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WVU State of Minds exceeds $700 M By Summer Ratcliff City Editor @SummerRatcliff

West Virginia University publicly launched A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University, the largest private fundraising campaign in WVU’s history, in July 2007. WVU set a goal to raise $750 million by December 2015, a goal three times larger than the previous Building Greatness campaign, which ran from 1998-2003.

The WVU Foundation announced Wednesday contributions to the campaign have reached $716 million as of Dec. 31, 2013,or 95 percent of its $750 million goal. “Going over $700 million in donations with two years remaining in the campaign demonstrates the tremendous loyalty and passion our donors have for WVU,” said Cindi Roth, WVU Foundation president and CEO. “Our alumni and friends, corporate and foundation partners are stepping up,

Forensic workshop shows students how the business really works by hannah wigal correspondent @dailyathenaeum

West Virginia University is offering a series of forensics workshops for middle and high school students to give them an accurate idea of what takes place during forensic science investigations. Television shows depicting forensic science such as CSI, NCIS and Dexter are popular but can often be misleading. Students enrolled in these courses will be exposed to a realistic portrayal of forensics by participating in a first-hand, laboratory-based experience in a variety of forensic science disciplines. “The way forensic science is presented on television is very unrealistic, and the general public has unreasonable expectations about what forensic science can do,” said Chris Bily, forensic and investigative science instructional coordinator at WVU. The WVU Next Generation Forensic Science Initiative is an outreach program for youth in West Virginia. It will sponsor these courses for students. The purpose of the WVU NGFSI is to provide forensic science learning opportunities for students and to interest them in STEM education. Students participating in these workshops will learn the fundamental aspects of fingerprints, footwear impression evidence, firearm identification, bloodstain pattern analysis and biometrics. “The ultimate goal of this program is to provide students with a good in-

and we’re extremely grateful for their generosity. “It’s important that we continue this momentum because the University’s needs, in order to achieve its long-term strategic plan, far exceed our $750 million goal.” Campaign donations come in the form of endowed scholarships and fellowships for students, professorships and faculty chairs, financial support for new learning facilities, enhancements for academic and athletic programs and more.

“This campaign is critical to our ability to create opportunities for our students, our state and our world,” said Gordon Gee, University President. “Reaching this milestone demonstrates how optimistic and committed our alumni and friends are to the important land-grant mission of West Virginia University, and we are grateful for their trust and their investments in our work. We will be a greater university because of their

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troductory educational experience in various forensic disciplines and to get them interested in math and science,” Bily said. Along with providing a more realistic view of forensics, the workshops will give students a better idea of what orensic science’s capabilities and limitations. This is the first year the workshops have been offered to students. However, the WVU NGFSI plans to expand these programs in the future by increasing the frequency of workshops and material covered during the courses. “We would also like to offer classes that will cover a specific topic for several days for students wishing to pursue a career in forensic science,” Bily said. The courses are free of charge to students. Each course will last 90 minutes. A maximum of 25 students will be permitted to enroll in each class. Workshops will take place at the Vehicle Processing Center located in WVU’s Crime Scene Complex at 383 Oakland St. The schedule of classes is biometrics, Jan. 25; fingerprints, Feb. 22; footwear impression evidence, March 22; firearm identification, April 26; and bloodstain pattern analysis, May 24. Workshops for middle school students will begin at 10 a.m. and classes for high school students will follow at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Bily at Chris.Bily@ mail.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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The search for the next Mountaineer mascot begins by laura haight staff writer @dailyathenaeum

With the current West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot graduating in May, prospective mascots have the opportunity to apply to become the next face of the University. Steve Staffileno, chairman for the Mascot selection committee, said the Mountaineer selection is different from other schools be-

cause the Mountaineer is represented by an actual person, not someone in costume. “(The Mountaineer) represents so much more than just the mascot of the University,” Staffileno said. “They’re an advocate for the University and they represent West Virginia as a state.” There is a selection committee made up of students, faculty and staff members who review the applications and interview applicants.

“The committee will be looking for someone who is very passionate about representing the University and someone who will do so very respectfully,” Staffileno said. Staffileno said he’s looking forward to the selection process. “As we progress, it will get more and more exciting,” he said. “It will be a great opportunity for someone to come in and fill the shoes of Jonathan (Kimble), who has been an

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CookWELL program aims to teach students benefits of fruits, veggies By Meghan Bonomo staff writer @DAILYATHENAEUM

It’s all about being comfortable with and enjoying eating fruits and vegetables, according to WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health. That’s why WELLWVU held a cookWELL course Thursday evening at the Agriculture Sciences Annex Test Kitchen – for groups of students to prepare dishes that utilized fresh fruits and vegetables. EatWELL aims to help students increase their intake of fruits and vegetables to five a day. Erin Irwin/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Shannon Foster, WELLMike Warman, kitchen manager at Terra Cafe, gives students a cooking preparation demonstration during WELL- WVU health promotion speWVU’s cookWELL event on Thursday night. cialist and director of the

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cookWELL classes, said only about 4-5 percent of the WVU student population meets the recommended daily dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables. “In addition to educating them on the importance of the nutritional values and how you buy fruits and vegetables, it’s really to get them comfortable and having fun with working with vegetables,” Foster said. “That way, if they’re comfortable with them, they are less intimidated to buy them in the grocery store.” The dishes prepared included spinach, pear and pomegranate salad, mac ‘n’ cheese-style cauliflower and pumpkin custard for

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dessert. “We look for things that do not require a lot of fancy ingredients,” Foster said. “We want it to be simple and easy. We want students to see that with a cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese, most of the work is done in 10 minutes, and then 30 minutes later, you have a fabulous vegetable-based dish that tastes better than a regular macaroni and cheese.” The class aimed to educate beyond cooking by teaching the significance of seasonal produce and that shopping on the perimeter of the grocery store is a good way of focusing on healthy fresh food options.

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Continued from page 1 “We’ve had some kids in here that have absolutely no idea what they are doing and they end up working with the more experienced students,” Foster said. “It’s just a really great way for peers to work with peers and teach them a little bit of something. It’s fun.” Students said they participated in the cookWELL event for a variety of reasons. Some said they came to simply learn how to cook, while others came for a fun experience with friends. Erin Irwin/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Stephanie Meyer, a Kate Perry, a speech pathology student, prepares a pomegranate for the dinner’s salad entree during WELLWVU’s cook- freshman animal and nuWELL event Thursday night. tritional sciences major,

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Continued from page 1 outstanding Mountaineer for this University the past few years.” The application consists of five one-page essays and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from someone affiliated with WVU. After the applications are narrowed down, the selection committee will interview the top applicants. During the final stage of the application process, the top four finalists will compete in a Cheer Off during the men’s basketball game against Texas Christian University March 1. To ensure the committee picks the right person, the whole process is cumulative. Current Mountaineer Jonathan Kimble said he advises those interested in applying to be prepared to juggle schoolwork and extensive traveling. “The hardest part is being able to balance. I’m in grad school, so I have a lot of projects, group meetings, presentations and papers,” Kimble said. “I’m always on the road. I have to wake up early in the morning and go down to somewhere in southern West Virginia to visit a couple elementary schools, or I’m on the road for a football

Friday January 24, 2014 said her love for cooking is what brought her to the class. “I’ve always loved to cook at home, so I thought this would (be) something fun to do,” she said. Sydney Blankenship, an intern for the Movement for Mental Health program and a senior exercise physiology student, said she helps students through prescribing exercise routines to enhance mood as well as through programs such as cookWELL. “What we want to do is introduce students to healthy ways of cooking, whether that be using organic ingredients or substituting a healthier ingredient instead of something else,” Blankenship said. “It’s just really getting students excited about cook-

ing for themselves and taking an invested interest in their health.” WELLWVU said it hopes to combine a cookbook with students’ original healthy recipes, and any students wishing to submit a recipe should email them to Clayton Allison at callisonwvu10@gmail.com. The remaining cookWELL classes will be held Jan. 27 and Feb, 3, 13 and 17. Each class is from 6-8 p.m. To sign up for a class, visit http://wellwvu.wufoo. com/forms/cooking-classsignup. Interested students may also contact Shannon Foster at shannon.foster@ mail.wvu.edu about possible openings. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

game.” During the summer, Kimble said he travels 20,000 miles throughout the state. “I’m just a fan who gets to wear the buckskins for a couple years, and I’ll be back in the student section next year,” Kimble said. Kimble, who applied two times before being offered the position as mascot, said the application is a lengthy process and advises applicants to be prepared to work hard. “Just give it your forward every single day,” he said. “Give back to the children and look for ways to serve in the community and throughout the state.” Kimble said his favorite moments during his time as the Mountaineer have been traveling to each of the Big 12 schools, jumping around with the Maniacs at home games and visiting children’s hospitals. “It’s definitely made me a bigger fan and (made me have) a greater appreciation for the state and the people here,” Kimble said. The applications will be released Jan. 27 and are due Feb. 5. Interested students can pick up a hard copy at the Mountainlair, Towers or in E. Moore Hall. The application is also available for download at http://mix.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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support.” Campaign fundraising is focused on six University-wide priority areas that align with the University’s 2020 Strategic Plan for the Future: enhance the und e r g ra d u a t e s t u d e n t experience and global education; advance the research initiative of the University; enable WVU to improve West Virginia’s health, economy and quality of life; foster faculty excellence; enhance WVU through professional and graduate education; support healthcare through research, education and patient care. For more information and to learn how you can help support A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University, visit http://astateofminds. com. summer.ratcliff@mail.wvu.edu

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Artist combines art with technology for CAC exhibit BY CORY SANCHEZ A&E WRITER @Dailyathenaeum

The 20th anniversary of the Deem Distinguished Artist Lecture converged art, science and technology to introduce clear insight to the complexities in nature Thursday night. The event was highlighted by Andrea Polli, an artist whose works incorporate science and technology. “Art is a field that is so open and flexible that you can kind of do anything,” Polli said. Polli is considered to be a leader of the ecological art movement. Her work involves using her passion to better understand natural phenomena. “I’m not biology oriented,

so everything interested me,” said Maria Bacho, an art history student. “She used natural materials to form art.” A mechanical piece used in the presentation was the “Cloud Car,” which is a car fitted with equipment to make air tangible and visible. The picture displayed a car totally enveloped by a cloud. Polli’s technological skills were also presented in atmospherics. She has used her hybrid skills to create a system that performs sound by using eye movements. Polli said she has also developed equipment while working in collaboration with meteorological and environmental scientists. The research is providing ways to better understand the impact of climate. “You can be an artist, a

curator and collaborate with scientists and engineers,” Polli said. “You don’t have to feel like you’re limited.” The inspiring artist has stretched her way to be a world traveler. Some of her international artwork was presented in her new exhibit “Breathless.” A plain white room was lit up by a projector, televisions and a computer monitor. As all screens changed, the one lit from the projection continuously developed. Onlookers watched as an arctic tundra shifted while the video recorder stayed in place. “It’s a time-lapse,” Polli said. “The film was taken in the North Pole over a course of three years. In the video, you can watch as ice moves, melts and covers the

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‘Breathless’ by Andrea Polli debuts in the Laura Mesaros Gallery Thursday night at the Creative Arts Center. camera.” Polli said traveling to different places allowed her to generate and open her mind to different ideas. “I find it to be really inspir-

ing,” Polli said. Polli hopes the viewers of her exhibit were inspired to open their minds to many interests. The exhibit can be viewed

in the Laura Mesaros Gallery in the Creative Arts Center and will stay on display until Feb. 27. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Classic musical, ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ to feature local students at MET Theatre by nick wesdock a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

The Metropolitan Theatre on High Street will present the Morgantown Theatre Company’s latest production, “Fiddler on the Roof,” tonight. “Fiddler on the Roof” is a classic Broadway musical originally written by Joseph Stein with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The play, which is set in Russia in 1905, chronicles a father’s attempt to instill a strong sense of Jewish tradition and community in his five daughters.

Jennifer Lindsay, a 22-year-old elementary education student at West Virginia University, has been involved with the Morgantown Theatre Company since she was 6 years old, and is the stage manager for “Fiddler on the Roof.” “This play is heavier. (It’s) a more emotional play than we usually do,” Lindsay said. “So, it’s been a little bit more challenging to get the actors to that place, and they have exceeded my expectations.” The musical features well known songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Matchmaker.”

The play, directed by Hillary Phillips with music directed by Ken Godwin, will showcase the talents of students in grades 2-12. About 40 students are involved with the play as cast or crew. Morgantown High School students Jeron Amoroso, Callie Carroll and Willie Beeson are among the lead roles as well as University High School student Maggie Mifsud. “We’ve been working on it probably since the beginning of November,” Phillips said. “When we first started out, I was trying to find everyone’s strengths and how that could be evenly distributed to make each as-

pect of the show strong.” Phillips established the Morgantown Theatre Company in 1998 as a non-profit organization to help introduce children to the arts. She is a Morgantown native and has been involved in performing arts since she was a child. Phillips studied theater at West Virginia University. She held leading roles in a number of productions before she began teaching children’s theater. In 2005, the organization moved into the Metropolitan Theatre in downtown Morgantown and has since performed approximately 4-6 productions per year.

Morgantown Theatre Company students have also performed shows throughout the state, in cities including Charleston, Clarksburg and Wheeling. There is an overwhelming sense of family among the students, parents and staff at the Morgantown Theatre Company. “It’s like our home away from home,” said Sterling Gibson, 11, who plays Motel. Fourteen-year-old Pippa McGinley has been with the organization for nine years and said he enjoys acting. “I enjoy that it gives me freedom to express myself in different ways,” he said.

Students pay tuition, but the company relies on grants and donations, as well. Full and partial scholarships are available. Donations to the Morgantown Theatre Company can be made on their website or by mail. Tickets for “Fiddler on the Roof” are $12 for adults and $8 for children under the age of 12. They can be purchased online at http:// morgantowntheatrecompany.org, or at Pinocchio’s on High Street. Show times are tonight at 7, Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Fight night at Waterfront to feature WVU student Food and Wine Festival to come to Morgantown by lacey palmer a&e editor @dailyathenaeum

Simons Promotions’ Caged Power 9 will take place at the Morgantown Event Center at Waterfront Place Saturday night and feature West Virginia University student and well-known local fighter, Eric Watkins. Watkins, who is currently 10-5-1 with six KOs, will fight Dustin Echard, who is currently 8-0 with five KOs, in the featured 10-round West Virginia Light Heavyweight state title bout in boxing, and Forsyth vs. Booher will be the featured MMA bout. “Every fighter in the state wants to be a state champion, and these guys have a shot at it,” said Steve Simons, promoter for Simons Promotions. “The fighters in these bouts are some of the most skilled fighters in the area, and both featured fights are considered a ‘toss-up.’” Watkins, a full-time student and the founder of Dub V Safe Ride, said his busy schedule didn’t hinder his ability to train for this match

at all. “I prepared for this match as hard, if not harder, than I’ve prepared for big fights in the past,” Watkins said. “Running Dub V Safe Ride and being a full-time student has not affected my training at all. Hard runs at the Rec Center and on the roads, hard cutting-weight diet, even harder sparring sessions with all three Karpency brothers – I’ve just been doing everything right for this title fight.” According to Simons, there is a lot at stake for the fighters in these bouts. “All professional fighters want to win to increase their ranking in the industry,” Simons said. “All of the fighters, including the amateurs, are wanting more and more ring experience, which improves them overall.” Watkins said he believes there is even more at stake. “Bragging rights, pride and all the glory that will accompany this title are at stake,” Watkins said. “I went hard in camp, but I’m going to go harder in the ring on Saturday.” The venue will also be a

treat for all those in attendance, according to both Watkins and Simons. “Attendees can expect to see an evening of great, evenly-matched bouts in both MMA and in boxing from some highly skilled fighters,” Simons said. “Also, there will be great music, great food and legal beverages and a great atmosphere, as the Event Center looks like something you would see in Vegas.” Watkins said he hopes the venue is packed. “This building is always intense and filled with energy,” Watkins said. “Being the hometown favorite, my faithfuls will be there turned up, ready to yell, scream and go nuts as soon as the bell rings.” Other fighters at the match include Mark Cherico, A.J. Bosley, David Forsyth, Nick Browne, Nathan Bryant, Sam Beverly and Eric Palmer. “I just ask that everyone that comes does not drink and drive,” Watkins said. “Either stay sober, elect a designated driver, walk or call Dub V Safe Ride at 304-777-9996.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu

by jake jarvis a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

The Lakeview Resort will host the 30th Annual Food and Wine Festival this weekend. For years, this has been a local favorite, and this year might just be the best year yet. The theme for this year’s festival is a “Taste of Country,” which will focus on expanding the horizons of those in attendance to delicacies from around the country. One way this will be accomplished is with a variety of proficient chefs. Trent Krupica, event organizer at Lakeview Resort, said the chefs will prepare dishes that highlight West Virginia’s cuisine. “We have chefs from all around the region and all around the country,” Krupica said. “We also have a beer and wine distributor coming in. She’s traveled the country, so she knows a lot about wines from everywhere

from California to West Virginia.” Not only will this be a weekend of relaxation but a weekend of learning, as well. Thomas McConnell, who works with WV Farm Services and WVU Extension Services, will be a keynote speaker at the event, discussing the current climate of the farming industry. McConnell will teach those in attendance how to use different produce types with different recipes effectively. Heston Winery, located in Fairmont, W.Va., is a quaint, family-owned winery, distillery and restaurant that is proud to serve a one-of-a-kind experience. The winery will sell their wine and offer free samples throughout the weekend. Mountain State Brewery will also give a presentation on their brewing process and which flavors pair with certain meals. The resort will be hosting an Iron Chef Competi-

tion Saturday at 4 p.m. Two regional chefs will go head to head to battle for first place by preparing a threecourse meal. Former Cincinnati Bengal Rich Braham and former WVU quaterback Major Harris will join one lucky audience member as judges for the competition. Be sure to visit the marketplace where more than 20 vendors will set up shop at the resort, which is open all day Saturday. Don’t miss the homemade jam or products from The Tea Shoppe, which is located in the Seneca Center on Beechurst Avenue. Those interested in attending should call the resort ahead of time to purchase a ticket. A single day pass is $79, a weekend pass is $125 and the best deal comes in at $145 for a weekend pass for two people. For more information, call Lakeview Resort at 304-594-1111. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Justin Bieber continues pattern of legal trouble with DUI arrest CRAZY PIZZA MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — When he debuted five years ago, Justin Bieber was a mophaired heartthrob, clean cut and charming. But a series of troubling incidents have put his innocent image at risk, and none more so than his arrest on DUI charges Thursday. Police say they arrested a bleary-eyed Bieber – smelling of alcohol – after officers saw him drag-racing before dawn on a palm-lined residential street, his yellow Lamborghini traveling at nearly twice the speed limit. The 19-year-old singer

later admitted smoking marijuana, drinking and taking a prescription medication, police say. Unlike previous episodes, this arrest has him facing potential jail time. Bieber was charged with DUI, driving with an expired license and resisting arrest without violence. He was arrested with R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff, after police say they raced two luxury vehicles down the street at 4:09 a.m., with two other vehicles apparently being used to block off the area. Police Chief Ray Martinez

said the singer was initially not cooperative when the officer pulled him over. Martinez said the singer also had an expired Georgia driver’s license. Police said Bieber was driving the Lamborghini and Sharieff was driving a Ferrari. Police say Bieber was clocked at 55 to 60 mph in a 30 mph zone near a high school and a youth center. According to the arrest report, Bieber “had slow deliberate movements” and appeared to be in a stupor when the officer ordered him to exit

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his vehicle. Bieber was arrested after repeatedly refusing to put his hands on his vehicle so the officer could pat him down to look for weapons, the report said. It says he cursed several times at the officer and demanded to know why he was being arrested. At one point, Bieber said to an officer: “What the f--- did I do, why did you stop me?” Bieber failed a field sobriety test and was taken to the Miami Beach police station for a Breathalyzer, police said. Results haven’t been released.

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Talking Trash Should we all cut Richard Sherman a break? DAVID SCHLAKE COLUMNIST

Among the defensive superstars in the NFL, only a handful get the kind of attention from the media Richard Sherman does. Sherman has been a break-out defensive back playing cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks over the last three seasons and will be traveling to his first Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos on Feb. 2. After his game-saving play in the endzone to send his team to the final championship, Sherman had some words for the camera during his interview with Erin Andrews that sparked nationwide attention. Many people saw the interview in which he singled out Michael Crabtree, calling him a “mediocre receiver,” or they’ve at least seen it on social media by now. Sherman claimed he was the best cornerback in the game, a claim he has made many times before. Sherman has developed a reputation as one of the biggest trash-talkers of the league. Anyone who keeps up with football knows who Sherman is and knows he is arrogant, loud and obnoxious. But any football fan who knows Sherman knows he is a talented player and is arguably the best cornerback in the NFL. In three seasons, Sherman has had 20 interceptions and 57 passes defended. Even though he talks a lot of trash, he backs it up with numbers. People can dislike him for his attitude, but they have to respect his talent. Sherman, born in Compton, Calif., in

1988, played for Stanford University under the same coach his team beat to make it to the Super Bowl – Jim Harbaugh. Since Sherman has become a bigger name in the NFL, it has been discussed that he and Harbaugh have a lot of bad blood. Sherman wasn’t drafted to the NFL until the fifth round as the 154th overall pick. So as a child growing up in the projects of California and an athlete who has felt underrated for his athletic ability, it isn’t so hard to believe that Sherman has his reasons to prove himself and be emotional about it. Sherman also has his own charity group, “Blanket Coverage, the Richard Sherman Family Foundation,” which has almost 10,000 “likes” on Facebook. He is active within his community and has always been described as a very outspoken person. Sherman might have some behavior issues, but he is someone who has been fighting his way to the top for his entire life, and he’s finally made it. Sherman later apologized for his outburst in an interview on ESPN Radio’s “SVP and Russillo” a day after the incident. “Obviously I could have worded things better and could obviously have had a better reaction and done things differently,” Sherman said. Even though Sherman may have been out of line Sunday, remember how far he has come, and don’t forget how great of a player we get to witness as football fans. Sherman apologized for the way he acted on television and taking the focus away from his team’s victory – that’s all you can ask from a player who let his emotions get the best of him. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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During a post-game interview last weekend, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman went on an aggressive rant that has gone on to spark a firestorm of controversy in the media.

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Anyone can be the next Erratic weather may be a sign of bigger issues Mountaineer mascot alyssa pluchino

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It has become clear to many people the weather has become increasingly abnormal. Temperatures in Morgantown have been shifting rapidly back and forth, ranging from minus 1 degree all the way to the mid-50s and 60s. This is not an isolated phenomenon. Weather patterns around the globe have turned extreme and erratic, leaving a majority of the world scratching their heads. Just two weeks ago, Canada was colder than Mars, an uninhabitable planet. Egypt experienced its first snowfall in more than 100 years, the Philippines were recently wiped out by the largest typhoon in history and devastating hurricanes have become the latest trend. The human popu-

lation has ruined the delicate balance needed to continue with life as we know it, and Mother Nature has made it loud and clear she is not happy. Although apocalyptic themes have become ubiquitous among the entertainment industry, it seems outlandish to many the end of the world may be near, but who’s to say it’s not a possibility? As the earth has gotten warmer, our environment has begun fighting back with a vengeance. It is a scary thought. Everyone seems to have his or her own opinion about global warming, and many choose to ignore the issue all together. However, these harsh weather conditions prove that action needs to be taken, and now is the time to do it. Change can only be made through knowledge. For those who have managed to remain completely oblivious to the issue at hand, here are the basics.

What is global warming? It is an increase in the world’s average surface temperature caused by greenhouse gasses. Electricity production, motor transportation and industries that burn fossil fuels for energy are the main culprits for emitting greenhouse gasses in the United States. There is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than at any point in the last 800,000 years. What are the consequences? Potential drought, severe hurricanes, massive fires and melting of the polar caps – similar to what we are exhibiting today. By developing a few simple habits, you can truly make a difference. Conserving water, recycling waste, planting trees and conserving electricity are all simple ways to help prevent global warming, and it is everyone’s responsibility to do his or her part. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Current Mountaineer Jonathan Kimble is hanging up his powder horn at the end of this semester and search for the new Mountaineer has officially begun. Having proudly worn the buckskin suit for more than two years, current mascot Jonathan Kimble is preparing to graduate and it’s time once again for the West Virginia University community to choose a new Mountaineer. There are more than 30,000 WVU students, but only one face can represent the school in the upcoming year. Whether the Mountaineer is pounding out pushups in the endzone of Milan Puskar Stadium or traveling across the state talking to elementary school students, the mascot is the school’s most important symbol, serving as an embodiment of its values and traditions. And besides, we can all agree that a gun-toting frontiersman is a way better mascot than an oversized animal or a anthropomorphized piece of fruit. Over the coming months, the Mascot Selection Committee, made up of a crosssection of teachers, students and administrators, will sift through all the applications and pick out the four best candidates. The chosen quartet will square off in an old-fashioned cheering competi-

tion to decide who should rightly fill the Mountaineer’s moccasins. In the position’s illustrious history, more than 40 individuals have had the privilege of wielding the Mountaineer’s musket. So far, there have been a lot of legendary beards and colorful nicknames like “Buckwheat” and “Slim,” and the first female Mountaineer, Natalie Tennant, is now West Virginia’s secretary of state. Will you be the person who helps carry on WVU’s prized tradition? There’s only one way to find out – fill out an application and start practicing your best cheers. Applications can be picked up at the Mountainlair, Towers or in E. Moore Hall or downloaded from http://mix. wvu.edu. Submissions are due Feb. 5, so don’t delay. Your spot in history could be waiting for you. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Corey Smith packs Schmitt’s Saloon by Tiffany benson a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

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Schmitt’s Saloon was packed for Corey Smith’s concert.

Famous country artist Corey Smith sold out Schmitt’s Saloon and Davisson Brothers Music Hall Wednesday night. Smith, who was born and raised in Georgia, has a view on country music that is different from the mainstream music. Smith has released seven self-produced studio albums. “The Broken Record” was in the Billboard Country Chart’s Top 20 in 2011. The event had sold out long before Wednesday, and it was obvious the entire venue was packed with true fans.

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Opening for Smith was singer-songwriter Mallary Hope. Hope cowrote Lauren Alaina’s (“American Idol”) single “Georgia Peaches,” which topped radio charts. Hope got the crowd ready for Smith by singing “Country Roads,” and the whole crowd sang along. “Mallary (Hope) was great with the crowd because she told stories, talked about her experience in Motown (Morgantown) and she tried to relate to the crowd,” Smith said. “She reacted to us.” Smith came onstage wearing his signature sunglasses and baseball cap, which he kept on for the whole show. With each song, more

and more people from the crowd started joining in to sing along. The three-hourlong concert was filled with fan favorites like “TwentyOne,” “If I Could Do It Again,” “I Love Everyone” and “Maybe Next Year.” “I’ve been a Corey fan for about 6 or 7 years. I love that he writes and produces his own music. He does it all,” said Ashley Smith, a physical therapy student at West Virginia University. “His music is real and relatable.” He also played his newest single, “Ain’t Going Out Tonight,” from his upcoming album. This will be Smith’s ninth album, and it will be different because he’s being produced. Keith Stegall, who has worked

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Shooter Jennings will play to a sold-out crowd at Schmitt’s Saloon tonight, following his first sold-out show at the venue Thursday night. Shooter is the son of the late country music legend Waylon Jennings and will play with his father’s band at the show. The southern country rock star learned the ropes of the music business at a young age. Shooter lived on the tour bus with his parents. Waylon Jennings sang hits such as “Good Ol’ Boys” from the “Dukes of Hazzard” and “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.” Shooter moved to Los Angeles in 2001 and joined a rock band called Stargunn. Some of their songs appeared on soundtracks and in movies, such as “The Crew” with Burt Reynolds. However, the band was shortlived, and Shooter left in 2003 after his father died. He then signed with Universal South Records in 2005 for his solo career. In 2005, Shooter also released his first single, “Fourth of July,” featuring the late George Jones, and it shot to No. 26 on the Billboard Hot Country charts. He recorded “Busted in Baylor County” for the “Dukes of Hazzard” film, and he also portrayed his father in the 2005 film “Walk the Line.” Shooter released three other albums before parting ways with Universal South Records. He starred on an episode of CMT Crossroads with country star Jamey Johnson in 2009 before changing his sound. Shooter then veered more to rock music and joined Warped Tour in 2009. In 2012, Shooter released “Family Man” followed by “The Other Life” in November 2013. He is currently touring small venues across the United States and Europe to promote his newest album, “The Other Life.” He was originally scheduled to only play one show scheduled for tonight, but after tickets quickly sold out, the venue added a second show played Thursday night. The opening acts for Shooter are Frenchie from the Redneck Social Club Band and The Davisson Brothers Band. Frenchie is a former member of Shooter’s band Stargunn. The Davisson Brothers helped establish the music hall and saloon last year with former Mountaineer football star Owen Schmitt. The Waymore’s Outlaws will also perform by themselves with headman Tommy Townsend before joining Shooter on stage. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. with Frenchie, and Shooter will perform at 11 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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No. 3 WVU travels to Winthrow Invitational by meghan carr sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The No. 3 West Virginia University rifle team will compete in the Winthrow Invitational at Murray State today in Murray, Ky., and Saturday against No. 11 Memphis (5-6, 2-2 GARC). The Mountaineers want to continue their win streak after a convincing victory over NC State for their spring opener Saturday. WVU defeated the Wolfpack 4707-4604. This was the first time in the 2013 season the Mountaineers crossed the 4700 mark. For the sixth straight Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) poll, the Mountaineers are No. 3. They sit behind No. 1 Kentucky and No. 2 Alaska-

Fairbanks. The Mountaineers will face the top-ranked teams in two weeks for their final matches of the regular season. This is the first road trip the Mountaineers will take since November, and head coach Jon Hammond said he is ready to see how his team holds up to the challenge of competing in backto-back matches on the road. “I’m looking forward to seeing how everyone responds to shooting in different ranges this weekend,” Hammond said. WVU will get a peek inside the range where their postseason will begin and end. Murray State will host both the NCAA Qualifiers Feb. 22 and NCAA Championships March 14-15. Hammond said he is really

looking forward to the experience of competing there this weekend. “A lot of the student-athletes haven’t shot in either of these ranges, so this will be good experience, especially given that Murray State is hosting the NCAA Championships. This will be a challenge, and that’s a good thing.” The last time the Mountaineers competed in the Winthrow Invitational was Jan. 31, 2010. Nicco Campriani, who went on to become an Olympia champion, tallied 596 in air rifle and 593 in smallbore, winning both events. Campriani also set another Invitational record, finishing with a 1189 overall. WVU was split into two teams during the Invitational: Gold and Blue. The Gold team finished first

with a 4678 score overall, followed by the Blue team, who finished with a 4638 mark. WVU was to compete against Memphis in the Invitational in 2010, but inclement weather prevented the Tigers from attending. The Mountaineers hold a 7-2 all-time record against the Memphis Tigers. Last season the Mountaineers defeated the Tigers 47174634, setting a NCAA and school-best record Oct. 16. The Mountaineers also tallied a WVU record-high 2348 smallbore mark. Four out of the five Mountaineers, who combined for that record, will be shooting in the match this weekend. Senior Daniel Sojka tallied 583, and juniors Garrett Spurgeon, Taylor Ciotola and Thomas Kyanko fin-

ished with 589, 587 and 585, respectively. The Mountaineers also defeated the Tigers 23692343 in air rifle. Spurgeon finished second behind former Mountaineer Petra Zublasing with a 592 mark. Ciotola and junior Meelis Kiisk tied for third with a 591 mark. Kyanko tallied 589 and finished fifth. Spurgeon and Lucas were selected to attend the 2014 Bavarian Airgun Championships in Munich, Germany Jan. 23-26. Spurgeon withdrew from the competition and will compete in the matches this weekend. WVU will finish the regular season when it faces No. 2 Alaska-Fairbanks and No. 1 Kentucky Feb. 6 and 8 in Morgantown. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Confidence running high for WVU after win by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

West Virginia didn’t have a lot to look forward to Wednesday night other than the opportunity to play at home again. The Mountaineers had lost three games in a row and had their doors blown off in both of their previous two games. With the immediate future waning, WVU recovered, earning an 87-81 victory over Texas Tech. The confidence level of this young team has often been questioned on both an individual and collective basis this year.

However, the thought of West Virginia going through a hangover after a tough stretch was quickly wiped away. “At some points I think we would (lack confidence),” said sophomore guard Terr y Henderson. “Especially when we would get down and we’d be playing from behind. We tried to respond and had a great game.” Henderson scored a team-high and careerhigh 28 points in the win. He shot 10-of-13 from the field and said he thought it would be a good night for him during warm-ups. Henderson and several of his teammates, in-

cluding guards Eron Harris and Juwan Staten, have preached taking one game at a time and always look toward the next name on the schedule. The Mountaineers didn’t just talk that talk, they showed it Wednesday. “Good shooters like Ray Allen and Reggie Miller always say they don’t look at the last shot they took, they look at the next shot,” Henderson said. “They forget about the past.” Henderson later admitted that his poor performance in WVU’s 78-56 loss to Kansas State will likely be in the back of his mind for the remainder of

the season. He shot just 1-of-8 and scored just two points in 28 minutes. However, Henderson’s and his teammates’ mindset may just be to forget the past – good or bad. Considering the number of close games they couldn’t close and several wins West Virginia had to grind out, it might not be a bad thing to think. If a game in late January could be any sort of a “must-win” stipulation, Wednesday was it. Now sitting at 11-8 and an even 3-3 inside the Big 12, West Virginia will face eight of its next nine games against ranked opponents. The stretch be-

gins Saturday against No. 11 Oklahoma State and won’t end until after a Feb. 26 road trip to No. 16 Iowa State. The Mountaineers still remain even-keeled. The confidence and morale remains high, and the target of winning the league is still within reach. “We’re a game away from being in second place, and that’s crazy motivation right there,” Henderson said. “This league is wide open. The top teams are losing left and right, every night. If that’s not motivation, I don’t know what is.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

West Virginia hosts NC State Sunday WVU tennis faces Liberty by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University gymnastics team will make its home debut against NC State at 3 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum Sunday. The Mountaineers return home after opening their 2014 season with back-to-back road meets, compiling a 1-3 record overall. “It will be great to be in front of our home crowd fans and back in the environment we are used to competing in,” said head coach Jason Butts. “I think we got a lot of nervousness and nerves out of the way in our first two meets, so that combined with being at home should help us put in a great performance.” Freshman Alexa Goldberg enters the meet No. 1 in the Big 12 on the uneven bars and No. 4 nationally. She has been proven to be the Moun-

taineers’ most consistent gymnast, anchoring the bars routine. Fellow freshman Nicolette Swoboda has also been consistent through three meets at No. 3 in the Big 12 in the all-around. “Alexa (Goldberg) has handed in two show-stopping performances on uneven bars,” Butts said. “Nicolette (Swoboda) has hit the all-around two meets in a row, which is a very rare thing for a freshman.” With a relatively young roster, Butts believes the freshmen have been making a critical impact on the rest of the team. “In the gym, they are all pushing for lineup spots, which makes the rest of the team work that much harder,” Butts said. “The freshmen have not been intimidated with the lineup process, and they have pursued those lineup spots aggressively, which makes us better.” Through three meets, NC State has com-

piled a 2-3 record overall. The Wolfpack bested the Mountaineers a season ago at home by a slim margin of 195.2-195.15. Butts said in order for his team to come out with a win this weekend, they need to stay focused on the things they can control. “We need to do the same consistent gymnastics that we are practicing everyday in Cary Gym,” Butts said. “We need to bring a lot of energy to the floor and keep up our intensity and focus through all four events. “If we do all those things, the victory and score should take care of itself.” Sunday is also “Dollar Day” at the Coliseum. All tickets, hot dogs, popcorn and Coca-Colas will be available for $1 each. Admission is free for WVU students with a valid student ID. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University women’s tennis team travels to Charleston to take on Liberty University at Charleston’s Tennis Indoor Center Saturday at 3 p.m. Although WVU lost its spring season opener to the University of Akron, 4-3, head coach Miha Lisac said his team performed well at Ridgeview Racquet Club in Morgantown. Lisac said he knows there is a lot to be improved as the season continues. “It is a starting point for us, and it is important that we keep learning from these matches,” Lisac said. The Flames are 2-0 this spring with victories coming against Morehead State and North Carolina Central. Two early season victories by the Flames may pose a problem for this young Mountaineer squad that is still looking for its first team win of the season. Last week, WVU tal-

lied up three singles victories against the University of Akron, coming from freshmen Oana Manole and Kaja Mrgole and sophomore Vivian Tsui. Sophomores Hailey Barrett and Irinka Toidze dropped their sets to the Zips. The lone upperclassman on the team, junior Ikttesh Chahal, dropped her set in a tiebreaker. In doubles, the Mountaineers’ only victory came from the freshman duo of Manole and Mrgole. WVU looks to bounce back Saturday by not falling off toward the end of matches, as they did last week. “We need to get better at taking advantage of late situations,” Lisac said. Liberty has only lost two singles matches and one doubles match all season. Eyes will be on the freshman standout for Liberty, Mariely Hassey, who earned the first Big South Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Week award for the 2014 season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

WVU travels to YSU by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

After a successful stint at the WVU Invitational Jan. 18, the West Virginia track and field team is prepared to travel to Youngstown, Ohio, for the YSU College Invitational today. “This was a quick turnaround for the team. Having competed at home was advantageous, being that we are already back on the road,” said head coach Sean Cleary. “This will be the first visit to a 300-meter track for the entire group. It is important for us to start getting the feel of the bigger tracks, as we will be competing in a similar venue for the Big 12 meet.” Senior pole vaulter Katlyn Shelar comes into today’s meet riding a historic streak. Shelar recorded the third-best mark in indoor pole vault in program his-

tory at the PSU Relays earlier this season, and then proceeded to break that mark at the WVU Invitational with a vault of 3.90 meters. Another one of Cleary’s seniors has also been making a mark in the record books. Senior triple jumper Stormy Nesbit recorded the secondlongest jump (12.42 meters) in indoor program history. Today will be another great opportunity for several Mountaineers to continue improving before the Big 12 Championship races at the end of the season. Today’s meet will be Youngstown State’s first full-team meet of the 2013-14 season. The women’s field events are set to begin at noon, but Shelar will have to wait until 2:00 p.m. to try to break the best vault in program history. A total of 26 runners will be participating in the event.

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SPORTS STILLWATER SHOOTOUT 10

FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2014

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Freshman forward Nathan Adrian looks to pass the ball Wednesday against Texas Tech.

West Virginia travels to Stillwater for toughest road test to date, faces No. 11 Cowboys by amit batra sports editor @batra01

It was the game that got away. West Virginia was 18 seconds away from upsetting the No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys on their home floor Jan. 11. Following a Markel Brown 3-point shot that put the Cowboys up by one point and eventually paved the way for the victory, the Mountaineers’ chances of becoming a steady Big 12 Conference team took a hit. It was the beginning of a three-game losing streak that put West Virginia in a hole looking for a way out. The Mountaineers get their chance at revenge Saturday against the Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in

Stillwater, Okla. OSU (15-3, 3-2 Big 12) comes into Saturday’s game 9-0 at home. Led by sophomore All-American guard Marcus Smart’s 17.8 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game and 4.4 assists per game, Oklahoma State will be looking for revenge after falling to No. 15 Kansas on the road. West Virginia will face a stiff test with Oklahoma State. The Cowboys are No. 11 in points per game in the nation (84.4) and also shoot better than 48 percent per game – good for No. 26 in the nation. In that Jan. 11 game in Morgantown, Smart proved to be the difference maker. His 22 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and 53 percent shooting paved the way

for Oklahoma State to escape the Coliseum with a victory. Against Kansas, however, Smart struggled. Despite going 10-10 from the free throw line and adding 16 points, the sophomore shot just 21.4 percent from the field and missed all six 3-point tries. Brown, the 6-foot-3 senior guard accompanying Smart, is averaging 16.6 points per game while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from beyond the arc. He is also shooting nearly 80 percent from the charity stripe. West Virginia (11-8, 3-3 Big 12) is coming off a win over Texas Tech Wednesday night at the Coliseum. In that game, sophomore guard Terry Henderson had 28 points on 10-of-13

shooting. He shot 5-for-6 from beyond the arc and capitalized on many of the shooting opportunities he was given. Following the Mountaineers’ victory, head coach Bob Huggins’ squad will now face six ranked teams in a row. The next WVU opponent that is currently unranked in the Associated Press Top 25 is Texas – a team West Virginia will face in mid-February. “(Winning) feels a lot better,” said freshman forward Nathan Adrian. “Hopefully we can take this win and get on a roll. Most of the teams we play are ranked, so we just have to get used to it and go grind out some wins.” For junior guard Juwan Staten, the game against the Cowboys will

serve as a revenge-type of matchup. “Revenge definitely plays a factor,” he said. “Ultimately, we just want to win the game, but it does put a little more incentive on it because we lost to them earlier in the season, especially in a game we felt we could have won. We know it’s going to be tough playing down in Stillwater. “ I’m always lo oking forward to playing against somebody who in everybody’s eyes is a great player. (Smart) is a great player. He’s an NBA player.” Oklahoma State will look to go 2-0 against West Virginia this season Saturday in Stillwater, Okla., at 2 p.m. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu

No. 18 West Virginia looks to top Texas on road by kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia women’s basketball team will look to extend its four-game winning streak Saturday, taking on the Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas. Tip off is slated for 4 p.m. WVU (17-2, 6-1 in Big 12 Conference play) is coming off a 70-51 road win at Texas Tech. Senior center Asya Bussie finished the game with 19 points, nine rebounds and five blocks in 36 minutes of action. The Mountaineers shot 48.9 percent from the field, while holding the Red Raider offense to just 30.8 percent shooting.

“I thought (Bussie) was the difference in the game,” said WVU head coach Mike Carey. “I don’t think (Texas Tech) had an answer for (her).” Senior guard Christal Caldwell made a layup with 6:34 left in the first half to record the 1,000th point of her career. She becomes the 29th Mountaineer in women’s basketball program history to do so, and the 11th player under coach Carey to record at least 1,000 points. Caldwell scored 10 points, while guard Taylor Palmer scored 17 points in 32 minutes off the bench. “Give Texas Tech credit,” Carey said. “I knew they were going to play extremely hard

here at home. They ran a lot of good things, and in my opinion, Amber Battles is as good as any player in the Big 12.” The win kept the Mountaineers’ undefeated road record intact, which now stands at 7-0. WVU will look to make it 8-0 Saturday. “We’ve been pretty focused on the road,” Carey said. “You’d like to be focused on the road because you usually play a lot better at home, but for some reason it’s been the other way around. There were a lot of upsets last weekend in the Big 12, so we don’t take anybody for granted.” Texas (12-6, 3-3 in Big 12 play) is coming off a 54-48

road loss to TCU. The Longhorns shot just 30.4 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from 3-point range. Despite their cold shooting numbers, Texas has one of the best offenses in the Big 12, averaging 70 points a game on 44 percent shooting. The two teams met Jan. 12 in Morgantown. The Mountaineers won the game in overtime 56-49, led by Averee Fields and Caldwell, who scored 12 points each. Monday, the lady Mountaineers cracked the Associated Press’ top 25 and earned a No. 18 rank for the first time this season. Despite the recognition, Carey and the Mountaineers aren’t worried

about any added pressure. “(Our players) didn’t even mention it. And I didn’t either,” Carey said. “After a while it becomes, in my opinion, not that important. We played some (ranked) teams earlier in the year, and we’re just as good as them. A lot of times it’s just political.” Oklahoma and West Virginia are currently tied for the Big 12 lead with 6-1 records. “To win a championship, you have to practice harder,” Carey said. “You have to focus. When you put yourself in a position that we’re in right now, you have to work harder.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Center Asya Bussie drives past a Texas defender Jan. 12.

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Tough schedule ahead for WVU With the halfway point of the regular season well behind the West Virginia men’s basketball team, there simply isn’t a lot of time left for the Mountaineers to leave a meaningful mark on this season. But even though WVU has just 11 games left before the Big 12 Conference tournament, nine of those 11 games are currently slated against a top 25 team, meaning nearly every single remaining contest will hold major significance down this critical stretch for the Mountaineers. Success certainly won’t be easy to attain, either, as West Virginia has yet to defeat a single ranked team this season. In fact, West Virginia is 0-15 in its last 15 appearances against ranked teams. The last time the Mountaineers took down a ranked opponent was more than two years ago when WVU defeated then-No. 9 Georgetown 74-62 in a Big East Conference game. It should also be noted that five of those nine games against ranked opponents are also road games for the Mountaineers, and it’s actually been more than three years since West Virginia took down a Top 25 team away from the WVU Coliseum. But frankly, I think those losing streaks could actually be in jeopardy down this important stretch. Although the Mountaineers obviously haven’t been able to crack the code against ranked opponents recently, they’ve also played some of their best basketball the last three seasons against teams in the nation’s top 25. Of course, every coach at every level wishes their team would get as pumped up for every game as they do when facing a ranked opponent, but that hasn’t been the case for the Mountaineers, at least this season. WVU has simply come out firing and played collectively better against all three ranked opponents it has faced this year, although while looking a bit flat at times against the less notorious competition, coming up short by margins of just seven, four and one point against Wisconsin, Gonzaga and Oklahoma State, respectively. These performances have shown when the Mountaineers are making their perimeter shots, they really can compete with practically any team in college basketball. They simply just haven’t been able to close out those critical games against any ranked opponents. Although West Virginia has compiled a fairly mediocre 11-8 record so far, the Mountaineers are still definitely within striking distance with their 3-3 conference record. There are five teams currently with better conference records (Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State), but West Virginia still also has at least one game left against all of them, including two against both Kansas and Oklahoma. The point is, after a fairly forgettable start to the 201314 season for West Virginia, one could argue with the Mountaineers’ remaining slate they could still potentially make some serious noise in their second-ever season in the Big 12. From what I’ve observed this year, the Mountaineers are an admittedly streaky but dangerous perimeter shooting team – and no one wants to face a team like that in a conference tournament. So by playing well against the best teams in the conference down this ultra-critical stretch, West Virginia will not only potentially set itself up for a deep run in this year’s Big 12 tournament by earning a better seed, but will also build some much needed confidence for the league tournament on the heels of the Mountaineers’ longest losing streak of the season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu