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Offense dominates the day in WVU’s 70-63 win

Senior quarterback Geno Smith put on a performance for the ages, throwing for 656 yards and eight touchdowns in West Virginia’s 70-63 victory against Baylor.

Read more from Saturday’s game against Baylor in Sports.

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Furniture fire destroys three vehicles By carlee Lammers City Editor

Morgantown Fire and Police Departments are currently investigating seven malicious fires set Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

A furniture fire reported at 6:57 a.m. Sunday in front of 725 Cass St. spread to three unattended parked vehicles.

According to a report from Morgantown Fire Department Captain Ken Tennant, a 2003 Dodge Dakota, a 2006 Chevrolet Canyon and a 2000 Chevrolet Lu-

mina were destroyed in the fire.

Tennant said the home also suffered minor exterior heat damage.

It is believed the burning furniture ignited the rear tires of the Dodge Dakota, which ruptured the fuel tank and spread burning gasoline on the other vehicles.

“For many years now, we’ve been trying to educate the general public and student population. These fires are dangerous, senseless and all too common,” Tennant said.

All three vehicles have

been determined to be a total loss, resulting in a $35,000 initial damage estimate.

The damage estimate for the house is $1,000.

“This went from a fire in the street to becoming three counts of malicious arson,” Tennant said.

According to Tennant, the Morgantown Fire Department initiated a 24hour anonymous arson tip line to help provide officials with information on instances of arson throughout the city approximately seven years ago.

Tennant said he encour-

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ages anyone with information on the fires to contact the tip line.

“A lot of people don’t want to get involved. They may not want to get someone in trouble, but somewhere out there there’s three people that woke up who no longer have a car, and I’m guessing they’re students,” he said.

“Those three people didn’t do anything wrong.

They just parked their vehicles on Cass Street.

This is senseless, and it’s dangerous.”

Morgantown Mayor Jim Manila said the city is pre-

pared to take any actions necessary to find those responsible.

“I hope, if anyone caught and charged with arson from this past weekend, they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent.,” Manilla said. “No plea bargains.

The max, weather a student or not. I think that council would support any tools or resources needed to find these criminals.”

Another fire was reported in front of 700 Cass Street at 5:19 a.m. Police are still determining if there is a connection between the two.

“The fire could have

ON THE INSIDE The West Virginia women’s soccer team toppled TCU 2-1 Saturday afternoon to move to 3-0 in Big 12 Conference play.

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spread to nearby houses, or the gas could have exploded,” Tennant said. “This is a very serious situation and will be investigated as one.”

According to the report, five other fires were reported at the following locations: the 200 and 300 blocks of Grant Avenue, North Spruce Street, McLane Alley and the 100 block of Jones Avenue.

Those with information on the fires are encouraged to call the arson tip line at 304-225-3586. carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu

NO DEFENSE, NO PROBLEM? The West Virginia defense was not happy with the way it played in the Mountaineers’ 70-63 win against Baylor.

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WVU Planetarium offers celestial experience by bryan bumgardner associate news editor

An inconspicuous pair of doors on the top floor of White Hall hide West Virginia University’s best-kept secret: a high-tech window into outer space.

The Tomchin Planetarium is a digital observatory in the recently completed White Hall. Open to students and the public, the planetarium regularly screens scientific documentaries and digital stargazing sessions to audiences of more than 30 people.

The best part: All shows are free of charge.

“This is entirely for the public,” said Professor Jon Hopkins, caretaker of the planetarium. “This is a conscious effort from the Physics Department and the college of arts and sciences to do outreach for the community.”

In the planetarium, two rings of reclined seats allow audiences a view of the massive, mesmerizing domed ceiling. As the lights darken, images of constellations, planets and other cosmic wonders are projected

into the dome.

Hopkins said the Planetarium is a way to make science fun for the audience.

“We try to entertain as well as educate,” Hopkins said.

“Nobody wants to hear anyone do differential equations for 45 minutes.”

Past shows have included a documentary titled “Tales of the Maya Skies,” a psychedelic exploration of Mayan mythology, and “Ultimate Universe,” a visually stunning tour of the solar system.

A love of astronomy brings more than just students to the Planetarium.

“Words can’t describe how awesome it is,” said Morgantown resident Dean Glassman after watching a planetarium documentary.

“It’s going to take time to process how much ground we covered through space and time – literally.”

Growing up near planetariums in Miami left Glassman with a love for the cosmos.

“I’ve always been fascinated with science and astronomy, and this is one of the things I really look forward to,” he said. “This blows away anything I’ve seen on TV.”

Glassman said he believes it’s important for young people to attend the shows – especially college students.

“It puts in perspective how small and insignificant we are in the grand scheme of things. The more you learn, the more you realize there is to learn,” he said.

“Every time I come here, I’m more and more impressed with what the professors put on,” he said. “The University should really do more to promote this.”

The new Planetarium in White Hall is several times larger (and more hightech) than the original location in Hodges Hall – something that doesn’t go unnoticed.

“It was way more high tech than I ever expected it to be,” said Cheyenne LaClair, a sophomore physics student.

LaClair said she enjoys how the planetarium shows break down barriers between advanced science and the general public.

“They did a really good job of being scientifically accurate, while using language everyone can understand,” she said.

She also said she feels the

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The Tomchin Planetarium, a digital observatory, sits atop White Hall on the Downtown Campus. programs are an important resource for the community.

“I think it’s an amazing opportunity for the public to learn about something that isn’t really talked about except in specialized classes that cost money,” she said.

LaClair also said she sup-

ports the decision to keep the programs free.

“I feel like making it free and open to the general public was absolutely the best decision they could have made, as far as getting the community involved in science,” she said.

Showings are held twice a month. For star charts, information about upcoming showings, or to learn more about the planetarium, visit http://planetarium.wvu. edu. bryan.bumgardner@mail.wvu.edu

WVU crowns Homecoming royalty

By Carlee Lammers City Editor

Residents of the Waterfront Hotel wait outside until given the okay to re-enter.

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Waterfront hotel evacuated due to ‘dryer fire’ Guests and staff at the Waterfront Place Hotel were evacuated Sunday night after a clothes dryer caught fire on the second floor.

The dryer was located in the beauty salon and flames were coming out of the front of the dryer, according to Morgantown fire department officials.

The heat from the fire was enough to set off the sprinkler system, but firefighters were still needed to contain the blaze.

Water could be seen seeping through the ceiling and pooling in the lobby. Roughly 20 people were evacuated from the

building.

“I had just gotten to my room and was unpacking when I heard the fire alarm,” said California resident James Ward.

Ward was on the eleventh floor when the alarm sounded.

“I scrambled to get out as fast as possible,” he said.

Andover, Mass. resident Camille Byers and her family were visiting her daughter, a West Virginia University student. They were watching TV in their hotel room when they heard the alarm.

“My room was right above the fire,” she said.

“We didn’t smell the smoke

until we left the room.”

Byers said she always stays at the Waterfront when she is in town, and the staff had promised to help displaced guests.

“They did say when we go in, if there’s any problem with the room, that they would move us.

They’re also going to give us free coffee and cookies,” she said. “The staff is unbelievable here – great hotel.”

Hotel officials declined to comment.

At 9:23 p.m., guests were escorted back inside to the Regatta Bar and Grille, a restaurant attached to the hotel.

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Steve Orlowski and Danielle Vincent were crowned the 2012 homecoming king and queen during halftime of the West Virginia University’s football game against Baylor Saturday.

Vincent is an industrial engineering student from Bridgeport, W.Va. Raised in West Virginia, Vincent said she feels she is a true representation of what it means to be a Mountaineer.

“I feel that I embody the qualities that represent a true Mountaineer student, and that I am a representative of this University,” she said. “I’ve grown up being a Mountaineer, and I knew I always would be a student here.”

Vincent is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, where she has served as member at large, president and registrar.

She has been an active member of the Morgantown community through volun-

teer work at Christian Help, an internship at Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and participated in the Society of Women Engineers and the Mountaineer Maniacs.

Inspired by her mother, Vincent said after graduating from WVU she plans to stay in the state to maintain a close connection with family.

“After graduation, I plan on staying in West Virginia.

I have grown up here, and I am very family-oriented, so I would like to stay close to my family,“ she said. “My mom is my biggest inspiration. She is the strongest and most loving person I know.”

Orlowski is a sport management major from Leonia, N.J. He currently serves as the assistant director of the Mountaineer Maniacs.

He has been active in the University community by previously serving on the athletic council in the Student Government Association, working as a re-founding father of the Sigma Nu fraternity, and he is an active member of St. John’s Parish.

“Winning homecoming king is a true honor. I am a New Jersey native but a Mountaineer for life,” Orlowski said. “I am a huge fan of all WVU athletics and love the Mountaineers.”

After graduation, Orlowski plans to continue his time as a Mountaineer by attending graduate school at WVU. “I chose to attend WVU after seeing the “Flying WV” (logo) all over campus. The school spirit and passion for the University doesn’t compare to any other school.”

Other queen candidates included: Andria Alvarez from Bridgeport, W.Va. Brooke Andrews from Morgantown; Ali Jeney from Clarksburg, W.Va.; and Breanne Zackery from Maidsville, W.Va. Other king candidates included: Ryan Cox from Morgantown; B. Jay Hatfield from Madison, W.Va; Joey West from Wheeling, W.Va; and Rick Wright from Morgantown.

After their wish has been granted, each child has the opportunity to choose a themed party to celebrate.

Sergent’s party consisted of board games, jewelry making, cupcakes and music.

Playing cards with his family during his party, Sergent said he appreciated not only his recent trip to Tokyo, but Chi Omega and the Make-AWish Foundation for making it all possible.

“My favorite part of the trip was probably going to Disney Tokyo, but getting to see the lights and Pokémon was good, too. The trip was very long but worth it,” Sergent said.

Devin Sears, Chi Omega

Make-A-Wish chair, said the sorority’s philanthropy is dedicated to the Foundation.

“Make-A-Wish is our national philanthropy; we have been paired with them for 10 years, so we work directly with the northern Make-AWish chapter, which is out of Morgantown,” Sears said.

“We grant wishes for children under the age of 18 that have life-threatening illnesses or diseases. It costs $4,500 to make a wish. Once we raise the money, we give it to the local Make-A-Wish chapter, and they pass it on to a local child toward their wish.”

Chi Omega president Claire Ulmer had the opportunity to witness two children have their wishes granted through the sorority’s donations.

“Last year we granted a wish for Hannah Underwood, who had the opportunity to go to Disney World last October. Most of the children want to go to Disney, but one girl in the past asked for a swimming pool, and Make-A-Wish happily made it happen.”

In order to fund the money to grant the children their wishes, Ulmer said it takes effort and commitment from not only Chi Omega but the entire community.

“We get the community involved, as well as other students in Greek life, she said.

“We did a jewelry sale last year and even got parents involved. By selling jewelry, proceeds were all donated to Make-A-Wish.”

Ulmer said she was excited to continue working with the foundation to change the lives of young people.

“We are looking forward to granting another wish this semester. Hopefully, with one more fundraiser, we will be able to do that,” Ulmer said.

For more information on the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern West Virginia or to make a donation, visit www. nwestva.wish.org.

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Chi Omega ‘Makes-a-Wish’

By Ashley Tennant staff writer

West Virginia University’s Chi Omega sorority is working to make wishes come true.

The sorority works in partnership with the Make-AWish Foundation to help grant wishes for local children. Once the wishes have been granted, the sisters plan a party for the children and their families.

This year’s wish was granted to 14-year-old Grafton High School student Trent Sergent.

His wish was to travel to Tokyo, and sisters in Chi Omega made it possible.

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‘Hotel Transylvania’ checks in with $43M debut

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Produced by Sony Pictures Animations, ‘Hotel Transylvania’ pulled an impressive $43 million opening weekend.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Sandler’s monster mash-up “Hotel Transylvania” has brought the weekend box office back to life after a late-summer slump.

The animated comedy from Sony Pictures debuted at No. 1 with $43 million, one of the strongest starts ever for a movie opening in September, according to studio estimates Sunday.

“Hotel Transylvania” set a new high for September debuts in terms of actual dollars, beating the previous record of $35.7 million for 2002’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” But factoring in today’s higher admission prices, “Sweet Home Alabama” sold more tickets.

This weekend’s box office was further strengthened by a solid No. 2 debut for another Sony release,

Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s timetravel thriller “Looper,” which took in $21.2 million.

Hollywood’s overall grosses rose for the first time in a month compared to the same weekend last year.

Revenues totaled $120 million, up 21 percent from the same weekend a year ago, when “Dolphin Tale” led with $13.9 million, according to box-office tracker Hollywood.com.

“Sony really kind of saved the day here, turning things around after a full month of less-than-stellar box office,” said Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. “The postsummer period didn’t exactly set the world on fire.”

It’s rare for one studio to open two wide releases

over the same weekend, but Sony had two movies that complemented each other well without overlapping their audiences.

Locking up the family crowds, the PG-rated “Hotel Transylvania” features Sandler providing the voice of Count Dracula as proprietor of a resort catering to Frankenstein, the Wolfman and other monsters.

The R-rated “Looper” pulled in male action fans.

Set in 2044, the film stars Gordon-Levitt as a hit man assigned to kill victims sent back in time – including his future self (Bruce Willis).

The previous weekend’s No. 1 movie, Open Road Films’ police story “End of Watch,” fell to No. 3 with $8 million, raising its domestic total to $26.2 million.

In narrower release, Universal Pictures’ music

tale “Pitch Perfect” opened strongly at No. 6 with $5.2 million.

The movie stars Anna Kendrick as a college freshman who joins an a cappella singing team and livens up the group’s conservative style.

Playing in 335 theaters, “Pitch Perfect” averaged an impressive $15,560 a cinema. That compared to an average of $12,840 in 3,349 theaters for “Hotel Transylvania” and $7,086 in 2,992 cinemas for “Looper.”

The weekend’s other new wide release, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis’ school drama “Won’t Back Down,” flopped at No. 10 with $2.7 million, averaging just $1,074 in 2,515 theaters.

The movie centers on two mothers who organize a campaign to save a failing

elementary school.

For Sandler, “Hotel “Transylvania” was a return to hit status after his summer dud “That’s My Boy” and so-so results on last year’s comedy “Jack and Jill.”

Sandler’s audience of young males generally has waned as he ages.

But Sony, which has released most of his movies, remains eager to stay in the Sandler business.

“I have said that many times, and it still holds in a big way,” said Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com.

Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final do-

mestic figures will be released Monday.

1. “Hotel Transylvania,” $43 million ($8.1 million international).

2. “Looper,” $21.2 million ($8.5 million international).

3. “End of Watch,” $8 million.

4. “Trouble with the Curve,” $7.5 million.

5. “House at the End of the Street,” $7.2 million ($1.5 million international).

6. “Pitch Perfect,” $5.2 million.

7. “Finding Nemo,” $4.1 million ($1.1 million international).

8. “Resident Evil: Retribution,” $3 million ($20.7 million international).

9. “The Master,” $2.75 million.

10. “Won’t Back Down,” $2.7 million.

Russian church: rock band deserves mercy if they repent MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Orthodox Church on Sunday asked for clemency for three jailed members of the rock band Pussy Riot if they repent for their “punk prayer” for deliverance from President Vladimir Putin at Moscow’s main cathedral, a statement that came a day before an appeal hearing and appeared to reflect a desire to put an end to the case that has caused an international outrage.

But it was unclear whether the women, who were sentenced to two years last month, would offer a penitence sought by the church and how much leniency a court may show.

Putin has always been reluctant to avoid leaving an impression that he could bow to public pressure and has taken an increasingly tough line on dissent since his inauguration in May. Monday’s appeal hearing has caught their family members between hope and despair as they attempt to gauge from the words and actions of government and church officials whether the political tide will turn in their favor.

In Sunday’s statement, the church reaffirmed its condemnation of the women’s raucous stunt, saying such actions “can’t be left unpunished.” But it added that if the women show “penitence and reconsideration of their action,” their words “shouldn’t be left unnoticed.”

Earlier this month, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that keeping them in prison any longer would be “unproductive” – a statement that encouraged hopes the appeals court could set them free. But skeptics said that ahead of the

band members’ conviction on charges of “hooliganism driven by religious hatred,” Putin himself said the women should not be judged too harshly, raising similar hopes for their release that proved vain.

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, Maria Alekhina, 24, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, 30, were arrested in March after dancing and high-kicking at Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral as they pleaded with the Virgin Mary to save Russia from Putin, who was elected to a third presidential term two weeks later. They said during their trial in August that they were protesting the Russian Orthodox Church’s support for Putin and didn’t intend to offend religious believers.

Both the government and the church may have a strong interest in putting the Pussy Riot case behind them to avoid further damage at home and abroad.

The band members’ imprisonment has come to symbolize intolerance of dissent in Putin’s Russia and caused a strong international condemnation. Their cause has been taken up by celebrities and musicians, including Madonna and Paul McCartney, and protests have

been held around the world.

Even some government loyalists criticized the harsh sentence, voicing concern about the church’s interference in secular affairs and a growing repressive streak in the Kremlin’s policies.

Since his inauguration in May, Putin has taken an increasingly tough stance against dissent in response to a series of massive winter protests against his 13year rule.

Opposition activists have faced interrogations and searches, and the Kremlin-controlled parliament quickly stamped a slew of draconian bills, including the one that raised fines 150-fold for taking part in unsanctioned protests and another obliging those non-government organizations that receive foreign funds to register as “foreign agents.”

In a clear nod to the Pussy Riot stunt, proKremlin lawmakers last week discussed a new bill that would make “offending religious feelings” a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.

Actions like these have left the friends, families, and lawyers of the Pussy Riot women pessimistic about the possibility of a successful appeal.

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Violetta Volkova, one of the three lawyers for the women, said Friday after visiting a prison where they are being held that she had little hope for a fair sentence in a country where courts bow to the authorities.

“There is always at least some minimal hope for common sense and that the court will act in accordance with the law,” she said. “But given the political situation in Russia, we can’t depend on a legal sentence.”

Stanislav Samutsevich, the father of one of the women, said he also had little hope, saying that he believed the government would use the appeals pro-

cess to “in some way justify the severe sentence imposed.”

Friends and family say they have tried to keep the women busy with books and letters to try to lighten their mood.

Olga Vinogradova, a children’s librarian, book reviewer, and longtime friend of the convicted Maria Alekhina, sent her philosophy books to read.

She said she received messages from Alekhina once or twice a week.

Like Tolokonnikova, Alekhina is the mother of a young child, a 5-yearold boy, a fact which has drawn particular sympathy from supporters of the women, who have been

behind bars since their arrest in March.

“One thing that she wrote to me in a letter is that . she couldn’t pay a higher price than such a long separation from her child,” said Vinogradova.

“For her freedom to speak her mind that is the greatest price.”

Vinogradova said that in her exchanges with Alekhina her friend had expressed little hope of leaving with an effective appeal.

“She’s scared about what’s happening now, with the new laws,” said Vinogradova, “I think she may have expected more from the protest movement.”

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Good job, WVU fans

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West Virginia University students cheer during Saturday’s football game at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. Mountaineer fans should be applauded for their efforts on Saturday at West Virginia University’s first Big 12 Conference football game.

Not only did WVU fans create a rowdy environment and flawlessly execute Stripe the Stadium, they also welcomed Baylor fans to Morgantown with open arms.

West Virginia fans have been known to show up late and leave early – especially for noon kickoffs – but Saturday’s game was different.

The stadium was almost completely full following

the Mountaineers’ 70-63 win against Baylor for the singing of Country Roads.

The Stripe the Stadium received national recognition for its success.

But without a doubt, West Virginia fans should be proud of the way they welcomed Baylor fans.

One Baylor fan posted on a message board about the hospitality she and her family received in Morgantown.

“It was the best game day experience that I have ever been a part of. It surpassed even game day at Nebraska,” the fan wrote. “I

can’t even recall the number of people that came up to us and said, ‘welcome to Morgantown, we’re glad you are here.’”

The fan also said she was offered so much food and beverages in the Blue lot she was mad she bought her own.

“So, I will definitely be back. And, next time, I am coming straight to the stadium parking lot and bringing an appetite,” she finished.

A staff member of The Daily Athenaeum also saw a group of West Virginia fans give up their seats on

the bus to a group of Baylor fans from out of town.

It’s that kind of hospitality West Virginia fans need to embrace when any opponents come to Morgantown this season, and for many seasons to come.

With our growing stature and the attention we will be getting on the national level, it is as important as it has ever been to maintain this positivity and represent the University well.

Fans were hospitable while creating one of the best gameday environments Morgantown has ever seen.

In 2010, there was negative attention surrounding WVU fans, which overshadowed the basketball team’s historic success on a number of occasions.

It is important we avoid that this year. It is important West Virginia fans help create a positive image for the University.

So, when Kansas State comes to town Oct. 20, let’s be sure to remember how we behaved Saturday.

Be loud. Be proud.

But don’t forget to be respectful.

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Damning diction: Why curse words shouldn’t be offensive molly robinson correspondent

It was the first time I brought a boyfriend home to meet my parents. At first, he was doing great – he said please and thank you, talked about his accomplishments, and he took my father’s jokes with ease. Being a generally decent and likable guy, the first meeting seemed to go well – that is, until he dropped the Hbomb at the dinner table.

Profanity is typically frowned upon. Although

we all use it in certain scenarios like anger or pain, the general consensus is that certain words should not be used in polite company. But in reality, profanity has been around for centuries.

The ancient Greeks’ nono words included uttering their gods’ names in vain, and by Jupiter would you be in trouble if you did so in front of the VIPs of the time. Even Shakespeare pushed the limits by using words like “zounds”, a contraction of “God’s wounds”, and “blood,” which refers to the blood spilled by Christ on the cross.

The British catchphrase “bloody hell” was once considered the height of impropriety and only the most indecent individual would ever be caught exclaiming “gadzooks!” in the streets of London. Variations of the word “sl--” have been around since the fifteenth century, and the “sword” was first used in a derogatory way five hundred years ago.

These days, curse words have been used in music, television, movies and books galore, though their shock value still hasn’t diminished.

But bad words, at their

basis, are just that – words.

They are structures of letters and syllables, just like every other word you read in this article. No matter the background, how it is used, or whom they are used against, profanity is just a part of our language and culture. And if that’s the case, it’s not the words themselves that are the issue – it’s the people.

The power these words have is entirely dependent on the person who takes affront to their usage.

For instance, if someone was never offended by the word bitch, it would still mean a female dog. And if

someone had just brushed off a racial slur instead of becoming angry or upset, the popularity and vulgarity of certain terms wouldn’t be so prevalent today.

When we exaggerate the influence profanity has over us, it becomes more powerful and more hateful.

But if we ignore the venom behind these expressions and see them for what they are, suddenly these words don’t seem so audacious. And if these words don’t have such an influence over us, they suddenly stop having much of an influence at all – much like “gadzooks,” “zounds”

and “by Jupiter,” these terms simply fall by the wayside and are forgotten.

While I don’t expect the “f-word” to have a place in polite conversation anytime soon, understanding the manipulative aspect of certain words is imperative to decreasing their significance. So the next time someone calls you this or that or uses a curse word, don’t get offended; they’re just words, and they are only offensive if you take offense from them. Lucky for me, my parents share my view – and my boyfriend and I are still together today.

Introducing the new, safer, more efficient wave of nuclear power dan reitz the nd observer university of notre dame

In the United States there are 65 running nuclear power plants. There have been no new facilities built since construction of the final reactor began in 1977. That means the youngest of these facilities is approaching its 30th birthday. Sounds like it’s time for an upgrade.

Only recently have plans for new nuclear facilities been drawn up, but these projects are still only in the preliminary stages of planning. Nuclear power provides about 20 percent of our nation’s electrical energy, and it is my firm opinion our goal should be to increase this

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number. I’m sure many of you are sitting over lunch shaking your head in disagreement. You may be thinking of the disasters at Fukushima or Chernobyl as proof nuclear energy is not safe, when in fact the meltdown of these facilities can be attributed to poor design. Just look online and you will find plenty of reliable sources outlining the causes of these meltdowns. However, I’m not here to change your mind about nuclear energy. Instead, I am here to introduce you to the up and coming nuclear reactor: The thorium-powered molten-salt reactor (MSR).

In an MSR, liquid thorium, a radioactive element, replaces uranium as the main fuel source of

the reactor.

The benefits of this are immeasurable. Thorium is four times more abundant than uranium, and the mining of this fuel is minimized by the large stockpiles. In fact, Thorium is plentiful enough to satisfy the energy demands of the U.S. for thousands of years. One pound of thorium can produce as much power as 300 pounds of uranium or nearly 3.5 million pounds of coal.

This means less waste than current nuclear facilities, and since this waste is less radioactive it will only remain hazardous for a few hundred years compared to the tens of thousands of years uranium waste remains radioactive. For those of you concerned with nuclear weap-

ons, you can breathe easy.

Thorium is even harder to weaponize than uranium, which is pretty difficult to do in the first place.

Thorium plants can be much smaller than current nuclear facilities in both size and power production. Currently, nuclear facilities are generally built further away from large cities to minimize the potential damage of a worst case scenario meltdown. Since thorium is already in a molten state, the chance of a meltdown occurring is slim to none. Because of this, smaller facilities can be built closer to cities, eliminating a large portion of the energy lost due to transmission and bringing us cleaner, more affordable energy.

With the combination of safety features, new designs and the physical properties of thorium, nuclear power plants of the future will become even safer. If this quells the fear of reactor failure, widespread use of these plants could usher in a new era of energy production.

With no greenhouse gas emissions, safe production and disposal methods and cheap, reliable power, there can be a significant reduction in the amount of coal-burning plants and other less-clean forms of energy production, thus helping the environment.

If you’re thinking, ‘Yeah, that’s great, but this is all theoretical,’ then think again my friend. In the 1960s, a thorium-powered MSR was built in Ten-

nessee and ran for a total of 22,000 hours. We’re talking about a live reactor built and run by engineers. That’s some promising evidence MSRs could be the next best thing.

Now that I’ve got you anticipating the arrival of the first commercial MSR, I have some bad news: These facilities probably won’t be around in the near future. The amount of funding and planning for such a nuclear facility is at a minimum. Don’t expect to see one of these plants until after 2030.

That being said, there is only room for improvement. Thorium MSRs may be the (theoretical) energy of the future today, but the sky is still the limit for energy production possibilities.

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DAILY HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR

BORN TODAY This year you often will consider your relationships and continually evaluate how much to give.

In disagreements, consider that both of you might be right. Sometimes you are very hard on yourself. Release that quality. If you are single, dating will be your favorite game. Do not feel pressure to commit. If you are attached, you will find that you can bring both of you closer together or create more distance between you -- the call is yours. TAURUS is a peaceful soul, like you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH You alternate between optimism and a trancelike state. Some of you might feel beaten down or confused. This ambivalence will even out, given time.

Honor your feelings, and understand that they are real when they occur. Tonight: Consider a budget revision.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH You could have many ideas, yet isolating the correct path might be more important than you realize. Know that you need to listen to your instincts. You will find the answer quickly and will act accordingly. Unless a project is practical, nix it. Tonight: Your beaming smile draws in many people.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Where you are is where you want to be, for now. Surround yourself with friends and/or associates who offer different perspectives. A meeting could be more important than you realize. You might be worrying a little too much about the outcome of a situation. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Accept your role as nurturer and leader.

You might feel undermined in a creative venture or by a loved one. Mixed messages could be at the core of the problem. Wait until later today or even tomorrow before exploring the issue at hand. Tonight: Find your friends.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Your broad perspective is needed.

First, make sure you are not reacting to a personal attack. You could be concerned that miscommunication could throw plans up in the air. Do what you need in order to detach from the situation. Your actions will change the game. Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH You tend to interact rather intensely with others. Discussions revolve around a partnership as well as a separate issue involving travel and possibly education. This period favors brainstorming over taking action. Trust your judgment. Tonight: Go for some lightness and good music.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH You might decide to start counting how many complicated people are in your life. Dealing with these individuals is a handful, and you will encounter some of them today. These interactions might have you feeling off-kilter. Honor your feelings, and use your intellect in order to respond effectively. Tonight: A close conversation.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Recognize your own bias when dealing with someone you generally look up to.

You might have mixed feelings, presently. Separate your energy from the immediate issue at hand. Fundamentally, you are not speaking the same language, and this creates a misunderstanding. Tonight: Try dinner and a talk.

ACROSS 1 Scottish hat 4 Cries out loud 8 Dull sound 13 Wharton’s “The __ of Innocence” 14 Summer Olympics event venue 15 Covering for “piggies” 16 Big stink 18 Stored in a database, say 19 Rural storage structure 20 Amateurish dive 22 Opposite of a big star 25 “__ a trap!”

26 “The Ballad of John and __” 27 Men 28 Bearded flower 32 Barely get, with “out” 34 Added a chip to the pot 36 Maine college town 37 Bearded fairy tale trio 40 Cartographer’s book 41 Oven setting 42 Word in most Commandments 43 Finger-on-hot-stove reaction 44 Sinister 45 Neuter, as a horse 47 Seasonal potable 48 Stand the test of time 50 Mumbai-based film industry 55 Protected inlet 57 Camden Yards ballplayer 58 Hired hoodlum 61 Long-lasting resentment 62 Frozen drink brand 63 Outlaw Clanton 64 Gather a bit at a time 65 Student’s book 66 Composer Rorem DOWN 1 Settings for columned documents 2 From the top 3 Mountain Dew competitor 4 Undercover agent 5 “__ la la!”

6 Word with hatch or prize 7 Gin fizz fruit 8 Broadway awards 9 “The Tao of Pooh” author Benjamin 10 Either of two Monopoly sqs.

11 Venus de __

12 Little chirp 15 Makes a mad dash 17 Western wolf 21 Wasn’t honest with 23 Gives a thumbs-up 24 Second of two bell sounds 27 Caught wind of 28 Outlet store abbr.

29 Tournament in which you play everyone else at least once 30 Facts, briefly 31 Tender-hearted 32 Site for cyberbidders 33 Flier on a string 35 Trinidad’s partner 36 Made goo-goo eyes at 38 Murphy’s __ 39 Communicate with hand gestures 44 Leafy hideaway 46 Charlie Brown’s tormentor 47 Hosiery material 48 Draw forth 49 Bring to mind

50 Tennis great Bjorn 51 Like some doctorate seekers’ exams 52 Queue 53 “Livin’ La Vida __”: Ricky Martin hit 54 “In memoriam” write-up 56 Viewed 59 Superman nemesis Luthor 60 Allow

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHHH Tap into your creativity rather than absorb someone’s negativity and/or fear. You know what the possibilities are, and you’ll start to see even more. Dare to make a dream a reality, especially if it involves a domestic issue. Your imagination flows through nearly everything you touch. Tonight: Add in a little friendly warmth.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You might want to understand what a family member expects from you. Real estate and domestic matters could weave together. You might be under more pressure than you realize to maintain a strong presence and deal with a situation at home. Tap into your vision of what you want to happen. Tonight: Let your hair down.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH You express yourself with clarity when addressing a misunderstanding or a difference in viewpoints with an important person in your daily life. Good feelings will prevail between you and a loved one. You consider this person to be part of your family, even if he or she is not. Tonight: Hunker down at your pad.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH You might be concerned about whether you are pitching in enough or perhaps too much. Look within yourself. If you have resentment, you are doing too much. If you experience guilt, you need to do more. Refuse to take on someone else’s opinions. You know who you are. Tonight: A leisurely chat over a meal.

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Mountaineer Idol honors classics by nick wesdock a&e writer

Round three of West Virginia Universit y’s Mountaineer Idol took place Friday night in the Mountainlair Ballroom.

The theme for this round of the competition was “Oldies,” songs from 1970 or earlier. Ten contestants sang oldies this week, but only seven advanced.

Steven Staffileno and Chelsea Malone co-hosted the event, and the show flowed smoothly under their direction.

“My favorite part of hosting the event is listening to all the awesome song choices and getting to know each of the singers. Everyone is very talented and is certainly a star – both on and off the stage,” Staffileno said. “It is anyone’s title for the taking at this point. Mountaineer Idol is a phenomenal opportunity to discover the talent of WVU students, and it will continue to do so in the years to come.”

Taking the microphone first was sophomore communications student Christopher Bonavita. Clearly one of the fan favorites, Bonavita chose to honor The Beatles by singing “Let It Be.” During his performance, he entertained the crowd by adding a short commentary into the middle of the song. When he was finished he announced, “I think I forgot some of my lyrics but … I just gotta let it be!”

Bonavita wasn’t the only contestant to commemorate the legendary British outfit, as pre-journalism student Jessica Kuna chose to sing The Beatles’ classic “Yesterday.”

Adding another dimension to the night’s performances, two contestants were accompanied on

Mountaineer Idol contestant Capri Salas is one of seven singers to advance to round four of the competition. stage by live music. Paris Winfrey and Capri Salas both sang to the music of guitars rather than pre-recorded material, and this made their performances stick out from the pack.

Winfrey sang the Stevie Wonder hit “Superstition,” which really got the crowd

going, and Salas did an amazing rendition of “Killing Me Softly” by Roberta Flack.

This week also marked the inclusion of Facebook and Twitter to determine the fate of one competitor. Anyone could vote by “liking” the contestants

on the Mountaineer Idol Facebook page or retweeting the names of the contestants on the official twitter account of Mountaineer Idol (@MountaineerIdol). Each “like” or retweet counted as one point for the singers. The singer with the most points at the

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contest’s end was granted immunity from elimination for this week.

Alexa Gonzalez, who sang “Your Song” by Elton John, won this competition and secured her spot in the fourth round of action.

At the end of the show, it was announced that Gon-

zalez received 803 votes.

After all the contestants sang, the audience was treated to a special performance by celebrity judge Ellis Lambert. Last year, Lambert competed in Mountaineer Idol and finished second. He is a senior business management student and even started his own music recording business.

Lambert gave the crowd chills with his performance of “Ordinary People” by John Legend. He complemented his singing by showing off his skills on the piano.

“It’s a lot easier to be a judge. As a former contestant, you take into consideration how it feels (on stage),” Lambert said.

Among the other judges were two former mayors of Morgantown, Bill Byrne and Charlene Marshall, as well as Chris Northrup, director of the Mountaineer Maniacs.

“Just keep doing what you’re doing … I am absolutely blown away by your willingness to do what you’re doing,” Byrne said to the contestants.

Northrup, a senior sports and exercise psychology student, was in attendance on behalf of the Maniacs and presented a donation of $100 to Mountaineer Idol. Mountaineer Idol will give the donation to the Make-a-Wish Foundation The seven contestants who remain are Bonavita, Gonzalez, Salas, Winfrey, Scott Link, Patrick Garcia and Paige Madden.

Round four takes place this Friday at 8 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballroom.

The theme will be “country,” and the competition will also feature Idol Gives Back, a silent auction to raise money for WVU Children’s Hospital. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

The Ultimatums deliver awe-inspiring set at 123

MARK STALNAKER

Fairmont, W. Va., based group The Ultimatums delivers a stunning performance at 123 Pleasant Street Saturday night.

by jeremiah Yates a&e editor

123 Pleasant Street hosted the pinnacle of local music Saturday night, as Fairmont, W. Va., outfit The Ultimatums delivered one of the best performances I have seen at the historic venue.

Local acts the Stalnaker Brothers and Freudian Slap also performed to the delight of the crowd in attendance.

None of the three bands had a sound similar to any other. It was a night of indie rock, folk and soul.

The night was opened by Freudian Slap, a local indie rock band. While the threepiece band wasn’t on The Ultimatums’ level, they had their small following of fans dancing and eager to hear more.

After Freudian Slap, The Stalnaker Brothers took the stage and began to show the audience what good, oldfashioned folk music is all about. The band includes Matt Stalnaker, lead singer/ guitar player, and Mark Stalnaker on bass guitar and percussion.

Matt sang into his harmonica microphone for most

of the set, which actually created a unique sound that fit their simple style well. The most notable song of their set was their original “I Found God in Doddridge County.”

“We always have a good time at 123 Pleasant Street, and we enjoyed seeing our friends in Freudian Slap and The Ultimatums,” Stalnaker said. “The Ultimatums always seem to bring a good crowd, and it was nice to see a lot of people out supporting local music.”

After about 45 minutes of The Stalnaker Brothers, all nine members of The Ultimatums grabbed their instruments and filled the stage.

Lead singer/guitarist Michael Stewart was all over the stage and full emotion in every song.

The band’s style is soulful but diverse. Even for Stewart, it is difficult to pinpoint an exact influence for The Ultimatums.

“It’s hard to single it out, because you go through different stages in your life – different kinds of music. I listened to Ben Folds when I was in college; that was a big influence. Anything I ever listen to, if I listen to pop radio

for a half an hour, whether I like it or not, it’s going to influence what comes out of my head,” Stewart said.

Every member in the band pulled their own weight during the show. While many horn players are stuck in the back or to the side of the stage, The Ultimatums’ horns made sure the audience knows who they are and their talents.

It’s difficult to believe they are an unsigned band from down the road and not a major, touring band. The Ultimatums are the most talented undiscovered band I have ever seen. Stewart sang every song with passion and worked with the entire band to ensure the audience enjoyed the show.

“My whole body is sore from dancing,” Stewart said after the show.

The Ultimatums have been working on a new album, which is due to release on vinyl in the next couple months.

To hear more from The Ultimatums, visit http://myspace.com/ losultimatums. jeremiah.yates@mail.wvu.edu

With a soulful, emotive performance, The Ultimatums were able to win over the Morgantown crowd.

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Defense disappointed with performance in win by michael carvelli sports editor

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The West Virginia defense allowed the most points in a game in school history Saturday against Baylor.

Although the Mountaineers walked off of the field with a win Saturday, the defense couldn’t help but feel it should have done more.

On a day when the West Virginia offense was setting records left and right, the Mountaineer defense was rewriting the record books, as well.

They just weren’t the kind of records it would like to set every week.

In the Mountaineers’ 70-63 win against the Bears, West Virginia allowed the most points in school history.

“You have to give credit to Baylor. They made a lot of plays,” said West Virginia co-defensive coordinator Joe DeForest. “I did a poor job of preparing them, I did a poor job of calling the game, and ultimately, it falls on me.”

It was the first time West Virginia allowed more than 60 points in a game since it suffered a 62-14 loss to Penn State in 1973.

As the Mountaineers expected coming into the game, Baylor did most of its damage through the air. Senior quarterback Nick Florence completed 29 of his 47 pass attempts for 581 yards and five touchdowns, while wide receiver Terrance Williams caught 17 passes

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for 314 yards and two scores.

The Bears had two other receivers finish with more than 100 yards.

“That was bad. We’ve got to get better,” said redshirt junior Darwin Cook.

“We weren’t clicking. We weren’t doing what we were supposed to do. Coach put us in position to make plays. It’s our fault as a defense; we’ve got to get better.”

Another thing the Mountaineers had trouble doing most of the game was getting the defense off the field in the later downs. Baylor converted 11 of its 16 third downs Saturday and was 1 for 1 on fourth down.

“It’s very frustrating. It’s our job to get off the field,” DeForest said.

“We’ve got to go back and look at the film, make some personnel changes, make better calls. They ran the same plays we practiced.

They never really tempoed us; we were never really out of position.

“They executed better than we did. That’s the bottom line.”

It was especially frustrating for Mountaineers who have been around for the last few years. Players like Cook and junior linebacker Doug Rigg were among the handful of current West Virginia defensive players who played on the 2010 defense that finished third nationally in total defense.

“I don’t even want to talk to the

old guys that I played with two years ago, because they would get on us about how unacceptable that was,” Rigg said. “We saw how they worked and how they got after people. No matter how talented the people were, they still got after them.

“Just because they’ve got great receivers and they move fast, it’s not an excuse to give up that many points and yards.”

While a lot of people might point fingers at the secondary for allowing so many yards through the air against the Bears, Rigg said it falls on everyone’s shoulders.

“People will try to go at our corners and our safeties, saying it’s their fault, but that’s not the truth at all,” he said.

“I don’t think we did our job of getting to the quarterback. It was a collective group effort of not doing our jobs today.”

But when it was all over, West Virginia was still able to walk away with a victory. And to DeForest and the rest of the defense, that’s all that matters.

“We won the game,” DeForest said. “Am I happy about it? Absolutely not, but we won.

“It’s very hard to take, as a defensive coach, but maybe this will make us better.” james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

volleyball

The WVU volleyball team lost to Kansas State and Oklahoma this weekend.

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WVU continues road struggles with losses to K-State, Oklahoma by austin seidel sports writer

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Freshman Ryan Cain scored West Virginia’s lone goal in its 1-1 tie against Western Michigan.

By Amit Batra Sports Writer

The No. 17 West Virginia men’s soccer team faced its first road test after a fourgame homestand in a MidAmerican Conference game against Western Michigan Saturday afternoon.

The Mountaineers played to a 1-1 tie against the Broncos at the WMU Soccer Complex. WVU trailed early in the game and was down 1-0 at the half.

West Virginia was able to tie the match after a corner kick led to a goal by freshman forward Ryan Cain in the 53rd minute of play. It was his second goal of the season.

In the overtime period, the Mountaineers’ lone opportunity came in the 97th minute, when sophomore forward Andy Bevin worked the ball toward the WMU goal line and took a shot.

Broncos goalkeeper Sean Lewis made the save for Western Michigan to keep the match tied.

“An early mistake cost us a goal, but we came back

and found numerous opportunities to win it,” said West Virginia head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “We’ll take the result on the road, and we are now unbeaten in our last six.”

With the tie, West Virginia goes to 6-2-2 on the season.

It still has yet to win on the road, but the level of competition has not been easy.

The two losses have come against ranked opponents in Wake Forest and North Carolina, and the two ties are against Western Michigan and Penn State.

The Broncos took the early 1-0 lead after Shane Lyons earned his fourth goal of the season in the 11th minute. He was able to find a weakness in the WVU defense and get a shot past WVU goalkeeper Pat Eavenson.

Western Michigan got another opportunity after Yilson Asani nearly scored a goal in the 22nd minute of play. Eavenson halted his header.

WVU finished with two more shots in the game (14-12), while the Broncos

had the corner kick advantage 6-5.

WVU had one of its best chances to score in the 72nd minute of regulation when senior midfielder Uwem Etuk got the ball past the Western Michigan defender and took a shot from 10 yards out. It sailed over the crossbar.

The most promising aspect of the short road trip was that the Mountaineers continued to get scoring opportunities. West Virginia held the advantage in shots; albeit it wasn’t to the caliber of the last few games.

Senior midfielder Travis Pittman led the Mountaineers with three shots and two shots on goal.

The Mountaineers return home Tuesday night to face Elon to begin a three-game homestand. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia volleyball head coach Jill Kramer and the Mountaineers took to the road for their first Big 12 Conference road trip of the season.

The Mountaineers were unable to stop their struggles on the road as they began the trip Thursday with a game at No. 15 Kansas State’s Ahearn Field House for their second match against a ranked opponent this season.

During the match, West Virginia was held to just 24 kills in the match and a .062 hit percentage that left them in a tough position to slow down the Wildcat assault.

Kansas State recorded 45 kills on a .368 hit percentage and was able to contain West Virginia’s Nikki Attea, who had recorded six straight double-digit kill games entering Thursday’s match.

“It’s going to be tougher (in the Big 12),” Attea said prior to entering the Big 12 portion of WVU’s schedule. “We’re going to work harder and be ready for what comes.”

Attea’s streak of consecutive double-digit kills would end Thursday against the Wildcats, but she started a new one Saturday in Norman, Okla., when the Mountaineers faced Oklahoma.

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strong against the Sooners as it gained some momentum early by taking the opening set, their first against a Big 12 opponent on the road, but would be overpowered throughout the next three sets to lose the match in four sets.

Attea managed to re-establish her consistency, as the freshman hitter swung her way to 11 kills and a .176 hit percentage against the Sooners.

Defensively, Attea was aided by fellow freshman Anna Panagiotakopoulos, who has firmly established her role as libero after recording 30 digs throughout the course of the road trip.

Panagiotakopoulos leads the team in digs with 215 for the season so far.

Freshman setter Brittany Sample recorded her 600th assist for her college career (she recorded 49 during the road trip) to make for another notable performance by the young Lewisville, Texas, native.

“Brittany’s great – she does a great job,” Attea said.

“We’re definitely used to her and just how she plays, and it’s such a help out there.

We’re all getting better as

a team, and we feel better around each other.”

Sample has come a long way this season, as her woes at the serving line have significantly reduced, along with her ability rise the ball up for her 6-foot-3 and 6-foot-4 hitters.

“We’ve worked with Brittany throughout the season and have been teaching her some things,” Kramer said.

“We’ve been working a lot on serving every day in practice and passing as well. It’s just part of what we do every day.”

The Mountaineers are 0-2 against ranked opponents this season and have been outscored 150-93 by ranked opponents. As they move forward, Kramer’s girls will face four more matches against ranked opponents and two matches against Kansas, who have hovered close to the top 25 all season and may break through prior to their match against West Virginia.

West Virginia will return home briefly to face Kansas and Duquesne before hitting the road again to face No. 19 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Cross Country

Monday October 1, 2012

WOmen’s soccer

Mountaineers place first in Greater Louisville Classic by jon fehrens sports writer

The long summer workouts, practices on the track and traveling all around the country create a tiresome pace to keep up with for the West Virginia cross country team.

But when the Mountaineers have a weekend like the one they just had in the Greater Louisville Classic, suddenly it all seems worth it. WVU placed all five runners in the top 12, and took first place.

Redshirt junior Jordan Hamric placed highest on the team, with a thirdplace finish. Redshirt junior Sarah Martinelli finished sixth, and sophomore Savanna Plombon finished ninth.

Hamric attributes her success to the shape she is in and her familiarity with the course. “A lot of the progressions we do helps with that,� Hamric said. “Where my shape is this year is another level up from where it was last year. It also helps being familiar with the course; running it last year got me to get to know it pretty well.�

The 11th Annual Greater Louisville Classic was a 5k race, but the Pre-Nationals in two weeks will be a 6k. This event gave Hamric and the other runners who competed in the race a firsthand look at what is to come. Hamric used her previous knowledge of the course to finish in third and plans to build her game plan as she continues the rest of the season.

Hamric finished the course in 17:57.60, to lead all Mountaineer runners. “This course is really flat.

I just try and do some visualization and take myself through the race before we go out there,� Hamric said.

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Senior midfielder Bri Rodriguez scored her first goal of the season to help propel WVU past TCU Friday night.

No. 21 WVU squeaks by TCU in first Big 12 road game 2-1 by shea ulisney sports writer

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Junior runner Jordan Hamric placed first among WVU runners to help lead the Mountaineers to a first-place finish during the weekend. “I know where I can turn it on and try to make a move.

Having your teammates running alongside you is always helpful.�

The cross country team won’t compete in another meet for two weeks, but that gives them the opportunity to get into the best shape possible for Pre-Nationals, which will be on the same course the Moun-

taineers ran this weekend. “We are going to train pretty hard through the next two weeks. The big races are coming up, and we are going to train really hard in every practice and every meet,� Hamric said. “The closer we get to Regionals is when we will try to peak.� dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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The No. 21 West Virginia women’s soccer team continued its success in Big 12 Conference play this weekend when it defeated TCU 2-1 Friday night on the road in front of a crowd of 2,057 fans at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.

With the win, the Mountaineers are still undefeated in conference play, moving to 3-0 on the season. “It was a great crowd with a lot of energy,� said West Virginia head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “Being on the road is never easy, and there was such a big crowd. There were a lot of elements to overcome.�

At the 40:33 mark, after sophomore Kate Schwindel was taken down on the left side by a hard tackle that resulted in a free kick, senior defender Mallory Smith sent a header that was cleared off the line, and freshman midfielder Amanda Hill shot the ball into the far corner of the box to tie the game 1-1.

Hill’s goal marked only the second first-half goal allowed by TCU this sea-

son, and she became the sixth Mountaineer to record her first career goal this season.

In the 52nd minute, senior defender Bry McCarthy pushed the ball into the left corner, sent the ball into the and box to senior forward Bri Rodriguez, who scored her first goal of the season – the game-winner for West Virginia. “I think her goal is something that’s long overdue,�

Izzo-Brown said. “She’s been working hard. It was a great finish for her.�

TCU midfielder Makenzie Koch took a rebound shot from five yards out, and scored for the Horned Frogs after an attempt from defender Kelly Johnson that was saved by WVU goalkeeper Sara Keane.

Izzo-Brown was pleased with the sophomore goalkeeper’s performance. “Keane secured the win for us, and that’s what is important,� she said.

Keane finished with five saves to pick up her seventh win of the season, while TCU goalkeeper Vittori Arnold made four saves.

In the 67th minute, TCU junior defender Kelly John-

son had a shot on goal that was blocked by West Virginia midfielder Ali Connelly before TCU midfielder Monica Alvarado took the rebound shot. However, she couldn’t get it past Keane.

Freshman forward Kailey Utley had two attempt shots in the 77th and 79th minutes – both saved by Arnold.

The Mountaineer defense held the Horned Frogs to nine shots on goal, four in the second half. West Virginia finished with 23 shots.

Sophomore forward Kate Schwindel had the teambest four attempts.

TCU allowed 10 Mountaineer corner kicks – a season high for its opponents.

The Mountaineers extended their winning streak to five matches. “We’re taking it one game at a time,� Izzo-Brown said. “We’re setting the goals very high, and the team wants to make an impact on the Big 12.�

WVU will return to action in the Big 12 with road trips to Kansas Friday and Iowa State Sunday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Brady leads Pats to 52-28 rout of Bills ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Once Tom Brady started connecting with his favorite receivers, there was nothing wrong with the New England Patriots.

Brady led six straight touchdown drives in the second half to lead New England to a 52-28 rout of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

The Patriots (2-2) overcame a sloppy first half and a 21-7 third-quarter deficit to avoid their first threegame skid in 10 years.

Brady finished 22 of 36 for 340 yards and three touchdowns, plus one rushing.

Cornerback Devin McCourty had two interceptions in keying a defense that forced six turnovers and had three sacks.

Two familiar star receivers – Wes Welker and tight end Rob Gronkowski – played key roles in helping the Patriots finish with 580 yards offense, 358 coming in the second half.

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Gronkowski, who grew up just outside of Buffalo, has now scored eight times in five games against the Bills.

And the Patriots’ dominance of their AFC East rivals goes well beyond that.

New England improved to 17-1 in its past 18 meetings against Buffalo, and 22-2 dating to the 2000 season. The Patriots lost their last trip to Orchard Park, 34-31 after blowing a 21-0 lead.

This time it was the Bills turn to unravel after building a 21-7 lead on their first possession of the third quarter, when Ryan Fitzpatrick hit Donald Jones for a 68-yard catch and run.

Nothing else went right.

Buffalo combined for just two first downs and 31 yards on its next four drives, two of which ended with turnovers.

Fitzpatrick finished 22 of 39 for 350 yards and four scores – including two to Scott Chandler.

The Bills high-priced and revamped defense produced a significant dud.

Defensive end Mario Williams – who signed a sixyear, $100 million contract in March– and company managed one sack and allowed the most points Buffalo’s given up since a 56-

10 loss to New England on Nov. 18, 2007.

More embarrassing, the 580 yards allowed were the second most in team history, just short of the 598 Buffalo allowed 34-31 win at San Francisco in 1992.

The Bills offense sagged despite the return of its two top running backs. Fred Jackson had 13 carries for 29 yards and three catches for 50 yards, but lost a fumble in his first game back since spraining his right knee in a season-opening loss at the New York Jets.

C.J. Spiller didn’t fare much better. He had 33 yards on eight carries, and also lost a fumble at the goal line late in the second half that prevented Buffalo from building a 21-7 lead.

Spiller played a week after hurting his left shoulder in a 24-14 win at Cleveland.

The win was the 194th of Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s career, moving him into eighth place on the NFL list, one ahead of Chuck Knox.

The Patriots comeback began with their second possession of the second half, when Brady hit Danny Woodhead for a 17-yard touchdown pass.

With game tied at 21, the Patriots go-ahead scoring drive came as a result of a Bills rookie punter Shawn Powell’s wobbly 28-yard punt. New England got the ball back at its own 37, and needed only five plays to score.

Powell was making his NFL debut days after replacing veteran Brian Moorman last week.

Brandon Lloyd scored on a 25-yard catch and Brandon Bolden scored on a 7-yard run for New England.

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Senior quarterback Geno Smith threw for 656 yards and eight touchdowns while completing 45 of his 51 pass attempts in West Virginia’s 70-63 win against Baylor.

No. 7 WVU, Baylor combine for most touchdowns in FBS history in 70-63 win

By Nick Arthur

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Oddly enough, 70 points used to be a rarity in Morgantown.

It is now a common occurrence.

No. 7 West Virginia racked up 807 yards of total offense, breaking the previous single-game record of 655, and held off a late push from Baylor to defeat the Bears 70-63 in front of 60,012 fans at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday afternoon.

The Mountaineers (4-0, 1-0) outscored the Bears (3-

1, 0-1) 21-7 in the third quarter and didn’t trail again.

“You witnessed the same thing I did,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen. “I commend Baylor for playing the way they played. They played well offensively and had an opportunity to shut it down three or four times and didn’t.”

Baylor senior quarterback Nick Florence’s 581 passing yards were overshadowed

by West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith’s 656-yard and eight-touchdown performance. Both are singlegame school records.

His head coach said he would almost consider this performance perfect.

“Can you please tell me how you can improve on that?” Holgorsen said. “He played well. Nick Florence played well, too.”

Smith was able to find wide receivers Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey and J.D. Woods consistently throughout the game.

The three combined for 40 receptions for 632 yards and eight touchdowns.

Bailey set school records for receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in a

game, while Austin set the school record for receptions in a game.

The two also rank No. 1 and No. 2 in career receiving touchdowns at West Virginia University.

“Not every game is going to be like this,” Holgorsen said. “It was a situation where both offenses were playing at a pretty high level … It will be different next week.”

The game was the Mountaineers’ inaugural Big 12 Conference outing, and they didn’t disappoint.

Despite all of the mind-

boggling statistics, perhaps the most impressive is the fact West Virginia hasn’t had a turnover since the season opener against Marshall.

“We haven’t turned the ball over in three games, and you’re going to win if you do that,” Holgorsen said. “It’s a very up-tempo league, and we understand it is going to be a very up-tempo league.

We have to get better defensively and playing at a hightempo level.”

As the second year head coach alluded, the Mountaineers struggled mightily in slowing down the Bears’

offensive attack.

Baylor came into the game averaging more than 50 points per outing, but WVU defensive coordinator Joe DeForest wasn’t pleased with the result.

“I did a poor job of preparing them. I did a poor job of calling the game,” DeForest said. “Ultimately, it’s on me.”

Baylor was able to convert 11 of 16 on third down, while the Mountaineers converted on 12 of 15. The game only had four punts. nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

Trying to make sense of a special Saturday cody schuler managing editor

A striped stadium, 19 touchdowns and what seemed like more broken records than points; in its first ever game as a member of the Big 12 Conference, West Virginia sent Morgantown and the rest of the nation into a tizzy after its 7063 win against visiting Baylor Saturday.

For the West Virginia fans wearing gold and blue in alternating sections, this day was a long time coming.

The members of Mountaineer Nation showed up loud and proud, joining together for packed parking lots full of pregame tailgating to officially welcome Baylor – and the rest of the Big 12 – into its

home.

West Virginia was finally in its rightful place; the wait was over, and all eyes in the Big 12 were turned to its newest and proudest member.

The trio of victories it achieved prior to Saturday had West Virginia primed to be a focal point of the Big 12.

Yet, the events that transpired on a picture-perfect homecoming weekend at Milan Puskar Stadium proved perhaps the epicenter of the Big 12 is too small a scale on which to view this team.

From the first firing of the musket, it was apparent West Virginia senior quarterback Geno Smith was on a mission to do something special.

In the present era of hightempo, fast-paced football, it’s no longer a shock to see scores of 40, 50 or even 60 points. Even West Virginia’s final score of 70 was only one

more than the 69 points it scored in its season-opening victory against Marshall.

Smith, who now sits unquestionably atop the race for the Heisman Trophy, twisted the Baylor secondary to his liking, spinning magic each and every time he dropped back in the pocket to pass.

His eight touchdown passes and 656 yards passing are not from a folk tale or some other form of colloquial sensationalism – they were real, and they unfolded in front of a stunned crowd that was simply too amazed to truly process what was happening before its eyes.

What will make this day one of the truly special days in West Virginia history wasn’t the number of points or the newly set records, but instead, the feelings Smith and the Mountaineers offense created each and ev-

ery time they touched the football.

Sure, Baylor’s offense was equally potent, shredding the Mountaineers’ secondary and falling just one score short of West Virginia in the touchdown race, but that didn’t matter.

Every person in attendance and those marveling on television from afar – knew when Smith got the ball back in his hands, he would not be denied.

After the game, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen said every game the Mountaineers play in their new conference won’t end up the way the Baylor game did.

“Not every Big 12 game is like this,” he said. “Not every Big 12 offense is like this, and not every game is going to be like this.”

I have but one question for Holgorsen: What other game

will ever be like this? For any team, anywhere?

West Virginia scored 70 points and still needed a critical third-down conversion late in the fourth quarter to lock up the win.

Senior inside receiver Tavon Austin and redshirt junior wide receiver Stedman Bailey caught two and five touchdowns, respectively, which pushed their career touchdown receptions total past the previous record.

Before Saturday, the school record for receiving yards in a game was 209.

Austin (215) and Bailey (303) both eclipsed that record – in the same game.

LeBron James tweeted that Geno Smith was putting up “#videogamestatistics.”

Tell me when a game like this is going to happen again?

There’s a fresh level of optimism layered into the bud-

ding hopes of Mountaineer fans. This season has already proven special, and after this victory, it’s clear West Virginia has the potential to perform in a way no team before it has ever done.

If the Mountaineers continue leaving fans speechless, they may find themselves in the spotlight of not just the Big 12, but of all college football.

Right now, though, in the immediate aftermath of perhaps the most memorable game in school history, it’s important to remember one thing: what happened Saturday may never, ever happen again – and this once-in-ageneration ride could be derailed at any moment. Let’s have fun while it lasts and appreciate just how special this team, and this moment, is. charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu