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Transit authority adds new charge by lydia nuzum editor in chief

The Mountain Line Transit Authority plans to eliminate free service in a portion of the downtown Morgantown Area. The route affected by the intended changes will include points between the courthouse square on High Street, the Downtown Garrett Street Depot near the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park and Unity Manor on Willey Street.

A special meeting was held Wednesday by the Citizens Advisory Committee to allow public comment on the changes. Maria Smith, marketing officer for the Transit Authority, said the decision was a result of declining use of the routes in question, as well as increased options for seniors and students to ride for free. “Prior to the year 2000, our main hub was at the courthouse downtown,” Smith said. “In 2000, we

moved it to the depot where it is now – down by the river – and at that point in time, there weren’t any crosswalks, the lights weren’t as good – it was difficult for people to walk from the courthouse to the depot. In order to ease that move, we made any shuttle trips that were between the courthouse and the depot free.” Transit along the route will be set at the regular fare rate of 75 cents. Many riders – including senior citizens with valid Senior Monon-

galians, Inc. (SMI) bus passes, West Virginia University students with valid student IDs and high school students will still be able to utilize the service for free. The service to the depot from downtown is most often utilized by senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Both groups are eligible for free or reduced fare passes that can be utilized on any route offered by Mountain Line. “I think that most of the people who have been rid-

ing who are also clients of Senior Mons know about the senior bus pass and know that they’re eligible for that for free,” said committee member Deborah Layman. “I think that if the outreach is there and the education is provided to them, I don’t see that having a negative impact on them, because with the SMI bus pass it’s still a free service; it’s just taking the card out and showing it one more time, so I’m very hopeful that there won’t be a nega-

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WVU Young Life holds water walk to raise awareness for global poverty by bryan bumgardner associate city editor

In some parts of the world, people living in poverty must walk miles each day to access the most basic human resource: water. Volunteers carrying five-gallon buckets walked from the Mountainlair to the Monongahela river Wednesday. In an act of solidarity with people living in poverty, they filled the buckets with river water and walked back to the Mountainlair. The event, known as the Nuru Water Walk, was organized through Young Life College, a Christian student organization. “This is our way of helping out any way that we can,” said Jasmine Russell, a sophomore involved in YLC. “Young Life is a Christian organization, and this is one way of spreading our love.” The act of solidarity is part of a fundraiser by YLC for Nuru International. YLC has raised about half of its $4,078 goal in an effort to aid Nuru in its attempt to end poverty around the globe by empowering rural communities. “I think if we all pitch in, we can help people,”

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WVU students take part in the water walk which raise awareness for global poverty

Campione, Seebaugh announce SGA bid City Editor

During Wednesday’s regularly scheduled West Virginia University Student Government Association meeting, Board of Governors member Ryan Campione announced his intent to run for Student Body President for the 2013-14 school year. During the meeting, Campione challenged current SGA members and those in attendance to continue to push and to serve as a voice for students on

campus. “Obviously, we’re all here because we want to be involved in the University; we want to make a difference, and we want to give a right to the student body. I want to challenge you, though, to continue to give more of a representative, and a stronger voice than maybe we’ve already done now,” Campione said. “Don’t let that voice be weakened by political drama out of SGA influences and other such corruptions that will always tear down the student

books. For that reason, tonight, it is in full transparency – I want everyone to know here, now, all at once – everyone together – that for next semester, I will be seeking the intention to run for Student Body President.” Campione also announced his running mate for vice presidential candidacy, political science student Benjamin Seebaugh. “As students, Ryan and I love this University; we love these people and we want WVU to be the best it can be,” Seebaugh said. “Unfor-

tunately, we still see problems. These problems are not set in stone; they can be fixed.” Seebaugh said he believes the problems can be overcome – no matter how daunting they may seem. “We know that such changes cannot happen in a day. We know that no one can perfect this school in a year, but by gosh, we’ve been working since the first day we got here, and we have shown what kind of changes can happen in

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As the longest-standing nonprofit rehabilitation and long-term care facility in Morgantown since 1958, Sundale Care kicked off the holiday season with its 20th annual “Light up the Night” celebration. “Light up the Night” is part of Presents for Patients, a program that connects community donors with nursing home residents throughout the area. During the holidays, donors buy presents for the elderly residents. The event began with lighting of the luminaries outside to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Admissions and Marketing Director Donna Tennant welcomed everyone who came out to the event and introduced the musical group Keeping the Faith. “It was a pleasure to have everyone here, and it’s just a fun time for everyone,” Tennant said. All-female acapella group, Sapphire Sound also performed three Christmas songs for the residents and guests. Many of the residents who attended the event enjoyed listening to the music and having refresh-

ments with their family and other visitors. Resident June Douglas said she was born and raised in Morgantown and enjoys living at Sundale. “I don’t really have a favorite holiday, but I enjoyed the music, and it was a really nice event,” Douglas said. Tennant said each resident receives a calendar in his or her room that explains when each event takes place. “This event is a kickoff to the holidays and to the ‘Presents for Patients’ program,” Tennant said. “We have 95 residents in house, but we match up residents from this facility as well as other facilities from the area to make sure they get a gift on Dec. 21 when Santa visits, or on Christmas Eve.” Tennant also said Presents for Patients originated in Pittsburgh, but Sundale is the West Virginia Headquarters for the Program and has been for 20 years. “Their wishes go anywhere from bedroom slippers, peanut butter fudge or pizza,” she said. “It doesn’t really matter what you get them, though, they’re just excited.” Luminaries were $3

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Cameron King, a campus staff member with Young Life, organizes a group of students taking part in the water walk to raise awareness for global poverty.

tive impact.” Riders with comments and concerns who were not present at the meeting may also contact the transit authority by phone or in person or by visiting the contact and comment section of the Mountain Line website, www.busride.org. The committee will vote during its next regular meeting Dec. 12, and the change will go into effect Jan. 3. Mountain Line also

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At its meeting Wednesday night, The West Virginia University Student Government Association allowed a group of students to present ideas and issues to the board of governors as a part of their first-year experience course. WVU Animal Science professor Hillar Klandorf has been incorporating this project into his Animal & Veterinary Science 105 course every year for about 10-12 years. Groups of three or four students organized a final project concerning issues they believe need to be addressed at WVU. Topics ranged from healthier options in cafeterias on campus to placing a crosswalk near the law school to building a downtown recreation center and adding restrooms to the PRT stations across

ON THE INSIDE Senior running back Shawne Alston is one of 22 seniors on the West Virginia football team who will play his final game at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday. SPORTS PAGE 7

campus. “Things like this get students involved and should be incorporated into more first-year experience courses,” Klandorf said. Klandorf believes by presenting their ideas and making a difference, the students will be more involved in the future. Klandorf was a Resident Faculty Leader at Towers for some time, and through this, he met numerous individuals involved with SGA. He has been involved with SGA ever since. “I really respect this organization,” Klandorf said. Also during Wednesday evening’s meeting, SGA Vice President Jarred Zuccari discussed the recent trip he and three other SGA members took to the Big 12 Student Government conference at Oklahoma University. WVU will host the annual conference in 2016,

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RUNAWAY VICTORY The West Virginia men’s basketball team returned to its winning ways with a 94-69 victory against VMI Wednesday night. SPORTS PAGE 7

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Thursday November 29, 2012

NJ places Sandy costs at $37B in seeking US aid

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks during a news conference at at fire house, Monday in Middletown, N.J. Christie announced he will seek re-election to a second term. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday raised the estimate of New Jersey’s costs of recovering and rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy to nearly $37 billion and said the state would seek federal aid to cover most of the expenses. Christie announced the revised total Wednesday to include $7.4 billion to cover mitigation, protection and prevention of future disasters. A preliminary total of $29.4 billion announced last week covers repairs and response. The total amount is greater than the state’s en-

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tire yearly budget. “My commitment to the people of New Jersey is to make steady progress in our recovery, and to know that three or six or 12 months from now I’ll demand the same level of effort, attention and results from government as I have in the past 30 days,” Christie said at a Statehouse news conference. The Republican governor had announced Monday that he would seek reelection next year. He said he was motivated, in part, by a desire to continue to

lead the state through the rebuilding phase after the hurricane. Christie named a former U.S. attorney’s office colleague, Marc Ferzan, to spearhead the state’s recovery and rebuilding efforts. Ferzan, who is leaving the private sector to rejoin government, will be paid a Cabinet-level salary of $141,000. The administration also hired Witt Associates, the disaster management company founded by former Federal Emergency Management Agency director James Lee Witt.

Christie said more than 30,000 homes and businesses were destroyed or sustained structural damage during Sandy and that 42,000 buildings sustained lesser damage from the Oct. 30 storm. He said FEMA has distributed more than $500 million in aid so far; 230,000 New Jerseyans have registered for federal assistance. In a broad breakdown of repair and response costs released late Wednesday, the governor’s office placed $8.3 billion of those costs under the category of business, $5.5 billion under

parks and environment, $4.9 billion under housing and over $3 billion under water, waste and sewer. Earlier this week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked for $42 billion in federal aid – $32 billion for repairs and restoration and more than $9 billion to head off future disasters, including steps to protect the power grid and cellphone network. Christie said it’s now up to New Jersey’s congressional delegation – made up of an equal number of Republicans and Democrats – to

fight for the aid. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg met with congressional leaders in Washington on Wednesday to press the need for massive federal aid, finding a Congress reluctant to move quickly as it wrestles with the nation’s budget crisis. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the top Republican on the Homeland Security Committee that oversees disaster relief, said it would be “a hard sell,” given tight budget constraints and conservative opposition to more government spending.

a lot of time to be resolved sometimes, but Ryan and I believe that if we create a strong enough team of people we can create the change that WVU needs.” Campione said, in an effort to increase transparency, the two hope to gather input from students from various backgrounds across campus.

“It doesn’t take one person standing in front of a crowd, though, to make a strong voice. What it takes is an army of faith and a lot of people together with a bunch of ideas – coming together for a single purpose,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to trying to bring the most holistic group we can together – someone

from every back of life. And doing the most clean, transparent (and) open election as possible.” Campione and Seebaugh will hold open interviews throughout the next two weeks, beginning Dec. 4. They will be collecting ideas and forming a WVU Student Government Exploratory Committee for their

campaign. Interviews may be scheduled on their website www. campioneseebaugh.com. Josh Harrison, SGA Election Chair, said President and Vice Presidential pairs can now announce their intentions to run publicly from this point forward. No declarations of why they intend to run may be made in

writing prior to the start of campaigning in February, he said. Harrison said candidate informational meetings will also be held during the spring semester. The 2013-14 SGA elections will be conducted Feb. 26- 28th.

depressing for a lot of residents, and I think for us to have such a special event for them makes them realize how important they are to us,” Tennant said. “Some of these residents have given to the community for 70 or 80 years, and it’s just time that we give back to them and make sure their holiday is as fes-

tive as it could possibly be.” Sundale offers rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, 24hour skilled and restorative nursing, 24-hour activity services, hospice and pastoral services, as well as a registered dietician, beauty and barber shop and laundry service.

Tennant said she hopes they continue to have this event in years to come. For more information about Sundale and their upcoming events, email www.sundalecare.com. To donate or adopt a resident, email dt2078@aol.com or call (304) 599-0497.

close. Mucino said the final amount raised was $30,000, – about $8,000 more than last year’s campaign. Later in the meeting, a representative from the Office of the Registrar demonstrated the new scheduling system, which is all in MIX and will go live during fi-

nals week. The new system will be in real time instead of the courses.wvu.edu system, which is six minutes behind and created a wide variety of scheduling issues. Two grants were passed Wednesday evening – one for $350 to Sigma Delta Phi

to promote Hispanic culture and serve dinner at the Rosenbaum house and another for $500 to the WVU Disc Golf club to build a course at Mylan Park. Additionally, there will be no SGA meeting next week.

Lofts and University Town Center. Mountain Line plans to continue its Grey Line Holiday Trips with additional service to Pittsburgh Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Departures from Morgantown will occur at 8 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m., with return trips from Pittsburgh at 3:00 p.m. and at 8:40 p.m. For more information on routes and transit, visit www.busride.org. lydia.nuzum@mail.wvu.edu

CORRECTION Due to a reporting error in the Nov. 28 edition of The Daily Athenaeum, it was incorrectly stated that the West Virginia University chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity was suspended for an incident of hazing in 2010. The article incorrectly reported the fraternity had blindfolded 10 pledges and covered them in food and other substances. WVU’s Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity chapter was responsible for the incidents in 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Russell said. “We need to do all we can to help other people. We can’t be selfish.” Through donations and sales of merchandise, YLC is making an effort to contribute in a fresh way. “It’s a new way of approaching it instead of just dumping money and handing things out,” said Rusty Isaacs, YLC youth leader and West Virginia University student. Upon learning about Nuru, he saw an opportunity. “I thought why don’t we

partner YLC with Nuru?” he said. “I think Nuru has taken a really awesome perspective.” Cameron King, a YLC staff member, respects Nuru’s alternative style of humanitarian aid. “The idea is it’s a ‘hand up’ not a ‘hand down,’” he said. “They don’t want western or even foreign influence in a country solving their problems for them.” King said this type of aid has many benefits, including possibly curbing terrorism. “Desperate people do desperate things,” he said. “These are the most desperate people in the world, because they’re living on

less than a dollar a day.” Scott Harris, a WVU professor who participated in the walk, said the event serves to attract more attention to its cause. “You could do something standard like handing out flyers to spread the word, and people won’t really notice,” he said. “But a line of people carrying buckets on their heads – that certainly gets attention.” Ha r r i s teaches a global awareness class, and he feels this walk represents a forthcoming social change. “We’re losing boundaries in the world,” he said. “I take the view that we’re

all in this together. It’s not a country-centered world anymore.” He said he believes people should take more notice of these types of events. “I do think we have a responsibility to all citizens in the world and not just our country,” he said. “When you see things like extreme poverty, it’s only right for people who are more fortunate to take notice and do something about it.” To learn more about Young Life College or to donate to the fundraiser, contact them at facebook.com/ YoungLifeCollegeWVU. bryanbumgardner@mail.wvu.edu

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‘Pride of West Virginia’ dazzles Creative Arts Center By corey zinn a&e writer

The “Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band, performed their annual Keynotes Concert Monday and Tuesday night at the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. The marching band is directed by Jay Drury, assisted by Christopher Nichter and overseen by Director of Bands John Hendricks. Bill Nevin, the recognized announcer at the WVU home football games, hosted the event. The Keynotes Concert is a WVU tradition, played at the end of the season to honor the “Pride” and allow family, friends and fans to celebrate the spirit of the marching band. During the concert, Nevin announced the honor of the newly-elected 2013 Drum Majors, Austin Anderson and Katie Demyan, and Assistant Drum Majors, Shelby Chapman and Tyler Cooper. The champion Feature Twirlers and the Color Guard were also able to show off their abilities in front of the band as they performed. The concert serves as the best opportunity to record and document the current edition of the band, and a CD is made to capture the en-

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The ‘Pride of West Virginia,’ The Mountaineer Marching Band performs at the Creative Arts Center. ergy and excitement of the performance. This year’s 2012 edition will be available in April 2013. The concert closely simulates a football game musical lineup, featuring the pregame show and the halftime show songs from the 2012 football season. Just as they do on the field, the drumline leads the rest of the band out

with their intense and complex cadences. The performance included their arrangement of “Country Roads,” WVU’s Alma Mater and the fight song, “Hail West!” In addition, every genre was performed, from stimulating Latin songs like “Malaga,” jazz classics like “Lady is a Tramp,” movie themes like “Themes from ‘Star Wars’” and the new

original arrangement, “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” Not only is the band given a chance to shine, but each individual section also has its own time in the spotlight. Every section leader prepares an arrangement to represent each instrument in the band, and this is where the band’s true character is exposed.

Arrangements such as “Beyonce Medley” and “Hey Ya, Piccolos in Paris” demonstrate their love of popular songs and subtle humor. Other arrangements like “YMCA,” “The Chicken Dance” and “In Heaven There Is No Beer” allowed the rest of the band behind the featured section to participate through dances, clapping patterns

and various chants. The band’s display of inside jokes and chants welcomed the audience into Mountaineer marching band culture and made everyone feel like they were a part of the “Pride.” If you missed it this year, be sure to check out one of the CDs or 2013’s edition of the Keynotes Concert. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

New Broken Lizard Comedy release disappoints past fans

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Broken Lizard’s latest release, ‘The Babymakers,’ fails to uphold the company’s storied reputation.

Laura Ciarolla copy editor

From the team that brought you “Super Troopers” and “Beerfest” comes yet another raunchy R-rated comedy. However, the collegeaged crowd doesn’t seem to be the focus of comedy troupe Broken Lizard in this case; instead, their newest film, “The Babymakers,” is directed toward post-college age adults who are now dealing with issues such as marriage and children. Perhaps they’re attempting to follow their fans into adulthood or reach a wider audience, but this market is not a good choice for Broken Lizard. They should stick to what they do best, as proven by the cult-like success of their previous films and leave the romantic comedies alone. That said, I don’t think this movie deserves quite the amount of negative feedback it has received. The film currently has a nine percent on RottenTomatoes.com, and its box office results were extremely disappointing. There is some foundation for this unenthusiastic response. In many cases I wasn’t sure whether the movie was taking itself seriously or not, and some scenes are so random and over-thetop they almost made me regret watching. For example, there is an excruciatingly long scene toward the end of the film in which one of the main

cast is repeatedly slipping in a giant pile of semen. There’s also some mildly offensive humor with homosexual stereotypes and an adopted Chinese girl named Jackie Chan. Overall, though, the actors do a decent job with what they’re given. Paul Schneider (“Parks and Recreation,” “Lars and the Real Girl”) and “Attack of the Show!” veteran Olivia Munn work well with the script, even though they seem aware of its ludicrousness. The two play a couple who have been married for three years and are discussing having children. Munn’s character, Audrey, brings up the subject during their anniversary dinner, and after initially mistaking the talk for hints toward anal sex, Tommy (Schneider) is on board with the idea. After pursuing it for months, however, Audrey and Tommy are met with no results, and they’re bored with trying. Everyone in the couple’s life begins to immediately assume the issue is Tommy’s fault. This leads to the beginning of his exaggerated paranoia regarding his manhood that lasts throughout the film. They finally seek medical help, and Tommy discovers he has an extremely low sperm count. Even though Audrey seems ready to deal with the issue, Tommy insists the doctor must be wrong. In his defense, he confesses to donating sperm for months in order to pay for Audrey’s engagement ring, proving he must have viable goods.

But when the couple arrives at the sperm bank to recover the rest of Tommy’s old sperm they discover there is only one “batch” left, and it’s promised to a couple. Tommy panics, convinced Audrey will divorce him if he can’t provide her with the children she wants so badly. This is when he and his two friends, Wade (Kevin Heffernan, “Super Troopers”) and Zig-Zag (Nat Faxon, “Ben and Kate”) – probably the two worst characters in the movie – plan to steal the last batch from the sperm bank before it’s used Monday. The rest of the film involves their quest for the last batch, a team-up with an ex-member of the Indian mafia (played by director Jay Chandrasekhar) and an extremely long

scene during which Tommy is carrying the sperm and being chased by the police. If the entire movie was downplayed about 50 percent, it could be really good. It’s obvious there are creative people on the project, but somehow the delivery failed completely. If you can look past the oddly juvenile adult humor, this has the potential to be an enjoyable movie, and I’d recommend it to anyone with lowered standards and time to waste. Just don’t go into it expecting much. The film is currently available for rent or purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and On Demand. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

OPINION UBB investigation continues

Thursday November 29, 2012

We d n e s d ay , the Charleston Gazette’s Ken Ward Jr. reported that David C. Hughart, an individual who served as an executive for the now defunct Massey Energy, has agreed to work with federal prosecutors as they continue their investigation into corporate malfeasance leading up to the Upper Big Branch Mine tragedy two years ago. The tragic explosion at the mine left 29 miners dead, making it the worst U.S. mining accident in several decades.

Hughart will testify about Massey’s lack of compliance with safety regulations, which ultimately led to the explosion. Last year, an independent investigation commissioned by former Gov. Joe Manchin concluded that the tragedy was “manmade” and that it “could have been prevented had Massey Energy followed basic, well-tested and historically proven safety procedures.” The explosion is suspected to have been caused by methane, and

the investigators found that methane detectors in the mine were often turned off. The investigation uncovered that there were even cases where fake readings were recorded to cover up the fact that these monitors were not being used. The coal industry has a long history of abusing its power in West Virginia. Massey Energy’s criminal negligence when it came to the enforcement of safety measures reinforces the notion that, sadly, many of these coal

companies are willing to sacrifice the safety of their hard-working coal miners if it helps their bottom line. It’s unfortunate that many in this state fail to understand that respecting the history of our hardworking coal miners and holding the corporations that have been exploiting them for decades are not mutually exclusive. Those who truly care about our miners would advocate strong regulations to ensure they are not in danger of be-

ing killed, neither by explosions such as the one that happened at the Upper Big Branch mine, nor through the long-term degeneration of their health from working in dangerous mine conditions. The fact that this investigation continues to progress is a positive development for the state. It should not end until all those responsible for compromising the safety our miners are brought to justice.

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Senior reflection: Thankful to be a Mountaineer

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derrik whitlow columnist

The last five years have gone by in a blink of an eye. Knowing I am going into my last semester as an undergrad is something that I still can’t quite fathom. During the last month, we have all seen the “why I’m thankful” statuses and tweets.

I can say, without a doubt, that I am truly thankful for the way being a student here has shaped my life and the experiences being at this university has given me – from the rude chants about Pitt, to the frat parties, to the friends I have made that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. There is one thing in particular, though, that I’m thankful for that is easily overlooked by many. That

is how being a college student has shaped my view of the world. My experience here at WVU has completely changed how I view the world around me, and more importantly, my experience here has taught me to critically analyze information when it comes to making an educated decision about any given topic. Being from the state of West Virginia makes this

University an even more special place because of how much pride this state puts into their love for this university. It really is crazy to look back and realize just how much has changed from my first night at Towers to the memories running through my head as I write this column. Even before I moved to Morgantown, the love for this University was undeniably present where I grew

up in southern West Virginia. The irony is that not many people in the southern part of the state attend WVU, or any school, for that matter, so you can imagine how good of a feeling it is to say that you attend WVU and will soon be an alum. For those of you who are in the their freshman or sophomore year: make the most of the time you have, because before you

can even blink you will be going into your last semester like I am now. Make the most of the nights you have with your friends. Go to that football game even if the weather is crappy. Rush a frat or sorority if it’s something you are interested in. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, because it really does all go so much faster than you think.

Fieri vs. Wells: The latest battle in a culturally divided America david perry columnist

On Nov. 13, New York Times restaurant reviewer Pete Wells volleyed another salvo in the ongoing culture war at Guy Fieri and his new restaurant, Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar in Times Square. Wells’ harsh review of Fieri’s restaurant sparked an interesting debate in the comments section about cultural elitism and the role of criticism in art and culture. Wells formed his review around a confrontational open letter format that harshly criticized almost every aspect of Fieri’s restaurant, from the drinks to the desserts. Highlights include the description of a cocktail as having the glow of nuclear waste and the taste of formaldehyde and radiator fluid,

the roasted garlic mayonnaise as Miracle Whip with garlic in it, and the Cajun chicken as ghostly nubs of unblackened, unspiced white meat. It’s pretty entertaining and downright hilarious at times, and if it weren’t leveled at the immensely popular Fieri, it probably wouldn’t have caused too much of a stir. But Fieri is ridiculously popular for his Food Network television show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and his many fans did not appreciate what they saw as an unwarranted attack on Fieri and the Middle American food culture that he has become synonymous with. The more opinionated supporters came to Fieri’s defense in the comments section of the article. The more cynical argued that Wells used Fieri’s highprofile status to get more views and attention. Others supported Wells for

knocking Fieri down a peg and exposing him for not being a “real” chef. The review touched a raw nerve because of the divisions that exist in every artistic and cultural community between the elitist critics and, to borrow a phrase from Richard Nixon, the “silent majority” who determine the popular and, ultimately, the financial success of an artistic endeavor. Critics for the New York Times, Pitchfork and other prestigious review sites are very qualified to make judgments about the quality of a work, because they have experienced the best and worst of what a medium has to offer and almost everything in between. Their lives have been devoted to the consumption and criticism of culture, and their judgments are so respected they’ve reached the highest levels of their field.

However, their expertise, biases and ego shroud them in such a way that they sometimes lose touch with their audience. The main problem with Pitchfork in particular is that some of their most highly rated albums are so esoteric that they’re basically unlistenable. From an artistic standpoint, they may be worthwhile, but they’re so hard to enjoy it becomes pointless to try to appreciate them. Money talks, and the artists who create popular works can point to their financial success as an indicator of the quality their work have a point. If art and culture were strictly about making money, there’s no doubt that bands like Nickelback and books like Twilight are clearly the best. However, the works that succeed are either bland or inoffensive or formulated in a way that is designed to appeal to as

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tance speech. That said, even more of the best moments come when the two worlds coexist peacefully. I’m a fan of Fieri. I watch way more Food Network than I care to admit, and I like his show a lot. I went to a pizza place in Baltimore that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and not only was it cheap and fast, but also pretty delicious as well. In fairness to Wells, he attacked the execution of Fieri’s menu and not the concept of popular American cuisine. His complaints stemmed from the fact that Fieri’s food paled in comparison to the original dishes they were based upon. And no matter where you stand in the culture war, everyone loves the Harry Potter books, Kanye West and The Avengers. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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BORN TODAY This year you often feel challenged by others. As a result, you are unusually verbal and frequently get into heated discussions. Use any criticism you receive to strengthen your ideas. If you are single, you could meet your next sweetie, so be sure to check out people with care. Make plenty of time for social activities as well. If you are attached, the two of you will experience an easier year than in the recent past. You will revitalize your bond through sharing more. GEMINI is even more verbal than you are!

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Make an effort to contact someone who is alone often. This person appreciates your compassion more than you realize. Listen to what he or she has to share. Your creativity is stimulated by interacting with others. Tonight: Vanish while you can.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You know exactly how to get someone’s attention, and you put your energy where it counts. You could be surprised at how a little provocation goes a long way with a higher-up. Be sure to use diplomacy. Tonight: How about dinner for two? TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH You might be quite tied to a situation that could involve some travel. Whether the person who attracts your interest is a loved one, a friend or a professional associate, it makes no difference. You will put forth your best efforts when dealing with him or her. Tonight: Time for treats. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHHH Listen to the drumbeats. You need to be more responsive to someone who could be a bit touchy at times. If you have a problem doing this, you might want to consider changing the nature of the relationship. Clear out your to-do list quickly. Tonight: Visit with some

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Throw yourself 100 percent into whatever you need to do. Your energy is high, and your mind is keen. With this combination, you can accomplish nearly anything. Know that a loved one is coming from a caring position in a discussion, even if you do not like what you hear. Tonight: Join your friends. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Choose your words carefully when dealing with a child or a loved one. No matter what age you are, you will want to relate to the opposite sex on a friendly basis. Be aware that someone is observing you. Take care of your responsibilities. Tonight: A must appearance. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out for more information. You tend to see much more than others because you are detached and can weigh the pros and cons. Read between the lines with a loved one who might be putting him- or herself at a distance. Tonight: Act out a daydream. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Relate on a one-on-one level with others, and you could be amazed by what occurs. People will open up more, and you’ll be able to resolve

CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Early sunscreen ingredient 5 “Let’s get goin’!” 9 Put __ act 13 Tater 14 Hard to believe 15 Wine quality 16 Campground sound #1 19 Devilish toon 20 Maine-et-Loire mate 21 In-crowds 23 Campground sound #2 27 Curt refusal 29 Hot time in Maine-et-Loire 30 Renaissance painter __ Angelico 31 Like a spot in “Macbeth” 33 Pac-12 team 35 “Pretty Woman” co-songwriter 37 Some comedy sketches 42 Nov. voting time 44 Streaker in a shower 45 Remote power sources 48 City near Yorba Linda 50 Track contests 51 Campground sound #3 55 “Honor Thy Father” author 56 Sargasso Sea spawner 57 Forest’s 2006 Oscar-winning role 60 Campground sound #4 64 “__ baby!” 65 Swimmer with pups 66 POTUS backup 67 Hightail it 68 Pays (for) 69 West Point team DOWN 1 Subtle “Over here ...” 2 Polynesian capital 3 WWII German missile nickname 4 Log shaper 5 Mount Everest? 6 Capital on the island of Luzon 7 Texter’s “Holy cow!” 8 Mario Brothers console 9 16 oz. 10 Jordin Sparks/Chris Brown song covered on “Glee” 11 Desires from

12 “Iliad” wise man 17 Blood typing, e.g. 18 Wrestling pair 22 Calypso offshoot 24 Years in old Rome 25 Chit 26 Crunch source 27 Promise before a parson 28 Hawk’s cause 32 British travel feature, in the past? 34 Clean and then some 36 Philip __: 16th-century Italian saint 38 __-Tass 39 Pass target 40 Fair-hiring abbr. 41 Many AARP mems. 43 Rep. counterpart 45 Play a part, or play part 46 Genesis mountain 47 Heel-click follower 49 Dating stumbling block, perhaps

52 Jai alai basket 53 Pollux or Arcturus, to an astronomer 54 Brings down 58 Judge 59 Cosby/Culp TV series 61 www access 62 Revivalist’s prefix 63 Actress Gardner

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problems far more quickly. If you are attached, you might want to make a caring gesture toward your significant other. Tonight: Keep it light. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Others come forward and express a need to share more. Use care if their ideas involve you spending a lot of money. It could be far more costly than what is being presented. Someone you meet today could be problematic in some way. Tonight: Get errands out of the way. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You get a lot done quickly. A friendship comes through in a meeting. You always knew that this person supported your ideas, and now you are aware that there is more than just friendship between you. Approach this situation with care. Tonight: Play it relaxed. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Your mischievous side emerges, perhaps because you sense some fun on the horizon. Your creativity opens up a situation with a boss or an older friend. Relax. Worry less about time management and getting everything done. Tonight: You cannot help but be naughty! PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH Focus on a matter involving real estate and your long-term goals. For some of you, this might involve a domestic situation; for others, a professional issue. Express only the goals that are relative to the present situation. Others will support them. Tonight: Head home first. BORN TODAY Author C.S. Lewis (1898), actress Kim Delaney (1961), author Louisa May Alcott (1832)

Pearls Before Swine

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Wiz Khalifa performs at Coliseum

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Wiz Khalifa performs onstage at the Coliseum Tuesday night in Morgantown as part of ‘The 2050 Tour.’

by emily meadows a&e writer

Taylor Gang fired up the West Virginia University Coliseum when the rappers took the stage for their “2050 Tour” performance Tuesday

night. Wiz Khalifa and his Pittsburgh-based labelmates enticed a dedicated black and yellow fan following with their signature party-heavy atmosphere and “play hard” attitude. Rising act Lola Monroe kicked off the night and lent her feisty female voice to Taylor Gang. She was followed by newcomer Chevy Woods and efforts from Berner and Tuki Carter. Woods relayed tracks from his latest mixtape, “Gang Land,” to encourage red Solo cups and rowdy crowds as fans continued to trickle in just before the show’s big takeoff.

Nothing was off limits once Memphis mogul Jordan Houston, better known as Juicy J, was added to the mix. “We Trippy Mane” illuminated the backdrop as the rap veteran chanted about everything from “sizzurp” to strip clubs. Trailing back to his career roots, the member of heralded rap outfit Three Six Mafia animated fans with short revivals of some of the group’s most popular tracks, including “Stay Fly,” “Slob on my Knob” and “Poppin’ My Collar.” Making his way into the standing room audience, fan favorite Juicy J exuber-

ated his hyperactive, “turned up” persona as he trailed the front row to interact with fans beneath a smoky haze. Many rose to their feet when headliner Wiz Khalifa began his set onstage with hit single and Pittsburgh anthem “Black and Yellow,” in a distinctive version instrumentally accompanied by live back-up band members. Performing alongside an oversized bong, “packed” and decorated with its spreading wings, the rapper revealed some of the hip-hop and reggae-infused tracks from his new album, “O.N.I.F.C,” set for release Dec. 4. Khalifa had some fa-

miliarity intact to keep the tempo up with older mixtape hits like “Gangbang,” “Ink My Whole Body” and the popular party anthem, “No Sleep.” Juicy J also accompanied Wiz onstage for a few energized collaborations. WVU student Austyn Galmarini said the show certainly lived up to her expectations. “I figured it’d be a lot of people sitting and listening to the music, which there was, but I knew there would be a lot of people up and dancing, too,” Galmarini said. “It was definitely worth the money, because I’m not the biggest Wiz fan, but I do enjoy a bunch of his songs.”

Sharing the same sentiments with many, Galmarini’s favorite parts of the show were just before the grand finale. “When he did ‘Young and Wild and Free,’ everyone sang along, so it was pretty cool to hear everyone singing along with him,” Galmarini said. “And when he did the closing song, ‘Work Hard, Play Hard,’ I thought he killed it.” Taylor Gang did not disappoint at their backyard performance, and the group will continue to finish out their U.S. “2050 Tour” through the end of December. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Juicy J looks out at the audience during his performance at the Coliseum Tuesday night. Juicy J opened Wiz Khalifa’s ‘The 2050 Tour’ with other members of the ‘Taylor Gang.’

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A BALANCED EFFORT

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Freshman guard Eron Harris goes up for a dunk in West Virginia’s win against VMI. Harris finished with 10 points.

Seven Mountaineers score in double figures as West Virginia routs VMI in home opener by doug walp sports writer

Juwan Staten scored a game-high 18 points Wednesday night to lead seven Mountaineers in double figures as the West Virginia men’s basketball team routed Virginia Military Institute 94-69 in the Mountaineers’ home opener at the WVU Coliseum. Staten shot 70 percent from the field and made all four of his free-throw attempts. The sophomore transfer guard also grabbed seven rebounds to go along with three assists.

“He played a lot better,” said West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins of Staten. “He pushed the ball, which we need him to, to get us easy opportunities. I think he did more than push it; he looked up the floor better. He made his rotations and got his hands on some balls. He was also better at the defensive end.” Sophomore forward Keaton Miles scored a careerhigh 11 points off the bench, senior Deniz Kilicili chipped in 13, sophomore guard Gary Brown scored 11, and freshman guards Terry Henderson and Eron Harris each

tallied 10 in the 48th all-time meeting between the WVU and VMI. West Virginia got a season-high 36 points from its bench. “We got points in a lot of different ways,” Staten said after the game. “One thing Coach was happy with was that we created a lot of turnovers, which led to some offense. When you’re scoring, the biggest thing is to just see the ball go in the rim. Once you get a couple easy baskets, it’s easy to make shots.” Center Aaric Murray rounded out West Virginia’s scorers in double fig-

ures. The junior, also a transfer, narrowly missed his first double-double as a Mountaineer, as he put up 13 points and game-high nine rebounds, which loomed even bigger after both Dominique Rutledge and Kevin Noreen left with sprained ankles early in the first half, and Kilicli got into early foul trouble yet again. Murray and Staten both credited their familiarity with each other as part of the reason for their combined success Wednesday night. “Last year, with us not playing, we spent a lot of time together on the scout

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an early 11-6 lead over the games’ first 3:05, but the Mountaineers responded by outscoring the Keydets 42-20 during the next 16:55 to take a 17-point lead heading into the half. West Virginia quickly pushed the advantage past 20 in the early minutes of the second half, also outscoring VMI 46-38 in the second half of play. With the win, the Mountaineers improved to 95-9 all-time in season openers, and they are now 61-3 at home against nonconfer-

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by cody schuler For the 22 seniors on West Virginia’s roster, Saturday’s game against Kansas will be the last time they will ever get to play within the confines of Milan Puskar Stadium. Senior running back Shawne Alston acknowledged that while this won’t be the seniors’ last game, it will be the final one at Mountaineer Field – which means a lot to the graduating players. “Senior Day is a big day because it’s definitely the last time we’ll come out at midfield with (the seniors),” he said. “It’s definitely not our last game but it’s our last time playing on our home field.” Alston and the rest of the senior class have seen a season of dizzying heights and sickening lows. Once ranked as highly as fourth in the country, the Mountaineers went on the program’s longest losing streak in more than 25 years, falling out of the spotlight and into the bottom of the Big 12 Conference rankings. Though things looked bad, West Virginia bounced back with a win last Friday against Iowa State and earned bowl eligibility – which means the seniors have one more game to say goodbye. Alston, a Hampton, Va., native, had a season that individually mimicked the team’s roller-coaster ride of a season. In the season-opening contest against Marshall, Alston carried 16 times for 123 yards and two touchdowns – paving the way for the Mountaineers’ 69-34 drubbing of in-state rival Marshall. The following game – a matchup against FCS opponent James Madison at FedEx Field – saw another strong performance from Alston when he gained 62 yards on the ground and added another score. It was in that game, though, that Alston suffered a severe thigh bruise – an injury that would force him to miss the next five games. “There was more than one time where I thought I would never be able to play on this field again, but the grace of God helped me get back out there and just keep fighting,” Alston said. The Mountaineers compiled a 3-2 record during Alston’s absence, but the team continued to suffer after he

team,” Staten said. “We were roommates, so we got to learn about each other a little bit off the court, too. “Now, whenever I’m driving, he knows to keep his hands ready, be ready for the ball, and when he grabs rebounds, he knows that I’m the first one out and to look up for the outlet pass, so that’s kind of something that we’ve worked on – being together for the last year.” Stan Okyoke had 14points, all in the first half, to lead VMI. D.J. Covington added 12 for the Keydets, and Tim Marshall scored 11. VMI actually raced out to

Deniz Kilicli is just too strong. At least, that’s the only explanation he could think of when he was asked about the foul troubles that have been haunting him almost every game this season. “I’m too strong for people, I guess,” he said. “They just keep falling everywhere. I’m going to try to keep it as clean as possible and show my hands. “This is my body; I can’t help it. When I hit people, they fall down.” It’s something that has plagued not only Kilicli but also Aaric Murray and the rest of West Virginia’s post players through the first five

games of the year. And it’s something that needs to change if the Mountaineers want to have a successful season. At the start of the season, it looked like WVU could have one of the best frontcourt duos in the Big 12 Conference with Kilicli and Murray. It seemed as though that tandem in the post could be a perfect complement to a talented group of guards head coach Bob Huggins hasn’t had in a while. But having the talent doesn’t mean anything if they aren’t able to stay on the floor. Before his 13-point, fiverebound performance against VMI Wednesday night, Kilicli had 14 fouls and committed 14 turnovers while making just 14 shots

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Senior Shawne Alston has run for 331 yards this season despite missing four games due to a thigh bruise. returned with only limited mobility. A double-overtime loss to TCU was followed by a blowout loss at Oklahoma State and a heart-breaking home defeat against Oklahoma; Alston registered eight carries in three-game span, rushing for 16 yards and a touchdown. Alston said it was tough to watch from the sidelines as his teammates and fellow seniors struggled, but it was a time that allowed him to mature and grow – something he said was the most important thing about coming to college. “I’ve grown a lot; I tell a lot of people when I talk to recruits – or just different people – I tell them that college is where you actually transition from a boy to a man,” he said. “Your parents aren’t there all the time and you just have to do a lot of growing up. You start living in your own apartment, you have to pay bills (and) start setting up different time

management schedules – your mom isn’t waking you up for school anymore,” he said. “This is where you start your transition to a grown-up.” Last Friday, Alston returned to action in a blustery game in Ames, Iowa – more than 850 miles away from Morgantown. In a spirited effort, Alston powered through the Cyclones’ defense, picking up 130 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. That performance was indicative of how Alston said he wants to be remembered – tough, inspired and determined. “Just a hard worker,” Alston said. “I just want for – when my name comes up, everybody knows that every time I stepped on that field I gave everything I had, and also outside of football. I just strived to always be the best.” charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 2 WVU ‘right on track’ midway through season

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Senior Petra Zublasing and the No. 2 West Virginia rifle team is 9-0 this season.

by robert kreis sports writer

Halfway through the season, West Virginia rifle coach Jon Hammond has led the Mountaineers to a No. 2 ranking in the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association’s most recent poll, as well as a perfect 9-0 record. “They’re right on track, slightly above expectations,” Hammond said. “On the whole, they’re doing very good. Obviously we’ve been able to have some really good performances and shoot some really high scores so far. “I think (the team) can all be relatively pleased with how they perform.”

Good performances may be an understatement for the Mountaineers’ showings up to this point in the season. West Virginia has been spectacular on the rifle range, consistently shooting close to 4,700 – a benchmark that was unheard of only two years ago. The Mountaineers have also broken the NCAA record for a team’s score twice this season. The first came Oct. 16 against Memphis when WVU shot a 4,717. That record did not stand long. Against Ole Miss, the Mountaineers posted a 4,720 score to break their

own record. Breaking the same record twice in three weeks may seem like a common occurrence in the sport, but Hammond contends the rapid record breaking is because of the influx of talent entering the sport. “Two years ago we were the first team to break 4,700,” Hammond said. “Since then, the standard has really gone up.” West Virginia is not the only rifle team surging right now. No. 1 TCU and No. 3 Kentucky have been battling the Mountaineers as the premier rifle program this season and in recent history. “Those three teams have

all been pushing the barrier higher and higher over the last couple years,” Hammond said. “They’re right there with us. That’s enough motivation to keep working hard. “Sure we’ve shot some records and have a great record, but TCU and Kentucky are both capable of shooting high scores as well.” West Virginia will not play TCU next semester unless it faces the Horned Frogs in the NCAA championships, which is a very likely possibility. However, the Mountaineers will face off against Great American Rifle Conference rival Kentucky Feb. 2.

The Kentucky match will surely be a showdown for the ages, and the Mountaineers will rely on their greatest strength – consistency – to beat the Wildcats. Hammond attributes that consistency to the squad’s depth. “(Depth) is a huge reason for being more consistent this year than we were last year,” Hammond said. “That depth allows you to be flexible with the team, but it also creates so much more competition within the team. It raises the bar. Everyone is pushing each other. It just makes them all as individuals better, which in turn makes the team better.”

The Mountaineers’ depth has led them to their No. 2 ranking and 9-0 record, but at the midway point of the season, nothing has been accomplished yet. “It’s really nice. It shows that the team is doing well, but in many ways it doesn’t mean a whole lot to us,” Hammond said. “We want to just keep improving. We don’t really look at the record. We obviously want to win every match, but we’re really focused on continuing to improve and continuing to get better and we’ll look back at it at the end of the year.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Despite losing its chance at a national championship, No. 6 Kansas State still has plenty to play for Saturday when No. 18 Texas visits Manhattan, Kan. The Wildcats will claim the Big 12 Conference title with a victory against the Longhorns. With the title at stake, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder hasn’t had to say much to prepare his team. “They weren’t born yesterday. These are young guys that understand what’s at stake for this ball game,” Snyder said. “It’s not something I have to beat the drum on every day. They realize what’s at stake.” With a win, Snyder’s Wildcats will represent the Big 12 in the Fiesta Bowl. Last season, when Kansas State went to Austin, Texas the Wildcats beat the Longhorns 17-13 behind two touchdowns by senior quarterback Collin Klein. Jones playing best football of season for No. 11 Oklahoma Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones has thrown for a combined 1,054 yards

and nine touchdowns in his last two games against West Virginia and Oklahoma State. Two great games by Jones have led to two overtime wins for the Sooners. “Well, I’ve seen it for a long time with Landry. He’s a great quarterback – very skilled, incredible arm (and) he’s got poise,” said Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops. “The fun part, really for the whole second half of this season, is that he’s trusting all of his receivers. “When you can go through your reads and don’t have to force the ball to any one guy, it really helps you. He really trusts all of them, and he’s doing a great job reading things out and getting it to the right guys.” Receivers Kenny Stills, Justin Brown and Jalen matt sunday/the daily athenaeum Saunders have found the chemistry with Jones they Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein and the Wildcats could clinch the Big 12 Conference title with a win Saturday against will need to continue this No. 18 Texas. week when Oklahoma travels to take on TCU. bers and how important he praised his star receiver since he stepped on camhas been to the explosive this week on the Big 12 pus five years ago. We cerBaylor’s Williams a Baylor offense, Williams teleconference. tainly are not surprised by Biletnikoff finalist “It might have been a his production.” has been named a BiletBaylor wide receiver Ter- nikoff Award finalist and a question on a lot of peoLed by Williams, Bayrance Williams has hauled AFCA all-American. ples’ mind – who was go- lor will welcome in No. 23 Williams’ consistent ing to step in – but we Oklahoma State this weekin 89 passes for 1,693 yards and 12 touchdowns this contribution has come certainly knew on this end to wrap up the season. season. as no surprise to Baylor campus,” Briles said. “He’s Because of those num- head coach Art Briles, who been a workhorse ever dasports@mail.wvu.edu

swimming and diving

Mountaineers to face tough tests this weekend by austin seidel sports writer

The West Virginia divers will travel to Miami, Ohio, to take part in the Miami Invitational Nov. 29-Dec. 1, where they will face off against some of the nation’s best divers and a group from a Chinese university. “I feel that the Miami Invitational event is better suited for the team,” said West Virginia diving coach Michael Grapner. “There are a lot of very skilled divers coming to the event, and it will be a great opportunity to get these men and women ready for the Big 12 (championships).” The team comes off of an exceptional performance in the Pitt Invi-

tational, in which sophomore Haily VandePoel recorded a first-place finish in the women’s threemeter board event. On the men’s side, freshman Christian Parker and junior Richard Pokorny took first and second, respectively, in the three-meter event. Looking forward, Pokorny and Parker both hope to produce podium finishes in Miami with the Big 12 championships coming up in February of 2013. “I’ve just got to keep working on my dives and my form,” Pokorny said. “I’ve done pretty well this year, and Coach Grapner continues to tell me that I’m doing a great job, but I know I’ve got to keep work-

ing (on) things.” Pokorny will also look for Parker to follow in his veteran footsteps as he continues to impress coaches and teammates with his performances early in the season. “Christian is a great diver,” Grapner said. “He’s got a lot of raw talent, and he continues to learn and adjust with each dive and as a coach. That’s really all you can ask for. “I just hope to see him continue to improve and get more of that NCAA experience that he is still missing. The meet at Miami will help him do that.” As the Mountaineer divers take to Miami, the swimmers travel to Austin, Texas to take part in the U.S. Winter Nation-

als where senior swimmer Rachael Burnett will hope to continue her streak of first-place finishes as her career total approaches 100 wins. Burnett will not be alone in Texas, as she is joined by fellow seniors Kata Fodor, Mandie Nugent, Nikki Vetterlein, Breanna McCann, juniors Danielle Smith and Eva Burlingham, sophomores Julie Ogden and Jenelle Zee and freshman Jaimee Gillmore. “The team we are taking to Texas is going to be a strong one,” said West Virginia head coach Vic Riggs. “We have a lot of seniors and juniors and a couple of younger swimmers coming along. This event will serve as a great learning experience for them as they get

ready for (the) Big 12 and NCAAs.” With some of the Big 12’s elite swimmers attending the Winter Nationals, the event could very well serve as a precursor to the Big 12 championships in February. For the men, sophomore Daeton Davenport will be accompanied by a strong freshman force as well as red-hot sophomore Nathan Cobbe, who comes off a performance in the Pitt Invitational that earned the young swimmer a place in the Big 12’s weekly honors. Cobbe currently holds the Big 12’s second fastest 500-meter freestyle time and third best 200-meter free time. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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10 | SPORTS

Men’s basketball

Thursday November 29, 2012

cross country

Miles finding offensive rhythm by nick arthur

associate sports editor

After starting 30 games as a freshman last season, Keaton Miles was never known as a scorer. The sophomore forward from Dallas was relied upon for his defensive and rebounding abilities. In his last two outings, though, Miles has posted career highs in points. But the sudden outburst of points to his name hasn’t changed Miles’ modest mind-set. “I don’t want to talk about myself too much,” Miles said after the Mountaineers’ 94-69 win over Virginia Military Institute in their home opener Wednesday night. “I just wanted to get out there and help my team as much as possible. I just feel more comfortable in the offense.” Miles had 11 points and only missed one shot against the Keydets Wednesday night in front of 7,531 at the Coliseum. This came one game after scoring a career-high eight points against Oklahoma. The offensive outburst may have been sparked during the Old Spice Classic against the Sooners. “A guy challenged me in the OU game. He said I can’t shoot,” Miles said. “He just brought something out of me. From that point on, I’ve been feeling good.” The offensive performance hasn’t distracted Miles from producing on the defensive end of the floor. He also had seven combined steals in the games against Oklahoma and VMI. His head coach has seen improvement across the board from Miles, who is coming off the bench this season. “When you defend and rebound, the rest of it will come. Those are two things you can control, and he’s taken that to heart,” said head coach Bob Huggins.

Wvu sports info

Redshirt senior Sarah-Anne Brault finished No. 76 at the NCAA championships in Louisville, Ky.

Brault ends WVU career at NCAA championships by jon fehrens sports writer

Katie Flowers/The Daily Athenaeum

West Virginia sophomore forward Keaton Miles looks over the defense in the Mountaineeers’ game against VMI Wednesday night. “He’s rebounding the ball better. He’s passing the ball better. When you tell him to reverse the ball, he reverses the ball.” The biggest change for Miles this season as compared to last may be simple repetition. “The difference is just more experience under my belt and getting more of a feel,” Miles said. “I know everything coach Huggins wants us to do. I’m still learning, but I feel more comfortable.” Miles provided a spark

for the Mountaineers, who, with the win, avoided their first 1-4 start since 1917. Despite the arguable lack of talent from the opposition Wednesday, this was a win West Virginia desperately needed. “We’ve been struggling with chemistry,” Miles said. “No disrespect to VMI, but we’re going to have tougher opponents than them, and we need to play as a team.” As for Miles, he’s not jogging out on the blue carpet with the starters this season.

But that’s not the only thing that has changed. He’s beginning to present himself as a scoring threat to a team that has struggled mightily to score. And he couldn’t care less if he’s in the starting lineup or not. “It doesn’t really matter. If he (Huggins) wants me to come off the bench, (I can),” Miles said. “I played a lot of minutes tonight, and I came off the bench. It doesn’t matter.” nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

basketball Continued from page 7

ence teams since 2003. West Virginia outrebounded VMI 52-44, which doesn’t initially seem like a huge difference,

CARVELLI

Continued from page 7 from the field. A lot of those fouls came on the offensive end of the floor, including a technical against Oklahoma when he elbowed the Sooners’ Andrew Fitzgerald in the chin. “I don’t mean to knock anybody’s tooth out or anything,” Kilicli said. “It just looks bad, but I really don’t mean to do any of that stuff. As the year goes by, I think referees will understand that, too. I don’t push anybody; I’m just a strong guy.” Right now, the Mountaineers are struggling. Huggins hasn’t been able to find a good mix of five players to put on the floor at the same time because this year’s group is still working

In her final race wearing a West Virginia uniform, Sarah-Anne Brault finished 76th at the 2012 NCAA championships in Lousville, Ky. Brault was WVU’s lone competitor in the race, making her third-straight appearance at the NCAA meet. “It was a pretty intense environment. You get to see everyone warming up and get to see what you will be going against later in the day. I just think it is a cool place to be,” Brault said. “We went first, so the course was nice and clean for us. It’s always nice to be the first group out there. “I just tried to stay calm because there were a lot of people watching.” Being a veteran at such a big event has its advantages, and Brault used her experience of past championship races to help calm her nerves a bit before the race. “It really helps being there before. I was starstruck almost by the other cross country runners,” Brault said. “You hear about them all year, and then there they are in front of you. This time I knew what to expect so I wasn’t as nervous as I was before.”

After a week of preparing for the meet, head coach Sean Cleary made the trip to Louisville with his senior runner to offer some advice in her final race. “His message for me was ‘don’t race for the win.’ I need to trust my instincts and run my race,” Brault said. “In this kind of meet, it’s hard to tell if you are doing well, but I can’t worry about anyone else. I just need to trust my own pace.” Brault said she felt good coming into Lousville, as she was coming off her best race of the season in the regional meet and had a good week of practice. Everything seemed lined up for Brault to make a run at all-American consideration. But not competing until the tail end of the year and playing catch-up the entire season took its toll. “I felt good all week before, but I still didn’t race the race I wanted. So I did leave a little disappointed,” she said. “There wasn’t anything we did wrong; I just couldn’t race in the beginning of the year. There is nothing I could do about it.” The NCAA Championships will be the final race for West Virginia cross country this season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

but the margin eventually helped the Mountaineers control another important category: second-chance points. West Virginia scored 25 second-chance points, as compared to just five for VMI. West Virginia also changed a season-long trend

in regards to its free-throw shooting Wednesday night. The Mountaineers, who came into the game shooting just 66 percent from the charity stripe, made 17 of 21 against VMI, including their first 13 in a row.

through the process of learning how to play with one another. It doesn’t help that two of the team’s most experienced players can’t stay on the floor for more than a couple minutes at a time because they aren’t able to stay out of foul trouble. Of course, some of the calls haven’t always been clear-cut, but Huggins said not every call has gone against the Mountaineers. He said the way games have been officiated so far this year has made it easy for West Virginia – and especially the Mountaineer big men – to stay out of trouble for their physical style of play. “I’m not saying it’s just been us, but there have been instances where guys go to the basket and there’s a foul and no one touches them,”

Huggins said. “You get four (fouls). The fifth one, you’re out. You’ve got four fouls ... I think we all know you’re going to get some because you play hard, so you can’t afford to make dumb ones.” Last night’s game was another example of how the absence of WVU’s post players can hurt the team. When Kilicli committed two fouls within the first three minutes of the game, Huggins brought him back to the bench and the Mountaineers struggled at times before eventually pulling away from the inferior Keydets. While it was able to get away with that Wednesday, West Virginia won’t be playing teams like VMI all season and it will be important to keep them on the court agianst tougher non-conference opponents and Big 12 competition. If the Mountaineers want to continue to have success and make another trip to the NCAA tournament like they have in the last five years under Huggins, it will have to change the way players like Kilicli and Murray play. Although they can’t change their physical style of play because that’s a big reason that they’re so good, they have to find ways to play smarter and stay on the floor. This team has the potential to be very successful because of the amount of talent on the roster. But in order to live up to that potential, Kilicli and Murray are going to need to be on the court as much as possible.

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