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Governors vote on election procedures by kayla asbury associate city editor @kaylaasbury_

In Wednesday’s regular meeting, the West Virginia University Student Government Association voted to have three polling days, five roaming locations and two permanent locations and use of paper ballots in the upcoming election.

Election Chair Emma Harrison originally proposed having voting precincts at the Mountainlair

Obama’s State of the Union address catches flack from conservatives

and the Student Rec Center. She proposed the Lair have 12 machines and the Rec have 4. She then proposed having two days for voting and one emergency day in case of snow. SGA has a budget of $20,000 to spend on elections.

SGA Attorney General, Matt Blair, felt the Board had not received adequate information to make a decision on an important proposal.

“The things we are voting on affect thousands

and thousands of students,” Blair said. “It sets a precedence for years to come. We need to break away from the norm, but to do that, we have to understand what we’re voting on, we have to have approprivate information.”

After discussion, the Board voted to opt for paper ballots, upon approval.

The Board also voted to have five roaming polling locations, along with two permanent locations. The Board also voted to have

three days of voting, in the case of a snow day for the University, a day of voting will be cancelled.

Funds leftover from the election will be returned to WVU Student Life.

Governor Blake Humphrey felt the outcome of the votes will be optimal for students.

“My top priority with the election is making sure that students have access to the polls. At the locations around campus—the

five roaming locations and the two permanent locations—I want the students to have access,” Humphrey said. “I think as student government, we should do everything we can when we hold elections to make sure that students have access to the polls, with a reasonable time frame, given enough opportunity to vote during that time.”

For Humphrey, the use of funds contributed to his proposal for paper ballots.

STATE OF THE STATE Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin discusses plans to increase revenue in W.Va.

by jake jarvis

“In regards to the paper ballots and why I proposed that, I saw that we were in between a rock and a hard place when it came to the county clerk’s office. Obviously, $20,000 is a lot of money in terms of what we’re dealing with, and as elected representatives of the students, I think we need to be good stewards of their money,” Humphrey said. “I think we are going to save

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WVU coach Bob Huggins to participate in Coaches Charity Challenge by amy pratt

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West Virginia’s congressional representatives criticized President Barack Obama, stating that he’s responsible for the state’s economic woes and that his foreign policy is a failure.

Those claims followed Obama’s final State of the Union Address Tuesday night where many felt his speech was an attempt to solidify his legacy as the president who led the world with green technology and environmental protection.

“The American people deserve better than a victory lap,” said Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., who represents the state’s first congressional district.

Late Tuesday evening, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., scolded the president and urged him to find common ground with the Republican-controlled congress this year.

“I had hoped the president would lay out a plan to improve the bleak economic outlook in West Virginia and other states,” Capito said. “Instead, he vowed to move forward with catastrophic regulations that threaten jobs and impede energy development while doing little to actually improve the environment.”

Ma n y Republicans blame the sharp decline in coal production in the southern part of West Virginia on those “catastrophic regulations.”

But now, West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research expects coal production to level off at around 100 million tons, the lowest it has been since the early 1980s.

Since coal’s early days, job losses have been commonplace because of new technologies that can work faster and more efficiently than miners.

The Bureau predicted in its 2015 Economic Outlook that 1,900 people had fled from the state since 2013, due in part to weakening economic conditions in the state’s coal industry.

From 2012-15 alone, the state lost 9,000 jobs, according to John Deskins, director of the Bureau.

In a video message McKinley released late Tuesday night, he said that

West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins is taking part in this year’s national Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. Huggins is encouraging Mountaineer fans to join him in support of cancer research.

“The challenge is a national initiative to give fans the chance to support their coach and raise awareness and raise funds, raise money for the charity of their choice,” said Matt Wells, WVU associate athletic director.

Forty-seven other college basketball coaches are participating in the challenge, and each coach selected a charity. The winner of the challenge will receive $100,000 to donate to their charity.

Huggins selected the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund, which was established at the WVU Cancer Institute to honor his mother who died after a battle with colon cancer in 2003. “(The challenge) is something that’s gone on the last several years, and we’ve been fortunate enough that Coach Huggins has been involved each year,” Wells said. “The fans have really responded and supported Coach well.

He makes an effort to raise money for the cancer fund in his mother’s honor.”

Infiniti, the luxury automobile manufacturer, is a sponsor of the challenge, along with ESPN, the NCAA and National Association of Basketball Coaches, according to Wells.

If Huggins wins, the money will help cancer research at WVU. “The dollars that are being raised by Coach Huggins, they go toward providing the infrastructure necessary to support the physicians in the clinic who put patients on clinical trials,” said John Naim, director of WVU clinical trials research unit.

Naim explained that his research unit has nurses, physicians and data collectors. The money raised from the challenge will help support their efforts in cancer research.

“All cancer societies are inundated with fundraising efforts to help try new

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Prior to the 2016 State of the State address in the House Chamber at the State Capitol Complex, the halls and rotunda of the Capitol filled with people opposed to “Right-to-Work” legislation and commenting on other labor issues that might be presented during the 2016 session.

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n Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s last State of the State address Wednesday, his focus was one thing: increasing the state’s revenue.

After expected revenue of more than $800 million in this and next year’s budget fell short, state agencies have felt harsh blows of financial cuts while lawmakers scramble for answers.

“Tonight,” the Democratic governor said, “I challenge each of you to find the courage to make these decisions for the sake of west virginia press association the next generation – not the next Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin delivers the 2016 State of the State address in the House Chamber at the State election.”

Capitol Complex Wednesday. Gov. Tomblin’s remarks included an overview of new programs and iniThe state’s budget shortfalls are tiatives related to his top priorities as governor, as well as a number of new pieces of legislation he large in part due to decreases in plans to introduce during the 2016 Legislative Session. revenue because of a decrease in don’t see a dramatic decrease in More than $40 million in fedcoal production.

“West Virginia remains the benefits. eral funding will help coal minfourth largest producer of electricBut with Tomblin’s budget, ers and their families who’ve exity in the country,” Tomblin said, state employees and public teach- hausted unemployment benefits “and I believe our coal industry ers won’t see any raises this year. with up to $5,000 going toward tuwill continue to support our famEven though the state’s budget ition or job training.

Tomblin said he applied in ilies well into the future.” took a hard hit recently, lawmakIn the meantime, fall for a $140 milTomblin will introduce “But we have proved time and again, for lion grant from United legislation to raise the generations, what has been true all along,” he States Housing and Urban Development. What tax on cigarettes by 45 said. “The people who call our state home are cents, bringing it to received some of the $1.00; Democrats this among the best and brightest in the world.” loudest applause was week proposed a $1.00 —Earl Ray Tomblin his proposal to build the raise. Tomblin’s inlargest industrial site in Governor of West Va. crease would bring in the state’s history. about $71 million in new revenue, ers and the governor look to the “With 12,000 acres located just he said. people in southern West Virginia off Corridor G, this site is large enough to fit virtually every major Prior to the governor’s address as the hardest hit.

“This nation owes these West economic development project in the House Chamber, the Capitol was filled with people protest- Virginians a debt of gratitude, in recent history – including Toying “Right-to-Work” legislation and we are ready to cash in on that ota, Procter & Gamble, Gestamp, and some demanding funding for substantial IOU,” Tomblin said to Macy’s, Amazon and more – with PEIA, the state-managed health thunderous applause. thousands of acres left over.” plan.

While President Obama spoke Tomblin also touched on the PEIA’s finance board recently during his State of the Union ad- state’s substance abuse problem proposed $120 million in bene- dress Tuesday about inspiring which captured national media fits cuts. growth of clean energy technol- attention when President Barack Tomblin stayed silent on “Right- ogy in coal communities, Tomb- Obama visited Charleston in to-Work,” but he announced a lin has looked to federal funding plan to fund PEIA so its members to ease their wounds. see state on PAGE 2

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A clerk hands a ticket with five computer quick picks to a customer for Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot at the Mobil Mart in Methuen, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016.

The latest: California lottery: winning ticket sold near L.A. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)— The latest on Wednesday’s Powerball drawing (all times local): 10:45 p.m.

A spokesman for the California Lottery says a winning Powerball ticket was sold at a store in suburban Los Angeles.

Spokesman Alex Travesta tells The Associated Press the jackpot-winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Chino Hills, about 25 miles northeast of Anaheim.

The identity of the winner is not yet known. It could take several hours before officials know whether any

other winning tickets were sold elsewhere.

The odds to win were 1 in 292.2 million.

Officials with the MultiState Lottery Association, which runs the Powerball game, had said they expected more than 85 percent of all the possible number combinations would have been bought for the drawing.

Had no one matched all of the numbers drawn - 4-8-19-27-34 and Powerball 10- lottery officials said the next jackpot would have reached $2 billion.

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Lottery officials have

announced the numbers drawn for Wednesday night’s record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot.

It could take several hours before officials know if any tickets sold since last Saturday’s drawing matched all six winning numbers drawn, which were 4-8-19-27-34 and Powerball 10.

The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.

Officials with the MultiState Lottery Association, which runs the Powerball game, said they expected more than 85 percent of the possible number combinations would have been

bought for the drawing.

If no tickets match all of the numbers drawn, lottery officials say the next jackpot could reach $2 billion.

Powerball is played in 44 states as well as the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

10:20 a.m.

A lottery official says the estimated Powerball jackpot remains at $1.5 billion, still the largest lottery jackpot in the world.

Kelly Cripe of the Texas Lottery says 85.8 percent of possible number combinations have been selected ahead of the drawing scheduled for Wednesday

evening.

The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

The $1.5 billion prize would be paid in annual payments over 29 years or the winner could opt for a lump-sum payment of $930 million.

Cripe says if no one wins the jackpot Wednesday, the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing will increase to $2 billion, with a cash value of $1.24 billion.

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The largest lottery jackpot in the world is up for grabs in the latest Power-

ball drawing.

The prize has climbed to an estimated $1.5 billion, easily surpassing all other lotteries. The jackpot estimate is reviewed daily, so it could increase before Wednesday night’s drawing if ticket sales continue to exceed expectations.

The jackpot for the twiceweekly game started at $40 million on Nov. 4. No one has matched all six Powerball numbers since then, so the prize kept growing.

Lottery officials expect at least 80 percent of the 292.2 million number combinations will be purchased before the drawing.

U.S. Navy sailors released unharmed by Iran in less than a day DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)—It turned out to be the international crisis that wasn’t.

Less than a day after 10 U.S. Navy sailors were detained in Iran when their boats drifted into Iranian waters, they and their vessels were back safely Wednesday with the American fleet.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry tapped the personal relationship he has formed with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the three years of negotiations over Iran’s

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His office created a 24/7 hotline for substance abuse last fall—the first of its kind in the state—which Tomblin said has already connected more than 700 people with substance abuse professionals.

Tomblin hopes to establish licensing requirements for suboxone and methadone clinics, which would require medication-assisted facilities to provide comprehension therapies to combat substances abuse instead of

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nuclear program, speaking with him at least five times by telephone. Kerry credited the quick resolution to the “critical role diplomacy plays in keeping our country secure and strong.”

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanked Kerry after the sailors’ release and couched the incident in humanitarian terms, noting that “the U.S. Navy routinely provides assistance to foreign sailors in distress.”

For Tehran, the Americans’ swift release was a way to neutralize a potential new flashpoint days relying on medication.

After a new law went into effect last year, more first responders in West Virginia are able to administer narcan, sometimes know as naloxone, when encountering someone who might be experiencing an overdose of heroin.

Already in 2015, 3,321 first responders—1,150 more than the year prior—administered naloxone.

Morgantown authorities, including West Virginia University’s Police Department, the Morgantown Police and the Monongalia County Sherriff ’s office, launched a county-wide naloxone program in December.

before it was expected to meet the terms of last summer’s nuclear deal, which will give Iran significant relief from painful economic sanctions.

It is likely that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all matters of state, would have had to approve the release, given the immense political sensitivities.

But the rapid resolution also was a victory for moderate President Hassan Rouhani, who has promoted greater openness “Tonight, I once again urge this Legislature to expand access to Narcan by supporting my proposal to make it available to any West Virginian – without a prescription,” Tomblin said.

The governor closed his speech looking forward to myriad challenges facing the state in the coming years.

“But we have proved time and again, for generations, what has been true all along,” he said.

“The people who call our state home are among the best and brightest in the world.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

with the outside world despite strident opposition from deeply entrenched hard-liners at home.

“Rouhani’s policy of interaction is working,” said Iranian political analyst Saeed Leilaz. “Iran and the U.S. have gone a long way in reducing tensions but still have a long way to go in improving their contacts. It was a big step forward.”

The nine men and one woman were detained Tuesday after at least one of their boats suffered mechanical problems off of Farsi Island, an outpost in

the middle of the Persian Gulf that has been used as a base for Revolutionary Guard speedboats since the 1980s.

The Americans’ small Riverine boats were sailing between Kuwait and Bahrain on a training mission when the U.S. lost contact.

The sailors left the island at 0843 GMT (3:43 a.m. EST) Wednesday aboard their boats, the Navy said. They were picked up by Navy aircraft, and other sailors took control of the vessels for the return voyage to Bahrain, where the U.S. 5th Fleet is

based.

Cmdr. Kevin Stephens, a 5th Fleet spokesman, said the priority now would be determining “how exactly these sailors found themselves in Iran.”

He declined to say where they were going or give details on their identities, but a senior defense official said they were heading to a U.S. military facility in Qatar. The official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, said they are being debriefed and getting medical exams but were not harmed.

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money, and the money we save is going to go back to student life, which will then be beneficial to the students because that’s is increased money that student life can use…My main intent with the paper ballots is to lower the cost of the election since there is only one party running.”

Governor Tori Moneyhun, voted to increase the number of voting days, emphasizing the importance of SGA elections.

“It seems like with the lessening of the days and polling locations that SGA is kind of being swept under the rug,” Moneyhun said. “We should have more people running, and by decreasing even more the size of the election, we’re kind of discouraging that.”

O nly Julie Merow and Ma c Mc I n t y re have announced bids for president and vice president.

Advisor Hillar Klandorf said the Board should encourage more students to run for SGA. “It is something of concern that a university of

this size, that there really is only one party.

You should be thinking of ways of encouraging people to run,” Kladorf said.

“You should have a real election.”

There will be no straight ticket voting in the election.

SGA meets regularly at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday in Elizabeth Moore Hall.

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Cancer is also a higher risk and burden in West Virginia than in other states, according to Naim. He explained the coal mining industry and prevalence of smoking increase risks of lung and other types of cancer for West Virginians. Additionally, West Virgin-

ia’s poverty levels make fighting cancer more of a challenge.

“In general, any state, not just West Virginia, that’s economically challenged or poor, the populace is not going to have access to care,” Naim said.

“They’re not going to be going to see their primary

care physician all the time to be taught about preventative measures, such as not smoking.”

The challenge began Jan. 4 and will end March 13. There will be four rounds to the challenge.

Winning coaches will win $1,000, $7,500, $10,000 and $15,000 in each respective

round. The winner will receive $100,000 for their charity.

The winner will be announced on March 13 after voting ends.

“Mountaineer fans are the greatest,” Huggins said.

“But I want them to realize that this event isn’t a pop-

ularity contest. When they vote for me, they’ll be voting to find new and better treatments for cancer and bringing hope to those afflicted with the disease.”

Fans can go to http:// ESPN.com/infiniti to vote for Huggins.

country.

“Look, if anybody still wants to dispute the science around climate change, have at it,” Obama said in his address. “You’ll be pretty lonely, because you’ll be debating our military, most of America’s business leaders, the majority of the American people, almost the entire scientific community and 200 nations around the world who agree it’s a problem and intend to solve it.”

Obama instead said the country should look to investing in cleaner forms of energy, like solar and wind

power, to reinvigorate coal communities. Solar energy, he said, is cheaper for Americans than coal and now employs more people than the coal industry does.

“But even if the planet wasn’t at stake…,” Obama said, “why would we want to pass up the chance for American businesses to produce and sell the energy of the future?”

On the homeland security front, Obama attempted to rebuke claims that the U.S.’ role as a world leader and that ISIS poses a threat to the American way of life.

“If you doubt America’s commitment — or mine — to see that just i c e i s d o n e, a s k Osama bin Laden,” he said.

In response to this, McKinle y harkened back to Ronald Reagan.

“At their kitchen tables, families across America are asking fundamental questions,” he said. “Are they better off than they were seven years ago? Is the world safer today?”

Like others in the Republican party, Capito said she was disappointed Obama didn’t

provide any clear plan for “how he plans to destroy ISIS.” Obama, instead, turned the responsibility to Congress.

“If this Congress is serious about winning this war and wants to send a message to our troops and the world, you should finally authorize the use of military force against ISIL,” Obama said. “Take a vote.”

There was one thing Obama said that West Virginia’s two senators could support : combating the nation’s drug addiction.

The president has recently taken a greater in-

terest in this cause, visiting Charleston in October to meet with local leaders. In fact, one of the First Lady’s guests at the address was Cary Dixon, a Huntington resident.

Dixon sat on a panel when Obama came to the Mountain State and shared her story of caring for an adult child battling addiction.

As tensions mount between the two parties, all political eyes are focused on the Iowa Caucus which looms only days away.

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President Obama gave his last State of the Union address on Jan. 12.

The 2016 State of the Union address on Tuesday was highly anticipated.

Global terrorism, America’s tense relationship with Islam and allowing Syrian refugees into the country were all recent issues President Barack Obama was expected to cover. Other topics deemed important by the president were also included, which were first revealed by the diverse list of invitees intended to sit with him during the speech.

In previous years, Obama has invited several special guests from across the country to attend the event.

He typically takes the opportunity to mention each guest’s unique circumstances and how they relate to the rest of the nation in the speech.

Though most media outlets focused on the presence of Refaai Hamo, a Syrian scientist who relocated to Detroit, Michigan after escaping his home coun-

try’s civil war, Obama also chose to invite Cary Dixon, a woman from Huntington, West Virginia to sit with the first lady during the address.

Dixon spoke at the event Obama attended in Charleston, West Virginia in October 2015 in order to highlight the severity of the opioid crisis in Appalachia. West Virginia currently has the highest number of deaths from heroin in the country, and babies

being born addicted to opioids is a new crisis that both hospitals and legislation are currently attempting to remedy.

Obama made a nod to the opioid epidemic in the first few minutes of his speech by including “people who are battling prescription drug abuse” as just one group he hopes to help in 2016 through passing legislation. He also included “criminal justice reform” as an area of focus before he

leaves office, as many people arrested for distributing and abusing prescription drugs leave prison without receiving proper rehabilitation, often re-offending just months after their release.

Though Obama noted that 2016’s status as an election year meant “expectations for what (the Obama administration) will achieve this year are low,” he went on to say that having bipartisan support on issues like overdoses and

addiction will “surprise the cynics again.”

The prescription drug abuse and opioid problem may not have an easy solution and could take years to fully get under control, but the next leader of America must continue the fight for prison reform and against addiction. If not, needless lives will be lost and more West Virginia families will suffer as a result. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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How to be prepared, stay positive during winter thomas mcquain columnist @dailyathenaeum

Much like the line of cars heading for early spring semester classes, the wonders of winter are neverending in Morgantown.

No matter what your living condition or class status may be, a little foresight goes a long way toward getting through winter with as few holdups or frustrations as possible.

As many first-time West Virginia University students will soon learn, classes are rarely canceled for inclement weather. If Mother Nature is feeling particularly generous with snow, this can be a problem, as students can only miss so many days without a penalty. Getting out of the house is a tough trade for deep hibernation, but it’s one we have to make in order to keep our grades intact.

Weather apps are especially handy for getting an hourly look at the day’s forecast. If using the PRT is in your itinerary, it’s best not to depend solely on its functionality during the heart of a blizzard.

Planning ahead for stops if snow begins to fall is a good rule of thumb in order to prevent unexpectedly being snowed in on the rails.

Having weathered a few winters here myself, I can say with confidence that nothing beats a good pair of boots. In certain cir-

Winter may not be everyone’s favorite season, but making the best of the cold weather is important in all aspects of one’s life. cumstances—and depending on how bold one feels on a Monday morning— a good pair of snow boots can carry a person to their destination faster and in a more predictable timeframe than a car. Traffic accidents and road maintenance are all too common thanks to our lovely abun-

dance of icy conditions, potholes and slick hills.

Much like with the PRT, a little perception can save a driver much-needed time.

The cold months of the New Year aren’t just frigid physically. Gray, gloomy clouds can mean days without sunshine or bright skies. Coupled with

cold and college stress, it’s quite common for seasonal depression to emerge.

As officially defined by the Mayo Clinic, seasonal depression’s “symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel

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moody.” It’s nearly impossible to convince yourself to walk out into a snowstorm, let alone attending and participating in classes, if you’re already feeling unhappy or depressed that day.

Without a doubt, the absolute hardest part of winter is leaving the warmth

of a cozy bed early in the morning. Those first steps are freezing, demotivating and enough to question if class is really worth the trek. However, there are ways of making cold mornings in the mountains much more bearable.

For instance, after completing your morning routine, try taking a moment to exercise a bit. Waking those muscles up underneath a coat helps them combat the cold with a nice layer of heat. Exercise encourages positive thinking too, becoming a nice boost of enthusiasm to ward off negativity. Just a couple push-ups or sit-ups can be enough to get your proverbial fire going.

Staying happy is important for fighting off those lingering self-doubts and keeping those hard-earned grades healthy. To do so, don’t be too hard on yourself with loads of tasks that were tough enough even in nicer weather. Being confined to your home under a mountain of snow is the perfect time to finally read that book or watch that movie people won’t stop talking about.

It’s also a great time for self-reflection or making new friends over some hot chocolate.

As long as you stay active and enjoy what you’re doing, there won’t be time to worry about cabin fever.

Making the best of winter’s offerings is the key to starting the spring semester off right. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Letter to the editor Keith Inskeep University employee

The Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 12, disaster on West Virginia University’s Evansdale Campus could have been anticipated, expected and ameliorated.

The concept of a pedestrian campus sounds “upper class,” “Ivy League” and very inviting. However, a single ingress and egress from a section of campus serving thousands of people each day is nonsense.

With the gates closed at Towers, the intersection between the Evansdale PRT Station and the Creative Arts Center is the only entrance for several Evansdale buildings. For those of us in our vehicles or offices until well after 6:00 p.m., it was an inexcusable example of poor and inadequate planning. It has

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been sheer folly to ignore that a huge proportion of students, staff and faculty will be commuters because of the high cost of living in Morgantown.

Imagine the frustration of a staff member who was told that campus police had no ability to open the gates at Towers because that was a function of “parking”. Or of another, who said, “If I had my old truck, the gates would be open,” while waiting more than an hour in a line that was not moving. What if a building were on fire, or there were a life-threatening event?

How do students, staff and faculty escape? Is anyone even authorized to call in a helicopter?

The light system at Patteson Drive has been helpful to entry and exit on days of normal traffic, but is flawed by being concurrent for “walk” and “turn.”

However, on Tuesday there was an apparent decision

to limit the green light for exit. People not going to the game were allowed only a 5-second green light and those going to the game were allowed to block the intersection.

A contributing example of poor planning is the continuous left turn to the Rec Center as traffic enters campus from Patteson Drive. Anyone exiting from Fine Arts Drive on the west side of the entry corridor, especially if turning left towards Patteson, is in imminent jeopardy because of that very short area in which a left turning incoming car that will not stop can be identified. It is only a matter of time until a major accident or fatality occurs there.

The “perfect storm” on Tuesday afternoon demonstrated what folks with common sense have known all along: WVU and Morgantown can be brought to a total standstill

The arrival of snow caused several traffic accidents in the past few days. by having just six intersections blocked. This is the case because Morgantown didn’t build roads before developers were allowed to block all possible sites

for them with apartment buildings.

Destroying the arboretum will not solve this problem, but common-sense planning for the future can

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help. We must demand real planning that involves our collective input for a change. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Laura Thurston performs in front of a live audience inside Black Bear Burritos as part of her East Coast country tour.

‘One woman band,’ Laura Thurston performs Black Bear show for fans willing to brave the cold Brittany Osteen A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

Patrons of Black Bear Burritos escaped the cold to be welcomed into the restaurant by music and food.

Last night, Laura Thurston, a regular performer, shared her music with the crowd.

Thurston is known for her one woman band because of her reputation of playing four instruments at one time without any other back up. She manages to strum her guitar, play her harmonica, tap her tambourine and play her suitcase kick drum.

For this particular show, Thurston was only playing her guitar, tambourine, and kick drum. She was accompanied by Andy Pintus on harmonica.

“I bring my instruments every time, and when there are artists who are more accommodating or more willing to take a risk with the old guy, I get to play along,” Pintus said.

While doing her sound check, Thurston had to pull off her socks so she could tap the tambourine perfectly with her feet. Her feet weren’t the only ones moving though. Mother Trish Polce brought her young daughter Chelsea Polce of only 18 months up to dance.

“I just came to meet with some friends,” Polce said.

“It is always a good opportunity to listen to music and have some good food. Plus, I don’t have to cook.”

Thurston started the night off with her song “Colorado.” Followed by a few more songs, one of which includes her song

“Reflection.” She also played her cover of “Brand New Key” by Melanie Safka from 1971.

“I don’t create a set list because I have too many ideas and never stick to it,” Thurston said as she began to play another song.

As Thurston played more and more, the crowd grew and so did the chatter. The quiet, almost empty tables, quickly became a bustling restaurant as the rush of the dinner hour came along.

After a short break, Augee Kim also joined her on flute. The two met in Charleston, South Carolina where Kim spent most of his 20s. He is now in Morgantown working on his PhD in English at WVU. The folk singer-songwriter is no stranger to stage as she has played all along

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Laura Thurston, an Americana Folk Grass performer, visits The Black Bear Burritos restaurant in Morgantown while traveling on a tour through the East Coast. the east coast and is revisiting Black Bear Burritos.

She brings CDs with her as well as stickers and hand made necklaces, which were sitting on the edge of the stage.

Since her start in 2011, Thurston also found a new

love—Old Time Music. In 2012, she was invited to teach with The Chatham Junior Appalachian Musicians where she was exposed to Old Time Music.

After playing in West Virginia, she will hit the road and head to her home state

of South Carolina. She will then travel around the Carolinas where she will play for a little while.

For more information on Laura Thurston visit, laurathurston.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Chase Bryant to bring Texas charm to Schmitt’s melanie smith a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

A small town man with big dreams and a kick of Texas twang will be taking the stage at Schmitt’s Saloon Friday evening, as Chase Bryant makes his first appearance in Morgantown.

Chase Bryant, a 22-year-old Texas native, will headline his first solo tour this winter. The young songwriter co-wrote and co-produced his debut EP that was released in September 2014 on Red Bow Records. Bryant is known for his singles “Take It On Back” and “Little Bit of You,” making appearances on the Country Airplay chart published by Billboard Magazine.

Audiences should expect Bryant to perform his hit singles along with a mixture of his originals and favorite covers.

The entertainment director of Schmitt’s Saloon, Troy Koon, believes Bryant will bring a unique joy to the stage as he marks the milestone of performing for the first time in the Morgantown area.

“Chase has very strong family ties to country music, and it shows in his performances,” Koon said.

“He brings a fun and entertaining twist to classic country.”

Although Bryant’s name is rela-

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Chase Bryant is a native of Orange Grove, Texas. tively new to the music business, music is not new to him. Chase Bryant grew up in Orange Grove, Texas, a town with a total population of only 1,200 people.

His grandfather played piano in the famous musician Roy Orbison’s first two bands as well as for Waylon Jennings. Bryant’s uncles cofounded the ‘90s band Ricochet and released several hits throughout the decade. After growing up

with various family ties to music, Bryant always knew he would perform under the lights.

On his official website, Bryant explains, “In school, I was the odd kid. There were 20 guitars in town, and I owned all of them… I knew I wanted to play mainstream country- I always knew.”

Bryant graduated high school early and moved west to write music for a starter company. He men-

tions on his website he wrote 400 lousy songs before he wrote his first good one, gaining the attention of Nashville managers and publishers and the start of his dreams. Due to his connection with Roy Orbison, Bryant contacted Roy’s widow, the late Barbara Orbison, and she signed him to her record label on the spot. He produced and cut all of his own music along his road to fame, leading to his monumental

success from one album release.

Bryant humbly looks toward the future after achieving such an immense amount in such a short span of time. On his website, Bryant explains his purpose for following his dreams.

“We are all fans,” Bryant said.

“We are all friends. And the music is our connection. To me, it is a lifelong relationship, and we will all get where we are going together.

That is the beauty of music.”

Koon looks forward to spending time with Bryant, his band and his crew. He wants audiences to know that anytime they stop into the Saloon, they can always expect a good time.

“The artists, bands and crews spend a lot of time on the road,” Koon said. “We (Schmitt’s Saloon) pride ourselves on making them feel at home and welcoming them into the Saloon family.”

The show will kick off at 8:30 p.m. on Friday with Matt Poling performing an acoustic set, followed by Moonlight Drive at 9 p.m. and finally, Chase Bryant performing at 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are available on https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/chasebryant-tickets-19765250396/. For more information, visit http:// www.schmittssaloon.com/. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Workaholics returns for epic sixth season, DeVine spills on guest stars Corey elliott A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

The wait is over for Workaholics fans. Season six returns to Comedy Central tomorrow at 10 p.m. after a nine-month hiatus.

This high-expectation season will feature 10 brand spankin’ new episodes airing each Thursday night.

A show about three dudes living and working together in California at a telemarketing company seems to have a target demographic of young people who can relate to this type of lifestyle. College students overwhelmingly seem to be the show’s biggest fans. However, Workaholics has diversified its brand with each season with trying to cater to a wider audience.

For the past five seasons, the ever so popular theme of Workaholics was “let’s get weird.” “Let’s get weird” definitely caught on

as a great slogan and helped market the show via social media. In season six though, the gang upped the ante by going with the new and improved “get weirder” theme. Far from dull, you can expect myriad trips, no pun intended, with the typical off-the-wall ideas being integrated into the show’s colorful storylines.

As we prepare ourselves for whatever weirdness lies ahead, it’s certain that the trio of Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holm will find themselves in their usual pickles.

Unique plot twists have always kept viewers and fans anxious for what they can expect next from the boys. With their boss, Alice and her crony Jillian, it’s never a disappointing day at the office. Also returning this season are longtime co-worker Montez Walker and Karl, the trio’s sketchy drug dealer. Something most fans may not know is that,

played by Kyle Newacheck, also writes and directs for the show.

Over the past couple of years, Workaholics has made it a point to have some notable named guest stars. Some of the series’ more recent guest appearances include Marc Summers, Chris D’Elia, Ben Stiller and Jack Black. If you follow Adam DeVine on Instagram, you know that he revealed appearances will be made from Liam Hemsworth, Pauly Shore and Dane Cook in season six. Combined with the wit and peculiarity of Adam, Blake and Ders, it’s safe to say fans are in for a wildly funny experience.

The show’s production has been tight-lipped about the upcoming season, but fans can be sure the guys will be back on their 9-5 calling grinds at good old TelAmeriCorp. Episode one, titled “Wolves of Rancho,” kicks off the newest season as Adam, Blake and Ders trans-

Workaholics returns 8 p.m. tonight on Comedy Central. fer TelAmeriCorp branches.

Switching branches gives us new scenery and different characters to explore, which is always refreshing.

A premiere clip from the first episode shows Blake and Ders getting into a beatbox battle like only they can. This teaser was a hype video of sorts for the fans, encouraging them to get weird,

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but more importantly ready for tomorrow night’s premiere.

It’s hard to believe Workaholics is embarking on its sixth season already. The good news for Workaholics lovers is it’s been rumored that Comedy Central has already approved its seventh season for the popular comedy. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Slope-side getaways near campus, cheap rentals ally Litten

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Cars are stuck in snow-drifts, the snow plows are plowing away and students are slipping on sidewalks; it is officially winter in Morgantown. With the winter season upon us, one of the only perks of living in the Appalachian Mountains are the beautiful ski resorts just a short drive away. Here are a few close options for any snowbirds looking to sport in a breath-taking setting.

Wisp Resort Less than an hour’s drive is the Wisp Resort, located in Garrett County, Maryland. the Wisp is a scenic resort overlooking Deep Creek Lake. The resort offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, nastar racing, snowmobiling and their infamous Mountain Coaster. If you have a pretty light schedule on Modays, you can use the lift from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., rent a snowboard or sport skis and a one hour clinic for $49. Wisp Resort also offers day passes and season passes.

One of the biggest perks of the Wisp’s season passes is they offer season passes to college students for $299.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort Seven Springs is located in Western Pennsylvania and is about an hour’s drive.

The resort offers 33 slopes and trails, 10 lifts, a nastar course, snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding, sleigh and horseback rides, snowmobile tours, snowcat rides and snowshoe tours. Seven Springs offers day passes as well as season passes for college students for $399. On Tuesday nights, the resort throws Tube-A-Palooza, an event for

all ages. Starting at 6 p.m., you can tube as much as your heart desires, relax by a cozy bonfire and enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza, hotdogs and hot chocolate until 10 p.m.

Timberline Four Seasons Resort Located in Davis, West Virginia, Timberline is a two hour drive from Morgantown. Davis might be a small town but it offers many attractions such as the resort and Blackwater Falls. Timberline resort offers 41 slopes, glade skiing, cross-country skiing, down-hill skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding and, on certain weekends, carriage rides. One of the biggest perks of this resort is the Salamander trail, which is the longest trail with the highest vertical in this part of the country. Timberline also offers great discounts for college students. A season pass for a college student is $280 and on “College Days”, lift tickets are discounted to $25.

WVU Outdoor Recreational Center Although most ski resorts rent equipment, WVU’s Outdoor Rec Center rents everything you need for an incredibly cheap price. The equipment can be rented and taken to a ski resort or used here in Morgantown. The Outdoor Rec offers four different packages to students to be rented for various amounts of time. They offer downhill ski packages for $12.50 a day, cross country ski packages for $6.25 a day, snowboards for $12 per day and snowshoe packages for $5 a day. Not only does the Outdoor Rec rent these items but they can also lend valuable advice for anyone trying winter sports for the first time.

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Wisp Resort is located in Garrett County, Md.

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Lakeview Resort to host Food and Wine Festival meg weissend A&e writer @dailyathenaeum

For those who appreciate the adventure of traveling and fine dining, The Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa may be a destination worth seeking this weekend.

Lakeview will host the 32nd Annual Festival of Food and Wine from Jan. 15-17, located here in Morgantown.

One of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier golf resort destinations, Lakeview is a relaxing getaway nestled in the rolling hills of West Virginia.

Offering guests a “Fusion Culinary Tour of North America,” the weekend will be highlighted by culinary seminars featuring cuisine from Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City and much more. There will also be wine tastings and classes along with whiskey tastings.

The wide variety of dishes prepared by chefs from local restaurants, hotels and country clubs specialize in regional cuisine.

Presentations include “Asheville, North Carolina Cuisine”

by Terry Sellers, chef at Barrington Country Club in Aurora, Ohio, “Southern Texas Cuisine”

by Donald Orr, executive chef at the soon-to-open Bourbon Prime Steakhouse in Morgan-

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Guests can taste and take wine classes at the Food and Wine Festival. town, and “New England Cuisine” by Joshua Brickey, chef at Morgantown’s Iron Horse Tavern.

Executive chef at Lakeview, Jessie Teasdale, will host a Chef ’s Welcome with hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 in the golf resort library. Guests will have an opportunity to meet the chefs who will be creating dishes throughout the day of Jan. 16.

From 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on

Saturday, chefs will host cooking demonstrations, giving the audience a close-up view of the food preparation when creating their signature recipes. Participants will receive a packet filled with recipes of the dishes made during the weekend to try at home.

The festival “is an amazing event to bring together chefs from all different regions - including locally - to share their love of cuisine,” Teasdale said in an interview with Tribune-Re-

view. “I hope they get the experience of showing people how they can take their recipes and bring them into their own kitchens.”

Guests are encouraged to shop at the Artisan Marketplace open on Saturday, featuring homemade jams, sauces, wines, jewelry and antiques.

Also on Saturday, the 6th Annual Iron Chef Competition will take place at 4 p.m. Two chefs will compete in a cook-off con-

sisting of three rounds. The selected chefs will be judged on taste, creativity and the ability to integrate a secret ingredient into their dish. The panel of judges will include an audience member, a local restaurant owner and celebrity guest Robin Cole, a former linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The remaining portion of the evening will be focused on cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Library, and dinner in the Reflections Ballroom.

A “Chef ’s Brunch” will be served at 9 a.m. on Sunday, to end the weekend festival.

Lakeview offers three packages for the event. The “Day Package” is $49, including breakfast, lunch, classes and access to the Artisan Marketplace.

With this package, West Virginia University students can receive a discount with a valid student ID. The “Three Day Package” is $125, and includes access to all events on each festival day.

The “Weekend Stay Package” is $415, and includes access to all events on each festival day, as well as overnight accommodations.

For more information about the event visit lakeviewresort. com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

‘Real Girls Can’t Win’ to deal with female harassment, sexual power by madeleine hall staff writer @dailyathenaeum

After seeing “Real Girls Can’t Win” debut in Morgantown last year, West Virginia University studio-acting student Ashley Koon sat in her car, speechless.

“No one will leave this play without feeling something in it was relevant to their life,” Koon said.

Real Girls Can’t Win, written by Merrie Bleicher, follows insecure college freshman and “real girl” Katie Rogers as she competes

with the band of beautiful and ruthless “copy girls” to win “Miss Freshman B Dorm.”

The battle that ensues finds “real girls” and “copy girls” pitted against one another and forced to confront issues of societal pressure on women, harassment, the power of female sexuality and the draw of drinking and drugs.

During this year’s performance, directed by assistant professor and program director of musical theater Bryce Britton, Koon will play the role of Katie Two, Katie Rogers’ driven and beautiful best friend who is more

interested in her dreams of becoming a doctor than she is in achieving the social status of the “copy girls.”

“Katie Two focuses so much on her career and education because she is uncomfortable with herself,” Koon said.

Katie Rogers, who recognizes she will never be accepted in the clique, feels jealousy toward her best friend Katie Two, who, despite her insecurities, could easily become a “copy girl”, according to Allison Chester, a senior studio-acting student who will play Katie Rogers in Real Girls Can’t Win.

“Katie Rogers wants to conform, but will never be able to, so she decides to change the world in small increments, starting with challenging the copy girls for the competition,” Chester said. “In the world today, it is the copy girls who win because of societal pressures on women to conform to certain physical ideals.”

According to Chester, women who are subjected to body shaming and who feel burdened by their inability to meet societal standards often don’t possess the self-confidence to succeed.

Consistently in the play, the “copy girls” take their clothes off, using their sexuality to get attention from men and the student body, Koon said.

The climax of the play follows the “real girls” as they decide whether or not to succumb to the pressure the “copy girls” have created and utilize sex as a tool to gain approval and popularity.

After seeing the play last year and witnessing such realistic portrayals of female bullying inflicted upon the “real girls” by the “copy girls,” Koon said she wondered if she was part of the

problem.

“The message of ‘Real Girls Can’t Win’ is so important, and it’s really heartbreaking,” Chester said. “We need to take care of each other.”

The WVU School of Theatre and Dance will present “Real Girls Can’t Win” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14-16, 2 p.m. on Jan. 17 and at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21-23 in the Gladys Davis Theatre located in the Creative Arts Center.

All showings of “Real Girls Can’t Win” are free and open to the public. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Drug lord flirted with Mexican actress, cared less about making film

MEXICO CITY (AP) ‑ Transcripts of over a month of text messages between drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and Mexican actress Kate del Castillo showed the capo was less interested in making a movie about his life than he was in flirting with the actress.

The transcripts published Wednesday by the newspaper Milenio - and confirmed as authentic by a federal official showed that Guzman’s main concern was getting face-to-face get-togethers with Del Castillo, and that he didn’t even really know who Sean Penn was.

Penn has acknowledged he tagged along for the Oct. 2 meeting at a mountain hideout originally set up by Del Castillo.

“What’s that actor’s name?” the account identified as Guzman’s writes in one message. He later asks his lawyers to tell him what movies Penn has appeared in. Even when Guzman dedicated a video statement as an “exclusive for” Del Castillo and Penn, the drug lord stumbles over Penn’s first name, pronouncing it

“SAY-ahn.”

The federal official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he or she was not authorized to be quoted by name, said the dozens of texts were authentic.

Many expressed admiration, and longing for the next meeting, more than concern about the purported movie project.

“I’ll tell you, I am more excited about you than the (movie) script,” Guzman wrote to Del Castillo, to whom he had identified in his chat or text account as “ermoza,” a misspelling of the Spanish word for “beautiful.” ‘’I’ll take care of you,” he adds.

Another text from the drug lord reads: “How is the best and most intelligent woman in the world, who I admire a lot?”

At one point, Guzman - who is reportedly married to former beauty queen Emma Coronel, and has had children with her and several other women - writes “My mother wants to meet you. I told her about you.”

“I want you with all my heart,” he wrote.

Del Castillo responds in kind.

“Apart from our (movie) project, I am very excited about seeing you eye to eye, in person,” she wrote, adding later “we will embrace each other soon!”

Asked about the text messages at a public event on Wednesday, Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong declined to say anything about them and said the Attorney General’s Office would comment on the matter soon.

Del Castillo’s representatives did not respond to email requests to comment on the texts. But on Wednesday evening via her Twitter account she thanked people for their support in recent days.

“Not surprisingly, many have chosen to make up items they think will make good stories and that aren’t truthful. I look forward to sharing my story with you,” she wrote.

In the messages, even Guzman recognizes that Mexican or U.S. intelligence officials were probably following or moni-

toring many of the people who knew him.

The drug lord tells one of his lawyers in another chat, “the DEA has all her devices tapped, and at her house the DEA has cameras to see who visits her,” apparently referring a women who was to meet with the actress.

In light of that, it is surprising that Guzman, who spent years evading capture, would have continued in such constant contact with the actress. While authorities narrowly missed capturing Guzman when they raided the hideout where the meeting took place in October, they finally got him on Friday.

Mexican federal officials have confirmed that the drug lord appears to have been infatuated with the actress.

And when Mexican marines raided the house where had been hiding Friday, they found injectable testosterone, a treatment sometimes used to boost the male libido; though it was unclear if the medication belonged to Guzman or one of his associates.

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Difficulty Level Medium

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

Tuesday’s puzzle solved

Across 1 Home of the Great Sphinx 6 French thinkers?

11 Priestly garb 14 Charter 15 Discharge 16 __ chi 17 Well-cast “Into the Woods” actress?

19 It’s used for some trips 20 Bank customer acct. datum 21 Tackle box items 22 It may have a nice bouquet 23 Well-cast “An Education” actress?

26 Like the Detroit Lions in 2008 29 Financial pg. topics 30 Clod breakers 31 __ arguments 32 Spat 35 Director’s explanation as to why this puzzle’s actresses were well-cast?

40 Familiar saint?

41 Gets ready to fire 42 “Zounds!”

43 Cable service extras 44 “Spoon River Anthology” poet 47 Well-cast “Duplicity” actress?

51 Fissionable particle 52 “Sorry, __ go!”

53 Whale watcher’s dream 56 Software issue 57 Well-cast “Birds of America” actress?

60 Bud 61 “Is that __?”: challenging words 62 Quad Cities resident, maybe 63 Rule of crime writing 64 Actresses Diane and Cheryl 65 Address to a boy Down 1 O’Neill’s “Desire Under the __” 2 Heist units 3 Unlikely story 4 Subj. involving cognitive development 5 “Spill it!”

6 Aquarium fish 7 Wetlands wader 8 Top choice 9 Legal conclusion?

10 Brake fluid brand 11 Low-tech GPS? 12 Stock holder?

13 Former senator known as “Amtrak Joe” 18 Totals 22 LBJ and Nixon, e.g.

23 Einstein’s second wife 24 Hawaiian food fish 25 Lawn problem 26 Blender button 27 Bit 28 Brooding spot 31 Iron-__ 32 Extreme road response 33 “Rub‡iy‡t” poet 34 Brings together 36 California’s __ Beds National Monument 37 Way to get to N.Y.’s Citi Field 38 Response to happy news 39 Brings home 43 Lacking luster 44 Scotland yards?

45 Pretentious 46 Balanced state 47 “Star Wars” villain

48 Reversal 49 Start a telecommuting session 50 Advisory body 53 Puppet 54 Put-act link 55 Designer label initials 57 Evil computer of film 58 NW state 59 Court

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Eric Jordan, together with the DJ performer Dollar Agbemadon, host the Crossover Pickup Basketball event inside the Student Recreation Center | Photo by Askar Salikhov

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DAVID STATMAN SPORTS EDITOR @DJSTATMAN77

This could be the year for West Virginia The West Virginia University men’s basketball team has never been the top dog. Not even Jerry West could make the Mountaineers champions — he was one point away in 1959, when West Virginia fell to California 71-70 in the national title game.

They’ve had their moments over the years, to be sure, but they’ve always resided in the second tier of college basketball programs, with only a few chances to really make their big-time hopes realistic.

But on Tuesday night, we saw what might be the best West Virginia basketball team since the days of Jerry West announce its presence to the nation, and this talented, deep squad may be Mountaineer fans’ best hope of seeing the Gold and Blue on top of the world.

Tuesday night’s 74-63 win over No. 1 Kansas was the first time West Virginia has knocked off the nation’s top-ranked team since 1983, and it was how they did it that should draw the most attention.

West Virginia was able to completely assert their style of ball against one of the most talented teams in the country, making Kansas wilt. There’s no freakish Kentucky science experiment lurking in the shadows to overwhelm with unheard-of size and athleticism. If West Virginia can do this to Kansas, they might be able to do this to anyone.

Just as they did last season, West Virginia suffocates teams with sheer effort and a neverending rotation of fresh legs. Teams can’t simulate what the Mountaineers do in practice, and quickly find themselves in over their heads.

West Virginia beat a No. 1 team on Tuesday night despite shooting just 33 percent from the field, because they took the game directly to Kansas. They won the way they usually win: through their aggression, energy and hard-nosed play.

But here’s the big difference: last year, that was more or less the only way they could win. The press was the reason they made it so far. In terms of talent and skill, the Mountaineers often weren’t a match for top opponents.

That’s not the case this year, as West Virginia has developed one of the deepest backcourts in the nation.

Jaysean Paige matched Kansas star Perry Ellis shot-for-shot Tuesday night, but that was no fluke – Paige has been scoring like that for quite a while now.

Jevon Carter has improved by leaps and bounds in adjusting to a full-time point guard role, and his 3-point shooting has also improved. Daxter Miles Jr. and Tarik Phillip are both highly capable of making their mark on a game.

Big man Devin Williams is no 7-footer, but there are few in the country that can match his strength and physicality. Then there’s Jonathan Holton, the living, breathing embodiment of Press Virginia, who’s even flashed signs of being a real secondary scoring option.

West Virginia will beat you by running you ragged. But this year, they also beat you by simply having better players.

That’s why, come March, the Mountaineers have a chance to do something they’ve never done before: lift the NCAA title trophy. djstatman@mail.wvu.edu

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Despite long road, Jaysean Paige becomes one of WVU’s best

BY CHRIS JACKSON

ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR @CJACKSONWVU

What a long, strange trip it’s been for WVU senior Jaysean Paige.

He meandered his way through the collegiate ranks.

He backed out of his signing to play for Southern Mississippi. Then he went to the College of Southern Idaho, but that wasn’t where he wanted to stay.

Paige made his way to Moberly Area Community College, where he averaged 21 points per game and was the No. 13 scorer in the junior college ranks. Then he found his way to a place where he could once again make his name known.

“I didn’t have many offers,” said Paige. “I was signed to Southern Miss; I backed out of my letter. I got a chance to come here and I

took the opportunity.”

Now he’s one of the West Virginia University men’s basketball team’s hottest players. He’s drawn rave reviews from opposing coaches, including Kansas’ own Bill Self after Paige helped hand the No. 1 Jayhawks a 74-63 defeat on Tuesday.

“He’s probably their leading scorer per minute for the season,” Self said. “But he scored at a pretty good pace per minute and we talked a lot about him as far as playing as well as any of their players thus far this year.

There was nothing that he did that we didn’t talk about quite a bit.”

Over the last seven games, Paige has reached doublefigure scoring six times. He’s surpassed 20 points on four occasions, including a dazzling array of drives down the lane en route to a career-

high 26-point effort against Kansas.

Tuesday night’s game included one of his worst performances from long range, failing to convert on both his 3-point tries. Although he’s gone 0-for-6 from distance over the past two contests, every other aspect of his game has risen to the occasion.

Paige’s abilities to attack the rim and squeeze his way through the stingy inside defense from Kansas showcased one of his many talents, forcing his way to the line nearly every time he touched the ball. Paige’s driving skill resulted in a 14-of-17 effort at the free throw line, helping guide the Mountaineers to sole possession of first place in the Big 12.

“I just try to be aggressive,” Paige said. “My jumpshot hasn’t really been fall-

ing. I’ve been working on it, but it hasn’t really been falling so I’ve tried to be aggressive and add different elements to my game so more people can’t call me one-dimensional.”

The imposing presence Paige has created off the bench has led to him becoming the top candidate for 2016’s Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year Award. His 12.6 points per game are 17th best in the conference and tops among all reserves, putting him into All-Big 12 consideration.

“He’s got great athleticism,” said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. “He’s got great strength. He can absorb contact at the rim. We kept pounding on him to get it at the rim. He’s as good a finisher as I think he is probably in our league or he’s certainly one of the best.”

But the accolades have

kept coming. After combining for 42 points and 12 rebounds in wins over Virginia Tech and Kansas State, he earned Big 12 Player of the Week honors on January 4.

Paige has guided the Mountaineers to a 4-0 start in Big 12 play, placing them in sole possession of first place. Although he wasn’t a highly touted recruit like many of the conference’s top players, he’s found a way to make his name known across the college basketball landscape.

“My teammates and coaches give me the confidence,” said Paige. “I work on my game a lot. I’m in the gym so they give me the confidence to do those kinds of things and when I get the opportunity, I just take it.” cgjackson@mix.wvu.edu

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Tynice Martin faces up against a defender this season against Coppin State.

Tynice Martin proving to be valuable asset for future

BY ROGER TURNER SPORTS WRITER @DailyAthenaeum

WVU freshman Tynice Martin earned Big 12 Freshman Player of the Week honors after playing a big role in the Mountaineer’s three-game win streak during the first week of 2016.

Last season, WVU fell to Texas Tech twice and split the series against Kansas and Kansas State. However, all the WVU women’s basketball team topped all three Big 12 opponents this season, despite appearing to have an inexperienced roster of freshmen and transfers at the start of the season.

Tynice Martin proved just how valuable an asset a

boost off the bench can be, after averaging 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3 assists in the three-game stretch.

“I like our freshmen,” said WVU head coach Mike Carey. “Last year we didn’t have a lot of people to put in. This year we have some pieces we didn’t have last year, so we can bring in someone like Tynice off the bench when she’s playing well.”

Against Kansas State and Texas Tech last week, Martin played over 25 minutes, posting 15 points against KState and 16 versus Texas Tech.

“I just came out and played defense. Everything else fell into place,” Martin said. “Everyone starts looking for me after I make

two or three shots. I just try and be smart and take good shots.”

Last Wednesday, Martin shot 50 percent from the field against Kansas State, connecting on four of six shots from behind the three-point line. Martin made just below 50 percent of her shots Saturday against Texas Tech, shooting 46 percent from the field while collecting five rebounds and dishing out five assists.

“There’s a lot of different combinations that we can go with this year that we haven’t had before,” Carey said. “Our inexperience may cost us some, but we’re going to win some games. I like our team and the way our young players

are playing.”

An Atlanta native, Tynice Martin came to WVU with the opportunity to have an immediate impact on an inexperienced team. The 5-foot-10 freshman has been a key addition to this year’s squad coming off the bench, as she recorded her sixth and seventh doubledigit scoring games of the season against K-State and Texas Tech.

Martin’s 16 points against Kansas State was a seasonhigh, while her 15-point performance against Texas Tech matched her scoring performances against Texas and Marshall earlier in the season.

Martin was rated the 41st best player in the 2015 recruiting class, earning Class

5A Georgia All-State honors after leading Southwest DeKalb High School to a state championship as a junior.

Martin transferred to Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy for her senior season, where she was named the 2015 Class A Player of the Year and was again a first team all-state selection.

Martin is the first WVU player to earn Big 12 Freshman of the Week accolades since Bria Holmes received the same honor in December 2012. Going forward, don’t be surprised to see Martin, or another WVU freshman, to step into the spotlight again before season’s end. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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RIFLE

Mountaineers continue record performances with national title in mind

BY CONNOR HICKS Sports Writer @DailyAthenaeum

Following Tuesday’s historic 4,724-4,697 win over No. 5 Alaska-Fairbanks, hopes are high for the No. 1 West Virginia University rifle team. The Mountaineers (8-0, 4-0 GARC) have a tough schedule ahead, but nothing the team can’t handle.

Mountaineer head coach Jon Hammond made it clear prior to the matchup on Tuesday that he didn’t expect the team to be in top form following two months off for winter break. He was wrong.

The team came out in rare form, shattering the program record for points in a match, and in turn setting the new highest score in the 38-year history of NCAA rifle.

Although a Nanook shooter placed first in both disciplines, the overall strong performance of West Virginia’s shooters was enough to pick up a decisive win against a strong opponent. The Mountaineers are now 11-7 all-time against Alaska-Fairbanks, including a two-point win in last year’s national championship.

With four games remain-

Garrett Spurgeon fires his rifle last year against Nebraska. ing before conference and Thrasher and senior Garrett national tournaments, the Spurgeon. team is in prime condition In addition, regular for a run at a fourth consec- standout performances utive national title. Much from Meelis Kiisk, Michael of the team’s success can be Bamsey and Elizabeth Gratz attributed to the consistent have led to an undefeated success of freshman Ginny season to this point.

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Gratz and Kiisk both posted perfect scores in the prone category of smallbore on Tuesday, tying the program record set by Gratz and Bamsey on Nov. 21 against Ohio State. Thrasher’s 598 in the air rifle cat-

egory was a career-high and tied Alaska-Fairbanks’s Sagen Maddalena for the highest score of the match.

Hammond couldn’t praise the team enough for their historic performance, but stated that he thinks

they are capable of besting the record day.

“There were a lot of really good performances across the board, and the great thing is that there is still room for improvement,” said Hammond in an interview with WVUsports.com.

“They were able to just go in and work on their performances, and it was an allaround team effort to produce that kind of result.”

Similar performances will be necessary to finish off the team’s first undefeated season since the 2013-14 season. While hopes are high, the Mountaineers’ remaining schedule features four top-15 teams, including No. 3 Kentucky. The team will then have to make it through the Great American Rifle Conference tournament, where they will likely meet Kentucky again.

The team will face No. 15 Akron on Sunday morning at the WVU Rifle Range.

WVU will then take to the road for their final away match of the season at No. 14 Navy and will return home to conclude the season hosting No. 12 North Carolina State and No. 3 Kentucky. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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NCAA votes to allow Big 12 to have title game SAN ANTONIO (AP) -The Big 12 Conference got what it wanted and showed the smallest power conference in major college football still has some muscle.

A rule change approved Wednesday at the NCAA annual convention will allow the Big 12 to hold a championship game as early as next season if it wants to.

The change scraps the requirement that leagues have 12 members and play in two divisions in order to hold a title game. The new rule lets a smaller league - one with 12 teams in its

name but only 10 on the playing field, for example to play a title game pitting its top two teams, provided it plays a round-robin regular season schedule as the Big 12 does now.

The vote by the NCAA Division I Council passed 7-2. The Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference voted against it and the Pac-12 didn’t vote.

The Big 12 is the only major conference that doesn’t play a football title game. League Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said he doesn’t know if

the change will guarantee the league plays one, but it was determined to have the right to do so.

The decision to play a championship game rests with Big 12 member schools, whose next meetings are in early February, Bowlsby said. If approved this year, a title game could be played as early as next season, but 2017 would be more likely.

“I could not forecast how the school athletic directors, presidents and chancellors will vote,” Bowlsby said. “(But) we accommodated for it in

our schedule as early as next (season).”

Although the Big Ten initially wanted to keep divisions as a requirement, it ultimately accepted the Big 12’s position.

“Instead of complete deregulation there was a consensus we should have some parameters ... without the need to go expand conferences and go through some of the past experiences we’ve seen,” Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips said.

How the Big 12 would decide who plays the game would still have to be de-

termined. Bowlsby said the new rule only requires the “top two” teams.

Selling the idea to each Big 12 school may not be a slam dunk. Football coaches may not like the guaranteed rematch of a regular-season game.

For example, this past season, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, the top two teams at the end of the regular season, could have played in a title game just a week or two after the Sooners beat the Cowboys in the Bedlam rivalry showdown.

“That’s hard to swal-

low to say now you gotta go beat them again to be the conference champion. What if they split?”

Bowlsby said. “There will be some years we’d be glad to not have a championship game, and some years when we wish we had a 13th game.”

At Texas, one of the league’s traditional powers hasn’t won a title since 2009, President Greg Fenves and new athletic director Mike Perrin issued a joint statement saying the change “opens up a lot of possibilities that we need to look at closely.”