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Verizon 4G LTE to Morgantown

By Carlee lammers City Editor

Morgantown Verizon Wireless customers will be able to experience 4G Long Term Evolution capabilities on their mobile phones beginning Oct. 18.

Verizon Wireless spokesperson Laura Merritt said some customers may experience 4G LTE prior to the Oct. 18 launch date as the company works to activate each cell site.

“We have certainly been working hard to bring 4G

LTE to the community.

We’ve definitely heard a lot from the community on how much they want us to bring 4G LTE to Morgantown,” Merritt said. “I’m very excited to be able to share the big news and to now – finally – say it’s coming on October 18.”

Verizon announced yesterday existing customers who visit or live in areas including Morgantown, West Virginia University, along Interstate 79 from the Pennsylvania border south to the Interstate 79/68 inter-

change and east along Interstate 68 to the Preston County border will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G on Oct. 18.

“With our 4G LTE network, customers can take advantage of the speed offered by our 4G LTE devices and the innovative solutions that leverage 4G LTE technology to enhance connectivity,” said Mark Frazier, President of the Ohio, Penn-

sylvania and West Virginia Region. “Our aggressive 4G LTE deployment strategy has enabled us to provide customers with the best wireless data experience possible, and we will continue to strengthen and expand our network to provide consistently outstanding 4G LTE speeds.”

While other mobile carriers have offered 4G networks in the Morgantown region, Merritt said Verizon will be the first to introduce 4G LTE to the region, which will allow for greater speed.

BREAKING THE MOLD

Merritt said as the company works to launch the new network she encourages any customer experiencing difficulties to contact customer support.

“We are always watching for things like that as we turn-up a new network,” she said. “We encourage anyone who does see any degradations to certainly call customer service. We don’t want anyone to have a bad experience.”

Merritt said Verizon currently does not provide 3G in the Morgantown region,

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Former NCAA football captain shares his story of bravery and acceptance by jacob bojesson correspondent

Brian Sims, the first ever openly gay football captain in NCAA history, spoke about his experiences as a homosexual man in sports and politics at Ming Hsieh Hall Tuesday night.

As the son and grandson of two retired army cardinals, the captain of a No. 2 ranked Division II football team with an extremely conservative head coach might seem like a rough position for someone to come out.

For Brian Sims, it was the opposite.

“My team had 118 guys on the football team. Every single one of them wanted to come find some private time with me to ask how I was doing and let me know that they were okay with it,” Sims said.

Sims spoke in front of a crowd of approximately 100 people last night.

In his free time from his responsibilities as an attorney and politician, Sims travels to colleges to promote gay rights.

“Most colleges don’t trust their students to bring me in,” Sims said. “I only do this because of how important it is for me.”

When Sims came out at the age of 22, he became the first

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During the open student forum of the recent West Virginia University Student Government Association meeting, a representative from a student-organized group spoke on behalf of their concern – the amount of drinking citations given to WVU students.

After the release of the Newsweek Daily Beast’s ranking of WVU as the No.

By caroline Peters Correspondent

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Brian Sims is an attorney, politician and advocate for equal rights.

1 party school, several law students looked at the criteria used to determine the rankings. The ranking is based on campus disciplinary action and arrests concerning drugs and alcohol.

“Morgantown is not the party mecca of the US – we are not even on the party school list when drinking citations are not taken into account,” said a representative for the group who wished to remain anonymous. “It seemed like it was the school’s actions, not the

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INSIDE

The folk-rock, reggae band will bring its talents to the Met Sunday. A&E PAGE 6

PARTLY CLOUDY

News: 1, 2 Opinion: 4 A&E: 3, 6 Sports: 7, 8, 10 Campus Calendar: 5 Puzzles: 5 Classifieds: 9

In 2009, former West Virginia University student Ryan Diviney was brutally beaten in the parking lot of the Willey Street Dairy Mart.

Diviney’s injuries put him in a coma-like state, and between surgeries he requires round-the-clock care at his home in Ashburn, Va. Diviney’s story has garnered national attention and support from across the country. Now, that support is needed once again.

One of the attackers, Austin Vantrease, remains incarcerated at Huttonsville Correctional Center in Huttonsville, W.Va. In late August, Vantrease applied for parole and was denied. Ryan’s father Ken Diviney has started a petition requesting Vantrease be permanently denied parole and serve his full sentence.

The petition was published online during the weekend and already has 21,000 signatures.

Ken Diviney said the petition will be essential when he attends Vantrease’s future parole hearings.

“I’m hoping that it’s another avenue, that Ryan will receive justice from those

who we feel are accountable,” he said. “Community sentiment is a huge factor in the parole board’s decision to release someone back into society.”

He said he never expected so many people to sign the petition in such a short time.

“We couldn’t do this without West Virginia students, alumni and the people of Morgantown,” he said. “They make us feel like he was one of their own, and they’re making sure my son is taken care of, both medically and legally.”

Kari Diviney, a junior WVU student and Ryan’s sister, said she could barely comprehend the number.

“I’m so overwhelmed by the outpouring of emotion and how many people have reached out to me,” she said. “Its unbelievable how many people care about our cause and how many people my brother has touched. It feels like a dream right now.”

Kari said she had the idea to post the petition on Facebook – an act that boosted the petition’s popularity.

“I really want to make a difference, because I know he would do the same thing for me,” she said. “I finally

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State celebrates Fire Prevention Week

Students challenge public intox policy by lacey palmer & bryan bumgardner

carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu

21,000-plus sign Diviney petition by bryan bumgardner

Brian Sims speaks on being the only NCAA football captain to admit his homosexuality openly.

so the company is excited to be able to bring the LTE network to the area – and especially WVU students.

“A lot of students aren’t from Morgantown, and when they go home they maybe live in areas that have 4G LTE. They know how great it is,” she said. ”We want to give them as good of an experience as possible.”

For more information visit www.news.verizonwireless.com/news. For inquiries call 800-922-0204.

students’, that got us the No. 1 position on the Daily Beast rankings.”

He believes the Daily Beast survey skews other rankings.

“Other studies use informal surveys, but those survey answers are heavily influenced by the Daily Beast calling us the No. 1 party school,” he said.

The representative believes if the university “showed more discretion” or handled the alcohol citations in-house through

the conduct office instead of bringing formal charges, “everyone would be better off.”

In 2010, 100 university presidents, united in their belief of a societal shift, wrote to the federal government asking to lower the drinking age. They believed students will drink regardless of underage laws and that making most students’ consumption illegal simply drives the activity un-

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PHOTOS OF THE GAME Check out additional photos from WVU’s latest game on The Daily Athenaeum’s Facebook page.

CONTACT US Newsroom 304-293-5092 or DAnewsroom@mail.wvu.edu Advertising 304-293-4141 or DA-Ads@mail.wvu.edu Classifieds 304-293-4141 or DA-Classifieds@mail.wvu.edu Fax 304-293-6857

ON THE INSIDE West Virginia sophomore running back Andrew Buie’s 207-yard, two-touchdown performance against Texas surprised the Longhorn defense.

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While last weekend’s reports of 35 malicious street fires set across Morgantown have received national attention, fire departments across the state are working to reflect fires in a different light this week.

The West Virginia Fire Department and National Fire Protection Agency have teamed together to host Fire Prevention Week.

The West Virginia Fire Department wants to ensure that residents are taking the steps necessary to ensure their homes are safe.

“West Virginia has an extremely high fire death rate. In fact, we rate in the top twelve of the nation.

Last year alone, we lost 64 people when most of these fires could have been prevented,” said Carol Nolte, public education division of the West Virginia Fire

Department.

The fire department is stressing “having two ways out” of a fire in this year’s campaign.

There are a number of pointers the fire department is encouraging citizens to follow.

Some of the main tips for fire prevention include having a home escape plan, testing smoke alarms within the home and practicing fire drills with children regularly.

“While preventing home fires in our state is always our number one priority, it’s not always possible,” said State Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis.

“West Virginians need to provide the best protection to keep their homes and families safe in the event of a fire. This can be achieved by developing an escape plan you practice regularly and equipping homes with life-saving technologies like home

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NO LOOKING AHEAD The No. 4 West Virginia football team isn’t overlooking an unranked Texas Tech team this week.

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2 | NEWS

Wednesday October 10, 2012

Race between Romney, Obama still all about Ohio

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks during a campaign stop at the Koch Family Farm Tuesday in Van Meter, Iowa.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It’s still all about Ohio.

After a strong debate performance, Republican challenger Mitt Romney is intensifying his efforts in the state that’s critical to his White House hopes, while President Barack Obama works to hang on to the polling edge he’s had here for weeks.

Both candidates campaigned hard in the state Tuesday, the last day of voter registration ahead of Election Day, now just four weeks away.

“Find at least one person who voted for Barack Obama last time and convince them to come join our team,” Romney told voters in Van Meter, Iowa, before hurrying eastward to make a similar pitch in Ohio,

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His team, Bloomington University, held one of the best records in Division II from the previous season.

Sims was never worried about how his teammates would react but was scared

where he was campaigning with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Obama, in Columbus, called out, “All right, Buckeyes, we need you.” His campaign had buses nearby, ready to ferry students or other supporters to registration centers.

As Obama wooed Ohio State University students here and Romney focused on the Democratic bastion of Cuyahoga County to the north, there were signs the president’s Ohio advantage was narrowing. A new CNN poll showed Obama leading Romney 51 percent to 47 percent among likely Ohio voters. And Republican strategists familiar with Romney’s internal polling contended the race was even closer – within a sin-

gle percentage point – as the candidate enjoyed a postdebate surge of support.

“I promise you he’s back in the game in Ohio,” said Charlie Black, an informal Romney campaign adviser.

Like other Republicans, he credits Romney’s strong debate appearance last week as the reason for an uptick in national polling. And Romney advisers maintain they’re seeing evidence of that in the battleground states most likely to decide the election, Ohio among them.

“There isn’t any question that he has breathed new life and new energy into the Republican Party,” Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Tuesday on a conference call with reporters. “We’re seeing that there is greater in-

tensity among Republicans and a great willingness to get out and vote and participate than we’re seeing with Democrats.”

With a hefty 18 electoral votes, Ohio is such a key state for Romney that one top adviser has dubbed it “the ball game” as the Republican looks to string together enough state victories to amass the 270 Electoral College votes needed to take the White House. No Republican has won the presidency without this Midwestern state, and if Romney were to lose here, he would have to carry every other battleground state except tiny New Hampshire.

Romney has far fewer state-by-state paths to the White House than Obama, who still has several routes

to victory should he lose here.

Given the stakes and with just 28 days left in the campaign, Romney’s schedule highlights his increased focus on the state: He’s spending four of the next five days in Ohio, ahead of the second presidential debate in New York next Tuesday. Running mate Paul Ryan squares off against Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday for the sole debate featuring the No. 2’s on the tickets.

Obama was being greeted in Columbus – for a rally at Ohio State University – by enormous letters that spelled out “vote early,” a plea to the young voters who buoyed the president’s bid in 2008. He arrived from the West Coast, where he had been raising millions of dol-

lars for the campaign.

Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki dismissed the impact of polls showing a tighter race, saying Democrats always expected the race here and elsewhere to tighten ahead of Election Day. “We have blinders on,” she told reporters traveling on Air Force One. “We’re implementing our own game plan.”

Illustrating the competitive nature of Ohio, no presidential battleground has been more saturated with television advertising.

The campaigns and outside groups had spent more than $141 million on TV ads in Ohio through the beginning of October, one of the highest per-person spending rates in the country.

it would have negative consequences on the team’s performance.

“I didn’t think that me coming out to that group was going to benefit the team,” Sims said. “I wasn’t planning on coming out to them, but they came out to me.”

Sims went on to graduate law school and became an attorney.

In April 2009, Sims got a

phone call from a man running a website called Outsports.com, which promotes gay rights within the professional sports community.

Sims agreed to be interviewed by the website, and his email inbox blew up right away.

“They did not tell me what the extent about it would be,” Sims said. “For the first three months I had an e-mail every

7 minutes. Do the math.”

Since then Sims has dedicated a large portion of his life to helping people from every corner of the world come out as homosexual.

“I started meeting with a group of psychologists and psychiatrists,” Sims said.

“Now, no matter what state you are in, I can send you to a decent resource.”

Sims describes himself

as being a Benjamin Franklin junkie growing up. When he got a job at the Philadelphia Bar Association, an association of layers, he took on the job to amend the association’s charter, written by Benjamin Franklin in 1802.

“The first thing I did was to amend that charter, to make it gender neutral, take ‘he,’ ‘him’ and ‘his’ and make it gender neutral,” Sims said. “I

am a die hard feminist.”

In January, Sims will swear the oath to become the first openly gay LGBT State Legislator of the 128th district in Philadelphia, a seat previously held by none other than Benjamin Franklin himself.

To learn more about Sims’ campaign, visit http://www. sims4pa.com.

cord, according to the representative, that charge must still be explained when applying to medical or law school or even applying for certain jobs, such as positions in the federal government.

The group does not believe there is malicious intent by the administration or by the city.

“The WVU PD has a difficult job and serves an important function, though certain practices are misguided,” he said.

The representative believes the UPD is acting without considering future consequences, and the “round number of 100 citations” issued on Student Move-in Weekend suggests a quota of citations officers must meet.

However, according to police records, from Aug. 17-19, approximately 125 underage drinking citations, more than 50 public intoxication citations and 11 nuisance party citations were issued by both campus and city police.

“There just seems to be little acknowledgement of how these charges can hurt students’ careers while also damaging the school’s reputation,” the representative said. “Because these rankings are based on citations, every citation given and every student you tell to stop

drinking only increases the party school reputation. It’s a solution that creates the problem.”

University Police Chief Bob Roberts said UPD officers enforce state law just as they are sworn to do.

“Our officers issue violations based on the state code,” he said. “We issue citations in lieu of going to jail. The code allows us to do that.”

The West Virginia state code 60-6-9, section B allows officers to issue citations to publicly intoxicated individuals.

In an interview, Roberts disagreed with statements made by the representative.

“How can we issue less citations for crimes committed in our presence?” he said. “We don’t arrest everybody that we encounter, and there is no quota (for arrests or citations.)”

Roberts recognized differing solutions for the problem of underage drinking, but he can’t see them being legally viable.

“I can look at these examples and say ‘we don’t cite this person,’ and if they end up getting hurt, then it opens up liability to us,” he said.

The group believes this is a problem that needs to be discussed further.

“I think the students, like us, are intimidated to talk

about this issue openly and to stand up to figures of authority because we don’t want to be pegged as antiWVU or anti-WVU PD, because we aren’t,” the representative said. “We just believe the administration is acting against their own stated interests.”

The representative also believes there may be a misconception that the student group is against students having fun or the party school ranking.

“While the ranking does hurt the value of a degree from WVU and affect student safety by the atmosphere it creates, such as the incidents after the win over Texas, we are actually advocating for students that are not a danger to themselves or others to be let alone or at least not have a mark on their permanent record for what is a societal norm,” the representative said.

As an unofficial student organization, the group plans to meet with student groups to assist their research in this issue before putting forth a proposition to the University administration.

They encourage students to join this conversation by joining their Facebook group, “End Over-Citation of WVU Students.”

Speaker to explore ‘healthy’ lifestyles What if actions you think are healthy are actually killing you?

Dr. David Agus, professor and award-winning author, believes some people have misconceptions about healthy habits, and he’s coming to West Virginia University to talk about them.

Agus is visiting as part of the Festival of Ideas lecture series and will be speaking at the Erickson Alumni Center tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Agus is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California, and he is regarded as one of the world’s leading cancer and biomedical researchers.

In January, he released

his No. 1 New York Times bestseller, “The End of Illness.”

The book examines the ways people go about their daily lives, thinking they have healthier lifestyles than they actually do.

Agus offers radical suggestions on how “healthy” lifestyles can have fatal consequences in the future.

People looking to discover how multivitamins and supplements could significantly increase the risk of cancer in the future or why sitting down all day despite being on a workout schedule might actually be worse than smoking should attend Agus’ lecture tonight.

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According to the Daily Beast, West Virginia University has an undergraduate enrollment of about 22,711.

In the most recent school year, there were 1,501 disciplinary actions involving alcohol and 104 involving drugs on campus. Concerning arrests, there were 551 involving alcohol and 205 involving drugs on campus.

Using the numbers supplied by the Daily Beast, the student group has estimated there are roughly 2,000 students in a four-year period who received misdemeanor charges for underage consumption or public intoxication.

According to the representative and assuming some students may receive more than one charge, it is estimated that about one in every 35 students who make it to graduation will have a criminal record along with their degree from WVU. “All this abnormally high number does is hurt the reputation of the school while damaging the future careers of the students unnecessarily,” the representative said.

Even if a charge is expunged from students’ re-

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Continued from page 1 felt like I was doing something that would help him, which was a really good feeling.”

Kari said she believes the survey will help ensure justice.

“I hope that when this position is presented, it will really hit the parole board hard, and they’ll realize how many people want (Vantrease) to stay in prison for his full sentence,” she said.

Kari said she is touched by the support, even from

complete strangers.

“My brother can’t speak, and he can’t stand up for himself, and it’s great that so many people would stand up for my brother to get him justice,” she said.

“I could never repay these people, but all I can say is that they’ve changed so much for my family and I really appreciate everything everyone has done.”

Vantrease goes up for parole again in 2013.

To learn more about the petition, visit http://www. change.org/petitions/denyparole-to-austin-vantrease. bryan.bumgardner@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 fire sprinklers and smoke alarms.”

Nolte said ensuring residents have two ways out is the key to keeping safe in the event of a fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, “It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds.

What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames? That’s why hav-

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ing two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s theme focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice.”

Fire Prevention Week began Oct. 7 and will continue until Oct. 13.

The West Virginia fire department has been promoting this week since 1922. They believe there is a strong need for fire prevention in homes, and residents should take the proper steps to stay safe.

For more information visit www.firemarshal. wv.gov. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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UNDERGROUND SOUND

‘Salute Me or Shoot Me 4’ Waka Flocka Flame «««

‘Until the Quiet Comes’ Flying Lotus ««««

‘State Hospital’ Frightened Rabbit «««

Like most other paramount names in hiphop (with Jay-Z and Kanye being the only notable exclusions), Waka Flocka Flame’s studio albums aren’t what you’d call “good.”

The production credits read like a phone book, and the track orders are so formulaic, they are almost predictable.

So, to truly find authentic hip-hop, even hip-hop made by those at the upper echelons of the game, you have to look to where it all started: the mix tape.

On the 26 year-old rapper’s latest tape, “Salute Me or Shoot Me 4: Banned in America,” Waka almost totally abandons the aggressive bark and driving anger that has defined him thus far.

Instead, Waka transitions into what can only be described as a joyous, delightful victory lap.

Even though the content of this tape can be easily reduced down to weed, pills, money and girls, no one is listening to Waka because he’s a great lyricist; they listen because he’s an undeniable force.

His music is meant to rattle trunks, shake windows and be shouted as loudly as possible.

Despite the constant head-scratching and attempts at “think pieces” from the blogosphere, Waka defies analysis, mostly because there isn’t anything to analyze. His music isn’t something that’s meant to be mulled over and contemplated – it’s meant to be felt and experienced.

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Steven Ellison, aka Flying Lotus from Warp Records, is an important contender in the electronic scene .

His experimental, left-field hip-hop rhythms, expansive atmospheres and creative sound design have set a high bar for those following his path, and his latest release does not deviate from the tested path.

Ellison’s fourth LP, “Until the Quiet Comes,” is possibly Flying Lotus’s greatest work to date.

Although much of the record has a chill attitude, it is sequenced with excellence and provides a great listen worthy of replay.

Flying Lotus has evolved from a disc jockey who dabbles in fascinating sound design into a full-fledged music icon armed with the ability to capture you and take you on a journey.

Although his progressions are minimalist, his record has a larger focus on jazz and soul this time around. There is a lot to be said for Ellison’s perfectly imperfect drumbeat swings that create such a captivating and interestingly groovy effect, and Ellison has done much more in terms of harmonies. The album is mostly instrumental, but it does feature a few soul and jazz singers.

Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner’s impressive basslines dominate about half of the album. You will also hear jazz pianist Austin Peralta, Thom Yorke (Radiohead) and singers Niki Randa and Erkah Badu.

Simply put, you must listen to this album if you love ambient chill-out electronic. Ellison’s mix of hi-fi and saturated sound has truly crafted a divine masterpiece on “Until the Quiet Comes.”

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Scottish indie-rock band Frightened Rabbit revisits tales of loneliness and hope on their recent EP, “State Hospital.”

Released in September under Atlantic Records, the quintet decided to combine their storytelling efforts for the five-track compilation that is best labeled as “band rarities.”

The Glasgow natives, whose music is layered with dark emotion and subtle optimism, are often characterized by fragile sentiments and honest lyricism. Frontman Scott Hutchinson has trademarked his thick accent with wailing sincerity to deliver “State Hospital,” a complex but pleasantly mature EP. Its first official release since 2010’s “The Winter of Mixed Drinks,” the five-piece remains gloomy but reverts back to their strongly narrative compositions found on the wildly relatable “Midnight Organ Fight.”

In preparation for an upcoming full-length LP, the title track of “State Hospital” proves to project their emotional sound at its best and remains the only song to be featured on the new album.

“Boxing Night” keeps the group’s offbeat instrumental elements intact while lyrically creating a sunnier disposition that assures a love lost isn’t necessarily all doom.

Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat joins in on vocals for the ending track, “Wedding Gloves,” a dreary lo-fi track that’s a rather flat and disappointing finale to an otherwise well-received EP. A positive look into the future of Frightened Rabbit, “State Hospital” paves a stark but encouraging path for the anticipated full-length release.

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NBC regroups under Comcast with new cuts, spending LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC slashes Jay Leno’s “Tonight” pay in half, but forks out more than $8 billion to renew its broadcast rights to Sunday Night Football.

Rumors swirl about a salary cut for Matt Lauer and Alec Baldwin tweets an offer to cut his salary, even as the network gambles on a $4.4 billion bid for the Olympics.

Is this any way to run a network that’s been stuck at No. 4 in the prime-time ratings for eight seasons?

Yes, according to observers, who say NBC is making the right moves by saving where it can and spending where it should under new owner Comcast Corp.

“I’m impressed they’re both taking all these creative shots and exercising financial discipline,” said Garth Ancier, a network veteran who helped launch Fox and was an entertainment chief at NBC. Stephen Burke, Comcast vice president and NBCUniversal CEO, “knows where to spend money and where not to,” Ancier said.

But steps including Leno’s pay cut (to a still-enviable $15 million) and “Tonight” staff reductions raised eyebrows and this question: Is NBC returning to the chokehold on costs that was in place under previous CEO Jeff Zucker, when viewership spiraled downward?

The ill-fated experiment of putting “Tonight” at 10 p.m. instead of more costly drama series was one example of Zucker’s programming approach.

Barclays Capital analyst Anthony DiClemente cautions against a “cynical” reading of NBC’s position.

Particularly in a TV universe fragmented by cable and satellite, “management is looking to be as efficient as possible when they look at program expenses,” DiClemente said.

In fact, NBC under Bob Greenblatt, the new entertainment chief who took over last year, the network has shown promising, if very early, signs of a ratings rebound.

“NBC has made a really impressive recovery from the last-place broadcast network to having a fall schedule that put them in first place” in the fall season’s kickoff week, DiClemente said. The network slipped to No. 2 in the second week among total viewers but held the top spot among the

advertiser-favored young adult audience.

Using the Summer Olympics as a springboard for its fall lineup, NBC cracked the top 10 with the J.J. Abrams thriller “Revolution” and returning singing show “The Voice,” and scored with the Matthew Perry freshman comedy “Go On,” which landed in the top 20.

Burke, in charge of NBCUniversal since cable TV giant Comcast’s 2011 takeover, told a conference call with analysts last month that NBC, which he said is averaging $1 billion less in operating profits annually than the other major broadcasters, ABC, CBS and Fox, is his top priority for the coming year among properties that include cable channels, the Universal Pictures movie studio and theme parks.

“There’s really no reason for that (competitive difference), other than we need to make better shows, we need to schedule them better, we need to rebuild NBC brick-by-brick, which is the process we’re going through right now,” he said.

The network is shelling out big for dramas such as “Smash,” which reportedly cost $7.5 million to produce, and for premiere sports events and reality shows like “The Voice” that invite live viewing to overcome ad skipping.

But the corporate wallet isn’t open wide for all.

Programs that are slipping in the ratings and those with ballooning budgets are at risk of the fiscal axe. A traditional place to start is with “talent,” the on-camera performers who may find their designer belts among the first to be tightened because they represent a hefty share of a show’s budget.

Leno falls in that camp and, according to one report, Lauer of “Today” might find himself there as well, although the show quickly denied that. Baldwin of “30 Rock” tried a preemptory move, offering to take a pay cut to keep the sitcom on the air.

Greenblatt, who declined to comment for this story, told The Wall Street Journal that the recent “Tonight” cuts were needed to restore the show’s budget to pre2009, when it made its shortlived, costlier foray into prime-time competition.

But its fortunes are dimming in the increasingly

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Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, is interviewed by host Jay Leno on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ in Burbank, Calif. NBC has cut the salary of the popular late night talk show host in an an effort by new owner Comcast Corp., to reboot the network. crowded late-night arena despite its top-rated status.

“Tonight,” which brought in $460 million in ad dollars in 2007, was down to $161 million in 2011, according to Kantar Media. It made $4 million less in the first half of 2012 than it did for the same period last year.

Given the changing media marketplace, retrenching isn’t unusual. David Letterman, Leno’s rival on CBS’ “Late Show,” accepted a significant pay cut in 2009.

Another key NBC franchise, “Today,” is finding itself on shaky ratings ground after 15 years at the top. Since the beginning of July, “Today” has lost each week in the ratings to “Good Morning America,” with the exception of the two weeks NBC was in London for the Olympics.

A continued downward slide could make NBC question the deal it gave Lauer earlier this year for a reported increase from $17 million to $25 million annually.

The network might suggest to its host that “the show is not doing the same numbers. Would you take a reduction given that situation?” Ancier speculated.

It’s far from unusual, he said, and something he himself has done. As the WB network’s onetime programming chief, he took a hard look at the costs of “Seventh Heaven,” the network’s aging and most expensive series.

“At a certain point, it didn’t make sense to keep airing it unless we could get the costs down. We asked the cast to an equal reduc-

tion” by percentage, Ancier said. Or, as he put it, “everyone has to take a haircut.”

Baldwin’s offer to take a 20 percent reduction in his reported $15 million “30 Rock” salary, however, looks to be grounded more in the grand gesture than reality.

Never a ratings success, the Tina Fey comedy did bring NBC the prestige of multiple Emmy Awards and enough viewers to warrant continued production to reach the threshold for lucrative syndication. NBC has declared this abbreviated seventh season to be the show’s last.

The ratings explain the decision. Last week’s debut was the lowest-ever for “30 Rock” with 3.5 million viewers, a number dwarfed by the 15-plus million that tune to top-rated sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” on CBS. Even before the Comcast acquisition, “30 Rock” cleverly mocked the company as KableTown, headed by the erratic, glad-handing CEO Hank Hooper (Ken Howard) who holds the fate of network executive Jack Donaghy (Baldwin) in his hands.

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Super PAC spending must be reigned in West Virginia citizens gathered at the state’s capitol Tuesday to voice their dissent on Citizens United and deliver signed petitions appealing to the legislature to consider a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment.

Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission, decided in 2010 by the U.S. Supreme Court, decided first amendment rights granted in the constitution prohibit the government from enforcing limits on political expenditures by corporations or unions. By

granting corporate entities and other bodies the ability to utilize money as free speech, an unprecedented amount of campaign spending is freely part of the current political process.

This will mark the first presidential election since the passage and approval of Citizens United. The case has also opened the door for another mode of securing campaign capital – namely, Super PACs. Political Action Committees are defined as any organization that campaigns for or against candidates,

platforms, initiatives or legislation. In the eyes of the federal government, an organization becomes a PAC once it spends more than $1,000 in the name of furthering its political ideals.

Super PACs take this practice to the extreme.

While it’s important to remember that Super PACs cannot make donations to political campaigns or parties, they are allowed to spend independently of these entities. They’re also capable of raising unlimited amounts of money from corporations, unions

or individuals.

In the 2012 Republican primaries, Super PACs spent more money than any candidate’s campaign. “Restore Our Future,” one of the larger Super PACs credited with supporting the Romney campaign, as spent more than $40 million this election cycle.

The egregious level of unregulated spending allowed by Citizens United has created a divide in the electorate that inherently favors those who are able to spend large amounts of money in the interest of po-

litical campaigns.

Since their creation, Super PACs have historically outspent traditional campaigns 2-1, and many conceal the identities of their donors – further obscuring the true nature of these organizations.

Regardless of political affiliation, most citizens may be able to agree that the inequity of a decision that allows such unquestioned overspending is detrimental to the democratic process.

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President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at The Ohio State University Oval in Columbus, Ohio Tuesday.

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The Obama administration needs to provide a clear answer about the contradicting statements it has issued regarding the clear lack of security at the US Consulate in Libya prior to last month’s attack.

While the media continues to largely ignore the gravity of the matter, the cold, hard truth is we were not prepared for what happened Sept. 11 at the U.S. Consulate in Libya.

The cost was steep – a dead ambassador, another

diplomat and two former Navy SEALs – in what was now clearly a planned attack from some kind of terrorist entity. Most fingers point toward Al Qaeda in the Maghreb.

The original position of the administration was that it was a “spontaneous” attack, for which no one could have really been prepared. Furthermore, they attributed the “spontaneous” attack to the video mocking the Muslim Prophet Muhammad.

While there can be no doubt the mentioned video caused mass outrage in the Muslim world, it cannot, however, be used as the reason Ambassador Ste-

vens and the others were brutally murdered.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice explained the attack this way during a statement she issued at the U.N. That notion has essentially been entirely debunked. Now, the heat is on her and others in the administration from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. After pressure began to build, the administration finally changed its tune and conceded it was indeed a terrorist attack. Still,the spin has not stopped there.

According to the Washington Post, a number of sensitive documents were recently found that detail

the situation at the consulate prior to the attack, such as Ambassador Steven’s itinerary, the identity of several Libyan guards who had been contracted to protect the consulate and, most importantly, evidence that the U.S. Embassy requested more security out of fear of an attack based on actual intelligence assessments. These documents contradict essentially everything the administration has laid out.

Now, out of nowhere, administration officials have said they went solely off the intelligence at hand to base their belief it was spontaneous. If there was a request by the embassy

for more security based off of intelligence they had, what does that say about the administration’s stance on their intelligence?

Either the intelligence is clearly faulty or the administration is trying to purposely sweep this huge intelligence failure under the rug, strictly for fear of the consequences. If what the administration said is true, then heads should be rolling at the U.S. State Department and the various intelligence agencies.

If the latter is true, then heads within the administration itself need to start rolling, and the necessary policy makers, including the President, need to be

held responsible.

Despite this strong criticism of the administration’s contradicting stances, we must not be so quick to jump to the worstcase conclusion, which is the administration actively knew about the threats of a terrorist attack and not only did anything to prevent it, but also actively covered it up after the fact.

We are in a country where you are innocent until proven guilty.

In this case, that is the Obama Administration, and at least personally, I will wait until I see actually definitive results before I cast my final judgments on the matter at hand.

Increasing national debt poses potential burden for taxpayers Christopher Ponicki Daily Illini

You’ve heard the recent news that our national debt just topped $16 trillion. It’s a major issue today, and it has major repercussions for our future.

How much is $16 trillion? To put it in perspective, $16 trillion would buy Apple, Inc. 25 times.

It would buy the Chicago Cubs more than 9,000 times or pay this year’s undergraduate tuition for

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more than 1.3 billion University of Illinois students.

It’s a lot of money.

The national debt is currently exceeding our nation’s GDP. This means that even if our government collected every penny our economy reels in, it still would not even cover the debt our government has created.

Even though part of the debt issue was created under the Bush Administration because of the wars that were waged, the amount of debt that President Bush created in eight years was doubled under

the Obama Administration in only four years.

The main contributor in Obama’s Administration debt explosion was the socalled “stimulus,” which showed little to no to bad results as key economic indicators point out.

The issue here is that our government is spending money recklessly, and the taxpayers suffer the consequences and eventually foot the bill.

If it is not from the taxpayers’ wallets then it is either lent from foreign investors or simply just printing more money with

nothing to hold the value of our currency.

If the foreign countries lending us money take away our credit card, it could have disastrous effects.

How can we trust the government with our money when it is wasting it and putting a burden on us in the future due to their negligence?

Who is going to pay back this debt? We are. We paid taxes for the government to throw away on pointless social programs and “stimulus.” Now, we will have to pay more taxes in

the future to foot the bill for this wasteful spending.

If we spread out the debt amongst the population, each citizen will have to fork over nearly $52,000.

When considering just the taxpayers, each would have to pay $140,500. That number is going up, and that means taxes are going up. Higher taxes on business means they will hire fewer people, which means fewer jobs for us when we graduate. It is a potentially devastating cycle.

The issue with the role of the government is still

a top priority that many are concerned about and is a top issue in the election. Republicans want to cut spending, help businesses create more jobs and hire more people and begin to pay down the national debt. It is economically proven that by reducing the size of government and by decreasing taxes, economic expansion will be possible.

In the long run, we will begin to see the debt clock move backward and our nation will move forward as the economic powerhouse.

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR

BORN TODAY If ever you were to have a proclivity for intensity and drama, it would be this year. You easily could be mistaken for a drama queen or king. Communication, especially with those close to you, forces your mind’s eye to see beyond its current vista. Good luck comes through openness and detachment. Travel and/or education also will play a significant role in your life this year. Be careful not to overspend in your grandiose mood, or else you could end up being unhappy when you return to your normal self.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You might want to let a difficult situation alone and instead watch how others work through it.

Listen to your inner voice. Do not avoid incoming calls, especially as it is likely that you will hear good news.

Tonight: Paint the town red.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Your home life always is important, and you go out of your way to maintain a steady domestic life. Having priorities is important, but handling the other areas of your life is equally imperative. A friend or loved one has an unusually creative suggestion. Tonight: Mosey on home.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You make that extra effort, and others respond accordingly. Use positive thinking in order to manifest a wish.

Your thoughts and words have an effect. An older relative or boss could be evasive, yet you know that he or she demands a lot. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHH Curb a need to go overboard. You

might feel quite touched by someone’s thoughtfulness. You also feel unusually secure when dealing with this person. Don’t worry so much about tension between you and a child or new friend. You cannot change his or her personality. Tonight: Use some self-discipline.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Thoughts that come to you in your sleep might be unusually significant right now. A close friend might be the perfect person to share this information with, as he or she could give you feedback. You very well might be able to manifest this idea, but on your schedule. Tonight: All smiles.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH You might not want to be an active participant in what goes on today, as you could be thinking about a proposal. A boss or higher-up has a lot to share.

This person has been observing you, and feels as if you are giving 100 percent of yourself. Your presence encourages others to break past boundaries. Tonight: Not to be found.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Zero in on priorities. You cannot get past a problem without first having a discussion with a key resource. You might be making judgments that could prevent you from accomplishing an important goal. News comes in through a call or an email that delights you to no end. Tonight: First, find your friends. The rest will happen naturally.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH You understand your role in a project, and you don’t hesitate to do what is needed to accomplish the end results. A partner teams up with you and helps you accomplish more. A brainstorming session will open up a

ACROSS 1 Aphid’s meal 4 Marsh bird 9 Neil Simon’s “__ Suite” 14 Communication at Gallaudet U. 15 Concert venue 16 Bona fide 17 *Role in the films “Wichita” and “Tombstone” 19 Opposite of apr s 20 Place for un chapeau 21 Miracle-__ 22 Get-up-and-go 23 Opera featuring Iago 25 Lint collector 27 It may be set or set off 29 Glowing, perhaps 30 Cleaning closet item 33 Nautical pole 35 Spry 37 Will Smith title role 38 French noble 39 Trail behind 40 Grape-growing spot 42 Back when 43 Put to shame 45 Mutineer 46 Neither mate 47 Noisy quarrel 48 “Hotel Rwanda” tribe 50 Compote ingredient 52 Fired on 55 __ of Gibraltar 58 Source of lean red meat 60 Pertaining to planes 61 Pope after Sergius II 62 Rip to pieces, and a hint to what’s hidden in the answers to this puzzle’s starred clues 64 Lexus competitor 65 Malady with swelling 66 “Norma __” 67 Potter’s apparatus 68 “Count me out” 69 Part of DOS: Abbr.

DOWN 1 Managed 2 So far 3 *Protection for jousters 4 “Mangia!”

5 Genetics pioneer Mendel

6 Derri re 7 2001 bankruptcy filer 8 Brew source 9 *2000s documentary whose first episode was “From Pole to Pole” 10 Video game stage 11 Ice cream thickener 12 Criticize with barbs 13 DOJ employee 18 “We want to hear the story” 22 Devil’s work 24 *One who was held up, most likely 26 Land 28 Mozambique neighbor 30 *Indoor antenna 31 Lotion addition 32 Gibson __ 33 Diagnostic test 34 Comic strip possum 36 Beetle juice?

41 Lather again 44 Flu fighter’s episode 49 Seizes unlawfully 50 Renaissance __ 51 Start a hole

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door, though you might feel hesitant to walk through it. Tonight: Up late!

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHHH Let your mind expand as you play around with a certain situation. You might start to see a situation far differently, or in many different ways, as a result. Someone you like and who is lucky for you suddenly appears. Make plans to get together as soon as possible. Tonight: Reach out for someone at a distance.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Deal with individuals directly. The conversations that ensue will demonstrate their caring. Team up with someone who has the same goals as you, but offers something different. Your instincts are excellent, so follow through on a hunch. Tonight: Brainstorm over dinner.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHHH You’ll discover much more of what is happening with others. You could get feedback from loved ones when trying to make plans. You suddenly might realize how much fun you could have with a certain person. Schedule a meeting for as late as possible. Tonight: Spontaneity works well.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH You have a lot to do, and you will get it done -- as long as you do not allow someone to distract you. Your imagination could lead you down some interesting paths today, even literal ones. Understand why a partner might be negative about one of your suggestions. Tonight: Get to the gym.

BORN TODAY Singer/dancer/actor Ben Vereen (1946), actor Peter Coyote (1941)

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Slightly Stoopid to play MET Theatre

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California-based reggae outfit Slightly Stoopid will bring its high-energy performance to West Virginia Sunday at Morgantown’s Metropolitan Theatre.

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With more than a decade of experience, Slightly Stoopid promises to please the Morgantown crowd.

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Slightly Stoopid frontman Miles Doughty pumps up the crowd during the group’s 2012 Unity Tour.

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It’s time to get stoopid.

California reggae band Slightly Stoopid will play the Morgantown Metropolitan Theatre Sunday at 7 p.m.

The group, which is notorious among fans of recreational marijuana, is consistently stereotyped in music pop culture circles, but the band’s drummer, Ryan “RyMo” Moran describes the band in a different way.

“There’s so much worry and fear in the world, and we’re trying to let people forget about that and let us joke around, be nerds and just entertain you,” Moran said.

Moran asserts the group’s main purpose is to entertain and provide a relaxing atmosphere for the crowd to enjoy some good tunes.

“If anything, that’s our common theme of the band,” Moran said. “Have them leave a little lighter than when they walked through the door.”

Rather than simply confining to the stereotype of a stoner reggae group, Moran feels Slightly Stoopid is more a result of the group’s Southern California style. “(We are) definitely a product of our environment – you know, surfing, skateboarding and listening to all different styles of music,” he said.

The band, which boasts a mix of punk, reggae and electronic, started out with two high school students, Miles

Doughty and Kyle McDonald – the two lead vocalists.

The group signed with Skunk Records, the brainchild of the late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell.

The band realized the need to expand its membership, and Moran joined the crew, along with four other incredibly talented musicians. This collaboration contributed to Slightly Stoopid’s sound with an arrangement of saxophone, trumpet, keyboards and the congas.

With this lineup, Moran promises even though the touring life can become repetitive and mundane, fans are in for a treat.

“Chaos,” Moran said. “Fullon chaos.”

Shortly after leaving Skunk Records, the band created their own label, Stoopid Records. The group has been both creating its own music and signing up-and-coming groups .

In Moran’s opinion, an independent label was the only way Slightly Stoopid could perfect both their sound and give back to their loyal fan base.

Describing the music industry as a marketing ploy, Moran said he believes an independent label is the best route to continued success in the business.

“When you take the independent route, you’re not going to go from zero to hero in a week,” Moran said “We’re trying to create a career and not a flash in the pan.”

While this may be the case,

Moran also notes hardships associated with taking the road less traveled.

“By maintaining our independence, it’s been a harder road, absolutely,” Moran said.

“But we play our music, playing shows over and over, going through little towns and cities all over the country – and now the world.”

Along with this business side of the group, Slightly Stoopid reaps the benefits of full creative control, which they fully used in their latest studio album, “Top of the World.”

“We would start the writing process and the recording process with just one or two of us, so we were sort of able to define the shape of each song,” Moran said.

With this new approach, the continuity of each song on the album was able to have its own distinct definition and form.

You’ll just have to check out Slightly Stoopid Oct. 14 to judge the final product.

If Moran’s words are any indication, the show will be a high-octane affair sure to put a smile on your face.

“When we show up, we just like to bring a high-energy show, and you know, just have a good time, relax and enjoy the music,” Moran said.

For information about ticket sales, stop by the Creative Arts Center box office in the Mountainlair and on the Evansdale campus or visit ticketmaster.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Freshman safety Karl Joseph, left, and senior cornerback Pat Miller, middle, celebrate with fans following West Virginia’s win against Texas.

No. 4 West Virginia not overlooking unranked Texas Tech this week

By Nick Arthur

associate Sports Editor

Taking it one game at a time has been a common theme among the West Virginia football team over the past couple of years.

In fact, it’s cliche.

But fresh off one of its biggest road wins in recent years and with a matchup against No. 5 Kansas State looming in the headlights, the No. 4 Mountaineers could be overlooking their tilt with unranked Texas Tech this Saturday.

But is this a “trap game”?

“I don’t understand what a trap game means,” said head coach Dana Holgorsen. “You play the same every week. If you don’t have the ability to understand that every week is the same, you get beat.”

Much like their head coach, many members of the West Virginia football team had never heard of the term trap game.

“I didn’t even know what it was at first,” said freshman linebacker Isaiah Bruce. “I don’t think any of us think about the game like that at all because every single game, in order for us to reach our goal,

we have to win every single one. So, we are going to prepare just like every other week. It doesn’t matter who we’re playing.”

Even though the Red Raiders aren’t ranked this week, they did find themselves in the top 25 a week ago before a home loss to Oklahoma.

The Mountaineers are fully aware of the talented product that will oppose them this weekend in Lubbock, Texas.

Because of this, many players don’t see how anyone could consider this a “trap game.”

“Trap game? It’s Texas

Tech. They’re a good team,” said junior safety Darwin Cook. “This is the most together team I’ve probably been around in my life.”

Cook’s senior quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate agrees.

“There is really nothing to look past,” said Geno Smith.

“It’s going to be a new atmosphere for a lot of us in a venue versus new coaches.

It’s a new experience.”

Last year, though, players admitted they may have overlooked a road matchup with Syracuse – a game the No. 15 Mountaineers lost 49-23.

But the fact that West Virginia is in a new conference facing opponents it has never seen before makes it difficult for the team to look past anyone.

“You don’t know what to expect,” Cook said. “They don’t know you, and you don’t know them, so it’s just going to be a good ball game.”

Smith also credits the leadership style of this team for preventing such games as the shocking loss to the Orange in 2011.

“I believe we have a great group of leaders to lead this team, from the coaching staff

down to the players,” Smith said. “We’re not going to look past anyone. Because as I’ve always said, it’s not a marathon; it’s a sprint.”

So, when the Mountaineers take the field Saturday afternoon, don’t expect an emotional letdown.

“Every game, you should come out with the same mindset you had the game before,” said senior cornerback Pat Miller. “You have to respect every opponent … Every game you just come out like it’s your last game.” nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 1 West Virginia sets records in win over No. 6 Army by michael carvelli sports editor

As the West Virginia rifle team entered its first match of the season last week against Army, head coach Jon Hammond wasn’t completely sure what to expect from his team.

With several young shooters and a roster full of people who had never shot against Army before, Hammond thought it would be interesting to see how his team responded to its first big test of the season.

They responded well, breaking a school record in

the Mountaineers’ 4,7094,631 victory over the Black Knights.

“It wasn’t just a good win for us; it was a fantastic start to the season,” Hammond said. “Obviously, any time you can shoot a school record, you got a great result. I was really happy to see some great performances across the board.”

The score broke the previous record of 4,704 West Virginia shot three times during the 2010-11 season.

Scores like that were something that became common for the Mountaineers that season, as

they were led by then-junior Nicco Campriani to a second-place finish in the NCAA championships that season.

Those Mountaineers put together three-straight 4,704 matches to close the season and Great American Rifle Conference championships.

Hammond said seeing this year’s team put up such a staggering number this early in the season is a great indication of the amount of potential it has this season.

“I probably didn’t expect us to shoot like this right away in the first match,” Hammond said. “There

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are going to be days when not everyone’s going to be on the same page like this, so we’re trying not to get too carried away by the big scores.

“At the same time, it definitely shows where this team can go.”

Senior Petra Zublasing led the Mountaineers against Army Sunday. The Olympian swept the individual titles in the match, as she put up scores of 592 and 591 in air rifle and smallbore.

Sophomore Thomas Kyanko was one of several

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Senior Petra Zublasing and the No. 1 West Virginia rifle team started the season with a win against No. 6 Army on Sunday.

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Today, a certain West Virginia football player who has garnered widespread national attention for his stellar play this season is celebrating his birthday.

That’s right, senior quarterback Geno Smith turns 22 today, and a lot of people are wishing him a happy birthday.

In a bizarre mix-up yesterday, The Daily Athenaeum newsroom mistakenly received hundreds of birthday cards from people all across the country wanting to wish the Heisman Trophy hopeful a happy birthday.

There were some pretty big names among the list, so I thought I would share with you some of the more interesting ones we received.

And don’t worry, Geno – we’ve given all the mail back to the postman to deliver to you – but not until after Saturday’s game against Texas Tech (per head coach Dana Holgorsen’s orders). zz “Geno, birthdays are for wimps. I’ve had 75 of them, and not a single one was more important to me than a victory. P.S. Is it too late for you to come to Notre Dame?

Seriously, I don’t know how the rules work. Yours truly, Lou Holtz.”

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WVU senior quarterback Geno Smith turns 22 today. Smith has thrown for 24 touchdowns and no interceptions. zz “Hey man, no hard feelings about the ‘Genocide’ tweet, right? Happy birthday, and I’ll see you at the top of my mock drafts. Love you forever, Todd McShay.” zz “Hey Geno, happy birthday! I want to apologize again for missing you last January down in South Beach – I was busy trying to get that first championship ring, you know? Anyway, I’m going to put a word in with the Dolphins and tell them to make some moves so they can draft you. Can you say joint beach house? Me, you and D-Wade riding jet skis all summer! Alright then, hopefully I’ll see you in Miami for the National Championship. Bring the Heisman Trophy with you and we can do a photo shoot with my MVP trophies and me. Peace, LeBron.” zz “Hey, Geno. It’s me, Peter Griffin. Watching you is more fun than the time I got

to ride in the washing machine. I’m sending you my dog Brian as a birthday present. Ha ha ha. Your pal Peter.” zz “Geno, you’ve been an absolute joy to watch. I know a winner when I see one, and you’ve got what it takes. For your birthday, I’m giving you a spot on next season’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ With your skill set, I know I’ll never have to tell you that ‘You’re fired!’ Always, Donald.” zz “Hey Geno, I know we’ve never met, and this is just so crazy, but here’s my number, and happy birthday! With love, Carly Rae Jepsen” zz “Geno, you’ve been an upstanding example of what the youth in America can achieve with hard work and perseverance. As a country, in order to achieve our lofty goals, we need a leader who

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Buie’s big game on ground surprised No. 15 Longhorns by michael carvelli sports editor

As the Texas defense prepared for West Virginia last week, they didn’t expect to see WVU sophomore running back Andrew Buie have the impact he did.

After picking up 226 yards through the first four games of the season, Buie carried the ball 31 times for a careerhigh 207 yards and a pair of scores, including the gameclinching plunge from five yards out with less than two minutes to play.

“Going into the game, that wasn’t their strength,” said Texas senior safety Kenny Vaccaro. “They have two great receivers and a great passing quarterback.

The run was supposed to be eliminated, and it’s disappointing to see that.

“The run game basically saved them. It made them two-dimensional.”

Finding that two-dimensional balance offensively has been difficult for the Mountaineers in the past two games before Saturday since senior running back Shawne Alston has been sidelined with a thigh bruise.

But coming into Saturday’s game, head coach Dana Holgorsen said they had made establishing the run game early and often a priority against a talented Texas pass rush.

“There weren’t any tricks,” Holgorsen said. “We just lined up and ran it right at them. Texas is tremendous on third down defense.

I’m proud of Buie, and I can’t say enough about the offensive line as well.

They did a great job of digging their fingers in the ground and coming off the ball.”

After carrying the ball just 51 times as a freshman, Buie has carried the ball 56 times in the Mountaineers’ last two games.

His 31 carries last week came as a little bit of a sur-

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WVU to face No. 23 Iowa State on road

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Sophomore Andrew Buie ran for a career-high 207 yards in No. 4 West Virginia’s victory over No. 15 Texas. prise, but Buie said you never know what to expect with Holgorsen.

“With Coach Holgorsen, you never know what the game plan is going to be fully,” Buie said. “You just always want to be prepared to run from whatever he’s put in the menu for that week.

When he calls your number, obviously he has the confidence in you to make plays.”

Buie also got the honor of carrying most of the load in the game’s final minutes as West Virginia tried to drain the clock and added a score to extend its lead to 10 points.

On the Mountaineers’ final drive of the game, the sophomore carried the ball seven times and picked up 63 yards in the process.

“We did a great job of (killing the clock),” Holgorsen said. “When we’re winning by a lot, it’s not something you have to do, but we had to do it a little bit against Maryland, and last week we had to kill the last three and a half minutes.”

But even when they were trying to kill the clock on that last drive, Holgorsen found a way for the Mountaineers to make plays through the air as a way to keep the Texas defense on its toes.

“We had to get first downs.

That’s our four-minute of-

fense,” he said. “We knew they were going to bring that safety down and junk up the box, and if we just ran it into that, we were going to punt pretty quick.

“We knew we had to throw it a couple of times to get the first downs and stay on the field.”

The 5-foot-9, 187-pound Buie was named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Longhorns.

But he was quick to deflect most of the credit for the big game away from himself.

“The offensive line did everything for me,” he said.

“They did all the hard work opening up the creases, and all I had to do was just run and trust it. That’s all I had to do.”

If the Mountaineers are able to continue getting the same type of balance between the running game and the passing game, Buie said there’s no telling what they are going to be able to do this year.

“I always felt like we are our biggest enemy, our biggest opponent,” Buie said.

“As long as we continue to play together on all three sides of the ball, I feel like we have a pretty good chance of going all the way this year.” james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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The West Virginia volleyball team looks to end its five-match losing streak when it takes on Iowa State Wednesday.

By Austin Seidel Sports writer

The Mountaineer volleyball team will embark on its second Big 12 Conference road trip of the season and first trip to Ames, Iowa, tonight as they take on No. 23 Iowa State with hopes of bringing home its first Big 12 victory.

“I love going on the road in the Big 12,” said West Virginia head coach Jill Kramer. “Every team we’ve played so far in the conference has kind of made it a point to show us a good

welcome to the Big 12 Conference. They’ve had great fan support at each game, and I think that’s great for us, and it’s really great for the sport.”

At just about 870 miles, the trip to Ames is the shortest road visit of the season for Kramer and her young squad as the Mountaineers will look to snap a five-game losing streak that continued after a devastating five-set loss to Duquesne during the weekend.

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day against Duquesne and have struggled to put teams away after going up 2-0 in sets in multiple games this year.

“I think we’ve done a great job of putting together solid sets this season,” Kramer said. “You’ve seen it against Oklahoma; you saw it against (Duquesne). It’s just a matter of stringing together three good sets and putting together a full game. We can do that.

We’ve done it before.”

West Virginia’s competition should not be slighted. However, the Mountaineers have faced a tough stretch of games in their last five appearances, with their most notable matchup against then-No. 18 Kansas State, which remains undefeated at home this season.

With their match against Iowa State, the Mountaineers begin what is arguably the most difficult portion of their schedule, as they must face five ranked opponents in 11 games with three of those matches coming on the road.

“Rankings are just c o a c h e s’ o p i n i o n s,” Kramer said. “I like to celebrate milestones for the team. I think that’s really important for the team, but a win is a win. I care about how they play, how they perform and how we get the win, not what the ranking of our opponent is. I treat every team equally and with respect, regardless of what their record is when they come in, and I expect each team to treat us the same.”

The Cyclones should stand as a tough challenge for the young Mountaineer squad, who are looking to take advantage of Iowa State’s non-typical play in recent matches.

“You know it’s going to be tough against (Iowa State),” Kramer said. “They lost in straight sets to Kansas State. They lost a set to Texas Tech at home. You know that just isn’t characteristic of them to perform like that, and I’m sure they’ll be looking to prove that against us.”

West Virginia will look to see freshmen Nikki Attea and Caleah Wells return to dominant form as both players had their struggles Saturday with 11 attacking errors and only 12 kills between the two.

Wells and Attea have been model athletes for the Mountaineer volleyball team this season with Wells leading the team in overall hit percentage at .265 and Attea holding down second place in kills with 171.

Part of the key to West Virginia’s game plan will rely on consistency – not just from Attea and Wells, but also from the entire squad as it looks to snap its five-game losing streak.

Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 4 Mountaineers ready to shift focus to Texas Tech

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Redshirt freshman quarterback Trevone Boykin will replace TCU quarterback Casey Pachall in the starting lineup this week.

Boykin threw for 270 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in his first career start last week.

Horned Frogs ready to move forward without Pachall by greg madia multimedia editor

TCU announced Tuesday starting quarterback Casey Pachall has left school and will seek rehabilitation at a drug and alcohol treatment facility following his DWI arrest last week.

Head coach Gary Patterson knows that going forward redshirt freshman Trevone Boykin will take over at quarterback for the Horned Frogs. In Boykin’s first start last week against Iowa State, he went 23of-40 for 270 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. Patterson knows there is time to learn for Boykin.

“Biggest thing is he’s a guy that doesn’t have the experience. I think Trevone runs better, but he needs the experience of seeing the field a little better,” Patterson said. “We’re excited about it, and he gave us some options we really didn’t have before.”

TCU travels to take on Baylor Saturday.

Oklahoma

defense

looks to continue success in Red River Rivalry When Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops opted to hire his brother Mike Stoops over Brent Venables as the primary defensive coordinator in the offseason, the Sooners knew Venables could be on his way out for another job.

With that, Mike Stoops had high expectations to turn around a defense that in 2011 finished ranked No. 55 nationally in total defense.

The Sooners have turned it around early in 2012, and have only given up about 14 points per game. Stoops feels the turnaround is obvious.

“I think it was obvious this past weekend and really holding Kansas State defensively to 17 point; no one else has done that.

This week, we held Doege to 210 yards passing and forced three interceptions.

It was a big difference,” the veteran head coach said.

“Hopefully it’ll continue; I know Mike and the whole defensive staff is working hard on it, but I do see improvement.”

Oklahoma will take on

Texas Saturday in the Red River Rivalry. Texas leads the all-time series 59-42.

Iowa State trying to pull second-straight upset The Cyclones forced five turnovers en route to taking down No. 15 TCU Saturday. This weekend when Iowa State welcomes No. 6 Kansas State, they’ll have to do more than win the turnover battle to beat the Wildcats. Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads understands Kansas State does pretty much everything right because they play fundamentally sound football.

“They are number one in turnover margin in our league; that’s just one statistical category. I got a whole novel full of them where they prove why they’re the smartest team in the Big 12,” Rhoads said.

“They prove why they don’t lose football games. You’ll struggle to find a finer coach’s football team and a finer prepared football team in the country than a Bill Snyder-coached Kansas State ball club.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Head coach Dana Holgorsen speaks with an official during West Virginia’s win over Texas.

By Doug Walp Sports writer

The resounding message from West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen in his weekly press conference Tuesday was, although he agreed the Mountaineers’ win over Texas last Saturday was one of the biggest wins in school history, the only way to continue toward a national championship is to put the win behind them and focus completely on next week’s opponent – Texas Tech.

“We came in, addressed what was good and what was bad, watched the tape and then told them that that game was over with,” Holgorsen said. “There wasn’t any time to celebrate. It’s all about staying on the grind, and if these guys want to win a championship, then they have to learn how to do that.

You can’t worry about what happened the previous game; you’ve got to prepare.”

Looking ahead, Holgorsen praised the ability of the Red Raiders on all three sides of the ball and noted their defense, ranked No. 2 in the nation in yards allowed, would definitely present challenges to senior quarterback Geno Smith and the Mountaineer offense.

Holgorsen has faced Texas Tech previously as the offensive coordinator of Oklahoma State and said the biggest change in the Red Raiders’ defense this season is that the unit

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Continued from page 7 Mountaineer shooters to set personal bests in the match, shooting a 591 in smallbore to tie with Zublasing.

While the returning shooters were impressive, Hammond was happy to see the way the younger shooters competed in their first collegiate match.

Freshman Garrett Spurgeon finished third for West

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Continued from page 7 knows how to compete with China and get America energy independent and back to work again. I’m that guy.

Vote for me this November, and I’ll be sure to vote for you for the Heisman (Wait, I don’t vote for that?). Best birthday wishes, President Barack Obama.” zz “Geno, keep up the good work. It’s a long way to the top, but once you get here it’s worth it. Stay focused, stay hungry, and don’t stop watching the throne. Happy birthday. You’ve got 99 problems but picks ain’t one ...

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plays much more soundly and with more effort than in years past.

Holgorsen also compared Texas Tech’s offense to the Mountaineers’ while noting the two schools run similar systems and have both been fairly balanced through the first part of 2012.

“I’ve known their coaches for some time, and we have been to a lot of different clinics together,” Holgorsen said. “They vary their tempo. They can go fast, they can slow it down and they have a quarterback that is a veteran and understands the system and game of football.”

Holgorsen quickly dispelled any notions that WVU’s lengthy travel schedule would have any ill effects on the team or its preparation, even in the midst of back-to-back weekend trips to Texas.

“I don’t view it as a big deal,” he said. “We’re on a plane probably for an extra hour, so the routine is no different. We’ve had zero glitches, so it was no different in my mind.”

The Mountaineers are now in the midst of a ninegame winning streak dating back to last season, and Geno Smith has gone a personal-best six games without an interception.

But Holgorsen said neither one of those streaks has any bearing on Smith’s or the team’s preparation as a whole.

The second-year Mountaineer head coach concluded Tuesday’s press conference by report-

ing senior running back Shawne Alston’s status for the game is still up in the air. Alston has missed the last two games with a thigh bruise.

Holgorsen said the difference this week was Alston has been able to get extra rest and treatment over the last couple of weeks and thus may be able to return to action Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.

But again, it will depend on the senior’s ability to practice at a high level this week.

Meanwhile, sophomore back Andrew Buie, who has been the starter in Alston’s stead, piled up a career-high 207 yards rushing in Austin against a stout Longhorns defense last weekend. Tuesday, Holgorsen expressed his confidence in Buie to have consistent production moving forward, as long as he could avoid injury with the increased workload.

“The concern is the wear and tear,” Holgorsen said.

“As I’ve mentioned a hundred times, the wear and tear is a little different on running backs than quarterback or a receiver or a corner or a safety that doesn’t take that (a hit) every time. He carried it 31 times, and he got hit 31 times. He blocks, which is hard; and he runs routes, which is taxing. It’s something to be concerned with, which is why we need to get Dustin (Garrison) and Shawne (Alston) healthy.”

Virginia, scoring 1,179 with a smallbore score of 589.

“Garrett stood out. It was really a monstrous score for a freshman,” Hammond said. “They’ve been working hard, and this is a group that nothing can really faze them too much.”

With the win, the Mountaineers moved back into a familiar position when they moved back up to the No. 1 spot in the rankings when the CRCA poll was released this week.

“We know we had a great result, but next week, the scores could be different, and Kentucky or TCU could be right back at No. 1,” Hammond said. “We’re not going to put too much into it yet. We definitely take confidence from it, but we’re going to keep focusing on ourselves. We don’t look at it as a lot of pressure; we just have to keep working hard and see where things end up.”

know! Best wishes, Beyonce.” zz “Hey Geno, I put an autograph in here for your birthday. Can I have yours back in return? Thanks, Matt Damon.” zz “Hey, birthday boy!

Did you see me in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’? I was Catwoman; it was a very fun role.

If Morgantown keeps seeing trouble for out of control celebrations, I’m going to make my way there to help out.

Let’s get coffee if I do. Happy birthday. Your biggest fan, Anne Hathaway.” zz “Hey, Geno. It’s Nick Saban, the head football coach down at Alabama.

Look, I think y’all are putting on a fine season, but for the good of the game, you have to slow it down. Here at Alabama, we play nice and slow.

Did you know our school record for touchdown passes in a single season is only 20?

Happy birthday, and remember what I said about playing slower.”

zz “Hey Geno, Mack Brown here. I heard some of your teammates saying they were planning on stealing Bevo and cooking up some birthday steaks. Seems Bevo has gone missing; any chance you know where he is? Let me know ASAP, Mack.” zz “Hey, Geno. I’m proud of you. I got a four-pack of Red Bull with your name on it in my office. We can celebrate – after you watch film.

Happy birthday. Your favorite coach, Dana (sorry Jake).” zz “Happy birthday, Geno. If something happens to one of your receivers, tell Coach Holgorsen I’ll be ready to play – after all, I’ve already got my suit on, and I’m in town. Best, Spider-Man.” zz “If you play your cards right, I’ll let you hold me.

However, if you drop me, I’ll never forgive you. Happy birthday, big guy. Your friend, the Heisman Trophy.”

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