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Festival of Ideas to kick off tonight

By Summer Ratcliff City Editor @SUMMERRATCLIFF

The David C. Hardesty Jr. Festival of Ideas will kick off its 2013-14 lineup Monday night as former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson visits West Virginia University to speak to student, faculty and community members.

Richardson’s visit to WVU also coincides with the College of Law’s Business and Human Rights: Moving Forward, Looking Back conference, an event supported by

the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights.

As a former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Richardson will reflect on his experiences within the organization and the importance of the U.N’s work in promoting human rights around the world.

In addition to his time as a U.N. ambassador and New Mexico governor, Richardson is also a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, former Secretary of the Department of Energy and former Congressman.

Use the hashtag #WVUIDEAS while at the event tonight to connect with others.

Few can match his wideranging experience and his level of dedication to protecting the rights and improving the quality of life of people in New Mexico, the United States and around the world.

Prior to his lecture, Richardson will speak in an intimate setting with students of the WVU Model U.N. Club.

Equestrian Club horse wins national award

By Hilary Kinney Correspondent @DAILYATHENAEUM

Who says age matters?

At 25 years old, West Virginia University Equestrian Clubs’s very own horse, Joker By Story, became the Western horse of the year at the 2013 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship.

The bay gelding has six national championships under his saddle, two of which he earned this year.

At the IHSA National Championship, Joker competed nationwide against approximately 50 horses.

WVU took just three horses to Harrisburg, Penn. for nationals this year – in the past, the school has taken up to 10.

Riders at the event were assigned horses at random, which mixed horses of all classes, Joker being in the upper class. Riders Emily Kopko of Middle Tennessee State University and Kayla Wells of West Texas A&M University got the luck of the draw this year, earning Joker his two 2013 titles.

Bobby Dean, the Western coach of the WVU equestrian team, said Joker’s performance earned him a prize each of the six times he

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went into the ring. This led to his award of being the overall “best of the draw.”

“He was the horse you wanted to have because he was capable of making you win,” Dean said.

Joker’s history at WVU began 10 years ago when he was donated to the team by a former WVU student.

“He came with some skill, but it has been enhanced since he’s been here,” Dean said.

Not only has he been trained to be a great horse for competition, but he has been given optimal care. The proof of this being his ability and accomplishments at the age of 25.

“It’s very unlikely, a rarity, that a horse his age is still competing and teaching other people how to ride,” Dean said.

Joker By Story was the most desirable horse at nationals this year, but he is also the primary choice for riders on the WVU team, particularly new members.

“We’re actually saddling him for a lesson right now,” Dean said. “He’s taught several beginners on our team how to ride.”

Students at WVU may be surprised to know they can

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Nicole Simon-Ogan, a sophomore political science and international relations student and member of the Model U.N. club, said she shares Richardson’s hopes for the U.N. and said she agrees with his notion that the security council should be expanded to include more than the original

five countries.

“The idea of not keeping it to the permanent five really does appeal to me,” she said. “I also agree with him on the fact that our world has changed since the formation of the U.N.” Simon-Ogan said she loves how much Richardson has done for human rights and feels he has done well by bringing attention to lesser known issues.

She said she is looking forward to hearing Richardson speak about his predictions of the direction the world is

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A TRIP ACROSS THE GLOBE

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Japanese students give a presentation about traditional Japanese culture at the 2013 Mid-Autumn Festival in the Mountainlair Ballrooms Saturday.

Chinese students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

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Volunteers serve Chinese moon cakes to guests at the 2013 Mid-Autumn Festival.

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“I hope to gain a deeper understanding of his views,” she said. “Since I am a political science member, I want to hear what action should or should not be taken in Syria from a U.N. perspective.”

The Festival of Ideas lecture series was created in 1995 by former WVU president David C. Hardesty Jr. Today, the series spans the academic year and brings a wide array of newsmakers and notable members of the

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More than 500 Mountaineers came together in the Mountainlair Saturday evening to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The traditional Chinese celebration is meant to bring people together with their families as summer comes to its close.

In Morgantown, the event is hosted

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Monday September 23, 2013

University hosts Veterinary Career Day

By Caroline Peters staff writer @DAilyathenaeum

Saturday marked the fourth annual Veterinarian Career Day held at the West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center.

The WVU Davis-Michael Scholars Program and the WVU Medical Association partnered to host the event, which was geared toward individuals interested in pursuing a career in veterinarian medicine.

The first half of the event consisted of speeches from current professionals in the veterinary field.

Tammy Blake, academic program associate for the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design’s Division of Animal

Nutritional Sciences, said the setup of the event ensured success.

“The format we use seems to keep the audience interested,” Blake said. “The event is open to the public. We’ve had people as young as seventh graders attend the career fair before.”

The WVU Davis-Michael Scholars Program allows West Virginia residents to attend a contract school such as the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine or the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the program promises to pay the difference of out-ofstate tuition.

“The program is very competitive,” Blake said. “We have 37 West Virginia residents apply for 13 contract

seats.”

Richard Meiring, assistant dean for admissions at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, said the fair allows him to interact with future students.

“The career fair gives us the opportunity to interact with fellow colleges, but more importantly to see the children interested in becoming vets,” Meiring said.

“It gives me an opportunity to see what these students are looking for in their academics.”

Meiring said the benefit of attending the VirginiaMaryland Regional College was the emphasis placed on students’ futures.

“The college is dedicated to students,” Meiring said.

“Although we do world-class research, everyone is fo-

cused on teaching the next generation. The goal of our curriculum is to graduate an entry-level multi-species veterinarian.”

Tod Schadler, associate dean of Lincoln Memorial University, said LMU’s new program offers students many opportunities.

“We have an exciting new program,” Schadler said.

“The program has been aiming for a lot of new things and we are very proud of our facility. We have a 1,000 acre farm for the students.

We also have a collaborate model that allows students to focus on what they like best during their clinical year.”

Schadler said he believes the veterinarian field is a passion students are usually born with.

“Becoming a veterinarian

tends to be a calling, more than a career choice. It’s almost like a call for missionary work,” he said. “Students in the program usually have wanted to be a vet their entire life. This career offers tremendous emotional experiences and it is possible that after saving an animal’s life, they look you in the eye and say, ‘thank you.’”

However, Margie Minch, a faculty member of animal nutritional sciences program, said she believes having a passion for animals is not enough.

“Having a love for animals is good motivation to become a veterinarian but often is not enough. It takes hardworking dedication and a good curriculum in your college courses,” Minch said.

“When you go to become a

Continued from page 1 by the Chinese Students & Scholars Association of West Virginia University.

There were 14 different performances for the event. Some showcased native Chinese songs and dances, and others offered a mixture of songs and dances from Japan, India and the United States.

CSSA has been an offi-

cial organization on WVU’s Morgantown campus since 1997 and now has more than 1,000 members. The goal is to create a bond between Chinese and American cultures.

Its doors are open to the entire Chinese community in Morgantown. The MidAutumn Festival is open to people interested in celebrating the season and learning more about the dynamic Chinese culture.

Despite the origins of the holiday, the event was

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more of an international celebration, with people from different cultures coming together.

Qiuchen Li, CSSA’s vice president, said she believed the festival was a success.

“In the past, the event was only Chinese performances, but now it is more like an international festival,” Li said. “This was the best festival yet.”

One of the primary goals of the CSSA is to provide a comfortable environment

in which Chinese students at WVU can thrive.

According to its website, CSSA promotes social and cultural exchange among the Chinese community and other groups on campus and in Morgantown.

It also serves to organize festival celebrations, cultural events, sports activities and other small gatherings to enrich the lives of Chinese students and faculty.

“I am proud to prepare this festival because it is

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It’s the thing about which we all secretly dream, no matter what career we’re actively pursuing,” she said.

Richardson’s Festival of Ideas lecture will take place Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Erickson Alumni Center.

Event attendees are encouraged to join the online conversation by using #WVUIDEAS. For more information on this lecture or any other Festival of Ideas event, visit festivalofideas.wvu.edu/.

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public, along with WVU’s own academic superstars, to campus to engage the community in important current issues.

WVU’s Model U.N. club president, Elise Cowgill, said she encourages all students to attend, no matter their major.

“The chance to meet with someone who has had a successful career with the U.N. is an exciting honor.

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The Motown Strutters perform ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ at the 2013 Mid-Autumn Festival in the Mountainlair Ballrooms Saturday.

FESTIVAL

vet, you are trained to work with all different species. It’s a lot of school, but it is worth it.”

Rachel Cokeley, a WVU pre-vet student, said she agreed the hard work is worth the outcome of vet school.

“I’ve had a lot of handson animal experience that I wouldn’t have gotten at other schools,” she said. “I’ve had opportunities to go to the animal science farm and open up the body of an animal to see the cause of death. It was interesting because I like the hands-on experience.”

For more information about WVU’s veterinary program, visit http://davismichael.wvu.edu/veterinaryschool-information.

the best way to show Chinese culture and to enhance (the relationship between) our community with local and Chinese people,” Li said.

With the large amount of people in attendance, the organization saw much energy.

“As a student organization, we have two missions: to serve the Chinese community and to serve WVU and the city of Morgantown,” said Zhengjun Wang, the president of

CSSA. “We like to give people the opportunities to learn from each other.”

With many elaborate performances and acts, attendees enjoyed an exciting night full of skits, songs and dances, all celebrating cultural differences and similarities.

For more information on CSSA, visit cssa.studentorgs.wvu.edu or email chineseinmorgantown@yahoo.com. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Continued from page 1 become involved with the Equestrian Club experience.

Becoming a part of the team, whether a student has ridden their entire lives or not at all, gives students the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of riding and to meet or work with the famous Joker By Story.

The English team meets at 7 p.m. Mondays with the Western team following at 8 p.m. in Room 1001 of the Agricultural Sciences building on the Evansdale Campus.

For more information about the team, email wvuet@hotmail.com. danewsstories@mail.wvu.edu

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Monday September 23, 2013

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Ralphie May to return to Morgantown, bring crude humor to MET

BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDITOR @laceypalmer

Well-known comedian Ralphie May will take the stage at the Metropolitan Theatre Tuesday night.

This performance will mark May’s fifth visit to Morgantown in the past six years, according to Josh Knotts of Josh Knotts Productions, the promoter of May’s Morgantown shows.

The first four visits have been sold-out shows.

After competing in the first season of Last Comic Standing in 2003, May’s rise to fame was inevitable. Appearances on “The Wayne Brady Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” made May a household name.

A self-proclaimed “filthy,

dirty animal,” May is known for his crude humor on rather sensitive topics, such as race, religion and sexual orientation. Regardless of what topic he covers, he always delivers laughs and is known for his blatant honesty.

“He is one of my favorite comedians,” Knotts said.

“Of all the shows we have produced, Ralphie May is the most requested. We are constantly having patrons email or call asking when he is coming back.”

In 2005, May released his first comedy album, “Just Correct,” followed by four Comedy Central specials: “Girth of A Nation” (2006), “Prime Cut” (2007), “Austin-tatious” (2008) and his most recent, “Too Big To Ignore” (2012). He also appeared in a 2002 film, “For

Da Love of Money.”

Knotts said he believes May’s material is great, but his delivery sets him apart from other comedians.

“The way he engages the audience makes you feel like he is a good friend having a conversation – a very funny conversation,” Knotts said. “You can’t help but love the guy both on stage and off.”

May often tours with his wife, Lahna Turner, who is also a comedian and his opening act. The couple have two young children, comically named April June May and August James May. Attendees of Tuesday night’s show can expect some original May, as well as some new material.

“He is always working on new material, but he

never forgets to throw in a few popular jokes from his numerous TV specials,” Knotts said.

Crude, raunchy and unapologetically politically incorrect, May is sure to provide an evening full of laughs for all those in attendance at the MET. “Come see a legend in comedy, who is so genuine and understanding of how hard people work to pay for their tickets that he puts everything he has onstage to give his audience a memorable experience,” Knotts said.

The show begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the MET. Tickets range from $17$40 and can be purchased online at http://showclix. com/event/3753134. lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu

Ralphie May will bring his comedic talent to the MET Tuesday.

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Deer Tick brings internationally known music to 123 Award-winning jukebox musical to come to CAC by shawnee moran associate a&E editor @Shawneemoran22

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Deer Tick performs in front of a sold out crowd at 123 Pleasant Street.

Wythe Woods Guest Columnist

As unpredictable as most Morgantown nights can become, it’s always a solid option to head down to 123 Pleasant Street for a night of drinks and live music.

The venue was home to a sold-out show Friday, which showcased the likes of Jet Set Vapour Trails, The Phantom Six and headliner, Deer Tick.

The opening acts set the musical mood of the venue from the start. Both acts were from the Morgantown area but host an impressive set list and carry enough energy to get any audience flowing.

Jet Set Vapour Trails has been writing music for more than 20 years as a group and

performed music from their recently released album, “Cellophane Vampires.”

The Phantom Six kicked off the next round of music with their loud and heavy rock energy, which laid the musical framework for the headliner, highly-acclaimed artist, Deer Tick.

Deer Tick, self-described as an alternative country band, delivered their unique and famous blend of folk, blues and country.

The band, which garnered popularity after its 2007 album release of “War Elephant,” has since released four equally popular albums. The most recent of those, “Negativity,” was released earlier this month via Canadian record label, Arts and Crafts.

The band is now embarking on their latest tour, which will take them across

North America and Europe and will give them the opportunity to showcase their latest album, as well as other fan-favorite tracks such as “Ashamed,” “Art Isn’t Real” and “Baltimore Blues No. 1.”

Many in the crowd at 123 Pleasant Street were noticeably drawn in and interacted with the band’s lyrics and melodic sounds.

Senior computer science student Ryan Mason said he appreciated the music the Morgantown venue attracts.

“Already with in the past few months, I have been able to watch live a lot of the bands that I listen to regularly,” Mason said. “To be able to see some of my favorite artists live and not have to drive all the way to somewhere like Pittsburgh or Columbus, (Ohio), is really something that I ap-

preciate about 123 Pleasant Street.”

The bar, which has been open since 1982, is known for giving bands and their fans the chance to interact with each other in between sets and after shows.

Although ticket prices can fluctuate, the bar is one of the better-priced options for local residents and area visitors who want to experience live music and hang out with friends.

With a venue that brings in the best local artists, as well as national-touring favorites, it’s no wonder why weekend shows have been selling out at 123 Pleasant Street. Regulars appreciate the bar’s ability to not only book widely known artists but also local artists. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineer Comedy Club provides laughs at Hatfield’s by cory sanchez correspondent @dailyathenaeum

West Virginia University’s Mountaineer Comedy Club delivered a fun-filled edge to WVUp All Night’s safe and free entertainment.

“There were a lot of good jokes,” said Phil Zapkin, an English doctoral student. “Both comedians were really good.”

Thursday’s show featured Carlos Valencia and Phil Mazo. Both New Jersey natives were able to light up the stage with original material.

Valencia, who took the stage first, started off by describing his career and then moved on to clever, critical jokes about American culture.

“It’s okay; I can tell that joke ... I have the microphone,” Valencia said.

Mazo, on the other hand, began with some generic material and eventually moved into new and refreshing humor. However, the jokes were for a mature audience.

“I like doing stuff that an audience might not be into,” Mazo said. “The fun part is the challenge of making it funny and (also)

making the audience say, ‘Oh, you know, that’s cool’.”

Mazo said the club was formerly held on the ground floor of the Mountainlair. It has recently been moved to Hatfields.

Daryn Vucelik, lead intern for Up All Night, gave the details on the club’s history.

“It actually started in Hatfields a long time ago.

We moved it back upstairs because a lot of people didn’t know that the Side Pocket exists, how to find it or a lot of people didn’t know the Lair had a basement,” Vucelik said. “We are hoping the club will be more visible for students.”

Since the relocation to Hatfields, many students believe the Comedy Club is new, but the program has been around for more than two decades.

“It’s older than me. It has been going on for 26 years – longer than Up All Night,” Vucelik said.

Aspiring comedians and artists can come in during the last Thursday of every month to perform onstage.

The open mic night provides a great way to gain experience.

“Comedians can put on a show that’s over an hour

to two hours long,” Vucelik said. “However, we usually cap a student’s performance at seven minutes.”

If students would like to learn more about different forms of comedy, they can sign up for a comedy school. The school will begin in February, in which students will be paired off with a professional come-

dian during Up All Night.

Zapkin said the best part about the Comedy Club is anyone can perform and watch, and it is free for students.

For more information, visit mountainlair. wvu.edu/wvupallnight/ comedy. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Get ready, music lovers – the Buddy Holly Story comes to West Virginia University Creative Arts Center tonight at 7:30.

The Buddy Holly Story is a tribute to the American singer-songwriter and his impact on music for generations. Charles Hardin Holley, known professionally as Buddy Holly, inspired some of the biggest names of the entertainment industry including the Beatles, Elvis Costello and The Rolling Stones.

This award-winning jukebox musical, which explores the short life of this legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer, incorporates timeless classics such as “Peggy Sue,” “True Love Ways,” “Heartbeat” and many others.

John Kiselica, a WVU graduate and former Arts & Entertainment production intern, said he is excited to return to his alma mater as the master electrician for the show.

“I am really excited to be a part of bringing a show to WVU. When I found out the tour was stopping there I was floored,” Kiselica said.

“It’s great to return in this capacity for many reasons. I get to work in a theater space that I know very well after working in the venue for four years with the School of Theatre and Dance.

“I am looking forward to working with friends, people and professors that I have gotten to know over the last couple of years.”

This musical will be different from others featured in the University Arts Series this year because of the small-yet-talented cast

and crew, consisting of 15 actors and six crew members. According to Kiselica, this type of touring is an impressive feat.

“This show is interesting because everything for the show fits into one 53-foot semi. We are carrying the set, props, costumes and some sound and lighting gear. Each stop on the tour, we will be using the lighting and sound supplied from the venue’s inventory, so each day is like starting from a blank slate,” he said. “It keeps you on your toes, constantly working and adapting the show (and) providing the best production values possible.

“It is quite impressive what is able to be achieved in just a few short hours each day.”

This musical is something that music lovers of all ages can enjoy, regardless of their prior knowledge of Buddy Holly.

“Unlike most musicals where the music comes from an orchestra or recorded tracks, all music is played by the cast themselves. Some cast members are even playing multiple instruments throughout the show. It adds a ‘concert feel’ to the show,” Kiselica said.

“The plot of the show follows the life of Buddy Holly up until his death.

Even if you aren’t familiar with any of Holly’s music, you are sure to know a song or two in the show.”

Although Buddy Holly’s and his band members’ lives were tragically cut short, their music lives on.

For more information about ticket prices and availability, visit the WVU Mountainlair or Creative Arts Center box offices.

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Studying abroad broadens horizons Daily Athenaeum staff members share their experiences abroad

Carol fox A&E writer

The best decision I made as an undergraduate was to sign up for the London Theatre Tour course. It is a class in which you read several plays, from Shakespeare to contemporary documentaries, during the course of the semester.

The travel portion of the tour occurs every year during West Virginia University’s spring break. This is when the class heads across the pond to complete the dramatic experience and see each of the plays we read throughout the semester.

It’s the perfect length and location for a first-time study abroad participant, which is why I decided to go. Also, the opportunity to go with a class meant I would have a network

of support and friends available.

At the price of $3,000, the week long trip may seem expensive, but funding is readily available and covers so much: flights, hotels, some meals, theater tickets and tours.

The Eberly College of Arts & Sciences offers $500 travel grants, and your financial aid can also be applied to the cost of the trip.

In addition, the cost is split into a deposit and a final program payment, due a month later making payment a bit easier.

In the end, the experience was incredibly enlightening and empowering. I got the sense of independence studying abroad gives you, but I wasn’t completely culture-shocked. I left London wanting to go back and to travel further. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

celeste lantz editor-in-cheif

In July 2012, I participated in the Multimedia Writing & Digital Humanities Faculty-Led Program for the WVU English Department.

The program was for the duration of July 2012, based mainly in Porto, Portugal, and counted for six credit hours. This was the first year for the program, and only six students went on the trip with two faculty members.

This study abroad opportunity was a life-changing experience. Without the program, I probably never would have visited the amazing country of Portugal.

While I was there I learned not only about classroom skills (such as creating websites and editing in Photoshop), I also learned about a field in which I am now quite involved: electronic

literature.

During my four-and-ahalf weeks in Portugal, I made long-lasting friendships with the other students and professors. I learned how to navigate a foreign city on my own. My time overseas truly made an incredible impact – and the easy six credit hours didn’t hurt either.

Don’t let finances hold you back. There are numerous scholarships available to students for these types of trips.

Don’t let your apprehensions about leaving your friends and family hold you back, either. There are week long, month long and semester long programs available for nearly every field of study in many countries.

By the time you get into the thick of things, you barely notice you aren’t around anyone you know. celeste.lantz@mail.wvu.edu

molly robinson opinion editor

While I’ve always been interested in English history and culture, it wasn’t until I needed to complete my University writing credit that I truly looked into WVU’s London Theatre Tour class.

A course devoted to various English plays, it was an easy decision for me to make. Couple that with the opportunity to not only read famous plays but to see them at some of the most world-renowned English theaters and I was sold.

After studying, interpreting and writing about several plays throughout the semester, I booked my flight, grabbed my passport and spent my spring break exploring, shopping, eating and watching plays

in a city I had only ever dreamed of visiting.

Traveling abroad allowed me to experience and respect a different lifestyle, while simultaneously teaching me a thing or two about iambic pentameter. We wrote assignments about our experiences, our play reviews and other projects that were far more enjoyable to do after overloading on experiences across the ocean.

The London Theatre Tour started out as a “kill two birds with one stone” idea, allowing me to see a place I’ve always wanted to visit while knocking out a pesky writing credit.

But ultimately the most astonishing part of the entire experience wasn’t how strange and different a new place and its culture is; it was how similar we all are in the end. molly.robinson@mail.wvu.edu

Do you have any study abroad experiences? Comment on our Facebook page. And don’t forget to visit the study abroad fair today 10 a.m.-4 p.m in the Mountainlair Ballrooms!

OP-ED COMMENTARY

Amending the second amendment: a time, place for guns benjamin russell guest columnist

I recently read an article in USA Today about Starbucks’ “non-ban gunban” proclamation by CEO Howard Schultz.

The CEO mentioned banning guns in the store would mean Starbucks employees would have to confront armed citizens, a step Schultz said he isn’t ready for.

With the recent violence, including the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the Aurora, Colo., shooting, many scared Americans are pushing for stricter policies when it comes to gun control, leading some, including Schultz, to be scared of both legally and illegally armed customers.

This sparks an interesting situation. People carry weapons for a multitude of reasons. Some carry them for protection, some for practical reasons, and some for more sinister motives. This dynamic makes it hard to distinguish when civilians are here to protect themselves and when they are aimlessly holstering a weapon. This makes many Americans want to restrict gun availability to the general public, while it makes others more keen

on carrying a weapon.

But are Americans carrying weapons because they are afraid other Americans carrying weapons will use them irresponsibly? We carry our weapons because we can, because it is an integral part of the freedom of this country. Without such amendments, America certainly would not be what it is today.

At the same time, there must be a time and a place for such exercises. It is natural for someone to feel tension caused by a person who carries a weapon.

Putting the American public in a state of tension only brews spontaneous action which can lead to violence and chaos.

Starbucks is a place of quiet reflection and often a comforting environment for students to finish homework or just read a book. The possession of a weapon in a place like this could disturb other customers and ruin the vibe.

There are appropriate situations for exercising our constitutional rights.

Of course, I realize it is one of the many freedoms that come with being an American. I realize you can carry your gun just because you want to. I understand the constitutional application to this issue.

Guns do have the po-

tential to save lives. At the same time, it is certainly more comfortable if public gun-wielders are pointed out.

There is a direct correlation between states with highly restrictive gun laws and gun-related deaths.

This study, done by a progun control organization based out of San Francisco, suggested gun-related malicious activity can easily be prevented by simply pushing states to put more restrictions on gun control.

This is a highly controversial topic for the American people, because since the Second Amendment was passed in 1791, the right to bear arms has been protected under law.

We should be able to possess a registered weapon. It is well within our rights. We should be able to use registered weapons for self-defense and hunting purposes.

Within the law, we should be able to use weaponry to protect our nation. But should weapons be on public display at the hip in populated areas across the U.S., making people uncomfortable and triggering serious chaos?

Maybe it is time for this amendment to be KPLU.ORG Advocates of stricter gun laws are targeting Starbucks for its policy to allow customers to openly carry firearms where legal. amended. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

US involvement in Syria conflict possibly illogical, dangerous tyler stovall guest columnist

With Syria in shambles because of its ongoing civil war, many countries, including the U.S., are considering military intervention to abed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

The “crisis in Syria,” as it has come to be known, arose when Syrian citizens began protesting Assad’s political agenda and has since officially been declared a civil war.

Syrian rebels have continued to protest since March of 2011 and accusations of chemical weapons

have surfaced, leading to an impending foreign invasion into Syria. President Obama stated in 2012 that the U.S. would consider military involvement if Assad’s regime crossed the “red line” and used chemical or biological weapons. June 2013 brought reports of alleged sarin gas use by Syrian officials against rebels, and further accounts of chemical use are still being reported.

U.S. involvement in the Syrian Civil War is unnecessarily detrimental to our country’s prosperity. Economically, we are still unstable from involving ourselves with (albeit more warranted) conflict in the Middle East. The conse-

quences of war result in a deflated economy. Opposing a government leads to severed political and economic ties and reduces trade. This could lead to a shortage of goods imported into U.S. from Syria such as crude oil, which is already in limited supply due to war in Iraq and Iran.

Not only within the U.S. but between various leading countries in the world, there is great debate about whether to use military action to aid Syrian rebels.

This uncertainty among the masses would lead to further conflict if action were to be taken. One country’s decision to invade Syria could lead to conflict between

other countries that oppose taking military action.

Specifically, action taken by the U.S. and U.K. (along with their allies) could result in retaliation from countries such as Russia and Egypt, who oppose action. This is a slippery slope into a third world war.

If action were to be taken in the U.S., a military strike would require mobilization of the home front. Historically, when a country’s citizens don’t support a cause, they don’t support and supply the war effort and this leads to a weakened and vulnerable military.

The people of the U.S. can expect to see increased terrorist threats and fear

among the masses. Any war will cause the threat of terrorism, but a war against volatile countries such as Syria and its allies calls for a total war encompassing civilians. This is surely an undesirable outcome, especially when the use of chemical and biological weapons is discussed.

While refusing to intervene in Syria with military action may seem inhumane, it is logically the best decision to make. Given a choice that could affect our daily life in so many aspects, we must think of ourselves and our well-being rather than immediately jumping to solve other’s issues.

A recent poll showed a

vast majority (63 percent) of U.S. citizens surveyed opposed military involvement in Syria, and only 32 percent felt Obama had clearly explained his plan of attack. In fact, Obama’s consideration of an attack on Syria has produced a more negative response from the American people than George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Many political figureheads, including our own Senator Joe Manchin, would present you with the same oppositional argument: it is not logical nor in our country’s best interest to launch a strike on Syria. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Josh Turner exceeds expectations

BY HUNTER HOMISTEK A&E WRITER @DailyAthenaeum

Josh Turner electrified a packed West Virginia University Creative Arts Center crowd Friday evening, performing many of the hits that have established him as one of country music’s most recognizable names.

Songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” enlivened concertgoers and transformed them into a cheery, animated ensemble of cheers and claps. Even during softer songs like “Your Man,” the crowd excitedly sang along and showed their appreciation for Turner’s talents.

“The concert was amaz-

ing,” said David Ryan, West Virginia University Arts & Entertainment public relations specialist. “Josh Turner rocked the house with a real show the audience loved.”

Noting the distinction between “real” country music and country music made for mass distribution across radio waves, Turner’s band utilized traditional instruments like the steel guitar, resonator guitar, lap steel and fiddle throughout the set, showcasing their skills and versatility.

This throwback to classic country sounds delighted the packed room and allowed Turner to connect with the audience on a personal, honest level. Although the CAC’s Lyell B. Clay Con-

cert Theatre provides a physically smaller venue than most high-profile country shows, Turner made sure he delivered his best to ensure the audience’s total satisfaction.

“With the CAC, you have a chance for a special and more intimate performance,” Ryan said. “Josh brought a huge stadium performance and wowed the room.”

Opening for Turner was up-and-coming country artist Logan Brill.

Comprised of just herself and an accompanying guitarist/backup vocalist, Brill was able to convey an abundance of emotion and show off her raw talent as a vocalist during the half-hour set.

“It was a simple, downto-earth performance that made her vocals stand out,” Ryan said. “She really got the show going and I think gained some new fans.”

Brill’s powerful vocals capably warmed up the crowd and stimulated their musical senses, setting the stage for Turner and his seven companions.

With two talented, oldschool-minded artists on the billing, Friday’s show delighted audience members and left them basking in the glory of true country music.

To catch Josh Turner or Logan Brill on tour, visit www.joshturner.com or www.loganbrill.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Campus MovieFest sends students to Hollywood by shawnee moran associate a&E editor @ShawneeMoran22

Campus MovieFest, the world’s largest student film festival, put on a dazzling red carpet finale for student filmmakers and audience members Friday evening in the Gluck Theatre.

Sponsored by WVUp All Night for the first time, Campus MovieFest provided students at West Virginia University the opportunity to make a fiveminute film and see their hard work come to fruition on the big screen. The red carpet finale was filled with glitz and glamour and was nothing less than what promotions manager Nishant Gogna had promised.

“I was excited about the turnout tonight,” Gogna said. “It clearly shows that there is an anticipation and enthusiasm on this campus to produce film and to be a part of something that is bigger than themselves.

“I was impressed. Students don’t anticipate how difficult it is to put together a five-minute film in seven days. The films speak for themselves – they were high in quality, they were hilarious, people laughed, people loved it, and it just goes to show that the talent at the school is outstanding.”

The evening started out for student filmmakers at a VIP reception to celebrate their hard work and success. The Vandalia Lounge was transformed to provide filmmakers and audience members the experience of a red carpet event.

The lounge was filled with filmmakers and audience members dressed up in formal attire, sipping sparkling cider and chatting excitedly about their films.

The red carpet added an element of class and excitement for members as they waited patiently for the theater to open its doors. A photo opportunity was even provided for filmmakers that added to the Hollywood-like atmosphere.

As the theater brimmed over with excited audience members, WVU public relations student Daryn Vucelik joined a member of the Campus MovieFest staff on stage. After introducing themselves, Vucelik shared that they had hoped to have 60 teams participate in the event; however, they ended up having a staggering 150 teams.

The evening continued by showing the top 16 films, which displayed a variety of concepts and genres. Some students decided to go down a more serious path, dealing with topics such as depression and loss as seen in “The Quiet Burden,” “Enough is Enough” and “Clarity.”

Others decided to show a comedic aspect in their work or with silent abstract films.

John Triveri, a sophomore WVU student, was happy to see his film “Out of Darkness” make it to the big screen. The film focused on the serious issue of depression but had a happy twist reminding the audience there is always hope.

“I was just kind of sitting down and writing whatever came to my mind, and (I incorporated) a little bit of life experience, not some of the heavier stuff, but I think everyone can relate to having small problems,” Triveri said.

“I wish I could have had more time with editing things and stuff like that, but I’m proud (of the final product).”

The audience choice award was presented first; the award was determined by what film audience members came to see and was noted when they first entered the theater.

The award went to “Amal,” a drama about a girl’s journey as she recovers from a troubling past.

The next awards were the best actor and best actress award. Dan Sweeney won best actor for his role in “Undone,” and Sarah Hixson won best actress for her role in “Knife.”

Hixson was unable to attend the red carpet event, so director Dan Sass accepted her award in her place. Sass, a political science student who has previously written four feature-length screen plays, said he enjoyed the opportunity Campus MovieFest provided.

“It feels really good. I feel vindicated as a director,” Sass said. “I want to be a screenwriter professionally, so to see a role of something that I wrote and directed (win) means a lot to me.

“This opportunity was really extraordinary and I wouldn’t have passed it up for anything.”

The crowd seemed tense as the best drama nominees were read; “Headed for Home,” “Enough is Enough” and “Undone” were all part of this category.

“Headed for Home,” a

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The cast of ‘The B-Team’ celebrates winning the award for best picture Friday evening. drama about the broken relationship between father and son written and directed by Lauren Schiefelbein, was selected as the winner.

The best comedy nominees were “The B-Team,” “Nightmare” and “The Womb.” “Nightmare,” which also seemed to be a crowd favorite during the viewing, won the best comedy.

Even though “The B -Team,” created by SugarK Productions, didn’t win best comedy, it was selected as the best picture of the evening. Members of this film celebrated onstage as the other winners did and thanked Campus MovieFest for the great opportunity. All the winners received another round of applause, which concluded the event.

Kyle Monroe/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM After the event, Vuce- WVUp All Night provided free snacks and sparkling cider to all attendees. lik said she enjoyed cohosting this event and was loved the movies, so that enthusiastic. amazed at the talent that made it really fun for us,” “We congratulate evwas displayed.

Vucelik said. “My expecta- eryone who put together “It was so much fun (to tions were blown out of the a film tonight, whether it co-host), the crowd was water with CMF this year. I was screened or not, but no really responsive, and was so impressed with the matter what, continue on they were a fun crowd and students and the quality of with your passions – pain their movies … I was so ex- is temporary, but film is cited to see people dressed forever.” up, hanging out on the red The films with the most carpet, being at the recep- views on YouTube will win tion, getting pictures and the wild card award and enjoying the show. There’s join “Headed for Home,” nothing more that I could “Nightmare” and “The B Team” in CMF Hollywood. want.”

Gogna said he was very This premiere event alpleased with the outcome lows filmmakers to screen of the first year of Campus their films, offering plenty of opportunities for pitch MovieFest at WVU. “I would like to thank meetings and networking Up All Night for bringing opportunities. us to Morgantown for the To view the films WVU first time ever,” he said. “(I students created, visit would also like to) thank www.campusmoviefest. all the students at WVU com. for putting together some great films and for being so shawnee.moran@mail.wvu.edu

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Holgorsen, WVU left searching for answers The notorious offensive strategy of West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen looked anything but during the weekend.

His Mountaineers struggled to move the ball in even the smallest increments and failed to put a single point on the board for the first time since he arrived in 2011.

As a school, West Virginia went 137 games without being shut out.

From the way it looked, the Mountaineers could have played all day in the rain yesterday, and it’s unlikely they would have ever scored.

An offense Holgorsen himself called embarrassing after meager production totals in Weeks 1 and 2 looked flat out clueless Saturday, incapable of making even the most basic plays.

Before Saturday, most people had chalked up the majority of West Virginia’s offensive struggles to the execution of its skill players, specifically its wide receivers, who have been plagued by a litany of drops so far, and its quarterbacks, who, apart from the Georgia State game, have been nothing short of a nightmare.

After one of the worst starts to a season in recent memory, some have even begun to question if Holgorsen might find himself on some kind of a hot seat before the end of this season.

Everyone knew things would be bleak on offense after losing the dynamic and productive offensive triumvirate of Geno Smith, Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey.

Most people probably assumed Holgorsen, who’s making $2.5 million this season and is scheduled to surpass the $3 million threshold by the time his contract expires, would be able to bridge the gap between the next Smith, Austin or Bailey.

Holgorsen himself quickly dismissed notions the Mountaineers would face much of a dropoff after losing the three NFL-bound players who provided more than 90 percent of West Virginia’s offense in 2012. As early as spring ball, Holgorsen claimed that new offensive stars are born every year in the Big 12, and this year would be no different for the Mountaineers.

As West Virginia begins the toughest stretch of its schedule, Holgorsen and the Mountaineers have not only yet to uncover the next offensive star in Morgantown, they’re still looking to find some offensive personnel who can just be reasonably dependable.

Ford Childress, the supposed quarterback of the future, threw for 62 yards, and one West Virginia receiver had one catch all day against the still-undefeated Terps.

The weather conditions, which were admittedly horrendous (especially in the second half ), did play a factor. But it did not prevent Maryland from scoring 37 points, just four fewer than its average heading into the game.

The most alarming part about all of this is West Virginia actually hasn’t put up an impressive offensive performance – by any standards, let alone Holgorsen’s – since the Texas game in 2012.

The Mountaineers tallied more than 700 yards of offense later that year against Oklahoma, but it’s hard to credit anyone outside of Tavon Austin in that game, who accounted

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Maryland wide receiver Stefon Diggs tries to break away from the West Virginia defense.

by kevin hooker sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia offense committed six turnovers Saturday as the Maryland Terrapins blew out the Mountaineers 37-0 at M&T Bank Stadium.

It was the first time a West Virginia team has been shut out since falling to Virginia Tech in 2001 and the worst shutout loss since a 39-0 defeat to Penn State in 1975.

The loss also snaps a sevengame win streak against the

Terrapins, which dates back to 2004.

In his second straight week as starting quarterback, redshirt freshman Ford Childress threw for just 62 yards with two interceptions on 11 of 22 passing. He completed one pass to a wide receiver in the entire game. The rushing game wasn’t much better with 113 yards on 25 carries, and the offense as a unit held the ball for 16 minutes less than Maryland.

All in all, the Mountaineers had 175 yards of total offense and recorded just six first-

downs. Holgorsen has been coaching at the Division I level since 2000, and before Saturday, was never shutout.

“We had a bunch of penalties and turnovers, and that will cost you every time,”said head coach Dana Holgorsen.

The Terrapins hadn’t shut out an opponent since 2008 and held just three opponents to 10 points or fewer since then.

“It’s 100 percent on me,” Holgorsen said. “I accept responsibility (for our poor offense)...We need to figure it out.”

Maryland’s best drive came in the second half, marching 89 yards in 12 plays following Wendell Smallwood’s fumble. The Mountaineers mishandled the ball four times in the game.

“Maryland talked trash to the media, and they backed it up today,” said senior defensive lineman Shaq Rowell. “They were very well prepared this week.”

A microcosm of West Virginia’s miserable afternoon was displayed on its final possession of the game, when Dreamius Smith’s 51-yard run

moved the ball to the Terrapins’ 24-yard line. Two plays later, Childress passed to running back Charles Sims, but the waterlogged ball bounced off his chest and landed in the arms of a Maryland defender.

It was only the 10th offensive play West Virginia ran on Maryland’s side of the field.

“It’s Week 4. We’ve got eight games left, all in the Big 12,” Rowell said. “We’ve just got to keep working. This team will get better, I guarantee that.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Gut-check time for WVU by connor murray associate sports editor @connorkmurray

A lot has changed for the West Virginia football team in the last 12 months.

At this time in 2012, WVU was 4-0 and ranked No. 4 in the nation – led by a quarterback with Heisman aspirations and two of the best receivers in the nation.

After Saturday’s 37-0 loss to the Maryland Terrapins, during which redshirt quarterback Ford Childress threw for 62 yards and completed just one pass to a wide receiver, the Mountaineers find themselves at a crossroads in the 2013 season.

“Offensively we’re inept as we could possibly be,” said head coach Dana Holgorsen.

“We talked about playing smart. We had a bunch of penalties and a bunch of turnover. It’s going to beat you every time.”

West Virginia converted six first-downs against the Terrapins and turned the ball over six times.

“I told the guys in (the locker room) that you need to look in the mirror.

What I’m doing offensively isn’t working, so we’re going to do whatever we’ve got to do to fix it,” Holgorsen said.

Sept. 14 against Georgia State, West Virginia gained more than 600 yards of total offense. Maryland’s defense provided a rude awakening for the Mountaineers, as they tallied 175 yards of total offense and were shutout for the first time since 2001.

“We’ve got to grow up as an offense,” said offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson.

“We just never got anything going offensively to give any other side of the ball any hope. This falls directly on us.”

West Virginia has dominated its rivalry with Maryland in recent history. Before Saturday, the Mountaineers had not lost to the Terrapins since 2004.

“We beat this team seven times in a row. They came out today ready to play, and they whooped our a--,” said senior defensive lineman Shaq Rowell. “We didn’t even put a point on the board.

This is a disgrace to West Virginia. That will never happen again as long as I’m here. I’m embarrassed. All three sides of the ball, we got our a-- kicked.”

With No. 12 Oklahoma State coming to Morgantown this week, there is hardly time for the Mountaineers to dwell on their blowout loss to the Terrapins.

“We’ve just got to keep working to get better every week. Maryland was well prepared this week.

They talked trash to the media and they backed it up,” Rowell said.

The nonconference schedule is over now.

Starting with the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday, West Virginia’s final eight games are against Big 12 foes.

“We’ve just got to rebuild. We can’t let the season go downhill,” said senior defensive lineman Will Clarke.

“We have eight more guaranteed games left.

Seniors like myself aren’t going to let the season go downhill from one loss.”

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West Virginia offense struggles against Maryland by amit batra sports editor @Batra01

West Virginia’s offensive woes hit an all-time low in Saturday’s 37-0 loss to the 4-0 Maryland Terrapins.

“Obviously, offensively we’re as inept as we can possibly be in college football,” said WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen. “I accept the responsibility for that.

We didn’t compete offensively. What I’m doing offensively isn’t working, so we’re going to do whatever we’ve got to do to fix it.”

On the afternoon, WVU quarterback Ford Childress only threw for 62 yards and his 50 percent completion rate was far below his average the previous week against Georgia State Sept.

14.

Maryland is the first opponent to record a shutout against the Mountaineers

since Virginia Tech in 2001, and it is the first time the Terrapins shut out WVU since 1999. It is also the first time West Virginia failed to accumulate 200 total yards of offense since its loss to LSU in September 2010.

Against the Terps, WVU only had 175 yards of total offense.

While the defense performed up to standards in 2013, the offense and special teams have been far below average through four games. In fact, only one receiver had a reception for the Mountaineers Saturday.

“We’re very inept; it’s 100 percent on me and I’ll fix it,” Holgorsen said.

“We’re very average at receiver right now.

“We got guys with potential. There was some blitz, there were some poor throws, the ball was wet, (and) you’re not able

to run the ball when there are five people in the box.

I can give you a thousand different excuses – nobody wants to hear them.”

Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson said the team needs to discover their identity.

“We need to grow up as an offense,” he said. “We need to grow up and start making plays, because that’s our job. This falls directly on us, in my opinion.

It comes down to executing routine stuff. And we don’t have guys who have that capacity yet.

“That’s just where we’re at as an offense. We have to grow up.”

From the Mountaineers getting beat physically on the offensive line to six turnovers on the afternoon, West Virginia will need to find a way to regroup against an undefeated Oklahoma State

Saturday.

“We lost on all three sides of the ball today – offense, defense and special teams,” said senior defensive lineman Shaq Rowell.

“We beat this team seven times in a row. We didn’t even put a point on the board today. It’s a disgrace to West Virginia.

“Maryland was well prepared this week. Coach Randy (Edsall) had those guys ready to play. I’m embarrassed today. So what (if ) the offense turned it over? At the end of the day, we (WVU’s defense) have to get stops like we did against Oklahoma.”

For West Virginia to really improve and have a chance at bowl eligibility this season, Holgorsen and staff will need to start this adjustment period by turning the offense around. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu

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Head coach Dana Holgorsen looks on during West Virginia’s 37-0 loss to Maryland.

women’s soccer

Mountaineers defeat Richmond, Wright State by meghan carr sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia women’s soccer team dominated both games this weekend defeating Richmond and Wright State in their final nonconference games of the season.

T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s played a clean game Friday night, holding Richmond to four total shots and zero corner kicks, beating the Spiders 2-0.

WVU finished the night with 22 shots and 13 corner kicks.

Although the Mountaineers didn’t lack an offensive presence, they had trouble finding the back of the net for most of the game.

“The one thing that you don’t want to start happening is frustration,” said head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown.

Frustration would set in and continue until fresh-

man forward Kelsey Maloney sent a header from three yards out past sophomore goalkeeper Emily Kelly in the 63rd minute.

Maloney received a cross from senior forward Frances Silva from the right side.

“I told the team at half that goals aren’t just going to happen – they’re going to have to make them happen. A lot of the morale of our halftime talk centered around grinding it out,” Izzo-Brown said. “The tactical part came when we decided we had to go around or behind them if Richmond was going to keep it in front of us. We had to find the goals that way.”

Freshman midfielder Ashley Lawrence would put the game completely out of reach in the 77th minute off an assist from sophomore midfielder Amanda Hill. Junior defender Jess Crowder also received an assist on the

play.

Izzo-Brown said she was impressed with her team’s ability to fight through adversity.

“Any time you have to play a game when a team is restraining, you have to find different ways to create chances, and that’s what we had to do,” she said. “I thought our backline did a really good job preventing any good shots. It was a solid performance, definitely.”

Friday’s win gives WVU a 2-1-1 advantage in the all-time series.

T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s didn’t lack any offense in their Sunday match against Wright State, beating the Raiders 4-1.

Junior forward Kate Schwindel put the Mountaineers at a 1-0 advantage 28 minutes into the game with an assist from Silva.

Wright State’s senior forward Emilie Fillion took advantage of a defensive turnover at the top of

the box and chipped the ball over emerging Keane’s head, tying the game at 1-1.

Silva would contribute two more times, giving her three total assists, thus making her the sixth player in WVU school history to record three assists in a single game.

Silva talked after the game about the record not just a reflection on her but her teammates, as well.

“Well, assists are about who finishes the goal so I give credit to Hill, Schwindel and Black. You don’t get assists if they don’t finish,” Silva said.

In the 31st minute of the game, freshman defender Carly Black recorded the first goal of her collegiate career off a corner from Silva.

“It’s really exciting as a defender. I come up almost to the corner, so it’s really exciting to finally put away,” she said.

With four minutes left in

the first half, WVU would strike again. Sophomore midfielder Amanda Hill scored off a pass from freshman midfielder Tessa Broadwater. The goal would come after a corner kick from Silva.

In the second half, Silva would add another goal to her season total in the second half, scoring off a pass from sophomore forward Kailey Utley.

The Mountaineers continued to attack for the remainder of the game, posting 22 total shots with seven as shots on goal.

Wright State registered two shots and one shot of goal.

Izzo-Brown said after the game that she feels this is the best weekend of soccer her team has played in terms of playing a complete game and lessening the mental errors.

“We needed to make sure that we played 90 minutes both days,” she said. “It was important

for us to finalize the game Sunday when you play Friday night. The Sunday game is just as important as the Friday game.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Festival of

ideas SEPTEMBER Bill Richardson

Former Governor of New Mexico September 23, 2013 | The Erickson Alumni Center A former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Richardson visits WVU in conjunction with the College of Law’s “Business and Human Rights: Moving Forward, Looking Back” conference, an event supported by the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights.

OCTOBER Jake Harriman

Founder and CEO of Nuru International October 17, 2013 | Mountainlair Jake Harriman, a West Virginia native and former U.S. Marine, founded Nuru International while earning his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Harriman and Nuru are working to end extreme poverty worldwide by lifting remote, rural areas out of despair and into a cycle of self-sustainability.

NOVEMBER

Ronald Lewis

WVU Professor Emeritus of History November 5, 2013 | Mountainlair Ronald Lewis has chronicled the emergence of WVU as a major land-grant institution in his new book, "Aspiring to Greatness: West Virginia University since World War II." As part of Mountaineer Week, Lewis will discuss WVU's history as an innovative, pioneering force within higher education through its major postwar stages.

All lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

Spring 2014 speakers to be announced soon!

http://festivalofideas.wvu.edu

Head coach Dana Holgorsen walks the sideline before the WVU-Maryland game.

WALP

Continued from page 7 for over half of the Mountaineers’ yards gained. In the Texas game, you have to be somewhat skeptical of the offensive numbers, as Texas’ defense under defensive coordinator Manny Diaz had been so miserable it ended up getting him fired just three games into this year.

The point I’m trying to make here is that ultimately, outside of three of the best players who have ever suited up in the history of the Mountaineers, Holgorsen really doesn’t have a ton to hang his hat on so far at West Virginia. Even when they were here, WVU went through some long offensive droughts in Big 12 play last season.

Obviously it should be acknowledged it was his system that accentuated those players’ already great talents, and he deserves all the credit in the world for that.

This year, without those dynamic threats, it’s almost as if we’ve been seeing this system at West Virginia stand alone for the first time since the thirdyear head coach’s arrival here in Morgantown.

And to be frank, it hasn’t been pretty.

Still, I personally don’t think there’s any way Athletic Director Oliver Luck gives up on Holgorsen this year, even if the Mountaineers stumble to a 4-or 5-win season and miss a bowl game for the first time in more than 10 years. (Coincidentally, 2001 was also the last season a West Virginia team was shut out.)

It would cost the WVU at h l e t i c d e p a r t m e nt, which is already swimming in debt, a hefty chunk of change for a buyout and would likely cripple all the Big 12 recruiting Holgorsen and his staff have accomplished to this point.

I also think, maybe naively after everything I just presented, Holgorsen can indeed still turn things

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around – even if it’s not right away. Even though he’s never dealt with adversity of this magnitude, even in his days as an offensive coordinator, everywhere he’s been throughout the years he’s had so much success.

Even when he didn’t have NFL-bound stars at other universities, Holgorsen’s offenses routinely were among the best in the nation, especially through the air.

It will be something to obviously keep an eye on heading forward. West Virginia started pushing the late Bill Stewart out after three consecutive 9-win seasons and one of the most memorable bowl victories in school history.

Holgorsen has a 10-win season and a BCS bowl victory of his own in his time in Morgantown, but with a 7-6 season and a likely even worse campaign coming in the subsequent years, conversations about his future will not dissolve anytime soon. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Monday September 23, 2013

men’s soccer

Michigan earns 2-1 golden goal victory against WVU by joe mitchin sports writer @dailyathenaeum

After trailing for more than 85 minutes of Saturday’s match against Michigan, sophomore forward Majed Osman and the West Virginia men’s soccer team came back from the dead with just 17 seconds remaining to draw even and force overtime at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

It was the Wolverines, though, who came away victorious on a wet, soggy evening in Morgantown.

Michigan scored fiveand a half minutes into the first overtime period to earn its

second victory of the season. Redshirt sophomore midfielder Colin McAtee struck the ball from outside the box, into the upper corner of the net for a golden goal 2-1 victory.

The loss dropped the Mountaineers to 3-3-1 on the season.

The roller coaster ride of a match began with a very poor start for West Virginia, as it gave up a goal just four minutes into the contest. Michigan defender Ezekiel Harris got to a ball that was rebounded off WVU goalkeeper Lee Johnston to take a 1-0 lead.

The struggles continued beyond the goal as West

Virginia struggled to gain possession for much of the first half.

“We were awful, absolutely terrible. I’ve never been as disappointed in a start of a game as I was tonight,” said WVU head coach Marlon LeBlanc.

“It’s unacceptable for one of my teams to play that way in the first half.”

LeBlanc made many changes in the lineup in the second half as seven nonstarters saw the pitch during the match. West Virginia had several chances to draw even early into the second half, the best one coming off a sophomore forward Kyle Underwood

breakaway he couldn’t finish. With the clock rapidly winding down, it appeared the Mountaineers would fall victim to a 1-0 defeat.

West Virginia clawed back as it made one final offensive attack. Midfielder Zak Leedom threw a ball in from the touchline into the box where sophomore forward Ryan Cain struck for goal. It was Osman who took the rebound and finished for WVU with just seconds remaining to force overtime.

The extra frame didn’t last long as the Wolverines scored just past halfway through the first overtime period. The McAtee goal

came just moments after Mountaineer forward Jay Williams was controversially booked for a challenge at mid-pitch.

“Give him credit; it was a great shot, but we can’t let guys off the sideline,” Williams said. “That’s a part of our game plan, a part of our philosophy and our fiber. It’s just one of those lessons we have to learn very quickly, because we are in a tough stretch here.”

West Virginia was outshot by Michigan 14-13 including a 7-5 Wolverine advantage for shots on goal. The Mountaineers conceded 12 cor-

ner kicks on the night and were whistled for 17 fouls.

Despite giving up the two goals, Johnston had five saves.

“We didn’t execute – plain and simple. It was nothing that (Michigan) did; it was all us,” LeBlanc said.

The Mountaineers return to the pitch Wednesday evening at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. The team will take on LeBlanc’s alma mater and previous coaching stop Penn State. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. as WVU continues its fivematch homestand. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Majed Osman dribbles in a match against Michigan Saturday night.

volleyball

West Virginia improves to 6-0 at home, 13-1 on season by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia University volleyball team improved to 6-0 at home this season and 13-1 overall after sweeping the competition at the Gold & Blue Player’s challenge this weekend.

The Player’s Challenge is the last tournament for the volleyball team before entering conference play against Kansas State Friday in the WVU Coliseum.

The Mountaineers took down Liberty in the first match of the challenge in straight sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-15), their eighth swept opponent this season.

“The girls came out together and played really hard. It was great that we showed a performance from our whole team,” said head coach Jill Kramer.

“They made a point that they wanted to come out and compete hard. I was

really proud of them.”

Freshman outside hitter Jordan Anderson led her team with 11 kills while sophomore setter Brittany Sample dished out 30 assists.

In the first set against the Eagles, sophomore middle blocker Caleah Wells accounted for six kills on eight attempts to help guide her team to a 25-18 set win.

Anderson accounted for eight kills in the second set but left the match early with an apparent finger injury. The freshman didn’t return to action for the rest of the tournament.

According to Kramer, Anderson is set to see doctors Monday.

Despite the loss of Anderson, The Mountaineers managed a five-set victory, (25-22, 25-22, 2624, 25-23, 10-15) against Georgetown Friday night.

With the team’s leader in kills on the sidelines, Kramer was forced to use

her bench. Senior Elzbieta Klein got the start in Anderson’s absence and finished the match with 10 kills and six digs.

“Georgetown came to play, they fought and they fought really hard. They’re coached ver y well,” Kramer said. “We were in a good position to take the match in the third, and they never gave up.”

Klein registered two kills and three digs in the first set against the Hoyas while Sample tallied 11 assists.

Sophomore outside hitter Nikki Attea answered the call for her team as she accounted for 15 kills in the match. Attea took over the third set by registering four kills on seven attempts for a .429 hitting percentage. WVU dropped the third despite Attea’s four kills, Georgetown rallied behind Dani White’s five kills and two digs to clinch the set 26-24.

Seven errors doomed

the Moutaineers in the fourth set, forcing to them to play their second fiveset match of the season.

It was in the fifth set in which Kramer saw her team play their best volleyball. WVU held Georgetown to a .042 hitting percentage and clinched the match behind Attea’s three kills; Sample also chipped in with three assists and three digs.

“It was great that we showed a performance from our whole team,” Kramer said. “The girls came together and played really hard.”

Su n d ay a f t e r n o o n WVU came into its match against UMBC with the tournament championship on the line.

The Mountaineers made quick work of the Retrievers in the first set, 25-19, behind Attea’s six kills and four digs and .667 hitting percentage. UMBC pulled within two in the late stages of the match

but WVU took advantage of two consecutive errors and clinched the first set with two back-to-back kills by Attea and Klien.

Twelve errors and a .022 hitting percentage gave UMBC a 25-18 set win. No Mountaineer had more than three kills in the losing effort.

WVU rebounded in the third set behind junior middle blocker Evyn McCoy’s for kills and three blocks. McCoy sealed the Retrievers’ fate with a kill setup from Sample to take the set 25-21.

After winning the fourth set 25-20, the Mountaineers claimed their fourth tournament championship this season. Attea and sophomore libero Anna Panagiotakopoulos were named to the All-Tournament team. Panagiotakopoulos recorded 22 digs in the match against UMBC. Sample took the tournament’s Most Valuable Player honor, as she

tallied 89 assists in the matches against Georgetown and UMBC. With the tournaments behind them, the volleyball team is looking forward to their first Big 12 Conference action of the season.

“This year we are coming in more confident. We are running a fast offense and have some great maturity,” said sophomore Hannah Sackett.

WVU’s match against Kansas State is slated for Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the WVU Coliseum. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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