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Vets advise students bring pets indoors Low temps, harmful chemicals a danger to animals’ health by courtney gatto staff writer @dailyathenaeum

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Students participate in activities at the Women’s Empowerment Meeting Friday night.

Women of WVU flock to empowerment night by lauren caccamo staff writer @dailyathenaeum

Last Friday, the West Virginia University chapter of the American Association of University Women hosted the first annual Women’s Empowerment Night, giving students a chance to come together and speak about stereotypes surrounding feminism and “empowered” women.

A variety of organizations attended the event to show their support, including the WVU Council for Women’s Concerns, WellWVU, WVU Student Council for Exceptional Children, Planned Parenthood and WV Free.

Attendees said they came to support WVU AAUW in order to promote awareness of issues surrounding women on and off campus.

“When we found out there was a Women’s Empowerment Night, we knew we had to be a part of this,” said Rachel Nieman, vice chair of WVU CWC. Nieman recalled a time when she personally received unequal treatment

because of her being female in her job.

“I had to give a presentation to my dean the other day and I was, quite frankly, a little bit underprepared and I was nervous about it. But my boss told me not to worry, because the dean likes cute girls. So that might have worked in my favor, but that doesn’t mean I should’ve been given that special treatment,” Nieman said.

Though the WVU CWC is staffed mainly by faculty and staff members, Nieman and Chair Erica Bentley said they encourage students, both male and female, to voice their concerns and get involved in making positive changes they want to see on campus.

Event planning Chair Tiffany Miller said she sees WVU AAUW’s role on campus as a necessary support system for female students who may see discrimination in their fields.

“I think a lot of women, especially in the STEM field, they get discouraged and frustrated sometimes.

So, we are here to encourage them to try their best

and stand up for themselves,” Miller said.

AAUW came to campus only last fall, after five WVU students attended a national conference for student leaders in Washington. It was at this conference that Sabrina Ridenour and Caitlin Hassan, president and vice president of WVU’s chapter, found AAUW and decided that the WVU campus needed an organization to support their female classmates.

Though the organization acts as a voice to empower women, WVU AAUW recognizes that gender discrimination affects men, as well.

Daniel Brewster, WVU instructor of sociology, spoke at the event and reflected on some of the behavior he’s noticed in women throughout his teaching experiences.

“I notice sometimes with my female students that they’ll raise their hand and apologize for asking a question, and it’s like, don’t say sorry. You don’t have to say sorry because the men, they don’t say sorry. They say they have a question and go with it,” Brewster

said. “With women there’s sort of this manifestation that you can’t do. But you have the capacity to bring about change.”

Also speaking at the event was Miss Morgantown Corie Posey, who called for women to join together in the name of equality.

“Our ancestors fought over 150 years ago for women’s rights and we are still carrying those torches today,” Posey said. “But in order to move the mountains we face, we have to push together and not against each other. When there’s a barrier, it doesn’t move if there’s equal force on either side of it. We need to build each other up instead of tearing each other down. Let’s celebrate each other’s accomplishments rather than tear each other down because of jealousy.”

Ridenour said the organization plans on supporting women’s athletic teams throughout the rest of the semester. A fundraiser will be held March 5 at Qdoba on Patterson Drive. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Students understand the importance of wearing coats and staying indoors during the winter months, but often do not realize that the same precautions they take to keep warm should be taken for pets as well.

Many veterinarians in the area agree there are several steps that should be taken to ensure pets’ safety, and it is important that pet owners understand how to properly care for their animals in the bitter cold.

Jesse Fallon, a veterinarian at the Cheat Lake Animal Hospital, said the most important thing you can do for your pet is to keep them inside and out of the cold.

“The best thing to do with your dogs and cats is to make sure they’re indoors, we recommend that year round for both dogs and cats,” Fallon said. “Indoor animals are going to be at a much lower risk for complications associated to cold winter weather than animals that are kept outside.”

Micheal Kerns, a veterinary assistant at Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic, explained that when it is necessary to take dogs outside, there should be extra precautions during the winter months.

“Short-haired dogs, especially in temperatures below 20 degrees, should probably have some form of jacket on them,” Kerns said.

Many believe jackets aren’t the only form of clothing that animals should be wearing in the winter. Savannah Connelly, a kennel tech at Mountaineer Pet Care Center, recommends trying to put booties on animals’ paws to prevent irritation from the cold as well as salt on the ground.

Salts and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice are often very harmful to

dog paws. If booties are not an option, there are other steps that can be taken to prevent any ill effects.

“When you take your dog for a walk outside, you want to be careful to try and avoid chemicals that are used for snow melt,” Fallon said. “Any salt that is used for melting snow and ice can be dangerous to dogs. So after a walk outside, you want to wipe off their feet and their bellies if they’re a short dog to help prevent any complications associated to exposure with those chemicals that are used to melt snow and ice.”

Frostbite is also a serious threat that often affects dogs and cats. There are a few noticeable symptoms, but pets should always be taken to a veterinarian if frostbite could be a possibility.

“Usually, there’s excessive shivering or they’re not really acting right. They may be extra sensitive to touches in normal places like the tips of their ears and the tips of their tails and stuff and you’ll want to get it checked out,” Connelly said. “I have actually seen a dog with frostbite before and it looks just like human frostbite.”

Many West Virginia University students with pets are already taking steps to protect their animals against the cold, but say learning new ways to keep them safe is always helpful.

“I put a sweater on my dog and don’t let him stay out for more than 15 minutes,” said Anthony Schifano, a senior industrial engineering student. “Sometimes I go and play with him so I know when it’s getting too cold for him.”

Although these are helpful tips, veterinarians suggest taking animals to the vet whenever they show strange behaviors, or at least once a year for check-ups to ensure they are happy and healthy. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

New laundry mat lets students pay with credit cards, has other conveniences by john mark shaver correspondent @dailyathenaeum

The Laundry, Morgantown’s newest 24-hour laundromat, promotes saving energy, time and quarters.

Located at 441 Brockway Avenue, The Laundry features brand new, energy saving washers and dryers, as well as a state-of-the-art payment system.

Allan Feldman, owner of the laundromat, said in addition to paying with quarters, customers can decide to pay with their credit cards or even their smartphones, courtesy of the Easypay laundromat system.

“The thing that gets the customers going is our loyalty system,” Feldman said.

“A customer comes in, they give us a phone number and a PIN, and it gives them 5 percent off. What I also usually

do is give them a dollar to start out (their laundry).”

Customers can also sign up for the loyalty system through Easypay’s smartphone app, which is available for both iOS and Android systems by searching the keywords, “Easypay laundry.”

The app can link a customer’s account to their credit card, allowing users to pay for their wash directly by scanning their laundry machine’s QR Code.

Feldman also mentioned a special deal he will have for WVU students.

“I’ll charge them five bucks for a laundry bag, and when they bring in their first load of laundry, I give them back the five bucks,” Feldman said.

KC Caulfield, a sophomore nursing student and first-time customer, said she appreciated all the different

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want,’” Feldman said. “They’re a little more expensive, and at first Easypay didn’t know if they were compatible (with) these models, but it all worked out.”

The Laundry also offers customers free WiFi, and Feldman said he hopes to build a patio for customers once the weather clears, as well as renovate the parking lot.

Feldman noted that his customers will always have a nice, safe place to do their laundry.

“I like how much cleaner it is than the other laundromats around here,” Caulfield said.

“It’s so much more modern and convenient.”

For more information, call The Laundry at 304-216-9209 or find The Laundry on Facebook by searching “The Dirty Comes Clean.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Cleanup, investigation continue at derailment site BOOMER, W.Va. (AP) — A full-scale federal investigation of an oil train derailment in southern West Virginia has begun as work continues to remove the overturned tank cars from the site, federal officials said Sunday.

A fire sparked by the Feb. 16 derailment in Mount Carbon prevented investigators from gaining full access to the crash scene until this weekend. Foul winter weather also has hampered the investigation. As of Sunday, some cars had been removed from the site but many remained.

“The folks at the site of

the derailment are making a lot of progress. It has absolutely been difficult. It is a great testament to them that we have no one injured up there despite the ice and snow, the cold and dampness,” Sarah Feinberg, acting administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration Administrator, said Sunday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.

Investigators have not determined what caused 27 cars of the 109-car CSX train to go off the tracks during a snowstorm. Feinberg said the investigation is in an early stage and the

railroad agency will examine all elements, including weather, the track and the operation of the train.

“Some of the things we want to look are still under the cars in the pileup,” Robert Lauby, the railroad agency’s chief safety officer, told The AP. Investigators have reviewed video from cameras on the locomotives’ front and rear, along with video from another train that passed the CSX train minutes before the derailment.

The train’s data recorder also has been recovered.

“Now we can begin work

on the forensic investigation,” Feinberg said.

The investigation will include inspecting the damaged tank cars, recovering damaged rail and reviewing maintenance and inspection records, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Sunday in a news release.

The oil involved in the derailment is being tested by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to determine its gas content, volatility and tank car performance. Investigators also want to determine whether the oil’s classification complied with federal

hazardous material regulations, the DOT said.

Derailment investigations can take several days to a couple of weeks, Feinberg said.

The train was carrying 3 million gallons of North Dakota crude when it derailed.

As of Sunday afternoon, response teams had recovered 152,000 gallons from tank cars, multiple agencies responding to the derailment said in a news release.

“Some cars still have to be righted,” Skip Elliott, CSX vice president of public safety, health and environment said Sunday at a multiagency media brief-

ing in Boomer, across the Kanawha River from the derailment site.

The derailment shot fireballs into the sky, leaked oil into a Kanawha River tributary, burned down a house nearby and forced nearby water treatment plants to temporarily shut down.

Containment booms have been deployed to lessen the environmental impact.

A small amount of oil was detected in the river. Water and air monitoring in the area is continuing, Dennis Matlock, on-scene coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said at the briefing.

Appalachia report cites progress, challenges after 50 years E. Lyman/AP

In this Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 image provided by NOAA’s Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, a pole equipped with a knife makes the last cut to free a 45-ton humpback whale that was entangled in a fishing line in Hawaii waters for more than a week.

Crews free humpback whale tangled in fishing line off Hawaii KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A 45-ton humpback whale tangled in heavy fishing line in Hawaii waters for more than a week has been freed.

A crew from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary on Saturday used a pole equipped with a knife to saw the line free, West Hawaii Today reported (http://bit. ly/1z8kzIG ).

Several hundred feet of heavy line used for hoisting crab pots was cut away, said sanctuary spokesman Ed Lyman.

Entanglements can result in drowning, starvation, infections and increased susceptibility to ship strikes, according to whale experts.

The entangled whale was spotted Feb. 13 off the Big Island’s Kona Coast by Big Island helicopter tour companies.

The West Hawaii Marine Mammal Response Network documented the whale’s conditions and attached a tag allowing the animal to be tracked by satellite.

Tour boats and tour

helicopters helped track the whale throughout the week.

The sanctuary planned a rescue for Feb. 16 but called it off when the whale moved into rough waters.

“We decided to stand down and be patient and wait for the weather,” Lyman said.

The crew got its chance Saturday and sidled up to the whale in an inflatable boat. The crew grappled and held the line before attaching more buoys to keep the whale from diving, Lyman said.

The inflatable boat was towed behind the whale at around 3 knots as the crew pulled to within 10 feet of the 45-ton creature and began cutting line.

“There was no sudden thrashing. It would trumpet blow, which is a sign of stress,” Lyman said. “It definitely wasn’t happy with us being there. It didn’t understand.”

All line but a small piece lodged in a wound was cut.

The fragment should fall out naturally as the wound heals, Lyman said.

Ohio city wins top tap water prize at W.Va. tasting contest BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Hamilton, Ohio, has won the top tap water prize at an international tasting contest.

Hamilton received the gold medal for Best Municipal Water on Saturday at the 25th anniversary Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting in West Virginia.

Organizers of the event say Indigo H20 of Elkhart, Indiana, won the top prize for best purified water.

Two entrants from Athens, Greece, also won gold

medals. Fengari Platinum received the top prize for best bottled water, and Daphne-Ultra Premium Natural Mineral Sparkling won the gold medal for best sparkling water.

Drinking Water Foundation chairman Jack C. West received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement award for his work in the bottled water industry. Water advocate Scott Shipe received the 25th Anniversary Water Classic award for supporting the water tasting for 25 years.

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The agency created five decades ago to fight poverty in Appalachia has helped county economies grow with nearly $4 billion in spending, but the region still lags in key measures of educational, economic and physical well-being, according to a new study.

The exhaustive report ordered up by the Appalachian Regional Commission cites progress in some categories — poverty rates have fallen by about half, for instance — though the research didn’t quantify the ARC’s impact on many of the individual demographic trends. And researchers noted that other problems persist, including disproportionately high mortality rates and dependency on government checks.

The commission’s leaders acknowledge that even after half a century, the need for aid is as great as ever, a sentiment echoed by heads of charities in the region.

“We have serious work to do,” Earl Gohl, the commission’s federal co-chair, said Friday in a phone interview with The Associated Press, which obtained a copy of the study ahead of its release. “The report is more about helping us and helping our partners look at the future and understand what we’ve accomplished and what we’ve not accomplished, and we work from there. So it doesn’t do agencies any good to be self-promoters.”

The report was being presented to the region’s governors in Washington on Sunday afternoon and released on the ARC’s website the next day.

Researchers from West Virginia University and a D.C.-area consultancy analyzed demographic data dating back to 1965, when President Lyndon Johnson signed a federal law creating the commission as a state-federal partnership. The agency’s sprawling 420-county territory includes 25 million residents and pieces of 12 states stretching from New York to Mississippi.

The question of how much Appalachian residents have caught up financially yielded a complicated answer. The authors found the region narrowed the gap slightly in per capita income, for example. But that’s at least partly because safety net programs such as social security and unemployment make up about 24

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In this April 24, 1964, file photo, President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife leave the home of Tom Fletcher, father of eight, who told Johnson he had been out of work for nearly two years, in Inez, Ky. The President made the trip to eastern Kentucky to see conditions in the Appalachian region for himself. A new study finds that the Appalachian Regional Commission’s $3.8 billion investment over 50 years has helped its counties grow faster than rural areas elsewhere. But the region still lags the rest of the country in some important areas. Researchers analyzed data back to the commission’s creation by Johnson in 1965. The 420-county territory includes pieces of 12 states stretching from New York to Mississippi. ita income growth than the President Barack Obama’s control group counties.

Affordable Care Act and The report’s authors state-level efforts to exestimate that more jobs pand Medicaid, many were created by the ARC people still fall through in its early years when it the cracks or can’t find received higher fund- doctors who take governing from the government. ment insurance such as The commission’s fund- Medicaid.

Among Remote Area ing level dropped significantly in the 1980s and Medical’s largest events hasn’t returned to where is a clinic in Wise County, it was in the 1970s, when Virginia, that draws about measured in inflation-ad- 3,000 people each sumjusted dollars. mer. Many patients tell “The funding levels Brock it’s the only time changed dramatically, they see a doctor each and with that the com- year. mission changed dramat“We are their sinically as well. We moved gle source of health care Richard Vogel/AP from large appropriations it seems, and that’s not In this April 25, 2010, file photo, Stan funding big public works right,” he said.

Brock, founder of Remote Area Medi- projects,” said Gohl, who Other charity workcal, watches as people file in line for an leads the agency with Ken- ers said statistics don’t appointment for a free medical clinic at the Sports Arena in downtown Los tucky Gov. Steve Beshear, do a good job of captur“And it’s now I would ing some aspects of povAngeles. say a leaner commission erty in the mountains — percent of personal in- that focuses on develop- such as homelessness come in the region, com- ing strategic partnerships.” — which isn’t mentioned pared to 17 nationally.

In 50 years, the commis- anywhere in the 180-page While infant mortal- sion has invested an infla- ARC report. People sleep ity rate for the region has tion-adjusted $3.8 billion on relatives’ couches or in dropped significantly, in non-highway projects, their cars in the winter and mortality rates overall are which has drawn more pitch tents on public land close to where they were at than twice that in state, when it’s warmer. the end of the 1960s, even local and federal match“Most people don’t unthough they’ve dropped ing funds. derstand that there are for the U.S. as a whole. The The founder of a char- homeless people here report cites higher rates of ity that provides free clin- because you will not see obesity and diabetes in ics in Appalachia and people out on the sideAppalachia as possible elsewhere, Stan Brock of walk asking for money, or contributors.

Remote Area Medical, la- begging for anything with Researchers did find mented the lack of prog- signs up,” said Christina that county employment ress on public health in Smith of Jackson Neighand income levels in the the 30 years he’s worked bors in Need, an organiregion grew faster than a in the region. Brock, who zation in western North control group of similar was interviewed before Carolina that helps the counties elsewhere in the the report’s release, said homeless.

“A lot of people in country. Over the 50-year he’s met with the ARC in period, counties that re- Washington and is familiar the mountains are very ceived ARC investment av- with their work in the re- proud people. They have eraged 4.2 percent higher gion, but he doesn’t work a hard time asking for employment growth and directly with them. help when they need 5.5 percent higher per capHe said that despite help.”

Authorities regain control of Texas prison from inmates GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — A prosecutor calls Joyce Hardin Garrard the “drill sergeant from hell,” a woman so mean she made her 9-yearold granddaughter run until the girl collapsed and died, all as punishment for lying about candy.

In court, the 59-year-old year old woman, plump and with a ponytail, looks like a typical grandmother aside from a jail uniform and shackles. And her attorneys argue Garrard’s beloved granddaughter died because of other medical problems, not anything Garrard did.

Jurors will begin sorting out the differing images and medical conclusions this week as Garrard goes on trial in the death three years ago of Savannah Hardin, a blond-

haired girl known for her big smile and love of reading.

If convicted of capital murder, Garrard could join only a handful of other women on Alabama’s death row.

Garrard’s trial follows repeated delays and years of legal maneuvering by prosecutors and the defense, much of it conducted without public comment because of a gag order imposed on attorneys, witnesses and others by Etowah County Circuit Judge Billy Ogletree.

Preliminary jury questioning concluded last week, and final jury selection is expected this week. Opening statements will follow.

The child’s stepmother, Jessica Mae Hardin, is charged with murder and awaiting a separate trial for allegedly sit-

ting by as Garrard made the child run for hours. No one is saying whether Hardin will testify, but prosecutors have subpoenaed her as a potential witness.

The state also issued a subpoena for Robert Hardin, Savannah’s father and the son of Joyce Garrard, and Garrard’s husband Johnny Garrard.

Robert Hardin filed a malpractice suit last year blaming his daughter’s death on mistakes at Gadsden Regional Medical Center, where the girl was rushed immediately after collapsing outside the family home on a big, wooded lot in rural Etowah County.

Claims made in Hardin’s lawsuit — that medical workers failed to properly treat the girl for low sodium levels af-

ter her collapse — are similar to defense arguments from pretrial hearings. But jurors may never hear any of it: The judge is considering a state request that would limit medical testimony and could hamper the defense’s case.

For sure, much of the case will center on what happened on Feb. 17, 2012, the day the child fell ill.

Authorities say medics responding to a 911 call found Savannah having seizures at the family’s mobile home.

Her father, who was overseas working as a State Department contractor at the time, rushed home and made the decision to remove the girl from life support three days later after she had been transferred to Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.

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Chinese New Year Festival celebrates new beginnings

By Westley Thompson Associate A&E Editor @westleyt93

In spite of the extreme icy conditions that Morgantown is currently afflicted with, the Chinese New Year Festival enjoyed a massive turnout Sunday evening.

Put on by the West Virginia University Chinese Students and Scholars Association and the Chinese P ro f e s s i o n als Association of West Virginia, the New Year Festival featured numerous acts.

The evening kicked off with a cover of “Country Roads” performed

by Thomas Patrick, Juan Carrasco and Christy Oscar. The cover made excellent use of a cello, adding a beautiful sound and depth to our school’s favorite song. The group then performed “Jasmine,” a classic Chinese folk song traditionally played during New Years celebrations.

A f t e r, Mo rga nt ow n Mayor Jenny Selin gave a brief introduction regarding the New Year. She explained 2015 is the year of the goat and all the meanings this carries.

The show proceeded onward, displaying a variety of different acts, most of which centered around music and dance.

One particularly adorable dance featured Chinese School Kindergarten representatives. The adorable little tykes danced to the “Counting Ducks” songs, while wearing little duck costumes.

Students from the WVU Chinese Department put on a variety show, featuring different dances broken up with comedy. One of these dances was particularly memorable. Drawing from a minority song from China’s Xinjiang

province, dancers donned bright, eye-catching outfits. The song was upbeat and concerned itself with the natural beauty of women.

Musical performances varied immensely in terms of style. Xiu Fang Wei, an opera singer from China with more than 20 years of experience, sang “The Red Lamp Story.” This classic song tells the story of a war hero and carries a message of positivity and encouragement. By singing it to hail in the new year, Wei brought good luck to the year ahead.

On the other side of the coin was a dance remix of “On the Floor” by Jennifer Lopez. Where Wei focused on classical Chinese music, dancers Tinh Dang and Yun Luo brought the audience in touch with younger China’s affinity for American pop music.

The Festival also featured different martial arts performances.

The WVU Taekwondo Club displayed its fighting prowess by breaking boards utilizing a variety of kicks and hand strikes.

There was also a Kung Fu Medley featuring a sword dance, fan dance and palm dance. The dancers moved slowly, with great precision.

As the performances came to a close, people began lining up for the food.

The Chinese New Year Festival had a lot of food for audience members to try. Some dishes, such as General Tso’s chicken and hunan beef, were familiar to most people who have eaten at a Chinese restaurant before. Other dishes, such as Chinese pancakes and peanut sauce noodles, were on the more exotic side, yet still pleased the pallet.

The night was quite successful, and the audience really enjoyed themselves.

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The WVU Chinese Department students perform an exotic dance at the Chinese New Year Festival held in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.

“It’s everything you want in a local show,” said WVU alumnus Bud Lewis.

Sophomore Chinese and Communication Studies student Conrad Trump cited a portion of the Kung Fu Medley as his favorite.

“My favorite part of the show was the fan dancing,” Trump said. “I thought it was well-choreographed.”

Chinese New Year means a lot to one of the world’s oldest cultures.

It is also a time of great positivity.

“Chinese festival is a time of celebration,” Jin Guan said, “to reflect on the last year. It’s a time to get together and be happy.”

Jin Guan also performed in the show, playing Bach’s Minuet No. 2 on violin with his young daughter Allison.

The Festival was a great success and an excellent Askar Salikhov/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM display of Chinese culture.

The Chinese School Kindergarten students perform a singing number at the Chinese New Year Festival held in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. wethompson@mail.wvu.edu

Music Mondays: Drake, Big Sean, more CAITLIN WORRELL A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum

Drake – “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” Unfortunately if you’re reading this week’s musical rundown, it is too late. Rap fans were definitely not prepared for Drake’s secret release last week, which is quickly becoming the artist’s fastest-charting album. The genius marketing move came during an already huge week for the world of hip-hop, with major releases from fellow rapper Big Sean and infamous duo Chris Brown and Tyga.

Can anyone sense some beef between the boys?

Luckily for us, their shady rap showdown showthissongissick.com cased stellar new beats that are sure to revamp your party playlist. Hit track “Energy” is dominated by Drake’s smooth verses, possibly throwing even more shade with lyrics like “I got enemies.” Other tracks to note are “Preach” featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR, which flaunts an infectious EDM style.

Overall, the mixtape honed in on all the things we love about Drake – his suave rhymes, killer collaboration, and a little drama.

Big Sean – “Dark Sky Paradise” Dropping this week is new material from Def Jam rapper Big Sean that is no doubt a group effort.

“Dark Sky Paradise” is the third studio album for the artist and is laced with countless collaborations from artists across the musical spectrum. Working with talented pals like Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Jhene Aiko, Big Sean used new creative style to broaden the album’s scope. He teamed up with his uber-talented girlfriend, pop vocalist Ariana Grande, on his track “Research.” The album embodies a more omiaudiomack.com nous tone than his previous work, incorporating deep bass tones and subtle back beats. The first single released from the album “I Don’t F*** With You” featuring E-40 is undoubtedly catchy, but may lack in lyrical originality.

This seems to be a trend throughout “Dark Sky Paradise,” which has proven to be not much of a paradise at all. The album as a whole lacks in cohesiveness and leaves you wanting more of a story. While some hip-hop fans may be drawn to Big Sean’s darker side, others are hoping there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Chris Brown & Tyga – “Fan of a Fan: The Album” The two hip-hop stars that are always up to no good have come together for a special first time collaborative album. Chris Brown and Tyga are giving fans an all-new throwback style experience on their upcoming “Fan of a Fan” album.

Pairing the crisp flair of Tyga’s rhymes with Chris Brown’s softly versed melodies creates a new level of depth for both artists. On Jan. 6, the artists released the first single of the album, “Ayo.” The track boasts a glitzy beat, modeling a dance hit more than a traditional rap song. The club vibe is heard your-torrent.com throughout the duration of the record that gives “Fan of a Fan” enough energy to separate itself from the pack. Judging by the prerelease hype, this won’t be the last time you’ll be hearing from these two rap bad boys.

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OPINION Enabling national movements 4

Monday February 23, 2015

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Last night, the Academy Awards dominated the TV screen of movie industry fans across the country.

Some of the biggest preOscar news, however, was the trending of the hashtag #AskHerMore.

Popular on major social media sites, the #AskHerMore conversation centered around women of the red carpet being asked more insightful questions and less about their attire.

This movement can be applied to a lot of things in today’s media.

This push for equitable treatment of the sexes is a push that can be found in every corner of the world.

At West Virginia University, there are events such as Friday night’s Women’s Empowerment Night

held by WVU’s chapter of the American Association of University Women.

Events such as these are meant to shed light on the fact it is 2015 and we are still more concerned with the dress a woman wears than the accomplishments she has had in her field.

It is important we ask ourselves why we need these movements and events; Why it is we have to focus on the empowerment of women?

Women account for 48 percent of the student body of WVU, yet events centered on empowering this entire group exist. Similarly, campaigns like Always’ #LikeaGirl and Version’s “Inspire Her

Mind” focus on breaking the stereotypes surrounding ‘being’ a woman today.

We need to take notice of these movements and events around us. However, taking notice is simply not enough. Act and participate. Do your part in changing the culture in which we live. The next time you see a movement to recognize women in their profession, take part.

Think about the work being done on our own campus to make this change.

Whether you identify as male, female or a third gender, this is an ‘everyone’ issue. More people are taking notice and taking action; More Mountaineers should as well. lifestyle.yahoo.com

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FCC net neutrality Vote Feb 26: Why you should care

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hannah chenoweth columnist @hannahchen2

I may be a millennial, but I’m still not one of those people who “understands” technology in an inherent way.

The Internet has always seemed all-knowing, magical and instant to me—except of course when I lose Wi-Fi and completely freak out. Sometimes I honestly have trouble copying and pasting text on Macs (I’m a PC person).

Still, I am invested in the idea of net neutrality—and if you haven’t been keeping up with the debate over the issue, you definitely should be.

The fact is, control of the Internet should not be at

the mercy of monopolistic corporations.

Arguments about net neutrality may be running rampant on just about every news source, but many people are still confused about what the concept actually means.

Net neutrality isn’t a “thing” per se, but more of a principle for Internet service providers (ISPs)—think Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, etc. Under net neutrality, Internet providers treat everyone’s data neutrally and equally. No data is prioritized to be sent faster and nothing gets blocked.

Business Insider explained net neutrality with the analogy of cars on a highway.

“Under a neutral internet, the flow of traffic is

constant and unaffected. If ISPs like Comcast continue to get their way, companies will need to pay “tolls” where there previously were none,” Business Insider said.

“If they don’t pay, their ability to send data to their users will be limited.”

ISPs currently have the power to run the Internet in this toll-like fashion. They can favor one company’s data over another, which is devastating for small companies and banks. Big banks have the ability to pay literally millions of dollars for a sort of “Internet fast lane” for prioritization. Those who pay more get more bandwidth.

For example, you can pay your bills for both Comcast and Netflix, but Comcast video will get a better signal

until Netflix essentially pays a toll to Comcast.

It doesn’t sound very fair, does it?

Just as I began to understand net neutrality, I learned it will be voted on in a week.

On Feb. 26, the FCC will vote on an updated version of net neutrality rules.

The new rules would restrict ISPs from speeding up and slowing down certain web sites over others. The stakes are high, and the meeting is likely to elicit much drama and debate.

Obama is in favor of regulating the Internet, while Republicans in Congress don’t believe the FCC should have the power to regulate the Internet at all.

An open Internet is something that deserves strong

advocacy from us all unless we would like to promote unfair practices and give away our freedom to corporations. Internet companies have been adversely affected by monopolistic ISPs for years; protection for these companies is far overdue. With net neutrality, our freedom to access websites and services stays intact.

Those opposing net neutrality believe it’s actually a fair idea for ISPs to provide certain services to us at different speeds. You may love Netflix, but if your provider gives special treatment to Hulu, guess what? Netflix will run super slow, or you get stuck paying for extra access to it.

Opponents of net neutrality are attempting to attack your freedom to browse

and utilize a free and open web. It’s very easy for ISPs to abuse their power, and they currently have so much of it they could easily block access to websites to make a profit.

Innovation will be stifled as smaller companies (who may have amazing websites deserving of recognition) cannot afford to pay for bandwidth—and Internet users like you and I miss out on a potential new service.

Simply spreading the word is a way to help—Internet access has been defined by the United Nations as “a fundamental human right.”

It’s time to take a stand and protect our right to an open Internet before monopolies get even more out of hand. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Online accessibility to lectures key to weather issues at WVU molly robinson columnist @darthmolly22

Even though we all do it, I hate skipping class.

Maybe it’s my inner Hermione Granger coming out, but skipping class always leaves me with a guilty feeling, even if the temperatures are so far below the freezing point my front porch works as a better fridge than the one in my kitchen.

Around 20 minutes after I’ve made the executive decision to never leave my bed, I feel incredibly neurotic about the information I’ve missed and how I’m going to fail the upcoming exam all because I couldn’t bring myself to face the arctic temperatures outside.

So when my car failed to start when I tried to make my way to Sociology 101, I took one for the team and decided to skip my morning class.

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My professor doesn’t upload her PowerPoint slides.

She doesn’t record her lectures. I didn’t have any friends in the class because I’m a senior in a 101 course and that’s embarrassing enough as it is.

I won’t say classes should be canceled or at least postponed in the weather conditions we’ve had to deal with

these last couple weeks, but there should at least be options for students whose cards are stacked against them thanks to the veritable winter storm hitting Morgantown.

It’s 2015. We all know how to use Skype or even Google Hangout. It would cost little to no money to record these lectures and post them on-

line, especially when the likelihood of kids showing up to class is about as slim as the chances of me finding a date for this weekend.

Sure, it promotes laziness. I’m not saying students wouldn’t use this as an excuse to stay in bed. Most students probably wouldn’t even take advantage of the lectures.

However, there are other ways to get kids to come to class without the threat of missing the entire lecture.

Attendance points are a nobrainer and in-class assignments would also encourage a few stragglers to attend.

But when the entire school is begging for a cancelation, Monongalia County School system is closing due to the weather and cars are crashing into each other on the side of the road, it’s not a bad idea to offer an alternative option that doesn’t screw over students who literally fear for their life as they make their way to class.

Like most of my opinions, this isn’t a novel idea—recording and uploading lectures is pretty common in some graduate programs, where professors apparently trust their students enough to glean the knowledge on their own. You can even speed up or pause lectures.

Furthermore, uploading recorded lectures gives

students the opportunity to better review the material they’ll need for exams, quizzes, homework and other projects they may not have gotten from the lecture initially.

I really can’t see many faults with this idea. Sure, professors may see a drop in attendance. But there are students who like the feeling of getting up and going to a lecture, and there are those who will use uploaded lectures as a way to add to their studying or if something comes up besides crappy weather, like an illness or an interview.

The West Virginia University attendance policy is a good one and I understand its importance with regards to student success.

But with the technology we have and the weather war raging outside, I think even Hermione Granger would have skipped a few classes. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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123 Pleasant Street

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returns Saturday

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a high-energy psychedelic funk band from Baltimore, Md., describe themselves as, “that feeling you get when you wake up in the morning and realize you still have another couple of hours to sleep,” on their Facebook page.

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Alex Petropulos, an architecture student from the University of Hartford, plays the drums and electronics for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

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Fans dance to electronic lights and the sound of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong performing at 123 Pleasant St. on Saturday night.

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Oscar’s red carpet fashion High collars replaced sexy cutouts, and Classic Hollywood in blacks and whites took hold of the Oscars red carpet Sunday night with help from a smoking Saint Laurent worn by Margot Robbie and a heavily pearled look for fashion It girl Lupita Nyong’o.

There was a slight show of color. Anna Kendrick was in a coral silk-and-chiffon gown with a jeweled halter collar by Thakoon, and Sienna Miller was the first on a major carpet to wear Peter Copping for Oscar de la Renta, a brooding dark blue with thin straps.

Jessica Chastain had navy blue all to herself in a doublelayered dress with bodice of sparkle that was tight at the hip with a high slit. It had the online snark machine decrying the look as a tad too much Jessica Rabbit.

Emma Stone was on her way to best-dressed in a dropdead beaded Elie Saab in celery green. The back was low, the side slit high and the lines of embellishment were impeccable.

Reese Witherspoon wore black and white, a Tom Ford off-the-shoulder gown he contacted her about.

“He called me. He had this beautiful sketch,” she said.

“He works so hard and loves women.”

Updos were back: Patricia Arquette went for one with a one-shoulder white top she wore with a black skirt, all designed by her childhood friend Rosetta Getty.

“She was my best friend since we were 7 or 8 years old,” said Arquette, nominated for best supporting actress for “Boyhood.”

Arquette recalled the two playing with Barbie dolls and dreaming of their grown-up lives.

“I said, `I want to be an actress.’ She said, `I want to be in fashion,’” Arquette told The Associated Press.

And what’s the Oscars without a little sparkle? Thank you Jamie Chung and your princess-y fireworks design in sequins against black on your Yanina Couture gown, with a boost from your diamond cluster earrings with a spot of bright blue tanzanite from Leticia Linton.

Faith Hill was draped in cool ice, thanks to J. Mendel, while up-and-comer Gina Rodriguez choice a high-sashed

collar in a royal blue.

Zendaya was feeling the moment. Of her slinky bright white off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown, her long braids loose, she told the AP at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles: “It makes me feel very goddess.”

Starlet-of-the-moment Dakota Johnson decided on a ponytail - ode to her “Fifty Shades of Grey” character Anastasia Steele? - to go with her red one-shoulder Saint Laurent with a dash of sparkle detail. Also in Saint Laurent was Robbie, in a deep black gown draped at the front with sheer long sleeves, her blond hair straight as a pin in a side part.

Repping the guys was David Oyelowo in a wine-red tuxedo from Dolce & Gabbana. He wore a multicolored jewel ribbon pin on one lapel in support of Ebola eradication.

Nominee Marion Cotillard walked in a white Dior Couture gown with an overlay of circle cutouts, high collar and a caped effect at the back.

She was sleeveless but highnecked in a stunning pair of diamond earrings. It may be among the more divisive looks of the night.

“I chose it because I feel comfortable in it and I love it,” Cotillard said during the AP’s live carpet show.

Also high-necked in white: Nyong’o in a heavily embellished custom Calvin Klein, open at the back and said to be hand-sewn with 6,000 pearls of varying sizes.

“My jaw dropped. It was absolutely stunning,” said Joyann King, editor of Harpersbazaar.com.

Julianne Moore’s Chanel was also heavily adorned with about 80,000 beads.

Another look sure to be debated: Naomi Watts in a sequined black bandeaux at the back of a bibbed look by Armani Prive.

Scarlett Johansson went for green, while there was a small contingent in strapless red, including Rosamund Pike in Givenchy Haute Couture.

Nominee Felicity Jones was Team High Collar in icy bluewhite by fellow Brit Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

“It’s all hand-sewn, even these little pockets of pearls,” Jones said, pointing to chunky embellishment at the hip.

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Punk, energy warms the night JACK BARONNER CORRESPONDENT @dailyathenaeum

Punk bands converged on 123 Pleasant Street Friday night to deliver wicked fast beats and catchy guitar riffs that got a lot of people moving.

If you showed up expecting pure, energetic punk rock, F-Your Birthday, High Fives and Hell Yeahs, False Pterodactyl and False Profit all delivered with their hard, thrashing melodies.

The first act to grace the stage was F-Your Birthday, which consists of Chris Henry on guitar and vocals and Roman Meisenberg on drums. While warming up for their set, the intimate setting of 123 Pleasant Street allowed the two rockers to interact with the crowd. Friendly banter and joking was spewed back and forth between band members and their fans, making the band seem like old friends out for yet another gig.

When F-Your Birthday started playing, people began to flock to the dance hall to take in the punk sounds. With Meisenberg pounding away on the drums, Henry really stood out on the guitar with his shredding riffs and solos.

The fact that F-Your Birthday was only a two-piece band was hard to believe due to all of the loud noise emanating from the amps and speakers. The band’s instruments reverberated off every wall and filled the audience’s ears. Halfway into the show Henry and Meisenberg announced the birthday of someone in the audience. In F-Your Birthday fashion, they brought out a cake lit with colored candles for the fan celebrating their birthday.

He blew out the candles, and all screamed “F-Your

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John Jacob, lead singer of False Pterodactyl, performs Friday.

Birthday!”

Next up was High Fives and Hell Yeahs. The fourpiece band came out on fire. The pace went through the roof immediately and the crowd responded by crowding the stage and bouncing around on their feet.

Scott Rhodes, Dustin Sigler and Adam Chuck Staats all shared vocal duties, each taking a turn at the mic. They sang and at times gave a shout to the people on the dance floor getting them pumped up.

You couldn’t help but notice the man on the drums, Brian Persinger. He was wild on the drums, almost like Animal from The Muppet Show. He re-

ally stood out to me out of all the musicians in High Fives and Hell Yeahs.

With a friendly introduction from High Fives and Hell Yeahs, False Pterodactyl took over the stage. Another two-piece band, False Pterodactyl was another one of those bands that utilized every note and sound to the maximum volume. These guys were a lot of fun to watch. John Jacob played an acoustic looking electric guitar that gave their band a rustic look which helped with the soft and piercing vocals of Jacob.

His voice was definitely the best of the night, harking to punk rock greats.

Josh Ratliff on the drums

kept the beat, making the whole thing unified.

Last up was False Profit hailing from Buckhannon, W.Va. The band serenaded the audience with its signature thrashing sounds completing the night full of punk rock. Together for 15 years, Marshall Tolliver on vocals, Tommy Fultz on guitar, John Halterman on guitar, John Lang on bass and Steve Halterman on drums ended the night on a good note.

123 Pleasant Street was a great way to spend a freezing Friday night warming up to the sounds of punk. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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African Student Association celebrates Africa Night

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HeartBEAT Afrika performs during WVU African Students Association’s Africa Night on Saturday, February 21 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.

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Sherain Thomas, an occupational therapy graduate student, struts down the runway in a flowy dress during the WVU African Fashion Show.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Many thoughts will be running through your mind this morning.

Take charge and handle a matter that has financial implications. Tap into the recesses of your imagination in a discussion. As a result, optimism and success will come together.

Tonight: Connect with a dear friend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Read between the lines in an early day conversation. Changes could result from someone else’s suggestion.

Finances might be a key issue. The unexpected will occur in a conversation. If you expect less, you’ll get more. Tonight: Get as much R and R as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might feel pressured, but you have the capacity to clear out what you must. Stop judging your performance.

You will get the job done, and quickly at that. Confusion surrounds you. Handle one matter at a time. Tonight: Good

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You know what you want, but you might not think you have the energy to get it. Tap into a friend’s ideas, and you will know that you’ll be OK. Take the first step and reach out to a loved one. Trust in this person’s confidence in you. Tonight: Run an errand or two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Assume your natural role and get a conversation moving. You might not realize it, but ultimately your suggestions will define what happens. You could be considering doing something very different. Be willing to experiment. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH How you see a matter is often different from how others see it. Today, you’ll gain insight through your ability to detach. Perhaps your response will be different, as you are no longer so emotional and can understand many facets of the issue.

Tonight: Read between the lines.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Deal with others directly, and you will be pleased with the rapport you establish and the tidbits you hear as well.

You can’t help but make people feel special, because you take the time to listen to them. Tonight: A friend drops in on you and adds to the fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You won’t intend to challenge someone, but you will do just that by pointing out a problem. The response you get could be quite subtle, yet how you deal with this person might be complex. Give the other party time to calm down. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH The idea of diving into a project will

appeal to you, but plan on fighting off distractions in all forms. Closing your door might not work. Lighten up and face facts: You probably are going to have to adjust your schedule. Tonight: Choose a favorite stressbuster.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You have focus, high energy and creativity on your side today. There could be disagreement, but ultimately you’ll have the right argument and make the correct choice.

Be clear about your approach. Ask for the support you might need.

Tonight: Try out a wild lifestyle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might feel the need to stay close to home. Your abilities to state your feel-

ings and your choices could intimidate someone. See what happens when you speak in a more neutral tone. Others are likely to blossom and become much more open. Tonight: Order in.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Speak your mind, and listen to the responses you get. Honor a change, and be willing to go with it. Just because you might not agree does not mean you need to back away. A partner or dear friend seems to be slowly changing his or her view on a key issue. Tonight: Hang out.

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Monday February 23, 2015

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CLOSING TIME

West Virginia beats Iowa State in last-minute effort, only three games remain in season by nicole curtin

associate sports editor @dailyathenaeum

A thrilling shot from redshirt freshman Teana Muldrow in the last five seconds of Saturday afternoon’s game against Iowa State gave the West Virginia women’s basketball team a much-needed win, 54-52.

In the first half the Mountaineers were on a slow start, shooting 27.6 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from the 3-point line. The Cyclones started to pull ahead in the first half and had a 17-point lead with about two minutes left, when West Virginia gained a bit of momentum and went into halftime down 36-26.

“That’s what we’re used to here at West Virginia, no matter when you get down or it’s not going well during the game you continue to fight and play defense and we did that today,” said head coach Mike Carey.

“They only scored 16 points (in the) second half, so I thought we did a good job defensively — we handled their pick and rolls pretty well in the second half. We didn’t score like we want to but we scored enough.”

Senior Linda Stepney lead the Mountaineers in scoring with 14 points, senior Averee Fields scored

12, junior Bria Holmes posted 11 and Muldrow contributed 10.

In the second half, West Virginia shot 30.3 percent from the field, 33.3 from the 3-point line and 71.4 percent at the foul line.

The Mountaineers finished overall with 29.0 percent from the field, 31.3 beyond the arc and 72.2 percent on free throws.

Iowa State was able to keep a minimum 4-point lead throughout much of the second half. The Cyclones shot 22.7 percent from the field in the second half, 20.0 percent at the 3-point line and 44.4 percent at the foul line — considerably lower than the 80.0 percentage at the foul line in the first half.

Nikki Moody led the Cyclone offense with 15 points followed by Seanna Johnson with 14.

Going into the second half, West Virginia fought hard against the deficit finally getting a lead with about 10 minutes left after a three from Muldrow and a layup from Holmes.

“We had really good looks, we had wide open looks and they started making adjustments,” Carey said. “The first half I played everybody. I’m looking to see who’s going to play hard so we’ll continue to play a lot of people — probably the whole

bench, and see who’s going to come out here and play.”

After WVU took a 1-point lead for a short time in the second half, Iowa State struck out and clung to its 4-point lead until the 3:19 mark when Muldrow sank a free throw to tie the game. Stepney scored a free-throw herself two minutes later, putting the Mountaineers on top, but Moody was right back attacking with a jumper to take the lead again.

In the final seconds of the game, Holmes missed a jump shot and Muldrow was right at the basket to get the board and scored, drawing a foul. Muldrow’s free throw was good and Holmes grabbed a steal from the Cyclones as time ran out.

“Personally it means the world to me. Coach Carey always says sometimes you have to pick it up or sometimes he feels like I’m absent in the game,” Muldrow said. “To do that in front of him and show him and the team I can make big shots and help them succeed.”

This was a big win for the Mountaineers as they wrap up Big 12 play in the next week or so and head into the conference tournament. West Virginia takes on TCU Tuesday night on the road. ncurtin@mail.wvu.edu

Junior guard Bria Holmes goes up for a layup against Iowa State Saturday.

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women’s tennis

West Virginia extends winning streak to nine games, defeats Wright State and UMBC on Friday ben carter

correspondent @dailyathenaeum

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Ikttesh Chahal and Hailey Barrett share a high-five after a win against Youngstown State on Feb. 13.

The West Virginia women’s tennis team extended its winning streak to nine games this weekend as it defeated the Wright State Raiders, 4-3, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retrievers, 7-0, during its doubleheader Friday.

The day started slowly for the Mountaineers as Wright State’s Karoline Haller and Linsey Verstrepen defeated West Virginia senior Ikttesh Chahal and sophomore Kaja Mrgole with a final score of 6-3. In the second match, freshmen duo Lyn Yuen Choo and Yvon Martinez fell just short to Elaine Cloern and Aby Madrigal of Wright State in a tiebreak (7-5) The rest of the day, however, the Mountaineers found an “extra gear” as head coach Miha Lisac told WVUSports.com, with Amy Salvatore winning three matches to open up singles play.

One standout in singles play was freshman Carolina Lewis who had to comeback to notch her 12th singles win of the season. Lewis had a three set marathon against Wright State’s number five, Cloern, eventually winning the match 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. With Lewis’ win, and victories by sophomore Kaja Mrgole and freshman Habiba Shaker, the Mountaineers found themselves up 3-2 on the Raiders.

With West Virginia only needing one more win to seal the victory, it was down to Choo, who made up for her previous loss in doubles play by beating her opponent in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2.

With the winning streak up to eight games after the close game against WSU, the Mountaineers kept it going against UMBC, as they cruised past the Retrievers, 7-0.

In doubles, Mrgole and Chahal rolled to a 6-2 victory at the No. 1 spot, while Shaker and Lewis claimed the point with their own 6-3

win on court two, awarding the doubles point to the Mountaineers.

While in singles play, Lewis tallied another singles win as she rolled to a 6-0, 6-1 victory, and Yvon Martinez also picked up a win against UMBC’s Hanna Victorsson, with a score of 6-3, 6-3.

At the end of the day, the Mountaineers were able to come back and get two strong non-conference victories.

“I thought the afternoon was better,” Lisac told WVUSports.com. “We kicked it into gear a little bit, and we finished off the day very well. We had a slow start in the morning, so it was good to see that we could overcome that in the afternoon session.”

The Mountaineers do not hit the courts at Ridgeview Racquet Club again until March 7, when they face Cornell at 2 p.m. and instate rival Marshall the following day at 9 a.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

track & field

Bertrand vaults career best in Gold/Blue Open this weekend, Big 12 Championships up next by dj deskins

versity women’s track and field team competed in the Gold/Blue Open this weekend in WVU’s Shell The West Virginia Uni- Building. sports writer @dailyathenaeum

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This weekend followed WVU’s strong performance at the SPIRE D1 Indoor Track and Field Invitational in Geneva, Ohio.

The Mountaineers saw several runners set season-best times, including Amy Cashin and Kelly Williams.

Tori Bertrand stole the show this weekend in the Shell Building, setting a career best in the pole vault.

Her mark of 3.83 meters narrowly bested her previous mark of 3.82 meters, which she set earlier this season. It also gave her the 10th-best mark in the Big 12 this season.

Outside of Bertrand, WVU had three other athletes finish in the top three in the pole vault.

Madelin Gardner vaulted 3.45 meters, good enough for a second-place finish.

Freshmen Rebekah Lafata, Caitlin Walton and Sara Finfrock each tied for third with 3.30-meter vaults.

Shannen Daly finished first in the 800-meter run

with a time of 2:19.80.

She fell slightly behind her time of 2:17.87 at the SPIRE Invitational.

Allie Diehl took second place with a time of 10:56.19 in the 3,000-meter run. This followed her career-best mark in the 5,000-meter run two weeks ago at the Akron Invitational.

The one mile event saw two Mountaineers finish in top three. Sophomore Megan Yuan took first place with a time of 5:12.54, a season best for her. She was followed by senior Lydia Martinelli, who took third place with a time of 5:28.47.

The Gold/Blue Open didn’t feature events in which the Mountaineers usually have strong performances, including the high jump and triple jump.

Entering the Big 12 Championships in Ames, Iowa, WVU will see multiple athletes challenge for a top spot in their events.

In the 800-meter run, Cashin ranks 13th in the Big 12 with a 2:10.53. She set this mark at the SPIRE Invitational last weekend, and is around seven seconds off the conference’s top speed. Junior Bri-

anna Kerekes ranks 19th, just two seconds behind Cashin.

In the 1,000-meter, both Cashin and Kerekes rank in the top five. Kerekes sits at fourth, while Cashin has the conferences top time of 2:47.49.

Williams has earned the fourth spot in the conference in the one mile run with a time of 4:43.71. She is one of three Mountaineers to cross the line in under five minutes.

Marsielle McBeam and Hannah Stone are tied for 15th place in the high jump with a mark of 1.70 meters. They sit 0.15 meters off the Big 12’s best mark.

Katlyn Shelar sits just above Bertrand in the rankings for the pole vault.

Her 3.96-meter vault at the WVU Invitational earlier this season earned her ninth place. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 1 West Virginia shoots in NCAA Qualifier by ashley conley correspondent @dailyathenaeum

Bright and early Saturday morning, No. 1 West Virginia took to its home range for an NCAA Qualifier, which consisted of scores that will factor into its NCAA Championship qualification average.

After a successful (111, 8-0 GARC) season thus far, the Mountaineers have shown the poise and maturity of an experienced backto-back NCAA Championship team. Although the team didn’t face an opponent during the qualifier, members looked to improve personal bests and challenge each other for the top score.

The Mountaineers did nothing short of exceeding expectations with a total team score of 4705, which included a smallbore score of 2328 and a 2377 air rifle score.

Two of West Virginia’s top shooters, junior Garrett Spurgeon and senior Maren Prediger, both had impressive showings. Spurgeon came away with a 588

smallbore score and a 594 in air rifle. Prediger made her mark with a career high of 585 in smallbore, while leading the team in air rifle with a solid 597.

“I shot pretty well today. My smallbore was two points off my personal best, my airgun was three, but I thought it was a good day. I definitely did well in smallbore. In standing, I struggled a little bit recently, and so that was one of my big points today is that my standing went really well,” said Spurgeon, a consistent counter for the Mountaineers.

The rest of the counting shooters for West Virginia weren’t far behind. Michael Bamsey added a 580, Elizabeth Gratz shot 575 and Ziva Dvorsak shot 570.

Considering West Virginia has an entire roster full of capable shooters, Patrick Sunderman, Thomas Kyanko and Jean-Pierre Lucas also brought notable scores to the table. Sunderman shot 586, Kyanko shot 585 and Lucas was close by, shooting 583.

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Senior Ziva Dvorsak takes aim during the NCAA qualifiers Saturday. being on the range consis- a week and so to us, whether tently is the key to success. it’s conference championAccording to Spurgeon, the ships or NCAA championteam is preparing exactly ships, it’s the same as the how they always do. first match,” he said.

Beginning Feb. 28, the “The same way we do all season. We all practice ev- West Virginia rifle team will ery day on the range and head to Oxford, Miss., where we have workouts two days they will compete for a

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third-straight Great American Rifle Conference Championship title before venturing to Fairbanks, Alaska on March 13 in search of a third-straight national championship. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU falls to No. 14 Edinboro Friday, tops No. 16 Pittsburgh Sunday by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University wrestling team split a pair of weekend duals to close out its regular season, falling to No. 14 Edinboro Friday, 25-9, and defeating No. 16 Pittsburgh Sunday, 24-14.

The Fighting Scots jumped out to an early 16-0 lead Friday night after victories at 125, 133, 141 and 149.

The Mountaineers’ lineup faced arguably four of Edinboro’s top wrestlers to begin the night including: No. 18 Kory Mines at 125, No. 2 A.J. Schopp at 133, No. 2

Mitchell Port at 141 and No. 1 Dave Habat at 149.

Senior Brutus Scheffel and junior Ross Renzi both earned decisions at 157 and 165, respectively, earning six team points for the Mountaineers.

At 174, No. 19 Patrick Jennings of Edinboro needed overtime to earn a 3-1 decision over WVU’s Parker VonEgidy. Junior Bubba Scheffel dropped an 8-6 decision to No. 10 Vic Avery at 184, before sophomore Jake A. Smith defeated Vince Pickett, 8-1, at 197.

At heavyweight, junior A.J. Vizcarrondo dropped a 5-3 decision to Warren Bosch. After recording an

escape in the second period to tie the score 2-2, Vizcarrondo was awarded a penalty point and led 3-2 heading into the third. Bosch registered a point for riding time to send the bout into overtime, before recording a takedown to secure the victory for the Fighting Scots.

After the match, West Virginia’s first-year head coach Sammie Henson applauded WVU fans’ continued support throughout the season.

“I believe this is the first time since about 2007 that we’ve averaged over 1,000 fans in this arena, which says a lot about the way our guys are wrestling and com-

peting,” Henson said.

Against the Panthers, the Mountaineers dropped a pair of duals at 149 and 157 to begin the dual, as Pitt jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. Renzi won a 5-2 decision over Cody Wiercioch at 165, but No. 7 Tyler Wilps was able to earn a 14-5 major decision over VonEgidy at 174, extending Pitt’s lead to 11-3.

The Mountaineers picked up a pair of wins at 184 and 197. Scheffel just missed a major decision, earning a 9-2 decision over Troy Reaghard. Sophomore Jake A. Smith pinned Nick Bonaccorsi, giving West Virginia a 12-11 lead.

Vizcarrondo outlasted Ryan Solomon at heavyweight to earn a 2-1 decision, pushing the Mountaineers’ lead to 15-11.

Moisey followed by recording his seventh major decision of the season, earning a 14-5 win over Dom Forys at 125.

West Virginia dropped a bout at 133, but senior Mike Morales registered a 22-5 technical fall over Ben Ross at 141, securing a 24-14 win for the Mountaineers.

The Mountaineers will next travel to Ames, Iowa for the Big 12 Championships on March 7. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

WVU makes up lost ground: Kansas, Iowa State and Oklahoma still lead conference sports editor @dschlake_wvu

Big 12 drama hasn’t settled down, and it seems it won’t until the conclusion of the 2014-15 season. In what has been called the deepest and most exciting conference of college basketball this year, the chaos never ends and the scratching and clawing of each team’s fight to the top gets deeper and draws more blood. After another eventful week, here’s a look at where each team sits in this week’s conference power rankings.

1. Kansas Jayhawks (225, 11-3 Big 12) The Jayhawks had somewhat of a rough week, losing to West Virginia in Morgantown Monday, and surviving what looked to be an upset possibility against TCU at home.

Luckily for the Jayhawks, they’ve played well against a tough schedule, keeping them in first place in conference standings, despite a lackluster week. However, Kansas doesn’t have the edge on the conference they’ve had in the past, as almost every other program has shown significant improvement, and several teams have shown they have what it take to prevent the Jayhawks from claiming their 11th straight conference title.

2. Iowa State Cyclones (20-6, 10-4 Big 12) The Cyclones had a solid week, claiming wins against Oklahoma State and Texas and extending their winning streak to three. They only sit a game behind Kansas in the standings and have shown throughout the entirety of the season that they have the drive, as well as the personnel, to pass the Jayhawks when all is said and done. Georges Niang continues to dominate, as he put up 17 points against the Longhorns Saturday, and is averaging 14.6 on the year. With Niang’s consistency and a relatively easy four games remaining—playing Kansas State

and TCU—the Cyclones control their own destiny.

3. Oklahoma Sooners (19-8, 10-5 Big 12) The Sooners escaped with two wins this week against Texas and Texas Tech, but not easily. The Longhorns took them down to the wire and the Red Raiders took the 17th-best team in the country into overtime—the same team that gave them a 45-point stomping in their last meeting. With the two wins, though, the Sooners have now won seven of their last eight games, putting them in third place after a rough start to conference play.

However, unlike the Cyclones, Oklahoma will have to bear down if it wants to make a real run at the title, as two of its three remaining games are against the two obstacles that stand in the way—Kansas and Iowa State.

4. West Virginia Mountaineers (21-6, 9-5 Big 12) After a skid in which West Virginia lost three of four games by about 20 points, many wondered if its full-court press defense was exposed, leaving the Mountaineers with no real edge on their opponents.

That idea would be proved false when fans stormed the court after they took down the 8th-best team in the country, after another demonstration of head coach Bob Huggins’ in-your-face defense that has helped the Mountaineers find success all season long.

Many thought the team would struggle in Stillwater, Okla., playing with a hangover from the Kansas win. That would be proved wrong, too, as the Mountaineers went into the Gallagher-Iba Arena with the same intensity they left the WVU Coliseum with Monday. The Mountaineers sit two games behind conference-leader Kansas, but with four games left—one against Kansas—they still have a chance to really stir things up.

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the Bears bounced back with two wins in a fairly easy week. They knocked off Texas Tech in a scrappy match, and blasted Kansas State with a 27-point difference. With the two wins, the Bears have put themselves back in a contending position, sitting three games back, but they would need a lot of things to fall into place in order to have a chance at the title. They play a tough, but opportunistic remaining schedule, as they play Iowa State and West Virginia—two teams that sit ahead of them in conference standings, and two teams they have already beaten. Like so many others in the Big 12, the Bears too control their own destiny in the final stretch.

6. Oklahoma State Cowboys (17-10, 7-8 Big 12) Well, the Cowboys won three in a row to shoot themselves into the Top 25 with wins against Kansas, Baylor and Texas, and then they lost three in a row, including a 15-point loss to TCU. The Cowboys have made any hope for a conference title nonexistent, but they still have an opportunity at the NCAA Tournament. The Cowboys have shown they have the personnel to take down anyone in the conference, as Le’Bryan Nash is averaging 16.8 points per game and Phil Forte III is averaging 16.2, but the Cowboys are still missing something.

They have a chance to finish strong, with two of their three remaining games being matchups against Texas Tech and TCU, but they still have to travel to Morgantown at the end of the season after losing to the Mountaineers at home.

7. Texas Longhorns (1710, 6-8 Big 12) The Longhorns have undoubtedly had a disappointing year, being a team with high expectations prior to the start of conference play and going 1-7 against ranked opponents on the season. One positive that head coach Rick Barnes and the Longhorns can take from this week, however, is the close-

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Jonathan Holton celebrates with fans after No. 23 West Virginia’s win against No. 8 Kansas. ness of each of their losses. starting to develop a litThey took Oklahoma down tle bit of team mojo as the to the buzzer and played a season progresses, and are strong first half against the showing their stability as Cyclones. While the Long- an upset team of the conhorns probably aren’t sat- ference. With their win over isfied with how the season the Wildcats Wednesday, has played out, they have the Horned Frogs picked shown they have the abil- up their first-ever Big 12 ity to match up with the winning streak since joinleague’s best. When the ing the league. And, taking Big 12 Tournament arrives, momentum from the conTexas has what it takes to secutive wins, the Horned make a run.

Frogs gave Kansas a run 8. Kansas State Wildcats for its money, in Lawrence, (13-15, 6-9 Big 12) Kan., nonetheless. While If we’ve learned one the season has been a disthing from this Kansas State appointment for TCU, Trent team, it’s that they can’t win Johnson and his squad on the road. After beating are at least getting things Oklahoma at home, the going when it matters Wildcats dropped two con- most. secutive games away from 10. Texas Tech Red the “Octagon of Doom.” A Raiders (12-16, 2-13 Big 14-point loss to TCU, and 12) The Red Raiders almost a 27-point trouncing in Waco, Texas, have to make ended their losing streak Kansas State fans scratch Saturday, as they took the their heads after ending Sooners into overtime at Oklahoma’s five-game win- home. They’ve been inconning streak. With the two sistent all season long, but losses, the Wildcats have have shown a few glimpses now lost seven of their last of potential as they did eight games, and the road Saturday. The Red Raidwon’t get much easier with ers face a tough remaingames against Kansas and ing schedule with games Iowa State looming on their against Oklahoma State schedule. Additionally, if and Baylor—two teams the Wildcats have any hope they’ve already lost to once of contending in tourna- this season. Similar to TCU ment play, they’ll have to however, if the Red Raiders sort out their problems can build some momentum with Marcus Foster to get going into tournament play him back on the court for they could shake things up the majority of the game. a bit, but the Red Raiders Otherwise they stand no have a lot more negatives chance. than positives to take from 9. TCU Horned Frogs this season.

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Ask About Our Specials Prices starting at $530 Security Deposit $200 Walk in Closets, Jacuzzi Balcony, Elevators W/D, DW Garages, Storage Units Sparkling Heated Pool Minutes to Hospitals, Downtown and Shopping Center

NO PETS

24 Hr Maintenance / Security

304-599-1880

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PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS EFF: 1BR : 2BR:

NOW LEASING FOR MAY 2015

UNFURNISHED / FURNISHED OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER & GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED MOUNTAIN LINE BUS SERVICE EVERY 10 MINUTES MINUTES FROM PRT

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UNFURNISHED HOUSES 5 BEDROOM HOUSE in South Park across from Walnut Street Bridge. W/D. Call Nicole at 304-290-8972 3& 4BRS. Walk to Campus. W/D, some parking. Lease/Deposit. NO PETS. Avail.

6-1-15. Max Rentals. 304-291-8423

Students. Faith. Community.

When it comes to Price, Location, and Quality We top the competition

Now Leasing

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harless Center 9 MONTH LEASES (August - May) Parking Available

Call today!

304-292-4061

When location and affordability are a priority for you, we are your #1 choice!

1 & 2 Bedroom Apts 1&2 Bathrooms 24 Hr Emergency Maintenance & Enforcement Officer “Now Leasing for May 2015”

Downtown and Sunnyside

304-413-0900

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INDIVIDUAL LEASES F R E E PA R K I NG

NOW LEASING FOR 2015-2016. Limited 2 and 3 BR downtown. Tours on Wednesday-Thursday 1-4. Please stop by 374 Forest Avenue or call 304-692-0990.

3BR & 4BR HOUSES AVAILABLE on Willey St. Very clean, W/D, parking. Walk to downtown campus. Available 5/15.

304-554-4135.304-594-1564.304-282-892 2.

4/BR CAMPUS AREA & BETWEEN CAMPUSES. New appliances, W/D, Off-street Parking, Pet friendly. 12-month lease / deposit. Starts June 1.

304-292-5714 4BR 2BTH 209 WAVERLY ST. Parking, W/D, Dishwasher, Deck. $400/BR + Utilities. hymarkproperties.com. 304-319-1243 AVAILABLE MAY. NEAR CAMPUS. 3-4/BR 2/BA. D/W, W/D, Off-street parking.

Full basement, backyard, covered-porch. $350/BR plus utilities. No Pets.

304-282-0344.

MUST SEE just across from Arnold Hall 3,4, 5, & 6BR and 2 & 3BATH houses with W/D, DW, Microwave, A/C, parking, all in excellent condition.

All utilities included. For appointment call 304-288-1572, 288-9662, 282-7572 website JEWELMANLLC.COM

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Make your new house the way YOU like it! 4 bedroom houses in convenient locations. Lots to offer!

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Change lives – including yours!

REM WV Inc. has immediate opportunities for Care Providers in the Morgantown areas We are seeking dedicated individuals to provide assistance with daily living activities for adults who happen to have an intellectual or developmental disability.

Training is provided. Full time employees are eligible to choose benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more.

Employment requirements include high school or GED or equivalent in education and related experience, valid driver’s license in good standing, and passing a background screening.

Apply online @

http://jobs.thementornetwork.com/ morgantown-jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer

MUSICIANS WANTED Guitarist seeking drummers, bassists, other guitarists, etc. for jamming / playing for fun.

Please call Clinton Yost 304-775-2585

Attention Retail Wireless Sales Professionals!

US Cellular Authorized Agent is looking for Enthusiastic sales professionals for one of their US Cellular stores.

If you take pride in superior customer service, and If you have retail wireless sales experience, then check us out.

We offer a wide range of company benefits including Commission, Bonuses, Medical, Paid Holidays, Sick & Personal Days & Retirement Plan.

Great opportunities for career advancement.

B&H Computers, owner of several regional US Cellular Authorized agent locations, is now accepting applications for retail wireless professionals for their Morgantown store.

Please submit resume to rahillsvile@yahoo.com

FRATERNITY HOUSE MANAGER POSITION. Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Rho Chapter is seeking a Manager of the Chapter house at 670 North High Street. Full apartment, parking, internet, cable, meal plan and salary is included in the position.

The applicant should be a Graduate or Grad Student of WVU with strong management skills for managing affairs and operations of the chapter house. This is a full time position.

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Monday February 23, 2015

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