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Less pain at the pump Falling gas prices help students on a budget By Evelyn Merithew Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

West Virginia University students and Morgantown residents have something to be excited for as area gas prices are on a continual

downward trend. Gas prices throughout West Virginia have fallen more than five cents this week to $3.26 on average, according to AAA East Central, a non-profit association with 82 offices in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky and New York. Junior sport and exercise psychology student Allison Parkhurst said she has had her car with her at WVU since her freshman year. She said while having a vehicle to drive to and from class is a luxury, gas money has always been a stressor in addition to other college

WVU National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health offers healthy living programs BY AlysSA Pluchino Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

The state of West Virginia is No. 1 in cardiac heart disease, No. 2 in obesity and is No. 47 in overall health statistics out of the 50 United States. The combination of these factors has unfortunately resulted in an even more terrifying realization – women residing in West Virginia have a lower life expectancy rate than women in every other state across the nation. Thankfully, the West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health has made it their mission to help. The CoEWH is one of 20 such centers in the nation and is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women physically, spiritually and mentally. The major outreach program delivered by the center is a Women on Wellness Retreat. WOW serves as an interactive, one-day behavioral change retreat that is designed to help women make lasting, positive lifestyle changes. Each woman leaves the retreat with her own personal lifestyle plan, showing participants it is possible to live normal lives while also being healthy. While on a WOW Retreat, the CoEWH provides women with free health screenings, beginner exercise sessions that are con-

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ducted in an encouraging environment, advice from experts on women’s health, and a chance to participate in unique holistic alternatives including massages and Reiki. “We believe that a healthy lifestyle is a journey, not a destination,” said Katie O’Connor, a volunteer with the CoEWH. “By providing women with a safe, nonjudgmental environment, women are able to develop the goals and strategies that are best for her and then use the personalized lifestyle plan she has created to effect change. It is (a) holistic, behavior change program, for body, mind and spirit.” This year the center will host three WOW retreats in Greenbrier, Mingo and Marion Counties, with the possibility of a fourth in Berkeley County. “College students would benefit from this program by learning easy ways to change their lifestyles to better themselves,” O’Connor said. “College is stressful for some. The Women on Wellness retreats invite women of all ages to learn different techniques to relieve stress through exercise, meditation and other methods.” In addition to the WOW retreats, the National Center of Excellence offers Community Advisory Network meetings that are open to everyone in the state with an interest in women’s health. The

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GIFT OF PRIDE

The WVU marching band received its largest ever donation for its travel fund. A&E PAGE 3

expenses. “Gas prices in Morgantown have always seemed significantly higher than in my hometown of Richmond, Va.,” Parkhurst said. “I’m really glad that the prices are plummeting.” Parkhurst said she is a member of Kroger’s Fuel Points system, which helps her receive a discount in addition to the already cheapened gas prices. “I filled up my tank from empty for $2.90 a gallon last week at Kroger,” she said. “It only cost me around $30 to fill up, and I drive an SUV.” The average price of gas

in West Virginia during the week of Nov. 5 was $3.31, and the average price during the week of Nov. 13 was $3.53. The Parkersburg area currently has the lowest average in the state at $3.15 per gallon, while the Martinsburg area has the highest average of $3.39 per gallon. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline is currently $3.18 per gallon, which is the lowest since Feb. 22, 2011. This price is 17 cents cheaper than in October and 26 cents cheaper

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Jeromy Jackson pumps gas at the Shell gas station on University Avenue in Morgantown Thursday.

STANDIN’ IN THE HALL OF FAME

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Mike Ross, owner and chairman of Mike Ross Inc and Ross & Wharton Gas Co., receives his induction into the West Virginia University Business Hall of Fame, with Stephen Douglas, left and Jose Sartarelli, right.

Business School inducts 3 new members into hall of fame by jacob bojesson

troduced three new inductees to impact on the landscape of business the West Virginia Business Hall of in the state of West Virginia. Fame during a ceremony at the WaNominees to the Hall of Fame must have illustrated leadership and terfront Place Hotel Thursday. The West Virginia University ColWesley Bush, John Mork and lege of Business and Economics in- Mike Ross were honored for their see FAME on PAGE 2 staff writer @dailyathenaeum

Christian Student Fellowship to offer turkey dinner BY Alexis Randolph Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

West Virginia University’s student organization Christian Student Fellowship seeks to give students a safe place, particularly during the holiday season. To further the organization’s efforts, CSF will be holding a Thanksgiving turkey dinner Sunday at 6 p.m. “CSF holds weekly dinners followed by a worship service. These weekly dinners sparked the idea for a community Thanksgiving dinner,” said Ryan Hazard,

an intern with CSF and recent WVU graduate. “We always have worship on Sundays with a dinner beforehand. It is a great way for students to have some home-cooked food and to get away from microwave cooking or dorm food,” Hazard said. The dinner will be a potluck with dishes provided by any student who wants to bring them. While students are encouraged to bring a dish, it is not a requirement. Hazard said CSF has many members in the dorms, and they don’t expect students to whip some-

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thing up with a micro-fridge. Students interested in bringing a dish to the potluck can go to the event page CSF Thanksgiving Dinner on Facebook and say what they to bring. The dish will be added to the menu board at the CSF. Currently, the menu includes a turkey, which is being cooked by a member of CSF who is a culinary student, and other traditional Thanksgiving dishes such as green bean casserole, stuffing and a pumpkin roll. Hazard said the dinner is another way for CSF to carry out its mission as an

on-campus organization. “Our motto is simple – love God and love others,” Hazard said. “That is what we are all about, really, and it’s why we are trying to get out there and help more students.” CSF is a non-denominational fellowship group at WVU that Hazard describes as a close-knit group of friends. “College is a huge time of transition. We want to provide a great place for students to go and hang out,” Hazard said. “We are always

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2 | NEWS

Friday November 15, 2013

Toronto mayor denies latest allegations

Toronto mayor Rob Ford displays a milk moustache as he takes part in voting with city council members in Toronto Thursday. Ford denied Thursday that he pressured a female staffer for oral sex, in an obscenity-laced statement on live television in which he also threatened to take legal action against former staffers who spoke to police about his drinking and drug use. The mayor, who admitted last week to smoking crack, later announced he was getting professional help. But he once again refused to step down and used a typical mix of contrition and defiance during several public appearances Thursday. TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s mayor denied Thursday that he pressured a female employee for oral sex, in an obscenity-laced statement on live television in which he also threatened to take legal action against former staffers who spoke to police about his drinking and drug use. Rob Ford, who admitted last week to smoking crack, later announced he was getting professional help. But he once again refused to step down and used a typical mix

of contrition and defiance in several public appearances Thursday. He wore a football jersey to a City Council session, where outraged councilors turned their backs each time he spoke and again called on him to step aside. Later, Councilor Karen Stintz said the city has suspended all school trips to City Hall indefinitely because staff deemed it unsafe. Ford drew gasps from reporters Thursday morning

when he used an obscenity as he denied telling a staffer he wanted to have oral sex. “I’ve never said that in my life to her, I would never do that,” Ford said on live television. The father of two schoolage children said he is “happily married” and used crude language to say he enjoys enough oral sex at home. Ford later apologized for his remarks at a news conference. He explained he was pushed “over the line”

by newly released court documents that included allegations against him involving cocaine, escorts and prostitution. He called the allegations “100 per cent lies.” He said his integrity as a father and husband had been attacked, prompting him to “see red.” “I acted on complete impulse in my remarks,” Ford said. Ford also said he didn’t want to comment on the particulars of the health

care support he’s receiving and asked for privacy for his family. The mayor said he would take legal action against his former chief of staff, Mark Towhey and two other aides over their interviews with police that were detailed in court documents released Wednesday. Ford did not specify what the aides might have said that was untrue. He also said he would take action against a waiter who said he

believed Ford and a woman were snorting cocaine in a private room at a restaurant. “I have to take legal action against the waiter who said I was doing lines,” he said. “Outright lies, that is not true.” The conservative Ford, 44, was elected in 2010 on a wave of discontent from Toronto’s outer suburbs over what voters considered wasteful spending and elitist politics at City Hall.

FAME

measure.” Bush is a native of Morgantown and current chairman, CEO and president of global security company Northrop Grumman Corporation, the world’s fourth largest weapon manufacturer with 68,000 employees worldwide. Bush received his master’s degree in electrical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has held a variety of prestigious positions

within the American aerospace industry. “We are very grateful to what Wes has done to bring activities to our state,” said Eugene Cilento, a professor of chemical engineering at WVU. “Wes’ activities clearly demonstrate international recognition, leadership in a distinction of both his profession and community. Wes is a valued son of our state.” Mork serves as president and chief executive of Energy Corporation of

America. Mork, born and raised in southern California, has strong ties to West Virginia going back to the 1970s when he and his wife Julie founded ECA, which develops natural gas reserves in the state. “He and his wife discovered and developed the Glenville northeast gas field,” said former West Virginia governor, Gaston Caperton. “Mork has rejuvenated the central West Virginia economy.”

Ross is owner and chairman of Mike Ross, Inc. and Ross & Wharton Gas Co. Ross grew up in Coalton, W.Va., and has served 12 years in the West Virginia Senate. Ross, along with business partner Robert Wharton, created the company in 1971, and it has created thousands of job opportunities within West Virginia. “For a brief period of time he loaded coal by hand at $2 a ton to

now president at Ross & Warthon Gas Company,” said Stephen L. Douglas, director of the WVU Alumni Association. “Mike has served three terms in the West Virginia State Senate and another term in the House of Delegates, where he fought for economic development programs and improved our schools and furthered higher education in West Virginia.”

HEALTH

seriously. The National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health focuses on community outreach building and working with community partnerships across the state. The Center of Excellence is (a) also multidisciplinary grass-roots effort focusing on all aspects of health for women throughout their life.” The first step to leading a healthier lifestyle is to be informed. Learn more about women’s health and upcoming events by visiting http:// www.wvhealthywomen. org/.

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Continued from page 1 commitment to the community and have strong ties to the state of West Virginia, either by birth, residence, education or business presence. “They are all shining examples and superstars,” said WVU President James P. Clements. “Wes Bush, John Mork and Mike Ross are world class by any

Continued from page 2 CoEWH’s Women Love Your Heart events have also partnered with the WVU Heart Institute and the American Heart Association to host a variety of health-related events. “One of 20 nationally designated centers across the United States, West Virginia’s CoE is the only CoE in the nation with a statewide capture area,” O’Connor said. “WVU is (a) land grant institution and takes its reasonability to the state very

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Continued from page 1 than the same date in 2012. AAA East Central reported about one in four U.S. gas stations are currently selling gasoline for less than $3.00 per gallon, while only 10 percent of gas stations are selling gas for more than $3.50 per gallon. Sadie Kalathunkal, a junior marketing student, said she agreed the lowering gas prices are good for her and other students who drive to class every day. “This is really going to help college students live within their means. Most of

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Pride Travel Fund receives record donation

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The ‘Pride of West Virginia’: The Mountaineer Marching Band received its largest-ever gift to its travel fund.

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Donors help to propel many aspects of West Virginia University, and “The Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band relies heavily on the help of these donors. The WVU Foundation, which handles the Pride Travel Fund, received a record donation this year of $103,232, which goes straight to helping the WVU Marching Band. 941 donors helped to create the largest donation in the Pride Travel Fund’s

seven-year history. This year’s outstanding fundraising campaign beat 2012’s record of $103,083 supplied by 892 donors. Throughout the seven years, the campaign has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Every year we work hard to raise awareness of the campaign and increase the number of donors,” said Mary Esposito, assistant director of the Foundation’s University Fund and director of the Pride Travel Fund campaign. The Pride Travel Fund started in 2007 to help defer some of the costs incurred on a yearly basis by

the band during its travel season. “The money raised through the campaign helps with the Pride’s travel expenses to away football games, exhibition shows and parades,” Esposito said. “This also includes transportation, meals and lodging.” The WVU Foundation helped to bring in many new donors for the band, which, in turn, also supports WVU’s football team. With the help of the Pride Travel Fund, the WVU Marching Band was able to travel across the country this year to Norman, Okla.,

to help cheer on the Mountaineers when they took on the Oklahoma Sooners for the band’s first Big 12 trip and to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., when the Mountaineers fought the Maryland Terrapins. They also traveled across the state and region to perform exhibition shows for prospective high school students and other fans. Since 2007, when the Pride Travel Fund was started, the band has been able to travel across the nation to watch the football team take on many different college football teams, including Louisiana State

University, Auburn, Connecticut, Rutgers, Pitt and James Madison University. “The WVU Marching Band is truly an ambassador for West Virginia University and our great state,” Esposito said. “The Pride” helps to promote the University through its many appearances across the country. This year, the band did an exhibition show in front of hundreds of high school students who may very well attend WVU because of the performance. “It helps promote our University and West Vir-

ginia when the band takes its wonderful sound all over the country,” Esposito said. “Without the help of private gifts, the band’s appearances outside Morgantown would be limited.” To contribute to the Pride Travel Fund, visit http:// www.pridetravelfund.com. Gifts to the Pride Travel Fund count in A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University, which has a goal of raising $750 million. For more information on this campaign, visit http://www. astateofminds.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ to come to CAC by jake jarvis a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University School of Theatre and Dance will put on their second LAB Theatre show of the season with “Gruesome Playground Injuries” this weekend, starring Ben Forer and Megan Schreiber and directed by Vincent Pelligrino, an MFA acting student. The show is different from students’ expectations of the University’s offerings after the stunning performance of “Cabaret.”

Instead of a huge ensemble with foot-tapping songs, “Gruesome Playground Injuries” is a twoperson, stripped-down performance. The play follows the lives of two characters, Kayleen and Doug. During the course of 30 years, from age 9-39 years old, we see two childhood friends continually drawn together. “This play examines the seasons that relationships go through,” Pelligrino said. “We all encounter good times and bad times, but we can always count on someone that will help us get

through.” With such a small cast, it is important to select actors with the right chemistry and the connection. “I relate to Kayleen quite a bit,” Schreiber said. “Obviously not to the extremes that she sometimes goes to, but I think we all can relate to feeling unsure or self-conscious. “I think Kayleen’s most prominent character traits are that she’s this really guarded person who is clearly emotional but won’t let anyone see that,” Schreiber said. Audience members may

have seen Pelligrino star in the hit musical “Cabaret.” After Pelligrino ended “Cabaret,” he immediately began working on “Gruesome Playground Injuries.” “I believe that a good director is, at his core, an actor, a technician and a producer,” Pelligrino said. “We only had two weeks to mount the show, but this is not unusual in the professional world.” LAB Theatre shows occur twice each semester with the support of professor Jim Knipple, the resident artist with the school. Unlike “Cabaret,” in which

professors and faculty effectively ran the show, “Gruesome Playground Injuries” has a team of six students bringing forth quality entertainment similar to that of a professional theater. “The rehearsal process was really short, so we came in having memorized the script and got right to work, which was a little nervewracking but a lot of fun,” Schreiber said. One thing’s for sure: this intimate, thought-provoking play should prove to be one of Lab Theatre’s best works. “No matter what stage of life you are as an audi-

ence member, you can relate to their story,” Pelligrino said. “We have all had best friends, and we have all needed them to help us cope with physical or psychological injury.” “Gruesome Playground Injuries” will run tonight and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. It will take place in VDM Lab Theatre in the bottom floor of the Creative Arts Center. Admission is free. The show contains graphic language and might not be suitable for all ages. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Netflix offers something for everyone with on-demand screening feature maria solano a&E writer @dailyathenaeum

The variety of ways college students can access movies and television shows has only increased throughout the years. With the advancements of technology and demand from consumers, many companies have started to offer services for instant video streaming, such as Hulu and Netflix. Other companies, like Redbox, have been around for a longer amount of time but have just recently started to gain more public attention. However, Netflix has clearly stood out from the crowd. Netflix reached 29 million users in September, and the company is continuing its way to the top. Netflix has surpassed HBO’s 28 million users and is expecting to add more than three million subscribers total in the next quarter. Some series that have added to the company’s popularity are “Orange is the New Black,” “The Walking Dead,” “Breaking Bad” and “Scandal.”

One attractive quality about Netflix is its on-demand nature. Consumers can log onto their accounts at any time to watch any show out of the vast selection Netflix has available. Although Netflix also has the option to mail discs, they are better known for their instant on-demand streaming. Netflix has developed one of the most powerful recommendation engines in the world. The power of their engines was made stronger a few months ago when Netflix introduced its multiple-user profiles.

This new addition allows different people to get their own recommendations, rather than getting recommendations that barely apply to their interests. Not only is Netflix filled with classics such as “Clueless,” “Titanic” and “The Breakfast Club,” but it also offers new movies, such as “Bachelorette, “It’s a Disaster” and “The Lorax.” Netflix has also become a great hit by streaming its own series, including “House of Cards” and “Arrested Development.” Netflix organizes mov-

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OPINION

Friday November 15, 2013

editorial

New statistics bad news for students According to the 2013 Census Bureau, this year has seen the least amount of college grads moving out of their parents’ houses and college apartments. Many attribute this hesitancy to jump into the real world of buying starter houses, securing a stable job and settling down with a spouse to the lackluster job market we’ve seen since the recession in 2008. In a world where a master’s degree, much less a bachelor’s degree, does not guarantee a job, many young adults find themselves in a pool of other overqualified individuals all searching for their big break, an idea that was once only reserved for the most lucrative of careers but now

applies to ordinary jobs one would search for with the everyday business degree. General home ownership has dropped, yet West Virginia currently boasts the highest home ownership rate in the country. Perhaps this is attributed to the low cost of living in the Mountain State, but it is more likely young adults often leave the state to follow their career paths, leaving older residents to bump up this statistic. With a few exceptions, the job pool in West Virginia for burgeoning adults is slim to none. This is a well-documented issue for our state, and the rumors that West Virginia’s PROMISE scholarship may soon have an added post-gradu-

ation requirement forcing students to remain working in the state for a set number of years after college only serves to highlight the downfall of job opportunities here. In a world where a college education becomes more and more commonplace with each generation, how will applicants be able to distinguish their qualifications from their fellow young adults? Sure, a college degree places us all on an even playing field, but it wasn’t so long ago when all we needed was a bachelor’s degree to land that coveted job. Now it is imperative to at least consider graduate schools, master’s degrees and a variety of extracurric-

ulars and internships in order to be considered even remotely competitive in today’s job market. Employers are expecting more of this generation and by doing so, many who would be considered overqualified for these positions are declined job offers in favor of the type A personalities, who took the maximum limit of credit hours each semester while juggling a 4.0 and a presidential position in two clubs. While it’s understandable why the overachiever is continuously picked for these positions, there are many young adults fresh out of college who are more than able to perform these jobs and are turned down simply for a lack of extracurriculars.

Statistics about a prolonged youth spent in the basement of parents’ houses or in old college apartments long after graduation aren’t just disheartening – they’re downright frightening. We are creating a generation of capable individuals in which, currently, one in five are completely disconnected from any school or job-related functions. It’s hard to say what we can do to combat these alarming statistics, espe- Tell us what you think about cially as we approach our the future job market. Send own graduation dates. a tweet to But if the opportunity for a stellar internship comes @dailyathenaeum. your way, don’t hesitate to take it. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

op-ed commentary

The negative consequences of shaming obesity emily torbett guest columnist

Most of us have heard about the “obesity epidemic” for years. In school and at home, from teachers to doctors to television reporters, we’ve come to learn one central theme when it comes to our body weight: being overweight is dangerous and detrimental to our health, and being of healthy weight takes little more than daily exercise and a proper diet. However, despite the obvious efforts made to stigmatize obesity, more Americans are obese than ever before. Just how many Americans are affected by obesity? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one third of all U.S. adults are obese. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. The outlook is hardly positive for the future. In fact, by 2030, more than half of Americans are expected to be “seriously overweight.” While mindlessly browsing the Internet recently, I came across a blog entitled “This Is Thin Privilege.” The title alone was shocking to me. “Thin privilege” was not something I was aware existed. However, according to the blog’s vast and loyal following, thin privilege doesn’t just exist. It affects the lives of real people each and every day. Upon further reading, I learned that many believe

thin privilege is, in a general sense, the day-to-day life of thin people being easier than that of larger people. The blog was mostly comprised of reader-submitted stories that exemplified their belief of the existence of both thin privilege and fat discrimination. The topics most commonly written about were shame at work, bullying in school and embarrassment while attempting to exercise. While researching further into this issue, I learned that “fat acceptance” has recently become an Internet movement, unprecedented in its support and following. Site after site is dedicated to the destigmatization of obesity. Many would likely read this and think, “Why should we accept obese people the way they are? Obesity is unhealthy!” Or, “If you don’t like feeling embarrassed about your weight, then lose some!” Although the obese are hardly a minority anymore, their pleas for equal treatment are easily to dismiss. For years, it has been wired into our brains that body weight is easy controlled. Our default setting says being fat is not okay, and many of us react accordingly. Obesity is surely a health concern. There is an obvious and direct correlation between obesity and heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. The health care costs of an obese person are on average $1,429 more annually than that of a person with a healthy body weight. Many of us cite health

concerns as a means to justify our treatment of the obese. However, with an obesity rate that is only expected to grow, one must wonder if the stigmatization of obesity has helped us to combat the problem, or if it has only served to exacerbate it. Many of the followers of the fat acceptance movement claim the shame and embarrassment they are made to feel on a daily basis only makes it harder to work toward health. The nasty stares they receive at the gym make it harder to go to the gym. The insults hurled at them by drivers while attempting to go jogging make it harder to go jogging. The comments, insults and disapproving glares make an overweight person only want to retreat back into themselves, making their journey to become healthier appear impossible. In short, shaming someone for being overweight is doing absolutely nothing to help them. It is clear that stigmatizing obesity and treating the obese like social pariahs has done nothing to make America healthier, but fullfledged fat acceptance may not help bring down the rising head count of obese Americans. Making plane seats wider and clothing bigger or saying that being obese poses no risks whatsoever might not help. However, a little kindness, encouragement and equal social treatment could go a long way.

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Total Frat Move offends with article about short-haired girls taylor brim missouri state university

The year of 2013 has been no stranger to controversy. Between the government shutdown and Miley’s vivacious tongue, we have enough squabble and scandal to compete with an exposed Janet Jackson. Yet there seems to be a common thread throughout the year’s scandals: they all feel relevant. Healthcare reform, naked Disney pop stars, decriminalization of marijuana and legalization of gay marriage all reflect an ever-changing and somewhat adaptable society. That’s why whenever I found myself on the popular TotalFratMove. com, a website of arti-

cles and social commentary from Greek organizations around the country, I thought I had traveled back in time. Surely, a website whose top trending article is “Why Girls Should Not Cut Their Hair Short” is from an ancient era, not the 21st century, where gender equality has become the societal norm. But I did not time travel. The article is already a top-read one, according to the site. The author spends the majority of the text highlighting celebrities who have opted for the short ‘do, explaining how much less attractive they were post pixie cut. Examples are Beyonce, Rihanna and Emma Watson. Alas, even the beautiful Jennifer Lawrence was targeted by the article, claiming they would only “bang

her if she lost ten pounds,” and her haircut result was equally disastrous. These comparisons serve as a foundation for his main point, that if they can’t pull it off, then neither will you. Don’t worry though, the article is not entirely void of perspective! It addresses the, “But, we don’t cut our hair for you, we cut it for ourselves!” counterarguments by stating short hair will not only hurt your chances with a guy but will inevitably cause lack of self-esteem: “All of those odd insecurities you have about your looks are only highlighted with short hair. Other girls will notice them immediately as well. If you have bad teeth or some other sort of imperfection, with short hair, you’re putting it front and center. Even if you don’t have a glaring

flaw, there’s one thing of which I’m sure: your face is going to look fat. Need further proof? Look at that picture of ole Jennifer Lawrence and remember that she looked fine before.” The article is void of any recognition for ladies who cannot grow hair due to genetics, disease or chemotherapy. And of course, it does not even consider the gay community, who usually do not spend their time pining over boy’s opinions of their hair. If there is anything that the year 2013 has taught me, it’s that everyone is entitled to their opinions. Even if their opinion is stuck in an archaic time, it is our wonderful and fundamental right to voice our beliefs and twerk on Robin Thicke if we want to. Thus, why should any-

one pay attention to this article if you disagree? Controversial articles are posted daily, most tackling much more sensitive topics than hair length. It should be mentioned this is not the first time TotalFratMove.com has published disputed columns. Other popular articles include, “Rush Boobs From this Week”, articles with photos of girls covering their breasts with Greek symbols drawn on them, and “69 Thoughts a Guy Has During a Terrible Hookup.” The difference lies mainly in the messenger. The above article was published by a website that is a self-proclaimed representation of the “nation’s finest Greek Organizations”. Make no mistake, TotalFratMove.com is very popular. There are books

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McCartney renews, restores with latest album, ‘New’ charles young copy editor @dailyathenaeum

««««« When Paul McCartney was just 16 years old, he penned one of his first songs. The song is simple and the message is clear. It’s a proto-nostalgic love letter romanticizing old age, his future grandchildren and aging gracefully with a beloved partner. The song sketch, which would eventually become “When I’m Sixty-Four,” found a young McCartney dreaming like an old soul,

painting an idealized portrait of his twilight years in which he is surrounded by family and occupied with simple tasks. Today, with his 64th birthday almost a decade past, McCartney isn’t showing any signs that he’ll be retiring to that cottage on the Isle of Wright any time soon. Instead of slowing down as he enters his seventh decade, McCartney is, yet again, engaged in a cycle of artistic renewal, rediscovery and rejuvenation. For his latest album, the aptly titled “New,” McCartney enlisted a team of upand-coming producers to man the controls and sonically shape his efforts.

His collaborators, including Mark Ronson and Giles Martin, helped McCartney frame his vision in a modern context and fill his compositions with a youthful energy. Ronson, who is best known for crafting the sounds of British neosoul songstresses like Amy Winehouse and Allen, directed three of the album’s stand-out tracks. His input includes the restless, pleading baroque pop of “Alligator,” and the bouncing, eerily familiar title track, which was released as the album’s first single. Martin, the son of storied Beatles producer George Martin, returned to work-

ing with McCatney after their recent collaboration on “Love,” the Beatles soundtrack/mash-up album created for Cirque du Soleil. For his work on “New,” Martin delicately balances the weight of his father’s legacy. He respectfully walks the line between a past to which he is indebted but was born too late to experience, and a future he’s playing a part in writing. McCartney, who the Guiness Book of World Records calls “the most successful composer and recording artist of all time,” will forever be equally blessed and cursed by his Beatles legacy. Although he is one of music’s most revered and re-

spected elder statesmen, one who long ago proved his talents outside the confines of the Fab Four, McCartney’s newest works will inevitably be compared to previous ones. But McCartney, who seems to have become accepting if not even a bit revisionist about his Beatles days and their meaning, seems to have now embraced this inevitability with new artistic outlook. With “New,” his first album of wholly original material since 2007’s “Memory Almost Full,” McCartney has found a way to beautifully and effectively wield the duality of his past and present. The result is a col-

lection of songs that reside in a modern, retro daydream set somewhere in between Penny Lane, Abby Road and Uncle Albert’s house. “New” can’t really be called a come-back album, because McCartney never went anywhere. Instead, it is an affirmation of his prowess – a dazzling return of the world’s favorite songwriter. Just like he promised us when he was just a teenager, McCartney might be getting older and losing his hair – but he is still sincerely ours, forevermore. Thanks for the music, Macca. Key Tracks: “Save Us,” “Alligator,” “Queenie Eye” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Strong performances make ‘Thor: The Dark World’ Nick wesdock A&E writer @dailyathenaeum

««««« Marvel’s “Thor” stormed back into theaters last week, employing his famed giant hammer. “Thor: The Dark World” is the follow up to 2011’s original “Thor.” The sequel finds Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, back in his home realm on Asgard fighting to bring peace back to the nine realms. Of course, every superhero needs a love interest, and no Marvel movie would be complete without a beautiful damsel in distress.

Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, awaits Thor’s return to Earth. When she grows impatient, she discovers a wormhole and is sucked into another realm. Thor finds out Jane went missing and travels to Earth to search for her. Jane is back by the time he gets there, but not without repercussions. A powerful weapon called the Aether has entered her bloodstream, and now the Dark Elves are after her. Admittedly, it’s not the greatest plot ever written for a superhero movie. Many elements of the story line are a bit of a stretch, including the battle scenes. However, nobody goes to a superhero movie for its

verity, and despite being over the top at some points, “Thor: The Dark World” is entertaining. There is plenty of action in the film. Director Alan Taylor, who directed “Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire,” does a sufficient job portraying the battles. That being said, the 3D effects are nothing special. The sequel explores – humorously at times – the struggles of long-distance relationships. Upon his return to Earth, Thor dramatically explains how he had to leave to end the chaos in the nine realms. What really makes this movie stand out is the performances of the actors and actresses.

Chris Hemsworth is the perfect Thor, and the charming performances of Portman and her sidekick Kat Dennings, who plays Darcy, are absolutely on point. Tom Hiddleston plays Loki, Thor’s edgy brother, and Anthony Hopkins returns as their father, Odin. “Thor: The Dark World,” in all its flashy, actionpacked glory, might not live up to the reputation of its first chapter, but it’s well worth seeing. We’ll undoubtedly see Thor again, whether it be in a third installment of the series, or as everyone’s favorite Avenger. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Remakes of video games disappoint Bieber: ‘All Bad’ or still ‘Somebody to Love’? westley thompson a&E writer @dailyathenaeum

A concerning trend during the last few years in regard to entertainment media is the lack of originality. Whether it be movies, television or video games, studios seem to be content with avoiding leaps of faith with original ideas. Instead, they are taking the safe route of churning out an endless stream of sequels and remakes. This trend is particularly annoying in the video game market, where dropping $60 on a clone of what you bought a year ago just to stay relevant is both frustrating and expensive. First, a brief disclaimer. Sequels aren’t an inherently bad thing. In fact, they can be excellent when done right. The problem is with sequels that are copies of its predecessors, with only mild tweaks and upgrades. A good sequel will take the spirit of the original game and build upon it, significantly changing and upgrading gameplay and offering a new and inspired story line while still keeping the spirit of the original title intact. A stellar example of a sequel done right is “Fallout 3.” The first few “Fallout” games were 2-D and isometric. The third one completely changed gameplay, making it a first person shooter/RPG hybrid with new locations and graphics, while still taking place in the same fictional universe. Bungie’s first few “Halo” games got sequels right,

too. There was enough time and thought between release dates so that each game was a significant improvement compared to its predecessor. Another example of sequels that make the grade are trilogies – games with story lines so far-reaching that they were conceived to be three games. BioWare’s “Mass Effect” series demonstrates this well. Although the gameplay differences are mostly mild improvements, the story line is a science-fiction epic and needs to span three titles to be experienced properly. One video game series continues to pump out an uninspired sequel year after year. “Madden” releases a new game each year at full retail value, although the games don’t actually differ much from one another. The mechanics are always the same, and the only discernible differences are mild graphic improvements and updated player rosters. While this was initially forgivable, since updating the player rosters is vitally important to sports games, that excuse no longer works with the rise in popularity of downloadable content within the last decade. Perhaps the greatest offender in this sequel flood is the “Call of Duty” series. Initially set in a World War II setting, the first three “Call of Duty” games barely appeared as blips on the radar in the video game world. They had a good fan base, but during the mid-2000s, the first-person shooter genre was inundated with WWII

games. “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” changed all of this, though. The game’s multi-player mode was absolutely brilliant. The maps were exceptionally designed, and use of modern weapons made the game stand out. “Modern Warfare” was so successful that this style of customization has been adopted by countless other games. “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” sadly marks the last time a “Call of Duty” game has been revolutionary. With the possible exception of “Modern Warfare 2,” each sequel has been progressively getting worse and more uninspired. Because the publisher, Activision, has realized what a cash cow they have with the series, they have adopted the strategy of pushing out a new sequel every year, no matter the quality. I understand and don’t blame them. They are a business after all, but where is the artistic pride in publishing something that is just okay instead of something that is amazing? This tactic of making a new mediocre game every year instead of an excellent one whenever it’s ready and the right time, will eventually catch up to the series and has already begun to do so. The newest game, released more than a week ago, “Call of Duty: Ghosts” hasn’t enjoyed the high sales its predecessors have. It is just that everybody expects more and believes the series can do better. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Justin Bieber, the 19-yearold “All Bad” crooner, rocketed to fame five years ago via YouTube and sponsorship by Grammy-winning musician Usher, and lately, he has been under incredible scrutiny. From spitting on adoring fans to making a mockery of Holocaust victim Anne Frank, Bieber’s year has been riddled with both moral and legal trouble. The singer, who hails from Ontario, Canada, has been recognized as an industry heavyweight. His accolades include Grammy and Video Music Award nominations, more than 15 million albums sold and more than 47 million followers on Twitter. Bieber’s latest track, aptly titled “All Bad,” debuted this week to commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the iTunes charts. Despite the success and following Bieber has attained in the past five years, bad publicity and legal trouble could ruin the star’s remarkable career. In late March, Bieber traveled to Munich, Germany, for the European leg of his “Believe” tour. The singer brought his pet capuchin monkey, Mally, as part of his entourage. Upon arrival in a Munich airport, Mally was detained due to a lack of documentation by Bieber. Customs officers allowed Bieber nearly a month to

send the proper documents to repossess the orphaned Mally. However, Bieber never troubled himself to attain the documents, and Mally became official property of Germany. The monkey currently resides in a petting zoo in northern Germany. Bieber and his entourage paid homage to one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, Anne Frank, by visiting her home in Amsterdam April 14. After a guided tour of the Annex where the Franks lived with several other families to escape Nazi persecution, Bieber signed the historical site’s guest book. Upon concluding the tour, which included the history of the Frank family, Bieber penned, “Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a Belieber.” After the official Anne Frank House publicly released Bieber’s statement, many were enraged by the remarks. “I couldn’t believe Justin Bieber would dare to say something like that,” said Sam Humphreys, a freshman English student. “It was totally insensitive.” Following a meal in an upscale New York City bistro in June, Bieber decided to avoid a flock of fans by exiting the establishment through the restaurant’s kitchen. The singer was video-recorded urinating into a mop bucket. After relieving himself, the singer

reportedly squirted an image of former President Bill Clinton with Windex while saying “F--k Bill Clinton.” Following the debacle, Bieber took to Twitter, saying “@BillCinton thanks for taking the time to talk Mr. President. Your words meant alot. #greatguy.” This month, Bieber came under fire yet again after visiting Centaurus, a popular Brazilian brothel. Photos emerged after Bieber left the brothel wearing a sheet. His identity was exposed by revealing a tattoo on one of his fingers. A video was also uploaded to YouTube by a Brazilian prostitute, who filmed the singer sleeping.The prostitute now claims she slept with the singer. Bieber and his entourage allegedly selected 10 prostitutes for the singer to choose from, and his first choice was given $500 to sleep with him. Despite these troubles, Beliebers, the singer’s fan base, have stood by their icon. “He’s just a teen,” said Sarah Costa, a sophomore philosophy student. “He’s not perfect and is going to make mistakes. We all do.” The public can only watch as the coming weeks unfold for the young singer. Will he face the music? Only time will tell. For ongoing entertainment, be sure to follow the “Biebs” on Twitter and Instagram @justinbieber. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Freshman Daryl Worley pumps up the crowd during West Virginia’s loss to Texas.

West Virginia travels to face Kansas Jayhawks, bowl eligibility hopes hanging by a thread by connor murray associate sports editor @connorkmurray

West Virginia needs to win its final two games to reach bowl eligibility as it travels to take on a struggling Kansas Jayhawks team that has lost six games in a row. Coming off a disappointing 47-40 loss to Texas in overtime last week, head coach Dana Holgorsen and the Mountaineers now have to rebound quickly and focus on taking on a Kansas team that has not won a Big 12 game

since 2009. “It’s going to be a challenging game for us. They have been playing a lot better. Especially defensively, they’ve been playing a lot better,” Holgorsen said. “They’ve played six really good teams in a row and have played competitive. We’ve got our hands full. We need to move forward. We still are playing for something.” While West Virginia still has something to play for, it will have to do so without junior linebacker Jared Barber and sophomore safety K.J.

Dillon, who suffered seasonending injuries during the team’s loss to Texas. West Virginia defensive coordinator Keith Patterson said his team understands injuries are inevitable in football, and the defense is prepared to step up to fill the void left by Barber and Dillon. “That’s just part of college football … We’ll just plug people in at those positions and get them up to speed as fast as possible,” Patterson said. “I always tell the backups ‘You’re one play away from being a starter, so you have to

West Virginia looks to rebound from Virginia Tech loss against Duquesne by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Head coach Bob Huggins and fans of West Virginia basketball will get their first opportunity of the 201314 season to observe how the young group of Mountaineers respond after a loss. WVU was defeated 87-82 by Virginia Tech Tuesday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va. “We just have so much youth,” Huggins said. “I’m not trying to make excuses, but you only have so much time. We’ve had to do a lot of stuff and try not to do it too fast.” The Mountaineers will attempt to right their wrongs Sunday afternoon when the team hosts Duquesne in the WVU Coliseum. The Dukes, 1-1, took down West Virginia in the 2012-13 season 60-56,

in a contest held at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. “I feel like we came out flat last year against Duquesne,” said junior guard Juwan Staten. “That’s one thing that we’re concentrating on – coming out and drawing first blood.” West Virginia let a 17-point lead slip away in its loss to the Hokies Tuesday. The team shot just 35.7 percent from the field but hit on 11 of 24 three point attempts. Junior forward Remi Dibo led the Mountaineers with 17 points off the bench. WVU’s guard play added 41 points between Staten, Eron Harris and Gary Browne. The team’s efficiency, however, remains in question as the three combined for a 12 of 37 afternoon. “I think everyone on this team can make shots,” Dibo said. “I think as we move along through the season,

everybody can step out and can be the best shooter of that game.” The talks around much of college basketball are the rule changes that have made a major impact on the game. West Virginia and Virginia Tech combined for 53 fouls, 24 more than their meeting in the 2012-13 season. The rule changes resulted in 71 total foul shots Tuesday. “I honestly think (the referees) are as confused as we are,” Huggins said. “It’s so dramatically different.” West Virginia leads the alltime series against Duquesne 50-37, in 87 overall meetings. The Dukes hadn’t beaten the Mountaineers since 2002 before the 2012-13 victory. The Mountaineers and Dukes tip off Sunday at 4 p.m. inside the WVU Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

prepare.’ You can’t use injuries as an excuse.” While Kansas is near the bottom of the Big 12 in almost every offensive statistical category, Patterson said the Jayhawks still possess the talent to pose problems for opposing defenses. “They’re much better (than in 2012). They rushed for 200 yards against Oklahoma State … They have more of an identity than they did a year ago … They seem a little more consistent,” he said. Redshirt senior running back Charles Sims has seen

an increased workload recently and has responded by racking up 247 rushing yards on 48 carries and finding the end zone four times on the ground and once through the air in the last two weeks. “If you’ve got a player like that, you better find a way to get the ball to him. I feel like that’s our jobs as coaches, to come up with ways that he can touch the ball in space. We’re going to do the same thing this week,” said offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson. Despite having no room

for error if his team wants to make a bowl game, junior quarterback Paul Millard said his team is still in a good state of mind. “I think it’s positive. Each week this year we’ve had guys go out there and give 100 percent effort. We’ve all seen it, we’ve come up just short in a lot of games,” Millard said. “For the remainder of the season, we’re going to go out there and give it our all and try to get a couple wins and get a bowl game.” connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia to face Akron in MAC tournament tonight by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

West Virginia and Akron last met on the soccer pitch Sept. 29 in Morgantown. The Mountaineers were in the middle of a losing streak at the time. The Zips beat WVU that night, 1-0, en route to their eighth consecutive Mid-American Conference regular season title. More than a month later, West Virginia will get its chance at redemption as the two teams meet in the conference semifinal. “Akron is obviously a great program with a storied tradition,” said head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “(They are) well coached; great tradition, great fans. It’s going to be quite a challenge for our young group, but I know our guys are up for it.” LeBlanc will lead his Mountaineers into Cub Cadet Field in Akron, Ohio, for their third time in the last four years for

a postseason affair. WVU is 1-7 all-time in Akron, with the only victory back in 1967. The Zips finished the season 14-3-1 on the season and currently rank in the top 10 in the country. Two of Akron’s three losses have come at home, which is some muchneeded good news for the Mountaineers. The team is led by AllAmerican candidate Reinaldo Brenes who has scored five goals, including the game-winner when Akron visited Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium earlier this year. Freshman midfielder Adam Najem tops the team with five assists and 13 total points. In goal, freshman Fernando Pina has made an outstanding collegiate debut in 2013. He’s started all 18 of Akron’s matches this season and has allowed just 12 goals. Pina has earned eight shutouts this year and has a goalsagainst average of just 0.62, the best mark in the

MAC. For West Virginia (7-65), junior forward Andy Bevin directed the team with leadership and production for the entirety of the 2013 season. He ended the season leading the MAC with nine goals and 24 total points. Two members of the WVU squad also lead the conference in assists. Sophomores Majed Osman and Jamie Merriam both accumulated seven assists during the year. West Virginia’s season went well as goalkeeper Lee Johnston played between the posts. After some early struggles, Johnston ended his first season in Morgantown on a high note. The keeper recorded three shutouts in a row from Oct. 19-Oct. 26. Johnston led the Mountaineers to a 4-1-4 record in October and November. “I think this team is confident,” LeBlanc said. “We didn’t have (senior defender) Craig Stephens the last time we played

Akron. That’s a different element we add to this game this time around.” West Virginia has not forgotten the last time these two teams met earlier in the season. Despite the loss, LeBlanc said he was impressed with his young team’s grit and overall effort in the contest. Akron held a 14-10 shots advantage in that match, including leading the Mountaineers 7-3 in on-goal attempts. Brenes scored the night’s only goal just five minutes into the match. “After giving up the first goal early on, we were excellent in that game,” LeBlanc said. West Virginia and Akron are set to kick off in the MAC semifinal tonight at 7 p.m. in Akron, Ohio. The winner will move on to the conference final against either Western Michigan or Hartwick Sunday afternoon. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Junior forward Andy Bevin reacts to almost scoring a goal in a home match against Western Michigan earlier this season.

women’s basketball

WVU set for Rainbow Wahine Classic this weekend by kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum

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Center Asya Bussie posts up in a home game against Ohio State.

The West Virginia women’s basketball team will travel to Honolulu this weekend to compete with Washington State, Ole Miss and host Hawaii in the Bank of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Classic. The Mountaineers will open the tournament tonight at 9:30 against Ole Miss. The Rebels are 1-1 overall and returned four starters and nine overall letterwinners from last season. Ole Miss finished last season with a 9-20 record and 2-14 mark in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. Senior point guard Valencia McFarland and junior forward Tia Faleru lead the team in scoring at 14 points per game. Mc-

Farland is shooting 44.4 percent from the field and leads the team in streaks with six. WVU is 0-2 all time against the Rebels. “I watched film on Ole Miss, and they pretty much zone (defend) the same way Ohio State does,” said West Virginia head coach Mike Carey. “So when (the coach) watches our tape, I guarantee you we’ll be seeing a lot of (the same defense).” The Mountaineers dropped their opening game of the season Friday to the Buckeyes, 70-61. Guard Christal Caldwell led the way with 17 points and four rebounds in 26 minutes of action, while center Asya Bussie scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in her first game since the 2011-12 season. Saturday, the Mountain-

eers will face the 1-1 Washington State Cougars, who are fresh off an 81-72 victory against Seattle. The Cougars are led by guards Tia Presley and Lia Galdeira, who scored 16 and 19 points, respectively, in Tuesday’s victory. Washington State finished 10-20 last season under seventh year head coach June Daugherty. “Our guys are just tentative right now and worried about the new (handchecking) rules,” Carey said. “We don’t play well that way.” The Mountaineers conclude the tournament Sunday against Hawaii at 10 p.m. The Rainbow Wahine split its opening road games in Arizona, falling to Arizona State 88-44, but bouncing back with a 7466 victory over Northern Arizona the following day.

Forward Kamilah Jackson leads the team with 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. As a senior, she is second all-time in Hawaii history for most rebounds and No. 7 in scoring. Guard Ashleigh Karaitiana has come off the bench and provided an offensive spark, averaging 11.5 points and 5 rebounds per contest. West Virginia is 0-1 all time against Hawaii, with the lone meeting taking place in 1997. “I want (the team) to enjoy (the trip),” Carey said. “But it’s a business trip, and they’ll see how the coaches handle it. We can have fun off the floor, but it’s not going to be a whole lot of fun if you don’t take care of business on the floor.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

A letter from women’s soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown D ear Mountaine er Fans: It is time to put your Old Gold and Blue loyalty on full display! Your No. 7-ranked WVU women’s soccer team has earned the right to host Rutgers in a NCAA Tournament firstround matchup – and, we need your support to help us advance to the second round of the championship! When: Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Where: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium Tickets: Free for WVU students with a valid student ID; $7 for adults and $5 for youth and senior citizens T ra n s p o r t a t i o n : A free shuttle bus service for WVU students will be available from the Mountainlair & the Brooke/Braxton Towers loop from 6-7 p.m. Return service to the Mountainlair & the Brooke/Braxton Towers loop also will be available at the conclusion of the match. WVU fans, especially the loud, boisterous Mountaineer Maniacs, have brought passion and enthusiasm to Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium all season in support of the team. Our team has thrived because of your loyalty, and we are so excited to have earned a chance to compete in front of you again Saturday. With your support, the 2013 WVU women’s soccer team has experienced one of its most accomplished seasons in the program’s 18-year history. Below are just a few of the team’s achievements: -2013 Big 12 Soccer Tournament champions -Back-to-back Big 12 Conference regular-sea-

son champions -16 wins and counting, the third-most wins in program history -Two top-10 national rankings- W i n ners of 12 of their last 13 matches -Winners of their last six matches at Dick Dlesk Stadium -Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (Frances Silva) and Big 12 Defender and Newcomer of the Year (Kadeisha Buchanan) We’ve qualified for 14 straight NCAA Championships, and we’re looking to make a deep run in the tournament this year. Our success is built on hard work and pride in wearing the Old Gold and Blue. We will once again take to the field Saturday evening with hopes of punching our ticket for the second round. The passion and loyalty you provide is also displayed by our ladies proudly representing WVU. The ladies would like nothing more than for our fans to come out and be part of the women’s soccer family. Come cheer on your Mountaineers and help make Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium a difficult place to play in. You’ve done it before, and we want you to help create a special atmosphere Saturday. I promise you our ladies will leave it all out on the field. Our ladies, and myself included, want nothing more than to win a National Championship for West Virginia University! See you Saturday night at Dick Dlesk for our NCAA first-round match against Rutgers. And remember, be loud and be proud to be a Mountaineer! Sincerely, Nikki Izzo-Brown Head WVU Women’s Soccer Coach

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kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum

WVU basketball has potential in 2013-14 Despite blowing a 17-point lead to Virginia Tech Tuesday and a 1-1 start to the season, fans should have reason to believe in the West Virginia men’s basketball team. Granted the season is only two games in, but I’ve seen a completely different squad this season compared to the one in 2012. For example, the guard play from West Virginia has been very impressive. Last season, the Mountaineers lacked consistent play from point guard Jabarie Hinds, who struggled to find his jump shot for the majority of the year. Hinds averaged 7.4 points per contest but just 1.6 assists on 35 percent shooting. With Hinds no longer part of the program, Staten, who split time with Hinds, is in full control of the offense this season. Now in his second season with the Mountaineers, Staten scored a career-high 22 points, passed for six assists and grabbed five rebounds in his season debut Friday. He shot seven for 10 from the floor while playing in all 40 minutes of action. It’s clear head coach Bob Huggins and staff like the direction the team is going with Staten at the helm. “The best leaders I’ve ever had are guys that lead by example. But they’re also the guys who know what we want,” Huggins said. “It’s hard to lead people in a direction when you don’t know what you’re doing, and (Staten) has done a great job. He’s done a great job of digesting what we want, (and) he’s done a great job of leading by example. He’s in the gym early and stays late.” Despite a shaky shooting performance in Tuesday’s loss, Staten nearly recorded a triple-double, scoring 10 points, grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 7 assists. “My goal for every game is to just play my game,” Staten said. “Take the shots when they’re open, make the passes when they’re open and just try to do anything and everything I can to help the team win.” Sophomore guard Eron Harris has also been off to a quick start. Named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 heading into the year, Harris has made his impact known from 3-point range. Like Staten, expect to see Harris play nearly every minute of every game this year. Harris scored 16 points against Virginia Tech Tuesday, including seven points from the free-throw line. The Mountaineers are shooting nearly 42 percent from 3-point range at No. 4 in the Big 12 Conference. “Staten has put in a lot of time, and I think the same for Eron Harris,” Huggins said. “Those (two) guys have really done a good job. Despite losing several key players to graduation or transfer, the Mountaineers have no seniors on roster. A potential run in the NCAA Tournament could happen if the team builds on its young talent. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineers set for final fall regatta this weekend by anthony pecoraro sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University rowing team will be competing in their final regatta of the fall season this weekend, the Rivanna Romp, in Earlysville, Va. This will be a varsity squad regatta, as the novice squad completed their fall season Nov. 8. Head coach Jimmy King said this will be the hardest competition the Mountaineers have faced

all fall. He’s looking for a strong finish to carry over into the spring season. “The overall competition is the greatest we will have faced this season. Three of the six were ranked in the top 20 at the end of last spring. As such, we’re more interested in our results relative to our competitors than we were earlier in the season,” he said. WVU will be participating in two varsity 8+s. Most of those rowers and coxswains will then dou-

ble-up into three or four varsity 4+s. Although competition will be tough, the mindset of the WVU rowers will not change. The entire season has been about being focused on the process at hand. “We continue to be focused on the process, especially considering the nature of fall racing which is against the clock rather than head-to-head as in the spring. The goals we set for this weekend’s racing will be largely inter-

nal,” King said. The Rivanna Romp, with three top-20 teams at the end of the spring 2013 season and a total of six schools in the regatta, is definitely not the largest competition the Mountaineers have faced, but it won’t be an easy one, either. “Unlike our earlier regattas, this one is much smaller. (It’s) attended by five schools, plus host University of Virginia,” King said. Virginia, who finished

2013 No. 5, will be attempting to keep their success going. The University of Oklahoma and University of Louisville, No. 19 and No. 20, respectively, will also be competing. Also participating will be the University of Pennsylvania and Old Dominion University. The Mountaineers will have a two months off before returning to the water for the spring 2014 season. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

rifle

West Virginia finishes fall season against Navy by meghan carr sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The No. 2 West Virginia University rifle team will finish its fall 2013 season on the road against Navy at Bancroft Hall Rifle Range in Annapolis, Md. “A lot of us have not been to Navy and haven’t shot there; only a couple have shot on that range before so it’s exciting,” said head coach Jon Hammond. T h e Mo u nt a i n e e r s didn’t have the fast start to the season they had in 2012, but Hammond said he is impressed with their improvement during the last couple of weeks. Hammond said he also believes it is important for his team to finish their final match strong on the road. He said the strong finish is needed because

the Mountaineers have a long break coming before they start the second half of their season Jan. 19. “We definitely want to put in a strong performance and finish this part of the season well,” he said. T h e Mo u nt a i n e e r s didn’t compete last weekend due to a break in the schedule, and Hammond hopes to have the same result as they did after their first break this season. After their week off, the Mountaineers went on to defeat No. 12 Army Oct. 26 4,695-4,669. The Mountaineers put up seasonhigh scores, including smallbore where they defeated Army 2,337-2,323. The Mountaineers also won air rifle 2,358-2,344. The last time the Mountaineers had a week off they put up the

best scores of the season, to which Hammond said proved the much needed time to work on the finer details. “I think the guys need more time to get caught up on school as well. So the weekend off is really good for everyone,” Hammond said. WVU has enjoyed a lot of time at home so far this season. It has only had one road competition so far. This only adds to the importance of this match for the Mountaineers because impressive road scores are important for NCAA qualifiers. “It’s another match that we’ll want to score well for NCAA qualifiers, so it definitely has a lot of importance for us,” Hammond said. The Mountaineers are peaking at the right time, finishing with their high-

est score of the season against Akron Nov. 3. The Mountaineers outshot Akron 4,690-4,605, their highest margin of victory this season. The Navy rifle team fell on the road last weekend to No. 1 Kentucky by a 4,693-4,593 final score. Navy will also be looking for a strong finish to its season after its poor smallbore result at Kentucky. As a team, Navy shot a 2,280 in smallbore, compared to the top-ranked Wildcats’ 2,328. The Wildcats also defeated Navy 2,365-2,313 in air rifle. The Mountaineers will compete Saturday in a match expected to last all day. Those who want to follow the scores online can find them at http:// www.wvusports.com. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Junior Thomas Kyanko aims at a target in practice earlier this season.

volleyball

WVU takes on TCU at home Saturday afternoon by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Before the West Virginia volleyball team takes on TCU Saturday in the WVU Coliseum, head coach Jill Kramer secured her team’s future by inking two new recruits. Danielle Root from Eagle, Neb., and Morgan Montgomery of Centennial, Colo., both signed their National Letter of Intent to be in the 2014 recruiting class. Both newly signed Mountaineers are 6-foot-1 outside hitters, and Montgomery will join the team in the fall of 2014, while Root will enroll in the spring. “Morgan and Dani have a few common traits. Their values and personalities make them outstanding teammates, they are both exceptional students, and they both grew up in what was Big 12 country as they fell in love with volleyball,” Kramer said. “We believe they will fit right into the culture of our team, and we are excited to get them out to Morgantown. The fact that they are also great volleyball players with a lot of potential is obviously also

important.” Montgomery was a twotime captain at Grandview High School and was a 2013 All-State selection. She recorded 833 kills, 307 blocks and 107 services and was a first-team AllConference member. Root, a two-sport athlete at Waverly High School, competed in both track and volleyball. She was a four-year starter for volleyball and served as cocaptain during her senior season. Kramer expects Root to be a proficient sixrotation player who will increase the competition at the outside position. While the signing of two new recruits may be exciting news for the volleyball team, they still have their sights set on TCU. The Mountaineers look to get their offensive spark back against the Horned Frogs Saturday afternoon. West Virginia dropped its last match Wednesday night in the WVU Coliseum to Iowa State. The Cyclones’ strong defense held WVU to a .061 hitting percentage in the first set and then -.065 in the second set. For the second straight match, the Mountaineers posted a negative hitting percentage of -.033.

Kramer could have used the excuse of the burdens that come with traveling in the Big 12 conference. Instead, she said her team needs to be mentally stronger. “We need to fight harder. We need to be more engaged and mentally prepared. We have to bring it every set. We have to take care of the easy plays,” Kramer said. There won’t be many easy plays against a strong TCU team, which already beat the Mountaineers earlier in the season in four sets. WVU took the first set in the match in early October, but then proceeded to drop the next three straight. Despite the loss, the volleyball team put up impressive offensive numbers. Sophomore outside

hitters Nikki Attea and Hannah Sackett both recorded double-digit kills, with 12 and 10, respectively. Junior middle blocker Evyn McCoy also chipped in 11 kills. TCU’s senior middle blocker Yvonne Igodan led the charge for her team with 19 kills. Libero Shane Peters had her best defensive night against the Mountaineers when she recorded a seasonhigh 18 digs. West Virginia will take on Kramer’s alma mater Saturday at 1 p.m. in the WVU Coliseum. The match has been deemed ’80s night, and all fans in attendance are encouraged to wear ’80s-style ap- cory dobson/the daily athenaeum parel as they support the Redshirt sophomore Tory Knuth of Mountaineers. Iowa State spikes the ball in Wednesday night’s match against WVU. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Things we want you to know: A new 2-yr. agmt. (subject to a pro-rated $150 early termination fee for Basic Phones, modems and hotspot devices and a $350 early termination fee for Smartphones and tablets) required. $35 device act. fee and credit approval may apply. Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee applies (currently $1.57/line/ month); this is not a tax or gvmt. required charge. Add. fees, taxes and terms apply and vary by svc. and eqmt. Shared Data Plan required. Offer valid in-store only at participating locations and cannot be combined. Valid for limited time only. Trade-in offer: To be eligible, iPhone 5 must power on and cannot be pin locked or iTunes locked. iPhone 5 must be in full functional working condition without any liquid damage or broken components, including, but not limited to, a cracked display or housing. Kansas Customers: In areas in which U.S. Cellular receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund, all reasonable requests for service must be met. Unresolved questions concerning services availability can be directed to the Kansas Corporation Commission Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 1-800-662-0027. Limited-time offer. Trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. ©2013 U.S. Cellular