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Race benefits Ryan’s Rally

BY Caroline Peters Staff writer

The Mountaineer Maniacs held their 2nd annual Ryan’s Rally 5k Saturday at the Student Recreation Center in honor of Ryan Diviney.

Diviney, a former West Virginia University student, was attacked and severely injured outside the Willey Street Dairy Mart in 2009 and has been in a coma since.

Chris Northrup, executive director of the Moun-

taineer Maniacs, said the turnout was truly inspiring.

“It was an awesome turnout – last year we had 80 runners, and this year over 200 came out,” Northrup said. “It was a great cause and we are thrilled with the number of student participants. It shows how Morgantown can come together for a worthy cause.”

After 18 minutes and 20 seconds, the first student runner crossed the finish line.

Jon Potter, a junior sport and exercise psychology

student, said he was excited to finish first, but winning the race wasn’t the biggest thrill.

“Being first wasn’t that important to me,” Potter said. “I was in it for the community service and to support the family with what they go through daily.”

William Feeney, a forensic science student, was the second to cross the finish line.

Feeney said he felt honored to be there to support a fellow WVU student in need.

“Despite the temperature, the race was well worth everything,” Feeney said. “It’s awesome that they are doing this in support of Ryan.”

Lauren Mickle, a friend of Ryan’s and WVU graduate, said she loves coming back to Morgantown for any event that supports Ryan.

“I’m glad to be back here and with friends of Ryan,” Mickle said. “Even though I already graduated from WVU, my friends and I like to come back and support all his events.”

Daniel Brewster, a sociology and anthropology professor, said his goal is to always maintain the support of WVU for Ryan.

“This is the sixth fundraiser I have hosted or cohosted for Ryan. It is inspiring that people still want to maintain his memory,” Brewster said. “Some of these people I’ve seen at fundraisers since they were freshmen.”

Sue Diviney, Ryan’s mother, said the level of turnout proved to her that WVU and the city of Mor-

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Greek community recognized for accomplishments

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gantown will always be a support system for her family.

“It’s so touching,” Sue said. “It is just incredible that almost four years later there are still this many people in support of my son – it doesn’t surprise me one bit. Ryan always spoke of West Virginia and how great their people are. You guys are truly like a big family.”

Ryan’s sister and WVU student Kari Diviney said she is extremely grateful

West Virginia Greek life is constantly helping out the community, and last night, they were recognized for their hard work.

“The WVU Greek community stands for scholarship, service, leadership and friendship,” said Beth Clements, first lady of WVU. Clements was an active member of Phi Sigma Sigma in her collegiate days, so she knows of the significance of Greek life.

The WVU Greek community has collectively raised more than $50,000 and contributed more than 10,000 community service hours this year.

The recipients of the prestigious best sorority and best fraternity awards were Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity.

Both chapters were thrilled of the accomplishments of their members.

“I’m very excited,” said Claire Ulmer, the 2012 president of Chi Omega.

“We haven’t won in a few years, so it’s really exciting to bring this back to the chapter.”

The WVU chapter of Chi Omega has not won this award since 2008, and they’ve been working to regain the strength of the group.

“We’ve had a lot of hard work and teamwork from the members of the

executive board, as well as from the whole chapter,” Ulmer said.

Ulmer said the sorority has worked to raise its grade point average during the year and has also put much work into its philanthropy.

“Our philanthropy, Make A Wish, is very important to us, and I think that played a large part in us winning,” she said.

Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity was also pleased to accept their best fraternity on campus award.

“I’m very excited,” said Brian Flynn, president of Sigma Alpha Mu. “We did very well with philanthropy and have over 300 community service hours.”

Flynn was also the recipient of the outstanding fraternity president award, making his night all the more thrilling.

“It’s a huge step in the right direction,” he said.

“We’re back on top.”

Outstanding membership development was among the awards given at the ceremony, and the recipients were Sigma Kappa sorority and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.

“Sigma Kappa has more members involved in other organizations on campus than any other sorority,” said Ron Justice, director of student organizations services at WVU. Alpha Phi sorority

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WVU alumni run to honor fallen Boston bombing victims

BY Summer Ratcliff City editor

After the bombings at the April 15 Boston Marathon, people worldwide began to reach out to support the victims and their families.

As an avid runner, Frank Fumich – a 1992 graduate of West Virginia University and current resident of Arlington, Va. – felt compelled to reach out to those affected by the bombings.

“I’m a runner; I’ve run over 50 marathons.

It’s one of my goals to one day run the Boston Marathon,”Fumich said.

“So when I saw the events unfolding on TV, it just kind of blew me away. I realized how easily it could have been my family to be killed or injured. I immediately knew I wanted to do something to help the victims.”

The morning after the

bombings, Fumich began to post on Facebook his intent to organize a run to raise money for the victims. He invited his friends and followers around the world to join him in running to raise money.

Because of the tragedy and the number of lives affected by it, Fumich said he wanted to do something extraordinary that would inspire others to get involved, as well.

“I wanted to inspire people, so I knew I needed to do a little something more than just a short run,” he said. “When I learned three people had died, I thought if I ran three marathons back to back to back non-stop, then maybe that would inspire people to give and also get others out to run, as well.”

Fumich mapped out a 6.55-mile course that he

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typically runs on. During a usual marathon, he runs this course four times. For the charity run he ran the course a total of 12 times, or 78.6 miles.

“We did the run this past Saturday. We started at exactly 2:50 p.m., which is the same time of day that the first bomb went off,” he said. “We ran straight through the night; it took us 19 hours and 39 minutes to run the 78.6 miles.”

One friend joined Fumich for the entire run and more than 20 other people joined him at various points along the run.

Fumich, a brother of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, enlisted the help of one of his fraternity brothers, Todd Jubeck.

Jubeck, also an alumnus of WVU, ran with

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Fraternity hosts philanthropy volleyball tournament BY madison fleck associate city editor

There are constantly fundraisers that support different charities, but last weekend the West Virginia University chapter of Phi Kappa Psi brought a beach-like atmosphere to its event.

During the weekend, the fraternity hosted its annual “Queens of the Beach” volleyball tournament at the chapter’s house located on Spruce Street.

“We’re the only fraternity that actually gets to have their philanthropy at their house,” said Cole Mertins, a senior member of Phi Kappa Psi. “We have the beach volleyball court here, and we have a big enough property where we can hold everyone.”

Sororities also participated in the tournament, and proceeds benefitted the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club, an after-school program that promotes

and enhances the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

“I volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club for my major, and I absolutely love kids,” said Vivienne Treiber, an elementary education student and vice president of campus affairs for the Alpha Phi sorority. “I’m glad the money is going somewhere that I can see it flourish.”

Each sorority paid $225

to participate in the volleyball tournament.

According to Mertins, Phi Kappa Psi pairs up the sororities that seem to be rivals to make the games more interesting and add a little bit of healthy competition.

“It does get a little competitive, but it’s all part of the fun,” said Magaly Green, Sigma Kappa sorority’s philanthropy chair.

Treiber said while the game is competitive, it’s all in the name of fun.

“It’s all for charity. The sororities shake hands after, and we always have fun doing it,” she said.

Sigma Kappa won this year’s tournament, and Alpha Phi was the runner up.

“This is our third year winning the philanthropy,” Green said. “It’s really great, because we can help out the community, and all of our girls love coming to support the cause.”

Sororities supported the cause not only for the fun, but also for the

cause the proceeds went toward.

“I think it’s really important to support the other fraternities,” Treiber said.

“It keeps us connected, and when we support people within our community, the cause becomes a lot closer to our hearts.”

For more information on the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club, visit www.mbgclub.org. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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A new front for gun background checks: the ballot

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After struggling to sway both state and federal lawmakers, proponents of expanding background checks for gun sales are now exploring whether they will have more success by taking the issue directly to voters.

While advocates generally prefer that new gun laws be passed through the legislative process, especially at the national level, they are also concerned about how much sway the National Rifle Association has with lawmakers.

Washington Rep. Jamie Pedersen, a Democrat who had sponsored unsuccessful legislation on background checks at the state level, said a winning ballot initiative would make a statement with broad implications.

“It’s more powerful if the voters do it — as opposed to our doing it,” Pedersen said.

“And it would make it easier for the Legislature to do even more.”

On Monday, proponents of universal background checks in Washington will announce their plan to launch a statewide initiative campaign that would require the collection of some 300,000 signatures, according to a person involved in the initiative planning who spoke on condition of anonymity so as

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Continued from page 1 Fumich during two of the marathons to pay tribute to the three victims of the bombings.

“I wanted to run to let them know that the human spirit is alive in a positive way, and that I care about what a terrible tragedy occurred to each of them,” Jubeck said. “Through this unspeakable tragedy, people who didn’t even know the victims shared their pain and were willing to reach out and hopefully make a positive impact during their time of healing.”

In addition to the run in Arlington, Va., people in more than 20 states and 11 countries organized runs on the same day.

not to pre-empt the official announcement.

The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility has scheduled a fundraiser in Seattle at the end of next month and hopes to have a campaign budget in the millions of dollars.

Ballot measures may be an option elsewhere, too.

Hildy Saizow, president of Arizonans for Gun Safety, said an initiative is one of the things the group will be considering as it reconsiders strategies. An organizer in Oregon was focused on the Legislature for now but wouldn’t rule out a ballot measure in the future if lawmakers fail to pass a proposed bill there.

While advocates have had recent success on background checks in places like Connecticut and Colorado, they’ve been thwarted in some other states and in Congress. The U.S. Senate rejected a plan to expand background checks earlier this month, although lawmakers in the chamber are still working to gather additional votes.

Brian Malte, director of mobilization at the national nonprofit lobbying group Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said passage through Congress is the ideal in order to have a national solution and so that states with strong gun Fumich set an original goal for his team to raise $26,200 to represent the 26.2 miles of a marathon.

At press time more than $47,000 had been raised.

“Initially, we were raising money for the family of the 8-year-old who died, because his mom and sister were also injured,” Fumich said. “Since we have surpassed our goal, we are giving all of the remaining money to Jeff Bauman, who was the guy who lost both of his legs during the bombing.”

For more information about Fumich’s efforts or to donate to the cause, visit http://www.firstgiving. com/fundraiser/EnduranceTrust/westandunitedwerununited. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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laws aren’t undermined by nearby states with weaker standards. He noted that initiative campaigns are costly endeavors that can drain important, limited resources.

Still, Malte said, the ballot measures are an option to consider.

“At some point, certainly decisions need to be made about what the right time is to say we take it to the people,” Malte said.

Brian Judy, a lobbyist who represents the NRA in Washington state, did not return calls seeking comment about the new initiative. He has previously said the NRA would likely oppose such an effort, arguing that the recently proposed laws on background checks would largely impact lawabiding citizens instead of the intended targets such as criminals and the mentally ill.

Gun measures have had mixed results at the ballot.

More than 70 percent of Washington state voters rejected a 1997 initiative campaign that would have required handgun owners to pass a safety course. After the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, voters in Colorado and Oregon approved ballot measures the next year to require backAP ground checks for buying A Glock representative explains features of the Glock 37 Gen 4 .45 caliber pistol at the 35th annual SHOT Show, in Las weapons at gun shows.

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Downtown, Evansdale parking permits now available for student, faculty purchase Parking permits for on-campus parking for the 2013-14 school year go on sale today. Existing permit holders may also renew their parking permits at this time.

Students and local employees can log on http:// transportation.wvu.edu to purchase or renew a parking permit.

In order to be eligi-

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ble to purchase a parking ticket, all open citations must be paid in full.

Any outstanding tickets can be paid on the WVU transportation website.

Parking permits for 10 lots are available for purchase.

Prices range from $20.25-$55.50 per month.

The yearly total must be paid in full at the time of

lanthropy. Justice commented that Alpha Phi’s Red Dress Gala raises Continued from page 1 more than $30,000 each year. was recognized for havSigma Nu fraternity took ing an outstanding phi- home multiple awards, in-

purchase.

Permit purchasers should remember that lots closer to Milan Puskar Stadium require all permit holders to relocate their cars on football game days in order to make room for stadium parking.

Parking permits cannot be shared with or sold to friends or associ-

ates for personal convenience, as the permits are nontransferable.

The West Virginia University Department of Transportation and Parking said all legal parking areas are marked by signs, paint or other markings.

“If it isn’t marked, don’t park.”

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cluding best scholarship and for their individual and best leadership. achievements.

All members of the For more informaGreek c o m m u n i t y tion on WVU Greek life, were recognized for visit greeklife.wvu.edu. their dedication to the danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu Morgantown community

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Continued from page 1 for the continued support of her peers and the city of Morgantown.

“Overwhelming is the only word I can think of,” Kari said. “It’s great seeing 200 people here. Morgantown has always been a big family for me, and it is absolutely amazing to see college kids here on a Saturday morning.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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The Demon Beat brings retro sound to 123

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The Demon Beat plays live at 123 Pleasant Street.

By James Yaria a&E writer

With the grainy feel of good vinyl, The Demon Beat brought a mix of classic rock and garage band to 123 Pleasant Street Thursday night.

Adam Meisterhans, Tucker Riggleman and Jordan Hudkins, the trio that comprises Demon Beat, all hail from W.Va. and have been playing together for seven years, beginning in their college days at Shepherd University.

Bobbing and rocking as if they were playing for a crowd of thousands, The Demon Beat was consumed by their music, bringing positive energy for the small audience to embrace.

The Demon Beat didn’t take the stage until well after midnight, playing for a shrinking crowd that dipped from 50 to about 30 due to the late hour.

Though lacking in people, the few who stayed danced and cheered merrily along with the trio on stage.

“We’re just happy to play,” drummer Hudkins said. “We never get too hung up about like, ‘oh there’s only this amount of people there.’ The fact that anybody wants to come listen to you play music is stupid. It’s stupid that you can do that, and we’re happy that anybody’s here.”

Although they’ve played at 123 on many occasions before, a certain sense of humility still seemed to overwhelm the band.

Producing and pressing

their own vinyl records, The Demon Beat’s live performance contained the same energy and crackle of the vinyl on which they record.

“Everything we did on our own label, called Big Bullet Records, and we all did everything in-house,” bassist Riggleman said.

“The recording, the pressing, all the artwork and the promotion for it we did with the three of us.”

Since then, The Demon Beat has recorded their last full-length album and

EP with Funny/Not Funny Records in Harrisonburg, Va. Since their debut album is now in its second pressing, The Demon Beat has evolved from a pure garage style to a classic, oldschool sheen.

“Originally it was fouron-the-floor, straightforward, classic rock type stuff, and then Tucker brought his own influences in, and I started injecting my own flavor into us,” Hudkins said.

With wailing guitar so-

los and energetic movement throughout their entire performance, The Demon Beat still have garage roots deep within their veins. But they now have a certain polish to them that makes them stand out from the crowd.

After a weekend trip through W.Va. that consisted of shows in Huntington and Charleston, The Demon Beat currently have no immediate plans to tour. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Telltale Games’ ‘Poker Night 2’ supplies humorous dialogue Jamie carbone a&e writer

There are literally hundreds of digital places where people can play Texas Hold ‘Em. From a quick Google search to phone apps, there are plenty of ways to lose money to a computer.

But what “Poker Night 2” brings to the table is the pop culture characters, which make it all worth it.

The original “Poker Night at the Inventory” was released in 2010 and featured the likes of Strong Bad, Heavy of “Team Fortress 2,” Max of “Sam & Max” and Tycho Brahe, one of the two main characters of the popular videogaming webcomic “Penny Arcade.”

Aside from a quick photo cameo, though, most of those characters are gone and replaced with Brock Samson from the cult hit Adult Swim cartoon, “The Venture Bros.,” Claptrap from “Borderlands” and its sequel, Ash Williams of the original “Evil Dead” films and Sam the Dog, also of “Sam & Max.” Meanwhile, the card game itself is dealt by GLaDOS, the murderous supercomputer from the “Portal” series.

Basically, if you’re a huge nerd, this game is for you.

Players must beat these opponents at either Omaha or Texas Hold ‘Em while listening to their ridiculous conversations and jibes the entire time. To the benefit of the player, each character also has various tells – some more obvious than others, which can give players an idea as to

the cards their opponent possesses.

The better a player does, either winning or eliminating opponents, the game awards them tokens that can be used to buy chips, tables and cards based on the various franchises from which the featured characters come.

These can be combined to give the whole room a feel based on that series, such as an Aperture science lab from “Portal” or the dark forest, similar to the one from “Evil Dead.”

Tokens can also be used to – no joke – liquor your opponents up, so they use their tells more often, which is great, because I’ve been meaning to buy Brock friggin’ Samson a drink for years. It isn’t my fault if he plays worse because of it.

The best part of the game, though, is the character chats. Conversations range from what the future Claptrap is to how Ash’s prosthetic arm might be possessed by an ad agency.

Like their unique personalities, each character has their own play style; for example, Brock is willing to bet when there isn’t a lot of action on the table, and Sam plays more conservatively. I don’t know if Claptrap has any idea how to play poker, honestly.

The voice acting is also sublime, with standout performances coming from Patrick Warburton, once again donning the blonde mullet of Brock Samson like he does on the show, and Ellen McLain returning as the homicidal GLaDOS. The voice actors of Claptrap and Sam return as well, but they aren’t nearly as cool.

The biggest loss is Bruce Campbell not voicing Ash, the character who turned the actor into the B-lister king he is today. Although Danny Webber does a decent job doubling, it just isn’t the same.

The game also features a bounty system, which are certain goals a player must complete. This is a neat way to add some strategic elements to meet certain goals.

Upon completing several bounties, players are awarded the opportunity to play for a unique item owned by one of the characters, such as Sam’s banjo or Claptrap’s Best Character of the Year award he won from the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards.

Seriously. You can win that.

Winning these items unlocks not only a special outfit in “Borderlands 2” but also a cosmetic award, depending on the system you are using. You can receive things such as an item for your Xbox Avatar or, if playing on PC, a new item to wear in “Team Fortress 2.”

D evelop er Telltale ‘Poker Night 2’ features popular characters from other games like ‘Borderlands’ and ‘Portal.’

Games really put a lot of thought in this, and it shows, but at the end of the We’re hiring day, it’s still just another poker game. If that isn’t your thing, look elsewhere.

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West Virginia rankings worsen

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The New River Gorge Bridge, a prominent feature of the state, is located in Fayetteville, W. Va. You don’t have to be a resident of West Virginia to know the benefits of living in the Mountain State.

From the Appalachian Mountains to the pepperoni rolls, West Virginia is a welcome home to approximately two million people.

But Health Magazine has recently ranked West Virginia as the most depressing state in America, citing that roughly 15 percent of the population experience

frequent mental distress.

Health Magazine offers explanations such as the lack of steady jobs and accessible health care as main factors in their ranking, given about two-thirds of West Virginia residents live in rural areas.

But this isn’t the first time West Virginia’s state rankings have been embarrassing; in 2012, we were the third most obese state, had the second-highest preva-

lence of smokers and held third place for the most diabetic state. Overall, West Virginia is the fourth worst state in America.

Along with being the butt of many redneck-themed jokes and confusion regarding the classic West Virginia vs. Western Virginia issue, our obese, smoking, diabetes-ridden home now has the burden of being the “most depressing” – probably because of the afore-

mentioned qualities.

On the bright side, however, West Virginia generally has a low occurrence of infectious diseases and high public health funding per capita. And even with West Virginia University’s current party school ranking, our state has a low prevalence of binge drinking compared to the rest of the U.S. Even though the West Virginia culture and life-

style is held so highly in the eyes of its residents, our home comes under fire so often that adding another blemish to the state’s reputation is commonplace.

It’s becoming increasingly important that we as West Virginians try to change how the rest of America views us, and now, more than ever, is the time to start.

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Guantanamo Bay hunger strike should lead to action mICAH cONKLING columnist

Guantanamo Bay is one of many disfiguring stains on America’s character. The U.S. detention center in Cuba has caged prisoners for interrogation since 2002, when former President and now 250 million dollar Dallas library recipient George W. Bush established the facility to confine terrorists.

Guantanamo Bay is one of many cringe-worthy flaws America has but now, as many of its prisoners are participating in a hunger strike, it is a blemish that can’t be ignored, even if it seems far away in a distant country where only Jay-Z and Beyonce can vacation.

Since former President Bush established the Guantanamo Bay detention center, the institution has been under fire: questions regarding its legality and humanity are numerous, as is usually the case when the names Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld are mentioned.

Since Guantanamo opened, incidents of torture, abuse and attempted and successful suicides have been consistently reported.

President Obama hasn’t done better than Bush, despite his campaign promises in 2008 to shut down Guantanamo Bay. When Obama entered office in 2009 he had a plan to transfer the prisoners at Gitmo to a prison in Illinois, but Congress blocked that plan.

Since then, while Obama has taken a few meager steps to reassess the way prisoners’ cases are reviewed at Guantanamo, he’s done nothing to come through on his promise to close the prison.

Current events in Cuba make it difficult to ignore the violence and inhumanity of Guantanamo Bay; the hunger strike protesting the inhumane conditions at Guantanamo (which first began in February) has now reached 100 out of 166 de-

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A detainee shields his face as he peers out through a “bean hole,” which is used to pass food and other items into detainee cells. tainees. Reports say that up to one-fifth of the protesters are being force-fed through nasal feeding tubes to prevent life-threatening weight loss.

Hunger strikes are constructed to invoke guilt from their observers. Appetite is a universal pain, and while some go hungry their entire lives and some never go hungry for more than a few minutes, every mortal person knows the discomfort or ache a lack of food arouses.

While we can imagine, based on our cultural or possibly personal knowledge of prison food, that the

cuisine provided at Gitmo is far from a culinary revelation, the hunger strike happening at Guantanamo Bay should reawaken the American public’s and President Obama’s drive to close down an institution that exists as an eyesore to America and persists as an illegal and cruel instrument of detainment and death to those housed within its walls.

Journalists, human rights activists, legal scholars and others have begged the government to shut down Guantanamo Bay since its inception. It hasn’t worked.

Now, the people captive at

Guantanamo are speaking out from their own hell on earth in Cuba with the only voice they still have: their stomachs.

Food is incredibly hard to give up. Anybody who has ever participated in Lent, tried to count Weight Watchers points or simply tried to limit themselves to just three Chick-fil-a sandwiches on a campus where the scent of chicken propagates throughout every hall knows that. The fact men who live in dire and torturous conditions are giving up one of the only comforts and constancies they have

in the semblance of lives they have left should slap us out of our delirium and apathy and into action.

It’s easy to think of Guantanamo Bay as a faraway prison in Cuba where folks who have possibly committed war crimes or terrorist acts are held. It’s easier to not think about it at all. I’d bet more people know JayZ went to Cuba than realize there’s a hunger strike happening.

But Gitmo isn’t a magical, torturous prison; it’s a real place. The detainees there aren’t robots; they are people. Many of them are un-

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tried suspects, and a great deal have been cleared for release but haven’t been let go because of government red tape.

We are humans who eat and need food to survive, and so are the detainees at Guantanamo Bay. For the past 11 years, we haven’t been swayed enough by reports of torture, sexual abuse and suicide attempts. Hopefully, their empty stomachs and throats with feeding tubes shoved down them will growl loudly enough for us to finally hear and do something – anything.

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CAMPUS CALENDAR POLICY To place an announcement, fill out a form in The Daily Athenaeum office no later than three days prior to when the announcement is to run. Information may also be faxed to 304-293-6857 or emailed to dacalendar@mail.wvu.edu.

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LATER THIS WEEK THE MORGANTOWN FIRST CHURCH OF NAZARENE will be handing out free bagged lunches to students Sunday from 1-2 p.m.

Lunches include a pepperoni roll, chips, fruit, a cookie and a drink. The church is located at 775 Garrison Ave. off Willey Street.

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.

WVU CLUB TENNIS is practicing from 9-10 p.m. at Ridgeview Racquet Club. For car-

clude all pertinent information, including the dates the announcement is to run. Announcements will only run one day unless otherwise requested. All non-University related events must have free admission to be included in the calendar.

If a group has regularly scheduled meetings, it should submit all information along with instruc-

pooling, call 304-906-4427.

New members are always welcome.

CHESS CLUB meets from 6-9 p.m. in the food court of the Mountainlair. Players of all skill levels are invited to come. For more information, email wvuchess@gmail.com.

TRADITIONAL K ARATE CLASS FOR SELF-DEFENSE meets at 9 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center.

THE WVU EQUESTRIAN TEAM meets in Room 2001 of the Agricultural Sciences Building. The English Equestrian Team will meet at 7 p.m. and the Western Equestrian Team will meet at 8 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION will NOT today. Any issues pertaining to residence halls can emailed RHA@mail. wvu.edu or visit rha.wvu.edu.

CONTINUAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as drinkWELL, loveWELL, chillWELL and more are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELLWVU: Wellness and Health Promotion.

W E L LW V U : S T U D E N T HEALTH is paid for by tuition and fees and is confidential.

For appointments or more information, call 304-293-2311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/ medical.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgan-

tions for regular appearance in the Campus Calendar. These announcements must be resubmitted each semester.

The editors reserve the right to edit or delete any submission.

There is no charge for publication.

Questions should be directed to the Campus Calendar editor at 304-293-5092.

town 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 2934431 or contact tandy.mcclung@mail.wvu.edu.

DAILY HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you often are concerned about key people in your life. Once you detach from the worry, you’ll be able to see the big picture. This process leads you to success in various fields of interest. If you are single, someone could enter your life come summertime. The type of relationship that emerges could be very different for you. If you are attached, planning a wonderful getaway with your significant other will keep your relationship on the right track.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Responsibilities could feel heavy on your shoulders. Don’t worry so much -- your creativity and energy will allow you to accomplish what is necessary. You might try to cheer up a depressed friend, but know that the decision is up to him or her. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH Keep reaching out for more information. Play around with different facts and figures, and study them. You are capable of changing your perspective, thus your attitude.

You simply need to claim your power.

Others will respond accordingly. Tonight: Let your mind wander.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Others have been giving you their opinions. You might want to tell someone off, but don’t; instead, start the process of negotiating. Beware of a tendency to hold back feelings. Expect a blow-up to occur if you choose not to change this pattern. Tonight: Have a long-overdue talk.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH You could be confused about your long-term direction. Information that is forthcoming needs to be weighed before you make an important decision. Feedback from others could be very pivotal in the decision-making process. Tonight: Go along with someone’s suggestion.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH You easily could be surprised by a particular situation. You also might want to ask yourself how you are going to cover all of the ground that you must.

You will get great practice juggling different concerns. You understand what needs to happen. Tonight: Take care of yourself first.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH You might want to deal with a personal issue that you have been avoiding. Success will follow you if you tap into your imagination. The unexpected draws unusual results. Forthcoming news could be exciting and also open up doors. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH You might want to slow down. Personal matters take a higher priority than you anticipated. Budget tightly, but leave some funds for excess. You’ll want to pull back and think before acting. A partner acts up, which sets off a series of questions in your mind.

Tonight: At home.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH You seriousness comes through in conversation after conversation. You might question whether the way you are heading is the best direction for you. Reach out to a close loved one to get some feedback and perhaps

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COMICS Get Fuzzy

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Cow and Boy

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a new perspective. Tonight: Head to the gym or go for a walk.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHHH When you look at a situation, you only see it through one filtering system. Getting feedback from people you respect can help you see the big picture. Some of you might decide to use a different method to cut through some emotional heaviness.

Tonight: How about some baseball?

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Though you are assured and efficient, your actions could make others feel insecure. Teach others some of your more positive traits by being a good role model. You don’t even need to add any comments. You could be surprised at what happens!

Tonight: Off doing your thing.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HH What you believed was a possibility yesterday might need to be abandoned for now. Like it or not, a personal matter steals the limelight.

Clear it up efficiently so that it doesn’t rear its ugly head again. Reach out to a trusted friend or adviser. Tonight: Avoid the grumpy people.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Today’s meetings, calls and social networking might keep you busy. Even if you receive a negative response at first, you’ll negotiate well. Your positive attitude creates ideas and solutions that others will like but have not thought of. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

BORN TODAY Comedian Jerry Seinfeld (1954), actress Michelle Pfeiffer (1958), composer Duke Ellington (1899)

Pearls Before Swine

by Stephan Pastis

A&E

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Student athlete torches competition hunter homistek a&e writer

Simons Promotions’ Caged Power 6 electrified the Morgantown Event Center Saturday evening with a blistering blend of boxing and professional mixed martial arts (MMA).

The evening opened with amateur boxing bouts that warmed up the crowd, and the venue pulsed with intensity when professional action kicked off inside the ring.

Pittsburgh’s Jay Holland dominated West Virginiabased fighter Dustin Echard en route to a stoppage via three-knockdown rule in round two, and the Steel City maintained its momentum from there. Paul “The Piston” Pindroh pushed a furious pace against 38-fight veteran Shane Gierke and remained undefeated, as Gierke’s corner was forced to throw in the towel in round three.

These fights set the stage for the evening’s main event, which featured West Virginia University student Eric Watkins, and the crowd went into a rowdy fit of cheers and praise as he entered the ring.

His opponent, seasoned veteran Daniel Shull, had no answers for Watkins’ quick and accurate attack, and Watkins cruised to a unanimous-decision victory in front of the hometown crowd.

“It felt really good to fight back here in Morgantown for my home fans – the rowdiest fans in the nation,” Watkins said. “I love fighting here at the Waterfront Hotel.

They’re always on their rowdiest behavior.”

Watkins, who juggles a life of parenting, schoolwork and relentless training to prepare for upcoming bouts, represents the tireless work ethic and determination we all strive to achieve.

The reward of victory

WVU student and professional boxer Eric Watkins (right) looks for the knockout blow Saturday evening at the Morgantown Event Center. trumps all the hardships on fight night, and his persistence helps to define his character.

“You can balance being a student with drinking and partying or, like me, I’m a parent, I have a business, boxing and school,” Watkins said. “I’m just working hard and doing it all. There’s enough time in the day to do anything, it just depends on what you want to do with your day.”

Watkins operates a designated driving service, Dub V Safe Ride, to help cut down

on DUI offenses and unnecessary accidents that occur as a result of Morgantown’s sometimes-careless population.

“As I try to knock out people in the ring, I’m also trying to knock out drunk driving with Dub V Safe Ride,” Watkins said.

After Watkins’ brilliant performance, attention turned to the MMA cage, where three professional bouts fueled the Event Center’s appetite for violence.

Fairmont, W.Va., fighter David Forsyth soaked up a

welcome reception from the Mountain State crowd, and he decimated his opponent, Pennsylvania-based mixed martial artist Chauncey Gnagey, in just one round.

Forsyth found himself at a disadvantage early after Gnagey executed a perfect takedown early in the round, but the hometown fighter kept his composure and immediately reversed the position, where he then overwhelmed his opponent with a beautiful display of ground skills.

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game plan,” Forsyth said.

“Whether it was standing up or if it went to the ground, I was going to take advantage of any opportunity that presented itself.”

After Gnagey rolled to avoid a submission attempt from Forsyth, the end came swiftly and without mercy, as Forsyth locked in a rearnaked choke that left his foe no choice but to tap out or pass out.

“I was just trying to stay active and establish control,” Forsyth said. “Once I stuffed the shot and transitioned, I

felt like it was my ball game.”

With hometown fighters delivering impressive victories and out-of-state combatants shining brightly, Caged Power 6 dished out all the teeth-rattling chaos fight fans crave.

For information on future events, visit www.simonspromotions.com.

To check out Dub V Safe Ride and ensure that you and your party stay safe the next time you hit the town, visit www.dubvsaferide.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

WVU College Of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences 2012-2013 Student/Faculty/Staff Awards STUDENT AWARDS

FACULTY AWARDS

Roger Alford Scholarship – Kiara Naima Gilbert Grantsperson of the Year Award – Sean Bulger Ferris and Deanna Antoon Textbook Scholarship – Ashley Margaret Morgan Excellence in Research Award – Sean Bulger, Damien Clement, Kristen Dieffenbach, Marvin (Bucky) Bolyard Scholarship – Taylor Brynn Herto Michelle Sandrey, Andrea Taliaferro, Jack Watson, and Sam Zizzi Dana D. Brooks Doctoral Student Book Scholarship – Michelle Marie McAlarnen Researcher of the Year Award – Sean Bulger Fred M. Coombs Scholarship – Catherine Jane Rishell Excellence in Service Award – Gonzalo Bravo, Sean Bulger, Kristen Dieffenbach, Gene Corum Scholarship – Chaz Jacob Blake Ed Etzel, Lynn Housner, Michelle Sandrey, Valerie Wayda, Doris Dorinzi Scholarship – Andrew Martin Boggs and Jack Watson Kevin and Karen Elko Scholarship – John Richard Terry Professional Servant of the Year Award – Valerie Wayda Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Graduate Student Scholarship – Ishonte’ C. Allar Excellence in Teaching Award – Sean Bulger, Damien Clement, Vanessa Shannon, Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship – Ryan Scott Barrett Andrea Taliaferro, Jack Watson, and Sam Zizzi Eleanor Lantz Scholarship – Brett Andrew Sigley Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award – Andrea Taliaferro John Semon Scholarship – Chelsea Shane Welch William and Anna F. Shuman Scholarship – Jody Leann Lewis C. Peter Yost Scholarship – Emily Ann Lorenzen K. Douglas Bowers Athletic Training Scholarship – Brett Sigley Erika Lynn Cadran Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship – Casey Zimmerman Shining Star Award – Kaitlyn Shaffer, Patty Weston-Anderson, and Li Yang Albert C. “Whitey” Gwynne Athletic Training Scholarship – Zach Miller Staff Attendance Recognition: Albert C. “Whitey” Gwynne Athletic Training Scholarship – Brett Sigley Perfect Attendance – Doug Satterfield and Jaron Thomas Jimmy Leard Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship – Ashley Figaro Excellent Attendance – Sherry Binion, Carol Straight, and Mary Wolk John Spiker Professional Development Award – Zach Miller Forrest Clark Presidential Scholarships – Connor James Arlia (Athletic Coaching Education) John Ryder (Athletic Training) Matthew Tanner Robison (Physical Education Teacher Education) Emily Ann Stinespring (Sport and Exercise Psychology) 5 Years – Kimberly Cameon Anthony Jay Sargent (Sport Management) 15 Years – Barbara Ridenour Dalton Jerry P. Wilkins Leadership Award – Frances Silva 20 Years – Jeannie Spadafore NASPE Outstanding Major of the Year Award – Nicole Katz 25 Years – Dallas Branch Athletic Coaching Education Outstanding Undergraduate Student – Nathan Majnaric 30 Years – Tracy Wheeler Athletic Coaching Education Outstanding Graduate Student – Karl Zang 40 Years – Carol Straight Athletic Training Outstanding Undergraduate Student – Jeremy Ross Athletic Training Outstanding Graduate Student – Emily Ondrejka Physical Education Teacher Education Outstanding Undergraduate Student – Nicole Katz Physical Education Teacher Education Outstanding Graduate Student – Luciana Braga Sport and Exercise Psychology Outstanding Undergraduate Student – Robert Schlote Sport and Exercise Psychology Outstanding Graduate Student – Chelsea Wooding Sport Management Outstanding Undergraduate Student – James Haring Sport Management Outstanding Graduate Student – Morgan Billups

STAFF AWARDS

YEAR OF SERVICE AWARD

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Rifle claims DA’s Team of the Year Karl Joseph, Jaida Lawrence earn Male, Female Rookie of the Year honors Editor’s note: This is the first of five in a series of DA Postseason Awards that will run for the remainder of the week.

by nick arthur sports writer

The annual Daily Athenaeum Sports Awards were handed out Sunday night for the 2012-13 school year.

After tallying the votes, the West Virginia rifle team

was named the Team of the Year.

Led by senior Petra Zublasing, the Mountaineers finished the season ranked No. 1, claiming their nation-best 15th National Championship.

West Virginia finished in first place all but two times all season.

Zublasing claimed the third national title of her career and had a near-perfect performance at the na-

tional championship in Columbus, Ohio.

Freshman shooter Garrett Spurgeon was named the 2013 Great American Rifle Conference Rookie of the Year, and Zublasing was named the 2013 GARC Shooter and Senior of the Year.

The West Virginia women’s soccer team finished second in the team rankings after winning the 2012 Big 12 Conference regu-

lar season title, while the Mountaineer baseball team, which is currently tied for third in the Big 12 standings, finished in third place.

Male Rookie of the Year It was an impressive showing from WVU football in The DA’s Male Rookie of the Year award voting.

see AWARDS on PAGE 8

GENO’S WAITING GAME

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The West Virginia rifle team celebrates its 15th National Championship last month at the 2013 NCAA Championships.

Walter adjusting to new role in WVU bullpen connor murray Associate sports editor

AP

Geno Smith (center) a quarterback from West Virginia, stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) and former New York Jets wide receiver Wayne Chebrett, after being selected 39th overall by the Jets in the second round of the NFL Draft Friday.

WVU’s Smith selected No. 39 overall following a difficult 24 hours

By GREG MADIA multimedia editor

NEW YORK — All he could do was wait.

Former West Virginia quarterback and consensus top-quarterback prospect Geno Smith waited a total of 3 hours and 33 minutes Thursday night during round one of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and didn’t hear his name called by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Starting on a high note, Smith donned a “West Virginia Blue” suit on the red carpet entering Radio City Music Hall Thursday evening. Prepared to celebrate his mother’s birthday by being selected during the first round, Smith joined 19 other NFL prospects in the green room. From that point, a long night began.

Between 8:06-11:39 p.m., Thursday, Geno Smith experienced a night of gruesome emotion.

The 2013 NFL Draft opened with a run of offensive linemen. Kansas City selected tackle Eric Fisher with the first overall pick.

With Smith watching, both Jacksonville and Philadelphia, who had been linked to Smith, passed over the WVU gunslinger. After two other likely destinations in Cleveland and Arizona de-

cided to go in another direction, at 9:10 p.m., Smith saw his college teammate Tavon Austin selected by the St. Louis Rams.

“Just to see my teammate Tavon Austin with the eighth pick – that’s something (getting drafted) we talked about since our freshman year,” Smith said.

“It’s a memory that will last forever.”

Following St. Louis’ pick, the New York Jets passed on Smith twice as did the Oakland Raiders. But with St. Louis’ pick traded at 16 to the Buffalo Bills, many believed this was where the first quarterback could have been taken.

About an hour later, at 10:04 p.m., with new head coach Doug Marrone, Buffalo did select their quarterback – it just wasn’t Geno Smith. Buffalo went with Florida State’s E.J. Manuel, who also had ties with Smith.

“I just told him that I was proud of him and he deserved it,” Smith said. “E.J.’s (Manuel) a guy that I’ve known since high school.

We’ve competed for a long time and we’ve always talked about being here on this stage, so to see him live out his dreams is extremely gratifying.”

As he smiled and applauded Manuel, the attention on Smith started

to build. Cameras followed his every move as he officially became the quarterback who slipped during the 2013 draft.

“It’s tough to sit in the green room for that long, obviously it is tough to sit in that green room and deal with all those emotions,” Smith said.

One quarterback who knows what it is like to fall during the draft while sitting in the same green room is Green Bay Packers star and Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers. As 10:50 p.m. approached, Rodgers sent a tweet to Smith.

“Hang in there Geno, ‘good things come to those who wait’ Paul Tagliabue,” Rodgers tweeted.

At that moment, Smith could see what was transpiring. Accompanied by his mother, grandparents, college teammate Stedman Bailey and his college head

coach Dana Holgorsen, Smith had their full support as all the teams with glaring quarterback needs made their first round selections.

Holgorsen provided Smith with a few words during the long night.

“He just told me to stay strong and to continue to smile and keep my head up.

He told me to trust everything I’ve done up until this point,” Smith said.

The night moved on as everyone from Pittsburgh, with the 17th selection, to Baltimore, at the 32nd spot, passed over Geno Smith.

After realizing he wasn’t going to be selected in the first round, Smith left Radio City Music Hall with his mother to celebrate her birthday at just around 11:00 p.m.

And at 11:33 p.m., the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft ended.

see Smith on PAGE 8

In his final two starts against Liberty and Baylor, junior pitcher Corey Walter struggled mightily, going 0-2 with an earned run average of 7.94 and surrendering eight hits in each start.

In the midst of his midseason slump, head coach Randy Mazey sent Walter to the bullpen in hopes a change would rejuvenate his scuffling right-hander.

Many starters faced with a similar situation might take some self-pity and never adjust to a new role in the bullpen. For Walter, that could not be farther from the truth.

Since the switch, Walter has looked like a new pitcher, coming in when his team needs a few shut down innings and the starter has run out of gas.

In the final game of the series against Texas, two errors by the Mountaineers led starter John Means to be pulled with one out in the fifth inning.

WVU trailed 3-2 and was in need of a strong pitching effort down the stretch in order to pull off the upset against the Longhorns in Austin, Texas. Enter, Corey Walter.

The Wheeling, WVa., native took to the mound and shut down the Longhorn lineup, working 4.2 innings of scoreless relief while only giving up two hits as the Mountaineers won 6-3 in extra innings and took the series on the road from one of the most storied programs in college baseball history.

Since Walter’s win against Texas, the Mountaineers have reeled five straight victories, including a three-

game sweep of the Kansas Jayhawks, who came in to the series ranked No. 2 in the conference.

In the final game of the Kansas series, Walter was called upon after starter John Means gave up a 2-0 lead in the seventh inning.

While the Mountaineer offense struggled to scratch out the game’s winning run, Walter kept the Jayhawks off balance on offense.

As the game went into extra innings, Walter was still going strong. After catcher Alan Filauro’s walk-off single in the bottom of the 12th, Walter was awarded the win as he pitched four scoreless innings, striking out three Jayhawk batters while giving up two hits.

Following his move to the bullpen, Walter has improved drastically. He is 2-0 in his first two relief appearances. The right-handed pitcher has worked 8.2 innings, striking out seven batters without giving up an earned run.

While starter Harrison Musgrave has been brilliant, pitching two straight complete game shut-outs, there are sure to be days when a starter struggles, and the Mountaineers are in need of several innings of effective relief pitching.

And that’s why he’s so valuable. No matter the situation, Walter is capable of stepping up for the Mountaineers.

As WVU reaches the stretch run of its season, it is sure to face more situations like it did against Texas and Kansas. With Walter’s veteran arm waiting in the bullpen, the Mountaineers will be able to compete with some of the biggest bats in the Big 12. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Track

Hamric finishes third at Penn Relays

By Kevin Hooker Sports Writer

The West Virginia track and field team split up this past weekend, with the distance runners participating at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia and the throwers going to the Ashland Alumni Open in Ashland, Ohio.

The runners set two personal-best times Thursday.

Senior Jordan Hamric finished third in the championship heat of 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:21.79. She broke the school record earlier in the month with a time of

10:17.58.

Senior Aubrey Moskal finished fifth in the championship heat with a personalbest time of 10:30.11.

In the college heat of the steeplechase, senior Sarah Martinelli was the top finisher for the Mountaineers with a personal best time of 10:34. With that time, Martinelli enters into the top-5 in program history in the steeplechase.

Freshman Sarah McCauley also ran the steeplechase, finishing with a time of 10:56.

Senior Heather Adams led the way in Ohio Saturday with a personal-best in the

discus throw. She finished second in the second heat with a mark of 46.57 meters.

“Heather with another big personal best in the discus comes at the right time, with the Big 12 Championships right around the corner,” said head coach Sean Cleary. “This has been a very strong outdoor season for Heather, but I am of the belief that she has more in store.”

Adams’ performance put her on WVU’s all-time list for discus in program history. She was also WVU’s top performer in the hammer throw with a mark of 52.93 meters.

Sophomore Karissa Knabenshue also competed in the discus throw, finishing in fifth place in Heat 1 and 10th place in Heat 2 of the shot put.

Brittney Thomas and Alanna Pritts also saw action Saturday, with Thomas finishing third in Heat 4 of the discus throw with a mark of 37.65 meters and Pritts in second in Heat 3 of the hammer throw with a 39.96 meter mark.

Freshman all-American Kelly Williams ran unattached in the Olympic Development heat of the women’s mile and finished second with a time

of 4:38.08. She only trailed Olympic gold medalist Nancy Langat.

“We are very pleased with the way Kelly ran,” Cleary said. “She has picked up right where she left off. She is still so new to the mile that every time she steps on that line, she learns something new.”

Williams placed seventh in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in March.

The Mountaineers will next travel to Waco, Texas, for the NCAA Outdoor Championships May 3-5. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

AP

Thunder take 3-0 series lead with 104-101 win HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant was in uncharted territory on Saturday night, playing in his first game without friend and teammate Russell Westbrook.

Durant knew it would be different, but vowed to do whatever he could to carry his team through this difficult period.

He delivered on that promise by scoring 41 points and helping Oklahoma City fight off Houston's late rally to beat the Rockets 104-101 for a 3-0 lead in the best-ofseven playoff series.

"I didn't feel the same," Durant said. "And I knew I just had to give my all from here on out ... every game is for him."

Durant scored 27 points in the first half, and the Thunder led by 26 points before a big third-quarter rally by the Rockets put them within striking distance.

Houston regained the lead with about 4 minutes

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Continued from page 7 Geno Smith was one of four prospects in the green room not selected.

Between the time Smith decided to leave and the conclusion of the first round, ESPN’s Suzy Kolber reported Smith wouldn’t

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Continued from page 7 Freshman defensive back Karl Joseph took home first place after leading the Mountaineers in tackles.

Joseph registered 104 tackles – 76 of them solo to go with seven tackles for loss, two interceptions and a sack.

The Orlando, Fla., native was known for his hard-hitting and energetic style of play while anchoring the West Virginia defense.

WVU freshman basketball player Eron Har-

left, and was up with less than a minute remaining.

But Durant hit a 3-pointer, which bounced off the rim before falling in, to put Oklahoma City on top 100-99.

"We didn't want to give up any 3s," Houston's James Harden said. "He just made a lucky shot. It was good defense. It just went in and took some of the energy out of us."

A turnover by Harden gave the Thunder the ball back and Derek Fisher made two free throws to push the lead to three. Harden made a layup, but Reggie Jackson hit two more free throws after that.

Houston had a last chance, but Carlos Delfino's 3-pointer fell short.

Thunder coach Scott Brooks was impressed that his team was able to win despite losing its All-Star point guard.

"It's been an emotional time the last 48 hours,"

Brooks said. "We all love what Russell (Westbrook) is about. He's got probably the biggest heart I've ever been around."

Fisher said it was difficult getting through these last couple of days, but the 16-year veteran said he was there to help the younger guys deal with the loss of Westbrook.

"We're still grieving, so to speak, as a team," Fisher said. "But that's why I'm here, and that's why this is a team. Injuries and bad things happen in sports, but we still have to figure out a way to get things done."

Durant's 41 points equaled a playoff career high, and he also had 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block. He sat down for just 44 seconds on Saturday.

"Kevin has done a great job of being a playmaker all season long," Brooks said.

"He's an amazing scorer,

and he sets up a lot of guys to get easy buckets."

Jackson made his first career start in place of Westbrook and had 14 points, and Serge Ibaka added 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Chandler Parsons had a tying 3-pointer for Houston with 5:46 left, and Delfino put the Rockets in front for the first time since early in the first quarter when he connected from long range to make it 94-93 about 2 minutes later.

Ibaka made four straight points after that, ending with a reverse layup, to make it 97-94 with about a minute and a half left.

Harden hit a pair of free throws. Then Francisco Garcia's 3-pointer put them up 99-97 with 45 seconds left, before the clutch shot by Durant.

The Rockets rallied from a 15-point deficit to take a lead in the fourth quarter in Game 2. But they weren't

able to hold on and Oklahoma City got the 105-102 win.

"We've got to find a way to win those games," Houston coach Kevin McHale said.

Harden complained that he and his teammates were sluggish and lacked energy early. He knows that won't cut it if they expect to win on Monday.

"We have to have that energy from the beginning of the game to the end of the game," he said. "We can't have droughts. You have to play a solid game for 48 minutes."

Westbrook's absence didn't seem to bother Oklahoma City early, as Durant had the big first half and the Thunder looked to be in complete control.

Things changed in the third quarter when Durant was limited offensively and Houston outscored the Thunder 27-14 in the period.

be back for round two. Fast forward to the next morning, Smith reconsidered his original decision and told ESPN’s Adam Schefter he would stay in New York for rounds two and three. Smith felt it was necessary to come back to represent his supporters in New York.

“You know just talking (to) everyone who had

watched the draft, everyone from my high school and my University, and everyone just wanted me to remain here and to walk across that stage to stand up and represent them all,” Smith said.

Smith arrived back at Radio City at 6:32 p.m. Friday night for the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. A half hour later at 7:07 p.m., the

wait was finally over.

After a total of 23 hours and 49 minutes of waiting in New York City, Smith was selected 39h overall by the New York Jets.

With a heavy New York Jets’ crowd at Radio City Music Hall, Smith came out to the loudest ovation of any of the prospects who walked on stage as he shook

Goodell’s hand.

“It was just a oncein-a-lifetime moment.

I can’t even explain it,” Smith said. “I’ve done so many things in my life, but I don’t think any of them amount to what I just experienced out there. I’m proud to be a Jet.”

ris claimed second place following an impressive rookie campaign, posting nearly 10 points per game.

Freshman linebacker Isaiah Bruce, who finished second to Joseph in tackles, was awarded third place.

the vault, 9.614 on bars and 9.692 in floor routines this season. Lawrence,a Rocky Hill, Conn., native, competed in the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo and was a member of the 2011 Jamaican World Team.

Freshman guard Bria Holmes earned second place, and averages six points per game, while posting a career-high 18 points in the Mountaineers road victory over nationally ranked Iowa State.

Freshman tennis player Hailey Barrett brought home third place.

Female Rookie of the Year WVU gymnast Jaida Lawrence had an impressive season competing on the vault, bars and floor, earning herself The Daily Athenaeum’s Female Rookie of the Year. Lawrence competed on the vault at the NCAA Regionals. She averaged a score of 9.863 on

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FINAL VOTING Team of the Year 1. Rifle 2. Women’s Soccer 3. Baseball 4. Football

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Male Rookie of the Year 1. Karl Joseph 2. Eron Harris 3. Isaiah Bruce 4. Garrett Spurgeon 5. Brock Dykxhoorn 6. Terry Henderson file photo

Safety Karl Joseph led the West Virginia football team in tackles as a freshman.

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Female Rookie of the Year 1. Jaida Lawrence 2. Bria Holmes 3. Hailey Barrett 4. Kelsie Maloney 5. Hannah Sackett

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Baseball

Monday April 29, 2013

CLEAN SWEEP

Corey Walter, pictured above, got the win in the second game of the doubleheader Saturday, pitching 4.0 innings of scoreless relief as the Mountaineers completed a sweep of Kansas.

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Mountaineers win three in a row against Kansas, earn first Big 12 sweep in program history

By Kevin Hooker Sports Writer

The West Virginia baseball team completed its first-ever Big 12 Conference sweep in Beckley, W.Va., this weekend against the Kansas Jayhawks.

The Mountaineers are now 27-18 overall and 9-6 in conference.

Sophomore Harrison Musgrave pitched his second consecutive complete game shutout Friday as the Mountaineers defeated Kansas 1-0.

He allowed just four hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

“It’s not just me; our de-

fense made a lot of plays that really helped,” Musgrave said in a press release after his dominating performance. “It’s been happening a lot this year and has been making pitching a little easier.”

Musgrave improved to 7-1 on the season, extending his scoreless streak to 26.0 innings. He is 4-0 with a 0.97 ERA in the Big 12.

Pitcher Dan Dierdorff did his best Musgrave impersonation Saturday, giving up three runs on seven hits in a complete game.

The Mountaineers won the game 4-3 despite only having four hits. Second baseman Billy Fleming had

three RBIs, while Brady Wilson went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

West Virginia had the bases loaded in the bottom of the first inning with two outs when Fleming hit a bases-clearing double to give the Mountaineers an early 3-0 lead.

After Kansas scored two runs in the second inning, catcher Alan Filauro hit a first pitch lead off home run to extend the lead to 4-2.

In game two of Saturday’s doubleheader, Filauro had a walk-off single in the 12th inning, giving the Mountaineers a 3-2 win and series sweep. Despite outhitting WVU 9-7, the Jayhawks

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fell to 25-18 overall and 9-9 in conference play.

“Our team just grinds it out,” said head coach Randy Mazey. “Going into the season, we knew we were facing a lot of adversity with the travel, the schedule and getting into a new conference.”

Filauro came to the plate with runners on first and second base and knocked a first pitch line-drive single to left field, bringing junior first baseman Ryan McBroom home.

“Alan Filauro goes out there after having caught 21 innings of baseball and got the walk-off hit to win it,” Mazey said. “He’s just

exemplary of this entire team.”

McBroom finished the day with two runs and one hit. Seven Mountaineer batters recorded at least one hit.

Junior pitcher Corey Walter (4-4) picked up his second consecutive relief win, allowing no runs, two hits and three strikeouts in 4.0 innings.

“Our team doesn’t panic; that’s one of our rules,” Mazey said. “We could’ve gotten our heads down when we made some mistakes, but we didn’t. Everybody in the dugout never had a doubt that we were going to win the game.”

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The Mountaineers are perhaps one of the biggest surprises in college baseball this season. The preseason conference rankings had the team unanimously finishing dead last in the Big 12.

“Nobody gave us a chance,” Mazey said. “I think we play with a chip on our shoulder because of that, and they want to come out and prove how good they are.”

The Mountaineers will play their final game at Hawley Field Tuesday, facing the Pittsburgh Panthers at 6 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu