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PRT upgrades to decrease wait time BY TRAVIS CRUm CITY EDITOR
Two multimillion dollar projects are expected to upgrade the PRT at West Virginia University in less than a year. The upgrades won’t correct the PRT’s heating, ventilation and cooling problems, but will decrease waiting time, said Arlie Forman, associate director of the PRT, in an e-mail. The projects include renovations to the PRT’s on-board computer system and vehicle propulsion system, he said. The on-board computer system project is expected to be done by the end of 2010 and
the propulsion system done in about a year, Forman said. The projects will provide 11 new on-board computer systems and five new propulsion units, he said. “We anticipate this will increase the fleet size thus reducing the amount of wait time at stations,” Forman said. The on-board computer system will cost $1.6 million and will require an additional $3.56 million to outfit the rest of the vehicles, he said. The vehicle propulsion system will cost $7.2 million and will take an additional $7.64 million to outfit the rest of the fleet, Forman said.
Recently, the PRT has been experiencing problems with the vehicle’s HVAC system at the Medical Center PRT. The Medical Center PRT was out of operation Sept. 14 through Sept. 16 due to a primary and secondary cooling system failure, he said. “Due to the tremendous heat generated by the old computer hardware, which runs the station, and with the lack of replacement components, the station had to be shut down in order to avoid permanent computer damage,” Forman said. Replacement parts had to be ordered and shipped to make the repairs, he said.
The Medical Center PRT was in operation Saturday morning at 3 a.m., in time for the football game, he said. PRT staff worked until 7 a.m. Saturday to ensure it was operational. Upgrades to the on-board computer system and vehicle propulsion system would not correct the problems with the HVAC, Forman said. “(HVAC) replacement is the best option, and we plan to replace the system at Medical Center Station soon since it has been giving us a lot of trouChelsi Baker/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM ble,” he said. Students get in a PRT vehicle on its way to the Engineering station Monday. Problems with Thursday, the PRT system the air conditioning system inside the vehicles have caused the PRT to malfunction over the past several days. Future upgrades, to be finished by the end of 2010, are being made see prt on PAGE 2 to help resolve PRT system problems.
Flipping for Campus Cup
Students unaware of new Student Health Center by nick ashley staff writer
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Residents of Lyon Tower dance during the Campus Cup on the Mountainlair Green Monday evening.
Competition between residence halls has pride, plaque at stake BY TRAVIS CRUM CITY EDITOR
Students in each of West Virginia University’s residence halls will compete for the Campus Cup and bragging rights as the “best hall on campus.” Monday night marked the Opening Ceremonies with a tug-of-war competition. Braxton Tower won the competition in a finale with Lincoln Hall. “We definitely have the most residents that come out, even if they don’t play, they support us,” said Mercedes Jones, resident adviser at Braxton Tower. Last year was the first year Braxton Tower did not get first or second place, Jones said. This year they hope to Chelsi Baker/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM make a comeback and win Freshman biochemistry major Nicholas Scholz, right, clotheslines freshman petroleum en- bragging rights, as well as the gineering major Cody Smith, left, during a skit put on by members of Bennet Tower Mon- Campus Cup plaque. day afternoon. The skit was part of the opening ceremony of the Campus Cup, a competi“We call ourselves the ‘hall tion among dorms on the Downtown and Evansdale campuses. of winners’ because we are
the engineering dorm,” Jones said. “We have a lot of athletes and scholars that come out to play.” Sunita Doktorski, wellness coordinator for Lincoln Hall, said her dorm did an amazing job by coming in second place to Braxton in the tugof-war competition. “Braxton always has the best turnout, but I’m proud of us because we got this team together in the last minute,” Doktorski said. Justin “TEX” Griffiths, president of the Residence Hall Association, said the Campus Cup is a great way for freshmen to meet friends. “It’s a good way to get active in the WVU community,” Griffiths said. “It’s an opportunity to meet people in your hall and from other halls, too.” Other activities will take place between today and Friday until one hall is
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Stolen street signs an ongoing issue for city by erin fitzwilliams staff writer
Replacing stolen street signs costs the city of Morgantown about $60,000 each year. The issue has been brought up in past City Council meetings; however, the council has yet to address the issue. Councilor Charlie Byrer said police, fire and emergency vehicles are unable to locate homes due to inadequate or missing signs. Byrer has suggested the
fine for stealing street signs be raised to $500 and a reward be offered to anyone with information on the theft. Currently, anyone found stealing a street sign would be charged with vandalism, said Dan Boroff, city manager of Morgantown. Anyone found with stolen street signs can be charged for possession of stolen goods even if they didn’t steal the sign, said Brent Burton, assistant city attorney. Most street sign charges end
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up being possession of stolen property, which does not result in jail time, Burton said. “Under those, we have a fine up to $500, and we have instances where they require restitution,” he said. In the past, the Morgantown Police Department has tried to crack down on the theft and vandalism of street signs, Boroff said. Mayor Bill Byrne said the missing signs are an ongoing issue, and the replacement costs are too much for the city.
“It does seem to happen in cycles. But it’s really just immature vandalism,” Boroff said. There have been instances of people not only stealing the street signs but also the poles they are on, he said. Students at West Virginia University are believed to be the ones taking the street signs from their neighborhoods or their streets of residence, Boroff said. “It does appear to happen
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The newly approved plans for the construction of an improved Student Health Center is something West Virginia University has discussed for decades. However, some students at WVU have yet to learn about the plans or what they entail. Brian Ruehle, a junior multidisciplinary studies major, said he works at the Student Recreation Center and drives around the proposed construction site on the Evansdale Campus every day. However, he still didn’t know about the new facility. “I go to the Rec Center often, and I have even seen the Wellness University tags,” said Francesca Pascucci, a sophomore pre-occupational therapy major. “But I have not heard anything about it.” The new facility is proposed to be located at the Printing Services and Copy center near the Rec Center. Senior industrial engineer-
ing major Mike Austin, elementary education graduate student Austin Hamilton and sophomore sports and exercise psychology major Fernando Said said this was the first time they heard about the new facility. “I have not heard anything at all,” said Michael Denman, a junior political science major and Erin Montgomery, a senior psychology and anthropology major. Janae Roberts, a freshman general studies major, said she walks past the proposed construction area all the time for WVU Dance Team practice. “No one has mentioned anything about this to students,” Roberts said. Some student said they found out about the new facility through their Mountaineer Information Express account. Others said they only heard about it years ago. “When I used to work at the Rec Center we discussed it about two years ago,” said
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SGA members discuss new pedestrian path, textbook prices in DC BY SARAH O’ROURKE CORRESPONDENT
Student Government Association members met in Washinton, D.C., Thursday to talk about issues facing West Virginia University. Chris Lewallen, SGA president, and other SGA members, met with Rep. Alan Mollohan’s staff member to address a new pedestrian path and textbook prices. “The main reason we went to the meeting was to thank Congressman Mollohan for all his years of service to Monongalia County and WVU,” Lewallen said. “We also discussed appropriations for the Campus Connector.” The Campus Connector is a proposed trail that would begin on 8th Street near Grant Avenue and connect the Evansdale campus, Lewallen said. The estimated cost of the path is approximately $700,000. The Campus Connector has been an initiative of SGA for about four years, he said. Lewallen said he hopes to finally complete the project with his administration.
“The trail promotes walking instead of driving or taking the PRT and encourages a healthy way of living,” Lewallen said. The path has to meet the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. SGA is looking for federal and state funding for the project, he said. “We’re aware Congressman Mollohan has 28 years of service and knows who to contact and the people to talk to about funding,” he said. SGA City Council Liaison Nelson France was also present at the meeting. “We understand the Campus Connector costs upwards of $700,000 and we need to have support,” France said. “We’re looking at different avenues to support the situation and deal with them effectively.” SGA plans to have as much presence as possible in Charleston and in Washington, D.C., France said. Another meeting has been planned with Congressman Mollohan next month. Mollohan might come to campus, he
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WVU REPS BIG EAST The West Virginia football team heads to No. 15 LSU this weekend to take on the Tigers in what is expected to be a big game for the Big East. SPORTS PAGE 10
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Continued from page 1 was struck by lightning during a storm, and, as a result, was out of operation most of Friday. The lightning caused problems with the Beechurst PRT station’s computer hardware and presence detectors located within the guideway around the station. “Several presence detectors were knocked out during the storm and needed to be replaced,” Forman said. “These detectors are critical to the safe operation of the system.”
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Continued from page 1 Jennifer DeVitis, an exercise physiology graduate student. “It started as an idea but then grew to actually being developed, hopefully in 2012.” Junior chemical engineering major Bethany Stuchell and freshman nursing major Hollie Mahoney said they read about it on their MIX accounts.
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Continued from page 1 crowned the victor. Activities include: zz Today: Health and wellness scavenger hunt at 6 p.m. at the Core Arboretum and a punt, pass and kick competition at 6 p.m. at the WVU Track. zz Wednesday: Basketball shootout at 6 p.m. on the Evansdale Resident Complex basketball court and a corn-
A circuit board at the Beechurst station was also damaged during the storm. “These problems sound straight forward, but they actually require a lot of man hours to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair,” Forman said. “Replacement parts for the station computers and electronics are in short supply, if available at all, due to their age.” Currently, the Morgantown PRT does have the means to address the larger and more costly upgrades needed for the PRT such as the HVAC, he said. Morgantown PRT has submitted a grant application
to the U.S. Department of Transportation for almost $94 million dollars needed for upgrades. Forman hopes to hear about their status within the next month. The PRT received more than $8 million for upgrades over the summer, said Hugh Kierig, director of Parking and Transportation, in a previous statement. The money was used replace a portion of the PRT’s boiler systems and normal maintenance, Kierig said.
Almost all of the students agreed that the new Student Health Center was a great idea and the University should promote it more. “I wish that the University would advertise more so students knew more about what it has to offer,” Denman said. Ruehle and Roberts think the University should post more fliers and signs to promote the new facility to students. Candace Kasprzyk, a soph-
omore animal and nutritional science major, thinks the University should promote the facility more on MIX so students are aware. Hamilton agreed with Kaspryzk’s idea. “The University should promote more to students through MIX accounts so we know what they’re trying to do for us,” he said.
hole tournament at 6 p.m. on the tennis courts. zz Thursday: Soccer shootout, water balloon over/under and dizzy dash at 6 p.m. out the Mountainlair Plaza. zz Friday: Health and wellness walk at 6 p.m. on the Evansdale Resident Complex. Halls are also competing against each other in a supply drive that will benefit the Bartlett House in Morgantown. Each hall must collect a preapproved list of items. About 500 to 700 students
are expected to participate in the competition. The winning hall is featured on a plaque hung in the main Residential Education office and will display the Campus Cup until next year’s competition when it is passed down again. Closing ceremonies will take place on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Blue and Gold rooms of the Evansdale Residential Complex.
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Residents of Lincoln Hall compete in the tug-ofwar competition at the Campus Cup on the Mountainlair Green Monday evening.
Tuesday September 21, 2010
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Fire burns after northern W.Va. gas well explosion MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine what caused an explosion and fire at a drill rig and producing gas well in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. No one was hurt in the accident Sunday at a Chesapeake Appalachia LLC site in rural Marshall County, but it sparked a fire that may need 48 hours to burn out. The well is about nine miles from Cameron. The Department of Environmental Protection is investigating, but plans to monitor air quality are on hold because of the remoteness of the site, spokeswoman Kathy Cosco said Monday. No homes are nearby, and the DEP will wait for the fire to die before it begins air monitoring. In an e-mail Monday afternoon, Chesapeake spokes-
man Ryan Dean said the accident involved a drill rig on its McDowell B site, but the gas that is burning is from a pre-existing well. The rig was drilling a new well, and the producing well had been temporarily shut down during the process, he said. “At the moment, our top priority is to ensure the safety of all involved and safely extinguish the fire. Once this has occurred, we will then be able to begin the investigation as to the cause,” he said. Dean said there is no imminent danger to the surrounding environment. Chesapeake Appalachia is a subsidiary of Oklahomabased Chesapeake Energy. The fire is the second at a natural gas operation in Marshall County this summer. Seven workers were injured June 7 in a blast near Moundsville.
Union Drilling Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas, was sinking a well for AB Resources and another company, Dallas-based Chief Oil & Natural Gas, when it struck a methane pocket in an abandoned coal mine. As the crew began to remove the drill string, the methane exploded. That accident prompted a six-hour training class on gas well accidents for emergency responders across the county, said Mike Mucheck, deputy director of emergency services for Marshall County. A total 44 people, mostly from volunteer fire companies, received training last week from Texas oil and gas fire specialists Wild Well Control. “We learned how we can help them and they can help us,” Mucheck said. The course wrapped up Saturday.
US Chamber snubs John Raese, GOP nominee in state Senate race CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its West Virginia counterpart endorsed Gov. Joe Manchin’s bid for U.S. Senate on Monday, passing over the GOP nominee – a business owner – in the process. The two groups praised the Democratic governor for tax and other policies they said have helped West Virginia weather the recession. Calling Manchin an “invaluable leader,” the U.S. Chamber also touted his stance on energy issues. Manchin won the national group’s backing even
as it aims to spend up to $75 million mostly to support Republicans this election. The two chambers chose Manchin over John Raese, who has run on his business background. The holdings of Raese’s Greer Industries include limestone, steel, a newspaper and an in-state radio network. Raese’s campaign responded to the dual endorsements by continuing its efforts to link Manchin to policies sought by the Obama administration and fellow Democrats in Congress. The state GOP and National Republican Senatorial
Committee reacted similarly. The president lost West Virginia in the 2008 election, and is considered unpopular here. The U.S. Chamber called Manchin an “independent voice” Monday. He has campaigned on how both business and labor groups continue to support him since he was first elected governor in 2004. The special Nov. 2 election will decide who will serve the more than two years remaining in the term of the late Robert C. Byrd, who died in June. Two minor party candidates are also on the ballot.
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Continued from page 1 more in student-resident areas, like Sunnyside,” he said. “There, you will see plastic signs.” The plastic signs, in addition to plastic wraparound signs on telephone poles, are used by the city to discourage theft, Bofoff said. The missing signs are not
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Continued from page 1 added. “The Campus Connector is so important to students and residents of Morgantown,” France said. “We need to go everywhere and talk to everyone until we can
only a public safety issue but are a problem for people trying to get around the city, Boroff, said. Drivers who are unfamiliar with the area are put in a risky situation if stop or yield signs are missing at dangerous intersections, he said. Nelson France, Student Government Association liaison to City Council, has also mentioned the need for increasing streets sings around the city.
“When we have prospective students coming to campus, and they get here, and they can’t ever get around campus because there’s not street signs. That’s an issue,” France said in a previous statement. The newly formed SGA Community Relations Team will look into working with the city to address the problem of stolen street signs, France said.
get it accomplished.” Lewallen said he also talked about textbook inflation during the meeting. In the past 15 years, textbook prices have increased by 700 percent over the national inflation rate, Lewallen said. Textbook prices have gotten out of control, and textbook
companies are abusing faculty and students, he said. “We are looking at ways to have government regulation on the cost of higher education so we don’t price the youth of America from not being able to attend college,” Lewallen said.
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in Wheeling is showcasing a private collection of Barbie and her “friends.” The exhibit called “Barbie and other 20th Century Dolls” is filled with all the memorable fashions and accessories. “Some of the highlights of the room are that we do start in 1959 with what collectors refer to as the No. 3 Barbie. She is the 3rd variation of the ponytail Barbie that we know,” said James Shulte, curator at the Toy and Train Museum. “You don’t notice it right off of the bat, but most of the Barbies that you see throughout the collection don’t have shoes on because it is one of the quickest things that go missing or break or something like that, so it’s pretty neat that there is actually a case with nothing but shoes on display here.” The Barbie dolls and acces-
sories are part of a private collection, owned by Mickie McCoskey of Maryland. Shulte said McCoskey and her husband Bill visited the museum recently and wanted to showcase their doll collection. Many of the Barbie items on display come with their original packaging. The cases show how Barbie evolved throughout the years. “It is not just about being able to see Barbie but it is also about the education because Barbie, we often think of her as just a doll, but in many cases she is showing what is going on in the world. You can see a lot of the women’s movement things going on with Barbie and how much she has grown and developed not just in fashion either,” said Shulte. Christine Clauto, a visitor from Pittsburgh, said the exhibit is a stroll down memory lane. “It reminds us of the times that we used to play with Bar-
bies and dressing them up and having their accessories out all over the place with all of my friends. It brings back memories.” Clauto’s favorite part of the exhibit is Barbie camping. The display also caught the eye of her 16-month-old son Andrew. “It would be something like we might go camping too so you can relate it to what we like to do for fun. We like to go bike riding so he can he that the dolls like to do that too. It is not just Barbie, it is her family and friends having a good time. It is the same values that we like to share with our family and friends and hopefully that translates through the dolls,” said Clauto. Another room in the museum called “It’s a girl thing” features other nostalgic items. “You also see some of the Easy Bake ovens ranging from some of the original ones up to the newer day ones. Some of the stoves here when they were in use they could actually boil water but were designed for a kid to play with so you can see how some of our safety features have changed throughout time,” said Shulte. Dolls from the 20th century including Rainbow Bright, Cabbage Patch Kids, Betty Boop and Shirley Temple have a home at the museum. Shulte said several pieces from the former Marx Toys in Glendale can also be found. “Throughout the room you will see a bunch of Marx doll houses and these run through the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Those are the tin doll houses that people grew up with.”
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Muslim groups back Islamic center near ground zero NEW YORK (AP) — Leaders of prominent U.S. Muslim groups called Monday for a national week of interfaith dialogue to combat religious intolerance and said they support the right to build a controversial Islamic center near ground zero. “We stand for the constitutional right of Muslims, and Americans of all faiths, to build houses of worship anywhere in our nation as allowed by local laws and regulations,” the Muslim leaders said in a statement delivered at the site of the proposed Islamic center and mosque, to be called Park51. They called for a “week of dialogue” on the weekend of Oct. 22-24, during which Muslims would conduct open houses at their places of worship to help ease tensions. “We ask Muslims to open mosques nationwide to welcome people, to let them understand the Islamic faith and what American Muslim community is,” said Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Council on IslamicAmerican Relations. “We also urge Muslims to visit places of worship in other faith communities.” The Muslim leaders spoke after a daylong summit meeting Sunday at a hotel near Kennedy Airport. The 20 groups participating in the summit included the Council on Islamic-American Relations and the Islamic Society of North America, the
two best-known U.S. Muslim groups, as well as the Islamic Circle of North America and the Muslim Alliance in North America. Neither the developer of the Islamic center nor its imam attended the news conference, though developer Sharif ElGamal attended the summit. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf Rauf welcomed the Muslim leaders’ support in a statement. “I welcome the support of the Islamic Leadership Council for the Cordoba Initiative’s plans to proceed with a community center in lower Manhattan, which has attracted such broad national and global attention,” Rauf said. “On a day when American Muslim leaders stand strongly in favor of protecting civil rights, and denouncing bigotry in all forms, it is important to remember that world-wide efforts to foster peace must begin in our home communities.” He added, “We must insist on going forward with causes that we know will further peace between all peoples.” The developers said in a separate statement, “The leaders of Park51 are grateful to the over 100 Muslim American leaders and their organizations who announced their support today of the Islamic community center being built in Lower Manhattan. Our community remains committed to building bridges of understanding to our neighborhoods, to our city and to the
rest of America.” Summit organizers said Rauf did not attend Sunday because of security concerns. Park51’s proposed location two blocks from the World Trade Center site has upset some relatives of Sept. 11 victims and led to angry demands that it be moved. Critics say the site of mass murder by Islamic extremists is no place for an Islamic institution. Republicans including Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich have denounced plans for the mosque, and a Florida pastor threatened to burn copies of the Quran because of it. The Muslim leaders who spoke Monday did not address proposals to move the mosque to a less sensitive location. They called on elected officials “to join their colleagues in denouncing and rejecting inflammatory rhetoric that endangers the lives of Muslim Americans.” While the leaders said they supported the mosque, none promised financial backing. Ihsan Bagby, an associate professor of Islamic studies at the University of Kentucky, said the organizations’ support would facilitate fundraising for the project. “The summit has underlined the support of the major national Muslim organizations for the Park51 project,” Bagby said. “And in doing so they have opened the door for fundraising in the American Muslim community.”
Fake bomb prompts Chicago arrest CHICAGO (AP) — A man arrested for allegedly placing a backpack he thought contained an explosive near Chicago’s Wrigley Field also talked about poisoning Lake Michigan, bombing a landmark skyscraper and assassinating Mayor Richard Daley, according to a federal complaint filed Monday. Sami Samir Hassoun, 22, a Lebanese citizen living in Chicago for about three years, was charged with one count each of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted use of an explosive device. “He wanted to transform the city of Chicago, he wanted to make a statement and he wanted to replace the mayor of Chicago,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Grant. “He was unhappy with the way the city was running. He was also unhappy with things that were happening in other parts of world.” At a brief hearing Monday, Hassoun quietly told U.S. Judge Susan Cox that he understood the charges. Hassoun’s federally appointed public defender Dan McLaughlin, declined to comment on the case, as did several family members who attended the hearing. A message left on an answering machine at Hassoun’s home telephone number wasn’t returned. An FBI informant tipped investigators about Hassoun nearly a year ago, the agency said. Grant said Hassoun acted alone and that the undercover agents told him they were from California and unaffiliated with any group. He declined to offer specific details about Hassoun’s motivations, but said he believed the agents were ready to give him money if he carried out the attack. Hassoun was arrested early Sunday after planting the fake explosive device – which was given to him by an undercover agent – in a trash receptacle near Sluggers World Class Sports Bar, a popular bar steps from Wrigley Field, Grant said. The Cubs were not playing at their home field; the stadium hosted Dave Matthews Band concerts Friday and Saturday nights. The informant befriended Hassoun over the course of a year, conducting conversations in Arabic, which were taped and shared with the FBI. In that time, Hassoun waffled greatly on his plans. Initially, he didn’t want to cause violence, suggesting setting off smoking devices in downtown locations near City Hall, authorities said. “No killing. There is no killing,” he told the informant, according to the complaint. But his plans became more grand, as he believed bigger
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Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis speaks at a news conference at City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications Monday in Chicago. Federal authorities say they’ve arrested a 22-year-old man who allegedly placed a backpack on a crowded Chicago street corner over the weekend thinking it contained an explosive. The FBI’s Chicago office says Sami Samir Hassoun is charged with one count each of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted use of an explosive device. At left is executive director of OEMC, Jose Santiago. acts would command public attention and embarrass the mayor, according to the complaint. “Little by little, I’m building it up,” he said, according to the complaint. “I will shake Chicago.” Hassoun’s alleged plots ranged during the investigation. They included talk of plans to unleash a biological virus on Chicago and bombing the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, the complaint said. Hassoun on one occasion told the informant he wanted to paralyze commerce in the city, according to the complaint. Asked how he intended to carry out various suggested attacks, Hassoun responded, “You park the car, and let it go ‘boom,’” the complaint says. Grant said Hassoun wanted
to start his own organization and planned to flee to California after the device went off in Wrigleyville. “He was not highly skilled, but I think he was definitely desirous of obtaining the material needed to carry out his attack,” Grant said. Shortly before the plot near Wrigley Field, the informant introduced Hassoun to the undercover agents who Hassoun believed were friends and would pay for the attack to be carried out. Chicago authorities said Daley never was in any danger. Police said Daley — who has been in China for a business trip – was informed of the plot over the weekend. “We were always in control of this investigation,” said Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis.
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In this Sept. 14 photo in Corolla, N.C. wild horses are seen in a herd. A boom in vacation homes in the last 25 years in this remote place has seen the descendants of colonial Spanish mustangs confined to a 7,500-acre sanctuary on the northern tip of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and now the herd itself may shrink along with its habitat.
N.C. wild horses face uncertain future COROLLA, N.C. (AP) — On a stretch of barrier island without paved roads, some of the last wild horses in the eastern United States are seeing their world get smaller each year. A boom in vacation homes in the last 25 years in this remote place has seen the descendants of colonial Spanish mustangs confined to a 7,500-acre sanctuary on the northern tip of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. And now the herd itself may shrink along with its habitat. A plan backed by the federal government would see the herd reduced from about 115 horses today to no more than 60 in a bid to stop the animals, designated North Carolina’s state horse this year, from competing with federally protected birds for increasingly hard-to-come-by resources. The Fish and Wildlife Service says the plan will reduce harmful behavior by a species it considers a nuisance. But residents who rely on the horses to bring in tourist dollars or who simply cherish the mustangs as a symbol of the
country’s spirit worry it could bring about the collapse of the herd through hereditary diseases and other complications of a shallow gene pool. “The American wild horse is disappearing from our country,” said Karen McCalpin, executive director of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, a nonprofit group that manages the herd. “To me, they’re as much a symbol of freedom as the bald eagle.” Wild mustangs, which are found in their greatest numbers in Western states, at one time could also be found in large herds throughout the southeast. Today, they’re confined to a few isolated spots in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. Thousands of mustangs once roamed the Outer Banks, descendants of horses brought during an ill-fated Spanish colonial mission in the 1520s. But Highway 12 has been steadily moving north through the barrier islands, reaching Corolla in the 1980s and bringing rapid development with it. Huge, brightly painted va-
cation homes now line the road, and even pop up behind the dunes on Corolla’s beach, accessible only by vehicles with four-wheel drive. Once the paved road ends, there’s no development except vacation homes, some as big as mansions. It’s a remote area, where responses to 911 calls can take up to 45 minutes. There are more than 1,300 homes in this part of the island, which has a year-round population of fewer than 150. The horses around Corolla are in a unique situation. Unlike their counterparts farther south in Shackleford Banks, the mustangs don’t have any kind of federal protection. In fact, on its website, the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge describes the animals as something of a pest: “The Fish and Wildlife Service considers the horses to be nonnative, feral animals and not a natural component of the barrier island ecosystem,” it reads. “These animals compete with native wildlife species for food and fresh water.”
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With recession over, it’s time to plan ahead The National Bureau of Economic Research, a private, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to understanding the economy, determined in their Sept. 20 meeting that the Great Recession officially ended in June 2009. With the turn in the economic climate, it’s important for students to put themselves in the best position possible. The NBER determined the “trough” in business activity – when demand bottomed out – gave way to growth at that time, ending the recession that began in December 2007. All in all, the recession lasted
a grueling 18 months, 10 months longer than any recession experienced in the lifetimes of most West Virginia University students and by far the longest since World War II. Yet, it is obvious to us that the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain weak, at best. Stated unemployment hovers around 10 percent. Real unemployment, which includes those who have simply given up trying to find a job, has been estimated as high as 16.6 percent, according to MSN Money. And while West Virginia’s unemployment remains below the national average, the total num-
ber of unemployed individuals rose by 3,100 since 2009, according to a study by Work Force West Virginia. Beyond that, the housing sector, a key indicator of economic vitality, continues to struggle. Housing “starts,” which refer to privately owned homes under which construction has begun, have continued to decline. Yet, isolated on a university campus in a city with one of the steadiest local economies in the country, the true effects of such a long and sobering economic downturn can be difficult to perceive. As students (presumably)
intend to enter the job market upon graduation, a lagging economy only means a more difficult path in securing a career. But avenues remain open to help guarantee your own financial stability. First and foremost, do all in your power to make yourself more marketable and unique as an undergraduate or graduate student. Take a wide variety of classes, get involved in leadership positions for campus organizations, and get to know your professors on a more personal level, as they can be key in landing entry-level positions. Consider which political par-
ties or individual representatives are best for economic recovery in the upcoming election cycle. Realize that economic downturns are part of ordinary business cycles. They have happened in the past and will happen again, so prepare in the future by investing wisely, and, for those who will manage their own finances, holding a “rainy day” fund in case of emergencies. Yes, the recession is over. And while the threat of another remains, we can’t let that destroy our confidence for the future.
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The unreliable PRT says a lot about this University michael levy correspondent
When I was first considering West Virginia University, one of the first things I learned about Morgantown is that it is home to the PRT. Pictures of Morgantown in spring with the PRT track snaking through the Downtown Campus adorned campus recruitment literature. The PRT is emblematic of Morgantown and of WVU. What, then, does it say about us that the PRT seems to be inexorably broken? I am a graduate student in biology, so the Life Sciences Building on the Downtown Campus is my home. But each semester, I have at least one class on the Evansdale Campus, and I use the Student Recreation Center at least a couple times each week,
so I end up traveling between campuses quite a bit. In the best of times, I can leave my office in LSB 20 minutes before class starts in Evansdale and be on time. That makes a total round-trip travel time of 40 minutes. That’s certainly not convenient, and multiplied across everyone who uses the PRT, it’s a huge inefficiency, but it’s not totally unreasonable. However, at least three times already this semester, my daily PRT adventure to Evansdale has been delayed by more than 15 minutes. I’m not talking about times when the platform is extra full, and it takes a couple cars to get going. Three times in the first four weeks of the semester, the PRT has been down when I tried to use it. Each time, I end up walking into class with my head hung low, muttering an apology for being late.
Sometimes I’ll add, “Sorry, the PRT was down,” but it feels like such a cliched, used-up, one-size-fits-all excuse that it’s not even worth saying. I teach Bio 115 labs, and the students are mostly freshmen, many of whom come to class from Towers via the PRT. Hardly a week goes by that at least one student doesn’t show up 10 or 15 minutes late saying something about the PRT. I want to instill in my students a sense of the importance of being on time and how being late suggests a disrespect for the content of the class and the instructor. Our attendance policy for the class requires that I impose a penalty on my students if they are more than 10 minutes late. But I know it’s often not their fault. And worse, I can’t tell who genuinely did leave on time and just get held up by the PRT and who just doesn’t care
enough about the class or have their act together to show up on time. Should we expect students to leave an extra 15 minutes early with the knowledge that there’s a decent chance the PRT will be delayed? That would make my daily commute 35 minutes each way – 70 minutes round-trip – often for a 50 minute class. That seems unreasonable. And it’s not just students who suffer the consequences of the PRT. Last week, a resource management professor had a meeting with a consulting firm downtown. Being ecologically minded, he decided to take the PRT instead of driving. But the PRT was down, and he showed up 20 minutes late, uttering the same excuse that I’m sure he’s so tired of hearing from students. As a result of this, people are more likely to drive, even when
traveling a route serviced by the PRT. And the traffic and the air pollution get even worse. Just a couple of years ago, the PRT received around $1.5 million to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Was it even worse before that? That the PRT is broken doesn’t just mean reduced efficiency on campus. Students learn more from what they see than what they’re told. The PRT sets an example of a system that works most of the time, but it can’t be depended on. Is that what we want to instill in our students? The PRT has a long history in Morgantown, and it is culturally significant. It shouldn’t be abandoned, but it needs to be improved. And it can be. All sorts of mass transit systems all over the world face far greater loads and challenges than the PRT and perform with far better reliability. We have some great engineering minds at WVU. Does
anyone believe they cannot put together a plan to make the PRT more reliable? WVU needs to figure out what it will take to fix the PRT. Maybe it just needs some adjustments. Maybe it needs to be rebuilt and modernized. Maybe it needs to redesigned altogether. Maybe it needs new leadership. Whatever it will take, WVU needs to do an honest accounting of the problem and figure out how to address the issue. Because at present, the failure of the PRT makes our University look bad. It interferes with classes, it sends the wrong message to students, and it hurts the reputation of whoever depends on it. Oh, and one more thing. While researching this article, I went to the PRT website, which says that the “WVU PRT 2010 Master Plan (is) available for review.” But guess what? The file is broken.
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In the debate over rights, our freedoms are natural and not man-made tomas engle correspondent
It’s a question that often comes up that isn’t answered enough. Is human freedom inherent, given to us by some common creator, or is it legislated into existence by the government we live under? Take any political debate throughout the past year (health care, gay marriage, drug legalization), and this question will silently wait in the background. While everyone is debating over the one tree, the forest goes unnoticed. It is my intention that because of what we defend as “rights” and how we go about
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it, our freedom is natural and not man-made. These two basic schools of thought are more commonly known as natural law and positive law. Natural law is defined by Webster’s as “a body of law or a specific principle of law that is held to be derived from nature and binding upon human society.” Positive law as “law established or recognized by governmental authority.” The Declaration of Independence contains arguably one of the most famous defenses of natural law in the first sentence of its first paragraph: “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the pow-
ers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them ... we hold these truths to be self-evident.” The political debate of the United States has become firmly centered around positive law. In an ironic twist, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are now pulling in two different directions as more and more Americans reference the latter as a holy document that gives us rights. Now what the original intent of the U.S. Constitution was and should be is another topic for another day, but let’s stay with that it is a written set of laws that can be changed and added onto through a process of amendments. If this is so, then something
that isn’t constitutional only means it isn’t constitutional yet. Do we really want to make reverent something that is so malleable? Or as Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia told students at the University of California Hastings College of Law, “It may be a very bad idea, but a lot of stupid stuff is perfectly constitutional.” What’s even more interesting is which group is seemingly leading the cause of each law theory. While conservatives may have their heart (Yes, anatomically speaking, they do have hearts) in the right place, they veer into dangerous territory by constantly waxing poetic about the U.S. Constitution and using it as the foundation for all American rights. Progressives, on the other
hand, not only appeal inadvertently to natural law over positive, but to all people around the world, regardless of citizenship. Amnesty International is a prime example of this. On its website, the organization claims to be “a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all.” If human freedom is legislated and not natural, then oppressed people everywhere are pretty much out of luck as long as their governing document gives their oppression the thumbs up. But we don’t tend to think like that. We recognize that all human beings have certain basic rights (what those are is a debate for another time) regardless of what some piece of paper specific to a colored blob
on a map says. People don’t clamor for the Sudanese government to make killing squads constitutional; people are angry about the genocide whether or not that country considers its own actions “legal.” Both conservatives and progressives should educate themselves more in the words and teachings of one of the real founding fathers (Lord Acton) of our real common heritage of freedom (natural law). Historian Gertrude Himmelfarb best described Acton’s philosophy: “the past was allowed no authority except as it happened to conform to morality. To take seriously this classical Liberal theory of history, to give precedence to ‘what ought to be’ over ‘what is’ was, he admitted, virtually to install a ‘revolution in permanence.’”
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The main stage of the newly restored and reopening Metropolitan Theatre.
Restored, repaired and reopening Metropolitan Theatre set to open its doors for first time since August 2009 by david ryan A&E editor
A generation’s worth of work will pay off Friday as the Metropolitan Theatre, a local landmark, reopens its doors. Italian singer Patrizio Buanne will perform in the 900-seat venue Friday at 8 p.m. The 85-year-old theater, located on High Street, has undergone nearly two decades worth of restoration, with citizens saving it from demolition in the ’90s. “The building was literally days from the wrecking ball,” said Joe Kaehler, manager of the theatre. Entire electrical systems, roofing and infrastructure improvements were made as
much as possible with private donations and grants. The theater was then gifted back to the city, Kaehler said, with renovations continuing until 2003, reopening a year later. Since then, the theater has remained busy, even when it didn’t look its best. “It was ugly for 6 years,” he said. That didn’t deter business, however. Local theater and dance companies and schools all utilized the space. “We were a busy, busy place,” he said. The theater reopens Friday for the first time since its closure in August 2009, when it underwent its “final phase of restoration.” “Four city administrations have seen this through,” he said. Much of the decorative features of the theater were restored. Kaehler estimated as much as four months of replas-
tering and nine months worth of paint work. Trimming has also been coated with gold leaf trim, a design feature back in the theater’s heyday. “What you see now is what they’ve done in the last year,” he said. The theater features an overhanging balcony, about 10 rows back from the stage. “You just don’t see them built like this anymore,” he said. Restoring the theater to its former self wasn’t the only update the Met received. Kaehler said the technology in the theater is “second to none,” with state-of-the-art computer-controlled lighting and sound. Combined together, the theater gives community members something different. “Movies, you don’t have to use your brain,” Kaehler said. “Theater requires you to use your imagination. It requires
Randy Travis, pictured above, will perform at the Morgantown Event Center Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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Country star Randy Travis to play Event Center Saturday by mackenzie mays associate a&e editor
Grammy award-winning country singer Randy Travis will perform Saturday at the Morgantown Event Center at Waterfront Place at 7:30 p.m. The country star has produced several multi-platinum albums, having major radio success with hits like “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “Deeper Than the Holler,” “I Told You So” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Travis discussed how the music industry has evolved since he got his start in ’78 and what it’s like to have kept a consistent, signature sound in an industry that’s ever-changing.
“The business is continually changing and leaning more towards a pop sound, and I guess it will always do that,” Travis said. “But I haven’t changed a whole lot because I’m a traditionalist as a singer. I grew up listening to Hank Williams and George Jones, and those are the people I admire. I’ve learned to sing from them, and that’s where my heart is.” Travis said the process of producing an album has evolved greatly with the use of new technology and has become much easier since he first started out as an artist. “It used to be we’d make an album, the promotion staff would call the radio and they’d
play your single, and the album would get sent to the stores to sell, and that was the business,” Travis said. “Now, with the internet, there are people who have successful careers without even worrying about getting any airplay. It’s a different world.” Though Travis said the music industry is continuing to change, relying more on technology and young artists dominating the scene, he admitted his role as a performer has essentially stayed the same. “I don’t transition a whole lot. I don’t deal much with the internet, the guys at the
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you to get involved with the live performance. It’s something you can’t get from film.” Kaehler said the economic impact of the Met could be felt around Morgantown. With shows starting between the peak time of 5 p.m., residents and community members could make use of local
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restaurants and stores before they head to their shows. “As many as 40,000 people come through our doors in a year,” Kaehler said. “They don’t just walk in the door and walk out. They stop at Cold Stone creamery, get something to eat at Boston Beanery before they
see a show.” Despite its history of vaudeville plays, movies and concerts, the theater will focus more on live productions, Kaehler said, adding there were no plans to fill in the gap left by The Warner Theatre for movies. The Met operates as a rental venue, open for all performances and shows. Highlights of shows coming to the theater this fall include “Sweeney Todd” by the Morgantown Theatre Company and “Jekyll and Hyde” by the West Virginia University Division of Theater and Dance. Alison Daly, public relations specialist for WVU Arts and Entertainment, said the concerts and events scheduled by her department had typically been held at University facilities. “We’re trying to choose an array of different venues to broaden our approach to events and to support the
Morgantown community,” she said. “We chose Patrizio for the Metropolitan Theatre location because it was the grand reopening, and we knew it would be a show that we could be proud of and that the community would really enjoy.” Kaehler said the theater also means a lot to community members, especially families with students attending local elementary schools. “It’s thrilling for them because it’s a theater,” he said. “It’s not the school cafeteria, it’s not the gymnasium. They’re performing for mommy and daddy right here in the theater. That to me is really neat, introducing kids to performing arts.” The experience is what makes the Met special, Kaehler said. “It’s a theater with a personality,” he said. “It’s got a heartbeat.” david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu
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FEATURE OF THE DAY LEARN TO LOVE YOUR HEART, an informational presenta-
tion on how to maintain a healthy heart, will be in the Laurel Room of the Mountainlair at 6 p.m.
Every Tuesday MOUNTAINEERS FOR CHRIST, a student Christian organization, hosts free supper and Bible study at its Christian Student Center. Supper is at 8:15 p.m., and Bible study begins at 9 p.m. All students are welcome. For more information, call 304-599-6151 or visit www.mountaineersforchrist.org. WVU SWING DANCE CLUB meets at 7:45 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Student Recreation Center. No partner needed. Advanced and beginners are welcome. For more information, e-mail wvuswingdance@gmail.com. SIERRA STUDENT COALITION meets at 7 p.m. in the Mountain Room of the Mountainlair. The group is a grassroots environmental organization striving for tangible change in our campus and community. For more information, contact Kayla at kmedina2@mix. wvu.edu. ECUMENICAL BIBLE STUDY AND CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING is held at 7 p.m. at the Potters Cellar of Newman Hall. All are welcome. For more information, call 304288-0817 or 304-879-5752. MCM is hosted at 7:37 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Center at 293 Willey St. All are welcome. BCM meets at 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on High Street. THE CARRUTH CENTER offers a grief support group for students struggling from a significant personal loss from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Services Building. AMIZADE has representatives in the common area of the Mountainlair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer questions for those interested in studying abroad. WVU WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE meets from 10 p.m. to midnight at the Shell Building. No experience is necessary. For more information, e-mail Sarah Lemanski at sarah_lemanski@yahoo.com. THE CONDOM CARAVAN, a project of WELL WVU Student Wellness and Health Promotion, will be in the Mountainlair from noon to 2 p.m. The Caravan sells condoms for 25 cents or five for $1. PI SIGMA SIMGA PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES HONORARY meets at 5:15 p.m. at Woodburn Hall.
Every Wednesday WVU FIRST BOOK ADVISORY BOARD meets at 7 p.m. in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair. Students and faculty are welcome to attend and get involved with First Book and the WVU Advisory Board. For more information, e-mail wvu@firstbook.org. CYCLING CLUB meets at 8 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair. For more information, visit www.WVUcycling.com. THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION meets at 7:30 p.m. at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. For
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more information, stop by the SGA offices in the Mountainlair. WVU ULTIMATE CLUB/TEAM meets at 5 p.m. at the WVU Intramural Fields and is always looking for new participants. Experience playing ultimate frisbee isn’t necessary. For more information, email Zach at wvultimate@yahoo. com or visit www.sugit.org. WVU-ACLU meets at 6 p.m. in the Monongalia Room of the Mountainlair.
Continual MON GENERAL HOSPITAL needs volunteers for the information desk, pre-admission testing, hospitality cart, mail delivery and gift shop. For more information, call Christina Brown at 304-598-1324. WELLNESS PROGRAMS on topics such as nutrition, sexual health and healthy living are provided for interested student groups, organizations or classes by WELL WVU Student Wellness and Health Promotion. For more information, visit www.well.wvu.edu/wellness. WELL WVU STUDENT HEALTH is paid for by tuition and fees and is confidential. For appointments or more information, call 304-2932311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/ medical. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-7664442 or visit www.mrscna.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. For help or a schedule, call 304-291-7918. For more information, visit www.aawv.org. CARITAS HOUSE, a local nonprofit organization serving West Virginians with HIV/AIDS, needs donations of food and personal care items and volunteers to support all aspects of the organization’s activities. For more information, call 304-985-0021. CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SERVICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information. SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, contact Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@hotmail.com or 304-599-5020. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. This is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for class requirements. For more information, contact Michelle Prudnick at 304-598-5180 or 304-598-5185. FREE RAPID HIV TESTING is available on the first Monday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caritas House office located at 391 Scott Ave. Test results are available in 20 minutes and are confidential. To make an appointment, call 304-293-4117. For more information, visit www.caritashouse.net. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for
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volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-on-one community-based and schoolbased mentoring programs. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304983-2823, ext. 104 or e-mail bigs4kids@yahoo.com. ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE, which provides a place for adult patients and their families to stay while receiving medical care at WVU, is looking for service organizations to provide dinner for 20 to 40 Family House guests. For more information, call 304-598-6094 or e-mail rfh@wvuh.com. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two inservice trainings per year, and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304296-3400 or e-mail MCLV2@comcast.net. CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an allvolunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, go to www.m-snap. org. THE CONDOM CARAVAN will be in Room G304 of the Health Sciences Center on Mondays and the Mountainlair on Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents or five for $1. INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is an interdenominational student-led organization that meets weekly on campus. Everyone is welcome to attend events. For more information, email Daniel at ivcfwvu@yahoo. com or visit the IVCF website at www.wvuiv.org.edu. THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. All students and faculty are invited. For more information, e-mail amy.keesee@mail. wvu.edu. THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER, located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Research Laboratories, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT PROJECT, a community-building program run by and geared toward young gay or bisexual men 18 to 29, are creating an environment in the Morgantown community where young men can feel empowered to make a difference in their lives. Mpowerment also focuses on HIV and STD prevention education. For more information, call 304-319-1803. THE MORGANTOWN FUN FACTORY, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to work at the Children’s Discovery Museum of West Virginia. For more information, go to www.thefunfactory.org or e-mail CDMofWV@gmail.com.
HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you benefit from substantial changes. Tune in to your instincts when you feel off. You often juggle different concerns, not knowing which choice to make. Not making a judgment is often the same as making one. Don’t play games with yourself. Conversations, especially with siblings and neighbors, could be pointed and difficult. If you are single, you head in a new direction and meet some very intriguing people. Be a bit less judgmental than in the past. If you are attached, you open the door to a new type of interaction by being a little less covert and more forthright. PISCES can be challenging. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH Trust your intuition, and you won’t go wrong. Understand that someone feels ill at ease with you. Opportunities come in from out of left field. Complications turn into adventures with the correct outlook. You could be amazed by what life can and will produce. Tonight: Go along for the ride. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Zero in on possibilities that you have resisted up till now. Investigate what someone keeps throwing into your face. A meeting might be a great avenue for self-expression. Express yourself in a way that others can understand your position. Tonight: Where the fun is. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Take a stand while you are clear of a situation or a problem. Funnel your en-
ergy into your work as only you can. Knowing your limits could be significant. Enthusiasm between you and a boss could make a big difference. Tonight: Burning the midnight oil.
that flair your sign is uniquely known for. How you handle a changeable situation has a lot to do with your mood. Distance yourself from automatic reactions. Tonight: Fun and games.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHHH Keep reaching out for others. If you need an expert or an offbeat opinion, go for it. The more diverse the feedback, the stronger a project can become. Do remain open. Tonight: Follow the music.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH Getting going presents its share of challenges. To be honest, you might want to curl up and just be. Something must be handled and will energize you -- of that you can be sure. Tonight: Play it low-key.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Keep reaching out for those at a distance. You might feel that you cannot win for losing. Really, that might not be true. You cannot succeed without an agreement with a partner or partners. Keep that in mind when making necessary decisions. Tonight: Dinner for two ... and a talk.
C APRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Keep communication rolling. You have drive and direction. The unexpected occurs. Your daily life and direction put pressure on the possibilities. Tonight: Visit with a friend.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Others defer with ease and come to a clear understanding. Your sense of direction is poignant and direct. You laugh, and another person responds. Question the possibilities more openly. Tonight: The only answer is yes. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH Keep an easy, mellow pace, and you will discover that the end results are more than worth it. You cannot always have situations go the way you desire. Realize what the possibilities might be if you just relax. Tonight: Clear out an errand or two.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Be aware of your limits. Then decide if the result of a situation is self-imposed. Your tolerance level is changing. Also, you are willing to do whatever you must to open doors. Use care with spending. Tonight: Do some shopping on the way home. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHHH Use your high energy to achieve your desired results rather than cause a result that might not be as supportive. Drum up your self-discipline, focus and verbal skills, then you’ll accomplish a lot. Tonight: All smiles.
BORN TODAY Actor Joseph Mazzello (1983), singer Faith Hill SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH (1967), actor Bill Murray (1950)
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Fall TV preview Each day this week, The Daily Athenaeum previews the premieres of new and returning shows as part of the beginning of the fall television season.
‘Glee’ ASHLIE WALTER A&E WRITER
“Glee” is one of the most anticipated returning shows of the Fall TV season. The show centers around struggling young starlets, the New Directions glee club, at William McKinley High. The kids struggle with trying to become stars as well as dealing with being at the bottom of the high school totem pole. In the first season, New Directions lost at regionals but were
FOX, TUESDAYS at 8 p.m. striving to get to nationals to try again at beating their competition Vocal Adrenaline. The glee club’s instructor is Will Schuester, who has amazing hip-hop skills and a heart of gold. The rest of the stars are Rachel, a singing prodigy with determination to be popular; Finn,the school’s quarterback who discovered his talent; Kurt, an adorable soprano who has a love of fashion as well as music; Mercedes, the next Aretha Franklin; Artie, a physically disabled student who just wants to dance; and Tina, a goth with a soft side.
‘Running Wilde’ DAVID RYAN A&E EDITOR
This may be the closest fans ever get to the long-awaited, long-demanded “Arrested Development” movie. Will Arnett reunites with “Arrested Development” director Mitch Hurwitz in a new comedy about a rich playboy who tries to buy back his childhood sweetheart. Arnett plays the millionaire who’s used to getting everything he wants. Naturally, like all rich, spoiled characters do – they think they can snap their fingers and make women come
There is also Puck, a cocky coroner; Quinn, a head cheerleader turned teen mom and the unforgettable duo that is Brittany and Santana. And no one can fail to remember the constant battle between Will Schuester and Sue Sylvester, the scheming cheerleader coach. Guest appearances include Carol Burnett, Britney Spears, John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, Charice and Chord Overstreet. And that’s what you missed on “Glee.” ashlie.walter@mail.wvu.edu
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running. Not so. The object of his affection: Emmy Kadubic (Keri Russell), a naturist with completely different priorities than her wouldbe suitor. She’s an environmentalist who’s bent on discontinuing his destructive business in an endangered area. The show is described as a romantic comedy, though many of the previews have focused on Arnett’s ability to deliver cruel and witty lines at her. All in the guise of hiding his affections, of course. He wants love, but he doesn’t really want to earn it. It won’t be “Arrested Development” by any means, though a few favorites are returning, in-
cluding David Cross. Hurwitz hasn’t had a great deal of success outside of his canceled-too-soon show about a dysfunctional rich family. Arnett, too, has been limited to the same buffoonish roles. In “Arrested Development,” he played a spoiled millionaire. Here too, he plays the same – the only difference being this character actually has money to waste. Preview materials of the show appear a little dry, but final judgment will be reserved for the premiere of the first episode tonight. But from what’s available, it’s a little too “out-there” for the average TV viewer to latch on to. david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu
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‘Detroit 1-8-7’ DAVID RYAN A&E EDITOR
Michael Imperioli has had a tough time of it lately. After the mega successful HBO series “The Sopranos” ended, things looked promising. He’d just been cast in the American remake of “Life on Mars,” a show about a time-traveling detective stuck in the ’70s. Unfortunately, when viewers didn’t follow with a “Lost”like devotion, the show quickly ended and Imperioli wasn’t heard from. Now, he returns once again on ABC, in yet another police
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role. “Detroit 1-8-7” joins the latest crime television offerings, a genre heavily influenced by “NYPD Blue” and “CSI.” The show is trying to distance itself as an edgy throwback to “Blue,” set in the economically hit Detroit, Michigan. Originally conceived as a mockumentary, the series focuses on the veteran Det. Louis Fitch, a character described as a “House”-like figure. He’s brilliant but awkward, haunted by the challenges of the crime but passionate about solving them. ABC, of course, tries to sex that up, not relying too heavily on the drama of the police station.
On their “about” page of the show, one character is described as “sexy, edgy and beautiful, who has emerged from a rough background to become a rising star in the department.” This kind of genre-breaking television won’t be memorable, but it is worth watching the latest post-”Sopranos” project Imperioli has committed to. It could have been so interesting – shot like a documentary. However, a change in Detroit law made the idea impossible (documentary crews can’t follow police now). That gimmick could have set it apart – but for now, it looks like every other cop show out there. david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu
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‘The Town’ is a place worth visiting jamie carbone campus calendar editor
Nice work, Affleck. You were able to go from one of the most over-saturated actors to appear in recent history to an absolute ghost in the industry, only to redeem yourself by taking smaller roles and working behind the camera. I’ll be honest, when I first heard of “The Town” with its previews stating it was by the director of “Gone Baby Gone,” I assumed you were tooting your own horn, and I wasn’t expecting much. You have proven me wrong, Affleck, as “The Town” may be one of the greatest films I’ve ever seen. Based on “Prince of Thieves” by Chuck Hogan, “The Town” is a movie that focuses on a group of bank robbers in Charlestown, Boston and the FBI agents who attempt to stop them. Representing the thieves is Doug MacRay, played by Ben Affleck, an ex-hockey player and addict who doesn’t know if he wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and Jim “Jem” Coughlin, played by Jeremy Renner, an ex-con who embraces the seedier parts of the lifestyle. On the FBI’s side is Adam Frawley, played by “Mad Men’s” Jon Hamm, who is willing to do just about anything to stop MacRay’s crew. They all come together when Doug and Jem hit a bank and, when things get messy, take Claire, the general manager,
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Continued from page 5 record label let me know what I need to be doing. Heck, I was 51 years old before I owned my first cell phone,” Travis said. “I still find the songs, write the songs, get in the studio and sing the songs, go out and do the shows and the interviews. I do my part – the part that I know, the part that I love.” When asked about what to expect out of this weekend’s show, Travis joked; “The crowd will probably be surprised by the rap songs and the amount of dancing I do on stage because I haven’t done that un-
with them, just in case. Soon, the gang gets paranoid when they discover that Claire is also a resident of Charlestown, so, to make sure she doesn’t remember anything, Doug decides to follow her and, through random chance, the two hit it off. Doug is soon enjoying his newfound life with Claire, but Jem keeps harassing him about their job, and Doug must make a choice about his future while he still can. “The Town” is a wonderful look at the human side of criminals. The criminals are shown committing crimes, but, afterwards, it shows them living their lives like regular people, such as Doug attending an AA meeting and Jem’s drug addled sister Krista, played by “Gossip Girl’s” Blake Lively, struggling to take care of her daughter. Alternatively, the FBI is represented as heroes who may not be the best examples of humanity, threatening and harassing people to catch their man. Renner does a fantastic job as Jem, a psychopath who is a staunch enemy of change, terrifying the audience with his mood swings while also invoking empathy for the choices he has made and what has driven him to make those choices. Hamm’s role as Frawley is equally deserving of praise as, although he is willing to do some awful things for the sake of the FBI, the character is never portrayed as a bad man, only a hard working one.
til this year.” All jokes aside, Travis said when it comes to live performances, he likes to give the audience exactly what they came to see. “Since I was a kid I’ve had the same expectations for concerts. I went to see certain people because I wanted to hear their hit songs played live, and that’s how it should be,” Travis said. “So, I’m a big believer in going on stage to give a ‘greatest hits’ performance.” The artist is currently working on a new album to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first major album “Storms of Life,” which will feature remakes of his original work and feature
‘THE TOWN’
Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner Ben Affleck scores in his writing, directing and starring in the suspenseful heist movie ‘The Town.’ The most praise goes to Affleck, whose performance as MacRay is top-notch, portraying a real criminal with a heart of gold. The ending, which seems to pull influence from “Shawshank Redemption,” is reason alone for people to see this movie, but the rest of the script, penned by Affleck, Peter Craig and Aaron Stockard, is a suspense-filled tale of intrigue that anyone can enjoy. Give this film is a chance, if only to see the phoenix of Affleck rise from the ashes.
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collaborations with artists like Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney. As for what has kept him motivated and going strong for 25 years, Travis said his secret of success is simple: hard work, good people, quality material and a little luck. “I’ve been fortunate in the respect that I’ve always had great people working with me and I’ve tried to keep a sound musically that people can recognize. Most importantly, the quality of songs I tend to produce, I try to keep the same,” Travis said. “And then you factor in a lot of good luck.” mackenzie.mays@mail.wvu.edu
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WVU NOTEBOOK
Bruce Irvin earns Big East honor West Virginia junior defensive end Bruce Irvin was named the Big East Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week after recording his first three sacks of his career in the Mountaineers’ 31-17 victory over Maryland Saturday. It was a coming-out party for West Virginia’s speed-rushing specialist. “That took a lot of weight off his shoulders. He was really waiting to get that sack,” said starting nose tackle Chris Neild. “He’s been working at it, especially during practice. He did a real good job.” It was just the ninth time in school history that a WVU defensive player has had three or more sacks. Mountaineer fans are starting to choose Irvin as one of their favorite players as well. After his sacks, the crowd chanted, “Bruce!” “It sounds like boo but I know they’re saying Bruce,” he said with a laugh. “It felt good to give people what they wanted to see.” West Virginia sophomore quarterback Geno Smith was named the Big East’s Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for four touchdowns against the Terrapins. Mountaineer Madness scheduled The West Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams will show off prior to the start of the season at Mountaineer Madness which has been scheduled for Oct. 15 at 8:30 p.m. at the Coliseum. The event kicks off the 2010-
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Continued from page 10 “I seemed to be at the right spot at the right time,” Smith said. “Hard work definitely pays off. (Izzo-Brown) always emphasizes that we’re a blue– collar team, so hard work is among all of us players. “It was just exciting to put
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after helping the Mountaineers shut out No. 5 Virginia Sunday. Henderson was key in the win, as she blocked two potential goals inside the goal box while goalkeeper Kerri Butler had fallen or been out of position. Evans named to Big East’s weekly honor roll West Virginia volleyball senior middle blocker Lauren Evans was named to the Big East’s weekly honor roll after her performance last weekend in the Fullerton Classic. The California native was named to the all-tournament chelsi baker/the daily athenaeum team after posting 46 kills and West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin 16 blocks in a 2-2 weekend. high fives fans as he exits Mountaineer This is the second time this Field following the Mountaineers’ 31-17 year Evans has received this victory over Maryland Saturday. honor. 11 basketball season. Admission to the event is free. Highlights from the event include men’s and women’s team introductions, speeches from the coaches, team scrimmages and a slam dunk competition. The men’s team will raise its 2010 Big East Championship and NCAA Final Four banners, while the women’s team will raise its NCAA Tournament banner from last season. An autograph session will take place at 6:30 p.m., at the Gold and Green gates in the Coliseum. Henderson named Big East Defensive Player of the Week West Virginia women’s soccer junior defender Erica Henderson was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Week
away a goal that is so significant to the team.” Smith didn’t expect to lead the team in goals at this point in the season, but she knows she needs to keep doing what she has been over the first half of the season for the team to continue to succeed in the future. “(Izzo-Brown) always talks about being special in the box,
Women’s basketball earns another top 10 ranking A week after being ranked No. 9 in the preseason Sporting News ranking, the Mountaineers have earned a No. 9 ranking by Athlon Sports to start the season. The Mountaineers were the second Big East team ranked. Reigning two-time national champion Connecticut was No. 1 in the preseason poll. The Mountaineers finished the 2009-10 season with a school record 29-6 record. West Virginia returns every single player from last year’s team including the team’s leading scorer Liz Repella, point guard Sarah Miles and post presence Asya Bussie. — Compiled by Tony Dobies
and because of my size, I try to do that,” Smith said. “But that’s usually on set pieces like corner kicks and free kicks and possibly goal kicks. “I never went into the season saying that I wanted to be the leading goal scorer, but now that I am, I want to continue it.” ben.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu
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West Virginia tennis coach Tina Samara speaks to media at her introductory press conference Saturday afternoon.
Get to know WVU’s new tennis coach Tina Samara By Tony Dobies Sports Editor
When the West Virginia tennis team travels to Army this week, it will do so with a new coach. Tina Samara was hired by athletic director Oliver Luck last Wednesday to replace former coach Marc Walters. Now, Samara must complete a quick transition. She will join the team Wednesday and have less than a handful of days to get to know her team. “I’ll have to get their names figured out by then,” Samara said with a laugh. However, this isn’t as big of a challenge for her compared to past opportunities. When she was hired at Louisiana-Lafayette in 2008, she took over in November and didn’t have the team’s fall season to evaluate. “It’s always challenging, but I don’t think that’s an excuse,” Samara said. “At my last job, I didn’t see anyone play until January, so this is easier actually.” She said she will have enough time this fall to individually evaluate each player, which will help her develop a lineup for the team’s spring season. Samara started her coaching
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recording double-doubles. Armbruster had 11 kills and 13 digs, while Russo recorded 11 kills and 36 digs. Kopecky also had a strong performance with 16 kills and 15 digs. After winning the first set 2725, the Mountaineers dropped the second 17-25. The team responded winning the final two sets 25-17 and 25-20. Kari Post had a career high in assists (52) and digs (20), en route to her fifth double-dou-
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Continued from page 10 “All phases of the game clicked very well,” he said. “We hit a lull, and we have to get rid of that if we’re going to be a great football team. I think we are a good football team, but to go on the road and beat a team like LSU, we have to improve.” As it wanders into the stadium referred to as “Death Valley,” WVU will prepare to face off under the scrutiny of 92,400 screaming fans. This is not a big concern of Stewart. He is confident his sophomore quarterback Geno Smith will remain calm. Smith has endured harsh atmospheres before – last year
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career as an assistant at Colorado after a successful stint in collegiate and professional tennis. She helped her alma mater Georgia to a national title in 1994. Samara earned All-American honors in 1994 and 1995 and finished the 1995 season as the No. 1 NCAA doubles team. “If you haven’t played at that level, then you can’t relate to it the same,” Samara said. “When they’re in certain situations, I know what it’s like to be in them. Most likely I’ve been there. It helps me on their side too, because they believe in what I’m saying.” Luck said that was one of Samara’s biggest attributes – she has competed at the highest level of collegiate tennis and knows what it takes to get WVU to that spot. “She’s played at the highest level, and that’s helpful because she really understands what it takes for a player to really perform at that highest level,” Luck said. “The fact that she’s been there shows that she understands the physical and mental part of the game.” Samara met with the entire team for the first time Friday night. “I just briefed them on my background and asked them
what they liked that they used to do and what they didn’t like,” Samara said. “I gave them my philosophy on what we’ve been doing. There’s going to be a bit of growing pains for sure. I don’t think it’s going to be perfect right away, but we’ll figure it out.” The biggest difference for Samara from past jobs might be the amount of resources she has at West Virginia. She called the resources between WVU and UL-Lafayette “like comparing apples and oranges.” She said the added resources will benefit the most in recruiting. “When you’re a 17-year-old kid, what you’re wearing matters, where you’re going matters, spring break matters,” she said. “I love UL … but when you have a BCS school, and you’re comparing it to a Sun Belt school, but you can’t compare it.” Even with those resources, Samara said the success of her program will be based on the wins and losses on the court. “At the end of the day, you have to teach them how to win,” Samara said. “That’s the same everywhere.”
ble of the year. Kramer said, “(Post) played great and did a better job leading the team this weekend.” The Mountaineers beat themselves in the final match against Penn. WVU had 24 attacking errors combined with three service errors. Senior Lauren Evans led the team with 14 kills as Post recorded 25 assists. Russo contributed with 18 digs while West had 23. Evans continued her trend, as she was named to yet another all-tournament team. She has been named to four alltournament teams this season.
The Canyon Lake, Calif. native led the team with this weekend with 46 kills and 16 total blocks. Tournament play is now over, as WVU gets ready for Big East Conference play. The Mountaineers currently stand in fifth place in the Big East. “Fullerton was a good team to come up against, because they are comparable to some of the Big East teams we’ll face,” Kramer said. The Mountaineers will open Big East play this Friday at Notre Dame.
at Auburn and against Florida State in front of an FSU-heavy crowd at the Gator Bowl. “He just goes through the motions,” Stewart said. “He’s very cool. He’s very calm. I just appreciate how he handles himself and carriers himself, especially after these past couple games.” Notes zz The Mountaineer defense played masterfully against the Terrapins, surrendering just 217 yards of total offense. WVU successfully shot down Maryland’s running attack and held it to minus-10 yards on the ground. Stewart said the defense was “solid,” but it still has to improve to limit the big plays. The secondary allowed a pair of plays that totaled 140 yards together against Maryland that went for touchdowns. “Our defense played solid except for a couple of big plays. That got my attention, the staff’s attention and, most importantly, the player’s attention,” Stewart said. “I’m not in panic mode. We know what we have to do. It’s
just sometime youngsters have to make the play, and that didn’t seem to be the case in the past couple games.” zz Cornerback Pat Miller was burned on the two long touchdown catches against Maryland. Stewart reiterated Monday what he said Saturday and Sunday – that it was not all Miller’s fault. “The kid didn’t make a great play at the end,” Stewart said of the defensive play call that included a blitz that wasn’t executed. “Guys could have helped if we blitzed right.” zz Offensively, Stewart wants to see more discipline. Cutting down on turnovers and penalties will put a smile on the thirdyear coach’s face. “It’s a talking point every week,” Stewart said. “It’s like a parent. A parent can talk, a parent can teach, and a parent can guide. But, sometimes a parent can be a nag. I don’t want to be a nag. I don’t want to be a constant downer, but it has sure been addressed.”
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SPORTS
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Tuesday September 21, 2010
BRIAN GAWTHROP ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
Big plays must stop to beat LSU Ask lineman Chris Neild, and he’ll tell you he was fairly satisfied with his defense’s performance against Maryland Saturday. The Mountaineers beat a solid Terrapins squad 3117. The defense recorded the most sacks in a game since 2006 and allowed negative rushing yards. It was a performance to be proud of for most. Neild, however, thought it was a performance his team could improve on. “We gave up the big play again this week,” Neild said. “That’s something we have to eliminate.” The comment was in reference to the Terrapins’ two touchdown passes in the third quarter, which went for 60 and 80 yards, respectively, to Maryland receiver Torrey Smith. Neild wasn’t placing blame on Pat Miller. Miller, a sophomore who made his first career start replacing suspended Brandon Hogan, was the victim of both long passes. No, Neild knew that if the defensive line and linebackers were able to put more pressure on Maryland quarterback Jamarr Robinson, or if the Mountaineers’ safeties would have rotated over to provide additional help, the team may have recorded its second shutout in three games this season. This is a team problem. And it’s a reoccurring one. In just three games this season, West Virginia has allowed three touchdown receptions of more than 60 yards, two of which went for over 80 yards. The Mountaineers allowed a 96-yard touchdown to Aaron Dobson in their overtime win against Marshall. West Virginia also allowed a 55-yard run to Thundering Herd running back Martin Ward on MU’s first possession of the game that led to an eventual touchdown. Neild said that if his team wants to continue its winning ways, those big plays must stop. That thought especially holds true for WVU’s game against LSU Saturday in Baton Rouge. LSU is traditionally one of the most powerful teams in the nation. While their offense may not be as eye-catching as some, their playmakers are just as dangerous. Tailback Stevan Ridley leads the group. The junior averages 106 yards-per-game, second best in the SEC and 22nd best nationally. At 6 feet, 223 pounds, Ridley is a bigger back who can also play fullback, but he still has quickness. He ran for a 65-yard touchdown against Vanderbilt in the Tigers’ second game of the season. Don’t forget about Jordan Jefferson or Russell Shepard, either. Jefferson is the Tigers’ quarterback who can run and throw – he connected with Rueben Randle for a 51-yard score against North Carolina in Week 1 – while Shepard is a former quarterback who still lines up at the position on occasion. In a high scoring game such as the Maryland or Marshall contests, “big plays” are considered quick gains of 50-plus yards for the opposing teams. In low scoring,
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Stew: Conference pride on line Big week for Big East headed by WVU’s game vs. LSU by matthew peaslee sports writer
West Virginia’s road trip to No. 15 LSU this weekend headlines a schedule that pits three Big East Conference teams against opponents ranked in the top 25. No. 19 Miami (Fla.) visits Pittsburgh Thursday, and No. 8 Oklahoma will be in Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats. The No. 22 Mountaineers and No. 15 Tigers are the only top 25 matchup this weekend in the Big East. Despite being inter-conferchelsi baker/the daily athenaeum ence rivals, WVU head coach West Virginia head football coach Bill Stewart speaks to his players during the Moun- Bill Stewart wishes the fellow Big East members well in what taineers’ season opener against Coastal Carolina.
could be a banner weekend for the league. “I pull for my guys in the Big East. We’re all friends here,” Stewart said. “I like to see our teams win against out-of-league opponents. And I know deep down they cheer for me except weeks when we play.” Stewart acknowledged the criticisms of the Big East, especially coming off a weekend where conference teams went 2-3, including Temple’s 30-16 upset of Connecticut. “The Big East, for whatever reason, has a basketball image,” Stewart said. The coach said the league has a 16-6 record in bowl games
over the last three seasons and a win percentage of more than 70 percent. “I never see that stuff. What I do see is how bad we are after week one,” Stewart said. For Stewart and the Mountaineers, Saturday’s contest against the Tigers is bound to be the toughest task the team will face so far in 2010. After watching film from Saturday’s 31-17 victory over Maryland, Stewart offered his praises and criticisms of his team’s play while looking ahead to this weekend’s out-of-conference tilt.
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Another Smith succeeds at WVU Women’s soccer defender Mallory Smith leads team in goals scored this season By Ben Gaughan Sports writer
At this point in the season, if one had thought a sophomore defender would lead the West Virginia women’s soccer team in scoring, he or she may have been called crazy. But that is reality right now for the Mountaineers, as sophomore defender Mallory Smith leads the team in goals scored in 2010. The 5-foot-11 defender has three goals this year, the most recent one coming in the 83rd minute of Sunday’s 1-0 upset victory over No. 5 Virginia. “The thing about Mallory is she’s tall, she’s big and a very tall, athletic girl,” said West Virginia head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “But, she also brings mental toughness. She’ll win the first (ball), but then she’ll get after the second one. It’s like a barracuda out there.” Smith has come on strong in the last few weeks, and it has shown on the stat sheet. Her latest goal, however, was certainly the most significant of her young career, as the Mountaineers beat a top-five team for just the second time in school history. “It feels great. It’s nice to put away a goal that means so much to the team,” Smith said. “It’s not just my emotions; it’s everyone’s emotions collected.” The Mountaineers had the ball in Virginia’s end, and after a corner kick came back out toward the left side of the field, midfielder Bri Rodriguez sent the ball back into the box. That was where Smith shielded off the defender, who actually got a small piece of the ball. Smith’s size gave her an advantage, and she turned and shot the ball on the ground into the lower left corner of the net.
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volleyball
Bonnie West breaks record in home state during .500 weekend by sebouh majarian sports correspondent
The West Virginia volleyball team split its four matches in California in a homecoming for eight of the Mountaineers’ student-athletes this weekend at the Fullerton Classic. After ending a nine-year drought to in-state Rival Marshall last Tuesday, the Mountaineers improved to 10-5 with wins over Liberty and Yale. WVU dropped its matches against Pennsylvania and Cal State Fullerton.
WVU won its two matches 3-1 and were swept in the losses. The Mountaineers had a balanced attack in the opener against Liberty (9-5), as four players recorded double figures in kills. The Mountaineers won 3-1 (25-17, 26-28, 25-21, 2519) with the help of senior Abby Norman and juniors Kylie Armbruster and Serinna Russo. Each recorded 12 kills while outside hitter Michelle Kopecky had 11. Russo and Ko-
pecky each had a double-double as Russo posted 19 digs while Kopecky had 11. “The team played great. We came out really strong against Liberty which was good, because Liberty is a good, wellcoached team,” said WVU head coach Jill Kramer. Though the Mountaineers lost their second match of the tournament 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 26-24) to Cal State Fullerton (10-3), the match was one that wouldn’t be forgotten. Senior captain Bonnie West became the career leader in
digs at West Virginia, passing Michelle Domas’ record (1,630). West broke the 19-year record with 19 digs and now has 1,690 for her career. Kramer called a timeout, as West’s coaches, friends and family watched her accomplish the milestone. “I told her I was proud of her, and that it was a big accomplishment,” Kramer said. West Virginia won its early match Saturday 3-1 against Yale (5-4), with four players
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West Virginia senior Bonnie West scores a dig in a match earlier this season.