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WVU prepares for Dec. convocation

By Shelby Toompas Staff wrITER

Sunday marks a major milestone in the lives of nearly 1,500 West Virginia University students: the December convocation ceremonies.

While convocation is not a formal commencement, it serves to honor those students who have completed their degrees midyear.

This year’s graduates and guests will have the opportunity to hear from WVU

President James P. Clements, the WVU Wind Symphony with faculty vocalist Hope Koehler and Alison Wilson, director of the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Wilson, chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, said she is very honored to have the opportunity to speak at the convocation.

“Even though this is my first time speaking at a grad-

uation, I think everyone in academics recognizes this as one of the greatest honors,” Wilson said.

Wilson completed medical school, surgery residency and critical care fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

She has been at WVU for 10 years, overseeing patient care and developing treatment protocols for trauma and ill patients. She also focuses on training residents and students in surgery.

Wilson said not only is the

opportunity an honor, but she also hopes to serve as a role model for the graduates.

“I will be emphasizing opportunity, teamwork, perspective, hard work and a positive attitude at Sunday’s Convocation,” Wilson said.

“Teamwork and a positive attitude will bring success in one’s career and their life.”

Wilson currently leads a multidisciplinary team that cares for patients directly from the scene of injury until they are released from the hospital.

Under her leadership, the Trauma Center has maintained certification as an American College of Surgeons’ Level One Trauma Center.

For many graduates, convocation is a time to begin working toward a career.

Josh Redelman will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and he is excited about the prospects for his future.

“I chose psychology because I thought it was interesting and would provide

CELEBRATION OF UNITY

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Annual Kwanzaa celebration promotes peace, purpose and prosperity

By Caroline Peters Staff Writer

The words “ashay, ashay, ashay” echoed throughout the Mountainlair ballrooms Thursday evening.

“Ashay” meaning, “Be with us,” invited ancestors to join the celebration.

The West Virginia University Center for Black Culture & Research welcomed the WVU community to its annual Kwanzaa celebration.

Mwatabu S. Okantah, assistant professor at Kent State University, served as a guest performer and speaker for the event.

Okantah cleared up a common myth about Kwanzaa.

“Kwanzaa is not a ‘Black Christmas’; If you celebrate Kwanzaa, you can still celebrate Christmas,” he said.

Okantah said he looks forward to the unity the celebration brings about within the community.

“As an artist, I look at myself as an ambassador. Some people come every year and enjoy the celebrations,” Okantah said. “Some people are new, and the opportunity to turn people on to this excites me, because culture brings people together.”

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Some people are appalled, others are supportive – either way, Mountaineer Mascot Jonathan Kimble won’t be taking his official rifle hunting anymore.

Recently, videos of Kimble surfaced on the internet, sparking mixed reactions. The video shows Kimble and a freshly killed black bear, which was shot with the same rifle Kimble

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Travaz Clark, a freshman petroleum engineering student, lights a candle during the Kwanzaa celebration held in the Mountainlair ballroom on Thursday.

takes to official appearances as the Mountaineer Mascot – such as football and basketball games.

Kimble broke no laws in hunting with the rifle – officially, there are no University codes preventing him. However, he has chosen to keep his Mountaineer rifle for appearances only.

“I know other Mountaineers have gone hunting with it – to kill deer and stuff, but it’s probably just better to keep it to appear-

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LEFT FOR GUNS

INSIDE

A self-proclaimed liberal argues for the right to bear arms.

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RAIN

News: 1, 2 Opinion: 4 A&E: 9, 10 Sports: 3, 6, 7 Campus Calendar: 5 Puzzles: 5 Classifieds: 11

Preparing for finals can be stressful, so WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health, held its second chillWELL event yesterday to help students de-stress, relax and keep their minds clear before next week.

Hearts of Gold partnered with WELLWVU to allow students the opportunity to pet service dogs during the event.

Students played with finger paint, molded play dough, brewed tea and focused on finding a mantra to help them get through the difficult week ahead.

Jordan McCann, an exercise physiology student and student educator for WELLWVU, explained the purpose and benefits of chillWELL. “We are doing chillWELL during dead week just because that is when people start getting stressed out for finals, so it’s just to take a moment to chill out,” he said. “We asked the Hearts of Gold service dog class to come and bring the dogs; it’s been a big hit – people are always stopping by to play with them.”

WELLWVU has been promoting chillWELL, because time management tends to break down as students feel

more stress, he said.

“We are here to help promote (students to) do what’s important. Students can get so overwhelmed with their schoolwork, but they need to take a few minutes out of their day to think of positive things, take a deep breath, relax and remember it will be OK,” McCann said.

Brooke Nickelson is an animal and nutritional sciences student at WVU and teaching assistant for Hearts of Gold.

“For WELLWVU, we provide puppy petting as part of the WVU chillWELL. We did it as a favor for WELLWVU. We usually do presentations on our dogs and what we do for organizations,” she said.

“But as a generosity to WVU and for finals week, we decided to come out and have students pet the dogs.”

Nickelson said WELLWVU asked Hearts of Gold to bring the dogs as another relaxation technique because playing with dogs can release endorphins in your body, which make you feel happy.

Angela Sparachane, preelementary education student at WVU, expressed her appreciation for the chillWELL event.

“I’ve definitely been really stressed because I have

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WVU Ceramics Department hosts annual sale

Kimble to no longer hunt with WVU rifle by bryan bumgardner

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ChillWELL works to ease finals stress by ashley tennant

Poet Mwatabu Okantah talks at a Kwanzaa celebration held in the Mountainlair on Thursday.

me an excellent background for my future career,” Redelman said.

Redelman was in the WVU psychology club for one semester and was a member of Psi Chi, the international honors organization for psychology that focused toward Ph.D. and research programs.

“I think the classes I took here at WVU were an important aspect in letting me know I was in the right

ances,” he said.

Reactions from students or others are varied. Some support Kimble in his participation in a “West Virginia tradition,” while others express concern about the hunting methods used, the age of the bear or hunting altogether.

Kimble, an avid hunter, regularly goes hunting for deer, turkey, squirrel and most recently, bear.

“I’ve been hunting all my life. It’s part of the culture of West Virginia – liv-

ing off the land,” he said.

“People can find offense to certain things in that, though.”

Because he has appearances virtually every day of the week, Kimble keeps the official rifle with him.

“It’s part of the persona of the Mountaineer, but he broke no rules,” said University representative John Bolt.

Bolt said Kimble made the decision after a

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ON THE INSIDE The No. 23 women’s basketball team looks to avenge last season’s 56-48 loss to St. Bonaventure in a rematch at the Coliseum Saturday.

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It’s time again for the WVU Ceramics Department’s Annual Fall Ceramics Sale. Featuring pottery made in WVU classes, the sale will be held in the Douglas O. Blaney Lobby at the front entrance of the Creative Arts Center Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

“The WVU Ceramics Department holds two ceramics sales each year. The majority of the work is produced by the ART 341 Ceramic Production Methods class at our Bakersridge facilities,” said Assistant Professor Robert Moore from WVU’s School of Art and Design College of Creative Arts.

The students are given the opportunity to showcase their hard work while raising funds to benefit the program.

“Proceeds from the sale go to help support our production studio, student scholarships, student field trips, ceramic materials and new ceramic equipment,” Moore said.

Customers will be able to find unique handmade pieces of pottery suitable as gifts or holiday decorations.

And students do all of the work.

“Students produce the work from start to finish, starting with mixing and pugging clay, forming pieces, glazing pieces and selling the work,” Moore said. “Along with the work produced from the production studio, there is a large selection of personal work that has been made by students and faculty.”

The art students are learning about the

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HOKIES COME TO TOWN One of West Virginia’s oldest and most bitter rivals returns to Morgantown Saturday for a nonconference hoops matchup.

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Mwatabu Okantah, poet and officiate of the Kwanzaa Ceremony, recites a poem as The Cavani String Quartet plays as part of the entertainment during a Kwanzaa celebration in the Mountainlair Ballroom Thursday.

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Continued from page 1 Kwanzaa was derived from Swahili meaning, “the first roots,� Okantah said.

Throughout his presentation, Okantah embraced the concept of culture.

Kwanzaa honors the seven principles of unity: self-determination, collective work and responsibil-

ity, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

For each day of the celebration, an additional candle on the kinara is lit to honor one of the principles.

Traditionally, those celebrating Kwanzaa begin each day by asking one another, “Habari Ganni,� which is Swahili for, “What’s the news?� he said.

In response to the ques-

tion, Okantah then invited seven volunteers to light the red, green and black candles resting on the table.

He called for both genders and newcomers, creating a feeling of togetherness in the room. “By watching, I learned what the meaning of the colors of the flags meant.

Red was for the blood shed, black was for the blackness when we pray, and

green was for the land people came to, and that the real meaning behind diversity is coming together across ethnicity and religion,� said Ismael Chery, television journalism student.

After ward, Okantah joined with the Cavani String Quartet for a collaborative performance.

Okantah said he enjoys the opportunity to come together each year for a

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Maniacs join fight against cancer This weekend, the Mountaineer Maniacs are teaming up and joining the fight against cancer.

As part of Jimmy V Week, the Maniacs will donate 10 cents for every student who attends the men’s basketball game vs.

Virginia Tech Saturday.

Donations will be given to the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

During his coaching career, Jim Valvano, or Jimmy V, served as the head coach of the men’s basket-

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Continued from page 1 major,� he said.

In the future, Redelman hopes to attend law school at the University of Houston and work for a private law firm focusing on energy or corporate law.

Even though many stu-

ball teams at Johns Hopkins, Bucknell, Iona and NC State.

In 1992, Valvano was diagnosed with bone cancer.

Prior to his passing, he announced the creation of the V Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.

WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins, a long-time supporter of cancer awareness and research, started the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment at the

dents graduating Sunday hadn’t originally planned on graduating in December, many are excited to have a break and start the next chapter in their lives. “I made the choice to take summer classes so I could graduate early,� Redelman said. “I plan on working fulltime afterward so I can save money before going to

ceramics

Continued from page 1 industrial type methods of producing pottery, and they learn how to operate production machinery such as the Jigger/Jolly and Ram Press to production methods in slip-casting, wheel-throwing and hand-building.

According to their website, the Ceramics Department is equipped with more than 6,000 square feet of studio space, 30 pottery wheels, five large electric kilns, two professional clay mixers, two pug mills, two hand extruders, a large Brent slab roller and jiggerjolly equipment giving the

Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center Fund in honor of his late mother, who died as a result of cancer.

Huggins said he is excited and proud to be part of a movement that truly hits close to home. “Nick Valvano, who heads up the V Foundation, told me that we have a great cancer center. He said he did research, and that we’re doing good things, which made me feel so much better about what we do,� Huggins

school next fall.�

Wilson said it will mark a critical transition and milestone in life for the graduates. “It is an extremely high honor to be asked to address graduates and it is an opportunity only a few have the honor to do,� she said.

Redelman also said he hopes he has made a posi-

unique performance. “Every year is special, because I worked with these women (of the Quartet) for many years. What we have done today‌combining music from an African Griot with music from the European chamber, is a way of showing people that we can communicate across the cultural-ethnic divide,â€? Okantah said. “Just looking at the audience, I am glad to see the diversity

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said. “We started this at the Mary Babb Cancer Research Center, because my mom grew up on Eighth Street in Morgantown, and my dad grew up in Dug Hill. We’re close to approaching $1 million, which is a wonderful thing.�

WVU’s Student Government Association has announced it will match the donations raised by the Maniacs. —crl

tive impact on the University as a whole. “I’m very happy that I chose to come to WVU in the first place,� Redelman said. “I am very pleased with my education and the quality of the professors on campus.�

Diplomas will be mailed once final grades are confirmed with the WVU Office of the University Registrar in

conversation with University officials. “He agrees that’s not a good thing to do,� he said. “There was nothing prohibiting what he did, but he’s not going to do that again.�

The rifle was officially presented to Kimble during the Passing of the Rifle Ceremony in April from former Mountaineer mascot Brock Burwell.

Bolt said Kimble agreed with University officials on the use of the rifle.

January.

The ceremonies will begin at noon at the WVU Coliseum.

For those who cannot attend, a live webcast of the convocation will be available on the event’s website.

There will be free parking at the WVU Coliseum, and special seating is available upon request at the WVU

here.�

Okantah said he was thrilled for the opportunity to break down barriers, join the WVU community together and celebrate the holiday. “We need to get away from the tyranny of color,� he said. “We can either come together in our wisdom or perish together in our foolishness.� danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

“We have no issue with Jonathan or anybody who wants to go hunting and follow the rules,� he said. “But it ’s the use of the University symb o l t hat ’s p ro b ab l y appropriate.�

The rifles presented to the Mountaineers are made by local artisan Marvin Wotring Sr., who has been custom-building the Mountaineer rifles for the past 27 years.

Although Kimble won’t be taking the official rifle, he said he will continue hunting. bryan.bumgardner@mail.wvu.edu

Office of Disability Services.

Students and guests are welcome to attend their own school or department event within WVU. For more information, visit http://graduation.wvu. edu/convocation or the WVU Graduation Facebook page. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

students all the materials they need to produce quality work.

Advanced students can also experience managing a pottery studio in a production methods class. “Using these types of methods in a mass production manner helps the students gain better ceramic skills that they can apply to their personal work,� Moore said.

The event will have an assortment of these handcrafted ceramics produced by the students and faculty at varying prices. For more information, call the College of Creative Arts at 304-293-2964. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Katina Nicoloudakis, biology student at WVU and student health educator at WELLWVU, said chillWELL helps students relieve stress through a number of programs. “We have a mantra workshop for students to come up with their own mantra through just kind of expressing themselves with words and pictures to find a mantra that they can keep to themselves to empower them and encourage them to do well,� she said. “I think it’s important for

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students to take some time for themselves, especially during finals week, because you can kind of wear your brain out if you tire yourself out. You’re more productive when you’re relaxed,� Nicoloudakis said. “That’s a big part of our program – when your mind and your heart are calm, you’re going to be more productive, and you’re going to think better,� Nicoloudakis said.

For more information about chillWELL and stress reduction, visit http://well.wvu.edu/ stress_management. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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SPORTS

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RIVALRY RENEWED

WVU looks to continue winning streak, takes on Virginia Tech for first time since 2004

By Doug Walp Sports Writer

After dropping in-state rival Marshall in a physical contest Wednesday night, the West Virginia men’s basketball team will return home for another rivalry game against Virginia Tech, Saturday at 4 p.m. in the WVU Coliseum.

The Mountaineers’ interstate rivals, the Hokies, come into the contest 7-0 for just the second time since 1982.

West Virginia (3-3) struggled to start the year, but has now won two straight games heading into just their second home game of the season.

“I think that’s great for us,” said sophomore guard Juwan Staten of the Mountaineers’ two-game winning streak. “We started off struggling a little bit, so anytime we can get a win, it’s great, and especially to have a couple wins going back home. It’s always great to play in front of a home crowd.”

Students can still claim tickets to the game, but according to WVU Sports Marketing Director Matt Wells, general admission tickets have been sold out since last week.

West Virginia had four players automatically ejected in the Marshall game after Eron Harris, Jabarie Hinds, Aaric Murray and Terry Henderson sprung to Staten’s aid when he was kicked by Marshall senior center Robert Goff during a tie-up in the game’s closing minutes.

But according to West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins, none of the four players will be forced to miss the Virginia Tech game, because Capital Classic officials ultimately deemed the four WVU players were just tending to their fallen teammate rather than trying to provoke an altercation, though they still had to be ejected for leaving the bench to do so.

“The officials said no,” Huggins said.

“They were ejected from the game but it has to be a fight situation (to warrant a suspension), which it wasn’t.”

The Mountaineers have won 28 of their last 29 non-conference games at home under Huggins and have also won 48 of their last 55 games in December.

West Virginia has held opponents to just 59 points per game in six appearances this season, but the Mountaineers will certainly be tested Saturday by a high-scoring Virginia Tech team that comes into the game as the country’s third-best scoring team, at 86 points per game.

West Virginia has resorted to playing man defense for most of the year, but showed against Marshall that it wouldn’t be afraid to switch to a 1-3-1 zone to cause pressure and force turnovers in certain scenarios.

“We change defenses a lot,” Staten West Virginia junior senior Aaric Murray goes up for a dunk against Marshall Wednesday night in the Capital Classic.

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Gymnastics

Blue team takes WVU’s annual Gold-Blue meet by meghan carr

sports correspondent

The Blue team took the gold in the No. 24 West Virginia gymnastics team’s annual Gold-Blue intrasquad scrimmage, beating the Gold team 167.6 to 157.5.

The competition was full of excited fans and animated gymnasts from start to finish. The scrimmage provided the gymnasts a chance to showcase their routines on the vault, bars, beam and floor, while also getting to cheer on their teammates – some of whom became opponents Thursday night.

Head coach Jason Butts was pleased with his team’s performance overall.

“I saw a lot of great gymnastics tonight – a lot of fighting,” he said. “I’m really happy going into the

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season.”

Butts did say the team needs to work a little more on the landings and stick more of the dismounts. He also said he’d like to see his team work on its endurance for the bars, because he thought the Mountaineers seemed a little tired going into the dismounts.

Seniors Kaylyn Millick, Alaska Richardson and Chelsea Goldschrafe dominated the competition in their last Gold-Blue meet, hitting all their routines.

“It’s kind of the beginning of the end, and we all discussed that we needed to go out with a bang, and that’s what we did,” Millick said.

Always animated senior Richardson beat junior Hope Sloanhoffer in the floor competition to give her Blue team the narrow win over the Gold.

Sophomore Beth Deal demonstrated why she captured the EAGL beam championship in 2012 by scoring a 9.9 against fellow sophomore Lia Salzano, who scored a 9.8 on beam.

Since this was only a scrimmage, it was less about technicalities and more about having fun and previewing the 2013 season before the fans.

Celebrity judges Amanda Mazey, Amy Bieski and Billy Hahn awarded the scores, not only based on the gymnast’s performance, but on ability to persuade. Each judge received gifts from the gymnasts who were trying to convince them to pick their team.

There were judges from the National Association of Women’s Gymnastics who scored the gymnasts, but

they did not count toward either team; only Butts and the gymnasts will receive those scores.

After this scrimmage, the gymnasts are excited to begin the season.

“I wasn’t sure if we were ready; you never know what to expect – especially when you are coming out in the Coliseum,” Millick said. “But we did an amazing job, and I think starting off with the Gold-Blue got us ready to go for the rest of the season.”

The Mountaineers will face stiff competition this season, as they face six patrick gorrell/the daily athenaeum top-25 teams, but Butts The West Virginia gymnastics team competed in the Gold-Blue meet Thursday doesn’t believe that will night. slow down his team.

“This team can be at the national championships and win a Big 12 title,” he said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Friday December 7, 2012

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Religious freedom and freedom from religion It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the enthusiasm for the holiday season can be seen everywhere – store windows, neighborhoods and even the Mountainlair.

The spirit of the season can be felt on the campus of West Virginia University, and that’s not a bad thing.

The holidays are grounded in altruism, thankfulness and generosity and should be celebrated.

But what about the religious undertones of the tradition?

Recently, a policy change within the University has

relegated religious symbols associated with holidays to “less trafficked” areas of the Mountainlair, including the menorah, a Jewish Hanukkah tradition once prominently displayed in the main area.

The decision calls to question what rights students and faculty have in the interests of secularism and religious freedom.

Many symbols of various holidays hold an intrinsic meaning for practitioners of different faiths, and their display serves as a re-enforcement of those beliefs.

In our society, the counterargument to this is usually that the open practicing of one religion might hinder another belief or personal viewpoint. While it isn’t ethically excusable to harass someone for a lack of religious influence or a difference of opinion, the question of what is and isn’t acceptable has blurred.

Religious discrimination has been afforded a lot of weight, and so has the divorce of religion from everyday, public life. The balance of taking things too far in either cir-

cumstance – and possibly infringing on the rights of others in the process – is a difficult moral choice.

The University has made strides to increase its diversity and inclusivity, and student organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Chabad of Morgantown, the Muslim Student Association and Campus Crusade for Christ are all organizations that cater to religious students.

Although many religious groups may not have similar representation at the University, WVU pol-

icies encourage cultural and religious freedom for students.

But is the display of religious symbols infringing on the rights of others?

Holding beliefs isn’t a bad thing, but upholding one in particular will invariably exclude another.

The seemingly right answer appears to be reflected in the policies of your fourth-grade teacher: “Bring enough for the entire class or don’t bring anything.”

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A liberal’s defense of the right to bear arms

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Chicago Police search for weapons in a parking lot of a South Side church after a report of gun in a car at a gang member’s funeral, Dec. 4, 2012.

christopher nyden columnist

Earlier this week, fellow Daily Athenaeum columnist David Perry wrote about the gun control debate in the United States.

With the suicide-murder involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher looming, Mr. Perry based much of his argument on how many suicides occur in America as a result of easy access to guns. While the number of suicides in this country is tragic and Jovan Belcher’s actions were

unconscionable, this is a case of blaming a symptom and not the disease.

He’s right; gun-related deaths are a problem in this country. But the response should not be to limit the gun ownership.

Let us not confuse correlation with causation.

The number of deaths by gun in this country are not a result of lax gun regulations.

Rather, many are the result of social problems, such as urban and gang violence. Unless increased gun control magically changes the socioeconomic conditions of cities, there will be little

change. The strongest gun regulations mostly occurs within cities, yet 20 percent of U.S. homicides occur in four cities: New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. The problems are not simply sociological. Psychological issues plague America and increase suicide cases. The government should focus not on making gun regulations tighter, but diagnosing and treating psychological problems.

It is important that the stigma that there is something wrong with being depressed or needing counseling ends.

According to the Centers for Disease and Control, attempted suicides rose from 6.3 percent of teenagers in 2009 to 7.8 in 2011. This increase is astonishing, but our country’s youth will not stop struggling if we decide to make it harder to legally acquire a gun.

In fact, the case of Jovan Belcher is a prime example. Belcher bought his gun legally. He did not have a violent past, and there was no real reason to suspect he would commit such an act.

After an emotional Chiefs win Sunday, Belcher’s teammate Brady Quinn reflected

what he could have done differently: “When you ask someone how they are doing, do you really mean it?

When you answer someone back how you are doing, are you really telling the truth?”

It was an eloquent moment for the Chiefs’ quarterback, and it acknowledges many of America’s issues today. The discourse suggests too often that the solution is to throw new laws at the problem. This has been proven time and again to be ineffective.

Let us take heed from Quinn and deal with our issues honestly and

directly.

The right to own firearms should not be silenced by the misguided attempts to blame violence on gun ownership.

A private citizen should not have to justify to the federal government the type of purchases he or she makes for self-defense or even for responsible fun.

The Second Amendment of our Constitution made it abundantly clear 221 years ago that the right to bear arms shall not be infringed, and there is no good reason or evidence to suggest that should be any different today.

Hacktivism unethical, yet premise makes sense robert schime the oracle

In a society that values technology for both its potential for good and its capability for evil, the “hactivism” tactics of loosely-affiliated hacker group Anonymous has provided a glimpse into the shifting boundaries of law, ethics and the morals of activism.

The group uses its collective expertise to manipulate the system in a way that, to its followers, is morally right.

Despite working for human rights, a valiant cause, the tactics of the group are ethically wrong. Yet they have created important dialogue that needs to be considered as technology improves and the borders of our society change with further globalization.

When Tunisia sparked the Arab Spring movement in 2010, demonstrations and protests ensued that threatened the tenure of long-time president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The Tunisian government tried to block Internet communications in and out of the country. Disturbed,

the Anonymous hactivists sprung to action by hacking the Tunisian government’s servers and showing the rebellion how to go around the government’s ploy, according to Al Jazeera.

More recently, Anonymous has hacked Israeli government websites, leaving messages saying “Stop bombing Gaza!! We Anonymous will not sit back and watch a cowardly Zionist State demolish innocent people’s lives.”

Perhaps its greatest trait, Anonymous does not have a leader. It does not have a headquarters and it seems

nearly impossible to know for sure who is in the group.

The only thing that connects the group of hackers is that they collect intelligence of wrongdoing and combine their forces to try and eradicate it.

Their adage, “we are anonymous, we are legion, we do not forgive, we do not forget, expect us,” sends a clear message of their intentions towards those they deem a threat to society.

Despite its work against these enemies, its tactics are intimidating and unconventional in that the group does not wish physical harm on

perpetrators of rights violations; only a revelation of a hidden truth in need of exposure.

What makes Anonymous strikingly intimidating is that it uses tactics that are ethically wrong to achieve goals that are morally right. The ethical dilemma of whether or not to condone this type of vigilantism begs to question the reasons the vigilante acts are conducted.

To just play devil’s advocate would undermine the serious consequences that borderline lawlessness can create. If the system of checks and balances that Anony-

mous is trying to put in place becomes too strong, it raises the concern of who would be able to stand up to the power that the group gained through working outside of the law.

There are evils in this world. For every tragedy and transgression that occurs, there is a tendency to question whether something could have been done. Anonymous has gained our attention in ousting those who they believe to be evil and it can only continue as long as their “Robin Hood” mentality does not escalate to anything more nefarious.

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Senior gymnast Alaska Richardson performs her floor routine at the Gold-Blue intrasquad meet held at the WVU Coliseum Thursday evening.

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DAILY HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY You could enjoy immense popularity the first half of the year. At times, you could be very intense and sometimes stressed out.

What an excuse for a vacation! Exciting news comes in that involves those at a distance and/or travel plans. A sudden insight could impact your life positively. A friendship will evolve, which creates more caring and acceptance. If you are single, you could become involved in a deeply emotional relationship the second half of the year. If you are attached, you see your bond become much closer this year. LIBRA demonstrates his or her caring in very special ways.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Defer to others, as the power lies with them. Your bright demeanor and high energy set the tone despite some unpredictable elements. There is more confusion around you than there has been in the recent past. At least you are clear and direct. Tonight: Say “yes.”

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Pace yourself, as you have a lot of work to get done. You want to make a difference, no matter what. Just when you feel everything is A-OK, an unexpected misfortune occurs. You might feel as if you are treading into dangerous territory. Tonight: A must appearance.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Your creativity is marked by many changes. A loved one adds his or her two cents. You could be overwhelmed by everything that comes up in a meeting. Besides being sur-

prised, you also might have even more to think about. Tonight: Where the gang is.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Express your feelings more directly.

Schedule some time to make a dentist’s or a doctor’s appointment. Respond to suggestions from a parent, boss or older friend. You’ll feel better if you keep yourself in good shape.

Tonight: Sip some hot apple cider, and enjoy a lazy evening.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Keep communication flowing. You have a lot to say, and you want to share more of what you’re thinking with a friend. You might be wondering which way to go on a certain issue. No matter what, you know that you are cared for. Tonight: Share with a special friend.

ACROSS 1 Family nickname 5 Wharton hero 10 Crude letters 14 One of five Norwegian kings 15 Trapper’s tool?

16 Roast, in Rhone 17 Eye sore 18 Invierno month 19 Nicole’s “Moulin Rouge!” co-star 20 Enjoying “O patria mia”?

23 Legal title: Abbr.

24 Artificial 25 “Night Moves” singer 27 Some of its ads feature a pig named Maxwell 30 Prima __ 33 Cuban patriot Mart’ 36 Ages 38 Fight back, say 39 Aussie’s school 40 Contract extras, and read differently, a hint to this puzzle’s theme 42 Layer 43 Time to retire 45 Copycat 46 Vichy waters 47 Kennedy and Waters 49 Like old apples 51 Character piece?

53 “Pork and Beans” band 57 Binge 59 Whomping actor Eric?

62 Literary collections 64 Amity 65 Knee-slapper 66 Star in Lyra 67 Top of a form, perhaps 68 Heraldry border 69 Furthest from the hole, in golf 70 Big key 71 Fade, maybe DOWN 1 Israel’s Dayan 2 Let out, say 3 Builders of stepped pyramids 4 Nothing special 5 Frantic 6 Signaled one’s arrival 7 Ancient theaters 8 1961 record breaker 9 Ate at

10 Tram load 11 Supply electricity to a California city?

12 Weather may delay them: Abbr.

13 Half of dix 21 Samson’s end?

22 Ancient assembly area 26 Compass hdg.

28 Bars at the end 29 Latish lunch hr.

31 “Because freedom can’t protect itself” org.

32 “Come Sail Away” band 33 Solstice month 34 Doing the job 35 Spot a flamboyant singer?

37 Bygone blade 40 Rockefeller Center statue 41 Approach 44 Every other hurricane 46 One may be penciled in 48 Like a piece of cake 50 Boost, with “up” 52 Front-end alignment

54 “New” currency replaced by the Congolese franc 55 Gay leader?

56 Triple-A, at times 57 Software product with a cup-and-saucer logo 58 All over again 60 “Categorical imperative” philosopher 61 Slurpee alternative 63 Come out with

THURSDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

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actions. If you can take the day off, do. You’ll be able to catch up on your rest and get everything done that you need to. Tonight: Not to be found.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHHH A meeting could be instrumental. You might have a jolting realization when listening to others that allows your creative juices to flow. Be open with those who care about you. Their sharing will guide you down the right path. Tonight: Where the action is.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You might want to rethink a decision far more carefully. You could draw quite a reaction from a family member or roommate. Be aware of what you are asking from this person. A discussion helps ease the tension. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Listen to your sixth sense when dealing with funds, as you easily could make a mistake that you’ll later regret. A friend maintains nearly the opposite perspective from you on a money issue. Stay grounded when dealing with this person. Tonight: Togetherness works.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. You will get through to this person if you remain persistent. A conversation could remind you of how important a certain friend is to your life. An element of the unexpected runs through your day. Tonight: Try a new spot.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHHH Beam in more of what you want. A partner could be rebellious and disruptive. Know when you have had enough, and claim your power. Once your boundaries are set, you will be much happier. Give someone the freedom he or she needs. Tonight: Do your thing.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH You could be questioning a partner’s actions and what he or she really means. You might want to pull back some and relax. You’ll bring someone out of his or her shell without any effort at all. Be observant and try to look at the big picture. Tonight: Enjoy a favorite person.

BORN TODAY Baseball catcher Johnny Bench (1947), singer/actor Louis Prima (1910), singer/songwriter Tom Waits (1949)

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH You need time away from others. You could be incredibly tired, and this fatigue might come across in your re-

CROSSWORD

Pearls Before Swine

by Stephan Pastis

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Women’s basketball

WVU looks to continue winning streak vs. Bonnies by cody schuler managing editor

With consecutive victories against ACC mainstay Virginia and in-state rival Marshall, the No. 23 West Virginia women’s basketball team is back on track and will be out for revenge Saturday when it takes on St. Bonaventure (5-5).

In the two teams’ previous matchup last season, the Bonnies upset West Virginia 56-48.

St. Bonaventure has lost five of their last seven games, but heads into Saturday’s matchup as winners of a 64-55 victory against Buffalo in their last contest.

West Virginia head coach Mike Carey said he is looking for his team to play with more effort – something he thought was a problem in the team’s 16-point win against Marshall.

“We’ve got a long way to go,” he said after the game.

“I’ll take the blame. I guess I didn’t have us ready. But you can bet we’ll be ready for the next game.”

Carey said he felt that though the Thundering Herd did not win the game, they played harder than West Virginia.

“Give Marshall credit;

they played hard,” he said.

“Bria Holmes hit some shots, and did some good things. Marshall played harder.”

The Mountaineers got a career-best performance from freshman guard Bria Holmes in the Capital Classic, something she said was a result of playing with a high level of effort.

“My game plan for (the game) was to hustle, just play basketball and not worry about the crowd,” she said. “I think I executed it well.”

Holmes dropped in a game-high 15 points and is averaging 7.9 points per game, fourth highest on the team.

Sophomore forward Crystal Leary turned in a double-double in the victory over Marshall, and Carey said he hopes his team will emulate her style of play for Saturday’s matchup.

“She played hard; she plays hard every game,” he said of Leary. “If I can get everyone to play as hard as her – whether you play good or bad, (just) play hard – and she does that.”

The Mountaineers feature two players who average double-figure scoring in senior guard Taylor

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West Virginia huddles before a game earlier in the season.

Palmer (10.4 ppg) and redshirt senior center Ayana Dunning (10.1 ppg).

Dunning also leads the team in rebounding, grabbing an average of 6.9 rebounds per contest.

The Bonnies, members of the Atlantic 10 Conference, also feature two dou-

ble-figure scorers in junior forwards Doris Ortega (11.2) and CeCe Dixon (10.2).

St. Bonaventure is coached by Jim Crowley, who owns a 2-2 lifetime record against the Mountaineers.

After 2011’s game, Crow-

ley said he was pleased his team was able to win in Morgantown, which provides a tough environment for opposing teams.

“Obviously this is a very difficult place to win games, and we knew that,” he said.

“We knew it would be a

very physical game – and it was that.”

Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. and the game follows the West Virginia men’s team’s game against Virginia Tech, which starts at 4:30 p.m. charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu

Gymnastics

Goldschrafe, seniors ready to lead West Virginia By connor murray SPORTS Correspondent

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Kaylyn Millick is one of three seniors on this season’s West Virginia gymnastics team.

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Head coach Jason Butts and the WVU Gymnastics team saw their first action of the 2012-2013 season Thursday night as they competed in the annual Gold-Blue meet at the WVU Coliseum.

An intrasquad scrimmage of sorts, the meet gave the team a chance to hone its skills and shake off some rust in preparation for upcoming meets.

For seniors Chelsea Goldschrafe, Kaylyn Millick and Alaska Richardson, the meet provided a chance to show the newcomers what competing at the college level is all about.

“Our seniors are all doing an amazing job,” Butts said. “I felt like they all stood out.

“I felt like I saw a lot of great gymnastics out here. You never know what you’re going to get when you come into the Coliseum for the first time.”

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Gym,” Butts said. “I felt we had a lot of great routines, and we can get out on the road here pretty soon.”

Goldschrafe certainly played a part in those great routines, winning two of her individual events in the vault and on the bars.

“It was our first time out here (at the Coliseum); everyone was getting their nerves out of the way,” Goldschrafe said. “It felt good.”

Goldschrafe, Millick and Richardson will play a big role in the team’s success this year, serving as leaders for all the younger gymnasts.

“Our seniors are really our de facto captains,” Butts said.

“I’ve been getting them ready for four years for this role.”

A steadying presence for the team, the seniors lead in many ways on and off the mats.

“Their consistency is what we rely on to anchor these rotations,” Butts said. “They’re doing a great job leading in practice, in academics and all around.”

As the season progresses, the team will lean on these senior leaders, looking to them

to help the team reach its goals.

“We definitely need to lead by example,” Goldschrafe said, “Just show them (the team) what’s expected, keep the energy up and keep everyone together.”

Looking to repeat as East Atlantic Gymnastics League champion, the team will get its regular season started with a meet at Pitt Friday, Jan. 11.

“We have to be more consistent right out of the gate,” Butts said. “I feel like last year we hit our stride towards the end of the year, we had some inconsistencies at the beginning. We have to make sure we come out at 100 percent.”

Having experienced an EAGL championship last year, Goldschrafe, Millick and Richardson look to guide this year’s team to similar success.

“We have to start where we ended off last year,” Goldschrafe said. “Just keep the momentum going, and hopefully, it will carry us further in the end.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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You just try defenses, and whatever is working is what we stay with until they can figure it out.

Then we switch to something different.”

West Virginia is also averaging more than 70 points scored per game in its first season in the Big 12 Conference.

According to Huggins, the potential offensive fireworks and a packed house should provide an electric environment Saturday afternoon at the Coliseum.

“Well I think we’ve got a sellout crowd, provided the students come,” Huggins said. “I think it’ll be a great atmosphere.”

Staten, a transfer from Dayton, said he was actually much more aware of the prevalence of the rivalry with Marshall than with Virginia Tech, but after discussing it with his head coach he became aware Saturday’s game with the Hokies also carries some significant weight.

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Sophomore point guard Juwan Staten goes up for a dunk against Marshall. of background on that,” Staten said. “This is a big game coming in. We know that’s it’s been sold out for a while, so that kind of puts it in perspective, too, but they’re a great team.

“They’re undefeated right now, and we’re kind of trying to get back on track, so it’s going to be a great game.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Pinstripe Bowl

Holgorsen, Pinstripe reps excited for matchup

By Nick Arthur

Associate Sports Editor

The New Era Pinstripe Bowl may not be mentioned often when naming some of the more exciting bowl games.

The bowl has yet to establish itself as a must-see matchup.

However, the 2012 version of the Pinstripe Bowl will feature two very talented teams with the potential to present the most exciting football game at Yankee Stadium in quite some time, when Syracuse and West Virginia take the field Dec. 29.

“This is a sensational game for this bowl in this year to have two of these incredible universities.

These are two incredibly exciting teams,” said Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees.

“Their fans are in this area.

There is a history between these two teams … This is a game deserving of Yankee Stadium.

“We’re excited. I think this is going to be the best Pinstripe Bowl we’ve had.”

The Mountaineers and the Orange have a storied history.

The teams have met on the football field 59 times since 1945 while battling for the Schwartzwalder Trophy.

“We have one of the best bowl matchups in the country. Our game will be as exciting as any game in the country,” said executive director of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl Mark Holtzman. “How lucky can we be, having these great players gracing the field here at the stadium?”

The representatives affiliated with the Pinstripe Bowl aren’t the only ones excited for the matchup between the old Big East Conference rivals, though.

Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone went as far as describing himself as “jacked up” for the game and looks forward to any matchup he gets with the boys from Morgantown.

“I truly am excited about being here,” Marrone said.

“I’ve already had an unbelievable amount of respect about the way (West Vir-

ginia) plays the game.”

Both schools are less than 400 miles from Yankee stadium. West Virginia has only played in two other bowl games in its history that were in that radius.

“Our fans are going to be excited about coming to New York and being able to experience,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen. “I’ve been to a whole bunch of bowl games, and this one is going to be good as any of them.”

Playing at Yankee Stadium or in New York City is something all young athletes dream about. With 21 seniors on the Mountaineer roster this season, the Pinstripe Bowl will serve as a great platform to send them out in style.

“We’ve been talking about wanting to play a game in New York,” Holgorsen said. “It’s fantastic to be able to play a bowl game and strike up one of the rivals that exist with Syracuse, which will be fun.”

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West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen looks on during the Kansas State game earlier in the season.

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Manziel could make history by winning Heisman COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Johnny Manziel certainly has the statistics worthy of a Heisman Trophy winner. He plays in the powerful Southeastern Conference. He has a signature win – all things Heisman voters typically look for.

The only question is whether the voters will give the award to a freshman for the first time.

Adrian Peterson, star running back for the Vikings and the only freshman to finish second in the voting, is hoping the jinx ends Saturday night.

“Hopefully, they don’t rob him like they did me,” Peterson, who lost by 328 votes to junior Matt Leinart in 2004, said in an interview with The Associated Press.

“I hope he wins.”

Manziel may be a favorite this year, but who knows? Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o are the other finalists and both can make strong cases, too. But neither caught the attention of the fans quite like Johnny Football, who led the Aggies to an upset of No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Manziel accumulated 4,600 yards of total offense in 12 games to break the Southeastern Conference record for total yards in a season. The record was previously held by 2010 Heisman winner Cam Newton, who needed 14 games to pile up 4,327 yards.

The Aggies, who went 10-2 in their first season in the SEC after moving from the Big 12, certainly hope Manziel is the one to finally break the freshman curse (Manziel is a redshirt freshman, not a true freshman).

On a website the school created to promote Manziel for the award, they point out that he’s different than many freshman. Manziel enrolled in college in January 2010 and will be a junior academically this spring. He turns 20 on Thursday, making him older than Mark Ingram was when he took home the Heisman as a sophomore in 2009.

He would also be just the second Aggie to win the award and the first since John David Crow in 1957.

Crow got a push from his famous coach before the voting was done that season.

“If John David Crow doesn’t win the Heisman Trophy,” then-A&M coach Paul “Bear” Bryant said, “they ought to stop giving it.”

Crow got a good laugh this week when asked if he believed the same was true of Manziel.

“I don’t have near the audience that coach Bryant had,” he said, still chuckling.

“I’m not sure how big that would go over.”

Then the 77-year-old former halfback got serious.

“He is very, very deserving,” Crow said. “I don’t care what age he is, whether he is right-handed or lefthanded, wears a 17 shoe or nine shoe, he is very, very

deserving of being named the outstanding player in college this year.”

Manziel’s whirlwind season had a modest beginning with him having to beat out two other quarterbacks to win the starting position in mid-August.

As his numbers grew, so did the legend of Johnny Football, a nickname Aggies bestowed him with as he settled in at College Station. When the Aggies beat the defending champion Crimson Tide on national television behind an outstanding performance by Manziel, the phrase seemed to be everywhere.

It’s a name that still amuses him.

“I don’t know if I really see it as a legend,” he said.

“It’s more of a folk tale, I guess.”

His numbers alone seem like the stuff of some exaggerated Texas football folk tale. He has thrown for 3,419 yards and 24 touchdowns and run for 1,181 yards and 19 more scores to become the first freshman, first SEC player and fifth player overall to throw for 3,000 yards and run for 1,000 in a season.

But his eye-popping numbers don’t tell the whole story. The improvisation is what really sets him apart. Manziel has a knack for evading defenders, staying on his feet and finishing plays that seem impossible. Kind of like Robert Griffin III, the Baylor star who won the Heisman last year. Or Fran Tarkenton, another wizard at avoiding defenders.

“I don’t think there’s many people in this world that could do some of the things he did,” Crow said.

“He was born to run around back there – at least it looks that way to me.”

Manziel was so disappointed when he came out of spring practice as a backup that he enlisted the help of quarterback guru George Whitfield to refine his skills this summer.

He spent a week at Whitfield Athletix in San Diego, training up to five hours a day with Whitfield, who has worked with scores of players including Newton, Vince Young and Andrew Luck.

Whitfield was struck by Manziel’s competitiveness and his desire to soak up every bit of knowledge that the coach had for not just him, but all of the quarterbacks in training.

Whitfield said the only other quarterback he’s seen who can improvise like Manziel is Newton. But he said the 6-foot-1 Manziel might be tougher to deal with than the 6-5 Newton.

“Cam poses a lot of problems because he’s so imposing,” Whitfield said.

“Johnny, on the other hand, causes as many problems and it’s more overwhelming to defensive players because they think: ‘If I can just catch him, I can get him on the ground.’ But you can’t get him.”

He’s enjoyed watching Manziel develop this season, and saw some flashes of what he could be when the pair worked this summer.

“He’s got this great sense of awareness and vision. He’s so creative,” said Whitfield, who then offered a James Bond analogy. “There’s always some kind of 007 escape route in mind. If Cam is Superman, I would say that Johnny is like 007.”

Growing up in Kerrville, Texas, Manziel didn’t dream of football stardom. He always pictured his path leading to a baseball diamond.

“I always thought since I WeB was a little kid that I would Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel watches the action prior to the start of a game against top-ranked Alabama. play pro baseball,” said Manziel, who also starred on his high school baseball team. “My biggest dream was that I wanted to play in the MLB. I wanted to play for the Rangers and wanted to play shortstop.”

But fate stepped in and altered his dream.

“Then football came along and took center stage,” he said.

Manziel’s success on the field seems almost too good to be true. And when he rescued a kitten from the middle of a busy, four-lane road near Kyle Field earlier this season, it only added to the mystique of Johnny Football. (The semi-daring rescue is referenced on his Heisman page.)

“Just rescued a kitten from the middle of Wellborn Rd,” Manziel tweeted in September when he wasn’t allowed to talk to the media because of coach Kevin Sumlin’s ban on freshmen interviews. He added a picture of a scaredlooking black cat to prove his story.

Things haven’t always been rosy for Manziel. In June, he was arrested in town after police said he was involved in a fight and produced a fake ID. He was charged with disorderly conduct and two other misdemeanors.

“It was a critical mistake in my life,” Manziel said.

“It was something that I learned a lot from. It had consequences with coach Sumlin and my teammates and everyone here in Aggieland. From that I’ve had to make changes in my life.”

Less than six months after his arrest, Manziel has helped the Aggies to their best season since 1998, and made Texas A&M one of the top teams in the nation after last year’s disappointing 7-6 finish.

He’s proud to have helped put the Aggies back in the spotlight and knows winning the Heisman would only add to it.

“To bring a Heisman Trophy back to Aggieland for all these fans since it’s been so all these years since we’ve had a Heisman Trophy winner ... to really bring the excitement and really bring something positive back to Aggieland would be something that is truly an ultimate goal,” he said.

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Morgantown standouts Fletcher’s Grove jam during a recent performance at 123 Pleasant Street.

by hunter homistek a&e editor

Morgantown-based progressive folk group Fletcher’s Grove is set to close out 2012 in style at legendary downtown venue 123 Pleasant Street Saturday at 10 p.m.

Longtime veterans of the 123 stage, the group promises to bring something special to the crowd Saturday night in what will be their final performance of the year.

There are no supporting acts on the bill, so the night belongs solely to the Grove.

“We are excited to have the night to ourselves,” said Ryan Krofcheck, Fletcher’s Grove lead vocalist and guitarist.

“It’s been a while since we’ve had the entire night, so I hope the crowd comes prepared.”

While the crowd can undoubtedly expect the usual vocal harmonies, guitar mastery and infectious grooves for which the group is known, there is no preparing for the night’s special feature: a handful of new tunes.

The group is currently putting the finishing touches on their second full-length album, and they look forward to debuting the new material for the 123 crowd.

“There isn’t a better place to test out new material than 123,” Krofcheck said. “Most of the crowd in Morgantown is like family to us now; their response matters a lot.”

With the crowd’s approval, Fletcher’s Grove will add its five new tracks to their latest extended play, “Pepperoni Pizza,” to craft their second full-length album.

“We can’t wait to get this second full-length album out there,” Krofcheck said. “We have high hopes for 2013.”

Sticking to their Morgantown roots, the band recorded both “Pepperoni Pizza” and their latest work at Bebop Studios, a familyoperated recording studio on Highland Avenue.

The facility is run by brothers Jim and Tommy Bailey, and the studio has recorded

groups such as Surgeon General’s Warning, Trio and, of course, Fletcher’s Grove.

“We are having a lot of fun working with the guys of Bebop Studios,” said Matt Marion, Fletcher’s Grove percussionist and vocalist. “We have been throwing a lot of ideas their way, and they are willing to work with us. It’s nice working with people who genuinely want to make a nice-sounding album.”

Krofcheck said the studio’s convenient location and attention to detail are key reasons the group continues to enlist their services.

“They are definitely perfectionists in having us get the right sound and feel,” Krofcheck said. “Having a studio right in town has allowed us to get a lot of new material recorded in just a couple months.”

Fletcher’s Grove is one of Morgantown’s most popular bands for a reason: the dudes can jam, and their music is as relatable to the casual listener as it is to the hardcore music buff.

From guitarist Wes Hager’s sensational jazz phrasing to Krofcheck’s smooth vocals to bassist Taylor Pratt’s groovy lines, Fletcher’s Grove has something for everyone – a feat few bands can boast.

Add in the promise of new material and a full set with no filler, and Saturday’s show at 123 is the perfect release from the horrors of dead week.

Finals are just around the corner, so treat yourself to a night of musical excellence, courtesy of the Grove.

Doors open at 9 p.m., and there will be a $7 cover charge. Concertgoers must be at least 18 years old.

You can check out Fletcher’s Grove on Facebook, iTunes and www.fletchersgrove.com. For more information on Bebop Studios, check out www.bebopstudios.net. hunter.homistek@mail.wvu.edu

Actor Stephen Baldwin charged in NY tax case WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Actor Stephen Baldwin was charged Thursday with failing to pay New York state taxes for three years, amassing a $350,000 debt.

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe said Baldwin, of Upper Grandview, skipped his taxes in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The youngest of the four acting Baldwin brothers pleaded not guilty at an arraignment and was freed without bail.

His lawyer, Russell Yankwitt, said Baldwin should not have been charged.

“Mr. Baldwin did not commit any crimes, and he’s working with the district attorney’s office and the New York State Tax Department to resolve any differences,” Yankwitt said.

The district attorney said Baldwin could face up to four years in prison if convicted.

The actor is due back in court on Feb. 5.

Zugibe said Baldwin owes more than $350,000 in tax and penalties.

“We cannot afford to allow wealthy residents to break the law by cheating on their taxes,” the district attorney said. “The defendant’s repetitive failure to file returns and pay taxes over a period of several years

contributes to the sweeping cutbacks and closures in local government and in our schools.”

Thomas Mattox, the state tax commissioner, said, “It is rare and unfortunate for a personal income tax case to require such strong enforcement measures.”

Baldwin, 46, starred in 1995’s “The Usual Suspects” and appeared in 1989’s “Born on the Fourth of July.” He is scheduled to appear in March on NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.”

A bankruptcy filing in 2009 said Stephen Baldwin owed $1.2 million on two mortgages, $1 million in taxes and $70,000 on credit cards.

In October, Baldwin pleaded guilty in Manhattan to unlicensed driving and was ordered to pay a $75 fine.

Earlier this year, he lost a $17 million civil case in New Orleans after claiming that actor Kevin Costner and a business partner duped him in a deal related to the cleanup of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

The actors and others had formed a company that marketed devices that separate oil from water.

Baldwin co-hosts a radio show with conservative talk figure Kevin McCullough.

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The eclectic cast of ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ poses for a group photo.

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Take a peek into a comical winter wonderland with the production of “Dashing Through the Snow” this weekend at the M.T. Pockets Theatre.

The holiday comedy is set in the fictional town of Tinsel, Texas, just four days before Christmas.

The stor y centers around an eclectic group of characters, including a few struggling actors who were previously employed with the touring company of “A Christmas Carol,” a couple dressed as Mrs. Clause and Head Elf and two feuding 80-year-olds as they all check in at the Snowflake Inn. Add to this lively group the personalities of the erratic Futrelle sisters at the hotel and the show takes off in side-splitting laughter.

Chaotic hilarity ensues

among the cast as the show presents a tale wrapped in witty dialogue and touching tales of friendship and hope.

A Jones Hope Wooten production, the Southern-inspired show, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, promises to bring a unique holiday comedy to the stage and leave audiences feeling the Christmas spirit.

The three writers have contributed to an array of award-winning productions, including “Christmas Belles,” “The Hallelujah Girls” and “The Red Velvet Cake War.” The traveling crew has more than 2,100 productions under their belt, and with more than 16,000 performances, they have made appearances in all 50 states and entertained audiences in Canada, England and Japan.

The writing trio has an impressive resume

of recognizable work to back up their innovative credibility.

Jones cowrote the feature film “Kingdom Come,” Hope gained experience working with major networks including Fox and Nickelodeon, and Wooten is a Billboard award-winning songwriter for many television and film outlets.

Don’t miss the chance to see the festive showcase as part of their North American tour.

Stopping in Morgantown for just four shows, “Dashing Through the Snow” will be at the M.T. Pockets Theatre Dec. 7-8 and 14-15.

Prices range from $12.50-14.50 and are $9 for students with a valid student I.D. Tickets are on sale now at the campus box office locations or online at mtpocketstheatre.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Two elderly ladies feud as part of the play’s hilarious storyline.

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Graham Parker back with his band after 3 decades STONE RIDGE, N.Y. (AP) — The bass player is a librarian. One guitarist fixes guitars, the other teaches people how to play. The drummer and keyboard player have scattered to other gigs.

Yet when Graham Parker decided to reassemble the Rumour, the backup band that played on his first four albums before their breakup more than 30 years ago, no one hesitated to say yes.

The reunion includes an album, “Three Chords Good,” and theater tour, and is giving the singer a renewed burst of attention. Parker’s role in filmmaker Judd Apatow’s new comedy, “This Is 40,” will

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get him noticed even more upon its release on Dec. 21.

“It will disappear as soon as this is over and people will say, `Brian who? Brian Parker? Never heard of him,’” he joked.

“At the moment I feel like everybody knows me. It’s a very strange thing.”

Coming out of England in 1975, Parker’s tightly wound rock made him a critical favorite. After disbanding the Rumour following the 1980 album, “The Up Escalator,” Parker moved to New York’s Catskills region and has steadily written, recorded and performed.

As with most artists of a certain age (he’s 62), the music world’s attention moved on. He plays on a recreational soccer team and recently introduced himself to a fellow player, who cluelessly remarked that Parker had the same name as a musician he liked.

Back in the day, Parker wrote and sang with a snarl.

“I was so intense that I wanted to basically injure people with music,” he said. “It was a bit `Spinal Tap.’ Make some ears bleed.”

New songs like “A Lie Gets Halfway `Round the World ...” and “Coathangers” show he hasn’t lost his lyrical bite. But Parker has heart, too. He’s funny.

The song “Long Emotional Ride,” written after being overwhelmed seeing a documentary being made on his life, proves he can be sweetly nostalgic, too.

Judging by the smiles worn by Parker, keyboard player Bob Andrews, guitarists Brinsley Schwarz and Martin Belmont, bassist Andrew Bodnar and

drummer Stephen Goulding onstage in Tarrytown, N.Y., during their first show back, they’re having fun reliving their youth. The versatile Rumour brings out the soul, jazzy swing and reggae influences in Parker’s songs.

The reunion was set in motion when he asked Goulding and Bodnar to help him on a new CD, and they suggested getting the full band together.

It had crossed Parker’s mind before. The breakup wasn’t bitter; he just wanted to try playing with some new people, he said.

Getting together earlier probably wouldn’t have made financial sense, but now he said there seems to be more interest.

After organizing the reunion, Parker had a brief moment of terror wondering whether the songs he’d written would suit them.

“It would have been awkward to say, `Sorry, guys, I just don’t see you playing this stuff,’” he said.

“They can play anything and play it good, but would it be stimulating for them and would it be the right thing musically?”

That quickly proved not to be a problem.

While this was happening and before anyone knew about it, Apatow contacted Parker’s agent. The filmmaker had used Parker’s song “Love Gets You Twisted” in the final episode of his TV series “Undeclared.” He read some things Parker had written on his website about trying to get more of his music placed on movies or television. “Are you listening, Judd Apatow?” Parker wrote.

“I took it as a sign,” Apatow said.

“This Is 40,” which stars Leslie Mann and Megan Fox with Paul Rudd, is a sequel to Apatow’s comedy “Knocked Up.” In the movie, Rudd’s character heads an independent music label who bets the success of his company on Parker. Not wise. Parker is the visible manifestation of a good artist forgotten by time.

Apatow said the joke is on the industry, not Parker, although the laughs come with a wince when in the movie Parker complains about his gout.

The portrayal was fine with Parker.

“I’m very self-effacing about my position in the world of pop,” he said.

Apatow’s valentine to Parker was including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong in the sparse crowd of people watching the band’s showcase set. That’s major cred by association for a young generation.

“Paul Rudd’s character is desperately trying to figure out how to help Graham sell records,” Apatow said. “Now that the movie’s coming out, we’re all desperately trying to help Graham sell records.”

Parker delayed the album’s release and tour for much of the year to coincide with the movie.

“Being famous has got to be the biggest pain in the neck in the world and I don’t want any part of that,” he said. “But at the same time, I want my songs to make a living for me and I always have from the very beginning. So if this helps me, that’s good. I think there are a lot of neglected great works there. There are songs that only fans know about. And I’m lucky that Judd Apatow is a fan.”

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HIRING delivery driver and cashier. Must have experience around Morgantown.

Pick-up application at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant. Questions call 304-291-3412.

HUGE 5BR 2BTH w/parking in Sunnyside.

Completely remodelled, stainless steal appliances, W/D, DW. Available May. No Pets. 304-216-3402

Mr. C’s WISEGUY CAFE looking for part-time cook and delivery driver. Phone 304.599.3636 or 304.288.2200

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7, 2012