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City Council talks 2014-15 budget by hannah wigal staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The Morgantown City Council regular Tuesday meeting focused primarily on the city budget and a resolution to submit a letter of intent to the National Safety Council. The first item of new business on the agenda was the consideration of approval for the first reading of an ordinance by the
council to adopt the annual budget for the City of Morgantown for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year. City Manager Jeff Mikorski outlined an updated version of the 2014-15 budget that will be effective July 1. The $25 million budget will include funds from taxes, licenses and permits, charges for services, surveillance, fines and forfeitures. The council members discussed the budget, and the first reading was unanimously ap-
proved by the council with a 7-0 vote. Mikorski said there was a recommendation of an increase of funds to consider in future budgets. A $65,000 increase was recommended for improvements for the sidewalks throughout the city of Morgantown. Sixth Ward Council member Mike Fike addressed the council about the increasing need for pedestrian safety.
“It has been reported that 20 percent of people in Morgantown depend on pedestrian avenues to get them to and from work, home and class,” Fike said. “I would like to challenge city administration and the council to earmark some of the revenue coming in for pedestrian improvements.” There was also a recommendation of an increase of $30,000 in funds to improve recreational parks throughout the city. The second resolution dis-
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cussed involved the city submitting a letter of intent to the National Safety Council to become a U.S. designated safe community. The resolution also endorses the City’s participation in the safe community collaborative effort and was passed without question by the council with a 7-0 vote. “I just want to thank the persons from WVU who brought this forward,” said Seventh Ward
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WVU students to attend Cannes Film Festival in France WATCH IT
By Alexis Randolph Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
Students passing through the Mountainlair see hundreds of flyers and advertisements daily. It only takes one of these flyers to spark an interest that may change a student’s life. This is what happened to Kevin Langue, a junior marketing student. Langue was shown a flyer for the Campus Movie Fest, the world’s largest student movie festival, and he knew it was something he wanted to do. Now Langue is headed to Cannes, France, thanks to a student film his group, SugarK Productions, made during the two-week competi-
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tion. The group took a week to plan, and according to contest rules, they had only one week to film the movie. “I wasn’t really up for it at first. If I was going to make a movie, I wanted to make it really good,” Langue said. “I was joking around saying ‘What are we going to do, make a movie about us trying to make a movie?’, and that is what we ended up doing.” “The B Team” features a cast of students attempting to make a student film with
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WELLWVU celebrates sleepWELL month BY Taylor McSorley Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health held its first sleepWELL event of the semester in the Mountainlair Tuesday. Students were welcome to come up to the tables and learn about the importance of getting quality sleep. “March is sleepWELL month for West Virginia University, and our main slogan is ‘same time, same place, 8.0.’ We know students are (sleeping), but they may not be getting enough of it and it may not be of quality,” said Jordan McCann, MPH graduate student and WELLWVU health educator.
SleepWELL is intended to help encourage WVU students to practice healthy sleeping habits and to give them ways to fall asleep easier, whether that means reading different literature or removing distracting things from their environment. “A lot of students like to study in their bed or watch TV, which really isn’t (conducive) to them falling asleep. And when they do fall asleep, it isn’t really quality sleep,” said Clayton Allison, a WELLWVU health educator. “We understand that people like to fall asleep with the TV on, but there are other alternatives, because a TV produces light and different sounds still stimulate your brain. And it can dis-
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rupt your sleep patterns.” Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep a night. However, some people need as little as five and others as much as 10. Sleep needs also vary from night to night according to how much brain function is utilized. A long day of studying would call for a longer night sleep. “I think studying and living in general gets in the way of sleep, so it’s pretty difficult to get eight hours every night,” said Joy Parks, a senior exercise physiology student. Odd sleep patterns or lack of sleep can lead to increased mood swings, anger, depression or anxiety and lower grades, at-
tention or memory. “I can definitely notice how much I pay attention in class after not having a good night’s sleep the night before,” said Haley Lucas, a junior communications student. “I find myself just playing on my phone in class or sometimes I just have to skip class because I am so tired.” WELLWVU representatives said short naps are a great way to give students a boost in the middle of the day, but they should only last between 30-45 minutes. For more information on sleepWELL events and WELLWVU, visit : http:// well.wvu.edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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SGA candidate Liz Barnhart speaks to a student about her platform Tuesday afternoon.
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SGA hopefuls weigh-in on demands of campaign trail By Sam Bosserman & Laura Haight DA Staff @DailyAthenaeum
Student Government Association Board of Governors candidate Hayley Harman has woken up every morning the past week ready to tackle the daunting task of campaigning for student government at West Virginia University. Harman said her day begins by getting herself into the elections mind-set, which involves preparing herself to talk to countless strangers about her campaign platform.
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According to Harman, the task of talking to students isn’t too difficult once you have the right attitude. However, she also said she tries not to bother students who do not want to talk about SGA. “I don’t really like to harass people, and sometimes campaigning borders on harassment,” Harman said. “I like to greet people, see how they react to it, and then if I feel like I’m not going to bother them, I’ll walk with them and explain my platform.” Harman has spent most
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WVU club hopes to combat state illiteracy BY Caroline Peters Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
A group of West Virginia University students have come together to form a club that will help the state‘s literacy rate. Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties, a nonprofit organization that helps improve the literacy rates in West Virginia, has inspired students to start a club that recruits volunteers. The new club, Friends of Literacy Volunteers, plans
to raise awareness of the illiterate adults and international students across the University and state. Nathaniel Collins, president of Friends of Literacy Volunteers, said the director of Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties wanted a voice that would gather volunteers. “The director of Literacy Volunteers felt there was no group already to help organize current volunteers and recruit new ones,” Collins said. “Our goal is to raise awareness of the poor lit-
eracy rates in West Virginia and to help international students improve their English skills and American culture.” Collins said a large population within the state suffers from illiteracy but he said he is hoping Friends of Literacy can change that. “Due to the low population and poor funding, a good amount of schools in West Virginia don’t have access to a library,” Collins said. “Because of this, some counties in West Virginia have 37 percent of the population who can’t read
above a third grade reading level. While Monongalia County is lower than the national average at 14 percent, most other counties are not on that level, and we are trying to change that.” Nicky Linder, vice president of Friends of Literacy, said he believes that illiteracy is a national issue. “After getting involved, I became very interested in the literacy issues that face not only our state but all of America. Illiteracy is not an issue that is talked about openly,” Linder said. “People often feel embarrassed
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“I would love to open students’ eyes to the fact that many people our age and older cannot read or write. It would be great to inform students of these issues and recruit future volunteers,” Linder said. The club is looking for volunteers who will help educate adults and international students in the area. For more information, email ncollin2@ mix.wvu.edu or visit the club’s Facebook page. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
Students across US take local Habitat for Humanity spring break challenge BY Evelyn Merithew Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum
Monongalia County Habitat for Humanity is offering its annual Collegiate Challenge, a spring break alternative for students nationwide to lend a helping hand and build homes for local families in need. Sixty-two students are in the process of building two homes this week, both for single mothers. “The Collegiate Challenge is the opportunity for any high school or college group from across the country to come to our affiliate or another affiliate and spend their break with us building homes for families,” said Brianna Robinson, director of community
relations and fundraising for Mon. County Habitat for Humanity. The two homes mark the 43rd and 44th to be built in the county by the non-profit’s volunteers. The students participating in this year’s challenge include 14 students from Boston College, 10 students from Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pa., 27 students from Illinois State University and 10 students from Kutztown University. The students are working to complete the houses in Mon. County Habitat for Humanity’s first singlefamily home housing development, Jerome Park Place. Robinson said Mon. County Habitat staff workers speak at a vari-
ety of different organizations throughout the year to make the community aware of the nonprofit’s work. Families can request a house be built by filling out an application. The application is sent to a selection committee for consideration. “The selection committee looks for three criteria (when selecting candidates): the need, the family’s willingness to partner and the family’s ability to pay,” Robinson said. The need for Habitat’s assistance includes a family’s house being too expensive for them to afford, an overcrowded environment or substandard conditions such as a leaky roof or unsafe flooring.
To be considered eligible, families, if able, must participate in the Habitat’s Sweat Equity program. Sweat Equity is a contract in which each person 18 and older for whom the home is being built must put in 250 hours of labor into their own house or another house being built by the organization. According to Robinson, they rely heavily on donations for building supplies. “We do a lot of fundraising throughout the year and partner with organizations for the building materials. Valspar donates all of our paint. Whirlpool either donates or gives us a big discount for our appliances,” she said. Robinson said the greatest thing about Habitat is
that it is supported entirely by volunteers. “How fast or how able we are to build these homes depends on the volunteer base we have. We get a lot of help from WVU students and different organizations within WVU,” she said. “We also have help from different companies around Morgantown.” According to Robinson, meeting the partner families and seeing the smiles on their faces once the homes are completed is what makes volunteering worth it. The individuals for which the homes are built apply for the program because they want to better their family’s lives as well as their own and have a home to pass along to their
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Continued from page 1 mornings this elections cycle passing out campaigning materials and explaining to students what she will do in SGA if elected. Harman said in her experience, students have been for the most part willing to talk to her about their opinions, especially in the morning when they aren’t so rushed to get to class. “Some people will just take whatever you’re handing out to get you to stop bothering them,” she said. “But a good amount of the people have a lot to say and just need to be asked about their opinions.” After a few hours of morning campaigning, Harman takes a break from the elections and goes to class. She said it’s important for those running for SGA to go to class because as students, academics should be their first priority. “I don’t think you can be the best representation (of the student body) you can be without having a background as a good student first,” she said. There is little time left in between campaigning and
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Continued from page 1 a lot of misfortune along the way. Langue said they took about five hours of footage for their five-minute movie. “We went out every day and had schedules for everyone one day we would go to the church and film a scene, the next day we would be at the Lair filming a scene,” he said. “There was constant filming. There are hours of bloopers.” “The B Team” won best film at the WVU Campus Movie Festival The film was then submitted to the Hollywood CMF, which the group will attend in June. Langue then received an email inviting them to the Cannes International Film
council member Nancy Ganz. “I think it’s a great opportunity for all of our communities to work together and to look at making a safer community. It also positions us for grants and other things we will need in the future.” The next City Council meeting will be held March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Morgantown Municipal building. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
classes, and Harman said she usually just grabs a coffee and a Rice Krispies Treat from JACS for breakfast in order to avoid wasting precious time eating. Harman said she has had food brought to her by loyal friends while out campaigning, so she does not have to skip a beat for lunch. “My best friend Evan brought me pizza last week, so I was out campaigning with pizza in one hand, coffee in the other, all while talking to students,” she said. Campaigning does not stop at lunchtime, and BOG candidate Liz Barnhart is no stranger to working well into the night. Barnhart’s day starts by meeting with her ticket at 7:30 a.m. in Hatfield’s and by 1 p.m., she’s still going strong campaigning. Her favorite place to campaign is at the Student Recreation Center because she said students are more relaxed. “Downtown is like a bloodbath,” she said. “It’s hard to talk to people there.” Barnhart said she’s stayed positive through the entire campaigning experience by not taking anything personally and not letting mean students affect her.
“Today is the first day people have flat out told me no,” Barnhart said. “Last week people were very receptive even if they knew they were voting for the other ticket.” She said when people tell her no she laughs and moves on to the next student. She said meeting people is her favorite part about campaigning. “It doesn’t get me down. I don’t let it phase me,” Barnhart said. She said it’s been difficult trying to find the balance between campaigning, classes, and basic needs. Other members on her ticket had a lot of midterms last week, but she didn’t have as much of a burden. “I honestly really lucked out,” Barnhart said. “I have a test tomorrow, but I really didn’t have anything else due.” Every day she campaigns next to the opposing ticket but said they stay friendly with each other. She was drinking a hot chocolate given by a candidate from the other ticket to stay warm. “We’re cordial with each other,” Barnhart said. “It’s not going to be a straight ticket vote, so we have to be nice to each other because
half of us will be sitting on the board together.” Around 2:30 p.m. her knees start to give out, so she has to campaign by sitting on a bench to give her legs a break. “It’s physically demanding on your body,” she said. Barnhart said the campaign has been exhausting, and it’s almost all she can think about at night. She goes to sleep around midnight and wakes up around 6:30 a.m. the next day. Her nights are restless because she is so anxious about the election. Barnhart said she spends around 20-30 hours a week campaigning, and this week specifically she’ll be out everyday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to get people to vote. “Campaigning is a fulltime job,” she said. She said she misses the normal aspects of her life such as being able to hang out with her friends and having time to exercise. She said the first thing she will do after the election is over is to catch up on sleep. “You appreciate the little things more, like when you can sleep in until 10 a.m.,” Barnhart said. “I just can’t wait to sleep. Sleep is great.”
Festival. “We got the call last Wednesday saying our film had been selected to go,” Langue said. “It was confusing. We had thought the best 30 from Hollywood go to Cannes. So I called CMF, and they told me we were selected for this year’s Cannes Festival.” Langue said he believes they are the first West Virginia University students to be invited to the prestigious movie festival. “It’s really amazing because you never think these things could happen to you,” he said. “For me I’ve always loved making films, and this is a great way for us to leave our mark.” Langue said he is seeking help with funding for the trip to Cannes and looks forward to the opportunities it presents him. “The biggest thing for me is
networking. I want to get out there and meet directors and producers and get as much from the industry as I can,” he said. “I want to come back with a lot of phone numbers and be able to use them when I graduate.” Derek Andreini, a junior biochemistry student, is Langue’s roommate and a part of the SugarK Production team. He said he was surprised when Langue told him about Cannes’. “Kevin actually sent me a screenshot of the email, and it was like out of all these films from across the country, you’ve been selected,” Andreini said. “It almost didn’t seem real. It was exciting, but at the same time I had so many questions.” Langue and Andreini are two of only 26 people from the CMF organization who will attend the Cannes Festival.
Andreini said he is proud to represent WVU at the festival. “It feels great. It definitely feels good going over to Cannes, which is such a huge place, and saying, ‘Hey we are from WVU,’” Andreini said. “We are going to represent everyone here well.” He said he hopes to gain a lot of experience and knowledge from his time abroad. “I’m expecting a lot of things out of it, but I think it is going to be even more than what I am expecting,” he said. “This is really an experience, once in a lifetime filled with tons of celebrities and meeting different types of people. It’s going to be a whole different world.” To watch SugarK Productions’ award-winning video, visit http://youtube.com/ watch?v=EY_2QbEDrpo.
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Rock band Daily Grind encourages trip to Pittsburgh for album release BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDITOR @LACEYPALMER
The Daily Grind, a Pittsburgh-native rock band, hopes West Virginia University students make the trip up I-79 to hear their music and celebrate their March 14 debut release of “The Green Plan.” With their combination of alternative rock and hiphop, Daily Grind is influenced by groups such as The Strokes, The Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ray Charles, Biggie Smalls and Frank Sinatra, said Brad Hammer, lead vocalist and guitarist for the group. “(The music is) quick, energetic, funky and in the pocket,” Hammer said. “Al-
ternative rock takes a deep breath of fresh air. It will make you dance.” Hammer said this is the group’s first full-length album. “Everything else we’ve put out in the past have been singles and basement demos,” Hammer said. “This record is getting a lot more love than our previous releases, so we’re happy about that. We have a lot of expectations to live up to, so we’re excited to get the record out and see what kind of response we get.” Although Hammer said the group doesn’t have any immediate plans to play a show in Morgantown, students should look for the group sometime this fall. They’ll be completing a tour with more than 50 dates
throughout the first half of the year, and they’re looking forward to making their first stops along the West Coast. “We’re on the road until early June, so we’ll probably take a couple weeks off, and then get back on it,” Hammer said. Hammer is accompanied by Matt Majot on bass and vocals, Myles Mahoney on lead guitar and vocals, and Chris Petteys on drums to make up Daily Grind. “We put on a really fun live show, and the music keeps getting tighter and better,” Hammer said. “It’s worth the trip up if you’re into dancing and drinking, and who’s not into dancing and drinking?” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
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WVU Symphony Orchestra Concert features three famous composers BY Pawatchai Suwankangka CORRESPONDENT @DAILYATHENAEUM
West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center was packed for the WVU Symphony Orchestra Concert Thursday night. Most people think we can hear music, but we cannot see it like the other arts, such as paintings. Thursday evening’s concert made us realize, though, that we can actually see it, too – not from the music, but from our own imagination. The program consisted of three dramatic pieces by three famous composers: Bernard Herrmann,
Einojuhani Rautavaara and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The concert began with “Suite from Vertigo” by Herrmann, which was composed for the 1958 psychological thriller film, “Vertigo.” While the opening movement, “Prelude,” is actually hard to recognize, overall, the role of brass section is instantly familiar, as it was the music used to accompany the main character’s nightmare. The brass section produced the scary sounds effectively by frequently attacking the first note before the decreasing of dynamic level, which appeared in the overall opening movement.
The most striking movement of this piece is the last movement “Scene d’ amour,” which represented a love scene from the film. The string section was the star role in this movement by making very sweet sounds against the woodwind section, making it seem like two people falling in love. “Angel of Dusk” by Rautavaara was the second piece before the intermission. This work was a concerto for the double bass and orchestra, which means a solo double bass player has to play against the orchestra accompanying the soloist, Andrew Kohn, a WVU music pro-
fessor. His excellent playing skills captivated the whole audience in the hall, especially when the bow hit the string quietly but dramatically, making the audience hold their breaths and listen to the mysterious music moment. In “His Last Appearance,” the final movement of this work, the audience was shown the angel ascending back into the heavens, as it could be heard or “seen” by the faint, wispy sounds from the last moment before the music faded. After intermission, the last story, “Scheherazade,” began. “Scheherazade” is an exotic work by Rim-
Pharrell Williams’ latest release evokes happiness Mitchell Glazier A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
Pharrell Williams’ latest album “G I R L” was released Monday to international praise. Upon its release, “G I R L” reigned supreme on iTunes charts at No. 1 in more than 60 countries. In wake of Pharrell’s successful collaborations with Daft Punk on the summer smash “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke with “Blurred Lines,” his long tenure in the music industry has proved fruitful with over 10 No. 1 singles under his belt. Pharrell’s latest album is airy and reminiscent of Motown-era jazz tempos. “G I R L” is an album only Pharrell could produce, with elements of sonic triumph that are truly all his own. The first track from the album, “Happy,” debuted in December on the soundtrack for “Despicable Me 2,” topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts in over
15 countries. “Happy” is certainly the pervading theme throughout the album, which is sure to be a summer essential. Other key tracks from “G I R L” include the swoony love ballad, “Gush,” and “Come Get It Bae,” a catchy track featuring pop mogul Miley Cyrus. Pharrell, as the sole producer of the album, paid close attention to melody and orchestral elements, taking an upwards of three years to perfect the 10 tracks. In “G I R L,” Pharrell proves yet again that he is a true master of musical craft. In the process of producing the new album, the artist blended various vocal elements, which transcend decades, and mixed them together for light, summerminded melodies. Co-collaborators and industry heavyweights Justin Timerlake and Alicia Keys are also featured on the album, providing duets and backup vocals to Pharrell’s soulful tenor range. With a powerhouse of me-
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Both of the singles released from the album should have been indicators of just this type of shift and creativity from Bentley. “Bourbon in Kentucky” was released in June of last year and was severely underrated. The song peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard charts, making it Bentley’s lowest-charting single ever. Raw and heartfelt, with accompanying vocals by Kacey Musgraves, “Bourbon in Kentucky” deserves a second chance. Despite the relative lack of success for “Bourbon in Kentucky,” Bentley’s next single, “I Hold On,” was released in August and has had a great deal more success, peaking at No. 5 on the same list. Another slower song, “I Hold On” is a great example of just how personal this album is for its creator. Bentley sings about a road trip he made to Tennessee in his old truck, and that story is true. He and
a solo violin part played a very important role for the whole piece and needed to be played by a strong skills violin player, as well. Diego Gabete, a doctoral violin student of McTeer, is a soloist, and he did an excellent job, as the audience gave him a standing ovation at the end of the piece. However, all three stories cannot be told beautifully without a skillful conductor. Arnold conducted the stories with his smooth but very effective gestures, making all the symphony members produce all the sounds that we cannot just hear, but see as well.
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Dierks Bentley displays sincerity, lyrical creativity There’s no mistaking Dierks Bentley’s voice and unique country style, but there is something different about his latest album “Riser” released last week. “Riser” is Bentley’s seventh studio album since his debut in 2003. Barring a few exceptions for songs such as “Home” and Come A Little Closer,” most of the artist’s success has come in the form of carefree, upbeat tunes prior to this release. For example, “Free and Easy,” “Sideways,” “Am I the Only One,” “What Was I Thinkin’” and “5-15-0” are a few of the most popular. This time, each and every musical backdrop is matched with lyrical significance. Even the most upbeat songs on the album don’t compare to what fans are used to from Bentley. But given the chance, this new and sincere style is easy to fall in love with. Bucking the popular trend of late, Bentley’s newest work is more of a return to traditional country and less of a move toward pop music. Most of the songs lack a cliche, catchy chorus, and the singer is not afraid to tackle tough issues.
sky-Korsakov, a Russian composer, and consists of four descriptive title movements. The first movement, “The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship,” began with the energy and ornamented melody of the solo violin part, which was reminiscent of her anger as she began a tale. At the last movement, the brass section played the melody, which repeated for the whole piece, but this time the theme was augmented to be in a slower speed and longer rhythm, drawing the motion of “The Shipwreck,” a section from the last movement, effectively. Even though this work was not a violin concerto,
his dad actually drove the old white pickup from Arizona to Nashville when he first moved there. There are numerous other sentimental songs on the album, most notably “Damn These Dreams” and “Here on Earth.” Aside from “I Hold On,” “Five” is perhaps the album’s next big radio hit. Even the faster songs “Pretty Girls,” “Back Porch” and “Sounds of Summer” have a strong passionate feel to them, unlike his made-for-radio songs of the past. “Riser” might not be what people expected out of Bentley, and it might not even be one of his more popular albums. But it’s his best yet. Breaking free from mainstream country of today was a risk Bentley was willing to take – only time will tell if it pays off. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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UHS Health teacher and Coach (lets call him Mr. M) told his health class last week that if a girl is wearing a short skirt, she is asking to be raped. To that I’d like to say bulls---. Ever yone – men, women, transgender people, cross-dressers – has the right to wear whatever they want. Nobody, no matter how much they drink or how little they wear, is asking or deserves to be raped. What kind of message do you think you’re sending your male students, Mr. M? Does wearing a skirt that
doesn’t pass “the fingertip” test make rape excusable? Should the female be sent to jail for putting the poor innocent rapist in a situation in which he was just so intensely aroused by that extra inch or two of leg he was left with no choice but to force himself on her? Should short skirts and low-cut tops be made illegal because they promote rape? Can’t a girl show some leg and wear a pair of heels because it makes her feel like a beautiful and sexy woman, and not because she is looking for sex? Mr. M, if you witnessed a man being forceful with
a woman in a short skirt, would you just let it happen? If you found out your mother, or daughter, or sister, was raped the night she wore a pushup bra, would you blame them? Students everywhere, I’d like to tell you that rape or sexual assault is never okay, period. Use the buddy system. Learn how to spot warning signs. Don’t let your friends walk home alone. And most important, do not be afraid to speak out if something happens to you. You are not alone and you could save countless other girls from becoming victims.
Actually, NASCAR is a sport BENJAMIN RUSSELL COLUMNIST
NASCAR is more demanding than it may seem, and with the Daytona 500 in the books, NASCAR season is officially underway in 2014. Growing up, I never categorized NASCAR Racing as a sport. I saw football, basketball and baseball as the more traditional sports and convinced myself NASCAR, cheerleading and other similar activities were nothing more than any other extracurricular activity. NASCAR to me has always seemed like a major waste of an already nearly depleted natural fossil fuel, so I couldn’t understand why people enjoyed watching these racers go in circles for hours on end. After looking into and learning more about the sport, I came to realize how unique and demanding it
actually is. When compared with sports with clear physical requirements like basketball and football, especially at the collegiate and professional level, I believed NASCAR would not even be able to compare. I imagined these so-called “athletes” in these high-powered vehicles were simply cruising down a track like any other guy on the interstate. Jeff Gordon on the race track seemed no different than a Jeff Smith on the interstate with a cigarette in his mouth and a Boston Terrier in the passenger seat. Little did I know how wrong I was. NASCAR is one of the most physically demanding sports there is. Elite racers like Gordon, Kyle Busch and others have to keep their bodies in check to be competitive at this level. These racers are driving at almost 200 mph for many hours. The CocaCola 600 sees racers endure more than 600 miles on a
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cyclical track often lasting more than 5 hours before the race is finished. These conditions mean racers need to have limber and powerful shoulders, arms, hands and abdominal muscles to endure these forces for long amounts of time on the racetrack. Along with physical feats, drivers must also be extremely focused and psychologically sound to be able to make quick and responsible decisions when traveling at these velocities. NASCAR is similar to sports like golf and bowling as sports require high-level decision-making and individual effort to succeed. Basketball and football usually only require athletes to stay focused for two to three hours at most, but NASCAR sees races go up to five or more hours. As if this was not enough of a challenge itself, athletes also have to do all of this under conditions commonly 100 degrees or higher in these vehicles.
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What’s that saying again? “Anything you can do I can do better?” Well, it seems as though the West Virginia University women’s basketball team has proven this lyric to be true. While the men’s team has had a lackluster 201314 season, the Lady Mountaineers have played their way up to No. 7 in the nation. Tuesday night gave the team confidence boost and a share of the Big 12 regular season title. Under the leadership of head coach Mike Carey, the team has only dropped three games this season, making them 15-2 in conference play. They’ve been projected as a No. 2 seed for the NCAA tournament. For a team no one expected much from, the women’s basketball team has put on
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a heck of a show with an especially strong defense. And the talent can’t simply be attributed to experience – guard Bria Holmes is only a sophomore. Christal Caldwell, a senior guard, and Asya Bussie, also a senior, have made headlines this season. This is Bussie’s first season back after a debilitating ACL injury during the 2012-13 season, and she’s shown she’s just as on top of her game as ever. She could even have a shot at the WNBA. This win over Kansas proves that the Mountaineers are a force to be reckoned with, in any sport. Show your support in post-season play by tuning in to all of the games and keeping up with the teams in The Daily Athenaeum. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
Aside from the more direct consequences of racing at high speeds for multiple hours, athletes have to stay hydrated and have the proper nutriments in their bodies prior to the race. Being able to retain this competitive level of focus and endure these physical conditions for multiple hours in extremely heated and moist vehicles contributes to the danger of the sport.
Arguably the most dangerous sport in history, NASCAR racing is no stranger to flying cars and high-speed crashes resulting in multiple injuries at a time. When vehicles slightly touch at these speeds, a cascade of movement can result in severe and sometimes fatal crashes among athletes. These racers are highly trained and have years of experience, but even all of this training can
not prevent many of the accidents from happening. All in all, NASCAR racing is one of the most, if not the most, intense and demanding sports out there. Although doesn’t change the fact NASCAR is still a waste of gasoline to me, I have a newfound respect for these racers and workers who contribute to make this sport so unique. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
GradSense: A Tool For Your Future JULIA BIANCO CASE WESTERN
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According to the Project on Student Debt, 71 percent of college graduates in the class of 2011 had student loan debt, with an average of $29,400 per student. With the average debt increasing by six percent each year, these numbers can be very scary for undergraduate students, especially for those planning to continue on to graduate school. Debt is one of the biggest issues on the mind of your average college student, and many don’t know how they’re going to handle their increasing financial problems. Luckily, the Council for Graduate Schools (CGS), in collaboration with TIAA-CREF, a national financial services organization, has created a new tool called GradSense that is designed to help students manage their debt and plan their financial futures after graduation. “The GradSense website is really designed to help students make decisions about their finances w ith resp e ct both to graduate education and undergraduate education,” said Daniel Denecke, Associate Vice President for Programs and Best Practices at CGS. According to this press release, GradSense’s primary tool is the Debt to Salary Calculator. The Debt to Salary Calculator combines two data sets – federal data on education debt, and federal data on the median salaries for specific occupa-
tions – to help students get a comprehensive understanding of what their financial status really looks like. “We’re bringing together two national data sets that have not been unified before,” Denecke said. “It’s designed to help students borrow money responsibly and to think about their future and the value of higher education.” Using the Debt to Salary Calculator is very simple. Students simply enter their degree type, desired field of study, and preferred career. Then, they get to see what the average debt for students graduating in this degree field is, plus the low, middle, and high salaries that they can expect within their desired occupational field. “GradSense provides students with crucial financial information that was never easily accessible or available before,” said Debra W. Steward, president of CGS, in a press release. “This clear, customized tool empowers students to make more informed decisions about their educational and career pathways.” GradSense fills a need that federal data sets can’t. Although the government does provide information on education debt and median salaries, the information is in separate databases, making it hard for students to find, access, and, most importantly, compare. The Debt to Salary Calculator combines this information in a way that makes it very easy for students to use and understand. GradSense also provides a number of other tools for students to use
to fully understand their monetar y status after graduation. The site includes advice for repaying student loans and transitioning from school to career. In addition, it features tips for evaluating job offers, as well as a compound interest calculator, which shows what the long-term effect of common financial decisions (like that daily trip to Starbucks or your weekly Chinese food ritual) is. “We’re trying to help students figure out the long term impact of some choices, like living more frugally, making your coffee at home, or buying a frozen pizza instead of going out,” Denecke said. The site is extremely accessible, and is designed to be easy and understandable for students to use. Complete with helpful links, colorful graphics, and an easy-to-navigate system, the site is the perfect tool for any student who is having trouble with their finances. GradSense was created as a part of CGS’ Enhancing Student Financial Education project, a program, in collaboration with TIAA-CREF, which gave grants to 15 colleges across the country, ranging from Cornell University to The Ohio State University to the University of South Florida, to try to develop programs that will help students create successful financial plans for their future. The project also has 19 affiliate university partners. The project was created because CGS saw a growing need for students to learn how to deal with debt. The goal of the project is to help
encourage students to continue their schooling by showing them the value of pursuing higher education, specifically graduate school, and how getting a degree could transfer into future earnings. Although CGS designed the program to be aimed at graduate students, it is an extremely useful tool for undergraduates as well. “Each of the graduate deans on the campuses that we’re working with is partnering with the head of undergraduate programs at their university,” Denecke said. “We’re working to develop programs that will address the needs of both graduate and undergraduate students.” Because the project was just launched, there is still a lot of room for the tools to evolve and grow as users give feedback to the company. “We’re just really excited to be working with institutions to be very proactive in helping to address the financial situation that students are finding themselves in these days,” Denecke said. “We’re looking forward to developing this tool throughout this project.” If you’ve been wasting your valuable college years worr ying about whether or not you’ll ever be able to pay off your loans, then GradSense is definitely the tool for you. Stop worrying, and start really planning for your future.
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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year controversy often stems from misunderstandings. You will tend to worry too much and overthink situations. Learn to use a stressbuster, such as yoga, to ease the pressure. If you are single, you could be more fragile than you realize. Let a romance build at its own speed. Do not push, and the results will be better. If you are attached, the two of you will develop a new form of communication with each other in an effort to reach agreements and avoid misunderstandings. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH A friend whom you might not have heard from in a while could help perk up your day in the after-
noon. Use your intuition when making a decision involving your funds. Be as clear as possible when dealing with others. Confirm what you are hearing. Tonight: Your treat. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH You tend to blossom in situations where others might get frustrated. You might be used to someone being rather cold and difficult. Do not internalize this person’s behavior or words. A boss might not openly compliment you, but he or she thinks highly of you. Tonight: All smiles. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HH Know that you might need to get a little perspective on a situation. Your best bet would be not to say too much and just observe more. Imagine what it must be like to be in the other person’s shoes. Detach as much as you can. Tonight: Let it
all hang out. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHH Zero in on priorities. A meeting could be more important than you realize. Once you see the discussion evolve and witness the immediate results, you will gain a sense of appreciation. A close friend might want to talk. Make time for this person. Tonight: Opt for togetherness. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH Follow your instincts. You might want to head in a different direction and follow a new path. Others could openly disagree with you. Once you feel that you have answered their questions, you’ll be able to relax. Let go of the issue for now. Tonight: Take a break. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HH You’ll have the opportunity to accomplish a lot. Detach and get opinions from
people who do not think like you do. Once you recognize the myriad of possibilities, you will need to revisit the matter at hand. Tonight: Put on some great music, or drop in on a jam session. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 HHH Listen to what is being shared by a trusted pal -- there are nuggets of important information there. Build on an existing premise, rather than begin a new one. Remember that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Tonight: Visit and chat with a loved one. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH You could decide that enough has come down your path. Understand that it is up to you to state your boundaries; otherwise, how would others know? Share what is happening on a more open level with a close
friend. This person’s feedback will be helpful. Tonight: Happy at home. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Be aware of what is happening in your immediate circle. Not everyone will agree with you, so keep an eye on someone who is prone to backstabbing. You can talk until you are blue in the face, but reconciliation is unlikely until later. Tonight: Make exercising a must. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHH Honor your feelings by coming up with a creative solution for a child or loved one. You will see how grateful this person is. What he or she might not realize is how relieved you will be to get past this problem. Do not rehash a routine matter. Tonight: Around good music. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HH
Someone might become stubborn in a conversation. Know when to pull back and say less; otherwise, it could be much harder to rectify the situation. If a situation is as you see it, time will be your ally. Tonight: Sink into the sofa, watch a favorite show or indulge in a relaxing pastime. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH Examine alternatives with more care. Your innate ability to see the other side of an issue and find a way to make everyone happy will emerge. A partner could be exhibiting crankiness rather than disagreement; he or she needs an outlet. Tonight: Hang out with friends.
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‘Man of La Mancha’ to transform CAC BY CARLY SMITH A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
“Man of La Mancha,” a Tony award-winning musical, is returning to Morgantown tonight to bring a piece of Broadway to the Creative Arts Center. The story follows Miguel de Cervantes as Don Quixote of La Mancha around Spain throughout the Inquisition as he continues to fight the Crusades of an era long gone. In the show, the Spanish Inquisition throws failed author, actor and tax collector Cervantes into a dungeon after being accused of foreclosing a monastery. If found guilty, Cervantes must hand over his possessions, one of which is an unfinished manuscript of “Don Quixote.” Cervantes agrees to hand over all but his story. Instead, Cervantes asks for a defense, and this defense is the “Don Quixote” play being acted out by him and the other prisoners. Cervantes transforms into Don Quixote, a man who dreams “the impossible dream” throughout the hilarious show, embarrassing his family and friends as he lives in an alternate reality. Quixote tries to fight windmills, which he thinks are knights, and sees castles where there are re-
ally only taverns. Quixote sees the good in the world, while many others only see despair and no hope. “Man of La Mancha” has won five Tony awards, which are based upon the uplifting message of the musical and its success on Broadway. The show ran for five years on Broadway and encouraged many to dream “the impossible dream.” The new national tour of “Man of La Mancha” makes a stop in Morgantown tonight to allow the audience to see inside the world of Quixote. The national tour of the production uses the same sets, costumes and material as the original Broadway productions. “Man of La Mancha” is a favorite of the University Arts Series, and this new traveling version of the show will not disappoint. Many know the story of Don Quixote and his adventures with his donkey, Sancho Panza, that are reimagined for the Broadway show. “Man of La Mancha” may seem a tad far-fetched, but the perseverance and hope Don Quixote possesses can resonate with anyone in the audience. “The audience can expect a story they can connect with,” said David Ryan, the public relations
‘Man of La Mancha’ tells the story of ‘the impossible dream’ on Broadway during a past performance. specialist for WVU Arts and Entertainment. “It’s the musical about the impossible dream – something we’ve all had at one point or another. Even now, the end of winter seems like our impossible dream in Morgantown.” This show will leave you laughing at the craziness of Don Quixote’s travels and
full of hope as Don Quixote encourages the audience that anything is possible, and you, too can dream “the impossible dream.” “We think this is the perfect escape from the monotony of winter,” Ryan said. “We’re all getting a little cabin fever, so why not break that and come out and enjoy a phenom-
enal show? It’s a wonderful production with a fantastic story, and we hope the community comes to check it out.” Showtime is set for 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets range from $44 to $55, depending on seat location and
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West Virginia University will be offering an intensive summer photography course, which will take place in northwestern Wyoming. Jackson Hole Photography Workshop is a ten-day program, which will run from June 19-29. During this time, participants will travel the area while experimenting with different kinds of image-making. Some of the locations students will visit are Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge, the St. An-
thony Sand Dunes and an authentic Western rodeo. “We typically get out in the field when the light is sweetest, around sunrise and sunset,” said Michael Sherwin, a WVU associate professor of art and coordinator of photography. “Afternoons are often spent in the studio sifting through images and making final edits.” Various topics are covered in this course, such as interpretation of the landscape, intimate nature studies, social documentary and portraiture. The course uses digital and 35mm film cameras for the most part, but students in the course will
get a chance to look at work in medium- and large-format cameras and alternative processes. Instruction is targeted individually, depending on the level of each student. Lectures and demonstrations will cover basic camera operations, beginning to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques and black-andwhite film processing. Also, there will be numerous presentations by professional artists working in the field and a tour of the galleries in town, according to WVU’s press release. The lead instructor will be Michael Sherwin along with John Holmgren, assistant professor of photography at Franklin & Marshall College. “There is a tremendous amount of open space and a huge variety of landscapes and climates,” Sherwin said. “The photographic opportunities are endless and the quality of the light is phenomenal. I have traveled extensively and can honestly say the northwest corner of Wyoming is one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world.” This course is being offered by the Office of Academic Innovation at WVU meaning anyone can apply, including out-of-state residents and non-students. There is no prior experience with photography necessary for this course. “The unique locale and content of the course may be particularly appealing to students studying in the outdoor education, parks and recreation, biology, geology, geography, landscape architecture and journalism fields,” Sherwin said. “Ultimately, it doesn’t matter to me what your major is. Anyone with an interest in pho-
tography is encouraged to take this course, and you do not have to have any experience with photography to enroll.” The workshop fee totals $1,500 and covers ten nights lodging at the Cowboy Village Resort, plus one night’s lodging at Yellowstone National Park, van rental, studio rental, some group meals, park passes and photography supplies. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Jackson, Wyo. There is a scholarship available for WVU School of Art and Design students who need assistance paying for the trip. The Global Positioning Studies Scholarship deadline is March 28. The deadline to register for the Jackson Hole Photography Workshop is April 18 and requires an application and a $500 deposit. The course will only be open to a total of 12 participants to guarantee a greater amount of one-on-one attention. “Through lectures, visiting artists and gallery visits, students are exposed to a variety of contemporary and historical approaches to the medium,” Sherwin said. “Readings and discussions open up opportunities for further learning about the specific culture and environment of the place.” On their website you can find comments from people who have participated in this workshop in the past, pictures and FAQs. For more information about this workshop, contact Professor Sherwin at michael.sherwin@mail. wvu.edu, or visit the Jackson Hole Photography Workshop website at http://art. ccarts.wvu.edu/jhpw. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
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West Virginia head coach Mike Carey cuts down the net after his team clinched a share of the Big 12 regular season championship Tuesday.
No. 7 West Virginia beats Kansas 67-60 at WVU Coliseum, clinches share of Big 12 regular season title by kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum
The No. 7 West Virginia women’s basketball team clinched a share of the regular season Big 12 Conference title Tuesday night, as they knocked off the Kansas Jayhawks 67-60 at the WVU Coliseum. Sophomore Bria Holmes led the way for the Mountaineers with 16 points, six rebounds and one blocked shot. The title is WVU’s first since the 1991-92 season when the team was still a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. West Vir-
ginia’s 27 regular season wins breaks the school record of 28 set in the 200910 season. Prior to tipoff, the Mountaineers honored seniors Aysa Bussie, Christal Caldwell, Brooke Hampton, Jess Harlee and Taylor Palmer. Bussie, a center, has started every game for WVU in her four years, while Caldwell has started every game since her junior year. All five seniors started, although Hampton was taken out immediately after tipoff because of a knee injury. “This is a great group,” West Virginia head coach Mike Carey said of the se-
niors. “These players love West Virginia University. They love playing here and they have a lot of pride. This group has won a lot of basketball games, but more than that, they’ve been such leaders for this team even as sophomores and juniors.” No. 9 Baylor defeated Iowa State 70-54 Tuesday night as well for a piece of its fourth straight conference title. Based on a tiebreaker, Baylor will get the No. 1 seed in the tournament, while the West Virginia Mountaineers get the second seed. Both teams, however, will have firstround byes and begin tour-
nament play Saturday in Oklahoma City. This marks the first year with co-champions in the Big 12 since 2007. “That win should give our team a lot of confidence,” Carey said following the team’s 71-69 victory over the Bears. The Mountaineers will enter the Big 12 tournament riding a 10-game winning streak, which includes victories over Baylor, Oklahoma State and Iowa State. “A lot of tears, a lot of sweat,” Bussie said. “It feels really good. This is something that we’ve always wanted, all throughout our
careers.” The Jayhawks (12-18, 5-13 Big 12) were led by CeCe Harper with 19 points, while Natalie Knight added 17. Kansas dropped its fifth straight game. The Mo u nt a i n e e r s forced 17 turnovers and outrebounded Kansas 4539, which includes an 1810 advantage on offensive rebounds. Kansas took its only lead of the game in the second half with 17:10 remaining to make it a 36-34 game. WVU responded with a 14-4 run, led by Bussie, to give the Mountaineers a 62-49 advantage with less than four minutes to play.
“I just said `Let’s enjoy this,’ and I gave them one day off and we’ll come back Thursday,” Carey said. “To win the Big 12 in your second year is great. And to do it with this group is great. I really mean what I say about these seniors. They deserve this.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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No. 7 West Virginia sends five seniors out in style by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenauem
The seniors of the West Virginia women’s basketball team never experienced an atmosphere like the one they played in front of Tuesday night. More than 5,000 fans packed the WVU Coliseum to send off seniors Asya Bussie, Jess Harlee, Brooke Hampton, Christal Caldwell and Taylor Palmer and watch the Mountaineers claim a share of the Big 12 Conference regular season championship. “(It was a ) great crowd. I want to thank them for their great enthusiasm. That is
the way we needed to (send) the girls out. They deserve that,” said head coach Mike Carey. Playing in a game of this magnitude will naturally bring out some nerves, which Palmer attributed to her team’s sluggish start. “It was exciting. Emotions were high and it was a crazy feeling. You know you have to focus on the game but emotions get in the way of that,” Palmer said. “At the start we were all over the place, but at the half everyone got it together and started to get things going again.” Carey started all his seniors at the tip before calling a timeout to take Hampton
out, who is currently battling a knee injury. The seniors who played led their team to a conference title. In their last home game as Mountaineers, Bussie and Caldwell combined for 28 points, while Harlee provided the spark her team needed on both ends of the floor. Harlee recorded six rebounds and added nine points. “(Jess) does the little things. She does all the little work. The first time I watched her I could tell she was a hustler,” Carey said. “She goes 100 percent all the time when she plays.” Four years ago Carey had a vision that the players he recruited were good enough
to compete with some of the best teams in the country. Four years later, Carey has accomplished his goal in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. “This championship didn’t start just this year, it started four years ago. I give a lot of credit to a lot of our assistant coaches in helping our players come along,” Carey said. “It’s hard to explain. Words cannot explain what I’m feeling. This is what you ask for on senior night. There was so much on the line and the whole team came together,” Caldwell said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Eron Harris drives past TCU’s Kyan Anderson Saturday.
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The WVU men’s basketball team will play its final road game of the regular season Wednesday night in Norman, Okla. as the Mountaineers try to knock off the No. 23 Oklahoma Sooners for the second time this season. West Virginia (16-13, 8-8 Big 12) edged out a 91-86 overtime win over Oklahoma (21-8, 10-6) Feb. 5 at the WVU Coliseum after travel complications delayed the Sooners’ arrival in Morgantown until approximately 90 minutes prior to tipoff. “West Virginia beat us earlier at their place and we know how tough they are,” said Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. “Bob (Huggins) does a great job, so (there is) no problem getting our guys to understand how well we have to play to have a chance to win.” The two teams have been on slightly different trajectories in the month since that early February meeting, as the Mountaineers lost four of their next six, while Oklahoma won four of its next six to regain its place in the national
rankings. Oklahoma is 13-3 at home this season, including a 6-2 record in conference play. The Sooners also feature the second-ranked offense in the Big 12, which is also good for No. 11 in the country at over 82 points per game. All five Oklahoma starters are averaging double figures on the season, led by sophomore guard Buddy Hield who averages 16.7 points per game. Sophomore for ward Ryan Spangler is nearly averaging a double-double on the season, averaging 10.1 points per game and a Big 12-leading 9.6 rebounds per contest. “Ryan’s been fantastic,” Kruger said. “Obviously, he’s a terrific rebounder and has done a very good job for us there. His offensive abilities have improved consistently throughout the year, and he’s given us a bunch on that that end, too. But most importantly, it’s just his competitiveness, his toughness. He’s really elevated our other guys in those areas.” West Virginia, meanwhile, hasn’t been as consistently successful on offense, but has indeed
proven to be a dangerous team when they are clicking on that end, especially from the perimeter. “It just comes down to us making some shots,” said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. “We don’t score close so we’ve really got to make some shots. When we’ve made them, we’ve been very competitive. When we haven’t, we’ve struggled.” The numbers support Huggins’ statement. West Virginia has shot 49 percent from the field and 43 percent from behind the arc in its 16 wins compared to just 38 percent from the floor and 33 percent from three-point range in its 13 losses. Junior guard Juwan Staten and sophomore guard Eron Harris lead the Mountaineers at 18 points per game apiece, trailing only Iowa State’s Melvin Ejim (18.9 ppg) in the Big 12. The tandem also combined for 48 points against the Sooners in February. It’s not clear yet at this point if sophomore guard Terry Henderson – WVU’s other double-figure scorer, who has missed three straight games with illness – will be able to return to action Wednesday night in Norman. Henderson returned to WVU’s bench
Saturday afternoon for the first time in the win over TCU but was dressed in street clothes. The Sooners are the sixth ranked team WVU will have faced in its last eight games. However, the Mountaineers are just 1-5 against AP-ranked teams this season and haven’t won a road game against a ranked opponent since January 2011 when they beat No. 13 Georgetown in Washington, D.C. West Virginia will also conclude its regular season schedule with yet another ranked opponent in No. 8 Kansas Saturday, but the Mountaineers are being careful not to get ahead of themselves. “We’re not looking ahead to Kansas right now,” Staten said. “We’re just looking forward to playing Oklahoma at Oklahoma. We know it’s going to be a tough game. They’re going to have payback on their mind for what happened here. “We’re just going to attack practice like it’s a normal practice and prepare for Oklahoma. Go out there, get a win and then look forward to the next game.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Barrett looking to make return
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West Virginia head coach Miha Lisac talks to his team earlier this season.
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Sophomore Hailey Barrett of the West Virginia University women’s tennis team is hopeful she can return after sitting out of the past five matches against Richmond, Old Dominion, Charleston, Buffalo and Penn State, resulting in a Mountaineer 1-4 record. Barrett has been out since after the Cal U match on Feb. 7, nearly a month ago. In the weeks leading up to the Vulcans match, Barrett said she did not feel well. “I would be practicing and I did not feel like myself at all. I could barely hit
the ball,” Barrett said. Barrett said she finally took a fingerprint test prior to the match against Cal (Pa.). The results came up negative, leading her to continue to play in the Cal U match. Although Barrett captured two wins that day, one in singles and the other in doubles with partner junior Ikttesh Chahal, the Lansing, Michigan native knew something still wasn’t right. “The next week, I still felt awful, and this is when it got really bad, so they took a blood test, and the blood test came back positive,” she said. With Barrett knowing she had mono, there was not much she could do to
physically help her team, especially with a lot of her strength depleted due to her sickness. Head coach Miha Lisac knew how big of an effect Barrett has on the team but said that he never gave up hope, and he assured that each lady on his squad is a leader in her own way, both on and off the court. “Yes, we’re a team, but a team is comprised of different pieces,” Lisac said. “For the pieces that are in place, it is very important that those pieces continue to go down the right road.” Barrett said she wants to be back for Saturday’s match when the Mountaineers take on Cornell
at the Ridgeview Racquet Club in Morgantown, as she has begun to practice this week.. “We’ll see where practice goes. We’re just going to take it slow, and we’ll react to that and, hopefully, play this weekend,” she said. Lisac said that regardless of Barrett being out, each player needs to continue to perform at her best even when the Mountaineer star returns to the courts. “It’s very crucial for the team that the players that are doing well right now to continue to move down that road,” he said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Carey has brought WVU to prominence After watching West Virginia take down Baylor Saturday in Waco, Texas, I thought to myself that Mike Carey is underrated as a coach. It wasn’t just because his squad has won nine straight games and is in good position to win the Big 12 Conference regular season title. Carey hasn’t received the recognition he deserves after years of hard work and strong results. When Carey took over at WVU, he didn’t have a lot to work with. The women’s team simply wasn’t very good. Through Carey’s guidance and leadership, the Mountaineers are back in the top 10 in both the Associated Press Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. Despite this rebuilding, and his 26-3 overall and 15-2 numbers in league play, he’s still criminally underrated and underappreciated. While people will praise coaches like Baylor’s Kim Mulkey or Connecticut’s Geno Auriemma, Carey has proven time and again his squad can compete with the best programs in the country. Yet there aren’t many who consider Carey one of the best coaches in the country. As we continue to see the WVU women’s basketball team progress, we should be aware of what Carey has done to change this program and what this means for the future. Carey has not only solidified himself as a coach who knows how to win, but his team feeds off what he preaches. While there were moments of adversity Sunday in the win over Baylor, Carey and his team were able to fight through it. That says a lot about the direction in which this team is headed. If we’re going to be honest here, it’s easy to say some of the foul calls in Sunday’s win were a bit questionable. Despite the Lady Bears’ Odyssey Sims having another strong performance, WVU didn’t allow other players to beat it. The Mountaineers fought issues at the foul line, turnovers and finishing near the rim, but still hung tough and fought hard. For Carey and company, that’s all you can ask for. With the win, West Virginia might have moved from a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament to a No. 2 squad. The Mountaineers found themselves playing their best basketball at a very crucial time in the season. Carey has found himself leading a group with tons of confidence. After falling in the season opener to Ohio State, WVU has really emerged as a team that’s on a mission. Since that loss, the Mountaineers have only fallen to Baylor and Texas. WVU has prided itself as a defensive squad. Even Sims, the nation’s leading scorer, having 39 points Sunday, was forced to commit 10 turnovers by West Virginia. Prior to Sunday’s loss, BU had won 35 consecutive Big 12 home games dating back to the final regular-season game of the 2009-10 season against Texas. Despite missing 12 free throws, WVU was able to win due to some key defensive stops and strong shooting. The Mountaineers shot 50 percent from the field and 41 percent from beyond the arc. Baylor was held to 16 percent from 3-point territory. With what WVU has accomplished this season, Carey deserves more praise. He’s as underrated as they come in women’s college basketball. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu
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FURNISHED HOUSES 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 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 2 BLOCKS FROM LAIR 3BR, parking. 120 Cornel/217 Waverly/311 1St Street/1008 Willey. $360/plus utilities. 304-594-3817 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
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
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