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Wednesday March 13, 2013
Volume 125, Issue 116
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City sounds alarm on area pollution By Laura Clark, Kelsea Lynch & Matthew Fouty Correspondents
Students who walk down Beechurst Avenue on a daily basis are taking their lives in their own hands – and it has nothing to do with getting hit by a car. Health is being compromised daily by the noxious fumes emitted by all vehicles backed up at stoplights in Morgantown and by the old, coal-powered plants scattered across the city’s
landscape. In fact, the air pollution throughout Morgantown is so bad the city is close to failing the air-quality standards required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to city officials. If the city falls into a category know as non-attainment, it could lose federal funding. Without that funding, it would be difficult for Morgantown to put together a plan to meet air quality standards. The federal funds at risk here are also used to
maintain the city’s roads, as well as other improvement initiatives. “If [non-attainment] happens, the EPA says we can’t use any federal money for anything other than cleaning up air quality,” said Jeff Mikorski, Morgantown’s interim City Manager. The main pollutant of Morgantown’s air is sulfur dioxide, which comes from the burning of coal and crude oil in coal-powered plants in and around the city, experts said.
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The American Medical Women’s Association will host its seventh annual Run For Cover 5K Sunday to raise money for the Bartlett House. The race will begin at 2 p.m. outside the Student Recreation Center. No prior registration is required to participate. “We’ve had this event for seven years, and it’s a pretty standard 5K,” said Nicole Shockcor, AMWA president. “You can sign up the day of. Bring a check or cash. It’s just 20 bucks, and it includes a T-shirt.” New for this year, the race will move from Star City to the Rec Center, providing runners with a more enjoyable course. “It’s a bit of a challenging course – some of it is uphill, some of it is flat,” Shockcor said. “You get to run around the CAC and a lot of the gardens. You can’t beat WVU; it’s a beautiful campus.” The proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly toward the Bartlett House, a University Avenue homeless shelter. “I’ve only been in Mor-
gantown for about a year, and just walking downtown, I’ve noticed a lot of homeless people on the street that don’t really have a place to go,” said AMWA vice president Jaime Singh. “I think we need to be more sympathetic towards those who are less fortunate than ourselves, and I think the Bartlett House is trying to do that,” she said. “We’re happy to organize this fundraiser to try to donate money to them.” Medical students at WVU go to the Bartlett House every other Thursday to provide check-ups as part of their practice. The Run For Cover will be a way for the students to give back to the Bartlett House for helping them work toward their medical careers. “We have this program called Mushroom, and every other Thursday, a couple of medical students go out to do eye exams, foot exams and light chest and lung exams on the homeless people at the Bartlett House,” Singh said. “It gives us practice as medical students, and that’s how we interact with
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Maniacs to host Big 12 tournament watch party By Summer Ratcliff Staff writer
Tonight the West Virginia University men’s basketball team will take on the Red Raiders of Texas Tech in their inaugural appearance in the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament. The Mountaineer Maniacs will host a Big 12 watch party in collaboration with Residential Education, Mountainlair Programming and Coca-Cola, as an opportunity for students across campus to come together in support of their team. The game will be shown on multiple TV screens throughout the Gold and Blue Rooms in the Evansdale Residential Complex at 7 p.m. Sonja Wilson, senior programming administrator for Mountainlair programming said the watch party will be an excellent opportunity for students to join with fellow Mountaineer fans to cheer for the
team. “We planned this event so our students can come together to watch our Mountaineers play,” Wilson said. “Some students may live in places where they don’t get the appropriate channels to watch the game or perhaps they want to be in a place where they don’t have to watch alone.” All who attend are asked to help the environment by bringing two empty cans or bottles to recycle. For each donation, students will have their name entered into a drawing for 12 prizes donated by Coca-Cola. The prizes include a bicycle, a Coca-Cola couch and four Visa gift cards ranging from $75-150. The Maniacs will provide free Papa John’s pizza and a Qdoba Mexican Grill burrito bar to all attendees. Coca-Cola will provide beverages. Maniacs Director Chris
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The Rack, located in the Mountainlair, anonymously provides students with canned foods and other toiletries.
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Attending college can be hard – even harder if a student can’t afford to buy food. That’s why West Virginia University hosts The Rack. Implemented in the fall of 2010, The Rack, WVU’s student food bank, is available to all students. The food pantry was developed based on the growing number of hungry and/or homeless college students in Morgantown. “The Rack project needs more publicity to spread the message of our service to students who are facing financial difficulties and struggling with hunger,” said Jacque Dooley, WVU program director of Student Organizations. “We need to reach the students in need who are attending WVU.” Dooley believes WVU has put in a great amount of effort to notify students of the food bank through emails, posters and newspaper articles, but not as many students know about it as they should. “We emailed the deans of the colleges to say, ‘Hey, if you notice a student behaving in a strange manner, perhaps hungry, let them know we have services available for them,’” Dooley said. Not only does The Rack stock nonperishable food items like pasta, peanut butter and canned vegetables, but it also stocks personal hygiene items like soap, razors and shampoo. The foods and toiletries are provided by students, staff and faculty members and other Morgantown residents. The WVU Greek community and the USDA also play a big role in supplying the bank. “Sometimes the parents of exchange students will send a check in to help the cause,” said junior Andrea DeJong, a student Rack worker. “Many student organizations and
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The Rack has a variety of nonperishable food items.
Site allows ‘grumbling’ about campus issues by megan calderado staff writer
In an attempt to bridge the communication gap between students and school administration, West Virginia University has just joined a website called Campus Grumble to solve on campus issues. Campus Grumble is an anonymous and free online platform for students to submit ideas, suggestions or complaints about the University they feel should be heard. “It’s like a suggestion box ...
on steroids. It helps students make rapid changes on campus by giving them the ability to anonymously ‘grumble’ about issues,” said John Kirkpatrick, Campus Grumble president and founder. Kirkpatrick and fellow Wake Forest University graduates came up with Campus Grumble during a group project their senior year. They realized issues on campus would go weeks on end without being solved, simply because students didn’t know who to go to or were ignored
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of coal, and they can cause lung damage. “It [sulfur dioxide] can irritate your lungs, as will particulates. Both can cause asthma and bronchitis,” McCawley said. Studies show that all of these pollutants can cause asthma attacks, lung disease and exacerbate heart conditions. Children are among the most vulnerable victims of air pollution, in large
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basis also contibutes to the problem. Motor vehicles not only emit sulfur dioxide but other pollutants, as well. Particulate matter, or tiny particles of dust, soot and ash, also pollute Morgantown’s air, according to Michael McCawley, associate research professor for the Department of Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences at West Virginia University. These particulates are emitted from vehicle exhaust as well as the burning
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Run for Cover to benefit Bartlett House By Jacob Bojesson
Another significant pollutant in Morgantown is ground-level ozone, according to McCawley. This dangerous ozone is created by chemical reactions from fumes released by cars, trucks and other vehicles. Ground-level ozone is what is referred to as “smog.” Ozone levels are worse on hot, sunny days, but can also be high on cold days when it snows. The amount of traffic within city limits on a daily
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by the administration. Kirkpatrick said the problem he and his colleagues experienced on campus was an infestation of bees on the patio of one of the busiest buildings. “We had nobody to really tell about the problem, because it fell between the cracks in terms of which administrator to contact,” Kirkpatrick said. Once an issue is “grumbled,” students can “mumble” a post or vote for it. As issues get more student sup-
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port, Campus Grumble then personally reaches out to University administration and student government to bring the issues to their attention. West Virginia University is one of only six schools currently on Campus Grumble. Being from West Virginia and a life-long WVU sports fan, Kirkpatrick said he hopes it can solve everyday issues as well as issues with tickets for games.
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ALL OR NOTHING The West Virginia men’s basketball team is looking for some magic in the BIg 12 Conference Tournament. SPORTS PAGE 9
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Idling cars from Morgantown’s growing traffic congestion contribute to the city’s air pollution problem.
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part because of their faster breathing rates and still-developing lungs. West Virginia has a higher percentage of children suffering from asthma than the rest of the country, McCawley said. He said about 25 percent of children in West Virginia have asthma, compared to approximately 8 percent
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Continued from page 1 Although only six schools are “grumbling” right now, Kirkpatrick and his team hope to eventually have all 6,000 two- and four-year institutions of higher learning using the site. “We have a lot of work to
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Continued from page 1 Northrup encourages all students to come together to show their Mountaineer pride by attending the watch party. “Conference tournament time is always an exciting time to be a Mountaineer sports fan,” Northrup said. “This year being our
nationwide. Addressing Morgantown’s traffic problem would be the first step toward combating the city’s air pollution, Mikorski said. One possible solution would be to ban freshmen at WVU from bringing their cars to campus, as many other schools do. Another big step is to improve the University’s public transit systems, like the PRT and Mountainline buses. Limiting the number of
commercial vehicles driving through Morgantown could be another solution to the problem. “We’re seeing something like 11,000 vehicles a day coming from commercial sectors,” said James Kotcon, associate professor of Plant & Soil Science. But Mikorski said the city council does not have the ability to limit the number of commercial vehicles on its streets; a decision like that would have to be made at a
state level. He said the city recently replaced all of its traffic lights with more efficient LED lights to save the city on its electric bills. ”We have worked to reduce our carbon footprint,” Mikorski said. Another suggestion the University considered would be to tear down the coalpowered plant along the Mon River. Built in 1989 despite the objections of many resi-
dents, the plant is currently not in compliance with EPA regulations, and some researchers believe it would be far cheaper for the University to get its electricity from natural gas than from burning coal. Closing the coal-powered plant along the river would also mean far fewer coalcarrying trucks lumbering through city limits, which hold up traffic and release sulfur dioxide and diesel fumes.
City officials said it will take a combined effort of both the city and the University to truly improve Morgantown’s air quality. McCawley said he believes individual participation is also key to improving Morgantown’s polluted air. “I would hope that people would be smart enough on their own behalf to make where they are living much more liveable,” he said.
do, but in five years, we aim to have every college student in America grumbling his or her asses off on Campus Grumble,” Kirkpatrick said. So far they have gotten requests to be added from 54 colleges and universities, and they have two schools, Wake Forest University and Bethany College, in which more than 15 percent of the stu-
dent body is actively using Campus Grumble. The WVU Campus Grumble page currently has about 15 grumbles, ranging from a lack of recycling stations on campus to constantly broken elevators to people “harassing” students for a cause outside of the Mountainlair. “In the past we’ve seen students submit grumbles
about popular issues like lack of student parking spaces all the way to off-the-wall problems, like how many meal swipes a fast food chicken sandwich should be,” Kirkpatrick said. He was also surprised to find students were often able to solve one anothers’ problems in the comments on the issues.
“At first, I thought it would just be people complaining, but I think it is actually very helpful,” said a student at Bethany College. “I was pleasantly surprised when I found that our students were writing intelligently about issues and genuinely trying to find solutions.” So instead of complaining to a friend about daily trans-
portation issues or the menu in a dining hall, students can now formally band together online in order to get their voices heard and problems solved. To learn more or post your own grumble, visit Campus Grumble at www.campusgrumble.com.
first time competing in the Big 12 makes it that much more special and memorable.” Northrup said he believes the event will provide students with a fun opportunity to come together and watch the tournament – without having to travel to Kansas. “I encourage all students to come out and be a part of this great event. Between
the game, food, friends and prizes, this will be a great experience for all students.” For questions regarding the Big 12 watch party, contact Wilson at Sonja.Wilson@mail.wvu.edu. If the Mountaineers top Texas Tech, they will continue in tournament play and face Kansas Thursday at 3 p.m.
because I know there are a lot of serious runners out there,” she said. “I really hope we can hit $2,000 this year. The Bartlett House has done so much for us as a School of Medicine community.” The Run For Cover is the main fundraiser of the year for AMWA. The organization hosts several events each year, and works to raise awareness of is-
sues concerning women’s health. “It’s a club that promotes topics and healthrelated issues that pertain to women,” Shockcor said. “There are a lot of disparities, not just in the health care field, and our group target ways that we can help out and maybe do things better.”
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Continued from page 1 them.” Last year’s race raised more than $1,000, and Shockcor said she is hoping to break that number this year. “We’ve tried to alleviate some of the costs, and I hope people don’t think that we’re trying to skip out on having a good 5k race,
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clubs on campus also donate food to the pantry.” Students can also pick up perishable food items, like meat and produce, from the Gaskins House at 709 N. High St. Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-5 p.m. All other items are available Monday through Friday in the Student Organizations wing of the
Mountainlair. “The Rack is very successful. We get shipments in once a month, and they go pretty quickly,” said junior Aimee Williams, a student Rack worker. Dooley believes though The Rack could be more widely publicized through word-of-mouth, it has been successful overall and is setting an example for other universities. “I’ve had over 20 institutions throughout the United
States contact me, the latest being Vanderbilt, and a food bank in Texas who wants to distribute a program like this in colleges throughout the state,” Dooley said. At the end of the day, she feels it is important to the WVU community to seek out less-fortunate students and lend a helping hand. “It’s our job to reach out to those who are really in need,” Dooley said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
CORRECTION Due to a reporting error in Monday’s edition of The Daily Athenaeum, a quote concerning experiences with apartheid in South Africa was incorrectly attributed to Thina Maqubela. The statement was actually said by Maputi Botlhole, another South African student attending the African Monologues event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Black smoke from chapel chimney: No pope yet
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A giant monitor in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, shows cardinals praying Tuesday. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Tuesday, signaling that cardinals had failed on their first vote of the papal conclave to choose a new leader for the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics and their troubled church. Surrounded by Michelangelo’s imposing frescoes imagining the beginning and the end of the world, cardinals locked themselves into the chapel following a final appeal for unity to heal the divisions that have been exposed by Pope Benedict XVI’s shocking resignation and revelations of corruption and mismanagement in the Vatican bureaucracy. Led by prelates holding a crucifix and candles, the 115 scarlet-robed prelates chanted the Litany of Saints, the hypnotic Gre-
gorian chant imploring the intercession of the saints to guide their voting, before the master of liturgical ceremonies intoned “Extra omnes” or “all out” and closed the heavy wooden doors. Outside, thousands of people braved cold night rain and packed St. Peter’s Square, eyes fixed on the narrow chimney poking out of the Sistine Chapel roof. They were rewarded some three hours after the conclave began when thick black smoke billowed out of the chimney, signaling that no pope had been elected. The cardinals now return to the Vatican hotel for the night and resume voting Wednesday morning. Benedict XVI’s surprise resignation has thrown the church into turmoil and exposed deep divisions
among cardinals grappling with whether they need a manager to clean up the Vatican’s dysfunctional bureaucracy or a pastor who can inspire Catholics at a time of waning faith and growing secularism. The leading contenders for pope have fallen into one of the two camps, with Cardinal Angelo Scola, seen as favored by those hoping to shake up the powerful Vatican bureaucracy, and Brazilian Cardinal Odilo Scherer, favored by Vaticanbased insiders who have defended the status quo. Other names included Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, who heads the Vatican’s powerful office for bishops, and U.S. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the exuberant archbishop of New York. Before Tuesday’s conclave a Mass was held at St.
Peter’s Basilica for the general public and the cardinals. In an appeal, the dean of the College of Cardinals, retired Cardinal Angelo Sodano, called for unity within the church, asking the cardinal electors to put their differences aside for the good of the church and the future pope. “Each of us is therefore called to cooperate with the Successor of Peter, the visible foundation of such an ecclesial unity,” Sodano said. He said the job of pope is to be merciful, charitable and “tirelessly promote justice and peace.” He was interrupted by applause from the pews – not so much from the cardinals – when he referred to the “beloved and venerated” Benedict XVI and his “brilliant” pontificate. Sitting in the front row
was Benedict’s longtime aide, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, who reported that Benedict was watching the proceedings from the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, according to a Vatican spokesman the Rev. Thomas Rosica. For over a week, the cardinals have met privately to try to figure out who among them has the stuff to be pope and what his priorities should be. But they ended the debate on Monday with questions still unanswered, and many cardinals predicting a drawn-out election that will further expose the church’s divisions. The conclave proceeds in silence, with no formal debate, behind closed doors. During the discussions, Vatican-based cardinals defended their administration against complaints that
they have been indifferent to the needs of cardinals in the field, according to leaks from the proceedings in the Italian media. At one point on Monday, the Brazilian head of one Vatican office reportedly drew applause for challenging the Vatican No. 2, who has been blamed for most of the bureaucracy’s administrative failings. “Let us pray for the cardinals who are to elect the Roman pontiff,” read one of the prayers during the Mass. “May the Lord fill them with his Holy Spirit with understanding and good counsel, wisdom and discernment.” In his final radio address before being sequestered, Dolan on Tuesday said a certain calm had taken hold over him, as if “this gentle Roman rain is a sign of the grace of the Holy Spirit coming upon us.”
Myanmar protesters reject official report in favor of continuing mine project YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Opponents of a nearly $1 billion copper mine in northwestern Myanmar expressed outrage Tuesday over a government-ordered report that said the project should continue and that refrained from demanding punishment for police involved in a violent crackdown on protesters. Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi chaired the investigation commission that produced the report, which was released Monday night. It could pose a problem for Suu Kyi by identifying her with the pro-growth policies of the government against the interests of grassroots people’s movements. President Thein Sein appointed the commission after police cracked down on protesters at the Letpadaung mine Nov. 29, leaving scores hospitalized with serious burns. Most of the people burned were Buddhist monks. Thwe Thwe Win, a protest leader, said Tuesday that demonstrations will resume. “I am very dissatisfied, and it is unacceptable,” she said. “There is no clause that will punish anyone who had ordered the violent crackdown. Action should be taken against the person who gave the order.” Suu Kyi is scheduled to travel to the mine area, in Monywa township, 760 kilometers (450 miles) north of Yangon, to talk with the protesting villagers Wednesday. Protesters say the mine, a joint venture between China’s Wan Bao mining company and a Myanmar military conglomerate, causes environmental, social and health problems and should be shut down. The report said the operation should not be halted, even as it acknowledged that the mine lacked strong environmental protection measures and would not create more jobs for local people. The report said scrapping
said the smoke bombs do not generally create a flame but the phosphorus in them can sometimes burn flammable materials within an 8-meter (8-yard) radius. In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Tuesday the U.S. opposes the use of phosphorus to control crowds, and it has urged the government to ensure that its security forces exercise maximum restraint and protect the freedom of assembly in accordance with international standards. Asked about how the incident reflects on the country’s reforms, Nuland told reportap
A Buddhist monk buys a state-run newspaper with a report by an investigation commission on an incident at Latpadaung copper mine, in Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday. the mine could create tension with China and could discourage badly needed foreign investment. Those seeking to stop the project contend that the $997 million joint venture deal, signed in May 2010, did not undergo parliamentary scrutiny because it was concluded under the previous military regime. Many in Myanmar remain suspicious of the military and regard China as an aggressive and exploitative investor that helped support its rule. “The commission should think about the welfare of their own people, poor local villagers, rather than good relations with China,” Thwe Thwe said. Aung Thein, an activist lawyer who works with the protesters, said the assertion that the contract should be honored to maintain good relations was “meaningless.” “Some people are afraid of China, but the people in general are not, and they don’t feel any obligation toward China,” he said. The November crackdown was the biggest use of force against protesters in Myanmar since Thein Sein’s re-
formist government took office in March 2011. The military junta that led Myanmar for the previous five decades frequently crushed political dissent. The use of incendiary devices by the police in the middle of the night to break up the 11-day occupation of mine property had outraged many people, especially because most of the burned were Buddhist monks. The authorities had said they used water cannon, tear
gas and smoke grenades to break up the protest. A separate, independent report released last month by a Myanmar lawyers network and an international human rights group said police dispersed the protesters by using white phosphorous, an incendiary agent generally used in war to create smokescreens. The report released Monday acknowledged that smoke bombs containing phosphorous were used. It
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ers: “It’s not secret that this is a work in progress in Burma.” She said the U.S. would continue a “rigorous” dialogue on human rights with Myanmar, including on police conduct. Senior police told the commission that they used the same smoke bombs during monk-led protests in 2007 – the demonstrations known as the Saffron Revolution – and they didn’t cause any burns then. The commission faulted the police force for failing to understand how the smoke bombs worked and recommended that police receive riot-control training.
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Another mining accident Another week. Another West Virginia coal mining accident. Another opportunity for West Virginia’s leadership to feign outrage at the coal industry’s ongoing neglect of safety regulations. Yesterday, thick smoke, possibly from a fire, forced a mine in Blacksville, W.Va., located here in Monongalia County, to evacuate than 100
of its employees. According to Consol Energy, the operator of the mine, there were no injuries, and the source of the smoke has not been determined. Nonetheless, this incident easily could have resulted in severe injuries, or worse. Moreover, it is the latest in a string of incidents that continue to shed light on West Virginia’s dangerous neglect
of coal-mining safety. Last month, 44-year-old John Myles was killed in a mining accident in Raleigh County. He was the sixth miner to die in West Virginia since November. West Virginia had more deaths from coal-mining accidents than any other state last year. This trend is unacceptable, and it reveals a troubling pattern of inaction on
the part of state regulators. Unfortunately, it is not surprising the same politicians who accept millions of dollars from coal industry executives fail to properly regulate the coal industry. How many more accidents must take place for our state’s leadership to accept they are not merely isolated incidents that can be dismissed?
Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities as a result of this latest accident. If the state doesn’t take bold action to enforce safety standards that will prevent accidents, we can only hope the miners working during the next accident will be lucky enough to face a similar fate. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Advancing our efforts to address climate change akhil mathew Harvard political review
The lack of action to address climate change is perhaps the biggest political failure of the last two decades. Researchers have grown more and more certain that carbon dioxide emissions cause global warming, and extreme weather, such as Hurricane Sandy, has become the norm. But prominent political figures have downplayed or denied climate change and blocked any hopes of meaningful legislation. Our “progressive” president barely mentioned it in his campaign. So monstrous has this dysfunction been that even the World Bank recently issued stern warnings of the dangers of the 4 degree temperature rise for which we are on track. At the root of this dysfunction is a twisted distribution of power in Washington. There are those who will gain from continued carbon dioxide emissions, and those who will lose. The winners—fossil fuel companies—contribute heavily to our politicians’ campaigns and fund front groups to distort public perceptions. The losers—the rest of us, and posterity—have been too distracted with more immediate problems like the economy to fight back with our smaller though more numerous voices. Conversely, much of the environmental movement has been asleep at the wheel. Classical environmentalism has been about individual actions. Recycle. Buy a Smart car. Or, as Jimmy Carter once suggested, put on a sweater. It is important to promote these actions, but as Bill McKibben points out, a crusade for cardigans won’t help if we can’t get a carbon cap or tax. We need instead a civil movement that translates into legislation. We need greater
Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D, points at a illustration of existing pipeline, while speaking at a news conference about the Keystone XL oil pipeline on Capitol Hill in Washington. action. That’s why a couple of Saturdays ago, several classmates and I joined over 40,000 people gathered around the Washington Monument for the largest demonstration on climate change in U.S. history. The “Forward on Climate” rally focused on protesting the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. But it portrayed modern environmentalism as something deeper, as a movement for social justice in the tradition of civil rights. To start the rally, speakers reminded us of the stakes. Green jobs advocate and former White
House advisor Van Jones warned, “This is the last minute in the last quarter in the biggest, most important game humanity has ever played.” Addressing his remarks to President Obama, Jones warned that approval of the Keystone XL pipeline would damage his legacy and his credibility, comparing it to a “fuse on a carbon bomb” while receiving loud cheers. Speakers consistently portrayed climate change as an issue of of social justice, as one where human lives and futures are at stake. As First Nation Chief Jackie Thomas put it, “If we destroy this land,
we will destroy ourselves.” That’s the power of this new approach to environmentalism that 350.org in particular has helped to mold. It’s no longer about turning off the lights and being satisfied with that. It’s about fighting against climate change for what this is—a civil rights issue, a justice issue, and an existential threat. It’s about solidarity with indigeneous peoples, about student protests for university divestment, and about—already—civil disobedience. (We didn’t break any laws, but many of the organizers did a few days earlier when they handcuffed them-
selves to the White House.) One may be wary of the more activist side of environmentalism. But Rev. Lennox Yearwood recognized the stakes when he compared the rally to the March on Washington: “While they were fighting for equality, we are fighting for existence.” After the rally, we marched 40,000 strong down to the White House, holding signs over our heads to form a symbolic human pipeline. Chanting “This is what democracy looks like,” to keep up our energy in the wintry weather, we filled the streets for two hours. It
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was too bad that President Obama was out of town— ironically enough, golfing with fossil fuel executives. As climate activist and 350.org founder Bill McKibben declared, “All I ever wanted to see was a movement of people to stop climate change, and now I’ve seen it.” With 40,000 people marching on the White House, with hundreds of fossil fuel divestment campaigns picking up steam on campuses across the U.S., and with celebrities getting themselves arrested to protest the Keystone XL pipeline, here’s hoping it’s not too late.
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I was at a party last weekend when, inevitably, the pros and cons of Taylor Swift came up. Citing her singing and song-writing ability as pros, someone finally made the cliche joke about Taylor’s multiple relationship partners. According to Taylor Swift Wiki (yes, it’s a real thing), Taylor is confirmed to have dated no fewer than six men as of October 2012, not including her debat-
ably legitimate relationship with Harry Styles or the rumors about her Ed Sheeran. In other words, since 2008, she has had a new boyfriend approximately every seven months or so. In comparison, we have the also talented and wellknown actress/singer Miley Cyrus, who has been in a stable relationship with her fiance for nearly four years now. However, Cyrus is more infamous for her faults, like dressing provocatively, cursing and smoking weed. Meanwhile, Swift flies under the radar and is associated with nothing but girly
dresses and a girl-nextdoor attitude to go along with it. While I apologize for the mundane celebrity gossip, the difference between Taylor and Miley – and the way the public views them – is something I see on a fairly regular basis here at West Virginia University. Take, for instance, a group of girls going out for a night on High Street. If the weather is warm (and even sometimes when it’s not), short skirts, tight shirts and dresses commonly make appearances at the clubs and pizza places around campus. And, depending on the way the girl acts,
her clothes, her hair and makeup, many people may consider her more sexually provocative than she may actually be. On the other hand, I know girls who have never slept with a boy, yet because of their revealing clothes and carefree attitude – especially when it comes to drinking, drugs and cursing – they are often targeted for one-night stands and casual hookups. The same goes for boys as well. There is a boy in my chemistry class who is a fan of the faux hawk and tight T-shirt, yet maintains an excellent GPA and is in a committed relationship.
On the flip side, I know a seemingly straight-laced guy who maintained an average of one hookup every two weeks. These two types of people – and I’m not saying that one is necessarily better than the other – show that the way we present ourselves to the world is a huge aspect of the overall impression we give. We all have the ability to choose what we wear, what we say and what we do with our free time, and we all have the right to live whatever life makes us happiest. But often these decisions may inadvertently lead us down a path we wouldn’t
expect. For instance, my friend with the tight clothes and overly-easygoing attitude couldn’t figure out why she was always propositioned for hookups but never for a real date. I’ll admit there are days when putting on a tight dress and going out with friends sounds like a blast. And sometimes, when I forget an assignment or I stub my toe, I swear like a sailor. But just remember that the way the public views you, however incorrectly, can have real and significant effects on your life. Just ask Taylor and Miley.
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123 Pleasant Street primed for intense ‘Werk Out’ BY HUnter Homistek A&E Editor
Psychedelic dance rock outfit The Werks with opening support from Pittsburgh-based group Jazzam will perform at 123 Pleasant Street tonight at 10 p.m. A national powerhouse in the dance rock scene, The Werks bring a highenergy brand of music scarcely matched on the local level, and this event is primed to get packed and rowdy. “This is the only The Werks show within four hours of Morgantown, and these guys bring many traveling fans,� said event promoter Adam Payne. “I wouldn’t count on tickets being available for long.� The Werks’ drummer and vocalist Rob Chafin said the group enjoys a particularly strong response from college towns. “Our music’s ver y friendly to college students,� Chafin said. “It’s very eclectic sounding, so there’s really something for everybody.� While Chafin noted a wide range of influences among the group’s four members, he said The Werks is ultimately all about producing a fun, dance-friendly atmosphere.
“We typically try to maintain a dance-party feel to the night,� Chafin said. “College students are very receptive to that, more so than others, so I expect the show to be great.� The Werks are no strangers to Morgantown, either. They previously played 123 Pleasant Street in February 2012 and have looked forward to returning to the venue. “We played there once before, and it was really great,� Chafin said. “Everyone was really into it, so we’re really, really excited to get back into Morgantown.� Between these Morgantown performances, The Werks took to the road to promote their work – a tactic that has led to their rapid growth and nationwide recognition. “The Werks have taken the blueprint that many former Midwest acts have by constantly touring and creating their own festival, ‘The Werk Out,’� Payne said. “They stay connected with their fans through their live shows, and their following has grown immensely over the last few years.� Before The Werks take the stage, Jazzam will look to warm up the Morgantown crowd with its own blend of funky, groove-
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“Jazzam has a deep history in the Pittsburgh jam scene, and the new version, dubbed Jazzam 2.0, is even more electrifying than previous lineups,� Payne said. “These guys are smooth when they jam because of the saxophone and keys, but when they want to take you to space,
it’s countdown to blastoff.� For fans of a dance-party atmosphere supplemented by some of the finest live music within the dance rock genre, tonight’s concert at 123 is sure to please. Don’t take it from me, though. Let Chafin guide your way to the show. “Do you like epic dance
parties? If you do, you need to come down. Our crowds are always dancing, and you won’t be disappointed.� There will be a $10 cover charge for tonight’s show, and concertgoers must be 18 years old to attend. hunter.homistek@mail.wvu.edu
Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence relay authenticity via Internet videos NEW YORK (AP) — Mila Kunis’ stardom went up a notch last week, and you would think it’s because she stars in the biggest movie of the year so far. But “Oz the Great and Powerful,� which debuted with $79.1 million at the box office, had little to do with the sudden rush of adulation that engulfed Kunis. Instead, it was a seven-minute viral video that’s been watched more than 10 million times and blogged about the world over. The “Great and Powerful� isn’t Oz, but the Internet, which can burnish a star’s image just as it can destroy it.
The video, you’ve surely seen by now, is from a press junket interview for “Oz� with a young BBC radio personality, Chris Stark. Stark begins by announcing he’s “petrified� at doing such an interview for the first time. But he’s obviously quite comfortable as his own version of Hugh Grant, charmingly peppering Kunis with questions about pub drinking, his local soccer club in Watford and a theoretical day out together. He expects to earn “massive lad points,� he says. Kunis is exceptionally winning: She happily goes along, eager for a break from a day
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would expect the award – a mountain peak for any actress – would have been the dominant conversation the next day about the 22-year-old Lawrence. But more than the Academy Award, she was lauded online for her backstage demeanor. Facing reporters, she confessed to taking a shot beforehand, flashed the middle finger and laughed at herself for falling on the stairs on her way to the stage. She was perfectly self-deprecating and unpolished. Millions watched videos of her backstage, and more than 5 million viewed an ABC News interview with Lawrence from later than evening. It captured Lawrence’s astonished reaction when Jack Nicholson introduced himself to her. A Lawrence mythology was in full flourish. Another Oscar-winner, the director Ang Lee, was captured after the Academy Awards in an Instagram photo. The tuxedoclad director of “Life of Pi� was candidly spied clutching his statuette in one hand, and chomping on an In-N-Out burger in the other. Vanity Fair declared “Even housing an In-N-Out Burger is adorable when Ang Lee does it.� Seemingly candid moments have long been manufactured for good publicity, and it’s likely some stars will try to take advantage with their own fake Zapruder-like videos. And for every genuine video that stokes a star’s image, there are dozens of embarrassing cell phone clips and TMZ “gotcha� moments that make most celebrities more cautious.
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Jennifer Lawrence makes reporters laugh during her post-Oscars press conference. Becoming a meme holds a lot more risk than reward. Certainly, Tom Cruise would rather certain Scientology videos hadn’t hit the Internet. It’s unlikely Angelina Jolie was pleased her right leg became a star in its own right after the 2011 Oscars. Alec Baldwin detested that private phone messages from him to his daughter leaked online. (Charlie Sheen appeared to love every bit of his “Winning,� but few stars desire the same kind of publicity.) Even Gosling, who also became a meme that flaunted his sensitivity
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with photo captions beginning “Hey Girl,� is ambivalent about the Internet. In a recent interview, he said the experience of the street video made him hesitant to get involved, “even if it’s the right thing to do.� “The Internet has just become a bit of a minefield,� he said. “I try not to go in there. It’s funny, I think about that time Fabio was on a rollercoaster and got hit in the face with a pigeon. I think about that a lot. I feel like that pigeon. I’m the pigeon and the Internet is Fabio’s face.�
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Bit.Trip ‘Runner2’ incorporates music into gameplay jamie carbone a&e writer
Music in video games has always been an interesting thing. While games rarely feature big-name composers like John Williams or Hans Zimmer, many games have tunes people are unlikely to forget. Then there are games like the “Bit.Trip” series, where the music is part of the gameplay in a way that is truly entertaining. Basically, imagine a world in which every action the player takes accentuates the level’s rhythm, with levels designed to combine the level’s music with the player’s action to create a proper tune. Words do not do this idea justice; it is like trying to describe to someone why Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch’s music is just so swell. Still, with that concept in mind, developer Gainax Games released their first true sequel that focuses on this idea, “Bit.Trip Presents Runner2: Feature Legend of Rhythm Alien.” Players once again take the role of Commander Video, the hero of all “Bit. Trip” games who has been separated from his friends
and must run, jump, kick and dance his way back to them. Unlike previous games in the series, which had an ‘80s, pixelated look, “Runner2” looks like it was designed around a children’s Saturday-morning cartoon show, boasting colorful backgrounds and smooth character designs. To complement the cartoon look, the entire game is wonderfully narrated by Charles Martinet, known for his work in “Skyrim” and “Super Mario Bros.,” where he has voiced the titular hero since “Super Mario 64.” In each level, Commander Video’s goal is to run to the end, dodging enemies, collecting gold and point multipliers and generally just trying to survive. This game is unique in that Commander Video doesn’t have any real way of defeating his enemies and must instead rely on jumping and sliding to avoid them. While he is capable of kicking, that action can only be performed to destroy walls and will kill him if done to an enemy. Thankfully, if Commander Video does take damage, the player is sent back to the beginning of
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man-pickle, and while they all use the same basic controls, each character has a unique way of jumping and kicking, a fact which adds a personal touch. Granted, if you’re playing as Unkle Dill, maybe you’re looking for a personal touch. Still, for first-time players I would suggest downloading the demo and seeing if this game is your speed, as
describing it doesn’t capture the spirit of the game, nor does it capture the frustration you are likely to feel trying to get a perfect score on every level. Seriously, if you have rage issues, look elsewhere. If you enjoy great level design, wonderful music and reverse mermaids, though, this game is for you. If you don’t enjoy those things, what is wrong with
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Public figure private information leaked online, including first lady, Jay-Z and head of FBI LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first lady and the Vice President are among the latest public figures to have their private information posted on a mysterious website, and the Secret Service has joined the investigation into the postings that include documents from people ranging from rapper Jay-Z to the head of the FBI. The site includes Social Security numbers, credit reports, addresses and phone numbers. It bears an Internet suffix originally assigned to the
Soviet Union, and many of the pages feature unflattering pictures or taunting messages of the person featured. Others whose information is posted include pop star Britney Spears, Attorney General Eric Holder, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both the FBI and the Secret Service said Tuesday they were investigating the site. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said he had “no assessments to
offer” on the situation and referred questions to the Secret Service, which wouldn’t provide further details. The site grew from 11 names to 18 in the first 24 hours since it became public, with its operator adding additional features to count the number of visitors and a link to a Twitter account. It offers no explanation about why the targets were selected or how the information was obtained. The Twitter account includes an anti-police message in Russian.
Social Security numbers posted on Jay-Z, Mel Gibson and others matched records in public databases. Social Security numbers are not public records, although they used to be included in some court filings. Many courts require the information be redacted from filings since the numbers can be used to steal a person’s identity and open credit accounts in their name. Los Angeles police also are investigating, trying to determine how information was obtained, includ-
ing the address and credit report of Police Chief Charlie Beck. Cmdr. Andrew Smith said confidential information on top police officials has been posted online at least twice before. “People get mad at us, go on the Internet and try to find information about us, and post it all on one site,” Smith said. “The best word I can use to describe it is creepy,” he said about the practice. “It’s a creepy thing to do.” Frank Preciado, assistant officer in charge at the
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The Gluck Theatre of the Mountainlair was filled with rock music Monday evening, as The Williams Band played live during U92’s Morgantown Sound broadcast. Instead of having one frontman, the four members of the band uniquely share responsibilities.Bassist and singer Jonny Southern, lead guitarist Brian William Jump, rhythmic guitarist Bryan William Kinney and drummer Brett Staggs all share vocalist roles as well as songwriting roles. “The ethos of the band is truly socialistic,” William Jump said. “There is no leader, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.” Staggs also agrees that sharing the vocal role works well for the band. “We all sort of embody the perfect range in our comfort zone that creates a four-part harmony,” Staggs said. “So, we each have our obvious place to sing.” The group has only been together for about three years. Prior to that, they had a variety of versions, names and members before finding Staggs as the last member and settling on The Williams Band. This does not discredit the deep camaraderie among the members, though. William Jump, William Kinney and Southern have been playing together for more than 12 years, and William Jump and William Kinney have been friends since eighth grade. This is obvious as you listen to them play and communicate. When they’re not joking
around or laughing with one another, they’re playing their classic Americana rock, which creates a chill, yet energetic vibe that anyone can enjoy. With similarities to groups such as The Beatles, Tom Petty, The Kings of Leon, Zac Brown Band and Radiohead, the group posseses their own unique sound with a mix of Southern rock and alternative. Their original sound added to the uniqueness of Morgantown Sound’s radio show. “Every Monday it’s something completely different,” Southern said. “You go from a band playing acoustics and singing to a crazy death metal band where it sounds like a pterodactyl and bigfoot are trying to hurt my feelings. You know what I mean? It’s just awesome.” The group actually played on the Morgantown Sound radio show 10 years ago as a different group but with William Jump, William Kinney and Southern all in tow. One song the group played Monday evening, “Last Breath of Your Love,” they played 10 years ago on the show, as well. The group also played many songs from their new EP, “Calmer Than You Are,” produced by Sean McDonald, who has also produced albums for Jewel, The Clarks and Sinead O’Connor. Starting off with songs such as “Ragtime Girl” gave The Williams Band a rock, yet funky and soulful vibe that made me immediately want to start tapping my foot. As the group moved into lighter, more laid-back songs such as “Places I Pass Through” and “Stick
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Bryan William Kinney showcases his vocals.
Around A Little Longer,” the versatility of the group was displayed. It’s hard to categorize The Williams Band into a specific rock genre, as they embody many different styles in their music supplying for a sound any rock enthusiast will enjoy. With the song “Calmer Than You Are,” the group showcases Southern’s strong vocals as well as their ability to change from a slow, chill tempo to a quick, energetic jam in a matter of seconds. “Women,” another song from the group, showed off William Kinney’s vocals, as well. The group hoped to make more Morgantown connections while playing Monday night. “We’d like to get invited back to play again or at any of the venues around the city,” Staggs said. They also showed an interest in doing acoustic events as well, such as house parties. As they begin to branch out from Pittsburgh, the group plans to perform at a few upcoming summer festivals as well as begin work on another recording project in the near future. They also recently signed with a licensing agent for media purposes. “Keeping a band together is a tricky endeavor,” William Jump said. “It’s not like we have some sort of delusions of superstardom, but I think it’s more about just keeping the ball rolling, so we can all have a safe place for our songs to land. “We just want to keep playing.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
Jonny Southern, bassist and vocalist, performs on Morgantown Sound.
Brian William Jump, right, and Brett Staggs of The Williams Band play in the Gluck Theatre.
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West Virginia set to take on Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament by doug walp sports writer
It’s all come down to this for the West Virginia men’s basketball team as the looming Big 12 tournament almost certainly represents the Mountaineers’ only chance of extending their season this year. With a potential National Invitation tournament selection virtually unreachable because of the Mountaineers’ overall record, West Virginia (13-18, 6-12) needs to win its conference tournament during this inaugural campaign in the Big 12 in order to pick up an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament. The road through the Big 12 tournament begins today in Kansas City against the Red Raiders of Texas Tech (10-19, 3-15). Fortunately for the Mountaineers, though, they defeated Texas Tech in both regular-season meetings – which also happened to be the first two meetings between the new conference opponents. On the other hand, West Virginia has also lost a season-worst six consecutive games heading into their first-ever Big 12
tournament. But according to senior forward Deniz Kilicli, who was named to this year’s allBig 12 honorable mention team, the Mountaineers actually found a little cohesion and some confidence during the second half of a 83-74 loss to Iowa State – a game in which the Mountaineers nearly erased a 27-point advantage in less than 15 minutes. “This gave me so much hope, this comeback,” Kilici said after the game. “I think next week, we can make a run. You never know. It’s 0-0 now. So, if you can put all the B.S. behind and just do what we do, I think we’ll be just fine. “We just can’t start the way we start. If we started better, I think we’ll be just fine.” Unfortunately, West Virginia has yet to get off to a really great start against the Red Raiders in either of the two previous meetings, despite sweeping the regularseason series. In the first meeting between WVU and Texas Tech, the Mountaineers used a strong second half to close out Texas Tech 7761 on its home floor, but then West Virginia nearly
collapsed in the second half of the game in Morgantown, barely surviving (66-64) when a potential game-winning 3-pointer for Texas Tech just grazed the rim as time expired. Kilicli scored a careerhigh 25 points in that contest and the senior will have more at stake than most in Wednesday’s game, as it could potentially represent his final collegiate game. He’ll need help from fellow all-Big 12 honorable mention honoree freshman guard Eron Harris. The Mountaineers are one of the few power six conference teams without a double-digit scorer, but Harris is knocking on the door at 9.9 points per game. He’s also been more effective as the season and conference play have rolled on; the freshman is averaging 12.5 points per contest in league play. Harris has also scored at least 23 points in two of West Virginia’s last four games, and like Kilicli, he was adamant that the Mountaineers need to simply start games with more urgency from the opening tip. “If we played the way we played in this second half in
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WVU head coach Bob Huggins argues with an official during Saturday’s regular season finale against Iowa State. the first half, we would blow teams out,” Harris said. “But we have to have that attitude the whole game. You can’t come out and play lackadaisically because it’s 0-0. We’ve got to come out like there’s two minutes to go and we’re down. “Play like we’re down 20 from the start. Not 0-0. That’s going to be our focus, and if we do that ... everybody’s seen how we can be at our best. We can be one of the best teams in the nation at our best. It’s just up to us.” Even West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins, who
Spring practice exciting for young players by cody schuler managing editor
As the Mountaineers wrapped up day two of spring practice Tuesday, head coach Dana Holgorsen reminded everyone there is still plenty of work to be done before the team can begin to establish who its key contributors will be. “After the second day of non-padded practice, there isn’t a tremendous amount to report on,” he said. “It will be a couple weeks before we can build some sort of depth chart.” Holgorsen also said with some new players and coaches, he felt he was preparing for his first season as head coach of the Mountaineers, not his third. “It feels as though we just got here, so to speak. Some staff is new; we have some new bodies out there – some young bodies (and) guys who haven’t made plays yet,” he said. “I will say this: from a coaching standpoint, it feels like it’s the first day on the job. Offensively, we have so many positions open. We have some new coaches in here and have some new philosophies,” he said. “There’s a lot of open competition for positions and some scheme discussions that are open, as well. We are taking it slow and trying to promote the best way to do some specific things.” It has been well-documented the Mountaineers will enter next season with-
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WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen instructs a player during spring practice. out the star-studded triumvirate of quarterback Geno Smith and wide receivers Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey. The departure of those players and the rest of the seniors from last season may result in some difficulties, but Holgorsen said the turnover of talent is nothing new and something that makes opportunities for players who hadn’t gotten them before.
“Everybody gets up in arms thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, how are these guys going to play football without these guys who are going to be drafted in the NFL?’ It happens every year, and in every different program across the country you lose people and you try to move forward,” he said. “This gives younger guys the opportunity to step up and believe that they are the guy. That naturally hap-
pens – guys get older and get more reps, but also, the burden is on their shoulders to become better players. I’m looking forward to seeing which guys those are going to be.” The competition to replace Geno Smith at the quarterback position is one of the most popular topics surrounding this team as it breaks for spring camp. Holgorsen said the wait isn’t over for determining the starter at that position or numerous other voids on the depth chart. “We have a plan, and we are just going to go out there and play football and evaluate guys,” he said. “We will try to put them in position to be successful and assemble some sort of depth chart. That depth chart will change when we add 20 guys in the summer.” All things considered, Holgorsen said spring practice has already provided his team and staff with something it has been longing for all winter – the opportunity to play football. “On all three sides of the ball, it’s pretty fresh, and it’s pretty energetic; the guys are eager, and I would say the same thing from a coaching standpoint, as well,” he said. “We are excited about getting to work every day. We are excited about getting to coach these guys, and I think it will be a fun and productive spring going forward.” charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu
has publicly berated his team all season for their inability to compete on a regular basis, isn’t throwing in the towel yet on this season despite the fact he’s never had a lower winning percentage at the helm of any team during his 31 years coaching basketball. “I tried to explain to them before the game, it’s never too late as long as you have the conference tournament,” Huggins said. “As long as you’re still standing, you might as well fight.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Madness is in the air It’s March. Anything can happen. As the Big 12 Conference tournament begins tonight, West Virginia sits one loss away from ending its most disappointing season since veteran head coach Bob Huggins took the helm five seasons ago. The Mountaineers have been beaten by more than 24 points three separate times this season – the most in a single campaign since 2003. They’re currently riding a six-game losing streak and have yet to defeat a major conference school with a winning record. But, despite the lack of execution and underachievement, West Virginia still has a chance to achieve the goal all other schools want to achieve: to make the NCAA tournament and have a shot at cutting down the nets. That’s the beauty of March, isn’t it? The low-major conference teams’ seasons don’t even matter until their conference tournaments. Only one team from those conferences earns the automatic bid for the tournament champion. I’m am by no means saying West Virginia will win every game of the Big 12 tournament this week and cut down the nets in Kansas City. I’m just saying the Mountaineers aren’t dead yet and are just four wins away from their sixth straight appearance in the NCAA tournament. You’re probably saying, “Well, duh. Every other major conference team still has a chance. What’s the point, Nick?” The point is, March is the best time of the year in terms of sports and gives every team a chance to erase all the wrongdoings and failures they’ve had throughout the season. It gives the teams like West Virginia – who were picked to finish sixth in the Big 12 preseason poll and were receiving votes in the preseason top 25 poll – to begin the season. Just this past weekend, the Liberty Flames won the Big South Conference championship to submit their automatic bid in the
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BASEBALL
WVU defeats Pitt 8-7, records 100th win against Panthers by kevin hooker sports writer
Junior designated hitter Matt Frazer hit 4 for 5 with two home runs and five RBIs to end the Mountaineers’ three-game losing streak with an 8-7 victory over Pittsburgh Tuesday night. It was the Mountaineers’ 100th victory over Pittsburgh. Junior first baseman Ryan McBroom finished with three hits and one RBI, and junior left fielder Jacob Rice added two hits and two runs. “ There were some heated words between both teams,” said head coach Randy Mazey on the Pittsburgh-West Vir-
ginia rivalry. “But that was a good win for us. Grinding a game like that on the road is always a good win.” The game was tied 7-7 heading into the ninth inning, but Rice began a oneout rally with a single to right field, then advanced to second base on a wild pitch. Following a Frazer single and intentional walk to Ryan Tuntland, junior shortstop Michael Constantini kno cke d in the game-winning run. WVU starting pitcher Zach Bargeron only lasted 1.1 innings, allowing one run on one hit, with one strikeout and two walks. Relief pitcher Ryan Tezak allowed one run on one hit
in three innings of work. Freshman pitcher Pascal Paul earned his first win as a Mountaineer, striking out the final two batters of the game. Paul pitched 1.2 winnings in relief, allowing no runs, one hit and three strikeouts. Frazer and McBroom combined for seven of the Mountaineers’ 13 hits. “We got some guys in the middle of the lineup that really need to be productive for us, and he’s one of them,” Mazey said of Frazier. “If (Frazier and McBroom) get hot at the right time, those two guys could single-handedly carry our team.” West Virginia improved its record to 7-9 with the win.
“We didn’t play great at the end; we walked some guys, but we got a win in a game that we hadn’t been getting wins in,” Mazey said. The Panthers, who trailed 7-3 at one point, scored four runs and sent 10 batters to the plate in the eighth inning. Pitt used solo home runs from Sam Parente and Elvin Soto to narrow the deficit. The Mountaineers will open Big 12 Conference play this weekend as they travel to Kansas State for a three-game series. Links to live video, stats and radio broadcasts will be available though WVUsports. com. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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The West Virginia women’s tennis team will enter its inaugural Big 12 Conference season on an impressive three-game winning streak after beating California (Pa.) 7-0 Friday and Rutgers 6-1 Saturday. West Virginia head coach Tina Samara said her team needs to keep its eyes focused on the difficult road ahead. “It’s not necessarily winning – it’s who we’re beating,” Samara said. “That’s what I’ve always stressed; I want to make a schedule that wasn’t just matches that we’re supposed to win. “(They’re) not really big deal wins if you’re supposed to (win),” she said. In both matches this weekend, the doubles point was incredibly important. Against California, freshman Hailey Barrett teamed up with sophomore Ikttesh Cha-
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had struggled on the No. 1 singles’ court, where she faced the opponents best player each match, but the Louisiana-Lafayette transfer has rolled to three victories in her last three matches – something Samara said shows her toughness. “She really fought, because I think most of them (were) three sets,” she said. “That just shows the character that we knew she would bring into this program. “The wins are really important for her, because at that spot confidence is so much of it, and every team’s number one kid that we’re going to see is going to be confident, so I’m just really happy that she got these wins heading into Big 12 play.” The Mountaineers’ schedule does not get any easier with TCU and Baylor coming to Morgantown to introduce West Virginia to Big 12 tennis, but this
win streak has given all the Mountaineers a new kind of confidence. Samara said it wasn’t just winning, but also how the team is going about winning. “I think, more than just winning, it’s who we’re beating that should really help this team understand and believe that they are better than they’ve been before, and they’re going in the right direction,” she said. “I honestly believe the matches we’ve played leading up to this are the reason why we’ve played so well. “I don’t think we can be in a much better place than we are right now.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Due to an editorial error, the tennis recap published in Tuesday’s edition of the DA was incorrect. West Virginia defeated Marshall this season 6-1. We are sorry for the misinformation.
WRESTLING
Season comes to end after Big 12 Championships by jon fehrens sports writer
The 2012-13 wrestling season came to a close for many athletes this weekend in the Big 12 championships held in Stillwater, Okla., but the journey for a national championship is still alive for several Mountaineers. Shane Young, Bubba Scheffel and Lance Byrson all placed within the top three of their respective classes and will now wait until Wednesday for the NCAA selection show to know their fate. West Virginia head coach Craig Turnbull said the team’s trip to Oklahoma proved beneficial for his squad. “I liked our energy on our
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second trip back to Oklahoma. This is a great place to wrestle; it is a great venue, and I think we competed well,” he said. “This was a great tournament and was a great experience for our program.” Young finished third in the 125-pound bracket by defeating Oklahoma’s Kyle Garcia. Young would later be defeated in the semifinal round to the runner-up of the tournament, Ryak Finch of Iowa State, by a score of 2-1. Since Young did not win his weight class, which is an automatic qualifier for the NCAA championships, he will be in the group watching the selection show to know if he received an atlarge bid. Young finished the season with a record of 13-4.
“It’s never a good feeling leaving a decision like this up to someone else, but we feel good about Young’s position. He is ranked No. 29 in the coaches poll and has a number of quality of wins this season,” Turnbull said. Also placing in the top three of his weight class was freshman Bubba Scheffel (174-pound class). In the third-place consolation round, Scheffel held a commanding 6-1 lead over his opponent, Kyle Detmer, in the closing minutes of the match Scheffel was able to work his way to a win by fall. Lance Byrson was the final wrestler to finish in the top three for West Virginia after he defeated Matt Reed of Oklahoma for the second time this season in the
184-pound weight class. Junior Nathan Pennesi did not compete in the Big 12 championships after medically defaulting both his matches Saturday. \Pennesi, who is the top-ranked wrestler for West Virginia, has to hope his body of the work during the regular season will be enough to earn him an at-large bid. “Pennesi has a strong resume and has a gold standard. He should be very strong in the eyes of the selection committee,” Turnbull said. The four wrestlers will learn their fate Wednesday at 6 p.m., and the NCAA championships will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, March 21-23.
They also became just the second team ever with 20 losses to go dancing. The Mountaineers will begin the trek toward the unexpected tonight at 6 p.m. against Texas Tech – a team they’ve beaten twice this season by an average of 9 points each meeting.
The bottom line is: crazier things have happened than a 17-loss West Virginia team winning four straight games in the conference tournament. Again, I don’t expect the Mountaineers to come close to winning the Big 12 tournament this week.
But don’t give up hope on anything during this special time of year that is March Madness, and embrace the excitement. March gives the underdogs an opportunity to cement their mark on history.
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1/BR WANTED TO SUBLET @ Copper Beech. $695/mo, no deposit required. Bus to Downtown. E-mail k.orsinger@comcast.net for more info.
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2/BR APARTMENT FOR RENT. 500 EAST Prospect. Available May. $300/month per person + utilities. NO PETS. 304-692-7587. 2BR. Near Mario’s Fishbowl. W/D, D/W, A/C. Call 304-594-1200. bckrentals.com 3BR on 51 West Park Ave. WD, parking, all are included. $375/each. 304-680-1313 ACROSS RUBY/STADIUM. INGLEWOOD BLVD. Efficiency Apt. 1 and 2BR. Available May 15th or August Lease. Free Parking. W/D in building. No smoking, No pets. Call 304-276-5233. APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Three 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, condos located on Creekside Drive, off West Run Road (North Hills) in Morgantown, within minutes of hospital and WVU. All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer in units. $600.00 per month with $300.00 security deposit. Telephone Jeff at 304-290-8571. Available 5/15. 3BR, 2BTH, WD, parking, big kitchen, ceiling fans. $375/each includes everything. 304-685-4593 AVAILABLE 5/2013. 3 bedroom house. Recently remodeled. Partially furnished. Close to campus. Off-street parking. 304-296-8801.
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Between Campuses 1-2 BR. Outstanding, Private, Spacious & Attractive Furnished & Unfurnished * AC, WW, DW, Bath & 1/2 * Laundry on Site * Water & Parking Included * WiFi Access * No Pets * Lease and Deposit
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MATURE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LIVE near Law School. This like-new building includes 2BR, 2Bath. $850/mo +utilities. No Pets. 304-685-9300.
Includes: Furniture, utilities, W/D, work out room, elevator
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LARGE, UNFURNISHED 3/BR apartment. Close to campus/hospitals. Large Deck, appliances, WD hook-up, off-street parking. No pets. $800/mo+utilities. 304-594-2225
1BR apartments $745/month
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STAR CITY 2BR 1BTH. Large carpeted D/W, W/D, gas, AC. No pets/smoking. Off street parking. $600 plus util. 304-692-1821 STEWART ST. AVAILABLE MAY: 1,2,4 BR Apartments $475-$1200 month. All utilities included. Parking, W/D. No Pets. 304-288-6374 WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN. 2BR, 1 1/2 BTH, Laundry Room, Parking Permit. 501 Beverly Ave. $830 plus util. 304-685-9300
ROOMMATES MALE ROOMMATE WANTED to share 3BR, furnished apartment near campus. 830 Naomi Street. $425/month including utilities & off street parking. No Pets. Call: 724-785-5909
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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 1 & 2BR apts on Spruce St. Available May. 304-365-2787 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 1 BR APT WESTOVER Available May. $475 month, most utilities included. W/D. No Pets. 304-288-6374 1, 2, 3 & 4BR. Short walk to campus/downtown. Quiet neighborhood rent includes utilities and W/D. Lease/deposit 304-292-5714 1, 2, and 3BR APARTMENTS. UTILITIES INCLUDED. 1, 2 and 3 BR Apts. 3 BR Houses. Prime downtown location. 304-288-8955. 2 BEDROOM. Walk to campus. Parking, Lease/deposit + utilities. No Pets. Avail. June 1st. Max Rentals 304-291-8423 2 BR 2 BA conveniently located above the Varsity Club near stadium & hospitals. Includes W/D, D/W, microwave, 24 hr maintenance, central air, and off street parking. No Pets! $400/person plus utilities. For appt. call 304-599-0200 1-3 BR’s. Stewart St. area. Available May. Starting $350/p. 304-296-7400.
BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. 2-3-4/BR Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available May 20th. 304-241-4607. If no answer: 282-0136.
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BRAND NEW! Luxury 3 BR’s. Jones Place. $625/person incl. garbage, water & parking. 500 steps to Life Sciences. Call 304-296-7400. EFF., 1 & 2 BR Close to Hospital/Stadium. Free Parking. No Pets. May, June, July & August Leases. Utilities Included w/Eff. $495.00 & 1BR $575.00, 2BR $700.00 plus elec/water. A/C, W/D and D/W. STADIUM VIEW 304-598-7368
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2 Bedroom 6 Bedroom 8 Bedroom $475 per person plus utilities Offstreet parking Garage parking Spectacular view of Downtown & Campus
NO PETS All Located close to Downtown & Hospitals Several within walking distance to campus LOCATIONS Idlewood St., Lewis St., Irwin St., Stewart St. Coming this Spring Protzman St.
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FURNISHED HOUSES * A MUST SEE 4 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 full baths, new furnishings, Built-in kitchen, D/W, Microwave, New W/W carpet, Washer/Dryer, Porch, 8 min walk to main campus. Off-street Parking. NO PETS. 304-296-7476 www.perilliapartments.com BATTELLE AVE, QUIET STREET, 5/minute walk to Mountainlair. W/D, Off-street-parking, 3/BR $435/all/utils included w/allowance. ,1/BR $535 304-685-8170 Avail May 15 WELL-MAINTAINED 3/BR HOUSE UNIT. Located close to main campus. 836 Naomi St. W/D, Microwave, D/W, Free off-street parking. $425/mo/per person plus utilities. No Pets. Call Rick 724-984-1396.
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UNFURNISHED HOUSES 4 BR 2.5 BATHS NICE TOWNHOUSE for rent on Astor Ave., available immediately. No pets. $400/per bedroom+deposit. Call 304-594-9292 for details. 2BR HOUSE on Beverly Ave. Walk to class. 2 parking spaces. $1200/mth plus utilities. No pets. Available May 15th. 304-376-4962 3BR 2 1/2BTH newer townhouse, walking distance to Medical Center, close to Evansdale Campus and Law School, 2 oversized car garage. 304-288-2499 sjikic@yahoo.com
HELP WANTED BARTENDING UP TO $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Training available. Age 18 plus. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285 CADDIES WANTED. Rated by Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” and “the Number 1 Course in the State of West Virginia”, Pikewood National G.C. has positions available for caddies. Candidates should be in good physical condition, enjoy the game of golf, and be available to work Monday thru Sunday. Caddie positions offer part time work with flexible hours, and great wages. This is a great opportunity for the golf enthusiast to be close to the game. interested persons should contact Chris McGinnis at (304)864-3312. Mr. C’s WISEGUY CAFE looking for part-time cook and delivery driver. Phone 304.599.3636 or 304.288.2200 OHIOPYLE TRADING POST AND RIVER TOURS is looking for river guides as well as store employees. No experience needed. Call 724-329-1450 or visit www.ohiopyletradingpost.com TRAVEL LODGE looking for night Audit Clerk. Behind Evansdale McDonalds. 304-599-4850
4/BR HOUSE FOR RENT on Charles Ave. $1400/mo ($350 per person) + utilities. No pets. Available May 23. Call 304-692-7587.
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Scandal costs for Penn State top $41 million STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has released a document sought by some of its critics detailing the agreement with former FBI director Louis Freeh to investigate the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, a review that cost the school about $8.1 million. Including the bill to pay Freeh, Penn State’s total costs associated with the scandal topped $41 million as of the end of December, the university disclosed Monday on a website. The monthly financial update provided more itemization for certain costs, including the Freeh report. The update also counted the first of five annual $12 million installments — paid in December — that would ul-
timately cover the $60 million fine from the NCAA as part of landmark sanctions for the scandal. Some vocal alumni had called on university leadership to release itemized costs, in part to promote transparency. Those critics had also asked the university to release the letter of agreement, or “engagement letter” with Freeh, that outlined the scope and responsibilities of the former FBI director in leading the internal investigation into the scandal. The letter from Freeh was signed Dec. 2, 2011 by thenboard chair Steve Garban and trustee Kenneth Frazier, who headed the trustees committee to which Freeh reported.
Freeh concluded that Paterno and three school administrators acted to conceal allegations against Sandusky to protect the school’s image. The administrators have vehemently denied the findings. Paterno died in January 2012. Last month, an exhaustive critique commissioned by his family called Freeh’s findings inaccurate and unfounded, and resulted in a “rush to injustice.” That review raised new questions about the report and the university’s handling of the findings from the alumni critics, some ex-players and a handful of trustees including the outspoken Anthony Lubrano. In particular, Lubrano has said the school should ask
for a refund from Freeh because the investigation was not full or complete The engagement letter outlined that Freeh’s findings would cover why there were failures to report; who knew about allegations; and how the allegations were handled by trustees, administrators, coaches and other staff. The report “also will provide recommendations ... for actions to be taken to attempt to ensure that those and similar failures to not occur again,” read the letter posted by Penn State. The school has said the findings were used to improve Penn State operations — including how the trustees govern — and that it was not within Freeh’s scope to
review actions or motives of other entities. Lubrano joined the board in July, eight months after the scandal started. He praised the school for releasing the letter, but said “In my view, pointing to the recommendations is a deflection of the real issue. “The real issue is that Freeh did not deliver what he was engaged to deliver, what he was paid to provide,” Lubrano said Monday in a phone interview. School spokesman Dave La Torre said the letter was released after multiple requests from alumni, and that “the board thought it was appropriate to do so.” He declined comment when asked if the release of the letter might answer
questions from critics. In a statement, the alumni watchdog group Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship said the engagement letter’s release was important because it showed the Freeh team’s obligation was to the trustees and not the school itself, and that the report should be reviewed by the public and NCAA in a “far different light.” The board, as the university’s governing body, brought in Freeh for the school, the school said in a statement through La Torre. They were not separate entities, and “there is no inherent conflict of interest between the governing body of an organization and the organization itself,” the statement said.
Kansas, Kansas State favored as Big 12 tournament opens in KC KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Kansas tied for the regular-season Big 12 title. That doesn’t mean they feel very good about themselves entering the league tournament. The Wildcats lost a road game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, while the Jayhawks were routed by Baylor a few hours later in a game that would have given them the outright title. Consider it proof that the Big 12 tournament, which starts Wednesday night at Sprint Center, promises to be among the most intriguing and unpredictable in conference history. “I’ve never seen the league better, with more teams that can win your league tournament, than we have now,” said the Jayhawks’ Bill Self, whose team has won five of the last seven editions. “Not very often you go in and say, ‘Well, I think that team can positively win three games in a row,’” Self said, “and there are six teams that can win three games in a row.” Maybe more. Maybe even some that can win four in
Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber talks with his team during a timeout against Oklahoma State in Stillwater. a row. Seventh-seeded Texas, which is 0-6 in Big 12 tournament title games, faces league newcomer TCU on the opening night. The Longhorns have won three of their last four after a disastrous start to the season, their improved play coinciding with the return of
star guard Myck Kabongo. “I think this tournament may be the most competitive we’ve ever had, because there’s a lot of team that go into it thinking, ‘We have to do some work,’” Texas coach Rick Barnes said. “We know what’s there. We need to win, it’s plain and simple, and not just one game. For
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us to do what we set out the year to do, we have to win the tournament.” That’s the same situation that Texas Tech and league newcomer West Virginia are in as they prepare to play the other Wednesday night game. The winner advances to play top-seeded Kansas, while the Texas-TCU win-
ner gets No. 2 seed Kansas State in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The other quarterfinals are already set. Third-seeded Oklahoma State faces sixth-seeded Baylor, which is coming off that eye-opening victory over the Jayhawks. But at 18-13 overall, the Bears are still desperately chasing marquee wins if they want to reach the NCAA tournament for the third time in four years. “All season long, I’ve said there is parity in college basketball,” Baylor coach Scott Drew said. “Our team can beat anybody in the nation, and as everybody has shown in college basketball, anybody can lose to anybody. We just need to keep the execution going.” No. 4 seed Oklahoma and fifth-seeded Iowa State are sitting more comfortably than Baylor on the NCAA tournament bubble, but nevertheless, a win in their Thursday matchup would take much of the pressure off them come Selection Sunday. “I like the rhythm we’re playing with right now,” said Cyclones coach Fred Hoi-
berg, whose team has gone eight years without winning a game at the Big 12 tournament. “We’re going to go down there and approach it like it’s a very important game, which it is,” Hoiberg said. “We’re going to go down there with the right mindset.” The mindsets of Kansas State and Kansas should provide quite the story line. The Jayhawks won both of their regular-season meetings, including a lopsided verdict at Allen Fieldhouse. But the Wildcats fared better against the rest of the league, so the teams were tied in the standings as they entered their road finales last Saturday. The Wildcats played well against the Cowboys, building a nine-point lead in the second half, only to wither down the stretch and lose 76-70. Their coach, Bruce Weber, and most of their players were so dejected after the defeat that they didn’t even bother to watch Kansas play Baylor on television a few hours later, even though it would determine whether they shared the title.
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