The DA 10-14-2011

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

“Little good is accomplished without controversy, and no civic evil is ever defeated without publicity.”

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 2011

VOLUME 125, ISSUE 40

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New dining facility set for Evansdale BY MACKENZIE MAYS CITY EDITOR

West Virginia University Student Government Association Governor Ryan Campione is looking to students for help designing a new dining facility on the Evansdale Campus. Students who spend most of their time on Evansdale, about 14 percent of the student body, do not currently have an adequate dining source, according to a WVU SGA dining location

study based on factors such as location convenience, hours of service and payment options. “This is a major problem for most students on the Evansdale Campus,” Campione said. “Right now, they have very few dining options. If they want to go anywhere, they’ve got to travel. Many are upset by the lack of sit-down space and meal plan options for the area.” The majority of the current dining services on Evansdale are also “most likely inconve-

nient to a third of the campus’s population when it comes to payment options,” according to the study. “We measured the distance from all of the Evansdale buildings to dining services and found that it’s about a 25-minute round trip without even eating,” Campione said. “That’s blowing over a half hour of a student’s day just so they can eat. Students only have 10 minutes between classes, so many are going

Mon. County ‘Making Strides’ for breast cancer BY LACEY PALMER CORRESPONDENT

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will take place Saturday at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown. The walk is an opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have lost their lives, and raise funds and awareness to help end the disease, according to the American Cancer Society website. Joseph DuPont, community manager for the American Cancer Society in Monongalia County, helped coordinate the event. “The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness about breast cancer and to help fund the American Cancer Society’s local and national programs,” DuPont said. Gina Stewart, chairperson for the event, said the walk is important to her because of personal events. “I was diagnosed when I was 36, but my entire life I was told I didn’t have to worry about it until I was 40, so I didn’t,” Stewart said. “They estimated that my tumor had been there for five to eight years when they found it, so if I had been do-

ing my monthly self breast exams, I would’ve found it in advance and could’ve possibly avoided the chemotherapy and mastectomy that I went through. So, that’s the biggest part of this – to raise awareness and get women to be more comfortable with and know their body.” This is the second annual walk, and DuPont and Stewart said they hope the event will continue to grow. Dupont said the event last year raised $30,000 and more than 500 participants. This year they have already almost reached the amount of money they made last year. “Last year’s event went very well, but we hope to make it better each year. Instead of focusing on just the Morgantown area this year, we are trying to break out to all North Central West Virginia,” Stewart said. “In the years to come, we’re hoping that we grow and grow into a huge event for the entire state of West Virginia.” Although there is no fee to enter, the requested registration donation is $10. Any donations are accepted, and participants can donate during registration. “We do ask that you donate or raise money for the

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MountaineerTRAK connects students to future employers BY KELSEY MONTGOMERY CORRESPONDENT

West Virginia University students have the opportunity to apply for various jobs and internships and connect with future employers through the MountaineerTRAK system, an online career assistance program operated by the Career Services Center. “MountaineerTRAK is a huge, sophisticated program,” said David L. Durham, director of Career Services. “It is comprehensive and Universitywide to provide all students with an equal opportunity to snag the job they’re searching for.” WVU students can log in to MountaineerTRAK and apply for posted jobs they’re interested in using their MIX account. Even before clicking a button, a student is given a profile that includes their year and major, which can be expanded and personalized by the student. Documents such as re-

without eating breakfast or lunch because they don’t have time.” A survey was sent via email at around 7:30 this morning to a random sample of students, faculty and staff within the five colleges of the Evansdale Campus, in addition to individuals who regularly use the Rec Center and eat at Cafe Evansdale, Brew n’ Gold Cafe and Bits & Bytes. The results of the survey will determine the outcome of the

– Ryan Campione, SGA Governor

BY LYDIA NUZUM

ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR

The second round of the fourth annual Mini World Cup, hosted by the West Virginia University International Student Organization, will begin Sunday at noon on the Mountainlair Green. Gary Laruta-Davalos, a student of the WVU College of Law and ISO historian, helped organize the Mini World Cup this year. Laruta-Davalos said the purpose of the cup is to promote diversity within the University. “Diversity is what we celebrate. It’s the reason we held the tournament,” he said. Laruta-Davalos said 14 teams participated in the first tournament. This year, 24 teams, representing more than 30 countries, participated in the singleelimination soccer tournament. Teams competing this week include Iran, Bahrain, India, Q8, UNASUR and Al Shammar. Twelve teams will compete this week, and the six winners will compete in the final games. Laruta-Davalos said the tournament is the most popular event ISO promotes during Diversity Week, which will be

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TOP AND ABOVE: South America FC, blue, takes on India, gold, in the ISO World Cup last Sunday. Teams will compete again Sunday, Oct. 16, while the championship will take place on Sunday, Oct. 23. held Oct. 16 to Oct. 22. “The finals for the tournament will also mark the last day of Diversity Week,” Laruta-Davalos said. Diversity Week is a University-wide event held to promote diversity and cultural awareness at WVU. The theme of Diversity Week 2011 is “Peace. Love. Understanding.” Laruta-Davalos said the event is

open to any team wishing to enter, not only international students. “We don’t just have international students. SGA is playing, we have kids from Braxton Tower – it is truly diverse,” Laruta-Davalos said. The final tournament will be held Sunday, Oct. 22. The winning team will

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WVU attorney promotes social media responsibility BY MIKE ATKINSON STAFF WRITER

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The MountaineerTRAK located in the Mountainlair offers on-campus recruiting, job postings and internship and employment opportunities for West Virginia University students and alumni. sumes, cover letters, writing samples, transcripts and letters of recommendation can be uploaded to students’ TRAK accounts. From that point, students just need to search for the jobs

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Attorney for Students at West Virginia University Molli Starcher will be presenting a seminar detailing the “do’s and don’ts” of social media sites Monday in the Mountaineer Room of the Mountainlair. Starcher said the seminar will focus on the risks and consequences of various actions on Facebook and Twitter, as well as how students can jeopardize their chances of future employment. She said the seminar will show examples of photos and

“We want students to know they can damage their reputation by using these sites incorrectly.” Molli Starcher Attorney

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posts in which students have made bad choices and speak about the legal action taken in these cases. “This is very serious. We want students to know they can damage their reputation

The Goo Goo Dolls will perform at the Morgantown Event Center Sunday. A&E PAGE 6

Campus Calendar: 5 Puzzles: 5 Classifieds: 9

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Soccer tournament brings international students together

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News: 1, 2 Opinion: 4 A&E: 3, 6 Sports: 7, 8, 10

“This is a major problem for most students on Evansdale. Right now they have very few dining options. If they want to go anywhere, they’ve got to travel.”

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new facility, Campione said. “Usually, decisions are made and then students get to experience it. This is the first time it’s a full collaboration and students have a say every step of the way,” he said. “We’re waiting to move any further to see what type of menu students want and figure out what supplies we need. It comes down to what the people want.”

ON THE INSIDE The No. 3 West Virginia rifle team will begin its season this weekend against No. 9 Air Force and No. 12 Nebraska. SPORTS PAGE 7

by using these sites incorrectly, and that it can have an impact on their lives,” Starcher said. The seminar focuses on the legal ramifications of misusing social media sites, but it will also offer suggestions to students regarding the safe use of these sites. “Twitter and Facebook are good to have and use if we use them wisely. We know students are tech-savvy and computer-wise, and we want to raise a few areas of concern they may want to watch out for,” she said. Starcher said she is excited to speak to students about so-

cial media sites and encourages students to attend the seminar. “We have a lot of different presentations we do here, but this is one of the ones I really look forward to doing. I’m hoping to see at least 30 to 50 students,” she said. Starcher said she encourages all students, whether or not they plan to attend the seminar, to use common sense when posting information onto a social media site. “Don’t put information online that could be damaging to your reputation,” she said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

MOUNTAINEER MADNESS The West Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams will officially begin their seasons Friday night at Mountaineer Madness. SPORTS PAGE 7


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