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SGA talks budget, student org grants by sam bosserman staff writer @Dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia University Student Government Association discussed how and where money is spent at their regular meeting. SGA Athletic Councilor Ashley Morgan announced the Grub Shack concession stand, located inside of the Coliseum, will now accept Mountie Bounty as a form of payment during WVU basketball games.
Morgan, whose election platform included getting Mountie Bounty accepted at sporting concessions stands across the University, said the Grub Shack concession stand would act as a test case for future expansion. “My hope is if the Athletic Department sees a lot of students using this service we’ll be able to push it even further,” Morgan said. “This is a big deal for students, being able to use your Mountaineer Card someplace is always a big step forward.”
Morgan said she thought the ability to use Mountie Bounty at sporting events would have a number of positive effects going beyond the simple convenience for students. “I think it will help with attendance rates, too. People will stay longer at games and might be more attracted to come to games if they could utilize services like this,” Morgan said. “I hope people will utilize it this weekend so we can get things running and so we can get more facilities
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West Virginia University students rely on the PRT and Mountain Line bus service on a daily basis to get to class, the Student Recreation Center, the hospital and the dining halls. However, due to the vast amount of snowfall in the past months, there have been many transportation delays. “Lately because of the snow, the PRT has been down and no bus drivers who came to the Beechurst station would take me to Health Sciences,” said Cameron Ferdinand, a medical laboratory science student. “I understand that the snow is an issue, but it’s
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For students at West Virginia University, being able to balance schoolwork, jobs and extracurricular activities can cause a monumental amount of stress. WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health is launching a program to teach students how to navigate this difficult balancing act. Movement for Mental Health is a program that helps students manage stress through exercise. According to WELLWVU, more than 30 percent of WVU students report that stress affects their academics. The National Collegiate Health Assessment randomly selects 6,000 students every year to take a survey, and WVU gathers those statistics to make programs that will benefit its students. “We wanted to create a program to help students with moderate to mild depression,” said Shan-
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night that deserved an ample amount of money,” Williams said. “We voted on it through the democratic process, and those amounts were given out.” Williams said he does not think there is a looming fiscal crisis and said the large amount awarded tonight will be balanced out. “I would say tonight was the epitome of an anomaly where we had a bunch of worthy clubs that came out,”
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frustrating when I’m trying to get to class and have to find a ride last minute.” Clement Solomon, interim director of WVU Transportation and Parking, said the historic low temperatures and snow the Morgantown area has experienced had some effect on the PRT. “The weather conditions did have an impact. Certain types of snow impacted the power rail,” Solomon said. “A few times the Department of Highways plowed snow right onto the tracks.” Solomon also said the recent snowfalls had more of an impact on the PRT than they typically would because
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WELLWVU promotes healthy lifestyle as mood booster BY MEagan Carpenter
“I don’t think it’s likely that we’ll completely run out of money, but it is a reality that we are giving out more money than we have in the past,” Wempe said. “The idea is to keep in mind that we need to serve as many organizations as possible and not just the ones that happen to apply first.” BOG Vice Chair John Williams said the amounts given out at the meeting were justified. “From my standpoint there were some causes to-
DAY OF PLAY
Winter weather causes Morgantown transportation woes BY Evelyn MERITHEW
open.” Students will be able to test this new service during the game this Saturday. The SGA Board of Governors approved $6,500 of grant expenditures for five separate student organizations, with each individual grant totaling more than $1,000. BOG member Spenser Wempe said the board should be careful not to spend too much money upfront and risk having none left over for other organizations down the road.
J.D. Woods plays pass with first grader Parker McCabe and her friends Wednesday.
Former WVU athletes motivate children to be active
non Foster, health education specialist with WELLWVU. “We created it, we researched it, and we worked with the Carruth Center to finalize it. They recommended their clients to us to work with them on an exercise program.” Foster said M4MH is currently in an outreach stage, where they are attempting to identify students who are dealing with depression and do not feel the need to take medication, yet still desire to make a positive change in their life. Students now have the opportunity to refer themselves to the program instead of having to go through the Carruth Center. Clayton Allison, a program assistant who has been working with M4MH for the past year, said he wants to help students focus on their mental health and managing their stress level. “We do not focus on
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Kindergarteners Tristan Matlick and Jeffrey Phillipe pose for a picture after playing in the gym at The Shack.
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Former West Virginia University Mountaineer athletes encouraged children at The Shack Neighborhood House to get out and play Wednesday. The Once a Mountaineer, Always a Mountaineer campaign is working to encourage healthy lifestyle choices among high-risk children in the state. The campaign will include a Day of Play to be held March 1 at the WVU Student Recreation Center. To preview the Day of Play, Joey Harmon, a strategic communications student, worked with coordinators at The Shack and former WVU athletes to get children excited about the day. Quincy Wilson, the assistant director of football operations and former Mountaineer and Atlanta Falcons player, said it is important to have Day of Play events for children. “It is an opportunity to let these kids know the importance of getting out and doing something,” Wilson said. “We are in the generation now with a lot of video games and people kind of being lazy. “I just think of getting out and playing. We are going to let them know whatever it is, there is something to do.” Wilson, a Weirton, W.Va., native, explained his involvement in the Once a Mountaineer, Always a Mountaineer campaign.
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Court to control MLK Bible and Nobel Peace Prize ATLANTA (AP) — Martin Luther King Jr.’s Bible and Nobel Peace Prize could be placed in a safe deposit box controlled by the court pending the outcome of a legal dispute over who owns the items, a judge said Wednesday. The dispute marks the latest in a string of legal battles between the siblings. The civil rights icon’s estate is controlled by his two sons, Martin Luther King III and Dexter King. Lawyers for the estate on Jan. 31 filed a complaint asking a judge to order that their sister, Bernice King, turn over the two prized items. After about two and half hours of arguments from lawyers for both sides, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said he believes it is likely that the estate will prevail in the case. He said he would issue an order that both items be kept together in a safe deposit box in the name of the estate but that the keys
would remain with the court until the ownership dispute before him is settled. “I find that, at this point, that is a fair, equitable balance of the competing interests,” McBurney said. Lawyers for both sides said after the hearing that they felt the judge’s temporary solution was fair. William Hill, a lawyer for the Estate of Martin Luther King Jr. Inc., said the bible and peace prize medal belong to the state under a 1995 agreement in which King’s heirs signed over their rights to many items they inherited from him. Eric Barnum, a lawyer for Bernice, said his client doesn’t believe those items are part of the estate and doesn’t believe her father’s most cherished possessions should be sold. The three surviving King children are all board members of the estate, and they held a special board meeting in late January to vote on a proposed sale of the bible and peace prize, Hill said in
court. They voted 2-1 in favor of the sale, with Bernice being the dissenting vote, Hill said. “We have one director who disagrees with a properly taken vote of the corporation,” Hill said, repeatedly saying that Bernice has no individual right of ownership to the items. “You don’t sell the most prized items of the estate. That’s Bernice King’s position,” Barnum said. Hill urged McBurney to issue an immediate order asking Bernice to turn over the items, saying the money that would come in from the sale or lease of the items was crucial to the estate’s viability. People or entities interested in buying or leasing the items for public display had come forward but the offers won’t last long, Hill said, though he didn’t say who the interested parties are or why their offers had a short shelf life. McBurney seemed skeptical that the estate, if proven
ACTIVE
“It just shows the pride we have. Even though I played 11 years ago, it feels just like it was yesterday,” Wilson said. “Once you put on that uniform, it doesn’t matter if it is 10 or 20 years down the road, you are still a Mountaineer.” J.D. Woods, former WV U w ide re ceiver, said the event is a great chance to motivate the children. “Just getting active is something we want to preach in a way that motivates them,” Woods said. “Motivation can come from anybody, but when they hear it from us, it might touch them in a different way.” Jeffery “Cheeze” Tisdale, former WVU athlete and current student, also came out in support of the campaign. Woods, Wilson and Tisdale all spent time talking with the children about the games the children en-
joy playing and encouraging them to attend the Day of Play. Following their talks, the players threw the football around with the children at The Shack. Hunter Rowe, a fifth grader at Mylan Park Elementary School, said he hopes to attend the Day of Play. “It was really awesome. Playing football and passing the football around was really cool,” Rowe said. “I have to say, probably basketball is my favorite thing to play.” Rowe said he loves to hang out at the Shack and play games such as tag and basketball. Jeffery McAtee, a second grader at Mylan Park, had one word to describe meeting the athletes. “Amazing,” McAtee said. McAtee said he also looks forward to the Day of Play and will hopefully make some new friends. Amanda Webster, program coordinator for the Shack, said they love to expose the children to programs such as this.
“(We value) any opportunity for the kids to get out in the community and experience new things and meet new people,” Webster said. “We want them to see what hard work can become. Whether it be student athletes or professionals it involves hard work.” The Day of Play will be part of the main Once a Mountaineer, Always a Mountaineer event that will take place March 1 from 10 a.m.- noon. The Day of Play will be based around NFL training camp activities, and there will be opportunities for the children to take pictures with the professional athletes in attendance. The Day of Play will take place from 10 a.m.12 p.m. The campaign will conclude with a dinner for players and guests at the Erickson Alumni Center with proceeds going to the United Doyle Maurer/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Way. Jeffrey ‘Cheeze’ Tisdale, a current student and former football player at WVU, explains what the Day of Play will be like. Tisdale said he enjoys watching the kids play because some of them remind him of himself as a child.
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Williams said. “It wouldn’t shock me if we only gave out $1,500 next week, and that’ll make up for this week.” Chief Financial Officer Dillan Knox disagreed with William’s view of the situation and warned there is a 70 percent chance SGA runs out of grant money before the end of the term. Knox said he hoped BOG members would take the time to learn more about SGA finances. “I would strongly encourage members of the board to start attending Bureau of Finance meetings, so they can see how we reach our decisions,” Knox said. SGA holds regular meetings inside Hatfields B at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
weight or target goals,” Allison said. “Instead we simply ask them to do pre- and post-mood assessments and then look and see how exercise makes them feel better.” Each student who comes to the center is given a wellness coach who is there to help students build their plan and understand how to manage their time. The program lasts 12 weeks, as it can take almost nine weeks to see physiological change in a person’s mood. The wellness coaches are there as a support system for students and will check in with them at least once a week by text or email. “We are here as much as students need us to be here,” Foster said. “We are
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Eric Barnum, left, attorney for Bernice King looks over paperwork held by William Hill, attorney for the Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inc., they appear in Fulton County Superior Court Wednesday. to be the owner of the items, wouldn’t be able to find a similar deal once the legal dispute is resolved. “They are as culturally significant today as they
were yesterday as they will be tomorrow,” he said, ultimately refusing Hill’s request that the items immediately be turned over.
King was assassinated in Memphis in April 1968. His wife, Coretta Scott King, died in 2006 and Yolanda King, the eldest child, died in 2007.
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here to help students understand and learn how they should feel after they participate in a workout.” Foster said helping students understand that exercise is not just about looking great for spring break or your body type is their main goal. WELLWVU hopes to get students to move away from focussing on how they think they should look and instead focus on how they should feel. “We live in a culture where we exercise to look good,” Foster said. “We want to change that to a culture where you exercise to feel good.” For more information about the Movement for Mental Health program, contact Shannon Foster at 304-293-2355 or shannon. foster@mail.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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Continued from page 1 of the timing of the snowfalls. “What we’ve experienced is a back to back to back situation where you try to respond one day and an issue is localized, but if the weather continues that way it becomes an issue over a certain period of time,” Solomon said. For students who rely on the PRT for transportation, Solomon said it is smart to arrive early to the stations regardless of the weather conditions. “Just like anything else in life, if you want to get somewhere, give yourself enough time so that if there are any issues you can make alternate plans. Be prepared,” Solomon said. Although the weather has affected the PRT, the bus schedule has not altered much due to the snow. David Barnett, an employee of campus bus and shuttle services, said snowfall does not typically cause many delays. “Massive snowfalls this
year have caused some delays, and one day we could not operate the buses, but 95 percent of the time we are operating on a timely schedule,” Barnett said. Many of the delays are involved with school closings and getting the general public where they need to go. “We have extremely seasoned drivers that can handle the larger vehicles when we have larger amounts of snow,” Barnett said. Barnett said one of the main aspects of the WVU shuttle service is to cover transportation for students when the PRT is temporarily out of service. “We do cover scenarios with PRT outages. When the PRT does have issues, we expect buses out there and we follow the routing of what the actual PRT runs on so we service the PRT stations,” Barnett said. Barnett said that while the service works efficiently, there have been some issues this year regarding new students who are unfamiliar with the system. “A lot of new students here
are not aware of how the buses work when the PRT goes down,” Barnett said. “When the PRT goes down, we pinpoint what the problem is (and) that’s the specific points we will go to.” In order to get the best out of WVU transportation, Barnett advises students to learn the systems and then use them to the best of their abilities. “Always ask the driver what his final destination is. Don’t be shy about it. Some students will stand there and wait on a bus because they don’t want to take the PRT route to Beechurst, and they could wait three times as long than if they had just taken the PRT,” Barnett said. “I would encourage students to follow the weather forecast because any time there are delays involved with school closings and the general public, it is going to change everything involved in transportation.” For more information about the PRT and WVU bus schedules, visit http://transportation.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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With spring break only two weeks away and the end of the semester fast approaching, it’s already time to start searching for your perfect summer internship. No matter what your major is, it’s always helpful to have some experience under your belt. Internships are widely available. Some offer both payment and college credit, and some offer one or the other. The very first thing to do when thinking about internships is to tidy up your resume and portfolio. Make sure to have a clean and legible resume
Check out their websites and see where they’re located. Some may advertise their internship program. If they do, you’re in luck, and most likely, the process will be easy. If not, it might take some digging to land an internship at that company. Once you’ve got some companies in mind, do some general searches on job sites like Indeed and Monster or on MountaineerTrak to find available positions. You can go ahead and submit your resume and portfolio for these positions. For positions at companies with internship programs, make sure to apply for them as soon as you see them. If not, send your resume and portfolio to a human resources rep-
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schedule to work and travel but allows you to expand your resume and gain experience at the same time. If you’re having trouble figuring out what to do or where to start, there are plenty of services WVU offers that you can take advantage of. Career Services edits resumes, helps you search for positions and will help you tune up your interview skills. There are also many student career and opportunity specialists around campus, depending on your school. Tidy up that resume, set up at the computer and start applying. You never know what kind of opportunities will come knocking at your door. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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In the aftermath of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death, I feel it is pertinent to remember how great of an actor he truly was. Despite the film being released six years ago, “Synecdoche, New York,” which is one of my favorite movies of his, really showcases his acting skills and is a great way to remember his career. “Synecdoche, New York” is a mind-bending drama set mainly in a warehouse in New York City. “Synecdoche” follows theater director Caden Cotard, an ailing but brilliant man who has spent most of his life directing only (small time) community theater. After a wildly successful showing of “Death of a Salesman,” Cotard is awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, granting him whatever funds necessary to make a stage production of his own. Shortly before winning the fellowship money, Cotard’s wife leaves him, moving herself and their child to Germany. Cotard immediately buys a warehouse in New York’s theater district and begins work on his play. He wants to create something realistic and visceral – something that shows the pain of everyday life. So he does just that. Inside the warehouse, he begins work on an exact replica of New York City, hiring doppelgangers to play the mundane lives of everyday citizens. Since the goal is to make an exact replica, the warehouse has a copy of itself, too, with another New York being built inside that, and so on. “Synecdoche” is an excellent movie. It is thoughtprovoking and filled with symbolism, themes and motifs. To enjoy the movie, though, the viewer is required to suspend some disbelief. Obviously, the rules and laws governing matter and space make the core concept of the movie
Country music star Eric Church returns to the airwaves with his much-anticipated album, “The Outsiders.” “The Outsiders” reached No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. album chart yesterday, beating the soundtrack to Disney’s “Frozen” and Beyonce’s selftitled album. Church has seen much success from his first album, “Sinners Like Me,” to his most recent album, “Chief.” Church has been taking some time to make his fans wait for this latest album, posting sneak peeks and previews on his social media pages for the last few months leading up to the release. To celebrate the release of “The Outsiders” and a somewhat new sound for Church, last week, he played six free concerts in two days, packing venues from Chicago to Atlanta for quick acoustic sets outlining his new songs and old hits. “The Outsiders” is definitely not a typical coun-
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Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in ‘Synecdoche, New York.’ impossible, and there isn’t a grant with enough money in the world to allow a playwright to construct an exact replica of New York. The movie also plays with the concept of relationships a lot. After his wife leaves him, Cotard becomes seemingly obsessed with the idea of becoming more successful than her. They were both artists when they lived together, but she became quite famous in Germany’s art scene. Her art involved making incredibly small pictures – so small they had to be viewed through microscopes – and Cotard’s art reflected the opposite of this. His style was on a grand scale – impossibly large, in fact. The concept of identity is also brought up often in this movie. Throughout the story, characters often replace others. One man, Sammy, has been following Cotard for 20 years. Eventually, Cotard casts Sammy to play himself. However, within the altered reality of the warehouse, the lines between who is who blur, and as Sammy becomes more and more like Cotard, Cotard becomes a different version of himself. This happens to many characters; other actors are hired and sometimes become the “real” version of the character they are supposed to play, while the original character becomes
someone else. Another recurring theme in the movie is death and decay. From the very beginning, Cotard’s health is poor. As the movie progresses, his health deteriorates. By the end, he is an old and sick man, covered in skin lesions and suffering from bloody bowels. Death and decay extends beyond Cotard, though. The passing of time and aging of characters is always in the forefront of the movie. The characters often reference death and its inevitability. Characters often lament the loss of their youth and discuss the regrets they have. “Synecdoche, New York” is an entertaining movie, yet it can be too self-indulgent. But, if kept in perspective, it is quite good. The movie is surreal beyond measure, and time and space are played with in tricky ways, but this is definitely a benefit. The film delves deeply into different aspects of society and human relationships, while keeping the audience guessing what is going on. Because of this, every aspect and detail is open to different interpretations. This movie stands as a perfect example of Hoffman’s acting skills and offers a way for us to always remember his legacy.
try album, but it showcases Church’s writing skills and his love of rock ‘n’ roll. The album seems to be a fight between two different personalities Church possesses. He seems to hold on to his laid-back, country personality from his last album in some songs, and in others, he morphs into a rock star. The title track and opening song to the album, “The Outsiders” was released as Church’s first single last year. The song sold 81,000 copies during the week of its debut, making it the bestselling country song of that week. “The Outsiders” shows a more edgy side of Church, paying tribute to anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong. This track has been played constantly on the radio and was a great introduction to Church’s new, southern-rock sound. “Give Me Back My Hometown” is Church’s second single from “The Outsiders” and was released early this year. This song is more reminiscent of Church’s other hits and is a tad slower, giving the audience time to understand the lyrics. Church is explaining how he is upset with what his hometown has become and wishes it
could go back to how it was before. This song showcases Church’s vocal ability and is relatable for many listening to his album. “Cold One” is a twist on the typical country song about beer and partying. “Cold One” is about his girlfriend breaking up with him and taking beer. In this edgy song, Church is only concerned about his beer being gone, “leaving him short of a twelve pack.” “Roller Coaster Ride” is a mix of country and rock. This song talks about a girl leaving him on a “roller coaster ride” and explains the confusing feelings after a break up. This song is relatable and gives listeners a peek at Church’s roots while adding a flair that will keep fans hooked. Church’s “The Outsiders” was definitely worth the wait. The sound Church provides with this album will attract new fans that like rock and will secure the country fans Church worked hard to attract in the beginning. This album is one of Church’s best and is a winwin, no matter what genre you like. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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‘GET IT THE F––– TOGETHER’ There seem to be quite a few cases of foot-inmouth disease in the media recently. It all started with Katie Couric and Carmen Carrera. Carrera is a gorgeous woman with plans to become a Victoria’s Secret model. Her only obstacle? She was born a male. She’s had a wildly successful career so far, and fans have started a petition to persuade the coordinators to allow Carrera on the prestigious Victoria’s Secret runway. Couric interviewed Carrera in a segment titled, “Transgender Trailblazer.” After a few uncomfortable minutes, Couric looked at Carrera and asked “Your, your, your private parts are different now, aren’t they?” To her credit, Carrera replied with grace, telling Couric she was – under-
standably – uncomfortable talking about her genitalia. Despite the huge backlash, Couric’s gaffe apparently went unnoticed by Piers Morgan’s crew. Janet Mock, a transgender activist and writer, appeared on Morgan’s show to promote her new book, “Redefining Realness.” During the five-minute interview, a textbox on the screen read “was a boy until age 18.” Mock took to Twitter to defend herself. “‘Was a boy until 18.’ @ PiersMorganLive get it the f--- together.” One day later, to promote the interview with Mock, @PiersMorganLive tweeted “How would you feel if you found out the woman you are dating was formerly a man? @JanetMock shares her experience now.” Almost immediately supporters of Mock lashed
out at Morgan for being “transphobic,” a claim he staunchly denied before tweeting that he’d wasted a third of his show on her interview and wishing he’d never booked her. To make sure he fully tasted the lint between his toes, Morgan invited Mock back on his show to discuss his offensiveness. It went about as well as you’d expect. If Morgan had read her memoir, perhaps he wouldn’t have landed in such hot water. In her book, Mock explains how “the media’s insatiable appetite for transsexual women’s bodies contributes to the systematic othering of trans women as modern-day freak shows, portrayals that validate and feed society’s dismissal and dehumanization of trans women.” This isn’t a view held only by Morgan. In the
same interview segment with Couric, Laverne Cox, star of “Orange is the New Black,” fielded the same question about her genitals. She said focusing so much attention on transgender bodies objectifies them and the focus on private parts diverts the cultural discussion from more relevant issues, including the violence and discrimination transgendered people face. Stephen Colbert, of the nightly “The Colbert Report,” invited Mock to his show to talk about her encounter with Morgan. One focus of their interview was how to speak about transgender men and women and appropriate gender identity terminology. He referenced Facebook’s recent addition of more than 50 gender identities. Ignoring the problems with that, Colbert asked Mock how
parents should deal with children at birth – instead of choosing one sex or the other “should I just call the baby ‘it’ until it’s old enough to file taxes”? To which Mock smoothly replied “Or ‘they’ or ‘my child’ or ‘my kid’.” Of course it’s a wonderful thing people of the transgender community are being highlighted in the media. Unfortunately, as Mock, Cox and Carrera were correct in their statement that transgender people (or anyone in the LGBTQ community) are still a novelty and a sensation. In an effort to be “politcally correct,” several websites, including CNN.com, have created lists outlining “What not to say to a transgender person.” It’s possible these might be helpful. But what would be even more helpful is accepting the “peo-
ple” as people. In a perfect world, these questions wouldn’t even be asked, or if they were, they would be in the same context as, “Have you ever had any cool injuries?” In a perfect world, it wouldn’t matter if a person was born one sex and had surgery to change to another. Unfortunately, we do not live in that perfect world. We live in America in the 21st century. We don’t give rights and privileges to transgender people. We still barely give rights to lesbians and gay men. But what we can do is stop treating anyone at all as though they are any different than we are. We all have stories to tell, some crazier than others. And we all deserve a chance to tell them. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
Choosing a choice charity ERIC LEWIS COLUMNIST
According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are more than 1.5 million charities currently operating in the United States alone. While each charity may have a broad range of functions, they are classified into one of six categories: animal and wildlife preservation, environmental, international non-governmental, healthcare, education, and arts and culture. Although many established charities generate revenue from outside sources, a large majority rely on donations to support their cause. The word charity alone is associated with nonprofit organizations, a business entity operating without the purpose of gaining profit for owners or shareholders. Nonprofit companies usually enjoy taxexempt status, and donations made by individuals and businesses are often tax deductible. The qualification for a business obtaining tax-free status involves the disclosure of operating information for public scrutiny. This is to ensure donations are being used effectively. After the charity begins collecting money, the burden falls on the state to impose regulations for ethical business practices. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitations. The Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting recently published a list of the 50 Worst Charities in America, exposing the retched and often exploitative practices of several wellknown charity organizations. The infractions being lobbed at these so-called nonprofits run the gamut from foul to downright despicable.
Kids Wish Network of Holiday, Fla., tops the list. Self-described as “an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories and improving the lives of children having experienced life-altering situations,” Kids Wish is considered to be the worst charity in America based on the small amount of direct aid given to victims by this million dollar company. But where does all the money go? A common trait among bad charities is the use of third-party telemarketing firms to solicit money from potential donors. These firms may pay start-up costs for new organizations, create marketing materials, run call centers and demand a large percentage of revenue. Based on federal tax filings, the Kids Wish Network has generated $127.8 million in donations over the last 10 years, with $109 million being paid to solicitors. This leaves a meager 2.5 percent in direct cash aid to the families of sick or injured children. The penalties for violating charitable solicitation laws vary by state. Some impose fees or citations against the fraudulent charity. Others may force the organization out of the state completely. Yet rarely are individuals targeted for violations, making it easy for crooked executives to move across state lines, establishing businesses elsewhere. At present time, a nationwide database for repeat offenders does not exist. While there is no standard on how much should be spent on direct cash aid, watchdog groups state that no more than 35 percent of donations should go to fundraising. Web resources such as Charity Navigator use a four-point system to rate charities based on financial performance and accountability. The site also features lists such as ‘top 10
Born this way? JAKE JARVIS A&E WRITER
Recently, I asked if I thought I was born gay or if I thought I became gay because of the effects of my environment. My response was, “What does it matter?” In 2011, Lady GaGa released the hit single, “Born This Way.” Some dubbed it the “Gay Anthem” of our generation. It empowered
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people who are “different” with a message that says we are who we are, and that’s okay. “I’m beautiful in my way/’cause God makes no mistakes/I’m on the right track baby/I was born this way,” sings GaGa. People seem to be more accepting of diversity if a person “can’t help it,” if they were “born that way.” So if I was born gay, it’s not really my fault. However, if I choose to be gay then somehow the inequalities I
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celebrity related charities’ and guides for choosing the right charity organizations. The most important point to remember when choosing the right charity is to stay informed. Find out as much as you can about an organiza-
tion before donating. If you receive a phone solicitation, ask questions. The operator may try to bait you with phrases such as “promoting awareness” in an effort to “educate the public.” Ask what percentage of your
money will go to the charity. Ask if your donation is tax deductible. When in doubt, give directly to the organization. A good rule of thumb is to choose an organization before one chooses you. Don’t
be swayed by persuasive jargon. Most established and respectable charities won’t call you out of the blue. After all, reputations speak for themselves.
experience are, in the end, my fault. I could choose not to be diverse. But being born gay does not validate my identity more so than choosing to be gay. Not to say the experience is in anyway the same, but take a look at individuals who are differently abled. Say an individual is born with cerebral palsy – to discriminate against them because of their disability would obviously be wrong. Would we look at a drunk driver who crashes and experiences a traumatic brain disorder that affects their cognitive and physical abilities differently? Is it their own fault?
Do we show mercy? I would hope we would be compassionate enough to show empathy regardless of the cause of their situation. Of course, choosing to be gay is very different from choosing to drink and drive. And yet it’s easier to accept my identity if I can’t control it. Our society is obsessed with being perceived as natural. We see people who have plastic surgery as “fake” and we look at girls who cake on makeup as somehow “less” than girls who can step out into the sun with little to no makeup.
“I woke up like this.” As if the decorations of our body and personality are bad. For some people, decorating yourself – whether with tattoos, piercings, lifestyle choices or even the company we hang out with – is empowering. So I say change yourself. The choices we make in life that change us from our “natural” selves are made with conscious thought. It is easier to passively accept the identity we are guided toward by society than forming our own. I remember my friends in high school would say, “Oh, I’m a democrat.” Upon further questioning
I discovered their political views were based solely on what their parents raised them to be. Would you respect the political advice of a friend if they were “born republican” or if they were well researched in their political views and consciously chose to be republican? How you are born does not reflect the validity of your identity. Each day we make choices that reflect who we are based on a unique combination of our nature and nurture. I just happen to choose diversity. What do you choose?
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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you are able to detach more and see new ways of handling problems. A foreign person could open your eyes to other cultures and philosophies. Your sixth sense works well for you -- follow it, even if it is not always logical. If you are single, you are going to meet someone quite bohemian. You will enjoy getting to know this person, but the relationship might not last forever. If you are attached, the two of you finally might decide to take that special trip you so often think about. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH You have much to think about and consider. You might need to mellow out a bit. You will have an important and long-overdue discussion with a
loved one or an associate. The less that is said to others, the better off you will be. Tonight: In the whirlwind of the moment. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH You seem ready to make a dream a reality. A partner or several other people might want to pitch in, especially if this idea could affect them too. An upbeat attitude will help you feel more connected to others than you have in the past. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Take news with a grain of salt. A boss might have a lot to say, and will talk openly if you seem interested in what he or she has to share. Use caution with your finances. A risk might not pay off in the way you’d hoped it would. Tonight: Get a head start on
tomorrow’s work. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Events could put you more in touch with your dynamic energy. Look at the long-term implications when looking at the big picture. A situation might not evolve as you might wish it would. Do more listening and sharing. Tonight: Get into weekend mode. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH You might want to spend more time at home. Use your instincts to achieve a better sense of harmony with a loved one. Indulge in more time together. A change in your schedule could force changes to happen elsewhere in your life. Tonight: Order in. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH You might want to examine what is happening in your immediate en-
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WellWVU accepts recipes for book BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDITOR @LAceyPAlmer
West Virginia University students have the option to be a part of school history by contributing to the first student cookbook produced by WellWVU: The Students’ Center of Health. WellWVU’s eatWELL campaign, which encourages students to consume five or more “freggies” (fresh fruits and vegetables) per day, inspired the idea for the cookbook. “We want our students to make better decisions when they are making food
choices, and that is why we decided to make the cookbook,” said Clayton Allison, program assistant for WellWVU. “Preparing your own food is a great way to realize what you are actually consuming. However, for many students, cooking can be a daunting task, as they may not be familiar or comfortable with the kitchen, so providing students with a collection of recipes their peers have created instead of some chef can decrease the assumption that cooking is only for the well-experienced.” Students are encouraged to share healthy and
easy-to-create recipes for their peers so everyone can reap the benefits of eating healthy. Allison said by allowing students to have input and submit their own recipes, the program hopes to make the cookbook a little less intimidating. “Some students may think, ‘Oh, this dish looks great, and if that student created it, so can I,’” Allison said. Allison said he believes students should know what they’re doing in the kitchen, as it creates a sense of confidence and allows you to try making any food or recipe. “I am confident I can
create my own or replicate most recipes I find,” Allison said. “This allows me more freedom and does not stop me from trying something, because I see an amazing dish a professional chef has created. I dive head first and tackle the dish.” For students looking to become just as comfortable preparing any dish, the cookbook aims to make the process a little easier. Recipes will judged on criteria currently being decided upon by Cami McMillen, a dining services dietitian, and Mike Warman, a professional chef. The recipes will be given points for types of
ingredients used, amount of fruits and vegetables and how accurate the directions are, and recipes with the highest scores will be included in the cookbook. The highest scored recipes in each category – smoothies, snacks, appetizers, entrees or desserts – will be awarded a prize from a local business. According to Allison, the book is expected to be published at some point in late spring. WellWVU will be publishing the cookbook as an e-book available on Amazon for free. “This way, students can
access and download the book from any device,” Allison said. WellWVU hopes to provide convenience, education and kitchen confidence with their first cookbook. Share your favorite recipe with your peers and get published by submitting today. To submit a recipe, students can either email Allison at callisonwvu10@ gmail.com for a form or visit the website listed above and select “Submit your own recipe” to download the form for submission. lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
Law professor publishes new book with WVU Press BY NICK WESDOCK A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
After falling in love with West Virginia University and its College of Law several years ago, professor Michael Blumenthal thought it would be fitting to have his latest book, “Just Three Minutes,” published by the WVU Press. Set for release March 1, “Just Three Minutes” is Blumenthal’s compilation of essays commissioned by West Virginia Public Radio on varying subjects, including politics, education and the medical system. “I just hope that people will find them interesting, engaging and pleasurable to listen to,” Blumenthal said. “It’s sort of the same thing I want them to get out of all of my books, which is just to think a little harder about something that maybe they haven’t thought a lot about
or to examine their own ideas about something and maybe re-evaluate them.” This marks the first time in his long writing career that Blumenthal has worked with the WVU Press. “I chose them because it was a kind of West Virginian book,” he said. “They were all on West Virginia’s public radio and quite a few of them have something to do with the state. “They’ve all been wonderful, very helpful, cooperative and responsive. They were just terrific all around.” Although Blumenthal points out that it is his job to write, he said he realizes the importance of helping to promote the book, as well. “You can help a lot as an author. I mean, I’m not running around door to door with my book in my pocket, but I’m happy to do anything that anybody asks,” he said. “If somebody asks me
to give a reading, a signing or whatever it is, I am usually willing to do it.” As the former Director of Creative Writing at Harvard University, Blumenthal is a well-established writer and has published many essays and journals published in newspapers and magazines. He has also written several other books of poetry and novels, including “All My Mothers and Fathers” and “Weinstock Among the Dying.” Blumenthal has two other works set for publication this year: “‘Because They Needed Me:’ The Incredible Struggle of Rita Miljo To Save The Baboons of South Africa” and a collection of short stories entitled “The Greatest Jewish-American Lover in Hungarian History.” “I spent a month in South Africa working with infant baboons some years ago, and I wrote a book about
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cee Lo Green says he’s quitting as a coach on “The Voice.” The singer-songwriter-actor announced on Wednesday’s “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that he won’t be coming back “at all.” He already was taking a break from the sixth season of the NBC talent competition, which begins airing Monday. But Green told DeGeneres that he plans to continue his relationship with
NBC, with which he has a development deal. NBC confirmed Green’s departure from the show and expressed hopes to work with him on future projects. Green was one of the original coaches when “The Voice” premiered in 2011. He appeared in seasons one through three, as well as season five. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Usher and Shakira will serve as coaches for the upcoming “Voice” season.
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Green Night expands solar energy discussion The Morgantown Public Library will be hosting their next Green Night tonight from 6-7. The 2014 winter series of Green Nights at the library will focus on solar energy opportunities in West Virginia. Aaron Sutch, who works with the Mountain Institute and is chair of the Morgantown Municipal Green Team, will be facilitating the discussion with a variety of guest speakers. The Green Nights at the library are sponsored by Morgantown Municipal Green Team, and they consist of a series of presentations, workshops and
resource nights that are held every month at the downtown location. The Morgantown Municipal Green Team was established in 2007 by the Morgantown City Manager and serves as an advisory body to the City Manager and City Council to help guide public policy, education, evaluation and other environmental and energyrelated matters. Participants in the Municipal Green Team include citizens who can provide some help in environmental projects and education. The event is free and open to the public. —mfs
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UPCOMING EVENTS CHORAL CONCERT February 23 at 3:15 PM Lyell B. Clay Theatre WVU Creative Arts Center
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT February 27 at 7:30 PM Lyell B. Clay Theatre WVU Creative Arts Center
WVU HONORS ORCHESTRA CONCERT March 1 at 2:00 PM Lyell B. Clay Theatre WVU Creative Arts Center *Non-ticketed event
AFRICAN ENSEMBLE CONCERT March 2 at 3:15 PM Falbo Theatre WVU Creative Arts Center *Non-ticketed event
For tickets, call 304.293.SHOW (7469) or 304.293.5511. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Creative Arts Center or Mountainlair. ccarts.wvu.edu
With the onslaught of warmer weather and spring break a mere two weeks away, many are already dreaming of fresh wardrobes. Whether you’re staying in Morgantown or taking that dream cruise to Aruba, it’s time to upgrade your spring closets. For the ladies this season, say goodbye to tribal prints and hello to striking solids and circle skirts. For fashion-conscious men on campus, update your summer stock with on-trend floral shirts and streamlined shorts. Minimalism is on trend for summer 2014 with a no-fuss approach to dressing, and we’re heeding the call. This spring, take a simpler approach to your fashion. Highbrow brands, such as Calvin Klein and Prabal Gurung, are endorsing a cleaner palate this season. At Target, accessible brands such as Peter Pilotto and Mossimo offer options aplenty. To add an edge this season, throw on an old, threadbare band tee and pair it with fitted, skinny dress pants. This clashing combination is also on trend, and the pieces involved can be used as separates for many occasions, from work parties to a Netflix evening at home. As far as shoes are con-
cerned, vintage Mary Jane style and lattice-printed flats will add a touch of old world flair to your #ootd. Ladies, however you approach a fresh wardrobe this season, strive to allow your personality to shine through. Embrace trends, but never compromise your style. For men this season, floral patterns and fitted shorts are being embraced. Floral tees, offered at PacSun and Target, are printed on boxy silhouettes, keeping a masculine edge. These bold tops, when paired with minimalist skinny-shorts or jeans, create an interesting visual. While bold prints are in full force this spring, pair them with simplistic elements. This will create a tasteful ensemble sure to land you on the list of “who’s who” among campus “fashioneers.” From the Salvation Army to Nordstrom, spring’s seasonal trends can be purchased by students on nearly any budget. With minimalism in mind, go for mute and subtle. Then, to avoid being drab, add an edge with a pair of worn-in denim jeans or a thrifted leather motorcycle jacket. Trade in those clunky necklaces for simple chains. With muted tones in mind, update your spring wardrobe for a fresh palate. Whatever you’re up to this spring, do it with style. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Broadway’s ‘After Midnight’ NEW YORK (AP) — Vanessa Williams wants to stay up after midnight. The actress, singer and former Miss America watched the matinee performance of “After Midnight” on Wednesday and then broke it to the cast backstage that she has signed up for a stint in the Broadway show celebrating Duke Ellington’s years at the Cotton Club nightclub. “It’s an honor to jump in. It’s a well-oiled machine, up and running and I think it’ll be a perfect fit,” Williams said afterward. She signed on before ever seeing the show and says it was an “easy, easy” decision to jump in. Williams, who next month turns 51, will start as a guest vocalist on April 1 and end May 11, replacing Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Toni Braxton, who in turn replaced k.d. lang. Lang took over from Fantasia Barrino, who originated the part at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The high energy show, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, features two dozen musical numbers that showcase dance, jazz, tap or singing backed by 17 musicians from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Williams, the former “Desperate Housewives” star, will be called on to sing four songs, including “Stormy Weather,” `’I Can’t Give You Anything
But Love” and “I’ve Got the World on a String.” She said she enjoyed the music of that era when she was in the TV movie “Stompin’ at the Savoy” in 1992. What can people expect? “It’ll be me,” she said flirtatiously. “It won’t be k.d. lang. It’ll be me. The people that know me know what I bring. I love the music and it’s our history. This is the music of African-Americans in New York.” The actress and singer has never recorded the four songs in the show and especially looks forward to the chance to make “Stormy Weather” her own. “Lena Horn is such an icon for me and her performance is emblazoned in my mind,” she said. “To be able to do my version is phenomenal.” A three-time Emmy Award-nominated actress in “Ugly Betty,” Williams has appeared on Broadway in “Into the Woods,” “Kiss of the Spider-Woman” and “Sondheim on Sondheim.” Last year, she starred opposite Cicely Tyson and Cuba Gooding Jr. in “The Trip to Bountiful,” which she just made into a film. Williams also has been nominated for 11 Grammy Awards and has had pop hits with “Save the Best For Last,” “Dreamin,’” and “Colors of the Wind.” She also wrote a memoir with her mother titled “You Have No Idea.”
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WVU’s young players must step up Juwan Staten, Eron Harris and Terry Henderson might be the best trio of guards in the Big 12 Conference – if not the entire country – but West Virginia’s success down the stretch is going to depend on a lot more than just what these three talented players can provide. In fact, I firmly believe the Mountaineers’ NCAA chances are going to rely on the play of three different but still vital pieces: Remi Dibo, Devin Williams and Nathan Adrian. That’s not to say that WVU’s three trusted guards won’t also be significant down the stretch. I think it’s safe to expect a fairly consistent performance from all three. Henderson has been the least consistent of the three in Big 12 play, but has only scored less than 10 points in three of the Mountaineers’ 13 conference appearances so far (although all have been WVU losses). He’s also been the No. 19 scorer in the entire conference during Big 12 play, so it’s probably unfair to denote his play as that inconsistent. Harris and Staten have been more consistent. Harris notched double-figure scoring totals in nine consecutive games and Staten did so in 18. Staten could actually be the poster-boy for consistency; the junior guard leads the Big 12 in assists and minutes per game, is No. 2 in the league in scoring and assist-to-turnover ratio and is even a top 20 rebounder in the conference as a point guard. He has also notched nine performances of 20 points or more this season alone, after never scoring more than 18 in any game last season. Dibo, Williams and Adrian, on the other hand, haven’t been nearly as reliable. But when they have played well, it’s given the Mountaineers a remarkable and tremendous lift. And I believe they will indeed be the key to just how far West Virginia can go the rest of this year. For Dibo and Adrian, this means not only making shots from the perimeter, which is an absolute must, but also contributing on the glass and especially on the defensive end consistently. They’ve both shown tremendous flashes at times throughout the year, but have also experienced some truly epic lapses that usually end with a tirade from a redfaced Bob Huggins. However, when they do make shots, they space the floor more than Harris and Henderson ever could alone, allowing Staten to do what he does best and break down opposing defenses and either score at will or find one of the many of Mountaineers’ shooters. The true freshman Williams needs to be more aware of his role throughout this final critical stretch for the Mountaineers. He undoubtedly displayed a lot of potential early on in the season with a slew of double-doubles against mostly non-conference opponents, but he has been more of a liability for West Virginia lately. It may be a lot to ask of three young players in the midst of their first years’ of D-I college basketball, but ultimately for the Mountaineers to be successful, I believe their three young, inexperienced forwards must contribute consistently and play a major role down the stretch in West Virginia’s hunt for a coveted NCAA bid. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Members of the West Virginia women’s basketball team celebrate in a home game against Oklahoma State Wednesday.
No. 13 WVU uses strongest performance of season to blowout No. 12 Oklahoma State, 77-45 by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia women’s basketball team senior manager SeLarra Armstrong’s fight with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has inspired the Mountaineers. Armstrong has managed the Mountaineers since her freshman year, when she went to their practices so often head coach Mike Carey offered her a spot on the team as a manager. Armstrong was honored midway through the first half with a video tribute and was given a gift basket from the Hoops ’N Heels club. With Armstrong’s first name printed across the back of the players warm-ups, WVU played one of its most impressive games of the season. With bracelets that said “No One Fights Alone!,”
the No. 13 Mountaineers handled their biggest test of the season with ease as they defeated No. 12 Oklahoma State 7745 in the WVU Coliseum Wednesday night. It was the largest margin of victory over a ranked opponent in women’s basketball history. “It’s a great feeling. When you dedicate the game to someone, you want to win the game. She knows that this was for her and that people are for her,” said senior guard Christal Caldwell. “She does so much for us. She is a great friend, great manager and a great person. I have come to love her as a person.” With Armstrong looking on, the Mountaineers came out to a furious start. West Virginia sprinted out to a 12-0 lead behind 3-point shots from Caldwell and sophomore guard Bria Holmes.
Holmes played a big role in the strong start for West Virginia. She scored a season-high 17 points in the first half, which included four shots from behind the arc. OSU couldn’t keep pace with the Mountaineers in the opening minutes and remained scoreless for the opening six minutes. Holmes dropped a game-high 20 points, hitting seven out of 11 field goals. “I thought we shot well and played well. (Holmes) had it going in the first half,” Carey said. “I could sense they were fired up. It is all about respect. If you want respect, you have to go out and get it, and I felt like we did that tonight.” West Virginia carried its momentum into the second half when senior center Asya Bussie continued to dominate the paint. Bussie finished her
night with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Mountaineers would score in double-figures. WVU was so dominant Wednesday night that it impressed OSU head coach Jim Littell enough for him to call this squad the most talented in the conference. “Don’t be mistaken, this West Virginia team is an Elite Eight caliber team or even higher depending on where they draw. They have a lot of pieces to the ball. They have size, depth and shoot it well. I think this is the most talented team in the Big 12,” Littell said. West Viriginia will continue to play for Armstrong as the season carries on. The team will travel to Kansas State to take on the Lady Wildcats wythe woods/the daily athenaeum in a conference matchup West Virginia sophomore guard Saturday. Bria Holmes goes up for a layup in a home win over No. 12 Oklahoma State dasports@mail.wvu.edu Wednesday.
WVU remains on the bubble as opportunities await by amit batra sports editor @batra01
West Virginia men’s basketball head coach Bob Huggins has never been one to lie about his team’s predicament in relation to the NCAA Tournament. The future Hall of Fame coach has never been one to not update his team on the chances they have at making the Big Dance, and not letting them know about opponents’ Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) going into games. T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s should be well aware of the significance of these last five games and what is needed of them come the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo. “I don’t lie to them. I think the worst thing that could happen is that at the end of the year, they would say to me they don’t know,” Huggins said. “If I was them, I would want to know. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. We’re marathon guys.” While some coaches and analysts might say this method of letting the team
know about their current RPI, opposing teams’ RPI and what needs to happen to make the NCAA Tournament creates pressure, Huggins said he believes the team should know their current situation. Texas would have been a big win in terms of the RPI because the Longhorns were in the top 25. Currently, UT has an RPI of 21. The Mountaineers regular season finale comes against the Big 12’s dominant force: the Kansas Jayhawks. Currently, KU has the No. 1 RPI in the nation. The Baylor Bears, who come into Morgantown Saturday afternoon riding a three-game winning streak, are also on the bubble in terms of the NCAA Tournament. Currently, Baylor has an RPI of 43. Unlike some other bubble teams, WVU has the chance to build its resume with the daunting Big 12 schedule and competition the rest of the way. For it to be safe, WVU needs 19 wins before Selection Sunday. Anything more than that win count will
be a plus, anything less could be disastrous for the Mountaineers. For that to be the case, WVU needs to win three of its last five regular season games along with a win in the Big 12 tournament. If the Mountaineers do not win a game in the conference tournament, they need to win four of these next five games. If West Virginia has 13 or 14 losses come Selection Sunday, it will be hard to imagine the selection committee allowing the Mountaineers in, especially with one of the losses coming against Vir-
ginia Tech, a team with an RPI well above 200. At this point in time, WVU’s best chance comes with it playing in arguably the best conference in the country in the Big 12. The depth inside the conference allows the Mountaineers to get quality wins. Seven of the 10 teams in the conference have been ranked at one point or another. Only WVU, Texas Tech and TCU haven’t been ranked at all this season. So while Huggins continues to inform his team on what they need to do to make the NCAA Tourna-
ment after many believed there wouldn’t even be such a conversation going into the 2013-14 season, WVU’s last five games will certainly make for an interesting story line. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu
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Kansas’ Bill Self coaches from the bench during a game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self felt more than a little fortunate that his No. 8 Jayhawks pulled out a 64-63 win against a very tough Texas Tech team. Andrew Wiggins’ layup with 2 seconds left lifted Kansas to victory on Tuesday night. “I think sometimes you could say they were a little lucky,” he said of the Red Raiders. “They threw some in at the end of the shot clock that maybe weren’t the highest percentage shots, and we were a little lucky that the ball just happened to bounce to Wigs there at the end. That’s part of it. “We’ve been unlucky and we’ve been lucky before, and they usually bal-
ance out over time.” The freshman finished with 19 points, and Joel Embiid matched his career high with 18 to lead the Jayhawks (20-6, 11-2). Kansas reached 20 wins for the 25th consecutive season, and 11 conference victories for the 20th straight year. Texas Tech’s Robert Turner sank two free throws with 16 seconds left to put the Red Raiders up 63-62, but Kansas brought the ball up and got it inside to Wiggins for the win. Jordan Tolbert scored 16 points and Dejan Kravic added 13 to lead Texas Tech (13-13, 5-8). The Jayhawks own a twogame lead in the Big 12 after Texas fell 85-76 at Iowa State on Tuesday night. “It’s big, it’s big, but it
doesn’t mean anything unless we win Saturday,” Self said of Kansas’ home game against the Longhorns. “That’s the game that would give us some serious breathing room, although we’ve got a little bit now, and it was big tonight. “I wasn’t banking on them losing, all I wanted to do was win two games this week, and if we were able to do that then it would be a great week.” The score was tied nine times and the lead changed 13 times. “I was impressed with Tubby (Smith’s) team and how hard they played and how well they defended, how well they rebounded,” Self said. “They’re going to get better. The guy knows how to win. He’s a proven winner. Those kids played hard.” Kansas held an early 10-point lead but Texas Tech started hammering the ball inside to make the game tight.
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Freshman Goldberg making early impact for WVU by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum
Throughout this season, freshman Alexa Goldberg has proven herself to be anything but a rookie. Despite her age, the Ivyland, Pa., native has been a rock for the Mountaineers on the uneven bars anchoring the lineup every meet. Goldberg is currently No. 32 nationally on bars with an average score of 9.846, while the entire
West Virginia bars lineup ranks No. 22 with an average score of 48.813. Before deciding to attend West Virginia University, Goldberg’s talent was recognized at the club level. As a Level 10 gymnast at Central Bucks gym, Goldberg was a five-time Junior Olympics National Team qualifier. In 2013, she finished fourth on the uneven bars at the Junior Olympic National Championships, also finishing first on bars and second in both the all-
around and floor routine at the 2013 Pennsylvania State Championships. In 2011, G oldberg claimed the uneven bars title at the Region 7 Championships and finished second on the event at the 2011 Junior Olympic National Championships. Goldberg was noticed early on during her club career by the West Virginia coaching staff, who periodically came by to recruit the older gymnasts. “I just liked the fact (the coaching staff ) was
consistent in looking at me and wanted me to go there,” Goldberg said. “I knew if I went (to WVU) I would like it.” Goldberg has certainly lived up to her potential this season. In the first meet of her college career at Kentucky, Goldberg posted a winning score of 9.925 on the uneven bars, the ninth-best score in program history. Days after, Goldberg found herself sitting at No. 3 nationally on the event.
“I wasn’t really expecting a lot or to help out that much, but there’s always that feeling of wanting to help out and help your team,” Goldberg said. The freshman also recorded a first-place finish on the uneven bars at Maryland the following week and tied for first against NC State. She also finished third against Towson and George Washington, tied for second at Iowa State and won the event against Pittsburgh Friday with a score of
9.825. Following her performance at Maryland, Goldberg was pronounced the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, after posting a winning score of 9.875 on the uneven bars. Goldberg said she expects the team to remain strong down the final stretch of the season and to stay both confident and positive heading into the Big 12 tournament and nationals. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Huggins emphasizes resilience for stretch run
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Bob Huggins reacts to a call during West Virginia’s win over Iowa State Feb. 10.
by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The last two games have exposed two entirely different sides of Mountaineer men’s basketball head coach Bob Huggins. Huggins couldn’t help but show pride and appreciation after WVU’s win over then-No. 11 Iowa State at the Coliseum Feb. 10. However, the mood changed after West Virginia’s final trip to the Lone Star state didn’t go according to plan. The Moun-
taineers were thumped 88-71 in the team’s worst loss since mid-January. Huggins and his team, perhaps humbled after their recent momentum, sent out a much different message. There’s still a lot more work to be done to be successful. “We have to be more resilient during the game,” Huggins said. “When things don’t go your way, you don’t stop playing. You play harder.” The Mountaineers (1511, 7-6 Big 12) quickly became one of the conference’s hottest teams who
nobody seemed like they wanted to run into. That buzz has seemingly ended after just a single game in Austin. With just five games remaining in the regular season, WVU is still in search of several more victories to improve its hopes for a NCAA Tournament bid in March. Highly anticipated rematches with Iowa State and Kansas loom, but according to Huggins, the Mountaineers need to go into every game with two things in mind. “I think we have (im-
Economist: College football like NFL but without pay CHICAGO (AP) — Major colleges run their football teams just like those in the NFL, relying on players to generate millions of dollars in revenue, an economist testified Wednesday before a federal agency that will decide whether Northwestern’s football players can form the nation’s first union for college athletes. “The difference would be ... the NFL pays their players,” Southern Utah University sports economist David Berri told the National Labor Relations Board on the second day of a threeday hearing in Chicago. The NLRB is deciding whether Wildcats’ football players can be categorized under U.S. law as employees, which would give them the right to unionize. The university, the Big Ten Conference and NCAA have all maintained that college players are studentathletes, not employees. Berri was called to testify on behalf of the newly formed College Athletes Players Association, which is pushing the unionization bid with support from the United Steelworkers. He sought to illustrate how the relationship between Northwestern and its football players was one of employer to employees. Profit numbers attest to the program being a commercial enterprise, he told the hearing, Northwestern’s football program reported a total
profit of $76 million from 2003 to 2012, with revenues of $235 million and costs of $159 million, Berri testified. The numbers were adjusted for inflation for the private school. Berri conceded he didn’t know that maintenance of the Wildcats’ stadium was not included in the expense numbers. And he said he also did not know if football profits made up for losses in other, less popular school sports. Schools with revenuegenerating football teams were in the business of entertainment, Berri said. Asked who provided those services, he responded, “Players are the ones you are watching. ... It is players that attract the interest of the fans.” An attorney for Northwestern, Alex Barbour, pressed Berri about whether he was trying to say the school exploits its football players. “There is an economic definition of the word ‘exploitation,’” he responded. “A worker is exploited ... if their economic value is greater than their wages. ... By that definition, they are exploited.” The university and its attorneys have repeatedly said that Northwestern has one of the highest graduation rates for football teams in the country, with around 97 percent of players receiving degrees. Whether the economist
should have been allowed to testify was a point of contention, with Barbour complaining that Berri’s analysis was irrelevant to the central issue of whether college football players are employees. A union attorney, Gary Kohlman, said it was vital to identifying the nature of Division I football today. “It has become a business ... and the only way you can have a business is to have labor,” he said. The hearing officer overseeing the case, Joyce Hofstra, agreed to let Berri speak, saying the hearing was “novel” and she would err on the side of admitting evidence. Barbour had said during his opening statement that allowing a college athletes’ union to collectively bargain would be “a Rube Goldberg contraption that would not work in the real world” and would fundamentally change college sports. Berri, though, pointed to the NFL and its embrace of a union, adding that “did not cause the professional sport to collapse.” Supporters say a union would provide athletes a vehicle to lobby for financial security and improved safety, noting that players are left out of the billions generated through college athletics. They contend scholarships sometimes don’t even cover livings expenses for a full year.
proved recently), but we have to guard better and rebound better,” he said. “There’s not a lot of constants in our game. The constant is you can guard and make things difficult for them. And you can rebound the ball.” The last time West Virginia lost by double-digits was Jan. 18 at Kansas State. The Wildcats buried the Mountaineers, 7856. At that moment it appeared the season was caving in quickly. But WVU won the next four of five games and hiked its way back up
the Big 12 Conference standings. Perhaps Saturday was another turning point in the 2013-14 season. Maybe it was just the most recent reminder of what it takes to playing winning basketball. The makeup of this team is to continually play good defense and shoot the ball well consistently. “When we don’t make any shots there’s nowhere to go,” Huggins said. “We have to make shots. When those guys make shots we’re pretty good offensively. It’s hard when
you can’t throw it close (to the basket).” The Mountaineers will have had a full week to prepare for Baylor by the time Saturday afternoon comes around. WVU defeated Baylor 66-64 in Waco, Texas, Jan. 28. Currently sitting in the “first four out” category of ESPN’s Bracketology, WVU has learned how much things can change after just one game. Tipoff is set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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