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City to hold ‘meet the candidates’ by bryan bumgardner associate city editor
The candidates for the upcoming Morgantown City Council elections will be participating in a “Meet the Candidates” forum at Hotel Morgan tonight at 6 p.m. Morgantown’s General Municipal Elections for City Council will occur April 30 this year. To help the community learn more about the 13 candidates, this forum will give the candidates a chance to describe
their election platforms and future plans and to answer questions fielded by the audience. “It’s important anytime there’s an election that the community get to know the candidates,” said Jack Thompson, member of the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce board who helped organize the event. “It’s a good way to have a discussion between the candidates, the business community and the general public.”
WVU hosts, competes in Moot Court Competition by alyssa pluchino staff writer
The West Virginia University College of Law hosted the third annual National Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition Thursday. Throughout the three days, 24 teams from 15 universities across the nation tested their briefwriting and oral advocacy skills against each another. Saturday, the team from Texas Tech University was deemed the winner and received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of its advocacy skills. The WVU College of Law website touts written and oral advocacy skills as essential for all lawyers. “Written and oral advocacy are two basic skills required of any attorney, irrespective of the area of law practiced. Even attorneys who never appear before a court must explain legal principles, answer legal questions and persuade clients to pursue a proper course of action,” the site said. “Moot Court develops these legal skills through firsthand experience.” Each team of competitors was assigned an appellee (the party who won the lawsuit) or an appellant (the party who appealed the ruling to be taken to a higher court) in
a hypothetical case. “Two issues are integrated into a hypothetical case involving natural gas. The first issue involves the Clean Air Act. The second issue involves the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,” said Matt Chase, Associate Chief Justice of the competition. After competitors submit their legal briefings for their side of the case, they must argue both sides of the issue on multiple occasions throughout the rest of the competition. Only 16 of the 24 teams made it to the second round, and after that the competition was tournament-based. The final two teams then argued in front of a final panel of judges, demonstrating their legal knowledge in the hopes of being named the winner. Awards were also given to the two teams from Campbell University for best brief and runner up brief. Those who judged the final round included: Honorable Larr y V. Starcher, Senior Status Justice, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia; Lawrence D. Rosenberg, Partner, Jones Day; Honorable Gina M. Groh, U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia; Honorable
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PRSSA date auction raises money for cancer research by megan calderado staff writer
West Virginia University’s Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a bachelor/bachelorette date auction to raise money for the American Cancer Society Friday night. Sixteen Greek life members were “auctioned off ” at Rocktop Bar & Grill, with all the successful bids and donations going toward cancer research. “We’re not just asking people to donate – we’re getting the student body involved in a great cause that’s fun, too,” said Brittany Lavenski, PRSSA president. Lavenski said PRSSA knew it wanted to use a date auction as a fundraiser, and with it being Greek Week, it decided using Greek commu-
nity contestants was a great way to incorporate Greek life and guarantee attendance. Stephanie Leon, PRSSA treasurer, was also excited about attendance and optimistic about the results. “We are hoping to raise a little over $1,000, but if we exceed that, we’d be really excited,” she said. Although they’re still receiving donations, Leon said they raised $869 at the auction through bidding, bar purchases and cover charges. On top of supporting cancer research, students who attended and are a part of the Greek community also earned their respective organizations points toward the Greek Week competition – something Sarah Bloss, a junior Pi Beta Phi
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At the event, the candidates will introduce themselves and their major viewpoints, answer submitted questions in a moderated discussion forum then answer questions from the audience. This year’s candidates include Ron Bane, Mike Fike, Mark Furfari, Nancy Ganz, Bill Graham, Linda Herbst, Bill Kawecki, Jim Manilla, Wes Nugent, Jay Redmond, Jenny Selin and Marti Shamberger. Thompson encourages
students to attend the event. “They’re a big part of what happens in this city,” he said. “The students and the University help drive the economy, and there are issues with that, so it’s important for them to represent themselves.” City Council elections occur on the last Tuesday in April of odd years. There are only seven seats on the council, but thirteen candidates are running – many for re-election. All will be in
attendance at the forum. “We hope everybody comes out,” Thompson said. “It’ll be fantastic to have some students there.” Hotel Morgan is located at 127 High Street. For more
information, email info@ morgantownchamber.org. To learn more about the elections, visit www.morgantownwv.gov. bryan.bumgardner@mail.wvu.edu
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Flash mob, campus effort help WVU grad pop the big question By Carlee Lammers City editor
For Erik Edwards and Audrey Metzger, it happened in a flash. A flash mob that is. The couple of four years met through the Adventure WV program. In 2008, Edwards was a leader on a trip Metzger participated in. As the two discussed their future together, Edwards said he knew he had to do something exceptional to pop the big question. “I knew that a nice dinner out would not satisfy. I’m sure she’d want a big spectacle or something,” he said. “I had a couple of ideas, and I was brainstorming one day when I turned to YouTube for creative proposals. I saw a flash mob proposal and thought that was something I could probably pull off.” After a month of planning and rehearsing, and with the help of both
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Erik Edwards dances among other WVU students during the St. Patrick’s Day flash mob. the West Virginia University hip-hop club and Adventure WV, Edwards’ plan was put into motion. But keeping the secret was no easy task. “We’ve been practicing for about a month and a half now. My weak-
ness has definitely been coming up with excuses to get out of the house. We live together, and I’m running out of ideas. I’ve been working late, I’ve been meeting people at the rec
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Gymnastics team sets record on senior night by meghan carr sports writer
The Mountaineers set several records this season, but Friday night, this season’s team became the first WVU gymnastics team to score a 196 or better in every home meet. The No. 21-ranked West Virginia University gymnastics team finished first against Maryland and Rutgers with a score of 196.05 in its regular-season finale meet Friday night. Maryland scored 194.8
and placed second, followed by Rutgers, which scored 194.175 and finished third. Head coach Jason Butts was proud of the win and his team’s performance overall. “We challenge them to climb higher, and I think they keep doing that. I keep telling them it’s not about the scores, it’s about hitting our routines, and they hit 23 for 24 tonight. (They) Had to fight back from some adversity on beam, but to perform on floor like we did was awesome,” he said. This meet was also re-
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served for senior night, during which Chelsea Goldschrafe, Alaska Richardson and Kaylyn Millick were all honored for their hard work and dedication to WVU gymnastics. “It was senior night, but it didn’t feel like it. It was everything I hoped it would be. All the emotions are here, and it just makes me appreciate it all so much more,” Goldschrafe said. Junior Hope Sloanhoffer spoke after the game about the importance of having gymnasts like these seniors
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on a team. “Their gymnastics is incredible and gets better and better every week, and honestly, it’s an inspiration for all of us. I don’t know what we’re going to do without them next year.” The Mountaineers took the lead after scoring a 49.175 on vault, and they never looked back, finishing first in every event. Richardson and freshman Jaida Lawrence tied for first on vault with a pair of 9.9s,
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Audrey Metzger, a speech pathology graduate student, celebrates with friends after accepting her boyfriend’s proposal Sunday.
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center and all sorts of different lies,” he said. “I contacted a couple of her friends from high school. I got them to contact her to see if they could come in for St. Patrick’s Day. So, she thinks it was their idea to come in and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They’re all in different sororities at their colleges.
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Continued from page 1 and Sloanhoffer tallied a 9.825, followed by Millick and Goldschrafe’s identical 9.775 scores. Sophomore Dayah Haley tallied a 9.700. Competing on the uneven bars for their second rotation, the Mountaineers tallied a 48.625, pushing their team total to 97.8. Junior Erica Smith finished first on the team and third overall with her 9.775 bars score. Millick tallied a 9.750, while Lawrence tal-
I figured I’d have them go ‘Oh, let’s go check out frat row.’ Then they’ll park at the Mountainlair and get her to walk out back. That’s where it’s going to go down – out on the green.” As Metzger’s friends walked her out onto the green and the surprise unfolded, the graduate speech pathology student said she was in shock. “When we walked out onto the green and the music started, I turned around
and saw the flash mob beginning to form. I quickly noticed that much of the mob was comprised of my classmates in my major – and I thought to myself, “Man, this is awesome; why wasn’t I in on this?” I then noticed Erik’s brother and sister-in-law, Elliott and Jessica, in the flash mob, and that’s when I began to suspect something,” she said. “I was watching the dance and saw how many of
lied a 9.725. Goldschrafe and Sloanhoffer both finished with 9.675 for bars. Junior Amanda Carpenter earned a 9.700 in her firsttime career start on the event. Carpenter said she found out she would be in the topsix lineup as she was walking out onto the floor. The Mountaineers hit 5-for-6 and scored 49.025 on beam in the third rotation. Sloanhoffer tied Maryland’s Stephanie Giameo for first with a 9.875. Smith, Millick and sophomore Lia Salzano all tallied matching
9.8 marks, while Carpenter scored a 9.750. The Mountaineers scored a 49.225 on floor in their final rotation, pushing their total to 196.05 – the same score they earned against Oklahoma earlier in this season. Richardson tied UMD’s Katy Dodds for first with a 9.9 score. The Mountaineers will compete against No. 1 Oklahoma and Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Saturday at 3 p.m. in Ames, Iowa. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
my friends and loved ones were there, and when Erik walked out of the dance toward me, I was speechless. It was perfect.” Metzger said the flash mob turned proposal was something she will forever remember and felt honored to share the special moment surrounded by her loved ones. “I’m honored and lucky to have such loving friends and family who would come together with Erik
and make this day happen. Having my parents and family, best friends and Erik’s family and friends there made this day just that much more special. So much hard work and preparation must have gone into this event, and I’m thankful for that. I’m so excited to be engaged to my very best friend,” she said. “I can’t imagine a more fun, creative, exciting proposal. I also can’t imagine a more
perfect ring.” Edwards said he thought the flash mob proposal spoke to his relationship with Metzger, and reflected who they are as a couple. “I knew it would take something creative, so I tried to find some way to incorporate both Adventure and WVU and all the things that had been apart of our relationship up until now into the proposal.” carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu
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WVU alumnus Erik Edwards poses for a photo with fiancee and speech pathology graduate student Audrey Metzger after proposing to her during the St. Patrick’s Day flash mob Sunday.
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and member of PRSSA, who showed off his dance moves for prospective bidders. “It was a great idea because people felt more inclined to spend money for two reasons: so they could win a date with someone they like and since it’s for charity,” he said. “People feel more inclined to spend the extra money – especially if it turns into a bidding war.”
Bidders who won a date also won a gift card to a local restaurant such as Outback Steakhouse, Oliverio’s Marketplace, Fujiyama and others. There were also raffles sponsored by M Salon & Spa and Hollywood Theaters. “I hope they enjoyed themselves and walk away feeling they contributed to a good cause,” Lavenski said.
Dylan Batten comprised two separate teams from WVU. Chase said the focus on energy and sustainability was an ideal subject for this event. “With the recent creation of the WVU College of Law’s Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, the WVU College of Law has dedicated itself to being at the forefront of laws and policies involving
energy, the environment and sustainability,” he said. “Hosting the National Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition is one way of doing this because it gives law students from throughout the United States an opportunity to compete and argue the latest issues in energy and environmental law.”
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Ekoostik Hookah, Fletcher’s Grove fill 123
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Fletcher's Grove performs at 123 Pleasant Street.
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123 Pleasant Street was filled with a sea of flannel and tie-dye Friday night as Ekoostik Hookah and Fletcher’s Grove took the stage. Ohio-based psychedelic rock quintet Ekoostik Hookah and locally famous Appalachian jam band Fletcher’s Grove provided a mix of rock ‘n’ roll, blues and funk in an improvisational fashion involving long instrumental jams that the audience of 123 had no problem dancing and grooving to for hours. Formed in 1991, Ekoostik Hookah, consisting of vocalist/keyboardist Dave Katz, lead guitarist Steve Sweney, drummer Eric La-
nese, bassist Phil Risko and guitarist/singer/songwriter Eric Sargent, is known for its annual summer music festivals in Ohio – more specifically, Hookahville. Hookahville, which has showcased musical greats such as Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler and Ralph Stanley, has helped make a local connection with Fletcher’s Grove. “We opened up for them here last year when we were announced to play at All Good, also,” said Fletcher’s Grove bassist Taylor Pratt. Fletcher’s Grove’s rhythmic guitarist and vocalist Ryan Krofcheck said aside from playing with Ekoostik Hookah at 123, they’ve played at few of their festivals and intend to in the upcoming summer, as well.
“They (Ekoostik Hookah) basically started the music festival scene in Ohio,” Krofcheck said. “They usually have four or five a year.” “They really brought it tonight too, so it made us realize we needed to, as well.” Fletcher’s Grove drummer Matt Marion said the group will be at the band’s upcoming festival on Memorial Day. “We really look up to those guys because they’ve been doing it for awhile,” Marion said. Krofcheck on mandolin and Fletcher’s lead guitarist/flutist Wes Hager played along with Ekoostik Hookah during the end of their set Friday night. This flexibility showcased the groups’ similarity, though they possess vastly different sounds.
Morgantown Sound to present Sweet Life By COREY ZINN A&E WRITER
This week’s Morgantown Sound presents the energetic garage band Sweet Life live from the Gluck Theatre in the Mountainlair tonight. The U92FM program broadcasts local bands live from the Gluck Theatre every Monday at 8 p.m., and it is open for those looking to hear great music right in their backyard. All are welcome to hang out for free and listen to a piece of Morgantown culture. If you cannot make it, be sure to tune into 91.7FM or listen online at u92.wvu.edu at 8pm. After Sweet Life’s live broadcast, recorded local music will be played until 10 p.m. Sweet Life is a hard rock band based in Morgantown, W.Va., and Pittsburgh, Pa. This four-piece group creates dark but robust hardcore-influenced music that will hype you up and make you want to bash some heads. Their sound has a familiar ferocity that many hardcore
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Sweet Life plays live at a show. bands flaunt, but Sweet Life takes this in a more positive and melodious direction. They often play at venues like 123 Pleasant Street.They played a big show with wellknown Morgantown groups such as Goodwolf, Ancient Shores and Sleepwalker on March 4. Sweet Life released their E.P. Disenchanted in February. Listen to it at sweetlife. bandcamp.com and if you
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After Ekoostik finished an energetic, exciting set, Fletcher’s took the stage to continue the jam session. Noted by the crowd’s cheers after each song, the band has definitely gained local fame for their infectious grooves that leave everyone in the room dancing. Fletcher’s Grove played songs from their latest album, “Appalachian Reaction,” as well as new songs featuring a unique array of instruments from a flute to bongo drums. With numerous tempo changes from quick energetic jams to slow, bluesy grooves, it’s obvious Fletcher’s gives each song their all – even if they continue to jam for 15 minutes or longer. “It’s such a unified feeling,” Krofcheck said. “I can
feel the energy through the whole crowd.” Fletcher’s is incredibly skillful at reading the crowd and creating anticipation for a beat drop that excites the entire dance floor. The mood of their concerts is absolutely electric and is known to provide for a great evening full of the group’s original, “genre-free” spin on rock, funk and jazz with Appalachian ties. In a cover of Tom Petty’s “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” Fletcher’s allowed anyone with a harmonica to join them and jam onstage while the entire audience sang. Fletcher’s is looking forward to an exciting summer full of concerts and festivals, as well as work on upcoming recording proj-
ects, according to Pratt and Krofcheck. “We’re going to work on getting another album out, hit some of the West coast, tour a lot more and try to hit over 100 shows a year,” Pratt said. Krofcheck agrees the group is making even more efforts to branch out. With a festival in Ohio every weekend in May and shows across the country, the group is sure to make strides with its unique sound the local scene loves. To learn more about Ekoostik Hookah, visit ekoostik.com. To learn more about Fletcher’s Grove and their local shows, visit facebook. com/FletchersGrove. lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
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Last week, House Bill 2911, an attempt to limit the information about gun owners available to the public, was introduced during a West Virginia legislative session. In essence, the bill would restrict information regarding issuance, renewal, expiration, suspension or revocation of a license to carry a concealed weapon from Freedom of Information Act requests. The bill spells out this intention clearly in its language, stating that “all records per-
taining to a criminal or mental health history check conducted on any applicant, license or past licensee, are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.” The bill has 11 sponsors, including Cindy Frich, RMonongalia, who represents West Virginia’s 51st District. Delagate Michael Folk, RBerkeley, who represents the 63rd District, introduced the bill – which allows law enforcement to continue ac-
cessing the information the bill hopes to block the public from accessing. The bill aims to prevent an incident similar to the one that occurred in New York in which a newspaper published the names and addresses of gun owners in New York’s Westchester and Rockalnd counties. Though we feel that instance was an inappropriate use of information, ultimately, the public has a right to certain information, and
any actions attempting to restrict the public’s ability to obtain information is one we frown upon. Freedom of Information Act requests are a tool journalists utilize to provide the public with information needed to hold the government accountable. Restricting this tool is problematic in that it hinders the ability of journalists to carry out this duty. There have been multiple recent incidents in the U.S. that highlighted the im-
portance of public access to gun permit records, including numerous instances of mentally ill individuals legally obtaining firearms. The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and awaits further ruling, though we hope the bill will be struck down and those who will rule on it will remember the public, and its right to information, when considering the bill’s fate.
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Pope Francis offers ‘church for the poor’ terri parlett copy editor
Habemus Papam. We have a pope. A new pope was elected by the conclave Wednesday afternoon. This election is a visible sign of many changes occurring within the Roman Catholic Church. While the doctrine hasn’t changed, this is no longer the same church our parents grew up with. Shift happens. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the first pope ever selected from the Americas – Argentina, specifically. This is a pope who has seen true poverty firsthand. He knows the poorest of the poor; he has lived among them in Argentina, where 30 percent of people live below the poverty line – a poverty line that is recognized as being set far too low anyway, so the statistics are likely much higher. We’ve seen the pictures surface of Bergoglio riding on public transit among Argentina’s citizens, and we‘ve seen the indications of his humility. Even his demeanor upon being selected as pope suggests a simpler, more humble leader of the often showy Roman Catholic Church. Where is this shift coming from? The Roman Catholic Church isn’t where it used to be. It is no longer in Europe and the U.S. Since the 1960s, in America, three Catholics leave the church for every one who joins it. More than 1,000 Roman Catholic churches have closed since 1995, and the number of priests has decreased by almost 9,000 in the same time. On the other hand, Africa used to house less than 1 percent of Catholics. A century later, it now has 16 percent. While Catholicism has been on the decline in Latin
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Pope Francis greets faithful at the Vatican, Sunday. America, it is still home to 40 percent of the world’s Catholics – 70 percent of the Latin American population. In choosing the name of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis has set a distinct expectation for himself. St. Francis took a vow of poverty and dedicated his life to helping the poorest of the poor. From him was stemmed a male religious order, the Franciscan Monks, and a female order, the Poor Clares, both
of which follow these strict rules of poverty and service. If Pope Francis lives up to his chosen name, great things are possible. Think about the size of the Roman Catholic Church. Its name literally means universal. The impact that is possible from a shift in ideals from a Prada-clad pope to one who encourages reaching out to the deepest depths of poverty is incredible. It has the potential to change the world.
But we can’t ignore other issues. The Roman Catholic Church has traditionally been against same-sex marriage and adoption. Pope Francis himself has likened a same-sex couple adopting children to a form of child abuse. This kind of backward thinking is exactly why much of the world is turning away from Catholicism. As someone who is pro-contraceptive and pro-marriage
equality, I faced resistance growing up Roman Catholic. I still face resistance from many Roman Catholics. But these ideals are deeply ingrained into the Roman Catholic tradition. The Roman Catholic Church is all about tradition. That is one of its best and simultaneously one of its worst traits. These traditions are what make it such a close-knit community and what give it such strength. They are also
what hold it in the past, desperately clinging to the old days when the church was better-respected – covering up abuse scandals in a misguided attempt to save face. But the Roman Catholic Church has the potential and the ability to be an incredibly positive force throughout the world. Let’s just hope Pope Francis sees this potential and uses his newly gained influence and his namesake for inspiration.
Jeremy Scahill’s ‘Dirty Wars’ sheds light on U.S. foreign policy nathan goodman guest columnist
In the new Sundance film “Dirty Wars,” Richard Rowley and Jeremy Scahill bring to light the brutal and often hidden reality of America’s “war on terror.” I saw the film on Monday night at a sold out showing. “Dirty Wars” follows intrepid investigative war reporter Jeremy Scahill as he exposes covert military operations that are “hidden in plain sight.” Where many liberals and progressives stopped talking about the war after Obama’s election, Scahill illuminates the horrors of these wars that have escalated in secret under Obama. The story begins in Afghanistan as Scahill travels into rural Afghanistan to interview a family that was terrorized by a night raid. This family had no connections to the Taliban, yet US troops flew into their home during a party and murdered several people, including an Afghan police officer and multiple pregnant women. The US
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government attempted to cover up these murders. In his investigation Scahill discovers that this night raid, and others like it, were conducted by the secretive Joint Special Operations Command, or JSOC. Scahill’s investigations find JSOC conducting covert warfare not just in Afghanistan, but around the globe. and particularly in Yemen and Somalia. Yet his reports garner indifference from Congress and the mainstream media and denials from the administration. Even if you’ve never read Scahill’s work, you’ve probably heard of JSOC — because after JSOC killed Osama bin Laden, Congress and the mainstream press stopped ignoring JSOC and started praising them. And that’s part of why this film is so important. It reveals the horrors associated with unaccountable violence that has been glorified in our culture. For example, while only one member of Congress listened to Jeremy Scahill testify on the horrors of night raids, a litany of members of Congress have praised JSOC since the bin Laden
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U.S. soldiers follow a friendly soccer match between a team of Afghan players and U.S soldiers in the military section of the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday. raid. But another reason this film is incredibly important is that it tells a compelling and moving story. It may be easy to dismiss the killing of civilians when they are simply numbers or “collateral damage.” But the victims here are not just being talked about. Rather, Scahill meets with the families of the victims. Viewers see the corpses of children, and hear family members
and friends describe what the wars have done to them. The film features Scahill not just as a writer and researcher, but as narrator and main character. Scahill stated that this was not the original plan, and that he ordinarily does not like being featured in his stories. However, I am glad that this approach was taken. The specific tragedies, war crimes, and covert operations discussed in the film
could all be discussed as distinct stories that are tied together as part of a broader social and political problem. But I suspect that this might be less interesting to those who do not care much about politics or imperialism. This film ties everything together into a story of Jeremy’s quest for the truth. And that makes an already powerful movie even more compelling and accessible.
Dirty Wars is a truly incredible movie. I am still awestruck at the quality of the footage the filmmakers managed to gather in truly dangerous war zones. The soundtrack was superb, with moving music by the Kronos Quartet. But most importantly, this film tells a story we all need to hear. If you want to understand what the US government is doing across the globe, you must watch “Dirty Wars.”
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FEATURE OF THE DAY KODO, masters of ancient tradition of Taiko drumming, will perform at 7:30 tonight at the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. The One Earth Tour includes traditional Japanese folk arts and compositions by such composers as Maki Ishii and Shinichiro Ikebe; and Kabuki orchestra musicians Roetsu Tosha and Kiyohiko Senba. EVERY MONDAY KAPPA PHI, a Christian women’s service organization, meets at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church on the corner of N. High and Willey streets. For more information, email kappaphi_pi@ hotmail.com or visit www. freewebs.com/kappaphipi. RIFLE CLUB meets 6-8 p.m. in Room 311 of the Shell Building. For more information, email Abbey at aheiskel@mix.wvu.edu or Bob at rdriscol@wvu.edu. FREE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ADVANCED CONVERSATION GROUP meets at 6 p.m. at the Blue Moose Cafe for conversation, friendship and free English conversation lessons. New friends are always welcome. For more information, email Erin at mclv_advanced_conversation@yahoo.com.
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medical. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www.mrscna.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. To find a meeting, visit www.aawv.org. For those who need help urgently, call 304-291-7918. CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under five years of age. For more information, call 304-598-5180 or 304-598-5185. NEW FALL SEMESTER GROUP THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES are available for free at the Carruth Center. The groups include Understanding Self and Others, Sexual Assault Survivors Group, Mountaineer Men: An Interpersonal Process Group, and Know Thyself: An Interpersonal Process Group. For more information call 293-4431 or contact tandy.mcclung@mail.wvu.edu.
DAILY HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you gain through identifying your emotional and intellectual needs. You often will question which voice to follow. Once you decide, you will see results. Others get your intentions. Your work and public image become even more important. You are likely to take the lead in a community or professional commitment. If you are single, you could meet someone at work or out and about. If you are attached, include your sweetie more in your public life. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You start the day raring to go. It might be hard to stop you or do anything to impede your chosen course. You tend to overthink or worry too much. A sudden insight will encourage you to stop and reflect. You know what to do. Tonight: Catch up on others’ news. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Make it your pleasure to relate to someone who has a lot to share. Oneon-one relating proves to be worthwhile. Honor incoming news, and rethink your position. Schedule that personal appointment that makes you feel confident and good. Tonight: Do some spring shopping. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHHH Beam in more of what you desire. You might feel as if you can conquer the world and accomplish everything you desire. Recognize your priorities, and know that you are unusually fortunate at this point in time. Your humor comes through. Tonight: Whatever pleases you.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HH HH Be happy to get some quiet work done. You can and will accomplish a lot if you relax. Follow your intuition when dealing with a touchy associate or loved one. You’ll also want to be careful with someone you meet for the first time. Tonight: Vanish while you can. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Surround yourself with friends. You might wonder what is happening with a loved one who seems distant. Push for what you want with the full expectation of getting just that. You could be seen as a role model for positive thinking. Tonight: Say “yes” to people. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH It feels natural to give others what they want from you. Unite friends and loved ones together in order to make a project happen. You will grease the wheels to ensure that it will be successful. Curb a tendency to overspend at present. Tonight: Working late. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. If this person does not respond, you might feel as if you can’t do anything more. Detach, and try to understand where he or she is coming from; you’ll gain a new perspective as a result. Understanding will follow. Tonight: Feed your mind. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHHH Success often starts from others feeling valued. One-on-one relating could be instrumental to this experience. Once a person feels valued, he or she is likely to be more trustworthy. Do what is needed to bring a project to completion. To-
CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Discoverers’ shouts 5 Dictation takers 11 “Every kiss begins with __”: jeweler’s slogan 14 Red salad veggie 15 Clear the fustiness from 16 Grand __ Opry 17 2012 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee 19 Not too bright 20 Volume of maps 21 Versailles ruler 22 Plucky movie pig 23 Michelle, to Barack 24 Best Supporting Actor nominee for “Argo” 27 Patio furniture repairman 28 Expressive music subgenre 29 Report card figs. 30 Hopi home 34 Kind 37 Modern, in Munich 38 Relatives, and an apt title for this puzzle 39 “__ do not!” 40 Hee-hawing critter 41 Watchdogs from Japan 42 Get snippy with 43 Unrefined find 44 Superhero duds 45 Iowa senator since 1985 51 Elevator innovator 52 “Can I get a word in?” 53 D-backs, on scoreboards 54 Formal decrees 56 Party coffeemaker 57 Al Pacino’s “Sea of Love” co-star 60 Statistical data: Abbr. 61 City known for its Boys’ Choir 62 Giggly Muppet 63 “Schedule uncertain at press time” abbr. 64 Passages between buildings 65 Gets the point DOWN 1 “Fernando” band 2 Stretches in the high 90s, say 3 Flier with a shamrock logo 4 Fires on from above 5 “My gal” of song 6 Sparkling topper 7 Flamboyant Flynn 8 Cellphone giant
9 “I’d love to, Yvette!” 10 MTA stop 11 Camera name since 1888 12 Suspect’s excuse 13 Aden’s country 18 Belgian river 22 Dude 25 Actress Carter and “little” Dickens character Trent 26 Hog-wild 27 Water-to-wine village 30 Penny pincher 31 Prefix with cycle 32 Wee newt 33 Showy wrap 34 Up the creek 35 Runs too slowly, as a watch 36 X, in valentines 38 Former “Idol” judge DioGuardi 42 Ironic sketches 43 Resistance measure 44 Musical wrap-up 45 Talk trash to
46 “The Dick Van Dyke Show” catchphrase 47 Brainy bunch 48 Superman, on Krypton 49 Dancer Castle 50 Simpleton 55 Years in Espa–a 57 One of the Gabors 58 Small, in Dogpatch 59 History majors’ degs.
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COMICS
Get Fuzzy
by Darby Conley
Cow and Boy
by Mark Leiknes
night: Say “yes.” SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH You might want to approach others more openly. If you must be assertive, try a different day. You could meet some resistance if you are not careful. Listen to what people aren’t saying, and it will give you a lot of insight. Tonight: Go with someone else’s suggestion. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH You are at your best when you get past a problem and restore your sense of direction. Laughter surrounds you. Realize what is happening within your immediate circle. Your way of handling a problem will prove very effective. Tonight: Get some exercise. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Your awareness of possibilities attracts new ideas. How you feel and what you do could change after a playful exchange. You know what you want, but can you manifest it? Brainstorm with friends, and you will see several paths to the same end. Tonight: Play the night away. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Ask questions about a possible investment or a change on the domestic front, and you might see a new path. Check in on an older parent or loved one. You might wonder why you’re doing what you’re doing. Be honest with yourself about your long-term goals. Tonight: Order in.
BORN TODAY Actress Queen Latifah (1970), actress Vanessa Williams (1963), actor Peter Graves (1926)
Pearls Before Swine
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Mixed results for WVU in Big 12 opener Connor Murray sports writer
Coming into Friday with a record of 7-9, the WVU baseball team kicked off Big 12 Conference competition by winning one of three games against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan. In their first ever Big 12 game on Friday, the Mountaineers did a good job masking their nerves – if they had any at all. The offense exploded for 13 runs while sophomore pitcher Harrison Musgrave shut down the Wildcats, only allowing two runs in 6.1 innings of work, registering his second win on the season. First baseman Ryan McBroom led the way for the WVU offense, registering three of the team’s 15 hits. McBroom broke the game wide open for the Mountaineers in the fourth inning, crushing a three-run home run that broke what was a scoreless tie at the time. Following McBroom’s home run, the floodgates opened up for the Mountaineers as the offense carried the team to a 13-2 win. The second game of the doubleheader saw Kansas
State run out to a big lead to begin the game. Junior Corey Walter allowed the Wildcats to jump out to a 4-0 lead after two innings, as the right-hander only lasted 2.0 innings while giving up eight hits. After scoring 13 runs in the first game of the day, the Mountaineers had only managed to plate one run after six innings and found themselves in a 5-1 hole. Just as they did in the first game, the Mountaineers put a run together to make things interesting. Highlighted by the second Ryan McBroom home run of the day, a four-run top of the seventh drew the score even at 5-5. With two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, senior Tanner Witt hit an RBI single that proved the gamewinning hit, as the Wildcats claimed a 6-5 lead to earn a split in the doubleheader. While offense dominated the first two games of the series, pitching proved the deciding factor in the finale, as the Wildcats were able to pull out a 4-3 win on the strength of 7.0 innings from pitcher Matt Wivinis. In the top of the first inning, the Mountaineers’ offense got off to a quick start,
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Sophomore starting pitcher Harrison Musgrave earned a win in the West Virginia baseball team’s first Big 12 Conference win against Kansas State this weekend. scoring three runs. A twoout single by Ryan Tuntland brought home two runs and was followed by an RBI single from Ryan McBroom. Following the shaky first inning, Wivinis settled down as the game progressed. Over the next six innings, the sophomore only allowed three hits and held the Mountaineers scoreless, giving the Wildcat bullpen a save opportunity for the second game in a row. Freshman right-hander Jake Matthys came out of the bullpen and shut the door on the Mountain-
eers, preserving the series clinching a 4-3 win for the Wildcats. With the loss, the Mountaineers’ record drops to 8-11 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play. Kansas State’s record climbs to 12-7 with a 2-1 conference record. The Mountaineers have a one-game break from conference play this week, as they will take on the Marshall Thundering Herd in Charleston Mar. 19. First pitch in this in-state rivalry game is set for 6 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Defense, special teams using spring to grow by cody schuler managing editor
After a week of spring football practice, it’s clear to the West Virginia coaching staff that while things have been going well so far, there’s still plenty of work to be done before the Mountaineers’ April 20 spring game. Though each facet of the team is undergoing changes and adjusting to new personnel – including the coaching staff – two aspects garnering a lot of attention are defense and special teams. After a dismal 2012 campaign, defensive line coach Erik Slaughter said the West Virginia defense is working hard in practice to prove it can be much better this season than it was last season. “It’s going well. The guys are working extremely hard. We are a hungry football team – especially on the defensive side,” he said. “We are just trying to improve on what we did last year, and that’s a daily motivation for us.” With several players returning from last season, Slaughter said the defensive line’s learning curve is not as steep as it was last year, which he said is a good thing. “They know what I’m talking about,” he said. “We don’t have to coach position as much. What we are stressing is being relentless in pursuing the ball. It’s not like we are starting over and they are in kindergarten. They know what
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Head coach Dana Holgorsen, middle, and associate head coach Joe DeForest instruct a special teams drill in practice. we are talking about, so I can coach more on intensity, getting off blocks and getting to the ball more,” he said. Defensive coordinator Keith Patterson is spending his second spring with safety Karl Joseph and linebacker Isaiah Bruce, both of whom are sophomores and the team’s two leading returning tacklers. Patterson said having the duo of Joseph and Bruce as established contributors will help other members of the defense to get involved easier. “Both (Joseph) and (Bruce) are really good football players. Hopefully, with the way we are built this year, we will be more multiple, and then you can get more guys involved,” he
said. “It won’t be just two people making plays. We can keep people off balance with how they are going to attack us and get more guys involved on defense.” After making the switch from defensive coordinator to special teams coach, associate head coach Joe DeForest saw his duties change. Now, with a youthful crop of players, DeForest said he is working each day to find players who he feels will be able to contribute on a regular basis once the season starts. “We are trying to run a two-level, deep depth chart on special teams, and then we will infuse another 20 bodies in the summer,” he said. “Hopefully, out of those 20 players, we can get
10 that can help us out in the kicking game somehow.” With more players coming in the summer and a limited amount of spots to fill, DeForest said he is hoping to find the proper slot for each individual. “That’s been great for me – to work with the specialists a bit more. Basically, we are playing with a sophomore snapper, a freshman kicker and really a sophomore punter that isn’t here yet. We are going to have to do a lot of things technique-wise and try to be sound, simple, play fast and get them to buy into special teams,” he said. “We are just trying to evaluate a bunch of kids… (and) trying to find the right spots for them.” charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu
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Continued from page 9 “It would be a tremendous day for me just to get picked,” Smith said. “Just to get a shot to play in the NFL is a blessing in itself.” The Philadelphia Eagles, who hold the No. 4 pick, have a fitting style of offense for Smith’s style of play. The team held a private workout for Smith last Monday and will be a possible landing spot for his services come April. “I can fit into any offense,” Smith said. “I’m not any particular type of quarterback. I have many strengths, and I’ll do things that I feel as though can fit into pretty much any (offensive) system.” While Smith’s NFL future looks bright, he’s not the only high-touted quarterback in the draft. USC’s Matt Barkley could potentially be selected before Smith. “I’ve put myself in a good position to be one of the top picks, and hopefully that dream comes true,” Smith said. The NFL Draft starts April 25. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Geno Smith awaits NFL draft, future after Pro Day By kevin hooker sports writer
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Former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith attempts a pass during WVU’s Pro Day last Thursday.
The next few weeks will hold a lot of uncertainty for former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith. Smith, a projected top 10 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, will hold several private workouts for NFL teams leading up to the draft in April. “I would expect to (work out) with 10-12 teams,” Smith said. “I’ve got something coming up with the Bills on (March) 22.” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay, who attended the West Virginia Pro Day Thursday, believes Smith could be drafted as early as No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars and as late as No. 8 to the Buffalo Bills. Several teams in the top 10 of the draft have quarterback issues. Smith has the potential to be the highest NFL draft pick in West Virginia history. Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was the sixth selection by the Tennessee Titans in the 2005 NFL Draft. “Overall, I’ve had a fun time with this,” Smith said about the draft process. “Teams have been saying good things about me, so I guess we’ll see on draft day
where that goes.” Smith thoroughly impressed at his Pro Day, showing off his talents in front of 29 NFL representatives. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley were in attendance. “I just wanted to show that I was able to do a multitude of drops, hit a bunch of different route patterns in different areas of the field and be accurate,” Smith said. The quarterback, who threw for almost 12,000 yards during his college career, answered any questions about his accuracy. In passing drills, Smith completed 60 of 64 passes, and he blew scouts away with his ability to hit players in stride. His completion percentage of 94 percent was slightly better than the September 29th game against Baylor, in which he completed 88 percent of his throws. “I’ve done things physically that you can wow at, but most of my good games have come from me making good decisions,” Smith said. “When you look at my game, it’s played from the neck up.” Throughout the 2012-2013 season, Smith took the majority of his snaps from the
shotgun formation. However, at the Pro Day, he worked extensively from directly under the center. Despite his successful workouts, Smith admits the process is exhausting. “The most grueling part is not being on a team,” he said. “Basically, they kicked me off of West Virginia’s team, so I’m a free agent looking for a team. The (most fun) part is meeting with different coaches and scouts and traveling all across the country, showcasing my talents and allowing people to get to know who I am.” Perhaps what Smith enjoys the most, however, is going through the draft process with former wide receivers Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey. Austin is projected to be a first-round draft pick, while Bailey is predicted to go in the second or third round. “Stedman and Tavon are everywhere with me,” Smith said. “I get a chance to hang out with those guys and chase our dreams. They’re some of the best wide outs in the country.” Regardless of where he winds up in the draft, Smith said he is just happy to be entering the NFL.
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