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Panel talks homelessness in city by caroline peters staff writer

There are currently 45 homeless people walking the streets of Morgantown, but the community is working to lower this number.

The new communitywide plan to reduce homelessness was presented yesterday evening at the Wesley United Methodist Church. The plan has been in the works for the past two years by the Mor-

gantown/Monongalia Task Force on Homelessness and Morgantown City Council.

The goal is to get prevent people from becoming homeless through intervention and reducing the amount of time people remain homeless. The Rev. John Sonnenday of the First Presbyterian Church called the meeting to order.

Sonnenday said these stereotypes are not valid, and the majority of homeless people are not out

on the streets. There are homeless people who have part-time jobs to support their families and live in rural areas. These particular people own the area they live on, however, their living conditions are at risk due to the run-down state of their homes.

Sonnenday said 28 percent of homeless people were served at the Barlett House from 2011-2012, and there was a 51 percent increase of children younger than 18.

New student org begins equality movement

by Evelyn merithew staff writer

Mo u n t a i n e e r s for Equality, a new West Virginia University student organization, is kicking off its introductory meeting tonight at 7 in Room 122 of Ming Hsieh Hall.

MEQ is a student-led movement working toward equality for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

“We started a petition in favor of marriage equality, and several of us threw ideas around on how to start the movement,” said senior history student Derrik Whitlow.

“We concluded that we should start a student organization and advocate a campus of equality.”

Whitlow and senior international studies student Kristen Pennington met through Student Advocates of Legislative Advancement and worked on a scholarship together at the state legislature.

The two said they feel strongly about the cause and knew each other’s stance on the issue.

“Derrik came to me and asked if I’d be interesting in starting this move-

ment,” Pennington said.

“Of course I said yes because I seriously believe in making some changes.”

Pennington and Whitlow said they didn’t want to associate the movement with SALA because it is a bipartisan organization. The pair involved sociology professor, Daniel Brewster, as well as others who were on board with the idea.

Those who are involved in the organization are firm believers in creating a campus where people focus on the broader spectrum of equality: marriage equality, workplace equality, equal adopting rights and more.

The group will strongly advocate equal opportunities and rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

“MEQ is more than a student organization, more than a petition, more than a policy change,” Pennington said.

“It’s an entire movement that needs to end up with some type of change in University policy.”

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Some of these children may have shelter for short periods of time until they move to another temporary home. Sonneday said these are unstable conditions for children, and it is the community’s job to help the situation.

Laura Jones, executive director of Milan Puskar Health Right, spoke next, sharing compelling stories of those who have recovered their lives after being homeless.

“What we have discov-

ered at Health Right is that we are they, and they are us,” Jones said. “We believe and have seen people who are not healthy because they are living on the streets.”

Jo n e s said t h e re are cases where people have gotten frostbite from the cold or suffered from dehydration.

Sonnenday introduced the community’s action plan to reduce the number of homeless.

The first step is to cre-

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For years, Morgantown residents have complained about the large trucks that clog downtown traffic. The trucks spew clouds of soot and diesel fumes and add to Morgantown’s congestion and bad roads.

Despite the adverse effects to the roads and air quality, city officials insist there is nothing they can do to stop the trucks from driving through downtown.

“It would be up to the state to regulate the trucks driving through town,” said Jeff Mikorski, Morgantown City Manager.

West Virginia University law professor Robert Bastress and a state representative from Morgantown, Barbara Evans Fleischauer, said city officials may have more authority to regulate trucks than they say they do.

These experts suggest the city may not have as-

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serted their authority because they do not want to risk offending Greer Limestone, which is owned by John and David Raese.

Many of the large trucks that carry gravel and cement through city streets are operated by Greer Limestone or are delivering gravel and coal for Greer.

“David Raese is a very active public citizen in town,”Bastress said. “The city may not exert its authority because of that and the concern over getting sued.”

Bastress said he was asked in 2012 to look into the legal question of the city’s authority to limit or ban the large trucks.

Bastress concluded that while state statute gives the state Department of Highways responsibility for maintaining state highways such as Route 7, it specifically gives municipalities the power to regulate traffic on those byways.

“I concluded that the

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FLYING to the finish line

WVU freshman features Flying WV logo on race car

by Jacob Bojesson Staff Writer

City may have authority in downtown truck traffic

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ate a central organization to coordinate community action. The second step is to create a Day Center that will serve as a place for people to shower, do laundry and take life-skills classes.

“There are 45 homeless people on the streets,” Jones said. “Many of them experienced the conditions of this past winter.”

A large part of the

Freshman engineering student Travis Braden finished his rookie year in the ARCA/CRA Super Series with flying colors.

This year, he will be driving in them.

West Virginia University and Braden, reigning ARCA/CRA Super Series rookie of the year, have entered an advertising agreement for the 2013 season.

WVU will sponsor Braden’s primary car painted in gold and blue, with the official Flying WV logo on the hood.

“To be representing the school and to be only a freshman – I hope to carry the pride well, and I think I will,” Braden said. “It’s going to look great on victory lane, that’s for sure.”

Braden’s company, Travis Braden Motorsports, pitched the idea to the University, and after a series of meetings the sponsorship was finalized.

“We approached them about it, and they came up with agreements and numbers themselves,” Braden said. “It had to be done a certain way. You can’t just come up with your own logo; it has to be the copyrighted one, and they had to agree that it was okay.”

As part of the arrangement, Braden will work with the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources for events and promotions.

“We agreed to make the car and get me involved in a lot of things with the engineering program,” Braden said. “They are advertising on my car, and in return, I’m doing as much as I can to help them.

“I hope we can get a lot of things going during the summer months.”

WVU freshman Travis Braden will race in a car sponsored by West Virginia University.

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TAKE A CHILL PILL It’s time to think about preparing for finals differently.

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ON THE INSIDE With spring practice over, the West Virginia football team is preparing to begin voluntary offseason workouts to build team chemistry this season.

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BACKYARD BRAWL The West Virginia baseball team will host Pittsburgh at Hawley Field tonight at 6 p.m.

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Dead week kicks off, students begin finals prep

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Students crowd the tables in the Reading Rooms in the Downtown Campus Library yesterday afternoon.

Evelyn merithew staff writer

As the end of the semester rapidly approaches, final exams are right around the corner at West Virginia University. However, the notorious dead week is just beginning.

Dead week is the week before finals are administered to students, and all projects, papers and assignments are due to wrap up the school year.

“Dead week is the opportunity for students to finalize everything they need to do as far as major projects and preparing for upcoming exams,” said Courtney Boland, coordinator of Campus Learning Centers.

She said it is a common misconception among students that dead week is a period when students should not have to learn anything new or be assigned new work. Many students feel this new work deters the focus from exams to busy work.

“I have a lot of papers due this week, and most of my exams are this week,” said Aysha Mahmood, a sophomore advertising student.

“It would be really helpful to not have classes this week so I can just be able to study.”

Different classes and the professors’ teaching styles make it difficult for students to have a precise dead week schedule.

“All classes are so differ-

ent, it’s hard to have a one size fits all policy,” said Alexa Hadfield, student Success Coach and graduate assistant. “In some classes, it’s more appropriate to conclude with a presentation or project. It’s hard to have the same system for every class.”

Boland and Hadfield both agree the biggest mistake students make when studying is cramming and lack of time management.

“Some students don’t allow enough time to adequately prepare. If they work a little each day, they will have a better understanding of the material,” Boland said.

Hadfield added that cramming and last minute

studying also leads to major test anxiety, another hindrance to doing well on an exam.

“There is a lot going on during finals week, and students need to get organized and start studying early,” Hadfield said.

WVU has multiple resources students can take advantage of to help them prepare for exams.

A final exam cram is being held Sunday, May 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Mountainlair Blue and Gold Ballroom. It will offer free tutoring in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, math and business courses.

“The cram is going to be so effective because students will have access to a

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Rural Calif. community on lockdown as killer sought VALLEY SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A region of oakstudded hills in California, where big-city dwellers come to get away from crime, was on lockdown on Monday, two days after a mysterious intruder stabbed an 8-year-old girl to death at home before being spotted by her 12-yearold brother.

With the suspect still on the loose, some of the kids in this enclave nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills were hunkering down after school at James Barci’s ranch.

“Nobody is staying alone,” said Barci, a truck

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Continued from page 1 Braden said he hopes the partnership will last for years to come.

“Everything that they are going to be doing for me is really awesome, and hopefully it carries on for the next three years of my career here and maybe even further,” he said.

“Hopefully by the time I graduate, I can be on the upper levels of the sport, racing, on TV and things like that. The goal is to really grow.”

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Continued from page 1 city could make a determination that since trucks above a certain weight damage the roads, they could limit them to certain routes,” Bastress said. “In other words, they could regulate weight at a level that would preclude coal truck traffic downtown.”

Fleischauer, who represents Monongalia County in the House of Delegates, said she heard city officials might have the authority to limit the trucks but were reluctant to do so out of fear of litigation.

With the city council elections today, Fleis-

driver and parent volunteer at Jenny Lind School, where victim Leila Fowler was a popular third-grader.

“I told my work I’m not coming in, and I’m just going to have all of my kids’ friends at the house until this is over.”

The apparently random attack has the tightknit community on edge. Parents such as Barci spontaneously showed up Monday at the school of 500 students to give hugs or tie purple and pink ribbons – Leila’s favorite colors – to trees on campus.

In a pastoral place where fat horses swish their tails Tricia Petty, associate vice president for University Relations, said in a press release the advertising agreement is a unique opportunity to support Braden’s career while at the same time promoting the University to a broader audience.

Braden raced the car for the first time April 20 at The Border Wars 7-Up 150 in Toledo, Ohio, and got positive reactions instantly.

“I’ve only raced one race with it so far, but people were very shocked about it and liked it a lot,” he said.

“There were a lot of people chauer said she hopes there will be some new voices on the Morgantown city council willing to challenge the status quo and regulate the truck traffic.

“There may be a new authority that would be less likely to offend (Greer),” Fleischauer said.

Fleischauer and other residents said the city should at least ban the trucks from driving on Walnut Street. She said the trucks could easily be rerouted to I-68 so they avoid the downtown area.

Trucks that are too heavy can cause stress on the roads and create cracks and potholes.

“The excess weight is

in knee-high grass and few people had ever bothered to lock their doors, residents now say their guns are loaded and they aren’t afraid to use them.

“My husband wanted me to put one in my car so I’d have it in my hand when I entered the house,” Tabatha Camden said as she dropped off a neighbor’s children at the school. “I drew the line at that. We’ve always had one gun loaded in the house at all times, but now we have four.”

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has released little information about the killing other than a vague

description of a man with long gray hair who fled when the boy confronted him. Calaveras County Deputy Coroner Steve Moore said the girl died from multiple stab wounds.

The Fowler family’s hillside street is blocked off as a crime scene, since nobody knows for sure yet how the intruder arrived or where he went.

Violent crime is so rare in the community of 7,400 people that even law enforcement officers have to stop and think when asked about the last time there was a stranger killing in the area.

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WVU student Travis Braden will now race with a University-sponsored car.

there that knew a lot about might be seen on the world the school, but they’d never racing stage in the near heard of me.” future.

Braden said if things go as planned, the Flying WV danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu much more damaging to the asphalt and concrete,” said James Kotcon, professor of plant and soil sciences at West Virginia University.

In addition, the trucks start the day much earlier than many residents of the city, sometimes around 3 or 4 a.m. They have specially designed braking systems that are quite noisy, especially when moving downhill.

Because the trucks often drive through residential neighborhoods, residents complain the noise not only wakes them up but keeps them up.

Tyler Coward, a 21-yearold student at West Virginia University, lives right on

Beechurst Avenue.

“Usually I start hearing truck brakes around 4 a.m., and they keep rumbling by all day long,” Coward said. “They make it hard to sleep.”

The commercial trucks also pose a safety concern for pedestrians and other drivers. The trucks slower start and stop slower, and their visibility is often poor. This makes it hard for drivers to see other cars or pedestrians.

“I’ve almost been hit a couple of times,” Coward said. “All of those times, I was using a crosswalk, and it seemed as though the truck drivers didn’t even see me.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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great place to study, free tutors and refreshments,” Boland said.

Students can also make an appointment with a Success Coach. The WVU Success Coaches, like Hadfield, help students study potential exam questions, alleviate any anxiety and develop an effective study schedule for dead week and finals week.

“Students need to remind themselves why they are working so hard,” Boland said. “Staying constantly motivated is key.”

Students can set up an appointment to meet through retention.wvu.edu or stop by 307 E-Moore Hall.

Dead week survival guide Library Hours Both the Downtown and Evansdale libraries will be open 24 hours during dead week and finals week.

Final Exam Cram Students can receive free tutoring for final exams Sunday from 2-6 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.

Success coaching Students can request success coaching at WVU to better-prepare for exams. To sign up, visit retention.wvu.

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community’s plan is to create affordable housing.

“If you work at minimum wage there is no way you can afford to pay for housing with 30 percent of your income, and that is the standard of the ideal hous-

ing budget,” Sonnenday said. “We hope the commitment and good hearts of Morgantown – which is obvious in the services here – will help us take this more organized approach.”

To learn more about the community-w ide plan or get involved, visit firstpresmorgantown.org. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Maniacs to host first-ever ‘Diamond Notes’ in Lair The Mountaineer Maniacs will host West Virginia University baseball coach Randy Mazey for it’s first ever “Diamond Notes” today from noon-1 p.m. in the Mountainlair food court.

Maniac Director Chris Northrup said Mazey plans to talk with students to get them excited about the Backyard Brawl against Pitt and will also be passing out pizza.

“This is a great opportunity for students to come out to the ‘Lair and have a free lunch while meeting one of our newest coaches,” Northrup said.

“Coach Mazey and the baseball team have done an incredible job this season, and there is certainly a lot of buzz around baseball in Morgantown right now.”

EQUALITY

Continued from page 1 – the other being Baylor – that does not have a LGBT specialist or representative on campus.

“There are Christian universities that are way ahead of the game than we are, and that’s sad,” Pennington said. “Given Christianity’s usual stance on this topic, that is not good company to be at the bottom of.”

Whitlow and Pennington agree the issue is generational, and most collegeaged fiscal conservatives do not care if gay people marry.

“We want to open people’s eyes and minds, and the essential theme is that students will come together to advocate for this,” Whitlow said.

They said they believe

The Maniacs will also host a pre-game tailgate with Martin’s BBQ tonight at 4 p.m.

The first 250 students to arrive will receive free ‘Beat Pitt’ shirts.

Additionally, all students in attendance will have the opportunity to register to win a trip for two to Atlanta for a Braves game, sponsored by Coca-Cola. Registration for the trip will occur upon entering the stadium.

“Between the ‘Diamond Notes’, the tailgate and our final home game of the season in Morgantown against rival Pitt, tomorrow will be an exciting day for WVU baseball,” Northrup said.

Tonight’s baseball game at Hawley Field will begin at 6 p.m.

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this generation is different from previous ones.

“We will look back 20 years from now and say, ‘What the heck was all the fuss about?’ We are the generation that will change this 21st century civil rights discrimination – I know that for a fact,” Pennington said.

According to Pennington, it is only a matter of time before action is taken.

“We are a movement,” she said. “This isn’t a hierarchal bureaucratic organization to boost your resume. We want to educate people about the disparities that exist and change the ways in which the university and the state represent the LGBT community.”

For more information on MEQ, visit their Facebook page. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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DA photo recap: Bernie Worrell Orchestra Rock and roll hall of fame inductee Bernie Worrell played an extended, groovy set at 123 Pleasant Street Saturday. With Aristotle Jones & The Like Minds opening, the packed audience was treated to a high-energy, funk-filled night of good tunes and better vibes.

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Bernie Worrell Orchestra performs an energetic show to an enthusiastic crowd.

Tony Award nominations may add a British flair

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Aristotle Jones coaxes jazz tunes from his guitar during the Saturday night performance.

NEW YORK (AP) — Two stories born in Britain are vying for America’s biggest theater prize.

“Kinky Boots” and “Matilda” are each a virtual lock to get a Tony Award nomination Tuesday for best musical and each show will be eager to capture as many nods as possible in the other 25 categories.

The nominations will be announced from The New York Public Library for Performing Arts in a televised event co-hosted by Tony winner Sutton Foster and “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

“Kinky Boots” is based on the 2005 British movie about a real-life shoe factory that struggles until it finds new life in fetish footwear. Songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a story by Harvey Fierstein have made it a crowd-pleaser, albeit in open-minded New York. Touring potential is key for Tony voters.

“Matilda,” the import from London, is a witty musical adaptation of the beloved novel

by Roald Dahl and is true to his bleak vision of childhood as a savage battleground. It has proven it can find audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

The other contenders for the best musical prize – the biggest reward on Tony night – include the peppy “Bring It On: The Musical” the hitstuffed “Motown: The Musical,” the quick-to-close “Hands on a Hardbody” and the sweet “A Christmas Story, The Musical.”

“Kinky Boots” and “Matilda” also have a good chance of nabbing nominations in the best musical actor category, with some interesting drag involved for both shows’ leading men, who

both wear skirts onstage.

British actor Bertie Carvel plays a brutal headmistress in “Matilda” and Billy Porter plays a drag queen in “Kinky Boots.”

Others who may get a nod include Rob McClure as the lead in “Chaplin,” Matthew James Thomas in “Pippin,” Brandon Victor Dixon in “Motown: The Musical” and Jim Norton in “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Porter’s costar Stark Sands might also get a nomination.

The best play category is stuffed, but only four can make it. The leading lights include Richard Greenberg’s “The Assembled Parties,” Sharr White’s “The Other Place” and Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”

Others with a real possibility include Colm Toibin’s “The Testament of Mary,” Nora Ephron’s “Lucky Guy,” Douglas Carter Beane’s “The Nance,” Craig Wright’s “Grace,” Holland Taylor’s “Ann” and John Logan’s “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers.”

Leading the best musical revival group is “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” and “Pippin.” Others hoping to fill out the four slots will be a solid “Annie,” the brash “Jekyll & Hyde” and the rollicking “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.”

The best play revival is as competitive as the new play category, with Horton Foote’s “The Trip to Bountiful,” Clifford Odets’ “Golden Boy,” Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and a oneman “Macbeth” in hot contention. Others include David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross” and William Inge’s “Picnic.”

Leading actress in a play

nominees may likely include Bette Midler from “I’ll Eat You Last,” Jessica Hecht in “The Assembled Parties,” Cicely Tyson in “The Trip to Bountiful,” Kristine Nielsen from “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” Laurie Metcalf in “The Other Place” and Fiona Shaw from “The Testament of Mary.” Other possibilities are Sigourney Weaver, Scarlett Johansson, Holland Taylor and Amy Morton.

On the male side, best actor in a play contenders include Nathan Lane for “The Nance,” Tracy Letts of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Tom Hanks in “Lucky Guy,” Alan Cumming in “Macbeth” and David Hyde Pierce from “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” Others with a shot include Douglas Hodge, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Shannon, and Alec Baldwin.

Top actresses in a musical likely will include Patina Miller from “Pippin,” Laura Osnes of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” and Valisia LeKae in “Motown: The Musical,” Lilla Crawford from “Annie” and Stephanie J. Block of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.”

All four girls who rotate as the lead in “Matilda” – Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro – were deemed ineligible, although in London the four actresses there each took home the Oliver Award.

Some 870 Tony voters will decide the final awards after the nominees are revealed.

The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, joint producers of the show, will host the glittery ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on June 9. It will be broadcast live by CBS. Only Broadway shows that opened since April 26, 2012, are eligible.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Cinderella’ showcases live orchestra TERRI PARLETT COPY EDITOR

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Cinderella” came to the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center Sunday, and they brought an orchestra with them.

This was a huge addition; ballets are often performed without an orchestra, but having the live music brought huge depth to the performance, and even more exciting, members of the WVU music faculty were present in the pit.

Cynthia Anderson, associate professor of oboe and music theory, and Keith Jackson, professor of trombone and euphonium and director of the WVU of music, played in the orchestra, which accompanied the ballet – thanks to a contribution from a donor who wished to remain anonymous.

This donor helped bring one of the most exciting

performances to visit Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre recently but the music was only one of the many amazing pieces that built this show.

The set, for one, was incredible. During the overture, the audience was given just a forest of ominous, white trees, through which we could see Cinderella collecting firewood.

The house maintained the menacing feel with cold lighting and an oversized fireplace and doorways, dwarfing the dancers in comparison.

We followed Cinderella into the forest again, where she transformed into her ball gown and meet her fairy godmother, the full moon in the background and beautiful light direction warmed the forest, making it welcoming yet maintaining the feeling of Prokofiev’s carnival-like score.

The show opened with Cinderella sweeping the house. She was joined by her stepsisters and stepfa-

ther. Unlike most tellings of the fairytale, her stepfather was not an evil character. Instead, he is sympathetic but useless against the bratty and antagonizing stepsisters. As with most productions of the ballet, the stepsisters were played by men.

The men who played the stepsisters appeared to be the tallest castmembers and therefore stuck out like brightly colored thumbs in their garish regalia. They were also the audiences favorites. They were over the top and made the most of every one of their slapstick bits. Their solos in the ball scene, as they shimmied and gallivanted across the stage to impress the prince, were comedic high points of the show.

The interaction was made even more outrageous by the fact that – wigs included – the stepsisters stood a solid foot taller than the prince. The ballroom scene was also accented by a court jester whose grand allegro out-

performed nearly everyone in the cast.

Septime Webre’s choreography worked flawlessly into the fairy tale. Cinderella’s solo moments, dancing with her imaginary prince or lamenting her story, were executed with incredible precision and elegance, and the choreography for the stepsisters only added to their whimsical charms.

The most striking aspect of this show was the ending while most classical story ballets end with a huge, company number or some dramatic ending a la “Swan Lake,” “Cinderella” ended on a quiet pas de deux for Cinderella and her prince, and the company simply joined, creating an ending vignette before the curtain fell.

The quiet ending was a sweet addition to an otherwise charming ballet.

The performance was in a word beautiful and the perfect addition to WVU Arts & Entertainment’s spring lineup.

For more information on upcoming A&E shows, visit www.events.wvu.edu. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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A different way to prepare for finals

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Junior Advertising major Patrick Shuey studies in the basement of the Downtown Campus Library Monday afternoon.

Dead week is here again – the week in which students rush around trying to finish final projects, write 1020 page papers and hastily put together portfolios.

As many of us were led to believe, dead week was supposed to be a week of rest before the hardest seven days of the semester. While some teachers take this information to heart, many do not and believe they are giving students a break by allowing their pupils to turn these back-breaking assignments in early.

You’ve all heard the

usual already – take frequent breaks, don’t pull allnighters, drink water and get plenty to eat. And we’re sure you’re following those tips religiously.

However, we’d like to propose some alternatives.

First of all, don’t spend all your time in the library if you don’t have to. You will get burnt out quickly and start to view the library as an awful, awful place. If you have a laptop or need to study from textbooks and notes, spend some time at home. If that’s not an option, set up shop in a cafe,

like The Blue Moose or Cafe Mojo, where you can kill two birds with one stone and have a constant supply of coffee.

Don’t be afraid to pull an all-nighter. As long as you don’t oversleep and miss deadlines, it doesn’t hurt; do it while you’re still young. If this is a path you choose to take, make sure you be healthy about it.

Drink a bottle of water for every cup of coffee you inhale. Bring a stock pile of snacks to munch on through the night to keep you fueled up. Those

100-calorie packs of nuts from the store are especially convenient.

Don’t attend study groups if you don’t think they’ll be helpful. Some material can be studied alone, especially if you don’t have specific questions the group might answer.

Utilize your professors and TAs. No one wants you to fail their course, and most teachers are just happy you came to them for help. They’ll practically hand you everything you need to ace the exam.

Finally, don’t stress.

Focus on the one or two classes you are struggling with, and put the rest on the back burner. This may seem like scandalous advice, but it’s the secret to success in college. Despite the expectations, it is impossible for anyone to give everything their full attention, even in real life.

Remember: this is one set of exams in four or more years of college. Unless you have consistently failed your end-of-semester exams, follow these tips and you’ll come out on top.

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Leave the kids alone: the Feed to Achieve Act KIRK AUVIL columnist

The past few weeks have seen a lot of upheaval as America has been stricken with debates about gun control and the Boston bombings. We’ve been so focused as a nation on these two primary issues that we’ve lost interest in some of the issues closer to home.

But now is a great time for us to revisit a particular bill recently passed by our state legislature: the Feed to Achieve Act. The Feed to Achieve Act sounds like a fantastic bill. It aims to provide free breakfasts and lunches for children at public schools statewide. It calls for schools to create systems that would give students a time slot in which to eat breakfast and lunch and provide the food for these meals. The bill aims to attract private funding for school districts, which will in turn grow the participation in these free breakfast and lunch programs, subsequently attracting more federal funding.

So we’re going to require schools to feed kids. Children are our future, after all; we wouldn’t want them to go hungry for any reason. Well, unless you think they’re lazy, right Delegate Ray Canterbury? But more on him in a minute.

These days, politicians are big fans of “getting tough,” or at least looking tough, on any issue they think makes them look good. It could be beating their chest about labeling China as a currency manipulator or threatening to privatize Social Security. The important thing to them is they look strong and decisive when doing it.

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Delegate Ray Canturbury recently supported the Feed to Achieve Act, which would force students who recieved state-funded lunches to work for their meal. thought, Ray Canterbury, a Republican delegate from Greenbrier County, thinks school kids should not simply be given their food. He believes that kids whose families can’t pay for their lunches should be put to work performing janitorial tasks around their school buildings to earn their lunches.

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” Canterbury said during debate on the bill.

Yes, Canterbury. Precisely. It takes a big man to stand up to poor people who lack the resources to educate their children or prevent you, an elected official, from bullying them. It’s just mindboggling we haven’t cracked down on our school kids before. I mean, sure we’ve

cut their education funding with ruthless abandon wherever we’ve had the chance, but how else were we supposed to keep the state government solvent while it subsidizes the total exsanguination of our state via various resource extraction companies? I mean, really. Be reasonable here.

Canterbury is just flat out saying children whose families can’t afford to pay for their lunches are in dire need of life lessons about hardship.

First of all, the kids who come from these families are well acquainted with hardship. If their parents cannot afford to pay for their lunches, they probably have to cut corners in a few other areas.

Second, to say it’s some-

how morally wrong to give kids free lunch is asinine.

Does Canterbury also think kids who ride the bus should have to show up at the bus garage before classes to make sure the motor pool is in tiptop shape?

Also, I guarantee you Canterbury hasn’t thought about another aspect of this bill. It would absolutely torpedo some kids’ self-esteem. Imagine being forced to engage in menial labor to earn your lunch as your fellow kids eat normally. Not only would this bring an unwelcome element of classism into our schools, but it would make the kids forced to clean for their meals feel terrible.

Luckily, Canterbury is not alone in his valiant

quest to destroy poor children’s school experiences.

Keen observers may recall in his previous campaigns for governor, John Raese has proposed we fight the scourge of public schooling in West Virginia with the silver bullet of vouchers.

For those who aren’t in the know, the voucher system would essentially deregulate our educational system and turn it into one big free-for-all with no guarantee of a decent education for anyone without the money to pay for a decent school. The vouchers often don’t actually cover the cost of schooling for good schools, which makes the attractive illusion of “choice for families” pretty far from reality.

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But Canterbury wasn’t finished there. He went on to decry the deleterious effect that free lunches would have on our children.

“I think what we’re doing is undermining work ethic and teaching students they don’t have to work hard,” he said. “I think it would be a good idea if perhaps the kids work for their lunches.”

I’ve always found the best time to introduce little kids to harsh reality’s dreadful talons is when they’re learning how to add and subtract. At least under Canterbury’s plan, the U.S. education system would finally be on top in one category: soul-crushing despair.

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you breeze through your daily activities with ease. You are remarkably flexible, which surprises many people. Communication becomes an even higher priority, and you see the advantage of this skill when buying a car or some other big-ticket item. Wait until summer before considering this purchase. If you are single, someone has a crush on you. Look around. This person could be very special to you. If you are attached, make a point of going out to dinner or having a picnic together with just the two of you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You make quite an impression on someone. If this person has any preconceived impressions or judgments about you, they will slip away as your authentic self emerges.

Your self-esteem might be boosted by his or her positive feedback. Tonight: Head home.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH You might rock the boat, which is something you usually try not to do. A new perspective results from discussing a changeable situation. An associate or a loved one could become even more withdrawn.

Tonight: At a favorite place with favorite people.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH You might not want to reveal all of your thoughts about a key partnership, as you could realize how many changes you have gone through with the other party involved, both professionally and personally. Make a solid decision with this knowledge.

Tonight: Indulge.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH You have the backing of friends. For the most part, you can do no wrong; however, there always seems to be someone who likes being contentious. You could have your hands full, so you are likely to avoid being wherever this person is. Tonight: Do your own thing!

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH You are inclined to dive into work and get as much done as possible. You might have a new approach to a situation. Let others feel free to comment. Though you might not agree with every idea, you could with many.

Resist a squabble if possible. Tonight: Keep it light.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH Conversations with you often come up cold or not direct, especially at this present time. Establish limits. A loved one shows unusual caring, allowing you to relax and/or come up with some creative solutions. Encourage suggestions and feedback. Tonight: Happy as a cat.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH You can’t seem to gain sufficient control in a certain situation. Someone around you is particularly creative, so it would be wise to ask this person for his or her advice. You are lucky to have this resource. Tonight: Head home, but encourage a discussion with a dear loved one.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH You seem to pick the right words to get a situation moving. Understand that you can be more dominant than you currently are. It is hard for you to give up control, but you might want to make an effort to step back more often. Tonight: Think before you act

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH You are your own worst critic.

You might want to open up to others’ ideas and share more of what you experience personally. You are surrounded by a great deal of compassion. For today, surround yourself with people whom you care a lot about. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Listen to news more responsively. You are capable of opening someone up who might be closed down right now. You know how to persuade this person to share his or her feelings, provided you do so in a safe place. Use care with a grumpy boss. Tonight: Let the party begin.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHH Be careful with someone you meet today for the first time, as this person might not be everything that he or she claims to be. His or her words will reveal much if you take the time to listen. Work together toward a resolution. Tonight: Try to take a break from the hectic pace.

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Maher delivers with sharp commentary jeremiah yates a&e writer

For the first time in 31 years, accomplished political commentator and comedian Bill Maher visited West Virginia. To many of his critics’ surprise, fans filled the Morgantown Event Center with laughter and praise in support of his stand-up act.

Maher, who hosts “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO, is widely known for his criticism of religion and political conservatives.

Even though West Virginians have voted Republican in the past four presidential elections, he claimed to be excited to entertain “intelligent people who are surrounded by rednecks.”

The two-hour show was outstanding, but the level of entertainment one would find at such an event would depend on his or her faith and political passions.

Most faithful Christians or Republicans would have been deeply offended by Maher’s attack on the intelligence of the far right.

Given the level of enthusiasm that permeated the Event Center, it was safe to assume there weren’t many Glenn Beck followers in the crowd.

For those who are familiar with his content, Maher did not disappoint, and he touched on just about every expected subjected.

He talked about the presidential election – claiming the fear of a President Romney drove his decision to donate $1 million to the Obama campaign.

Other topics focused on the insanity of American politics in general but clearly from a liberal view.

Early in his set, Maher pointed out the absurdity of U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation members who believe in Noah, a bit

Politically charged comedian Bill Maher generates laughs through his critical, no-holds-barred commentary Saturday evening at the Morgantown Event Center. that dissected two of his favorite topics at once.

Another memorable comment was his criticism of Republicans’ disapproval of contraceptives.

“A Republican talking about a vagina is like a gynecologist talking about the national debt,” Maher said.

Given Maher’s presentation and content, it was expected the crowd would

have been mostly collegeaged, but it was diverse, with all ages well represented.

Despite his controversial material and raw style, most of the crowd seemed pleased for the entirety of the show.

“It was hilarious,” said local resident Andrew Fox after the show.

“I love him so much,” said Morgantown resident Amy

Harvey.

Maher’s stand-up routine is just more proof that the truth, while it may be harsh and difficult for some to swallow, makes the best comedy.

There was, however, a key difference with Maher’s set that separated him from other comics. While many other comedians use the truth to poke fun at them-

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selves or others in a lighthearted way, Maher deliberately calls out certain groups or individuals..

But, then again, the truth is the truth, and some people are stupid; Maher just isn’t scared to say it.

Some comedians get on stage to get some cheap laughs, maybe through impersonations, short oneliners or wild antics. While

many of these styles of comedy are entertaining, they usually leave your mind as you leave the theater.

The message Maher brings makes audiences think. Everyone may not agree with what is being said, but they will question, and that fact makes Maher’s set noteworthy and commendable.

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The West Virginia baseball team will play its final game of the season at Hawley Field in Morgantown tonight against Pittsburgh.

Mountaineers host Pittsburgh in final game at Hawley Field in 2013 by connor murray associate sports editor

The Backyard Brawl returns to Morgantown tonight as the West Virginia baseball team faces off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at 6 p.m. in the last game at Hawley Field this season.

The Mountaineers come into tonight’s rivalry game on a roll having won five games in a row and 18 of their last 23 games.

With an overall record of 27-18 and a conference record of 9-6, WVU sits in fourth place in the Big 12.

Fresh off a sweep of the Kansas Jayhawks, the Mountaineers will look to continue the hot pitching that has propelled them to their current win streak.

A solid pitching effort will be necessary to shut down the Panther offense, which comes into tonight’s game batting .303 as a team, the second best average in the Big East.

Paced by their prolific offense, Pittsburgh comes into the matchup with a record of 32-10 overall and 12-3 in the Big East.

Coming off a sweep of

the Cincinnati Bearcats, the Panthers have won six in a row and 12 of their last 13 games.

Because of their recent success, the Panthers have moved up in the most recent Collegiate Baseball Newspaper poll to No. 17, the highest ranking in school history.

Junior outfielder Casey Roche has played a big role in the Panthers’ offensive success this season. The Downington, Pa., native is hitting .358 with nine home runs and 53 runs batted in to this point in the season.

Redshirt junior outfielder

and first baseman Steven Shelinsky Jr. leads the Panthers in home runs with 12 and has contributed 46 RBI on the season.

During their recent six game win streak, the Panthers have been scoring an average of 8.3 runs per game.

In contrast, the Mountaineers have been winning with shut-down pitching during their-five game win streak.

WVU pitchers have limited opponents to 2.8 runs per game during the streak.

With a weekend series at Oklahoma looming, it would appear head coach Randy

men’s soccer

Mountaineers end spring season with 4-0 loss to Columbus Crew

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Forward Andy Bevin and the West Virginia men’s soccer team ended their spring season with a loss against the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.

by amit batra sports editor

The West Virginia men’s soccer team closed out its spring season with the ultimate test against the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer Sunday afternoon.

The Mountaineers, coming off of a 3-2 victory in their annual Alumni Game, looked to go into Crew Stadium and steal a victory against one of the better professional teams in the country.

WVU fell to the Columbus Crew 4-0, following mistakes against a quality professional team. According to head coach Marlon LeBlanc, the team played well and had

chances, but the lessons learned from the defeat in the long haul are most important.

“I think the scoreline is a little out of balance with how the match went,” he said. “Being beaten can be humbling. It’s what you do with the experience that will make the difference.

Again, we played well and had many chances. We competed and worked hard. (We) just need to work smarter.

“We got punished for our mistakes.

When playing against a professional team, you don’t get away with those mistakes. You can’t just turn things on and off. It’s really, really good for us to get a little bit of perspective on things.”

LeBlanc said he thinks his squad

will be better from this contest after seven freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors started in Sunday’s match.

“You’re talking about guys that are 18-19 years old who are playing against senior pros,” LeBlanc said.

“They put us under pressure, and we tried to put them under pressure. We didn’t go into the game with the approach of ‘Hey, we’re playing pros; let’s not do things we do in collegiate games and create turnovers.’ It was a great experience for us. Ultimately, come fall, we’ll have a better understanding of what we need to do.”

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Mazey will hand the ball to one of his middle-of-theweek starters.

Freshman pitcher Brock Dykxhoorn has filled that role well for the Mountaineers this season. Dykxhoorn has four starts under his belt to this point and has made a total of seven appearances for WVU this season.

In his seven appearances, Dykxhoorn is 2-0 with an earned run average of 0.86. The 6-8 righty has 12 strikeouts in 21.0 innings pitched and has yet to give up a home run. Opponents are hitting just .190 against

Dykxhoorn.

Tonight will be the second time the Panthers and Mountaineers have met this season. In their first meeting, the Mountaineers claimed an 8-7 victory on the strength of a big day from junior left fielder Matt Frazer.

Frazer went four for five on the day with five runs batted in and two runs scored. Closer Pascal Paul got the win for the Mountaineers after working 1.2 innings of scoreless relief. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

NFL draft winners and losers still unclear kevin hooker sports WRITER

With the 2013 NFL Draft now complete, teams will hold rookie minicamps in a few weeks, giving general managers their first chance to see their prospects in an NFL uniform.

Fans of the NFL, like myself, have been on ESPN. com during the last few days seeing the “experts” analyze draft picks and predict their respective teams’ future.

This is such a problem, and suckers like myself fall into the trap of believing the “experts” every single April and jumping to premature conclusions.

The fact of the matter is nobody really knows how these new draftees will turn out. A player being selected early doesn’t guarantee future success, and the same can be said for a player selected in the later rounds.

Look at former LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, for example. The Oakland Raiders selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, thanks to his “once-in-a-lifetime monster” label.

One NFL general manager at the time praised Russell and said, “His talents are substantial. He’s

a rare combination of size and arm strength.” ESPN Insider John Clayton said it would “be hard to pass on Russell at No. 1.”

Five seasons later, Russell is considered one the biggest busts in NFL history.

He’s been dubbed a “thief” for cashing in on his $31.5 million guaranteed contract and not delivering on anything the “experts” claimed he would do.

During the 2009 season, Russell had the lowest quarterback rating, lowest completion percentage, fewest passing touchdowns and fewest passing yards among qualifying quarterbacks.

He was released by the Raiders in 2010 and described as “annually and incredibly overweight.” Reports said he weighed close to 300 pounds.

The summer after his release, Russell was arrested for drug-related charges. He still is without a job in the NFL, but said he’s working “his tail off” for a comeback.

It appeared Russell became extremely lazy and demotivated after signing his lucrative contract.

While the Oakland Raiders have been a historically bad drafting team, Russell was undoubtedly considered the best prospect in the 2007 draft. He would’ve been selected No. 1 regardless of which team had the

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Voluntary workouts crucial for WVU in summer by nick arthur sports writer

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West Virginia junior running back Dustin Garrison takes a handoff during a game in 2011.

It’s more than one week removed from the Gold-Blue Spring Game and not many events are currently listed on the West Virginia football itinerary.

For the next 13 weeks, head coach Dana Holgorsen and his staff are prohibited from coaching their studentathletes on football due to NCAA regulations.

Holgorsen and his assistants will turn their attention to recruiting, while the players will focus on finishing out the academic semester strong.

“We have 12 practices of tape that we will cut up and look at. The film will be available for our guys to look at, but we can’t spend any time with them,” Holgorsen said after the spring game. “We can’t coach them for the next 14 (now 13) weeks.

“We will have to keep up with our guys and hold them accountable for what they need to be doing as a student-athlete, that never ends.”

After the semester ends and the beginning of summer arrives, the facilities and equipment will be available to the players. But, it is voluntary as to how much work the Mountaineers want to put in during the non-mandatory practice period.

“Everything is voluntary from this point on. That’s where that senior leadership comes into affect,” said West Virginia defensive coordinator Keith Patterson. “Now it’s in our seniors’ hands. What type of team do you want to be?”

It is during this time when teams have the opportunity to separate themselves from the opposition. All teams put in the work and commitment when preseason fall camps begins in early August. But the best teams make a conscious effort to continue to work just as hard when their coaches aren’t watching.

Ultimately, it becomes a time to build team chemistry.

“The summer becomes so important, not only to get ahead academically by going to summer school, but also the camaraderie of spend-

ing time(together),” Patterson said. “The class schedule is not as rigorous in the summer time. So spending time on running and senior-led practices, that’s where you develop that chemistry, and I think that’s very important.”

As for the players, many have admitted last year’s unexpected slide was an eyeopening experience.

More team bonding and a more committed work ethic has been in effect this spring as a response.

It is something junior running back Dustin Garrison doesn’t see ending as voluntary workouts begin. “(I’m going to do) the same thing I’ve been doing when it wasn’t voluntary. The whole team has that same attitude toward it,” Garrison said. “We’re all going to continue to work out, still hit the weights, still run, things like that.

“Once school’s up, we’re going to be doing the same during the summer and continue working. I think that’s on everyone’s mind.” nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

tennis

Mountaineers end season in Big 12 championships by robert kreis sports writer

The West Virginia tennis team’s first Big 12 season came to a close last week when it lost to the Kansas State Wildcats in the Big 12 Conference tournament.

They finished the season with a 4-17 record, losing their final 10 matches to conference opponents.

“You have to remember, we went from the Big East overnight into the Big 12,” said head coach Tina Samara said. “Had we stayed in the Big East, I think we would have been around No. five in the conference.”

After completing a season in the battle-tested Big 12, Samara is confident her returning players now understand their opponent’s skill level.

“The ones returning are going to be very sure of what they need to do between now and fall,” Samara said. “I think they are in a pretty good place in understanding that we lost a lot, but we also learned a lot.”

There is no doubt the Mountaineers learned a lot

this season, and the proof was at the Big 12 tournament. Despite losing to the Wildcats 0-4, WVU freshman Hailey Barrett showed flashes of the reason Samara made her a Mountaineer.

Barrett faced off against No. 14 Petra Niedermayerova, and after losing the first set 2-6, Barrett battled back to win the second 6-1. Unfortunately, the set was cut short due to Kansas State sealing the overall match.

“Hailey was basically dead even with a girl ranked No. 14 in the nation when we had to stop,” Samara said. “That (has) to tell her a lot and tell us a lot. It just reiterates why we wanted her to come here.”

With Barrett playing Niedermayerova, who is from the Czech Republic, will only help the freshman gain precious experience against international players.

“I would not doubt that girl had a lot more international experience coming into college than Hailey,” Samara said. “Czech players always seem to be very fundamentally sound, and this girl was a very solid

player.”

Barrett’s performance gave Samara and Mountaineer fans a glimpse of the future of West Virginia tennis. Now all she has to do is piece it together on a consistent basis.

“It just shows what kind of upside she has, for sure,” Samara said. “It shows what (she’s) capable of.

Now she has to do it on a regular basis.”

The Mountaineers are growing, and as they develop and get new recruits, performances like Barrett’s at the Big 12 tournament will become more of a regular occurrence, especially if Samara continues to find prospects like Barrett on the recruiting trail.

“You can come here and be part of something for the first time, and you can’t say that at Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State,” Samara said. “You have to find the kids that’s important to, and if you get that right kid, it’s going to be a really good case because that’s a kid who wants a challenge.

“That’s Hailey right there.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia head coach Tina Samara looks on during a match last season.

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White House commends Jason Collins on coming out WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is commending NBA veteran Jason Collins for becoming the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.

White House spokesman Jay Carney called that decision courageous and says the White House supports Collins. He says he hopes the 34-year-old center’s NBA colleagues will also offer support.

“We view that as another example of the progress that has been made and the evo-

lution that has been taking place in this country,” Carney said.

Obama announced his support for gay marriage during his re-election campaign last year. Organizing for Action, a grassroots group run by Obama loyalists that grew out of his 2012 re-election campaign, expressed support as well, writing to Collins on Twitter on Monday that the group’s supporters “stand with you today.”

Collins announced he is gay Monday in a first-person account posted on Sports Il-

lustrated’s website. He has played for six teams in 12 seasons, including this past season with the Washington Wizards. He is now a free agent.

First Lady Michelle Obama took to Twitter Monday afternoon to applaud Collins.

“So proud of you, Jason Collins! This is a huge step forward for our country. We’ve got your back!” the tweet read. It was signed “mo” – signifying that the first lady personally wrote the message.

Former President Bill Clinton also voiced encouragement for Collins, releasing a statement that asks fans, NBA colleagues and the media to support and respect him. Clinton said he has known Collins since he attended Stanford University with his daughter Chelsea.

Clinton said Collins’ announcement Monday is an “important moment” for professional sports and the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Collins is “a good man

who wants no more than what so many of us seek – to be able to be who we are, to do our work, to build families and to contribute to our communities,” Clinton said.

“For so many members of the LGBT community, these simple goals remain elusive.”

Chelsea Clinton also tweeted her support for Collins Monday, saying she was proud of her friend for having the strength and courage to be the first openly gay player in the NBA. Chad Griffin, the presi-

dent of Human Rights Campaign, a gay rights group, said Collins has “forever changed the face of sports.”

“No longer will prejudice and fear force gay athletes to remain silent about a fundamental part of their lives,” Griffin said.

The NBA player also received support from Rep. Joe Kennedy III, D-Mass., his college roommate. Kennedy tweeted Monday that “I’ve always been proud to call (Collins) a friend, and I’m even prouder to stand with him today.”

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tackle in 10 games.

“He’s been a bust up to this point,” said ESPN’s Todd McShay. “It’s frustrating for me, and I can’t even imagine how frustrating it is for his coaching staff, to see a pick that high not succeed.”

Russell and Maybin’s disappointing NFL careers weren’t the only thing the “experts” were wrong about.

In the 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Michigan quarterback Tom Brady with the No. 199 pick – sixth round.

Tom Brady, arguably one of the best quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen, was passed up 198 times.

All six of the quarterbacks taken before Brady are no longer in the NFL. Chad Pennington and Marc Bulger (a West Virginia alum) had decent NFL careers but none COMPARED to Brady.

Spergon Wynn was the last quarterback taken before Brady. He only lasted three seasons in the NFL and is now an energy trader in Houston.

“Obviously, the whole

evaluation process isn’t perfect,” Wynn said. “This is just living proof.”

At 35, Brady is twotime MVP, eight-time ProBowler and is on the NFL’s 2000’s All-Decade Team – not to mention his three Superbowl rings and two Superbowl MVPs. Given the circumstances, Brady is now considered one of the best draft picks in NFL history.

Former Tennessee running back Arian Foster wasn’t selected in the 2009 NFL Draft and was signed to the Houston Tex-

ans’ practice squad a few months later.

Foster is now a threetime Pro-Bowler and led the NFL in rushing yards in 2010. Despite his short NFL career, Foster owns several Texan franchise running records, including most rushing touchdowns in a season (16) and most rushing yards in a single season (1,616).

The point is, nobody really knows how these prospects will work out. While the work “experts” do is certainly commendable, the chances of their analysis panning out is anyone’s

guess. It’s just a matter of finding the right system and the right people who build on the potential they see.

Now of course, these are exceptions. But the NFL Draft is extremely unpredictable, and it takes a few seasons to label a player a bust, success or hidden gem.

So, regardless if you’re happy or mad about how your team did this weekend, just remember: The NFL Draft is a waiting game.

gave LeBlanc some hope moving forward.

“We showed a lot of resilience in a lot of our matches this year,” he said. “The biggest thing for me was that we answered a lot of questions (of ) whether or not we have enough strength in the squad returning. We know our recruiting class is going to be excellent. I was

very pleased with how our spring went and how we made adjustments.

“If anything, we were not pleased with going down two goals, but we found ways to get those games. We were pretty good all spring long.”

WVU will continue to prepare this summer for one of the tougher sched-

ules in the nation this upcoming fall. The Mountaineers will face the likes of Michigan, St. John’s, Indiana (road match), Georgetown (road match), Penn State and of course, the Mid-American Conference powerhouse Akron.

West Virginia will face eight teams that have combined for 33 Final Four ap-

pearances and four teams that have combined 11 national championships, including last season’s winner in Indiana. The Hoosiers have won eight national championships and countless Big Ten Championships.

Other non-conference matches will consist of a top team in the Patriot League in American and a former

NCAA Tournament squad in Georgia State.

Following somewhat of a disappointing season with not being selected for the NCAA Tournament, the Mountaineers will look to have better results against stiffer competition next season.

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Penn State linebacker Aaron Maybin was selected No. 11 by the Buffalo Bills in the 2009 NFL Draft. Despite only starting one season for the Nittany Lions, Maybin was considered one of the best at his position.

The Bills waived Maybin after two lackluster seasons. The New York Jets also released Maybin in 2012 after registering just one

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10 | SPORTS

Tuesday April 30, 2013

Austin claims DA’s top Braun looking forward to senior for 2012-2013 opportunity with Ravens by greg madia

Editor’s note: This is the second of five in a series of DA Postseason Awards that will run for the remainder of the week.

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By Nick arthur sports writer

Day two of The Daily Athenaeum Postseason Awards were released Tuesday, as the staff voted for the Mountaineers’ top seniors, juniors and sophomores for the 2012-2013 school year.

The top senior award was awarded to senior football player Tavon Austin.

Austin, who was selected No. 8 overall by the St. Louis Rams in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft, holds the West Virginia program record for career receptions and career receiving yards and finished second in school history in career receiving touchdowns.

Austin set a WVU singleseason record with 114 receptions in the 2012 season to go along with 1,289 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns.

The Baltimore native rushed for a school-record 344 yards against Oklahoma and set the Big 12 Conference record with 572 allpurpose yards against the Sooners.

Senior riflist Petra Zublasing brought home second place, after leading the Mountaineers to their 15th National Championship following a near-perfect performance.

Senior quarterback Geno Smith earned third place, while setting single season records for pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Top Junior West Virginia wide receiver Stedman Bailey ran away with first place for The DA’s top junior. Bailey earned a first place vote on every ballot.

The Miramar, Fla., native set the WVU school record

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Tavon Austin carries the ball against Marshall at Milan Puskar Stadium last season. for receiving touchdowns in a single season with 25, while also tying the national record in the category.

Bailey had 13 receptions for 305 yards and five touchdowns in WVU’s 70-63 home victory over Baylor on Sept.

29.

He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the NFL Draft this past weekend.

Junior women’s soccer player Frances Silva brought home second place, after leading the Big 12 regular season champions in goals and scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over top-ranked Stanford.

Junior gymnast Hope Sloanhoffer followed in third place following a season average of 9.804 on the vault while participating in the NCAA Regionals in vault, bars, beam and floor events.

Top Sophomore Back-to-back Big 12

pitcher of the week Harrison Musgrave was named The Daily Athenaeum’s top sophomore.

Musgrave, who sat out last season due to Tommy John Surgery, has anchored the staff of the Mountaineers this season while leading them to a 27-18 overall record and a 9-6 record in Big 12 play.

Musgrave has posted a 7-1 record to go with a 2.36 ERA, and currently has hurled 25 straight scoreless innings and two consecutive complete game shutouts.

Sophomore running back Andrew Buie earned second place. Buie rushed for 851 yards on 179 carries and seven touchdowns this past season.

Sophomore for ward Kevin Noreen was named to third place after averaging nearly five points per game last season and starting 18 games. nicholas.arthur@mail.wvu.edu

Former West Virginia offensive guard Jeff Braun became one of five former Mountaineers to sign an NFL contract via undrafted free agency. Braun made it official, signing with the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night following the conclusion of the 2013 NFL Draft.

“I’m very excited. I know there are not many opportunities in the NFL, so to be able to have this is a good thing. I’m excited for the chance that I have,” Braun said.

Starting a total of 39 games during his college career, Braun knew playing at the professional level was a possibility. At West Virginia’s Pro Day, Braun put up 29 bench press repetitions and ran a 5.26 40-yard dash, proving his foot speed. Braun’s ability to perform well in position drills proved to scouts that he had the skill to play at the next level.

“I got very good feedback. They were very excited about what I did. The knock the whole time was my athleticism,” Braun said.

“Then I put up some really good numbers that were very comparable with guys that went to the combine, so it showed that I took the effort in my training since January to really focus on my weaknesses.”

Braun started to garner attention from NFL teams.

The Miami Dolphins sat down and interviewed Braun right after his Pro Day and the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars and St. Louis Rams all expressed interest in the West Virginia offensive lineman. Keep in mind the fact that the Detroit Lions kept in contact with Braun through Day 3 of the draft; Braun said he believed he had a shot to be drafted.

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Former West Virginia offensive guard Jeff Braun participates in a drill during summer camp las t year.

“I watched the whole thing, I really did, and the Ravens actually called me early seventh round, and I talked to them the whole week and a half leading up to the draft, so I knew there was a good possibility that I could get taken,” he said.

Baltimore drafted center Ryan Jensen from Colorado State-Pueblo late in the sixth round, leaving Braun to believe that he would go undrafted. The draft came to a close and Braun received an offer from the Ravens to sign as an undrafted free agent.

“The offensive line coach (Andy Moeller) called me to let me know their interest. He actually called me earlier in the week and said ‘you’ll hear from me later in the week,’” Braun explained.

“Then in the seventh round, he’s the one that gave me the call and then he called once again at the end of the draft and said, ‘Congratulations you’re a Baltimore Raven.’”

Braun can start trying to achieve his goals, and the first goal is being with the team on opening day.

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“Right now, my goal is to take it a step at a time; right now it’s to get through mini camps and make some noise. Then it’s to get through training camp and earn a spot on the 53-man roster. I just have to take it one step at a time,” Braun said.

At West Virginia, Braun started 13 games at left guard, 13 games at right tackle, 12 games at right guard and one at center.

That versatility is something that can help Braun achieve his goals.

“It’s tremendous help. If you want to play in the NFL, you better offer a lot different variety because you’re not going in there at one position unless you’re the best at your position or you’re a starter. I need to be able to have many different tools in my belt, and I think I have that,” he said.

Braun begins rookie camp with the defending champion Ravens next weekend. dasports@mail.wvu.edu