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Bullying forum sees large turnout

by Lacey Palmer Staff writer

The Mountainlair Ballroom was full of approximately 700 West Virginia University students Tuesday night – 88 percent of which said they have experienced or witnessed some form of bullying in their lives.

Bullying in the Community: Part 2 took place last night as an opportunity for

students to discuss bullying in an interactive, townhall style format.

One of the main topics discussed were bullying within the LGBTQ community.

“I think last spring’s bullying forum was incredible – we had a great turnout, a lot of active people, and a lot of people attending meetings and speaking with us after the event – but, this year’s event

Birthday wish comes true for local centenarian

By Carlee Lammers City Editor

Caretakers from Hospice Care Corporation of Monongalia County wanted to ensure James Shepherd‘s 101st birthday celebration was just as memorable as his impact on the community.

Shepherd is known as the originator of Dorsey’s Knob and has been involved with Marilla, Krepps parks, part of the BOPARC parks and recreation system, Chestnut Ridge Camp and is known for his involvement with Coopers Rock.

A Morgantown native, Shepherd attended Morgantown High School the first year the it opened its doors.

Ever since, he has had a commitment to serving the Morgantown area.

Shea Stackpole, Shepherd’s primary nurse through the hospice program, said she felt the need to do something extraordinary for his upcoming birthday celebration.

Stackpole said she knows Shepherd has a passion for music and often sits and listens to the distant sounds of The

was even better,” said senior Benjamin Seebaugh who co-hosted the forum.

“I think we can see that things are moving even faster at the University than we anticipated.”

Sociology professor Daniel Brewster co-hosted the event and said he was shocked by the forum’s turnout.

“This has been a big vision of mine – that at some point, we would entertain

conversations of this capacity,” Brewster said.

Throughout the fourm polls were conducted using the software Poll Everywhere, to lead the discussion.

Poll Everywhere is software that allowed students to text their answers via mobile device, which then projected results on the screen anonymously.

The first question students were polled on ask

to what extent is bullying an issue on WVU’s campus.

The results showed 63 percent responded they felt it was a serious problem, 29 percent said they felt it is a minor problem and 8 percent answered saying it is not a problem.

Student Government Association President Zach Redding also spoke about the SGA’s recent resolution to create an LGBT center on campus.

According to Redding, it was this same forum last spring that helped lead him to incorporate bullying and safety concerns within his platform.

“If you look at where our university is going in the 2020 strategic plan for the future, goal number three states that we would like to foster diversity and an inclusive culture,”

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Morgantown High School Red & Blue Marching Band’s rehearsals.

So she formed a plan.

“It came about that his birthday was coming up, and we were all getting really excited. We know he loves the band; he always listens to them when they practice,” she said. “So it was my idea. I thought – ‘It’s going to be his 101st birthday, so we ought to do something really big.’”

Stackpole, along with other members of the hospice care team arranged to surprise Shepherd with a performance by the MHS Marching Band outside his Euclid Avenue home.

Shepherd’s live-in caretaker, Ann Ours, said she was excited to share the special moment with Shepherd and be a part of his celebration.

“He’s heard them from his bed inside before, but he’s never seen the band play,” Ours said. “It’s going to be very special for him to see them.”

Stackpole said while serving as Shepherd’s nurse she’s formed a strong connection with

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5k to benefit Project Lifesaver

By Lacey Palmer Staff writer

The Operation Jacob Five Year Reunion 5k Run & 2k Walk will take place Sunday at White Park in Morgantown to help create awareness and raise funds for a program that completely changed the Allen family’s lives.

Five years ago this month, Jacob Allen, 18, wandered away from his family during a hike in the Dolly Sods Wilderness.

According to his mother, Karen, Jacob is autistic and has limited cognitive abilities, which prevented him from realizing he was lost.

It wasn’t until after search and rescue teams found Jacob four days later that Karen discovered the program that would change her family’s lives forever.

Project Lifesaver is a program that helps find adults

and children who have wandered off by using radio-frequency trackers to locate them.

According to director of media and communications for Project Lifesaver International Elizabeth Kappes, individuals enrolled in the program wear a small transmitter around their wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal.

If an enrolled person goes missing, the caregiver notifies the local Project Lifesaver agency, and the individual can be found using the frequency.

“There is no cure for these conditions, but safety is absolutely essential,” Kappes said.

Project Lifesaver requires much less manpower and money than typical searches, which

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CCE helps students in service efforts

By Ashley Tennant Staff Writer

The West Virginia University Center for Civic Engagement is building bridges between students and the local community through community service.

By providing resources necessary for volunteerism through iServe, and offering Service Learning Courses for WVU students, the CCE helps stu-

dents find community service opportunities around the city.

Alexis McMillen, program coordinator at the CCE, said she believes being active with the CCE yields great benefits for WVU students.

“We have a lot of different programs, a lot of different initiatives and things that we do. It’s almost time for students to register for spring classes, and we have Service Learn-

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ing courses, which are independent study courses where students can create their own learning service projects and work with a community partner I can refer them to or that they choose on their own,” McMillen said. “It’s a variable credit class between 1-6 credit hours,” she said.

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working on their service project.

“For some students, it’s a great way to get maybe what they would at an internship, but service learning courses focus on how students can meet specific learning outcomes from a course,” she said.

The course also raises awareness about the impact of nonprofit organizations within the

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Hazel Ruby McQuain Park to host international festival by bryan bumgardner associate city editor

West Virginia University will be partner with Morgantown residents for the 2012 International Festival, a public gathering of WVU student organizations and local restaurants.

Free and open to the public, the International Festival will feature live music, entertainment and food

from local restaurants such as Hibachi, Oliverio’s and Mother India.

Various WVU student organizations will have informational tables representing various countries for students at WVU. The festival will be held at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m for the first time.

In previous years, the festival has been held in the

Mountainlair.

“As our student population has become larger and the popularity of the festival has increased, we have outgrown the space in the Mountainlair, which has been its home for almost 20 years,” said Grace Atebe, assistant director for student support and development in the Office of International Students and Scholars, in a release.

Terror suspect’s family says he asked to go to US NEW YORK (AP) — Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis was a terrible student in his native Bangladesh, and his middleclass parents say he persuaded them to send him off to study in the U.S. as a way of improving his job prospects.

At the Missouri college where he enrolled, one classmate said Nafis often remarked that true Muslims don’t believe in violence — an image that seemed startlingly at odds with Nafis’ arrest in an FBI sting this week on charges of trying to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in New York with what he thought was a 1,000-pound car bomb.

“I can’t imagine being more shocked about somebody doing something like this,” said Jim Dow, a 54-year-old Army veteran who rode home from class with Nafis twice a week.

“I didn’t just meet this kid a couple of times. We talked quite a bit, sir. And this doesn’t seem to be in character.”

Federal investigators, often accused by defense attorneys of entrapping and leading would-be terrorists along, said the 21-year-old Nafis made the first move over the summer, reaching out for accomplices and eventually contacting a government informant, who then went to federal

authorities.

They said he also selected his target, drove the van loaded with dummy explosives up to the door of the bank, and tried to set off the bomb from a hotel room using a cellphone he thought had been rigged as a detonator.

During the investigation, he and the informant corresponded via Facebook and other social media, talked on the phone and met in hotel rooms, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Nafis spoke of his admiration for Osama bin Laden, talked of writing an article about his plot for an al-Qaida-affiliated magazine, and said he would be willing to be a martyr but preferred to go home to his family after carrying out the attack, authorities said. And he also talked about wanting to kill President Barack Obama and bomb the New York Stock Exchange, a law enforcement official said.

Investigators said in court papers that he came to the U.S. bent on jihad and worked out the specifics of a plot when he arrived.

While Nafis believed he had the blessing of al-Qaida and was acting on behalf of the terrorist group, he has no known ties, according to federal officials.

Nafis, who at the time of his arrest Wednesday was working as a busboy at a restaurant in Manhattan, was jailed without bail. His attorney has not commented on the case, but in other instances where undercover agents and sting operations were used, lawyers have argued entrapment.

Investigators would not say exactly how he initially contacted the government informant.

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, whose department had a role in the arrest as a member of a joint federal-state terrorism task force, said the entrapment argument rarely prevails.

“You have to be otherwise not disposed to do a crime,” Kelly said. “And if it’s your intent to do a crime, and somehow there are means made available, then generally speaking, the entrapment defense does not succeed.”

Nafis’ family in Dhaka, Bangladesh, denied he could have been involved — he was incapable of such actions and came to America to study, not to carry out an attack, his parents said. His father, a banker, said Nafis was so timid he couldn’t venture out onto the roof alone.

“My son couldn’t have done it,” Quazi Ahsanullah said, weeping.

According to Kim Harrison, associate director of Student Organizations, moving the festival to the park was a community initiative.

“It was something the community wanted to participate in, and we created some great partnerships,” she said. “This year, we tried to have more of a community feel and invite community members to

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“Students will have the opportunity to help inaugurate their problem-solving and decision-making skills by helping with challenges in the community,” she said. “They get exposure to working with people that the community agencies are serving.”

McMillen said the course offers students a unique opportunity to pursue something they are passionate about outside the classroom.

“It’s a really unique course; there is not a lot of courses like it on campus.

Where you can say, ‘I really want to go work with the American Cancer Society and help plan Relay for Life on campus.’ Well, you can absolutely do that, but not only can you get community service hours, but

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Continued from page 1 Redding said. “Our University is moving in the right direction and our students are behind what we’re doing, so in the upcoming months, we are going to need a lot of support. This is not just a student government movement – all students can get involved.”

Students were given the opportunity to share their own stories with the group.

Those in attendance heard various stories including a transsexual who has come to terms with the fact that they “weren’t born into the body they should’ve been”and a student who was bullied throughout high school for being gay to the point he attempted suicide twice and a student who came out .

“You don’t know what they’ve been through, you don’t know their story – it’s rough,” said the student who recently came out.

“You have to hide yourself from people, and I’ve hidden myself from people up until this point. Why isn’t there equality? I don’t understand why it’s still that way.”

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James Shepherd, who turns 101 years old today, watches as the Morgantown High School band plays in the street in front of his home Thursday.

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“He keeps saying ‘oh, it’s just another day,’” she said. “We’re so excited.”

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In the event of inclement weather, the festival will be canceled.

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there’s a way to get school credit, as well,” she said.

“It’s really a great way to get experience toward your major.”

As well as providing service learning courses, the CCE facilitates volunteerism throughout Morgantown.

The center utilizes the innovative online system iServe to organize service hours.

“The iServe system has been up and running for just over a calendar year, and we already have thousands of students doing thousands and thousands of hours. Currently, iServe has 370 organizations registered and approved,” McMillen said.

“Part of my job here is to manage iServe, so that our community partners are not only prepared to take WVU students as volunteers and service learners, but so they get the most out of that

partnership.”

McMillen said the CCE provides an opportunity for WVU students they may not be able to receive elsewhere.

“Compared to other institutions across the country, WVU, in a way, is doing a lot more with some things; we have a really unique community partner program, and essentially our mission is to provide learning experiences for students, but the cool thing we get to do is help the community while we do that,” McMillen said.

“We really love promoting our partnerships with nonprofit agencies, and the fact that we can be the one stop shop for students who want to volunteer is extremely helpful. We can get you set up with everything you need.”

For more information, visit cce.wvu.edu.

Senior student Daniel Brummage spoke about his experiences as a vocal conservative on WVU’s campus for quite sometime.

“While I’ve always been neutral on this particular subject, attending this forum last year opened my eyes to bullying in America – especially to the LGBT community,” Brummage said. “It’s interesting how we can blind ourselves to the issues we’re afraid to speak out for, however there’s absolutely no justification for the intolerance that exists currently.

It’s not an issue of religion, it’s not an issue of right and wrong, and it’s not an issue of liberal or conservative— as we’ve seen tonight, it’s an issue of life or death.”

Brummage said at the previous forum he committed himself as an ally to the WVU LGBTQ community.

“I love WVU more than I’ve ever been able to vocalize and as such, I love every Mountaineer,” Brummage said. “I never want to wake up and read about someone at WVU who saw no other way out than taking his or her own life. We have a lot of sayings here at WVU, but here’s a particular one—one school, one student body, one family,

one WVU.” The final Poll Everywhere question asked attendees how important they believed having a paid LGBTQ resource position is to campus.

The results revealed 70 percent said they believe it is very important, while the majority of the remaining 30 percent believed it is still somewhat important.

“One thing we can really do on this campus to catalyze the reaction is to be more vocal about these issues,” Seebaugh said.

President of the Gender Equality Movement organization at WVU Miranda Miller said she believes the forum was very successful and conducive.

“I think any time that there is an intentional public forum for this kind of dialogue to happen, it is critical – especially on a campus in West Virginia where these issues aren’t always in the forefront of people’s minds,” Miller said.

For more information , visit the WVU Bullying Town Hall Facebook page or follow the group on Twitter using @ WVU_Bullying.

to Allen, it gives her a peace of mind.

“The technology is perfect for West Virginia, or really anywhere – it’s very simple and uses a radio transmitter, which is a very old but simple technology,” she said.

“In West Virginia, you can’t get cell phone coverage or GPS in many places, and this works regardless of that.”

According to Allen, though, the program is not publicized enough.

“We didn’t know about the program, and I have searched the Internet for years for something like this,” Allen said. “That’s the thing – there’s just not enough publicity so that’s one of our goals.”

Allen believes the recent death of Laurence Nichol, 79, who was lost in the Cheat Lake area last week as a result of Alzheimer’s, could have been prevented with the use of Project Lifesaver.

“Unfortunately, those people didn’t know about the program and they live right here in Morgantown,” Allen said. “I mean, that’s how we found out about the program – during a search for our own son.”

The funds raised from the first Operation Jacob Five Year Reunion 5k will go to the local Project Lifesaver program and the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group, which Allen believes is a great organization as well.

MARG helped greatly in Jacob’s search in 2007 and continues to help with searches in the area. The group is comprised of volunteers who meet once per month in Star City, and Allen believes it would be great for students to get involved.

She hopes, overall, the 5k will help create awareness for a program her family now depends on.

“More than the money, though, our goal is to educate people,” Allen said.

Registration for the race begins at noon at the White Park Pavilion in Morgantown. The race will start at 2 p.m. with a picnic immediately following.

“We just want to have a reunion and gather as many people as we can who helped with the search, run or walk in the race and just anyone who wants to come,” Allen said.

The 2k walk fee is $15, the 5k run fee is $25, and the student fee for either race is $15. Anyone less than 10 years old may participate for free.

To learn more about the Project Lifesaver program, visit www.projectlifesaver. org.

For more information about the Operation Jacob Five Year Reunion, visit the organization’s Facebook page.

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day and performed various selections, including “Happy Birthday.”

Shepherd watched the performance from his front porch, and said he was pleasantly surprised.

“It was more than enough of a surprise,” Shepherd said. “It was very good; thank you.”

often enlist multiple agencies, hundreds of officers, countless hours and thousands of dollars, according to Kappes.

“The speed of the program is also a great benefit,” Kappes said. “Every minute lost increases the risk of a tragic outcome.”

With Project Lifesaver and trained public safety agencies, an individual can be found within 30 minutes, which is 95 percent less time than the standard search.

In Project Lifesaver’s 2,583 rescues throughout the last 13 years, no serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. The program now has more than 1,200 participating agencies in 47 states in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia and three provinces in Canada.

Monongalia County has had the nonprofit program in place for about five years now.

Jacob and his family now use the Project Lifesaver program because, according

participate.”

More than 700 middle and elementary school students are anticipated to attend the event, and Harrison hopes adults from around Morgantown will visit as well.

“We’re really hoping that between the 3:30 and 6:30 hours, the community and the University and our working folks in the area can come down and en-

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US sees potential for wider anti-Taliban uprising

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Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) lining up to get counter-IED training at Forward Operating Base Warrior in Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan.

AB BAND, Afghanistan (AP) — Fed up with the Taliban closing their schools and committing other acts of oppression, men in a village about 100 miles south of Kabul took up arms late last spring and chased out the insurgents with no help from the Afghan government or U.S. military.

Small-scale revolts in recent months like the one in Kunsaf, mostly along a stretch of desert south of the Afghan capital, indicate bits of a grass-roots, do-it-yourself anti-insurgency that the U.S. hopes Afghan authorities can transform into a wider movement. Perhaps it can undercut the Taliban in areas they still dominate after 11 years of war with the United States and NATO allies.

The effort in Ghazni Province looks like a long shot.

The villagers don’t readily embrace any outside authority, be it the Taliban, the U.S. or the Afghan government.

American officials nonetheless are quietly nurturing the trend, hoping it might become a game changer, or at least a new roadblock for the Taliban. At the same time, they are adamant that if anyone can convince the villagers to side with the Afghan government, it’s the Af-

ghans – not the Americans. “If we went out there and talked to them we would taint these groups and it would backfire,� said Army Brig. Gen. John Charlton, the senior American adviser to the Afghan military in provinces along the southern approaches to Kabul.

Charlton, who witnessed similar stirrings in Iraq while serving as a commander there in 2007, said that in some cases the Taliban are fighting back fiercely, killing leaders of the armed uprisings. In Kunsaf, for example, the Taliban killed several village fighters in skirmishes as recently as last month, but the Taliban suffered heavy losses and have thus far failed to retake the village.

The American general visited two military bases in the area last week — one in Ghazni’s Ab Band district that was vacated by a U.S. Army brigade as part of September’s U.S. troop drawdown, and the other in nearby Gelan district, where Afghan paramilitary police forces are moving in to fill the gap left by the Americans. Charlton found far fewer paramilitary police there than he says are needed; he is nudging the Afghans to get hundreds more into the area to put more pressure on the Tali-

ban in support of the village uprisings.

Charlton said the U.S. and its coalition partners are taking a behind-the-scenes role – encouraging the Afghans to court the villagers while finding a role for U.S. Special Forces soldiers to forge the villagers into a fighting force as members of the Kabul-sanctioned Afghan Local Police.

Some have compared the apparently spontaneous uprisings to the Iraq war’s Anbar Awakening of 2007, in which Sunni Arab tribes in the western province of Anbar turned on alQaida in their midst, joined forces with the Americans and dealt a blow that many credit with turning the tide of that conflict. The U.S. armed and paid the tribal fighters and sought to integrate them into Iraqi government forces.

By coincidence, the first localized movement to draw outside attention in Afghanistan was in Ghazni’s Andar district, about 100 miles south of Kabul. Thus some U.S. analysts are calling this the Andar Awakening, drawing an Iraq war parallel that even the most optimistic American commanders say is a stretch. “That just builds some false expectations,� said

Army Lt. Col. Kevin Lambert, a 1st Infantry Division battalion commander whose area of operations includes Ghazni. He nonetheless is encouraged that after initially balking, the Afghan government is now trying to leverage the Andar unrest. It has installed a new district governor who Lambert said is sympathetic to the uprisings and made changes in the local security forces. It also has authorized a U.S. Special Forces team to work with the villagers. “It’s going to take time, it’s not going to be an Anbar (Iraq) sweep,� Lambert said. “It is going to be village by village, district by district, and we may not see the results of this for some years.�

Senior officers at the U.S. military headquarters sound even more cautious. “So far what we are not seeing is a coalescing of it into a greater movement,� said Australian Maj. Gen. Stephen Day, the plans chief for the international coalition’s joint command. He said “nothing as substantial� as the Andar uprising is happening elsewhere in the country.

U.S. officials say there are signs of anti-Taliban resistance, or at least sentiment, in a dozen or more villages in Andar, and at various lo-

cations in the nearby districts of Qarabagh, Moqur and Ab Band. There have been small-scale uprisings also in provinces closer to Kabul, including Laghman and Logar.

The question Day says he’s asking is, “Is there a golden thread here that we can pull on that will unite them all?�

It is with that possibility in mind – and an awareness that U.S. influence here is likely to shrink as its forces continue to withdraw – that the Americans are encouraging the Afghan military to complete a plan dubbed Operation Solidarity to make what it can of this unexpected new opening in Ghazni province. Charlton, the American adviser to the commander of the main Afghan army group in this region, said this should be a major focus for the Afghans over the winter, when harsh weather tends to lessen the pace of combat operations.

The three-stage plan, designed with U.S. assistance and launched by the Afghan 203rd Corps in September, begins with an assessment of individual village uprisings and their potential for success. Those deemed worthy of pursuing are then approached by the Afghan military, in some cases to

provide weaponry. Charlton described the third stage as a networking effort “to stitch these groups together into something larger.�

Charlton, who was a central player in fostering the Anbar Awakening in Iraq as a brigade commander in the provincial capital of Ramadi in 2007, is notably optimistic about the nascent Afghan uprisings. “Over the course of the winter, if this thing works out right, these groups will be supported, they will come together a little bit more and by the springtime the insurgency will not have the popular support bases that they are used to having,� he said.

Charlton said he’s not discouraged by the merely incremental progress thus far. “To me, the Taliban are doing the same thing that al-Qaida was� in Iraq, he said. “They used these really oppressive, violent tactics that eventually alienate these populations. And I see that same dynamic here,� even though that may not be enough to ignite a broader uprising. “It may not change Afghanistan, but if it can help deny some support bases in Ghazni, we’ll take that. That is something we haven’t had.�

China shows signs of rebound from economic slump BEIJING (AP) — China’s worst slump since the global financial crisis leveled out in the latest quarter and retail sales picked up in a sign an economic rebound is taking shape, adding to hopes for a global recovery.

The world’s second-largest economy grew 7.4 percent from the year before in the three months ending in September, data showed Thursday. That was slower than the second quarter’s 7.6 percent growth but the decline was much gentler than in earlier quarters.

Economists also pointed to quarter-on-quarter growth of 2.2 percent, the biggest such gain in a year, as a sign of recovery. “This confirms that the economy is rebounding,� said Dariusz Kowalczyk, senior economist for Credit Agricole CIB in Hong Kong. “There is no room and no need for further major stimulus.�

The Chinese improvement came after unexpectedly strong U.S. housing starts boosted confidence that the world’s biggest economy is mending after five years in the doldrums.

The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday that builders started construction on new singlefamily houses and apartments at the fastest pace in more than four years. The U.S. and Chinese numbers are rare good news for the

world economy, which has slowed as Europe’s chronic debt crisis worsened and the American economy stagnated.

Beijing has cut interest rates twice since early June and is injecting money into the economy through higher investment by state companies and spending on building subways and other public works. But authorities have avoided a major stimulus after huge spending in response to the 2008 global crisis fueled inflation and a wasteful building boom.

Retail sales rose 14.4 percent, accelerating from the first half’s 14.1 percent growth. Investment in factories and other fixed assets improved, rising 20.5 percent in the first nine months of the year, up from a 20.2 percent rate for the first eight months. “We can see a clear sign of steady economic growth,� said Sheng Laiyun, spokesman for the National Bureau of Statistics. “There is a smaller margin of decline and some major indicators have been growing faster.�

A rebound in Chinese growth would be good news for economies such as Australia, Brazil and African countries that supply its factories with iron ore and other commodities.

The slowdown over the past year and a half is due

Workers collect cauliflowers for exporting at a farm in Juxian county in east China’s Shandong province. largely to government curbs imposed to cool an overheated economy and reduce reliance on exports by encouraging more domestic consumption. The slump worsened last year after global demand for Chinese goods plunged unexpectedly.

In line with the government’s hopes, retailing and other service industries aimed at Chinese consumers are growing relatively strongly while manufacturing and heavy industry have been battered by

weak global demand and government curbs on construction. The government says stronger activity in services industries has helped to limit job losses.

Pan Wenhao, a 25-yearold wedding photographer in the tourist town of Lijiang in China’s southwest, said his photo studio’s rev-

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enues are up 50 percent compared with this time last year. He said tourism in Lijiang has grown by about

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But conditions are still tough for manufacturers that had relied mostly on exporting are now trying to sell more to China’s own consumers.

Xie Jun, owner of Dongguan Jincai Real Co. in the southern city of Dongguan, which manufactures headphones, mobile phones and computer accessories, said he is losing 100,000 to 200,000 yuan ($15,000$30,000) a month and had to lay off 30 of his 100 employees. He began trying to make more sales in China a few years ago “but the market is limited.� “We get less business, and even if the factory is running, we cannot make money from that,� Xie said. “Most of the businesspeople I know here have the same problem as me.�

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Voters cast their ballots at the Herbert Young Community Center polling place in Cary, N.C., Thursday You’ve probably seen a to some stock variation of are capable of registering to lot of news coverage sur- “Opinions on politics are vote in Monongalia County, rounding the upcoming stupid. Therefore, you’re all the deadline to register has presidential election, and stupid,” you shouldn’t let it passed. you’ve also probably heard discourage you from casting However, they can still a lot of 50-year-olds harp- your vote this November. request an absentee baling about how this generaIf it encourages you to lot from their home state. tion isn’t invested in politi- clean out your friends list, Most states only require an that’s just democracy in ac- absentee ballot be returned cal discourse.

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Those registered to vote in Monongalia County will have a sizeable ticket in front of them, including the presidential race, the U.S. senate seat currently in contention between Republican candidate John Raese and incumbent Senator Joe Manchin (D), and the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the first district of West Virginia,

currently held by David McKinley.

Monongalia County will also have nearly 90 polling locations open on election day, divided into both magisterial and senatorial districts. Area locations include Scott’s Run Settlement House, Morgantown High School, Monongalia County Court House, the First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Health De-

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A bug’s life: Why hurting animals hurts you, too molly robinson correspondent

Last week, my roommates and I had our first real argument.

Whether it concerns cleanliness or cattiness, it’s expected that a group of college kids living under the same roof will have some disagreements. But in our case, the issue at hand wasn’t dish duty or a classic hesaid/she-said case.

It was about a stinkbug.

Yes, one of those browngrey bugs that have invaded Morgantown this year had sneaked into our apartment and was suddenly the subject of the most heated debate our apartment had seen all semester.

There were pros – killing the bug was easy and effective – and cons – the smell that stinkbugs release upon death would stink up our apartment for a good few hours. The stinkbug scaling our living room wall had been unknowingly placed in a life or death situation, and only the apartment’s verdict could save it.

Now, our first instinct as humans is to kill a bug.

Whether it’s squishing or swatting, everybody seems to be inclined to kill the animals that inadvertently get in our way. And honestly, this is a natural reaction passed down from generation to generation: certain bugs, like the venomous ones, are dangerous and should be disposed of for our own safety. It’s simply survival of the fittest, and so far, avoiding lethal bug bites

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Animal rights activist and co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Ingrid E Newkirk pulls a victoria carriage in Mumbai Oct 10. has done our species well.

However, the bite of the common spider or mosquito that cohabitates your dorm or apartment isn’t a death sentence.

And although it may not seem as heart-wrenching or morally wrong to kill these animals as compared to the dogs and cats and what-have-you being abused and murdered every day, it’s really not so dissimilar.

Because the bugs and dogs and cats, etc., are all

animals, just like us. We all live on the same Earth and try to survive the best we can. In fact, the only deviation we have from these animals is that we kill non-dangerous creatures simply for convenience. We don’t stand to benefit by smashing the ant that crawled into the kitchen. We gain nothing by flushing a spider down the toilet. So why do we do it?

Greater minds than mine have long dis-

cussed the benefits of being in touch with the nature around us, including animals. Gandhi once proclaimed that you can judge a society based on the way it treats its animals. Buddha himself was a vegetarian. And the Dalai Lama maintains that our prime purpose in life is to help others – and if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.

So don’t harm the bugs (or any other animals) that get in your way. As

insignificant as they may seem, we are all trying to live, and live well.

We share this world with all creatures, big and small, and pointlessly killing these individuals only reflects poorly on our species. As annoying as they are, just take those moths, centipedes, ants, spiders, or any other creatures that accidentally venture in your path and place them back where they belong – outside. And like the Da-

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lai Lama said, if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.

So after much consideration, the apartment ruled that our stinkbug guest was to be placed safely outside. I did the deed and came back inside feeling warm both inside and out.

And when I discovered another stinkbug wandering around our windowsill not twenty minutes later, I knew exactly what to do.

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DAILY HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you really live life to the max. Be aware of a tendency to overindulge. Your creativity emerges the more relaxed you become. You say what you mean, and you mean what you say. As a result, you attract much of what you desire. If you are single, your desirability is clear -- even on the most basic level.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You feel as if you have a tiger by its tail, but do not count on this feeling lasting forever. You have been putting more effort into your life, and it shows. At the last minute, a boss or higher-up could make a request that you might like to say “no” to. Tonight: A must appearance.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH Keep reaching out for new information. If it is possible, try to arrange for a change of scenery this weekend. As you integrate new information, you will detach enough to where you might decide that a problem really isn’t one anymore.

Tonight: Break a pattern.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You might be questioning someone’s choices. You will not be able to change this person’s mind or have much influence on what he or she chooses to do. Say little, yet be there for a discussion. This person will realize the problems he or she has created. Tonight: Sort through invitations, one by one.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH You could be very enthusiastic about an upcoming event, yet you realize you’ll have to wade through a lot

of work to get there. You currently seem unable to tap into your incredible ingenuity, which could slow you down. Don’t worry -- the dry well of creativity is only momentary. Tonight: Where people are.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH If you sense a general feeling of indulgence from others, your hunches are right. Everyone might be ready to get into their weekend routines. You could get into the mood, but your sixth sense tells you that last-minute details might fall on you if you do. Tonight: Let the party begin.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH Stay close to home. Don’t get involved in any of your routine adventures right now. Just do what you want, and avoid feeling so workdriven. This stance could be challenging, but ultimately very refreshing, once you get into the swing of it.

Tonight: Ever so playful.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Make and return calls. You easily could veer off track in a conversation.

You laugh, and others lighten up.

Consider simply walking out the door and starting your weekend early. Your instincts will carry you with a workrelated decision. Tonight: A last-minute decision could come at a price.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH Be aware of the costs of handling a situation as you are. You might be setting a precedent. Make it clear that your response is just for now. Rather than leave this thought unstated and assumed, verbalize it. A child or new friend might remind you that he or she wants some of your time. Tonight: You do not have to go far.

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by Darby Conley

Cow and Boy

by Mark Leiknes

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH You could be unusually extroverted, and someone might misunderstand your mood. Stay clear, and be sure to separate work from pleasure. You’ll discover the true depth and meaning in a bond that you’d prefer to keep hush-hush. On some level, this person can be a downer. Tonight: Go with the flow.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Screen calls; you might not want to talk to all of the people reaching out to you. Emotions could run high, so keep certain information to yourself. Pay attention to your premonitions today. Your senses are working overtime. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHHH Wherever you are, friends surround you. Do not push too hard to have things go your way. Discussions will take you to the same point, if you relax. Your instincts are right-on about a money matter. Acknowledge them, but proceed with caution, especially if they involve risks. Tonight: On top of your game.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH Understand what is happening with a boss, parent or someone you look up to. This person does not need to agree with you, so respect his or her ideas regardless. In time, you’ll discover that the same respect will come back to you, which makes it easier to get along. Tonight: Get your weekend going as soon as possible.

BORN TODAY Boxing heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (1962), actor John Lithgow (1945), first African-American Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele (1958)

Pearls Before Swine

by Stephan Pastis

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Friday October 19, 2012

Volleyball

West Virginia looks for first Big 12 win vs. Baylor by austin seidel sports writer

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Head coach Jill Kramer and the West Virginia volleyball team take on Baylor Saturday.

Swimming

Mountaineers set to take on Penn State by austin seidel sports writer

West Virginia head coach Vic Riggs and his Mountaineer swimmers will return to the WVU Natatorium today to compete in the swimming portion of their dual meet against Penn State.

The West Virginia diving team dominated the Nittany Lions in the first half of the meet, taking first place in each event, with freshman Christian Parker and sophomore Haily Vande Poel leading the way for the men’s and women’s teams, respectively.

The Mountaineers come off a record-breaking weekend in which the men’s and women’s swimmers broke four pool records on the first day of the West Virginia State Games in Huntington, W.Va. Senior swimmer Rachel Burnett led the way for the Mountaineers in the State Games as she tallied six individual first-place finishes as well as four first-place finishes in relay events. “(Rachel’s) motivation to be a top-10 swimmer in the nation was rekindled last year when she went to the NCAA champi-

onships,” Riggs said. “She’s got a lot of work to do to get to that point, but there is no doubt that she is capable of it. She’s a tremendous swimmer.”

As they enter the pool Friday, the Mountaineers will look to Burnett to lead the WVU women to redemption as they try to do their part to break a threeyear losing streak against the Nittany Lions.

“I worry about my own swimmers and preparing them,” Riggs said. “I’m not focused on anyone’s players but my own. We work on what we need to work on.”

One of the focuses for Riggs is sophomore swimmer Daeton Davenport, who is coming off several strong performances in the State Games, including a first-place finish in the men’s 1,650-meter freestyle event.

Davenport did well to support the Mountaineers in last year’s match against Penn State with a first-place finish in the 500-meter freestyle event, but it would not be enough to propel the Mountaineers to a victory, as they fell to PSU 143-98.

“Daeton has done a great job,” Riggs said. “He’s in his

second step here as a distance swimmer. He has a world of talent at his disposal, but he’s got to do a good job of challenging himself in order to get better. He’s made some pretty good strides early in the season.”

In addition to Davenport, the West Virginia freshmen have added a great deal of depth as they accounted for five victories for the men during the State Games at Marshall University.

The West Virginia women also saw strong contributions from their freshmen as Jaimee Gillmore and Kelsey Frantz both aided in the 400-meter and 800-meter freestyle relays, which helped them net first-place finishes in each event.

After a strong showing by the divers, the Mountaineer swim team will need Burnett and Davenport to continue their dominance in the pool, as well as continuing strength from their freshman swimmers, as West Virginia looks to redeem itself against Penn State today.

The event is set to begin at 5 p.m. in the WVU Natatorium. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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For the West Virginia volleyball team, proving its worth in the Big 12 Conference has been a daunting task.

The Mountaineers are 0-7 against conference opponents and currently sit at 8-13 overall with their last victory coming against Murray State Sept. 16.

The Mountaineers will travel to Waco, Texas, Saturday to take on the Baylor Bears in a matchup between two of the Big 12’s youngest teams.

As the Mountaineers plan for the match, they will have to figure out a way to replace freshman libero Anna Panagiotakopoulos, who will remain sidelined with what head coach Jill Kramer described as a lower back injury. “(Anna) will be out for a bit,” Kramer said. “She’s got some back stuff that she needs to come back from, so we’re just going to let her rest and recover.”

Panagiotakopoulos will be tough to replace, as she has recorded double-digit

digs in all but three games since her move to the libero position, and has recorded 248 digs during the course of the season.

Depth is not a concern for the Mountaineers however, as junior Liz Gulick reclaimed her libero position against Texas Tech with a season and career-high 17 digs to lead the team defensively.

“There are only six players allowed on the court at one time,” Kramer said. “At the end of the day, it comes down to our six against their six. In the Big 12 you can only travel so many players, so depth is not an issue.”

Kramer will also have to plan for Baylor’s Alyssa Dibbern, who has dominated the right side position for the Bears this season with 239 kills and 58 blocks. Dibbern’s numbers are not far off from West Virginia’s own right side, Nikki Attea, who has recorded 188 kills, 48 blocks and 101 digs on the season.

In addition, West Virginia’s Hannah Sackett has come alive once again and she has accounted for 38 of West Virginia’s 166 kills in

October. Sackett has also helped boost the Mountaineers’ serve numbers after a four-ace performance against Texas Tech Saturday.

Consistency has been a major problem for the young West Virginia squad, and it also is the key to defeating Baylor and recording their first conference victory, according to Kramer.

“A lot of times things that look like a mistake are just things that come from a lack of consistency,” Kramer said. “We’ve got to work on just being where we need to be and communicating on the court. It’s the same as it’s been all season and we just need to keep working on it.”

Kramer will also look to her team’s excellent serving entering their match against Baylor as the Mountaineers sit No. 2 in the conference in aces with a 1.45 per-set average.

WVU is set to take on Baylor at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Baseball to hold Alumni Weekend

Head coach Randy Mazey and the West Virginia baseball team will hold their first annual Alumni Weekend.

The West Virginia baseball team will host its first annual Alumni Weekend this weekend.

The Mountaineers will welcome former standouts and current professional players David Carpenter (Toronto Blue Jays), Jedd Gyorko (San Diego Padres) and Grant Buckner (Chicago White Sox).

Carpenter was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 and is a Morgantown, W.Va., native.

Gyorko, also out of Morgantown, graduated from WVU in 2010.

Buckner, who played for the Mountaineers 20072011, is a native of Elkview, W.Va. A private event will be held at Keglers Friday night, where new head coach Randy Mazey will welcome the alumni.

Sunday, the Mountaineers will hold an alumni game on Hawley field at noon with 40 former players expected,

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followed by a fall exhibition game between West Virginia and Potomac State at 2 p.m.

The fall tilt is scheduled for 15 innings and is free to the public. Concessions will be available.

Gold-Blue Debut The West Virginia men’s basketball team will hold its annual intra-squad scrimmage to kick off the 2012 season Friday at the Coliseum. The Mountaineers will hold an officiated 40-minute scrimmage.

There will also be a highlight video reviewing the 2011-12 squad, which finished 19-14 overall and fell to Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Head coach Bob Huggins and the team will hold an autograph session following the event on the Coliseum floor. The Mountaineer pep band, cheerleaders and dance team will be present and the festivities will get underway at 7:30 p.m.

All fans should park at the Green Lot on Van Voorhis Road and ride the free shuttle to the Coliseum for the event. The shuttle service will run from 6 p.m. until the beginning of the GoldBlue Debut and will run to one hour following the conclusion of the autograph session.

The Mountaineers have made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament all five seasons under the direction of Huggins and return three starters from a year ago.

The event is free to the public.

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Friday October 19, 2012

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men’s soccer

Keane improving in second year West Virginia set for by robert kreis sports writer

While four West Virginia women’s soccer seniors were being honored after last week’s game against Baylor, sophomore goalkeeper Sara Keane stood to the side with the rest of the underclassmen, cheering for her teammates. “(The seniors) are like sisters to me,” Keane said.

“They’ve been through everything with me. They’ve helped me through everything.”

Keane graduated high school in 2009 and came to West Virginia with this senior class, but faced a few road blocks on her way to the 24 career shutouts she has led the Mountaineers to in her two years as a starter.

Keane played soccer at Bishop Eustace Prepatory School, near her hometown of Mt. Laurel, N.J. She led the Crusaders to four conference championships and two Parochial B state championships in 2006 and 2008. Posting 43 shutouts in three seasons at Bishop Eu-

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A breakaway pass to junior forward Frances Silva resulted in another corner kick for the Mountaineers in the 72nd minute, taken by senior defender Bry McCarthy.

After a shot was blocked

by Devonshire, freshman Kailey Utley was there for the rebound and a quick pass to midfielder Amanda Hill, who fired a shot into the right side of the net from eight yards out, giving West Virginia a 1-0 advantage.

“In the second half, we came out, and we were just a force,” Izzo-Brown said.

“You could feel the pressure that we were applying, and Amanda (Hill) was able to finish that opportunity.”

“You can always count on Amanda (Hill) defensively and offensively,” Schwindel

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After a summer of working out and playing in summer leagues, this group looks poised to make the leap and become team leaders.

Even with the questions

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Senior inside receiver Tavon Austin said Kansas State’s level of toughness reminds him of Texas Tech.

“Kansas State definitely presents a great challenge.

They play tough football,” he said.

“That’s what Texas Tech did – they came in and hit us in the mouth. They’re going to come in like that this week, and we need to be prepared.”

After a lackluster performance against Texas Tech, senior quarterback Geno

stace Prep., Keane earned South Jersey Goalkeeper of the Year all three years as a starter.

Despite the success Keane had in high school, getting on the field was a struggle in college. Upon graduating high school and joining the Mountaineers, Keane injured her knee and was given a medical redshirt.

When she returned from that injury, she was handed another redshirt and had to sit out another year.

“That wasn’t the ideal situation by any means,” she said. “With a team like this and a coaching staff like this, they just made it so much easier. Everyone was so supportive.”

Once Keane got back on the field, her success continued and the Mountaineers benefited. In her first year as a starter, the redshirt freshman led West Virginia to its second-straight Big East Conference championship. On her way to 17 wins last season, Keane and the Mountaineer defense held nine opponents scoreless, and at the end of the season,

Keane was named to the allBig East Rookie Team and earned second team all-conference honors.

This season, Keane has led the Mountaineers to seven shutouts, while winning 10 games. The redshirt sophomore tied a career high with eight saves earlier this season in a 1-1 draw against Baylor.

Head coach Nikki IzzoBrown is seeing a more confident goalkeeper between the posts now that Keane is in her second season as a starter.

“I think, as anything else, the more you play, the more you’re in it, the more you keep getting those experiences, the better you are,” Izzo-Brown said. “I just think that is what Keane has been able to do for us.

“We know, and she knew, what a great goalkeeper she was. She came in here to do special things, and I think the more experience and the more opportunities she’s been getting, the better she’s been getting.”

said. “I think she’s a player we’re going to look to from now on. She really creates momentum, and we look to her for the big plays she’s been making.”

In the 80th minute, Schwindel took a long shot from 26 yards out and placed it over Devonshire’s head, extending the lead for the Mountaineers to 2-0.

“I tried to chip it over the defender, and it went in perfectly,” Schwindel said.

West Virginia finished with 22 shots to Oklahoma’s 5.

Schwindel had a teambest six shots, and Keane finished the game with four saves.

An outstanding performance for the WVU defense added another Mountaineer shutout to the season. West Virginia now has seven shutouts in 2012.

“The back line was very organized, and Keane made some really great saves,” Izzo-

Brown said. “Between Keane and the back four, they did a great job. Collectively, the team managed the clock better tonight, and we did really well behind the ball.”

The Mountaineers will close out their regular season with a road trip to Texas – a matchup between the league’s two top teams. Last night’s performance guarantees WVU no worse than the second seed in the Big 12 Tournament.

“Now, we need to focus on our last game and finish out strong,” Schwindel said.

“We proved that we are a top team, and I think we can do it if we show them everything we have left.”

“We know Texas is looking for a Big 12 Championship, too, so both teams are going to be fighting,” Izzo-Brown said. “It’s going to be a battle as we go into Austin.”

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that surround this team heading into the season, there is one constant that makes the future look bright for WVU this season.

Bob Huggins doesn’t coach bad teams.

Even last season, with a young team that was more inconsistent than any he’s had at West Virginia, Huggins was able to find a way to navigate the Mountaineers into the NCAA tournament with

fewer than 20 wins.

Not many coaches are better at doing more with less than Huggins has been able to do at times throughout his career. And it looks like this year he could have a chance at one of the better teams he’s had at WVU. But only if things come together.

Smith said there are several places in which he hoped to improve the week leading up to the game.

“A number of things: One was accuracy. I didn’t think I hit my mark as much as I would have liked to,” he said.

“I was off target on certain throws that I normally make, but days like that happen. You just have to move on from it.”

Smith, who leads the nation in passing efficiency (180.8), touchdown passes (25) and completion percentage (75.3 percent), said the Wildcats’ defense will provide a tough challenge because of how well it plays as a unit.

“They’re a tough chal-

lenge; they have a really good defense. They play together (and) they play hard.

They rarely make mistakes,” he said.

“You rarely catch any guys blowing coverages. They all fly to the ball, and that’s something you want as a defensive coordinator, and that’s a good sign for their defense. It’s going to be a challenge for us, and we have to be up for that challenge.”

Kickoff is set for 7:05 p.m., and the game will be televised nationally on FOX. West Virginia has beaten three top-five teams at home since the opening of Milan Puskar Stadium in 1980.

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showdown vs. No. 3 Akron by doug walp sports writer

The West Virginia men’s soccer team will travel to First Energy Stadium in Akron, Ohio, Saturday, to take on the No. 3 team in the country: the Akron Zips.

The Mountaineers (8-3-2, 3-0-1 MAC) and the Zips (10-1-2, 4-0 MAC) are the only two teams left in the Mid-American Conference that haven’t dropped a conference match yet this season, and Saturday’s winner will likely determine the No. 1 seed for the MAC conference tournament, which begins Nov. 11.

“They’re going to be a really good team. It’s a huge game for our season,” said senior midfielder Shadow Sebele.

“This is the game we’re really looking forward to. Not just for the MAC championship but also for our tournament lives, so if we can come out and win against Akron, it’s going to be huge for us going forward.”

The winner of Saturday night’s contest will have the luxury of controlling their own destiny in regards to the MAC conference tournament seeding. This is vital because the No. 1 overall seed is guaranteed home pitch advantage for the semifinals and finals of the conference tournament.

Both teams have exploited the opportunity to play on their own pitch so far this season. Akron is undefeated at home in six matches this season, and the Mountaineers have only dropped one match at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in 2012.

West Virginia still has to travel into a hostile First Energy Stadium in Akron in order to have a chance at dethroning the incumbent conference champions. The Zips also won a national title in 2010.

“It’s going to be a great atmosphere over there. We’ve got to come in and give them everything we’ve got,” said senior forward Uwem Etuk. “They’re a really good team, and we just have to do our best when we get over there to get a result.”

Both teams have gotten contributions from a number of players this season, Akron has had 10 different players score goals, and the Mountaineers have had 12 players find the back of the net in 2012.

But the Zips have three doubledigit point scorers to just one for the Mountaineers – senior centerback Eric Schoenle, with 10 points.

Senior Scott Caldwell, Akron’s points leader, and junior Reinaldo Brenes have scored seven goals each for the Zips in 2012, tallying 19 and 16 points, respec-

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Senior Shadow Sebele and the West Virginia men’s soccer team will take on No. 3 Akron this weekend. tively. Eric Stevenson, another junior, rounds out the Zips’ double-digit points scorers, with five goals and four assists for a total of 14 points.

“They’re a good team. They have good players,” LeBlanc said. “We’re going to have to be pretty careful in our approach and probably a little more reserved in the way we approach the game, in regards of how we’re going to defend and how we’re going to attack.

“We’ve got to make sure that we do a good job of understanding that the environment is going to be difficult; the team we’re playing against is going to be energized and flying all over the place. They’re going to be an inspired opponent.”

LeBlanc also said he thought the winner of Saturday night’s highly anticipated contest would indeed decide the regular-season champion of the conference.

“Right now, I think it’s a two-team race for the MAC title,” LeBlanc said. “So this game, obviously, coming up is going to go a long way in determining who is going to win the regular season.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Mountaineers, Wildcats set to face off in game with Big 12 title implications by cody schuler managing editor

When the dust settles in Morgantown after No. 4 Kansas State (6-0, 3-0) and No. 13 West Virginia (5-1, 2-1) face off Saturday night, the race for the Heisman Trophy and the road to the Big 12 championship should be much clearer.

The Mountaineers are coming off their worst loss in nearly a decade, while the Wildcats roll into town with an undefeated record and one of the country’s premier rushing attacks.

West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen knows the Mountaineers’ defense will have its work cut out for it. He said the team will focus on stopping Kansas State’s running game, which is led by dynamic leader and Heisman Trophy contender, senior quarterback Collin Klein.

“Offensively, it starts with their quarterback. Collin Klein is a tremendous football player,” Holgorsen said.

“We will work hard on trying to stop the run, and we want to make them pass. You look at them throw-

ing the ball, and it doesn’t look very good, but it goes exactly where you want it to go. They have big play potential outside, and they have some receivers that can really run.”

Klein is third in the Big 12 in rushing (606 yards per game) and fourth in passing (1,074 yards per game).

Junior linebacker Doug Rigg said the defense is aware of Klein’s talents and must stay disciplined to contain him.

“A lot of times, he’ll look like he’s running the ball, then he’ll pretend to run the ball but throw it deep, and he has the arm to complete it,” Rigg

said.

“The biggest thing for us is that we have to read our keys. We can’t just assume it’s going to be a run and give up receivers going deep.”

Defensively, the Wildcats will try to emulate Texas Tech in containing West Virginia’s explosive offense, which ranks No. 3 nationally in passing (384 yards per game) and No. 7 nationally in scoring (45.7 points per game).

Kansas State is allowing only 16.5 points per game (No. 19 nationally)

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women’s soccer

No. 19 West Virginia takes down Oklahoma 2-0

By Shea Ulisney sports writer

The No. 19 West Virginia women’s soccer team hung onto its unbeaten streak with a win against the unranked Oklahoma Sooners during its final home game of the season. The Mountaineers remain at No. 1 in the Big 12 Conference, and they extended their winning streak to 12 games.

“I’m proud of the way we battled tonight,” said head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “The girls showed they wanted to control their own destiny for a Big 12 championship.” matt sunday/the daily athenaeum The Mountaineer defense held the SoonMembers of the WVU women’s soccer team celebrate after freshman Amanda Hill, ers to only three shots on goal in the first middle, scored a goal in the Mountaineers’ 2-0 win against Oklahoma. half, in which sophomore goalkeeper Sara

Keane saved all three shots. Offensively, West Virginia dominated in the first half with 10 shots, but entering the second half, the game remained scoreless.

“We had a lot of chances,” Izzo-Brown said. “We knew what was on the line entering the second half.”

Senior forward Bri Rodriguez attempted to score early in the second half. The shot resulted in a corner kick, but Oklahoma goalkeeper Kelsey Devonshire was there for the save.

Sophomore forward Kate Schwindel hoped to give the Mountaineers the lead on a breakaway in the 56th minute, but her shot

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michael carvelli sports editor

Questions surround WVU in 2012-13 As West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins answered questions during his preseason press conference at the Mountaineers’ new basketball practice facility, the veteran head coach reflected on his team’s struggles a year ago.

“It was a long year,” Huggins said. “They’re more ready to go than what they were a year ago, and we’ve got guys that know what they’re doing.

“With a year under their belts, they’re so much better.”

A disappointing early exit from last year’s NCAA tournament left the team ready to bounce back and make another deep run in March.

Even through losing Kevin Jones and Truck Bryant, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about this year’s group.

There’s a good bit of talent on the roster, and the Mountaineers will obviously be one of the best-coached teams in the country once again. There are a lot of questions that will need to be answered before we’ll be a able to see if this team can really make a run in the Big 12 Conference come tournament time.

Will the transfers can step up?

Obviously, Jones and Bryant will be two difficult losses to replace. The two seniors provided more than 50 percent of the team’s points a season ago. But luckily for the Mountaineers, there will be three transfers with plenty of talent and experience who will be able to step in and contribute right away.

Especially with junior Aaric Murray and sophomore Juwan Staten, West Virginia should have players capable of filling some of the void left by last year’s seniors.

Murray, a 6-foot-10 center who came to WVU from La Salle, is perhaps the best NBA prospect to wear a Mountaineer uniform since Huggins took over.

A big man who is active on the defensive end and can score inside and in the midrange game offensively, Murray should be a nice complement in the front court for senior Deniz Kilicli.

Although he hasn’t played a game in a West Virginia uniform yet, Staten’s teammates named the sophomore a captain for this season.

But that is something that comes with the territory of being point guard, and Staten will be looked at as a floor general and a coach on the floor.

He tied for the lead in assists in the Atlantic 10 Conference as a freshman at Dayton and the former top-100 prospect might be the most talented true point guard to play for West Virginia since Darris Nichols.

If those players, as well as senior forward Matt Humphrey, who transferred in from Boston College, can step up and make plays, it will go a long way toward helping this team make its way to its sixth-straight appearance in the NCAA tournament.

Can the sophomores can make progress in their second year?

With a nucleus consisting of mostly freshmen a season ago, there were bound to be times when the Mountaineers struggled. When you have that many players who haven’t played at a high level of college basketball before, there are going to be some growing pains – and West Virginia experienced those quite a bit.

But if the five sophomores can make some strides in their development in the second season with the team, there’s a chance things can get better.

The three sophomores to keep an eye on the most are Jabarie Hinds, Keaton Miles and Gary Browne. Hinds and Browne were inconsistent a year ago on both ends of the floor, while Miles was never

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Flatpicking legend Larry Keel to perform at 123 by hunter homistek associate a&e editor

Flatpicking extraordinaire Larry Keel is bringing his band to 123 Pleasant Street tonight to showcase its award-winning bluegrass sound.

Larry Keel and Natural Bridge are a legendary act in the world of bluegrass, and for good reason.

Frequently called one of the most powerful and innovative flatpickers in the world, Keel’s talents are a sight and sound to behold, and few can match the intensity, skill and passion he brings to his instrument.

“I like to think my own music is totally unique, coming from all kinds of things that have influenced me my whole life,” Keel said. “Of course (there are) the elements of mountain music and the flatpicking guitar style that I learned, since I was brought up around bluegrass musicians.”

A Virginia native, Keel is intimately familiar with the activities and arts that make Appalachia unique.

From fishing to flatpicking, Keel draws his musical inspiration from the land around him.

“I’m proud to be a Virginian, having grown up surrounded by the sights, sounds and vibes of a long heritage of mountain people on both sides of my family,” Keel said. “It’s pretty obvious that my Virginia roots are an obvious part of my music.”

Keel began playing guitar at the age of seven, and the journey since that first pluck has seen him release 14 albums and garner acclaim from critics and fans alike.

This success stems largely from advice he gained from a friend in the music business, and he still lives by his mantra.

“Just keep at it,” Keel said. “Drew Emmitt told me that about 18 years ago – I asked him what the ‘secret’ to success was in the music ‘biz,’ and he said, ‘Just don’t stop; keep at it.’”

All the determination in the world, however, an incredible musician does not make, and Keel’s ability to shred an acoustic guitar like few others is a more direct component to his staying power in the musical scene.

His band, Natural Bridge, is comprised of similarly impressive musicians, with Mark Schmidt on mandolin and vocals, Keel’s lifelong friend Will Lee on five-string banjo and vocals and Keel’s wife Jenny on bass and harmony vocals.

Keel is excited to bring his talents to Morgantown Historic progressive folk group Larry Keel and Natural Bridge will perform tonight at 123 Pleasant Street. tonight, and all in attendance are promised a show to remember.

“The folks of Morgantown love music, they’re savvy about the music scene and are surrounded by some of the most talented folks on the planet,” Keel said. “And they know how to enjoy themselves.

It makes for a guaranteed great experience for all.”

The night’s entertainment will begin with Pennsylvania-based bluegrass group The Weedrags at 10 p.m.

Tickets to the show are available at www.showclix.com for $12, or at the door for $15.

Concertgoers must be 18 years old to attend.

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Umphrey’s Mcgee to perform at Pittsburgh’s Stage AE by jeremiah yates a&e editor

Music fans of Morgantown should drop whatever plans they have for the evening and make the short trip to Pittsburgh tonight to see Umphrey’s McGee and The Bright Light Social Hour perform at Stage AE. Umphrey’s McGee is one of the top touring artists within the music festival scene. The group has performed at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, All Good Music Festival, Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival and Lollapalooza in Chicago.

The trip to Pittsburgh is not a far drive, and the night of music will be well worth it.

Many consider Umphrey’s McGee a jam band, but that’s not the most accurate description.

While the band displays many elements of a jam band – instrument solos and long improvisations – their sound and showmanship bring the band to a different level than a stereotypical jam band.

One of the most common claims from Umphrey’s McGee fans is every show is a different, but still amazing, experience.

In support of their latest album, “Death By Ste-

reo,” Umphrey’s McGee embarked on a nationwide tour, playing popular venues and music festivals.

“Our live show is malleable and every night is its own thing, where you never know where things are going to go,” said keyboard player Joel Cummins via www.umphreys.com. “People aren’t used to us playing three-anda-half to four-minute songs back to back, so this album is a completely different experience than our live show, which is certainly something we were trying to do.”

The band incorporates numerous genres of music – jazz, hard rock and electronic – and knows how to blend these styles well.

“Umphrey’s McGee stand revealed as consummate musical alchemists, deftly reconfiguring sounds from rock’s vast panoply of styles,” wrote Entertainment Weekly.

When seeing Umphrey’s McGee perform live, it is obvious they will go to great lengths to ensure the crowd’s satisfaction.

At the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, the band performed the late night set Friday, which lasted from 2 a.m. to daylight, even though Jake Cinninger (guitar/vocals) had a baby scheduled

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This dedication defines the band, and it shows in their performances.

The Bright Light Social Hour will open the night of music with their wild and

retro rock style.

These up-and-coming artists are on the road in support of their self-titled debut album.

Since the release of the album, the band has played at

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The festivities begin at 7:30 Aerosmith.

With a classic rock feel and p.m. a big-party vibe, the band certainly has a high ceiling. jeremiah.yates@mail.wvu.edu

Metal group’s latest album oozes creativity, brilliance by josh ewers A&E writer

The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza released their latest album, “Danza IIII: The Alpha – The Omega,” via Black Market Activities Oct. 11.

Friends, never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a band by its name – these Tennessee natives with the whimsical name are here to crush you.

The band unabashedly takes the boisterous, lowtuned groaning riff sensibilities of their more simplistic deathcore cousins and com-

bines them with dissonance and disorienting song structures absolutely not intended for the faint of heart.

The band produces a sound that is so unique that it immediately catapults them past other bands in the genre in terms of artistic merit. This is not a band searching for the latest greatest breakdown formula; this is a band with real creativity.

A tradeoff is often made when a band sacrifices simplicity for experimentation in this way, much of the impact of the emotion is lost in translation. This is not the case on “Danza IIII: The Alpha – The

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Even though it screams at you in a foreign way, the anger is polarizing.

“Danza IIII” is likely the most casual-listener-unfriendly album outside of black metal or death metal to drop all year. Of course, that means it will thoroughly please die-hards, who have seen the more accessible aspects of metal hawked by the mainstream over the years.

The mainstream will not touch this style of music.

The fabled “it” quality metal fans search for in repeat-worthy albums is readily apparent from the get-go.

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But, this cacophony would be much less effective if the boys of Danza hadn’t managed to subtly drape a layer of sweet melody over most of the album. They accomplish this through the use of keys, atmospheric strings and smooth lead work.

Contrasted with the speedy, high-end experimentation and constantly churning de-tuned low end,

the two styles create a sound that is almost primal and surprisingly satisfying to the ear.

Tracks like “Death Eater,” “Canadian Bacon” and “This is Forever” caustically exemplify this.

“Hold the Line” begins with a spoken segment, which issues a thank you to U.S. troops overseas, though I have yet to decipher whether the lyrics are supposed to be some kind of ironic jab at the troops or a genuine offering of support. If the latter is the case, then the segment is a nice display of ideological diversity from a genre often stereotyped as

“anti-government” or just “anti-everything.”

Also interspersed through the album are moments of quietude, but they are few and far between.

It stands to reason that the band was intending for the album to be as abrasive as possible without turning people off.

The only real drawback is – relative to the content of the album – it is a bit on the long side to sit down for a full listen if you want to use your ears or brain the rest of the day. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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JUST LISTED, MUST SEE 3BR 2/BA. Close to Arnold Hall on Willey St. WD, DW, Microwave, Parking, Sprinkler and Security system. $485/person utils included. No Pets. 12 month lease.

304.288.9662, 304.288.1572, 304.282.8131 SUNNYSIDE 1 MINUTE WALK to campus.

1-2-3 BRS. Lease and deposit. NO PETS. Call 291-1000 for appointment.

RENTALS, LLC Available Now! 109 East End $900 223 Cole Alley $500 99 Holland Ave. $900 House / Apartments Available December 2012 through June 2013 www.smithrentalsllc.com

304-32 2-1112

ROOMMATES 2BR. $400/MTH. Util/parking included. Located on College Ave. Within walking distance to campus. Common areas are fully furnished. Call 304-279-4473 JUST LISTED! MALE OR FEMALE ROOMMATE for brand-new apt. Close to downtown. Next to Arnold Hall. WD, DW, AC, Parking. NO PETS. $420/mo includes utils.

Lease/Deposit 304-296-8491 or 304-288-1572 MUST SEE MALE / FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED close to Arnold Hall, excellent condition. WD and parking. Individual lease. $395-450 all utils included.

304.288.1572 or 304.296.8491 ROOMMATE NEED to sublease for Spring Semester, 1BR in a 2BR, 1BTH apartment.

Approx $480/mth. 220 Beechurst Ave. 215-872-8998 ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR SPRING: 2 BR 2 BTH. Gas Stove. Internet & Trash not included. 5 mins from downtown. $312/mth.

304-807-0580

No Pets

ATTRACTIVE 1 & 2/BR APARTMENTS. Near Ruby and on Mileground. Plenty of parking. 292-1605

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE, writing help, tutoring, research and reference—call Becky at 304-276-6727 or email rmernest@gmail.com.

FURNISHED APARTMENTS

UNFURNISHED/FURNISHED OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCATION LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, and GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED

304-599-4407

APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Three 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, condos located on Creekside Drive, off West Run Road (North Hills) in Morgantown, within minutes of hospital and WVU. All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer in units. $600.00 per month with $300.00 security deposit. Telephone Jeff at 304-290-8571.

PREGNANT? Loving West Virginia family seeks infant adoption. Let’s help each other!

304-216-5839 or weparent@comcast.net. or www.parentprofiles.com/profiles/db28440. html

EFF: 1BR: 2BR: Now Leasing For 2012

Metro Towers

2 BR APT AVAILABLE MAY 15. Located on Grant Ave. $700 + utilities. Parking available.

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

304-365-2787 or 304-777-0750.

REDUCED RENT UNIQUE Apartment 3 BR Close to main campus.

Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Private Parking. Pets w/fee. 508-788-7769.

STAR CITY 2BR 1BTH. Large carpeted D/W, W/D, gas, AC. No pets/smoking. Off street parking. $600 plus util.

304-692-1821 UNFURNISHED APARTMENT: Available Now. 2 Bedroom Townhouse, close to town. $750/month plus utilities. Call 304-826-0322

Place your ads by calling 293-4141, drop by the office at 284 Prospect St., or e-mail to the address below. Non-established and student accounts are cash with order.

Classified Rates 1 Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28 2 Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.68 3 Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.20 4 Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.60 Weekly Rate (5 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.00 20-Word Limit Classified Display Rates 1.2”. . . . . . . . . . . . .22.68 . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.44 1x3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.02.. . . . . . . . . . . . .39.66 1x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.36 . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.88 1x5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.70 . . . . . . . . . . . . .66.10 1x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.04 . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.32 1x7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.38 . . . . . . . . . . . . .92.54 1x8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.72 . . . . . . . . . . . .105.76

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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks.

Any make! Any model! Any condition!

282-2560

HELP WANTED BARTENDERS WANTED. Bucket Head’s Pub. 10-mins from downtown, Morgantown.

Small local bar, All Shifts Avail. No experience necessary. 304-365-4565.

BARTENDING UP TO $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Age 18 plus.

Training available. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285 FEMALES AGE 25-40 to teach clinical pelvic exams. Excellent pay. Training provided.

Spring 2013. 304-293-5533

NAME: ________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________ START AD: _____________ CATEGORY: ____________________ NO. OF RUN DATES: ______

FOX’S PIZZA DEN NOW HIRING Cooks and Drivers. Apply in person. 3109 University Ave.

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

We Accept MAC, VISA, MC, DISCOVER, & AMERICAN EXPRESS for Classified & Display Advertising Payments.

NOW HIRING: EARN BIG MONEY. The Blue Parrot is now hiring for entertainers.

Come work in a clean, safe, comfortable environment and set your own schedule.

Must be 18 years old. If you think you have what it takes and want to earn fast cash please call 304-241-5622 or visit our website at blueparrotcabaret.com or stop in.

Open Mon.-Sat. 7p.m.-3a.m.

STUDENT ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT NEEDED. Excellent organizational skills required. Must have completed 12/hrs of accounting and be proficient with Microsoft Office products, Quickbooks experience preferred. Fax resume to 304-293-7654 or email to studentassistant2012@gmail.com

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University to host ‘Mountain Stage’

Ben Amend

West Virginia native and WVU alumnus Logan Venderlic will bring his Mountain State-inspired musical offerings to Mountain Stage Sunday night.

Northwest singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile headlines a stacked Mountain Stage lineup.

by hunter homistek Associate a&e editor

The critically acclaimed radio music show “Mountain Stage with Larry Groce” will record live from West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center Sunday at 7 p.m.

The show will feature some of the nation’s finest musicians, with Brandi Carlile headlining a bill that also includes Logan Venderlic, The Trishas, Ben Taylor and

Kat Edmonson.

With a variety of musical stylings – from Carlile’s rock ‘n’ roll to Venderlic’s folk wave to Edmonson’s classic jazz – “Mountain Stage” promises something for everybody.

The event, which has recorded more than 700 shows in its 29-year career, is an opportunity for musicians to display their music and reach a massive, passionate audience.

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“I’ve been a huge fan of ‘Mountain Stage’ since my freshman year at WVU,” Venderlic, a WVU graduate, said. “They curate some of the best talent, and it’s a great place to hear great acts who you may not have heard of previously.”

Venderlic, a native of Pleasants County, W. Va., takes pride in his Mountain State roots, and he admits this connection with the state makes “Mountain Stage” a

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Texas-born singer Kat Edmonson will bring variety to the stage with her soulful jazz sound. particularly intimate experience for him.

“I think I kind of have a chip on my shoulder. West Virginians are often marginalized and stereotyped,” Venderlic said. “Every time I go on tour and play out of state, no matter where I am, I start my set by introducing myself as a West Virginian. It would be easier to try to hide that fact, but I’m proud to be from the Mountain State.”

Venderlic hopes to showcase these roots to a new audience and win over fans Sunday with his unique brand of folk music, which he dubs “folk wave.” The style, he said, is a mixture of familiar sounds.

“I always call my music folk wave,” Venderlic said.

“It’s folk music with a mix of indie pop and hints of new wave.”

These influences will be on full display at the Creative Arts Center, and Venderlic promises to bring his Agame for the crowd.

“I know it’ll be a packed house. I can’t wait,” Venderlic said. “Also, I’m a big proponent of crowd participation, so I’ll be getting the

crowd clapping and singing and hollering along.”

In addition to Venderlic’s affectionate and energetic set, Mountain Stage welcomes Northwest singer/ songwriter Brandi Carlile to Morgantown.

Carlile, who is hailed as the “best voice in indie rock”

by Paste Magazine, will make her first trip to Morgantown promoting her latest release, “Bear Creek.”

The offering marks Carlile’s fifth full-length album and fourth release under the Columbia Records banner.

Her previous works have sold more than 800,000 copies, and her work has been featured on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “American Idol.”

With such success under her belt, Carlile hopes to do what she does best for the Morgantown crowd: Just play music.

“I hope they (the crowd) can arrive thinking they’re going to see a show and to leave feeling like they were a part of something bigger,” Carlile said. “In a more literal sense, we’re going to strip down and play acoustic, plug in for a massive wall

of sound rock ‘n’ roll numbers and hopefully surprise people with a few epic cover song moments.”

Carlile notes that while her Mountain Stage performance marks her first appearance in Morgantown, she expects an enthusiastic crowd reaction.

“I can only expect the best from West Virginians,” Carlile said.

Led by national sensation Brandi Carlile and homestate hero Logan Venderlic, Sunday’s Mountain Stage performance will stand as one of the year’s premier musical events.

Ben Taylor, The Trishas and Kat Edmonson round out an outstanding lineup of musicians, and the audience can expect to be entertained and touched by some of the most inspiring music America has to offer.

Tickets are on sale now at the Creative Arts Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com for $18. Remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the show for $23 at the door. hunter.homistek@mail.wvu.edu

Sunnyside Up seeks a motivated professional to serve as its next:

Executive Director Preferred Background of : • • •

Urban Planning Public Administration Economics

Interested Persons Must: Submit a Cover letter and Résumé

by Friday October 26, 2012 Either Direct Mail or electronic

As a campus neighborhood revitalization corporation, Sunnyside Up’s mission is to support and implement initiatives to help expand livability and economic vitality in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Morgantown, West Virginia and West Virginia University.

The desired candidate will possess experience in community development and/or neighborhood redevelopment and will foster public-private partnerships with various stakeholders, including developer, local government, and university interests.

An educational background in urban planning, public administration, economics, and/or related field or combination of professional experience is preferred. Anticipated starting salary, $40,000.

Interested persons must submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, October 26, 2012, either direct mail or electronic submission to : Sunnyside Up Executive Director Position C/O Reed Tanner, Board Chairman P.O. Box 1373 Morgantown, wv 26507-1373 info@sunnysideupwv.org