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The West Virginia women’s soccer team defeated Kansas 3-0 in the first round of the Big 12 tournament Wednesday. Senior forward Frances Silva scored two goals.
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SGA passes first aid, CPR resolution by Sam Bosserman staff writer @DAILYATHENAEUM
A resolution endorsing first aid and CPR training for all personnel working in West Virginia University residence halls passed unanimously at Wednesday’s Student Government Association meeting. Several SGA members announced also they were seeking student feedback on initiatives ranging from GECs to academic advising. The unanimously passed
first aid and CPR training resolution supports efforts already underway by the University to have residence hall employees equipped with the necessary skills required in urgent student health situations. Gov. Evan McIntyre said he believes the resolution is important because many students spend a lot of their time inside residence halls. “If something happens, it’s RAs, it’s students working in the dining facilities, it’s people on night staff who see students coming in re-
ally late at night, who are the ones who most often are having to call 911,” McIntyre said. “It’s really awesome that WVU residence halls are getting on board with offering those individuals training.” McIntyre said those in charge of RA health training have said they hope to see CPR and first aid training made available to all Residence hall employees this summer. In addition to the resolution Gov. Stephen Scott said announcements and emails
regarding an advising survey recently went out to students, because he believes feedback through the survey was vital to the process. “The advising survey is really pinpointing the areas where students are having problems and also is identifying certain areas where advising can be improved upon in general,” Scott said. Scott said he was working closely with administrators in University College Advising, and he believes the survey comes at a perfect time to make potential changes.
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“University College is new and this is really a chance for them to see how students want their advising and how they want their advisors to help,” Scott said. Scott said the advising survey is not specific to certain majors and the hope is to use the results to improve advising for all students. “We’ll try to branch this out to other departments … this is really a chance for everyone to see what students are looking for when they go to their advising appointments,” he said.
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Annual beard growing competition part of Mountaineer Week tradition by alexis randolph staff writer @dailyathenaeum
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Some of the areas top beard growing judges came in support of Mountaineer Week and helped find a winner.
Mountaineer Week is well underway in Morgantown with some hairy competitions happening around the West Virginia University campus. The Mountainlair was abuzz with the 2013Mountaineer Week Beard Growing contest judging and results Wednesday. The competition began with the beard shaving, which took place four weeks prior. Andy Boggs, a senior physical education student, was the victor. Boggs said he was confident coming into the competition, but when he saw his competitors, nerves set in. Now that the competition has come to an end, Boggs said he feels great to be the winner.
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National org aims for changes in animal testing at WVU by evelyn merithew
The Mountaineer interviews a contestant while a judge evaluates his beard.
Students will have until the end of the semester to complete the survey. The survey can be found at http://bit.ly/HKwkS1. A second initiative focused on the potential reworking of the General Education Curriculum. Kartik Motwani, SGA director for academics, said SGA has been asked to be part of a process that will look into potentially reworking GECs in order to make them more practical for
West Virginia University is among hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States using animal testing to study the effects of diseases on humans. However, one large organization believes there are better and more efficient alternatives to animal testing. Dr. John Pippin, director of academic affairs for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, said the PCRM has more than 150,000 members, including more than 10,000 physicians. “Our mission is to pursue practices in nutrition, medicine, science and education that combine the best methods with the best ethics,” Pippin said. “Trying to determine how to create or prevent certain diseases in people by studying human diseases in animals does not work. “The statistics are overwhelming that the entire animal research enterprise to study human diseases is a failure.” Pippin said there are a variety of methods to studying diseases that are both human-based and relevant, such as studying tissues and cells, stem cell growth into tissues and organs, and various state-ofthe-art imaging procedures for medical conditions like brain diseases. “There are a variety of approaches that don’t use animals, and some of them are fully developed and are in use in universities already,” Pippin said. “Our position at PCRM is to track the record of using animals to study human diseases. “What we’ve found is so terrible over the past four
to five decades that we should end this and spend our time, money, effort and hope in further developing human-based methods that are relevant.” Paul Atkins, professor emeritus of the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism, said he has been an active member of PCRM for a number of years and feels strongly about its research. “PCRM provides an alternative to the brutal experiments colleges and universities perform on helpless animals. Now we have computers and all kinds of inventive gadgets that can be used in place of animals for the same research,” Atkins said. According to Pippin, many colleges and universities use domestic animals like cats, dogs and pigs to study and test human diseases, but WVU does not. Dr. Matthew Wilson, assistant professor of Animal & Nutritional Sciences, said all of the human disease work that is done at the University is done on rodents. “The research is done on a variety of things from Alzheimer’s disease to cardiovascular disease and a number of things that are human health problems,” Wilson said. “In order to make improvements in our treatments, we find a mechanism of action or potential therapeutics that might solve those.” PCRM has made a difference in the past and hopes to make changes to WVU. “Last year, we were able to persuade University of Virginia to quit doing a particular type of animal research,” Atkins said. “That’s what I hope we will be able to do at WVU.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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B&E Distinguished Speaker, CONSOL CEO talks change in coal industry By Laura Haight staff writer @DAILYATHENAEUM
The Business & Economic Distinguished Speaker series continued Wednesday with J. Brett Harvey, chairman and CEO of CONSOL Energy Inc. “From the very beginning, the whole purpose of the series is to illustrate and put in front of you – students, professors and other invitees – individuals who have succeeded in life,” said Jose Sartarelli, Milan Puskar Dean of West
Virginia University College of Business & Economics. Sartarelli said he was impressed by his accomplishments and encouraged students to learn from him. “I think in this day and age role model leadership stories, success stories and lessons of life is very important,” he said. Harvey began by explaining the history of CONSOL Energy and the importance of continuous improvement. “Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United
States when CONSOL Energy Inc. was formed,” Harvey said. “That shows you have the timeless value of resources that create society over time.” Harvey said he started as a proud fourth-generation coal miner. During his lecture he shared life lessons about how he was humbled by coal miners who enjoyed working with his father but didn’t approve of his bossy techniques at first. He said coal miners taught him how to lead a team effectively, which he
had to learn the hard way. “I can’t do it by myself but I can give them the tools (to succeed) and work with them,” Harvey said. “Learn to work with other people. Don’t push them.” Harvey also discussed the future, rapidly changing technology and how it’s crucial for students to adapt. “It has been said if you want to understand today, you have to research yesCory Dobson/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM terday. History is a great Brett Harvey, chairman & CEO of CONSOL Energy, speaks at the College of Business & Economics Distinguished Speaker Series at the Erickson Alumni Center see HARVEY on PAGE 2 Wednesday.
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The winners of the 2013 Mountaineer Week beard growing competition show off their facial hair.
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Continued from page 1 “It feels awesome. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. This is my second competition. I took a year off to train, and I think it paid off,” Boggs said. “I take my gummy vitamins, eat a lot of deer meat, and I’m
out in the cold hunting a lot.” Last y e a r ’s runner up, Nathan Vehse, took second place once again. The 2012 champion, Daniel Phibbs, held his own and placed third. The competition was hosted by The Mountaineer, Jon Kimble and Ashley McGlaughlin, Miss Morgantown. After the first round of
Police respond to MHS stabbing Wednesday A Morgantown High School student was arrested Wednesday after stabbing another student. Morgantown police said they were called to assist the school resource officer around 7 a.m. after a 14-year-old male student stabbed a 17-year-old student several times in the arms and chest. The 17-year-old male student physically attacked the 14-year-old in
the hallway. The 14-yearold then withdrew a knife and began stabbing the other student, according to witnesses. The 17-year-old was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital, according to police. The s cho ol was placed on lockdown while police cleared the scene. The lockdown was lifted shortly after the scene had been cleared. — crl
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC UPCOMING EVENTS WORLD MUSIC CONCERT November 8 at 7:30 pm Lyell B. Clay Theatre WVU Creative Arts Center
SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT November 12 at 7:30 pm Lyell B. Clay Theatre WVU Creative Arts Center For tickets, call 304 293 SHOW (7469) or 304 293 5511. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Creative Arts Center or Mountainlair. ccarts.wvu.edu
judging, the judges picked six finalists. First, second, third and best mustache all received plaques and a cash prize sponsored by West Run Apartments for each place winner. First place received $100, second $75, and third place received $50. During the first round of judging, McGlaughlin and Kimble interviewed
several of the competitors and the judges. A wide variety of contestants participated, including the 2012 Homecoming King, Steve Orlowski and the 2012 Mountaineer Idol winner, Paris Winfrey. Kim Harrison, the assistant director of Student Organizations Services, has been judging the competition for six years.
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topic and stressed the importance of getting involved. “(The faculty senate and the educational responsibility roundtable) have asked SGA to put together five percent of the plan, something coming from the students that they can work from,” Motwani said. “This (call for feedback) allows students to have the first take on what they think GECs should be” Motwani said feedback on the topic can be emailed to him at kmotwani@mix. wvu.edu.
Continued from page 1 students. “Classes that students take for GECs now are usually easier and not necessarily meaningful,” Motwani said. “Meaningful classes are what we should be taking … classes that will be pragmatic for students when they enter the workforce.” Motwani said students should not hesitate to make their voices known on this
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Continued from page 1 teacher to all of us,” he said. “I think it is important that we understand that because if we know our history and how we got to where we’re at today, we’ll understand how human nature pushes technology and resources to the good of humanity.” Harvey outlined the values of CONSOL Energy which he said include safety, compliance and continuous improvement. “Change is constant. You think you’re there but you’re not there – it’s going to change again,” Harvey said. “Be ready for it and have a plan for it. Always plan for the worst and expect the best. If you plan for the best, the worst will get you and I’ve seen that happen to people.” Kate Coker, a junior business student, said hearing how Harvey be-
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gan his career hit close to home for her since her family works in the coal mining industry. “I agree with what he said about how the coal industry isn’t going to get in the way. I believe it’s going to grow.” Coker said. “Their company’s not just trying to change how things are but they’re trying to expand everything instead of bringing in one resource and outsourcing another.” Coker said she found it inspiring to see how successful Harvey is, and how he worked hard to make a name for himself. “He actually worked in the coal mines, so he started at the bottom and worked his way up.” Coker said. “A lot of people don’t do that. They’re handed a job and they get what they want, but he worked for everything he has.” Th e D i s t i ng u i s h e d Speaker series continues Dec. 3 with Ralph Baxter. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
“First you have to look at the fullness of the beard. It can’t be scraggly. Then you look at color and length,” Harrison said. “ I think this is a great tradition for the men to have – something that is just for them.” Harrison said this was one of the biggest turnouts she has seen in her time judging. There were more than 40 par-
ticipants entered in the competition. The annual Beard Growing contest has been a part of Mountaineer Week for more than 50 years and will continue to be a WVU tradition. To find out more about Mountaineer Week events, visit http://mountaineerweek.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
What’s your take on gec’s at wvu? Do you think GEC courses could be managed differently to become more relevant? Email Kartic Motwani, SGA direc tor for academics at: kmotwani@mix.wvu.edu with your feedback.
Toronto mayor rejects latest call to step aside TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s embattled mayor on Wednesday rejected the advice of city council allies to take a temporary leave of absence, returning to work a day after acknowledging he had smoked crack. Deepening the crisis, Rob Ford’s long-time policy adviser resigned, continuing an exodus that started in May when news reports emerged of a video showing the mayor smoking what appears to be crack. Police announced last week they had a copy of the video, which has not been released publicly. After months of evading the question, Ford acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that he smoked crack “probably a year ago” when he was in a “drunken stupor.” But he has refused to step aside despite immense pressure. Ford arrived at City Hall just past noon on Wednesday but took a back stairway to his office to avoid a crush of media. The mayor later blew a kiss to members of the media as he gave a tour of his office to school children. More than 200 people protested outside City Hall. “Hey hey! Ho ho! Rob Ford has got to go!” they chanted. City Councilor James Pasternak said the controversy consuming Canada’s largest city cannot go on day after day. He said several city councilors asked Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly to approach Ford and “orchestrate a dignified exit from city hall.”
Kelly met with Ford and suggested he take a temporary leave until later this year or early next year, but Ford rejected that idea. Councilor Frances Nunziata, also a Ford ally, said they are all frustrated Ford won’t step aside temporarily. “We’re trying to give him sound advice as supporters,” she said. “He needs to listen and he’s not listening and I’m very disappointed.” Nunziata said Ford needs to get help but only he can make that decision. Kelly earlier said Ford didn’t tell anyone he would admit to smoking crack before he did so Tuesday. “It came right out of the blue,” said Kelly, who learned about it from a member of Ford’s staff after the mayor stopped on his way to his office to tell reporters. “I was like, ‘What? What have you been smoking?’” There is no clear legal path for Ford’s critics to force him out. Municipal law makes no provision for the mayor’s forced removal from office unless he is convicted and jailed for a criminal offense. Police have not charged Ford. “He has stubbornly refused to listen to everyone across the city to step down,” Councilor Janet Davis said. Nelson Wiseman, a professor at the University of Toronto, said the province of Ontario could conceivably step in and put Toronto under trusteeship because municipalities are under provincial jurisdiction.
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WVU School of Art & Design to hold iron-pour event Fired Up! Friday by westley Thompson a&e writer @dailyathenaeum
For years, West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center has been teaching sculpture with different materials, including metals. Thanks to the efforts of sculpture coordinator Dylan Collins, WVU students can now cast sculptures in iron, as well. Collins said he has been interested in using iron as an art medium ever since he attended a conference about different metal mediums at Fairmont State. “It began to gain interest in the ’60s, but then it re-
ally blossomed in the last decade,” Collins said. “I credit that a lot to the large DIY movement and culture. People are interested in making things with their hands.” Iron is what formed the foundation of our industrial age – the time period that catapulted America to the forefront of world powers. Iron sculptures carry an inherent sense of history, industry and rustic-ness with them. Collins said creating iron sculptures is different than other forms of art. “It’s very collaborative. Art is very much often an activity that happens in your lone studio, working by yourself as a single individual,” he said.
“And to have something that is all about teamwork and a coordinated movement, almost like a dance when you get people out here, I thought that kind of experience would be great for students to work collaboratively.” The process of melting ironfor the use of art is complex. Coke, which is a fuel source created by super heating coal in a virtually anaerobic environment, is placed in the furnace and lit aflame. After the appropriate temperature is reached, more coke and scraps of iron are added. As it melts, the liquid iron moves into a well, which is built inside the furnace.
Once the desired quantity of iron is melted, a clay plug is removed, and the molten iron drains down a trough and into special ladles, where it is then poured into the molds to harden. This furnace, nicknamed “Sputnik” due to its resemblance to Soviet- era satellites, can produce 250-300 pounds of molten iron at a time. The molds into which the iron is poured are created from resin-bonded sand. This substance holds a negative relief of the design to be created. The iron is poured into this relief. Once the iron has hardened, the sand cast can be broken apart and reused.
This availability of the iron furnace offers a great deal to WVU’s CAC. It gives the college’s sculpture program a competitive advantage against other schools, since not every institution has an iron furnace. Collins said he has plans for the future regarding the iron furnace. He designed it to be portable, with the intent that once clearance is obtained, the furnace can be bought to community events, football games and art festivals, allowing this historic form of art to be enjoyed by many people. “We’d like to establish a product line, as well. Artwork made by WVU students and
faculty,” Collins said. “It’s inexpensive but resource-intensive (so we can continue) making things we can sell to people to continue to raise money to do this.” Fired Up! will be held Friday from noon-4 p.m. This will be the furnace’s maiden voyage, so to speak. Students and faculty will be able to experience creating art with iron pouring. The event is free to the public and will be catered by Atomic Grill. Be sure to stop by the Creative Arts Center Friday afternoon to experience this great event. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
Ronald McDonald to host annual Murder Mystery Dinner By Tiffany Benson Correspondent @dailyathenaeum
The Morgantown Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., is hosting its second annual Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser Friday. The event will take place at the Lakeview Gold Resort and Spa, and all proceeds will go to the RMHC. “Last year’s (2012) event was so successful. We had a surprising turn out, so we wanted to do it again,” said
Katie Wertz, RMHC’s development director. “This fundraiser is different from any of the others we have and the community has.” The audience will be participating in a dinner show in which they will watch a murder unveil right before their eyes and determine the identity of the killer by the end of the evening. The Vintage Theatre Co. out of Bridgeport, W.Va., is providing the actors for the event at no cost to the
RMHC. The theater company opened in 2012 and is run by Jason Young, a Bridgeport High School graduate. “This year we are having a new group perform,” Wertz said. “We reached out to performance groups in the area, and (The Vintage Theatre Co. was) more than willing to help. They jumped right on board.” The event includes cocktails, dinner and entertainment throughout the evening. Each table will be separated into different
groups, and at the end of the performance, each guest guesses who the killer is. The winning table will receive prizes including gift certificates and a chance to stay at the resort. “Local restaurants have donated gift certificates to us to use for prizes,” Wertz said. “The community has been a big help.” According to their website, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown is dedicated to “provid-
ing a home awa from home” for families of terminally ill children being treated at area medical facilities. The agency’s mission is to “help lift kids to a better tomorrow” by making contributions and grants to charitable organizations that engage in educating children, providing for their essential needs, funding research on physical and mental disorders, diagnosing the illness and providing treatment. The event was a huge success last year, and the RMHC
has already seen a large increase in registration. “It’s a fun time. It’s interactive, and you get to have dinner,” Wertz said. “It benefits the Ronald McDonald house, which supports the community. “It’s a great time, and (it’s) for a great cause.” Tickets are still available for $45 per person or $80 per couple. For more information, visit http://RMHCcmorgantown.org/2nd-annualmurder-mystery-dinner. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
‘The Marshall Mather’s LP 2’ fails to live up to long-time Eminem fans expectations nick wesdock A&E writer @dailyathenaeum
««« ««« It’s been 13 years since Eminem released his third album, “The Marshall Mathers LP.” Now, the iconic American rapper is 41 years old, and after a long and storied career, it seems like the sequel to “MMLP” comes a bit too late. “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” was released Tuesday and has become the third-fastest selling album in history. However, Eminem’s outdated pop-culture disses fall short, considering he outgrew them long ago. The rapper made a name for himself through angry and offensive lyrics, and in the beginning, when he was in his 20’s, that was alright. But he has since moved on to greener pastures, and while his music might still be considered offensive, it has taken on much more meaning. Trying to recreate that bygone era is almost hopeless after so many years spent building up his career and his music, not to mention getting his personal life together. While it lacks the same spirit of its predecessor, the
album brings out the definitive lyrical genius in Eminem that elevated him to the top and has kept him there for so many years. Despite its sense of transparency, “MMLP 2” is an excellent display of Eminem’s talent and even shows glimpses of maturity. One of the better tracks on the new album, “Bad Guy,” revisits the story of Stan, which he rapped about in the original “MMLP.” This time, it’s Stan’s little brother Matthew that seeks revenge against Slim Shady. If nothing else, this introduction to the album opens the floor for listeners to travel back in time to one of the rappers most memorable fictional characters. “Survival” was one of two singles released from “MMLP 2,” and it’s easy to tell why. The aggressive lyrics and catchy chorus make for a song that will get stuck in your head, regardless of how good it is. The other single on the album is “Berzerk.” Its efforts are smothered by excessive discscratching and too much guitar. It was nice of Eminem to make a tribute to old school hip-hop, but the Beastie Boys sound isn’t his style. Following one of the worst tracks on the album is perhaps the best. In “Rap God,”
Eminem returns to his best features: spitting out lyrics so quickly and methodically that only he could turn it into a rhyme. “Rap God” is an example of how his music has evolved throughout the years. It also doesn’t hurt his lyrics are backed up with a distinct electronic beat. Another one of raps biggest stars and most talented lyricists, Kendrick Lamar, is the only guest rapper on “MMLP 2.” Unfortunately, the incredible combined talent on the track doesn’t deliver. This track is like modern rap meets The Temptations. Anyone who has ever listened to Eminem knows the problems he has with his mother. It was shocking that after years of trash-talking her on his records, he makes a legitimate apology in “Headlights,” saying “to this day we remain estranged, and I hate it though, cause you ain’t even get to witness your grandbaby’s growth, but I’m sorry mama for ‘Cleaning Out My Closet.’” Regardless of whether Eminem’s progress with “MMLP 2” was forward or backward, his talent is undeniable. Even at his age, he remains at the top of the rap world. Well, at least for now.
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Elaine McMillion, a West Virginia University Perley Isaac Reed alumna, will present her award-winning documentary “Hollow: An Interactive Documentary” tonight. With the help of Tricia Fulks and Megan Bowers, both of whom also graduated from the SOJ in 2009, “Hollow” is about McDowell County, W.Va., which used to be a coal town and is now facing economic troubles. “Hollow” has been shown in about 20 places across the country. This will be a full screening for students and faculty. With it also being the first screening in Morgantown, McMillion said she is excited to return to her school and show the film. “I think that WVU’s mission
to serve the state and community is right in line with the mission of ‘Hollow,’ which is to bring the voices of this community to the public,” she said. McMillion said she is hopeful audience members will come away with a sense of appreciation after watching the film. “I want people to walk away with pride about this place and the state and hope that there is still time for change,” McMillion said. “The best thing that anyone can say when they walk away is that they understand and relate with the people.” The documentary is composed of short films involving interviews with people in the town. McMillion said meeting the people of McDowell County was the best part about making the documen-
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tary. About 75 people were interviewed, and 30 interviews made it to the final product. The stories of the people in McDowell County are stories that can be found anywhere. McMillion said it’s important to bring these stories out to the public. “The stories are those that any West Virginian or a newcomer to West Virginia will recognize and be grateful for,” she said. “They’re stories that are universal issues, and there are stories all across the country from small towns (like this).” The screening of “Hollow: An Interactive Documentary” will take place tonight at 7 in Martin Hall, Room 205. Visit http://hollowdocumentary.com for more information. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
What college girl doesn’t want an opportunity to expand her wardrobe, maintain a fashionable style and have fun experimenting with designer clothing at an affordable price? Rent the Runway is the website that offers all of the above, with discounts for formals, parties, holiday events and more, just a click of the mouse away. For those interested in seeing what Rent the Runway has to offer, their annual fall fashion show will be hosted Friday evening at the Lux Night Club. The event will include a fashion show and trunk show, allowing potential clients the opportunity to see their merchandise in person. Rent the Runway allows people to rent designer dresses at 10 percent off the
retail price up to eight days. If a customer is unsure of what size she will need, she can choose two different sizes to ensure the perfect fit. Rentals are shipped with a prepaid box for easy returns, and RTR even takes care of the dry cleaning. RTR was founded in 2009 by friends and colleagues, Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Fleiss, who shared one common complaint most girls are guilty of: having a closet full of clothes and “nothing to wear.” The company was created to remedy this issue by expanding closets with glamorous, fresh fashion at an affordable price. “In my opinion, Rent the Runway is an amazing resource for college students, and only people who are extremely enthusiastic and supportive of this brand run the company,” said Katherine Ross public relations representative. “Their passion and belief in the brand has led to a unique quality that is very cus-
tomer friendly.” Interested in becoming a part of the RTR experience? Get involved. RTR is always looking to collaborate with students on campus. Anyone unable to attend the show can browse online for hundreds of designer dresses and accessories along with helpful customer reviews. This company is more than accommodating to their consumers’ needs and are eager to help women stay up to date with the latest trends. “My goal is to make sure that everyone on campus hears the buzz about a company that has so much to offer,” Ross said. Doors will open to the public at 9 p.m., and there will be no cover charge until 10:30 p.m. For more information, check out http://renttherunway.com/wvu/, or find RTR on Facebook. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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City Council talks bridges, not safety Morgantown City Council members met Tuesday to discuss Morgantown matters such as the construction of a new sewage system and the effectiveness of the smoking ban. Among these topics was the matter of renaming the South High Street Bridge, which the council decided to call the “John Pyles Bridge.” While the determination of a new name for the South High Street Bridge is un-
doubtedly a feasible topic for City Council, it is a bit of a stretch to say the matter was one of the most important decisions reached at the meeting. In the past month alone, Morgantown has seen many violent attacks. Surely, it would be more beneficial to discuss these topics at Morgantown City Council meetings than the renaming of a bridge. These issues are a concern for students and Morgantown res-
idents alike, and discussing an increase in security and safety measures would have been a better use of City Council members’ time. Generally, safety should be a top priority in a large university town like Morgantown, with more than 20,000 undergraduates in all corners of the city. However, security measures are taken only within the confines of the campus itself, leaving students who live in residential areas on
the outskirts of town at a severe disadvantage compared to those living closer to the University. While the presence of campus and Morgantown police at WVU accounts for the increased security, perhaps City Council would do better to discuss increasing safety measures for residents and students in other areas of Morgantown in an effort to protect against the armed robberies and general violence around the
city. By discussing things like the smoking ban, which by now is a tired subject anyway, City Council is diverging from the topics that could truly benefit the people of this city. And to say the renaming of a bridge was one of the most imperative topics of the night is downright insulting to the idea of what a City Council should be.
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Pakistani and US relations strained after Mehsud death ryan vanBUREN guest columnist
A U.S. drone has killed the Taliban leader, Hakimullah Mehsud, in the village of Danday Darpakhel, Pakistan, Friday. The incident has resulted in much relief and criticism for the United States. Mehsud has had a $5 million bounty on his head after he orchestrated an attack on a U.S. CIA base in Afghanistan and another bloody campaign that killed thousands of Pakistani civilians and security personnel. Tension between the U.S. and Pakistani government is nothing new, and resolving this issue will be a new task for the Obama administration. While the drone strike has been a success for the United States against the Taliban, peace talks between the U.S. governments are now on hold. The U.S. had been warned by the Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, the drone strikes should not be carried out while Pakistan is trying to hold peace talks and no Taliban leader should be targeted. Khan went on to say, “The efforts have been am-
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The death of Hakimullah Mehsud, left, has left U.S. and Pakistani relations tense. bushed,” and the U.S. has absolutely ruined the ongoing peace process. Imran Khan, another prominent political leader who controls area in the northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has now threatened to block trucks carrying supplies to NATO troops in Afghanistan over the strike. The chess game between the U.S. and the Middle East is continuing
to grow more and more out of hand. Every time peace talks or resolutions are prominent on the horizon, there is a new controversy resulting in talks about peace being put on the back burner. As much as the Pakistanis have the right to be frustrated with the U.S. drones flying over their territory, we are talking about a man who has been a burden for America.
Aside from the CIA attack and killing his fellow citizens, Mehsud was believed to be behind the failed car bombings in New York’s Time Square in 2010 and was on top of the U.S. most-wanted terrorist lists. It’s impossible to think America or any country can ever please the rest of the world without crossing some tough boundaries. This drone strike has sparked great debate
against America’s actions, but we should be relieved to know this monstrous man’s life is over. This man has lived his life directly to promote violence globally and throughout his own region. The main problem is if we didn’t take these great measures to kill Mehsud, then what will happen to the next person who attacks America? For people to see what
he did and still be living and powerful, it could be seen as a mockery to our independence and freedom. Peace talks were only being negotiated before the drone strike, and now the U.S. will have another obstacle to hurdle to settle peace. Besides some American officials, few Pakistanis have supported the attack. “People keep asking why the Americans are violating our sovereignty. They don’t seem to realize that in the tribal regions, the state has lost all control,”Omar R. Quarishi, an editor at The ExpressTribune newspaper said. He makes a great point about not just the American point of view, but the current state of Pakistan and the entire Middle East. Why should the Americans feel any wrath from this attack when we killed a man who was a global threat? Now the Pakistani Taliban has to pick a new leader, and for everyone’s sake, I think we can all agree we hope they choose a moral, respectful, smart leader to eventually end the growing tension throughout Pakistan and the United States of America. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
The negative side effects of raising a spoiled generation david schlake columnist
When I was growing up, my parents – much like many others – didn’t think I needed a cellphone “until I got older.” Their logic? Kids don’t need cellphones until they’re at least old enough to drive. On the other hand, many of my cousins and younger relatives all have smartphones. Granted, smartphones didn’t exist when I was their age, but my parents wouldn’t let me even have a flip phone then. How old should kids be when they are given phones by their parents? First of all, while a 10-year-old might be able to save up a few bucks and buy a phone, he or she definitely isn’t going to be paying a phone bill every month. So, the parents are always going to be the deciding factor in a child getting a cellphone until he or she is old enough to work. With that said, is having a cellphone a privilege or in this day and age, a necessity? Until you can pay for the phone bill yourself, it is absolutely a privilege. There were many times in school it was very inconvenient not having a phone, like when I needed my mother or father
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As of 2011, 52 percent of children ages 5-8 have a smartphone. to pick me up from practice, but I found ways around it. However, there are many reasons why an adolescent should have some kind of phone to communicate with others. The most obvious is a teenager should have a way to call someone is in case of an emergency. If the parents’ child was in any kind of danger or had some kind of accident, it’s nearly crucial that the child have a phone with which to contact them. There’s also the perspective that adolescents are go-
ing to have responsibilities and social lives in which they will need to communicate with others easily. It would be convenient to have a phone in many related situations, such as group projects or meeting up with friends. And lastly, there’s the perspective that today’s society revolves around communication and technology, and giving a child a phone would be conducive in educating them on how this equipment works.
But, a major problem I have with so many of these kids having access to all of this technology is the fact they’re missing out on appreciation of nice things. There’s nothing wrong with having a flip phone or a TracFone in middle school, as long as you can communicate with others. However, it’s not just in phones. Spoiling the younger people of our society like this comes from many other things, whether it is having an iPhone at the
age of 10 or having a Corvette for a first car, many people from our younger generation aren’t learning how to appreciate the concept of earning nice things by working hard. It’s a serious issue that has only gotten worse in time. When I talk to my parents, they tell me how much they worked for the things they had when they were younger and how they starting working part time as soon as they were old enough. Most of your par-
ents will tell you the same things. Meanwhile, I see a hefty majority of fellow students who don’t work and never have in their life. So when they graduate, and they have to start paying for themselves, they won’t be happy with the things they can afford, and they won’t appreciate the value of hard work. Spoiling kids to make them happy isn’t helping them. It’s hurting them. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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yourself! You will work with others as best you can, though you have limits. Let others know in a way they won’t forget. Tonight: A must appearance. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH You place limits on yourself and what you feel is possible. If you broke through restricted thinking, what would you go for? You have a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and perhaps start fulfilling a dream. Tonight: Reach for what you want. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Supportiveness takes you into a new realm of possibilities. You’ll recognize what a difference it makes having a peanut gallery behind you. Be willing to take someone’s suggestion. This person could make all the difference in the outcome. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons.
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Kathy Griffin stuns Morgantown BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDITOR @laceypalmer
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Kathy Griffin performs her latest standup at the CAC Wednesday night.
As the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre began to fill and a video reel played of famed-comedienne Kathy Griffin’s life, the audience quickly became aware this show of the West Virginia University Art Series would not be like the rest. The video showed childhood pictures of Griffin, her early appearances in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady” video, her outrageous visit to CNN for New Year’s Eve and even a few clips from all of the television shows in which she’s been banned due to her uncensored attitude, such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Today Show.” The video ended with a message from Maggie, Griffin’s mother, telling everyone, “Goodbye, good luck and have fun.” Griffin, then, ran onto the stage, posing and dancing along the way. “Morgantown, how the f--- are you? ‘F--- Pitt. Go Mountaineers!’” Griffin said.
“‘Eat sh--, Pitt!’ These are just some of things I heard on the PRT on my way over here.” After her greeting, Griffin got right down to business cracking jokes about “The Beebs” and his new thug lifestyle and Lindsay Lohan’s new reality television show Oprah is producing. Immediately, the theater was filled with hysterical laughter. “Oprah has Lindsay on her show five seconds after rehab,” Griffin said. Griffin’s impressions of celebrities ellicited most laughter during the evening. She did a perfect, deep-voiced, bellowing Oprah, a serious, southernaccent Dr. Phil, the Valley Girl-style Kim Kardashian and an angry Kanye West. Her most perfect imitation, though, was of her 93-yearold mother, Maggie. “‘You know, it’s just great, Kathleen, that Judge Judy is a female on the Supreme Court, and they kicked off all the other ones,’” Griffin said, imitating Maggie. Griffin makes light of the fact that her mother always has a glass of wine in her
hand. “My mom is in L.A. drunk right now, halfway through a box of Franzia,” Griffin said. Her best bit about Maggie discussed when they watched the MTV Video Music Awards together. Griffin told Maggie “Murder She Wrote” was on, and she was caught quite off guard when a large teddy bear head rolled on stage and Miley Cyrus came on. “‘Holy Christ, Kathleen, what the hell happened to Molly Cyrus?’” Griffin said, imitating her mother. Griffin also touched on other recent celebrity news, including Kim and Kanye’s engagement on the jumbotron. Her mention of her new, 34-year-old boyfriend also garnered cheers from the audience. Griffin said she just wants to be honest about the 19-year age difference. “What’s the point?” Griffin said. “If I have one egg left, I’m going to fry it anyway.” Griffin also made jokes about Chris Brown’s current stint in rehab for anger
management issues, Rihanna’s Twitter feud with Joan Rivers, A$AP Rocky thinking she has a “fatty” and her friendships with Cher and Anderson Cooper. She also read the audience a few humorous tweets and even a prison fan letter from an incredibly perverted individual. Randy Smith, a Morgantown resident, thought Griffin’s show was absolutely hilarious. “I’ve been watching her since ‘Suddenly Susan,’ but I’ve watched all of her standups, so I couldn’t miss this,” Smith said. As the audience trickled out of the Creative Arts Center, they continued to chuckle about the jokes, discuss their own boxes of wine awaiting them at home and began the search for the nearest computer to watch all of the hilarious videos of celebrities Griffin mentioned. “Just because something’s wrong doesn’t mean it’s not funny,” Griffin said, summing up her brand of humor perfectly. lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
The Werks and Twiddle to bring high energy to 123 by Hunter homistek a&E writer @dailyathenaeum
Local music hotspot 123 Pleasant Street promises an animated dance party tonight, as noted jam bands The Werks and Twiddle roll into town to assault listeners with a barrage of catchy melodies and grooves. A festival favorite due to their infectious, ambient sound, The Werks tout a high-energy, fine-tuned per-
formance that induces movement and permeates good vibes in any setting. “These guys are a special group who you can tell have a passion for playing with each other,” said event promoter Adam Payne. “Judging by last semester’s sold-out show, I expect nothing less than a packed house.” This appearance at 123 Pleasant Street marks the third trip to Morgantown for The Werks, and the group is eager to put on a show for the
college-town faithful. “We expect an energyfilled, positive crowd that is ready to engage in some serious jamming,” said guitarist/ vocalist Chris Houser. “College kids get (crazy).” Defined by their spontaneity, The Werks boast a live show that is never duplicated. For the audience, this means song patterns are never predictable, and sections unfold randomly in real time. “Concertgoers can expect
the unexpected, to be on their toes, and to have a blast in the process,” Houser said. “(We don’t even) know what exactly will happen during our set.” Keeping the night’s intensity knob cranked is the Vermont-based quartet of Twiddle. An eclectic dish comprised of equal parts jazz, bluegrass and funk, Twiddle stands out from an increasingly cluttered pack of cookie-cutter festival routines.
“Twiddle was a band that I discovered at this summer’s Electric Forest Festival,” Payne said. “I was intrigued by them being one of the few actual bands there, and I was blown away by how fresh and unique they were.” With a multifaceted sound and delivery, Twiddle appeals to listeners of varying taste and preference. “The band’s studio album had me thinking they were a bluegrass unit,” Payne said. “But live, the jam sequences
had an amazing sound of Phish meets Slightly Stoopid.” Featuring two crowdpleasing, jam-heavy groups, tonight’s concert at 123 Pleasant Street provides the perfect opportunity to cast aside the stresses and worries of school to get down and party. Tickets to the event are $12, and concertgoers must be at least 18 years old to attend. Festivities will kick off at 10 p.m. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
2013 Mountaineer Idol finalist spotlight
Paige Madden prepares for finale, relates experience to other facets of life by lacey palmer a&E editor @laceypalmer
Mountaineer Idol finalist Paige Madden is no stranger to the stage. Since she was young, Madden has been singing as much as possible. “According to my parents, I could barely talk, and I would just be walking around the house singing,” Madden said. “They’d be like, ‘What do you want for dinner?’ and I would just sing the answer.” Throughout junior high and high school, Madden, originally from Moundsville, W.Va., took voice lessons and performed in a variety of musicals. “When I got to college, I knew I wouldn’t be able to study privately with the women I had been studying with since seventh grade, so I had to find another outlet,” she said. “Now, here I am at Mountaineer Idol.” Aside from competing in Idol, Madden also competes in the Miss West Virginia pageant system. Currently Miss Southern WV, Madden will compete in July for the title. Now, with the help of Idol, she is well prepared for this
year’s pageant. “In the Miss West Virginia pageant, my talent portion is a lot of performing,” she said. “I’m scored based on my vocal quality, performance, attire, crowd participation and song selection, which are all the things I’m judged on (in Mountaineer Idol), as well.” Madden said Idol has given her the opportunity to try out a variety of songs. “If something strikes well with me or I get beneficial comments from the judges (during Idol), it helps to transfer into the pageant because talent is 35 percent of your score, which is the biggest portion,” she said. “You only get a minute and a half at the pageant, so Idol gives me a lot more time to figure out what the crowd likes and get some more experience in front of a crowd.” Madden competed in 2012’s Mountaineer Idol competition and finished in the top five. This time, she is back and has made it into the top three. “Honestly, I thought this year’s competition was a little stiffer than (2012’s), so I was actually very surprised. But I think what it comes down to is ultimately performance,” Madden said. “It
can’t just necessarily be vocal quality. Last week, I decided to change things up and started in the crowd, which I hadn’t done yet this year, so I think it made a big difference. “It surprised the judges and the crowd, and I think switching it up is what put me a step above.” When she isn’t preparing for Mountaineer Idol or Miss West Virginia, Madden remains busy. She recently founded a student organization on campus titled, “Silence Hides Violence: Empowering Women in Abusive Situations,” which aims to spread awareness about dating and domestic violence, sexual assault and rape on West Virginia University’s campus. Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness became issues close to Madden’s heart after learning about her grandmother’s passion for the cause. “My grandmother, Donna Madden was an advocate when she was living,” Madden said. “When she passed away, there was a safe house dedicated in my family’s name – the Madden House – for battered women and children to seek refuge.
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Paige Madden sings ‘Open Arms’ by Journey in Mountaineer Idol’s Top 12 “ ’80s Night.” Madden’s organization just being able to perform at tion, which will be held at works closely with the lo- such a high level is the best the Metropolitan Theatre on cal Rape and Domestic Vi- part,” Madden said. “A lot High Street. olence Information Center. of people may think its not “I’m really excited to be “When I got to school in a big deal and it’s just sing- reunited with everyone who the fall, I just decided to do ing, but we’re a large uni- was, unfortunately, previit,” Madden said. “Some of versity, and if say you’re ously eliminated in the commy friends said they would the WVU’s Mountain- petition, so they get their help me get involved, and it’s eer Idol, I think that’s a big chance to shine again,” Madin conjunction with the RD- accomplishment.” den said. VIC, so we get a lot of help Without the support of In the finale, the top three from them. her peers, Madden said she contestants will sing three “They guide a lot of our wouldn’t enjoy singing as songs each: one they’ve alevents and fundraisers, and much. ready performed in the it’s basically just a way for “I have a lot of supportive competition, another they the RDVIC to get on campus friends – even people I don’t haven’t performed within and spread their message.” necessarily know that well any genre and a song off of As the 2013 Mountaineer that I just happen to stand the list of 10 chosen for them Idol comes to an end, Mad- out to for some reason,” she by co-hosts Paris Winfrey, den is grateful she was part said. “Those supportive peo- 2012’s winner, and Holly ple are really what encour- Hunsberger, also a previous of the competition. “Other than getting to age me to keep singing.” winner. “Paris and Holly are apmeet a lot of people and Madden said she is looknew friends I wouldn’t have ing forward to compet- parently a little more immet at the University, I think ing in Sunday’s competi- pressed with me than they should be because some of their song choices were a litambitious,” Madden said. MUSLIM STUDENT’S ASSOC. PRESENTS: tle “Paris put a Whitney Houston song on there, and I don’t even know why.” Although she said she isn’t quite sure which three songs she’ll be singing Sunday, Madden said she isn’t nervous just yet. “I’m really not nervous,” she said. “I feel really fortuA nate that I’ve had the chance to be in the top three, and I Every Monday was, honestly, very surprised when my name was Starting November 11th announced last week. “I’m just really excited to perform with everyone. If I’m nervous at all, it’ll be Islamic Center of Morgantown when the names are called, but no matter what, top three 434 Harding Ave. is an accomplishment.”
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Less talented WVU needs to run the ball against Texas When the Texas Longhorns take the field against West Virginia at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday evening, they will be the more talented team. Full of former four-and five-star prospects, Texas has plenty of athletes who can do it all. West Virginia doesn’t. There is a significant difference in the level of talent on both rosters, but Texas has fallen before to lesser talented teams, which means there is a way for WVU to stay in the game and possibly upset head coach Mack Brown’s Longhorns. WVU must win the battle on the line of scrimmage on both the offense and the defensive side of the ball. In both of Texas’ losses this season, it has lost in the trenches. West Virginia’s offense has to try and run the football like BYU and Ole Miss did in their wins against Texas. Obviously BYU and Ole Miss both have some version of the read option in, so it’ll look different, but to wear Texas down, it is necessary for WVU to run the ball effectively. BYU rushed for 550 yards and Ole Miss rushed for 272 yards against Texas. Their offensive lines dominated a decent Texas front seven. While Texas has made significant changes starting with new defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, who replaced Manny Diaz after the BYU game, they are still vulnerable to the run. WVU has proven during the past few weeks its offensive line has improved vastly. Pat Eger has taken command at center as the leader of the unit, while Quinton Spain has been more comfortable at guard. Furthermore, Mark Glowinski has quickly matured into one of the groups’ best players. Finally, Nick Kindler and Curtis Feigt have been steady as book end tackles. Because of that, the group has continuity and momentum for the first time. Against TCU Saturday, West Virginia dominated the line of scrimmage, enabling Charles Sims to rush for 154 yards and a touchdown in Fort Worth. Sims is the Mountaineers’ best player and running back Dreamius Smith is their second best. Additionally, running the football opens up the passing game for Clint Trickett. With the threat of Sims and Smith, Texas will be forced to walk up safety Adrian Phillips into the box to slow WVU’s running game, which will leave one less defensive back for Trickett to read when reading Texas’ secondary. Furthermore, the run game threat makes West Virginia’s play action much more special. It makes the play action work because Texas linebackers Steve Edmond, Dalton Santos and Pete Jinkens cannot bail to help in pass coverage because of the respect they have to show to Sims and Smith. Finally, running the football will stop Texas’ ferocious defensive line from pinning its ears back and rushing Trickett. Longhorn defensive ends Cedric Reed and Jackson Jeffcoat have 11 sacks combined, so WVU has to set up tackles Kindler and Feigt to slow them down. If WVU was in pass protection every play, those two could fly off the edge anticipating pass, but if WVU runs the football, it is to play the run with Kindler and Feigt attacking as opposed to sitting back in pass protection. WVU must run the football if they want to have the best chance to upset Texas. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Silva leads West Virginia past Kansas in Big 12 quarterfinals, Mountaineers to play Baylor by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum
Frances Silva’s homecoming couldn’t have gone any better. The senior for ward and captain of the West Virginia women’s soccer team scored two firsthalf goals and ignited the Mountaineers to a 3-0 victory over Kansas in the quarterfinal of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Silva, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, put WVU on top early, scoring her first career postseason goal in the 18th minute off a free kick. The ball was shelved in the opportunity corner of the goal, completely out of the reach of diving Kansas goalkeeper Kaitlyn Stroud. Just eight minutes later, Silva was fouled inside the box, drawing a penalty kick opportunity. Her
try was successful, putting West Virginia into a commanding 2-0 lead heading into halftime. Silva’s two goals in the quarterfinal give her a conference-best 14 on the season. “I thought Frances lived up to her award tonight,” said head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “She showed great leadership getting those two goals. Frances did what she needed to get the win tonight.” Freshman Tessa Broadwater nailed down WVU’s first-ever Big 12 Conference tournament win in the 56th minute. Broadwater received a pass from Ashley Lawrence at the top of the box and found the back of the net for her second goal on the season. Wednesday was also Broadwater’s first career start as she replaced the absent Kate Schwindel. The Mountaineers
dominated the No. 8 Jayhawks all night, controlling much of the possession and attempted shots. Overall, WVU outshot Kansas 20-7. KU was held without a shot on-goal attempt while West Virginia finished with 11. Silva led the way with six shots attempted, while Lawrence added five more. Senior goalkeeper Sara Keane earned her seventh shutout of the season and 24th of her career despite making no saves in the match. Kansas’ Stoud made eight saves in a losing effort. “We were all on the same page tonight,” IzzoBrown said. “It was really fun to watch.” West Virginia’s 3-0 victory could have been much worse. The Mountaineers were in total control from start to finish, obtaining chances by the truckload. WVU hit mul-
tiple posts that would have added to the scoring Wednesday evening. Wednesday was the second time West Virginia took down Kansas in 2013. The two met previously Oct. 18 in a 2-0 WVU victory in Morgantown. The victory avenged the Mountaineers’ disappointing showing in last season’s conference tournament, losing to TCU in the quarterfinal. The 14-3-2 Mountaineers will next move on to the semifinals to take on fifth-seeded Baylor. The Bears knocked off fourthseeded Iowa State 1-0 earlier in the day. “We’re going to do everything we can do counter what Baylor does well,” Izzo-Brown said. “We just have to rest and rejuvenate and get some recovery for Friday.” The Mountaineers will meet Baylor Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Swope Soccer Vil-
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Kansas sweeps West Virginia Wednesday night by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum
Despite West Virginia’s freshman outside hitter Jordan Anderson’s 10th double-double of the season, the WVU volleyball team fell on the road to No. 24 Kansas in straight sets (15-25, 18-25, 19-25) inside the Horejsi Family Athletics Center Wednesday night. The loss to the Jayhawks marks a three-game road skid for the Mountaineers (17-9,3-7 Big 12) – their longest of the season. The Jayhawks (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) were tough to slow down as they recorded a .396 hitting percentage as a team to stay No. 2 inside the Big 12 Conference. Reigning Big 12 Rookie of the Week, Kansas’s middle blocker Taylor Soucie, finished her night with 10 blocks and four blocks. “Kansas played great volleyball, and really made us earn our points and just didn’t make many errors,” said head coach Jill Kramer. “However we did not do a very good job of slowing them down.”
Anderson recorded a team-high 18 kills and chipped in 11 digs for her 10th double-double. Sophomore outside hitter Hannah Sackett posted 13 kills, while setter Brittany Sample dished out 29 assists. Sample’s 29 assists surpassed the 1,900-mark for assists in her career. “I thought both our of our outside (hitters) did a really nice job, but we have to play good team volleyball to beat a team like Kansas and we did not do that tonight until it was to late,” Kramer said. The first set began with a back-and-forth battle with both teams trading points. Up 6-4, the Jayhawks went on a 3-0 run spurred by junior outside hitter Sara McClinton. West Virginia responded with its own two-point run, but after a kill from Soucie that put her team up 11-6, Kramer was forced to call her first timeout. Later in the set, KU rattled off five-straight points to add onto a ninepoint advantage to go up 20-11. A late kill from Soucie clinched the first set 15-25. The Jayhawks
didn’t commit one error in the opening set and managed a .593 hitting clip. The second set was nearly identical to the first one, with both teams battling for points. Tied at 6-6 early on, KU broke off a six-point run which forced a West Virginia timeout. After the break, Kansas continued on its run by adding two more points. With the score at 12-7, the Jayhawks went on another 4-0 run aided by two errors from the Mountain-
eers. KU was in full control of the match at 18-9 before WVU responded with its own 4-0 run to bring the lead within four at 22-18. The late comeback forced Kansas head coach Ray Bechard to call his first timeout. After the break, Kansas regrouped and answered with a 3-0 run to put the Jayhawks up 2-0 in the match. Neither team could find a rhythm in the opening minutes of the third set. It wasn’t until KU led at 14-11 that the Jayhawks opened up a substan-
tial lead. Chelsea Albers ended the match with a kill, that concluded a 4-0 run and sweep of West Virginia for the season. The Mountaineers will try to put an end to their road woes as they travel to Manhattan, Kan., to take on Kansas State Saturday at 8 p.m. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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DANA HOLGORSEN QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Texas is coming in on a roll. We know that they have won the last five. We can talk about their early season struggles if you want, but what I do is look at their last game and go back from there. This shows what kind of improvements they have made and how their team has changed.”
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BOB HUGGINS QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We should have been guarding the ball and we should have been better from the free throw line. When you shoot 100 free throws a day 68 percent is not going to be good enough. We need to be shooting in the 80s.”
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To combat the roughness in the game, the NCAA instituted a new set of rules for the 201314 season, the emphasis on preventing defenders from impeding offensive players’ progress. No more hand-checking. No two hands on an opponent. No arm bars or jabbing. A big change in the block/charge call. The changes could be the biggest in college basketball since the advent of the shot clock and 3-point shot – and could take some time getting used to. “I think everyone’s got the message that the game needs to be more open than it’s been,” Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany said. “And I’m hopeful we can get that change.”
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Luck announces spring schedule for WVU tennis by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University Athletic Director Oliver Luck announced the 2014 spring women’s tennis schedule earlier this week. Luck said he finalized this schedule in order to allow the program to grow. Throughout the entire fall season, first-year head coach Miha Lisac said building the program to its full potential is his goal. “Our spring schedule allows Coach Miha Lisac to continue his mission of
building our women’s tennis program while competing in one of the toughest conferences in the country,” Luck said. “We are pleased to host nine home matches this spring and to face off against seven programs ranked in the USTA/ITA Preseason Top 50.” Of the seven meets that have USTA/ITA Preseason Top 50 opponents the Mountaineers will be facing, six will be from the Big 12 Conference. Two of these meets will be at home. The two home meets will be held at the Ridgeview Racquet Club.
WVU will have its first match of the spring season at home against Akron Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. The Mountaineers will then hit the road Jan. 25 to take on Liberty in Charleston, W.Va. WVU will remain on the road against in-state rival Marshall Feb. 1. The Mountaineers return to Morgantown Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. against California-Pennsylvania. Next up will be the Mountaineers traveling to Norfolk, Va., to take on Richmond Feb. 14 and Old Dominion Feb. 15. The month ends with the Mountaineers hosting Buffalo Feb. 22 at 1 p.m.
WVU travels to No. 47 Penn State March 2. The Mountaineers’ final nonconference match is against Cornell at home at 2 p.m. After Lisac was named the head coach just a few weeks before the first tournament, his goals in the fall were to work and make the team the best it could be for the spring competition. “Upon completing the fall competition and going into the offseason, we are beginning to prepare and are looking forward to the spring portion of the season,” Lisac said.
“We have tough competition coming up before and during the Big 12 portion of the schedule. The focus remains on getting better as we go through our first year together.” Big 12 Conference play starts for WVU by hosting both Kansas State and Kansas. No. 54 Kansas State will be coming to Morgantown March 14 at 1 p.m. and Kansas March 16 at 11 a.m. WVU hits the road March 21 against No. 20 Baylor and then to No. 17 Texas at noon March 23. The Mountaineers come back home for the second-
to-last homestand and will be taking on No. 18 Texas Tech at 1 p.m. March 28 before welcoming No. 30 TCU March 30 at 10 a.m. The final road trip of the season for the Mountaineers begins with No. 35 Oklahoma April 4 and concludes at No. 28 Oklahoma State April 6. The Mountaineers wrap up regular season play at home against Iowa State April 13 at 11 a.m. The Big 12 Championship will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 24-27. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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haven’t coached our guys well enough or our guys haven’t executed well enough in games, especially in the fourth quarter, to win. It’s disappointing but with games left ahead of us, we have opportunities and really we just have to coach our guys to play better and if we do that, we’ll be all right.” For the Big Ten, this is not an unusual predicament. The league failed to produce enough bowl-eligible teams to fill its allotment four times in the last five years and it could happen again. The lone exception during that five-year span came in 2011 when conference officials had to find a bowl game to take the Fighting Illini because there were more bowl-eligible teams from the league available than actual game commitments. A league spokesman wrote in an email to The Associated Press that Commissioner Jim Delany was not available for comment Tuesday because of
meeting and his travel schedule. But clearly, this is not how the conference envisioned the final month playing out. “We’re all trying to do that (win six), and we’re all trying to do better than that,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. “I think we really just try to get our guys focused on the week at hand. I think most coaches do that. That’s what it’s all about, so if you want to be somewhere good at the end of the season, then you have to handle each step along the way. If you do that, the more apt you are to be in a good place at the end.” Most analysts expect the unbeaten Buckeyes and surging Spartans, the league’s two division leaders, to meet in Indianapolis on Dec. 7. The winner would become the first team other than No. 21 Wisconsin to win the Big Ten title game, ending the Badgers’ streak of three consecutive Rose Bowl appearances. The Badgers, perennial powers Michigan and Nebraska and sur-
prising Minnesota all have at least six wins, enough to fill out the New Year’s Day allotment with one team left over for a nonNew Year’s Day game – the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, the Texas Bowl or the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl. Iowa’s best chance to join the club comes this weekend when it travels to reeling Purdue (5-4, 2-3). But things could get tricky if the Boilermakers end a six-game losing streak. Iowa (5-4, 2-3) would then have to beat either Michigan at home or Nebraska on the road just to qualify. Then there are other three: – Northwestern (4-5, 0-5), once ranked in the top 20, is trying to get healthy during this week’s bye. It needs to win two its last three with home games against Michigan and Michigan State and a trip to Illinois. – The Illini (3-5, 0-4) have lost 18 straight conference games, yet somehow still have a shot. How? If Illinois wins three of its last four - at Indiana,
home against Ohio State, at Purdue and at Northwestern - it’s in. – Indiana’s best chance may have evaporated with a fumbled lateral in the final 30 seconds last weekend. That mistake dropped the Hoosiers to 3-5 (1-3), forcing them to win three of their last four – home against Illinois, trips to Wisconsin and Ohio State, and the home finale against Purdue – to reach the six-win mark. There could be a way out, though it’s a longshot. Last year, the NCAA opened the possibility of putting 5-7 teams in the postseason but only if there weren’t enough qualifiers to fill every bowl slot and then only if a school ranks in the top five of football’s Academic Progress Rate rankings. The Big Ten can’t count on that, putting pressure on virtually every team in the league to keep winning - from division leaders trying to protect their leads to the Big Ten title game hopefuls needing help to the bowlgame hopefuls and even
for a team such as Purdue, which is playing spoiler as it tries to avoid its first winless conference season in two decades. “I think that’s part of football, part of life, there’s always pressure on you to succeed,” Illini coach Tim Beckman said. “We came darn close this last week (at Penn State) to having that first success, I want these players to feel those successes. So yeah there’s pressure on you each and every football game to be better, but in my opinion that’s how the programs that are being built get better is being able to succeed in those pressure moments.”
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Giants RB Andre Brown to play Sunday EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Starting isn’t an issue for New York Giants running back Andre Brown. After spending the last 10 weeks on recallable injured reserve with a second broken leg in less than a year, all Brown cares about is playing
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New York Giants running back Andre Brown breaks a tackle against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason game.
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