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Details of Burch’s death released by laura haight city editor @laurahaightwvu

The Morgantown Police Department has released new details on the events surrounding the death of West Virginia University freshman Nolan Burch. According to Chief of Police Ed Preston, Burch was participating in the initiation event “Big-Little” with the Kappa Sigma Fraternity on Nov. 12, 2014, where fraternity pledges and members drank large amounts of alcohol.

Medical tests performed on Burch after the incident showed his blood alcohol content was 0.493, more than six times the legal limit for anyone over the age of 21. Burch was only 18 years old when he died on Nov. 14, 2014. Kappa Sigma had lost its charter two days prior to the incident but held their “BigLittle” function anyway. That night, Burch and 19 other fraternity pledges were called to the Kappa Sigma house at 200 Belmar Ave., where they were taken into a room, blindfolded

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City talks Woodburn School grounds usage by rachel mcbride staff writer @dailyathenaeum

Improvement reports concerning the Woodburn School Redevelopment Commission and the proposed riverfront landscape design for the Monongahela River were both discussed during last night’s Morgantown City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. Council members believe certain programs can help improve recreational activities along both the Woodburn Elementary School property as well as the Mon River. The Commission focuses on tending to and maintaining grounds of the old Woodburn school district. Last year, the Commission hosted a festival to encourage the local community to benefit from the property’s buildings and landscape. The Commission plans to hold more activities. Chris Haddox, the Comission chair, said the Commission’s duty is to watch over the property. West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center staff

member Anna Withrow presented a project for a landscape design supported by the River Towns Program and Brownfields Assistance Center. Wharf District planning includes increasing the use of the Monongahela River Rail Trail, which the Brownfields Center believes will help curb safety issues along the river. Other projects include implementing art, sculptures and garden planting along the river. The Brownfields Center believes these projects will allow the natural environment of the Wharf District to flourish. Downtown river projects include enhancement plans that will promote recreational activity along the river. Increasing pedestrian access to the riverfronts, developing a storm water management plan and increasing trail safety are all components of the Center’s plans. “There needs to be more physical and visual connections to the river,” Withrow

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and then transported to 305 Glendon Street by fraternity members. At the location, they were each given a “Big,” which is an older member or alumnus of the fraternity, and a bottle of liquor. According to the release, Burch consumed a large quantity of alcohol during this time period. Due to his highly intoxicated state, Burch was then taken back to the Kappa Sigma house and laid on a table. At approximately 11:50 p.m., another member

of the fraternity noticed Burch’s face had turned blue and tried to wake him, but Burch was unresponsive with no pulse. A fraternity member then called 911 and officers arrived on scene at 11:52 p.m., where they found an individual performing CPR on Burch. The officer took over and continued CPR until Emergency Medical Personnel arrived and transported him to Ruby Memorial Hospital. Burch died two days later after being kept alive on life support.

University officials, John Bolt and Corey Farris were unable to be contacted before press time. In a University press release, officials said, “West Virginia University remains committed to transforming the culture on its campus. Led by our student leadership, the University continues to work toward a meaningful change that will create a positive impact on our campus and local communities.” According to the press release, University officials will continue to cooperate

with MPD as the investigation continues, stating, “The safety of our students always comes first — and will continue to.” Chief Preston said MPD detectives have conducted dozens of interviews and reviewed footage from multiple security cameras. The Monongalia County Prosecutor’s Office is currently reviewing the investigation. Criminal charges will be determined after the final review by the Prosecutor’s Office. lhaight@mail.wvu.edu

Ag. Sci. building not yet finished by kendall snee staff writer @dailyathenaeum

The newest edition to the Davis College of Agriculture, the new Agricultural Sciences Building, is currently under construction on the Evansdale Campus of West Virginia University. The building will be 128,000 square feet and will be fully integrated and run on energy efficient systems. The project is headed by Mark Iacobucci, project manager, who explained that once the old agricultural building is torn down, the area will become a quad-type walkway. This will serve as a connecting path from the Evansdale Library to the new building. Jonathan Thompson, project manager, went on to explain how the quad will make students’ lives easier. “The new age building and the upper quad leading to the lower area of the walkway will not only be scenic but functional,” Thompson said. “This step down will make things much easier on students.” Thompson also said builders have left space

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The New Agricultural Science Building, currently under construction, will open up for student in January 2016 on Evansdale Enginering. between the quad and the building is said to be fully tech, and used specifically new agricultural building functioning and techno- for research. It has chillers to potentially construct logically advanced. and heaters and technolo“By fully integrated, it gies of those sorts,” Iacoanother building in the future. means that the building bucci said. But a nice view isn’t has its own penthouse on “It will harbor a great the only thing the new the top of the building — structure has to offer. The it’ll be very big and high see BUILDING on PAGE 2

Gen. Lee impersonator speaks at Honors College Group’s contributions by evelyn merithew associate city editor @dailyathenaeum

Last night, the West Virginia University Honors College hosted Al Stone, who many historians have described as having the most accurate impression of Civil War General Robert E. Lee. Throughout his presentation, Stone addressed the audience by giving an impersonation of Lee. “The presentation you’re about to witness is that of Al Stone, portraying one of America’s most beloved gentlemen. Al has been presenting first-person impressions in this regard for over 19 years and is recognized by most re-enactors, artists and historians alike as offering the most accurate portrayal of this character,” said Marie Leichliter-Krause, director of programming for the Honors College. Stone addressed his audience with a presentation titled “The Dilemma,” in which he shared Lee’s experiences and why, during the Civil War, he chose to remain loyal to his home state, the Confederate State

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Al Stone visits the Honors Hall to portray the General Robert E. Lee. Stone describing his character’s adult life during the Civil War and beyond. of Virginia, rather than be propriate, I injected, ‘Mr. a top commander of the Blair, I certainly appreciate Union Army. Mr. Lincoln’s confidence in Stone said when Pres- me and your offering, but ident Abraham Lincoln to my knowledge right now, asked politician Francis there’s a convention taking Blair to ask Lee to com- place in Richmond and the mand the Union Army, he only issue that convention knew where his loyalty lay. is dealing with is whether “I listened politely to Mr. the State of Virginia will Blair and when it was ap- continue to be a member

of the Union or not,’” Stone said impersonating Lee. Within hours of his conversation with Blair, Lee learned Virginia had indeed voted to secede from the Union. “If they decide to withdraw from the Union, then I will have no other recourse except to resign my commission from the United States Army. I knew what I had to do,” Stone said. Stone went into great detail about how the Founding Fathers intended for the U.S. government to be set up and how it led to the eventual secession of Southern states. The Founding Fathers believed a democracy functions at the crude and mindless whims of the masses. “Under a democracy, some people pick and choose whether they want to live by those laws or not. In the Constitution, you’ll find the word ‘republic’ on a number of occasions, but you’ll find the word ‘democracy’ not once,” Stone said. “They (the Founding Fathers) established a federal republic and not a national democracy.”

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will save animal lives by corey mcdonald staff writer @dailyathenaeum

The student organization WVU Pets Are Worth Saving recently had the chance to act on its mission by contributing a large donation to the Marion County Rescue Squad that could aid in saving the lives of animals. WVU PAWS is a nonprofit on campus that interacts with local shelters and other organizations to raise awareness of the growing animal homelessness problem as well as raise money for animals in need. With the help of the Marion County Humane Society and the Pet Central Veterinary Clinic, WVU PAWS was recently able to make a significant donation to the Marion County Rescue Squad. The donation provided the rescue squad with resuscitation masks, and other equipment that could potentially save the life of an injured or oxygen-deprived animal. The donation included three different sizes of recovery masks to help all different breeds and sizes of dogs, cats and other animals such as

rabbits. The majority of the donation stemmed from WVU PAWS. “The donation was entirely from our club,” said Hailey Asmussen, president of WVU PAWS. “The only thing we did not donate were the muzzles. We purchased most of the masks.” The organization was originally formed as the Animal Friends Club prior to the spring of 2013, working primarily with the Animal Friends Shelter, a local nonprofit shelter in North Central West Virginia. Since then, the club has branched out to other local shelters to work with other shelters and has also changed its name to WVU PAWS. “We fluctuate between 60 to 100 club members,” Asmussen said. “We actually rarely work in Monongalia County. We work a lot in Marion County.” However, the club holds most of its adoption drives in Monongalia County. “We just want to help the shelters have better adoption rates as well as raise money for them,” Asmussen said.

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Utah parents who killed selves, children feared apocalypse SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — A Utah couple and their three children who were found dead in their home last fall overdosed on drugs after the parents told friends and family they were worried about the apocalypse, authorities said Tuesday. Police also found old letters written by the mother to a Utah inmate serving time for killing family members in the name of God, slayings chronicled in the 2003 Jon Krakauer book “Under the Banner of Heaven.” Benjamin and Kristi Strack and three of their four children — ages 11, 12 and 14 — were found dead in September in a locked bedroom of their Springville home. All five were in a bed, with the kids tucked into the covers around their parents. At a news conference Tuesday, Springville Police Chief J. Scott Finlayson said investigators have concluded their probe and determined the family members died from drug toxicity from either methadone, heroin or a combination of drugs, including those found in cold medicine. Authorities determined the parents committed suicide. The younger two children’s deaths were ruled homicides, although Finlayson said there were no signs of a struggle. The manner of death for the 14-year-old, Benson Strack, was undetermined. Police said Benson wrote a goodbye letter, leaving some of his belongings to his best friend. The only other recent writing the family left behind was a notebook containing handwritten to-do lists about feeding the pets and other chores. Finlayson said interviews with people who knew the Stracks indicated the parents were worried about evil in the world and wanted to escape from “impending doom.” “There seemed to be a concern about a pending apocalypse that the parents bought into,” Finlayson said. “While some friends though that suicide may have been, or could have been, included in their plans, oth-

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Lt. Dave Caron speaks during a news conference about the Strack family on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Springville, Utah. Police said they will release the conclusion of their investigation into the deaths of five members of the Utah family found in a single bedroom last fall. ers believed they were going to move somewhere and live off the grid.” During their investigation, police found years-old letters between Kristi Strack and Dan Lafferty, who is serving a life sentence after being convicted of committing a double-murder with his brother Ron. “Under the Banner of Heaven” is about members of an offshoot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, told through the true story of the Laffertys’ crimes. The two killed their brother’s wife and 15-month old daughter. Ron Lafferty was condemned to death for the July

1984 slayings of his sister-inlaw, Brenda Lafferty, and her baby in American Fork. He claimed to have had a religious revelation sanctioning the slayings because of the victim’s resistance to his beliefs in polygamy. Investigators said Kristi Strack was deeply interested in the case and struck up a friendship with Dan Lafferty. “It was almost like he talked to her like one of his children,” Lt. David Caron said. She and her husband both became close to him, and he had directed his remains to go to them after his death. They hadn’t talked to him since 2008 and inves-

tigators do not believe the couple’s beliefs came from Dan Lafferty, police Cpl. Greg Turnbow said. “He felt really sad they had committed suicide,” Caron said. B e n ja m i n St ra ck ’s brother Jacob said the final report from investigators wasn’t surprising to relatives still mourning the family’s deaths. Looking back, the connection to Dan Lafferty was a troubling sign about the couple’s mental state, he said. The Stracks’ older son and the children’s grandmother found the bodies Sept. 27, according to search

warrants. The older son was Kristi Strack’s child from a previous marriage. Police found cups with liquid inside next to each of the bodies and a child’s sand bucket behind a door with traces of the same combination of methadone and cold medication that was found in their systems. Police believe that Benjamin Strack died last because he was the only member of the family who wasn’t underneath the bed covers. In a recording of the 911 call released Tuesday, family friend Maureen Ledbetter tells the dispatcher about the deaths as grandmother

Valerie Sudweeks screams in the background. The methadone used in the deaths was prescribed to Kristi Strack, police said. Court records show Benjamin and Kristi Strack had a history of legal and financial problems and had gone through court-ordered drug treatment several years ago. Investigators said they weren’t aware of any contact with state child services workers. Benjamin Strack’s boss has said it appeared those troubles were behind them. Springville is a city of about 30,000 near Provo, about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Mormon leaders call for measures protecting gay rights SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Mormon church announced a campaign Tuesday for new laws that protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination while somehow also protecting people who assert their religious beliefs. “We must find ways to show respect for others whose beliefs, values and behaviors differ from ours while never being forced to deny or abandon our own beliefs, values and behaviors in the process,” a church elder, Jeffrey R. Holland, said in announcing the church’s position. Mormon leaders did not explain just how it would draw lines between gay rights and religious freedoms, and it’s unclear how much common ground the church will gain with this campaign. The church insists it is making no changes in doctrine, and still believes that sex is against the law of God unless it’s within a marriage between a man and a woman. But the new approach could profoundly change political calculations in the Mormon strongholds of Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona, where the church and its members play a large civic role. In Utah, where most state lawmakers are Mormon, the announcement was cheered after years of failed efforts to pass anti-discrimination measures.

“What the LDS church did today was historic,” said Democratic state Sen. Jim Dabakis, who was raised Mormon and is openly gay. “This was a bold, strong, principled statement ... today we are seeing the fruits of civility and respect.” The gay-rights group Equality Utah also applauded, saying LGBT rights can co-exist with freedoms of religious individuals. But national advocates on both sides were dismissive. The Rev. Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist Convention called the Mormon leaders “well-intentioned, but naive” about animosity toward religious exemptions. And Sarah Warbelow, legal director for the Human Rights Campaign, called it “deeply flawed.” The First Amendment’s protection of religious freedom “does not give any of us the right to harm others, and that’s what it sounds like the proposal from the Mormon church would do - it would allow a doctor to refuse to care for a lesbian because of his religious beliefs, for example,” said James Esseks, who directs the LGBT project of the American Civil Liberties Union. The campaign is the latest example of a shift in tone on gay rights by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which counts 15 million members worldwide. They have moved away from harsh rhetoric and are

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preaching compassion and acceptance of gays and lesbians now that gay marriage is legal in Washington D.C. and 36 states including Utah. “Accommodating the rights of all people — including their religious rights — requires wisdom and judgment, compassion and fairness,” said Holland, who appeared at a rare news conference with two other apostles from the church’s governing Quorum of the Twelve. “Politically, it certainly requires dedication to the highest level of statesmanship. Nothing is achieved if either side resorts to bullying, political point scoring or accusations of bigotry.” The Mormon church will back laws that protect “vital religious freedoms for individuals, families, churches and other faith groups while also protecting the rights of

our LGBT citizens in such areas as housing, employment and public accommodation in hotels, restaurants and transportation,” said Dallin H. Oaks, another apostle. Mormon leaders still want to hire and fire workers based on their religious beliefs as well as behavior standards known as honor codes, which require gays and lesbians to remain celibate or marry someone of the opposite sex. The church also wants legal protections for religious objectors who work in government and health care, such as a physician who refuses to perform an abortion, or provide artificial insemination for a lesbian couple. “It is one of today’s great ironies that some people who have fought so hard for LGBT rights now try to deny the rights of others to disagree with their public policy proposals,” Oaks said.

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said. “It is important for us to turn back to the river–to view its connections.” Bill Kawecki, the second ward Council member, agreed with Withrow’s ideas she presented during the meeting, saying the plans have the potential to generate attraction to the area. “The ideas are there. The excitement is there,” Kawecki said. The Council also discussed transportation, including how the Council interacts with the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Council members revisited the Morgantown Bicycle Board’s recent decision to make traffic ordinances consistent with West Virginia State Code. These ordinances make clear that bicycles should be in the center lanes. The next City Council meeting will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall.

learning atmosphere for those students going into the agricultural professions. A new agricultural building has been needed for quite some time now,” said Nathaniel Bruce, a senior environmental and natural resources student. Iacobucci went on to say that construction hasn’t been easy. He explained the snowfall of last winter was quite brutal on the workers, especially since the ongoing work has been so extensive. “The building will be five stories full of offices, classes and labs. We started work last January, and that was the worst of it,” Iacobucci said. At this time, construction is set to be finished on Nov. 9.

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Accommodations for religious objectors have factored into every state legislative debate over gay rights. But rights advocates have gained leverage as support for same-sex marriage grows. In some states, such as Arizona, even business leaders are on their side, saying broad religious exemptions hurt a state’s image. But religious conservatives also mobilized after the U.S. Supreme Court set a broad expansion of gay marriage in motion last year, pressing states to allow some groups, companies and peo-

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Continued from page 1 When the conflict between the North and South was brewing, 80 percent of federal funds were furnished by the South and “if (Lincoln) didn’t have that money, if the Southern states withdrew, the Union government wouldn’t be able to run itself. So on April the 15, Lincoln calls for 75,000 volunteers to force the Southern states back into the Union,” Stone said. “And I knew what I had to do.” Lee learned one valuable lesson during his time as a student of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a lesson that arguably shaped his determination to remain loyal to Virginia during the war. “The state is the more important entity to which a citizen owes their allegiance, not some union of states. According to the Founding Fathers, your loyalty is first to your country: Georgia, South (Carolina), North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts - whatever your country is, and the union of countries,” Stone said. “As long as your country is a member of that union of countries, your loyalty transfers from the union, but if your country exercises

ple to refuse some benefits or service for gay spouses. And gay rights groups seeking job and housing protections have faced an uphill battle in the more politically and religiously conservative states. Much has changed since Mormons led a fight against same-sex unions in California. Given the “current contentious atmosphere that exists among people of different views on these subjects,” Oaks said, “we wish to promote a more Christian, a more civil and considerate tone.” this constitutional right to secession, then you have to go back to your country or you become a traitor to the constitution.” Freshman Jordan Riggs said she enjoyed the Lee impression given by Stone. “I really enjoyed the presentation. It was full of a lot of history and I thought it was interesting. He enjoys doing this: going around and teaching,” she said. Freshman Luke Stover agreed Stone’s impression was informative. “I enjoyed that instead of the presentation being only about the Civil War, it actually led up to the reasons for the Southern states’ secession,” he said. Stone was chosen to portray Lee in the History Channel documentary “April 1865,” and in March 2002, he presented to an audience of more than 14,000 at Liberty University’s July 4 celebration. From April 10-12, Stone will portray Lee for the 150th anniversary of Lee and Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s meeting at Appomattox Court House. “The dilemma was this,” Stone said. “You act in such a way as to preserve the Union at the expense of the Constitution, or do you act in such a way as to preserve the Constitution at the expense of the Union?” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU student starts portable recording studio BY ALLY LITTEN CORRESPondent @dailyathenaeum

Interested in the music industry? Looking for a graphic artist or a local record label to help you record an original song and distribute it? West Virginia University sophomore Alec Neu can do it all at his own record label, PHD Records. With a full service record label, Neu offers everything from music videos to marketing to distribution. All aspects of the label are done in house by Neu and Noah Gillispie. Gillispie is currently working on an album himself that will be released in the spring. After officially starting PHD Records in July, it now has eight clients—two of whom are major artists. PHD Records records, produces, markets and distributes internationally. They can book tours, too. “Most record labels have

a third party helping them with different aspects of the industry. What makes us different is that we do things in house,” Neu said. Hiring a full-service record label in W.Va. can be very expensive, but PHD Records charges a fraction of the usual cost. “Most record labels charge $5,000-$6,000 and it takes about four to six months for the album to be made. We charge $1,200 and it only takes us a month to create an album,” Neu said. PHD Records’ studio is entirely moveable. If someone is not able to leave their home or is more comfortable recording there, PHD Records can come to the client. The entire professional studio can fit into one duffel bag and does not require electricity. Every piece of equipment connects directly to Neu’s MacBook Pro. The studio

is run entirely off the laptop’s energy. “This is definitely the most innovative part of our business,” Neu said. “We are more efficient and more versatile.” Neu is a strategic communications student with an emphasis in advertising. In addition to his major, he has three minors in business, economics and entrepreneurship that help him run his business successfully. Interested in the music industry since high school, Neu became involved in producing after meeting John-John “Phenomenon” Horn. Horn had just left his producer and needed to record a new album. “John-John needed a ride, and somehow I found myself on the way to Dairy Queen with this complete stranger telling him I would help him produce music,” Neu said. “I tried it for fun but I fell in love

with music production immediately.” Neu said the summer of 2014 is when life really started to get interesting for him. While interning at a government agency, Neu spent his free time trying to start his own record label. With no financial investor or start-up funds, Neu decided to organize a music festival in his hometown of Hurricane, W.Va., to help raise the necessary funds. Many local, national and international businesses helped sponsor The Hurricane City Music Festival in which five artists performed. “Basically, we started with zero dollars in our bank account, but we just went for it,” Neu said. For more information on this in-house record label, contact Alec Neu at 304-993-7770 or at http:// phdrecords.com/. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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TAUK is made up of Matt Jalbert on guitar, Charlie Dolan on bass, Alric “A.C.” Carter on keyboard and Isaac Teel on drums. The band is from Oyster Bay, NY.

TAUK, Culture Thief come together for show in Morgantown By JIllian Clemente A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

Through middle school, high school and different colleges, three best friends managed to stick together by the power of music in the formation of their band, TAUK. “We just started playing music together and always have been doing it,” said Charlie Dolan, the bassist. “It’s all based on friendship.” The drummer was added after college, and the vocalist was dropped in 2011. “We always just kept writing and playing together (after the vocalist left), and it got to the point where we don’t need vocals to carry the melodies,” Dolan said. Even though the songs don’t have any lyrics, the audience still manages to get

into the groove. “Sometimes people will sing melodies or figure out an interesting dance move to lay it out,” Dolan said. “We all believe that music can be a universal thing.” The focus is on the music because it’s the way TAUK writes - with pure, raw emotion. “If you have a strong enough melody, it can capture people in the song,” Dolan said. According to Dolan, the vocalist was almost a distraction for the songs, but TAUK isn’t against vocalists, either. TAUK had such great chemistry as a band without the vocals that it became part of its sound. “We made it that we established ourselves without a vocalist and it’s part of our identity. Other instrumentalists or

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Culture Thief performs live on U92’s Morgantown Sound. vocalists play with us, but we still maintain that identity,” Dolan said. For now, TAUK is having fun and headlining a minitour before its big one with Umphrey’s McGee.

Workout Wednesday: The importance of leg day Can’t forget about leg day! Though sometimes easily overlooked, leg day is crucial for targeting the lower half of your body and engaging extra core strength. Leg strength affects more than just your lower extremities, but also your posture and your ability to burn fat. Many times, poor posture is attributed to spinal or core problems but the real issue often begins at your feet as solid foundation is key to a strong structure. Weak glutes and hamstrings also put additional strain on your lower back, proving that successful results are truly built from the ground up. Another reason to keep leg day on the calendar is because it may be helping you burn fat faster than you

thought. Because your larger muscles are located on the lower half of your body, you will ultimately burn calories in larger quantities. This creates lactic acid, which will lead to greater fat loss in the end. Here are a few great exercises to jumpstart your leg-day workout. 1. Dumbbell Split Jump: Hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. Put your right leg in front of the left, making a staggered stance. Slowly lower yourself into a split squat, keeping the back lifted and straight. As you come up jump to alternate feet and repeat on the other side. 2. Pistol Squat: Begin standing with you arms extended out directly in front of you for balance.

Raise your right leg off the ground and hold. Push your hips and lower body down as far as you can in a squatting position. Make sure your back and core are engaged for supported posture. 3. Hip Thrust: Lay flat on your back with your hands extended down by your sides. Prop your knees up, gripping your feet firmly on the ground for support. Lift your hips as high as you can and hold for three seconds. Slowly lower yourself back down to the ground and repeat. To make this exercise more challenging, place a plate weight on your lower abs as you lift for more resistance. -clw

But TAUK’s warm-up band, Culture Thief, is excited to be back at 123 Pleasant Street, especially with TAUK. “TAUK is a very talented group,” said Craig DeBastiani, Culture Thief’s lead vocalist.

“I’ve been playing 123 Pleasant Street with various acts for a while. It was the place to play and it always seems to have pushed the brink of music styles and experiments. It’s very eclectic.” As for Culture Thief’s sound, it’s hard to pinpoint. All members grew up playing punk rock, but each member pulls from his own favorite genres. For example, DeBastiani loves folk and country music, but also listens to Pink Floyd and Radiohead. This makes sense, though, because it took Culture Thief six months to produce and record its first song. “We write honest music. We don’t set to write our songs in a specific genre,” DeBastiani said. “As Americans, we adapt culture from all different types of the world. We don’t have an American cul-

ture. We steal bits and pieces from Europeans, Asians, all over the world.” But that’s not the main reason. “It’s also the blending of different types of music we listen to,” DeBastiani said. “And it’s catchy.” DeBastiani said Culture Thief is at the point of feeling like a music family. “We’ve all been playing music our entire lives and we just formed a band where we felt comfortable with each other,” DeBastiani said. The band has played more than 300 shows in the past year and is playing one tonight. Culture Thief will open for TAUK at 10 p.m. Wednesday at 123 Pleasant Street. Tickets are $10 at the door. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Culture change essential for WVU November 12, 2015 was a day which rocked the West Virginia University community. Late that night, police officials responded to an incident where 18-year-old student Nolan Burch was found unconscious with no pulse. Two days later, Burch passed away. On Tuesday, the Morgantown Police Department released new details surrounding the incidents of the night Burch was found. As a part of his induction into the fraternity he was pledging, Kappa Sigma, Burch was participating in an event where he was supplied with an extreme amount of alcohol for one individ-

ual. Later, he was set out of the way due to his unconscio us state. In the past, The Daily Athenaeum has called for a change in the culture on, our campus and universities campuses everywhere. Part of the change is realizing each of us are accountable for change and for helping prevent tragedies such as these. No good is done from playing the blame game after the fact. The facts the police have discovered all

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for help, the person who prevents the next traumatizing late night phone call to someone’s family miles away. Speak up. In the world we live in, not being the “snitch” has become more of a problem than the safety of ourselves and of one another. Peer pressure can do a lot to persuade the crowd and the individual and it is something so easily cast off. While maybe no one is

The Daily Athenaeum believes it is the responsibility of each student to change the culture of WVU for the better and to encourage their peers to be safe and responsible. point to the biggest tragedy of the evening: There were many people around who could have and should have helped Burch before it was too late. This is where we come in as students and as peers. Be the person who calls

forcing you to drink or remain quiet about behavior you find dangerous, there is still a heavy social pressure which comes with being the person who speaks out. This is where we need to spark change. There is nothing wrong with being the person who keeps things from going too far, and this is what we need to impress upon ourselves and our peers. Morgantown and WVU drinking culture is not going to change unless the attitude of “snitching” changes. If you have friends who are endangering their lives or the lives of others, you are doing

them a disservice by not bringing attention to the issue. We are not asking students to call the police on every house party they encounter. If action is taken early and done right, the police may never have to be involved. We simply ask students to use their best judgment and to follow their gut in situations where someone may end up injured, or worse. It may be a lot easier to be a follower and to stick to the status quo, however, you rarely hear about followers making social change or saving lives. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Tumblr ‘slacktivism’: Less showing, more doing abby humphreys columnist @obiwan_baloni

In the age of blog sites and social media, anything can seem possible from the comfort of our own home. Just the act of pressing a button can guarantee attendance to an event, promote a post or add names to petitions which will eventually gain the attention of lawmakers across the country. However, we must not forget, with great power comes great responsibility. And the blog site Tumblr is no exception. The popular website encourages users to share or feature posts from other blogs on their own in a process called “reblogging.” Controversial topics like abortion, racism, body shaming, gender identity and homophobia are often the subject of the site’s most reblogged posts and many users demonstrate widespread support for issues concerning social justice. I started several Tumblr blogs over the years at different times, hoping to find friendship in what I’d heard was a warm and accepting online community. However, the sheer amount of negativity perpetuated by its users was enough to drive me to delete each of my accounts after less than a month of use. Regardless of what blogs I followed, in between funny gifs or chuckle-wor-

thy text posts were grim sob stories attempting to shame society for lacking political correctness in issues I’d never even heard of. There is nothing inherently wrong in promoting activism or voicing opinions on modern issues in society. However, I believe the Tumblr community has created a toxic environment by confusing idealism with reality. It appears younger teens exploring the site eventually stumble across these statements, involve themselves emotionally and become warriors in a war they ultimately know very little about. For example, the site does a great job of providing a safe space for ethnic, LGBTQ and gender non-binary users to voice their concerns, but even radical acceptance has its downfalls. After the grand jury decision surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown last year, Tumblr exploded with accusations of racism in the U.S. justice system. Whether these statements have any truth in them is still up for debate, but anyone interpreting these posts as an accurate representation of the situation would be missing an entire half of the discussion. The posts perpetuate a one-sided and emotion-fueled view of broad topics deserving an unbiased and dispassionate consideration.

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On a different note, merely circulating the words of others does not make one an activist, and the special Tumblr-brand of “slacktivism” has been labeled by many as being ineffective and even disrespectful to other activists worldwide. Leelah Alcorn, a transgender girl who committed suicide in December 2014, chose to publish her suicide note on her Tumblr blog. Immediately the website was flooded with pro-transgender statements, and eventually an

online petition was created to make conversion therapy for transgendered men and women illegal in the U.S. Though the Internet was useful in the coordination of many powerful events in recent history (such as Egypt’s revolution in 2011), it’s hard to see how typing a name into a text box to enact change is comparable to marching in the streets or contacting politicians for a cause. With the Internet, this new breed of “slacktivists” can join multiple movements in the most distant

of ways and still manage to boost their self-esteem and sense of worth in the process - which, when no personal sacrifices are made, is what activism appears to ultimately be about. Tumblr is creating an army of politically correct, non-offensive social justice warriors who may feel staying inside and writing a rage-fueled blog post is enough to create the change they wish to see in the world, but that simply is not the case. Circulating angry and poorly-researched infor-

mation on a website whose users primarily share the same opinion is just as useless as shouting into a void. To be heard requires sacrifice, whether it involves losing time in researching opposing points of view or taking risks when directly confronting those in power about a cause. Step away from the computer and start promoting your beliefs in daily life instead. Who knows, you just might notice some true changes. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Avoiding fad diets, gluten-free craze may do more harm than good hannah chenoweth columnist @hannahchen2

Going gluten-free is undeniably the health trend of the year, with retailers and restaurants responding with a rapid increase of these products on the market. Just a few years ago, gluten-free products weren’t even on the radar, but now it seems the entire population is questioning whether they should give up gluten - the protein found in rye, wheat and barley. This Monday, Pizza Hut announced the release of its totally glutenfree pizza. They aren’t the first big chain to appeal to the craze, with Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden and dozens more joining the ranks with gluten-free products. For those afflicted with Celiac disease, this is amazing news. The niche market of gluten-free products has been noticeably expanding, helping to ease the difficulties in eating out for those with Celiac disease face. A study from the market research company Mintel found the $10.5 billion gluten-free food and beverage industry grew 44 percent

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between 2011 and 2013 (via nydailynews.com). The truth, though, is less than 1 percent of the population suffers from Celiac, an autoimmune disorder where gluten damages the small intestine. Brianne Connelly, a junior physical education teacher education student, found out the cilia around

her stomach weren’t working after she had her appendix removed. She was told to give up gluten after numerous tests to find out why her stomach was causing her so much pain. At the time, she had limited products to choose from. She said the low variety of choices has changed considerably in the last few

years. “Consuming gluten is a choice that will result in pain for me, which is obviously not ideal,” Connelly said. “But I’ve noticed that now the whole gluten-free thing has really just become a lifestyle. When I ask waiters about a gluten-free menu, a lot of times they assume it’s like a fad diet.”

Going gluten-free is a fad diet if you do not have Celiac, a wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity. Even trace amounts of gluten damage the small intestine in those who do have a problem, which means there’s little point in just eliminating some gluten from your diet. You are risking vitamin deficiencies for no reason. Remember when the Atkin’s diet was all the rage and carbs were regarded as the root of all evil? This gluten-free business is much the same, a trend which is sure to fade away as we all latch on to the next health craze. Not to mention gluten-free products are sometimes pricier than the alternative. In other words, it’s like wasting your money on a prescription for an illness you don’t have. Making a lifestyle change or eliminating your favorite foods just because everyone around you is doing the same, may do more harm than good. Always do your own research. Many people assume they’re going to lose weight or move in the direction of a healthy lifestyle by embracing a gluten-free diet. In reality, you are missing out on essential vitamins, minerals and fiber if you stick to refined gluten-free products. Those who have Ce-

liac typically take a vitamin supplement and receive diet advice from their doctor. However, those who go gluten-free on their own are usually not informed on what their diet will now lack. It’s not gluten itself which is chock-full of nutritional benefits, it’s many of the common and nutritious staples of the typical pantry which are. The whole grains which contain gluten are rich in B vitamins, iron and fiber. They may also help lower the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Dietary guidelines also recommend that half of all carbohydrates in the diet come from whole grain products (via wedmd. com). Cutting gluten out of your diet if you don’t have a problem with it is almost like wearing glasses with a prescription when you can already see. It’s essential for those with poor vision, but will make those without it dizzy. If you think you actually have a problem with gluten, I would definitely urge you to get tested. If not, I would recommend looking for other, more beneficial ways to improve your diet. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU shows its toughness in win You knew what kind of game it was going to be when Jonathan Holton picked up a technical foul in the first minute of play. This was the kind of game Bob Huggins’ team was built for – a knockdown, drag-out war of attrition, decided by which team shows its heart and determination. At the Bramlage Coliseum Tuesday night, an arena that has earned its nickname as “The Octagon of Doom” for opponents, West Virginia showed its heart. The early technical was just a preview. The Mountaineers were in foul trouble early and often against the Wildcats. Senior point guard Juwan Staten, the focal point of this team, picked up two quick fouls and saw limited action in the first half. West Virginia would once again have to prove it is more than Staten. Once again, the Mountaineers did just that. Sophomore guard Tarik Phillip, who sat out all of the TCU game Saturday and took an indirect tongue lashing about dedication in practice from his head coach in the postgame media session, came out with aggression and carried West Virginia’s offense at times. It’s safe to say he took a huge step toward getting back in Coach Huggins’ good graces. While Phillip’s performance was essential to the win, West Virginia needed more than just him to get over the top. All in all, four Mountaineers reached the four foul plateau, forcing Huggins to dig deep into his bench for some meaningful minutes. After an 18-point performance against the Horned Frogs, Staten got off to a rocky start Tuesday. In addition to the aforementioned early foul trouble, a couple of nasty spills left the point guard somewhat off his normal game. It didn’t really matter. Keeping with the toughness theme, Staten ground his way to 11 points and three assists in the 65-59 win. It was the kind of game that could send a team on a hot streak. Despite their 12-9 overall mark, the Wildcats are never an easy out – especially not at home. This is an arena West Virginia had left with double-digit losses during its first two years in the Big 12 conference. Tuesday night, because of their grit and perseverance, the Mountaineers flipped the script, moving to 17-3 overall and 5-2 in conference with a home game against Texas Tech coming Saturday. When looking back on this season, I would venture to guess you might circle this game as one that told us a lot about this team: Who they are and where they are headed? The journey is only a little more than half-completed now, but this team appears to be on the rise with a critical five weeks of strenuous conference competition ahead. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Vanderbilt ex-players convicted of rape NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jury convicted two exVanderbilt football players on Tuesday of raping a former student, rejecting claims that they were too drunk to know what they were doing and that a college culture of binge drinking and promiscuous sex should be blamed for the attack. The jury deliberated for three hours before announcing that Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey were guilty. Batey was stoic, staring ahead and Vandenburg shook his head “no,” appearing stunned. His father had an outburst and abruptly left the courtroom. The victim, who was a 21-year-old neuroscience and economics major at the time of the 2013 attack, cried as each guilty verdict was announced. Both men were convicted of four counts of aggravated rape, one count of attempted aggravated rape

and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. They face decades in prison when they are sentenced March 6. The jury heard two weeks of dramatic testimony from a parade of witnesses, including police, former and current Vanderbilt students and the woman, who said she didn’t remember what happened that night, only that she woke up in a strange dorm room. They also saw cellphone images from the night of the attack that Vandenburg sent to his friends as it was happening. Despite the photos and video, and witnesses seeing the woman unconscious and at least partially naked in a dorm hallway, no one reported it. The trial played out amid a national conversation about rape on college campuses. In Nashville, where the prestigious private university is located, hundreds of officials from colleges across the state are meet-

ing this week for a two-day summit on how to reduce sexual assaults. Vandenburg and Batey were on trial together, but represented by different attorneys. Attorneys for Vandenburg, who had been seeing the woman, said he did not assault her but he was recorded on video laughing and encouraging his teammates. Batey’s attorneys said the images didn’t show him assaulting the woman. Defense lawyers argued that Vandenburg and Batey were too drunk to know what they were doing and that a college culture of binge drinking and promiscuous sex should be partly to blame. During closing arguments, Deputy District Attorney Tom Thurman told jurors that the college culture argument was a “red herring” and that the athletes thought the law didn’t apply to them. “That’s the culture that

you really saw here . their mindset that they can get away with anything,” Thurman said. Earlier, one of the defense attorneys conceded that Vandenburg took “deplorable” photos, but shouldn’t be convicted of rape because he didn’t take part in it. “He took photographs that he never should have taken,” attorney Fletcher Long said. Batey, of Nashville, turned 21 on Tuesday. Vandenburg, 21, is from Indio, Calif. Vandenburg’s roommate at the time testified that he had been on the top bunk and saw the woman face down on the floor. He said he heard one of the players say he was going to have sex with her, but didn’t do anything because he was afraid. Rumors about what happened quickly spread around campus, and the assault might have gone

unnoticed had the university not stumbled onto the closed-circuit TV images several days later in an unrelated attempt to learn who damaged a dormitory door. They were shocked to see players carrying an unconscious woman into an elevator and down a hallway, taking compromising pictures of her and then dragging her into the room. School authorities contacted police, who found the digital trail of images. The woman said Vandenburg told her that she had gotten drunk and passed out and that he had helped her. Also taking the stand was Jaborian “Tip” McKenzie, who is also charged in the case. He said he did not touch the woman but also took pictures. No trial date has been set for him and Brandon Banks, the fourth former player accused in the assault. Banks did not testify.

Iowa State’s Jameel McKay putting up a shot in Monday night’s game against Texas.

No. 15 Iowa State holds off No. 19 Texas AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State accomplished what it set out to do: respond to a brutal loss at Texas Tech with another big win over a ranked team. But the Cyclones might be haunted by the final minutes of a game they nearly let slip away. Georges Niang scored 19 points, Bryce Dejean-Jones had 18 and 15th-ranked Iowa State held off No. 19 Texas 89-86 on Monday night. Jameel McKay had 14 points for the Cyclones (154, 5-2 Big 12), who let Texas score 23 points in the final 2:58 and yet still managed to hang on for their fourth

win over a Top 25 opponent. “I feel like just seeing the ‘W’ on the board is something that helps put Texas Tech behind us,” Niang said. “That being said, we have yet to put a 40-minute game together.” For 28 minutes though, the Cyclones looked as good as they have all season. Then they let the Longhorns look even better. Iowa State broke open a tight game with a 27-12 run and went ahead by 21 with 11:36 left. The desperate Longhorns answered with a furious rally, scoring 47 points in just more than 11 minutes, and pulled to 87-84 on Jonathan Holmes’

3-pointer with 22 seconds left. Javan Felix scored 20 points and Isaiah Taylor had 17 for Texas (14-6, 3-4), which has dropped consecutive games for the second time this month. “When we were down 21 (I said), ‘We’ll see what we’re made of here.’ Our guys fought. They kept fighting. We got aggressive,” Texas coach Rick Barnes said. The Cyclones and Longhorns were widely believed to be among the strongest challengers to Kansas’ 10year hold on the Big 12 title. But Iowa State’s 78-73 loss to the Red Raiders on Saturday

and the 75-62 defeat Texas took against the Jayhawks in Austin left each team searching for a response. The Cyclones beat the Longhorns — barely — by going around them. Iowa State compensated for a major size disadvantage by attacking the Longhorns’ zone with precise ball movement, and backto-back alley-oops from Niang to McKay put the Cyclones ahead 36-23. Niang opened the second half with a 3 to help Iowa State jump ahead 47-30, and a transition dunk by Monte Morris put the Cyclones up 51-33. Still, it took free throws

from Niang and McKay in the final 20 seconds to stave off what would have been a crushing defeat for Iowa State. Morris had 13 points and six assists for Iowa State, which allowed an astounding 23 field goals in the second half. “I loved our energy out of the gate,” Cyclones coach Fred Hoiberg said. “Down the stretch, that was crazy. An absolutely crazy game.” Holmes had 17 points with 10 rebounds, and Texas freshman Myles Turner scored in double figures for the fourth time in five games with 16 points.

Rio has ‘no plan B’ for 2016 Olympic sailing RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro Olympic organizers said Tuesday they have “no plan B” for the 2016 games’ sailing competitions, despite a recent admission by the state’s top environment official that it will be impossible to meet pledges to clean up the raw sewage- and trash-filled waters where the events are to be staged. Mario Andrade, spokesman of the Rio 2016 organizing committee insisted the sailing competitions “will be held in the Guanabara Bay, under the best possible Olympic conditions.” Guanabara Bay has become a hot-button issue ahead of the 2016 games. It stinks of raw sewage and is dotted with abandoned couches, refrigerators and animal carcasses as well as, at low tide, with islands of human waste. Athletes have described the bay as an “open sewer” and raised concerns about hepatitis and other illnesses, as well as the possibility of potentially catastrophic high-speed collisions with floating detritus. Brazil’s most respected health research institute said late last year it had found a drug-resistant super-bacte-

ria on a beach near where the ences that in some case can the Olympic bid was formu- the cities that hug the bay sailing competitions will get appear big but are in fact sub- lated in 2007, just 11 percent was treated. Now it stands at underway. tle,” he said, adding that when of total sewage produced in around 50 percent, he said. While Rio officials have maintained that cleanup efforts were on track, Rio’s new environment secretary, Andre Correa, acknowledged Friday there was no way to meet promises to slash by 80 percent the amount of sewage and trash that flow into the bay daily by the time the games are VS held. “Removing 80 percent of the pollutants? It’s not going to happen. It’s not going to happen,” Correa told reporters at a news conference on Friday. He said that a nearly $4 billion investment would be needed to ensure full basic sanitation in all the communities that surround the bay, adding that there was no timetable for such a project. Andrade, on the other hand, insisted authorities are on target and suggested the apparently contradictory positions might be the result of semantics. Andrade said the initial promise was to boost sewage treatment in the cities that surround the bay to 80 percent — not to reduce by 80 percent the amount of pollution entering the waters. “They are technical differ-

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Senior guard Juwan Staten plays defense during a game earlier this season.

No. 17 West Virginia takes down Kansas State, 65-59, registers fifth conference win Phillip allowed the Mountaineers to regain the lead at 21-17 with 5:08 on the clock. Aside from two late surges from both the Mountaineers and Wildcats, the first half of play saw a lot of defense, resulting in a low-scoring affair. West Virginia carried a 26-24 lead into halftime. A three from Jevon Thomas saw the Wildcats take the lead early in the second half. An answer on the other end from Devin Williams narrowed the score to 30-28 in favor of Kansas State. It was back-and-forth action from both teams midway through the second half. A layup from Nathan Adrian gave the Mountaineers a two-point advantage,

42-40 with 10:51 remaining in the game. The Mountaineers began to expand their lead with 9:21 remaining. Phillip completed an old-fashioned 3-point play giving West Virginia a 49-41 lead. Phillip led the Mountaineers in scoring with 12 points, while Juwan Staten chipped in with 11 points. West Virginia went 20-55 (36 percent) from the floor, 4-17 (24 percent) from be-

of their effort. We made some bonehead plays, but we really did play hard.” The Mountaineers managed to hang on down the stretch, and escaped with a 65-59 road win – improving to 17-3 overall and 5-2 in Big 12 play. The Mountaineers will take on Texas Tech at noon Saturday at the WVU Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Bria Holmes blocking a shot from a Texas Tech player on Jan. 14. shooting performance. man teammate Dayo OlaAgainst Kansas State, they bode contributed 14. The shot 60 percent on free Lady Raiders made 26 of throws, 43 percent from the 65 shots they put up, the field despite Holmes, but were only taken to the their leading scorer, only free throw line for nine putting up 12 points. shots. West Virginia’s Holmes The Mountaineers faced had a slowdown in her Texas Tech earlier this seashooting for a handful of son in a home game. They games this season, tak- lost 55-45, but the Lady ing her out of first place Raiders have lost three on the Big 12 scoring list, straight games since then, but is now sitting at sec- including their loss to ond in the league av- Oklahoma. Last season when WVU eraging 20.2 points per game. played at Texas Tech, Carey’s changes in the Holmes scored 21 points lineup have included and then-junior Linda Morton, a junior, who got Stepney dropped 17. her first playing time two Both Texas Tech and weeks ago at the Coliseum. West Virginia are in the Morton posted 22 points same boat right now with against Kansas State and only two conference wins seven against Oklahoma and winning tonight’s State. game for either team will Senior guard Amber put them in a better posiBattle is continuing to lead tion, as Kansas and OklaTexas Tech in scoring, av- homa State also only have eraging 15 points a game, two wins. shooting 36 percent from Tip-off is at 8 p.m. from the field, 32.5 from the Lubbock, Texas, and fans 3-point line and 83.6 per- can follow along from the stream on WVUSports. cent on free throws. In their Saturday night com. loss to the Sooners, Battle put up 16 points and freshncurtin@mail.wvu.edu

Following a loss to Kansas over the weekend, the West Virginia women’s basketball team is taking on the Texas Tech Lady Raiders tonight in Lubbock, Texas. WVU (12-7, 2-5) defeated Texas Tech in their two matchups last season. The Lady Raiders (12-7, 2-5) are also coming off a loss as they dropped their lead against Oklahoma over the weekend losing 70-64. Both teams have been struggling against their Big 12 opponents this season. West Virginia has some shooting problems, averaging 35.9 percent from the field in conference games. Tech is below them with 35.3 percent. In their 65-59 loss to the Jayhawks, junior Bria Holmes led the Mountaineers with 16 points. Jessica Morton and Averee Fields both scored 10. Prior to playing Kansas, West Virginia had won two-straight Big 12 games after losing the first four. Head coach Mike Carey made changes to the starting five and that was when the wins came. It wasn’t enough against Kansas, but it might be enough against Texas Tech. Tech is averaging 38.2 percent from the field through the season and 33.7 percent from behind the arc. West Virginia will need to keep a handle on its defense though. The Lady Raiders average 67.6 percent at the free-throw line on the season. In their last three games, the Mountaineers have definitely improved their

yond the arc and 21-29 (72 percent) from the freethrow line. Kansas State, however, continued to linger late in the game. The Wildcats began to mount some offense in large part to free throws, but the Mountaineers clung to a 55-49 lead after a layup from Carter. “Very hard-earned, welldeserved win,” Huggins said on his post-game radio interview. “I was really proud

No. 17 West Virginia picked up another win on the road, as the Mountaineers beat Kansas State 65-59. Kansas State managed to jump out to an early lead to begin the game. After a technical foul was called on Jonathan Holton just 20 seconds into the contest, the Wildcats went on a 6-0 run. With 14:47 remaining in the first half, Kansas State led 7-3. The Mountaineers managed to climb back into the game. West Virginia went on a 9-0 run that lasted for over three minutes.

With just over seven minutes to play in the first half, West Virginia turned the ball over nine times, while Kansas State surrendered the ball only seven times. “I thought our defense was pretty good,” head coach Bob Huggins said on his post-game radio interview. “That’s probably as good a job as we’ve done in the half court.” A pair of free throws from Tarik Phillip allowed the Mountaineers to cut into the Wildcats’ lead – West Virginia trailed 15-13 with 6:15 left to play in the first half. After a technical foul was called on Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber, more free throws from Jevon Carter and a 3-pointer from

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Elizabeth Gratz focusing on the target in the rifle match against Nebraska on Jan. 17. by andrew perez she first got into rifle. eling and scenery is nice, correspondent “They had a booth where the competition is even @dailyathenaeum they had a BB gun with a better. laser and I was pretty good “It is really awesome The WVU Rifle team has at it,” she said. “They said to shoot with other internot yet lost in the Great I should join and in a few national people your age American Rifle Conference years I did.” from a bunch of different this season. A perfect 9-0 Gratz, went from practic- countries,” she said. “(It restart to its season has the ing once a week to bringing sults in) some really good team ranked No. 1 in the the rifle home and practic- matches.” Most members of the riCollegiate Rifle Coaching ing every day. This eventuAssociation. ally led to her making the fle team at WVU have had According to freshman junior national rifle team. time competing internastandout Elizabeth Gratz, Gratz said this was the turn- tionally. She said experithe start embodies what ri- ing point when she realized ence allows for everyone to she had a talent for compet- help one another. Gratz said fle is all about. “Rifle is a sport where ing at a high level. At the not only her teammates you’re really trying to shoot Winter Airgun Champion- help but also her dad – who as close to a perfect shot as ships she qualified to shoot was her first coach, and a huge help once she got into in Germany. possible,” Gratz said. Gratz grew up in Sigel, Rifle has taken Gratz rifle. She also said her dad Ill., about two hours from to a number of places would help correct her shot the state’s capital in Spring- such as Germany, Spain and push her to be better. field. Gratz said a booth in and the Czech Republic. However, there is no one her county fair was where Gratz said while the trav- that wants Gratz to be better

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other than her. She said she utilizes practice and workouts to improve her game. “I really enjoy trying to figure out what I have to do to make myself better,” Gratz said. “What I have been focusing on recently is trying to only take good shots. If I know it doesn’t look quite right I’ll put the gun down, take another breath and try again.” It seems as though Gratz has responded to her training as she posts an aggregate score average of 1175, which is the second highest on the team. Gratz and the No. 1 West Virginia rifle team look to face No. 2 Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks this weekend. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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The West Virginia University women’s basketball program has a long tradition of dominant, shotblocking centers. In the 1980s, 6-foot-7 Georgeann Wells redefined what a center could do in women’s college basketball, setting records and making history along the way. More recently, Asya Bussie became one of the most ferocious interior forces Morgantown has ever seen – leading West Virginia to one of the most successful periods in team history. Today, another Mountaineer big is preparing to take her place with those lofty names. Sophomore center Lanay Montgomery

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After playing only spot duty as Asya Bussie’s backup last season, Montgomery earned the starting job at the beginning of the season. Although she struggled to make a consistent impact early on in the season, the Mountaineers could always count on the Pittsburgh native to block shots. In recent weeks, however, Montgomery has come into her own. Montgomery’s season average of four blocks per game is sixth in Division I, and her nine rebounds per game since the beginning of Big 12 play leads the team. Most importantly, Montgomery’s defense helps jump-start the West Virginia offense. The Mountaineers often do their best work in transition and

many of their fast break points have come following a Montgomery block - she makes it a point to keep the shots she rejects in play. “I’d rather start a fast break with it than try to send it out into the stands,” Montgomery said. “I do that purposely, to get it to one of my teammates so we can get a fast break.” Montgomery not only has the size and length to swat shots away, her vision and mobility allow her to recognize when a drive to the rim is coming and get in position. Montgomery often doesn’t even have to jump to block a shot, as she’s able to quickly rotate over so the driver is going right into her. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Japan’s government spokesman Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga speaks to the media at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 28, shortly after the latest online message purportedly from the Islamic State group warned that Japanese hostage Kenji Goto and a Jordanian pilot the extremists hold have less than “24 hours left to live.” TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed outrage and demanded Wednesday that Islamic State extremists release a Japanese journalist, as secret talks in Jordan sought the release of the Japanese and a Jordanian pilot also being held hostage. The effort to free Japanese freelance journalist Kenji Goto and Jordanian Lt. Mu’ath al-Kaseasbeh gained urgency with the release of an apparent ultimatum late Tuesday from the Islamic State group. In the message, the extremists say the two hostages will be killed within 24 hours — late Wednesday night Japan time — unless Jordan frees Sajida alRishawi, an Iraqi woman sentenced to death in Jordan for her involvement in a 2005 terrorist attack on a hotel that killed 60 people. “This was an extremely despicable act and we feel strong indignation. We strongly condemn that,” Abe said. “While this is a tough situation, we remain unchanged in our stance of seeking help from the Jordanian government in securing the early release of Mr. Goto.” In Jordan, the pilot’s father, Safi al-Kaseasbeh, beseeched the government “to meet the demands” of the Islamic State group.

Junko Ishido, the mother of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto held by the Islamic State group, speaks to the media in Koganei on the outskirts of Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, shortly after the latest online message purportedly from the group warmed that Goto and a Jordanian pilot the extremists hold have less than “24 hours left to live.” “All people must know, from the head of the regime to everybody else, that the safety of Mu’ath means the stability of Jordan, and the death of Mu’ath means chaos in Jordan,” he told The Associated Press. About 200 of the pilot’s relatives protested outside the prime minister’s office in the Jordanian capital of Amman, chanting

anti-government slogans and urging that it meet the captors’ demands. A member of Jordan’s parliament said the country was in indirect talks with the militants to secure the hostages’ release. Bassam Al-Manasseer, chairman of the foreign affairs committee, told Bloomberg News the negotiations are taking place through religious and tribal lead-

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ers in Iraq, adding that Jordan and Japan won’t negotiate directly with IS and won’t free al-Rishawi in exchange for Goto only. A prisoner exchange would be contrary to the policy of Jordan’s main ally, the U.S., which opposes negotiating with extremists. Manaseer’s comments were the strongest suggestion yet that Japan and Jordan might be open to a prisoner exchange. Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yasuhide Nakayama was in Amman to coordinate hostage-release efforts with Jordan, but refused comment on details of the talks early Wednesday. Goto’s mother expressed hope for his release, but also desperation. “What has my child done wrong?” she said. “There’s no more time.” The hostage saga involving the two Japanese nationals has stunned Japan and triggered criticism of Abe over the handling of the crisis. The militants reportedly have beheaded one Japanese hostage, Haruna Yukawa. Tuesday’s video resembled a message released over the weekend showing a still photo of Goto holding what appeared to be a photo of Yukawa’s body. It withdrew a demand for $200 million in ransom for Goto and Yukawa made in

an earlier message. The AP could not independently verify any of the videos, all of which lack the logo of the Islamic State group’s al-Furqan media arm. But some militant websites affiliated with the Islamic State group referenced the latest video and posted links to it Tuesday. The latest message condemns Jordan for not releasing al-Rishawi, saying that unless she is freed within 24 hours, the pilot, followed by Goto, will be killed. It says it is the group’s last message. “I have only 24 hours left to live and the pilot has even less,” says the audio, purportedly from Goto. Messages from other Western hostages held by the group have been read by the captives on camera and it is unclear why the group released only a recording and still picture. Mu’ath al-Kaseasbeh, 26, has been held by the militants since his Jordanian F-16 crashed near the group’s de facto capital of Raqqa in December. He is the first foreign military pilot they have captured since a U.S.-led coalition that includes Jordan began its aerial campaign against the Islamic State group in August. It wasn’t immediately clear when the pilot’s possible release had entered into the negotiations.

This is the first time that the group has publicly demanded the release of prisoners in exchange for hostages. Previous captives may have been released in exchange for ransom, although the governments involved have refused to confirm any payments were made. Goto, a freelance journalist, was seized in October in Syria, apparently while trying to rescue Yukawa, 42, who was captured by the militants last summer. Japanese officials have indicated they are treating the video released over the weekend as authentic and thus accepting the likelihood that Yukawa was dead. Securing the release of al-Rishawi would be a major propaganda coup for the Islamic State and would allow the group to reaffirm its links to al-Qaida in Iraq. The mother of another Jordanian prisoner, Ziad al-Karboli, said her family was told the Islamic State group also wants his release as part of a swap, but it is unclear if that was related to a possible deal involving the Japanese hostage. Al-Karboli, an aide to a former al-Qaida leader in Iraq, was sentenced to death in 2008 for killing a Jordanian citizen.

NY Assembly speaker to vacate post amid criminal charges ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sheldon Silver, the longtime leader of the New York state Assembly, will relinquish the position he has held for 21 years in the wake of federal corruption charges, a top lawmaker announced Tuesday. The decision announced by Majority Leader Joseph Morelle came after Democratic lawmakers met behind closed doors for two days to discuss their response to the turmoil that has threatened one of the longest careers in American state politics. “He said to me he will not impede the transition,” said Morelle, surrounded by most of the other 105 Assembly Democrats. “We’ll have a vacancy on Monday.” As majority leader, the No. 2 post in the chamber, Morelle would be the acting speaker from the moment Silver resigns until the lawmakers formally convene again Monday. At that point, they plan to amend their rules to keep him as interim speaker until Feb. 10. That’s intended to give any other member a chance to express interest and explain how he or she would lead, and make the selection a more open process than it has been in the past, Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti said. “I think what carried the day is we want to enter the budget process united,” he added, with a new speaker who has the clear, legitimate backing of

the Assembly’s two-thirds Democratic majority when he or she goes to negotiate with the governor. “I will not hinder this process,” Silver told reporters later. He declined to respond when asked if he would resign. It is unclear whether Silver would do that or whether his tenure will be formally ended Monday by legislative action. He has said he expects to be exonerated in the criminal case and has no plans to resign his seat in the Assembly. The 70-year-old Manhattan Democrat was taken into custody last Thursday on federal charges he took nearly $4 million in payoffs and kickbacks, but he insists he is innocent. He has led the Assembly for 21 years — the second-longest tenure of any sitting speaker in the nation. Members of the Assembly said Silver’s criminal charges had become a distraction and a problem for entire chamber. “There is a strong sense among members it would be best for the speaker to step down and for this body to elect a new speaker,” Assembly member Patricia Fahy, DAlbany, said early Tuesday. “There is a lot of hard work ahead to move ahead and unite the body behind a new speaker who can best represent the entire state, champion reforms and restore confidence in the Assembly.” She noted, though, that the chamber and Silver have been instrumental in raising

New York’s minimum wage, legalizing same-sex marriage, funding prekindergarten and other progressive measures. Silver had one vocal ally remaining. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, a fellow Democrat, has called Silver “a man of integrity” and said Tuesday that he shouldn’t resign. He added that people have to respect the Assembly’s decision, but “it’s crucially important” that there is leadership that’s fair to the city, which often doesn’t get its fair share from the state government. Some legislators also want rules changed to lessen the central power of the speaker’s office and seniority system, establish more transparency in how the chamber operates and make decisions and give the chairmen of Assembly committees more authority. Silver faces five counts, including conspiracy and bribery, and is accused of using his position to obtain millions of dollars in kickbacks masked as legitimate income from two law firms. There was no clear immediate consensus on Silver’s permanent replacement. Morelle, Assemblyman Keith Wright of Harlem and Assemblyman Carl Heastie of the Bronx have all been mentioned as likely candidates. Wright said Tuesday he will seek the position. “This is the process: You do what you can do to line up support,” Wright said.