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Friday October 12, 2012
Volume 126, Issue 40
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WVU, City officials discuss fire plans By Carlee Lammers City Editor
Officials from the city of Morgantown have teamed with West Virginia University to crack down on last weekend’s post-game behavior and take preventative measures for this weekend’s game against Texas Tech. The Morgantown Fire Department confirmed 35
malicious street fires set late Saturday night and into early Sunday morning. During the riots, debris was also pelted at police officers, firefighters, vehicles and bystanders. According to the Morgantown Police Department, WVU students Andrew Thompson of Centerville, Va.; David Jospeh Costa of Germantown, Md.; Robert F. Comorosky of Loveland,
Ohio; and Brett Zachary Stevens of Highland, Md., were charged with malicious burning. This weekend, WVU students James Richard Zito of Glenelg, Md.; Kathryn Durko of Cokeburg, Pa.; Timothy Watkins of Westminster, Md.; and Alexandra Amato of Morgantown, were arrested for various charges, including obstructing an officer, battery
Professor performs at Carnegie Hall By Carlee Lammers City Editor
West Virginia University voice professor Hope Koehler took to the spotlight Tuesday, performing at the renowned Carnegie Hall. “It was breathtaking to consider stepping onto a stage where so many great performers have been admired by so many,” Koehler said. “It was a bit intimidating, but it was also inspiring.” Koehler, sang a collection of American Folk songs by Appalachian Composer John Jacob Niles. She performed two groups of songs composed by the Appalachian composer John Jacob Niles. Koehler said Niles has been a composer that she has been particularly interested in for a few years. “I drew strength from the lingering presence of those great artists. One could almost feel the brilliance and success of those great performers flood into one’s performance, imbuing it with immediacy and power,” she said. Koehler, who has always had a passion for music, said she owes a lot to WVU for providing her with opportunities. “Singing chose me more than the other way around. I simply can’t imagine my life without singing, and hon-
of a police officer and underage possession or consumption of alcohol. Dean of Students Corey Farris said University and City officials are working to proactively educate students on acceptable celebration behavior – particularly in the Sunnyside neighborhood. “Within the next 24-48 hours, University and City Police are going to be trav-
eling to hot spot areas and going door to door,” he said. “Some of our Sunnyside landlords are going and talking to their tenants reminding them on their ‘no party’ clauses.” Farris said officials would also be traveling to both Summit and Honors Halls on Grant Avenue to educate on-campus students on ways to stay safe and celebrate responsibly.
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Adventure WV is a program that provides students with experiential education, leadership experience and personal development through travel programs. For Adventure WV Program Manager Marcedes Minana, the program provides college students with something priceless. “We foster ‘belongingness,’ and that is huge,” she said. “We really are a family.” Originally a freshman orientation program, Adventure WV since expanded and now offers everything from week-long local trips to month-long study-abroad programs. Incoming freshmen have the opportunity to take an orientation trip:
estly, it’s the thing I’m best at that gives me the most joy. I have always sung, all my life, for any reason or no reason at all. Singing on stage is pure bliss,” she said. “I ended up at WVU primarily because I am the most blessed person you can imagine. Once I got on campus I felt so at home that I knew if I didn’t get this job, I would be desolate. I love it here.” In 2008, Albany Records released a recording of Koehler performing Niles’ songs entitled “The Lass from the Low Countree”. This fall, Multigram Records will release her second recording of Niles’ work, “Lost Melodies.” “It’s called that (“Lost melodies”) because the songs on the recording are either unpublished or have been out of print for decades,” she said. Both recordings were musically accompanied by WVU professor James Douglass. Douglass also accompanied Koehler on the Carnegie Hall stage. Koehler’s performance was made possible by various private donations, along with a Senate Grant from the University. “I’m incredibly grateful to have had this
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a week-long camping excursion throughout West Virginia. The trip is linked with a course, and majorspecific trips are offered for students in the School of Journalism and the College of Business and Economics. But according to Minana, these trips aren’t just about traveling – they help students grow. “It’s about learning about the University, learning about this state, because this is your home,” she said. “This is your back yard.” Minana said sometimes, incoming freshmen have no friends or mentors at WVU. “For most incoming students, one of the biggest concerns coming into college is ‘am I going to make friends? Am I going to fit
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Senior cornerback Pat Miller and the rest of the West Virginia defense will look to build off its performance from last week’s 48-45 victory against Texas.
Chestnut Ridge Park to offer ‘Tour of the Night Sky’ By Shelby Toompas Staff Writer
Chestnut Ridge Park has teamed with West Virginia University’s Astronomy Club to host its first annual Stargazing event, “A Tour of the Night Sky,” Saturday. Chestnut Ridge Park Ranger Justine McCoy said the event is something she was involved with when she lived in Florida, and she believed it would be perfect to bring
to Morgantown. “I started thinking about this last spring, because I came here from Florida, and I had volunteered at a park there that participated in this event,” McCoy said. D.J. Pisano, assistant professor of physics at WVU, will deliver a 30-minute presentation at the start of the event. McCoy said she believes the presentation will be a fun and engaging way to
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RAIDING TEXAS
Adventure WV fosters inclusiveness by bryan bumgardner
Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston said the police department is taking an aggressive stance in identifying individuals involved in last weekend’s mayhem and putting an end to the violent behavior. “It’s clearly a safety issue, and it is also affecting our city’s and the University’s fine reputation, and we simply won’t tolerate it,”
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kick off the event and will allow participants to learn more about what they will see. “He will set up a projector and screen beginning at 7 p.m., and observing through the telescopes will begin immediately after that,” McCoy said. The stargazing event is family-oriented, and it gives WVU’s Astronomy Club and Pisano the opportunity to showcase their organization, she said.
ON THE INSIDE The West Virginia men’s basketball team is looking to replace its top two scorers from last season with a group of talented sophomores. SPORTS PAGE 6
“We suggest that those individuals that attend bring a lawn chair so that they can enjoy a bonfire, roasting marshmallows and making s’mores throughout the evening,” McCoy said. “We will provide the graham crackers, the marshmallows and the chocolate, as well as hot chocolate for everyone.” McCoy said she hopes those who attend have
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PUMPED UP KICKS The West Virginia women’s soccer team will host its final regular season home game of the year when it takes on Baylor. SPORTS PAGE 7