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Online tool eases transfer credit woes By hannah wigal staff writer @dailyathenaeum

With the end of the sem e s t e r a p p ro a c h i n g , many West Virginia University students are dealing with the stress of registering for summer courses at other institutions. Students have the option to complete summer courses in their hometowns for convenience and to save money. However, transferring credits

back to WVU sometimes proves to be difficult. The Transfer Equivalency System, offered by the WVU Office of Admissions, is a convenient service for students to ease the stress of these situations. TES, from CollegeSource, is an interactive database of course data from higher education institutions. “TES allows students to quickly locate course descriptions from institu-

tions around the country and some international institutions,” said Marilyn Potts, the WVU Director of Admissions. To use the system, the student must know the name of the institution the credits are being transferred from, the sending institution course name and number, credit hours and the equivalent course at WVU. “The Transfer Equivalency System provides students with an easy way

to validate transfer credits from other institutions,” Potts said. “For WVU students who desire to take a course at another institution, TES provides easy access to determine what courses will transfer back to WVU.” Throughout the process, TES will give stepby-step directions, and the Office of Admissions provides assistance if questions or issues arise while using the system. The system was de-

signed to make the transfer process easier for students and academic advisers. Current students who wish to enroll in summer courses elsewhere must first meet with their adviser for course approval. Potts said it is imperative that students complete the transfer credit approval process prior to enrolling at other schools or their credits may not apply. WVU accepts two types

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Freshmen students to celebrate first-year completion by caroline peters staff writer @dailyathenaeum

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Animal House Pets and Pet Supplies on High Street rents ducklings and chicks out to anyone who wants to be a temporary parent for a one-time fee of $20.

Local pet store chick, duckling ‘rentals’ may not be all they’re ‘quacked’ up to be BY laura haight staff writer @dailyathenaeum

The Animal House on High Street has started the “Rent-a-Duck” program, which allows students and families to rent a duckling for their preferred duration. Ducklings can be rented for $14.99 and chicks for $9.99. The program is popular with students because once the duckling or chick gets too big, they can return it to the Animal House. Once the animals reach a certain age, the Animal House then sends them to a farm in Preston County, where the farm uses the ducks for laying eggs to sell back to the Morgantown community. Cathy Cutlip, owner of the Animal House, came up with the idea for the program when she noticed families giving their children a duckling for Easter and then not knowing what to do with it once it turned into a full-grown duck. She said this program gives the ducklings a loving home while the farmers benefit from not having to care for them on the farm where predators might eat them. “The farmers don’t have to worry about the lights or the coops,” Cutlip said. “The kids get to raise them until they get too big and start pooping everywhere.”

She said this program is beneficial for everyone involved. “We win because everyone’s purchasing from us, and it helps all of our programs,” Cutlip said. “The kids and the families win because they get the cutest thing ever and they spoil it, feed it and make it nice, fat and plump.” The duckling comes with two pounds of duck starter food and a small bag of litter. The new owner has to provide light, warmth and shelter for the duckling. Cutlip said she won’t sell to students who live in residence halls. Shannon McKenna/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM When students raise a duckling, they condition it to A duckling sits on the counter at Animal House Pets and Pet Supplies. Many WVU become attached to humans, students have been purchasing ducklings and chicks for a few hours or days since and the ducks will show af- the store’s implementation of the deal. fection toward humans instead of biting them. Cutlip to show her how the ducklings are “These kids are spoiling these ducks like growing. crazy,” Cutlip said. “When farmers raise “We haven’t had any complications,” them, they just feed them. These ducks are she said. “We’ve had a few kids sneak just so friendly and spoiled.” ducks in the dorms, and they’ve had to Cutlip said the program has been a suc- return them, which is fine with us because cess so far. Many of the students who pursee ducks on PAGE 1 chase the ducklings have sent pictures to

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The annual West Virginia University Sophomore Celebration will take place Wednesday 5-8 p.m. in the Blue and Gold Room of the Evansdale Residential Complex, where current freshmen can celebrate the completion of their first year. Sheila Powell, the manager of Information Services for the vice president of Personnel Administration, said students should attend the festivities for a number of reasons. “We do this every year because we want students to really experience a nice ending to their first year as Mountaineers,” Powell said. “We want the freshmen to attend because we have lots of nice giveaways. Both DJ’s are locals, and we believe this is a nice way for the freshmen to celebrate the end to a successful freshman year.” Upcoming sophomores can connect with friends they made throughout the year. “We will have dinner served at the celebration, and we want to create a dining hall, picnic atmosphere for the students,” Powell said. “There will also be tables from University resources set up as well as games to play, (and) the first 500 students receive a free T-shirt.” The Student Recreation Center, the Student Government Association, Career Services, Student Employment and numerous other vendors will also be in attendance to give students an opportunity to explore available oncampus resources. The freshmen will also be able to explore student housing options. “Some of the University apartment complexes will have booths set up for the students,” Powell said. “This will be great for this particular group of students, because most of them have spent their first year in the dorms. Now they can explore other options in housing and speak with some of the landlords about living conditions. “I think students should come, especially because this is a great way for freshmen to reflect on the year, celebrate its outcome and be proud of themselves.”

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Car accident killed SD girls missing since 1971 ELK POINT, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota girls on their way to an endof-school-year party at a gravel pit in May 1971 drove off a country road and into a creek where their remains lay hidden until last fall when a drought brought their car into view, authorities said Tuesday. State and local officials held a news conference Tuesday afternoon confirming that the 1960 Studebaker unearthed in September included the remains of Cheryl Miller and Pamella Jackson, both 17-year-olds who attended Vermillion High School. The investigators showed dozens of photographs of well-preserved clothing, Miller’s purse and even her driver’s license complete with a smiling photograph. Those personal items and DNA were used to identify the girls, said Attorney General Marty Jackley. Jackson didn’t have her purse along. Classmates who saw the teens before they disappeared and other evidence indicated that they had not been drinking, he said. In addition, mechanical tests on the car pointed away from foul play, Jackley said. He noted that the car was in the highest gear and the headlight switch on the dashboard showed the lights were on. “It’s consistent with a car accident,” Jackley said. “To start with, the forensic pathology and anthropology reports indicate that there’s no type of injury that would be consistent with or caused by foul play or inappropriate conduct.” He said the bodies were found in the front seats, as opposed to the back seat or trunk, and that their clothing did not appear to

be missing — all of which points away from their deaths being caused by a crime. There is no way to know whether a blown tire might have cause a crash, but one was damaged and the tread was quite thin, he said. Family members, law enforcement and others had searched the area countless times without luck. “They were searching and they simply didn’t find it,” Jackley said. Jackson’s father, Oscar, died Sept. 18, five days before the car was found. “If you look at that obituary, it indicates one of the saddest parts of Oscar’s life is not knowing about the disappearance of his daughter Pam,” Jackley said. The girls’ disappearance was one of the initial investigations of South Dakota’s cold case unit in 2004. A September 2004 search of a Union County farm turned up apparently unrelated bones, clothing, a purse, photographs, newspaper articles and other items, but not the car. In a warrant authorizing the search, authorities said that David Lykken, who lived at the farm in 1971 and was a classmate of the girls, might have been involved in the disappearance of Miller and Jackson as well as three other unnamed people. Lykken is in prison serving an unrelated 227-year sentence for rape and kidnapping. In July 2007, a Union County grand jury indicted Lykken on two counts of premeditated murder, two counts of felony murder and two counts of murder in the disappearance of Miller and Jackson. But state prosecutors dropped

Clothing found from the 1960 Studebaker unearthed in September 2013 is seen above. Two South Dakota girls on their way to an end-of-school-year party at a gravel pit in May 1971 drove off a country road into a creek and remained hidden until last fall when a drought brought their car into view, authorities said Tuesday, April 15, 2014. State and local officials held a news conference Tuesday afternoon confirming that the 1960 Studebaker unearthed in September included the remains of Cheryl Miller and Pamella Jackson, both 17-year-olds who attended Vermillion High School. all six murder charges after concluding a jailhouse informant apparently lied about Lykken supposedly admitting to causing the deaths. Attorney Mike Butler, of Sioux Falls, represented Lykken and said the state has yet to apologize to the family for the search and allegations that turned out to be false. “This whole thing with a man being charged, the

Lykken family farm being plowed under,” Butler said of the search. “That family suffered needlessly for a long time.” Jackley said two federal courts upheld the search and concluded it was done appropriately. “With that said, it’s unfortunate that when we are searching and trying to help families that we disrupt things, that we affect lives,” he said. “That search

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The girls’ remains will be returned to family members for burial. Family members of Miller and Jackson attended the news conference but didn’t speak, though Jackley read a statement from them: “Our day has come through this journey for answers pertaining to our sister Sherry and dear friend Pam, for we will be able to finish the last chapter of this journey.”

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was done legally and with full intention of trying to help the family of a community find two missing 17-year-olds.” Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges said Tuesday he had no regrets about the investigation. “The only unfortunate thing I would add is for the Lykken family, for what they had to go through. But I don’t make any apologies for doing our job,” he said.

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Continued from page 1 accept a course that has an equivalent, even if the course numbers do not match. The second type is open credits, where students enroll in courses

elsewhere that are not offered at the University. These credits are accepted by TES, and the student’s department of study will make the final decision on how the open credit will be applied to his or her degree. To find a list of approved institutions, con-

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The program allows students and members of the community to rent a duckling or a chick until it is an adult or they cannot care for it anymore. Once they are adults, the animals are taken to a local farm.

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Continued from page 1 we make more money.” Sydney Nordhausen, a freshman elementary education student, said she became the owner of her duckling, Donald, after a friend couldn’t take care of it anymore. “I thought it would be fun to have, and since it’s small I thought it would be easy to take care of,”

she said. She said she soon found that her assumptions were false as the duckling proved difficult and timeconsuming to raise. “You have to clean their cage all the time, they need their water and food changed often, and they need to be warm at all times,” Nordhausen said. “Ducks are very loud and don’t like to sleep unless you are holding them. They need a lot of atten-

tion and time.” Nordhausen said if students are going to buy a duckling or a chick, they need to make sure they have enough time to dedicate to it and learn how to properly care for it. “It’s not a typical domesticated pet,” she said. “You have to learn how to care for it and train it in the setting of a home.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Students vote, official T-shirt design by westley thompson a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

The two-week voting period for the official 2014-15 West Virginia University fan shirt is over, and the shirt has been selected. After receiving more than 17,000 votes, a color, logo, motto and design have been chosen. The new shirt is blue, which is a change from the gold that is usually selected. The front of the shirt says “Forever a Mountaineer” with the WV logo underneath. The back of the shirt has a picture of the Mountaineer in gold with the state of West Virginia in the background. Many students are pleased with the new design. “The white lettering that says ‘Forever A Mountaineer’ not only contrasts with the blue beautifully, it also creates a sense of connection with the University,” said Andrew German, a sophomore biometrics

system engineering student. “It provides a sense of euphoria that comes along with forever being a Mountaineer.” Other students like the meaning behind the new motto. “I think it’s true to our school, and I love it,” said Carlos Nathan, a sophomore biology student. “Once you become a Mountaineer, you are forever a Mountaineer.” The “Forever a Mountaineer” phrase truly captures the essence of our school’s pride. Students at WVU take a lot of pride in being Mountaineers, which is an excellent thing. They are supportive and passionate about their school and consider themselves Mountaineers for life. Not every student is on board with the design, though. Some believe despite the color switch, there hasn’t been enough done to make it different or unique from the other years. “It’s basically the same

as all the recent shirts,” said Ben Aulick, a freshman strategic communications student. “They need to do something different.” Others like the design but are hesitant to warm up to the color change. “I like the design, but would rather have the shirt be gold since that’s what typically we wear to games,” said Jon Guzzey, a senior multidisciplinary studies student. The color blue won with 57 percent of the votes in the color category, and the phrase “Forever a Mountaineer” won by 59 percent. The shirts will be available for purchase in June. Be sure to stock up in preparation for the 2014-15 year. What’s your opinion? Do you like the new shirt? Hate it? What would you change about it, or how would you design it if it was entirely up to you? Comment on our website or tweet at us.

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Fireside Soul, Apple Pappy perform at Morgantown Sound BY SAM BOSSERMAN A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum

It was an acoustic-themed night at Morgantown Sound, WWVU-FM’s weekly live music show, as two talented local groups took the stage in a double feature Monday night. The first band to perform was Fireside Soul. The group played a collection of covers and originals with lead vocalist Josh Folmsbee showing off his impressive range and demonstrating a high degree of passion. Folsmbee seemed well in tune with guitarist and backup vocalist Daniel Nuzum, leading to a powerful sound as they played in

unison. Folmsbee said Fireside Soul’s music is something many people in this region can relate to, as it’s best suited to being outdoors among the mountains. “Our name is Fireside Soul because we feel like our music is what you’d find being played around a camp or bonfire,” Folmsbee said. According to Folmsbee, neither him nor Nazum are playing music to get rich or famous but instead are just focused on making music people will enjoy. “It’s just about having people enjoy our music,” Folmsbee said. “We both put a good bit into the songs we write.” As far as the songwriting

process goes, Folmsbee said it’s largely a solo affair until one of them has almost finished a song, at which point they’ll both come together to fine, tune it. Folmsbee said he has been heavily influenced by both Dave Matthews and Jimi Hendrix from a young age, and the influence is reflected in the band’s music. Fireside Soul can be found online at https:// facebook.com/FSSWV, and the band can be caught live on the first Friday of every month at the Mason Jar in Granville. The second act of the soul-soothing double feature was the band Apple Pappy. The band featured a wide

Corabi to bring hard rock to Schmitt BY JAKE JARVIS A&E WRITEr @dailyathenaeum

Schmitt’s Saloon will host a special performance Thursday night by former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi. Audiences will get a chance to not only listen to Corabi sing, but they will also get hear him tell stories of his long and arduous journey with the Hard Rock music business. Corabi’s time with Motley Crue began in 1992 after Vince Neil was let go by the record company. Neil went on to pursue other interests including a solo music career and indy racing. For five years, Corabi rocked out with the band and received much positive criticism. Neil was ultimately asked to return by the record label in 1997, which left Corabi stunned. “Yeah, and if I can be honest, one of the things that disturbs me is like, when I was in Motley Crue it doesn’t seem like it was a long time in the grand scheme, but I spent five years of my life with those guys, almost every day,” said Corabi in an interview with LegenderyRockInterviews. com. “It’s like I didn’t just lose the gig, but I lost my friends too. It’s just weird.” Many fans remember him the most for his work on the band’s self-titled “Motley Crue” album, released in 1994. The album had two singles to chart on Bilboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart includ-

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ing “Hooligan’s Holiday” and “Misunderstood.” Since late 2012, Corabi has been touring solo around the country. From March 29 to April 2, Corabi was a resident musician for the “Monsters of Rock” cruise that traveled through the Bahamas. For a rock legend like Corabi, a solo tour at small venues seems like a way for him to pass the time before starting larger projects. However, RollingStone. com reported band members Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Vince Neil will part ways for good after “The Final Tour.” Corabi is currently signed to Rat Pak Records, and in November 2012, he released one solo album entitled “John Corabi Unplugged.” Through email, a repre-

sentative from Rat Pak Records said Corabi will probably “do what he always does and just tell true stories about his own journey in music” during his show Thursday night. Todd King, owner and operator of Schmitt’s Saloon, said Corabi will perform in a “VH1 Unplugged” style, showcasing old favorites and new works. This is a one-of-a-kind experience for Hard Rock lovers everywhere. Where else would you get to sit down and basically chat with a Hard Rock legend? Tickets for the event are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. They can be purchased online at http:// schmittssaloon.com. The show begins at 6:30 p.m.

range of instrumentals and vocal abilities, leading to a well-crafted mixture of sounds. The group played mostly “mountain music,” and many of the songs directly related to living in Appalachia and West Virginia, specifically. The entire group hails from Appalachia, and the connection to the region seemed both strong and genuine. Ben Williams, the band’s mandolin player and one of several vocalists, said Apple Pappy’s connection to Appalachia is what makes their music so relatable. “If you’re from the mountains, I feel like this type of music is going to resonate with you,” Williams said.

“We’re all from the Appalachians, and we’re just playing the music we feel.” Williams said the band’s originals cover both the good and bad aspects of the region, from the beauty of the mountains to the exploitation of immigrant workers. “We try to tap into the most beautiful things about the mountains and also some of the not so beautiful things,” Williams said. “There’s a little bit of politics in it, but we mostly just tell our stories.” Williams said Apple Pappy will be releasing a new album this summer. Natasha Smith, who was in the audience at Morgantown Sound, said she thought Apple Pappy was

able to make a strong connection with their listeners. “They’re very down to Earth, and you really see that when they play,” Smith said. “They play a lot of music that feels like Appalachia, and you can definitely feel their connection to the area.” Smith said she particularly enjoyed the powerful vocals of band member Emily Tanzey. “The way she translates classical and operatic music into this Appalachian bluegrass style is beautiful,” Smith said. Morgantown Sound can be caught on the air and in the Gluck Theatre every Monday starting at 8 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Sean Combs to speak at Howard U. Commencement WASHINGTON (AP) — Entertainer and entrepreneur Sean Combs will deliver Howard University’s commencement speech this year in Washington, D.C. The school announced Tuesday that Combs will be among five people who will receive honorary degrees as trailblazers in their fields. Combs was a Howard student in the late 1980s. He will receive an honorary doctorate in the humanities. He went on to create his Puff Daddy persona and built his own business and brand. Last year he launched an all-music TV channel, Revolt, aiming to create the ESPN of music. It airs in about 20 million U.S. homes. University President Howard. The university also will Wayne Frederick says Combs’ entrepreneur- honor CNN anchor Wolf ial spirit was sparked at Blitzer, transplant sur-

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DUCKS FOR RENT? Local pet store’s new business plan could be hurtful to students, animals

The Animal House’s “Rent-A-Duck” program, which allows students and families to rent ducklings for $14.99, is quickly gaining popularity among students. It’s not hard to see why. The idea of renting a cute animal for a limited time is especially appealing to those who enjoy having a pet but don’t want to deal with the long-term responsibilities of caring for it. To the customer, it sounds like the perfect plan: find a cute duckling or chick, get the starter pack, play with it and give it back when the responsibility is overwhelming. Students can learn to be more responsible for someone other than themselves, and the duckling or chick receives some human affection. The Animal House makes profit when the ducks are rented or returned, as the ducks are then sent to a farm in Preston County where they will

be used to lay eggs, which are then sold back to the community. It’s a good solution all around, from a business perspective. The customer, middle man and the farm all win in this situation. Despite all the fluffy good feelings about the program, there are also so many ways this could go wrong. Caring for a pet, albeit a temporary one, is time-consuming and requires a lot of commitment from the carer. The target market may be for families with children, but students are a significant portion of the intended market, and students lead an unpredictable schedule. They have their college careers, parttime work and active social lives that may not permit properly raising a duckling. Granted, some may argue they don’t have social lives as active as their peers, but the argument still stands. Does your academic schedule give you breathing time, let alone a

good chunk of time to raise a duckling or chick? There are individuals who can juggle their school work and caring for a pet, and because the duration of the rental is essentially on the renter’s terms, some ducks can be returned even after a week or two if the renter feels overwhelmed. What happens then? The pet store would then rent the duckling to another student, and in a best case scenario, the student returns it when it’s old enough to be sold to the farm. On the other hand, if the student also can’t cope with the commitment, the ducklings would be returned as such, and the cycle repeats itself. Animals are much like humans. They form emotional attachments to their caregivers, and ducklings are known to imprint themselves to humans. While not all ducklings will be rented as soon as they’re hatched, they can form very deep bonds with

their human caretakers. Most duckling adopting agencies and owners agree taking care of these cute animals requires a lot of attention and effort. They can develop anxiety issues and be unable to fend for itself if they are separated from their owner for a certain period of time. While the caretaker may be able to juggle his or her studies and caring for a duck, how much commitment and empathy will go toward the welfare of the duck? Besides that, the idea of returning the ducks when the renters can’t handle the pressure is unethical. The duckling is a living animal, it does form social attachments, and it will suffer from the unstable connections. There should be more stipulations put in place that will protect these ducklings and chicks and not just benefit humans with money.

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Parents outraged at new curriculum standards

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Recently, parents across the country have been reaching out to their local Board of Education to express distaste for the Common Core State Standards Initiative. So, what exactly is common core? The Common Core State Standards Initiative determines exactly what a student should learn at the end of each grade, K-12. The goal is to raise the standards to an internationally benchmarked level.

Currently, only six states have not adopted Common Core. These include Alaska, Texas, Indiana, Nebraska, Minnesota and Virginia. West Virginia adopted the standards on June 2, 2010 and plans to implement them fully in the 2014-15 school year. The larger question posed by Common Core is the purpose of schooling. During my time in public education, I’ve been told I need to work hard and apply myself so I am “college and career ready.” In 2009, W.Va. Governor Joe Manchin started making strong efforts with the Southern Regional Educa-

tion Board to adopt statewide college-readiness standards. One effect of this is WESTEST 2. Used for grades 3-11, this exam is used to measure a student’s mastery of West Virginia 21st Century Content Standards and Objective. But what does this actually do? Say a student in grade 11 takes the WESTEST 2 and does not meet the standards for mathematics that deems them “college ready.” From there, the students will be expected to take a transitional math class that supplements their learning instead of moving onto more advanced classes.

However, in Common Core, this is discouraged. A major problem with overregulated curriculum is instructors begin teaching to the test. This has been known to decrease the quality of a student’s education in many different scenarios. Part of this stems from the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001. This made teachers reallocate their time. Since testing is only required in mathematics and reading, subjects like science and history fell by the wayside. And if an instructor tries to make a student wellrounded, they often perform badly on standardized testing. Common Core furthers this by having too stringent of guidelines that offer no room for transitional and vocational classes. After all, a student has to be “college and career ready.” We have to get a job. We have to make money. The obvious truth is not all students are destined for college. By forcing careeroriented students into being college ready, it causes unnecessary stress and anxiety to perform for an exam that doesn’t measure their ability to hold their fu-

ture job. For college-bound students, it causes them to not be pushed to perform. Instead, meeting the minimum is sufficient. And there seems to be a flawed cognition that says, “We’re losing to China.” Wait. What are we losing? It all comes back to what we choose to live our life for. To buy into programs like Common Core is to continue to push the human existence into a corner where the sole purpose is to acquire currency. While I agree a more educated society is a better society economically, I wonder about the effects of mental health and enjoyment of life. In 2012, Huffington Post reported on the best education systems in the world and said there are few correlations between the top systems. What was found to be essential is respect for educators. I am always baffled by the idea that teachers - professional educators - are not trusted with their job and are further told what and how they should be teaching by administrators who’ve been out of the classroom for years. My fourth grade teacher

was not a teacher who taught to the test. She encouraged us to ask questions and always stopped to answer them. She allowed our natural curiosity to guide classroom discussions. To no surprise, I learned more from her than any other teacher. Some things you just can’t regulate. How do you put a standard on the curiosity of a child? How do you test the joy of learning? These are the things that make someone successful. The Common Core Standards are not a set of curriculum yet. This means they are just guidelines to what a student should be learning. But the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium are working to develop common assessments. I trust teachers. I respect what they do. As a nation we’ve lost this respect and have begun blaming them for a failing education system. But they are just players in this high-stakes roll of the die. So don’t hate the players. Hate the game. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Yes, I was Born Here. No, I Don’t Think in Chinese. erin lin university of illinois

I believe at some point every writer has to deal with some type of racial article. I suppose for me, today is the day, but before I say anything further I want it to be incredibly clear that I am not at all saying that the woman I was talking to was racist. I do not want her to get hate mail nor do I want people to have this misconstrued idea that she is out to get all the Asians at U of I, and I also don’t want anyone to think that I am slamming her down or calling her up to get fired for being rude. So without further ado, let me explain the situation of what exactly happened. I am currently an English major taking an English class on how to write film criticism.

Apparently, writing film criticism is vastly different from writing your standard three prong paper with analysis and maybe .25 percent of summary. After being taught that everything I write about needs to be heavily interpreted and analyzed, I was thoroughly surprised that there is absolutely no interpretation in film criticism and it focuses mainly on whether or not it is worth your money to see a specific movie. I turned in my rough draft to my professor and she told the class there were several students she needed to see by appointment because we still haven’t grasped the essence of what it means to write film criticisms. Yes, your very own Erin Lin was one of them. That’s alright though, sometimes branching out on different writing can be eye opening and although I was not particularly happy about it,

I definitely wrote my film review as if I had just analyzed Wuthering Heights. The moment I stepped into her office, the very first thing she asked me was, “when you write, do you think in Chinese or in English?” I stopped and stared at her for around five seconds before I quickly said that I always think in English. One of the things that bothered me about that question was that I had never talked to my professor prior to that moment and it made me uncomfortable that my race was one of the first things that came between me and my writing. The fact that she placed an assumption on me that I could speak Chinese just because I am Asian made me angry that I am part of a community that will be seen as forever foreign. The possibilities that she did not consider was that I could not be Chi-

nese (which I am not, but proudly born from Taiwanese parents) and I could very well be Vietnamese or Thai or Filipino. I could be third generation and not know a single Chinese word, yet be visibly seen as an Asian. The basis on which she asked that question was curiosity; she figured that if a student were bilingual, then there would be “language cross-over” and I would be grammatically incorrect in my writing because I have multiple languages running through my head. She later told me that my word choice needs improvement and that my grammar is not where it could be (fair enough). However, she then proceeded to ask me whether or not I was born here based on my poor grammar skills (excuse me!?). I told her I was born in Chicago and have lived here all

my life and she responded with, “great! Then it should be no problem improving your vocabulary and your grammar.” I left that meeting infuriated beyond belief and I wanted to do everything that I could to let all my friends know about this racist professor who clearly did not deserve to be teaching here at this university where we pride ourselves on our diversity. But I later realized that this woman’s “racism” was founded on nothing but good ol’ ignorance. She had no intention of being malicious with her remarks, but rather she did not know that what she asked could have multiple meanings and that it was not alright to assume that just because I am an Asian American on campus, I could speak an Asian language or that I was an international student. No, the professor who

has an adopted daughter from China did not hate me nor did she look down upon the students who rocked the black hair and came from a background of rich culture and value in family and honor. She merely did not know and that is the unfortunate part of what happened; I cannot be angry at her for not understanding or being aware of how poorly her comments came off, but I can come to the conclusion that it is not hate that we need to battle but ignorance. So yes, I was born here and no I don’t think in Chinese, but we can educate ourselves so that we can understand a little bit more about one another and instead of offending and hurting one another with words of ignorance, we will sympathize. Recognize. Interpret. Tolerate.

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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you often disagree with those around you. How you manifest this difference of opinion will strongly affect your relationships. If you develop respect for others’ ideas, better interactions will emerge as a result. A change on the homefront will be for the better. If you are single, at times you might feel out of sync with others when dating. Realize that not everyone is right for you. The period from July 15 to your next birthday could draw a significant person into your life. If you are attached, you enjoy each other’s company. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Your intensity might be heightened by a night of vivid

dreams. A personal or domestic matter will loosen you up. You could see a white rabbit pop out of a black hat. Stay centered in your apparent good fortune, and don’t let anyone get to you. Tonight: Togetherness counts. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Others seek you out, as they have plans or a project that they would like to include you in. You might have different plans. How you explain this could define your interactions for a while. Take an overall look at a situation. Tonight: Sort through invitations. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HH Focus on a project, rather than allow others to be distracted. You will be optimistic when it comes to an investment. A partner surprises you with a different perspective. You could feel awkward about a personal

crisis. Tonight: Take your time heading home. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Your creativity emerges, and you seem to find answers quickly. On the other hand, others easily could be stumped by a problem. Be careful with a roommate who might decide to cause some uproar. Maintain a sense of humor. Tonight: Ever playful. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH You need to focus on the here and now, as well as on what direction you want to head in. You need to be determined, or else you will be distracted too easily. Count on your inner voice. You might be receiving an odd yet valid message. Listen carefully. Tonight: At home. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH You could tumble into a snafu, but

you will bounce right out. Use care with spending, as it could cause a problem. Tempers might flare regarding something that seems more important than it really is. A meeting could be more instrumental than you think. Tonight: Where the action is. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Patience doesn’t appear to be very evident right now, as tempers are close to the surface. Respect differences instead of viewing others as being wrong. Unexpected developments involving a partner or close associates will land in your lap. Tonight: Take a break from routine. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH You could choose to bypass a frustrating situation. If you would like to maximize your energy, detach. Instability comes from an associate and/or a

change in schedule. News sheds light on a decision. First, digest the information. Tonight: Alone does not work. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH Listen to others’ complaints. You might be inclined to start a discussion and get to the bottom of a problem. You might be surprised by the anger that arises. Keep your opinions to yourself for now. Tonight: Your popularity is about to soar! CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Zero in on your priorities while you can. A boss or a personal situation has the capacity to distract you. Decide how to handle this issue, especially if you have a lot to get done. Realize that you have options. Tonight: Loosen up with a friend. Say “goodbye” to tension.

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BORN TODAY Aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright (1867), basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947), actor Charlie Chaplin (1889).

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Cherry Street Band says farewell with final performance at 123

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The Cherry Street Band played at 123 Pleasant Street in January.

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Morgantown’s very own Cherry Street Band is performing for the last time at 123 Pleasant Street Friday night. The band – made by Paris Winfrey, Drew Nickerson, Michael Niemann, Greg Mulley and Logan Seidler – got their start in Morgantown music lovers after winning the WVU Battle of the Bands in March 2013. “I wish we had gotten organized and became pro-

active sooner,” Nickerson said. “We noodled around for two years before we got serious.” Since their win, the band has been playing around town at places such as Black Bear, Morgantown Brewing Company and Morgantown Relay for Life. Since Seidler and Niemann are moving away from Morgantown, this will be the group’s last performance. In January, Cherry Street Band performed a soldout show at 123 Pleasant Street with Surgeon

General’s Warning, so this show should be even bigger. “Thinking back to just a year-and-a-half ago when we played an open mic there for less than 10 people, it’s incredible that we’ve gotten so much support from our friends and the community,” Nickerson said. For anyone out there hoping to have the same level of success, they suggest keeping the experience fun. Although it can get busy and be hard at times, Mulley said being friends first is what kept them

Top summer fashion trends carly smith a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

While the official start to summer is about two months away, the weather will start to warm up before we know it. Summer vacation begins in two-and-a-half weeks, and it’ll be time to pack the car and hit the beach. Not sure what’s on trend for the summer? We’ve got you covered with all of the top styles for the heat. For the ladies, here are the top four looks for this summer: 1. Shift blouses and dresses Shift blouses or dresses are a classic way to vamp up your wardrobe. Shift dresses and blouses are structured in a way that gives them a tailored look around the shoulders and neckline, but they drop straight down on the sides. The greatest things about shift blouses or dresses is they can be dressed up or down. Pair a solid colored shift blouse with a pair of black dress pants and vi-

brant colored heels for work. Slip on a fun patterned shift dress with sandals or wedges for a day of shopping or a night out. Shift dresses and blouses can be found in just about any clothing store and usually come in rayon and silky fabrics. 2. Floral print Floral print screams summer. Floral prints can come in many different patterns, colors and formats. Spice up your summer wardrobe with a pastel floral tank or a bright floral pair of shorts. Floral prints can be tight or wide, with small or large flowers. This can make your outfit look relaxed or busy. When wearing floral print, make sure to balance your look with a solid piece in a similar color to pull it all together. 3. Maxi skirts Maxi skirts are popping up in every clothing store and will be a huge part of summer fashion trends. Maxi skirts come in many different colors and patterns and can be more comfortable and flexible than maxi dresses. Maxi skirts look great paired with a

tank or V-neck top tucked in. The trick to pulling off a maxi skirt is whether to wear a solid top and patterned skirt or vice versa. Maxi skirts offer comfort, as most are stretchy, while still looking sophisticated. 4. Lace or fringe accents Lace or fringe accents are a must-have this summer. Lace is pretty and soft but can be fancy or beachy. Jean shorts with lace accents are big this summer. Many retailers are debuting shorts with holes that have lace behind them or lace coming from under the shorts. This dresses up the traditional jean short and makes it softer. Fringe accents are festival ready and keep you covered while showing some skin. You can buy a shirt with fringe on the bottom or a satchel-like crossbody purse with a fringe accent. You can also make your own fringe shirt by taking your favorite graphic tee and cutting the bottom into strips. The best part about these top summer styles is they won’t hurt your wallet, either. Many of these pieces can be paired with what you own, and you might have some of these trends already hidden in your closet. These trends can be found at many different stores for different budgets, from Macy’s to TJ Maxx and even Wal-Mart. Beat the heat and get geared up for summertime with these top trends. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

together. The band took time to think back to their favorite memories during their time together. Seidler’s favorite memory was when a couple in the audience had a surprise proposal. After she said yes, the band helped celebrate by playing Alicia Key’s “If I Ain’t Got You.” Niemann recalls a performance at The Elks Lodge Charity Ball in Fairmont when the person who booked the group did not mention the audience would be on aver-

age over 60 years old or that it was a suit and tie event. At the ball, an elderly woman kept asking the band to play obscure songs from the ’30s but said she could settle for “The Jitterbug.” To commemorate the ending for the group, audiences will be treated to a special performance. Hillery Chadderton will be singing with the group for the first time since she moved to Pittsburgh. Also, there will be continuous live music playing once the doors open

up. The night begins at 9 p.m. with Rob Shipley opening followed by Surgeon General’s Warning at 10 p.m. Finally, Cherry Street Band will take the stage at 11:30 p.m. There is a $7 cover, and the show is open to those 18 and older. “Saying goodbye won’t be easy, but this show will be the perfect ending to a chapter of my life that will be greatly missed,” Winfrey said. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Dance show ‘Soul Train’ may boogie onto Broadway NEW YORK (AP) — The groundbreaking songand-dance show “Soul Train” is chugging toward Broadway. Stage and film producer Matthew Weaver, who helped create “Rock of Ages,” has acquired the theatrical stage rights to the TV show and said Tuesday he’s hoping to repeat his success by turning “Soul Train” into a show that attracts both die-hard Broadway fans and those who usually avoid Times Square. “I’m nervous and I’m humbled and I’m excited,” said Weaver, who heads the production company MediaWeaver Entertainment. “I do think we’re the right people to do it because I think it’s got to have that spirit of `Rock of Ages,’ which is part oldfashioned musical but also part party.” “Soul Train,” with its trademark animated train opening, provided a national, weekly showcase for R&B artists, black culture and fashion, and gave advertisers an entree to the black consumer market. It later had to compete with video shows on BET that broadcast black art-

ists, and eventually MTV and VH-1. The TV show, a sort of black version of “American Bandstand,” featured such acts as James Brown, Al Green, Ike and Tina Turner, Hall & Oates, Donna Summer, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Prince, Run D.M.C. and Destiny’s Child during its 35year run. Moves that “Soul Train” dancers developed spread nationwide. Don Cornelius started the music and dance show in 1970 in Chicago and served as its host until 1993. It aired in syndication from 1971 until 2006 and spun off an awards show that is still aired. Cornelius killed himself in 2012. Weaver recalled growing up in New York and making sure to watch “Soul Train” every Saturday morning, mesmerized by the dance, fashion and music. He plans to next hire a writer and get music rights. His only timeframe for the stage is “when the story’s right.” “`Rock of Ages’ is an awesome show, but it’s not

just because we have `Sister Christian’ and `Don’t Stop Believin” and serve liquor in the aisles that that show is still running five years later. It’s still running because we have a great story and great characters,” said Weaver. “To me, that’s the heart of `Soul Train’ - a great story and great characters. The music will be great, the fashion will be great, the ambiance, the vibe. But if you don’t have a good story, none of that means anything.” Weaver, who produced such films as “We’re the Millers” and “The Heartbreak Kid,” has grown “Rock of Ages” into an international brand, with a film version, three national tours and productions of the show in Las Vegas, London, Australia, Toronto, Japan and South Korea. With 35 years of music on “Soul Train,” Weaver has plenty of song possibilities, depending on what the final story is. But he’s hopeful he can build a powerful score. “We had a lot of luck on `Rock,’ so hopefully we have the same karma here,” he said.

CBS wins the week in television with baseball and hit series NEW YORK (AP) — Hoops and series hits have handed CBS another winning week, the Nielsen ratings company said. Not only did CBS win in total prime-time viewers for a sixth straight week, but it also won for a fourth consecutive week in the adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 demographics. CBS had 15 of the top 20 shows, led by the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game between UConn and Kentucky, which drew 21.2 million viewers. In second place was the network’s “NCIS,” with 17.4 million viewers, followed by its hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” with 16.3 million.

Overall in prime time, CBS won the week handily with an average 9.95 million viewers, leaving ABC behind with 6.20 million, followed by NBC with 5.40 million and Fox with 4.94 million. Univision had 2.73 million, Telemundo had 1.18 million, the CW had 1.01 million and ION Television had 1.04 million. USA was the week’s most-watched cable network in prime time, averaging 2.12 million viewers. Second-place Disney Channel had 1.75 million, and History had 1.70 million. NBC’s “Nightly News” maintained its leadership among evening newscasts with an average of 8.2 million viewers.

ABC’s “World News” was runner-up with 7.4 million, and the “CBS Evening News” had 6.4 million viewers. For the week of April 7-13, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: NCAA Basketball Championship: Kentucky vs. UConn, CBS, 21.20 million; “NCIS,” CBS, 17.39 million; “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 16.29 million; “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 14.56 million; “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC, 14.47 million; NCAA Basketball Championship: Pregame, CBS, 12.02 million; “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 11.97 million; “The Voice” (Tuesday), NBC, 11.09 million; “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 11.05 million; “60 Minutes,” CBS, 10.99 million.

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Pfister, Depp reunite for sci-fi ‘Transcendence’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — For more than a decade, cinematographer Wally Pfister brought director Christopher Nolan’s cinematic visions to life. Now, he’s the one calling the shots. His directorial debut, the new sci-fi mystery “Transcendence,” has many elements of a Nolan blockbuster – eye-popping visual effects, a mindbending story and an A-list lead in Johnny Depp. All of those things translate into high expectations for Pfister, who jokingly likens his newly christened director’s seat to an “electric chair.” In the film releasing Friday, the mind of Depp’s terminally ill scientist, Will Caster, is uploaded into a computer after his death, spawning an eerily unruly machine. At the heart of the story is the disrupted rela-

tionship of Will and his wife, Evelyn, played by Rebecca Hall. “Transcendence,” which was executive-produced by Nolan and written by firsttime screenwriter Jack Paglen, hooked Pfister because of the emotional weight put on the study of husband and wife and the increasing reliance on technology. “We start to wonder where it’s all going to go,” he says. “We are dependent on technology. It’s got us,” affirmed Depp in a recent joint interview to promote the film. Depp, 50, first met Pfister, 52, when they worked on Paul McCartney’s 2012 video for his romantic ballad “My Valentine,” in which Depp and Natalie Portman starred and Pfister was the director of photography. “I was immediately intrigued and curious from (the) initial reading,” says

Depp of “Transcendence.” “So many things come into my mind as far as the dangers of technology. Say I’m suddenly holding a gun,” Depp illustrates, lifting his left hand as his formidable engagement ring with Amber Heard sparkles. “The gun is not inherently bad. It’s a tool. It’s what we do with it. I think it’s the same with technology.” For his first directing gig, Pfister, who’s worked on everything from “Memento” to “The Dark Knight Rises,” swayed from doing a big action film. “I’d done a lot as a cinematographer,” he says. “What was important was telling some sort of character-driven story. Exploring human emotion. That is the logical reason to jump from visual storytelling to narrative.” Nolan will also release a thought-provoking sci-

fi film this year: the time travel-focused “Interstellar,” out in November. But Pfister assures he’s not in competition with his long-time collaborator. “Chris is an old friend,” he says. “He has been incredibly supportive of my move into this.” The two filmmakers even shared crew members, including folks in the makeup, special effects, equipment, casting and editorial departments. But while “Transcendence” was shooting, Nolan remained hands-off. “Chris never came to the set,” says camera operator Scott Sakamoto, who worked on both movies. “I think Chris let Wally take the reins and go with it to see how well he would do.” Although “Transcendence” marks the start of a new phase in Pfister’s career, he tackled the job with the ease of a veteran. “He’s (an) experienced

filmmaker,” says Depp. “But there are times when you look at a situation with a first-time director and you don’t know. But never was there a stumble.” Depp’s Will in the film is sharp, warm and ambitious. But he ventures into dangerous territory when his mind is uploaded into an operating system that’s connected to the Internet. Soon, powerful and often-abusive capabilities verge on catastrophic results. “You have to be wondering, `Is this simply a soulless machine?’” says Pfister. “If you upload a mind into a computer, does it contain sentience and if so, does that affect the decision-making process of the machine? Inherently with Johnny, you want to know that he’s still alive. We love Johnny. The character of Will Caster doesn’t work without having a pow-

erful, emotional person behind it. We needed somebody that you could fall for.” Depp was sold on the role after learning Pfister was directing. “We had connected and I knew the umpteen amount of hours of set time the man has had,” he says, adding that Pfister was passionate and “beyond prepared” when he arrived on set. Pfister also “created an atmosphere where everyone felt free to say, `What about this?’” adds Depp. “That’s a rare beast in today’s cinema. It’s all about getting it done: the product and the result.” “Johnny contributed dialogue and drove this project as if it were his baby as well,” says Pfister. “That is the kind of collaboration I’ve always wanted and probably the reason I got into directing – to play with other players.”

Walker’s brothers to help finish action film ‘Fast & Furious’ NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Walker’s brothers are stepping to help finish filming on “Fast & Furious 7,” the film Walker was in the midst of making when he died in November. Caleb Walker and Cody Walker have been enlisted to complete their brother’s action scenes and “fill in small gaps left in production,” Universal Pictures said in a statement Tuesday on the film’s Facebook page. “Having them on set has made us feel that Paul is with us too,” read the statement. Production on “Fast & Furious 7” recently resumed after it was suspended following Walker’s death. The 40-year-old Walker

died in a car crash on Nov. 30 outside Los Angeles along with his friend Roger Rodas. A police investigation found the Porsche that Rodas was driving was traveling up to 94 mph when it went out of control. The release of “Fast & Furious 7” was delayed to April 2015 following Walker’s death. The film, which is directed by James Wan and also stars Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson, has since been adjusted to incorporate the footage shot with Walker and give his character some kind of send-off. “It will allow the character of Brian O’Conner to live on and let us celebrate Paul in his most defining role,” read the statement.

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Criterion collection extends Hulu streaming deal Mexican singer Juan Gabriel hospitalized in Vegas NEW YORK (AP) — The Criterion Collection and Hulu have extended their deal to keep the video platform as the exclusive streaming home of Criterion’s vast library of art house films. Terms of the deal, revealed exclusively to The Associated Press, weren’t disclosed, but both Hulu and Criterion said it will run for several years. Since 2011, Criterion Collection films have streamed exclusively on Hulu Plus, Hulu’s monthly subscription streaming service. In a fractured streaming landscape, the partnership has been a rarity, making Hulu Plus the digital home to more than 800 movies in Criterion’s singular collection. “It was important to us that Criterion actually have a home and have a strong central locus to which our audience could gather and know they were finding the breadth of the library,” said Peter Becker, president of the Criterion Collection. For many movie buffs, the Criterion Collection is synonymous with the

greatest classics of world cinema, from “L’Avventura” to “Seven Samurai.” Criterion is known for its lavish DVD and Blu-ray packages, many of which feature restorations of older films. The Criterion-Hulu partnership is for many movie lovers the chief draw of the $7.99-a-month Hulu Plus. The service has more than 5 million members, according to Hulu. Hulu Plus is otherwise mostly driven by television content, featuring in-season shows from NBC, ABC and Fox. The audience for Criterion titles on Hulu Plus increased by more than 25 percent from 2012 to 2013, Hulu said. Criterion will kick off its new chapter with Hulu Plus on Tuesday with the streaming addition of the Oscar-winning Italian film “The Great Beauty.” Having just come out on home video last month, it’s a quick add to its streaming library. But it’s a fitting one, says Becker, given Criterion’s passion for Paolo Sorrentino’s movie and the film’s references to other Italian classics. “It feels like we’re sort of putting it on the

shelf next to the Fellinis and the Rossellinis,” says Becker. “That’s the way we always feel when we’re adding films to the collection: We’re always imagining it on the shelf.” Though Criterion films are also available for rent or download from places like iTunes and Amazon, Hulu Plus offers a digital equivalent of that library shelf. It has led to some new opportunities, like making subtitles for some films that didn’t previously have them. Many films that Criterion isn’t able to put out on DVD are also available only for streaming. (There are 30plus films from Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu, for example.) To Becker, such options make it a great time to be a film lover. “Even some things that aren’t necessarily in restored shape are still worlds better than the 17th-generation VHSs that we used to have to watch,” says Becker. “For real cinephiles who want to dig in and see lots of different kinds of films, I don’t think there’s ever been a better time.”

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mexican musical icon Juan Gabriel has been hospitalized in Las Vegas with pneumonia, postponing three California shows this week that were part of the top-selling artist’s “Volver” tour. The 64-year-old singer was rushed to intensive care Monday morning after waking up with a fever and congestion, according to a statement issued Tuesday by tour company publicity firm D. Baron Media Relations. Gabriel, whose real name is Alberto Aguilera Valadez, had performed an extended, three-hour concert the night before at the

Mandalay Bay resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Officials at the publicity firm said Gabriel’s condition was improving Tuesday and he was expected to be released from the hospital in a few days. Shows scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Los Angeles were called off, along with a Saturday concert in San Jose, Calif. New dates for the shows were expected to be announced later in the week by tour producers CMN Events, according to the statement. It says the singer will return to the

stage May 1 in Los Angeles. Gabriel is known as “El Divo de Juarez” and is one of the best-selling Latin recording artists of all time, with more than 100 million albums sold in a career spanning decades. He was named Person of the Year in 2009 by the Latin Recording Academy, which produces the Latin Grammys. Gabriel’s “Volver” tour began earlier this month and includes stops in Houston, New York City and Miami. The show features the singer’s mariachi band and a full orchestra on a 360-degree stage.

Colbert to visit future home of CBS’ ‘Late Show’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Colbert will be paying a visit to CBS’ “Late Show,” his future home. The network said Tuesday that Colbert will be a guest on “Late Show with

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Vance, Mountaineers brave snowy conditions, beat Ohio State 4-1 at Hawley Field by connor murray associate sports editor @connorkmurray

Often times in baseball, it takes an extraordinary effort, sometimes from an unsuspected source, to break a losing streak. West Virginia got just the surprise performance it needed Tuesday, as sophomore Ross Vance pitched a complete game and tallied seven strikeouts, leading the Mountaineers to a 4-1 win over Ohio State in his first start with the team. West Virginia has been struggling to find consistent mid-week pitching all season. After a team meeting, Vance was told he would have the opportunity to take the ball and prove himself worthy of a starting role. “I found out (Monday) night. I sat up all night thinking about it and getting ready to get the job done, and I think I did,” Vance said. Vance had been used out of the bullpen earlier in the season and was not very effective. He came into his first start with an earned

run average of 7.50. Even head coach Randy Mazey said he was surprised by the performance. “Who knew he could do that if given the chance? In baseball and in life, sometimes opportunities are few and far between, and when you get them you’ve got to take advantage of them,” Mazey said. Two Buckeye hitters were fooled so badly by Vance’s breaking ball that they were hit by pitches at which they swung and missed. “You don’t see that very often. The one was a breaking ball that flat out hit the guy in the leg. That shows you a lot about the stuff that he had tonight,” Mazey said. After being swept by Oklahoma State this weekend, Mazey said he sat down with his team and let them know what was going to be expected of them the rest of the season and what it was going to take to turn the year around. The conditions for starting a turnaround were less than ideal. Snow fell off and on throughout the night, and the temperature held

around the freezing mark. It wasn’t exactly what you’d call baseball weather. That didn’t seem to bother Vance, who baffled Buckeye hitters with his offspeed pitches and recorded a new team high in strikeouts for the 2014 season. “We talked about the ability to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations and to go out here in your first start against Ohio State, who was coming off a series win over the weekend, with snow flying in your face, and (Vance) was tremendously comfortable,” Mazey said. With a road trip to take on the Oklahoma Sooners looming, Mazey said breaking the seven-game losing streak will go a long way in boosting the Mountaineers’ confidence in conference play. “It’s big. We’re next to the bottom in the Big 12 right now. The Big 12 is a big, jumbled mess like we knew it was going to be. One good weekend can get you right back in it,” he said. DOYLE MAURER/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

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Asya Bussie, West Virginia senior women’s basketball player, was drafted with the No. 15 overall pick in the second round of the WNBA draft Monday night. The Minnesota Lynx used their second round selection to draft Bussie, making her the highest WNBA lottery pick in WVU history. “It’s shocking to me that I’m the highest pick in program history,” Bussie said. “That’s a great honor, and it goes with the theme of this past year – just to make program history.” The previous highest selection was All-American point guard Yolanda Paige who went No. 16 in the second round of the 2006 draft. Bussie ends her career with WVU as one of the most decorated Mountaineers. She is a two-time All-American honorable mention, a three-time AllConference honoree and was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. Her head coach, Mike Carey, has said on several occasions that Bussie was one of the best players he has ever coached. The Randallstown, Md., native is the 15th player in WVU history to record at least 1,000 points and 500 rebounds. She ranks sixth all-time with 853 rebounds and second for offensive boards with 382.

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First team defense impressed Saturday Even without causing a turnover in Saturday’s GoldBlue Spring Game, the first team defense looked very solid overall. Whether that is due to experience or the addition of Tom Bradley, the defense looked aggressive and got to the ball in a fast manner. WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen said he was impressed with what he saw. “First team defense played excellent, so I started to take a lot of those guys out, and once we started taking those guys out, offensively, we moved the ball a little bit, which as a head coach you want to see,” Holgorsen said. Redshirt junior Isaiah Bruce said the defense did some good things, although there is still room for improvement. He did say, however, the offense won that day because the defense was unable to create turnovers, which allowed the offense to score in a consistent fashion after the first quarter. Now, while the defense improved significantly in the 2013-14 season, the 2014-15 season could be one that really takes the next step and becomes one of the better defenses in the nation. While I became impressed with the offense over the course of the game, with the exception of the first quarter, I think the first-team defense really implemented its stamp as a proven and experienced group Saturday. WVU’s secondary will be challenged with the talent in the Big 12 Conference, but as coaches have mentioned, it’s a group with talent and experience across the roster. In terms of having a good balance on all three sides of the ball, I don’t think the defense should be a problem in 2014. Even with the offense getting a lot of points and making some drivesaving plays, the defense came out of the game knowing what it’s capable of. That is a large part of the purpose of the GoldBlue Spring Game. Guys remained healthy and as Holgorsen alluded to, the defense made an impact right away. For Mountaineer fans, I think there has to be too much concern over this defensive group. You’ll have instant playmakers returning in Karl Joseph, Jared Barber and Bruce, while guys like Daryl Worley and Ricky Rumph are going to try to continue to become threats on the defensive side of the ball. I like the direction of the defense. Experience, along with a talented recruiting class, should give West Virginia a chance to compete in league play and attempt to make it back to a bowl game. With new defensive schemes and strong leadership, West Virginia could be up for the challenge of the daunting 2014-15 schedule and ultimately returning to relevance. If the spring game was any indication, WVU’s defense could be one of the nation’s best this fall.

Bussie joins the Lynx, who have won WNBA titles in the 2011 and 2013 seasons. “Whatever the role is, I will play it to the best of my ability. They’re big on defense; I’m big on defense. That’s one of my strengths. You can never go wrong with playing defense so I’m definitely going to play that, and I also want to extend my offensive games,” Bussie said. Training camp for the Lynx opens later this month where Bussie will get her first taste of big league action. Bussie and her fellow rookie Duke Blue Devil, Tricia Liston, will compete with former Connecticut stand out Mya Moore and veteran Seimone Augustus. “I’m really excited and blessed to be in this poamit.batra@mail.wvu.edu sition. I’m very excited for training camp,” Bussie said. “I’ve continued to work out, lift, condition and continue to rehab to make sure my knee is as strong as it is.” During her time at West Virginia, Bussie never had the opportunity to travel to Minnesota but is looking forward to making the move to a new place. “I’ve honestly never been to Minnesota. I don’t know what to expect. I don’t know anything, but THE DAILY ATHENAEUM I’m excited to see. I’m excited to play with some Follow us on Twitter for all the breaking news updates and news feeds. great players and help them defend that title.”

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Vance strikes out 14 in first start for West Virginia by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Who would have known a junior college transfer student could pick up a team on a damp, snowy Morgantown evening after seven straight losses? Who could have envisioned his first career start would end in a complete game, 14 strikeout performance that earned him his first collegiate victory? Ross Vance did. “I sat up all night last night thinking about (starting),” Vance said. “I was just getting ready and getting ready to get the job done today, and I think I did that tonight.” Vance, a sophomore from McKinney, Texas, had pitched just six innings in 2014 before getting the starting nod Tuesday night against Ohio

State. The lefty was outstanding, pitching all nine innings, giving up just one run on 145 pitches in a 4-1 WVU victory. The outing was impressive in itself, but the weather just added to the great tale. After an entire day of rain, which turned into a heavy snow, Hawley Field was left as a frigid, wet venue for the nonconference appearance. The temperature at first pitch was 36 degrees. “He pitched well when we needed it,” WVU head coach Randy Mazey said. “We pitched him in relief and he hasn’t been effective. Who knew? Who knew that he could do that when given the opportunity?” Vance’s first season on-campus following his transfer from Dodge City Community College had been rather uneventful

Ross Vance delivers a pitch Tuesday. before Tuesday. He had issued five runs on seven hits in six innings of work all season long. The unexpected start was well appreciated by the Mountaineer skipper who put into perspective how big Vance’s efforts were. “That’s as good a pitch-

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ing performance as we’ve gotten all year,” Mazey said. “Out of a guy that nobody really expected it out of. Once he settled in he was really, really good tonight.” Vance’s big night almost never happened for several reasons. No

one in Morgantown was even sure Tuesday’s game would even be played due to the inclimate weather. However, once it did, Vance struggled a bit out of the gate. The Mountaineer starter hit a batter in the second inning with the bases loaded, which brought home the first run of the game. The Buckeyes’ 1-0 lead would be the only one they would have all evening. Vance got out of the inning with minimal damage and practically cruised through the next six innings. It was decision time for Mazey and the West Virginia coaching staff to send the sophomore back out for the ninth. “I would have said something if I thought they would take me out,” Vance said. “I felt fine. My arm felt great. I didn’t

want to come out of the game. I felt like it was my game.” Ohio State would work the top of the ninth to get the game-tying run at the plate with one out. A liner to first baseman, Ryan McBroom, resulted in a double play after he tapped the bag to end the ball game and WVU’s sevengame losing streak. The outing Vance displayed not only propelled him, if only for a night, into the good graces of all West Virginia supporters, but it saved a struggling bullpen into work on a week night with a Big 12 series at Oklahoma looming. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Running back depth positive for WVU in 2014 by greg madia multimedia editor @dailyathenaeum

After 15 spring practices, it is clear the West Virginia backfield is the strength of the 2014-15 Mountaineer offense. A five-horse race for carries created immense depth, which will benefit WVU moving forward. Dreamius Smith, Wendell Smallwood, Rushel Shell, Dustin Garrison and Andrew Buie all can play. They all have carries in Division I football under their belts, but it was tough for any of the five to separate themselves from the group this spring despite each individual raising their level of play. Smith was slated as the

No. 1 guy coming into the spring. Smallwood is the most versatile of the backs. Garrison probably had the best 15 practices since he arrived on campus in 2011, and Shell proved he could play after sitting out a year due to NCAA transfer rules. “I think (Rushel) Shell is pretty damn good. One play he’ll make a guy miss, (and) the next play he’ll run a guy over,” said running backs coach JaJuan Seider. Depth is a good problem to have, but at this point the question is how does the coaching staff distribute carries in fall? “Everybody at some point is going to feel like they aren’t getting enough carries, or that

one guy is getting too many carries,” Seider said. “It’s like, listen, every carry matters. If you get one and the other guy is getting five, make that one count. That’s the bottom line.” This spring and even in the annual Gold-Blue game, the backs were used in rotation. Garrison and Smallwood each had 10 carries for 40-plus yards. Shell carried the ball eight times and also made two catches, while Buie touched the ball five times total. Smith sat out the spring game due to injury, but he shined in three other open practices when he got a fair amount of reps. “We just slam all

those guys in for reps. They didn’t miss a beat. They’re all sound with their technique right now,” Seider said. Seider said he feels he can utilize the backs similarly come fall. The only exception would be if one of the five starts to play really well and strings together consecutive solid runs, he won’t take them out of the backfield like he did for repetition purposes this spring. “The only playing five could hurt is if you get a guy in rhythm. Then you want to go back to him,” Seider said. Last year other Big 12 schools like Texas and Oklahoma benefitted from a deep backfield like West Virginia finally has

now. Texas found ways to get Malcolm Brown, Jonathan Gray, Joe Bergeron and Daje Johnson carries, while Oklahoma used Brennan Clay, Damien Williams, Roy Finch and Keith Ford throughout the season. From situation to situation, WVU may need a certain back in the game depending on his particular skill set. The Mountaineers can even use a three-back set, where head coach Dana Holgorsen can get three of the five talented rushers in the game. Typically, fullback Cody Clay is used as block and as one of the three in the diamond formation, but Holgorsen showed this spring he isn’t afraid

to use some combination of just the guys from the running back’s room. Coming off a good spring, the WVU running backs have an opportunity to build into a strong summer. As every guy is good enough to play, Seider said he feels this is where he can start to develop a plan. “As a coach and as a program, if you make someone the favorite you’re only hurting yourself. That’s how you lose kids. We don’t play until August,” Seider said. “But you have to start gearing towards a pecking order, they know that. Camp will be here before you know it.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Diversity surrounds Lisac, Mountaineers this season by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenauem

With only one American player on the West Virginia University women’s tennis team, the diversity between the players and head coach Miha Lisac, who was born and raised in Velenje, Slovenia, is something exceptional. Freshman Kaja Mrgole, a fellow Slovenian native from Jesenice, Slovenia, said she came to West Virginia because she wanted to see how the game of tennis is played here. “I just wanted to see how college tennis is supposed to be, (and) it’s more competitive,” Mrgole said. Although the competition is raised, especially with the Mountaineers as a member

of the Big 12 Conference, Mrgole shined throughout her freshman year, recording seven single victories in the spring. Mrgole, alongside her doubles partner and fellow freshman Oana Manole from Andover, United Kingdom, the duo earned six victories this spring, but Mrgole said women’s tennis in the states is far tougher primarily due to each player’s personal strength ability. “Girls are stronger, and they put more effort into tennis. In my club, I was the only girl,” she said. “It’s more doing it for a sport (in America).” Similar to Mrgole, the lone upperclassman on the team, junior Ikttesh Chahal said she was heavily influenced to come to WVU to play tennis in college because the

opportunities for success in sports are slim to none in her home of Chandigarh, India. “Back home, we really don’t have the opportunity to play in college sports,” Chahal said. “I really did want to continue playing tennis. I like the sport (and) I love competing.” Chahal said her decision to come to America for college was simple, considering many people from India do the same thing. “A lot of people from back home would come to the U.S. for college, so that’s when I decided I wanted to do the same thing,” she said. As much as Chahal enjoys competing, she said her favorite part about being at West Virginia has been her teammates and traveling with her team, one of the largest perks that come along

with being on the women’s tennis team. “I love being on a team and traveling, that kind of stuff excites me,” she said. Knowing how college and sports do not go together in Slovenia, Mrgole said she loves how school and sports are connected here, a primary reason for her decision to join the Mountaineers. “I just like how sports and school are done together because you don’t have that opportunity in Slovenia,” Mrgole said. In all, each one of the seven ladies on the WVU tennis squad represents a different country. Sophomore Hailey Barrett is the lone American-born Mountaineer, coming from Lansing, Mich. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Lions having civil talks with Suh DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have been negotiating with Ndamukong Suh in the hopes of signing him to a long-year deal before he potentially becomes a free agent next year. The talks, according to team president Tom Lewand, have been relatively good. “They’re more on the civil and productive side of the spectrum,” Lewand told season-ticket holders on Monday night. The two-time All-Pro defensive tackle is entering the last season of his contract. Lewand insisted it doesn’t matter when a deal gets done with him even though he is scheduled to count more than $20 million against the salary cap this year and a new deal could be restructured to give the team some relief. “The timing is less important than the outcome,” Lewand said. “And as long as the outcome is right both for Ndamukong and for us then I think he can be a part of the core of our team for a long time.”

Suh changed agents during the offseason, hiring Jimmy Sexton to handle his contract talks with the Lions. Lewand sounded optimistic that an agreement will eventually be reached with Suh, who Detroit drafted with the No. 2 pick overall in 2010. “It’s been my experience over the years that when a player says he wants to be here and we indicate that we want him around we have a good track record,” Lewand said. Under first-year coach Jim Caldwell, the team began having voluntary workouts last week. And so far, Suh has not shown up. “We’d like to have him every minute of every single day,” Caldwell acknowledged. Caldwell, though, said Suh is a thoughtful individual who has his life planned out. “I’ve probably talked to him more than any other player from the time I got the job,” he said. Detroit defensive coordinator Teryl Austin says Suh is “worth every

penny,” because he can disrupt what offenses want to do in the passing and running game. Lewand, Caldwell and Austin were among the Lions employees who shook hands with season-ticket holders seated on the turf at Ford Field, as they walked toward a stage for a gathering that lasted an hour and included some questions submitted from fans. “We promise we’re going to give you some football worth supporting,” Lewand said. The Lions haven’t done that much over the years. They were 7-9 last year, leading to coach Jim Schwartz getting fired a season after flopping to a 4-12 season following the franchise’s only postseason appearance this century. Since winning the NFL title in 1957, Detroit has one playoff victory. “I’ve been through so much losing as a seasonticket holder for 25 years and I’ve heard enough of the rah-rah stuff,” said Jim Stachowski, a 64-year-old resident of Warren, Mich.

“I just want to see some ‘Ws’ from these guys.” Lewand said when Caldwell met with his players for the first time last week, one of the messages shown on a big screen was: “Win and win now.” The Lions have tried to show their sense of urgency by signing free agents such as wide receiver Golden Tate and safety James Ihedigbo to address needs and by resigning some key players, including running back Joique Bell, tight end Brandon Pettigrew and center Dominic Raiola. They have the No. 10 pick overall in next month’s draft and possibly could move up to select South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney or receiver Sammy Watkins, a name that got a roar from the crowd when it was mentioned. When Sheldon White was asked if Clowney will come to town for a visit, the team’s vice president of pro personnel said he would “pass” on answering the query.

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2 Bedroom 1 Bath 24 Hour Maintenance/Security Laundry Facilities Minutes to Hospitals & Evansdale Public Transportation NO PETS

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2-3BR APARTMENTS. Walking distance to campus. Call 304-241-4449. Some pet friendly.

BEL-CROSS PROPERTIES,LLC Prices are for the total unit $390 $475 $500 $510

3/BR, 3/BTH DUPLEX. W/D, DW, AC, off-street parking. Relatively new. $1200/mo. 304-319-0437

2 BD Sunnyside Downtown Evansdale Suncrest

$550 $600 $660 $750

3BD Med Center Sunnyside Med Center Sunnyside

$795 $825 $1,200 $1,305

4BD Star City

$1200 + util

AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. 3BR 2BTH. First floor. Excellent condition, yard, pet friendly, downtown walking distance. $300/per person/Plus electric. All appliances. 304-216-9209. allanefeldman@gmail.com

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BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. 2-3-4/BR LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available May 20th 2014. 304-241-4607. If no answer: 304-282-0136.

LAST 4BR AVAILABLE. South Park. 2BATHS, W/D, Parking, Large Bedrooms & Utilities included. $475/each 304-292-5714

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FLEXIBLE LEASES! ALL UTILITIES. NEWLY RENOVATED 1, 2, & 3BR APARTMENTS and HOUSES. Downtown/Evansdale. UTILITIES INCLUDED. Prime downtown location. 304-288-8955.

AVAILABLE MAY 15th. Downtown location. 2BR apartments. Yard and deck. Call 304-685-6565 or 304-685-5210

FOR RENT: Unfurnished Apartment, 32 Baird St. 2 BR/2Bath. Walking distance to downtown. 304-296-9741

AVAILABLE MAY 18TH, 3/BR, 2 BATH. Excellent Condition. Conveniently located at 324 Stewart St. W/D, DW, Parking Available. $495/person, All utilities included. 304-288-3308

FOR RENT: Unfurnished Apartment, Pennsylvania Ave. 3-6BR. Walking distance to downtown. 304-376-7286

AVAILABLE MAY. Newer 2BR, W/D, DW, CAC, off street parking, near town park and rail trail. No pets. $675/plus utilities. 304-282-0344 or 304-290-1142

1 & 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apts

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1 BD Sunnyside Sunnyside Downtown South Park

APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Three 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, condos located on Creekside Drive, off West Run Road (North Hills) in Morgantown, within minutes of hospital and WVU. All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer in units. $675.00 per month with $300.00 security deposit. Telephone Jeff at 304-290-8571.

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3-5BR BRICK RANCHERS. Garage, Creek Side, Evansdale. Remodeled inside. $1,500-$2,000/mth plus utilities. Some available May, Some available August. 304-685-3537

4BR 4BTH, $1200/per mth, University Commons, Riverside, Star City, Rail Trail, Mon River. A/C, W/D, Microwave, Pool, Basketball, Volleyball, Free parking. 304-561-7409.

4 BEDROOM IN SOUTH PARK. DW, W/D, $1,500 some utilities included. 304-685-7835

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3BR/1BTH $400/per Tenant. Includes gas and water. Available May 19th. RICERENTALS.COM. 304-598-7368

2 BDRM in new building, 5 min walk to downtown/campus, DW, W/D, Deck, Parking, some utilities included, flexible lease start date. Call 304-685-7835

NOW LEASING FOR 2014

2BR, 1BTH SOUTH PARK. 232 Ray Alley. Parking, W/D, D/W, and deck. $375/person plus utilities. 304-319-1243 www.hymarkproperties.com

3BR. Marion St. No pets (304) 296-5931

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Free rent for One Month with this, my last available apartment! Landlord wants 100% occupancy! 227 JONES AVE. 3 OR 4 BDRM APT. Excellent condition. $395-$425/each + utilities. Free off-street parking. NO PETS 304-685-3457 EJ Stout

NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $625-$825+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking. NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834. NOW SHOWING 1-5BR apartments for May/June. Downtown & South Park locations available. No pets. 304-296-5931 PERFECT FOR MED. STUDENTS. LARGE 2BR 1BTH. With W/D, AC, free parking. Close to hospitals. Starting May & August. $700/mth. Stadium View Apartments 304-598-7368 STADIUM VIEW. *900 Willowdale, *Convenient to Hospitals, *Rents starting at $350. *1BR incl. all utilities, *Eff., 1 &2BR, *Free Parking. *Available May, June, August 2014. 304-598-7368 ricerentals1@gmail.com, ricerentals.com

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www.smithrentalsllc.com 304 - 322 - 1112 TERA PROPERTIES, NEW 1 & 2 BR/ 2 Bath Apts. $635-950+ electric. Locations include: Lewis, Stewart, Irwin Streets & Idlewood Dr. New 1BR available in August on Glenn St. Walking distance to Downtown/Hospital. Hardwood floors, W/D, wifi, fitness room, tanning beds, free parking. No Pets. 304-290-7766 or 304-692-9296 www.rentalswv.com

FURNISHED HOUSES 3 BEDROOM HOUSES. ALL Utilities Paid! Snider, North Willey, South Park Starting at $375 PETS ALLOWED 304-292-9600 kingdomrentals.com 243 RICHWOOD AVE. Close to Campus. 4BR, 2BTH with WD. $1100/mth plus utilities and deposit. 304-594-3705 3BR HOUSE, quiet street, 5/minute walk to Mountainlair. Off-street-parking, kitchen appliances, W/D. $375/person includes utilities 304-685-8170. 3BR HOUSE. College Ave. 5min. walk to Lair, 2BTH, deck, WD, DW, $400 plus utilities, free off-street parking. 304-216-4845 ATTRACTIVE 4BR HOUSE on Beverly Ave. Downtown Campus. Fully furnished. 4 off-street parking spots. WD, DW, central AC, modern furnishings, no pets. Lease and Deposit required. Available May 15, 2014. 304-599-6001 JUST LISTED ACROSS FROM ARNOLD HALL on Richwood Ave. 3 or 4BR, 2 BTH house, excellent condition W/D, dishwasher, parking. $455-$495/each. Utilities included. 304-288-1572, 304-288-9662 or 304-282-8131 JUST LISTED! GREAT HOUSE! 250 Richwood Ave. Close to Arnold Hall 4-5BR, 2BTH. W/D, dishwasher, parking, big yard. $495-$525/each utilities included. 304-288-1572, 304-288-9662 or 304-282-8131

3 & 4 BEDROOMS. W/D, Some Parking. Walk to class. Lease/Deposit. No Pets. Available 6-1-14. Max Rentals. 304-291-8423 3 OR 4BR HOUSES. Available May 20th. Please call M-F. 304-365-2787 www.geeapt.com 5 BEDROOM HOUSE in South Park across from Walnut Street Bridge. W/D. Call Nicole at 304-290-8972

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1/BR. 211 WILLOWDALE. W/D. 1 PET allowed. $650/mo. plus utilities. Showing for May. 304-599-8303. 304-290-6591. 3BR 2BTH HOUSE. Locus Ave. W/D, No pets. Lease, $900 plus util. 304-983-2229 or 304-694-2306

3BR 2BTH HOUSE on Sylvan. $1,100/per month, plus utilities. Available in May. Call: 304-692-7587 3BR 1BTH HOUSE on Stewartstown Road. $1000/per month, plus utilities. Avail. in June. call: 304-692-7587 3BR 1Bath 307 EAST BROCKWAY AVENUE. $800 Month. Lease/ Deposit required. W/D, No Pets, Off Street parking (304) 290-1332 4/BR HOUSE FOR RENT on Charles Ave. $1500/mo ($375 per person) + utilities. No pets. Available May 30th. Call 304-692-7587. WHY PAY SUMMER RENT? 9 month lease available. 3BR/1.5BA. $1,425/month includes utilities. W/D, offstreet parking, near Mountainlair, 604 Cayton St. Call 304-319-1243

ROOMMATES JONES AVENUE. 4BR 2BATHS. Central to all campuses, New appliances, Large Bedrooms, includes W/D, All Utilities, Parking. $565/each 304-292-5714 NICE 4/BR HOUSE. Private bathroom. 2 min. from College. $500/month, includes all utilities. 740-381-0361

WANTED TO SUBLET FURNISHED 1BR/1BTH in 3BR/3BTH apartment. $495 includes utilities. Will pay all processing fees. FEMALES ONLY. ColeenLynnWVU@yahoo.com 443-220-4179

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOM AVAILABLE IN 2BR APT. 380 Baldwin St., closer to Evansdale Campus. Rent is $335 (heat/water included). Call 850-321-4140

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks. Any make! Any model! Any condition! 304-282-2560

HELP WANTED BLACK BEAR BURRITO NOW HIRING line cooks for both AM-PM shifts. Must be able to work in fall. Will train. $9.25/hr or pay based on experience. Apply at either location. HELP OUR SON who is facing uncommon challenges, including mobility, intellectual, vision and hearing impairment. This is an employment opportunity for students interested in teaching or providing care for individuals with disabilities on holidays and in summer. Employment is through REM. Additional information from his family: 304-598-3839. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: Growing, Morgantown-based Biotechnology company is seeking a laboratory technician for production and quality assurance testing of proteomic consumable products. B.S. or M.S. in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related field is required. Technical writing skills and knowledge of protein sample preparation techniques, SDS-PAGE, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry are a plus. Apply at https://proteabio.com/employment LOOKING FOR SUMMER HELP. Full and part time positions. Friendly work environment . Apply in person at 704 Richwood Ave./3117 University Ave. or e-mail resume to fishbowl@mountain.net NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS. Above average pay. Great summer environment. Busy lake front restaurant. Call The Lakehouse for interview: 304-594-0088. STARTING AUGUST 11, 2014, full-time infant caregiver needed. 8am-4pm, M-F, $325/wk. Must be non-smoking, have transportation & references. 304-906-8553. YOUTH CRISIS SHELTER seeking part-time as needed employees. Interested parties should have skills necessary to provide support and guidance to adolescents and be willing to work all shifts, Including holidays, as needed. Please email resume to moncoysc2@comcast.net Equal Opportunity Employer

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