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Monday January 26, 2015

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University honors passing of 4 students on Friday

“I had confidence in myself and everybody else. It was either win or lose...I’d rather choose the W.”

—Daxter Miles Jr.

by courtney gatto staff writer @dailyathenaeum

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West Virginia University held a bell-ringing ceremony Friday in honor of the lives of four Mountaineers who recently passed away. The four students whose lives were celebrated at the event were A’Liyia Hancock, Jacob Janiak, Eric S. Schaetzle and Evan Woods. Each of these students left behind countless friends, family members, roommates and instructors who came to share stories, read poems and simply reflect on the lives of these students– lives they all believe were cut too short. “To the families and friends, advisers, teachers and classmates at WVU, our deepest sympathy,” said Kim Mosby, senior associate dean of Campus and Community Life. “We know how much each of these students meant to you. Although their time here with us at WVU may have been too short, I know that it was precious time spent together for which we are all grateful.” Hancock, an 18-yearold freshman, had just recently enrolled into the pre-sport management major. She was a student manager for the WVU women’s basketball team, and as all her friends and family said, loved that role very much. Hancock was from Minerva, Ohio, and passed away Nov. 22, 2014. Janiak was a 19-year-old freshman business economics student. He was an active

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Friends, family members and students gather in the Oglebay Plaza Friday afternoon to honor the passing of A’liyia Hancock, Jacob Janiak, Eric. S. Schaetzle and Evan Woods. member of Phi Delta Theta en’s basketball team. I also Fraternity, where many know that she got to meet brothers commented on his President Gee and spend happy and fun personality. some time with him and He was from Parkton, Md., that made her very happy,” and passed away Jan. 1. Mosby said. Schaetzle was 22 years “I know that Jacob loved old and a very recent psy- being a part of his fraterchology graduate. He com- nity and that he did volpleted the Dec. 19 com- unteer work at Woodberry mencement ceremonies Crossing, a farm where he and passed away the same enriched the lives of urban day. Schaetzle was from children and helped to give Cherry Hill, N.J. them the opportunity to exWoods was a 21-year-old perience nature. I know that sophomore criminology Eric loved being outdoors, student. In addition to his which made WVU the perrole as a sudent, Woods was fect fit for him. He loved also employed at the Mor- playing basketball, football, gantown Municipal Airport skiing and hiking in these and a faithful member of West Virginia mountains. I Faith Cathedral of Praise. know that Evan was a memWoods was from Charles- ber of Boy Scout Troop 177 ton, W. Va., and passed away and attained Eagle Scout Nov. 14, 2014. rank in 2010.” “I did not know any of In the latter half of the these students personally, ceremony, many people but I do know that A’Liyia stood up to talk about their loved being here at WVU and working with the womsee PASSING on PAGE 2

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Chili cook-off benefits Pet Helper by alexa mcclennen correspondent @dailyathenaeum

Morgantown’s local Triple S Harley-Davidson franchise held its annual chili cook-off Sunday. At the newly renovated store, located at 7300 Willie G Avenue, a total of 20 contestants competed in the cook-off, showing off their culinary skills. Each year, Triple S chooses a charity for the cook-off to benefit. This year’s charity was Pet Helpers Inc., a Fairmont-based animal rescue league that helps provide foster homes for animals until they are adopted. “A variety of people come to our cook-offs and other charity events–from students around the Morgantown area, family members of the staff, loyal customers, and even people interested in helping Pet Helpers,” said Shauna Davis, marketing events manager for Triple S. “We all have such a great time and many of our staff have adopted animals from Pet Helper, so this event is important for all of us.” Held in the storage room of Triple S, the cook-off was a crowded, family-friendly event. Many nonprofits entered chili into the competition including Pet Finder, Operation Welcome Home and The Officer Michael Todd May Scholarship Fund, a scholarship committee run by the Monongalia County

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Visitors to Triple S Harley-Davidson Sunday afternoon being treated to homemade chili. The event was held to help local animals in need. Sheriff’s office in honor of owner of Suzie’s Café, a lo- profit Officer Michael Todd the officer who lost his life cal café and bakery sched- May Scholarship Fund for in 2012 while on duty. uled to open next month on entering. “This is a good social Chaplin Road, baked nu“I came out with my famevent. It has good food, merous cupcakes including ily and voted for chili No. 5 good people and good fun flavors like red velvet with because it was overall the and all proceeds go to help- cream cheese, caramel ap- best flavor with a lot of peping a good charity. It’s a ple and chocolate. pers. It also was very pretty win-win for everyone,” said It cost attendees $10 to looking,” said Melissa VarCharylene St. Clair, a mem- taste and it is estimated ner, a Morgantown resident bership officer for the local more than 150 people who came with her husband Mountaineer Hog Motorcy- came to sample and judge and two young children. the chili. Darren Houge “We had a great time, it cle Chapter. On top of the chili cook- was awarded $100 for win- was something new to go off, there was a bake-off ning people’s choice, $200 do while supporting the that included cinnamon to James and Terry Harbet community.” buns, parfaits, cakes and for judges’ choice, and $500 cupcakes. Devon Trvar, co- was awarded to the nondanewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Tracking, improving mental health with HelpWELL mobile app by lauren caccamo

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Daxter Miles Jr. dribbling the ball during WVU’s basketball game Saturday which the team won at the buzzer.

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QUALITY OF LIFE Commentary: Columnist tackles the importance of raising the minimum wage to improve quality of life OPINION PAGE 4

Though the new year has passed, many of us still have resolutions fresh on the mind in hopes of making a positive change in our health and lifestyles. But even while we obsess over the state of our physical health by popping multivitamin supplements and avoiding eye contact with the take-out menus stuck to the fridge, there’s still a major portion of wellness many of us are guilty of ignoring: our mental health. But there’s no need to worry–WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health has come up with a solution. It’s called HelpWELL, a mobile application you can download onto any iOS device free of charge. WELLWVU created the app, federally funded through a substance abuse and mental health services grant, as a way to bring mental healthcare directly to students. “You know, we could beef up our website and students can choose to get on it or choose not to. That’s up to them. So, we’re trying to bring something to students that’s accessible,” said Allison Cutlip, HelpWELL program

coordinator. The app allows users to keep track of mood, anxiety and sleep patterns, graphing a week’s worth of data so one can gain a better understanding of his or her habits and how they might be able to improve. The program also encourages its users to engage in “wellness activities” meant to relieve stress and calm the brain. A list of activities suggested by the app range from taking a walk on the Monongahela River Rail Trail to people-watching in the Mountainlair. “For those that need a little extra support, doing self-care and wellness activities is really going to be important for you to try to help calm yourself and do some self-soothing. Say you have a car and you like doing country drives. Well, a drive to Coopers Rock could really clear your head,” said Cutlip, who added “Call of Duty” as her own customizable wellness activity. “Everybody has their own path in how they think they should take care of themselves.” In addition to the interactive portion of the app, the program is also equipped with a

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Monday January 26, 2015

Native American Studies program hosts lecture by taylor jobin staff writer @dailyathenaeum

Today, the West Virginia University Native American Studies program is hosting a free lecture on the visual styles and culture of the Northwest Coast Native Americans. Janet Snyder, WVU professor of art, is the featured speaker. “The term visual culture is used as opposed (to) the term art because (in) the traditional Native American culture, many things to be adorned and be made

(were) very beautiful and very appealing to the eye,” said Native American Studies Program Coordinator Bonnie Brown. “So the simplest items that we might not give a lot of thought to, a particular piece of clothing, a cradle to put your baby in, a knife sheath (or a) quiver for arrows, those sorts of things would be adorned with very beautiful beads, stones (or) feathers.” The lecture is part of the University’s Sycamore Circle Series, informal discussions and talks between professors, students and

scholars to encourage and share research on a variety of Native American topics. The lecture will be on traditional poles and masks of the Pacific Northwest people, specifically along Ore.; Wash.; British Columbia, Canada; and Alaska. “(Snyder) is going to talk to us Monday evening about masks (and) poles, which we might think of in the popular culture as totem poles,” Brown said. Totem poles were intricately carved poles or pillars that featured iconic imagery from the animal world

as well as other symbols of great importance. They would be used as markers so neighboring tribes could recognize at some distance what village or tribe they were encountering, according to Brown. “Masks were used heavily throughout Native American culture for ceremonial purposes and rituals,” Brown said. “I think this is a rare opportunity because Dr. Snyder has so much expertise. She has spent her career studying Native American visual culture, so for her to give us a glimpse

in the Northwest culture is just going to be a real treat.” Brown said this lecture is a rare opportunity for students to get to interact with and learn from someone with so much knowledge about Northwest Native American art and culture. “I am very much looking forward to it. I’ve been appreciative of the intricacy, the bold lines (and) the bright vivid colors–the reds, the blacks that are very typical in Northwest culture and visual depictions,” Brown said. “So for students, I think anyone interested in visual

culture and art of any kind will learn a lot from attending this.” Snyder received her doctorate in Art History from Columbia University, where she studied medieval art and architecture and Native American art. The lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. in room G08 of the Physical Activity and Sports Sciences Building on the Evansdale Campus. It is free and open to the public. Free parking will available in Lot 77 after 5 p.m.. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Images of shot Egypt protester revive criticism of police CAIRO (AP) — Images of a mortally wounded protester, blood running down her face and hair as she was lifted from the pavement by a comrade, have touched off powerful criticism of Egypt’s government on the anniversary of a revolution initially sparked by police brutality. The photos and videos show a heavily armed police unit, with some members masked, shooting at a small, peaceful protest Saturday near Cairo’s Tahrir Square in which 32-year-old Shaimaa

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“resources” tab which provides links to sections of the WELLWVU website, such as suicide prevention training and a customizable “support” list that, in addition to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, allows users to import contacts of their own choosing so as to have a support system right at one’s fingertips. Cutlip said she hopes the app will challenge the way people see mental health care. “If you had a cold for a month, you would’ve already been to the doctor. But if you were sad or depressed for a month, it’s unlikely you’d seek care. But it’s the same thing. There’s this whole discrepancy and double-standard so we wanted to make something that was really able to break through and say mental health exists and you need to take care of it,” Cutlip said. Senior Nicole Ham said while she has only recently started to engage her mental well-being, she agrees that current attitudes surrounding mental health are detrimental to overall wellness. “The way we are raised and taught is to have these morals and standards, but we’re never taught how to actually think or train your mind. As with any other college, there are inside stressors that everyone has to deal with, one obviously being school work and others might have to do with losing a sibling or parent, or even watching your family go through a divorce. So my question is, ‘Why haven’t we been taught to acknowledge our mental health from the start?’” Ham said. Ham’s concerns are also shared by Cutlip, who said typically, mental well-being takes a back seat to the chaos students try to balance in their life. “It’s really easy when you’re stressed out to ignore yourself. If you’re a student, you’ve got a mil-

el-Sabbagh took part. A labor rights activist with a history of involvement in protests that predated the country’s 2011 revolution, elSabbagh was also a poet and mother of a 5-year-old boy. She had traveled to Cairo from her home in Alexandria to attend the demonstration to demand police and officials be held accountable for protesters killed since the uprising four years ago that forced autocrat Hosni Mubarak from power. She was killed by what authorities said was a blast lion and one things to do and yourself always comes last–your health is always last. You’d rather do your homework or maybe even watch that TV show or even help your friend out before you’re going to help yourself out,” Cutlip said. “This app is a way to reaffirm what it means to take care of yourself.” Senior Mary Kate McNerney said she could see the app’s potential in its ability to help others. “I don’t understand why, but to some people it’s scary and intimidating going up to somebody they don’t know and talking about themselves, and a lot of people are in denial about their mental health,” McNerney said. “They’re in denial about being depressed or whatever their situation is because they don’t think that whatever’s bothering them defines ‘depression’ or ‘anxiety.’ So I could see this app really being a tool to erase the stigma against mental health issues, and I think WVU is taking an amazing first step toward that.” Though the app was designed with WVU students in mind, Cutlip said really the project can serve any individual from any community across the nation. Because the app is an “open source,” other schools are able to take the application and change the colors and logos to tailor it to their student body. “We see this as sort of an ongoing project that can be shared and built upon by others,” Cutlip said. “It was a good opportunity to use our grant money to not only benefit WVU students, but other schools and other individuals.” Currently, the app is only available to iOS systems and Apple products, but Cutlip said if enough people are interested, the funding can be arranged to create an identical application for Android phones. The application can be downloaded onto an iPhone, iPod or iPad through the Apple store. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

of birdshot that pierced her heart and lungs from close range. “I won’t listen to anyone who undermines my resolve,” she wrote on her Facebook page Saturday before taking part in the protest, saying she wouldn’t pay attention to those who think there is no point in protesting anymore. Mahienour el-Masry, an activist and friend of el-Sabbagh’s, described her as a firm believer in change who used to take her son along with her. “She really had her heart in it,” el-Masry said.

Her death renewed criticism of police use of force and the government’s insistence that its crackdown is reserved for terrorists and violent protesters. A new page has already appeared on Facebook in her memory — a reminder of a similar page honoring Khaled Said, a young Alexandria man beaten to death by police agents in 2010. That page drew millions of followers and became one of the main engines for organizing the 2011 anti-Mubarak uprising in Tahrir Square.

A cartoonist, Makhlouf, drew a cartoon dedicated to el-Sabbagh showing a flower confronting the barrel of a gun. “People were very sympathetic when they learned” of el-Sabbagh’s death, said ElMasry, el-Sabbagh’s friend. She added: “When they kill a woman with flowers among about 30 protesters, it is clear that the regime ... is only protecting itself.” El-Sabbagh’s funeral Sunday in Alexandria drew hundreds, many chanting, “Down with military rule” —

a slogan President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, the former military chief elected to office in May, has said he will no longer tolerate. After her burial, mourners likened el-Sissi to Mubarak, chanting, “Down with el-Sissi Mubarak.” “Her only crime is that she went to lay a wreath of flowers on the memorial of the martyrs in Tahrir. She then joined them,” Medhat al-Zahed, the acting head of the Popular Alliance Party, of which el-Sabbagh was a member, told reporters. He directly accused the police of killing her.

Obama to seek wilderness designation for Alaska JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Barack Obama is proposing to designate the vast majority of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area, including its potentially oilrich coastal plain, drawing an angry response from top state elected officials who see it as a land grab by the federal government. “They’ve decided that today was the day that they were going to declare war on Alaska. Well, we are ready to engage,” said U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and chair of the Senate energy committee. The designation would set aside an additional 12.2 million acres as wilderness, including the coastal plain near Alaska’s northeast corner, giving it the highest degree of federal protection available to public lands. More than 7 million acres of the refuge currently are managed as wilderness. The refuge’s coastal plain has long been at the center of the struggle between conservationists and advocates of greater energy exploration in the U.S. Political leaders in Alaska have supported allowing for exploration and production within the coastal plain. They have opposed attempts to further restrict development on federal lands, which comprise about two-thirds of the state, including within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. A resolution passed the state Legislature with bipartisan support last year urging Congress to allow for exploration and development on the coastal plain. A federal lawsuit brought by the state over the Interior Department’s refusal to consider a proposed exploration plan for the refuge’s coastal plain is pending. The state in 2013 proposed an exploration plan that it said was aimed at determining the true oil and gas potential in the refuge. The Republican congressional delegation, along with Alaska’s new governor, Bill Walker, sent out a joint news release Sunday morning calling the action “an unprecedented assault on Alaska.” Walker changed his GOP affiliation to undeclared in running for office last year. Walker told reporters in Anchorage that while he is not leaning toward litigation, the state is reviewing its options. He said this is one more example of a restriction that the federal government wants to put on Alaska. He wants to reach out to other governors in hopes of banding together to fight the proposal, Walker said. The federal government is taking Alaska’s economy away from it piece by piece, he said. In a White House video released Sunday, Obama said he is seeking the designation “so that we can make

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This July, 2001 aerial file photo shows the Coastal Plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. President Barack Obama says he will ask Congress to designate more than 12 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including the Coastal Plain, as a wilderness area. sure that this amazing wonder is preserved for future generations.” The Interior Department issued a comprehensive plan Sunday that for the first time recommended the additional protections. If Congress agrees, it would be the largest wilderness designation since passage of the Wilderness Act in the 1960s, the agency said. However, the proposal is likely to face stiff resistance in the Republican-controlled Congress. Murkowski said in an interview that Obama is going after something “that is not possible in this Congress.” She said she sees it as an attempt by the administration to “score some environmental points” and to rile passions ahead of another announcement by Interior in the coming days that Murkowski said she was told would propose putting off-limits to development certain areas of the offshore Arctic. Murkowski said she spoke with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Jewell’s chief of staff in the last few days. Interior Department spokeswoman Jessica Kershaw, responding by email Sunday, did not offer details, but she said a proposed fiveyear offshore drilling plan is forthcoming and that environmental reviews of lease areas in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s shores are under way. The department pegged the timing of Obama’s announcement in part to recent legislation proposed in Congress and talks involving potentially opening the refuge to development.

Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, introduced a bill that would allow for development on the coastal plain. On Wednesday, in his first State of the State speech, Walker talked about working with the congressional delegation to tap oil within the refuge. Murkowski referenced the refuge — and the economic benefits that she said could come from unlocking a part of it — in an energy-focused Republican weekly address on Saturday. Murkowski, who chairs the Interior appropriations subcommittee, said Sunday that the days of Obama administration officials knowing they can call her and get a call back are done. Young, in a statement,

called the proposed wilderness delegation a violation of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. “Simply put, this wholesale land grab, this widespread attack on our people and our way of life, is disgusting,” he said. C o n s e r v a t i o n groups hailed Obama’s announcement. David Houghton, president of the National Wildlife Refuge Association, said in a statement released by conservation and some Native organizations that the refuge’s coastal plain “is one of the last places on earth that has been undisturbed by humans, and we owe it to our children and their children to permanently protect this invaluable resource.”

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would be ‘full of life’ and an infectious smile. Every time you saw her she was excited to be around and be a part of our team,” said Pat Biondo, a staff member for the women’s basketball team. In the end, everyone came to celebrate the lives of these four students and their legacies that will always be remembered. “Each of them brought something very different but very special to our campus,” Mosby said. “I do know that A’Liyia, Jacob, Eric and Evan will always be alive on our campus, in our hearts and in our lives through the wonderful memories of your experiences together. They will be greatly missed and West Virginia University is a far better place for their having been students here.”

Continued from page 1 departed friends and family members. “We were deeply saddened by the loss of Jake, and it hasn’t been easy for our brothers,” said Matt Vullo, president of Phi Delta Theta. “We will always remember him as the genuine and sweet kid he always was, who brought positivity and good vibes wherever he went. He will forever be in our hearts and a brother to all of us.” Some also shared lighthearted stories and talked about the traits they loved in their friends. “When A’Liyia came to our office and I talked to her for the first time, the words that would describe her

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A&E

Monday January 26, 2015

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra entertains

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The conductor leads the musicians in their performance.

By Hannah Harless A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, along with world-renowned pianist Gabriela Montero, performed at the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theater in West Virginia Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Arts Center on Saturday. The performance was a part of the Canady Symphony Series at WVU and was the second performance of the series. The symphony was under the conduction of James Gaffigan and included works by Mason Bates, Maurice Ravel, Richard Wagner and Felix Mendelssohn. Gaffigan is the chief conductor of Swizerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, principal guest conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the Gurzenich Orchestra in Cologne, Germany. Gaffigan rose to international fame in 2004 after being named a firstprize winner at the 2004 Sir George Solti International Conducting Competition. Gaffigan is currently recording entire Prokofiev symphonies with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic. Prior to the concert, WQEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jim Cunningham, the artistic director for the station in Pittsburgh, held a pre-concert discussion onstage regarding the music that was to be performed during the concert. The concert began with the piece â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Lies for Lomax,â&#x20AC;? by Mason Bates. Bates is the returning composer of the year, and is best known for integrating contemporary symphonic and electronic music styles. The piece was unlike most tradi-

tional works performed by symphonies, and kept the audience very intrigued. Among the people in the audience was WVU aluma Patricia Bonner of Daybrook, W.Va.. Bonner, along with her friend, came to check off an item from their bucket list, the Pittsburgh Symphony and hear a professional pianist perform live. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On a pure whim I decided to go to three events this week at the Creative Arts Center,â&#x20AC;? Bonner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the first event I really wanted to go to because I have studied piano for 37 years; I have never been to a piano recital in my life. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting my culture in one week.â&#x20AC;? Montero made her entrance onto the stage after â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Lies for Lomax,â&#x20AC;? with roars of excitement from eager fans. Montero performed alongside the symphony orchestra throughout the rest of the first half of the concert to a piece by Maurice Ravel. Montero has performed with many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most acclaimed orchestras including the Los Angeles; Liverpool, U.K.; and Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Komische Oper Berlin orchestras and has collaborated with conductors such as Mario Venzago, Mikko Franck and Pietari Inkinen. Montero is also an award-winning and best-selling recording artist, with her debut disc - Bach and Beyond - holding a top spot on the Billboard Classical Charts for several months. Monteroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quick hands and melodic tones appeared to be flawless as she seemed one with the piano. Montero was able to showcase her talent by performing with different styles and techniques throughout the piece. Upon exiting the stage, Montero returned for an

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at the Creative Arts Center Saturday evening for Morgantown residents and WVU students alike. encore. Montero has the unique ability of improvisation, thus incorporated the audience into her finale by allowing them to pick a foundation piece with which she would start out and branch off into something new. The audience sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Country Roadsâ&#x20AC;? in unison until Montero retained the tune. Montero then turned the familiar West Virginia anthem into something much more. The audience erupted with applause. After returning from intermission, the symphony performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Friday Spell,â&#x20AC;? from Parsifal and a piece by Mendelssohn. Overall, the audience enjoyed the concert, and in particular, Montero and her unity with the piano. Visit the official website of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at http://pittsburghsymphony.org to find more information about upcoming events and ticket sales. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Music Mondays: Cullum, DeMarco, more Across the musical spectrum, established hit-makers and breakout stars alike are raising the recording bar yet again with the release of infectious new music. The new year is booming with a wave of innovative new sound, from genre-defying collaborations to a retro-inspired aesthetic. Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eclectic assortment of releases boasts a multi-instrumental jazz guru, an indie newcomer and an underground rap prodigy. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard of Jamie Cullum, your ears have been missing out. His new album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interlude,â&#x20AC;? is the second album in recent years from the suave jazz artist. His sophisticated sound mixes classic pianos and wailing saxophones to create an upbeat retro vibe. Cullumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scat-like verses explore troubling world heartbreak with songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lovesick Bluesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let Me Be Misunderstoodâ&#x20AC;? featuring Gregory Porter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interludeâ&#x20AC;? gives a more somber take on Cullumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usual big swinging sound showing fans his many musical faces. Jumping over to a more mellow sound, Mac DeMarcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s rock vibe is beginning to generate buzz. Quickly seeping his way into the mainstream alternative lineup, DeMarcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old-fashioned instrumentals create an ultra-chill vibe. His knack for mak-

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at the Creative Arts Center Saturday evening.

ing old new again makes his eloquently crafted melodies the epitome of cuttingedge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Demos, Vol. 1â&#x20AC;? assembles some of his most notable hits from his previous albums, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salad Daysâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;2.â&#x20AC;? The record also includes new non-released content from DeMarco and material recorded in his bedroom studio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Demos, Vol. 1â&#x20AC;? is said to give people a more intimate glimpse into DeMarcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, capturing the essence of his writing process, his travels and his musical inspiration. Another artist getting raw for fans is new artist Joey Bada$$ with the release of his second studio album â&#x20AC;&#x153;B4.DA.$$.â&#x20AC;? Although his album dropped last week, this artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bold jump on to the scene deserves to be noted. Bada$$ has an extensive collection of mixtapes prior to his albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release, adding to the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s vibe. Trying to bring back old school rhyming, Bada$$ clearly makes his music about the message. While the eclectic variety of beats add flair, the real power is in his sharply spit verses. Songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Dustyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. 99â&#x20AC;? capture his Brooklyn upbringing and the road to getting recognition. Joey Bada$$ was noted as one of 2015â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artists to Watchâ&#x20AC;? by MTV, Yahoo and The Daily Athenaeum. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; clw

Carruth offers group counseling. While students learn to be very independent during college, sometimes concerns get to be a bit too much for a person to handle alone. Grief. Anxiety. Drugs. Body image issues. Where can you turn for help? 7KH ÂżUVW WKLQJ WR remember is that help is available. Also, keep in mind that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not the only Mountaineer who feels overwhelmed. Sometimes thriving as an individual means knowing when, where and how to receive support from others. In fact, group counseling offers a safe, FRQÂżGHQWLDO HQYLURQment to receive support to help with personal growth and address concerns that many college students have. WELLWVU Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services offers a range of group counseling topics this semester: grief, body image, social anxiety, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues, mindfulness, sexual assault survivors, sleep and drug/alcohol issues.

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UPlace safety hazard for students

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Traffic begins to back up along University Avenue during rush hour. Anyone who recently visited the Downtown campus of West Virginia University undoubtedly noticed the newest (and tallest) addition to the Sunnyside neighborhood: University Place. Stretching ten stories into the sky, the newly constructed student housing project has provided plenty of conveniently located units for students. Of course, this new opportunity has come at a cost that is much more than just financial. The Daily Athenaeum is concerned with the contin-

ued safety and driving condition issues caused by the ongoing work being done at University Place. With constant fluctuation in the number of lanes and usable sidewalks surrounding the project, it is natural for those in the community surrounding the project to be frustrated with the lack of pedestrian-friendly options remaining. Several sidewalks running along both Grant Street and University Avenue have been shut down for extended periods of time. This causes safety is-

sues as students are trying to get to and from class. Even students who live in the buildings are impaired in their commute by the work which they were told would be done long ago when they signed a lease to live there. With the ability to use the sidewalk leading directly into the buildings often impaired, students are left having to cross University Ave. (a very busy and winding road) several times just to make it to class. With roads already too narrow for two cars, let alone

two cars and humans darting between traffic, this construction is very dangerous, especially in the inclement weather Morgantown will receive in the months to come. While these road conditions are dangerous for pedestrians, they pose an even bigger threat to those driving on the roads. It seems each day there are new traffic patterns concerning the project. University Avenue has been restricted to one lane shared between directions, and Grant Street between

3rd Street and Houston Drive is closed to traffic. This ignores the giant potholes consuming what little road is left in these situations. Regardless of how you choose to move around the city, especially the Downtown campus area, University Place is very likely infringing on your ability to get from place to place in a timely manner. This project, which the University told us would be done before the current academic year even started, has taken a major toll on the entire Sunnyside

community. While this new student housing option is meant to help students find somewhere safe and convenient to live, as well as bring in revenue for the University, it has caused more problems than it seems to be worth at this time. While the development of the community is always a positive step toward the future, it should never be put before the safety of the residents in the community. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Increase minimum wage, increase quality of life hannah chenoweth columnist @dailyathenaeum

It’s disconcerting that we live in one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet individuals can work full-time year-round and still fall under the poverty line. Our conscience about this fact as a nation has been growing uneasy, and, in a rare showing, the majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents are in agreement that this is a problem which requires action. However, U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R) from California made a statement on CSPAN’s Washington Journal last week that was disturbing on various levels. McClintock claimed minimum wage should not be raised because, “minorities and unskilled workers are not worth more than $7 per hour.” McClintock’s reasoning? A belief minimum wage was not intended to be a living wage to support families. “The minimum wage is that first job when you have

no skills, no experience, no working history. That’s how you get into the job market– that’s how you develop that experience, develop that work record, get your first raise, then your next raise, then your promotion,” he said. But there are millions of Americans who do not have the luxury of enjoying a career rather than a job, or a string of jobs to make ends meet—no education, no money to get an education. “First comes love, then comes marriage then comes a baby in a baby carriage.” This sweet little saying is comparable to McClintock’s mindnumbingly one-dimensional explanation of how the job market goes. It is not the reality of life for millions of Americans to whom this lawmaker clearly cannot relate. More than seven years ago, the federal minimum wage was changed to $7.25. Since then, the price of groceries has increased 20 percent and the average tuition at a community college by 44 percent. If the minimum wage held equal purchasing

power to the minimum wage in 1968, it would be well over $10 (via raisetheminimumwage.com). A full-time, year-round worker being paid minimum wage will earn $15,080 per year–and that’s well before considering taxes. This is not even close to being substantial enough to support a family in 2015. McClintock mentions minimum wage jobs as the first rung in the ladder for teenagers and unskilled workers. However, adults over the age of 20 make up 88 percent of all workers who would receive a raise if the federal minimum wage were to increase, according to an analysis of census data by the Economic Policy Institute. Our current minimum wage is simply not realistic for anyone at any age in 2015. Even college students who are working to get by in school struggle significantly to survive on such measly wages. I also find it disturbing that, without a second thought, McClintock throws minorities into the mix of “unskilled

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workers.” He literally just tossed a huge segment of our population into a category he clearly doesn’t care about. He also shows his ignorance with this casual comment. Maybe you’re not convinced and believe people who work at McDonald’s are perhaps lazy, or don’t “do anything.” Perhaps you could care less about the poor and believe they could easily change circumstances into

which they were born. If you don’t have a lick of compassion about their wellbeing, maybe you could at least consider that taxpayers will save billions from the federal benefits these people currently require to make ends meet. Raising the minimum wage would allow 3.6 million people to survive without food stamps. It’s worth noting that some states, including West Vir-

ginia, have taken initiative already to correct this long overdue issue. Connecticut’s minimum wage will have boosted to $10.10 by 2017 and many other states are working on similar measures. But until our nation as a whole makes a collective effort, there are going to be millions of Americans being overworked and underpaid. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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The dorm room debate: Learning from our collegiate peers Christina Oehler University of Illinois

The dorm room debate: the uncut, raw and sometimes emotional mental tennis that is a right of passage for college students. Whether or not it actually takes place in a dorm room, the political and philosophical conversation of young people comparing values and ideals seems to be a vital part to becoming not only a wellversed academic, but also an informed, decision making adult. Yet it seems that most of my peers have no interest in ever engaging in one of these conversations. I’m not only speaking from my own personal experiences, but it

seems that those around me, as well as people from other schools, seem to simply value letter grades and parties over using one another to learn and grow. Last year, I took a rhetoric class in which we were assigned a research topic, which ranged from abortion policies to oil fracking. I was assigned to research the practice of Scientology. I read about the foundation of the religion and its mythological beginning, which was created by a science fiction writer, L. Ron Hubbard. The creation story includes a non-Earthly being named Xenu who brought people to Earth, and that because of this, humans today still have extra-terrestrial beings in their souls which cause them spiritual harm. As someone who was

raised Roman Catholic, my first reaction was to scoff at this belief, and I thought, how could anyone believe that? Then it hit me: Roman Catholicism is a belief based on a human who is said to be a god-human, who rose from the dead and was able to perform magical tricks such as walking on water and turning water into wine. Who was I to judge another belief system with a radical creation story, when I spent my entire life believing a creation story which was just as seemingly fictional? This topic really intrigued me, and when I went home that evening, I wanted to share my epiphany with my roommates. Much to my chagrin, after imposing this philosophical conundrum to them, I hardly received even

an “interesting” or “cool.” Most didn’t take their eyes off their technology while I was explaining my idea. In their defense, they may have been dealing with some other more relevant issue and found mine to be just a petty and irrelevant discussion topic. However, I have now been a college student for over three semesters, and I have yet to find a peer that shares the same interest in exchanging controversial ideas. It seems as though so much of the culture now is to be overly respectful. We are scared to question the beliefs of ourselves and of others, because god forbid we offend someone. I don’t think it’s entirely the fault of my peers for lacking interest in engaging in said conversation, because

our entire lives we have been taught by this new facet of society that is scared to hurt anyone’s feelings. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not encouraging college students to start insulting every belief they disagree with, but I think our society worries so much about staying politically correct that we are missing out on crucial learning moments. I feel like I am constantly tip-toeing around my words, as to never accidentally insult someone, because lately it feels as though we are all walking on eggshells with our words. Yet another another reason I think dorm room debates are avoided is because our society puts most of its value on small talk and becoming friends with everyone. Constant partying and forming

shallow relationships over drinks is what my age group seems to value, and I think it will have consequences in the future. How will we ever learn who we are and what we stand for, if we never compare and question our thoughts with those around us? We are constantly having information shoved in our faces during lectures and in the viewing of one-sided media, but how often do we question what we are hearing? If the dorm room debate phenomenon were to come back into the lives of young adults, I think we’d create a generation of more interesting and knowledgable individuals, rather than furthering a society where vapid, shallow relationships are valued.

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Big 12 Conference continues to show its depth

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Freshman guard Keenan Evans takes a jumper during Texas Tech’s upset victory against No. 9 Iowa State.

by david schlake sports editor @dschlake_wvu

After a wild week of Big 12 action, the conference has further shown its depth, and its ability to surprise and upset. The back-and-forth pattern has continued, as Texas Tech, Baylor and Kansas State each made a statement by upsetting a conference opponent. Things would only be spiced up by the week’s excitement, and narrowing down which team poses the most serious threat has only become more difficult. 1. Kansas Jayhawks (16-3, 5-1 Big 12) After a tough loss to Iowa State last week, the Jayhawks managed to bounce back in royal fashion by knocking off No. 19 Oklahoma and No. 17 Texas. Despite the fact that the Sooners made an impressive comeback effort led by Buddy Hield and Ryan Spangler, the Jayhawks completely dominated in the first and found a way to pull it out in the end and seal a victory. Additionally, the ability of head coach Bill Self and his squad to contain Texas’ Cam Ridley underneath showed the squad’s ability to control on all sides of the ball.

2. Iowa State Cyclones (14-4, 4-2 Big 12) Saturday was undoubtedly a lot for Iowa State fans to swallow, as the No. 9 Cyclones were taken down by arguably the worst team in the conference. Fortunately for the Cyclones, they managed to knock off a Kansas State team that was on a tear prior to the upset in Lubbock, Texas, making the week a little more bearable. The question for the Cyclones now is whether or not they can come back from such a disappointing loss and get back on track. They face a serious challenge in doing so as they take on No. 17 Texas tonight. 3. West Virginia Mountaineers (16-3, 4-2 Big 12) The Mountaineers have been a surprising team this season, making their first serious run at a Big 12 title since joining the conference. While they did get the win against TCU Saturday in a wild finish, the road to an upset was clear for the Horned Frogs. While the Mountaineers didn’t play their best game, a win is still a win, and they showed their ability to come up big at the end of a game for the first time this season. After final-second losses to LSU and Iowa State this year, this win could be a pivotal

milestone for the Mountaineers’ season. 4. Texas Longhorns (14-5, 3-3 Big 12) The Longhorns held t o u g h w i t h Ka n s a s throughout the game Saturday, but the Jayhawks’ superior perimeter shooting made the difference. Texas’ turnovers continue to cost them in colossal moments, but the Longhorns have proven they have what it takes to compete with every team in the conference. Kansas proved the way to overcome the Longhorns’ size is with ball movement, which Texas will have to account for when they face two hungry teams in Iowa State and Baylor this week. 5. Baylor Bears (15-4, 3-3 Big 12) The Bears made another wave in the conference Saturday, upsetting Oklahoma by double digits. That win, on top of their win over Iowa State, really helps Baylor’s case of being a top-tier team. The Bears have a long road ahead of them, but they’ve already shown they have what it takes to win. Carrying their momentum into Stillwater, Okla., will be crucial, as the Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Kansas State. Additionally, the Bears are currently

the fifth-best rebounding team in the country, so we should have an interesting matchup between Cam Ridley and Rico Gathers at the post when they take on Texas Saturday. 6. Kansas State Wildcats (12-8, 5-2 Big 12) There is no doubt the Wildcats have worked out any problems they had at the beginning of the season, as they’ve won five of their last six games. Despite a poor nonconference record, the Wildcats have demonstrated as much potential to take control of the conference as anyone else. They face a tough schedule this week, however, in No. 18 West Virginia and No. 11 Kansas. If senior forward Nino Williams can continue to produce offensively like he has in his last three games, the Wildcats could become the team to beat. 7. Oklahoma Sooners (12-7, 3-4 Big 12) The Sooners are in serious need of a win. Aside from their blowout win over Texas at the beginning of the month, they haven’t done much in the conference. They had a win against Baylor around the same time, and they beat a struggling Oklahoma State team this past month, and then nothing but depression. It seems maybe the

Sooners had a little too much hype behind them early in the season, and perhaps this powerhouse conference is too much for them to handle. The Sooners still control their own destiny, but something has to change if they have any plans to take the conference. 8. Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-6, 3-4 Big 12) The Cowboys have had their moments this season. Unlike other teams in the conference, there weren’t high expectations when it came to this team. Most thought the Cowboys would be in complete rebuild mode after the departure of Marcus Smart. Surprisingly, Oklahoma State has found a way to shake things up in the conference. They’ve looked great at times, moving the ball around efficiently and controlling the tempo. But in their loss to Kansas State, they looked rough. They resembled the disoriented team people expected before. Like so many other teams in the Big 12, if the Cowboys can find a rhythm and keep it, they have the potential to do a lot with this season. 9. TCU Horned Frogs (14-5, 1-5 Big 12) The Horned Frogs are going to win some more

games this season. They’ve taken two ranked teams into overtime now, and they’ve kept it close with just about everyone. Despite playing a weak nonconference schedule, they’ve still won 14 games. Head coach Trent Johnson showed his frustration after his team’s loss to West Virginia Saturday, which is understandable considering how the game ended. The Horned Frogs continue to get better and show significant improvement each week. They have the potential to turn it around in Kansas State fashion and pull out some wins. 10. Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-9, 1-6 Big 12) There was undoubtedly some excitement and celebration in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday night when the Red Raiders knocked off No. 9 Iowa State. Even though the win could serve as a turning point, there’s still a lot needed in Lubbock. The Red Raiders have lost every other conference game they’ve played, and most of their losses weren’t even close. A win over a top-ten team definitely gives hope to those wishing for a turnaround, but one win doesn’t erase a 0-6 start in conference play. dschlake@mail.wvu.edu

swimming & diving

West Virginia loses 157-143 for second consecutive loss by david statman sports writer @dailyathenaeum

In their second test against Big 12 competition, the West Virginia University women’s swimming and diving team lost a close one, 157-143, in Ames, Iowa, to the Iowa State Cyclones. The result came just a week after the Mountaineers lost by 10 to TCU in Morgantown. Despite the pair of losses in the run-up to the Big 12 Championships next month, head coach Vic

Riggs says he’s very pleased with the way his team has performed. “I’m really proud of these ladies,” Riggs said. “It was a long day of travel yesterday, and we were up early today. There were definitely some challenges against us and they responded great. Overall, it was just a great meet. We did much better against them than last year, and being this close is great motivation for conference.” Although the Mountaineers were able to claim nine first-place finishes out of 16

events, they found themselves just edged out by Iowa State in the end. West Virginia was in it until the final bell, but a one-two-three finish by the Cyclones on the 400-yard individual medley cinched it for the home side. The Mountaineers have shined all season on the diving board, and Saturday was no exception. Senior Haily VandePoel swept the 1-meter and 3-meter board events. Lindsay Schmidt additionally finished second on the one-meter, while senior Jennifer Rey, one week re-

moved from setting a WVU school record on the 1-meter board, finished fourth. “Our divers came through huge today,” Riggs said. “They got us back in the meet along with our one-twothree finish in the 100 fly.” In the latter event, senior Julie Ogden snagged a first place finish with a time of 56.99, followed closely by Celia Martinez de la Torre and Natalie Johnson. Johnson, a junior from Upper St. Clair, Pa., went on to win the 200yard butterfly with a time of 2:05:03.

Sophomore Emma Skelley continued her dominance of distance events, claiming a double victory in the 500-yard and 1,000-yard freestyle races. Senior Jenelle Zee nearly pulled off a double herself, winning the 100yard breaststroke and finishing second in the 200-yard breaststroke. French freshman Amelie Currat had a big day of her own, scoring a win in the 100-yard backstroke, another victory as part of a 400-yard medley relay team and a second-place finish in the 200-

yard backstroke. The Mountaineer women will be back in action next Saturday when they take on Ohio at the WVU Natatorium. After having this weekend off, the men’s team will also get back in the pool next weekend, facing Ohio State in Columbus. These will be the last competitions for both squads before the highlight of the season, the Big 12 Championships, scheduled for Feb. 25-28 in Austin, Texas. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 18 West Virginia defeats the TCU Horned Frogs in front of a sold out Coliseum, 86-85 in overtime by connor murray sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Led by a standout effort from freshmen guards Daxter Miles Jr. and Jevon Carter, No. 18 West Virginia defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 86-85 at the WVU Coliseum Saturday, improving its overall record to 16-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12. With the Mountaineers trailing 72-70 after TCU’s Trey Zeigler hit the goahead jumper with eight seconds left, Miles drove nearly the length of the floor and sunk a game-saving layup with just over a second left. That was just the opening act in the Miles and Carter show, however. The man who made the shot to send the game to overtime saved his team once again in the extra session. Head Coach Bob Huggins called timeout with the Mountaineers in posses-

sion and trailing 83-81 with 15 seconds left, trying to set up a play to tie or win the game. Senior point guard Juwan Staten drove the ball and kicked it to Miles at the top of the key, who drained a three to put WVU ahead 84-83. “I had confidence in myself and everybody else. It was either win or lose…I’d rather choose the W,” Miles said. “I just felt it, man. I caught it, stepped into it and let it roll off my fingertips. That was about it.” While it appeared Miles had just won the game, the chaos had only begun. Zeigler delivered yet again for TCU, this time with the go-ahead layup with just over a second left, seemingly breaking WVU’s back. Amidst the chaos and confusion that overtime in college basketball entails, West Virginia’s freshmen kept their head. Miles alertly inbounded the ball with a baseball-style

pass to Carter, who was beyond the Horned Frog defense. Carter managed to make it all the way to the rim before missing a layup at the horn. Once again, game over, right? Wrong, again. The referees, who had quite the busy afternoon, assessed their 64th foul of the game, sending Carter to the line with 0.9 seconds left with a chance to tie or take the lead. The pressure could not have been any more intense, and Carter could not have cared less. He drained both free throws to give West Virginia an 86-85 win, avoiding a third crushing home conference defeat. The connection between Miles and Carter on the game’s critical play was a culmination of a relationship that has been forged over the course of their first few months together in Morgantown. “We’re around each other

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Fans cheering as WVU scored to close the gap against TCU. in crunch time and instill- ger to take on more responing confidence in their sibility and today they got teammates. their chance. My hat goes “Our freshmen ended off to them. We need them. up carrying us through. They’re a big part of what We never stopped playing we do.” as hard as we could. That’s West Virginia will look to why we pulled this one out,” ride the wave of momentum Staten said. gained from this game into “We have very mature Manhattan, Kan., when they freshmen. They don’t think take on the Kansas State of themselves as normal Wildcats Tuesday. freshmen. They want more responsibility. They’re eadasports@mail.wvu.edu

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After two straight conference wins, the West Virginia University women’s basketball team had their momentum halted Saturday afternoon with a disappointing 65-59 loss in Lawrence, Kan., against a Kansas Jayhawks team that sits barely over .500. The Mountaineers saw a 10-point lead disappear in the second half, finding themselves outhustled, outrebounded and outplayed as the Jayhawks surged past them for the win. “Give Kansas credit,” said head coach Mike Carey after the game. “They played harder and pounded the boards harder than we did. Some of our players weren’t focused.” Junior guard Bria Holmes led the team with 16 points, but continued her struggles from the field in conference play, shooting just 6-21 and missing four of her five 3-point attempts. Although junior guard Jessica Morton added 10 points and senior forward Averee Fields was a rebound short of a doubledouble, it wasn’t enough for the Mountaineers, who shot just 38 percent from the field and lost the rebounding battle by seven. Led by Holmes, sophomore Bre McDonald and freshman Teana Muldrow, the Mountaineers were able to get out to a hot start from beyond the arc. Although Kansas capped off a late run

like 24/7. We’re so competitive with each other. We’re always trying to push each other and make each other better. We’re trying to get somewhere that we’ve dreamed about,” Miles said. “I just read his eyes. I gave him the head nod and I just let it go, man. He chased it down and got in a good position.” After TCU looked like it had just stolen the game away, Carter kept his wits and noticed the Horned Frogs out of position. He exploited that to perfection. “I looked down and I see all purple in the paint. I looked, me and Daxter made eye contact. He made a great pass. It came right in front of me. Unfortunately I missed the layup,” Carter said. “Then I looked at the ref and he had his hand up and I was just like ‘thank the Lord.’” Miles and Carter did some growing up against TCU, proving their worth

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Guard Jessica Morton taking it down the court against K-State Wednesday. with a buzzer-beating jumper just 13 minutes because of by Natalie Knight, West Vir- foul trouble. Her absence ginia carried a four-point lead opened the way for Kansas into the break. That had been senior forward Chelsea Gardenough all season long, as the ner to dominate the interior, Mountaineers went into Sat- posting 20 points and 20 reurday’s game with an 11-0 re- bounds. Senior guard Asia cord when leading at the half. Boyd came off the bench But it was Kansas that to put up 15 points, includtook control in the second ing a couple big second- half half, seizing the lead midway scores. through the period. Although Although it was considthe Mountaineers never al- ered a possibility that Jessica lowed the Jayhawks to pull Morton would start on Saturaway, West Virginia was un- day after senior point guard able to hit the big shots when Linda Stepney broke her nose they needed them the most. Wednesday against Kansas While Kansas made over 50 State, Stepney played anyway percent of their shots in the wearing a protective mask. second half, the Mountain- Stepney, who has started eveers hit just 33 percent and ery game for the Mountainonly one of five from beyond eers this season, scored four the arc. points and had four steals in “We should’ve had a bigger 33 minutes. lead at halftime,” Carey said. With the loss, West Vir“In the second half, when ginia falls to 12-7 on the seathey started making their run, son and 2-5 in Big 12 play. we made a lot of mistakes de- The Mountaineers will next be in action Wednesday night fensively and offensively.” West Virginia sophomore when they go on the road in center Lanay Montgomery an attempt to avenge their has emerged in recent weeks Jan. 14 loss to the 12-7 Texas as one of the Big 12’s top re- Tech Lady Raiders. bounders and shot blockdasports@mail.wvu.edu ers, but she was limited to

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If you’ve ever played sports, at any age, you probably fantasized about being the hero in a big-time game. Maybe it was hitting the walk off home run in game seven of the World Series ,or snagging that gamewinning touchdown pass, or maybe it was hitting the last shot to send the game into overtime. For freshmen Daxter Miles Jr. and Jevon Carter, their dreams of being the hero became a reality Saturday during West Virginia’s overtime victory against TCU. Miles established himself at the beginning of the season as someone who wanted to lead this team – even even as a freshman. He inserted himself into the starting lineup at the start of the season and has been in it ever since. Miles said he’s always wanted to be the key player in a big game. On Saturday he made a difference. With two seconds remaining in regulation, the Mountaineers trailed by two, 72-70. Miles took the ball from the wing, drove

the lane and made a layup that just barely fell through the hoop. His layup tied the game and sent the contest into overtime. “I dream about running big plays like that and trying to win for the team,” Miles said. “You put everything on your shoulders and see what you’re made of. “I literally wake up in the middle of the night sweating because I’m dreaming about basketball,” he said. He said in his dreams he sees himself coming off a ball screen and firing up a game-winning shot. The only problem is, he never sees if it goes in – he always wakes up before seeing the final result. On Saturday, however, he saw how it played out. His layup tied the game, and he hit two clutch 3-pointers in overtime to help lift the Mountaineers over the Horned Frogs. “I always wake up when I shoot the ball,” he said following the win. “I never find out. I found out today. That’s a dream come true right there.” Miles wasn’t the only one to play the hero in the game. Carter could also be deemed “clutch,” as the freshman guard sank two

free throws with 0.9 seconds left in overtime to lock up the win for West Virginia. Again, down two with seven seconds left in overtime, Miles nailed a 3-pointer to give the Mountaineers a one-point advantage, but TCU’s Trey Zeigler drove the lane and sank a shot with just over one second to play in overtime. Miles quickly inbounded the ball to a streaking Carter down the length of the court. Carter caught the ball and went in for the goahead layup, but the layup fell short. “I thought I did (blow the game),” Carter said in regard to missing the layup. “Then I looked at the ref and he had his hand up and I was like ‘Thank the Lord.’” Carter calmly went to the free throw line and made both foul shots to give West Virginia the 86-85 win over TCU. Carter said he never felt nervous – he knew he could win the game. “We were going to win the game. That’s all I had in mind,” Carter said. “I wasn’t thinking about missing these free throws, I was thinking about making them.”

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“I’ve been dreaming that my whole life. When I was a little kid, I had the thought, ‘It was always going to be a big game with no time remaining on the clock. I go to the free throw line to make two shots and win the game.’” Just like Miles’ dreams, Carter’s became reality as well. Head coach Bob Huggins spoke highly of his young guards, saying sometimes they’re unpredictable, but he’s happy with the results. “The play the two freshmen made, it was unbelievable how much smarts Dax had to grab it and throw it in,” Huggins said. “They do some things that you think they are wise beyond their years and then they do some things that make you think they’re back in the eighth grade.” Huggins said he no longer dreams of game-winning shots – he dreams of never having to have a game come down to a last second shot. The Mountaineers now hope to take care of business in a less dramatic fashion on the road against Kansas State Tuesday night. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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IT’S A NEW YEAR & A NEW YOU! Come join our team!! The Hilton Garden Inn will be taking applications for the following positions: Dishwasher/Banquet Setup, Line Cook open availability preferred, AM server Sa-1p & PM server 4p-11p open availability preferred, Housekeeping: Room attendants, Part time laundry attendant & part time lobby attendant, Part time maintenance, Part time Sales team associate. Please apply in person at the hotel’s front desk. MARIO’S FISHBOWL NOW HIRING Part-time cooks and Full-time bartenders: Apply in person at 704 Richwood Ave./3117 University Ave. or e-mail resume to fishbowl@mountain.net NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS. Good earning potential. Great environment. Busy Cheat Lake restaurant. Call for interview: 304-594-0088.

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#DAScavHunt

Monday January 26, 2015

WHAT’s the #DAScavHunt? This week is a special week at The Daily Athenaeum. We’re hosting a Scavenger Hunt! Want a chance to earn cool prizes and gift cards? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and watch our for clues. You never know when they’ll pop up. Use the #DAScavHunt to participate!

OPEN HOUSE

We opened our doors to you last night, let’s keep the door open

Timehop: We looked back in our archives to see what happened this day years ago. Needless to say, Mountaineers have always been busy changing their campus and making headlines. Here’s what we found: Alexander says he’ll be a Mountaineer - 1977 After a series of frantic recruiting efforts of 200 schools, Robert Alexander committed to WVU athletics. He was regarded as the most highly recruited running back in West Virginia.

Let’s Make a Deal - 1983 Wood industry student Devon Howe and marketing student Phil Pierce picked up “How ‘bout them ‘EERS?” Being echoed throughout the University and decided it would make a great T-shirt design. From their small apartment, they established Sports Marketing Unlimited and raked in $40,000 of revenue from August to January 26, 1983, from T-shirt design sales.

Students gather in The Daily Athenaeum’s office during our first-ever Open House.

U journalism professors to coach writing at newspaper 1993 Two University journalism professors, Ancella Livers and Christine Martin, were chosen by the West Virginia Press Association to coach writing at newspapers across the state.

More buses to make up for frozen PRT- 2005 WVU’s PRT was malfunctioning intermittently due to extreme cold. WVU’s transportation unit and the City’s Mountain Line will run more loops between stations when the system is down for repairs.

IT’S A SHORE THING - 2012 ‘Jersey Shore’s’ Deena Cortese to visit Morgantown Saturday. During her time in Morgantown, Cortese will not be take any tours of the WVU campus. She said she will be here strictly for partying.

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Michael Garcia, the Mountianeer Mascot, entertains the crowd at our Open House.

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Sunday evening, the staff at The Daily Athenaeum opened our doors to our readers for the newspaper’s first-ever Open House. Our publication is more than 100 years old. Times have changed, the way people consume their news has changed and now, we’re changing. We realize that the landscape of journalism is changing, and we’ve worked hard this entire year to try to connect more to our readers. We’ve been listening to you more on Twitter, Facebook and as we walk past you in the Mountainlair. What have we learned? We need to connect with our readers. Last night, our office became a melting pot of the different types of students at WVU. Students from all walks of life shared their stories with us as we shared ours. But this isn’t the last time we’ll open our doors. We hope as the semester continues, students feel more comfortable walking through the door we opened.

We’ve officially released our mobile app, download it for #DAScavHunt The Daily Athenaeum has officially launched its student-friendly mobile application for Android and iPhone. Featuring easy access to the publication’s news and sports stories and a direct link to the campus radio’s livestream, the app also features a Housing Guide which allows users to search for local housing.

change based on the students’ needs Health, the Mountainlair, WVUp All on campus,” she said. Night and Dunkin Donuts. Eventually, Hunt said the DA implemented a public the app will offer exclusive student relations team in November that will discounts.

Joanne Hunt, advertising and marketing manager of The DA, said the best thing about the app is that it’s free and flexible.

the go.”

help see what student expectations are “It’ll be a growth in progress and for the app. (student discounts) will be the biggest “I think the team is going to be revamp. We’ve had a lot of our local instrumental in reaching out to businesses say they’ll offer something everyone on campus to see what they you couldn’t find anywhere else unless “It was a market that we saw as would expect. That will contribute to you had the app downloaded,” Hunt something we could develop a financial the growth (of the app),” Hunt said. said. base and provide a service for students The app allows users to submit news searching for housing,” said Alan Calling the app a “work in progress,” and photos to the DA, archive chosen Hunt believes there are many unique Waters, general manager of The DA. features that have yet to come and will articles, submit feedback and rate the The Housing Guide allows app users to only be built on, including location- app. Additionally, push notifications search for housing based on multiple based technology that will know where can be turned on to alert users of factors, including the distance from the app user is and give information breaking news updates and coupon campus, how many bedrooms and about events happening around them. offers. bathrooms, the price range and “That’s one of the coolest things,” Hunt Hunt said the app’s ability to change whether the unit allows pets. said. “I think with all of those features and stay relevant with what the student “The ability to search for all housing combined it’s going to be another way body wants and needs is what makes types at one location makes it a really for us to stay relevant in the market this app beneficial. good opportunity for students. It and up-to-date. It allows advertising “I think the people who are working on makes it convenient and provides information as well as content, so it’s a the app, as well as our staff here, are descriptions,” Waters said. nice blend for students because it’s on concerned with what people think and what they want us to do better,” Hunt At the bottom of the app there are said. sponsor tiles that The DA finds to be “I think that’s the most exciting thing relevant information for students like to see — something start and change “It’s a work in progress. (The app) will WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of based on the need.”

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First #DAScavHunt winner! We asked Open House attendees to tweet a picture with the Mountaineer or President E. Gordon Gee. The picture with the most favorites at by 10 p.m. would be our first winner! Congratulations Anthony Braxton! Want in on the fun? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for clues to where prizes are hidden!

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