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SGA announces 2014-15 candidates Candidates named amid SGA elections code controversy

By Sam bosserman staff writer @DAILYATHENAEUM

West Virginia University’s Student Government Association announced the names of officially recognized candidates in the upcoming election last week. Not on the list were the names of five individuals who failed to meet the requirements to be present on the ballot. All five of these individuals slipped below the threshold of signatures required after several entries on their sheets were deemed invalid and

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disqualified. Entries were disqualified for a variety of reasons including incorrect or incomplete names, student ID numbers or signatures. The failure to meet the requirements means the individuals will also not be able to participate in SGAsanctioned election events, such as the debates. Two of the individuals not recognized as official candidates came from the ticket currently formed by Farah Famouri. “Obviously, I’m frustrated by the situation. You don’t plan for this,”

Famouri said. “That said, we don’t blame the elections committee – they’re just doing their jobs.” Famouri said the election code itself is the problem and needs to be overhauled in order to clarify what is and is not permitted. According to Famouri, there are many informal norms surrounding the elections that are not represented in the code. “When it comes to getting signatures, you cannot get them in residence dining halls, and that’s something we do just because (the elections chair) asked us not to and

not because it’s in the code,” Famouri said. Another example of the code not reflecting the reality of the elections is it still references the online voting system, while voting machines are now used instead. Derek Whitlow was also barred from running as an officially recognized candidate in the 2014-15 SGA election. Whitlow said not being recognized is frustrating because he put in the hard work to get the signatures.

TWIRL TO THE TOP WVU feature twirlers win international championship

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don’t necessarily have to know when they’re playing.” Larke and his partner The frustration of received great appreciasearching TV channels to tion for the app and have find a game is something been able to reach a broad every sports fan can relate to. Thanks to West VirWANT MORE INFO ON ginia University alum“Bleacher Buddy?” nus Judd Larke, the probVisit http://bleacherbudlem is now solved as his “Bleacher Buddy” mobile dyapp.com app provides users with the exact channel numbers on which games will audience despite only be broadcast in their lo- putting a total of $26 into cal area. advertisement. “Especially with HD “It’s been people letting channels, people have each other know through hundreds and hundreds word of mouth and viral of channels, so it’s always marketing. We haven’t gotfrustrating when you want ten into the actual adverto know what channel the tising part of it in getting game is on,” Larke said. it out there,” Larke said. “You can find college and “We’re trying to make sure pro games with just a cou- everything is solid before ple of clicks, and it takes a we go that route.” couple of seconds whereas What makes “Bleacher searching on channel Buddy” unique from simguides or the Internet will ilar services offered in other apps is it will let peotake several minutes.” Larke graduated from ple know the exact chanWVU with an MBS in 2010 nel numbers the game will and has since worked to be broadcast and not just create a variety of apps. the name of the station. The idea behind “We put a lot of research “Bleacher Buddy” was into it before we built it born in July 2013 when to make sure that there an old college friend of wasn’t already something Larke’s complained to out there,” Larke said. “We’ve cornered the him about the problem of never knowing if and market. It’s unique in the where games are available. way that it’s based around Shortly after this en- specifically sports and is counter, Larke released catered to teams that you the app and has more than would follow. In short, 10,000 users. there is really nothing out “It’s just simplified the there that is like this right process and made it a lot now.” more convenient,” Larke Among “Bleacher Budsaid. “We’ve also incor- dy’s” Twitter followers are porated things like game prominent sports experts alerts where we track your team schedule, so you see APP on PAGE 2

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The West Virginia University Feature Twirlers, members of the “Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band are the 2014 Twirl Mania International Team Collegiate Champions. According to the competition website, Twirl Mania is a one-of-a-kind international championship competition for soloist, teams, corps, high schools, universities and recreational groups in the athletic arena of baton twirling, auxiliary units, pompom and dance. WVU twirlers Whitney Godwin, Kirsten Brown, Toriane Graal and Kylie Garner traveled to ESPN’s Wide World of Sport Complex in Orlando, Fla., to compete in the University portion of the competition. “We’ve all competed there individually, and we asked our coach and band director if they would be willing to let us compete as a team and they gladly agreed,” Godwin said, a second-year journalism graduate student. In total, more than 30 universities from the United States and Puerto Rico were represented at the competition. “After prelims, we felt really good, the audience

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The Place to be: New apartment complex aims to revitalize Sunnyside By Carlee lammers managing editor @CARLEELAMMERS

Construction for University Place is underway, and Morgantown’s Sunnyside neighborhood is beginning to take a new shape. West Virginia University’s latest student housing option is set to do a lot more than provide extra beds for students, though. Officials said they believe it will revitalize and give Sunnyside the boost it needs. WVU joined a public-private partnership with the City of Morgantown Kyle Monroe/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM and Paradigm Development to reUniversity Place, which officials say will revitalize the Sunnyside area, is still be- vamp the neighborhood structurally ing constructed. and economically as well as to ensure it meets the needs of WVU students. “People, for years, have been saying ‘Well, somebody has to do someTo learn more, see floor plans and view photos of thing’ when they see the houses that University Place, check out their website. were in such disrepair. It’s not a matter of somebody doing something, but (in this case) somebodies,” said David Martinelli, owner of Paradigm DevelFind them on opment Group. University Place, which is located on University Avenue about a block

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away from WVU’s Downtown Campus, will be home to 950 students. The apartment-style complex will house retail and dining options and a grocery store. “It creates a lifestyle,” Martinelli said. “We are creating a better lifestyle for 1,000 students ... where they have everything accessible to them, everything they need to succeed. The right lifestyle helps promote academic success and personal growth that you expect to experience when you go to college.” Not only will WVU benefit from the project, but according to Ron Justice, WVU’s state corporate & community relations specialist, the city of Morgantown will also benefit from the Sunnyside expansion. Justice said he believes the city and WVU operate hand in hand, and these upgrades will benefit both entities. “It will not only enhance the Sunnyside area, but the downtown area, as well. That’s because it brings more people closer to downtown. That’s been a very strong partnership between WVU and the city and Main Street Morgantown – to have such a vi-

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brant downtown,” he said. “This project is in such close proximity to our downtown, it enhances our downtown, as well. “When development occurs close to the core of the city, it enables students to have a very nice, safe place to live without having to have a car.” City Manager Jeff Mikorski said he believes the University Place project will spark future development in Sunnyside. Once the residential complex is complete, he said he believes other businesses will catch on and begin to spread throughout the area, something he said needs a boost. “Projects like this are a spark to an area,” he said. “It’s creating a higher density footprint ... We hope to see additional businesses develop to service all of those additional residents there.” If businesses continue to develop throughout the area, Mikorski said the city will see an increased tax revenue, too. “As far as the city is concerned, any kind of growth sales whether it be rent or business – helps increase the tax

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Continued from page 1 base for the city,” he said. Aside from structural and economic revitalization, University Place is aiming to better meet the needs of WVU students. Something WVU has been working to accomplish since the advent of the 2020 Strategic Plan for the Future. “We certainly want the best students to come to WVU and for them to have great experiences,” said Corey Farris, the WVU Dean of Students. “Part of that is having great places and great options for them to live that are convenient to campus.” Farris said University Place is the continuation of WVU’s expansion into the area. Previously, the University purchased the space for Summit Hall and later built Honors Hall. Now, with University Place added into the area, students will be able to select from a variety of housing options within a close proximity to campus. “WVU not only wants to provide services and good options for our students but also it helps out the greater Morgantown area,” Farris said. “Students want apartment living, but they still want WVU as a landlord.” Farris said he believes University will also be at-

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Continued from page 1 really got into it, and we were able to enjoy our performance,” said Brown, a recent wildlife and fisheries graduate of WVU. “Finals were fun because they were held outside in Epcot as opposed to the gym at the Wide World of Sports.” After three days of competition, the team defeated University of Florida, Florida State University and Penn State University in the finals to win the championship. Graal, a sophomore mathematics student, said the competition was hectic at times but an overall rewarding experience. “It was hectic but an awesome and rewarding experience to represent our school at Disney and to the

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Continued from page 1 “I’m severely disappointed to say the least, especially since I don’t think there was any lack of effort on my part or the part of the other candidates,” he said. Whitlow said he would have a much larger buffer

tractive to students who are traveling from greater distances and graduate or nontraditional students who aren’t familiar with Morgantown housing options. “We’re trying to create options that will fit the diverse student population that we have,” he said. “We want to create all these different options so there’s something for everyone.” University Place will operate utilizing University maintenance and security, something Farris said is a positive for both parents and students. But for students who want to stay in Sunnyside and rent homes and apartments privately, Farris said they will still be able to reap the benefits University place will provide. “This is only one block of Sunnyside. Students who want the Sunnyside experience with some of those older houses that aren’t apartments, those houses are still there all over Sunnyside,” he said. “Sunnyside still exists. University Place is allowing for new traditions and new things to be added. We’re not taking things away from Sunnyside, other than 25-30 old houses.” Gregory Pais, a junior civil engineering student, said he lived in Sunnyside before the construction and was relocated from his home when demolition began.

Pais said he chose to live in Sunnyside because of its close proximity to campus and the friendships and connections he made with those living near him. At first, Pais said he felt inconvenienced by the project, but now that he’s seen the project grow and everything it has to offer, he wants to return to the area. “I wasn’t really sure why at first. I thought of it as an inconvenience. It’s really hard to find a lease by December – and that’s when they wanted us out by,” he said. “I (now) know this is probably one of the best things that could happen.” Pais said his old house was not well-kept, so he’s excited for the updates to be made to the area. “Our house looked like it was about to fall down,” he said. “I feel like something had to happen soon.” Although he’s not living in University Place, Pais said he’s looking forward to the opportunity to utilize the retail and other services. “It will be so nice to be able to walk to some of these places next year,” he said. “They’re just right around the corner.” University Place is slated for completion and move-in fall 2014. To see floor plans, find information about leasing and other inquiries, visit http://uplace.wvu.edu.

twirling world,” Graal said. Garner, a junior exercise physiology student, said the team was pleasantly surprised by the outcome because of the high caliber of talent at the event. “The competition was tough and there are three judges, so you just never know,” Garner said. The women agreed while their sport is unlike any other and that many people do not understand the difficulty of the sport, they felt and appreciated the support of WVU fans throughout the competition and were thrilled to share their talents with Mountaineer Nation. “This sport is very unique and we’re so excited to be able to share it with WVU and West Virginia,” Brown said. “We practice five days per week to perfect our routines. It’s something we truly love to do and we’re

happy to be able to share it.” In addition to the team portion of the competition, Garner and Graal competed individually in the Gold Invitational, which is based on their placements at Nationals the previous year. Both were invited to do an all-around competition at Twirl Mania. The girls were presented with awards this honor at a ceremony held Sunday night in Hollywood Studios. “It means so much to us to be able to represent the University and the ‘Pride of West Virginia,’ the Mountaineer Marching Band and win an international championship for the Mountaineers,” Godwin said. “We couldn’t have done it without all of the support of our band family, directors and coach PJ.”

of signatures to cover the invalid entries had there not been a snow day during the time allotted for the process. All five of the candidates missed the mark by roughly 10 signatures or less, and according to Whitlow, this means the extra day would have made all the difference. Whitlow also said the process had been poorly organized and noted election

officials had consistently provided vague responses when questioned. “The elections have been very wishy-washy. There has been no consistency, none at all,” Whitlow said. “Not that the code isn’t an issue itself, but I think this was irresponsibly handled.” Anthony Braxton, a current Board of Governors member who was also barred from being officially recognized as a candidate, said he agreed with Whitlow’s assessment of the consequences of the snow day. “We lost a whole day of signature gathering and in my situation of being in Towers, this made me even more restrained in getting signatures,” Braxton said. Braxton said he also took issue with a stipulation in the elections code barring the use of whiteout. Braxton also said he thought the clause was arbitrary, since it does not similarly bar the use of an eraser. Braxton did not make the signature threshold because 10 of his entries had been corrected with whiteout. Braxton said he believes the code needs to be reviewed thoroughly to remove anything arbitrary or vague. “I think there needs to be an overhaul of the elections code. We should go over it ar-

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Mocktail event to provide networking opportunity for students by meagan carpenter STAFF WRITER @dailyathenaeum

With midterms quickly approaching, students at West Virginia University are looking for the summer or post-graduation. To help students improve their job search skills, the WVU Career Services Center is hosting its third annual Mocktail Party & Fashion Show. The event will be held Feb. 26 at Bent Willey’s from 6:30-8 p.m. and is open to the first 150 students who RSVP on MountaineerTRAK. Those who attend will be entered into a drawing to win a free iPad Mini. Sarah Glenn, assistant director of employee relations at WVU Career Services Center, said two-thirds of the spots were filled in the first week. The night is broken up into two parts. The first consists of a mocktail party environment where students will be rotating around to different stations. They will meet with corporate recruiters and receive feedback about their network-

ing skills, and the event will conclude with a fashion show. “We will have three different stations: mocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking Q&A,” Glenn said. “This will give students the opportunity to learn how to balance business conversation with holding a drink or food item.” Each of the different stations will focus on a different networking skill. One of the main skills will be an elevator pitch, which is a 30-second to one-minute speech that highlights students’ skills. Students will also have the chance to ask corporate recruiters for advice on any job-search related topic. “We have (more than) 30 recruiters that will be coming to the event from all over the east coast,” Glenn said. “FedBid, Target, GEICO and Insight Global are some of the companies who will be sending representatives.” The fashion show portion of the night will highlight three different types of outfits, business casual, business professional and pro-

The WVU feature twirlers celebrate the win with instructor Paula Jo Meyer-Stout. ticle by article to make sure everything is clear and concise,” Braxton said. Braxton said the disqualification of the signature packets gave the process a negative image, particularly in the case of one individual who missed the threshold by one signature due to an incomplete student ID number. “In instances like this I feel like it’s ridiculous. Why are we disqualifying these people and not encouraging them to run?” Braxton said. “It discourages students who might run in the future, because they see SGA gets real nitpicky, and they wonder why they would want to be a part of that.” Josh Harrison, SGA elections chairman, said the signature review process had been carried out following exactly the procedures spelled out in the code. “In this case, (the code) was pretty explicit, and that’s why we had to make the call we did,” Harrison said. According to Harrison, there was nothing saying the time allotted to the process should have been extended in light of the snow day. “There was really no precedence for us to say it was kosher to extend it by a day,” Harrison said. “As it turned out, there were 34 out of 39 people who were well over the number signatures needed. “I’d say close to 50 percent of the people had close to an extra 100 signatures than needed.” Harrison said the signature process is important and should stay in place because people need to be

able to show they are willing to put in the time and effort required of someone working in SGA. In response to criticisms stating the elections committee was short-staffed, Harrison said he did not think it played a part in the disqualifications. “In these circumstances, it did not really affect our ability to adequately check all the signature packets,” Harrison said. “The same level of scrutiny was applied to everybody; it just so happens people with low counts got bumped below the threshold.” Jacob Evans, SGA vice president candidate, said his campaign would move forward now with more steam than ever. “Nothing SGA does now is going to change the results of decisions made last week,” Evans said. “We are going to put this behind us, and we are going to move forward with the rest of the elections process.” Evans said those who were barred from being recognized as official candidates would still be full-fledged members of his ticket in every other way. Famouri similarly echoed this sentiment toward their respective campaign members. The individuals who were not recognized as official candidates will still be allowed to run as write-ins, and thus the separate tickets will encourage students to write in these names when they cast their ballots.

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Continued from page 1 as well as a number of NFL athletes and even an Olympic gold medalist. Before the Super Bowl this year, Larke was contacted by the agent of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Golden Tate, to do a promotional feature of the app but had to turn it down due to money and time

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fessional interview attire for both men and women. Rachel Conrad, and employer relations specialist, said having the different clothing options will help students understand how to dress in different environments. “This event has grown every year,” Conrad said. “We have revamped the program and made it more of a networking mocktail party and eliminated the panel of recruiters we’ve had in the past.” Glenn said the event will be more helpful to students because of the quick feedback they will get. “What makes this event unique is that students will receive instant feedback about their pitch instead of learning the basics and the developing and practicing it on their own,” Glenn said. For more information about the mocktail event, visit https://careerservices. wvu.edu/events/mocktailparty-fashion-show. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Depp receives honors at makeup, hair awards LOS ANGELES (AP) — In an awards season that seems to have a ceremony for every facet of filmmaking, the Make-up and Hair Stylists Guild awards returned after a 10-year hiatus with an award for Johnny Depp. The actor received the first ever distinguished artisan award for his work in films like “Edward Scissorhands,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Alice in Wonderland.” Depp’s honor was presented by his long-time collaborator and makeup artist Joel Harlow, who is nominated for an Academy Award this year for makeup in “The Lone Ranger.” Depp also starred in the film. “This is a great honor, but glancing up at the screen I realize what a ridiculous thing I’ve done,” joked Depp while accepting his trophy after clips of his work were shown at Paramount Studios theatre on Saturday evening. “I mean seriously, why

do they still give me jobs?” he added. “I’ve done a lot of things...I should probably apologize for a few, but I won’t.” Praising the work of the makeup artists who’ve helped him “find the root of each character,” the softspoken actor said he liked when his face was molded in “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” “I found, oddly, that I liked being encased in all of that stuff,” he said. “I try something different each time as an actor with the amazing help of makeup artists who have made my whole career.” Resembling the boozy party that is the Golden Globes rather than the formal Oscars, the makeup and hair stylists awards, which honors the best in the business from film to television, was a reunion for the behind-the-scenes artists. Squeals echoed throughout the auditorium as artists with multi-colored

hair and thick cat-eye style makeup hugged and kissed. “It’s our circle or little family’s time to celebrate,” said Harlow prior to the ceremony. As an ode to visual effects, a woman painted white and dressed in white stood in the lobby balancing a large headpiece made of flowers as she was lit by green lights. Host Tom Arnold later joked she looked “edible, like a big white cake.” There to present the award for best contemporary hair styling to the stylists for “Lee Daniels’ the Butler,” best supporting actress Oscar nominee June Squibb called the green lighting “wild.” Turns out she loves the color. She’s even asked Tadashi Shoji to make her a green dress for Oscar night. “I’ve seen a sketch and it’s wonderful!” she added. Some of the evening’s other awards went to Oscar nominees “Jackass Pres-

ents: Bad Grandpa” for best special makeup effects and “Dallas Buyers Club” for best period and/or character makeup, while best contemporary hair styling in a television series went to “The Voice.” Makeup artist Dick Smith and hairstylist Gail Ryan received lifetime achievement awards. Jane Lynch, Ed Asner, Johnny Knoxville, Nicollette Sheridan and Melissa Leo were among the presenters at the charming awards show that even included the engagement of a gay couple. “Just have fun, that’s all this is about,” said Sue Cabral-Ebert, president of the Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild. “It’s not brain surgery.” Could a gaffers and grips gala be next? “You should see the electrical staff’s awards,” joked Arnold. “It’s madness!” The Oscar ceremony will take place March 2.

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Shane Copland and Dave Beck, two talented comedians, graced the Hatfields stage Thursday night for WVUp All Night’s weekly comedy show. Copland brought a funny everyman opening act to the stage. His topics covered everything from amateur porn to the DARE program, being left out of sex education in school and his expectations for America after moving from Canada. One of Copland’s greatest strengths was interacting with the audience. A rather good moment was when he found out one audience member was a petroleum engineering student. Knowing this information, Copland proceeded to ask if he meant like petroleum jelly, to use as lube. The audience members, even the ones being picked on, loved this moment. Since Beck was called in late and had to drive through the snow to arrive in Morgantown early in the morning, he opened with an incredibly relatable topic – the terrible snow and ice, and crappy quality of Morgantown’s roads. He proceeded to talk briefly about marriage issues, like how you can’t buy your wife sexually suggestive kneepads, before moving on to a hilarious bit about physical punishment as a child. Beck spoke for a while about his dad, sharing funny stories and observa-

tions about generation differences with the audience. I was surprised to learn later the dad portions of his show were completely ad-libbed. I was able to speak with both comedians after the show, and they are both personable men. Copeland was originally in advertising but decided to give it up to become a touring comedian. Beck was the quietest kid in school, but came out of his shell when he began working at a restaurant. He took up comedy on a dare

from a friend. Copland said his favorite part of doing stand-up comedy is the immediate feedback he gets. Shane said he views himself as more of a writer, a field where finding out if something you did is good is often a long and laborious process. By doing standup he can write something and immediately test it out. Beck said he likes to travel and meet people, however, his favorite aspect of it is the challenge. Out of 8,000 shows, he has

only ever been personally satisfied with 8. Although he has said he had good shows, there is always room to improve, and he notices errors he makes the audience might not pick up on. For more information on the comedians, visit their websites at http://shanecopland.com and http:// verbalstuntman.com. The Mountaineer Comedy Club is free Thursdays at 9 p.m. at Hatfields. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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As an instructor for Underground Comedy School, it’s my job to help you explore ideas, generate material and sharpen funny concepts into jokes that will make a room full of strangers laugh. I will be on West Virginia University’s campus to help interested students build a 5-7 minute act. In my previous article, I discussed how to find funny premises for material. As a stand-up comedian, if you wait for inspiration to hit you, then your comedian journey is going to be very slow and frustrating. If you land that dream job of writing for Jon Stewart or want to be the next Louis CK, writing a new hour of material each year, then you’ll need a combination of discipline and an ability to explore ideas in order to “find the funny” in unsuspecting places. Joke writing is a numbers game. To have 10 funny jokes, you have to write 100. In this article I will explore the subject of discovering more material potentially funny enough to include in a stand-up routine. A lot of material comes from random things you hear or see that strike you as funny. For a full day, listen to people’s casual conversations, and see if they say anything that sounds funny or strange – in or out of context. Most stand-ups work several jobs while trying to hone their craft. A lot of the jobs suck. Good. There’s comedy in that drudgery. Mike Rowe has made a fortune doing “Dirty Jobs.” Why? Because we love to hear about other

people’s misery. Share your misery with us. It’s a safe bet that everyone in your audience has had a bad job – maybe even the same one you have. Instant bond. If by chance you have folks in the audience who have not had bad jobs, like trust fund babies, or big fat liars, they will enjoy laughing at your pain. Everybody wins. Try this. Write down everything you can think of about your job – what you do, where you do it, who you work with. What do you hate about it? Love about it? What’s hard about it? Any weird encounters with customers or coworkers? Any secrets you can share? People love being let in on secrets. A previous student who worked as a gas station attendant came up with this: “My favorite part was filling up the bags of ice since I didn’t have to talk to anyone. I cringed when I saw someone I knew from high school. I hated waking up at 3:30 a.m. Once I got in trouble for singing the National Anthem once as the lights were turning on over the pumps.” In the writing workshop, we will discuss even more ways to generate material based on your personality. You always make the call on what material you throw away and decide to share with an audience. Underground Comedy School will be Thursday in the Mountaineer Room from 1-7 p.m. The Last Comic Standing comedy competition will take place Friday in the food court of the Mountainlair starting at 9 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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The endangered communities of Southern W.Va. ALYSSA PLUCHINO COLUMNIST

In June 2013, the New York Times released the short video documentary “West Virginia, Still Home,” which explores the history of McDowell County, W.Va. McDowell County is located at the southern tip of West Virginia, bordering Kentucky. The once thriving county is now one of the

most economically challenged areas in the state. “We’re like the backyard of the nation, southern W.Va,” said Marsha Timpson, one of film’s interviewees. “The front yard is for looks. You got your pretty flowers, and your pretty bushes – that’s what you want people to see. You don’t want them to see your backyard, that’s where you keep your dog house, your hoe and your shovel because that is where all the

work is done.” When the coal industry was thriving, McDowell County was a land of promise and prosperity, but those days are long gone. As the coal industry continues to dry up, the community deteriorates, dwindling from a population of nearly 100,000 residents to a mere 22,000 today. According to the film, one in three counties in the U.S is dying because more people are leaving than staying. It is not just McDow-

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Derek Jeter, the legendary New York Yankee shortstop, announced on his Facebook page Wednesday that the 2014 season will be his last. “So it was really months ago when I realized that this season would likely be my last. As I came to this conclusion and shared it with my friends and family, they all told me to hold off saying anything until I was absolutely 100 percent sure,” Jeter said. “And the thing is, I could not be more sure. I know it in my heart. The 2014 season will be my last year playing professional baseball.” Jeter, who spent his entire career with the Yankees, has five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, along with his five World Series rings. The Yankees, who have been on top of baseball since Jeter arrived, have dealt with many of their superstars retiring the last couple of years. They’ve seen legends such as Jorge Posada, Andy Pettite and Mariano Rivera leave the game for retirement. But Jeter is different than those players and anyone else who have played in the MLB. Jeter has a total of 3,316 hits, .312 career batting average and 256 homeruns. He will go down as the greatest shortstop the

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Many communities in Southern West Virginia – the center of coal production less than a century ago – are on the verge of vanishing. forced many residents to from Wyoming County flee and never look back. don’t have much, but they With few employment would give you everything opportunities and land re- they have if you needed it. sources to rely on, it looks People who are unfamiliar like the community will with the area need to realize ever return to what it once that it’s not a place of uneducated hillbillies and drug was. “Wyoming County is a addicts, as media would great place with incredibly have you believe. It’s a great good people. The majority place with great people that of my childhood was spent has fallen on hard times.” with my grandparents in Although the commuPierpont, a tiny place in Wy- nity may not offer its resioming County on your way dents the lifestyle it could to Mullens. It was the best generations ago, it is a place time of my life,” said Aly- of great pride. It is a land of sia Chandler, a 21-year-old humble beginnings and interviewee. “It is a place a place where people are where everyone knows ev- raised to help one another. eryone. People always look Wyoming County has a out for one another, and it unique culture truly emhas an amazing sense of bodying the core morals hucommunity that lingers long manity thrives upon – qualafter people leave. No mat- ities that are hard to come ter what, Wyoming County by today. is always their home. “Many of the people daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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The King of Baseball

game has ever seen. “In the 21-plus years in which I have served as commissioner, Major League Baseball has had no finer ambassador than Derek Jeter,” said Bud Selig, commissioner of MLB. “Since his championship rookie season, Derek has represented all the best of the national pastime on and off the field. He is one of the most accomplished and memorable players of his or any era.” Jeter is the blueprint for what a professional baseball player desires to become. Playing in the biggest media market in the country, and with monumental pressure to win, Jeter wasn’t just good – he was great. He demonstrated how to manage an All-Star life on the field and off of it. In an era when baseball players are repeatedly testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, and getting arrested, Jeter managed to avoid all of the celebrity temptations and remained straightminded and low-key. “I will remember it all: the cheers, the boos, every win, every loss, all the plane trips, the bus rides, the clubhouses, the walks through the tunnel and every drive to and from the Bronx,” Jeter said. “I have achieved almost every personal and professional goal I have set. I have gotten the very most out of my life playing baseball, and I have absolutely no regrets.” Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, love or hate the

ell County that is at risk for extinction. A majority of southern W.Va. is facing a similar fate, and the economy is not entirely to blame. Like its neighbor, Wyoming County was one of the wealthiest counties in the nation with the 10th highest coal production. Fifty years ago, it was the perfect area to raise a family, jobs were plentiful and opportunity seemed to be knocking at every door. However, the remnants of such a time can only be found within the memories of previous generations and towns like Mullens, Pineville and Oceana now resemble the ghostly remains of an abandoned shipwreck. Aside from the effects of the diminishing coal industry, Wyoming County has truly fallen victim to its environment. From 2002-2010, Wyoming County endured 10 violent storms was declared a presidential major disaster or a state of emergency. The area was even mildly affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Issues of flooding, mudslides and landslides became an annual occurrence, and countless businesses, homes and landmarks fell victim to mother nature’s vicious outbursts. The area is so prone to flooding, it is nearly impossible for residents to obtain any sort of flooding insurance. These conditions have

Yankees, you have to appreciate who Jeter is, and what he has done throughout his career. There are very few athletes who leave such an imprint on their sport before or after their career is over. In basketball there was Magic, Jordan and Bird and the NFL had figures like Namath, Montana and Rice. Now baseball has had its own great in Jeter, and we should all embrace his final year as what it truly is: special. When his former teammate Mariano Rivera told everyone he was retiring before 2013, every stadium he went honored and gave his farewell gifts. This year, teams will have an even greater honor in presenting “The Captain” something worthy of his career accomplishments. For a player who made his name and career when the moment was greatness, watching Jeter play was a tremendous honor. Every young athlete in the world, no matter what sport they play, should admire and want to be everything Jeter is. No one has gone through his or her career with a greater attitude and approach to the game and everything that comes with it. This year the MLB will send off an all-time great, and we should all be thankful for what he has brought to America’s long pastime. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Almost a year ago, construction began on University Place apartments in Sunnyside. When the plans to build a new apartment building in the middle of town were announced, students and community members were outraged. They were upset the historic houses were being torn down. They were upset people were being forced out of the apartments and homes. They were upset construction would create more traffic in the area. But are the benefits greater than the costs? Most of the demolished houses were no longer structurally sound or close to condemnation. According to David Martinelli, owner of Paradigm Development Group, the water drainage system was completely outdated and contributed to much of the flooding problem in Sunnyside. To comply with building codes, the construction company replaced the entire system, and the developers even created a water filtration system to recycle collected rainwater. Sunnyside has always been known as a party-heavy area, and the site for numerous couch burning and riots. The parties may have been fun, but people in the area throwing beer bottles at the police officers trying to tame the widespread com-

motion were not. University Place apartments may be the answer to fully revitalizing Sunnyside. Instead of being party central, it can become a fun safe haven for members of the WVU community. The apartment complex could also provide a much-needed boost to the local economy. It will house a grocery store, tanning salon and sports bar, all of which will be open to the public. Another upside to University Place will be the increased security in the area. The developers have created a walkway that will create a shortcut to the Downtown Campus that will cut down on the amount of foot traffic through the streets. These walkways will be lit 24/7, making residents feel more safe as they walk to and from classes and downtown Morgantown. The building itself will feature a fulltime, round-the-clock security guard, and visitors will need to sign in. This may be an inconvenience for some but may ultimately prevent nonresidents from coming inside and threatening the safety of the students. Time will tell how much follow-through these promises will have, but whatever happens, Sunnyside will be leaps and bounds from the dump it once was. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

This illustration shows what University Place will look like from University Avenue when completed this fall.

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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR Born today This year you evolve and grow in a new way. At times you might feel as if you do not have a choice. If you feel that way, stop and rethink your alternatives. Brainstorm more often with people who do not think like you. Seek to achieve your goals. If you are single, you will meet many people. Come summer, the possibility of meeting someone of significance is likely. Do not commit unless you are sure of your choice. ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You will accomplish more in the morning. In the evening, random calls and perhaps a visit with a loved one could take priority. Your instincts about a situation could be off. Someone might point you in the

wrong direction. Tonight: Make nice, and invite others to dinner. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HH Dive into a dynamic problem. You will enjoy the brainstorming involved with heading in a new direction. You could find that someone is dealing with a level of discomfort during this process. Tonight: Remember that you’re not always comfortable with change, either. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You will clear up a problem only after you detach and look at the big picture. At that point, the solution will permit resolution in an amiable manner. Once the air is cleared, you can direct your energy in a different direction. Tonight: Live life to the fullest. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH

Listen to your sixth sense when speaking with a close loved one. There might be a lot more going on than meets the eye. This person might not be able to share what the issue is. Give him or her space to work it out. Tonight: In the thick of the moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might be concerned with a financial matter that needs to be handled immediately. Your domestic life could point to a different direction and a new possibility. Listen to feedback, and make a decision accordingly. Tonight: Reach out to a favorite person. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel strongly about a certain matter, so don’t hesitate to let others know where you are coming from. Keep a personal matter quiet,

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‘The Vagina Monologues’ combat negative stigmas

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One of the performers during ‘The Vagina Monologues’ recites the different names given to vaginas in different areas.

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“The Vagina Monologues,” a series of interviews with women presented in a monologue format, was performed this weekend at West Virginia University to celebrate vaginas. The production was put on in part by the WVU Gender Equality Movement with V-Day, a global activist organization that opposes violence against women and girls. This organization aims to stop violence including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation and sex slavery. To date, V-Day has raised more than $90 million and has reached more than 300 million people.

Originally written by Eve Ensler in 1996, the monologues were created after interviewing hundreds of women about their views on sex, relationships and violence. Ensler took these collective responses and complied them, with a touch of artistic finesse, into the script of “The Vagina Monologues.” In regard to the performance of the play, the duration and content vary. Each year, some monologues are scrapped and new ones relevant to current issues are added. Each monologue acts as its own separate story and has its own theme. The first monologue, “Hair,” is told from the point of view of a married woman whose husband only finds her attractive when she is

clean shaven. The woman doesn’t feel comfortable with this request and refuses to shave. Her husband eventually cheats on her, and during couples therapy, he blames it on her unwillingness to shave. The next monologue, “The Flood,” was inspired by a conversation with an elderly woman from New York who had never actually looked at her vagina despite her many years of having one. Before the workshop she hadn’t know how to locate her clitoris. Another, “The Vagina Workshop,” features a woman discussing how she always felt as if her vagina was a separate entity – something attached but not quite her. She also had difficulties having an orgasm,

although she would randomly get some from dayto-day activities, she never gave herself one. Other monologues touched on more serious issues such as genital mutilation, rape and sex slavery and a few less serious made jokes about tampons, gynecologist appointments and masturbation. The final monologue was titled, “I Was There in the Room.” This was written directly from Eve Ensler’s point of view as she watched the birth of her granddaughter. She describes the power, gore and glory of the vagina. She humorously said she watched it transform from a “shy sexual hole” to a “giant archeological dig.” Overall, “The Vagina

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Isabelle Shepherd recites ‘My Vagina Is My Village’ Friday night. Monologues” covered many current and past female issues regarding the bodily organ many will never speak of due to the stigmas of society. “The Vagina Mono-

logues” bring taboo topics to life and remind everyone vagina’s are not something to be forgotten. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Terry Henderson helps Eron Harris up during West Virginia’s win over Iowa State Feb. 10.

West Virginia unable to deal with Texas’ size, record drops to 15-11 after 88-71 loss on road to Longhorns by doug walp sports writer @dougwalp

No. 19 Texas cruised by the West Virginia men’s basketball team 88-71 Saturday night in Austin, Texas, sweeping the regular season series between the relatively new conference opponents. Sophomore guard Eron Harris led all scorers with 21 points, but was just 5-15 from the field. Juwan Staten (14), Nathan Adrian (12), Gary Browne (10) and Terry Henderson (10) also reached double figures Saturday night, although the Mountaineers shot less than 40 percent from the floor collectively. “I just don’t think we had the night we wanted to have,” Harris said. “I think they just

had a good night, and we just didn’t. Couldn’t hit any shots, couldn’t get nothing going.” Felix Javan led the Longhorns with 18 points, while Cameron Ridley (17), Isaiah Taylor (14), Demarcus Holland (11) and Jonathan Holmes (11) rounded out Texas’ double-figure scorers. As a team, Texas shot a season-high 57.9 percent. “From what I’ve seen, they (Texas) just win,” said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. “That’s what it’s about. This isn’t gymnastics or diving. There’s no style points, you just try to put the ball in the goal more than the other team does.” There was also a stark contrast in the two team’s rebounding numbers for the second time this season. In

fact, in just two games this year Texas (20-5, 9-3 Big 12) has outrebounded WVU (1511, 7-6) 90-56. The Longhorns also outscored WVU 46-14 in the paint Saturday. “I think it’s their inside presence,” Harris said. “They’ve got two humongous guys in there. They’re experienced, and that’s just hard to stop. That size in there is hard to stop. Size and skill, together.” The game actually began well enough for WVU, as the Mountaineers battled to remain close for the first 10 minutes of the opening half. Henderson even completed a rare four-point play that had West Virginia up 14-11 with 11:28 remaining in the first half.

But Texas responded with a 17-2 run for the game’s next five and a half minutes to seize control. “We have to be more resilient,” Huggins said. “Things don’t go your way, you don’t stop playing. You play harder.” After going into the intermission trailing 40-29, West Virginia opened up the second half with a 5-0 run to trim the Longhorns lead back to six. But Texas fought back with an 8-0 run of it’s own, pushing its margin back 14 points. “I think we just need to learn to play through adversity,” Staten said. “I think when everything is going great, we tend to get a lot more loose balls. We tend to make a couple more box-outs.

“But when we’re faced with adversity sometimes we don’t really respond the way that we’re supposed to. That’s something that Coach (Huggins) is staying on us about, something that I as a leader has to stay on the team about. Eron (Harris), Terry (Henderson), we gotta really help these young guys through it.” The 17-point defeat, WVU’s largest losing margin of the season, also likely moves the Mountaineers to the outside of the NCAA tournament bubble, looking in. West Virginia was previously one of ESPN’s Joe Lunardi’s “Last Four In” before the Saturday’s game. And now, with no games until Saturday, the Mountaineers have to wait an entire week before getting back

on the floor again to try to increase their postseason stock. “You can look at it two ways. You can look at it and say it’s going to be a long week, hang your head, feel sorry for yourself, or you can use this week to get better,” Staten said. “You can look at film, get in the gym, shoot the ball and prepare for the next game. Make sure we go out there next game and do everything that we need to do to succeed. That’s the way I’m looking at it.” West Virginia will have its next chance to move back onto the right side of the NCAA bubble when it takes on the Baylor Bears Saturday afternoon at the WVU Coliseum at 1:30 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

WVU salvages one of three games on opening weekend by connor murray associate sports editor @connorkmurray

West Virginia took No. 14 Louisville to the brink Friday before seeing its opening day upset bid fall short, losing 7-6 in ten innings. Junior left-handed pitcher Harrison Musgrave cruised through the first four innings but faltered in the fifth and sixth. Musgrave left the game after 5.1 innings of work, giving up four hits and four runs, three of which were earned, and striking out seven hitters.

The Mountaineers led Louisville 6-4 after seven innings, but the Cardinals struck for two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to tie the game. Neither team scored in the ninth inning, which sent the game to extra innings. Senior left fielder Jeff Gardner hit a walk-off home run off West Virginia’s Corey Walter to send Louisville home with a season-opening 7-6 victory in the bottom of the tenth inning. Senior first baseman Ryan McBroom kicked off his final season in a West Virginia

uniform with a bang, going 3-for-5 at the plate with a home run and three RBIs in the losing effort. “I was really proud of our guys and how they came out today,” said head coach Randy Mazey. “We came out aggressive at the plate. Harrison (Musgrave) really battled on the mound.” Mazey said he was impressed with the way his team fought against a top-15 opponent. “(Louisville) is not down at all from (2013). It’s a really good team, and I thought if

you were a fan or if you were anybody watching this game, those were two pretty evenly matched teams,” Mazey said. A fresh face took the mound for West Virginia against Delaware Saturday. Redshirt junior Sean Carley pitched six innings, struck out five batters and gave up just two hits in his first start since sitting out all of the 2013 season due to NCAA transfer rules. Carley left the game with a 1-0 lead after six innings, but the bullpen wasn’t able to hold the lead. The Blue Hens

scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning and didn’t relinquish the lead since that point. After dropping their first two games of the weekend, the Mountaineers avoided a winless road trip and bounced back in a big way Sunday. Junior pitcher John Means took the mound for West Virginia Sunday against The Citadel. The left-hander pitched six innings and gave up one earned run on five hits while striking out three batters in the Mountaineers’ 10-2 win.

West Virginia’s offense was able to do some damage with the long ball Sunday, as catcher Cam O’Brien and McBroom each had a home run in the victory. Junior second baseman Billy Fleming went 4-for-5 from the plate and stole two bases for the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers continue their season opening road trip when they travel to take on the San Diego State Aztecs for a three-game series starting Saturday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU made events special over weekend I noticed something this past weekend while visiting the Coliseum. After all, it is my home away from home during these winter months. There were two events that couldn’t have been run any better by the University. I was impressed and doubt I’m the only one. Friday night was the annual “Beauty & the Beast” event. It featured the West Virginia gymnastics team and wrestling team competing simultaneously. Despite the gymnastics team owning about twothirds of the floor space offered by the Coliseum, both teams shined on the evening. The gymnastics team defeated rival Pitt, then walked over as a team to watch the wrestling team complete its dismantling of Clarion University on the mat. It was easily the most unique athletic event I’ve been a part of here at WVU. The good news is, based on the attendance, a large amount of people enjoyed their Valentine’s Day evening with the two squads. The University went allout in attempting to make this event – in its third year – continue to be a hit. There were even extra mascots accompanying the Mountaineer on this night based on the Disney movie that shares the event’s name. Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum held another special event that was brilliant. The women’s basketball team played in its annual “Play 4 Kay” game. The game has been a regular among women’s college basketball programs for years now. It was the hoops version of breast cancer awareness. Not only were the Nike uniforms and accessories a hit, but the fans – a crowd of 6,161, by the way – received several keepsakes for attending. Pink shirts, towels and glow sticks were all present at this grand event that painted the Coliseum pink. I’ve been to several of these types of games over the years, but the 2014 edition from this past weekend may have been the most successful. WVU enjoyed a narrow win over visiting TCU, who also wore pink Sunday. The events from this weekend really showcased a different side of the university and the fans who attend the functions. A positive light shined brightly over everyone who participated during the weekend. Before experiencing the Beauty & the Beast event and another Play 4 Kay basketball game, the best promotion I’ve ever seen West Virginia pull off was the debut of the “Stripe the Stadium” football game in 2012 against Baylor. The image of Milan Puskar Stadium that day will forever be iconic with the program, university and state of West Virginia. These things may be little, but I noticed and appreciated the great effort of these awesome promotions. The University should keep up the good work and create a springtime activity that can be the next special event for fans to enjoy. So from me and the others at the Coliseum this weekend, a round of applause is in effect for the University athletic promotions staff. Job well done. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU edges Pitt Friday night by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University gymnastics team took advantage of the seventh-largest gymnastics crowd in the WVU Coliseum’s history Friday night as they defeated rival Pittsburgh by a close margin of 194.45-194.125. The Mountaineers (5-4, 0-1 Big 12) turned in excellent performances on the vault, bars and floor routines to earn the victory in the team’s annual “Beauty & the Beast” meet. “Our fans had a lot of energy tonight, and we fed off that,” said WVU head coach Jason Butts in an interview with WVUsports.com. “We know there were some weather concerns, so we’re happy everyone made the extra effort to spend Valentine’s Day with us.” Sophomore Jaida Lawrence got the night started for the Mountaineers on vault, finishing first with a

score of 9.85. Senior Hope Sloanhoffer followed with a score of 9.825, good enough for second, while freshman Nicolette Swoboda tied for third with a score of 9.8. With vault becoming somewhat of a weak spot for the Mountaineers in recent weeks, senior Erica Smith stepped in and made her debut on the event, scoring a clutch 9.725, helping the team turn in a season-best score of 48.95. “I was absolutely thrilled with vault tonight,” Butts said. “That was a lineup we struggled with last week. I challenged the team to step up and fill the holes, and I think we solidified that lineup tonight. Really, I can’t say enough about that performance.” Freshman Alexa Goldberg once again anchored the bars routine for the Mountaineers, winning the event with a score of 9.825. Sloanhoffer finished second with a score of 9.8, while Smith and Swoboda

tied for fourth. “While we were solid on bars, we need to improve our handstands and landings,” Butts said. “The technique is there. We just need to polish the routines.” The Mountaineers capped off the night with a solid showing on the floor routine, as Sloanhoffer, junior Dayah Haley and freshman Mackenzie Myers finished tied for first, all scoring 9.8. “There was great fight on floor tonight,” Butts said. “Pitt was here and in the hunt for a win, and I knew they wouldn’t go down without a fight. This was our most solid floor of the year.” WVU will compete against some of the best teams in the nation next weekend, as the team prepares to face No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 5 Alabama and No. 8 Michigan at The Perfect 10 Challenge Friday in Oklahoma City, Okla. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

women’s tennis

WVU falls to Richmond, ODU by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University women’s tennis team fell to the University of Richmond, 4-1, Friday and 6-1 to Old Dominion University Saturday. Both matches were held in Norfolk, Va. WVU head coach Miha Lisac said he knew the freshmen tandem of United Kingdom native Oana Manole and Slovenian native Kaja Mrgole would be two key players to this Mountaineers squad, but they have quickly risen to the top to lead this team in multiple categories early on this spring season. “The goals for freshmen or anyone else haven’t really changed, as we are always stressing the process of getting better and growing closer as a team,” Lisac said.

These two young ladies have shown their growth throughout the season and in singles play Friday, Mrgole was the sole star of this Mountaineer squad. She opened up for WVU at the No. 1 position for the first time this spring, downing Melissa Kandinata, (60, 6-3), for her fourth on the spring season. At the No. 4 position, Irinka Toidze fell to Richmond’s Katya Salas, 6-4, 6-3. Vivian Tsui dropped the final singles match of the day to Brittany Boys, 6-0, 6-2. In doubles play Friday, the Mountaineers (1-5) duo of sophomores Toidze and Tsui dropped their sets to the Spiders’ tandem of Boys and Melissa Kandinata, 6-4. Against ODU Saturday, the Mountaineers duo of Chahal and Tsui, teaming up for the first time this season, fell to the Monarchs’ In-

grid Vojcinakova and Marijana Novakovic, 8-1. In singles, Old Dominion dominated as it took four of the five matches played. At No. 1 singles, Mrgole could not find the success she had Friday as she attempted to come back in the second set with a 6-0 victory, but not before dropping the first set to Nikol Hristova, 4-6. Mrgole stumbled in the tiebreaker, 10-7, losing her second match of the spring. Manole was the lone star for the Mountaineers Saturday as she earned her third singles victory of the season with a win over the Monarchs’ Ivana Vukovic, 10-3, in a tiebreaker. The Mountaineers are back in action Saturday at the Ridgeview Racquet Club in Morgantown against Buffalo at 1 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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women’s basketball

No. 13 West Virginia holds on to top Horned Frogs by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

In front of the 10th-largest crowd in West Virginia women’s basketball history, the Mountaineers found themselves in early trouble again. Similar to the game in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, West Virginia (22-3, 11-2 Big 12) trailed by double digits in the opening minutes of Sunday’s game against TCU (14-11, 5-8 Big 12), but staged a comeback for a 61-57 win. For WVU head coach Mike Carey, the comeback came from more energy and better ball movement in the second half. “In the second half, I thought we came out with a lot more energy, but I thought it was a good team victory. TCU is a tough matchup. They are not an easy team to play,” Carey said. “We got back in the game with defense.”

Missed shots from the Mountaineers turned into early opportunities for the Lady Horned Frogs. TCU guards Zahna Medley and Donielle Breaux combined for 10 points off West Virginia misses. With shots not falling from the field, West Virginia had to create its own opportunities to put points on the board. WVU forced nine turnovers from TCU, which resulted in six fast break points. Despite trailing by 13 at the end of the first half, the Mountaineers were able to put themselves in a position to come back by cutting the lead down to one by the time the halftime buzzer sounded. With the game on the line, West Virginia got help from an unexpected player. With two minutes left in regulation, junior guard Linda Stepney drove to the baseline for a layup to put her team up by three. Stepney took advantage of the space her TCU defender

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Christal Caldwell brings the ball up the floor against TCU. gave, which is something that she wouldn’t have done in the 2012-13 season. “I don’t know if she would have taken that shot (in 2013). She has grown a lot as a player and has started to learn from us,”

said senior guard Christal Caldwell. “We know she can make those plays, and we just need her to start believing that too.” Caldwell struggled in the first half just like most of her teammates, but hit a

clutch 3-pointer with 5:25 left to put her team up by five. “You have to keep telling yourself, you’re going to eventually hit a shot,” Caldwell said. “We all stepped up and hit some big shots at the right time.” Caldwell finished the game with 14 points and three steals. Senior center Asya Bussie had game-highs in points in minutes with 16 and 39, respectively. With Bussie playing extended minutes, it is expected for her give out some fouls. That was not the case Sunday when Bussie totaled only one foul, which made TCU’s head coach Jeff Mittie’s gameplan harder to execute. “I think she is the most physical center and is consistent every game. We weren’t able to get anything going against in her the offensive zone. When she plays 39 minutes, it’s going to be hard for anyone

to beat them,” Mittie said. With a couple of made free throws, the Mountaineers were able to clinch their fifth victory in a row. Even with a victory, Carey and his team know they cannot keep putting themselves in early holes. Carey said he fears they will not be able to stage the same kind of comeback against the better teams in the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments. “I told them after the game that we need to stop doing this. When it’s tournament play, we won’t be able to come back against those teams. We need to find a way to play for 40 minutes,” Carey said. West Virginia will have to string together a complete game as No. 12 Oklahoma State will arrive in Morgantown for a Wednesday night matchup. The two teams will battle for the No. 2 spot in the Big 12 Conference. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU dominates Clarion, falls to Ohio over weekend by nicole curtin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University wrestling team finished their home schedule Friday night beating Clarion University 28-7 at the “Beauty & the Beast” event. Following that win they lost to Ohio University yesterday afternoon, 26-19. The match started off well with four wins over Clarion and WVU head coach Craig Turnbull said he was pleased with the team’s performance. “It’s nice to take a good team win, and we started the match well and got a really good performance out of our lightweights,” he said. Senior No. 15 141-pound Colin Johnston earned his 15th dual match win of the season over Tyler Bedelyon. Johnston beat Bedelyon 10-2 by major decision. Johnston said he thought the match went well. “I performed like I wanted to. I could have scored some more points but it happens,”

he said. At 149 pounds, junior Mike Morales extended his win streak to four with a win over Justin Arthur Friday night. Morales had a takedown in the first period and returned with two more in the third period, winning the match with an 11-4 decision. He came back Sunday afternoon with another 6-4 decision over Tywan Claxton. Friday night, 174-pound sophomore Bubba Scheffel won his 27th match of the season, beating Ryan Darch 6-4. Scheffel earned his 15th pin of the season with a victory over Marshal Willet Sunday in Ohio. At 184 pounds, senior Mac Mancuso beat Dustin Conti in sudden victory with a threepoint nearfall Friday night, and lost on Sunday to Ryan Garringer by decision 8-6. The Mountaineers finish up their regular season Saturday night at Edinboro University at 7 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Senior Colin Johnston tries to get Clarion’s Tyler Bedelyon in a submission Friday night in the Coliseum

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No. 1 Syracuse survives upset scare against NC State SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse’s streak lives on – barely. With their key players struggling, the top-ranked Orange used their defense to remain unbeaten, edging North Carolina State 56-55 on C.J. Fair’s layup with 6.7 seconds left Saturday night. Rakeem Chr istmas started the winning sequence with a steal in the lane off a trap in the left corner, and Fair finished it with a layup in transition. “We got out of it by making a good play at the end,” Orange coach Jim Boeheim said. “We were able to make some good plays finally at the end, and one big play.” The start of the game was pushed back four hours because of a snowstorm that wreaked havoc along the eastern seaboard. N.C. State did not land in Syracuse until Saturday afternoon. The team’s Twitter account announced the

Wolfpack’s arrival at 3:07 p.m., seven minutes later than the original scheduled tip-off. It turned out to be worth the wait, tight all the way through a frantic finish full of missed opportunities. “They’re terrific,” N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried said. “Obviously, when you have a year like they’re having, when you’re undefeated you’re going to have some close ones, some notso-close ones. We just tried to prepare for them as best we could and I thought our guys did a great job.” Ralston Turner missed a 3 for N.C. State with 2:45 left with Syracuse clinging to a one-point lead, and then Fair was off on a hook driving across the lane. After N.C. State’s Anthony Barber hit the side of the backboard with a baseline jumper, Jerami Grant missed a spinning drive in the lane for Syracuse.

Freshman point guard Tyler Ennis, so cool and collected all year, then showed he’s human, fouling Turner while shooting a 3, and he made all three free throws to give the Wolfpack a 5553 lead with 62 seconds left. Fair sank 1 of 2 foul shots with 41.4 seconds remaining and N.C. State’s Desmond Lee then lost the ball out of bounds when he was double-teamed at midcourt. Ennis negated that turnover with a charge with 14.7 seconds left, but the Wolfpack couldn’t close it out. Wolfpack star T.J. Warren was fouled in the back by Trevor Cooney and his shot went in, but the basket was waved off. The referees ruled the infraction occurred before the shot, forcing N.C. State to inbound the ball and setting up the winning trap in the corner. “That should have counted,” Gottfried said.

“That was a made basket to put us up three with T.J. going to the line to go up four. That changed things.” Christmas had 14 points and set career highs with 12 rebounds and seven blocks as Syracuse earned its 10th single-digit win despite shooting 35.2 percent. Grant had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Fair scored 11 points on 5-of-16 shooting. “We keep our composure all the time,” Christmas said. “We don’t let anything get to us.” After Fair’s winning layup, Warren missed from the top of the key on one last try for N.C. State. Warren finished with 23 points, Kyle Washington had 14 and Turner 13 for the Wolfpack. Despite its torrid season, Syracuse (25-0, 12-0) is clinging to a half-game lead over Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Or-

ange’s start is the third-best in ACC history, behind only North Carolina State (27-0) in 1973 and North Carolina (32-0) in 1957. North Carolina State (169, 6-6) was looking for its seventh win over the nation’s No. 1 team. It got its last one just over a year ago, beating Duke 84-76. The Wolfpack, who had won five of six, shot 39 percent (22 of 56) from the field. Syracuse was coming off a dramatic last-second victory at No. 25 Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Ennis hit a 3-pointer from 35 feet as time expired to lift the Orange to a 58-56 road win. But the hostile Carrier Dome crowd of 31,572 didn’t seem to faze the Wolfpack, who used Warren’s big effort to hang right with Syracuse. He scored six straight points to start the second half and Washington’s hook in the lane

gave N.C. State a 34-30 lead. Syracuse tied it at 34 on a slam by Christmas off an air ball by Fair from the right corner, and foul trouble on the Wolfpack hurt their chances. Grant’s follow off a miss by Christmas gave Syracuse its first lead of the second half at 40-39 with 9:19 left. There were seven ties and seven lead changes in the opening half, and the Wolfpack had the biggest advantage at 26-22 after a driving backdoor layup by Warren. A spinning drive through the lane and layup by Fair and a fast-break dunk by Cooney off a Wolfpack turnover in the closing 2:11 made it 26-26 at the break. It was Syracuse’s fourth crowd of more than 30,000 this season. That’s the most in any single season since Syracuse had six Carrier Dome crowds of more than 30,000 in 1990-91.

Maryland’s upset hopes fall short at No. 8 Duke DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Maryland had two chances in the final seconds to walk out of Cameron Indoor Stadium with a win one last time. Jabari Parker blocked the first one. Coach Mark Turgeon blamed the second on “the Duke gods.” The Terrapins’ final scheduled visit to Cameron ended in hard-to-swallow fashion Saturday night, a 69-67 loss to the eighth-ranked Blue Devils. Jake Layman scored 18 points for Maryland (14-12, 6-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) and Dez Wells – who just about single-handedly beat Duke by scoring 30 in last year’s ACC quarterfinals – had all 17 of his points in the second half. Charles Mitchell finished with 12 for the Big Ten-bound Terrapins, but missed two hook shots in the final 10 sec-

onds that would have given them the lead. “I don’t know how Charles’ shot didn’t go in,” Turgeon said. “Call the Duke gods.” Parker scored 23 points, while Rodney Hood and Rasheed Sulaimon added 11 each for the Blue Devils (20-5, 9-3), who won their eighth in nine games by denying Maryland its first win at Cameron since 2007. “I’m going to miss (the Duke rivalry) like crazy,” Turgeon said. “We played tonight for Maryland. ... We played for all our former coaches, former players ... because we knew we weren’t getting them at our place. This was our one chance.” And they were an inch away – maybe even less – from a victory. Maryland held the ACC’s top 3-point shooting team to 5-for-24 shooting from long

range, and allowed Duke to shoot just 23 percent in the second half. “Sometimes the basketball gods fool around with you when you’re not shooting, and they say, ‘You’ve got to figure out another way to win this thing,’” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “Our effort those last 20 seconds was spectacular.” Parker gave Duke the lead for good when his authoritative, one-handed dunk over Jonathan Graham made it 6867 with about 1:15 remaining. Wells missed a jumper over Hood with about 50 seconds left. Duke milked the shot clock before Amile Jefferson missed a jumper that failed to draw iron, giving the Terrapins the ball. The teams traded timeouts with 18.8 seconds left before Maryland worked the ball inside to Mitchell. He had one

hook shot blocked by Parker with about 7 seconds left, and another bounced twice on the rim but would not fall through. “The guys kind of willed their way to the basket,” Turgeon said. “It just didn’t drop.” Said Jefferson: “You just hold your breath.” The rebound made its way to Jefferson, who was fouled with 1.1 seconds left and hit a free throw to end the scoring. Wells couldn’t get off an 80-foot heave before the buzzer, sealing Duke’s 30th straight victory at Cameron. That tied Stephen F. Austin for the longest active home streak in the country. Duke missed 17 of its first 19 shots in the second half before Jefferson banked one in to tie it at 54 with 6½ minutes left. About 2 minutes earlier,

Charles Mitchell reacts to his team’s loss to Duke Saturady. Wells capped a 12-1 run with a layup that gave the Terrapins their first lead at 54-52, and it was a one-possession game the rest of the way. The Terps got quite an early earful from the Cameron Crazies, who taunted Turgeon with their classic

“Sweat, Gary, Sweat” chant that had been mothballed since Gary Williams retired three years ago. But once Maryland started chipping into – and eventually completely erasing – the Duke lead, those jeers stopped.