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Monday March 31, 2014
WVU to host first-ever Health Professions Fair by meagan carpenter staff writer @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University students interested in going to school in a health-related field can benefit from attending the first annual Health Professions Fair today in the Mountainlair. The Health Professions Fair is a place to get information about schools and their various programs. This fair will be the first of this kind for WVU, and more than 50 different schools and programs be represented, including dental, medical, pharmacy, optometry and chiropractic schools. Ahnya Redman, a prehealth coordinator for WVU, said the fair will be a low-stress environment to come and talk about different programs. “It’s a good thing for students who are undecided still or are just interested in the health profession but don’t know what program they want to go into can get a feel for what’s out there,”
Redman said. Redman said the fair is a chance to explore options and network with other students who share similar interests and goals. “I would advise students to come with a list of questions because we want our students to be prepared and professional,” she said. Redman said she hopes students come to learn more about the local resources students can use and learn from. There will be three workshops offered after the fair for any student to attend from 2-4 p.m. These workshops include interviewing skills, a personal statement workshop and a health career preparation workshop. Students can register early for these workshops to be guaranteed a spot. There will also be a drawing to give away two test prep courses. The fair takes place in the Mountainlair ballrooms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the workshops following. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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Volume 126, Issue 119
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Ugly Blondes performs Saturday night for the Battle of the Bands.
Bands go head to head for record deal, cash prize by sam bosserman staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The fourth annual Battle of the Bands was hosted in the Gluck Theatre Saturday, and five bands competed for $1,000 and a free song recording by Blues Alley Records. The turnout for the event was impressive, and the enthusiastic audience added to the already exciting atmosphere. Each band was allowed to play three songs, two of which had to be originals. The bands varied heavily in style and influence with each bringing their own unique flavor to the stage. While all the bands involved received plenty of cheering from the crowd, it was NoteFly who came away with the first-place price. Second place went to the band Ugly Blondes, who received $250. Nathan Marple, Notefly’s lead vocalist and guitarist said his band was happy just to have been able to play in the Battle of the Bands.
“Really, we were just happy to play a show, and we were more than happy just to be here to do so,” Marple said. Marple described NoteFly as a “jam rock band,” and said the group has a mix of radio friendly and pure rock songs. Marple said he thought the audience was fantastic and was happy with the amount of people who turned out to watch the performances. “Everybody was clapping their hands and getting into it,” Marple said. “I just really appreciate how awesome everybody was.” According to Marple, the group will either split the prize among the five members or use it to invest in making more music and buying new equipment. Nicholas Filippelli, one of the event’s judges, said he thought all the bands did a great job, especially considering how tough such
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Mailbox Rule performs Saturday night at the Battle of the Bands.
WVU celebrates African culture, heritage Mick Posey/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
Ken McClintic chases after his ball during the WV Irish Road Bowling match Saturday afternoon at Coopers Rock.
By Laura Haight Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
The West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Association met Saturday at Coopers Rock State Forest for a oneof-a-kind event – road bowling. Road bowling consists of throwing a twopound cannonball down a road with a group of teammates. Wherever the cannonball stops is where the next throw is made. Whoever can make it to the finish line with the least amount of throws wins the game. The way players throw the ball is underhand and looks similar to the way bowlers roll a bowling ball Mark Wilt, the president of the West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Association, said he has participated in these events for 14 years. He initially became involved with road bowling by accident. He
WANT MORE INFO ON the Irish Road Bowling Association? Visit http://wvirb.org said he was originally under the impression it was like typical bowling. “My brother and I saw an advertisement for road bowling. We used to be league bowlers, so we thought what could be more fun,” Wilt said. “But when we got out there, we realized it wasn’t really that.” Wilt said the association is always welcoming beginners. Participants have to pay $5 to use a cannonball, but they get their money back if they return it at the end of the game. “You don’t have to be really good to do it,” Witt said. “Anybody can go out and throw a road bowl over a couple miles.” Wilt said he advises caution when throw-
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Dancers perform in the Mountainlair during Africa Night .
By Jacob Bojesson Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
The WVU African Students Association concluded their annual Africa Week at West Virginia University by celebrating Africa Night in the Mountainlair Sunday. The ASA has hosted a series of events throughout the week to celebrate and showcase African culture to
the WVU community. Africa Night was the main event of the week and featured food, music and dance performances and a fashion show in the spirit of African culture. “Africa Night is the biggest event we organize and host at the school,” said Malik Dako, treasurer for the ASA. “It’s a show where we all come together as one and celebrate.” The theme of the night was “My Roots, My Identity” to illustrate the
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EDITORIAL Why you gotta go make things so complicated? Required documents and programs are often needlessly confusing. OPINION PAGE 4
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importance of remembering and taking pride in one’s origins. Many of the African students in the crowd wore cloths and dresses from their native countries. “It’s a perfect way for us to show what Africa is about, and it brings us together, and it unites us because we’re all international students who come from different parts of the
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SWEEPING THE BEARS The WVU baseball team defeated Baylor 4-1 Sunday in Charleston. SPORTS PAGE 8
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