The DA 10-30-2012

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

“Little good is accomplished without controversy, and no civic evil is ever defeated without publicity.”

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Tuesday October 30, 2012

Volume 125, Issue 52

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Students question WVU as landlord By carlee Lammers City Editor

Following last week’s West Virginia University announcement of its $14.6 million Sunnyside land purchase, many residents have been left confused and angered. As of Oct. 26, tenants in the purchased properties are no longer subject to a landlord, but rather to the University. “Now we have to report

to the University for everything. They’re our landlord now. So, now we have to report to the University police and all that,” said Najeen Guest, a WVU junior and Grant Avenue resident. Student residents said they were disappointed with the apparent lack of transparency and poor communication between landlords, the University and tenants of the properties. “All my landlord said was

‘the University will be in touch with you.’ And that’s it, and he’s not talking to us about anything else,” Guest said. Sophomore civil engineering student Greg Pais said since the announcement he hasn’t heard from his landlord regarding the matter. “My friend sent us the article from the West Virginia legislature page that had the whole document. I was kind of confused,”

he said. “Our landlord still hasn’t even told us. He has still not said anything. Our landlord still hasn’t said a word.” Sophomore criminology student Chris McConaghia said he wishes the University went public about the plans to residents earlier. “I feel like maybe they should have told us this in the beginning of the year that this had a chance of happening instead of a month before. I don’t see

the difference between moving out now or in May. You’re not going to get that much built,” he said. “My landlord just sent us an email saying they sold our property. That was it.” University spokesperson Becky Lofstead said since WVU now owns the lease for the properties, it assumes the responsibilities of the properties. “This does mean that the University is, more or less, the landlord at this stage,”

she said. Lofstead said until construction begins, University resources will be utilized in the area. “Also, our University Police will be patrolling the area as well,” she said. “Since the University is responsible now for the leases and the housing, our University Police will have a larger presence there.”

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HERE COMES SANDY

Matt Sunday/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Much like the rest of the East Coast, Morgantown saw the effects of superstorm Sandy as early as Monday morning.

Sandy makes way up East Coast, hitting Morgantown on its way; Tomblin declares State of Emergency By Carlee Lammers City Editor

Matt Sunday/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Customers stocked up on items, such as bread, in anticipation of Sandy’s impact at the Walmart on 4H Camp Road, which lies just outside of Morgantown.

WELLWVU helps students combat flu By Kaity Wilson Staff Writer

WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health is working to help students stay healthy at an affordable price during this flu season. WELLWVU will offer influenza shots for $15 to those with a valid WVU ID today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

in the Mountainlair. According to WELLWVU, flu season is usually November through March, and each year a new variety of the virus appears. “Getting a vaccine is one of the most important measures in flu prevention,” said WELLWVU

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by kaity wilson staff writer

A documentary showing featuring award-winning photographer Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock and videographer/multimedia producer Andrew Breese has been cancelled as a result of inclement weather. The screening of the documentary was originally scheduled for Monday, but according to press releases, it will be rescheduled at a

later date. Lock and Breese documented the stories of military life, war and world cultures for the general public, as well as the military’s historical record, through their work at the Defense Media Activity organization. The presentation is entitled “Combat and Conflict: Through the Lens of the Military” and is part of the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism’s “Future of Media – NOW” se-

DON’T GET SANDY

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There are a variety of things you can do to stay safe during the latest storm. OPINION PAGE 4

Inquire about paid positions at The Daily Athenaeum at DA-editor@mail.wvu.edu or pick up an application at our office at 284 Prospect St.

News: 1, 2, 3, 6 Opinion: 4 A&E: 7, 8, 9 Sports: 10, 12, 13 Campus Calendar: 5 Puzzles: 5 Classifieds: 11

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Documentary displays ups, downs of military life

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RAIN / WIND

West Virginia University and City of Morgantown officials are urging residents in Monongalia and surrounding areas to take precautions as tropical storm Sandy approaches. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and wind to the area today. Narvel Weese, WVU’s vice president of administration and finance, said the University rarely closes entirely; however, he urges students and employees to use good judgment in deciding whether or not to attend classes or come to work based on the road and weather conditions in their individual locations. Weese said in the event the University does close, many units will remain operational, including dining and residence hall services, roads and grounds crews, libraries and other facilities. If power is lost and the PRT is shut down, the University is prepared to run buses as necessary, he said. According to weather.com, Morgantown is under a high wind warning until noon Tuesday and a flood watch until 7 p.m. Tuesday. A flood watch indicates, according to current forecasts, there is potential for flooding in the area. According to weather.com, “prolonged and occasionally heavy rain associated with post-tropical storm Sandy may cause flooding. Two inches or more of rain will lead to flooding

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ries, which explores current and evolving forms of media being practiced by journalists, professional communicators and nontraditional storytellers. “As the school’s programs evolve with the changing media industry, we want our students to be versed in the variety of opportunities available to them as storytellers and communicators,” said SOJ Dean Maryanne Reed. “This particular event will

ON THE INSIDE The West Virginia men’s soccer team had its final home game of the season canceled yesterday as visiting Stony Brook was unable to make the trip due to weather complications. SPORTS PAGE 10

expose them to the highquality work being produced by the military and show them how the government and other organizations are utilizing journalistic techniques and technologies to tell their own stories – no longer just relying on the media to do it for them,” Reed said. The pair’s position as members of the military gives them a unique way of

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LET’S GET STARTED The No. 17 West Virginia women’s basketball team will scrimmage AldersonBroaddus at the WVU Coliseum tonight. SPORTS PAGE 10


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