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Junior college transfers add depth, talent to WVU’s roster
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West Virginia organizations hold rally, try to get Sen. Capito’s attention BY ADRIANNE UPHOLD ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR
For 13 weeks, Senator Shelley Moore Capito wouldn’t listen. Yesterday, members of two WV organizations stood outside her Morgantown, Beckley and Charleston offices for an hour trying to get her attention. “This is going to be our 13th week tempting to get her to talk to us,” said Megan Smith, member of Mountaineers for Progress. “Every Tuesday we’ve been at her office talking to her staff, we also attend any local government office in the Morgantown area. We have yet to get real contact back from her.” On Tuesday, for the 13th week in a row, they were not successful. “While there wasn’t anyone available at her three offices that we were at, we do hope she will see how many people came out and that will lead to her talking to us,” Smith said. MFP is an organization focused on educating citizens about issues on candidates for local office. Members have been asking for a meeting or town hall with Capito about budget cuts, health care and environmental concerns to the state. On Tuesday, 30 people, members of MFP and WV Highlands Invisible joined hands and held posters on the sidewalk outside Capito’s Morgantown office. “It has been very diffi-
cult to get in touch with her,” Smith said. “We invited her to a town hall that we had on health care on March 18th, and she was busy according to her staffers.” Julie Hamilton, member of MFP, has tried to speak to Capito weekly. “I work across the bridge, so I set my timer every week for 30 minutes, drive over here and usually deliver a little letter because they are normally not here to speak about anything,” Hamilton said. MFP sent a few members to Washington D.C. this spring asking Capito if she would attend a town hall meeting; Capito refused. “If they are going to be making these decisions, Republicans are going to be holding the House, Senate and most of the power, then it is important to sit down and speak with them about what is going on,” Hamilton said. Smith said MFP wants is to start a public dialog with Capito. “We think that she should be available to her constituents,” Smith said. “She has these West Virginia Wednesdays, but ironically they are held in D.C. at 9 a.m. I think that allows only very privileged West Virginians to have access to her on a regular basis.” WV Highlands Invisible is an organization dedicated to stopping “Trump from implementing an agenda built on racism, authoritarianism, and corruption” according to
“If they are going to be making these decisions, Republicans are going to be holding the House, Senate and most of the power, then it is important to sit down and speak with them about what is going on.” —Julie Hamilton, member of Mountaineers for Progress
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Members of the WV Highlands Invisible organization join the protest Tuesday A protester holds a sign at the Mountaineers for Progress rally Tuesday afternoon. afternoon. its mission statement. “We don’t know if this will get her attention, but we will keep trying,” said Marilyn Shoenflend, member of WV Highlands Invisible. “We just want Senator Capito to hold a town meeting. We’re doing this because we care, we don’t like the Trump agenda, and we will just have to go from here.” When The Daily Athenaeum called Capito’s office Tuesday afternoon, they were not available for comment.
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Morgantown restaurants celebrate Easter with brunches BY RACHEL ROGERS
house made and local foods, including ramps, biscuits and gravy, and chicken fried steak. In addition, the eggs, which can be made to order, are fresh from Hill and Hollow’s own mixed flock.
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To make the holiday more enjoyable and less stressful for families, many local restaurants are having Easter brunches featuring countless food options.
SARGASSO This year Sargasso will offer an a la carte menu for its Easter brunch, according to employee Shaun Butler. “Normally we actually do a buffet for Easter, but we decided to do something a lit-
HILL AND HOLLOW Located on Beechurst Avenue, Hill and Hollow will have its brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu features many
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tle different since we have been offering brunch for the last several months,� Butler said. The menu has yet to be released as the restaurant’s chefs are deciding on final details. Reservations are recommended since a high attendance is expected. Guests can make reservations by calling 304-554-0100 or online at sargassomorgantown.com. “We are booking up pretty quickly,� Butler said.
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This will be Clubhouse Grill’s first ever Easter brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The restaurant, which opened last May, will offer slow-roasted prime rib, glazed ham, Tuscan shrimp, grilled chicken and pasta primavera along with many sides, salads and desserts. The cost is $24.95 for adults, $10.95 for kids, and children ages four and under eat for free. Reservations are recommended.
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From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. families can also visit Lakeview Resort. The buffet will feature traditional brunch items, salads, hand-carved ham and steak, as well as an omelet and waffle station. Children can participate in an Easter egg hunt, interactive Candyland and get their pictures taken with the Easter bunny. The cost is $28.95 for adults and $23.95 for senior citizens. Children ages 6-12 can eat for $13.95 and children five and
under are free. Reservations, which are required, can be made by calling 304-594-1111.
YESTERDAY’S Located in Northpointe Plaza, Yetserday’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet is $25 for adults and $12 for kids and features 14 different items, including eggs, bacon, French toast, stuffed shells, fruit and much more. The restaurant typically serves around 150 people every Easter.
Joi n us f or a mouthwatering a la carte menu full of tasty features & crafty Sarg asso libations. For Reservations: 304.554.0100 sargassomorgantown.com
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OPINION
OPINION | 5
An open letter to the teachers of West Virginia BY BRANDON RIDGELY OPINION EDITOR
When you trace back the success stories of the world, you’ll often find a central aspect that they all share: a motivator. Oftentimes that motivator is a teacher. West Virginia as a state faces many issues across the board. Poverty, a declining population, a crippling opioid epidemic, incredibly high obesity rates and some of the worst off education in the country just for starters. But that is not in the slightest a fault of the wonderful teachers we have here in the mountain state; teachers that come here to work for a place that’s bottom five in the country when it comes to paying them. As a state, West Virginia is far from the kindest to its teachers, and it clearly shows. West Virginia faces some vital gaps in its education system, sorely lacking for qualified teachers to take up vacant or substituted positions all over the state. We simply don’t offer the salary to attract these teachers, and even have a hard time keeping our graduates once they get degrees here because of it. But some teachers, despite all of the negatives, make sacrifices in their careers to go to work every day helping the future of
“We cut benefits and department funding but somehow expect numbers to improve, while putting all of the burden on our underpaid teachers to take up the slack. And many do.” West Virginia succeed. They don’t get the gratitude they deserve. We can even see it today. Governor Jim Justice proposed a 2 percent raise for the state’s teachers, a move in the right direction but still not even significant enough to get us where we need to be. Then state legislature pushed through a budget that conveniently didn’t include this concession, adding even more cuts to education. We cut benefits and department funding but somehow expect numbers to improve, while putting all of the burden on our underpaid teachers to take up the slack. And many do. When it comes down to even the nuts and bolts of education—the basics like pencils, paper, books and more—our teachers step up time and time again making sure students have what they need to succeed in and even beyond the classroom. Teachers often take from their own pockets to do so. While they are given budgets, $150 simply doesn’t stretch across supplies for an entire year. When teachers aren’t frantically applying
for outside grants to fund bare necessities for their classroom, they often find themselves paying the difference. All in an effort to educate the next generation of doctors, computer programmers and lawyers while receiving some of the worst pay rates in the country to do so. Teachers also often work many more hours than their paycheck might have you believe. The hours it takes to write up effective lesson plans well-paced for a specific class, get that classroom ready to benefit students when they return to it, and the amount of trainings alongside all that means teachers are putting in plenty more hours than just the day in the classroom. It’s about time they got the credit for it. So to the teachers in West Virginia: thank you for committing to the youth of an area that perhaps needs you more than most. You are the underappreciated frontline to a fight every single day against ignorance, poor circumstances and apathy. You motivate, you teach and at times you even save. We thank you for it.
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 12, 2017
The DA Eats Easter traditions at home and abroad BY ISABELLA TENNANT DA EATS BLOGGER
Easter is both a symbol of spring and heralds the arrival of warm weather. Over the years, the holiday has transformed into a feast separate from religion or nationality. Despite style and local differences, food has always remained central to celebrating Easter. Here is a look at Easter dishes common in both America and abroad: Familiar to many Americans is the ham served at Easter dinner. Whether prepared by a family member or served at a restaurant, ham is considered a staple Easter dish. Most people cook storebought ham and add a glaze to change the flavor of the meat. Though pork is the most popular meat, lamb and chicken are sometimes prepared instead. Australia In contrast to America, Australia doesn’t recognize the Easter bunny, as rabbits are an introduced species on the continent and have done much harm. Instead, Aus-
tralians use the image of the bilby, an endangered species similar in appearance to a rabbit. Bunnies might not be popular down under, but desserts certainly are, as evident by the hot cross buns many Australians consume around Easter holiday. Hot cross buns are a type of pastry containing dry fruit. A cross is placed on top of each bun while the pastry remains traditional and delicious. France As a predominantly Catholic country, Easter is a prominent holiday in France. Chocolates for the
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Chocolate fish are a popular Easter delicacy in France.
celebration are just as popular in France as in America, though the chocolates are shaped like fish more often than bunnies. This stems from a tradition called poisson d’avril, meaning “April fish.” Beyond variations in the holiday symbols, the French eat roast lamb, or l’agneau, on Easter Day rather than ham. Lamb is in season during this time in France, and is both a practical and
fish (such as herring) and sliced meats or cheese. However, the definitive nature of a Danish Easter is the alcohol. Most people in Denmark drink beer or schnapps, but in celebration of Easter, many breweries make a special brew just for the holiday.
erlands often spend Easter morning hunting for eggs that are later incorporated into baked goods. Traditionally, this refers to breads and cakes, which are still popular today. One such bread is the paasstol, which is a loaf filled with raisins and almond paste.
Netherlands If the Danish are fond of Easter eggs, the Dutch adore them. Children in the Neth-
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delicious dish. Denmark Unlike Australia and its denouncement of the Easter bunny, Denmark is a proud supporter of the Easter egg. Food during the holiday season often consists of eggs served in many ways, as well as general spring food like chicken and vegetables. Easter lunch in Denmark tends to be a very traditional Danish lunch with types of
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8 | PROFESSORS
WVU rates its professors Whether out of spite or to simply help others choose their classes, Rate My Professors is used by college students to inform others of what a professor is truly like if they so choose to take their course. The site allows students to leave comments and rate their instructors on a scale of 1-5 in the categories of “easiness,” “helpfulness,” “clarity,” the rater’s “interest” in the class prior to taking it and
the degree of “textbook use” in the course. Raters may also include the grade they received in the course and the professor’s “hotness,” if they choose. The DA spoke to some of the top-rated professors at WVU about what they believe makes them a good professor, and how they feel about the review site.
Department: College of Business and Economics Classes: Principles of Accounting (ACCT 201) and Survey of Accounting (BUSA 202)
Q. How do you make your class a different experience for students? A. “I have implemented (iClickers) in the classroom. Students stay more engaged because they are expected to respond. When we’re in the classroom I have students work together and go over problems, that’s when you need help, when you’re working problems, because it’s more applied… I’ve been doing this for 26 years and you’re used to lecturing students, with this method, I’m more on the sidelines. It’s been an evolution for me, but I really like it.” Q. How would you describe your teaching technique? A. “I provide a lot of assessments because unless there is something due they tend to put things off. I’m also teaching freshman and they’re not used to having to study for exams, I provide assessments to help them learn the material and prevent them from procrastinating so they’re successful.”
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Q. What sets you apart as a professor? A. “I have done years of work for outside publishers, a lot of writing. In doing so, I’ve had exposure to various ways of teaching and I’ve been able to pick and choose the better parts and put them together.” Q. What is your opinion on Rate My Professors? A. “I think we tend to get the extremes on Rate My Professors… If you get these that say ‘Oh, she’s great I love her,’ and others that say ‘I hate her,’ they’re both having the same experience. You have to take it with a grain of salt. It’s a source, but it’s better to talk to your peers and get reviews from them. You don’t know the motivation of the students doing the reviews on Rate My Professors. As a professor sometimes it hurts to read those comments, but it’s fair, it’s an opinion.”
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WVU classes worth a glance While the end goal of college is to earn a degree and land a job, the four-ormore years also present a great environment for people to try new things and get out of their comfort zones. Aside from the basics like English 101 and Geology 101, WVU offers plenty of classes to help round out the college experience. Be sure to check out these classes as you’re registering for next semester: Orientation to Scuba (PE 179) 1 Hour Introduction to beginning knowledge and skills in scuba diving. Service Dog Training (A&VS 276) 3 Hours Application of current principles, theory, and practices for training service dogs. Non-Major Ceramics (ART 102) 3 Hours The course is designed to teach basic ceramic skills associated with beginning pottery. Emphasis is on throwing techniques, trimming, handle attachment, basic ceramic design, glazing and studio practices. The Art of Andy Warhol (ARHS 388) 3 Hours Overview of the ground-breaking and controversial art of Andy Warhol. Close examination of his work in the context of the 1960’s Pop Art movement and recent contemporary art. Print, Propaganda, and Art (ARHS 385) 3 Hours Survey of the history of printing, printmaking, and other forms of imaging in the western world from earliest printed materials to present. Theoretical implications of image reproduction also considered.
Department: Biology
ELIZABETH THOMAS
Classes: General Biology (BIO 102) and Environmental Biology (BIO 105)
Q. How do you make your class a different experience for students? A. “I really enjoy what I teach and I’ve heard from students that sometimes that makes a difference, that my enthusiasm rubs off on some of them.”
Q. What sets you apart as a professor? A. “I think that most professors I know are trying very hard to do their best and get information across and have students excel in the class. I see us all striving toward the same thing: clear info and having students do as well as they possibly can.”
Q. How would you describe your teaching technique? A. “Well because I teach non-majors, I try to find things that are relevant to them, that they will use in the future and that they actually need to know. I try to find images and stories that will help explain content and info so that it is accessible and interesting to them so they can apply it.”
Q. What is your opinion on Rate My Professors? A. “I don’t really know much about it. I know from my advisees that they will refer to it when choosing which class to take. So I do know that it’s out there, but I don’t really have an opinion on it.”
Floral Design (HORT 251) 3 Hours Basic course in flower arrangement to cover occasions for the home and retail flower shop. Vines to Wines (HORT 310) 2 Hours Introduction and overview of the principles underlying present-day grape and wine production with special emphasis on origins, botany, appreciation, historical and cultural significance. Ballroom Dance (DANC 250) 1 Hour Introduction to popular ballroom dancing. Styles will range from fox trot, waltz and swing to Latin dances.
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Q. How do you make your class a different experience for students? A. “I think my goal has always been to create an environment that brings things that are relevant to students into the class so it’s never out of date, boring or in a context that they don’t understand. So I use examples from pop culture, from the material culture they understand.” Q. How would you describe your teaching technique? A. “My teaching philosophy is to engage them. I don’t like to hear my own voice so I try to get them to participate and provide a context for everything. So I expect their contributions on a daily basis as much as I do mine. I say a lot about how the classroom is an environment that requires them to be at their best and me to be at my best.”
NEWS | 9 Department: Sociology and Anthropology Classes: Introduction to Sociology (SOCA 101), Social Problems of Contemporary America (SOCA 207) and Sexuality and Society (SOCA 226)
What makes a good professor? Students share their thoughts on what makes a professor stand out:
Q. What is your opinion on Rate My Professors? A. “I think it’s horrible, I don’t ever look at it... It’s either the people that absolutely love me or absolutely hate me. It’s not a reliable or valid assessment of my abilities, teaching effectiveness or what my class is.”
Department: Chemistry Classes: Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM 110) and Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM 115)
“What makes a great teacher stand out to me is when you can tell they have such an enthusiasm and a passion for what they’re teaching... That’s what sticks out to me, when you can tell they love their job.” —Adriana Herrera, sophomore psychology student from Logan, WV
Q. What sets you apart as a professor? A. “I think one of the things students like about me is that I’m not afraid to challenge status quo. I’m not afraid to voice my opinions about certain things. I challenge them to formulate their own opinions. I think a lot of students look at that like I’m trying to force my opinion on them… Many students in the past have said ‘You helped me form my opinion by forcing me to listen to yours.’ I try to create an environment where they are strengthening their views and values in the context of what I’m presenting to them.”
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“I think a good teacher is someone who is fair and organized. I’m all about a nice, fair system. I think what stands out is you can kind of tell just having teachers over the years which ones wants to be there.” —Eric Bonar, junior biochemistry student from Wheeling, WV
What makes a good student? Q. How do you make your class a different experience for students? A. “When I was in chemistry, I was a B student. I recognize what it is to struggle in a course. I also remember when teachers made it a little bit scary. So I decided whenever I took this job 19 years ago, I was going to make it as fun as I could, as interactive and interesting as I could and try to make it as unintimidating as possible. I always try to have a good time in class and make sure everyone else does when I can.” Q. How would you describe your teaching technique? A. “I am definitely an old school, chalk-on-the-board kind of guy… I try to give examples for any and all disciplines. All parts of chemistry are things you can use moving forward… I talk a lot about in class is understanding the difference between studying and learning. What got you successful grades in high school definitely doesn’t work in college. We ask more of you and expect you to do more on your own… There’s nobody who takes my class that
doesn’t recognize that I’m passionate about teaching and This issue has centered around the way students rate profesI’m passionate about what it is that I’m teaching that day.” sors, but what makes a successful student? Q. What sets you apart as a professor? A. “I am completely and totally willing to do things unexpected and sort of make a fool of myself a little bit to do something that’s memorable...I’m always engaged and always up in class. I feel like that’s part of my job, I go in there and it’s a little bit of a performance every time I teach. If you’re laughing, you’re going to be engaged and we’re always laughing in class.” Q. What is your opinion on Rate My Professors? A. “I like the whole idea of it, I guess if you could make it as troll-proof as possible, that would be great… In the end it’s hard for me to say I don’t like it at all because everybody likes positive reinforcement and I was always pretty happy with my ratings whenever I looked at them, so I’ll take it. If this makes more people take my class, great.”
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“Someone who has a good work ethic, has a desire to learn and is motivated to be the best they can be.” —Nancy Lynch, College of Business and Economics “My best students are the ones that are interested in the content and not so interested in their final grade. (They) allow themselves to be curious about the content, apply it to their daily lives and ask questions.” —Elizabeth Thomas, Biology “It’s a student that comes to class every day prepared. They’re attentive, taking notes and contributing. The easiest thing to do is come to class.” —Daniel Brewster, Sociology “I think it’s passion… I like students that are willing to try new things with the classes they take. I especially like students who aren’t intimidated that you’re their professor.” —Mark Schraf, Chemistry
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 12, 2017
CULTURE
WVU puppetry program one of three in nation Summer beer brewing course to be offered at WVU BY EMILY ZEKONIS
ASSOCIATE CULTURE EDITOR
WVU offers a variety of majors and programs but puppetry may top as the most unique. The Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree program in puppetry is only offered at three universities in the nation, and WVU is one of them. “I came to WVU as a freshman acting major in 2006,” said Kevin Smith, one of the two puppetry students at the University. “I discovered puppetry after one semester and decided to switch because it seemed fun.” The program has been around for approximately 40 years and has seen hundreds of graduates, but there is always low enrollment. However, participation does not affect the strength of the program and its students. Smith was enrolled in the program for three years before taking a break and joining the military, but the call to his art
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The curriculum includes a mix of theater courses focused on wide variety of concepts including creation and design of puppets, stage voice, costuming and technical production aspects of theater. “My favorite puppet I have ever created, the Kemit the Frog to my Jim Henson, is Yeti,” Smith said. “He’s a huge abominable snowman, I made him here in this program.”
While the program has always been small, students interact with a wide variety of other majors, including those within the Creative Arts College, education and students in the English Department during their study of children’s literature. The community surrounding the art in the working world is tightknit, and Smith assures that puppetry is a very secure career field, since there are very few professionals in the show business. “My favorite thing about puppetry is that we are very selfless. We are hardly ever known because if you’re seen, you’re doing it wrong,” Smith said. “We create an entire character, body, voice, accent and all. It’s unlike acting where you are someone playing a character, you create the entire character yourself. ” The program has gone through many changes over the years, including being under the supervision of a new professor, Mary McClung.
BY ERIN DRUMMOND CULTURE EDITOR
For those looking to create their own buzz this summer, WVU has a course for that. David Davis, WVU teaching assistant professor of horticulture, will be hosting a three-credit “Basic Beer Brewing” course over the summer. Space is limited to 18 students and most of the classes will meet at Morgantown Brewing Company located downtown on University Avenue. “Brewing is a science and an art,” Davis said. “I’ve enjoyed brewing and drinking beer for decades, it is a very exciting subject for me.” Students will study several beer styles including ales, lagers, pale ales, stouts, wheat beers, pilsners, bocks and sour beers, and learn about how they are brewed. Topics of brewing terminology and changes in the industry and process, including the current trend away from the mega breweries toward microbreweries and craft beers, will also be covered. “The craft beer brewing and microbrewery craze, is still in full swing,” Davis said. During week two, students enrolled will make a
batch of beer to be sampled by the end of the course. “Beer has to begin with decent water,” Davis said. “Then, besides barley, hops and yeast, many things can be added such as spices, fruit, nuts and coffee.” There will also be some tastings for students of age, as well as a discussion with a Morgantown Brewing Company employee about pairing beer with food and cooking with beer, a bit different than the popular “Vines to Wines” class also taught by Davis. “The wine course is set up to teach sensory evaluation of wine, old world vs new world wines and has a major tasting component each class, ” Davis said. “The beer course focuses more on ingredients, the brewing process and styles of beer.” The special topics course will be hosted by the horticulture department and will run from 6 to 8:50 p.m. for six consecutive Thursday nights May 18 through June 22.
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In his 48 years at WVU, Hota GangaRao has been perfecting a process to preserve existing bridges, rather than tear them down. The procedure has led to the rehabilitation of nearly 30 bridges across the state, and he says it could help many more. GangaRao spoke to Managing Editor Jennifer Gardner about the process and what makes it safer and more cost efficient. Q. How do bridges in West Virginia compare to the rest of the country? A. About 1,250 bridges—or about 17 percent—are classified as structurally deficient. This means one or more of the components of the bridge, such as a deck or a beam, is considered to be in poor shape. We are definitely facing very serious, underlying issues to not only maintain bridges but to upgrade bridges as needed. For example, West Virginia has the highest rate of decline of any state in the country with regards to bridge deterioration. In addition to the deficient bridges, we have approximately 1,400 bridges, roughly 15-20 percent, classified as “functionally obsolete.” This means that these 1,400 bridges do not meet design standards in terms of common practices, such as the lane width, bridge clearances, the road curvatures, and things of that nature. So we have in addition to 1,250 that are structurally deficient, we have approximately 1,400 bridges that require to have some modifications to minimize accidents. Q. Why is it better to rehabilitate a bridge, rather than tearing it down and rebuilding it? A. There are several reasons. One of the most important ones is cost effectiveness. We can do it between one-third to half the cost of replacement, and bring it to original design standards. Two, we can do it quicker and three, in a safer manner. We can, if needed, increase or exceed the original design capacities of the structure using more modern rehab techniques. This is a very safe mechanism we believe very strongly about, because the kind of rehabs we are talking about will not jeopardize the existing strength materials. Q. Can you tell me about a project you’ve worked on in West Virginia? A. We did a bridge south of Huntington for
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the Army Corps at about 25 percent of the cost of reconstructing a new bridge through our rehab program. Another was a major bridge in Huntington. Again, we brought it to safe design levels using some of our rehab techniques and we did it fairly quickly and in the safest possible manner without any traffic interruptions or any other kind of user inconveniences. Q. How do you repair a bridge conveniently without affecting traffic? A. More often than not, we do not have to shut down traffic, that’s the beauty of it. For example, we can reinforce a structure underneath through some of the wrapping technologies that we’ve developed using carbon or glass with high-grade resin systems that will bond and create kind of a protective skintight mechanism on the existing deteriorating outer surfaces. Q. Besides safety, how can structurally deficient bridges affect our state? A. We need to keep improving bridges in the future at a faster rate, and if we don’t, not only will our productivity suffer, but businesses will constantly question the ability to have efficient business running in West Virginia. Q. Do you think that there’s a way to speed up the process of fixing bridges in the state? A. We believe the answer is yes. I’m not trying to say that all 1,250 bridges that are considered deficient can be rehabilitated with some of the techniques we have talked about, but at a very minimum we believe about one-third to half of them can be fixed. That would not only save a lot of money but also it would quickly allow us to rehab and bring these bridges back to safe design levels.
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Junior college players make their mark at WVU BY NEEL MADHAVAN SPORTS WRITER
FOOTBALL One look at West Virginia’s spring depth chart, and one of the things that jumps out is the number of former junior college players on the roster. In recent years, a number of JUCO transfers have come through the program and gone on to become key players. According to offensive line coach Joe Wickline, filling a personnel need and expanding the player pool for recruiting are two of the primary reasons to target and bring in JUCO players. “I think the bigger advantage is that (JUCO transfers) are 19, 20 years old,” Wickline said. “Any time you’re 17, 18 and now you’re 19 or 20 walking up in here, that’s the biggest thing, I think. Some junior colleges are bigger than others, and some high school places are pretty good. But bottom line, it just expands the pool.” In 2013, former WVU players Mario Alford, Dreamius Smith and Kevin White came through the JUCO ranks and arrived at WVU as juniors, then went on to have breakout years as seniors during the 2014 season. This year, the Mountaineers boast a crop of former JUCO players that are expected to contribute and even start come the fall. Most of them are on the defensive side of the ball. On the offensive side, running back Justin Crawford is the notable name of this year’s
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Justin Crawford races up the sideline during the Mountaineers 35-32 victory over BYU on Sept. 24, 2016. crop of JUCO players, as he is the top returning rusher in the Big 12 Conference, amassing 1,184 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns during the 2016 season for the Mountaineers. He arrived in Morgantown last spring from Northwest Mississippi Community College after helping lead the Rangers to their first junior college national championship since 1992. Crawford said he was already well prepared for the level of competition at the Division I-level when he came to WVU. “I knew right off the bat that I was going to have to compete,” Crawford said. “I knew I would have to produce and stuff like that. Just knowing that pushed myself to be ready and more prepared for it.” Like Crawford, Elijah Battle arrived in Morgantown in the spring of 2016 along with fellow defensive back Kyzir White. In the depth chart that WVU
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WVU wide receiver Mario Alford hauls in a touchdwon pass in a Mountaineer loss Kevin White takes a deep pass toward the endzone during the Mountaineers 4533 defeat against Oklahoma on Sept. 9 2014. to the Sooners on Sept. 9, 2014. released at the beginning of spring practice, Battle was listed as one of the two starting cornerbacks, along with another former JUCO transfer Mike Daniels. Prior to spring practice, WVU signed eight new JUCO players for the 2017 season. Two noteworthy names from that group are linebacker Quondarius Qualls and defensive lineman Ezekiel Rose.
“We’re moving guys around, trying to get a good feel. But Quondarius right now is feeling his way through this thing,” said defensive coordinator Tony Gibson. “It’s very important for him to have a good summer and a good fall camp, and get him comfortable before the live bullets start flying.” Qualls went to the same junior college as Crawford, recording 122 tackles and 19.5
“Some junior colleges are bigger than
others, and some high school places are pretty good. But bottom line, it just expands the pool. ” - Joe Wickline, WVU Offensive Line Coach sacks during his two seasons playing for the Rangers. “I really like the way he plays,” Gibson said about Qualls. “He’s a strong kid. He
can run obviously, the biggest thing with him is he’s going to be a guy on the third down package that we can utilize in a lot of different ways.”
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Benefits of the rare Sports Journalism Program BY CHRIS JACKSON SPORTS EDITOR
Few colleges offer a program that benefits students hoping to break into the sports industry. That program is Sports Journalism, which is offered at a select number of universities across the country. Notable places on the list include Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Oklahoma State University, where I talked to students from both places. While talking to students at each of those two schools, the benefits are endless. Sports are their passion, so why not put your focus on studying them? Arizona State At Arizona State, a school with a renowned Journalism program, the Sports Journalism aspect provides opportunities students may not receive at schools with strictly a Journalism program, no matter how well-rated it may be. Students do the already beneficial experiences at places like WVU—student newspaper, radio, broadcasts and some sports classes—but added with that are more reporting opportunities tailored specifically to athletics. At ASU, Sports Journalism students must take rigorous coursework, providing a clear understanding as to why the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism is so highly thought of. One of those difficult courses is Grammar for Journalists, an introductory level class to help journalism majors master the essentials of grammar.
The sports journalism major made the decision so much easier. Knowing that there are required classes specific to the field of sports journalism like sports reporting and sports videography are great. —Nicholas Badders, Freshman Sports Journalism Student at Arizona State University “I can see the usefulness of a class like Grammar for Journalists,” said ASU freshman Nicholas Badders. “If you are unable to pass with a B or higher after taking the class twice, you cannot stay in the Cronkite School. This is a program that takes its material seriously.” Badders, from Livermore, CA, knew ASU was right for him. He saw just how recognizable and distinguished the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism was when he applied. And he especially noticed the Sports Journalism degree, a big part of his decision to spend four years in Arizona. “The sports journalism major made the decision so much easier,” Badders said. “Knowing that there are required classes specific to the field of sports journalism like sports reporting and sports videography are great.” Although those classes Badders mentioned are offered across the country, it’s the other things one can accomplish at ASU that stand out. The school requires students to have a professional/ internship experience class before they can graduate, where students go in twice a week to complete those hours. When the school added the degree a few years ago, they
added the Phoenix Sports Bureau. Students who choose to work there in the spring are assigned to cover Spring Training, with a number of teams playing in the Cactus League in Arizona before the regular season begins. Those who cover Spring Training are assigned to follow one—or maybe multiple—teams for a publication for the team’s website or the Cactus League wire website. Despite Badders not having the chance to do this yet as a freshman, he hopes to be the next in line to cover Spring Training as a junior or senior. “Those that I’ve talked to that have covered Spring Training have found it very useful and a great experience,” Badders said. Oklahoma State Oklahoma State, similar to Arizona State, draws in students from many regions due to the unique program it offers. One of those is Nathan Ruiz, a senior from Reno, NV, who is set to work as an associate reporter for MLB. com covering the San Diego Padres after he graduates this spring. He, like many others, headed to the Midwest because of the degree. “I came to Oklahoma State specifically for the Sports Media program,” Ruiz said. “At
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the time I was trying to choose a school, Oklahoma State was basically the only Division 1/ FBS/Power 5 school I could find that offered a degree.” Its Sports Media program is the largest stand-alone sports media major in the world, according to the website, offering classes ranging from Electronic Sports Reporting, Sports Information Productions to Sports in the Newsroom. While it doesn’t offer Spring Training coverage due to its differing location compared to ASU, the program offers many different career paths for those aspiring to work in sports. Ruiz even mentioned having classes with some athletic assistants, making his job to work with the athletic department as a journalist easier. But as the classes are beneficial, it’s the fact of working alongside those passionate
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about the same things Ruiz are. OSU provides many different clubs—Sports Media Club, Associated Press Sports Editors, etc. And the University also hosts the Sports Media Camp over the summer for high school students interested in
the industry. “We all had similar interests (sports) and goals (working in sports),” Ruiz said. “Even as we got older and shifted into our specific tracks (journalism, production and strat comm/PR) we still benefited each other.”
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WVU records shutout, continues working through process BY JOEL NORMAN SPORTS WRITER
MEN’S SOCCER After recording eight shutouts in the fall, West Virginia followed last season’s theme by shutting out Alderson-Broadus, 3-0, at a damp Dick Dlesk Stadium on Tuesday night thanks to goals from midfielders Joey Piatczyc, Albert Andres-Llop and Ethan Shim. Dark, ghastly clouds invaded the pitch only 11 minutes into Tuesday’s match. The lightning and heavy rain caused a 40 minute delay and forced the game to end at 9:42. Don’t think that WVU head coach Marlon LeBlanc wasn’t his usual animated self just because it was an exhibition game in front of a sparse, wet crowd. “If we let opportunities go to work and to coach, then we end up with the same results and we want to be a better team,” LeBlanc said. “There’s certain standards that we can’t sacrifice. I
think our guys know and when I get up and I start jumping after them on certain things, they know that those are the areas that they can’t make mistakes in.” Indeed, LeBlanc could be heard from across the stadium harping on his players for the same mistakes that he will harp on them for in the fall. Tuesday’s game was business as usual for WVU even though the Mountaineers don’t play meaningful games for another four months. “The spring is more about a process than results,” LeBlanc said. “It’s nice to get the results to go along with the process. This was our second game in three days and we play another Saturday, which will be three in seven days so the plan today was to get a lot of different guys a lot of opportunities to play so that we’re well rested enough to play a third game in seven days.” One of those players to get an opportunity was Shim, who will be a sophomore this fall. Shim capped off the scoring in the 77th
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WVU midfielder Joey Piatczyc pushes the offensive tempo during the 2016 regular season. minute Tuesday with a score as the Mountaineers clustered the box and found Shim uncovered. As a freshman, Shim played 10 games, but did not start any. LeBlanc said he wants to give players like Shim extensive playing time in the spring. “It’s more just about opportunity, experience because this is now the time that we get to coach,” LeBlanc said. “In the fall, it’s just about playing and re-
covering, playing and recovering because the schedule is so condensed and there’s so many games in so little time. Now, we’ve had three months of just practicing to kind of give guys opportunities and now it’s time for them to put the practice into play.” Piatczyc opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with an unexpected goal-scoring opportunity. After moving up field, Piatczyc
was bodied to the ground; no foul was called. After the Mountaineers had a shot blocked, the ball bounced just outside the goaltender’s box right to Piatczyc, who was just getting up. Shim one-timed a shot to the back-left corner of the goal and put WVU on the board. In the 53rd minute, WVU benefitted from a blunder by Alderson-Broaddus keeper Ben Johnson. As the Mountaineers
advanced the ball, Johnson came out of the net to receive a bouncing ball. Johnson leaped for it, but Andres-Llop headed to Johnson’s right into open space. Jad Arslan settled the ball and found Andres-Llop, who whisked the ball over Johnson’s head and into the open net. WVU forward Rushawn Larmond did not score, despite four quality scoring chances, three within five minutes. In the 24th minute, Larmond tried to head a centering feed on net, but sent it over Johnson and the goal. Three minutes later, Larmond received a breakout pass and split two defenders as he entered the box, but his low shot attempt rolled out of play to the left of Johnson. Larmond’s best chance to score came in the 36th minute, when he made a sliding attempt to score on Arslan’s centering pass, but pushed it wide left. Jose Santos got the start in goal for WVU. Santos did not face a shot until the 81st minute; it was the only shot he faced all game.
WVU searches for consistency through tough schedule BY MATT GOLD SPORTS WRITER
TENNIS The WVU tennis team is faltering at this point in the season. Junior Habiba Shaker is still dealing with an ankle injury that has kept her out of the last four matches and the team has dropped its last eight matches, including the last six without recording a point. This team needs to find some form of consistency in order to finish off the season strong.
Some of the recent struggles may have been in part of the scheduling and the difficulty that the Big 12 Conference holds. Five of WVU’s last eight losses came against teams ranked in the Top 30 (Kansas, Texas, Baylor, Texas Tech and TCU). It is important that the team as a whole, no matter the court position, consistently preforms well in matches. Ultimately, consistency—in any sport—is key to success. While there have been plenty of matches in which games—in both singles and doubles—have been close,
or gone to multiple sets, the Mountaineers haven’t been able to close the deal and secure any points. “We had a solid start today… unfortunately, we didn’t find a way to capitalize on our opportunities,” said WVU head coach Miha Lisac, following the loss Texas Tech on Sunday. There is a handful of underclassman on the team— six of the 11 are either freshman or sophomores. Some of the struggles may have to do with the inexperience of some of the team members. Whether there was an injury that forced players up the
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WVU junior Habiba Shaker lines up a serve. ranks to face opponents who are more highly ranked. Or, more likely, they are competing well in their respec-
tive match, but their opponent is older and knows how to close out a set in order to gain a point.
That will come with time, however. The underclassmen should be learning how to do this from the juniors and seniors on the team. In a few seasons down the road, the WVU tennis team should be more competitive in match play. The Mountaineers have definitely provided some fight and competition this season, but it has not been enough to show for anything. In order to have it show up in the record, consistency is a key part in that. We’ll see if WVU can finish off the season on a high note this weekend.
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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 1BR 5-min walk to downtown campus. $475/mth. 304-288-2499. SOUTH PARK-PRIVATE 2BR 1BTH APARTMENT. Central heat/air. New Carpet. Washer/dryer included. Free off-street parking. $800/mth (garbage included), +utilities. Security deposit waived with acceptable credit check. Pets negotiable with extra deposit. Call or text Ryan at 304-216-9822
NEAR EVANSDALE -LAW SCHOOL
All Utilities Included! Cable - Internet Washer / Dryer Parking Central Heat and Air Walk in Closets Dishwasher / Microwave Private Balconies 24 Hr Emergency Maintenance On Site Management Modern Fire Safety Features Furnished Optional On Inter-campus Bus Route
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www.benttreecourt.com 2BR NICELY FURNISHED. Fully carpeted, very large rooms, utilities included. 10min walk to campus. Off-street parking. deck, large lawn. 304-296-7641 2BR NICE APARTMENT, W/D. All utilities included. Parking, No pets. $750/mth. Your Mother would approve. 304-288-2109
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 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 with all utilities, base cable and marked personal parking space included. No pets. Call 304-376-1894 or 304-288-0626
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3 bedroom New Kitchen New carpet Off Street Parking - Included Pet Friendly 24 Hr. Maintenance/Security $360 per person unfurnished with w/d $400 per person furnished with w/d
419 McLane Ave Apt 4 ♦ 2 bedroom ♦ $375 per person unfurnished $415 per person furnished ♦ Laundry room across hall ♦ Off Street Parking - included ♦ 24 Hr. Maintenance/Security Our convenient locations put you exactly where you want to be…
NOW LEASING MAY 2017 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms * Pets Welcome * 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance * Next to Football Stadium & Hospital * Free Wireless Internet Cafe * State of the Art Fitness Center * Recreation Area Includes Direct TV’s, ESPN, NFL NBA, MLB, Packages * Mountain Line Bus Every 15 Minutes
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NEED TO FOCUS ON YOUR STUDIES? 3room apartment. All utilities plus cable TV/wi-fi/printer, laundry. $700/mth. Easy access to campus. 304-290-7104 NEAR MARIO’S FISHBOWL. Quiet 2BR, W/D, Parking. Well suited for couple. $500/mth plus utilities & deposit. 304-594-3705
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NOW RENTING 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6BR Apartments on Prospect and Spruce for 2017-2018. Contact Nick: 304292-1792 1BR APARTMENT ON BEECHURST. Available Now. $580/per month. 304-290-4468
LARGE HOUSE FOR RENT, Downtown. $1800/plus utilities. 304-6855210 or 304-685-6565
3BR, 2Bth ON BATTELE. Available Now. $750 ($250/per person) plus utilities. 304-290-4468 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
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304-599-6376. NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS and HOUSES. Most utilities included. Off-Street parking/on-site laundry. www.mywvuhome.com for pictures or Call: 304-288-2052
GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATION. Great Rates, 1, 2, & 3BR. Leases starting in May. Off-Street Parking, 304685-6859 2 & 3BR APARTMENTA. Newly remodeled. Downtown, May to May lease. Call for viewing. 304-6855210 or 304-685-6565
PRICE REDUCED! Next to Campus. 3 or 6BR. Utilities, W/D included. $398/person. 12mth Lease. 304292-5714 RICHWOOD PROPERTIES. Has 2 & 3BR houses/apartments. Downtown. $645/per bedroom, includes parking and utilities per bedroom. Call: 304692-0990 STEWART STREET APARTMENTS, 1BR, walk to class, DW, Microwave, W/D, free wi-fi, free parking. No Pets. $665. 304-692-9296
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304-322-1112 • Houses • 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments $500 - $900 per month
LARGE 3BR AVAILBLE IN MAY. 5/ minute walk to downtown-campus. Large porch. Parking included. W/D. $340/mth + utlil. 304-2882499 or sjikic@yahoo.com
BEVERLY AVENUE APARTMENTS. Live in a house not a high rise. 2, 3 & 4BR, W/D, AC, Off Street parking SOUTH PARK, New Kitchen, D/W, available. Pets Considered. Available 1BR, $650/mth. 2BR $725/mth. No 5-20-17. 304-282-0136 3BR, 21/2BTH TOWNHOUSE. WalkPets. 724-557-2511 ing distance to Hospitals/Stadium/ Suncrest Town Center. Lots of ameDUPLEX STRUCTURE. 813 Louise nities. Perfect for family or Grad Stu- 225 & 227 JONES AVENUE. 1 to Avenue. Nice family Neighborhood. 4BR. Excellent condition & spacious. Conveniently located between dent. $1500/mth. 740-525-0257 $300/each + utilities. No Pets! FREE downtown and Evansdale. $750/all HIGHLAND RENTALS, 2BR Apart- RENT ONE MONTH. FREE PARKING utilities included. 304-676-0930 or ments. $595/plus electric. Pets Con- 12 MONTHS. 304-685-3457 email: andrew@smithcpapllc.com sidered. Close to both hospitals and the New Holiday Inn. Affordable and LUXURY TOWNHOUSE. Central Air, 2BR, 2BTH W/D, Locast Ave. Minutes ready now or May 2017. Call/text W/D, New Kitchen/Bath, Alarm Sys- walk to Downtown. Lease, No Pets. 304-582-9320, or email: mcclure- tem. Porch, Garage. No Pets. $1100/ $500, 304-983-2529 or 304-694smith@comcast.net mth. 724-557-2511 2306
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