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FOOTBALL
Running Wild Hit the books
MCAT exam posed for changes
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Chad Voytik, James Conner combine for 203 rushing yards in Pitt win
A sick surprise
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Ryan Bertonaschi Senior Staff Writer History suggests that the Pitt students swaying in Thursday’s overcast weather singing “Sweet Caroline” would leave shortly after the song. But running back James Conner burst into the end zone just minutes after the sing-along ended to give Pitt a 21-9 lead over Virginia Tech, ensuring that the some 43,125 fans in attendance at Heinz Field would remain seated. Since 2012, Pitt has been on the giving end of three late-game giveaways. But perhaps the trend
among Paul Chryst’s Panthers is beginning to reverse itself. On Thursday, Pitt’s defense prevailed in the game’s final minutes to close out a 21-16 win against its ACC Coastal Division rival Virginia Tech. The Panthers’ offensive identity was no secret during the team’s first six games this season. Pitt’s offense has lived and died by two weapons: star receiver Tyler Boyd and Conner, who has received more handoffs than all but one running back in Division I (156). But Thursday, quarterback Chad Voytik led the team in rushes
(19) and yardage (118). Chryst said the amount of designed carries Voytik ran depended on what the defense was giving the Panthers. Voytik concurred. “It just turned out where almost every call, every read, happened to be me keeping the ball,” Voytik said. “That’s just how we called it and how we read it.” Voytik kept his composure after a couple rough first possessions. Voytik fumbled on Pitt’s first possession while the Panthers
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Linder on the CDC and Ebola
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Meghan Sunners | Staff Photographer
Georgia on their minds
Pitt Volleyball heads south for ACC matchups
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NEWS
Get ready pre-med students: MCAT changes to come by 2015 Kat Prosachik Staff Writer Students who plan to take the Medical College Admission Test, or the MCAT, in April 2015 or later should expect a treat: three more hours of testing and several new areas to study. The new 2015 exam — which, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges will begin on April 17, 2015 — will be longer than the current exam. The current exam runs about three hours and 20 minutes with 144 questions, and the new exam will run six hours and 15 minutes with 230 questions. The MCAT tests physical and biological sciences, verbal reasoning and cognitive skills. The new exam will include the current sections, along with new
sections that test biochemistry, psychology, social science, behavioral science and critical analysis and reasoning skills. According to the AAMC website, the old format will be available for the last time on Jan. 23, 2015. The reason for these changes is because of “the rapidly advancing and transforming health care system,” and to help medical schools find “well-rounded applicants from a variety of backgrounds,” the AAMC site said. Bearing these changes in mind, Pitt professors are working to make sure students will be equipped for the new exam. Sam Donovan, a foundations of biology professor, said he has been tracking the changes to the MCAT and altering his lessons to fit them. “I’ve been trying to teach foundations of biology two in a way that reflects the
new emphasis on critical analysis and reasoning skills,” Donovan said. Outside test-prep resources are also aware of the changes and are developing new methods of study to suit them. Eric Chiu, an executive director of pre-medical programs at Kaplan Test Prep in New York City, said students may need to study in a different way to prepare for the MCAT. Kaplan, which provides MCAT practice tests, prep courses and other preparatory materials to students, has followed the development of the new exam closely, according to Chiu. Pittsburgh students interested in MCAT prep could consult the local Kaplan Test Prep branch located on North Bellefield Avenue in Oakland. Students on the Kaplan website recommend others study two to three times per week and take a practice test once per week.
Chiu said Kaplan will prepare new courses and materials to fit in with the new exam criteria, such as new summer intensive courses, 11 full-length practice tests with the new format and specialized private tutoring sessions. Chiu also said the test will be scored differently. The highest score students can receive on the current test is 45 points divided across three sections at 15 points each. The new test will include four sections, with a possible 132 points in each section, making the possible new total 528 points. “The mean is expected to be 125 per section for a total mean score of 500,” Chiu said. The additions to the exam will affect pre-medical students in their junior year
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Pitt receives $1 million to encourage active transportation Danielle Fox Assistant News Editor The Pennsylvania Department of Health gifted the Pitt Graduate School of Public Health $1 million this week to increase physical activity among people in the state. Pitt Public Health will put the funds toward its continued efforts with WalkWorks. WalkWorks is a four-year initiative that began in July 2010 and promotes active transportation — like walking, jogging or biking — in counties surrounding the city. WalkWorks is a collaboration between Pitt Public Health, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and local groups such as Washington County Health Partners, Inc. “WalkWorks promotes active transportation by identifying infrastructure needed for pedestrian activity. This is a goal of our multi-modal transportation system in Pennsylvania,” Mark Magalotti, co-director of the Center for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure, said in a University statement. The funding will assist school districts in Indiana County, McKean County, Blair County and Fayette County.
Linda Duchak, associate director of the Center for Public Health Practice at Pitt Public Health, said in a University statement that a team will work with health care providers, social service agencies and local governments to map and mark safe walking routes and establish walking groups, according to the University statement. The Center for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure in Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering will assess the targeted districts for opportunities to improve pedestrian transportation. “The goal is to influence local and regional planning efforts so that pedestrian facilities are considered and enhancements are made to the existing transportation network,” Duchak said. Secretary of Health Michael Wolf said the Pennsylvania Department of Health is proud to partner with Pitt. “Engaging in regular physical activity, such as walking, can lead to improvements in health and aligns with the department’s mission to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent injury and disease,” Wolf said in a statement.
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because many people have already taken it and I can get advice about how to study for it and what it’s like, but I won’t be ready in time,” McClintock said. “It will or younger who will take the exam in be nerve-wracking to take an exam that summer of 2015. Chiu encouraged pre- no one else has taken before.” pared students to take Chiu said students the current MCAT, but shouldn’t worry many students will too much, and that not have completed there will always be the courses required negative rumors surfor the exam — inrounding a standardcluding biological ized testing change. sciences, physics and “While students both organic and inshould take whichorganic chemistry — ever version of the before the new one MCAT for which takes effect. they’ll be better preKelli McClintock, a pared, there are a few sophomore pre-med Kelli McClintock compelling reasons student, said she will for students to take not be prepared in the current test by time to take the exam before it changes. January if they can,” Chiu said. “There “I would rather take the current exam is always a degree of uncertainty.”
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OPINIONS
EDITORIAL
Casual Fridays
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fter going missing for four years, a pet parrot finally made its way home last Monday. When reunited with the parrot, Nigel, his owner, couldn’t believe his eyes — or his ears. In his absence, the formerly English-speaking bird apparently picked up Spanish, according to his owner. In other news, Taco Bell has announced that it has a new animal mascot.
Raiding the stash
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eeing that marijuana is now legal in Colorado, cannabis candy has naturally become a popular treat among residents. In light of its growing popularity, Denver police have delivered a unique warning to parents — your kid may have more than just sugar-based treats in her Halloween basket. “ ... we thought it was important to alert the community to the possibility that it’s easy to mistake what looks like regular candy with a marijuana edible,” said Denver Police spokesman, Lt. Matt Murray. Our warning for kids: watch out for your parents taking more candy out of your bag than usual.
Mop attack
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ccording to a police report in Bristol, Conn., a man has been arrested for “mopping aggressively.” Apparently, the man, who was visiting the local Double Tree Hotel at the
time, was displeased with a hotel employee’s mopping skills. So, he decided to grab the mop from her and mop over her shoes as he insulted her. As it turns out, Mr. Clean is kind of a jerk.
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essica Vanessa, a Florida kindergarten teacher, has left teaching to pursue a more profitable career. “What I make in six seconds would take me four months to make as a teaching assistant,” she told Barcroft TV. So what exactly is her new career? She twerks on the popular video sharing site Vine. She apparently has more than 2 million followers and has made a butt-load in endorsement money. The lesson here? Quit your day job.
The nightmare before Christmas
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n St. Paul, Minn., officers responded to a home invasion on Wednesday night. But, when they arrived, they didn’t find the typical robber with a skimask on — rather, they found a man dressed up as a zombified version of Santa Claus. Local college student Brock Quinn Johnson, 21, had participated in a Zombie Pub Crawl that night and apparently decided to incorporate the Christmas spirit into his zombie costume. Having drunk too much, he apparently wandered into a house that wasn’t his, thus prompting his arrest. However, police said it would’ve been fine if he broke in through the chimney.
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COLUMN
CDC unprepared for Ebola risks, must change protocol Courtney Linder For The Pitt News
Don’t panic — according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we can only contract Ebola through contact with bodily fluids. Yet, considering recent events, maybe we should question the CDC’s reassurances. When Thomas Eric Duncan became the first person in the U.S. to have Ebola , the CDC assured us that the situation was under control — perhaps because Duncan was originally infected in Liberia. Unfortunately, Duncan died from the disease and, on Oct.
12, one of his attending nurses, Nina Pham, tested positive for the virus. The diagnosis marked the first case of Ebola transmission to occur in the States. Last Wednesday, it was confirmed that a second nurse from Texas also tested positive for Ebola. Soon after developing symptoms, she flew on a commercial flight from Cleveland to Texas along with 130 other passengers — the CDC originally gave her permission to do so, even though she told them that she had a low-grade fever. So, does the CDC really have the situation under control? National Nurses United — the largest union of registered
nurses in the country — says no. According to their survey of more than 700 registered nurses across 31 states, U.S. hospitals are far from prepared for an outbreak. According to the survey, 80 percent of nurses reported that their hospitals have made no communication regarding the potential admission of patients infected with Ebola. In 87 percent of hospitals, nurses received no education on Ebola or the relevant protocols. One third of hospitals did not have adequate eye protection or fluid-resistant gloves and gowns.
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U.S. hospitals, it seems, have so far underestimated the havoc that Ebola could wreak upon the population. This is primarily due to the CDC undermining the virus. In a recent press release, CDC chief Dr. Tom Frieden blamed the first nurse diagnosed with Ebola for contracting her own infection. “Clearly there was a breach in protocol,” he told CBS. Maybe this “breach in protocol” happened because of a lack of an actual protocol regarding Ebola for hospital employees to follow. It’s mind-boggling that Frieden blamed a nurse’s own “selfmonitoring ... as per protocol,” for contracting Ebola when she was just performing her assigned duties. According to authorities and fellow nurses, no breach in the original affected nurse’s conduct was noted, making Frieden’s statement premature and unprofessional. Frieden and the CDC proved amateur ACROSS 1 Plant owner: Abbr. 4 Quieted (down) 10 Novelist Clancy 13 Go it alone 14 Starting squads 15 Commotion 16 *Tailor’s fabric marker 18 Fortysomething, e.g. 19 Parts of stairs 20 Paving supply 21 “Suits” actress Torres 22 Oft-blessed outburst 23 *Like a job that doesn’t cause ulcers 25 Nonstick kitchen brand 26 Pro offering IRA advice 28 Netherworld 29 Uppity one 31 Chapter in a geology text, maybe 33 Finished first 34 *Anna Sewell novel narrated by a horse 38 Early hrs. 39 Misspell or misspeak 40 Woodshop tools 43 “NCIS” actor Joe 46 Personal connections 48 Extinct emu-like bird 49 *Icon in billpaying software 53 Top-selling Toyota 55 __ Hashanah 56 “Bambi” doe 57 Runway figures 58 “What was __ do?” 59 “Remember what I said!” ... and a hint to what can follow each part of the answers to starred clues 61 Jazz genre 62 Layered rock 63 Pull up stakes, to Realtors 64 USCG rank 65 Hardly boastful
yet again in dealing with Amber Vinson, the second nurse to contract the virus. Nurses who assist Ebola patients are not supposed to travel via commercial transportation, but Vinson boarded a flight between Cleveland and Dallas on Tuesday shortly after treating Duncan — the CDC gave her permission because she was showing no other signs of Ebola, other than the fever she had. Furthermore, an analysis of the treatment Duncan received reveals major mistakes. When Duncan started displaying symptoms of Ebola in late September, he went to the hospital. Despite telling the hospital staff that he had recently been in Liberia and was running a 103-degree fever, he was sent home with antibiotics and painkillers. Duncan’s situation, unfortunately, did not improve, and he later died in an isolation unit of a Dallas hospital. A supposed flaw in an electronic records system did not document that Duncan had been in Liberia, where Ebola has affected more than 4,200 people. Was that enough reason to write his
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symptoms off as arbitrary, though? In the span of time that Duncan was released from the hospital, he may have unknowingly infected people — 48 people within the Dallas community are currently being monitored. To prevent more cases, the CDC should take more precise measures in light of the epidemic. The manner in which the CDC has treated subsequent diagnoses of Ebola in the U.S. shows a pattern of neglect. In press releases, CDC officials always make sure to tell reporters how hard it is to catch Ebola instead of notifying the public on how to remain safe just in case a fluke happens — and, apparently, they do happen. The CDC is more concerned with looking like they know what’s what, rather than protecting the public. While only one case of Ebola has originated in the U.S. so far, Texas is not an island. Almost within a month’s time, Ebola has transmitted from Duncan to hosts who have never been to Africa. The CDC is being reactive, rather than proactive. How many people need
5 to be infected with Ebola before they start to create a better prevention system? Luckily, National Nurses United has made a few suggestions in their dissenting statement against the CDC. Nurses want a comprehensive prevention plan, including a full training of hospital personnel. They want effective protocols and the appropriate training materials — these include Hazmat suits and properly equipped isolation rooms. The Ebola pandemic is much more serious than what the CDC is making it out to be. No, you cannot breathe in Ebola particles and turn into a zombie, but it isn’t impossible to contract the infection. That is the basis the CDC should center their preparation on — no one can just assume that the U.S. can handle this disease just because it is a part of the developed world. All things considered, if hospitals aren’t appropriately trained or funded for Ebola and an outbreak occurs, we’re in trouble. In this instance, it’s better to be over-prepared against the virus. Write to Courtney at CNL13@pitt.edu
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SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL
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FOOTBALL
Pitt takes winning streak into ACC road trip
defense forced a three-and-out, and, when Voytik and company got the ball back, Pitt put together a touchdown drive highlighted by an impressive 53-yard pass play — Pitt’s longest of the season. After six consecutive run plays, Voytik dropped back to pass. Lined up in the slot on the right side of the field, Boyd faked outside on cornerback Kendall Fuller, who was recently named to Sports Illustrated’s midseason All-America Team. Fuller lost a step on Boyd, who bolted 17 yards into the open secondary. Voytik led Boyd in stride with a floating pass, and Boyd reeled it in. When Hokies safety Kyshoen Jarrett lunged to tackle him, Boyd, again, faked outside. Jarrett hit the turf, and Boyd trotted into the end zone. The teams traded several punts, beginning a miscue-filled quarter. The officiating crew played an integral role in the madness. A minute in, Pitt cornerback Reggie Mitchell was flagged 15 yards for kick-catching interference, and so started a quarter consisting of 10 penalties, five of which went against Pitt for 50 yards. Three initial rulings in the quarter were changed. Conner mishandled the ball while powering towards a first down marker with 7:09 remaining in the half, and a fumble was called but overturned after review. Pitt punted, and, seconds later, Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer threw what was determined by referees to be a complete pass to his receiver Ryan Malleck. Pitt safety Ray Vinopal brought down Malleck, and Malleck lost control of the ball. Pitt defensive end David Durham pounced on it, and a roar erupted from fans decked out in blue and gold. The referees ruled Durham out of bounds, and Pitt fans anticipated a rescinded call that would give Pitt the ball in field goal range. But the pass was ruled incomplete, and, on the very next play, Mitchell forced a fumble, and Pitt regained possession at Virginia Tech’s 22 yard line.
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No matter how well a team performs, coaches and players agree that road conference games always present a significant challenge to the visitors. The Pitt volleyball team tests the challenge this weekend, as the team travels to Georgia Tech Friday evening and wraps up its weekend road trip with a Sunday afternoon match at Clemson. “It’s more than the win-loss record when you go into these environments, so I think we’re going to have to manage some hostile environments,” head coach Dan Fisher said. When Pitt (15-2, 3-1 ACC) faced both opponents last season, the Panthers were home and swept the Yellow Jackets and Tigers 3-0. The team travels south to play in both visiting arenas for their first time, leaving Mechael Guess and the team feeling eager to see what the schools’ volleyball crowds are like compared to when the team plays in front of its own fans. “I heard Georgia Tech has a harsh crowd, but I don’t know how bad it is,” the senior opposite said before adding, “As long as we stick together as a team, we should be fine.” Fisher said the road trip will be a new experience for his team. “Clemson gets huge crowds. Georgia Tech is a smaller gym but it’s a big crowd packed into that gym,” the second-year coach said. Friday night’s match will begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s afternoon match at 1 p.m. Both matches will air live on ESPN3. According to a Pitt press release, the Pitt-Clemson match will also air on local sports network Root Sports Pittsburgh . Georgia Tech The Yellow Jackets hold a 5-2 record when playing in O’Keefe Gym, with one of their losses coming against then-No. 7 5 Florida State. Georgia Tech (9-10,
Mechael Guess will help Pitt at the net this weekend. Meghan Sunners | Staff Photographer
2-4 ACC) will rely on its devoted fans to attempt to waver the Panthers, who come into the match currently on a two-match win streak. “[Georgia Tech] is a very tough place to play. They get big crowds and it’s loud,” Fisher said. “Anything we remember about last year we need to forget. It’s going to be a really tough environment and tough team at home.” Despite only having two seniors and two juniors, the young team is having
a much better season than last thanks to sophomore Teegan Van Gunst. The outside hitter, who played all but one set during her freshman year, is improving in her second collegiate year. This season, Van Gunst leads the Yellow Jackets with an average of 3.59 kills per set. In the team’s last match against Clemson, Van Gunst had 15 kills while senior outside hitter Courtney Felinski added 14. Clemson The Tigers (13-5, 2-3 ACC) also enter Friday on a two-match win streak and will test that when they face Notre Dame on the road. But Clemson has the hot hand with freshman setter Kate Federico anchoring the roster. The reigning ACC Rookie of the Week tallied 90 assists last weekend, including 44 against the Yellow Jackets. Federico averages 9.88 assists per set. Senior middle hitter Karis Watson, who leads the team in blocks, currently sits one block shy of 100, and senior outside hitter Kristin Faust averages 3.55 kills per set. “Clemson is doing a lot better this year than last year, so it’ll be a challenge,” said Pitt middle blocker Jenna Potts, a redshirt sophomore. The same can be said about the Panthers. Entering this weekend last season, Pitt had an 11-9 record. The difference from last year to this year is the team is working well together and relies on each position to succeed. “Right now we are working as a team pulling out wins, especially against Syracuse. It got tight, but we all stuck together and pulled out a win,” Guess said. Fisher is ready for his team to face a challenge and hopefully emerge triumphant. “It should be a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s going to be two really good college atmospheres.”
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FOOTBALL Conner scurried past the Hokie defenders five plays later for a 15-yard touchdown run, despite a holding penalty charged against Pitt to open the drive, and the Panthers took a 14-3 lead. Voytik threw an interception towards midfield, and Tech marched downfield to score on a field goal as time expired. When play resumed, Brewer, who struggled mightily in the first half by going nine for 19 for an average of just 2.9 yards per
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completion, pieced together a drive with a 40-yard pass play and a concluding field goal. After Conner’s touchdown run, the Hokies finally put six points on the board on a pass from Brewer to receiver Cam Phillips, and Pitt’s lead was cut to five points as the score reached 21-16. With 2:52 to play, Pitt received the ball and was in need of a couple first downs to put the game away. “Just don’t let them score,” Mitchell said of the team’s mentality. “We play our hardest until the last second of the game.” Voytik dropped back to pass on third
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down, and he sailed the ball through Rachid Ibrahim’s hands, forcing the Panthers’ special teams crew to take the field. It took a sack by Nicholas Grigsby, and Vinopal delivered what could become a season-saving hit on Phillips, who reached for the catch that fell incomplete. The Panthers (4-3, 2-1 ACC) finished off the Hokies (4-3, 1-2 ACC). “It’s big,” Chryst said. “Everyone in our locker room is competitive. What it means going forward is up to us. You appreciate the effort. We have an opportunity to build on this win, and we have to do that.”
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