The DA 06-13-2012

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

“Little good is accomplished without controversy, and no civic evil is ever defeated without publicity.”

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Wednesday June 13, 2012

Volume 125, Issue 152

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Campuswide tobacco ban approved by bryan bumgardner city editor

The West Virginia University Board of Governors approved a policy banning tobacco use on campus for employees, students and visitors beginning July 1, 2013. The policy was adopted after a two-hour executive session during the BOG meeting in Charleston, W.Va. The ban prohibits tobacco use on any premises owned,

operated, leased or occupied by WVU. This includes any outdoor areas on campus, parking lots and previously designated smoking areas. The ban also guarantees the availability of cessation programs, which will give students and faculty the resources needed to overcome tobacco addiction. Discussions about a tobacco ban have taken place on campus for several years. WVU

president James P. Clements believes interest in an official ban was motivated by these grassroots discussions. “This is something that bubbled up from students, faculty and staff,” he said. “If we have a responsibility in terms of public health, I think the board made a good decision.” In response to overwhelming input from students, professors and staff, the University formed a task force of three

students, three faculty members and three staff to explore the feasibility of a tobacco policy. Over several months, this task force reviewed similar policies at other universities, held forums to gauge public opinion, consistently published updates and recommended the policy that was submitted to the BOG. The entire process took more than a year, Clements

said. “The reality is, this is a complex discussion,” Clements said. “It was good to have the task force to collect input and everyone got to speak their mind. That’s a good thing, even if it took a little bit longer.” Some on-campus organizations have supported a smoking ban for years. The Tobacco Free Mountaineers, an antitobacco student organization, has held public forums advo-

cating a smoking ban. “The primary concern of a tobacco-free policy is the overall health and ethical behavior of the institution,” said Alyssa Iannamorelli, president of TFM, in a letter to the editor published in the Daily Athenaeum in March. Clements shares the same perspective. “We have a responsibility

see smoking on PAGE 2

Getting Oriented

Construction begins on new farmers’ market

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Kimberlyn Brand, incoming criminology student from Moundsville, looks over her new schedule made for her at New Student Orientation on a lunch break Tuesday afternoon.

Orientation introduces new students to life at WVU by terri parlett staff writer

Matthew Sunday/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Construction is currently taking place at the location of the newly designed Morgantown Farmers’ Market, which will allow all-weather access to the market.

by terri parlett staff writer

The Morgantown Farmers’ Market will soon have a new place for vendors to sell fresh produce, meat and other goods to the community. Construction has begun on a new pavilion on Spruce Street that will allow the farmers’ market to better serve the community, even in inclement weather. The Morgantown Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from May to October and features more than 30 vendors. In addition, the market also features nonprofit organizations, as well as musicians. The farmers’ market is being held in the parking lot on the corner of Fayette and Chestnut streets this summer as construction begins on the new pavilion. The grand opening is scheduled for July 28, which will also be the start of a culinary program that will provide suggestions for preparing the goods bought at the market. Lisa Lagana, the market manager, said the pavilion will be good for patrons who want to shop, even on rainy days. “I think one of the main benefits will be that people will be able to shop out of the weather, and it also gives

the farmers’ market a home downtown that will be permanent,” she said. “It will actually be open on days when we are not there,” Lagana said. “It can also be used for other events, so if people are interested in setting up other events, it will be available.” This opens up the area to arts events or any event that may also need a permanent downtown home, Lagana said. Lagana said the pavilion is ideal because it’s a way of having shelter while maintaining the outdoor environment that people enjoy, especially for a farmers’ market. The biggest difficulty in the process has been raising money for the pavilion, Lagana said. Changing steel prices have presented a challenge in funding. At the Main Street Morgantown website, www.downtownmorgantown.com, donations for the project are still being accepted. There is also a live feed camera, where people can watch the pavilion’s progress. For more information on the farmers’ market, visit the Morgantown Farmers’ Market website at http://www. morgantownfarmers.org. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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The arts are alive

INSIDE

Local residents celebrate the arts at Arts Alive. A&E PAGE 6

SUNNY

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

All around campus students and parents can be found in the midst of orientation at West Virginia University. Throughout June, incoming freshmen and their parents will be exploring their way around campus and learning about WVU. Orientation leaders, current students at WVU, lead the future students and their parents to a Qualitative Reasoning Assessment, or QRA, which places students into their math and chemistry classes based on scores. Orientation leaders will also take students on campus tours and guide them to advisers who help them create their first semester’s schedule. A popular part of the orientation process is the Student Organizations Fair. Student organizations across campus host booths, which students can visit to see what organizations await them when they attend WVU. Alex Eichelberger, a freshman engineering student, said he was very interested in the Student Government Association but was disappointed to see their booth empty Monday afternoon. Many students at WVU come from out of state, and they all have different reasons for choosing WVU. Eichelberger said he really appreciated the closeness of the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, de-

Mel Moraes/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Hundreds of new student ID cards get printed each morning during New Student Orientation. spite the large University setting. “I just loved the campus, and the School of Engineering was just really great,” he said. Nora Abbey, a freshman public relations student from Maryland, said she was looking forward to a new start out of state. Abbey was also among the many students at the fair looking forward to joining the Mountaineer Maniacs. This is by far the most popular booth at the Student Organizations Fair. Orientation isn’t all about students though. Parents also attend orientation, and it has benefits for them as well. Carrie

Eichelberger, who attended with her son Alex, said meeting Dr. Garbutt, the dean of the Honors College, put her at ease. “It really made me feel comfortable, because we’re almost four hours away, so the honors advisers were really great. They really create a great bridge between high school and college,” she said. Students will continue to attend orientation throughout June, and this orientation assures both students and parents of the future that awaits them at WVU. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Governor Jindal to attend Republican fundraiser in Morgantown Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana will be visiting Morgantown June 19 for a fundraiser supporting Republican candidate Bill Maloney’s gubernatorial campaign. Tickets to the event can be bought at $500 each or $1000 for a ticket with a private photo opportunity. Jindal is a prominent leader in the Republican party, and experts suspect he could appear on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s ticket as a vice presidential candidate. Contributions will support Maloney’s bid for W.Va.’s governorship. In 2011, Maloney was the Republican candidate for W.Va.’s gubernatorial special election, but lost to current Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin by less than 3 percent. The event will be take place at Benton Groves Bed and Banquet, and a press conference will be held before it begins. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit http://www.maloneyforwv.com/jindal/ Texas governor and former Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry will be in Charleston June 20 as part of another fundraiser for Maloney. -bab

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INSIDE THIS EDITION The West Virginia men’s basketball team added Boston College transfer Matt Humphrey to its 2012-2013 roster. SPORTS PAGE 7

AP

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal speaks at Louisiana State Capitol House of Representatives chamber in 2008.

MAKING STRIDES WVU running back Dustin Garrison is getting close to making a full recovery after tearing his ACL prior to the Orange Bowl. SPORTS PAGE 7


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