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WVU bans frat in hazing scandal

By Carlee Lammers City Editor

The West Virginia University chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity has been indefinitely suspended from campus.

The fraternity, which had already been placed on temporary suspension by the University and the national organization, has been suspended following an investigation into an alleged hazing incident by its members

in October, according to Director of Student Organization Services Ron Justice.

“The incident came to us through a complaint. We immediately, as a result, had our staff interview a number of students and took information from a number of people. It was concluded, in working in conjunction with out national office and local alumni, that it was an incident that fits the description of hazing under our code,” he said.

City Council examines parking issues by madison fleck staff writer

It is no secret that parking is a huge issue in the Morgantown area. Tuesday evening, the Morgantown City Council held a meeting to address parking issues in town.

The meeting was the Committee of the Whole, which provides an opportunity for the council to receive information, ask questions and identify policy options in an informal setting.

Presenters from the Greater Morgantown Monongalia Planning Organization visited the council meeting to deliver a presentation about the status of parking in Morgantown.

According to the presentation, there are 62 streets of concern in Morgantown because of problematic quality, size or parking. At the meeting, the city council looked at the top 20.

One of the presenters pointed out differences in perspectives that can cause problems with creating parking legislation. “[People] aren’t concerned with whether or not a fire truck can get onto the street,” she said. “We have a wide variety of opinions,

Justice said the incident of hazing did involve alcohol, and the fraternity received an alcohol violation in conjunction with the hazing violation.

“Alcohol was involved,” he said. “It was a group activity where the majority of the associate members were present. Again, it was unsanctioned. It was not part of their educational process. It certainly deviated from the expectations and the mission of the national

office and also of WVU.” Justice said the WVU suspension is for an indefinite period of time, and officials worked in conjunction with the Phi Gamma Delta National Office, Phi Gamma Delta Housing Board Members and the Phi Gamma Delta Alumni Advisory Board in defining the appropriate sanctions for the incident.

The official charter suspension is expected in January when the national or-

ganization meets.

Bill Martin, representative of the Phi Delta Gamma International Fraternity, said the national chapter would not disclose information about the hazing incident but fully supports the University’s decision to suspend its chapter.

“The Phi Gamma Delta International Fraternity supports the University’s action. We have valued the opportunity to cooperate with the University in this

staff writer

Mental hospitals are usually associated with horror movies, tragic stories and ghost tales, but on Thursday, West Virginia University will host an alternative view of state mental hospitals in a lecture by photographer Christopher Payne.

Payne will present “Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals,” at 6:00 p.m. at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, W.Va. “This is part of a larger project that explores the history of mental healthcare in West Virginia,” said Melissa Bingmann, Assistant Professor of History at WVU. “What we are doing is developing an exhibition in one of the rooms in the building that will be on mental health care and post-World War II health care.”

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, formerly known as the Weston State Hospital, was a psychiatric hospital that operated from 1864 until 1994. Designed

by Dr. Thomas Kirkbride,

which makes it difficult to come up with a solution.”

The research was thorough, and they gave a count of the number of houses on that street and the number of homes with on-street parking. The Morgantown city council had some ideas regarding how to fix this problem.

“One thing that I really think is a good idea is to make some streets one way,” said fourth ward city council member Jennifer Selin.

There was some debate about this suggestion, and other city council members pointed out that the proposed solution would only work for a few streets in the city.

Another issue was the demand for parking in the area.

“What is generating the demand?” said sixth ward city council member Bill Byrne. “Is it the amount of people living in the area? Or is it visitors and commuters?”

The presenters of the issue felt that the parking situation is only worsening in the Morgantown area, especially with the number of home football and basketball games and caliber of the performances

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Members of the West Virginia University Hip-Hop Dance Club strike a pose just after performing to “Ice, Ice, Baby” during a flash-mob in the Mountainlair.

WVU Hip Hop club searches for spotlight, lifelong memories on campus

By Carlee Lammers City Editor

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the architectural space was believed to positively impact patient treatment. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.

The lecture event is sponsored by the WVU Department of History and a grant from the WV Humanities Council.

Bingmann said they are also doing a series of outdoor signs for people who are not going inside the building, so they can really learn more about the history of the property.

“Students from the Public History Program and Graphic Design and Art Program are working on this project and have helped put together the exhibit,” Bingmann said.

“Also, we have asked Christopher Payne to consult with us about some of the graphic design and artistry of how we want to do the exhibit and the graphic design for the outdoor exhibit.”

Bingmann said Payne will provide a photographer’s perspective

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HAZING A TRAIL

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Another year, another hazing scandal.

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

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STEP IN THE BRIGHT DIRECTION

Photographer to visit Weston Asylum for lecture by ashley tennant

process,” he said.

In 2010, the fraternity was found guilty and suspended for an incident of hazing.

WVU police found 10 pledges lined up and blindfolded inside the house.

They were covered with food and other unidentifiable substances when found.

University officials said it is important to note that WVU holds education

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A male member of the West Virginia University Hip Hop Dance Club performs a break dance to “Ice, Ice, Baby” during a flash-mob in the Mountainlair.

For Jessica Burtner there’s no greater feeling than stepping out onto the stage and pursuing her passion.

Burtner, a senior exercise physiology student at West Virginia University, has been taking dance lessons since she was 8 years old.

“I was very involved with a lot of different activities growing up, but I always migrated toward dancing,” she said. “It’s a great way to express yourself.”

During her time at WVU, Burtner said she met other students who held similar interests but were struggling to find an opportunity to pursue them.

Thus, the WVU Hip-Hop club was born.

“I love to perform. I know that there are so many other guys and girls (who) also love to perform, so I knew that making a club for hip-hop would attract a lot of people,” she said. “I think this school doesn’t and hasn’t had anything like a hip-hop club, so I think it’s a great source of entertainment for our peers. I think it’s a great outlet for us as well; I think we all have a lot of fun.”

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New app lessens urgent care wait time By kaity Wilson Staff Writer

A shorter wait time at West Virginia University Urgent Care is now just a download away with the launch of the clinic’s new smartphone app.

The app, which is available for Android and iPhone users, allows patients to check current wait times, store important health info and learn more about the complete range of medical treatments available for minor illnesses and injuries at WVU Urgent Care.

“Providing an updated,

approximate wait time helps to set expectations for our patients,” said Jennifer Trippett, public relations specialist for the WVU Department of Emergency Medicine.

“It’s inconvenient enough to have a minor illness or injury to manage, so taking the guesswork out of how long they may have to wait alleviates some of that stress.”

The app also includes GPS navigation to locate the clinic and allows patients to submit feedback regarding their visit.

“At WVU Urgent Care, our patients come first.

We try to reach out to

the community through events such as health and wellness fairs and social networking such as Facebook,” said Carmen Burrell, Director of WVU Urgent Care.

“The development of a personalized app available on Android and iPhone is the next step in improving patient satisfaction.”

Tippet said it is their hope that over time, regular users of the app will aim to visit the clinic at times when it is less busy, helping to level out the patient flow and reduce wait times.

The app not only in-

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cludes an overview of the services available at WVU Urgent Care but also links to information on WVU Healthcare, including the provider directory and other helpful resources, such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Red Cross.

Another convenience is the “My Data” function, which allows users to store their own important health info, such as physician contacts, allergies, prescriptions and insurance numbers, as well as trackable weight and blood pressure records.

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Wednesday November 28, 2012

A big disconnect as ‘fiscal cliff’ clock ticks on

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President Barack Obama speaks about the Thanksgiving holiday in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ newfound willingness to consider tax increases to avert the “fiscal cliff� comes with a significant caveat: larger cuts than Democrats seem willing to consider to benefit programs like Medicare, Medicaid and the president’s health care overhaul.

The disconnect on benefit programs, coupled with an impasse between Republicans and the White House over raising tax rates on upper-bracket earners, paints a bleak picture as the clock ticks toward a year-end fiscal debacle of automatic spending increases and harsh cuts to the Pentagon and domestic programs.

Democrats emboldened by the election are moving

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Continued from page 1 coming to the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center.

The issue is being reviewed by the council and will be addressed at a later

SCANDAL

Continued from page 1 sessions with fraternities and sororities each semester on the dangers of hazing.

This chapter had completed the required session.

Martin said while the chapter has been suspended indefinitely, he believes there is a possibility it could be reinstated in the

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Continued from page 1 in his lecture. “He’s a photographer, so he will be talking about many of the buildings that he’s gone to and photographed. His specialty is abandoned buildings – huge state hospitals and other kinds of state buildings that are no longer in use. So, he goes in and does this wonderful artistic photography,� she said.

Payne’s book, “Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospi-

in the opposite direction from the GOP on curbing spending, refusing to look at cuts that were on the bargaining table just last year.

Those include any changes to Social Security, even though President Barack Obama was willing back then to consider cuts in future benefits through lower cost-of-living increases.

Obama also considered raising the eligibility age for Medicare, an idea that most Democrats oppose. “I haven’t seen any suggestions on what they’re going to do on spending,� a frustrated Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said Tuesday. “There’s a certain cockiness that I’ve seen that is really astounding to me since we’re basically in the same

position we were before.�

Well, says Obama’s most powerful ally on Capitol Hill, the Democrats are willing to tackle spending on entitlement programs if Republicans agree to raise income tax rates on the wealthiest Americans – a nonstarter with Republicans still in control of the House. “We hope that they can agree to the tax revenue that we’re talking about, and that is rate increases, and as the president’s said on a number of occasions, we’ll be happy to deal with entitlements,� Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Tuesday.

But Reid speaks only in the most general terms, wary of publicly embracing

date.

Also on the meeting’s agenda was the Ward and Boundary Commission and a bike plan update.

As for the ward commission, it discussed the outcome of the turnout in the districts and wards. The council decided to examine

if some wards need to be resized to maintain equality.

Continued from page 1 For more information on the Morgantown City Council, visit www.morganDancers in the hip-hop townwv.gov/government/ club meet one to two times citycouncil. per week for rehearsals and have performed at various danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu events in the WVU community. In the future, members of the club hope to perform during halftime shows of until the end of the semes- WVU sporting events. ter to find other housing opBurtner said the club tions. WVU officials will as- hopes to travel to various competitions, including the sist them in those efforts. “I think the message is National Dance Alliance that WVU is not going to and competition in Florida this we don’t tolerate this type of spring, even in its first year. behavior, and we take it very “This is the very first year,� seriously,� Justice said. “So, Burtner said. “I almost feel when the complaint came like we can’t get a spot until in, we did do a very thor- we prove ourselves. ough investigation.�

Vice President of the WVU Hip-Hop Club Lauren Carter carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu said the club has not only allowed her to pursue an activity she loves but it has also “It’s just a different way given her the opportunity to of looking and thinking learn about herself. “I love absolutely everyabout historic buildings and especially (so) if you’re thing about dancing. My dedsomeone interested in pho- ication to dance has helped tography because Christo- me in other aspects of my pher Payne is a well-known life as well. Learning to be photographer,� Bingmann committed to dance makes said. me learn the value of hard For more information work and helps me be a betabout “Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals,� contact Melissa Bingmann at melissa.

Continued from page 1 bingmann@mail.wvu.edu, or visit Christopher Payne’s “It’s important that website at www.chrispaynephoto.com. users understand this app is provided for danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as a substitute for medical advice,� said Tippet.

future. “I believe the suspension was an indefinite suspension as opposed to permanent,� he said. “So, as I understand it, at least they’ve opened the option that the chapter might be opened sometime in the future.�

Chapter members living in the Belmar Avenue residence have been given notice by the Phi Gamma Delta alumni board that they have tals,� is the result of a sixyear exploration of America’s largely abandoned state mental institutions. Trained as an architect, Payne is a graduate of Columbia University and earned his masters degree at the University of Pennsylvania. “The event is open to the public, and it’s free. They will actually open one level of the building at 5 p.m. if people want to see it, but everyone needs to know that it’s not heated,� Bingmann said.

Bingmann advised all attendees to dress warmly. All are invited to attend.

specific ideas like boosting Medicare premiums or raising the program’s eligibility age.

At the White House, Obama met with a group of small business owners.

Participants described the hour-long meeting as a listening session for Obama, with the business owners urging him to reach an agreement. “They had one message for the president, which is they need certainty. Please get this deal done as soon as possible. They very much want consumers out there knowing that they’re going to have money in their pockets to spend. That’s why it’s so important to pass the extension of the tax cuts for 98 percent of consumers,

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97 percent of all small businesses,� said Small Business Administration head Karen Mills.

Obama planned to meet Wednesday with more than a dozen leaders from large corporations, including Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs, Marissa Mayer of Yahoo!, Brian Roberts of Comcast and Arne Sorenson of Marriott.

Obama hits the road on Friday, visiting a Pennsylvania toy factory and broadcasting his case to extend current tax rates for all but those families making more than $250,000 a year.

Private White House negotiations with top aides to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and others are cloaked in secrecy, with

no evidence of headway. “There’s been little progress with the Republicans, which is a disappointment to me,� Reid, a key negotiator, told reporters on Tuesday. “They talked some happy talk about doing revenues, but we only have a couple weeks to get something done. So we have to get away from the happy talk and start talking about specific things.�

Republicans say it’s Obama and his Democratic allies on Capitol Hill who are holding back, and they point to a balance of power in official Washington that is little changed by the president’s re-election. Republicans still control the House, despite losing seats in the election.

ter student in my academics,� she said. “Dance is a way of life, and if I go a day without dancing, I feel off; that’s how I know I was meant to dance.

It’s great for staying healthy and is a lot of fun.�

Carter said she has dedicated her time to spreading the word about the club. “There are always going to be people who doubt you and what you can do, but it’s those people who make me work harder and dedicate more of my time to being the best dancer I can be and show them I will succeed as a dancer,� she said. “I would like to tell WVU students to ‘look out!’ WVU Hip-Hop Team is coming in fast and strong. It’s a new and exciting group, and I truly believe people are going to love us.�

Despite these challenges, members of the WVU HipHop Club said the club has given them the opportunity to give back to WVU and engage the University through their passion – dance. “The thing I enjoy most about being a member of the hip-hop team is that I get to contribute something to WVU, a school that I love so much. I am proud to be in-

volved with my University,� said junior public relations student Amy Poague. “Being a member of this team has made me appreciate all the hard work our sports players do as Mountaineers. I have met some great friends on the team. I look forward to the times I will spend with my team and for all of the performances and entertainment we can bring to WVU.�

Carter said that while the experiences the club has provided her have been beneficial, it’s the friendships and memories she’s built that will last a lifetime. “Being a part of this team has led me to meet some amazing individuals. As a dance minor, I spend a lot of my time with people who love dance, but if it weren’t for this team, I would have never known how many people love hip-hop just as much as I do,� she said.

The WVU Hip-Hop Club has hosted various fundraising events and hopes to continue throughout the school year, Burtner said.

Auditions for the club are held during the fall semester.

“We always recommend that they consult with a true health care professional when making any medical decision and that all patients establish a primary care provider.�

Android users can download the app through the Google Play store and iPhone users can download it through

iTunes.

WVU Urgent Care has been located behind Applebee’s on Van Voorhis Road since 2007; however, plans are currently underway to relocate the clinic to a larger building in the Suncrest Towne Centre.

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To express solidarity with those in poverty and raise donations, members from West Virginia University’s Young Life College chapter will be participating in the Nuru Water Walk today at 2:30 p.m. in front of the Mountainlair.

More than twenty people will walk to the Monongalia river, fill fivegallon buckets with riverwater and will return to the Mountainlair carrying the buckets on their heads.

The act of solidarity is partnered with an initiative

by YLC to raise donations for Nuru International, an organization seeking to end extreme poverty and

inspire developed countries to confront the crisis.

Nuru International was started by a West Virginia native.

YLC will be selling Nuru T-shirts and bracelets from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with all proceeds going toward the donation goal of $4,078.

Once YLC has collected the money, they will donate the amount to aid in Nuru’s efforts in Kuria District, Kenya.

To learn more about their campaign, visit facebook .com/ YoungLifeCollegeWVU. –bab

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UNDERGROUND SOUND

‘WOW’ Mouse on mars

‘Basal Ganglia’ Mestis

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Mouse on Mars has always been a difficult duo to identify.

German members Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma have never chosen a specific route or sound, and for that, the group is incredibly hard to classify by today’s rigorous and oftentimes inflexible genre standards.

Since 1993, the two musicians have performed and recorded electronic music with analog synthesizers, modulated recordings and altered live instruments.

Compounding this, their musical persona is constantly changing.

Throughout the years, they’ve traveled from chillout minimalism to freak-out maximalism.

While it is clear one can never know what to expect from the group, in more recent years it feels as if they have gone as far as they wish in each direction, so they’re attempting to complete the circle and convolve the two ends of the spectrum.

“WOW” is their second release this year, and it was recorded in only a matter of a few weeks.

The album is short with an uncertain progression, but it succeeds as a messy medley of digital imagination. “WOW” is exactly as the title implies – mind blowing.

One minute you’re concerned your stereo might be having a seizure, and the next you’re relaxed and rocking back and forth to quirky grooves.

However unconventional, “WOW” is the closest Mouse on Mars has approached the genre of clubaffiliated bass music.

Even if most songs sound more thought-provoking than dancy, there are definitely tracks you might hear at a club during a night on the town.

If you like challenging electronic music, there is a lot to find in Mouse on Mars’ repertoire. The deeper you delve into their discography, the more you will say, “WOW.”

Fire up the Super Nintendo and power the synthesizers.

Providence, R.I., duo Math the Band has resurfaced with power to electrify sound waves on their latest spastic effort, “Get Real.”

In this release, the group effortlessly crosses experimental, dance and punk boundaries.

As a result, to define the fast and powerful 16-track compilation as “fun” would be a massive understatement.

Kevin Steinhauser and Justine Mainville meticulously craft their caffeine-fueled sound by utilizing an orchestral bed of antique and handmade synthesizers, drum machines, guitars, broken drums kits and, of course, an 8-bit video game system.

With the party mentality and vocal velocity of Andrew W.K., the high energy follow-up to their 2009 release, “Don’t Worry,” maintains its no-care punk attitude with a hint of heightened lyrical ambition and tighter instrumental work.

Additionally, each track from the album will feature its own music video, available on the band’s website, that will reflect the hyperactive vibe of the duo’s personalities.

In this way, Math the Band is able to provide their audience with some depth and insight into their seemingly erratic and unstructured stylings.

The couple has performed many featured songs during recent live shows alongside acts such as Andrew W.K. and MC Lars, including the standout track “Four to Six,” which exudes a disposition equal parts cheerful and vociferous.

Travelling by van nationwide, Math the Band continues their “Get Real” tour through the end of January on what promises to be a can’t-miss performance. Fill up on coffee and get the sugar ready – this is a rush everyone can enjoy.

—caz

—eam

««««« The world of progressive metal welcomed a worthy addition to its extensive library yesterday with Mestis’ debut release, “Basal Ganglia,” via Sumerian Records.

Mestis is the brainchild of guitar virtuoso Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders, T.R.A.M), and “Basal Ganglia” serves as one hell of a first impression for the group’s major-label debut.

For fans of Animals as Leaders or T.R.A.M., the sound of this album will be quite familiar. When one thinks of eight-string guitars and the genre of progressive metal as a whole, the tendency is to think “djent” and heavy, percussive passages of distorted guitars and screamed vocals.

“Basal Ganglia,” however, diverges from this beaten path and instead focuses on melody, musical technicality and originality. The album features as much clean guitar as it does dirty guitar work, and the distorted passages are often highlighted by the trombone work of David Stout (Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson). This manages to keep the album wholly unique and refreshing from start to finish.

That said, the album contains only five tracks for a measly 17 minutes of enjoyment. With an iTunes price set at $7.99, this is a rip-off in my eyes.

Secondly, while the album is unique with regards to the current progressive metal landscape, Reyes does not offer anything on this album that we have not already heard in his previous work with Animals as Leaders and T.R.A.M. Yes, it is incredible, but it only manages to support a ridiculously high bar; it does not raise it.

Despite these flaws, “Basal Ganglia” is a succinct display of the incredible talent to be found in the world of metal. Reyes and company have produced some killer tunes here, and if you consider yourself a music fan at all (why else would you be reading this?), I highly recommend a listen to the album in the near future.

—hah

‘Get Real’ Math the Band

‘Moonrise,’ ‘Silver Linings’ lead Spirit Awards

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From left, Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman and Jason Schwartzman are shown in a scene from ‘Moonrise Kingdom.’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The oddball romances “Moonrise Kingdom” and “Silver Linings Playbook” picked up five nominations each Tuesday to lead the Spirit Awards honoring independent film.

Both films are competing for the best-picture prize at the Spirit Awards, one of Hollywood’s first big announcements on the long road to the Oscars.

Also competing for best picture are the father-daughter tale “Beasts of the Southern Wild”; the black comedy “Bernie”; and the gay drama “Keep the Lights On.” “Silver Linings Playbook,” a comic drama centered on a man just released from a mental hospital and a troubled young widow, earned lead-acting nominations for Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. “Moonrise Kingdom,” a first-love story between a precocious boy and girl who run away together, received a supporting-actor nomination for Bruce Willis.

The films each have directing and screenplay slots for “Moonrise Kingdom” filmmaker Wes Anderson, who co-wrote the script with Roman Coppola, and “Silver Linings Playbook” filmmaker David O. Russell. “Moonrise Kingdom” also was nominated for cinematography.

Matthew McConaughey received two nominations, for best actor in “Killer Joe” and supporting actor in “Magic Mike.” Past Academy Award winner Helen Hunt has a supporting-ac-

tress nomination for “The Sessions.” Child star Quvenzhane Wallis, who had never acted before, has a best-actress nomination for “Beasts of the Southern Wild.”

Among other acting nominees are Jack Black (best actor for “Bernie”); John Hawkes (best actor for “The Sessions”); Rosemarie DeWitt (supporting actress for “Your Sister’s Sister”); Michael Pena (supporting actor for “End of Watch”); Sam Rockwell (supporting actor for “Seven Psychopaths”); and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (best actress for “Smashed”).

Joining Anderson and Russell in the directing category are Julia Loktev for “The Loneliest Planet,” Ira Sachs for “Keep the Lights On” and Benh Zeitlin for “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” which won the top prize at last January’s Sundance Film Festival.

Though the Spirit Awards honor lower-budgeted film outside the Hollywood mainstream, the nominations often overlap heavily with Oscar contenders. Last season’s big Oscar winner, “The Artist,” also won the top prize at the Spirit Awards, while films such as “The Descendants,” “Beginners” and “My Week with Marilyn” had wins or nominations at both shows.

The overlap may be lighter this season, with big-budget studio films such as “Les Miserables,” “Lincoln” and “Argo” shaping as early favorites to dominate the Oscars,

whose nominations come out Jan. 10.

But “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “The Sessions” and other smaller films have solid prospects in some Oscar categories.

Presented by the cinema group Film Independent, the Spirit Awards will be handed out at an afternoon

ceremony along the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., on Feb. 23, the day before the Oscars.

The Spirit Awards show will air that night on IFC. Nominees are chosen by panels of film professionals, which gauge contenders on such criteria as uniqueness of vision; original, provocative subject matter; how economically they were produced; and percentage of

financing from independent, non-Hollywood sources. Eligible films typically range from tiny-budgeted movies shot for $500,000 or less to productions that cost as

much as $20 million.

Members of Film Independent, who include filmmakers and movie fans, are eligible to vote on the winners.

OPINION Time for WVU to take on hazing 4

Wednesday November 28, 2012

Tuesday, West Virginia University announced that the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity has been banned from WVU after an alleged hazing incident was brought to the attention of University administrators.

Members of the fraternity currently residing in the Phi Gamma Delta house located on Belmar Avenue will be required to move out by the end of the semester. According to Ron Justice, the Director of Student Organization Services, the incident involved a

group of frat members and alcohol.

Although the University has banned the fraternity from campus, more needs to be done to ensure those irresponsible enough to engage in this criminal behavior are held accountable for their actions. Once the individuals responsible for this particular incident are revealed, they should face a severe punishment. But these reactive measures are not enough.

Even though hazing incidents are scarcely docu-

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mented, this doesn’t mean they aren’t happening.

Considering the secretive culture that encompasses Greek life, it is hardly surprising most of these incidents are covered up, largely due to fears of retribution against those who dare to speak out. This fact underscores the need for an outside entity to intervene and shed light on these abuses. Thus, WVU should launch an investigation of its own across all on-campus Greek organizations, publicize the

findings and sternly punish those organizations that are found to engage in hazing.

This practice, which affects colleges across the country and has resulted in dozens of deaths. Moreover, according to a University of Maine study, 95 percent of cases in which college students believe they are being hazed, they do not report it to the authorities. In the same study, 40 percent of college students said hazing was taking place on their campus.

More than one-fifth of students said they had personally witnessed hazing.

This problem is a very serious one, and the lives and well-being of many college students depends on it.

Furthermore, this problem exists, whether or not the University acknowledges it.

The sooner the WVU officials come to grips with reality and devote their energy to dealing with this problem, the better off WVU students will be.

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Tax hikes necessary for fiscal cliff compromise christopher nyden columnist

Earlier this month, a group of millionaires traveled to our nation’s capital to lobby Congressmen to raise taxes on the wealthy. The Patriotic Millionaires for Fiscal Strength, a group founded in 2010, has a stated goal of letting the Bush tax cuts expire for those making more than $1 million.

For two years, the main sticking point when it comes to deficit reduction has been tax hikes. In 2010, after a long battle, President Obama caved to Congressional Republicans and extended the Bush tax cuts for two years. Today, Obama has the upper hand after a convincing re-election and additional Democratic seats in the Senate and House.

Basic economics tells us

that any type of tax or tax increase reduces the incentive for work. Any economist will agree with that. The problem is that there is very little agreement on the extent to which tax increases affect motivation and human behavior along with how they impact the economy as a whole.

Fortunately, we have data with which to study what past tax increases have done for the economy.

In 1982, amidst a very long recession, President Reagan was convinced that the budget deficit was so severe that a tax increase to reduce the deficit would be good for the economy. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Richard Lesher wrote at the time that the proposed tax hikes would “curb the economic recovery everyone wants.” Lesher predicted less investment, a decrease in stock prices and higher prices for many goods and services. Two

years later, inflation had stayed the same, and unemployment decreased by 3.5 percent. The Dow Jones rose by 35 percent in 1983 alone.

Famed economist Arthur Laffer predicted much of the same decline. After President Clinton passed a bill increasing taxes on the top earners in the country, Laffer said, “Clinton’s tax bill will do about as much damage to the U.S. economy as could feasibly be done in the current political environment.” What followed was the longest period of sustained economic growth in United States history.

Despite this evidence, this rationale continued into the 2000s. In the early 2000s, Democrats and Republicans alike supported more tax cuts. The result was acrossthe-board tax cuts and a reduction in the top income tax bracket from 39.6 percent to 35 percent. These cuts were expected to boost growth, and the conserva-

tive Heritage Foundation expected the national debt to be eliminated by 2011.

Heritage could not have predicted the two wars, but its predictions were not close.

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, since the Bush tax cuts were passed in 2001, they have added a total of $3.35 trillion to budget deficits.

These warnings that the sky will fall at the sight of a tax increase have been proven false time and time again.

They have still found their way into the conversation in 2012, and they should be ignored.

Now, economists and many business leaders were not completely wrong.

Reagan’s economy was boosted by monetary policy of the Federal Reserve, and Clinton greatly benefited from the dot-com boom. Some employers had to lay off more workers. Some wealthy Americans did not work as many

hours. But these leaders completely overstated the effects of the tax increases.

They did not realize that increases in marginal tax rates very rarely discourage the wealthy from working. The supporters of the Bush tax cuts did not understand basic accounting, that government spending necessarily must go down if revenues are going down. As Nobel laureate Milton Friedman once said, “To spend is to tax.”

Obama’s proposed tax hikes will eliminate some jobs. Some employers will not hire more workers, fearing their future profits will take a hit. This is a valid point, just as it is to say that cuts to any federal department will reduce jobs. Entitlement reform will undoubtedly reduce the payments of some senior citizens and cause them to spend less. Any amount of deficit reduction during a prolonged recession is go-

ing to reduce demand and consequently, the number of jobs.

Deficit reduction is not the politically popular thing to do. For too long now, the country has racked up enormous deficits because it has been unpopular to balance the budget. But sometimes, it is necessary to leave politics behind to do what is right for the country. Sometimes, people have to sacrifice what is near and dear to them to find a solution.

Almost 250 years ago, our Founding Fathers affirmed our independence, saying, “We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” These millionaires who lobbied Congress this week are most certainly patriots, but they could not solve our problems simply by contributing their own fortunes. The American people spoke loud and clear on Election Day. Now, all eyes are on Congress.

Americans must end addiction to bottled water samantha kenny american university

Banning the sale of bottled water on campus might seem like an odd way to take a stand against social injustice, but few people fully understand exactly what they are sipping from their disposable plastic bottles. The issues associated with bottled water and the privatization of water in general far exceed those of roadside litter and landfills.

The environmental issues surrounding bottled water are nothing new.

Plastic bottles are made

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from a byproduct of refining oil and, when accompanied with the gasoline used to transport the bottles from one place to another, give bottled water a huge carbon footprint.

Also, only 10 percent of plastic bottles are recycled, sending the rest to landfills, incinerators and waterways, according to Food & Water Watch.

One issue students may find particularly hard to swallow is the effect that water privatization has on human rights in our global community. Buying bottled water supports international companies who have succeeded in privatizing all municipal water in third world coun-

tries. The privatization of Bolivian water has led to a doubling of water prices.

Many Bolivians cannot afford the price increase and there have been mass riots across the nation.

In addition to hurting the global water system, buying bottled water supports unjust efforts right here at home. Several towns in our country have had their municipal water sources claimed and bottled by big companies like Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Even during times of drought, these Americans are forced to buy what used to be a free resource.

Even as they grow thirsty, the companies continue to bottle.

In a survey administered to the American U. community in October 2012, one student posed the argument that purchasing bottled water is everyone’s right. In response, students declared our freedoms only extend until they infringe on the rights of others. Everyone has a right to clean, safe drinking water.

This freedom should not be sacrificed for our luxury of drinking from disposable bottles while our sinks are filled with safer, cleaner water.

The most common misconception about bottled water is its superiority to tap water. D.C. tap water is checked for bacteria several times a day and has a

water quality report available online. Nationally, tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act and is held to higher standards for safety than bottled water, which is regulated as a food product by the Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, the FDA gives the responsibility for safety checks directly to the bottled water companies, who are never legally required to release this information.

Also, plastic water bottles contain PETs, a chemical that is linked with cancer and reproductive issues. PETs begin to leak from the bottle and into

the water instantly. The chemicals leak into the water increasingly due to the duration and temperature at which the bottle is kept. Ironic that the labels wrapped around those bottles read “pure,” “clean,” and “natural.”

The Take Back the Tap campus group is working to ban the sale of bottled water on the AU campus.

Our goal is to have the administration agree to a campus-wide ban of bottled water sales. Bottled water will be available off campus and all other bottled beverages will continue to be available for purchase on campus.

Water is life, and life shouldn’t be privatized.

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you often will switch from one outlook to the next. You even might feel like a human seesaw of sorts. For some of you, a person in your inner circle could try to reflect the opposite opinion of what you choose. Instead of using black-and-white thinking, try to see that both viewpoints could work, and strive to find some middle ground. If you are single, you could meet someone significant to your life history, but you could have difficulty with the differences between you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH The unexpected occurs, like it or not. You might feel as if you can’t make a situation conform to your expectations -- or anyone else’s, for that matter. Stop attempting to handle this issue, and just let it flow naturally. Tonight: Make calls before deciding.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH If ever there was a time not to make a money commitment, it is today.

Use care, even when counting your change. If you feel as though you are fiscally careless in some area, decide to change that pattern -- if not immediately, then in the very near future. Tonight: A lucky turn of events.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You could be overwhelmed by everything that is happening right now; however, know that you might be the linchpin in this case. Though at first you might not be able to get a grasp on the situation, you will, and faster than you think. Tonight: Enjoy the roller-coaster ride.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHH Full Moons greatly affect you, as your

planetary ruler is the Moon. This particular Full Moon is an eclipse, which promises changes in the next few months with a child or a relationship.

The outcome could be very good. Go with the flow, and take it easy. Tonight: Listen well.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH Something that you want might fall into your lap in a most secretive manner ... perhaps not today, but in the near future. A friend could complicate your life. It is up to you whether you will make a fuss about it or just let it go.

Remain focused on a different matter in the meantime. Tonight: Celebrate.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH Decide to loosen up rather than fight city hall. A boss could be demanding, which might cause a conflict for you with someone who has other plans. At the moment, you are seeing the situation as black and white.

Try to find a way in which both demands can be met. Tonight: A must appearance.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHHH The unexpected marks a situation.

You might be trying to hold on to something that really isn’t doable at the moment. Let it go. News from a distance might impress you, or at least make you smile. Know that you are heading in the right direction. Tonight: Act on an idea.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH You could be seeing a lot of backand-forth in several of your more substantial friendships. Know that there is very little you can do to change this. Remain true to yourself, yet be willing to discuss a financial matter with a key person. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Blue toon 6 Stats at Anaheim’s “Big A” 10 Thyme rackmate 14 Garbage can insert 15 Vane point 16 Supermodel Heidi who inspired a 2009 Barbie doll 17 Wonderland wanderer 18 Arctic obstacle 19 Words before a conclusion 20 *Darth Vader, e.g.

23 Educ. support org.

24 Place to see long lines, briefly 25 Copier tray abbr.

28 *City near Sacramento 33 Luciano’s love 35 Common bill 36 Never, in Munich 37 Workplace in many crime shows 38 *Weekly newspaper with three Pulitzers 42 It’s ground in a Southern side dish 43 Desperate letters 44 __ Aviv 45 Calvin of couture 46 *Bottom-feeding fish 49 Weird 50 Developer of the one-named “Jeopardy!” contestant Watson 52 “You don’t say!”

53 Horror video game/film franchise, and a literal feature of the answers to the starred clues 59 Composer Bart—k 62 Privy to 63 Pizzeria order 64 Folk singer associated with Dylan 65 As is proper 66 Chromosome components 67 Student’s surprise 68 This, in Havana 69 Bouquets DOWN 1 Sound of an angry exit 2 Actor O’Shea 3 Deg. issuer 4 Rachael Ray offering 5 Motel come-on 6 Mtge. payment-lowering option 7 Musket projectile 8 Lover of Tristan 9 Mirror obscurer

10 Shallot covering 11 TV E.T. 12 Mercury Seven astronaut Grissom 13 Mopey music genre 21 For naught 22 Joint tsar with Peter I 25 Nabokov nymphet 26 Actress Gold of “Growing Pains” 27 Rejects authority 28 “Orange, Red, Yellow” painter Mark 29 In phone limbo 30 Came off as 31 Hip-hop’s __ Kim 32 Car shopper’s option 34 1972 host to Nixon 37 Decorator’s study 39 Final article of the Constitution 40 Navel variety 41 URL ending for many agencies 46 It’s usually barely passing 47 “Time to split!”

48 Aroused the patrolman’s suspicion 51 Hit back?

53 Make fun of 54 Blockhead 55 Gaelic music star 56 Ristorante beverage 57 eclair finisher 58 Reduced by 59 Jul. 4th party, often 60 __ Claire 61 Ring of blooms

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COMICS Get Fuzzy

by Darby Conley

Cow and Boy

by Mark Leiknes

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Having to juggle mixed energy, incoming requests and some irrational behavior could throw anyone off. Remain focused on what’s most important, and you will weather the storm. Stay on top of these hassles and allow greater giveand-take. Tonight: Go with someone’s suggestion.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Pace yourself, and you’ll accomplish a lot more than you thought possible. Understand that you might need to cut someone off or ignore a situation altogether in order to do this. Avoid getting involved in others’ issues; use this day for you.

Tonight: Get some exercise.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHHH You see a situation differently from others. You often come up with some far-fetched ideas, and this is yet another example. Your drive and energy help you turn an important idea into reality. Friendship will prevail, even if a quarrel begins. Tonight: Spend time with a favorite person.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Stay anchored, know what is happening and make choices accordingly. You could be a little off-kilter because of what someone does. Understand that you do not need to put yourself in the line of fire; instead, you can withdraw and refuse to take part in this person’s scenario. Tonight: Happiest at home.

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Goodwolf to play 123 Pleasant Street

Old Indian performs its high-energy rock ‘n’ roll sound at an outdoor event. The group will support Goodwolf and The Wildman Band of Thieves tonight at 123 Pleasant Street.

by natalie snyder a&e writer

Morgantown’s Goodwolf kicks off their first tour tonight at 123 Pleasant Street with local band the Wildman Band of Thieves and Old Indian from Frederick, Md., providing support for a stacked lineup.

This show comes as a stop on Goodwolf’s current East Coast tour, where group

founder Tyler Grady will make his way to New York City with friends and fellow musicians Adam Meisterhans and John R. Miller, making the solo project a trio.

Meisterhans and Miller have played music for multiple bands that have also made stops at the historic Morgantown venue. Meisterhans recently made an appearance with his group

The Demon Beat and New York-based band, Fletcher C. Johnson. Miller has made countless stops with the bluegrass band The Fox Hunt and his rock ‘n’ roll band, Prison Book Club.

Now Meisterhans and Miller are teaming up with Grady for what promises to be a talented and experienced lineup of like-minded musicians.

Meisterhans is most

known for his role in The Demon Beat as guitarist and vocalist, but he recently started taking the initiative to become a better drummer and in turn, a more well-rounded musician.

Despite being relatively new to the percussion scene, Meisterhans cherishes his opportunity to play with Goodwolf and jokes about his relative inexperience.

“I’m pumped to play

with Tyler (Grady) and John (Miller),” Meisterhans said.

“I wish I was better at drums.”

Grady said Meisterhans asked to play drums in the trio that Goodwolf would become before anyone knew it would be a band. Realizing the potential, Grady built his band.

“I knew that if John (Miller) had any time, he would be the perfect fit,” Grady said. “And I love them

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both dearly.”

Old Indian is also a friend of Goodwolf’s.

They are a three-piece, heavily blues-influenced rock ‘n’ roll group.

Old Indian played with Grady’s other band, Sleepwalker, at 123 earlier this semester. This will be their second show at 123, but it will stand as just one of the many times this group of musicians have played together.

Guitarist and vocalist from Old Indian, Cory Springirth, said he’s excited to be playing at 123 for a second time. He said the venue is full of very responsive people who appreciate all types of music.

“Where there are good people, there are good times,” Springirth said.

Springirth said the band, which includes Mark Weeks on bass and Evan Owens on drums, is honored to be kicking off the tour with Grady.

“Tyler (Grady) is a great songwriter and great person all around,” Springirth said.

“He has a ton of passion for his craft, and it shows in his songs.”

Springirth describes Grady’s music as “meaty” with a supportive backbone.

“Hopefully we can kick (the tour) off the best way possible,” Springirth said. “(By) giving people a good show and having fun.”

Rounding out tonight’s bill is The Wildman Band of Thieves, a group which has earned the respect and praise of Grady.

“The Wildman Band is one of the best bands in Morgantown, in my opinion,” Grady said. “I work with the bassist, John, and have become drinking buddies with the Halterman brothers, who comprise the rest of the band.”

Grady said they sound similar to a lot of early hard rock bands and will be a perfect fit with Old Indian on this bill.

Come out to the show, and you’re guaranteed to have a good time if you get the chance to talk with any of these musicians.

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cody schuler managing editor

WVU needs Stedman to declare for NFL draft In recent years, the football program at West Virginia has seen an inspiring uptick in its national brand.

Though the program has seen several improvements to its national reputation, the most recent and drastic transformation started with a man called “Rich Rod” and came to a thumping crescendo in the form of a 37-point dismantling of the ACC champion in the warm breeze of the Miami night a little less than one year ago.

On that night, with only commercials interrupting then-junior quarterback Geno Smith’s shredding of Clemson’s secondary on live television, the Mountaineers became something different than what they were in the past.

They reinvented their brand.

Membership in the Big 12 Conference was on the horizon, a multitude of playmakers were at the disposal of perhaps the county’s hottest offensive mastermind at the time, and the athletic director overseeing the whole operation was busy pulling a double-shift as dad to the NFL’s next John Elway (No. 1 draft pick and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck).

That brand, though, took a hit this season, when the Mountaineers became notorious for poor defensive play and had to deal with constant snickering from naysayers reminding West Virginia they weren’t in the ever-soft, crumbling joke known as the Big East anymore.

Today’s world of college football moves so fast with people and teams, conferences and coaches moving in and out of the spotlight before they have a chance to fully introduce themselves.

The brand that surrounded this team with the aura of the Orange Bowl victory is gone; good or bad, it’s moved on. A recovery, though, is in the works; For that, West Virginia can thank former defensive end Bruce Irvin, a member of the Seattle Seahawks and perhaps the hottest defensive rookie in professional football.

Former Mountaineer greats like Sam Huff (an NFL Hall of Fame inductee) and Jeff Hostetler (a Super Bowl champion) have shown that West Virginia players have the capability to become great professionals.

However, until Irvin’s arrival, the most consistently recognizable player in the pros that came from West Virginia is Colts kicker/ punter Pat McAfee (sorry, Pacman, that’s not the kind of spotlight I’m talking about).

If you look at the past decade in the NFL draft, the same schools dominate the draft boards. Like factories for future professionals, these schools (USC, Florida, Alabama, etc.,) have an aspect of their brand that West Virginia has never, ever quite had.

That’s an indisputable fact. As a university, West Virginia has continued to swell in enrollment, popularity and national prominence. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the country’s best college towns – a claim I can certainly attest to. However, at the end of the day, some of the nation’s best high school players will never commit to a school based on the aforementioned factors.

For a guy who is set on playing in the NFL, it doesn’t matter what kind of town it is; the Mountaineers haven’t quite been able to compete in that arena yet.

But that might be changing.

This is why redshirt junior Stedman Bailey declar-

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West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins talks with Keaton Miles during the Mountaineers’ exhibition game against Glenville State Nov. 6.

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Huggins, West Virginia set for home opener against VMI at Coliseum

By Nick Arthur

Associate Sports Editor

Bob Huggins and the West Virginia men’s basketball team are in uncharted territory.

For the first time since 1980, the Mountaineers are off to a 1-3 start to begin a season.

Huggins, who is his sixth season at the helm, has taken WVU to the NCAA tournament every season since he arrived in Morgantown.

West Virginia (1-3) will look to regain its winning ways Wednesday night at the Coliseum against Big South Conference foe Virginia Military Institute (3-3) in the Mountaineers’ home opener.

Despite the early struggles from his team, Huggins is confident things will be corrected.

“We’re going to be alright. We’ll get things straightened out,” Huggins said. “We’ve played, to this point, a heck of a schedule. According to whoever does that, it’s the fourth best schedule in the country.”

The Mountaineers had a road game against No. 17 Gonzaga to begin the season before competing in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla., during Thanksgiving Break.

The Keydets don’t present as storied of a program as some of the opponents West Virginia has faced to this point in the season, but they are still talented.

VMI is No. 10 nationally in points per game, scoring more than 85 points per outing.

This style of play may allow the Mountaineers to do something they’ve been trying to do all season – play fast offensively.

“We’re going to try to play faster,” Huggins said. “We don’t want them to play fast. We want to play fast.

People that are good don’t let the other team play fast … We haven’t done that as much as we need to.”

Many of the struggles

by West Virginia this season can be attributed to the inexperienced players on the roster. While there are upperclassmen across the board, some, such as senior Matt Humphrey, trans-

ferred to WVU and are playing their first few games for Huggins.

Building chemistry is something that takes time.

“For as much as we think we’re maybe a veteran team, we’re not,” Huggins said. “We’re not a veteran team playing the way we’re trying to play.”

The catalyst of the Mountaineers’ offensive struggles this season has been a low field goal percentage.

West Virginia ranks No. 277 in the country in shooting percentage and is shooting less than 40 percent from the floor per game.

Huggins, though, feels there are ways to put the ball in the basket other than shooting jumpshots.

“We’ve got to do a better

job of making shots … Scoring is not always just shooting the ball,” Huggins said.

“There are a lot of other guys who score that find ways to score.”

West Virginia has only played four games through the first few weeks of the season, while other teams have played as many as seven or eight games.

Sometimes not all mistakes are correctable in practice.

“It’s hard to simulate games in practice,” Huggins said. “That’s why high school guys scrimmage as many times as they scrimmage. When you scrimmage against someone else, it helps.” nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 2 WVU beats No. 4 Alaska-Fairbanks by robert kreis sports writer

Two of the top programs in NCAA rifle history faced off Nov. 17-18, when No. 2 West Virginia traveled to the University of AlaskaFairbanks for the first time in recent history to take on the No. 4 Nanooks.

“It was a great trip. It was a really good experience for everyone,” said head coach Jon Hammond. “(It’s) really good to go up and shoot against a quality opponent. We had two days of really good competition, and it was a great way to finish the semester.”

The Mountaineers and the Nanooks have combined for 24 national championships, with West Virginia winning an NCAA-best 14. Facing such a quality opponent, Hammond was pleased with the Mountaineers’ performance on the range despite the frigid temperatures outside, the hours of travel and the fact that the opponent looking down their sights was a historic program.

“More important than the wins, really, were the performances we had,” Hammond said. “We were able to shoot two really high scores both days. It was just a really solid team effort.

“Obviously it’s nice to get the wins against another top program. But you know, I think the performances were even more important than that.”

In the first match, the Mountaineers once again flirted with the NCAA re-

cord for a team score, as they won 4,719-4,670.

West Virginia missed tying the record they set Nov. 9 against Ole Miss by one point. The Ole Miss match was the second time this season WVU broke the record.

On day two, the Mountaineers once again outshot the Nanooks, while winning the match 4,7164,651. West Virginia’s two victories during Thanksgiving break allowed the Mountaineers to take an 8-6 all-time advantage over Alaska-Fairbanks.

Despite business as usual in the rifle range,

the trip to the Last Frontier did allow for some sightseeing. Arriving a day early, the Mountaineers experienced some of the wonders Alaska had to offer, including an ice resort, a dip in a hot spring and a visit to a sled dog kennel.

Besides the victories, the Mountaineers benefitted from the team-building experiences on the trip.

“It’s a chance for everyone to get away and spend some time away from the range,” Hammond said.

“We were able to get a day off to see some sights.

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Wednesday November 28, 2012

Holgorsen wants to end Alston provides spark season on high note for Mountaineer offense

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West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen and the WVU football team will take on Kansas in the regular season finale Saturday afternoon.

by greg madia multimedia editor

West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen knows this season won’t end like last year when West Virginia defeated Clemson in the Orange Bowl, but he does know the Mountaineers still have a winning record to play for.

“There is a big difference in 7-5 and 6-6 in our minds. We will work our tail off to get as prepared as we can,” Holgorsen said. “We have to keep pressing forward.”

A winning record for WVU will likely keep them in a warm weather bowl game like the Holiday Bowl in San Diego as opposed to the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City if they were to finish at .500. Though Saturday is Senior Day for Geno Smith, Tavon Austin and 20 other Mountaineers, Holgorsen believes that real Senior Day is playing in a good bowl game.

“For 22 of our guys, this will be the last home game that they will play for West Virginia,” Holgorsen said. “They’re excited about it, and I am excited about preparing them for it.

“This game, much like the Pitt game last year, will be their last time here, but we want to enjoy a good bowl experience with them.”

If WVU is to get to that seventh victory, it knows it cannot take Kansas lightly.

With just one win against an FCS opponent and no wins in Big 12 conference play, Holgorsen has assured his players

not to look ahead to the bowl game because five of Kansas’ 10 losses have come by a touchdown or less.

“If our guys have learned anything this year, it’s you better be ready to play. All of the opponents in the Big 12 can win on any given day. Kansas is no different,” Holgorsen said, “They are a couple points away from having three Big 12 wins this season. We have to play hard.”

Holgorsen and his defensive staff have to prepare the defense to slow down Kansas’ running game. Ranked No. 19 nationally, the Jayhawks average 216 yards a game on the ground. With a onetwo punch of James Sims and Tony Pierson, WVU’s defense will be tested again.

“They have become more of a running team. They are going to lean on their two good running backs, James Sims and Tony Pierson. They are a top-20 team in the country when it comes to rushing offense,” Holgorsen said. “Ultimately, defensive football is getting in your gaps, defeating blocks and making tackles. We have done that in the run game a good bit, with the exception of tackling Iowa State’s quarterback.”

West Virginia’s run defense is giving up a little more than 140 yards per game on the ground, so Holgorsen understands that there is a shot to shut them down.

“We think we match up with them pretty well,” Holgorsen said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia running back Shawne Alston ran for more than 100 yards for the first time since the Mountaineers’ season opener against Marshall in WVU’s 31-24 victory against Iowa State.

by michael carvelli sports editor

At the beginning of Friday’s win against Iowa State, it was easy to see that the West Virginia football team was working with a much healthier Shawne Alston than it had the last few weeks since he returned from his thigh injury.

The Hampton, Va., native surpassed the 100-yard mark for the first time since the Mountaineers’ season opener against Marshall and finished with 130 yards on a season-high 19 carries.

“His week leading up to this game was a lot better than it had been,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen. “Last week’s game (against Oklahoma) wasn’t his type of game.

He got the knee brace off, which gave him a little bit more mobility. With him back there, we’re better.”

West Virginia had 239 yards on the ground, its third-highest total of

schuler

Continued from page 7 ing for the NFL draft would be a good thing for West Virginia.

With quarterback Geno Smith and inside receiver Tavon Austin both graduating – and headed to NFL locker rooms – it would ultimately benefit Bailey to follow his buddies into playing Sundays.

Bailey is a hypertalented receiver with impeccable hands and great speed, but if history is any indication, sometimes coming back for a senior season

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Continued from page 7 “You have that camaraderie of being on the road and somewhere new. It was definitely a fun trip.”

With the Mountaineers’ return, they now embark on a nearly two-month hiatus from team competition, but that does not mean they will abstain from competing completely.

“We’ll still have practice

the season, against the Cyclones.

And Alston teamed up with Tavon Austin in the backfield to make a dynamic duo who complemented one another pretty well and helped give the Iowa State defense a different look throughout the game that it wasn’t used to seeing.

“They’re a very good defense. Just a grind-it-out, physical type of defense, and you have to be able to lean on those guys a little bit,” said running backs coach Robert Gillespie.

“We wanted to get the ball to Tavon, but we also knew that we had to get in there and just get the tough, gritty yards, and (Alston) is our best option to do that.”

While Austin didn’t have the 344-yard rushing performance he had against the Sooners, getting that variety and the differences in the style of play allowed the Mountaineers to have success offensively through the ground game.

“What Tavon did last

week was supernatural.

That doesn’t happen every week at running back.

He’s just a guy who naturally has that ‘it,’” Gillespie said. “It definitely gave us a good combination of some speed and some power in the game.”

For Alston, it was just nice to be back out on the field again.

He got seven carries in the TCU game for 16 yards after not registering a carry since the James Madison game Sept. 15, but then received just one carry in the next two games prior to the Iowa State game Friday.

“Today was just a day to go out here and showcase what I could do,” Alston said.

“There were a couple times in there where Tavon was just a decoy, and I think that throws the defense a little bit and, with the job the offensive line was doing in the trenches, it was only right that I had a good day.”

can cost players all of those things. An injury would cost Bailey tons of money and the ability to shine in the pros as a former Mountaineer.

If Smith, Austin and Bailey are all drafted into the right situations, a triumvirate of talented ex-Mountaineers will draw attention to this program that it has never received.

Besides, as tough as Bailey’s departure would be for next year’s team, another player would be given an opportunity that didn’t previously exist. If it’s going to be a rebuilding year, you may as well go all-in and

call it as such.

Ultimately, Stedman Bailey’s future is brightest outside of Morgantown. As a player who has set numerous school records in his three year career, he has already drawn the eye of potential recruits and shown them that West Virginia is a place where talented high school players can go to become great college competitors.

Now it’s time for Bailey, Smith and Austin to show those players the same is true for the transition from West Virginia to the NFL.

the next couple weeks until finals,” Hammond said.

“Some of them will have a couple matches. The National Selection match for air rifle (is) this coming weekend, and some of the younger (team members) will shoot their National Junior Olympic qualifier.”

While the Mountaineers may not be shooting as a team for the next two months, the No. 2 team in the country will look to remain fresh so the second

half of the season is as successful as the first.

“We’ve had a really good semester. (I’m) definitely impressed with how the team’s progressed and some of the scores we’ve been able to shoot,” Hammond said. “I think the great thing is we still have a lot of potential left in the team.

“Hopefully, we can continue that next semester.”

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WVU finishes winless in Big 12 by austin seidel sports writer

While most West Virginia University students were at home enjoying their break from the chaos of classes, the Mountaineer volleyball team failed to catch a break of their own in a season-ending loss to TCU Saturday.

After a sluggish start against West Virginia head coach Jill Kramer’s alma mater, the Mountaineers struggled to ignite offensively, as a .011 hit percentage anchored all attempts at a comeback for the young West Virginia squad.

“I think this loss was really tough for the girls,” Kramer said. “They really wanted this one to go their way.

They’ve been working so hard, and they’ve put forth great effort. It’s tough to see that not paying off right now.”

The loss to the Horned Frogs capped a 16-game losing streak to end the season and a 0-16 Big 12 Conference record for the Mountaineers as the team shifts gears toward offseason preparations.

“I think there is a lot we did well this season,” said West Virginia libero Anna Panagiotakopoulos. “We’ve done a great job of adjusting and just getting better as a whole throughout the season.”

Panagiotakopoulos became a big part of the Mountaineer’s adjustments this season. The freshman libero went down with an undetermined lower back injury in October and forced the team to play without their leading defender.

West Virginia outside hitter Hannah Sackett took notice of her own defensive shortcomings during that time, which led the coaching staff to put Sackett to work on her defensive skills.

“I definitely need to focus on my leg strength in the offseason,” Sackett said. “I need to be able to get down and dig more balls out and just be prepared to improve defensively. All season I’ve just eaten up the criticism the coaches have for me. I love it, and I’m ready to get to work and get ready for the fall season.”

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Head coach Craig Turnbull and the West Virginia wrestling team lost to No. 1 Penn State 44-3 Nov. 18.

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With its loss to TCU, the West Virginia volleyball team finished 0-16 in Big 12 Conference play. The Mountaineers ended the season with an overall record of 8-22.

In Big 12 play, volleyball is a way of life, as the conference has produced four top-25 teams this season and may have a strong shot to post an NCAA champion as No. 3 Texas looks to make a run in this year’s NCAA volleyball tournament. Accordingly, the expectations for Kramer and her Mountaineers are as high as can be.

“We play in the Big 12, and it’s a tough conference,” Panagiotakopoulos said. “Our expectations are very high. I think with all the improvements we’ve made already and with our improvements during the spring, we will come back much stronger next year and take half or maybe more than half of our conference games.

We will definitely give Texas a run for their money.”

Panagiotakopoulos has emerged as a solid candidate to take over the captain’s position, which will be vacated

by senior Karly Rasmussen, who was recently named Big 12 Conference All-Academic athlete and will graduate with a 4.0 GPA. “Having that consistent emotional support is something we need,” Sackett said. “Especially with all the lulls and highs of the season, it’s important to have that stability and having (Anna) around with Brittany (Sample) and me is huge for that.”

Sackett and Panagiotakopoulos both end the season as leaders in kills and digs for the Mountaineers with 267 and 297 respectively. Freshman setter Brittany Sample fell just 40 assists shy of having her first 1,000-assist season of her collegiate career, as the Red Oak, Texas, native recorded 960 assists throughout the season to lead WVU in the category. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineers fall to No. 1 Penn State by jon fehrens sports writer

The West Virginia wrestling team and head coach Craig Turnbull knew the kind of talent that was coming into Morgantown Nov. 18 when No. 1 Penn State came into the WVU Coliseum.

The Nittany Lions were coming off of a lopsided 29-6 win against No. 24 Lehigh, carried the momentum into the Coliseum to defeat the Mountaineers 44-3. Junior Colin Johnston earned the only win of the day by defeating Penn State’s Nate Morgan.

“I just went out there and did my job,” Johnston said. “It’s not that much of an accomplishment to be the only winner, and I just knew what I had to do.”

Coach Turnbull’s thought process leading up to the match was going up against the best competition in the country will bring out the best in his group. With only one win throughout the day, it seemed as if West Virginia lost sight of their coaches message. After suffering such a marginal loss, Turnbull wasn’t angry with his team; he was more embarrassed that his team lost that way in front of a crowd of 1,631.

“I do think some of the guys did rise up and perform. Everybody tried to put up a fight. I think some could have put up bigger fights but the match is behind us now,” Johnston said. “He was a little disappointed in the way we came out and performed.

There was such a big crowd there, and we didn’t perform well. We were all a little embarrassed.”

Even though the wrestling team left the Coliseum dejected, it won’t stop Johnston from taking away something positive from the meet.

“Penn State was a big learning experience; it is a building block,” Johnston said. “Losing like that builds character.”

With the loss behind it, WVU hopes to get back on track this weekend at the Las Vegas Invitational.

West Virginia will have a full week of practice to prepare for the Las Vegas meet. Senior Shane Young and freshman Bubba Scheffel will use this week to get healthy after missing the Penn State meet.

“We will work on the mistakes we made against Penn State. This is a learning experience that we are having. It is early on in the season, and I think we can get back right on schedule,” Johnston said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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