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SGA disputes Homecoming decision by alexis randolph staff writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University Student Government Association debated unexpected changes to the Homecoming voting process during its regular meeting Wednesday.

The Board of Governors unanimously passed a budget for SGA of $1,066,290 for the 2014-15 school year. This budget saw a $20,000 increase for the student organization grants portion of the budget with decreases in election costs, as well as executive stipends.

Those in attendance were also given a presentation on a smartphone app, LiveSafe, now available to students at WVU. This app allows students the chance to reach out to University Police with the click of a button. The main feature of the app is a GPS locater which would allow authorities to know the user’s exact location.

Resolution 2014-16, Restoration of Student Voting Rights, was also presented and discussed for more than 45 minutes by the BOG and students in attendance.

This resolution revolved around the University’s announcement that the Homecoming King and

Queen will no longer be voted upon by students, but by a board selected by the University.

Some BOG members in favor of the resolution said they were pleased to see it pass to help keep the vote in the hands of WVU students.

“I think it is great because it is something we really need to be proactive about and do as quick as we can. With Homecoming elections, it is something given to the student body to vote on who they think will represent the entire student body,” said SGA BOG member Chelsea Malone. “I think it is really important that we keep it in

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the hands of the students and not relinquish that over to administrators, because it could be just as biased as them saying it is within the student body.”

Malone, Maniacs Chief of Staff Samuel Richardson, Attorney General Syed Akhar and SGA BOG member Elizabeth Barnhart all endorsed the resolution, which was passed.

The resolution states that SGA will not back this decision made

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by the University, calling upon the Student Organization Services policy, which states its endorsement of the Homecoming Elections Code, which says it is the students’ right to vote. The resolution document stated several instances in which this new decision breaks the code.

“There is a Homecoming elections code written that clearly

WVU seeks Evansdale hotel, conference center partner

By Carlee Lammers Editor-in-Chief @CARLEELAMMERS

Williams ready to help West Virginia in office by jacob bojesson city editor @jbojesson

It’s the time of year when most seniors start to seriously ask themselves what the real world will hold for them. For John Williams, the question is not what the real world will be like, but rather how he can change it.

Williams, a Monongalia County native and senior political science student at West Virginia University, is running for one of five seats that are up for grabs in the 51st district of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the Democratic Party.

“I’ve always felt a burning desire inside me to get into public service and to help people,” he said. “I thought this would be something I would do later

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Martin Hall upgrades facilities, retools curriculum by courtney gatto correspondent @dailyathenaeum

The oldest building on campus might have the newest look.

Originally known as University Hall, Martin Hall was completed in 1870 and was the first building on the West Virginia University campus. Now, the building still stands strong as it houses the Reed College of Media. This year, for its 75th anniversary, the college decided to celebrate in style by renovating their building as well as its curriculum.

“I believe this is the most exciting time in the school’s history,” said Maryanne Reed, Dean of the Reed College of Media.

“This is the 75th anniversary of the school. We are coming out with our new name, our new curriculum, our new facilities and our vision for the future.”

On July 1, the school, formerly known as the P.I. Reed School of Journalism, officially changed its name to Reed College of Media, but the changes certainly didn’t stop there.

“The name reflects the diverAndrew Spellman/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM sity of our programming, our focus on the future and our growth Room 201 is also decked out with multiple desks and Apple computers. is size and stature,” Reed said.

The interior of the building underwent many sig- lessons.

Along with the updated technology, the design of nificant changes. The biggest change is the addition of the Alexis and Jim Pugh Media Innovation Lab. the room is also incredibly modern. The decor conThe lab is complete with flexible spacing and access sists of exposed ceilings and pipes, comfortable seatto modern media technology. The room is a lap- ing and an area that still has an open look to it. The top-specific space set up with student work stations room has been described as having the feeling of a where students can project their work directly from coffee shop environment. their laptops onto smaller screens for their group to “The Alexis and Jim Pugh Media Innovation Lab see, or even on the large screen in the front of the is designed to be a modern, state-of-the-art learning lab for students,” Reed said. “It is a highly inroom.

Also in the lab, is a “Digital Media Bridge”. The teractive space that provides lots of technology bridge allows for real time social media updates and streaming data for faculty to incorporate into their see martin on PAGE 2

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West Virginia University is soliciting bids for a partner to help finance, develop, design and manage a 400room hotel and conference center.

The complex is slated to be built at the intersection of Medical Center Drive and 705. The hotel would replace Fieldcrest Hall and the Medical Center Apartments, near the Erikson Alumni Center.

According to a Request for Proposals, the “state-ofthe-art and first-class hotel” will be “directly linked to the Erickson Alumni Center.”

The hotel and conference center will also serve as an “experimental training environment” for students in the College of Business & Economics’ new hospitality degree program.

Becky Lofstead, a WVU spokesperson, said the hotel would be a “win-win” for hospitality students, the University and a prospective partner.

“There’s not a venue of that size (in Morgantown) to host large-scale entertainment events and largescale conferences,” she said.

Lofstead said the University recognizes the impact the tourism industry has on the state’s economy,

and plans to use the hotel and conference center to better-prepare students to enter the growing industry in a real-world setting.

The hotel will accommodate 750 guests and will feature a restaurant and other amenities.

Lofstead said, while WVU is still seeking a viable partner, the University will join several other universities nearby with this type of amenity on campus.

Virginia Tech, The Ohio State University, Syracuse University and Penn State University all have similar amenities used for similar purposes.

Tara Curtis, the director of communications for the WVU Alumni Association, said the Association is excited to expand and use the hotel and conference center for many of its future events.

“This is still the fact-finding phase,” Curtis said. “But, it kind of made sense for us.”

The private partner/developer will also be required to manage the Alumni Association’s conference and food service operation, according to the RFP. According to the documents, potential bidders have until Nov. 13 to submit a proposal. The nearly 6 acres of land will be available for use in June. carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu

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Staff council provides voice for employees them online @ Visit For more information on the Staff Council at West Virginia University, visit http://staffcouncil.wvu.edu

by david schlake staff writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University Staff Council serves as a peer group dealing with the concerns of the University’s classified staff employees.

Members of Staff Council attain their positions via election of their peers.

These elections take place in April of every odd-numbered year. Those doing the voting are classified staff at WVU. These staff members include more than 2,800 employees from all 55 counties, including WVU Tech and Potomac State. All fulltime and part-time regular classified employees who received a paycheck on February pay cycle II

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are eligible to vote.

Staff Council holds meetings every month, all of which are open to all classified staff. Afterward, Council holds a closed meeting with the current WVU president, Gordon Gee. These meetings, as well as Staff Council’s efforts as a whole, address problems within the University’s staff. They deal with issues regarding supervisors and employees, bullying, parking and salaries.

“Our top priority is to make sure classified staff are not forgotten when it comes to salary increases,” said Lisa Martin, project coordinator senior and chair of WVU Staff Council.

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Continued from page 1 She also said that recently Staff Council has been actively working with the administration on a survey to classified staff regarding the 40hour work week proposed by members of administration. All University employees currently work 37.5 hours each week.

“We are always trying to make the work environment better for everyone by addressing every issue that is presented,” Martin said.

Everyone on Staff Council belongs to one of the five committees that make up the organization. These committees are: the Executive Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Tuition Assistance Committee and the Welfare Committee.

The Executive Committee is made up of six members, the Chair of Staff Council, the Vice Chair, the Secretary/Treasurer and two members-at-large.

The Legislative Committee oversees all bills that are proposed and passed by state legislation that could possibly affect classified staff or WVU as a whole.

The Tuition Assistance Committee handles responsibilities with one of the more notable pro-

grams associated with Staff Council - the Tuition Assistance Program.

Created in 1986, this program allows more than 200 classified staff members to take classes free of charge at WVU, as well as other institutions.

The Welfare Committee addresses issues regarding the welfare of all classified staff. In fact, it worked toward one of the council’s major goals in 2007, by proposing the Healthy Work Environment Initiative.

Staff Council also has members in other committees, such as the Transportation and Parking Committee which handles parking concerns of classified staff and WVU students.

Each committee has specific responsibilities that help maintain Staff Council’s mission statement, “Staff Council promotes a positive work environment for all Classified Employees through effectively advocating for our peers in the University’s decision making process.”

Classified staff are encouraged to contact their Staff Council representatives with any issues or concerns. Individual members contact information can be found on the Staff Council website, staffcouncil.wvu. edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Dad acquitted in slaying of driver who killed sons ANGLETON, Texas (AP) — A southeast Texas man says that despite his acquittal Wednesday for the shooting death of the drunken driver who caused a crash that killed his two sons, there are no winners.

“This was a loss for everybody,” said a visibly relieved David Barajas, who cried and hugged his wife, Cindy, after the verdict was read.

Prosecutors had alleged that Barajas killed 20-year-old Jose Banda in a fit of rage after Banda plowed into Barajas and his sons while they were pushing a truck on a rural Southeast Texas road near their home because it had run out of gas. Twelve-year-old David Jr. and 11-year-old Caleb were killed.

Authorities said that after the accident, Barajas, 32, went to his home about 100 yards from the crash site near Alvin, got a gun and returned to shoot Banda.

Defense attorney Sam Cammack said Barajas didn’t kill Banda and that he was only focused on saving his sons. The gun used to kill Banda wasn’t found and there was little physical evidence linking Barajas to the killing.

The jury deliberated for about three hours Wednesday before acquitting Barajas of murder.

After the verdict, Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne insisted that investigators had correctly zeroed in on Barajas and that the actual killer wasn’t still at large, as Cam-

mack had suggested at trial.

“What the state’s perspective is and will always be is that if you or I or anyone we know had a horrible collision and killed another human being, that you get the fair review of the criminal justice system, not a roadside execution,” Yenne told reporters.

Banda could have been sentenced to up to life in prison, if he had been convicted.

Legal experts said prosecutors also likely had to overcome jury sympathy for Barajas, who had the support of many residents of Alvin, which is about 30 miles southeast of Houston. Further complicating their case was that there were no witnesses who identified Barajas as the shooter, and gunshot residue tests done on Barajas came back negative.

While both sides differed on who might have been responsible for Banda’s death, they agreed that this was a tragedy for everyone involved.

“Three sons were lost that day. The state has compassion for every single one of them, the Barajas children and the Banda son,” Yenne said.

Barajas said he is hoping to move forward and get closure with regard to his sons’ deaths. But he also said that he is praying for Banda’s family.

“They lost a son, too,” Barajas said.

Banda’s family did not speak with reporters after the verdict. Felicia Leija, Banda’s common-law wife, did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

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Continued from page 1 and opportunities for students to work in small groups, to create, to innovate, to brainstorm, to not only do their course work and their extra curricular activities, but to also engage in projects that are about reinventing the future of media.”

Along with the Media Innovation Lab, the college also updated its Visual Journalism Lab. The lab was revamped with round tables, brighter lights and an open, flexible space to allow for easier studentfaculty interaction. The new space also provides a better environment to incorporate the students’ ideas and also encourage them to work together as a team.

Another update from the University was the curricAndrew Spellman/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM ulum itself. It changed the Martin Hall, previously the home of the P.I. Reed School of Journalism has taken on a new name: The Reed College of Media. journalism major, added a

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Continued from page 1 states it is an election process. If they wanted to change it to where there is no voting process, then they would have to go and change that statement,” Barnhart said. “I am a traditional person, so I like to see traditions keep going. This is just a thing to look forward to every year, to campaign for Homecoming King and Queen.”

Barnhart said for her, it is beyond just a tradition, it is the students’ choice.

“Homecoming should be a student choice. Students should be able to vote for their Homecom-

ing King and Queen. They have just been cutting costs on so many little things for students,” Barnhart said. “If you make Homecoming a selection by University staff, then it is virtually the same as Miss and Mr. Mountaineer.”

SGA President Chris Nyden said he has spoken with Alumni who also back the BOG’s decision.

Nyden said he believes students who support the University’s decision should be heard, though.

“I knew that whenever I first read about it this morning that a lot of students ... would support it,” he said. “I was surprised to just learn how many alumni are against it. I think a lot of it has to do with that tradition, so they will be invaluable in getting this pro-

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During the trial, investigators testified that a bullet fragment found in Banda’s car could have come from a .357-caliber gun, and that ammunition for such a gun was found in Barajas’ home.

A forensic scientist testified blood found on the driver’s side door and driver’s arm rest of Banda’s car was consistent with that of Barajas.

Cammack spent most of his closing argument earlier Wednesday trying to knock down the prosecution’s evidence. He said tests showed the bullet fragment found in Banda’s car could have also come from another weapon besides a .357-caliber gun.

He said the blood found on Banda’s car that came from Barajas was spilled when Barajas was attacked by Banda’s cousin and half brother, who witnessed the crash but later told investigators they fled the scene.

Cammack also suggested that Banda’s cousin or half brother could have been responsible for the shooting.

Banda’s cousin and half brother testified they did not shoot Banda. Cammack also told jurors that a search of Barajas’ home failed to find any evidence that directly linked him to the crime scene.

The defense attorney also used 911 calls to create a timeline that suggested Barajas would not have had enough time to shoot Banda.

Only three defense witnesses were called during the trial, which lasted a little over a week.

multidisciplinary studies program and three new minors: interactive media and design, entertainment media and strategic event planning. The journalism major will no longer use the three former areas of emphasis: print, television and visual.

Instead, students must choose from selected classes and focus more on developing multimedia skills that will be useful for the industry.

“We have eliminated the areas of emphasis,” Reed said. “Now we have a major where students are required to take courses in categories, but they can essentially design their own career track.”

Students and faculty are excited for the future of the Reed College of Media. Nicolette Russo, a junior strategic communications student, said she loves the changes that have been made to the school.

“These renovations will help us succeed in class as

cess changed back to an election.”

Nyden said he backed the resolution and was proud it passed.

“I am very proud that the Board of Governors stood up tonight and said that students should have this right to vote for their Homecoming King and Queen,” Nyden said. “It is a massive change.

“To make such a drastic change without an ounce of student input, from what I can tell, is very disappointing.”

According to Nyden, the first Homecoming Queen was selected in 1939, and the first Homecoming King was selected in 1993. He said he believes this is about upholding a tradition.

well as help us in our future jobs,” Russo said.

Even with all of these new renovations, the college is expecting to see more changes in the near future. There are plans of expanding the college to the Evansdale campus where it will build a Media Innovations Center. This center will be full of hightech learning labs that focus on working with external projects outside of the school.

“For students, all of a sudden, they have access to this incredible space, technology and these courses, in addition to what they’ve always had before which is a high caliber faculty and a lot of one on one attention,” Reed said.

With all of these renovations, the Reed College of Media is effectively preparing students for a career that is as modern and as fast-paced as the school itself. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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become a business owner.

A few restaurants later, he realized he wanted to go back to college and pursue a degree in political science.

While at WVU, Williams has interned at Senator Joe Manchin’s office in Charleston and served as the Vice Chair of the WVU Stu d e nt G ove r n m e nt Association.

“Those experiences really fostered my desire to run for higher office,” he said.

In between going to classes in his black suit, a bit embarrassingly he admits, his days are packed with attending events, making fundraising calls and campaigning on the streets.

“Occasionally someone will ask me if I’m old enough to run, but (as a) whole, people are genuinely excited to have a shot at youth and fresh ideas in the state government,” he said.

The average age of a member of Congress in the United States has been in the mid to late 50s in recent years. Although the age limits are lower for state governments, Williams said he wants to challenge the stereotype of politicians and use his young age to his advantage.

“I’m at an age where I’m old enough to know but young enough to do,” he said. “I’m a go-getter. I want to be sprinting

around the Capitol down there from office to office getting things done, not only for our area but for the state of West Virginia as a whole. Young people are deterred from doing it because they see the political landscape being dominated by older people, and they assume that means they can’t do it.

There is a similar statistic with women who decide not to run because they are deterred by it.”

With Election Day just more than two months away, Williams is hopeful about his chances to get one of the five seats he is competing for against ten other candidates.

If elected, one of Williams’ main priorities will

be to fight budget cuts in higher education.

“The most important thing that West Virginia can do for itself is to ensure that our young people are getting quality and affordable education,” he said.

To achieve this, he hopes to get as many of his fellow WVU students to help out on his campaign and achieve common goals.

“I would love help from my fellow students to come out and volunteer for us,” he said. “I want like-minded people who are hardworking, and I think we can change West Virginia.” carl.bojesson@mail.wvu.edu

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With tech improvements comes a watch for the future Westley Thompson A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

In 1965, Gordon E. Moore, co-founder of Intel Corporation, proposed Moore’s law. This law states that transistors in a dense, integrated circuit double every two years.

For the layman, this means technology increases at an exponential rate.

The effect of Moore’s law is astounding. With every passing year, technology becomes increasingly more portable and powerful.

Currently, in most of our pockets rests a phone. A simple device, something everyone has and everyone takes for granted.

However, your smartphone possesses more computing power than the Apollo 11 mission that sent three men to the moon in 1969. We use it to tweet about the Kardashians.

Those birthday cards that sing you a song and then get tossed in the trash in a week? A single one of those cards contains more computing power than all

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The Pebble receives emails, texts and more. of the Allied forces in 1945.

The point is, our technology is getting smarter and more mobile.

As our technology improves, we find ourselves relying on it more. Your phone is more like a personal assistant. It goes everywhere with you, remembers important events and information, and keeps you socially connected.

Now, what if you could wear that glass and aluminum assistant right on your

wrist? You’d never be without it again.

Smartwatches are the next step in portable computing. The idea isn’t a new one, however.

Since the early ’70s, companies have been toying with the idea but have met little success. It wasn’t until recently that technology finally made the idea plausible for use by the general public.

Smartwatches are handy little devices. They look just

like a digital wrist watch but with a better display.

They sync with the user’s phone, usually by using Bluetooth. Once linked with the phone, alerts, texts, mail, music and other apps are all available for use on the watch.

Your phone barely has to leave your pocket or handbag ever again.

The Pebble is a fantastic smartwatch. It quickly gained traction on the funding site KickStarter in

2013.

This smartwatch, which sells for $150, is widely considered one of the best currently available.

The Pebble has a fiveto seven-day battery life and features an e-paper display. This special display makes it easy to read in any lighting condition but comes with the drawback of only being in black and white. Pebble works with both iOS and Android.

Sony has its own smartwatch, creatively called Sony SmartWatch.

Unlike the Pebble, Sony’s gadget features a color screen. Unfortunately, its battery life is paltry, lasting only three days.

It’s priced anywhere between $70-100, depending on the retailer. It also only works with Android Many other companies have their own smartwatches, but these two brands are currently the most well-known.

It’s important to note that this realm of technology is still in its infancy.

As time progresses, these watches will become smarter, faster and more capable.

Unfortunately, for the time being, there are some drawbacks.

The battery life on most models is quite short, lasting only a few days.

It’s also quite difficult to text from the watch. They are excellent at displaying information from the phone, but sending info back can prove to be quite bothersome.

Additionally, there isn’t a lot of software support available. For those willing to toy around with the background functions of these gadgets, it shouldn’t be a problem, but for those who don’t enjoy troubleshooting technology, this can be a real turn-off.

Nonetheless, smartwatches are an exciting new idea that have just recently launched into the public eye.

As time moves on and more companies begin to develop these items, things should move along nicely.

It’s even rumored that Apple is making one.

Give it two years, and you’ll be texting from your wrist. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

‘Pretty Little Liars’ finale ends the summer with mystery and murder Nicole Curtin A&E writer @dailyathenaeum

The fifth season of “Pretty Little Liars” came to an end Tuesday night on ABC Family.

It was a rather sketchy, sneaky and creepy episode.

With the title of “Fatal Finale,” fans were prepared for some scary stuff to go down, but the way the episode concluded was surprising.

For the past several weeks, the Liars and Mona, who was once known simply as “A,” have dealt with the return of Alison DiLaurentis. At the end of last week, the girls were questioning if Ali is actually A. After all of the research put in by Ezra Fitz, it looked like Spencer’s sister, Melissa, was behind a lot of the action. We found out last week that Melissa is the one who killed Bethany Young.

There is an ongoing investigation surrounding who killed Young. The police started to question if the girls were involved.

The finale started on Thanksgiving Day, showing a crime scene in which someone dies and the girls receive a text saying, “It’s all your fault. -A” In the finale, Ali takes a lie detector test to finally tell the police the truth about the night she was “kidnapped.”

Ali tells the detectives she was not involved in the murder of Bethany Young and that Spencer was very angry with her the night it happened.

She admits that Spencer wanted her to keep it secret that she was using amphetamines. When the police ask if Spencer could have killed her to keep it secret, she pleads ignorance.

The girls team up with Mona, who is usually on the opposing side of the war, and try to figure out what Ali is hiding.

After they get the tape of what she told the police, they found out that there is much more to the story.

Spencer and Mona go back to Radley and figure out that Bethany Young’s father was having an affair with

Ali’s mom, Jessica, and that Ali actually know Bethany before she was murdered.

Ali lured Bethany from Radley to Rosewood, and that is how she ended up in the grave that night.

The stories still aren’t clear about who hit her or how she ended up on the ground, but Melissa did bury her alive. That is how she was found in their backyard.

With all these loose ends to tie up, Danielle Udy, a freshman exercise physiology student, said the finale was typical of Pretty Little Liars episodes.

“It kept me guessing and on my toes for sure,” Udy said. “I just want to know who A is and why they are doing terrible things to the four girls and their families.”

The episode went back in time to show the events leading up to Thanksgiving Day when all hell broke loose.

Mona steals and listens to recorded interviews of Bethany’s days at Radley, which lead to the conclusion that Alison is A. Finally having proof, she calls Aria.

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The cast of ‘Pretty Little Liars’ at PaleyFest earlier this year.

Aria gathers the troops to go to Mona’s, but Spencer is arrested for the murder of Bethany Young before they are able to get there.

The girls, minus Spencer, show up at Mona’s to find blood everywhere and realize that she is probably dead.

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Udy said she thinks “It definitely surprised me ber for its annual Halloween all the action came from that Mona was the one who episode.

Ali. For now, keep your eyes died, but I don’t think it was “I think Ali is A, hon- Ali who killed her. But she’s open for sneak peeks on ABC estly. She is sneaky and set behind it somehow.”

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Spencer up, which is why “Pretty Little Liars” will daa&e@mail.wvu.edu she got arrested,” she said. be back in action in Octo-

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Lennon’s killer shows remorse, self-proclaims idiocy ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ returns with third BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — John Lennon’s imprisoned killer says he still gets letters about the pain he caused in his pursuit of notoriety nearly 34 years ago.

“I am sorry for causing that type of pain,” Mark David Chapman told a parole board last week, according to a transcript released Wednesday. “I am sorry for being such an idiot and choosing the wrong way for glory.”

It was Chapman’s eighth appearance before a parole board. In again denying his release, the threemember panel said it would “so deprecate the serious nature of the crime as to undermine respect for the law.”

Chapman fired five shots on Dec. 8, 1980, outside the Dakota apartment house where Lennon lived on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, striking the ex-Beatle four times.

After pleading guilty to second-degree murder, Chapman was sentenced

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David Chapman murdered John Lennon in 1980. in 1981 to 20 years to life in prison.

Last week, he told the parole board members that he would understand if they denied him release based solely on the number of people he hurt.

“Many, many people loved him. He was a

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great and talented man and they are still hurting,” Chapman, 59, said. “I get letters so that’s a major factor. It’s not a regular crime.”

Chapman, who is at the Wende Correctional Facility, east of Buffalo, can try again for release in two years.

Public anti-dropout campaign picks up celebrities LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Bennett and Edward James Olmos are among the celebrities joining a public media effort to boost school graduation rates.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and TV station WNET New York announced details Wednesday of next month’s American Graduate Day 2014.

The daylong broadcast will include interviews and performances celebrating the work of those nationwide helping youth to succeed at school and work.

Also set to participate are Olympian Jackie JoynerKersee, Colin Powell and actress Allison Williams and her family, including anchorman dad Brian

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Author Wes Moore will host the third American Graduate Day, airing Sept.

27 on public stations (check local listings) and available online. The program’s part of an initiative supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to address the U.S. dropout crisis.

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has chosen its next “Bachelor.”

Chris Soules, who came in third last season on “The Bachelorette,” will look for love among 25 women vying for his heart. His selection was announced Wednesday on “Good Morning America.”

The 32-year-old Iowa farmer said he was “humbled, flattered and grateful” to be selected.

“My focus is gonna be to make the girls that are on the show as comfortable as possible,” he said.

“The Bachelor” features a single guy who goes on a series of dates to choose a potential bride.

The last go-round with former pro soccer player Juan Pablo Galavis wasn’t as popular as the network had hoped, and this time, ABC seemed to want to involve the fans in its decision for the upcoming season. For weeks, executive producer Mike Fleiss teased viewers on Twitter about who would become the next “Bachelor.”

One of the names in the running was race car driver Arie Luyendyk Jr., the runner-up on Emily Maynard’s season of “The Bachelorette.”

Luyendyk was vocal about wanting the shot at televised love, often tweeting about it and pitching himself on various blogs. When he wasn’t chosen, he wrote on Twitter, “I’m not the Bachelor, have fun on the farm people,” essentially spoiling the announcement on “GMA.” The new season is expected to begin production next month and will begin airing in January.

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Grant budget Fever for FIBA, awaiting increase approved the second World Cup Wednesday was a terrific day for West Virginia University student organizations. On Aug. 20, the Student Government Association held its first weekly meeting of the year.

Along with the creation of the Committee of Information Technology and the endorsement of a program with licenses for the Microsoft Office 365 software, came a proposal of a budget increase for student organization grants.

The original grant budget from the 2013-14 school year increased by $20,000, from $60,000 to $80,000.

WVU Student Body President Chris Nyden said he believes the meeting went well and good discussion was had, while also stating this year’s budget increased and “it is pretty much all going back to students.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING GRANTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS AND SGA PROJECTS VISIT HTTP://SGA.WVU.EDU. The grants given to student organizations are used for various operations within the organizations. In recent years, the grants have almost run out, and even completely run out in some years.

Wednesday evening, the proposal of a budget increase for grants was officially approved by the SGA Board of Governors.

With the understanding that the SGA President and Vice President determine the amounts of their own stipends, we

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must note that instead of adding this extra money to their stipends, they are giving back to the students and the WVU community.

This truly highlights the commitment that SGA has for WVU’s student body.

With everything SGA taylor jobin does for the student columnist body, we encourage stu- @dailyathenaeum dents to go out and have their voices heard every My temperature is boiling Wednesday evening. SGA with World Cup fever. No, not holds open meetings in soccer, but basketball. I bet Hatfields B at 7:30 p.m. you didn’t know the sports gods blessed us with two daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu World Cups this year. If you weren’t satisfied with the USMNT’s whimper of a finish, then get excited for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. You may ask yourself, “Why should I care? Team USA always wins these international tournaments. It’s not like it’s the Olympics.”

Yes, those statements have a hint of truth to them, but, in fact, since these aren’t the Olympics, it makes it so much more exciting. The Olympics are glorified exhibition games for Team USA. They win every game, sans the gold medal match, by at least 30 or more points. It’s just our best players dropping deuces on the international competition followed by an awkward autograph session for the other team.

This team is full of young, up-and-coming players that have yet to make their mark in the NBA. With only three returning Olympians, (Derrick Rose, James Harden and Anthony Davis) coach Mike Krzyzewksi will rely on unproven talent to compete against more experienced international teams, like Spain.

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Spain is also the host country and the US’s chief rival.

Their core group of players has been playing together since 2008, and they, without doubt, have the best frontcourt in the tournament.

They are led by future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol, his younger brother and 2013 Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol and 2014 NBA All-Defensive Team member Serge Ibaka.

That intimidating size up front is why Coach K surprised most of the basketball community with his chosen final roster. He went with four centers, more than any previous year he’s coached the team, and big forwards who are best on the open court using their athleticism. This, combined with the unbelievable three-point shooting ability amongst its guards, gives this American team a look not seen in past tournaments.

There is so much to love about the FIBA World Cup. We get to see the growth of the other countries and their respected talent. There are about 50 current NBA players playing in this tournament, so you’ve got a good shot at seeing your team’s favorite international player these coming weeks.

We get to see our young guys grow into more complete players. Coach K and his staff of basketball savants do an excellent job of preparing these young men, not only for the next game but for life. Since 2006, every player

for Team USA has come back raving about the experience and gotten better in the process. It’s stories like these that convince me that the gruesome injury to Paul George won’t deter players in the future from trying out.

Let’s not forget that the World Cup has been a stepping stone for young players to make “the leap” from star to superstar. In 2010, Kevin Durant went from a promising NBA star to breaking all of the USA’s individual records and led “The B Team” to an undefeated record. He’s now the reigning MVP. There are plenty of possible players to choose to make “the leap.” My money is on Anthony Davis, the 2012 No. 1 pick and rookie of the year.

He’s the ideal center for international play, and he can guard every position on the floor. I think he will reveal himself to be a mutant version of a prime Tim Duncan and a healthy Amar’e Stoudemire, and he’s a three-point shot away from looking like a young Dirk Nowitzki.

The best part, though, is the comradery of the players.

It’s refreshing to see a team of larger-than-life players check their egos at the door for a greater purpose. Back home, they’re all the stars and cornerstones of their franchises.

Here, they’re just another guy trying to make the team and represent their country. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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With two of the biggest entertainment award shows taking place this week, celebrity obsession has taken over the media even more than usual. We all hailed Queen Bey at the Video Music Awards. If America had a royal family, it would likely be hers.

Miley Cyrus seemed a little too reserved and mature, almost as if she was waiting to do something outrageous as usual. She surprised everyone instead with a complete turnaround, from twerking to raising public awareness for an important cause.

When Monday night’s Emmy’s came to a close, it’s safe to say the nation got a collective case of goose bumps watching the Robin Williams tribute.

It’s no secret that we obsess over celebrities in America. I will admit that I am 100 percent guilty of this. I fall in love, I stalk the Twitter accounts, and I flip through trash magazines on the beach. I’m not here to tell you that you’re vapid and shallow for watching the VMAs and Emmys. Instead, I wanted to call attention to the disturbing amount of negativity that we hurl towards celebrities.

“Worst Dressed” lists are to be expected, but it gets much, much meaner than that. People talk so much

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trash about the entertainers, criticizing every little hair on their head.

Why are we so quick to tear apart celebrities? We wouldn’t just point out a person on the street and start ripping apart their outfit, lifestyle choices and character. At least, I hope not. When it comes to those in the spotlight, I’ve noticed far less hesitancy in most people to be flat-out catty and mean.

Award-show season might give us the impression that celebrities live a charmed life, but in reality they’re only human (just a little better-dressed). They deserve the same respect as all of us. What good does calling them ugly, fat and talentless do? This doesn’t just apply to celebrities.

What good does putting anyone down do for your life?

Yes, maybe it’s absurd that Sofia Vergara’s outfit is trending online when there are far more newsworthy conflicts happening all around the globe. “People,” “US Weekly,” “Star” - there is no shortage of publications fixated on the diets, clothes and personal details of our starlets.

Why do we care so much? Who knows? Maybe its because the rich and famous have always fascinated us. Or maybe its our desire to see how the other side lives. Maybe it’s just an escape from the monotony of our day-to-day lives.

At times, it’s just plain entertaining and bizarre.

No matter how famous someone is, they’re just like us on the inside. We’re all made of the same stuff.

We all want and need the same simple things.

Most people would agree that those who bully others are insecure inside.

Yet, so many people write nasty comments on the Internet and are blase about insulting celebrities’ appearances without ever thinking of themselves as bullies.

Entertainers are thrust into the spotlight because of the very nature of their profession. It’s important to remember that acting and singing are jobs, an art, a way to provide.

These people get so much attention because we love to be entertained.

We have movies, television shows and albums that we hold so close to our hearts, it’s almost like they are a part of us. If it weren’t for the talented people behind it all, we wouldn’t have the escape from our daily lives we all crave.

Maybe we’re a little too obsessed with those who entertain us. It’s not the fault of the entertainers, it’s our society that perpetuates it. It’s we who perpetuate it. Despite what we do for a living and if we are famous or not, I think it would be amazing if we could all be a little gentler and remember just how human we all are. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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You’ve had a long day of classes and don’t feel like cooking — so instead, you call up your favorite pizza place and order a large pie – so you’ll have leftovers — and throw in some wings, a salad and breadsticks.

Of course, they tack on a delivery fee so in one night, you end up spending nearly $30 on food that may last you a few meals but is much more costly than if you’d just cooked yourself. Habits like this are behind college students’ expenses and spending being much higher than they should be as students tend to waste a fair amount of money each week.

According to research by Nationwide, 40 percent of college students’ spending is discretionary — meaning it’s being spent on technology, entertainment, clothes, etc. which is high considering just 26 percent of their spending is on room and board, 19 percent is on their college tuition and the correlating fees, and another 12 percent is dedicated to other expenses.

One of the biggest money wasters college students spend an exorbitant amount of money on is coffee as well as other food items. If you indulge in, say Starbucks, every day, even if you’re only getting a tall regular coffee there, you’re still spending around $60 a month on coffee. And that’s not even taking into consideration what other drinks you may get, like Frap-

puccinos, Chai Teas, or Iced Coffees.

Rather than shelling out money each day for coffee someone else makes, college students should buy some kind of coffeemaker and brew their own at home, indulging in a bought cup of Joe only rarely as it’s an expense you don’t really need to have on a limited budget (which most students are on).

The same applies to eating out at restaurants. Research shows that students spend more than $11 billion a year on snacks and beverages, as well as around $5.5 billion on alcohol annually.

Another way to curb your spending habits is to get rid of your credit card or have one only for emergencies. This way, you have to pay cash for everything, which will help decrease the amount of purchases you’re making per week.

Many college students think of their credit cards as magical passes to free stuff.

This is because they’re either charged to their parents’ accounts or because the students don’t feel the immediate hit of cash leaving their hands, and therefore chalk up the expense as not such a big deal.

“The problem with always whipping out plastic is that you are missing the tangible feeling that you get with cash,” says Dayana Yochim, Fool.com’s financial expert. Of course, students are spending too much by buying new textbooks, too. Oftentimes, students feel they need to buy their textbooks quickly and will go to the nearest

book store to buy all the textbooks for their classes, many of them new.

This is a spending habit that students can easily change; more students should look into buying used textbooks, renting the books they need for the semester, or exploring ebook and digital options for the books they need.

Finally, students are spending too much on entertainment. Movie tickets, concert tickets, football tickets, even cable TV all are costly expenses. Instead of spending money on movies and concerts, check out what campus events and entertainment your school offers, as many have bands come perform at the school and students can go free of charge and the same is true for movies as many universities have movie screenings on campus that are free.

With Netflix and other video streaming sites on your computer, you can also cut out cable costs by just watching TV on your computer.

Other expenses college students pay more than they should for include transportation, rent, school supplies, Spring Break trips, and furniture and decor for their apartments, dorms or houses.

Many students also don’t take advantage of the numerous special deals offered to students, like getting a percentage off their purchase with their student ID. Look into cutting some of these big money-wasting habits and you’ll be on your way to spending money more responsibly and saving a bundle of it too.

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Mountaineer Idol returns with auditions Top 15 Finalists

jake jarvis multimedia editor @JakeJarviswvu

Fourty-three auditioned.

Fifteen made the cut.

One will win.

Mountaineer Idol, West Virginia University’s annual singing competition, has returned for its 11th year. Contestants will compete in front of a live audience Friday evenings in the Mountainlair Ballroom for the next two months.

West Virginia University students gathered in the Mountainlair’s Vandalia Lounge as they waited for their number to be called.

One by one, contestants entered the Shenandoah Room and performed a short, a capella selection for a panel of five judges.

At the end of the compeition, $1,000 will be awarded to first place, $750 to second and $250 to third.

“I think that the talent is very good this year, and our audiences will be very entertained at all of the elimination rounds,” said Sonja Wilson, senior programming administrator for Mountainlair programming. “I really look forward to meeting the finalists and working with them throughout the coming months.”

Before auditioning, some contestants listened to music, checked their appearance in the bathroom and paced around the room. Still, most said they were relatively confident.

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Patrick Garcia

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Patrick Garcia, a biology student, sings “This Love” by Maroon 5 at the Mountaineer Idol auditions. He will continue on to the first elimination round.

“This year is a redemp- wasn’t (nervous). But you’re said Amber Gonzalez, a theatre student who will move on tion attempt for me,” Gonza- a performer, you pull through to the first elimination round. lez said. “I think I just chose a it,” Leytrick said.

“My voice didn’t crack or any- song that was a little too out of That wasn’t a problem, thing, which is a problem I my range.” however, because Leytrick sometimes have.”

Though many contestants said he has been a guitarist Gonzalez seemed cool and were returning, many still au- since he was 10-years-old, confident before performing ditioned for the first time. Jo- and he frequently performs “Glitter in the Air” by P!nk. seph Leytrick, a finance stu- at the Blue Moose Cafe.

That is probably because this dent, was one of those.

The announcement was wasn’t the first time GonzaLeytrick was unable to good news for some and not lez auditioned for Mountain- audition in 2013. However so good news for others. this year, he chose his audiCourtney Patient, a psyeer Idol.

In 2013, Gonzalez moved tin song, “Heart to Heart” by chology student, auditioned on to the first elimination Kenny Loggins, the morning for a second time but will not move on. In 2013, however, round where she was then of. eliminated.

“I would be lying if I said I her roommate did move on.

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Patient said she was excited for whoever moves on in the competition.

Despite being a lighthearted competition for students to showcase their vocal talent, the stakes are high to win.

“There’s definitely some nerves,” said Erin Blake, a special events coordinator for the Mountainlair. “Everyone wants to take it seriously because it’s a long competition and there’s a $1,000 at the end.”

Blake said some of the students she saw at audition were visibly nervous while others tried to hide their nervousness.

Since she’s worked with Mountaineer Idol for several years, Blake was able to look back on previous years and

notice how some of her early predictions seem to come true.

Skip Smith, the 2013 Mountaineer Idol, was Blake’s pick early on.

“Sometimes you’ll see, even in the middle of the compeition, that they’ve turned it around and they’ve got into the groove of it,” Blake said. “He did great, and he just had so much stage presence it would be hard to see him not (win).”

None have risen to the top just yet.

The first elimination round begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. The week’s theme will be “Song From Your Idol.” Three will be eliminated. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

Student Rec Center offers outdoor activities, adventure

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The Outdoor Rec Center offers adventure trips throughout the year across the state and country.

Caitlin Worrell Correspondent @Dailyathenaeum

There’s more than just wild excursions awaiting students at the West Virginia University Outdoor Rec Center.

Students looking to explore new horizons should look no further than WVU’s ORC for any outdoor adventure.

This one-of-a-kind program offers a variety of “off-the-grid” fun, including outdoor trips, semi-

nars, community service, a climbing wall and equipment rentals.

Each program is flexible. There are options for the most experienced of explorers to those trying it for the first time.

With incredibly affordable rates for students, a wild weekend adventure is even closer than you think.

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equipment, bicycles, kayaks and snow gear.

The ORC’s infamous rock wall offers students the chance to practice their skills before hitting the mountain.

Guided tours and lessons make for stressfree exploring with your friends.

International trips prove that, from WVU, you can truly go anywhere.

For most students, the experience is much more than the mountains conquered.

“Students can take on leadership roles,” said Brett Hagerty, program coordinator at the ORC. “It’s more about connecting with people over the course of a college career as opposed to just basic skill.”

Another huge asset to the ORC is Adventure WV. This program is designed for incoming freshmen transitioning to college life.

It provides students with the skills needed for success on campus.

Trips are during the summer in the weeks approaching move-in, and serve as class credit for students.

During the week-long excursions, students explore scenic vistas across West Virginia, meet new people and participate in team-building activities.

This student-run organization allows students to relate to their trip leaders and gain role models as they embark on their college journey.

“I was just expecting to meet a few acquaintances

on my Adventure trip,” said Chelsea Walker, a junior at WVU and former Adventure WV participant. “I never expected to grow so close to the people I met through Adventure. I met my roommate and closest friends on my trip, and have kept in touch with so many others.”

The program hasn’t just left an impact on its student participants. Adventure WV leaders can attest to invaluable experience and the positive effect the program has had on their own lives.

“The leadership part of it is one of the biggest benefits to people as individuals and the WVU community,” Hagerty said. “The amount of leadership experience that you get from being a part of these pro-

grams is tremendous.”

The ORC offers more than just outdoor fun.

The opportunity to meet lifelong friends and share new experiences are just few of the great things the ORC can provide for students.

Get involved with one of the many clubs and programs, or set off for a weekend of outdoor adventuring with your friends.

The ORC is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Stop by the ORC’s main office located in the WVU Student Rec Center or visit http://studentreccenter.wvu.edu/outdoor_rec_center for more information. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Diane Sawyer exits as ABC’s evening news anchor NEW YORK (AP) — Diane Sawyer signed off as anchor of ABC’s “World News” on Wednesday, telling viewers that it has been wonderful to be the “home port” of the network’s news team each weeknight.

She will be replaced next week by David Muir. The 68-year-old Sawyer, one of television news’ best-known personalities, has anchored ABC’s flagship newscast since December 2009.

While it’s been known for months that this was Sawyer’s last week as anchor, it wasn’t until she tweeted earlier Wednesday that it became clear she wasn’t anchoring on Thursday and Friday.

On Wednesday’s newscast, she chatted briefly on the set with Muir and took viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour pointing out people who worked at “World News.”

“It has been wonderful to be the home port for the brave

and brilliant forces of ABC News around the world and to feel every single night that you and I were in a conversation about the day together,” she said.

Even when the night’s news is bad, Sawyer said she felt she shared a conviction with viewers that things will get better.

She said of Muir, “he is my friend and you are in strong and steady hands.”

Sawyer isn’t retiring. She

said Wednesday that she will move “down the hall and up the stairs” to a reporting job. She will be expected to compete for big newsmaking interviews at the network, with more room to maneuver now that Barbara Walters isn’t working regularly anymore.

“World News” has been a steady No. 2 in the ratings to NBC’s “Nightly News,” anchored by Brian Williams, for most of Sawyer’s tenure.

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dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Depth of all sides for ‘Bama Heading into Saturday’s matchup against No. 2 Alabama, there are still several uncertainties as to what West Virginia should expect to see from the Crimson Tide’s offense.

Head coach Nick Saban made it clear he won’t be naming a starting quarterback before kickoff, and everyone’s anxious to see what kind of curveballs – if any – first-year offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin might throw at the Mountaineer defense.

Despite all the uncertainty, there are a few things West Virginia fans can expect to see Saturday afternoon.

Alabama features a three-headed monster at running back in T.J. Yeldon, Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake. Yeldon rushed for more than 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons and figures to get the majority of the carries Saturday.

Henry, a former fivestar prospect out of high school, possesses a blend of size, speed and power.

At 6-foot-3, 241 pounds, Henry showcased his skills against Oklahoma in the 2014 Sugar Bowl when he ran rampant all over the Sooners’ defense late in the game.

Drake, who rushed for 694 yards on 92 carries last season, is the speedster of the three backs. Saban said he is also a good receiver, making him a versitile player.

With the uncertainty at quarterback, expect to see a heavy dose of Yeldon, Henry and Drake early and often.

The Crimson Tide also possesses a bevy of playmakers at receiver and tight end. Amari Cooper, who led the team last season with 45 receptions for 736 yards while hindered by a foot injury, might be the best receiver in the nation.

Cooper has the innate ability to stretch defenses and threaten them vertically. With a strongarmed quarterback in Jacob Coker, I expect Kiffin to dial up several deep shots to Cooper.

As a true freshman in 2013, tight end O.J. Howard gave opposing defenses fits. At 6-foot-6, 240 pounds – and with speed like a receiver – Howard causes matchup nightmares.

Alabama will be starting a true freshman at left tackle against the Mountaineers. Cameron Robinson, who checks in at 6-foot-6, 323 pounds, was widely regarded as the best high school prospect in the country last year.

“They say they’re starting a true freshman, then I figured out he was the No. 1 player in the country and he was there all spring, so I really don’t consider him much of a true freshman,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen.

On defense, Saban said the defensive line is more experienced and athletic than last season. Stud defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson is expected to play nose tackle in Alabama’s three-man front against the Mountaineers’ spread offense.

Saban also said the Tide is a little thin at linebacker, but the secondary is more experienced than a year ago.

Alabama’s secondary is anchored by veteran safety Landon Collins. Collins is a gifted athlete with the innate ability to cover receivers and support in run defense. I expect him to be all over the field Saturday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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New ‘Bama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin ready for fresh start

By Connor Murray Sports Editor @ConnorKMurray

Lane Kiffin has been a football coach for nearly half his life. The 39-yearold Alabama offensive coordinator started his college coaching career as an assistant at Colorado State in 1997.

He got his first high-profile job in 2001, when he was hired as the tight ends coach at USC by Pete Carroll – one of the winningest coaches in recent college football history.

After working his way up the coaching ranks at Southern Cal, Kiffin was named the Trojans’ offensive coordinator in 2005.

Kiffin’s career as an offensive coordinator took off like a rocket. Behind quarterback Matt Leinart and running back Reggie Bush, the Trojan offense racked up an average of 580 yards per game and scored 49.1 points per game on

their way to winning a national championship.

That season put Kiffin on the map. He was given the chance to be head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2007, but he couldn’t find any of the success in the NFL that had made him such a hot commodity in the college ranks.

After spending one lessthan-stellar year as the head coach at Tennessee, Kiffin returned to Los Angeles to become Pete Carroll’s successor at USC. He guided the Trojans through one of the more difficult periods in program history, re-establishing USC as a contender in the Pac-12 after NCAA sanctions that stemmed from recruiting violations during his first stint at the school.

While he had some success in his four years as the Trojans’ head coach, Kiffin struggled in his final season and was fired after the

team got off to a poor start in 2013.

He hadn’t done enough to keep his job as a head coach, but talent recognizes talent, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban saw enough in Kiffin to bring him on as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator going into the 2014 season.

Combining Kiffin’s offensive prowess with S a b a n ’s hard-nosed approach could make Alabama’s offense even more difficult for opposing defenses to figure out.

“I think coach Saban has a philosophy of how he wants to play offense.

We expect them to play offense the way Alabama has played since coach Saban has been there. Will coach Kiffin bring in his wrinkles? Absolutely, what they are, we don’t know. It’s the opening game,” said senior associate head coach Tom Bradley.

Kiffin has coached some

of the best wide receiver talent college football has seen in recent memory.

During the 2011 season, two Trojan receivers finished the year with 1,000 yards receiving: Robert Woods and Marqise Lee. Although Alabama has one of the best receivers in the game in senior Amari Cooper, Kiffin and the Tide may be best suited feeding the ball to their trio of talented running backs.

“It’s different. We went back and studied USC film.

We see what they’ve done.

Obviously the No. 1 thing we all know is they’ve got three really good running backs. They can run the football,” said defensive coordinator Tony Gibson.

“They’re going to run zone schemes and power and different stuff like that to get the ball in their hands in different ways with screens and draws.

We have to be prepared for all of it.”

While Kiffin’s track re-

cord speaks for itself, so does Nick Saban’s. He hasn’t built Alabama into the powerhouse that it is by being a laissez-faire leader.

His handprints are all over every aspect of his program. West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen said he expects that won’t change just because there is a new offensive coordinator patrolling the Crimson Tide sideline.

“To me, with coach (Lane) Kiffin – I’ve known coach Kiffin for a long time – he has a great history of being able to coach some pretty good offenses.

I don’t think what they do offensively is going to change a whole bunch,” he said.

“Coach Saban has an idea of what he wants to do on all three sides of the ball within in his program, and they have fantastic players around him.” connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

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Lambert to use confidence in 2014

By Anthony Pecoraro Associate Sports Editor @PecoraroWVUNews

Even after successfully connecting on 17 of 23 field goals during his redshirt freshman season in 2013, West Virginia kicker Josh Lambert said his confidence in his playing ability now, as opposed to a year ago, is not even comparable.

Lambert said it wasn’t until he kicked the 34-yard game-winning field goal at TCU to send WVU back to Morgantown victorious in a 30-27 overtime win that his confidence was where he needed it to be.

“At the beginning of last year, I was kind of iffy,” Lambert said. “I would question myself if it came down to it (and ask myself if I) would be able to come through, and then as the year progressed, we (eventually played) TCU. “Before the TCU field goal, I knew I was ready for it, and I was hoping that he (Jaden Oberkrom) missed his so I could go out there and get my chance to make mine.”

Lambert took advantage

of his opportunity to win the game for the Mountaineers, which led him to being named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week.

“That was my first gamewinner ever,” he said. “Not even in high school.”

Now, entering his second season as the primary kicker for West Virginia, special teams coordinator Joe DeForest said Lambert could reach new heights in 2014, especially with his health being far better this year.

“He was hurt last year.

He had a groin and another muscle that was bothering him,” he said. “He kicked about 75 percent.

“He loves to kick. He

loves to warm up. Well, that tears his body down.

His leg strength is the best it’s ever been. I think that comes with strength and conditioning, and it comes with not kicking as much.”

Lambert said he was over kicking in 2013, which led to fatigue as the season kept progressing. However, he said he’s learned from his mistakes in 2013 and will hopefully be more successful this season.

“I was being too hard on myself mentally, so I had to get my confidence back because I know I’m better than that,” he said. “Being a kicker, you’re going to miss – everyone’s not perfect all the time. So when you do miss, you have to be able

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to shrug it off.

“I know what to expect of the football season, and I know what to expect from the games (and) the preparation leading up to the game,” he said.

Entering Saturday’s season opener against No. 2 Alabama, Lambert said

he’ll be ready to go at any time during the game – even if it’s for another game-winner.

“I think it’s just an experience thing, and now I know if I’m put out there I can come through,” he said. anthony.pecoraro@mail.wvu.edu

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Johnny Manziel is ready to step into the starting quarterback role for the Cleveland Browns in 2014.

CLEVELAND (AP) – The Browns, unspeakably miserable for years, have a major buzz about them. It may soon become deafening.

The Dawg Pound is barking - and some of its more rabid members are begging – for Johnny Manziel.

With starter Brian Hoyer

on the sideline wearing a baseball cap and watching last week, Manziel, the Browns’ rookie quarterback with the quick feet, rocket arm and penchant for partying, scrambled, pump-faked and launched himself into the end zone for his first touchdown as a pro.

C l e v e l a n d ’s c ro w d

roared as if it won the Super Bowl.

Manziel popped to his feet, and Johnny Football, love him or hate him, flashed the signature “money” sign he made famous during two memorable seasons at Texas A&M. As he rubbed his fingers together, thousands

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of Browns fans in No. 2 jerseys, mimicked his gesture.

“That’s for those guys,” Manziel said afterward.

“It’s not for me.”

But it’s all about Johnny, 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, man of the people and maybe the one who delivers Cleveland from football purgatory.

The Browns drafted Manziel in the first round with an eye toward the future, and it may be much closer than anyone thought. Manziel will begin the season as Cleveland’s No. 2 quarterback behind Hoyer, who fought his way back from offseason knee surgery and did just enough in training camp to hang on to the starting job.

Hoyer’s got the job, but he won’t have much security if he doesn’t win.

Cleveland’s difficult early schedule – Pittsburgh, New Orleans and Baltimore before the bye – will make that even tougher.

First-year coach Mike Pettine plans to install a package of plays for the mobile Manziel, and it won’t be shocking if both quarterbacks play in the opener against the Steelers.

Manziel’s getting better. He’s adjusting to the speed of the game, making better downfield reads and doesn’t seem intimidated by anything. Maybe because he’s been inside a searing public spotlight for so long, he seems immune to the pressure. He expects to succeed - even in Cleveland, where quar-

terbacks are chewed up and spit out annually.

His time is coming.

“I don’t look at is as I was drafted to come in Day 1 and save the franchise,’’ he said. “For me, there’s no pressure, there’s no timetable. It’s to continue to develop, get smarter, get better, and whenever that time is, I’ll go out there and play football like I’ve been doing for the past years of my life.”

All eyes will be on Manziel, wherever he is, and here are some other things to watch with the Browns: NATIVE SON: Hoyer’s a great story. Nice guy. Hard worker. As a kid, he went to Browns games with his dad and he’s now living out his boyhood dream.

Unfortunately, unless he emerges from the first three games with at least two wins, Pettine could switch to Manziel. Hoyer has defied long odds before – he was waived by three teams in nine months – and the 28-yearold doesn’t have the luxury of time.

PETTINE’S TURN: The only thing the Browns discard as quickly as quarterbacks are coaches. Pettine is Cleveland’s third in three years and seventh since 1999. Billionaire owner Jimmy Haslam fired Rob Chudzinski after one season, canning him shortly after the 2013 finale in Pittsburgh.

This is Pettine’s first head coaching gig since high school, and the man nicknamed ‘’Blunt Force Trauma’’ better be ready to take some hits.

P L A Y M A K E R S WANTED: Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon’s indefinite suspension leaves Cleveland’s offensive cupboard bare. Gordon led the league in yards receiving last season, and defenses have to account for No. 12 every time he’s on the field. Without him, the Browns don’t have a deep threat capable of stretching teams beyond comfort.

Tight end Jordan Cameron may find it tougher to find open space. WR Miles Austin, slowed by hamstring injuries in two of the past three seasons in Dallas, could help fill the void, but he’s not Gordon.

ZONING OUT: Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan’s running game is based on a zone-blocking scheme his dad, Mike, helped devise in Denver.

With Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas, elite center Alex Mack and impressive rookie guard Joel Bitonio, the Browns have good pieces up front to open gaps for RB Ben Tate, signed as a free agent from the Texans.

The Browns are counting on their running game – and an attacking defense – to keep them competitive.

SLOW STARTS: The Browns are just 1-14 in season openers since 1999. Too often, that first loss has been followed by many more. Cleveland has had only two winning seasons (2002, 2007) in its expansion era and the Browns have lost at least 10 games in 12 of the past 15 seasons.

Clippers sign Rivers to 5-year extension LOS ANGELES (AP) – Doc Rivers is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers for another five years.

In Steve Ballmer’s first big move since taking over as the new owner, he gave Rivers a contract extension through the 2018-19 season.

Ballmer said Wednesday it was one of his top priorities to ensure that Rivers remains as the long-term leader of the team. Rivers was a stabilizing force for the franchise during the upheaval created by former owner Donald Sterling’s racist remarks that led to his ouster after 33 years of ownership.

“Not only is Doc one of the best coaches and executives in the game, but he continually embodies the hardcore, committed and resilient character

and winning culture that the Clippers represent,” Ballmer said, repeating the “hardcore” theme he uttered during last week’s fan rally.

Interim CEO Dick Parsons testified during Sterling’s court battle with his estranged wife to keep the team, saying Rivers would quit if Sterling was successful.

“I didn’t think I was going to have to, honestly,” Rivers said last week. “But I think a lot of us would have been willing to, for sure.”

Now, Rivers can settle in knowing he has a new owner who is passionate about the game and eager to support the team.

“With Steve’s leadership, we have this opportunity to be this great organization,” Rivers said last

week. “That’s probably what makes me the most excited because I know if you get that part right, the basketball part will become easier in some ways, and that’s good.”

Rivers joined the team in June 2013 and added president of basketball operations to his responsibilities two months ago.

The 52-year-old coach guided the Clippers to the best record in franchise history at 57-25 and a second straight Pacific Division title last season. They lost to Oklahoma City in the second round of the playoffs.

Rivers has a career regular-season record of 644498 and a 70-64 playoff mark, with previous head coaching stints in Boston, where he won the 2008 NBA title, and Orlando.

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Women’s soccer

Abam knows expectations are high early on by ryan petrovich sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The transition from high school sports to Division-I college sports is not easy.

It’s even more difficult when you’re joining a team that’s claimed three straight conference titles and is considered one of the nation’s best women’s soccer programs.

True freshman Michaela Abam is in her first year at West Virginia, but even as a freshman, she’s seeing significant playing time.

Abam, a midfielder and

defender, was recruited out of Texas where she was the No.3 player in the Texas region and the No. 6 defender nationally.

Abam said even though WVU’s been such a successful program over the years, head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown was a big selling point for her to come to WVU. Now, Izzo-Brown is putting her trust in the young defender as Abam has seen a lot of playing time in West Virginia’s first two games of the season. In the Mountaineers’ loss to Penn State, Abam saw 33

minutes of action, while she saw 24 minutes in the team’s win over Missouri.

“There’s a lot of freshman jitters,” Izzo-Brown said. “You’re in training camp for that long and, then all of a sudden, it’s game time and I think there were nerves that people were dealing with.”

Having ample playing time under her belt, Abam said it’s become a confidence booster for her.

When she first took the field in a West Virginia jersey, she said – with a big smile – it felt “pretty good.”

“It’s kind of like a crest

type feeling, representing the school and the state and what not, it was nice, it was enjoyable.” she said.

Izzo-Brown said she knows she’s asking a lot from such a young player, but she’s impressed with how Abam has conducted herself.

“Michaela is just so versatile as a freshman coming in,” she said. “She’s 17-years-old and I’m asking a lot of her (and) quick, but Michaela’s done nothing but what I’ve asked of her and what the staff has asked of her. I’m pretty proud (of ) how Michaela’s

handled her freshman year thus far.”

Abam does a variety of things well, as Izzo-Brown said she brings a lot of creativity to the field.

“She’s very, very relaxed,” she said. “She doesn’t panic under pressure and composure is really important.”

Right from the get-go, West Virginia’s schedule hasn’t been easy. The Mountaineers began the season against No. 11 Penn State and are now returning for a home opener against a previously ranked Duke team. The

competition is stiff, and it can be a lot for a freshman to take in.

Even though Duke will be no easy task, Abam said she is excited to play in front of the home crowd Friday. Abam said she saw the Mountaineers play Texas Tech last year, but this will be her first feel of what it’s like to take the field.

The Mountaineers and Blue Devils will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Wiggins, new Wolves receive warm welcome in MN FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.

(AP) – Andrew Wiggins spent the previous month seemingly in hiding, sidestepping questions about a trade that was all but finished and coming to the realization he was not going to be teammates with LeBron James.

On Tuesday – finally – Wiggins and the rest of the new Minnesota Timberwolves got to address the issue head on and have their moment in the sun.

The Timberwolves unveiled the bounty they got for All-Star Kevin Love at the Minnesota State Fair, and Wiggins wore an earto-ear smile for most of the day as hundreds of fans followed him around the fairgrounds. It was a warm welcome after the disappointment of being drafted No. 1 overall by Cleveland, only to be shipped out when the Cavaliers decided to acquire the veteran Love to help James chase down a championship.

“It’s been a crazy summer, really up and down.

Kind of lost, not really knowing where I’m going,” Wiggins said. “But I

wanted to play for a team that wanted me. I felt the love as soon as I got off the plane at the airport, so it’s all good now. I’m excited for this season.”

Wiggins made the remarks while sitting on a stage with Anthony Bennett and Thaddeus Young – the two other players that came to Minnesota in the three-team blockbuster – and Timberwolves first-round draft pick Zach LaVine.

Truth be told, Wiggins has known for weeks that he was never going to play for the Cavs – becoming just the second No. 1 overall pick since the NBAABA merger in 1976 to be traded without ever playing a game for the team that drafted him. But a seldom-used rule in the collective bargaining agreement prevented the deal from being consummated for 30 days.

“I’ve been hearing all the talks for a while now,” said Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in 2013. “So me being here in Minnesota, it’s a great (state).

It’s a great fan base, great team coming up where

everybody’s young. We have some vets, too. I’m just here to learn from everybody.”

Reports leaked out long before the deadline that the deal was agreed upon and Wiggins had to make a couple of awkward promotional appearances where he bobbed and weaved around questions about his uncertain future. When it was made official, Wiggins had to hear about moving from a team that expected to contend for a title with the NBA’s best player on board to a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs in 10 years.

For a 19-year-old, that could be tough to swallow.

“For me it’s not really hard to accept it,” Wiggins said flatly. “I’m the type of guy that I go to where I’m needed. I go to where I’m wanted, really. That’s what I like.’’

He handed out autographed photos at the fair and was followed from station to station by dozens of giddy fans. Wiggins and LaVine went down a giant slide, Bennett ate some deep fried alligator meat and Young reveled

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Former Kansas star Andrew Wiggins said he’s excited for his first NBA season.

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Jeter recalls day he and Rivera were sent down DETROIT (AP) – It’s the type of anecdote that sounds like an urban legend: The New York Yankees once sent Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera down to the minors at the same time?

Jeter remembers, all right – because that demotion in 1995 came right as he was preparing to play in his home state of Michigan for the first time as a major leaguer.

“I had ever ything packed and ready to come to Detroit, had family and friends coming,” Jeter said.

“Then we got demoted to Triple-A.” Nearly two decades later, Jeter was in Detroit on Tuesday, reminiscing a bit about his connection to Michigan before the Yankees played the opener of a three-game series against the Tigers. Barring a postseason matchup, this is Jeter’s final appearance in Detroit before he retires after this season. The Tigers plan to honor him before

Wednesday night’s game.

Michigan has always been a special place to Jeter, who was born in New Jersey but went to Kalamazoo Central High School, about 140 miles west of Detroit.

“My dad was a big Tiger fan, he was a big Lions fan,” Jeter said. “Because I was born in Jersey, I think I leaned towards Yankees, but I was a big University of Michigan fan. I still am today.”

In June 1995, Jeter had only a handful of games under his belt when the Yankees hosted Seattle.

Jeter started at shortstop, and Rivera – the future closer – was New York’s starting pitcher. Rivera didn’t make it through the third inning, but the Yankees did win 10-7.

The team went to Detroit. Jeter and Rivera went to the minors.

“Mo gave it up that last game. He was a starter, so he gave it up. I think we won that game, and they

sent me down,” Jeter recalled. “I think I was guilty by association. They sent us down. Our bags were packed and we were going to Detroit, so there was a lot of family and friends that had to change their plans.”

Jeter, of course, would go on to play plenty of games in Detroit, and the 40-yearold shortstop is one of a dwindling number of active players who played at Tiger Stadium before Comerica Park opened in 2000.

“I liked old Tiger Stadium, because you had right field, that sort of overhung in the outfield, so you can hit balls that appeared to be outs and end up being home runs,” Jeter said. “It was fun to play in the old Tiger Stadium because, just when I was a kid, I used to go and watch games there.

“It seemed like every year, wait for a Yankee game, and we’d make the trip to Detroit and go watch.”