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Wednesday November 11, 2015

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WVU retention rate rises to 78.8 percent by corey mcdonald staff writer @dailyathenaeum

An increase in the average GPA and ACT test scores of the 2015-16 West Virginia University freshmen class will allow the University to boast about freshman academic profiles, as well as its improving retention rate, due to statistics from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. The fall 2015 semester saw 4,782 freshman students en-

ter WVU with an average GPA of 3.45, an increase from the 3.32 GPA of the freshman class of fall 2010, which totaled 5,034 students. The overall ACT score also improved, raising from the 23.6 score of 2010’s freshman class to a 24.00 from the freshman class of fall 2015. Associate Provost Sue Day-Perroots attributed these statistics to a significant increase in honors students and the University’s focus on directing students to their majors quicker.

“(Honors students) have increased by about a third of what they were last year,” Day-Perroots said. “Obviously that is going to skew us a little bit higher.” This spike has increased academic profiles for the University as a whole. The overall retention rate for WVU has improved too, something WVU President E. Gordon Gee has set high goals for—aiming to reach 90 percent in the next few years. The rate has grown nearly 2 percent, from 77 percent in

2014, to 78.8 percent in 2015. WVU displayed its highest retention rate for the last eight years in 2008, with 79.6 percent of students continuing their education at WVU in the next year. After 2008, the rate displayed a steady decrease for the next three years, dropping to 75.1 percent in 2011. Since then, the retention rate has seen a stable increase. The Office of the Provost has been employing strategic retention initiatives to help increase this statistic.

One program, Summer Scholars, hosted approximately 20 students and gave them three weeks of coursework prior to coming on campus in the fall. Another program, Mountaineer Success Academy, hosted students a week before the start of the semester to learn about academic resources available on campus, like tutoring options. “Students themselves have also helped to drive access to the resources,” Day-Perroots said. “We have a tutoring

task force this semester because students came in and wanted more access to tutoring opportunities.” The University’s overall enrollment, however, had a slight decrease from 2014 to 2015, and has been consistently decreasing since 2011. Total enrollment at WVU— which includes the divisional campuses of WVU Tech and Potomac State— has seen a steady decrease since 2011, according to

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Jeremy Bird visits WVU, discusses the importance of reforming the election process

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By Jake Jarvis Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

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Woodburn Hall is decorated with lights to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in December 2009.

Student’s tweet serves as a catalyst in relighting Woodburn Hall during holiday season by jordan miller staff writer @dailyathenaeum

A tweet sparked a movement in the West Virginia University community a few weeks ago, calling for the University to reinstate the tradition of lighting up Woodburn Hall for the holiday season. Biology student Layne Veneri sent the tweet with a picture of Woodburn Hall outlined in the white lights that were signature until 2011, when the University discontinued the tradition for energy efficiency. “Hey #WVU, you should start lighting up Woodburn like this again for the Holiday Season... #Relight-

Woodburn,” the tweet read. After 346 retweets, 407 favorites and having an impression on more than 56,000 Twitter users, the idea to relight Woodburn left social media and gained traction in the real world, with the Student Government Association unanimously passing a resolution in support of the movement. Despite the public hype, however, the movement is still in its early stages, and the feasibility of the project has yet to be investigated. Due to the cost of relighting Woodburn, Paul Stewart, manager of the electrical shop in WVU Facilities Management, does not think the project is likely to happen. Stewart guessed it would

cost thousands of dollars to reinstate the tradition, from the number of lights that would need to be purchased, the crane for installment and the cost of electricity. The SGA resolution proposed that since many Morgantown residents and WVU students considered the lighting ceremony at Woodburn a holiday tradition, WVU should relight Woodburn with LED efficient holiday lights for the winter season. Ultimately, the decision will be made by those higher up in the University’s administration, and Stewart said SGA’s proposal of LED light bulbs may make them reconsider the project.

Blake Humphrey, member of the SGA Board of Governors and lead sponsor of the resolution, said SGA is currently working on making contact with administration to discuss whether the idea is possible. In the event that the University gets on board with the project, Humphrey said a meeting with stakeholders will be held, and an advisory committee may be formed. “I believe that when students show support for something, it’s beneficial for the community and provides some sort of intrinsic value for people at West Virginia University,” Humphrey said. “I think it’s

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Jeremy Bird, who grew up in a trailer park in Missouri and went on to study divinity at Harvard, is a man of politics. He’s sat at the helm of presidential, congressional and international political campaigns. Too often, he said, politicians angle their campaign, trying to capture the group of voters who return year after year to cast their ballots. Unfortunately, those voters tend to not be in the Mountain State. “So we write off West Virginia,” Bird said. “Before (the campaign) even begins, we write you all off. How does that feel? … In some ways, you can’t blame them. They’re trying to win, after all.” As a part of the Pi Lambda Pi Jewish Lecture Series, Bird spoke to members of the West Virginia University community on Tuesday afternoon in the Gluck Theatre about the importance of reforming the entire election process. Bird emphasized using technology to streamline the voting process and using social media to reach voters in a “totally unfiltered way.” During Obama’s re-election, only 32 percent of eligible voters in West Virginia actually cast a vote, Bird said. This followed a similar trend across the country where voter turnout was the lowest it has been since World War II. “We have a major, major problem in our country that you should care about,” Bird said. “We have a laws problem, a candidate problem, a gerrymandering problem and we have a narrative problem.” Though his name is not often heard, Bird was one of the experts behind President Barack Obama’s campaign. During Obama’s first go around, Bird helped the field organizer for South Carolina. Obama swept South Carolina, and Bird found himself as the campaign’s national field organizer in 2012. He’s since garnered significant media attention from publications like The New York Times and Rolling Stone for his innovative approaches to social media. Take Facebook as an example. Obama’s campaign launched an initiative to ask supporters to “remind” their friends to register to vote. “When we did this, we saw huge increases,” Bird said. And don’t forget Twitter, which is already a staple in the 2016 presidential election. When Obama was first elected president, only a handful of people from the Silicon Valley bought into the app’s 140-character limit. Bird sees Snapchat as the next frontier. Even though 23 million viewers tuned in to watch the first Repub-

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WVU students educate adolescents on the dangers of prescription drugs By Tessa Iglesias Correspondent @DailyAthenaeum

Second-year students at West Virginia University are traveling to middle schools and high schools across the state—and sometimes in Pennsylvania—to educate youth about the dangers of prescription and illicit drug abuse. Housed in the School of Pharmacy, the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience course is a service learning class. Students use interactive methods to discuss the anatomy and general physiology of the brain and body, as well as teach about how drugs affect normal brain and body

functions. “When students are confronted with a situation that involves abusing drugs or alcohol, then they are now able to make an informed decision, and hopefully it is not to participate,” said Catalina Saenz, a second year pharmacy student who has presented at Suncrest Middle School, West Preston Middle School and Weir High School. When IPPE students visit schools, they use a presentation called “The Neuroscience behind Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse,” which is originally from Duquesne University’s School of Pharmacy. The presentation in-

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forms audience members about how heroin, marijuana, alcohol, inhalants, cocaine and amphetamines alter the brain, and how these alterations cause mood and behavioral changes, leading to addiction. The middle school presentations, however, are tailored to a younger crowd, Saenz said. Younger audiences experience a different presentation developed by WVU pharmacy students, called “Your Healthy Brain and Body, and How to Keep Substance Abuse out of Your Life.” This presentation is more interactive, making use of a Drug ID board

that shows what the drugs they’re learning about actually look like and a “Candy vs. Medicine” PowerPoint game from the Ohio University School of Pharmacy. Specifically designed for middle schoolers, “Candy vs. Medicine” is used to promote medication safety as students are shown two pictures—one of medicine, one of candy—and have to guess which one is which. Saenz said this activity shows that candy and medicine can look quite similar, and stresses the importance of keeping medications in their original containers and away from children or others who can easily gain access.

Catalina Saenz and Sara Rizzuti at West Preston Middle School.

Throughout the presen- something they can relate tations for younger stu- to in terms of addiction, dents, IPPE students use dependence, tolerance and the theme of playing video games to give students see drugs on PAGE 2

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Before protests, U. of Missouri saw decades of race tension

A woman passes a tent encampment set up by student protesters following an announcement that University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe is resigning Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at the university in Columbia, Mo. Wolfe resigned Monday with the football team and others on campus in open revolt over his handling of racial tensions at the school. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)—This week’s events at the University of Missouri seemed to unfold rapidly, with little warning. But some students, faculty and alumni say the protests and sudden resignation of the president and chancellor are the culmination of years of racial tension on the state’s flagship campus. The history of racially charged incidents dates back generations. When the university denied admission to black law school applicant Lloyd Gaines, the issue led to an influential 1938 Supreme Court decision that helped pave the way for the civil rights movement. Three decades later, during the unrest of the late 1960s, the Legion of Black Collegians emerged at Mizzou to press for increased

minority representation among students, staff and faculty - a goal student protesters say remains unmet. And the 2011 suicide of black swimmer Sasha Menu Courey after she was allegedly raped by several football players led some to question the campus commitment to investigating sexual assaults. “Who built this university?” asked student government President Payton Head. “Who was building buildings in 1839” when the school was founded? “Slavery wasn’t abolished until 1865,” Head said. “But we don’t talk about that history here at the University of Missouri.” Head’s social media accounts of having racial slurs shouted at him from a passing pickup truck helped spark a renewed protest

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should bring back.” The lighting ceremony at Woodburn Hall was first held in the 1987-88 school year, and each year high school bands and choirs were invited to perform holiday songs at the event. In 2011, when the University moved to more energy efficient yearround lighting, the holiday lighting of Woodburn and the ceremony were discontinued. Humphrey said while the idea is still in its early stages, he hopes the SGA resolution can start a dialogue with administration about the plausibility of the idea. “If it’s not done this year for this winter season,” Humphrey said, “I would hope that it would be something that would be seriously considered for next winter season, but (now it’s) just something to begin that dialogue, start that conversation and begin working with them on it.”

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statistics provided by the WVHEPC. In 2011, 33,055 students were enrolled; that number is now down to 31,514—an approximate 5 percent decrease. President Gordon Gee said he would like to “raise our numbers here to get to 40,000 over the next couple of years.” “(West Virginia University) is a land-grant university, so we serve all of the citizens of the state,” DayPerroots said. “I think one of the challenges that the state of West Virginia has is a declining high school population. But we need to make sure that when we’re bringing students in from out-of-state, that we engage them early and make them feel a part of the institution.”

withdraw. Saenz said because West Virginia has the highest death rate of drug overdoses in the country, she feels it’s important for pharmacy students to educate local kids on these issues, and hopes that if and when the time comes, they are able to make the right decisions. “We took a different stance because it’s more about hearing the facts about it and learning about serious side effects and consequences,” Saenz said. “We feel this presentation is unique in that it is given by students for students, which hopefully helps the students relate to us a little more easily.”

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lican presidential candidate debate, only about 800,000 of those viewers were between the ages of 18 and 24. “But then you had 5 million people in the same age range interacting with the debate on Snapchat,” Bird said. “ That’s pretty impressive.” There is a litany of problems with the election process Bird would like to fix - and he’s not shy about sharing his opinions. “I think the power of smartphones and the proliferation of technology can change these problems,” he said. “At least one piece of it.” Registering to vote? He thinks it should be easier. Long lines at polling locations? He thinks they should be shorter.

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something Student Government Association should actively support.” Josh Watson, SGA governor and a signer on the resolution, said he supports the project because he has lived in Morgantown all his life and remembers thinking of Woodburn as the iconic symbol of WVU, especially when it was lit up for the holiday season. When he saw enthusiasm for this resolution rise among students, he knew immediately he wanted to be part of it. “The voice of the students coming together can have a really powerful effect, and I think the University is very good at responding to what the students support and desire for...,” Watson said. “(We) really hope that by putting this out there, we can show that this is a feasible and desirable thing we

movement at Missouri that culminated Monday with the resignation of university system President Tim Wolfe. Hours later, the top administrator of the Columbia campus, Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, was forced out. Other students - and some black professors - describe similar threats, from being targeted with slurs to tense confrontations with campus police over seemingly innocuous matters for which they say their white counterparts receive far less scrutiny. “It’s an inevitabilty,” said Delan Ellington, a senior history and anthropology major from Chicago. “I felt lied to. I was led to believe this is a very inclusive campus. Journalism professor Cynthia Frisby said she was spat at while jogging several months ago by a driver who

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displayed a Confederate flag on his truck, extended his middle finger and called her the n-word. Frisby said she was referred to in the same way by fellow faculty members. In her 17 years living in Columbia and working on campus, Frisby told the Columbia Missourian, she has been called the n-word “too many times to count.” On Tuesday, the university named Chuck Henson, a black law professor and associate dean, as its first-ever interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity. The appointment followed an emergency meeting of the four-campus system’s governing board Monday. The meeting concluded with promises of restoring a “culture of respect” while providing additional, though unspecified, support

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for aggrieved students and a renewed commitment to bolster minority hiring and recruitment. Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus met Tuesday with protest organizers, including leaders of the group Concerned Student 1950 - named for the year the school admitted its first black student. Also joining the meeting was graduate student Jonathan Butler, whose weeklong hunger strike led to a two-day walkout by more than 30 members of the Missouri football team. The meeting was held in the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, a main gathering spot for black students named after a civil rights pioneer who successfully sued to gain admission to the segregated University of Missouri law school but

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never enrolled. Lloyd Lionel Gaines disappeared in a 76-year-old mystery with little likelihood of being solved. The university that denied him admission to its law school honored Gaines with a posthumous honorary degree in 2006. The Missouri Bar awarded Gaines an honorary law license that same year. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state had to either admit Gaines or establish a separate law school for blacks. Missouri chose to create a bare-bones law school for blacks in a former St. Louis beauty academy, leading Gaines to move north and earn a master’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan. He was last seen leaving a Chicago boarding house in 1939. Politicians gerrymandering their districts? He thinks there should be an independent commission to oversee it all. All of these problems Bird sees boil down to one larger issue. He clicks to the next slide and tells a captive audience that Congress is overwhelmingly white, male and half of them are worth at least $1 million. “Right now,” he said, “our electorate does not look like our population.” jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

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OPINION Expanding interests in college 3

Wednesday November 11, 2015

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Liberal arts majors at West Virginia University, be warned: a study has shown students who pursue degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences make less money in the beginning of their careers than those who decide to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. This may not be considered breaking news to many already in a liberal arts field. The liberal arts have gained a bad reputation over time for not offering many high-paying job prospects post-graduation. The stereotype is pervasive: graduates of liberal arts programs lament online about still working at places like Starbucks long after obtaining degrees, while graduates of more technical fields have several well-paying job opportunities to choose from after college. Because of this, it may seem more practical for many college freshmen to choose a STEM major over one in the liberal

arts. This is unfortunately rooted in the idea that a college degree must always lead to landing a job in a dependable, highpaying field. Before college educations became commonplace in America, young adults chose to go to college to learn more about subjects that prepared them to pursue a career in the ministry or to become leaders in their communities, like earning a degree in philosophy or studying law. As America transitioned from an agricultural to an industrial society in the early 20th century, more people were able to gain access to receiving college degrees and the number of majors offered began to rise. Today, with college costs sometimes reaching upwards of $60,000 per semester at some prestigious universities, it can be easy to adopt the mindset of pursuing the most practical degree path in

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Liberal arts majors may worry about job prospects after graduating. order to reap the most monetary benefits postgraduation. However, choosing the most pragmatic area of study without a second thought may lead to missing out on discovering new areas of interest. WVU’s general education curriculum is designed to give students a

wide array of knowledge to take with them after their college career has ended, but students typically look to get them out of the way as quickly as possible. This editorial board encourages students to use their GECs and fallthrough courses as ways to explore new subjects and build upon preexisting

passions. College is one of the few times in one’s life when learning in a focused way about a wide array of subjects is the most accessible, so taking advantage of this fact could lead to lifelong interests or hobbies. Taking courses outside of one’s area of study may also lead to adding

a minor or even a second major, which will increase an individual’s range of skills and even overall job prospects. Though liberal arts majors may earn less over time, they likely all agree that money does not determine one’s satisfaction. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Media hype: Be skeptical, save cynicism for later

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‘Fallout 4,’ a much-anticipated video game release, has already gained criticism after just a few days on the shelves.

kody goff columnist @retrosyk

The incredibly popular video game franchise, “Fallout,” just released its latest wildly anticipated game. The opening day for the soon-to-be-released “Star Wars: Episode VII” has sold out of tickets in many locations. With these well-loved intellectual properties receiving new installments this year, it’s important to be aware of when something may be getting overhyped. Hype is what happens when a company or adver-

tising firm deliberately titillates consumers with brief glimpses of an up-andcoming project in the hopes of attracting new buyers before its release date. It can happen with movies, sports events, novels, video games and more. Therefore, everyone who’s a fan of something has likely fallen victim to hype before. “Fallout 4” and “Star Wars: Episode VII” are both receiving overwhelming amounts of media attention. They may be two entirely different products in two different mediums with two very different settings, but the way the media reports about them are similar. A news outlet will scrape

up whatever information it can about the project and then present said information in the most interesting way possible. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this tactic; if it gets people to read, then it’s fair game. However, this constant stream of tiny tidbits about a franchise or product may lead fans to draw conclusions about the work that are probably not true. Companies also rely on the talk these fans will generate amongst themselves, which hypes up the product even more. Media hype is natural and works excellently for capitalism, but it’s impor-

tant to be aware of hype when it comes and remain skeptical. After all, forming and keeping realistic expectations in the present has been shown to lower chances of being disappointed in the future. It’s happened too many times to count: A hypedup product was released to rave reviews, only to turn sour shortly after. Fans and critics alike are already giving negative reviews of “Fallout 4,” even after spending months of waiting for the game like it was the Rapture, and there’s no doubting something similar will happen with “Star Wars.” As the old saying goes,

“History is doomed to repeat itself,” and this seems to hold true today. “Star Wars: Episode I” is still famous today for being a very bad movie. But it was not just bad in and of itself; it was hyped by the media before its release, which then led to its weaknesses as a film being blown out of proportion by those who saw the film. There are horrible movies released every day, but the ones truly loathed for their lack of quality are ones that tried to grab the public’s attention before they hit the screens. This is why it’s so important to maintain realistic expectations for these

works. The sheer cynicism aimed toward hyped-up entertainment is far greater than the ire incurred by a game or movie that swam under the radar unnoticed. It’s a wonderful thing to be excited for something and to share love and enthusiasm with people who also enjoy it. However, if people turn their backs on the same product because it didn’t live up to the ridiculous imaginary standards they set for it, then the problem may not lie within the product or even with its advertising; the problem instead is with the expectations. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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WALTZING THROUGH HISTORY Kristen Uppercue/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Gretchen Moore teaches students how to waltz during the ‘Dancing Congress’ at the Elizabeth Moore Hall Dance Studio.

West Virginia University German Club hosts cultural evening of song, dance and European history Chelsea Walker A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

Commemorating a staple piece of German history, E. Moore Hall’s Dance Studio hosted a colorful and culturally infused evening of dance, as the WVU German Club presented its special event, “The Dancing Congress.” In honor of the 200-year anniversary of The Congress of Vienna, the WVU German Club hosted Doctor Katherine Aaslestad, WVU German history professor; and Gretchen Moore, dance instructor and performer, who provided insight on the Congress’s historical significance. WVU professor and organizer of the university’s German Club, Deborah Janson, said she felt the event would

be a great way to teach students not only an important piece of European history, but also art and culture in an interactive and engaging way. With a 20 minute lecture, students learned history and art, as Aaslestad provided the background on The Congress of Vienna, while Moore took to the floor to teach students how to waltz. During 1814-1815, the conference of The Congress of Vienna aimed to provide a long-term peace plan for Europe, by settling rising issues due to tensions brought on by the Napoleonic Wars. Negotiations focused on reconstructing the German states in the wake of Napoleon’s defeat. While congress members endured tense daytime discussions, they found themselves indulged in the

arts by night. Through concerts, theatre and dance, congress members became known as “The Dancing Congress” due to their extracurricular pastimes. “The Congress of Vienna was really important in terms of international stability of Europe,” Aaslestad said. “It’s very important for history, it’s important for international relations, it’s important for political science and the dance of course is important for art. It’s truly important for both art and European culture.” Aaslestad said The Congress of Vienna established a whole line of diplomatic procedures, international laws and relations. The Dancing Congress was noted for their feats in aiding humanitarian rights to many Euro-

pean countries. Royal members eradicated slavery and expanded religious freedoms in nearly all European states and paved a new way of peace in the international system. While members of The Dancing Congress were known for the changes they brought to Europe, they are also recognized for creating the waltz, a well-known dance practiced today. While in modern times the waltz is seen as a modest move on the dance floor, Moore and Aaslestad said the traditional style of European dance was not always viewed as conservative. Moore said because of the level of conservatism in the nineteenth century, the waltz was viewed as a less proper form of dancing. Aaslestad also said the movement of the dance, with the quick tempos and a hands-

on nature, led many Europeans to think the waltz was too scandalous for the dance floor. “Everything was very proper before the waltz,” Moore said. “This was a lot more sleek and sensual.” Teaching the traditional styles and steps of the waltz, Moore, adjunct lecturer in dance at West Virginia Wesleyan College, placed students in front of the mirrors lining the walls of the studio in E. Moore Hall. Starting with the basics, Moore had students step side to side, dancing to the beat of three counts as they perfected the simple starting steps of the waltz. Moore stressed the importance of perfecting the first simple steps, as the waltz is known for speeding up and slowing down

in tempo at different times, making it difficult to adjust to the change in pace. Switching from teaching the basic steps to the more complicated moves, Moore then instructed students how to waltz up and down the room, as well as learning the turning motions, prepping the students for the dance they would be making with their partners. Aaslestad stressed the importance of the waltz in regard to European culture. She also said the dance is still taught today in many European schools. For more information on the WVU German Club, visit http://german.worldlang.wvu.edu/activities/ german_club. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Wine Wednesday special pairs gourmet and grapes jillian clemente A&e Writer @dailyathenaeum

Even though the face of the $10 bill is changing, the value is not. On Wine Wednesday at Cafe Bacchus, that bill can get a whole bottle of wine. “Wine Wednesday gives people an opportunity to try something out of their comfort zone at a good price,” said partowner Judy Spade. “It’s geared (as a time) to have some wine, have some food and (say), ‘Hey, it’s a Wednesday. Let’s go out!’, not just for an anniversary or a business dinner.” Spade and her husband/chef own Cafe Bacchus and started the Wine Wednesday promotion about two years ago to draw customers in on a weekday. “We want to have something for people that are not business-related,” she said, commenting that typically weekdays draw in business-associated dinners. “We used to do ‘Tini Tuesday, and a natural sister to that would be Wine Wednesday. Basically, we’ve always had some sort of special during the week.” Tini Tuesday does not exist anymore because the cafe is now closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, Wine Wednesday is still up and running. The way it works is simple - parties of two or more can buy the $10 bottle as long as they buy an entree as well.

An outside view of Cafe Bacchus located on High Street in Morgantown. “People spend a lot of money on alcohol and don’t really think about food, but, this way, you’re not spending a lot on alcohol so you can spend money on food,” Spade said. “If you have a budget, if you’re not spending that on alcohol, wine or beer, then you can spend that on food.”

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The selection of wines varies each Wednesday, but there are always whites and reds, chardonnays and cabernets, French and South African. This is the chance to try a wine foreign to one’s tastebuds or even become a wine connoisseur. “A $10 bottle of wine at a nice restau-

rant is basically unheard of,” she said. Originally, Spade didn’t love wine, but she found out she was just limiting herself to a few types and not expanding her palate. “What I found out is that I do like wine,” she said. “It’s a good wine if you like it, it’s not a good wine if you don’t like it, and that’s regardless of how much you pay for it.” And, from what Spade has discovered about people, she doesn’t try to recommend the type of wine too often. “It’s not a wine pairing dinner,” she said. “What you find as you’re in this business for awhile is that people like what they like.” And that’s O.K. - it’s what the $10 bottle is for. However, Cafe Bacchus does offer wine pairings the last Friday of every month with the exception of November/December because of the holidays. The next wine pairing event is at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 for $25 a person. The pairings include a dinner and four different types of wine to try - two white, two red. The theme is Ugly Holiday Sweaters. Cafe Bacchus also has a happy hour every Wednesday through Friday from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Wine Wednesday runs from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cafe Bacchus is located on 76 High St., Morgantown. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra to play weekend series in Morgantown mel smith

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Friday evening’s state orchestra performance will bring nostalgia with a taste of jazz to Morgantown. The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform a three-concert series in Morgantown, debuting on Nov. 13. The concert titled “From The New World” will reflect on various influences of American culture through time, dating back to the late 19th century. The series will be held at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. The concert series is free for WVU students and faculty, and West Virginians can receive $10 off their $27.00 ticket price by showing a valid driver’s license. WVU students and faculty must redeem their free tickets at the WVU Arts and Entertainment Box Office. A public lecture series with Maestro Grant Cooper and a guest scholar for each concert will be provided free to students and faculty.

The WVSO is looking to stretch its statewide influence into new parts of the state, which led to finding a new home in Morgantown for the 2015-2016 season. The engagement of the symphony orchestra with the students of WVU and the Morgantown community will enhance not only the students, but also the community as a whole. The performance is a collaboration between the WVU College of Creative Arts, the WVU School of Music and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Although this is an exciting occurrence, this is not the first time the WVSO has made an appearance at WVU. Dean of the College of Creative Arts, Paul Kreider, explained the college has hosted the WVSO for children’s concerts for the last three years. The symphony orchestra has employed faculty and graduate students to perform with them throughout past seasons. The concert will begin with “Capriccio Concertante” by the living American composer, Byron Adams. Distinguished guest pianist Wil-

liam Wolfram will follow with performances of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Ravel’s “Piano Concerto.” The concert will come to a close with the orchestra playing Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 9,” otherwise known as “From the New World.” The symphony’s conductor, Maestro Cooper, will retire at the end of this season after serving 15 years as the Artistic Director. The symphony played “Capricio Concertante” during Cooper’s first season and will be encoring the music as a way of saying “thank you” to the audience’s continuous support throughout the years. Dean Kreider said the WVSO is currently in a two-year search for a new music director. “This is Maestro Grant Cooper’s last season conducting the Classical Series concerts for the WVSO. He will retire from the podium in 2017,” Kreider said. “I urge everyone to come and see Maestro Cooper this season.” The guest pianist, Wolfram, is humbled to perform with the WVSO and work with Maestro Cooper before his retirement. He has not yet

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra begins its Morgantown series on November 13. performed the symphony, with Friday being a first. “I know Cooper’s work from various sources, and I know him personally. I look forward to seeing the skill he will bring to the table,” Wolfram said. “I understand he is retiring. I am happy I get a chance to play with the symphony before he retires.” Wolfram is an American pianist with an immense amount of experience. He has appeared with many of

the greatest orchestras of the world and has placed in international piano competitions. He has gained a reputation of a well-distinguished concerto soloist whom is equally as skilled as a recitalist, accompanist and chamber musician. Wolfram believes the pieces he will perform reveal beauty and intimacy with a taste of rhythmic excitement and jazz. “As a performer, you hope to present a narrative as if

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you are an actor and speaking role through music,” Wolfram said. “You are telling a story the composer lays out for you. You hope to convey in provocative terms the story the music is telling.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 13 in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. For more information, visit http://www. wvsymphonyorg/. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Don’t forget your cowboy hats and boots for the return of LoCash to Schmitt’s Saloon, a band known for upbeat music with unique country twang. “When I first listened to them, I initially noticed the lyrics over music,” said Sara McQueen, a sophomore pre-secondary education student. “I loved that there wasn’t a lot of repetition in the beginning of their songs. It is a lot of free thought, and the songs are catchy.” This is the second time LoCash has visited Morgantown and played at Schmitt’s Saloon. The band is returning as part of its “Livin’ Loud” tour. Formed in 2004, LoCash is made up of duo Chris Lucas of Baltimore and Preston Brust of Kokomo, Indiana. Lucas and Brust met each other while working together at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. While another band was performing, a conversation about singing started and they have worked together since. Both come from very different backgrounds. While Lucas focused on playing football and performing onstage in high school, Brust grew up as the son of a minister and sang in church every Sunday. Lucas arrived in Nashville about five years before Brust. Over the years, the duo has had opportunities to perform at Times Square on New Year’s Eve, at the Grand Ole Opry and at several County Music Awards events. They have

made their voices heard not only through their own performances but also by writing songs for big country singers. The duo co-wrote Keith Urban’s song “You Gonna Fly” and Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah.” The band has recently released its new single, “I Love This Life.” The song officially made it to No. 1 on Sirius’ “The Highway” channel blog in July 2015. The duo has previously enjoyed its other hits with songs such as “Keep In Mind” and “The Best Seat In The House.” They have been able to grow through their experiences on prestigious stages and venues and have worked with other popular artists. Lucas and Brust have been able to share the stage with Tim McGraw, Kiss, Willie Nelson and Parmalee, who also recently performed at Schmitt’s. Doing around 150 shows a year, LoCash has become known as one of the hardest working bands in the music industry. “We are constantly trying to bring in the biggest artist that we can and the most trending artists that we can,” said director Troy Schmitt. “We are working on some big things for fall and spring semesters. We have a lot of great music and talent.” LoCash will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 at Schmitt’s Saloon. The concert is open to anyone over the age of 18. For more information on upcoming shows at Schmitt’s Saloon, visit http://www.schmittssaloon.com/event-calendar.html. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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New Orleans musical legend Allen Toussaint dies NEW ORLEANS (AP) ‑ Legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint, who racked up hits like “Working in the Coal Mine” and “Lady Marmalade” as a behind-the-scenes songwriter and producer before he gained new fame as a performer, died Tuesday, not long after a performance in Spain. He was 77. Rescue workers were called to Toussaint’s hotel in Madrid early Tuesday morning after he suffered a heart attack, said Madrid emergency services spokesman Javier Ayuso. They managed to revive him but Toussaint stopped breathing during the ambulance ride to a hospital and did not recover, Ayuso said. Toussaint performed Monday night at Madrid’s Lara Theater. Toussaint’s family confirmed his death in an emailed statement, thanking fans and friends for their condolences. “He was a legend in the music world,” said Quint Davis, who produces the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Toussaint performed there so often starting in 1973 - that Davis said Toussaint referred to the festival as his “annual concert.” Born in New Orleans’ working class Gert Town neighborhood, Toussaint went on to become one of

the city’s most legendary and celebrated performers and personalities. In the beginning Toussaint was known mostly as an R&B songwriter and producer. He worked for the New Orleans-based Minit Records in 1960 before being drafted in the Army for two years. He worked with such luminaries as Lee Dorsey, Art and Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, the Meters, Joe Cocker and Ernie K-Doe. Thomas remembered Toussaint, who produced her songs “It’s Raining” and “I Did My Part,” as someone who wrote beautiful stories set to music. In the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, Thomas and Toussaint and others would gather at Toussaint’s mom’s house to rehearse. “I don’t know how his mom put up with all of us in there all the time. But that’s where we learned our songs,” said Thomas. “That was the place to be, his mom’s living room.” In 1973, with fellow songwriter Marshall Sehorn, he established his own recording studio called Sea-Saint Studio. There he worked with a succession of musicians including Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Patti LaBelle, Cocker and Elvis Costello. “Having worked with

Allen Toussaint dies at age 77. him in New Orleans I know what a sweet and gentle guy he was and a massive songwriting talent,” said McCartney in a statement. Toussaint had numerous hits to his name. He penned the 1966 Lee Dorsey classic “Working in the Coal Mine” and pro-

VS Fashion Show celebrates 20 years NEW YORK (AP) ‑ Some light up, others are pretty in pink and still more burst forth like fireworks. Yes, Tuesday is Victoria’s Secret sexpot angel time, though the masses will have to wait until 10 p.m. EST on Dec. 8 to watch the 20th annual lingerie extravaganza on CBS. This is just the taping, including musical performances by The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding and Selena Gomez, after Rihanna abruptly canceled. Veteran VS walkers such as Lily Aldridge and Alessandra Ambrosio will be joined by newbie angels, including Martha Hunt and Elsa Hosk. Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid are among the nonwinged supermodels new to the glitzy show that generates weeks of advance buzz. In all, 47 models were scheduled to strut the runway in 75 looks at a Manhattan armory later Tuesday. But first, there was hair and makeup to be done and a “pink carpet” of celebrity guests to be walked. Caitlyn Jenner was among those expected, to cheer on daughter Kendall. Hadid said backstage that she has big respect for the veteran angels and hopes to earn her own wings one day. Brand new angel Rachel Hilbert, from Rochester, New York, is in the Pink USA squad on the runway, and was also in awe of the longtime ladies, including Brazilian beauty Adriana Lima, seated just inches away on a comfy white couch in rollers. “Uh, yeah, Adriana Lima. She’s sitting right there,” Hilbert smiled as all sat in satin, pink-and-white striped robes, curlers in their hair, while manicures, pedicures, spray tanning and makeup were under way. “She’s such

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Victoria’s Secret models Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio walk the runway. a sweetheart. Her advice was just breathe and just take it in.” So how were the nerves for the newcomers? “Actually, surprisingly, not bad,” Hadid said. “I was really nervous in rehearsal ... but I’m sure once I get in the lineup I’m going to be really nervous.” She’ll be sharing the stage with Gomez and Goulding. “I love both of them, so I’m really excited,” said Hadid, who fell to the floor and gasped in a video of her audition, when she was told she was picked. As for her famous curves, she prepared with the help of boxing and ballet. “A lot of sweating and then just focusing on smaller parts because when everything’s in high-def you have to not forget about the little things,” Hadid said. “I’ve watched the show my entire life and this has been such a dream.” Among the showpieces teased in advance were Aldridge in a $2 million demi-bra of 18-karat gold, encrusted with 6,500 diamonds, blue topaz, yellow sapphires and other precious stones fashioned like blasts of streaky color. It was this year’s iteration of the Fantasy Bra in a fireworks design created by jewelry company Mouawad.

Meanwhile, the folks over at Swarovski, one of the show’s sponsors, had a hand in a corset sparkling with 90,000 gold, red, green and blue crystals. Hunt had the privilege of previewing the look she will don at showtime, along with her wings weighed down by 20,000 crystals of their own and 1,200 battery-powered LED lights. The battery pack she will lug weighs a reported 19 pounds. Hunt’s last meal before hitting the makeup chair was eggs. Her first after the show concludes? “Pizza. It will be pizza after the show. I’m very excited,” she smiled. “Pizza is one of my favorite foods. Pizza and pasta.” Hunt said she was a tad nervous about managing her heavy outfit, the closing look of the show. “I did practice ... with a trainer. I wore a weighted vest and walked back and forth in high heels,” she said. Lima, marking her 16th year as an angel, said the nerves never really go away. “It’s a little bit tough after so many years because the girls are so beautiful and I have to keep up with them,” laughed the 34-year-old mother of two young kids. “I work out as much as I can, and you know, I feel great ... I feel wonderful in my skin.”

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duced Dr. John’s 1973 hit “Right Place, Wrong Time” and 1975’s “Lady Marmalade” by the vocal trio Labelle. Aaron Walker, who is working on a documentary about Touissant, said he often wrote with specific

people in mind - thinking, for example, about Lee Dorsey’s smile. His influence could be felt far outside of R&B circles. The song “Southern Nights,” which Toussaint wrote and performed, was later covered by country star Glen Campbell and hip-hop artists in the ‘80s and ‘90s often sampled from his songs. He eventually began performing more and producing his own albums in the 1970s. Onstage he often wore sequined and colorful suits and even off the stage he was known as a snazzy dresser - albeit one who often wore sandals. “You always saw Allen with a coat and tie and wearing sandals,” Davis said. He drove a Rolls Royce but otherwise lived a modest life in New Orleans, said Walker. In recent years he appeared on the HBO series “Treme.” Toussaint is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. In 2013 he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama. He had been expected to perform a benefit concert along with longtime friend Paul Simon in New

Orleans on Dec. 8 at Le Petit Theatre to raise money for New Orleans Artists Against Hunger And Homelessness. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 flooded not only his home but his Sea-Saint studio, forcing Toussaint to flee to New York. The studio never reopened. During Katrina he also lost most of his manuscripts, his gold records and many of his stage outfits, Davis said. In New York, Toussaint focused largely on performing, often taking the stage in solo concerts at Joe’s Pub on Lafayette Street. Irma Thomas said Toussaint didn’t do much touring before Katrina but after the storm he felt he needed to tour and bring attention to the city and its music. “There were so many musicians who needed to get back on their feet. He said ‘Now’s the time I need to do this,’” she said. Like many New Orleanians, Toussaint couldn’t stay away from the Crescent City forever. Nearly eight years after Katrina, Toussaint returned permanently to the city of his birth and so much of his musical inspiration. He is survived by two children.

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Athletes shouldn’t be needed to force change

on WVU’s rowing team would be an option. With the season coming to an end, the team is now looking forward to the spring season. For Young and Hoaglund, it’s just about progressing and learning the sport of rowing more throughout the next three years. “Come senior year, I hope this novice team can progress into a strong, competitive team who can win when it matters,” Young said. T h e p e r f o r ma n c e s all season long by both women along with the rest of the novice team show potential for years to come. The WVU rowing team may have found a key to its future success.

On Saturday, a group of black players on the University of Missouri football team announced they were going to boycott football-related activities until university president Tim Wolfe was removed from his position. The protest is fueled by the university’s handling, or lack thereof, of several racially charged incidents on campus this school year. The team joined an ongoing protest by students that had been going on for a majority of the school year. The first incident occurred when the school’s student association president posted to Facebook that racial slurs were yelled at him on campus. The school didn’t respond for six days, and a “Racism Lives Here” rally was held criticizing it. Almost a month later, a drunken man yelled slurs at the Legion of Black Collegians. Several days later, 11 students locked arms and blocked Wolfe’s car during a parade and had to be removed by police. The main group of protestors, Concerned Student 1950, released a list of demands, including a call for Wolfe’s firing and better minority representation on the university’s staff. Four days later, a swastika was drawn with feces on a residence hall bathroom wall, followed by one student beginning a hunger strike until Wolfe resigned or he died. These were just a handful of incidents that led to Wolfe’s resignation on Monday. The group of athletes’ protest came in support of the student on a hunger strike. Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel sided with the group of players on his team, announcing the entire team would join the strike despite a scheduled contest against BYU the coming weekend. “The players and the coaching staff are in a role where what they say will make a difference,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen. “We need to embrace that and need to understand that what we do and what we say makes a difference on the outside.” Missouri football and its student-athletes showed the nation the kind of power they have, but is it the athletes who really have the power? The SEC is one of the largest conferences in college sports and the most successful in recent years on the football field. The university made $31.2 million from the SEC alone last year. Had the Tigers continued the strike and forfeited their game this weekend, they would owe BYU a $1 million penalty. Some members of the public called for the players involved to have their scholarships pulled, but in a conference so heavily talented and competitive on the recruiting trail, the idea that players could lose their scholarships for having an opinion places them well behind their conference rivals. The problem lies within the idea that, although Wolfe was removed from office and the school is taking steps to improve racial equality on campus, it was done for all the wrong reasons. There have been protests for months by students, who were joined later by professors, deans and Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the state, but hardly any action was taken. Within 48 hours of the threat of no football and no revenue something was done. The school is doing the right thing, and the studentathletes are well within their rights to protest given the state the campus had been in, but change was enacted for all the wrong reasons, and that’s the biggest travesty of all.

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Quarterback Skyler Howard hands the ball off to running back Wendell Smallwood in Saturday’s game against Texas Tech.

Holgorsen’s new philosophy faces potential challenges against Texas this week BY DAVID STATMAN

ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR @DJSTATMAN77

When West Virginia hired Dana Holgorsen as its head coach in 2011, he was a Mike Leach disciple who was known for airing the ball out constantly. So who would have expected that five years later, Holgorsen’s Mountaineers would be a run-first outfit Holgorsen is calling “the ultimate groundand-pound team?” West Virginia has run the ball about 60 percent of the time this season, and although it’s partially due to its personnel favoring that style of play, Holgorsen has changed his basic philosophy. “We made a decision a couple years ago to move toward this direction with what we’re doing up front,” Holgorsen said Tuesday. “That’s why

(offensive line coach) Ron (Crook) is here, because he knew a lot of that ‘put your hand down in the dirt and go forward with it.’ I’d prefer it not to be the only thing that we’re doing. I’m not naive; I understand that we have to do better in the pass game.” Last week, the Mountaineers ran the ball 57 times as opposed to 24 passes in a 31-26 win over Texas Tech. Expect Holgorsen to continue growing his offense in that direction in the future. “I just think you have to continue to evolve a little bit, and that’s just the area where I wanted to continue to evolve at. I wanted to do something a little different than what the rest of the league was doing. Now we just have to continue to get better at it.” They’ll need to con-

tinue to improve this coming weekend. Although the Texas Longhorns are only 4-5, Holgorsen admitted he hasn’t seen anything like the amount of blitzing the Longhorns bring day in and day out. “They blitz as much and as often as anybody I’ve seen,” Holgorsen said. “They’ll look like we look at times. They stack things up, with a lot of interchangeable people and corners coming off the edge. Not only can their d-line get there, they have other ways of getting there as well.” Texas is second in the Big 12 with 26 sacks in six conference games, and while West Virginia is confident that practicing against its own defense will help them handle the pressure, a revamped offensive line may add complications.

Regular left tackle Yodny Cajuste’s status for Saturday is still unclear – the Mountaineers adjusted for his absence last week by moving right tackle Marquis Lucas to the left side, bumping Adam Pankey inside and inserting redshirt freshman Marcell Lazard at right tackle. Holgorsen was impressed by the unit’s performance against Texas Tech, so expect a similar configuration if Cajuste again cannot go. Although quarterback Skyler Howard could be in for an anxious Saturday, the junior has another safety valve in the pass game he can count on. Sophomore receiver Ka’Raun White couldn’t have had bigger shoes to fill when he arrived in Morgantown this year – his big brother is former

Mountaineer All-American Kevin White, after all. But while the younger White admitted the shadow of his brother affected him early on, Ka’Raun has started to come into his own in recent weeks. White broke out Saturday against Texas Tech, leading the Mountaineers with five catches and 80 yards. White’s teammates and coaches have always been very wary about comparing the sophomore to his brother – now, they see him becoming his own man. “He’s really becoming his own identity,” Howard said. “He’s becoming a ballplayer. Not that he wasn’t before, but he’s understanding that he can do this. I trust him, and he’s going to improve like his brother did.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Thrasher has immediately excelled in freshman season BY CONNOR HICKS SPORTS WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

The West Virginia University rifle team dropped two spots in this week’s latest poll, falling to No. 3 in the country. The Mountaineers (5-0, 3-0) lost the top spot in the country to Kentucky following a win over No. 4 Murray State at the Akron Invitational this weekend. Kentucky placed highest of the 12 teams at the invitational, while West Virginia placed second overall. The reigning national champs are having remarkable success so far this year in their effort for an 18th national title. While the team can credit much of its scoring

to the senior leadership of Meelis Kiisk, Michael Bamsey and Garrett Spurgeon, freshman Ginny Thrasher has consistently been one of the team’s leading scorers. Thrasher, a Springfield, Virginia native, adjusted to collegiate shooting extremely quickly and has been a major contributor to her team through their first five matches. In just her second career match on Oct. 11 against Nebraska, she shot a 595 in air rifle, just five points shy of a perfect score, to lead the team in scoring. “Ginny had a great day today. She really learned from her first career match yesterday, and I could see where she made improvements,” said coach Jon

Hammond in an interview with WVUSports.com. Since then, she has consistently placed among the top three scorers for both air rifle and smallbore. Thrasher again shot a 595 in a Nov. 11 match against No. 13 Memphis. Thrasher is averaging a 1,174.25 aggregate score through her first five matches, which places her third on the team despite being the Mountaineers’ youngest member. Experience is no issue for Thrasher, who had National and Olympic experience before she even came to WVU. Thrasher currently owns 20 NRA and USA Shooting records and placed third at the 2014 Junior Olympics. She has shot in multiple

World Cups and placed sixth in the 2015 Spring World Cup in the women’s 50-meter smallbore. Her experience shooting in high-pressure competitions has surely resulted in her remarkable composure through West Virginia’s matches thus far. Her five medals in the 2015 USA Shooting National Championships earlier this year earned her status on the US National roster. A member of the West Springfield High School Honor Society, Thrasher was a three-time Virginia state champion and is studying engineering while competing for the WVU rifle team. Thrasher will surely be an essential component

to the Mountaineer squad should it hope to bolster its legacy with another national title when it returns to Akron in March for the 2016 NCAA National Championships. Her impact will likely be seen for years to come, as she is just in her first year with this Mountaineer team. The Mountaineers open up their conference home slate this weekend as they play host to Great American Rifle Conference foe No. 9 Army. The match will begin at 8 a.m. at the WVU Rifle Range. The match is the first of four consecutive home matches that feature three of the nation’s top 10 teams. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Freshmen contribute to squad in their first year by vince gaudio

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After finishing the fall season with an impressive sweep of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne, some members of the West Virginia University novice rowing team are looking to take it the next level and make it to the varsity team. Elizabeth Young and Amy Hoaglund are among members of the novice team who have made an impact to take their talents to the next level. Before their success at WVU, Young and Hoaglund had to go through the unique experience of choosing rowing and make the tough decision and transition into becoming a Mountaineer. Many members on the

team have rowed for years before joining the Mountaineer team. For Young and Hoaglund, that is not the case. The pair actually had no experience before coming to WVU. “When they mailed out the brochures in July, they emphasized that no experience was necessary,” Young said. “I had always been involved in high school athletics and I did not want it to end there, so why not?” Why not, right? It’s not like rowing is the most tiring and hardest sport to pick up on the fly. “It’s a very hard sport to execute. I’ve learned technical sport, and everyone from the eighth seat to the one seat needs to be in unison. It’s the most teamorientated sport where if one person messes up, the whole team is ultimately

messed up,” Young said. Young has always been a spontaneous person who likes to try and succeed in any sport, simply because she can. She holds various skills in athletics, such as track and field since the sixth grade, also participating in crosscountry and swimming in high school. With the help of the team, both girls have made the transition to college athlete with no past experience. For Hoaglund, it was purely for the love of athletics. She was a past varsity letter winner in swimming, a soccer player and even completed the Pittsburgh half marathon. So when WVU gave her the chance to continue to compete in a fitness sport, she did not let it go to waste.

“When the rowing team gave me the opportunity, I jumped at it, and it has been amazing,” Hoaglund said. Just like Young, Hoaglund found out it wasn’t hard to pick up rowing for the first time. “The hardest part is the technique on the water. People do not realize that rowers use every part of the body. It’s all about how mentally tough you are,” Hoagland said. The highlight of the season for both girls was the Head of the Occoquan when Young and Hoaglund teamed up along with two other girls in the 4+ boat to help capture a gold medal in their first ever colligate race. That memory will forever be cherished for these two women, who just last year never thought being

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SPORTS

Wednesday November 11, 2015

HARD IN THE PAINT

West Virginia’s Devin Williams drives to the basket Friday against Glenville State.

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West Virginia’s Lanay Montgomery posts up last season against Kansas.

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It’s finally Devin Williams’ team Lanay Montgomery will have this season for West Virginia to shoulder the load inside BY DAVID STATMAN

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For the West Virginia University men’s basketball team, everything revolves around their man in the middle: The sport-goggled, rebound-grabbing, 6-foot-9 double-double machine known as Devin Williams. In two years, Williams has ascended from heralded recruit to starter to feature player. Going into his junior season, Williams is trying to expand his game and become more than just an interior force. Now West Virginia’s top player, Williams is making an effort to become the team’s vocal leader after the departure of senior guards Juwan Staten and Gary Browne. According to WVU head coach Bob Huggins, Williams needs to also lead with his play and not just his words. “Devin gets vocal occasionally,” Huggins said. “Devin got vocal occasionally a year ago. I think the best leaders are the people who lead by example. Devin has really tried to help the younger guys and the new guys, as have the rest of them, but at the end of the day, you can’t tell them what to do and not do it yourself. I think Devin has worked really hard at his craft.” Many are expecting Williams to take the next step this season, not just with his leadership but with his game. An All-Big 12 Hon-

orable Mention last season, Williams was one of 11 players to receive Preseason All-Big 12 honors before this season. Williams’ improvement over the last few years presages what could be a breakout junior season. Ranked the No. 64 recruit in the 2013 high school class by Rivals.com, Williams was the centerpiece of the No. 1 high school team in the country at Florida’s Montverde Academy. Williams was perceived as mainly notable for his strength and his rebounding, with the finer points of his game needing development. Williams stepped immediately into the starting lineup as a freshman, averaging 8.4 points and 7.2 rebounds. The Cincinnati native took a bigger share of the offensive load as a sophomore, bumping his averages up to 11.6 points and 8.1 rebounds, with nine double-doubles on the season. Williams finished last year as West Virginia’s second-leading scorer and leading rebounder. With previous top scorer Juwan Staten off to the pro ranks, Williams knows that this year he will be an even bigger focus of the offense. “As humble as I can say it, everything is going to be through me this year,” Williams said in an interview with the Dominion Post. “I’ve got to be able to make decisions.” In the run-up to this year’s regular season schedule, Williams is dis-

playing a more developed all-around game, featuring an improving jumpshot, sharper passing ability and greater aptitude putting the ball on the floor. In West Virginia’s preseason exhibition game with Glenville State Friday, Williams contributed eight points, 10 rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes of action. Although Williams’ finer understanding of the game was apparent, Huggins was careful to put the kibosh on expectations that West Virginia was going to primarily function by running the offense through the junior center. “I think Devin is the end of the offense,” Huggins said. “Devin has gotten a lot better at penetrating and pitching it, and he got (Daxter Miles) a couple shots that way. You want to stop the bleeding by throwing it close (to the basket), and he’s the guy who we’re probably going to throw it close to.” This is not a West Virginia team with a 7-footer, and at 6-foot-9, 255 pounds, Williams is the biggest man on the floor for the Mountaineers. It will be Williams’ job to bang bodies with the Big 12’s best big men, including Kansas’ Cheick Diallo and Perry Ellis, Iowa State’s multitalented senior Georges Niang and Baylor beast Rico Gathers. Williams is as strong and talented as anyone in the conference, and it will be his team in 2015-16. djstatman@mail.wvu.edu

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After a standout season for the West Virginia women’s basketball team, junior center Lanay Montgomery has been given a larger and more meaningful role with the team. Along with Bria Holmes, the Pittsburgh native was named co-captain of this year’s team. Last season, Montgomery led the Big 12 Conference in blocks per contest and finished 10th in the NCAA in the same category. She also tied a WVU program record with 124 blocked shots. Montgomery finished fourth on the team in minutes played last season, helped propel WVU to finish fourth in the conference in rebounding offense and led a positive rebound margin of plus 4.8. After her on-court success, head coach Mike Carey rewarded Montgomery with the co-captain honor. “It’s a great feeling,” Montgomery told WVUSports.com. “I’m a leader on and off the court. I expect the most out of the girls, and I expect them to do the same for me.” Montgomery is entering her fourth year as a Mountaineer – she was a medical redshirt her freshman year. Since then, she’s become one of the veterans on a team that is the thirdyoungest program in women’s basketball this year.

However, she isn’t worried about that statistic. She feels that the team’s European tour helped the freshmen develop. “They adjusted well,” Montgomery said. “Going overseas and playing those four games was a big help to us and getting our chemistry together.” The chemistry seemed intact in the exhibition opener against Shepherd on Oct. 31. Montgomery was three blocks shy of finishing with a triple-double. She recorded 13 rebounds, 12 points and seven blocks in her 23 minutes of playing time. In a European exhibition against the Seleccio Catalana, Montgomery was one of two players to finish in double figures. She added seven rebounds as well. “I think Europe helped build that offensive mindset because when you see the ball go through the bucket that’s a good feeling,” Montgomery said. “It always gives you more confidence.” Montgomery’s play is noticeable around the rim on both sides of the floor, which helped elevate her game to an elite status in Morgantown. The jump in her game from freshman to sophomore was a leap that left people stunned. In 2014, she had only 47 rebounds, 10 blocks and two steals in 24 games. She significantly improved that mark in 2015 by getting 247 more rebounds, 114 more blocks and 26 more steals, marks that not only put her

in the top tier of the Big 12, but all of the NCAA. The junior is on a remarkable path after an ACL injury, which resulted in three knee surgeries in a 16-month span, nearly cost her a chance at WVU. “I knew the coaches had confidence in me,” Montgomery said about her debut. “I had confidence in myself.” Currently, Montgomery has a firm grasp on the starting spot, but questions have arisen as to who will be her backup, as regular second-stringer Kayla Montgomery was ruled out for the season with an ACL injury over the summer. Kayla Montgomer y played 114 minutes last season, backing up Lanay, who recorded 875 minutes. Carey is now tasked with finding a backup center, most likely having a forward from the four spot take over the backup duties. Montgomery has improved significantly in her tenure in Morgantown, and with the addition of more depth players, especially on offense, her skillset could be a crucial piece to the Mountaineers this season. However, can Montgomery handle another heavy workload if a clearcut backup isn’t found? After her impressive numbers last season and her long road to Morgantown, it seems as if Montgomery won’t let an obstacle that small affect her on the court. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

VOLLEYBall

WVU tries to snap 11-game losing streak against ISU by johnna herbig sports correspondent @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University volleyball team is back at home to take on the Iowa State Cyclones for the second time this season. The Mountaineers are entering this game with an 11-game losing streak. Their most recent match was against the Baylor Bears, which they lost in a 3-0 shutout. West Virginia comes into tonight’s matchup with a 5-18 record, 0-10 in the Big 12. Junior red shirt Dzeni Hadzisehovic led the Mountaineers against the Bears, bringing in nine kills. Sophomore middle blocker Mia Swanegan was able to contribute eight herself, and sophomore outside hitter Morgan Montgomery followed behind her, scoring seven. The defense was led by sophomore libero Gianna Gotterba and sophomore defensive specialist Melvina Brown, both achieving eight digs apiece.

West Virginia’s Mia Swanegan rises to hit the ball earlier this season against Texas. The Cyclones are enter- and 25-17. ing this match coming off Sophomore red shirt Saa win and with a record of mara West and junior red 15-7 for the season and 8-3 shirt setter Suzanne Kuhrt led the Cyclones offense for conference play. Their most recent match that night, both scoring 12 was against TCU. They won kills each. Behind them, 3-0, and the match had the sophomore outside hitter set scores of 25-19, 25-21 and middle blocker Alexis

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Conway and junior outside hitter Ciara Capezio followed, both getting seven each. Senior defensive specialist and libero Caitlin Nolan led their defense, grabbing 15 digs, the match high. Junior red shirt outside hitter

Natalie Vondrak helped by getting six digs herself. These two teams met recently this season when the Cyclones had a 3-0 shutout, beating the Mountaineers with the set scores of 25-20, 25-11 and 25-16. “I thought we had some

good moments,” said WVU head coach Reed Sunahara in an interview with WVUsports.com. “We’ve got to play a lot more consistent to string more points together.” Montgomery led the Mountaineers getting 10 kills, while senior middle blocker Caleah Wells followed behind her with seven. Junior setter Haley Roe led WVU’s defense with six digs. Sophomore defensive specialist Taylor Cross followed her, contributing five. Iowa State freshman outside hitter Jess Schaben had the game high that night, getting 12 kills. Junior outside hitter Ciara Capezio was also a big help for the Cyclones, posting 10 kills. Senior libero Caitlin Nolan led the Cyclones defense getting 14 digs. Sophomore defensive specialist and libero Berta Branen was able to contribute six more digs. Tonight’s match begins at 6 p.m. at the Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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10 | VETERANS DAY

Wednesday November 11, 2015

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WVU offers resources and support for veteran Mountaineers by tessa iglesias correspondent @dailyAthenaeum

To recognize the contributions veterans have made in service to our country, West Virginia University offers a variety of resources and support programs for veterans attending the University, so they can attain their degree and feel like members of the Mountaineer family. Jerry McCarthy, an active duty veteran who spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, started school as an undergraduate after his Navy career at the age of 37. He is now director of the WVU Office of Veterans Affairs. According to a proposal, the WVU Office of Veterans Affairs strives to “provide a seamless integration

of VA educational benefits, pay and processes for veteran students, provide academic advising, academic skill building, career seminars, personal counseling and mentoring opportunities and develop collaborative relationships with outside organizations, agencies, businesses and alumni in support of WVU’s veteran services.” McCarthy understands the needs of veteran students, and is dedicated to helping them make a smooth transition from a military to academic life. “I think the intent for any student is pretty much so that they get whatever they need from the time that they step in, until after they graduate, meaning some employment opportunity,” McCarthy said.

Tutoring is very important for veterans, as most of them are pursuing a degree in engineering, and oneon-one tutoring is usually necessary for veterans who have not been in an academic environment since high school. “Individual tutoring… is the most intuitive approach to improving education for student veterans,” reads a proposal. “The mentoring relationship that develops inspires the veteran to learn outside the classroom setting, where academic responsibility disperses among the many.” WVU offers a STEM tutoring program for veteran students, funded by AT&T, that started in the fall of the 2014-15 academic year. It has since offered individ-

ual tutoring to veteran students in STEM related majors. This program not only helps veterans academically while in school, but also helps pave the way for job opportunities after graduation. Another program offered by WVU for student veterans is the Military to Mountaineer Mentor Program. The purpose of this program is for mentors—who are other student veterans, alumni, faculty or staff members—to give student veterans the support they need to transition to life at WVU. Mentors are available through individual meetings or email correspondence. In addition, there are a number of group ac-

tivities, discussions and events in the program that help students with the changes while giving mentors an opportunity to learn about experiences different from their own. These groups and programs allow participants to find and connect with other veterans who can relate to their experiences and struggles with transitioning to student life. There is also a student organization, Veterans of WVU, that gives students, veterans and those still serving the opportunity to come together and socialize while further participating in civic outreach. Since fall of 2008, the group has been part of the Student Veterans of America, a national student veterans group.

WVU is known for being a military friendly school and has even received recognition as such. For the second year, U.S. News and World Report listed West Virginia University as a “Best College for Veterans,” and Advanced Military Education added WVU to its list of top military friendly schools. “If you understand being a veteran,” McCarthy said, “one of the things is that veterans are like family, and everyone is there for each other at the beginning (and) all the way through the end.” For more information on support opportunities and programs for veteran students, please visit http:// wvuveterans.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

A look at the life of a student veteran: Kimberly Richardson and Christopher Sherlock By Jamie Mason Correspondent @DailyAthenaeum

In observance of Veteran’s Day, The Daily Athenaeum is highlighting two West Virginia University student veterans to give our readers an insight into what it’s like to be both a student and service member. Kimberly Richardson Kimberly Richardson is a 2013 WVU graduate who joined the military to “travel and do something different” before enrolling in college. While only serving part-time in the West Virginia National Guard, Richardson couldn’t imagine the things she would learn to do. Richardson, who started off as a paralegal specialist in 2008, is now a Black Hawk pilot in an aviation unit in Wheeling, West Virginia. She said the Army “spent almost a million dollars to send (her) down to flight school to become a pilot.” Flight school, which is located in Fort Rucker, Alabama, was only the beginning of her adventure. “I’ve gotten to travel all over,” she said. Richardson spent a year in

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Richardson poses for a photo while on active duty. Africa in 2011-12. She has ad- ble if it weren’t for her miliditionally reached the rank of tary service. Chief Warrant Officer 2. “A lot of jobs within the In just a few weeks, Rich- government want you to have ardson will graduate from military experience,” she said. another school and continue “A lot of the things that they her career with the federal look for in the military are the government. Her new career, same traits they look for in the which cannot be disclosed, government sector.” would not have been possiRichardson’s new career will be challenging. She still has to be physically fit, confident and able to communicate with many people. However, her military experience has made the change in professions flow more smoothly. “It’s a natural transition from the military,” she said, “(my experience) will make it a lot easier to transition from the military to the government.”

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Christopher Sherlock An ROTC cadet, Christopher Sherlock is a WVU international studies student who spent the summer of 2015 in Tanzania, Africa with a program called CULP. CULP, or Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency, sends future Army officers into foreign countries and exposes them to vastly different lifestyles, worldviews and economic standings of American citizens. “CULP exposed me to the harsh realities of people’s standard of living outside of the United States,” he said. While teaching English in Tanzania, Sherlock “learned how individuals made the best out of situations, which, at times, were not in their submitted favor.” Sherlock said the pro- Sherlock teaches basic English at an elementary school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzagram was an experience he nia. Photo taken in June 2013. is thankful for because it was an important learning experience in his life that will “transfer into the rest of (his) career.” “(CULP) gave me the opportunity to assist in the needs of a foreign country and gain the cultural skills necessary to be a successful leader in our world today,” he said. Although Sherlock will most likely not be serving in Africa directly after college, he said the program was helpful for wherever he ends up. Upon graduating in 2016, Sherlock’s time within the military will continue as an active duty second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, hoping to either be an infantry or armor officer. submitted Sherlock teaches basic English through a program called American Corners in Zandanewsroom@mail.wvu.edu zibar, Tanzania. Photo taken in June 2013.

ABOVE AND BEYOND. From the American Revolution to the front lines in Afghanistan, women have always served — even when some called it impossible. Mountaineers respect that. Bravery, honor, service — it’s in our blood too. That’s why more than 300 female veterans are pursuing their passions at West Virginia University. Veterans like you are the leaders, innovators and world-changers of tomorrow. You have the drive. And you’ve shown your courage. We can help you go even further. Visit wvuveterans.wvu.edu to learn more.

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Wednesday November 11, 2015

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WVU participates in 5 Star Challenge initiative By Rachel McBride Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

West Virginia University is taking part in a new initiative called the 5 Star Challenge, which encourages West Virginia’s public two-year and four-year institutions to adopt a set of standards and do their part in supporting student veterans. The challenge’s name and purpose “pays homage to the military tradition of issuing ‘challenge coins’ to military service members who exemplify the values and standards of their military units,” according to the Office of Veteran’s Education and Training website. Institutions can choose to accept the challenge and demonstrate support by completing the five tasks: Have college and university presidents sign commitments, create a focus on increasing access and affordability to higher education for student veterans, provide increased academic support, enhance social networks for veterans on campuses and gen-

erate greater collaboration with community organizations working to meet the needs of military service members. “It’s to ensure there’s a helping hand to those students that need it and to honor the sacrifice to those who may need additional support,” said L. G. Corder, director of Veterans Education and Training program. Institutions that accept the Challenge will be provided with a detailed guide and ongoing training on how to succeed in implementing each star in the challenge, as well as assistance in promoting and carrying out the commitment ceremony. Jerry McCarthy, director of WVU Veterans Affairs, thinks the 5 Star Challenge is a great idea for universities all across the state. McCarthy believes bringing the challenge to WVU will offer many veterans in the Morgantown area the additional help and services they may need while being a student. “(The 5 Star Challenge) will usher in a new era of support for veterans in the state of West Virginia,” Mc-

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Two veterans watch the Mon River Big Band along the river. Carthy said. “(It will) provide equal footing no matter where veterans go in the state.” The institutions involved in the challenge will have until Sept. 1, 2016 to implement each of the five stars for the challenge. These institutions will be presented with a “Five Star Challenge Coin” by OVET during cer-

emonies that occur during the week of Veterans Day. Participating campuses of the challenge will host a commitment ceremony where the coins will be exchanged through a handshake between the institution’s student veteran organization’s president and the institution’s president, provost or other high-

ranking official. “It’s going to (get) our institutions to focus on the things they are already doing well and to help them continue to provide services to our veterans,” Corder said. Plans on how WVU will meet each challenge presented by OVET is still in the works and underway.

For a complete list of all components of the 5 Star Challenge or universities participating in the challenge, visit http:// c f w v c o n n e c t . c o m / v e terans-education/office-of-veterans-educationand-training-issues-5-starchallenge/. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

WVU offers help to veterans with summer-long entrepreneurship program By Madeleine Hall Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

This summer, West Virginia University plans to help veterans find their footing in the professional world through the facilitation of a summerlong entrepreneurship program. Housing the program, the College of Business and Economics hopes to allow veterans to partner with local entrepreneurs and develop the skills necessary to start their own businesses. “I think it’s a very sad state of affairs that our vets have such a hard transition back (to civilian life),” said Dr. Joyce T. Heames, associate Dean of Innovation, Outreach and Engagement at B&E. “I have a brother that I lost about 4 years ago that was in the military. I truly understand the emotional rollercoaster that they go through. I wish we could do more.” In 2014, WVU’s College of Business and Economics was ranked 12th in the Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Business Schools” list. Steve Cutright, director of the BrickStreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, said it was WVU’s outstanding relationship with veterans that motivated him to create the veteran’s entrepreneurship program. “The knowledge veterans can gain from (an entrepreneurship) program is invaluable,” Cutright said. Cutright will further develop the curriculum and serve as the program’s instructor. Although it’s only in the planning stages, Heames hopes to attract other sponsors to the program, which will be based upon the entrepreneurship minor at the B&E College.

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Because veterans tend to experience about a fifteen-month unemployment period after their return to civilian life, according to the 2015 Veteran Economic Opportunity Report, the program could open up new doors. “Entrepreneurship might provide (veterans) with opportunities to be independent and self-reliant,” Heames said. “My experience has been that veterans like that.” Despite initial struggles with unemployment after returning home, the unemployment rate for post9/11 veterans is on the decline—decreasing by 1.8 percent in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Military units are doing a better job of prepping veterans for their time out,” Heames said, “(but) we also need to have programs ready to catch veterans.” Jerry McCarthy, director of WVU Veterans Affairs, said unemployment among veterans has much to do with the mindset of young veterans approaching their college careers. Veterans, who are accustomed to a paycheck, often attempt to complete their college degrees more rapidly than their peers and miss out on extracurricular activities that help bolster their resumes and increase their chances of finding a job, McCarthy said. “It’s like speeding down a freeway without any peripheral vision,” he said. “If I’m always focused on the end goal, then I won’t take advantage of opportunities in the scenery beside me.” One of the most challenging aspects of tackling unemployment among veterans, McCarthy said, begins with changing the attitudes of veterans in college and convincing them to take advantage of

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the opportunities around them. “Those in the military see a goal and go after it. They know how to improvise, adapt and overcome all of these adverse situations. (But) we ask them to please slow down,” he said. Due to their military service, veterans tend to possess values that are difficult to find, however, including loyalty, perseverance and, often, maturity, making them not only appealing to future employers, but also able to succeed independently in the world of entrepreneurship, according to McCarthy. Through opportunities like the veterans entrepreneurship program, veterans can bolster their chances for success by developing skills beyond the values they learned in the military. “I am excited,” Heames said. “I think it’s an opportunity for us to give back.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Wednesday November 11, 2015

WVU to host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast By Jordan Miller Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

A Veterans Appreciation Breakfast will be held Wednesday morning at the Erickson Alumni Center in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. West Virginia University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Division of Human Resources, Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC and the Division of Student Life will host the event to bring the WVU community together to celebrate veterans on campus. “We have a lot of faculty, staff and administrators who don’t understand how the armed forces work, but they care, and they support veterans, so it’s a learning opportunity for them,” said keynote speaker Amber Brugnoli, “…and it’s also important to let the veteran population on campus know that their service is valued, and that we want to recognize and support them.” Brugnoli is the assistant

dean for Career Services at the College of Law and will speak at the breakfast, along with Richard Cunningham, 94, a World War II veteran who served on the battleship USS West Virginia and was at Pearl Harbor. Currently in the reserves, Brugnoli is a WVU graduate and assigned to the Air Force Inspector General’s office at The Pentagon. As keynote speaker, she plans to focus on how the nature of military life is not to draw attention to oneself, but how positions should also be recognized as special because less than one percent of Americans are in the uniformed services. Mike Wilson, president of Veterans of WVU, will present President E. Gordon Gee at the breakfast with a commemorative coin for enacting the Five Star Challenge initiative on campus. “(Veterans Day) means recognizing all the past, present and future veterans we’re going to have here at WVU,” Wilson said. “There wouldn’t be a Vet-

erans Day if our brothers and sisters weren’t going over there and putting their lives on the line to support the United States.” The Five Star Challenge is a pledge universities take to make their campuses more veteranfriendly. This can include things like priority registration for veterans and academic, cultural and social support for those who have served. By Sept. 2016, veterans will have access to the same priority registration as athletes do. Wilson said many people don’t realize that while athletes follow NCAA guidelines for their education, veterans also have provisions to follow under the G.I. Bill. Wilson also said it will be a privilege to hear Cunningham speak on his experiences in World War II, and the breakfast will be a nice way to bring together past and current veterans. “I think its just going to put some more emphasis on how things were in (Cunningham’s) days in World War II to now, and

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A veteran intently listens to Shawn Cosner’s speech at last year’s breakfast. Cosner spoke to a room full of active military members as well as veterans Tuesday morning at the Erickson Alumni Center. once you’re a veteran, you opportunity for WVU to and pay attention to it,” come to realize the effect honor and appreciate all she said. of it,” Wilson said, “…and veterans’ service. The breakfast, which whether it’s an old vet or a “Veterans Day reminds will take place from 8-9:30 new vet, you’re all broth- me that we’re part of this a.m., is a community event ers and sisters no matter longer legacy that has and open to all veterans what, so to have a veteran been around since the be- and their families, as well of his stature come in, it’s ginning of the country, as WVU students, faculty and will continue long af- and staff. going to speak volumes.” Brugnoli said the Veter- ter I’m gone. So it’s just a ans Day breakfast is a great time to take stock of that danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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