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Scott Matheny, left, a WVU alum, and Jacob Nixon, a doctoral student in audiology, play a game of chess during the Chess Club meeting in the Mountainlair Monday.

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Nixon plans his next move in a chess match against another player on the WVU Chess Club.

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West Virginia University gives students the opportunity to build cognitive and critical thinking skills through playing the classic game of chess, and the WVU Chess Club is looking for new players. The club includes players from novice level to experienced tournament players, and there have been a number of international students in the club over the years. “We’ve existed off and on for many years, but we’ve been around continuously since fall of 2009,” said Lawrence Iorio, Chess Club adviser and WVU academic adviser. “We’re open to all students, faculty and community members, and we welcome players of all skill levels.” There have been students from Belgium, China, Iran, Jordan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Zimbabwe. Taiwo Ajayi, the club’s president and chemical engineering graduate student, is an international student from Nigeria and has played chess for 11 years. “I got started by playing

with my twin brother, and after I read books and watched videos about chess skills, I got better,” Ajayi said. “Chess really provokes your thinking and keeps you intellectually fit. It helps in developing your critical thinking because it’s all about strategy, plan and tactics.” There are many different levels of experience, starting with different classes of skill, then experienced skill, then master strength. “Chess is a kind of battle simulation game. There is speed chess and timed games, where the game can end either in a checkmate or the player whose time runs out loses the game,” Iorio said. “Games can also last several hours just depending on how quickly the players want to play.” The members have a club tournament at the end of each semester and boards and pieces are provided at every gathering. In February 2012, the club members helped Boy Scouts earn a chess merit badge when WVU hosted Merit Badge University. “When I was very young, I got into chess with my

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SGA, Honors College host Final Countdown to help students prepare for finals week madness by hilary kinney & Alexis randolph DA staff @dailyathenaeum

The feeling of finals preparations are setting in. However, West Virginia University’s tutors are hard at work making themselves available to students who need help studying and finishing final projects. WVU’s Student Government Association and Honor’s College hosted The Final Countdown Monday evening, and tutors for a variety of subjects were available to students. Some of the specific Learning Centers that were present included the Business Learning Center and the WVU Writing Center. Stephen Scott, tutor in the Honors Hall and SGA governor, developed his

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“Triple A” platform last year when he was campaigning for office. His platform is based on academics, advising and awareness. One purpose of The Final Countdown was to bring tutors of many subjects to one central location to better serve students. “I was really focusing on making tutoring easy and accessible for students here on campus,” Scott said. “No matter whether you live off campus or on campus, you’ll find the tutors you need without any hassle.” Students can sometimes feel uncomfortable approaching a tutor for help, but Scott said students should realize their weaknesses and address them with the tutor. “Don’t be afraid to go seek help. This is all about you. College is your growth,”

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Scott said. “We (tutors) aren’t here to patronize you or criticize what you’re doing. Understand that we are here to help you. Tutors are here for your success.” Eddie Hamrick, a tutor for the Writing Center, offered advice and information for students who need assistance with writing assignments. “We tutor all kinds of students,” Hamrick said. “The Writing Center regularly helps Ph.D. students with their dissertations, so even the most experienced students need help with their writing sometimes.” Students with assignments in any major or subject area can get help from the Writing Center tutors. “We’ll teach you writing strategies and techniques that are applicable to all types of writing,”

Hamrick said. “We also, of course, look at the specific assignments students bring to make sure they’re addressing the prompt correctly.” Joshua Clevenger, a freshman theatre student, said he went to the Final Countdown because he felt he owed it to himself. “I think students deserve to have a place to go and to study and prepare for their finals,” Clevenger said. “Students can get better grades on their finals and should take advantage of the opportunity.” To learn more about SGA events at WVU, visit http:// sga.wvu.edu. For more information about the Honors College at WVU, visit http:// www.honors.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

The West Virginia University Police Department has been ranked among the best in the country, placing in Security Magazine’s Top 500 overall for the security industry and No. 17 for higher education institutions. Security Magazine ranks institutions in 17 different categories, ranging from staffing to budget and programs the department provides. WVU police chief Bob Roberts said he was happy to see the department on the list. “It was a surprise to us – we’ve never been on that list before,” Roberts said. “We’re very happy. We have provided the University with a high level of service, and the list supports that.” This is the first year that the department has been recognized for its success and dedication to keeping the Morgantown community and the campus safe. “To be ranked in the top 500 and 17th in the universities, we’re very proud of that,” Roberts said. The WVU Police Department has made continuous efforts to educate students and the community about how to stay safe in Morgantown. “Our philosophy is community policing and problem-solving. We try to get the students engaged in the first year

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aged to think about a few factors that will influence their housing decisions prior to attending the fair. It’s the time of year Walker also recomwhen students are rushing to write final papers, study for exams and prepare for the holiday season. Many students are Where: Mountainlair Ballrooms also working to arrange housing plans for the When: Today, 10 a.m.2014-15 academic year. 3 p.m. West Virginia University will hold its annual Off-Campus Hous- mended students form a ing Fair Tuesday in the housing budget and conMountainlair Ballrooms. sider the cost of utilities A second housing fair will as well as transportation be held Saturday, on the needs. Evansdale Campus in the “Students also need Blue and Gold Room at to carefully consider Lyon Tower. whether or not they’re goBoth fairs will be all- ing to bring a vehicle with in-one places for stu- them,” Walker said. “Parkdents to learn more about ing can be an issue, espethe many different hous- cially at off-campus housing complexes and apart- ing accommodations near ments in and around the the Downtown Campus.” For students who are Morgantown area. “At this year’s housing considering moving offfair, we have a little bit of campus for the first time, everything,” said Brian Student Legal Services at Walker, WVU Off-Cam- WVU can help. Students pus Housing Director. can have a lease reviewed “We have the large corpo- prior to signing free of rate big-box entities, and charge. we also have some smaller “They’ll sit down with landlords who have fewer, the student, go through locally owned properties.” the lease clause by clause Some of the landlords and will explain everyand parties schedule to be thing to them,” Walker present at the fair include said. “They won’t tell the The Domain at Town student whether or not Centre, The Lofts, Cop- they think he or she should per Beech Townhomes, sign, because that’s a perCollege Park Apartments sonal decision.” and University Place Walker also stressed Apartments. Students are encoursee HOUSING on PAGE 2

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HEARTBREAK IN MORGANTOWN WVU lost in triple overtime to Iowa State Saturday. The Mountaineers went 4-8 this season. SPORTS PAGE 10

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here in their residence halls so they can protect themselves and others,” Roberts said. “Obviously, with 30,000 students and others here, we simply don’t have enough people by ourselves to make the campus safe.” The department also has an emergency alert system that students, parents and employees can sign up for to be immediately notified in the event of a campus emergency. WVU students and employees can register online for violence response training. The WVU Police Department is working with SGA to create a mobile phone application to help make the campus safer and easier to call for help. Along with working with SGA, Roberts said the department is constantly searching for new technology and partnerships to improve security. “We’re always looking for new ways to make it safer here,” Roberts said. The department’s website has extensive information on various aspects of safety and security for students to use as a campus resource. On the website, students can find safety videos, brochures and emergency response plans. Roberts offered his personal advice for students to stay safe. “Be aware of your surroundings, and report anything happening that doesn’t look normal,”

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HOME WIN The WVU basketball team defeated Loyola 96-47 Monday. SPORTS PAGE7

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Tuesday December 3, 2013

Thai protest leader vows to escalate offensive

An anti-government protester throws tear gas back to riot police near the Government House in Bangkok, Monday. Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday rejected the demands of anti-government protesters locked in street battles with police, saying what they want is unacceptable under the constitution. BANGKOK (AP) — A firebrand opposition leader vowed Monday to escalate his campaign to topple Thailand’s government, and ordered his followers to storm Bangkok’s police headquarters after they fought all day with riot police protecting heavily barricaded key buildings. Earlier Monday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she is willing to do anything it takes to end the violent protests but made it clear she cannot accept the opposition’s demand to hand power to an unelected council. Yingluck was elected with an overwhelming majority in 2011, and many observers see the protesters’ de-

mand as unreasonable if not outlandish. “Right now we don’t see any way to resolve the problem under the constitution,” she said in the brief 12-minute news conference televised live. Yingluck’s comments highlighted the unusual political deadlock Thailand finds itself in with no clear solution in sight. The standoff intensified as protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban gave a defiant speech late Monday to thousands of cheering supporters at a government complex they seized last week when the anti-government demonstrations started. The protests have renewed fears of prolonged

instability in Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy and come just ahead of the peak holiday tourist season. Even if Yingluck dissolves parliament and calls fresh elections, Suthep said, he will “continue the fight ... because they can always come back to suck the blood of people, steal from people, disrespect the constitution and make us their slaves.” “If people are happy with elections and go home, I will remain here alone,” he said. Earlier Monday, protesters commandeered garbage trucks and bulldozers, and tried to ram concrete barriers at the Government House and other key offices. Police repelled them by fir-

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ing tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets, as protesters shot back explosives from homemade rocket launchers. At least three people were killed and more than 200 injured in the past three days of violence, which capped a week of massive street rallies that drew crowds of more than 100,000 at their peak. A Bangkok hospital confirmed that two of the people they treated Monday had suffered gunshot wounds, but it is not clear who shot them. The police say they have not used live rounds. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is “concerned” about the situation in Thailand and urges all sides to exercise “utmost restraint,” his spokesman, Martin Nesirky, said. In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the U.S. was also encouraging restraint and political dialogue. She told reporters that violence and seizure of public or private property “are not acceptable means of resolving political differences.” The European Union said it was saddened by the violent escalation of previously peaceful demonstrations, and very concerned over occupation of public offices and intimidation of media. “We believe that

the response of the Thai authorities has so far been restrained and proportionate,” EU heads of mission in Thailand said in a statement. The protesters, who are mostly middle-class Bangkok supporters of the opposition Democrat Party, accuse Yingluck of being a proxy for her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. He was deposed in a 2006 military coup but remains central to Thailand’s political crisis, and is a focal point for the protester’s hatred. The protesters say their goal is to uproot the political machine of Thaksin, who is accused of widespread corruption and abuse of power. “Come and join the people to get rid of the Thaksin regime and we can work together to change Thailand into a pure and democratic country,” said Suthep who has projected his fight as a non-violent campaign for democracy. Still, he called on his supporters to attack and take over the Bangkok Metropolitan Police headquarters on Tuesday, saying the police were a lackey of Thaksin and Yingluck. “We’re going to gather all our forces and we’re going to take over the Metropolitan Police Bureau and make it the people’s,” he said. Monday’s violence took

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that although everyone is eager to make decisions, students have plenty of options and time to find the type of housing that will best suit their needs. “A lot of students want to rush out and sign a lease, particularly firstyear students, before the fall semester,” Walker said. “My recommendation is to wait, because there is so much available on the market right now.” For more information about off-campus housing, visit http:// studentlife.wvu.edu/ off_campus_housing.

mom and had a personal coach,” said Jacob Nixon, a former Chess Club president and audiology doctoral student. “Many of the decision-making processes that I have now are kind of like chess where I can think through the process. A lot of my tactics and foundations were built from playing.” Iorio, Nixon and Ajayi all encourage interested students and faculty members to come to a meeting and play. “When playing chess, you can see where you naturally improve your organization skills and how you think critically to solve a problem,” Ajayi said. To join the club, visit a meeting on Mondays 6-9 p.m. in the Mountainlair Food Court, or contact Lawrence Iorio at wvuchess@gmail.com.

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Continued from page 1 Roberts said. “It’s better to report to us and find out it’s nothing (than to) not report it and something happen.” The department also received the 2013 Gold Award from AAA for Community Traffic Safety, which recognizes success and dedication to traffic safety initiatives. For more information on campus safety and security, visit http://police. wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

place around key institutions -- the Government House, the Parliament and Metropolitan Police Bureau in the historic quarter of the capital. The area has some of Bangkok’s main tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho temple, the Bangkok zoo, and the backpacker area of Khao San Road. Most of Bangkok, a city of 10 million, has been unaffected. Analyst Thitinan Pongsudhirak told The Associated Press that while Suthep’s demands may appear “bold and blatant,” they go down well with the people ... who think that the electoral system can never be trusted and therefore they have to set up their own government and rewrite the rules.” The protesters’ numbers have dwindled from a peak of 100,000-plus a week ago but hardcore groups have remained at the frontline, fighting running battles with the police. In her news conference, Yingluck stuck a conciliatory tone, repeatedly pleading for negotiations, and implied she was willing to hold fresh elections if that helped. “I am not against either resignation or dissolution of parliament if this solution will stop the protests,” she said. “The government is not trying to cling to power.”

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‘The Ultimate Fighter’ concludes eighteenth season

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Nate Diaz, left, is called off by referee Yves Lavigne after knocking out Gray Maynard, right, in their lightweight fight during ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season 18 live finale.

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Season 18 of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC’s) hit reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” concluded Saturday evening, crowning two season champions and reinvigorating the career of one of the world’s top lightweight mixed martial artists. For those unaccustomed with “The Ultimate Fighter” or mixed martial arts in general, the premise is simple: professional fighters from various backgrounds (like wrestling,

kickboxing or Brazilian jiujitsu) enter a bracket-style tournament where the winner of each bout advances to the next round. This season of “The Ultimate Fighter” was particularly interesting, as it featured both men and women for the first time in the show’s history. In addition, the coaches this year were women, with UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey leading her squad against her bitter rival, Miesha Tate. In the finale of the men’s bracket, Team Tate’s Chris Holdsworth took on Team Rousey’s David Grant.

Holdsworth, a worldclass Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, showed off a vastly improved striking game in Round 1, as he wobbled Grant with a hard punch early that swung the momentum in his favor. In Round 2, Holdsworth displayed his jiu-jitsu prowess as he dominated Grant on the ground and sunk in a fight-ending rearnaked choke. The victory earned Holdsworth a six-figure contract with the UFC, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the prestigious title of The Ultimate Fighter. Team Tate member Julianna Pena squared off

with Team Rousey’s Jessica Rakoczy in the women’s finale. Like the men’s fight before it, Team Tate absolutely owned this matchup, as Pena quickly took the world-champion boxer Rakoczy to the mat and demolished her with a brutal display of ground-and-pound. After securing a dominant position (known as full mount), Pena rendered Rakoczy’s defense useless and rained strike after strike upon her foe, forcing the referee to intervene and stop the contest in Round 1. For her efforts, Pena

took home the same spoils as her teammate, Holdsworth. As is customary for a “The Ultimate Fighter” finale card, two high-profile, established UFC veterans headlined in the main event. Former lightweight (155 pounds) title challengers Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz faced off, and the fight was over almost as quickly as it began. After a quick takedown from the dominant wrestler Maynard, Diaz popped up and unleashed a furious barrage of punches that resulted in a referee’s stoppage.

Maynard had no answers for Diaz’s hands, and the knockout came as a shock to most fans, who assumed Maynard would have a power advantage in the bout. The win revitalized Diaz’s career and earned him a $50,000 Knockout of the Night bonus. Overall, The Ultimate Fighter 18 finale represented a relatively slowpaced affair from top to bottom, but the three marquee fights made up for any disappointment through an entertaining display of mixed martial arts mastery. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

‘Catching Fire’ exceeds viewers’ expectations Monty Python returning for stage show Ashley DENARDO WEB EDITOR @dailyathenaeum

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Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), Effie (Elizabeth Banks) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) head to the Hunger Games.

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««««« « “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” part two in one of the biggest and best book-to-movie franchises, premiered to screaming girls, but did it actually live up to all the hype? Female-driven movies are becoming increasingly more popular, but “The Hunger Games” proves to be one of the most beloved because it features a strong female protagonist focused on something other than her potential suitors with supernatural powers. The second movie in the series continues the story where the first left off and improves upon the storyline originally brought to us by Suzanne Collins. “Catching Fire” places Katniss Everdeen back in the Hunger Games arena for a Quarter Quell that was brought about to get rid of her, but it is not just her life that is at stake this time around. After the disastrous ending to the last Games, Katniss has a target on her back, and President Snow is trying to fight rebellion by

ruining her and her family. District 12 is in ruins, but Katniss has to worry about more than just her home. She is off to battle some of the best victors ever to be in the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen’s greatest weapon is supposed to be her bow and arrow, but “Catching Fire” brings out an unlikely weapon – fashion. The defining moment, and possibly the most breathtaking, of the movie occurred not during the competition but during a pre-game interview with Caesar Flickerman. Stepping out in a wedding dress for her wedding that would never be, Katniss stunned, but it wasn’t until after the interview had started that viewers were really shocked by what they saw. Everyone in the audience expected to see a twirl by Everdeen, and they were stunned by the alterations her incredibly daring stylist had made when she did. What originally looked like a multi-tier wedding gown became engulfed in flames and transformed into a smoky winged dress that emulates the Mockingjay, what has become the symbol of the rebellion in Panem. This moment came as no surprise since it was included in

the book, but actually seeing it happen made it so much better. Just like the outfits worn by Katniss and Peeta in the first movie, “Catching Fire” brought more amazing fashion to visualization. The Hunger Games arena looked like a gorgeous place to be, but it was just a sad reminder that heartbreak and death was close to follow. Everdeen’s fellow winners proved to be both deadly and useless, as the old quickly fell to the younger and more apt competitors, but, staying true to the book, “Catching Fire” is merely a placeholder. The movie ended with a disappointing climax that left everyone wanting more, but it still had its fair share of great moments from new and old characters. The portrayals by Donald Sutherland, Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer and Jena Malone went above and beyond. Each was overqualified for their part, but they gave portrayals that didn’t overshadow the main characters. Malone as the saucy Johanna provided Jennifer Lawrence with her best competition for best actress in the movie. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

“Monty Python’s Flying Circus” was a sketch-based comedy television show that first aired on the BBC in 1969. Sketches such as “The Ministry of Silly Walks” and “Dead Parrot” have lived on to amuse fans both young and old. The show wasn’t their only or even their biggest success, however. Their most widely known movie, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” was released in 1975 and is still quoted regularly by today’s youth. Almost 45 years after their debut, the remaining members of Monty Python are reuniting for a new stage show. Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam are all in their early 70s, but that isn’t stopping them from continuing their passion for comedy. The details of their reunion were announced in November during a press conference that was streamed live from the Playhouse Theatre in London where the group’s hit musical “Spamalot” is cur-

rently playing. As the announcer welcomed them on stage, the five comedians all began talking at once, creating chuckleworthy chaos. To silence them, a midget named Warwick Davis started with a big announcement. After joking about holding the event in Qatar, it was revealed that the newest Python project would actually be taking place at the 02 Arena in London July 1, 2014. Tickets are on sale at http:// www.montypythonlive.com ranging from $44.26-$152.89. For those who will not be able to make it to the live show in July, there will be a DVD version available later down the road. Fans of the comedy troupe are excited to see what these guys can cook up after 30 years since last working together. “There will be cross-dressing,” Idle said. “I didn’t think it was possible to be silly over 70, but it’s easier.” Besides the usual crossdressing, the press was assured that there will be some new material and some old sketches that have never been performed live in the past. “People do want to see the

old hits, but we don’t want to do them in a predictable way,” Cleese said. Unfortunately, due to several joint replacements, Cleese will not be able to take anymore “silly walks.” Jokingly, Idle added that they might be able to pull off “silly walkers.” Despite their ages, the chemistry and comedic timing still seem to be electric between the members. Questions were asked about whether or not they will continue the act in other locations or on the BBC. While there were no definitive answers, it seems there may be plans to take this show on the road. There has been some criticism stating that Monty Python should have left well enough alone. Some fans are wondering if they can still do sketch comedy with the movement required. Will the Pythons’ attempt at recreating their past shows tarnish their legacy? After all this time, are they worried about milking the cow dry? “The cow died years ago,” Idle said. “We’re shameless.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

OPINION

Tuesday December 3, 2013

editorial

Low attendance sparks debate Attendance to the football game against Iowa State was a record low. But what or who is to blame? The initial reaction would be the students. The students don’t request their tickets, the game was too far away, students don’t care and so on. But can they really bear the brunt of the accusations? The game was during Thanksgiving Break and the Mountaineers have lost five of the last six games – not exactly the most convincing circumstances for potential attendees. The rest of the blame would go to the University for not promoting and incentivizing the games enough. Not only has attendance been low for away games in football, it’s also been low for other sports. Women’s soccer, women’s basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving boast some of the lowest attendance numbers in WVU sports.

Why hasn’t the University and the Athletic Department done more to drum up excitement for these sports? Unfortunately, their hands seem to be tied, as well. It’s no secret the WVU Athletic Department is majorly in debt, and these tickets are a large source of income. The cost of sporting event tickets are already written into tuition for students, so it’s not necessarily money out of the pockets of the students, just whomever foots the bill for tuition. That’s also not the best incentive for students to request tickets. The more readily available a thing is, the less appeal there is to claim it. It’s then up to the students to go to the games and the University and the Athletic Department to better advertise the games. But it may be best to take a better look at the system as it is. If revenue is the issue, then there are more beneficial avenues.

Schools like Alabama have implemented a system in which if the students haven’t claimed their ticket three days before the game, the tickets are released for purchase to the general public. At WVU, the current standard is if the ticket remains unclaimed, it goes back to the students. If those tickets were sold to the public, there’d be a lot more revenue coming back to WVU Athletics. The issue is an ongoing one, and while there may be steps to take for the future, the fact of the matter is there’s no way to predict which games students will attend. It all adds up to the time and place of the game and how well the teams are doing. In the meantime, it’s proven that teams do better when they have a more enthusiastic audience, so get out there and cheer on your Mountaineer sports teams. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

The WVU versus Iowa state game on Nov. 30 suffered record low student attendance.

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Celebrating a thankful Thanksgiving

Is Black Friday shopping worth the effort? Benjamin russell columnist

Walmart recently made headlines when it hosted a food drive for its own employees in November.

Marshall amores guest columnist

Chemistry is the study of change. In 1959, DuPont chemists C. L. Sandquist and Joseph Shivers invented spandex. Spandex’s numerous ramifications sparked more than just a revolution in the fashion industry. Spandex has been manipulated to acquiesce for growing waistbands the world over, which helped spawn an American culture that celebrates gluttony while simultaneously attempting to combat a seemingly futile war on poverty. It is this reasoning that rubs me the wrong way when everybody I know sits down to “give thanks” on the last Thursday of November. A few days ago, I was aimlessly flipping through the channels on my TV. Sara McLaughlin was sobbing about sickly puppies, Burger King let me know I could have it my way and, lo and behold, for a mere couple of dollars, I could save an entire African village from starving to death. I sighed and changed the channel, cherishing the warmth that radiated from the vents of my

house. Rachael Ray had a special guest on her show who was going to show America’s female population the secret to great fashion on Thanksgiving. The guest proclaimed it was possible for women to look sexy and elegant at the same time they were eating until they figuratively “burst.” Along with her structured top, the guest advocated for flowy pants with a spandex, and this was key, waistband. That waistband was the saving grace of the entire outfit. It made it okay to cross the line. Thanks to the miracle of modern chemistry, you could change gluttony into gorgeous. The study of change, indeed. It is common knowledge that America has an alarming obesity rate. We used to be the fattest country in the entire world, but recently, Mexico pulled ahead. To put things in to perspective, more than onethird of the U.S. population is obese. Meanwhile, approximately 2.8 billion other unfortunate souls live off less than $2 a day. The “First Thanksgiving” is accredited to the Pilgrims in 1621 following their first successful harvest in the New World. These people were cele-

brating the fact that they actually survived in their new homes. It was this harvest that literally saved them. The point of this column is not to entirely bash Thanksgiving but to make a point that this holiday offers no courtesy to the people who need it most when it potentially could. It is just to be thankful for the opportunities we have in this life. I feel we can do that as a culture by eating a meaningful meal with family, not encouraging a food coma that ends up with us laying on our couch in front of the TV. Better yet, I encourage Americans to do something selfless on Thanksgiving. I believe reaching out to the community is a more appropriate manner of celebration better suited to the origins of Thanksgiving than the traditional American way. We as Americans should do something, whether it be to volunteer at a food shelter or donate dollars to save that African village pictured in the commercial. We should step out of our comfort zones, the zones which offer us a full stomach and comfort in the fact we can go to sleep at night in a bed that is ours with a roof over our heads.

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However, this line of thought is altogether too idyllic. The cultural bonds surrounding Thanksgiving are tethered too strongly by the spandex of our waistbands. People will continue to choose to look past the sufferings of this world because they believe their contribution will be intangible. This normative mindset is wrong, and American society must capitalize on why it is. Any effort to help others is a good deed and something to be proud of. People do engage in charitable actions on Thanksgiving. Yet it is never enough. If I could rewrite the modern celebratory traditions of this American institution, charity would supersede media sponsored gluttony. I long for a day when the cool thing to do on Thanksgiving is to go with your family or friends and donate your time to serve homeless people at the local food kitchen. Still, that day is far away. We need the elasticity that spandex offers, but in a different, more important context. Until then, tryptophan be damned, we can all sit around the dinner table and think on these “what ifs” as we eat the phantom pain away. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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The coined term “Black Friday” begins the season for consumers to begin taking advantage of the deals on various items across retail stores nationwide. Black Friday has traditionally been known for its record amount of sales and great deals, but more recently it has been epitomized as every person’s (shopper or non-shopper) nightmare. From injuries to even deaths, crazed shoppers are taking away the spirit of the season and replacing it with selfish and intolerable acts. Shoppers are always looking for the best deals during this time with various holidays right around the corner. Many are taking advantage of workers and other consumers by acting like barbarians in order to get their hands on the latest “hot” items. Managers across many retail stores have their workers clock in for 6-9 hours during Black Friday in order to cope with the heavy force of consumers that come as the clock strikes midnight. These workers are often paid a little over their normal wages, but it is in no way a safe environment for anyone to be working in. With the workers predominantly teenagers and young adults, it is not comforting to know hostile consumers are approaching these youths and acting in the ways that have been seen through media. Of course, not all of the consumers are hostile or strive to compete at such great lengths for items. However, there has been a significant number of thefts during this holiday because of the influx of activity in the market. In Cross Lanes, W.Va., there was a reported robbery of a woman’s purse while she was shopping. Luckily, the man was found and captured by the police, but it just goes to show how truly dangerous it can be for a consumer or a worker during this ridiculous time. There was a man who was shot in Las Vegas this year after being robbed while carrying a television to his car. There were shots fired in a Kohl’s parking lot in Illinois this past Friday,

sparking further cases of robbery. Employees were robbed at gunpoint last year, allowing the criminals to accumulate nearly $50,000 from a Target in New Jersey. There are numerous other examples, but these few provide credible cases of the horror that is evoked during this season. Is the timing of Black Friday not incredible in itself? Thanksgiving is a time to recognize and appreciate the blessings of life while spending time with our loved ones. Without even a minute between the end of Thanksgiving and the beginning of Black Friday, consumers charge the streets to purchase and collect more items, putting an interesting spin on the entire purpose of Thanksgiving in contemporary America. With this great exchange of money all happening on this one day, it is no wonder there has recently been a rise in illegal and malicious activity in retail stores across the nation. “Cyber Monday,” which sees online shopping at levels that mirror Black Friday shopping numbers, is probably a better approach when it comes to safety. Although there is often the risk of mailing services stalling during the increase in online shopping during the holiday season, it is often just as efficient as shopping in person. Aside from the dangers of shopping, the stores often trick the consumers into thinking they are getting a deal that is much better than the original price, which is often not the case. Stores increase the price leading up to Black Friday only so they can drop it back down with fancy “20 percent off ” labels to get more sales. All in all, the risks far outweigh the benefits from shopping and even working during Black Friday. This holiday season needs to be more about friends and family and less about spending money on high-end products. In the end, no one will remember what gift you got them or how much money was spent – spending time together with the people we love will ultimately be the memories that live on forever. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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The West Virginia University School of Theatre & Dance will finish their final show of the season this week with performances from the French farce, “The Liar.” The play, written by David Ives, was adapted from the 17th century comedy by dramatist Pierre Corneille. Set in Paris in 1643, the play follows the suave liar Dorante, played by Kyle Walter. Shortly after arriving, Dorante meets and instantly falls in love with Clarice, played by Shannon Uphold. However, Dorante mis-

takes Clarice’s name for her best friend Lucrece, played by Mya Brown, and begins to woo her from afar. After realizing he is trying to win the affection of the wrong girl, he tries to cover his tracks by weaving a web of lies. Even though the show is set in 1643 and the dialogue is in iambic pentameter, the plot is easy for audience members to follow. For those worrying about the iambic pentameter, don’t. The actors present the lines in a way for all audience members to follow. Professor and director Jim Knipple incorporated modern aspects into the play to highlight the co-

medic elements and witty dialogue. Dubstep music played in between set changes and period accessories contrast the past and present. In one instance, a gold WVU bandana is wrapped around a hat of one of the main characters. The props used in this show are also modern; it is not unusual to see characters enter the stage with an iPhone or drinks from Starbucks. Samantha Voit, a WVU theatre student, said she thought resident artist Jim Knipple brought a new perspective to the play. “It’s really awesome to see a different perspective, a different view because usually our profes-

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sors are the ones who are directing, and you kind of see their style every year. It’s cool to see something new and fresh,” Voit said. Ben Roberts, a theatre student who was involved with the “God of Carnage” production earlier this year, said he enjoyed the pace of the performance. “I felt the show had a great freedom and fluidity to it,” Roberts said. Tickets for the show are $20 for the general public and $15 for students and senior citizens. For more information on “The Liar,” visit http:// w w w . t h e at re. w v u . e d u , call 304-293-2020 or email theatre@mail.wvu.edu. shawnee.moran@mail.wvu.edu

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Chrissie Biearman, a psychology student, has a tattoo inspired from some All Time Low lyrics, “All we are, just chapters on a page/Cause after all we’re actors on a stage.” Biearman said the tattoo reminds her to not take life so seriously.

Last Tuesday, rap artist Hopsin released his fourth album titled “Knock Madness.” Since his last album in 2010, Marcus Hopson has been on tour with Funk Volume and adding installments to the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” series on YouTube. “Knock Madness” hit a high spot at No. 2 on iTunes’ hip-hop and rap albums, right below Eminem’s new album and now sits at No. 5. The album features collaborations with Tech N9ne, Jarren Benton, Dizzy Wright and SwizZz and was written and produced by Hopsin himself. There’s more of a positive message in Hopsin’s tracks as he establishes he is able to support himself with rapping and being on his own label. He adds a few disses here and there, including some about Kanye’s album “Yeezus,” the paparazzi and Kendrick Lamar’s short stature. One track, “Old Friend,” was originally the sixth installment in “Ill Mind of Hopsin,” but he wanted to add it to this album, as well. The song is among the few where he slows down the pace and gets to the heavy stuff.

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He wrote about his good friend Jesse who was addicted to crystal meth. Throughout the song he struggles with how hard it is now that his friend isn’t the same person anymore. Along with his more sensitive side, the songs “Still Got Love For You” and “Good Guys Get Left Behind” express his feelings toward the women that have been in his life. Hopsin makes you feel his emotion in these tracks just by the tone in his voice, and it’s pretty powerful. The same goes for “Tears to Snow,” where the lyrics are all about how rapping and the fame has somewhat ruined his relationships and how he wants to live his life. Along with that, he writes about how his friends have become fake since he has gotten more famous with

“Gimmie That Money.” He highlights some of the people who have come back into his life after not caring before, simply because they know he is living more comfortably now. Overall, this album is a huge jump from “Raw” in 2010. The beats are a lot more basic, but it works because it kind of has that old school hip-hop feel, like the beats 2Pac used. Hopsin has gotten more comfortable with his rap voice and style. He has the flair of expressing his anger in his music, which is how he writes but having his other emotions works for him. “Knock Madness,” is available for purchase on iTunes and http://www.myfunkvolume.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU to face stiff competition As an avid follower of the West Virginia men’s basketball team, I am honestly puzzled how to feel going forward this season. Over Thanksgiving break, the Mountaineers played three games and came away with two victories. However, the one loss the Mountaineers suffered was the most important game they played. Losing to the Wisconsin Badgers (70-63) in the championship game of the Triple Crown Cancun Classic at the Hard Rock Hotel in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, was a difficult one for the Mountaineers to swallow. Although WVU did not fly back to the States with a first place trophy, the performance was still outstanding against the 10th-ranked team in the nation. As this trip to Cancun was the first time Mountaineer basketball was playing a regular season game outside of the United States or Puerto Rico, extra hype for this tournament and perhaps extra motivation for the rest of the season was involved knowing the opportunities this team can have down the road. Both Eron Harris and Juwan Staten were named to the Cancun Challenge AllTournament team. Even though they have an impressive 5-2 record, there is no comparison between the teams they have already played and the teams the Mountaineers will be competing against in the upcoming weeks and months. The powerhouses of the Big 12 will be difficult challenges for this young and inexperienced Mountaineer squad. Harris and Staten have been impressing everyone so far this season, but will their power numbers be able to remain consistent once No. 11 Gonzaga comes to town next week? A key difference from last year’s debacle of a season and this year’s early season success should be accredited to WVU acting and playing like a team at all times. The connection between the players and coaching staff seems to be on point, and head coach Bob Huggins felt that way about one of his veteran players as they were preparing for their trip to Cancun. “(After the Presbyterian game) Juwan said, ‘Everybody listen. This isn’t a vacation. This is a business trip.’ We haven’t had that in a while,” Huggins said. “I think they all like each other, and they like being around each other.” As the season moves along and the level of competition continues to increase significantly, it should be interesting to see if this Mountaineer team can stand their ground and pull away with some victories. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Juwan Staten looks to make a play to the basket on Loyola defenders Monday evening.

Dibo, Mountaineers cruise to a 96-47 win over Loyola Monday night at the Coliseum by doug walp sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia men’s basketball team remained undefeated at home this season with an easy 9647 win over visiting Loyola Maryland Monday at the WVU Coliseum. In fact, the 49-point spread was the Mountaineers’ largest winning margin since defeating University of Maryland Eastern Shore by 66 in November 2007. It was a balanced effort as five different WVU players reached double-figures for the second time this season. “Any night any guy can get a big night, because those are the types of guys that we’ve got,” said junior forward Remi Dibo, who finished with a new career-high at West Virginia with 19 points. “We’ve got a lot guys who are great basketball players, talented, and any night can be their night.” Dibo lead all scorers and was 5 of 7 from behind the arc, and 6 of 8 from the field overall. “Sometimes they drop in, sometimes they don’t,” Dibo said. “Today they dropped in, and I felt good about that. If you get your mind right, move the ball right, and set your teammates up, you’ll get the opportunity to score.” Sophomore guard Terry Henderson, who missed the entire preseason and West Virginia’s first regular season game, matched a season-high with 16 points on 6-8 shooting, including a pristine 2-2 from behind the arc. “I think my confidence is a little higher,” Hen-

derson said. “I’m feeling great. Starting to crash the boards a little more, something I should have been doing a little more early on, but I wasn’t really feeling comfortable with my shin. But I’m feeling great right now.” Eron Harris came into the game as the Big 12’s second-leading scorer but struggled to begin the game, starting just 1-8 from the field. Harris eventually found a rhythm following halftime, scoring 12 of his 14 points after the break. Junior forward Kevin Noreen nearly reached a new career-high of his own with 13 points, just one shy of his career-best. Noreen was a perfect 5-5 from the field, 2-2 from the free-throw line and pulled down eight rebounds. The junior also made his first 3-point shot of the season. “The guy who surprised me tonight was Noreen,” said Loyola Maryland head coach G.G. Smith. “He actually made a three and was 5 for 5.” True freshman forward Nathan Adrian rounded out WVU’s double-figure scorers with 11. West Virginia quickly opened the game with a 7-0 run and built a doubledigit lead by the 10-minute mark of the opening half. By the intermission, the Mountaineers’ lead swelled to 27 points. West Virginia actually didn’t shoot particularly well in the opening period, shooting just 40 percent, but made up the difference with its best rebounding half of the season to date. The Mountaineers out-rebounded the Greyhounds 34-7 in the first half alone, including a staggering 17-0 margin on the offensive

glass. Previously, West Virginia had a season-high 17 offensive rebounds. The Mountaineers finished the game with 62 total rebounds, including 29 offensive boards. “They were by far the toughest and best rebounding team we’re probably going to play this year,” Smith said. “(I’m really disappointed in our effort in the first half. Just didn’t’ rebound the ball well. When you get beat 62-22 on the rebounds, it’s going to be embarrassing.” The win extends the Mountaineers’ record at home this season to 5-0. West Virginia has now

won 51 of its last 52 contests against non-conference opponents at home. The Mountaineers (6-2) are also now 2-0 all-time against the Greyhounds (5-2). Loyola Maryland’s Dylon Cormier came into the game averaging over 28 points per contest but was held to just 11 points, his lowest output of the season. “I thought we had some pretty good looks,” Smith said. “Dylon (Cormier) only took seven shots. He was 4 for 7. He’s averaging 28 points and only took seven shots in 32 minutes of action. He’s got to get more shots than that.”

West Virginia will play only its second true road game of the season in Thursday against Missouri in the annual Big 12/ SEC Challenge, but despite notching the biggest margin of victory at WVU since 2007, head coach Bob Huggins still sees a lot of room for improvement within his team. “There are so many things we have to get better at,” Huggins said. “I hope this is a start to that. Honestly, we’re supposed to win these, right? We’re better than a year ago, but we’re not entirely where we need to be at this point.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia gets victories over Virginia, Youngstown State by kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia women’s basketball team has won their last five games and five of its six to start out the season. Three lady Mountaineers scored in double figures en route to a 68-58 victory over Virginia on Nov. 24. Despite a late rally by the Cavaliers, the Mountaineers went on a 13-0 run and took a 62-48 lead to put the game out of reach. WVU shot 40.4 percent from the field, while Virginia shot 34.4 percent. The Mountaineers made seven 3-pointers and 15 free throws. “I’m glad we got the win,” said head coach Mike Carey. “It’s a great win for us.” S o p h o m o re g u a rd Bria Holmes led all players with a career-high 19

points. She shot 7-for-12 from the field, including three 3-pointers. Senior center Asya Bussie scored 12 of her 14 points in the second half and grabbed 10 rebounds. Junior Crystal Leary grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and helped the Mountaineers earn a 4644 rebounding edge over UVA. West Virginia also held the assist advantage (17-13) behind Linda Stepney and Averee Fields with five and four assists, respectively. “We got the ball to Asya, and (she) was really able to help us down the stretch,” Carey said. “Crystal Leary came in and did a great job for us, too – 12 rebounds, and we needed her energy off the bench. Asya Bussie was the difference in the game.” Th e Mou nt a i n e e r s defeated Youngstown State 85-58 Saturday to

improve to 5-1 on the season. For the second straight game, Holmes matched a career-high 19 points. She got 4-of-5 from the free throw line, dished out three assists and blocked two shots. Behind Holmes, two o t h e r Mo u n t a i n e e r s scored in double figures with 17 points from Christal Caldwell and 14 from senior guard Taylor Palmer in 19 minutes off the bench. Th e Mou nt a i n e e r s scored 22 points off of 14 Penguin turnovers. For the second straight game, Leary led the team in rebounding with nine boards. Senior forward Jess Harlee grabbed seven rebounds, helping the Mountaineers earn a 42-37 edge. Youngstown State is now 1-4 on the season. WVU shot 48.6 percent in the opening half

and closed the game at 50 percent, including nine 3-pointers. Youngstown State shot 78 percent from the free throw line (15-for-19), while the Mountaineers made 12-of-18 attempts (66.7 percent) for the game. WVU is off to the best start since starting 16-0 in the 2010-2011 season. The lady Mountaineers return home for a 7 p.m. matchup with Coppin State Tuesday at the WVU Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Sophomore guard Bria Holmes goes for a layup in West Virginia’s home opener against Ohio State earlier this season.

Mountaineers look to keep hot hand against Coppin State by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

After dropping the first game of the season 70-61 to Ohio State, West Virginia women’s basketball head coach Mike Carey has his group playing inspired basketball. Following the loss to the Buckeyes, Carey has seen his team rattle off five straight wins. His team will look to extend that streak as they welcome Coppin State to the WVU Coliseum tonight. West Virginia (5-1) is coming into tonight’s game against the Eagles following a 85-58 road victory over Youngstown State Saturday. In the game against Youngstown State, sophomore guard Bria Holmes matched a career-best 19 points. Holmes drained three shots from behind the arc, shot 4-5 from the free throw line, gave out three assists

and put up two blocks in the win. Holmes is now the second leading scorer on the team behind senior center Asya Bussie. After a sluggish start against Ohio State, Bussie seems to have found her game again. In the fivegame span, Bussie has averaged a team-high in 16.2 points per game, 8.2 rebounds and 28 minutes. Senior guard Christal Caldwell rounds out the Mountaineers’ top three scorers with 13.2 points per game. The Eagles, coached by Derek Brown, are 2-3 this season with wins over UMBC and Cheyney. Brown’s 2013 campaign will be his 12th full season with Coppin State. Under Brown’s guidance, the Eagles have made trips to the NCAA Tournament in 2005, 2006 and most recently in 2008. While Carey has done a good job getting his team back on track, he now has

to find a way to slow down Coppin State’s small forward Kyra Coleman. The 5-foot-10 Virginia native has scored 19 points twice this season. Senior point guard Ashlee Craig is second in scoring on the team. Craig dropped a season-high 20 points in a loss to Robert Morris Nov. 17. Coppin State will ride into Morgantown coming off a close 71-69 win over Virginia Union. In the final 0.3 seconds of the game Saturday, power forward Larissa Carter drained a pair of free throws to cap off the Eagles’ comeback. Carter’s free throws helped her team stay perfect at home this season. Tonight’s game will air live at 7 on http://www. WVUsports.com and the Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG will carry the game. In Morgantown, the game will air live on 100.9 WSZT-FM.

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Senior guard Christal Caldwell leads a fast break in a home game against Ohio State.

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WVU finishes ninth in Navy Classic, set for Hoosier Duals by nayef alabduljabbar sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia wrestling team finished in ninth place at the Navy Classic after scoring 61.5 points. Sophomore Bubba Scheffel (174 lbs.) and senior Nathan Pennesi (133 lbs.) were the top performers, finishing second in their respective weight classes. “I felt we showed some signs of not recovering from last weekend’s extended trip,” said head coach Craig Turnbull. “We were not as sharp as we were in Iowa, but I thought we still had some

good performances.” Scheffel lost the final after he won four-straight bouts in the 174-pound competition. His total pins are 11 on the season after starting the tournament with back-to-back pins, which ties Brandon Lauer’s 2003 record for pins per season. He beat Richard McDonald of Brown 6-4 in the quarterfinals and then shut out Princeton’s Brett Harner 6-4 in a win by decision. In the final, he lost to Citadel’s Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (No. 17) by decision, 5-2, after being brought to the mat twice in the first period and scoring two escape points.

Pennesi beat Bucknell’s Grimaldi Gonzalez 8-1 following a first-round bye, shut out Christopher Perez of Princeton in the quarterfinals 9-0 in a major decision win and then made it to the finals after defeating Brown’s Anthony Finocchiaro 6-4. He faced Wisconsin’s Tyler Graff (ranked No. 2 by InterMat), giving up two takedowns in the first period. Graff won 16-4 in the title match, handing Pennesi his first loss of the season. Senior Mac Mancuso finished sixth in the 184-pound competition. After a first-round bye, he won his match against Cit-

adel’s John Duane 12-2 in a major decision before being booted out of contention by Sam Wheeler of Kent State. In the consolation bracket, Mancuso beat Stout Watson of Navy 3-1 before withdrawing at sixth place. Heavyweight sophomore A.J. Vizcarrondo became the fourth to place among the Mountaineers after a sixth place finish in his bracket. He lost to Wisconsin’s Connor Medbery 7-3 in the quarterfinals, but won three bouts in the consolation brackets to make it to the fifth place match. Vizcarrondo took Na-

vy’s Colynn Cook to two overtime periods in his final match after a 1-1 tie, but Cook scored a reversal to win the bout. Freshman Cory Stainbrook (125 lbs.), junior Gage Swartz (133 lbs.) and senior Colin Johnston (141 lbs.) also placed in the third round, totaling seven Mountaineers to reach the quarterfinals. Johnston’s 10-bout win streak ended in a loss of 7-2 to Kent State’s Tyler Small. Wisconsin (No. 24) won the tournament, tallying 164 points, followed by Navy with 106.5. Princeton placed third with 101.5 points, Kent State

was fourth with 95.5 and Chattanooga at fifth scoring 93 points. “Overall, we gained a lot of value with a strong tournament,” Turnbull said. “We got a lot of matches in for a lot of guys, which brings excitement back in the room. “We look forward to recovering over Thanksgiving heading into the Hoosier Duals.” West Virginia heads to Indiana to take part of the Hoosier Duals this weekend, wrestling Drexel, VMI and SIUE Saturday and Indiana and Northern Colorado Sunday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia falls to Virginia Tech in NCAA Tournament by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

A Virginia Tech goal 60 minutes into the NCAA tournament second round spelled the end to the West Virginia women’s soccer team’s season Nov. 22. The Hokies defeated the Mountaineers 1-0 in Blacksburg. Top-seeded Virginia Tech hosted the Mountaineers at Thompson Field for the postseason clash. Tech forward Murielle Tiernan scored her 10th goal of the season at the one-hour mark to put the Hokies on top. Tiernan received a ball sent into the box past the efforts of WVU goalkeeper Sara Keane for the game winner. “We just wanted to disrupt Virginia Tech as best we could,” said head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “We had a lot of respect for them coming into the match, and we just tried to compress them where we could.” The goal was the first Keane and the Mountain-

eers had conceded in more than 400 minutes of play. The last goal scored on the team came in the regular season finale against Texas Tech. West Virginia didn’t have a lot of chances on the night, recording just five total shots and only one on-goal. Senior forward Frances Silva was held incheck by the Hokie defense as she was held without a single attempted shot. Virginia Tech held an 8-5 advantage in shots but could only gather two shots on-goal against West Virginia in the victory. The win improved Tech’s record to 18-4-2, while WVU’s season concluded at 16-4-3. “I told this team at the end of the match that we’ve accomplished so much this season,” Izzo-Brown said. “It was what we overcame that was more important.” The Mountaineers played without key pieces to the lineup all season long and continued to find new ways to win games. West Virginia lost another player in the NCAA sec-

ond-round in freshman midfielder Ashley Lawrence. The Big 12 Newcomer first-team player was hurt just 12 minutes into the contest and didn’t return. “Losing (Lawrence) was a big change for us,” IzzoBrown said. “Obviously she was very effective. We’ve been learning how to win without different players, but we just couldn’t do that as quickly as we would have liked tonight.” The loss ended the incredible careers of Keane and Silva. The two leaders of the team stepped up in a big way throughout this very difficult but successful season. Keane finishes third in program history with 27 career shutouts, while Silva ends her career as the program’s fourthbest goal scorer (38) and point producer (98). “The character the players displayed and who stepped up as leaders is what we will build off of and go forward with,” Izzo-Brown said. “This team dealt with a lot this

year, and I’m very proud of them. I’ve been in the business for over 20 years, and this team will go down in the record book and in my heart for its resiliency.” Virginia Tech is currently in the NCAA Women’s College Cup where it meets Florida State Friday night in the national semifinals. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia falls to Iowa State, ends season 4-8

Wide receiver Daikiel Shorts attempts to bring in a pass. Shorts wasn’t able to get into the end zone on fourth down and Iowa State defeated West Virginia 52-44 in triple overtime Saturday.

by connor murray associate sports editor @connorkmurray

The old familiar script was played out to perfection by West Virginia in its 52-44 loss in triple overtime to Iowa State Saturday night at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. Despite holding a 31-7 lead early in the second quarter, the Mountaineers snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and brought their final record to 4-8, as a season that seemed to drag on came to a merciful end. “Obviously (it was) a disappointing end to the game. (It was) a disap-

pointing end to a disappointing season,” said West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen. “I thought we tried. I thought we cared. We went out there and just didn’t finish the game.” Despite moving the ball with ease for most of the game and racking up 568 total yards of offense, West Virginia turned the ball over four times, giving Iowa State multiple opportunities to get back in the game. “Bottom line, you can’t turn the ball over like we did and win. We knew what we were going to be getting with (Iowa State). They’re no different than us. They’ve played with

tremendous effort all year,” Holgorsen said. “Much like us, they just haven’t been able to make enough plays to win games. Today they made more than we did.” The most critical of the four turnovers came when running back Wendell Smallwood tried to reach the ball over the goal line and fumbled. Had Smallwood crossed the plane of the goal line, West Virginia would have taken a 38-14 lead. As fate would have it, Iowa State recovered the fumble, went on a 99-yard touchdown drive to bring the score to 31-21 and completely seized the momentum of the game. “You’re playing with

a bunch of kids who just don’t have a whole bunch of playing experience under their belt there in the second half,” said defensive coordinator Keith Patterson. “Then, when something like that happens, it lets doubt creep into your mind. That, ‘Oh boy, here we go again.’ That’s the look that I saw on their faces.” Although this has been a historically bad season for West Virginia, Patterson said he isn’t feeling any relief that the year has come to an end. “You don’t ever want to wish time by. That’s not fair to the seniors. You want to fight and scratch and win

that game today for those seniors. (We) wanted to send them out (as) winners knowing that they didn’t have the chance to go to a bowl game,” Patterson said. “We made some progress (this season), but we’ve still got a long way to go. We did some good things this year but not enough. We’ve got to become more consistent in doing good things.” One consistently good thing for West Virginia this season was the play of running back Charles Sims. Sims carried the ball 24 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns Saturday and became the first West

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Virginia running back since 2009 to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in a season. “The kid has played pretty consistently all year. It’s good for him to have a good game, but obviously it’s bittersweet,” said offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson. Although Sims’ collegiate career is now over, the dynamic running back will likely have an opportunity to prove himself on the next level in the NFL. “He’s a tremendous football player that’s going to be playing for a while. (I’m) glad we had him for a year,” Holgorsen said. connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineers wrap up season with win at Buffalo by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The 2013 season was a season of firsts for the West Virginia volleyball team. Head coach Jill Kramer guided her team to the

best start in program history (10-0), took down the first Big 12 opponent in program history and recorded the most wins since 1991 – all with one senior and a handful of special sophomores. With two more years left to grow with this team,

Kramer believes this season is just the beginning of things to come. “One of the great things about being a part of this program is that it will continue to have a lot of firsts,” Kramer said. “We’re always looking forward to more and more firsts.”

The future does look bright for West Virginia volleyball. Almost every sophomore that started this season improved in some aspect. In her 2012 campaign, sophomore Brittany Sample dished out 960 assists for an average of 8.89 per

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set. In her second year under Kramer’s system, Sample raised her average to 10.34 and surpassed 1,100 assists. Outside hitters Hannah Sackett and Nikki Attea both improved in the hurry-up offense WVU features. Sackett raised her kills-per-set average from 2.54 in her freshman year to 2.89, while Attea bumped her average up to 2.34. “Our improvement this year is 100 percent on the team. They are committed to pursuing excellence, and our staff is committed to giving them all of the tools they need to do so,” Kramer said. “The time and effort they put into their spring and summer workouts gave us a tremendous foundation to build on. “We are just getting started with this young group. I have so much faith in them and all we can accomplish together.” Even with improvement from returning players, the Mountaineers received the most offensive help from a new face. Freshman outside hitter Jordan Anderson became the staple for the West Virginia offense. Kramer even tweaked her offense to fit Anderson. Kramer developed an offense to set Anderson up for a kill while she was positioned in the back line, which gave the opposing defense a unique look. The new offense and Anderson’s talent led her to become the Mountaineers’ leader in both kills and kills-per-set in her first season. Her 11 double-doubles on the season were also a team-high. West Virginia hit the road one last time to take on Buffalo Saturday for the 2013 season finale. The Mountaineers ended their season with a 3-0 sweep of the Bulls (25-23, 25-23, 25-21). The Bulls were the 11th team swept by WVU this season.

Anderson finished her freshman season by leading all players with 17 kills while only committing two errors for a .429 hitting clip. Sample’s 14 assists in the first set helped overcome a 20-16 deficit. Down by four, WVU claimed the final 12 points to take the first game 25-23. “(Brittany) Sample did a great job of spreading the offense out and giving everybody good looks,” Kramer said. “There were a couple of times throughout the match that our passing broke down a bit, but she continued to keep us in tempo.” UB opened the second set up with a 4-0 run before West Virginia responded and took a 15-10 lead in the middle of the set. Despite a late comeback, Anderson’s offensive efforts helped clinch the second set, 25-23. The third set featured 10 ties and four lead changes and was even tied at 21-21 late in the set. WVU was able to break the tie and score the final four points of the match. Klein’s final kill against the Bulls completed the sweep and the 2013 season. Gulick chipped in nine digs in her final match as a Mountaineer. West Virginia ended its 2013 season with five conference wins to finish No. 6 inside the Big 12 Conference. Four teams from the Big 12 were selected to compete in the 2013 NCAA Divison I Women’s Volleyball Championship field. Along with No. 1 Texas, the Kansas Jayhawks earned a No. 14 seed, while Iowa State and Oklahoma all joined the postseason event. After a well-deserved break, Kramer and her team will begin preparations for their 2014 spring season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu