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Tuesday September 22, 2015
Volume 128, Issue 25
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WVU invites those seeking recovery to D.C. by paige czyzewski staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Editor’s Note: The subject of this story, who we refer to as Rob, asked us not to use his full name because of the negative social stigma surrounding alcoholism. Wrapping his car around a tree wasn’t enough to make Rob stop drinking the night he tried to kill himself.
“If I weren’t an alcoholic, I could have stopped. But I got a good lawyer, I pushed the court date for nine months and I drank the whole time,” Rob said. “I wanted to quit, I had every reason to quit.” He couldn’t. Rob is a graduate student at West Virginia University. He’s also one of 23 million Americans who experts say are recovering from alcohol and drug addictions. On Oct. 4, interested
WVU students and community members will travel to Washington, DC as people in recovery and individuals against addiction across America gather for the first time at the UNITE to Face Addiction rally. The goal, as the rally is called, is to “Break the Silence” for those 23 million and the 22 million more struggling with addiction daily. Like many others, Rob started drinking when he
was young. Rob’s first sip of alcohol was of his uncle’s beer at 10 years old. He didn’t exactly understand the appeal right away, yet he found himself looking at alcohol differently when, at 13 years old, his friend stole a bottle of gin. He wasn’t trying to escape something or feel better about anything— a simple answer to the root of his addiction can’t be pinned down. He just wanted to fit in.
Despite the burn flowing down his throat, he was determined to finish the bottle. “We found that if you tapped some gin out and struck it with a match, it would light blue,” Rob said. “I remember thinking at the end of the night, ‘We really shouldn’t have wasted any of that.’” Three years later, Rob found his sweet spot—the moment where he had the perfect amount of buzz to be “enough.” Rob had be-
come an alcoholic. “Next thing I know, I’m drinking past any point... And I never got to where I needed to be,” Rob said. At 15, alcohol couldn’t give Rob what he needed anymore. He needed help. Addiction was no longer fun for Rob because just that—addiction isn’t fun at all. WVU has a collegiate recovery initiative for students in recovery that
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A look at 2015 WVU Homecoming King and Queen Candidates
‘THIS IS MY LIFE’
by jordan miller correspondent @dailyathenaeum
As fall approaches, so does Homecoming. Last Thursday, the top five candidates for Homecoming King and Queen were announced by West Virginia University. For the next four days, each issue of the Daily Athenaeum will feature a short biography for a potential king and a potential queen, so students can learn more about the elects before voting. Voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Mountainlair and the Student Recreation Center. The 2015 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime at the WVU football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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William Bayless, Chief Executive Officer of American Campus Communities, gives a lecture on business and success-making inside the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
WVU alumnus speaks to students about learning from mistakes, becoming successful by amy pratt
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During his first semester as a junior at West Virginia University, Bill Bayless’ GPA was a miserable 1.0. Now, he manages multimillion dollar enterprises. “(Bill Bayless) is a phenomenal role model. We love nothing more than bringing back success stories,” said Nancy McIntyre, interim dean at the College of Business & Economics. Bayless, CEO of American Campus Communities, spoke to WVU students Monday morning in the Mountainlair Ballrooms as a part of B&E’s Distinguished Speaker Series. His company’s mission is to “be the nation’s premier provider of quality student housing communities and services.”
Bayless founded ACC in Austin, Texas, in 1993 as company with just four employees and one thirdparty student housing management contract. It quickly grew into a $250 million enterprise. It developed Lincoln Hall, Honors Hall and the College Park Apartments at WVU and also owns property in Sunnyside that will eventually be converted into a new student community. Bayless offered students advice about his keys to success, the most important being his personal motto, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” His experience at WVU is what shaped his motto. He said receiving the poor GPA was the wake-up call he needed to get back on track. “All of a sudden it hit me. ‘This is my life. If it’s
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WVU students attend a lecture from the B&E Distinguished Speaker Series on Monday morning inside the Mountainlair Ballrooms. to be, it’s up to me,’” Bayless remembered. “What I am doing here is going to determine my career and my fate for a long time to come.” That year, he accepted a position as a resident assistant in Summit Hall. Putting together experience from classes and
his knowledge of student housing in America was the foundation for ACC. At the time, the only oncampus housing options were only residence halls built in the 1960s, and off-campus housing was low-quality with absentee
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Project manager says Evansdale Crossing will be ‘sexy’ by hollie greene staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Students and West Virginia University officials are anxiously waiting the Evansdale Crossing building to open later this semester. On Monday, The Daily Athenaeum took a tour of the facility where developers hope to connect the upper and lower parts of the Evansdale Campus. “It’s going to be very sexy,” said Project Manager John Sommers. What could possibly be sexy about a building? The view from the very top, overlooking the entirety of the Evansdale campus and the natural beauty of West Virginia. Aside from the “sexy” views, the building will also be a beacon of accessibility and convenience for students spending all
day on Evansdale. Richard Strasburger, director of Accessibility Services for WVU’s Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, thinks the Evansdale Crossing building will improve the quality of life for WVU students with disabilities. “Just in general, Morgantown is such a difficult town to get around in that any buildings that take into account the needs of people with mobility issues is important,” Strasburger said. “Certainly having a building like this on the Evansdale campus will give students better access to all of the student services that are available in the Mountainlair.” Accessibility is one of the major components of this project. A walkway will directly connect the building to the Engineering PRT station. Inside the new build-
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Workers inspect the tunnel leading from the Engineering PRT to the connector building. ing, students will be able tion Center, according to to access services such as Sommers. Financial Aid, the RegisThe project will be comtrar and Student Accounts. pleted in stages, Sommers The new building will said. Retail areas such as also house several res- Barnes & Noble and the taurants, general purpose food court should be finclassrooms, a branch of ished and ready for use by Barnes & Noble and PNC the end of October. Bank, a café and the Reed College of Media’s Innovasee sexy on PAGE 2
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Ansh Kumar is a petroleum and natural gas engineering student from Charleston, West Virginia. He aspires to be a petroleum engineer and earn his masters in business administration before taking a position as upper-level management in the petroleum industry. Kumar would like to stay in West Virginia for his career and would be honored to come back as homecoming king to show friends and other alumni what WVU has to offer. “I feel like I have done a lot to help the cultural change we’ve seen on campus throughout my four years here,” Kumar said. “We can see now that the school has changed tremendously, and I can say that I’ve been a part of that change.” On campus, Kumar is affiliated with Student Advocates for Legislative Advancement, American Association for Drilling Engineers and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He has served as the formal chair for Sigma Alpha Epsilon and also as their vice president. Adding to his involvement with Greek Life, Kumar served as the vice president of the Interfraternity Council before later becoming president. He is also a former governor of the Student Government Association. Kumar was IFC president when Greek Life was placed on moratorium last year and said that while the situation itself was bad, he is proud of the results it achieved toward pushing Greek Life in a more positive direction. As for his accomplishments, Kumar worked a very successful internship with EQT, a local oil and gas company, as well as working on Earth Day CleanUp, one of the first collaborative projects between the city of Morgantown and SGA, where they filled two industrial-sized dumpsters with trash. In his free time, Kumar is a sports enthusiast, from being a part-time lacrosse referee to enjoying
Deonna Gandy is a business administration student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She hopes to one day take the entrepreneurial route and own her own business: Although she is not certain exactly what she wants to do, she knows she wants to innovate, lead and create in the fashion retail industry. Gandy is running for homecoming queen because she believes she represents WVU’s forward-moving vision of innovation. “I came into the University not really knowing where I wanted to go,” Gandy said. “Sooner or later, I started becoming a leader, and networking and working with so many amazing people.” As for her affiliations on campus, Gandy is the president of the Residence Hall Association and president of the WVU chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She was the campus representative for both Amazon and Victoria’s Secret PINK brands and established the PINK brand as a recognized student organization. Gandy was also the professional development chair for the American Association of University Women. Additionally, she was a resident assistant in the Honors Hall, which lead to her current position as community assistant at the University Park Apartments. Gandy is graduating a semester early and seeking full-time employment. She said she is ready to represent mountaineer nation in the best way possible. Her greatest accomplishment was being able to serve as a student leader and help her peers truly embrace what it means to be a mountaineer. “Honestly, it means hard work, it means commitment, it means sacrifice, because these are three words that I actually
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Tuesday September 22, 2015
WVU Greek community prepares for fall recruitment by rachel mcbride sTAFF WRITER @dailyathenaeum
With open arms, fraternities and sororities are welcoming potential brothers and sisters as they prepare for fall recruitment. Formal recruitment for fraternities began Sunday, while sororities don’t start until Sept. 27, both six weeks later than in the past. “I believe the changes made (to West Virginia University’s Greek Life) had a great impact on the recent criticism and are really emphasizing on the true meaning of Greek Life - (participating in) philanthropy
and community service,” said Jessica Sanger, a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. “(The changes) will create a key opportunity to find people that really have their mind set on these two things.” Earlier this year, Vice President of Student Life Bill Schafer announced several changes to Greek Life that are now being implemented as recruitment commences, one of them being the six week deferment. Administrators shifted back the recruitment timeline to give new WVU students suitable time to adjust to college life before deciding to join a sorority
or fraternity. The WVU Interfraternity Council also increased its GPA requirement from 2.5 to 2.75 to participate in recruitment, and the Panhellenic Council now requires a letter of character reference before women can begin in the recruitment process. The Panhellenic Council is also hosting mandatory workshops for potential members to learn more about what the campus and the Greek communities have to offer WVU students. “I think these changes have raised the bar for potential members and allowed them to be more
educated on what being a member of a fraternity or sorority is really about,” Schafer said. “Students choose to participate in Greek Life for various reasons, and these changes will only improve the student experience.” Currently, efforts to hire a Director of Greek Life has yielded no hire yet. The new position was created by Schafer to produce greater oversight, which he believes will foster a safer and more secure environment for WVU students affiliated with Greek Life. Greek Alumni Advisor Roundtable and Greek Leadership retreat, started by Schafer, were both held
recently to unite the Greek community, discuss leadership and the development of an ideal Greek community at the University. “(Greek Leaders) are working hard to change the culture here at WVU,” Schafer said. “I think they’re determined to be successful.” Currently, there is much talk a of a “culture change” happening around campus, and Ellis Roper, former president of Alpha Phi Alpha, said he doesn’t think it’s all empty words. “I do believe the culture is changing at WVU,” Roper said. “After the tragedy that occurred last fall, I personally believe fraternities
and sororities are actively seeking to change the culture, and with it, the negative stigma of Greek Life on campus.” WVU’s Greek community currently has 16 recognized fraternities and nine recognized sororities, as well as three National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities. “We will have several hundred students participate in Greek Life recruitment,” Schafer said. “It’s an exciting time on campus as young men and women determine if they want to be part of Greek Life.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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Wisconsin’s Walker exits ‘16 race with harsh words for Donald Trump MADISON, Wis. (AP)— Gov. Rick Perry as one of the
“Scott Walker is still a disgrace,” Trumka said, “just no longer national.” Walker’s fall was in many ways more dramatic than Perry’s. He was thought to be a leader in the big pack for much of the year and built a massive national organization, with paid staff spread across the country, that dwarfed many of his rivals in scale and scope. “I don’t think he made any really big mistakes,” said Iowa state Sen. Mark Costello, who endorsed Walker earlier this year. “But people lost enthusiasm.” Walker, 47, tried to appeal to religious conservatives, tea party conservatives and the more traditional GOP base. He cast himself as an unintimidated conservative fighter who had a record of victories in a state that hasn’t voted Republican for president since 1984. Like Perry, however, Walker found little room for such a message in a race dominated by Trump. Trump tweeted in response to Walker’s decision, “he’s a very nice person and has a great future.” Walker came to the race having won election in Wisconsin three times in four years, and having gained a national following among donors and conservatives
Warning that the Republican presidential race has become too nasty, Scott Walker exited the 2016 campaign on Monday and urged others to quit, too, and “clear the field” so someone can emerge to take down front-runner Donald Trump. The announcement marked a dramatic fall for Walker, who was struggling to generate money and enthusiasm after surging into the race’s top tier earlier in the year. He will return to his job as governor of Wisconsin, where his term runs through 2018. “Today, I believe that I am being called to lead by helping to clear the field in this race so that a positive conservative message can rise to the top,” Walker said in a news conference. “I encourage other Republican presidential candidates to consider doing the same so the voters can focus on a limited number of candidates who can offer a positive conservative alternative to the current front-runner.” Walker said that is “fundamentally important to the future of the party and more importantly to the future of our country.” One of the last Republicans to enter the race, Walker joined former Texas
first to leave it. He found himself unable to adjust to Trump’s popularity or break out in either of the first two GOP debates. Both candidates warned of the billionaire businessman’s influence on the GOP as they stepped aside, although neither called him out by name. “Sadly, the debate taking place in the Republican party today is not focused on that optimistic view of America,” Walker said. “Instead, it has drifted into personal attacks.” Walker’s sons, Matt and Alex, attended his speech. They each had taken a semester off from college to campaign with him. Anthony Scaramucci , one of Walker’s top fundraisers, expressed hope that other struggling candidates will heed Walker’s call to distill the field. “I think what he did shows real leadership,” Scaramucci said. “He’s sending a signal to the low single-digiters - the new 1 percenters, if you will - that it’s time to go, for the good of the party.” Wa l k e r ’s departure prompted a good riddance from Richard Trumka, AFLCIO president, reflecting the hostility between the governor and organized labor.
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nity for moving from the upper down to the lower campus.” With general-purpose classroom space, Sommers also sees the opportunity to bring more GEC classes to this side of the campus. Students can also relax at a “marketplace” on the first floor. Collo Rosso Pizza, Hugh Baby’s Burgers & BBQ, Little Donkey’s Tacos and Taziki’s Mediterranean Café will all be mere steps
away. The fifth floor of the building, dubbed the Octane floor, will include both a coffee shop and a juice bar during the day. At night, students ages 21 and older will be able to purchase select beer and wine. “There’s a lot of opportunity here,” Sommers said. “People have said it’s like a mini Mountainlair, and it is the same concept.”
especially if the environment we built could enhance them,” Bayless said. “This industry didn’t exist. That’s why we’re here.” In 2014, ACC became the first publicly traded student housing company when Bayless aided the buyout of his venture capital partners. Then, in 2013, Forbes named ACC one of America’s most trustworthy companies. But even Bayless admits he didn’t get here all on his own. “Don’t be afraid to surround yourself with people
smarter than you,” he said. “You will become an expert in organizational structure and management.” He also encouraged students to refuse to tolerate negativity in their future enterprises and to remember to save time for friends and family. “The main advice is to believe in yourself (and) set your goals,” he said. “Drive, ambition and hard work will still determine whether you personally succeed or fail.”
Continued from page 1 Other areas of the building, such as the Reed College of Media’s Innovation Center, will not be ready until the end of the year. “It’s definitely going to provide some great space for sure,” Sommers said. “I’m sure there won’t be anybody who doesn’t appreciate the food accessibility and the opportu-
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by successfully pushing his state to strip union bargaining rights from its public workers. Walker pointed to those Wisconsin wins, in a state that twice voted for Barack Obama as president, as signs that he could advance a conservative agenda as the GOP’s White House nominee. He called himself “aggressively normal” and made a splash in January with a well-received speech before religious conservatives in Iowa. Groups backing Walker went on to raise $26 million, tapping wealthy donors whom Walker had cultivated in his years as governor and during his successful effort to win a recall election in 2012. Walker’s primary super PAC, called Unintimidated, had just begun spending for a major push in Iowa - reflecting the governor’s lastditch strategy to place all of his chips on that first-tovote state. The super PAC told federal regulators in a filing Friday that it had spent more than $1.6 million boosting Walker this year, most recently on a $50,000 mailing to Iowa voters. It will now return what it hasn’t spent to its donors. Many of Walker’s trou-
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a news conference Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Madison, Wis., where he announced that he is suspending his Republican presidential campaign. bles were not of Trump’s making. He took days to clarify whether he supported ending birthright citizenship. He initially showed interest in building a wall between the U.S. and Canada, only to laugh it off as ridiculous. He also declared he wasn’t a career politician, despite having held public office for 22 straight years. After his fade in polls,
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the recreational activities Morgantown has to offer, like skiing and mountain biking. Kumar said the most important thing about being a Mountaineer is being neighborly and kind while showcasing the area’s good people and rich historical culture, in order to make people feel welcome in West Virginia. “I would really like to win for my parents,” Kumar said. “They’ve been huge mountaineer fans since they moved to Charleston, and they’ve only been to one mountaineer football game ever, so they’re very excited for the opportunity to come this football and winning, just to see the look on my mom’s face would be incredible.” Kumar said it was an honor to be named on the homecoming court, and to win would be a great opportunity for him to further represent WVU.
attempts to make that very point. “Collegiate recovery is a movement. The whole idea of being intoxicated or high all the time is getting not so popular,” said Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness Cathy Yura. “People are having far more fun enjoying life, but it’s not to be addicted.” Yura and WELLWVU: The Students’ Center for Health, along with WVU’s Student Assistance Program, have worked to promote staying sober on campus with both Narcotics Anonymous’ and Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-step programs. The cause is close to Yura, who had a family member die as a result of alcoholism. “Our goal is to allow students to have a great college experience while growing in their recovery through activities, services with other students with similar concerns,” Yura said. In AlcoholEDU, a module all incoming WVU students must take, students are asked about their experience with alcohol prior to coming to college. “You would be astounded at how many people who come have already been through a treatment center,” Yura said. Between 1999 and 2009, there was a 141 percent increase in people from ages 18-24 participating in treatment programs nationwide, according to Yura. Creating a community of individuals who are all recovering helps erase any stigma surrounding addition, which Yura said too often stops people from getting help. There is a stigma around addiction, and it too often stops people from getting help. “It’s okay to come out. We shouldn’t feel
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Continued from page 1 had to endure during my time there,” Gandy said. “So to be able to do these things and just strive to be the best that you can be.” As for what it would mean to her to win, Gandy describes Homecoming Queen as a nice way to recognize all the hard work and dedication she has put into the University, and being crowned would be a very enlightening and rewarding moment. “Life is an investment, and you’re not always completely certain what you’re going to get out of something you put in,” Gandy said. “It would definitely be a great way to finish up my time here as a mountaineer.” Gandy would also like to say thank you to all her unconditional supporters, professors, friends and family.
Walker took a more aggressive approach, promising to “wreak havoc” on Washington. He vowed to take on unions as president, just as he did as governor, outlawing them for federal government workers. But the anti-union policy proposal fell flat ; announced in the days before the second GOP debate, it wasn’t mentioned at all - by Walker or anyone else - on stage.
ashamed about recovering from addiction, she said. “It’s far better to say, ‘I’m controlling my drinking,’ than to be addicted and be hidden.” The Association of Recovery in Higher Education has already helped implement 350 collegiate recovery programs, which the University has utilized for developing local recovery communities and enforcing their importance, especially after the deaths of WVU students Nolan Burch in 2014 and Paul Salisbury this summer. Rob believes that community, finding a spiritual path and following the 12-steps are answers as well. Since his first meeting, Rob’s found his community and taken responsibility by making amends and righting his wrongs. He’s been sober since February 2007. “(In meetings), they would talk about their drinking and immediately I would say, ‘Yes. I do that. I do that.’ And I do that,” Rob said. “I was just thinking, ‘If I can’t get happy about being sober like them, I’m going to drink and die.’” To attend the “Breaking the Silence” event, visit http://rallybus.net/ unitetofaceaddiction/. The event is free and open to the public, however transportation to and from the event is $50 round-trip. More than 600 organizations will appear at “Breaking the Silence” with performances by Sheryl Crow and The Fray. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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Preventing injury in WVU athletes West Virginia University loves sports. From traveling hundreds of miles for away games to sporting blue and gold at every student tailgate. We show our teams the respect and appreciation they deserve as they run, tackle, hit, kick and shoot their way to victory. To keep our teams fit to win, safety is of the utmost importance. The best equipment and gear is necessary to prevent injuries like broken bones or torn ligaments from occurring, which can put players out anywhere from a single game to the entire season. However, though safety is a high priority, measures to prevent injury may not be as effective as we think. A recent study has shown 87 out of 91 deceased professional football players’ brains have tested positive for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder caused by sustaining repeated concussions over a lifetime. CTE can cause players to suffer from memory loss, motor skills impairment and
mood disorders like depression. There’s no way to test for CTE in players, but it’s clear football and other contact sports need to take better measures to ensure their players’ long-term safety. The number of concussions occurring each year range anywhere from 1.6 million to 3.8 million. Of these, 90 percent don’t involve loss of consciousness, so many people may not deem a visit to the doctor’s office necessary. However, continuing to play in a contact sport after receiving a concussion (or any injury, for that matter) can cause serious consequences over long periods of time. Overuse injuries caused almost half of all sports-related injuries in middle and high school students in 2009, which have the potential to cause permanent damage. Injuries to younger players can cause even more damage, as their bodies haven’t finished growing yet. Concussions are especially bad news: If a younger player sustains repeated concussions over time,
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Players at the Georgia Southern game on Sept. 5 violently tackle one another. they’re more at risk for developing post-concussion syndrome, which can cause dizziness, headaches and memory and concentration problems. The Center for Disease Control stated con-
cussion rates doubled from 2002 to 2012 in high school players. Protecting WVU’s athletes isn’t just a matter of adding extra padding to a helmet. Opposing teams
will continue to hit hard in their efforts to win, so perhaps the culture surrounding sports victories is what needs to change. Either way, players selected for their athletic ability should
not be forced to gamble with their lifelong health at every game simply for the sake of playing a college sport. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Teen wrongly charged as sex offender for nude photos kayla mccormick columnist @kayattheda
Two North Carolina teens were charged with sexual exploitation earlier this year: Cormega Copening and his girlfriend, both 16 at the time, were arrested and charged as adults for sending consensual naked pictures to one another. Police found the pictures on Copening’s phone after he voluntarily allowed police to search the device in aid of a separate investigation— one he had nothing to do with. His girlfriend took a plea bargain, as the Atlanta Blackstar reported, for “one year of probation without access to a phone, a $200 fine and a class on making smarter life decisions,” and she will eventually have a spotless record. Copening, on the other hand, is facing up to 10 years in prison for two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation and three counts of third-degree exploitation. While the second-degree exploitation charges are for the photos he had
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Even sending photos of oneself as a minor can be considered child pornography. of his girlfriend, the three counts of third-degree exploitation are for the photos he had of himself. Each charge is a felony warranting at least two years of jail time, meaning he faces the possibility of six years in prison for possessing naked pictures of himself
alone. As ridiculous as it may sound, both Copening and his girlfriend are being tried as adults for the exploitation of themselves, and, puzzlingly, North Carolina law supports it. Raleigh attorney Karl Knudsen, who is unin-
volved with the case, told Fox News, “You can be labeled a convicted sex offender as an adult at the age of 16, but you are a minor by being under the age of 18 to commit the offense in the first place. It really makes terrible sense logically, but that’s the way the
law is written.” If this kind of case can stand up in court, perhaps it’s time to rethink current laws. The crimes committed by these teens are not crimes warranting a trial and significant jail time, but rather cases of adolescent irresponsibility to
be addressed by parents and school boards. As former sex crimes prosecutor Rikki Kleiman said on “CBS This Morning,” “The police want to be the deterrent value here. Deterrent value should come from parents…from educators. We do not want to criminalize our teens for doing stupid things on their cell phones.” If Copening is convicted, not only will he face up to 10 years in prison, but he will have to register as a sex offender, a feat barring him from many life opportunities long after he has served his jail time. In regards to rethinking the laws currently in place, Kleiman said, “The only way to deal with the law is to get the legislature to clarify it.” There should be no doubt our laws and judicial system are flawed, especially with this case as testimony. Copening has a hearing on Sept. 30, and if there is any fairness in this cold, cruel world, the charges will be dropped and his punishment will turn into something a little less life-ruining. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Autism stays silent: “Autism Speaks” organization doesn’t deserve support rhiannon winner gettysburg college
Autism has a very real presence in our society; you are undoubtedly related to or are friends with someone on the spectrum, as 1 in 68 children will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder each year. The severity of autism in each person is different, but especially in the most severe cases, there are kids who need our help. I like to believe humans are inherently compassionate. If my belief is true, then it’s no wonder the organization Autism Speaks raked in $122 million in 2014. People were certainly attempting to help autistic people, but unfortunately, Autism Speaks does anything but. Autism Speaks frequently shares a video titled “Autism Every Day.” In it, Alison Tepper Singer, the former senior vice president of Autism Speaks, discusses life with her autistic daughter. One would expect this mother to focus on the challenges her daughter faces in life and how
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Autism Speaks had helped both of their lives. On the contrary: Singer shared she had almost purposefully killed herself and her autistic daughter by driving off of a bridge. The only thing stopping her was her love for her other non-autistic child. This is the woman who made important decisions concerning how Autism Speaks operated: someone who genuinely considered committing suicide and murdering her own daughter. The worst part is she’s not the only one. You would expect Autism Speaks’ board of directors to include primarily autistic people, yet not a single member is anywhere on the spectrum. Not a single position of any real importance is held by someone with ASD. Autism Speaks releases an annual breakdown of their finances. Surprisingly, hardly any money raised actually benefits autistic people. A mere 4 percent goes to “family services,” and while research is 44 percent of the budget, most of it is focused on “prevention.” Instead of working to help autistic people who are already alive, Autism Speaks
would prefer to try to eradicate autism in unborn children, which has been entirely unsuccessful so far. From the little money remaining to help real autistic people and their families in Autism Speaks’ budget, families with autistic children find it incredibly difficult to obtain any aid. The stories of families in need who don’t receive any money from Autism Speaks are numerous. One of the major issues autistic activists raise is the way people with ASD are viewed in society. I grew up with an autistic family member whom I love with all of my heart, but it was always hard to watch the way people talked about him behind his back. Adults would give him odd looks and would reel in horror when it was mentioned he is autistic. The only people who never judged him were other people with ASD or those who grew up around an autistic family member. While one would expect Autism Speaks to try to fight these negative stereotypes, they do the exact opposite. Autism Speaks supports every horrible stereotype about autistic people. In
Autism Speaks isn’t the organization it claims to be. their videos, autism is spoken of as a monstrous disease able to rip apart families. Autism Speaks puts great focus on “curing” autism, which reinforces another stereotype: Autistic people are inherently unhappy. What the organization neglects to realize is that many autistic people are quite happy with their lives. The vast majority of autistic activists say they don’t want a cure because they’re happy with who they are and they
don’t need to be “fixed.” Essentially, Autism Speaks is throwing huge chunks of its budget at fixing something nobody asked them to fix. In a world where autistic people are murdered each year by their loved ones simply for being autistic, there needs to be someone who speaks out in favor of change. There needs to be someone who provides real help to people who need it, and someone who supports people with ASD instead of tears them down.
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Unfortunately, it’s clear Autism Speaks is not an entity able to achieve these things. However, human compassion will still fuel donations from people uneducated about Autism Speaks in the hopes of making a difference. If you want to help, here are far better alternatives to Autism Speaks I urge you to consider donating to, such as Autistic Advocacy, Autism Network International, Autism Women’s Network and Autism Society of America.
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The Front Bottoms rock out at 123 Mel Smith
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The Front Bottoms rocked the stage at 123 Pleasant Street Monday evening, appearing for the second time in Morgantown. The indie rock band started its musical journey in 2007, but gained ma i n s t re a m m o m e n tum within the last few years. The current band members include Brian Sella, Matt Uychich, Tom Warren and Ciaran O’Donnell. The Front Bottoms originate from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, forming after the lead vocalist, Sella’s first year of college. The Front Bottoms went on tour with popular alternative rock band, Brand New, gaining experience performing live. Previously, the band started off with Bar/None Records. Most recently, they signed with Fueled by Ramen in June 2015, igniting its newfound fan base and momentum. The Front Bottoms have released three official albums, with their latest “Back On Top,” released in September. The “Week of Release Tour” kicked off last week, with Morgantown being one of the last and only tour dates in-
cluded. The band went on a short, six-date tour down the east coast in celebration of their album release. 123 Pleasant Street. was sold out for the show on Monday night, with nearly no room in the venue to spare. The crowd sang every word to every song, with fans crowd surfing up to the stage and even dancing on stage with the band. Diehard fan and senior communications student, Jim Guilliano, has been a fan of the band since they released their first album. This was his first time seeing the band perform live, so he anticipated an unforgettable performance. “I was a huge fan of TFB ever since their self-titled album came out a while ago. I fell in love with their music.” Guilliano said. “It’s a sold out crowd, and I think all their show have a tremendous amount of energy. I’m really looking forward to it.” Sella, a New Jersey native and lead vocalist for The Front Bottoms, said being on the road led to stylistic changes in their new album. The band features a new single on their album titled “West Virginia”, referring to their friends in the state. When The Front Bottoms played “West Vir-
ginia”, the crowd burst into song, singing along to every word. Warren, bassist, anticipated the crowd to go wild when the band played this song. The significance of the song is not quite about the state, but to devote a shout out to the state that has a loyal fan base. “It’s always been the spot when wherever we play in West Virginia, our agent says the show wouldn’t be a big deal,” Sella said. “It would always be. We would just have such a good time. It’s always been a really fun place to play.” With previous experience playing at 123, Sella believes the best part of playing in Morgantown is being surprised with the unexpected crowd. Sella was surprised the show was sold out with a line outside. “It’s going to be fun, you know it’s going to be a good show,” Sella said. Fans traveled along the east coast to catch glimpse of the band performing tracks they have barely performed before. Desiree Hatcher from Floyd, Virginia traveled five hours to Morgantown on Monday morning to see The Front Bottoms, her favorite band, perform live for the first time. “From tonight’s show,
I’m just expecting to have tons of fun, and that it will be intimate with a small crowd and small venue,” Hatcher said. “We traveled five hours this morning and left at 8 a.m. to be here. We have been waiting for this show since two o’clock this afternoon.” The crowd went wild as the band opened with their song, “The Feud” and closed with “Au Revoir (Adios).” For more information on The Front Bottoms, visit http:// www.thefrontb ottoms. com/ Garrett Yurisko/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
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The Front Bottoms rock out a sell out crowd at 123 Pleasant St. on Monday night.
A fan enjoys the show put on by The Front Bottoms at 123 Pleasant St.
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Appalachian Queer Film Festival returns to W. Va. chelsea walker A&E writer @dailyathenaeum
There are a slew of stereotypes that fill the minds of many when it comes to the lifestyles of Appalachian natives. Little know of the small community of Lewisburg, West Virginia, in the southern region of the state, but the tiny town hosts one highly impactful festival. The Appalachian Queer Film Festival is an event focused on shedding stereotypes and expanding minds in the Appalachian region. By bringing queer films and filmmakers to West Virginia, the Appalachian Queer Film Festival, in its second year, aims to open the doors for individuals to be moved by diverse films and interactions with filmmakers. Tim Ward, co-founder and director of the Appalachian Queer Film Festival, said the importance within the title truly is what makes the festival so successful in breaking down negative connotations that circulate the state. “We chose the words ‘Appalachian’ and ‘queer’ in the title specifically be-
The Appalchian Queer Film Festival is held in Lewisburg, W. Va. cause those are two things newspapers nationwide you don’t necessarily see ,such as The Huffington together a lot of the time,” Post, LA Times and WashWard said. ington Post. As Ward said, few would The Appalachian Queer ever think to consider Film Festival is expected to the words “Appalachian” bring in applauded films and “queer” in the same directed by popular filmbreath. The turnout for makers. One of the feathe debut of the Appala- tured films includes “Tanchian Queer Film Festival gerine,” an interesting film in 2014, however, proved telling the story of transthat individuals living in gender African Americans the mountains of West Vir- living in Los Angeles. ginia have more interest in “Tangerine,” written and the event than anticipated. directed by Sean S. Baker, Ward said the four-day was shot completely usevent hosted 200 peo- ing an iPhone 5S and an ple last year and received $8 application. Premierwrite-ups in popular ing at the Sundance Film
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Festival in 2015, the movie has also won awards at renowned film festivals, such as Traverse City Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Ward said one of the producers and one of the starring cast members will be present at the Appalachian Queer Film Festival. In a live question and answer session, the audience will be able to ask unfiltered questions after the screening of the film. The Appalachian Queer Film Festival not only serves as an event to ed-
ucate the public through moving films, but through open panels and discussions, as well. Ward said the panel presentations implemented through the program create conversations outside of the riveting films. The panels, he said, allow for individuals to take something more personal away from the event - a piece of information to carry with them back to their community. The panels this year feature a discussion on the importance of diversity with LGBTQ films.
Ward said the popular new movie “Stonewall,” set to release Sept. 25, has stirred controversy in the LGBTQ community for its lack of truly representing the racial diversity that was involved in the Stonewall riots. This year, the Appalachian Queer Film Festival will also host a panel in collaboration with Fairness West Virginia, a statewide organization dedicated to fair treatment and civil rights within the LBGTQ community. The sponsored panel will focus on the fight for equality in West Virginia. Ward said that thanks to generous sponsors, the Appalachian Queer Film Festival will be free for college students who show a valid ID at the box office. “We are very committed to making sure that our festival and its mission is realized,” Ward said. “Who better to realize that than college students.” The Appalachian Queer Film Festival will take place Oct. 1-4 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. For more information, visit http://aqff.org/. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Mon Arts Center converts ‘Trash to Treasure’ with annual fundraiser ally litten
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The Monongalia Arts Center took the expression, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” literally and took recycling to the next level at its annual fundraiser, Trash to Treasure. Starting at the beginning of the month, the MAC called for Morgantown residents to drop off their discarded items. Ever ything from art, books, clothes and general odds and ends were collected and dusted off. The next step to the c re a t i v e f u n d r a i s i n g idea was to sell these rediscovered items. All of the collected loot is now priced and ready to buy. The large, black room, located on the first floor of the MAC, was a piece of art itself. With nothing on the walls, one could not help but notice the hodgepodge of items. The stage is set up with electron-
ics, such as an old school television and a wireless Internet router, books, clothes and shoes. The rest of the room is filled with tables offering everything from holiday decorations to products that were never opened. Some of the more unique items were a pink antique couch, hand-stitched artwork, some interesting pieces of folk art and vinyl records. The Trash to Treasure fundraiser is not new to the MAC. Starting five years ago, the MAC has been quite successful in its attempts to make money and recycle unwanted goods. Daniel Gibbons, the MAC lobby manager, has seen the fundraiser grow over the past years. “Every year for many, many years we had antiques for sale,” Gibbons said. “We would get works of art and other objects, too. Over time, the economy bottomed out, and we noticed that the antique sale wasn’t doing
very well.” The Monongalia Art Center was not immune to the economic downfall. It decided to change its antique sale to a more affordable event, creating the Trash to Treasure fundraiser. “It’s just one more way we pay the bills and keep things going,” Gibbons said. “It is kind of a fun way to bring people to the MAC.” This year, due to the amount of springtime events, the MAC moved the annual fundraiser to autumn. However, due to the recent chilly weather, the event has not been very busy this year. “It’s been a little slow, but it seems to be picking up,” Gibbons said. However, things are bound to turn around. Although the Trash to Treasure event has already started, the MAC is allowing the community to continue to donate until Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Trash to Treasure raises money to support the MAC and its numerous projects throughout the year. If you have any old items laying around or taking up space, put it in a box and bring it down to the MAC for someone else to love. Not only does this fundraiser allow people to give old items some TLC, but it also gives ev-
eryone a reason to rid themselves of their clutter. Who knows, maybe one of these unique items could inspire a new work of art. The Trash to Treasure fundraiser will take place during the Mononga-
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lia Arts Center’s regular business hours, 11 a.m. 7 p.m., until Sept. 25 at the MAC, located at 107 High St. For more information, visit http://monartscenter.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Celebrating the birthday of two brave little hobbits On this day, Tolkien fans celebrate the mutual birthday of two beloved hobbits who forever changed the world of storytelling. The notorious author, J.R.R. Tolkien, first brought the fictitious place of Middle Earth to life in the early 20th century. Creating his own language and mythology, Tolkien captured the hearts of millions upon publishing his well-known book, “The Hobbit,” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Bilbo
Baggins, a leading character in “The Hobbit,” and Frodo Baggins, the orphaned son of Bilbo’s first cousin and primary protagonist in The Lord of the Rings, both share a birthday on Sept. 22. Commonly referred to as “Hobbit Day,” fans of the novels and films recognize Tolkien’s talent,and the timeless adventure his work continues to share. To l k i e n was born
to English parents on Jan. 3, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. After studying English language and literature at the University of Oxford in 1911, Tolkien fought in the first world war. It was the time between battles and during sleepless nights that Tolkien jotted down stories in a notehe book
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Golden Horseshoe at the MAC
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The history teacher (Jennifer Lynn Arnold) and Wes’ father (Nick Ryan) talk about the Golden Horseshoe test during a play of the same name.
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Wes (Tyler Kovar) and his father (Nick Ryan) amend their shacky relationship the night before a test, in a West Virginia theatrical play, “Golden Horseshoe.”
called, “The Book of Lost Tales.” Middle Earth, a world with its own map, language and rich history, was first created in that notebook. Continuing to build upon his fictional concept during his career as a professor of Anglo-Saxon, Tolkien’s books were finally published; “The Hobbit” in 1937, and the first volume of the trilogy, “The Fellowship of the Ring,” in 1954. In mid1997, di-
rector Peter Jackson began writing the script for the first “Lord of the Rings” movie for a release date in 2001. Considered to be one of the biggest and most ambitious film projects ever undertaken in the film industry, “The Lord of the Rings” movies were an undeniable success. Fans were overjoyed to hear Jackson would be releasing the first of a three-part film adaptation, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” in 2012. With the last “Hobbit” movie released in
2014, it is expected the films will be cherished by thrillseekers for a lifetime. The American Tolkien Society was the first to recognize Hobbit Day; the day where an award-winning fantasy beginning with, “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit,” is remembered with great respect. -MEW
Covering Swift’s ‘1989’ was humbling NEW YORK (AP) — Rocker Ryan Adams said covering Taylor Swift’s entire “1989” album was “incredibly humbling” and helped him explore himself more deeply as a musician. Adams’ version of “1989” was digitally released Monday. Swift released the original album - her first fullblown pop record - last October. “It’s actually incredibly humbling to find a connection with someone else’s words and someone else’s songs and to open yourself up and to feel them fully, and find out where those stories take you,” Adams, 40, said in an interview last week. “It felt no less genuine than any song I’ve ever written for myself.” So far, Swift’s fifth album has sold 5.2 million units and launched multiple hits, including No.1s like “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood.” Adams’ interpretation of “1989” offers a slowed-down take on her upbeat anthems. “I got to work different parts of my brain, different parts of my heart and different parts of the musical aspects of my personality,” Adams said of covering Swift’s music. “It’s really its own thing. ...It’s not the same record.” After completing his version, the singer-songwriterproducer played it for
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Ryan Adam’s cover of Taylor Swift’s latest album released Monday. 25-year-old Swift before taking it any further. He namedropped Bob Mould as one his favorite musicians, but added in the same breath: “But then I also love all those songs on (Swift’s) `Fearless’ (album). I don’t really have a place where my music begins and ends.” Adams said he has known Swift for about 4 years and counts himself as a fan. Adams released his debut album, “Heartbreaker,” in 2000. His 2014 self-titled record, his 14th studio release, earned him two Grammy nominations earlier this year, including best
rock album. He has also found success as a producer for acts like Willie Nelson and Jenny Lewis. Adams says in 1989 - the year, not the album - he remembers being in love with music and being aware he wanted to make a career out of it. “I was already collecting albums. By 15, I was skateboarding, I had gotten my first guitar,” he said. “I had my first record player and I remember I got my first couple of real albums that were my own records and I was really excited about them.”
Box Office Top 20: ‘Maze Runner’ sequel scorches Depp’s ‘Black Mass’ NEW YORK (AP) — “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” sprinted away with the box office lead with a $30.3 million debut that came in below its 2014 original but was still enough to surpass Johnny Depp’s “Black Mass.” Warner Bros.’ Whitey Bulger drama opened with $22.6 million. A solid return for an R-rated adult drama, the debut brought relief to a bad box-office run for Depp following failures like “Mortdecai,” “Transcendence” and “The Lone Ranger.” Opening in 545 IMAX and large-format screens, Universal’s mountaineering thriller “Everest” took in $7.2 million ahead of its wider expansion. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of
weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Rentrak: 1. “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,” 20th Century Fox, $30,316,510, 3,791 locations, $7,997 average, $30,316,510, 1 week. 2. “Black Mass,” Warner Bros., $22,635,037, 3,188 locations, $7,100 average, $22,635,037, 1 week. 3. “The Visit,” Universal, $11,566,400, 3,148 locations, $3,674 average, $42,564,720, 2 weeks. 4. “The Perfect Guy,” Sony, $9,751,801, 2,230 locations, $4,373 average, $41,462,273, 2 weeks. 5. “Everest,” Universal, $7,222,035, 545 locations, $13,251 average, $7,222,035, 1 week. 6. “War Room,” Sony, $6,215,991, 1,945 locations, $3,196 average, $49,054,653, 4 weeks. 7. “A Walk in the Woods,” Broad Green Pictures, $2,808,717, 2,158 locations, $1,302 average, $24,868,233, 3 weeks. 8. “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation,” Paramount, $2,213,360, 2,202
locations, $1,005 average, $191,695,570, 8 weeks. 9. “Straight Outta Compton,” Universal, $1,907,980, 1,938 locations, $985 average, $158,859,240, 6 weeks. 10. “ G r a n d m a ,” Sony Pictures Classics, $1,501,101, 1,021 locations, $1,470 average, $3,694,820, 5 weeks. 11. “Captive,” Paramount, $1,393,243, 806 locations, $1,729 average, $1,393,243, 1 week. 12. “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos,” Lionsgate, $1,071,849, 606 locations, $1,769 average, $8,276,205, 3 weeks. 13. “90 Minutes In H e a v e n ,” IDP/Samuel G oldwyn Films, $1,005,715, 899 locations, $1,119 average, $3,748,011, 2 weeks. 14. “No Escape,” The Weinstein Co., $1,001,735, 2,054 locations, $488 average, $26,221,737, 4 weeks. 15. “Minions,” Universal, $986,960, 1,134 locations, $870 average, $332,850,665, 11 week. 16. “Inside Out,” Dis-
‘The Scorch Trials’ is the second installment in the dystopian ‘Maze Runner’ series. ney, $927,379, 1,200 lo18. “Man From cations, $773 average, U.N.C.L.E.,” Warner Bros., $352,846,548, 14 weeks. $754,274, 955 locations, 17. “Ant-Man,” Dis- $790 average, $44,531,628, ney, $922,985, 977 lo- 6 weeks. 19. “The Transporter cations, $945 average, $177,573,831, 10 weeks. Refueled,” EuropaCorp,
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$720,771, 1,742 locations, $414 average, $15,301,587, 3 weeks. 20. “Pixels,” Sony, $708,243, 760 locations, $932 average, $76,283,263, 9 weeks.
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HOROSCOPE GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You might not feel like your usual ARIES (March 21-April 19) HH sociable self. Make that OK. Pull back You are likely to indulge a loved one. and try to find the right solution to a You might want to share a master problematic situation. You could be plan that you would like to try out. unsure about what to think as you Take into consideration the temper- hear others’ different ideas. Try to ament of the person you choose to be less spontaneous right now. Toshare with. Tonight: Act as if there night: Vanish. were no tomorrow. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could be thinking about how TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH you might want to present a new You’ll emerge from the weekend idea. The words one chooses often willing to greet whatever heads your tend to be more important than the way. Someone could email you with idea itself. Some people can’t seem an idea that will be nothing less than to get past the words. Be smart. Presinspirational. You might want to say ent a winning idea like it’s already less and listen to others’ first impres- won. Tonight: Hang with friends. sions. Tonight: Wish upon a star.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You are in the limelight, and you’ll sparkle accordingly. You might not be aware of how much someone else listens to you and is able to respond with equally exciting statements. This person has an extraordinary imagination. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Reach out for more information, especially if you feel as if someone’s statement is incomplete. Try to look at the matter from a detached perspective. Someone who cares a lot about you will come through at the last minute. Tonight: Don’t trigger a reaction.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH 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!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You are likely to trudge into the day with the mentality of “same old, same old.” Of all the signs, you have the best ability to spice up life, so why aren’t you doing so? Make a point of not holding back. Tonight: Just be yourself.
SCORPIO (Oc t. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Others come forward, as they have a lot to share. You could be questioning the pros and cons of going along with someone else’s idea. Sometimes you need to have this person take the lead; otherwise, he or she might not feel good about relating to you. Tonight: Say “yes.”
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Someone might want to share more news, but you’ll need to be up for it. This person could be a child or new friend. You will need to state your limits or time constraints before you give in to his or her whimsical needs. Tonight: Let the party go on.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might feel worn out by what is happening around you. It wouldn’t be inappropriate to consider taking the day off. Stay focused, and understand your limits and needs. You will be more resilient and responsive if you take a break. Tonight: Don’t stray too far from home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Focus on one thing at a time. You could be unusually tired and/or withdrawn. Know that you don’t need to share everything that is on your mind. Listen to what others are saying. The conversation could trigger a wild idea. Tonight: Chat with a pal.
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LAST MINUTE INTERVIEW PREPARATION You did all of the right things: earned good grades, developed solid leadership skills, and attended career fairs. You have built a strong resume that showcases your skills and experiences to potential employers. But you never knew how quickly a submitted application or conversation at a career fair could turn into an actual interview! Even if you have less than a day to prepare, you can go into the interview confident and present your best, professional self with a little interview preparation. Research the Company Online Do some web research about the company. Look for recent news—such as a press release or an interview with the CEO—about their products and services, as well as information about the company’s mission, values and workplace culture. This will give you something to talk about in addition to the job description and can show you are truly interested in the job opportunity with the company. This is also an opportunity to double-check the location of the interview if it’s at the company’s office. Find the office address on their webpage and look up directions beforehand. Dress to Impress You need to look as polished and professional as possible. What you wear will strongly impact peoples’ impression of you. Be sure that you have a good understanding of the company values and workplace culture before deciding what to wear to an interview. Your business professional look should be conservative, but still show some of your own personality. A well-pressed suit and dress shoes will let your potential employer know you are serious about the job. More information about appropriate interview attire can be found on our website at http://careerservices.wvu.edu/students/dress-to-impress. Brainstorm Interview Answers Prepare for an interview by being familiar with common interview questions. Some potential questions could include: • Why do you want to work for us?
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David Stearns named new Brewers GM MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers’ youth movement is carrying over to the front office. Milwaukee hired 30-year-old David Stearns on Monday to take over as general manager. Stearns replaces Doug Melvin, a baseball lifer who announced last month he was stepping down following a 13-year tenure. Stearns had been with the Houston Astros, where he was in his third season as an assistant to GM Jeff Luhnow. Stearns’ responsibilities included overseeing player evaluations, scouting and analytics. He was also director of baseball operations in Cleveland for two seasons and spent three years working in the commissioner’s office. “His experience is quite impressive. The fact that he was able achieve all that at a comparatively young age is ... testament to his work ethic and his drive,” owner Mark Attanasio said. Stearns starts his new job on Oct. 5, the day after the season ends for Milwaukee. Melvin, as expected, will stay with the franchise as an adviser. The Brewers are remaking their roster during a disappointing season that has left them at or near the bottom of the NL Central. Stearns will be younger than some of his new players, including 31-year-old outfielder Ryan Braun and 33-year-old closer Francisco Rodriguez. “Trust me, I’ve had plenty of text messages over the last 24 hours that I will age tremendously,” Stearns said with a smile. Luhnow wished Stearns success in his new job. Stearns was with the Astros when Milwaukee traded veterans Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers before the July 31 trade deadline for four minor leaguers including outfield prospects Domingo Santana and Brett Phillips. “David is a talented
baseball executive and was a very valuable part of the Astros organization,” Luhnow said. “They are fortunate to have him.” A 2007 graduate of Harvard University, Stearns said part of his vision for the Brewers was for the organization “to be industry leaders and employ best practices.” His philosophy and approach to build a successful club wasn’t a secret, he said, involving acquiring and developing you talent while being competitive at the major league level. “You can’t build a team through free agency,” Stearns said. He had not even found his office when he was officially introduced Monday. But Stearns did have time to speak to manager Craig Counsell on Sunday night. Stearns gave every impression that Counsell, who was hired in May to replace the fired Ron Roenicke, would stay on. “I think given that Craig is who he is, that was not a hindrance,” Stearns said, “it was probably an attractive part of (this) job.” Stearns was among about 44 candidates considered by the Brewers. He declined to name the other finalists, except for Pirates director of player personnel Tyrone Brooks. Minority candidates other than Brooks were also considered. Attanasio said by Friday the search committee started leaning toward Stearns. A native of New York City and a Mets supporter while growing up, the lifelong baseball fan now heads up his own organization. Stearns was steadfast in his belief the Brewers could return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011, though stopped short of offering a specific timeline. “I would have not have come here if I didn’t think it was possible to win a World Series in Milwaukee,” Stearns said.
Meyer still unsure who will start for Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The question that won’t go away at Ohio State: Who’s the starting quarterback? Coach Urban Meyer says the matter is undecided because neither Cardale Jones nor J.T. Barrett has been impressive through three games. “Not one is beating out the other, and they’re not playing great,” said Meyer, whose top-ranked Buckeyes (3-0) host Western Michigan on Saturday. Jones started the first three games. But Barrett has played in each, including the final 45 snaps in Saturday’s 20-13 win against Northern Illinois after Jones threw two interceptions in the first half. Meyer bristles at the suggestion he is platooning. “Let’s be clear. I did go with one guy,” he said. “The guy didn’t perform well, so we went with the backup. There is no set thing saying that we’re a two-quarterback system we’re not. The backup’s a very good player, whomever that may be. So we are going with `the guy.’” The defending national champions were expected to have one of the most explosive offenses in the nation with either quarterback joining a Heisman Trophy hopeful in running back Ezekiel Elliott and former star quarterback Braxton Miller a hybrid back. The Buckeyes looked the part in beating Virginia Tech 42-24 in the opener on Sept 7. They had six plays of 26 yards or more from the line of scrimmage, including Elliott’s 80-yard touchdown run and Miller catching a 54-yard TD pass and running 53-yards for another. In the following two games Ohio State’s longest play was Jones passing 25 yards to Michael Thomas against Northern Illinois. “We have to do a better job as an offensive unit. That starts with the coaches,” running backs coach Tony Alford said. Even in the 38-0 win Sept. 12 against Hawaii, a six-touchdown underdog, Jones was pulled for three series in the
second quarter. The Buckeyes led only 17-0 through three quarters. Meyer said the “feel of the game” determines when he makes a change. “It’s not something I have written down,” he said. “It’s something that I have to make sure that you’re on the same page that they are, and that’s not easy. The thing that I worry about, and I know that’s happening, is just the overwhelming mess that is on these 19-, 20-, 21-year-olds.” Jones this season is 26 for 46 (56.5 percent) for 334 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions and a 118.82 efficiency rating. He has 115 yards on 21 carries (5.5) and a score. Barrett has 103 yards passing on 20 for 35 (57.1) percent, two touchdowns, an interception and a 116.61 rating. He’s rushed five times for 65 yards (13.0). The numbers are tight between them, and Meyer wants his quarterbacks to embrace the competition. “If you think you’re going to play at the next level, there is going to be probably one better than you stand right next to you, so get used to it,” he said. “You are going to look. That doesn’t mean you get hooked. If you have a bad day, you get replaced. That might not be everyone’s philosophy and that’s OK.” The Buckeyes committed five turnovers (three interceptions, two fumbles) against Northern Illinois and were a combined 2 for 15 on third and fourth down conversions while gaining 298 yards. “One of the worst-executed performances since we’ve been here,” said Meyer, who has a 42-3 record in his fourth season at Ohio State. The offense has been so stagnant that in the past five quarters it has three touchdowns while the Ohio State defense has scored twice. Against Northern Illinois, linebacker Darron Lee’s 41-yard fumble return for a touchdown late in the third quarter provided the difference.
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Sean Covich works to rebuild golf program BY NEEL MADHAVAN SPORTS WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM
When West Virginia University men’s golf coach Sean Covich was first hired by former athletic director Oliver Luck in 2014, Covich was fully aware of the daunting task that lay ahead of him. Until this season, WVU had not had a men’s golf team since 1982, 33 years ago. It’s never easy to build up a new program from scratch at a major university, much less when that university is a member of the tough, competitive Big 12 Conference. But Covich relished the opportunity he was presented. “I don’t see it as a challenge, but as an opportunity. I want to figure out how we can do this to best establish something,” Covich said. “A challenge would be if I came to a program, and they were terrible for 30 years. Here, it was just a blank slate. It was like, ‘Okay, here’s how we are going to do it.’” As expected when building any new program, Covich faced growing pains. As per NCAA regulations, WVU could not participate in intercollegiate competition for one year after the announcement to revive the program. While the interim provided Covich with the time and opportunity to take care of logistical aspects within the program, such as setting up arrangements with area golf courses for WVU to play and practice at, from a recruiting standpoint, it wasn’t beneficial. Most golfers want to go to a school where they’ll be able to play immediately, make an impact and compete. But Covich turned WVU’s perceived weaknesses into strengths. He used the idea that if a golfer came to WVU, they would be part of the foundation of the program, that if they came to a new pro-
gram and were successful, they’d be remembered. “You can be a legend right off the bat,” Covich said. “You can be the Jerry West of the golf team. “At traditional powerhouses, like some of the Big 12 schools, somebody had to be the first player to go there. Now it might have been a long time ago, but somebody had to be the first kid. Hopefully we can talk kids into coming here by saying, ‘You can be that first kid at West Virginia.’” Before coming to WVU, Covich was an assistant at Mississippi State, where he established a reputation as a top-flight recruiter and helped the Bulldogs to back-toback NCAA Tournament appearances. As a new head coach, he draws on his experiences as an assistant to help guide him through the tasks and obstacles that come with the job. “What helped, when you are an assistant, you spend a lot of time on the road, recruiting. You spend a lot of time talking to other coaches about the programs and these recruiting battles,” Covich said. “You are asking questions. You kind of keep a file of your notes. When I got the head coaching job, I opened the files to see what would work. Every year, I change something. I think that helps.” Ultimately, Covich’s goal is to make the Mountaineers competitive as soon as possible and establish a presence in the postseason. “First and foremost, we want to be a program that is getting better every year,” Covich said. “I want to win right away. Now, is that going to be realistic? I don’t know, but I want to try. Competing to be in the NCAA postseason is what I am shooting for. I want to be one of the 64 teams that make it to the NCAA Tournament.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Howard’s efficiency leads WVU to 2-0 record BY DJ DESKINS
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With three weeks of college football in the books, West Virginia holds a 2-0 record after its bye week this past weekend. A major force in their early season success has been the play of redshirt junior quarterback Skyler Howard. Head coach Dana Holgorsen handed Howard the reins at the end of the 2014 season because of an injury ending Clint Trickett’s time, and has made it evident that this season the team belongs to him as well. Despite an impressive cameo in 2014, Howard was ranked below TCU’s Trevone Boykin, Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph, Baylor’s Seth Russell, Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes, Iowa State’s Sam Richardson, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield and Texas’ Tyrone Swoopes in
a preseason ranking of the Big 12’s top quarterbacks on ESPN. The ranking added fuel to the fire for Howard, who told reporters he had a potato-sized chip on his shoulder because he was tired of being told he wasn’t good enough to be a Big 12 quarterback. After three weeks, Howard has ranked as one of the top players at his position in the Big 12 through his team’s first two games. So far, Howard leads the nation in quarterback ratings with a 207.3 mark. That number is on pace to shatter the 175.62 record set by Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford in 2007, but the odds he remains at that level throughout the entire season are slim. Howard also leads the Big 12 in completion percentage, having completed 72.5 percent of his passes. However, Howard has attempted the fewest number of passes in the
conference - every other team, with the exception of Kansas, has played each weekend this season. His 51 attempts are less than half of what leaders Mahomes, Mayfield and Richardson have attempted. Howard has yet to throw an interception in his career as well. He joins Kansas State’s Joe Hubener as the only two Big 12 quarterbacks with more than 40 passing attempts to keep the ball out of their opponents’ hands. However, Hubener fumbled in his team’s first game of the year, making Howard the lone starter in the conference without a turnover. Holgorsen’s first few seasons in the Big 12 were highlighted by the Mountaineers’ air raid attack, and WVU finished either second or third in pass attempts at the end of each season. This year, Howard
would only rank above two other quarterbacks in the Big 12 if you added a hypothetical third game to WVU’s schedule and Howard’s average attempts per game to his current total. A reason for this change could be Holgorsen’s trust in his ground game. The duo of Wendell Smallwood and Rushel Shell couples speed and strength perfectly with Howard’s ability to use his feet to gain yards, as well. Smallwood currently ranks 10th in the conference with 184 yards rushing on 26 carries, despite playing a game with all but one player who ranks above him. His 7.1 yard rush is good enough for fifth in the Big 12 and has helped him earn a tie for second in rushing touchdowns. WVU hopes to use its balanced attack to earn a win against rival Maryland this coming weekend. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Haydon Bennett rises from injury to regain starting spot for WVU BY ALEC GEARTY
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Following his excellent 2013 campaign, Haydon Bennett was poised to follow up his career year at West Virginia University with another impressive showing. However, his junior season was abruptly cut short due to an injury. “I kind of just stepped wrong,” Bennett said. The 6-foot-2 defender injured his knee in the early stages of a match against High Point last September, an injury that required surgery and sidelined him for the last 12
games of the season. As a sophomore, Bennett recorded 1,727 minutes, earning a spot on the Academic All-MAC First Team and solidifying a defense that allowed less than five shots per game. He finally made a name for himself as the anchor of the WVU backline. The lack of Bennett’s presence played a role in the rest of the season, as WVU was nearly last in goals allowed. After about a fourmonth recovery period, Bennett was back on the field getting ready for the 2015 season. For Bennett, being back on the field for his senior season
meant more to him than anything. “I got my confidence back up,” Bennett said. “I mean, it’s my last year here, I love it here, so it’s good to be back.” The Chesterfield, Virginia native is once again back to being the anchor for his team. He started in every game so far, leading the team in time on the pitch while averaging 87 minutes of playing time. It is as if the injury never affected Bennett’s output. The road to where he is now from last September is impressive, considering the severity of knee injuries in a sport where the average player
runs four miles per game. “During the spring, I got back into things,” Bennett said. “I was healthy all spring, so they helped me get my fitness back for this fall.” After missing twothirds of last season due to his injury, Bennett was in no way worried about if the chemistry between the backline and rest of the team would be affected. “I live in a house with eight of the guys,” a grinning Bennett said. “We are always together so we have good chemistry, for sure.” The 2015 season isn’t off to the start Bennett
hoped. WVU fell to No. 18 Georgetown on Sunday, leading to a 2-5 start to the season. “Things just haven’t been going our way,” Bennett said. “We prepared well. It’s unfortunate the way the game played out.” Bennett exemplifies what it means to be a proud member of the WVU men’s soccer team. “It was a dream come true when coach told me, ‘We want you to play for the team,’” Bennett said in a 2013 interview with WVUsports.com. “He has WVU in his blood,” said head coach Marlon LeBlanc when
Bennett joined the team. “He will come in immediately and have a spot to play on the field.” Two years later, that freshman from Virginia has seized the opportunity which led to him being named captain and becoming a vital component of the Mountaineer roster. The road to recovery had its bumps, but Bennett is more than comfortable being back on the Dick Dlesk Stadium field with his teammates and looks to make his last year as a Mountaineer a memorable one. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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WOMEN’S SOCCER
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West Virginia’s women’s soccer team celebrates after a goal last weekend against Florida Gulf Coast.
No. 4 WVU reels off eight straight shutout wins BY DYLAN O’TOOLE SPORTS CORRESPONDENT @DAILYATHENAEUM
Heading into 2015 Big 12 Conference play, the West Virginia University women’s soccer team may very well be at the peak of its powers. After impressive wins on huge stages against the likes of Big Ten royalty in Penn State and Ohio State, the Mountaineers have shot up to the No. 4 ranking in the country. This ranking is unprecedented in the program’s history, but so is the tal-
ent the Mountaineers trot out on to the field every match. The Mountaineers stand at 9-1 and are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak in which the Mountaineers have yet to allow a single goal – the longest such streak in the history of the program. After steamrolling over Longwood on Sept. 13 to extend its win streak to six, WVU faced one of its toughest challenges Friday against Buffalo. Heading into overtime, WVU had dominated the game, posting a 41-1 shot
advantage, but they had been unable to find the back of the net. The Mountaineers’ fortune changed in the 97th minute, when Buffalo defender Brianna Shingary knocked in an own goal. “I think Buffalo had a great game plan,” Mountaineer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown said in an interview with WVUsports. com. “They wanted to disrupt us, and that was the first time we’ve seen that this year. We just found a way to finish. It was frustrat-
ing, but you have to give Buffalo credit. You have to credit our team, too – tonight was a great learning opportunity. We found a way to win.” After the scare against the Bulls, the Mountaineers had to be ready to play against Florida Gulf Coast just two days later. WVU wasn’t as dominant offensively, finishing with a 13-9 edge in shots, but just as always the defense held its own. The Mountaineers were able to take down Florida Gulf Coast on a goal from senior Kailey Utley at the
onset of the second half. “It takes leadership to finish opportunities, and I’m proud of Utley for finishing today,” Izzo-Brown said. “She keeps doing her job.” The Mountaineers beat the Eagles 1-0, ending non-conference play on a positive note. “You have to give Florida Gulf Coast a lot of credit – they came out with a lot of physicality,” Izzo-Brown said. “You could tell they really wanted this game. They challenged us.” After taking home both
the regular season and postseason Big 12 crown in 2014, the Mountaineers head into conference play behind a huge surge of momentum. WVU posted a 7-0-1 record in conference play last season and followed that up with a win over Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game in Kansas City, Missouri. The Mountaineers’ first conference opponent will be the Texas Longhorns, who posted a 3-2-3 record in non-conference play. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Former Coach Gilson to be honored in Hall of Fame BY ROGER TURNER
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT @DAILYATHENAEUM
Prior to kicking off Saturday’s football game against Maryland, longtime men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Kevin Gilson will take the field alongside other 2015 West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame inductees. A graduate of Maryland, it’s only fitting for Gilson to be one of six honored on Mountaineer Field during the game this Saturday. Gilson served as head coach of the West Virginia men’s swimming and diving program from 1967-96 and the women’s program
from 1980-96. In his 30year tenure, Gilson compiled a 290-153-1 overall record as head coach of both the men’s and women’s teams. Bolstering his winning record while coach at WVU, Gilson produced six All-Americans and 27 NCAA qualifiers. Gilson coached the first WVU men’s All-American, Rick Hyser, in the 1983 season, and also the first women’s All-American, Kim Kaufman, in 1985. Along with Hyser and Kaufman, Aileen Convery also received AllAmerican honors while coached by Gilson. Convery later competed in the 1988 Summer Olym-
pics, representing Ireland in the 100 and 200-meter breaststroke. During Gilson’s tenure as head coach, West Virginia’s swimming and diving program was a member of the Eastern League and Atlantic 10 Conference. Gilson led the Mountaineers to 10 Eastern League Championships, five men’s and five women’s. As a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, Gilson won four Atlantic 10 team championships and coached the women’s program to three Atlantic 10 team titles. In total, Gilson is responsible for leading WVU’s swimming and div-
ing program to 17 conference championships. Gilson is also the only coach to lead the swimming and diving program to an undefeated season, having two such seasons under his belt (1980 and 1983). In his 30-year career as coach for the Mountaineers, Gilson received recognition across the nation as one of the top collegiate coaches in the country. Gilson was frequently acknowledged by members of the media and his peers for his impact on West Virginia’s swimming and diving program over the years. In 1976, 10 years into his tenure at WVU, the West
Virginia Sports Writers Association named Gilson West Virginia Coach of the Year. Gilson also received the honor of Eastern Conference Coach of the Year four times and was named the Atlantic 10 Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year in 1994. The year before, Gilson was honored as the Atlantic 10 Women’s Coach of the Year. In 1992, Gilson received his highest honor as a collegiate coach. While still head coach of both the WVU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, Gilson received the Distinguished Coach Award from the College Swimming Coaches’ Association of America.
At the time of his retirement, every men’s and women’s team record was conquered during his tenure. On Saturday, Gilson will return to Morgantown and be the only member of the 25th Annual WVU Sports Hall of Fame inductees representing the swimming and diving program. Gilson will be honored with a popular supporting cast of inductees during the pregame of Saturday’s game. Jerome Anderson, Ken Herock, Megan Wright, Amos Zereoue and former WVU football coach Bobby Bowden will also be inducted. dasports@mail.wvu.edu