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WVU mulls mandatory insurance by cody schuler managing editor

Health insurance might be required for all West Virginia University students as early as next year.

Yesterday, WVU released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking an outside vendor to develop a comprehensive health insurance coverage plan for students. The proposal would also lead to the plan being offered to WVU’s divi-

sional campuses, including Potomac State College and WVU Tech.

Cathy Yura, assistant vice president for WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health, said the RFP isn’t a guarantee of action, but it does indicate the potential for considerable changes to the current policy.

“The RFP means they are just out there looking. This is a long process, so it’s going to take a while before anybody gets anything you

can really bring out,” she said. “They’re just looking for different plans and costs and trying to make sure it’s the right thing.”

RFPs are typically used to gauge interest and identify potential courses of action for a variety of topics.

They allow the University to garner specific information that can be used to aid decision making.

Currently, WVU offers coverage through Aetna Student Health. The cov-

erage is optional for most students but Graduate Assistants and international students are automatically enrolled in the plan unless they provide proof of comparable coverage.

The idea of mandatory health insurance is not a new one and is a present policy in schools such as the University of Maryland, The Ohio State University and Rutgers University.

New Jersey state law requires all students of pub-

lic or private higher educational institutions to possess “adequate health insurance.” No such law exists in West Virginia, but students could serve to benefit from such an arrangement.

Shelley Sheppeck, an insurance coordinator at the University of Colorado at Boulder, said their university’s policy ultimately provides students with care they couldn’t otherwise get.

“What we’re able to do

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Member of Little Rock Nine shares experiences of segregation

By Caroline Peters staff writer

In honor of Black History Month, the West Virginia University Center for Black Culture & Research invited Terrence Roberts to speak Wednesday.

Roberts was a member the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, The Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African American students helped to desegregate Little Rock Central High School.

Director of the WVU Center for Black Culture & Research, Marjorie Fuller said she was excited for the opportunity to hear from a man who was monumental in African American history .

“It’s an amazing opportunity to meet someone whose memory and vision are still so clear about his experiences in Little Rock. He’s a walking and talking piece of history,” Fuller said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be in his presence.”

During his presentations, Roberts shared a glimpse into his life as a black student during a time of segregation.

“I was a good student. I learned the rules of segregation and obeyed them,” he said.

Roberts said experiences from his youth are what sparked his desire to stop obeying the segregation rules.

“When I was 13, I loved eating at Crystal Burger, so I walked in and ordered my food to go. Unthinkingly, I sat down. Upon reflection of the place, it was almost empty. However, everyone stopped what they were doing and was onto what Terry Roberts was doing,” he said.

Roberts said this event caused him to want to bring about change.

He knew that something was not right.

When Roberts was a boy, he said his district school authorities addressed his school and said they needed students to begin desegregation. Roberts said 150 people, including himself raised their hands; however, the administration only took nine.

“I had to raise my hand, because this was the opportunity to change

the way things were. When you live under those conditions for 15 years. It doesn’t feel right and change is necessary,” he said. “They said, ‘you kids have to take an executive responsibility of learning.’ You have become the CEO of your own independent learning enterprise.”

Roberts said the Little Rock Nine had half of the African American community supporting them and half the community concerned.

“My parents said, ‘we will support your decision 100 percent.’ It was remarkable. I was prepared to argue my point and didn’t have to,” Roberts said. “However, Black people in Little Rock lost jobs and opportunities because we were in school there.”

Roberts said he felt it was clear the Little Rock Nine were not welcome upon their arrival on the first day Little Rock Central High.

“We show up, and the opposition was there in the form of the Arkansas National Guard. They didn’t speak to us, so I got in line. I stepped back and looked left. I saw students entering

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Photo contest kicks off WVU summer fun By carlee Lammers City Editor

The summer months at West Virginia University can be a time of friends, fun and adventure.

The WVU Extended Learning Office is working to highlight the summer experience through its new “Wish You Were Here” e-photo postcard contest.

“The purpose of the contest is to try to raise awareness about summer programs,” said Lynn Reinke, director of commu-

nications for the Extended Learning program. “So we came up with the idea of having a contest so that if we could get students to send e-postcards to their friends saying that they’re taking summer classes or that they have taken summer classes that may be a really great way for students to help us promote the benefits of summer classes.”

To enter the contest, students are asked to upload as many as 10 original photos highlighting

the essence of summer to create visually stunning e-postcards.

The photos can be of campus, their homes, an adventure trip or activities with friends.

The grand prize winner will receive $500 toward WVU summer tuition, and three $250 prizes will be granted for winners in the categories of people, places and things.

In order to be eligible for prizes, students must email their here” e-postcard to friends.

“We came up with this idea of ‘Wish You Were Here,’ because one of the things in the summer is that it’s really, really nice here in Morgantown. But our students travel all over the world in the summer, and they go on these adventure trips, both in the state, in the region and out in the West,” Reinke said.

Reinke said she believes the contest is a great way to allow students to embrace their creative sides

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SGA resolution boosts student org grants

‘CHANGE IS NECESSARY’

Terrence Roberts speaks at WVU on his time at Little Rock Central High School.

for our students is – yes, we have mandatory insurance, but the policy we offer is typically better than the parents’ offer, and it works very well here in Boulder, as well as nationwide,” she said.

Sheppeck, who also spent 20 years as an insurance broker and owned an insurance agency, said universities can cater their coverage to meet the

At Wednesday night’s West Virginia University Student Government Association meeting, a resolution was passed that could potentially increase the amount of grant money available to student organizations.

Currently, student organizations seeking grants for financial aid with a specific trip or project can receive $500 or $250 from SGA’s grant budget.

However, some trips require several thousand dollars – making $500 a drop in the bucket, according to Governor Christian Guy. “That’s why we’re here – to help student organizations,” he said. “Some of these trips cost thousands and thousands of dollars – $500 is just a small percent of that.”

The resolution, as read

by Governor Guy, is designed to utilize the full potential of SGA’s grant budget by allowing for an increase of the amounts of grants on a case-by-case basis. The need for this amendment is based on increased travel costs on student organizations (due to WVU’s entrance into the Big XII conference), and

the leeway available in the grant budget.

Each year, SGA is allotted $60,000 to grant to student organizations.

If a portion of the budget isn’t spent, it doesn’t carry to the next year – meaning a large portion of the budget goes unused.

“It’s a shame,” Guy said.

“It’s just kind of wasted when student organizations could be getting more help.”

In essence, the SGA Grant Allocation Committee will review each grant application and suggest a grant amount based on the applicant’s financial need, member base, campus contributions and public reputation.

The suggested grant amount will be presented to the Board of Governors, who will vote to approve or amend it.

This resolution is allowed under the SGA bylaws. It changed the wording of the Grant Application, allowing for a variable amount of grant money. The Board of Governors has the power to make this change, and it was unanimously approved.

“This is really an experimental thing,” said

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Delivery service connects restaurants, local customers by shelby toompas staff writer

While Morgantown continues to accept new restaurants, a new service can help you enjoy them in a different way – in your own home.

Straight2YourDoor is a restaurant food delivery service that provides meals from a variety of favorite dining locations delivered straight to your home, office or hotel.

Jason Moldoff, founder and current vice president and operations officer for Straight2YourDoor, said the program started in the college town of Bloomingdale, Ind., in 2006, but merged with Morgantown’s “Down Right Delivery” service in April, 2012.

“After meeting with the David Vignovic, a founder of Down Right Delivery, we formed a team effort to take on the West Virginia mar-

ON THE INSIDE Sophomore forward Averee Fields is proving herself crucial in the West Virginia women’s basketball team’s march toward the postseason.

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ket,” Moldoff said.

Manager and owner of Straight2YourDoor David Vignovic said the idea for Down Right Delivery developed through a business plan competition in WVU’s College of Business and Economics in 2011. Even though his team didn’t win, they started their business.

Straight2YourDoor currently delivers for Chili’s, Chaang Thai, Cold Stone Creamery, Colasessano’s, Chico’s Fat, Soul House Bistro, Zenclay Cafe, Tutto Gelato Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, Yesterday’s Restaurant, Bar and Grille, Ali Baba, Coach’s Bar and Grille, Peking House, Mountain State Brewing Company, Dairy Castle, PeppeBroni’s Pizza, Terra Cafe, Yama and Saffron.

“We are really working hard to try to offer Morgantown with as many

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PUTTING IN WORK Former West Virginia football players continue to be prepare as the deadline to the NFL Draft approaches.

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Thursday February 21, 2013

Gas leak reported before blast leveled restaurant

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Officials inspect a burned out JJ’s Restaurant at the Plaza shopping district of Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A day after a natural gas explosion leveled a popular restaurant, investigators raced to search the rubble and tried to understand how the blast happened despite suspicions that flammable fuel had been leaking, maybe for weeks, somewhere in the busy outdoor shopping area.

Hours before the explosion, witnesses reported a

strong smell of gas, and firefighters were summoned to the scene at one point but left without ordering an evacuation.

As the cleanup got under way Wednesday, searchand-rescue crews recovered a body. Mayor Sly James declined to identify the victim, but the mother of a missing restaurant server said her family was awaiting confirmation that the remains

were those of her daughter.

More than an hour before the blast, a subcontractor working for a cable company hit a gas line with underground boring equipment. Then something inside the restaurant ignited the fuel, authorities said.

Surveillance video from a nearby travel agency shows a fireball erupting from the restaurant’s roof, showering the street with debris

and throwing up a cloud of dust and smoke. The blast could be felt for a mile and shattered glass in neighboring buildings.

Fifteen people were injured. Six were still hospitalized Wednesday, James said.

People who live and work in the area reported smelling gas for some time before the accident.

Jeff Rogers was waiting at

a bus stop down the street from JJ’s when the explosion knocked him and another man to the ground.

He said he had smelled gas – although “not strong” – at the intersection for the past couple of weeks.

Then the odor intensified Tuesday.

William Borregard, who lives with his sister and her fiancé in the apartment building nearest to JJ’s, said

he too had noticed a strange smell for weeks that had worsened in recent days.

On Tuesday, they called the apartment manager.

“We said, it’s very pungent and you should come out here and check it out,” he said. “He came over and rapped on the door and said there’s nothing to worry about. Stay in your apartment.” The blast happened five minutes later.

Roberts said the year he spent at Little Rock Central Continued from page 1 High was filled with hatred, which lead him to re-evaluat another entrance. I got in ate his decision. line again. I then realized that “I’d wake up every mornwe were not welcome. These ing with the thought, ‘Do I have to go back?’ I’d go to kids were vicious.”

school fearful and angry,” he said.

Many WVU students said they enjoyed the presentation and found Roberts’ story as an inspiration to their own lives.

“I’m doing my minor in

African studies, and I like Black History so much that I study it on my own,” said Prarissa Rogers, president of Omicron Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., “Dr. Roberts reminds me of myself, because

he is one of those people that wanted to do work to make a difference.”

WVU student Kimelle Ash said she found encouragement in Roberts’ presentation that she will carry over into her own struggles.

“I’m really glad I came because I got assurance that I can prosper through any little racial insensitivities that I may encounter in life,” she said.

to the university,” she said.

“Really, what we do is cater our group policy to what our students’ needs are. A lot of that is prescription drugs, a lot of that is free birth control – which is covered under health care reform under most policies – and we also cover nongeneric (prescription drugs).

“Parents don’t always understand how (insur-

ance) works. Nobody understands health care reform. Everyone is at a loss, saying, ‘What am I supposed to do?’ and I can tell you that our student health plan – you would not be able to find that (good) of a plan at that price.”

Students at the University of Colorado at Boulder are automatically enrolled in the university-offered

health care plan. To exit the coverage and use one from an outside source, such as one provided by parents, students must opt out and fill out a waiver. This can be done online.

The RFP indicates that there is a chance WVU could adapt a similar “hard-waiver” policy.

out taxing the budget.

“We’re opening it up to a trial run,” he said. “It’s important student organizations know the money is there.”

Both Knox and Guy assured the grant evaluation process would be rigorous, preventing improper – or illegitimate – dispersal of funds. “(The Grant Allocation Committee) is there to help us get a recommendation; that’s what they’re good at,” Guy said. “They’ll make sure those funds are allocated correctly.”

The Grant Allocation Committee consists of Chief Financial Officer Kevin McBride, Director of Student Organizations Cecil O’Dell, Treasurer Anna Kimberling and Finance major Jordan Damron. The committee is looking to recruit pre-business and directly admitted Business and Economics students.

“It’s many people from different backgrounds, so you have as much diversity as you can get,” Knox said.

Even still, the Grant Allocation Committee can only issue recommenda-

tions – the governors can override the committee’s suggestions with a vote.

Governor Guy is hopeful this resolution will greatly benefit the student body.

“It’s something that’s needed to happen for a long time,” he said. “The more I heard people talk about it, the more I knew we needed to get this done.”

Learn more about SGA, or download a grant application at http://sga.wvu. edu.

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Payments with cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are all accepted, but with every order there is also a $3.99 delivery fee.

S t r a i g h t 2 Yo u r D o o r claims that individuals will have their delivery within 60 minutes or less, but steak might take more time than ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.

“If individuals get a delivery over 75 minutes or more, we will go ahead and buy your delivery fee,” Moldoff said. “Also, if you’re unhappy with your service

of any kind, then we will do our best to fix it whether we issue you with credit, give you a gift certificate or bring you more food.”

Moldoff said they are trying to bring back quality service and strive to make each customer happy.

“We have a large delivery area, covering at least 25 square miles, so that the majority of individuals can order from any restaurant,” he said.

Moldoff said when they came to Morgantown, there was no competition and it was a unique opportunity to work with the restaurants and provide this type of service.

“The idea is that you can be home in your apartment studying for a final or you’re too busy to run out and grab something to eat, so that’s where we step in and make it convenient for customers,” Moldoff said.

All drivers are equipped with iPhones, as well.

“With the iPhones, we are able to track the driver’s car and see who is closest to each restaurant to get the best driver possible for each order,” Vignovic said.

Not only are the drivers equipped with appropriate technology, but Vignovic said they are also

trained professionals when it comes to driving in harsh weather.

“We definitely get a lot more business when it’s raining or snowing,” he said.

“A lot of people don’t want to go out in the weather, but we are all trained to go out and handle the weather so individuals don’t have to.”

Moldoff is trying to establish his business as a valuable part of town.

“Our goal is to make sure whenever somebody wants to order something for delivery or even ‘to-go’ that we are the first thing that individuals think of,” Moldoff said.

“Right now we are focusing on restaurants, but down the road we would love to bring even more orders from places such as Walgreens, grocery stores, the mall and more.”

Straight2YourDoor is hoping to introduce a mobile app before fall 2013.

“I simply just love working for me and building something from the ground up and making it work so that it’s successful, whatever it is,” Vignovic said.

To order, visit www.S2YD. com or call 304-777-4670.

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Continued from page 1 while highlighting the benefits of the various summer programs the University offers.

“We just see all these wonderful photos that students have taken. We were thinking that this might be a good way, with the Instagram generation, to let them use some of their creativity to promote summer (programs) to highlight some of the stuff that they do and enable us to promote the summer classes.”

Reinke said students often hold misconceptions about the summer term, and she hopes to be able to eliminate some of them through the contest.

“I think sometimes people come in, and especially once they come from high school, and they hear ‘summer classes’ – people often think remedial classes, or that you’re being pun-

ished to take a summer class or something,” she said. “But in college, and here at WVU, we have so many really fun and interesting classes in the summer. Also, the summer term isn’t like the other traditional terms. It’s flexible scheduling; you can find classes that are three weeks and get three credits in three weeks.”

Reinke said other courses involve travel opportunities.

“We want students to be thinking and realize that the summer term isn’t like fall and spring in many ways,” she said.

“We have nontraditional scheduling, and then we also have some other opportunities that they couldn’t have during the year.”

For more information or to submit an entry to the photo contest, visit www.summer.wvu.edu/ contest. carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu

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Summer classes “help lighten my course load for the fall, and are great if you need to focus on one subject.

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students’ needs, as well as help clarify what is otherwise a difficult concept to understand.

“Coming from the broker world, it really is a great thing for students, and how the university decides to implement that – that’s up

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Continued from page 1 Governor Dillon Knox, a major contributor to the resolution. “When I came into office, we kept it at $500 for a reason – we didn’t know how much money we were going to spend. Now we do.”

With only two months of the semester and grant budget utilization hovering around 16.5 percent, Governor Knox believes the resolution can be implemented this year with-

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Thursday February 21, 2013

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‘Far Cry 3’ offers flawless gaming experience

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‘Far Cry 3’ places gamers in a fight for their lives on the beautiful but violent Rook Island.

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The three installments of the “Far Cry” series are so different they don’t even seem like they are part of the same franchise.

The first “Far Cry” is a science fiction adventure full of mystery, while “Far Cry 2” put players in Africa attempting to stop an infamous gun runner.

“Far Cry 3” goes even further away from its predecessors, placing players in the shoes of extreme sports and hair gel enthusiast Jason Brody on the generic Rook Island.

Jason and his brothers and friends were given bad vacation advice, as they sky -dive onto Rook, having no idea it is covered with pirates.

This bit of misfortune leads to their capture, and plans are hatched to make their lives as brutal and miserable as possible.

After being threatened by the sadistically charismatic Vaas, Jason and his brother Grant are able to escape from captivity, only

for Grant to look at a map at the most inconvenient time possible and get shot for his troubles.

Jason must now learn to be a soldier with the help of the locals, save his friends and topple Vaas’ regime before challenging his boss, the mysterious Hoyt.

To put it simply, Rook Island is trying to kill you.

From the wide variety of predators to the accidental falls to the gun totingpirates, there are hundreds of ways to meet your doom on this perilous island.

Players will curse their luck every time a Komodo dragon bite leads to their death.

That said, gamers can turn the tables on their foes and cause them just as much pain.

With tools like AK-47s, machetes and C4 explosives, enemies can be destroyed in seconds if you play smart, and figuring out the best plan of attack is part of the game’s reward.

For all its danger, Rook is a beautiful place. With picturesque vistas, waterfalls and chances to go hang gliding and pseudoscuba diving, this game is

a lot cheaper than traveling to the Bahamas, and sand won’t get everywhere.

“Far Cry 3” also stands out for its well-done voice acting, with special consideration given to Michael Mando, who did the voice and was the model for Vaas – one of the most memorable game characters in recent memory.

Besides the superb single-player story line, there is also a multiplayer mode in which up to four people can work as a group of survivors who escape from a cruise ship taken over by pirates.

The multiplayer mode is fun and features some great competitive minigames, but at the end of the day is just sprinkles on top of the “Far Cry 3” sundae.

Without them it would still be a great game.

“Far Cry 3” is available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, and it stands as the most entertaining fightfor-your-life game I have played.

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Mumford & Sons, Adele among winners at Wednesday night’s Brit Awards LONDON (AP) — British music put on a brash, confident show at the Brit Awards on Wednesday, celebrating a resurgent industry whose bands and artists are topping charts around the globe.

Winners ranged from established acts such as Coldplay and Adele to worldconquering boy band One Direction, who won in the new Global Success category.

One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson called the prize “absolutely mind-blowing.”

American artists Frank Ocean and Lana Del Rey were among the non-British winners at a ceremony that embraced the mainstream while rewarding artists with distinctive personalities.

Surfing English folk singer Ben Howard and chanteuse Emeli Sande each won two awards.

Sande was named best British female artist and won the album of the year prize for her debut “Our Version of Events,” which has been in the British charts for more than a year. Scotland-raised Sande got a big boost in 2012 when she performed at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.

“This is a dream, really,” said Sande, who beat AltJ, Mumford & Sons, Plan B and Paloma Faith to the album prize.

She thanked everyone “who made me feel like I’m part of something much bigger.”

Howard was named British breakthrough act and British male artist of the year.

“I’m not very good at speeches,” the 25-year-old singer said, accurately –

though he may have to get good at it if his career continues to take off.

Long derided as dull, the Brits have become a lively celebration of “Cool Britannia” music and style, featuring a dinner for hundreds of artists and industry figures followed by a televised concert and awards show for thousands of paying fans.

Hard rockers Muse opened the show at London’s O2 Arena with a typically robust performance of their song “Supremacy” – all thundering music, dazzling light show and 60-piece orchestra. Other performers ranged from tween-pleasing One Direction to American artists Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake.

Treasures” album. Her father, Mitch Winehouse, arrived for the awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena wearing a waistcoat emblazoned with a picture of his daughter.

Coldplay was named best British live act, beating nominees including The Rolling Stones, who celebrated their 50th anniversary with a series of sold-out shows last year.

Adele won the best British single prize for her James Bond theme “Skyfall.” The soulful singer sent a message from Los Angeles, where she is rehearsing for Sunday’s Academy Awards.

There was no repeat of last year, when she was cutoff mid-speech because the show was running late – an Timberlake, dapper in incident Corden referred a tuxedo as he performed to in mock-embarrassment “Mirrors,” was described by host James Corden, in a nod to Europe’s horse meat scandal, as “95 percent beefcake with just a little touch of horse.”

One Direction performed a mashup of post-punk classics “One Way or Another” and “Teenage Kicks,” their single for Britain’s Comic Relief charity.

Mumford & Sons were named best British group.

The banjo-twanging band topped U.K. and U.S. charts with their second album “Babel,” which was named album of the year at the Grammys earlier this month.

Soul singer Amy Winehouse – who died in July 2011 from accidental alcohol poisoning – was among the other nominees for British female artist, eligible thanks to her posthumous “Lioness: Hidden

several times.

The Black Keys were named best international group, while Del Rey took the trophy for international female solo artist. The U.S. singer, who began as an Internet sensation, won a breakthrough Brit award last year and on Wednesday thanked Britain for supporting her.

The international male trophy went to R&B star Frank Ocean, who said it was “definitely a long way from working fast food in New Orleans” – and was the only winner to thank artist Damien Hirst for creating the polka-dot Brit Awards statuette.

Style standouts included Swift, who performed “I Knew You Were Trouble” in a hoop-skirted white number – more wedding cake

than wedding dress – that she shed to reveal black undergarments. Jessie J drew attention in a deeply lowcut black dress.

Most of the awards are chosen by more than 1,000 musicians, critics and record industry figures, with several decided by public vote.

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State AP scores need work

West Virginia is known for many things – some of them good, some of them not so good and some which only inspire intrigue.

The Charleston Gazette reported Wednesday that West Virginia is among the bottom five states in the nation in terms of its pass rate for high school students taking Advanced Placement courses for college credit. Ranked No. 46 overall, West Virginia graduates who achieved a 3 or higher on the test’s 5-point scale stands at 9.8 percent,

well below the national average of 19.5 percent.

This comes as an improvement for the state – the number of students taking and passing the tests has steadily increased in the last 10 years, according to the report. As it stands, 20 percent of high school graduates in the state ever take an AP exam.

There are myriad underlying reasons for the disparity between students in the Mountain State and elsewhere, many of which are not readily clear. Access and availability are

important considerations; compared to many other regions of the country, far fewer West Virginia students have access to AP courses at their high schools.

In 2011, the state Department of Education teamed with the Center for Professional Development, the Department of Education and the Arts, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the College Board in signing the WVAP2014 agreement, which was designed to create policies and prac-

tices to ensure 25 percent of the state’s high school graduating class will participate in one or more AP courses, that 15 percent of the graduating class will score a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam, and that the equity and excellence gap for minority students will be eliminated by 2014.

In furthering this aim, 2013 is the first year the Department of Education will require teachers to attend AP summer institutes every three years and fall institutes every two years.

Despite its lackluster performance in the past, West Virginia’s overall improvement in testing garnered it the AP Beacon Award last year for its dedication to increasing student achievement and college preparedness.

The state has taken steps to improve its commitment to education and should be commended – whether that commitment can result in a better grade remains to be seen.

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PHOTOTREE

Welch, located in McDowell County, W.Va., was once a thriving coal town. It is now struggling to survive, largely due to the decline of the coal industry.

The decline of McDowell County and the future of coal christopher nyden columnist

McDowell County has a rich history of coal mining. The southernmost county in West Virginia paints the picture of coal’s impact upon the state. In the early 1950s ,the county had a population of more than 100,000 and was the largest coal producer in the world.

During the subsequent decades, as coal reserves dried up, many people lost their jobs. People began to move out of communities, and local businesses shut down.

All that remains of the once-booming coal towns of Welch and Gary are vacant buildings with “for sale” signs in the windows and a former First National Bank building for lease. Shops are filled with old equipment, dusty and discolored from years of abandonment, yet the towns still have a humble beauty to them – a resiliency that tells you life goes on, and a community will not die that easily.

A beautiful riverfront park built several years ago sits beside a colorful mural sprawling all four floors of a building in downtown Welch. The same buildings that once showcased Welch as a prosperous town still stand proudly.

While walking through downtown Welch or driving through Gary, it is difficult not to think about the past. The mark of a hard but decent living is seen in the company houses built by coal companies that once flourished. Some houses in the communities have stood the test of time better than others.

Others have been completely renovated – company houses are now family homes. An old drive-in movie theater sits just outside Welch. Vacant buildings and shuttered businesses cannot help but remind one of a once busy downtown, filled with cars and packed housing.

Alas, it is not the past.

It is 2013, and the population of McDowell County is down to 22,000. The county now ranks No.10 among the 30 coal counties in West Virginia. The poverty rate is more than 33 percent. A majority of citizens receive some government support, with 44 percent of the total personal income coming from transfer payments in 2011.

One of the only strong growth industries recently has been prisons.

The county suffers from drug-related deaths at a rate nearly four times the state average. Recently, it was reported by Kids Count that McDowell County had the highest teenage pregnancy rate in

the state by far.

The outlook is depressing, and the only thing holding McDowell County together appears to be its metallurgical coal – coal in high demand because of its use in melting steel.

Mining has lifted many West Virginian families out of poverty, giving them good pay for a very tough job. It has allowed miners to risk their lives so their children may go to college or live a life their parents were unable to. The stories and successes of mining are seen all around West Virginia each day, and it has had an immeasurable impact on the economic growth of West Virginia.

However, the nature of extractive resources such as coal is that they will eventually run out. There is a finite amount of coal in the ground, and whether using conservative or liberal estimates for the life of the state’s coal reserves, West Virginia has serious questions to answer in the near future.

This is the ugly side of coal. It is easy for one to laud its successes, speaking on the tremendous income it has brought to the state. It is much harder to look down the road and see what overdependence on a natural resource will do. The time will come when West Virginia has no choice but to move beyond coal after its long, storied

history in the state.

Recently, this discussion has been brought up against charges of “anticoal” and “job-killing” rhetoric.

Senator Robert C. Byrd, a man who served the state of West Virginia for almost his entire adult life, warned of this rigid mindset, saying, “Change has been a constant throughout the history of our coal industry. West Virginians can choose to anticipate change and adapt to it, or resist and be overrun by it.”

In response, the coal industry acknowledged some of his points but remained steadfast, citing how critical it is to the nation’s energy needs and our state’s economy.

This is a fair point. Regardless of environmental concerns, coal is necessary. Currently, renewable resources cannot compete directly with coal, but the economic argument does not require competition yet. It does, however, require that we take an approach to the future so that our economy does not become crippled once coal has run its course.

The coal industry should not be expected to take this approach. It is their job to provide power and run a profitable business for as long as possible. Their obligations are to the business and their sharehold-

ers – not the citizens of the state. This is precisely why state officials need to think differently.

In the 1980s, the economic thought on extractive resources began to change. It was hypothesized that countries and regions rich in natural resources experienced more tepid growth than less resource-rich regions. This is now referred to as a resource curse – an apparent paradox that despite having the natural tools for economic growth, one experiences less growth.

This usually results from a lack of diversification in economies.

In order to combat the problem of declining resources, western states such as Wyoming and Montana have created a “rainy day” fund from coal severance tax dollars to be used for economic development projects one day.

The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy concluded the creation of an “Economic Diversification Trust Fund” could create $2 billion in cumulative funding by 2035. This could place many options on the table for West Virginia and ensure that coal does not solely benefit the state for as long as it remains in high production.

On the road leaving Keystone, W.Va., right before Northfork, a sign reads, “We love where we live.”

Coal strikes at the very fiber of being and living for many people in southern West Virginia. It is not just a black rock. It’s a way of life. It has long been carried out of our mountains and valleys by train cars to power up a nation.

Once it is exhausted, people are left with tough decisions. Many have left.

Some have turned to whatever makes their lives just a little better, holding on to what they own and love; others have turned to drugs. But many people have remained hopeful in McDowell County, despite having the odds stacked against them.

The debate is now about more than who is for or against coal. The people who frame the debate in this manner do a great disservice to communities who have relied on mining to bring them to their greatest heights.

These people stand in the way of economic progress in the state, and their shortsightedness has left McDowell County in its current position.

All of West Virginia must learn the lessons of McDowell County. This discussion will not be easy, but we can make the easy decision to be proactive now, or we can be reactive later. It is not too late yet.

I, like the good people of McDowell County, remain hopeful for our future.

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, dare to dream. That step will be important in turning a fantasy into a reality.

Speak up about these desires. Your immediate circle of friends might be changing because you are transforming. A new person in your life could be quite controlling, which could become problematic. Don’t bring this person in close until you know him or her better. If you are single, summer 2013 could bring a very special suitor. Enjoy this connection. If you are attached, you will be unusually content with each other. Schedule a wonderful retreat together.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH You have plans, and you are goaloriented. Events easily could change your schedule around in the morning, which leaves the remainder of the day to play catch-up. Your intuition guides you through complicated situations. Tonight: Remain sensitive to a difficult person.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Understand someone’s opposition.

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If you don’t, it could be a waste of time. Tonight: Hang out with friends and family.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Put the reins on spending if you see some smoke signals floating around you. Your response could be more significant than you are aware of.

Root out the issue with care, and you probably will be happier as a result.

Tonight: Make weekend plans with close friends.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Listen to others who seek you out. They might perceive you as being more powerful than you think you are. Give yourself space to do what you feel is necessary, and appreciate that others could be putting you on a pedestal. Tonight: Follow your own ideas.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH Respond to situations after listening to your inner voice. You might need -and want -- to back off, at least for a little while. Your gregarious nature could demand a different outlet. Handle what needs to be done in solitude. Tonight: You don’t have to tell everyone everything.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH Zero in on what needs to happen.

Your creativity might be challenged by someone, and you’ll have to come up with quite a few ideas. Brainstorm with a friend who often doesn’t agree with you; you will have several solutions to choose from. Tonight: Take a stand.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Reach out for more information, as you might not have all the facts.

Someone in your domestic life could let you know how little he or she thinks you know. Detach from the situation, and you just might find this matter to be humorous. Tonight: Good times happen.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Others who are involved in a project you’re working on will join you in a brainstorming session. Whatever the objective of this meeting is,

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you’ll find that a certain individual can be unusually challenging. Don’t lose sight of your objective. Tonight: Read between the lines.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Understand what is happening with someone. This person might need you to make more of an effort to get together. A money issue could be the root of the problem.

Recognize a liability, and establish a boundary, if need be. Tonight: Listen rather than speak.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You can be a hard person to resist. You are more than willing to play devil’s advocate. You take this role rather seriously. A person you play this role with might not be as secure as you would like. Try to straighten out this issue. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH If you are able to avoid a difficult person, you could have a nearly perfect day. Accomplish what you must, but take some time for yourself. Schedule an appointment or a checkup. Include some exercise, or take a walk if you can. Tonight: Run an important errand.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH Your creativity comes forth, which brings you many opportunities. Honor what is happening around you, and find the space to incorporate more of a specific experience into your life. You will feel better as a result. Tonight: Act like this is the beginning of your weekend.

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Fat Daddy’s goes country

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Morgantown-based country outfit Rustic Highway will bring a slice of Nashville to the Mountain State crowd at Fat Daddy’s Bar and Grill tonight.

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Fat Daddy’s Bar and Grill continues its weekly tradition of Live Music Thursdays tonight at 9:30 p.m. with Appalachian-inspired group Rustic Highway and The Short Brothers.

For an event that has previously featured primarily electronic dance music and traditional rock ‘n’ roll, these groups will provide a welcome change of pace for the Thursday night crowd.

“It’s no secret that West Virginia loves country music, and Morgantown is no different just because it’s a predominantly younger population,” said event promoter Adam Payne. “I’ve

found when researching via social media what acts to bring to Morgantown that WVU is filled with many country-craving students.”

A five-piece outfit from Morgantown, Rustic Highway draws a strong inspiration from the country roads and undulating mountaintops that define the Mountain State.

With a modern country sound shaped by today’s most popular and respected artists within the genre, Rustic Highway exhibits the definition of a crowd-pleasing band.

“We are a modern sound, similar to Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Jason Aldean,” said Joshua Swiger, Rustic Highway bassist. “[It’s] really

upbeat and fun. We will burn down the house with some great fiddle and tele(caster) picking guitar.”

While the group focuses mostly on this modern sound, Rustic Highway does not shy away from traditional bluegrass. Their No.1 priority is to get the crowd moving and clapping, and no genre barrier can get in their way.

“Rustic Highway’s live show catalog is an even blend of new country and old country,” Payne said.

“Sprinkle in some good oldfashioned West Virginia bluegrass, and this progressive country act is ready for a hoe down.”

Swiger said while the band looks to provide a fun, party-

happy atmosphere, the performance is still all about the music, and the group takes their job seriously onstage – a point reflected by their original compositions.

“We don’t shy away from smacking the crowd in the face with good music,” Swiger said. “We want you up and partying but listening, as well. We got originals that will stand with your favorite covers.”

Also on the night’s bill are Terra Alta, W.Va., natives The Short Brothers.

Greg and Luke Short are well-versed in a variety of genres. From Southern rock to country to blues and everywhere between, The Short Brothers are guaranteed to please.

“The first time I saw Greg Short play was with Mountaineer basketball player Deniz Kilicli at an open mic. Everyone was raving about Deniz, who was awesome, but I couldn’t stop listening to Greg’s twelve string,” Payne said. “I made it a point to catch him again, and the next time was with his brother Luke. They displayed the kind of chemistry only brothers could possess, and you could only imagine the amount of hours they have picked guitar together.”

Such a connection is vital to the group’s ability to traverse a wide variety of genres and stay on track. As a result, The Short Brothers are absolute masters of their craft.

With Rustic Highway, The

Short Brothers and Fat Daddy’s usual spread of food, drinks and good times, tonight’s performance provides the perfect end-ofthe-week getaway from the stresses of work and school.

“We expect a lot of cowboy hats, tight Daisy Dukes, rocking cowgirls, bar-top dancing, tequila shots and good old rowdy fun,” Swiger said.

Festivities kick off at 9:30 p.m. with The Short Brothers, and Rustic Highway will take the stage following their performance.

There will be a $5 cover charge, and concertgoers must be 21 years or older to attend. hunter.homistek@mail.wvu.edu

On Twitter, a peanut gallery mocks the Oscars NEW YORK (AP) — You can simply tune into the Oscars. Or you can watch them with the peanut gallery on Twitter.

While Hollywood parades in tuxedos and gowns, grandly celebrating itself, a freewheeling cacophony of quips and sarcasm – something like a digital, milliontimes multiplied version of those balcony Muppet onlookers, Statler and Waldorf – will provide a welcome and riotous counter-narra-

tive to the pomp.

The second-screen experience is never better than on Oscar night, when a separate (and some might say superior) entertainment experience plays out on social media.

The running commentary, in which comedians and others parody the glamorous stars and their sometimes laughable speeches, has become as central to the Academy Awards as the red carpet.

“Following the Oscars on Twitter is like watching the show with one hundred million of your drunkest friends,” says Andy Borowitz, the humorist and author who’s often been a standout tweeter on Oscar night. Last year, he succinctly summarized the previous two best-picture winners, “The King’s Speech” and “The Artist,” as “an English dude who couldn’t speak” and “a French dude no one could hear.”

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Live tweeting major TV events, from the Super Bowl to the Grammy Awards, has become engrained in our viewing by now, forming a virtual water cooler that has boosted ratings. But the Academy Awards stream is particularly captivating because it provides an antidote to the on-screen, buttoned-down glamour. It’s as if there’s not an “SAP” button on your remote, but a “YUKS” one, bringing you play-by-play from some of the funniest people in cyberspace. Comedians assemble as if by duty.

“You gotta say something. Someone has to say something,” says comedian Billy Eichner. “To just stand by and watch it happen is almost too tense. It’s cathartic. You’ve got to just get it out on Twitter because if not, we’re all going to be bottled up thinking about how awkward Anne Hathaway made it for one billion people in real time.

I don’t begrudge her the award; I’m just saying she’s a ridiculous person.”

As host of Funny or Die’s “Billy on the Street,” which airs on Fuse, Eichner aggressively and comically interviews passersby about pop culture. So he’s particularly adept at expressing all-caps mockery when it comes to the stars of Hollywood. In the awards circuit leading up to the Oscars, he’s zeroed in on Anne Hathaway, the odds-on favorite to win best supporting actress for her performance in “Les Miserables.”

In Hathaway, Eichner

recognizes a great actress, but also a striving theater geek. Nothing is funnier, he says, “than the mix of ego and lack of self-awareness, like Jodie Foster’s Golden Globes speech.”

“Ultimately, it’s just fun because the whole thing is so ridiculous,” says Eichner.

“It’s like, why not comment on it? What is it even there for other than to be commented on?”

The Oscars has become one of the biggest social media events of the year.

Last year’s telecast at one point set a then-record for 18,718 tweets-per-second.

A statuette could be handed out for a new award: most tweeted tweet. In 2011, that honor went to The Onion, which lamented: “How rude – not a single character from Toy Story 3 bothered to show up.”

Last year, “The Artist” may have won best picture, but Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” easily bested it with 110,179 tweets to 78,509 for “The Artist,” according to Twitter metrics analyst TweetReach.

This year, the academy has partnered with Twitter to track the top categories with an index measuring the percentage of positive tweets about the nominees.

Leading as of Tuesday wasn’t the favorite “Argo,” nor was it Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” but rather David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook.” So if the film, widely considered the dark horse in the best picture race, wins on Sunday, Twitter will have predicted

it.

Mark Ghuneim, chief executive of social media measurement firm Trendrr, says that during the Oscars, Twitter is “`Mystery Science Theater 3000,’ for real,” referring to the cult TV show in which a man and two robot sidekicks wisecrack their way through B-movies.

“It’s really like you’ll never watch TV alone ever again, if you don’t want to,” says Ghuneim. “It’s a natural evolution in television and that’s why it’s so prevalent.”

With real-time data from services like Trendrr, the Oscar conversation can be tracked, revealing which moments resound and provoke audiences.

Last year, Angelina Jolie’s leg-barring pose as a presenter immediately put Twitter in hyper-drive, spawning parody accounts from the perspective of her right leg.

It’s such moments where Twitter becomes Oscar’s dance partner. Viewers celebrate with – and chortle at – Hollywood’s self-seriousness, combining together for a TV experience greater than the sum of its parts.

When the 85th annual Academy Awards air Sunday on ABC, countless comedians and others at home will be ready on their mobile phones and laptops with tweets to skewer.

“I just pray we all survive Anne Hathaway’s acceptance speech,” says Eichner.

“And, to be honest, I have my doubts.”

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Thursday February 21, 2013

STOCK UP

Amit Batra Sports writer

Second chance vs. Baylor on horizon for WVU women Get ready everybody – No. 1 Baylor will be coming to the WVU Coliseum in no time. That’s right, you will get to witness the twotime defending champions in Morgantown.

The Mountaineers will get their second opportunity at the top-ranked Lady Bears after falling by 18 points in the first meeting in Waco, Texas.

WVU will also get its second chance at trying to stop 6-foot-8-center Brittney Griner. In the first meeting, she nearly had a triple-double with nine blocks on top of her usual double-double.

Against TCU this weekend, Griner had 22 points and 10 rebounds in only 23 minutes of action.

While TCU isn’t necessarily the cream of the crop in the Big 12 Conference, having a double-double in that amount of time is impressive.

Make sure to tune in and pack the Coliseum for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Often, you won’t see a girl who dunks in collegiate basketball, so this will be an event you will not want to miss.

Up to this point in the season, Baylor hasn’t lost a conference game. Head coach Kim Mulkey has done a phenomenal job of having this team show up game in and game out.

Now, the Lady Bears are on the brink of yet another Big 12 regular season championship. In the win against the Horned Frogs, Baylor at least clinched a share of the conference title.

BU extended its nationleading streak to 53 home wins, 36 league victories and 22 straight this year.

The Lady Bears are arguably playing their best basketball so far.

That is more of a reason for you to come to the Coliseum and support West Virginia against this perennial power.

Griner has been in double figures in 106 straight games. With her block against TCU’s Donielle Breaux, she’s had at least one rejection in 74 straight games. The list of accomplishments for her and this team goes on and on.

While the Mountaineers have their work cut out for them, you never can truly put your finger on how some games will turn out.

West Virginia may not necessarily get the victory, but if it can keep it close, that may be something that this team could be proud of.

So get ready for something special March 2. Just like when KU played WVU when it was No. 1, there is always the extra motivation to shock the nation when all the eyes are on your team.

Against a top-5 team in Connecticut two years ago, WVU was very close to upsetting the Huskies. Unfortunately for the Mountaineers, Maya Moore was too good in the second half for West Virginia.

This time around, Baylor will be the UConn of 2010. The Lady Bears have played with as much confidence after their loss against Stanford earlier this season as any team in the country.

Even if basketball is not your favorite thing to watch, this one should be an exception for you. Baylor is very entertaining with how well it dominates the game, and West Virginia is still a quality team fighting for its postseason berth.

Head coach Mike Carey and the Mountaineers will appreciate your support for this momentous game.

This is not just your typical, everyday team; Baylor is that much better.

When March 2 comes around, I know where I’ll be. Do you? dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Quarterback Geno Smith will be one of four former West Virginia football players to participate in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Smith leads four Mountaineers participating in NFL Scouting Combine by greg madia multimedia editor

Last year at the 2012 NFL Combine, former West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin catapulted his NFL draft stock and became the 15th overall selection. Experts said prior to that Combine performance, Irvin was probably no higher than a second-round pick.

This year in Indianapolis, four more Mountaineers will take their crack at the NFL Scouting Combine while vying for positions in April’s draft.

Quarterback Geno Smith, wide receivers Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey and center Joe Mad-

sen all will participate in drills this weekend. Madsen will work out Saturday, while Smith, Austin and Bailey work out Sunday.

Smith has plenty to gain this weekend and can solidify himself as the top quarterback in the draft ahead of Southern California’s Matt Barkley and North Carolina State’s Mike Glennon. Smith put up dazzling numbers, throwing for more than 4,000 yards during both his junior and senior campaigns at West Virginia, but NFL experts, scouts and general managers have their doubts about Smith’s accuracy and ability to make quicker

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Wide receivers Tavon Austin, left, and Stedman Bailey combined for 228 catches, 2,911 yards and 37 touchdowns last season.

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The West Virginia wrestling team will take on Edinboro this weekend.

West Virginia looks to send seniors out with win vs. Edinboro by jon fehrens sports writer

After missing action for a week, the West Virginia wrestling team is ready to hit the mat in the WVU Coliseum for the last home match of the season against Edinboro. Saturday will be Senior Night for the Mountaineers, which head coach Craig Turnbull hopes will inspire his team.

“Shane Young has had a tremendous career here and will go down as one the finest lightweight wrestlers in the history of the program.

He’ll compete in his last dual meet here and hopefully qualify for the National Championships,” Turnbull said. “And you have Phil Mandzik, who came in here with a lot of heart and has won a lot of hearts over here in the program.

“It is a bittersweet time.”

The wrestling team will do everything it can to send the seniors out with a win but that will be a little tougher as WVU’s top wrestler, Nathan Pennesi, suffered a broken hand in practice and will not wrestle in any upcoming dual meets.

“We took a couple steps forward but then a big one back when Pennesi broke his hand in practice last week,” Turnbull said. “He is out, and we will injury default him for the Big 12 tournament. We believe, though, that his strength of

schedule is good enough to get him into the national tournament.”

Despite the situation, Turnbull is optimistic for Pennesi when it comes to the NCAA championships.

“Sometimes when the season ends and you have three or four weeks off, you come back wrestling stronger and sharper than you have all season,” Turnbull said. “We are framing it that he comes back fresh, and we will be doing a lot of things with his conditioning, so when he comes back, he will feel like he was just on a break and not out with an injury.”

With Pennesi out until the NCAA championships, the team will have to lean on the two remaining ranked wrestlers they have in Young and freshman Bubba Scheffel to help lead the way for the team.

Young moved up one spot in WrestlingReport’s poll to the No. 23 spot, and Scheffel now holds No. 27 and has eight wins on the season.

“Pennesi’s injury doesn’t change anything. These guys know that if they go out and win a couple dual meets there is business to be done still,” Turnbull said.

Senior Night is set to begin Saturday at 7 p.m. in the WVU Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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ADOPTIONS South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius starts in the men’s 400-meter semifinal during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The prosecution case against Oscar Pistorius began to unravel Wednesday with revelations of a series of police blunders and the lead investigator’s admission that authorities have no evidence challenging the double-amputee Olympian’s claim he killed his girlfriend accidentally.

Detective Hilton Botha’s often confused testimony left prosecutors rubbing their heads in frustration as he misjudged distances and said testosterone – banned for professional athletes in some cases – was found at the scene,

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The second day of what was supposed to be a mere bail hearing almost resembled a full-blown trial for the 26-year-old runner, with his lawyer, Barry Roux, tearing into Botha’s testimony step by step during cross examination.

Police, Botha acknowledged, left a 9 mm slug from the barrage that killed Reeva Steenkamp inside a toilet and lost track of illegal ammunition found inside the house. And the detective himself walked through the crime scene without wearing protective shoe covers, potentially contaminating the area.

Authorities, Roux asserted, were selectively taking “every piece of evidence to try to extract the most possibly negative connotation and present it to the court.”

The case has riveted South Africa, with journalists and the curious crowding into the brick-walled courtroom where Pistorius, dubbed the Blade Runner for his prosthetic legs, faces a charge of premeditated murder in the Valentine’s Day slaying.

Pistorius says he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder and shot her out of fear, while prosecutors say he planned the killing and attacked her as she cowered behind a locked bathroom door.

The day seemed to start out well for the prosecution, with Botha offering new details of the shooting that appeared to call into question Pistorius’ account of the moments leading up to the 29-yearold model’s death.

Ballistic evidence, he said, showed the bullets that killed her had been fired from a height, supporting the prosecution’s assertion that Pistorius was wearing prosthetic legs when he took aim at the bathroom door. The athlete has maintained he was standing only on his stumps, and felt vulnerable and frightened as

he opened fire from a low position.

Projecting a diagram of the bedroom and bathroom, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said it showed Pistorius had to walk past his bed to get to bathroom and could not have done so without seeing that Steenkamp was not asleep there.

“There’s no other way of getting there,” Nel said in disputing Pistorius’ claim that he had no idea Steenkamp was no longer in bed when he pumped four bullets into the bathroom door, striking her with three.

Botha backed the prosecutor up, saying the holster for Pistorius’ 9 mm pistol was found under the left side of the bed, where Steenkamp slept, and it would have been impossible for Pistorius to get the gun without checking to see if she was there.

“I believe that he knew that Reeva was in the bathroom and he shot four shots through the door,” the detective said.

Botha described how bullets struck Steenkamp in the head and shattered her right arm and hip, eliciting sobs from Pistorius, who held his head in hands.

However, when asked if Steenkamp’s body showed “any pattern of defensive wounds” or bruising from an assault, Botha said “no.”

He again responded “no” when asked if investigators found anything inconsistent with Pistorius’ version of events, though he later said nothing contradicted the police version either.

Testimony began with the prosecutor telling the court that before the shooting, a neighbor heard “nonstop” shouting between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. at Pistorius’ upscale home in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria.

However, Botha later said under cross examination that the witness was in a house 600 yards (meters) away, possibly out of earshot. He cut that estimate in half when questioned again by the prose-

cutor, as confusion reigned for much of his testimony.

At one point, Botha told the court that police found syringes and two boxes of testosterone in Pistorius’ bedroom – testimony the prosecution later withdrew, saying it was too early to identify the substance, which was still being tested.

“It is not certain (what it is) until the forensics” are completed, Medupe Simasiku, a spokesman for South Africa’s National Prosecution Agency, told The Associated Press. It’s not clear if it was “a legal or an illegal medication for now.”

The defense also disputed the claim. “It is an herbal remedy,” Roux said. “It is not ... a banned substance.”

Still, Botha offered potentially damaging details about Pistorius’ past, saying the athlete was once involved in an accidental shooting at a restaurant in Johannesburg and asked someone else “to take the wrap.”

The runner also threatened men on two separate occasions, Botha said, allegedly telling one he’d “break his legs.”

The detective said police found two iPhones in Pistorius’ bathroom and two BlackBerrys in his bedroom, and none had been used to phone for help.

Guards at the gated community did call the athlete, Botha said, and all he said was: “I’m all right,” as he wept uncontrollably.

Roux later suggested that a fifth phone, not collected by the police, was used by Pistorius to call for help.

The question now is whether Botha’s troubled testimony will be enough to convince Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair to keep Pistorius in prison until trial. While Pistorius faces the harshest bail requirements under South African law, the magistrate has said he would consider loosening them based on testimony in the hearing. Final arguments were scheduled for Thursday.

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3 BR conveniently located near stadium & hospitals at 251 McCullough, 24 hr maintenance, central air, hardwood floors, washer/dryer, off street parking. No pets! $500/person includes utilities. For appt. call 304-599-0200 101 MCLANE AVE. (One block from both Life Sciences Building and Honors Dorm) Available June 1st. 1 BR, AC, WD and separate storage space on premises. $650/month with all utilities, base cable and marked personal parking space included.

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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 GREEN PROPERTIES Available May. Very Large 1 BR Apartment, South Park. $560 month + utilities. No pets. 304-216-3402

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track and field

Thursday February 21, 2013

women’s basketball

Mountaineers ready for Fields stepping up as Big 12 championships consistent force for WVU by kevin hooker sports writer

The West Virginia track and field team will travel to Ames, Iowa, this weekend for their first Big 12 Conference indoor track and field championships.

Competition is slated to begin Friday at 10 a.m. in the Lied Recreational Athletic Center at Iowa State University.

Texas A&M University won the meet last season, winning for the fifth time in as many years. However, the threat of Aggie dominance won’t be prevalent this weekend, as they’ve joined the Southeastern Conference this year.

“The philosophy of this year’s team is to learn what we need to be ready for the future,” said head coach Sean Cleary.

Although the Mountaineers will be in uncharted waters this weekend, Cleary and the team are hoping to make a splash in their Big 12 Conference debut.

“The challenge of a new conference is finding the right formula to excel in a league that is very different from our past,” Cleary said.

“We have (several) athletes that I feel are ready for this conference.”

The Mountaineers will rely on seniors Sydney Cummings and Heather Adams, who have been dominating throughout the indoor season. “(Adams) has worked hard and prepared to the best of her ability,” Cleary said. “I see no reason why she will not return home happy.”

Last weekend, the Mountaineers hosted the GoldBlue Open, the last home meet of the indoor season.

Cummings leads in the high jump with a distance of 1.77 meters, which was good enough for third alltime in WVU’s top-5 in pro-

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The West Virginia track and field team will compete in the Big 12 Conference championships this weekend. gram history.

“Cummings has the ability and enough confidence from this winter to make a mark in the high jump,” Cleary said. “She will be one of our highlights.”

In addition, The Mountaineers earned the top four spots in the 500-meter run, with two freshmen, Peyton Hampson and Christa D’Edigio, leading the way.

Junior Arielle Gaither came in third place with a time of 1:18.46, and junior Allison Tyree finished fourth with a time of 1:22.67.

Freshman Ashanti Bess placed first in the 60-meter dash with a personal best time fo 8.09 seconds and the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.53 seconds. She also took second place in the 400-meter dash with a time of 59.84.

Jordan Hamric recorded a first-place finish in the

1,600 meter-run with a time of 4:59.24. Shannon Daly also took first place in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:24.41.

Senior Alanna Priits and sophomore Karissa Knabenshue earned the top two spots in the weight throw.

Knabenshue posted a firstplace finish in the shot put for the first time this season with a mark of 11.95 meters.

Despite their success last weekend, the Mountaineers know the importance of the meet this weekend.

“For us, we need to stick to our plan and emerge as quickly as possible to be ready for the new challenges,” Cleary said. “I am excited to see how (our athletes) fare.”

A full recap will be posted on WVUsports.com after the competition. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia sophomore Averee Fields attempts a shot against Iowa State.

by cody schuler managing editor

Hampered by injuries and sure to be tested by new conference competitors, the West Virginia women’s basketball team knew it would have to find players to step up if it wanted to achieve the lofty goals it set for itself in the preseason.

Though there are many players who have stepped up in key situations, there is one in particular who is leaving her mark as the Mountaineers march toward the end of Big 12 play.

That player is Averee Fields.

The sophomore forward from Murray, Ky., is on a tear the last two games, scoring seven critical points in the win against Iowa State and a career-high 19 points in the previous game’s loss to Oklahoma State.

Fields said after the Feb. 13 loss to Oklahoma State the Mountaineers needed to make a run down the stretch to position itself for the postseason.

“We definitely felt confident. We’ve been preparing for these teams,” she said. “We know we have to win these games down the stretch.”

Fields is averaging 8.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season, but her trajectory is trending upward as she continues to grow comfortable on the court.

A viable option as a reserve last season, Fields has been thrust into the starting lineup this season and has exceeded expectations. However, if West Virginia isn’t able to finish the final segment of its schedule strong, there might not be a postseason for Fields to shine in.

“At the end of the season if we don’t win these games, then we won’t have a postseason, and we won’t get on a run later,” she said. “Every single person has to bring it whether if they play one minute or 20 minutes.”

The Mountaineers’ 6866 comeback road victory against Iowa State would not have been possible if it weren’t for Fields.

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With 48 seconds to play and the score tied at 66-66, Fields stole the ball from Iowa State’s possession and was fouled while shooting a layup.

On the subsequent freethrow attempts, Fields converted one-of-two tries and gave the Mountaineers a lead it would never relinquish.

After the win, head coach Mike Carey said he thought the win against Iowa State was essential to rebuilding the momentum the Mountaineers lost in the Oklahoma State game.

“I thought we did a good job. We had to make it ugly, because we weren’t scoring, so we had to have more quickness and try to get some traps and turnovers,” he said. “(Iowa State) does a great job. They’re a great team and very physical. They had some foul trouble, and we were in foul trouble, but we were able to pull it off at the end. It’s a big win for us coming off a loss at home against Oklahoma State,” he said. charles.schuler@mail.wvu.edu

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“With Geno Smith, I see flashes of everything you want with a top 10 quarterback, but I also see a lot more inconsistency than I see those flashes,” said NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock. “He – to me – is a real risk/reward scenario.”

Smith is listed as the top quarterback of the 2013 class on most draft boards, but since he is throwing and completing drills at the Combine, he will be under a microscope this weekend.

Scouts will be nitpicking Smith to see if his three- , five- and seven-step drops are perfect or near perfect as well as his ability to hit basic NFL routes such as the slant, post, out and go with ease.

Mayock projects Smith being drafted between picks No. 20-32, but with a strong performance, Smith could rise due to his throwing ability, athleticism and proven accuracy.

Former WVU wide receiver Tavon Austin will have NFL scouts eyes glued on him all weekend. Each time the all-purpose star participates in a drill, he will have the ability to break a Combine record. Not only should Austin be able to run a below 4.4-second forty yard dash, according to multiple NFL experts, he has a shot to break the three-cone record – a drill that will show scouts how quickly Austin is changing direction.

“Tavon Austin is a playmaker. People want to make the comparison to Percy Harvin, (but) he’s 20 pounds lighter than Percy Harvin,” Mayock said. “To me, he’s more like a Wes

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Former WVU center Joe Madsen is one of four Mountaineers to compete in the NFL Scouting Combine.

Welker and tremendous return guy.”

Right now, the Baltimore, Md., native is a projected late first-round pick.

Austin’s partner in crime at West Virginia, Stedman Bailey, led the NCAA with 25 receiving touchdowns and was a 2012 Biletnikoff Award finalist. But he is being largely overlooked by NFL experts and currently a projected third round pick.

By running a sub-4.5 forty-yard dash would prove to NFL scouts that he has the straight-line speed to do what he did so well in college, executing the go route.

Typically one difference between college and the NFL is that wide receivers are larger on the outside and at 5-foot-10, Bailey has to prove he has the speed to compensate for the lack of height. If he can do so, Bailey’s pass-catching ability in conjunction with speed should move him up into at least the middle of the second round.

Last for center is Joe Madsen, who is considered a fringe, six- to seven-round prospect at this point. At West Virginia Madsen started 50 career games anchoring the WVU offensive line that thrived protecting Geno Smith during 2012.

Madsen, who played in the Senior Bowl, helped himself by proving he can play one-on-one against bigger defensive tackles.

But to up his stock even more, Madsen must have a good bench press to prove his strength. Though Madsen will also have to do a kick slide drill to show he can move with a defender, it won’t be as important as him snapping the ball and scouts measuring how quick his first two steps are out of his stance.

If Madsen can do those two well, he can help himself move into the second tier of centers behind Barrett Jones of Alabama and Khaled Holmes of Southern California. dasports@mail.wvu.edu