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Deferred recruitment is the best way forward for WVU Greek Life

Greek organizations take part in annual day of service

Baseball wins home opener, preps for Backyard Brawl

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Greek life goes on

Even without a director, leaders of WVU’ss Greek com mmunity say they now enjooy more freeedom to self govern.

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Greek community still held to Baker’s “standards”

BY KAYLA ASBURY AND ADRI ANNE UPHOLD

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Months after Roy Baker’s resignation, WVU has yet to find a replacement for the former Director of Greek Life. Despite a lack of director, Greek life at WVU hasn’t changed according to those involved.

While the University searches for a permanent director, Jessica Li, Greek Life program adviser and Corey Farris, WVU Dean of Students, are sharing the role. During this time fraternities and sororities are “self-governing.” “(Self governing) looks like us doing our jobs, instead of Baker having all of the reign and deciding every single detail of how we operate and our jobs,” said Teddy Phillippi, IFC vice president. “We have a lot more independence and we have a lot more reciprocity with the University in terms of the changes we’d like to see, and we’d like to make. We’ve had much better communication now that we’ve gained so much independence with how we run Greek life here.”

Baker’s resignation in November 2016 followed a September arrest for disorderly conduct in McKeesport, PA. He served as WVU’s Director of Greek Life for a year and one month.

Baker’s goals for WVU were to expand Greek life, improve its judicial system and to unify the community.

More specifically he pushed to defer formal recruitment

Fraternities Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Sigma Phi Kappa Alpha Order Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi STAFF PHOTO

The sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi stand outside of their house on Prospect Street as they greet potential new members in fall 2014. for freshmen, raise the minimum GPA requirement to 2.5 and implement a chapter accreditation system. “(Chapters) were more focused on their social lives than they were on the fundamental values of which they were founded,” Baker said in a Sept. 22, 2016 interview with The DA. “They were not focused on academic achievement, as too many members were not academically eligible to be members of the organization.”

Phillippi hopes that moving forward, when the director of Greek life position is filled, the independence gained can be sustained and used to help fix the problems that need answering at that time in Greek life.

“When Roy Baker came onto this campus there was

a much different culture (in Greek life). I believe we have evolved greatly, and grown together greatly since then,” Phillippi said. “I believe the new director won’t come in with the same motives Baker had at the time. The new director will hopefully see that we have grown, will see that we’ve evolved, and hopefully they’ll be willing to work with us.”

Baker’s policies set “a standard” for those in Greek life, showing them what a Greek student should be, as well as setting a bar to hold them accountable. Phillippi said now without Baker, that standard still exists but the students have more of a say in enforcement and policies than they did before.

“The students running (Greek life) have been given

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The brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa socialize outside their house on North High Street in 2014. a lot more responsibility than we had under Baker, and (I think) we’ve flourished, because each (Greek) chapter has shown us they’d rather deal with their peers and members of the community rather than have things come from a Dean. That’s what I’ve seen,” Phillippi said. “Since Baker has left, we have tried to promote that if we want to keep this a self governing entity, with everyone, then we have to be on good behavior.”

Blake Humphrey, SGA president-elect and member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, said that since Baker’s resignation, Greek

officials are being more collaborative with law enforcement, the University and the fire marshal to make sure rules and procedures are being followed.

“I don’t think the rules have changed, but I think the approach has changed,” Humphrey said.

Li said that even without the help of a director, Greek Life is pushing forward with initiatives that have been in the works “for the past few years.”

In the four months and 26 days since Baker’s resignation, there have been no Greek suspensions. Li

Sororities Alpha Omega Epsilon Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa and Farris continue to enforce the rules set in place by Baker. Fraternities and sororities govern themselves within guidelines set by Baker.

There is an ongoing nationwide search for a new director. Humphrey believes the University should look for someone “innovative, dynamic and young.”

“I think someone that is open to collaboration, conversation and new ideas,” Humphrey said. “Someone who is young, innovative, on the cutting edge and understands how Greek life works.

Someone who is not afraid of failing, trying new things and doing things differently.”

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OPINION

Deferred recruitment is a necessity for Greek life

BY BRANDON RIDGELY OPINION EDITOR

“It’s unfortunate that the actions of one individual sully the reputation of an entire organization.”

It’s been almost exactly a year since the frustratingly ironic quote above was said by Roy Baker, former Director of Greek life.

Baker said it in regards to a controversial video from a frat member of Delta Tau Delta auditioning for “Real World” in 2016. This was not long before Baker himself was charged with disorderly conduct after a n incident in September.

While Baker’s actions unfortunately sullied the reputation of Greek life, his plans for deferred recruitment remain absolutely vital to its existence on WVU’s campus moving forward.

Recruitment changes for Greek life started in 2015 with a move by Bill Schafer, then newly-appointed vice president of Student Life, to push Rush Week (or recruitment week) from the third week of the fall semester to the sixth. This was an effort to give students more time to transition into college.

Then, in Fall 2016, recruitment for freshman was delayed until their second semester of college.

The initiative was pushed

by Baker.

Baker ’s change was to help bring academics

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more to the forefront for the Greek community.

More importantly it means that freshmen don’t transition from asking to use the bathroom just months ago to a place where underage drinking perhaps becomes more accessible than ever; an arena where unprepared students have fallen victim to their environment.

Whether it’s concerning academic preparation, schedule management, hazing scandals or just the potentially corruptive influence upperclassmen can have over the youngest of pledges, it’s safest across the board that freshmen get a chance to acclimate to the responsibilities and expectations of their new college environment.

Especially before lining up to rush.

We’ve seen too many tragedies to not be honest about this.

While Greek life is, of course, not necessarily negative, the room for students to get their autonomy training wheels out of the way (if they haven’t already) is absolutely vital for them to make more educated decisions on things as impactful as rushing into Greek life can be.

Studies have also concluded that deferred recruitment results in higher grade point averages.

“Deferring depends on the individual,” said Pi Beta Phi member Fathia Adeyemi. “Some people

Students Sound Off: Deferred recruitment for Greek life “I think that the social part is a big part of college, and everyone has their own choice. It’s a big part of college and I think they should still have a chance to join as freshman.”

-Shane Romanko, senior sports management student from Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Alpha Omicron Pi hangs a banner in celebration of Greek Week. can make it work straight from their first year in college. For me, I just needed a little bit of time to get to know myself and get settled in school.”

Adeyemi joined Greek life her junior year at WVU. While it wasn’t because of the deferral itself, the time Adeyemi had here at WVU before joining helped her prepare for the significant transition.

“I definitely think I was more prepared just because over the past two years I’ve set a routine, I know how to manage my time priorities,” Adeyemin said. “Also I know who I am as an individual and what I’m looking for.”

Though incoming freshmen are (most likely) at an age they could be fighting

in the US Army, it doesn’t mean they’re prepared for this level of responsibility.

Many will have only just escaped years of dress codes deciding their daily apparel, or needing a signed piece of paper from their parents to ride a bus to the museum.

And while some ultra-responsible few may be held back a few weeks of Greek interaction by the rule, it’s certainly worth allowing those who don’t quite realize the responsibility and personal control it takes, to maybe get a grasp of it. If not for the numerous costs (both in time and money) associated with joining, for the tragedies that have shaken this University when things have gone most wrong.

“I think (recruiting) should be for sophomores because I feel like, yeah there’s positives to it, but there’s also a lot of negatives to it. You’re coming to a new place for the first time by yourself and you kind of get thrown into the gauntlet. So I think the year to either make money or understand how you need to do certain things and how the school works would be easier if you didn’t have to worry about rushing.”

-Mike Demarco, senior athletic coaching student from Berkeley Heights, NJ

“I think we should be able to recruit freshman year-round primarily because fraternities offer this way to help new people accommodate and get used to college life.

There’s been people doing hardcore stuff but not every fraternity is the same thing.

My fraternity holds itself very professionally and we look out for each other. So we don’t allow that kind of stuff to go on.”

-Thomas Vincent, junior energy land management student from Philadelphia, PA

“I’m kind of for and against (deferred recruitment). I’m against it because that’s the biggest semester for rushing. It’s when we get our biggest classes, and it gives the kids more time to think about it. But I understand why they do it, though, because kids pledge and then fail. So I understand the thought behind it, they want to make sure kids are in school first, and then enjoy Greek Life. But it hurts us because it happened to fast.”

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The second annual Big Greek Day of Service sweeps through campus

BY ERIN DRUMMOND CULTURE EDITOR

The cold, rainy weather didn’t stop Greek members from giving back to the community over the weekend.

The WVU Office of Greek Life and WVU Center for Service and Learning sponsored its second annual Big Greek Day of Service. More than 800 fraternity and sorority members came together on Saturday to provide hands-on community service to sites throughout the area.

With 15 different sites chosen throughout the Monongalia and Preston counties, Greek members spread out in teams to focus on specific tasks.

“ Anything that benefits both the commu-

nity and also sheds a positive light on Greek life is something that every person in Greek life should take seriously.

-Doug Ernest, member of Phi Kappa Psi

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“My group focused on a movie night that was in coordination with Mason-Dixon Historical Park and Dr. Oppe’s Strategic Communications 459 capstone class,” said Kaitlin Davis, a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.

“They hosted a movie night for local residents, and my group was in charge of making sure the park was all set up, running concessions and helping out in other areas as needed.”

Participants could sign up for the morning shift, which

AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS STUDENTS PROVIDED SERVICE AT INCLUDED: Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. American Red Cross Northeast Chapter CASA for Kids Empty Bowls Monongalia Falling Run Trail Project Friends of Deckers Creek In Touch and Concerned, Inc. Mapleshire Nursing & Rehab Center Mon County Habitat for Humanity Morgantown Early Learning Facility (ELF) Mountaineer United Soccer Club North Elementary School Sundale Nursing Home West Virginia Caring and WVU Core Arboretum.

lasted from 9 a.m. to noon, or the afternoon shift from noon to 3 p.m. To begin their projects, members met on the Mountainlair Green and split into groups before traveling to locations via buses provided.

“I, personally, went with a group of around 20 to 25 to North Elementary School and did some landscaping work,” said Doug Ernest, a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

“I know other groups went to Falling Run Trail to pick up trash and lay down mulch.

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Members of Greek Life participate in the Big Greek Day of service.

Some went to the core arboretum and various other locations around Morgantown.

“Anything that benefits both the community and

also sheds a positive light on Greek life is something that every person in Greek life should take seriously,” Ernest added. “Everyone in my

group had that mentality.

We did the work with a smile on our face and I didn’t notice anyone slacking off or not contributing.”

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. October Sky (1999) Based on the novel “Rocket Boys” by West Virginia native Homer Hickam, “October Sky” recounts Hickam’s teenage years in a coal mining community in the early 1960s. The first Sputnik launch inspires Hickam, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, and his friends to take up rocketry. The movie was filmed out of state, but you can visit Coalwood, where the boys actually built and launched their rockets. Every October, the town of Beckley celebrates the “rocket boys” with a festival.

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. A Beautiful Mind (2001) In this film, Russell Crowe plays John Nash Jr., a brilliant mathematician who struggled with mental illness. Nash won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on game theory. Nash was from Bluefield, WV, where his father was an electrician for Appalachian Electric Power Company and his mother was a schoolteacher.

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. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI’s training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism.

Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out. While most of the film was shot in Pennsylvania, Starling tells her captor that she was born in West Virginia. At least one scene was shot in Clay County, WV.

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. We Are Marshall (2006) This film depicts the aftermath of the 1970 plane crash that killed 37 football players on the Marshall University football team, along with five coaches, two athletic trainers, the athletic director, 25 boosters, and a crew of five. The movie follows the rebuilding of The Herd’s football program and the healing of its community.

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. The entire “Wrong Turn” Series (2003) Wrong Turn is a franchise of six American slasher horror films. All six films follow various families of cannibals who hunt a group of people in West Virginia by killing them in horrific way.

The first film was released in theaters in 2003, while later installments were released directly on DVD up until 2014. Three cannibals appear in Wrong Turn every time: Three Finger, Saw Tooth and One Eye.

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. Superman III (1983) Computer programmer Gus Gorman is hired by financial tycoon Ross Webster to seize control of a weather satellite and annihilate Colombia’s coffee crop. When Superman (Christopher Reeve) manages to thwart the plan, Webster commands Gorman to use the satellite to locate kryptonite, the Man of Steel’s mortal weakness. But a missing unknown element in the kryptonite—replaced by Gorman with tar—causes an unintended side effect when presented to Superman. No spoilers, but one character is thrown in a WV coal mine.

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Family man: Skyler Howard hopes to deliver promise

BY CHRIS JACKSON

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FOOTBALL The bond between former West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard and his mother is simply unbreakable.

His mother, Deidre Kelley, made the trip from their home in Fort Worth, Texas, to every Mountaineer game— home and away—during his college career. She was there to witness all of his games, watching him compile a 19-9 record as a starter and helping guide the program to its ninth 10-win season ever this past year.

Friday would be one of the first times she couldn’t be in attendance, missing his time at Pro Day following the death of Howard’s great-grandfather. While the circumstances were unfortunate, Howard remained undeterred as always.

“I think that everything happens for a reason. God had a plan,” Howard said.

“That’s why I came home to train because I could just go over there and sit down for 20 minutes just to talk to them.”

Howard trained right near his mother’s home in Fort Worth since the end of his senior campaign, working at the APEC facility. Instead of living with her and his great-grandparents—who reside in an apartment-style complex in the back of the house—he stayed a mile

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He wanted to be Skyler Howard and focus on his NFL dreams, which was often questioned due to his smaller stature and long road to Morgantown. But he’s taking it seriously, and so are the family members that always knew he was going to make it.

“They believed probably more than I did,” Howard.

That belief and support system, especially from his mother, has always kept the 5-foot-11 quarterback going. She raised him as a single mother, doing everything she could to make sure her son was taken care of.

After every touchdown Howard made on the field, he would point to his mother in the stands. It was a sign of

appreciation for the woman who always there by his side.

“She took care of me and she knows that,” Howard said.

Now, Howard wants to take care of his mother. He wants to repay her for everything she’s done during the first 22 years of his life.

Of course, he knows he can’t match what she did for him. Money simply can’t buy that, and neither would a house he wants to purchase for her someday.

But those thoughts wouldn’t cross her mind.

It wasn’t about her; it was about what’s best for her son.

“She’s not banking on it, ‘oh I can’t wait till he makes it so I can get a new house, a new car.’ It’s just ‘I believe in you, I hope you’re happy do-

ing it,’” Howard said.

Although she doesn’t care if he gets her a house someday, he wants to do what a former WVU teammate did.

Karl Joseph, a safety at WVU from 2012-15 and currently starting for the Oakland Raiders, made headlines for buying his own mother a new place to live.

Howards wants to deliver that same promise if/when he accomplishes his dreams of playing at the professional level.

“We’ve talked about that when I was little. I said ‘if I ever make it, I’m going to take care of you,’” Howard said. “I’m just saying this is me repaying you, which I couldn’t repay her if I bought her the world because I am her world,” Howard said.

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It’s still early, but depth remains biggest concern

by Chris Jackson, Sports Editor

Lots of talent surrounds West Virginia’s offense, again.

Florida transfer Will Grier headlines the quarterback stable after going 6-0 as a starter with the Gators in 2015. The running backs are, well, drawing high reviews again. And receivers like Gary Jennings and David Sills are developing into leaders at the position.

But the biggest questions and concerns lie with depth.

WVU deploys just three quarterbacks on the roster, below the five slotted spots on the depth chart. One of those three quarterbacks is Grier, whose status remains in flux for the first six games of the season following a suspension at Florida.

SPORTS | 9 That leaves just two fully-known and available signal-callers for the first six games, although WVU remains confident Grier will be granted a full season of eligibility when the NCAA makes its decision on July 1.

Chris Chugunov and Cody Saunders as the two alongside Grier, with the latter currently not at 100 percent due to overthrowing a bit during spring break.

“We need to add some bodies at quarterback,” said WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen. “Those guys will have lots of opportunities to be able to show what they have.”

Luckily, Holgorsen and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jake Spavital are impressed with what each have showcased so far this spring. Chugunov is experienced, Grier is pretty much proven at the Division 1 level and Saunders is at the point where he can be repped “seriously.”

However, the potential targets they throw to are hindered by injuries and off-the-field concerns as well.

Soon-to-be-senior Ka’Raun White is still recovering from a leg injury that sidelined him for the Russell Athletic Bowl after tallying 583 yards as a junior, speedy Marcus Simms suffered a concussion and Steven Smothers is battling academic issues, but is doing everything he needs to do, according to Holgorsen.

That means Jennings, who totaled 165 yards last year, and Durante, a former ESPN 300 receiver whose 331 receiving yards were fourth-best on the team, are the only two cur-

rent healthy players at the position that hauled in a catch last year. And then there’s Sills next to them, the quarterback turned receiver that is back after taking brief stint in California during the fall.

Behind that trio, there isn’t much experience and able-bodied players lying at a position that’s churned out NFL products left and right since Holgorsen took over.

How does the team deal with those issues?

“We need more numbers at receiver so we have to make up by having Tevin (Bush) and Kennedy (McKoy) and (junior tight end) (Trevon) Wesco and even (senior tight/end fullback) Eli (Elijah) Wellman be receivers when the time comes for that,” Holgorsen said.

It’s still no time to panic. It’s still spring and there is exactly 153 days until the season opener against old-rival Virginia Tech on Sept. 3.

And more players are expected to arrive on campus over the summer.

“What’s clear is that we need more bodies, which is naturally going to happen adding 15 more guys in May and 10 more guys in July and a few more after that,” Holgorsen said.

“It’s clear we’re thin but talented. I think we’ve got some good players.”

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SUMMER MOWING/LANDSCAPING. Commercial Locations. Starting at $10/hour. Valid Driver’s License.

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5 and 6BR/2BTH. Near Campus/ South Park. Remodeled. W/D, Utilities included. 12mth Lease. 304292-5714

THE HILTON GARDEN INN is taking applications for the following positions: Food & Beverage: Morning Servers (5a-1p) open availability preferred. Evening bartender/ server (4p-11p) open availability & experience preferred. Please apply in person at the hotel. Please inquire about on site interview after filling out application. No phone calls please.

MARIOS FISHBOWL IS NOW HIRING Part time cooks, servers and bartenders. Also hiring for full and part time children’s summer camp.

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ROOMMATES Near Arnold Hall, 5 min to Mountainlair. W/D, Utilities included.$399/ mth. 9mth lease. 304-292-5714

UNFURNISHED HOUSES LARGE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SUNNYSIDE! 317 Mclane. Large porch and deck. $490 per bedroom plus utilities. Excellent location! 304680-2992 1YR/LEASE NEAR CAMPUS 3-4/BR 2/BA. D/W, W/D, Off-street parking.

Full basement, backyard, coveredporch. $375 BR/plus utilities. No Pets.

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5BR, 2BTH HOUSE across Walnut Street Bridge, South Park. $340/per person plus utilities. Living Room, Dinning room kitchen 304-2908972

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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS STEWART STREET APARTMENTS, 1BR, walk to class, DW, Microwave, W/D, free wi-fi, free parking. No Pets. $665. 304-692-9296 AFFORDABLE NO PARTY ATMOSPHERE. 1 & 2BR. W/D, DW, Microwave. Off-Street Parking, Less than one mile downtown and Hospitals.

304-599-1998 AVAILABLE MAY 2017. 1BR-$400/ mth plus utilities, 2BR-$750/mth plus utilities, 5BR-$2500/mth util included. 304-290-7368 or 304-7482912

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2BR NICE APARTMENT, W/D. All utilities included. Parking, No pets. $750/mth. Your Mother would approve. 304-288-2109

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AFFORDABLE, CLEAN . 2, 3BR. W/D, AC, Off-Street Parking, All Utilities Included. Falling Run Road. $425/per person/mth. 304-376-3854 or 304594-2045 NEAR MARIOS FISHBOWL. Quiet 2BR, W/D, Parking. Well suited for couple. $500/mth plus utilities & deposit. 304-594-3705

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 225-227 JONES AVENUE. 1, 2, 3, 4BR Apts. Excellent condition. $300$395/each plus utilities. NO PETS. Free-parking. 304-685-3457 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 BEDROOMS IN SOUTH PARK and CAMPUS AREA. W/D & many more desirable amenities. Call for more information. 304292-5714 AVAILABLE MAY 2017. Super Nice.

2 & 3BR Historic Downtown Lofts. $595-$650 ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. Hardwood floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, W/D, DW, A/C, Parking.

Call/Text: 304-288-3008 BON VISTA & THE VILLAS 2 Minutes to Hospitals.

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2 & 3BR APARTMENTA. Newly Remodeled. Downtown, May to May lease. Call for viewing. 304-6855210 or 304-685-6565 RICHWOOD PROPERTIES. Has 2 & 3BR houses/apartments. Downtown. $645/per bedroom, includes parking and utilities per bedroom. Call: 304692-0990 LARGE 3BR APARTMENTS TOP OF HIGH STREET. All utilities included.

10mth Lease Available. 304-6859809

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HIGHLAND RENTALS, 2BR Apartments. $595/plus electric. Pets Considered. Close to both hospitals and the New Holiday Inn. Affordable and ready now or May 2017. Call/text 304-582-9320, or email: mccluresmith@comcast.net

DUPLEX STRUCTURE. 813 Louise Avenue. Nice family Neighborhood.

Conveniently located between downtown and Evansdale. $750/all utilities included. 304-676-0930 or email: andrew@smithcpapllc.com

2BR, 2BTH W/D, Locast Ave. Minutes walk to Downtown. Lease, No Pets. $500, 304-983-2529 or 304-6942306

PRICE REDUCED! Next to Campus.

3 or 6BR. Utilities, W/D included. $398/person. 12mth Lease. 304292-5714

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101 MCLANE AVENUE (One block from both Life Sciences building and Honors Dorm) Available Now. 1BR, AC, W/D and separate storage space on premises. $650/month will all utilities, base cable and marked personal parking space included. No pets. Call 304-376-1894 or 304-2880626 NOW RENTING 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6BR Apartments on Prospect and Spruce for 2017-2018. Contact Nick: 304292-1792

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NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS and HOUSES. Most utilities included. Off-Street parking/on-site laundry. www.mywvuhome.com for pictures or Call: 304-288-2052 LARGE 3BR AVAILBLE IN MAY. 5/ minute walk to downtown-campus.

261 East Prospect. Large porch.

Parking Available. W/D, DW. 304288-2499 or sjikic@yahoo.com

BEVERLY AVENUE APARTMENTS. Live in a house not a high rise. 2, 3 & 4BR, W/D, AC, Off Street parking 1BR APARTMENT ON BEECHURST. available. Pets Considered. Available Available Now. $580/per month.

5-20-17. 304-282-0136 304-290-4468 3BR, 2Bth ON BATTELE. Available Now. $750 ($250/per person) plus utilities. 304-290-4468

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