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Mediterranean cafe to open in Lair by devon unger city editor

Two West Virginia University graduates will be opening a Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in the Mountainlair in August.

It will serve as another dining opportunity for students and a working lab for the College of Business and Economics hospitality program. Student meal plans will be accepted.

Michael Bodnar, a 1969 WVU graduate, and Doug VanScoy, a 1966 graduate, approached the

University with the idea to open the restaurant as part of the restaurant management course.

Both have worked in the hospitality industry. Bodnar helped start Fresh Hospitality, an intellectual services company that guides the Alabama-based chain Taziki’s.

Taziki’s will go into the area previously occupied by D’s Express, a Chinese restaurant across from Quizno’s.

The restaurant will hire approximately 40 student workers and full-time management.

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“It will have full-time staffing, which is a requirement by health regulations,” said Michael Ellington, assistant vice president for Student Affairs.

Restaurant management students will work with a lab supervisor to conduct many day-today operations of the restaurant, separate from the culinary operations.

“We are used to having a laboratory for our biology or chemistry classes, but this will serve as a lab for a business course,” said Nancy McIntyre, associate dean of Student Affairs. “It’s meant to develop student’s management skills as part of the course. This really cuts across several of our disciplines.”

The University has been researching hospitality programs for around three years.

McIntyre said West Virginia

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Construction is underway at the location of the new restaurant in the Mountainlair, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe.

Ices Ferry Bridge awaits bid for repairs University budget

to increase for 2011 fiscal year

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A boat comes out from under the Ices Ferry Bridge. Bids are being taken to repair the bridge, which has provided a way across Cheat Lake for 88 years.

Department of Transportation examining its options with bridge by tara mayle staff writer

Bidding for repairs on the historic Ices Ferry Bridge in Cheat Lake has been pushed back for four months due to funding problems.

The bridge was deemed structurally deficient in June 2009 in an investigation, and bidding for the repairs was set to begin in February but has been pushed back due to funding problems.

Structurally deficient does not mean the bridge is unsafe, said Brent Walker, assistant director of communication for the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

“It just means that things need repaired. When people look at a structurally deficient rating, they assume it’s unsafe, and it’s not,” Walker said. “The existing bridge

just got to the point where we need to replace it,” Walker said.

Some students and residents disagree with Walker.

“During the wintertime or in hard rain, I do feel it is unsafe,” said Dan Simpson, a senior mathematics major. “I drive a rear-wheel drive car, and it has spun out before on that bridge.”

There is still debate over what to do with the existing bridge.

The Ices Ferry Bridge is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

This has caused some fuss over the idea of complete demolition of the bridge, Walker said. The options are: keep the old bridge, completely tear it down or keep some of the pieces and build a fishing pier out of them.

“The old bridge has been for

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Students who submitted on-campus housing applications June 30 are now being waitlisted due to full residence halls.

Demand was stronger this year than last because of the size of the freshman class, said Michael Beto, assistant director of Student Housing.

“Housing is essentially full at this point,” Beto said. “Anyone who submitted an application before June 30 will be housed, no questions asked.

To have adequate space, we can no longer accept

Visit student life.wvu.edu/ offcampushousing/. applications” WVU had a freshman class of nearly 4,600 in 2009, up around 235 from 2008. This year’s class size will not be released until the start of the Fall semester because students may still enroll.

Freshman and first-time transfer students make up most of the residents of oncampus housing, and dorms can hold approximately 5,858

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What happened at this year’s gathering of heroes and villains.

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News:1, 2, 3 Opinion: 4 A&E: 5, 7, 8 Sports: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 Campus Calendar: 6 Puzzles: 6 Classifieds: 12, 13

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A car travels over the Ices Ferry Bridge Monday afternoon. Although it has been deemed structurally deficient, the bridge is still safe for cars to drive on.

Campus housing full, students placed on wait list

By Tara Mayle

West Virginia University’s 2011 fiscal year budget will increase 3 percent from 2010.

The budget for 2011 is $901,411,000 compared to $874 million from last year.

The budget includes a reduction of in-state appropriations of $14.2 million, this is expected to be completely replaced with federal stimulus funding.

“There are some major reasons for the increase, including a $6 million increase in revenue from tuition and fees due to increases in these passed on May 5,” said Elizabeth Reynolds, associate vice president for Planning and Treasury Operations.

The budget limits faculty and staff salary increase commitments in anticipation of future reductions of state funds beginning in 2012. The majority of the salary increases will be for one-time non-recurring raises.

There is a $19 million increase in salaries and wages.

This will provide a funding pool equal to 1.4 percent of budgeted salary dollars to fund a

salary raise program, Reynolds said.

Specific salary increase plans will be discussed at the Board of Governors September meeting.

“I’m very pleased we were able to freeze in-state tuition and to minimally increase outof-state tuition,” said Board of Governors Chair Carolyn Long.

“I am also pleased that the University can provide a quality education and still have enough money to provide the faculty and staff the salary they deserve. This year’s budget offers more benefits than ever before.”

There is a $7.5 million increase in employee benefit costs due to increase salary expense and increases in West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency employer rates.

There is an $8 million increase in revenues from grants and contracts, a $6.6 million increase from auxiliary enterprises such as housing, dining and athletics and a $3.5 million increase from sales of educational activities, Reynolds said.

There is a $4 million

people. This includes the staff and resident assistants Beto said.

“We are still getting some phone calls (about housing applications),” he said. “At this point we are accepting names on a wait-list in case we can start accepting applications again.”

Students who are put on this wait list are directed to WVU’s Off-Campus Housing Department.

WVU’s Off-Campus Housing web site shows students different options for student living around Morgantown.

It lists the available housing, as well as tools like housing

search, roommate resources and a link to the classified ads with more housing options.

“There is still plenty of offcampus housing available,” said Brian Walker, director of Off-Campus Housing.

Copper Beech and The Lofts are currently filled, as well as the recently completed Mountaineer Place, Walker said.

More than 80 percent of students live off-campus.

There are more than 1,300 landlords within city limits, and other housing opportunities exist outside city limits.

Many of these are still close to

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INSIDE THIS EDITION WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins remained in a Las Vegas hospital Tuesday afternoon recovering from seven broken ribs on page 10.

Tuesday marked the first Fall 2010 billing notification for West Virginia University students. The last day the University allows on-time payments from students is Aug. 21.

The University offers two tuition payment plans, a semester plan known as the “60/40” plan and a monthly plan.

The “60/40” payment plan allows students to make two installments with 60 percent due the Saturday prior to the start of a semester. The second installment, the remaining 40 percent, is due by the end of the sixth week of classes, said Evelyn Hansen, Financial Aid counselor.

“Sixty percent is the minimum that a student must have paid. Students who do not have that amount paid by that time must pay the difference left over on the University bill,” she said.

The TuitionPay spreads the cost of tuition over several monthly payments and is interest-free. This payment option is administered by Sallie Mae. Paying online through STAR is the easiest way to pay out of pocket. This can be done by electronic check or credit card, said Brandon Twigg, Student Accounts manager.

“Either payment plan will work great, it really just depends on the financial situations of each student, and their family.” Twigg said This year’s tuition for outof-state students has been increased to $16,402 per year while in-state tuition remains at $5,304 per year. Tuition is set every year by the WVU Board of Governors.

“The STAR information system is the best source of information available for students to monitor their accounts,” Twigg said. “It’s a one-stop information center for students that views their classes, grades, transcripts, charges, balances owed, financial aid, housing information and much more.”

Hansen said students could keep track of their financial aid history by visiting the website www.studentloans.gov. She offered advice for students seeking aid.

“Having a FAFSA filed early, staying in contact with the financial aid department and checking your MIX account frequently is the best advice I can give to students, Hansen said. “Also, students should check with their major department to see what scholarships may be available to them,” Hansen said. nick.ashley@mail.wvu.edu

GENO SMITH STEPS UP West Virginia’s project starting quarterback for 2010, Geno Smith, is just a sophomore. But, his teammates say he’s a leader.

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New web-based alcohol education class required for incoming students by nick ashley staff writer

A new class aiming to teach students about alcohol safety will begin at West Virginia University in the fall.

Incoming students must complete AlcoholEdu prior to arriving on campus, and students can begin to login on Aug. 2.

Students will use their MIX ID to log into the system. All incoming freshmen and transfer students under the age of 21 are required to take the course.

“Since 2001, the program has been developed. The Uni-

versity decided that now is the right time, which is a direct result of the formation of WELL WVU, and it fits with our strategic plan for prevention.” said Colleen Harshbarger, director of Student Wellness.

Students can also complete the program as part of a group alcohol education requirement. Students who are referred to the Student Assistance Program will complete a separate program offered by the University.

“I believe the program will have a positive effect on students and open their minds on the dangers of alcohol,” said

Bill Hardy, an incoming freshman Pre-chemistry major.

The program offers many safety tips and resources for students to use. These include alcohol-related content such as videos, blogs, chats and comics, a Blood Alcohol Concentration calculator, a map of US laws, safe partying strategies and tips for helping a friend.

“WVU is committed to maintaining a campus environment where all students can live, learn, and have fun safely. We want students’ college experience to be healthy, enjoyable and above all safe.” Harshbarger said.

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In a recent study, 86 percent of students reported being moderately to highly engaged, and attentive while taking the course. Also, an AlcoholEdu test group demonstrated a 37 percent decrease in alcohol-related consequences.

“This program, along with other strategic approaches to influencing our culture towards healthy lifestyle habits, will have a lasting positive impact on our campus. I look forward to seeing how the first year goes with the AlcoholEdu program,” Harshbarger said. nick.ashley@mail.wvu.edu

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University seeks students for in-house marketing campaign West Virginia University will be holding an open casting call for any students interested in being part of University marketing projects Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair.

Students selected at the casting call will be part of a pool of candidates to be used for marketing projects including TV, radio and web opportunities, as well as uses at the Visitors Resource Center in One Waterfront Place or billboards.

“We are looking for a variety of students,” said Becky Lofstead, WVU’s associate vice president of University Relations. “We do it every year to find students to represent the University.”

Students who attend the

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A recent change in zoning laws could affect housing. The law changed the definition of a “family,” limiting renters to no more than two unrelated people in the same house, as opposed to the previous

casting call will be asked various questions about their WVU experience, academic goals and achievements, student life on-and-off campus.

Material from the casting call may also be used for advertisements, and students may be asked to blog about their WVU experience.

Lofstead said these casting calls have been going on for around seven or eight years and began with video diary projects where students were given cameras to film their daily activities at WVU. Students participating in the casting call will have to sign a release, and not every student who tries out will be used for the projects.

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three-person limit.

“This change could possibly impact the amount of housing in the downtown area,” Walker said.

However, complexes outside of city limits such as West Run, Copper Beech and The District do not have to comply with the change.

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of revenue growth and internal budget reallocations to supContinued from page 1 port the salary increase pool and balance the budget. This money reduction in supplies budgets will be used in future years to and a $5.5 million increase in deal with the reduction in funddepreciation. ing from the state.

The budget also anticipates morgan.mccormick@mail.wvu.edu $10 million in a combination

bridge

Continued from page 1 sale for a dollar for anyone who wanted to take it,” Walker said.

“However, the time has come and gone for the sale of the bridge, so it more than likely will be torn down to make way for the new bridge.”

The design for the new bridge is already put together and will be up for bidding to prospective contracting companies from Aug. 24 to Sept. 8.

“We are a low bidding state,” Walker said. “If they are an ap-

proved contractor, we choose the lowest bid.”

Once the lowest bid is determined, exact plans for construction will be worked out.

While an official date for construction has not been set, Walker said it could begin as early as next year.

The Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, built the Ices Ferry Bridge in 1922. Jones and Laughlin milled the steel.

The fourth span of the bridge was added when Cheat Lake was built in 1925.

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Railings on the walkway of the Ices Ferry Bridge are bent and rusted. Cars still travel over the structurally deficient bridge, and it is still considered safe.

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Commissioner of the Division of Tourism Betty Carver conducted a market research study to help the University improve their hospitality programs.

“We take our mission as a land-grant university very se-

riously,” McIntyre said. “I think this will provide a strong founda- Back tion for our hospitality program.”

The hospitality program is currently an area of emphasis under the management major.

It focuses on hotel and restaurant management Eventually, the school plans to offer a hospitality major as well as a hospitality focus in the MBA program.

Ellington said Bodnar and VanScoy donated all of the resources to get the project off the ground, including the funds to renovate the space.

He said restaurant space in the Mountainlair is leased to tenants for five years at a rate of $35,000 per year. These leases can be ended at anytime as long as both parties agree to terminate the contract. devon.unger@mail.wvu.edu

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Blankenship, Palin among W.Va. GOP House donors

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Massey Energy Chief Executive Don Blankenship and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are among the contributors to West Virginia’s congressional candidates, the latest Federal Election Commission financial reports show.

Blankenship contributed $4,800 to Elliott “Spike” Maynard, the Democrat-turnedRepublican running in the 3rd U.S. House District, during the three-month reporting period that ended June 30. David McKinley, the GOP’s 1st District nominee, received $2,400 from Blankenship.

Maynard and McKinley also each attracted $3,500 from SarahPAC, Palin’s political action committee that provided at least $87,500 to candidates during the quarter.

But such support did not help either GOP nominee keep pace with his Democratic opponent.

McKinley had to loan his campaign $320,000 to match the $512,000 raised by Democrat Mike Oliverio from individuals and PACs during the three months. Since launching his campaign, McKinley has devoted $570,000 in personal funds to his effort. He and Oliverio had similar balances of around $300,000 as of June 30.

Rep, Nick Rahall, the 3rd District’s Democratic incumbent, meanwhile has nearly 14 times the cash on hand as GOP challenger Spike Maynard.

Seeking an 18th term, Rahall sported a $1.58 million balance – more than all the state’s other congressional candidates combined – to Maynard’s $114,500.

Rahall also outraised Maynard during the filing period, $174,600 to $133,700.

But Republican Rep. Shelley Moore Capito has an even more massive edge over her Democratic foe. The 2nd District incumbent ended June 30 with $572,000 while Virginia Lynch Graf, a former nun new to politics, had just under $2,700.

Capito does not count Blankenship or Palin among her donors, but her campaign did

send $2,000 each to McKinley and Maynard, her report shows.

The 1st District race pits McKinley, a former state lawmaker and GOP chair, against Oliverio, a state senator who defeated incumbent Rep. Alan Mollohan in the May primary.

A life insurance agent, Oliverio received at least $53,000 from financial sector individuals and PACs during the quarter. Another $33,000 came from real estate interests. He also attracted more than $48,000 from contributors involved in coal, oil, natural gas and other energy-related pursuits.

Oliverio received more than $32,400 from members of the Morgantown-area Laurita family or their employees.

The family’s businesses include MEPCO, a coal company that is building the area’s Longview power plant.

Another $7,100 arrived from fellow legislators, including House Speaker Rick Thompson, D-Wayne. A Morgantown resident, around 44 percent of Oliverio’s individual donations came from that city. Nearly 88 percent of all such contributions were in-state.

West Virginians provided nearly as much of McKinley’s contribution, while he counted on Wheeling resident for nearly a third of his individual contributions. McKinley hails from that city.

But for more than half of these donors, who provided nearly two-thirds of his $135,900 total, the campaign included no information about their employers or occupations in its report.

Blankenship is among those contributors. With Massey under fire in the wake of April’s disaster at its Upper Big Branch coal mine that killed 29 men, the Oliverio campaign has called on McKinley to return contributions from Blankenship and Massey employees.

Oliverio also cites Blankenship’s previous political spending, including the more than $3 million that helped get a state Supreme Court justice elected in 2004 but then prompted his

removal a Massey-related case by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 2009 conflict-of-interest ruling.

McKinley has also hired Greg Thomas, who helped oversee that 2004 spending and other Blankenship-funded political campaigns. Thomas received $16,600.

McKinley spent $407,177 to Oliverio’s $273,370 during the reporting period. About threefourths of Oliverio’s money went for advertising with Abar Hutton Media, a Beltway firm.

McKinley devoted nearly all his spending to an array of Washington, D.C., area firms: Strategic Media Services, Rising Tide Media Group, Public Opinion Strategies and Political Ink Inc. Upper Big Branch, located in the 3rd District, is likely to play a role in the Rahall-Maynard contest. Around $21,000 of Maynard’s money during the quarter came from Massey employees, Blankenship’s family and former political operatives including Thomas. All told, around one-third of Maynard’s individual contributions came from the energy sector. That amount includes $15,200 from 19 executives or employees of International Coal Group.

About a quarter of Rahall’s funds during the three months came from the transportation sector. He sits on the House’s committee assigned to that topic. These donors included businesses that build roads and labor unions for pilots and railroad workers.

Other labor unions provided around 15 percent of his total.

But while an Arch Coal executive and CONSOL’s PAC contributed money, the energy sector accounted for less than 5 percent of Rahall’s funds.

And with two-thirds of his funds provided by PACs, less than 20 percent of his $48,350 in individual contributions came from West Virginians.

PACs account for a similar portion of Capito’s haul last quarter. A member of the House Financial Services Committee, she received around one-fifth of her funds from that sector. Another 10 percent came from manufacturing.

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France declares war against al-Qaida PARIS (AP) — France has declared war on al-Qaida, and matched its fighting words with a first attack on a base camp of the terror network’s North African branch, after the terror network killed a French aid worker it took hostage in April.

The declaration and attack marked a shift in strategy for France, usually discrete about its behind-the-scenes battle against terrorism.

“We are at war with al-Qaida,” Prime Minister Francois Fillon said Tuesday, a day after President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the death of 78-yearold hostage Michel Germaneau.

The humanitarian worker had been abducted April 20 or 22 in Niger by al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, and was later taken to Mali, officials said.

The killers will “not go unpunished,” Sarkozy said in unusually strong language, given France’s habit of employing quiet cooperation with its regional allies — Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Algeria – in which the al-Qaida franchise was spawned amid an Islamist insurgency.

The Salafist Group for Call and Combat formally merged with al-Qaida in 2006 and spread through the Sahel region – parts of Mauritania, Mali and Niger.

Officials suggest France will activate accords with these countries to stop the terrorists in their tracks.

“It’s a universal threat that concerns the entire world ... not just France or the West,” Defense Minister Herve Morin said Tuesday on France-2 television. “We will support local authorities so these assassins and (their) commanders are tracked, judged and taken before justice and punished. And, yes, we will help them.”

Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and Niger in April opened a joint military headquarters deep in the desert to respond to threats from traffickers and the al-Qaida offshoot. U.S. Special Forces have helped the four nations train troops in recent years.

The United States said it would help the French “in any way that we can” to bring those

who killed Germaneau to justice, according to U.S. State Dept. spokesman P.J. Crowley.

“There is no religion that sanctions what can only be described as cold-blooded murder,” Crowley said Tuesday.

Fillon refused to say how France would act. “But we will,” he said in an interview with Europe 1 radio.

And perhaps it already has.

On Thursday, the French backed Mauritanian forces in attacking an al-Qaida camp on the border with Mali, killing at least six suspected terrorists. It is the first time France is known to have attacked an al-Qaida base.

France said it was a last-ditch effort to save its citizen, while Mauritania said it was trying to stop an imminent attack by fighters gathering at the base.

For the French, the move may have backfired. The al-Qaida group said in an audio mes-

sage broadcast Sunday that it had killed Germaneau in retaliation for the raid. However, French officials suggested, however, that the hostage, who had a heart problem, may already have been dead. Even now, “We have no proof of life or death,” Morin said.

“We can expect an increase in the French riposte,” said Antoine Sfeir, an expert on Islamist terrorists who has traveled in the region.

An estimated 400 to 500 such fighters are thought to roam the Sahel region, a desert expanse as large as the European Union.

Despite meager numbers, the region’s al-Qaida fighters pose a clear threat. Among the more recent victims, a British captive was beheaded last year and two Spanish aid workers were taken hostage in Mauritania in November. Spain is working to free them.

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An animation video depicting the June 22, 2009 collision of two Washington Metrorail trains which killed nine and injured 52 people, is shown during a hearing at the National Transportation Safety Board, in Washington Tuesday on the investigation findings and safety issues.

National Transportation Safety Board: Fatal DC rail crash came from oversight WASHINGTON (AP) — A faulty electronic circuit that caused a deadly Metro crash last summer was symptomatic of an “anemic safety culture” at the D.C. area’s transit agency, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

Eight passengers and a train operator were killed in June 2009 when a Metrorail train rear-ended a second train stopped near the Fort Totten station on the city’s northeastern outskirts.

As expected, the NTSB concluded that the collision occurred because Metro’s automatic signal system failed to detect the stopped train. The approaching train continued to travel at 55 mph until the operator saw the train ahead of her. She pulled the emergency brake, but was still traveling at more than 40 mph at the moment of the collision.

More broadly, the NTSB said Metro ignored repeated warning signs and fostered a culture of indifference to chronic safety issues. The agency was warned about deficiencies in its safety department for 15 years before the crash, NTSB chairwoman Deborah Hersman said.

“If they don’t listen this time, I’m not sure what else can be done here,” she said.

“There’s got to be some action.”

The board issued a series of recommendations, including that Metro remove or retrofit its oldest subway cars, which date to the 1970s, as soon as possible. The train that collided with the stopped train was composed entirely of the older cars, which are more susceptible to collapsing into one another in a collision.

Metro has already awarded an $886 million contract to replace the old cars but has said it cannot take them out of service immediately. The new cars won’t arrive until 2013.

The NTSB urged Metro and other transit systems that use the same signaling components to remove them. Those systems include Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Cleveland.

It also said Metro should ensure that the lead car in each train has an onboard event recorder.

The NTSB has no regulatory or enforcement powers, but a failure by Metro to comply with its recommen-

dations could cause federal and state governments to curtail the transit agency’s funding. The board wields similar influence over transit agencies around the country.

Richard Sarles, the interim general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, said the NTSB’s recommendations were tough but necessary.

However, he said: “This does not get changed overnight.”

The NTSB faulted Metro’s board of directors for failing to actively monitor safety issues. The track signaling system failed to recognize trains 3,000 times a week, but the issue was deemed a minor nuisance, the NTSB said.

In opening remarks, Hersman said the Fort Totten station crash was not the first time Metro’s safety system was compromised. Previous accidents, some of which killed employees, foreshadowed the deadlier crash.

“You are going to hear a lot about WMATA’s anemic safety culture today,” Hersman said.

Later, she added: “Because the necessary preventive measures were not taken, the only question was when would Metro have another accident – and of what magnitude.”

Kenneth Hawkins, whose brother Dennis was killed in the crash, said he was pleased by the strength of the NTSB’s recommendations, but because the board lacks regulatory power, he wasn’t expecting much change.

“It’s not going to change our lives,” he said. “The damage has been done to us.”

Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., described the NTSB’s findings as “both chilling and very sad.” She called on Metro

to fully implement the recommendations and said Congress should authorize the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish and enforce safety standards for transit systems.

If Metro’s track circuits – simple electronic devices meant to detect stopped trains on the tracks – had been working properly, the approaching train would have been slowed automatically. According to Jim Southworth, NTSB’s railroad chief, the driver of the striking train applied the emergency brakes three seconds after she first could see the train ahead.

NTSB staff member Ruben Payan said Metro had been aware that the track circuits were known to fail. Five days before the accident, technicians tested the circuit that malfunctioned, but used an old test that didn’t detect the failure. An up-to-date test, Payan said, likely would have caught the problem.

Metro says it now tests circuits twice a day, has stopped mixing train control components from different manufacturers and established a new test to find circuits susceptible to problems. Immediately after the crash, Metro switched to manual operation of trains instead of automatic, a change that remains in effect.

This was not Metro’s only deadly accident in recent years. Two Metro workers were crushed to death on tracks in January when a maintenance truck backed into them. Last year, two more Metro workers were killed in separate incidents.

There was also a close call in December, when several independent safety inspectors were nearly hit.

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PGA event a boon to West Virginia After months of meticulous planning, The Greenbrier Classic tees off this week in the rolling hills of White Sulphur Springs.

It’s the crowning achievement of a process that began in May of 2009 when Greenbrier resort owner and coal magnate Jim Justice purchased the ailing retreat for $20.1 million.

Ever since, Justice has worked diligently to revive the Greenbrier’s five-star reputation of elegance and hospitality.

In the process, he’s sparked interest in the area and helped ensure numerous good-paying jobs to the Lewisburg region.

In a little more than a year, Justice has transformed the Greenbrier into a 21st Century masterpiece, adding a 102,000-square-foot subterranean casino and securing a PGA Tour stop through 2015.

Already, The Greenbrier has attracted guests like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer

Garner and Ben Affleck for the launch.

The Classic, with a purse of $6 million, is expected to draw 50,000 golf enthusiasts each day to the region and will be televised nationally on the Golf Channel Thursday and Friday and CBS Saturday and Sunday.

Additionally, a concert featured Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and West Virginia’s Brad Paisley.

It’s a great chance to showcase the best of West Vir-

ginia to the rest of the country, hopefully equating to increased tourism revenues throughout the state.

The efforts of Justice to revitalize the state’s crown jewel have been a boon to the region and should be recognized and appreciated.

As Lewisburg mayor John Manchester told West Virginia Public Broadcasting, “(The Greenbrier) is the largest employer in (Greenbrier County), and it has spinoff effects that just roll right through the economy.

“When The Greenbrier is doing well, the local economy is doing well.”

An economic impact study will be conducted following the gold tournament.

The revitalization of The Greenbrier is a lesson the rest of the state would do well to recognize.

Protecting West Virginia’s natural beauty while creating new opportunities for tourism will be the key to diversifying the state’s economy and ultimately improving the quality of life for all West Virginians.

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Support the Pride: WVU Mountaineer Marching Band tony dobies sports editor

There’s always something memorable about standing in the stands at an opposing team’s football stadium and hearing “Country Roads” in the background.

Hearing the fight song alongside cheers of “Let’s Go Mountaineers” over the TV or radio announcers always gives me goose bumps.

When The Pride of West Virginia, the Mountaineer Marching Band, heads on the road to play at West Virginia University football games, it’s always an intimidating experience.

In 2007, when West Virginia took on Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium, I first understood how important the band was to being successful on the road.

The band took their seats in the corner of the stadium near the scoreboard. Cincinnati packed them in like sardines, in

hopes of quieting the sounds.

At that time, Cincinnati was no challenge for the Pat White-led Mountaineers, and the Bearcats’ fanbase wasn’t anything to write home about either. So when it came to gameday atmosphere, the Mountaineer fans showed UC how it was supposed to be done.

WVU fans covered most of the upper deck of Nippert Stadium. I would estimate there were nearly 10,000 in the Old Gold and Blue.

While Cincinnati’s band tried to pump up the half-filled Cincinnati student section with its fight song, the Pride was doing the same in its corner.

WVU won every battle that night and not only on the field.

The sounds coming from The Pride overtook the stadium. It sounded like any other Saturday night at Milan Puskar Stadium.

For the players in West Virginia jerseys, The Pride had to make it feel like home. The 2823 win over the Bearcats sure

helped fuel the Mountaineer fans to grow louder and louder, too.

Truth be told, WVU should’ve won that game by a lot more. But, on that night, the Mountaineers were closer to a loss than they had been in a while. With a Big East Conference championship nearly sealed and a trip to a BCS bowl expected, this game was huge for momentum.

Without The Pride and the Mountaineer faithful, I’m convinced WVU would have lost that game.

That’s how important the band was on that night.

It wasn’t just that game, though. The Pride shows its presence at every away game it plays at.

Last year, The Pride traveled to Auburn, sat and played through a downpour in one of the most intimidating atmosphere’s in college football.

The dulcet tones of the tubas could be heard all the way back to my living room in Morgantown through my TV speak-

FOR MORE INFORMATION If you’re interested in helping the Pride make any away game feel like home, check out www.wvuf.org/index. php?q=Pride&cat=12. ers as WVU jumped out to an early lead.

With the Auburn fans stunned and quieted, all you could hear was The Pride.

At bowl games, The Pride proves its one of the best bands in the nation. I will never forget how it blew Oklahoma’s band right out of the water at the 2008 Fiesta Bowl.

When the Pride travels to road football games, it increases West Virginia’s chances of winning.

Since 2005, WVU is 10-3 in neutral/road games where the Pride has gone. WVU has lost six games away from home without the Pride in that span.

The sad truth is: The amount of money it takes to travel to ev-

ery away game is just too much of a burden for the Pride to handle.

This year, the Pride is expected to travel to LSU, Marshall and Pittsburgh. But it will sit out games at Connecticut and Louisville.

“We are very excited to have the opportunity to take the band on the road to support the Mountaineers, including Louisiana – the heart of SEC country,” said band director Jay Drury said in a release. “We are very proud of our band, our University and our state, and it is a great honor to represent West Virginia on a national stage. We are so thankful for the wonderful support of alumni and friends who help us each year to make these trips possible.”

With the nearly 400 people who need to travel to these sites, it can get pretty expensive. And although the University and athletic department provide some financial support for these expenses, it doesn’t cover it all.

For that reason, the Pride needs your help.

In 2007, a fund for these trips was developed by the WVU Foundation. It’s called the Pride Travel Fund and has gained $320,000 since it started.

Donors who give $500 or more become members of the prestigious 100 Mile Club.

Those who contribute $100 or more before Sept. 1 receive a band CD, and all donors receive a car decal.

Take it from someone who has been to enough away games to know – donating is worth it.

They aren’t called The Pride for nothing. WVU is truly blessed with one of the greatest college bands in the country.

Few realize how good WVU’s band is, and how great it makes the University look when its sounds resound over airwaves and signals across the world.

It truly is something to be proud of. The Pride deserves the Mountaineer Nation’s support.

If this column had a ‘Like’ button, I’d expect you to press it david ryan copy editor

I don’t care what you’re doing.

After six years of membership on Facebook, the online social networking site, I have found I really don’t care about what you’re doing.

Instead, my attention has shifted to something much more interesting: what you’re thinking.

After spending years poring over my Facebook news feed for increasing lengths of time, I have found I really don’t take as much interest in what the day-to-days are as I used to.

Now, thanks to Twitter, I can find out what most of my friends – and even other per-

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sonalities – are thinking.

Instead of being bombarded by pictures of vacations and updates about damaged crops on Farmville, I am given bite-size news and information.

I can see a friend’s updated stories on the ongoing political circus that emerged from the unfortunate death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd.

I can find out that WVU’s own Brian Powell (@bitmapped) knows there is still a Mean Gene’s Restaurant in Pendleton County, but he doesn’t go there – he goes to Subway that has Wi-Fi. I can also see WVU basketballer Joh Flowers (@jflow41) talk about his appreciation of a Dane Cook movie.

Limited to 140 characters, Twitter forces you to think about the content you’re put-

ting out.

True, there are moments when Twitter can devolve into the same kind of lunacy – random pictures of sock puppets on state signs and the exchange of links to videos of kittens being smacked around by other cats.

Twitter is simply the natural evolution of social media.

MySpace, which has recently suffered a long fall from grace, was once the giant. It consumed our every moment, for those old enough to even know what MySpace is.

Pages cluttered with odd animations, bizarre color schemes and “Top 8” friends dominated the social scene.

People eventually got sick of the constant, often surprising background music (normally a “Nickelback” song) that erupted from unwitting

speakers.

Facebook offered something simpler – a plain, standardized website with fewer options for customizing.

With that trade-off, however, users easily knew where to go for they information they wanted.

It took the social aspect of MySpace and made less of a fuss about the way it was presented.

As a result, you could easily see what someone was up to, their recent posts and who had commented on their pages.

But now, six years after I joined, Facebook has become everything MySpace was – cluttered, full of useless information and pointless updates.

Instead of reading what someone’s up to, I find myself increasingly learning about

their latest hits on Mafia Wars or even a stray duck missing on a farm.

Twitter, by limiting your posts to a certain amount of letters, forces you to concentrate about what you’re sharing.

Much of my feed is dominated by people I know. I subscribe to the news I want from the sources I want.

There’s less clutter, confusion and 700 percent less stray ducks on farms.

Facebook, unlike MySpace, will always have a function. It has helped me rekindle lost friendships, due to distance and time.

It helps connect family members, and, yes, finding out about Farmville can provide some interest (if not some padding for a column).

Twitter, however, offers you

the chance to connect with people you wouldn’t ordinarily have any interaction with.

I’ve managed to talk to some pretty interesting people – “Doctor Who” composer Murray Gold (@MurrayGold), “Red Dwarf ” star Robert Llewellyn (@bobbyllew) and even Hollywood’s own Craig Bierko (@MrCraigBierko).

I’ve even been able to share my disgust with “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and perform a public service by dissuading people from spending their money on it.

Given the time frame, we’re only a few years away from the next big social revolution – though I don’t know how much more condensed information can be past 140 characters.

More importantly, I don’t know if I’ll care.

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WEDNESday JULY 28, 2010

Lizard hosts dance to benefit WVU grad’s surgery by mackenzie mays A&E EDITOR

A benefit will be held at De Lazy Lizard tonight at 8 to raise money for a West Virginia University grad’s necessary surgery in the form of her favorite hobby: a Latin dance party.

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Susana Villanueva, known by her friends as Sussi, graduated from WVU last spring with a Master’s in Foreign Languages as an international student from Yucatan, Mexico, who dedicated her time to volunteering and served as vice president of Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honorary while holding a 4.0 GPA. She and is known most for her energetic personality and love for hosting dances and sharing a piece of her culture with the Morgantown area.

Last semester, Villanueva

began having difficulties walking due to a problem in her spine and what appeared as a minor back problem developed into intense pain and impaired mobility, according to her friend Gary Laruta, a legal studies student at WVU and president of the International Students Organization.

“Because of her back problems, she struggled a lot to complete the master’s program and teach as a Spanish TA at the same time, but she successfully finished strong and graduated,” Laruta said. “But of

course it was very upsetting for her friends to not see her anymore at gatherings dancing.”

Villanueva needs a $15,000 correctional spine operation called Spinal Normalisation, which uses new technology called a “Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM)” to treat back problems by allowing flexibility without the need for spinal fusion.

This perseverance is what has inspired friends of Villanueva’s like Jason Staples, a Training and Development Specialist with WVU’s Divi-

sion of Human Resources who met her in 2008 during Diversity Week where she was volunteering to promote multi cultural awareness, to do their part in helping with her condition.

“Her desire to succeed and pursue her dream to graduate even when facing obstacles that would make most people give up is what has inspired me to take part,” Staples said. “At the end of the Spring 2010 semester, even though she was in a lot of pain day and night and even though she was in a

wheel chair and on crutches, she never quit smiling and she never gave up.”

Villanueva graduated on time in May with the rest of her class and attended the graduation ceremony in her wheel chair and told Staples she didn’t want to miss out on the cultural experience of graduating as a Mountaineer.

Villanueva is modest about her accomplishments, like being named the national Mexican chess champion at the age

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Golf tournament Taziki’s to bring Grecian menu to Lair to raises money for literacy awareness by david ryan copy editor

by chelsea henshey a&E writer

The Fourth Annual Volunteers Literacy Golf Tournament will be held Friday at The Pines Country Club.

The event, which kicks off at 9 a.m., is an annual fundraiser sponsored by Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, a United Way Agency.

Linda Stankos, chair of the Volunteers Literacy Golf Tournament, explained the importance of the tournament to the services provided by Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, which include oneon-one tutoring and GED preparation, among other valuable community services.

“This has been one of our major fundraising efforts and provides funding for supplies and new programs,” Stankos said. “As a nonprofit organization and a United Way member, we must have fundraising activities to support all our efforts to provide free and confidential assistance to those who do not have the necessary literacy skills to be successful in life.”

The Volunteers Literacy Golf Tournament features multiple ways to contribute to the efforts of Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers.

Those competing pay $340 per team, $85 per person or $50 for club members. Participants can also become “hole” sponsors for $100.

In 2006, the tournament had only six teams and eight hole sponsors.

Years later, the event has gathered attention and now raffles impressive prizes including a new car donated by Premier Buick GMC each year, presented to golfers who make a hole-in-one.

The success of the Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, aided by the fundraiser, continues to influence the

community.

According to Trella Greaser, Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers executive director, the program has allowed individuals struggling with literacy issues to achieve their own personal goals.

“In the last year alone, we have had over 40 adults reach their literacy goals. Those goals range from obtaining a West Virginia drivers license, getting a new job, receiving their GED and some of them have even been able to buy a home through our financial literacy program,” Greaser said.

Stankos and members of the Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers expressed their gratitude to participants and sponsors for providing the necessary funds to maintain their vital role in improving the community.

“As we continue each year with this tournament, it is our hope it will continue to grow.

Some of our sponsors have stayed with us for several years, and we have been very fortunate to continue to acquire new sponsors each year despite the depressed economy,” Stankos said.

“We are also very appreciative from the various golf courses we have used for their support and help. This is our first year at the Pines Country Club, and they have made every effort to provide the best venue for a fun and profitable tournament.”

All funds raised from the tournament will help sustain the educational programs of the Monongalia Country Literacy Volunteers. For more information about the Volunteers Literacy Golf Tournament and Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, visit www.monliteracyvolunteers.org.

Hungry West Virginia University students, faculty and staff will soon have another dining option.

Taziki’s, a national chain of Mediterranean restaurants, will have a soft opening Aug. 19.

The latest addition to the Mountainlair will open in the vacated space previously occupied by Chinese restaurant D’s Express.

The restaurant, which offers Greek-inspired dishes, is “fastcasual,” according to Taziki’s President Keith Richards.

“Taziki’s is a great fit for WVU,” said Richards. “We can satisfy the hungriest basketball player to the freshman not wanting to gain the freshman 15.”

Everything is made to order, Richards said.

The restaurant currently serves fresh Greek salads with grilled chicken, a pork sandwich with tomato chutney aioli and other light items.

Vegetarian options include a tomato-basil sandwich, grilled eggplant sandwich with homemade tapenade, roasted red peppers and feta

cheese.

The restaurant also has daily specials from spanakopita roll-ups to their own Taziki’s Taco.

Each item typically takes 2 to 3 minutes to prepare at current stores, Richard said.

Customers typically get a number and take a seat while waiting for the order, but the noise in the Mountainlair will limit that option.

Richards said they’re currently exploring ways of how to best organize lines at the location.

Meal plans will also be accepted at the restaurant, though for what meal periods is not yet clear.

Richards started the chain in 1988 after traveling to the Greek Isles with his wife, Amy. “Our mission was to give families a better alternative than just fast food,” Richards said, adding the couple wanted “to give (customers) upscale fare without upscale prices.”

WVU will be the first campus location for the chain, though their Birmingham restaurant caters to the nearby University of Alabama-Birmingham.

The same location has received recognition as “one of

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Taziki’s, a new restaurant opening in the Mountainlair, will feature Dolmades Salads. the top places to dine in Birmingham” and a “best new casual restaurant” award for their Little Rock, Ark., location.

Richards said the restaurant’s menu will offer a healthy alternative to other

burger, pizza and sandwich options.

“We have no fryers. No freezers. Everything is fresh,” Richards said. “To me, that’s the healthy way of eating.” david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu

Heroes, villains swarm annual Comic Con by james carbone

campus calendar editor

The biggest comic book convention in the world was held, San Diego Comic-Con International, but, besides comics, it also brought news on video games, movies and television.

Panels are held every day, in which actors and directors discuss what they’ve been working on without giving away too much information.

Marvel Comics’ film studios were leading the pack with news, focusing on their films “Thor,” expected to be out next summer and “Captain America: the First Avenger” to be released sometime in 2011.

However, the company’s biggest announcement was the finalized cast for the team film “The Avengers.”

To be directed by Joss Whedon, the film will see Robert Downey Jr. reprise his role

as “Iron Man” Tony Stark, as well as Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson returning to their roles from the franchise.

Even though their films aren’t out yet, actors Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans will be playing Thor and Captain America, respectively.

Newcomers to the Marvel movie-verse will be actor Jeremy Renner, star of “The Hurt Locker,” as purple-clad bowman Hawkeye and Mark Ruf-

falo replacing Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner, better known as The Hulk.

“I think it’s well-known that Jeremy Renner is joining us as Hawkeye, which is so exciting for me and the rest of the cast,” said Whedon to OnTheRedCarpet.com, referring to rumors about the actor’s casting that had been swirling before the convention’s start.

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People can join 300 others for live The Mountaineer Hot music, skits and relevant messages.

Wheels Collector’s Club For more information, e-mail roy. will host a Hot Wheels and baker@uscm.org or visit wvucru.

Diecast Yard Sale to benefit com. the club this Saturday from United Methodist Student 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1099 Lake Movement meets at 7 p.m. at the Ave. in Fairmont. For more Campus Ministry Center on the information, call 304-363-3777 corner of Price and Willey streets. or e-mail mountaineerhwc@ For more information, e-mail wvuhotmail.com. methodist@comcast.net.

Caduceus a completely confidential organization of people Every Wednesday who work in any role in health care WVU FIRST BOOK ADVISORY fields who are in addiction recovery, BOARD meets at 7 p.m. in the meets at 6 p.m. in the large conferKanawha Room of the Mountainlair. ence room of Chestnut Ridge BeStudents and faculty are welcome havioral Health Center on Evansdale to attend and get involved with First Campus. Students who are in recovBook and the WVU Advisory Board. ery of any kind are welcome to atFor more information, e-mail wvu@ tend this closed, private meeting. firstbook.org.

Cycling club meets at 8 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Continual Mountainlair. For more information, MOTOWNPOETS is looking for visit www.WVUcycling.com. poets who are interested in pracThe Chemistry Learning Cen- ticing and sharing poetry with othter is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in ers on an online forum. For more inRoom 408 of Clark Hall. The lab will formation, visit www.groups.yahoo. not be open on University holidays com/group/motownpoetry. or during the last week of classes.

MON GENERAL HOSPITAL needs WVU Ultimate Club/Team volunteers for the information desk, meets at 5 p.m. at the WVU Intramu- pre-admission testing, hospitality ral Fields and is always looking for cart, mail delivery and gift shop. new participants. Experience play- For more information, call Christina ing ultimate frisbee isn’t necessary. Brown at 304-598-1324.

For more information, e-mail Zach Wellness programs on topat wvultimate@yahoo.com or visit ics such as nutrition, sexual health www.sugit.org. and healthy living are provided for WVU-ACLU meets at 6 p.m. interested student groups, orgain the Monongalia Room of the nizations or classes by WELL WVU Mountainlair.

Student Wellness and Health ProTai Chi is taught from 6:30 p.m. motion. For more information, visit to 8 p.m. Other class times are avail- www.well.wvu.edu/wellness. able. For more information, call Well wvu STUDENT HEALTH is 304-598-8447. paid for by tuition and fees and is C ath o lics o n C a m pus confidential. For appointments or meets at 8 p.m. at 1481 Univer- more information, call 304-293-2311 sity Ave. For more information, call or visit www.well.edu.wvu/medical.

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CHRISTIAN HELP needs volunESL CONVERSATION TABLE will teers to help with the daily operameet at 6 p.m. at the Blue Moose tions of six programs: a free clothCafe. All nationalities are welcome. ing store, food pantry, emergency The table is sponsored by Monon- financial assistance, Women’s Cagalia County Literacy Volunteers, a reer Clothing Closet, Working Man’s member of the United Way family. Closet and the Furniture Exchange.

For more information on Literacy For more information or to volunVolunteers, contact Jan at 304-296- teer, contact Jessica at 304-2963400 or mclv2@comcast.net.

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Aikido Beginners Class will be NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets held at 6 p.m. at 160 Fayette St. Stu- nightly in the Morgantown and Fairdent rates are available. For more mont areas. For more information, information, e-mail. var3@cdc.gov. call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www.mrscna.org.

Every Thursday ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, meets daily. For help or a schedule, a 12-step program to assist partici- call 304-291-7918. For more inforpants in developing healthier rela- mation, visit www.aawv.org.

CARITAS HOUSE, a local nontionships of all kinds, meets at 7 p.m. in the conference room of Chestnut profit organization serving West Ridge Hospital. For more informa- Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care tion, call Mary at 304-296-3748.

LUTHERAN DISASTER Response items and volunteers to support all COLLEGIATE CORPS meets at the Lu- aspects of the organization’s activitheran Chapel at 8 p.m. The LDRCC ties. For more information, call John responds to regional and national Sonnenday at 304-985-0021. confidential counseling disasters. No experience is necessary. For more information, e-mail services are provided for free by Stephanie at szinn1@mix.wvu.edu the Carruth Center for Psychologior visit www.lutheranmountaineer. cal and Psychiatric Services. A walkin clinic is offered weekdays from 9 org/disaster.

The Morgantown Chess Club a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include edumeets from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the cational, career, individual, couples basement of the First Christian and group counseling. Please visit Church at 100 Cobun Ave. Meetings www.well.wvu.edu to find out more will not be held the last Thursday of information.

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT every month. For more information, HOUSE, a local outreach organizavisit www.morgantownchess.org.

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grams and special events. For more information or to volunteer, contact Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@hotmail. com or 304-599-5020.

Women, Infants and Children needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, contact Michelle Prudnick at 304598-5180 or 304-598-5185.

Free Rapid HIV Testing is available on the first Monday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caritas House office located at 391 Scott Ave. Test results are available in 20 minutes and are confidential.

To make an appointment, call 304293-4117. For more information, visit www.caritashouse.net.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-onone community-based and schoolbased mentoring programs.

Community-based mentors pick up a child at his or her home and do activities the two of them choose together on a weekly basis. Schoolbased mentors meet with a child at an area elementary school during the after-school program for one hour, one day per week for homework help and hanging out. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304-9832823, ext. 104 or e-mail bigs4kids@ yahoo.com.

Rosenbaum Family House, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. Although the hospital cafeteria is only steps away, guests enjoy a home-cooked or restaurant-donated meal. People may, individually or as a group, provide the food, serve and clean up on a regular basis or as a onetime event. For more information, call 304-598-6094 or e-mail rfh@ wvuh.com.

Literacy VolunteerS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two in-service trainings per year, and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or email MCLV2@comcast.net.

Catholic Mass is held at St. John University Parish at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program is an all-volunteer, non-profit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, go to www.m-snap.org.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational student-led organization that meets weekly on campus. Everyone is welcome to attend events. For more information, e-mail Daniel at ivcfwvu@yahoo.com or visit the IVCF website at www.wvuiv.org.edu.

Horoscopes

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR born today This year, you often find that you are juggling conflicting issues, situations and people. Others seem to be changing before your very eyes, adding an element of unanticipated surprise. You easily could be on overload with communication. Talk is nice, but you need to act. Learn new ways of relaxing and letting go. Take up a stress-buster hobby. If you are single, those you meet could be very interesting, but because of the underlying theme of chaos in the year, insist on a slow and easy courtship. If you are attached, the two of you seem to be perpetually renegotiating your boundaries. Make that OK during changing times. A trio restores your bond. PISCES sees different ideas and visions from you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH The tenor of the day, though confusing and fraught with misunderstandings, will seem much easier than in recent days. Just chug along and do what you must. Keep your ears to the ground. You will learn a lot and have the information you need. Tonight: Juggling a lot.

TAURUS (April 20-May 21) HHHH You might want to try another approach or do something very different.

Though an idea might seem off-thewall, try it out. Look at the big picture.

Understand what is happening behind the scenes. Tonight: Dancing the night away.

GEMINI (May 22-June 20) HHH Stay anchored and know what works. You

might find some uproar surrounding the home front. Listen to news with a touch of cynicism. Maintain a high profile. You know what is happening in your immediate circle. Tonight: A must appearance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Look to greater give-and-take because of a new perspective. Understand what is happening around you by detaching.

Fatigue could mark your plans. Tonight: Use the mind rather than the body.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You juggle the pros and cons of a situation.

Your more possessive side emerges with a partner. Isn’t this a reflection of your own insecurity? Think through a decision or action clearly. Tonight: Dinner for two.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH If you can, try to handle a problem directly and with clarity. Others seem to be out there but willing to talk. The smart Virgo will agree to disagree. Creativity swirls around you. Use it. Tonight: Go with an invitation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Knowing your limits could be important in your dealings. You see a situation a lot differently. Investigate an alternative more openly. How you handle a family member cannot always be the same. Tonight: Put your feet up in your favorite spot.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Let your imagination come forward.

Your style of communicating with a person who seems inclined not to an-

swer needs to be revised. Your creativity comes out in this situation. Tonight: Be light and easy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Knowing what is important and your understanding evolve. You might want to revise your money situation.

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A dash of ‘Salt’ refreshes the cliched spy movie genre DAVID RYAN COPY EDITOR

Spy movies are a dime a dozen.

Every few years Hollywood attempts to reinvent the wheel and regain ground lost to James Bond - the quintessential spy series.

Sometimes, they succeed.

Jason Bourne, whose luck may or may not be down to sharing initials to the tuxedo-wearing, Martini-drinking superspy, has earned his pips.

“XXX” … not so much.

“Salt,” starring Angelina Jolie, isn’t a brilliant spy movie, but it’s certainly a fun one.

There are few movies that can actually make you question what’s going on. Of course, the twists and turns of “Salt” are by no means in the same league as the reality questioning “Inception,” but they are pretty stunning.

Jolie stars as Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative with a long history of serving the United States. She’s served her country, surviving a long haul in a North Korean prison camp and keeping her cover.

Her world is rattled, however, when a Russian defector walks into their building offering secrets.

It turns out Russia has embedded spies ready to take

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Warner Brothers also held a panel on their DC Comicsbased film “Green Lantern” featuring the movie’s stars Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong and Peter Sarsgaard, among others.

Although there weren’t any large announcements about the film itself, footage from the film was released, focusing on the constructs that the Green Lantern can create, as well as some of the aliens and villains that will be featured in the movie.

There was also a tender moment between a young fan and star Ryan Reynolds who recited the oath that is identified with his character, much to the audience’s delight.

Outside of comic bookbased films, there was also a video released of Johnny Depp, in character as Captain Jack Sparrow, giving the viewing audience some information about his next adventure for “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” discussing the inclusion of both zombies and mermaids and ending the message with “Bloody Mary’s all around, its on the mouse.”

Television was also a big thing at the con, and, while comic books received a large amount of focus, there were plenty of other shows hosting panels.

AMC showed the first snippet of footage for their show “The Walking Dead,” based on the Image Comics series of the same name, as well as announcing new cast members for the show.

Another Image Comics series, “Chew,” will also be receiving the television treatment.

Tech channel G4 announced that in 2011 they will air four anime-influenced series based on Marvel comics franchises X-men, Iron Man, Wolverine and Blade, each

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down the country over a long period of time. It’s almost like it has been ripped out of recent headlines, with the news of a large group of operatives trying to worm their way into the circles of policy makers and the influential.

Salt’s fellow agents, erring on the side of caution, take her in for questioning. Knowing how government agents work in the intelligence community, Salt flees. She has to find her husband who has suddenly become unavailable at the time of her accusations.

But like so many before her, she has to also clear her name at the same time as bringing down a supposedly deeprooted soviet mission.

Is Salt who she says she is?

Is there any validity in the Russian’s claims? Time is running against her, as the ominous “Day X,” the day the Russian sleeper cell springs into action, is drawing near.

There are times when “Salt” really shines. Jolie is no stranger to action movies, nor to the spy game – “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” was a breath of fresh, domestic air in the genre. Her intensity and vixenish side always makes for enjoyable viewing. But the same can’t be said of her supporting cast, including Liev Schreiber (“The Manchurian Candidate”).

At times, they devolve into the unfortunate world of stock characters, existing only for show lasting 12 episodes each.

Science-fiction show “V” discussed their plans for the next season as focusing on aliens fighting humans, as well as why aliens came to Earth in the first place.

Making a return appearance was Fox show “Glee,” a show that has been welcomed by many due to its use of popular geek icons such as Joss Whedon and Neil Patrick Harris.

Quite a few of the musical show’s plans for next season were revealed as well, plot lines such as gay teen Kurt getting a boyfriend and an episode based on Britney Spears.

“The second season is designed to be a little more intimate,” said show creator Ryan Murphy during the panel, discussing how there will be more characterization of the cast as well as the introduction of family members.

Cartoons also received attention, with shows “Young Justice” and “Transformers: Prime” both revealing information about the characters that will be featured on the shows.

The video game news at the convention was dominated by Japanese giant Capcom.

They started off the convention by announcing two new characters, Thor and Amaterasu, for the game “Marvel vs.

Capcom 3.”

“Mega Man Universe,” a series that had been teased be-

Angelina Jolie, center, stars as Evelyn Salt in ‘SALT.’ The movie focuses on a government agent accused of being an embedded, Russian spy. the chase and not for the story.

Even when his character is given center stage, it seems like he’s giving the same, monotonous tone he’s shown throughout the movie.

There are moments when it blurs into absurdity, such as Jolie leaping off subways and just happening to catch the roof of

a passing tractor-trailer – not once, but twice.

There is also one moment where, despite being jaded and desensitized to most Hollywood movies, actually made my jaw drop. Which was quite surprising – this isn’t the kind of movie that is supposed to shock you at certain plot points.

“Salt,” unfortunately, failed to capitalize its timeliness with the capture of Russian spies in the United States. It missed the opportunity to have a “Law and Order” style “ripped from the headlines” tie-in. It also suffers from opening the week after a movie that has people constantly talking about it.

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Though not as memorable as Jason Bourne or as stylish as a Bond movie, “Salt” is a more than entertaining entry into the spy genre.

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fore the convention, was given its first official coverage, allowing players to customize the playable version of the Blue Bomber.

“You’ll be able to play as the Mega Man of your dreams,” said Keiji Inafune, Capcom’s Global Head of Production, during the panel.

The company also announced another crossover game, “Street Fighter X Tekken,” where Street Fighter characters such as Ryu and ChunLi will face off against Namco Bandai’s Tekken warriors such as Kazuya Mishima.

Meanwhile, Namco Bandai AP is also developing their own version titled “Tekken X Street Cast members of the movie ‘The Avengers’ pose for a photo with director Joss Whedon during a panel at Comic-Con International Saturday.

Fighter,” with each company using their popular art styles and combat systems in their own version of the game.

However, not everyone had a good time at the convention.

Universal Pictures had their panel interrupted when two men started to fight during it, the fight ending when one man stabbed the other in the eye with a pen, according to San Diego police.

The identities of the men have not yet been released.

The next San Diego ComicCon International will be hosted from July 21 to July 24, with the official Comic-Con website teasing that online registration will be opening soon. james.carbone@mail.wvu.edu

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Outdoor activities, local attractions entertain summer residents by brittni mcguire A&E WRITER

With Morgantown missing over half of its student population during the summer months, students who stay in town rely on friends, bars and local attractions for entertainment.

There are many reasons a student chooses to reside in Morgantown during the summer, but the number one reason is summer classes.

Summer classes are split up into two sessions throughout

the summer to provide students with a chance to catch up on material or get a jump start on their fall semester.

“I am going into my third year here at WVU and I stay in the summer because I know that if I don’t I will be in school forever,” Kylie Black said, a senior WVU biology major. “I want to be a doctor and that takes quite a bit of time, so I like to cut corners where I can, but it does get pretty boring.”

Black said her friends “skip out” on summer classes and

go home for the summer leaving her to find new things to do while they are poolside in their home communities.

“I entertain myself by going to summer productions put on by summer students and by going to the little things like poetry readings,” Black said. “I also go to the movies and the pool, but as for Morgantown activities, I mostly go to local events that come up, I even went to the Miss West Virginia Pageant.”

Along with locally sponsored events and poetry read-

ings, the outdoor activities for summer seem to be endless.

With events such as MountainFest and attractions like Blue Hole and Cooper’s Rock, an outdoor lover is sure to be satisfied when it comes to summer entertainment.

“MountainFest was a blast, I met a lot of new people, a lot of them different than the crowd I am used to while getting to be outdoors unlike being stuck in the classroom during the week,” William Ivey said, a junior exercise physiology major. “My friends

and I always find time on the weekends to go to Blue Hole or Cooper’s Rock, they are so close to Morgantown and we get bored with the everyday stuff to do, plus it’s summertime and the weather is too nice to sit inside.”

While most students reside in Morgantown to take classes, some choose this option for a chance to hang out with friends without the stress of classes while finding a summer job in the Morgantown area.

“I don’t take summer

classes, I have a job here, and I work as a nanny,” Maureen Hanlon said, a senior child development and family studies major. “A lot of my friends are actually here for the summer, so we go out to the bars around three times a week.”

Whether students are taking some time off from their lives at home, stuck making up for past failed classes, or just relaxing in-between the seasons, Morgantown has something to offer. brittni.mcguire@mail.wvu.edu

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SUSSI

Continued from page 5 of 13 and participating in the World Chess Championships in Linares, Spain, Bratislava, Slovakia and Brazil and is the

first in her family to attain a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and learn a foreign language, and this humble attitude is what has attracted caring friends who want to help her to continue her success.

“She is truly very loving, friendly, helpful and bright.

She has always worked hard for everything she’s accomplished even though she doesn’t talk much about her accomplishments,” Staples said. “Sussi plans to continue to achieve her goals but this all depends on the surgery and her recovery.”

Villanueva has received a scholarship to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, to continue her education with a

PhD in Modern Languages and Literature in the Fall.

“Morgantown is not a big city and that becomes a plus in terms of building a close community, a community that is there for each other and I guess that the message here,” Laruta said. “Sussi has been responsible for many fun and happy memories for all of us, and even though she can’t currently do something that she loves to do like dance, we are going to salsa for Sussi.”

The Salsa for Sussi benefit will take place in the VIP room of De Lazy Lizard at 8 p.m. All Back proceeds will be donated to the financial costs of her surgery. mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu

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Give Huggins benefit of the doubt

The saying goes: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. That is unless you’re Bob Huggins’ ribs.

West Virginia men’s basketball coach was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital Friday after falling and injuring himself.

Reports say Huggins returned from watching AAU basketball games Friday afternoon and was getting ready to pack up and leave for another tournament.

He tripped while packing, hit his ribs off a coffee table and his head off the floor.

Huggins was sent to the hospital, and despite expectations that he would leave Saturday, he stayed in for precautionary reasons.

WVU athletic director Oliver Luck said he is expected to make a complete recovery in a statement released Saturday.

Because of his past and the impression Las Vegas has as the “Sin City,” many across the country saw it as a chance to turn this story upside down.

“He was probably drunk,” a comment on an ESPN.com article read.

“If Bob Huggins doesn’t get help now for his alcoholism, we can all right an early epitaph for him,” wrote one person on a CBSsports.com article about the accident.

“I believe coach Bill Huggins was drunk he fell in his hotel in vegas and broke four ribs wth!!!!” someone wrote on Twitter wrote (who obviously had no idea what Huggins’ first name was).

Can’t we all just leave him alone for once?

Sometimes a tumble is just a tumble.

Yes, Huggins has made mistakes in the past involving alcohol. In 2004, he was convicted of a DUI. That was one of the reasons he was forced out of his job at Cincinnati.

But that had nothing to do with what happened last weekend.

Huggins, along with associate head coach Larry Harrison, was in Las Vegas for one of the biggest AAU showcases in the nation.

College coaches spend their summers traveling around the country to attend these events. On Friday, Huggins had an accident and broke seven ribs.

The truth is, people’s minds are tailored to taking facts and making it into something it isn’t.

I’m sure many did the same when he tripped over a cone checking his phone at the Charlotte, N.C., airport.

They probably also said the same thing when a photo arose of Huggins with two black eyes last summer.

Huggins reportedly ran into the corner of his bathroom door.

Have no fear Mountaineer nation, because Huggins is and will be the face of the WVU basketball program for many years to come.

Recruits are beginning to realize that Huggins is committed to staying loyal to his home state unlike so many coaches in the NCAA who promise recruits one thing and disappoint at the end of the year.

Huggins is smart – he did graduate magna cum laude.

He’s also one of the most influential people in West Virginia.

It would be stupid for a man of his stature to drink on the job.

WVU is an up-and-coming basketball powerhouse in a dominant basketball conference with a future Hall-ofFamer at the helm.

He may be bumped and bruised, but Huggins is no joke.

Despite what your beliefs are or what many will say from outside of the WVU men’s basketball program, he is the man who you want at the helm.

Here’s hoping he has a quick and easy recovery and will be back prepping for another Final Four run soon. brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

Geno Smith carries weight of high expectations as the projected starting quarterback

By Tony dobies sports editor

When West Virginia takes the field for the first time in 2010 against Coastal Carolina Sept. 4, it will do so with a relatively untested quarterback.

It will be the first time since 2005 that has happened in Morgantown.

With staples Pat White and Jarrett Brown gone, the job likely goes to true sophomore signal caller Geno Smith.

And there’s a lot riding on him.

“I know … how much pressure is on me,” Smith said.

“It’s a great thing. I’m in a great position, and I’m really looking forward to the season.”

Smith played in five games last season, completing 32of-49 passes for 309 yards and one touchdown in backup duty. He did have to play key roles in a win over Marshall and a losses against Auburn and Florida State when Brown went down with an injury.

“If he’s feeling any pressure, he’s not showing it,” said starting center Joe Madsen.

Compared to the experience White and Brown had over the past four years, Smith lacks starting experience.

And it didn’t help that Smith couldn’t completely participate in spring drills after breaking a bone in his left foot for the second time in less than a year.

The team moved back spring practice to allow

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Smith to participate in some drills, but he was limited to throwing in pass skeleton.

“I really haven’t had many injuries, so that’s something I’ve had to adjust to,” Smith said. “I’m completely 100 percent with everything in the weight room. I’m doing everything everyone else is doing, and I’m showing signs of improvement as the weeks go along.”

He said there is no pain in his foot.

Smith has been leading the offense in 7-on-7 drills this summer and running the law school hill with them, as well.

“Geno is looking good throwing the ball, but he still has some developing to do,” said WVU linebacker J.T. Thomas. “But that will come in time. The kid is only a sophomore.”

In addition, Smith has practiced timing and routes with his receivers three times a week outside of regular 7-on-7 drills.

“Geno is coming along, and we are feeling each other out,” said starting slot receiver Jock Sanders. “It’s like it was with Jarrett and Pat. We know who our quarterback is with Geno, too. Everyone is starting to get into a rhythm.”

Despite injury setbacks, it seems his teammates are placing their confidence in Smith. In fact, fellow sophomore Tavon Austin said the toughness Smith has shown in rehabbing his foot proves when times get tough in 2010 “he’s going to push through FILE PHOTO for us.”

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith is flushed from the pocket in the fourth quarter of the Jan 1., 2010 Gator Bowl loss to Florida State. Smith played the entire second half after senior starter Jarrett Brown left the game with an ankle injury. see SMITH on PAGE 14

Hammersmith retires

After months of hard work this summer without coaches, West Virginia football players will be back under coach’s watch Aug. 7.

That’s the beginning of fall camp.

While the official schedule has not yet been released, fall camp is expected to go from Aug. 7 to Aug. 21. Fan Fest, the only time for Mountaineer fans to have memorabilia signed by players will take place Aug. 22.

Many players said the last two weeks of summer drills are spent making sure their bodies are prepared for what is always expected to be a grueling fall practice schedule including two-a-days.

McCartney continues to shine Incoming freshman wide receiver Ivan McCartney continues to be the shining newcomer this summer. Senior wide receiver Bradley Starks believes McCartney will make an immediate impact this season. “He’s going to be a great player. He’s has all the tools to go out there and play right away,” Starks said. “He’s been dominating in 7-on-7.”

Utilizing Tavon Austin Running backs/slot receiver coach Chris Beatty said the coaches didn’t use now-sophomore slot receiver Tavon Austin enough in the offense. He expects that to change in 2010. “We didn’t do a good job as a group of getting Tavon the ball,” Beatty said. “He needs to get the ball more, because he’s as good as there is anywhere, so he has to get the ball.”

WVU adds another commit Wide receiver Dante Campbell from East Ridge High School in Clermont, Fla., verbally committed to West Virginia, Scout.com reported Tuesday.

He committed after visiting campus.

Campbell, a 6-foot-4 inch, 195-pound receiver, chose WVU over offers from Bolwing Green, Colorado State, Florida Atlantic and Florida International. Scout.com rates Campbell as a two-star receiver. He is rated as the best receiver in Central Florida in this year’s class.

— Compiled by Tony Dobies

Appetizers

University has already contacted 20 coaches, finalists expected next week

by SCOTT CAHOON

“We’ve gotten good responses from quality coaches in this part of the country West Virginia volleyball and some west of the Missiscoach Veronica Hammer- sippi,” Luck said.

Luck expects to smith announced her retirement last have a group of finalweek ending a 35ists for the job by the year career. middle of next week.

Hammersmith’s He would like to have retirement is effeca coach in place by tive June 30, 2011, preseason practices, which begin Aug. 10. but she will not H a m m e r s m i t h’s coach the Mountaineers the season assistant coaches beginning Aug. 28. Hammersmith Bakeer Ganes and WVU athletic diAshley Pappas will rector Oliver Luck remain on staff for would not confirm who the time being, Luck said.

“Whoever is brought in made the final decision on the retirement. will be encouraged to keep “It was the right time,” them,” Luck said. “We feel Luck said. we have quality assistant West Virginia is currently coaches who know our playconducting a national search ers well.” for a new head coach. Luck Hammersmith, Ganes and said he has contacted more Pappas were unavailable for than 20 currently employed comment. volleyball coaches at other Despite the absence of programs to gauge interest for the position. see RETIRES on PAGE 14

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West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts to a foul call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in Morgantown, W.Va., Feb. 3.

Coach Huggins breaks seven ribs in fall Megan Mischler takes off after stealing the ball from Notre Dame’s Haley Ford at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in 2009.

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Izzo-Brown preps for season after summer of recruiting

By Matthew Peaslee sports writer

In the eyes of West Virginia women’s soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown, one of the most strenuous yet rewarding aspects of being a Division I coach comes prior to the season.

It comes in the dog days of summer when women’s soccer coaches span the country for recruiting purposes.

“It’s one of the craziest things about this job,” IzzoBrown said. “It’s all about hitting major tournaments, evaluating players and tying them down to this great University.”

This summer, Izzo-Brown traveled across the country scouting out potential future Mountaineers.

The 15-year coaching veteran hit nearly a dozen states including Louisiana, Nevada and Kansas. She has been as far away as Seattle and Canada, where she has built a pipeline.

After the better part of two decades of recruiting for WVU, Izzo-Brown is used to the process.

Her selling message remains the same, though.

“I tell the girls that we play to win championships,” IzzoBrown said. “We want to compete, focusing on player development as students

most importantly and then athletes.”

While admitting a lot of schools convey similar themes, Izzo-Brown feels WVU is in a class of its own.

“When you’re a Mountaineer, you are a part of a very large family. That is the best thing,” she said. “There are so many people here to look after you and make you part of something special.”

Even though this summer Izzo-Brown was busy positioning the Mountaineers for future success, she surely has not overlooked the 2010 season.

“We’re still a young team in terms of minutes played and starting time, so I wouldn’t say it’s the best team we’ve fielded,” Izzo-Brown said.

“But we can do some damage.”

Fall practice begins Aug. 4. The team’s first test comes Aug. 10 in an exhibition against Indiana. The Mountaineers’ second exhibition is against Wake Forest Aug. 14.

West Virginia opens the season Aug. 20 against Penn State.

With only six days to prepare for the first game style tilt Izzo-Brown welcomes an challenge right off the bat.

“The nice thing is that is so early,” Izzo-Brown said. “We get to see how the game plays out and what we could work

on for the rest of the month.”

Much of the team’s success will gauge from a pair of seniors, forward Megan Mischler and goalkeeper Keri Butler.

Last season, Mischler, a Moon Township, Pa., native, led the Mountaineers with five goals.

Starting in all 23 matches a year ago, Mischler played the entire 90 minutes 11 times.

“Mischler has the biggest impact on this team,” IzzoBrown said. “She has been a key player since her freshman year.”

Butler has more than two years of starting experience.

In 2009, Butler’s goalsagainst average (0.67) ranked 30th in the country. The Fredericksburg, Va., native recorded 12 shutouts last season.

“Butler coming back is huge for us,” Izzo-Brown said.

“She is hands down one of the best keepers in the Big East (Conference).”

Behind Butler is redshirt freshman Sarah Keane, a player Izzo-Brown said could start for many teams.

“Sarah will push Butler and learn from her, because we will definitely need her down the road,” Izzo-Brown said.

“Both have great skills.” matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins was still in a Las Vegas hospital as of Tuesday afternoon, a team spokesman said.

Bryan Messerly said Huggins broke seven ribs Friday and was admitted to the hospital.

Huggins reportedly was packing his things when he tripped and fell, hitting his ribs off of a coffee table and his head of the floor.

“He is getting better and stronger each day,” Messerly said.

He was admitted to the hospital and had initially been diagnosed with only four broken ribs.

The Mountaineers’ fourth-year head coach was expected to be released from the hospital Saturday when he would travel back to Morgantown. But, he has had an extended stay.

“We expect him to make a complete recovery,” said WVU athletic director Oliver Luck in a statement Saturday afternoon.

Huggins, along with many other college coaches, was in Las Vegas to watch two AAU tournaments for recruiting purposes.

In May 2008, he was taken to a Charlotte, N.C., hospital after tripping over a cone on the city’s airport tarmac.

In June 2009, he suffered two black eyes from reportedly bumping into the edge of a bathroom door late at night.

Huggins is coming off a Final Four finish with the 2009-10 Mountaineers.

That team finished 31-7. He has won 23 or more games in each of his three seasons while at WVU. He is fourth in total victories

among active coaches.

Marmolejo wins silver, bronze Former West Virginia swimmer Pablo Marmolejo earned a bronze medal for Mexico at the Mayaquez 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games last week.

He finished third in the 100-meter fly (54.83).

Marmolejo is now a graduate assistant on the team.

Later in the competition, Marmolejo finished eighth (25.43) in the 50-meter butterfly. He won the third qualifying heat earlier in the day.In addition to his individual performance, Marmolejo earned a silver medal as part of Mexico’s men’s 4x100-meter relay team. That team lost by just 1.19 seconds to champion Venuzuela.

ming and diving team announced its recruiting class for the 2010-11 season.

It includes Zach Chow from Reading, Pa., Tim Squires, Buckhannon, W.Va., who each signed a National Letter of Intent. In addition, Joseph AbuRahma from Charleston, W.Va., Bryan Brown from Dover, Del., Peter Murto from Morgantown, Richard Pokorny from East Concord, N.Y., and Matt Smith from Manassas, Va., join as invited walk-ons.

The team also added a transfer.

Dan Corley heads to WVU after two seasons at Lincoln College (Illinois).

Sauter named All-Star Incoming freshman volleyball player Sidney Sauter was named an all-star at the 2010 AAU Junior National Girl’s Volleyball ChampiTwo swimmers compete at Sum- onships in Orlando, Fla., in June. mer Championships Sauter led her club team, 1st AlWest Virginia senior swimmers liance, to a 13-0 record in the tourGeorge Farquhar and Caroline nament on its way to a national Larsson participated in their retitle. spective countries’ summer swimSauter, a 6-foot-1-inch rightside ming championships. hitter from Woodbridge, Ill., will Farquhar took fifth in the join WVU this year.

50-meter breast stroke (28.06), 10th in the 100-meter breast WVU, CSC reach two-year constroke (1:01.64) and 11th in the tract renewal 200-meter breast stroke (2:14.07) WVU reached a two-year agreeat the 2010 Telstra Australian Short ment with CSC, which provides Course Championships. security at University sporting Larsson finished seventh in the events, to continue its services un800-meter free (9:27.99), 10th in til 2012. the 1,500-meter free (18:14.26) CSC has been affiliated with and 23rd in the 400-meter IM WVU since 1998. In addition to se(5:20.66) at the 2010 Swedish curity, ushering and ticketing at Swimming Championships. sporting events, CSC staff provides services for Move-In Day, Fall Fest Men’s swimming adds eight and other special events. recruits West Virginia’s men’s swim— Compiled by Tony Dobies

London showcases its Olympic venues LONDON (AP) — Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson crouched at the starting line, burst forward and ran down the track at the 80,000-seat stadium.

Never mind that Johnson was running for fun against local school kids, the track was just a temporary 60-meter strip of carpet and most of the stands were empty.

Exactly two years before the opening of the London Olympics, Johnson provided a glimpse Tuesday of what fans can look forward to come July 27, 2012.

“Obviously knowing that the Olympics are coming in two years’ time, it’s great to be here,” said Johnson, a two-time 400-meter champion and gold medalist in the 200 and 4x400 relay. “Everything seems to be on time. The stadium looks great.

It’s going to be very exciting.”

The starter for Johnson’s race was Sebastian Coe, the former Olympic middle-distance great who heads London’s organizing committee.

“It’s just scintillating,” Coe said. “Here’s the greatest 400-meter runner the world has ever seen, and arguably the

best 200-meter runner, and this is a guy that’s running down a strip of tartan down the middle of your stadium two years out. It doesn’t get any better.”

Johnson wasn’t the only athlete Tuesday to showcase London’s Olympic venues as part of a series of activities across the city to mark the two-year countdown.

The spotlight was on the Olympic Park site in east London, where the external structures of the main venues are already complete and the arenas are set to be finished next year and ready to stage test events.

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OPPONENT PREVIEW: PITT

Panthers are likely Big East favorite heading into 2010

BY Brian Kuppelweiser Sports Writer

The 103rd edition of the Backyard Brawl could yet again be a historic chapter in the storied past between Pittsburgh and West Virginia.

Both come into the 2010 season with eyes set on a Big East Conference title and an automatic bid to a coveted BCS bowl game. It’s something the Mountaineers haven’t had since 2007-08. The last time the Panthers won the Big East and played in a BCS bowl was 2004-05.

This year, Pitt will have redemption on its mind, too.

WVU came out on top last year in dramatic fashion as thenfreshman kicker Tyler Bitancurt nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired for the 19-16 victory.

It was Bitancurt’s fourth field goal of the game.

WVU then-junior running back Noel Devine ran for 134 yards – 88 of which came on a third quarter touchdown scamper.

Not to be outshined, thensophomore safety Robert Sands tallied seven tackles, an interception and a game-high three pass breakups.

As for Pitt, both freshman

running back Dion Lewis and sophomore receiver Jonathan Baldwin turned in shining performances, but neither were enough to beat the Mountaineers in Morgantown.

Lewis finished the game with 155 yards on the ground, and Baldwin had 127 yards receiving.

Back-to-back losses to WVU and Cincinnati to end the regular season dropped Pitt out of Big East title contention and into the Meineke Car Care Bowl against North Carolina.

The Panthers won 19-17, but the finish was largely considered a disappointment after Pitt’s success in its first 10 games of the season.

This year’s Backyard Brawl promises to showcase many of the same stars as last year’s game, but also some newcomers who will be front and center in deciding who walks away with this year’s victory.

For Pitt, they will be welcoming a new quarterback, redshirt sophomore Tino Sunseri, into the starting lineup.

He takes over for departed signal caller Bill Stull.

Sunseri was 10-for-17 passing for 114 yards and two touchdowns in five games as the backup last season.

Lewis, the reigning Big East

Offensive Player of the Year, will be looked at to repeat his 1,799 rushing yard season.

Also, Baldwin returns after debating on leaving for the NFL. He will be Sunseri’s go-to target through the air.

On defense, the Panthers return stalwart defensive end Greg Romeus and safety Dom DeCicco.

Just two weeks ago though, Pitt’s defensive line took a blow, as senior starting defensive end Jabaal Sheard was suspended indefinitely for his involvement in an altercation.

Sheard had 42 tackles and five sacks last season.

Even without Sheard, though, the line should be one of the Big East’s best.

The Panthers have a tough schedule. In out-of-conference play, WVU faces a road test against Utah and a home game versus a revived Miami team.

Pitt’s remaining games include home games against Florida International, Louisville, Rutgers and WVU. Big East road games on the Panthers’ schedule include Connecticut, South Florida, Syracuse and Cincinnati. brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

INSIDE PITTSBURGH KEY PLAYER Victor Anderson, QB Last year, Pitt was supposed to continue to struggle behind the inconsistent arm of quarterback Bill Stull. But, Stull was one of the biggest surprises in the country at the position. Now, Pitt offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti will have to hope the same improvement is made with Sunseri. The sophomore was 10-for-17 for 114 yards and two touchdowns last season. Behind him is junior Pat Bostick. Mountaineer fans will remember him. He’s the guy who beat WVU in the 13-9 loss in 2008.

OTHER PLAYERS TO WATCH RB Dion Lewis, RB Ray Graham, WR Jonathan Baldwin, LT Jason Pinkston, DE Greg Romeus, LB Greg Williams, K Dam Hutchins STRENGTHS Overall defense, defensive line, running back WEAKNESSES Offensive line inexperience, quarterback, depth behind Baldwin at wide receiver IMPORTANT LOSSES QB Bill Stull, TE Dorin Dickerson, LB Adam Gunn, DT Mick Williams, DT Gus Mustakas, DB Jovani Chappel — Compiled by Tony Dobies

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West Virginia running back Noel Devine leaves the Pittsburgh defense in the dust on an 88-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of the Nov. 27 game.

Matt Garza pitches first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays history ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Matt Garza insists the first nohitter in Tampa Bay history and the fifth in the major leagues this season isn’t the most satisfying moment of his career.

That, Garza said Monday night after facing the minimum 27 batters to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0, came during an MVP performance as the winning pitcher in Game 7 of the 2008 AL championship series.

“It’s not even close to that feeling. Shoot, we went to the World Series,” the hard-throwing right-hander said in a hastily set up interview room after the Rays finally wound up on the right side of a memorable pitching performance.

“I’m a big team athlete. Anything that gets us to the next level is what I’ll do. We win – we all win, and I win. Tonight was just about these guys. They played great defense. They hit when they had to. If they weren’t there, I wouldn’t be in here.”

The gem left the San Diego Padres and New York Mets as the only big league teams without a no-hitter and moved the second-place Rays a seasonbest 22 games over .500, three games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East.

Garza set a team record for fewest batters faced in a complete game, allowing only a second-inning walk to Brennan Boesch, who was erased on a double play.

“It’s great. I was a walk away from being perfect. But the best part is that we won. We’re keeping pace, we’re keeping the heat on the Yankees,” said Garza, who was obtained from Minnesota during the offseason before Tampa Bay’s improbable run to the World Series two years ago.

“We taught that guy every-

thing he knows,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said in Kansas City, where Minnesota was playing the Royals.

The 26-year-old Garza’s previous longest bid for a no-hitter was six innings twice, including June 26, 2008 at Florida, when he gave up a homer to Hanley Ramirez leading off the seventh and finished with a 1-hitter.

“We needed one. I don’t care who it came from. We just needed one for our own confidence,” Garza said, mindful that the Rays have been held hitless four times in their 13-season history – three times in the past year. “The guys are just as excited as I am. It’s fun.”

Two of the no-hitters tossed against the Rays since July 2009 were perfect games. They didn’t manage a hit Monday off starter Max Scherzer until exTiger Matt Joyce’s sixth-inning grand slam.

“It was one of those days where everything lined up,” Garza said. “The defense made great plays. I really can’t say enough about them.”

Garza (11-5) was the latest to shine in the Year of the Pitcher.

The last time there were at least five no-hitters in a season was 1991, when Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan threw one of seven in the big leagues that year, according to STATS LLC. It’s only the third time in major league history that a team has been involved in three nohitters during one season. The 1917 St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox were involved in three – all against each other.

It’s also the first time in 37 years that two no-hitters have occurred in the same AL ballpark in one season. After going 1,006 games without one at Tropicana Field, two have been tossed in the last 11 games at the hitter-friendly dome.

“The guy obviously made

history for Tampa, congratulations to him,” Detroit manager Jim Leyland said, adding that Garza dominated the Tigers with “high fastball after high fastball.”

Garza, the ALCS MVP when Tampa Bay beat Boston for its first pennant, rebounded from one of his worst outings this season to win his fourth straight decision and tie a career best for victories. He retired pinch-hitter Ramon Santiago for the final out on an easy fly ball to right fielder Ben Zobrist, who made a terrific running catch in the third to rob Danny Worth.

“In the ninth inning, I ran out there and I just told myself, well, we can go about this two ways. I can try not to get contact and get in trouble or I can go at these guys and if it happens, it happens,” Garza said.

The closest Detroit’s injurydepleted lineup came to a hit was Worth’s two-out liner, but Zobrist made a leaping grab above his head as he ran toward the wall.

“I was able to time it just right for my jump,” Zobrist said.

“Caught it right in the end of my glove.”

Miguel Cabrera hit a deep fly ball to center in the fifth and a hard liner to left leading off the eighth, but the Tigers couldn’t avoid being no-hit for the first time since Randy Johnson shut them down at Seattle on June 2, 1990.

Garza struck out six in Tampa Bay’s 2,039th game – and on a night when the Rays were held to just three hits themselves.

Joyce’s slam on a 3-2 pitch with two outs in the sixth was the first hit off Scherzer (7-8).

The next batter, Jason Bartlett, singled for the only other hit until Crawford homered off Enrique Gonzalez in the eighth.

“I wanted to keep challenging. I didn’t want to walk him in that situation,” Scherzer said. “I grooved it, and he hit it.”

Garza, 0-4 with a 5.85 ERA in six career starts against Detroit before Monday, retired Don Kelly on a routine grounder to second base in the ninth and struck out Gerald Laird before getting Santiago to end it on his 120th pitch before a crowd of 17,009.

In addition to the five nohitters thrown this season was the perfect game Detroit right-hander Armando Galarraga was denied because of a missed call at first base by umpire Jim Joyce.

Oakland’s Dallas Braden tossed a perfect game against Tampa Bay on May 9, and Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay also was perfect at Florida on May 29.

Arizona right-hander Edwin Jackson threw 149 pitches for a no-hitter against the Rays, his former team, at Tropicana Field on June 26. Colorado’s Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the first no-hitter in Rockies history at Atlanta on April 17.

In his previous start, Garza allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 6 1-3 innings against the Orioles. The Tigers lineup he faced was without Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen and Brandon Inge because of injuries.

“They’re missing some really important people, there’s no doubt about that,” Rays manager Joe Maddon said. “But they’re all major league players and it’s a no-hitter. They’re AP not going to make any excuses, Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Garza raises his arms to celebrate the final out of I know that.” his no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers Monday.

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A fan with an American flag runs alongside Lance Armstrong of the US during the parade after the 20th and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 102.5 kilometers (63.7 miles) with start in Longjumeau and finish in Paris, France, Sunday.

Feds seek records from ’04 Armstrong doping case Federal prosecutors investigating cheating in professional cycling have subpoenaed documents from a 2004 case in which a Texas company tried to prove Lance Armstrong used performance enhancing drugs.

Jeffrey Tillotson, the attorney who handled the case for Dallasbased SCA Promotions Inc., said Tuesday that his office will send the documents to federal prosecutors in Los Angeles.

The records include depositions from former Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, former Armstrong teammate Frankie Andreu and his wife, and testimony from Armstrong and his business associates.

Armstrong has not received any subpoenas or official requests from federal investigators, according to his attorney, Bryan D. Daly, a criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor based in Los Angeles.

“Truthfully, I don’t have any idea how Lance Armstrong fits into this whole thing,” Daly said.

“Lance Armstrong doesn’t want to be stuck in the middle of a celebrity investigation.”

Armstrong and SCA went to arbitration after the company withheld a $5 million performance bonus it owed Armstrong for his 2004 Tour de France win.

SCA had cited published allegations Armstrong was doping, which he denied.

The cyclist never has failed a drug test and has strongly denied all allegations he participated in doping.

The 2004 case ended with SCA paying Armstrong $7.5 million, covering the original contract plus attorneys fees and interest.

Federal prosecutors’ investigation was spurred by more recent accusations from Floyd Landis, Armstrong’s former teammate on

the U.S. Postal team. Armstrong has denied the allegations and questioned Landis’ credibility.

USA Swimming has second list under scrutiny USA Swimming acknowledged it has a second list of people who are under suspicion for unscrupulous behavior, having already banned 46 coaches and officials for life, mostly for sexual misconduct.

The board met in Newark, N.J., to sign off on measures that will be voted on at the national convention in September, another step in its efforts to cope with numerous allegations of coaches abusing underage athletes.

They included expanded background checks, a new athlete protection policy and a requirement that all adults who interact with swimmers become members of the organization.

USA Swimming president Jim Wood also told the AP there’s a second list of people who’ve been “flagged” for alleged misconduct against swimmers but haven’t faced any disciplinary action because they aren’t current members.

That will change – the board voted Tuesday to take those cases before the National Board of Review.

Yao says he may quit if foot doesn’t fully heal Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is considering quitting basketball after next season if he doesn’t fully recover from his lingering foot injury.

In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded far from optimistic about his future and also made a rare criticism of China’s national basketball program.

“If the foot injury does not

heal next season, I might choose to call it quits,” he said.

Yao turns 30 in September and missed last season following foot surgery.

He is set to return to the Rockets after deciding not to opt out of the final year of his contract.

Though he has said his recovery was going well, the Rockets have signed 7-foot veteran Brad Miller to share the work at center.

Hard-hitting former Raider Jack Tatum dies at 61 Jack Tatum, the Pro Bowl safety for the Oakland Raiders best known for his crushing hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley in an NFL preseason game in 1978, has died. He was 61.

Nicknamed “The Assassin,” Tatum, died of a heart attack Tuesday in an Oakland hospital, according to friend and former Ohio State teammate John Hicks.

On Aug. 12, 1978, in an exhibition game against the New England Patriots, the hard-hitting Tatum slammed into Stingley with his helmet while the receiver was running a crossing pattern.

The blow severed Stingley’s fourth and fifth veterbrae and left the receiver paralyzed from the neck down.

The two never met after the hit. Stingley died in 2007.

In a statement, the Raiders said, “Jack was a true Raider champion and a true Raider warrior. ... Jack was the standard bearer and an inspiration for the position of safety throughout college and professional football.”

In nine seasons with the Raiders, Tatum started 106 of 120 games with 30 interceptions and helped Oakland win the 1976 Super Bowl.

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3/BR, UTILITIES PAID. SNIDER ST & NORTH WILLEY. Off-street parking. $375/mo. 304-292-9600.

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4/BR. REDUCED LEASE- SOUTH PARK. Rent includes utilities. Free W/D, Nice courtyard, Off-street parking. Much more. 304-292-5714.

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AVERY APARTMENTS. BRAND-NEW. 1+2/BR. units. Includes: DW, microwave, WD, hardwood floor, walk-in closets. Other amenities include free WiFi, fitness room, sunbed. Conveniently located between downtown and hospitals. Off Stewartstown road. 304-594-2601.

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* Quiet Residential Setting * Balconies * Laundry Facilities * Water, Sewage, Trash incl. * Walk to Health Science Ctr., Mylan and Niosh * No Pets

304-599-2328 1&2/BR APTS. LOCATED IN HEART of Evansdale. Off-street parking. All appliances. 292-7233 1&2/BR. MINUTES TO MOUNTAINLEER and Evansdale. Central location. DW. WD. AC. Large, clean. 304-685-3243. htmproperties.com 1-2/BR APARTMENTS. WALK TO campus DW, WD, AC. Very nice, clean. htmproperties.com 304-685-3243 1-5 BR APTS AND HOUSES. SOME include utilities and allow pets! Call Pearand Corporation 304-292-7171.

Shawn D. Kelly Broker 1/BR APARTMENTS. AVAILABLE NOW. $500/mo. Utilities included. NO PETS please. Call 304-296-5682.

2/BR APARTMENT FOR RENT. 500 East Prospect. Available June. $575/mo plus utilities. NO PETS. 692-7587.

2/BR DUPLEX. CLOSE TO CAMPUS. $750/month + utilities. Parking. W/D. A/C. NO PETS. Available May 2010.

304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

2/BR. 2/BA. AC. WD. NO 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

AFFORDABLE 1 & 2BR, T & S RENTALS 1448 Van Voorhis Road. Ask about our move-in special. 304-599-7282.

PETS.

2/BR. 2/BA. NEXT TO STADIUM., Don Nehlen Dr. (above the Varsity Club). DW, WD, microwave, oak cabinets, ceramic/ww carpet. 24/hr maintenance, C/AC. Off-street parking. $790/mo+utilities. Some pets conditional. For appt. call 304-599-0200.

2/BR. STEWART STREET. FROM $450-$1200/month. All utilities included.

Parking. WD. NO PETS. Available May/2010. 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

225-227 JONES AVE. 3-4/BR. 1/BA. Deck. $375/mo for/3. $325/mo for/four Off-street parking w/security lighting.

NO PETS. 304-685-3457.

2-3-4-5/BR APARTMENTS. SPRUCE and Prospect Streets. NO PETS. Starting in May/2010. Lease/deposit. For more info call 292-1792. Noon to 7pm.

Now Leasing 2010 Great Price Great Place Great Location Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Prices Starting at $475 Large Closets Balconies Garages/Storage Unit Sparkling Heated Pool 2 Min. From Hospital and Downtown Bus Service

Bon Vista 599-1880

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AFFORDABLE LUXURY Now Leasing 2010 1 & 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartments Prices Starting at $635 Garages, W/D, Walk In Closets Sparkling Pool 2 Min From Hospital & Downtown Bus Service

The Villas 599-1884

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Barrington North Prices Starting at $595 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 24 Hour Maintenance Laundry Facilities 2 Min. From Hospital and Evansdale

599-6376

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2&3/BR APARTMENTS. FOREST AVE and Lower High Street. Also 5/BR house.

NO PETS. Lease/deposit. 304-296-5931.

BRAND NEW! ASHWORTH LANDING. Greenbag Road. 1&2/BR starting at $575 and $775 plus utilities. W/D, DW, private deck. Full bathroom per bedroom. Gated.

304-598-2424

2/BR 2/BA FALLING RUN ROAD. Utilities included. $300 deposit reserves your room. www.theaugusta.com - 304-296-2787

DUPLEX 2/BR. SOUTH HIGH STREET. Large livingroom, new W/D. Lease & Deposit. $625/mo. 304-292-0058

2/BR 2/BA ON STEWARTSTOWN ROAD A/C, W/D, No pets. 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

FIVE (5) 1/BR APARTMENTS NOW available. West Run, Morgantown. $600/mo each plus $300/dep. NO PETS. Call Jess: 304-290-8572.

3or4/BR, 2/BA WILLEY STREET, W/D, large rooms. Utilities included in lease.

3 minutes to campus. Individual leases considered. 304-292-5714.

3/BR UNFURNISHED SOUTH WALNUT for 3/people. Available July/2010. Includes W/D/gas-heat, garbage. Walk to PRT/town NO PETS. $900/mo. 304-288-2740 .

304-291-6533.

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

FEMALE ROOMMATE FOR townhouse.

21 Oceanview Drive. Looking for 1 roommate for the 2010-2011 school year. Great townhouse in a quiet neighborhood off Maple Drive across from Ace Hardware, within walking distance of the Health Sciences Center (and the football stadium) and a short drive to the Law School. Off-street parking available. Townhouse has a large kitchen and livingroom. WD. 2½-BAs Deck. Partially furnished. Smoking/Pets not permitted. Female professional/grad student preferred, but other students are welcome to contact me. $580/mo includes utilities. A $500 security deposit required.

Contact Hope Bragg: 304-444-5384 (C) or hbragg@mix.wvu.edu

12 Month Lease *Three unrelated only (Also Available Now)

304-296-4998

SEE WHY YOU SHOULD CALL THIS HOME 2/BR - 2/BATHS BEAUTIFUL QUALITY INTERIOR QUIET SETTING SHORT DISTANCE TO HOSPITALS OR DOWNTOWN FULL SIZE WD & C/AC FREE OFF-STREET PARKING SECURITY SYSTEMS GARAGES AVAILABLE INCLUDES WATER/SEWAGE

MUST SEE! AVAILABLE NOW

304-599-1998 LARGE, MODERN, 2/BR. UNIVERSITY AVE. Star City. A/C. Carpet. Balcony. $550 plus utilities.

NO PETS. 304-692-1821 LARGE, UNFURNISHED 3/BR DUPLEX apartment. Available Now. Close to campus/hospitals. Deck, appliances, WD hook-up, off-street parking. No pets. $750/mo+utilities. 304-594-2225 MON. RIVER CONDOS. NEW 4/BR, 4/BA. WD/Pool. University-Commons. $275/mo per-bedroom plus utilities One available May/2010. One available August/2010.

724-825-6375. 814-404-2333 MULTIPLE 1&2 BEDROOM APTS. PETS considered. $375-$575. Lease deposit.

Leave message if no answer. Walk to campus. 304-685-5477.

NEW MODERN 2 BD TOWNHOMES close to downtown campus, A/C, W/D, D/W, Parking. No Pets. Avail. Aug 1, $900 + util.

Rice Rentals 304-598-RENT NOW LEASING. 2/BR REMODELED apartment. Walk downtown. No Smoking.

NO PETS. Tenant pays utilities. Grad students preferred. 304-288-0817.

THREE BEDROOMS. TWO BLOCKS from downtown campus. 304-692-0990.

TOWNHOUSE AVAILABLE 3/BR. 2½-BA. 1/car-garage. Appliances. WD. AC. $100/mo toward rent till 5/2011. $1200/mo plus electric/water. 304-629-8101.

TWO BEDROOM. TWO BLOCKS from downtown campus. 304-692-0990.

FURNISHED HOUSES 2/BR, 1/BATH HOUSE. AVAILABLE NOW! Harding Ave. Walk to Ruby and Stadium. Clean. Parking, Yard, Sun-Porch. $795+ utilities. 304-680-2272 AVAILABLE NOW. 4/BR, 2/BA. $350/mo+ utilities per/BR. ALSO: 2/BR ($500/mo) & 1/BR efficiency. $400/mo+utils. All 1/mile from hospitals. Lease/dep. NO PETS. 304-594-1501.

LAKEVIEW RESORT TOWNHOUSE. 7TH Fairway. 2/BR, 2½-BA. Includes use of health spa/pool and clubhouse.

Lawncare. $1500/mo. Some utilities.

304-692-1821.

NEWLY REMODELED. FULLY furnished.

4/BR. 2/BA. Large rooms. Beverly Ave. Off-street parking. No Pets. CA/C. DW. WD. 304-599-6001.

SPACIOUS 4/BR, 2/BA. CA/C. WD. DW. Fully furnished. $375/mo each plus electric, garbage/water, (heat included). No pets.

Lease/dep. required. 304-599-6001.

UNFURNISHED HOUSES 2 PERSON HOUSE. WHARF AREA. Very large. W/D, carpeted, extra room, big porch. 5 minute walk. $350/person incl. gas. 304-923-2941.

3 PERSON 4/BR. WHARF AREA. Office, boot room, porch, off-street parking.

5/min walk to town. Carpeted, new kitchen, W/D. $350/person incl. gas. 304-216-1184.

NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $590-$790+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking.

NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

617 NORTH ST. EXCELLENT CONDITION. Big 4/BR 2/Full BA, W/D/Deck, covered porch. Off-street parking for/5.

Single car-garage. $1300/mo., $325/each plus utilities, Can be semi-furnished. NO PETS. 304-685-3457.

PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS

2/BR. 1/BA. WD. 5/MINUTE WALK TO town. $900/mo plus utilities. Lease and deposit. NO PETS. Available now.

304-290-1332.

EFF: 1BR: 2BR: Now Leasing For 2010 OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCATION LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, and GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

599-4407

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS WWW.PRETERENTAL.COM PROFESSIONAL/MANAGER/GRADUATE Quiet 1/BR. Available now and 8/30/10.

5/min. walk downtown PRT. Off lower High bridge. NO PETS. Lease/dep.

304-216-3332

2-3/BR. W/GARAGE. QUIET neighborhood WD. DW. NO PETS. Lease and deposit. $900/mo plus utilities. 304-288-2205.

3/BR, $375/MO/PERSON INCLUDES utilities. Available now. Off-street parking.

Excellent condition. 6/min walk to Mountainlair. W/D. NO PETS. Lease/deposit.

304-685-8170.

3/BR, 2/BA HOUSE. WALK TO STADIUM or downtown. Fence yard, porch, off-street parking. WD. $1100/mo+ utils. Lease/dep.

703-618-7592.

3/BR+ STUDY. 1½-BA. WD-HOOKUP. Spotless. Indoor/Off-street parking. Near downtown. Residential neighborhood. NO PETS. Lease/dep. 304-292-0058.

4/BR, 3 PERSON HOUSE. COUNTRY kitchen, great closets. W/D, carpeted, off-street parking. 5/min walk to class. $350/person incl. gas. 304-521-8778.

4BR LOUISE AVE. W/D. PARKING. Available 6/1/10. Quiet, residential area.

Close to town. 10-11-12/mo-Lease &Deposit. NO PETS. $300/per person.

304-291-8423

SCOTT PROPERTIES DOWNTOWN/SUNNYSIDE

5/BR, 4/BA. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED So. Park home. Three (3) blocks to downtown. All new appliances including WD. $2300/mo. 304-284-9078.

1/BR First St. 1/BR Lorentz 2/BR First St. 3/BR First St. 3/BR Lorentz

HOUSES FOR 2-3-4/PERSONS. WHARF area. $325/mo each includes gas.

304-284-9280.

$495/utils. incl $450/utils. incl $700/utils. incl $1125/utils. incl $1050 + utils.

304-319-1498

49 FALLING RUN ROAD. ROOMMATE needed in 2/BR apartment. Close walk to campus. Roommate can be Male/Female.

304-296-2787.

BRAND NEW TOWNHOME. Need female to share. ½-mile from Evansdale. Fully furn.

All utilities included. Private bed/bath. $950/mo. 304-553-9561.

1-2 & 3* BR Apts Close Main Campus W/D D/W A/C Private Parking Pets/Fee

CABANAS APARTMENTS

ROOMMATES

LARGE, 3/BR, 2/BA HOUSE. CENTRAL location. WD/hook-up. Off-street parking.

All appliances. NO PETS. Lease/deposit. $450/person/mo each, utilities included.

304-292-7233.

LARGE 1/BR. WESTOVER. WD available. $475/mo plus utilities.

Sunroom. Available 5/15. Off-street parking. NO PETS. 304-296-7379.

Cell: 412-287-5418.

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ROOMMATES

LARGE 2/BR. KITCHEN APPLIANCES furnished.

Downtown.

Call 304-685-6565. Deposit & Lease.

TERRACE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1-2-3 bedrooms available. Please call 304-292-8888. NO PETS permitted.

MALE TO SHARE 3/BR APT. AC. WD. Close to campus. Parking available. Call: 443-386-8343.

JUST LISTED! MALE OR FEMALE roommate for brand-new apt. Close to downtown. Next to Arnold Hall. WD, DW, AC, parking. NO PETS. $420/mo. includes utilities.

Lease/dep.

304-296-8491. 304-288-1572.

MALE ROOMMATE TO SHARE 3/BR house near Towers. Grad-student preferred $350/mo plus 1/3-utilities 304-329-1280.

MALE ROOMMATE WANTED. Preferably grad-student. Japanese welcome. Private bedroom. Off-street parking. Close to Evansdale campus. $200/mo+ ½utilities.

Call: 304-292-3807.

NEED 2/3 ROOMMATES TO SHARE 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT. $350/$400 month + electric. May too May lease. No Pets. 304-5998329 ROOMMATES NEEDED FOR DIFFERENT situations.

Call BCK Rentals.

304-594-1200 ROOMMATES, M/F, WILEY STREET & South Park. Available now. Rent includes utilities. WD. 304-292-5714.

HELP WANTED The Daily Athenaeum is now accepting applications for

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MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1988. 14X70. 2/BR. 2/BA. FIREPLACE. Fenced yard/deck. Shed. End park. Must see.

Suncrest area. $14,000.

304-291-0273

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks.

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282-2560

HELP WANTED !!BARTENDERS WANTED. $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Training provided. Age: 18 plus. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285 BUCKET HEAD PUB. BARTENDERS WANTED. Will train. 10-minutes from downtown Morgantown. Small local bar.

Granville. 304-365-4565 after/6:00pm. All shifts available.

JERSEY SUBS NOW HIRING cashiers and delivery drivers. Experienced preferred Apply: 1756 MILEGROUND ROAD. PART TIME PERSONAL ASSISTANT. No experience necessary. Assist busy entrepreneur. Responsibilities include: scheduling, answering phones, data entry, filing, document preparation and other day-to-day tasks. Flexible scheduling days/hours.

Email resume: Drickett11@gmail.com.

Call: 304-685-1913 to schedule and interview.

PART-TIME TEMPORARY OFFICE work with flexible hours at Suncrest location.

Computer literacy required. Will top best hourly rate or pay generous entry-level rate.

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

14 | SPORTS

Wednesday July 28, 2010

Cincinnati Bengals reach one-year agreement with Terrell Owens CINCINNATI (AP) — A year after they were featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the Bengals have scripted their own reality show.

T.O. and Ocho. Two selfconscious stars, one NFL team.

How will they fit? How will it work? Which receiver will provide most of the drama?

And, more importantly, will any of it help the Bengals get back to the playoffs?

The Bengals reached a contract agreement with receiver Terrell Owens on Tuesday, a person familiar with the situa-

tion told The Associated Press.

He’s expected to report to training camp in a day or two.

The Bengals were his first choice, giving him a chance to team with close friend Chad Ochocinco, who has already dubbed the pair Batman and Robin. The Bengals made an offer on Monday, and Owens accepted a day later.

Players are required to report for the start of training camp on Wednesday in Georgetown, Ky. Owens is expected to show up when workouts begin on Thursday,

said the person speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had made no announcement.

On his Twitter account, all Owens would say was, “Hoping 2 b a Bengal w/in the 24hrs!!”

He’s expected to sign his deal with he arrives in Georgetown.

Already, it’s like something out of a reality show.

Ochocinco gushed about the matchup on his Twitter feed, welcoming Owens and joking that “all of our games have been moved to pay-perview, you got to pay to see this.”

Both of the look-at-me receivers are accustomed to cable.

By adding the 36-year-old Owens, the Bengals will lead the NFL in reality show stars.

Ochocinco competed on “Dancing With the Stars” in the offseason, and has a dating show called “Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch” currently running on VH1. After Ochocinco’s show comes “The T.O. Show.”

Ochocinco’s last show involved eliminating two contestants. Owens’ last program

had him walking down a runway as part of a fashion show in metrosexual attire – bare chest under an open jacket with a huge necklace and a wig.

In a couple of days, it will be the dancer-and-dater on one side of the field, the metrosexual model on the other.

In the middle will be quarterback Carson Palmer, who helped bring Owens to Cincinnati. Palmer worked out with Owens in California and called coach Marvin Lewis, saying the team ought to try to sign him.

Bengals owner Mike Brown went along, even though he knew Owens also brings a lot of baggage. The outspoken receiver has a history of undercutting his quarterbacks, though he was on good behavior last season in Buffalo.

Brown doesn’t mind. He has a history of providing extra chances to players who have caused trouble, allowing them to extend their careers in Bengals stripes. In the last two years, the Bengals also have signed receiver Chris Henry, running back Cedric Benson, running back Larry Johnson and receiver Matt Jones, all of whom were let go because of off-field issues.

“Yes, people can make mistakes,” Brown said at the team’s preseason luncheon on Monday. “It doesn’t mean that they go on the rest of their lives making mistakes. They can get their ship pointed in the right direction. This is a 36-year-old

man. He’s been through a lot.

He’s proven as a player and as a person.”

The question is how much he has left.

Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns with the Bills last season, his least-productive full season since early in his career with San Francisco. The Bengals are trying to upgrade a passing game that was one of the NFL’s worst last season, ranking 26th.

The Bengals won the AFC North by relying on defense and their running game. They released receiver Laveranues Coles after his only season in Cincinnati, and went looking for a replacement. They gave Owens a tryout in March, but decided to sign Antonio Bryant to a four-year deal instead.

Brown had a one-on-one meeting with Owens and came away impressed. When the receiver still available as camp was opening, Brown decided to add him, as well.

The Bengals could move Bryant to an inside slot position, one they’ve struggled to fill since T.J. Houshmandzadeh left as a free agent. They could alternate the two receivers at an outside spot opposite Ochocinco, who was regularly double-teamed last season.

Agent Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Owens and Ochocinco, didn’t return a phone message to discuss the deal, believed to be for one year.

AP

In this July 25, 2009, photo, Buffalo Bills’ Terrell Owens pauses during NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to bring receiver Terrell Owens aboard.

RETIRES

Continued from page 9 Hammersmith for the 2010 season, the team remains optimistic they can improve.

“I know we’ve been working hard,” said senior middle hitter Lauren Evans, who added the team had a meeting prior to Hammersmith’s retirement which she called a wake-up call. “We are just over how we’ve been playing.”

Luck met with the team’s returning seniors last week, informing them of Hammersmith’s retirement.

“The girls are excited and pumped up,” Luck said. “They are still looking forward to the season. There is a real palpable sense of optimism.”

Hammersmith had 17 winning seasons, 10 years with 20 wins or more, and two 30-plus win campaigns in her head coaching career.

She retires with the thirdmost wins by a head coach at West Virginia, amassing a 580-

SMITH

Continued from page 9 Some have said Smith gained the team’s respect before the rehab began.

“We are confident in Geno,” said fullback Ryan Clarke.

“He showed everyone he could step up last year. He is comfortable in the offense this year and he is comfortable with the skill players. He should have a great year this year.”

Now, it’s up to Smith to lead the offense, which outside the quarterback spot is one of the most veteran groups in the country. WVU returns its top rusher (Devine), and its top receiver (Sanders) alongside a plethora of experienced offensive linemen.

“Jock, Noel and those guys are guys who have been em-

574 record.

However, the team has not seen a great deal of success over the last few years.

In 2006, the team achieved its lowest win total in program history, finishing the season at 3-28. After a rebound in 2007 with a 16-14 record, WVU went on to go 7-21 in 2008 in which it went winless in Big East Conference play.

Last year, the Mountaineers improved to 17-15, but failed to qualify for the Big East Tournament.

From 2000-09, the Mountaineers failed to win more than 10 games six times.

Looking forward, Luck has high hopes for the future of West Virginia’s volleyball program.

“My sense is there is no reason we shouldn’t be competing for a Big East championship,” Luck said. “We should have an opportunity to participate in the NCAA tournament.”

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bedded in the offense for the last two and three years.

They know what’s going on,” Thomas said. “You’ve got a lot of guys out there that have proven themselves, now it’s just Geno having to find them. He doesn’t have to do too much, just hand the ball off or get the ball in the right hands.”

Smith is eager to prove himself to his team and Mountaineer Nation this fall – and erase the notion that an inexperienced quarterback is not necessarily “A lot times guys may get the tendency to think you’re weak if you’re injured all the time,” Smith said. “You just want to prove yourself. Once you get on the field, you have Back the ability to prove to your fellow players and coaches.” anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu