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MEET THE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
Beatty wants next president to understand healthcare, love W.Va. By carlee Lammers managing editor @CARLEELAMMERS
Colleen Beatty loves West Virginia. It’s the only home the second year medical student and Upper Tract native has ever known. “Ultimately, (after graduation) I want to come back to West Virginia,” she said. “I had a wonderful childhood here. I think growing up in West Virginia is a unique experience. I’m in love with WVU and the education they’ve given me. I feel like I want to give back.” That’s why having the chance to serve on the West Virginia University presidential search committee was a no-brainer for her. The Student Government Association was asked to select three students to serve on the committee. Because WVU has a large-scale academic medical center, SGA was required to nominate one student from the Health Sciences Campus to be part of the committee. For Beatty, it all comes down to giving back and helping people, two of her passions. “I feel like medicine combines my love for science with my love for taking care of people and helping people,” she said. “I think being a part of the committee is a huge responsibility and it’s something I want to be a part of.” As the representative for the HSC, Beatty will bring something much different to the table when the search committee meets to discuss candidates. But she said she is able to draw from her experiences an undergraduate biology student with a history minor to better understand the larger picture of WVU. WVU is a multi-facted university, and Beatty said she fully understands just how important each aspect of WVU is, and the need for a leader who has a clear understanding. “I had wonderful liberal arts classes at WVU. I love the downtown atmosphere and everything like that. But now I’m integrated into the HSC world,” she said. “So representing the HSC, one of the most important things I’ll be looking for in a candidate is understanding of healthcare. I feel like WVU has a lot of momentum right now. I want someone who can take that momentum and keep going with it.” But for her, one of the top priorities will always be the people of the state she loves and cares for – her home. “I also want the people of West Virginia to be a top priority for the candidate,” she said. “Looking from the inside out now, I see how much WVU impacts the state. People that don’t even go here, they claim this as their home. It’s really the state-wide school. I feel like pride for West Virginia and pride for WVU are one and the same.” carlee.lammers@mail.wvu.edu
CSF to host murder mystery for students IF YOU GO
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It’s time to break out the magnifying glasses and sharpen the pencils the West Virginia University organization Christian Student Fellowship is looking for detectives. The CSF will hold its murder mystery, Hulas and Homicide, tonight at 7. The event, which is free and open to the public, will revolve around the murder of Winnie Waheli. The mystery will be acted out by members of the CSF, and those in attendance will assist those in attendance will help solve the “murder.” The event, held annually by the organization, is a form of outreach for the group. Ryan Butler, CSF intern and event organizer, explained why they continue
The event will be held tonight at 7 at the CSF house, which is located on the Evansdale Campus across from Zenclay. to have the event. “It is a fun way to get everyone together to relax, and it is also a good way to get students to CSF,” Butler said. “It is something students aren’t used to. There are always video games or movies hosted by the Lair, or of course there are sporting events, but this is just something unique, especially for this time of year.” According to Butler, CSF decided to have the event early in the semes-
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ter because of the lack of events happening around campus. “Also because it is January and cold out, we decided to throw some irony in there and make the event a luau theme,” he said. “So we will have a nice, warm luau inside, while there might be two inches of snow outside.” Butler said he believes students should attend because of the new experience they will have. “They can look forward to having a really fun time. It is like a lifesize game of ‘Clue’. The actors have been working hard on their scripts and the costumes,” Butler said. “It is a quick, easy, free event where students can pop in and exercise their detective skills.” Butler said students should come to the event
as a way to blow off steam and have fun. “Our main thing is outreach, not just to get people to come to CSF specifically. It would be great if they did, but we are just trying to provide an alternative for students,” Butler said. “So we are planning this event, saying, ‘Hey, you can come here, not worry about anything else and have a good time.’” The event will be held at the CSF house, which is located on the Evansdale campus across from Zenclay. CSF holds regular dinners at 6:15 p.m. Sundays, followed by a service at 7 p.m. Both are free and open to students. To find out more about CSF, visit http://csfwvu. org or visit its Facebook page. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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WVU Day of Service to honor MLK, serve state By Jacob Bojesson
In December 2013, the West Virginia University Student Government Association selected three students to serve on the WVU presidential search committee. Each student has met with The Daily Athenaeum in order to share their stories, their role on the committee and give WVU students a better sense of who has been selected to be their voice in the presidential search process. Throughout the week, we have featured each of the students selected.
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As the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr is remembered across the nation Monday, a group of 120 West Virginia University students will travel to Charleston, W.Va., for a day of community service. The MLK Day of Service is part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service initiative and is meant to be a day in the spirit of Rev. King. The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Center for Service and Learning are hosting the trip to Charleston. “Service is at the core of who we are as Mountaineers and presently we are able to provide support to our neighbors who are currently in need,” said Kristi Wood-Turner, the director for the West Virginia University Center for Civic Engagement. “The MLK Day of Service empowers students, strengthens communities, creates solutions to social problems, and helps us build statewide connections.
“This important day moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.” Half of the participants will take part in service projects in the West Side Revitalization effort, in association with several charity organizations including the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross.
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The other half will be at the MLK commission celebration in the Capitol with a variety of events throughout the day. They will later join for the Unity in the Community concert at the Capitol. “It’s a day on and not off,” said Leah Cunningham, AmeriCorps VISTA at WVU’s Center for Service and Learning. “A lot of students have Monday off, but now they’re going to
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Chestnut Ridge Park to host Toboggan Festival by alyssa pluchino staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The weather throughout the past few weeks has proven the Morgantown community has a love/hate relationship with snow. Although many find it an inconvenience, others depend on snow for recreational activities, like tobogganing. For those who cannot wait for the next snowfall, Chestnut Ridge Park invites all to attend its annual Toboggan Festival Saturday from 1-4 p.m. For more than 20 years, CRP has hosted the festival on its beautiful 16,000 acres of land. Families are encouraged to bring sleds for a fun day of snow-related activities and free hot chocolate. For $2 a person, attendees will be able to participate in three games that have a unique twist to incorporate more action in traditional sledding activities. All games will take place on Chestnut Ridge Park’s 350-foot hill. Winners will be awarded with prizes including “SnowBoogie sleds,” and Chestnut Ridge T-shirts.
IF YOU GO Where: Chestnut Ridge Park (exit 15 off of I-68) When: Saturday 1-4 p.m. Cost: Free For more info: call 304-594-1773 “There is the ‘Reindeer Rodeo,’ where contestants sled down the hill and throw a hula-hoop around reindeer figurines,” said Justin McCoy, the park superintendent at Chestnut Ridge. “(In) ‘Toboggan Limbo,’ people sled under the limbo stick to see who can go the lowest, and ‘Pin the Nose on the Snowman’ allows the sledders to go down the hill and try to get the closest to the snowman’s face.” Although there may be no snow in the downtown Morgantown area, McCoy said there is often snow in the CRP area. “Chestnut Ridge Park is a great place to go sledding because we have the perfect hill for it,” said McCoy. “We often have snow here even
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High court could weigh in on cellphone searches WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided 40 years ago that police don’t need a search warrant to look through anything a person is carrying when arrested. But that was long before smartphones gave people the ability to take with them the equivalent of millions of pages of documents or thousands of photographs. In a new clash over technology and privacy, the court is being asked to resolve divisions among federal and state courts over whether the old rules should still apply in the digital age. The justices could say as early as Friday whether they will hear appeals involving warrantless cellphone searches that led to criminal convictions and lengthy prison terms. There are parallels to other cases making their way through the federal courts, including the muchpublicized ones that challenge the massive collection without warrants of telephone records by the National Security Agency. Though the details and scale are far different – searching a single phone for evidence that could send someone to jail versus gathering huge amounts of data, almost all of which will never be used – In both situations the government is relying on Supreme Court decisions from the 1970s, when most households still had rotarydial telephones. Cellphones are now everywhere. More than 90 percent of Americans own at least one, the Pew Research Center says, and the majority of those are smartphones – essentially increasingly powerful computers that are also telephones. In one of two cases before the justices, the federal appeals court in Boston threw out evidence police found when they conducted a limited search of a suspected drug dealer’s cellphone after his arrest. Judge Norman Stahl of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said war-
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This Oct. 7 photo shows people waiting in line to enter the court in Washington. Forty years ago, the Supreme Court decided police don’t need a warrant to look through anything a person is carrying when arrested. But that was long before smartphones gave people the ability to take with them the equivalent of millions of documents and thousands of photos. The justices are being asked to resolve a new clash of technology and privacy in the digital age. rantless cellphone searches create a serious threat to the privacy even of people who have been properly arrested. “Today, many Americans store their most personal ‘papers’ and ‘effects’ in electronic format, on a cellphone, carried on the person,” Stahl said. Under the Fourth Amendment, police generally need a warrant before they can conduct a search. The warrant itself must be based on “probable cause,” evidence that a crime has been committed, the Constitution says.
But in the early 1970s, the Supreme Court carved out exceptions for officers dealing with people they have arrested. The court was trying to set clear rules that allowed police to look for concealed weapons and prevent the destruction of evidence. Briefcases, wallets, purses and crumpled cigarette packs all are fair game if they are being carried by a suspect or within the person’s immediate control. Car searches pose a somewhat different issue and in 2009, in the case of a suspect who had been
handcuffed and placed in the back seat of a police cruiser, the court said police may search a car only if the arrestee “is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment” or they believe the car contains evidence relevant to the crime for which the person had been arrested. There is growing division in state and federal courts over whether cellphones deserve special protection. At least six courts have allowed warrantless searches, and at least three have not, said Stanford University’s Jeffrey Fisher, represent-
ing a California defendant whose case is the other one being considered by the Supreme Court. The California case may attract the court’s attention because it involves a more extensive search of a smartphone. Things quickly went from bad to worse for Fisher’s client, David Leon Riley, when a San Diego police officer pulled over Riley’s Lexus for having an expired registration. In quick succession, police learned Riley’s license was suspended, decided to impound the car and found loaded guns
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come to the morning registration and get assigned to service projects in Morgantown. “If students want to come in the morning and check in, we do have projects here in Morgantown,” Cunningham said. “If we fill the busses and the vans, and still have people left over, we have guidance for them so that they can participate in the MLK Day of Service projects here in Morgantown.” With the Charleston area
Continued from page 1 be able to actually make a difference and impact in the community, which is great.” The demand from students to take part in the field trip has been huge, and as of Thursday afternoon registration was close to capacity. Students who still want to make a difference can
under its hood. Riley was arrested. An officer looking at Riley’s Samsung smartphone saw that some words normally beginning with the letter K were preceded by the letter C. Police say the notation CK signifies “Crip Killers,” a slang term for members of a gang known as the “Bloods.” Hours later at a San Diego police station, a detective examined the phone more closely, finding videos and pictures providing more evidence of Riley’s gang affiliation, including one showing he may have been involved in a gangrelated shooting. A photograph showed Riley posing in front of a red Oldsmobile police suspected was used to flee the scene of a shooting. It turned out Riley owned the red car, and tests confirmed that the guns seized from the Lexus were used in the shooting. Indicted for attempted murder and other charges, Riley was convicted and sentenced to a term of 15 years to life in prison. At no time did police seek a warrant to search his smartphone. In the Boston case, Brima Wurie emptied a set of keys, $1,275 in cash and two cellphones from his pockets when he arrived at a Boston police station for processing in September 2007 after his arrest on suspicion of selling crack cocaine. Police eventually examined the call log on his flip phone and used the information to determine where he lived. When they searched his home, armed with a warrant, they found crack, marijuana, a gun and ammunition. The evidence was enough to land him more than 20 years in prison. The Justice Department is appealing the 1st Circuit ruling that threw out the evidence against Wurie, encouraged by a judge who dissented from the decision and a second who wanted to speed the issue along to the high court. still recovering from the chemical spill, participants are encouraged to bring water, diaper rash cream, wipes, distilled water and ready-made meals for donation to those affected. Anyone else in the WVU community wanting to donate can bring items to Stansbury Hall, outside the gymnasium on the Lot 11 side from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Monday before the busses depart for Charleston. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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when there isn’t any in Morgantown.” Aside from a variety of child-friendly activities, there is also a smaller hill for younger children and a warming hut, where those attending can sit by the fire and enjoy the park. If no snow is present the day of the event, the event will be rescheduled for Jan. 25 from 1-4 p.m. The park offers free sledding, skiing and snowboarding areas year round, and is conveniently located only 10 miles east of Morgantown (off exit 15 on I-68). To find out if the park has snow, call the office at 304-594-1773. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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When the #peopleofmorgantown unite It’s undeniable the people who live in Morgantown have a sense of camaraderie that equals no other. And it’s generally a love/hate relationship, as evidenced by the City of Morgantown’s tweet Thursday requesting new slogans for Morgantown. Within minutes, the responses turned from serious to completely outrageous. “Where they take the street out of street vendors” @brandonpadraig “Morgantown – You’ll Probably Be Here Longer Than Dana Holgorsen” @aaronjhawley “A Great Place For Business, Unless You Want To Sell Food On The Street” @FakeBobHuggins “We are probably building a new Sheetz somewhere” @abonazzo There are several other Twitter accounts related to Morgantown
and WVU, some positive, some only serving as a place to vent about the countless problems in our city. But no matter how much we complain, deep down we all feel a sense of community. So often students say they chose to enroll in West Virginia University because they immediately felt at home. You’d be hard-pressed to find another college town where the residents feel so much pride in their university and its sports. WVU has one of the most dedicated fan bases in the country, and for good reason. Fans deck themselves out in gold and blue for every home football game and most away games, as well. They scream and chant and generally blow the top off the stadium. The tailgates are legendary, as are the dreaded couch burnings.
Fast food: an American epidemic DAVID SCHLake COLUMNIST
As Americans, we hold a reputation for eating much more fast food than other countries. In most areas of the United States, this stereotype is definitely true. Fast food serves as a catalyst for many different Americans’ daily routines. While fast food has its advantages as a convenience, it has many disadvantages as far as our health and how we spend our money. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, between the years 2007 and 2010, American adults
But we’re not all bad. The people are some of the most hospitable you’ll meet. They’ll give you directions if you stop and ask, and probably the best place to eat, too. And we tend to take care of our own. If you go to a party, everyone accepts you and makes you feel at home. If there’s a girl alone on the street, passersby will help her get home. If your car gets towed, there’s always someone willing to drive you around until you find the towing company that took it. Yes, Morgantown has its downsides. But it’s full of wonderful people who make it a wonderful place to live. Stay classy, Morgantown.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, between the years 2007 and 2010, American adults consumed 11.3 percent of their daily calories from fast food.
consumed 11.3 percent of their daily calories from fast food. That number has only risen – adding to the growing problem of fast food consumption in our country. More than 57 percent of adults between the age of 18 and 29 claim they purchase fast food at least once per week, and assuming each meal costs somewhere between $5 and $10 – the amount of money blown on unhealthy food adds up. For many college students, fast food is an easy solution to hunger between different activities within hectic schedules. Many of us spend more money on fast food than we realize. I kept track of how often I got fast food this week and counted four times. With each meal costing close to
10 dollars when I’m all done, I’ve easily spent $40 or $50. I suppose the reason I settle for fast food is because I never have enough money to buy a decent amount of groceries at one time, so I just make do with fast food because I don’t have to buy it all at one time. But these meals add up when I’m buying them more than every other day and end up costing me much more than what it would cost for me to buy groceries that will actually last awhile and cost much less in the long run. This is a big problem for many Americans, though – not just college students. Many people share the same bad habit of buying fast food and wasting money on a small portion of takeout. And it’s common knowledge in to-
day’s society that most fast food is very unhealthy. So not only are we wasting money but we’re not providing ourselves with any nutritional value. The purpose of this article isn’t to illustrate how unhealthy fast food is for us, though, because that’s already well known. The purpose of this article is to inform us just how much we spend without realizing it. If we as Americans stop eating fast food as a whole, we would see a huge difference in quality of life. Fast food has many upsides in the sense that it does create jobs for many people in the working class and it does provide an opportunity to eat in situations when there is no time to run home or run to the store, such as a busi-
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ness trip. But the negative aspect within health and money that is spent outweighs any positive outlook on this awful food that our country is consuming. You can’t completely take away fast food because we live in a free market economy, but I do think something needs to be done to make the food healthier. When looking at problems within the United States, our health issues (obesity and heart problems, in particular) top other countries around the world. So it’s safe to say a solution is necessary. The least we could do is make the fast food people are paying an exorbitant mount of money on more beneficial to their health. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
In defense of Grand Theft Auto MALCOlM AQUINO FLORDIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The release of “Grand Theft Auto 5” cemented the franchise’s place not just in video game history, but in the history of U.S. culture. In its opening weekend, Rockstar Game’s crown jewel made over a billion dollars, making it the fastest selling game of all time. The game has garnered universal acclaim and a firestorm of controversy due to a rather gruesome torture section. The series has been attacked from all sides since the release of “Grand Theft Auto 3” for anything from drunk driving to misogyny to racism. No stranger to controversy, Rockstar Games has brushed off the criticism and has managed to make one of the greatest franchises of all time. Many current college students, including myself, have been raised with the series. A forbidden fruit of gaming that, at 12 years old, I couldn’t keep curiosity away from it any longer. An old neighbor of mine, who was four years my elder, had obtained a copy of “Grand Theft Auto 3” through his brother. His house soon became the place to be for my after school entertainment. After finding a reason to leave the house, I would go over to my neighbor’s and just sit and watch in awe at him and his friends switching off between deaths. There was nothing else like it at the time. When I finally got my chance to play, I was hooked. My visits turned into a daily ritual of public displays of murder, prostitution, and creative ways to make explosions. All of this was done for the sake of getting your “star
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rating” up. One of the main parts of the “Grand Theft Auto” series was the ability to openly shoot, kill, destroy or steal anything at any point of the game. The disregard for human life in the game is something that has led many to believe that the string of school shootings is directly connected with the “Grand Theft Auto “series’ depiction of violence, which at face value, is a ridiculous claim. However, the biggest thing a lot of groups that criticize the series fail to realize is the importance of choice in the series. There are no missions in any of the games that order you to murder a hundred random pedestrians or go blow up a school bus full of kids. Each game’s plot was both engaging and complex, involving many different characters and locations. “Grand Theft Auto 5” is a crime epic that involves a trio of unlikely friends who make their riches conducting high risk robberies. Good character development, high quality voice acting, and excellent game play and visuals make this game much more than a glorified violence simulator...if the player chooses it to be that way. Even the torture scene in “GTA 5” can be short or long depending on what the player decides. “The GTA” experience is a personal one, shaped by the players and sometimes stealing a car and commiting countless acts of vehicular homicide is what some gamers consider fun. I prefer the classic car chain explosion. No “Grand Theft Auto” game is complete without the radio stations. Each game has its own set of radio stations, each catering to a specific genre or group of genres. “Grand Theft Auto” games have often served as a gateway of music. Many of the
songs featured on the radio stations are either old classics or current underground phenoms. Also, with every game taking place in a different version of a famous American city, the music is very regional, giving more exposure to some artists you may not hear on your local station. Since almost every form of popular American genres are covered, the game caters to music lovers as well. The “Grand Theft Auto” series is something that will define the Millennial generation. With sales that surpass even the insanely popular “Call of Duty” series and a legacy of controversy that will be debated for years, it is a perfect representation of the attitudes of young people. If you look at other famous bits of pop culture (i.e. “South Park,” “Family Guy”), the point of them is to make fun or make light of something that is a very serious issue. The “Grand Theft Auto” series can be considered to be part of this 21st Century attitude toward the violent and the taboo. With the other forms of exaggerated violence we are exposed to (torture porn and blood symphonies come to mind), the tongue-incheek attitude the games have made them pretty harmless when it comes to exposure to violence in the media. Sure, there are times when the game’s portrayal of things like sex and human life are trivialized, but the core of the game is far from some mindless murder simulation. The choice is in the player and after playing through “GTA 3,” “Vice City,” “San Andreas,” “GTA 4,” and currently playing through “GTA 5,” it is safe to say I came out of it okay, as did most of the people who I know have played them.
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cide to clear up an issue involving a higher-up. Sometimes this person’s demands are too much to handle, especially when you have other matters to tend to. Tonight: Time to relax. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Stay secure in that you know what to do and when to act. You have been observing a new friend or associate closely, and you will know when the timing is right to initiate a conversation. Check out a new purchase carefully. Tonight: Make it easy. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Speak your mind. Your ability to move past a restriction will emerge. You have strong feelings about an associate or someone who plays a role in your daily life. Listen to a suggestion about how to relate better
to this person. Tonight: TGIF! CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHH Be aware of your spending, but proceed accordingly if you feel that you are lucky. Buy a lottery ticket on your way home. Others might decide to make an important call that they have been putting off. Tonight: Treat someone to dinner. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH You might have drifted into weekend mode already, and you could have difficulty settling into your day job. Clear your desk, and get as much done as possible. A discussion could become too animated, even for you. Tonight: Finally, the weekend is here. Join a friend! VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH You might consider taking the day off and starting the weekend early.
Others might notice how drained you are before you do. Listen to the feedback you get more often. Honor a child’s request, even if it feels silly to you. Tonight: Screen your calls, and keep your plans to yourself. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Your fiery energy could point to a solution that you might not have considered. Be aware of what you want from a situation. Your requests and demands might seem clear to you, but others will be getting mixed messages. Be clear. Tonight: Where your friends are. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH You might not be aware of how much admiration others have for you; people observe your behavior a lot more than you realize. You could be subject to more judgment as a result. Still, you enjoy taking a
leadership role. Tonight: Others take their cues from you. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HH You might be taken aback by someone’s far-out ideas. Once you get past how different they are, you will be able to evaluate whether you want to be a part of this undertaking. This endeavor could be a wild escapade. Tonight: Touch base with a friend at a distance. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You could be taken aback by a partner’s revelation. You also might wonder what would be appropriate, past your knee-jerk reaction. Your intensity marks your interactions and draws others toward you. Why not just jump in? Tonight: Togetherness works. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHH
You have an original way of expressing yourself. Others respond strongly to you. You might not be revealing your true feelings to a very important person in your life. Whatever your reason is, think again. Tonight: A social butterfly. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HH Be realistic about what you need to get done. If you are ahead of schedule, you might decide to move up your evening plans by an hour or so. Count on the fact that you will feel better if you clear your desk before you start planning your weekend social life. Tonight: Out late.
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William Shatner dances with a chair as part of his comedy routine at the Creative Arts Center.
Morgantown learned a lot more about William Shatner last night when he brought his performance of “Shatner’s World” to the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center. Known best for his role as Captain Kirk on the popular television and film series “Star Trek,” Shatner proved he is more than just that role. A projector showed clips and photographs of Shatner’s entire career to the packed theater throughout the entire show. He began with stories of his childhood, such as the time he made all the parents cry during a summer camp play with his acting, which explained how he found his passion. He then discussed his time spent at McGill University, where he admits he was the “worst student that ever went.” These stories made the audience members not only laugh hysterically but also feel like they knew Shatner on a more personal level. Shatner discussed the life changing events in his career, such as the time Chris Plummer was sick and Shatner had to go onstage as the understudy in Shakespeare’s “Henry V.”
He touched on all the times in his career when he was embarrassed or even made mistakes, such as the time he was nervous George Lucas wouldn’t laugh at his “Star Wars” jab or the time audiences walked out of the theater during his first major lead in “Tamburlaine The Great.” These moments, too, let the audience see Shatner’s not just a celebrity, but a human. Shatner also shared his love of animals with the audience. Shatner, the proud owner of four dobermans and a well-known horse breeder, believes animals can communicate with nonverbal language. In his anecdote about his first horse, Great Day, he talked with passion and respect, which proved his love for these animals. Shatner also discussed his family in a manner that was easy to relate to. He has lost many loved ones throughout his life, but he believes the love he shared with them will go on forever. “Life doesn’t have to end with death if love is present,” Shatner said. From meeting a gorilla that knows sign language and selling his kidney stone to buy a house for a family in need to writing music and breeding horses, Shatner is obviously not afraid to try any-
thing once. “Saying ‘yes’ is risky,” Shatner said. As he continued, he proved that risk is one of the only things that will help you advance in life. All in all, Shatner brought his feel-good comedy to the stage, as many expected he would. But he also brought a few touching life lessons and personal, intimate moments along with him, which made “Shatner’s World” that much more intriguing. “I always loved ‘Star Trek’ as a kid,” said Finn Robinson, a WVU student. “My entire family, from my grandmother, grew up on ‘Star Trek,’ so it was only natural to see Shatner when he was in town.” WVU student Marisa Terwilliger said she found Shatner equally touching and hilarious. “I loved it, and it was fantastic,” Terwilliger said. “I even cried when he was talking about his dogs and his horses.” To end his show, Shatner sang a song written for him by Brad Paisley, regarding his status as a “has been.” “I eat, sleep, breathe, bleed and feel,” Shatner sang. “Sorry to disappoint you, but I’m real.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
Theater to feature local talent in Broadway musical ‘Memphis’ newest production, ‘Stone Touchin’ to bring rock ‘n’ roll to WVU by nick wesdock a&e writer @dailyathenaeum
Morgantown’s M.T. Pockets Theatre Company will premiere Donald Fidler’s new play, “Stone Touchin,” tonight. Set in the cemetery of a small town in North Carolina in 1955, the play is a series of monologues by both the living and the dead about life, love and loss. “It’s very interpretive, in my opinion,” said Shea Thompson, the director. “I just think it’s a very powerful piece that speaks volumes beyond anything that I could tell about it.” This particular play was special for Thompson, who had a real connection with its theme. “I feel that it speaks personally to me about some of the great questions of what’s next ; what’s after,” Thompson said. “And it’s sort of, I don’t want to say romantic look at a cemetery, but in a sense it very much is about our loved ones that are lost and the comfort of maybe they’re still here in a different form.”
Thompson has a long history in community theater, getting his start assistant directing at a very young age, and although he hasn’t had any formal schooling in theater, he would like to make a career out of directing. “I’ve tried to make a career out of it, but I’ve never gone to school for it,” he said. “My eyes are definitely on the horizon, as it were. I really want nothing more than to have an opportunity to share the crazy visions that I get and the crazy ideas that I have with crowds that are innumerable.” Dr. David Beach, an English professor at West Virginia University, stars in “Stone Touchin” as Reverend Phil, the local Baptist preacher. Because the play is set in the South, Beach said one of the most difficult parts of his role was mastering the Southern accent and syntax. “I have three monologues, and the tone and mood for each one is different,” Beach said. “So I talked to a pastor about the various emotions one
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feels in that role – being with people at the highest and lowest points of their lives while also being a ‘godly’ model.” According to Thompson, the turnaround for this production was very short, but thanks to a hardworking cast, it was a smooth process. “Altogether I think we might have spent four or five weeks really, really hitting it hard,” Thompson said. “I was honored to work with an amazing group of people. It was just a really terrific group of people to work with. It’s been a very easygoing and personally developmental experience.” Beach said he was also honored to with the show’s talented director. “Shea’s been great to work with, as well,” Beach said. “He’s a talented performer, and he’s a really good director.” “Stone Touchin” runs tonight through January 25. Tickets range in price from $10- $20. Visit http:// mtpocketstheatre.com or their Facebook page for more information. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
The cast of ‘Memphis’ acts during a recent performance.
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The Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Memphis” will make its way to the Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University to thrill audience members with energetic dance numbers and jazzy show tunes Sunday evening. Inspired by real events, this musical focuses on the life of Huey Calhoun, an aspiring radio D.J. Calhoun applies to various radio stations and finally makes his big break. Along the way he meets and falls in love with Felicia, an African American singer trying to make it big in the city. Set in the 1950s, this musical addresses serious issues such as prejudice and the path to equality.
“Memphis” takes audience members a step back to learn from our past, re-experience the changes that occurred and where to go from here. “Memphis” has won several awards during its run, including the 2009-2010 Drama Desk Award for outstanding musical, 2010 Tony Award for best musical and the 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding new Broadway musical. Jerrial Young, who plays Bobby in the national touring production of “Memphis,” said his character can be challenging at times. “There are times in the show where Bobby has a chance to dance a little bit. I have a hard time (holding back) because, as a performer, I have to perform to the best of my ability,” Young said. “Sometimes certain roles pull you from that.
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You can’t push too much. You kind of have to back off and be the character. It’s a little difficult for me.” While Bobby’s character can be challenging at times because of his shy personality, Young said it is also his favorite part. “My favorite part (about Bobby) is the hardest part. He’s timid, and the fact that he gets a chance to blow up in the end is almost like me in a way,” he said. “That’s one of the things I love about Bobby – he gets to show people who he really is.” Showtime is set for 7:30 Sunday evening. To reserve last minute tickets for the show, visit http://events. wvu.edu, http://ticketmaster.com or the student box office. Students with a valid ID will receive a discount. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Last, original female Munchkin from ‘Wizard of Oz’ dies LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ruth Robinson Duccini, the last of the original female Munchkins from the 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz,” has died. She was 95. With her death, only one actor who played one of the original 124 Munchkins in the movie remains alive. Duccini died of natural causes in Solari Hospice Care Center in Las Vegas on Thursday. Her death was confirmed by Stephen Cox, author of “The Munchkins of Oz.” He says he learned of it from Duccini’s son. Duccini, born in Rush
City, Minn., traveled to California with a troupe little people, and was cast in the MGM fantasy movie starring Judy Garland. Duccini was 4 feet tall. Cox provided a recent statement made by Duccini about her time on the movie set. “It was long hours and heavy costumes. We didn’t have much time for ourselves. It was all new to me then, and I loved being a part of what is now a classic,” she said. Duccini met her husband while working at MGM, and the two had a son and
daughter. She worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in Santa Monica, Calif., during World War II, using her short stature to squeeze into hard-toreach parts of planes. She also appeared in the spoof “Under the Rainbow” starring Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher. In her later years, Duccini appeared at festivals and screenings celebrating “The Wizard of Oz.” The only surviving original Munchkin is Jerry Maren, 93, of Los Angeles, who portrayed a member of the Lollipop Guild.
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Exhibit features children’s work to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr Day BY JAKE JARVIS A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
The Community Coalition for Social Justice, in partnership with Main Street Morgantown, is hosting an open house at Arts Monongahela tonight from 5-7 to celebrate the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. The CCSJ, according to their mission statement, is “dedicated to promoting the principles of social and economic justice.” To this end, they actively celebrate MLK Day annually.
Nearly 46 years after King’s death, his life and teachings continue to inspire generations to practice non-violent protest. Arts Mon., a known supporter of equality, is partnering with the CCSJ for the second consecutive year to bring the message of King to the Morgantown public in a very accessible and interactive way. The public is invited to the opening of an art gallery with work surrounding K i n g ’s life. The theme for this gallery is “Everything Good Begins With a
Dream,” going hand in hand with King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. For those who have visited an exhibit at Arts Mon. before, don’t expect the same professional level of art. The work featured in this exhibit was actually created by local elementary school students. “We’ve given the students pillowcases to decorate however they’d like, playing off of the dream theme,” said Barb Howe of the CCSJ. The participating children attend Cheat Lake, Clay-Battelle, Ridgedale
and North Elementary Schools. “Last year was great because when the kids came to see their work, they were looking all around the room to try and find their art,” Howe said. An event like this is a great addition to the learning of students and allows them to connect their learning to their everyday life. The BOPARC Senior Recreation Center has created an installation that will engage the audience by allowing them to contribute to the art they are going to see.
A panel-like structure was made, and when entering the gallery, people will be given markers to write inspirational quotes on the panel. “ This event shows the collaboration between the art community and the community in general,” said Jeannie Kuhn, the executive director of Arts Mon. “I think we need more than that.” After going to the gallery opening, continue the fun by stopping by the Metropolitan Theatre Monday at 1 p.m. for a special presentation hosted by the CCSJ.
This free event features performances by the WVU Hip Hop Team,Be sure to check out this wonderful exhibit at Arts Mon. tonight and allow yourself to ponder the power of dreams and their application to social justice. Ar ts Mon. is locat e d at 2 0 1 Hig h Street, near the court house. For more information involving upcoming events at Arts Mon., visit http://artsmon.org, and for more information about the CCSJ, visit http://ccsjwv.org. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
‘Duck Dynasty’ returns for fifth season despite negative publicity by carly smith a&e writer @dailyathenaeum
“Duck Dynasty” returned Wednesday for the show’s Season 5 premiere, which included two comedy-packed episodes. The popular reality show follows the family behind the Duck Commander and Buck Commander brands. Lately, “Duck Dynasty” has attracted attention in the news due to comments made by the family Robertson patriarch, Phil. Phil Robertson stirred up controversy when he explained in an interview with GQ he was against homosexuality. These comments fired up many viewers and the gay rights advocacy group GLAAD, causing the A&E network to suspend Phil Robertson from the show indefinitely. It also caused stores and restaurants, like Cracker Barrel, to pull the show’s merchandise from their shelves. However, the suspension only lasted for nine days. The Robertson clan explained they did not want to continue the show without their father, and, with the support of the viewers, A&E lifted
suspension. Cracker Barrel also restocked shelves with ‘Duck Dynasty’ merchandise after pleas from consumers to sell the products again. Despite the controversy, “Duck Dynasty” picked up where it left off. The show introduced two new family members to the large Robertson clan, Rebecca Robertson and John David. Rebecca Robertson, the exchange student-turnedfoster daughter of Willie and Korie, began visiting the Robertson family from Taiwan 10 years ago. The family decided to take her in as their own. Willie and Korie Robertson have three biological children and one adopted son. Rebecca and Korie have started a boutique together called ‘Duck and Dressing’, located in West Monroe, La., where the family lives. In the first episode of the season premiere, the family welcomes her back from Los Angeles, where she was buying products for the boutique. The other new member was John David, Korie’s cousin. Willie wanted to hire an assistant, and since most of the Robertson family is already employed with Duck Commander, Korie suggested hiring her
Phil Robertson, far left, has been in hot water after his anti-gay comments last December. cousin. Willie was unsure at first and ironically said John David looked like a slob, even though his long beard makes him look like part of the family.
Willie and John David end up bonding over the movie “Nacho Libre,” and Willie decides to hire him, allowing John David to become a part of the famous show. Surprisingly enough,
the show did not mention the controversy with Phil once during the two premiere episodes. The show picked up where it left off last season, and it seemed as if nothing happened. “Duck Dynasty” will
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Hackensaw Boys to bring Americana, traditional sounds to 123 Pleasant Street by lacey palmer A&e editor @laceypalmer
Virginia-based favorites the Hackensaw Boys will kick off their 2014 tour and bring their style of Americana music to the 123 Pleasant Street stage tonight. The Train Jumpers and Duo Grove will also grace the concertgoes with their unique sound. “We have played 123 many times, and we always enjoy it,” said Greg “Shorty” Grissett, road manager and mem-
ber. “The crowd is normally the best thing about it.” The Hackensaw Boys’ music is firmly rooted in traditional string band sounds, yet they still strive to create a sound of their own. In every show the band members take turns singing the lead vocals and all members join in on the harmonies. Their instruments range from banjo to guitar, mandolin to fiddle and harmonica to charismo, which is a homemade tin can
instrument. Attendees at tonight’s show can expect to have “the chance to dance, throw your hands in the air and have a hell of a good time,” according to Grissett. The cur rent touring lineup for this year includes Brian “Nugget” Gorby on charismo and drums, Ferd “Four” Moyse on fiddle and David “Shiner” Sickmen on guitar. Their impressive touring record evidences the Hackensaw Boys’ success.
Stand Up Showdown offers friendly competition by lacey palmer a&e editor @laceypalmer
The Monongalia Arts Center will be hosting a new series tonight, Stand Up Showdown, which will feature seven local standup comedians. “The MAC’s brand new ‘Stand Up Showdown’ series is the realization of a long desire to our wonderful executive, Ro Brooks,” said Roger Banks, the resident director for the series. “She has always desired to offer a venue for local stand-up comedians to share their unique talent. “As a wannabe stand-up comedian myself and the new MAC Theatre Coordinator, I worked with other local comics to make Ro’s dream come true.” Each comedian will perform their best standup routine, and the audience will choose their favorite performance. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize and headline the next MAC Stand Up Showdown. “With the Stand Up Showdown, Morgantown will have the new and unique opportunity to see emerging comics from their hometown present their best work in friendly competition,” Banks said. “The audience will be a large part of the further development of local stand-
up talent in Morgantown.” Local comedians performing include Noah Basden, Jordan Bailey, Brian Ornduff, Christian Cox, Allen Beavers, Justin Powers and Max Ogle. Basden, from Morgantown, said he tries to find opportunities locally to perform stand-up comedy but admits there are few places to do so. “I try to tell jokes on a stage as often as I can here, but it’s hard to find stage time, so I usually try to make strangers laugh,” Basden said. “Sometimes, they think I’m hitting on them, and sometimes, I am.” Ogle, a young comic and graduate of Morgantown High School, said he sees comedy as a form of release. “In these dark times, laughter is the only echolocation we have,” Ogle said. Banks will be hosting the event and said he is excited to get the series started. “This is the beginning of what the MAC is certain to be a very wonderful opportunity for our community and for our emerging stand-up comedians,” Banks said. “You just don’t want to miss this unique Morgantown entertainment opportunity.” The Stand Up Showdown will begin at 8 p.m.
in the Tanner Theatre at the MAC. You can purchase tickets and receive other information about the show by calling the MAC at 304-292-3325. lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
Since fall 2000, the group has traveled across the United States and even made appearances in Europe. They’ve played alongside many wellknown groups, such as The Flaming Lips, Cracker, Modest Mouse, Camper Van Beethoven, The Detroit Cobras, Cake, Railroad Earth, Cheap Trick and De La Soul, and have made appearances at nu-
merous festivals, including Pukkelpop, Bonnaroo, Bergenfest, Belfast Folk Festival, FloydFest, Lowlands and Pickathon – many of which are in Europe. “The Old Sound of Music, Vol. 1” and “The Old Sound of Music, Vol. 2,” which are the group’s latest releases, will be featured during tonight’s show. They also plan to re-
lease a new album in the spring. The Train Jumpers will change the tone with their soul-swinging rythym, a throwback to ’70s rock. The show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. Only adults 21 and older will be admitted. lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
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Wrestling set to face No. 5 Oklahoma State by nayef alabduljabbar of wins, but we will take it,” sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The Mountaineers will host Oklahoma State in Morgantown Saturday. Those wrestlers featured will be senior Jon Morrison, who was just named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week. The match is planned for 7:30 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum. Oklahoma State’s Cowboys are the second of five teams to play in town this season. WVU was supposed to host North Carolina State Jan. 10, but the match was removed from the schedule. West Virginia (9-2, 0-1 Big 12) is coming off a fifth-place finish at the Tournament of Champions in Reno, Nev., and an 18-12 victory over Lock Haven. “It wasn’t the prettiest
said coach Craig Turnbull regarding the Lock Haven matchup on Jan. 4. “We have some things that we will work on, and we know that we can wrestle better. We were able to gain the momentum we needed, though, to get the win.” Freshman Leo Trindade (197 lbs.) reinvigorated the Mountaineers with a win over Phil Sprenkle after a 12-12 tie. He scored a takedown before his foe reversed to tie it, and Trinidade ended the bout with an escape while taking Sprenkle to the mat in the 9-4 win. S o p h o m o re h e av y weight A.J. Vizcarrondo won his 16th game of the season to guarantee the Mountaineer victory. He defeated Cody Mason 3-2 after dropping him to the mat in the third period.
Senior Colin Johnston (141 lbs.) opened the series against Lock Haven with his 12-7 win over Dan Neff (20). He took Neff to the mat twice, got taken down in the same period and took back the lead to win the bout. “Performance is a hard thing to predict in sports, and with this being the first week back from break, I didn’t see the same quality of performances that I did earlier in the year. But we got the win, which is what is important,” Turnbull said. The Mountaineers finished fifth at the Tournament of Champions in December, picking up 78.5 points from the six wrestlers who placed. Senior Nathan Pennesi (133 lbs.) ended the Reno meet in fourth place after defeating CSU Bakersfield’s Everett Pratt. Sophomore Ross Renzi
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(165 lbs.) also finished fourth after three straight wins over Boise State’s Taylor West, CSU’s Bakerfield’s Adam Fierro and Harrison Hightower of Ohio. He then ended his streak with a loss to Wyoming’s Dakota Friesth. Freshman Cory Stainbrook (125 lbs.) placed fifth after beating Simon Fraser’s Skylor Davis, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to Nebraska’s Tim Lambert (12), winning five total bouts. Bubba Scheffel and Dink Purnell both finished in sixth place. “It was a very valuable experience for us, and a lot of people got a good amount of matches,” Turnbull said. “Having a competition at the end of finals was very important to keep us focused and on weight. Placing six of 10 in one
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WVU wrestling deserves attention
Perhaps the best team traveling to Morgantown in 2014 will arrive at the WVU Coliseum Saturday night. No, it isn’t a basketball squad. The No. 5 Oklahoma State wrestling team will be showcased in a dual-meet with WVU this weekend. Oklahoma State is one of the most prized college wrestling programs of all time, and this year is no different. The Cowboys feature five returnfile photo ing All-Americans in their Senior Nathan Pennesi squares off lineup against the Mounagainst an opponent in a home match taineers, including the defending national chamin the 2013 season. pion at the 174-lb weight class in Chris Perry. People close to the WVU wrestling program expected these types of challenges when the University joined the Big 12 Conference. Oklahoma State, along with Oklahoma and Iowa State, all have storied wrestling histories. The Mountaineers traveled to both Oklahoma schools last year and have the opportunity to bring top-tier wrestling to Morgantown in 2014. The Coliseum is no stranger to big-time matchups. In fall 2013, the Texas volleyball team, No. 1 in the country at the time, visited the arena for the second time in as many seasons. Also, we can’t forget all the memorable men’s and women’s basketball teams that have visited WVU in the past. In 2014, however, Oklahoma State wrestling is about as good as it gets. The Cowboys won four straight national championships from 2003-06 and are a constant force in collegiate wrestling. Three wrestlers in the Pokes lineup (Perry, Jon Morrison and Alex Dieringer) have lost just one match all season. The Mountaineers, though, certainly appear to be ready for a challenge. T h e mu c h - i m p rov e d group is already 9-2 on a packed dual-meet schedule. It’s the best start to the team’s season since 2002. Several WVU wrestlers are right on the cusp of some national attention, including three-time NCAA qualifier Nathan Pennesi and sophomore Bubba Scheffel. Both men will wrestle All-Americans Saturday. It’s an encouraging time for many programs at West Virginia, even if the sports aren’t football or basketball. WVU’s tremendous start and the star power of Oklahoma State should be enough of an incentive to encourage a lot of folks to go to the meet. If you’ve never been to a wrestling event before, ask someone who has. The atmosphere is great for any sports fan as you sit right on top of the action. Mountaineer fans responded well after seeing the success of the baseball team last season and the Big 12 champion women’s soccer team last fall. It’s the wrestling team’s turn now. See you Saturday.
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WVU swim travels to TCU by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia swimming and diving teams will travel to TCU Saturday for a 2 p.m. showdown at University Recreation Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Both the men’s and women’s teams are coming off home losses to Pittsburgh, and this weekend’s competition will figure to be no easier. “It will be a bigger challenge for us to come away with a win than last week,” said head coach Vic Riggs. “Our depth will be key as there are only three scoring members instead of four because TCU has a six-lane pool.” On the men’s side, the relay teams have been steadily improving all season and will be key to the Mountaineers’ success. The 200-meter medley
relay “A” team of senior Bryce Bohman and juniors Chris Brill, Julien Vialette and Tim Squires have been clutch this season, winning the event last weekend against Pittsburgh with a time of 1:30.86. Bohman will also need to turn in another exceptional performance similar to the one he had last weekend, scoring three individual wins. The matchup of the afternoon will feature Bohman against TCU’s best backstroke swimmer in junior Cooper Robinson. “Bryce (Bohman) is having one of those years you wish for an athlete that has put in so much work and commitment,” Riggs said. “It is nice to see, and it is carrying over to other members of the team. It will be an invaluable experience for him to see what he needs to do going into
Big 12s and NCAAs.” As for the women, the divers look to improve upon last weekend’s stellar performance when sophomore Lindsay Schmidt won the event, while juniors Jennifer Rey and Haily VandePoel finished second and third, respectively. “Having our divers do so well was a great boost, and we’ll look for them to do it again this week,” Riggs said. “Our women did a great job last week, and we look to continue to build off of that.” Both TCU ’s men’s and women’s teams are coming off wins against Manhattan. “Ultimately, we have a few racing opportunities to get ready for Big 12s, and we need to take advantage of them,” Riggs said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
GYMNASTICS
WVU travels to Maryland by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia gymnastics team will take to the road once again tonight to take on No. 24 Maryland at 7 at the Comcast Center in College Park, Md. The Mountaineers are coming off a third-place finish at Kentucky with Penn State and Ball State last weekend. “I think we match up well with Maryland,” said head coach Jason Butts. “We recruit a lot of the same gymnasts, and I think there’s a bit of a friendly rivalry develop-
ing between the teams. This will be an exciting meet.” Freshman Alexa Goldberg turned in an outstanding performance in last weekend’s contest, scoring a 9.925 on the bars event. Goldberg said she was surprised when she saw her ranking and credits her exceptional performance to her hard work in practice. “All preseason I kept telling her, ‘You’re going to get a 9.9,’ and I don’t think she believed me,” Butts said. “When that scored flashed up, it was priceless to see her face. I think that’s when it sunk in that she was capable of doing that. I think that’s
really going to help her confidence moving forward.” WVU owns an 8-3 record against the Terrapins since 2009. “I think they’re going to come out fighting. They wanted that high 194-195 score to open the season with, and we didn’t get it. So I think that’s their goal this weekend: is to come out and show we’re that type of team starting out on the road,” Butts said. “I would be very happy with that kind of performance this weekend, and I think they’re going to do it.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Friday January 17, 2014
TENNIS
WVU takes on Akron in opener by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia University women’s tennis team begins their spring season today at the Ridgeview Racquet Club in Morgantown at 1 p.m. against the University of Akron. The Mountaineers have set their goals high for the spring season, and head coach Miha Lisac said his squad has developed into a unified team. “I would like for us to continue to make progress and mature as tennis players and as a tennis team,” he said. “It is very important for us to grow closer and compete and prepare as a close group.” WVU competed in four tournaments throughout the fall season. The freshman tandem of Oana Manole and Slovenia native Kaja Mrgole combined for five wins throughout the season. Mrgole recorded six wins in singles to lead the Mountaineers, including a team-high four consecutive wins. Lisac said he was extremely pleased with the production he got from the freshmen but said each player shined at some point in the season and each player needs to keep working hard. “I think each player, not just freshmen, had good showings on occa-
sion during the fall and showed potential,” he said. “It is important that we continue to work toward that potential and show it on a more consistent basis.” WVU’s top duo from a year ago of sophomore Hailey Barrett and junior Ikttesh Chahal posted five wins in the fall, as well. Barrett, the Mountaineers top returner from 2012-13, and sophomore Vivian Tsui, each claimed five matches of their own. WVU finished last season 4-17, with wins against Marshall, Marquette, California (Pa.) and Rutgers. The Mountaineers have one goal: Lisac wants each lady to keep pushing for the entire season. “The goal is to finish the spring semester better than we started,” he said. Akron opens its season with a three-day, fourmatch road trip. The Zips went 18-10 last season and finished No. 8 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Midwest region. Lisac wants WVU to be a top contender in the Big 12 and urges for community support all season. “We would like to have the best home court advantage in the Big 12 (Conference) and have other teams dread coming to Morgantown and having to face West Virginia.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Rifle faces NC State at home by meghan carr sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The No. 3 West Virginia University rifle team (6-0, 4-0 GARC) is set to open their spring season at the WVU Rifle Range Sunday against GARC opponent No. 14 NC State (4-6, 0-4 GARC). This is the first of five matches for the Mountaineers before they begin their postseason Feb. 22, and, given this is a short season for the Mountaineers, head coach Jon Hammond expects his players to be ready. “I think the break was really good for us, and we’ve had some really good practices since we’ve been back. So I’m sure they’re excited and ready to shoot a match again and officially get this part of the season underway.” This will be the second match of the 2014 season for the Wolfpack. Last weekend they competed against Murray State and Columbus State and finished with their highest score of the season, 4612. The Wolfpack placed second in the tri-competition, with Murray State in first and Columbus in third. Although WVU has a higher overall record than NC State, Hammond knows they have dangerous shooters, including senior Madeline Pike. Pike came to WVU once on recruitment, and although Hammond said he was impressed with her, she wasn’t up to the level they were looking for at the time. “I actually remember her coming on a recruitment visit here and talking with her and her parents. She wasn’t quite at the level we were looking for at the time, but credit to her – she’s improved so much over time being at NC State.”
Pike has been a strong competitor for the Wolfpack for four straight seasons. In 2013, Pike became the South Eastern Regional Conference Individual Champion, only the fourth NC State shooter to do so. Last season, the Mountaineers defeated NC State at home 4697-4596, but Pike had a performance to remember. She set an NC State school record after finishing with a 591 in air rifle. Pike was the first shooter at NC State to break the 590 mark. “She came in here and had a great match last year and is definitely one of the elitist for their team and can really compete with anyone in our conference.” The NC State senior wasn’t the only shooter to have a strong performance. Junior Maren Prediger also had a memorable performance in air rifle, tying with Petra Zublasing for first place in the event with a 595. The Mountaineers went on to beat the Wolfpack in air rifle, 2358-2317, and smallbore, 2339-2279. Although the Mountaineers hold a 14-0 record against NC State, Hammond said he is still looking forward to competing against their talented shooters. “I think it’s always good for good shooters to come in here. We enjoy the competition. I think they are very much an improving team, and shooters like her (Pike) are really going to help them out.” The rifle team is currently in the No. 3 spot in the Collegiate Rifle Associations Poll behind University of Kentucky and Alaska. The Mountaineers will face both teams later on in the season.
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West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins speaks to forward Brandon Watkins during WVU’s win over Marshall Dec. 14.
West Virginia looks to bounce back from back-to-back losses, travels to take on Kansas State by doug walp sports writer @dougwalp
After dropping two straight conference games at home and four consecutive home contests overall, the West Virginia men’s basketball team is returning to the road – where they remain unbeaten in Big 12 play – to face off against Kansas State Saturday afternoon in Manhattan. The Mountaineers (107, 2-2) are 1-3 all-time against the Wildcats (13-4, 3-1) and have never won a game at Bramlage Coliseum, where Kansas State is 9-1 this season. The Wildcats feature the Big 12’s stoutest defense, allowing just 60.1 points
per game, which WVU will attempt to counter with two of the conference’s most prolific scorers in Juwan Staten and Eron Harris – a tandem of guards currently tied for third in the league in scoring at 17.4 points per game each. Staten also leads the Big 12 in assists per game (6.06) and minutes played (619) and is No. 2 in the conference in assists-toturnover ratio (3.55). But Staten and his fellow Mountaineers will be trying to regroup after consecutive home losses to No. 11 Oklahoma State and unranked Texas in a span of three days. “We need to learn from every game,” Staten said. “We just have to take this
game, learn from it and put it behind us. Or at least use it as motivation so it doesn’t happen again.” The Wildcats, on the other hand, have lost just one game in their last 12 appearances, and it was at the notoriously raucous Allen Fieldhouse against No. 16 Kansas. “We’ve talked all along about how tough the Big 12 was going to be,” said Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. “Every game you’re going to have to get ready to play. I started the saying, ‘next game, big game,’ and that’s got to be our mentality. The team that has that mental toughness for this long journey and can continue to get up for games, whether it’s home or road,
is who’s going to come out on top.” West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins has his own history with Kansas State, as he coached the Wildcats from 2006-07 before returning to his alma mater in Morgantown the following season. But although Huggins’ tenure in Manhattan was brief, many assert he played a crucial role in revitalizing a somewhat sputtering Kansas State basketball program. The numbers seem to support this, too, as the Wildcats hadn’t won more conference games than it lost in the 19 years before Huggins’ arrival. And since then? Kansas State has gone seven con-
secutive years with a winning record in the Big 12 and is even fresh off a share of the league title. Huggins hasn’t had the same success in Big 12 play since returning to WVU, either. After a 10-6 mark as the Wildcats’ head coach in 06-07, Huggins has compiled a fairly modest 8-14 record in nearly a season and a half of Big 12 competition at West Virginia. “We don’t guard the way we’ve guarded in the past,” Huggins said. “And we sure as hell don’t rebound it the way we’ve rebounded it in the past. So we have to make shots. Will we get better guarding? Absolutely. Will we get better rebounding? Absolutely.” But for the Mountain-
eers to have any chance of avoiding a losing season for the second year in the league, they’ll almost certainly need to end their two-game skid this weekend in Manhattan with a plethora of games against an entire host of ranked and fairly daunting Big 12 opponents looming. “We have a great conference, and there’s really no difference between the teams,” Staten said. “On any given night, any team can beat anybody. The number next to the name doesn’t really mean anything. You have to go out there and play hard every game, no matter who you play.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Fresh off Iowa State win, WVU takes on Oklahoma by kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia women’s basketball team will look to extend its two-game win streak Saturday at home against Oklahoma at 2 p.m. The Mountaineers (15-2, 4-1 in Big 12 Conference play) will square off against a Sooners team (11-6, 2-2 in Big 12 play) that has lost two of its last three games.
WVU is 2-2 all-time against Oklahoma, with the most recent matchup resulting in a 65-64 Sooners victory last March in the Big 12 Tournament. WVU is coming off a 73-59 road victory over No. 11 Iowa State, marking the second time the Mountaineers have knocked off a then top-15 team in the country this season. Head coach Mike Carey now has 26 victories over ranked opponents during his
12 years as coach. The team’s 4-1 in-conference record is tied for No. 2 in the Big 12. “This was a great win for us against a very good Iowa State basketball team,” Carey said. “We were in foul trouble for most of the game, but our girls came off the bench and did a great job. The first half I thought we did an excellent job defensively. Every time they cut (the lead), we’d go back up nine or 10, so that
was good to see.” Iowa State gradually chipped away at the deficit, making it an eight-point game with six minutes left, but the Mountaineers responded with a 7-2 run. Junior guard Linda Stepney led the way for WVU, scoring a career-high 16 points, dishing out six assists and grabbing seven rebounds. Sophomore guard Bria Holmes recorded 12 points, and senior guard Christal
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Caldwell added 11 points. Every Mountaineer that played in the game scored. “I thought we took them off the spot in the 3s,” Carey said. “We shot better today from the perimeter than we have for the last three or four games. When Asya Bussie got the ball, (Iowa) had two or three people on her, so it was people really stepping into their shots and getting good looks. I thought we had a good game plan coming in,
and I thought our players followed it.” WVU shot 43.6 percent from the field and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. On the year, the Mountaineers have the third best offense in the Big 12 while shooting 43.4 percent from the field. Saturday’s showdown is the lone home game for WVU before a two-game road trip against Texas and Texas Tech. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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