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SGA talks changes to GEC By Sam Bosserman staff writer @DAILYATHENAEUM

The West Virginia University Student Government Association presented its annual Student Organization of The Year award to the Society of Women Engineers at Wednesday’s regular meeting. In addition to receiving $500, the organization will have its name placed on a plaque inside of the student

organizations office. BOG Vice-Chair John Williams said SWE was very deserving of the award, and he was impressed by their outreach to younger age groups. “I was in support of them from the beginning mainly because of their dual ability to not only help students at WVU with professional development, but secondly their involvement with young people,” Williams said. “They had an eighth grade day, and they were in-

volved with Girl Scouts. “In engineering, I think a lot of people think of it as a major of mostly men, but when you are encouraging young women to get involved in engineering, that bit of equality inclusion is a beautiful thing.” Williams said SGA’s outreach to student organizations goes beyond handing out awards, and its impact can be seen through grant approval to help these groups with expenditures.

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Students who are active social media users may have an upper hand when it comes to finding a dream job or internship. Websites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn give students who are searching for jobs a chance to go outside of traditional routes for finding a job. Sarah Glenn, the assistant director of employer relations with the West Virginia University Career Services Center, said students need to be aware of what they are putting out that potential employers could see. “Students need to have a very professional and clean social media presence,” Glenn said. “Be very cautious about the pictures you post, the content of your status updates and even the pages you like. Students can do what they want with their own time, but if they are going to use social media to find jobs, they need to be (aware) of this.” Glenn said being professional is not enough when it comes to looking for a job or internship. “In addition to being professional, they must be proactive with what they are putting out there,” Glenn said. “(Do) not just have a Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, but also be on LinkedIn, a professional social media website.” LinkedIn can serve much like a living online resume for students. They can go into detail about internships, previous jobs and study abroad programs. On LinkedIn, students are able to connect with alumni, employers and companies they may be interested in working for. Glenn said many companies go through LinkedIn profiles to see if candidates meet the requirements for their positions. Reaching out to companies through social media

is another way to advance your search options. Many companies not only have a general page, but they also have campus recruitment pages, as well. Glenn said it is important for students who are looking into jobs involving social media to have a large number of friends or followers, and they must update their accounts frequently. Cara Wood, a sophomore strategic communications student, works as an intern for The Celebrity Cafe. She posts jobs on social media but said she feels it has also made the job search harder in a way. “It’s hard because now through social media people can talk about not liking a job or giving a place bad reviews just because they don’t like working for them,” Wood said. “Then it is hard because when you think you got a great job, you look at reviews and get doubts about it.” Wood said to be careful with emotional posts. “As hard as it is, never post about a boss,” she said. “Keep it to yourself, because you never know who is going to see it.” Ryan Petrovich, a junior television journalism student, found a summer internship through a tweet sent out by Eric Minor, the director of Student Careers and Opportunities in the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. Petrovich worked as an intern for WV Illustrated, where he covered athletic teams at WVU. He said social media was a great tool for him and can be for all students. “I think it can help immensely. If other students are like myself then they’re constantly checking their Twitter, Facebook and what not,” Petrovich said. “They’re more likely to come across opportunities on there because that’s where they spend time. I would’ve never known about WV Illustrated had I not seen a tweet.” He said with so many

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tial changes are still in the exploratory phase, and ideas are still being considered by many different constituency groups. “As far as when the BOG is going to take it on, it’s still kind of a concept that’s being vetted,” Campione said. According to Campione, the changes discussed would reduce the amount of GEC credits required by three to six. The changes would also reduce the number of ob-

jectives students must fulfill when choosing GEC classes from nine to seven. “By shrinking the (number of objectives), you’ll have more classes offered in each one,” Campione said. “Students will have more flexibility to take classes on subjects they want to learn more about.” Under the changes, students would be required to take one class from each ob-

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Social media helps WVU students in search of jobs, internships BY Alexis Randolph

“I think SGA is an important entity because groups that come for grants year after year start to count on what we are able to give them,” he said. “If you’re in a student org and have never come for grant money, come on by.” SGA President Ryan Campione announced the University’s institutional BOG was now looking into changing General Education Curriculum requirements. Campione said any poten-

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Marlon Brando, a 5-year-old Australian Labradoodle, is West Virginia University’s Engineering Learning Center’s new furry friend. Brando provides comfort and support to freshman engineering students in the Engineering Learning Center.

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College of Engineering receives furry friend to relieve stress By LAURA hAIGHT sTAFF wRITER @dAILYaTHENAEUM

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources has welcomed their newest employee, Marlon Brando, who is affectionately known as “Brando.” Brando is a 5-year-old Australian Labradoodle who works as a therapy dog for the Engineering Learning Center. Michelle Poland, an academic success program coordinator, said she thought of the idea to get a therapy dog after a coworker brought her dogs in for Halloween. “Everybody started smiling,” Poland said. “I thought, ‘Why are we not connecting really upset kids and the idea that we could make them smile with a dog?’ I knew (the Carruth Cen-

ter) got a dog, and I said, ‘OK, let’s get a dog.’” Brando was donated to the college through the Hearts of Gold nonprofit organization. He was originally trained as a service dog, but his temperament was better suited as a therapy dog. Brando hangs out in the Learning Center and provides emotional support for students go there to study. The students who frequent the Center are normally freshmen who are required to visit as part of their curriculum. “There’s the transition from high school to college, (and) Brando’s here to help that,” Poland said. “I saw a need with freshmen and turned it into what can we do to help them.” Poland said it was her motherly instinct that urged her to bring a therapy dog to the center. Poland is Bran-

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do’s sole owner, which means she takes care of him and pays for all of his expenses. “It’s the right thing to do to care for students – not just their grades but them,” she said. Weighing in at 65 pounds, Brando is a large dog, but many students have warmed up to him and have even bought him treats. “He’s so sweet that he’s not really intimidating,” Poland said. “He’s a little big, but if you get over the size factor, he’s just the sweetest thing.” Poland said Brando is helping the first-year engineering students interact with upperclassmen, and professors come to the Learning Center to visit Brando too. “Our freshmen are getting to see people they normally wouldn’t get to

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Festival of Ideas lecturer to talk ‘monumental works By Hannah Wigal Staff WRiter @DailyAthenaeum

The David C. Hardesty Jr. Festival of Ideas will conclude for the 2013-14 academic year with lecturer Robert Edsel at the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre in the Creative Arts Center from 7:30-9 p.m. While Edsel lived in Florence, Italy, he developed an interest in art and architecture, which turned into a passion to uncover the stories of the men who

saved the world’s greatest art and treasures during World War II. Edsel was curious about how monumental works of art such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” survived destruction and theft after the war. Edsel will discuss his three nonfiction books, which explore the history of the Monuments Men, including “Rescuing Da Vinci,” “The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest

Treasure Hunt in History” and “Saving Italy: The Race to Rescue a Nation’s Treasures from the Nazis.” “This is important because it’s an interesting topic he covers, and it’s a new perspective that most do not know of,” said Liz Dickinson, an editor and writer for the office of University Events. “He’s one of the people that help bring this to modern eyes, and it is great that the public can come hear new information.” Edsel researched the

surviving monuments and works of art, and he has told the stories of the Monuments Men since 2001. “This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in history and art to come out and hear a very educated and wellspoken person talk about his passion,” Dickinson said. Edsel founded the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art, and its mission is to preserve the legacy of the men and women who served in

the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives during WWII. The Monuments Men Foundation was one of 10 recipients of the 2007 National Humanities Medal, which is the highest honor in the United States for excellence in the humanities. The award honors groups and individuals whose work deepened the nation’s understanding of the humanities, broadened citizens’ engagement with the humanities or helped preserve and expand Americans’ access to

important resources in the humanities. In April 2008, Edsel received the President’s Call to Service Award, which recognizes individuals for their commitment to strengthening the nation and for making a difference through volunteer service. For more information about Edsel and the Festival of Ideas, visit http:// festivalofideas.wvu.edu/ archive/robert_edsel.

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follows her around all day and will greet students he recognizes. “He’s starting to show that loyalty to people who work here or students who come here often,” she said. “He has a strong sense of loyalty and unconditional love.” Poland said Brando gets excited every morning when she puts his vest on and they get in the car to come to work. “To him, work is not a terrible word. Work is exciting,” Poland said. “Work means 100 people petting him, and he’s happy with that.” The week before finals, Brando will make appearances on the Downtown Campus and in Towers to reach out to students in other majors. For more information on Brando, follow him on Twitter @WVUDogFather.

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Derek White, a junior computer science student, visits the Engineering Learning Center before class to pet Brando.

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Continued from page 1 students on social media, they are more likely to look there than on other platforms. While it can be a great tool, Petrovich said students still need to be cau t i ou s w i t h t h e i r posts. “You just have to be careful. If you have a second thought about sending a tweet that might not

go over well if your future boss saw it, then it is probably not a good idea,” he said. “Have fun though. Twitter is supposed to be entertaining.” For more information and job opportunities, visit the Career Services Center’s LinkedIn page at http://linkedin. c o m / g ro u p s / W V U - Ca r e e r-S e r v i c e s - C e n t e rNetworking-2840017/ about. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 jective and then would get to choose two additional classes of their preference. Students would still be required to take both English 101 and 102. Campione said the changes would represent the beginning of a broader plan to redesign educational structure at the University. “This is just the beginning

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in setting a different path in which we can instruct students,” Campione said. Campione said he welcomed student feedback on the topic, and those with opinions should not hesitate to reach out to him or President-Elect Chris Nyden. The regular SGA meeting represented the last time the administration of President Campione would officially meet. Many bittersweet speeches were given by those on the BOG, with most focusing on what they

see until they get into their major,” she said. Poland said Brando serves as a reality check to students who are stressing about their classes. She said she looked outside her office one day to see a group of students laying on the ground with Brando and playing with him. “That’s a 10-minute break where they can come and hang out and get unconditional love from somebody and realize that it’s just a class or quiz,” she said. “(They realize) there are much more things going on in the world.” Brando has a long resume of working in hospitals, nursing homes and prisons, but now he is pledging his loyalty to Poland and the students in the Center. Poland said Brando had accomplished. BOG member George Capel said he thought this year’s SGA had done quite a lot for the student body. “With the idea of the revolution, I honestly do feel that this administration has seen some of the most change SGA has ever seen in a single year,” Capel said. “There’s something about this administration that we really believed in what we were doing, and I think that shows in what we accomplished.”

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Capel said he looked forward to seeing what the incoming administration would do, wishing them the best of luck. “I think we are going to keep seeing change, and SGA is going to expand its impact on the community,” Capel said. ““I think that these governors believe in it just as much as we did, and I hope they can accomplish more than we could have imagined.” danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Planes renew attempt to get 122 floating objects KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — More satellite images have given searchers the latest clues in the hunt for the downed Malaysian jetliner, as planes flew out of Australia on Thursday trying to spot 122 objects seen floating in the turbulent Indian Ocean where officials believe the missing passenger jet may have crashed. Almost two-thirds of the 239 people who died on the flight were from China, and the first search plane in the air was a Chinese Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft. In total, 11 planes and five ships are set to scour a search area 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) southwest of Perth on Australia’s western coast, but the Australian Maritime Safety Authority cautioned that weather was expected to deteriorate later Thursday. Nineteen days into the mystery of Flight 370 that vanished early March 8 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, the discovery of the objects that ranged in size from 1 meter (3 feet) to 23 meters (75 feet) offered “the most credible lead that we have,” a top Malaysian official said Wednesday. A search Wednesday for the objects – seen by a French satellite – was unsuccessful, echoing the frustration of earlier sweeps that failed to zero in on three objects seen by satellites in recent days. With the search in motion, Malaysian officials again sought to assuage the angry relatives of the flight’s 153 Chinese passengers. But Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein also expressed exasperation, pointedly saying Chinese families “must also understand that we in Malaysia also lost our loved ones,” as did “so many other nations.” The latest satellite images, captured Sunday and relayed by French-based Airbus Defense and Space, are the first to suggest a debris field from the plane, rather than just isolated objects. The items were spotted in roughly the same area as other objects previously seen by Australian and Chi-

nese satellites. At a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, Hishammuddin said some of them “appeared to be bright, possibly indicating solid materials.” But experts cautioned that the area’s frequent high seas and bad weather and its distance from land complicated an already-trying search. “This is a really rough piece of ocean, which is going to be a terrific issue,” said Kerry Sieh, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore. “I worry that people carrying out the rescue mission are going to get into trouble.” Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said Thursday’s search was split into two areas totaling 78,000 square kilometers (30,000 square miles). Planes and ships from the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand are involved in the hunt, hoping to find even a single piece of the jet that could offer tangible evidence of a crash and provide clues to the location of the wreckage. Malaysia said Monday that an analysis of the final known satellite signals from the plane showed that it had gone down in the sea, with no survivors. That data greatly reduced the search zone to an area estimated at 1.6 million square kilometers (622,000 square miles), about the size of Alaska. “We’re throwing everything we have at this search,” Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Nine Network television. “This is about the most inaccessible spot imaginable. It’s thousands of kilometers from anywhere,” he later told Seven Network television. Malaysia has been criticized over its handling of one of the most perplexing mysteries in aviation history. Much of the most strident criticism has come from relatives of the Chinese passengers, some of whom expressed outrage that Ma-

In this photo, Flight Engineer Ron Day, right, on board a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion, searches for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean. A French satellite scanning the Indian Ocean for remnants of the missing jetliner found a possible plane debris field containing 122 objects, a top Malaysian official said Wednesday, calling it “the most credible lead that we have.” laysia essentially declared their loved ones dead without recovering a single piece of wreckage. At a hotel banquet room in Beijing on Wednesday, a delegation of Malaysian government and airline officials explained what they knew to the relatives. They were met with skepticism and even ridicule by some of the 100 people in the audience, who questioned how investigators could have concluded the direction and speed of the plane. One man later said he wanted to pummel everyone in the Malaysian delegation. “We still have hope, but it is tiny, tiny,” said Ma Xuemei, whose niece was on the flight. “All the information has been confusing and unreliable.”

China dispatched a special envoy to Kuala Lumpur, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui, who met Prime Minister Najib Razak. China’s support for families is likely why authorities – normally wary of any spontaneous demonstrations that could undermine social stability – permitted a rare protest Tuesday outside the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing. Relatives chanted slogans, threw water bottles and briefly tussled with police who kept them from a swarm of journalists. Meanwhile, a U.S.-based law firm filed court documents that often precede a lawsuit on behalf of a relative of an Indonesian-born passenger. The filing in Chicago asked a judge to order Malaysia Airlines and Chi-

cago-based Boeing Co. to turn over documents related to the possibility that “negligence” caused the Boeing 777 to crash, including any documentation about the chances of “fatal depressurization” in the cockpit. Though officials believe they know roughly where the plane is, they don’t know why it disappeared shortly after takeoff. Investigators have ruled out nothing – including mechanical or electrical failure, hijacking, sabotage, terrorism or issues related to the mental health of the pilots or someone else on board. And finding the wreckage and the plane’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders is a major challenge. It took two years to find the black box from Air France Flight

447, which went down in the Atlantic Ocean on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in 2009, and searchers knew within days where that crash site was. The batteries on the recorders’ “pingers” are designed to last 30 days. After that, the pings begin to fade in the same way that a flashlight with failing batteries begins to dim, said Chuck Schofield of Dukane Seacom Inc., a company that has provided Malaysia Airlines with pingers in the past. Schofield said the fading pings might last five days before the battery dies. If a general area is pinpointed for the wreckage, experts says depths will area range from 3,000 to 4,500 meters (10,000 to 15,000 feet).

Missing plane ‘black box’ chirps gone by mid-April Equipment inside two nearly indestructible boxes aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines plane recorded critical information that would help investigators reconstruct what went wrong. The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have beacons that are sending out “pings” which searchers could track back to the main wreckage. But the batteries run out in about two weeks. Satellite images show debris floating in the southern Indian Ocean, but search crews still have not confirmed it is from the plane. If they can do that, searchers will calculate where the bulk of the plane may have come to rest on the sea floor – and then go to that area and start listening for the pings. ORANGE, NOT BLACK They’re commonly called black boxes, but the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder are actually orange — so they can be more easily seen. The data recorder logs performance and other metrics, including speed, altitude and direction. In all, it can keep 1,000 different measurements, giv-

ing investigators a rich cache of information. Those measurements cover the 25 hours prior to a crash. The voice recorder captures two hours of sound from several microphones in the cockpit. It runs on a continuous loop, so audio from the critical moments during which the plane diverted west from its MalaysiaChina route – about seven hours before it is believed to have crashed – have been erased. RACING TIME Each recorder has its own beacon, bolted to the box’s outside, which once activated by water emits a chirp every second. The chirp can’t be heard by the naked ear – it requires special equipment to detect. A beacon’s battery is designed to last 30 days. Once that month is up, the pings begin to fade in the same way that a flashlight with failing batteries begins to dim. According to Chuck Schofield of Dukane Seacom Inc., a company which has sold pingers to Malaysia Airlines, the batteries might “reliably” give five extra days before dying. The specific length depends on factors including mainte-

nance and temperature (batteries like cold better than hot). Authorities believe the plane crashed March 8. So the pingers would begin to fade around April 7, and could go silent around April 12. WHY JUST A MONTH? After the crash of an Air France flight in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009, searchers did not locate the black boxes for nearly two years. Aviation regulators began a push to extend battery life, and the European Aviation Safety Agency will require a 90-day pinger starting next year. Several years later, a second regulatory change kicks in – a much larger pinger must be added to the structure of the airframe. That would give searchers a second signal to track, one that can be detected up to eight miles (13 kilometers) away (the black box pingers have a range of about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers)). STRONG BACK, STRONG MIND The data and voice recorders are tough. Honeywell Aerospace made the boxes in the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.

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OPINION

Thursday March 27, 2014

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Mavericks owner warns NFL about excess, greed RYAN VAN BUREN COLUMNIST

Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is back in the national spotlight again. Cuban has made headlines throughout the past years racking up fines criticizing NBA officials, trying to get ownership of an MLB franchise and starring in ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. The latest antics come at the expense of America’s most profitable and popular sport – the National Football League. According to Forbes, Cuban was critical of the NFL expanding their television package and airing too many games on too many nights. “I’m just telling you; pigs get fat, (and) hogs get slaughtered,” Cuban said. “And they’re getting hoggy. Just watch. “When you try to take it too far, people turn the other way.” A lot of people don’t agree with Cuban for the simple reason the NFL is a $10 billion-a-year enterprise, and it’s only growing. Most Americans watch the NFL, and when games air on major networks, it’s easy money for the owners and major cable networks. Cuban understands

the NFL is going to continue to make money airing their games to a national audience, but he questions until when? Bob Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots acknowledges the NFL market can’t grow anymore in America, forcing them to target foreign markets. “We’ve pretty much tapped out the American (market),” Kraft said. “For our game to continue to grow and be special we have to expand our fan base, going to England and playing there and developing the game (made sense).” Kraft backs up everything Cuban has said about the owners of the NFL getting too greedy to make more and more money. Cuban noted how even the NBA, the league he’s an owner in, and every other major sport can’t compete with the NFL, so when does it get to the point where enough is enough? For the owners to go overseas to London it might make sense in dollars for them, but not one NFL fan is or will be excited about it. If my favorite team lost a home game to go play in England, I would be furious, and Cuban is saying if the NFL continues to move like this against their loyal fan base, they will tune out eventually. The move to London

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Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has made headlines recently for his negative comments about the NFL. is out of pure greed, and Cuban knows that’s the number one reason for a company’s downfall in this country. “When you’ve got a good thing, and you get greedy, it always ... turns on you,” he said. “That’s rule No. 1 of business.” It’s hard to argue against Cuban when it comes to business when you look at his resume. His brash and obnoxious personality gets under the skin of a lot of people, but when it comes to money, he’s not to be questioned. Cuban has some proof to back up his statements; according to Kevin Clark of The Wall Street Journal he noted that game attendance in 2012 had dropped 4.5 percent since 2007. Facts are facts, and the NFL has lost attendance due to the simple act of

greed. Most modern families can’t afford to bring their families to games, considering the cost of tickets, travel, parking, food and drinks, and it’s not getting fixed any time soon. I’m a diehard NFL fan and will watch for the rest of my life, but until the fans feel they’re being treated fairly and the players feel respected, the NFL could face a downward spiral of greed. In the upcoming years the NFL will continue to dominate American sports, but at what cost? It’s the jobs of the owners and Roger Goodell to fix their problem and hopefully prove people like Mark Cuban wrong, to keep fans and players happy and loyal across the country. dapersectives@mail.wvu.edu

In a movement that has struck the nation, West Virginia University could be following the trend to make changes to the General Education Curriculum, commonly known as the dreaded GECs. GEC classes consist of nine objectives that are designed to give students a well-balanced education, but more often than not, just cause a headache for students. The list of GEC-approved classes seems arbitrary and is more likely to hurt students than to help them. Students often choose the class that seems the easiest, even if they have no interest in the course topic. Because they are coming into the course with such low expectations, there is little the instructors can do to help the students learn or take interest. And with such a wide array of students from all majors and years, it’s difficult for instructors to design the course to be general enough to fulfill the requirements. Because students must take at least 36 hours of GEC courses to graduate, many must stick around for an extra semester or two to complete their degree. Obviously, the current system hardly benefits either side, and reform is sorely needed. But if other schools are any indication, the reform might not be in the right areas. Colorado, New York and Texas have been in hot water recently, where administrators have forced curriculum changes, ignoring the protests of the faculty members. They believe there is a need to streamline courses, make the transition easier for transfer students and improve academic success. One of the institutions under scrutiny is Alamo

Colleges, a five-campus district in Texas. According to the Chronicle for Higher Education, the administration is replacing one of their two core humanities courses with one on leadership that is based in part on “The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People” by Stephen Covey. Yes, those books we all see in the self-help section of the bookstore that somehow found their way onto each of our bookshelves at home. Alamo Colleges wanted to add this leadership course – intended to help students set goals and understand their learning styles – to the curriculum, not really caring what it replaced. So, a humanities course was phased out. Instead of reading Plato or Immanuel Kant – some of the most influential philosophers whose work can be difficult to read but offer invaluable insights – students will now be reading a book full of platitudes. Perhaps a better choice could have been a mix of both, to make difficult concepts more relatable. Instead, Alamo Colleges run the risk of not pushing their students to think critically and develop necessary cognitive skills to succeed in the professional world. As WVU makes plans to change its students’ core curriculum, they should keep in mind quality of education while also making sure they aren’t wasting their time and money. A well-rounded education is imperative for a successful learning experience at any academic institution. So, wouldn’t it make sense to tailor the curriculum to be more relevant to that major’s path of study? The ball is in your court, WVU. Let’s see what you’ve got. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Is the pen is mightier than the keyboard? MEGAN Patiry ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY

One of the math whizzes in our high school algebra class, Johnny B., was a maniac. Frequently the subject of intense student observation, he would mutter to himself at such a pace one couldn’t begin to understand the language, all while writing at a speed resembling the frantic gallop of a thoroughbred trapped in a pen. I tried to ignore him as best as I could, seeing as I genuinely liked our teacher and felt bad that he didn’t get the attention during class he deserved, but I’ll admit Johnny’s scribbling was a welcome distraction from math. Johnny always had his revenge on the laughing, staring class at the end of every week, however, when test grades were revealed. He was consistently in the top percentile; and to put that into perspective, the kid demanded a retest if he scored below a 98 percent. Everyone shrugged off his high scores, saying Johnny probably did nothing but study, but since my math skills were lacking, I decided to ask him for his secret. He told me he never studied outside of class, but simply copied down his notes twice. From that day forward, I was Johnny’s scribbler sidekick from across the room; and now, across state lines. While everyone in class is typing away on laptops and tablets, I’m writing furiously in my notebook, feeling like a caveman wielding an archaic pick and chisel. The results from doing this, however, have made a huge positive impact on my grades since that very first day. All muttering aside (it tends to lead to staring), it seems the concept of oldfashioned longhand has its place in a society ruled by

technology. Researchers in the 1970s began delving into the act of writing and the affect it has on the brain. During a study involving children and their memorization of abstract shapes, they found that the children who retraced the shapes with their fingers memorized them more efficiently than the children who just looked at the shapes. There have been several more studies since that time that highlight the link between writing by hand and better memorization and learning, such as the study conducted by researchers Anne Mangen, of the University of Stavanger in Norway, and JeanLuc Velay, a French neuroscientist, which show that “learning letters in an unfamiliar alphabet by hand rather than typing may lead to longer-term memories,” and “suggest that handwriting has unique cognitive properties that help to shape how children learn to read and write.” The study also suggests that the act of holding a pencil and shaping words connects with the motor area of the brain, creating a “motor memory,” and “making it easier to recall the information connected by the movement.” The fact that Johnny B. was copying down his notes twice was, in fact, instilling a motor memory into his brain, so he was more likely than the rest of us who just stared at the chalkboard to remember the steps to solving the problems on our tests. Once I began mimicking this, I didn’t become a whiz of any sort, but my test scores did improve, and I did feel a mental focus I had been lacking before I started writing down each step in the problems. John Paul Titlow, technology journalist in Philadelphia, speaks on this phenomenon via Readwrite. “I’ve long noticed that when I’m writing in a pa-

per journal, it mentally feels different than when I’m typing out my thoughts on a computer,” he said. The advent of technology has certainly made the process of writing by hand a lengthy one, as it is much quicker and more efficient to tap a few keys than to engage in shaping letters. However, Velay, the French neuroscientist in the above study, mentions that writing is essentially what has created technology. Citing studies by Jay David Bolter, professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Walter J. Ong, professor of English literature, she writes, “From using clay tablets and animal skins via the medieval manuscript and the ancient papyrus roll, to the mechanization of writing with the printing press and the current digitization, writers have always had to handle physical devices and then apply these to some substrate.” It would be foolish of us

as a civilization to not fully realize the effects writing has on not only our children’s development, but our development as adults and our journey through college. As more and more technology is involved in our learning process, the less writing we’re engaging in. For example, the law in Illinois does not require handwriting training and leaves it up to the districts to decide how it will be taught. Athough Mary Fergus, spokeswoman for the Illinois State Board of Education, said most of their schools take the time to teach longform, she also said that there has been a heightened focus on typing skills. Developmental and learning benefits aside, writing also increases productivity and focus, whereas typing and being “plugged in” can prove to be immensely distracting. As Chris Gayomali for Mental Floss wrote, “The

computer in front of you is a time-sucking portal to puppy videos and ex-boyfriend/girlfriend stalking.” Typing and doing work on a computer indeed offers plentiful ways to distract yourself and procrastinate, whereas a pen and paper only allow doodling as the biggest distraction. There are many apps that attempt to mimic the art of handwriting, such as Penultimate and iTrace, but many question this attempt. The whole idea behind writing is to form the connection between the brain and the motor skills of the hand, and while tracing letters on an iPhone may be better than simply tapping keys, its effect isn’t the same. Wendy Carlson, a handwriting expert and forensic document examiner, said in an interview that “if you are typing or texting, it’s a matter of punching and finger-moving.” “You are doing very little thinking because you are

not allowing your brain to form neural processes,” she said. While the advent of these various apps is a great attempt to bring handwriting and technology together, there is still more research to be done in order to discern whether, say, Johnny B., would have received the same benefits by writing with an app on his iPhone than actually writing with a pen and paper. Writing may be deemed inefficient or even obsolete in the years to come, but with 33 percent of individuals having difficulty reading their own handwriting, I think it’s safe to say it’s an area that should be of great concern. With our laptops, tablets and smartphones, many of us may scoff at the romantic notion of handwriting, labeling it an ancient and crazy pastime. Just remember, while students were scoffing at crazy Johnny B., he was scribbling to the top of his class.

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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you have the ability to energize others to accomplish their goals. You are more in tune with a personal matter than others had originally thought. They will see you take action that reflects this knowledge. If you are single, check out someone you meet with care, as some of the people you meet are not what they project themselves to be. Midsummer marks a period when this tendency might not be as prominent. If you are attached, you discover just how much fun you can have with your sweetie, as long as you can let go of certain issues. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You’ll be feisty and might want to push back, which could

cause someone to cop an attitude. You are on top of what is happening with a partner and others in general. You happen to be in a better position to see the big picture. Tonight: Around good music. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH A higher-up demands a lot of you, yet because you do deliver, you will succeed. Don’t allow someone else to undermine you simply because you lose sight of your main objective. Listen to your inner voice. Take gratitude in the manner in which it is meant. Tonight: Celebrate! GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHH Reach out for a new insight by asking questions that don’t make someone feel ill at ease. You could be surprised by what is going on below the surface. Weigh the pros and cons of

making a comment – it might not be worth the effort. Tonight: In the limelight. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Keep reaching out to someone you care about. Listen to news that surrounds a child or loved one carefully. You’ll have a lot of commitments, so you need to choose your priorities with care. You might have difficulty coming up with solutions. Tonight: Where the action is. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HH You could be more forthright with a situation than you have been in the past. Make a point of listening to a family member about what is happening. If you are not careful, you could become a bit difficult. Allow others to dominate. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH You might want to move in a new direction or change your speed when dealing with a personal matter. How you handle this issue could change your plans. Focus on completion rather than taking on anything new. Tonight: Start your weekend early. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH You might want to understand what is happening with a loved one. Know that you won’t get information by pushing this person. Remain open and relaxed. You are at your best when working with individuals rather than groups today. Tonight: As you like it. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHH Be more forthright and direct in your dealings. Honor a change of pace, and follow through on your long-de-

sired results. Keep conversations to yourself, especially one you have had recently, and you’ll gain a new perspective. Tonight: Let your hair down! SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH You could be in a situation that allows more give-and-take between others. You might laugh when you see how comical a situation is. There is no need to close down. You will say what you think some other time, when it is more appropriate. Tonight: Paint the town red. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HH You will find that you have an opportunity to make a difference by responding to someone’s inquiries. You might not even think that this person is being serious, but what he or she is indicating is what little knowledge he or she has. Tonight: A must

appearance. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Relate to others directly. You have the energy and wherewithal to find a resolution. Be clear about your choices, even when dealing with a very difficult person. You likely will want to understand more about a financial commitment. Tonight: Make it your treat. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HH In the daylight hours, you might want to play it low-key, as you will be gaining information about a potential legal matter or a situation that you want documented. As the sun sets, you might question the relevancy of this idea. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

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Metropolitan Pool Hall provides hang out spot, displays rich history BY NICK WESDOCK A&E WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

It’s 9 p.m. on a Tuesday night. Light snow falls on a rather quiet High Street. Meanwhile, off the street a small but lively crowd gathers in the Metropolitan Billiard Parlor. Owner Bill Bonfili sits at the end of the bar, in front of a fridge stocked with 55 different varieties of ice-cold, bottled beer. He looks out at his tables, silently observing as the sound of clinking pool balls and soft chatter fill the hall. The crowd of 14 people is average for a Tuesday night. By the weekend, however, not one of the nine pool tables or one billiard table will be open. “At about 8:30 or 9 p.m., this place is packed (on) Thursday, Friday and Saturday,” Bonfili said. “Get here early.” Beginning with the old marble staircase that leads from the street down to the pool hall, it is immediately evident there is something different about this place. Located at 371 High St., the pool hall is a hidden gem with as much history as the Metropolitan Theatre that sits above it. Jo h n C o m mu nt z i s opened the billiard parlor in 1924, the same year the theater was opened, although the two are not affiliated. In 1985, Bonfili’s father bought the hall from Benny Pileggi. Bonfili, who has lived in Morgantown his entire life, has been running the parlor ever since. Reminders of the hall’s

past can be seen all over the room. Old seats from the theater upstairs surround the front table. Sagging strings with circular brown beads – used to keep score – hang from the ceiling above each table. Flyers and posters hang on the walls, along with newspaper clippings of previous stories written about the place. Among the clippings and decorations, there is a “Wall of Fame,” which is a collage of patrons and customers, as well as special guests including several famous pool sharks who have visited and done exhibitions in the hall. Antique advertisements add to the character and old-fashioned atmosphere. In one corner, an original Anheuser-Busch Budweiser ad from the prohibition era, known as “Custer’s Last Fight,” hangs next to a CocaCola ad from the 1940s. Even the tables themselves are antiques. The tables are the same ones that Communtzis had in the hall when it opened almost 90 years ago, though the felt on each table is replaced once per year. Ben Clark, a senior chemical engineering student at West Virginia University, first heard about the Metropolitan Billiard Parlor from a friend while shooting pool at the Mountainlair. As a freshman and sophomore, Clark frequented the parlor but doesn’t get there as often these days. “I like the quality of the tables,” Clark said. “This one has tournament grade cloth on it, so it plays really nice and really fast. The tables are unique, and they’re

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Bill Bonfili, the owner of the Metropolitan Pool Hall, plays a round of pool Tuesday afternoon. The pool hall has been in his family for 28 years. old. They’ve got pretty cool designs, which adds a nice touch.” Bonfili still gets to shoot pool or play billiards every once in a while, as evidenced by his skills during a brief billiards demonstration. He plans to retire in four years and hopes to sell his historic parlor to someone who appreciates it as much as he does. One hour of table time at the Metropolitan Billiard Parlor will cost you just $6. You need only respect the list of rules that can be found hanging near each table. Some of the 17 items on the list are obvious and

could be applied to any other pool hall in the country – respect the equipment, no drinks on the tables, don’t jump the cue ball. However, many of the rules in the glossary are unique to Bonfili’s place – the women’s room is the men’s room with “the big door pulled shut.” Another rule states, “health food. not found here.” Perhaps the two most important rules are the first and the last. Rule No. 1 is: “Enjoy yourself,” and rule No. 17: “Final rule. (See rule No. 1).” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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The Metropolitan Pool Hall on High Street offers a location where you can play pool by the hour as well as have drinks and socialize with friends.

Spring cleaning allows for reorganization Enrique Iglesias releases ‘Sex and Love’ Nicole Curtin A&E WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

We are officially six days into spring, and we all know what that means – it’s time for later sunsets, baseball and spring cleaning. Spring cleaning may not seem like a ton of fun, but it can definitely help get your apartment in good shape before you move out or leave for the summer, and it gives you a chance to reorganize your belongings. Starting with the basics, you definitely need to tackle your room. Depending on how many papers you have stuffed in your desk and how big the pile of dirty clothes you have been avoiding for months is, you might need to bring in some reinforcements. The easiest way to get that mound of laundry done is to actually start it and keep it going while you continue to clean up. Be sure to throw in your sheets and blankets, too. Try to organize your closet and dresser as well. Get a basket or trash bag and get rid of clothes you never wear by donating them or taking them to a consignment shop to make a few bucks. Also, return all those borrowed clothes to your friends. This will give you some room for your newly clean clothes and also give a little back to the community if you chose to donate. Next, get old papers out of your desk and make a folder of work from the semester, throw away any assignments that you don’t need anymore and take out

the syllabi, assignment directions and any other papers you will need for the rest of the semester. Keep the important stuff in a folder and put the old work folder away until you need it for studying. Once you finish with your room, the bathroom should be next, and this could potentially be a disaster. The best way to start the bathroom is with your sink. Clean off the counter with a surface cleaner, throw away any trash, clean your mirrors and organize the cabinets. Make sure to get new soap and stock under your sink while you’re at it. Next, hit the toilet. I suggest using a toilet bowl cleaner that you leave sitting for a few minutes (Lysol products work well), and then clean the rest of the porcelain throne with a surface cleaner. Once the five minutes of letting the cleaner sit is up, scrub it down with a toilet brush and flush it once or twice for good measure. After you finish the toilet, it’s time to tackle the shower. If you have a shower curtain, this might be a good time to take the inside layer out and scrub it down to get off grime and dirt. Shower mats can get gross, as well, so take that out and use either a foaming cleanser or some water pressure, like a hose, to get the dirt off. Use a rag and a disinfecting surface cleaner to get off the grime piling up where your soap and shampoo sit on the shelf. Depending on how much dirt is on the floor of your shower, you might want to scrub that off and

use a foaming cleaner. Leave it sitting while you clean off other things and run the shower to wash it all out. Girls who shed a lot of hair might want to get some Drano and unclog the shower drain. Once you think your bathroom is done, get ready for the living room and kitchen. If your apartment or house has been the party spot this year, you might want to get some tools before you take care of this. Throw away all the trash on the tables or shelves and put all the dishes in the sink. Use a surface cleaner on your tables for sticky spots, and also hit the counters in the kitchen. Load up the dishwasher and wash everything else that can be washed before you start on the floor. Start with sweeping in the kitchen, bathroom and wherever else you have a hard floor. Next, break out the vacuum and get all the dirt out of your carpet from top to bottom in your house, including the bedrooms and steps. Once you finish vacuuming, mop the floor. An easy way to do this is by using the Swiffer products that use a wet cloth. After you have finished all of this, enjoy your fresh, clean apartment and take a nap. Make the cleaning fun by getting your roommates in on it. Open up those windows you’ve had closed for five months and crank up some music. You will definitely feel better once your place smells and feels clean and is easier to navigate. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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««««« Spanish-American singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias is back after a twoyear hiatus with his newest album, “Sex and Love.” “Sex and Love” was released last week and is definitely a continuation of the Iglesias we all love. Iglesias holds the record for male singers with the most No. 1 songs on the Billboard Dance chart with 13 and the most No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with 23. Iglesias’ talent is undeniable, and on this album, he sticks with the pop and dance sound we have heard from him in recent years. Iglesias collaborated with many other artists on this album, such as Pitbull and Flo Rida, and has some songs in Spanish as well as in English. This makes for a unique and upbeat album that is per-

fect for the summertime. “I’m a Freak” is the third single of “Sex and Love” and the opening track to the CD. Featuring the rapper Pitbull, this song has a Latin flare and is very upbeat. While the lyrics aren’t very deep, it is on par with many of the dance songs that are currently out and popular. “I’m a Freak” is fun and will make you want to run to a Zumba class to dance it out. “There Goes My Baby” is another upbeat and fun track on this album. This song features Flo Rida and also has a Latin influence. This song sounds like many that are on the radio today, but the combination of Iglesias and Flo Rida is entertaining. Flo Rida even sounds like he has an accent, but the catchy nature of this song will keep you listening. “You and I” is a love song that starts out slow but progresses to a dance remix. It offers Iglesias’ vocals but also a club sound that will make you want to dance. Computer-gener-

ated sounds mix with claps and guitar strumming to create a unique song that will have the opportunity to be a crowd favorite. “Loco” is a beautiful, slow song that features Spanish singer India Martinez. The lyrics of this song are in Spanish, but it isn’t hard to tell the overall theme of the song is love. In English, the chorus of the song translates to “I will not forgive you/If you leave me inside with this pain/I will not forgive you/If you drive me crazy.” This song is reminiscent of older Iglesias songs, like “Hero.” Overall, Iglesias impresses with his ability to flip-flop between languages and styles. Iglesias has a lot of talent as a singer-songwriter, and is keen on adapting to what is mainstream and matching the sound. “Sex and Love” includes many songs about romance and love, and they all are in line with what is popular today. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Chamber Winds performance focuses on younger musicians

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Music education and performance students on various instruments perform in the Chamber Winds concert Tuesday evening.

BY SAM BOSSERMAN A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University Chamber Winds demonstrated the power of music performed with a high degree of skill and passion at their spring concert Tuesday night. The concert was held inside the Gladys G. Davis Theatre and featured works by several 19th and 20th century composers. The performance invoked a variety of emotions, switching between both

high-pitched, happy sounds and low, angry rumblings. The musicians were wellpracticed and synchronized as the battle between juxtaposed sounds intensified. Chris Bowmaster, a doctoral clarinet student, said the group decided to let the younger members take a more prominent role in the concert this time around. “We sat in a couple of different positions than we normally do in order to give some of the younger musicians a chance to excel a little more,” Bowmaster said.

“Everybody is maturing to expectations, and the program as a whole has really taken a step in the right direction.” According to Bowmaster, the music played at the concert portrayed just about every movie character one can imagine, from hero to villain. “It’s not just beautiful. It’s sad, it’s happy, it’s energetic and even lethargic at times,” Bowmaster said. “It’s everything combined into one, which is awesome for the audience and a good learn-

ing experience for us.” Bowmaster said he hopes more people come out to concerts and experience the music played by the Chamber Winds. Mark Ladesic, a senior electrical engineering student, was in the audience for the Chamber Winds’ performance and said he enjoyed the entire experience. “I thought it was a great performance and was well put together,” Ladesic said. “It was magical and relaxing. I’m glad I came.” John Weigand, the con-

cert’s director, said he is always impressed by the amount of passion and effort invested by his students. “It’s only a one-credit thing, yet they all practice three hours a week on top of everything else they’re preparing for,” Weigand said. “These are difficult pieces, and they really had to put in a lot of extra effort.” Weigand said there is still a lot of room for improvement despite the excellent performance. Weigand said he encourages young musicians to

keep practicing and to take inspiration from their peers who are performing at such high levels. The next opportunity to catch the Chamber Winds will be at the groups’ final concert on April 24. Weigand said the concert will feature music composed by John Williams. “It’s stuff from ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Harry Potter’ that the general student population might really like,” Weigand said. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Morgantown resident makes mark on the music scene as producer BY TIFFANY BENSON A&E WRITER @DAILYATHENAEUM

The slow, escalating sounds of what seem to be fighter jets begin to fill your ears. Then, the beat becomes obvious and you hear, “Once again it’s on and poppin’/rollin’ deep like soccer moms/stoppin’ is not an option/one road, no octagons.” Adam Menear and Cara Parrish, from MTV’s “Buckwild,” appear in a car with Menear rapping the whole way. This is just the beginning of Menear’s, also known as A/Shash, newest song and video, “Benny.” Menear has been writing his own music since 2000 and hasn’t slowed down. He’s produced over 15 solo projects and assisted on over 50. What makes him one of a kind is that he not only writes his own music but taught himself how to run a studio, produce music videos, play piano and be a great performer. He recorded voice for nine years, took two years to teach himself how to play piano and is in his fourth year of production. “So, almost 15 years ago, it basically all started just from listening to music and freestyling with my buddies, and they just said, ‘Oh, you have to try to write,’” Menear said. “Some of my albums are impossible to find because I started producing albums before the Internet was a big deal.” Some of these projects have been done with The Nu Undergroud, the band with which he’s currently involved. It consists of all Morgantown locals, including Jae Sloan, John Evans, Jimmie Phantom, Jay Villaine and DJ mOchab3ar. Each member produces their own albums with their own lyrics and music, but they also contribute ideas and play instruments for one another while still calling themselves a band. “As a collaborator, I try not to put any insight into what anyone’s doing,” Menear said. “If someone comes into my studio and they want to make a song, nine times out of 10, I’ll be designing the beat in front of them. I ask what they want and try to take what’s in their head and put it on some kind of a musical composition.” Menear’s style has been influenced by musicians such as Talib Kweli, Q-Tip, Kendrick Lamar, Common and Kid Cudi. He went to high school in the late ’90s

and grew up on Wu Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Method Man, DJ Quick and DJ Premier. “If I had to choose, Talib Kweli is my favorite,” Menear said. “He’s ignored what everyone told him to do and always said exactly what he wanted. He uses historical facts and anecdotes from history, so he’s kind of like an encyclopedia on a record.” Menear also goes beyond his group and produces for other musicians. “I produce other musi-

cians,” Menear said. “It’s not just us producing our own music. I’m a launch pad locally. When people don’t know where to go or where to get started, they come to me. It’s being able to express art and giving local people the opportunity to do the same.” Menear spends over 40 hours a week working on his music, on top of his new job at WRLF 94 Rock, where he does the programming in the mornings and does the “Variety 101” show. “Having an opportunity with radio right now is ex-

citing just to experience the more structured business side of the industry,” Menear said. “I was the first person to actually go back live, on the air in 30 years because they’ve been a satellite station there for so long.” His future goals are to gain more of a following for his type of music by posting more on social media and creating a new album of purely rock music. The band plans on having more gigs, including open mics, once they have their new sound established.

“Right now, I’m just trying to produce more local appeal,” Menear said. “Morgantown does not have a strong hip-hop background, so we’re working on a group set together that’s all rock. We’re trying to do more to appeal to the locals.” Menear’s solo albums have more than 20,000 downloads from The New Underground website. TNU has more than 2,800 fans on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. “I’m doing it because I love to do it, but I have def-

initely exceeded my own expectations,” Menear said. “I would just want to relay the message that anyone can do it. I’m recording and performing music that doesn’t have an established demographic in this town. I’m challenging myself to the highest degree as to what type of music I’m doing, but I have a passion for it.” To learn more about Menear and The Nu Underground, visit http://tnu304. com.

Becca Mullin has made the most of her WVU summers by taking classes, studying abroad, doing an internship with the City of Morgantown, and working as a New Student Orientation Leader. Ask your advisor how summer can help you get ahead, gain valuable experience, or graduate on time.

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Singer-songwriter and musician Gavin DeGraw will take the stage of the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center Sunday night and bring the soulful personality we’ve grown to love since his 2003 debut. After making chart-topping hits for over 10 years – including instant classics such as “I Don’t Wanna Be,” “In Love With A Girl” and “Chariot” – coming up with new material must be somewhat difficult. However, DeGraw said he sees that as the best aspect. “I think the reality is that the challenge is the best part, because it keeps you alive,” he said. “Did you ever see the ‘Life of Pi?’ There’s this funny reality that the tiger on his boat with him could kill him, but it’s also the thing that keeps him alive, alert and motivated. “So as far as music goes, the fact that it’s a moving target is what keeps you shooting at it. That’s one of the things that makes it exciting.” DeGraw released his fifth album, “Make A Move,” in October 2013, and it has already garnered much success, quickly reaching No. 13 on the Billboard Top 200. The main difference with this album from his past releases is DeGraw co-wrote every song. DeGraw said he began dabbling in co-writing with “Sweeter,” his 2011 release. “For ‘Sweeter,’ there were four songs that were cowritten, and I did the

rest of the album alone. All the albums prior to that, I would write alone, and I was very much married to the idea of writing everything alone. I had this idea in my head that as a solo artist, co-writing would be disingenuous,” DeGraw said. “I decided to try cowriting, because I was hitting a wall creatively, and I felt like I wasn’t expanding enough as a writer. “I thought, ‘You know what? I’m not taking enough chances. I’m a little bit stuck in the box right now as a writer, and I need to try something out.’” When it came time to make “Make A Move,” DeGraw said he felt his experience with co-writing was positive enough that he wanted to cowrite the entire album. “It alleviated a lot of that strain and pressure on myself that came with writing alone. It would give me anxiety writing alone, thinking, ‘Oh man, I gotta finish this and do this,’” he said. “So, it made the writing process a lot more natural versus full of pressure, and it makes the album a lot more diverse, because there’s so many personalities throughout the album.” “Best I Ever Had,” the album’s debut single, was cowritten with Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls. OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, David Hodges (formerly of Evanescence) and Kevin Rudolf also helped DeGraw write material on the album. Lately, DeGraw has continued to make a major impression on the music industry. DeGraw’s “Everything Will Change” was

written with the United States Olympic Committee as the official song for Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics, which he said was an amazing and inspiring experience. His single “Leading Man” was used for the Heisman coverage on ESPN earlier in the year, and he closed VH1’s “Super Bowl Blitz.” He also recently collaborated with Martina McBride on her upcoming album, and country artist Sara Evans has a cover of his song on her upcoming album. To top it off, he was nominated for his first Grammy award with Colbie Caillat for their work on the “Safe Haven” soundtrack. “It came very unexpectedly, and it gave us both a great opportunity to go out there, hang out with our peers and of course, celebrate the idea of being recognized by your peers and the Grammy committee,” he said. “It’s incredibly humbling and very flattering, and it really brings in other types of opportunities that are very exciting.” Regarding his music crossing over to the country music genre with stars such as Evans and McBride, DeGraw said he believes this will only help his career. “Something that’s very special about country music and their fans is that they have a community, and I look at the country community as a shining example of what music and culture is supposed to be as far as having a community with your art,” DeGraw said. “It’s a beautiful thing to see. It’s not just music – it’s a lifestyle. So when I was invited onto

their projects, I jumped at the chance.” Although DeGraw hasn’t been to Morgantown since 2004, he said he’s looking forward to returning. Better yet, he’s looking forward to not having to change the lyrics of “Best I Ever Had” to give the state a shoutout. In the bridge of “Best I Ever Had,” DeGraw sings, “Hey, West Virginia/Hey, North Dakota/I think I love you, but don’t even know ya.”

“As we were creating the song, I was saying to Martin (Johnson), ‘Hey man, you know, I love this John Denver song that goes ‘West Virginia, Mountain Momma,’” he said. “I felt like West Virginia deserved a shout out. “When you’re out there performing and doing shows and you get to name a place in a song, wherever you’re traveling, it’s cool to insert that place in that song, and this gives me

the perfect opportunity to do it. And fortunately, I won’t have to change the lyrics to do it when I get there.” DeGraw said attendees of Sunday night’s show can expect a show that truly takes them to another place. “My job as an artist is to allow you to forget about whatever’s on your mind,” DeGraw said. “So, we’re going to have a great time.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu

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THURSDAY MARCH 27, 2014

ONE THAT GOT AWAY

WVU head coach Mike Carey looks on in Tuesday’s game against LSU in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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ished the season with five losses, were certainly not a team to be taken lightly. But that is the beauty of the NCAA tournament – regular season records and accolades are whipped away and all hopes can be shattered with a loss. Shooting and rebounding woes caused for a rare lackluster night in Baton Rouge, La., as No. 7-seed LSU upset the Mountaineers 76-67 for yet another early exit in the tournament. Despite a 274146 career coaching record at WVU, head coach Mike Carey hasn’t made it past the second round

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The West Virginia women’s basketball team learned the hard way that the NCAA tournament doesn’t offer second chances. With 29 regular season wins and a share of the regular season Big 12 Conference title, the Mountaineers were destined for a deep run in NCAA tournament. Although Notre Dame and Baylor received most of the attention throughout the regular season, the Mountaineers, who fin-

of the tournament since he joined the program in 2001. For five WVU seniors, their careers have ended uncharacteristically. The Tigers out-rebounded WVU 55-40, and the 55 rebounds are the most WVU has given up since 2011 when Miya Moore and UConn snatched 56. The Mountaineers were 25-1 this season when not being out-rebounded, but just 5-4 when they were out-rebounded. “I hate it,” said WVU guard Christal Caldwell of how her career ended. “I know deep down in our heart we didn’t play the

best game and didn’t do some of the things that we’ve done all year long. It hurts to go out like that.” Center Aysa Bussie scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds in her final game in a Mountaineer uniform. She finishes her career with 1,497 points – which is good for 11th in school history. Bussie’s fast break layup with three minutes left in the game was WVU’s only field goal for more than a five-minute span. On Monday, Carey said he liked his team’s chances in a close game down the stretch, because his team had proven to

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do just that throughout the season. But it wasn’t meant to be on Tuesday night. “We just lost our focus and weren’t defending,” Bussie said. “Just down the stretch, we didn’t do the things we were supposed to do.” Despite shooting 43 percent from the field in the regular season, the Tigers held WVU to just 1963 from the field for 30.2 percent. “I’m proud of our players. They had a heck of a year and won 30 basketball games,” Carey said. “But we felt like we have one away here today.

“(We committed) turnovers,” said WVU senior guard Brooke Hampton. “They responded to our streaks. They transitioned well. But I’m very proud of this team. We didn’t reach our goal, but I still love these girls and they’ll always have a special place in my heart.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Seniors’ careers culminate on Pro Day by amit batra sports editor @batra01

At West Virginia’s Pro Day Friday, members of the Mountaineer football team were finally able to showcase weeks of hard work and training in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. “I’ve been mostly taking care of myself better,” said senior linebacker Doug Rigg. “I feel bigger and more athletic. I feel relieved (it’s all over). I’ve been purifying myself these past few weeks. I’ll take away not letting the highs get too high and the lows get too low (from this process).” For a lot of players, nerves were a big factor early on with the lights focused on them. In the hopes of making the NFL and having their dream become a reality, it’s a scary feeling, but having the opportunity to open some eyes from an athletic standpoint it could benefit a lot of players from the 2013 WVU

roster. “I felt real fluent through those drills,” said redshirt senior defensive lineman Shaq Rowell. “I made sure I wasn’t tired. I feel like I’m in the best shape since I’ve been here. In the last few weeks, I’ve worked on my speed.” Training for Pro Day is different than training for a regular season game. In many ways, it could be compared to training for a track event. For Will Clarke and Charles Sims, two guys who have already been through the process in the NFL Combine, Friday’s event was a way to increase their NFL Draft stock with various scouts watching. Sims said his main focus in the drills was being able to focus on catching the ball in the backfield. “I think I did everything pretty well,” he said. “You have to be able to catch the ball. That’s the most important thing. I did a little bit of everything – catching the ball, running

receiver routes and stuff like that. “I think playing in the (Big 12) has helped my stock. For the Combine, I was in San Diego training. I’m here for a reason. I don’t question anything. I did the Combine so you’re under the lights. I just came out and had fun with it.” Clarke said he felt the whole process was rewarding. Many teams like the WVU defensive lineman for his size and how he moves. “Honestly, I’ve talked to all 32 teams,” he said. “Some teams show more interest than others. It’s hard to pinpoint which teams show the most interest. A guy I’ve matched up with is Jason Pierre-Paul.” For these West Virginia players, their dreams can become a reality once the NFL Draft rolls around. Until then, however, the Pro Day experience may be one they won’t forget anytime soon. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu

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Sloanhoffer, WVU preparing for NCAAs by dillon durst sports writer @dailyathenaeum

With the regular season and Big 12 Championship on the books, All-Big 12 senior gymnast Hope Sloanhoffer is shifting her attention to the NCAA Athens Regional Championships set to begin April 5 in Athens, Ga. The Cornwall, N.Y., native enters the meet as the Southeast region’s No. 6 all-around gymnast. Although the team did not qualify, Sloanhoffer will be joined by junior Beth Deal and freshmen Nicolette Swoboda and Alexa Goldberg. Sloanhoffer’s senior campaign has been nothing short of spectacular. She became the first Big 12 champion in program history last weekend, scoring a 39.425 in the all-around. “Going into the competition, I hadn’t really thought about the fact that I could leave as the first Big 12 Conference champion for WVU,” Sloanhoffer said. “Just being able to leave after a great competition, personally and as a team, with that title for the school was just really

exciting.” The highly decorated gymnast has earned 20 event wins this season, including eight in the all-around. Sloanhoffer hit season-best scores of 9.9 on the floor routine at the Big 12 championship last weekend and 39.5 in the allaround, 9.875 on vault and 9.85 on bars at Maryland March 16. “(Maryland) was definitely a confidence booster for me,” Sloanhoffer said. “I definitely went into Maryland very confident in all my routines and knew I had the team fully supporting me. That definitely made it easier and a lot of fun.” Behind the scenes, Sloanhoffer is one of the team’s hardest workers in practice. Time and again, WVU head coach Jason Butts has praised his senior leader’s work ethic in Cary Gym, something Sloanhoffer prides herself in. “I try to just work my hardest and set a good example for all the other girls on the team,” Sloanhoffer said. “We’re striving for our best, especially toward the end of the season. I definitely didn’t want to plateau and just kind of coast through the rest of the season.

“To be able to continue to put my best effort in and set an example for the girls and hope that they would put their best effort in as well – that’s my main goal every day in the gym.” Sloanhoffer said the focal point of practice leading up to the regional meet will be consistency. Sloanhoffer will be paired with No. 1-seed and host Georgia. She said she doesn’t feel any nervousness about competing with a different team, but admits it’ll be a different experience. “I would love to be going down with my team, but I’m excited for the opportunity,” Sloanhoffer said. “It’s a change. It’s something new. I’m just excited that I get to go down with three other teammates, and we get to take on regionals together.” Swoboda will be paired with No. 5-seed NC State and will compete in the allaround. Deal and Goldberg will be paired with No. 6-seed Rutgers. Deal will compete on the balance beam, while Goldberg will compete on the uneven bars. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Dickey hit hard in Jays’ win over NY DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto opening day starter R.A. Dickey gave up six runs and seven hits over three innings in the Blue Jays’ 10-6 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday. The knuckleballer struck out two and walked four in his final spring training start before Monday’s opener at Tampa Bay. Kelly Johnson had a tworun single in the first. Dean Anna hit an RBI double and Carlos Beltran drove in a pair with a double during a four-run second that put New York up 6-0. Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion got hit on the right lower arm by a pitch in the fifth and left the game. General manager Alex Anthopoulos said the first baseman has a bruise, but is fine. Derek Jeter walked, singled and lined out against Dickey. The Yankees captain was limited to 17 games last season after breaking his left ankle in the 2012 playoffs. JETER METER Jeter appears to be breaking out of his offensive funk. He singled in his final atbat Tuesday, and is 7 for 49 (.143) overall. “We talked about it,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “He hasn’t played really in a year and a half. Timing is an issue, and it’s getting better every day. He’ll have tomorrow off and then play the last two games.” DICKEY’S DOCKET Dickey was happy with his outing, despite the numbers. “Today was not a day about results,” Dickey said. “What was paramount for me was to exercise my arm in a way where I felt good. I

R.A. Dickey throws a pitch Wednesday. was able to use a large range of velocities and I mixed in pitches that I would never throw during the regular season. They put in their heads it’s another weapon that I might use on them later. So, I did exactly what I wanted to do.” STARTING TIME Blue Jays: Manager John Gibbons announced that Drew Hutchison and Dustin McGowan have made the starting rotation. Hutchison will start in Tuesday’s game against the Rays. McGowan, who has battled shoulder problems since 2008, won the fifth starter spot and will pitch in the April 4th home opener with the Yankees. Yankees: Reliever Chris Leroux allowed two runs, including Brett Lawrie’s second-inning solo homer, and five hits in three innings. He was hit in the leg by two infield singles in the third, but remained in the game. The Yankees will start lining up their rotation for the

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Quarterbacks adjusting to new style of play Recently, West Virginia quarterback Paul Millard told media members he is aiming to make plays with his feet throughout the spring. He even lost about 10 pounds to do so. When Millard indicated what he wants to be able to do, it became obvious the quarterback position has changed across college football, even in Air Raid offenses like the one Dana Holgorsen runs in Morgantown. College quarterbacks need to be able to elude the pass rush and extend plays. The signal caller doesn’t have to be what Michael Vick was years ago at Virginia Tech or even what Blake Bortles was last season at Central Florida. They simply have to extend plays. These kinds of quarterbacks hold national prominence and help their teams win. Johnny Manziel was special at Texas A&M, but at the most basic level he was simply a quarterback who escaped pressure and made plays. Jamies Winston from Florida State is a great thrower standing behind his offensive line, but when he needed to get out of the pocket to heave a pass down field or run for a first down, he could easily do it. Consider quarterbacks who play in an Air Raid or spread offense. At Oklahoma, Trevor Knight threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama. Against a great Crimson Tide pass rush, Knight was able to succeed by evading that rush, scrambling then throwing down field. At Texas Tech, Davis Webb has a similar skill set to Knight that doesn’t require him to be a statue in the pocket. Quarterbacks need to have both the arm to be a guy that can throw from the pocket and the elusiveness to shake more athletic defenders. Defenses are way more athletic in today’s game than they were 10 or even five years ago. The game has changed to a point that when prospects are stud athletes, coaches recruit them on the defensive side of the football. That is why defensive ends are as big as offensive linemen but just as fast as running backs. The game has changed and the only way to succeed is by having a multifaceted quarterback. Fans and rivals alike noticed as Holgorsen began to grasp that concept last season when he chose to play Clint Trickett over Millard, because Millard’s mobility playing behind an average offensive line gave the Mountaineers a better chance to win. It is even more evident this spring, with Millard seeking to be more mobile and Skyler Howard taking reps with the first team. Howard is agile and can throw. He has all the traits of what the ideal quarterback position in college is becoming. William Crest out of Dunbar High School has similar traits and will arrive right before fall camp. West Virginia, Holgorsen and his offense are just adapting to the rest of college football.

regular season Thursday when opening day starter CC Sabathia will pitch. No. 2 Hiroki Kuroda and No. 4 Masahiro Tanaka are scheduled to throw Friday, with No. 3 Ivan Nova taking the mound Saturday. Fifth starter Michael Pineda will start a minor league intrasquad game Sunday. TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: Shortstop dasports@mail.wvu.edu Jose Reyes, who missed his fourth game due to left hamstring tightness, took on-field batting practice. “We expect him to be ready for opening day,” Anthopoulos said. “He could DH Friday. We’re going day to day with him and see how he feels.” Yankees: Jacoby Ellsbury, out 1½ weeks because of right calf tightness, played five innings in center fielder during his second minor league game. He is expected THE DAILY ATHENAEUM to be ready for opening day. Designated hitter Al- Follow us on Twitter for all the breaking news updates and news feeds. fonso Soriano played despite minor tightness in his right shoulder. @dailyathenaeum

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BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. 2-3-4/BR LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available May 20th 2014. 304-241-4607. If no answer: 304-282-0136. EFFICIENCY APARTMENT behind Mountainlair. $350/per month + elect. 304-685-7835 JEWELMANLLC.COM. Just listed for May 2014. 2-3BR apartments. Close to campus. Across from Arnold Hall. W/D, parking, DW, all util included. 1yr lease. No dogs. 304-288-1572 or 304-288-9662 LAST 4BR AVAILABLE. South Park. 2BATHS, W/D, Parking, Large Bedrooms & Utilities included. $475/each 304-292-5714 NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $625-$825+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking. NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

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2 - 4BR MASON STREET. CA/C, parking, w/d, No Pets. $750-1500/mo. 304-288-6374 101 MCLANE AVE. (One block from both Life Sciences Building and Honors Dorm) Available June 1st. 1BR, AC, W/D and separate storage space on premises. $650/month with all utilities, base cable and marked personal parking space included. No pets. Call 304-376-1894 or 304-288-0626. 227 JONES AVE. 3 OR 4 BDRM APT. Excellent condition. $395-$425/each + utilities. Free off-street parking. NO PETS 304-685-3457 1-2BR DOWNTOWN/FIRST ST./SOUTH PARK. Starting at $400/p. 1BR Jones Place, $750/p. No Pets. 304-296-7400. scottpropertiesllc.com 1BR AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY or May. Large 3BR available in May. 5/minute walk to downtown-campus. 261 East Prospect. Large porch. Parking Available. W/D, DW. 304-288-2499 or sjikic@yahoo.com

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UNFURNISHED/FURNISHED OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCATION LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, and GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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NOW SHOWING 1-5BR apartments for May/June. Downtown & South Park locations available. No pets. 304-296-5931 PERFECT FOR MED. STUDENTS. LARGE 2BR 1BTH. With W/D, AC, free parking. Close to hospitals. Starting May & August. $700/mth. Stadium View Apartments 304-598-7368 RICHWOOD PROPERTIES leasing 1 & 2BR apartments downtown. 5min from Mountainlair. Please call: 304-692-0990 STADIUM VIEW. *900 Willowdale, *Convenient to Hospitals, *Rents starting at $350. *1BR incl. all utilities, *Eff., 1 &2BR, *Free Parking. *Available May, June, August 2014. 304-598-7368 ricerentals1@gmail.com, ricerentals.com

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UNFURNISHED HOUSES

TERA PROPERTIES, NEW 1 & 2 BR/ 2 Bath Apts. $635-950+ electric. Locations include: Lewis, Stewart, Glenn and Irwin Streets & Idlewood Dr. Walking distance to Downtown/Hospital. Hardwood floors, W/D, wifi, fitness room, tanning beds, free parking. No Pets. 304-290-7766 or 304-692-9296 www.rentalswv.com

MUST SEE just across from Arnold Hall 4, 5, and 6BR and 2 and 3BATH houses with W/D, DW, Microwave, A/C, parking, all in excellent condition. All utilities included. For appointment call 304-288-1572, 288-9662, 296-8491 website JEWELMANLLC.COM

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY LARGE GRANT AVE. 3BR HOUSE 1.5 BATH. with parking W/D. Lease. No pets. $1200+utilities. 304-983-2229 or 304-319-1851

FURNISHED HOUSES

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3BD HOUSE, BATTELLE AVE, quiet street, 5/minute walk to Mountainlair. Off-street-parking, kitchen appliances, W/D. Available May 15. $435/person/utils included. 304-685-8170. A MUST SEE 4 BEDROOM FURNISHED HOUSE. 8 min. walk to main campus. Quiet residential area. 2 Full baths. Quality Furnishings, D/W, W/D, Microwave, Off Street Lighted Parking, A/C, All Amenities, Year Lease. No Pets. 304-296-7476 or www.perilliapartments.com

678 Spruce Street 9 Bedroom, 3 Bath $550 per person

CLOSE TO CAMPUS. 4BR, 2BTH with WD. $1100/mth plus utilities and deposit. 304-594-3705 COLLEGE AVE. 3/BR, 2BTH HOUSE. 3/min walk to lair. W/D, off-street parking. $400/mo +utilities. Nice back deck/yard. 304-216-4845 MUST SEE, JUST LISTED across form Arnold Hall. 5 & 6BR houses. 241 Richwood & 451 East Prospect. Like new, W/D, DW, parking. $530-$565 all utill included. 1yr lease and no dogs. 304-288-1572 or 304-288-9662 or jewelmanllc.com

UNFURNISHED HOUSES 3 & 4 BEDROOMS. W/D, Some Parking. Walk to class. Lease/Deposit. No Pets. Available 6-1-14. Max Rentals. 304-291-8423 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH HOUSE. Wiles Hill area. Extra rooms. Yards. Pets discussed. 304-594-1200. bckrentals.com 5 BEDROOM HOUSE in South Park across from Walnut Street Bridge. W/D. Call Nicole at 304-290-8972 317 RICHWOOD AVE. Available immediately. 3BR house, W/D, no pets. $900/mth. 304-290-1332 3BR 2BTH HOUSE on Sylvan. $1,100/per month, plus utilities. Available in May. Call: 304-692-7587 3BR, 1.5BTH HOUSE, 604 Cayton St. Near Mountainlair. Off-street parking. W/D. Large Deck. $450/person plus utilities. 304-319-1243 3BR 1BTH HOUSE on Stewartstown Road. $1000/per month, plus utilities. Avail. in June. call: 304-692-7587 3BR 1Bath 307 EAST BROCKWAY AVENUE. $800 Month. Lease/ Deposit required. W/D, No Pets, Off Street parking (304) 290-1332 3/BR. 2/BA. Available 5/16/14. WD. DW. Yard. Parking. Walk to stadium/downtown. $1250/mo plus utilities. Lease/dep. NO PETS. Call 502-370-5182 or 304-288-7525 4/BR HOUSE FOR RENT on Charles Ave. $1500/mo ($375 per person) + utilities. No pets. Available May 30th. Call 304-692-7587.

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AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST. 4BR house, close to downtown/campus. W/D, large front porch. $1500/month. 304-685-7835

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1046 College Avenue 3/4 Bedroom, 2 Bath $500 per person

BATTELLE AVE. 1/BR ($500/mo), AVAILABLE 5/15/14. All utilities included. Off-street parking. WD facilities. NO PETS. Lease/deposit. 304-685-8170.

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1049 Charles Avenue 3/4 Bedroom, 2 Bath $500 per person

3 BEDROOM HOUSES. ALL Utilities Paid! Snider, North Willey, South Park Starting at $425 PETS ALLOWED 304-292-9600 kingdomrentals.com

ATTRACTIVE 4BR HOUSE on Beverly Ave. Downtown Campus. Fully furnished. 4 off-street parking spots. WD, DW, central AC, modern furnishings, no pets. Lease and Deposit required. Available May 15, 2014. 304-599-6001

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LAST 4BR AVAILABLE. 2BATHS. Central to all campuses, New appliances, Large Bedrooms, includes W/D, All Utilities, Parking. $565/each 304-292-5714

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ROOMMATES NICE 4/BR HOUSE. Private bathroom. 2 min from College. $500/month, includes all utilities. 740-381-0361

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks. Any make! Any model! Any condition! 304-282-2560

HELP WANTED KITCHEN MANAGER. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? QUALITY CONTROL, PRODUCT INVENTORY, MOTIVATING & TRAINING OTHERS, CREATION OF DAILY SPECIALS. CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC COOKING TECHNIQUES. WE ARE A GROWING RESTAURANT. MUST BE AVAILABLE 40+HRS/WK, PRIMARILY DAYS. PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE. SEND RESUME TO PO BOX 79 MORGANTOWN, WV 26507

HELP WANTED PM KITCHEN SUPERVISOR. ARE YOU AN AWESOME LINE-COOK READY FOR THE NEXT STEP? BORED WITH YOUR CURRENT PIC POSITION? OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE MANAGING EVENING SHIFTS. FULL TIME. PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE. SEND RESUME TO PO BOX 79 MORGANTOWN, WV 26507 THE HILTON GARDEN INN Morgantown is currently looking for friendly, hard-working associates to join our team!! The following positions are available: Servers & Bartenders, Stewards, Line Cooks, Part time front desk & Night Auditors, Housekeeping (Room Attendants), & Maintenance- MUST have a valid driver’s license & pass drug test. Please apply in person at the front desk. 304-225-9500 HOUSE SITTER. Responsible individual or couple wanted for house sitting/pet sitting. To stay in luxury home in exchange for rent. November 2014 - April 2015. Add’l. months possible. AWD a plus. Please send letter of interest to: HOUSE SITTER, P.O. Box 18021 Morgantown, WV 26507 MAXWELL’S PLACE NOW HIRING Cooks and Wait Staff. Apply within Sunday and Monday Noon to 4pm. @ 1 Wall Street

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