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Luck selected for playoff committee by amit batra sports editor @batra01

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock, announced the group who will serve as the committee that will select the four teams to compete in the first playoff at the end of the 2014 season.

West Virginia Athletic Director Oliver Luck was one of the 13 members chosen for this committee.

The 13 members, chosen

unanimously by the College Football Playoff Management Committee, have nearly 230 combined years of experience in college football. The highly composed group consists of 10 people who played college football, five current athletic directors, three members of the College Football Hall of Fame, two former university administrators, a former U.S. Secretary of State, three former college football head coaches, a former member of Con-

gress and a retired threestar general.

In addition to Luck, the members are: vice chancellor and director of athletics at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Jeff Long; the director of athletics at the University of Wisconsin Barry Alvarez; a former superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Lt. Gen. Mike Gould; director of athletics at the University of Southern California Pat Haden; former NCAA executive vice presi-

dent Tom Jernstedt; former NFL and Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning; former head coach/director of athletics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Tom Osborne; director of athletics at Clemson University Dan Radakovich; former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Big East Conference commissioner Mike Tranghese, former college football reporter Steve Wieberg; and former FBS coach Tyrone

Willingham.

“We wanted people of the highest integrity for this committee, and we got them. Every one of them has vast football knowledge, excellent judgment, dedication and love for this game,” Hancock said.

“They will no doubt have one of the hardest jobs in sports. But their skills and wide variety of experiences from coaches and athletes to university leaders and journalists will ensure that they will be successful.

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“And they are committed to investing the time and effort necessary for this endeavor. We are grateful that they will be serving this terrific game of college football.”

The selection committee will meet several times during the regular season and also selection weekend. The group will finalize the four teams based on a team’s record, strength of schedule,

SGA announces new ticketing system launch date by sam bosserman correspondent @dailyathenaeum

Jesse Poe, a horticulture student, is put in a hold by Devan Futten, a civil and mining engineering student, during a recent practice.

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BY Evelyn Merithew Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

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The West Virginia University Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu club is always ready for action.

The organization started in April and currently has seven members. The practices are held Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Ground Zero Fighting Systems in the Mountaineer Mall.

Senior Devan Futten is the president of the club and has been training in MMA and jiu-jitsu for four years.

“Jiu-jitsu is a ground martial art. It’s all about using proper technique and leverage to beat bigger opponents. MMA is a mixed martial art,” Futten said. “This fighting uses many combined techniques and whoever uses the better techniques wins.”

A normal practice during the club meetings entails a 10-minute warm up, learning multiple new fighting techniques from the coach, and practicing those techniques to perfect them.

The members spend time each practice rolling, which is a form of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, similar to sparring training in boxing. There are designated weight classes for both MMA and jiu-jitsu fighting.

There are five belt levels in jiu-jitsu: white, blue, purple, brown and black. It takes about two years to advance to each level.

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The West Virginia University Student Government Association announced at its regular meeting Wednesday the ticketing policy it previously passed will be implemented for the start of the WVU men’s basketball season.

SGA Athletic Councilor Ashley Morgan said students should be familiar with the new policy, as many of the procedures are the same as WVU football games. However, Morgan said some differences do exist, and students should be mindful of several new procedures.

“The ticketing system will be just the way it is online now for football… (However) tickets are going to be spaced out in blocks of times to request,” Morgan said.

“For example, the first two games of the sea-

son are very close together, so you will be able to request tickets for those two games (at the same time).”

Morgan said for the first two games the request period for tickets will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 28 and run through Oct. 30.

Students who don’t participate in the lottery phase of ticketing will have until the start of a game to request remaining tickets.

In addition to announcing the start of the new ticketing policy, the BOG also approved a student organization grant proposal from the Public Relations Student Society of America for a $1,000 grant.

PRSSA had originally requested $1,500 to go to a national c o n f e re n c e. How ever, the amount was reduced after going through the Bureau of Finance’s consideration process.

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New student club looks to ‘help humanity’

MMA, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu club teaches techniques, way of thinking

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Amanda Kennedy ensures that Sampy Hardin will not be getting out of this hold.

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The Mountaineer Organization for Relief Efforts club held its first official meeting Wednesday evening in the Mountainlair’s Bluestone Room.

MORE was founded by a group of West Virginia University students who wanted to bring relief to the victims of catastrophes in the world, and the club plans on addressing one main issue each semester.

MORE’s president, Osama Sabbagh, a third-year medical student, said the club is still looking for members who are willing to help.

“We formed this organization to get the Mountaineer commu-

nity together,” Sabbagh said. “We’re looking for a typical Mountaineer that is responsible and willing to spend extra time helping humanity.”

This semester, MORE will be running a clothing drive on campus for Syrian refugees. Beginning Monday through Thursday Nov. 7, members of MORE will collect clothing and warm winter items. The Life Sciences building, Health Sciences Center, Mineral Resources Building, Engineering Science Building and Student Recreation Center will all have drop-off stations where students can donate clothing.

“A lot of us felt like we had free time, and we wanted to gear that

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BUILDING AND BUILDING The West Virginia tennis team hired Lauren Holzberg as a new assistant coach.

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W.Va. native, CEO to speak at Festival of Ideas

BY Hilary Kinney Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

When Jake Harriman entered the Marine Corps, he didn’t see himself starting an international organization in the future.

“I’m surprised everyday that I am in this position,” Harriman said of his title as Founder and CEO of Nuru International. “I feel very humbled to have the opportunity to be able to fight extreme poverty.”

Students will have the opportunity to hear Harriman

speak as a continuation of the David C. Hardesty Festival of Ideas. His presentation will begin tonight at 7:30 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.

Harriman’s experiences in Africa, Asia and the Middle East as a Marine exposed him to some of the world’s most impoverished areas.

He made a vital connection between fighting terrorism and fighting extreme poverty and has been developing and running Nuru International ever since.

“When I see the desperation and lack of choices that

so many people in our world today face, it really drives me to try to find an answer,” Harriman said. “In that pursuit, in that journey, I built an organization that was able to tackle the problem.”

The West Virginia native returned home to the U.S. from his time as a Marine and attended Stanford Graduate School of Business.

After graduating, he and the team of people he built joined together to start Nuru International’s first project.

It was in Kuria, Kenya, in September 2008.

Nuru International’s method of aiding communities focuses on mentoring local leaders in areas of need. The Nuru Leadership Program equips leaders with essential skills such as team building and critical thinking.

Harriman said the next step is to work with local leaders to identify where there is the most need.

These four areas include: hunger, the way families manage or cope with economic hardships, preventable disease and death, and education.

Nuru researches interventions based on the community’s areas of need and presents it to the mentored leaders. The information is given in the form of a “tool kit.” Leaders use their learned skills and knowledge of their surroundings to plan a solution best for their people.

“It’s humbling to be part of such a great team and to be able to work with amazing Kenyan and Ethiopian leaders on the ground on our project,” Harriman said.

“I think the success story we have seen so far is due to the

amazing people.”

When the area finds success, local business owners are recruited for Nuru Social Enterprises. This final step allows business owners to gain more knowledge of and access to new capital and markets.

For more information about the organization or to learn how to become involved, attend Harriman’s presentation at the Festival of Ideas and visit http:// www.nuruinternational. org.

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STEM seminar educates students on post-graduation career opportunities by daniel schatz & CARLEE LAMMERS DA STAFF @dailyathenaeum

Why should I major in science?

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences hosted a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics seminar Wednesday to help students answer that question.

The main focus of the STEM seminar was to inform students engaged in these majors, or considering these majors, about the various job opportunities awaiting them post-graduation.

Mikel Holcomb, event organizer and assistant professor of physics, said there is a shortage of students to

fill all of the jobs available under the STEM umbrella.

“There are so many jobs and not enough people to fill them,” Holcomb said.

“Most people think they don’t have an aptitude for what it takes and haven’t given it a good go.”

Holcomb said the University wants to attract and retain as many students in the STEM programs as possible.

“We’re trying to solve the nation’s problem of not having enough STEM majors,” he said.

Associate professor Michelle Richards-Babb said she sees a degree in a STEM program to be more promising than most other majors.

“There are a lot more job opportunities that are as-

sured for STEM majors,” Richards-Babb said.

The seminar hosted several WVU alumni guest speakers who shared their experiences as STEM majors and gave students advice on how to prepare for jobs after school.

Scientist Zane Harvey said he believes it’s crucial to reach out to students and share the importance of STEM careers, given the shortage of STEM graduates.

Harvey said he hopes students left the seminar feeling inspired and informed.

“The purpose of this meeting is to outreach to s t u d e n t s,” Ha r v e y said.

Pamela Williams, senior laboratory techni-

cian and tissue specialist for Protea Biosciences Inc., passed on her wisdom to students at the event as a WVU alumnus.

“Experience is crucial to developing a career and I highly recommend the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program,” Williams said.

This internship program allows students to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor.

“When I was in the SURE program I had a research mentor, and she was able to help me in the job application process and to be able to pay it forward as a mentor to another is a great experience,” Williams said. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Amanda Keeney, a WVU alumna, discusses career options with students pursuing science degrees.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker won a special election Wednesday to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate, giving the rising Democratic star a bigger political stage after a race against conservative Steve Lonegan, a former smalltown mayor.

With three-quarters of precincts reporting, Booker had almost 56 percent of the vote to Lonegan’s 43 percent. The first reaction from the social-media savvy victor came, of course, on Twitter: “Thank you so much, New Jersey, I’m proud to be your Senator-elect.”

Booker, 44, will become the first black senator from New Jersey and heads to Washington with an unusual political resume.

He was raised in suburban Harington Park as the son of two of the first black IBM executives, and graduated from Stanford and law

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From left to right: Jesse Poe, Devan Futten, Sampy Hardin, and Amanda Kennedy. All are members of WVU’s MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club and regularly compete in tournaments.

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Continued from page 1 Futten is currently a blue belt, and he said it takes anywhere from eight to 10 years to become a black belt.

“Jiu-jitsu is arguably the best martial art you can

train. It is all about getting the person to the ground until they need help,” he said. “You can beat a bigger and stronger opponent if you use the proper technique.”

Futten said the biggest difference between jiu-jitsu and MMA is the contact used. He explained jiu-jitsu is all about using submis-

sion holds as opposed to MMA where it is acceptable to punch, kick and hit people on the ground.

Since the student organization is currently in the process of gaining more members, potential tournaments against other schools are being set up.

“We have four members in the club who have a good

bit of experience and we are trying to set up exhibitions now,” he said. “We are trying to find schools that have a club like ours so it matches up.”

Anyone without experience is welcome to join the club. There is a $100 fee per year to be a member and a flat $75 initiation fee to join.

Sampy Hardin, vice pres-

ident of the club, has been practicing jiu-jitsu for years and currently holds a brown belt.

“The club is still in its inception phase but I feel as though the club will be able to provide a creative outlet for students who need a break from the rigors of school and everyday life,” Hardin said. “I encour-

age other people to get involved because it’s not just exercise, but a way of thinking.”

Anyone interested in joining the WVU Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu club should contact club leaders at wvummabjj@gmail.com.

conference championships. The duty and responsibility of the memContinued from page 1 bers is to select the best four teams in college head-to-head results and football.

The playoff will consist of four teams that play two semifinal games. Six bowl games – Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – will rotate as hosts for the semifinal games.

Obviously for Luck, with such a time-consuming job, it will be difficult to watch other games around the country, but Luck said everyone on the committee understands the responsibility of this line of work.

“All of us on the committee understand the workload that this will entail,” he said. “Everyone on this committee is aware of this time commitment. I think 13 (group members)

makes sense. I have 100 percent confidence in this group to make the right decision.

“I’m honored beyond measure to be a part of this group. I think this playoff system is a significant improvement over the BCS.” Luck, whose name has been mentioned in the search for a new Texas AD, said he believes the playoff system is a step in the right direction for college football.

With these highly qualified members making the final decisions as to who could be crowned the national champion, the future of college football is in promising hands.

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Cory Booker visited West Virginia University last spring as part of the David C. Hardesty, Jr. Festival of Ideas. Booker won a special election to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate Wednesday.

After hearing from a representative of the PRSSA , BOG member, Evan McIntyre, introduced a motion in an attempt to bring the amount back up to $1,500. This motion was defeated overwhelmingly.

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Continued from page 1 time towards something useful,” Sabbagh said. “We couldn’t think of anywhere in the world that needed help more than Syria. A lot of people don’t have homes, and they live in tents. We are targeting one of the deadliest issues in the world right now.”

After the clothing is collected, the items will be shipped to Turkey and then delivered directly to Syria.

MORE is looking for volunteers to help with the clothes drive, as well as club members.

“This club is an opportunity to help others,” said Moyaz Haffer, the Public Relations Chair of MORE. “Students should join because it gives you the feeling you’re helping out, and that in itself is gratifying.”

Anyone interested in the club but limited on time can still contribute ideas to MORE. The organization’s treasurer, Obadah Moushmoush, said something as simple as a tweet could help the club gather ideas.

“All of the founders sat together and decided there’s a lot of catastrophes around the world,” Moushmoush said. “There’s a lot that can be done, and we thought if we put the Mountaineer nation together, we could help. There’s so much that can be done and we

school at Yale with a stint in between as a Rhodes Scholar before moving to one of Newark’s toughest neighborhoods with the intent of doing good.

He’s been an unconventional politician, a vegetarian with a Twitter following of 1.4 million – or five times the population of the city he governs.

With dwindling state funding, he has used private fundraising, including a $100 million pledge from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, to run programs in Newark, a strategy that has brought his city resources and him both fame and criticism.

Booker was elected to complete the 15 months remaining on the term of Frank Lautenberg, whose death in June at age 89 gave rise to an unusual and abbreviated campaign. If he wants to keep the seat for a full six-year term – and all

indications are that he does – Booker will be on the ballot again in November 2014.

Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican with a national following of his own, appointed his attorney general, Jeffrey Chiesa, to the Senate temporarily and scheduled a special election for a Wednesday just 20 days before Christie himself is on the ballot seeking re-election. Christie said he wanted to give voters a say as soon as legally possible.

Democrats challenged the timing, saying Christie was afraid of appearing on the same ballot as the popular Booker. But courts upheld the governor’s election schedule.

Booker had a running start on the election. Before Lautenberg died, Booker passed up a chance to run against Christie this year, saying he was eyeing Lautenberg’s seat in 2014, in part so he could complete a full

term as mayor – something he won’t do now that he’s heading to Washington.

He won an August primary against an experienced Democratic field including two members of Congress and the speaker of the state Assembly in a campaign that was largely about ideas.

The general election was about deeper contrasts, both ideological and personal.

Lonegan stepped down as New Jersey director of the anti-tax, pro-business Americans for Prosperity to run. Lonegan, who is legally blind, got national attention as mayor of the town of Bogota when he tried to get English made its official language.

After two runs in Republican gubernatorial primaries and as the leader of successful campaigns against ballot measures to raise a state sales tax and

fund stem-cell research, Lonegan was a favorite of New Jersey’s relatively small right wing.

Gathered with supporters Wednesday evening in Bridgewater, he told supporters, “Unfortunately for whatever reason the message we delivered together ... did not win the day.”

The two candidates portrayed each other as too extreme for the job.

Throughout the campaign, Lonegan was aggressive, criticizing Booker during a string of homicides in Newark, holding a red carpet event in rally to mock the time Booker spent fundraising in California and declaring that “New Jersey needs a leader, not a tweeter.”

Lonegan also criticized Booker when a Portland, Ore., stripper revealed a series of not-so-salacious Twitter messages she’d exchanged with Booker, who’s

Nydensaid while he thought PRSSA was certainly worthy of the funds, procedures and analysis should be followed. Nyden said it was important to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all student organizations coming to SGA for funds.

“The bottom line with student org money is that it’s meant for as many

student orgs as possible,” Nyden said.

“When you increase allocation for one organization, you’re essentially taking away another.”

SGA was also commended during the meeting by the representatives from the Center for Service and Learning for planning to be a part of “Make a Difference Day.”

BOG vice chair, John meetings on Wednesdays @WVUSGA. Williams, said the more at 7:30 p.m. at Hatfields B. SGA encourages studanewsroom@mail.wvu.edu involved SGA is in the community, the better. dents to tweet feedback to “I think the more interaction and involvement we have, especially at a level where we are helping people in their lives, to help on that smaller scale, is the true duty of the SGA,” Williams said.

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are just looking for ideas and just tweeting those will help.”

After the clothing drive, MORE will focus on smaller projects. Its goal is to conduct a few small projects every semester once the club completes its main fundraiser.

Raheef Alturkami, a WVU alumni and MORE club member, said he hopes the club will help at the chil-

dren’s hospital.

“We should focus on the money aspect, but it is also good to think of other things,” Alturkami said. “We could go to the children’s hospital, dress funny like clowns and play games with them, or even help to educate them. We could also collect school supplies.”

The club is also considering visiting the Senior Homes, Bartlett House and

local West Virginia schools.

The next MORE meeting will be held next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Mountainlair. The place is to be announced on MIX. Anyone interested in joining can email Sabbagh at MOREWVU@gmail. com, visit the club’s Facebook page or tweet @ MOREWVU.

single. The topic resurfaced last week when Lonegan fired a key adviser after a profane interview in which the adviser suggested Booker’s words were “like what a gay guy would say to a stripper.”

Lonegan had called it “strange” that Booker won’t say whether he’s gay.

Booker, for his part, has said his sexuality should not matter to voters and has been elusive on the subject.

At a debate this month, Lonegan responded to Booker’s comments about the need for environmental regulations to clean a river through Newark. “You may not be able to swim in that river,” he said. “But it’s probably, I think, because of all the bodies floating around of shooting victims in your city.”

Booker seemed stunned at the remark, and his campaign has criticized Lonegan for it.

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Scantrons an outdated form of testing In 2013, most of the globe has gone completely digital. We communicate through email, smartphones and Skype.

We have a literal world of information at our fingertips. We submit proposals and official documents through the Internet. We can read books on electronic readers.

Technology has taken over, and there’s no going back.

Most teachers at universities and colleges have begun to cross over into the digital world. At WVU, professors upload their syllabi, study guides and assignments through eCampus or other programs. Even most quiz-

zes are submitted through such programs.

So why do some teachers still use scantrons?

Each teacher who requires them tells the students the type and quantity of scantrons they require. This varies anywhere from two-four. The students must then seek out these forms from certain on-campus stores.

More often than not, for the first test or quiz of the school year, the student forgets which type of scantron they will need or even whether they needed one at all.

Then there is the matter of the long lines before test days just to purchase one of those pesky pieces

of paper.

For the actual test, the students must fill in the appropriate boxes or circles. However, this can be slightly confusing or throw the student completely off if he or she skips over a question or fills one in twice. And there is the very real possibility the name space remains blank in the rush to complete the test in the time allotted.

For something that seems so simple, there is at least one student who messes it up in every class.

When the test is completed and the TA collects them, the grading machine must be calibrated to recognize the correct answer, a time-consuming task, es-

pecially if the professor insists on passing out different versions of the test.

Not only is this system completely inefficient, it could be to the detriment of the student and professor if something goes wrong along the way.

Unless it is an essay test for which handwritten replies are preferred, every exam should be given online. The margin of error still exists but is much smaller than when scantrons are used. The professor can determine what version of the test to use, how many attempts the students are given and how much time is needed to complete the test.

One argument might be

students will cheat by looking up the answers online or taking the test with another person. Of course, this can be easily solved by setting up a time when students can take the exam in a given location with TAs proctoring the exam.

Professors can also take the time to come up with critical thinking questions so the student has to do more than copy and paste into Google to find the answer.

In such a digitized world, it only makes sense to allow students to keep up with the times and make the test-taking process as efficient as possible.

How do you feel about scantron testing?

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New supplement Craze harmful, remains on shelves Ryan VanBuren guest columnist

To all gym rats and adrenaline junkies hitting the weights this fall, there is a new study that may leave you questioning your supplements.

Dr. Pieter Cohen, the assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, has determined the dietary supplement Craze, made by Driven Sports, Inc., has been linked to a substance called N,a-DEPEA. N,a-DEPEA is structurally similar to methamphetamine, a notorious drug detrimental to its users. The testing of the supplement came after many athletes failed drug tests while taking Craze.

The actual substance found in the supplement is a little less potent than methamphetamine, but more potent that ephedra, which was banned by the Food and Drug Administration in 2003 due to its linkage to heart attacks.

The main problem arising from this study is more companies can potentially be doing the same thing by accident. Cohen said, “It is very likely some other supplements labeled as containing dendrobium contain this same new drug.”

While this one particular supplement will eventually be taken off the shelves, what else is out there harming athletes and young kids going to the gym and taking these supplements for enhanced results?

What is delaying the removal of product from the shelves is the current gov-

Craze is marketed as a dietary supplement but has been found to contain N, a-DEPEA, which is structurally similar to methamphetamine. ernment shutdown. The FDA will not be reviewing any new claims about supplements or anything else for that matter, leaving Craze on the shelves until further notice.

In today’s world, where we see our professional athletes getting busted for steroids, our youth is converting to newer, legal dietary supplements. Some will argue this is a safer, healthier alternative but how is that proven? Craze’s pre-workout powder was

named 2012’s “New Supplement of the Year.” by bodybuilding.com, so these kids are not only exposed to dangers without any nutritional facts or health warnings but are being encouraged to take them.

At the Rec Center here on campus you notice the popularity and hard work everyone puts into going to the gym. No one can determine what exactly these athletes are putting into their bodies, but we must

educate and warn all users of exactly what they are taking.

The University and Rec Center can inform our students and youth how we can prevent taking substances such as Craze and other supplements that come with health issues.

For their entire lives, our youth and college community have been repeatedly informed about the dangers of drugs and even steroids, but they are not sufficiently informed about

the dangers of workout supplements. Not only is it Craze, but last week OxyElite Pro marketed by USPlabs LLC of Dallas, Texas, was linked to more than 20 cases of liver infection, resulting in one death.

There are people getting injured and even dying just to enhance their workouts for improved performance. The gym is supposed to be a safe place, creating an environment where people can get healthy and avoid

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frequent visits to the doctor and hospital. But if these athletes continue to take supplements that don’t give factual information about the substances within, what’s next for their consumers?

Supplement companies and the U.S. health board must start to establish safer products for our athletes to help the gym safe and athletes get healthier, not sicker. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Balancing job, academics disadvantage for many students david schlake columnist

Throughout the typical student’s college career, there is a pretty good chance they are going to pick up a job to make some extra money.

I have a job, as do most of my friends. However, there are many people who have the luxury of going through college without ever taking on a job.

Whether the luxury is present due to their parents having a lot of money that they send them on a weekly basis, or just money they’ve saved up their whole lives, they have a huge advantage over those of us who must

maintain employed while balancing a full time college schedule.

During my freshman year I didn’t have a job because I had money saved up from the two jobs I worked throughout high school, and my parents helped me out when I really needed it. Our deal was I wouldn’t have to work my freshman year, but they wouldn’t help me unless I treated school as my only priority.

After that year, it went without saying that I was going to have to work. I’ve worked two jobs since the start of my sophomore year: one in a restaurant and one in retail. I currently still hold the retail position acquired in January, but I’ve had to make a

lot of sacrifices that many of my unemployed friends haven’t throughout the last nine months.

At my first college job I only really got about 20 hours per week, which didn’t really support paying my bills, resulting in the acquisition of my current job. In spring 2012 when I go the job, I worked about 30 hours per week while balancing 15 credits on a typical school schedule. During the summer, I worked between 35 and 40 hours per week while balancing 12 credits on a shortened summer schedule. And now I’m back to roughly the same setup as the spring.

But with this much time invested in work, there isn’t much time for anything

else. While I might only have 30 hours for the week, I also have class during the day, so all of my shifts end up being later ones where I end up closing for my department. So throughout the average week, I work the weekend and four days, meaning I have class all day and go to work from 5 to 10 p.m. just about every day of the week. During this time I’m spending at work, many of my classmates without jobs are probably studying for the next test or finishing all the homework for the next lab. This leaves me with only the hours between 10 p.m.-8 p.m. to finish my studies for the day.

That said, I feel like I’m at a major disadvantage. After all, students are competing with each other to succeed

and land a job right out of college.

So, how is it fair to have half as much time to study and work toward your academics as your competitor does? How is it fair I don’t have the opportunity to go home for the holidays because my work needs me, yet a fellow student has no concerns because his or her parents have enough money to completely support him or her?

A very obvious suggestion would be to work for the University, because it’s closed on the holidays as well as the weekends for many positions. However, I haven’t been able to find a job within the University that pays enough for me to survive, which would only lead to me adding more

time working to my already loaded schedule. I think an efficient alternative that could put many students like me on a more equal playing ground with a University employment reformation.

Instead of having countless jobs with minimum wage, the University could offer other projects and opportunities that help the school as well as the students with living expenses.

College shouldn’t be more convenient for select students just because their parents have money. College itself is an open competition. And in any competition, the chances of success should be the same from every angle. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you will be heard, and others will respond to your messages. Come summer 2014, you will start noticing that your life works in a most unprecedented way. If you are single, you could have difficulty separating one admirer from the next. Make no commitments yet. If you are attached, your sweetie is likely to be unusually dominant. Know that this need to be a strong force in the relationship might die down once you give him or her some space.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You could push someone into doing what you want, but it would be even better if the choice came from this person him- or herself. Even if the first reaction is not

what you want, give it time to be processed. You might be surprised by what happens. Tonight: Expect the unexpected.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH You will want to rethink a personal matter and work on visualizing a positive change. Understand that you might not get immediate results, but you will gain an insight that will help fulfill your desires. Let more romance in. Tonight: Not to be found.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Emphasize what is possible, as opposed to what you believe you can do, especially if there is a schism between the two. Be ready to change plans at the very last minute. Always visualize the end result, and you will discover that your path is easier. Tonight: Join friends.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH You could be in a leadership position and not want it. Think carefully before you throw away your crown and free yourself of those responsibilities. A change could occur that you might think you’ll like. Tonight: Start the weekend early.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH A call from a friend who is often full of mischief will make you smile. Call this person if he or she does not call you first. Being with this individual gives you a new perspective on life.

The two of you have a grand old time, no matter what you do. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH A partner or an associate knows what he or she wants or needs, and won’t hesitate to let you know what that is. You could feel pressured and/or

cornered. Your reaction might be very different from your normal response, which will shock this person. Tonight: Just be yourself.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HH Approach an important person in your life without using manipulation.

Even if he or she is difficult, the results could be excellent in the long run. Touch base with your inner feelings. Anger could be closer to the surface than you think. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH Listen to news openly. You might make some radical changes to your schedule or health program that will have long-term implications.

Be sure that you are ready for this transformation. Check in with a doctor before doing anything drastic.

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Keep a notebook beside you to jot down some of your better ideas. Tonight: Go for something naughty.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH You could be in a position of giving the OK on a major change.

Once you give the go-ahead, it won’t be possible to revert back to this point in time. Of course, you need to take risks in order to make your life dynamic. Weigh the pros and cons carefully. Tonight: Order in.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HH You are likely to say what you think, regardless of the outcome. You’ll get

a surprise when someone decides to react. You could be more set on your preference not to change course than you realize. You might not have a choice right now. Tonight: Hop on the Ferris wheel of life.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Be aware of the cost of continuing on your present path.

You might be very uncomfortable with a decision, but you won’t want to change courses. Count on the unexpected wreaking havoc and the situation rectifying itself. Tonight: Treat a loved one to munchies and a drink.

BORN TODAY Playwright Arthur Miller (1915), actress/dancer Rita Hayworth (1918), daredevil Evel Knievel (1938)

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‘Few things are certain’ displays emotion behind losing loved one Sam Bosserman CORRESPONDENT @dailyathenaeum

Nic Persinger’s “few things are certain” photographic exhibition masterfully captures the intense longing felt by those who have lost a loved one.

In a quote inscribed in the gallery, the artist stated he decided to create the gallery after the death of his own grandfather.

“When I lost Papaw, I went home to find him.

It seemed like he had just left, his scent still resting in his favorite chair,” reads the inscription. “In these photographs, I’m trying to catch what’s left of this silly, wise, gentle man’s presence before it is completely lost to time.”

The powerful inscrip-

tion set the tone for the series of nine photos, which document various items and places that clearly hold significance in the artist’s mind.

The truly powerful thing about the photos is they make one remember this universal effort to hold onto anything reminding us of those we have lost.

Everyone has those songs, places and items that, when we see them, bring back powerful memories and summon deep emotions.

For example, one of the photos in the exhibit is of an old pickup truck. The photo invites those looking at it to think of how the object connects Persinger to his grandfather, and in turn, makes one think about their own connections with loved ones who have passed on.

Ultimately, the pho-

tos by Persinger give the viewer a window into his mind. They allow us to see how he had connected with “Papaw” in life and how he chooses to remember him in death.

Clint Fisher, curator and secretary of the Monongalia Arts Center, said the photographic exhibition was a powerful collection of photos that indeed allows one to reflect on the connections between a lost loved one and what they leave behind.

“It’s about Persinger revisiting his home and going back to places that remind him of his grandfather,” Fisher said. “Each of the photos is hand selected for a different reason and each is individually important to the artist for different reasons.”

Fisher also said Persinger put everything into

‘Few things are certain’ is on display at the downtown Morgantown Arts Center. all of the photos in the exhibition, and they were truly special.

“All his work is by real film and he takes his own photographs,” Fisher said.

“He did everything himself for the photos in this exhibition.”

The exhibition runs through Oct. 26 in the Davis Gallery of the Monon-

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Logan Brill releases first album, ‘Walking Wires,’ after Morgantown visit Nick Wesdock a&E writer @dailyathenaeum

One of country music’s youngest and most promising artists, Logan Brill, made her official debut Monday with the release of her first album “Walking Wires.”

The 10-track LP is an excellent showcase of the talent and individuality Brill brings to the industry. After recently opening for Josh Turner at the Creative Arts Center, Brill made a name for herself in Morgantown.

“Walking Wires” dis-

plays Brill’s unique and refreshing style of music, which is unrestricted by genre but self-described as “more Americana than country.” Her voice is soft yet edgy, and the content of the songs (some of which she cowrote) are incredibly relatable.

“The songs themselves are really my favorite part,” Brill said. “We hand picked (them) over about a year and a half of trying out different things.

The 10 that we ended up with all said something to me and said something to my producers.”

A native of Knoxville,

Tenn., Brill began performing in blues cover bands with her brother at the young age of 13. She has since moved to Nashville to pursue her bright career in music.

Although Brill would like to carve her own path in the music industry, it’s hard to ignore the similarities she has with other famous female artists.

Many of the songs on the new release are sung with a certain bit of attitude, very much reminiscent of Miranda Lambert.

“Month of Bad Habits” and “Ne’er Do Wells,” which lean more to-

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ward the country side of the spectrum.

“Honestly, ‘Month of Bad Habits’ on the album is probably one of our most upbeat ones, so that was a really fun studio experience,” Brill said. “(It’s)

hard to pick a favorite, but that one was fun.”

“No Such Thing As Ghosts” is more on the Americana side of things.

Brill’s voice overshadows the emotional lyrics and soothes the list e n e r, m a k i n g t h i s song easy to fall in love with.

Brill’s talent doesn’t end with simply singing.

“Walking Wires” highlights her abilities as a songwriter as well.

“Scars” and “Write It On Your Heart,” two of the more genuine songs on the album, were both co-written by Brill.

Regardless of the genre

or the content of her songs, one thing remains constant in Brills music: there is something about her gentle, gritty voice that draws listeners to it. Every single track on the album is a demonstration of her raw singing talent.

Brill is in good hands with Frank Liddel, who discovered the talents of Lambert, Kellie Pickler, and others, at Carnival Music and is sure to have a long, outstanding career if she continues to produce music like that on “Walking Wires.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Quantic Dream releases ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ ‘Gravity’ tops box office, stars Bullock, Clooney Cory Sanchez correspondent @dailyathenaeum

“Beyond: Two Souls” unveils a progressive and gripping storyline to unfold the drama of an unordinary girl and a supernatural entity.

The video game focuses on Jodie Holmes, played

by Ellen Page, who shares an unseen link with a spirit named Aiden. Holmes works with the spirit to understand a world that typically abandons and sometimes criminalizes her.

“I don’t tell Aiden what to do,” Holmes said in the game. “No one does. He’s like a lion in a cage. We’re tied together.”

Quantic Dream approached the story by shifting from Holmes as a little girl to a young adult, back to little girl, and so on. A gamer’s reaction will almost be paralleled to Holmes’ alienation. The reason is due to the lack of focused development for her character.

However, the convoluted plot is subdued by Page’s brilliant acting. She presents life within her character to allow every situation to be understood through her demeanor.

As such, a gamer will be compelled to give more understanding to the adversity facing Holmes and what she describes to be an

unfortunate abnormality.

The strength that follows the acting of Page is the mechanics. Only released for the PlayStation 3, the gamer is introduced to a set of varying commands for combat situations.

As an enemy slashes at Holmes with a machete, the screen will fade, time will slow down and a choice will have to be made of where to shove the right thumb stick. The player has a choice to either dodge or counter the attack.

There are also obstacles that Holmes must avoid with the adrenaline feature. However, an array of objects sometimes neglects the ability to predict a direction to move.

For problems that Holmes is unable to control, Aiden can be used to manipulate the environment by switching to his viewpoint.

Aiden’s controls are simplistic and easy to maneuver. For instance, actions can be made by shoving the control sticks back and forth to push a box out of the way.

Holmes and Aiden are even able to use a conjoined ability of telepathy.

If there is a dead body on the floor, Aiden is able to create a channel from the dead body to Holmes to share past memories.

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Beyond the mechanics, Quantic Dream has put a lot of effort into the selective narrative.

There are many decisions to be made within the game; yet, all choices seem to balance at a similar conclusion. For example, if a gamer is faced with an action to decide life or death, then Holmes can step back from a long fall or jump to miraculously survive through Aiden.

The arrangement provides a more general than dynamic structure, and it ultimately lessens a gamer’s involvement.

Thus, the misstep of “Beyond: Two Souls” is a gamer will feel like he or she is passively playing. His or her actions and choices do not affect the story as a whole.

The lack of narrative malleability will only give a few alternatives to an extraordinary 10-hour experience.

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“Gravity,” Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, is without a doubt the best movie of the year.

This film is an intense, emotional thriller that leaves audiences on the edge of their seat questioning what they would do if they were stuck alone in space.

Would they cry? Would they give up? Or would they fight with everything they have to make it back home?

The story follows Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock), a biomedical engineer and mission specialist for NASA, on her first trip to space. Accompanying her is a veteran space walker Matt Kowalski (Clooney).

After the Russians detonated a satellite for unknown reasons, debris starts orbiting around Earth at tremendously dangerous speeds.

Soon, a chain reaction of events take place, crashing other satellites which then render Stone and Kowalski stranded in space with no communication. Their ISS, which they are repairing on this mission, is left severely damaged.

Stone is now detached from the ISS, free-floating through space. Audiences are left light-headed as we

look from Stone’s point of view: not knowing which way is up or which way is down, but left in the dark void of space.

To make it back to Earth alive, Stone must cross to the Chinese Space station and board an escape pod across space. Not only is this incredibly dangerous, but this plan might not work. Who knows if the Chinese station has been damaged in the collision?

A big question during this movie is does Stone even want to live? We learn that Stone’s daughter passed away and since then, she has been experiencing major depression.

During a particularly intense scene, Stone all but gives up hope. She sees no way to get to the Chinese space Station and contemplates if choosing to end her own life would be better than being crushed by the debris.

Gravity is the thing that holds us down to Earth; our family and friends are what keeps us grounded when tragedy strikes. But what holds us down when we have no one?

Stone learns to hold herself down. We see a transformation from beginning to end in Stone, and this made me leave the theater motivated to fight. It made my never-ending pile of homework seem easy.

To get the full experience from this movie, it must be

seen in 3-D. Normally, I am not a huge fan of 3-D movies, and I think it is just a way to make the ticket more pricey – But this is not the case with “Gravity.”

Because it all takes place in space, the 3-D aspect adds a depth to the screen and to the overall impression. It immerses audiences into the world of which Stone and Kowalski are a part.

So, go see this movie. It is a masterpiece and you will not be disappointed.

But don’t take my word for it; the critics are saying the same thing.

“Gravity” received a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100, and Rotten Tomatoes rated it at 98 percent.

“It’s the sort of movie that reminds me why I loved movies in the first place,” said Loud Lumenick from The New York Post.

“It’s thrilling, and as close to feeling in spaces as most of us will ever be,” said Todd McCarthy from the Hollywood Reporter.

It may be too soon to tell, but “Gravity” may go down as my favorite movie of all time. What I do know for sure is if Bullock doesn’t win an Oscar for this performance, I will protest against the Academy.

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Mountaineer Fashion Mania

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Strategic communication student Jay Davis and political science student Tegan Bratcher show off their syle.

“I love to look dressed up even during casual situations because in my opinion you can never be too overdressed for something,” Bratcher said.

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Avett Brothers release new album ‘Magpie and the Dandelion’ NOELLE hARRIS a&e wRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

Some bands have to wait years between albums to perfect their sound before releasing something new, but the Avett Brothers are different. Unlike many of their peers, the Avett Brothers operate on their own cycle: releasing new music and touring.

Their new album, “Magpie and Dandelion,” is a continuation of this tradition.

Since their inception in 2000, the Avett Brothers have released 15 records, including three live albums and eight full-length albums.

“Magpie and Dandelion” is driven by powerful ballads, but it is technically

cleaner and has a better production value than their older material.

In the past couple of albums, they have sacrificed some of their original and raw bluegrass sound, which has helped to make them more mainstream and accessible to a larger audience.

The ballads in this album are accessible without being corny or cliche.

In particular, “Never Been Alive” has a very mainstream sound, with a bit of a departure from the traditional bluegrass sound, but it still offers depth. The rawness of the lead singer’s voice, the simplicity of the instrumentation and the relatable lyrics make it one to remember.

However, “Another Is Waiting” has a different sound than “Never

Been Alive.” The easygoing drums and driving banjo combine to make a great pop hit while still keeping some of the Avett Brothers’ bluegrass integrity.

The opener for the album, “Open Ended Life,” proves the Avett Brothers are looking to keep the dominating sound from “I and Love and You” and “The Carpenter.” The warm opening guitar strums and easygoing drums combine with the bluesy, rollicking piano to make a sound familiar to any Avett Brothers fans.

“Magpie and Dandelion” sounds more like a collection of tunes than a tightly woven piece of art, but it works for a band like the Avett Brothers, who are well-known for putting together albums that sound less serious than they are.

This album does have its bad moments, though.

“Never Been Alive” moves slowly through much of the song and never fully rises to its full potential. “Vanity,” while a fantastic rock piece, is a complete departure from what the band usually does. It is a great piece of experimentation, but it is too much for the band.

For the most part, “Magpie and Dandelion” provides listeners with a great piece of work. It combines the old easygoing sound with a new sound that is more poppy and rocky.

It is what fans have come to expect from the Avett Brothers.

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‘Pacific Rim’ offers technical cinematic adventure, releases DVD wESTLEY tHOMPSON a&e wRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

Every summer we are flooded with movies – the so called “summer blockbusters.” Every trailer and commercial promises their movie is the best, most action-packed, critically acclaimed experience you’ll have between the school years (how everyone manages to be the “number one rated” still escapes me). Among summer’s flood of films, one stands out as an overlooked and underrated gem, “Pacific Rim,” which was recently released on DVD. “Pacific Rim” takes place in the near future.

Giant monsters from another world, called Kaijus, have been invading earth through a portal at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

At first, humanity is taken by surprise and suffers heavy losses. The creatures’ massive size, natural defenses and acid blood ensure that killing just one requires the mil-

itary strength of entire nations, and civilian casualties are high. It doesn’t take long for humanity to fight back, though. The countries around the Pacific Ocean join together and build giant humanoid mechs called Jaegers to combat the beasts.

At first the Jaeger project is a success. However, the monsters begin coming at faster and faster rates. Eventually, the Jaegers are abandoned in favor of each nation building giant walls. It is here, at the end of the Kaijus-Jaeger war, where the meat of the movie takes place.

A ragtag group of the few remaining Jaegers and the Jaeger pilots join forces in Hong Kong to put an end to the battle once and for all.

This movie is not without its faults. For one thing, the plot line is straightforward and cliche. The Jaeger pilots, once humanity’s greatest heroes and saviors, find themselves as the underfunded and outcast underdogs, locked in a losing fight against the colos-

sal and unstoppable Kaijus monsters. The main character is a washed-up pilot with a dark and troubled past who must overcome his issues to save the day.

This type of thing has been repeated ad nauseam.

The other characters are either bad stereotypes or cliches, as well. The Russian and Chinese team (each Jaeger has to be piloted by two people), are both stereotypical caricatures of those countries.

The Russian team are humorless and standoffish, still utilizing the oldest forms of Jaeger technology. The Chinese team seems to be doing ‘80s karate movie kung-fu and named their Jaeger “Crimson Typhoon,” which, I think may have been used in mid-20th century war propaganda.

The other American team are, of course, the rivals of the protagonist, who must be fought with to create tension, until they are brought around and become friends at the end. And there is the strict yet fair command-

ing officer, who is a black guy, because apparently being a military leader and dying first in horror movies are the only two roles black actors are allowed to play. And we cannot forget about the protagonist’s love interest.

She’s there too, because why not?

“Pacific Rim” also suffers from numerous plot holes. For example, why are humans funding wall building, when we know from previous experience that Kaijus cannot be stopped by walls?

Also, why did nobody let the main character know that they installed a giant sword in his Jaeger’s arm after it was rebuilt?

That would have come in handy.

Regardless of all of these issues, “Pacific Rim” manages to be arguably the best movie of the summer, for one simple fact – it is impressive to watch.

Despite almost every movie claiming to be action- packed and amazing, this is one that followed through with its promise.

The CGI and cinematics are beautiful and awe inspiring. The giant mechanical Jaegers and vicious biological Kaijus are shown in incredible and stunning detail.

This is simply a cool movie to watch. One cannot help but get the feeling that this movie is what the old, rubber suit Godzilla movies would have been, if the filmmakers had access to today’s money and technology.

The lore and character designs are incredibly well done. Each Jaeger looks different from the others.

They all come with unique weapons, armor and history. These variations give each robot its own sort of personality that matches the attitudes of the pilots.

The monsters have just as much variation and detail. Each one has a different morphology, giving it abilities and powers that others do not. These differences in both the mechs and monsters not only make the film visually stunning, but make

each fight scene distinct.

A lot of thought and planning went into these aspects of the movie, and it shows.

Words cannot describe how cool this movie is. Not only does it have stunning visuals and awesome fight scenes, but there is just an aura about it, something that draws you in and keeps you entertained the whole time.

“Pacific Rim” was released on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday. If you’re looking for a film that deftly deconstructs and explores the deep and meaningful aspects of human emotion and character development, save yourself a trip to Redbox and watch something else. But if you want to see giant robots punch giant monsters in the face, in the most cinematically glorious way conceivable, check out “Pacific Rim.” You will not be disappointed.

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Distinguished Alumni The WVU College of Business and Economics congratulates the 2013 inductees into the B&E Roll of Distinguished Alumni.

JEROME BLACK 1982 Accounting

Senior Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, Aeon Co., Ltd. Japan

ROBERT REITMAN 1955 Accounting

Non-profit consultant and Philanthropist Former CEO, The Tranzonic Companies

ROBERT ROBINSON 1969 Marketing President, Robinson Automotive Group

DAVID WOODRUM 1964 Economics

Former Healthcare Administrator President, Woodrum, Inc.

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Illusive Skull provides costume options

BY MARIA SOLANO A&E WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

This time of year is usually the busiest time for stores like the Illusive Skull, which sells a variety of costumes.

The store is located in the Mountaineer Mall, next to the Woman’s Fitness Center. The Illusive Skull, owned by Pam and Dennis Markel, has been in Morgantown for more than 20 years.

“Morgantown is a college town; therefore it is a good location and has a bigger population than Fairmont, (W.Va.), where we live,” Markel said.

The Illusive Skull’s original location is in Fairmont, W.Va. The Morgantown location is only open during September and October, which are the busiest months for the store.

The store has a lot more to offer than costumes.

They also sell decorations, such as the Department 56 Halloween Village collection. They also sell Halloween-themed accessories, corsets, shoes, theatrical makeup and other items. “ We h av e everything from infant/toddler costumes to full figure costumes for men and women,” Markel said.

“The costumes range from anywhere between $25 to probably $500 or $600.”

They’re well-known for their stage makeup and having makeup artists on hand who can either do makeup for you for an additional cost or give you tips for free.

Overall, the store is proud of the attention they give to their customers.

“I think the biggest thing about our store is our customer service,” Markel

said. “We are not like the big chain stores; we give great customer service.

“Our employees are really knowledgeable, they know the products and how they fit, and you are going to get the best possible help and service you can.”

If you cannot find the costume you would like in the store, the Illusive Skull can order it for you or even have it custom made, according to the website.

The Illusive Skull is a great choice for college students because it is close to campus. It also provides a great alternative for people who do not have the time or will to create their own costumes.

The Illusive Skull is also known for their annual Zombie Walk, which took place during past weekend. These events and the store itself showcases how the Illusive Skull

Darin Vongsnakorn, an employee, helps Samantha Jarrett try on Halloween costumes. truly captures the spirit of Halloween.

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Bellini Beauty Bar offers relaxing, welcoming atmosphere

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The Bellini Beauty Bar offers an array of services including massages, nail work and hair care.

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When you step through the gorgeous, turquoise doors of the Bellini Beauty Bar on University Avenue, your mind is totally transformed. It’s as if all your worries fall away at the door.

I was immediately greeted with warm, friendly smiles and upbeat personalities, which instantly brightened my day.

With Hootie & The Blowfish playing in the background and inspirational quotes hanging on the

walls, I felt cozy and right at home.

This gathering spot, as owner Hollee Temple likes to describe it, is the perfect place to take a break from all the stress in your life and pamper yourself, and it did just that for me.

During my time receiving a blowout and getting my makeup done, I was completely relaxed. They treated me like a close friend, which is their goal for all guests.

“Everyone that walks in here is our guest, not our client or customer,” Temple said. “We want everyone who walks in to feel like our girlfriend that we

treat like you’re coming into our house. We want our customer service to be top notch.”

While styling my hair, Courtni Dougal, gave me many tips and tricks to style my hair on my own after I left the beauty bar. She explained when you’re washing hair, you should always begin using warm water to open up the hair cuticle and end using cold water to close them again, sealing in the conditioner.

I was also treated to a Bellini breakfast bar, which is exclusive from Terra Cafe, a nearby restaurant. The breakfast bar was excellent and gave me the energy I

needed to get through the rest of my day.

Bellini uses makeup from Glo Minerals, which is gluten- and paraben-free, allnatural and mineral-based.

According to Dougal, the longevity of the makeup is incredible, and it has been honored with a Beauty Choice Award from NewBeauty Magazine.

After she finished styling my hair, Dougal used a protective liquid foundation in golden light paired with a papaya blush to begin my makeup. On my eyes, Dougal used two eye shadows in harvest and water lily, and then added the pink from the ballerina trio to high-

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Dougal was incredibly friendly throughout my visit, and conversation flowed easily. She said she aims to help every guest feel they can recreate the style she provides on their own.

“It’s a waste of time to help make someone feel beautiful if they can’t recreate it,” Dougal said. “Nothing makes me happier than making guests feel good about themselves.”

And according to Dougal and Temple, that’s the goal of the entire beauty bar.

The idea for the beauty bar spurred from a sabbatical trip Hollee and her husband, who are both professors at WVU, took to La Jolla, Calif. Along with their children, the Temples set off to write their respective books in a more relaxing location. While they were there, they noticed a Bellini Beauty Bar across the street and decided to try it out.

“I went to get my nails done, and I thought it had such a great vibe,

kind of like a gathering spot for women,” Temple said. “I thought, ‘This is so cool, I wonder if I can bring something like this to Morgantown.’”

Temple said although it seems like a departure from her previous position as a law professor, it ties in quite nicely. In 2011, she wrote “Good Enough is the New Perfect,” a book about professional women and balancing work and life. She traveled across the country for more than two years, giving speeches at women’s conferences and universities, and she said she kept meeting women who didn’t feel they had time for themselves, and who thought it was selfish to take time for themselves.

“I’m trying to dispel that notion, so this space we’re creating here is a place to sort of embody the principles of the book that it’s not selfish to take care of yourself,” Temple said. “To be good for anyone else, we have to take care of ourselves first.”

Temple said they’ve tried to bring the vibe of Southern California to West Virginia through the positive, upbeat atmosphere and decorations. The services they provide are currently the only ones offered in West Virginia.

“We’re the only blowout bar in the region, and all of our services take place around the bar, so you can sit with a friend and have that feeling of camaraderie,” Temple said.

“Women need a place to vent, a place to feel supported and nurtured, and so that’s what we’re doing here.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu

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Texas Tech game critical to WVU’s bowl chances With six games down and six more to go in the 2013 season, West Virginia’s record stands at 3-3 and the team is halfway to qualifying for bowl eligibility.

Including the Texas Tech game Saturday, the Mountaineers have three home games left in the season, while they travel to face Kansas State, TCU and Kansas to close out their road schedule.

After an up-and-down first half of the season during which West Virginia faced three top-25 teams in Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Baylor. WVU also took on Maryland in the first half of the season, a team that has been in and out of the top 25.

As it stands, No. 16 Texas Tech is the only ranked team left on West Virginia’s schedule. Don’t let that fool you. The road to bowl eligibility for the Mountaineers is still tough.

The next four games for West Virginia will be particularly challenging.

Texas Tech comes into Morgantown undefeated with a record of 6-0. Despite injuries to two of its quarterbacks, Michael Brewer and Baker Mayfield, the Red Raiders are off to their best start since 2008.

West Virginia travels to Manhattan, Kan., Oct. 26 to take on the Kansas State Wildcats. Despite their record of 2-4, the Wildcats have been a tough team to beat this season. During its last 24 home games, the Wildcats have posted a record of 19-5 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

West Virginia will then play TCU in Fort Worth Nov. 2. The Horned Frogs have endured one of the most grueling schedules in the Big 12 this season.

With its losses coming to LSU, Oklahoma and Texas Tech – all of which are now in the top 25 – TCU is much better than its .500 record.

Following back-to-back road games against Kansas State and TCU, West Virginia comes home to take on a Texas Longhorn team that might have turned its season around and saved head coach Mack Brown’s job with an upset win against then-No. 12 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry Saturday. Although starting quarterback David Ash has been out with an injury, backup quarterback Case McCoy has filled in nicely, going 3-1 since taking over.

The Mountaineers then finish off the season with two winnable games, on the road against Kansas Nov. 16 and at home against Iowa State Nov. 30.

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Freshman cornerback Daryl Worley and members of the West Virginia football team prepare to come out of the tunnel before the Maryland game.

Freshman cornerback Daryl Worley brings versatile skill set to West Virginia defense by greg madia multimedia editor @dailyathenaeum

During the winter of 2012, when both Brian Mitchell and Tony Gibson were hired to join the West Virginia coaching staff as corners and safeties coaches, respectively, their first order of business was to get to know the prospects who were going to sign letters of intent on National Signing Day in early February.

One of those players was defensive back Daryl Worley, who was from Penn Charter School in Philadelphia.

Worley, who’s expected to make his first start Saturday against No. 16 Texas Tech, was recruited by Jake Spavital, now the offensive coordinator at Texas A&M. Not wanting to lose such a talented player like Worley, both Gibson and

Mitchell jumped on Worley’s recruitment – getting him to sign as planned.

Because of that effort, both coaches knew they were going to have to fight over who would coach him once he got to WVU. Then Mitchell went to see Worley in person in spring just a few months after National Signing Day. He saw a glimpse of Worley’s potential.

“When you’re recruiting kids, you like to recruit likeminded kids,” Mitchell said. “I was at (Worley’s) school during the spring, and he just finished the state track meet. He had won the 100, 200 and the 400 all in the same day. That was a kid who wasn’t afraid of competition; that was a kid not stepping away from being great.”

With Worley’s natural speed and athleticism, there

was no question that he maintained the potential to play right away. It was just a matter of crafting those skills from that of a high school superstar to a Division 1 defensive back.

And for Mitchell, who got to know Worley before coming to campus and now knows him even better after coaching him for the past three months, he sees a rare trait in the true freshman.

“The most important thing I can say about the kid is that his football IQ is as great as anyone on the team. I mean, he gets it,” Mitchell said. “He’s played a lot of positions coming out of high school. He can adapt, and he’s adapted very well.”

Gibson said he has seen the same characteristics that Mitchell has noticed, giving both coaches the confidence

to believe Worley can handle anything they throw at him.

“I think he’ll be a special player because of his maturity level for a freshman,” Gibson. “He comes in, he’s serious, he wants to get better, he works every day. He’s a very mature kid in meetings. He’s great.”

And once both coaches realized they not only had a physically gifted talent, but also a very bright football mind, they understood they didn’t have to fight over where to put him. They could put him in a position where the team needed him.

Worley’s understanding of the game and West Virginia’s defense gives Mitchell and Gibson the chance to play him at both cornerback spots or even a nickel cornerback spot.

“Both of us have used him

a little bit,” Gibson said. “I used him at nickel in the Baylor game. He was actually at safety when he got his pick.

So we’ve shared him a little bit, but he’ll play just corner this week.”

Worley earned the start for WVU at the boundary corner spot. He currently leads the team with four pass breakups, while also registering 15 tackles and an interception in the first six games of his career.

“It’s based off production, and he’s a kid that when you put him on the field, good things happen. He’s a student of the game; he’s one of our best workers,” Mitchell said.

“I mean he’s a kid who is playing like a redshirt sophomore right now, so we’re going to give him an opportunity because he’s earned it.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Holzberg hired as tennis assistant coach by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University women’s tennis team head coach Miha Lisac has announced the hiring of the new assistant tennis coach Lauren Holzberg.

Holzberg comes to WVU after spending just one season as the women’s tennis head coach at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. She led the Knights to an undefeated conference season and a Skyline Conference championship. On the way to an NCAA Tour-

nament berth, several players under her coaching earned Player and Rookie of the Week honors.

“I am excited and honored to be coaching in the Big 12, one of the best conferences in the nation,” Holzberg said.

Lisac, who has been running a one-man band for the first couple of months with no other assistant coaches, said he is relieved to finally have help with the team.

“We are excited to have Lauren on board as our assistant coach,” he said.

Before becoming a head coach at Mount Saint Mary

College, Holzberg spent three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Albany. While Holzberg was on staff at Albany, the Great Danes were twotime America East Conference consolation winners and received both a singles and doubles America East All-Conference selection.

As the team’s season progresses, the players are thrilled to have more coaching around. The squad only has eight players, so Lisac can only do so much at one time. Adding Holzberg will provide the group with many more opportunities to succeed at

the highest level throughout the entire season.

Holzberg’s coaching success started from her first position at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass.

In 2009-10, the Blue won 12 matches and finished No. 16 in the NCAA Division III rankings.

Lisac said he knows the right choice was made when Holzberg was brought onto the coaching staff, and he has high expectations for her.

“Lauren (Holzberg) has played at a high level herself and has extensive coaching experience prior to joining our program.

I believe she will help us take steps forward in building the program,” he said.

Holzberg was not only successful as a coach, but also as a player during her time at Penn State. She won a team-best 18 singles matches as a freshman at PSU and finished the season No. 75 in the NCAA. During her four years with the Nittany Lions, Holzberg played in singles positions 1-5 and in doubles. She recorded more than 30 invitational singles victories and was a member of both the Intercollegiate Tennis

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Freshman Ashley Lawrence tries to get past a TCU defender in Sunday’s home match against the Horned Frogs.

Lawrence filling in for the WVU midfield in 2013 by meghan carr sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Ashley Lawrence never knew what she was in for during her freshman year at West Virginia University.

She is now the starting midfielder and is using her knowledge to perform beyond expectations in her first year.

Lawrence is originally from Ontario, Canada, where she is a part of the Canadian National Team.

Lawrence said she came to WVU because of the program head coach IzzoBrown built.

“I looked at a couple of schools, and I visited a couple but honestly when I came here, it was just a feeling that I got. Everybody was so welcoming – the coaches and the players,” Lawrence said.

“Overall, the environment is so welcoming. It’s a re-

ally family orientated environment, and that was what really won me over at the end of the day.”

Lawrence was recruited as a forward and didn’t expect to have such a large role early on. However, due to injuries to players like senior midfielder Kara Blosser, she would get her starting chance in the middle of the field.

“Originally being a freshman, it’s not an expectation to be starter.

We’ve had a lot of injuries, so just coming in and putting in the hard work I found myself in this role, so I just embraced it,” she said. “Now I’m just continuing to work hard to maintain the role I’m in.”

For a team that has come together after destructive injuries and now seems unbeatable, Lawrence plays a big role.

Lawrence has three goals and three assists on

the year, giving her a total of nine points for the season.

Lawrence tallied one goal in each of the Mountaineers’ wins against TCU, Richmond and Eastern Kentucky. Her most recent came in the Mountaineers’ 3-2 overtime win against TCU. Lawrence gave the Mountaineers their second lead of the game in the 55th minute off a rebounded shot from junior forward Kate Schwindel.

TCU goal keeper Vittoria Arnold saved Schwindel’s shot, sending the ball to her opposite side where Lawrence was waiting to score her third goal of the season.

Izzo-Brown said she is really impressed with how her underclassmen, including Lawrence, have stepped up this year, and she said she knows they wouldn’t have 11 wins without the younger play-

ers who filled the vacant roles.

“There are so many players that have done their job, and that’s what we talk about; do your job, make that extra pass or eliminate one more error and that’s all I can ask for you to do,” Izzo-Brown said. “With us being so young, there are people out there doing their jobs beyond their years, and I can’t commend them more, because there is a lot of pressure, but that’s why we look at one game at a time.

“There needs to be a lot of credit given to the underclassmen because they’ve really stepped up for us and helped us to 11 wins so far.”

Many coaches and players would have written their season off if they had been in the same position as the Mountaineers this year. Friday night is Senior Night but senior

forward Frances Silva said she knows her final season could have been a lot different if her team hadn’t been as resilient as they are.

“It’s good that this team didn’t look at it as if we were rebuilding, and it means I’ve had a better senior year. (It is) definitely important for our team to continue to have the success that we’ve had,” Silva said. “We obviously have a lot of youth, but that youth is very good. So I think we’ve all fit in nicely, and they’ve been able to help us get better throughout this season.”

Lawrence, like many of the younger players, worked hard and showed she is reliable as a younger player to fill the experienced shoes of the injured players.

“The coach is putting her trust in us as players.

Personally, I can just play

my role, continue to work hard and do what’s best for my team and for (Coach) Izzo because she has a plan for us. It’s definitely a new experience but I trust (Coach)Izzo,” Lawrence said.

Many coaches wouldn’t have been as successful as Izzo-Brown with all the adversity she has had to face as a coach this year, but Lawrence said no matter what obstacles are ahead of her, Izzo-Brown knows how to win.

“She has this inner determination, and it really translates to the players. She’s a great leader and great role model, so it’s just her passion for the game and how much she cares about the players,” Lawrence said. “She has great knowledge for the game and an inner drive to succeed.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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(AP) — Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy believes his flamboyant star Marshall Henderson can get through the season incident-free once he returns from suspension.

“If I was a betting man – not that I am, but if I was a betting man, I would say that his lesson has been learned and he’s looking forward to the opportunity to play in the SEC,” Kennedy said Wednesday at Southeastern Conference media days.

He said it remains to be determined how many games the high-scoring guard will miss to start the season.

Kennedy says that’s “a

fluid situation,” but that Henderson has so far done everything he’s had to do to get back on the court.

“He’s been tremendous in his approach and the way in which he’s tried to help young guys,” the coach said. ‘’I’ve really found him to be more of a leader on the floor and take some responsibility not only for himself but for those around him.

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“I’ve been pleased with the way he’s responded.”

Henderson was suspended from the program in July shortly before Ox-

ford police confirmed that he had been found with what appeared to be a small amount of marijuana and cocaine. He was only cited for not having proof of insurance.

The guard led the Rebels to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2002 last season. He was the SEC’s top scorer at 20.1 points per game but also drew negative attention for his behavior on the court.

He was reprimanded by the NCAA in June for making an ‘’inappropriate gesture’’ after Ole Miss lost to LaSalle in the NCAA tournament.

Ole Miss is Henderson’s fourth college.

There’s no questioning his talent. His coach certainly isn’t.

Kennedy was asked about Henderson being named a preseason All-SE C first-teamer by the media while on suspension.

“If he wasn’t voted first-team all-league,” he said, “maybe we’d need to check your credentials.”

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West Virginia ends skid, defeats Robert Morris 3-0 by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia volleyball team took down Robert Morris 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-19) in the WVU Coliseum Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid.

The sweep against the Colonials (4-18, 3-3 Northeast) marks the ninth of the season as WVU (16-4, 2-3 Big 12) improved to 9-1 at home. Sophomore outside hitter Hannah Sackett led the way for the Mountain-

eers by posting 13 kills on 22 attempts for a .500 hitting percentage. Sackett’s 13 kills mark the eighth straight match with double-digit kills – the longest streak at WVU since 2007.

“It’s been great to work with this team that has matured so much from last year,” Sackett said. “I don’t get any kills without my team. Our team is passing and setting everyone up really well right now.”

After dropping back-toback matches for the first time this season, head

coach Jill Kramer gave her team the day off Monday before hitting the gym hard Tuesday to prepare for the Colonials. Despite coming into the match on their first losing streak, Sackett said her team’s confidence hasn’t wavered.

“I don’t think we ever lost any confidence after the losses,” she said. “The win tonight just gave us some momentum that we needed realize the goals that we set for ourselves.”

Robert Morris managed to hold the Mountaineers

to a .128 hitting percentage in the first set and even led 19-17 late in the set. WVU rallied behind Sackett and claimed eight out of the final 10 points to clinch the set 25-21.

There would be no slow start for WVU in the second set as Sackett recorded four kills to give her team an early advantage. The Mountaineers posted a .500 hitting percentage to easily take the second set 25-13.

After the break, Kramer saw her squad continue to

hit effectively as the Mountaineers jumped out to another early lead. Senior middle blocker Arielle Alan saw some early action and chipped in two kills on the way to a 25-19 set win.

“I thought the second and third set was good volleyball on our side of the net. I think every attacker picked it up, and I’m happy with the way we finished, not with the way we started,” Kramer said.

Freshman outside hitter Jordan Anderson continued to play in a cast

Wednesday night but still managed to record seven kills and five digs while sophomore setter Brittany Sample dished out 31 assists.

West Virginia will return to conference play as it takes on No. 23 Kansas Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the WVU Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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12 | SPORTS

Thursday October 17, 2013

Arizona, Seattle ready for NFC West macthup

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Seattle quarterback Russell Wison celebrates with tight end Zach Miller.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson made his NFL debut in Arizona a little over a year ago.

He lost that game, but his Seahawks are 17-6 since as he evolved into a multi-dimensional dynamo at the controls of a powerful offense.

“I’m a 5-11 quarterback,” he said, “but I don’t think my height defines my skills.”

Wilson brings the Seahawks back to Arizona on Thursday night to a stadium where Seattle has struggled, losing five of its last six games at University of Phoenix Stadium. He said he returns a far better quarterback than he was that Sunday 13 months ago.

“The game has slowed down a lot for me,” Wilson said. “I understand our offense a lot more, the protection calls and all that. Just knowing my receivers, too.”

Seattle (5-1) has been virtually invincible at home,

winning 11 in a row. The last time Arizona played there, on Dec. 9, it lost 58-0, the Cardinals’ most one-sided shutout loss in franchise history and a game that helped seal the fate of then-coach Ken Whisenhunt.

Like Seattle, Arizona (33) toned down practices in a short week after a rough 3220 loss at San Francisco.

The preparation, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said, has to be “all mental.”

“Getting to know your opponent without doing it full speed,” Arians said, “the nuances of an offensive game plan without running full speed. So it takes a lot of extra mental preparation.”

Here are five things to watch when the Seahawks face the Cardinals: FITZGERALD VS. SHERMAN: Larry Fitzgerald has a sore hamstring, so that might make him easier for Seattle’s standout cornerback Richard Sherman to cover, although

the Arizona wide receiver did go 75 yards on a touchdown pass play at San Francisco.

“There’s definitely a mutual respect,” Sherman said.

“He’s a great player. He’s been a great player for a while, he’s been incredibly consistent over the years, and he’s been consistent through multiple quarterbacks, multiple systems. He should’ve won the Super Bowl for his team when they went, he played a heck of a game, and you have to respect a guy like that.’”

CONTAINING LYNCH: Until San Francisco’s gameclinching 89-yard, 9½-minute drive, Arizona had been strong against the run.

Containing Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch is the Cardinals’ biggest challenge in run defense thus far this season. Lynch has been nursing a hip injury, but is listed as probable.

“He’s one of the hardest ones to bring down,” Arians said. “You love watching him

play because he’s having a lot of fun out there and he plays the game like a young guy.

I’ve always loved watching him play. He’s a hard-nosed runner and he’s a real football player.”

CAMPBELL’S STATUS: Arizona’s big defensive tackle Calais Campbell is questionable after being carted off the field in San Francisco strapped down in a stretcher.

“It’s a game I really want to play in,” Campbell said, “so as long as I feel I can protect myself and go out there and prove it to the doctors, I’ll be fine.”

By protecting himself, he said he meant the way he approaches the violence of each play.

“The way you protect yourself is just playing with your hands and being able to hit with your shoulders and feel like you protect yourself,” Campbell said. “Hit with my head up and know that my neck won’t give or anything

like that.”

PALMER AGAINST CARROLL: Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer goes against his old college coach Pete Carroll for the first time.

Palmer won the Heisman Trophy playing for Carroll at USC. “Just knowing he’s a great coach and a great motivator, he’ll have his team ready to go,” Palmer said. “It’s a nationally televised game, it’s a division game and they’ll be ready to play.”

TURNOVER TROUBLE: Palmer has thrown nine interceptions the last four games, two of them early against San Francisco. The Cardinals also fumbled away the ball twice against the 49ers in crucial situations.

Seattle had five fumbles in Sunday’s victory over Tennessee, but lost only two of them.

Wilson has thrown only four interceptions this season.

The Seahawks are plus-7 in turnovers, Arizona minus-2.

MURRAY

Continued from page 9 last two games of the season as wins, which I would recommend you not to do so, West Virginia would still need one more victory to be bowl eligible.

In order to reach six wins, West Virginia has to find a way to win at least two of its final three home games.

In 2012, No. 5 West Virginia went into Lubbock, Texas, with a 5-0 record to face an unranked Texas Tech team. The Red Raiders were all over West Virginia from start to finish and pulled off the upset 49-14.

The roles of the two teams have been reversed this season. Texas Tech comes to Morgantown as a favored top-25 team, with unranked West Virginia now hoping to spring the upset.

With back-to-back road games looming, this game becomes important for West Virginia. A win will keep the team on track for its 12th consecutive season of reaching bowl eligibility, while a loss could be detrimental to the Mountaineers’ postseason aspirations. connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

TENNIS

Continued from page 9 Association All-Academic Team and the Academic All-Big Ten team.

Holzberg said she is thrilled for this opportunity and cannot wait to be fully involved with the team.

“I am looking forward to guiding the team to a successful season. I will do my best to help move the WVU tennis program forward and take it to the next level,” she said.

Holzberg will jump right into action this weekend as the Mountaineers travel to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Regional in Charlottesville, Va., Friday-Monday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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