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Greek Life Director job posted by corey mcdonald staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia University Division of Student Life posted a job opening last week in hopes of recruiting an experienced individual to assume the new position of Greek Life Director. The appointed director will work within the Division of Student Life as an associate dean of students, as well as being the Direc-
tor of Greek Life, and will report directly to the Dean of Students. They will also work closely with the three Greek councils on campus – the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council and the National Pan-Hellenic council. The new position will assume the responsibility of providing overall advising to Greek life, training Greek leaders and supporting the recognized social fraternities and sororities
on campus. They will also facilitate relations with the community and work with key stakeholders such as alumni, parents, faculty and students. “This position we’re hiring to come in and really be that positive force for the Greek system,” said Dr. Bill Schafer, recently hired Vice President of the Student Life. While the position was posted last week, the search may continue throughout
the summer until the right candidate for the job is selected. Schafer says the candidate must have several years of experience working within comparable Greek systems, as well as working with national Greek councils. “We’re looking for experience, and so I’ve asked the search firm to really look for some of the best candidates they can find out there nationally for us and we’ll see what they come up with,”
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Schafer said. Schafer hopes to have the position hired by the first day of classes for the upcoming fall semester, but says there is no guarantee on starting dates with candidates due to personal commitments. “Our goal would be to have (them) by the first day of school hired, but I don’t know whether that will happen yet,” Schafer said. “It depends on people’s circumstance.”
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The Metropolitan Theatre hosts Miss West Virginia pageant by kendall snee staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Since Sunday night, High Street’s own Metropolitan Theatre has been hosting the Miss West Virginia scholarship pageant. With the preliminary nights of competition over, it seems the girls are approaching the finals with eagerness, grace and perhaps a little sadness for leaving their new friends. The Miss West Virginia scholarship pageant is a preliminary competition for entrance into the Atlantic City Miss America pageant in early September. The pageant’s theme, ‘Heroes’, emphasized a side of pageantry many have overlooked. Executive Director Leah Summers explained the ways in which pageantry has evolved. “Miss America pageants first started in 1921 as a tourist gimmick for Atlantic City in an attempt to keep people at the beaches until after Labor Day weekend. It was originally just a bathing suit competition,” Summers said. “It was only some cities and some states.” Summers then went on to explain how Miss West Virginia cultivates young women into distinguished speakers with self confidence. “Miss America Pageants uniquely gives you this well -rounded personality. You can do community service without being in a Miss America pageant, you can be in preforming arts
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Local businesses get involved with annual “Touch-A-Truck” event held for Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center by kendall snee
Miss Wheeling and recent graduate of WVU, Chelsea Malone, sings during the talent portion Monday night.
This new position will oversee the Greek community, but will not necessarily be the disciplinarian in place, according to Schafer. Greek disciplinary actions were previously dealt with by the Office of Student Activities, however now all disciplinary actions will be moved to the Office of Student Conduct, which will deal with both individual student conduct
gown winners Lindsey Beane of Kanawha Valley and Meghan Scarano of Jefferson County are also recipients of scholarship awards. Between the ‘teen’ competition and the ‘miss’ competition it seemed that all the contestants felt a buzz of nerves and excitement, despite their varying ages. Kelsey Benson, a communications student at Fairmont State University, explained how she got her start in the Miss West Virginia pageant and how it has affected her life. “It started all because of Cali Young, who won Miss West Virginia a couple years ago,” Benson said. “I was actually buying a gown off of her and Cali told me I should reshannon mckenna/the daily athenaeum ally join the Miss AmerMiss Southern West Virginia and WVU journalism student, Hilary Kin-ica organization, and I’ve ney walks in the evening gown portion Monday night. been hooked ever since. It’s without being in a Miss America Pag- an amazing organization unlike any eant, and you can hone your inter- other, with its focuses on scholarship viewing skills without being in a Miss and success and it’s just all about emAmerica Pageant, but this is one of the powering young women all around few places where you have to master you.” all of those,” Summers said. When asked whether the swimsuit So far in the competition, Tess Hyre portion of the competition makes her of Jefferson County won the swim- nervous or feel uneasy, Benson’s reply suit prelim award and Braelynn Neely see misswv on PAGE 2 won the talent prelim award. Evening
The community fundraiser “Touch-A-Truck” held its sixth annual festivities in front of the West Virginia University Coliseum on June 27. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. The event, supported locally by Mountaineers both young and old, was a success despite the spotty downpour. With large trucks, games and the promise of meeting Batman, those in attendance didn’t mind facing the rain to raise money for cancer. “My daughter had actually seen one of these ‘Touch-A-Trucks’ things in Pittsburgh, so we decided to brainstorm our own,” said group leader Sheila Powell. Powell said within the first two years the fundraiser gave the proceeds to varying charity groups dealing with cancer research. “Now what we do is we continue to save the money to endow it in a fund that is actually in honor of my father who died of prostate cancer,” Powell said. Powell’s daughter, Katie Martin, and niece, Leah Darr, are very much involved in the Touch-A-Truck tradition. The Morgantown Roller Vixens, a local roller derby league, has continued to show support for their past member, Martin, by attending the function each year. Martin is also accredited for having started the Roller Vixens. “Katie started the Vixens, and started Touch-A-Truck. She really made us who we are, because of her we are actually the first college affiliated roller derby team in America,” said Morgantown Roller Vixens member Rachel Mackey, nicknamed “Trauma Kaze.” “The Roller Vixens have been here since the beginning, they’re pretty cool and the kids always get a kick out of them,” Powell said.
Powell, Martin and Darr run the fundraiser’s Facebook group and were quick to assure patrons via the page that Touch-A-Truck was still a go despite inclement weather. Junior Alexa Goldberg, an athletic coaching education student, was impressed by the families who showed up despite the rain. “Even in the rain you can tell the kids are still enjoying themselves,” Goldberg said. “They love all of the big cars and I think they’re even enjoying the rain. You can see that just all of the families are having a lot of fun.” Touch-A-Truck’s title is very explanatory for the event. Throughout the day, children are allowed to sit in, climb onto and into many different kinds of service vehicles. Not only are there fire trucks and police cars, but also cranes and helicopters as well. Local businesses STICK Tattoo and High Strung Racing were on the forefront for helping the community as always. High Strung Racing even paid in advance for a Batman impersonator to appear at Touch-A-Truck for the next couple of years. With community involvement so prevalent in festivities such as Touch-ATruck, it is amazing to see both the end financial result as well as the differences these events make in the lives of those involved. According to Powell, the fundraiser tends to bring in $6,000 to $7,000 annually and she could only hope the attendance didn’t change too drastically due to the rain. “We have lots of helpers as you can see, people are bringing their boots and their umbrellas,” Powell said. “It’s truly a wonderful event that affects all of us.” For more information on Morgantown’s To u c h -A-T r u c k visit the Facebook page at https ://facebook.com/ events/815440975238536/. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
Masters wins big at West Virginia Collegiate Business Competition by john mark shaver staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Jordon Masters has had a busy year. In addition to working toward his bachelor’s degree in horticulture, Masters coowns an upstart local agricultural company with his brother. His company, Al-
legheny Genesis, helped Masters win this year’s West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition, a feat that awarded him a $10,000 prize. While it seems now Masters’ life revolves around agriculture, the fifth generation farmer did not always want to carry on the family tradition.
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“To be completely honest with you, I hated it as a kid,” Masters said with a laugh. “It was definitely something I never thought that I’d be into, but the older I got, I was more appreciative.” Masters, 24, said he realized his love for farming when he began to miss being at his farm after moving to Fairmont to study bi-
ology. He left school, took a few years off and is now studying horticulture at West Virginia University. Masters now co-owns Allegheny Genesis, a business focused on the use of localized sustainability and alternative crops, with his brother Jared. While it started as a monthly food blog, it soon became a full-
fledged business. “The short history of Allegheny Genesis is this,” Masters said. “Last summer, my brother and I started working on (it) and it was all about seasonal sustainability with a big emphasis on alternative crops based off what we could grow here in West Virginia with ease. Things that occur nat-
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urally have all this potential with food that nobody ever utilizes. “It’s about working with nature instead of against it and trying to find alternative crops that grow naturally. You’d still have to plant them, but it wouldn’t take as much effort to really get the
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Same-sex marriage fight turns to county clerks MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis shut her blinds at work Tuesday to block the view of rainbow-clad protesters outside. They carried flowers and flags and signs saying “you don’t own marriage.” They chanted “do your job.” Moments later, she told a lesbian couple who walked in asking for a license to try another county. Davis is among a handful of public officials across the Bible Belt so repulsed by the thought of enabling a same-sex marriage that they are defying the U.S. Supreme Court and refusing to issue a license to anyone, gay or straight. “It’s a deep-rooted conviction; my conscience won’t allow me to do that,” Davis told The Associated Press. “It goes against everything I hold dear, everything sacred in my life.” Some judges and clerks in Alabama and Texas have done the same, ordering their offices in the name of religious liberty and free speech to issue no marriage
licenses at all. Legal experts are dubious that religious freedom arguments will protect public officials who not only refuse to participate due to their own beliefs, but also decline to make accommodations so that others who don’t object can serve the public instead. Two things can happen if a Kentucky clerk won’t issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple: They can resign, or go to jail, said Sam Marcosson, a constitutional law professor at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. “If it means that you simply cannot fulfill your duties because of your religious beliefs, what is required of you is that you can no longer hold that office,” Marcosson said. “That applies to a judge, that applies to a senator, that applies to anyone who holds public office.” Clerks and probate judges hold the keys to marriage in counties around the country, and in many
rural areas, there are few alternatives for hundreds of miles. Couples turned away could seek a court order, and a clerk who still refuses to issue a license could be jailed for contempt, Marcosson said. They also risk criminal official misconduct charges, said Warren County Attorney Ann Milliken, president of the Kentucky County Attorneys Association. The misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail, is committed when a public servant “refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law or clearly inherent in the nature of his office.” Casey Davis, the clerk in Casey County, Kentucky, says he won’t resign and he’d rather go to jail than issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple. None have yet come in to get one, he said. After the Supreme Court declared that marriage is a constitutional right equally held by all Americans, clerks in Arkansas and Mississippi resigned Tuesday rather than be
forced to sign the licenses of gays and lesbians. Linda Barnette, the circuit clerk in Grenada County, Mississippi, for 24 years, wrote in her resignation letter that she is a “follower of Christ” and that she chooses “to obey God rather than man.” Other reluctant Kentucky clerks gave up the fight on Tuesday. Lawrence County Clerk Chris Jobe, who also serves as president of the Kentucky County Clerks Association, told The Courier-Journal in Louisville that he would resume issuing licenses for fear of being removed from office. Several other Kentucky clerks made similar concessions. Even in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana, where governors took the most vigorous stands against Friday’s Supreme Court’s ruling, clerks were issuing licenses. But Davis stayed firm in denying one Tuesday to April Miller and Karen Roberts, a couple of 11 years who live in Morehead. The office of Kentucky
Attorney General Jack Conway encouraged any couples who are turned away to seek private counsel. Miller and Roberts contacted the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky to represent them. “This is where we live; we pay taxes here, we vote here. And we want to get married here,” said Miller. Outside Davis’ office, drivers honked and waved, flew rainbow flags from their windows and shouted “love must win!” But a small group also gathered to support Davis, demonstrating the stark divide that remains in the most theologically conservative stretches of the South and Midwest, where state leaders fought hard for years to prevent samesex marriage. “Our country is on the wrong path, we as a people no longer exalt God,” said Dennis Buschman, who carried a Bible as he led a half-dozen people supporting the clerk’s defiance. He called homosexuality an “abomination” and a “serious, serious sin.”
Some protesters confronted them. “God did not elect her, I did,” said Kevin Bass, a former police officer who arrived at the courthouse with his wife to support gay couples seeking licenses. “If she objects to doing her job, she can go.” As a police officer for 20 years, he said, he could not choose which laws he liked to enforce. Inside the county building, Davis seemed worried. She showed the AP a curse-laden hate mail she received overnight. When she took her oath of office in January and promised to uphold the state constitution, gay marriage wasn’t a part of the deal, she figures. Davis would not say whether she’ll quit her job to stand up for her beliefs, but vowed never to issue a marriage license to a gay couple. “No man can put a harness on his conscience. That is protected by the Kentucky Constitution, the very Constitution I took an oath to uphold,” she said.
Judge: Grand jury can review sheriffs operations TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A grand jury should review operations at an Oklahoma sheriff ’s office that sent onto the streets a 73-yearold reserve deputy who shot and killed an unarmed and restrained suspect, a judge ruled Tuesday. District Judge Rebecca Nightingale ordered a grand jury to convene on July 20 after denying a motion by attorneys for Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz to disqualify the petition because circulators didn’t attach a 33-page summary of specific allegations against the sheriff to the signature pages. Glanz, who was attending the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference in Baltimore, said in a statement that he would explore his
legal options when he returned to Tulsa. The petition was signed by more than 6,600 voters who want a grand jury to investigate whether Glanz neglected his duties and whether reservists who gave gifts to the sheriff were given special treatment. Only 5,000 signatures were required. Nightingale ruled from the bench after a daylong hearing that there was nothing in the law requiring that the court-approved grand jury petition and signature pages be attached to each other. She said that if she were to dismiss the petition filed by the civil rights group We The People Oklahoma it would be putting “form over substance.”
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Continued from page 1 dent organizations’ conduct. “I really want (this position) to be more of an advocate and an educator for the Greek system, versus the disciplinarian,” Schafer said. “This last year was a pretty tough year on the Greek system and on the institution, so we want to move in a much more positive direction with them at this point.” While it has been a damaging year nationally for the Greek system, Schafer says it takes standing with what these organizations promote: community ser-
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Continued from page 1 was quite interesting. “I love swimsuit, it’s the best,” Benson said. “It’s like I’ve literally worked my butt off for this moment. It’s my moment and for that moment I get to be a Victoria Secret model kind of. I love interview and evening gown but swimsuit is a different time where I’m given this chance to be proud of my body and I think that’s really important, and sometimes overlooked.” With Benson’s strong and empowering attitude concerning her mind and body, it seems many of the younger competitors look up to her in the same fashion she looks at former Miss West Virginia, Cali Young. With the girls having spent time together making crafts and taking pictures, it seems the com-
to audit the agency. The reserve deputy program has also been temporarily shelved while the training records of all 126 reserves are reviewed. Marq Lewis with We The People Oklahoma called Tuesday’s win “a milestone” and a victory for residents. “It was good to see the citizens win for a change,” a jubilant Lewis said outside the courtroom. “Right now, we’re just going to celebrate.” Glanz said in a statement that while he’s not afraid to face a grand jury, the process used by the petitioners didn’t follow what he said were “very clear and unambiguous laws governing grand jury proceedings.”
Glanz stated he has time to consider his options, citing a state law that prohibits the convening of a grand jury either 30 days before or 10 days after any election for state or county office. There is a special election July 14 to fill a position for a vacant state representative seat. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler said he has asked the state attorney general to appoint another prosecutor to coordinate the grand jury investigation because the local prosecutor has traditionally provided legal counsel and advice to the sheriff ’s office. “In keeping with my office’s duty and responsibility to protect the integrity of the investigative process, it is
incumbent to avoid the appearance of any conflict,” Kunzweiler said in a statement. Attorneys for Glanz seemed to spend much of Tuesday’s hearing arguing semantics. Attorney John Carwile said the signature pages contained only a brief summary that was misleading and too general. But Lewis disputed that, testifying that attaching the 33-page petition to each signature sheet would be too costly for his group, which operates mainly with volunteer support. Lewis’ attorney estimated it would cost around $3,300 to generate some 16,800 copies. “It’s almost the cost of a car,” Lewis testified.
Texas abortion providers study closed clinics
CORRECTIONS In last Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Athenaeum, our article titled ‘Tuition increase officially approved’ incorrectly stated Becky Loftstead’s title as Vice President of Communications. Loftstead’s correct title is Assistant Vice President of Com-
The petition drive began after ex-volunteer deputy Robert Bates shot and killed Eric Harris on April 2 after Harris ran from authorities during a gun-sales sting operation. Bates has said he confused his handgun and stun gun and has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in Harris’ death. Weeks after the shooting, a 2009 memo was leaked that raised concerns about the training for Bates, a friend of Glanz who has donated tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, vehicles and cash to the sheriff’s office. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting and a Texas-based firm has been hired by the county
munications. The tuition increase was approved Friday, May 1, not Monday as the article stated, and the nearly 10 percent increase for in-state students was not approved for West Virginia State University.
vice and engagement. “We want them to truly stand for what they say they’re going to stand for. That’s a lot of community service and creating a great positive community within their chapter and within the whole Greek organization,” Schafer said. “Greeks can be very positive influences on a college campus.” The overall goal for the position according to Schafer is to help create a model Greek system for this day and age. “The goal is to create a model Greek system in the nation,” Schafer said. “We want to do something that can be viewed as the best in the country.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
munity behind the closed doors of the pageant world is just as loving as a family community. Sophia Brescoach, a local 16-year-old competing in the teen competition explained how these competitions can help bring out the personality and self confidence in young girls like herself. “Every contestant is different in their own way and it really shows, and to be given a chance to win scholarship money just for being who you are and being the most beautiful well rounded version of yourself is just great,” Brescoach said. Final results for the pageant will be announced Wednesday, July 1 at the Metropolitan Theater. For more information of the Miss West Virginia Pageant or for voting visit http://misswestvirginia. org/ danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Abortion providers cheered a move by the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily block part of a Texas law that would have closed more than half the state’s 19 remaining abortion clinics. Now they are studying whether it could also allow them to reopen some previously shuttered facilities and whether that would even be feasible. “We may have gotten more than we even asked for,” said Amy Hagstrom Miller, chief executive of Whole Woman’s Health, which sued to overturn the law. But she cautioned that reopening clinics would be expensive and difficult, not just “a turn of the key and turn on the lights.” Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates insisted Monday’s ruling, while at least a short-term victory for abortion providers, isn’t as sweeping as those groups hope. Both sides agree the t w o -p a rag rap h o rd e r blocks a requirement that would mandate abortion facilities be constructed like surgical centers. It was the final major component of the 2013 law set to take effect. Abortion providers also said they were analyzing whether the order goes further and temporarily wipes out an additional requirement that abortion doctors have admitting privileges at local hospitals. But Joe Pojman, execu-
tive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the doctor requirements have been in place since a 2014 legal decision and stay in place. “That was decided,” Pojman said. “What’s in effect stays in effect. This order only applies to the new rules.” The justices voted 5-4 to grant the emergency appeal from abortion providers. The order will remain in effect at least until the high court decides whether to hear the clinics’ appeal of the lower court ruling, which won’t be before the fall. The court’s decision to block the regulations is a strong indication that the justices will hear the full appeal, which could be the biggest abortion case at the Supreme Court in nearly 25 years. The Republican-backed law was enacted in 2013 and led to a wave of clinic closures statewide. Texas had 41 abortion clinics in 2012; less than half of those remain and that number had been set to fall to nine starting Wednesday, had the nation’s high court not intervened. Supporters of the regulations, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, say they are common-sense measures intended to protect women. “I’m confident the Supreme Court will ultimately uphold this law,” Abbott said in a statement. But abortion rights groups say the regula-
tions have only one aim: to make it harder, if not impossible, for women to get abortions in Texas. Without the Monday ruling, the state would have had no clinic west of San Antonio. Only one would have been able to operate on a limited basis in McAllen in the Rio Grande Valley. Stephanie Toti, a lawyer for the Center for Reproductive Rights who is representing the clinics, said some clinics that had previously closed might be able to reopen. “We are hopeful,” Toti said. “But some of those clinics have been closed for so long.” Miller’s group closed facilities in Austin and Beaumont in 2014 because of the construction requirements that demanded clinics meet hospital-level operating standards, a checklist that includes rules on minimum room sizes, staffing levels and air ventilation systems. The rules are among the toughest in the nation. Owners of traditional abortion clinics, which resemble doctor’s offices more than hospitals, have said they would be forced to close because they can’t afford such upgrades. Other facilities closed because of the doctor requirements. Miller said to reopen the Austin and Beaumont facilities would require applying for a new state license, hiring staff
and purchasing equipment. All that takes fundraising, which would have to be done while knowing that those clinics could close again if the court ultimately rejected the case just a few months later, she said. “Reopening a clinic without knowing how long is very unpredictable,” Miller said. “But the need is still there.”
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dents with potential business plans competed for prize money toward their ventures. After working hard for over a year, Masters won the competition, securing the $10,000 prize for Allegheny Genesis. “It was amazing,” Jared Masters, Jordon’s brother, said. “It was something that he was really passionate about from start to finish, all the way through. He doesn’t take any shortcuts at all, you know? He’s good at seeing his ideas come through perfectly.” The brothers have big
plans for the money Jordon won. “[We’ll be] spending it on getting the greenhouse constructed, accounting softwares, and different tools and stuff that I need to get things going,” Jordon said. “The bulk of it will probably go towards initial construction of the greenhouse.” The brothers soon plan on getting patents for several microgreen-harvesting tools, as well as starting a farm/restaurant hybrid. After graduating this December, Jordon Masters plans on taking a semester off before returning to WVU
for his PhD in horticulture. Despite all of the work he does in both business and school, he said finding a balance between the two was not difficult. “The thing with the business –and the school, in a way- is it’s not really work because it’s just what I want to do,” Masters said. “It’s not too hard to balance it. If I wasn’t staying at home on a Saturday night thinking about agriculture in a business sense, I’d be thinking about it another way.”
Continued from page 1 crop growing if it occurred here naturally.” Masters also has a love for microgreens, which are crops harvested in their immature stages, and farmto-table, a system that sees crops grown at local farms transported directly to a restaurant or table. All of this culminated in Masters entering this year’s West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition, in which stu-
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Celebrate Your Fourth of July in Morgantown by ally litten a&E writer @dailyathenaeum
With the Fourth of July coming up, it is essential to find the best fireworks spot in Morgantown. Starting at 11 a.m., Morgantown will start its time -honored Fourth of July traditions. The Independence Day parade will begin at 5 p.m., and there will be live music at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park at various times throughout the day. At 9 p.m., fireworks will be set off in down-
town Morgantown at the Wharf district. Reflecting off the Monongalia River, a great spot to watch the fireworks would be the Rail Trail or Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. A great view closer to home would be from North High Street. Not only would one be able to see the downtown fireworks reflecting off the river, but they could see the other display set off at the Monongalia County Ballpark. After the Black Bear game, fans will celebrate with a firework show set off behind the stadium.
These fireworks will be visible from many places in Morgantown, including Granville, Evansdale and downtown. Cheat Lake will also have a fireworks display. Set off from Greer Mansion, the fireworks will be visible from the water and the surrounding shores. Beware, many boaters will anchor down by Sunset Cove or the I-68 bridge to get the best views. For more information, visit http://www.tourmorgantown.com/calendar/.
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Athenaeum Album Corner: Resurfaced rockers and an epic rap debut by woody pond a&e writer @dailyathenaeum
“Wildheart” by Miguel Known for being featured on hits like “Power Trip” and “Ashley,” Miguel’s solo artistry is of a very different breed. On June 30, he released his third studio album “Wildheart,” and the name suggests exactly the style of music you hear. My expectations were blown out of the water after the first song as I let myself become immersed in his psychedelic rhythm and blues. Miguel does not go with the obvious pop melodies and tempos, but instead expertly dances up, down and around his instrumentals. Effects layered over simple guitar, bass, and many forms of percussion are what consistently fill Miguel’s soundscape. The same variety of effects is used on the different vocal layers and tones performed by the singer, too. The album discusses and examines cultural and sexual identity, hopes and dreams and having the strength to recover from loss. The highlight of the
album is “leaves”—a ballad for California, about its highs and lows depending on the times, especially when all feels right but your love feels it’s wrong. The album’s production is its greatest strength, setting it apart in its genre. I can envision this entire record being played from start to finish by Miguel and his merry band in a hazy, dimly lit room late at night in Los Angeles. “Pull the Thorns From Your Heart” by Senses Fail It has been a while since I last encountered Senses Fail, but I am happy I did. I was a big fan of a few of the songs on their 2006 record “Still Searching,” but it had been years since I was aware they were still busting out new records. So on June 30, when Senses Fail released their sixth album, “Pull the Thorns From Your Heart,” I decided to give it a shot. It was an interesting listen, as the band bounced around between a heavier, metal sound and a softer, alternative rock. Lead vocalist Buddy Nielsen showcases his unclean growls along with his impressive vocal range of pitches and intensity. The album’s instrumentation is one of its
biggest triumphs—guitarists play gnarly riffs and catchy chord progressions while drummers play complex patterns in a large assortment of tempos. PTTFYH has it all—relentless thrasher songs like “Dying Words” and introspective ballads like “Wounds.” The recurring theme behind many of the tracks and the title is overcoming inner pain through faith in yourself and with the will and mindset that you want to get better. There’s nothing like a hardcore album with a positive and relatable message. If this is your style and you need a pick-me-up, then give the new Senses Fail a listen. “Summertime ’06” by Vince Staples When a rapper releases a debut album, the stakes are always high. Rappers like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Nasir Jones are known for exploding into stardom upon the release of their first album. On June 30, Vince Staples did his best to join their ranks. Fresh off the commercial and critical success of his first major EP and a place on XXL’s freshman class, Staples released a 20-track
double LP titled “Summertime ’06.” At only 21, Staples weaves a tale of how his life turned to hell nine years ago as he experienced gang violence, drug dealing, addiction, a destructive love that couldn’t last and family struggles to make ends meet. Staples is a very skilled rollingstone.com rapper, with a quick, rapid- Miguel pushes new boundaries with his Hendrix inspired aesthetic. fire flow and very descriptive, clever and conversational lines. The album’s instrumentals are also great—with the majority being produced by Def Jam label mate No I.D. as well as DJ Dahi and Clams Casino. The vibe of the beats is very West Coast—dark, gritty and with a lot of kick. There are songs for any mood or occasion: love songs like metalhammer.teamrock.com “Lemme Know,” storytell- Senses Fail makes a comeback with their evolved new record. ing songs like “Like It Is,” and even some bangers like “Señorita” if you need something for the party. “Summertime ‘06” concludes with a voice saying, “Next time on Poppy Street,” indicating that this is merely the first episode in the dangerous, frantic life of Vince Staples. I can hardly wait for the sequel. hotnewhiphop.com
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Grateful Dead prepare for final show in Chicago, special guests join by ally litten a&e writer @dailyathenaeum
What a long, strange trip the infamous Grateful Dead has lived. After rocking for 50 years, the Grateful Dead will put on their last performance for all Dead Heads July 3-5 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann will take the stage, exactly 20 years after the Grateful Dead performed there for the last time. Although the infamous and beloved lead singer, Jerry Garcia passed away in 1995, his memory will be honored through the music, bandmates and fans. Adding new musicians Trey Anastasio, Jeff Chimenti and Bruce Hornsby to the mix, the “Core Four” will perform two sets every night. Creating the term “jam band,” the Grateful Dead is known for paving the way music was played and enjoyed. Formed in 1965, the
The Grateful Dead will reunite one last time on their much-anticipated Fare Thee Well tour. funky group quickly became popular, gaining a cult following. Their fans called themselves Dead Heads and traveled the country with them, celebrating the groovy jams and the peaceful vibes. With the band’s 50th anniversary coming up, Chicago is expected to be filled with Dead Heads from all over the country. Forget about 2015, Dead Heads
will not only bring positive energy but also a time warp, taking everyone back to 1965. Volkswagen busses, flower power, bell bottoms and grass will be swarming the city. The concert is bound to be a “Sunshine Daydream.” With all the excited fans wanting to see the show, Chicago’s Soldier Field sold out quickly. West Virginia Uni-
versity alum Marcia White was one of the Dead Heads lucky enough to get a ticket. “I’m looking forward to seeing the array of people the ‘Core Four’ will bring to Chicago,” White said. “Also, from what I’ve seen online, (I) think it’s transforming the city, for this weekend into a Dead Head paradise, which is pretty damn cool.” Not only did the Grate-
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ful Dead have an incredible impact on rock ‘n’ roll and bluegrass music, they also affected their fans greatly. “The Grateful Dead means so much to me. Their lyrics are so moving and I can really connect to them,” said West Virginia University junior Korynn Rasmussen. “This might be their last concert, but they will continue to live on through their fans.”
The Fare Thee Well tour is not about seeing the Grateful Dead for the first time, but rather celebrating their last live performance ever. “It’s the last performance of the ‘Core Four.’ I’ve seen them before, but it’s my last chance to ever see them again,” White said. For now, it is time to say goodbye. Goodbye to the band that brought peace, hope and love into every concert ever performed. Goodbye to the band that encouraged kindness and positivity. Goodbye to the band that traveled with the Merry Pranksters and other enlightened minds. Goodbye to the band that encourage creativeness and open minds. Goodbye to the band that changed music forever. Goodbye, Grateful Dead, you will never be forgotten. For more information about the final Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well tour, visit http://dead.net. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Taking talent abroad: WVU students embark on overseas acting experience by woody pond a&E writer @dailyathenaeum
If you’re an actor, nothing sounds more enticing than a “dramatic adventure.” So when the organization Dramatic Adventure Theatre unveiled its summer program ACTion: Heart of Europe, several West Virginia University actors expressed their interest in participating. Initially, the auditions were to be held via Skype— the organization was looking for 24 actors and about four or five directors to fill the needs of their multiple cast system. WVU’s School of Theatre and Dance Resident Artist Jim Knipple was able to get in contact with DAT’s artistic director Jesse Baxter. They planned a Morgantown visit for the group, where DAT was able to hold live auditions in the Creative Arts Center to any WVU student or
local Morgantown actors interested in the program. The program is a 24 -day journey through the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Beginning July 14, DAT hopes to empower local, impoverished youth with fun, theatrical education. The casts will also perform different service projects in communities depending on their needs, learning from guest lecturers and professionals in the European area. Finally, the groups will perform the original pieces they have written and rehearsed over the course of the trip at a large festival in New York City on August 8 put on by the ACTion team. Each cast consists of one director, one road manager/translator and approximately six actors. It all begins in Prague, the beautiful Czech Republic capital, where the groups will visit historical
locations such as Prague Castle and the Astronomical Clock. They will see a show at one of Prague’s renowned theatre companies before taking the train to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Here, they will continue workshopping with DAT’s residential playwright as they work on their original pieces for the festival in August. Traditional folk dance lessons, lectures from University professors and the chance to view another play are more events in store for participants in Bratsilava, before the bulk of the trip begins. Casts head into the High Tatra Mountains where each of them settle into a different Roma community. This is where the most important work happens—the actors will workshop with local youth in writing, directing and performing original pieces for their community. After this concludes,
everyone tours through eastern Slovakia and stops in the mountain town, Ždiar, to rehearse their final pieces for the festival. While in Ždiar, they will have the opportunity to hike through beautiful mountain trails, explore caves and even try some rafting. Finally, they will present a preview of their plays in Bratislava before returning to Manhattan for the last week and the ACTion festival, which concludes August 16. In this program, 12 WVU students were cast. Though not all of them are in the same cast, the program will give them all the chance to work amongst new artists that they are unfamiliar with as they learn and inspire one another across Europe. BFA Acting junior Nativa Kesecker is personally very excited to begin her journey. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with
artists I’ve never worked with before in a completely foreign environment,” Kesecker said. “There is a limited amount of people you can collaborate with at school, so I can broaden my horizons. Doing it all from scratch is cool too, but also intimidating.”
ACTion: Heart of Europe will surely be an experientially lucrative and memorable one, and those twelve actors will come back with knowledge of culture, poverty and the power that theatre can have over anyone’s heart. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Internet ranting only goes so far Life in the digital age has made many activities unquestionably simpler. Sites used for shopping, communication, knowledge and entertainment are available right at our fingertips at all times. Because of the Internet, details about current happenings are broadcast worldwide as soon as events begin to unfold. Everyone can chime in on the newest hot discussion simply by turning on their smartphone. It’s very easy to post your opinion online and do little else to impact the world or put
change in motion. While starting discussions and furthering existing ones via Internet is an effective step in inciting change, without people going out into the world and putting their ideas into action, many issues could easily be unresolved. It is also due to the Internet that people worldwide are being informed about activist Bree Newsome. Deeply unsettled by the racially-motivated murder of nine black churchgoers during the Charleston Massacre, Newsome, a well-es-
tablished activist, scaled a flagpole in Columbia, S.C., in full climbing gear and took down the Confederate flag that flew over the capitol. Aided by James Ian Tyson, a white man who spotted her while she climbed the flagpole, Newsome intended to make a statement about how current racial boundaries can be overcome with the tireless work of black activists and their white allies. Upon returning to the ground with the flag, Newsome and her spotter were promptly arrested, but the two had prepared
for this to happen while planning the demonstration and calmly allowed themselves to be handcuffed and escorted off the premises. The flag was once again placed atop the flagpole less than an hour later, but Newsome’s display of bravery and civil disobedience was seen by enough people to breathe new life into the discussion on the racial divide in America. Many people took to social media to voice their support of Newsome and Tyson’s actions. It didn’t take long for crowdfunding ef-
forts to begin in order to collect donations in support of the two. One simple act that could have easily gone unnoticed by media was picked up in a frenzy of Internet activity. Ne w s o m e’s c o u ra geous and ambitious display should serve as a reminder to everyone, especially the young adults of the student community, that there are still a great deal of things we can fight to change. While it is easy to assume young people aren’t in possession of much power or agency, Newsome’s history of ac-
tivism and the outpouring of support subsequently displayed across the Internet are a reminder that one act of solidarity can bring about change in the minds of millions. This editorial board believes our generation has the luxury of utilizing a tool that those seeking social justice in the past did not have access to and with the aid of the Internet, our voices and our impact can be magnified exponentially. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Left, Right-wings more similar than some realize
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Flag bearers gather in front of the capitol building in Charleston, S.C., during a protest in 2000.
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The Horseshoe Theory of politics states the far-left and the far-right are not quite on the linear scale we are used to. Instead, these two seemingly opposing viewpoints start to resemble each other as they become more extreme. Now, many people on the right or left will probably think, “I’m nothing like them,” but the Horseshoe Theory deals with differing levels of extremism. Sure, someone who is
left-leaning will have completely different viewpoints from someone who leans more to the conservative side, and the same goes for people who do more than just lean. Their viewpoints and morals may appear on the surface to counter one another, but take a closer look at what’s happening today, and what’s happened in the past, and you’ll start to see the horseshoe form. With the recent controversy over the Confederate flag at a feverish high, it becomes easy to see how these two sides can strongly re-
semble one another. Apple was recently mired in controversy over outright banning the image of the Confederate flag, even when used in historic, logical contexts. They fortunately rescinded this action, but many others are calling for it to be on par with the universally infamous Nazi swastika. While I personally don’t condone use of the flag, I wouldn’t see it banned or stigmatized to that extent. These opinions are coming from people who would almost certainly identify as liberal or at least left-leaning. I remember a time when
conservatives sought to ban things they personally disapproved of. When I was very young, and violent video games were first coming into the spotlight, conservative politicians and lawyers crusaded against these and wanted them banned or outright eliminated. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defending today’s conservatives. I myself am a left-leaning moderate, and I try to see what’s happening on both sides. Today, it seems those on the left seek to ban anything they deem offensive or problematic. Self-identi-
fying liberals, most of which, I’ve noticed, are people my age, using their great numbers to get things they don’t agree with wiped from the marketplace. Outside of getting things they don’t like banned, both sides employ strange, moral policing tactics to get less extreme members to side with them. Often extreme conservatives use religion, capitalism, or patriotism as a lure for those who sway to the right, while the left employs appeals to emotion and progressive ideals to do essentially the same. Just as a horseshoe bends
in on itself, those that push either extreme ultimately use the same arguments and tactics to get their points across. Much like how the ends of a horseshoe never touch, neither side ever fully agree with the other. At the end of the day, it’s just fine to lean one way or the other. Differing viewpoints make the world a more diverse, interesting place. Just be wary of the extremes, or else you’ll find yourself looking at a mirror image that disagrees with you on everything. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
Summer study: tips for how to stay on the ball
Summer is a fantastic opportunity to relax more than usual and catch up on leisurely pastimes, but it may also present you with an excess of free time that could be used to exercise your brain and stay up with your academics in a more casual setting. Even during breaks from school, it is essential to stay on top of your academic plan to ensure you return to your university on track to continue on your major or career pathway in the fall. There are a variety of ways to keep in touch with your academics during summer that are both fun and beneficial to your brain. So, how can you stay on the ball during summer without falling behind? The following are useful tips to keep your brain sharp and active while out of college for the summer. Glimpse at old coursework. Students tend to forget a
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lot of knowledge that they acquired at college over the summer. This can be a concern especially if your major requires a sequence of classes that are largely factbased, quantitative, and sequential like biochemistry or vector calculus. If you go three or four months without thinking about the course content from the classes you finished right before summer began, studies show you could forget a significant amount of what you learned—summer learning loss doesn’t stop after middle school and high school! Every once in a while, skim over old notes or tests from your old classes just to keep the material in the back of your brain. You’ll be glad you refreshed your memory when you get back to school and have to continue the next installment of a 3-part physics course series that builds on itself. Studying in advance = less stress later.
Are you worried about an extra-tricky class you’ll be taking next year, like organic chemistry or physics? A great way to get ahead in a subject that might trip you up next school year is to study it casually over the summer before you actually take the class. See if you can find the textbook associated with the classes you know you’ll be taking later on, and get a copy of it over the summer. Semi-teaching yourself the material beforehand will make life a lot easier when your class actually starts, because you’ll be ahead of the game and have a solid understanding of what is going on in class. This prestudying could potentially be the difference between you passing or not passing a class. Take community college courses. It might sound like a bummer to leave your university at the end of the spring
just to go straight into new classes at a community college without a break in between terms, but taking community college classes over summer is an incredibly smart use of your time. Taking summer classes will help you rack up credits (more credits makes you closer to advancing up to the next class standing above you, which often grants you priority enrollment for classes at your university!) and save you time and money later on. Community college classes are much less expensive than paying to take certain classes at your 4-year school. Plus, you can choose to take a difficult class over summer and focus solely on that subject if you know you’ll struggle in a particular class. Watch educational (but fun) TV. If you’re already planning on binge-watching television this summer, why
not watch shows that teach you something? Add educational, fun TV shows like “Jeopardy!” to your queue! It comes on every weekday and tests your knowledge of random facts. While knowing the term for the end of a shoelace may not necessarily pertain to your normal course of study at school, the mere act of applying yourself to answer these random questions quickly will keep your brain from going idle over the summer. You can also watch cool documentaries on The Science Channel if you’re a science person, or on The History Channel if you’re a history person. Use your phone. Smartphones aren’t always distracting in a bad way! There are countless free apps that you can download such as iTunes U, NPR, and TED. iTunes U (the “U” stands for “University”) is a great app that contains thou-
sands of full-length recorded lectures from colleges around the world. You can watch free lectures from real classes being taught at different schools, listen to audio recordings, and even enroll in free, structured courses. With the NPR app, you can listen to credible radio programming about current news that will help you stay up on current events. As a highly-respected news outlet, the information you learn will be accurate and relevant. The TED Talks app is great for when you’re laying on the couch with nothing to do. It organizes all recent TED Talk lectures that have been released, and allows you to watch full-length lectures by brilliant people on interesting topics pertaining to economics, psychology, human behavior, and more. Every lecture is packed with fascinating, thought-provoking content.
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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Don’t lose your focus. You can accomplish a tremendous amount if you just keep your attention on the matter at hand. Use care with a neighbor or sibling, as misunderstandings could start up from out of the blue. Tonight: Take some much needed personal time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Others seem to be asking a lot of you. For some reason, you’ll feel obligated to meet each request or challenge. Slow down and look at what you really want to do. You could be overwhelmed by oth-
ers. A late afternoon meeting will be power to your words. Tonight: Re- as this person needs to work through rather than negate them. The results will be better. Tonight: All smiles. significant. Tonight: Hang with a pal. spond to an odd but interesting idea. a personal issue. Tonight: Out late.
why. Tonight: You don’t need to go far to have a deep conversation.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You have the ability to see the big picture. How you handle a situation could change after some detachment. You’ll gain new information through new insights. Observe a tendency to get frustrated when others don’t seem to get your message. Tonight: In the limelight.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might be concerned about an associate or a special loved one. Much information suddenly could come forward. A friend will want things to go his or her way, which is likely to put your friendship at risk. Exhaustion surrounds you. Tonight: Nap first; decide later.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH You could be more in touch with a problem than you are aware. You can make light of it, but ultimately you will need to deal with the issue at hand. A conversation with a dear friend will give you another perspective to work with. Tonight: Make sure to get enough exercise.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You are likely to notice someone get quite hostile or angry in a situation, whether it happens now or in the next few weeks. A person who reacts that strongly probably feels insecure or judged. It would be wise to give him or her some space for now. Tonight: Head home early.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You will be ready to head in a new direction. An issue could arise that you and your associates don’t agree on. You probably will have to stall some in order to maintain a cohesive bond. Be gracious. It is better to move ahead with support. Tonight: Clear out some shopping.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Relate to one person directly, and make sure that your message is properly conveyed. Not everyone attaches the same symbolism to a word. Reiterating a statement several different ways likely will add
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Try another approach or do something very differently from how you have done it in the recent past. A boss could start becoming more argumentative and difficult. You might want to distance yourself,
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Stay close to home. In fact, if you can work from home, you could be much more content and happier. An associate might be challenging you a little too much for your taste. Work with the person’s ideas
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could be taken aback by a situation that surrounds your finances. Communication will be necessary once you decide which way to go. Others seem to be somewhat combative in your daily life. Find out
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Play it low-key throughout the day. You will note an intense, busy pace in the morning that could become frantic by midday. A problem with a family member is likely to flare up. Tonight: You feel better.
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West Virginia midfielder Ashley Lawrence takes on a defender in a game against Hofstra in September.
Canada’s FIFA World Cup run ends with quarterfinal loss to England by ashley conley sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The World Cup hopes of the Canada Women’s National Team were unraveled Saturday in front of their home crowd of over 54,000 fans at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver as England defeated the Canadians 2-1 in their quarterfinal matchup. Christine Sinclair scored Canada’s lone goal of the match at the 42’ mark while England’s Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze scored at the 11’ and 14’ marks, respectively. With Canada’s loss, West
Virginia University women’s soccer players Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan will now return their focus solely to the upcoming collegiate season, which begins for West Virginia on Aug. 9. The pair heads back to campus with remarkable new experiences and unforgettable memories to cherish and use to their advantage. “Thank you Vancouver, thank you Canada. Wouldn’t change a thing about this experience. Onward and upwards,” Lawrence posted to Twitter the day after Canada’s heartbreaking loss.
Throughout the 2015 World Cup, Lawrence saw action in all five of Canada’s matches, playing a total of 436 minutes. She scored her first career World Cup goal against the Netherlands, drew zero yellow or red cards, and made seven shots on the goal, five of which were on target. Lawrence also committed six fouls during the Cup. Buchanan saw action in each of Canada’s matchups as a fierce presence on the defensive side of the ball. The 19-year-old defender played a total of 450 minutes during this year’s World Cup, registering two
shots on the goal, receiving one yellow card and committing seven fouls while braving the storm of tough opponents faced by the Canadians the whole way through. “I’m not frightened to say it, she’s the (Christine) Sinclair of defenders,” Canada head coach John Herdman told CBC.com earlier in the year, describing Buchanan’s top-notch skills. “She’s that good,” he said. While the Canadians’ loss was painful, especially in front of their home crowd, Herdman said he is proud of his players and sees a bright future for the
Canada Women’s National Team. “We have no excuse. We came here to win a World Cup… We wanted to make our country proud and I think we did that,” Herdman said in a press release. “Stick with us. We’ll be back, and we’ll be fighting strong.” West Virginia University head women’s soccer coach Nikki IzzoBrown also expressed her thoughts on what Lawrence and Buchanan will now bring to the field for the Mountaineers postWorld Cup. “As much as their focus
is on Canada and wining the World Cup, they have expressed how excited they are to bring their experiences back to Morgantown in July and make us achieve our goals as a team here,” Izzo-Brown said. “They are just really maturing as young women. They are around some great leaders, and I think being around those senior players and senior women have really opened their minds. They are great leaders also, and I know they will bring those experiences back to Morgantown.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Staten to play with Kings Summer League team by david statman sports editor @djstatman77
After going unselected in the 2015 NBA Draft last week, West Virginia point guard Juwan Staten will begin his professional basketball adventure as a member of the Sacramento Kings’ NBA Summer League team. Staten was considered a possible second-round selection after a stellar Mountaineer career that saw him earn First Team All-Big 12 honors twice. He’ll have to settle for a chance to impress the Kings in the Summer League, after his name was not among the 60 players selected by NBA teams in the draft last Thursday. Staten announced the signing on his Twitter account Saturday, posting “Thank you @SacramentoKings! #Blessed.” The NBA Summer League is set to begin in Las Vegas on July 10. Rosters are primarily comprised of rookies, secondyear players, and veteran free agents trying to earn a spot in the league. The summer exhibi-
tion has become a haven for undrafted rookies, like Staten, who are trying to impress an NBA team and earn a place in training camp. Staten averaged 14.2 points and 4.6 assists per game last season, but his lack of size – he was listed at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds – and some regression from his brilliant junior season undermined his draft stock. The Sacramento Kings would potentially be a very tough team for Staten to make, as the team already has multiple options at point guard. Starter Darren Collison is coming off a season where he averaged a career-high 16.1 points per game – promising young point guard Ray McCallum is set to back him up, while 16-year veteran Andre Miller and second-year guard David Stockton also may return. Meanwhile, Staten’s former Mountaineer teammate, Gary Browne Jr., already begun his professional basketball career. Browne returned to his native Puerto Rico after being drafted in the first
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West Virginia’s Juwan Staten defends during last season’s game against TCU. round by the Maratonistas de Coamo, the ninth-place team in the island’s Baloncestro Superior Nacional. Browne signed with Coamo after the end of West Virginia’s NCAA Tournament run, with the Puerto Rican league season already underway.
Wearing No. 22, Browne appeared in six games for Coamo toward the end of the season, averaging 4.7 points and 2.2 assists on 34.7 percent shooting from the field. Browne was a regular in Bob Huggins’ rotation for four years at West Virginia,
and he emerged last year as one of the Mountaineers’ best 3-point threats. Browne started 22 of the 32 games he appeared in last season, averaging seven points per game and tying for the team lead with a 38.5 percent mark from beyond the arc.
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ 2015-16 men’s basketball season is set to open November 13, when West Virginia takes on Northern Kentucky at the WVU Coliseum. djstatman@mix.wvu.edu
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West Virginia Black Bears infielder Ulises Montilla takes a swing during a game against the Hudson Valley Renegades on Monday.
Black Bears off to slow start in inaugural season by nicole curtin managing editor @nicolec_WVU
A new form of sports entertainment was brought to the Morgantown area June 19 when the West Virginia Black Bears, a ShortSeason A minor league team for the Pittsburgh Pirates opened their first season. The Black Bears have created a little fan base in the area for Morgantown locals even as construction continues on the parking lots and surrounding areas of the
Monongalia County Ballpark. That does not stop fans from coming out and staying through a game, even the loss on Monday night. On Monday the Black Bears hosted the Hudson Valley Renegades for the second game of a threegame series against them and fell 7-1, after losing 11-5 on Sunday afternoon. Short stop Erik Forgione drove home the only run of the night for the Black Bears in the bottom of the third inning cutting into Hudson Valley’s lead 2-1. Going into the fourth in-
ning, the first batter up for the Renegades, center fielder Cade Gotta, walked, and up after him was designated hitter Nic Wilson. The Black Bears called for a pitching change and sent out Cesilio Pimentel, which was not in their favor. The Renegades returned with a three-run homer from catcher Danny De La Calle stretching the lead to 5-1. Heading into the fifth, catcher Chris Harvey said the team didn’t let the score get to them. “At that moment in the game, I feel like everyone
was just sticking to our plan going in, we knew we had a good plan going in against this team,” Harvey said. “We put a lot of good swings on the ball tonight, some of them just didn’t fall our way, and we never really (feel) like we’re out of a game so we just stuck to what we’re good at. (It) didn’t fall our way tonight, but we’ll bounce back tomorrow.” The Renegade scoring did not stop there. In the top of the seventh, Hector Montes hit a tworun home run extending the lead 7-1. Montes pre-
viously batted in center fielder Angel Moreno in the top of the third. The Black Bears appeared to try and right the ship in the bottom of the seventh when Chris Harvey hit a triple with one out, but first basemen David Andriese and catcher Deybi Garcia struck out in order. Fo l l o w i n g Mo n d ay night’s game, the Black Bears fall to 4-6 on the season. Ten games into the season, and manager Wyatt Toregas said he had some words for his team after that loss.
“I think what’s holding us back right now is our mindset. I don’t think our mindset was very good today,” Toregas said. “We’re going to address that, and we are going to see a completely different mindset and effort level and an urge to get the job done. I think tonight the big separator for us was we weren’t ready to play.” The Black Bears continue in home game action at 7:05 p.m. Saturday night against the Batvia Muckdogs. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu
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Rudolph looks to lead Cowboys’ offensive turnaround by connor murray sports writer @dailyathenaeum
In the midst of a fivegame losing streak and staring a sub-.500 season dead in the face after a 5-1 start, Oklahoma State was in the darkest of times in the middle of the 2014 season. But from that darkness came the light, in the form of freshman quarterback Mason Rudolph. At the tail end of a five-game losing streak, during which his offense put up just over 13 points per game, head coach Mike Gundy had to make a change. In order to shake things up, he inserted the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Rudolph from Rock Hill, S.C., and the results were immediate. Although the Cowboys were blown out in Rudolph’s debut in Waco against Baylor, the of-
fense showed signs of life that hadn’t been seen for over a month, putting up 28 points and moving the ball well against the Bears’ defense. Following that loss, Rudolph engineered backto-back wins against rival Oklahoma in overtime in Norman and a Cactus Bowl victory over Washington to turn what looked like a lost season into one that generated positive momentum for Gundy’s program heading into the 2015 season. Now, heading into his sophomore year as the clear-cut starter, Rudolph has three games of experience under his belt and a stacked wide receiving corps at his disposal. The offensive turnaround he engineered at the end of last season looks likely to continue into this year. While 2014 ended on a high note for the ‘Pokes, it didn’t take long for bad
news to come down the pike, as the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year and prolific return man Tyreek Hill was dismissed from the program after being arrested in connection with a domestic violence complaint in December. Hill has since transferred to Akron to start a new chapter in his career with the Zips, and Gundy and the Sooners will have to find a way to move on without him. After beginning the 2014 season with a heavyweight test against No. 1 Florida State in the Cowboy Classic, Oklahoma State will have a chance to ease into 2015 with a relatively light off-season schedule that includes a trip to Central Michigan and home games against Central Arkansas and University of Texas San Antonio. The same can’t be said about their conference
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West Virginia running back Andrew Buie is brought down by an Oklahoma State defender in last year’s game. schedule, however, as the Cowboys open up Big 12 with a road trip to Texas, followed by a home game against Bill Snyder’s Kansas State Wildcats and a trip to Morgantown to take
on West Virginia. Back-to-back games against Texas Tech and Kansas might allow for a bit of a reprieve, but the Cowboys finish off the year with a gauntlet that in-
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee are sticking with Boston as a candidate for the 2024 Olympics, knowing full well that getting the city to the starting line in this contest could be as tough as actually landing the games. The USOC board met Tuesday to discuss the Boston bid, which has been troubled by tepid polling data and opponents who, among other things, don’t want taxpayers footing the bill for a huge international event. Thoughts that the board might turn elsewhere or pull the plug altogether were put on hold. They were replaced by a show of support for the Boston 2024 team, now under new management, along with a not-so-subtle nod to the reality that the city needs to find a support level among its residents well above the current low to mid-40 percent range. “We want to see a positive trend, and the sooner the better,” said USOC chairman Larry Probst, who was joined by CEO Scott Blackmun and the leaders of the Boston bid at a news conference. “We want to see it get to 50 percent relatively soon, and ultimately get to the mid-60s range, certainly before the vote of the IOC.” That vote comes in 2017, but the key date is Sept. 15, 2015, which is when all cities must declare themselves candidates. Probst made reference to “circling back” with the Boston leadership in the next few weeks, and both Probst and Blackmun said they’d be monitoring the polling numbers carefully. Boston joins Paris, Rome and Hamburg, Germany as the officially declared candidates. Had the board wanted more certainty, it could have ditched Boston and looked to Los Angeles an awkward and difficult choice that may have netted a better final result because Los Angeles has hosted the Olympics twice and there has been talk that some IOC members would like a “safer” American choice. Instead, the USOC said it was all-in with Boston, which unveiled its new “Bid 2.0” to the public on Monday. “I’ve seen their presentation five times in the last six days, and each time, it keeps getting better,” Probst said. So, the board decided the right thing to do was to see how that plan plays out before simply walking away. The $4.6 billion blueprint was filled with before-missing specifics about venues and cost. Probst and Blackmun said they were impressed with the man who will oversee it: Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca, who replaced
John Fish as chairman nearly six weeks ago. “We’ve had so many conversations with Scott that he hasn’t had time to talk to anyone else,” Pagliuca deadpanned, after Blackmun was asked if anyone at the USOC had, in fact, had conversations with Los Angeles. The answer: An emphatic “No.” “We’re focused exclusively with Boston,” Blackmun said. For now, at least. A referendum on the Olympics is set for next year in Massachusetts and Boston 2024 leaders have vowed to pull out of the race if it doesn’t win. That’s why the polling trends are so crucial, and that’s why Tuesday’s “announcement” certainly doesn’t end this debate, but rather, kicks it down the road. Much of the handwringing in Boston has been about public funding. Pagliuca described an intricate, $128 million insurance plan that gave Boston “five levels of protection” against cost overruns, contractor bailouts and the sort of things the IOC wants guarantees for before awarding its premier event to any city. “Nothing in life is riskfree,” Pagliuca said. “I could walk off the podium and trip on the carpet. But this is five layers of protection. People will look at it and say the risk is limited and small, but the reward is great.” His task is to get the word out about the 4,100 construction jobs, 7,000 new apartment units and $362 million in tax revenue that a Boston Olympics could generate. He has a big sales job ahead. Shortly after the news conference, the opposition group “No Boston Olympics” tweeted pictures of residents at a rally. Many held up signs saying schools and infrastructure were higher priorities than hosting the games. “Citizens want better schools, better transit, not a 3wk, taxpayer-backed event in 2024,” the tweet said. All this is set against a backdrop that indicates now should be a great time for the United States to be bidding. The U.S. hasn’t hosted a Summer Games since 1996. An Associated PressGfK poll from last week found 89 percent of Americans would like to see the an Olympics on home turf, though the support dwindled to 61 percent when respondents were asked if they would want the games in their local area. “I love seeing those polling numbers,” Blackmun said. “They speak to the fact that, as a nation, we want to see the Olympic Games in the United States. ... The games always create questions in the city where they’ve been chosen to be held.”