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New I-79 bus route helps students travel BY ALEXIS RANDOLPH STAFF WRITER DAILYATHENAEUM

Residents of the Morgantown area will soon have an easier time traveling south in the state of West Virginia. The West Virginia Division of Public Transit has launched a bus service which runs from Morgantown to Charleston and back. The service also makes stops in several other West Virginia cities. The service, I-RIDE 79,

began July 1 and offered free rides to riders until Tuesday. The bus makes stops in Clendenin, Flatwoods, Weston, Clarksburg and Fairmont. The agency has partnered with Barons Bus Lines in Cleveland, Ohio to provide the service. Based on the site of boarding, a one-way ticket for the I-RIDE 79 costs between $3-$15. Zachary Hough, a senior biology student, said he believes the services will help a lot of students out

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financially. “I think it will be a great way for people to save on gas. There are a lot of opportunities available for public transportation in the city of Morgantown, and now, I think there are also a lot of options to travel other places outside of the city as well,” Hough said. “Students pay a lot of money to go to school, and it can be really hard to find somewhere to park a car that isn’t hundreds of dollars. This gives them the chance to visit

home without spending a ton of money.” Hough said it is also a great way for students to explore more of the state, as well. “I am not personally from West Virginia, so I look at this as a chance to see more of the state where I go to school and live now,” he said. “I think it’s a great way to share more of the state with people too. West Virginia is beautiful, and I haven’t really been much further south.”

Savanna Brown, a senior social work student, said her hometown is close to Charleston, and she is excited for this new service. “That would be awesome. I live close to Charleston, and I don’t have a car, so I’d actually be able to go home once in a while,” Brown said. “It would be really helpful to a lot of people who live farther south in West Virginia.” Brown said she thinks the price is also great for the trip.

“Honestly, I don’t think that’s bad at all. That’s even cheaper than the Mega Bus or Grey Lines,” she said. Brown said the service is something she definitely plans on using. The service drops off at the Greyhound stations in Morgantown and Charleston. For the schedule and seat reservations, call 888-3783823 or visit http://baronsbus.com. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

COST OF LIVING ON THE RISE Due to housing cost, Morgantown’s cost of living ranks above national average

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Gregory A. Hand, Ph.D., M.P.H., will serve as the first permanent founding dean.

BY HANNAH WIGAL STAFF WRITER DAILYATHENAEUM

The West Virginia University School of Public Health has named Gregory A. Hand, Ph.D., M.P.H., the first permanent founding dean. Hand is the associate dean for research and practice at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina where he oversees the school’s offices of Research, Public Health Practice and Information Technology. Hand has served as an academic administrator while maintaining vibrant research programs and working with students ranging from undergraduates to postdoctoral. “While not an easy task, the research and teaching has helped me to keep grounded in the values that make a university such a special place,” Hand said. “I hope that my experiences will help me communicate the importance of public health.” Hand has centered his research on physiological, metabolic and psychological changes that transpire during physical activity and exercise. He has published more than 100 articles and book chapters, and his research has been funded by foundations, corporate sources and federal agencies for over $21 million. Hand said moving to a new part of the country and adjusting to the institutional culture can always be challenging. “So many individuals at WVU and around Morgantown have already reached out to me,” he said. “I’m sure there will be plenty of help in becoming acclimatized and learning what it means to be a Mountaineer.” Hand said he believes the WVU School of Public Health has much potential. “I’m looking forward to helping the faculty, staff and students continue their important work and continue to expand the school’s impact in education, research and community engagement,” he said. Hand hopes to find and empower bright people by recruiting excellent fac-

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ulty, staff and students and providing an environment for them to reach their potential. “Certainly I hope to facilitate the school reaching its full potential in creating new knowledge, educating WVU students and addressing the health challenges of West Virginians through outreach and engagement at the community level,” he said. “Determining those levels of excellence for which the school will strive will come from members of the School of Public Health and our stakeholders in West Virginia.” Hand said it was visionary for WVU to develop a School of Public Health. “The best schools of public health are either at academic health centers or affiliated with strong hospital systems, so WVU has a great head start in this respect,” he said. “To be the only school of public health in a state with a high level of health risk and health disparities brings great responsibility as educators and advocates and great opportunity to affect change.” Hand received his doctorate in physiology and neurobiology at the University of Texas South Western Medical Center at Dallas and finished a postdoctoral fellowship at the Moss Heart Center at Dallas. He earned a master’s degree in public health while serving as a faculty member at the University of South Carolina. Hand said he is humbled by the level of confidence and support he has received from WVU. “Public health is a multidisciplinary field that requires creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to address challenges, intelligence that allows assimilation of a wide breadth of knowledge and courage to care about people and the environment in which we live,” he said. “To be chosen by and to have the support of the individuals in the School of Public Health is the highlight of my career.” Hand will begin his tenure in the WVU School of Public Health dean’s office on August 16.

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The graph above shows the cost of living in different aspects in Morgantown over a period of seven years. A score of 100 is the national average.

BY ALEXIS RANDOLPH STAFF WRITER DAILYATHENAEUM

A recent survey done by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at West Virginia University showed the cost of living in Morgantown to be 5.6 percent higher than the national average. The main contributor to this high average is the cost of housing. The cost of housing in Morgantown is 14.2 percent higher than the national average. The survey consists of six categories: groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous. These are composited to give each city a score, and then that is compared to the national average. A score of 100 reflects the national average, and Morgantown’s overall score is 105.6 with a housing score of 114.2. While housing is a significant percentage above the national average, Morgantown also has several categories below the averages including transportation and groceries, which are at 97.1 and 96.6 respectively.

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The table above compares Morgantown’s cost of living with other college towns and metropolitan areas. John Deskins, director of the BBER, said this calculated cost of living is based more on families in the area than students. “The housing indicator used in this survey is single family homes that meet certain criteria. Although it is not part of this report, other research shows that apartment housing costs are not quite as high as single family homes,” Deskins said. “So, that is good news for students. And some of the other expenditure areas – such as groceries, utilities, and transportation – are less costly in Morgantown compared to the national average.” While this is good news for students according to Deskins, Morgantown’s cost of living is still higher than

other college towns including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Columbus, Ohio. Deskins said there are small steps which could be taken to work toward a lower cost of living. “There is not much that any one group can do to lower the cost of living in a city. One small step may be to enhance the highway system so that it is easier to access the city,” Deskins said. “This would enable people to live further out from the city and would therefore increase the supply of land available for home construction for people working in Morgantown.” According to Deskins, while there is a high demand for housing in Morgantown, there is also a lack of supply of land on which

housing can be built. “Certainly housing demand and demand for other goods and services are primary drivers of the price level in Morgantown, but supply is a factor as well,” he said. “The supply of land that is good for building houses near Morgantown is limited for two reasons – the hilly terrain and a lack of highways that provide easy access into town.” Deskins said this high cost of living also points toward a more positive note – people want to live in Morgantown. Kristina Pellien, a graduate student in the fashion merchandising program, said she was surprised by the high cost of living.

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Former Vice President for Student Affairs to head WVU’s Student Life Division on interim basis Michael A. Ellington, formerly Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, was named interim vice president for Student Life last week by West Virginia University President Gordon Gee. According to Gee, Ellington’s appointment comes with a new name for the division, which shifted from Student Affairs to Student Life, to better represent its focus. Ellington will replace long-time administrator Ken Gray, who retired last month. Gee named Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Dean Bob Jones to head a screening committee for the new vice president of the division, which will work in conjunction with the Parker Executive Group, hired to assist with the recruitment and logistics of the search for the new vice president.

Ellington came to the University in 1993 as assistant director for Mountainlair operations and later became director of the Mountainlair. He was named assistant vice president, then later associate vice president for Student Affairs. Active in the community, Ellington is district governor of Rotary District 7530, and serves on the Main Street Morgantown Executive Board. He is a past member of the WVU Alumni Association board of directors. Professionally, he is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the West Virginia Association of Personnel Administrators and the National Association of College and University Food Services, among others. —wvutoday.wvu.edu

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FRYSON PROMOTED David Fryson was recently promoted to Vice President of the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. OPINION PAGE 4

CONFIDENCE IS KEY WVU men’s soccer coach Marlon LeBlanc is confident about team’s chances in 2014. SPORTS PAGE 8

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Fundraiser to benefit WVU alumni recently diagnosed with lung cancer BY HANNAH WIGAL STAFF WRITER DAILYATHENAEUM

Recent West Virginia University graduate, Ashley Baker, 21, of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer on June 3. Baker is currently receiving treatments and plans to return to WVU in the fall to

pursue a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. “With prayers we are hoping for a miracle and that she will be able to return to school in August,” said Baker’s aunt, Michelle Baker. “She is determined to come back for graduate school.” Michelle said the family is struggling with medical bills early into her niece’s treatments and have decided to

hold fundraising events to offset the costs of her bills. “They’re backed up with bills already,” Michelle said. The family will be having a spaghetti dinner with a basket auction following on Saturday, July 19 at the Loyal Order of Moose in Hastings, Pennsylvania. The event will begin at noon, and tickets for the dinner can be purchased in ad-

vance or at the event. However, tickets for the basket auction will only be sold at the door. The price for adults will be $7 and $4 for children 8 years of age and younger. There will be both dine-in and take-out options available for those wishing to support the Bakers. Items to be auctioned off include Altoona Curve base-

ball tickets and a Kindle basket along with many others. Michelle said the family is still in need of sponsors and is hoping to collect donations from interested parties. Those interested in donating baskets or to purchase spaghetti dinner tickets in advance should contact Michelle at 814-247-6550 or 814-762-9047. Michelle said those wish-

ing to donate from WVU or the Morgantown area may contact her to deliver the items he or she wishes to donate. For questions or more information, contact Michelle via telephone or by emailing mlb7300@yahoo.com or baker_michelle@comcast.net. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Biology professor to study the genetics of biomass accumulation for bioenergy BY ALYSSA LAZAR STAFF WRITER DAILYATHENAEUM

West Virginia University professor Jennifer Hawkins serves the environment by studying the genetics of biomass accumulation for bioenergy. Hawkins looks at how genetic changes in a genome result in evolutionary divergence. In her research, Hawkins examines the plant sorghum to study evolutionary processes. Sorghum is a versatile plant that can grow in poor, dry or even hot conditions. It produces a large amount of biomass during a single growing season. “Sorghum display a lot of phenotypic plasticity, meaning that exposure to different environment conditions can cause alterations in the physical appearance of the plant,” Hawkins said. According to her research thus far, it appears that primarily environmental conditions cause

much of the evolutionary divergence. Hawkins hopes to use these findings to generate a better way to create biomass that can be converted into biofuel. Her ultimate goal is to find a cleaner energy source throughout the state of West Virginia. The research stems from what Hawkins sees as areas of need for West Virginia. She wanted to conduct research that would benefit the environment within the state. “When I moved to WVU in 2010, I began thinking about how my research could integrate into the WVU research community and possibly contribute to the greater needs of the state, so my work naturally migrated towards energy,” Hawkins said. In fact, her research is already being put to use. “We have already attempted to grow some of these plants on a mountain topped mine sit, which contains relatively poor soil,” Hawkins said. “This type of energy crop would

provide a use for these generally unusable areas, but it could also help remove contaminants from the soil and reduce soil erosion.” In order to get her students involved in her research, she has her students examine the genome of sorghum. By examining the genome, students learn about the way genomes are sequenced, how to locate the genes in the genome and how to compare different genomes in order to find genetic changes that cause evolutionary divergence. Her students get to learn hands-on about bioenergy and the genetic component behind it. Hawkins wants all of her students and those not in her classes to try their hand at independent research. “I believe that there is a misconception that research is relatively dry and methodological, when in fact there is a tremendous creative component to both experimental conception and design and to

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Professor Jennifer Hawkins plans to study the genetics of biomass accumulation for bioenergy in West Virginia. scientific writing,” she said. Dr. Earl Scime, associate vice president for research development at WVU, agrees with Hawkins that research is the only solution to solving our problems. “Research like Professor Hawkins’, which is very fundamental but also may have implications for agri-

culture, is very much part of the mission of WVU,” Scime said. “It is through research and the students that are trained that WVU influences the world.” Scime says the first step to getting involved is talking directly to a professor in their field. “There are a million and one ways to get involved,”

he said. Working with other researchers, Hawkins will continue researching the genetics of biomass accumulation as a part of a $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Plant Genome Research Program. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Obama urgently requests $3.7 billion for nation’s southern border crisis WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama appealed to Congress on Tuesday for $3.7 billion in emergency spending to deal with the immigration crisis on the nation’s southern border, where unaccompanied children have been showing up by the thousands in a human drama that’s causing a political storm in Washington and beyond. Obama himself was flying to Texas on Wednesday, a trip designed mostly for political fundraising for Democrats but now including a meeting on immigration with Gov. Rick Perry and religious and local leaders in Dallas. He rejected pressure from the Republican governor to visit the border for a firsthand look. In Washington, Democrats and some Republicans on Capitol Hill seemed open to approving the emergency money, which would go toward hiring more immigration judges and asylum officers, building more detention facilities, boosting deterrence and enforcement and increasing surveillance along

the border with Mexico. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the Senate would act on it this month. Obama said in a formal letter of request that the money was needed to “address this urgent humanitarian situation.” But Senate Democrats voiced skepticism about other changes the White House has said it wants that would send the minors back to Central America more quickly, partly by limiting their existing rights to court hearings. Those proposals, which are not part of Tuesday’s request, have infuriated immigrant advocates who say they would result in harsher treatment of kids and eliminate their legal protections. “Everybody’s very concerned. I’m one of them,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. “I just want to make sure that at the end of the day we’re being fair, humane and doing this in an orderly way.” At the same time Republicans criticized Obama for stepping back from asking for those legal changes, which

the White House initially had said would come in concert with the emergency spending request. The White House now says those proposals will come later. “He just decided not to do that because of the pushback he got from some in his own political base,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. “We need to solve the problem, but you don’t need to just ignore the cause of the current crisis.” The back-and-forth came as lawmakers reconvened on Capitol Hill after a weeklong July 4 recess and suggested political struggles ahead over the unfolding situation at the border. More than 50,000 young people have showed up unaccompanied since last fall, many fleeing oppressive violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, but also drawn by rumors that once in the U.S. they would be allowed to stay. Lawmakers are now beginning to confront the full dimensions of the crisis, and their responsibility to act, with midterm elections around the corner. It all comes with

comprehensive immigration legislation dead in Congress for the year and Obama preparing to take steps by his executive authority to change the nation’s faulty immigration system where he can plans that could be complicated by the border crisis. Cornyn and other Republicans kept up their criticism of Obama’s decision not to include a border visit in his Texas trip, but the White House held firm, instead adding the meeting on immigration to Obama’s schedule in Dallas. Perry announced plans to attend. As for the spending request, some Republicans said they would have to review the details. “We’re going to take a look at it. This is clearly a huge crisis,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, a Republican, called the situation on the border “extremely dire” and said that additional funding clearly would be needed to care for the children, enforce the law

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Continued from PAGE 1 “I think it is insane because WVU serves a place for people who live in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia – all of those states come here. They are definitely taking advantage of the large amount of students,” Pellien said. “Possibly, students are just used to paying it because they had been living at home and not paying. They may not be aware of what the national average would be and

and secure the border. “Our committee will focus on providing what is necessary,” said Rogers. Immigrant advocacy groups, however, worried the package placed too much emphasis on enforcement and on deporting minors. Meanwhile officials with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said they want many of the Central Americans to be treated as refugees displaced by armed conflict, a designation that could increase pressure on the U.S. to accept tens of thousands currently ineligible for asylum. But White House officials are seeking to change a 2008 law signed by President George W. Bush that guarantees immigration hearings to minors who arrive in this country from noncontiguous countries - anywhere other than Mexico or Canada. The law was pushed to combat sex trafficking and give young people new protections. In the current crisis, it’s resulted in children from Central American countries being released to family members

or into foster care while they face long waits for court hearings they may never attend. Kids from Mexico, by contrast, are screened by Border Patrol agents who can decide to send them back unless determining they have a fear of return that merits additional screening. The administration wants to be able to treat Central American children in much that same way, though officials say they want to retain the children’s right to due process. The White House spending request includes $1.1 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to help deter border-crossers and increase enforcement; $433 million for Customs and Border Protection to cover overtime costs and for additional facilities to detain unaccompanied children while they are in Border Patrol custody; $64 million for the Department of Justice to hire immigration judges, and $1.8 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services for the care of unaccompanied children, including shelter and medical care.

just blindly accept it.” Pellien said she personally finds the most problems with the utilities and billed services in the Morgantown area. With a score of 95.8, utilities in Morgantown are below the national average. “Right now, I am pretty content with what I pay with the exception of Mon Power and Comcast,” Pellien said. “Those things, I think, are ridiculous for everyone in the state. I find it very hard to believe that utilities are lower (than the national average) because everyone uses about the same

amount of things.” Pellien’s advice to students looking for cheaper housing options is to go for smaller, local companies. “Living off campus is probably cheaper,” Pellien said. “Also, try to avoid all the places that have the shuttles and the pools or tanning just because they tend to be more expensive with rent.” To read the entire BBER report, visit the College of Business and Economics website at http://be.wvu. edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Wilson’s take on Plath provides greater detail of younger years MITCHELL GLAZIER AZIER E ER

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In a “Mad Girl’s Love Song” by Andrew Wilson, the author explores the life of American poet Sylvia Plath. Wilson primarily focuses on Plath’s early life before marrying the controversial British poet Ted Hughes, having children and composing one of the most decorated posthumous manuscripts of the century. Beginning with the poet’s youth, Wilson presents readers with detailed accounts, many of which are narrated by Plath, to unravel a past marred with sadness and unrest. Before writing the biography, Wilson compiled thousands of letters and diaries the poet left behind, of which are cur-

rently archived at Smith College, Plath’s Alma mater. With tireless attention to detail and a compelling narrative, “Mad Girl’s Love Song” is a must-read for those interested in Plath’s creative journey and its early end. The book opens with a chronology of the poet’s life as a timeline for readers to refer back to. St a r t i n g w i t h t h e death of her diabetic father just after her eighth birthday, Plath’s grim childhood begins to unfold. However, in between losses and periods of sadness are monumental achievements. At eight, Plath’s first poem was published in the children’s section of the Boston Herald. Here, Wilson tells of the dedication Plath maintained to rise from suburban obscurity to a founder of confessional poetry. With Wilson at the

reigns, readers are rockFrom high school boy mythical past. eted through Plath’s me- trouble to early publishHeralded by The Statesteoric journey to the ing feats, Wilson offers a man as “a gorgeous pafull scope into the poet’s thology,” the book draws top. readers close to Plath’s exact diary entries and body of work, making the experience enthralling even to readers unfamiliar with Plath and her material. The people and timelines of Plath’s life are well documented and described, providing a fuller insight into a life cut short by her 1963 suicide. Ma n y biographers strictly chronicle the last weeks of the poet’s life in London, which was experiencing the coldest winter in fifty years. With other factors, such as caring for two small children, financial strain and the infidelity of her husband, Plath passed on February 11, 1963, at the age of 30. Wilson’s approach in fully capturing the poet’s life focuses primarily AUTHORS.SIMONANDSCHUSTER.CA on the poet’s youth. Her

strengths, weaknesses and decision making in those early years, as Wilson chronicles, are vital to understanding Plath’s painful unravelling. Additional readings, such as “The Journals of Sylvia Plath,” “The Bell Jar” and “Ariel,” which is the poet’s final manuscript written just months before her suicide, are recommended to better understand Plath’s depth of talent and personality. “Mad Girl’s Love Song” is a necessity for any reader interested in poetr y, ‘60s culture, literature or feminism. With a scope covering thirty years of the poet’s life, fans of Plath will be intrigued by newly uncovered details and a fresh perspective on the life and times of Sylvia Plath. “Mad Girl’s Love Song” can be purchased online via Barnes and Noble and Amazon for $21. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

Boston or bust: An unexpected summer vacation to the Northeast JAKE JARVIS

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Five states, three days, two friends, one bomb threat, a hurricane and 1,460 miles. My best friend since 9th grade, Elise Steele, chose to attend Ithaca College, knowing that we probably wouldn’t see each other much, if at all. For two years, I only saw her when she drove through Morgantown en route to Huntington, the city we grew up in That finally changed with a weekend road trip that sparked the urge in me to explore our great United States. The plans were blurry, but in late June we decided that I should visit her in Ithaca, New York. From there, we would drive to Boston, Massachusetts on Friday morning and spend two full days there. What would we do exactly? Well, I let her handle that. The longest trip I’ve ever driven has been the threehour commute home. During the six-hour trudge to upstate New York, I was worried I would be overstretching my limits. But with Ted Dekker’s audiobook, “Outlaw,” the hours flew by. Audiobooks are a great way to pass the time. At first, it’s hard to find the perfect level of consciousness to pay attention to both the book and the road. But once you zone in, you’ll barely remember the trip. As I turned off exit 54 of I-86 E, upstate New York was nothing I imagined it would

be. It felt oddly like West Virginia with tractors on the side of the road and 90 percent of the radio playing only country music. Elise’s new home charmed me. We hugged, watched some fireworks and went to bed with intentions of waking at 5 a.m. on July 4 to depart for good ‘ole Boston. “So, there’s a hurricane happening right now,” Elise said. “Like, all over the Northeast.” We sat silent for a moment, neither of us wanting to admit the trip might not happen. But, we shrugged off any fear we had and changed our route. Instead of two days in Boston, one day would have to suffice. The first stop would be the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York. If we timed it right, we’d end up in Boston on the coat tail of the storm.

Rosamond was a hidden gem. Its small size meant fewer crowds – which is great. It also meant fewer animals – which is not so great. But, I didn’t come here for the animals, I came to see Boston. I was focused and set my sights on the prize. The city, hidden by the aftermath of Hurricane Arthur, sprang up without notice. One minute I was flipping through a Vanity Fair magazine, the next I was bumper to bumper with Bostonians escaping the storm. It was about this time I asked myself: Where were we staying? Because I let Elise plan the trip, I was unaware of our hotel accommodations. She originally told me we were staying with “a friend.” As I soon came to find out, Elise had rented a spare

bedroom through Airbnb. com in a home in Quincy, just south of the city. Airbnb is an online website that connects money savy travelers with people who have a spare bedroom. Yes — with strangers. After only a few awkward minutes of niceties, I learned our host Emily was a kind-hearted woman who I shared a love of animals with. She recently rescued a half-blind dog named Levi. Levi bounced around the house, knocked into tables and more than once mistook my hand for a snack. But, he helped break the ice as he looked at me through his one happy little eye. Saturday morning, Elise and I said goodbye to Emily and Levi and boarded Boston’s “T,” a network of trains much like NYC’s subway system. First on our list to see

was Boston’s Public Garden. Google maps directed us down Summer Street, but somehow, we ended up a 30-minute walk from our destination. “So, we went the wrong way,” Elise said. In the same way we shrugged off fear of the hurricane, we proceeded to “ditch google maps” and get lost in the city. We wandered through Quincy Market in downtown Boston, walked along the bay and ate at a pizza joint that could barely fit six customers. Somehow, we ended up on Harvard’s campus. I found it odd that Cambridge was sparse with life on a national holiday. With another shrug, we walked around eating gourmet cupcakes. I later learned that a bomb threat in a science building at Harvard caused the emptiness.

To end the day, we treated ourselves to sunbathing on Nickerson Beach, minutes away from Emily’s home. There were only 20 or so beachgoers, so we got a prime spot to catch some rays. It was a much needed time to relax and take in all that we had seen. The trip was nothing like we planned. I imagined a perfect summer road trip with my best friend by my side. But, like little Levi, things got in the way. We couldn’t always see where we were going, but we walked forward with a smile. My next trip might not be during a hurricane or a bomb threat (fingers crossed), but I know that no matter what happens, I can shrug it off and go with the flow. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

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Due to a reporting error in the July 2 edition of The Daily Athenaeum, the West Virginia Botanic Garden offers the Hatha Yoag class only once a month, not weekly. The next session is Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Ronald McDonald House to hold fundraiser

The Ronald McDonald House of Morgantown is holding a charity event this Saturday. Triple S will be hosting the 19th annual RMHC Poker Run. This event aims to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. There will also be registration from 10 a.m. to noon, with Kickstands up at 12:15 p.m.. To participate, it is $25 per rider for pre-registration and $35 per rider on-site registration. Stops on the ride include Triple S Harley-Davidson, Little 7 Club, Terra Alta VFW, Honi Honi, and Tropics. At each stop, participants draw a card, and attempt to accumulate the best poker hand. The last hand needs to be in by 5 p.m. The winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m. First place

will receive $1,000 and second place will receive $500. Shauna Davis, the Marketing and Events Manager for Triple S Harley-Davidson, works in conjunction with the people from the RMHC to organize the events. “Usually about 200300 people come out for the event,” Davis said, “and [we] expect the same amount to come out for this years’ event.” The final stop will be at Triple S Harley-Davidson for the after party, there will be door prizes and dinner will also be served. T-shirts are limited to the first 300 riders registered. Riders can register at www.tripleshd.com or at www.RMHCMorgantown.org, or also by calling (304) 598-0050. —ekb

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Fryson receives promotion, sets vision for Our duties to ally in WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a culture of laughs David Fryson, formerly the Chief Diversity officer for the West Virginia University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, was promoted to Vice President of this division last week. This places more importance and recognition on his role at the University. College is a time to experience diversity of all kinds. The state of West Virginia often has a bad reputation for being a close-minded state that does not foster diversity. Goal three of WVU’s 2020 Strategic plan is to “foster diversity and an inclusive culture.” One way this can be measured is through the enrollment of minority groups. According to the report, 1,204, or roughly 4.1 percent,

black, non-hispanic students were enrolled at WVU in fall 2013. In fall 2010, Ohio University had 4.5 percent of its enrollment from the same group. Rutgers University, on the other hand, was named the most diverse college in 2010. 42.5 percent of Rutgers students are white, according to its admissions website. In general, enrollment of minority students has increased over the last decade. But for this University to be successful, administration should support diversity of all forms. Examining data of our students is the best way to measure our effectiveness at attracting diverse students.

Of course, Fryson’s job is not just to support a racially and ethnically-diverse student body. WVU has a large veteran population and a growing need to be accessible to students with disabilities. But no matter what Fryson does, we are confident his new position will be a valued position at WVU. University President Gordon Gee stated after the announcement that Fryson’s new position is “not simply a title change.” We at The Daily Athenaeum agree and are excited for Fryson to take a larger role in shaping the future of this University. As evident in a letter he wrote to incoming fresh-

men in our 2014 Mountaineer Survival Guide, Fryson deeply cares about the wellbeing of Mountaineers. All who come in contact with Fryson speak of his commitment, his vision and his perseverance. With this promotion, the best case scenario is WVU becomes a world-renowned university that other institutions model after. Worst case scenario is the promotion is just a name change, Fryson keeps doing what he does and WVU continues becoming a better place. Either way, Mountaineers win. Congratulations, Fryson. You’ve earned it. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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The dangers of chewing tobacco HANNAH CHENOWETH

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“Everything can give you cancer, right?” is a common retort to any remarks made about one’s cancer-causing habits. Although smokeless tobacco is sometimes touted as a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes, the truth is that there’s no such thing as a “safe” nicotine habit. You may think it can’t be a huge deal to just chew tobacco. It’s not like your inhaling it, right? Wrong. Although smokeless-tobacco users sometimes use it as a substitute for cigarettes, the truth is that it’s still a harmful habit. It is less lethal than smoking, but also contains 28 cancer-causing chemicals. Smokeless tobacco comes in two forms: snuff and chewing tobacco. Snuff is fine-grain tobacco that comes in teabaglike pouches. Users “pinch” or “dip” snuff between their lower lip and gum. Chewing tobacco is shredded “bricked” tobacco leaves that is placed between the gum and cheek. Many people associate chewing tobacco with the good old American sport of baseball. In the 1900’s, baseball players used to spit into their gloves to soften it, winding up for a “spitball” pitch, which was eventually banned. One of the most famous baseball players of all time, Babe Ruth, died at age 52 from a cancerous tumor in the throat. Although the sport has been criticized as glamorizing chew, many famous players have taken a stand against the habit. Among them are Joe Garagiola, Rex Barney and Bill Tuttle, who died after a fiveyear battle with mouth cancer. The implications of dip, snuff or whatever you refer to it as go far beyond bad breath and stained teeth. You are setting yourself up for cracking and bleeding gums, tooth

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decay, bone loss around the root of your teeth, red sores and leathery white patches of leukoplakia. Smokeless tobacco users are fifty times more likely to develop oral cancer, and the cancer-causing agents can also get in the lining of the stomach, esophagus and bladder. A greater risk for a heart attack is also present because of an increased heart rate, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. Every year, 30,000 people are diagnosed with mouth and throat cancer, with only half of that number surviving past five years. All of the sucking and chewing associated with these products allows the nicotine to be absorbed into the bloodstream through tissues in your mouth. This actually causes the nicotine to stay in the blood longer than cigarettes as it continues to be absorbed even after the tobacco is removed from the mouth. So, why on earth would someone want to do something that literally poisons the body and deteriorates the mouth? Dip is a decent buzz at first. It’s a stimulant, an upper, almost like caffeine. How-

ever, once the buzz wears off it can become more than that. It becomes something that the user thinks they need when they are tired, angry, stressed, etc. In other words, it’s a fullblown nicotine addiction. One pinch of tobacco contains about three to four cigarettes worth of nicotine. Those with an oral fixation may become especially dependent on dipping. Each time the user chews, the amount of tobacco needed to feel that “high” increases. Chew is also a huge social thing. Men are ten times more likely to start the habit. A study published by the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine found that smokeless tobacco users are mostly white, located in the South or Midwest, and unlikely to live in large metropolitan areas. 85.8 percent of users have also smoked cigarettes at some point in their life. Many people start the habit of chewing tobacco frighteningly young. John Houssetler, a fifty-year-old worker for the University, says he began dipping at age 13. “It’s definitely a habit,” Houssetler said. “I learned it from my mom, who

started at age ten.” How does one break such an ingrained habit, especially starting at such an early age? Talking to your doctor is an excellent start. They can give you the facts on nicotine gum and patches. 1-800-QUITNOW is also a good source of information. Gum, sunflower seeds, hard candy and raisins are recommended as far healthier substitutes that help to ease the transition of quitting tobacco. The rates of smokeless tobacco users in West Virginia are alarmingly high. In fact, the number one cause of premature death and disease in the state is tobacco use. Kids coming to West Virginia University may have never been exposed to chewing tobacco before, and may not realize the harm of the habit just because “everyone” is doing it. The route to nicotine addiction may be different than inhaling it into your lungs, but dangerous all the same. Just because everyone around you may be chewing does not mean you want to take the same route to cancerous mouth sores and tooth decay.

JAKE JARVIS

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I like to consider myself an ally. It might go without saying from the previous articles I’ve written, but I am a very liberal and open-minded person. I am passionate about gender equality, ending racism, reducing wealth inequality and allowing people to love who they want. Using ally as a label, or even just a noun, isn’t something I want to do. Being an ally, to me, is acting with a group that is marginalized. So then, let’s frame ally as a verb. To feel like I’ve done a good job allying, I try to speak up when I see discrimination. When you look at the dominant culture of the United States there are many problems that I see. Do I speak up every time? Where do I draw the line? These questions go through my mind almost constantly. For example, I struggle with the music industry. In Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” I could recognize the inherent problems with the lyrics that contribute to the prevalent rape culture, but I also loved the song. In Selena Gomez’s “Come & Get It,” I recognized the inherent problem in young girls hearing a pop star tell her lover that “all day, all night, I’ll be waiting standby.” But lyrics aside, it’s a great song. I could go through most of the songs on the radio right now and find at least one reason to not listen to it. When I tell my friends about this, they tell me to “lighten up,” that it’s all in good fun. But this struggle bleeds over into all areas of our culture, particularly film and television. My favorite television show, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” features a gang of friends that have pretty frequent racist tendencies. Most of the time I see it as poking fun at racists, but nonetheless it’s not something I like.

Perhaps there’s something inherently different from comedy and other forms of entertainment. With “Blurred Lines,” we aren’t suppose to laugh. During the pilot of “Always Sunny,” we’re supposed to laugh at the awkwardness of racism. My favorite comedian is without a doubt Joan Rivers. Yes, I know how contradictory that is. When I watch Rivers’ stand up, I don’t feel like I’m neglecting my duties to ally. She’s known for her shock comedy, poking fun at celebrities on the red carpet, slurs of all varieties and an attitude that I’d consider offensive off stage. Rivers often quotes Winston Churchill as having said, “Laugh a little and teach your men to laugh — get good humor under fire — war is a game that’s played with a smile. If you can’t smile, grin. If you can’t grin, keep out of the way till you can.” She said she views laughter as a vacation she can give people, if just for a few seconds. When I watch one of her comedy specials, I feel at ease. I forget that the world is a really messed up place for about an hour. But does this mean we laugh at racism? Do I condone rape jokes? Do I crack a grin when someone says, “That’s gay?” No. Laughing at a racist comment is different from laughing at racism itself. When we laugh at gender inequality, instead of a “woman joke,” I feel like a little power is taken from it. And when I laugh at gay stereotypes that I often fulfill, I remember that it’s not always about being serious. There’s no way any of us can fix the world by ourselves. There’s going to be marginalized people and there’s going to be problems with the dominant culture. Until the world is perfect, which it never will be, I’d like to think that part of my duties to ally include laughing in the face of the struggle. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

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The positives and negatives of living alone in college ELANA GOODWIN

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There are real positives to living by yourself in school but there are certain downsides as well. PRO: The Privacy. Living without a roommate means you have complete and total privacy in the comfort of your own home, with nobody infringing on your space, stuff, or time. You can dance naked in the kitchen while you eat a snack. If you forget something in your room right before you’re about to take a shower, you can streak into your room to grab it without covering up or worrying your roomie will come home at an inopportune time. Basically, living alone is

especially great in regards to going without clothing (and not having anyone around to mind if you’re chilling in your birthday suit). CON: The Responsibility. Living solo means it’s on you to keep the place clean, make sure the windows and doors are locked at night, be sure to turn off the lights when you leave, etc. Everything all comes down to you and juggling a social life, classes and homework with the upkeep of your apartment by yourself can be challenging and time-consuming. Living with a roommate means shared responsibility for everything. Whether it’s the fact your smoke alarm needs a new battery, you left the light on in the bathroom when you left for class, or you forgot your key, having a roomie means some-

one else can help out with the apartment or whatever problem you have regarding it. PRO: The Quietness. If you live by yourself, coming home means you instantly have a space you can study productively in without having to plug in your earphones to drown out the sound of your roommate banging around in the kitchen or talking loudly in their room. You control your environment completely and can do whatever you want without having to be concerned about how it affects your roommate or impedes their study habits. You don’t have to worry about your roommate loudly coming in late at night from a party or you coming in late and worrying about making too much noise. Your apart-

ment is simply yours and can be a peaceful and quiet place for you to unwind in by yourself after your day. CON: The Solitude. Living alone can be lonely. It’s really easy to just go home after a long day of classes and not go out again until you have class the next day, especially if you live further away from campus and don’t want to have to worry about walking home by yourself. While chilling solo and having “me”-time is important in college, coming home to a people-less apartment means you don’t have as much social interaction with others as you would living with even just one roommate. Having a roommate of your choosing means you have the option of hanging out with someone whenever

you’re both free right there in your apartment or house as well as someone to go grocery shopping with, grab dinner with, etc. PRO: The Freedom. Having a place to yourself means you don’t have to worry about your roommate’s schedule, be conscious of how loud your music is, or check in with anyone about whether it’d be okay if you have a bunch of people over. Living by yourself comes with a lot of freedom, much more so than if you still lived in a dorm or with a roommate, as you are completely on your own. Plus, you can drink straight from the milk carton, leave your dishes in the sink until you finally make yourself do them without feeling bad your roommate can’t get to the sink, and you

know whatever hair you find in the shower is yours. CON: The Expense. Being the only person living in an apartment means full responsibility for the rent, WiFi, electricity, water, gas, and whatever other bills you run up. You can’t mooch food from or share a gallon of milk with your roommate, either. As a broke college kid, living alone can be an additional expense. Living with a roommate can help alleviate that financial burden while still allowing you to have more independence than if you continued living in a residence hall. So before you decide whether or not to live alone in college, carefully consider the pros and cons of each as deciding to live by yourself is a big decision and can really affect your life at school.

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‘Dames at Sea’ marks 30 years of WVPT BY JAKE JARVIS A&E EDITOR JAKEJARVISWVU

For 30 years, the West Virginia Public Theatre has entertained the masses with summer performances of select favorites from Broadway. Many people return to these productions each year because of the quality entertainment it provides. To celebrate this anniversary, “Dames at Sea” will start the 2014 WVPT summer season at the Metropolitan Theatre on High Street. The story, with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music

by Jim Wise, is in the syle of a ‘30s musical. Ruby, a young girl with “nothing but tap shoes in her suitcase and a prayer in her heart,” leaves her hometown in Utah. In her search to be a Broadway star, she finds a rag-tag group of performers putting on a musical. She lands a job in the chorus, but the company has to leave the theater and takes up residence on an old battleship. Many people see the musical as a spoof of famous big budget musicals. Gavan Pamer, playing Hennesey and the Captain, said it was explained to him by

the director to be more of an “homage.” “They should expect some really great tap dancing,” Pamer said. “They should expect to laugh, a lot.” The title song, “Dames at Sea,” happens at the beginning of act two as the cast is on the ship. This is a large tap dancing number between three men. Pamer said tap dancing has been the biggest challenge he’s faced with this production. Pamer started working with WVPT many years ago when it was just starting. Since then, he has become the Artistic Director of Lincoln Park Perform-

ing Arts Center in Midland, Pennsylvania. In the world of producing, he often has to choose between performing and taking a backstage. If he had to choose one or the other for the rest of his life, he said he would choose performing. “As a young performer,” Pamer said, “I was a little more self absorbed. And I really enjoyed being on stage.” Joining Pamer is Coleen Sexton, playing Mona Kent, the comedic diva role in “Dames at Sea.” Sexton, who has played roles on and off Broadway and has been in national tours, said this is the first

cast she came into where she didn’t know anyone previously. This is also the first time she’s played a role like Mona. “I’ve never really played a lot of comedy before,” Sexton said, “so Mona Kent for me is a challenge to be so mean. It’s also very exciting to bring this character to life and make her as real as possible.” The cast of “Dames at Sea” has been rehearsing for six days, about six hours each day. Despite the limited time to prepare, both Sexton and Pamer are proud of the work the cast and crew has completed. “Dames” runs Wednes-

day to Sunday, with showings everyday at 7:30 p.m. and special performances at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Student tickets are $16 with proof of enrollment. Adult tickets are $36 for orchestra seating and $26 for all other seating. Tickets can be purchased online at http:// w w w . w v p u b l i c t h e at re. org/#!ticketing/c121m or at the box office before the show begins. For more information about WVPT’s summer season, visit http://www.wvpublictheatre.org/. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

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New exhibit ‘Faces of Fairness’ on display at MAC JAKE JARVIS

A&E EDITOR JAKEJARVISWVU

The Monongalia Arts Center is hosting a new “Faces of Fairness” multimedia exhibit. Opened on June 27, the exhibit featured a screening of the 2013 documentary film, “The Campaign.” Th e exhibit brings this documentary together with a photography exhibit and a web-based archive the artists created. This is the first project of its kind to

premiere in West Virginia. And it’s a smashing success. Creating this display is Carling McManus and Jen Susman. McManus, born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, became a collaborator with Susman at the San Francisco Art Institute. Susman, originally from Raleigh County, West Virginia, received her degree in New Media from The University of Toledo in Ohio. According to the display, the project “brings greater visibility to the once hidden Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual and Transgender community in West Virginia.” One way the project does this is by highlighting the numerous issues that face those living in West Virginia, including employment, housing, marriage and health care access discrimination. For example, Jessica Hudson is one of the feature subjects. In 2011, she was fired as an executive director after her employer learned she was a lesbian. This discrimination continued with Sam Hall, a coal miner from Kanawha

county. “Despite his dedication to the job and tireless work ethic,” the placard under his portrait reads, “he faced anti-gay insults and threats on his life while at work. The discrimination ultimately forced him out of his job and the mining industry.” Hall’s blue eyes offer a piercing look into the audience’s eyes. His face doesn’t seem angry or resentful, but instead, his relaxed posture suggests he knows change is coming. Perhaps my favorite part of the project is the inclusion of blended families. Christina Dalton and Abi Ayers, having been a couple for four years, raise two daughters, Nakkia and Aariana. This stunning family portrait has smiles all around. A family like this might seem odd for many West Virginia residents. But when you step back and look at the photograph, nothing is really all that different. The young girls pose with a smirk and the parents rest a protective hand on their children. The faces of Dalton

and Ayers, though of the same gender, are archetypes of a typical American family. While you may have missed the screening of the documentary, you can still view clips from the project on YouTube under the FairnessWV Institute account. These videos further bring to life the subjects and offer audiences a closer glimpse into their lives. Of the videos, the most

heart-felt story is of Justin Murdock and his partner William Glavaris. The couple discusses how they fell in love and their reasons for wanting to be married. Labels aside, many people will see themselves in the “Faces of Fairness.” You might see the similar expression of a loved one or a friend – and that’s okay. While “Faces of Fairness” may not change your world view, it will at least

give a face to the fight for equality. The exhibit will stay open until Aug. 2 and can be viewed on the second floor of the MAC. After this date, the display will travel around the state. Admission is free but with a suggested $5 donation. For more information, visit http://www.monartscenter.com/. jajarvis@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU faces tough road to redemption in 2014 CONNOR MURRAY AY

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Considering the standard of success that has been set over the history of WVU’s football program, the 4-8 campaign posted by head coach Dana Holgorsen and the Mountaineers in 2013 was an utter failure. For the first time in 11 seasons, the Mountaineers failed to reach the sixwin mark and qualify for a bowl game. Now entering his fourth season at the helm of one of the nation’s most storied college football programs, Holgorsen is charged with bringing West Virginia back to the postseason and restoring the program’s reputation as a consistent winner. After leading the Mountaineers to a 10-win season and an Orange Bowl victory in his first season in Morgantown in 2011, Holgorsen has faced ample criticism as his team won 11 games combined in the next two seasons. In a year that will be critical to his future as the head coach at West Virginia, Holgorsen will have to lead his team through a gauntlet of a schedule. Ac c o rd i n g t o t h e NCAA’s strength of schedule method, West Virginia will face the 12th hardest schedule in 2014. West Virginia’s opponents in 2014 finished the 2013 season with a combined win-loss record of 97-59. In what is probably the most daunting and certainly the most hyped matchup of the season, West Virginia kicks off its 2014 campaign against a perennial college football powerhouse: the Alabama Crimson Tide. Though the Tide may have stumbled in the Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma, the Big 12’s runnerup in 2013, head coach Nick Saban is sure to have Alabama ready and stronger than ever in the season opener against the Mountaineers in Atlanta, Georgia. West Virginia’s home opener comes in Week 2 against the Towson Tigers, who made it all the way to

the FCS Championship before losing to North Dakota State. WVU struggled in its home opener against another FCS team in 2013: the William & Mary Tribe. The Mountaineers trailed late into the game, but escaped with a 24-17 victory. West Virginia will have to be much sharper against the Tigers to avoid another close call. The Mountaineers wrap up the non-conference portion of their season with a road matchup against border rival Maryland. West Virginia was embarrassed 37-0 by the Terrapins in Baltimore, Maryland early last season. The Mountaineers had won seven straight games in the rivalry before getting shutout in 2013. This will be the first time Maryland faces West Virginia as a member of the Big 10. The Terrapins made the jump from the ACC and will be playing their first season in the Big 10 in 2014. After what is sure to be a physical battle with their rival, the Mountaineers have a home tilt against one of the Big 12’s top contenders in 2014: the Oklahoma Sooners. Led by spry-footed, upand-coming quarterback Trevor Knight, the Sooners shocked the college football world with a 45-31 upset of the Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl. With plenty of momentum heading into the offseason and many of their top impact players returning, especially on defense, the Sooners have all the reason in the world to be optimistic about their Big 12 championship chances heading into 2014. These first four games will be absolutely critical to the trajectory of West Virginia’s 2014 season. Pulling an upset against either Alabama or Oklahoma could propel the Mountaineers through the early portion of their conference schedule and put them on track to reach six wins and bowl eligibility. If they come out of the gate slowly and drop three or all of these first four games however, a tough uphill climb awaits.

ets on WVUGAME.com,” said Matt Wells, Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. “That feature, along with the print-at-home and mobile phone delivery methods have been popular options being utilized by our fans in the ticketbuying process.” Tickets are still available for West Virginia’s season opening matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide Aug. 30 in Atlanta, Georgia. Prices for tickets in the WVU sections range from $80-$140. These tickets can be purchased at WVUGAME.com, by calling 1-800-WVUGAME or in person at the Mountaineer Ticket Office in the WVU Coliseum. — ckm

Terry Henderson lands position with N.C. State RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has added West Virginia transfer Terry Henderson. The Raleigh native was listed on N.C. State’s roster for the first time Tuesday and coach Mark Gottfried said Tuesday that Henderson “can be an impact guy.” Henderson must sit out this season due to NCAA transfer rules and will have two seasons of eligibility beginning in 2015-16. Henderson is a 3-point specialist who averaged 11.7 points in 28 games last season for the Mountaineers. He made 39 percent of his 3s during his two seasons at West Virginia and

WVU’s Joseph on Bednarik Watch List BY CONNOR MURRAY SPORTS EDITOR CONNORKMURRAY

The Maxwell Football Club announced Monday that West Virginia junior safety Karl Joseph has been named to the watch list for the 20th annual Bednarik Award. The award, named after College Football and NFL Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik, has been given to the best defensive player in college football since 1995. A model of consistency in his first two seasons in Morgantown, Joseph has started 25 games in a West Virginia uniform, making him one of the most experienced players on the Mountaineer defense. First-year defensive coordinator Tony Gibson said the defense will look to Joseph to lead the way. “Karl has played a lot of football for West Virginia and has made a lot of plays the last two years,” he said. “He will be counted on as one of our team leaders this year as

we want to take another step forward in our third year in the Big 12 Conference.” Joseph has made an impact since his first game as a Mountaineer in 2012. He was voted the team’s Defensive Player of the Year as a freshman after he led the team in total tackles with 104 and solo tackles with 76. While starting all 13 games of his freshman season, Joseph led the team in forced fumbles with three and interceptions with two. His breakthrough freshman year gained him national recognition, as Joseph was named to the All-Big 12 Honorable-Mention Team by the Associated Press. Joseph followed up his freshman campaign with a solid showing in his sophomore season. For the second consecutive season he started all of West Virginia’s games at safety. He finished fourth on the team with 68 tackles and was once again named to the All-Big 12 Honorable-Mention Team.

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from the Big 12 Conference to be named to the watch list. Other players from the conference include Sam Carter, Devonte Fields and Chucky Hunter (TCU), Malcolm Brown, Quandre Diggs and Cedric Reed (Texas), Bryce Hager and Shawn Oakman (Baylor), Ben Heeney (Kansas), Ryan Meuller (Kansas State) and Frank Shannon, Eric Striker and Charles Tapper (Oklahoma). connor.murray@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia men’s soccer coach Marlon LeBlanc confident about team’s chances in 2014 season BY KEVIN HOOKER SPORTS WRITER DAILYATHENAEUM

The 2013 season for the West Virginia men’s soccer team was a season of learning. When WVU left the Big East Conference in 2011, it affected the whole athletic program in a variety of ways. The soccer team joined the Mid-American Conference, or MAC, and is still trying to find their place after two seasons. The Mountaineers finished with a 7-7-5 overall record in 2013 and 2-2-2 in conference. The young and inexperienced Mountaineers lost in the conference semifinals to powerhouse Akron, 3-0, a team known for its strong soccer and continued tradition. This upcoming fall, coach Marlon LeBlanc and team

are hopeful that the third goaround is the charm. The Mountaineers haven’t had a 10 wins in a season since 2011. “Last season was a transitional year for our guys,” LeBlanc said. “We were one of the youngest teams in the conference, and probably the country. We graduated eight seniors from the 2012 team, six of which were starters. We lost three of our starting back five from a team that conceded just 15 goals in 2012. We lost three of four starting midfielders. Needless to say, 2013 was always going to be a transitional year with so many young players being thrust into such major roles. Like in 2013, the Mountaineers have just three seniors on this year’s roster. Defensemen Paul Ehrenworth played in 11 matches and started five games last

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season and helped the Mountaineers’ defense allow just 4.2 shots per game. Goalkeeper Lee Johnston transferred to WVU before last season, after playing his previous two seasons at Pittsburgh. He made all 17 starts for the Mountaineers last season, posting five shutouts and a 1.26 goalsagainst average. Andy Bevin has made his presence known on the soccer field since he stepped on campus in 2011. Hailing from Napier, New Zealand, the senior forward has scored 16 goals and 11 assists (43 points) in three years, but more importantly, has truly displayed what it means to be a student athlete at a big campus. “We’ve asked him to be more (of a leader), and he’s obliged. He understands what we need him to do,” LeBlanc said. “As our most experienced player, it’s his job to make the others around him better. That’s what good players do, and this past spring, Andy re-

ally embraced the leadership role. He is respected by his peers and by me. I think the world of Andy, and believe that there is no better ambassador for WVU Soccer, and for West Virginia University for that matter.” Last season Bevin was named to the All-MAC First Team, NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Second Team, NSCAA Scholar All-East Region First Team, Capital One First Team Academic AllAmerican, Capital One Academic All-District 2 and the Academic All-MAC First Team. In his three seasons on campus, Bevin has truly demonstrated what it means to be a student athlete, both on and off the field. “He’s the model WVU student-athlete,” LeBlanc said. “So often, we forget to appreciate what that means because these guys get lost in the shuffle due to the attention that football rightfully garners. But how many people realize that our AllAmerica candidate also has

a 3.9 GPA heading in to his senior year in one of the toughest majors at WVU, Management Information Systems.” Unlike football and basketball, soccer coaches are not permitted to have access to their players during the summer. Several players have rather spent their summer at home, balancing a summer job and working out at their local gym. LeBlanc said he trusts in his players to do their best work this offseason before reporting back on campus in August. “We provide our guys with a summer plan to take home with them, and we provide that plan to our incoming freshmen,” he said. “We do the best that we can, with the resources we have, and within the scenario as it exists.” WVU will officially kick off its preseason schedule Aug. 17 against Ohio State, and will play for real on Aug. 29 at home against St. John’s. The path to success in the

MAC hasn’t come easy yet, and it probably never will, but anything is possible under a confident coach. “Despite last year’s youth, I expected us to compete for the National Championship. This year, I expect us to compete for the National Championship. Are we ready to do so? We shall see. So much goes in to winning a National Championship,” LeBlanc said. “Notre Dame had never been to the College Cup and won the championship in 2013…why not us? You’ve got to win games, you’ve got to be lucky, you’ve got to stay healthy, and so much more. But the way that I schedule, the way we conduct ourselves, the way we prepare are all for the purpose of competing. All but one team will end reaching that target at the end of the season, but my expectations of myself, my staff, and my team is that we will be doing everything in our power to prove everyone else wrong.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Sterling ordered to testify at Clippers sale trial LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donald Sterling, who’s challenging his wife’s $2 billion deal to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, was ordered to testify after he skipped the opening of the case. Sterling was ordered to

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probate case to federal court –which would have delayed it –but the motion was rejected Monday. The motion argued that Sterling’s federal medical privacy rights were violated because the records were disclosed to his wife and the public. His lawyers also have argued that Sterling agreed to be mentally evaluated by two doctors under false pretenses, being unaware that the results would be used for legal purposes and thinking it was because of his wife’s concern for his health. Platzer testified that she wasn’t told that her evaluation was in connection with the Clippers sale and that she was hired after Shelly Sterling viewed her husband’s sometimesrambling television interview with Anderson Cooper. Sterling’s attorneys also have argued that the exams and letters regarding his mental capacity were defective and incomplete, and that there was conspiracy to sell the team without his consent. The NBA has moved to oust Sterling because of racist remarks he made to a girlfriend.

“The NBA wants to get rid of my client,” Sterling attorney Gary Ruttenberg said in court. “They were colluding with Mrs. Sterling and her counsel to do this.” His wife’s lawyers claim Donald Sterling has been engaging in tactics to run out the clock on the Clippers sale. NBA owners are scheduled to vote on the deal on July 15. It’s also the day that Ballmer’s offer is set to expire – and there is no deal without the judge’s approval of the sale. If the sale isn’t completed by Sept. 15, the league said it could seize the team and put it up for auction. “He will pull out all the stops to prevent the sale from going forward,” O’Donnell told Judge Michael Levanas.

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Free agent LeBron James holds meetings in Las Vegas

LeBron James (center) poses with Don Shula (left) and Pat Riley (right). LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James worked out and had a meeting agenda Tuesday. In another summer of NBA Free Agent Frenziness, if James knows where he will be playing next season, he still isn’t saying. Asked by The Associated Press how free agency was going when his afternoon meeting agenda was apparently complete, the four-time MVP said “no complaints.” He offered a quick greeting, and provided no hints of anything – including when his next “Decision” will be known – before leaving with a wave. The entire exchange

lasted about eight seconds. James, who has been relatively quiet while weighing his options, never broke stride. He was upstairs in an exclusive part of a Las Vegas hotel Tuesday, holding court for a little more than three hours before emerging in the lobby, walking toward his assembled brain trust – including longtime manager Maverick Carter and Nike representatives, a sponsor of the LeBron James Skills Academy he’ll be hosting in Las Vegas starting Wednesday – and got whisked away. James is expected to meet with Miami Heat

President Pat Riley before making a final decision on his NBA future, and a person close to the situation said that meeting had not happened as of Tuesday afternoon. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no one has publicly announced the date of the meeting. Some of James’ representatives have met with several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers. After filming a TV commercial in Coral Gables, Florida on Monday, James flew to Las Vegas, which was planned because of

his academy. Later this week, he’s expected to travel to Brazil to the World Cup final. He took time to Tuesday morning to work out with Dwyane Wade in Las Vegas before his meetings, another person close to the situation told the AP. Like James, Wade has also not announced his plans for next season and beyond, though it is still largely expected that the 2006 NBA Finals MVP and three-time champion will remain in Miami. James’ future remains anyone’s guess. And it appears the buildup to his second

foray into free-agent craziness will last longer than the one that culminated in him going to Miami in 2010. He made that announcement on July 8, 2010 – exactly four years ago Tuesday. Unlike 2010, James has kept a much lower profile during his courtship. While he was on a family vacation, his agent, Rich Paul, met in Cleveland with the Cavs as well as the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, all of whom pitched plans as to why the 29-year-old superstar should sign with them.

James wanted to contain the madness that surrounded his first foray into free agency four years ago, but the growth of social media has turned the past week into an endless storm of rumors, speculation and baseless media reports. While James may be nearing an announcement, that won’t come until he’s met with Riley. And the Heat have been making moves as well, announcing Monday that they intend to sign forwards Danny Granger and Josh McRoberts, two free agents to bolster their roster.

Jay Bruce homers again, Reds defeat Cubs 4-2

Jay Bruce connects with a pitch Tuesday afternoon. CINCINNATI (AP) — Move Jay Bruce to first base, and he homers. Put him back in his customary spot in right field, he homers again. Bruce is following the deepest slump of his career with one of his best stretches

of homers. Bruce returned to right field and hit another tworun shot Tuesday afternoon, helping Johnny Cueto extend his winning streak against Chicago and leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2

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victory over the Cubs in the opener of a doubleheader. The Reds put first baseman Joey Votto back on the disabled list before the game, hoping a strained muscle above his left knee will heal enough to let him play this season. They are using different players — including Bruce — at the position for now. Bruce played first base for the first time since high school and hit a two-run homer in his final at-bat during a 9-3 win on Monday night in the opener of the five-game series. He was back in the outfield and homered again in the first inning off left-hander Travis Wood (7-7).

“He’s been taking advantage of pitches to drive,” Reds manager Bryan Price said. The left-handed-hitting outfielder has 50 homers off lefties during the last five seasons, the most by any player in the majors. “A three-run first inning is always good,” Bruce said. “You know when Johnny has the ball that you have a legitimate chance to win the game. We were able to pull it out.” Cueto (9-6), who was picked for his first All-Star team on Sunday, extended his stretch of success against the Cubs. He is 5-0 in his last seven starts against Chicago, allowing only six earned

runs for a 1.19 ERA. Cueto gave up six hits, including back-to-back homers in the sixth by Chris Coghlan and Ryan Sweeney. Manny Parra pitched out of a one-out, bases-loaded threat in the seventh. Aroldis Chapman gave up a hit and a walk in the ninth while getting his 18th save in 20 chances. Chris Heisey and Ramon Santiago each had three hits for the Reds. Billy Hamilton singled, doubled and stole two bases. The Cubs left the bases loaded twice. They stranded six runners in scoring position on Monday night. The Reds traded Wood to the Cubs as part of a three-

player package for reliever Sean Marshall after the 2011 season. Wood fell to 1-5 in eight starts against his former team. He gave up eight hits and four runs in 5 1-3 innings. The pivotal hit was Bruce’s homer off a cut fastball that went right where Wood intended. “Down and in, right where we wanted it,” Wood said. “It could have been up more, but I’ve never thrown that pitch to him in three years so I didn’t figure he’d be sitting on it. But obviously he was ready.” The Reds have dominated the Cubs, going 33-12 against them over the last three seasons.