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Fraternity suspended from campus Phi Kappa Psi suspended after hazing incident, 1 arrest made By Summer Ratcliff City Editor @SummerRatcliff
The West Virginia University chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been suspended by its national chapter and has been ordered to suspend all oncampus activities by the
University. A 19-year-old Phi Kappa Psi pledge and WVU student was allegedly injured during a hazing incident Nov. 15, which involved multiple fraternity brothers assaulting the victim while he was participating in initiation at the fraternity. The victim told police he suffered a concussion and also required stitches on his chin. In December, the Morgantown Police Department said it had arrested a 21-year-old WVU student following their investigation of the hazing incident. Authorities said the accused, Andrew Nemes from Huntington Beach, Calif., was charged with battery
and hazing. He was later released on a $2,000 bond. Upon being notified of the incident, the University as well as the fraternity’s national and local organizations began conducting their own investigations. “The University was notified by the parent of a student that there was a possibility of hazing that took place at one of the fraternities, (and) those allegations were immediately taken very seriously,” said Bob Campione, Interim Director of Student Organizations. “The national chapter contacted us and informed us they had also been notified of the incident. “They came to campus within days of the inci-
dent to conduct their own investigation.” Within two weeks of the hazing incident, the University ordered the fraternity to suspend all oncampus activities and later issued a letter of inactivity to notify the entire campus of the incident. After learning of the charges, Phi Kappa Psi’s national organization suspended its WVU chapter and released the following statement: “Following an investigation into the hazing allegations against the West Virginia Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi at West Virginia University, the
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West Virginia University’s Phi Kappa Psi chapter has been suspended following allegations of hazing within the fraternity.
Delays push High St Panera opening to March
THE STATE of the STATE
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W.Va. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin waves to the crowd Wednesday before delivering his State of the State address at the Capitol in Charleston.
Tomblin talks education, economic development at annual State of the State address by jacob bojesson staff writer @dailyathenaeum
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin held his fourth State of the State address Wednesday evening and focused mainly on education and economic developments. Speaking in the House chamber in Charleston, Tomblin had a positive outlook on the direction the state is taking. He emphasized the economic developments and savings that have taken place during his time in office. “My fellow West Virginians, make no mistake, the state of our state is strong,” Tomblin said. “We pay our bills on time, and we have invested in our future by continuing to work together as we face future challenges. We will not impose financial burdens on future generations. In fact, our reserve fund is one of the healthiest in the nation.”
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SGA discusses cheaper textbook option by hilary kinney staff writer @dailyathenaeum
This year’s first Student Government Association meeting comprised of encouraging reports from the Board of Governors as well as the granting of funds to three student groups at West Virginia University. BOG member Evan McIntyre, whose platform is student health and wellness, announced this weekend’s WVUp All Night will provide CPR training to students who attend. “I’m an EMT, so I’ve had
a lot of emergency training,” McIntyre said. “There are so many times that you can be there for your friends when they need you. It’s the simplest things, like putting them in a correct position or knowing what’s happening or occurring.” Also related to McIntyre’s platform is the placement of automated external defibrillators in each residence hall, which will be effective this semester. A report by BOG member Stephen Scott was given on the exam preparation and tutoring event the Final Countdown. The event was funded
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by SGA and the Honors College. Scott said students in attendance provided feedback to improve the event for next year. Students said the organization could have been improved, which Scott and others plan on taking into account for next year’s Final Countdown. “It will be over a span of either multiple days or multiple rooms,” Scott said. “And (we will be) getting more departments involved, not just (the departments’) Learning Centers.”
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The long-awaited, much-anticipated grand opening of the Panera Bread on High Street is nearing, as the restaurant chain’s new projected open date is March 18. “We’ve had so many openings within our company this year. If one cafe opening gets pushed back, then others get pushed back,” said Emily Lutz, regional marketing coordinator of Covelli Enterprises. Lutz said the original opening goal of November 2013 was moved in part due to delays caused by other site openings, along with issues surrounding building permits and construction push-backs. “It will now be opening right after everyone gets
back from spring break, so it will be nice to have it ready once the weather starts getting nicer,” Lutz said. The restaurant is still looking for a number of daylight positions to be filled, including cashiers, line prep and dining room help. There are also some evening and weekend positions, as well as baker positions that need to be filled. Lutz said there is potential for job growth within the restaurant, including opportunities to move up to become a shift supervisor as well as multiple management positions. Interested students can apply between 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, via open interviews at the Patteson Drive Panera location.
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Unique triple star phenomenon discovered by WVU astronomers By Daniel Schatz Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
Deep in Green Bank, W.Va., a team of international astronomers recently discovered a new stellar star system in the Milky Way galaxy using the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope, the Green Bank Telescope. Members of the team include West Virginia University associate professors Duncan Lorimor and Maura McLaughlin and former WVU graduate student and Western Kentucky faculty member, Jason Boyles. A stellar star system is best described as a small group of stars that are
bound by gravity and, in turn, orbit each other. These systems are generally common throughout the galaxy; however, this particular system consists of two dwarf stars and a pulsar. This is significant, as all three are old and have suffered expiration explosions. McLaughlin said she sees the find as an unexpected phenomenon. “It is the first system of a pulsar with two companion stars orbiting it in our galaxy,” she said. “We’re very surprised to find a system so stable since it has such a violent history.” Under Lorimor and McLaughlin’s advisory,
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BEAR HUNTING The West Virginia women’s basketball team fell to No. 7 Baylor 78-62 at home Wednesday. SPORTS PAGE 8
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U.S. NEWS
Giffords completes skydive on shooting anniversary TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords marked the three-year anniversary of an attack that left her severely wounded and forced her to resign from Congress by skydiving Wednesday in a feat that highlights her ongoing recovery after having to learn how to walk and talk again. Across the city, others gathered for bell-ringing and flag-raising ceremonies to remember the six killed and 13 injured, including Giffords, on Jan. 8, 2011, as the former Arizona congresswoman met with constituents outside a grocery store. Giffords waved and blew kisses to a crowd at a skydiving site between Phoenix and Tucson after successfully landing without injury. “Gabby landed beautifully. Happy she’s safe. So proud of her bravery,” Giffords’ husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, wrote on his Twitter account after the tandem jump with his wife strapped to a professional skydiver. Jimmy Hatch, a former Navy SEAL who accompanied Giffords along with others, said the group held hands and formed a circle shortly after exiting the aircraft, then made a line with Giffords in the middle. “She was the least nervous person on the plane,” Hatch said, calling Giffords a “rock star” for making the jump on such an emotional day. “They did a little moment of silence at the drop zone,” he said. “The emotion was really heavy. Then she smiled AP and said, ‘Let’s go.’” Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, right, comes in for a landing during a tandem skydive Vice President Joe Biden’s Wednesday in Tucson, Ariz. office said he called Giffords on Wednesday to wish her
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Continued from page 1 BOG member Chris Nyden made an announcement regarding the website, textbookfriend.com. Because it is the beginning of the semester, WVU students may
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Continued from page 1 chapter’s charter has been suspended. Effective immediately, the chapter is no longer recognized by the national organization and will cease any organized activity on West Virginia University campus. All undergraduate members were moved to the status of being recognized as alumni members of Phi Kappa Psi. The decision to cease chapter operations was not something taken lightly by the ruling body of the Fraternity. Members of the Headquarters Staff conducted
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Continued from page 1 Boyles discovered the new star system, which has led to an opportunity to better understand binary and triple star evolution. The history of how these battered stars managed to maintain a nearly circular orbit on the same orbital plane will help determine the validity of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. The team of scientists began their journey after Boyle detected the pulsar. Using the Green Bank Telescope, the team could then determine whether or
good luck. “Gabby’s courage & determination has been absolutely inspirational,” Biden wrote on his office’s Twitter account. Giffords’ jump will be broadcast Thursday on NBC’s “Today” show. In Tucson, about 100 residents attended a ceremony Wednesday morning outside the University of Arizona Medical Center, where the injured were treated. A bell was rung once for each victim as the Rev. Joe Fitzgerald spoke to the crowd. “Today, we gather to remember the tragic day three years ago when our community was deeply wounded,” he said. Other ceremonies and moments of silence took place across the city. “I think the commemorations are, in large part, recognition of our community’s collective care and compassion and grit to go on,” Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said. Pam Simon, 66, who was a Giffords aide at the time of the attack and suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, reflected on the shooting with crisp memories, but also a positive outlook. “When we stop on an anniversary to really reflect, sometimes it opens the wounds a little bit,” she said. “But it’s also gratifying in a way to see the community come out again and remember.” Meanwhile, Giffords, who was shot in the head, has become a leader of Americans for Responsible Solutions, a national organization she founded with her husband to rival the powerful pro-gun lobby.
The group has struggled to bring about major change in its first year of existence, but the couple is confident they’ve laid the groundwork for success in future election cycles. “The legacy of any day where there’s a mass shooting and loss of life is, I think, a chance to reflect on who these people were and what they did, particularly the people who died,” Kelly said in an interview with The Associated Press on the eve of the anniversary. “But it’s also a chance to look forward and see how we can make changes and reduce the numbers of instances like this that we have.” Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, and Kelly formed their organization just weeks after the massacre in Newtown, Conn. Since then, Congress has done nothing to tighten the nation’s gun laws. Some states, including Colorado and Delaware, pushed ahead with their own gun-control measures, while others like Arizona, Giffords’ home state, moved in the opposite direction, passing a law that requires municipalities to sell weapons surrendered at buyback programs instead of destroying them. Kelly said his group raised more than $11 million between January 2013 and July 2013. “So we’re going to have the resources to be effective in the next election cycle in 2014,” he said. In an opinion piece for The New York Times on Wednesday, Giffords wrote about her struggles to recover, calling it “gritty, painful, frustrating work.”
find the site helpful in selling and buying books from fellow students. Molly Callaghan, who was previously the Big 12 liaison, was announced as the newest addition to the BOG, replacing Blaine Blankenship, who left for personal reasons. Callaghan said she was excited to begin
working, and she has many ideas to try to put into motion. She said one of the plans she has involves medical amnesty. “I already have a few things planned with a few of the governors for resolutions,” Callaghan said. SGA, by three separate unanimous votes, granted funds to three student groups
at WVU. Colleges Against Cancer received a $498 grant to use for technical support at an upcoming event in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. The Institute of Industrial Engineers at WVU was granted $570 to cover expenses for an upcoming conference at Virginia Tech.
The WVU Bowling Club will receive $750 for expenses to compete at the Buckeye Baker Classic at Ohio State University. Before closing, BOG vice president Benjamin Seebaugh announced the open positions of director of outreach, webmaster and director of safety. Seebaugh encouraged fresh-
man and non-SGA members to consider applying for positions. Applications will be available online at http://sga. wvu.edu/documents. The SGA holds regular meetings Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Hatfields B.
an investigation of multiple allegations, in cooperation with the University and local alumni. These findings were then presented to the Executive Council.” Campione said while the University took quick action in suspending the fraternity’s on-campus activity, the decision to shut down the fraternity house was made by the local fraternity alumni association, the housing corporation responsible for the house. “They were very cooperative in speaking with us about the incident,” Campione said. “The local alumni association actually sanctioned their own local fraternity. The University did
not shut down the building; they did it to themselves.” Campione said the University also takes a strong stance against any hazing and attempts to ensure this message is made clear during its anti-hazing programming. All pledges are required to attend an antihazing session prior to beginning their pledging processes. Each pledge is taught the negative effects of hazing and the repercussions that may arise when hazing occurs. All attendees sign an agreement stating they understand and agree to abide by the state laws against hazing as well as University policies.
“The University’s position on hazing is zero tolerance, and that’s not just for hazing within the Greek community, its organizations in general,” Campione said. “It’s zero tolerance across campus.” Both police and University investigations are still ongoing and may produce more action on the part of law enforcement as well as the University’s Office of Student Affairs and Office of Student Conduct. Police officials said additional arrests are pending and may be made once more evidence in the investigation is determined.
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not there was a star system based on the radio emissions made from the pulsar. The other two stars’ light was so faint that their existence was unclear. “What we are really looking at is the radio intensity coming from these objects,” McLaughlin said. She also pointed out that with the Green Bank Telescope picking up radio signals from the pulsar from thousands of light years away, astronomers can make many observations. “Pulsars are like clocks in space and they act like celestial lighthouses, and the pulsar lets us keep track on how fast the other two stars are moving,”
McLaughlin said. “Once we found that the objects were there then we did observe them from an optical telescope.” By finding the pulsar and listening to its radio emissions, the team can determine how circular the objects are as well as measure the mass and distance between the objects. “This is pretty amazing, because we can measure these things with extreme precision,” McLaughlin said. A whole range of telescopes were used throughout this endeavor, and the optical telescopes the team surveyed the stars with include the WIYN telescope
in Arizona, the Galaxy Evolution Explorer telescope located in outer space, the Spitzer telescope also in outer space, and the Sloan Digital Sky Surveyor in New Mexico. “The nice thing about this is that one of our grad students found this system,” McLaughlin said. A full report of the group’s findings was published in the Jan. 5 online edition of the journal “Nature”. To read the full report, visit http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/ vaop/ncurrent/full/nature12917.html.
try face a shortage in the number of graduates within the science, technology, engineering and math fields. To cope with the shortage, Tomblin asked for more funding and resources for STEM education. “To make it easier for students to pursue a technical education without having to shuttle between career centers and high schools, I included funding in the budget to locate math and English teachers in our career centers,” Tomblin said. “I want to minimize obstacles for our students who pursue a career-technical education.” Among other initiatives, Tomblin sought for easier regulations when transferring credits from institutions of higher education outside the state, a problem hundreds of West Virginia University students face every year. Tomblin also proposed a 2 percent pay raise for state employed teachers as well as a $504 raise for state government employees. The Legislature will take up the initiatives during its 60-day session ending March 8.
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Continued from page 1 A theme throughout the speech was the importance of using resources in the state and making sure the proceeds generated from those resources remain within the state. “The resources of this state need to be used here and not piped somewhere else,” Tomblin said. “Therefore, at my request, the legislature passed a bill to encourage Marcellus-to-Manufacturing investments to foster the development of a revitalized high-tech chemical industry with enduring highpaying jobs.” Small businesses make up 96 percent of West Virginia’s employees, and Tomblin promised to work to maintain the state’s status as a business-friendly state. “We’ve planted the seeds for small business by phasing out the business franchise tax next year, cutting the corporate income tax and reducing workers compensation rates,” Tomblin said. Tomblin stressed the importance of all levels of education. States across the coun-
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Continued from page 1 The Patteson Drive Panera is currently the highest grossing franchise within the region, and Lutz said the company hopes the new High Street location will help with traffic overflow. Lutz said another exciting and unique feature in the new location is the twostory dining cafe the building will feature. “Everyone can get right into the cafe, there will be plenty of seating available, and we can ensure a quick lunch break for everyone,” she said. “Students can stay awhile to study with our free Wi-Fi, and it will be convenient to get to and from class.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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‘Saving Mr. Banks’ captures Disney-like feel, offers nostalgic experience
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P.L. Travers, played by Emma Thompson, and Walt Disney, played by Tom Hanks, interact in a scene of ‘Saving Mr. Banks’.
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««««« All great movies have a stirring moral buried deep within the lines. In an emotionally stirring portrait of the past, “Saving Mr. Banks” taught viewers the best things come to those who wait, and what seems to be
true may not always be. “Saving Mr. Banks” follows two separate stories. The first begins in 1961, at the end of a 20-year campaign by Walt Disney to acquire the rights from P.L. Travers to make the beloved “Mary Poppins” into a film. The other story follows the turbulent and tragic childhood of Helen Goff, who turns out to be the childhood P.L. Travers. During the film, the harsh behavior by Travers is explained by her rough childhood. P.L. Travers, played by
Emma Thompson, is cold, critical and peculiar, arbitrarily denying requests for the film for no particular reason. On the other hand, Disney, played by Tom Hanks, is encouraging, with few faults other than a bad smoking problem. Almost all of what happens in the movie is supposed to be true, even though Travers is made out to be evil. Yet “Saving Mr. Banks” still does the trick. The relationship between Disney and Travers
blossomed into something special. Watching Travers repeatedly react to the moves by Disney writers and musicians with disdain is entertaining. The supporting cast of B.J. Novak, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford and Paul Giamatti brings refreshing energy and fun to the story, and Giamatti’s relationship with Travers is the most fun to watch. He also has the best story reveal of the film, even if it is late in the story. Although the movie and
its actors are strong for the most part, it falters with Colin Farrell’s portrayal of Travers’ father. He is unconvincing as a drunk and a little creepy as her father. He sounds unAustralian and looks even more uncomfortable playing the role. His role is still necessary for the storyline, though. The scenes with the Disney song writers brings it all together, because Travers listens to them write the songs that define her troubled but still loving childhood.
“Saving Mr. Banks” is a true Disney product. It provides the story of triumph over adversity and love. Walt Disney has been the favorite subject for many children throughout the years, and seeing him brought to life at the peak of his life was magical. “Saving Mr. Banks” is one for the ages. It brought the magic of “Mary Poppins,” one of the best Disney movies of all time, to life. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Sylvia Plath’s doodles reveal softer side in recent release, ‘Sylvia Plath: Drawings’ Mitchell Glazier A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
Sylvia Plath, the legendary American poet, was a forerunner of the confessional poetry movement in the late 1950s until her death in 1963. After graduating from Smith College, Plath married British poet Ted Hughes and achieved incredible literary acclaim. H o w e v e r, P l a t h’s achievement was marred by a dissolving marriage and emotional stress she
and ended her life in February 1963. Plath left a legacy of poetry that would define a generation and received a Pulizter prize for her efforts. Since her death, a mystery shrouded her rocky marriage. Hughes burned Plath’s journals, along with other papers he feared would harm the family. In addition to her prolific talent for poetry, Plath was a master of visual art. Throughout her short life, Plath generated an impressive volume of drawings. Precise in de-
tail and poignant in perspective, the pieces were eventually handed down to Plath’s last living child, Frieda Hughes. Recently, Frieda decided to fashion her mother’s work into a collection, which shed light on yet another medium Plath mastered in her short, intense lifetime. This collection came to fruition this fall with the release of “Sylvia Plath: Drawings.” The collection is essential for Plath fans and all who appreciate visual artistry. Plath reimag-
ined her self-portraits, striking landscapes and her husband through the drawings. This collection of Plath’s art and poetry run seamlessly together. These drawings add yet another captivating look into the world through Plath’s eyes. A beautiful thing about this collection is its divergence from the steely, manic state Plath displayed in her final, and most renowned, collection of poetry, “Ariel.” Frieda has remained quiet on the subject of
her controversial mother throughout her life. Finally, weaved throughout her mother’s art, Frieda’s provides an intensely interesting narrative insight into her mother’s creative life. “Sylvia Plath: Drawings” allows readers to travel through three defining eras of the poet’s life. Set up chronologically, several accompanying journal entries are included to allow readers a better understanding of what sparked Plath’s intense bouts of creativity. This collection is signif-
icant, shedding light on the softer, more intimate side of Plath that seemed hidden away from her intense confessional poetry. To reflect the actual work, the book is bound and printed beautifully with a striking cover featuring several of Plath’s doodles. Whether you’re in need of a new coffee table statement piece or a segue into the life of one of the most prolific poets of the century, “Sylvia Plath: Drawings” is a worthy read. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
People’s Choice Awards to feature new, amusing categories, big names in industry LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most popular stars in television, music and film — including the cast of “Glee,” Katy Perry and Sandra Bullock — are up for honors at Wednesday night’s People’s Choice Awards. Broadcasting live on CBS from 9-11 p.m. EST from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, People’s Choice is one of the first award shows of the season and one of the few decided by the fans themselves.
“Glee” leads with eight nominations, while Perry and Bullock top with five nods each. Perry picked up three awards in 2013. Other past winners also nominated this year include entertainers such as Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Emma Watson, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Jimmy Fallon, “True Blood” and “The X Factor.” Amusing categories like favorite TV anti-hero pit Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s Jaime Lan-
nister of “Game of Thrones” against Bryan Cranston’s Walter White of “Breaking Bad.” Additional unique categories include: TV bromance; TV gal pals; movie duo; onscreen chemistry; and series we miss most. The star-studded show will feature appearances by Drew Barrymore, Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera, Emily Deschanel, Zac Efron, Anna Faris, Sarah
Michelle Gellar, Michael B. The People’s Choice Jordan, Queen Latifah, Me- Awards nominees are deterlissa McCarthy, and more. mined by national ratings avJennifer Hudson will re- erages, box-office grosses, ceive the second annual humanitarian award for her work with the Julian D. King Gift Foundation, an organization she formed in 2009 in honor of her nephew, Julian King. Brad Paisley, Sara Bareilles and OneRepublic will perform. Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs will host.
music sales, social media activity and peopleschoice.com data. Winners are selected by fans voting online.
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It’s time to talk about hazing It’s 2014, and hazing is still an issue. With all the awareness campaigns and stories in the news, it would make sense student organizations and groups would be more wary, but clearly, this is not the case. In November, an incident was reported and investigated within the West Virginia chapter of the PhiKappa Psi fraternity, resulting in arrests and legal charges. It was reported that a member of Phi Kappa Psi suffered a concussion and required stitches as a direct result of a hazing incident from other members. The student’s parent notified the University and the national chapter of Phi Psi, and both conducted
their own investigations. As a result, the WVU chapter of Phi Kappa Psi has been suspended indefinitely and will not be recognized by the national chapter. The local governing body of the fraternity, including a group of Phi Psi alumni, made the decision to close down the fraternity house, causing the members to find other living arrangements. However, it is important to realize this decision came from the chapter alumni, and not the University. Fraternities are not the only organizations in which reports of hazing occur. There have been reports from various organizations on the WVU campus, from the marching
OUR VIEW There’s no reason hazing should still exist as a part of joining an organization. What may seem a harmless rite of passage has long-lasting effects, not the least of which include legal action. band to club sports. There’s no reason hazing should still exist as a part of joining an organization. What may seem a harmless rite of passage has long-lasting effects, not the least of which include legal action. According to the West Virginia Antihazing Law, any person or persons found guilty of hazing can be charged with a misdemeanor, accompanied by a fine or imprisonment. Haz-
ing is also against the WVU Student Code of Conduct. Charges related to hazing can most certainly follow those found guilty around for the rest of their life, affecting their ability to pursue higher education or apply for jobs and internships. Another result of hazing is the emotional and physical damage done to both victim and perpetrator. While some of you may
disagree, actions leading to hazing desensitize all parties involved to violence. Violence, in any form, is never acceptable. If someone forces their peer to perform degrading acts or even physically harms them as a way to prove his or her worth, what’s to stop them from doing the same thing to other people outside their organization? This may seem like a stretch, but it is not outside the realm of reason. Bob Campione, Interim Director of Student Organizations, said there was a time gap between the event’s occurrence and the report because the student was afraid of what would happen to him. How is it okay that a student live in
fear? Even something as simple as making a new member of a group stand out in the cold in their underwear can lead to more serious acts. Hazing is truly a serious issue and shouldn’t be tolerated, either by the University, the leaders of the organization or the members themselves. If you or a friend have been a victim of hazing, you should always report it to the authorities and make sure they follow through. Participating in student organizations should be a fun, memorable experience, not one that causes fear and regret. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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How much should parents help students in college? HANNAH CHENOWETH COLUMNIST @DAILYATHENAEUM
The term “broke college student” exists for a reason. Most of us know all too well the feeling of gratitude just five extra bucks from a sympathetic adult can bring after eating ramen noodles three days in a row. It can be tough to find time to earn the money to live when struggling with copious coursework at the same time. There are not only the basics of food and hygiene necessities to pay for but also tuition, rent, utilities, books and gas. It seems like some college kids, however, are immune to the struggle while others never see the light of day because of their workload. I am a firm believer that, as in the case of most things, it is all about striking a healthy balance. So, how much do most parents help out their college-aged kids? The answer is that it is typically more than they realize. It is rare to find a student who pays all their own expenses. Many students have a split agreement when it comes to tuition and rent. “The compromise with my parents has always been that I take out loans for half my tuition and my parents cover the other half,” said Cara Jaskiewicz, a junior public relations student. Most of the people I asked, ranging from freshmen to seniors, had similar agreements with their parents when it came to tuition and rent. Of all the students, none had parents who didn’t contribute at all. It’s a good thing for students to have jobs while going to school. Maintaining a job
would like. Options ranging from the Rec Center to the WVU Nursery School or dining halls ensure that there’s something for everyone. Working for your own money teaches you the value of a dollar, a lesson you should definitely learn by the time you graduate from college. You are far less likely to blow your own precious dollars when looking back on the work you had to do to earn it. It’s a great feeling to be financially independent from your parents, at least a little bit. Sometimes people feel they have to behave a certain way or please their parents because of their money. When it’s all yours, it’s freeing. Although the money will more than likely go toward necessities like groceries, it’s still a satisfying feeling. If you feel your parents are less than helpful at the time, perhaps you will thank them later. For someone who graduates without ever having held down a job, entering the real world will be a shock. You might not realize all the things Kyle Monroe/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM they still do for you without you even being aware. Do your parents still book Students are under a lot of pressure with the stresses of college. How much should their parents get involved? your appointments, or order you contacts? Help you out when you have a car while taking classes can actually help your Work study is an especially beneficial problem? At times it can be stressful being option for students who need to earn an broke, but in the long run, you will look grades and study habits. With a work schedule, you are forced to income. They operate on the same sched- back and realize how it shaped you. prioritize and are less likely to procrasti- ule as the University, and students never You learn how to be thrifty, how to multinate, knowing you won’t have time for an risk losing their job for going home for task and how to appreciate the little things. assignment later. When you know you have breaks. And hopefully, we can all look back one day the whole night ahead of you, on the other Work study is also flexible with class and laugh at the things we had to do to get hand, you are far more likely to browse Net- schedules from one semester to the next, by. flix, lay around in bed or find any other op- and if you like your assignment, it is usution more attractive than studying. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu ally possible to stick with it as long as you
New year, new commitments
The new year is the perfect chance to make new resolutions, better yourself BENJAMIN RUSSELL COLUMNIST @DAILYATHENAEUM
The beginning of a new year marks the time for people around the world to start anew, in one way or another. Many are set on destroying the past and moving forward with future endeavors. The holiday season brought about many new engagements, resolutions and opportunities. The end of one year brings about the optimistic future of the next, with this year certainly being no exception. I did not expect to
find so many of my close friends from high school getting married when I found my way back to life after the heat of finals ended. It was somewhat of a shock. At 20 years old, I could never imagine being married already. Studies have shown December, more than any other month, has shown a high affinity for proposals and engagements. The emphasis on family and friends during the holiday serves as an opportune moment to share memories and commit to loved ones with more ease than other times during the year. Along with new engagements, New Year’s resolutions are a different kind of commitment that are
usually made by people to try to better themselves. New Year’s resolutions are always interesting because they are a way to hold yourself accountable for either improving grades, getting healthy or other self-made promises. Many choose to make the commitment to improve health by getting gym memberships or enrolling in exercise programs. New Year’s resolutions are certainly good commitments, but the hardest part is holding yourself accountable. Gyms are always packed in January and February, but the few who remain committed throughout the year are commendable. Obstacles always seem to find their way into these
DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE sticking to YOUR RESOLUTIONS? Find a way to commit yourself and the sky will be the limit. Try leaving yourself motivational notes around your house or apartment to keep you going. resolutions, but find a way to commit yourself and the sky will be the limit. I found making little motivational notes around the house or apartment is one of the best ways to hold myself to higher standards. In whatever way works
for you, strive for your goals and make this year the one you want it to be. The new year brings new and exciting job opportunities and internships. This year found many Americans packing up and quitting their jobs due to a variety of reasons. The start of a new year has always been a time for employees to search for new opportunities to advance their careers. If you are tied down to a job that is not making you feel any satisfaction (besides the paycheck), then I would suggest looking into some of the new job openings. All in all, a new year brings exciting opportunities and great ways to enhance the careers and
lives of the people all around us. Although it can be frightening at times, I believe change is a good thing. Being in a schedule all the time can sometimes catch up to us and make us lose sight of the things that matter most, like health, family and friends. These new commitments give us optimism and a goal that is always obtainable. There truly is no better feeling than setting a goal and accomplishing it. Whatever the resolution or commitment to begin this new year, aim to be more of who you want to be in all that you do. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Librarian receives national recognition BY JAKE JARVIS A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
Harold Forbes, a long time West Virginia University librarian acting as curator for the Rare Books Collection, was recently awarded the I Love My Librarian Award. The prestigious award is given to up to 10 librarians each year. Since its inception in 2008, only 60 people have received it. Along with the honor of being a loved facilitator of knowledge, winners receive $5,000 and a $500 stipend to attend a reception in New York. Forbes has been working diligently for WVU since 1973, when he was hired as the assistant curator. This award comes at a great time for Forbes, as he retired at the end of December. “I love books, and I love libraries, so my career has truly been fulfilling,” Forbes said. “Pursuing this career in my home state of West Virginia has been an honor and a privilege.” During his time with WVU, his work focused primarily on maintaining and making accessible rare books. Many of the world’s most precious and oldest documents are too old to
be handled by the average student. Forbes was crucial in the preservation of history by collecting and converting many newspapers to microfilm, making them more accessible. Forbes also doubled as associate curator for the West Virginia and Regional History Center. The West Virginia and Regional History Center is the largest archive/library housing documents and manuscripts involving West Virginia and the surrounding central Appalachian region. A key facet of the relationship between librarian and researcher is an open and trusting bond. Many of the works Forbes handled were delicate and priceless. Myra Lowe, interim dean of libraries at WVU, said all librarians strive for this relationship, but Forbes certainly fulfills it. “That’s especially what research librarians aspire to – to be that kind of helpful professional,” Lowe said. “And that’s certainly characteristic of Harold.” John Cuthbert, Forbes’s supervisor, said beyond being professional, his warm demeanor makes him approachable and pleasant to be around. Jay Cole, the chief of staff
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Forbes is honored for his award during his retirement reception near the end of 2013. at WVU, nominated Forbes for this award. Some of Forbes’s colleagues at the University wrote touching words on the application in support including Marilyn Francus, an associate professor of English.
“He has opened the world of rare books and archival research to the students at West Virginia University, and in doing so, helped students learn about literacy, literature, publication and technology in ways they never be-
fore imagined,” Francus wrote. Forbes is joined by other winners from across the country, including winners from New Jersey and Washington. One thing is for sure – Forbes will be missed
by the Mountaineer family. His life and work have touched students across generations and inspired many to take a look in places they never originally thought possible. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Two Morgantown favorites to pack 123 Pleasant Street 123 Pleasant Street will receive a “cosmic adventure in riff rock” Friday night according to Chris Jones, guitarist and vocalist of Surgeon General’s Warning. The locally renowned band, alongside The Cherry Street Band, will take the
stage at the venue in hopes of getting the entire crowd on their feet. “We’ve been playing at 123 regularly for almost two years now. As a band, that place is home,” Jones said. “We’re always so happy to see all of our friends and local fans come out for what are always great nights.” The last time Surgeon General’s Warning took the
stage with The Cherry Street Band, 123 Pleasant Street was packed. “We’re expecting a similar turnout this time, especially at the end of syllabus week,” Jones said. Jones said the music at 123 is what sets the venue apart. “The quality of music is always top-tier,” Jones said. “123 attracts some of
the best regional and local talent.” This proves no different with both local bands’ music and performance. According to Jones, playing their shows is like being on a rollercoaster. “There’s so much improvisation that we never play the same show twice,” Jones said. “It’s one of our favorite things, to lead a crowd through all the twists and turns, to build the jam and let it break loose into an allout space mission.” The group, comprised of Jones; Travis Klein, saxophone and harmonica; Tommy Bailey, bass; and Jim Bailey, drums; aims to always deliver a high-energy show, but their performance isn’t the only new project they’re working on. “We’re working on material for a full-length album,” Jones said. “We’ll be playing some of those songs on Friday.” First formed in spring 2011, Surgeon General’s Warning intended to be a
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The Cherry Street Band performs during WVU’s 2013 Battle of the Bands. cover band, but the plan changed when their first few songs, “Hazardous” and “Day by Day,” became wildly popular on the local scene. The group has since played up and down the East Coast, from Pittsburgh to Florida, but still love play-
ing where they began – 123 Pleasant Street. Surgeon General’s Warning is set to take the stage at 9 p.m. followed by The Cherry Street Band at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.
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Campus Student Code JJanuary 2014 Dear WVU Student: D Welcome back! W At WVU you belong to a community of scholars. In our community, there A aare standards for appropriate behavior. The West Virginia University Campus Student Code explains what is expected within our living and learning p ccommunity. The Code is not designed to be punitive or adversarial. The purpose of the Code is to set expectations for behavior both on and off p ccampus. Many student leaders, faculty, and staff collaborated to ensure that this M Campus Student Code clarifies your rights and responsibilities as a West C Virginia University student. The Code is student centered. To read the Code V please visit this website: p http://studentlife.wvu.edu/office_of_student_conduct. h SShould you have any questions regarding the University Campus Student Code, please contact the Office of Student Conduct. The staff may be C reached by visiting Room 84 Boreman North on the Downtown Campus r or o by calling 304-293-8111. Sincerely, S G. G Corey Farris Dean of Students
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Strong start a sign of things to come The West Virginia men’s basketball team is off to their best mark in conference play since the 200910 Final Four run. Now, I realize this 2-0 mark were two close wins over two subpar Big 12 teams in TCU and Texas Tech, but I feel something special brewing with this team. Maybe not exactly in this season, but in the near future, this team could most definitely make an impact. For starters, I believe this team is good enough to make the NIT. Against quality opponents, WVU simply hasn’t been able to get over the hump just yet, even if it’s been close in a lot of those games. Close doesn’t always cut it though, right? WVU has a chance to really get its first high-quality win over an Oklahoma State team that recently lost to Kansas State on the road. A top name in Marcus Smart will look to get the Cowboys back in the top10 hunt, and OSU will look to get back to the top in the Big 12 standings. West Virginia desperately needs this win over Oklahoma State. While Missouri, Wisconsin and Gonzaga were all respectable losses, the team was certainly capable of beating Purdue and Virginia Tech this season. The team has matured since those losses, however. Head coach Bob Huggins’ group is riding a three-game winning streak into this weekend and the crucial game inside the Coliseum. The Big 12 is on a different level in terms of quality competition this season. Iowa State has started 14-0 and is in the Associated Press Top 10, Baylor came into the week at No.7, Oklahoma State is right outside the Top 10, and both Kansas and Kansas State are in the Top 25. That’s five teams currently in the AP Top 25. Just two nights ago Iowa State proved its worth by defeating Baylor at home. Texas has defeated North Carolina this season, while Kansas State beat Georgetown and Gonzaga earlier in the year. Baylor played current No. 2 Syracuse tough and defeated then-No. 3 Kentucky. My point is simple. The Big 12 is way deeper this season than in years past. West Virginia still has its chance at quality wins, and it all starts with the biggest game of the season Saturday inside the WVU Coliseum. West Virginia, perhaps playing its best basketball of the season, has shown signs of excellence on both offense and defense. There are capable playmakers on the team this season, and the shooting has been much better than in 2012-13. You can tell this team cares and works hard, and perhaps that’s been the biggest improvement from the 2012-13 team that went just 13-19 on the season. While WVU has been playing good basketball, let’s not forget: the wins they’ve had aren’t marquee wins needed to make the Big Dance. Saturday’s game marks a new journey for this team. Oklahoma State ranks in the Top 15 in field goal percentage and in points per game. The losses to then-No. 21 Memphis and Kansas State weren’t anything short of being outplayed. Saturday’s game will be a key moment in West Virginia’s effort to really implement its mark as an above average – or even good – team this season. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu
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Sophomore guard Terry Henderson drives to the basket during West Virginia’s win over Marshall Dec. 14.
Mountaineers closing out games on road, finishing critical in conference play by amit batra sports editor @batra01
During Monday night’s 89-86 overtime victory, the West Virginia men’s basketball team showed a sign of resiliency. It wasn’t like the 2012-13 season in which the Mountaineers would get rattled, lose confidence and fall apart in the closing minutes of the
basketball game. This time around, West Virginia escaped United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas, with a hardnosed victory. Sophomore guard Terry Henderson’s 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining in regulation assured WVU at least a chance at overtime. West Virginia needed a defensive hold on the next Red Raiders possession. The Mountaineers got just that and sent the game
to extra minutes. That’s when West Virginia took control and made sure it didn’t let another doubledigit lead slip away. Letting leads slip away has been a trend for West Virginia in the recent past, most notably Nov. 12, 2013 against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. With a better free throw percentage, some smarter possessions and by winning the rebounding advantage,
the Mountaineers could have run away with the game. Instead, head coach Bob Huggins’ squad let the lead slip away. Rather than letting the lost lead mentally drain the Mountaineers, players stepped up and earned the victory behind a strong shooting night. “We didn’t execute well offensively, even though we shot the ball well,” Huggins said. “They went to a zone,
and we stood around. We get a little bit tired, and we do that.” Even though there were times when WVU couldn’t get the ball inbounds late or even make a free throw to give it some separation in the game, this game proved to be positive. The Mountaineers left the state of Texas 2-0 in league play. At the end of the day, that was the ultimate goal. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu
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Former Mountaineer Cogdell hired to coaching staff by greg madia multimedia editor @dailyathenaeum
After a 4-8 regular season, West Virginia Athletic Director Oliver Luck gave a bode of confidence to head coach Dana Holgorsen. Yesterday, Holgorsen announced two changes to his coaching staff. Former Mountaineer linebacker and Miramar, Fla., High School head coach Damon Cogdell will join Holgorsen’s defensive staff. While no position group has been formally assigned to Cogdell, it is known he will be a defensive assistant.
“It’s exciting to welcome back a former Mountaineer to Morgantown. Damon Cogdell has been successful at every stage of his career from player to coach and has built one of the best high school football programs in the state of Florida,” Holgorsen said. “Now, as he takes his next coaching step to major college football, it’s certainly appropriate that he starts at his alma mater.” Holgorsen, his program and fans of WVU are familiar with Cogdell’s recent ties with WVU. Miramar High School, where Cogdell has been since 2002, has served as a pipeline to
Morgantown. Former West Virginia stars Geno Smith, now of the New York Jets, and Stedman Bailey, now of the St. Louis Rams, played for Cogdell at Miramar. Former Mountaineers Josh Taylor and Ivan McCartney played for him, as well. Currently on the WVU roster, Devonte Mathis played his high school football for Cogdell. In total, Cogdell has had more than 50 players from Miramar High School go on to play college football. “I was able to go to Miami and build a highly competitive football program and won a bunch of games, was able to send
eight players to play for the Mountaineers and now come full circle,” Cogdell said. “I am so proud of my kids who came here and were successful, especially Geno (Smith) and Stedman (Bailey), who have accomplished so much. “Getting to be there at the Orange Bowl two years ago and see all the guys perform on that high of a level was unbelievable.” His most recent Miramar team finished 12-1, with its lone loss coming in the third round of the Florida State playoffs in fall 2013. “Being here at West Virginia is like being at my home away from home,
from the secretaries, to the graduate assistants, the staff, the assistant coaches and Dana (Holgorsen). It’s one big family,” Cogdell said. “I am looking forward to making a big contribution to the University and the football program. I can’t wait to get started.” But with Cogdell added to the Mountaineer staff, there was no longer room for defensive line coach Erik Slaughter. After his two seasons in Morgantown, the athletic department decided not to renew Slaughter’s contract. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Sims’ 48 points ignites 78-62 Baylor win over WVU by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia never saw a lead in Wednesday night’s matchup against Baylor inside the WVU Coliseum. Baylor’s senior guard Odyssey Sims led all players with 48 points, which set a new Coliseum record for either men’s or women’s teams. Wednesday’s 78-62 final score marks the first loss in the Big 12 Conference for Mike Carey’s squad. “We just wouldn’t engage in the first half. I thought we looked scared,” Carey said. “(Baylor) was engaging and getting physical, and I thought we were just standing around.” Sims’ shot nine for 18 from the field and sunk four out of six shots from
behind the arc to lead the Lady Bears with 26 points in the first half. Sims’ 26 points was good enough to outscore the West Virginia roster. Senior guard Brooke Hampton came off the bench and led all West Virginia players with seven points. Senior center Asya Bussie managed to fight through an array of difficult defenses from the Lady Bears and notched six points and three total rebounds. WVU was able to cut the lead to 10 points with 5:45 remaining in the half, but two consecutive 3-pointers from Sims put the Lady Bears back up by 16 points. A pair of free throws from Sims rounded off the action in the first half and sent her team into the locker room with a 40-25 lead. West Virginia (13-2, 2-1
Big 12) scored the first two buckets of the second half to close the gap back to 10, but Makenzie Robertson’s jumper opened the lead back up to 16 points. Bussie regrouped from a forgettable first half, when she only put up four shots, and led the way for her team with 17 points. Bussie played 40 minutes and grabbed seven boards in the loss. With 7:14 left to play in the second half, Bria Holmes sunk a pair of free throws to cut the lead to 10, but a layup by Nina Davis and a free throw from Sims would put the dagger in the Mountaineers. “It is frustrating. We weren’t locking down on defense when we needed to. It’s really frustrating as a team when you can’t make stops defensively, but we have to pull to-
gether,” said WVU senior Jess Harlee. Sims led her team in points, grabbed 10 boards and dished out seven assists to notch her second double-double of the season. Her 48 points is a new season-high for the senior. Sims also drained six shots from behind the arc to break the Baylor record previously held by Jennifer King. For the first time this season, senior guard Christal Caldwell was held scoreless. The thirdleading scorer on the field went 0-for-11 from the field and accounted for one turnover. The last time the Mountaineers dropped a game was against Ohio State in the season opener but responded by rattling off 13 straight wins. Carey and his team
won’t dwell on the loss very long as they try to bounce back against Texas Sunday afternoon. “I think we will definitely bounce back. We are excited to get back and play Texas on Sunday,” Harlee said. “We know they are a great team, and we will have to come out strong. We have tomorrow off and get back to work on Friday to give Texas our best shot.” West Virginia will return to action when the Texas Longhorns ride into Morgantown for another Big 12 Conference matchup Sunday at noon. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Smart, No. 11 Oklahoma State to provide challenge Saturday by greg madia multimedia editor @dailyathenaeum
Through the non-conference schedule, the
West Virginia men’s basketball team played against two ranked opponents in then-No. 10 Wisconsin and then-No. 20 Gonzaga. In both games,
the Mountaineers came up short, falling to the Badgers by seven points and to the Bulldogs by four points. With tough losses to
now-No. 21 Missouri and a decent Purdue squad, Bob Huggins’ team was left without any resumebuilding wins heading into Big 12 Conference play. After two solid road wins against TCU and Texas Tech, the Mountaineers return home looking for victories that will pop out on their resume come the third week of March. Saturday at the Coliseum, WVU has both an opportunity and a challenge on its hands when No. 11 Oklahoma State comes to town. The Cowboys have one of the best players in the country in Marcus Smart. He’s surrounded by a star-studded cast with four players averaging in double figures. Smart could have gone to the NBA following a fantastic freshman season, but elected to come back to Oklahoma State. Smart is averaging 17 points per game and is projected to be a top-5 NBA Draft pick this summer. One of those guys around Smart is Le’Bryan Nash. The 6-foot-7 forward has stepped up as head coach Travis Ford has leaned on him in conference play. “We’ve put him in some situations, and he’s hit some shots for us,” Ford said on the Big 12 Coaches Teleconference. “We’re asking him
to do even more for us, but right now there’s no question that he’s put together some pretty good games. He’s been fairly consistent for us.” Nash registered two double-doubles this season and scored in double figures in five of his last six games. Odds are he will ramp up more as he’s asked to play more minutes due to the injury of forward Michael Cobbins. “We like how Le’Bryan (Nash) is playing for us, but again, we’re going to ask more out of him if we’re going to be able to compete in this league,” Ford said. The third and fourth members of Oklahoma State’s scoring threat are guard Phil Forte and wing player Markel Brown. Last year against West Virginia, Forte set a careerhigh in scoring with 26 points while connecting on six of 11 3-point attempts. As for Brown, he is tough to defend, either as a guard or forward. Having the ability to play both, he’ll be a physical mismatch for WVU Saturday. Brown is averaging 16.4 points per game. A win will not come easy for West Virginia but an opportunity is there. WVU can start by making a late tournament push with an early upset conference victory. Saturday’s tipoff is set for 4 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8AM -7PM Friday 8AM - 5PM Saturday 10AM - 4PM Sunday 12PM - 4PM 304-599-7474 Morgantown’s Most Luxurious Living Community www.chateauroyale apartments.com NEAR STADIUM. 3 Bedroom, 2-1/2 Bath newer house within walking distance of stadium/Med. Dent School. Kitchen has all appliances, washer/dryer, laminate flooring, full basement, 1-car garage plus off street parking for 3 additional cars, back deck for entertaining, $475.00 per person per month plus util. Call Steve at 304-288-6012. SUNNYSIDE. NICE 2BR. 1/BA. WD. C/AC-HEAT $770/mo+ utilities. Small yard. Porch. NO PETS. Available 5/16/14. Lease/dep. 296-1848. Leave message. SUNNYSIDE. NICE 4/BRS. 2/BA. WD. C/AC-HEAT. $1540/mo+ utilities. Small yard. Porch. NO PETS. Available 5/16/14. Lease/dep. 296-1848. Leave message.
Call: 304-293-4141 to Place Your Ad!
EVANSDALE PROPERTIES STARTING AS LOW AS $320.00 PER PERSON PLUS ALL UTILITIES
Arthur G. Trusler III - Broker
ALL SIZES ALL LOCATIONS
Ashley Oaks
2BR
$380/Person
Valley View Valley View Valley View
1BR 2BR 2BR 2BA
$610 $320/Person $410/Person
Skyline Skyline
1BR 2BR
$675 $450/Person
Copperfield Copperfield Copperfield
1BR 2BR 2BR 2BA
$625 $370/Person $397.50/Person
304-291-2103
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AFFORDABLE LUXURY
STARTING AS LOW AS $470.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES
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Eff., 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms * Pets Welcome * 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance * Next to Football Stadium & Hospital * Free Wireless Internet Cafe * State of the Art Fitness Center * Recreation Area Includes Direct TV’s, ESPN, NFL NBA, MLB, Packages * Mountain Line Bus Every 15 Minutes
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Prices Starting at $515 Security Deposit $200 Ask about our Specials! Garages, W/D, Walk In Closets Sparkling Pool Minutes From Hospitals & Downtown
24 HR Maintenance/Security Bus Service NO PETS Bon Vista & The Villas
304-599-1880 www.morgantownapartments.com JEWELMANLLC.COM. Just listed for May 2014. 2-3BR apartments. Close to campus. Across from Arnold Hall. W/D, parking, DW, all util included. 1yr lease. No dogs. 304-288-1572 304-288-9662
DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES
Glenlock N. Glenlock N.
1BR 2Br
$555-595 $490/Person
Courtyard E. Courtyard E.
1BR 2BR
$545-585 $480/Person
Glenlock S.
2BR
$540/Person
Metro Towers Metro Towers
1BR 2BR 2BA
$745 $520/Person
Glenlock
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1, 2 & 3BR APTS. Stewart St. W/D, parking, No Pets. 304-288-6374 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 BEDROOMS IN SOUTH PARK. W/D, & much more included. Call for more information. 304-292-5714 2 - 4BR MASON STREET. CA/C, parking, w/d, No Pets. $750-1500/mo. 304-288-6374 3 & 4 BEDROOMS CAMPUS AREA. W/D & much more included. call for more information. 304-292-5714 3 LARGE BEDROOMS. 3417 University Ave, Star City. $800. Utilities included. No pets/smoking. 304-692-1821. 2/BR SOUTH PARK. W/D. No Pets, $650/mo. 304-288-6374 2BR APT. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. $600 Per Month ($300 Per Person) + Utilities. NO Pets. 304-692-7587 2BR, 2BA STEWARTSTOWN RD. W/D, CA/C, garage. No Pets. $725/mo. 304-288-6374 2-4 BR NEW APARTMENTS. 5 min walk to downtown campus. WD/DW. Deck, parking. Prices vary, some utilities included. 304-685-7835.
UNFURNISHED HOUSES
PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS
4-5 BR CAMPUS & JONES AVENUE AREAS. W/D, & much more included. Call for more information. 304-292-5714
UNFURNISHED/FURNISHED OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCATION LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, and GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT
304-599-4407
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS WWW.PRETERENTAL.COM
SMITH RENTALS, LLC * Houses * 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments AVAILABLE MAY 2014 Check out: www.smithrentalsllc.com (304) 322-1112
FURNISHED HOUSES 2/BR, 1/BTH NEAR COLISEUM. Quiet Neighborhood, Large Lot. Water, Sewage, Garbage, Off Street Parking Included (Pets Negotiable) $850/Per Month 304-290-7282
AVAILABLE LARGE HOUSE Grant Ave. 3 BR, 1.5 BTH. W/D. Off-street parking. No pets. Lease&Deposit $1000+utilities. 304-983-2229 or 681-285-9137. AVAILABLE MAY. NEAR CAMPUS. 3-4/BR 2/BA. D/W, W/D, Off-street parking. Full basement, backyard, covered-porch. $325/BR plus utilities. No Pets. 304-282-0344.
Giuliani PROPERTIES
Your home away from home 2 thru 8 DOWNTOWN BEDROOM CAMPUS HOUSES& PARKING APARTMENTS W/D, DW, A/C
ALL UTILITIES PAID call text
304.288.3308
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HYMARK PROPERTIES. 3 & 4 BR houses. South Park. Available May 2014. 3 0 4 - 3 1 9 - 1 2 4 3 . www.hymarkproperties.com. MUST SEE just across from Arnold Hall 4, 5, and 6BR and 2 and 3BATH houses with W/D, DW, Microwave, A/C, parking, all in excellent condition. All utilities included. For appointment call 304-288-1572, 288-9662, 296-8491 website JEWELMANLLC.COM
WANTED MALE ROOMMATE. Excellent furnished house. January - May. 840 Cayton Street. $450/month including utilities. No Pets 724-785-5909
ROOMMATES
UNFURNISHED HOUSES
AVAILABLE NOW OR 2ND SEMESTER: On Campus & Jones Avenue (multiple locations). Lease until May. Rent includes utilities and washer/dryer. Large rooms. Some with free parking. 304-292-5714
3 BR WINSLEY STREET. $1200/MO + utilities. Student housing. Newly remodeled kitchen. No Section 8. Off street parking. Lease and deposit required. WD/DW. 304-680-3800 or 304-366-9744
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
2BR 2BA
$520/Person
2BR
$500/Person
5 BEDROOM HOUSE in South Park across from Walnut Street Bridge. W/D. Call Nicole at 304-290-8972
CALL TODAY 304-413-0900 www.metropropertymgmt.net
CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks. Any make! Any model! Any condition! 282-2560
317 RICHWOOD AVE. Available immediately. 3BR house, W/D, no pets. $900/mth. 304-290-1332
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3/4/5BR BRICK RANCHER. Evansdale. Newly remodeled. Garage. $400-500/each, plus utilities. Available now or May. Pets with extra deposit. 304-685-3537
MARIO’S FISHBOWL NOW HIRING servers: Apply in person at 704 Richwood Ave./3117 University Ave. or e-mail resume to fishbowl@mountain.net
Courtyard W.
JONES PLACE. Dec. - May. 1 & 2 BR starting at $550/person. 3BR $625/person. NO PETS. scottpropertiesllc.com. 304-296-7400 NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $625-$825+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking. NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS
EFF: 1BR: 2BR: Now Leasing For 2013
Prices are for the total unit 1 BD Sunnyside Sunnyside Downtown South Park
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BARRINGTON NORTH: 2BR, 1BTH. w w w. m o r g a n t o w n a pa r t m e n ts . c o m . 304-599-6376. 3BR. Marion St. No pets (304) 296-5931
BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. 2-3-4/BR LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available May 20th 2014. 304-241-4607. If no answer: 304-282-0136.
3/BR, 3/BTH DUPLEX. W/D, DW, AC, off-street parking. Relatively new. $1200/mo. 304-319-0437
NOW SHOWING 1-5BR apartments for May/June. Downtown & South Park locations available. No pets. 304-296-5931
4/BR, 2/BA DUPLEX. W/D, DW, off-street parking. Very nice. $1200/mo 304-319-0437 APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Three 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, condos located on Creekside Drive, off West Run Road (North Hills) in Morgantown, within minutes of hospital and WVU. All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer in units. $600.00 per month with $300.00 security deposit. Telephone Jeff at 304-290-8571.
RICE RENTALS. *Great Locations! *Affordable rents. *Rent starting at $300. *Eff. 1, 2 & 3BR available. *Furnished & unfurnished. *Available May 2014. Leasing for 2014-2015. 304-598-7368. ricerentals1@gmail.com, ricerentals.com STADIUM VIEW. *900 Willowdale, *Convenient to Hospitals, *Rents starting at $350. *1BR incl. all utilities, *Eff., 1 &2BR, *Free Parking. *Available May, June, August 2014. Leasing for 2014-2015. 304-598-7368 ricerentals1@gmail.com, ricerentals.com
TERA PROPERTIES, NEW 1 & 2 BR/ 2 Bath Apts. $635-950+ electric. Locations include: Lewis, Stewart, Glenn and Irwin Streets & Idlewood Dr. Walking distance to Downtown/Hospital. Hardwood floors, W/D, wifi, fitness room, tanning beds, free parking. No Pets. 304-290-7766 or 304-692-9296 www.rentalswv.com
Morgantown Mattress Outlet Liquidation outlet with overstock inventory 50-70% off retail value. Sets starting as low as $140. Call or text (304) 290-1578. Bent Tree Court Apartments Now leasing for 2014-2015. JOIN OUR WAITING LIST NOW! 304296-3606 - www.benttreecourt. com
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341Live - Dine. Drink. Party. Sleep. Visit our site for up to date details on where your weekend can really take you – 341Live. com. Tan 1 Join Club Tan Today! No membership or cancellation fees – Freeze for FREE! Call 304.598.TANI for more information. The Chestnut Hotel Experience The Chestnut Hotel. Our 41 beautiful rooms, two restaurants, business center, exercise facility and wine bar await you, call 304.777.4100. Mountaineer Court Apartments Within walking distance of campus near Knapp Hall and PRT. We have 2 & 3 BR Apts. for rent. Call 304.598.2560
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