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WEDNESDAY WVU is hosting Morgantown Overdose Awareness Day. Students may visit the Gluck Theatre in the Mountainlair to hear representatives share their stories of addiction and recovery at 7 p.m.
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WVU named No.2 Party School BY RHETT ZILLINGER ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR
West Virginia University has, once again, been ranked a top party school in the nation for 2017, coming in at No. 2 overall in a ranking by The Princeton Review. “It definitely lives up to the reputation, anytime you can party on a Monday and Tuesday,” said Oterrious Diggins, a senior marketing student. “As you get older you learn to calm down, but with all the new kids coming in they want to uphold the reputation.” WVU was only beat out by the University of Madison-Wisconsin. WVU is no stranger to being highly
ranked on the list, placing in the top 10 for Best Party School the past five years by The Princeton Review. More notably WVU has placed first on the list in both 2013 and 2008. John Bolt, director of University Relations, was not surprised, nor concerned by the rankings. “What Dr. (Gordon)Gee has said, ‘We work hard, (and) we play hard, but smart.’ We are doing that,” Bolt said. “This is a place where you can be a complete person and not get so wrapped up into one side of yourself.” The Princeton Review is a college services website that helps students with tutoring, college admissions, test prep and col-
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lege reviews. “I think it’s funny that this gets so much attention. It’s not a scientific survey, it’s an internet poll,” he said. “We’ve been there before, we’ll probably be there again. It’s all reputation.” This year’s list was compiled through an online survey of 143,000 students at the 381 schools from The Princeton Review’s list of 381 Best Schools. The survey asked students questions about academics/administration, college life on campus, their fellow students and about themselves. Students answer by selecting one of five answers across a scale, and then the website ranks the schools
based on a metric comparing the student scores of their opinions in the survey. “I think in many ways we have turned a corner. I think many students, especially upperclassmen appreciate the (party) reputation less and less,” Bolt added. “The fact of the matter is, if you look at what the University has accomplished surrounding research, it is clear that our academics are also rated among the best.”
Top 5 Party Schools According to Princeton Review
1. University of Wisconsin at Madison 2. West Virginia University 3. University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
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4 | NEWS
WEDNESDAY AUG. 31, 2016
Overcoming addiction
WVU student opens up about past addiction and how it affects her now BY TAYLOR AMBROSE CORRESPONDENT
In a simple grey flannel and blue jean shorts, Makalynn Powell walked into the 2nd floor lounge completely at ease with confidence. “I wasn’t comfortable sharing my story at first,” she confided. “The culture that has been cultivated here looks down on people like me, unfortunately. I don’t knock on anyone for it but for a long time I didn’t want anyone to know I was an addict because of the stigma that society has placed on people like me.” At around 13 years old, Powell began experimenting with drugs right here in Morgantown, her home-
town, seeking an escape from the difficulties of her life and a place where she could fit in or belong. The need for an escape became more regular. The desire for a high became more frequent. And before long, she was addicted. “I was introduced to this college party scene at a very young age which is what kind of spiraled my addiction. Once I started using drugs, I felt like I had a place—like I belonged somewhere,” she said. “But eventually—I’m still not even sure how or when— it got to the point where life without drugs was absolutely unbearable. I did things that, looking back now, I can’t imagine myself doing.” Powell is among thou-
sands in West Virginia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Virginia leads the nation in drug overdose deaths. In 2014, there were 35.5 deaths for every 100,000 people. Luckily, she was not a part of that statistic. “A local organization here in Morgantown, Morgantown Area Youth Service Project, intervened,” she said with a soft smile. “My mom had reached out because she knew something was going on but of course I was denying it to the end of the Earth. I was put into a six month program in Preston County. The day I got home from that I went to my first Narcotics Anonymous meeting. I was the only one there
under 50,” she laughed. “I thought that I didn’t belong there but then I realized that our stories and struggles were very similar.” Although Powell has been clean for four years, she explained that addiction is not a phase, but a disease that lasts a lifetime. “I can’t say I don’t have bad days,” she said. “It could be something as huge as the death of a friend or as small as stubbing my toe that will make me want to get high. I have a lifelong chronic disease that I will have to fight the rest of my life.” Through her inspiring perseverance, her story is changing lives. Her passion for WVU’s Collegiate Recovery program is evident. The program’s ultimate
goal is to make sobriety the norm here in Morgantown, and that those who struggle with substance abuse will know there is a safe place where they can get help. She said the culture in Morgantown and WVU have made it extremely hard for Powell to be treated like any other student who isn’t an addict. The way people have treated her upon finding out she is an addict has motivated her to break the stigma and help others who are put down for their struggles. “I don’t want anyone to feel that way—that isolation, that loneliness, that hopelessness,” she said. “I don’t want people to feel the stigma society places on addicts—that you’re
a junkie in an alleyway, homeless and dirty. That’s not true at all.” Powell emphasized that addicts come from all walks of life, and it should be known that addiction does not discriminate. As the interview came to an end, she pondered the question, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” “Hopefully clean,” she eventually said. Powell and a panel of other representatives will be sharing their story Wednesday at 7:00p.m. in the Gluck Theatre at the Mountainlair in observance of Morgantown Overdose Awareness Day.
Drug overdose deaths in WV 2010-2014 BY CAITY COYNE EDITORINCHIEF
West Virginia leads the nation in drug overdose deaths, according to data from the Center for Disease Control. The Mountain State sees 35.5 overdose fatalities per 100,000 residents, almost triple the national average of 14.7 deaths per 100,000 people. After a report was released by nonprofit organizations Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation last year, Dr. Rahal Gupta, West Virginia’s state health officer, explained a multitude of reasons why the state stands where it does nationally for overdoses— poor education, social isolation because of the state terrain and limited substance abuse programs, among other issues.
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OPINION
Morgantown sounds off Being the #2 party school in the nation
The Princeton Review is back with the 2017 edition’s rankings for the top party schools in the nation. Rankings are based on survey responses from students detailing alcohol use and time spent studying for classes, among many other metrics. Morgantown is no stranger to a party reputation, or the Princeton Review’s upper echelon of party. WVU earned a high ranking yet again, this time placing second. What does Morgantown have to say about it? “I feel that it may give the school a bad image, and attract kids who are only looking to party...(It’s a) bad stigma, because at the end of the day it is still a school.” -Mathew Darling, Sophomore
“If you want to party you can go out and get drunk all the time, but if you don’t want to you can hang low and hang out with friends. At the end of the day, it’s not that big of a deal.” -Ja k e Gilinsky, Sophomore
“For St. Patrick’s Day and FallFest it is pretty wild, but I feel like every school has a party you can go to whenever you want. We might be the second wildest, but I think it’s just the videos that make it seem that way.” -Christine Botelho, Senior
Gameday traditions Sept. 3 is projected to be a clear day, with temperatures hovering consistently in the 70’s, and also one of the loudest and most exciting days this campus will see in a long time. That’s right, the holiest day of the year for college football fans all over the country is right around the corner: Gameday. With the Mountaineers set to take on Missouri at Milan Puskar Stadium, students and fans alike will rush to gather and sport their blue and gold. Along with their jerseys (and alcohol), fans will also be bringing their own traditions to the parking lot for celebrating. What are some of the Gameday traditions around our campus? “Country Roads is my favorite, we always want to hear that when we are leaving the stadium. I (also) enjoy the pregame show from the band. I’ve been watching those all week getting ready for the first game because they always make me emotional, and when I’m on the field I’ve got to be able to control that” -Troy Clemons, The Mountaineer
“A cool thing the cheerleaders get to do is go out with the Mountaineer and walk to all the different tailgates, you get to be real personal with all the people.” -Sam Hait, Junior, WVU Cheerleader
“My favorite Gameday tradition is definitely tailgating. It’s always fun seeing people come from all over.” -Brian Page, Junior
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CULTURE
Would you pay for cable? WVU student body responds. BY EMILY ZEKONIS CORRESPONDENT Before people boasted about how many episodes of “Orange is the New Black” they binged watched on Netflix, there was a service playing season premieres as they released. It showed the breaking news, and allowed us to brag about how many channels we had, despite only watching about three of them. That was called cable, and it still exists. According to a poll, a majority of students on campus still have cable, but don’t use it. For some, watching shows on an actual television may seem like a strange concept, but for others cable is still part of their daily entertainment. To determine how present cable TV use is in the daily lives of West Virginia University students, the poll was run to see who has cable and
whether or not it is utilized. “We have cable in our dorm so I brought my own TV,” said Summit Hall resident Sydney Westfall. “I use it as background noise most of the time, but sometimes there are things I want to see live or don’t want to wait for it to come out on Neflix. It’s nice, but I don’t really need it.” Sydney is part of the 40 percent of surveyed students who reported they have and use their cable access. Most in her category actually live in apartments, and pay for cable, despite it costing money outside of rent. “There is absolutely no need for it,” said Emily Burkett, another residence hall dweller. “My parents asked me if I wanted a TV and I wouldn’t even consider it. I have Netflix to catch up on the two shows I watch and that’s all I need.” Fifty-six percent of sur-
veyed students also fall into the same category as Emily— those who have the ability to access cable TV, but do not. Most of these students live in the residence halls, and nearly all of them responded with there being no need for cable because of Netflix, or other streaming services. The 4 percent of surveyed students who did not have access to cable at all agreed wifi was the only thing they needed to have a similar experience. All these students were living in off-campus housing and the cost was not covered by their rent so they simply do without. Here at WVU each student residence hall is equipped with cable TV accessibility through a jumper cable and a wall outlet, via College Cable network and, in Oakland Hall, Comcast Cable network. These services come at no extra charge outside of the usual housing costs for stu-
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dents, excluding the price of a TV students must provide themselves.
While most students “cut the cable” when they arrived at college, some students do
still utilize the 112 channels offered by the University, or an outside cable service.
WVU Organic Farm offers gardening tips BY FAISAL HUSAIN CORRESPONDENT
Having a variety of local perennial flowers found throughout the state, the West Virginia University Organic Agricultural Research Farm Field Day bloomed during its presentation involving general public and home gardening tips. With a variety of tips for those who wish to pursue gardening, the field day offered advice for
every aspect of the hobby. A major tip for beginner gardeners or those who simply have a few pots on their porch is to plan ahead and have a variety of plants that bloom in the spring as well as the winter. Also, in order to to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects that are desired in every garden, the presentation suggested to add perennial flowers. Along with that, herbs from the mint, mustard and dill fam-
ilies bring insects that combat pests without adding damaging chemicals.
West Virginia has a large variety of native plants that are useful in any garden.
When it comes to adding flowers to a garden, the presenters advised those attending to avoid using generic flowers such as roses. Instead, consider the great spectrum of native species available in the state. Not only are they readily available at cheaper prices, but they can be grown by novice gardeners. West Virginian hybrid shrubs and small fruit trees are other native plants which grow
well. Figs would be a great example of this, since they can be planted in pots and are self-pollinating. However, these must remain inside during the winter so they do not die from frost. In West Virginia, there are many forgotten fruits which can be planted and grow well. This includes elderberry, hazelnut and honeyberry, a hybrid of honeysuckle and blueberry. It’s never too late to take up a new hobby.
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Inside U92 News
When a player goes down on Mountaineer gameday, athletic trainers are the first to respond. They specialize in helping athletes recover from injuries and spend as much time on the field as possible. Allison Hetrick, a professor the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, sat down with The DA to talk about the importance of athletic trainers in
Allison Hetrick, M. ED, ATC, CSCS Assistant Athletic Trainer
sports.
Q. What makes you passionate about being an athletic trainer? A: Sports are really cool because I think they’re a microcosm of what life is. The more you put into it, the harder you work, no matter how talented you are, or intelligent, or whatever it is, it has a lot more to do with your attitude and your work ethic. It’s kind of rewarding to be part of somebody’s journey when they are trying so hard to reach a certain goal and then they reach the olympics. It’s those kinds of things you understand because you’ve sat there and you’ve watched them train and train and train to get to that pinacle of trying to win something. It’s amazing what you can learn about people in general just watching people go through that experience. Q: What is Mountaineer football gameday like for the athletic trainers on the field? A: We’re spending all of our time trying to make sure all of the players can be in the game for as long as they can. We try to do things to prevent injuries, so some students are running water and pushing fluids. We’re also checking on the bench for injuries, people who may not have said anything, or maybe look like they are trying to hide something. We are always looking for blood, because a player can get pulled from a football game because you have blood on your jersey.
Q: Football can be a rough sport, and concussions, among other injuries, are common. How do you detect when someone is injured and hiding it? A: We spend a lot of time paying attention during games, because you never know when somebody is going to get a concussion or something and they don’t realize they got hit or they don’t tell anybody. There’s actually a spotter in the pressbox as well who is supposed to call down if somebody took a bad hit. Q: What is the role of an athletic trainer when someone gets hurt? A: When you’re watching the Mountaineer Football game and someone gets hurt on the field, we’re the people who run out and take care of them. So we’re sort of the medical professionals who work with the teams. When they announce someone has torn their ACL, we’re probably the first ones who looked at them, tested them and gotten them to the doctor when they need to go. Q: What sports have you worked with as an athletic trainer? A: I’ve worked in Division 15 athletics for 15 years, so that’s 15 years of travelling to a lot of other major institutions, and in that process you get to meet a lot of really cool people. I’ve worked with professional athletes in every sport, so I’ve had major league baseball all-stars, I’ve had NFL Superbowl champions, basketball players, gymnasts who may have tried out for the Olympics, and technically I’ve even worked with professional crossfitters. It’s just a wide variety.
Hi, readers! I’m Melanie Smith, the News Director at your campus radio station, U92. I’m writing this week to fill you in on the process U92 news staff must go through in order to report the news to the Morgantown community every day, every week. First, I will introduce you to the news staff and explain what we are aiming to achieve this year. The U92 News Staff serves the purpose to bring local, state and national news
to the Morgantown community and West Virginia University campus. We are constantly researching top stories, broadcasting every hour and brainstorming innovative ways we can fill you in on what is happening in the world today. The News Staff goes live every hour with a news update on what is happening in the town, state and country. We also air a live news talk show, Feedback, where members of our staff bring professionals from the community on the airwaves to discuss controversial issues affecting you. We produce our own packages and podcasts on topics that you care about. This year, we began a mentorship with the Morgantown office of West Virginia Public Broadcast, allowing us
to work with the News Director, Jesse Wright, on our stories and the process of editing. I’ve been apart of the staff since my first semester at the University and formerly produced the show Feedback before working my way up to becoming the News Director. The radio station has provided me not only experience in my future career field, but also a place that resembles “home.” I hang out there basically any free moment I have because of the positive influence the station has on me. If you listen and are interested in becoming apart of our family, tune in and keep an eye out for hiring in the Spring semester. Until then, I hope you give us a listen.
Blind Pilot possesses a “unique style” BY JORDAN FOWLER
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Q&A
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Through the mass of indie pop bands out there, Blind Pilot has recently come into the spotlight. Their newest album, And Then Like Lions, was released Aug. 12, after a five year gap from their previous album We Are the Tide in 2011. The band has three albums to show for its eight years of work. Blind Pilot began as a simple duo of vocalist Israel Nebeker and drummer Ryan Dobrowski who completed their initial
tour through Washington and California by bicycle. Blind Pilot has since grown to a total of six members, and that growth has become apparent in their music. Each of the band’s albums offers a slightly different sound, while still maintaining distinct “Blind Pilot” elements at their core. Like many indie artists, Blind Pilot does not pull in a massive following, but possesses a unique style. The band’s musical style is lyrically focused. Vocalist Israel Nebeker writes songs that are poetic and emotional.
Blind Pilot’s lyrics are thoughtful, heartfelt and thought-provoking. Each album is a journey in itself, each individual song paints a different scene and evokes a different feeling, but all thematically tied together. The albums boast heavy folk influences and soft, smooth instrumentals, ranging from light rock to quiet jazz to acoustic folksy rhythms. For the music buff and the casual listener, something great can be found in the music of Blind Pilot.
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Best (and worst) case scenarios for WVU Football BY CHRIS JACKSON SPORTS EDITOR
Best Case Scenario 1. Everything comes together for Dana Holgorsen’s program in year five of being a Big 12 member. Having a full roster of scholarship players leads to a much-needed deeper roster, one that goes a long way in a high-profile conference. Having the depth makes replacing last season’s No. 2 defense in the conference much easier, starting nine seniors and two juniors in the season opener. That’s a substantial improvement compared to when they first joined the conference, playing more freshmen back in 2012.
2. Skyler Howard throws for over 3,600 yards—nearly 500 yards over his total from last year—making his way into the top half of the Big 12 quarterback rankings. His continuous work with the receivers in the offseason pays off, helping the Mountaineers offense average around 40 points per game (a six point increase from 2015). 3. Rushel Shell has a breakout senior season, making it a seamless transition following the departure of Big 12 rushing champion Wendell Smallwood. Shell ends up rushing for over 1,000 yards and finds his way into the NFL Draft. 4. True freshman Kennedy McKoy and junior
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Skyler Howard runs for a first down during last season’s 41-17 victory over Liberty. college transfer Justin Crawford both burst onto the scene behind Shell, creating one of the more dynamic backfields in the conference. They combine for more than 800 yards, getting coaches and Mountaineer fans excited about the future. What Happens: West
Virginia finishes 10-2—its first 10-win regular season since 2007—vying for a spot in a New Year’s Six Bowl. It keeps itself in Big 12 title contention all season long, beating the likes of Oklahoma and TCU at home en route to a second place finish. Dana Holgorsen signs a
long, deserved contract extension after posting one of the program’s top seasons in a decade. Worst Case Scenario It’s hard to envision a 6-6 season for the Mountaineers, but here’s the worst-case scenario: 1. The defense has trouble adjusting to life with a new crop of starters. The secondary struggles against prolific offenses and can’t force as many takeaways as it likes, an aspect it’s worked on throughout the offseason. 2. Drops continue to plague the receivers, halting drives and taking the offense out of rhythm. They lower Howard’s completion percentage to the same as last year
(54.8 percent), limiting the offense to just over 30 points per game. 3.Rushel Shell struggles to find consistency in the backfield, forcing the Mountaineers to promote either McKoy and/ or Crawford to replace him. Both show flashes of brilliance, but it’s hard to get the run game flowing. What Happens: WVU ends up struggling during the nonconference schedule, barely escaping past Missouri and suffering a two-touchdown defeat to BYU. It rides to a difficult 0-2 start in Big 12 play before notching its first conference victory, an upset over top 10 foe TCU. It finishes with a 6-6 overall record, squeezing its way into a Bowl game.
Behind Santos, WVU carries two capable goalies BY JOEL NORMAN SPORTS WRITER
The West Virginia men’s soccer team entered the 2016 season with three goalkeepers battling for the starting job. The problem was, none of them had ever played a second in Morgantown before. That’s because the goalie depth chart consists of two transfers and a redshirt freshman. Last season, the Mountaineers had Alec Boemer and Daniel Diaz as their
keepers. The two combined for a 1.75 goals against average and four shutouts. One of those two transfers, junior Jose Santos, got the nod in net for both of the Mountaineers’ games last weekend. Santos gave up two goals in a loss to No. 9 Seattle on Aug. 26, then shut out No. 7 Georgetown on Aug. 28. Remarkably, Santos did not see a shot on net against the Hoyas. Before the season started, head coach Marlon LeBlanc was mum on who he thought would take over as the starter.
“We have three new guys battling for time in there this season,” LeBlanc said in an interview with http:// WVUsports.com. “Two of those players redshirted last season, Stephen Banick and Konrad Dziedzic. They’re back and vying for the No. 1 spot, along with Jose Santos. We’re looking forward to that competition for those three to really battle it out for the No. 1 shirt.” Santos’s aforementioned successful start is not surprising, considering that he only gave up four goals in
nine games while also recording three shutouts last season at Tyler Community College in Texas. Santos will likely get the nod Saturday night against Princeton in the home opener. If Santos has a bad game in net, then who is the next man up? Dziedzic was recruited to come to West Virginia and it’s the only university he knows. Dziedzic earned a number of honors in high school, including an invitation to the men’s national under 18 soccer team.
Fellow goalie, Banick, transferred to WVU after previously playing at Wingate University. Banick recorded seven shutouts in 2014 at Wingate before sitting out 2015 after transferring to West Virginia. Should Santos go down due to injury or inefficiency, Banick is more likely to step up and become the starting keeper. When LeBlanc chose to start the year with Santos he was saying that he valued experience. If that trend continues, Banick is the guy. The bright side of having
three keepers competing with no prior experience of playing soccer at West Virginia is that the competition between them all will bring out the best keeper for the team. The competition won’t end after this season either; all are underclassmen and will return next season unless they are removed from the team or choose to transfer. Santos has earned the starting spot for now. If he falters, the two keepers behind him will be hungry to replace him.
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#88 Kadeisha Buchanan: Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
Foster shows promise BY NEEL MADHAVAN SPORTS WRITER
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• No goals have been scored on WVU with Buchanan on the pitch. • WVU’s defense allowed only two shots on goal vs. No. 8 Clemson • Scored the decisive goal vs. Saint Francis (PA)
Freshman goalkeeper Rylee Foster is learning about what it takes to compete at the collegiate level for the No. 4 ranked West Virginia University women’s soccer team. Communication is key as a goalkeeper. The defensive back line and the goalkeeper always need to be in constant communication so that they can cover one another when facing an attack from the opposing team. “Coming into camp I was actually told I needed to speak more, so I’ve been working on that a lot. Going into Penn State, it was very loud,” Foster said. “The atmosphere was loud, so I had to be louder. I lost my voice, but it was worth it. I mean, talking to my back line was very important, keeping it organized with so many attackers coming from behind. I had to make sure they knew what was going on at all times because I’m their eyes and ears really, and I can see the whole field, while they can’t al-
ways see everything.” On the other hand, something that Foster isn’t lacking is confidence, and the confidence that her fellow Mountaineer teammates have in her despite her youth. “I’ve known Rylee for a really long time now,” said sophomore defender Bianca St. Georges. “She’s a great player, very versatile with her feet and her hands, and having her back there she has such a strong voice, and she knows how to control her back line, and so I think that’s really good for us. Even though she’s a freshman, but we’re all there for her. We’re going to support her no matter what. We want her to play her game.” Like a number of her fellow teammates, Foster is from Canada, and has played on a number of Canadian national teams, including the U-17 (under 17) and U-20 (under 20) teams, racking up a number of awards and medals in the process. But ultimately, Foster’s goal is to someday crack the Canadian national team’s first team roster.
“So far, there’s a lot of similarities, but the speed it plays is a little bit different,” Foster said. “In college, you have the ability to freely play, and it’s a lot more competitive. There’s not always these crazy formations you have to follow the way you do in an international game. When you go to a game, there’s an objective, you want to win and you get a reward for winning.” After winning the starting goalkeeper job in the offseason, Foster has made 11 saves in three games of action, with nine of those coming in the 1-1 double overtime draw against No. 6 Penn State. She, with the help of the West Virginia back line, tallied her second clean sheet of the season in the 1-0 win over No. 8 Clemson last weekend. In the long term, Foster wants to try to break the school’s clean sheets, or shutouts, record of 14 in a season and 44 in a career, both set by Kerri Butler in 2010. She’s still a ways off from that goal, but if she continues to play the way she has, then it becomes a very real possibility.
Upcoming Women’s Soccer Matches
Sept. 1 vs. Purdue (7 p.m.) Sept. 4 vs. Ohio State (6 p.m.) Sept. 9 at Duke (7 p.m.)
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