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University Ave. closed until Sept.

City blames utility relocations for construction delays By jake jarvis city editor @newsroomjake

A section of University Avenue that connects the Evansdale Campus to the Downtown Campus wasn’t open by the time thousands of students returned to West Virginia University in the fall.

The city, in a Wednesday press release, said “weather delays and utility relocations” kept the proj-

ect from being completed by move-in weekend.

Crews blocked off University Avenue from Overhill Street to Fourth Street to try and lower the steep incline where University Avenue meets Third Street.

“If you remember, it rained 20-some days in June,” said Damien Davis, Morgantown’s public works director. “That limited us to how much we could do.”

But the contract wasn’t

awarded to a construction crew until June 24, Davis later said, and the road wasn’t blocked off for major work until July 6.

“I guess the rain in June really didn’t have an effect on this project,” Davis said.

“We had other projects in June that got delayed because of the rain.”

One of those projects was replacing City Hall and the fire station’s roof.

Although the city’s release points to Aug. 14 as the project’s original completion date, Davis said the contract says “substantial completion” of the project should be finished by

Aug. 24.

Then, the project should be completely finished in 30 days.

“It’s not really delayed because we haven’t got to our Aug. 24 deadline,” Davis said. “We always had the goal to open up University Avenue come August when students move in, but with utility work, we have not had the time to get as much work done on the road as we’d like to.”

Once utility lines are replaced, which Davis said should be sometime next week, crews will be-

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Construction workers excavate dirt and rocks for the new road project on University Avenue

WVU tuition increases by nearly 10 percent for in-state students

MOVE-IN WEEKEND

by caity coyne

associate city editor @caitycoyne

Adam Powell helps incoming freshman Colin Namnoun carry stuff into his new dorm.

Over summer, West Virginia University’s tuition increased by almost 10 percent for in-state students and almost 5 percent for out-of-state students.

West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission approved the tuition increase in a 5-2 vote in June after hearing claims from WVU personnel to justify the raise for students’ well-being.

The increase, which will be $672 for in-state students annually and $1,010 for out-of-state students, will go toward funding student-centered programs at the University as well as giving back to students directly.

Administrators will invest $3 million into financial aid and will be awarded on a needs basis, while another portion will be reserved for an incentive program that will award $750 to students who earn their degrees in four years.

“This increase represents an investment in our students’ success,” said WVU President E. Gordon Gee earlier this summer.

“Through the programs and initiatives we are developing, West Virginia University will continue to provide an outstanding education while improv-

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Hot Shots help students move in to dorms, welcome freshmen to Morgantown by alexis randolph

bors and meeting all of the new people.

“It’s been kind of hectic (and) really hot, but it has been fun seeing people around, though. Even seeing excited parents,” Powell said.

Some Hot Shots, like Chaz Owens, liked being a Hot Shot so much they come back to help each year.

“I volunteer to help promote my student organization,” Owens, a junior chemical engineering student, said.

“I helped move people in last year at a different dorm. I just wanted to help people move in again; it can be pretty hectic.”

Members of Owens’ student organization, CRU, volunteered as Hot Shots at Honors Hall last fall. He said each year, freshmen overestimate how much stuff they need to bring to college.

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As nearly 5,000 new freshmen poured into Morgantown, a group of volunteers made the transition a little bit easier.

Some of these volunteers—the Hot Shots—were students who helped carry boxes up stairs and around corners. But their job didn’t stop there.

Since most of the Hot Shots are upperclassmen who still live in residence halls, they’re some of the first new faces freshmen saw.

Adam Powell, a sophomore computer science student, said he volunteered for the pizza.

“That sounded good to me,” he said.

Powell was also able to move in earlier that day. He said the day was busy, but he enjoyed helping his new neigh-

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ing graduation and retention rates.”

Gee explained at the June meeting that he will hire a dean of completion to oversee a new program structured to increase four-year graduation and broader retention rates at the University.

While WVU has the highest tuition of all fouryear public universities in the state for both residents and non residents, according to the HEPC, all of the institutions increased their tuitions for the 2015-16 academic year.

Each of the state’s public institutions also faced a 1.4 percent decline in state and tax support for the 2016 fiscal year.

Although tuition increases seem to be a heated topic as of late, nationally the rate of tuition increases has been steadily declining.

Tuition increases for public four-year universities have dropped by decade from 4.4 percent to 3.5 percent between 198485 and 2014-15, according to The College Board’s Annual Survey of Colleges.

In perspective, college enrollment across the nation has risen 138 percent in the last 40 years, the Institute of Educational Sciences found.

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Shimer resigns, Board confirms Sabatino as replacement by caity coyne

associate city editor @caitycoyne

Samantha Shimer resigned from her position on the Student Government Association’s Board of Governors. Members of the Board confirmed Elizabeth Sabatino in a special meeting to the Board Thursday night.

Shimer resigned from her position on Aug. 2 after taking the month of July

to think over her decision.

Both Student Body President George Capel and Vice President Ashley Morgan refused to comment on Shimer’s resignation.

“She asked for us not to comment, so, respecting her wishes, we’re going to stick with it,” Capel said.

However, when Shimer was asked if such a request was made, she responded, “No. Not at all.”

Shimer, a junior, started

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questioning her involvement in SGA after now former-Governor Amanda Hutchison resigned in April.

The BOG didn’t confirm Samuel Richardson, the next highest vote-getter, to fill her space.

Instead, the BOG confirmed Elizabeth Sabatino, who received fewer votes than Richardson.

The Judicial Board overturned the Board’s decision in April after it ruled that

Richardson had been denied his rights of due process.

Capel said the events that transpired in April presented “very unique circumstances,” and the Judicial Board’s decision clarified the procedure SGA is supposed to be following for successions in the Board of Governors.

“This time it will be very straightforward,” Capel said prior to Sabatino’s confirmation. “We took (the Judicial

Board’s) advice and consent, and that’s what we’re doing here tonight.”

Shimer first started considering resigning after speaking with Capel at the end of June.

After taking July to deliberate, Shimer officially resigned on Aug. 2 and sent an email out to the organization informing them of her decision.

“I resigned because I wasn’t very happy,” Shimer

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said. “I enjoyed (SGA), but I guess what I wanted out of the organization I didn’t see myself getting out of (it) this year.”

Despite her distancing herself from the organization, Shimer said she still has hope for SGA’s future.

“I wasn’t happy because my feelings toward the organization had changed,” Shimer said. “I have a lot of

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Tuesday August 18, 2015

Freshmen and transfers attend ‘Mountaineer Welcome’

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Dr. Kenneth Blemings, the dean of Honors College, learns the names of freshmen living in Honors Hall.

by rachel mcbride staff writer @Dailyathenaeum

West Virginia University hosted a “Mountaineer Welcome” ceremony for incoming freshmen and transfer students as part of its annual welcome week. Many WVU staff and faculty members provided guidance and tips to students in order to ensure a successful 2015-16 academic year.

WVU President E. Gordon Gee started off the “Moun-

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Continued from page 1 gin working all day in two 12-hour shifts. In the meantime, WVU will provide security during nonworking hours to keep students out of the construction site.

A fence will also surround the construction site, and temporary walkways have been built to allow students to walk through the area.

City officials expect the road to be open sometime in mid-September.

“With it being closed, the University and the city both have officers out there directing traffic,” Davis said.

City officials advised commuters and families moving in this weekend to take the detour to Grant Avenue over to Beechurst

taineer Welcome” ceremony with a grand entrance accompanied by the WVU cheerleaders. Gee then gave personal and life advice to the incoming students. His advice included being “thrifty” with one’s finances, accepting and celebrating change, not fearing failure or imperfection and following one’s passion.

“Most importantly, though, make your heart smile,” Gee said. “What matters is that we are one cohesive University; we are one Avenue and Eighth Street.

Once the project is completed, and once construction of University Place’s garage is finished, there will be a fifth intersection, near the area. To control traffic flow, a traffic signal will be put in at the intersection and a leftturn lane will be added to the northbound and southbound lanes of the road.

Though rain didn’t delay University Avenue’s construction, it did wreak havoc for other projects in Sunnyside.

Crews built a retaining wall where Sunnyside Commons used to stand, but because rain saturated the ground so much during June, the wall slipped and cracked large parts of the gravel road at Highview Place in early July, according to Davis. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineer nation.”

WVU men’s basketball coach, Bob Huggins, also spoke at the event. Huggins elaborated on his love of the local area and encouraged incoming students to enjoy all the city has to offer while having balanced fun and study.

“This (Morgantown) is a place that people fall in love with,” Huggins said. “They come here, and they stay.”

Huggins also described the family-like atmosphere that surrounds those who become Mountaineers.

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WVU cheerleaders interacted with audience members by teaching them traditional WVU football cheers toward the end of the event. The audience members cheered, “Let’s Go Mountaineers!” and sang “Country Roads” in unison as the ceremony ended.

Approximately 5,000 freshmen and transfer students now call Morgantown home as they seek a higher education during the Fall 2015 semester at WVU. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Continued from page 1 “They’ve probably brought too much stuff in,” Owens said. “They definitely don’t have that much room in their dorms, but it is definitely just fun to see the freshmen move in, meet their roommates and get started with school.”

Student volunteers weren’t the only ones helping students move in over the weekend. Police officers, resident faculty leaders, University officials and even West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee helped carry boxes.

“Having been through (move-in days) for 35 years, I think this is going very smoothly. That is the reason we are out here, asking parents how things are going, trying to make sure we understand what some of the problems are,” Gee said.

“We have already seen some things we want to correct. We made a lot of changes from last year to this year, and we are going to make a lot more changes for next year.”

Gee was speaking of the changes the University is considering to start classes

Continued from page 1 A construction worker in an excavator lines the road with rocks on University Avenue.

of your norm because this is your time.”

Several students at the welcome ceremony expressed excitement and nervousness toward starting a new chapter in their lives at WVU. Griffin Hughes, a freshman, stated his opinion on the atmosphere at WVU. “It’s definitely exciting,” Hughes said. “I feel like WVU brings us together as a family.”

Michael Garcia, the Mountaineer mascot, showed his school spirit as he and the

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“I think Senator Manchin said it best,” Huggins said.

“When you put that WV symbol across your chest, like so many of us do, you’re always one of us.”

Student Government Association President George Capel spoke at the event, as well, expressing the importance of being open-minded in order for students to achieve success during their college careers.

“Take advantage of every opportunity while you’re here,” Capel said. “Get out

The increase in the demand for a college education, where there is only a finite number of opportunities, allows the higher education market to demand more for their services without being influenced or deterred by regular economic forces like inflation.

Annually, the rise in college tuition rates has surpassed the rate of inflation.

According to Gordon Wadsworth, former president of Financial Aid Services, inflation has increased about 115 percent from 1986 to 2012, while college tuition has increased

President Gee talks to incoming freshman and families this past weekend. on a Wednesday each se- across WVU’s campuses acmester instead of a Mon- companied the president as day, which would require re- he made his rounds to the thinking the entire first week different dorms.

Student Body Vice Presschedule.

“This is a great way for me ident Ashley Morgan to get to meet parents and get said leaders were there to to know the students,” Gee greet students and answer said. “I really love it. We are questions.

“We are really just trying honored to have all of these to welcome students in the great new students here.”

President Gee also said most positive way possible,” the incoming freshman class Morgan said. “We want to is the most academically pre- get students involved in SGA, pared in the history of the but also we just want to make University. sure that the first thing they Student leaders from see on campus is the smiling by about 498 percent in the same time.

The National Center for Education Statistics projects another 35 percent increase in college enrollment by 2023, showing the demand for college is consistently growing.

Steve Odland, former CEO of Home Depot, Incorporated, wrote to Forbes that he believes the price of earning a college degree will not decline until the public speaks out.

Since demand for a degree and state budget cuts will most likely persist, the burden will continue to fall on students and their families to pay for the difference, Odland wrote. crcoyne@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 hope for what the organization can be, and it has a lot of potential. I think it needs a lot of work moving forward to ensure that students are being represented equally and fairly.”

Shimer said while SGA is not a part of her future, she wouldn’t be against working with the governors again.

“SGA kind of has a hand in everything,” she said.

“I’m not closing the door on working with them, but directly running and being a part of the organization is not in my plan.”

Vice President Morgan said Sabatino’s confirmation will be the beginning of the new year for SGA. “We’re trying to get this done prior to the school year so we can begin with a fresh start,” Morgan said.

Sabatino is excited to begin working on her platform of campus safety with Governor Dustin Seabolt.

She said they’re looking toward possibly working with WVUp All Night for safetycentered events.

Shimer, who has been

faces of student leaders.”

With all the help and guidance provided, students were moving quickly and preparing for the week ahead.

Freshmen like Audra McFadden were grateful for the help and for setting her mind more at ease.

“I’m nervous about trying to find everything—most of my classes are downtown,” Audra said. “Movein has been going really well, though.” anrandolph@mail.wvu.edu

working on her platform of sexual assault awareness for more than a year and a half, is confident she will still work on improving WVU – even without the title of Governor.

“There’s a lot of value in having a position in SGA,” Shimer said. “If you really want to create a positive change for students and things happening at WVU, you can do so with the help of other students. You don’t need to have a position to promote change.”

Shimer said there is no resentment between herself and the current governors.

“I respect all of the administration and their goals, and I do respect them as people. I’ve had a lot of friends within student government, I just didn’t see myself as a part of that puzzle anymore,” Shimer said. “I think, oftentimes in student government, we get caught up in being a family and friends. At the end of the day, we are still elected officials, and we need to hold and share our different opinions to adequately represent the students we govern.” crcoyne@mail.wvu.edu

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The class of 2019 was given the warmest of welcomes this weekend with many new activities at West Virginia University. Incoming freshmen viewed a fireworks show from the stands of Milan Puskar stadium, experienced a memorable selfie opportunity from inside the Pride of West Virginia’s state outline, and received an encouraging speech from President Gordon Gee on Saturday night. Free food from local vendors and fun games held across campus also helped inspire the “work hard, play hard” spirit Gee hopes to instill in this year’s incoming class.

The Honors College, Adventure WV, the College of Law and other groups also embodied Gee’s ideas by improving the community through large-

scale volunteering efforts over the past weekend. From maintaining popular hiking trails at Coopers Rock to picking up trash around Morgantown’s downtown area, students from all walks of life gave back to residents so everyone can enjoy what Morgantown has to offer.

The editorial board believes this new structure of welcoming events is a good move for the University. New students are becoming familiar with the Morgantown community in more involved ways than ever before, and these series of events will hopefully encourage respectful attitudes from incoming freshmen toward the University campus, the city and its surrounding areas.

Returning students likely remember the riots and arrests

following the win against Baylor last year, as well as the ban on outdoor upholstered furniture to combat the number of couch burnings in the city.

To many, Morgantown may seem like just a temporary home throughout the school year, but this editorial board believes it’s important to remember the permanent residents who also live and work here. This is their city too, and the least we as students can do is honor and give back to the community that so graciously hosts us each semester.

Gee’s new schedule of welcoming events may just turn Morgantown into a true home among the hills for this year’s new generation of Mountaineers. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Students embrace each other while singing “Country Roads” during Welcome Weekend 2014.

COMMENTARY

The effect of an obscure FallFest lineup on students

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Students enjoy Schoolboy Q’s performance this past Sunday.

kayla mccormick columnist

Each year, as summer comes to a close and students prepare, perhaps begrudgingly, for the new semester, there is always anticipation for FallFest.

FallFest, which began in 1994, is an annual free concert held by West Virginia University as a way to welcome students. A considerable amount of time in the first few weeks of August is spent speculating which artists will make an appearance and quietly hoping your favorite artist

was contracted to perform.

From my experience with FallFest, I’ve observed that there is typically one popular act supported by two smaller acts. The selected acts usually range between genres as to appeal to a larger portion of the student body.

As a senior, Sunday’s event became my fourth FallFest. Remembering back to my first FallFest, I can recall how embarrassingly excited I was that Grace Potter and the Nocturnals were playing.

They, of course, were not the leading act, and the

majority of students were equally as excited as I for an act I can’t remember.

The point, however, is that students were familiar with at least some of the artists in attendance.

At risk of revealing that I am a musically uncultured wombat, I must confess that before reading the lineup online and promptly searching the acts on Youtube, I had never heard of any of the selected artists. As selfreassurance to my musical taste, however, neither had any of the people I talked with about the

lineup. In fact, almost everyone I spoke to about it seemed to be entirely deflated of excitement. Most students spoke apathetically about attending or made other plans to bring in the school year. While I make no comment on the quality of the performances, I think it is safe to say the obscurity of the artists hired for FallFest negatively impacted the energy of the students and the successfulness of the event as a whole.

Despite the lack of enthusiasm, however, people were still in attendance at

FallFest, and it was mostly a success. That being stated, a combination of this year’s FallFest experience and my time spent at WVU has highlighted for me what I believe to be the true spirit of FallFest.

While a good lineup or bad lineup has the power to affect the overall atmosphere of the concert in either a positive or negative way, in the end, FallFest is not about the lineup.

FallFest is about upholding a 20-year-long tradition. It is about coming together as a WVU community to celebrate the

start of a new school year, to acknowledge the eagerness and hopefulness that the students of WVU bring to Morgantown, and perhaps most importantly, it’s a collective excuse to get mind-blowingly wasted on the first day of classes (or in this year’s case, the day before classes). FallFest attests to the fact that, whether there is rain or sunshine, good music or not, WVU students will not be deterred from a chance for a party. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Food and friends: Enjoying Morgantown outside the party scene kody goff columnist

I’ll make this clear from the very start : This column is for the newcomers to West Virginia University. It is my honest opinion any student can do great things here. Regardless of what you’re doing, you will no doubt make memories and leave a mark on one of WVU’s many campuses. Whether you’re campaigning for student office or simply enjoying Morgantown cuisine, you will no doubt affect countless others with your time here.

As cliche as that sounds, it’s very true. When I first arrived on campus, I wanted to keep to myself and surround myself in my studies. However, I soon realized that not only was it impossible to keep yourself from others, but it was undesirable, as well. My college career only began looking up when I decided to let myself go and make friends.

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Chico’s Fat is a popular restaurant on High Street for hanging out with friends.

Only when I opened up to Morgantown did Morgantown open up to me.

I was terrified of High Street. I had heard about the crazy parties and the burning couches and the drunken zombies patrolling the streets at night, and it was mortifying.

The University does its best to allay those fears, but it’s still a bit daunting to young teetotalers like me. Not only were the antics of High Street something to fear, but the vast amount of student programs and organizations seemed to loom

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over me, applying pressure for not putting myself out there. There has to be someone reading this who has felt, or even currently feels, the same way.

Enough about my experiences. I’m entering my junior year, and I’ve

already explained how those feelings subside when certain hurdles are crossed, so let’s discuss how you can best adapt to WVU if you have fears similar to my own.

First of all, it’s good to find yourself a brandnew friend. By no means do you have to desert your old friends, but it’s also important that you do not force your presence on anyone in a way that makes them a “reluctant friend.” If you’re living in the dorms this year, talk with people on the same floor as you. Chances are they’re already forming a friendly collective with or without you, so you may as well get in on that early.

A new college friend from a different place will provide a new perspective on all kinds of things, and you’ll want someone to connect with when you’re well into your sophomore year and you don’t speak to most of your old friends that much. You may be thinking that’ll never happen, but it will. There’s

unfortunately no getting around it. Cement a good friendship now so that you’ll have it later.

Now, this last one may sound a little strange or somewhat like an advertisement from the city of Morgantown, but it’s extremely important. Eat at local small businesses. For every bar or dive on High Street, there are at least three fantastic eateries with so much more to offer than good food. Not only is said food usually better than most other eating choices in town, but the personality of these restaurants will really make you feel more integrated into the spirit of Morgantown and by proxy, the University.

If you really want to adapt well to WVU, you’ll combine these two strategies and eat local with your brand-new WVU friend. This will inevitably lead to good things, and that’s all there is to it. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Mountaineer men’s basketball dominates in preseason trip to Bahamas

BY DAVID STATMAN

ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR @DJSTATMAN77

A trip to the Bahamas is always filled with beaches, partying and fun in the sun.

And, if you’re the West Virginia University men’s basketball team, your trip to the Bahamas can also include comically lopsided wins on the court.

So it was for Bob Huggins’ Mountaineer squad this past week, as they played and won three games against local competition by a combined 139 points as part of their exhibition schedule.

As the Mountaineers look to build on a 2014-15 season

that took them to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, the team provided no cause for concern in the Caribbean and left the veteran Huggins very positive about the trip.

“This trip was great, and I think it was a great experience for them,” Huggins said after WVU’s trip-ending win over the CTG Knights on Thursday. “We are going to go on a boat tomorrow and go snorkeling. The people have been wonderful here and treated us very well. This has been a good experience for our guys.”

West Virginia’s three wins in Nassau all came against teams comprised mainly of local pros and other top Bahamian youth players.

The Bahamas has become a stopping point in the preseasons of several other major college programs, as the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s “Summer of Thunder” has hosted the likes of Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and St. Louis over the past few months.

The Mountaine ers opened their trip last Monday with a 111-39 win over IBA Elite, led as usual by their stifling defensive pressure. West Virginia forced 55 turnovers in 40 minutes of game time, holding IBA Elite to 27 percent shooting from the floor.

Jonathan Holton, Devin Williams and freshman Esa Ahmad led West Vir-

ginia with 15 points apiece, while Elijah Macon, Jevon Carter and Jaysean Paige joined them in double-figure scoring.

“I thought defensively we did some good things,” Huggins said. “We have to continue to get better and not develop bad habits. Overall, we played pretty hard.”

The Mountaineers kept their momentum going two nights later with a 109-62 win over the Atlantis AllStars, in which WVU forced 47 turnovers. Despite some sloppy play from the Mountaineers throughout, the result of the game was never in doubt.

Jevon Carter led the way offensively, scoring a game-

high 25 points on 4-7 shooting from 3-point range and eight steals. Meanwhile, freshman guard James Bolden (16 points), Tarik Phillip (12 points), Esa Ahmad and Devin Williams (10 points each) joined him in double figures.

West Virginia finished their trip with their toughest competition, as it took them almost three quarters to separate themselves from the CTG Knights on Thursday.

After holding a narrow 40-39 lead at halftime, West Virginia was able to pull away and claim a 94-74 victory to close out their Bahamian adventure. An actual competitive game was a de-

parture from the theme of the rest of the trip, but Huggins said it was a welcome test for his squad.

“I thought it was good for us,” Huggins said. “They played hard, and it was competitive for the majority of the game. I thought our freshmen really stepped up and played well. I thought our young guys gave us great minutes.”

For now, the Mountaineers are back in Morgantown for the start of classes.

They’re not set to take the court again until their season-opening matchup with Northern Kentucky on Nov. 13 at the WVU Coliseum. djstatman@mix.wvu.edu

FOOTBALL

WVU offense comfortable with new aerial outfit

BY DJ DESKINS

SPORTS WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

Since the beginning of the Dana Holgorsen era, the West Virginia University football team has been led by an impressive group of wide receivers on offense.

Holgorsen inherited receivers Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey and J.D. Woods when he was hired in 2011.

Austin and Bailey, both currently of the St. Louis Rams, combined for 401 receptions for 5,376 yards and 57 touchdowns under Holgorsen. Bailey caught 25 touchdowns in his final season as a Mountaineer.

Woods also added 68 receptions for 704 yards and four touchdowns.

After that generation’s departure, Holgorsen was then blessed with outside talent in the forms of Kevin White and Mario Alford.

White, who was taken seventh overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2015 NFL Draft, ranked third in the FBS with 109 receptions last season, sixth with 1,447 receiving yards and tied for 20th with 10 touchdowns.

Alford, who was drafted in the seventh round by the Cincinnati Bengals, added 65 receptions for 945 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was also a return specialist for

WVU, totaling 743 yards, an average of 28.6 yards per return and two touchdowns.

White and Alford were the Mountaineers’ two leading receivers in 2014, and Holgorsen returns only one player with more than 500 yards receiving in senior Jordan Thompson.

Thompson will likely be joined by redshirt senior K.J. Myers, junior Daikiel Shorts and redshirt sophomore Shelton Gibson as Holgorsen’s featured receiving core.

“We’re working to develop the guys we (have) right now,” said receivers coach Lonnie Galloway.

“It’s still early. Guys are still trying to figure out where to be, how to be there and how to get there.”

Galloway said the team is still trying to figure out who the right six or seven guys are going to be who will help them win games.

Thompson will play with junior Skyler Howard this season, his fifth quarterback in four years, having caught passes from Geno Smith, Paul Millard, Ford Childress and Clint Trickett.

Thompson said it doesn’t take long to get used to a new quarterback, and it took him about a day to become familiar with Howard.

“If you run your routes, the quarterback is supposed to put it where you’re supposed to be regardless, so you’re just catching the ball,” Thompson said.

Thompson said the major difference in each quarterback is their mentality and personality, and it’s

apparent that Howard has a lot of “fire” in him.

“He pushes a lot of people to the limit, and I like that,” Thompson said.

“Good is not great to him.”

Galloway said he thinks his receivers and Howard are a good fit together, and they’re working hard to

West Virginia’s Jordan Thompson breaks free in last year’s game against Texas Tech.

get more comfortable with each other.

Thompson said Howard’s throwing ability and comfort level in the pocket have improved the most since his four appearances last season.

“You’re going to feel like he’s controlling the game

because he’s more comfortable back there,” Thompson said.

Howard completed 56 passes with a 50.9 percent completion rating for 829 yards and eight touchdowns in 2014. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Tuesday August 18, 2015

BLACK BEARS

Ballpark named No. 1, four to play in All-Star game

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Crews work to prepare the field for WVU’s opening day in April.

by nicole curtin sports editor @nicolec_WVU

Tonight four members of the West Virginia Black Bears will play in the New York-Penn League All-Star game in Aberdeen, Maryland. Outfielder Logan Hill, third baseman Daniel Arribas, outfielder Ty Moore and pitcher Dario Agrazal have all been named to the 2015 All-Star team for the first time in Black Bear uniforms.

Hill carries the best batting average on the squad with a .329, and leads the league in RBI with 37. This season he has also knocked

out five home runs. Moore joins Hill on the All-Star team with a .288 batting average in 41 games and has hit in 25 runs as well as eight doubles.

Arribas has also been a crucial member to the lineup and on defense, playing time at both third base and catcher sometimes. So far this season he’s carried a .291 average on 34 games, bringing home 24 runs and hitting 15 RBIs. Argazal is leading the team in wins (5-3), ERA with 2.67 and innings pitched with 54, and comes in second on the team in strikeouts with 33.

His best performance was on Aug. 7 when he pitched seven innings of one-run ball, only allowing two hits.

Nearing the end of the season, this is not the only success West Virginia has earned lately.

Last Wednesday, it was announced that Monongalia County Ballpark was named BaseballParks. com’s Ballpark of the Year.

Each year since 2000, this award is given to a new or remodeled professional baseball stadium with the best combination of site selection, exterior appearance, architectural design

and fan amenities.

According to a release from the Black Bears, the Monongalia ballpark was the least expensive to build of all the finalists in this competition.

Past winners of the award include AT&T Park home to the San Francisco Giants in 2000, BB&T Park in Winston-Salem N.C. in 2010 and PNC Park in 2001.

There are still some things being added to the full aspect of the Monongalia County Ballpark like more parking lots, but the work of the city of Morgantown, county and University personnel to-

gether made the park happen. The Black Bears actually lease the park from WVU during their season, it was originally built for the Mountaineers but it created an opportunity for a minor league team to come to Morgantown, and if they couldn’t lease the park, it would have never received such recognition.

Following tonight’s AllStar game, the Black Bears have four home stands left in the regular season.

Tomorrow they take on the Auburn Doubledays in a two-game series, before traveling to Niles, Ohio to take on the Mahoning

Valley Scrappers over the weekend.

When the Black Bears return next week, they have a three-game series at home against the Batvia Muckdogs and another three-game series against the Scrappers at home.

The Black Bears are in the hunt for the Wild Card, they are currently 3.5 games back, tied with the Doubledays. The next two weeks of play will be a defining time for West Virginia heading into postseason action. As of now their record is 27-29, just shy of .500. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU draws with Dayton in first preseason match

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Forward Tolu Ibikunle goes after the ball during last season’s game against Dayton.

BY ALEX GEARTY

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT @DAILYATHENAEUM

The West Virginia University men’s soccer team started its preseason with a 2-2 draw with the Dayton Flyers at Baujan Field in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday.

T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s were outshot 9-3 in the first half while the Flyers maintained a 1-0 lead at halftime. Dayton’s Maik

Schoonderwoerd scored in the 25th minute for the only goal of the first half.

In the 58th minute, WVU conceded another goal, doubling the Flyers’ lead to 2-0.

Ju n i o r midfielder Tommy Harr, who was making his Flyers debut after not appearing for the team his first two years in Ohio, was credited with the goal.

WVU defender Fran-

cio Henry cut the deficit to one in the 63rd minute, after he scored on a penalty kick set up by a foul in the box by Dayton goalkeeper, Justin Saliba. Saliba received a red card on the play, resulting in an ejection from the match.

Henry is coming off of his best season so far at WVU. Having played 17 games, 11 without a single break and being ranked

fifth on the team in minutes (1,283) in 2014, the senior is solidifying his role on the backline.

T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s would strike again in the 75th minute. This time it was senior Haydon Bennett who scored the equalizer, off the free kick by Heath Honold.

Saturday’s match in Dayton marked Bennett’s first match back since a knee injury ended his ju-

nior campaign last season.

The Chesterfield, Virginia, native started in 26 of the 29 games in his freshman and sophomore years, adding four starts in five games before he was out of action last year.

WVU allowed five shots in the second half after allowing nine in the first half. The turnaround created a dual threat to WVU’s approach as they were generating more shots in

the second half.

Next up for the Mountaineers in exhibition play are the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds.

Loyola finished seventh in the Patriot League in 2014, going 5-8-4. Loyola was a part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for more than 20 years before joining the Patriot League in 2013. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Jason Day at the 2015 US Open.

Jason Day finally climbs major mountain at PGA SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) -- In his eighth year on the PGA Tour, Jason Day reached a major pinnacle of his career by winning the PGA Championship.

And he could be sure that Tiger Woods was watching.

"Game over, very happy for Jason. Great dude and well deserved. Hats off to Jordan, incredible season.

Calling it early," Woods tweeted, adding in another tweet that he was watching from his new restaurant in South Florida. Always a commercial plug.

Day and Woods have become good friends on the golf course, but the fact Woods tuned in to the final round at Whistling Straits brought to mind Day's rookie season when he was filled with big talent, big goals and some big talk.

Going into that year, he was asked during a conference call with Australian writers if he thought Woods was aware of him.

"I can't say for sure, but I think he is," said Day, who was 20 at the time. "If I was him, I would be. I watch everyone. He watches a lot of golf. He has so much time.

He played 16 events - what does he do with his time?

He'd be aware of me. He'd be saying, `Here's another kid coming up.'"

It was a slow climb.

Now 27, he idolized the work ethic of Woods when he was growing up in Australia and honed that powerful swing under Colin Swatton, his current caddie.

No one ever questioned his ability, only the trophies. It took him three years to win his first PGA Tour event at the Byron Nelson Championship, and four more years before he picked up another title at the Match Play Championship.

Along the way were more nagging injuries than he cares to remember, along with whispers that he was an underachiever.

All that has been put to rest.

This is a new Day, who has matured into one of the top three players in the world and figures to stay there.

"As long as I am healthy, I feel like I'm going to be there a long time," Day said. "I still want to accomplish that No. 1 goal of mine, which is to be the best player in the world. I'm still motivated and still very hungry for that, even after this win. Stuff like this is just the icing on top of the cake when you work so hard, and being able to achieve something like this."

Not much in life has come easily for Day. His father died of cancer when Day was 12, and if not for the sacrifices of his mother to get him to a golf academy, and the nurturing of Swatton, there's no telling where he would be now.

Day once shopped for used clothes at a store where for

$5 he could stuff as much as he could into a bag.

"I remember not having a hot water tank, so we had to use a kettle for hot showers," he said. "We would put the kettle on and go have a shower, and then my mom would come bring three or four kettles in, just to heat them up. And it would take five, 10 minutes for every kettle to heat up."

He had every reason to expect a hard road along the rugged terrain of Whistling Straits on Sunday afternoon.

Day had a share of the 54hole lead at the U.S. Open, where he showed remarkable strength to even finish while coping with symptoms of vertigo. He faded to a 74. A month later, he shared another 54-hole at St. Andrews and missed the playoff at the British Open by one shot when he left a 30-foot birdie attempt a foot short.

This time, he had least had a two-shot margin,

along with pressure not to let another chance get away.

He feared there would be emotional scars if he didn't finish this one. And if that wasn't enough, he was paired with Masters and U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth, the new No. 1 player in golf.

Ultimately, that's what made it so special. Spieth's plan was to catch Day somewhere along the front nine, though he could tell early that Day was smashing the driver and would be tough to beat. Day really put the Texan in a hole by making a 50-foot birdie putt on No. 7.

No one got closer than two shots to Day the entire round.

"He played like he had won seven or eight majors before," Spieth said.

The highest praise for Day came in the scoring trailer, when he said Spieth told him, "There's nothing I could do."

"It's a good feeling when

someone like Jordan, who is playing phenomenal golf right now, says that," Day said. "Because it means that he left everything out there on the golf course and my play this week was just so much better - well, better than everyone else. And that feels good to me, because I was the last man standing."

The Wanamaker Trophy was all he wanted. Only after it was over did Day realize he had broken a major championship record by finishing at 20 under par. The previous mark belonged to Woods, who was 19 under when he won the 2000 British Open at St. Andrews.

Woods watched him do it Sunday.

He saw a mature, married man with a son and another child due in November, and someone now with six PGA Tour wins that include a major.

He's not just another kid coming up. He arrived.

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Rivers committed to Chargers, whether LA or SD SAN DIEGO (AP) -Philip Rivers will be the San Diego Chargers’ quarterback through 2019, he said Monday, “wherever we are.”

Whether he ends his career with the Chargers still based in San Diego or uprooted and moved to the Los Angeles area, Rivers will be able to retire with lightning bolts on his helmet.

“To spend my whole career in one place is very special,” Rivers said at a news conference Monday, less than 48 hours after he agreed to an $84 million, four-year extension to remain with the Bolts through 2019.

Not even Junior Seau, who was posthumously

inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, or LaDainian Tomlinson, who is expected to make it to Canton, were allowed to finish their careers as Chargers.

It helps that Rivers’ deal includes a no-trade clause.

General manager Tom Telesco called it “a very important day in the history of the Chargers,” and noted that Rivers - 33 and the starter since 2006 - will be able to finish his career as a Charger, just like Hall of Famer Dan Fouts.

Rivers said the commitment by the Chargers in giving him the extension outweighs the uncertainty caused by the team’s apparent desire to move to Los Angeles.

Team chairman Dean

Spanos didn’t attend the news conference. He and the rival Oakland Raiders have partnered on a proposed stadium in Carson. Spanos’ sons, A.G. and John, who hold titles as president, also didn’t attend.

Earlier this year, Rivers seemed hesitant to move to Los Angeles if the team moved.

“My lack of excitement for a potential move was more about the thought of leaving this community than it was about a disdain for L.A.,” Rivers said.

“Again, those are still out of our control. Nobody still knows. It wasn’t a hatred of Los Angeles, it was more of a love for this community.

This is where all but one

of my children have been born and where our family has grown over a decade.”

Rivers’ wife, Tiffany, is expecting their eighth child.

So is he now OK with a possible move to L.A.? “ Unless s omething changes from Tom’s standpoint or upstairs, I’m going to be a Charger, wherever we are,” he said.

Not long after Rivers spoke in San Diego, Carmen Policy, hired by the Chargers and Raiders to be point person in Carson, unveiled some new stadium renderings at a news conference in downtown Los Angeles.

“I had no idea that was taking place,” Rivers said.

“As players, once we’ve

gotten into camp, I know for myself, I’ve been less in touch with all the things swirling on the outside.

There’s nothing I can do about it. They’ll tell us at some point when there’s news that’s concrete. Other than that, all I know is that we’re going to play 2015 in San Diego and our home games in Qualcomm and we’re fired up about making it a special year.”

Some people think the proposed Carson stadium is a negotiating ploy. However, the Chargers walked away from negotiations with the city of San Diego in mid-June for a new stadium at the site of aging Qualcomm Stadium.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer has said that if the sides don’t

have a term sheet by Sept.

11, there won’t be a special election in January.

Last week, Faulconer announced a financing plan that would cap public contributions for a new stadium at 32 percent. Chargers stadium point man Mark Fabiani, a former deputy mayor of Los Angeles, has said he expects a deal that provides in excess of 60 percent from the public.

Rivers was obtained in a draft-day deal with the New York Giants in 2004 for Eli Manning, whose family had said he didn’t want to play for San Diego.

Rivers became the starter in 2006 after Drew Brees was allowed to leave as a free agent.

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NLRB blocks efforts to unionize college athletes CHICAGO (AP) -- The National Labor Relations Board on Monday blocked a historic bid by Northwestern University football players to form the nation’s first college athletes’ union, dealing a blow to a labor movement that could have transformed amateur sports.

In a unanimous decision, the board said the prospect of union and nonunion teams in college could lead to different standards at different schools - from how much money players receive to how much time they practice - and create competitive imbalances on the field.

The new ruling annuls a 2014 decision by a regional NLRB director in Chicago who said scholarship football players are employees under U.S. law and thus entitled to organize. But Monday’s decision did not directly address the question of whether the players are employees.

Some observers said the ruling effectively ends any

chance to establish labor unions in college athletics.

“This puts the nail in the coffin of organizing college players,” said Ronald Meisburg, a former NLRB general counsel and onetime board member.

Tim Waters, of the United Steelworkers union, which helped bankroll the union drive, disagreed.

“It is a bump in the road,” Waters said.

The face of the unionbuilding effort, former Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter, also expressed disappointment. But he said the push for unionization had already pressured the NCAA to take athletes’ grievances more seriously.

“It turned out to be the right thing to do, and I don’t regret it,” Colter said.

The labor dispute goes to the heart of American college sports, where universities and conferences reap billions of dollars by relying on amateurs who are not paid. In other countries, college sports are small-time club affairs, while elite youth athletes

often turn pro as teens.

The biggest factor in how it ruled, the board said, was the NLRB’s jurisdiction, which extends only to private schools like Northwestern, the sole private institution in the Big Ten. The board repeatedly cited the need for standardization of rules and policies in sports and said giving the green light to just one team to collectively bargain would disrupt that uniformity.

NLRB rules do not offer the losing side the option to appeal. But Ramogi Huma, a former linebacker at UCLA who worked closely with Colter, said he has not given up on bringing unions to college football.

“The door’s not closed,” he said.

The board seemed to leave open the possibly of taking up the unionization issue again if it involved other schools or if conditions change for Northwestern football.

But Meisburg said the way the ruling highlights the challenges of organiz-

ing sports at private and state schools means the board is unlikely to consider another union petition from a college team.

“I don’t see those institutional problems going away,” Meisburg said.

Northwestern became the focal point of the labor fight in January 2014, when Colter announced plans to form the first U.S. labor union for college athletes.

He appeared at a news conference for the College Athletes Players Association.

Three months later, regional NLRB Director Peter Sung Ohr issued his decision, saying Northwestern football players should be able to unionize. A month later, players cast secret ballots on whether to unionize. Those ballots were sealed during the appeal and will now be destroyed without being counted.

While NLRB decisions sometimes split along party lines, the three Democrats and two Republicans on the board all agreed.

Under U.S. law, an em-

ployee is regarded as someone who receives compensation for a service and is under the direct control of managers. In Northwestern’s case, Ohr concluded coaches are the equivalent of business managers and scholarships are a form of pay.

On Monday, Waters criticized the NLRB for sidestepping the most sensitive question: Are scholarship players employees?

“It’s like they had a hot potato tossed into their laps, and they took a year and a half of deliberations and said, `We’re going to toss it back,’” he said.

The board’s decision was welcomed by the NCAA, which has been fighting lawsuits from former athletes over everything from head injuries to revenue earned from their likenesses in video games.

In a statement, the Indianapolis-based NCAA portrayed the board’s ruling as recognition that it’s trying to improve conditions for athletes.

“This ruling allows us to

continue to make progress ... without risking the instability to college sports that the NLRB recognized might occur,” it said.

Northwestern’s vice president for university relations, Alan Cubbage, also welcomed the ruling. And he applauded pro-union players “for bringing national attention to these important issues.”

The NCAA recently cleared the way for the five biggest conferences, including the Big Ten, to add player stipends to help athletes defray some of their expenses.

Northwestern, the Big Ten and the NCAA all argued against the unionization effort, saying that lumping college athletes into the same category as factory workers would change amateur athletics for the worse.

The specific goals of prounion players included guaranteeing coverage of sports-related medical expenses for current and former players and reducing head injuries.

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Pentagon to increase drone flights by 50 percent

Then-Marine Corps Commandant Joseph Dunford, Jr., testifies during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing to become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Capitol Hill Washington in July of 2015.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AP) — Faced with escalating aggression from Russia and China, the Pentagon is planning to increase its use of drones by about 50 percent over the next several years, using the Army and civilian contractors to put more of the unmanned aircraft in the air.

The decision to add Army and civilian-operated missions to the mix was triggered because the Air Force - which had been running about 65 combat air patrol missions a day - asked to decrease that number to 60 because of stress on the force.

But 60 patrols don’t come close to meeting the demands of top military commanders facing growing security threats around the world.

Senior U.S. officials said that while drones have been used largely to target terrorists and collect intelligence over combat zones, those needs may shift in the coming years.

Top military leaders, including the incoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford, have named Russia as the nation’s most serious security threat. And China’s rising military power and island-building program in the South China Sea have increased tensions and prompted a greater demand for U.S. surveillance and intelligence across the Pacific.

One senior defense official said Pentagon leaders are taking those security challenges into account as they decide how armed and unarmed drones will be used across Europe and the Pacific. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the issue publicly.

Pentagon leaders have been wrestling with the problem for some time, as the need for more airstrikes and surveillance by drones over Iraq and Syria to battle the Islamic State group off-

sets a decline in unmanned flights over Afghanistan as the war there winds down.

Under the plans laid out by senior defense officials, the Air Force would continue to provide 60 daily drone missions, while the Army would conduct about 16, and U.S. Special Operations Command and civilian contractors would do up to 10 each.

“It’s the combatant commanders, they need more.

They’re tasked to do our nation’s business overseas so they feel that stress on them, and it’s not getting better,” said Air Force Maj. Gen. J.D. Harris, Jr., vice commander of Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

“There’s just not enough of the Air Force to go around.”

The civilian contractors would fly surveillance drones, not the armed aircraft. But senior defense officials said they need at least a small contractor contribution in order to reach the total of 90 combat air patrols per day.

The key unanswered questions, however, are how the Pentagon will pay for the additional patrols and how the military will sort out and analyze the growing torrent of data pouring in.

Officials said some of the costs could be borne by war funding - the overseas contingency operations in a separate account approved

by Congress. The account funded some of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as some counterterrorism operations in the Middle East and Africa.

The use of the Army and contractor flights will give the Air Force time to recover and rebuild its drone staffing. Over the past decade, the Air Force had to very quickly expand the number of unmanned flights over Iraq and Afghanistan. To do that, it made fighter pilots switch to unmanned Predator and Reaper drones, and moved trainers into operations missions.

“Five, six years ago, we

overmatched our system and we said we could provide more than what we were capable of providing on a sustained basis,” Harris told The Associated Press in an interview at his Langley office. “We actually decimated our training units. We pulled crews that were instructors that should be training the next round of students, and we put them on the operational lines flying missions overseas just to provide everything we could to the combatant commanders.”

As a result, the Air Force has trained about 180 air crew members per year, far short of the goal of 300.

Harris and other military leaders thought that the demand for drones would dip as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan waned. But the renewed conflict in Iraq, the fighting in Syria, the terror threat in North Africa, the Russian invasion of Ukraine’s Crimea region and the simmering tensions in the Pacific have only increased

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commanders’ appetite for drones.

To relieve the burden on the Air Force, the military has already begun using Army Gray Eagle drones in Afghanistan and could expand to other regions as required.

But, as the missions increase, the amount of video and other data being funneled to analysts will also spike.

Officials said they are working on ways to filter the data more efficiently so that key intelligence is identified and gets to the right people.

“The intelligence analysts who process the information coming from these flights are a critical part of this,” said Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman. “So, as we talk about expanding the number of UAV (drone) flights, we also have to look at the workload of the analysts who process that. We have to have the supporting backbone to be able to process that information and turn it into actionable intelligence.”

West Virginia, Marshall partner for health care research by jake jarvis city editor @newsroomjake

West Virginia University and Marshall University will funnel a combined $1.5 million into health care research, according to a Monday press release.

Clay Marsh, vice president and executive dean for the Health Sciences Center, hopes the partnership encourages medical researchers from both institutions to start collaborating more.

“I see this as really the front door for those looking for collaborative research and collaborative clinical work,” Marsh said. “I think, eventually, I’m very much in favor of Marshall and WVU working together and bringing in other entities from the state.”

In the future, areas such as the Charleston Area Medical Center and Lewisburg’s School of Osteopathic Medicine might be incorporated into the partnership.

“Eventually, we could

all form a network so we could deliver care to all people in the state,” Marsh said.

Grant money will go toward researching diseases that most affect West Virginia’s population, including strokes, heart disease and obesity, according to Marsh.

Marsh visited with the dean of Marshall University’s School of Medicine, and they started thinking: How can we get more collaboration between our schools? This partnership was the result.

Over the course of three years, each university will donate $250,000 to fund research that relates to some of the problems plaguing the state.

Researchers can apply to receive up to $50,000 of funding a year. Depending on the success of the research, additional funds during the next year may also be awarded to a group. A member of WVU and Marshall must take part in each project.

“By strengthening our connections, West Vir-

ginians and others in the Appalachian region will benefit,” Joseph Shapiro, dean of Marshall’s School of Medicine, is quoted as saying in the release. “We decided that we would commit resources to fund an equal number of grants.”

While most of the funding will probably go toward funding clinical and translation research, some funds may go toward implementation of new research. “In other words, if you know what to do, make it happen,” Marsh said.

“The real opportunity for us is to come together and collaborate for the state, then use the state as an area of learning opportunity and take that to a larger framework.”

Once the program reaches significant impact across the state, Marsh can imagine the program’s results having nationwide impact.

The partnership was announced Monday at the Stonewall Jackson Resort in Roanoke, W.Va. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

FallFest changes lead to a decrease in crime move-in weekend by robert lee correspondent @dailyathenaeum

Less violent crimes occurred during West Virginia Unviersity’s move-in weekend, this which authorities attributed to FallFest changing times and to other University sanctioned changes.

Morgantown Chief of Police Ed Preston said it helped that University events were alcohol-free.

“An inexper ienced drinker is more likely to make even more poor decisions when under the influence of alcohol,” Preston said.

As a result, police responded to fewer fights, disorderly conducts and malicious activity compared to previous years.

Other factors that helped reduce violent crimes were dispersing students across West Virginia University’s campus for the welcome activities.

The move-in activities, under the same alcoholfree restrictions, included the carnival held on Evansdale campus, FoodFest held in Woodburn circle and several activities taking place at the stadium.

“If you take away the emphasis of drinking at social

events,” Preston said, “it shows that you don’t need to be intoxicated to have a good time.”

The alcohol-free zones were a huge factor but the change in time and day for FallFest also influenced the student activity.

FallFest started earlier compared to previous years, which reduced the amount of time students had to drink before the concert, Preston said. By changing the day of FallFest to Sunday, opposed to during the week, Preston thought it gave less opportunity for individuals to coordinate themselves between moving in and meeting up

with friends.

However, just because police responded to fewer violent crimes, officers were still scrambling during the weekend.

MPD received 1,002 calls, issued 165 criminal citations and made 12 arrests.

Those numbers continue to rise as authorities continue some investigations.

“The criminal citations recorded aren’t limited to just students. This includes residents, visiting friends and other individuals showing up for FallFest,” Preston said.

More citations involving marijuana, distribution of

alcohol to minors and fake ID’s, were issued this year, Preston said.

Even activities taking place off campus had less confrontations, Preston said.

Those throwing off-campus parties were more receptive toward police enforcement when asked to lower their music and the police were able to hold civil conversations with house owners, rather than yelling.

Instead of couch burning, two individuals were caught on security cameras setting fire to four dumpsters near at Stalnaker Hall and two at Dadisman Hall.

Authorities have asked for help from the public identifying the two individuals.

Even DUIs were decreased, said Sheriffs Department Chief Deputy P. M. Palmer. Only four to five occurred, he said, lower than the average of five to eight.

FallFest and move-in day may have been loud, but violent crimes remained relatively quiet.

“Overall, we are very satisfied and feel that this is a good indicator toward reducing crimes compared to previous years,” Preston said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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The festivities kicked off early yesterday at the 21st Annual FallFest celebration.

The traditional Welcome Weekend event rocked a new date and time from its usual Monday night slot.

Around 4:30 p.m. country group Eli Young Band kicked off the show with a stellar afternoon performance. For the opening show, the rocking southern group strummed classic hits like “Crazy Girl” and “Drunk Last Night.” Mountaineers also got to enjoy new track “Honey I’m Good” which the band recently recorded with Andy Grammer.

“I only like country,” said Alex Lehosky, a sophomore forensics student. “I wasn’t a big fan of Schoolboy Q or The Chainsmokers, so I enjoy having a country artist there because it gives us more variety and people can go to whatever show they want. They played their big hits and everyone loved it.”

The second act hit the stage around 6 p.m. with breakout DJ duo The Chainsmokers picking up the tempo a bit. Actually, picking it up a lot. The EDM sensation blasted a handful of creatively remixed tracks. Song featured hits by artists such as Tove Lo, Walk the Moon, Clean Bandit and Neon Trees. They also flaunted new original tracks like “Kanye” and “Waterbed.”

The set wasn’t complete without an epic group selfie by the originators of the “#selfie” anthem. But that major hit was noticeably absent from their setlist on Sunday.

The main event kicked off with hype headliner School-

boy Q, who quite literally rapped up the night. With his DJ in tow, the show began with an odd mash-up of pumped up rap anthems including Fetty Wap and Wiz Khalifa.

After a few minutes of building up the sound, Schoolboy Q hopped on stage opening the show with a mixture of old hits and newer tracks including “Collard Greens,” “Yay Yay,” and of course, “Man of the Year.”

He also played tracks from his hip-hop friends like Kendrick Lamar and Tinashe.

The crowd got wild as he mentioned this was his first experience ever in West Virginia. Mountaineers didn’t let the newcomer feel out of place as chants and cheers rang through the crowd.

“I thought it was cool how he thought we wouldn’t be a good time but then was like, ‘You guys rock’,” said AnnMarie Lucas, a senior strategic communications student. “Since it was his first time here, I thought it was cool how he played some of his old songs and then ended it with ‘Man of the Year,’ which is my favorite song. I was just raging out. It was so much fun.”

Just when you thought the fun had to end, Schoolboy ran back on stage for an encore of epic proportions.

Students got a huge shock when Schoolboy hopped off stage and ran to the center of the crowd. With the entire student body standing around him Schoolboy spit his last rhymes for his stoked Mountaineer fans.

The crowd didn’t let the daylight slow the party though with massive crowds crawling the Mountainlair Green and fraternity row throughout the evening.

“I think the time change

Schoolboy Q crowd surfed at the end of his set, officially ending Fallfest 2015.

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The lead guitarist for the Eli Young Band lets a note ring out at the end of his solo. made it better,” Lucas said. ”I think it makes it harder to go on a Monday, and I think more people were here. A lot of people visited from other schools too because they could because it was on

Sunday.”

The earlier showtimes also allowed for new entertainment with the addition of Foodfest in Woodburn Circle. The local culinary event also kicked off at

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The Chainsmokers take a selfie with the crowd at the beginning of their set.

4:30 and offered a range of free culinary options for students.

“My first FallFest definitely didn’t disappoint. We had to do freshman activities right up into it, so we

ran back and changed, and we went straight there,” said Torrie Weber, a freshman at WVU. “The atmosphere and everything was so fun.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Students rocked out and grubbed out with new FoodFest addition

A view of the Fallfest festivities from Stalnaker Hall hillside.

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Finding new food and friends was no challenge for those who attended this year’s FallFest. The traditional event underwent some serious changes as the date was moved from the first day of classes to the

Sunday before the start of the semester.

One of this year’s most noted changes was the initiation of FoodFest, where local restaurants made their way to Woodburn Circle offering free food for students heading into the show.

Bridging the gap between local businesses, new students and the University,

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Food Fest saw long lines coupled with new faces.

Garcia’s Latin Market, just one of the many vendors who made it out for the event, kept an eversteady surge of tacos on hand, equipped to take on the large crowd.

Jennifer Garcia operates her family’s small business on High Street. Garcia said

Garcia’s Latin Market allowed students with a valid WVU ID to receive two free tacos. Garcia’s gave students the option between enchilada chicken, bean and cheese, bean and potato and shredded pork carnitas.

Located on High Street, Garcia’s Latin Market offers affordable Latin cuisine of all varieties. The restaurant is noted for the intricate jewelry, pottery and dinnerware that line the inner walls. With tacos, salad bowls and homemade tortillas, Garcia’s offers diverse entrees as well as Latin groceries needed to whip up any empanada, fajita or taco from home.

Morgantown food truck Hash Browns and New Grounds made an appearance at FoodFest, as well.

Owned and operated by Morgantown resident Cody Thrasher, Hash Browns and New Grounds serves creative cooking that changes with every public showing.

The food truck makes stops at local farmer’s markets in

the area, even selling meals at the Bridgeport famer’s market.

Thrasher said Hash Browns and New Grounds saw students up until 6 p.m., in time for students to still catch a majority of the concerts on the Mountainlair Green.

“We had an unending line from the beginning to when we sold all of our food,” Thrasher said.

While FoodFest posed as a perfect opportunity for publicity among students, Hash Browns and New Grounds is no stranger to the limelight. The food truck has been featured in Southern Living and appeared at this year’s All Good Festival, which returned to West Virginia in July.

Thrasher said the University did a great deed for local businesses in the area, the food truck operator said he felt FoodFest was an olive branch extended from WVU to Morgantown restaurants.

“The situation that the University provided, they set up everything, it was

beautiful,” Thrasher said.

“It was a great idea to get food in everyone’s stomach before FallFest. I know I speak for everyone when I say we’re very gracious to get the opportunity that was extended to us.”

Garcia also agreed and said FoodFest was a great occasion for new students to become accustomed to what local restaurants offer.

“It also gives the students some ideas, there’s other restaurants around,” Garcia said.

“There’s more than just their dining hall.”

Sophomore transfer student from Shippensburg University, Ashlan Asbill, said the never-ending lines seemed to indicate how well the students took to FoodFest.

“I really liked my first FallFest experience, it was a lot of fun,” Asbill said.

“It was easy to manage and get around, which was nice being new here.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Mainstage Morgantown Aims to Change the Local Music Scene Chelsea Walker A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

Vowing to change the local music scene, Mainstage Morgantown will open its doors this week, bringing live music, comedy and a more creative, unique entertainment experience.

Nestled in the downtown district beside the traditional Morgantown bar, Chic-N-Bones, the new venue will create an atmosphere where customers can enjoy dining, drinking and live talents.

Adam Payne, talent buyer and production manager for Mainstage Morgantown, said as a music enthusiast himself, he and his partners are completely devoted to Morgantown’s live music scene.

“We are dedicated to listening to what the city wants to hear, both (from students) on campus and (from) the local residents,” Payne said.

Payne said the midsize venue offers a lavish space made for hosting larger acts in an ideal location. Mainstage Morgantown will fill

the void left by smaller clubs, such as 123 Pleasant Street and Schmitt’s Saloon, which do not have the capacity to house substantial crowds.

“123 Pleasant Street is a legendary rock club and always will be, but the low capacity just cuts a level of acts off that are too big to play in the room,” Payne said.

“Schmitt’s Saloon is a great room and has been an instant smash hit night after night, but its location is outside of downtown.”

With two stages and more seating than any other live music venue that serves alcohol, Mainstage Morgantown will not only reshape and revamp the downtown music scene, but local businesses as well.

“We will have a level of talent that will bring in lots of out-of-town travelers, which adds to revenue amongst more businesses like hotels, restaurants and more,” Payne said.

Mainstage Morgantown recently released its debut set of lineups, which features acts such as Dopapod, Cabinet and Larry Keel Ex-

perience. Taking the stage on August 20, Keller Williams and The Keels will celebrate Mainstage Morgantown’s grand opening night with a crowd that Payne said is sure to be in great spirits.

While Keller Williams and the Keels keeps to a more jam band aesthetic, Payne said genres of all sounds will be showcased at Mainstage Morgantown.

The downtown venue will combine an eclectic mix of acts such as rock, hip-hop, electronic, bluegrass and folk.

“We even plan on comedy and burlesque shows in the future,” Payne said.

“We want to offer Morgantown a total live entertainment experience they have never been offered at this level of artists.”

Mainstage Morgantown seeks to cater to its guests, as well, offering discounts to students on limited budgets. Typical shows will begin on the second stage, where opening bands will take the stage at 7 p.m. with headliners performing shortly after at 8:45 p.m. in the Mainstage room.

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Mainstage Morgantown’s large space will allow for bigger concerts.

While the first round of shows for Mainstage Morgantown has been released, Payne said the venue’s three biggest shows have yet to be announced.

Payne feels with the Morgantown community growing as swiftly as it is, the

impact Mainstage Morgantown will have on the local music scene will be huge.

“We will be able to bring more popular acts and mainstream artists we never could have due to the venue capacities being too low,” Payne said.

“Not only do we aim to bring top-level talent to Morgantown, we also aim to have top-level hospitality from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

A$AP Rocky to Perform with Danny Brown, Vince Staples at the Coliseum woody Pond

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Fresh off the mainstream success of his latest album, A$AP Rocky will be the first artist to perform at the West Virginia University Coliseum this fall.

WVU Arts & Entertainment kicks off its concert season by bringing him, along with special guests Danny Brown and Vince Staples, to Morgantown on Sept. 18.

All three are relatively bigname artists for the area, making students eager to get their hands on tickets.

A$AP Rocky is essentially the commander-inchief of the hip-hop group A$AP Mob. He hails from Harlem, New York, and has been steadily producing hits since 2011 with his first mixtape, “Live.

Love. ASAP.” Recently, he was quiet, producing little-to-no songs for about six months until the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, “At. Long. Last. ASAP.” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and was met with much critical praise. Rocky starts his fall tour to promote the album on Sept. 12, making his Morgantown show a pit stop on his way from Georgia to Massachusetts dur-

ing the first leg. With three full CDs, he will have a lot of material to choose from during his performance, though he will presumably be playing a lot of songs from his new album.

Danny Brown is a rapper from Detroit who is known for his unique voice and appearance. He raps in a high register, and tends to focus his lyrics on drugs, alcohol and overcoming struggles both in family and in society.

Brown’s hair is one of the first things that grabs your attention about him - it resembles Andre 3000’s hair in that it is long and dark, but Brown’s is swooped all to one side. He is a very energetic performer and is known to bring people on stage to rap his songs along with him. Brown’s third and most recent album, “Old,” was released in 2013. It was his first time being on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 18, and spawned a few successful singles.

Last but not least, Vince Staples is a California rapper who has a lot going for him right now. He got his start collaborating with Earl Sweatshirt and other Odd Future members during their early years and went on to achieve great success with his first EP

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A$AP Rocky is to perform at West Virginia University’s Coliseum Sept. 18. and, recently, his first album. “Summertime ‘06” is a beautiful album that tells tales of growing up being a criminal and a gang member, from the perspective of someone who has now escaped the hardships

and must sadly look back through the glass at many of his family and friends who are stuck there. Staples is accompanying Brown and Rocky on Rocky’s fall tour, which will help him push his new album and

accrue more fans as people begin to realize how talented he is. An expert lyricist and a crafty storyteller, Vince Staples is a great addition to this tour.

A$AP Rocky, Danny Brown and Vince Staples

will perform at the WVU Coliseum Sept. 18 at 8:30 p.m. Visit http://events. wvu.edu for more details and ticket purchasing options. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Front-runner Donald Trump Breaks from Campaign Trail to Attend Jury Duty NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump pulled up in a long black limousine and gave a very presidential wave as he made his way into the building. Then the billionaire promptly found himself seated next to ordinary, wage-earning, subway-riding New Yorkers, forced to wait - and wait some more - for the wheels of justice to turn.

The Republican presidential candidate reported for jury duty in Manhattan on Monday and spent much of the day like everyone else, filling out forms and wondering whether he would get picked.

By late afternoon, he was released without getting selected for a trial, his civic obligation fulfilled.

Trump had high praise for the public servants at the courthouse, saying: “The people in the court system are really professional. It was an honor to see how it worked.”

The businessman’s limo arrived in the morning at the foot of the courthouse steps familiar to viewers of TV’s “Law & Order,” and he was met by a throng of camera crews, reporters and onlookers.

Some booed, while others greeted him with fist bumps and books for him to sign.

Inside, a lawyer posed for a selfie with him, a sketch artist presented him with a drawing to sign and a bystander exhorted him to “save this country!”

A murmur went through the 75 or so other prospective jurors when Trump walked in. But they largely kept a respectful distance from the real estate mogul, reality TV star and GOP front-runner.

“He makes it a little more bearable,” said Christian Johnson, 21, a University at Albany student doing jury duty for the first time. “He’s giving me a lot of material for my Snapchat.”

Another juror, retiree Renee Shapiro, said: “I’m looking at him, and I’m saying, `Are my eyes deceiving me?’” She said he looked taller than she expected.

The civic duty was somewhat overdue for Trump, who had been summoned but didn’t appear five times before. His campaign explained that Trump never got those summonses because they had been sent to the wrong address.

After filing through security, Trump was escorted to a front-row seat in a juror waiting room to fill out a questionnaire about biographical basics, hobbies, experiences with crime and the courts and occupation. Trump said he listed real estate, “only because I refuse to say `politician.’”

Jury assembly supervisor Irene Laracuenta told the prospective jurors that celebrities are entitled to the same privacy - and face the same selection

process - as anyone else.

“No one - no one - gets special treatment,” she said.

Still, from a security standpoint, Trump wasn’t treated entirely like everyone else.

A special team of uniformed and plainclothes officers shadowed him to make sure he could get around the courthouse easily, as is standard when high-profile people come to court, court officers’ union leader Dennis Quirk said. Trump also brought his own, unarmed bodyguard.

“It’s a system, and we go through it. And it’s a great system. It’s a system that works,” Trump said at midday. “They do a fantastic job, and I met some wonderful people.”

After sitting silently through much of the morning, Trump returned from a lunch break with copies of The New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

Not bringing reading material earlier “was a mistake,” he said.

Trump said he hadn’t asked for a postponement because serving jury duty is “the right thing to do.”

But asked whether he hoped to get cut loose after only one day, he said: “I hope so.”

During the afternoon session, Trump held court with a group of reporters in the back of the jury assembly room in what can only be described as a

Celebrity, businessman and Presidential hopeful Donald Trump reported for jury duty on Monday. hang-out session, offering them Tic Tacs and showing off the single key he carries in his pocket - to his home.

“I like to be lean,” he said.

Over the years, many celebrities, including Ma-

donna, Spike Lee and Woody Allen, have been called for jury duty in New York. Indeed, “Saturday Night Live” cast member Bobby Moynihan was in the jury pool with Trump. Moynihan had no

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While it was once de rigueur for doctors, lawyers, various other professionals and elected officials to get out of jury duty, the state eliminated their exemptions in 1996.

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Surpasses Box Office Expectations NEW YORK (AP) — Underestimate the crossover appeal of N.W.A at your peril.

More than 25 years after the Los Angeles hip-hop group went double platinum with their unheralded debut album largely without the benefit of radio play, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and the rest shook up Hollywood in the dog days of summer.

“Straight Outta Compton,” the N.W.A biopic produced

by Cube and Dre, blew away industry expectations over the weekend with a $60.2 million debut, even higher than the $56.1 estimated on Sunday. The film, co-financed by Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures for just $29 million, was propelled by the excitement stirred up by the film’s trailer, savvy digital marketing, strong reviews and the same kind of audacity that made N.W.A famous in the first place.

Just as N.W.A’s debut album stood out from the pack in 1988 when hair metal bands like Def Leppard and Guns N’Roses were dominating the airwaves, “Straight Outta Compton” stands far apart from the majority of movies to land at the multiplex this summer.

The only other film with a largely African American cast to hit theaters this summer was the independently made “Dope.” It’s a long term trend that’s found increasing scrutiny. A recent study by the University of Southern California found that nearly three-quarters of all speak-

ing or named characters in the top 100 highest-grossing movies of 2014 were white.

So “Straight Outta Compton” - a fresh and brash alternative to the usual summer spectacles - arrived with a wave of enthusiasm behind it, rising to the level of mustsee cultural flashpoint. The social conditions of N.W.A’s rise from South Central Los Angeles also bear particular relevance to recent protests over abusive and biased police enforcement.

On Sunday, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, whose Oscar-nominated January release “Selma” struggled at the box office despite rave reviews and similar relevance, tweeted a passionate response to “Compton,” saying it “captured the plight of the black artist.”

“We rapped along, clapped, laughed, cried. For all that has happened,” said DuVernay. “All the stifling of our voices as young black people in that place at that time while a war was going on against us.”

The success of “Straight Outta Compton” could encourage studios to embrace more racially charged stories.

Certainly, many will hope for such an effect, even if it stands against the prevailing risk-adverse nature of today’s Hollywood.

“I don’t think this movie is going to change anything, but I do think we’re in the midst of a change. I think it’s subtle,” says David Poland, editor of Movie City News. “There is

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ is a biopic about the rap group N.W.A. It grossed $60.2 million during its opening weekend. going to be a little less resistance in the next couple of years to movies about women and movies about people of color and things like rap - cultural things of the generation that is now 30.”

Before Universal jumped in, Warner Bros. passed on “Straight Outta Compton” in part because of the project’s riskiness. Those concerns earlier appeared to be justified. Marion “Suge” Knight, who’s portrayed in the film, is awaiting trial for allegedly running over two men in January after an altercation with Cle “Bone” Sloan, a technical adviser on the movie.

There were also fears of vi-

olence at theaters, particularly after several shootings at movie theaters in recent months. Universal helped some theaters pay for extra security, but no violence materialized.

What did materialize was the diverse audience of a mainstream hit. According to Universal, the film, which stars Corey Hawkins (as Dr. Dre), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (as his father, Ice Cube) and Jason Mitchell (as Eazy-E) was 46 percent African American, 23 percent Caucasian and 21 percent Hispanic.

“This is a universal story,” said director F. Gary Gray in an earlier interview. “It can

inspire people from all walks of life. And if you hire unknowns, the story will stand on its own. You won’t be distracted by a celebrity mimicking another celebrity.”

Phil Contrino, chief analyst for BoxOffice.com, believes “Straight Outta Compton” has already inspired more films like it, even if N.W.A remains a singular entity particularly ripe for the biopic treatment.

“I guarantee executives before this movie opened were having conversations about what kind of rap biopic can we do next, what’s the next landmark story that hasn’t been told,” said Contrino.

“This will definitely lead to a new wave of music biopics.”

For now, the force of “Straight Outta Compton” has startled Hollywood in the usually quiet late summer days - about the same time of year that N.W.A’s debut shocked the country in early September 1988.

“The release date turned out to be perfect in terms of audiences being ready for something of substance that’s also entertaining,” said Nick Carpou, head of domestic distribution for Universal.

“This kind of result points to the fact that there was an audience out there for this. And boy did they come out.”

E. Hirsch Pleads Guilty to Assault Depp, Simmons Rock for Charity SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Actor Emile Hirsch began serving 15 days in a Utah jail Monday after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault for putting a female studio executive in a chokehold and body-slamming her at a nightclub during the Sundance Film Festival The “Into the Wild” star told a judge he was sorry and was learning to take responsibility for his actions, saying he has no excuse for what happened Jan. 25 at Tao Nightclub in Park City.

But the victim said Hirsch’s punishment should have been tougher.

Hirsch was intoxicated and taking medications when he dragged the woman across a table, according to police and prosecutors.

“I know it was completely wrong and reckless and irresponsible,” said Hirsch, 30, who wore jeans, a sport coat and tie to court.

“I have no excuses for not remembering. I put those chemicals inside me.”

Hirsch’s deal with prosecutors also calls for a $4,750 fine and 50 hours of community service. In exchange, a more serious felony assault charge was dropped and the misdemeanor will be dismissed if he completes his sentence.

Daniele Bernfeld, an executive for the Paramount Pictures subsidiary Insurge Pictures, said in a statement read in court that the violent and unprovoked attack has caused long-lasting effects beyond physical injuries.

“It took two people to pull him off me, and if not

for their intervention, the attack would have continued,” she said. “I thought I was going to die.”

She said authorities treated her with respect and dignity, but she’s disappointed that prosecutors agreed to a deal that meets the bare minimum.

“If a violent attack in front of a roomful of witnesses can be labeled a misdemeanor and dismissed, what of women who are assaulted while alone in hallways or bathrooms, or behind the closed doors of their own homes?” Bernfeld said in a statement sent by Los Angeles attorney Don Etra.

Defending the deal, Summit County Attorney Robert Hilder noted that Hirsch has accepted responsibility, shown remorse and went to rehab in Utah immediately after the incident. The prosecutor said he will ensure Hirsch, of Encino, California, serves the full 15 days in jail and that his community service is meaningful.

Hilder said of Bernfeld’s complaints: “That was a terrifying experience. I don’t think we could have given enough jail to satisfy her.”

Hilder, a former state judge, said he thinks the jail time will affect Hirsch.

“I don’t how many of you good gentleman have spent 15 days in jail, but 15 minutes is too much for me. I think he will learn from that,” the prosecutor said.

What motivated Hirsch to attack Bernfeld that night remains unclear. The actor said in court that he

still doesn’t remember what happened but took responsibility for drinking an enormous amount of alcohol and putting himself in that position. He also was taking medications, Hilder said, but didn’t reveal what kind.

State Judge Kara Pettit agreed that there were no excuses for the attack but credited Hirsch for going to rehab, staying sober and offering what she considered a sincere apology. She noted he had no previous history of violent or criminal behavior.

She said he would serve one year in jail if he doesn’t complete all the stipulations of the deal.

The prosecutor acknowledged that he’s troubled he does not know what motivated Hirsch in the “shocking” attack.

Hirsch was at Sundance for the premiere of the drama “Ten Thousand Saints.” He is best known for his starring role in “Into the Wild” and has also appeared in “The Girl Next Door,” “Milk,” and Universal’s Navy SEAL drama “Lone Survivor,” Peter Berg’s account of a disastrous 2005 military operation in Afghanistan.

As part of the deal, Hirsch was ordered not to drink alcohol or use drugs.

He told the judge he will continue going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Hirsch, who has a young son, said he’s grown up after going to rehab, learning the importance of “not just saying I’m sorry, but letting my actions line up with my words.”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp didn’t say a word as he stepped onto a small stage inside the Lucky Strike bowling alley. He just strapped on a guitar and started playing with the band.

One song later, Gene Simmons joined in.

The superstar pairing capped off a fundraising concert Sunday for MendingKids.org, an organization that provides hundreds of free corrective surgeries each year for children around the world. Besides Depp and Simmons, the event also featured a surprise reunion of rock group Extreme for a performance of their 1991 classic “More Than Words.”

After appearances by various musicians, Depp quietly joined the house band to play Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out.” (The 52-year-old actor announced last week that he is forming a band with Cooper and guitarist Joe Perry called Hollywood Vampires that will release a self-titled album next month and donate proceeds to charity.)

His hair slicked back, Depp wore jeans and an oxford shirt topped with a gray vest. He played a white electric guitar. In a statement provided by his publicist, Depp said he was “thrilled to be a part of an event that benefits children around the globe.”

“Mending Kids is not only changing the lives of these kids, but making a difference in developing

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Gene Simmons with his family on the red carpet for the charity concert. countries that are in need of medical care,” he said.

Simmons was the last to take the stage. A supporter of MendingKids.org for several years, the 65-yearold entertainer invited anyone with $1,000 to donate to the organization to come up and sing with the band. About 10 donors

took him up on the offer, including his son and daughter, and they shared the stage with Depp, Simmons and the rest of the band during the closing number, the Kiss hit “Rock and Roll All Nite.”

After the show, Depp waved to fans and disappeared out a side door.

17th Teen Choice Awards Remembers Paul Walker, Honors Britney Spears NEW YORK (AP) — The 17th Teen Choice Awards threw its full support behind the hit series “Empire,” honored late “Furious 7” star Paul Walker and paid homage to a respected elder: Britney Spears.

The two-hour teen celebration, broadcast live Sunday night, kicked off with a victory lap for the weekend box-office hit “Straight Outta Compton.” Ice Cube and the young stars of the N.W.A biopic, which earned an estimated $56.1 million over the weekend, welcomed the young crowd to Los Angeles’ Galen Center.

Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, the rapper and “Furious 7” co-star, was one of three hosts, alongside “Jane the Virgin” star Gina Rodriguez and actor Josh Peck. Bridges’ film, one of year’s biggest bigscreen hits, was one of the night’s top winners, win-

ning best action movie and best actor in an action-adventure for the late Paul Walker.

“Paul Walker is here in spirit with us,” said Vin Diesel, a star in the street racing franchise. He applauded a “special, special” teen in the crowd: Walker’s daughter Meadow.

The Teen Choice Awards spread awards across movies, music, TV, fashion, sports and digital media, celebrating the favorites - from Channing Tatum to Wiz Khalifa to Stephen Curry (all winners Sunday) - of one of media’s most powerful demographics.

As a pop star, Spears was a regular at the Teen Choice Awards, collecting its trademark trophies - surfboards - many times over the years, including its version of a lifetime achievement award in 2009.

On Sunday, Spears, her blonde hair partially dyed

blue and purple, was honored for being a style icon.

She dedicated the award to her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and niece Lexie, who were in the audience.

The Teen Choice Awards’ new reigning powerhouse, One Direction, landed eight awards, bringing their “lifetime” total to 23.

The British boy band, currently on tour, accepted the awards in a taped video.

The hip-hop drama “Empire” won breakout TV show and provided one of the show’s most memorable moments. While Jussie Smollett and Yazz performed “You’re So Beautiful,” a song from the series, the show’s Gabourey Sidibe made a surprise cameo, exuberantly dancing among the back-up dancers.

Ellen DeGeneres won for best comedian. Adding a Teen Choice Award to her

From left, Jordana Brewster, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez pose at the award show.

People’s Choice Award, DeGeneres requested awards from other age groups: the elderly and babies.

Several awards went to “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1,” including

best actor in a sci-fi or fantasy for Josh Hutcherson.

He reflected on the end of the franchise, with this fall’s “Mockingjay, Part 2,” like a coming graduation. “`Hunger Games’ has

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been a huge part of my life for almost five years now.

It’s coming to an end and it’s really sad,” said Hutcherson. “So if we want to cry together, we can do that because it breaks my heart.”

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Across 1 Hardy’s “__ of the D’Urbervilles” 5 Diva delivery 9 Conform as needed 14 Ancient mystical letter 15 Put on staff 16 Like the ‘80s look, now 17 Kirkuk’s country 18 Place for legislative debate 20 Infield fly 22 Online ha-ha 23 Firing range purchase 24 Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance baseball event 28 Arctic deer 30 Make corrections to 33 Bracketology org.

34 Clobber 37 Dump emanations 39 Computer program glitch 40 Fairies and pixies, e.g.

42 Pirouette point 43 “Operator” singer Jim 45 Fair to middling 46 Scourge 47 Battery current entry point 49 Played the siren 51 Work on casually, as an engine 54 How-to segment 57 Snaky swimmer 58 Look daggers (at) 61 Durations ... and what this puzzle’s circles literally represent 65 Irish New Age singer 66 Get together 67 Furniture hardwood 68 Some flat-screen TVs 69 Exposed 70 Miss from Mex. 71 Email folder Down 1 Lose one’s footing 2 100 cents, in Germany 3 Spring bloom named for its resemblance to a mythical creature 4 Giant redwood 5 “That feels good!”

6 __ Grande 7 “Good for me!”

8 Greek fable writer 9 Kennel cry 10 Postponed

11 Tiny bit of matter 12 School year-end dance 13 Snowblower brand 19 Vogue rival 21 Pint server 25 Foreshadow 26 Fishing decoys 27 Wild way to run 28 Ô’Fast Money’’ channel 29 Integra automaker 31 “Forget about it!”

32 Unmanned spy plane 35 Blurry craft in tabloid pics 36 Given to micromanaging 38 Papaya discard 40 “The Things __ for Love” 41 MGM co-founder 44 Vie 46 “Downton Abbey” servers 48 Cabinet dept. concerned with power 50 Archaeologist’s project 52 Shelley contemporary 53 Hunter Fudd

54 Concert re-entry request 55 Singer Turner 56 Arab League bigwig 59 Seacrest of “American Idol” 60 Los Angeles-to-Atlanta direction 62 Prepared dinner for 63 Have dinner 64 Calypso cousin

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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) HHHH 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 others. A

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You are likely to notice someone get quite hostile or angry LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH in a situation, whether it happens You could be more in touch with a now or in the next few weeks. A perproblem than you are aware. You can son who reacts that strongly probamake light of it, but ultimately you bly feels insecure or judged. It would will need to deal with the issue at be wise to give him or her some hand. A conversation with a friend space. Tonight: Head home early. will give you another perspective to work with. Tonight: Make sure to get CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) enough exercise.

HHHH You could be taken aback by a situation that surrounds your fiSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH nances. Communication will be necStay close to home. An associate essary once you decide which way might be challenging you too much to go. Others seem to be somewhat for your taste. Work with the person’s combative in your daily life. Find out ideas rather than negate them. To- why. Tonight: You don’t need to go night: All smiles. far to have a deep conversation.

late afternoon meeting will be significant. Tonight: Hang with a pal.

power to your words. Tonight: Re- son needs to work through a perspond to an odd but interesting idea. sonal issue. Tonight: Out late.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH 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.

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) HHHH 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, as this per-

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH 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.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HH 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 and better.

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Tuesday August 18, 2015

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University Park opens, receives positive feedback

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Mark Nesselroad closes out his speech in front of the newly-constructed University Park apartments located on Evansdale Campus.

by jake jarvis city editor @newsroomjake

The latest of West Virginia University’s public-private partnerships opened just before students came back for the fall semester.

The University Park development will pay more than $26 million in taxes to the city of Morgantown, according to the property’s principal officer Mark Nesselroad, and during construction, the development paid about $1.8 million in construction B&O taxes.

“After enduring a cold winter and a rainy spring,” Nesselraod said, “the construction finally got done.

I think it’s only proper that we had a day like today.”

Nesselraod, WVU President E. Gordon Gee and other campus leaders gathered at the development Thursday to officially cut the blue ribbon and open the apartment complex.

The complex, which is located near the Evansdale

Campus at the intersection of Oakland Street and University Avenue, is made up of five separate buildings.

Two of those buildings are residence halls and the other three are apartment complexes.

Like other residence halls at WVU, two resident assistants will live on each floor. In the apartments, there will be only two community assistants. Those assistants will be available to pick-up residents’ packages, help with lost keys and more.

“Where is my room key, Mark?” President Gee joked. “I’ll tell you something, I came over for a preview the other day, and I had such envy I tried to move in, as a matter of fact.”

University Park’s Property Manager Cindy Pintus said residents of the apartment buildings moved in on Aug. 1. Pintus wasn’t sure Thursday how full the apartments were because of how hectic the move into the building has been.

Until recently, Pintus’ office was incomplete.

A bedroom at University Park.

She worked out of a desk in a model apartment room — “So I know it’s a good-sized desk,” Pintus said.

“It obviously has the nicest amenities of anything we have on campus right now,” said Student Body President George Capel.

“It’s certainly nicer than where I live off-campus.”

Capel supports the University’s mission to provide modern and safe housing to students.

Reluctant Kentucky clerk gets time for gay marriage appeal MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP)—A federal judge on Monday gave a Kentucky county clerk room to continue denying marriage licenses to gays and lesbians while she takes her religious objections case to a higher court.

U.S. District Judge David Bunning ordered Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis last week to issue licenses to two gay couples, and ruled Monday that she is not entitled to any more delays. But because “emotions are running high on both sides of this debate,” he also stayed his decision while she takes her case to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal.

Attorneys on both sides disagreed about the implications. Dan Canon, representing the gay couples, said Davis remains under the judge’s order.

But Mat Staver, who represents Davis and is the founder of Florida-based Liberty Counsel, said the convoluted order essentially grants her request for more time.

What is clear is that Davis will continue refusing to issue marriage licenses to anyone in this county of about 23,000 people, home to Morehead State University in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky. Until the case is resolved, no new wedding can be legally recognized in Rowan County unless the couple obtains a marriage license somewhere else.

“This is not something I decided because of this decision that came down,” Davis testified in federal court last month. “It was thought-out and, you know, I sought God on it.”

Clerking has been a family business in Rowan County. Davis worked for her mother for 27 years before replacing her in the elected post this year, and her son Nathan now works for her. He personally turned away a gay couple last week.

Around the U.S., most opponents of gay and lesbian marriage rights are complying with the high court. Some other objectors in Kentucky submitted to the legal authorities after Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear told them to begin issuing licenses to samesex couples, or resign.

Kim Davis is one of the last holdouts, and apparently the first to be challenged in federal court, putting her and tiny Rowan County in the middle of one of the country’s largest social upheavals.

Davis wants Kentucky lawmakers to allow county clerks to opt out of issuing marriage licenses for religious reasons. But the governor has declined to call a special session. Davis faces fines and possible jail time for contempt of court if she loses her challenge and still refuses to issue licenses. But she can only be impeached from her $80,000 a year job by the legislature, and impeachment proceedings are unlikely even after the lawmakers reconvene in January.

Davis’ lawyers compare her to other religious objectors, such as a nurse being forced to perform an abortion, a non-combatant ordered to fire on an enemy soldier, or a state official forced to participate in a convicted prisoner’s execution.

Bunning disagreed. Davis is “free to believe that marriage is a union between one man and one woman, as many Americans do. However, her religious convictions cannot excuse her from performing the duties that she took an oath to perform as Rowan County Clerk,” he wrote last week.

Nevertheless, the judge’s convoluted ruling on Monday effectively imposes more delays, not only on the couples suing Davis, but on anyone else in Rowan County who wants

to get licensed to marry in the place where they live, work and pay taxes.

Davis said it would violate her Christian beliefs to issue a license to a samesex couple that has her name on it, and she has her supporters for standing firm.

“If she was to say `Well, you know, I need my job, I’m going to do what they say do,’ she would be letting down her faith,” said Joe Riley, an evangelist who says he attended church with Davis at Morehead First Apostolic Church.

Davis, through her attorney, declined to be interviewed. Acquaintances describe her as easy-going but reserved. She hid behind her attorneys to avoid being photographed in a courthouse hallway and had to be told to speak up from the witness stand.

Beneath her quiet nature lies a steadfast resolve not to compromise, even after a video of her refusing to issue a license to a gay couple, David Ermold and David Moore, generated more than a million views online.

Shortly after she took office in January, she said she wrote every state lawmaker she could and pleaded to change the law, to no avail.

So, on June 26th -- the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide -- Davis told her staff not to process any more licenses until further notice, no matter who asks.

Under Kentucky law, marriages must be licensed by a county clerk, who first determines if the couple meets all legal requirements - such as being unmarried, and old enough.

And because every license issued in Rowan County is under her authority, she feels she can’t delegate the job to a non-objector.

“If I say that I authorize that, I’m saying I agree with it, and I can’t,” Davis told the court.

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“Whenever I look around, I think of the generations of students who are going to live here,” Capel said. “This is really going to be their home. This is going to be the place where they live, study, cram in stuff before their finals at the end of their semester.”

The University partnered with GlenMark Holding and will lease the property from WVU for 40 years, Nesselraod said. Af-

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President E. Gordon Gee delivers a speech for the opening of University Park on Evansdale Campus.

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The living room and kitchen inside University Park. ter those 40 years, WVU will take over ownership of the property.

In the meantime, WVU will maintain the property “Through a system of leases and subleases — they lease it to us and we lease it back to them — it’s a way that (WVU) is able to gain access to capital to build projects like this,” Nesselroad.

But how does GlenMark benefit firm the partnership? Nesselroad said its

able to lease commercial spaces in the north building to places like IHOP. “Our company is the managing member of the entity that built this whole complex,” Nesselroad said.

“We are developers, and we’ve been in business for 31 years... We in turn set up a separate entity to build this complex in partnership with West Virginia University.” jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

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Tuesday August 18, 2015

Difficulty Level Medium

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

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Across 1 Taj Mahal city 5 Merry 11 One doing serious crunching in 29-Down 14 Perturb 15 Hang on a clothesline 16 One of a swiveled pair 17 1981 Richard Pryor film 19 Sit-__: protests 20 Ancient Greek theater 21 Merry old king 22 In a funk 23 Managed 24 Band whose frontman passes through the audience in a plastic bubble, with “The” 27 Typical “Twilight” fan 28 Billy of “Titanic” 29 Daisylike blooms 32 Pipe dream 36 Bartlett, e.g.

37 Distress signal 38 Pop 39 Chew out 42 Chic 44 “How steak is done” sauce 45 Like a battery needing a charge 46 “Everything but” item 50 “Don’t __”: 2005 R&B hit 53 Dull discomfort 54 Chess ending 55 Cultural values 57 King of Spain 58 Jolly Roger fliers 60 The word, as suggested by the saying formed by the ends of this puzzle’s four longest answers 61 Cab rider-to-be 62 Sheltered, at sea 63 Mimic 64 Lover of Tristan 65 Student’s stressor Down 1 Shady alcove 2 Dutch cheese 3 Gotten up 4 Choir member 5 “The Brady Bunch” girl 6 Tin Woodman’s saving grace 7 Auto race noise 8 Puts on a pedestal 9 Arms supply 10 Caustic substance 11 It’s measured in alarms

12 Man cave hanging 13 Church areas 18 Suss out 22 Leading a charmed life 25 Guitar great Paul 26 Novel-sounding beast 27 Outdoor dining spot 29 Busy month for 11-Acrosses 30 Notice 31 Percussive dance 32 Homer call?

33 Charged particle 34 Like 2011, e.g.

35 Anti’s cry 37 Plot outline 40 “Delightful!”

41 Causes of pallors 42 Phil Rizzuto’s number 43 Fall implements 45 Tried to lose, in a way 46 Fate 47 Freeze, as a road 48 Herb in a bouquet garni

49 Slot in a stable 50 Country that’s nearly 25 times as long as its average width 51 Crosses one’s fingers 52 Liability’s opposite 56 The other one 58 Key letter 59 Before, to a bard

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You have a strong sense of direction, no matter which way you turn.

Listen to your sixth sense with regard to money. Focus on the present, and maximize your financial security. Tonight: Clear out your desk or workspace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH No one can deny your creativity when you decide to apply your focus and ingenuity to a situation. You can make the unworkable workable. Be sensitive to a situation where you suspect the other party might be out of sorts. You do not

need an emotional collision. Tonight: Let your hair down.

could decide that you would prefer to stand back and assess a situation from a distance. You have a strong GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH sense of humor and enjoy yourself Stay close to home, but be smart no matter what. Those you answer and don’t push your luck. You could to clearly are favorably disposed tobe overly tired and dragging from re- ward you. The timing is right to make cent pressures. Give yourself a break an important request or talk to these from whatever is creating this stress. people. Tonight: Treat time.

Tonight: Happy at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH HHHHH Confusion surrounds a You might want to have a long-over- key person. If you over think, you will due conversation. Be careful, as one not know which way to go. Be sponof you could be angrier than antici- taneous, and you naturally will draw pated. If it is you, be sure to clear the the results you want. Someone you air in a way that does not close down care about lets you know that he or a conversation. Tonight: Make it easy. she would like to be around you. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH Pull back some, and understand what is happening behind the scenes. Your sense of humor goes a long way toward resolving a problem, in that you detach and become less involved. Be careful when expressing your dismay. You will come off far more strongly than you think. Tonight: Vanish quickly!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Zero in on the basics during a meeting. You finally gain someone’s confidence, and feel much better as a result. Be sensible when dealing with an angry or upset person. This person might not be able to contain him- or herself. Tonight: Where the fun is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Stay on top of your responsibilities. Though much could be happening around you, be sure to keep your plans and schedule intact. You have enough energy to squeeze in an extra event with a friend. Worry less. Tonight: Know when to call it a day.

You might be dealing with one person after another. Everyone has something he or she needs your opinion on. Your nature is unusually giving, especially now. Still, do not toss your plans down the drain. Tonight: Dinner for two.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You need to sort through CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) what you must do, as opposed to HHHH Your ability to detach and what you want to accomplish. Othsee what others refuse to see ear- ers need your input and could be marks your abilities, especially to- quite demanding. Trust your judgday. Creativity seems to flow nat- ments with a key person. Tonight: urally between you and others. A Hang out with a lively friend. mere suggestion could trigger a BORN TODAY French composer great idea. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Maurice Ravel (1875), televangelist AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Tammy Faye Messner (1942),

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S U D O k U

Tuesday August 18, 2015

Difficulty Level Medium

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Tuesday’s puzzle solved

Across 1 Taj Mahal city 5 Merry 11 One doing serious crunching in 29-Down 14 Perturb 15 Hang on a clothesline 16 One of a swiveled pair 17 1981 Richard Pryor film 19 Sit-__: protests 20 Ancient Greek theater 21 Merry old king 22 In a funk 23 Managed 24 Band whose frontman passes through the audience in a plastic bubble, with “The” 27 Typical “Twilight” fan 28 Billy of “Titanic” 29 Daisylike blooms 32 Pipe dream 36 Bartlett, e.g.

37 Distress signal 38 Pop 39 Chew out 42 Chic 44 “How steak is done” sauce 45 Like a battery needing a charge 46 “Everything but” item 50 “Don’t __”: 2005 R&B hit 53 Dull discomfort 54 Chess ending 55 Cultural values 57 King of Spain 58 Jolly Roger fliers 60 The word, as suggested by the saying formed by the ends of this puzzle’s four longest answers 61 Cab rider-to-be 62 Sheltered, at sea 63 Mimic 64 Lover of Tristan 65 Student’s stressor Down 1 Shady alcove 2 Dutch cheese 3 Gotten up 4 Choir member 5 “The Brady Bunch” girl 6 Tin Woodman’s saving grace 7 Auto race noise 8 Puts on a pedestal 9 Arms supply 10 Caustic substance 11 It’s measured in alarms

12 Man cave hanging 13 Church areas 18 Suss out 22 Leading a charmed life 25 Guitar great Paul 26 Novel-sounding beast 27 Outdoor dining spot 29 Busy month for 11-Acrosses 30 Notice 31 Percussive dance 32 Homer call?

33 Charged particle 34 Like 2011, e.g.

35 Anti’s cry 37 Plot outline 40 “Delightful!”

41 Causes of pallors 42 Phil Rizzuto’s number 43 Fall implements 45 Tried to lose, in a way 46 Fate 47 Freeze, as a road 48 Herb in a bouquet garni

49 Slot in a stable 50 Country that’s nearly 25 times as long as its average width 51 Crosses one’s fingers 52 Liability’s opposite 56 The other one 58 Key letter 59 Before, to a bard

C R O S S W O R D

Tuesday’S puzzle solved

PHOTO OF THE DAY

HOROSCOPE

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You have a strong sense of direction, no matter which way you turn.

Listen to your sixth sense with regard to money. Focus on the present, and maximize your financial security. Tonight: Clear out your desk or workspace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH No one can deny your creativity when you decide to apply your focus and ingenuity to a situation. You can make the unworkable workable. Be sensitive to a situation where you suspect the other party might be out of sorts. You do not

need an emotional collision. Tonight: Let your hair down.

could decide that you would prefer to stand back and assess a situation from a distance. You have a strong GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH sense of humor and enjoy yourself Stay close to home, but be smart no matter what. Those you answer and don’t push your luck. You could to clearly are favorably disposed tobe overly tired and dragging from re- ward you. The timing is right to make cent pressures. Give yourself a break an important request or talk to these from whatever is creating this stress. people. Tonight: Treat time.

Tonight: Happy at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH HHHHH Confusion surrounds a You might want to have a long-over- key person. If you over think, you will due conversation. Be careful, as one not know which way to go. Be sponof you could be angrier than antici- taneous, and you naturally will draw pated. If it is you, be sure to clear the the results you want. Someone you air in a way that does not close down care about lets you know that he or a conversation. Tonight: Make it easy. she would like to be around you. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH Pull back some, and understand what is happening behind the scenes. Your sense of humor goes a long way toward resolving a problem, in that you detach and become less involved. Be careful when expressing your dismay. You will come off far more strongly than you think. Tonight: Vanish quickly!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Zero in on the basics during a meeting. You finally gain someone’s confidence, and feel much better as a result. Be sensible when dealing with an angry or upset person. This person might not be able to contain him- or herself. Tonight: Where the fun is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Stay on top of your responsibilities. Though much could be happening around you, be sure to keep your plans and schedule intact. You have enough energy to squeeze in an extra event with a friend. Worry less. Tonight: Know when to call it a day.

You might be dealing with one person after another. Everyone has something he or she needs your opinion on. Your nature is unusually giving, especially now. Still, do not toss your plans down the drain. Tonight: Dinner for two.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You need to sort through CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) what you must do, as opposed to HHHH Your ability to detach and what you want to accomplish. Othsee what others refuse to see ear- ers need your input and could be marks your abilities, especially to- quite demanding. Trust your judgday. Creativity seems to flow nat- ments with a key person. Tonight: urally between you and others. A Hang out with a lively friend. mere suggestion could trigger a BORN TODAY French composer great idea. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Maurice Ravel (1875), televangelist AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Tammy Faye Messner (1942),