, noting that the unit is far from a finished product.

“I’ve been saying all along that we’re a work in progress and that we’re not very efficient offensively,” he said.”

“I’ve got my hands on the offense more than I do the other two sides of the ball, and what we focused on (Sunday) was why we didn’t score 49 points,” he said.

“We showed them exactly what they could’ve done to be able to do that.”

kills.

The Bearcats combo of Jordanne Scott and Missy Harpenau was too much for West Virginia as Scott recorded 15 kills and 2 aces while Harpenau had a double-double of 11 kills and 14 digs.

WVU was again without freshman Halle Kearney, who is still recovering from an ankle injury and hasn’t played since the Georgetown match Oct. 2. Kramer and the training staff are being cautious with the talented youngster.

“She’s got a long career ahead of her here, and we

need to do it right and make sure we take good care of her,” Kramer said.

“From here on out, each match is important, and I don’t think we need to do anything different than what we’ve been doing as of late.

And that’s just playing each point,” Kramer said. “When we do that, we have a lot of success.”

The Mountaineers return home next weekend, where they have a 5-5 record, to play Syracuse and conferenceleader Marquette.

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10 | SPORTS

Tuesday October 25, 2011

LESSONS LEARNED Mountaineers know it’s important to move on after last week’s ‘disappointing’ loss to Syracuse by michael carvelli sports editor

Following a devastating loss to Syracuse, a group of West Virginia football players made their way out of the locker room to field questions from the media.

It wasn’t hard to figure out their feelings about the game.

“I think I can speak for my team. That was a very tough loss,” said redshirt sophomore wide receiver Stedman Bailey. “I’m embarrassed.”

Bailey’s teammates felt the same. They were all disappointed. This was a game they felt they should have won.

Another thing they all knew was that, even though they it was a bad loss, they can’t dwell on it. WVU’s next Big East Conference test awaits in a Rutgers team that has been successful this season.

“It’s going to be on us seniors and upperclassmen to let the young guys know that, yeah we took a step back, but we are definitely going to have to learn from this and be able to come out and execute the rest of the way,” said senior defensive lineman Julian Miller. “We have to pick it up and fix our corrections. We still have the rest of the season ahead of us.”

Much like last year’s game against Syracuse, the Mountaineers entered this season’s contest with a lot of momentum. Both teams had identical records, and once again, West Virginia was considered a heavy favorite against the Orange.

But also like last year, WVU walked off the field in defeat – always a tough feeling to swallow.

There was something about this year’s loss that was a little harder for the players to take, though.

“It’s probably my worst loss ever,” said junior quarterback Geno Smith. “It’s disappointing because we worked so

hard. We felt like we had everything to prove.

“It’s just disappointing that we didn’t come out and put our best foot forward.”

It was Smith after the game who gathered the other players on the Mountaineer offense together. He was pretty straightforward with his teammates.

“He was basically telling us to keep our heads up,” Bailey said. “There’s a lot more football to be played. This game doesn’t determine our season. We have to learn from the mistakes we made today and move forward from them.”

Another similarity a lot of the players took from this season’s loss to Syracuse is that now they don’t get to completely control their own destiny.

They knew all they had to do was win games in the Big East and they would get the opportunity to play in a BCS bowl game.

“I went through seeing what it looks like to have somebody else holding your future in their hands,” said senior linebacker Najee Goode.

“As a man and as a football player, you want to control your own destiny. And right now, we’ve still got a chance to go 6-1 (in the Big East). As a senior, I’m going to tell my guys that we let this one get away from us, and next week we’ve got to get a whole lot better.”

That’s the thing West Virginia is going to use to move forward in the next few weeks.

The fact that they know, even though the loss to Syracuse hurts, they have to shake it off as quickly as possible in order to get back to winning.

“We know how this league works,” Miller said. “You may lose one game, but you are always in the hunt to win the Big East championship.” james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Stedman Bailey caught seven passes for 130 yards and a touchdown against Syracuse.

men’s soccer

Loss to Providence spoils Senior Night for WVU’s seven seniors by alex sims sports writer

After what looked like a season-defining 2-0 win over No. 1 Connecticut, the West Virginia men’s soccer team was hit with a big-game hangover against Providence, spoiling Friday’s Senior Night festivities.

After poor first-half play, the Mountaineers faced a 1-0 deficit at halftime but came out very strong in the second half, looking more like the group that handed the topranked team in the country its first loss of the season.

Senior Nick Claudio evened the game at 1-1 with a rocket from 25 yards out into the back of the net from an assist by Uwem Etuk and Peabo Doue.

For a short while after the Charleston, W.Va., native’s equalizing goal, the Mountaineers appeared as though they would continue to have control of the game, but they were never able to capitalize again.

Then, the Friars scored the game-deciding goal in the 87th minute, stunning WVU and its home crowd.

Claudio’s goal in his final game was the first of his career, but it was unfortunately overshadowed by the disappointing loss.

“It’s bittersweet,” Claudio said of his goal. “We came off a great result against UConn.

Like (head coach Marlon LeBlanc) said, we didn’t move on from it in enough time. It’s just disappointing, because we had an opportunity to put our stamp on the Big East and keep pace for the title, so it’s bittersweet.”

Four seniors started for WVU, and a total of ten seniors were honored Friday night in their final regular season home game at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

Perhaps the most decorated senior, defender Ray Gaddis, was scratched from the lineup during pregame warm-ups

tennis

Tennis wraps up fall season at ITA regionals by robert kreis sports writer

Senior Nick Claudio scored his first career goal against Providence. due to an ankle injury he sustained near the end of the first half against UConn.

The Indianapolis, Ind., native was a team captain for three years, started a total of 69 games and recorded six assists in 6,440 minutes on the pitch as a Mountaineer.

Additionally, he was named a third team all-American and second team all-Big East last season, and he was a two-time honoree on the Hermann Trophy watch list.

Off the field, Gaddis has excelled as well, being named to the Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll and a Big East academic all-star.

Ruben Garrido, a midfielder from Elkhart, Ind., has recorded three goals on 25 shots in 70 appearances for the Mountaineers.

Garrido has also succeeded off the field, being named to the 2010 ESPN academic alldistrict team.

Matt Drake has seen time at midfield and on defense during his two years at WVU since transferring from Oregon State in 2010.

In that time, the Portland, Ore., native notched two goals and one assist while starting 26 matches.

Two brothers, originally from Cameroon, came to WVU from Las Vegas, Nev., and have had a major impact as well.

Forward Franck Tayou led the Mountaineers with nine goals last season, while his brother Uzi recorded two goals in his time at WVU as a defenseman, including one against eventual national champion Akron in last year’s

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NCAA tournament.

Charleston, W.Va., native Yale Tiley made the team as a walk-on midfielder in 2008 but since transitioned to goalkeeper.

The biochemistry major is an honors student at WVU and has been noticed for his academic success, being named to the Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll and a Big East academic all-star.

Along with the seven current players honored, three student assistants were honored.

Declan Coll, Connor Gorman and Adam Mills are all former WVU players whose careers were cut short by injury and were recognized on Friday night. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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After a rigorous fall season, the West Virginia women’s tennis team competed in its last match at the ITA Atlantic Regional in Norfolk, Va., this weekend.

West Virginia head coach Tina Samara brought four Mountaineers to compete in the Regional tournament.

“We had some good and bad,” Samara said. “The whole team needs to really start watching what the top players do on and off the court, because there is a distinct difference between the two, and hopefully we try to be more like the (top) players are in behavior.”

Friday, the first day of competition, the doubles team of sophomores Melis Tanik and Mary Chupa led the way for the Mountaineers. The tandem was able to edge Liberty’s Cameron Richard and Brittany Yang 8-6.

Chupa also saw success in singles on day one, beating No. 4 Alex Smyth of Richmond 6-0, 6-2. The sophomore could not continue her winning ways in the round of 16 matchup when she lost to Temple’s Jordan Batey, 6-3, 6-3. Although Chupa had mixed results throughout the weekend, she really showed resiliency in her Sunday loss to Fernanda Perrotta of Penn State. After losing the first set 6-0, Chupa was able to force a tiebreaker in the second set, but ultimately lost 7-6 (3).

“Mary is in a good place right now.” Samara said. “She is doing a lot of things better that we have been trying to get her to do, and I think that will definitely carry over to the spring (season).”

Chupa’s doubles counterpart Tanik was not able to obtain the same success in singles on day two of the com-

petition. Tanik squared off against Georgetown’s Tina Tehrani, and fell to her 7-5, 6-4, after going up 5-2 in the first set.

The most impressive Mountaineer at the ITA Regional may have been junior Emily Mathis.

After losing her first set in the opening round of the women’s singles draw, Mathis battled and eventually defeated Liberty’s Cameron Richard, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

With the victory Mathis advanced to the round of 16 in which she played against the No. 10 seeded Marlen Mesgarzadeh of William & Mary.

Mathis could not claim victory, but did force the match to three sets, eventually losing 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 (5).

“What ever the score is (Mathis) is not quitting,” said Samara. “If you have that quality alone you are going to see some good things happen.”

West Virginia’s fourth and final competitor was freshman Ikttesh Chahal. Chahal participated in the women’s qualifying draw.

Chahal lost her opening round match on Friday to Longwood’s Malin Allgurin 7-6 (6), 7-5. Chahal competed in a consolation match on Friday, but lost again, this time to Georgetown’s Vicky Sekely 6-2, 6-0.

Although Chahal could not post a victory, Samara and her staff were happy with her play.

“She is going through a lot of transitions,” Samara said. “The last match the score did not look good, but it was the first time we saw her play they way we want her to play – which is smarter.”

The ITA Regional was the final event for Mountaineers in their fall season. The team will return to action in the spring, when they will participate in team matches. dasports@mail.wvu.edu