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WVU grad set to reveal, redefine W.Va.

By Carlee Lammers City Editor

When Elaine McMillion sees McDowell County she sees beyond a hollow and broken community – she sees potential to empower and redefine rural America.

McMillion, a southern West Virginia native and West Virginia University alumna, along with five other W.Va. natives will live and work in McDowell County this summer and produce the interactive documentary “Hollow.” “‘Hollow’ will be an interac-

FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about the project or to make a donation, visit www.hollowthefilm.com tive, nonlinear documentary that will explore the issues of the people of McDowell County. The main issues they are currently experiencing are population loss and unemployment,” McMillion said.

“These issues will be faced, and these stories will be told

through the eyes of the people that live there.”

Community members will take part in the filmmaking process by learning how to create their own documentaries and balloon maps to tell their personal stories.

In 1950, when the coal market was booming, McDowell County was named “the nation’s coal bin” and home to nearly 100,000 people. Today, only 22,000 remain.

According to demographers, the 10 communities that make up McDowell County are just years away

from extinction, McMillion said.

“When industry abandons the people who made it great, it leaves behind a lot more questions than answers,” McMillion said. “The population loss is just too severe in my opinion. It’s a personal issue for all of us, and we want to do what we can to help the future generations.”

“Hollow” will also aim to empower and give voice to those who in the past have had none, she said.

“A lot of people are curious as to why we chose McDowell

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County. It can’t seem to catch a break. If they’re not the third unhealthiest in the state, they’re the highest for overdose rates. This is a place to defy stereotypes and engage in joining together on these serious issues,” she said. “This is a chance to empower citizens and let them know that they can tell their own stories.”

With all of the hardship this area has endured, McMillion said she hopes “Hollow” will spark communication and trust within the local community – and ultimately the nation.

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WVU Gender Equality Movement Takes Back the Night, demands a safer campus

By Carlee Lammers City Editor

Shatter the silence and stop the violence.

Members of the West Virginia University Gender Equality Movement hosted a “Take Back the Night” event Thursday to raise awareness of sexual assault, domestic abuse and rape, as well as demand a safer campus. “ Violence on college campuses is so prevalent,”

said GEM coordinator Melissa Chesanko. “One in four women will survive a sexual assault on a college campus, and it doesn’t help them to have that feeling of ‘I feel alone’, so we try to build a community.”

The event included a performance by spoken word artist Crystal Leigh Endsley, a march to end violence, a candlelight vigil to honor survivors and victims and a speak out in which participants had

the opportunity to share their personal stories.

Senior criminology student Brittany Andrews said she believes the issues of rape and sexual assault are not stressed heavily enough.

“This is an issue that is so serious, but not a lot of people bring attention to it, so I think it’s good to raise awareness,” she said. “I feel like there just isn’t a lot of information about it on this campus.”

Chesanko said she believes

in order to eliminate violence on campus, students must undergo a shift in perspective on sexuality.

“I think a shift in perspective is necessary. We need to change our attitude on gender culture that is prevalent on so many college campuses. We need to eliminate sexism,” she said. “It’s a much bigger picture than just teaching people something – that’s

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Grads reflect, reminisce at senior send off by bryan bumgardner associate city editor

For graduating seniors, college may be over, but their new lives are just beginning.

The West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center hosted the 13th annual Senior SendOff: Zero Year Reunion Thursday night. At the event, graduating seniors had an opportunity to enjoy food, entertainment and prizes while reminiscing with classmates.

“This is a good transition. It’s great to meet with friends one last time and learn about the alumni association,” said Tara Curtis, director of communications at the alumni center.

All graduating seniors re-

ceive one free year of membership in the WVU Alumni Association, and Curtis encourages graduates to stay active in the association.

“Lots of students get job offers through alumni. You never know where you could meet someone who can land you a job,” she said.

Admission was free for the event, and dinner was provided.

Students also received vouchers for two free drinks at the bar, and beer on tap was available.

Participants’ names were put into a raffle for prizes including season basketball and football tickets, WVU apparel and an iPad.

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INSIDE THIS EDITION The WVU women’s soccer team released its first schedule as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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Conference gives women financial tips, confidence by kelsey montgomery

Paula Prentice, a psychology graduate student, holds a sign up as she marches down High Street as a part of WVU’s ‘Take Back the Night’ event Thursday.

“The problems in McDowell County are far too severe, but we hope it starts to spark dialogue. We think that communication builds trust, and the more neighbors talk to each other, the better sense of community it builds,” she said.

“The social fabric has been ripped there. We want to get the community to start talking together again, then take their ideas and use them to empower those in other places.”

In order to cover costs for production, workshops,

The West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center hosted the 29th annual Women & Money conference Thursday morning for more than 100 women eager to learn how to have a successful financial future.

The conference was designed to empower the attendees to make smart financial decisions. Presentations at the event covered topics like retirement, getting out of debt, saving for college and creating a balanced budget.

West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue said he brought the series to Morgantown to reach University students.

“I think it’s critical that students start learning at a very young age about how to put a budget together, that a credit card is not their answer and a new car when they get out of college is not their answer,” Perdue said.

“They have to figure out how to manage their money and save for their future. By doing that, they would be able to take care of themselves in

those later years of life.”

The Morgantown event was the first to feature two new keynote speakers of the series, Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall.

Bahr has been named one of the top ten financial advisors by Registered Rep., a leading financial industry magazine.

She is the managing partner of Bahr Investment Group, and she is a successful entrepreneur and wealth manager with more than twenty years of experience.

Wall was named one of the top 250 financial advisors in the country by “Worth” magazine eight years in a row and specializes in guiding people through difficult life transitions including divorce and widowhood.

The two women created the Women’s Institute for Financial Education and cowrote a book titled “It’s More Than Money – It’s Your Life!”

Free copies of the book were handed out at the event.

In her speech, Wall said that people should think about their money by considering

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Huggins’ cancer fund receives local grant

By Jessica Lear staff writer

The Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at West Virginia University has received $6,250 for the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund from Little General Stores, Inc., which received a grant from British Petroleum.

Little General received money for the Huggins Cancer Research Fund and Toys for Tots as part of BP’s Fueling Communities program, which provides local organizations with money to promote health, education, youth, food or housing.

The money from Little General and funds Coach Huggins has already raised will go directly toward supporting cancer clinical trials at the MBRCC, said Scot Remick, director of the Cancer Center.

“Every dollar counts and every dollar raised is going di-

rectly to support and expand our cancer clinical trials programs at the MBRCC,” Remick said.

Remick said Huggins has undoubtedly played a big part in getting the community involved.

“Coach Huggins has raised nearly one million dollars through the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund to support cancer clinical trials at MBRCC,” Remick said.

“A significant portion of these funds has been matched by the West Virginia Research Trust Fund.”

Remick said the money raised by the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund will be put to good use as the health care professionals at the center diligently search for an end to cancer.

“Cancer research is vital if we are to improve our ability

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AWARD SEASON WVU head football coach Dana Holgorsen and junior all-American shooter Petra Zublasing are the latest recipients of DA Awards.

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Biden hits Romney on foreign policy NEW YORK (AP) — Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive. That was Vice President Joe Biden’s message for Republican Mitt Romney in a campaign speech Thursday that blended a robust defense of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy record with a harsh attack on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s positions.

Appearing before 500 students at New York University Law School, Biden said Romney approaches foreign policy with a Cold War mentality and is uninformed about the challenges facing the U.S. abroad.

He said Romney lacked vision and had “distorted” Obama’s record in a way that has been counterproductive to U.S. interests.

“If you’re looking for a bumper sticker to sum up how President Obama has handled what we inherited, it’s pretty simple: Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive,” Biden said, arguing that Obama’s decisions on both foreign and domestic policy had made the U.S. safer.

Biden cast the former Massachusetts governor as an inexperienced foreign policy thinker who would delegate decisions to staff and advisers. He also criticized Romney as having a reputation for flipflopping on issues.

“We know that when the governor does venture a position, it’s a safe bet that he previously took or is about to take an exactly opposite position,” Biden said, noting that Romney had originally supported setting a time frame for pulling U.S. troops from Afghanistan

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Continued from page 1 Pennsylvania-based guitarist Jackson Mansour provided live music for the event.

Many students attending were inspired to reflect on their college careers.

“I can’t believe it’s over. I can’t believe I’m going to be walking across that stage soon,” said Joshua Walters, a graduating public relations student.

“When I came here, I didn’t know anyone, and now the friendships I made here will last a lifetime,” he said. “I love the atmosphere of the campus and football games, and the best part was all the friends I made here.”

Graduating multidisciplinary studies student Stacy Schiffbauer has a unique perspective about her college career.

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Vice President Joe Biden in Toledo, Ohio. Biden has issued a strong defense of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy record and suggested Republican Mitt Romney doesn’t understand the role of contemporary commander in chief. only to criticize Obama’s plan to do so by the end of 2014.

Biden repeatedly used Romney’s own words against him, such as when Romney downplayed the significance of capturing bin Laden and when Romney said Russia was the United States’ gravest geopolitical foe.

“As my brother would say, ‘Go figure,’” Biden said to laughs.

In response, Romney adviser John Lehman accused the president of a “gross abdication of leadership” that could have practical and political consequences.

“Why is the United States under Obama abdicating its leadership for keeping stability in the world?” asked Lehman, Navy secretary in the Reagan administration, during a conference call Romney’s cam-

paign arranged with reporters before Biden spoke. “This is a serious crisis and perhaps could be the central issue in the campaign.”

Lehman continued: “The Obama administration, in a very studied and intentional way, is withdrawing from leading the free world and maintaining stability around the world – what Obama calls leading from behind. But the reality is it’s opening up huge new vulnerabilities.”

Obama has not described his foreign policy as “leading from behind.” Republicans used the phrase to chastise Obama for his handling of last year’s uprising in Libya.

Biden recited Obama’s foreign policy achievements, noting that he ordered the attack that killed bin Laden and fulfilled a campaign promise

that. I love the college experience,” she said.

Schiffbauer said she plans to work in student housing after graduation.

“Once you enter the workforce, you can’t have late nights like that anymore,” she said.

Jon Dubble, a graduating sport management student, was conflicted about the future.

“It’s both amazing and scary at the same time,” he said.

He has started searching for a job and said he hopes to work for a major league sports team.

“It feels great to go on with my life and get out in the real world, but with this job market, life seems a little scary. I’m Matt Sunday/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM hopeful, though,” he said.

For more information about Lernardo Downes, a junior advertising student, pours a beer for a senior at the annual ‘Sethe alumni association or postnior Send-Off’ held at the Alumni Center. graduation life, visit alumni.

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to end the Iraq war. He said Obama repaired alliances with other nations, particularly with geopolitical partners in Europe and Asia.

He also pushed back particularly hard on Romney’s attacks on the Obama administration’s handling of Iran and Israel, two areas where Republicans have been sharply critical of the president.

On Iran, Biden said Romney’s call for crippling sanctions and a U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon simply mirrored Obama’s approach.

“The only step we could take that we aren’t already taking is to launch a war against Iran.

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just a small part of it. This is something that needs to be a campus-wide effort.”

Cassandra Rice, prevention education volunteer at The Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center, said she believes in order to put an end to sexual assault, an atmosphere of communication is crucial.

“We need to start talking about sexuality, hear these issues and communicate with one another to tackle sexism,” she said. “This will then create a climate in which we can begin assault and rape prevention efforts.”

RDVIC is a nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse and incest.

Rice said she believes

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Continued from page 1 to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, if not cure it,” Remick said. “We want to make this disease a chronic and more manageable disease for our patients.”

Most of the donations will go toward including more patients in clinical trials than were previously possible, Remick said.

“This support is quite significant, and without it, not as many patients would be able to be treated on clinical trials, and we would be unable to increase the number of clinical trials we offer,” he said.

The money raised by the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund will be used to help support the Clinical Trials Research Unit, which is essential for research nurses, data managers and study coordinators, as well as the trials’ electronic database at the MBRCC, Remick said.

“All of these are required in order to bring state-of-the-art

cancer care through access to clinical trials for our patients and their families,” he said.

Remick said working with Coach Huggins has provided an innovative way to advance cancer research at the University.

“We could not be happier with Coach Huggins’ efforts, which are indeed a unique and most welcome interdepartmental collaboration,” he said.

Little General will continue to raise money for the Huggins Cancer Fund this summer at the Bob Huggins Fish Fry Aug. 31 during the Friends of Coal Bowl at WVU. In addition to the Norma Mae Cancer Endowment Fund and Toys for Tots, Little General works to raise money for the Scholars Program of the Remember the Miners organization.

Collectively, Little General and the Huggins Cancer Fund have raised more than $100,000 for cancer research at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at WVU. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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“I believe change comes from the ground up, so we’re Continued from page 1 excited to get started,” McMillion said. travel, living and equipment To learn more about the for the summer, the team project or to make a donamust raise $2,500. tion, visit www.hollowtheThe team will begin film- film.com. ing “Hollow” in May, and the carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu film is projected to go live in

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“You have to value your money in the same way as you value your time,” she said. “Think first before you buy some blouse that is worth multiple hours of your time.”

Wall also suggested dividing spending into categories, such as clothing and food, and setting a monthly limit on each.

“Get to thinking with your head and not with your heart with those standing decisions,” Wall said.

Perdue said although women are making great strides in the business and financial world, there is much to be improved.

“Women today are grossly underpaid, and even though the pay difference is getting narrower, we need to bring more attention to that,” he said. “I think that a woman being paid less than a man who is doing the same exact job as her is something that is wrong with America.”

To learn more about the Women’s Institute for Financial Education, visit www. wife.org. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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“You have to value your money in the same way you value your time. Think first before you buy some blouse that is worth multiple hours of your time.”

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Ginita Wall Co-author, “It’s More Than Money - It’s Your Life!”

“Take Back the Night” will inspire young people to raise awareness on the issue and demand a safer campus.

“Many times, this assault will occur within the first few weeks of a girl’s freshman year,” she said. “We’re here partly for awareness, but also for empowerment.”

Chesanko said her hope for the event was to combat the feeling of being alone in those who have fallen victim to sexual assault – just as it did for her.

“At the school I went to for undergraduate, ‘Take Back the Night’ was a large event. The event there helped me deal with my sexual assaults from middle school,” she said. “I want this event to help empower those here who have gone through this too.”

For more information on “Take Back the Night”, visit www.takebackthenight.org. carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu

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Syrian regime, rebels trade blame for deadly blast BEIRUT (AP) — U.N. observers on Thursday inspected the site of an explosion that flattened a block of houses in the central Syrian city of Hama and killed at least 16 people, while the government and the opposition traded blame over the cause of the blast Syrian state-run media said rebel bomb-makers accidentally set off the explosives. Antiregime activists said intense shelling by government forces caused the extensive damage.

It was impossible to independently verify the conflicting accounts because President Bashar Assad’s regime, facing a 13-month-old uprising, has restricted access for journalists and other outside witnesses.

The spokesman for U.N. special envoy Kofi Annan, Ahmad Fawzi, said observers visited the site but he had immediate word on what they saw.

Two U.N. observers are stationed in Hama, part of an advance team of 15 monitors who are visiting hot spots to try to salvage a cease-fire that is part of a peace plan aimed at ending the violence and bringing the two sides to the negotiating table. The observer team is to be expanded in the coming weeks to up to 300.

Amateur videos said to be of Wednesday’s blasts in Hama showed a large cloud of white and yellow smoke rising from a neighborhood surrounded by green fields. In a later video, dozens of people searched through the debris, including huge chunks of cement and broken cinderblocks. Another clip shows the bloodied body of a little girl being carried through a crowd of wailing men.

The state-run Syrian news agency SANA said rebels mishandling explosives triggered a blast that killed at least 16 people and severely damaged at least six houses.

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Committees, a network of activists, denied that and said it was intense shelling from government tanks that caused the damage. The group put the death toll as high as 70, but that estimate was not confirmed by others.

Another opposition group, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the cause of the destruction was not immediately clear.

The Observatory initially cited reports by local residents that they had come under attack from regime forces.

However, the head of the group, Rami Abdul-Rahman, said he could not confirm those reports and called for an investigation by U.N. observers. He said at least 16 people were killed.

With the violence in Syria continuing despite U.N.-led efforts to implement the truce, the international community has grown increasingly impatient with the Assad regime.

On Thursday, The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, condemned the Syrian government’s continuing intense use of heavy weapons in Hama and elsewhere resulting in a large number of civilian deaths every day.

Rice also said Wednesday’s Hama explosion appeared to be “the result of intense shelling” though she couldn’t say this with certainty.

Russia, one of the regime’s main allies, said violations of the cease-fire were still being committed by both sides, but blamed the opposition overall.

“Most often this occurs because of provocative actions from the armed opposition, which often force the Syrian security forces to open fire in response,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said. Still, he added, the level of violence in the country has declined considerably since the observers arrived.

“All of this allows us to claim that the situation in Syria is starting to improve slightly, although this is a very fragile trend,” he added.

The United Nations has so far negotiated for countries to provide 100 unarmed truce monitors to be on the ground in Syria, in addition to civilian support staff, within 30 days of the April 12 cease-fire, a U.N.

official said Thursday. But he said differences between politicians and military officials in potential contributing nations have slowed the negotiations for more troops. He did not elaborate.

The official said the U.N. will announce Friday that Norwegian Maj. Gen. Robert Mood is being appointed to lead the team of U.N. observers. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made.

Bassma Kodmani, a spokeswoman for the opposition Syrian National Council, called Thursday for a unified Arab stand against what she said was Damascus’ failure to honor terms of Annan’s peace plan. She urged the Arab League to “open the door” to a U.N. Security Council

resolution that would create safe havens in Syria and allow international relief agencies to operate there freely.

The Arab League later said it would ask the U.N. Security Council to “review” its policy on Syria if the regime there fails to fully and immediately honor its commitment to a cease-fire.

A statement by Arab foreign ministers meeting Thursday in Cairo said the Damascus regime was negotiating while simultaneously “killing its own people.” It said Morocco, currently a member of the 15-nation U.N. Security Council, to convey the League’s request when the world body meets to discuss Syria on May 5.

Arab countries are divided over how to deal with the Syrian crisis, with Gulf countries led by Qatar and Saudi Arabia in favor of arming the opposition and others like Egypt, Iraq and Sudan preferring a diplomatic solution.

For now, the international community remains united in support of Annan’s plan, which calls for a cease-fire, to be followed by talks between the regime and the opposition on a political solution to the conflict that the U.N. says has killed more than 9,000 people.

That plan, however, has been troubled from the start. Syria has failed to enact key parts of the plan, like withdrawing its forces from cities, and its troops have attacked opposition areas, killing scores of civilians since the truce was to begin on April 12. Rebel fighters, too, have attacked military checkpoints and convoys.

Syria’s information minister said Thursday that armed terrorist groups have stepped up their attacks since Annan’s peace plan went into effect, adding that they have breached the cease-fire plan more than 1,300 times. Adnan Mahmoud said Annan has been informed of those violations.

everybody is a target,” Abubakar said.

Another bomb exploded late Thursday afternoon on the outskirts of Kaduna, causing unknown injuries, police said.

In a statement published Thursday night by the Premium Times website, a spokesman for Boko Haram said it would attack media again over what the group felt was inaccurate media coverage. The sect is blamed for killing more than 440 people this year alone in its growing sectarian fight against Nigeria’s weak central government, according to an Associated Press count.

“This is a war between us and the government of Nigeria,” the website quoted a sect spokesman as saying. “Unfortunately the media have not been objective and fair in their report of the ongoing war. They chose to take side.”

A journalist with longstanding ties to the sect later told the AP that the statement came from the group. The journalist spoke on condition of anonymity over concerns about his safety.

The sect spokesman particularly blamed ThisDay for publishing stories the group found inaccurate. The newspaper is owned by media mogul Nduka Obaigbena, whose flashy events in Nigeria have drawn celebrities from former U.S. President Bill Clinton to rapper Jay-Z. Obaigbena also has strong ties to the country’s elite and the ruling People’s Democratic Party.

The newspaper has sparked ethnic and religious violence in the past. In 2002, rioting over an article published

by ThisDay suggesting the Prophet Muhammad would have married a Miss World pageant contestant killed dozens in Kaduna.

Gbayode Somuyiwa, an official with ThisDay, said the newspaper and others received a general threat purportedly from the group in January. A statement issued by the newspaper promised it

would “not be deterred in our pursuit of truth and reason.”

President Goodluck Jonathan also condemned the attack as “ignoble, misguided, horrendous and wicked.”

The government will “continue to uphold the constitutional right to freedom of express in general and press freedom in particular,” a statement from Jonathan’s office read. “Criminal elements bent on instilling fear in the minds of Nigerians and foreigners will not succeed.”

Diplomats and military officials say Boko Haram has links with two other al-Qaidaaligned terrorist groups in Africa. Members of the sect also reportedly have been spotted in northern Mali which Tuareg rebels and hardline Islamists seized control of over the past month.

Violence, both blamed on the sect and not, continued unstopped this week across Nigeria’s predominantly Muslim north. Authorities said gunmen killed two police officers overnight Thursday in Gombe state, while assailants killed three people Tuesday night at a bar in Yobe state.

Police also blamed Boko Haram members for shooting to death a retired government worker in Maiduguri.

Late Thursday night, gunfire and explosions could be heard in Gombe, the state capital of Gombe state, but authorities did not immediately answer calls for comment.

Attacks against journalists also remain common in Nigeria, a country of more than 160 million where corruption pervades government and business. In January, Boko Haram gunmen shot and killed a journalist with private network Channels Television during an attack on the northern city of Kano that killed at least 185 people.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities deported Osama bin Laden’s three widows and his children to Saudi Arabia early Friday, less than a week before the first anniversary of the unilateral American raid that killed the al-Qaida leader in his hideout in a military town.

The departure of the family closed another chapter in an affair that cemented Pakistan’s reputation as a hub of Islamist extremism and wcast doubt on its trustworthiness as a Western ally. In February, authorities bulldozed the large compound where bin Laden had lived in the northwestern garrison town of Abbottabad.

The U.S. commandos took bin Laden’s body, which they later buried at sea, but left his family behind. His wives and children were detained by Pakistani authorities immediately after the pre-dawn raid on May 2, 2011.

Two of the widows are from Saudi Arabia, and the third is from Yemen.

They were interrogated by Pakistani intelligence agents and eventually charged last month with illegally entering and living in the country.

The three wives and two adult daughters were convicted and sentenced to 45 days in prison.

Their prison term, which was spent at a well-guarded house in Islamabad, ended earlier this month.

Soon after midnight Thursday, a van took the women and children from the house in the center of the capital, Islamabad, en route to the airport.

Officials covered the vehicle with sheets to prevent photographers from taking their pictures.

A statement from the Interior Ministry said 14 members of the bin Laden family had been deported to the “coun-

try of their choice, Saudi Arabia.” Few details have been released about the family, but officials have said bin Laden had three wives, at least eight children and some grandchildren living with him in the house when it was raided by the Americans.

It’s unclear whether Pakistan gave U.S. intelligence officials any access to the wives, who will likely have information about how bin Laden managed to evade capture in Pakistan for nearly a decade following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks in the United States.

The Pakistani government has denied knowing the terrorist leader’s whereabouts.

U.S. officials say they have no evidence senior Pakistani officials knew bin Laden was in Abbottabad, but questions remain.

A Pakistani government commission formed to investigate how bin Laden lived in the country and the circumstances of the American raid has yet to publish its report, but it is widely expected to be a whitewash.

The Yemeni wife, Amal Ahmed Abdel-Fatah al-Sada, told Pakistani police that the alQaida chief lived in five houses while on the run in Pakistan for nine years and fathered four children, two of whom were born in Pakistani government hospitals.

Saudi officials have given little information about the family and the plan to deport them. The country stripped bin Laden of his citizenship in 1994 because of his verbal attacks against the Saudi royal family, and there have been questions about whether the country would accept the women.

Pakistani officials were outraged that the U.S. did not tell them about the operation against bin Laden until after it happened– a decision American officials explained by saying they were worried the information would be leaked.

Relations between the two countries plummeted after the raid, and have yet to recover.

Besides facing difficult questions about how bin Laden was able to hide in the country for so long, Pakistan’s army faced unusual domestic criticism because it was unable to stop the American raid from taking place, or even detect it while it was taking place.

Last November, U.S. airstrikes inadvertently killed 24 Pakistani soldiers on the Afghan border, dealing another blow to ties still strained from the bin Laden raid. Washington, which needs Pakistani cooperation against al-Qaida and in trying to end the Afghan War, is trying to rebuild the relationship.

An anti-Syrian regime protester carries his son and chants slogans against Syrian President Bashar Assad during a demonstration after Friday prayers in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Bombings in Nigeria kill seven Pakistan deports bin Laden family

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A suicide bomber and a man armed with explosives attacked two Nigerian newspaper offices on Thursday, killing seven people and wounding at least 26. The radical Islamic sect Boko Haram claimed responsibility.

Boko Haram said it coordinated the attacks on Nigeria’s major daily newspaper ThisDay in the capital, Abuja, and an office building it shares with two other newspapers in the city of Kaduna. It threatened to target other journalists in the future.

In Abuja, the suicide bomber rammed his car through the gates of the ThisDay office and drove into the reception area before the explosion, said Nwakpa O. Nwakpa, a spokesman for the Nigerian Red Cross. The blast killed at least three people and wounded others, Nwakpa said.

Soldiers and police officers quickly surrounded the building, which had part of its roof torn away and all its windows blown out by the force of the explosion. The blast focused on the end of the building with the newspaper’s printing press, while the newsroom sat far away from the blast. However, the force of the explosion overturned tables and scattered debris through the journalists’ workroom.

The attack in Kaduna also included a car loaded with explosives at an office building ThisDay shares with The Moment and The Daily Sun newspapers. However, people at the office quickly surrounded the car, witnesses said. The driver then began shouting that there was a bomb inside the car, witness Jemilu Abdullahi said.

Those there allowed the man to open the trunk of the car and he pulled out and threw an explosive, which detonated, Abdullahi said. At least four people died in that blast, Nwakpa said. Authorities later arrested the bomber, Kaduna state police commissioner Mohammed Jingiri Abubakar said.

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Stop our nation’s prescription drug abuse Now is the time for spring cleaning, and the federal government is asking Americans to make a clean sweep of their medicine cabinets.

Tomorrow is (another) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is encouraging everyone to return their unused or expired prescription drugs at designated collection sites across the country.

The last take-back event generated more than 377,086 pounds of prescription drugs

for proper disposal, and the program has collected 995, 185 pounds of medication since its creation.

The goal of the program, of course, is to combat drug abuse – the heavy millstone weighing down the nation.

Substance abuse incurs more than $484 billion in losses in America every year.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance abuse is considered one of the country’s most pressing public health concerns.

Preventing substance abuse is a worthwhile priority for federal lawmakers. The fiscal, social and moral implications of the issue are farreaching and intense.

West Virginia had the highest rate of drug overdose deaths in 2011, the majority of which involved prescription drugs. The state’s death rate from accidental overdoses was 21.5 individuals per 100,000 people in 2008, an increase of more than 15 per year from its average in 2001.

Monongalia County death rates rose from two or fewer in 2001 to 2.1-14.4 in 2008, according to the W.Va. Health Statistics Center.

There’s no way around it – drug abuse is the leading cause of accidental death in the state. More West Virginians are killed each year by overdoses than car accidents.

There are, however, ways to help. Awareness and prevention are key factors with promoting any cure, especially with disease. Programs, including D.A.R.E. and Com-

munity Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, exist to raise awareness and combat drug abuse nationwide.

WELLWVU: The Students’ Center for Health also has various initiatives aimed at help and prevention for students and community members.

Everyone has seen the devastating effects of the “big names” – cocaine, methamphetamine, heroine and prescription pills – now it’s time for a big change.

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Property rights are key to improved sustainability garrett hunter columnist

It recently occurred to me that last Sunday was Earth Day. Ideally, I would’ve realized this a week ago and written a beautifully timed article about how property rights and the free market can protect the environment far better than heavy-handed government regulations ever could.

Fortunately for me, environmentalists believe that every day should be Earth Day, so here we go.

When a person is both concerned about the environment and unfamiliar with free market economics, the two entities often seem inherently opposed to one another.

The free market, we’re told, would absolutely destroy the environment.

Without benevolent government bureaucracies like the Environmental Protection Agency and West Virginia’s Department of Environmental Protection, big businesses would be free to pollute, contaminate and otherwise ruin our air and water to their hearts’ content.

Can anyone doubt that they would do so? After all, corporations are driven by the almighty dollar, and polluting is surely cheaper than disposing of waste properly.

It’s true that, if left free to do so, many businesses would sooner pollute Mother Nature than take care of her. The proper solution to this problem, however, is not costly and coercive government regulation. On the contrary, the key to effective environmental protection is to privatize the environment.

To illustrate my point, consider two key environmental concerns I’ve already mentioned: clean air and water. It’s no coincidence that these two vital resources are extremely difficult to keep clean and very rarely privately owned.

Because they have no clear owner, there is no one to protect them from the dangers of foreign pollution.

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Preserving the environment should be left to individuals and not the government.

Sure, governments may eventually step in and lay down a one-size-fits-all policy to reduce pollution, but these bureaucracies don’t protect the land, water and air as passionately or competently as a private owner would.

After all, private owners have an economic incentive to protect their property from damage. Governments do it in the name of clumsy altruism at best.

As far as implementation goes, establishing property rights over waterways would be simple enough – it wouldn’t be much different from marking off real estate and has already been done for many ponds and streams found on private land.

Air pollution would be trickier, but the goal wouldn’t

be so much to privatize air as to re-assert our property rights to our lungs and homes.

Any individual or company that sends unwanted air pollutants into another person’s home or business should be required to pay damages to their victims.

Polluting parties often face penalties today, but they’re penalized for the public good rather than the protection of property. This makes for murky litigation and inconsistent enforcement.

When one person’s property is damaged by another through arson, vandalism or any other illegal act, the property owner takes his case to the courts, where matters of fact are established and standing law is applied.

Why should it be any dif-

ferent in cases of air and water pollution? Rather than trust the EPA to hand down misguided directives from on high, we should let private property owners sue for the protection of what’s theirs.

This will make for much more personal and productive environmental protection.

The conservationist case for environmental privatization is even more obvious. When people have direct ownership over a natural resource, they’re far more motivated to ensure the protection of that natural resource.

This applies to forests, fisheries, endangered species and any other facet of nature worth protecting.

African rhinos are another example of the benefits of private ownership. Black and

white rhinos have long been at the top of the list of conservationists’ efforts to protect endangered species. Thanks to their horns, rhinos can sell for anywhere from $30,000$55,000, making them prime targets for poachers.

In South Africa, however, black and white rhinos made an enormous comeback more than ten years ago. A major reason for their revival was game privatization. South Africans began to buy, breed and sell rhinos as if they were show dogs or racehorses.

Thanks to this privatization, South Africa contained the vast majority of black and white rhinos in all of Africa by 2001.

To drive the point home, a global study published in the academic journal “Science”

in 2008 indicated establishing clearly defined property rights over fisheries halted and even reversed a widespread trend of overfishing.

Privatizing the fisheries created economic incentives for sustainable harvesting.

Contrary to popular myth, those of us who support the free market and private property don’t want our families and friends to breathe smog and drink sludge so that powerful corporations can maximize their profits. Nor do we want every last endangered species hunted down and poached in the name of economic growth.

We simply see a much more sensible and workable solution to environmental threats than those offered by most environmentalists.

Facebook increases communication as well as loneliness courtney johnson daily trojan University of southern california

Minnesota Daily, U. Minnesota I find myself living in a world of constant communication, but because this communication, especially on Facebook, is so instant and short, sometimes it feels more superficial and less meaningful. Even though it makes keeping in contact with friends in the course of a busy schedule easier, I sometimes feel that I am missing out on shared experiences.

The Atlantic addressed this paradox in the cover story of its most recent is-

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sue, “Is Facebook making us lonely?” I do not think that Facebook is making people lonely, though, I think that it has the potential for people to put themselves in isolation from friends and family, but it is not the direct cause.

The Atlantic’s article brings forth the debate whether Facebook is relied on to create, strengthen and maintain friendships and relationships or whether it sabotages them.

According to the article, Facebook has made people more densely connected than ever.

This runs the risk of isolation because a self-preserved and self-created society online only scratches the surface of the human condition.

This reliance on a virtual society and less of a society

where people interact in person, and interact online instead, creates a gap in people’s interactions. What is lost are the essential human interactions that happen faceto-face which creates and ascertains these friendships. If Facebook became a reliedupon platform, instead of going to the movies together, there becomes a lack of experiences that would evade feelings of isolation. Sometimes writing a quick one-liner on a friend’s Facebook wall is more convenient, but relying on Facebook to be the root of the friendship encourages laziness in social interaction.

Another theory that Facebook causes isolation is rooted in the ideas of passive consumption of friends activ-

ities and the robotic broadcasting of one’s own activities in return.

Basically this means creating pseudo-identities by monitoring achievements and then routinely sharing your own online. This meek interaction with others is what leads to loneliness because there is a lack of true human substance.

It is hard to not let Facebook be a crutch for friendships and relationships these days though. A lot of times I find myself so busy that it is simply easier to write on a friend’s Facebook wall. But these are superficial actions that merely prevent meaningful relationships.

That is why I do my best to be with my friends as often as

possible despite our unruly schedules. But what if I relied only on Facebook to maintain these friendships? I would find myself with half-hearted relationships and a plethora of friends that I may have only met a few times. That is just it though, Facebook is not to blame for our feelings of isolation and loneliness – we are.

Now, it can be nice to reconnect with distant friends from the past and to have a glimpse into what their new life is like.

But the constant reliance on Facebook as a way to sustain friendships is what leads people toward feeling alienated.

It depends upon the way it is used.

I think that Facebook is extremely helpful for people with long-distance friend-

ships to stay in contact, especially if these friends are in different time zones.

But in order to truly know what is going on in a friend’s life across the world, certain details must be shared, and having inclusive details of friends personal lives online for the rest of the world to see reduces privacy and also clears away the intimacy of the friendship because then everybody else can see it too.

Facebook has the potential to become a crutch for friendships. If used as a replacement for real, sustained communication, it can result in loneliness and seclusion.

But if used as a tool for sharing real experiences with each other, companionship can be sustained.

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THE WEEK AHEAD TODAY APRIL 27 THE PNC PRACTICUM PROGRAM – ECONOMIC SEMINAR SERIES presents Stephan Weiler in Room 441 of the Business & Economics Building from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information, email william.trumbull@mail. wvu.edu.

GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR PRESENTATIONS take place from 5-9 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall of the Creative Arts Center.

The projects to be presented are promotional materials the students designed for clients as part of their studio experience. For more information, call 304-293-4359 or email charlene. lattea@mail.wvu.edu.

TOMCHIN PLANETARIUM, located in 425 Hodges Hall, presents “Stars of the Pharaohs” at 8 p.m. and “Origins of Life” at 9 p.m. The event is free, but reservations are required and can be made by calling 304-293-4961.

Tomchin Observatory, located on the 4th floor of Hodges Hall, will be open at about 8:30 p.m. for viewing on the same night if the sky is clear. Venus should be visible.

EVERY FRIDAY

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.

EVERY SATURDAY

OPEN GYM FOR VOLLEYBALL 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.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 5 p.m.

TRADITIONAL KARATE CLASS FOR SELF-DEFENSE meets at 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center.

EVERY SUNDAY

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.

WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE club team holds practice at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Fields.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS offers a service for students at 10 a.m. at the chapel on Willey Street. For more information, call 304-296-7538.

WVU HILLEL offers a Bagel Brunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillel House at 1420 University Ave. For more information or a ride, call 304-685-5195.

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.

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PAINTBALL TEAM practices at Mountain Valley Paintball Park. For more information, visit www.wvupaintball.com or email wvupaintball@gmail.com.

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.

SIGMA THETA EPSILON, a National Christian Service Fraternity, would like to invite any men interested in the fraternity to attend its meeting at 5 p.m. at the Campus Ministry Center. For more information, email sigmathetawvu@gmail.com.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

SINGLE ADULT DINNER for the never-married, widowed and divorced is held at 5 p.m. More information, call 866-948-6441 or visit www.SingleFocusMinistries.org.

CONTINUAL

WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as drinkWELL, loveWELL, chillWELL and more are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELLWVU: Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well. wvu.edu/wellness.

WELLWVU: STUDENT HEALTH is paid for by tuition and fees and is confidential. For appointments or more information, call 304-293-2311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/medical.

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.

CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonprofit organization serving West Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care items and volunteers to support all aspects of the organization’s activities. For more information, call 304-985-0021.

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, email vc_srsh@hotmail.com or call 304-599-5020.

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. Please visit www.well.wvu. edu to find out more information.

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.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-on-one community-based and school-based mentoring programs. To volunteer, call Sylvia at 304-983-2823, ext. 104 or email bigs4kids@yahoo.com.

ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. For more information, call 304-598-6094 or email rfh@ wvuh.com.

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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.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two in-service trainings per year and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or email trella. greaser@live.com.

CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

THE WELLWVU CONDOM CLOSET is held in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-noon. The closet sells condoms for 25 cents each or five for $1.00.

THE WELLWVU CONDOM CARAVAN is held in the main area of the Mountainlair from noon-2 p.m. every Wednesday. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents each or five for $1.00.

MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an all-volunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/ neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, visit www.m-snap.org.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. All students and faculty are invited. For more information, email amy.keesee@mail.wvu. edu.

THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER, located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Research Laboratories, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

FREE STUDENT SUCCESS SUPPORT, presented by the WVU Office of Retention and Research, helps students improve on time management, note taking reading and study skills as well as get help with the transition to WVU. Free drop-in tutoring is also available every night of the week in different locations. For more information, visit http://retention.wvu.edu or call 304-293-5811.

THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT PROJECT, a community-building program run by and geared toward young gay or bisexual men 18 to 29, is creating an environment in the Morgantown community where young men can feel empowered to make a difference in their lives. MPowerment also focuses on HIV and STD prevention education. For more information, call 304-319-1803.

COMMUNITY NEWCOMERS CLUB is a group organized to allow new residents of the Morgantown area an opportunity to gather socially and assimilate into their new home community. For more information, visit www.morgantownnewcomers.com.

NEW SPRING SEMESTER GROUP THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES are available for free at the Carruth Center.

The groups include Understanding Self and Others, A Place for You, Sexual Assault Survivors Group, Social Anxiety Group and Solution Focused Therapy Group. For more information, call 304-293-4431 or email tandy.mcclung@mail.wvu.edu.

THE FRIENDS OF THE MORGANTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY are seeking new members and volunteers for weekly book sale inventory. For more information, inquire at the front desk on Spruce St., downstairs during sales every Tuesday and the first and third Saturday of every month or call 304-292-7579.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you’ll skip over confusion through a desire to really see the facts. Misunderstandings will become less common if you are willing to confirm the conversation, interaction or plans. You’ll empower yourself through this clarification, and others will respond in a most enthusiastic manner.

If you are single, you could meet someone significant at any given moment. In fact, you might have two opportunities to encounter a potential sweetie. If you are attached, your relationship benefits from your clarity and optimism. Let the warmth evolve between you. CANCER accepts you as you are.

you might not want to commit just yet.

Tonight: Count your change. Be careful.

do anything. Tonight: An odd invitation or idea works.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH You can overcome nearly any obstacle.

Your instincts will point you to the correct action or decision. Sort through mixed messages with a little skepticism, and you will know what to do. Tonight: You are the lead actor.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Someone you associate with clearly knows what he or she wants. Figure out a way that you both can have what you want. Your ability to move past complications is enhanced. Use some of your excess energy or stress to start exercising more. Tonight: With someone special.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH Observe everything you want. Make judgments if you like, but still be discreet at this point.

Follow your instincts with regard to a respected figure in your life. This person will be more than pleased by your actions. Tonight: Not to be found.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Confusion earmarks a personal matter.

You are able to sort fact from fiction with relative ease. An investment involving your home and/or your finances might be necessary. Check out your options carefully. Tonight: Home is where the heart is.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Friends surround you. Even people you consider to be acquaintances will demonstrate unusual understanding and support. Seek out an expert or someone who knows more than you when trying to make a decision. Tonight: Only where people are.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Keep asking, if you do not get your question answered. You’ll need to choose different words or a different entry point.

Your ability to solve problems emerges.

Positive thinking emanates from you and will draw strong results. Tonight: Visit with friends over munchies.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Everyone asks for your support or opinion.

Opportunities emerge from out of the blue, but you might not want to jump on the bandwagon just yet. Discuss an important financial matter or someone’s involvement in an important matter. Tonight: A force to behold.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Your instincts guide you with your finances.

Your ability to move past issues earmarks your interactions. When someone is as confident as you are, flubbing up becomes less likely. Listen to an offer, but

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Keep seeking out more information. You actually might have to visit a loved one to gain the perspective you seek. Someone close to you demonstrates a great deal of caring. You do not need to say or

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Defer to others, and recognize that everyone needs his or her time in the limelight. You can afford not to be on center stage all the time. Free up your schedule for an inspiring brainstorming session or other creative venture.

Tonight: Let the weekend start in style.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH You might be hard-pressed to stick to routine, which is not your strong suit anyway. Others seem to tap into your knowledge or seek out your opinion.

Screen your calls if you want to follow your schedule. Tonight: Do what you must.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH You are able to move past a problem quickly, as long as you use your imagination as a resource. You are easily able to draw out others, especially one person who could be unusually tense. You might want to continue this conversation later. Tonight: Add some spice to your life.

BORN TODAY Actor Jack Klugman (1922), cartoonist Walter Lantz (1899), singer Sheena Easton (1959)

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F Minus

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Cow and Boy

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

THURSDAY’S PUZZLE SOLVED

ACROSS 1 “The __ Kings Play Songs of Love”: Hijuelos novel 6 “But wait, there’s more!”

10 Surrounded by 14 Animated mermaid 15 Mascara target 16 Better half, so to speak 17 Did a fall chore 18 Kid’s comeback 19 Luau strings 20 See 38-Across 23 Pathetic 24 Where to ‘ang one’s ‘at 25 Insightful 26 See 38-Across 32 “The Matrix” hero 33 Bit of shuteye 34 Hi-tech brains?

35 Test one’s metal 38 Clue for four puzzle answers 39 Family insignia 41 Like some coll. courses 42 Big initials in Detroit 43 Low digit?

44 See 38-Across 50 SFO guesstimates 51 One is often seen near a dessert array 52 RAV4 or TrailBlazer, briefly 54 See 38-Across 58 Turbaned Punjabi 59 Feels lousy 60 Professeur’s charge 61 Colored part of the eye 62 Pool path 63 “American Idol” success Clay 64 Club membership, maybe 65 Logician’s “E,” perhaps 66 Numerical extreme DOWN 1 Some are mini 2 Mount sacred to Armenians 3 Title Gilbert and Sullivan ruler 4 __ Wellington 5 Stick-in-the-mud 6 Connects with a memory 7 Desktop item 8 Outdated globe letters

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9 Badly rattled 10 Talisman 11 Reprimand to quarreling siblings 12 Brangelina, for one 13 __ Arc, Arkansas 21 Texter’s “If you ask me ...”

22 TV’s Arthur 27 A, in Oaxaca 28 Bowled over 29 Souvenir from Scotland 30 Black __: spy doings 31 Zealous type 35 “Walk me!”

36 Inspiring msg.

37 Close game 38 Mason __ 39 Polenta base 40 Crank (up) 42 High-end 43 She played Lois on “Lois & Clark” 45 Violinist Perlman 46 Spinning toon

47 Group within a group 48 “I’ve got it!”

49 Log cabin warmers 53 Olympics segment 54 Baloney 55 One writing a lot of fiction 56 Prismatic bone 57 Ballet class bend 58 “How’s it hangin’, bro?”

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Friday April 27, 2012

Little Big Town performs energetic show at the Met justin lesko A&E WRITER

For West Virginia Public Theatre’s 28th Annual Spring Fundraiser, the nonprofit group brought in Little Big Town and its unique brand of harmonious country to the historic Metropolitan Theatre.

A long time staple of High Street, the Met is beautifully adorned with white and gold trim and diamond encrusted chandeliers, providing an intimate setting in the rather small venue.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, The Stickers opened the night.

They got the crowd warmed up with songs that have placed on the country charts, like the rocking “Girl in a Truck” and the ballad “Calling on All Angels” during their 30-minute set.

The crowd began to worry about possible sound quality issues during The Stickers set, but Little Big Town came

out crystal clear and powerful with their 2010 hit “Little White Church.” Bright lights and fog machines welcomed the quartet to the stage.

They continued to rock the venue with the songs “Runaway Train,” “Little More You” and “Bones.”

It was hard not to notice the huge smiles on the band members’ faces – they seemed to enjoy performing, which provided an excellent atmosphere.

“I thought they were great.

They were very lively and got the crowd involved,” said Molly Fortier, a graduate speech pathology student. “I will definitely see them again.”

The slower love song “Bring it on Home” followed, with singer and guitarist Philip Sweet exclaiming, “Bring it on home, Morgantown!”

Be prepared to hear their next single, “Pontoon,” on the radio this summer. Sounding like a Jimmy Buffett or Zac Brown Band song mixed with the band’s 2006 hit “Boondocks,” the song had the crowd

clapping with the beat. It will be officially released Monday.

Singer Kimberly Schlapman, with her trademark blonde mane, channeled her inner Loretta Lynn on the beautiful ballad “Can’t Have Everything.”

The band even brought out standup bass and banjos for a series of bluegrass songs, culminating with a “countrified” cover of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” that really got the building excited.

They also covered the Eagles “Heartache.”

Graduate student Vanessa DeCasare particularly enjoyed the cover, “They were awesome,” she said. “I especially enjoyed the Lady Gaga song.

They’re very talented.”

A lengthy guitar solo led into the aforementioned “Boondocks” for the encore. People were dancing in the balconies and the packed house was on their feet. It was a truly exciting way to end an excellent show. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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‘Young Frankenstein’ to come to life at the WVU CAC

By Emily Meadows A&E writer

The monster is alive and coming to Morgantown.

“Young Frankenstein,” the Broadway musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ cult classic film, is coming to the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center May 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The production follows the plot of the imaginative 1974 film.

Youthful Doctor Frankenstein attempts to complete his grandfather’s soughtafter mission of bringing a corpse to life with the assistance of the quirky Igor and Inga.

A family-friendly event, the audience will watch the monster come to life, but not without hilarious twists and complications.

The show takes on various

perspectives, from comedy to horror to sincere heartfelt emotion.

The multi-award winning show brings an exceptional cast, and the actors provide phenomenal performances and memorable numbers on classic songs such as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”

Anthony Buchanan, a WVU English student, is a fan of the initial “Frankenstein” literary works and is excited to see the comedic and melodious take on the story.

“I’ve seen the movie adaptation, but this will be my first time seeing the theatrical performance, and I’m excited to see what it has in store,” Buchanan said.

The mastermind behind the production is none other than the film’s original director, three-time Tony Award winner Mel Brooks. He wrote music and lyrics for the play

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and co-wrote the script.

Brooks received talented help from the Broadway team “The Producers,” made up of five-time Tony award winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman, as well as three-time Tony winning writer, Thomas Meehan.

The musical, which began in 2007, left the realm of Broadway in 2009 to begin its nationwide tour.

“Young Frankenstein” received an Outer Critics Circle Award in 2008 and a Broadway.com Audience Award for best musical as well.

Tickets for the show are on sale now starting at $43, $27 for WVU students with a valid I.D. Tickets are available at the Creative Arts Center and Mountainlair box offices, all Ticketmaster outlets and on ticketmaster.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Mel Brooks’‘Young Frankenstein’ comes to the WVU Creative Arts Center May 3.

Fletcher’s Grove to host CD release party at 123 Pleasant Street

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The editor-in-chief is responsible for content of the newspaper.

Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better and must be a full-time fee paying student, but need not be a journalism major. The position is paid and expected to serve the total of the 2012 summer sessions. The selected editor is expected to report for duty by May 8, 2012 and complete duties on August 1, 2012.

Candidates may pick up application forms and summer editor-in-chief job description at The Daily Athenaeum business office. In addition to the form, three supporting letters (at least one should be from someone other than a Daily Athenaeum employee) and six examples of work that illustrate qualifications should be submitted. Candidates are asked to read the specific responsibilities for the summer editor-in-chief.

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Art for ‘Pepperoni Pizza,’ the new album by Fletcher’s Grove.

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Got $10 and a craving for pizza?

Local progressive rock favorite Fletcher’s Grove has you covered.

The group will be hosting a CD release party for its latest work, “Pepperoni Pizza,” tonight at 10 at 123 Pleasant Street.

“We know the people that come to the shows have been wanting a new album and we can’t wait to give it to them,” said Matt Marion, percussionist and vocalist in the group.

“We have some high quality fans here that will hopefully share our music with their friends.”

For Fletcher’s Grove, hosting its release party at 123 Pleasant Street was an easy decision and one formed through the band’s love of Morgantown and the people that make up the intimate community.

For this reason, the group is already looking to the future to keep its fans’ cravings satisfied.

“We are dedicating the next few months to getting another album out there,” Marion said.

“It keeps it exciting for us to keep writing new material and we hope it keeps our listeners excited as well.”

With a performance and copies of “Pepperoni Pizza” available for free with admission to the show, there certainly is plenty to get excited about.

This show serves as a chance to kick back and enjoy the benefits of the hard work they have put into recording and tracking the release.

“It’s a long process in getting an album together, and this release is going to be the cherry on top of the sundae, or rather, the pepperoni on top of the pizza,” Marion said.

The music will kick off at 10 p.m., and there will be a $10 cover at the door. Attendees must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU student fashion: Finals wear jennie clark

Tanya Tandon

Senior | English “I bought this dress in England. It was too cold today for a dress, and pants are too uncomfortable, so I have on theses tights underneath. I get a lot of style influence from my mom, and I’d say I’m typically a bit boho - usually go by the motto, ‘less is more.’”

Christina gutierrez a&E writer

In our final days of school, we are all concentrating on one thing: moving forward and leaving this year behind.

For some of us, this means going home and lying on the couch for two months or vacationing on a secluded, tropical island.

Unfortunately for most of us the end of the school year means the beginning of job searches.

Whether you’re graduating and looking for a potential career or simply looking to get your foot in the door as an intern, you’ll need to dress the part.

Because we are still young, it is often hard to finding

comfortable business attire that doesn’t seem too dated.

Yes, suits are an important staple that every college student or graduate should own.

You don’t, however, have to wear a three-piece suit every day.

The great thing about a neutral suit is that it can be broken into many different outfits.

For girls, getting a well-fitting skirt and pants will be of great value. You can pair them with blouses for every season.

You don’t have to think of business wear as the end of looking sexy, either. As long as you invest in quality pieces, bare knees and exposed arms are completely acceptable.

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“Today I’ve got on Sperrys form DSW and green pants from Urban OUtfitters. This top is from H&M, and I got my scarf in India. I like wearing a lot of shapes; I like things very structured; my jewelry is always squares or triangles.

For finals week, comfort comes first. If it’s nice out, I’ll be wearing shorts or skirts.”

“I’m wearing a maxi dress from Joyce Leslie.

My style is trendy but a little more unique than most people. I try to go for the New York look. What I’ll do is look at magazines or outfits on mannequins for inspiration and just change pieces for what fits my body.”

For men, however, threepiece suits are a great investment. You can dress it up and wear all three or go for a more laid back look by pairing the pants with a tieless dress shirt.

The vest is a creative way to get that “GQ”look or a great style to match a pair of jeans on a night out.

Another fun way to play up your work outfit is finding the right accessories.

Shoes, purses and jewelry can kick any boring outfit up a notch.

Never underestimate the importance of the little black dress, but, even more importantly, never forget how simple accessories can completely change the look of that same LBD.

5-inchers at home; stilettos are for the dance floor, not the conference room.

The same idea goes for makeup. Trade the go-to sexy, cat eyes and red lips for a more subtle, equally sexy daytime look. Instead, try a smoky purple or brown eye and pink or nude lip.

During the day, play up your skin with rosy blushes and glowing bronzers.

When it comes to balancing your professional and personal looks, remember

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For the workplace, the equivalent of the little black dress would be a great-fitting dress in a neutral color that is not as harsh as black.

A navy blue, grey or tan dress can be paired with just as many, if not more, accessory options that are both work-appropriate and still sexy.

When choosing shoes, remember that you can show off your long, sexy legs without developing high heel-related problems. Leave your

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that less is more.

Follow one of the golden rules of fashion: after you’re done getting ready, look in the mirror and take one accessory off.

You want to look put together and neat, so keep your lines clean and your accessories simple.

Don’t worry, you’re allowed to pack a pair of stilettos and red lipstick for happy hour! daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Sweet Frog opens its doors to Morgantown

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Sweet Frog boasts a 15-foot-long toppings bar with more than 70 options.

By Caitlin Graziani A&E Writer

For those with a sweet tooth, rest easy – the city of Morgantown has added another frozen yogurt shop to its arsenal.

Located at the University Town Center between PetCo and Target, Sweet Frog, a frozen yogurt shop based out of Virginia, opened its doors today at 11:30 a.m.

“With the combination of college students and a lot of young families moving here, Morgantown seemed like the perfect spot to be,” said Buddy Mason, co-owner of Sweet Frog.

The shop currently boasts

more than 60 locations, and that number will eclipse 100 in the next few months, with five stores in West Virginia.

Morgantown’s Sweet Frog has 24 flavors of frozen yogurt available and a toppings bar that is 15 feet long with more than 70 topping options.

The store boasts fresh fruit options like banana, mango, kiwi, pineapple and many more.

“Last night I mixed our new Georgia peach flavor, mixed in some country vanilla, added fresh peaches and some coconut on top, and that was really good,” Mason said. “One of the nice things about this is that you can make this as healthy as you want or make it like junk

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food as much as you want.”

Patrons go in, get a serving cup and are given the freedom to add anything they would like.

In addition, customers are not limited to just one flavor; they can add as many flavors of frozen yogurt that can fit in their serving cup.

Also, yogurt price is based on weight rather than a peritem basis.

Sweet Frog is open Monday - Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11-1 a.m. and Sunday noon -9:00 p.m.

For more information on Sweet Frog, visit its website at www.sweetfrogyogurt.com. caitlin.graziani@mail.wvu.edu

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Holgorsen named Coach of the Year Rifle national champion Petra Zublasing named DA Female Athlete of the Year

By Nick Arthur

Associate Sports Editor

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In his first season as West Virginia’s head coach, Dana Holgorsen led the Mountaineers to a victory in the Discover Orange Bowl.

When Dana Holgorsen was hired as head coach of the Mountaineer football team last June, many expected him to be recognized for his accomplishments.

After just one season, Holgorsen added another accolade, earning The Daily Athenaeum’s West Virginia University Coach of the Year.

While leading the Mountaineers to a 10-3 record in 2011, Holgorsen’s team also won the Big East Conference championship in its final season before moving to the Big 12 Conference.

The most memorable moment of Holgorsen’s young head-coaching career came in January, when WVU defeated Clemson in record-setting fashion, 70-33, in the Discover Or-

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Junior Petra Zublasing was named the Great American Rifle Conference Shooter of the Year in 2012. ange Bowl.

Holgorsen closely nudged West Virginia women’s soccer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown for the top spot.

Izzo-Brown led her squad to

its second consecutive Big East Conference championship and its third conference title in the last five seasons. The Mountaineers finished 17-5 on the season and 10-1 in conference play, marking the first time the program earned 10 wins in conference play since its first season in 1996.

Izzo-Brown’s career coaching record now stands at 224-87-32.

Finishing No. 3 in this year’s Coach of the Year voting was women’s basketball head coach Mike Carey.

Carey’s team had only one senior on the roster but was still very successful. The Mountaineers exceeded expectations with a trip to the Big East Conference semifinals and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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baseball

Mountaineers look to continue hot streak vs. Seton Hall by alex sims sports writer

West Virginia baseball will ride a hot streak into South Orange, N.J., this weekend.

The Mountaineers (17-24, 5-10) have won three of their last four games for the first time since their mid-March four-game winning streak.

Seton Hall (23-18, 8-7) will host WVU for a three-game series beginning tonight at 6 p.m. after back-toback midweek wins over Monmouth and Iona.

Games two and three are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday respectively, both to begin at 1 p.m.

The Pirates are currently tied for No. 6 Big East Conference play and

most recently dropped a three-game home series to Villanova, taking only game one.

After mustering only seven runs in a weekend series at Rutgers, WVU took its offensive frustrations out on Akron, exploding for 17 runs.

“I think our offense has been doing a great job,” said junior catcher Alan Filauro. “We came a long way with how we’ve been doing, and we have good enough pitching that if our pitchers just do what they can do, our bats will come through.”

Sophomore right-hander Corey Walter will try to make West Virginia the first Big East team to take game one from Seton Hall in South Orange.

“It’s another big series. To go win this series would be huge to give us a chance to play in the postseason,”

Walter said. “As long as I keep it reasonable, we have a chance to win, because the offense has been picking up lately and doing a good job.”

This weekend, WVU may benefit from the return of junior shortstop John Polonius.

The Willemstad, Curacao, native has missed all of April with a foot injury, but could return this weekend if he is back at full health.

“We’ll just have to wait and see how his foot responds this week,” said West Virginia head coach Greg Van Zant. “He’s our best shortstop if he’s 100 percent; so if he’s 100 percent we’ll put him back at shortstop.”

The Mountaineers could certainly use the offensive boost against a

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Sophomore pitcher Corey Walter will get the start in the first game of West Virginia’s series against Seton Hall.

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Burnett can be successful this season in Pittsburgh

women’s soccer

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The West Virginia women’s soccer team will play its first season in the Big 12 Conference after winning back-to-back Big East Conference championships.

WVU releases 2012 schedule

BY Nick Arthur

Associate Sports Editor

The official move of West Virginia University to the Big 12 Conference is quickly approaching.

Thursday morning, the defending back-to-back Big East Conference champion West Virginia women’s soccer team announced its 2012 schedule.

The Mountaineers will open the 2012 slate at home with an exhibition match against Akron Aug. 10, and the regular season will conclude with a road match

against Texas Oct. 26.

Eight of the 19 teams on the schedule made an appearance in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

One game to circle on your calendar in 2012 is a trip by the Mountaineers to Stanford to take on the defending national champions.

“We are excited about this fall’s schedule which features several new teams,” said head coach Nikki IzzoBrown. “We play a demanding nonconference schedule, highlighted by the defending champions in Stanford.

Then we close out the sea-

son with eight Big 12 Conference games.”

Izzo-Brown and her staff lost six seniors from last season’s squad to graduation, which finished 17-5 overall and 10-1 in Big East play.

This will be the second straight season the Mountaineers will participate in the Penn State Inviational.

Last season, West Virginia fell to the Nittany Lions 5-0.

It was the worst loss for the progam since it lost to Notre Dame 5-0 in November of 1998. nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

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Mountaineers host WVU Tech in final game of spring season by amit batra sports writer

In its last exhibition game of the spring season, the West Virginia men’s soccer team faces the West Virginia University Tech Golden Bears.

The game is scheduled for Saturday at noon, while the Alumni Game follows on Sunday at noon WVU Tech finished its 2011 season with a 10-5-3 record, earning the best season in men’s soccer program history.

“I want to score some goals,” said senior forward Peabo Doue. “We haven’t scored a goal this spring and looking at the program, it’s pretty frustrating. That’s not the type of team we are.

Hopefully, we can string some stuff together and produce goals and finish off strong.”

Even with the results being meaningless, it would be important to get a couple of goals and a possible win to end the spring season. WVU has not scored a goal this spring exhibition season,

and it has yet to earn its first victory.

After a game of nine shots, one goal and 15 corner kicks, the Mountaineers will be looking for some offensive firepower against WVU Tech. WVU is without very many starters from last year’s lineup, such as senior midfielder Shadow Sebele and sophomore forward Andy Bevin.

Senior midfielder Travis Pittman and sophomore defender Paul Ehrenworth have also been dealing with injuries.

“We’re missing a lot of people,” said head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “However, that doesn’t reduce our standards of what guys should be able to do. When you don’t have a full group to train with, it makes it very difficult to implement things in the spring.”

Pittman has been dealing with an illness, but should be back for Saturday’s game.

“I’m struggling with a little sickness right now, but I should be back,” he said. “I hope to finish the spring season strong and get as many

goals as we can. It’s huge to get the younger guys to develop. Before, freshmen really didn’t get to play in the spring, so hopefully they can keep working hard in the spring up until the fall.”

So far in this spring exhibition season, WVU has gotten close on many occasions to getting goals. Being able to capitalize on these chances is what will be important for the Mountaineers Saturday.

In the game against Slippery Rock Sunday night, West Virginia was dominant throughout but didn’t capitalize on the 15 corner kicks and nine shots on goal.

In this last spring season game, scoring goals seems to be the main outlook of the team. Obviously, injury prevention and the continuing improvement for the fall are just as important.

As the players get more comfortable with that game mentality, the Mountaineers look to finish the exhibition season on a strong note Saturday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Last Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ A.J. Burnett stymied the St. Louis Cardinals in his first start with his new team, dazzling the defending World Series champions with an impressive array of pitches and showing Pirates fans why he has the potential to be the ace of the staff.

Burnett earned the win behind seven shutout innings, while allowing two walks and only three hits over an extremely economical 75 pitches.

He became the first Pittsburgh Pirate to throw at least seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in his first start for the club in more than 100 years, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

Burnett’s right – it’s still April.

Both he and the team have a lot of games left to play, but Pittsburgh fans, the organization and even Burnett’s teammates had to be at least encouraged by what they saw from the veteran right-hander on the mound Saturday.

Almost as impressive as the win itself was the way Burnett found his way out of a critical first-inning jam. Burnett started the game with four straight balls to Cardinal leadoff man Rafeal Furcal, immediately followed by a single and another walk that loaded the bases with no outs after just the first three hitters.

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have an easier time with most of the non-DH offenses in the National League. Even making a majority of his starts in the Pirates’ home PNC Park instead of Yankee Stadium, a notorious hitter’s park, will contribute to what I think will be a successful year for Burnett.

Even with these advantages, success won’t come automatically to anyone in Major League Baseball.

But again, Burnett is a veteran, and likely a hungry one at that, in a potential contract year. And even amid all the ups and downs in New York, I don’t think a single relevant sports mind ever questioned Burnett’s work ethic or dedication, and rightfully so. Despite all his struggles, Burnett never gave anything except his all and was just as visibly frustrated with himself as any fan could have been.

At the very least, the Pirates will have a solid veteran in Burnett, who can consume a lot of innings to protect their bullpen, as well as a great teammate who has already accepted a leadership role within the team by mentoring some of the younger pitchers.

A.J. Burnett has always been capable of pitching much better than his career statistics indicate. And even though he’s only made one start so far for the Pirates this year, I firmly believe that at this point in his career, Burnett has set himself up to have a better-than-average season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

rowing

WVU to take on ND, Syracuse, Rutgers by shea ulisney

sports correspondent

This weekend the West Virginia rowing team will be traveling to Indianapolis to compete in the Eagle Creek Reservoir against Notre Dame, Rutgers and Syracuse.

Throughout the years, Notre Dame has established itself as the leader in the Big East Conference, and that remains unchanged this season. Syracuse has also posted good racing results and appears to be picking up speed.

After the Mountaineers came out ahead of Rutgers in the overall results at the Knecht Cup Regatta, the margins were small and they will be looking to turn the tables.

“This weekend’s racing will aid the coaches in determining seeding for the upcoming championship, as well as give us all a good read on one another at this time,” said WVU head coach Jimmy King.

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But he stayed mentally tough, buckling down and striking out the next two batters before eventually earning the third out with a little help from a leaping Clint Barmes, stranding the bases loaded.

It was a first inning that was somewhat of a microcosm of the 35-year-old veteran’s career.

Burnett has always been an exceptional talent with multiple “plus pitches,” but throughout his career, he’s often had to battle, usually against himself, in order to capture consistent success.

As a rabid New York Yankees enthusiast, I became all too familiar with the internal struggles of the now exYankee during the last three years, watching Burnett scuffle his way to career highs in ERA each of the last two years in pinstripes.

But I think that ultimately, for a number of reasons, Pirates fans will see a much more effective starter than the one who failed to meet the lofty contract expectations in the Bronx. The first simply being that he’s not pitching in the AL East anymore.

The prolific offenses that highlight this division would have any opposing pitcher losing sleep the night before a start.

But with Burnett, the pressures of consistently winning within the division seemed to weigh on the right-hander over time, compounding the mental mistakes and lapses in execution.

But in 2012, he’ll have less pressure to win in the smaller Pittsburgh market and may

West Virginia finished 24-10 overall and 11-5 in Big East play, while earning victories over five ranked opponents, including arguably the biggest win in school history with an upset victory over No. 2 Notre Dame.

Female Athlete of the Year: Junior shooter Petra Zublasing was named The Daily Athenaeum’s West Virginia University Female Athlete of the Year.

The results of this weekend’s race will give the Mountaineers a glimpse of the challenges they will face at the Big East championship in two weeks.

According to King, the competition will be strong among all the teams in attendance, and in the past the Mountaineers have not fared well against many of them. Changes made in line-ups throughout this spring season have helped King and his team tackle some of the challenges.

During last week’s scrimmage against Dayton University, the Mountaineers were victorious after the varsity four crew won all of their pieces by varying margins. However, according to King, the second varsity crew and the varsity eight were not moving well.

King was able to make positive changes throughout last week’s scrimmage, and the changes continue to make progress during the final weeks of the 2012 spring season.

The Mountaineers look to find continued success in their varsity four crews after last week’s performance.

The weather forecast for Saturday’s race will be overcast with a chance of thunderstorms and rain showers, with a high of 48 degrees, winds from the east at 10-20 mph, breezy with a 70 percent chance of rain.

The biggest challenge for the Mountaineers will be the weather. According to King, the course is known as the “Windy Indy” in the rowing community.

“As long as the wind remains reasonable, the venue is fantastic,” King said.

After this weekend’s race, the Mountaineers will continue their normal workload, and King will continue to make minor tweaks to line-ups to ensure the crews are prepared for the 2012 Big East championship. The crews will have two weeks to prepare for the race.

The Appiano, Italy, native was named the 2012 Great American Rifle Conference Shooter of the Year.

Zublasing’s best performance of the season came against Army, where she shot a perfect score of 600. She was the only Mountaineer to record a perfect score this season.

Zublasing also finished second place in air rifle at the 2011 NCAA Championships.

Finishing second in the voting was sophomore gymnist Hope Sloanhoffer.

Sloanhoffer was recently

named the West Virginia gymnastics team MVP for the second-straight year. She was ranked No. 1 all season in the East Atlantic Gymnastics League.

West Virginia women’s basketball junior center Asya Bussie earned third place. Bussie led the team with 12.1 points per game this season to go with a team-high 73 blocks. She scored a career-high 22 points in a 6563 upset victory over No. 2 Notre Dame Feb. 12.

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Continued from page 9 stingy Pirate pitching staff who are currently No. 3 in the Big East in earned run average.

“It’s hard to score runs there,” Van Zant said. “They play a lot of low-scoring games there so the team that walks the fewest, makes the fewest mistakes will have the best chance to win.”

WVU currently sits on the outside looking in on its Big East postseason chances at a tie for No. 9 in the conference standings. Only the top eight teams will qualify for the Big East tournament.

“We have four weekends left,” Van Zant said. “We don’t know how many wins we’ll have to get to get to the tournament, but we’re going to have to win, and we’re going to have to win some games on the road.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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The West Virginia baseball team has won three of its last four games heading into this weekend’s series against Seton Hall.

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WVU to end spring against Alderson-Broaddus by robert kreis sports writer

West Virginia women’s soccer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown could not be happier with her team heading into the last game of the spring season against Alderson-Broaddus.

“I strongly believe we have (reached our goals),” IzzoBrown said. “Looking last weekend at what I’ve asked the individual players and the team to do, I definitely feel like there was a huge learning curve from the spring.”

Izzo-Brown wanted to see the Mountaineers work on ball possession, as well as transitioning from defense to offense. Defensively, IzzoBrown preached about maintaining her sacred shutout.

“I wanted us to be able to keep the ball, (and) we really wanted to be able to change the point of attack and do that

collectively as a team,” IzzoBrown said. “Obviously, minimizing goals was something we really talked about.

“Focusing on those shutouts, focusing on those things to eliminate moments where a goal is scored (from) a bad pass or not having good technical awareness.”

One Mountaineer who has stepped up her game in IzzoBrown’s eyes is Sophomore Frances Silva.

Silva has been on a scoring frenzy this spring, peaking when she scored all six Mountaineer goals when they went 3-1 on their Spanish trip.

Silva will look to continue her offensive onslaught on Sunday when Alderson-Broaddus visits Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium at 3 p.m.

With the end of the spring season, comes the reveal of the women’s fall regular season schedule. Izzo-Brown

will lead the Mountaineers to their first season playing a Big 12 Conference schedule.

“I think just from the RPI, that the Big 12 is better,” IzzoBrown said. “You look at Oklahoma State, who’s third in the country all year long, and Texas A&M who’s obviously leaving but has done some things in the Big 12, let alone Texas.

“I just know what their history is and what their RPI says.”

Besides taking on a Big 12 conference schedule for the first time, the Mountaineers will face an extremely tough non-conference schedule. The non-conference schedule features bouts with Penn State, Miami and Purdue.

“I think you really have to be exposed early on. It’s what you have to develop before league play,” Izzo-Brown said. “I’ve always thought to

be the best, you have to play the best and at the end of the year we want to win a national championship.

Izzo-Brown and the Mountaineers will learn what it is like to play a national champion when they take on defending national champ Stanford at the Penn State Invitational.

“Stanford has probably been the best team in the country for the past five years making it to the finals three times and finally winning it last year,” Izzo-Brown said. “For us to have an opportunity to play a team like Stanford will be tremendous (because) it’s going to be a measuring stick.

“We are going to go into that game trying to compete against the best team in the country, so we’re excited about that opportunity.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Junior midfielder Caroline Szwed and the West Virginia women’s soccer team will close out the spring season against Alderson-Broaddus Sunday.

BCS takes big step toward collegiate football playoff

Chelsea’s John Terry attends a training session at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

The Coaches’ Trophy is displayed before the BCS National Championship game between the LSU and Alabama in New Orleans.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — College football is on the verge of finally having a playoff, its own version of the final four.

For the first time, all the power brokers who run the highest level of the sport are comfortable with the idea of deciding a championship the way it’s done from pee-wees to pros.

And the way fans have been hoping they would for years.

“Yes, we’ve agreed to use the P word,” Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said Thursday.

They want to limit it to four teams. That’s for sure. Now they have to figure out how to pick the teams, where and when to play the games and how the bowls do or do not fit in. The new postseason format would go into effect after for the 2014 season.

As for the 14-year-old Bowl Championship Series, it’s on life support. Any chance that it survives past the next two seasons? “I hope not,” said Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive, who pitched a four-team playoff four years ago but was shot down at this same hotel beachside hotel.

“This is a seismic change for college football,” BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock said after the 11 conference commissioners and Notre Dame’s athletic director wrapped up three days of meetings in south Florida.

That Hancock actually used the word playoff when describing what was being considered alone signaled a shift in thinking for the BCS. In a memo leading up to these meetings, the term “four-team event” was used to describe creating two national semifinals and a championship game.

Hancock said the commissioners will present a “small number” of options for a fourteam playoff to their leagues over the next month or so at conference meetings. He estimated that between two and seven configurations are being considered.

It’ll be up to each conference to determine which plan it likes best. The commissioners will get back together in June and try to come up with a final version, and eventually the university presidents will have to

sign off on it. Hancock has said they’d like a new format ready for approval by July 4.

And he warned that if no agreement is reached, the fallback could be sticking with an overhauled version of the old system, which aims for a No. 1 vs. No. 2 championship game.

But that’s a longshot.

“It’s great to get to a point where there seems to be general consensus that a four-team, three-game playoff is the best route to go,” Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford said. “The next challenge obviously is figuring out a format that brings consensus where we can truly make that work. The more this narrows, the more challenging it gets.”

The first step is figuring out the where and when. The when should be easy.

The commissioners all agree the college football season needs to wrap up as close to Jan. 1 as possible. That would mean semifinals soon after Christmas and the title game within a few days of the calendar flipping.

“One of the goals is to make the postseason a celebration of college football,” Slive said.

“And to focus in on a reasonable time frame that is consistent with a reasonable bowl season. And then be able to have a championship game and semifinals at a time and a place that would allow us to really celebrate college football at a time when people are thinking about college football, which is in and around the end of December and early January.”

Where is the best place to celebrate college football? That figures to be a heated debate.

Slive has made it clear he’s not a fan of playing semifinals on campus, a plan the Big Ten has presented and the Pac-12 supports.

“I’m a big proponent of it,” Scott said. “That was the choice we made in our conference with our championship game.

Collegiate atmosphere. Guaranteed sellout. We’ve said all along preserving the regular season is important. What better way to emphasize the importance of the regular season then having a chance to earn a

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home game? It’s a proven NFL model.”

Slive prefers playing the games at neutral sites, the way the NCAA basketball tournament does.

That leads to the question: How do the bowls fit in?

The national championship game has shifted between the Sugar, Orange, Fiesta and Rose bowl sites during the 14 years the BCS has been in existence. First, the bowl itself was the championship game. Then the BCS moved to a five-game model in which the championship was played after the bowls but at one of those four stadiums.

The commissioners are considering allowing the bowls to be involved, but not necessarily calling the three playoff games “bowls.”

The Fiesta Bowl would be fine not hosting a bowl in certain years, if it can host a playoff game. On the other hand, the Rose Bowl would prefer to just be the Rose Bowl, sticking with its traditional matchup of Big Ten champion vs. Pac12 champion on New Year’s Day. But those league champions will often be heading to the playoffs in a new format.

“They definitely want to be part of the system,” Scott said of the Rose Bowl.

The commissioners won’t even get into how they pick the teams until after they have presented a format to the presidential oversight committee.

“The whole topic of selection and who would get in is something that we’ve really parked for now,” Scott said. “We realize that’s going to require a whole lot more debate and study.”

Among those debates: Slive prefers the four top-ranked teams regardless of conferences in the playoffs. Scott likes the idea of taking the top four conference champions as a way of moving away from the subjectivity of polls that dominant the current BCS standings.

Much to be decided, but at least everybody is talking the same language: playoffs.

“I’ve always tried not to use the dreaded P-word,” Slive said.

“But now we’re all using it. So what the heck?”

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John Terry’s racism trial forces EPL to eliminate handshakes LONDON – The English Premier League has been forced to scrap team handshakes before Sunday’s match between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers due to John Terry’s pending racism trial.

The Chelsea captain is accused of hurling insults at QPR defender Anton Fer-

dinand, who is black, during their Premier League encounter in October.

The league wanted to retain the traditional prematch handshakes on Sunday and said in “all normal circumstances it must be observed.”

But the league said in a

statement on Thursday that “after discussions with both Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers about the potential and specific legal context in relation to John Terry and Anton Ferdinand the decision has been taken to suspend the handshake convention for Sunday’s match.”

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Jordan’s Bobcats poised to be worst NBA team in history CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely different meaning for him.

His Charlotte Bobcats face their 23rd consecutive loss and would finish the season with the worst winning percentage in NBA history (.106) if they don’t beat the New York Knicks on the final night of the shrunken season. And that would mean the man recognized globally as the greatest basketball player ever would be the not-so-proud owner of the worst NBA team ever.

A spectacular resume that includes six NBA championships and five league MVP awards would also include one very forgettable season for the record book.

It’s been 39 years since an NBA team finished with a worse winning percentage than the Bobcats. In a full season, the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers finished 9-73 (.110) in a full regular season.

In this lockout-shortened regular season, the Bobcats are a woeful 7-58 – and they are every bit as bad as the numbers indicate.

They’re last in league scoring and shooting percentage.

They’ve lost 21 games by 20 points or more. It’s hard to decide what’s worse, their offense or their defense.

Coach Paul Silas certainly would like to avoid the embarrassment of being known as the coach of the worst team ever.

“If we get a win it will be the best thing that has happened to us all season,” Silas said.

That may be tough since the Bobcats are everything Jordan wasn’t as a player – unproductive, uncompetitive and unwatchable.

Jordan told the Charlotte Observer on Wednesday that he knew this was going to be a trying year, but didn’t expect it would be this bad.

“But did we want to chase the most pingpong balls (in the May 30 draft lottery)? No way,” Jordan told the newspaper. “Ever since I’ve owned the team I think we’ve made some very positive moves on the business side. We had to make a difficult decision to turn over the talent. This year the talent we had didn’t respond, but that doesn’t cause me to turn my back on the plan.”

While Jordan is sticking to his plan, the Bobcats have been painful to watch.

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Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Bobcats and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

No one on the roster comes close to having Jordan’s charisma – not to mention his ability to dominate. They lack a face for the franchise, at least on the court.

And all that’s on Jordan.

His reputation as an executive continues to take hit after hit, just the way he used to make game-winning shot after shot.

Jordan’s questionable decision-making has landed the Hall of Famer at the center of a debate about which former star turned NBA executive has done the worst job.

Jordan spent a season-anda-half in Washington as team president and later as a parttime player. And while the Wizards were attractive at the box office, they were horrible as a team and owner Abe Pollin ultimately fired Jordan.

Jordan was criticized for trading Juwan Howard and Richard Hamilton, drafting Kwame Brown with the No. 1

overall pick and signing Larry Hughes to a big contract. He resurfaced as a minority owner with the Bobcats in 2006 and assumed control of basketball decisions under the watch of former team owner Bob Johnson.

Yet poor personnel decisions continued to plague him.

The Bobcats swung and missed on draft picks Adam Morrison and Alexis Ajinca.

They traded away a first-round pick to get Tyrus Thomas, who’s been a flop and is still owed $26 million over the next three seasons.

The Bobcats managed to reach the playoffs two years ago under Jordan – who became majority owner in March 2010 – but after being swept in four games by the Orlando Magic he decided to blow up the roster and start over.

The top six players from that team – Stephen Jackson (San Antonio), Gerald Wallace (New Jersey), Raymond Felton

(Portland), Boris Diaw (Sacramento), Nazr Mohammed (Oklahoma City) and Tyson Chandler (New York) – were either traded or waived.

“We were vying for that eighth and ninth spot and we looked at that and said, ‘How can we get to be one of those one, two, three or four teams?’”

Jordan said in December. “To do that, you have to grab assets and that’s what we did. We had to create flexibility.”

At the time, Jordan asked fans to be patient, knowing it would take time to reload, but even he couldn’t have imagined this big of a mess.

“I think this is not a wasted season because who knows how good we can be?” Jordan said before it started. “We’ve got some good pieces that can help us get to the playoffs. I’m not waiting until next year. I think we have a good quality basketball team this year.”

The won-loss column says otherwise.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, second from right, addresses the crowd during the NFL Play 60 Youth Football Festival in New York.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has made no decisions on where or when the 2013 Pro Bowl will be played.

ESPN reported Thursday that Commissioner Roger Goodell is “strongly considering” suspending the game for the upcoming season.

“No determination has been made yet about this season’s game,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told The Associated Press. “We have been in discussions with the union about the future of the Pro Bowl.”

Goodell expressed his dissatisfaction with the low quality of play in the AFC’s 59-41 win in Honolulu in January, a game that often resembled

touch football. Many players chosen for the game bow out, and if the Pro Bowl is held before the Super Bowl, as in the last three years, players from the conference champions don’t participate.

It still gets solid TV ratings – although viewership dropped 8.1 percent in January, the Pro Bowl still was the highestrated sports program of the weekend.

But it’s also costly, particularly when played in Hawaii.

And with so many defections – there were 20 replacements for non-participating players in 2012, including Pro Bowlers from the Giants and Patriots who were otherwise occupied

with the Super Bowl – is the game still considered something special by the players?

Newly elected NFLPA President Domonique Foxworth tweeted Thursday: “The Pro Bowl is an important tradition we are in talks with the league to improve and preserve the game for our players and fans” Hawaii started hosting the game in 1980 and it was held there annually until 2010, when it was moved to Miami and played the week before the Super Bowl there. Before moving it that year, the NFL expressed the need for a more modern stadium in Hawaii to host the Pro Bowl.

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EVANSDALE PROPERTIES Phone 304-598-9001

PLUS UTILITIES Copperfield

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2BR Near Ruby and 3 BR Downtown. Off street parking. Walking distance. Call 304-598-7465.

AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST 2012. 101 Mclane Ave. 1BR AC WD on premises. $650 utilities included + TV cable and parking space.

NO PETS. Call 304-599-3596 or 304-296-5581.

AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. 1-2 BR apartments South Park 304-296-5931 AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. 1-2BR apartments Pineview Dirve 304-296-5931

1 & 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartments Prices Starting at $495 Garages, W/D, Walk In Closets Sparkling Pool Minutes to Hospitals & Downtown

24 HR Maintenance/Security Bus Service NO PETS Bon Vista &The Villas

Valley View

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NEW SUNNYSIDE TOWNHOMES Jones Place 4 BR, 2.5 BA W/Covered Parking $625/person

Townhome Living Downtown 304-296-7400 scottpropertiesllc.com

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www.morgantownapartments.com CLEAN 1BR W/DEN, FIRST WARD, Standard Ave. WD, AC, Microwave. $550/month +deposit/utilities. No pets or smoking. 304-296-7534.

AVAILABLE MAY - Aug. 2012 Check out: www.smithrentalsllc.com

DOWNTOWN 1 BR $600 plus elec. & SUNNYSIDE. 2-3 Bedrooms $350/person plus utilities. 304-296-7400 scottpropertiesllc.com GREAT 3 BR APT. 4 blocks from campus.

W/D. AC. Off street parking. Most utilities paid. Call 304-241-4607. If no answer, call 304-282-0136.

LARGE 3 BR OR 1 BR near law school and both campuses. $1100/ $400 + utilities.

304-288-4481.

LARGE 3BR APTS. TOP OF HIGH ST. All utilities included. 304-292-7233.

LARGE, UNFURNISHED 3/BR apartment.

Close to campus/hospitals. Deck, appliances, WD hook-up, off-street parking. No pets. $850/mo+utilities. 304-594-2225 NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $590-$790+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking.

NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS

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

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

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

304-599-4407

1/BR 600 McKinley Avenue. Remodeled. $450+ W/D; 3/BR, 1½ bath, 340 Grant Avenue. $425/person, includes gas/ garbage.

304-879-5059 or 304-680-2011 2/BR. 1/BA. WD/DW, MICROWAVE, FULL BASEMENT. 5/MINUTE WALK downtown. $900/mo+utilities. Lease/deposit. Off-street parking. NO PETS.Available now 304-290-1332.

3BR. + ADD. ROOM, 2 FULL BATH. W/D. Minute walk to town. $900/MONTH. call 304-983-2529.

AVAILABLE 6/1 Walk to town. 3 BR. 2 story. 1 BA. Large Yard. W/D. Full basement. $950/month + utilities. Call 304-826-0322 AVAILABLE 6/1. Walk to town. 4 BR. 2 story. 1 BA. W/D. Basement. Yard. $1100/month+utilities. Call 304-826-0322.

1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent Houses For Rent

304-599-1880

3 BR 1 BATH Ridgeway Ave. Deck with yard $900mth plus utilities 304-296-1230

4 BR HOUSES walk to class. W/D. No Pets.

Available June 1,2012.

Lease./Deposit.

Max Rentals 304-291-8423.

D/W, W/D, Free Off Street Parking, 3 Min. Walk To Campus

Now Leasing 2012

* AVAILABLE MAY 2012 4 BR DUPLEX. 135-A Lorentz Avenue. Walk to Downtown Campus. W/D, Off-street parking. Utilities plus security deposit. Call 304-692-5845.

4 BR HOUSE FOR RENT 101 Jones Ave. W/D. Parking available. 304-677-6634.

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AFFORDABLE LUXURY

UNFURNISHED HOUSES

DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES Phone: 304-413-0900

Apartments , Houses, Townhouses

304-292-7990

150 WELLEN AVE. 1BR. W/D. Utilities included. $600/mo. lease and deposit. 304-290-6951 or 304-599-8303.

Phone: 304-413-0900

JEWELMANLLC.COM close to downtown, next to Arnold Hall. 3,4,5&6/BR houses. Excellent condition. A/C, W/D, parking and yard. Utilities included. No dogs. 12 month lease. 304-288-1572 or 296-8491

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5 BEDROOM HOUSE in South Park across from Walnut Street Bridge. W/D. call Nicole at 304-290-8972

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance & Enforcement Officer Off Street Parking

“The Largest & Finest Selection of Properties”

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JUST LISTED MUST SEE 3BR 2BA. Close to Arnold Hall on Willey Street.

W/D, D/W, Microwave. Parking.Sprinkler and security system. $485/person utilities included. No pets. 12 months lease.

304-288-9662/304-288-1572/304-282-813 1.

Efficiencies 2BR 3BR 4BR 5, 6, 7BR

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

Prices Starting at $605

www.perilliapartments.com No Pets

FURNISHED HOUSES

NOW LEASING FOR 2012

• JUNE, JULY, AUGUST LEASES • 2 BD Apartments • Convenient 8 Min. Walk to Lair • Nicely Furnished • Off-Street Lighted Parking • Laundry Facilities • Reliable Maintenance • Gas & Water Included • Fully Equipped Kitchens

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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

(304)322-1112 SPACIOUS 1BR APT. Available now! $535/month. 513 Clark Street. Parking. No pets. Call Dave at 304-376-7282 or 304-292-7272.

STAR CITY 2BR 1BTH. Large carpeted D/W, W/D, gas, AC. No pets/smoking. Off street parking. $575 plus util.

304-692-1821 THE SUITES AT WEST PARK UPSCALE STUDENT RENTALS. 2 BR 2 BA (one with steam shower one with Jacuzzi tub). Top of the line security system. Ample parking for yourself and visitors. Located close to both hospitals, stadium, shopping, health club, Evansdale campus, and WVU rec center. $575 per bedroom-utilities not included.

One year lease-May-May. Phone:304-598-2560 TWO FEMALE ROOMMATES. WANTED for very nice modern 3BR apt with quiet and serious student. Includes DW, AC, WD, 3 minute walk to Downtown campus, includes utilities and parking. Individual lease. $390/month 304-379-9851.

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS. Absolute luxury 3 and 4 bedroom town homes, clubhouse, pool, and exercise room. Call 304-225-7777 or email idlewoodllc@aol.com.

VERY SPACIOUS 2BR, 2 full bath with large closets. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, Hard wood flooring. Conveniently located close to the campus, stadium and hospital $840 + Electric, Sorry No Dogs. 304-692-9296 or 304-288-0387 WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN. 2BR, 1 1/2 BTH, Laundry Room, Parking Permit. 501 Beverly Ave. $800 plus util.

304-685-9300

AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. 2-3BR apartments lower High Street. 304-296-5931

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS WWW.PRETERENTAL.COM

FURNISHED HOUSES

AVAILABLE MAY 15TH 1,2,3 BR APT IN SOUTH PARK ON MARYLAND STREET. 5 minutes walk to town. Off street parking.

W/D. DW. Pets allowed. $380/month each.

304-319-2355

REDUCED RENT UNIQUE Apartments 1, 2, & 3 BR Close to main campus.

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

AVAILABLE MAY 2012 3BR/ 2 BA DUPLEX. 135-B Lorentz Avenue. Walk to Downtown Campus. W/D, Off-street parking. Utilities plus security deposit. Call 304-692-5845.

WANTED TO BUY BUYING NOW dvd’s, cd’s, record albums.

Small or large collections. 412-736-5164 ask for Alan

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT. 101 Jones Avenue. $400/month. Includes utilities. Call 304-677-6634.

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

Any make! Any model! Any condition!

282-2560

HELP WANTED BARTENDING UP TO $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Age 18 plus. Training available. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285 CLEANERS WANTED for the Morgantown area. Part time positions, day shift on Sat. and Sun. Must be able to pass background check and drug screening. Apply in person at Patton Building Services. 956 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV. Call 304-599-8711 for directions. Patton Building Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AVAILABLE NOW! 3/BR, 1 BTH, $350per bedroom/mth plus utilities. Near hospital.

Lease, deposit no pets 304-594-1501 or 304-216-1355

CONSTRUCTION/LABORER POSITION: Two Labor Positions available. Must be capable of repeatedly lifting 50lbs and 18yo to use powertools. $8hr/start/plus overtime.

Advancement opportunity. 412-312-0018

4 BEDROOM HOUSE

DANCERS WANTED AT BLUE PARROT!!

Come join our wonderful staff and make money while having fun. 304-241-5622.

Nice house w/large rooms & closets 1 min walk to campus 212 Quay Street (Accross from The Rusted Musket)

Off Street Parking Washer/Dryer

NO PETS

304-692-8879 LARGE 3 BEDROOM located in South Park. 209 Grand St. Two full baths, large bedrooms, three parking spaces, washer and dryer, A/C, $495 a person. All utilities are included. 304-288-3308 UNFURNISHED CONDO. $400 per month per bedroom. Swimming pool, all appliances, river view. Call for details (304)-222-2329 or (757)-724-0265 A.V.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 3/BR, 2/BA MOBILE home on three acres.

Available 5-1-12 Prefer grad students.

296-8801

ROOMMATES MUST SEE MALE/FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED close to Arnold hall excellent condition, W/D & parking. Individual lease. $395-$450 all utilities included.

304-288-1572 or 304-296-8491.

WANTED TO SUBLET SHORT TERM SUBLEASE AT GREAT RATE. Shared living space with one male.

Furnished with laundry facilities and off street parking. Utilities included. Available immediately through July 27. Call 412-554-0105.

HOUSES FOR SALE 3BR 1BA COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME with new appliances. Located 372 Crawford Ave Star City. $129,900.

304-288-4196 FOR SALE AND OPEN HOUSE. 1080 Willowdale Rd. Unit 6. Beautiful Town House, across from Niosh building. 5 minute walk to Med School, Dental School, and Stadium. 2 BR 21/2 BA. Large living room and kitchen, utility room, garage, and security system. Freshly painted, like new condition. Priced for quick sale. Open House, Sunday April 29, 1-4pm. Call 304-842-5642

DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED. Work your own schedule, good pay, easy work!

Call 304-914-6555 for more information.

LOOKING FOR HORTICULTURE STUDENT Who will be in Morgantown this summer.

Who has a passion for weeding, planting and designing flower beds.

Can offer 20 to 30 hours per week to care for flower beds at my house.

Ask for John

304 - 594 - 0494 LOOKING FOR TWO MOVERS with pickup truck to move student on Friday, May 4th. Please call James at 304-670-3937.

MARIOS FISHBOWL NOW HIRING COOKS and also PART TIME/FULL TIME POSITIONS for Summer only. Apply in person at 704 Richwood Ave. NOW HIRING MOTHER’S DAY STORE HELP AND DELIVERY DRIVERS at Edible Arrangements. Multiple shifts for store staff. Drivers paid per delivery. Apply in person at 869 Venture Dr. Suite 400 Morgantown.

SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED. Full and part time. Need to be available for summer and fall. Apply at The Shoe Story, Suburban Lanes Plaza.

THE LAKEHOUSE NOW HIRING for summer jobs. Busy lake front restaurant. Great summer atmosphere! Hiring bartenders, servers, cooks, hosts, and dishwashers.

Apply in person Tuesday-Saturday.

304-594-0088.

THE UPS STORE IS NOW HIRING Full-time Sales /Customer Service Associate. Apply in person, 364 Patteson Drive.

No phone calls please.

LOST & FOUND LOST MALE GOLDEN RETRIEVER PARTIALLY BLIND! REWARD. Responds to Laker. Last seen on Point Marion Rd. 863-412-2049 or 304-657-9932.

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