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University Place not finished by jennifer skinner staff writer @dailyathenaeum

modern, independent and on-campus apartment complex, University Place has attracted hundreds of West Virginia University students who want to live in the new, convenient housing community. However, the complex that was supposed to be available for occupancy in August still has yet to open. University Place’s website states that the building’s testing, furniture move-in and final requirements such as cleaning and landscaping are all running behind. For the students who were told they would be able to move in this fall, University Place offered alternative and temporary housing accommodations, but some students remained disappointed. “This whole experience has been rather frustrating to say the least,” said Ryan Spence, a sophomore mathematics student. He signed his University Place lease in January of this year and planned to live there from August to the end of the school year. “Things didn’t exactly work out that way,” he said. About three weeks before move-in day, Spence and his three planned roommates received an email from University Place saying the complex would not be completed in time. The email suggested three choices on where to live until it was finished. “I was beyond flustered. It was ridiculous that they had been building it up and saying it would be done before move-in day, and suddenly they say we had to live somewhere else,” Spence said. Spence moved into the Medical Center Apartments, which he said are nice single apartments, but they are out

SGA discusses ‘Respectful Mountaineers’ by alyssa lazar staff writer @dailyathenaeum

View of University Place in construction from Grant Avenue. of the way of his downtown upset when he received the classes. He has not been in- same email Spence received formed of when he will be over the summer. able to move into Univer“I thought that living for sity Place. next year was one thing “It may not happen this I wouldn’t have to worry whole year because we about,” Bender said. He aren’t getting updates on also moved into the medithe construction’s progress cal apartments when his livanymore. I appreciate them ing arrangement plans fell giving us somewhere to live through. in the meantime, but I am “I just hope that the still a bit disappointed they money and time I’ve spent couldn’t fulfill their promise on this place is worth it,” he of finishing the apartment,” said. Spence said. “I think this exAfter the building was evperience puts a bad taste in idently unprepared for resmy mouth about University idents in August, University Place, which greatly hinders Place stated on its webtheir chances of me living site that it would be ready there again next year, but I to open by the middle of won’t make a final call un- the fall semester. As of late til I see whether this whole October, University Place has not published any rewait is worth it.” Nathan Bender, a soph- cent updates or publicly reomore psychology student, sponded to questions resigned his University Place garding the opening date. lease last year, planned to “In the future, they live there his entire soph- should focus on avoiding omore year and was rather these problems completely

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Construction workers prepare to do hard labor work for the basement of University Place near Grant Avenue. by not rushing building Bender said. University Place was projects so they can make money. Also, look more contacted and declined to carefully into who is con- comment. tracting and building these danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu projects for the University,”

Wednesday’s weekly Student Government Association meeting discussed numerous ways of being a “Respectful Mountaineer,” one of which included behavior over this coming weekend involving College GameDay and the football game against Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs Saturday. Andrew Sutherland and Ashley Morgan, two athletic counselors for SGA, have worked alongside West Virginia University Athletics to bring a positive atmosphere to athletic events at WVU. “I would highly encourage our students to be respectful Mountaineers during this game,” Sutherland said. “Chris Hickey and Deonna Gandy are doing an amazing job with the campaign, promoting what it really means to be a Mountaineer, being true and honorable to your University and our state during this game.” The Respectful Mountaineer campaign involves using the hashtag #RespectfulMountaineer over social media to inspire positivity among the WVU community. “I think there are extra precautions being taken, but we are also trying to maintain a positive environment. We don’t want to have a negative environment that encourages students to talk about couch burning, which provides the stereotype,” Morgan said. WVU Athletics is working with College GameDay to limit what is said about

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Contestant Brian Bills talks with the Mountaineer, Michael Garcia, during the judging portion of the Beard Growing Contest.

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Imagine walking into the Moutainlair and being surrounded by a maze of hair. Dark beards, light beards, curly beards and straight beards, but most importantly beards belonging to proud Mountaineers. On Wednesday, one of the most unique Mountaineer Week events - the beard growing contest finale - was held in the Moutainlair. A tradition that has been continued since 1949, the beard-growing contest pays tribute to the University’s rich Appalachian heritage.

This year’s winner, Nick Gasemy’s beard, not only impressed the judges but also the Mountaineer Mascot Michael Garcia. “It was an impressive beard,” Garcia said. “It was dark but you could tell he had cleaned it up before the event. It was a very well kept beard.” The contest’s dynamics make it so everyone has a fair chance at winning. “The beard contest is really interesting because a month ago everyone started from scratch,” Garcia said. Three weeks ago, contestants shaved their face in the Mountainlair in order to level the playing field.

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“I enjoy hosting the event because it gets everyone excited for the upcoming game,” Garcia said. “Not only that, it’s a great tradition.” Garcia went on to congratulate the various candidates who had tried their luck at beard growing by hanging out with them after the contest on the Mountainlair Green with the rest of the student body awaiting College GameDay. “The beards are judged on overall quality,” said Brady Nolan, the coordinator of the beard-growing contest. “I remember the contests from back in the ‘80s.” Nolan went on to further

explain the competition. “The panel consists of six judges,” Nolan said. “The judges then score the contestant on a 1-10.” When one thinks of the iconic Mountaineer, it is certain in the description there will be a big bushy beard on his face, unless the Mountaineer is a girl. Nolan said the contest recognizes the Appalachian tradition of manly-men sporting their facial hair, and is both a fun way to excite the students about Mountaineer Week and what it means to embody the Mountaineer spirit. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Primanti Bros. products are now available for customers all across the nation. Primanti Bros. has joined Goldbely.com to make their sandwich packs available for customers all across the United States. The idea is to incorporate all of the ingredients that make the original Primanti Bros. sandwich into one product that can then be shipped to customers anywhere in the U.S. The company is home to Pittsburgh, Pa., and their products continue to be a favorite among food lovers near and far. The packages, which are called “Sandwich Party Packs,” include fresh Italian bread, fries, a choice of pastrami or capicola lunch meat, tomatoes, coleslaw, Red Devil’s sauce and a Primanti Bros. T-shirt. The cost of each package is $109. So far, the company has sold out four shipping dates for the “Sandwich Party Packs.” Further success could lead to the sandwich packages becoming a permanent inventory item for the company. When asked how the idea of shipping their sandwiches came to be, Lila Prezioso, marketing director for Primanti Bros., emphasized the im-

portance of bringing a part of Pittsburgh to other cities across the US, including Morgantown. “We want our products available in a wider circle. (The package) is for people who really enjoy regional foods,” Prezioso said. Prezioso also said how the unique recipe for the Primanti Bros. sandwich is the solid foundation for the company’s success. It is what keeps the customers coming back, and it now is the sole reason for the sold out shipping dates of the company’s new item. “It is a unique but simple formula,” Prezioso said. Jon Fehrens, a senior television journalism student, eats at Primanti Bros. at least twice a month. As a Virginia native, he said he would take advantage of the idea when he goes home for breaks if it wasn’t so expensive. “109 dollars is a lot of money for a sandwich,” Fehrens said. “Driving to Pennsylvania to get one is probably a better deal.” For more information on Primanti Bros., their products, or how to order a “Sandwich Party Pack,” visit Morgantown’s local Primanti Bros. at the Suncrest Towne Center. Information can also be found on the company’s website, https://primantibros.com danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Thursday October 30, 2014

Pilot dies in military plane crash, jet disintegrates

Firefighters extinguish the remaining flames of a military airplane that crashed in a field near Naval Station Ventura County near Port Hueneme, Calif., killing the pilot Wednesday. The plane crashed and disintegrated at around 5:15 p.m. PORT HUENEME, Calif. (AP) — A jet on a military training exercise crashed into an agricultural field near a Southern California Navy base Wednesday, killing the pilot, authorities said. The plane disintegrated when it hit the ground at about 5:15 p.m. as it was preparing to land at Naval Station Ventura County. The crash sent a huge plume of billowing black smoke into the sky 65 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The pilot, the only per-

son aboard, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Ventura County fire Capt. Mike Lindbery. Nobody on the ground was hurt. “Fortunately nobody was in that portion of the field,” Lindbery said. The plane, a civilian fighter jet contracted by the Navy, had just finished playing the role of an enemy aircraft in an offshore training exercise and was preparing to land at the naval station when it went down across the street in a field near the Pacific Coast

Highway, base spokeswoman Kimberly Gearhart said. She said it was unclear whether the pilot reported any problems before the crash. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen Kenitzer said the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating. The British-built, single-seat Hawker Hunter MK.58 was owned by Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. of Newport News, Virginia. The company,

known as ATAC, provides aerial training to the military, including the Navy’s elite Fighter Weapons School. “The company has ceased flight operations during preliminary investigations,” company spokesman Matt Bannon said. Bannon declined to release the pilot’s name but said he was a retired military pilot who was “extremely proficient and knowledgeable about fighter tactics and operating high-performance

aircraft.” “Our heart and prayers are with the family,” Bannon said. The Hawker Hunter is a single-seat, swept-wing fighter and ground attack plane that was originally designed in the 1950s. More than 2,000 were produced. ATAC describes it as “one of the classic fighter designs of all time.” Wednesday’s crash was the third near the Ventura County base in recent years. In May 2012, another Hawker Hunter owned by

ATAC crashed into a farm field near the base, killing the 57-year-old pilot. That plane had also been contracted to play the enemy in training exercises. In May 2011, three members aboard a Boeing 707 tanker loaded with jet fuel escaped with only minor injuries when their aircraft skidded off the runway while taking off from the base and exploded into flames. That plane was carrying civilians and had a Navy contract to provide fuel transport.

Utah family of 5 dies mysteriously, community mourns loss SALT LAKE CTIY (AP) — A Utah couple and their three children found dead in their home last month were likely poisoned, their bodies found together in a locked room with cups next to each of them, and empty bottles of methadone and nighttime cold medicine in a trash can. Police in Springville aren’t saying who killed the family or whether one of the parents might have been involved. Toxicology results have not determined an exact cause of death, but search warrants obtained Wednesday

say the family was likely poisoned. Benjamin and Kristi Strack were in bed, with children ages 11 through 14 lying around them, tucked in bedding up to their necks, according to the search warrants. Kristi Strack had a red liquid coming out of her mouth. Some of the bodies looked to have been positioned after they died Sept. 27. They were found by the couple’s older son and Kristi Strack’s mother, who said she couldn’t believe “she” would do this to

the kids but wouldn’t elaborate, police wrote. Investigators found empty methadone bottles, 10 empty boxes of nighttime cold medicine and two boxes of allergy medicine in their garbage, along with a red liquid substance in Pepsi cups. They also found a pitcher of red juice, a purple bucket with yellow liquid, a bag of marijuana and other medications, including sleeping pills. AP Springville police Lt. Dave Caron said Wednes- Family and friends console each other during a vigil for the Strack family at Pioneer Park in Provo, Utah. More than 100 famday he couldn’t comment ily members and friends gathered to remember five members of the family mysteriously found dead at home last weekend. on the search warrant or speculate about the cause the older son and his girlLittle is known about the of death until results of a friend left the house that family. A family spokestoxicology test come back. afternoon. man has declined to reThat’s expected in late NoWhen they returned veal much and, at a vigil, vember, he said. at 7 p.m. and saw the family members declined “Until I get those, I re- house was still quiet even comment. ally don’t have anything,” though all the cars were Benjamin Strack’s forhe said. “I could come up in the driveway, they mer boss said he worked with all sorts of theories, knocked on the master off-and-on for six to seven but it’s not helpful.” bedroom door. When no years at AK Masonry, a The search warrant one answered, the cou- bricklaying company, and says it wasn’t normal ple called Kristi Strack’s had borrowed money in for the children to be in mother and her friend, the past. Court records their parents’ room be- who helped them force it show Benjamin and Kristi cause they have their own open. Strack pleaded guilty to Authorities have previ- misdemeanor forger y rooms. Kristi Strack was last ously said the five did not charges in 2008 and disorseen alive at 6 a.m. by the die violently. derly conduct the following older son’s girlfriend, who The five were identified year. Celebrating 31 Years in Same Location! also lives in the home. as Benjamin Strack, 37, his Springville is a city The girlfriend went back wife, Kristi, 36, and three of about 30,000 near to sleep after talking with of their children: Benson, Provo, about 45 miles Kristi Strack, and the 14, Emery, 12, and Zion, south of Salt Lake City. house was quiet when 11.

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Continued from page 1 WVU on national television. “We don’t want GameDay to even bring up couch burnings or riots or anything like that because it just adds to the fire. It makes it as if that is what WVU is like,” Morgan said. “We want to give WVU a positive image.” When WVU championed over Baylor, ESPN talked about the couch burnings and the riots in Morgantown following the game. Players and other people talked about it during interviews as well. With College GameDay approaching, GameDay has already provided Morgantown with Contemporary Services Corporation to watch over what is being called “Tent City,” a conglomeration of students

camping out all week in preparation for the show on Saturday. “There is CSC up there already. CSC is being hired by GameDay to keep track of all the areas around campus to make sure everything’s under control,” Morgan said. GameDay is going to open up its pit from 6-7 a.m. on Saturday morning. The show will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude around noon. All tents among “Tent City” must be gone by 5 a.m. GameDay will also be doing a show Friday and will be taking live shots throughout the day. SGA President Chris Nyden said he thinks the students will succeed in representing WVU in a positive manner. “I think that our students will rise to the occasion. I don’t think we are going to reinforce those negative perceptions that people have of WVU,” Nyden said. Nyden also asks WVU

students do their part in creating a positive atmosphere. “In case those things happen after we win on Saturday, I challenge everyone to talk to social media and take to their friends to celebrate responsibly and make sure everyone is behaving in a proper manner,” Nyden said. Behaving according to WVU’s standards this weekend is not the only way to be a respectful Mountaineer. SGA approves numerous activities used to help promote a positive image over the next month. The Center for Service Learning will host a Million Hour Match, starting Nov. 17. Over three years, the University hopes to achieve one million hours of service. Nov. 15 is National Philanthropy Day and SGA urges students to use the hashtag #GratefulWVU on social media. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU concert will have your spirit singing all day long By Hannah harless A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

The University Singers, West Virginia University’s Women’s Choir and the University’s Graduate String Quartet, will put on a concert at the Creative Arts Center Sunday. The concert entitled, “My Spirit Sang All Day,” will include music from around the world including compositions by British, Taiwanese, Spanish, Australian and American composers. “Early in the Spring” and “The Wanderer” will

be performed during the concert. The WVU Graduate String Quartet will perform two pieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Charles Ives, followed by a performance by the WVU University Singers, which will include the works “My Spirit Sang All Day” and will close out the show with “Ride on, King Jesus.” WVU’s Brass Quintet will perform for pre-concert entertainment. Accompanists for the night include Phillip Nichols and Javier Camacho. Both men and women in the concert will be dressed in formal attire,

with women in long, black dresses and men in the traditional tuxedo. “The pieces selected provide the choristers and audience with a diverse selection of repertoire that covers varying dynamic levels, tempos, languages and styles of music,” said Kym Scott, a visiting assistant professor and interim director of Choral Activities in the School of Music. Scott, who received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, will conduct the concert. After graduation, Scott pur-

sued a career in fashion and established a bridal boutique, which she called Kym Scott Couture. Scott still remained involved in the choral community as she worked as an accompanist, conductor and teacher. Scott taught music at the high school and college level, conducting school, college and community choir before accepting her position at WVU. This is the first major choral concert for the fall. The chorus is composed of community members, music majors and non-music majors. Fifteen girls make

up the women’s chorus at the University. Currently, auditions are being held for positions in the Women’s Choir and University Singers for next semester. Students must email Scott to set up a time to audition if they’re interested in becoming a member. The Community Choir rehearses 7-9:50 p.m. Monday evenings and is non-audition. Both students and community members are involved in that choir. The Community Choir will be performing in the December concert program. “There is a great deal of

potential within the choral department at WVU. I would like to build on the choral tradition here, and hopefully in time reestablish a men’s choir,” Scott said. “I would like to encourage non-music majors to get involved in singing and involve the choirs in more local community activities.” The concert is at 2 p.m. Nov. 2. Tickets for general admission are $10. Student tickets are $5. Contact the Creative Arts Center at 304-293-SHOW for more information. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Creativity and craftiness for unforgettable Halloween costumes By Hannah Chenoweth Columnist @dailyathenaeum

The candy-eating Halloween of your childhood takes on a whole new definition once you’re in college. First, Halloween is no longer a single night. It turns into more of a week-long occasion. Second, this means more than one costume is usually needed. Thirdly and unfortunately, your parents are no longer paying for your costume, which complicates matters. Halloween is all about fun and mischief, but I’ve found that the week leading up to the fun can cause some anxiety. It’s not the normal agony of getting ready for a night out, but a whole new ball game. Are you going to be super creative, clever, cute? Are you trying to go where no one has gone before, or just make it out the door as a traditional ghost, cat or nerd? By now, I have 20 Hallow-

eens under my belt and have run the entire gamut of costumes. Whether they were a hit or miss is a completely different story. However, what I’ve found is it’s almost never necessary to spend $50 on a costume you’re only going to wear once. Homemade is the way to go if you’re doing Halloween on a college budget or if you are doing it three or four times. With homemade costumes, you can feel pride in putting them together. The truth is, costumes from the store rarely look as glamorous in real life as they do on the models. Here are some costume ideas, which can be made with items that are more than likely lying around your apartment. Some I’ve seen in real life, others I’ve done myself and some I’ve seen on the Internet. Who loves the Ninja Turtles? Okay, so I was never a hugely dedicated fan, but if you have a disposable bak-

ing tray or pan, simply spray paint it green and you are automatically a bona fide Ninja Turtle. Dye a sports bra and a pair of high socks green. Then, use two different shades of green to paint on turtle abs. Throw on a tutu and cut up an old Tshirt for head, arm and knee bands. Once you throw on your shell, you’ll be in the Ninja mode and ready to go. If you’re looking for a costume that’s even simpler, be “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Attach 50 paint samples of gray (you can get them free at Wal-Mart) to a T-shirt and there you have it. If you have a maroon or red robe, you can easily be Hugh Hefner, and you’ll stay warm at the same time. A few years ago, I saw a guy who was dressed in formal clothes and wrote “sorry” on a white tie - he was a formal apology. I’ll never forget how witty yet easy that was. Perhaps you’re looking to do a couples costume. Be a

PBS sees rating increase LOS ANGELES (AP) — PBS’ average prime-time household rating for the 2013-14 season was up 5 percent over the year before, the public TV service said Wednesday. Among all broadcast and cable networks, PBS said it ranked fifth in the Nielsen audience measu re m e nt, c o mp a re d with eighth for the previous season and 11th for 2011-12. Two prominent families, the Roosevelts and the Crawleys, helped out. Ken Burns’ documentary series “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History,” and season four of “Downton Abbey” aired during the 12-month period concluding last month. “The Roosevelts” earned PBS its biggest audience in two decades, while British drama “Downton Abbey” ranked as the highest-rated drama in public TV’s history. The British

‘Downton Abby’ is the highest rated drama in PBS history. soap opera returns Jan. 4. Beth Hoppe, PBS’ chief programming executive, said the audience growth also reflects a strong overall schedule, one that groups programs of similar

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genres on the same night to keep viewers tuned in. While blockbusters like “The Roosevelts” count, it’s about “paying attention to every time slot every day of the week,” Hoppe said.

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With some creativity, you can make good costumes for little money. deviled egg: One person is a devil, and the other wears a large white cardboard cutout with a yellow circle in the middle. Who doesn’t love a good food pun? Maybe you love Halloween but are simply feeling antisocial. Being a silent

film star or mime might be the perfect fit for you. Simply apply white face paint all over and wear black attire and something old-fashioned looking if you can. A string of pearls or a fake mustache helps add to this effect, as well. For other in-

troverts, a jellyfish is also a perfect costume. All you do is attach materials to a clear umbrella, such as strips of bubble wrap, fabric, string or ribbons as your stingers. This way, people won’t be invading your space as much. Sometimes you can get away with practically wearing an ordinary outfit if you have unbelievable make-up. There are a million tutorials online that take you step-bystep for both guys and girls. Make sure to practice beforehand so you don’t panic on the night of Halloween if it doesn’t look the way you imagined. Girls can easily be Kesha or a sugar skull with the right makeup, and all you have to wear is a black dress. A more humorous makeup idea is to replicate the Grumpy Cat meme. Get white face paint, lots of brown eye shadow and a sponge to blend it all together. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Schmitt’s Saloon Halloween Bash Schmitt’s Saloon will host a Halloween Bash Friday. Davisson Brothers Band, Andy Ross, Stone Senate and Rob Snyder will all be making appearances for this occasion. DBB is a country group composed of brothers Chris Davisson, Donnie Davisson, cousin Sammy Davisson and friend Aaron Regester. In 2009, they released their first studio album called “Davisson Brothers Band.” The album reached No. 40 on Top Country Albums and peaked at No. 26 on Top Heatseekers. Stone Senate formed in 2010 in Nashville, Tenn. “We had all played together in previous bands and all got along really well, so Stone Senate came together very easily,” said Clint Woolsey, guitarist and singer for Stone Senate. This is the fifth time Stone Senate will play at Schmitt’s Saloon this year. “We will do all original songs, including our two singles ‘Right Side Up’ and ‘Hard to Stay Warm’,” Woolsey said. Both songs have received a great response in the United States and on Eu-

ropean radio, according to the band. The band has been playing in West Virginia throughout last year, doing many shows with the Davisson Brothers Band. “We put out an EP about two months ago on Nashville-based record label Midtown Heeler Recordings and coproduced it with Vance Powell, Jack White, Raconteurs, Red Fang, Jars of Clay and Rival Sons,” Woolsey said. “It went to radio four weeks ago.” They are adding many tour dates for next year. “It is always a pleasure to play Morgantown, and it’s always a beautiful drive,” Woolsey said. You can also find their music on iTunes and on their website, http:// stonesenate.com. After quitting a sales job, Rob Snyder decided to play music full-time and do part-time construction. Finally, Snyder decided to move to Nashville to pursue his dream and has been writing music ever since. The show is at 8 p.m. Friday at Schmitt’s Saloon. To get tickets, visit http://schmittssaloon.com. — fa

Award winning poet Galway Kinnell dies at the age of 87 MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Galway Kinnell, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who opened up American verse in the 1960s and beyond through his forceful, spiritual takes on the outsiders and underside of contemporary life, has died at age 87. Kinnell’s wife, Bobbie Bristol, said he died Tuesday afternoon at their home in Sheffield, Vermont. He had leukemia. Among the most celebrated poets of his time, he won the Pulitzer and National Book Award for the

1982 release “Selected Poems” and later received a MacArthur Genius Fellowship. In 1989, he was named Vermont’s poet laureate, and the Academy of American Poets gave him the 2010 Wallace Stevens Award for lifetime achievement. His other books included “Body Rags,” “Mortal Acts, Mortal Words,” “The Past” and his final book of poetry, “Strong Is Your Hold,” released in 2006. Kinnell’s style blended the physical and the philosophical, not shying from the most tactile and jarring details of

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humans and nature exploring their greater dimensions. He once told the Los Angeles Times that his intention was to “dwell on the ugly as fully, as far, and as long” as he “could stomach it.” In one of his most famous poems, “The Bear,” he imagines a hunter who consumes animal blood and excrement and comes to identify with his prey, wondering “what, anyway, was that sticky infusion, that rank flavor of blood, that poetry, by which I lived?” A native of Providence,

Rhode Island, and graduate of Princeton University, Kinnell was influenced in childhood by Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allen Poe among others, but was also shaped by his experiences as an adult. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, traveled everywhere from Paris to Iran, opposed the Vietnam War and served as a field worker for the civil rights organization CORE (Congress of Racial Equality). Like his friend and contemporary W.S. Merwin, he began weaving in the events

of the time into his poetry. University of Vermont poet and English Professor Major Jackson, who read one of Kinnell’s poems during an August ceremony at the Vermont Statehouse honoring Kinnell, called him one of “the great quintessential poets of his generation.” “In my mind he comes

behind that other great New England poet Robert Frost in his ability to write about, not only the landscape of New England, but also its people,” said Jackson. “Without any great effort it was almost as if the people and the land were one and he acknowledged what I like to call a romantic consciousness.”

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Thursday October 30, 2014

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It’s important to adapt, change Things change. As phrases go, this one is as cliche as they come and yet it is still fact. Very few things, especially people, get to stay the same forever. Change can be good or bad, with a single change being both depending on the situation. One of the biggest changes young adults face is the transition from high school to college. For starters, you are thrown into a new setting filled with people you have never met and places you have never been. Then there is the task of balancing all of your new responsibilities.

In high school, you may have had homework, extracurricular activities and maybe even a part-time job to worry about. Now in college, you have all of those and more. For many students this is the first time they are living away from home. There are some other changes, as well. The labels you may have found yourself fitting into as a teenager may no longer apply. You are no longer known as the smart one, the reliable one or the crazy one. Students make a new identity for themselves. These labels also mean

something different from what they meant in high school. In college, it literally pays to be the smart one. Academic success in college can mean scholarships or even fellowships, which means less money out of your own pocket for your degree and more opportunities. The “nerds” who may have been picked on in high school are now the students getting paid for doing well and wanting to learn. Students who were “overachievers” in high school and picked on for being a teacher’s or coach’s pet are now the ones being recognized. Extracurricular activ-

ities and being involved are great ways to network and build your resume for your future. These students are also the ones being recognized for titles such as Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer. They go above and beyond what is expected, and the University sees this as something to be rewarded. While bad grades and punishment are sometimes considered laughable in the halls of your hometown high school, this is yet another culture change in college. In college, failing and receiving bad grades is not only a waste of time but also

a waste of money. You are paying for your credit hours, whether you pass the course or not. Cheating and misbehaving can result in expulsion from West Virginia University. If expelled, not only will you be in bad academic standing, but also lose any of the scholarships you may have had. While this is an extreme case, it does happen. Where it may have been “cool” to slack off in high school, it is now the opposite. If you don’t care about your grades and academic standing, what do you care about? We need to create a culture where caring is

“cool.” It is now, more than ever, extremely important to care about one’s future. Caring is preparing. You are preparing for the real world, where you will have to find a job to support yourself and, if you so choose, a family. We should all strive to help create a culture where you are considered admirable if you care and if you can provide for the things you need. Welcome to higher education, where the “nerds” rule and it pays to be the smart one. dapersceptives@mail.wvu.edu

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More than just roommates: Finding your new home taylor jobin columnist @dailyathenaeum

Picking out your new place for next year is always a trying experience. Whether you’re a freshman - bright-eyed and ready to be scammed by a Morgantown slumlord - or a veteran upperclassman looking for the perfect last spot before graduation, the next place is always the best. The residence halls are fun at first. They present the unique opportunity to meet the people you like, the ones you don’t and grow as a person all while living on your own for the first time. Yet after a few months of shared hallway bathrooms and Resident Assistants, you are ready for your own true place. Picking out the perfect spot can be tough. You need the right mixture of people and personalities. A good household is one where everyone contributes something. If you are not sure what you contribute to your roommates presently, then you’re the roommate everyone hates and should look for a single next year. If that’s not the case, go find some friends you know you can stomach

sharing your stuff with for the next nine months. Living on your own can either be the best or worst experience depending on the roommates you choose. There are all sorts of housing options, too. You’ve got the legendary, battered but still standing Grant Street houses. Nothing says new house smell like tear gas. What’s a two-minute walk to class in exchange for the occasional riot? Sunnyside is dying though. It’s going up in metaphorical flames as the University literally tears each house down one by one. That leaves the downtown area between Spruce Street, the Dairy Mart and Forest Avenue to have house parties, if that is what you are looking for. There seems to be a trend of second-year students being the ones who rent these types of houses. These are also where the most arrests and citations happen, so watch out. If house parties aren’t your thing and you’re looking for something quieter, don’t worry. The University has gone to great lengths to accommodate those needs in recent years. There is a plethora of apartment complexes across both campuses that

will fulfill any desire. Besides, we humans have a way of self-segregating ourselves. Medical and engineering students always seem to occupy the Evansdale campus because of its convenience and placidity, while we liberal arts students lay claim to the downtown wasteland of bars and 18-andover clubs. I’m obviously generalizing, but stereotypes are there for a reason. In fact, the first three rules of real estate are location, location, location. It’s actually more important than your roommate situation. You can ignore or avoid a disliked roommate, but nothing can be done about a bad living locality. The hunt for a new place can be exasperating, as well. Getting everyone’s schedules together in order to visit houses or apartments is hard enough. But getting the money for security deposits and deciding whose name goes on what bill can lead to pulled hair and broken promises. None of this is possible without a place to visit, though. There are many options to explore when it comes to finding a new residence. To start, you can check out the University’s

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apartment guide website here: http://housing.wvu. edu/graduate_student_ faculty_and_staff_housing. There are plenty of other websites, as well. The first page of hits are all worth a visit if you Google “WVU off campus housing.” If you are not a traditionalist, there is always Craigslist or the social media of your choice. I know of at least one successful Craigslist pairing. If it

could happen for them, it could happen to you. You never know how a living situation will turn out when you sign the lease. You may hit the jackpot on your first goaround and find the perfect location with the perfect mix of people and live there until graduation. Or you could be like me and live in six different places in five years (Boreman South, Spruce Street, Stewart Street, Mclane Avenue,

Forest Avenue and now High Street). Regardless, the kitchen is always cleaner in your new home. That is until the University takes your house mid-semester and knocks it down while you’re on spring break. Or doesn’t finish the apartment you were promised for move-in day. Or the plumbing breaks and you don’t have a dishwasher. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Underage workers taxed, have no voting power or representation

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Election Day is approaching and everyone on campus is buzzing about it. Everyone except for me. I’ve always been the youngest in my grade, and I won’t be a legal adult until Dec. 2. I knew there would be challenges coming to college as a 17-yearold, like having to scan papers to my parents to sign so I can get a job.

The only problem with getting a job is getting taxed by a government official that I can’t choose. This has been happening for almost two years for me now - I get a chunk of my paycheck taken out by a government that I can’t choose just yet. Paycheckcity.com allows users to hypothesize different earnings before and after taxes for wherever you are located, so I chose to make minimum wage for 20 hours a week. My gross pay is $145, but after a federal withhold-

ing tax, social security tax, Medicare tax and a West Virginia tax, I’m down to $124.06. I understand the purpose of these taxes. All I want is a say in who can make me pay them. There are two solutions to this problem. Working teens, meaning 16 to 18-year-olds, either get to vote or they work tax-free until they are able to vote. It’d be easier to just allow teens to work from ages 16 to 18 tax-free, then start being taxed on the day they turn 18, no matter the

election year, and still keep the voting age what it is. It’d be too hard to keep track and have solid proof of work for x-amount of time in order to vote. Yes, losses in taxes will obviously occur to the government, but 21 percent of teens aged 16 to 17 have a job and are in school according to bls.gov. It’s hard to handle high school, a solid 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., or even 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. depending on sports, and get good grades. But they need to save for college and pay for a car,

just like everyone else. If the 16 to 17-year-olds are just like everyone else and have a job, why can’t they vote, as well? According to a survey by stageoflife. com, 47.1 percent of high school students do not feel like they have a voice in government. Voting would significantly decrease that number. Maybe if we can vote sooner, or at least not get taxed, it may increase the youngest voting bracket. Currently, the 18 to 24- year-old age bracket is very tiny - 41.2 percent

compared to the 71.9 percent for those 65 years or older, according to a pewresearch.org poll in 2012. I understand creating laws is hard work. Therefore, I see the simplest way is not taxing kids until they turn 18 and finally have a voice and the ability to vote. The system right now isn’t fair to those without a voice. Either give us one or treat us well. Taxation without representation, anyone? daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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By Caitlin Worrell A&E Writer @dailyathenaeum

Downtown is experiencing a surge of new businesses opening along the High Street corridor, bringing renewed life to the local restaurant scene. Among the many new eateries is Tortoni’s, a modern pizza joint looking to seal the deal on a classic favorite. Owned and operated by a group of high school football buddies from Wheeling, W.Va., this close-knit group has a passion for the restaurant business. Their fully stocked menu offers traditional pizzas and pub-style favorites with a fresh twist. Located on the corner of Fayette Street and High Street, Tortoni’s offers more than just your average pizza pie. Its house specialty, the Tortoni’s Signature Pizza is made from handmade meatballs and freshly chopped onions. The pie is finished with a signature sauce, which blends Blue Moon with a savory combination of herbs, spices and cheese. Other creative pizza

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Tortoni’s relaxed seating provides for a comfortable and inviting dining area.

Customers can now buy Tortoni’s new chicken parm pizza.

options include a chicken alfredo pizza and Meat Monster pizza. Though pizza is certainly common in a college town, Tortoni’s is confident in its ability to make a lasting presence in the area. “When an initial plan to purchase an existing franchise in the area fell flat, the possibility to forego an existing business plan to implement my own was a dream come true,” said

ing 13-inch subs, 12-inch wraps, plentiful green salads and a variety of appetizers. Pizza lovers can start their meal with an order of zucchini straws or Tortoni’s signature mozzarella-rolled sticks. For those looking for pie alternatives, try the classic steak and cheese sub or a BLT. Tortoni’s uses a range of healthy and ultra-fresh ingredients to create their dishes, including low-calo-

Dave Dufalla, an owner of Tortoni’s. “We had already put months of research into a concept. For example, a study published in February 2014 stated that 1 in 8 Americans consume pizza on any given day. I think this is true, because you can create many different combinations of pizza toppings to create a variety of appealing creations.” Tortoni’s is also serving alternative options includ-

rie wraps, spinach and kale. The restaurant anticipates a positive reception from the local community with their use of healthconscious ingredients and affordable prices for students. Tortoni’s expects its convenient location to be another advantage to set it apart from the competition. “The possibility of being able to open in the heart of downtown was a large deciding factor,” Dufalla said.

“We feel that leasing this space was one of the better opportunities in Morgantown. The ability to begin and grow a relationship with the people of this area also played a large role in choosing High Street.” While the High Street corridor has been notorious for transient shops and restaurants, the recent boom in business has locals and students looking forward to the future of downtown. “Seeing local small businesses thrive is wonderful,” Dufalla said. “Money earned by small businesses goes right back into the community. It is invested directly into the hands of its employees who are your neighbors and friends. The personal relationships that are built through the owners and various managers with the community are irreplaceable. Large corporations seem to lose sight of the community aspect of a business.” A date has not been set for Tortoni’s grand opening, but it is currently open for lunch and dinner. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU senior forward Kate Schwindel fights for the ball with an Oklahoma State defender earlier this season.

West Virginia holds annual Senior Night Friday at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium by ryan petrovich sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Coming off a thirdstraight Big 12 title, the West Virginia women’s soccer team must now come back to reality and put its focus on one last regular season game. The final game of the season doesn’t have much importance in regard to seeding, as WVU will enter the Big 12 conference tournament as the No. 1 seed. The game against the

Baylor Bears Friday will have other significance, though. It’ll be Senior Night for WVU. “I still can’t believe it,” said senior forward Kate Schwindel. “I saw how they put up a senior picture, and I was like, ‘Wow, this is my last season. I can’t believe it.’” Schwindel, along with Ali Connelly, Jess Crowder and Katie Osterman, will all be in the spotlight Friday night as they reflect on their careers at WVU and play one final regular sea-

son game. Emotions will be running high for the four seniors, but head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown wants to make sure her players maintain their composure. “There’s a lot of emotions and motivation behind our senior games,” Izzo-Brown said. “There’s definitely some emotion you want to balance and make sure we understand, but I think this team will have everything in place.” Izzo-Brown said that throughout her career,

some teams are more emotional and motivated than others. She believes this team’s underclassmen want to send their senior players out with a win. “When you have a family atmosphere and the hierarchy in the family is getting their last dance potentially on Dick Dlesk field, we want them to finish it out with a bang,” Izzo-Brown said. Schwindel has been one of the bright spots for IzzoBrown’s squad. While her career has had some speed

bumps along the way, she’s maintained a positive attitude and finds herself as a finalist for the Senior Class Award. Schwindel is the first ever player in the WVU women’s soccer program to achieve this. Awards aside, she’s eager to finish the regular season on the right foot and hopes to contain her feelings. “You don’t want to get too crazy,” Schwindel said. “It’s definitely a huge game and we just want to finish it out on a high note.” Izzo-Brown recognizes

how much her seniors, especially Schwindel, have done for the team throughout the years. “I think with Kate I’m always saying, ‘Let’s just make sure we’re keeping our head,’” Izzo-Brown said. “She has a goal, and she wants to accomplish it. Emotionally and physically, Kate likes to get into it.” The Mountaineers and Baylor Bears are scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Mountaineers fall to TCU in four sets by nicole curtin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University volleyball team dropped a close match against the TCU Horned Frogs, 3-1, Wednesday night with set scores of 2125, 22-25, 26-25 and 25-19. This is the second time the two teams have met this season and will be the last until next season, unless both teams continue into post-season play. Previously, WVU handed TCU a loss in a five-set match where the Mountaineers won 3-2 at home. Head coach Jill Kramer said the things that hurt the Mountaineers were issues they have been struggling with this season. “I didn’t think we served

and passed as well as we have been lately. (We) didn’t hit targets as well as we have been and making it really easy for them to pass well,” Kramer said. “That affects you defensively, and on offense, we didn’t pass well and that affects you offensively. We kind of struggled on both sides of the ball there and I thought TCU was a little bit more consistent in some areas.” Sophomore Jordan Anderson led the Mountaineers with 22 kills and 10 digs for her eighth double-double of the season. Junior Nikki Attea also helped in the offensive effort with 13 kills hitting for a .242 clip along with seven digs and two serving aces, which helped to

bring WVU its single win in set three. Anna Panagiotakopoulos had 15 digs on the night, followed by Gianna Gotterba with 13 and Lamprini Konstantinidou with five. Konstantinidou, while setting for the Mountaineers, put up 31 assists putting her total on the season at 783. Junior Brittany Sample also helped out at the front of the net with 13 assists. Stepping up its defense, West Virginia also had 18 block assists as a team, but had a hitting percentage of .191. Leading the TCU side of the net, senior Stephanie Holland put down 13 kills hitting for .367 on the match. Sarita Mikals of the Horned Frogs had 10 kills

along with 13 digs, and setter Alexa Heist put up 47 assists. Coming out of the second set, the Mountaineers were down 2-0 and were able to get a win in the third set, giving them a shot at the match. Kramer said in their half time break, the mentality was positive to get into set three. “We talked mainly about us and that we needed to clean up some things so we did that,” she said. “But most importantly, we had some fight there at the end of the (third) set and we

hadn’t seen a whole lot of that all night, (so) that was good.” Serving and passing weren’t the only things the Mountaineers had some issues with in their game. They had 29 attacking errors along with four serving errors on the match. “I think our reception errors really affected us, those are just giving points away, and we did that a little too much,” Kramer said. “That was part of the thing that really hurt us most, and the third set was the only time we didn’t have

one.” West Virginia will continue to travel this week with its match in Norman, Okla., against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday.

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Time off won’t affect West Virginia at Mizzou Invite by david statman sports writer @DAilyathenaeum

The West Virginia University swimming and diving teams have completed the first chapter of their season, having participated in three competitive meets with varying amounts of success. Their next meet will be in Columbia, Mo., at the Mizzou Invitational from Nov. 20-22, nearly a month away. With such a long layoff from competition, head coach Vic Riggs said the time off will be instructive. “We will use this break

from competing to do a dry run for our preparation for Big 12s,” Riggs said. “Though we won’t taper, we will definitely use these four weeks to prepare for the Mizzou Invite and get the team ready to compete at a high level.” The Big 12 Championship comparison is an apt one – after a Jan. 31 meet against Ohio, the Mountaineers are not scheduled to compete again until the Big 12 Championships from Feb. 25-28 in Austin, Texas. Sophomore swimmer Emma Skelley said the break from competition will not have any effect on

the team’s readiness for the Mizzou Invite. “I don’t think it will affect us because we’re constantly racing in practice, putting fast suits on and just going fast off the block, so I think we’ll be ready for Mizzou,” Skelley said. Columbia won’t be an unfamiliar setting for the Mountaineers. They participated in the meet last year, with the men’s team finishing third and the women’s team finishing sixth. This year’s Mizzou Invite will feature teams from Illinois, New Mexico, UNLV, Florida International and Drury

University, along with WVU and host Missouri. In the early portion of this season, Skelley has been one of the swimming team’s top performers, excelling in the distance freestyle events. Although the women’s teams dropped meets this past weekend against Penn State and Villanova, Skelley won the 1,000-yard freestyle at both events and additionally claimed a win in a 500yard freestyle against the Nittany Lions Friday. On the men’s side, junior Andrew Marsh has gotten off to a torrid start with top freestyle swimmer Tim

Squires out with an illness. Marsh started his season by winning five individual events at the West Virginia State Games, followed by a victory in the 100-yard freestyle against Penn State and three individual wins against Villanova. Other notable performers for the men’s team include sophomore Nate Carr, who scored two wins each against Penn State and Villanova, and freshman Pierce Bradshaw, who has quickly established himself as the team’s top distance freestyle swimmer. The diving teams have

been a strength, so far. Senior Haily VandePoel has yet to finish below first in a competition this year, and a men’s team composed wholly of freshmen has seen strong performances from Michael Proietto and Alex Obendorf. Coming off a weekend where the men’s and women’s teams went a combined 1-3, the Mountaineers will get the chance to regroup and push forward into what they hope will be a very successful chapter of the season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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TCU guard Kyan Anderson drives to the basket against West Virginia during the 2013-14 season. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Third-year TCU coach Trent Johnson has been asked a few times this preseason why he is so happy and excited. Others may be surprised at how he feels since the

Horned Frogs, despite four returning starters, still have a roster filled mostly with underclassmen after losing all 18 of their Big 12 Conference games last season. “For the first time (at

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had sitting out on our basketball team, and some of the guys we signed from a recruitment standpoint. So our practices are much more competitive, we’re a lot better. Our skill level is a lot better.” The Frogs were certainly plagued by injuries their first two Big 12 seasons. Amric Fields, now a senior and one of the returning starters, missed more than a year after getting hurt in the opening seconds of the third game of the 2012-13 season, TCU’s first after the Mountain West Conference. Highly touted big-man recruit Aaron Durley never even got on the court because of injury and is no longer on the team after two seasons. Former Arkansas transfer Devonta Abron, now a junior, also was hurt. TCU returns starting post players Karviar Shepherd and Brandon Parrish, the duo among seven TCU sophomores. The roster has also been bolstered by the availability of Division I transfers Trey Zeigler (from Pittsburgh) and Chris Washburn (from UTEP). “We’ve established ourselves in terms of how we conduct ourselves socially and academically and all those kinds of things,” said

Johnson, 20-43 overall at TCU, and 2-34 in the Big 12. “The next step for us is winning our share of basketball games. I am happy until we play our first game, and then we’ll find out from there.” Here are a few things to watch for the Frogs this season, which opens Nov. 14 at home against Prairie View: POINT MAN: Senior point guard Kyan Anderson has started 85 of his 96 games at TCU, including all 63 the last two seasons. Anderson led the Frogs last season with 17 points a game, along with 139 assists and 43 steals. “Kyan, he has better players around him,” Johnson said. “What he did last year, for a team that was decimated by injuries, was pretty impressive because he always kept playing and kept competing.” NO LONGER SCOUTS: Trey Zeigler plays his senior season at his third Division I school, and 6-foot-8 post player Chris Washburn is home. After playing as a freshman and sophomore for his father at Central Michigan, guard Zeigler appeared in 31 games for Pittsburgh. Washburn, from nearby Grand Prairie, Texas, played as a freshman at

UTEP. Zeigler and Washburn had to sit out after transferring but were able to practice last season for the Frogs, and had roles with the scout team. “Usually I was the best perimeter player from the other team, and Chris was the best big man,” Zeigler said. S TA N D I N G TA L L : Freshman center Link Kabadyundi stands at 7 foot, 1 inch, making him the tallest TCU player since 6-11 Luke Tauscher in 2007-08. Kabadyundi is a Montreal native who averaged 10 points, 12 rebounds and 3.5 blocks as a senior at Alma Academy in Quebec. OFF CAMPUS: With its home arena undergoing a $59 million complete renovation, TCU will play home games this season at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center. That building, just less than 10 miles from campus, is owned by the Fort Worth Independent School District. ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?: TCU has only three players with multiple letters – seniors Amric Fields and Kyan Anderson with three each, and junior Charles Hill Jr. with two. Only six of the remaining 13 players have earned letters.

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Oklahoma State moves on without Smart, Brown STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State struggled last season while Marcus Smart served a suspension. Now, he’s gone for good. Oklahoma State dropped all three games while Smart sat out for shoving a fan, and currently he plays for the Boston Celtics. Markel Brown, another star from last year’s squad, is with the Brooklyn Nets. Le’Bryan Nash, who often was overshadowed by Smart and Brown, steps into the lead role. The 6-foot-7 senior was an All-Big 12 third-team pick by the coaches the past two years. Last season, he averaged 13.9 points and 5.5 rebounds.

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“We’re challenging him to have the best year of his career, plain and simple,” Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford said. “He’s been very good in practice. He’s had dominating practices. He’s lost some weight, and I like that dedication.” The coaches picked the Cowboys to finish eighth in the Big 12, something the Cowboys don’t like after back-toback NCAA tournament trips. “We don’t worry about what everybody says, we just worry about what our team thinks about us,” Nash said. “We all think we can win, and we don’t need anyone else’s opinions.” Here are five things to look

for from the Cowboys this season: NEW POINT GUARD: Anthony Hickey, a transfer from LSU who has immediate eligibility, already has earned respect from his teammates. He started 31 of 34 games last season and had 85 starts in three years with the Tigers. He also excels on and off the ball defensively. He should help the Cowboys deal with the loss of Smart. “More than anything I’ve liked this far is his coachability,” Ford said. “He’s really tried to adapt, but he’s been very coachable and really tried to fit in on the team. He’s really

tried to get everyone involved.” THE ENFORCER: Michael Cobbins missed most of last season with an Achilles injury, and players and coaches have said the 6-foot-8 center’s absence was the reason Oklahoma State fell from the ranks of the nation’s elite last season. The No. 8 shot blocker in Oklahoma State history was on the Big 12 All-Defense team two years ago. “Michael Cobbins brings such a presence, a leadership, an understanding of how we want things done and an understanding of how to play the game,” Ford said. “He’s looked tremendous. He really has. We

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Georgia’s Todd Gurley suspended 4 games by NCAA

Georgia running back Todd Gurley runs with the ball earlier this season. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – The NCAA said Wednesday that Georgia star running back Todd Gurley must sit out until Nov. 15 for accepting more than $3,000 for autographed memorabilia and other items over a two-year period. The school applied for Gurley’s reinstatement after he missed the last two games while the school investigated allegations of improper benefits. But, in a decision sent to Georgia late Tuesday afternoon, the NCAA said that Gurley must serve a fourgame suspension, or 30 percent of the season, for accepting cash from multiple individuals. The NCAA also said Gurley had to repay a portion of the money to a charity of his choice and perform 40 hours of community service. The NCAA did not specify how much of the money Gurley would have to repay or a deadline for him to comply with that part of the penalty. It said it will work with the university to “determine an appropriate date for com-

pletion of the community service hours.” No. 9 Georgia said it would appeal the ruling immediately, still hoping to get Gurley back for Saturday’s Cocktail Party rivalry game against Florida on Saturday. “We can only control certain things,” coach Mark Richt said Wednesday. “My goal is to control how well we practice and how hard we prepare. That’s been our focus all season long, and maybe a little bit more the last couple of ballgames. There are questions and things swirling around that could become a distraction. But I think our players have done a really good job of only worrying about things they can control.” If the suspension is upheld, Gurley would not be able to play against the Gators or a Nov. 8 game at Kentucky, effectively ending his Heisman Trophy hopes. But he would be allowed to return for a huge Southeastern Conference home game against No. 4 Auburn in 2 1-2 weeks. “In determining the ap-

propriate reinstatement conditions, a 30 percent withholding condition is consistent with precedent in similar cases,” the NCAA said in a statement. Former Georgia receiver A.J. Green received a fourgame suspension in 2010 after acknowledging he sold a bowl jersey for $1,000. The NCAA said tougher penalties against Gurley were “strongly considered because the violations occurred over multiple years with multiple individuals and the student received extensive rules education about the prohibition of receiving payment for autographs. However, the university’s due diligence in its investigation and the student’s full disclosure of his involvement in the violations were factors in not imposing a more severe withholding condition.” Gurley was considered one of the leading Heisman contenders when he was indefinitely suspended less than 48 hours before a game at Missouri. He has rushed for 773 yards and eight

touchdowns, averaging 8.2 yards per carry; ranks third on the team with 11 receptions; returned a kickoff for a 100-yard TD; and even completed Georgia’s longest pass of the season, a 50-yarder. The Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC) carried on just fine without Gurley. Freshman Nick Chubb starred in a 34-0 rout of Missouri and a 45-32 victory at Arkansas, combining for 68 carries, 345 yards and three touchdowns. Now, it appears Chubb will have to carry the offensive load for at least two more games. When the school applied for his reinstatement last week, Gurley released a statement saying he took “full responsibility for the mistakes I made,” and added that he was “looking forward to getting back on the field with my teammates.” Richt said he had no indication that Gurley, a junior widely expected to be one of the top picks in next year’s NFL draft, would not complete the season even if he planned to give up his final season of eligibility.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt Todd is going to finish with honor and have a great finish to his career here at Georgia, whenever it ends,” the coach said. Gurley’s suspension raised questions over rules barring college players from receiving money for their autograph or likeness at a time when the major conferences are pushing to increase the benefits that athletes receive. Florida State has been reviewing whether Heismanwinning quarterback Jameis Winston received improper benefits from a large number of his autographs being sold online. Unlike Georgia, the Seminoles have allowed Winston to continue playing during the investigation, saying there is no evidence of wrongdoing. An NCAA committee that oversees the reinstatement process will consider Georgia’s appeal this week. The panel can reduce or remove the sanctions imposed by the staff but cannot increase them. Gurley will not have to complete the entire 40-hour community service require-

ment before returning to the field. Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason said Gurley’s uncertain status over the past three weeks did not change the way the team went about its business. Gurley has continued to practice with the Bulldogs during his suspension, with Chubb getting the bulk of the work with the first-teamers. “We’ve grown accustomed to basically preparing for (Gurley) not being in there, even though he’s getting a few reps in practice,” Mason said. “You’ve got to prepare with the guys you know you’re going to battle with.” Embattled Florida coach Will Muschamp said the Gators (3-3, 2-3) would continue preparing for Saturday’s game the same way, even though Gurley has been ruled out. “He’s an outstanding football player, as good a player as there is in college football, maybe one of the best who’s ever played in our league,” Muschamp said. “But Nick is a good player, too.”

Horned Frogs on top after 82-point performance connor murray sports editor @connorkmurray

Considering the way the last three weeks have gone, Week 8 was relatively quiet in the Big 12, with the exception of an offensive explosion in Fort Worth, Texas. Two of the conference’s top teams, Oklahoma and Baylor, were on bye weeks, but the league’s three hottest teams, TCU, Kansas State and West Virginia, were in action. Each of them held serve, preventing chaos in this week’s Big 12 power rankings: 1. TCU – Regardless of what the rest of the league does, putting up 82 points in a conference game will move you up in the rankings. The Horned Frogs moved the ball and scored at will against Texas Tech Saturday. Quarterback

Trevone Boykin, who West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen called the most improved player in college football, threw for 433 yards and seven touchdowns against a completely outmatched Red Raider defense. TCU’s win sets the stage for a colossal matchup with West Virginia in Morgantown Saturday. The Horned Frogs need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. 2. Kansas State – It’s hard to drop a team from the top spot in the rankings after a win, especially a shutout, but that has more to do with how good TCU looked Saturday than anything else. Quarterback Jake Waters seemed to be feeling the effects of a shoulder injury he suffered against Oklahoma, but was able to do more than enough in his team’s 23-0 win over Texas. The Longhorns aren’t exactly an offensive powerhouse right now, and the

Wildcats will face much stiffer competition down the stretch. Their offense will need to step it up if they want to stay atop the conference standings. Kansas State matches up with the suddenly listless Oklahoma State Cowboys at home this week, but has the misfortune of playing TCU, West Virginia and Baylor on the road in the last month of the season. 3. West Virginia – It’s been since 2011 that the Mountaineers have won games with defense, but it is starting to happen again. First-year defensive coordinator Tony Gibson has led an impressive turnaround, making what was once a liability into one of the strengths of the team. In its last two games, the West Virginia defense has held opponents to a success rate of 5-for-31 on third downs. In a conference built around high-scoring offenses, West Virginia’s de-

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fense has found a recipe for success, keeping opponents from sustaining drives and getting into a rhythm. Another massive test comes the Mountaineers’ way Saturday, when the high flying Horned Frogs come to Morgantown. 4. Baylor – After having its playoff hopes severely diminished in Week 8, the Bears had a bye week to recover. Head coach Art Briles, who has led some of the nation’s top quarterbacks in the last few years, will need to find a way to get his current signal caller back in a groove. Sure, Bryce Petty has put up some impressive numbers this season, but consistency has been a bit of an issue. Petty has completed just 54.7 percent of his passes this season. Down from 62 percent in 2013. This has been masked by Baylor’s success running the ball, but as we saw against West Virginia, when the running game isn’t going, the Bears can fall into trouble. 5. Oklahoma – When the going got tough, Oklahoma faltered. The Sooners have found life in the Big 12 a lot less comfortable in 2014 than in years past. Usually accustomed to being the cream of the crop in the league, the Sooners are just one of several good teams in the Big 12 this season. The talent gap that once existed isn’t there this year, and the Sooners have found that out the hard way. After a close win on the road against West Virginia to start their conference schedule, the Sooners have lost two of their last three league games. What was thought to be a dominating defense at the start of the season has given up 30 points in three of its last four games, and the Sooner offense hasn’t been good enough to overcome that. 6. Oklahoma State – It all went south in a hurry for Oklahoma State. Two weeks ago, the Cowboys were heading into Fort Worth as a top-15 team for

a critical matchup against TCU. After a 42-9 loss at the hands of the Horned Frogs, the Cowboys have fallen off the table. Quarterback Daxx Garman is going through some major growing pains right now, and the Oklahoma State offense is sputtering as a result. Starting the season 5-1, like the Cowboys did this year, almost guarantees a bowl berth. With the way things are looking now, however, it is not completely out of the question that Oklahoma State loses out and is left on the outside looking in come December. The Cowboys have to navigate a gauntlet that includes road trips to Kansas State, Baylor and Oklahoma in the last four weeks of their season. Do they have enough gas in the tank to muster another win? Their best chance will come Nov. 15 at home against Texas. 7. Texas – It’s hard to call a Week 10 matchup between 3-5 teams critical, but for Texas, this week’s tilt against Texas Tech is just that. A loss against the Red Raiders would likely set off a full-on panic in Austin. Head coach Charlie Strong had to know what he was getting himself into when he took the Texas job. This program was in a less than ideal place when he took over. Even with that being well-known, there is a standard of Texas football that is expected to be upheld. It certainly isn’t happening this year. The Longhorns are hurting in terms of depth, and their offense has never really gotten on track under quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. This season may be a lost cause at this point, but a loss against in-state rival Texas Tech would be detrimental to this team’s confidence and this fan base’s sanity. 8. Texas Tech – The Red Raiders are in trouble. After surrendering 82 points to TCU last week, there has to be a bit of a confidence crisis happening in Lubbock. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury

is far from easily flustered, but his team is continuing a horrendous slide that has earned them Big 12 basement-dweller status. The Red Raiders should be eager to get the memory of last week out of their minds and have ample motivation heading into their matchup with the Longhorns this weekend. If they can’t get up for this game, there isn’t much hope for the rest of the season. 9. Iowa State – After a week off, the Cyclones will take on Oklahoma at home Saturday. Jack Trice Stadium has been a tough place to play for heavily favored opponents before, but an 11 a.m. central start time might change that. Head coach Paul Rhoads’ team showcased the kind of fight it has become known for in a 48-45 road loss against Texas two weeks ago, but at some point that narrative becomes tired. 10. Kansas – Armed with a capable quarterback in Michael Cummings, the Kansas Jayhawks finally seem to have a sense of direction on offense. It’s going to take a whole lot more than that to find a win this week. However, as Kansas travels to Waco to take on Baylor, the Jayhawks have looked outmatched in two of their three Big 12 games this year, and that script will likely continue this week. There is hope on the horizon, however, as Kansas will have a realistic chance at its first conference win when it takes on Iowa State at home Nov. 8. connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

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