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“I just wanted to win, that’s all. I saw opportunities, and I took them. We kind of ran a little bit of a different offense this game than we’ve been running in the past. It really worked for us.”

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Steam line break affects Evansdale, Dowtown campuses Friday By Alexis Randolph Staff WRiter @DailyAthenaeum

West Virginia University’s Evansdale Campus lost some of its steam, literally. A steam line rupture caused water and heating issues across Evansdale Friday. These issues continued into the weekend, affecting buildings on several WVU campuses and Morgantown Energy Associates worked to repair the line Saturday. In an email sent through the MIX system, students were informed a large number of campus buildings would be without heat or hot water from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Laura Alexander, associate vice president for Facilities Management, explained what happened to the steam line on Friday. “We do get much of our steam for our campus from MEA and through these lines. They had a rupture. I am not 100 percent sure at this time what caused it,” Alexander said. “It has to be repaired, and in order for that (to happen), the steam has to be turned off.” Some of the buildings affected are very active buildings on campus. Alexander said these building would still remain open during the outage. “ It includes the Mountainlair, and dining services (were) impacted, but they are cre-

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ative,” she said. “Much of the food prepared is done with gas. It won’t really affect them to the point where they have to shut down. They will just make s o m e m o d i f i cat i o n s, such as using disposable utensils.” With the campuses losing much of their steam, features such as the aquatics area at the Student Recreation Center were closed for an extended period of time. Alexander said she believes this type of outage is a rarity for WVU. “This is not a common occurrence to have such a large outage. We do occasionally take a building offline for various repairs from time to time, (but) this kind of thing isn’t very common,” Alexander said. There was no external damage done as a result of the break, and Facilities Management asked for patience from those affected. “It is in an underground tunnel vault. The line is accessible, but it is contained, and it did not do any damage,” Alexander

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A female West Virginia University student was attacked Friday morning near the College of Business & Economics Building. The battery occurred around 12:40 a.m. at the bottom of the stairs located behind the B&E Building. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing about 150 pounds with a pale complexion. He was wearing a black beanie, a black pea coat and light blue jeans at the time of the attack. The victim said her attacker had been following her at Downtown establishments and also stole her cell phone. University Police is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information. The UPD has identified a person of interest in this case. However, if the public has any further information on this incident, they are asked to contact University Police at 304-293-3136. UPD issued the following reminders about safety precautions when going out:

“This is not a common occurrence to have such a large outage. We do occasionally take a building offline for various repairs from time to time, (but) this kind of thing isn’t very common.”

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said. “We just ask for everyone’s understanding. It is not due to any negligence from WVU. It is not really anyone’s fault.” Karla Feldstein, a sophomore math education student, is a resident in Stalnaker Hall, one of the residence halls affected by the break. Feldstein said her building had no hot water during the maintenance period. “When I went to take a shower, it was freezing, and my room was a little chilly,” Feldstein said. “But other than that, (it wasn’t too bad).” Feldstein said she noticed the problem was fixed around 6 p.m. Saturday and said she believed the University handled the problem well. “I barely noticed since it was so nice out today. It didn’t get too cold (and) the dining halls were all running just fine,” Feldstein said. According to the recent MIX update, the steam has been restored to all affected buildings. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

New org to bring awareness, encourage nonviolent behavior on campus BY Meagan Carpenter Correspondent @DailyAthenaeum

A brand new club has been formed at West Virginia University to begin a journey to create awareness for the use of nonviolent behavior. Amber Murphy, a senior public relations student, is one of the founding members of Student Advocates for Nonviolence. She said she got the idea after a group for the same purpose was started in 2012 in associate professor John Shibley’s nonviolence in communications course.

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•Do not go out alone. •When walking at night, walk with a friend or talk on your phone until you get to a safe location. •Stay in lit areas. •Do not set down your personal belongings, especially high value items like cell phones. They are prone to being stolen and could be your only way of communication in an emergency. •Do not leave drinks unattended at bars or clubs. •If you see anything suspicious, report it to the police by calling 911 or if on campus, 304-293-COPS or 304-293-2677. •Take a self-defense class such as PROTECT, offered by University Police. There are also other free programs available campus. •Know where the blue light phones are around campus. Using these phones gives you a direct link to 911. The phones should only be used in an emergency; to report non-emergencies, call 304-293-3136. —slr

Murphy said her group was inspired by the author Cathy Kelly to make a full student organization. “Professor Shibley said he didn’t want to just bring her in through the groups but through an organization,” Murphy said. “So that is why we decided to make this club.” Murphy said the student organization has a goal to bring in more people to speak to the club and the entire student population about being nonviolent. “Medea Benjamin is one speaker (whom) the club would like to bring in and speak to the stu-

dents,” Murphy said. “She has agreed to come, but we are still working on getting the funds.” Shibley, who is also serving as the faculty advisor for SANV, said he is excited for the prospect of helping to change the way prospective members think about nonviolent behavior. “I hope the students who come create their own goals for the club, and those that are in concert with their own nonviolent principles,” Shibley said. “I hope they are critical of not only others but of

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WVU SGA to host live AMA event

By Sam Bosserman Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

Students at West Virginia University will have the opportunity to ask questions of President Gordon Gee, Provost Michelle Wheatly and Mountaineer mascot Jonathan Kimble Monday at an Ask Me Anything event hosted by the Student Government Association. The event will be held in front of the JACS convenience store inside the Mountainlair. Lauren Nickel, the SGA press secretary, said this will be a great opportunity for students to get to know the high-profile leaders of the University. “This is something we’ve been planning all year, and it gives students a chance to ask questions about not only the University but also personal questions,” Nickel said. “With the president, the provost, and the University mascot participating, it really covers the three main aspects of WVU.” Nickel said students who have questions are invited to submit them using Red-

HAVE A QUESTION YOU would like answered? Submit your questions to bit.ly/WVUAMA OR use #WVUAMA on Twitter dit and Twitter during the event. “We’ll be compiling a question bank from the questions we get from Twitter and Reddit all the way up to the start of the event,” Nickel said. “During the event we’ll have someone monitoring both Twitter and Reddit to see if new questions are being asked in relation to where the panel is going in their discussion.” According to Nickel, SGA has not attempted an AMA before or used Reddit as a platform to reach out to students. Nickel said she was excited to use the new platform and thinks it is a great tool for facilitating discussion. “Using a platform like Reddit is great, because it gives students the oppor-

tunity to upvote and downvote questions,” Nickel said. “It really helps in making sure the questions most important to the students are the ones being asked.” Nickel said she had been in recent contact with all three of the participants, and they are eager to take part in the discussion. SGA will be live broadcasting the event at http:// sga.wvu.edu/live. WWVU-FM will also broadcast the entire event on the air for those students who wish to listen via radio on 91.7 FM. To submit questions for the event, visit http://bit. ly/WVUAMA or use the hashtag #WVUAMA on Twitter. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Top Republicans say they stand by NJ Gov. Christie

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, center, stands between Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, left, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, right, show off souvenir football helmets after a ceremony to pass official hosting duties of next year’s Super Bowl to Arizona, Saturday. High-profile Republicans were adamant Sunday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should not resign from his post as chairman of the Republican Governors Association after a recent claim from a former ally that there is evidence Christie knew about an apparently politically-motivated traffic jam earlier than he has said. The support from former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan put Republicans on the offensive and the Democratic chairman of a state legislative committee investigating the September

lane closures near the George Washington Bridge on the defensive the day Christie’s state hosts the Super Bowl. Christie, a potential 2016 presidential contender, has been going about Super Bowl ceremonial duties and has not taken questions about the scandal in recent days. He didn’t respond Saturday when some spectators booed him at an appearance in New York City’s Times Square. He’s scheduled to watch Sunday’s game with his family from a luxury box at MetLife Stadium. Giuliani, appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” took aim at the credibility of two

figures central to the scandal: John Wisniewski, who’s leading the investigative probe, and David Wildstein, the former Christie loyalist who as an executive at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey last year ordered the lane closures, as someone with less than pure motives. He said Wildstein “wants somebody else to pay his legal bills and he can’t get them paid unless the governor is responsible.” On Friday, Wildstein’s lawyer wrote a letter to the Port Authority saying evidence exists that Christie knew about the traffic jams in Fort Lee as they happened. But he did

not disclose any evidence in the letter. Giuliani said Wisniewski is prejudiced and has ulterior motivations as a “guy who’d like to be governor.” Wisniewski also appeared on “Face the Nation” and defended his role and his previously stated doubts about what Christie knew and when. “What I’ve said is I have skepticism about the governor’s statement,” he said. “I haven’t said that the governor has responsibility for this. I haven’t said that the governor knew when this was happening.” Democrats have taken to

other forums to bash the governor. The Democratic National Committee started posted an online ad Sunday comparing Christie to a football player who seemed unstoppable before the scandal. “It’s going to be a long game,” the ad says. By Saturday, Christie’s allies were striking back after Wildstein’s claim. The governor’s team sent an email to politically plugged-in allies who might be in a position to defend Christie, bashing Wildstein and his accusations. The message to donors, journalists and voters: Christie was not ceding ground.

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Shibley said he wants students to know how to examine behaviors of themselves and others and know when to appreciate others’ perspectives.

“It might be one of the highest virtues of being human,” Shibley said. The members of SANV plan to go into the community and use the skills they have learned to assist others. “I really want those who attend the club to tell me what they want to do, but I have a few ideas,” Murphy said. “I really think the University and Morgantown community are greatly separated and being able to bring those together will help our relations.” The SANV club will host their first meeting Monday at 4 p.m. in Armstrong Hall Room104. For more information, visit https://facebook.com/ WVUSANV.

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And the supporters picked up those themes. Ryan, appearing on ABC’s “This Week,” described Wildstein’s allegations as “one person’s word against the other” and said, “Nothing has been proven and you always give a person the benefit of the doubt in those kinds of situations.” Jindal, last year’s RGA chairman, said Democrats who have called for Christie to step down from the RGA don’t understand the organization or the role of its chairman. “The reality is within RGA, no one governor is more important than the other,” he said.

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Palestinian bombers’ bodies returned after decade

In this photo taken Saturday, Palestinian Khadra al-Akhras poses with a photo of her late daughter Ayat al-Akhras, who blew herself up in a suicide bombing outside a Jerusalem supermarket in 2002, at the family house in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. More than a decade later, after appeals from human rights groups, Israel is handing over some 30 bodies of Palestinian assailants, including that of Ayat. BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — When 18-year-old Ayat al-Akhras blew herself up outside a busy Jerusalem supermarket in 2002, killing two Israelis, her grieving parents were unable to bury her and say their final goodbyes because Israel refused to send her remains home. More than a decade later, after appeals from human rights groups, Israel is handing over some 30 bodies of Palestinian assailants, including that of al-Akhras, enabling her family to arrange a funeral. Israel has returned the remains of Palestinian attackers from time to time during the decades of conflict, sometimes as part of prisoner swaps, but the current round involves the most recent suicide bombers and gunmen and has revived painful memories for families and friends of some of the victims. In the West Bank town of Bethlehem, the teenage bomber’s parents, Mohammed and Khadra al-Akhras, expect an easing of their grief. “The pain will end,” said Mohammed al-Akhras, 67, who chain-smoked while he talked and rested his hands – gnarled from years of manual labor – on top of the cane he uses to walk with. “At any time during the day, during the night, we can go and visit her,” he added. In Israel, the return of the remains of attackers from the second Palestinian uprising a decade ago has pro-

voked some anger. “Those who killed civilians should be treated like people who committed war crimes,” said Meir Indor, head of Almagor, a group that speaks for victims of attacks by militants. “Eichmann’s body was not given back,” he added, referring to Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi who was executed by Israel in 1962 for his role as one of the architects of the Holocaust. The Israeli rights group HaMoked appealed to Israel’s Supreme Court in 2011, seeking release of the remains of 31 assailants. The group said that the court didn’t rule, but that Israel’s Defense Ministry decided late last year to hand over about 30 bodies. The Defense Ministry was not immediately available for comment. Since the beginning of the year, Israel has returned seven bodies of assailants from the second uprising, with two more scheduled Sunday, including that of al-Akhras, Palestinian activists said. Dozens more Palestinian militants killed in clashes or in suicide attacks are still believed to be in burial spots in Israel, offlimits to their families. Al-Akhras struck on a rainy Friday afternoon in March 2002, a bloody month at the height of the second Palestinian uprising. A spate of bombings and other attacks had left Israel on edge, with heightened security measures in place. She drove with a friend

from her home in a slum refugee camp for Palestinians near Bethlehem to a Jerusalem supermarket less than 10 miles away. The Supersol grocery store, situated in a strip mall in the working-class neighborhood of Kiryat Yovel, was crowded with shoppers buying food for the Jewish Sabbath. Security guard Haim Smadar, 55, was searching the bags of people going into the store. He challenged al-Akhras, suspicious of her behavior, and

she detonated her explosives at the entrance. A doctor caught up in the blast found the security guard bleeding to death on the pavement. His legs were gone. Al-Akhras was dead, and in the rubble, investigators found an unexploded mortar shell. On Sunday at the Supersol, a security guard stood in Smadar’s old spot. A plaque on the wall commemorated him and Rachel Levy, a 17-year-old Israeli also killed in the blast. Levy’s parents declined

to comment. Almagor said the Levys were upset to learn in the media about the body of their daughter’s killer being returned to the West Bank. A Supersol cashier on the job Sunday morning was also working the day of the attack. She started to cry when an Associated Press journalist tried to talk to her about the blast. Sunday’s body transfer awakened raw memories, and her manager asked AP to leave. In the weeks before the

attack, there were few signs that al-Akhras had become radicalized, according to her parents. Engaged to be married, she was a good student from a big, traditional Palestinian family of 10 brothers and sister. Some of them had been in and out of Israeli jails. Looking back, the mother said her daughter was restless at the time, that she couldn’t sleep with the noise of gunfire as Israelis and militant groups engaged each other in fierce battles.

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Organized Sports RYAN VAN BUREN COLUMNIST

Professional athletes fighting for rights and money is something sports fans and team owners have been dealing for years, and we can expect to see the same thing happening with college athletes in the NCAA. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Northwestern Wildcats players, led by senior quarterback Kain Colter, have recently begun attempting a union representation. “Despite the progress NCPA has made, college athletes continue to be subject to unjust and unethical treatment in NCAA sports despite the extraordinary value they bring to their universities,” said Ramogi Huma, the president of National College Players Association and former college linebacker. “They’re too often left to pay for medical expenses during and after their college careers. They can be stripped of their scholarship for any reason, including injury,” Huma said.

Huma filed a petition at the regional office of the National Labor Relations Board on the players’ behalf to recognize a new union: the Northwestern football team. Just 30 percent of the team has to sign off on the document for CAPA to be recognized as a union for the college players. That shouldn’t be a problem for the players, though. Colter said an “overwhelming majority” of college football players signed cards from CAPA seeking representation. If CAPA were represented by a union, they would be pushing issues such as medical bills and scholarship protection for the athletes. “The same medical issues that professional athletes face are the same medical issues collegiate athletes face, except we are left unprotected,” Colter said. This will be no easy task for Colter, but his work can be revolutionary for college athletes across the country. That’s where the problem lies: what if the NCAA is not supportive of Colter’s attempt to make the student athlete a new employer? According to Sports Illustrated, Donald Remy, the NCAA’s chief legal offi-

Several Northwestern football players recently announced they are forming the first labor union for college athletes. cer said, “This union-backed attempt to turn student-athletes into employees undermines the purpose of college: an education. Student-athletes are not employees, and their participation in college sports is voluntary.” Remy makes a good point that college’s main purpose is for education, but for the athlete it is something more important and unique. College athletes do play athletics at their schools voluntarily, but their volunteer work makes the university a lot of revenue and exposure. The university uses that money for numerous

reasons to which they have every right. If Colter can lead his union to not only get players paid, but injuries and other necessities covered, I think a future agreement is would be beneficial. Colter said the state of student athletes is a “dictatorship … college athletes don’t have a voice” and that “we’re asking for a seat at the table to get our voice heard.” Colter is a smart kid from a prestigious university, aspiring to change the NCAA and college athletics forever. The NCAA can’t be rooting for him to succeed. If you are an average fan of college sports or a die-hard loyalist,

a majority of the population would agree the NCAA is a corrupt organization. They profit off these student athletes, who legally can’t make a dime, putting their bodies on the line for their respected schools. For all of those athletes suffering from prolonged injuries and losing scholarships, they have the right to see a bright future. All of the professional athletes who suffer the same injuries work in their unions and use lockouts to create leagues in which players are compensated and treated fairly for their daily risks. The college athlete de-

serves that right if not more, since they aren’t even compensated for their playing ability and skill. The main goal of college is an education, but for the minority of the college population on athletic scholarship, even an education can become complicated. They have the right to be paid for current and longterm medical bills as well as other tools helping the athlete graduate with a safe and healthy education. For Colter and CAPA, hopefully justice is on their side to take down the NCAA. daperspectives @mail.wvu.edu

EDITORIAL

What will you ask? What do a former mob boss, President Obama, Luke Sykwalker and an 800-pound man all have in common? They’ve all hosted an AMA. A Reddit AMA, or Ask Me Anything, is an online question-and-answer session in which anyone can host and anyone can participate. Basically, its the Internet equivalent to the forum in ancient Rome. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, a Reddit account and a tolerance for trolls, then you

can pose questions and pick the brains of the brave soul, or souls, hosting the AMA. These digital townhall-style meetings allow participants from all across the Redditsphere to hold a focused, evolving conversation in real time that is both guided by and a reaction to the host’s comments. The conversation is free-flowing and rarely requires the intervention of moderators. The majority of questions asked during AMAs tend to be surpris-

ingly well-thought out and intelligent. Of course there are the inevitable detractors, trolls looking to derail the discussion, but they are for the most part ignored by serious participants. This evening, West Virginia President Gordon Gee, Provost Michelle Wheatly and Mountaineer mascot Jonathan Kimble will join the illustrious ranks of AMA hosters. The trio will host a WVU-themed AMA from the Mountainlair. This is a unique oppor-

The GRE: How do countries stack up?

The Educational Testing Service recently published the average GRE scores for 13 countries.

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The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is the standardized test universities use as part of their application process for graduate school. The test is made up of six sections covering verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. Students from all over the world take the

GRE in hopes of getting accepted to graduate programs at English speaking universities. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) recently published the average scores for each section of the 13 countries that have the most test takers. Looking at the different scores helps determine how each demographic is doing in each section. Each country has its strong points and low points. So let’s look at the numbers. For the verbal reason-

ing section of the test, all of the native English-speaking countries (Canada, Australia, Britain, and the United States) scored the highest out of all of the other countries on the list. Australia tops the Anglophonic score chart with an average score of 158.4. American students rank at the bottom of the group, with an average score of 152.9, only 0.6 points higher than German students. The reason these countries score higher on this section is the familiar-

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ity of language. The test is written in English, and students from these four countries don’t have to worry about learning a new language to take the test, so there is more time to focus on the questions of the GRE. Quantitative reasoning is another story however. The top four scores in this section of the test are China, Hong Kong (still not quite part of China), Turkey, and South Korea, averaging a score of 159.8. The four An-

tunity for students and other members of the Mountaineer community to interact with our leaders and role models. This is a forum to share stories, identify problems and raise concerns. Unlike traditional Q&A sessions, AMAs create a fun communal atmosphere where knowledge can be spread and shared. To join the discussion, visit http://reddit.com/r/ WVU tonight at 6.

Mountaineer Mascot Jonathan Kimble, top left, President Gordon Gee, bottom left, and Provost Michelle Wheatley, bottom right, will host a Reddit, above, AMA tonight at 6.

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glophonic countries scored an average of 152.9. The United States scored the lowest of the bunch, with a score of 149.5. In the verbal section however, the four Asian countries had some of the lowest scores in the verbal reasoning section with an average score of 146.3. Asian languages are so different from English that it takes Asian students longer to learn how to read and write in English, explaining the lower scores in verbal reasoning and writing. An interesting story to point out is the rampant cheating that has spread throughout China. Students have begun memorizing questions from their test and posted the questions and answers on various sites on the Internet. China is the only country that has an average score, on any section, in the 160 range. This story does not mean that all Chinese students are cheaters, as many have proven not to be, but it is an interesting insight into how things are in other countries. The final section, analytical writing, fairs much like verbal reasoning, with Australia leading the pack once again. The top four verbal reasoning countries are once again at the top of the list for analytical writing. The United States is tied with Germany, with an average score of 3.9. The

lowest score is Saudi Arabia with an average of 2.2. Saudi Arabia also has the lowest verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning scores as well. Through this data, it seems like American students are doing well, but not well enough to be anywhere above fourth place. It should be noted that there are almost ten times as many American students taking the GRE as the next biggest test taking country, India. Over 300,000 students from the United States take the GRE every year. There are many more scores that average into the equation, so the numbers may not be as high as other places. The GRE is a test that is taken all over the world in many different countries. Students from all over are trying to make it to graduate school. The ETS does a good job of tracking scores from different countries to give us a picture of how students are doing. The results are not that surprising, with Anglophonic countries leading the way in the verbal and writing sections, and Asian countries leading the way in quantitative reasoning. The United States is in the middle of the pack for every section, but American students are far from the lowest. It will be interesting to see how scores in the coming years will change.

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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you say what you think, even if it could cause a problem. You might want to consider how fast you dive into divisive situations. Be direct in your dealings, but sprinkle in some diplomacy as well. If you are single, you could meet a very interesting person anytime after midJuly. This bond could be long-term. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy interactions with others. Keep your focus on you as a couple. Parties and friends come and go, but your bond is long-lasting. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHHH You have a wish list that you are determined to fulfill. Others know to step back when you exhibit this type of determination. All other responsibilities will fall to the way-

side until you complete what you want. A discussion could draw support. Tonight: Till the wee hours. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH You are known for your endurance and stubbornness and the ability to carry a task to completion. You will demonstrate your various skills. You also will respond to many situations on an intuitive level. Note your responses. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHHH You will feel as if you are about to achieve a long-desired dream. You understand the role of knowledge and the importance of detaching in order to achieve this goal. Anyone observing you might be taken aback by how precise your actions are. Tonight: Reach out to a friend.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HH You might feel pressured to achieve more than you can. It’s true that you carry a lot of responsibilities that are involved with being a nurturer. It simply is a matter of listening to your gut and making up your mind. Tonight: Get feedback from someone who knows you well. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Others tend to manifest their individual needs much more right now than they have in a long time. Understand that everyone wants his or her moment in the limelight. Be careful not to trigger any reactions. Enjoy others as they show off their talents. Tonight: Defer to someone else. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Pressure builds from someone involved with you financially. Resolutions and changes can’t happen un-

less the two of you sit down and have a one-on-one conversation. Do a better job of being responsive and open. Tonight: Decide to clean up the pad. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH A child or loved one might be quite endearing, yet you will be distracted by an associate who is being inordinately challenging at this moment. You could find your frustration mounting, which only adds to the problem. Avoid a power play. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HH You’ll want to focus on a personal matter, but right now, day-to-day living takes priority. You might be sitting on some anger, which could come out with the wrong person or at the wrong moment. Try to fit in a regimen of exercise to help reduce tension. Tonight: Take a walk.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HH You might want to think twice before deciding what to do and when to do it. Once you tap into your creativity, one solution after another will come up. You won’t be able to stop your mind from racing. Tonight: Visit a child or someone who is childlike, and you will have a ball. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH Listen to what a family member has to say about a domestic issue or a real estate investment. You might be hard-pressed to come to a financial agreement. You will demonstrate your innate ability to negotiate and get what you want! Tonight: Happily at home. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH You are all smiles, and you have the ability to see beyond the obvious. You demonstrate the

skills of a good listener, and are able to discern what really is being said much more than many people can. People are likely to express emotional extremes. Tonight: Hang out. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH Your intuition serves you well in dealing with a money matter. You could be overwhelmed by someone’s attitude and convictions. This person might not show any interest in trying to understand anything more. Avoid a serious discussion, if possible. Tonight: Talk is cheap. BORN TODAY Author Gertrude Stein (1874), newspaper editor Horace Greeley (1811), actress Isla Fisher (1976)

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Huey Mack gets the crowd on their feet at the beginning of his show at 123 Pleasant Street Thursday night.

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Chris Hardwick’s new game show ‘@midnight’ premieres on Comedy Central WESTLEY THOMPSON A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum

Comedy Central has recently made a new addition to their powerful latenight line-up. Following the ever-popular “Daily Show” and “Colbert Report” is a new game show hosted by Chris Hardwick called “@ midnight.” Hardwick is a successful comedian, entertainer and businessman. He began his career in radio and stand-up comedy in the ’90s. In 2000, he formed a company called Nerdist Industries, which produced the Nerdist podcast as well

as many other geek-centric forms of media. He is also a writer for Wired and widely recognized as a champion of geek culture. This is not Hardwick’s first foray in television hosting. He first hosted a TV show on MTV. From there he moved on to hosting both Talk Soup and Web Soup, the predecessor, and Internet spinoff of E!’s “The Soup.” Hardwick was also a tech reviewer on G4’s “Attack of the Show!” segment, “Gadget-pr0n.” He has also hosted AMC’s live aftershow companion shows, “The Talking Dead” and “Talking Bad.” Getting “@midnight up”

and running has been a two-year process. In 2011, Hardwick met with Comedy Central to propose an idea for a new show. He wanted to create his version of a spiritual successor to the now defunct G4’s “Attack of the Show!” He still wanted to focus on geek and video game culture but add more comedy to it. Unfortunately, Comedy Central didn’t pick up the show after viewing the pilot. Around the same time, another show was pitched. “Tweeterdome,” the original working title for what is now “@midnight,” was to be a Twitter-centric game show, pulling content and

questions directly from the popular social media site. Comedy Central loved the idea and picked up the show, and Hardwick was chosen to host the new game show. A few positive changes were made to the format. The content was expanded from exclusively Twitter to all of the Internet, and although it is still a game show at heart, “@midnight” feels more like watching the best comedians joke around and have fun with each other. “@midnight’s” format is best described as the American answer to British panel comedy. The British have made an art of hybridizing game shows with improv

comedy. They take the format of a game show, but all the contestants are talented comedians. These shows are quite popular and often act as launching pads for the comedians’ careers. The three comedian contestants change on a nightly basis in this game show, and they all play various games, each one drawing from a different website or Internet phenomenon. Popular games include “Etsy Pitchmen,” where the contestants must make tag lines for bizarre Etsy products; “TumblReality,” where they have to figure out which strange Tumblr blog title is real; “Hashtag Wars,” where contestants compete

to create the best hashtag for the given theme; and “Unfriend Me,” where the panelists see who can create a Facebook post that would cause Hardwick to unfriend them. Points are awarded based on both the crowd and Hardwick’s reaction. More laughs garner more points. Since it draws content from the Internet, the topics are always fresh and relevant. “@midnight” is an excellent show to watch. It runs Monday-Thursday on Comedy Central at midnight. It is worth checking out for anyone who loves comedy. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Jay Z and Beyonce rock DirecTV’s ‘Super Saturday Night’ Super Bowl party in New York City NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce is making Super Bowl weekend performances something of a habit. A year after performing for the big game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Beyonce performed

for a smaller crowd Saturday night as Jay Z brought his wife out for a surprise cameo during his concert for DirecTV’s “Super Saturday Night” party on the eve of the Super Bowl. Dressed in a slinky black

lace dress, Beyonce sang her hit “Drunk In Love,” which, of course, her superstar husband guest stars on. As he rapped, she danced in his face, and when the smoldering song ended, the two embraced, and shared

a kiss. It was arguably the highlight of Jay Z’s electric set, which lasted for more than an hour as he delivered hit after hit, from recent songs like “Holy Grail” and “Tom Ford” to songs

deep in his catalog, including “Big Pimpin’” and “99 Problems.” He warned the audience he would not tolerate non-engagement. “I want y’all to know y’all at a rock `n’ roll show, not

an (expletive) board meeting,” he told the crowd, which included boldface names like Kate Upton, Jamie Foxx, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Chris Tucker and Aaron Paul. “I need y’all to loosen the (expletive) up!” The crowd largely obliged, waving their hands and flashing his trademark “Roc” sign as Jay Z, dressed casually in a knit cap and black outfit, got them rapping along to his hits; he even orchestrated a crowd surfing moment. This is the second time Jay-Z has performed at DirecTV’s Super Bowl eve party; last year, he joined frequent collaborator Justin Timberlake as the two performed their hit “Suit and Tie.” Jay Z was the biggest performer of the pre-Super Bowl bashes in New York, which featured musical performances around the city in the days leading up to Sunday’s game. Saturday’s performances around New York included the Foo Fighters and Zac Brown at the Bud Light Hotel (a docked cruise ship), Drake at Diddy’s Revolt kickoff and Kendrick Lamar at the Maxim party - his third performance in the last two days. The actual Super Bowl entertainment will be Bruno Mars performing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers at halftime; opera singer Renee Fleming is to sing the national anthem while Queen Latifah will perform “America the Beautiful.” As far as the actual game, the Denver Broncos will face the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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‘Ride Along’ tops box office for second week at $12.3 million LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Super Bowl XLVII weekend in full swing, “Ride Along” remained strong, steering Universal Pictures into the No. 1 slot in a surprising threeweek takeover at the box office. Topping multiplex sales since setting a January debut record when opening over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend with $48.6 million, the buddy cop comedy, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, made $12.3 million, as it nears a $100 million domestic total, according to studio estimates Sunday. In the world of animation, Disney’s “Frozen,” now the fourth highest-grossing domestic animated release ever, is in second place with $9.3 million. The studio rereleased a singalong version of the film, as the movie’s soundtrack remains No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The film’s signature track “Let It Go,” sung by Idina Menzel, sits on the Billboard Hot 100 among the top 30. “Frozen” singalong shows, featured in 2,057 theaters out of 2,754, added $2.2 million, as the film crossed the $360 million mark domestically.

Another family film, Open Road Films’ squirrel comedy “The Nut Job,” took the fourth-place slot with $7.6 million, bringing its domestic total to $50 million over a three-week span. Focus Features’ chick flick from a male point of view, “That Awkward Moment,” starring Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller, has taken third place in its opening weekend with $9 million. Universal’s “Lone Survivor” stands strong in the fifth slot with $7.2 million, as it notably crosses the $100 million mark, making this Mark Wahlberg’s 7th film to cross that milestone. Others have included “Planet of the Apes,” “Ted,” “The Departed,” “The Other Guys” and “The Italian Job.” Paramount’s resurgence of the film adaptations of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” this time starring Chris Pine as the resourceful CIA analyst, came in at No. 6 with $5.4 million in its third week. In its opening weekend, the Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin-starring drama “Labor Day,” also distributed by Paramount, opened in 7th place with $5.3 million. Riding the Oscar nomi-

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Ice Cube and Kevin Hart star in ‘Ride Along.’ nations wave were the No. 8 and 9 films: “American Hustle,” leading the Oscar pack with 10 bids, and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” which has five nods. David O. Russell’s con-artist comedy earned $4.3 million, while Martin Scorsese’s provocative stockbroker fete gained $3.6 million. Rounding out the top 10, and dropping from last week’s position six, was Li-

onsgate’s big-budget “I, Frankenstein,” with $3.5 million in its second weekend. With an estimated $65 million price tag, “I Frankenstein,” in 3-D and starring Aaron Eckhart, has only a $14.5 million domestic total. But the film could gain a spike in sales overseas over the coming weeks, as it earned $13 million internationally when it hit theaters.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. 1.“Ride Along,” $12.3 million. 2.“Frozen,” $9.3 million. 3.“That Awkward Moment,” $9 million.

4.“The Nut Job,” $7.6 million. 5.“Lone Survivor,” $7.2 million. 6.“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” $5.4 million. 7.“Labor Day,” $5.3 million. 8.“American Hustle,” $4.3 million. 9.“The Wolf of Wall Street,” $3.6 million. 10. “I, Frankenstein,” $3.5 million.

‘Her,’ ‘Captain Phillips’ earn honors from the Writers Guild

‘Her,’ a futuristic love story, has won multiple awards including a Golden Globe for best screen play.

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J.K. Rowling questions ending of ‘Harry Potter’ series LONDON (AP) — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is having second thoughts about having ended the series with heroine Hermione Granger paired up romantically with Ron Weasley. The hugely successful author tells Wonderland magazine she chose the redhaired Ron for Hermione for very personal reasons hav-

ing little to do with literature. She told the magazine she “wrote the Hermione/ Ron relationship as a form of wish fulfillment” and said the couple might eventually need relationship counseling. The soon-to-be published interviewed was reported in The Sunday Times, which also quoted actress Emma

Watson, who played Hermione, expressing doubts about the viability of her character’s relationship with Ron. She told the newspaper that many fans doubt Ron can make Hermione happy over time. Many fans had hoped Harry and Hermione would become a couple.

Porn company fined for dangerous workplace conditions SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco pornography company that specializes in films featuring scenes of dominance and submission was fined more than $78,000 this week by state safety officials for maintaining dangerous workplace conditions, among them allowing performers to have sex on camera without using condoms. Cybernet Entertainment, the parent company of Internet porn producer Kink. com, argued that many of its performers prefer not to use condoms and that the fine announced Friday is the result of a long-running campaign by those who oppose the adult film industry. “The fines are excessive and, we believe, politically motivated,” Cybernet founder Peter Acworth said in a statement. “The complaints which prompted the inspection were not made by actual employees, but by outside groups with a long history of opposition to adult film. We’ll be appealing the decision.” Records show that the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Cybernet for a number of violations after an inspection last August. The largest part of the fine – $75,000 of it – targeted Cybernet’s policy allowing its performers to choose whether or not to use

condoms. CalOSHA spokesman Peter Melton said there had been several complaints against Kink.com last year, and he described the fine as “significant.” The inspection was prompted by a formal complaint filed against Kink. com by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a Los Angelesheadquartered advocacy group. Previously, AHF Foundation successfully lobbied for condom requirements on porn sets in the city of Los Angeles and later for all of LA County in 2012. The group has remained a driving force behind the regulations, successfully defending the county measure in court when the county declined to, reporting suspected violations to government officials, and suing companies who try to move parts of their productions outside the area. “We’re all for sensible regulation that protects performers,” Mike Stabile, a spokesman for Kink.com, said in response to the foundation’s complaints, “but this essentially amounts to a moral crusade. It’s a solution in search of a problem.” The foundation filed the complaints after two Kink. com performers who were romantically involved tested

HIV-positive last year. The company said testing determined that the performers contracted the infection in their private lives rather than on set. For the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, whether the performers contracted HIV on set or in their private lives is of little consequence. “That’s neither here nor there,” foundation spokesman Ged Kenslea said, “because OSHA requires that condoms be used.” “An HIV test is not a form of prevention,” he added. Earlier this month, another Bay Area adult film company, Treasure Island Media, lost its appeal of a similar OSHA citation and was fined close to $9,000. Last September, California lawmakers voted down a bill that would have required porn actors to use condoms during filming, but CalOSHA rules require companies to minimize employees’ exposure to blood and other potentially infectious bodily fluids. The last confirmed on-set HIV infection was in 2004, after which the adult film industry adopted testing of all active performers biweekly for a range of sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis, hepatitis and HIV.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spike Jonze’s “Her” and Billy Ray’s “Captain Phillips” have earned top screenplay honors from the Writers Guild of America. Winning the prize for original screenplay on Saturday was “Her,” Jonze’s futuristic exploration of a man’s relationship with his computer starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson as the voice of an operating system. The victor of the guild’s adapted screenplay went to Ray for “Captain Phillips,” the Somali pirate saga based on the book “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea” by Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty. The film, nominated for a best picture Oscar, stars

Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi, a limo driver-turned actor, who earned a supporting actor Oscar nom. Sarah Polley won the documentary award for “Stories We Tell,” a film about her parents and how the filmmaker was the product of an extramarital affair. The Writer’s Guild Awards are Hollywood’s final honors before the Academy Awards on March 2. “Her” has picked up a number of accolades over the course of awards season, including the Golden Globe for best screenplay, Critics’ Choice award for best original screenplay, and the AFI award for movie of the year. Jonze’s film is nominated for five Academy Awards, including best

original screenplay and best picture. This guild victory gives the computer love tale an edge in the journey to the Oscars. Among the guild’s TV winners: – Drama series: “Breaking Bad,” written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, G ennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz and Moira Walley-Beckett. – Comedy series: “Veep,” written by Simon Blackwell, Roger Drew, Sean Gray, Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, Georgia Pritchett, David Quantick, Tony Roche and Will Smith. – New series: “House of Cards,” written by Kate Barnow, Rick Cleveland, Sam Forman, Gina Gionfriddo, Keith Huff, Sarah Treem and Beau Willimon.

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App allows user to be anonymous BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDITOR @LACEYPALMER

With the ability of your social networking profiles to follow you or perhaps even haunt you throughout the rest of your life, many college students are turning toward more anonymous social networking sites and apps, like “Anomo.” “Anomo,” originally created as a location-based dating app, took a bit of a different route once creator James Sun realized it had far more potential. “To be very frank, I grew up as a very serious introvert, and throughout grade school, junior high, high school and college, I realized it’s not easy to meet people, especially new people,” Sun said. “I thought I was the only one, but then I did some studies on this, and I realized that everyone has some level of social anx-

iety when meeting new people – even the outgoing people.” “Anomo,” for iPhone and Android, allows users to show only an avatar, gender and age range for other users without a picture, name or location, which provides a sense of anonymity. The app is not totally anonymous, though, as users can give more information when and to whom they like. Users can request a “reveal” from users with whom they feel comfortable for information about the user’s location, education history, profession or a picture. “We call ourselves the masquerade ball of social networking, where you have a mask on to protect your identity, and you reveal who you are over time to people you only want to,” Sun said. “There’s no other social network that does that today. If you look at Twitter,

Facebook or Tumblr, you set up a profile. Everyone gets to see who you are, and it’s tied to your personally identifiable information from day one.” Although the app launched in September, it’s been garnering much attention recently. According to Sun, Anomo has about 100,000 users, and they’re all in the 15 to 24-year-old age group. In comparison to other popular social networks, users are spending roughly 21.2 minutes per day on “Anomo” while users only spend around 17.4 on Facebook. “The users are 70 percent female and 30 percent male, which is very interesting because most social networks have more males, and I think it’s because the females feel safer using our masked avatar,” Sun said. Students can use “Anomo” to find other students studying for similar classes nearby, join an intramural sport team, find

a date for the weekend and share honest opinions about professors and courses on campus. “They’re saying things they can share anonymously,” Sun said. “You may not say the professor sucks on Facebook because they could be linked to you later on.” The next step for “Anomo” involves an in-app game called “Icebreakers.” “‘Icebreakers’ is essentially a five-question game with multiple choice answers, and you play these games as a way to get to know somebody, because even if you’ve meet someone, what do you talk about? So, it breaks the ice,” Sun said. “What we’re doing with these games, though, is getting smarter, so when you answer that you like red versus blue for example, it tells us something about you and your compatibility with other people that said red or blue

across the network.” The more you access these games, the more “Anomo” can learn about your individual personality and match it with others who may be compatible to you. “The next phase is really intelligently finding people – not only for dating but even for friendships – that you’ll be compatible with,” Sun said. “So, the more ‘Icebreaker’ games you play, the more we understand about you and can help you find people you’ll be compatible with.” Other anonymous applications have been created but have not seen quite as much success as “Anomo” due in part to the ability of users to reveal a little bit of themselves at a time. According to Sun, users find this aspect very comforting and real. “I think this is the most authentic concept because you’re behind a masked avatar, so you don’t have so-

cial consequences for what you post,” Sun said. “Therefore, you get real content that’s very authentic, and they’ll also find it’s the easiest way to meet new people around that concept.” Sun said one specific example of his app working exactly how he intended was quite possibly the most proud moment for his company. “There was a guy that posted he was struggling with depression, which he would’ve never posted on Facebook probably, and he had (more than) 60 people comment and say they were struggling too and suggest something they’ve done to get through,” Sun said. “A community starts around the content because it’s so real and raw. I think for students, it’s probably the easiest way to meet new people and share very authentic content.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineer Comedy Club hosts open mic nights by westley thompson a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

During the last Thursday of every month, the Mountaineer Comedy Club changes formats. Instead of having professional comedians perform, the show turns into an open mic night, giving amateur performers the chance to show off their talent, hard work and share their passion with a live audience. A s i z ab l e c row e d turned up at Hatfields to enjoy some live performances, including four comedy acts, a poetry reading and a musical performance. Noah Basden, the master of ceremonies, performed the first comedy act. He warmed the crowed up and got everyone laughing. After his set, it was time for the other amateur stand-up performers to try their hand onstage. The different comedy styles ranged from those purposely trying to be awkward to those making clever observations. One particularly funny bit had a comedian listing off original title ideas for

porn parodies of famous movies, ending with the observation that a Bruce Willis porno wouldn’t have to change the title from “Die Hard.” The comedians enjoyed themselves, and it was fun for audience members to watch people perform what they were passionate about. “I plan on pursing a career in stand-up,” said Joe Feraeding, a junior history student at West Virginia University. “I try to figure out what is funny and what isn’t.” After the comedians wrapped up, the evening turned to a more somber topic. Caleb Milne, a sophomore English student, read a beautiful original work of poetry. His poem dealt with the topic of human trafficking and sex slavery. “I wrote this a year ago, when I first became educated on the topic,” Milne said. His poem touched on the horrible crime that is largely swept under the rug by society. It also brought up how party culture and lingo cheapens the actual effects of the human sex trade. The final act of the night

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fields was packed for their performance, and more chairs were brought in to seat everyone who showed up. The crowed seemed to love all of the performances.

“It’s a way to wind down and get ready for the weekend,” said Dave Gibson, a senior year history student at WVU. Just like every other week, the Mountaineer

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West Virginia junior guard Juwan Staten had a career-high 35 points in WVU’s win over Kansas State Saturday afternoon.

Staten scores career-high 35 points, leads West Virginia to 81-71 victory over Kansas State Saturday by connor murray associate sports editor @connorkmurray

Junior guard Juwan Staten scored a career-high 35 points and led West Virginia to an 81-71 win over Kansas State Saturday at the Coliseum. With the win West Virginia moves to 13-9 overall and 5-4 in Big 12 play. The Mountaineers made a living at the free throw line, going 29-for-37, while Kansas State shot just 8-for-19 from the charity stripe. After struggling from the

free throw line against Baylor, Staten redeemed himself in a big way, shooting 18-for-21 from the line. “I felt like I needed to come out and really prove that I could make free throws. That’s something I work on every day, so that factored in a little bit as far as driving the ball and trying to get to the rim trying to get fouled,” Staten said. “I knew they didn’t have a typical rim protector in there, so I knew I would be able to at least get my shot off or get a good look.” Despite setting a new ca-

reer-high for points scored, Staten said the only thing that mattered to him was going home with a win. “I just wanted to win, that’s all. I saw opportunities and I took them. We kind of ran a little bit of a different offense this game than we’ve been running in the past. It really worked for us,” Staten said. “It really opened up the driving lanes especially since Kansas State plays the passing lanes. They get up, and they’re aggressive, so we knew they’d be open to back cuts and driving lanes.”

The Mountaineers and Wildcats went back and forth throughout the game. West Virginia led for most of the game, but Kansas State refused to go away and fought until the end. West Virginia gained a measure of revenge with the victory. The Mountaineers were beaten 78-56 by Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Jan. 18. “We wanted this game, and if it went into overtime or (double) overtime we would have played our hearts out. They kind of embarrassed us down there at

Kansas State,” Staten said. “They did a lot of laughing and joking and celebrating, and that really got to us. “We definitely didn’t play our best basketball down there, so we just figured we just needed to come out and really show them what we had.” Four Mountaineers scored in the double figures Saturday. West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said some improvements in offensive execution helped spur the increased production. “It helps so much. We

had to get them spread, and we didn’t do it enough. We wanted to do that in the second half and then hoped Nate (Adrian) and Remi (Dibo) could make some shots,” Huggins said. “We just need to work on our decision making. We had some missed shots and offensive fouls, but overall we did better.” West Virginia will look to increase its winning streak to three games when it takes on No. 23 Oklahoma Wednesday at the Coliseum. connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

CRAFT A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PLAN A great business plan can go a long way toward transforming an idea into a successful business. Though no two businesses are the same, good business plans tend to follow a similar formula. The following are a few tips for would-be business owners looking to draft memorable business plans. • Don’t be too wordy. Potential investors, whether they’re venture capitalists, family members or lending institutions, don’t want to be handed a manifesto masquerading as a business plan. A good business plan is brief and gets to the point early on, spelling out why the business is worthy of an investment and how it is going to be successful. • Define what makes your business unique. Your business plan is similar to a sales pitch, one that you will need to turn your idea into a business. A successful sales pitch should define what makes your business unique. Clearly define what separates your business

from others and why these differences make you and your business idea a solid investment. • Resist going overboard. When crafting a business plan to present to potential lenders or investors, business owners may be tempted to offer quantity over quality. But successful startups often begin small, selling a particular idea or item, and then diversify their offerings after establishing a customer base and experiencing a prolonged period of success. Investors and lenders are aware of this and might be turned off by a business plan that makes business owners appear less like an expert and more like a jack-of-all-trades.

include estimates as to how many customers will be needed each month to meet your minimum revenue targets. • Define your market. When defining the market for your business, include its size and the specific people within that market you intend to target.

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Monday February 3, 2014

women’s tennis

WVU falls to Marshall 6-1 on road by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University women’s tennis team fell to in-state rival Marshall Saturday, 6-1, in Huntington, W.Va., at the Huntington Tennis Club. The Mountaineers, now 0-3 to start the spring season, have not been able to catch much luck, and with Big 12 Conference play a few weeks away, the competition is set to get tougher for these ladies under WVU head coach Miha Lisac. Lisac, who always emphasizes the importance of being a well-rounded tennis player both on and off

the court, hasn’t been able to find that stability in his squad and is far from his season goal. “The goal is to finish the spring semester better than we started,” he said. In doubles play, Marshall (3-0) won two of the three doubles matches, with the No. 1 doubles match not being played to completion. Sophomore Hailey Barrett and junior Ikttesh Chahal did not complete their match against the Thundering Herd’s Dana Oppinger and Derya Turhan, which ended in a tie, 5-5. The freshmen tandem of Oana Manole and Kaja Mrgole, ranked No. 9 in doubles by the Intercol-

legiate Tennis Association (ITA) Atlantic Region, dropped their first match of the spring, falling to Karlie Timko and Anna Pomyatinskaya, 6-4. Sophomores Vivian Tsui and Irinka Toidze were shut out in their match to Marshall’s Kai Broomfield and Rachael Morales, 6-0. In singles play, the Thundering Herd took five of the six matches. Mrgole tallied her second victory of the spring in singles against Turhan and the only victory for the Mountaineers. Mrgole led the Mountaineers in singles play during the fall, finishing 6-6. Losses for WVU came

from Barrett who took the first set against Oppinger, 6-3, before dropping the second set, 4-6, and the tiebreaker, 8-10. Barrett’s doubles partner, Chahal, dropped her match to Broomfield 6-2, 6-1. Mrgole was defeated by Turhan, 7-6 (5), 6-3. The Herd kept their streak going as Manole lost to Pomyatinskaya, 7-5, 6-1. In a shutout victory, the Herd’s Timko defeated Toidze, 6-0, 6-0. Tsui also dropped her match to Morales, 6-3, 6-1. The Mountaineers will be home against Cal (Pa.) Friday at 3 p.m. at the Ridgeview Racquet Club. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

women’s track

Relay leads WVU at PSU Nationals by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia relay team led the way for the Mountaineers in their return to Penn State for the annual PSU Nationals. The meet began Friday afternoon and concluded late Saturday evening. Led by senior Sarah

Martinelli, the WVU 4x800 meter relay squad recorded a first-place finish at State College, Pa. Along with Martinelli, freshman Amy Cashin, and sophomores Megan Yuan and Brianna Kerekes contributed with a time of 9:10.68. The distance relay team posted a second-place finish with 11.45.00.

On the field, senior Stormy Nesbit made her first attempt of the season in the long jump. Nesbit’s leap of 5.82 meters earned her a third-place finish. Nesbit’s competition was stacked in the triple-jump. She recorded a fifth-place finish with a mark of 12.27 meters. In the high jump, sophomore Marsielle McBeam

posted a personal-best jump of 1.70 meters to finish in fifth place. West Virginia will take the week to recover and prepare to travel to Akron, Ohio, for the Akron Invitational. The twoday competition is slated to begin Friday and conclude Saturday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Monday February 3, 2014

No. 20 West Virginia tops TCU on road

KEVIN HOOKER SPORTS WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

WVU’s victory a momentum builder

Center Asya Bussie fights for a rebound against Iowa State Wednesday.

by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Senior West Virginia guard Taylor Palmer picked the right time to come up clutch in Saturday’s matchup against TCU. With 7:50 left in the game, a pair of Linda Stepney free throws sparked a 16-2 run, in which Palmer scored 11 of WVU’s 16 points. The Palmer-led run sealed a 66-62 victory for the No. 20 WVU women’s basketball team. WVU improved its record to 19-3 overall and 8-2 inside the Big 12. With 13 seconds left in the game, senior forward Jess Harlee came up with a huge block on 3-point at-

tempt from TCU’s Zahana Medley. “It was a good game. Both teams played hard. Give them a lot of credit, and give my girls credit coming back,” said WVU head coach Mike Carey to WVUsports.com. “They went up five that one time in the second half and had the crowd involved and were able to cut into it. I thought Asya Bussie for us just played a great game, and Taylor Palmer hit some shots down the stretch, and Jess Harlee did a good job defensively.” Bussie’s second consecutive double-double might have been her most impressive of the 2013-14 season. The senior grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds to go with 19 points. Bussie

earned most of her points from the charity stripe, where she sunk 11 of 15 free throws. TCU’s strong defense held WVU to its worst field goal percentage since taking an overtime victory in Texas in January. Despite the early shooting woes, the Mountaineers entered the locker rooms with a one-point lead. In the closing half, the Mountaineers improved their shooting all around the floor. WVU shot 35 percent from the field while draining 5-of-17 shots from behind the arc. Medley recorded a game-high 29 points, 17 of which came in the closing half with a game-high seven blocked shots.

A shift in momentum is just what the West Virginia men’s basketball team needed before heading into a grueling stretch of their conference schedule. WVU defeated the 15-7 Kansas State Wildcats at home, 81-71 Saturday. Entering the game, both teams showed plenty of promise during their first eight games of the conference season, and WVU’s big win could put it back in the postseason discussion. WVU (13-9, 5-4 Big 12) is currently riding a twogame win streak before facing Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa State and Texas – all of which are ranked in the AP top 25. But don’t tell that to head coach Bob Huggins. He doesn’t even know the schedule. “I haven’t paid attention, to be honest,” HugSHANNON MCKENNA/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM gins said. “I know we play Oklahoma, but I have no idea who we play after that, and I don’t care, really.” With 13 wins, the Mountaineers have already equaled their win total from last season, and their 5-4 conference record is 2.5 behind Kansas. Saturday’s victory over the Wildcats could go a long way in revitalizing this team’s confidence and increasing the chances of postseason success. “We’ve been saying all year that we’re close,” said senior guard Juwan Staten. “We’re playing with a lot heart right now. We hope WYTHE WOODS/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM to win more games like Guard Christal Caldwell takes a shot against Iowa State Wednesday. this, because our confidence is really high right The Mountaineers will Kansas State inside the now.” The Mountaineers will have a lengthy break and WVU Coliseum. will not return to the court welcome the Oklahoma until Saturday to take on dasports@mail.wvu.edu Sooners to town Wednesday, which will enter the game with a 17-5 record and 6-3 record in Big 12 play. The Sooners are lead by sophomore guard Buddy Hield, who leads the team in nearly every offensive category and records 17 points per game. The Mountaineers will then travel to Lawrence, Kan., for a Saturday matinee against the Jayhawks. Offensively, Kansas is led by freshman guard Andrew Wiggins with 16 points per game. “We tell (the players) to not look ahead,” Huggins said. “Honestly, I don’t know who we play, where, when or anything like that. We must play Kansas (soon) because everybody keeps calling and wanting tickets. Other than ticket requests, that’s the only time I think about it.” Of their nine remaining conference games, the Mountaineers will see Oklahoma, Iowa State and Kansas twice. With an out-of-conference record of 8-5, WVU needs more wins against top-quality, resume-building teams. These next four games will go a long way in determining WVU’s success this season. “We’re proving some people right and proving ourselves right,” said sophomore guard Eron Harris. “We can’t get too happy. We can’t get too down. We gotta be where we are and doing what we must do to win.”

Staten’s big day draws historic comparisons by greg madia multimedia editor @dailyatheaneum

West Virginia junior guard Juwan Staten became the first Mountaineer to score at least 35 points in a game since Da’Sean Butler scored 43 against Villanova in February 2009. Staten was special, scoring a career-high 35 points, grabbing four rebounds and totaling five assists against Kansas State Saturday. But after watching Staten day in and day out this year, a performance like that wasn’t shocking. He’s been a strong contender this season for WVU. “I don’t know if I’ve ever had anybody else ever like him,” said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. “The kid cares, and he works. He puts time in. He studies film. He wants to be a really good player. “I’m really proud of him, really proud of the fact that he hasn’t backed off. He kind of has turned into what a lot of the other guys that ended up being great players had.” Staten is having a statistically solid single season. He’s having the best year any Mountaineer has had since Butler graduated. It doesn’t make sense to c o m p a re Staten’s career with

Butler’s because Butler had a fantastic four years in Morgantown, but just looking at one season, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Staten is having as good of a season as Butler’s best season. In 22 games, Staten averages 37 minutes on the court per game. In the 200910 season, Butler played 35.8 minutes per game. Staten is averaging 18 points per game while Butler averaged 17.2 points per game. There isn’t much disparity in those two columns of stat logs. What’s different is Staten is shooting 52 percent from the field compared to Butler who shot 41 percent from the field. Staten is more efficient with the ball. Staten is on top or near the top of the Big 12 Conference in just about every statistical category. He is the league’s second-leading scorer, third in field goal percentage and has the most assists. He also leads the league in assist-to-turnover ratio. Butler didn’t finish in the top five in any major offensive state category of the Big East Conference that season, but was named a Second Team All-American by the Associated Press and was a 1st Team All-Conference choice. However, most will draw the line between Butler and

Staten with the fact Butler played on a Final Four team. On that team, Butler hit shot after shot in order to get the Mountaineers there. “Everyone wants to look back at 2010 winning 31 games and going to the Final Four, but let’s be honest, De’Sean (Butler) made seven game-winning shots. If Da’Sean doesn’t make seven game-winning shots, maybe we win 24 games instead of 31,” Huggins said. “Then nobody is all goo-goo about us.” The debate is interesting, because in so many ways there is an argument for Staten, but the overwhelming one is Butler played the biggest role on a Final Four team. West Virginia has nine games left and cling to the slim hope an NCAA tournament bid is a possibility. If Staten can put the team in a position to win most of those games, then this debate will be magnified. “I’ll tell him ‘Get out of practice man, we need to save your legs,’ and you turn around then he’s right back in the gym,” Huggins said. “He’s in early and stays late. He’s the kind of guy that you hope has success, because he’s earned it.”

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WVU falls to Ohio in regular season finale by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both closed out their regular season schedules this weekend. The men lost to No. 9 Ohio State Friday night in Columbus, Ohio, by a score of 151-99. The women were defeated by Ohio 197.5-96.5 and Iowa State 200-93, Saturday in Athens, Ohio. “It was a very solid effort by the men tonight,”

said head coach Vic Riggs. “We had several great races and relays. “Emma Skelley had some really nice swims, and overall we did a good job preparing and racing. We’ll be ready for the Big 12 championships at full strength and see what we can do.” Senior Bryce Bohman turned in another solid performance, scoring wins in the 100-meter back with a time of 48.3 and the 200-meter back with a time of 1:47.76. “Bryce (Bohman) con-

tinues to compete at the highest level, and it’s only going to pay off for him at the end of the season,” Riggs said. “Along with Bryce, we had several other individuals at inseason best times.” Freshman Nate Carr earned a win in the 200-meter IM with a time of 1:52.17. “Nate Carr winning the 200 IM as well as posting in-season best times in the 200 free and 200 breast just shows he’s continuing to move in the right direction,” Riggs said.

The 400-meter medley relay A team of sophomore Andrew Marsh, juniors Bohman, Tim Squires and Julien Vialette finished the meet on a high note, winning the event with a time of 3:02.82. On the women’s side, freshman Emma Skelley turned in an exceptional performance in the 1,650-meter free, finishing second with a time of 17:17.24. Junior Julie Ogden scored a win for the Mountaineers in the 200-meter fly with a time of 2:06.13,

while sophomore Natalie Johnsen followed with a third-place finish with a time of 2:08.41. In the 100-meter breast, junior Jenelle Zee finished second with a time of 1:05.44. “Overall we swam really well in a great opportunity in a great facility,” Riggs said. THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Both teams will begin training for the Big 12 Follow us on Twitter for all the breaking championships in Austin, news updates and news feeds. Texas, which begins Feb. 26 and concludes March 1.

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