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Tuesday April 3, 2012

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County becomes ‘dry,’ bans alcohol sales by catface meowmers you boys like mexico?

The Monongalia County Board of Health has introduced an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of alcohol in the county to prevent “wanton and negligent” destruction of property in Morgantown.

BOH president Rob Reiner said the ordinance was developed in response to the number of incidents involving alcohol and malicious fires in the city.

“The two just correlate,”

Reiner said. “If we cut off their supply of liquor, these hoodlums will finally sober up and eventually realize they shouldn’t just light stuff up in the street.”

The new law will revoke the liquor licenses of most bars and liquor stores in the surrounding county, and the availability of all alcohol will be eliminated from the county as early as June.

“We were thinking of pouring it out in the street, in a sort of ceremony,” Reiner said. “We

realized that was probably a bit too harsh, so we decided we would throw our own party to celebrate the end of all parties.”

The “No Beer Here” party will take place within the next month, Reiner said, and all Morgantown residents over the age of 30 or possessing a master’s degree are invited to attend.

“It’s going to be a real rager,” he said. “I haven’t done a keg stand in over a decade. I hope I’m not too rusty.”

Kegan DeCanter, a senior

MDS student, said the new ordinance sounds like another way for the city of Morgantown to screw up his day.

“Are you serious?” DeCanter said. “Seriously? No, man. Not cool. Wait, seriously? NOT cool.”

His friend, junior communications major Dick Snifter, said the ban was a blatant abuse of power, and held the rights and freedoms afforded to all Americans should be respected by bureaucracy.

“So I can’t day drink any-

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more?” Snifter said. “That really blows.”

Winona Flagon, owner of Ashebrooke Liquor Outlet, said the new ordinance would put her out of business.

“I don’t sell orange juice, I don’t sell Pepsi,” Flagon said. “Well, I actually do sell those things, but people only buy them because they notice them on their way to the Smirnoff and think ‘Hey, great idea!’”

Reiner said he believes the ordinance will do more to curb

illegal fires than any amount of threatening and chastising the University can do.

“We’re thinking of outlawing matches and lighters next,” he said. “No one can really smoke any more. Who’s going to miss them?”

The BOH will hold its meeting Thursday at The Cellar, and Reiner said he hopes the discount drinks will get people talking about more ways to make students miserable. sosueme@whatever.kbye

Fire dept. issues indoor furniture abatement

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UPD has started to collect couches in the Sunnyside area of Morgantown.

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The University is planning to implement a campus-wide smoking ban. Person Rapid Transit car No. 62 is the only smoking zone on campus.

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New ordinance designates smoking to one PRT car

by Lydia news ’em personal space, please

West Virginia University plans to implement a campus-wide smoking ban immediately to prohibit smoking across campus, including all outdoor areas.

“The new policy will include every building on both campuses, all outside areas on both campuses, and, for good measure, the airspace up to 3,000 feet above campus,” said Barton Simpson, interim director of the smoking task force. “We thought about buying the mineral

rights to the city and making those non-smoking too, but that was a little too costly.”

The ordinance will include a smoking zone in order for the University to remain inclusive, Simpson said. Personal Rapid Transit car No. 62 is the only smoking zone outlined in the ordinance.

“I mean, it’s better than nothing,” Simpson said.

“This way, they have a nice, contained area where they can have a cigarette and the second-hand smoke, too.

It’s really more efficient for them. They get more bang for their buck.”

Leonard Bruce, a sophomore exercise physiology student, said the policy is unfair to smokers who are on campus and need a smoke break between classes to wind down and mull over the lessons from their last class.

“I mean, I f---ing stood there for an hour and a half, watching PRT after PRT go by … number 16, number 24,” Bruce said. “I missed my economics class. It finally came, and I had to ride from Walnut to Health Sciences and back – I mean, I think it was Health Sciences. I couldn’t actually see

outside.”

Senior general studies student Giovanni O’Flannigan said he didn’t understand why the University didn’t just find another way to spend its time instead of making up rules to make him miserable.

“First it’s GPA requirements, and now this?”

O’Flanigan said. “Why don’t they build another stadium for another sport and just leave me alone?”

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‘I’m Shmacked’ video helps students land jobs

by Blair Waldorf QUEEN BEE

While West Virginia University officials were outraged by the unlawful actions captured in the viral “I’m Shmacked” video during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Morgantown, many students are coming forward claiming the YouTube sensation is helping them land jobs post-graduation.

WVU seventh year senior Dude Bro said in a recent interview he showed his future employers a clip of him in the video bonging beer nude and setting houses on fire.

“It really helped me stand out, brah. Most resumes are just boring pieces of paper.

The video clip really gives me character,” Bro said.

Bro will start his prestigious internship at Goodburger this summer.

“I’m sort of, like, famous, you know? I’m proud of this moment,” he said. “It’s something I’ll be able to keep forever and show my kids and grandkids what a great school I went to.”

While some students captured in the video received disciplinary punishment from the University and citations from local law enforcement, students like Mary GoRound, a senior fashion merchandising student from New Jersey, said she’s using her 15 seconds of fame to benefit her

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GoRound is seen in the video dancing on a tabletop, making out with multiple individuals and smoking marijuana.

“Some people are hatin’ on this video, but those people are losers who didn’t have anything to do St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Hate on, haters,” she said.

GoRound said she attached the video to her online resume, which helped her land a design job with The Jersey Shore Boutique.

“The video proves to people that I know how to have fun. Just because I’m graduating doesn’t mean I’m going to grow up and turn old and

boring. YOLO,” GoRound said.

“Nobody wants to hire someone boring.”

One WVU professor is also promoting the positivity of the shenanigans captured by the viral video.

Ideology Professor Thatshi Kray said she believes the YouTube video is good for the University and could even lead to higher enrollment numbers.

“Students at WVU are the best kind of students. Mountaineers are always free – free and drunk,” she said. “The video exhibits what we’re really all about and what we have to offer: peace, love and Natural Light.” i’mdrunk@mail.wvu.edu

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University Police announced Monday a complete furniture abatement will be made permanent starting today, which will force all downtown Morgantown citizens to get rid of any large furniture, particularly couches, inside and outside of their homes.

“The students just can’t be trusted. Couches are obviously too big of a temptation,” said Police Chief Rob Boberts. “They can’t continue to set malicious fires if they have nothing to set on fire.”

The order requires resi-

dents to remove all furniture and “other combustible materials not specifically designed for outdoor use” from their exterior property, in addition to “any and all pieces of furniture inside the home that could tempt students to set them ablaze in the instance a West Virginia University football game is won or lost or tied.”

Earlier this year, UPD issued a furniture abatement prior to the WVU vs. LSU football game to remove couches from porches in order to avoid potential malicious fires.

Because of continued

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Student Government adopts Mayan calendar by carmen miranda aye carUmba

The Student Government Association discussed implementing the Mayan Calendar during their upcoming election process in order to avoid issues involving “traditional months, or dates – anything that can be pegged down, really.”

“We found the Gregorian calendar a little too ... straightforward,” said SGA Governor Tommy Golightly.

“Twelve established months, each with 28 to 31 days, and commonly utilized by most major nations for hundreds of years? Way too simple.”

Governor Barry Teimlee said SGA should, instead, consider renaming more offensive months in order to avoid the confusion of a calendar system used by a culture that believed in ritualistic human sacrifice.

“We could just switch them all around, even,” Tiemlee said. “Start calling ‘April’ ‘November,’ that kind of thing. That way, we wouldn’t have our elections until November. Problem

solved.”

Christa Mulligan, chairwoman of the Committee to Reform Everything, said the group might want to consider the nature and concept of time as a human construct.

“I mean, didn’t we just kind of make it up ourselves?” Mulligan said. “If we wanted to, we could probably tell time in colors, or through interpretive dance.

I never really liked numbers that much anyway.”

Governor Haul N. Oates said the group could simply write a few dates down and put them in a hat or something to avoid arguing about the best time of day to start slandering each other.

“We could just pick one,” he said. “It really doesn’t have to be that hard. I mean, the U.S. presidential election is the same time every year.

We could try something like that.”

SGA President Aaron Carter said he wanted to remind the members of SGA and the student body that

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New ticketing system to host reaping, fight to the death

by Serena Van Der Woodsen consistently messing up

The West Virginia University Athletic Department has launched a new ticketing system because of high demand for student section tickets.

Tickets for football and basketball games will now be offered up through a reaping, and students will participate in a fight to the death called “The Mountaineer Games.”

Student Government Association President Johnson Paisley said the change is necessary because of the vol-

umes of students wanting to attend football and basketball games.

“We just don’t have room for all 30,000 students. They all want to go to games, and it’s just not possible,” Paisley said. “We looked at ‘The Hunger Games,’ but took it to a new level.”

“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, is about a post-apocalyptic America that is split into districts. Children from the districts are selected with a reaping and fight to the death in a treacherous arena for glory and food for

their district.

For the first year of “The Mountaineer Games,” students will have to battle on the Mountainlair Green and overcome many obstacles.

“They’re going to have to make it through binge drinking and burning couches,” said WVU Athletic Director Coriolanus Snow. “We only want fans that are the best of the best, and that includes behavior. They’re going to have all these temptations that are harmful, but face death if they participate.”

Snow also said the lucky

12,000 fans win and receive football tickets will have to adhere to a dress code that excludes offensive T-shirts.

“The student fans need to be perfect. They can’t drink, and they have to wear WVU trademarked apparel. We’re going to be on television, we need to keep it clean,” Snow said. “We want students that will stand and stay the entire time. They will be loud and positive, there won’t be any negativity or ‘Eat Shit Pitt’ chants.”

Students can sign up via the athletic ticketing website, and they will be entered into

Downtown Dairy Queen to stay open year-round BY martin hooker managing editor

The Dairy Queen located on High Street will now be open year-round.

Effective immediately, the shop will remain open for the winter months because of a high demand for ice cream when the temperatures drop.

In the past, Dairy Queen has closed from October until March 1.

“We had a lot of complaints this past year,” said owner Mr. Goodbar. “There’s something about people wanting to eat a blizzard in a blizzard. We want to give the people what they want, and if that’s ice cream in the winter, that’s what we’re going to

give them.”

Goodbar hopes that next winter is a very harsh one with lots of snow and ice because he thinks that will lead to better profit.

The colder it is outside, the more emails and phone calls they get from customers pleading for it to open, Goodbar said.

Other local Dairy Queens have chosen to stay open in the past during the winter months, but they are full-service restaurants with lunch and dinner menus.

“We never even considered it in the past just because we only serve ice cream – not hamburgers and such,” Goodbar said. “But then again, we never had the type of feed-

back like we had this year.”

Dairy Queen will be using a series of promotions during the winter months to create excitement about the store staying open.

The largest promotion will be ongoing for the winter months – the colder the temperature, the cheaper the Blizzard.

If the temperature drops by 40 degrees, ice cream enthusiasts will receive 20 percent off their blizzard. If the temperature drops below zero, shoppers will be able to buy one blizzard and get one free.

“It’s all about encouraging people to come out and buy ice cream,” Goodbar said.

“Ice cream isn’t just a winter food.”

During the first snow of the year, Dairy Queen will hold “A Target Practice.”

Patrons will throw snow balls at targets on the store’s wall to win select products.

Goodbar said if the temperature ever drops into single digits, Dairy Queen will give out free small Blizzards.

The store will also be creating a new product – the natural icy. Dairy Queen will use fresh Morgantown ice from around the city and flavor it with different fruity flavors.

“Our new concept is all about embracing the winter,” Goodbar said. “Why can’t we be the next hot chocolate?” blizzardboy@mail.wvu.edu

Program offers manual labor in exchange for parking tickets by astoldby ginger redhead

West Virginia University has implemented a new payment plan for students with outstanding parking tickets.

Parking tickets have been a long-standing issue at WVU, and the parking authority has decided to help students struggling with the high cost of parking around campus, according to Noah Fence.

“I think it’s unnecessary,” Fence said. “I mean, the parking authority here must really be strapped for cash, and since we all have the money lying around for tuition, I think we can afford the $20 parking tickets. This plan really just encourages students to try to weasel their way out of responsibility.”

This plan will allow students with more than $140 in park-

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rowdy behavior, including deliberate fires set by students such as street, couch and dumpster fires, Boberts said it was time to take extra precaution.

“Couches can be incredibly dangerous in a town like Morgantown. We’re still worried about pieces of furniture like chairs and beds, but we’ll get to that if and when the time comes,” he said. “For some reason, couches are most desirable to our students.

Something about those fluffy cushions that get ‘em all fired up – no pun intended.”

Failure to comply will result

ing tickets to pay these tickets off either through monthly installments, or for those with a little less cash, manual labor.

“Yeah, sometimes we just don’t get a lot of workers who want to work on the septic tanks,” said Ella Fino, head of Facilities Management at WVU. “Now we can just tie a rope around the waist of a smaller freshman or something, and it’s a win-win. We get the less--desirable work done, and they pay off a parking ticket.”

Of course, some have concerns about the ethics of this decision.

Chuck Darwin has reservations in allowing inexperienced students to perform serious labor in lieu of paying parking tickets. “Students need to learn the value of a dollar. What are they learning if we tell them they can just

pull some stumps and their tickets go away? These kids are wasting their money on tuition, books, housing, groceries … money is no object for these kids nowadays.”

“I’m now down to only $80 in parking tickets!” Tai Ni, a petite student said while crawling out of a sewer grate on University Avenue after working off two tickets. “Without this program, I wouldn’t be able to schedule without another month and a half ’s time at my minimum wage job. The bonus is, this way I learn about plumbing, which I’m sure will come in handy in the future.”

For students who drive trucks, a further option will be available. These students may elect to have their trucks used as tow trucks, which will be used to remove problematic vehicles altogether. These stu-

dents will be extremely helpful to the parking authority.

“I’m happy to put my truck to good use. I mean, we need to teach these delinquents a lesson. They can’t just expect to break the law and get away with it. People with outstanding parking tickets are clearly just bad people,” said Tom Morow, a junior engineering student who happens to own a truck. “I’d be happy to do whatever I can to take these dangerous criminals off the streets.”

Students wishing to help put an end to parking ticket evasion should visit http:// transportation.wvu.edu, and students wishing to take advantage of the payment options can just sit tight. The parking authority will be getting to you soon enough.

in a misdemeanor citation for all residents of the property, and any furniture not removed

by Thursday will be taken and stored at the city garage for up to five days, according to the abatement order issued by the Morgantown Fire Department.

Morgantown has been leading the nation with intentional fires since 1997, and despite new laws that will charge celebratory firestarters with felonies, Fire Chief Michael Scott said the fires aren’t likely to die down anytime soon.

“You don’t really need a couch. You can live without them. Sit on the floor or stand,” Scott said.

Scott said the large furniture is an unnecessary household item that could lead to safety

hazards.

“If you’re in a hurry and need to run out of the door or law enforcement needs to get in quick, furniture just gets in the way. It’s time we get our priorities in order,” he said.

Smokey the Bear spoke at a WVU event Tuesday to talk to students about the severity of intentional fires.

“Fire is bad,” Smoky said.

Not everyone thinks the abatement is for the best, though.

“Hide yo’ kids, hide yo’ couch,” said an anonymous source on High Street wearing a do-rag.

The abatement order is in effect between Eighth Street to the north and Campus Drive to the south; University Ave-

nue to the east and Beechurst Avenue to the west; College Avenue to the west and Willey Street to the east; Cornell Avenue to the north and Prospect Street to the south; Stewart Street to University Avenue to the west and Wellen Avenue to the east.

No homes are allowed to have any couches or couchlike pieces of furniture within 200 feet of the Morgantown city limits.

In addition, all propaganda promoting the use of couches will be banned. Students found wearing any merchandise with images of burning or normal couches will be expelled immediately.

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the reaping. All students entering the reaping will be put into the arena prior to Fall Fest, WVU’s beginning of the year concert. Nearing the end of the concert, the 12,000 remaining students will receive their tickets.

“Well-known students will have an advantage in the games. As SGA president, I can afford a gold suit of armor and weapons; there’s no way I can lose,” Paisley said.

“Students who don’t do any activities or participate in organizations won’t have these luxuries. Greek organizations

also have many sponsors that will supply them with food, water and shelter.”

Snow said although many students will be lost, those who survive will boost WVU’s overall GPA, enrollment rates and tuition hikes will benefit the students. “‘The Mountaineer Games’ will solve all of our issues it’s as simple as that,” Snow said. “More people will want to come to WVU, and the ones who make it will stay longer and be better.” xoxo@gossipgirl.com

Personal teleportation device to connect students with Big 12 schools by brennan buttfarmer carvelli’s cousin

The West Virginia University Department of Energy Repatriation and Principal Axis, or DERP, recently announced it is testing a personal teleportation device that will be made available to students.

“Our teleportation device, besides being exceedingly awesome, will forever change student life,” said DERP Chairman Emmett Brown.

The device, known as TELEDERP, was created to give students easier access to WVU football away games.

TELEDERP gives students the ability to teleport themselves anywhere with the press of a button.

The device is the size of a penny and can be adapted to fit in a smartphone or an obnoxiously large pair of headphones, making it perfect for WVU students.

Students have often voiced concerns about the distance between WVU and the other Big 12 Conference schools.

The nearest school is a threeday car trip away and is racked with numerous dangers, including mind-numbing straightaways, high gas prices and unfamiliar fast food restaurant chains.

Brown and his team were approached by the University to solve these problems.

“At first, we considered developing a giant catapult, which would launch a capsule of students into a net in Oklahoma,” Brown said.

However, the threat of user injury and concurrent legal fees led Brown to abandon the idea. Brown said inspiration struck him one day while watching cable TV. “I saw that one movie where the one guy knew how to teleport himself all over the place, and I thought,

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they have free Carruth Center hours available to them in the event of an existential crisis.

The next SGA meeting is scheduled to occur when Saturn is in retrograde and the moon is in the fifth

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Continued from page 1 policy, the city of Morgantown has moved to adopt a new ordinance to ban smoking in the greater Morgantown area. The proposed policy will limit smokers to smoking on the ground floor of their apartments between the hours of 3-3:06 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

“We’re thinking of estab-

‘Great Scott! I could do that.

Plus, I could buy a Maserati with the kind of grants I’ll get for this idea,’” he said.

He said he and his graduate students immediately locked themselves in the basement of Hodges Hall and began research. After several months, Brown and his team unveiled their creation.

“TELEDERP transports matter by creating a teeny little wormhole then sucking matter through it, then belching that matter back out at a target location,” Brown said.

The process only takes a few seconds, channeling the user’s inner chi to power the wormhole.

“Some people like to call it quantum jumping. We like to call it ‘DERPing,’” Brown said.

Brown and his associates stressed that the device was still in testing, but should be ready for next football season.

“We realize we’re on a timeline, and we want to get this out to the students as quick as possible,” said DERP graduate student Janice Blondervelts.

To speed up the process, Blondervelts has begun using interns as human test subjects.

“I mean, it’s not that I don’t like them. It’s just that we’re a little short on volunteers,” she said.

In the first long-range test, an intern was ‘DERPed’ to the football stadium at Texas A&M, only to be found brutally dismembered. The process resulted in the loss of his left arm and leg.

“Honestly, that guy would’ve paid more than an arm and a leg for gas if he’d tried to drive to Texas,” Blondervelts said. “I think he got a better deal.” set.fire@to.the.rain

house.

The little dipper must be visible in the night sky before the meeting can be called to order, Mulligan said, and no decisions can be made regarding changes to the constitution without consulting the position of the constellations. danewsroom@stopcallinghere.edu

lishing a smoking area for residents, you know, to make things easier,” said assistant chancellor Rick Barry. “We were thinking somewhere in Westover, or possibly Fairmont State University. We don’t want to inconvenience folks too much.”

The owners of Smoker Friendly declined to comment, citing “a recent change in market priority.” daoldroom@mail.whatever.edu

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All Good Music Festival returns to W.Va.

by Phillip Bass A&E Writer

Hugh Canduit founder of the All Good Music Festival, announced Monday that the festival would return to Marvin’s Mountaintop in Masontown, W.Va., for the 10th year in a row.

This announcement followed a decision in December to move the legendary hippie festival to Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, due to conflicts with county officials and issues such as traffic congestion.

“All of us in the All Good family are pleased to announce that we will be return to home in the mountains, despite all the traffic, injured people, arrests and inconvenience caused to the locals,” Canduit

said.

In December, Canduit said legal conflicts with Preston County officials ultimately pushed him to look for a venue elsewhere.

“There was an ordinance directed straight at us, but we decide just ignore it and party on anyway,” he said.

The festival, famous for its hippie-friendly atmosphere and tradition of scheduling no overlapping sets, was founded in 1997 and has hosted some of the most prestigious names within the jam band community.

In the past, the festival has featured various people who used associated with The Grateful Dead, dubstep and lots of other music aimed at attracting hippies, crunchies and

numerous unwashed people of all sorts.

“We’ll be clogging the roads, endangering people who paid to be here and filling up the surrounding jails, just like we’ve been doing for the past decade,” Canduit said.

Canduit said the decision to relocate, much like the festival itself, came at the last minute and was coordinated by a group of sunburned teenagers who kept asking him for glow sticks and to bum a cigarette.

This year’s festival will feature all the living members of Grateful Dead playing the same song for 72 hours, and will take place July 15-17. Tickets are available at www.itsallgood.com. phillip.bass@mail.wvu.edu

Attendees of The All Good Music Festival take advantage of Marvin’s Mountaintop’s shower facilities.

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Viral sensation Nyan Cat to perform at 123 Pleasant Street

By Debbie eHarmony singe woman

Internet sensation “Nyan Cat” is coming to Morgantown to perform on the historic 123 Pleasant Street stage.

You can expect Nyan to be clad in his signature strawberry pop-tart costume, and he will be performing his song non-stop for the two hours of the show.

Local cats are excited to see Nyan in person; he has bridged the gap between entertainment for humans and felines.

“Nyan Cat is going to have a great visual show. There’s so many lights, and the rainbow will make me paw at it for hours. I’ll probably be singing along for the entire two hours, and I might roll on the floor a bit,” said Morgantown feline Toast Cat. “I’m not too excited about humans being allowed to come. They just don’t get cat culture. There will probably be plenty of catnip usage, which humans probably won’t be too keen about.”

123 Pleasant Street is preparing for the cats’ arrival, they are stocking the bar with cream, tuna fish and catnip. There is a lot of controversy over the distribution of catnip in public places, but it remains legal.

In addition to the food, 123 is also switching out all toilets with litter boxes. For those who are concerned about sanitation,

there will be a bathroom attendant cleaning the litter boxes throughout the night.

“I iz verri ex sighted to sees the Nyan Cat. I haz to have a bath and makes my PopTarts shirt to wear,” said local feline Jada. “I don’t thinks theres needs tah be humans in da show. Dis is for da kittehs ownlee.”

Many of the “LOL cats” will be coming with Nyan to the performance. They will be there to paw autographs and pose for photographs. The “LOL cats” have been known to get out of control, and 123 Pleasant Street is preparing for that as well.

“We have many bathtubs and hoses prepared if things get out of hand. We are not afraid to threaten the ‘LOL cats’ with or use a bath to calm the ‘LOL cats’ down,” said Cap A. Chino, owner of 123 Pleasant Street.

Tickets for Nyan’s performance are available through Ticketmaster and for purchase at The Exotic Jungle, located on the Mileground in Morgantown, W.Va. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the feline movement of “No more baths” which encouraged humans to stop giving their cats baths. The feline world considers bath time a cruel and unnecessary form of hygiene and look to change the use of baths in the future. crazycatlady@gmail.com

Cats and humans are excited for the Nyan cat to perform in Morgantown. Strawberry Pop-Tarts are selling out in the grocery stores.

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Rapper Lil’ Jon in serious condition following shooting, nation in shock

by D.B. COOPER

I stole his crunk cup

Legendary rapper Lil’ Jon is in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head today near his Beverly Hills estate.

Police have identified the gunman as none other than famous actor Samuel L. Jackson.

“I told him not to say it,” Jackson said. “He just didn’t under-

stand the severity of the situation, and I’m a man of my word.”

Jon, who has made a career off three words, “what,” “yeah,” and “okay,” could not comment due to his condition, but Jackson was more than happy to paint the picture.

“I had him tied to a chair and was explaining what was about to go down,” Jackson said. “He kept saying ‘what?!’ and I told

him, ‘if you say ‘what’ again, I’m going to blast you.’”

Jackson claims he told Jon to “say ‘what’ again” no less than 10 times before pulling the trigger.

“Enough was enough,” Jackson said. “I saw that he wasn’t understanding me, so I ended it for him.”

The Georgia-born rapper has amassed a huge following over

his storied career, and his recovery process is supported by his fans and fellow celebrities alike.

“This is a serious time for our nation and for the music industry,” said President Barack Obama. “If I wasn’t so busy checking my bracket for March Madness, I would certainly be there to help Jon and his family in their time of need.”

Like any great tragedy,

‘I’m Schmacked: WVU Edition’ gets Oscar nomination

by Olivia Suk still schmacked

“I’m Schmacked: WVU Edition” has been nominated for a number of 2013 Academy Awards including best picture.

With the release of the instant classic of epic cinema, “I’m Schmacked: WVU Edition,” came a veritable firestorm of praise and accolades for the film’s emotional portrayal of the trials and tribulations of students at West Virginia University.

After already finding its place as a paramount moment in the rich cultural history of Morgantown, now the film has finally reached the much-deserved pinnacle of the cinematic world.

As the first film to be included in the early nominations for the 2013 Oscar for Best Picture, it has really shine a bright and refined light on Morgantown and its residents for the rest of the world to admire.

The film is a harrowing portrait of several groups of students struggling to conquer the odds and drink way way way more and go way way way harder than anyone else in the world all in within the confines of one fateful St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Faculty and student reaction

to the weekend’s announcement has been overwhelmingly positive.

“I really quite enjoy the moment when the main characters destroy the old car,” said professor Prudebottom. “It is a quite apt metaphor for the civil war currently raging in Ireland. It’s rather brilliant symbolism, really. As a whole, it is truly a monumental milestone of filmmaking, the likes of which directors will emulate and revere for years to come.”

Student reaction was similar.

“Shit’s craaaayyy” said seventh year sophomore MDS student Sarah Osis before purging into a stranger’s handbag.

The film is also up for best musical score. Compositions like Machine Gun Kelly Ft. Waka Flocka Flame’s “Wild Boy” exceptionally build suspense and create raw emotion, all in a tasteful and subdued manner.

When asked about the honor of receiving his first Oscar nomination Waka Flocka Flame had this to say.

“FLOCKA!” the ever-concise Flame said.

As if these honors weren’t enough to do the film justice, the academy also announced the dancing leprechaun guy as an early inclusion for the Best

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Members of the Morgantown Police Department attempt to control riots on St. Patrick’s Day as depicted in ‘I’m Schmacked: WVU Edition,’ a film which has been nominated for several Oscars.

Actor award.

The formerly unknown actor has been nearly unanimously praised for his brave performance of a mute Irish immigrant who journeys to the United States to find what’s really important in life – drinking and dancing. The actor could be reached for comment, but is such a dedicated thespian that he is still deep in character, weeks after the film’s release.

While “I’m Schmacked: WVU

Edition” is an extremely strong candidate to win all of its categories, it will face stiff competition from masterpiece opus “Project-X.” A list of minor awards for which the film is also in contention are as follows: Best Use of Slow Motion, Most Livers Destroyed, Best Kiss (for the lizard kissing scene) and Best Period Piece. drinkgreenbeer@msn.com

though, there are conspiracy theorists claiming that Jackson could not have been the man to pull the trigger.

“I’ve seen this happen before, and that’s not like him to just shoot somebody point blank,” said actor John Travolta. “I’ve been with him in this exact situation, and that’s not how it plays out. He couldn’t have done it.” ”Jon’s recovery is taking

place near his home in Atlanta, Ga., and his family is asking for prayers and privacy in this time of grief.

“I’m just tired of these mother----ing snakes on all these mother----ing planes,” Jackson said shortly before being escorted to a maximum security facility. getatme@mail.wvu.edu

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Alcohol should be banned in Motown There has been a lot of backlash against the West Virginia University student body due to multiple riots and overall unruly behavior.

For years, WVU students have been known across the nation for partying hard and torching everything in their way.

While the city of Morgantown stands to gain much from having the students in town, it is becoming more apparent that the students are

destroying more of the community than they build.

The city must do something to preserve the community without banning the students from city limits, which may be an option.

The city should ban the consumption of alcohol. This means no drinking at any WVU event or in bars.

If the city were to accomplish this task there would be no more fires in the street, bottles thrown at police offi-

cers, and overall grades would increase.

The city should have the right to pass such laws with no consideration of the local population or the personal choices of those who abide by the current drinking laws.

It would be better for everyone, and most of all the students will appreciate the opportunity to succeed.

Most students do not like to go out to bars and drink alcohol with friends. They only do

it because it is tradition and they assume it is what they are supposed to do.

If the city wants a model to see how this would work, they would have to look no further than prohibition of the Roaring ’20s.

The U.S. government outlawed alcohol and the public positively responded, with low crime rates and a better understanding of community values.

No one knows why prohi-

bition was halted, as it was so successful. It was probably because of the know-it-alls who think people should take responsibility for their own actions and have the freedom to choose their own lifestyles.

If Morgantown outlawed alcohol, the students would surely obey; they have never let the University or the surrounding community down before.

Waste your time.

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Butt-Cutter continues to fill clothing stores with fear Hugh jass scared vigilante

On Jan. 14 Johnny D. Guillen was captured in Peru and arrested for stabbing 13 women in the buttocks last year in Virginia.

Guillen was caught and later convicted after a search was conducted by authorities for a man known as the Butt-Cutter, who was reportedly lacerating women’s buttocks as they shopped for clothes. Guillen was identified through video surveillance taken by a task force.

The world rejoiced as the Butt-Cutter’s arrest allowed women everywhere to no longer live in fear while they shopped for designer wear.

Now that fear has returned.

According to The Onion News, the Butt-Cutter was set free last week. Apparently, his lawyer argued his actions were due to a voodoo spell and that he was not actually the ButtCutter, but merely a “butt-puppet.” He said that he tried to resist but had no control of his body and thus should not be held responsible.

During the hearing last week, Guillen’s attorney offered no proof of the spell and said that the court should just take his word for it.

The defense rested, and the conviction was immediately overturned.

While the real Butt-Cutter has not been found, it is still a point scored for justice. Guillen was wrongfully convicted due to the prosecution’s incriminating and incontestable evidence against him during the first trial, and now he stands a free man.

I’m no expert in witchcraft, so I assume Guillen’s testimony was truthful. Who am I to call him a liar?

Now the question stands: where is the real Butt-Cutter?

There is no reason to use

www.dres-s.com

Since the Butt-Cutter’s fearful return, clothing stores have become empty. logic and reason when it comes to a court case. The victims of these crimes must have justice.

But it will not come through routine investigations or sound science.

It may be true that the evidence against Guillen was refutable, and there is no evidence supporting his out-

rageous, but slightly possible, claim, but that should not be used against Guillen.

Our economic future depends on large numbers of women buying clothes they may only wear once, maybe twice.

If the Butt-Cutter is still on the loose, then women will not

be able to shop, and thus the sweatshops producing many of these goods may have to downsize.

The U.S. government should spend countless dollars to investigate the whereabouts of the real Butt-Cutter.

Even though quality police work and a perfectly argued

case by the prosecution during Guillen’s trial served no use helping find the Butt-Cutter, the same tactics should be used again.

There should be a full investigation … again. And this time, police should not let someone else take the fall for the ButtCutter’s evil plot to cut the sales

of quality women’s attire – and their buttocks.

While the tale of the ButtCutter is mostly true, this column is not.

Guillen is still known as the Butt-Cutter. He is probably in his cell hoping there aren’t other butt-cutters within the prison walls. He may be a target.

PLEASE DON’T SEND US YOUR LETTERS AND GUEST COLUMNS It doesn’t matter if you have the correct email address, we will not print your content. In truth we will only read them to get a laugh at the expense of others … we (kind of ) hope it’s not you.

There’s nothing to gain in the middle, nothing to lose either This is an opinion column by a person who has no opinion.

I would write about the government and how they spend too much money. But, I don’t really have any advice to give to people of higher authority.

I’m sure they achieved such a status by acceptable means, so I have no opinion.

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I would write about the environment and how the fate of the human race depends on everyone to do his or her part to preserve precious resources.

But when I actually think about it, the issue goes both ways.

It may be true that we are polluting our planet and destroying the basic necessities, such as food and water, but we also garner tremendous economic gains from it. Also the burdening effects from land misuse would occur many years after I’m gone. So – I

have no opinion.

I sat and wondered what kind of topic could I write about that would serve the public. I do think that an opinion column should be to inform, give perspective and provide entertainment.

After I approached the column as simply entertainment, I realized that I am not entertaining. I have no musical skills, nor do I even listen to music. I don’t watch movies or television either. So, I have no opinion.

I started to write this col-

umn in the hopes of finding a niche, but as time progressed I came to the conclusion that life with no opinion can be boring, yet liberating.

Since I do not care about much at all, I live relatively stress free. Since I have minimal stress, I have ample time to all of the activities I enjoy, such as watching grass grow.

After pondering about possible opinions I may have, I realized that my only opinion is to not have an opinion on anything.

Having no opinion has al-

lowed me to stay out of fights and become friends with more people – even though I don’t really care for them much. I usually do my best to stay neutral on every subject.

While not having a position on any issue inhibits most chances of advancement – through better employment or otherwise – it has also allowed me to not get knocked to the bottom. Neutral stance will bring average income.

And average is much better than poor.

If you wish to be average like

me, then eliminate your opinions; they usually won’t matter anyway. Keep in the middle and under the radar. I can’t say it’s worked for me, but it hasn’t failed, either.

The content of this page, and the rest of the newspaper for that matter, has been rather odd. That is because it is fake.

Fiction. A sham.

If you have gotten to the fourth page of this newspaper and haven’t realized that this is a fake issue, then you are gullible.

April Fools.

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AP Player of the Year Anthony Davis transferring to WVU after successful freshman season at UK by alex sims kentucky guy

Anthony Davis will be the next in the line of “one-and-done” basketball stars at Kentucky – just not how everyone expected.

The 2012 Associated Press Player of the Year was a lock to be selected first overall in this year’s NBA draft, but has chosen a different route and will transfer to West Virginia for his sophomore season.

“I just felt like I wasn’t quite ready to make the jump,” Davis said. “I really feel like I need at least another year in college to develop my skills.”

Davis’ announcement came just days after news broke that UK will be ineligible for postseason play next season due to recent recruiting violations.

Normally, student-athletes who transfer across Division I-A schools are required to sit out one year before becoming eligible. However, because of the NCAA sanctions, Davis will be eligible immediately.

The Chicago native considered a short list of basketball powerhouses including North Carolina, Syracuse and Ohio State, before settling on WVU.

Kentucky’s tantalizing freshman visited Morgantown in the short time between the Wildcats’ 82-70 NCAA Regional Final victory over Baylor and their Final Four victory over Louisville.

Legendary head coach Bob Huggins and WVU’s state-ofthe-art basketball practice facility were among the deciding factors for the 6-foot-10, 220 pound forward.

“I really like Huggs’ style,” he said. “He’s a hard-nosed coach and I think he will make me into a tougher player – and that’s just what I need.

“My biggest worry is fitting on the PRT. Those things look pretty small, so I may have to stick to the bus.”

Davis averaged 14.3 points and 10 rebounds per game, while setting an NCAA record with 175 blocked shots last season.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Anthony to our program,” Huggins said. “He’s a very talented player and will make a great addition to the frontcourt.”

However, questions have already been raised as to whether a superstar like Davis will fit into Huggins’ system.

“I’m not worried about that,” he said. “We already have an ex-

tra large treadmill on special order for him, so he knows will be held to the same standard as the other players. He brings in a reputation as a hard working player, and I expect that to continue.”

Davis will join two returning frontcourt starters in junior Deniz Kilici and freshman Keaton Miles to replace the production of all-American Kevin Jones.

“It’s great that he is going to be a Mountaineer,” Kilicli said.

“Between my beard and his unibrow, we pretty much have the facial hair covered. Now it’s time to start working for next year. I think this is going to be a great season.”

Before Kentucky’s appearance in the national championship game Monday, Davis insisted that he would be at WVU next season and won’t decide to turn pro at the last minute.

“The NCAA’s ruling is unfortunate, and even though we probably won’t be able to keep the title, I’m still going to work hard to win,” he said. “Deciding to leave UK wasn’t easy, but once that game clock hits zero, I’m a Mountaineer 100 percent.” @apsims

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Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis answers questions after announcing he would be transferring to West Virginia on Sunday. Davis helped lead the Wildcats to a national championship this season.

Mountaineers to open 2012 season vs. Colts

by CLEVER NAME CLEVER BYLINE

No college football team has ever played an NFL team in a regular season game.

That is going to change starting this season, with West Virginia’s season opener.

The Mountaineers’ 7033 Orange Bowl victory over Clemson drew a lot of attention from people in the football world – including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Goodell, who is entering his sixth season as NFL Commissioner, was so impressed by the Mountaineers that he decided to take action and establish a game unlike any

other in history.

Yesterday, Goodell and West Virginia Athletic Director Oliver Luck agreed to terms on starting the regular season with a game between West Virginia and the Indianapolis Colts.

The Colts will take the place of James Madison, with the September 3 game still taking place at FedEx Field.

Goodell, who addressed the media in a brief conference call yesterday, stressed his excitement for the firstever clash between collegiate and professional football teams.

“After watching the Orange Bowl, there was no doubt in my mind we had to make

this happen,” he said. “With Luck’s son projected to play for Indianapolis, there is no better matchup the (NFL) could have asked for.”

Andrew Luck, who is the projected No. 1 overall pick in this month’s NFL draft, is excited to play against a school that holds such a unique tie to his family.

“It’s great,” he said. “My dad called me yesterday and told me the news.

“I really never thought a game like this could take place, but with that Orange Bowl win, it’s pretty obvious West Virginia can easily compete with any NFL team.”

West Virginia head coach

Dana Holgorsen was a little unsure of the matchup at first, but he feels that his team will be ready to play and can even win the game if things go according to plan.

“Well, it’s a little bit of a mismatch for (Indianapolis),” Holgorsen said. “At first, I didn’t think we could play with them, but after looking at the film, we feel that we can execute our stuff and really surprise a lot of people.”

United States Senator Joe Manchin is thrilled that the game will be taking place in D.C., and is hoping to get President Obama to attend the historic matchup.

“At the heart of this game is

the ‘American Dream’,” Manchin said. “With everything this means to the great state of West Virginia and to the historic national pastime of football, it should be easy to convince the President to accompany me to the game.”

It is rumored the Colts are trying to trade for another first-round pick in the NFL draft to select former West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin.

Irvin has leaped up the NFL draft boards after his performance at the NFL combine, and the Colts’ personnel think trading for him will be enough to give Indianapolis the edge in this game.

A scout for the Colts who

wished to remain anonymous detailed the front-office strategy to try to land Irvin and get a leg up on the Mountaineers.

“He played there last year and knows the tendencies of both the players on offense and defense,” the scout said.

“If we have to trade a couple of future draft picks to land him, then we will do it. Without Irvin, we may not have enough to beat West Virginia.”

Peyton Manning, who was released from the Colts earlier last month, presumably to make room for Luck, was unavailable for comment. something@mail.wvu.edu

KJ to undergo surgery; will miss rookie season WVU senior suffered back injury from carrying team all season by mr. exclusive breaking news guy

He carried the West Virginia men’s basketball team for 33 games this season.

And now, it looks like that has finally caught up to former WVU forward Kevin Jones. The stress of carrying all of his teammates on his back all season will cost Jones his first season in the NBA. The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native will undergo back surgery that will force him to matt sunday/the daily boomtown miss the entirety of his rookie Kevin Jones averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game this year. This picture would be year as a professional, a team a lot better if we had equipment like The AP does. #PlaidSundayProbzzzz doctor confirmed to The Daily

Athenaeum Sunday.

“It’s going to be hard sitting out all season,” Jones said. “You’ve waited all this time to accomplish your goal and make it to the NBA. It’s just going to take some time to believe that this is actually happening.”

When the season started and Jones was carrying the team on his back, his teammates put a combined 2,340 pounds on the senior’s shoulders. Luckily for him, when redshirt freshman Kevin Noreen and freshman Pat Forsythe went down with injuries, that total weight dropped

down to 1,855 pounds in time for Jones to step up and try to lead the Mountaineers through their rough stretch during Big East Conference play.

“It was a little relieving when those guys went down.

Anytime that I could get a little bit of that weight off me was a good thing,” Jones said.

“At times earlier in the season, Truck was able to put a couple of those guys on his back too, but by the time Big East play started, everyone was counting on me to carry them.

“Either way though, I’d do it all over again if it meant help-

ing my team.”

With the news of Jones missing next season, his draft stock has started to drop a little bit.

Once a projected firstround selection, Jones has dropped to the second round in many mock drafts around the Internet.

But there are still a few NBA scouts that think teams could – and should – take a chance on Jones.

“I don’t think I’ve seen anyone put a team on their back like he did this year,” one

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An open letter to my (dozens of) fans greg van zant two- time big east coach of the year

Hello again. I’m Greg Van Zant, head coach of your West Virginia Mountaineer baseball team.

Many of you have flooded my mailbox, spray painted my car, and sent me many a message via Twittering deeply concerned about my job status.

Apparently, there has been much fuss amongst WVU baseball fans who are assuming I will be fired for my lackadaisical 18-year career.

I would like to end all of those rumors right here – rest easy, I will be returning to coach your Mountaineers next season.

Many of you were upset that Oliver Luck might fire me at season’s end in favor of an-

other coach, possibly one who bunts way too much, treats his players to awful meals on road trips, refuses to upgrade facilities and fails to recruit decent players (or even attempt to recognize them).

But don’t worry y’all – I’ll be back!

In fact, you fools are crazy to think Ollie would even think about pushing me out of my kingdom. After all, I was the 1997 and 2003 Big East Coach of the Year, for Christ’s sake.

And, my one NCAA tournament appearance in 18 years and my long list of former players currently in the major leagues (1) speaks for itself.

Hell, I have more fake Twitter accounts than Bob Huggins and Dana Holgorsen combined. That’s popularity, my friends.

People (and by people I mean my relatives) often ask, “Greg, how have you become such a successful and well-re-

spected baseball coach?”

After a modest giggle, I tell them about my “Greg’s Guide to Greatness” program, cleverly nicknamed by my players. Any young and dedicated coach should stick to these rules in order to become as awesome as I am.

1. Pitching coaches are overrated.

Listen, I’ll admit I’m no Dave Duncan but this year’s team has an ERA around 7.00.

Pretty impressive considering I don’t know what the f--- I’m teaching them. I usually get most of my pitching instructions off YouTube.

2. Make deals with buffet restaurants.

Eight years ago, I made a deal with the Golden Corral chain that after I took my team there to eat on road trips 500 times, Golden Corral would install a chocolate fountain.

You’re welcome, America.

3. Wear disgusting uni-

forms to distract opponents.

Preferably, wear colors such as mustard yellow so fans and respectable baseball programs can poke fun at your players. If that doesn’t distract them enough, try changing your uniform combinations until they don’t match.

4. When in doubt, bunt.

I bunt a lot.

5. Schedule the toughest Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opponents.

Then, before you play them, talk them up like they actually should compete with your team. After you beat them three out of four games, talk your team up like they are the New York Yankees.

6. The 10-run rule is your friend.

Always request the 10-run rule to be applied when playing decent teams. Be sure not to tell your players though – that would be too classy of a move.

7. Don’t upgrade your facilities.

Facilities are overrated. Recruits choose which school they will attend based on academics only. Every idiot knows that.

8. Recruit only average players, if you recruit at all.

And when you scout them, pretend like you really don’t even care about them. For example, show up to prospect camps two hours late, then go straight for the free food.

Then leave. This helps prevent big-headedness among all of these ungrateful kids nowadays.

9. Never, ever, ever change your signs.

This one, I have no explanation for. But it won me the 1997 Big East Coach of the Year award, didn’t it?

10. Pat White is a jerk.

I will never forgive you, Pat. Yes, this year has been hor-

rendous, embarrassing and the closest thing to a human train wreck I’ve personally ever witnessed. But look on the bright side, I’ve done a great job of making myself look great by throwing my players under the bus, using excuses such as injuries, lack of a senior leadership, or just plain talent.

Please, just remember I have had absolutely nothing to do with lack of depth, arm injuries or the poor talent level – blaming all of that on me would be absurd.

Next year, as we enter the Big 12 Conference, our expectations have never been any lower. In fact, we may not win a game.

But with low expectations, I can never disappoint. In fact, that’s probably why I’m still employed.

Love Always, Gregory VZ

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Stewart asked reporter to ‘dig up dirt’ on Steelers’ Tomlin by colin dumlap career guy

After managing to avoid the spotlight for the last nine months, former West Virginia football head coach Bill Stewart has made news once again.

And this time for similar reasons as his last appearance.

It was reported late last night by a well-known Pittsburgh sports writer that Stewart contacted him to “dig up dirt” on Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Stewart apparently made the phone call last week pleading for information on unethical doings by the fifth-year head coach of the Steelers.

This marks the second time Stewart has done something like

this.

Just last June he contacted Colin Dunlap, a former reporter from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in hopes to find negative information about then-West Virginia head coach-inwaiting Dana Holgorsen.

“We are aware of the situation and are currently looking into it,” said Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II in a statement.

“Mike Tomlin has been a loyal Steeler and we are unaware of any wrongdoings on his part.”

The Pittsburgh sports writer who was contacted by Stewart did not answer his phone but also released a statement.

“Bill Stewart called me late last week in attempt to reveal negative information about Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tom-

baseball

lin,” he said. “I will not comment any further on the details of our conversation.”

Stewart, who has been out of coaching since last summer, has been residing in Morgantown with his family.

It appears the 52-year-old may be wanting an escape from retirement and a head coaching position in the National Football League.

Stewart declined to comment on the reports, but Tomlin was very outspoken on the situation.

“I am shocked that Bill Stewart would attempt to shine negative light on my image,” Tomlin said. “This is something I would never expect from a close friend.

But, then again, he has done this before.”

Despite living in Morgantown, few have spotted Stewart since his resignation as head coach of the West Virginia football team last summer.

However, he was spotted at Golden Corral with Mountaineer baseball coach Greg Van Zant just last week.

But one thing is clear – Stewart wants the position as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goal.

Even if that means contacting a Pittsburgh sports reporter for the second time in nine months while digging for information.

“He can try all he wants,” Tomlin said. “But I am clean.”

StewD@swag.wvu.edu

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Former West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart allegedly tried to sabotage Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin so he could get the job.

NOTEBOOK

Kilicli to leave WVU basketball team by jon kimble

unemployed mountaineer

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Head coach Greg Van Zant and the WVU baseball team will take on the Little League World Series champions this weekend.

West Virginia to play Little League champs in three-game series by buster olney sports writer

The attendance numbers are staggering.

I speak, of course, of last year’s Little League World Series.

41,848 were on hand in Williamsport, Pa., to see the 11- and 12-year-old ballplayers from Clinton County, Pa., take on those representing La Grange, Ky., at last year’s event – a number that easily eclipsed the previous attendance record.

The aggregate attendance for all 31 games was an astounding 414,905, also obliterating the previous record of 381,028.

Numbers like these are impossible to ignore, especially for the West Virginia baseball program, which will face this year’s champion in an exhibition game later this year.

“Those Little League teams are a huge draw,” said WVU athletic director Oliver Luck.

“With our attendance numbers the way they have been, we didn’t hesitate to schedule this exhibition once the opportunity arose.”

The one-game LLWS re-

KJ

Continued from page 5 scout told The Daily Athenaeum. “He literally carried his team all season, and you would think at least one team would want to take a chance on a kid like that.”

Jones’ head coach, Bob Huggins, has spoken highly of his senior all season and doesn’t think that this should have to much of an effect on

cord is greater than WVU’s total home and road attendance from last season of 28,102, so this matchup will hopefully help prevent the Mountaineers from experiencing culture shock with the transition to Big 12 baseball.

“With the move to the Big 12, we will have to get used to playing in front of large crowds,” said West Virginia head coach Greg Van Zant.

“This is an excellent chance to do just that.”

As a World Series titleholding squad heads to Morgantown, stadium operations and grounds crew at Hawley Field are already preparing for the influx of fans.

“The current capacity of 1,500 has us in a pickle,” said director of athletic facilities and operations April Messerly. “We just aren’t sure where we will even put the large crowd expected to attend.”

However, the biggest fear is whether the existing structure at Hawley Field will be able to withstand the sound waves that will be produced by the hoards of unruly fans. imbusterolney@swag.wvu.edu

his NBA career.

“This won’t stop KJ,” Huggins said. “He’s a career guy.

He’s not going to let one setback like this. A lot of guys look at this like a job and, when something gets in their way they just quit and watch from their couch.

“KJ isn’t like that. He’s going to go and do whatever it takes to get it done. He’s a special kid.” exclusive@swag.wvu.edu

Deniz Kilicli has had a change of heart.

Kilicli, who was set to become the lone senior on the West Virginia basketball team, announced Monday in a press release he was leaving the team to become the next Mountaineer Mascot.

Senior Jonathan Kimble said he was stepping aside from his lifelong dream to let the Turkey native take over the duties.

“He’s earned it,” Kimble said. “Plus, I really want our basketball team to have an inside presence next season, so I thought it would be a good idea to get him in the stands pumping up the crowd. That’s pretty much all he does anyway.”

Kilicli said it’s been an honor to play for WVU head coach Bob Huggins, but he thought it was time to pursue this opportunity.

“You know, the announcers always talk about my beard on television. It’s almost like they think I’d be a better mascot than basketball

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WVU forward Deniz Kilicli will become the Mountaineer mascot next season instead of playing his senior year. player,” Kilicli said. “Hey, you never know, maybe I will.”

In three years with the West Virginia basketball team, Kilicli averaged 7.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. His

most productive year was this past season when he was third on the team with 10.7 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Kilicli will become the primary Mountaineer Mascot

football

Holgorsen tried to recruit ‘Friday Night Lights’ star by voodoo tatum recruiting guy

West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen is a fan of the hit NBC series “Friday Night Lights.”

After watching the first three seasons on Netflix in a matter of four days last week, the second-year head coach decided he wanted to try to extend a scholarship offer to Dillon High School (Texas) fullback Tim Riggins.

“He’s a hard-nosed kid, y’know,” Holgorsen said.

“Y’know, he’s just the type of guy that we wanted to come in and get the job done for us.”

But Holgorsen soon found out that Riggins couldn’t be a Mountaineer.

And it wasn’t because he was committed to another school. It was, of course, because Riggins and every other character on “Friday Night Lights” is a fictional character.

“Seriously?” Holgorsen

said when he found out Tim Riggins wasn’t a real person.

“Well, that sucks. We can still get Coach Taylor to come coach quarterbacks, right?

Jake won’t mind.”

No. Taylor isn’t real, either.

“Wow … back to the drawing board I guess,” Holgorsen said.

WVU offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson watched the first three seasons of the show with Holgorsen last week and admitted that he tried to tell the Mountaineer head coach that it wasn’t a reality show that followed a high school team in Texas around.

He just wouldn’t listen.

“The first time I thought he actually thought it was real was when he freaked out during the murder plot at the beginning of the second season,” Dawson said. “I kept trying to tell him it wasn’t real, but he was just so fascinated by how hard Riggins played

and how well-coached they were.

“I was getting worried that he was going to offer my job to Coach Taylor – but then I remembered it was fake. It just took him a while to figure that out, I guess.” voodoo@mail.wvu.edu

and will accompany the football team for all of its games and the men’s basketball team at its home games. Kimble will now be the backup Mountaineer.

“It’s going to be weird being at the football games, you know?” Kilicli said. “I don’t really understand it. Hopefully Holgorsen or a coach will help teach me the rules before the first game.”

Huggins said in the release the team will move forward with incoming freshman Elijah Macon and junior transfer Aaric Murray. A source close to the team said Huggins encouraged Kilicli to make the move.

“His beard is just so powerful,” the source said. “Why not give it a try?”

Since his arrival as a freshman, the Turkey native has been the fan favorite and has even picked up the nickname “The Big Turk.” He is known for his hook shots – make or miss – from the key.

Kilicli can still be the fan favorite – just in the stands and not on the court. mountaineer@mail.wvu.edu

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THE LINGUISTICS SEMINAR SERIES presents a special session of Hispanic Linguistics from 4-6 p.m. in Room 105 of Woodburn Hall. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/ site/wvulinguisticsseminar/ spring-2012/April-3.

THE GEOLOGY COLLOQUIUM presents “Facies, Valleys, and Sequence Stratigraphy of the Ferron Notom Delta in Southern Utah, USA” by Dr. Weiguo Li from Houston. The presentation takes place from 4–6 p.m. in 325 Brooks Hall. For more information, call 304-293-9660 or email tim.carr@mail.wvu.edu.

THE COUNCIL OF WRITERS presents acclaimed poet Matthew Zapruder from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Robinson Reading Room of the Downtown Library. For more information, call 304-2934040.

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A DOCTORAL TROMBONE RECITAL by Scott Jones takes place at 8:15 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall of the Creative Arts Center. For more information, call 304-2934359 or email charlene.lattea@ mail.wvu.edu.

THURSDAY APRIL 5

A SENIOR TROMBONE RECITAL by Garrett Maner takes place at 6 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall of the Creative Arts Center. For more information, call 304-2934359 or email charlene.lattea@ mail.wvu.edu.

A GRADUATE WIND QUINTET RECITAL takes place at 8:15 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall of the Creative Arts Center. For more information, call 304-293-4359 or email charlene.lattea@mail.wvu.edu.

FRIDAY APRIL 6

THE CHABAD JEWISH CENTER provides a free Passover Seder for students at 8:30 p.m. at the Chabad House on Brockway Avenue. For more information, call 304-599-1515, email rabbi@ jewishwv.org, or visit www. jewishwv.org to sign up.

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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 hlargen@ 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.

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

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 5:30-7 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.-1 p.m. to answer questions for those interested in studying abroad.

WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE meets from 10 p.m.-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. in Newman Hall.

THE WVU SWING DANCE CLUB meets at 9 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center. No partner needed.

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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 walkin clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m.-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, call Sylvia at 304-983-2823, ext. 104 or email bigs4kids@yahoo.com.

ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations

BORN TODAY Curb a tendency to focus on petty issues and to get caught up in them. Use your ability of critical discernment to improve the quality of your work, writing, projects and interactions. Know that perfection is not a goal to be desired, and accept your humanness. If you are single, you could meet someone with ease after spring. You might choose someone different in a few years, so don’t commit too fast. If you are attached, do not criticize your sweetie. You simply are in an overly critical phase. VIRGO can work well with your creative needs.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Curb your desire to prove yourself through finances and concrete results. Once in a while, with certain interpersonal relationships, this aspiration can only help. In the outside world, it could start a competitiveness that might become very uncomfortable for everyone involved. Rethink your approach. Tonight: Reveal your fiery side.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH You might have difficulty understanding some of the basics surrounding an important issue. If you detach, you will grasp the implications of a potential decision. Make a judgment from a solid base. You still might opt to head in that direction, but with more knowledge. Tonight: Brainstorm with a friend over munchies.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Venus moves into your sign and graces you with gentleness and a newfound glow. These traits will stay with you for a little while.

Keep your eye on a very important project.

If this idea really is heartfelt, follow through.

Prioritize, and you will not go wrong. Be careful with a fiery family member or roommate. Tonight: At home.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Express yourself clearly. You might notice that someone can be hurtful. It is more likely that you are oversensitive to this type of behavior. Keep communication flowing.

Return calls, and do not isolate yourself.

Tonight: Be a little more skeptical when meeting someone new.

to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. For more information, call 304-598-6094 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 WELLWVU CONDOM CLOSET is held in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-noon. The closet sells condoms for 25 cents each or five for $1.00.

THE WELLWVU CONDOM CARAVAN is held in the main area of the Mountainlair from noon-2 p.m. every Wednesday. 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.m-snap.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-5 p.m. and 7-10 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 www.morgantownnewcomers.com.

NEW SPRING SEMESTER GROUP THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES are available for free at the Carruth Center.

The groups include Understanding Self and Others, A Place for You, Sexual Assault Survivors Group, Social Anxiety Group and Solution Focused Therapy Group. For more information, call 304-293-4431 or email tandy.mcclung@mail.wvu.edu.

THE FRIENDS OF THE MORGANTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY are seeking new members and volunteers for weekly book sale inventory. For more information, inquire at the front desk on Spruce St., downstairs during sales every Tuesday and the first and third Saturday of every month or call 304-292-7579.

decision. At this point, you decide which way to go -- the winning side. A partner chimes in with agreement. Do not react to a pushy friend. Let it be. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH You might try to understand what someone is really saying, or the reasoning behind his or her statements. Think positively, yet be aware of a tendency to fall for deception at this time in your life. Tonight: Stay detached.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH A friend is a source of good news. Do not allow yourself to take a risk, even if this person believes it is a sure bet. Confusion surrounds finances and joint partnerships. Slow down, and you’ll make better decisions. Ask questions and investigate everything you need to. Tonight: Balance your checkbook.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Think much and say little. You might be making too big a deal about a situation or conversation. Pull back some and see what evolves. Stay as neutral as possible; your words easily could be misinterpreted. Confirm what you are hearing. Tonight: Indulge a little. Meet a friend after work.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH You become revitalized. A boss or parent will notice your vibrancy. When asked if you want to join a common cause or project, don’t hesitate, but discuss where you might be reticent. Those you must respect or impress like what they see. Tonight: As you like.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Deal directly with someone regarding an issue that involves you. You could see many issues arise that you thought were settled.

Use caution if money is involved. Mistakes easily could occur. Tonight: Chat with a friend over a favorite meal.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH You wake up with a strong game plan, only to see it quickly dissolve. This encourages you to demonstrate flexibility and consideration for others. The choices you make now will reflect who you are, more so than with most other situations. Tonight: Take some much-needed downtime.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH You have been very aware of the politics of a

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PISCES (FEB. 21-MARCH 20) HHHH Others seem to need you, whether it is your feedback, moral support or simply an offer to pitch in. When you feel overwhelmed by everything you need to accomplish, say “no.” A loved one or special friend could be vitriolic. Tonight: Go with someone else’s suggestion.

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WVU, city discourage ‘culture of arson’ by lydia nuzum

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West Virginia University plans to strengthen its sanction process to discourage the “culture of arson” present in student off-campus communities and problem areas in Morgantown.

Sabrina Cave, assistant vice president for Student Affairs Communications, said the Office of Student Conduct is awaiting a list of students im-

plicated in incidents over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and will take appropriate action on a case-by-case basis.

“The reaction is different based on what each student is found to be involved in,” Cave said. “A malicious fire is much different than underage consumption, or an open container, or even contributing to a minor – they are each very different offenses.”

In response to the events on St. Patrick’s Day, the city of

Morgantown and WVU held a joint meeting to address how to curb the number of malicious fires in student areas.

City Council members, landlords, the Morgantown police chief and fire chief, University officials and community members attended the meeting to discuss University and city initiatives aimed at solving the issue.

“The city of Morgantown and myself continue to emphasize that we will enforce

the law to the fullest extent we possibly can,” said City Manager Terrence Moore. “We will continue to do what we can on a proactive basis to offer a presence as much as possible in the event of situations like these in the future.”

Moore said the city will continue to evaluate issues concerning malicious fires in the city to avoid future property damage and community endangerment.

“While the University was

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very positive and proactive in communicating their intentions, the city of Morgantown was as well in regard to enforcing the law, making arrests and prosecuting,” Moore said. “The level of damage to property and within the community has, at times, been inappropriate.”

Cave said the University intends to publicize the number of students sanctioned, their offenses and the consequences of their actions.

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Golden Ticket, United Party begin campaigning for SGA election by mackenzie mays city editor

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SGA Vice President Rashad Bates, left, and Governor Ryan Campione, right, decorate the Mountainlair early Monday morning in preparation for this year’s election.

The United Party and the Golden Ticket will face off in the 2012-13 West Virginia University Student Government Association campaign.

The parties officially began campaigning early Monday morning when they decorated the Mountainlair during the traditional “banner drop” from the balcony.

Current SGA Vice President Rashad Bates and Communications Director Devin Sears will lead the Golden Ticket while Governor Zach Redding and Athletic Councilman Jarred Zuccari will head the United Party.

The Golden Ticket plans to create a “Meet 5 Program,” which encourages students to get to know fans from opposing teams as WVU joins the Big 12, in addition to creating more positive branding at WVU and offering discounted rates for test prep courses.

Bates, a senior finance student from Vineland, N.J., is president of the Sport Management Club and has worked to increase attendance at WVUp All Night by more than 70 percent

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West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin visited the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities Monday to sign a bill that will require insurance companies to cover the costs of therapy for children affected by autism.

The Autism Insurance Bill will help families provide early intervention care to children with autism.

“What we’ve got to do is cover the expenses for these families, and that’s what this bill is going to do,” Tomblin said. “This is a historic day for the state of West Virginia.”

Insurance companies will be obligated to cover up to $30,000 for intensive therapies to improve the health and social skills of autistic children.

The CED operates a clinic for children with autism. The clinic has used the early intervention method to help autistic children learn, interact and eventually enter the public school system.

Clinic students, their families and staff were present for the signing of the bill.

“All of the people in this room today have worked to make West Virginia better,” said Susannah Poe, associate professor of child development at WVU.

Dylan Baretto, the first student to graduate the autism clinic’s program, will begin kindergarten in the fall.

His father Greg Baretto said enrolling his son in school might not have been possible without the help of the clinic.

“I don’t think we would be here, with him going to kindergarten, without this program,” Baretto said.

Autism therapy can cost more than $50,000 a year. Baretto said he considered moving to another state where legislation can provide some insurance coverage.

“Even on my physician’s salary we couldn’t afford treatments,” he said.

After meeting with Poe,

Baretto enrolled Dylan as the first student of the autism clinic.

He said Dylan’s improvement has been encouraging after 18 months in the program.

“Early intervention makes a huge difference. He went from saying two or three words at a time to saying 50,” Baretto said.

Dylan is now enrolled in preschool and visits the clinic once a week.

“They’ve said he’s one of their most well-behaved students,” Baretto said. “A specialist probably couldn’t diagnose him with autism now.”

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A group of West Virginia University students decided to make a difference during spring break.

Members of the WVU chapter of Engineers Without Borders traveled to the Fijian village of Nakavika to provide a healthier water supply by installing filters.

Lance Lin, an associate professor of environmental engineering, led the group, which included engineering students Colin Frosch, Ryan Hough, Samantha Eberhardt and Shelby Taylor.

The installation of filters was brought on by an outbreak of typhoid in a surrounding village.

“Typhoid can kill a lot of people and be very harmful, but that can all be eliminated with a filter,” Frosch said.

Frosch said the unique

slow sand filters will help provide clean water to more than 300 residents living in the village.

“The gravel and sand alone will get rid of any debris, turbidity and bigger bacteria, and after about a week or two of the water running through it, a biological layer will form that will completely kill all the bacteria,” he said. “The filters we put in will be sufficient to give them some amount of drinking water and water used for cooking, and they can use the dirty water for showering and washing up.”

This type of water filtration system is most beneficial to the village of Nakavika because it requires little to no maintenance to operate correctly, and with the lack of technology in the area, it is necessary.

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Alumni create unique Evive water kiosks

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Students build water wells in Fiji over spring break by lacey palmer

Members of the United Party and the Golden Ticket dropped their party’s banners in the Mountainlair Sunday at midnight, signifying the beginning of this year’s Student Government Association campaign season.

“We would like students to know that we do take these offenses seriously,” she said.

“This is just as much the University’s home and the students’ home, as it is folks who live here in the community.”

Moore said he hopes to see the situation improve in the city and to enhance the efforts of law enforcement and the University in order to improve the situation in Morgantown.

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James Hess, left, a freshman history student, inspects his new Evive water bottle after having it cleaned and filled with water at the Evive station located in the Mountainlair.

by joann snoderly correspondent

Students filled the Mountainlair and the Student Recreation Center Monday to fill their water bottles at the new Evive kiosks –­­ a groundbreaking water drinking system created by West Virginia University alumni.

Evive stations are the first kiosks of their type to offer free, chilled and filtered water and clean, reusable beverage containers, also offered by the organization.

The service and bottles are free of charge, thanks to the contributions of more than 20 sponsors including WVU, Consol and PNC, said Evive

CEO Tom Petrini.

The concept for the stations originated in 2007 when Petrini, who graduated from WVU in 2005, attended a sustainability conference.

There, Petrini said he realized that reusable water bottles were not being used because of the inconvenience of cleaning and refilling them.

The Evive Station team also includes WVU alums Blake Barnes and Steve Jacobs, who graduated in 2009.

As of Monday, the demand for water bottles exceeded the 4,000-bottle introductory supply and students were placed on a wait list to

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A NEW CONFERENCE The West Virginia men’s soccer team is excited to join the Mid-American Conference for the next four years.

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Panel to talk new media, free speech in Middle East by carlee lammers staff writer

Chris Martin can attest to the power one Tweet has to change the world.

Martin, West Virginia University vice president for University Relations, uses TweetDeck daily to research and connect with other journalists.

Last year, when she saw an avatar of a young woman reporting on the ground in Yemen during the nation’s 2011 pro-democracy movement, she was captivated by the power social media has to bring about a revolution.

“It read: ‘People no longer believe lies and rhetoric. Fear left weeks ago’ – it stopped my heart,” she said.

“People can actually tweet the truth.”

Martin said she was inspired by the role that social media played in Middle East-

ern countries last spring, and still does today, in the transition from the power of a dictator to the power of democracy and freedom of speech.

NPR strategist Andy Carvin has devoted his time to serving as an aggregator of the social media reports from various revolutions across the Middle East during the “Arab Spring.”

Inspired by Carvin’s work, Martin said she believes the young people’s stories and reports of the Middle East’s conflict through social media outlets are the “overthrow of the century”.

“I don’t think it could have happened without social media,” she said. “It’s a revolution of young people – they’re doing it with the very media tools you use to share photos or talk to your friends; they’re your age, and they’re using it to change the world. “

As apart of The David C. Hardesty Jr. Festival of ideas, the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism is presenting The Revolution will be Tweeted: Social Media and Free Speech in the Middle East.

Carvin, along with other international bloggers, activists and entrepreneurs, will partake in a moderated panel discussion on the Middle East’s transition toward freedom of speech, through the use of this crucial tool – social media.

“It’s a revolution of technology and a revolution of human spirit,” Martin said.

The panel discussion will take place today in the Mountainlair Ballrooms at 7:30 p.m.

P.I. Reed School of Journalism dean Maryanne Reed will moderate the panel discussion. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 “For the sake of ease for the villagers since this is fairly new to them, we don’t want a system that’s going to be a huge burden for them,” Frosch said. “We want something they’ll be able to manage for themselves that will work on it’s own, which is why we chose the slow sand filter.”

Frosch said WVU students are benefiting from the project as well – not only the people of the village.

“You can learn a lot of things in the classroom, but this is definitely something you just can’t experience no matter how much tuition you pay or how great of a school you go to,” he said.

“You are able to benefit a community somewhere they didn’t even know what they were drinking was bad and was killing them. The entire experience of being in a new place and learning the culture is just amazing.”

WVU created an engineering partnership with Nakavika in 2010, and a strong connection has remained ever since.

A group of students from the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine will be heading to Nakavika for the third time in the near future to give medical treatment to the area.

This group of students will spend nearly a month in the village, and with these new filtration systems in place, it will make for a safer trip for them as well, accord-

WVU students traveled to Fiji for spring break to install water wells. ing to Jan Palmer, director of WELLWVU: Student Health and a faculty member who will make the upcoming trip to Fiji.

“This trip gave me the opportunity to experience something that I’ve been wanting to do all my life – go to a third world country and help them with something that we are able to have here and might take for granted,” he said.

“We used our engineering abilities that we have as an engineering organization here at WVU to help them with the water contamination issue, benefit the community and just experience the culture, country and

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the people there and all the things they do from day to day.”

This trip is just one example of the many spring break opportunities offered

by WVU every year, said Sabrina Cave, assistant vice president for Student Affairs Communications.

“It is important for the Division of Student Affairs to provide outside of the classroom learning activities for our students,” Cave said.

“Students want and excel in this type of environment. In addition, lifelong learning skills are developed.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 this year. He is also a member of the Student Affairs Hall of Fame selection committee.

Sears, a junior public relations student from Fairmont, W.Va., founded “Her Campus WVU,” an online magazine, and is the PR manager of the national magazine, Gladys.

She is also the Make-A-Wish chair of Chi Omega and will intern with Sen. Joe Manchin this summer.

“If elected to office, we will work hand in hand with the administration to allow students to have the most positive college experience from athletics to academics. We want to voice the concerns and interests of our fellow Mountaineers,” Sears said.

“Between our experiences and opportunities we’ve been given, Rashad (Bates) and I feel as though we can make a difference on our campus.”

Golden Ticket Board of Governors candidates: Ryan Campione: A junior industrial engineering student from Morgantown, who aims to improve information services through a centralized information help service for the WVU community.

Josh Cooper: A senior advertising and philosophy student from Clarksburg, W.Va., with a focus on student welfare and safety, who plans to extend the “blue light” system and improve other security programs.

Nicole Crane: A sophomore chemistry and political science student from Charleston, W.Va., with a focus on health and wellness, who plans to expand healthy dining options on campus and promote sexual assault education.

Matt Dellinger: A senior political science and history student from Martinsburg, W.Va., who aims to provide students with proper legal services and keep them informed of their options.

Patrick Garcia: A sophomore biology student from Fairmont, W.Va., who plans to promote fine arts across campus.

David George: A senior mechanical and aerospace engineering student from Elkins dedicated to student community involvement and technological advancements and innovations.

Sarah Gottshall: A freshman pre-forensics student from Lewisburg, W.Va., with a focus on sustainability awareness, who plans to conduct campus-wide cleanups and implement more recycling programs.

Earl Hewitt: A junior petroleum and natural gas engineering student from Indiana, Pa., with a focus on off-campus housing who plans to create better relationships between students and their landlords.

Makayla Lewis: A freshman public relations student from Inwood with a focus on WVU afterhours, who plans to extend library hours.

Brice Dang Nsongue: A junior geology and petroleum and natural gas engineering student from Cameroon, Africa, with a focus on international issues, who plans to implement more opportunities for students to get involved

with study abroad programs.

Chris Nyden: A sophomore economics student from Charleston dedicated to college affordability, who plans to increase the transparency of textbook prices by having projected prices available when scheduling for classes.

Summer Radcliff: A sophomore law and legal studies and political science student from Bunker Hill with a focus on parking and transportation, who hopes to make parking and transportation safer and more efficient by extending the late-night Mountain Line bus routes.

Shiva Shafii: A junior violin performance student from Charleston dedicated to promoting awareness of creative arts on campus.

Tiffany Pratt: A sophomore political science student from Huntington with a focus in military issues, who hopes to continue her work lobbying for the addition of a military absence policy, launch an awareness campaign and push for a student veterans’ center.

Brady Tucker: A junior accounting student from Morgantown, running for athletic council with a platform of intramural and club sports.

John Williams: A sophomore political science student from Morgantown running for athletic council with a platform or athletic ticket systems.

The United Party’s main goal is to “put the fundamentals back into SGA,” with platforms including awareness for bullying and social justice on campus, curbing unacceptable student behavior and working to provide affordable health insurance for uninsured students.

Redding, a junior political science student from Hanover, Pa., has made strides in sustainability on campus as governor and helped conduct a campus-wide waste audit to collect data at dining halls.

Zucarri, a junior multidisciplinary studies student from Fairfax, Va., worked to promote beer sales in the stadium and secure more field space and funding for club sports when he served as athletic councilman. He is also the Vice President of Young West Virginians for Coal.

“Once elected as the student body president and vice president, Jarred Zuccari and I are most excited to work to fulfill the once eminent and respected image that Student Government has held in the past. We are eager to prove that with the right leadership, SGA members can be responsible and accountable for everything they do,” Redding said. “The phrase ‘actions speak louder than words’ will be more relevant than ever before as myself, Jarred and the United Party want to prove that through hard work, and hard work only, we will complete our platforms and watch them blossom.”

The United Party Board of Governors candidates: Morgan Riddle: A freshman international studies student from Ripley, W.Va., with a focus on study abroad awareness who hopes to work with the Office of International Studies to improve the application process for studying abroad.

Devon Lopez: A junior public relations student from Charleston with a platform of overall improvements, who hopes to promote the University’s community involvement.

Christian Guy: A junior industrial engineering student from Clarksburg with a focus on local government relations, who hopes to work with local government to give students greater influence on what takes place in the city.

Dillan Knox: A sophomore finance student from San Diego, dedicated to SGA transparency who plans to promote financial responsibility of the organization.

Abdul(Aziz) Alshammari: A senior industrial engineering student from Saudi Arabia with a platform of international student assistance who hopes to help assimilate international students to American culture and develop a multicultural center at WVU. Andrea Mucino: A junior international business student from Morgantown with a platform of traditions, who hopes to improve safety measures at events such as FallFest.

Joe Reidy: A sophomore political science student from Hedgesville, W.Va., with a focus on class registration and easier scheduling.

Kylie Sphar: A junior accounting student from Morgantown with a focus on alcohol education programs.

Kartik Motwani: A junior accounting student from Morgantown with a focus on Internet services, who hopes to create a more reliable wireless system on campus.

Stephanie Rosnick: A junior public relations student from Weirton, W.Va., with a focus on alcohol sales at the coliseum and elimination of parking problems.

Matt Kopcsak: A sophomore political science student from D.C., with a platform of quality of life on campus and student involvement.

Molly Callaghan: A freshman chemical engineering student from Charleston with a focus on bullying awareness and towing regulations on campus.

Harrison Wellford: A senior international business and marketing student from Charleston with a platform of the student voice, who hopes to help the student body get their opinions heard.

Zack Lusher: A freshman marketing student from Huntington, W.Va., running for athletic council with a focus on student entrance at games.

Zac Eichelberger: A freshman business student from Cranberry Township, Pa., with a focus on sexual assault prevention.

Bridgette Boyd: Mentoring programs and internship and scholarship awareness Jason Cohen: Improved technology and internet services The SGA debate will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the Mountainlair food court and is sponsored by The Daily Athenaeum. All students are encouraged to attend.

The election takes place April 10-12 at different voting spots across campus. The results of the election will be announced April 12 at 9 p.m. in the Mountainlair. mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu

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Senior Carrier-Eades qualifies for Mountaineers earns No. 6 seed in CWG nationals during meet at Texas championships after strong showing by amit batra sports writer

The West Virginia track and field team continued its outdoor season, competing in the Texas Relays from March 2830. The competition took place at the University of Texas.

Senior Chelsea CarrierEades looked to qualify for nationals in the heptathlon in the competition. She totaled 3,536 points in the opening events of the 100-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, high jump and shot put. Carrier-Eades did not compete in the indoor season but has really excelled in the outdoors.

The Buckhannon, W.Va., native placed first in the 100-meter hurdles with 13.40 seconds for 1,065 points, and placed second in the 200-meter dash in 24.16 seconds for 965 points.

Carrier-Eades also tied for second in the high jump with a 1.72-meter mark, adding 879 points.

In shot put, she placed seventh with a distance of 11.49 meters to earn 627 points.

Carrier-Eades was set to compete in the remaining heptathlon events, including the long jump, javelin and 800-meter dash. In the 2011 Texas Relays, she had her career-best mark of 5,927 points.

Redshirt sophomore Chene Townsend competed in the 100-meter hurdles while junior Sydney Cummings competed in the high jump and senior Meghan Mock was set to compete in the long jump.

Carrier-Eades ended first in the heptathlon, outlasting Florida’s Brittany Harrell with a second-best personal record of 5,821 points.

“We’re very satisfied with Chelsea’s efforts from the past two days,” said assistant coach Shelly Gallimore. “We accomplished what we set out to do.

Now we can go back to the drawing board and get ready for nationals.”

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Continued from page 13 pitching 8.1 innings and only allowing one run. Thompson walked 10 batters but only allowed four hits, while striking out four.

The win moved the lefthanded starter to 3-4 on the season with a 4.68 ERA, the best among West Virginia’s current rotation.

“Marshall went to the mound today and just battled,” McBroom said. “He competed for us, and it showed in the outcome.”

McBroom, a sophomore, led the Mountaineers offensively the entire weekend, going 4-for-5 in the win with an RBI and 8-for-15 over the entire series.

“I’m just going in there with confidence,” McBroom said.

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Continued from page 13 team, the Michigan’s, the Illinois’, the Virginia’s have the same issue and they per for m, so it ’s not impossible.”

It has been a difficult season for the Mountaineers and the coaching staff.

Since this is only Samara’s second season coaching West Virginia she inherited most of

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Even with the talented teams in their new conference, LeBlanc feels next season’s Mountaineer team, which will be led by a lot of experienced seniors, has a

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American, placed first in the long jump at 6.22 meters for 918 points and seventh in the javelin throw at 32.36 meters, which secured 521 points. She achieved a career-best mark of 2:18.39 in the 800-meter run to secure the win.

“Chelsea did herself a big favor this weekend,” said head coach Sean Cleary. “While she has scored more points in the heptathlon, she has not done so without the wind blowing very hard at her back. One of the reasons so many go to the Texas Relays is to take advantage of the great competition, weather and generous winds.

“While she has scored more points, her performance this week was done so within the allowable wind readings. This marks Chelsea’s qualifying for the NCAA finals in Iowa and her inclusion into the Olympic trials this summer. We are happy to have these goals taken care of early in the season. We can now concentrate on having her ready for the most important moments in the season.”

Three WVU athletes competed the last day of action.

Cummings finished with a second-place finish for the Mountaineers in the high jump. She finished with a season-best 1.75-meter jump, matching her career-best in 2011.

“Sydney came out of the indoor season in very good shape and growing with confidence,” Cleary said. “Today’s jump should qualify her for the regional meet. It is nice to have that out of the way.”

Mock finished seventh in the long jump with a seasonbest 5.91 meters. She had a 5.50-meter performance at the Wake Forest Open earlier in the season.

“Meghan continues to improve after sustaining an indoor injury that derailed her in February,” Cleary said. “While she jumped further in the past, coach Gallimore and Meghan both know they are on the right path to see the best jumping

of her career in the next three months.”

Townsend won her 100-meter hurdles with a season-best time of 13.84 seconds.

“Chene had a nice hurdles race,” Cleary said. “As the season goes on we will see her continue to improve. We are pleased with the performances put up by our ladies over the past few days. We brought a very small group to Texas, and they took advantage of the opportunity.”

The same type of performances continued in the Raleigh Relays, which took place at NC State’s Paul H. Derr Track on March 30-31.

Hammer throwers Terina Miller, Heather Adams and Alanna Pritts led the Mountaineers Saturday. Miller broke her own record of 54.98 meters with a 55.25-meter throw to place sixth overall. Pritts broke her own fifth-best alltime WVU mark of 40.69 meters with a 41.72-meter throw.

Adams came in 10th place with a 52.10 meters mark.

Pole vaulter Katlyn Shelar earned 3.75-meter vault to place third overall, while Carrie Long finished seventh with a 3.65-meter height. The 4x800 relay team of Jessica O’Connell, Stephanie Aldea, Sarah Martinelli and Hallie Portner finished second with a 9:04.53 time.

Other Mountaineers also earned Big East Conference qualifying marks this past weekend. Adams finished with a career-best 46.29-meter mark in the discus throwing mark. With the score, the junior moved to second in the all-time list for the event.

Sophomore transfer Stormy Nesbit also qualified for the Big East Conference championships with a seventh place finish in the long jump earning a 5.77-meter leap. She surpassed the qualification of 5.60 meters.

He also said he altered his approach at the plate over the weekend to try and put more balls in play.

Ryan Tezak came on in relief of Thompson in the ninth to secure his fifth save of the season, preserving the 3-1 win for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia wrapped up the three-game set Sunday afternoon, failing to overcome nine unearned runs in a 14-6 loss at Jack Kaiser Stadium.

Eric Hinkle (0-4) took the loss despite only giving up one earned run through 3.2 innings of work. Hinkle allowed four total runs on two hits and walked four batters in his sixth start of the year for the Mountaineers.

Right fielder Chris Rasky and third baseman Nate Antone both recorded two RBIs in the loss.

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both had multi-hit games, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the huge unearned run total amassed by the Red Storm.

The rubber game win in the series finale improved St. John’s record to 15-12 overall this year and 4-2 in the Big East, tying them with Notre Dame for second in the conference.

“St. John’s is a great team.

It’s always good to get that first conference win, feeling good in the dugout,” McBroom said.

“I think we’re coming together more as a team now.”

The Mountaineers will be looking to ride the momentum from their first conference win during the weekend when they return home to Hawley Field Thursday to host Villanova in a three-game series beginning at 5 p.m.

the players on the team, and it has been a difficult transition.

“I just think (the team’s) priorities are different than ours,” Samara said. “That’s just a reality that we are just excepting at this point, and it’s no ones fault. “ The team that we acquired was acquired under different circumstances and different expectations.”

Although there have been troubles, Samara is adamant that positives have come from

this season, no matter what the record shows.

“I think we were able to do a lot that a lot of people aren’t going to be aware of because most people just base everything off wins and losses,” Samara said. “There was a lot of progress this year that you can’t see in wins or losses.

“We’ve accomplished as much as we can under the circumstances.”

chance to compete for a title.

“We were a contender every year in the Big East, and we expect to be a contender every year in the MAC,” LeBlanc said. “Is it going to be easy?

No. There are a lot of good teams there, and you’ve still got to win the games. But we certainly have guys that we’ve got a good opportunity to win more than just a conference

championship.

“Success, for me, isn’t defined by winning conferences. We could win a bad conference and be the champions every year and people might celebrate that, but that’s not what we’re about.

We want to win the national championship.”

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Freshman Beth Deal mounted the beam for the West Virginia gymnastics team with the pressure of a season-high score and league title lying in the balance.

It’s a pressure situation children dream of, but as Deal landed her dismount, WVU winning the program’s leaguebest seventh Eastern Atlantic Gymnastics League title with her career-best 9.9 score quickly became a reality.

“It’s a lot of pressure to put on a freshman; it’s a lot of pressure to put on any athlete,” said head coach Jason Butts.

“It’s just you; nobody can help you. It’s not like any other sport where you can throw the ball to someone else. You’re up on a 4-inch piece of wood, and Beth handled it again.”

West Virginia (21-5, 12-1) had five scores of 9.9 or higher on the way to scoring a 196.475 at the league championships hosted at the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh.

Sophomore Hope Sloanhoffer paced the Mountaineers with 9.9’s on bars and floor, also winning the all-around with a career-high 39.5.

Sloanhoffer showed her talent in front of the entire league a day after being named the EAGL Gymnast of the Year.

The Cornwall, N.Y., native was the league’s top allarounder the entire season, tying for first on vault and winning bars outright.

“She knew the pressure was on when we got to beam, and she turned it on once again,” Butts said. “Hope basically put on a clinic of how to perform under pressure and how you do gymnastics when it comes down to it, and she was definitely the rock of the team that day.”

The team scored a seasonhigh on three of the events, tying the 10th-highest point total

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Sophomore Hope Sloanhoffer, middle, lead the Mountaineers over the weekend, winning the all-around with a career-high score of 39.5. in program history. WVU had its best performance this season on vault (49.25), bars (49.175) and floor (49.2) while receiving a 48.85 from the judges on beam.

“It was an absolutely amazing competition, and it was good to see everything come together for the girls especially right at the peak time, Butts said. “It’s nice to see all of their hard work and efforts come together, and it gives us a lot of confidence going into regionals.”

The team was selected as the No. 6 seed in the National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships Auburn region. The Mountaineers are in the same region as No. 6 Georgia, No. 7 Oregon State, No. 18 Auburn, No. 21 Michigan and Michigan State.

“It was interesting because they were shocked when they saw 196.4 flash up for them because it had been their goal all year and they still didn’t know they had won,” Butts said. “The other seven teams might as well not have been in the building as far as the girls were concerned, they were just out there focused on themselves, and it was neat because I had to go over and tell them they won.

“I told them at the end that they made me the happiest man on earth that night.”

“It was more than just winning the conference and their performance, it was really about how they carried themselves and the attitude they brought in the arena that night.”

The Mountaineers opened the competition on floor, finishing the meet ranked third as a team. Sloanhoffer and Millick tied for second place as each scored a 9.9. Millick competed in her 12th all-around meet and totaled 38.6.

Maryland’s Amy Krikorian won the league floor title with a 9.925 performance.

Tina Maloney, Chelsea Goldschrafe and Alaska Richardson each scored a 9.85 on vault, helping the Mountaineers claim the title of the league’s top team.

With the seven wins collected the team secured its first 20-win season since 2008 and is now 5-4 against ranked opponents after taking down No. 20 N.C. State.

Former WVU head coach Linda Burdette-Good was the honorary presenter at the tournament, bringing “the bird” back to Morgantown for the first time since 2008.

“It was not an easy competition to win by any means, but I’m glad we came out on top,” Butts said. sebouh.majarian@mail.wvu.edu

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Candidates must raise election standards Candidates for the upcoming West Virginia University Student Government Association are in the process of convincing the student body who is best to lead them in the next school year.

The Daily Athenaeum hopes the candidates pursue supporters ethically and their approach to victory doesn’t resemble last year’s failed SGA elections.

The last election season for SGA resulted in a several can-

didates being fined, and ultimately a revote was cast. Only 5 percent of the student population voted the second time.

Those seeking office should realize their actions will have consequences. The election is not a popularity contest and it should be taken seriously.

SGA is an organization that should be showing students how to make the most of their education by getting involved with the University and community.

Before casting a vote, WVU students should learn to read between the lines. They should go to the debates and see firsthand which candidates are serious about making a positive influence on the University.

One way to read candidates is to pay attention to body language and how often they read from their note cards.

If a candidate is asked a question, especially one pertaining to his or her platform, they should be able to answer

the question accurately without searching through notes.

“How can the Greeks become more involved with the University community?” This should be an easy question for someone who has a platform of dealing with community involvement. It seems like a nobrainer, but candidates have fumbled on questions as easy as this.

If you see candidates on campus, ask them questions as to why they should receive your

vote. Don’t just vote for a name.

There are many students who would do an exceptional job serving the student body as SGA officials, but only those who deserve the title should be there.

As the week rolls on and the candidates begin to show the students who are most qualified, we can only hope the election doesn’t turn into another mockery.

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The Republican National Convention is still nearly five months away, but it’s becoming more apparent that Mitt Romney will most likely be the GOP’s representative in the upcoming presidential election.

Despite Romney’s popularity, he’s also proven to be a constant target of ultra-conservatives who believe Romney’s political ideology leans closer to the middle of the spectrum than they’d prefer.

A full page political ad in the Washington Post supporting Newt Gingrich labels Romney as a “timid Massachusetts moderate,” condemning him for straying away from the foundational beliefs of the Grand Old Party.

And it’s not just Republicans who have taken notice of Romney’s somewhat progressive tendencies.

“I think I know the core of Mitt Romney. I think he’s a really decent person,” said Rocky Anderson, a longtime democratic ally of Romney.

“I also found him extremely moderate.”

Romney, however, has consistently refuted these claims, trying to stress that although he’s been illustrated as a closet moderate, he has a strong track record voting conservatively on a wide range of issues, including taxes, health care, climate change and others.

But as the nation moves closer to the election and Romney continues to separate himself from the other potential Republican candidates, I am hoping he actually begins to embrace the fact he’s not just a cookie-cutter representation of the Republican philosophy. Our society has become much too diverse for

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Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney campaigns at Wisconsin Building Supply in Howard, Monday. any of the purest Republican or Democratic principles to be blindly instituted the way the extremists continue to suggest.

Our nation’s history is exceptional evidence that political policies have had to evolve and adapt to a reciprocally evolving society, and an extreme right- or left-wing politician is simply going to be less susceptible to using a logical progression of thought in formulating new policy.

Instead, they will rely on outdated or disproved ideo-

logical principles to try to appeal to those still delusional enough to think a pure form of conservatism or liberalism will ever be the appropriate stance for the most diverse country on the planet.

Logic simply dictates that we elect leaders who are more willing to compromise – not less. Otherwise, politicians will continue to put forth measures that either border on draconian law or pure socialism, struggling to find the appropriate middle ground.

This isn’t to say we can’t use

these principles as guidelines for the decision-making process, because that’s how democratic politics have been successfully operating since the inception of our government.

But compromise has been an equally if not more important aspect of the evolution of our nation and its policies.

The comforting fact for Americans should be that as long as Romney continues to be successful in the primaries leading up to the Republican National Convention, our presidential election will actu-

ally consist of two fairly moderate candidates, a trend that is hopefully mirrored within the ranks of Congress, as well.

Two moderate candidates would also be an accurate representation of the growing number of independent voters.

According to a USA Today report, voters are dropping out of the traditional political ranks in droves – more than 1.1 million since 2008.

It’s become glaringly obvious how fed up our nation’s citizens have become with our

politicians inability to negotiate even the simplest of social issues.

It’s time we finally stop letting our political affiliations interfere with the election of the appropriate leaders for our country.

Simply put, our political candidates should be the most qualified individuals for leading our country into a period of sustained economic growth, improved infrastructure, etc., instead of just being pure representations of any particular political party.

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It has inexplicably taken until now, as the Syrian opposition’s death toll surges toward 10,000 and over a year has passed since Bashar al-Assad’s government resorted to unrestricted violence to put down a previously peaceful uprising, for tangible assistance to be provided to the Syrian resistance movement by the Western world.

Until this week, the most that international leaders could muster has consisted of a few feeble words of condemnation and pitifully ineffective economic sanctions.

But even now, the granting of “non-lethal aid” (primarily medical supplies with some communications equipment) by the United States and Turkey is nowhere near enough.

As British photographer Paul Conroy recently declared after escaping the siege of the Syrian city of Homs, “It’s not a war, it’s a massacre. An in-

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discriminate massacre of men, women and children.”

This uneasy hesitation should have been expected.

Learning from the explosive consequences of heavy Western military presence in predominantly Muslim countries, it’s obvious why the option of inserting significant numbers of ground troops is off the table.

Unfortunately, the Syrian opposition is having a brutal time of conducting the fighting themselves.

The improvised Free Syrian Army, comprised mainly of ragtag defectors from Assad’s slaughtering ranks, has repeatedly called for foreign weapon supplies to protect the civilian populace and beat back the onslaught, but arming them could prove gravely reckless.

U.S. intelligence agencies have indicated that al-Qaeda may be joining the uprising, complete with suicide car bombings and the vocal support of al-Qaeda’s ringleader, Ayman al-Zawahiri. It was even reported that at least one rebel army commander fought against American forces in Afghanistan.

Though the major opposition groups have disavowed ties with the terrorist network, the U.S. cannot afford to take this risk.

Historically, Washington’s arming of opposition groups has tipped the battle scales for the benefit of immediate policy gratification, but this habit perpetually returns to bite the government with troubling human rights headaches (think the Afghan mujahedeen or the Indonesian army in East Timor).

The opposition Syrian National Council and Free Army have also persistently requested a no-fly zone such as the one that was implemented over Libya with overwhelming success.

They assert that Western air control would immediately enable the safe defection of tens of thousands of Assad’s soldiers.

Critics retort that unlike Col. Muammar Gaddafi’s legions, the Syrian military has generally brutalized civilians from the ground rather than with aircraft and that armored vehicles are difficult to hit from NATO planes without

significant risk of collateral civilian death. Thus, our leaders have shied away from this potential action as well. But it’s only a matter of time before the opposition develops into a serious threat to the regime’s existence.

It is then that Assad’s air force will swiftly join in the murder, this time, from the skies and out of reach of the opposition’s AK-47s and RPGs. When heavy air attacks on civilians and rebels are unleashed, it will be truly shameful if the world’s military powers continue to turn their heads.

Offensive military options are not the only weapons being used by the Syrian government. Assad’s army recently planted tens of thousands of landmines along the border with Turkey, viciously blocking a major escape route for refugees fleeing the bloodbath.

Turkish leaders have suggested that their military may establish a “buffer zone” on the Syrian side of the border to generate shielded refugee escape routes, but they refuse to do so without international security support to defend

against probable attacks from Assad’s forces.

This is the closest any capable nation has come to firmly considering a viable plan for effective aid. If Turkey continues to refuse to intervene without foreign security forces, then the international community is morally obligated to provide them, even if it’s only in the form of UN peacekeeping troops.

The United States and all Western powers have major strategic interests in endorsing these two reasonable intervention options.

Syrian opposition leaders are bound to evolve into weighty political authorities in the future post-Assad government. To ignore their calls for help now is to imbue in them an unforgettable memory of abandonment later.

They will not soon forget that the U.S., who in 2003, invaded their close neighbor Iraq, and for years imposed economic sanctions upon them that crippled their poor, subsequently chose to stand idly by and watch the butchery of yet untold thousands of their brothers, wives, cous-

ins, husbands, mothers and children.

It’s an understatement to say that the United States is in painful need of strong allies in the region. The longer the Syrian people are massacred, the further the opposition may be pushed to extremist tactics and ideals to achieve their victory.

The last thing Washington needs is an extremist-sympathetic (or worse, radicalized) Syrian government grudgingly bitter about the United States’s lack of support in their revolution — which is adjacent to Israel.

Assad will ultimately fall, but the longer he remains in power, the higher the bodies of innocents will pile. The implementation of a no-fly zone and the enforcement of civilian escape corridors are the moment’s most logical potential courses of action, but whatever is done, the ultimate aim must remain restricting Assad’s forces’ capabilities of slaughter.

As the late Christopher Hitchens so potently wrote, “Neutrality favors the side with the biggest arsenal.”

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Head coach Marlon LeBlanc and the West Virginia men’s soccer team finished with an 11-8-1 record in its final season in the Big East conference.

West Virginia men’s soccer team to join the Mid-American Conference next season

By Michael Carvelli sports editor

The West Virginia men’s soccer team has a new home.

Athletic Director Oliver Luck and head coach Marlon LeBlanc announced last Tuesday the Mountaineers will join the Mid-American Conference next season as an affiliate member.

“We think this is a very good move for us,” Luck said.

“There was a lot of uncertainty with a lot of other potential conference affiliations in terms of travel and other things. We feel this is a very strong move for our program.”

WVU will be the conference’s eighth member and third men’s soccer affiliate joining Florida Atlantic and Hartwick College.

“I am pleased to welcome West Virginia University as an affiliate member in men’s soccer beginning with the 2012 season,” said MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher in a statement. “The Mountaineers have a wonderful history in men’s soccer and will add depth and strength to the Mid-American Conference.”

The Mountaineers will join the MAC since the Big 12 Conference doesn’t currently offer men’s soccer, and no other

members of the league support the sport.

But that’s something both Luck and LeBlanc think could change at some point down the road, and if it does, WVU will be allowed to begin play in the Big 12 immediately due to an amendment with the MAC that says if the Big 12 begins offering soccer at some point during West Virginia’s four-year commitment with the MAC, it can switch leagues without a penalty.

“My hopes are that, somewhere down the road, the Big 12 does get to a point where men’s soccer is a sponsored sport,” LeBlanc said. “Most

of those institutions already have the facilities and infrastructures already in place because most of them already have women’s soccer.

So there is the potential that could happen down the line.”

Next season West Virginia will play seven MAC games, two fewer games than it played in the Big East Conference.

Due to the decrease in league games, the Mountaineers are now looking to add a couple more teams to their nonconference schedule. LeBlanc said those teams might come from the Big East.

“We tried to do a little bit of creative scheduling this year

to keep some of those rivalries going,” LeBlanc said. “We’re hopeful that we’ll have at least one, maybe two (on this year’s schedule). The question is whether or not we’re able to adjust some other games in order to make those games still work.”

The decision to join the MAC was ultimately chosen over spending some time as an independent or joining Conference USA. It was a tough choice that started looking a little easier in February when uncertainty began surrounding what the future of Conference USA would look like.

“Once Conference USA lost Memphis and they started talking about how they were going to survive in terms of conference realignment is when things became a little bit clearer,” LeBlanc said. “I didn’t want to be doing this stuff again a year from now.

I couldn’t put us in a situation where there’s a chance that we would have to be doing this all over again.”

The MAC had two teams earn berths in the NCAA tournament last year, and both Akron and Northern Illinois were ranked in the top 25.

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WVU loses two out of three games against St. John’s

Mountaineers drop three-straight games in Florida over the weekend sports writer

By Doug Walp sports writer

The West Virginia baseball team dropped two of three games but earned its first conference win in its first Big East road series of the season this weekend at St. John’s University.

The Mountaineers have now lost six of their last seven games, dropping them to 1218 (1-5 Big East), which puts them in a tie for last place in the conference.

“St. John’s is a really good ball club. They’ve got some real weapons,” said West Virginia head coach Greg Van Zant. “There are going to be teams that come in here this year and don’t win a game, so we’re just happy to have picked up a win here.”

West Virginia almost grabbed a win in the series opener Friday afternoon overcoming a three-run deficit early in the game to go ahead 6-5 in the sixth inning.

But the Red Storm rallied back in the seventh, tying the game at six a piece when reliever Dan Dierdorff replaced Mountaineer starter Corey Walter.

Walter (2-3) scattered nine hits during his six innings of work, allowing six earned runs while striking out two.

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WVU shortstop John Polonius makes a play at second base during a game against Akron earlier this season. first baseman Ryan McBroom each homered for the Mountaineers in the loss.

Dierdorff remained in the game until the end, when St. John’s Sean O’Hare plated the winning run via a walkoff sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Dierdorff (3-3) took the loss in his fourth relief ap-

pearance of the year, allowing one earned run on three hits and three intentional walks.

West Virginia benefitted from a strong pitching performance in the second game of the series Saturday when Marshall Thompson kept the Red Storm’s bats at bay,

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The Florida weather that causes so many people to flock to the Sunshine State was not kind to the West Virginia women’s tennis team last weekend when they took on North Florida, Stetson and Central Florida over spring break.

“Obviously going outdoors is tougher for us, not spending much time outdoors at this point,” said head coach Tina Samara.

“It was also really windy, and it doesn’t matter if you’re good outdoors or not – if you’re not practicing outdoors in those conditions, it’s pretty tough to just get out and play in it.”

The week started with a match against the North Florida Ospreys. Dealing with the wind factor, the Mountaineers had a tough time with the Ospreys, losing the match 7-0.

After the North Florida match West Virginia would get a day of practice to better adjust to the Florida wind before traveling to Stetson University.

Samara hoped, after a match and practice under the Florida sun, the Mountaineers would be better adjusted, but that was not the case.

“After (North Florida) we had a day off and another (day) out there (practicing) in a little bit windier conditions,”

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WVU head coach Tina Samara looks forward to the future of the tennis program.

Samara said. “I was expecting to have a much better day against Stetson, but we didn’t have a lot of energy.”

The Mountaineers fell to the Hatters 7-0 and were unable to earn a set victory in their first two matches.

The third match against Central Florida did not fair much better for the Gold and Blue.

West Virginia lost to the Knights by a score of 6-1, with freshman Ikttesh Chahal scor-

ing the only victory for the Mountaineers on their Florida road trip.

Samara acknowledges the weather was certainly a factor for the Mountaineer squad, but it is no excuse.

“I guarantee the results could look very different if we brought them (to Morgantown) and played indoors,” Samara said.

“I had this talk with the

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College of Law hosts lecture on shaping public policy by jessica lear staff writer

The West Virginia University College of Law welcomed Gustavo Arnavat to discuss the role of leadership in shaping public policies during the 21st Charles L. Ihlenfeld Lecture on Public Policy and Ethics Monday.

Arnavat, the United States executive director for the Inter-American Development Bank, said strong leadership skills are integral in making public policy decisions during his lecture, titled “The Role of Leadership and Ethics in Public Service.”

The IDB, which is part of the Obama administration, provides support for Latin American and Caribbean countries trying to diminish poverty and inequality in the region.

“When it comes to the Obama administration, we focus our efforts on four overarching priorities, critical to people throughout the Americas,” he said. “These consist of promoting social, economical opportunities for everyone, securing a clean energy future, ensuring the safety and security of all our citizens and building effective institutions of democratic governance.”

The U.S. invests more in Latin America and the Caribbean than any other country and holds the largest share in the IDB at 30 percent, Arnavat said.

Arnavat said it was important to recognize the relationship between countries that do not borrow from the bank and those that do.

“It is really important to be dispassionate and objective

in establishing and evaluating these programs to make sure they have the kind of effectiveness and impact that you want them to have,” he said. “That’s really hard to do when you have a political system that doesn’t necessarily prioritize that kind of search for the truth.”

One of the countries the IDB is focusing their efforts on is Mexico, Arnavat said.

“It’s a wonderful country undergoing a tremendous crisis because of criminal gangs and narcotic traffickers,” he said. “The bank is involved in all kinds of different projects involving Mexico.”

Arnavat was nominated for his current government position by President Barack Obama and was unanimously chosen for the job by the Senate in 2009.

“Mr. Arnavat is clearly

someone so highly regarded by both political parties as to transcend party politics,” said Joyce McConnell, the dean of the WVU College of Law. “Those who follow what is going on in the Senate these days, you know it’s not easy to get a unanimous vote.”

The Charles L. Ihlenfeld Lecture on Public Policy and Ethics is a lecture series focused on the relationship between legal practices and establishing public policy to benefit the community.

“I am honored deeply to have been asked to deliver this lecture and in so doing to follow in the footsteps of remarkable men and women who have presented their perspective on and served as examples of distinguished public service,” Arnavat said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

National debt conference to take place at Waterfront by lacey palmer staff writer

Create The Fix: Empowering the Public to Solve the Federal Budget Crisis, a conference focusing on the national debt in the United States will take place today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Waterfront Place Hotel.

Will Turner, director of the conference, said the goal is to spur a conversation between students, faculty, business owners and state and local public officials.

The symposium will focus on examining the elements of the federal budget with a focus on the choices that have contributed most to

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“It feels really amazing to see the student response and the support of this venture at WVU,” Petrini said. “As West Virginia alumni, it was really important for us that this was the first school to have it – just like Facebook was first at Harvard.”

Petrini said his goal is to have 20 Evive Stations on the

our nation’s ballooning debt problem.

“We are not trying to solve the problem all in a one-day symposium,” said Hilah Zia, primary media relations contact for Create The Fix. “We’re bringing people together from different communities – students and professionals to talk about the federal budget issue and see what we can do to get the public more involved with what’s going on with the use of media, Government and other public resources.”

To increase interest in the conference, the WVU Student Association of Public Administrators sponsored a free screening of I.O.U.S.A., a

documentary focusing on the national debt.

“I.O.U.S.A. is part of a national movement,” Zia said.

“The movie goes into what is going on in our nation, throughout our last few presidencies and how to communicate a non-partisan picture of the national debt. The reason the Create The Fix symposium was created is because of this movie and how it impacts our communities and our generation.”

The symposium will act as a series of workshops with panelists from the U.S. General Accountability Office, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Office of Management and Budget.

The event will feature New York Times Columnist Ron Nixon, who will discuss the role of media and the resources to get between the politics.

Zia said it’s important for students to know what their future holds.

“We, as students, are really passionate about the budget issue because it is impacting our generation and impacts our future job outlook and how communities will be 10 to 20 years from now,” she said.

For more information, visit http://publicadmin.wvu.edu/ home/create-the-fix.

WVU campus by August.

“I got this free pamphlet saying if you log on to the website you get all this stuff for free,” said Danny Frost, a sophomore mechanical engineering student.

Frost said it’s the financially smart decision.

“Right now, I get most of my drinks from the vending machine. This means I can hold on to that dollar,” he said.

Jordan Wampler, a freshman criminology student, said

the Evive stations will likely save him more than $20 per month that he spends on bottled water.

Other students are looking to benefit the environment and their own health.

“This will help me drink more water,” said Brittany Greenfield, a freshman medical and laboratory science student.

Briana Woods, a sophomore nursing student, said she hopes this will be a positive step torward becoming

a more environmentally conscious campus.

“I’m always about reducing the use of our resources,” Woods said. “I support what the alumni of WVU are doing to help encourage students to join a good cause that will not only benefit us in the present, but in the future. Anywhere you can cut back is always a good thing.”

For more information on Evive, visit www.evivestation. com.

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Glow Beauty Lounge offers beauty to downtown

by Christina Gutierrez A&E WRITER

One of the country’s fastestgrowing academic and artistic communities, Morgantown has been expanding in all outlets.

Glow Beauty Lounge is one of the city’s newest additions, and it is prepared to set the bar for style and beauty.

Director of Operations and Master Stylist Shaylin Davis said she and Business Owner and Creative Director Robert Clark are living their dream.

“We both have a passion for hair and making our clients look and feel their best,” Davis said.

The two are not only business partners; they are also in a romantic relationship. They believe they have achieved their goals of trying to offer something different to Morgantown residents.

“Our inspiration for the salon is to offer Morgantown residents and WVU students a middle ground apart from the lofty, cookie-cutter salons around town. We wanted to provide an urban, contemporary vibe unlike anything around here,” Davis said.

Owner Robert Clark is familiar with the city’s residents.

He has owned and operated a popular barber shop, The Shop LLC, for the past two years.

Due to the success of the business the couple planned to open their beauty salon after Davis graduated beauty school in 2008.

“We saw a hole in the market as far as students waiting to get their hair done until they went to their hometowns. We wanted to fill that gap by offering a youthful, trendy salon where anyone – including African Americans – could feel

competent getting their hair done,” they said.

Although Clark and Davis are young, they believe that quality is to their advantage.

“Overall, our atmosphere and style make us unlike any other salon around. We are a young, competent team with knowledge and experience of the latest trends and techniques in hair and beauty, including the Ombre hairstyle and the new hair tinsel,” The couple is especially interested in recognizing the influx of out-of-towners and ethnically diverse customers.

“Part of our original inspiration was to offer natural hair care, since practically no one around here offers that. In the future we will add stylists who specialize in natural hair care as well as extensions, weaves and relaxers. We’d really like to offer this in the future for this almost

presently non-existent market,” Davis said. “We wanted to offer our clients – whether from NY, NJ, etc – to feel comfortable and confident walking in and out of our salon.”

Glow opened in January and plans to serve the community for a long time.

“We hope Glow will become a keystone business in downtown Morgantown, one that will instill confidence and comfort in our clients as well as a staple they can rely on in the WVU and Morgantown community,” Davis said.

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Couric, Palin to face off again on morning talk shows NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four years after they clashed in a memorable TV interview, Sarah Palin and Katie Couric face off again - this time in a morningshow battle royale.

Viewers will cast their votes with their clickers Tuesday.

If you’re a Couric fan who misses those bygone mornings on the “Today” show, then click to “Good Morning America,” where Couric, now an ABC star, is subbing all week for cohost Robin Roberts.

But maybe you love the “mama grizzly” panache of Sarah Palin. And maybe you’re still miffed by how Couric, then anchoring the “CBS Evening News,” went to town on Palin during the 2008 presidential race. Then tune into NBC’s “Today,” where, during the 8 a.m.

(EDT) hour, Palin will serve as a guest host at Couric’s old haunt.

(Take that, Katie!)

Welcoming the former Alaska governor to Studio 1A is the “Today” show’s brashest counter-move after “GMA,” the scrappy ratings runner-up, announced Couric’s fill-in role last week.

On Monday’s show, the “Today” crew checked in by phone with Palin, who, reporting from

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, declared, “We’re making that trek cross-country to see y’all and say hi to your good viewers.”

“What are you doing to prepare - are you reading some newspapers?” joked host Matt Lauer. He was alluding to an embarrassing moment from the Couric interview, when Palin couldn’t name any newspapers she regularly read, instead replying that she read “all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years.”

“That’s a fine how-do-youdo! Here we go!” Palin laughed on Monday. But, turning serious, she added, “I appreciate NBC’s boldness in having me on. Doesn’t it kind of reflect some of that diversity of opinion that you espouse?”

“Or desperation,” cracked former host Meredith Vieira, who was making a surprise appearance.

But “Today” isn’t exactly desperate. Unrelenting is more like it, especially as “GMA” whittles away at the ratings gap that has kept “Today” on top every week since December 1995. The most recent Nielsen report found “GMA” had only 137,000 fewer viewers than “Today” (an aver-

age of 4.84 million to 4.98 million), the closest the two shows have been since 2008.

Clearly, “Today” isn’t going to sacrifice its winning streak without a fight.

The guest turn by Palin, who, before she entered politics worked briefly as a local TV sportscaster, was announced over the weekend on NBC’s website. The network promised she would “reveal a different side” than viewers have seen before. During the 7 a.m. hour, she will also submit to an interview.

But “Today” has other viewerluring tricks up its sleeve.

Announced guests this week include reality stars Giuliana and Bill Rancic (who appeared on Monday) and Kim Kardashian, as well as “Octomom” Nadya Suleman, Tori Spelling and over-the-top pop singer Nicki Minaj, who will perform live.

NBC teased that an undisclosed “Today” show “legend” would make a return visit on Monday’s show. The legend turned out to be Vieira, who only exited last June. (She was back to announce she will rejoin “Today” in London for the Summer Olympics.)

As if that weren’t enough excitement, NBC broke the news in a Twitter posting that Tuesday’s show would also include what it termed “a big NBC announcement” by ubiquitous TV personality Ryan Seacrest.

But all of this pales in comparison to the main event: Tuesday’s morning-show showdown between Palin and Couric.

The original bout in October 2008 was a clear win for Couric, no matter if you thought she conducted a fair interview for which Palin was dismally underprepared or if you believe she came at Palin with a fusillade of unfair “gotcha” questions.

What will happen Tuesday?

Might either Palin or Couric make a reference, veiled or barbed, to the other? Which of them will score the higher ratings for this head-to-head hour?

Will “Today” show devotees with an aversion to Palin turn to “GMA” to register their protest?

And will some viewers skip this rematch, if that’s what it is, altogether? An available alternative, third-place rival “CBS This Morning,” will likely be more focused on news than stunts.

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2BR APARTMENT IN WESTOVER. All utilities paid. W/D included, pets with deposit. $800 month. www.morgantownapts.com or 304-615-6071 2/3BR GILMORE STREET APARTMENTS. Available May.Open floor plan.

Large Kit, Deck, AC, W/D. Off University Avenue.1 block from 8th street. Call or text 304-276-1931 or 304-276-7528.

3/BR, 2/BA TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT. Walking distance to downtown campus. $1290/mo, includes utilities. Call 304-282-8769. NO PETS. Visit: roylinda.shutterfly.com!

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304-203-5953 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, downtown & stadium locations. AC, WD, off street parking, affordable. No pets allowed. Rice Rentals 304-598-7368 1 & 2BR Downtown Location, Available May 15th. Parking. 304-685-6565 or 304-685-5210.

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1 BR Downtown Location, Private Porch, Some utilities paid, $450+deposit lease, parking. 304-685-6565 or 304-685-5210.

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Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Private Parking. Pets w/fee. 508-788-7769.

G. W. PHILLIPS VILLAS. 2BR apartments available March, April, and May. $550, $625, $650 a month plus utilities D/W, W/D hookups, central air, no pets, no smoking 304-599-8329 IN MORGANTOWN, nice apartment with 1 or 2 bedrooms. Great location and plenty of off-street parking. $575 per month plus utilities and deposit. Call 304-253-0377

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THE SUITES AT WEST PARK UPSCALE STUDENT RENTALS. 2 BR 2 BA (one with steam shower one with Jacuzzi tub). Top of the line security system. Ample parking for yourself and visitors. Located close to both hospitals, stadium, shopping, health club, Evansdale campus, and WVU rec center. $575 per bedroom-utilities not included.

One year lease-May-May. Phone:304-598-2560 WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN. 2BR, 1 1/2 BTH, Laundry Room, Parking Permit. 501 Beverly Ave. $800 plus util.

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FURNISHED HOUSES JEWELMANLLC.COM close to downtown, next to Arnold Hall. 3,4,5&6/BR houses. Excellent condition. A/C, W/D, parking and yard. Utilities included. No dogs. 12 month lease. 304-288-1572 or 296-8491

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NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

STAR CITY 2BR 1BTH. Large carpeted D/W, W/D, gas, AC. No pets/smoking. Off street parking. $575 plus util.

304-692-1821 VERY SPACIOUS 2BR, 2 full bath with large closets. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, Hard wood flooring. Conveniently located close to the campus, stadium and hospital $840 + Electric, Sorry No Dogs. 304-692-9296 or 304-288-0387

1/BR 600 McKinley Avenue. Remodeled. $450+ W/D; 3/BR, 1½ bath, 340 Grant Avenue. $425/person, includes gas/ garbage.

304-879-5059 or 304-680-2011 2/BR. 1/BA. WD/DW, MICROWAVE, FULL BASEMENT. 5/MINUTE WALK downtown. $900/mo+utilities. Lease/deposit. Off-street parking. NO PETS.Available now 304-290-1332.

2BR HOUSE, WD, 3 minute walk to campus, $375/person + utilities. 304-685-7835.

3-4/BR NEAR SOUTH PARK. $1200/MO + utilities. Student housing. No Section 8 or pets. Off street parking. Lease and deposit required. WD/DW. 304-366-9744 3/BR, 2/BA RANCH ON 1 ACRE. CAC. 10 minutes from both hospitals. $900/mo.

NO PETS. Call 304-282-8769.

3BR. + ADD. ROOM, 2 FULL BATH. W/D. Minute walk to town. $900/MONTH. call 304-983-2529.

UNFURNISHED CONDO. $400 per month per bedroom. Swimming pool, all appliances, river view. Call for details (304)-222-2329 or (757)-724-0265 A.V.

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ROOMMATES MUST SEE MALE/FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED close to Arnold hall excellent condition, W/D & parking. Individual lease. $395-$450 all utilities included.

304-288-1572 or 304-296-8491.

ONE SERIOUS FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED for very nice modern apartment on Price Street. Close to downtown campus. Must be clean, quiet. Includes utilities, trash, WD, DW, AC, 1.5 bath, lighted parking. NO Dogs. Small pets considered. $390/monthly Starts May 15th .

304-379-9851.

WANTED TO SUBLET SHORT TERM SUBLEASE AT GREAT rate.

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Furnished with laundry facilities and off street parking. Utilities included. Available immediately through July 27.

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HOUSES FOR SALE 2BR/2BA Ground level Suncrest Village condo. Close to stadium/HSC. Appliances incl. Pool and fitness center on site. $189,900.

Call 307-376-2396. www.owners.com/TWJ4514 3BR 1BA COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME with new appliances. Located 372 Crawford Ave Star City. $129,900.

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MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 14 x 60 2BR 2BTH MOBILE HOME for sale minutes from PRT 304-472-7061

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HELP WANTED BARTENDING UP TO $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Age 18 plus. Training available. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285 NOW HIRING COOKS. PART TIME/FULL TIME POSITIONS for Summer only. Apply in person at 704 Richwood Ave.

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Jet of the Harlem Globetrotters poses after completing an alley-oop dunk. The Globetrotters brought their World Tour to the Coliseum March 27.

The West Virginia University Coliseum was packed with fans of all ages Tuesday to see the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.

Fans in attendance were treated to a special game, as the Harlem squad took on the International Elite for the “world championship.” Of what, who knows, world championship of basketball I guess The game featured all the dunking, fancy dribbling and crowd interaction the Globetrotters have become famous for, and they certainly did not disappoint the crowd.

The Globetrotters are able to keep fans coming back for more with their exciting street style of basketball and always hilarious crowd interactions.

Along with this, the Globetrotters incorporated jokes and tricks appropriate for all ages, so for families looking for some bonding time, a Globetrotters game is the perfect ticket.

“I’ve seen them a lot when I was little, but this is the first time I’ve gone with my younger brother,” said WVU graduate James Prutilpac. “It’s a great way to spend time with him and have

some fun.”

With all of the Globetrotters entertaining stunts and practical jokes, it is easy to forget they are still a legitimate basketball team, but Tuesday’s world championship game was an exception.

The International Elite squad actually led the Globetrotters 5851 at halftime and extended the lead in the third quarter.

Fear not though, Globetrotter fans. The Harlem boys were prepared to fight from behind in a too-good-to-be-true, almost scripted fashion to capture the championship.

With some late-game dunks and 4-point shots from fan favorites “Spider,” “Too Tall” and “Special K,” the Globetrotters were able to eke out a 109-105 victory and claim their status as the world’s best basketball team.

For fans of basketball and pure entertainment who needed a break from the stress of March Madness and a reason to forget about their toasted brackets, the Globetrotters were a refreshing reminder of why we love basketball.

It’s all about having fun and being part of a family environment, and with the Globetrotters, that is exactly what you get. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Loretta Lynn performs to sold-out audience at CAC Elizabeth Finley A&E WRITER

The famous “Coal Miner’s Daughter”was performed by Loretta Lynn for a sold-out audience at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center Sunday night.

Country star Loretta Lynn has been playing guitar since the age of 18, and she made her first record in 1960.

This year, she is celebrating 50 years in the country music business. In 1967 she had 16 number-one hits including “Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

“Coal Miner’s Daughter” is also the title of an autobiography and an Academy Award-winning film about Lynn’s life.

Lynn’s twin daughters, Peggy and Patsy Lynn, opened the show with a live band called The Coal Miners. This was not the Lynn’s first time in Morgantown; they have family living in the area.

“The opening act of her daughters introduced a new act to this audience that loves Loretta Lynn,” said David Ryan, public relations specialist for WVU Arts & Entertainment.

The entire audience stood the moment Lynn walked onstage. She wore a sparkling blue ball gown that awed everyone in attendance.

“She is known as the queen

of country, so when you have someone of that magnitude here everyone stands and applauds.

She got the respect that she’s earned over her many years of performing,” said Ryan.

The show sold out months before the performance, and everyone who had a ticket was definitely excited to be there. At the merchandise table, Lynn signed 50-year CD collections for her fans.

Trish Mathess, a Morgantown resident, has been a fan of Lynn her entire life.

“My favorite song is ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter.’ I really enjoyed the show, and she looked really good!” Mathess said. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Country music legend Loretta Lynn performed at the WVU Creative Arts Center Sunday night.

First ‘Hunger Games’ film leaves audience hungry for sequel Jesse Tabit COPY EDITOR

She moves through the wooded arena swiftly, and though she has limited resources, her senses have never been as keen as they are now.

She is underestimated. The Gamemakers were right to give her a bow.

Her name is Katniss Everdeen, and she is fighting for her life in a competition known as the Hunger Games.

Adapted from book one of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young adult trilogy, “The Hunger Games” is set in a postapocalyptic world in which North America, now in ruins, is known as Panem.

Panem’s primary totalitarian government is dished out by the Capitol – an advanced, demented (and colorful) city that controls the 12 districts that make up the rest of Panem.

Each year, an event called the Hunger Games – a tournament that sees two teenagers from each district fight in a televised death match designed by the Capitol – is hosted to remind the districts the Capitol

is all-powerful.

This year, Katniss, a 16-yearold girl from District 12, volunteers when her younger sister is chosen to go to the Games via a lottery known as “the reaping.”

As a fan of the book, I was certainly nervous to see the novel translated onto the big screen. But, alas, the film did not disappoint.

Actually, “The Hunger Games” is the first action blockbuster in quite some time to defy genre boundaries and stereotypes.

It’s personal, yet, grand in scope. The film doesn’t necessarily have the magic or wonder of other blockbuster flicks like “Harry Potter” or (dare I say)“Twilight” as many have speculated as comparisons.

But what this film has that those franchises don’t essentially contain is a believable, almost relatable, atmosphere set in a possible world.

The plot features children fighting to the death in an arena on live television, which is pretty heavy stuff. Yet, the film is uncompromising, and that is maybe what I appreciated most about it.

It’s timely – especially when you consider how much real-

ity TV has evolved as a form of entertainment in our society in just the last 10 years.

Also, it also has something rarely seen in other action/adventure blockbusters – excellent acting. Oscar-nominee Jennifer Lawrence perfectly channels Katniss’ strength, and her teammate, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), is also portrayed excellently.

In fact, I can’t say enough about the cast as a whole including the comedic Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks); Katniss and Peeta’s drunken, yet wise, mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson); and the evil President Snow (Donald Sutherland).

Naturally, a comparison to other blockbusters here is in the element of romance. But don’t worry; Peeta and Katniss don’t really have a true romance.

The two have to use their faux relationship to gain sponsors, who provide them with supplies to stay alive in the arena. Katniss’ other possible suitor is Gale (Liam Hemsworth), a childhood friend who’s pretty easy on the eyes but is basically out of the picture in this installment since he

Fans line up to see the midnight shows of ‘The Hunger Games,’ at Rave Motion Pictures Northeast in Hurst, Texas on March 22. is not in the Games.

So, with that, there is hardly time for sappy love scenes.

The flick is a well-oiled machine and, with no vampires or wizards, “The Hunger Games” series seems to be so popular because it appeals to all demographics.

Though the special effects aren’t always top-notch, the filmmakers have done a great job on a modest budget.

The costume design by

three-time Oscar nominee Judianna Makovsky is phenomenal, and just about everything in the novel is captured well on screen.

The only gripes I have with the film are its excessive use of the “shaky cam” a la the Bourne series and a few important details involving genetically altered animals left out of the climax.

But, with those complaints aside, “The Hunger Games”

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will surely leave audiences hungry for more.

It’s an exhilarating experience that offers a nice dish of political allegory with its rollicking pace and breakneck suspense. Don’t miss it.

May the odds be ever in the favor of the sequel, “Catching Fire,” as it has big shoes to fill when it hits theatres Nov. 22, 2013. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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