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Students attend TEIMUN conference by john mark shaver staff writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University student representatives returned home last week after spending six days in the Netherlands for The European International Model United Nations. TEIMUN, which took place July 13 through July 19, hosted around 250 university students from all over the world. WVU has been sending students to
TEIMUN since 2009, and is one of the conference’s only sources of American participants. “[Participants] are from all over the world,” said Jason Neal, a student who participated in this year’s conference. “I think we met one other American student that was there… It really does have an international flavor to it. There were a lot of students from The Netherlands itself, but we met students from Indonesia, Spain, Italy, Greece,
and truly from all over.” Aside from Neal, five other students made their way to The Netherlands to participate in the event, including sophomore political science and Chinese studies student Noah McDill. “TEIMUN was actually my first Model UN,” McDill said. “I was put into the International Court of Justice [Committee].” McDill noted the experience as a great way to explore and study abroad.
Brooks named 2015 most distinguished alumnus from West Virginia School of Medicine by rachel mcbride staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Dr. Paul Brooks, Jr. was recently named the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus. Brooks, originally from Nicholas County, graduated from the WVU School of Medicine in 1966 and after graduation, completed his internship training at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Brooks and his company, Brookmar Incorporated, became responsible for the largest environmental health enrollment survey in U.S. history. Approximately 69,000 people were involved in the survey, including an estimated 81% of the eligible population. Data they collected was the primary foundation for finding potential links to human disease among people exposed to a chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOA or C8. According to Alan M. Ducatman, M.D., a physician and full time professor at WVU, perfluroalkyl substances are common in the environment as accidental releases from manufacturers and the side effect of many products used by the common person. These products include non-stain textiles and carpets, as well as nonstick food containers. “The chemicals are long-
Samantha Shimer, a junior international studies student, returned to TEIMUN on the staff this year after participating in 2014’s conference. “When I went as a participant, the University paid for the majority of it, but I loved it so much that I paid my way back this year to be on staff,” Shimer said. “It’s an extraordinary experience in the sense that, at other Model UN conferences, it’s purely academic… at TEIMUN, it’s a
little more relaxed. You’re in session for maybe seven or eight hours a day and then we have celebrations in the evening so you really get to know the people that you’re working with.” While not affiliated with TEIMUN, WVU also has its own Model United Nations. “They really have no relationship, but the Office of Student Life and the International Studies Department team up to send six students to The European International Model United
Nations Conference [each year],” Shimer said. WVU’s Model UN is a part of two National Model UN’s per year –Washington D.C. in the fall, and New York City in the spring. While a prerequisite class is required, students from all majors can join the club. “We, as a club and as a class, are open to more than just international studies and political science ma-
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lasting in the environment and readily get into humans, where they have half lives of several years or more,” Ducatman said. Ducatman also stated his opinion on the importance of Brooks’ survey. “This is an extraordinary level of participation, and he recruited (the participants) in a remarkably short period of time in response to the need to set up a program,” Ducatman said. “The speed and size are both extraordinary achievements.” According to Ducatman, the data collected from Brooks’ health enrollment survey has formed the basis of or contributed to more than 30 papers in scientific literature. Along with Brookmar Inc., Brooks continued to become involved in many other organizations throughout his professional career. Brooks was the board chair of a health maintenance organization, Primary One, which provided coverage to many West Virginians beginning in the 1990s. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force as well as serving as a general medical officer and the chief of outpatient service at Fairchild Air Force Base from 1967 to 1969. Brooks is a board-certified physician by the American Board of Family Practice and the National Board
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An overlook of the Monongalia County Fair from the ferris wheel last weekend.
Monongalia County Fair hits Mylan Park last week by Ally Litten staff writer @dailyathenaeum
This year marked another successful year for the Monongalia County Fair. The smell of funnel cakes, the playful screams of children and the rumble of motorsports filled Mylan Park. From July 28 to August 1, the Mon County Fair brought happiness and entertainment to community members, offering something for everyone in attendance. Kicking off the fair was the parade held on July 27. People of all ages gathered on High Street to watch community organizations march proudly down the street. The Black Bears mascot made an appearance as well as local marching Garrett Yurisko/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM band and fair contestants. A food drive also took place to help collect food for People at the Monongalia County Fair enjoyed their night playing skee-ball. those in need. ment, a quilt show, a Kids Day, delicious food and plenty of Opening on Tuesday evening, the fairgrounds were filled run rides. The live entertainment included Three Car Garage, with people. The fair included contests, pageants, exhibits, motor sports, livestock auction, a car show, live entertainsee FAIR on PAGE 2
U Club Sunnyside to open luxury living complex by ally Litten staff writer @dailyathenaeum
On July 29, Morgantown city officials joined American Campus Communities and West Virginia University in the groundbreaking of the new U Club Sunnyside complex. President E. Gordon Gee, Morgantown Mayor Marti Shamberger, Student Government Association president George Capel and WVU alumnus and American Campus Communities board member Oliver Luck and CEO Bill Bayless welcomed American Campus Communities new, and 100th, project U Club Sunnyside to Morgantown. The ceremony took place at the former site of Sunnyside Commons. The cleared lot is now under construction, adding a 536-bed, luxury living complex for West Virginia University students. “Everyone at ACC does fabulous jobs,” Gee said.
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SGA President George Capel, along with President Gee and other city officials, break new ground in commemoration of U Club Sunnyside and its beginning construction. “We are very happy with our partnership and, of course, it continues to change the culture and nature with all of our housing here. We are providing among the high-
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The groundbreaking was not the only thing to celebrate. U Club Sunnyside marks American Campus Communities 100th project. “American Campus Communities is going to be here for a long, long time,” said Jason Wills, a senior officer at American Campus Communities. “I get the feeling there’s a strong emotional attachment.” Due to Bayless and Luck’s sentimental attachment to WVU and Morgantown, they are excited and proud to have this be the 100th project. “In Bill’s heart he is always here in Morgantown, West Virginia,” Luck said. As a former resident assistant at Summit Hall, Bayless knows from firsthand experience what constitutes an amazing housing complex. “I learned more about student housing at Summit Hall,” Bayless said. “What happened here at WVU certainly changed the world
and way of life for college students. We would not exist if not for WVU.” Bayless began his relationship with Gee back in the 80s when he was working at Summit Hall. However, it has now grown into a partnership. “American Campus Communities loves to work with WVU. To work with the administration and University is something that is always really special,” Bayless said. Altogether, Mayor Shamberger, WVU administration and American Campus Communities are striving to create a better environment for students. “Everyone here shares a vision of what Mon County and Morgantown can become,” Capel said. American Campus Communities bought Sunnyside Commons in 2008 and is a very important part of Sunnyside Up, a redevelopment initiative for the infamous
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Morgantown neighborhood. The complex will offer an 8,500 square foot community center, a social lounge, a gym and an outdoor pool and spa area. “Students can look out at the beautiful views and it is close to everything happening with the University,” Gee said. A leasing center will opening on September 1 for those interested in preleasing. For more information on U Club Sunnyside, go to http://uclubsunnyside.com.
Bradley Shaw Band, Jeff Ray, Steel Drums, POPSHOP, Rick K and the Allnighters, Eric Lewis Trio, the Joseph Sisters and Jackson T. Gardner. A time honored fair tradition, the pageants, brought lots of smiles and applause as the winners were announced. The Miss Monongalia County crown was passed down from the 2014 winner, Katelyn Lester, to the 2015 winner Andrea Marie Duffy, a freshman at West Virginia University. The 2015 Teen Miss Monongalia County is Faith Stewart, the 2015 Junior Miss Monongalia County is Madison Stellato, the 2015 Little Miss Monongalia County is Olivia Grace Morgan and the 2015 Little Mister Monongalia County is Randy “Trey” Murray, III. The newly improved livestock barn was one of the more popular events at the fair. With a constant crowd gathered around it, many young members of the community had the opportunity to show off their prized livestock. Whether a competition was going on or not, people came in and out of the barn, petting and admiring the animals. The livestock categories included showing off animals ranging from chickens to cows, and awards were given to many participants for an array of categories. “I would have to say the PonyPull last night [Thursday] was my favorite,” said Mon County Fair volunteer Pamela Yost. Overall, the Monongalia County Fair was a hit. With some improvements from past years, the fair not only offered fun, but also gave Monongalia County citizens a chance to showcase their finest products, such as livestock and artwork. Other attractions, such as the 4H exhibit, offered even more handmade products to admire. For a $10 entry fee, the fair was a cheap, fun way to connect with the local community.
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Continued from page 1 of Medical Examiners. His memberships include past president and national delegate of the West Virginia Academy of Family Practice, life member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and charter member of the WVU Foundation’s Irvin Stewart Society. When asked about his newly received award, Brooks expressed his surprise and humbleness. “It was basically a total surprise, and it’s very humbling to be chosen,” Brooks said. “There’s a lot of people that help you do what you do, and you’re the one that gets the recognition.” Dr. Brooks is now retired and living in Vienna with his wife Nancy. They have four children: Belinda Armstrong, Rebecca Smith, Gregory Brooks and Douglas Brooks. According to the WVU School of Medicine, the Medical Distinguished Alumnus Award, sponsored by the WVU School of Medicine Alumni Association, was established in 1984 with the intention to honor alumni “whose distinguished careers and unselfish contributions to society have enhanced the prestige of West Virginia University School of Medicine and in their own special way, have helped to upgrade the quality of health care.” Selection criteria for the award states that a candidate must be a graduate, MD or Ph.D. of the West Virginia University School of Medicine whose career has been distinguished by scholarly achievement, humanitarian contribution, or outstanding service to the institution. The WVU Medical Association states this award honors a single outstanding accomplishment, or a lifetime of merit with international or national recognition.
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Students campaign to senators by Rachel Mcbride staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Students enrolled in the West Virginia University School of Social Work are engaging in a letter writing campaign to clarify a senate bill that would allow under qualified people to obtain a social work licensure. According to Leslie E. Tower, a tenured professor for the WVU School of Social Work, 10 students enrolled in the Social Work Research Methods and Statistics course this summer within the WVU School of Social Work comprised and wrote the letters for the campaign. “The students had taken Social Welfare Policy 2 in the spring. A component of that course is to understand the policy process and to engage in political action to affect change,” Tower said. According to Tower, con-
tent in the social work program is integrated across the curriculum. The students were updated on the information of the senate bill and shown a letter sent by the West Virginia Board of Social Work as well as a brief letter drafted by Tower herself as examples of comments the students could write as a basis for their campaign. “This is an important issue that can impact the students personally,” Tower said. “These students will be graduating in the fall and looking for jobs.” Tower explained potential employers for these soon to be graduates, including the Department of Health and Human Resources, are having trouble hiring and retaining social workers. “Instead of trying other tactics, such as meaningfully raising salaries or making caseloads manageable, the state reduced
qualification standards for DHHR workers, creating a new license in the West Virginia restricted provisional license,” Tower said. According to Tower, language in the emergency rule could imply that a Restricted Provisional License may be converted to a Licensed Social Worker. An LSW license in West Virginia is commonly given to those who have completed an accredited Bachelor of Social Work program as well as passing an exam. The written student letters urged officials to state Restricted Provisional Licenses should not be convertible. “The emergency rule as written could hurt DHHR clients as well as clients in other settings if the rule is not amended,” Tower said. Tower said all students involved in the letter writing campaign stated their motivation for writing their policy makers as concern for the well-being of
“vulnerable” populations in West Virginia. “Some students reflected about how much they had learned in the BSW program and could not imagine learning this in a training program or reduced coursework,” Tower said. Tower went on to state that a formal social work education helps prepare workers to handle the very complex situations they are often faced with in the field. Tower believes higher salaries and better working conditions are necessary components to attract and retain adequately staffed and highly qualified employees within the social work profession. “West Virginia deserves the best and the brightest,” Tower said. “This policy may increase DHHR workers, but at what cost to vulnerable children and families of West Virginia?” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
Multicultural cookout a success by ally litten staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia University Office of Multicultural Programs summer cookout brought many people from many different cultures together as one. Held on July 31, the cookout was held at Coopers Rock pavilion. For a free admission, anyone and everyone was welcome. Endless amounts of burgers, chicken, veggie burgers and sides were available for anyone interested in learning more about different cultures. Busses transpor ted students from the danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu Mountainlair to the beautiful state park. With clear, sunny skies and warm weather, the event brought out a lot of people from Continued from page 1 many diverse cultures. “I enjoy seeing people jors,” Shimer said, “because from different cultures and by opening the door to English majors or engineering majors, people with diverse interests, you get perspectives that you wouldn’t necessarily get if you were just by john mark shaver accepting people from one staff writer major.” @dailyathenaeum WVU’s Model UN is plans to travel to this fall’s NMUN in Washington D.C. starting Recent studies have deon October 30. termined West Virginia “I think it just continues once again has the highto be a very rewarding ex- est unemployment rate perience,” Neal said. in the country, seeing 7.4 percent of the state’s workdanewsroom@mail.wvu.edu danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu force without jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, national unemployment rates are actually down from where they were a year ago. Despite this, West Virginia’s unemployment rate has in turn risen to the point where it is now over two percent higher than the national average, 5.3 percent. West Virginia’s unemployment rate has been steadily rising since its record low of 4.1 percent in August 2008. It has risen 1.5 percent in the past six months alone. WVU Assistant ProfesFollow us on Twitter. sor with the Bureau of Economic Business and @dailyathenaeum
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to enjoy nature,” said Hossein Maleki. After enjoying music and a meal, students were free to wander around the park and take in the stunning Appalachian views. “It is great. We heard that Coopers Rock is beautiful and it is,” said Rodrigo Torres, a WVU Intensive English Program student. James Johnson, the Administrative Associate at the Office of Multicultural Programs, developed this event as a way to offer a fun event for summer students. “We got people out. That’s the main thing,” Johnson said. The goal of this event was not only to appreciate Appalachia, but it also helped to bring people of different cultures together to understand and celebrate culture as a whole. “We wanted to get people out and have a good time in the weather,” said Michael Janney, an Office
of Multicultural student worker. “It brings people together to increase understanding.” Understanding was the key word at the cookout. Although not everyone knew each other, they had no problem mingling and making new friends. “We need people around the world to understand each other better,” Johnson said. “It starts with us.” No one knows this struggle better then Teresa Proud, a JAC’s employee. With students coming in and out of JAC’s during the day, Proud has a unique perspective on cultural understanding and acceptance. Proud helps those who do not speak English or understand exactly what the products sold at JAC’s are. “I always ask myself ‘Is someone going out of the way to help them’,” Proud said. “I am here so I can understand them better. I can try to interact and help
them.” To gain a new perspective, Proud suggests putting yourself in their shoes. By helping others, she is helping them the way she would want to be helped. “If I were in another country, that is something I would want to happen to me,” Proud said. The Office of Multicultural Programs pride themselves on their promotion of understanding and respect. Although this was the only summer event, the Office of Multicultural Programs has already started planning events for the 2015-2016 academic school year. After the cookout, the Office of Multicultural Programs is looking forward for the upcoming football season. “A lot of people like our student lot before football games,” Johnson said. “We have all kinds of food and entertainment.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
State ranks highest in unemployment rates Research Brian Lego suggested that a large part of the state’s unemployment rate revolves around the coal industry. “A lot of layoffs have been occurring in the coal industry since the beginning of the year, but it’s more of a continuation of a trend deepened a little further in the beginning of the year,” Lego said. “Some new emission requirements to coal caused an initial loss in demand for coal, and extending that into an overall weakening of the demand in international markets. … So that’s had a lot of impact here in West Virginia, particularly in the southern part of the state.” However, according to Lego, a majority of layoffs are likely behind the state as West Virginia begins its slow journey toward balance. “Some of the problems are much longer term and require a lot more thought
and a lot of stakeholders to work toward a solution,” Lego said. “Some of it is workforce development, educational training – those are things that require a lot of time and effort.” Lego also pointed out demographic issues with unemployment, such as a rising population age. While West Virginia held the highest unemployment rate, the list was topped by Utah, North Dakota, and Nebraska, the latter state having a mere 2.6 percent of the workforce unemployed. Some readers may recall that this year, West Virginia was also ranked the most obese state, least happy state, and the state with the highest amounts of mood-altering drug use, according to Gallup. These results may also have links to unemployment. “If people are sick or they’re heavily abusing
drugs, they’re not going to be able to be productive members of the workforce,” Lego said. “That’s certainly going to affect your ability to expand and keep your unemployment rate at a rate that’s not as high as it is now.” West Virginia is no stranger to high unemployment rates. During the world recession in 1983, West Virginia had a record high unemployment rate of a staggering 18.8 percent, a number that hasn’t been topped by any other state to date. Unemployment, then, could optimistically be seen as a cycle rather than a crisis or an anomaly. For more information on the current unemployment rate, visit ncsl.org/ research/labor-and-employment/state-unemployment-update.aspx. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
City appoints two students to commission by caitlin coyne city editor @WVUCAITLINcOYNE
The Morgantown City Council appointed two West Virginia University students to the Morgantown Human Rights Commission at this Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The students, both members of WVU Student Government Association, are viewing this as a step on their way to appointing a nonvoting student on city council some time in the future. “When we first started trying to get an ex oficio member on City Council they kept asking why we weren’t more involved with the Morgantown government before, which is a valid question,” said Billie Murray, SGA City Coun-
cil liaison and newly appointed Human Rights Commission member. While Murray and Matt Blair, SGA attorney general, where the only two students officially recognized and appointed by the City Council, Murray said about six other SGA members had sent in applications for other available positions on various committees. “I would feel much more comfortable just talking to the applicants so I can see what they can bring to the position,” said Councilman Bill Kawecki. “We rely on these organizations for input so we want to make sure the people we’re putting into these positions are giving us reliable information.” City Council opted to hold off on filling any other commission and board positions before they could
call the prospective applicants in for interviews. “I think there is an advantage to an interview to understand just what their passion is,” Kawecki said. According to Murray, city officials have been very encouraging and helpful throughout the process. “It has been our huge push to get students more involved with the city government and be more cohesive,” Murray said. Also in attendance was WVU Dean of Students Corey Farris, who described to the council all of the upcoming University events meant to welcome students back to campus while assuring councilmembers of the initiative to change the image of WVU is genuine. “We’ve taken it seriously that we want to change the culture of our students
and engage them not just in activities in the downtown, but showing there are plenty of other things to do,” Farris said. “We’re trying to engage and encourage our students to participate not only in the WVU community but the off campus community.” Farris said University Welcome events are going to resurrect the Respectful Mountaineer campaign that was launched following the Baylor Riots of last October in an attempt to stress the importance of respecting the town to the 5,000 incoming freshmen. “Once students feel they are connected and a part of a greater community I think that will help them,” Farris said. “We want them to understand that they’re a part of the greater community of Morgantown.”
Farris as well as several councilmembers also expressed their concern of the traffic congestion that will be unavoidable during move in weekend. The construction blocking traffic on both University Avenue and Beechurst Avenue will prevail all through the weekend of August 14 when many students are meant to be moving into dorms and apartments. “We are encouraging our returning students not to move in on the 14th but to actually spread that out,” Farris said. According to Morgantown City Manager Jeff Mikorski, University Avenue is not expected to reopen until the end of August. “We’re working very closely with with contrac-
tors in the areas to make sure they are going to hit their mark,” Mikorski said. In his closing statements, Councilman Ron Bane expressed his growing concern and frustration with the projects, saying the fallout of the Department of Highway’s neglect of the projects is unfair to citizens in the area. “These other people in the county are suffering and they can’t even get enough respect from the DOH to come to a meeting,” Bane said. “We’re going to have a serious problem next week.” Farris and Bane both stressed the importance on insisting those in the area use public transportation like buses and the PRT whenever possible at least for the upcoming week. crcoyne@mail.wvu.edu
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LBI to LAX: McAndrew Returns jillian clemente A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
Matt McAndrew’s career didn’t start on NBC’s “The Voice” stage with his blind audition or even during his college years at Philadelphia’s University of Arts. It all started on a high school auditorium stage during a Christmas concert, where it was abnormal for McAndrew to be playing. “The Christmas songs that he sang were really silly songs about his friend, Dwight, like ‘I’m Dreaming of a Dwight Christmas,’ that sort of thing,” said seventh grade math teacher Barbette Lovas. That was the first time anyone heard his melodic, soft rock voice, and it struck a chord in the heartstrings of many. “Once he sang at that assembly, they were all after him to try to get him to sing, to do chorus and all that kind of stuff,” Lovas said. McAndrew’s guidance counselor encouraged him to go to college for singing, so he auditioned for the University of Arts in Philadelphia and got a scholarship. According to Lovas and fellow seventh grade teacher Cindy Wood, he blossomed in college. This concert was just the launching pad to propel him into his current mu-
McAndrew performing during the final rounds of ‘The Voice.’ sical career. same, silly guy with a light “He was a different kid in yet cutting voice, but he now school than he is now, he re- brings his personality and voice on tour with him. ally was,” Wood said. Since high school, he’s fiDonning a floral print shirt, nally checked his famous McAndrew opened his tour at black box tattoo to signify home in Barnegat Light, New signing with a label, Republic Jersey on Long Beach Island, Records, after being named bringing his pop rock voice to runner up of Season 7 of “The fill the small, intimate venue Voice.” of Rick’s American Café. About 200 people crowded McAndrew has stayed the
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a low-ceilinged stage to see, hear and feel McAndrew’s genuine performance. His personality burst from each song, but not in an overwhelming sense. McAndrew’s voice, while light, cut through the audience so well, there were no clarity issues. He played a variety of original songs from his EP, “View of the Pines”
and mixed in some of his covers from “The Voice,” including “A Thousand Years,” a Christina Perri original, and “Take Me to Church,” by Hozier. At one point, he hit so many high notes without a hint of being pitchy at all I thought he sucked a helium balloon right before. He didn’t – he’s just that good. And he wasted no love while giving to the crowd, either, pointing out his mother and asking the audience their hometown locations. There were some moments between sets where he simply smiled out to the audience and even asked for water. He was very welcoming to everyone in the audience. McAndrew finished the hour and a half set with his freshly released pop single “Counting on Love” and his own song he recorded on “The Voice,” “Wasted Love.” He meant every word he sang and easily gave his all, giving me chills with the power and emotion packed into two songs. He looked so relaxed on stage, flawlessly delivering the songs. The lyrics are true poetry and McAndrew brought them to life. When the set ended, I wanted more – more singing, more performing, more McAndrew. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
An Indian comedian: How not to fit in
Above: Rob Speer hosts a MAComedy event, “An Indian Comedian: How Not to Fit In” in the Monongalia Arts Center on Friday night. Right: Krish Mohan performs as the last act of the comedy night at Monongalia Arts Center on Friday night. Below: Ian Insect makes a guest appearance at a comedy show hosted by the Monongalia Arts Center July 31. All Photos by Askar Salikhov/The Daily Athenaeum
In home country: CMA Music Festival hits the small screen Chelsea Walker A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
Country music is hitting the big stage as the Country Music Association hosts its 11th annual “CMA Music Festival: Country Music’s Night to Rock.” The Country Music Association Music Festival takes place yearly in Nashville during the month of June. This four-day country music affair began in 1972 as “Fan Fair,” commemorating country music performers such as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Marty Robbins in downtown Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. “Fan Fair” featured some of country and Hollywood’s most famed celebrities, from Paul McCartney, Larry King and, the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. In 2004, the Country Music Association coined the event to the CMA Music Festival to publicize the organization and expand the appeal of the Nashville event. Airing for the first time later that year, ABC presented the two-hour special “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” in July, which cast an overwhelming nine million viewers tuning in. In 2013, the festival received 80,000 attendees per day. In 2014, the four-day country music extravaganza donned 11 stages, hosting over 150 hours of live music from 450 different country artists. Pairing with the CMA foundation’s Keep the Music Playing program, the CMA Music Festival ensures country music remains charitable. Since 2006, the festival has donated more than nine million dollars to the initiative. Keep the Music Playing focuses on music education, funding music programs in metropolitan areas. The funds purchase supplies, instruments and build music labs to give back to the country music community. Airing Tuesday night, ABC featured the CMA Music Festival, giving viewers the chance to catch America’s largest country music celebration. The festival was hosted for the third year by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year and critically acclaimed quartet, Little Big Town. The CMA Music Festival provides country music fans an in-depth look at some of the genre’s hottest artists including special interviews from Dierks Bentley and more. Performances by country all-stars Alan Jackson, Eric Church and Brad Paisley premiered as well as showcasing CMA classics, The Oak Ridge Boys. Country newcomers Maddie and Tae starred on stage as well. Known for their singles, “Girl in a Country Song” and “Fly,” the teenage duo will release their full-length freshman album, “Start Here!” on August 28. With only two singles available, the duet of best friends said in an interview with Billboard Magazine their performance onstage at the CMA Music Festival was truly a priceless moment. “It’s a cool feeling because we write all of our own songs, and they are very personable, very vulnerable and come straight from our hearts,” Tae Dye said. “It’s a big deal for us because we are sharing our lives and thoughts with the world. To have people so accepting of our music and loving it is definitely one of those things that we’re proud of.” Maddie and Tae’s, “Girl in a Country Song,” was nominated for three CMT Music Awards in June, including “Breakthrough Video of the Year,” “Video of the Year” and “Duo Video of the Year.” For more about the CMA Music Festival, visit www.cmaworld.com/ cma-music-festival. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Reflecting on summer at the DA As the summer begins to fade away and students begin to settle into Morgantown for yet another year, our summer editions of the Daily Athenaeum have come to an end. While it was fun covering each week’s most popular topics, it’s time to switch gears for the fall semester. The Daily Athenaeum staff has thoroughly enjoyed pro-
ducing these issues over the summer months and we hope everyone enjoyed reading them in equal measure. This summer saw its fair share of newsworthy events for our readers, staff writers and guest columnists to comment on. Everyone was abuzz with LGBT-related news such as Caitlyn Jenner’s transi-
tion, LGBT Pride Month or the Supreme Court finally deciding marriage equality should become the law nationwide. Race relations were a hot topic as well, with opinions on the Charleston Massacre and the following Confederate flag debate dividing many people, as well as giving new life to existing discussions on gun regulations.
Of course, there was no shortage of things to discuss, with many other topics being hotly debated. During this coming school year, we encourage our readers—especially those who consider themselves to be opinionated and articulate— to consider the possibility of writing for our staff or even writing as a guest col-
umnist. It is always beneficial to have more perspectives for us to publish, and fresh opinions are always welcomed. The summer of 2015 was so packed with things for our writers and readers to discuss, it’s impossible to tell what the coming year will hold. Two things are certain: There will always be highly-publicized
events and there will always be opinionated people eager to discuss them. This editorial board would like to thank our readers for their interest and support, and we look forward to providing the WVU community with another year of content. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Finding perspective abroad: America’s flaws in context
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I recently took advantage of West Virginia University’s study abroad office and went overseas earlier this summer. Being in Europe was amazing—I tried new foods, explored city streets and visited places straight out of a postcard. Everyone assured me beforehand my experience would be wonderful, and it was. However, I wasn’t prepared for how exposure to different ways of life would change my perception of the country I
came from. For starters, I wasn’t aware of how much consumerism we’re subjected to nearly every day. Being without fast food restaurants just around the corner was startling, but coming back to rows upon rows of burger restaurants, shopping centers and gimmicky roadside attractions was even more of a shock. I never realized just how much my daily routine before traveling abroad revolved around brand names, from the advertisements I saw on TV in the mornings to the soft drinks I purchased with dinner. Brand-name products are designed to come
out roughly the same each time, so nothing we buy ever yields a completely “new” experience. That kind of consistency can be comforting in areas such as food, but can feel stifling and even slightly unsettling after a while. Another stark difference was time management. I can’t speak for rest of the world, but Americans seem to make themselves sick with jam-packed schedules and little room for relaxation. Almost everywhere I looked, I saw couples enjoying a coffee together from one of the many pastry stands located in our city. The beaches were con-
stantly filled with people, and most surprisingly of all, no one ever seemed to be in much of a hurry. The English-speaking portion of the Internet today is littered with websites containing tips on how to multitask and increase productivity, but perhaps stepping away from being busy bees and taking time to enjoy long dinners or nighttime strolls with friends and family would increase one’s quality of life as a whole. It makes sense as to why people tend to assume the way of life in America is the same as everywhere else, but that belief is sorely misguided. It wasn’t until I
stepped outside of my own culture that I was able to see its flaws—for example, almost no one uses public transportation to aid the environment, and the food most widely available to us can cause disease and even kill. To solve problems, one must first be aware of them, and traveling to another country allowed me to gain insight into my own lifestyle I didn’t even know I needed. Our country is great for many reasons, don’t get me wrong. I was overjoyed to hear of the Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal while I was away, and I know other
countries don’t freely allow women the rights and privileges my gender has today. According to CNN.com, America didn’t make the list of top 10 happiest countries in 2015, and there’s probably a reason for that beyond Donald Trump running for president. Everyone discovers new things about themselves abroad, but if more Americans stepped outside their comfort zones and saw how the rest of the world lives, the perspectives gained would be invaluable in creating a better future for this country. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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It’s all Greek to me: The Greek debt crisis explained If you’ve turned on the radio, opened a newspaper, or searched through a web news service, you’ve undoubtedly seen something about the little southern European country of Greece. This little country is certainly in your memory from history lessons. It was the foundation of democracy, a hotbed of early philosophy and mathematics, and the originator of modern theatre. However, how much do you know about the country after 1 AD? Probably not much. Greece, having had very early success, was then on the receiving end of some serious problems. After fending off Persians, Scythians, and a number of other hostile neighbors for centuries, Greece was conquered by the Romans in 146 BC. After the collapse of Rome, Greece remained under the control of the Byzantines who considered themselves Romans. From then on, Greece enjoyed prosperity until the Crusades. Then between the Muslims and the Christians, who practiced a different form of Christianity than the Greeks, the country changed hands quite a bit. Since then Greece has been
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one story of invasion, counter-invasion, and countercounter-invasion after another from the Ottoman Empire all the way up to Germany and Italy in WWII. Post-war, Greece came very close to falling under the Iron Curtain, but because of the U.S., it remained a capitalist monarchy. After a coup d’état in the ’70s, the monarchy was abolished and Greece became a formal democracy after a period of military rule. Fast forward to 2001 when Greece joined the Eurozone, an economic and political union meant to unite the continent under one currency, one monetary policy, and one government. Formerly using a currency called the Drachma, Greece adopted the Euro like other members of the Eurozone. As part of the agreement to join the Eurozone, Greece had to adopt certain economic policies to become a member and ideally to stay a member. These included the adoption of the Euro, agreement to print and mint a certain amount of money in Greece for the Euro, have no more of a national budget deficit of 3 percent, and a debt to GDP ratio of no more than 60 percent among other
things. That’s a lot of important criteria, but it’s not well understood by the general populace so let’s explain some of this. First off, why do governments have debt? Don’t they just collect taxes? Well the answer to the first is complicated, but the answer to the second is easy: no, they don’t. Governments frequently get revenue from different places. That might be sales of hardware or services from government departments. However, these don’t procure debt for the government. Debt is accrued with loans. For example, if you want to start a business, it’s going to take quite a bit of money. You might ask your friend for some money and they’d lend it to you with interest. Well governments can do that too, actually. This money lending is done with bonds and loans. Bonds are simple ways of ensuring that the government gets a needed influx of cash and has time to pay it off, usually 10-30 years. Loans are usually larger investitures though and may be from other governments or private investors. If it’s the latter, the loan recipient’s national bank, like the Federal Reserve or the Bank
of Greece, sets the interest rates. So governments like Greece can borrow money on their own terms, set by their bank. So what do governments do with the borrowed money then? Well, in good economic times, they invest it in the economy and use it as incentives for businesses to expand. This subsidization is a great helping hand to a struggling economy and can then increase business. With an increase in business, the government sees an increase in tax revenue. Hence, it is actually a good idea for governments to borrow money, as the increase in borrow means an increase in government investment in the economy and in turn economic growth and tax revenue. As a business model this works out pretty well, as long as the loan interest rates don’t get too high and the economy keeps growing. Here’s where the problem starts. In 2008, the global economy took a nosedive. With the nosedive, investors got scared that tax revenue from governments would not increase and so they stopped investing. By this point, governments had been borrowing for years and had grown
to rely on it. Consequently the governments could not pay off debts now owed to investors. To incentivize investment, many national banks like the Bank of Greece increased interest rates on loans to make them more appealing to investors, but on the flip-side made the loans harder to pay off for Greece. This was tried elsewhere to some great success actually. Many countries pulled up out of the recession and are now doing well like Ireland and Portugal. However, Greece’s economy was largely dependent on two industries in 2008: shipping and tourism. During a recession, consumer spending goes down as people have less to spend so these two industries have historically done poorly in times of recession. On top of this problem of increasingly expensive loans and decreased revenue from businesses, individuals in Greece are notorious for tax evasion. The country is wracked with corruption and the entire country is notorious for flagrantly evading taxes, even bragging about it. In the U.S., talk like that lands you with gargantuan fines and lots of jail time a la the In-
ternal Revenue Service. In Greece the problem is so bad that the Social Science Research Network has estimated conservatively that 28.2 billion Euros are unclaimed in Greece! That is, the total value of these taxes represent almost 8 percent of Greece’s debt. With numbers this high, Greece has got to crack down on tax evasion. So why does all this matter to you? Well for starters, it’s a good idea to keep up on global news, but this is especially important because the U.S. is tied to the Eurozone very closely. Trade between the two is very high so whatever affects one affects the other. This is also particularly important because the U.S. has a large economic debt. It’s in the trillions! That kind of magnitude is simply too big for most minds to comprehend how big that is. Unfortunately tax evasion is as big of a problem. The U.S. leads the world in tax evasion totals, but Russia leads it in percent of GDP. So fortunately, it’s not as large of a percentage and thus a lesser problem. The U.S. economy is also robust and diverse, but Greece has lessons to teach us all.
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Schumer, Quinn entertain in ‘Trainwreck’ Woody Pond
A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
Amy Schumer has been very successful in the comedy side of television lately thanks to her Comedy Central series “Inside Amy Schumer,” and this success has flowed over into the profitable world of cinema. Schumer’s new movie, which she wrote, is called “Trainwreck,” and has put up some serious box office numbers as well as garnering some favorable reviews from critics. My friends and I are a big fan of Schumer’s TV series, so we were excited to see who she would fare on the big screen. “Trainwreck” is the story of a commitment-hating, emotionally unreachable magazine writer (Schumer) who was raised to admire her father’s misogynistic and womanizing ways from a young age. Directed by iconic Judd Apatow, the movie centers around her just as she has reached a destructive pattern in which she follows her inhibitions involving drugs, alcohol and sex without fear of any consequences, until she is forced to interview a quiet, dorky sports doctor named Aaron (Bill Hader) who is able to get
her to slow down occasionally once they realize they have a valid connection between them. The comedy appears in their humorous attempts to level with each other, as both of them are in dire need of the qualities of the other person; the qualities they themselves need in order to finally be happy. For Amy it is a sense of responsibility and a desperate need to mature, while Aaron needs to let loose and have fun instead of pressuring himself with his career. As the film progresses, we see Schumer’s character struggle to accept she is feeling genuine emotions as she falls for Aaron, visits and aids her father whose health is deteriorating and tries to keep a good relationship with her recently pregnant sister. There are many gems in the movie—fast witty banter between Amy and her co-workers, great supporting character roles from John Cena as Amy’s questionable boyfriend, Lebron James as Aaron’s best friend and colleague, Tilda Swinton as Amy’s rude boss and a hilarious movie within the movie called “The Dogwalker” starring Daniel Radcliffe as a guy who walks the streets
of New York with several large dogs strapped to his waist. But as one can expect, not every joke goes over well. There are times where the gag starts to drag on a little too far, but it doesn’t really pull you too far out of the film. I was surprised to find myself feeling a little emotional when the movie found moments to take a couple solid tugs on the heartstrings, giving me a pleasant sense of satisfaction that wasn’t completely based on how entertained I was. The acting was strong for a blockbuster comedy. Schumer did a great job in the flick, and she was supported well by Hader, Swinton, and James who was surprisingly funny rather than awkward. Colin Quinn, who played Amy’s father, was one of the standouts for me—he had some great lines but he was also just a very strong character who I thought played his influence on Amy well in the movie. All in all, I was very amused with “Trainwreck” and I would recommend it to anyone interested in watching a romantic comedy that emphasizes the comedy. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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SOJA, Peppa Pig to visit Morgantown this fall Sugar Ray headlines ‘Under jillian clemente A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University has had some “magic” bless the reggae scene in Morgantown last year, so it’s only appropriate to bring the groove back. WVU Arts & Entertainment is bringing SOJA to grace the Metropolitan Theatre’s stage. SOJA is a D.C. bred band of boys who have been together since middle school with five albums to prove it. As for the inspiration for each of the albums, it’s all about real-life, in-the-moment experiences, whether it be meeting a new person or having an unexpected day, really honing in on a human experience, according to SOJA’s website. “On this album, the songwriter (Jacob Hemphill, the lead vocalist and a guitarist) is suggesting that ‘all of life’s problems, and all of life’s answers are within us. We’ve been conditioned to accumulate,
compete and break others down around ourselves — not inherent to the human condition, but rather taught. Those things can be untaught. The real us is in there, somewhere,” according to their website. They truly care about the people of this world and try to feel each person’s soul and express it through the lyrics. “I want to speak for people who don’t have microphones,” Hemphill said. “Our goal as a band is to stick up for the human race. We see the world and we try to make it better in the limited time we have here.” This energy-filled band is ready to hit the stage and hit home with feel-good happy music, which is apparent on the newest album “Amid the Noise and Haste.” “I put words in my songs that I believe to be true,” Jacob said in a press release. “The point of the album is reconnecting people to the
power inside themselves, getting them to fall back in love with life again. Look around, take a deep breath. All the answers are there.” Other band members and middle school friends are: Bobby Lee, bass and vocals; Ryan Berty, drums; Kenny Bongos, percussion; Patrick O’Shea, keyboards; Hellman Escorcia, saxophone; Rafael Rodriguez, trumpet; and Trevor Young, lead guitar. There is a free download of SOJA’s track, “I Believe” (GOGO RMX), featuring Alfred the MC, Michael Franti and Nahko,” on the band’s website, sojamusic.com. Tickets for the 8 p.m. October 7 show at the Metropolitan Theatre with Dustin Thomas are $33 for the general public and $18 for WVU students. Squealing for happiness can happen for another show WVU Arts & Entertainment is bringing to Morgantown, albeit for a much younger audience. “Peppa Pig” and all
of her pals stop in Morgantown in November on the “Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!” tour. “Peppa Pig” the TV show follows Peppa and all of her other animal friends in humanlike scenarios for the preschool age range. The TV show airs on ABC Kids in Australia, and the live shows are now here in the U.S. The live show features life-sized puppets of Peppa and her animal friends “in an all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!” according to peppapigliveus.com. “Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!” dives into Morgantown at 6:30 p.m. on November 20 at the Creative Arts Center. Tickets are $25.50 to $55.50, and WVU students receive a $10 discount. The tour is also stopping and performing two shows at the Pittsburgh Byham Theater on November 28 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Album Corner: Modern twists on old forms woody pond
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“Greatest Hits, Vol. 1” by Teenage Time Killers There have been a few superbands in music history—Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; The Travelling Willbury’s; Isles and Glaciers—but none of them was as expansive as Teenage Time Killers. Originally formed by the guitarist of My Ruin, Mick Murphy, and the drummer of Corrosion of Conformity, Reed Mullin—the band has grown to have around 30 members, many of which are very popular. The band boasts many vocalists—Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, to name but a few—and each gets their own song to perform on the band’s first album “Greatest Hits, Vol. 1” which was released July 31. There are 24 tracks on the album, though a majority of them are barely even two minutes, and the genre changes song by song. A lot of metal, rock n roll and punk rock is found on the album, depending on the artists present in the recording, which is what makes the album so diverse and interesting. The fact that each song is a short listen and also uniquely different from one another because of the constant lineup shifts is what makes the record such a success in my opinion. There is star power yes, but the strength comes from TTK being able to do whatever it wants instead of being forced to limit an album’s range. “Professional Rapper” by Lil Dicky Lil Dicky has been mak-
Teenage Time Killers feature a variety of vocalists. ing moves in the rap game fast to rhythmic as it comsince his hilarious hit sin- plements the hilarious but gle and music video for “Ex- also clever wordplay and Boyfriend” graced YouTube lyricism of the growing rapin 2013. He released a mix- per. Some of the best featape to moderate success, tures come from T-Pain, and now that his name is Fetty Wap, and even Snoop known he was able to bring Dogg as a faux interviewer in some popular feature who is assessing if LD has artists for his debut album what it takes to be a “pro“Professional Rapper.” LD fessional rapper.” Lil Dicky is a comedic rapper, which is able to structure the you probably figured out songs so that he can rap, from his name, and he likes talk, and sing in as many to mock the generalities of versatile ways as he wants modern rap while also hav- while he keeps you on the ing fun making it. He ad- edge of your seat wonderdresses many common life ing how he will make you themes in his music— how giggle next. men actually pregame for “Water for Your Soul” by the club in “Classic Male Joss Stone British reggae singer Pregame,” and awkward conversations after a one Joss Stone brings cool blue night stand in “Pillow Talk.” vibes to our ears with her But he does it with style, seventh album “Water for similar to The Lonely Is- Your Soul.” A very light regland, in that the music is gae style mixed with a dash catchy, hard, and able to fit of R&B, the album sounds into social settings rather very sweet and smooth, than just being something with Stone’s fluttery voto play when you want cals swimming through the funny music. The instru- guitar and brass. “Water for mentals bump, and Dicky’s Your Soul” was released on flow is ever-changing from July 31, and is Stone’s first
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full-length since her cover album in 2011. The music reminds me a lot of old R&B that you might have heard in the early 2000’s, like Amy Winehouse, with the instrumentals strong but obviously the background to Stone’s voice and lyrics which take priority. Her shining moments come when she isn’t forcing her singing, and is calmly and confidently crooning over a more laid-back instrumental like “Stuck on You” and “Way Oh”. But, at the same time the musical arrangement is most exciting and enjoyable when present on a big song where a lot of instruments fuse to make a Jamaican night come alive. The lyrics are a little lacking across the board, with nothing ever really standing out as profound or abstract. But if you are a fan of reggae with a Shakira-esque singer then you can have fun singing along with Joss Stone. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Sugar Ray has been headlining the tour since 2013.
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Some of the greatest summer hits came from artists that have not really been relevant in recent years for my generation, but that does not mean they aren’t still touring and putting on amazing shows across the country. The “Under the Sun” tour—featuring Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, and Eve 6—will make a stop Sunday, August 9 at the outdoor venue at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. The whole idea behind the “Under the Sun” tour is a gathering of 90s alternative rock bands, who had success with hit songs in the summer, touring for the sake of nostalgia. Mark McGrath, lead singer of Sugar Ray, is the one who put this all together after Sugar Ray departed from their previous 90’s nostalgia tour with Everclear, “Summerland.” The new tour began in the summer of 2013, and has been revived in every summer since, finding moderate success across the country. There have been different lineups every year since, but all have had Sugar Ray as their headliner. Though Sugar Ray is the most iconic, the supporting acts also have made a name for themselves. Uncle Kracker—a Kid Rock type fellow—who originally performed a rock-rap mixture like his mentor and then drifted towards a country rock sound. Uncle Kracker’s first album reached number seven on the Billboard in the summer of 2000, but his work has significantly decreased in its audience size in the past decade and a half. His sound is designed to be played during the summer, so a tour strictly focused on bringing out summer feelings and memories is the perfect place for him to perform. Eve 6 is a typical rock three piece from California who disbanded ten years ago and decided to reunite and make more music in 2013. They have released an album since then, which they will most likely play some of, but most of the
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music they will perform for “Under the Sun” is probably from their popular work in the 90’s. Either way it is a good opportunity for them to get their name back out there now that they have begun releasing new music again. Better Than Ezra is another 90’s alternative rock band who reached a ton of success during their beginnings, with the lead single “Deluxe” from their first album peaking at number one on the Billboard chart. But as the band continued it began fizzling out due to problems with record labels, lineup changes, and the new age of music that began to take hold as the 21st century began pressing its influence. With their eighth album having been released last year, the band is happy to be touring with “Under the Sun” as they enjoy still performing as a professional band over 25 years later. The headliners are always going to be the most well-known group, Sugar Ray, thanks to their timeless summer knockout, “Fly.” Still a song one can catch on the radio or hear in the background of a beach restaurant, it is still a widely played and requested jam at any kind of summer function. With its memorable and quotable chorus, Sugar Ray became a band that people wanted to follow and love. Though there have been several lineup changes, controversy amongst band members and collaborators, and a lot of lost publicity as pop music has evolved—Sugar Ray is still a band with heavy influence in the music world. They will be sure to bring good crowds to all of their shows this summer, and Pittsburgh can definitely be included in that assumption. Sugar Ray can be seen Sunday, August 9th at Stage AE supported by Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, and Eve 6. The show begins at 5 o’clock at the outdoor stage. Tickets are $34 and can be bought at the Stage AE box office, online at their website http://stagepittsburgh.com, or over the phone at 412-229-5483. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could be blindsided by a sudden change. Be willing to adjust. Stay receptive to someone who tries very hard to express his or her caring and support. Be a little cynical if you encounter a situation that’s too good to be true. Tonight: Spend time with your favorite person.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You will put in long hours to complete what you feel is necessary. You often defer to others, but right now, it is important to be more in touch with your needs. A conversation with a partner could be touchy. Be careful. Tonight: Out and about.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might want to take off for part TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Continue deferring to of the day to do something just for you. You could be entering a very others. You’ll have other matters on busy period where you need to be your mind that you would prefer and 100 percent engaged. Get errands need to consider. Give yourself the done and complete anything that time and permission to explore dif- could interfere with your workflow. ferent options. An offer that arises
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH Work with your finances, and try to trim LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH down your budget where you can. Stay centered when dealing with Others seem to be off-kilter at this a touchy friend or family member. time. You could be distracted by and You could hear some surprising somewhat concerned with their acnews. Stay close to a loved one who tions or words. Relax, and choose to means a lot to you. Tension seems go with the flow. Tonight: At your fato build in an emotional conversa- vorite haunt. tion. Tonight: Roll with the punches. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Be responsive to someHHHHH You might be in a posi- one who seems a little upset. This tion where you have to help others person’s mood could have an efrelax. A partner could be unpredict- fect on your day. A conversation, if able. You can back away, but not for not handled properly, might trigger long. Walk in this person’s shoes and more anger. Do not blame or critifigure out what is motivating him cize the other party. Attempt to walk or her. Tonight: Home is where the in this person’s shoes. Tonight: Your heart is. treat. Tonight: Early in, early out.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You will feel the need to play it low-key. You might want some downtime to relax or perhaps you need to handle your taxes. A loved one will delight you with his or her spontaneity. Use care with spending, especially if you are eyeing a big commitment. Tonight: Be impulsive.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Tension builds during the day as you attempt to sign off on a project. You might need to take the lead in order to complete it. What you hear from someone quite eccentric could surprise you. Try not to be too reactive. Tonight: Be happy, and join your friends.
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Flowers gathers team together for first WVU Alumni Basketball Game by nicole curtin managing editor @nicolec_WVU
Last weekend West Virginia University alumnus John Flowers hosted the first ever West Virginia Alumni basketball game in the Morgantown High School game. It was almost like the NBA All-Star game only WVU style, final score 133126 with a win for the White Team. Quite a group of West Virginia’s finest basketball alumni, who still have some game left in them, joined Flowers for this first-ever event, which they all expressed they want to continue every year. Adding to the fun, captains Flowers and Herbie Brooks for the White Team and Da’Sean Butler and Daryl Prue for the Blue Team, drafted their teams in an entertaining fashion, throwing jokes all around. Former point guard Juwan Staten was attending the game and sitting in the stands when he was asked to help coach the Blue Team, although he agreed to do so his help wasn’t enough to get the win. The crowd agreed before the game even began that the White Team had betters odds of winning. A game full of funny air balls, impressive slam dunks, deep three-points made and only 12 fouls called was a good time for everyone. Starting off slow there were a few easy missed shots, Devin Ebanks put down the first dunk of the evening about two minutes in and Kevin
Jones returned with another dunk one minute later. Ebanks starring for the Blue Team featured a few other slam dunks throughout the night. By halftime the White Team had almost a 20 point lead, up 71-52. Ebanks said while he didn’t get a chance to practice with the team before coming to the game, but he was glad to participate. “It was great, it was fun. I actually moved back here this summer so when John told me he was putting the game together I told him no problem I was going to be here,” he said. “It’s a good cause, it’s something we want to keep doing for a long time.” Coming into the third quarter Team White heated things up, especially with performances from Wellington Smith who led the team in the first half with 17 points. At some point in the third quarter Ebanks took the microphone from the emcee and announced to the crowd, “Flowers is scared to play D on me!” It was definitely a fight to the finish as the Blue Team tried to close the gap on the scoreboard. With 1:45 left on the clock the score was 127-121, White lead when Butler sunk a three-point shot, and a turnover and another layup from Blue the score was very close 127-126. Flowers was sent to the foul line after being fouled on a dunk and made on shot, stretching the lead to four points with 130126 and 31.8 seconds
left. Players from several generations of Mountaineers were playing on the court together. Joe Mazzulla, Brad McMillan, Chaz Briggs, Cyrus Jones, Darryl Prue, Drew Schifino, Jamie Smalligan, Jarrod West, Johnathan Curran, Josh Yeager, Tyrone Sally, Ted Talkington, Rob Summers and Marcus Goree all joined the others aforementioned in the game. A hard fought battle, both teams wanted to bring a real game to the MHS gym. In the end a good time was had by all. Flowers hit the court to do the dougie with some young fans during a timeout, some other Askar Salikhov/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM players did the whip and “nae nae” during a Joe Mazzulla attempts a finger roll layup against the Blue Team at the Saturday’s Alumni Basketball Game. break. West Virginia assistant to the head coach Billy Hahn guest coached the White Team, and also helped auction off an autographed basketball for $1,200 to help the Norma Mae Huggins cancer foundation. All proceeds from the game went to the foundation for cancer research including the basketball as well as raffle tickets, tee-shirts and tickets to the game. Following the game all the players hung around to sign autographs for fans. It is easy to say the first alumni basketball game was a great success, the turnout was huge and the game itself was exciting and a great performance for both teams. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu
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Former WVU players embrace each other after the inaugural WVU Men’s Basketball Alumni Game on Saturday night.
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West Virginia opens 2015 football camp Monday by david statman sports editor @djstatman77
Another football season has dawned in Morgantown. The West Virginia University football team held their first preseason practices of 2015 this past week, as head coach Dana Holgorsen and the Mountaineers look to fight their way into Big 12 contention. After a 2014 season that saw West Virginia stumble down the stretch en route to a 7-6 finish and a Liberty Bowl defeat to Texas A&M, the pressure is on Holgorsen to turn around his team’s fortunes in his fifth year as head coach. But despite this season’s newfound urgency, Holgorsen says he’ll be sticking to the usual formula in this year’s training camp. “Nothing out of the ordinary,” Holgorsen said. “I have been happy with the way camp has been the last few years, and we have so many old guys. We have a bunch of three, four and five-year guys, so they have a pretty good idea of what is expected of them in camp. As long as the effort is good and we maintain the health, then we will be good.” With 103 players in camp, Holgorsen says the health situation of his team is optimal – although not all hands are on deck. After an arrest for burglary in May, redshirt senior offensive lineman Russell Haughton-James was dismissed from the team, Holgorsen said on Monday. Wide receiver Jovon Durante and cornerback Rasul Douglas are yet to be cleared, and veteran de-
Members of the West Virginia football team get warmed up for drills at this year’s mini camp.
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last season, West Virginia’s head coach is confident that repeated reps against the experienced Mountaineer defense will help his offense grow over the next few weeks. “There were plenty of games that if we played better defensively then we would’ve won,” Holgorsen said. “With that said, we have a lot of experience coming back. Those guys are confident. Those guys look good, feel good and are in their second year of the system with all the coaches coming back.” “I think we are going to get to the point where we can say that. I don’t think we can say that at this point. I think we have a chance to get to the point where we can say that. Yes, it will help the offense. There is no question.” With time ticking down before the start of the season, there’s just over one month left for Holgorsen to get his team ready for competition. T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s are set to get 2015 underway with a home matchup against Georgia Southern on September 5. djstatman@mail.wvu.edu
Redshirted freshman Kenyatta Greene carries the ball during a running back drill Monday. fensive lineman Eric Kinsey is currently sitting on the physically unable to perform list. But the Mountaineers have plenty of depth, and with only 13 practices on
the ledger before classes start, Holgorsen said he is ready to work his players hard over the next two weeks. “We will probably keep them up here and work
them a little bit harder based on the fact that there are only 13 days of camp,” Holgorsen said. “I don’t know if that’s good or bad. I went back and forth on it, but I think
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we’ll end up being fresher for the first game if we don’t kill each other in the meantime.” And although Holgorsen remains wary of his defense’s struggles
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Black Bears defeat Doubledays in series opener by nicole curtin managing editor @nicolec_WVU
A win Monday night against the Auburn Doubledays brought the West Virginia Black Bears to 2320 on the season, after a few sweeps and winning the series over the weekend against the Connecticut Tigers. Monday night the Black Bears were on a roll. Second baseman Kevin Kramer went 3-for-3 with two RBIs on the night and pitcher Luis Paula threw five innings allowing three earned runs and striking out five batters. “We were very aggressive to fastballs tonight and it paid off. We did some small things on the bases to maybe force a couple of those pitches to be thrown, and we made a couple of aggressive mistakes on the bases but I think we’ll learn from them,” said Wyatt Toregas, Black Bears general manager. “I think overall in the bulk of work tonight on the bases we were very successful. We did a lot of things as a total offense to-
Catcher Chris Harvey swings at a pitch in a game earlier this season. night and that led to all the runs.” West Virginia got things going in the first inning, Kramer singled to right center field and advanced to second base on a wild pitch to outfielder Logan Hill. Left Fielder Ryan Nagle scored Kramer on a ground ball giving West Virginia the first run of the game. In the top of the second inning Auburn had
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an answer. Doubledays’ infielder David Kerian brought home a runner on a deep ball to center field, followed by a tworun homer from Diomedes Eusebio to round out the runs, West Virginia didn’t score in the second. The score was 3-1 going into the third inning, the first batter for Auburn was caught out, the second tagged out at first base and the third struck
out. Going into the bottom of the third, Kramer led off with a single to left field followed by Newman advancing on a wild pitch and Hill singled to load the bases. Outfielder Ryan Nagle brought home Kramer on a ground ball, his second RBI of the game. Designated hitter Daniel Arribas also helped the scoring effort with a base hit to left field scoring Newman, West Virginia
tied up the score 3-3 heading into the fourth. In the fourth inning the Doubledays weren’t able to hang anymore runs on the scoreboard, but the Black Bears were ready to bring the game to an end. Going into the bottom of the fourth catcher Christian Kelley singled to center field. Next up third baseman Mitchell Tolman doubled to left field, followed by Kramer advancing to first base from an error on the pitcher while bunting. With bases loaded Newman hits out to center field an brings home Kelley and Tolman taking the lead 5-3. Auburn never scored another run, and West Virginia first baseman Albert Baur hit a double all the way to the left field walls extending the lead to 6-3 in the bottom of the fifth. Following the RBI from Baur the Doubledays brought out pitcher Cody Gunter to keep any more runs from happening. Kramer attributes his team’s recent success to the changes they have made and general progress
through the season. “After playing 35 games, 30 games, everybody’s getting comfortable everyone’s had enough at bats where they’re starting to feel comfortable at the plate,” Kramer said. “They’re starting to know and see what the other teams’ tendencies are, what they’re going to do, how they are going to pitch you in certain situations. It’s just about adjustments, we’ve made adjustments, we’ve become more aggressive on the base paths and we’ve become more aggressive at the plate as far as early in the count, hitting off the fastball. We’ve stayed committed and that’s the most important thing, we haven’t let the few bad games we’ve had offensively recently affect us.” The Black Bears will continue their series against the Doubledays tonight at the Monongalia County Ballpark at 7:05 p.m. and host a three game series against the State College Spikes beginning tomorrow at the same time and place. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu
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Mayweather announces fight with Andre Berto LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring for the first time since boxing’s richest fight ever, facing Andre Berto on Sept. 12 in what he has said will be his final fight. The welterweight title bout doesn’t figure to be nearly as lucrative as Mayweather’s May 2 fight with Manny Pacquiao that earned him a reported $220 million. But it will still be sold on pay-perview, even though Mayweather will be an overwhelming favorite to win for the 49th time in as many fights as a pro. Berto, a 2004 Olympian, was once thought of as a rising star but has lost three of his last six fights. Two of those losses were
to Robert Guerrero and Victor Ortiz, fighters that Mayweather beat easily. “I always bring my Agame and this fight against Andre Berto is no exception,” Mayweather said in announcing the bout. “He’s a young, strong fighter who is hungry to take down the best. Fortyeight have tried before and on September 12, I’m going to make it 49.” The fight is the last in a six-bout deal that Mayweather has with the Showtime network, and the boxer has said repeatedly he will retire when the deal is finished. The 38-year-old retired once before, but came back to fight after taking a short break.
“Floyd has been completely consistent and hasn’t wavered a bit in saying this is his last fight,” said Stephen Espinoza, executive vice president and general manager for Showtime Sports. “He’s still arguably the best fighter in the sport so it’s somewhat surprising for him to step away now but I’ve never heard him say anything other than this will be his last.” Espinoza dismissed criticism that the fight looks like a mismatch, saying there were complications trying to do a deal with Britain’s Amir Khan and not a big pool of other fighters to choose from. He said Berto will be aggressive against Mayweather,
something Pacquiao was not able or willing to be in their fight. “He’s one of those fighters who never fails to entertain,” Espinoza said about Berto. “His biggest flaw is he’s probably too aggressive.” Mayweather waited until the last possible moment to announce the fight, which will take place at the MGM Grand arena where he won a unanimous decision over Pacquiao. Mayweather and Berto will get together in Los Angeles on Thursday to promote the bout, which is less than six weeks away. Berto (30-3) won his first 27 fights as a pro after losing in the first round of the Athens Olympics, win-
ning a piece of the welterweight title along the way. But he was then beaten by Ortiz and would go on to lose back-to-back fights to Guerrero and Jesus Soto Karass. Berto, who has rebounded to win his last two fights, said he will prove his worth in his biggest bout ever. “Best believe that I plan to bring it to Floyd and I’m not concerned about what 48 other fighters have been unable to do,” he said. “Somebody is getting knocked out and it won’t be me.” If Mayweather beats Berto he would improve to 49-0, matching the perfect record set by Rocky Marciano before he retired as
heavyweight champion in 1956. There has been speculation Mayweather would fight at least once more to break the record, perhaps opening the MGM’s new arena on the Las Vegas Strip next spring. Espinoza declined to say what he thought the Berto fight would sell on pay-per-view, coming on the heels of the recordsetting 4.4 million buys of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. It will, however, be cheaper, with a suggested price of $74.95 compared to $99.95 for Pacquiao. Espinoza said Mayweather has done nearly 10 million PPV buys in his first five fights on the Showtime contract.
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Chris Davis high-fives other players following a game this season. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Baltimore rookie Tyler Wilson is accustomed to bouncing between the big leagues and the minors by now. He is determined to make a case to stay put — and Monday night’s outing certainly didn’t hurt. Chris Davis hit a threerun shot in the first inning for his 27th homer to back Wilson’s impressive spot start, and the Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 to stay on their roll early in the second half. “It’s just staying focused on the task at hand. There’s a lot of different variables in this game that are completely out of your control,” said the 25-year-old Wilson, who found out he was pitching at about 2 p.m. “I
focus on the things that I can and be prepared when that phone rings, and I hope it does keep ringing. I’ll do whatever it takes to be back up here.” Caleb Joseph added a two-run homer in the fourth inning off Jesse Chavez (511) as Baltimore won for the eighth time in 10 games. Orioles skipper Buck Showalter earned his 1,313th career managerial victory, tying him with Hall of Famer Ned Hanlon for 31st all-time. Adam Jones had an RBI double in the third inning for one of his three hits, while Jimmy Paredes and Joseph hit run-scoring doubles in the fifth. A’s left fielder Coco Crisp returned from the 60-day
disabled list from a neck injury that sidelined him since May 20, one of six roster moves by Oakland before the game. He batted second and went 2 for 4 following a five-game rehab assignment with Class-A Stockton. “I haven’t had that many at-bats from the end of last year, no at-bats really in spring training, so when I came back the first time from elbow surgery I didn’t really have the appropriate time,” Crisp said. “I wanted to wait and make sure I was myself, and I was able to do that.” Wilson (2-1) pitched 7 2-3 innings in place of Chris Tillman, who has an injured left ankle. Wilson allowed two runs and six hits, struck out three and walked two in his
second major league start and sixth appearance after being recalled from TripleA Norfolk. In terms of the options, Showalter quipped, “It was him and him.” Davis sent an 0-1 pitch over the wall in right-center with two outs in the opening half-inning and Baltimore built off that. Joseph matched his career high with three RBIs, and the Orioles are 17-2 when he drives in at least two runs. “We had six homegrown guys on the field tonight,” Showalter said, crediting the scouts. Chavez’s winless stretch reached three starts. The right-hander failed to reach five innings for the second time in three starts, knocked
out after 3 2-3 with nine hits and six runs. He went a season-low three innings July 24 at San Francisco then five at Dodger Stadium last Wednesday. “When he threw the ball in the middle of the plate they hit it,” manager Bob Melvin said. Felix Doubront relieved to make his Oakland debut following a trade from Toronto on Friday. With Boston (47-59) off, the A’s (4760) fell into last place in the American League. VOGT SNAPS FUNK A’s C Stephen Vogt doubled off the wall in right in the sixth to snap an 0-for28 funk, his second-longest hitless stretch. He began his career 0 for 32 from April 26, 2012, to June 28, 2013. He hit
an RBI double in the eighth. SMALL CROWD The announced crowd of 11,476 was the A’s smallest this year at the Coliseum. TRAINER’S ROOM Orioles: Tillman threw on flat ground to test the ankle and will do another workout Wednesday. If all goes well, he is likely to be slated to pitch Friday. “Still a little tender but about where we thought he’d be,” Showalter said. ... Prospect RHP Parker Bridwell was placed on the DL Sunday with elbow tendinitis and will soon seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews in Florida. Athletics: LHP Sean Doolittle will throw a simulated game Tuesday to test his strained shoulder.
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Smith has first turnover, but showing progress FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith made his first real gaffe of training camp, losing the football late in the New York Jets’ fifth practice of the summer. A mistake? Sure. An overall sign of progress? Definitely. “It was his first turnover at camp,” coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday. “You don’t blow it out of proportion.” Except that for the mistake-prone Smith, it passes as news that he “finally” turned the ball over. Leger Douzable had a strip-sack — although there’s no real contact on the quarterback in practice — when Smith held onto the ball too long and had it knocked out of his hand. “I’ve just got to protect the ball better,” Smith said. “That’s about it.” So far, so good this summer. He still has no interceptions and has shown a fairly good understanding of offensive coordinator Chan Gailey’s system, one that has spread tendencies similar to the one Smith played in during his touchdownfilled college days at West Virginia. During his first two seasons, Smith turned the ball over 41 times, including 34 interceptions. Reading defenses better, releasing the
ball quicker and not locking in on his primary receiver were all items on his to-do list this season. “I’m getting better every day, more comfortable with it every day,” Smith said of playing in Gailey’s offense. It wasn’t just Smith who made mistakes as the offense as a whole was a bit sloppy Tuesday, including rookie Bryce Petty throwing two interceptions. But all eyes are obviously on Smith, who has the starting job over veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick — and needs to be consistent and limit the turnovers to keep his spot atop the depth chart. “You talk about it and you recognize it,” Bowles said of Smith’s turnover. “At the end of the day, he’s got to let the ball fly. He just can’t sit there and hold it.” Smith is likely the key to success for the Jets this season. The defense is expected to be stout with a line that is considered among the best in the NFL, to go along with a revamped secondary that includes cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie. Add wide receiver Brandon Marshall to a solid receiving corps with Eric Decker and Jeremy Kerley, and it would seem that Smith is in a perfect position to be successful.
“Being that I’ve got a bunch of experience, good and bad, I think I’ve been able to see a lot and I’ve been able to learn from a lot,” Smith said. “I feel a lot more comfortable in the pocket, and being back there, and standing back there, and seeing things. But the system is great. It allows us to play fast. It allows us to see the defense and get the ball out quick because we have so many answers.” And Smith hopes to be the answer to perhaps the Jets’ biggest question of all: Sure, they’ve added a lot of talent — but do they have a reliable quarterback? “I’ve watched him and I think it’s very unfair that he’s been pointed out as somebody who hasn’t really been productive,” said former wide receiver Laveranues Coles, who attended practice last weekend. “A lot of that has to do with the people they’ve had around him. You can’t ask someone to make something happen without having anything. It’s like going to get groceries. You can’t tell me to make spaghetti and you don’t get me any pasta. “Now that he has the tools around him, if he doesn’t produce now, then it’s easy to make a fair assessment of where he belongs after this season.”
Jets quarterback Geno Smith looks across the field during camp on Tuesday. Cromartie was with the Jets during Smith’s rookie season, when the young quarterback was forced into the starting job when Mark Sanchez went down for the year in the preseason with a shoulder injury. After a year in Arizona — in Bowles’ defense — Cromartie is back in New York, and sees a change in Smith. “The biggest thing, I think, is he’s carrying himself more as a pro, the way he comes out and tries to handle himself,” Cromartie said. “I think you don’t see
those moments you saw his rookie year in camp or maybe last year where he would get slumped or he may get frustrated with certain things. He just lets that play go. If it happens, it happens and then he moves on to the next play. “From that point, that’s a growing step.” Smith had some issues last season that might have made some of his teammates waver in their assessment of him as the guy in charge on the field. His in-game mistakes derailed
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Deaths of Yosemite jumpers remain a mystery FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — World-famous wingsuit flier Dean Potter had strapped his iPhone to the back of his head and hit record before jumping from a cliff in Yosemite National Park in what was to be an exhilarating flight through a V-shaped rocky formation — a route that left little margin for error. Potter set the phone at this position to capture a video of his partner, Graham Hunt, behind and above him as the pair leaped off the granite diving board at Taft Point, 3,500 feet above the valley. Twenty-two seconds later the video abruptly stops. The two were killed when they slammed into the ridgeline at 100 mphplus attempting to soar through the notch in the rock formation called Lost Brother. Through a records request, The Associated Press obtained investigation reports about the deadly flight on May 16.
National Park Service investigators relied heavily on Potter’s bashed iPhone, interviews and a series of rapid-fire photos taken by Potter’s girlfriend, Jen Rapp, who stayed behind at the launch site as the spotter. The investigation concluded the deaths were accidental, but despite the video and photos of the jump, officials consider the specific reason why they died a mystery. Investigators listed several possible contributing factors — including indecision, distraction, miscalculation and air turbulence — as the jumpers made split-second decisions. Potter, 43, and Hunt, 29, were both experienced in the extreme sport of wingsuit flying, a dangerous offshoot of BASE jumping — an acronym for parachuting off buildings, antennas, spans such as bridges and Earth. They would glide frighteningly close to cliffs and trees,
wearing the suits that have fabric stitched between the arms and body and between the legs, so jumpers spreading their limbs can stay aloft longer and control their path with subtle body movements. In 2009, Potter made the longest known BASE jump — off the Eiger North Face in Switzerland. He remained in flight for 2 minutes and 50 seconds, earning him National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year title. In his final flight, Potter stood with Hunt on the ledge in Yosemite. It was still light at 7:35 p.m. with hovering rainclouds, according to the investigation. Potter wore a red suit, while Hunt’s was black and yellow. Hunt zipped his phone in his pocket, after trying unsuccessfully to text his girlfriend, who was waiting in the valley. Potter’s iPhone video recording captured what sounded like him saying “Ready?” Potter told Rapp that
he planned to fly through the notch. If he lacked elevation, he would instead go around the ridgeline. Rapp snapped photos of Potter making the leap, followed closely by Hunt. Seconds into flight, Rapp lost sight of them. Instead, she told investigators that she heard a “thwack” followed a second later by a “guuuuhhh.” She shouted in their direction, hoping the noises were parachutes opening, not impacts of bodies. She didn’t received the text Potter usually sent with the word “safe” to assure her that he had once again beaten the odds. Dusk turned to darkness and desperation. Rapp drove to their agreed upon meeting place. Not finding the jumpers, she returned to Potter’s nearby home, where she found Hunt’s girlfriend. “Are they OK? Have you talked to them?” Hunt’s girlfriend asked. Rapp said she hadn’t. The two women at 10
p.m. went to the residence of Mike Gauthier, Yosemite’s chief of staff and a friend of Potter. Gauthier urged the women to report the men missing and they made an emergency phone call. A dispatcher reported a woman calling, asking if any BASE jumpers had been arrested. Upon hearing a “no,” the caller broke down crying. A ground search that night turned up nothing, but a helicopter crew the next morning found their bodies. Autopsies found that Potter had struck headfirst and that Hunt hit with the front of his body. Blood samples showed no drugs or alcohol for either man. Investigators say Rapp’s still photos show Hunt flying left, then right, then left and a final hard banking right before his impact. After Potter’s iPhone was repaired, the video shows him a foot or two above the ground just before the video stopped.
Park officials did not provide the video to the AP, saying it was in possession of Potter’s family. Rapp declined an AP request for the photographs that she took. An unnamed wingsuit flier investigators consulted estimated that Potter and Hunt had flown through the notch about five times, a path well known among wingsuit fliers as being dangerous. The flier inspected both wingsuits for the park service and found no equipment flaws, the investigative reports said. Among other things, they noted that Hunt may have been distracted by phone calls and texts he attempted immediately before jumping and that Potter may have seen his partner strike the ground and flinched, or he simply misjudged his elevation. “No one but Potter and Hunt will every truly know what happened,” investigators concluded.
Cespedes hits 3 doubles, Mets take lead in NL east MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets acquired Yoenis Cespedes last week, hoping he would be a big hit in the middle of their lineup. On Monday night, he helped them slug their way into first place. Cespedes hit three doubles and drove in four runs, leading the Mets over the Miami Marlins 12-1 and putting them atop the NL East. “Very nice, a good night for him,” manager Terry Collins said. “That’s why we got him. We got him to be that guy in the middle of the lineup who drives in those big runs.” The Mets obtained Cespedes from Detroit right before Friday’s trade deadline. Playing for the third time with New York, he tied the team record for doubles in a game. Fresh off sweeping Washington, the Mets won their fourth in a row and moved a game ahead of the Nationals for the division lead. “It’s obviously a great spot to be in at this point in time in August to say that you have yourself either in contention or on top of the division,” said Curtis Granderson, who got three hits, drove in two runs and scored twice. The Mets topped the 10 total runs they scored while sweeping three from Washington. This win, coupled with the Nationals’ loss to Arizona, put the Mets in first place for the first time since June 19. “It’s always nice to be
there, but we’ve got a lot of games to play,” Collins said. There was a brief delay with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning after Tomas Telis lost control of his bat and it flew into the seats, hitting a fan in the neck. The man was sitting with an ice pack in a tunnel underneath the stands after the game. The Marlins said they would monitor him and expected he soon would be OK to go home. Michael Conforto hit his first career homer, a threerun drive. “It was just a blur,” Conforto said. “The whole trip around the bases was just a flash in my mind. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.” Bartolo Colon (10-10) won for the first time since June 12 after dropping his previous six decisions. He pitched eight innings, allowing one run and seven hits. “That’s a big outing for Bartolo because we need him,” Collins said. “If you’re going to stay in the race you’ve got to get outings and innings from all of your pitchers. He’s struggled lately and tonight was a good outing for him.” Tom Koehler (8-8) gave up seven runs in 4 1-3 innings in the Marlins’ most-lopsided loss of the season. “Not much you can say about this game,” Marlins manager Dan Jennings said. “It was ugly, the worst game we played
New York’s Yoenis Cespedes hits his first double of the night against the Marlins on Monday. all year.” Cespedes came into the game 1 for 7 in his first two games with the Mets. He doubled down the leftfield line in his first atbat, hit a two-run double off the right-center field wall in the fifth and added two-run double off the left-center field wall in the sixth. “He was really close to hitting the ball out of the ballpark a couple times,” Granderson said. “It’s very impressive to get a chance
to watch him swing the bat.” The last Mets player to hit three doubles in a game was Scott Hairston on Aug. 17, 2012. Conforto homered in the second to center field for a 3-0 lead. “That ball was crushed,” Collins said. The Mets broke it open with a four-run fourth, highlighted by Cespedes’ double. Wilmer Flores’ double and Kelly Johnson’s groundout also
scored runs. Cespedes doubled in the sixth and scored on two wild pitches by Andre Rienzo. Christian Yelich had three hits including an RBI double for the Marlins. TRAINER’S ROOM Marlins: RHP Carter Capps (right elbow strain) was put on the 15-day disabled list after exiting Sunday’s game in the eighth. He had an MRI, which showed no structural damage. Capps is 1-0
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Students attend TEIMUN conference by john mark shaver staff writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University student representatives returned home last week after spending six days in the Netherlands for The European International Model United Nations. TEIMUN, which took place July 13 through July 19, hosted around 250 university students from all over the world. WVU has been sending students to
TEIMUN since 2009, and is one of the conference’s only sources of American participants. “[Participants] are from all over the world,” said Jason Neal, a student who participated in this year’s conference. “I think we met one other American student that was there… It really does have an international flavor to it. There were a lot of students from The Netherlands itself, but we met students from Indonesia, Spain, Italy, Greece,
and truly from all over.” Aside from Neal, five other students made their way to The Netherlands to participate in the event, including sophomore political science and Chinese studies student Noah McDill. “TEIMUN was actually my first Model UN,” McDill said. “I was put into the International Court of Justice [Committee].” McDill noted the experience as a great way to explore and study abroad.
Brooks named 2015 most distinguished alumnus from West Virginia School of Medicine by rachel mcbride staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Dr. Paul Brooks, Jr. was recently named the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus. Brooks, originally from Nicholas County, graduated from the WVU School of Medicine in 1966 and after graduation, completed his internship training at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Brooks and his company, Brookmar Incorporated, became responsible for the largest environmental health enrollment survey in U.S. history. Approximately 69,000 people were involved in the survey, including an estimated 81% of the eligible population. Data they collected was the primary foundation for finding potential links to human disease among people exposed to a chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOA or C8. According to Alan M. Ducatman, M.D., a physician and full time professor at WVU, perfluroalkyl substances are common in the environment as accidental releases from manufacturers and the side effect of many products used by the common person. These products include non-stain textiles and carpets, as well as nonstick food containers. “The chemicals are long-
Samantha Shimer, a junior international studies student, returned to TEIMUN on the staff this year after participating in 2014’s conference. “When I went as a participant, the University paid for the majority of it, but I loved it so much that I paid my way back this year to be on staff,” Shimer said. “It’s an extraordinary experience in the sense that, at other Model UN conferences, it’s purely academic… at TEIMUN, it’s a
little more relaxed. You’re in session for maybe seven or eight hours a day and then we have celebrations in the evening so you really get to know the people that you’re working with.” While not affiliated with TEIMUN, WVU also has its own Model United Nations. “They really have no relationship, but the Office of Student Life and the International Studies Department team up to send six students to The European International Model United
Nations Conference [each year],” Shimer said. WVU’s Model UN is a part of two National Model UN’s per year –Washington D.C. in the fall, and New York City in the spring. While a prerequisite class is required, students from all majors can join the club. “We, as a club and as a class, are open to more than just international studies and political science ma-
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lasting in the environment and readily get into humans, where they have half lives of several years or more,” Ducatman said. Ducatman also stated his opinion on the importance of Brooks’ survey. “This is an extraordinary level of participation, and he recruited (the participants) in a remarkably short period of time in response to the need to set up a program,” Ducatman said. “The speed and size are both extraordinary achievements.” According to Ducatman, the data collected from Brooks’ health enrollment survey has formed the basis of or contributed to more than 30 papers in scientific literature. Along with Brookmar Inc., Brooks continued to become involved in many other organizations throughout his professional career. Brooks was the board chair of a health maintenance organization, Primary One, which provided coverage to many West Virginians beginning in the 1990s. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force as well as serving as a general medical officer and the chief of outpatient service at Fairchild Air Force Base from 1967 to 1969. Brooks is a board-certified physician by the American Board of Family Practice and the National Board
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Monongalia County Fair hits Mylan Park last week by Ally Litten staff writer @dailyathenaeum
This year marked another successful year for the Monongalia County Fair. The smell of funnel cakes, the playful screams of children and the rumble of motorsports filled Mylan Park. From July 28 to August 1, the Mon County Fair brought happiness and entertainment to community members, offering something for everyone in attendance. Kicking off the fair was the parade held on July 27. People of all ages gathered on High Street to watch community organizations march proudly down the street. The Black Bears mascot made an appearance as well as local marching Garrett Yurisko/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM band and fair contestants. A food drive also took place to help collect food for People at the Monongalia County Fair enjoyed their night playing skee-ball. those in need. ment, a quilt show, a Kids Day, delicious food and plenty of Opening on Tuesday evening, the fairgrounds were filled run rides. The live entertainment included Three Car Garage, with people. The fair included contests, pageants, exhibits, motor sports, livestock auction, a car show, live entertainsee FAIR on PAGE 2
U Club Sunnyside to open luxury living complex by ally Litten staff writer @dailyathenaeum
On July 29, Morgantown city officials joined American Campus Communities and West Virginia University in the groundbreaking of the new U Club Sunnyside complex. President E. Gordon Gee, Morgantown Mayor Marti Shamberger, Student Government Association president George Capel and WVU alumnus and American Campus Communities board member Oliver Luck and CEO Bill Bayless welcomed American Campus Communities new, and 100th, project U Club Sunnyside to Morgantown. The ceremony took place at the former site of Sunnyside Commons. The cleared lot is now under construction, adding a 536-bed, luxury living complex for West Virginia University students. “Everyone at ACC does fabulous jobs,” Gee said.
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SGA President George Capel, along with President Gee and other city officials, break new ground in commemoration of U Club Sunnyside and its beginning construction. “We are very happy with our partnership and, of course, it continues to change the culture and nature with all of our housing here. We are providing among the high-
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The groundbreaking was not the only thing to celebrate. U Club Sunnyside marks American Campus Communities 100th project. “American Campus Communities is going to be here for a long, long time,” said Jason Wills, a senior officer at American Campus Communities. “I get the feeling there’s a strong emotional attachment.” Due to Bayless and Luck’s sentimental attachment to WVU and Morgantown, they are excited and proud to have this be the 100th project. “In Bill’s heart he is always here in Morgantown, West Virginia,” Luck said. As a former resident assistant at Summit Hall, Bayless knows from firsthand experience what constitutes an amazing housing complex. “I learned more about student housing at Summit Hall,” Bayless said. “What happened here at WVU certainly changed the world
and way of life for college students. We would not exist if not for WVU.” Bayless began his relationship with Gee back in the 80s when he was working at Summit Hall. However, it has now grown into a partnership. “American Campus Communities loves to work with WVU. To work with the administration and University is something that is always really special,” Bayless said. Altogether, Mayor Shamberger, WVU administration and American Campus Communities are striving to create a better environment for students. “Everyone here shares a vision of what Mon County and Morgantown can become,” Capel said. American Campus Communities bought Sunnyside Commons in 2008 and is a very important part of Sunnyside Up, a redevelopment initiative for the infamous
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Morgantown neighborhood. The complex will offer an 8,500 square foot community center, a social lounge, a gym and an outdoor pool and spa area. “Students can look out at the beautiful views and it is close to everything happening with the University,” Gee said. A leasing center will opening on September 1 for those interested in preleasing. For more information on U Club Sunnyside, go to http://uclubsunnyside.com.
Bradley Shaw Band, Jeff Ray, Steel Drums, POPSHOP, Rick K and the Allnighters, Eric Lewis Trio, the Joseph Sisters and Jackson T. Gardner. A time honored fair tradition, the pageants, brought lots of smiles and applause as the winners were announced. The Miss Monongalia County crown was passed down from the 2014 winner, Katelyn Lester, to the 2015 winner Andrea Marie Duffy, a freshman at West Virginia University. The 2015 Teen Miss Monongalia County is Faith Stewart, the 2015 Junior Miss Monongalia County is Madison Stellato, the 2015 Little Miss Monongalia County is Olivia Grace Morgan and the 2015 Little Mister Monongalia County is Randy “Trey” Murray, III. The newly improved livestock barn was one of the more popular events at the fair. With a constant crowd gathered around it, many young members of the community had the opportunity to show off their prized livestock. Whether a competition was going on or not, people came in and out of the barn, petting and admiring the animals. The livestock categories included showing off animals ranging from chickens to cows, and awards were given to many participants for an array of categories. “I would have to say the PonyPull last night [Thursday] was my favorite,” said Mon County Fair volunteer Pamela Yost. Overall, the Monongalia County Fair was a hit. With some improvements from past years, the fair not only offered fun, but also gave Monongalia County citizens a chance to showcase their finest products, such as livestock and artwork. Other attractions, such as the 4H exhibit, offered even more handmade products to admire. For a $10 entry fee, the fair was a cheap, fun way to connect with the local community.
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Continued from page 1 of Medical Examiners. His memberships include past president and national delegate of the West Virginia Academy of Family Practice, life member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and charter member of the WVU Foundation’s Irvin Stewart Society. When asked about his newly received award, Brooks expressed his surprise and humbleness. “It was basically a total surprise, and it’s very humbling to be chosen,” Brooks said. “There’s a lot of people that help you do what you do, and you’re the one that gets the recognition.” Dr. Brooks is now retired and living in Vienna with his wife Nancy. They have four children: Belinda Armstrong, Rebecca Smith, Gregory Brooks and Douglas Brooks. According to the WVU School of Medicine, the Medical Distinguished Alumnus Award, sponsored by the WVU School of Medicine Alumni Association, was established in 1984 with the intention to honor alumni “whose distinguished careers and unselfish contributions to society have enhanced the prestige of West Virginia University School of Medicine and in their own special way, have helped to upgrade the quality of health care.” Selection criteria for the award states that a candidate must be a graduate, MD or Ph.D. of the West Virginia University School of Medicine whose career has been distinguished by scholarly achievement, humanitarian contribution, or outstanding service to the institution. The WVU Medical Association states this award honors a single outstanding accomplishment, or a lifetime of merit with international or national recognition.
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Students campaign to senators by Rachel Mcbride staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Students enrolled in the West Virginia University School of Social Work are engaging in a letter writing campaign to clarify a senate bill that would allow under qualified people to obtain a social work licensure. According to Leslie E. Tower, a tenured professor for the WVU School of Social Work, 10 students enrolled in the Social Work Research Methods and Statistics course this summer within the WVU School of Social Work comprised and wrote the letters for the campaign. “The students had taken Social Welfare Policy 2 in the spring. A component of that course is to understand the policy process and to engage in political action to affect change,” Tower said. According to Tower, con-
tent in the social work program is integrated across the curriculum. The students were updated on the information of the senate bill and shown a letter sent by the West Virginia Board of Social Work as well as a brief letter drafted by Tower herself as examples of comments the students could write as a basis for their campaign. “This is an important issue that can impact the students personally,” Tower said. “These students will be graduating in the fall and looking for jobs.” Tower explained potential employers for these soon to be graduates, including the Department of Health and Human Resources, are having trouble hiring and retaining social workers. “Instead of trying other tactics, such as meaningfully raising salaries or making caseloads manageable, the state reduced
qualification standards for DHHR workers, creating a new license in the West Virginia restricted provisional license,” Tower said. According to Tower, language in the emergency rule could imply that a Restricted Provisional License may be converted to a Licensed Social Worker. An LSW license in West Virginia is commonly given to those who have completed an accredited Bachelor of Social Work program as well as passing an exam. The written student letters urged officials to state Restricted Provisional Licenses should not be convertible. “The emergency rule as written could hurt DHHR clients as well as clients in other settings if the rule is not amended,” Tower said. Tower said all students involved in the letter writing campaign stated their motivation for writing their policy makers as concern for the well-being of
“vulnerable” populations in West Virginia. “Some students reflected about how much they had learned in the BSW program and could not imagine learning this in a training program or reduced coursework,” Tower said. Tower went on to state that a formal social work education helps prepare workers to handle the very complex situations they are often faced with in the field. Tower believes higher salaries and better working conditions are necessary components to attract and retain adequately staffed and highly qualified employees within the social work profession. “West Virginia deserves the best and the brightest,” Tower said. “This policy may increase DHHR workers, but at what cost to vulnerable children and families of West Virginia?” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
Multicultural cookout a success by ally litten staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia University Office of Multicultural Programs summer cookout brought many people from many different cultures together as one. Held on July 31, the cookout was held at Coopers Rock pavilion. For a free admission, anyone and everyone was welcome. Endless amounts of burgers, chicken, veggie burgers and sides were available for anyone interested in learning more about different cultures. Busses transpor ted students from the danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu Mountainlair to the beautiful state park. With clear, sunny skies and warm weather, the event brought out a lot of people from Continued from page 1 many diverse cultures. “I enjoy seeing people jors,” Shimer said, “because from different cultures and by opening the door to English majors or engineering majors, people with diverse interests, you get perspectives that you wouldn’t necessarily get if you were just by john mark shaver accepting people from one staff writer major.” @dailyathenaeum WVU’s Model UN is plans to travel to this fall’s NMUN in Washington D.C. starting Recent studies have deon October 30. termined West Virginia “I think it just continues once again has the highto be a very rewarding ex- est unemployment rate perience,” Neal said. in the country, seeing 7.4 percent of the state’s workdanewsroom@mail.wvu.edu danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu force without jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, national unemployment rates are actually down from where they were a year ago. Despite this, West Virginia’s unemployment rate has in turn risen to the point where it is now over two percent higher than the national average, 5.3 percent. West Virginia’s unemployment rate has been steadily rising since its record low of 4.1 percent in August 2008. It has risen 1.5 percent in the past six months alone. WVU Assistant ProfesFollow us on Twitter. sor with the Bureau of Economic Business and @dailyathenaeum
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to enjoy nature,” said Hossein Maleki. After enjoying music and a meal, students were free to wander around the park and take in the stunning Appalachian views. “It is great. We heard that Coopers Rock is beautiful and it is,” said Rodrigo Torres, a WVU Intensive English Program student. James Johnson, the Administrative Associate at the Office of Multicultural Programs, developed this event as a way to offer a fun event for summer students. “We got people out. That’s the main thing,” Johnson said. The goal of this event was not only to appreciate Appalachia, but it also helped to bring people of different cultures together to understand and celebrate culture as a whole. “We wanted to get people out and have a good time in the weather,” said Michael Janney, an Office
of Multicultural student worker. “It brings people together to increase understanding.” Understanding was the key word at the cookout. Although not everyone knew each other, they had no problem mingling and making new friends. “We need people around the world to understand each other better,” Johnson said. “It starts with us.” No one knows this struggle better then Teresa Proud, a JAC’s employee. With students coming in and out of JAC’s during the day, Proud has a unique perspective on cultural understanding and acceptance. Proud helps those who do not speak English or understand exactly what the products sold at JAC’s are. “I always ask myself ‘Is someone going out of the way to help them’,” Proud said. “I am here so I can understand them better. I can try to interact and help
them.” To gain a new perspective, Proud suggests putting yourself in their shoes. By helping others, she is helping them the way she would want to be helped. “If I were in another country, that is something I would want to happen to me,” Proud said. The Office of Multicultural Programs pride themselves on their promotion of understanding and respect. Although this was the only summer event, the Office of Multicultural Programs has already started planning events for the 2015-2016 academic school year. After the cookout, the Office of Multicultural Programs is looking forward for the upcoming football season. “A lot of people like our student lot before football games,” Johnson said. “We have all kinds of food and entertainment.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
State ranks highest in unemployment rates Research Brian Lego suggested that a large part of the state’s unemployment rate revolves around the coal industry. “A lot of layoffs have been occurring in the coal industry since the beginning of the year, but it’s more of a continuation of a trend deepened a little further in the beginning of the year,” Lego said. “Some new emission requirements to coal caused an initial loss in demand for coal, and extending that into an overall weakening of the demand in international markets. … So that’s had a lot of impact here in West Virginia, particularly in the southern part of the state.” However, according to Lego, a majority of layoffs are likely behind the state as West Virginia begins its slow journey toward balance. “Some of the problems are much longer term and require a lot more thought
and a lot of stakeholders to work toward a solution,” Lego said. “Some of it is workforce development, educational training – those are things that require a lot of time and effort.” Lego also pointed out demographic issues with unemployment, such as a rising population age. While West Virginia held the highest unemployment rate, the list was topped by Utah, North Dakota, and Nebraska, the latter state having a mere 2.6 percent of the workforce unemployed. Some readers may recall that this year, West Virginia was also ranked the most obese state, least happy state, and the state with the highest amounts of mood-altering drug use, according to Gallup. These results may also have links to unemployment. “If people are sick or they’re heavily abusing
drugs, they’re not going to be able to be productive members of the workforce,” Lego said. “That’s certainly going to affect your ability to expand and keep your unemployment rate at a rate that’s not as high as it is now.” West Virginia is no stranger to high unemployment rates. During the world recession in 1983, West Virginia had a record high unemployment rate of a staggering 18.8 percent, a number that hasn’t been topped by any other state to date. Unemployment, then, could optimistically be seen as a cycle rather than a crisis or an anomaly. For more information on the current unemployment rate, visit ncsl.org/ research/labor-and-employment/state-unemployment-update.aspx. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
City appoints two students to commission by caitlin coyne city editor @WVUCAITLINcOYNE
The Morgantown City Council appointed two West Virginia University students to the Morgantown Human Rights Commission at this Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The students, both members of WVU Student Government Association, are viewing this as a step on their way to appointing a nonvoting student on city council some time in the future. “When we first started trying to get an ex oficio member on City Council they kept asking why we weren’t more involved with the Morgantown government before, which is a valid question,” said Billie Murray, SGA City Coun-
cil liaison and newly appointed Human Rights Commission member. While Murray and Matt Blair, SGA attorney general, where the only two students officially recognized and appointed by the City Council, Murray said about six other SGA members had sent in applications for other available positions on various committees. “I would feel much more comfortable just talking to the applicants so I can see what they can bring to the position,” said Councilman Bill Kawecki. “We rely on these organizations for input so we want to make sure the people we’re putting into these positions are giving us reliable information.” City Council opted to hold off on filling any other commission and board positions before they could
call the prospective applicants in for interviews. “I think there is an advantage to an interview to understand just what their passion is,” Kawecki said. According to Murray, city officials have been very encouraging and helpful throughout the process. “It has been our huge push to get students more involved with the city government and be more cohesive,” Murray said. Also in attendance was WVU Dean of Students Corey Farris, who described to the council all of the upcoming University events meant to welcome students back to campus while assuring councilmembers of the initiative to change the image of WVU is genuine. “We’ve taken it seriously that we want to change the culture of our students
and engage them not just in activities in the downtown, but showing there are plenty of other things to do,” Farris said. “We’re trying to engage and encourage our students to participate not only in the WVU community but the off campus community.” Farris said University Welcome events are going to resurrect the Respectful Mountaineer campaign that was launched following the Baylor Riots of last October in an attempt to stress the importance of respecting the town to the 5,000 incoming freshmen. “Once students feel they are connected and a part of a greater community I think that will help them,” Farris said. “We want them to understand that they’re a part of the greater community of Morgantown.”
Farris as well as several councilmembers also expressed their concern of the traffic congestion that will be unavoidable during move in weekend. The construction blocking traffic on both University Avenue and Beechurst Avenue will prevail all through the weekend of August 14 when many students are meant to be moving into dorms and apartments. “We are encouraging our returning students not to move in on the 14th but to actually spread that out,” Farris said. According to Morgantown City Manager Jeff Mikorski, University Avenue is not expected to reopen until the end of August. “We’re working very closely with with contrac-
tors in the areas to make sure they are going to hit their mark,” Mikorski said. In his closing statements, Councilman Ron Bane expressed his growing concern and frustration with the projects, saying the fallout of the Department of Highway’s neglect of the projects is unfair to citizens in the area. “These other people in the county are suffering and they can’t even get enough respect from the DOH to come to a meeting,” Bane said. “We’re going to have a serious problem next week.” Farris and Bane both stressed the importance on insisting those in the area use public transportation like buses and the PRT whenever possible at least for the upcoming week. crcoyne@mail.wvu.edu
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LBI to LAX: McAndrew Returns jillian clemente A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
Matt McAndrew’s career didn’t start on NBC’s “The Voice” stage with his blind audition or even during his college years at Philadelphia’s University of Arts. It all started on a high school auditorium stage during a Christmas concert, where it was abnormal for McAndrew to be playing. “The Christmas songs that he sang were really silly songs about his friend, Dwight, like ‘I’m Dreaming of a Dwight Christmas,’ that sort of thing,” said seventh grade math teacher Barbette Lovas. That was the first time anyone heard his melodic, soft rock voice, and it struck a chord in the heartstrings of many. “Once he sang at that assembly, they were all after him to try to get him to sing, to do chorus and all that kind of stuff,” Lovas said. McAndrew’s guidance counselor encouraged him to go to college for singing, so he auditioned for the University of Arts in Philadelphia and got a scholarship. According to Lovas and fellow seventh grade teacher Cindy Wood, he blossomed in college. This concert was just the launching pad to propel him into his current mu-
McAndrew performing during the final rounds of ‘The Voice.’ sical career. same, silly guy with a light “He was a different kid in yet cutting voice, but he now school than he is now, he re- brings his personality and voice on tour with him. ally was,” Wood said. Since high school, he’s fiDonning a floral print shirt, nally checked his famous McAndrew opened his tour at black box tattoo to signify home in Barnegat Light, New signing with a label, Republic Jersey on Long Beach Island, Records, after being named bringing his pop rock voice to runner up of Season 7 of “The fill the small, intimate venue Voice.” of Rick’s American Café. About 200 people crowded McAndrew has stayed the
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a low-ceilinged stage to see, hear and feel McAndrew’s genuine performance. His personality burst from each song, but not in an overwhelming sense. McAndrew’s voice, while light, cut through the audience so well, there were no clarity issues. He played a variety of original songs from his EP, “View of the Pines”
and mixed in some of his covers from “The Voice,” including “A Thousand Years,” a Christina Perri original, and “Take Me to Church,” by Hozier. At one point, he hit so many high notes without a hint of being pitchy at all I thought he sucked a helium balloon right before. He didn’t – he’s just that good. And he wasted no love while giving to the crowd, either, pointing out his mother and asking the audience their hometown locations. There were some moments between sets where he simply smiled out to the audience and even asked for water. He was very welcoming to everyone in the audience. McAndrew finished the hour and a half set with his freshly released pop single “Counting on Love” and his own song he recorded on “The Voice,” “Wasted Love.” He meant every word he sang and easily gave his all, giving me chills with the power and emotion packed into two songs. He looked so relaxed on stage, flawlessly delivering the songs. The lyrics are true poetry and McAndrew brought them to life. When the set ended, I wanted more – more singing, more performing, more McAndrew. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
An Indian comedian: How not to fit in
Above: Rob Speer hosts a MAComedy event, “An Indian Comedian: How Not to Fit In” in the Monongalia Arts Center on Friday night. Right: Krish Mohan performs as the last act of the comedy night at Monongalia Arts Center on Friday night. Below: Ian Insect makes a guest appearance at a comedy show hosted by the Monongalia Arts Center July 31. All Photos by Askar Salikhov/The Daily Athenaeum
In home country: CMA Music Festival hits the small screen Chelsea Walker A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
Country music is hitting the big stage as the Country Music Association hosts its 11th annual “CMA Music Festival: Country Music’s Night to Rock.” The Country Music Association Music Festival takes place yearly in Nashville during the month of June. This four-day country music affair began in 1972 as “Fan Fair,” commemorating country music performers such as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Marty Robbins in downtown Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. “Fan Fair” featured some of country and Hollywood’s most famed celebrities, from Paul McCartney, Larry King and, the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. In 2004, the Country Music Association coined the event to the CMA Music Festival to publicize the organization and expand the appeal of the Nashville event. Airing for the first time later that year, ABC presented the two-hour special “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” in July, which cast an overwhelming nine million viewers tuning in. In 2013, the festival received 80,000 attendees per day. In 2014, the four-day country music extravaganza donned 11 stages, hosting over 150 hours of live music from 450 different country artists. Pairing with the CMA foundation’s Keep the Music Playing program, the CMA Music Festival ensures country music remains charitable. Since 2006, the festival has donated more than nine million dollars to the initiative. Keep the Music Playing focuses on music education, funding music programs in metropolitan areas. The funds purchase supplies, instruments and build music labs to give back to the country music community. Airing Tuesday night, ABC featured the CMA Music Festival, giving viewers the chance to catch America’s largest country music celebration. The festival was hosted for the third year by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year and critically acclaimed quartet, Little Big Town. The CMA Music Festival provides country music fans an in-depth look at some of the genre’s hottest artists including special interviews from Dierks Bentley and more. Performances by country all-stars Alan Jackson, Eric Church and Brad Paisley premiered as well as showcasing CMA classics, The Oak Ridge Boys. Country newcomers Maddie and Tae starred on stage as well. Known for their singles, “Girl in a Country Song” and “Fly,” the teenage duo will release their full-length freshman album, “Start Here!” on August 28. With only two singles available, the duet of best friends said in an interview with Billboard Magazine their performance onstage at the CMA Music Festival was truly a priceless moment. “It’s a cool feeling because we write all of our own songs, and they are very personable, very vulnerable and come straight from our hearts,” Tae Dye said. “It’s a big deal for us because we are sharing our lives and thoughts with the world. To have people so accepting of our music and loving it is definitely one of those things that we’re proud of.” Maddie and Tae’s, “Girl in a Country Song,” was nominated for three CMT Music Awards in June, including “Breakthrough Video of the Year,” “Video of the Year” and “Duo Video of the Year.” For more about the CMA Music Festival, visit www.cmaworld.com/ cma-music-festival. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Reflecting on summer at the DA As the summer begins to fade away and students begin to settle into Morgantown for yet another year, our summer editions of the Daily Athenaeum have come to an end. While it was fun covering each week’s most popular topics, it’s time to switch gears for the fall semester. The Daily Athenaeum staff has thoroughly enjoyed pro-
ducing these issues over the summer months and we hope everyone enjoyed reading them in equal measure. This summer saw its fair share of newsworthy events for our readers, staff writers and guest columnists to comment on. Everyone was abuzz with LGBT-related news such as Caitlyn Jenner’s transi-
tion, LGBT Pride Month or the Supreme Court finally deciding marriage equality should become the law nationwide. Race relations were a hot topic as well, with opinions on the Charleston Massacre and the following Confederate flag debate dividing many people, as well as giving new life to existing discussions on gun regulations.
Of course, there was no shortage of things to discuss, with many other topics being hotly debated. During this coming school year, we encourage our readers—especially those who consider themselves to be opinionated and articulate— to consider the possibility of writing for our staff or even writing as a guest col-
umnist. It is always beneficial to have more perspectives for us to publish, and fresh opinions are always welcomed. The summer of 2015 was so packed with things for our writers and readers to discuss, it’s impossible to tell what the coming year will hold. Two things are certain: There will always be highly-publicized
events and there will always be opinionated people eager to discuss them. This editorial board would like to thank our readers for their interest and support, and we look forward to providing the WVU community with another year of content. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Finding perspective abroad: America’s flaws in context
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I recently took advantage of West Virginia University’s study abroad office and went overseas earlier this summer. Being in Europe was amazing—I tried new foods, explored city streets and visited places straight out of a postcard. Everyone assured me beforehand my experience would be wonderful, and it was. However, I wasn’t prepared for how exposure to different ways of life would change my perception of the country I
came from. For starters, I wasn’t aware of how much consumerism we’re subjected to nearly every day. Being without fast food restaurants just around the corner was startling, but coming back to rows upon rows of burger restaurants, shopping centers and gimmicky roadside attractions was even more of a shock. I never realized just how much my daily routine before traveling abroad revolved around brand names, from the advertisements I saw on TV in the mornings to the soft drinks I purchased with dinner. Brand-name products are designed to come
out roughly the same each time, so nothing we buy ever yields a completely “new” experience. That kind of consistency can be comforting in areas such as food, but can feel stifling and even slightly unsettling after a while. Another stark difference was time management. I can’t speak for rest of the world, but Americans seem to make themselves sick with jam-packed schedules and little room for relaxation. Almost everywhere I looked, I saw couples enjoying a coffee together from one of the many pastry stands located in our city. The beaches were con-
stantly filled with people, and most surprisingly of all, no one ever seemed to be in much of a hurry. The English-speaking portion of the Internet today is littered with websites containing tips on how to multitask and increase productivity, but perhaps stepping away from being busy bees and taking time to enjoy long dinners or nighttime strolls with friends and family would increase one’s quality of life as a whole. It makes sense as to why people tend to assume the way of life in America is the same as everywhere else, but that belief is sorely misguided. It wasn’t until I
stepped outside of my own culture that I was able to see its flaws—for example, almost no one uses public transportation to aid the environment, and the food most widely available to us can cause disease and even kill. To solve problems, one must first be aware of them, and traveling to another country allowed me to gain insight into my own lifestyle I didn’t even know I needed. Our country is great for many reasons, don’t get me wrong. I was overjoyed to hear of the Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal while I was away, and I know other
countries don’t freely allow women the rights and privileges my gender has today. According to CNN.com, America didn’t make the list of top 10 happiest countries in 2015, and there’s probably a reason for that beyond Donald Trump running for president. Everyone discovers new things about themselves abroad, but if more Americans stepped outside their comfort zones and saw how the rest of the world lives, the perspectives gained would be invaluable in creating a better future for this country. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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It’s all Greek to me: The Greek debt crisis explained If you’ve turned on the radio, opened a newspaper, or searched through a web news service, you’ve undoubtedly seen something about the little southern European country of Greece. This little country is certainly in your memory from history lessons. It was the foundation of democracy, a hotbed of early philosophy and mathematics, and the originator of modern theatre. However, how much do you know about the country after 1 AD? Probably not much. Greece, having had very early success, was then on the receiving end of some serious problems. After fending off Persians, Scythians, and a number of other hostile neighbors for centuries, Greece was conquered by the Romans in 146 BC. After the collapse of Rome, Greece remained under the control of the Byzantines who considered themselves Romans. From then on, Greece enjoyed prosperity until the Crusades. Then between the Muslims and the Christians, who practiced a different form of Christianity than the Greeks, the country changed hands quite a bit. Since then Greece has been
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one story of invasion, counter-invasion, and countercounter-invasion after another from the Ottoman Empire all the way up to Germany and Italy in WWII. Post-war, Greece came very close to falling under the Iron Curtain, but because of the U.S., it remained a capitalist monarchy. After a coup d’état in the ’70s, the monarchy was abolished and Greece became a formal democracy after a period of military rule. Fast forward to 2001 when Greece joined the Eurozone, an economic and political union meant to unite the continent under one currency, one monetary policy, and one government. Formerly using a currency called the Drachma, Greece adopted the Euro like other members of the Eurozone. As part of the agreement to join the Eurozone, Greece had to adopt certain economic policies to become a member and ideally to stay a member. These included the adoption of the Euro, agreement to print and mint a certain amount of money in Greece for the Euro, have no more of a national budget deficit of 3 percent, and a debt to GDP ratio of no more than 60 percent among other
things. That’s a lot of important criteria, but it’s not well understood by the general populace so let’s explain some of this. First off, why do governments have debt? Don’t they just collect taxes? Well the answer to the first is complicated, but the answer to the second is easy: no, they don’t. Governments frequently get revenue from different places. That might be sales of hardware or services from government departments. However, these don’t procure debt for the government. Debt is accrued with loans. For example, if you want to start a business, it’s going to take quite a bit of money. You might ask your friend for some money and they’d lend it to you with interest. Well governments can do that too, actually. This money lending is done with bonds and loans. Bonds are simple ways of ensuring that the government gets a needed influx of cash and has time to pay it off, usually 10-30 years. Loans are usually larger investitures though and may be from other governments or private investors. If it’s the latter, the loan recipient’s national bank, like the Federal Reserve or the Bank
of Greece, sets the interest rates. So governments like Greece can borrow money on their own terms, set by their bank. So what do governments do with the borrowed money then? Well, in good economic times, they invest it in the economy and use it as incentives for businesses to expand. This subsidization is a great helping hand to a struggling economy and can then increase business. With an increase in business, the government sees an increase in tax revenue. Hence, it is actually a good idea for governments to borrow money, as the increase in borrow means an increase in government investment in the economy and in turn economic growth and tax revenue. As a business model this works out pretty well, as long as the loan interest rates don’t get too high and the economy keeps growing. Here’s where the problem starts. In 2008, the global economy took a nosedive. With the nosedive, investors got scared that tax revenue from governments would not increase and so they stopped investing. By this point, governments had been borrowing for years and had grown
to rely on it. Consequently the governments could not pay off debts now owed to investors. To incentivize investment, many national banks like the Bank of Greece increased interest rates on loans to make them more appealing to investors, but on the flip-side made the loans harder to pay off for Greece. This was tried elsewhere to some great success actually. Many countries pulled up out of the recession and are now doing well like Ireland and Portugal. However, Greece’s economy was largely dependent on two industries in 2008: shipping and tourism. During a recession, consumer spending goes down as people have less to spend so these two industries have historically done poorly in times of recession. On top of this problem of increasingly expensive loans and decreased revenue from businesses, individuals in Greece are notorious for tax evasion. The country is wracked with corruption and the entire country is notorious for flagrantly evading taxes, even bragging about it. In the U.S., talk like that lands you with gargantuan fines and lots of jail time a la the In-
ternal Revenue Service. In Greece the problem is so bad that the Social Science Research Network has estimated conservatively that 28.2 billion Euros are unclaimed in Greece! That is, the total value of these taxes represent almost 8 percent of Greece’s debt. With numbers this high, Greece has got to crack down on tax evasion. So why does all this matter to you? Well for starters, it’s a good idea to keep up on global news, but this is especially important because the U.S. is tied to the Eurozone very closely. Trade between the two is very high so whatever affects one affects the other. This is also particularly important because the U.S. has a large economic debt. It’s in the trillions! That kind of magnitude is simply too big for most minds to comprehend how big that is. Unfortunately tax evasion is as big of a problem. The U.S. leads the world in tax evasion totals, but Russia leads it in percent of GDP. So fortunately, it’s not as large of a percentage and thus a lesser problem. The U.S. economy is also robust and diverse, but Greece has lessons to teach us all.
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Schumer, Quinn entertain in ‘Trainwreck’ Woody Pond
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Amy Schumer has been very successful in the comedy side of television lately thanks to her Comedy Central series “Inside Amy Schumer,” and this success has flowed over into the profitable world of cinema. Schumer’s new movie, which she wrote, is called “Trainwreck,” and has put up some serious box office numbers as well as garnering some favorable reviews from critics. My friends and I are a big fan of Schumer’s TV series, so we were excited to see who she would fare on the big screen. “Trainwreck” is the story of a commitment-hating, emotionally unreachable magazine writer (Schumer) who was raised to admire her father’s misogynistic and womanizing ways from a young age. Directed by iconic Judd Apatow, the movie centers around her just as she has reached a destructive pattern in which she follows her inhibitions involving drugs, alcohol and sex without fear of any consequences, until she is forced to interview a quiet, dorky sports doctor named Aaron (Bill Hader) who is able to get
her to slow down occasionally once they realize they have a valid connection between them. The comedy appears in their humorous attempts to level with each other, as both of them are in dire need of the qualities of the other person; the qualities they themselves need in order to finally be happy. For Amy it is a sense of responsibility and a desperate need to mature, while Aaron needs to let loose and have fun instead of pressuring himself with his career. As the film progresses, we see Schumer’s character struggle to accept she is feeling genuine emotions as she falls for Aaron, visits and aids her father whose health is deteriorating and tries to keep a good relationship with her recently pregnant sister. There are many gems in the movie—fast witty banter between Amy and her co-workers, great supporting character roles from John Cena as Amy’s questionable boyfriend, Lebron James as Aaron’s best friend and colleague, Tilda Swinton as Amy’s rude boss and a hilarious movie within the movie called “The Dogwalker” starring Daniel Radcliffe as a guy who walks the streets
of New York with several large dogs strapped to his waist. But as one can expect, not every joke goes over well. There are times where the gag starts to drag on a little too far, but it doesn’t really pull you too far out of the film. I was surprised to find myself feeling a little emotional when the movie found moments to take a couple solid tugs on the heartstrings, giving me a pleasant sense of satisfaction that wasn’t completely based on how entertained I was. The acting was strong for a blockbuster comedy. Schumer did a great job in the flick, and she was supported well by Hader, Swinton, and James who was surprisingly funny rather than awkward. Colin Quinn, who played Amy’s father, was one of the standouts for me—he had some great lines but he was also just a very strong character who I thought played his influence on Amy well in the movie. All in all, I was very amused with “Trainwreck” and I would recommend it to anyone interested in watching a romantic comedy that emphasizes the comedy. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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SOJA, Peppa Pig to visit Morgantown this fall Sugar Ray headlines ‘Under jillian clemente A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University has had some “magic” bless the reggae scene in Morgantown last year, so it’s only appropriate to bring the groove back. WVU Arts & Entertainment is bringing SOJA to grace the Metropolitan Theatre’s stage. SOJA is a D.C. bred band of boys who have been together since middle school with five albums to prove it. As for the inspiration for each of the albums, it’s all about real-life, in-the-moment experiences, whether it be meeting a new person or having an unexpected day, really honing in on a human experience, according to SOJA’s website. “On this album, the songwriter (Jacob Hemphill, the lead vocalist and a guitarist) is suggesting that ‘all of life’s problems, and all of life’s answers are within us. We’ve been conditioned to accumulate,
compete and break others down around ourselves — not inherent to the human condition, but rather taught. Those things can be untaught. The real us is in there, somewhere,” according to their website. They truly care about the people of this world and try to feel each person’s soul and express it through the lyrics. “I want to speak for people who don’t have microphones,” Hemphill said. “Our goal as a band is to stick up for the human race. We see the world and we try to make it better in the limited time we have here.” This energy-filled band is ready to hit the stage and hit home with feel-good happy music, which is apparent on the newest album “Amid the Noise and Haste.” “I put words in my songs that I believe to be true,” Jacob said in a press release. “The point of the album is reconnecting people to the
power inside themselves, getting them to fall back in love with life again. Look around, take a deep breath. All the answers are there.” Other band members and middle school friends are: Bobby Lee, bass and vocals; Ryan Berty, drums; Kenny Bongos, percussion; Patrick O’Shea, keyboards; Hellman Escorcia, saxophone; Rafael Rodriguez, trumpet; and Trevor Young, lead guitar. There is a free download of SOJA’s track, “I Believe” (GOGO RMX), featuring Alfred the MC, Michael Franti and Nahko,” on the band’s website, sojamusic.com. Tickets for the 8 p.m. October 7 show at the Metropolitan Theatre with Dustin Thomas are $33 for the general public and $18 for WVU students. Squealing for happiness can happen for another show WVU Arts & Entertainment is bringing to Morgantown, albeit for a much younger audience. “Peppa Pig” and all
of her pals stop in Morgantown in November on the “Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!” tour. “Peppa Pig” the TV show follows Peppa and all of her other animal friends in humanlike scenarios for the preschool age range. The TV show airs on ABC Kids in Australia, and the live shows are now here in the U.S. The live show features life-sized puppets of Peppa and her animal friends “in an all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!” according to peppapigliveus.com. “Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!” dives into Morgantown at 6:30 p.m. on November 20 at the Creative Arts Center. Tickets are $25.50 to $55.50, and WVU students receive a $10 discount. The tour is also stopping and performing two shows at the Pittsburgh Byham Theater on November 28 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Album Corner: Modern twists on old forms woody pond
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“Greatest Hits, Vol. 1” by Teenage Time Killers There have been a few superbands in music history—Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; The Travelling Willbury’s; Isles and Glaciers—but none of them was as expansive as Teenage Time Killers. Originally formed by the guitarist of My Ruin, Mick Murphy, and the drummer of Corrosion of Conformity, Reed Mullin—the band has grown to have around 30 members, many of which are very popular. The band boasts many vocalists—Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, to name but a few—and each gets their own song to perform on the band’s first album “Greatest Hits, Vol. 1” which was released July 31. There are 24 tracks on the album, though a majority of them are barely even two minutes, and the genre changes song by song. A lot of metal, rock n roll and punk rock is found on the album, depending on the artists present in the recording, which is what makes the album so diverse and interesting. The fact that each song is a short listen and also uniquely different from one another because of the constant lineup shifts is what makes the record such a success in my opinion. There is star power yes, but the strength comes from TTK being able to do whatever it wants instead of being forced to limit an album’s range. “Professional Rapper” by Lil Dicky Lil Dicky has been mak-
Teenage Time Killers feature a variety of vocalists. ing moves in the rap game fast to rhythmic as it comsince his hilarious hit sin- plements the hilarious but gle and music video for “Ex- also clever wordplay and Boyfriend” graced YouTube lyricism of the growing rapin 2013. He released a mix- per. Some of the best featape to moderate success, tures come from T-Pain, and now that his name is Fetty Wap, and even Snoop known he was able to bring Dogg as a faux interviewer in some popular feature who is assessing if LD has artists for his debut album what it takes to be a “pro“Professional Rapper.” LD fessional rapper.” Lil Dicky is a comedic rapper, which is able to structure the you probably figured out songs so that he can rap, from his name, and he likes talk, and sing in as many to mock the generalities of versatile ways as he wants modern rap while also hav- while he keeps you on the ing fun making it. He ad- edge of your seat wonderdresses many common life ing how he will make you themes in his music— how giggle next. men actually pregame for “Water for Your Soul” by the club in “Classic Male Joss Stone British reggae singer Pregame,” and awkward conversations after a one Joss Stone brings cool blue night stand in “Pillow Talk.” vibes to our ears with her But he does it with style, seventh album “Water for similar to The Lonely Is- Your Soul.” A very light regland, in that the music is gae style mixed with a dash catchy, hard, and able to fit of R&B, the album sounds into social settings rather very sweet and smooth, than just being something with Stone’s fluttery voto play when you want cals swimming through the funny music. The instru- guitar and brass. “Water for mentals bump, and Dicky’s Your Soul” was released on flow is ever-changing from July 31, and is Stone’s first
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full-length since her cover album in 2011. The music reminds me a lot of old R&B that you might have heard in the early 2000’s, like Amy Winehouse, with the instrumentals strong but obviously the background to Stone’s voice and lyrics which take priority. Her shining moments come when she isn’t forcing her singing, and is calmly and confidently crooning over a more laid-back instrumental like “Stuck on You” and “Way Oh”. But, at the same time the musical arrangement is most exciting and enjoyable when present on a big song where a lot of instruments fuse to make a Jamaican night come alive. The lyrics are a little lacking across the board, with nothing ever really standing out as profound or abstract. But if you are a fan of reggae with a Shakira-esque singer then you can have fun singing along with Joss Stone. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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Sugar Ray has been headlining the tour since 2013.
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Some of the greatest summer hits came from artists that have not really been relevant in recent years for my generation, but that does not mean they aren’t still touring and putting on amazing shows across the country. The “Under the Sun” tour—featuring Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, and Eve 6—will make a stop Sunday, August 9 at the outdoor venue at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. The whole idea behind the “Under the Sun” tour is a gathering of 90s alternative rock bands, who had success with hit songs in the summer, touring for the sake of nostalgia. Mark McGrath, lead singer of Sugar Ray, is the one who put this all together after Sugar Ray departed from their previous 90’s nostalgia tour with Everclear, “Summerland.” The new tour began in the summer of 2013, and has been revived in every summer since, finding moderate success across the country. There have been different lineups every year since, but all have had Sugar Ray as their headliner. Though Sugar Ray is the most iconic, the supporting acts also have made a name for themselves. Uncle Kracker—a Kid Rock type fellow—who originally performed a rock-rap mixture like his mentor and then drifted towards a country rock sound. Uncle Kracker’s first album reached number seven on the Billboard in the summer of 2000, but his work has significantly decreased in its audience size in the past decade and a half. His sound is designed to be played during the summer, so a tour strictly focused on bringing out summer feelings and memories is the perfect place for him to perform. Eve 6 is a typical rock three piece from California who disbanded ten years ago and decided to reunite and make more music in 2013. They have released an album since then, which they will most likely play some of, but most of the
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music they will perform for “Under the Sun” is probably from their popular work in the 90’s. Either way it is a good opportunity for them to get their name back out there now that they have begun releasing new music again. Better Than Ezra is another 90’s alternative rock band who reached a ton of success during their beginnings, with the lead single “Deluxe” from their first album peaking at number one on the Billboard chart. But as the band continued it began fizzling out due to problems with record labels, lineup changes, and the new age of music that began to take hold as the 21st century began pressing its influence. With their eighth album having been released last year, the band is happy to be touring with “Under the Sun” as they enjoy still performing as a professional band over 25 years later. The headliners are always going to be the most well-known group, Sugar Ray, thanks to their timeless summer knockout, “Fly.” Still a song one can catch on the radio or hear in the background of a beach restaurant, it is still a widely played and requested jam at any kind of summer function. With its memorable and quotable chorus, Sugar Ray became a band that people wanted to follow and love. Though there have been several lineup changes, controversy amongst band members and collaborators, and a lot of lost publicity as pop music has evolved—Sugar Ray is still a band with heavy influence in the music world. They will be sure to bring good crowds to all of their shows this summer, and Pittsburgh can definitely be included in that assumption. Sugar Ray can be seen Sunday, August 9th at Stage AE supported by Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, and Eve 6. The show begins at 5 o’clock at the outdoor stage. Tickets are $34 and can be bought at the Stage AE box office, online at their website http://stagepittsburgh.com, or over the phone at 412-229-5483. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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could irritate you on some level. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could be blindsided by a sudden change. Be willing to adjust. Stay receptive to someone who tries very hard to express his or her caring and support. Be a little cynical if you encounter a situation that’s too good to be true. Tonight: Spend time with your favorite person.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You will put in long hours to complete what you feel is necessary. You often defer to others, but right now, it is important to be more in touch with your needs. A conversation with a partner could be touchy. Be careful. Tonight: Out and about.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might want to take off for part TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Continue deferring to of the day to do something just for you. You could be entering a very others. You’ll have other matters on busy period where you need to be your mind that you would prefer and 100 percent engaged. Get errands need to consider. Give yourself the done and complete anything that time and permission to explore dif- could interfere with your workflow. ferent options. An offer that arises
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH Work with your finances, and try to trim LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH down your budget where you can. Stay centered when dealing with Others seem to be off-kilter at this a touchy friend or family member. time. You could be distracted by and You could hear some surprising somewhat concerned with their acnews. Stay close to a loved one who tions or words. Relax, and choose to means a lot to you. Tension seems go with the flow. Tonight: At your fato build in an emotional conversa- vorite haunt. tion. Tonight: Roll with the punches. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Be responsive to someHHHHH You might be in a posi- one who seems a little upset. This tion where you have to help others person’s mood could have an efrelax. A partner could be unpredict- fect on your day. A conversation, if able. You can back away, but not for not handled properly, might trigger long. Walk in this person’s shoes and more anger. Do not blame or critifigure out what is motivating him cize the other party. Attempt to walk or her. Tonight: Home is where the in this person’s shoes. Tonight: Your heart is. treat. Tonight: Early in, early out.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You will feel the need to play it low-key. You might want some downtime to relax or perhaps you need to handle your taxes. A loved one will delight you with his or her spontaneity. Use care with spending, especially if you are eyeing a big commitment. Tonight: Be impulsive.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Tension builds during the day as you attempt to sign off on a project. You might need to take the lead in order to complete it. What you hear from someone quite eccentric could surprise you. Try not to be too reactive. Tonight: Be happy, and join your friends.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Take the time to assess your direction and your choices. How you see an evolving situation could change. You know what you want, so zero in on that desire. A family member is likely to demonstrate his or her instability. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Try seeing a situation from a different perspective. First you must detach, then you can decide which way will work best. Avoid taking any risks, even if you believe things will work out perfectly. Proceed with caution. Tonight: Count on being up late.
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Flowers gathers team together for first WVU Alumni Basketball Game by nicole curtin managing editor @nicolec_WVU
Last weekend West Virginia University alumnus John Flowers hosted the first ever West Virginia Alumni basketball game in the Morgantown High School game. It was almost like the NBA All-Star game only WVU style, final score 133126 with a win for the White Team. Quite a group of West Virginia’s finest basketball alumni, who still have some game left in them, joined Flowers for this first-ever event, which they all expressed they want to continue every year. Adding to the fun, captains Flowers and Herbie Brooks for the White Team and Da’Sean Butler and Daryl Prue for the Blue Team, drafted their teams in an entertaining fashion, throwing jokes all around. Former point guard Juwan Staten was attending the game and sitting in the stands when he was asked to help coach the Blue Team, although he agreed to do so his help wasn’t enough to get the win. The crowd agreed before the game even began that the White Team had betters odds of winning. A game full of funny air balls, impressive slam dunks, deep three-points made and only 12 fouls called was a good time for everyone. Starting off slow there were a few easy missed shots, Devin Ebanks put down the first dunk of the evening about two minutes in and Kevin
Jones returned with another dunk one minute later. Ebanks starring for the Blue Team featured a few other slam dunks throughout the night. By halftime the White Team had almost a 20 point lead, up 71-52. Ebanks said while he didn’t get a chance to practice with the team before coming to the game, but he was glad to participate. “It was great, it was fun. I actually moved back here this summer so when John told me he was putting the game together I told him no problem I was going to be here,” he said. “It’s a good cause, it’s something we want to keep doing for a long time.” Coming into the third quarter Team White heated things up, especially with performances from Wellington Smith who led the team in the first half with 17 points. At some point in the third quarter Ebanks took the microphone from the emcee and announced to the crowd, “Flowers is scared to play D on me!” It was definitely a fight to the finish as the Blue Team tried to close the gap on the scoreboard. With 1:45 left on the clock the score was 127-121, White lead when Butler sunk a three-point shot, and a turnover and another layup from Blue the score was very close 127-126. Flowers was sent to the foul line after being fouled on a dunk and made on shot, stretching the lead to four points with 130126 and 31.8 seconds
left. Players from several generations of Mountaineers were playing on the court together. Joe Mazzulla, Brad McMillan, Chaz Briggs, Cyrus Jones, Darryl Prue, Drew Schifino, Jamie Smalligan, Jarrod West, Johnathan Curran, Josh Yeager, Tyrone Sally, Ted Talkington, Rob Summers and Marcus Goree all joined the others aforementioned in the game. A hard fought battle, both teams wanted to bring a real game to the MHS gym. In the end a good time was had by all. Flowers hit the court to do the dougie with some young fans during a timeout, some other Askar Salikhov/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM players did the whip and “nae nae” during a Joe Mazzulla attempts a finger roll layup against the Blue Team at the Saturday’s Alumni Basketball Game. break. West Virginia assistant to the head coach Billy Hahn guest coached the White Team, and also helped auction off an autographed basketball for $1,200 to help the Norma Mae Huggins cancer foundation. All proceeds from the game went to the foundation for cancer research including the basketball as well as raffle tickets, tee-shirts and tickets to the game. Following the game all the players hung around to sign autographs for fans. It is easy to say the first alumni basketball game was a great success, the turnout was huge and the game itself was exciting and a great performance for both teams. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu
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Former WVU players embrace each other after the inaugural WVU Men’s Basketball Alumni Game on Saturday night.
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West Virginia opens 2015 football camp Monday by david statman sports editor @djstatman77
Another football season has dawned in Morgantown. The West Virginia University football team held their first preseason practices of 2015 this past week, as head coach Dana Holgorsen and the Mountaineers look to fight their way into Big 12 contention. After a 2014 season that saw West Virginia stumble down the stretch en route to a 7-6 finish and a Liberty Bowl defeat to Texas A&M, the pressure is on Holgorsen to turn around his team’s fortunes in his fifth year as head coach. But despite this season’s newfound urgency, Holgorsen says he’ll be sticking to the usual formula in this year’s training camp. “Nothing out of the ordinary,” Holgorsen said. “I have been happy with the way camp has been the last few years, and we have so many old guys. We have a bunch of three, four and five-year guys, so they have a pretty good idea of what is expected of them in camp. As long as the effort is good and we maintain the health, then we will be good.” With 103 players in camp, Holgorsen says the health situation of his team is optimal – although not all hands are on deck. After an arrest for burglary in May, redshirt senior offensive lineman Russell Haughton-James was dismissed from the team, Holgorsen said on Monday. Wide receiver Jovon Durante and cornerback Rasul Douglas are yet to be cleared, and veteran de-
Members of the West Virginia football team get warmed up for drills at this year’s mini camp.
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last season, West Virginia’s head coach is confident that repeated reps against the experienced Mountaineer defense will help his offense grow over the next few weeks. “There were plenty of games that if we played better defensively then we would’ve won,” Holgorsen said. “With that said, we have a lot of experience coming back. Those guys are confident. Those guys look good, feel good and are in their second year of the system with all the coaches coming back.” “I think we are going to get to the point where we can say that. I don’t think we can say that at this point. I think we have a chance to get to the point where we can say that. Yes, it will help the offense. There is no question.” With time ticking down before the start of the season, there’s just over one month left for Holgorsen to get his team ready for competition. T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s are set to get 2015 underway with a home matchup against Georgia Southern on September 5. djstatman@mail.wvu.edu
Redshirted freshman Kenyatta Greene carries the ball during a running back drill Monday. fensive lineman Eric Kinsey is currently sitting on the physically unable to perform list. But the Mountaineers have plenty of depth, and with only 13 practices on
the ledger before classes start, Holgorsen said he is ready to work his players hard over the next two weeks. “We will probably keep them up here and work
them a little bit harder based on the fact that there are only 13 days of camp,” Holgorsen said. “I don’t know if that’s good or bad. I went back and forth on it, but I think
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Black Bears defeat Doubledays in series opener by nicole curtin managing editor @nicolec_WVU
A win Monday night against the Auburn Doubledays brought the West Virginia Black Bears to 2320 on the season, after a few sweeps and winning the series over the weekend against the Connecticut Tigers. Monday night the Black Bears were on a roll. Second baseman Kevin Kramer went 3-for-3 with two RBIs on the night and pitcher Luis Paula threw five innings allowing three earned runs and striking out five batters. “We were very aggressive to fastballs tonight and it paid off. We did some small things on the bases to maybe force a couple of those pitches to be thrown, and we made a couple of aggressive mistakes on the bases but I think we’ll learn from them,” said Wyatt Toregas, Black Bears general manager. “I think overall in the bulk of work tonight on the bases we were very successful. We did a lot of things as a total offense to-
Catcher Chris Harvey swings at a pitch in a game earlier this season. night and that led to all the runs.” West Virginia got things going in the first inning, Kramer singled to right center field and advanced to second base on a wild pitch to outfielder Logan Hill. Left Fielder Ryan Nagle scored Kramer on a ground ball giving West Virginia the first run of the game. In the top of the second inning Auburn had
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an answer. Doubledays’ infielder David Kerian brought home a runner on a deep ball to center field, followed by a tworun homer from Diomedes Eusebio to round out the runs, West Virginia didn’t score in the second. The score was 3-1 going into the third inning, the first batter for Auburn was caught out, the second tagged out at first base and the third struck
out. Going into the bottom of the third, Kramer led off with a single to left field followed by Newman advancing on a wild pitch and Hill singled to load the bases. Outfielder Ryan Nagle brought home Kramer on a ground ball, his second RBI of the game. Designated hitter Daniel Arribas also helped the scoring effort with a base hit to left field scoring Newman, West Virginia
tied up the score 3-3 heading into the fourth. In the fourth inning the Doubledays weren’t able to hang anymore runs on the scoreboard, but the Black Bears were ready to bring the game to an end. Going into the bottom of the fourth catcher Christian Kelley singled to center field. Next up third baseman Mitchell Tolman doubled to left field, followed by Kramer advancing to first base from an error on the pitcher while bunting. With bases loaded Newman hits out to center field an brings home Kelley and Tolman taking the lead 5-3. Auburn never scored another run, and West Virginia first baseman Albert Baur hit a double all the way to the left field walls extending the lead to 6-3 in the bottom of the fifth. Following the RBI from Baur the Doubledays brought out pitcher Cody Gunter to keep any more runs from happening. Kramer attributes his team’s recent success to the changes they have made and general progress
through the season. “After playing 35 games, 30 games, everybody’s getting comfortable everyone’s had enough at bats where they’re starting to feel comfortable at the plate,” Kramer said. “They’re starting to know and see what the other teams’ tendencies are, what they’re going to do, how they are going to pitch you in certain situations. It’s just about adjustments, we’ve made adjustments, we’ve become more aggressive on the base paths and we’ve become more aggressive at the plate as far as early in the count, hitting off the fastball. We’ve stayed committed and that’s the most important thing, we haven’t let the few bad games we’ve had offensively recently affect us.” The Black Bears will continue their series against the Doubledays tonight at the Monongalia County Ballpark at 7:05 p.m. and host a three game series against the State College Spikes beginning tomorrow at the same time and place. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu
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Mayweather announces fight with Andre Berto LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring for the first time since boxing’s richest fight ever, facing Andre Berto on Sept. 12 in what he has said will be his final fight. The welterweight title bout doesn’t figure to be nearly as lucrative as Mayweather’s May 2 fight with Manny Pacquiao that earned him a reported $220 million. But it will still be sold on pay-perview, even though Mayweather will be an overwhelming favorite to win for the 49th time in as many fights as a pro. Berto, a 2004 Olympian, was once thought of as a rising star but has lost three of his last six fights. Two of those losses were
to Robert Guerrero and Victor Ortiz, fighters that Mayweather beat easily. “I always bring my Agame and this fight against Andre Berto is no exception,” Mayweather said in announcing the bout. “He’s a young, strong fighter who is hungry to take down the best. Fortyeight have tried before and on September 12, I’m going to make it 49.” The fight is the last in a six-bout deal that Mayweather has with the Showtime network, and the boxer has said repeatedly he will retire when the deal is finished. The 38-year-old retired once before, but came back to fight after taking a short break.
“Floyd has been completely consistent and hasn’t wavered a bit in saying this is his last fight,” said Stephen Espinoza, executive vice president and general manager for Showtime Sports. “He’s still arguably the best fighter in the sport so it’s somewhat surprising for him to step away now but I’ve never heard him say anything other than this will be his last.” Espinoza dismissed criticism that the fight looks like a mismatch, saying there were complications trying to do a deal with Britain’s Amir Khan and not a big pool of other fighters to choose from. He said Berto will be aggressive against Mayweather,
something Pacquiao was not able or willing to be in their fight. “He’s one of those fighters who never fails to entertain,” Espinoza said about Berto. “His biggest flaw is he’s probably too aggressive.” Mayweather waited until the last possible moment to announce the fight, which will take place at the MGM Grand arena where he won a unanimous decision over Pacquiao. Mayweather and Berto will get together in Los Angeles on Thursday to promote the bout, which is less than six weeks away. Berto (30-3) won his first 27 fights as a pro after losing in the first round of the Athens Olympics, win-
ning a piece of the welterweight title along the way. But he was then beaten by Ortiz and would go on to lose back-to-back fights to Guerrero and Jesus Soto Karass. Berto, who has rebounded to win his last two fights, said he will prove his worth in his biggest bout ever. “Best believe that I plan to bring it to Floyd and I’m not concerned about what 48 other fighters have been unable to do,” he said. “Somebody is getting knocked out and it won’t be me.” If Mayweather beats Berto he would improve to 49-0, matching the perfect record set by Rocky Marciano before he retired as
heavyweight champion in 1956. There has been speculation Mayweather would fight at least once more to break the record, perhaps opening the MGM’s new arena on the Las Vegas Strip next spring. Espinoza declined to say what he thought the Berto fight would sell on pay-per-view, coming on the heels of the recordsetting 4.4 million buys of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. It will, however, be cheaper, with a suggested price of $74.95 compared to $99.95 for Pacquiao. Espinoza said Mayweather has done nearly 10 million PPV buys in his first five fights on the Showtime contract.
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Chris Davis high-fives other players following a game this season. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Baltimore rookie Tyler Wilson is accustomed to bouncing between the big leagues and the minors by now. He is determined to make a case to stay put — and Monday night’s outing certainly didn’t hurt. Chris Davis hit a threerun shot in the first inning for his 27th homer to back Wilson’s impressive spot start, and the Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 to stay on their roll early in the second half. “It’s just staying focused on the task at hand. There’s a lot of different variables in this game that are completely out of your control,” said the 25-year-old Wilson, who found out he was pitching at about 2 p.m. “I
focus on the things that I can and be prepared when that phone rings, and I hope it does keep ringing. I’ll do whatever it takes to be back up here.” Caleb Joseph added a two-run homer in the fourth inning off Jesse Chavez (511) as Baltimore won for the eighth time in 10 games. Orioles skipper Buck Showalter earned his 1,313th career managerial victory, tying him with Hall of Famer Ned Hanlon for 31st all-time. Adam Jones had an RBI double in the third inning for one of his three hits, while Jimmy Paredes and Joseph hit run-scoring doubles in the fifth. A’s left fielder Coco Crisp returned from the 60-day
disabled list from a neck injury that sidelined him since May 20, one of six roster moves by Oakland before the game. He batted second and went 2 for 4 following a five-game rehab assignment with Class-A Stockton. “I haven’t had that many at-bats from the end of last year, no at-bats really in spring training, so when I came back the first time from elbow surgery I didn’t really have the appropriate time,” Crisp said. “I wanted to wait and make sure I was myself, and I was able to do that.” Wilson (2-1) pitched 7 2-3 innings in place of Chris Tillman, who has an injured left ankle. Wilson allowed two runs and six hits, struck out three and walked two in his
second major league start and sixth appearance after being recalled from TripleA Norfolk. In terms of the options, Showalter quipped, “It was him and him.” Davis sent an 0-1 pitch over the wall in right-center with two outs in the opening half-inning and Baltimore built off that. Joseph matched his career high with three RBIs, and the Orioles are 17-2 when he drives in at least two runs. “We had six homegrown guys on the field tonight,” Showalter said, crediting the scouts. Chavez’s winless stretch reached three starts. The right-hander failed to reach five innings for the second time in three starts, knocked
out after 3 2-3 with nine hits and six runs. He went a season-low three innings July 24 at San Francisco then five at Dodger Stadium last Wednesday. “When he threw the ball in the middle of the plate they hit it,” manager Bob Melvin said. Felix Doubront relieved to make his Oakland debut following a trade from Toronto on Friday. With Boston (47-59) off, the A’s (4760) fell into last place in the American League. VOGT SNAPS FUNK A’s C Stephen Vogt doubled off the wall in right in the sixth to snap an 0-for28 funk, his second-longest hitless stretch. He began his career 0 for 32 from April 26, 2012, to June 28, 2013. He hit
an RBI double in the eighth. SMALL CROWD The announced crowd of 11,476 was the A’s smallest this year at the Coliseum. TRAINER’S ROOM Orioles: Tillman threw on flat ground to test the ankle and will do another workout Wednesday. If all goes well, he is likely to be slated to pitch Friday. “Still a little tender but about where we thought he’d be,” Showalter said. ... Prospect RHP Parker Bridwell was placed on the DL Sunday with elbow tendinitis and will soon seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews in Florida. Athletics: LHP Sean Doolittle will throw a simulated game Tuesday to test his strained shoulder.
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Smith has first turnover, but showing progress FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith made his first real gaffe of training camp, losing the football late in the New York Jets’ fifth practice of the summer. A mistake? Sure. An overall sign of progress? Definitely. “It was his first turnover at camp,” coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday. “You don’t blow it out of proportion.” Except that for the mistake-prone Smith, it passes as news that he “finally” turned the ball over. Leger Douzable had a strip-sack — although there’s no real contact on the quarterback in practice — when Smith held onto the ball too long and had it knocked out of his hand. “I’ve just got to protect the ball better,” Smith said. “That’s about it.” So far, so good this summer. He still has no interceptions and has shown a fairly good understanding of offensive coordinator Chan Gailey’s system, one that has spread tendencies similar to the one Smith played in during his touchdownfilled college days at West Virginia. During his first two seasons, Smith turned the ball over 41 times, including 34 interceptions. Reading defenses better, releasing the
ball quicker and not locking in on his primary receiver were all items on his to-do list this season. “I’m getting better every day, more comfortable with it every day,” Smith said of playing in Gailey’s offense. It wasn’t just Smith who made mistakes as the offense as a whole was a bit sloppy Tuesday, including rookie Bryce Petty throwing two interceptions. But all eyes are obviously on Smith, who has the starting job over veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick — and needs to be consistent and limit the turnovers to keep his spot atop the depth chart. “You talk about it and you recognize it,” Bowles said of Smith’s turnover. “At the end of the day, he’s got to let the ball fly. He just can’t sit there and hold it.” Smith is likely the key to success for the Jets this season. The defense is expected to be stout with a line that is considered among the best in the NFL, to go along with a revamped secondary that includes cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie. Add wide receiver Brandon Marshall to a solid receiving corps with Eric Decker and Jeremy Kerley, and it would seem that Smith is in a perfect position to be successful.
“Being that I’ve got a bunch of experience, good and bad, I think I’ve been able to see a lot and I’ve been able to learn from a lot,” Smith said. “I feel a lot more comfortable in the pocket, and being back there, and standing back there, and seeing things. But the system is great. It allows us to play fast. It allows us to see the defense and get the ball out quick because we have so many answers.” And Smith hopes to be the answer to perhaps the Jets’ biggest question of all: Sure, they’ve added a lot of talent — but do they have a reliable quarterback? “I’ve watched him and I think it’s very unfair that he’s been pointed out as somebody who hasn’t really been productive,” said former wide receiver Laveranues Coles, who attended practice last weekend. “A lot of that has to do with the people they’ve had around him. You can’t ask someone to make something happen without having anything. It’s like going to get groceries. You can’t tell me to make spaghetti and you don’t get me any pasta. “Now that he has the tools around him, if he doesn’t produce now, then it’s easy to make a fair assessment of where he belongs after this season.”
Jets quarterback Geno Smith looks across the field during camp on Tuesday. Cromartie was with the Jets during Smith’s rookie season, when the young quarterback was forced into the starting job when Mark Sanchez went down for the year in the preseason with a shoulder injury. After a year in Arizona — in Bowles’ defense — Cromartie is back in New York, and sees a change in Smith. “The biggest thing, I think, is he’s carrying himself more as a pro, the way he comes out and tries to handle himself,” Cromartie said. “I think you don’t see
those moments you saw his rookie year in camp or maybe last year where he would get slumped or he may get frustrated with certain things. He just lets that play go. If it happens, it happens and then he moves on to the next play. “From that point, that’s a growing step.” Smith had some issues last season that might have made some of his teammates waver in their assessment of him as the guy in charge on the field. His in-game mistakes derailed
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some of the Jets’ games and led to a few benchings, and off-field incidents — missing a team meeting, cursing at a fan in the stands — affected his credibility as a leader. That’s all in the past for Smith, who has come back rejuvenated and refocused. “I’m just growing as a person,” he said. “I think as you get older, you get a better understanding, so with that, you know, I’m definitely more mature. “I think if I wasn’t, that would be a problem.”
Deaths of Yosemite jumpers remain a mystery FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — World-famous wingsuit flier Dean Potter had strapped his iPhone to the back of his head and hit record before jumping from a cliff in Yosemite National Park in what was to be an exhilarating flight through a V-shaped rocky formation — a route that left little margin for error. Potter set the phone at this position to capture a video of his partner, Graham Hunt, behind and above him as the pair leaped off the granite diving board at Taft Point, 3,500 feet above the valley. Twenty-two seconds later the video abruptly stops. The two were killed when they slammed into the ridgeline at 100 mphplus attempting to soar through the notch in the rock formation called Lost Brother. Through a records request, The Associated Press obtained investigation reports about the deadly flight on May 16.
National Park Service investigators relied heavily on Potter’s bashed iPhone, interviews and a series of rapid-fire photos taken by Potter’s girlfriend, Jen Rapp, who stayed behind at the launch site as the spotter. The investigation concluded the deaths were accidental, but despite the video and photos of the jump, officials consider the specific reason why they died a mystery. Investigators listed several possible contributing factors — including indecision, distraction, miscalculation and air turbulence — as the jumpers made split-second decisions. Potter, 43, and Hunt, 29, were both experienced in the extreme sport of wingsuit flying, a dangerous offshoot of BASE jumping — an acronym for parachuting off buildings, antennas, spans such as bridges and Earth. They would glide frighteningly close to cliffs and trees,
wearing the suits that have fabric stitched between the arms and body and between the legs, so jumpers spreading their limbs can stay aloft longer and control their path with subtle body movements. In 2009, Potter made the longest known BASE jump — off the Eiger North Face in Switzerland. He remained in flight for 2 minutes and 50 seconds, earning him National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year title. In his final flight, Potter stood with Hunt on the ledge in Yosemite. It was still light at 7:35 p.m. with hovering rainclouds, according to the investigation. Potter wore a red suit, while Hunt’s was black and yellow. Hunt zipped his phone in his pocket, after trying unsuccessfully to text his girlfriend, who was waiting in the valley. Potter’s iPhone video recording captured what sounded like him saying “Ready?” Potter told Rapp that
he planned to fly through the notch. If he lacked elevation, he would instead go around the ridgeline. Rapp snapped photos of Potter making the leap, followed closely by Hunt. Seconds into flight, Rapp lost sight of them. Instead, she told investigators that she heard a “thwack” followed a second later by a “guuuuhhh.” She shouted in their direction, hoping the noises were parachutes opening, not impacts of bodies. She didn’t received the text Potter usually sent with the word “safe” to assure her that he had once again beaten the odds. Dusk turned to darkness and desperation. Rapp drove to their agreed upon meeting place. Not finding the jumpers, she returned to Potter’s nearby home, where she found Hunt’s girlfriend. “Are they OK? Have you talked to them?” Hunt’s girlfriend asked. Rapp said she hadn’t. The two women at 10
p.m. went to the residence of Mike Gauthier, Yosemite’s chief of staff and a friend of Potter. Gauthier urged the women to report the men missing and they made an emergency phone call. A dispatcher reported a woman calling, asking if any BASE jumpers had been arrested. Upon hearing a “no,” the caller broke down crying. A ground search that night turned up nothing, but a helicopter crew the next morning found their bodies. Autopsies found that Potter had struck headfirst and that Hunt hit with the front of his body. Blood samples showed no drugs or alcohol for either man. Investigators say Rapp’s still photos show Hunt flying left, then right, then left and a final hard banking right before his impact. After Potter’s iPhone was repaired, the video shows him a foot or two above the ground just before the video stopped.
Park officials did not provide the video to the AP, saying it was in possession of Potter’s family. Rapp declined an AP request for the photographs that she took. An unnamed wingsuit flier investigators consulted estimated that Potter and Hunt had flown through the notch about five times, a path well known among wingsuit fliers as being dangerous. The flier inspected both wingsuits for the park service and found no equipment flaws, the investigative reports said. Among other things, they noted that Hunt may have been distracted by phone calls and texts he attempted immediately before jumping and that Potter may have seen his partner strike the ground and flinched, or he simply misjudged his elevation. “No one but Potter and Hunt will every truly know what happened,” investigators concluded.
Cespedes hits 3 doubles, Mets take lead in NL east MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets acquired Yoenis Cespedes last week, hoping he would be a big hit in the middle of their lineup. On Monday night, he helped them slug their way into first place. Cespedes hit three doubles and drove in four runs, leading the Mets over the Miami Marlins 12-1 and putting them atop the NL East. “Very nice, a good night for him,” manager Terry Collins said. “That’s why we got him. We got him to be that guy in the middle of the lineup who drives in those big runs.” The Mets obtained Cespedes from Detroit right before Friday’s trade deadline. Playing for the third time with New York, he tied the team record for doubles in a game. Fresh off sweeping Washington, the Mets won their fourth in a row and moved a game ahead of the Nationals for the division lead. “It’s obviously a great spot to be in at this point in time in August to say that you have yourself either in contention or on top of the division,” said Curtis Granderson, who got three hits, drove in two runs and scored twice. The Mets topped the 10 total runs they scored while sweeping three from Washington. This win, coupled with the Nationals’ loss to Arizona, put the Mets in first place for the first time since June 19. “It’s always nice to be
there, but we’ve got a lot of games to play,” Collins said. There was a brief delay with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning after Tomas Telis lost control of his bat and it flew into the seats, hitting a fan in the neck. The man was sitting with an ice pack in a tunnel underneath the stands after the game. The Marlins said they would monitor him and expected he soon would be OK to go home. Michael Conforto hit his first career homer, a threerun drive. “It was just a blur,” Conforto said. “The whole trip around the bases was just a flash in my mind. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.” Bartolo Colon (10-10) won for the first time since June 12 after dropping his previous six decisions. He pitched eight innings, allowing one run and seven hits. “That’s a big outing for Bartolo because we need him,” Collins said. “If you’re going to stay in the race you’ve got to get outings and innings from all of your pitchers. He’s struggled lately and tonight was a good outing for him.” Tom Koehler (8-8) gave up seven runs in 4 1-3 innings in the Marlins’ most-lopsided loss of the season. “Not much you can say about this game,” Marlins manager Dan Jennings said. “It was ugly, the worst game we played
New York’s Yoenis Cespedes hits his first double of the night against the Marlins on Monday. all year.” Cespedes came into the game 1 for 7 in his first two games with the Mets. He doubled down the leftfield line in his first atbat, hit a two-run double off the right-center field wall in the fifth and added two-run double off the left-center field wall in the sixth. “He was really close to hitting the ball out of the ballpark a couple times,” Granderson said. “It’s very impressive to get a chance
to watch him swing the bat.” The last Mets player to hit three doubles in a game was Scott Hairston on Aug. 17, 2012. Conforto homered in the second to center field for a 3-0 lead. “That ball was crushed,” Collins said. The Mets broke it open with a four-run fourth, highlighted by Cespedes’ double. Wilmer Flores’ double and Kelly Johnson’s groundout also
scored runs. Cespedes doubled in the sixth and scored on two wild pitches by Andre Rienzo. Christian Yelich had three hits including an RBI double for the Marlins. TRAINER’S ROOM Marlins: RHP Carter Capps (right elbow strain) was put on the 15-day disabled list after exiting Sunday’s game in the eighth. He had an MRI, which showed no structural damage. Capps is 1-0
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