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After three months of summer internships, classes, travel and relaxation, students are back in Morgantown to continue their experience at West Virginia University. In addition to returning students, the University is now home to a near 5,000 additional Mountaineers as the incoming freshman class is introduced to the family-like atmosphere at WVU. So, welcome back to returning Mountaineers, and welcome to new students. For those who are not familiar, The Daily Athenaeum, also known as The DA, is WVU’s student-run newspaper and has been ranked among the nation’s best college newspapers by the Princeton Review. The DA is published Monday through Friday and is circulated throughout the Downtown and Evansdale campuses and in some local businesses, so make picking up a copy your daily routine to keep up on current campus news. The DA consists of five sections in each regular edition: News, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, Opinion and Campus Connection. In addition to our print publication, The DA content is available online at www.thedaonline. com. To keep up on breaking news and information, follow us on twitter @dailyathenaeum, or like us on Facebook. The DA publishes an annual “welcome back” edition of the newspaper each fall, with this year’s edition being our Welcome Home Magazine. This magazine focuses on giving an inside view and an outlook of what this academic year is bringing. The edition also includes advice to incoming freshman and information on Morgantown and the University that may come in handy for those new to the area as well as those returning. As Morgantown appears to be its usual, construction-filled self, improvements and expansions are being made to the University, helping make WVU one of the best schools in the nation. The upcoming year is going to be a great one, and The DA staff is prepared to keep you up to date on University and local information. Welcome home, Mountaineers.
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A fresh, new school year awaits us. It has been a lonely, quiet summer in Morgantown without you. But on the flip side, your return means it will now take me two hours to drive across town. All kidding aside, to me, the start of the fall semester represents rejuvenation. It is that magical time when Mountaineers from all walks of life come together again as one in these hills we call home. It is a time when we forge our common goals into motion – to work smart and to play smart, to lift up our friends and community, to rise above all challenges and to ultimately achieve the American Dream. The start of the fall semester is, in fact, my favorite part of the year. And I hope you share this excitement with me. For those of you who are new to this campus – the sooner you explore it, the sooner you will fall in love with it. Take advantage of the scenic beauty, the academic offerings, the student life, the sports programs, the friendly people, the traditions and the pioneering spirit. If you are a returning upperclassman, you already know this. And as proud representatives of our Mountaineer nation, it is just as crucial to support the city of Morgantown. The community has so much to offer – from outdoor activities to unique restaurants to great cultural events and great people. Morgantown is continually ranked as one of the best small towns in America, and it only gets better and better. I hope everyone had a fantastic summer, and I hope you will have an even better fall semester. It is important that you strive to do your absolute very best at West Virginia University. Study hard. Learn all that you can. That is my expectation of you – that you become the very best student you can be. But I also want you to have a life outside the classroom where you can have great debates over pizza and join activities that feed your soul. This is your moment to become the person you were born to be. So, get out there my fellow Mountaineers. Take advantage of everything this great institution has to offer. And together, we will make West Virginia University one of the best universities in the country. What are you waiting for? Let’s go!
KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM TOP: President Gee walks through the crowd of new freshmen during the freshmen welcome last fall. LEFT: President Gee talks to the 2014 freshmen class last August. RIGHT: University President E. Gordon Gee is announced as the Interim President for WVU in December 2013.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION A letter from your student body president, George Capel To the incoming Mountaineers, It is my honor to welcome you to your new home at West Virginia University. While being in a new place can feel intimidating at first, know that you are already a part of the family and a new generation of Mountaineers that “Go First.” It’s not just a catchphrase - it’s a mentality that drives us forward. Mountaineers don’t wait for life to happen, we get out there and make things happen for ourselves. Each day, Mountaineers across the globe are making strides for our university and making a difference in the world at-large. This semester, you’ll be embarking on a journey and only you can decide where that journey will lead. There are 168 hours in a week, and you must choose how to spend them. Some of your time will be spent going to class, studying and meeting new friends. After that, your time can be spent making the most of your college experience and becoming part of the community that surrounds you. Getting involved in a student organization, club sport, or greek life is a great start. Although, you might decide to visit student employment to apply for a job or take on a role in public service through Student Government Association. Even something as simple as starting a new hobby or exploring the local shops and restaurants can add to a memorable experience. The possibilities are endless, and they’re all right here at WVU. Some people say that your college years will define you, but that isn’t the case. This is your time, and you have the chance to define your own college years. Remember, Mountaineers go first, and you are the student leaders of today. However, no matter what you choose to do, or where you plan to go tomorrow, you will forever be a Mountaineer. Good luck and have a great semester! Let’s Go Mountaineers! George W. Capel WVU Student Body President
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ALL PHOTOS BY KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM George Capel and Ashley Morgan descend the stairs in the Mountainlair before a debate amongst other presidential and vice presidential candidates.
TOP: The new SGA administration is sworn in on April 11, 2015. RIGHT: Amanda Hutchison cheers after learning her entire ticket won the 2015 SGA election. BELOW: Samantha Shimer cheers other members of The MAD Movement during a debate.
History was made Last year an entire ticket was voted into office for the Student Government Association after several years of split-party board of governors. All together there were 58 candidates running for a position on the board of governors and as athletic council members, but the 19 people voted in were from the Make a Difference, or MAD Movement. The 2015 SGA election was also the first time students had an option to vote straight-ticket while placing their votes. George Capel and Ashley Morgan will serve as the student body president and vice president respectively this year, and their governors are: Amanda Hutchinson, Amber Kaska, Blake Humphrey, Dustin Seabolt, Josh Watson, Julie Merow, Lauren Dirkman, Mac McIntyre, Madison Thompson, Samantha Shimer, Sean Fitzwater, Shani Waris, Shurman Riggans, Tori Moneyhun and Trevor Kiess and the athletic council representatives are Matt Ferrara and Summers Taylor. Each of these governors have a different platform including student crisis or mental health support, college and textbook affordability, LGBTQ advocacy, improved lighting on campus and Morgantown streets, dining service improvement, Mountaineer Special Olympics, sexual assault prevention and student organization connections. SGA holds meetings every week on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in E. Moore Hall. Students are always welcome to go meetings and participate, the BOG also accept SGA interns after the school year has begun.
Requesting a grant The SGA has made it very easy for students and student organizations to request a grant for a project or event. Now if you are interested in requesting a grant you can go to http://sga-grant.selfip.com/ and follow the links to log in and fill out the application. Since the new grant applying process has been put in place over 156 applications have been filed for grants.
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close for comfort. Load up on the deodorant before you come and throw on a light outfit. For accessories, consider taking sunglasses for the earlier sets, as well as the daytime parties. Pair your outfits with comfortable, sturdy shoes. Leave your old, ratty flip-flops at home and wear tennis shoes, Sperrys or sandals that strap to your feet. The last thing anyone wants to do is break a flip-flop in the middle of FallFest. High heels are also not a good idea. Not only will you be standing for hours, but trying to walk around that many people in heels is hard. Flats are recommended. The heat in Morgantown is usually unbearable, especially with the August humidity. Try to do your best to not care what you look like. A hair tie is a must have for FallFest. If you have long hair, there is a good chance that it is going to end up in a bun or ponytail by the end of the night. To avoid runny makeup, use waterproof eyeliner and mascara. Bags of any kind are not allowed at FallFest, and security will not permit anyone with a bag into the grounds. Small clutches and wristlets may be permitted but will be searched. Security will also confiscate any drugs or scandalous objects in bags. Please leave these items at home and come enjoy the music festival. Water is one of the most important parts of FallFest. With the hot, mid-August heat and humidity, every FallFest attendee needs to
remember to hydrate. Jacs in the Mountainlair sells drinks, and the restaurants will be open, so make sure to bring a few dollars. Remember to hydrate before and after the shows. Food is also important. Although the Mountainlair restaurants will serving food, you might not want to be the friend that slows everyone down by grabbing a bite to eat. There is also not room to eat outside. Consider eating beforehand so food is not a worry or an issue. Another critical item is a camera, either your phone or an actual camera, FallFest needs to be documented. These are memories that you will never forget. Whether it is your first FallFest with your newfound friends or you are returning with your favorite buddies, it is bound to leave an impression. Location is key. A lot of people try to get as close as they can to the stage. If you are someone that enjoys being in the action, right up front is a great location. However, you want to make sure you get there early because trying to weasel through the dense crowd can be tricky. If you are someone who likes your personal space, consider the benches toward the back of the Green. Here you can have a more chill setting while still enjoying the atmosphere of the concert. There is also a nice, grassy hill in front of Stalnaker Hall which is good for chilling with your friends if you get MEL MORAES/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM tired of the sweaty bodies around on the Green, but has a nice Two girls dance on the Mountainlair Green during the Capitol Cities perforwide view of the performances. mance at FallFest 2013. The most critical item to bring to FallFest is your West Virginia University student ID. Students will not be allowed into FallFest without a valid student ID to show. No one wants to be the person to miss out on the fun while they run back to get their ID. Safety is something everyone needs to practice, the big crowds can cause pushing and shoving. Although it may not make you happy to get bumped around, be smart and don’t start any fights or arguments over it. Also beware of people driving in the downtown streets after the show. There are always people who get pulled over for DUI checks after FallFest, so be smart while you are walking home or to another location. Also use good judgement while enjoying parties before or after the show, no one wants to be the person who was seriously injured because they were trying to have too much fun, just enjoy the day. The last important aspect of FallFest is to bring good vibes. Leave the stress of school at the gate, and enjoy where you KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM are. Enjoy everyone’s company and have a positive experiThe lead singer of Magic! performs a song during last year’s FallFest ence. Have a great time, be safe and truly enjoy being a West Virginia University Mountaineer.
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This season, it’s going to be do-or-die By DAVID sTATMAN In Morgantown, nothing captures Mountaineer spirit like the West Virginia University football team. There’s nothing quite like hearing 60,000 fans roar at Milan Puskar Stadium when the stakes are high – and the stakes are going to be very high this season for the Mountaineers. After a scintillating Orange Bowl win in his first season at the helm of the program, head coach Dana Holgorsen has gone just 1820 and dropped both of the following bowl games West Virginia appeared in. This could be a do-or-die season for the Holgorsen, as the Mountaineers will try to ride a hard-hitting defense and a revamped offense back into Big 12 contending status. Last year’s Mountaineer squad looked to be in perfect position to challenge for the conference title midway through the season after an upset win over No. 4 Baylor and a road victory over a tough Oklahoma State squad had West Virginia 6-2 and ranked No. 20 in the nation. But West Virginia failed to capitalize on its momentum, dropping three of their last four conference games, including home heartbreakers to ranked TCU and Kansas State teams. WVU finished its season with a 45-37 loss to Texas A&M in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Although the Mountaineers lost major contributors like wide receivers Kevin White and Mario Alford, defensive end Shaquille Riddick and offensive lineman Mark Glowinski to the NFL, Holgorsen was able to reload with a deep class of 22 incoming freshmen to help shore up a number of positions across the board. “You always want to have variety in a class,” Holgorsen said in a press conference in February. “We felt that we were in a pretty good spot at running back, and that we were in a pretty good place with linebackers. The numbers in those areas aren’t high. We’re finally in a spot where we have depth, and this is the first time we’ve had more than two scholarship quarterbacks. For the previous four springs, we’ve been pretty limited.” 18
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Junior quarterback Skyler Howard already got his feet wet last season in relief of an injured Clint Trickett, and after some strong performances under center, he looks assured to be the starting quarterback this season. In four appearances last year, two of them starts, Howard completed 51 percent of his passes for 829 yards and eight touchdowns, and didn’t throw an interception. While Holgorsen’s offenses are known for featuring constant passing, the Mountaineers’ depth at running back may force West Virginia to move away from the “air raid.”
I love his competitive spirit, but I also admire his work ethic as a student and being a good teammate The Mountaineers return last year’s two leading rushers, Rushel Shell and Wendell Smallwood, who head a crowded backfield that includes promising freshman Donte Thomas-Williams and converted wide receiver Jacky Marcellus. Shell and Smallwood combined for more than 1,500 yards last season, as West Virginia quietly ran the ball more than they passed it. “There’s only one ball, so we can’t hand that thing to too many guys,” Holgorsen said after the Gold-Blue Spring Game. “It’s good to have a bunch of bodies there because you need depth at that spot. So whoever the main guy is, he’s going to be the main guy. I think Wendell and Shell are going to fight for the ball, they’re going to want the ball a lot, and they’ve got to hold off two young guys. The competition
will be good to watch all summer. There’s going to be a time where we need them all.” On the other side of the ball, the defense is headed by a tough secondary that could rank among the best in Division I. Led by safeties Karl Joseph and Dravon Henry, along with cornerbacks Daryl Worley and Terrell Chestnut, the defensive backfield looks to be the biggest strength on the entire team. It’s Karl Joseph especially who is tipped for high honors in his senior season. After ranking among the WVU defense’s top performers in each of his first three seasons, the hard-hitting Joseph has been named to numerous award watch lists and has the NFL on his radar. “I consider Karl a throwback to the days of hard-nosed football when fundamentals were at the forefront and every player wanted to learn and get them right,” WVU defensive coordinator Tony Gibson said in a press release. “He comes to practice every day with the goal to improve. He wants to win football games and prepares for hours each week no matter the opponent and is never afraid to ask what he did wrong or how he can improve to be a better player, leader and teammate. “His work ethic has paid off. He is always around the ball, and each of the past three years, he has been among our leaders in tackles, big plays and consistency,” Gibson said. “I love his competitive spirit, but I also admire his work ethic as a student and being a good teammate.” On special teams, keep an eye out for kicker Josh Lambert, who has established himself as one of the nation’s best at his position. A finalist for the Lou Groza Award last season, Lambert hit 30 of his 39 field goal attempts last season and set an NCAA record with 16 field goals of 40 yards or longer. West Virginia kicks off the season with a matchup against Georgia Southern in Morgantown on September 5, and fills out the rest of the non-conference schedule with home games against Liberty and Maryland. From there, they jump headlong into Big 12 competition: this season they’re set to play Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Texas and Iowa State at home, with road trips to Oklahoma, Baylor, TCU, Kansas and Kansas State.
KENNETH REDILLAS/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Dravon Henry attemps to catch an interception in last year’s Homecoming game against Kansas.
DOYLE MAURER/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Safety KJ Dillon hops in the stands for a selfie after West Virginia defeated Baylor last October.
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DORM DIy By HANNAH HARLEss
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VINTAGE MAGAZINES SUPPLIES: Vintage Magazine Pages, Scrapbook paper, 1 roll of lace, and picture frames
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STEP 2: Take flowers out of mason jar and dump the gem fillers into the mason jar. Put flowers back in to mason jar. STEP 3: Wrap the roll of lace around the opening of the mason jar. Leave roughly two inches to tie the piece of lace together around the mason jar.
STEP 1: Visit an antique store to find magazines, pictures, or ads that intrigue you. All of the magazine ads featured here are from magazines published in the 1940’s. STEP 2: Attach your vintage find using a bit of tape. Be careful with the magazine page since they can be easy to rip. STEP 3: Cut scrapbook paper to fit a picture frame of your choice. Add some type of border to the sheet, such as lace to make it your own. Place sheet in frame.
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SUPPLIES: 1 wooden letter for the first initial of your name, 1 sheet of scrapbook paper, 1 small canvas, 1 thin wooden picture frame, 1 package of Recollection’s Faux Pearl Embellishments, 1 package of Recollection’s Signature Floral Embellishments, 12 fl. oz. bottle of Robins Egg acrylic paint, 12 fl. oz. bottle of Vanilla Ice Cream acrylic paint, 1 2 fl. oz. bottle of Metallic Silver Sterling acrylic paint, 1 pair of Scissors, 1 Elmer’s glue bottle, 1 Pencil and 1 package of Command adhesive strips or a hot glue gun STEP 1: Take scrapbook paper and turn it over so the design on is facing down. Take the wooden letter and place the front side on the scrapbook paper facing down. Trace the outline of the letter on the paper. STEP 2: Cut out the traced letter and glue it onto the front side of the wooden letter using conservative amounts of Elmer’s glue.
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letter. You can use any sort of embellishment combinations to make your letter appear to be three dimensional. STEP 4: Paint your frame in the color of your choice. I used the Vanilla Ice Cream. STEP 5: Paint your canvas in the color(s) of your choice. Let the paint dry. I chose to mix the Robin’s Egg Blue paint with the Metallic Silver Sterling paint to give the canvas a shimmery look and added streaks of the Vanilla Ice Cream Paint to make the canvas look more worn. STEP 6: Add the wooden letter and frame to the canvas. Attach the letter to the middle of the canvas using Command adhesive strips or a hot glue gun. Attach the frame on the canvas so that the letter is inside of it using the same procedure. STEP 7: Add more embellishments to the canvas to make your project stand out. I used Recollection’s Faux Pearl Embellishments.
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By Caroline Peters West Virginia University may be changing what it means to “Go Greek” this fall due to a number of incidents reported concerning Greek life in the past year. Incidents ranging from hazing allegations, policy violations and law breaking, WVU has been under fire in recent years where Greek activity is concerned. During the 2014-15 academic year, Greek life was put on a temporary moratorium that halted all social activities in fraternities and sororities following the death of a student at a Greek event. “I’ve only been here a few months, but the area of Greek life has been an important area (of) focus,” said Vice President of Student Life Bill Schafer. “I’ve had a lot of conversations on and off campus with students, faculty, staff, administrators, the mayor, chief of police and fire department and worked with that information based with my experiences to help make some decisions on what we need to do to help the Greek system grow.” Schafer said although fraternities and sororities make up a large part of campus, they lack the support necessary to benefit the University as much as they potentially could. In order to help foster this support, Schafer plans on appointing a Director of Greek Life to be responsible for shaping and mentoring the Greeks.
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WE CAN MOVE FORWARD. “I felt like we needed a support for the Greek community because they make up a large group of students and often are really engaged on campus and in the local community and take on a number of leadership roles, and often a lot of alumni are Greek,” Schafer said. “It was clear (Greek life) needed more support, and we needed to elevate it to a higher level at the University. Before, it was in the student activities office, and I felt in discussions we needed to have a very experienced person, so we are doing a national search.” This August, Schafer is setting up a round table discussion with the President and Greek advisors to discuss the improvements they wish to make this year. A week after the discussion, 80 Greek students will leave campus to attend a retreat promoting some of the positive opportunities on campus. “When you talk to some of our Greek alumni, they are embarrassed about what has happened to their chapters. I think we’re going to get a lot of renewed support from our key alumni to help us have the right conversations in the houses going forward,” Schafer said. “There are some alumni here who remember the ‘good ole days’, and they wonder why we are doing some things. But a lot of things have changed over the years on college campuses, there are some liability issues, and thankfully now there is a greater awareness of what goes on in college campuses.” On November 14, 2014, 18-year-old WVU student Nolan Burch passed away during a “Big-Little” initiation with the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. When police arrived to the fraternity house, Burch was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital. Medical reports showed Burch’s alcohol level was six times more than the legal drinking limit. “Greek life took the Burch incident very seriously and has made many changes to prevent future incidents and strengthen the Greek community as a whole,” said Jessica Patterson, former vice president 24
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of Alpha Phi. Since the Burch tragedy, Greek life has encountered some changes. Schafer plans on instilling a medical amnesty policy for the University that will hopefully make tragedies like Burch’s death minimal. Students will be able to call for help if they see someone in danger due to substance abuse without the fear of disciplinary action being taken. Schafer hopes the new policy will motivate more students to call for assistance and keep the health and safety of those around them as a primary concern. Zack Struble, a former member of Pi Kappa Phi said he has seen Greek life begin to diminish since he pledged four years ago. Struble’s fraternity was recently removed from campus this past summer. “It is on a downward slope because of recent events and public victimization. Less people are rushing, and just in my four years, I could tell a difference throughout all of Greek life because we are looked at negatively through the majority of the public eye, and frats and sororities are dropping one by one at a steady rate,” Struble said. “It’s like getting kicked off a campus country-wide.” Despite no longer having a fraternity house, Struble said he still feels like part of Greek culture. “Nothing changed between all the brothers. We just don’t have a big place to congregate and hang out anymore because we lost our house,” Struble said. “It’s terrible, but there’s nothing we can do.” Another one of Schafer’s initiatives to better Greek life includes delaying rush week from three weeks into the semester to six. This is to encourage new students to acclimate themselves to WVU before pledging a fraternity or rushing a sorority. Although some people may become distracted in Greek life, Patterson said some people use the connections offered to flourish.
KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Students compete in an eating contest for Greek Week.
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“I would never regret rushing. The whole process is a great experience. I met so many wonderful people throughout the process,” Patterson said. “Joining a sorority not only helps people meet lifelong friends but also opens the door to new and exciting opportunities during and after college.” Patterson said participating in her sorority has helped her gain a sense of community. “Greek life provides many opportunities to get involved with your community and school. You can support many service organizations through each chapter’s philanthropy and help better the community through local service and campus events. Joining a sorority provides a unique sense of community, helping to make our large campus feel smaller and more like home,” Patterson said. “Members also have the opportunity to hold various leadership positions, not only within their individual chapters, but also through PanHellenic. This exposes leaders to numerous workshops, classes, and programs designed to sharpen their leadership and professional skills.” With more than 2,000 students and 29 chapters, Greek life is a large piece of WVU. However, the experiences encountered can be different for every individual. “The amount of time you participate in Greek life is optional, but you get out of the organization as much as you are willing to put into it,” Patterson said. Schafer said it is up to the student leaders to help enact the changes the University wishes to make to its Greek culture. “As an administrator, you can’t control everything,” Schafer said. “If we get the Greek leaders motivated, we can move forward.”
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by chelsea walker 1. Woodburn Circle
The trio of Woodburn, Martin and Chitwood Hall is one of the most popular and scenic spots on campus. Between the three buildings, the grassy area is popular for lounging, studying or catching a quick nap between classes. Pack a blanket in your bag and rest here on a sunny afternoon to catch some down time at one of WVU’s most special sites. And don’t forget to capture the noted WVU student selfie with Woodburn as a backdrop.
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4. Earl L. Core Arboretum This 91-acre forest provides a delightful outdoor location for anyone trying to get a breath of fresh air. Students can access three and a half miles of trails just above the Rail Trail near the Coliseum. With benches and plenty of dense wooded area, the Arboretum makes for a great place to slip off and enjoy some peaceful time among the hills. It’s not too far of a travel from downtown residents since it’s near the Engineering Campus and the Coliseum.
2. The Blue Moose Cafe Can’t get to class without a fix of caffeine? The Blue Moose Cafe on Walnut Street is one of the best coffeehouses downtown. With awesome brews and breakfast entrees, Blue Moose is an ideal place to grab a cup of joe and a seat for studying. Blue Moose regularly hosts open-mic nights throughout the week showcasing musicians and poets and everything between.
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5. The Blaney House
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Near the Evansdale Residential Complex, Towers for short, sits a mansion above the hills. The inhabitant? Our President E. Gordon Gee. From Gee’s view, visiteres can see most of the WVU campus and the Monongahela River. Looking for a bird’s eye view of campus so you can Instagram a killer snapshot for friends and family? Go here. If you’re traveling here from Towers, follow Oakland Street behind the dorm until you reach Riverview Drive. Continue up and you’ll see why the street gets its name.
3. The Deckers Creek Trail
6. The Greenhouse Cafe
Also known to WVU students as the “Rail Trail,” this 19-mile path follows the Monongahela River. Once a rail corridor, the trail is now a hotspot for joggers, bikers and inline skaters. The easiest access for WVU students is behind Stansbury Hall, where the parking lot adjacent to the building holds a path straight to the trail. The Rail Trail is especially charming during the fall months, as the leaves change from radiant green to hues of gold, maroon and orange. Want to keep active? Want to get out and away from classes? Look no further.
This is a new dining hall for the 2015-16 school year located in the Health and Education Building on the Evansdale Campus. It’s goal is to provide healthy options. The Greenhouse Cafe offers gluten-free and additive-free meats in each meal, along with entrees that incorporate whole grain breads and farm fresh fruits and veggies harvested straight from the Evansdale Greenhouse. Nutri-Blend juices and smoothies made fresh for students are staples students will grow to love. Don’t worry, they accept meal plan and dining dollars, too. WELCOME HOME EDITION | 2015
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NICK JARVIS/ Fans cheer on during an end zone play at a home game last season.
GAMEDAY By CONNOR MURRAY
First of all, to the class of 2019, congratulations on making the decision to come to West Virginia University. Over the course of the next four years, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with this state, its people, and all that Morgantown has to offer. One of its biggest offerings every fall in Morgantown is WVU football, and if you haven’t seen this campus on Mountaineer game day yet, you’re in for a great surprise. Mountaineer football is the lifeblood of this school, this town and the entire state of West Virginia, and the passion you will see on Saturdays in the fall is on par with all the major programs that you’ve heard about in the SEC and across the country. Bur before we get to game day, you have to reserve your spot at Milan Puskar Stadium through the University’s student ticket claiming process, which is the same for requesting tickets for all home basketball games. First, fire up your laptop and head over to WVUgame.com. Once you’ve reached the homepage, mouse over the student tab in the upper right-hand corner and select “order” from the drop down menu. When you reach the order page, there are directions on how to sign in to your personal account for the first time. Your user ID will be your MIX username. For example, student John Q Doe would enter “jqdoe” as his user ID. The first time you use the site, your password will be the last six digits of your WVU ID. Once you log in for the first time, you can change your password as you see fit. At the beginning of the season on the right side of the screen is a link called 2015 Football Distribution Schedule which posts the dates for when tickets will be available for every game. Once you sign in, click “request ticket”. This will bring you to the upcoming events page. You can then click on the upcoming home 30
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game and request your ticket for it. If you are a freshman, you would be best served to select the “upper” option for your first couple of games so you can build up loyalty points. Once you have a stockpile of those, you can try to get tickets in the lower section. Loyalty points are earned by getting a ticket and actually entering a game, if you get a ticket for a game and don’t use it, the ticketing office will deduct points from your overall attendance record. If you’re rolling your eyes at the idea of standing in the upper deck, don’t. The crowd is just as rowdy up top as it is closer to the field, and you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the action that the lower sections can’t offer you. After the request period ends, you will receive an e-mail in your MIX inbox saying that your request was received and another one when the claim period begins. It is virtually the same procedure for claiming your ticket as requesting it. Once you get the email that you have a ticket to claim, go back to WVUgame.com, sign in, click on claim ticket and print it. At
that point, you are officially headed to your first Mountaineer game as a WVU student. Students can also get into a multitude of other sporting events for free with just their student ID card, including women’s and men’s soccer, volleyball, tennis, women’s basketball and baseball games, as well as wrestling matches, gymnastics and track meets and rifle matches. Now that you have your ticket, it’s time you learn about the game day traditions that make Mountaineer fans unique. Clearly you’ve heard about singing “Country Roads” after a Mountaineer win, but there are some other things you should know before you head to your first game. Before kickoff is the singing of the alma mater. The lyrics are as follows: “Alma, our Alma Mater, The home of Mountaineers. Sing we of thy honor, everlasting through the years. Alma, our Alma Mater, we pledge in song to you. Hail, all hail! Our Alma Mater, West Virginia U.” Then, as the teams are lined up for kickoff and the tension is at its height, get out your keys and shake them up. As soon as the kicker makes contact with the ball, let out a yell and get ready for some football. Throughout the game, you’ll hear the famous “Let’s Go Mountaineers” chant. As a student, it’s your job to get it started with “Let’s Go!” and wait for the alumni and fans on the other side of the stadium to reply with “Mountaineers!” This chant normally breaks out during lulls in the action, and it will always give you chills to hear that as the game comes back from a commercial break. Whenever West Virginia gets a first down, put your hands in the air and start chanting
KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM TOP: Student takes a selfie with head football coach Dana Holgorsen in Tent City last fall.
NICK GOLDEN/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Point guard Juwan Staten puts in the game winning layup against Kansas last season.
“Oh” as PA announcer Bill Nevin makes his call. As soon as he is finished, pump your arms up and down three times while chanting “W-V-U, first down!” The last tradition I’ll describe for you can really only be enjoyed by the lighter crowd, unless your friends are bold. When WVU scores a touchdown, get a group of friends to hoist one person in your group over your collective heads one time, per point WVU has scored in the game. In your years here, you will see plenty of primetime games, plenty of big-time opponents and plenty of unforgettable moments, so make it a tradition to show up, be loud and make an impact.
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GETTING AROUND WVU By COREY MCDONALD Suppose you’re in Evansdale, leaving your dorm to head to an exam downtown at 1:30 PM. It is 12:30 PM. You can take the PRT. The Personal Rapid Transit is free for WVU students and runs weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; it is closed on Sundays. There are five stations: one on Walnut Street, one on Beechurst Avenue, one at Engineering Science, one at The Towers complex and one at Health Sciences. Generally, it’s a good way to get across campus, but it breaks down every now and then. If time isn’t on your side, don’t rely on it. The PRT has been down for the entirety of summer break for renovations, so it remains to be seen how reliable it is the first week of class. At best you’ll get across campus fearing for your safety, ANDREW SPELLMAN/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM while wondering when this box you’re Students wait for the PRT to move again during a breakdown in fall 2014. riding in is going to tip over the tracks. The most reliable form of transportation you’ll find is the Mountain Line busses which is free for all WVU students with your student ID. The Mountain Line is a bus service that runs continually throughout the day to both sides of campus. The transit has multiple lines that can take you all over Morgantown, but the one you will probably use the most is the Blue and Gold connector. This bus line runs on the weekdays from 6:40 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. It makes stops at the Life Science Building right near Grant Street, Beechurst Avenue, the Creative Arts Center, the Engineering PRT Station, Towers and the Law School throughout the day. Once you get on the bus, you won’t have to worry, it will take you downtown. From there you can hurry to your class. Some students bring their car to Morgantown, which is good if you live pretty far off campus or don’t feel like trudging through snow. The Mountainlair offers limited parking throughout the day at $1.25 an hour, and be careful because the parking authority hands ASKAR SALIKHOV/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM out tickets the minute you overstay your welcome. If you don’t mind Customers ride the Mountain Line bus through downtown. walking a bit, the Walnut garage usually has plenty of room and only charges 75 cents. There are also several meters available downtown potle. Also there is a line to the Morgantown Mall that stops at Gabe’s along High Street. and other stores students can find useful. If you live on the Evansdale Campus, or anywhere near downtown, The Campus PM line is a late night service to all major locations in I would rely on the bus, or the PRT if you have plenty of time. Or just the downtown campus area and Evansdale including Sunnyside, Stewwalk, Downtown is not that far from Evansdale, and on a nice day the art Street, Towers, Lincoln Hall, Valley View and the Lair. This runs trip can be enjoyable. from 10 p.m. to 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays,which is Some of the other routes that the Mountain Line offer are really perfect for meeting your friends downtown on a Saturday night. beneficial for students at WVU who don’t have a car with them and Although there are several other buses that go to other locations need to go to a store for groceries or just want to get out of the dorm for these are probably the most useful for students who live downtown or a bit. in Evansdale and need a mode of transportation. The University also There are lines that can take you to Walmart and the University provides a weekend shuttle to the mall for shopping that picks up at Town Centre which includes the movie theater, Target and soon a Chithe Mountainlair hourly on Saturday and Sundays. WELCOME HOME EDITION | 2015
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ANDREW SPELLMAN/THE DAILY ATHENAUEM The new location of student health is next to the Student Rec Center and CPASS on Evansdale.
By Caroline Peters With a new school year comes new student health at West Virginia University. Last spring was the first time students were able to step foot into the new student health building, located on the Evansdale Campus next to the student recreation center. Last year was also the first year students were required to carry health insurance. This year, a number of changes have been added to the University’s developing student health program. “This is the second year the University is offering student health insurance. We offer all of the same services as previously offered, plus more,” said Dr. Carmen Burrell, Medical Director and WVU Urgent Care Assistant Professor at the WVU Department of Emergency Medicine. Federal law requires all students to carry health insurance. WVU offers student health insurance automatically through tuition fees, however, students who already carry their own health insurance can opt out of student insurance online by filling out a waiver. “We are expanding our women’s health clinic. We hired additional staff and can provide more appointments,” Burrell said. “We have psych and common care appointments and also physicals available. Furthermore, we have the walk-in to take care of emergency situations. We provide allergy injections as well.” Although the University does not have a physical therapist onsite currently, the updated health program provides onsite x-rays for injuries. Students can also use the MyCharts website to access the results of their x-rays and more. “Since student health is tied in with WVU Healthcare, it’s an easier process to make referrals and get more complete here,” Burrell said. “If they need follow up for injury or illness, we do have someone who works for referrals. Everyone is readily available. Since everyone in student health uses the same medical records it makes it easier.” WVU healthcare can also offer help to family and friends if they 34
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are injured during a visit at WVU. “Since everyone has to have insurance now, if you have a friend or a family member in town, we can also take care of them through the walk-in clinic if they get injured or sick,” Burrell said. “We want to be able to take care of them.” The student health building is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pharmacy is located in the same building as student health and is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Students must take their student ID, insurance card and co-payment when visiting. For more information visit: http://wvuhealthcare.com/hospitals-and-facilities/studenthealth/ https://mywvuchart.com/MyChart/
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Meal Plan
Dining at West Virginia University often leaves new students scratching their heads. The concept itself is straightforward, just swipe your student ID and get food, but there are several pitfalls that new students fall into every year. Here’s a guide to eating at WVU...
number of meals spread across the whole semester. A meal plan is good for three meals per day, one during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. While it can be used at any time of day at the Dining Halls, the campus’ retail locations DO NOT accept meal plan during lunch (between WHERE TO EAT 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m). They do, however, accept Dining Dollars and DINING HALLS Dining halls are scattered across campus, usuMountie Bounty during this time, the former of which is sometimes ally located conveniently within dorms. Notable dining halls include included in certain meal plans. Café Evansdale, Hatfield’s and Boreman Bistro. The Boreman Bistro is It is also important to note that while dining halls are usually one located directly behind the Mountainlair and swipe for a buffet of food, it’s possible for is known for its made-to-order sandwiches, an order from a retail location to go over making it an ideal spot for those looking to get the Meal Plan limit, so check with each a quick bite between afternoon classes. restaurant before ordering. Certain places Hatfield’s, located in the Mountainlair, is like Eliza’s and Saikou Sushi do not accept popular for its daily breakfast buffet, which Meal Plan. includes pancakes, cereal, sausage and makeThe limit for meal plan at retail locayour-own waffles. There are also dining halls tions varies depending on what time of located in Arnold, Stalnaker and Summit day it is being used. Meal plan for breakHalls. fast usually gets exactly one meal, which RETAIL LOCATIONS These are also includes a drink, but during the dinner scattered across campus, with restaurants hours the limit is a little bigger, and you and small shops found in any of WVUs can sometimes squeeze an extra sandwich libraries and other places. However, the most or fry in your swipe. The fool-proof way to FILE PHOTO popular locations are all located in the Moun- Students enjoy other retail locations in the Mountainget the most out of your meal plan swipes tainlair on the Downtown Campus. Here, one lair while Chick-Fil-A is under construction in 2011. is to ASK the cashiers working the register can find Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Taziki’s and at any of the retail locations. Sbarro. These locations sometimes experiDINING DOLLARS Dining Dollars ence heavy traffic during peak hours around come with most meal plans. Students can 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., and all of the locations in use Dining Dollars in lieu of meal plan the Mountainlair close at 9 p.m. every night. anytime, which comes in handy if the When the Evansdale Crossing is completed student runs out of meals or wants lunch this fall, it will also include an array of restauat the Mountainlair. Dining Dollars can rants for students to enjoy. also be used in the library cafés and other dining locations, including the Lion’s Den in Towers. These do not roll over each WAYS TO PAY semester, so be sure to use them wisely. Once you decide on a dining location, it’s MOUNTIE BOUNTY Mountie time to decide how to pay. There are three payBounty does not come with meal plan. ment methods you can use with your Student KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Instead, it is WVU’s own debit system. ID: A Sbarro employee swipes a student’s ID during meal Students can electronically deposit money MEAL PLAN This will most likely be plan. into Mountie Bounty at mymountaineeryour most regular payment method. Your meal card.wvu.edu. In addition to all dining locations, Mountie Bounty can plan is purchased before the semester starts along with your tuition, be used at JACS and Sheetz at University Place. and each option offers a certain amount of meals per week or a larger For more information on dining, visit diningservices.wvu.edu. WELCOME HOME EDITION | 2015
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MY LIFE By ELISE COGWILL
It’s a rare moment when you find your “home” in college–that niche into which you fit perfectly, that skill at which you are particularly good. That moment impassions you and redefines the development of the rest of your time in school. It often shifts your perspective, gives you a new social group and leads to a miniscule obsession. West Virginia University’s Model UN program has been a home to me and many others in the past five years, but its growth and success has made it a particularly meaningful experience. My freshman and sophomore years, we took delegations of 12-16 people to the National Model United Nations conferences. We’d volunteer to visit political science classrooms to talk to the students about the experience and still were lucky to fill our slots after much coercion. WVUMUN was always a successful program—something which, at conferences so large and competitive, is nothing at which to shake your head. The New York conferences, the largest of the NMUN circuit, consists of more than 3,000 students from about 200 universities around the world. Our rivals, the dreaded Wright State University (think the Pitt of Model UN), knew who we were. They may not have respected us, but we had name recognition, at least. WVUMUN was fortunate enough to win some awards. We had placed as an Honorable Mention Delegation and a Distinguished Delegation, but were eluded by the conference’ top honor— Outstanding Delegation. Then came the spring New York conference of 2013—and everything changed. For that particular conference, NMUN had assigned WVU to represent Norway. At first, we were hesitant. It was a large assignment. A team who had had trouble filling slots in the past was now going to be required to double their numbers. Politically, Norway can be confusing. It isn’t in the European Union, but its political stances are very similar, making it a fine line upon which to walk. Regardless, Norway we became. WVUMUN had begun to gain steam. There was a small 36
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group of students who had become so impassioned about the program word of mouth was beginning to take the weight from recruitment, and people wanted to become a part of what we had. We filled the 24 slots with relative ease. The dynamic of a team with so many players was different than the small and close-knit groups we’d had before—so much so the skill level among the delegation was varied and somewhat unknown. During the last class before our departure, something different happened. Dr. Clarissa Estep, multidisciplinary studies and political science professor and WVUMUN adviser, let us have it. You have to understand–the veterans of the program had never seen Dr. E lose her cool before, much less heard her admit she doubted us. Perhaps it was exactly the motivation we needed. Once in New York, the scheduled briefing at the Norwegian embassy was unlike any other I had attended before or since. The representative with whom we met was conversational, candid and poignant in his responses. Our delegates came prepared with intense and relevant questions, and they received answers. It was during the briefing the representative shared with us a quote from Dag Hammarskjöld, former Norwegian UN Ambassador: “The United Nations was not created to take the world to heaven, but to save it from hell.” I cannot say for certain when the lightning struck. I can’t say Dr. E’s doubts were the culprit any more than I can say the meaning of what we were doing as reinterpreted by Hammarskjöld was the driving force.
Through this experience, I was a part of bringing positive recognition and notoriety to West Virginia — something which is far too rare.
The intensity of the briefing—being treated as though our policy knowledge and decision-making skills were going to make a difference—could have done it. Many of the new delegates have since expressed they were motivated by the fear of letting down those of us who had already given much to the program. Whatever combination of events set the wheels in motion, our delegation was determined—more so than any of its predecessors. Don’t get me wrong; I would be remiss to leave out that, as Mountaineers, when we work hard, we also play hard. That group of students had a lot of fun in what little free time we had, and I know I speak for many of our delegates when I say there are friendships forged at the NMUN conferences that last for many
years after. But when we played hard, we worked harder. Students went above and beyond what had been done in the past. Delegates went to sessions early and stayed long after dismissal, meeting until the wee hours of the night with competitors to work on papers to submit at the fi rst gavel. The hard work paid off. At the spring 2013 NMUN New York conference, WVU’s Norwegian delegation received the Outstanding Delegation award—reserved for the top 20 best teams–for only the second time in the nearly 20 years of WVU Model UN competition. The fi rst was at the smaller 2009 DC conference as representatives of France. Since then, WVUMUN has only grown more prosperous. That fall, WVUMUN took an unprecedented number of students to DC representing three different States. Two of the three landed Outstanding awards, while the third received an Honorable Mention. Spring 2014, WVU represented both The Russian Federation and Slovakia. Somehow, the program managed a three-peat—both delegations were honored as Outstanding. Not only that, the Slovakian ambassador was so impressed with the WVU delegates during their briefi ng for the fi rst time in NMUN history—40-plus years—he attended the closing ceremony and presented the Outstanding award to us himself. At the 2014 DC conference, WVUMUN again represented three States, earning one award in each category. At the 2015 New York conference only weeks ago, the delegation—comprised of a whopping 46 delegates, two TA’s, and Dr. E—represented both Mexico and Haiti. Despite cards stacked against us, we were once again successful. For the fi rst time in WVUMUN history, four of our own were selected from a rigorous applicant pool to serve on staff at the conference. Not only that, but Haiti received the Outstanding award once more, while Mexico received a Distinguished Delegation award. Instead of begging students to fi ll the slots, the club officers have held open interviews for the past two New York conferences, seeing as many as 80 applicants for one delegation. At conferences, students know whom West Virginia University will be representing—they’ve been told to watch out for us. Wright State—Model UN’s version of Pitt—respects our healthy competition. We have both proven to be formidable opponents in committee, and, dare I say, we’re slowly passing them as we gain steam. I have made friends from all over the world through Model UN
conferences—people I may talk to once a week or once a month, but with whom I pick up like no time has passed. I have had the experience to travel—to Rome, Munich, New York, and DC— while successfully representing my University on an academic playing field. Th rough this experience, I was a part of bringing positive recognition and notoriety to West Virginia—something which is far too rare. WVUMUN has grown in leaps and bounds during the past five years, and being a part of a program as special as this one has truly been the best part of my college experience. It’s a bittersweet feeling to say goodbye to the program, but I can’t wait to see where this budding dynasty could climb in the years to come. WVUMUN, thank you for an incredible college experience, a family I never expected and a wealth of knowledge and skills I could’ve never gotten elsewhere. Thank you for letting me be a part of building up a program in which I truly believe—it’s an honor I’ll remember as long as I live as the ultimate success of my collegiate years. WELCOME HOME EDITION | 2015
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33. After WVU scores, continue the tradition Guys: Toss up a girl. Girls: Be that girl
WVU Bucket List By WOODy POND
ANDREW SPELLMAN/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Fans toss up a girl into the air after WVU scores a touchdown against Towson last season.
THERE ARE MEMORIES that come and go. But there are always memories that we never forget; stories that we never grow tired of telling even when everyone is tired of listening. And we all know that a broad category of these memories is what we refer to as our “college years.” Nobody’s college experience is the same. There are large and small schools in with large or small populations, there are campuses surrounded by water, flat plains, or mountains. But there is only one West Virginia University, and that is where you decided to spend your college years. And it is here that you will create those stories you will treasure forever. You must take advantage of every second of your four years here, because if you don’t then you will never stand a chance at completing our Mountaineer Bucket List. One day you will wake up and it will be time to graduate — make sure that you can look back fondly on your time here in Morgantown, WV. Here’s to cheers, beers, and Mountaineers!
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Visit Cooper’s Rock
ERIN IRWIN/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Visitors embrace a sunny day at Coopers Rock on the overlook.
2. Drink a fish bowl at Mario’s Fish Bowl 3. Start the Pitt chant on High Street 4. Have Tudor’s breakfast after a night out 5. Drink a margarita at Los Mariachis 6. Go to Casa D’Amici pizza after 1 A.M. 7. Spend a day at Cheat Lake 8. Hit the taco truck or the hot dog stand on High Street 9. Eat at every single dining hall once 10. Play basketball on the Mountainlair Green 11. Get a picture with the Mountaineer 38
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ANDREW SPELLMAN/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM WVU student Angus Compton enjoys a margarita at Los Mariachis.
12. Participate in the tunnel for the Mountaineer Mantrip 13. Attend a WVU baseball game 14. Get a selfie in front of Woodburn Hall 15. Go bowling at the Side Pocket, under the Mountain Lair 16. Eat a pepperoni roll 17. Participate in the PRT Cram 18. Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day festivities 19. Rush the court after a basketball game victory 21. Spend a day at Blue Hole 22. Eat at popular local restaurants like Black Bear Burrito 23. Watch a game at The Sports Page 24. Rent a kayak from the student rec center
20. Take a selfie with Gee
NICK GOLDEN/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Students pose with President Gordon Gee at a basketball game last spring.
25. Camp in Tent City during Homecoming Week 26. See a show at the Creative Arts Center 27. Try locally crafted beers at Mountain State Brewing Company or Morgantown Brew Pub 28. Start an intramural team with your friends 29. Climb the rock wall at the Student Rec Center 30. Go all out on your costume for Halloween 31. Walk or bike the Rail Trail
KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Over 100 tents set up camp behind the Mountainlair last October for College Gameday.
32. Spend an allnighter in the library
KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Students use the Milano Reading Room in the downtown library for homework.
34. Go to WVUp All Night’s “Drunk Breakfast” 35. Explore the WVU Core Arboretum 36. Tailgate in the Blue Lot with your big Mountaineer family 37. Attend FallFest every year and have a blast 38. Visit the Mon Arts Center and enjoy local art 39. Road trip to an away football game
49. Watch the Homecoming parade 40. Watch and listen to the High Street Jazz Band 41. Watch a free movie in the Gluck Theatre in the Mountainlair 42. Go to the Wine and Jazz Festival 43. Play Frisbee golf up on Dorsey’s Knob 44. Tour the state: visit Blackwater Falls, Spruce Knob, etc. 45. Have a snowball fight on the Lair green 46. Trade services for meal swipes, or vice versa 47. Go to a local music show at 123 Pleasant Street 48. Join a club or organization that interests you
50. SURVIVE COLLEGE & GRADUATE
KENNETH REDILLAS/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM The WVU Color Guard marches in the 2014 Homecoming Parade. WELCOME HOME EDITION | 2015
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LEARNING to say By NICOLE CURTIN Growing up and deciding to go to college was an easy decision to make for me, which some might consider a blessing, because deciding on a major or school can be difficult. When I was a junior in high school I knew I wanted to be in the broadcast world. I always loved watching sports, especially basketball, but I had good knowledge of politics and current events thought it would be a good goal for me to one day work for Fox News on their morning show. When I applied to West Virginia back in November of 2010 I applied for a major in television journalism with a minor in political science. January rolled around and I was directly admitted to the formerly named P.I. Reed School of Journalism as a journalism student. It was when I came to campus that I debated a lot over if I should try to do sports. My mom and I did a tour of the journalism school and a campus tour, and she was all about me trying to be a sports reporter. When I got home dad said the same thing, that I should go for it. But everyone else said no. Guy friends that I had and some people in my family told me it would be really hard to “make it” and that only some people actually do. I kind of took those statements to heart and said forget it, I’ll focus on government it’s always in the news and it can be fun. My fi rst year here I had one journalism class and I took two political science classes which I learned a lot in, but I wanted to be more involved with something. Sophomore year things were a little bit different and I took two broadcast classes that were a great experience. Getting the chance to put together packages and learn from them on a higher was amazing. But again, there was something missing. We didn’t really do any hard news or cover anything that really interested me, so I applied at the Daily Athenaeum and I added a minor in sport communication.
‘SCREW THE HATERS’ The reason I fi nally took that step is because of my parents and some of my close friends. My dad told me to pretty much say “screw the haters” and do what I want. Thank God he did. When I started my junior year I was writing for Arts and Entertainment because I wanted to get better at interviewing people and improve my writing skills, I loved it. A few months later there was fi nally an opportunity to write for sports I took it. My fi rst beat in the sports department of the DA was wrestling, which I still don’t know much about. The coverage I did only lasted about a month because I came in halfway through the season, but the skills I gained just by going to the matches on my own and interviewing the coach and wrestlers. I wrapped up my sports communication minor in the summer of 2014 which is when I learned more about the sport management master’s program. After taking the last four classes for my minor I decided I would apply to graduate school here and get my master’s in sport management because as much as I love reporting I might want to do communications as well. Now after being waitlisted for graduate school and working hard as a reporter at the DA and WVU News, I am enrolled in classes to get my master’s degree in sport management and will spend the year as the sports editor for the Daily Athenaeum covering football and basketball. The sports world isn’t easy, the people who told me it would be tough to “make it” are right. Often time I’m the only girl in the room with a bunch of men who have been doing this way longer than me. Sometimes it’s intimidating, but I’m learning from them as well and I hope they respect the fact that I am strong enough in my field to be working alongside them. Coming to college is a lot about fi nding yourself and I’m so glad I took the opportunities I had to do that because I know this is where I want to be. WELCOME HOME EDITION | 2015
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West Virginia Soccer NICK MORALES/ Ashley Lawrence dribbles down the field against Georgetown last fall.
By ASHLEY CONLEY
A look at this year’s women’s soocer team KYLE MONROE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Kate Schwindel pulls up for a pass in a game against Oklahoma State.
The West Virginia University women’s soccer team, also known as the 2014 Big 12 Conference Champions, have 15 straight NCAA appearances, 13 conference titles, 43 All-Americans, 16 Conference Players of the Year and most recently, two players with experience at the highest level in all of soccer, the World Cup. It’s safe to say that head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown, who has been coaching at West Virginia since 1994, knows how to put together a competitive roster. This year’s roster includes the 2015 World Cup Young Player award-winner Kedeisha Buchanan who plays for the Canadian National Team. A rising junior, Buchanan is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players in all of women’s soccer. Along with winning the Young Player award, her career highlights include scoring a goal against the top goal-keeper in the world and the 2015 World Cup Golden Glove winner, Hope Solo. Buchanan’s first action in national-level soccer came at the age of 14. “Kadeisha will be the best center back to ever play the game… in the world,” Izzo-Brown said earlier this year during media interviews. By the tone of her voice, it’s apparent that she 100 percent believes that statement to be true. Buchanan’s World Cup teammate and West Virginia midfielder Ashley Lawrence is also a rising junior with accolades and recognitions for being so talented at such a young age. Lawrence scored her first career World Cup goal against the Netherlands. Lawrence scored four goals in 20 games for West Virginia last season. Big-12 opponent coaches understand Lawrence to be one of the biggest offensive threats on the field. 42
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Sophomore Michaela Abrams will also be a driving force for Izzo-Brown’s squad in 2015. A native of Houston, Abrams led the Mountaineers in the scoring column as a freshman with eight goals. Goalie Hannah Steadman allowed just 15 goals and tallied 52 saves in only 22 games. Steadman, originally from New Jersey, will be the Mountaineers’ target goalie this season. The Mountaineers finished off the 2014 season with a (164-2) overall record, enough to clinch the Big 12 title. In conference play, West Virginia finished off (7-0-1). Their journey to a National Championship title was cut short by the Georgetown Hoyas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in a game that went into two overtimes and ultimately ended (0-0) with Georgetown advancing (4-3) due to penalty kicks. Izzo-Brown and her recruiting staff added some new players to the women’s roster earlier this year. Among those included Laurel Carpenter from Pennsylvania, Patricia Fernandez from Texas, Bianca St. Georges from Quebec, Canada, and Amanda Saymon from just a few miles down the road in Bridgeport, W.Va. With these additions, Izzo-Brown hopes to increase the overall energy of her team. “We’re really excited about this class,” Izzo-Brown said in a press release in February. “They bring so many different experiences with them. This class exudes diversity, as we have players that have seen time with national teams and others that have played for regional squads – they all have played at a very high level. It’s a well-rounded class, and I’m excited to see them come together in Morgantown,” she said.
DOYLE MAURER/ Midfield Jamie Merriam passes the ball during a game against St. John’s last season.
The West Virginia University men’s soccer team went (11-7-1) in 2014 (3-1-1 in conference play). Head coach Marlon LeBlanc, heading into his 10th season of coaching at WVU, and his squad will face a huge loss to their roster in 2015. Senior Andy Bevin, who led the Mountaineers with 13 goals last season, ended his collegiate career and headed off to professional soccer where he was drafted in the fourth round of the MLS draft, 80th overall by the Seattle Sounders. “Seattle had Andy on their radar for the last couple of years, and we are very pleased that he’s landed with arguably the best organization, with a great coaching staff and the gold standard for fandom in all of Major League Soccer,” LeBlanc said in a press release following Bevin’s draft. With Bevin’s departure, the Mountaineers still believe they have a strong roster set in place. Seniors Jammie Merriam and Ryan Cain were also statistically significant for West Virginia last season, scoring nine and four goals for the Mountaineers, respectively. Goalie Brent Arnold played eight games last season and enters his junior year as the goalie target for the Mountaineers. He produced 24 saves and allowed just 11 goals in the 2014 season behind Lee Johnston who tallied 34 saves and allowed only 16. LeBlanc added nine new players to his 2015 squad earlier this year. Among those are Felix Angerer from Germany, Stephen Banick from Ohio, Daniel Diaz from Nevada and defenders Austin Mann and Tucker Stephenson from Kansas. “We haven’t lost a lot in numbers, but we have lost a lot in quality,” LeBlanc said in a press release in February. “Mike Lapper and Scott Bowers did a fantastic job of going out and identifying a number of areas where we want to get stronger and deeper, and now we have a number of options.” “My staff did a fantastic job of identifying and essentially sealing that directive with this group of recruits. We’ve addressed the specific needs and we probably have one or two more that we’ll be announcing that will solidify some other roles,” added LeBlanc. The West Virginia women’s soccer season is set to begin Aug. 9 with a scrimmage against Wright State in Morgantown at 1 p.m. The West Virginia men’s soccer season will kickoff August 15 with an exhibition match at Dayton set for 7 p.m.
A look at this year’s men’s soccer team
DOYLE MAURER/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Forward Jad Arslan dribbles past a Duquesne player in a game last season.
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