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Libyan students honor slain diplomats By Carlee Lammers City Editor
Members of the West Virginia University Libyan Student Association came together Thursday to commemorate the life of Christopher Stevens. Stevens was a U.S. ambassador working at the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya. Protestors attacked the embassy Tuesday, resulting in
Stevens’ death, as well as the deaths of three other Americans. The Libyan Student Association held a vigil to honor the victims’ lives and to show its support for their families. “Mr. Stevens was highly respected among Libyans. We considered him a friend to the Libyans,” said Abdul Al Roafe Lamoshi, president of the Libyan Student Association. “This was a sad oc-
Film series celebrates world heritage by ashley tennant news correspondent
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the The West Virginia University’s Office of Multicultural Programs and the Office of Student Life hosted an event that gave students an intimate look into South American history. The second in a series of Brown Bag Luncheons was held Thursday in the Gluck Theatre of the Mountainlair, and it was free and open to the public. Food was provided at the event. The event included a screening of the awardwinning film ‘Even in the Rain,’ a 2010 Spanish drama about a Mexican movie director and his producer arriving in Bolivia to shoot a film about Columbus’ exploration of the New World. However, after filming most of the movie, Bolivia becomes embroiled in conflict due to the government increasing the cost of water by 300 percent. The film portrays people driven by their beliefs and culture, as well as the importance of understanding humanity, regardless of age, race, sex and religion. WVU student Michael
currence, and we send our condolences and sympathy with their loved ones and the American people.” Lamoshi quoted Chapter 5:32 in the Quran, which reads: “He who slays a soul, unless it be (in punishment) for murder or for spreading mischief on earth shall be as if he had slain all mankind.” “We strongly believe any killing of any people is wrong,” he said. The association pre-
sented a poster to express its condolences and condemnation for such acts of violence. Imam of the Morgantown Muslim Center Sohail Chaudhry said he came to the vigil on behalf of the entire Morgantown Muslim community to celebrate the lives of the victims. “We believe this act of violence is wrong. Any human life is a gift of God – it has a value,” he said. “This is re-
gardless of religion and regardless of where they come from.” Chaudhry said he wanted to show the community the acts of violence “are not Islam.” “We came here to say this is not Islam. Islam is not these acts of violence,” he said. “Islam is peace, respect, justice, value for human life and standing up for one another.” Suzann Palmour said she
attended the vigil to show her support, and to stand up to say Muslims are against the acts of violence toward the Americans. “Whenever something tragic like this happens, people are always asking ‘where are the Muslims to come out and say this is wrong?’” she said. “It’s important for us to come out and stand up and say that this is wrong.”
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Nienmann spoke at the event about his experience in Cochabamba, Bolivia while studying abroad. “I was very impressed with the movie,” he said. “It was actually filmed in Cochabamba, and historically, it seemed relatively accurate.” James Johnson, director of Multicultural and Diversity Affairs, saidthey initiated the Brown Bag Luncheon series as a way for students to become more exposed to world cultures. “The program was first started for students outside the country to come and share their experiences, their heritages and their culture,” he said. “We try to get people to better understand each other – to learn from each other and just communicate.” Johnson said he believes these experiences are beneficial to students. “I think it’s important to step outside your comfort zone; the good stuff is outside your comfort zone,” he said. He also said like this can help students gain a
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Political science blog debunks election myths graphic by matt sunday/the daily athenaeum
By Shelby Toompas staff writer
The Department of Political Science and other social scientists at West Virginia University have teamed up to unveil the facts about politics voters didn’t see during the National Conventions. The department developed a blog to service the community on its research and showcase information not seen on TV. Scott Crichlow, Chair of WVU’s Political Science Department, said the blog is a place to have political questions answered and find other announcements related to department activities and events. “It was simply one form of social media that we weren’t using, so we thought we might add it to the list,” Crichlow said.
“I like the fact that it’s interactive, and we are able to post more detailed thoughts and news there than on other outlets.” Crichlow said the WVU Political Science Department hopes individuals will use the blog to better understand what political scientists study, how they approach grappling with political issues and how to invent outlets to provide empirically valid answers to questions. Crichlow said the blog is aimed primarily at those in the WVU community. He said he hopes students, alumni, staff and members of the community well visit the blog and learn from it. “Hopefully, it will cut through a lot of the hype and hot air in certain political debates and point
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SGA internship allows for opportunity By lacey Palmer Staff Writer
The West Virginia University Student Government Association Internship Program is accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year. Governor Bridget Boyd, current head of the Internship Program, said she encourages all students interested in being a part of SGA or to get involved closely with West Virginia University to apply. “A misconception of the
word ‘intern’ is someone who does busy work for someone – someone who makes copies or gets coffee, but an SGA intern is something completely different,” Boyd said. Each intern is paired with a member of the Board of Governors or of the Executive Branch, based on the applicant’s interests. Interns will work closely with that individual and their projects throughout the year to give them an indepth look into the SGA and how it operates.
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The application for the program asks applicants on their interests – which projects and platforms they’d be interested in working with, their future ambitions and what they hope to accomplish as an intern. “Last year, we did sort of an intern speed dating before an SGA meeting, where all of the interns and governors came and spoke with one another about their programs and goals,” Boyd said. “It was a really good way for the interns and governors to figure out who they wanted
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The West Virginia University Libyan Student Association held a vigil Thursday to commemorate the life of the American diplomats who were killed Tuesday.
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Continued from page 1 Governor Isabelle Shepherd. “Isabelle and I had classes together, and I knew she was involved in SGA, so I reached out to her on how to get involved,” Famouri said. “I knew I wanted to give back to WVU and really make a change, and SGA is a brilliant way of doing that.” Famouri said the internship program provided her with the opportunity to learn more about the University and better understand how SGA operates. “I would definitely recommend this program to interested students, because it is the best way of getting a feel for SGA before becoming involved fully,” Famouri said. “You get a feel of the organization and what goes on while still being very involved.” While freshman students are encouraged to apply, Boyd said the program is open to any student at WVU, and she encourages all students to apply. “It’s ideally geared toward
freshmen, because upperclassmen are encouraged to apply for executive positions, but we will take anyone,” Boyd said. “Last year, we had quite a few upperclassmen as interns, so basically anyone who is new to the organization is what the internship program is for.” Boyd said she believes the internship program provides a good foundation for students and allows them to make their mark in an active University organization. “I think that anybody who is involved in any organization early on gets more out of their college career,” Boyd said. “Obviously, SGA is a very active organization, and I think being active in something your freshman year gets you more incentive to become more involved and make a difference in the University – and that’s what we do as SGA members.” Applications are available online at www.sga.wvu. edu/documents, and are due Wednesday in the SGA office located in the Student Organization Wing of the Mountainlair. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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Colloquium explores comedy in culture
Vice President of the Libyan Student Association Fadi Mugheirbi said the Libyan community at WVU was shocked to hear of the attack. by bryan bumgardner “This doesn’t represent associate city editor our Libyan people – it’s shocking,” he said. “We are For thousands of years hureally sorry for what hap- mor has been an important pened. All of Libya con- facet of human culture, from demns this action.” Aristophanes’ ancient Greek comedies to Charlie Chaplin’s carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu silent films. But what actually makes a joke funny? West Virginia University’s 35th Colloquium on Literature and Film will be exploring the nature of humor through three days of panel discussions, presentations and keynote speakers. The event is free to the public and will continue Thursday through Saturday. “Humor is an engaging topic that has an important place in the humanities, as well as in everyday life,” said Deborah Janson, director of this year’s colloquium. “When we come about something funny, we laugh, but what makes us laugh?” THE DAILY ATHENAEUM To solve this question, Janson invited professionals from around the world Follow us on Twitter for all the to speak at the event. Ross breaking news updates and news feeds. McElwee, documentary filmmaker and professor of @dailyathenaeum the practice of filmmaking at Harvard University; Anne Harris, director of talent at
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Continued from page 1 people toward ways of analyzing things for themselves in a systematic way,” he said. The first post on the blog says since political science is defined as the study of how people and organizations translate their priorities and values into political action and outcomes, what they study can have an impact on the day-to-day lives of many individuals. Other posts include “Hauser’s look at Obama’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia-Pacific: What Will China Do, A Political Economy Analysis” and
Comedy Central and Jay Malarcher, theatre professor and humor scholar at WVU, are featured speakers. Throughout his years filming documentaries, McElwee has been able to find humor in every situation. “Looking back over the films I have made during my thirty-four years as a documentarian, I see a fairly broad range of interests and issues: racial inequality in the South, the Cold War, nuclear weapons proliferation, the corrosive effect of sensationalism in broadcast news, big tobacco – serious matters all,” he said. “But in all of them I manage to find some humor – usually at my own expense – to lighten the load.” While humor is part of his style, McElwee said his technique comes with challenges. “It’s a delicate load to balance. I will offer up a personal filmmaking journey over what is sometimes very rough terrain, dodging some deep potholes en route to discovering patches paved with humor.” Robert D. Taylor, associate dean of Arizona State University, believes McElwee’s approach is only natural. “As human beings, we can’t
other posts on the campaign trail thus far from Crichlow. The blog also offers the chance for individuals to ask questions and leave comments, so conversations can be started on issues. “Because this blog is brand new, we can’t really evaluate it yet, but we hope to get a lot of response from the public,” Crichlow said. To read the posts online, and start political conversation, visit http://polisci. wvu.edu. For more information, email polisciblog@mail. wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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live without making fun of something,” he said. Taylor believes humor is an important social mechanism – one that can provide solace. “Even in the most tragic of times, in prisons or in the concentration camps of World War II, there has always been humor,” he said. “I don’t think we can live without humor in our lives.” Taylor will be presenting his paper, “Albert Ross and the Thirteenth Dean: a Paper Presentation on Humor in Academe-Based Fiction” on Saturday. This year’s colloquium features many guests from around the world, and many will be presenting papers or films in different languages. In this way, Janson thinks the conference will bridge cultural gaps. “Since everyone enjoys laughing, writers and film makers often capitalize on humor’s entertainment value in order to express their views on many different cultural issues,” she said. For a more detailed program of events, visit http:// www.as.wvu.edu/~sbaldwin/ colloquium/index.html. bryan.bumgardner@mail.wvu.edu
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Continued from page 1 worldwide perspective. “We are spoiled as Americans, as much as people don’t want to admit it. Like how in the movie they were fighting over water – well, we take that for granted here,” he said. “There’s so much that we take for granted, but we need each other more than we realize.” Nienmann wholeheartedly agreed. “The Brown Bag Luncheon is a great program, because most foreign films are difficult to come by otherwise, and they often have great cinematography, history significance and expose us to issues we may not have been aware of,” Nienmann said. The next Brown Bag Luncheon will be held in the Gluck Theatre Thursday at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For more information about the Brown Bag Luncheon Series, call the Office of Multicultural Programs at 304-293-0890. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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No. 8 West Virginia set for capital showdown vs. James Madison by cody schuler managing editor
Saturday’s matchup between West Virginia and James Madison is only the second time the two teams have met. A closer look at the statistics shows the two teams from neighboring states have one thing in common – a strong offensive attack. Redshirt freshman linebacker Isaiah Bruce sees a lot of challenges in the Dukes’ offensive personnel. “They are a good team. They have athletes and playmakers. They are just as capable of winning as any other team. You can’t underestimate your opponents, because they can beat anybody,� he said. “(They have) a lot of speed. Their quarterback is good. Their running back is good. They like to go to their tight end a lot. If we lock down those certain people, then we are going to have a pretty good chance of winning the game.� The Dukes are averaging 511.5 yards of offense per game – No. 8 among FCS teams. James Madison (2-0) is averaging 304 yards on the ground and more than 48
points per game. Junior running back Dae’Quan Scott, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns in the Dukes’ 42-3 win over Alcorn State last week, is in questionable condition after suffering an ankle injury in the win. Redshirt senior quarterback Justin Thorpe has compiled a 13-5 record as a starter and has played well as of late. This season, Thorpe has completed 29 of 45 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns. Redshirt junior defensive lineman Will Clarke sees Thorpe and James Madison as a talented duo, and he said the Mountaineers will need to play hard the entire game. “They have a very skilled offense. Their quarterback is a very skilled runner and passer (and) their offensive line is good. They have athletes – it’s going to be a good task for us,� he said. “We need to work on playing with intensity the whole game. Even if you look up at the scoreboard and see your team is up by a certain amount of points, you still have to play hard; we can’t let up.� The game is set for a 4:30 p.m.
kickoff at FedEx Field – home to the Washington Redskins – in Landover, Md. Playing near Washington D.C. is something that head coach Dana Holgorsen sees as a bonus. “It is important to us to have a presence over (in the Washington, D.C. area). It is important too, recruiting-wise,� he said. “It is important to the 20 or so kids from that area. Oliver (Luck) and (WVU president James P.) Clements have looked at it as important; we have switched conferences and will be playing a lot of games in the Southwest and Midwest, so this is important for us.� Holgorsen said the game with James Madison is a great opportunity for West Virginia to improve on the technique it has been practicing during the past two weeks. “It is going to be a challenge for us coaches, and it is going to be a challenge for the players. We would like to get better on all three sides of the ball, and this game will give us a chance to do that against a good, quality football team,� he said. Matt Sunday/The Daily Athenaeum
Senior quarterback Geno Smith and the West Virginia football team will face James Madison Saturday.
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WVU ends nonconference play vs. Towson, High Point by robert kreis sports writer
As the weekend approaches, the West Virginia women’s soccer team will enter its final two games of nonconference play before kicking off the inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference. “We are just trying to control the things we can control,� said head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “Technically, we are trying to control those things, and then we are trying to eliminate mental errors. “(We are) continuing to make sure the mistakes that we make won’t happen again.� West Virginia will be at home for its final weekend of nonconference play, first on Friday when it hosts Towson at 7 p.m., and then Sunday at 1 p.m. when High Point travels to Morgantown for the second consecutive year. High Point lost 1-0 to the Mountaineers in 2011. Both teams come into the patrick gorrell/the daily athenaeum weekend struggling. TowJunior forward Frances Silva will look to score her first goal since West Virginia’s son has yet to win a game, 1-0 win against Stanford against Towson and High Point this weekend. sitting at 0-5 on the season,
while High Point posts a record of 1-3-3. Both schools are struggling, but IzzoBrown believes there is a great amount to learn playing against teams at the non-BCS level, especially after one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country. “I think we like to (play) a variety of different types of programs,� Izzo-Brown said. “I think each one will represent different things and different problems.� While Izzo-Brown concentrates on entire teams when playing schools like Penn State and Stanford, she has to change her game plan when facing smaller schools. “Every non-BCS school will present their problems,� Izzo-Brown said. “They have kids that develop throughout the program and have talent. They rely a little bit
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Members of the West Virginia University Libyan Students’ Association held a vigil Thursday outside the Mountainlair for the victims of the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya.
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The politics of desperation
As we marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Tuesday, another tragedy was brewing in the Middle East. Thousands of angry protesters gathered outside U.S. embassies in Egypt and Libya to denounce a ridiculous anti-Islam YouTube video, which depicted the prophet Muhammad in an overtly offensive manner. Today, it was uncovered the video was created by a group of far-right extremists in the U.S. intentionally seeking to provoke a violent, destabilizing reaction in the Middle East. Their extremist counterparts in Egypt and Libya took the bait, and amid the result-
ing chaos, four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, were killed. Yesterday, Libyans across the globe, from Morgantown to Tripoli, mourned the loss of Stevens, a passionate diplomat who worked tirelessly to help Libyans end Moammar Gadhafi’s suffocating dictatorship. In the U.S., Stevens was remembered by his colleagues and loved ones as a courageous man who gave his life fighting for a cause he truly believed in. Unfortunately, Stevens’ legacy, defined by his commitment to building bridges between the U.S. and the
Arab world, was not the focus of yesterday’s media coverage. Instead, it was Mitt Romney’s despicable attempts at scoring cheap political points from this tragedy that dominated the news cycle. Tuesday night, Romney accused the Obama administration of apologizing for American values and sympathizing “with those who waged the attacks” on our embassies. Romney was referring to a series of tweets sent out by a public information officer at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. Setting aside the fact that these tweets were posted by a single individual and were not in any way en-
dorsed by senior administration officials, if one examines them, they hardly suggest the writer was apologetic or sympathetic toward the fanatics protesting at the embassy. The tweets simply iterated that as Americans, we reject attempts to incite hatred against all religious groups while simultaneously acknowledging that even hate speech is protected speech. That Romney would seek to misrepresent this statement as evidence Obama and his administration, presumably including Ambassador Stevens and the other victims of these attacks, sympathize with the
rabid mob trying to kill them, is disgraceful. This preposterous, sloppy attempt at a political hack job reeks of desperation. A quick look at the polls, and it’s easy to see why the Romney camp felt it had to resort to such a sleazy attack. If anything, this tragedy should have served as a lesson on the importance of tolerating beliefs we don’t agree with and the dangers of religious and political extremism (both domestically and abroad). Instead, it has morphed into a live demonstration of how to fumble a legitimate presidential bid.
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Paul’s bold stands can lead to bold solutions derrik whitlow guest columnist
Whether you love him or hate him, one thing you can’t criticize Ron Paul for is his history of backing up his message with a consistent voting record on the issues he believes are central to the country. Before you make the assumption that this is another column seeking to persuade you Ron Paul should be President , think again. While I strongly agree with some of Paul’s economic stances, I am by no means in the Ron Paul camp. Nevertheless, Congressman Paul has exhibited a type of ethical character that is absent from both sides of the aisle in Washington. It’s because of this, among other reasons, that I have a huge amount of admiration for the congressman. Ron Paul is one of the few politicians who backs his words with actions. Too often from Washington, Americans hear hollow platitudes about how they are going to change this or do that. Sadly, though, when push comes to shove, it goes right back to the partisan gridlock on the most important issues. Self-interest and winning elections have seemingly become more important than fulfilling our government’s original in-
tent: Serving the American people. Both parties have a strong tendency to reward elected officials who toe the party line with caucus leadership positions and punish those who go against the grain with political exile. Th e s e pa r t y - f avo ring tactics have never stopped Ron Paul from voting against his party when they take a stance he doesn’t believe in. A perfect example is when he was one of only a few Republicans to boldly vote against the war in Iraq. Whether he gets called the “crazy uncle in the attic” or the “libertarian loon,” Congressman Paul has proven time and again that he will not sacrifice his beliefs for political or personal gain. Had Ron Paul critiqued some of his less popular political stances, he could have at the very least become a much bigger factor in the Republican primary, maybe even beyond that. Would it have really been that big a deal, considering the amount of flip-flopping that occurs in Washington? Did the criticism of his strict adherence to the Constitution ever once faze Ron Paul? Not one bit. The current Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has flip-flopped on several issues he once took an opposite stance on. It’s pretty safe to guess this was at
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Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) arrives on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Aug. 28. least partially due to political pressure from the Republican Party to appeal to more of the voting base. The other side is also by no means immune from the same type of political flip-flopping. To a varying degree, President Obama has done the same. Ron Paul’s stances may not necessarily be the solution to many of the
questions facing America’s future. What would be an answer to many of these questions, though, is men and women who share his unshakable devotion to the American people. Don’t get me wrong. There’s a time and a place to take a stand on the particular issues you find important. We need intense
debate when we don’t agree with the other party or our own. What we don’t need, however, is the dysfunctional kind of blame game that infects all parts of Washington. It’s been shown time and again when the parties find a way to come together in the interests of the people that things do get accomplished. With
the absence of leadership in Washington on both sides of the aisle, Americans are stuck with a dysfunctional government. This is the underlying reason Congress, now more than ever, needs the unwavering moral ethic of Paul to battle some of the biggest challenges our country has faced in generations – maybe ever.
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FEATURE OF THE DAY WVU VOLLEYBALL will host its final tournament of the year this weekend at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers will play Cleveland State at 5 p.m. Saturday. They will then compete Murray State at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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LUNCH FOR A BUCK takes place at the Campus Ministry Center on the corner of Willey and Price streets. For more information, call 304-292-4061. THE CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER offers a free Shabbat Dinner every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Chabad House. For more information, email Rabbi@JewishWV.org or call 304-599-1515. WVU HILLEL offers a Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at 1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195. CAMPUS LIGHT MINISTRIES hosts its weekly meeting and Bible study at 7 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair. GLOBAL INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AT WVU, a hospitable community for international students and scholars, meets at 6 p.m. for community dinner and Bible discussion. For more information, email sarahderoos@live. com.
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is from 2-4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. No commitment or prior experience is necessary. Just show up and play. For more information, email Mandy at mhatfie3@mix.wvu.edu. TRADITIONAL KARATE CLASS FOR SELF-DEFENSE meets at 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH offers services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The church is located on the corner of Spruce and Willey streets. MOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST hosts a supper at 6 p.m. and a bible study at 7 p.m. at the Christian Student Center at 2923 University Ave. CHRISTIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP hosts free dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by a worship service at 7 p.m. at 2901 University Ave. For more information, email Gary Gross at grossgary@ yahoo.com.
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tions for regular appearance in the Campus Calendar. These announcements must be resubmitted each semester. The editors reserve the right to edit or delete any submission. There is no charge for publication. Questions should be directed to the Campus Calendar editor at 304-293-5092.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www.mrscna.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. To find a meeting, visit www.aawv.org. For those who need help urgently, call 304-291-7918. CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under five years of age. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, call 304-598-5180 or 304-598-5185. NEW FALL SEMESTER GROUP THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES are available for free at the Carruth Center. The groups include Understanding Self and Others, Sexual Assault Survivors Group, Mountaineer Men: An Interpersonal Process Group, and Know Thyself: An Interpersonal Process Group. For more information call 293-4431 or contact tandy. mcclung@mail.wvu.edu.
DAILY HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you have a great deal of power behind your words. The New Moon is close to your birthday, which allows you to manifest your desires. You need to understand what you want to create in order to use this lunar power to the max. If you are single, you do not need to worry -- you will have many suitors. Your knee-jerk response will be the one you choose to listen to. If you are attached, the two of you relate well as always, though you might be accused of being too me-oriented. That criticism probably isn’t too far off. Remember, a relationship is about two people. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Early-morning communication could be excessive, and you might be overwhelmed as a result. You -- a person who usually is so directed -- have difficulty knowing which way to turn. You might need to revamp your plans. Tonight: Flex once more. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Tap into your creativity, and gain more insight into what might be possible. You often have to dream or conjure up an idea in order to make it work. Don’t restrict your mental meanderings, though you might choose not to share them. Tonight: Get into weekend mode. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH You might want to stay close to home and not have a reason. Trust your intuitive sense, and you will be on top of a situation. Confusion surrounds many of your key interests or projects. A partner can help you reduce them. To-
night: At home. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH You could be seeing a personal situation a lot differently, given time and a sense of direction. A partner or associate might want to revamp plans, as he or she could be unsure of him- or herself. Let this person put some structure into the here-and-now. Tonight: You need a leisurely dinner. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH Be aware of your expenses, as you easily could make a mistake counting change. Extravagance might seem essential, but be careful as to what this might be doing to your budget. Stay mellow with a controlling situation; do not allow it to get to you. Tonight: Your treat. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH You might change your plans, as you feel inspired and more energized than you have in a long time. Others could seem helpless and unable to convey what is going on in their minds. You change the way people think in a discussion, but they impact your thoughts as well. Tonight: Whatever feels good. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HH You might want to play a situation lowkey and handle it more directly. Your sense of humor plays a significant role when dealing with a perpetually changing matter. Your instincts guide you even more than usual. Tonight: Choose something for yourself. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH You have a unique style and way of communicating. Unbeknown to others, you have a certain idea or sense of how a situation could
ACROSS 1 Dessert with a hyphen 6 “Good for me!” 10 Goes (for) 14 Foreign 15 Answer to a nagging roommate 16 Textbook pioneer Webster 17 About 98 degrees Fahrenheit? 20 Nurse 21 Name on an airport shuttle 22 Pleased as punch 23 Pakistan neighbor 24 After-dinner drink letters 25 Gardener’s agenda? 29 Rested 32 Probability number 33 Cask wood 34 Part of a plot 35 Online qualifier 36 Absolut rival, briefly 38 Hideaway 39 Bundled off 40 “__ for Cookie”: “Sesame Street” song 41 Kind of renewable energy 42 General on a menu 43 Bikers? 46 Time 47 DoD fliers 48 Topnotch 51 Proficiency measure 52 “Wanna __?” 55 Jack Daniel’s field? 58 2000s GM compacts 59 Bust a gut 60 High capital 61 Butter used to deep-fry samosas 62 Drama award 63 Toon who inspired this puzzle’s four long puns DOWN 1 Chews the fat 2 Childlike sci-fi people 3 Like a wet noodle 4 Isr. neighbor 5 Hudson Bay province 6 Comedian’s art 7 Rock boosters 8 Unsettled 9 Time for a hot toddy, perhaps 10 Ready to be drawn
11 Diva’s fit 12 Weight allowance 13 Shake off 18 Writer Hunter 19 Oodles 23 Target of a series of guides 24 Medicine holder 25 Something to keep a watch on 26 Name in chair design 27 Cultural prefix 28 Rough, as a translation 29 Resell to desperate fans, maybe 30 Standard Windows typeface 31 Land at Charles de Gaulle Airport? 34 Disinterested 36 “Trout Quintet” composer 37 Piece of cake 41 Nautical distance 43 Get the job done 44 More than just creature comforts 45 Educ. radio spots 46 “Siddhartha” author
48 Snort 49 “That doesn’t sound good” 50 Needle dropper 51 “Voice of Israel” author 52 Send, “Star Trek”-style 53 __ quam videri: North Carolina motto 54 Abdicator of 1917 56 “__-hoo!” 57 Senators’ org.
THURSDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED
COMICS Get Fuzzy
by Darby Conley
Cow and Boy
by Mark Leiknes
unravel. Do not be surprised if there is a mishap out of the blue. Be willing to make adjustments. Tonight: Hang out. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Your ability to step right in will be tested, and, with the amount of mixed messages that surround you, you might not be sure which way to turn. Extremes mark others’ behavior. Do not get involved with risky money matters. Tonight: A must appearance. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You know what needs to happen. You might attempt to open up your thinking, as well as others’. Sometimes a vision might be too difficult to explain, which forces you to take the lead even if you might be uncomfortable with it. Tonight: Go where there is music. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH If a partner wants to assume the lead, make it OK. You could feel as if you do not have the control you want. Listen to news more openly. You could be changing certain judgments without realizing it. Please note the different reactions you get as a result. Tonight: Go with a suggestion. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH You might feel out of sorts when trying to make a decision that has many variables. Be aware of a friendship that is changing. Learn to grow with this person, and listen to him or her more often. Dismiss former judgments. Tonight: Follow a suggestion.
BORN TODAY Singer Amy Winehouse (1983), actor Tyler Perry (1969), actress Melissa Leo (1960)
Pearls Before Swine
by Stephan Pastis
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Friday September 14, 2012
VOLLEYBALL
Mountaineers ready to face Starke finding success at JMU Cleveland State, Murray State after transferring from WVU by austin seidel sports writer
After a poor performance against Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pa., Tuesday, the West Virginia volleyball team will return home for action Sept. 15-16 to face off against Cleveland State and Murray State. The CSU Vikings will travel to Morgantown with hopes of preying upon a Mountaineer team with something to prove after their five-set marathon match against Robert Morris. WVU will most likely have its eyes set on Arielle Allen, who emerged against RMU to the beat of a 19-kill performance and quite the array of defensive moves. “I just really wanted to be back with the team after sitting out,” Allen said. “I think after that match we all just want to head back to the gym and work on stuff and get back out there this weekend.” While the Mountaineers may want to put the tough loss behind them, Cleveland State will not be in a gracious mood Saturday as they enter with a 7-4 record and a team that statistically matches or betters WVU’s. One of WVU’s key players from the beginning of the season, Hannah Sackett, has trailed off and struggled lately for the Mountaineers and will have something to prove for herself this weekend. “I’ve got a lot of work to do,” Sackett said. “I started off the year great, but I don’t know. I guess I just have to shake off whatever this is and just suck it up and get back to playing.” Sackett will carry a target in this weekend’s pair of games and will most likely bear the burden of the 195 kills that the Vikings Kara Koch brings with her. Koch will also team up with CSU’s own Annie Djukic, who has been the source of Cleveland’s assists at this point in the season.
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Head coach Jill Kramer and the West Virginia volleyball team will face Cleveland State and Murray State this weekend at the Coliseum. Cathy kushner/JMU athleticscommincations
Freshman setter Brittany Sample of the Mountaineers will get to see firsthand how her game stacks up against an even-keeled player and could be scrutinized if she fails to deliver this weekend after coming up short on several passes. “We have a lot to work on this week,” said West Virginia head coach Jill Kramer. “It’s as simple as that. We fought hard. We lost. “There isn’t much else I can say. At least I can say they fought from down 2-0 and made it a close game.” Murray State enters this weekend’s match with only seven games under its belt this season. The Racers are led by Kristen Besselsen on
the attack with 66 kills. Ultimately, the Mountaineers plan to come out strong against Cleveland State and continue the barrage against Murray State and climb their way to a comfortable two games above .500 on the season. If they are to succeed, they will need to cut back on error totals and make a return to the style of play seen in last weekend’s Golden Horseshoe Challenge, which still stands as their best collective performance this season. WVU is scheduled to play Cleveland State at in the WVU Coliseum at 5 p.m. Saturday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Former West Virginia and current James Madison kicker Cameron Starke is ready for JMU’s matchup with the Mountaineers.
by cody schuler managing editor
It was the first round of the 2011-12 FCS playoffs, and James Madison was locked in a tie game with Eastern Kentucky – each team fighting to extend its season by another week. Cameron Starke, the Dukes’ kicker, had already kicked a game-winning field goal earlier in the season. The pressure of the moment wasn’t new to him – in fact, it was something he embraced. “I already had a gamewinner the third game of the season, so I knew heading into that kick that I’d been there before, and I knew I could get the job done, so I had no doubt in myself,” he said. “When I go into these big-time games and it comes down to big-time kicks, I don’t have any doubt in myself. (I) just go out there and do what I’m supposed to do and remain humble and just be glad that I got the opportunity.” Starke, now a redshirt junior, would send his 35yard try sailing through the uprights and extend James Madison’s season one more week before it lost to eventual FCS champion North Dakota State. A West Virginia transfer, Starke elected to return to his home state of Virginia after spending one year in Morgantown. For him, the move was an opportunity to get back to what he loved doing – playing football. “Moving down, I didn’t have to sit out, so right away I got a chance, hop right in and compete again to play,” he said. The Halifax, Va., native connected on 15-of19 field goal tries last year and went 32-for-33 on ex-
tra point attempts. Starke said that the one thing he learned at West Virginia that has helped him succeed at James Madison is not a physical skill, but a mental one. “Probably the biggest lesson I learned at West Virginia was you have to be mentally tough at all times when it comes to football,” he said. “You can’t really let your guard down (and) you can’t really feel sorry for yourself, because nobody is going to hold your hand throughout the process. “You have to be a man, you have to bite the bullet, and you have to work hard and just do the best that you can do.” Starke was a secondteam all-state selection as a punter and an honorable mention all-state kicker as a senior at Halifax County High School. Starke’s migration to Morgantown was the result of the late head coach Bill Stewart, who left a lasting impression on him. “(Stewart) was actually the recruiting coach for our area, and so he came and there was a linebacker the year ahead of me in high school that was getting recruited by every Division 1 school on the East Coast,” he said. “And my coach at the time said, ‘Well hey, we’ve got a pretty good kicker, you should check him out,’ and they sent him some tape. “(Stewart) kept in contact with my coach about me, and then after the Fiesta Bowl when he was promoted to head coach, my coach called and told me, ‘This is really big for us, you’ve got a really good shot at going to West Virginia.’ When Starke heard of his passing, his somber re-
action was in-line with everyone else who had come in contact with Stewart. “I know he really loved Mountaineer Nation, and he always talked about ‘Mountaineer Pride,’ ‘from the heart’ and ‘the old gold and blue,’ and I know he really loved that area and people do mourn for him,” he said. “He was just a good guy at heart and it was very saddening.” When James Madison upset Virginia Tech in the second week of the season two years ago, Starke handled the Dukes’ kickoff duties. He said that though James Madison was able to catch the Hokies by surprise, the same can’t be said for West Virginia. “We’ve talked about how everyone is going to doubt us and we’re just going to try our best to show the world that we can compete,” he said. “We knew that since we upset Virginia Tech that West Virginia is probably not going to overlook us.” Heading into the game against his former team, Starke said there is no fear of the Mountaineers, but instead, a great opportunity to have fun and, if things go well, a shot to shock the college football world once again. “I never get afraid, but the thing that I probably fear the most is not doing the best I can and letting people down,” Starke said. “Really, I’m just looking forward to having a good time and having the opportunity to play against my old teammates. “Obviously we want to bring down another giant, but we just want to have fun and compete against a really great team.” charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu
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8 | SPORTS
THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
Friday September 14, 2012
men’s soccer
Mountaineers to host American Saturday night
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Sophomore forward Andy Bevin takes a shot in West Virginia’s 4-2 win against Oakland last week. The WVU men’s soccer team faces American this weekend.
by amit batra sports writer
The No. 21 West Virginia men’s soccer team will face American University in the second game of its fourgame home stretch Saturday night. WVU is 3-2-1 on the season following a 4-2 win against Oakland Sunday. American is 3-2-0 following wins against St. Francis, Howard and Cal State Fullerton. The two losses came against Cal State Northridge and George Mason. Leading American is junior forward Colin Seigfried and senior forward Alassane Kane. Kane has four goals and one assist for nine points. Seigfried has been just as productive with two goals and three assists on the season so far. He has a total of seven points. The Eagles have shown they can score goals when they beat Howard 7-0 earlier on in the season. In the game, American outshot Howard 18-3. It was the largest margin of victory for the Eagles since 1992. A focus on the American game will be how WVU responds to scoring opportunities. It had a tough drought against quality teams on the road earlier in the season, but scoring four against Oakland was a promising sign for things to come. For junior midfielder Craig Stephens, the importance of finishing chances will be key against American Saturday night.
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Continued from page 3 Mountaineers planned to lean on offensively this season. Izzo-Brown said she hopes Silva can get it together this weekend and start putting balls in the back of the net. “(Silva) has to focus on getting better,” she said. “She is making mistakes; she just has to get through them and figure out a way through hard work. She is definitely missing chances that she and I both know she can finish.” Izzo-Brown will need Silva to start to be a scoring threat on offense in conference play, especially with the way the past four games have gone. West Virginia has played four straight overtime games, losing one and coming to a tie in the other three. In those four games, the Mountaineers have averaged a mere goal per game. Obviously the results
“It ’s been important in the grand scheme of things,” he said. “We haven’t scored for three games (prior to Oakland) so it was good to end the drought. Getting four was huge. We want to score more against American.” As the second game of the four-game home stand, West Virginia will use the impact of Dick Dlesk Stadium to try to get a 4-2-1 record on the season. Going into American, the Mountaineers remain undefeated after strong offensive showings. “It’s an advantage of being at home,” Stephens said. “We get a lot of fans and support at home. To play teams at home – it’s obviously a big impact. It’s harder for opponents to play on our field and against our fans. It’s almost intimidating.” West Virginia makes it just that on its home turf. The Mountaineers have outshot every opponent at home thus far. Earlier in the week, sophomore forward Andy Bevin was recognized as the College Sports Madness MAC Player of the Week after his goal against Oakland to give the Mountaineers a 1-0 advantage. Bevin ended a 333-minute scoring drought for WVU. The Mountaineers hope to achieve more of the same against American Saturday. The action gets underway at 7 p.m. from Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
are not what Izzo-Brown is looking for, but there certainly were good aspects of those games. “When you’re in overtime, of course you are going to be a pretty fit team. When you’re in overtime of course it is going to be a gut check,” Izzo-Brown said. “It’s an opportunity for us to see what we can do in overtime and what we can’t do in overtime.” At this point in the season, the Mountaineers sit at 2-3-3. They have two final dress rehearsals before the real season starts. Izzo-Brown knows there is work to do, but as Big 12 play approaches, the head coach is eager for it to kick off. “Going into Big 12 play, we are excited,” she said. “For me, I just don’t know what to expect, so I want to have as much preparation as possible, but at the end of the day I’m looking forward to get into it and getting after it.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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The Farmers’ Market to return Saturday by emily meadows a&e writer
After months of construction and dedicated development, the Morgantown Market Place will host its opening Saturday morning. The Farmers’ Market has found a permanent home on the corner on Spruce and Fayette Street, and will finally hold its inauguration from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. “Since this is a permanent location, visitors coming to town that are not typically around Saturday mornings will now have the chance to see what they may be missing out on,” said market manager Lisa Lagana. The newly designed covered pavilion boasts a weatherproof shelter, which creates a more resilient atmosphere for rainy and unpleasant weather conditions. The market brings together more than 30 vendors who sell fresh produce, meats, eggs and more to create a fresh and local offering. “There’s a lot of variety that people miss out on if they only shop at grocery stores,” Lagana said. “People who frequent the farmers market know that an apple isn’t just an apple – some
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The newly constructed Morgantown Market Place will open Saturday. are great for cooking and others are great for snacking. Like much of our foods, they all have unique and different characteristics.” All products on sale are grown and distributed
within a 50-mile radius, ensuring all purchases are benefiting local farms and families. With an array of seasonal options, shoppers can find some of the freshest greens,
peppers, breads and tomatoes in the Morgantown area. For those who like to plan their purchases in advance, a seasonal chart is available on the market’s web-
site, www.morgantownfarmers.org. If you are unsure how to cook your produce, the farmers market website also provides various recipes to kick-start your culi-
nary creativity. In this way, the market engages its audience, creating a bond between buyer and seller. “There is also a unique sense of community whenever you go to the farmer’s market,” Lagana said. “It’s a great place to hang out where you can spend time with your family and bring your dog.” Main Street Morgantown, a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown area, has collected donations to accelerate the construction of the market during the last few months. In addition, many area restaurants and businesses – including Madeline’s on High Street, Hotel Morgan and the Golden Finch – heavily support the farmers’ market, while the Richwood Grill is dedicated to buying all of its freshest ingredients locally. Be sure to check out the opening Saturday morning, and stop by Sept. 22 as well for the grand opening event, which features samples, guest chefs and live music. With the opening of the Morgantown Market Place, the finest local foods are now just footsteps away. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
WVU Health Sciences Center to host 5K run by emily Meadows a&e writer
Tie up your sneakers and step into a good cause. The Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center is hosting its 20th annual September Stride 5K Run and Walk Saturday at 9 a.m. Rain or shine, the race will set the start and finish line in the front of Ruby Memorial Hospital. The yearly race, sponsored by WVU Healthcare’s Rehabilitation Services, benefits the Richard Rosenbaum Memorial Fund, which supports children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary diseases. The fund is named after Rick Rosenbaum, who was treated for cystic fibrosis at Ruby Memorial until his death at age 36. His family established
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the fund in his honor and created the Rosenbaum Family House, where patients at WVU Healthcare centers can stay with their families while receiving medical treatments. The 3.1-mile race includes a rolling, two-loop course around the hospital parking lots and along Van Voorhis Road, with one water stop and mile split times. Early registration for the event has closed, but race hopefuls can still sign up now until race day for $25. “We get some out-oftown participants for the race, and we get great support from WVU students,” said race co-director Tom Druge. Smiley Miles will provide timing for all participants, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women finishers. One hundred fifty dol-
lars is up for grabs for the first place finisher, $100 for second and $50 for third place. There is an additional $100 cash prize for any runner who sets a new course record. The current course record for men is 15:11 and 16:34 for women. The race has also featured a notable list of runners from past years. “We have had at least one Olympian run and win the race – Megan Wright from Canada, and WVU and several US Olympic Trials Qualifiers, namely Mike Dudley, who ran for WVU and in the 2000 Marathon trials race,” Druge said. Various prize drawings will also be available for all in attendance, and the first 200 registrants will receive a free event t-shirt. There will be plenty of fun for the whole fam-
ily – the event will feature arts and crafts activities all morning, along with mini kids’ races to get little feet moving. Three youth races will begin at 10 a.m., including two short runs for the younger crowd and a 1K for
older kids. While there is no cost for participation, each child must be registered to partake in the race. WVU students seeking volunteering opportunities can earn two hours of volunteer credit by partic-
ipating in the event. For those looking to make their morning jog something special, the September Stride 5K is the way to go Saturday morning. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Gibbie’s comedy open mic night delivers by emily meadows A&e writer
Noah Basden scribbles in his notebook. Pages are filled with single words and short phrases that are, at a glance, meaningless. A glass of Pabst Blue Ribbon and a basket of cheese fries between them, Allen Beaver shares a booth with Basden in the back corner of Gibbie’s Pub. In front of him sits a smaller notebook of his own, packed with slightly longer notes. “This is basically the book of a crazy person,” Basden said. “If anyone else read this, they’d have me institutionalized.” It may be a school night, but these notes aren’t for class – they’re helping comedy solidify its place in mid-week Morgantown entertainment. LOL: Open Mic Night, Matt Sunday/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM hosted by Basden, Sally Jamie Carbone, an open mic regular at Gibbie’s, performs a stand-up routine Wednesday night. Carbone’s ‘nerd-themed’ Brooks and Brian Ornduff routine generated laughs on subjects about ‘Pokemon,’ ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lost.’ – the club’s open mic coordinator – is held at Gibbie’s Pub and Eatery on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The bimonthly event gives local stand-up comedians the opportunity to showcase witty talent and perform hilarious, creative trials of their latest and greatest material. Brooks, an Ohio native, started out casually performing at comedy clubs about four years ago, and has since decided to pursue her passion full-time. She is eagerly touring and performing her acts around the country and will be competing in an upcoming contest in Boston for a chance to win $10,000. Despite Brooks’ sporadic traveling schedule, Ornduff, Basden and other comedic regulars have dedicated their time and talents to keeping the show afloat. “Originally we wanted people to email ahead of time to go on stage, but Sally and I just try to use our discretion,” Ornduff said. “If someone seems really intoxicated or inappropriate,
we try to filter that out.” Ornduff said he and Brooks attempt to create the atmosphere of a legitimate comedy club and attract the college crowd and residents alike. About 15 minutes before show time, many of the comics fall quiet. It’s a silence that’s neither awkward nor uncomfortable, and while some read over their pocketsized notes, others simply sip their beer in solitude. Whatever the individual approach, the sudden stillness from the otherwise talkative group presents a rather unique moment of preparation that seems incomparable to any other experience. Before taking the stage, each performer becomes vulnerable and exposed, and what comes next requires confidence and a layer of tough skin. Once the mic goes on, nothing is off-limits. Eleven comedians took the stage Wednesday night, each receiving a five-minute bit to present a variety of unrestricted and diverse material. Immediately, an unspoken communication ties the performer to the audience, and ideas begin to flow effortlessly. “It’s a show that you produce, and you’re in charge of the lines and the acting; basically if this were theater it would be the most postmodern thing on stage,” Basden said. “Any random way you interact with the audience, wherever you turn – there’s just so much to think about.” Not every comedy night is a success, and Basden admits that bombing a set can be pretty painful. “But once you really commit, you make these friends, and I feel like we all think close to the same way,” Basden said. “We can point out flaws and try to make them funny.” There are no prerequisites for taking the stage, but the tight-knit community between these comedians creates a more respectable environment that sets it apart from your typical bar nights
around town. “If you have talent, we’ll suck you in,” Basden said. “True comedians won’t talk to you unless you earn their respect, but you earn it by showing up every time there’s an open mic and constantly putting things together.” The 21-year-old Basden, who has been living in Morgantown for 10 years, developed a passion for comedy during middle school after reading “The Comedy Bible” and performing at his school’s talent show. “The home-ec teacher didn’t think I was funny,” Basden said. “Regardless, I’ve been writing and keeping journals ever since of things I observe that I find funny and interesting.” Basden decided he wanted to extend the opportunity to an 18-and-up crowd by alternating with Exhale Hookah Lounge on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. Additionally, the recently formed Morgantown Comedy Club will mark its inception next week and is expected to build an even larger community. “At first I was a little scared to start one (comedy club) in Morgantown, because it would be full of dirty jokes and have this bureaucracy of being associated with WVU,” Basden said. In the end, he feels more confident than ever that the comedy club will bring together the town’s best talents to form this progressive group that is certain to live up to its title and keep Morgantown laughing out loud. daa@e@mail.wvu.edu
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