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Trojan: WVU No. 15 in sexual health

BY MELISSA CANDOLFI STAFF WRITER

West Virginia University ranked 15 out of 141 colleges nationwide on the 2010 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card conducted by Sperling’s BestPlaces Research Company.

The rankings serve as a way for students and staff at WVU to see how the University makes progress toward sexual health compared to other colleges.

The research does not look at sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases but bases it off of the resources that are provided to students on sexual health,

said Bert Sperling, president of Sperling’s BestPlaces.

This is the fifth year for the survey, which looks at 12 categories, such as health center hours, availability of sexual awareness programs, contraception and condom availability and cost, HIV testing and cost, and the availability of sexual assault programs.

“The more information students receive to be healthy is better for them,” Sperling said.

“They can make their own decisions regarding sexual health and their activities.”

It is difficult for students to see what issues colleges are fac-

ing in terms of sexual health, so the research gives them an opportunity to compare colleges, he said.

WVU ranked 20 on the 2009 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card, so it is encouraging to see the University has moved higher, said Sera Mathew, WELL WVU Wellness and Health Promotion graduate assistant.

Students care about their health and respond to education programs they can relate to, she said.

“WELL WVU offers a wide range of services on campus like the Condom Caravan, STD testing and counseling, family plan-

ning services and sexual assault prevention education,” Mathew said.

In addition, the rankings not only help students but also parents, Sperling said.

“By seeing this, they know their kids are getting the care they need,” he said.

Parents and students care about sexual health at campuses, especially when first applying, Mathew said.

“WELL WVU is working towards making this campus healthier and to ensure students have a wide range of

see HEALTH on PAGE 2

2010 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card Top 15

1. Columbia University 2. Michigan State University 3. Ohio State University - Main Campus 4. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 5. Brown University 6. University of Iowa 7. University of Oregon 8. Princeton University 9. Rutgers University – New Brunswick 10. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities 11. Western Michigan University 12. Cornell University – Endowed Colleges 13. Yale University 14. Pennsylvania State University – Main Campus 15. West Virginia University

Bottom 15

127. University of New Orleans 128. Arkansas State University – Main Campus 129. St. John’s University – New York 130. Troy State University – Main Campus 131. Clemson University 132. University of Notre Dame 133. Louisiana Tech University 134. University of Louisiana Aat Lafayette 135. The University of Alabama at Birmingham 136. Auburn University – Main Campus 137. Chicago State University 138. Marshall University 139. DePaul University 140. Brigham Young University 141. University of Idaho

Students travel the world in Morgantown ap

West Virginia senatorial candidates Republican John Raese, left, Mountain Party candidate Jesse Johnson, second from left, and Constitutional Party candidate Jeff Becker, listen to West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, right, speak during a Senate debate in the studios of West Virginia Public Broadcasting in Morgantown, W.Va. Monday.

Mining safety, health care major topics in debate

BY TRAVIS CRUM CITY EDITOR

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The International Festival at WVU attracts many students from outside the United States. One student, Eid Alhawiti, a Saudi Arabian freshman computer engineering major, visits a booth to learn about Jordan.

International Festival highlights diversity and cultures at University by nick ashley staff writer

Students of all ages traveled around the world while never leaving West Virginia University at Monday’s International Festival.

The University invited elementary, middle and high school students from all over the area including Pennsylvania and Maryland, said Karen Bird, international student adviser for the Office of International Students & Scholars.

“Our main purpose is to educate students, especially the youth,” Bird said. “So many young students have never been around other cultures, and this event provides a life–long education for them.”

The visiting students were given passports to participate in activities of the 23rd annual Matt Sunday/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM International Festival, she said.

“The passports that are creShohreh Amini, a student at WVU pursuing her PHD in petroleum engineering, dances in a traditional Persian style at the International Festival. ated have several questions in-

side about the different cultures at the Festival,” Bird said. “Students then respond and visit the different sites that are set up for them.”

The event, sponsored by OISS, highlighted countries such as China, Iran, Brazil, Jordan, Nigeria, Romania, Thailand, Mexico, Peru and more.

Michelle Leversee, a Spanish teacher at Morgantown High School, has attended the event for seven years.

Each year, her students are assigned to speak to someone at the Festival in Spanish, she said.

“I bring students here to see the countries that are represented,” Leversee said. “This leads to global awareness, and the event provides hands on activities, which is great to see.”

The Festival is a chance for people to learn about different cultures and gain information they may not know, said

see festival on PAGE 2

Safe sex promoted on campus with cheap condoms

by Melissa Candolfi STAFF WRITER

The Greek community at West Virginia University and WELL WVU teamed up to promote safe sex Sunday.

The two paired to hold the first ever “Wrap It Up” event.

The goal was to influence students to practice safe sex, become educated on sexual health and get tested for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. “It is not just handing out condoms,” Sera Mathew, Wellness Graduate Assistant said.

“Anyone can do that; we are trying to educate the students to practice safe sex.”

Wrap It Up is part of WELL WVU’s “loveWELL” month, also promoting MTV’s “Get Yourself Tested” campaign.

WELL WVU and members of fraternities and sororities were at a booth near the Mountainlair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Mathew said the event is different than other safe-sex events since students were getting information from other WVU students rather than the University.

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WELL WVU thought teaming up with Greek members would be more influential to the students since they aren’t hearing facts from their parents or doctors. A major part of health education is peer influence, she said.

“Since the Greeks are students who are showing they care about safe sex, other students may take it more seriously,” she said.

Mathew said that since the Condom Caravan was selling condoms at five condoms for a dollar, it is much more affordable and sensible then buying

condoms at a drug store.

“Most people feel uncomfortable going into CVS and buying condoms,” she said.

“Here the students are influenced by their peers and can buy cheap condoms.”

Mathew said all the money that is earned goes back to WELL WVU to buy more condoms for future events. In future months, WELL WVU plans to hold Condom Caravans at various locations on campus.

They will be selling condoms at similar prices, she said.

see condoms on PAGE 2

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INSIDE THIS EDITION The West Virginia men’s soccer team faces No. 5 Connecticut today in a crucial Big East Conference matchup. SPORTS PAGE 10

Four West Virginia Senate candidates discussed health care, coal mining safety and campaign attack ads during a televised debate Monday in Morgantown.

Hosted by West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism and the Associated Press, the debate was the only one scheduled to feature all four candidates.

Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Democrat Gov. Joe Manchin, Republican John Raese, the Mountain Party’s Jesse Johnson and Constitution Party’s Jeff Becker took questions from a panel of journalists.

The candidates were asked about their stance on the Patient Protection and Affordable

Care Act, which will prohibit denial of health care coverage based on pre-existing conditions, provide incentives for businesses to provide benefits and establish health insurance exchanges.

Raese said he would work to repeal the entire act because it takes away the doctor-patient relationship Americans have.

“Under ‘Obamacare,’ something Gov. Manchin has always supported, you’re going to have a patient-bureaucrat relationship,” he said. “The first person that that patient will have to go to is a bureaucrat or a panel. I disagree with that.”

The act is considered socialism and is the worst bill to come out of the U.S. Senate and Congress, he said.

Johnson disagreed with

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Diversity important to students in 2020 plan

BY SARAH O’ROURKE STAFF WRITER

Diversity is the most important aspect of the 2020 Strategic Plan released last week, according to some students at West Virginia University.

The new 2020 Strategic Plan will have five main goals that include engaging students in a challenging environment, excelling in research, fostering diversity, advancing international activity and enhancing the quality of life for the people of West Virginia, said University President James P. Clements during the State of the University Address Oct. 11.

After reading about the plan, some students formed opinions on the issues it addressed.

Akeya Carter–Bozman, a graduate social work student, said the outreach aspect of the plan is a great idea, but other things need to be considered when addressing it.

“If you don’t have people at the University already who can relate to international students and give them a one-on-

one experience, then there’s really no point of bringing them,” she said.

The plan should focus more on student needs rather than just enhancing diversity within the student body, said Amber Piper, a freshman psychology major.

“The plan is very broad,” she said. “I would like to see more specific realistic goals.”

Erick Benyak, a junior business management major, was interested in what the plan said regarding diversity.

“Its nice to see West Virginia University dedicated to going outside of the state as well as outside of the United States,” he said. “But at the same time, there’s only so much diversity you can have.”

Freshman engineering major Raj Sarvaiya heard about the 2020 Strategic Plan when one of his professors spoke about what it included, he said.

Promoting and encouraging diversity on campus is a very important issue,

see plan on PAGE 2

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Presentation to discuss HIV risk, treatment options

festival

Continued from page 1 Amadou Toure, a sophomore who serves as vice president of the African Student Association, which presented at the Festival.

“Africa is a great country that has a lot to offer and an even better place to visit,” he said.

“Being around actual people from those cultures can educate you more than school about those countries.”

It’s important for people to learn more about Persian culture and food, and the Festival allows them to do so, said Simin Falsafi, a junior who serves as vice president of the Iranian Student Association, which presented at the Festival.

“Most people hear from the news or politics about our culture, but others do not know about our traditions and culture,” she said.

For example, people do not often know the Iranian culture was the first to have a written constitution, Falsafi said.

Other organizations were also represented at the International Festival, such as Women

condoms

Continued from page 1 “We are just trying to help students,” she said. “That is our goal to teach them to practice safe sex.”

Sara Silbaugh, Sigma Kappa member and senior public re-

plan

Continued from page 1 Sarvaiya said.

Caitlyn Meade, a senior criminology major, said focusing on diversity is also very important in improving the

HEALTH

Continued from page 1 educational resources available to them,” she said. “The Trojan Sexual Health Report Card is definitely a step in the right direction for us.”

Tuesday October 19, 2010

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Nicholas Amos, a Junior bio-chemistry major, dances in traditional Indian style on behalf of the Indian Student Association.

WVU students gather around the Middle Eastern and North African Student Organization booth. Highlighting different parts of the world, the booth featured maps, clothes and carvings found in Middle Eastern and North African culture.

Across Cultures, the International House, the Council for International Programs and the Office of International Programs, Bird said.

It’s great to see how much the Festival has progressed

since it started, said Liz Finklea, community outreach coordinator for OISS, who is with Women Across Cultures.

“I encourage more American students to see what the Festival has to offer,” Finklea

said. “It’s not just for international students. The event is for everyone to find out about other cultures and to open their eyes to educate them.”

lations major, said all the fraternities and sororities were required to send members to the event. “We are being very vocal about it,” Silbaugh said.

“Students are walking by, and we are just yelling facts at them on why they should buy condoms.”

Silbaugh said their slogan

all day was, “Mountaineers don’t like STDs.” Just the presence of condoms on campus is influential to practicing safer sex, she said.

Leah Zilich, Sigma Kappa member and sophomore special education major, said having students involved in pro-

moting safe sex gets the word of practicing it spread quicker.

“It is easier for the students to buy them,” Zilich said. “Now they have five condoms they bought for a dollar and now they have condoms in their night stand.”

University.

“West Virginia as a whole is not very diverse,” she said.

“It’s imperative that culture is brought to the area.”

After reading about the 2020 plan in a previous Daily Athenaeum article, Mark Mitchell, a freshman business major, said

the plan seems very broad.

“It says what it plans to do, but it does not say how it is going to be achieved,” he said.

Some students did not see how the 2020 Strategic Plan could benefit them.

Glen Morrison, a freshman mechanical and aerospace en-

gineering major, said he does not feel strongly about what is in the plan, but he does care.

“Its important to improve as an academic University,” he said. “There’s always room for improvement.”

The report card has helped health centers and administration over the years by seeing what their college needs to fix in order to practice safer sexual health, Sperling said.

“Students have used the Sexual Health Report Card to go to their administration and say we

don’t feel we are getting the information and services we need to take care of themselves,” he said.

The report card also helps administrations get an indicator of how their students feel about sexual health, Sperling said.

“Some students feel sex is

only a matter with married couples,” he said. “The report card shows what happens to students who don’t believe that, and that reflects what amount of information is being given to the students.”

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In an effort to promote wellness within the West Virginia University community, members from the Caritas House in Morgantown will host a presentation on the risk and treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus.

“HIV – The College Connection” will be presented by Brian Minear, prevention and education coordinator of the Caritas House, today at 6 p.m. in the Laurel Room in the Mountainlair as part of Diversity Week at WVU. The presentation will focus on the specific connection between college students and the risk of contracting HIV, said Angela Reh, graduate assistant for the President’s Office for Social Justice at WVU. “In the presentation, we want to illustrate the connection so that students are more aware that just being a college student carries a higher risk for contracting (HIV),” she said.

Some of the specific topics that will be discussed include basic information regarding transmission, treatment and testing options for students living in Morgantown, said Sharon Wood, executive director of the Caritas House.

Many people throughout the

DEBATE

Continued from page 1 Raese saying the act was not socialism but “capitalism on steroids.”

“You have to pay to a private corporation, and you’re under penalty of law for not doing so,” Johnson said.

Manchin also disagreed with Raese by saying parts of the act needed to be repealed – not the whole thing.

The elimination of denial of pre-existing conditions was too important, he said.

“I’m not prepared to tell your child, who has a pre-existing condition, that he or she cannot be covered,” he said. “I’m not prepared to tell someone who has cancer or black lung that they cannot be covered.”

Health care problems were caused by increasing health insurance costs, Becker said.

The question of coal mining safety and preventative measures were discussed, referencing April’s Upper Big Branch Mine disaster where 11 men died from a buildup of gas explosion.

The current system in place needed be enforced better, but now miners have more freedom to report unsafe work conditions through a tip line, Manchin said.

The use of attack ads during the campaign season was also

community do not receive accurate information on HIV testing, transmission and treatment, Wood said.

“We try to do educational presentations to the community so that people have accurate information and are aware of where they can go to receive a quick, pain free test,” she said.

The Caritas House is an AIDS service organization, United Way agency and member of the West Virginia Coalition for People with HIV/AIDS, according to its website.

The organization offers advocacy, case management, prevention education, community and nursing outreach, transitional housing as well as volunteer and support services to enable people with HIV/AIDS to improve their health and quality of living, its website states.

Free and confidential HIV testing is offered at the Caritas House the first Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 391 Scott Ave. In addition, HIV testing is offered by appointment at the Student Health Center for a $10 copayment and at the Monongalia County Health Department at 453 Van Voorhis Road and the Morgantown Health Right Clinic at 341 Spruce St. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

discussed.

Manchin was asked if he was going to agree with all of U.S. President Barack Obama’s goals and be a “rubber stamp.”

He disagreed saying people will be voting for him on the ballot – not Obama – and after the debate he would not stray from any of his stances as governor.

Raese said Manchin was a career politician and he was catering to special interest groups.

Americans have to wonder about Obama and Machin’s relationship and where they are going, Raese said.

Johnson said he frequently asked the voters if they were sick of the campaign season yet.

“Everyone I know that I come in contact with in the public, every citizen has a sick feeling in the pit of their gut,” Johnson said.

“The problem is the two-party system. You won’t find no reference to party in the United States Constitution,” he said.

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Meet WVU’s 2010

Homecoming candidates REPORTING BY MELISSA CANDOLFI, STAFF WRITER

1. Why are you running for king/queen?

2. What do you like least about campaigning?

3. What do you like best about campaigning?

4. What do you hope to do with your new title?

5. What encouraged you to run for king/queen?

6. Why should students vote for you?

7. How would you help students if you won?

Voting begins today and runs through Thursday.

Students can vote on MIX for Homecoming candidates between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The court will participate in the Homecoming parade on High Street Friday at 6:30 p.m. The king and queen will be crowned during a halftime ceremony at the WVU-Syracuse football game Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium.

KING

QUEEN

Kevin Beck

Meghan Flinn

WVU TODAY

Q1: I have enjoyed my years at WVU. Homecoming for me represents my journey at WVU. Q2: The stress that comes along with gathering materials and managing the time it takes to campaign with the time necessary to keep up with my studies and law school applications.

Q3: The best thing about campaigning is seeing people that I haven’t seen on campus in a long time. I am usually so focused on my own schoolwork and my own schedule that I never have time to stop and look around.

Q4: I hope to represent the possibility of being a well-rounded student.

Q5: I remember meeting some of the Homecoming candidates when I was a freshman and admiring their resumes and pride for WVU. Their dedication inspired me to want to run for queen when I was a senior.

Q6: I am a proven leader and my positions in several student organizations, including my sponsor, Alpha Lambda Delta. Morgantown and WVU have been a part of my life before I could chant, “Let’s Go Mountaineers!”

Q7: I would help the student body by using my new title to add a new dimension to my service activities in Morgantown.

WVU TODAY

Q1: I decided to run to represent all the organizations I am involved with and the almost 50 percent of students that come here from out of state and share in the love and pride for WV that the in-state students do.

Q2: It does bother me when some people don’t bother to stop and learn what the Homecoming elections are all about when I try to talk to them, but I understand that it isn’t everyone’s thing.

Q3: One of my favorite things is seeing people’s reactions when they see our campaign logo and crack up laughing because they understand it.

Q4: I want to show students that a girl from a small town outside of Pittsburgh can be a great representative of WVU. Q5: People who have been candidates in the past as well as my peers recommended to me that I run for court.

Q6: (Richmond) and I tried to do something different with our campaign this year. Now that we’ve got their attention, we hope that they will look into voting in this year’s elections if they haven’t before.

Q7: I will continue to work with the University to recruit new students, and I will always help students in any way that I can when it is needed.

WVU TODAY

Q1: I am running because I have wanted to do this since I was a little girl.

I’ve grown up watching the Mountaineers with my family. I love WV. Q2: The best thing about campaigning is getting out there meeting new people and having fun with it.

Q3: My least favorite thing is campaigning conflicts with your academic schedule. At the end of the day, there can only be one king and one queen.

Q4: If I won queen, I hope to go and read to the local elementary schools, a platform I’ve already set for myself as an SGA member.

Q5: My younger little brother inspired me. He inspires me to be a better person and to work hard for my goals. He’s been harassed for years because of his learning disability. I’m so very honored to have him walk me across the field to let him know how I look up to his strength every day.

Q6: I hope students will vote for me because my love for my state, school and everyone here. I’ve dedicated countless hours with community service, to SGA and my sorority to make WVU a better place.

Q7: I would continuing helping students by encouraging students to get more involved on campus, take time out for others, and fight for their beliefs.

WVU TODAY

Q1: I’m running because a friend in my English education program sent me the link the night before and said, “Hey, you need to do this.”

Q2: It’s frustrating because one reason we were selected for Homecoming court is because of our long lists of activities and organization involvement, so I have no time to go to the Mountainlair and talk to people because I’m at practice, teaching my 7th graders or in class.

Q3: You get to see how blessed you are as all your amazing friends volunteer to help you.

Q4: I want this campaign to be a witness for Him (God). Even if it’s just my T–shirts acting as a conversation starter, that’s something. That’s what’s important to me: spreading some smiles and love.

Q5: I’m very much not in this for the self-glorification. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored me, and I asked them to do so for a reason: God’s my focus.

Q6: Students should vote for me because I’m not your typical candidate.

Q7: I’d love to win Queen. But I truly feel blessed just to be in the position I’m in now, and I want to have a lot of fun with the entire experience.

WVU TODAY

Q1: My decision to run for Homecoming queen was based on being a representative for both Alpha Xi Delta and the WVU School of Nursing.

Q2: The worst part is being on my feet all day. However, nothing compares to working a 12-hour shift at the hospital.

Q3: The opportunity to meet so many people that comprise the West Virginia community.

Q4: I hope to spread the word about how great it is to attend WVU. Q5: I was encouraged by the many inspirational faculty members who I have encountered at the School of Nursing and also by my sisters of Alpha Xi Delta.

Q6: I believe I would represent this University well as Homecoming queen by demonstrating what it means to be a balanced student. For me, it is important not only to excel academically but to enjoy the college experience and form relationships on campus.

Q7: I would help students by encouraging them to make the most of their college experience. Find something you are passionate about and give your whole heart to it.

Q1: I want to represent our University in a proud manner while showing the school and state that if you’re a Mountaineer, you can do anything.

Q2: The apathetic feeling from the students about elections. Whether it’s Student Government Association or Homecoming court, the students don’t want to be bothered, and you put a lot of effort into getting them to vote.

Q3: I like meeting new people and spending time with the other candidates.

Q4: The position in the past has been very honored and seen as a representative of the school. Using that positive image is where I’d like to see the position go. This can be done by having the king/queen responsibilities similar to the Mountaineer: attending events, community service, giving speeches and representing the school through leadership.

WVU TODAY

Q5: I was encouraged by my peers and family. I had friends win in the past and saw how much fun it can be to put your name out there and see the campus erupt.

Q6: Because I’m a Mountaineer for life and will stand by any Mountaineer.

Q7: I try to take care of my friends and family as best I can. I consider the Mountaineers my family and would do anything to help them out.

Kyle Golombos

Mel Moraes

Q1: I feel that by taking part in such a time honored tradition, I will have the opportunity to show what the West Virginia University community means to me.

Q2: My least favorite part about campaigning is probably the time commitment.

Q3: I really enjoy meeting new people every day and talking about the experiences we’ve had at WVU. Q4: I plan to set a positive example for other students by maintaining good grades and an active role in the community.

Q5: My close friends and family heavily encouraged me to run.

Q6: I feel I embody the spirit of Homecoming king better than any of the other candidates.

Q7: I feel I would help the students by setting a positive example in the eyes of my peers while demonstrating the ideals of our student body to the community.

WVU TODAY

Zachary Liberto

WVU TODAY

Q1: One day me and some friends were hanging out, and someone brought up my personality saying that I’m a fun guy and that I should run just to see what happens, so I did, and somehow I made the court.

Q2: I do not like the a distinct advantage to those with more funding.

Q3: I do love getting to meet and talk to new people around campus.

Q4: I hope to show everyone that you can do anything as long as you have a sense of humor in life.

Q5: This whole process has snowballed from what was a joke amongst friends to a reality.

Q6: All I have to say is, why not? Why shouldn’t they vote for me? I am not in a fraternity nor a part of SGA, which I feel sets me apart from the rest of the field and makes me more of the everyday college student. There really is nothing to lose.

Q7: By winning, I will be helping students by showing what a grass roots campaign can accomplish and that with good friends and a little word of mouth, you can do anything.

WVU TODAY

Q1: I decided to run after people told me I would make a good candidate.

Q2: Although I hate being bothered, I hate that some people won’t take the time to even listen to what you have to say.

Q3: I like seeing the excited reactions of people when they either like our shirts, what we are handing out or that (Moraes) and myself are running as an actual couple.

Q4: I want to be an example to students of what a kid from WV can be involved in and stand a chance to win Homecoming.

Q5: I was encouraged by several friends and faculty members who believed that I would be a good candidate.

Q6: Because they want to and because they think I deserve it. I don’t want anyone to vote for me because they know me or are in an organization with me. Students don’t vote for the Mountaineer or Mr. and Mrs. Mountaineer. They vote for who represents them as their King and Queen, and they should vote for who they think would do that.

Q7: Honestly, would continue doing what I’ve done the past three years here at WVU and represent the students.

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Q1: As a WV native, the thought of being able to represent WVU as Homecoming king would be an honor that I would never forget.

Q2: The worst thing about campaigning probably is the apathy you see in some of the students towards their peers.

Q3: The best thing about campaigning be getting to know the student body. When talking to individual students, you get a sense of what the character of this University is really like.

Q4: If I were named king, I would hope to be able to characterize what it means to be a Mountaineer.

Q5: Friends suggested it to me before the school year started, and once I found out that the applications were available, I decided to go ahead and toss my hat into the ring.

Q6: During my time here in Morgantown, I’ve been a member of academic honoraries, on a club sports team, involved in Greek life, helped with political campaigns.

Q7: Coming from WV, I think it’s extremely important to dispel the stereotypes that outsiders have of native West Virginians.

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State deserves better than one debate West Virginia’s only televised debate of candidates hoping to represent them failed the state’s residents.

The debate, produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and sponsored by The Associated Press and the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism, would have been a great chance to hear why each candidate was right for the job.

Instead, the debate was a farce. Despite genuine efforts from its moderator and panelists, of which The Daily Athe-

naeum was also represented, the candidates left a lot to be desired.

Candidates John Raese (Republican), Jesse Johnson (Mountain Party), Jeff Becker (Constitution Party) and Democrat and current Gov. Joe Manchin did little to convince West Virginia voters.

Raese and Manchin were given much of the attention – often to the mistreatment of the other candidates.

Though it’s true the two are the front-runners in the race,

a debate should be an open forum for all candidates.

Johnson, in his closing remarks, referenced being ignored for several questions but handled the matter with eloquence.

His answers were often this way – measured and reasonable, playing off both of the major candidates.

Becker did not do any favors for himself or for his campaign, denying the events of Sept. 11 instead of offering clear and concrete goals for the state.

Raese spent too much time pandering to Republican party lines: decrying President Barack Obama, using the term “Obamacare” and calling global warming a myth.

Raese’s statement about abolishing the minimum wage would not help West Virginia – a state whose natural resources have been plundered by outside interests and its residents taken advantage of.

Manchin, however, found his voice – something recently lost as he attempted to claw back

poll numbers from Raese.

He delivered the best line of the night, responding to Raese’s criticisms.

“Mr. Obama’s name will not be on the ballot,” Manchin said.

“Mine will be.”

This isn’t an endorsement of Manchin by any means. These candidates have two weeks to better sell their platforms for West Virginia.

The answers given in tonight’s debate offered nothing new that hadn’t already been shown in campaign commer-

cials or campaign visits.

The candidates owe the state of West Virginia and its residents better.

Another debate, under tighter scrutiny and more time, would be a positive step for an informed electorate.

The chance to represent West Virginia on a national level is too prestigious a position to be swayed purely by campaign rhetoric and rehearsed answers. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin speaks with President Barack Obama at a memorial service for Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., July 2, at Republican John Raese speaks during an interview with The Associated Press Thursday in Charleston, W.Va. Raese is running against the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Manchin’s Senate campaign has been threatened by his relationship with Obama.

Gov. Joe Manchin to complete the final two years of the late Robert C. Byrd’s term.

Duking it out for Byrd’s seat, Manchin and Raese go negative michael levy correspondent

There are two weeks left before the midterm elections, and the race for Robert C. Byrd’s U.S. Senate seat has reached fever pitch.

According to the latest CNN/Time Research Poll, Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin holds a seven-point advantage over Republican business magnate John Raese among registered voters.

Among likely voters, however, the two are tied, each garnering 44 percent support.

With such a tight race, it’s no surprise TV ads from both campaigns are growing more and more vitriolic. Unfortunately, each campaign seems to be attempting to push the boundaries of truth with his

commercials.

Mrs. Raese and their two Let’s look at the claims each daughters spend most of their campaign is making and eval- time in Florida. uate how fair and honest they At least one of their daughters attends a private school are being. in Palm Beach, because, according Mrs. Raese, “other“Hicky” West Virginians The Manchin campaign is wise they’d want to give her claiming that Raese’s GOP Ritalin and other kinds of backers called for “hicky” ac- drugs.”

The Raeses take a $50,000 tors to represent West Virginians. In fact, it was the Na- tax credit on their Palm Beach tional Republican Senatorial house that is available only Committee that posted the to permanent residents of casting call, not the Raese Florida. It appears they get campaign. However, Raese away with this by having Mrs. never apologized for the of- Raese registered as a resident fending text. of Florida, while Mr. Raese What perhaps makes the is registered as a resident of “hicky” insult stick is that West Virginia.

It is unclear whether Raese Raese seems to many to be only a part-time West pays West Virginia state inVirginian. come tax.

Raese and his wife, Liz, own The Raeses have thus far rea mansion in Palm Beach, fused to make their tax and Fla. (along with another in residency records public; Colorado and a house in however, they have said they Morgantown). will do so in the coming days.

Manchin and Obama The primary message of the Raese campaign has been that, as a Senator, Manchin will be little more than a pawn of the Obama administration. With President Obama’s approval rating at 30 percent in West Virginia, there’s little doubt that this has been effective message.

But is it true?

The Raese campaign makes at least three claims trying to tie Manchin to Obama: He’s in favor of the recently passed health care reform, he was for the government stimulus package, and he supports cap and trade legislation.

On health care, Raese has repeatedly aired a clip of Manchin saying, “I am totally behind health care reform.”

What Raese tries to imply, but what Manchin doesn’t say, is that he’s totally behind

Obama’s particular version of health care reform.

People of all political persuasions agree that health care reform is needed; what is contentious is what shape those reforms should take. That Manchin said he’s behind health care reform does not mean he supports Obama’s version of reform.

What Manchin has said is that there are problems with the enacted health care legislation and that “it needs to have a lot of it repealed, (and) if you can’t fix that, repeal the whole thing.”

On the stimulus package, Raese is correct. Manchin supported it at the time it was passed and continues to support it. And he is probably right to support it. A recent study from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy concluded that the stimulus package saved about 56,000 jobs in

West Virginia.

On cap and trade, an economic mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Manchin has said that he, “strongly disagree(s) with President Obama and his administration’s approach to cap and trade.”

On the other hand, Manchin has supported state initiatives to enact a cap and trade system. There are two ways to interpret this disparity. Either Manchin lacks credibility on the issue, or he bases his support for legislation not on the title of a bill, but on its details.

Get out and vote The election is two weeks from today. The University will be closed, so there are no excuses. Whatever your political persuasion, study both candidates on their histories and their positions, and get out there and vote.

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Banning Confederate flag on campus accomplishes nothing positive tomas engle correspondent

The Confederacy may no longer be with us, but its controversy lives on in its symbols.

In the opinion section of this newspaper Thursday, Josh Peters wrote on the topic of the Confederate flag and why it should be banned from being displayed by employees of the University.

As a fellow resident assistant, I know quite well Peters’ motivations in wanting to create a “stable and tolerant learning environment” for students living in the dorms.

It is, after all, our main goal,

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and a noble one at that.

I fail to see how the banning of a symbol will accomplish any good toward achieving this goal.

In a previous piece of mine, I stated, “If I threw a rock at someone, would the rock or myself be to blame?”

Symbols can only ever be representations of actions and beliefs and never the actions and beliefs themselves.

Yes, the Confederate flag is a loaded symbol; even its “heritage not hate” supporters should realize that.

Despite being a member of a Southern fraternity and descendant of a Confederate veteran myself, my first thoughts on seeing the battle flag on someone’s property are not exactly positive.

They’re usually along the lines of “Oh, brother,” and “Please don’t be bigots.”

The Confederate flag can also serve as an important teaching tool in tolerance and learning about those different from you.

One of the comments on Peters’ original piece was “I walk in the opposite direction whenever I see that flag.” It is sad to think while our goal is to have a more tolerant campus and a positive living environment in the dorms, students can inadvertently be encouraged to avoid others based on appearances and stereotypes.

Anyone could easily reuse the above narrow-minded quote for any flag that has the Muslim crescent and star on it, a gay pride flag or, yes, even the

American flag.

College is the first experience many students have living on their own and around others that are different from them. How are we helping them by creating an unrealistic environment where no one has opinions, sexualities, beliefs or backgrounds different from their own? Living in the dorms should be about stepping outside of your comfort zone and getting to know others different from you. How can we encourage that by censorship?

I have several items in my room that could be easily construed as controversial – fraternity memorabilia, a tobacco sign, a crucifix.

Any of my residents could have a negative association with any of these items and

may not feel comfortable talking with me.

But why aren’t they? Because they know me, and at our very first floor meeting we went over the concept of mutual respect.

You are not going to agree with every facet of someone else’s life, but what you can do is give them the same amount of respect as you would wish to receive from them.

Using symbols like the Confederate flag to represent yourself can be dangerous, but with an open dialogue and the use of supplementary symbols such as the “Coexist” bumper sticker or the “Safe Zone” sticker, you can show others you are serious about respecting others.

Instead of sweeping things

we don’t want to acknowledge under the rug, let’s talk about it. The next time you see a Confederate flag or any other symbol that makes you feel uncomfortable, ask the person displaying the symbol about it.

What does it mean to them?

Why do they use it?

Then, in a respectful way, let them know how you feel about it, what you associate with it when you see the symbol, and so on.

You may or may not have made a new friend, but you will have had a genuine human interaction that helped to break down the wall between “us” and “them”.

Let 100 symbols and handmade mutual respect signs bloom. Let 100 dialogues contend.

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Students step dance for greek unity by ashlie walter A&e writer

The National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted a step dance show in the Mountainlair Commons Monday.

The mini version of a step dance served as a learning experience and entertainment for students unfamiliar with this unique style of dance.

“It was a visual experience,” said Anthalyce Bonner, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, one of the sororities which participated in the event.

The show opened with three representatives of different sororities in the NPHC. The step dance included themed footwork and chants that related to each of the so-

rorities, such as a 1920s theme for the year one of the sororities was founded.

Fraternities also participated in the dancing event.

West Virginia University football player Eain Smith proved to be a prominent stepper in the show.

The fraternities’ dances drew a larger crowd because they involved more movement beyond stepping and clapping, which actually goes against traditional step that usually requires minimal upper body movement.

The mini-step show was a promotion for the Partywalk Competition in Stansbury Hall Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.

The Partywalk Competition is a competition between the

original nine black Greek organizations in the NPHC and was started by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity 16 years ago.

“It is a fun event and provides Greek unity,” said Chantel Perry, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

The Partywalk will include dance routines from each Greek organization, which will have signature moves and signs as shown in the mini step show except on a larger scale.

The Partywalk Competition doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at the National Pan-Hellenic Council booth in the Mountainlair.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

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Students of the National Pan-Hellenic Council perform mini-dances in the Mountainlair Commons Monday.

ARTIST PROFILE

One man, one guitar and a ‘different type of scene’

Helen Mirren wields a gun in the action movie ‘Red’ about a group of former CIA agents reuniting one more time.

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‘Red’ is colorful and explosive action flick jesse tabit a&e writer

Nick Cozine performs. Cozine describes his sound as ‘acoustic-pop.’

by david ryan A&E Editor

Nick Cozine can take any pop song and produce an acoustic cover.

A current song, for example, would be “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry.

“I will cover that song easily,” he said. “It’s just fun to do.”

Cozine, a sophomore psychology major at West Virginia University, describes his style as “acoustic-pop.”

With his guitar, he performs stripped-down versions of mainstream songs, along with his own material.

“I have probably a book full of lyrics and Microsoft Word documents with pages of lyrics,” he said. “I take the best of what I’ve done, and I put them into one song.”

Each month he releases a new song, he said, under his stage name My New York Summer. His songs are available on his MySpace and Facebook pages.

Cozine will release an EP of about five original songs, he said, sometime around “mid-winter.”

Cozine has played many shows in his hometown of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He said the acoustic genre is more popular there.

Those who haven’t heard much of the genre should

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check it out, he said.

“It’s a different type of scene,” he said. “Instead of just listening to the same sort of music every time and if you like it, awesome, it’s just a bonus.”

Cozine will be performing at a so.zo open mic night Nov. 12.

“It’s the first time I’m going to be playing in another state,” he said. “I’m definitely looking forward to playing some music out here.”

Cozine will play at least three of his original songs in the 20 minutes allotted to each performer, he said, with a few covers.

Don’t think his music will fall into the typical mellow, soft-spoken music that acoustic is known for.

“Obviously, acoustics are easier to play,” he said. “Rap and R&B songs are just a lot more fun to play on guitar.”

An example: IYAZ’s hit “Replay.”

A computer with backg rou n d mu s i c, su c h as beats, drums and piano to accompany him with his guitar.

The genre may be new to some, but that shouldn’t dissuade them from coming out and hearing something different.

“It’s definitely fun to try something new,” he said. david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu

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The only thing more dangerous than a CIA agent is a retired CIA agent.

Hollywood’s latest comicbook-to-movie adaptation, “Red,” follows four retired CIA agents as they are hunted by their former employers.

The retirees are forced to go on the run and uncover the truth behind the wild goose chase they are caught in.

Although it may be too long for its own good, “Red” is a fun, entertaining action flick filled with explosive combat, a light comedic tone and stylish camera work.

Frank Moses, played by typical action star Bruce Willis, leads a pretty boring life,

and the highlight of his day includes talking to Sarah (played

by Mary Louise-Parker), a customer service agent who deals with his pension plan.

One night, a restless Frank wakes up and walks into the kitchen. Behind him is a team of stealthy black-ops assassins ready to terminate the protagonist at any time.

As the assassins approach the door, Frank seemingly passed through, the retiree steps out from behind the kill squad and takes them out one by one.

This is just one of the many scenes that show how effective and deadly the film’s older heroes can be. After dealing with a few more bad guys, Frank realizes Sarah is not safe, and he sets out to protect her and take out a few enemies while rounding up a few of his old friends along the way.

These friends and fellow retirees include Joe (Morgan Freeman), Victoria (Helen Mirren) and Marvin (John Malkovich).

Each of the characters is fun to watch on-screen, especially during an intense shoot-out, and you can tell the actors are having a blast in their roles.

Malkovich brings a delirious comic relief to the screen, while Mirren is the classiest rifleman (or riflewoman) I have ever seen.

The action set pieces are crafted with colorful style and intensity, so no matter how hectic the action gets, the viewer always knows who’s fighting, and it’s fun to watch (no pun intended).

The movie is at its best, when subtle humor breaks out into explosive action.

The jokes come fast, and it is fun to see characters, espe-

cially Sarah, adapt to the bullets whizzing past their heads.

However, a movie can only have so much stylish action, and when “Red” is done dishing that out, the story isn’t as satisfactory as I was expecting it to be.

Another caveat is the runtime. The pacing is done well enough, but I feel like the characters could have been explored a little more in the 113 minutes of explosions and chase scenes.

“Red” is certainly one of the better action movies of the year, and you should see it for that. Just don’t expect too much in terms of story or depth of character.

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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, Today visit www.WVUcycling.com.

MCDONALDS will be looking for THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASpotential employees in the Com- SOCIATION meets at 7:30 p.m. at Hatmons Area of the Mountainlair fields in the Mountainlair. For more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is information, stop by the SGA or SOS sponsored by the Office of Student offices in the Mountainlair.

Employment.

“The Horse: The Great Equalizer,” an overview of the benefits of therapeutic riding for people with disabilities, will be presented at 2 p.m. in the Rhododendron Room of the Mountainlair as part of Diversity Week.

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 304-5996151 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 Blackwater 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.

FEMINIST MAJORITY LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE meets in the Women’s Studies Lounge of Eiesland Hall at 6 p.m. For more information, email rsnyder9@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 304-2880817 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.

BRING YOUR OWN BIBLE STUDY AND PIZZA NIGHT is held at 6 p.m. at Newman Hall.

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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 304-293-2311 or visit www.well.edu.wvu/medical.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets nightly in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. For more information, call the helpline at 800-766-4442 or visit www.mrscna.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily. For help or a schedule, call 304291-7918. 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 walkin 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 304293-4117. For more information, visit www.caritashouse.net.

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The editors reserve the right to edit or delete any submission.

There is no charge for publication. Questions should be directed to the Campus Calendar Editor at 304-293-5092.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-onone 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 in-service trainings per year, and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304-296-3400 or email 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, e-mail 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 You often go overboard with spending and other such indulgences. This year, this tendency will be up for change. Look at the long-term ramifications, and self-discipline might be more easily called upon. Your daily life might need more reviving. You are facing a profound transformation in your life. As a result, you will be happier -- though the process might not be easy.

If you are single, you could meet someone in your daily travels. Take your time dating and getting to know this person.

If you are attached, share more of your free time together or develop a new mutual hobby. Smile, and both of you will lighten up. PISCES understands you. Be more open with this person.

just what the doctor ordered. Clear the air quickly, looking to new possibilities.

Tonight: Working late.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH Keep reaching for new ideas and possibilities. You might not be as satisfied when you hear another person’s point of view. Let your imagination take over.

You suddenly see an unusual path. Tonight: Where your mind can roam.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHHH Let your mind wander. Ideas pop and accomplish what you need to happen.

Listen to advice you are getting from a partner. Your creativity flows and draws many to you. Revise a project with new understanding. Know what you must do.

Tonight: Say “yes.”

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH You are subject to inspiring thoughts after a meeting. Still, you might decide not to share any more until you have a better grasp on what you think. Consider your options, though others seem very sure of themselves. Tonight: Take some personal time.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHHH Defer to others, and don’t worry so much about control or who is right. Creativity will surge in a happier environment, allowing greater give-and-take.

How you let someone know that you disagree could make a big difference. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHHH Remain upbeat and direct with others. Someone you count on who can be feisty at times could push harder than you might like. Use a meeting as a buffer. Know what you want and expect. Tonight: Where people are.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHHH Allow greater flow into a situation, knowing full well what is going on. You’ll see someone very differently after you negotiate a truce where there has been disagreement. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHHH Stay on top of your responsibilities. A partner presents a challenging opinion.

You might want to weigh the pros and cons. A brainstorming session might be

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 -NOV.21) HHHH Open up to new possibilities. Though someone’s idea could strike you as unusual, work with it. Dedicate some quality time to someone you never have

enough time for. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Honor your priorities, but understand that others might not agree.

Stay on top of a problem and allow your instincts to play a role. How you deal with someone could define the quality of your relationship. Tonight: At home.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Keep reaching out for others. You will understand exactly what is going to happen when an issue is discussed more openly. How much guidance you want to give is your choice. Your fiery ways and style get you far. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH You understand a lot more than in the past, as others seem ready to reveal more. Maintain a caring and open attitude. A strong stand also might be necessary if you are going to move forward.

Tonight: Treat yourself well.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH Your instincts guide you well, but know that you cannot get past an issue that a key associate presents. He or she might put a lot of logic and thought behind what is being said. You’ll come out on top of a problem because of needed research. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

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123 pleasant street

Local bands celebrate 12-year anniversary by derek rudolph a&e writer

123 Pleasant Street celebrated its 12th anniversary Friday with a showcase of three local bands and one visiting artist.

The Young Reptiles, Wild Wild Geese, Bonfire and ’85 Flood performed at the event.

The music venue has been the premiere showcase for the Morgantown music scene since it first opened.

The building, which includes the original bar, has been a staple of local music since for decades and was formerly named the Underground Railroad in the 1980s and the Nyabinghi Dance Hall in the ’90s.

“It’s really cool to play here,” said Young Reptiles guitarist Ricky Hussmann, an electrical engineering graduate student at West Virginia University.

“This place has been here as

long as I’ve been here,” Hussmann said. “I’ve met a lot of really cool people here.”

The Young Reptiles opened the night with its version of indie rock including a fun cover of Rockwell’s 1984 hit “Somebody’s Watching Me” with Hussmann on the accordion.

Four-piece group Bonfire features the standard guitar, bass and drums outlet with a refreshing twist added with the use of a theremin and a keyboard.

The night came to a close with local country rockers ’85 Flood.

The band gets its name from the flood in November 1985 that damaged a large part of West Virginia.

Singer of ’85 Flood Aaron Hawley expressed thank yous to the crowd of 123 Pleasant Street for supporting what he called “the best bar in town.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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The band Wild Wild Geese performs at 123 Pleasant Street Friday night

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Folk singer Adam H. Stephens will play at 123 Pleasant Street tonight.

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Christina Ricci stars as Kat in the 1990s Halloween film ‘Casper.’

‘Casper’ offers heart in a movie about death david ryan a&e editor

Whipstaff Manor.

As an impressionable young kid growing up, Whipstaff Manor always intrigued me.

How impractical was that house, really?

It was gigantic and creepy looking, with unnecessarily odd-looking fixtures and impractical methods of getting to secret laboratories.

But, looking back, I see that it was all part of a scientists’ dream to bring his dead son back to life and hold a Halloween ball for an angsty teen.

“Casper,” the live adaptation of the long-running comic book series about a friendly ghost, is a terrific movie.

Say what you want about it – you know that every word you’re reading is true.

Sure, Bill Pullman hasn’t really been seen since. Sure, the villain of Carrigan Crittenden was a little over the top.

But it had Eric Idle of “Monty Python” fame and the best-

looking computer generated ghosts in all of Hollywood.

“Casper” is the story about a lonely young ghost who has spent 100 years figuring out who he is.

However, his afterlife changes when Kat (Christina Ricci) and her widowed father, James Harvey (Pullman), accept a job investigating the manor for paranormal life.

James can talk to ghosts – perfect for a manor haunted by menacing ghosts that prohibit any chance of selling the decrepit, run-down dwelling.

Crittenden (Cathy Moriarty) wants to sell the house she inherits from her dead father after being left with nothing valuable.

Kat, on the other hand, is tired of moving around. Her father, while working with the menacing ghosts, reaches out to communicate with his own dead wife.

She finds friendship in Casper while feeling like an outsider at school.

Only is it when her high school peers see she could host a Halloween party in her house does she seem to get any recognition.

Through their discussions, we learn ghosts have unfinished business – things they must accomplish before they can cross over to the other side.

The trouble is Casper doesn’t even remember his troubled backstory.

Together, Kat and Casper live and learn, developing a friendship that literally crosses all planes of existence.

And, of course, there are some sassy ghosts along the way.

Everything about this film works. Sure, Crittenden is over the top, and the house seems to defy all kinds of logic with its size and placement, but it’s a fun movie.

That’s rare to say about a movie that revolves around death and where we go when we leave loved ones behind.

Despite these overtones, the movie works because Casper has a heart. Pullman aches for his wife. Kat wants to fit in. Casper wants to get the childhood he never got to experience.

Perhaps I’m thinking too deeply into a movie where ghosts burp green wind.

‘Casper’ This movie gives life to a movie about death, featuring a friendly ghost for a change.

Either way, “Casper” is a great film for those looking for a Halloween movie that isn’t drenched in blood and guts – but has a heart.

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Legend, Roots pleased with risks on ‘Wake Up!’ NEW YORK (AP) — When a top music executive found out that John Legend was working with the Roots on an album dedicated to social change and activism, he didn’t give Legend words of encouragement.

“What the hell are you doing?” is what Legend recalls that executive saying.

“He’s not directly responsible for my career but he’s quite a popular record executive, whose name I won’t mention,” Legend said, laughing. “(And) he was not approving of this.”

Fortunately for Legend, the executives at his own label, Columbia Records, had his back. Now the joint collaboration, “Wake Up!” is one of the best reviewed albums of the year.

The CD, released last month, finds Legend and the hip-hop band covering 1960s and 1970s soul songs from iconic acts like Marvin Gaye,

Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone and Bill Withers, among others (the CD also has one original song).

“It is a covers record but it really doesn’t feel like a covers record at all,” said Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, the Roots leader who co-produced the album. “I guess certain music connoisseurs will know the cuts ... they weren’t like, Billboard-charted hits.

They were chosen for their message.”

The sound is somewhat of a departure for Legend. Though he’s a soul singer, “Wake Up!” features less crooning and more grit.

He’s singing songs about war, politics and race in a different tone than he’s done in the past.

That was accomplished thanks to Questlove, Legend said.

“Ahmir was really steering the ship,” he added, acknowl-

edging not knowing some of the songs before recording them. “I really leaned on him for his expertise.”

The Grammy winner agrees that he took a risk with “Wake Up!” – but he didn’t think twice about creating the project.

“The thing is the industry as a whole is risk-averse because people are losing jobs, the business of selling records is contracting, and so people are very dependent on ‘You gotta get that radio hit, you gotta sell these singles, you gotta sell these ring tones,’” Legend explained. “And we made the anti-that album basically, and I think it’s going to work.”

“You know it’s a shame when in 2010 making an album of music is now a risky thing to do,” chimed in Questlove.

Work on “Wake Up!” started two years ago, but then Legend went on a tour to pro-

mote his last album, 2008’s “Evolver,” while the Roots recorded their ninth CD, “How I Got Over,” and worked as the house band for “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.”

Legend said coming back to finish the CD allowed them “to live with music, live with the arrangements and really develop them.”

While Legend and the Philadelphia-based Roots hadn’t worked together in the past, Legend says he remembers passing off his demo to Questlove when he attended the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s.

It wasn’t an instant musical connection.

“He missed out is all I’m saying!” Legend said with a smile as ?uestlove pulled up his shirt to hide his face.

“He thinks I tea-coastered his demo, like it’s somewhere under my chocolate mug,” Questlove said.

Alternative folk singer Adam H. Stephens will perform tonight at 123 Pleasant Street to promote his debut album.

“We Live on Cliffs” was released Sept. 28 and is an eclectic compilation of popinfused indie rock and storytelling lyrics.

Deriving influences from artists like Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket and the Avett Brothers, Stephens said his unique lyrical style comes naturally with a simple appreciation for making music.

“I play with sincerity,” Stephens said. “I play for my own sake, and if people get some benefit out of it, then that’s a good thing.”

Though Stephens said he

enjoys performing live, he takes advantage of the creativity that can be displayed while recording in a studio.

“In the studio you can get away with a lot more tricks, and you’re composing this sort of giant production,” Stephens said. “You can do a lot of things in a studio you can’t do live, but performing live is the true test for artists – when everyone’s watching.”

Stephens will be performing a variety of his work, including the lead track, “The Cities That You’ve Burned,” from his latest release.

Rock-infused Americana group The Felice Brothers will also play the show tonight.

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2. Which player will record WVU’s first turnover?

3. What will be the time of day when the WVU Homecoming Queen is announced?

4. How many receptions will Van Chew catch?

5. How many rush yards will Delone Carter finish with?

6. How long will Rob Long’s longest punt be?

7. What will be the color of Bill Stewart’s sweater vest?

8. What will be the number of rushing attempts

by WVU players other than Noel Devine?

9. What will be Syracuse’s third-down conversion percentage?

10. How many carries will Noel Devine attempt on WVU’s first two possessions?

11. How many tackles will be recorded by WVU defensive players who didn’t start the game?

12. Where will WVU’s scoring defense rank nationally after the game?

13. What player will be the first to record a sack in the game?

14. Which penalty will occur first in the game - pass interference, delay of game, or block in the back?

15. What will be the final score?

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practice began, the 32-yearold has rejuvenated the program that has been full of struggles.

Now, the Mountaineers are on the verge of making the Big East Conference Tournament, and Kramer is the one to thank. Her energy, friendly personality and determination has made her successful on the court, so why not as city manager, too?

City Attorney: Billy Hahn If I ever get in trouble with the law, or in trouble with anybody for that matter, I want men’s basketball assistant coach Billy Hahn on my side.

Who wouldn’t?

On gamedays, the man is probably one of the most feared people in athletics.

His expressions probably even frighten head coach Bob Huggins.

His intimidation helps him get what he wants out of his players.

No, Hahn never went to law school, but I don’t care. He’d be more feared in the court room than Jack Nicholson

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Casteel is 10 years younger than Stewart, but the head coach has always believed the two share a special chemistry, even away from the job.

“We grew up five miles apart along the Ohio River,” Stewart said. “Had we been in school together, we’d been buddies because we’re kind of ornery.

It’s a shame more coaches in the country aren’t like Jeff Casteel.”

Stewart gives credit to all members of the defensive line, especially senior Chris Neild, for its improved play and the reason for the strong defensive start to the year.

“If there’s a better nose guard in the league than Chris Neild, I don’t know him,” Stewart said. “He dents the pocket

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Miller continues her strong play as she led the Mountaineers to a pair of conference wins that secured at least a second-place finish in the division. The St. Louis,

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in “A Few Good Men.” Tom properly manage a game and Cruise, however, would stand mold his players into the type of people he wants them to be. no chance against Hahn.

I wonder if he would still City Clerk: Mickey Furfari wear his black West Virginia No one knows Morgantown pullover while on patrol. much better than West Virginia’s most famous sports writer.

Councilman in charge of Furfari, who has lived in utilities: Mike Carey Morgantown all his life and Mike Carey knows all about has covered the Mountain- heat, power and water.

Attend a women’s basketeers for 62 years, could easily perform the duties of Mor- ball game, and you’ll see that gantown’s City Clerk, which Carey gets so heated he could mainly include record keeping single-handedly warm Morof meetings and organizing – gantown for at least three days. something he’s been doing for The power he exerts when he WVU athletics all his life. breaks clipboards still gives Another aspect clerks are in me nightmares on occasion. charge of is researching and Water may be a little harder organizing the history of the to get out of Carey, though. At city. That would be no prob- least, that’s what you would lem for Furfari, as he’s living think after listening to an old history.

U92 sound byte of the coach.

“You want water?” the Chief of Police: Bob coach screamed during one Huggins practice U-92 recorded. “Well, Who would want to be I don’t give a damn.” pulled over by Huggins for What a campaign slogan. speeding?

I would, but only because Other notables: I’d like to see him drive a cop Director of Human Recar. And if I did get a ticket, I sources: Bill Stewart; Finance would have Hahn help me Director: Greg Van Zant; protest it in court.

Councilor in Charge of TranHuggins would make a sit and Parking: Jon Hammond great chief of police, if no other reason than for his ability to brian.gawthrop@mail.wvu.edu

South Florida last Thursday. and leaves no room.”

Neild has a total of 18 tackles Its longest play from scrimand two sacks in 2010. mage was a 32-yard reception

by WVU receiver Stedman BaiNotes ley. Running back Noel Devine zz WVU defensive back rushed for just 29 yards with a Keith Tandy earned Big East long of 13.

Conference Player of the Week Stewart noted that USF was honors after his 10 tackles, the second fastest team the forced fumble and interception Mountaineers have faced this in the win versus South Florida. season and his squad is not in Stewart says Tandy’s improve- “panic mode.” ment in 2010 comes from ex“Small plays become pretty tra practice. good plays and pretty good “The great thing about Keith plays become big plays,” StewTandy is how he has come art said. along as a savvy player. He zz Stewart has already knows when to jump up and brushed up on his analysis of jam,” Stewart said.

Syracuse for Saturday’s game.

Tandy’s interception was his Prior to Thursday’s South Florida game, he watched tape of fourth of the year.

“He’s just like a centerfielder the SU-USF game to see how or shortstop,” Stewart said. the Orange utilized their spe“He’s always in a position that cial teams to stop South Florif he cant break on the ball, he’s ida’s kickoff returner Lindsey somewhere near the ball.”

Lamar. zz The WVU offense was unmatthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu able to break a long play against

Mo., native scored three goals and tallied one assist in a seven-point weekend.

Silva turned in a four-point effort over the weekend.

Evans earns Big East honor Volleyball senior middle blocker Lauren Evans earned a spot on the Big East Conference’s Weekly Honor Roll for the third time this season.

The Canyon Lake, Calif., native was a crucial part in the Mountaineers’ 3-2 victory over Pitt Saturday. Evans led WVU with 14 kills on a .367 hitting clip and

added four total blocks, two solo, in the win.

Football No. 1 in Lambert poll For the second-straight week, the West Virginia football team is No. 1 in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Lambert Meadowlands Football Poll rankings.

Penn State, Navy, Pittsburgh and Rutgers round out the next four teams in the rankings.

Established in 1936 as the Lambert Trophy to recognize supremacy in Eastern college football.

— Compiled by Tony Dobies

The West Virginia volleyball team heads to Pittsburgh Tuesday but not to face the school’s longtime rival.

Instead, the Mountaineers will travel to the Steel City in the middle of its Big East Conference schedule to play a non-conference match against Duquesne.

Winners of two straight, West Virginia (14-8, 4-3) is trying to build on its emotional 3-2 defeat of Pitt in the “Backyard Brawl” Saturday night. The Mountaineers ended a 29-year losing streak and leapfrogged Pittsburgh for the seventh spot in the Big East standings.

WVU is teetering on the edge of qualifying for the Big East Tournament heading into its match with Duquesne (15-6, 4-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). The team has made only one tournament appearance, which came in 2007 when it lost 3-0 to Connecticut.

“As long as we’re still in the hunt, I’m not as concerned

with where we’re at,” Kramer said. “I know how badly we want to make it.”

The first-year coach knows the match won’t be a walk in the park, as the Dukes beat WVU last year 3-1 and have won four straight and look to make their own push into the Atlantic 10 Tournament.

“They’re a really good, solid team, and they are going to come attacking,” Kramer said.

“We have to be ready and battle back.”

West Virginia has hung its hat on its defense as the Mountaineers rank third nationally in digs per set. The team is led

by WVU career leader in digs Bonnie West, whose 5.12 digs per set rank her 41st nationally.

Serinna Russo, a Riverside, Calif., native ranks fourth in the Big East with 4.63 digs per set.

“We have a lot more room for improvement, and I know the girls know that,” Kramer said.

“When we’re all in it mentally, our defense is really good.”

Kramer has changed her approach to prepare the team for its opponents. She has put

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BY BRAD JOYAL SPORTS WRITER

The West Virginia rifle team hasn’t skipped a beat since last season’s loss in the NCAA Championships.

The team beat Ohio State 4,676-4,570 Saturday in its opening match at the WVU rifle range.

The Mountaineers, who carry a No. 1 ranking in the National Rifle Association polls, topped the No. 14 Buckeyes with wins in both smallbore and air rifle.

West Virginia defeated Ohio State 2,321-2,264 in smallbore and 2,355-2,306 in air rifle to secure its first win of the season.

The victory improved WVU’s all-time record against Ohio State to 37-0, while the Mountaineers have won their last 18 regular season matches.

Senior Nicco Campriani fin-

ished first overall with an aggregate score of 1,181. The Florence, Italy, native’s score was only one point short from the school record, which he set at the Winthrop Invitational last season.

Campriani’s score was compiled of first-place finishes in both smallbore (591) and air rifle (597).

In air rifle, the senior shot strings of 99, 99, 100, 100, 100, and 99, while shooting 199 prone, 195 standing, and 197 kneeling in smallbore.

Kyle Smith, another West Virginia senior, finished second overall. Smith posted an aggregate score of 1,164 with scores of 580 and 584 in smallbore and air rifle, respectively. Classmate Andy Lamson finished third overall with a score of 1163.

It was a record day for Smith as the senior tied a school record in prone with a score of

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WVU finishes sixth at Penn State

BY BRAD JOYAL SPORTS WRITER

The West Virginia cross country team finished sixth out of 31 teams last weekend at the Penn State National Invitational.

The PSU National Invite, one of the country’s most competitive races, boasted the likes of No. 1 Villanova, No. 8 Syracuse and host Penn State.

Villanova won the event with 29 points, followed by Syracuse (57) and Penn State (137).

Miami (Ohio) (155) and Grand Valley State (166) round out the top five of the 31-team event.

The Mountaineers finished with 205 points in their final regular season race.

“I was very pleased with many aspects of today’s race,” said WVU head coach Sean Cleary. “This was a very tough test for this group. Our front runners put themselves in the front of a national class pack and handled themselves with great poise.”

Junior Sarah-Anne Brault

paced WVU with an 11th place finish crossing the line at 21:05.

Transfer sophomore Kaitlyn Gillespie continued her streak of successful races, finishing 17th with a time of 21:13.

“To have both Katie Gillespie and Sarah-Ann Brault running with the leaders at two miles was fun to watch,” Cleary said.

“These two provide us with a formidable 1-2 punch. Racing against many of the nation’s best harriers did not seem to phase either of them.

“I was especially pleased with the fact that we ran our best race of the season in a pressure-filled environment.”

The Mountaineers had five more runners finish in the top 110 of the 304-runner race.

Junior Ahna Lewis finished 36th in her 2010 debut while Maria Dalzot (22:18) finished 68th followed by Hallie Portner (73rd,22:23), Sarah Martinelli (83rd, 22:28) and Aubrey Moskal (110, 22:57).

“This is a nice progression for the team,” Cleary said. “I feel confident that we will continue to improve over the next

month. I firmly believe that, as a group, we have one more step to take before fulfilling our outright potential.”

Villanova took five of the 10 top individual spots. The Wildcats’ Sheila Reid took the top spot in the individual portion of the race with a time of 20:23.

WVU will now start the championship portion of its schedule.

The Mountaineers will have two weeks off before traveling to Syracuse for the Big East Conference Championships on Oct. 30.

“Cross Country is a sport remembered only for the championship portion of the season.

As we embark upon the final weeks of training, we do so with good health and great focus,” Cleary said. “Both the Big East and Regional Championships are littered with numerous top10 teams in the country.

“Our objective is to run our very best race. If we do so, we will knock off a few teams that many believe we will not beat.” brad.joyal@mail.wvu.edu

swimming & Diving

Men defeat Penn State, women lose The West Virginia swimming and diving team split its meet with Penn State to open the season last weekend.

The men defeated the Nittany

Lions 125-116. The women fell 174-67.

WVU junior diver Matt O’Neill led the team with two first-place finishes. O’Neill broke a school re-

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200. It wasn’t the first time Smith reached the feat, as he shot 200 prone in a victory over Air Force in Lincoln, Neb., last season.

Ohio State’s top performer, Amanda Furrer, finished fourth with an aggregate score of 1,157 to pace the Buckeyes.

West Virginia sophomore Justin Pentz finished third in smallbore with a score of 578, while Lamson and senior Tommy Santelli tied for fourth in the discipline with scores of 575.

Lamson shot 588 in air rifle to finish in second place, while Santelli took third with a score of 586.

The Mountaineers will have the opportunity to seek revenge against last year’s national champions this weekend when West Virginia hosts Texas Christian University.

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West Virginia has already exceeded the preseason coaches poll expectations, which had the Mountaineers chosen to finish 13th.

“We talk about being a giver or a taker and that there is nothing in between,” Kramer said. “I’m going to look at that as our biggest strength, when every single person is giving all the time.”

The teams remaining road schedule features matches against Duquesne, Villanova, Marquette and Syracuse. The Mountaineers will then play their final four games at the WVU Coliseum, where the team is 7-1.

The schedule is going to get tougher as only UConn has a lower RPI than WVU. The rest of the schedule is highlighted

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cord on the one meter (331.12 points) and won the three meter (331.20 points).

Senior George Farquhar swam to a first-place finish in the 200-meter breast stroke (2:05.80). Junior Taylor Camp and sophomore Jared Goldthorpe finished the 200-meter fly (1:49.73) and 200-meter back (1:49.65) in first place. Freshman Tim Squires earned his first career victory in the 50-meter free (21.09).

On the women’s side, senior Lyn Ann Nelson took first place in the 200-meter free (1:53.25). Sophomores Kata Fodor and Rachael Burnett finished first in the 1,000-meter free (10:15.37) and 500-meter free (4:57.87).

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Tuesday October 19, 2010

brian gawthrop associate sports editor

Write these candidates in I wish I really knew the people who were running for political office.

But, quite frankly, as a fulltime college student with a full-time job, I don’t even have enough time to shop for groceries, watch a half-hour TV show or even sleep.

Yet, as the great citizen I strive to be, I still want to vote come Nov. 2.

My solution to this problem is simple – I’m writing in my votes for all positions this year with people I know most about. If positions aren’t available or citizens don’t typically vote on the positions, I’ll make my own box.

It’s the only resolution I know. Here’s how my votes will break down: Mayor: Oliver Luck Obvious choice, right?

The man has done wonders since being named WVU Athletic Director July 1. He’s hired all the right people to fill vital positions within the athletic department and maybe even more importantly has given WVU athletics new life and energy.

After all of the possible NCAA violations showed their heads before Luck took over, the basketball practice facility and the many hirings, being head of the city of Morgantown might actually give Luck a few hours to relax.

He deserves it.

City Manager: Jill Kramer Kramer, West Virginia volleyball coach, would certainly be Luck’s choice for Morgantown City Manager. Despite being named WVU’s coach just one day before preseason

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Stew credits Casteel for defense by matthew peaslee sports writer

Bill Stewart knows a good defense when he sees it.

Prior to becoming head coach at West Virginia in 2008, Stewart spent nearly three decades as an offensive assistant coach either with quarterbacks or offensive line.

He knows what throws an offense off track.

Stewart said the reason for the continued success of the

Mountaineer defense this season can be credited to WVU defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel.

“I’ve said it since I’ve been the head coach, and I’ll say it again – Jeff’s defense has kept us in games way back in the early 2000s and has been since I’ve been the head coach,” Stewart said Monday.

With 23 years of coaching experience, nine years at the helm of WVU defense, Casteel has pioneered one of the best

units in the nation.

Questions linger with all the success Casteel has orchestrated, will the 2007 Rivals. com Defensive Coordinator of the Year eventually want to become a head coach?

Stewart hopes not.

“Jeff doesn’t have an agent.

Jeff does not promote himself,” Stewart said. “I hope he stays under the radar screen so people leave him be and he can

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West Virginia defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel speaks with his linebackers during a game earlier this season.

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Jones ready to lead less experienced team

By Brian kuppelweiser sports writer

There is little doubt the feats of the 2009-10 West Virginia men’s basketball team won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

But the books are now closed on that season.

Gone are star players Da’Sean Butler and Devin Ebanks, along with role player Wellington Smith.

One mainstay from that team remains – budding star Kevin Jones.

The 6-foot-8 forward from Mount Vernon, N.Y., will be expected to carry a larger load this season as the team’s top returning player.

WVU head coach Bob Huggins said he’ll treat Jones as his top player.

“I would guess that he will get the ball in crucial situations more,” Huggins said. “Kevin is very, very good at some things, and he needs to continue do those things.”

Jones knows his role with the team will be changing from the position that saw him average 13.5 points per game last season.

“Last year, I had to play a litfile photo West Virginia forward Kevin Jones tries to defend against a Syracuse player during the tle more in the post because we two teams’ game last season. didn’t have a post player,” Jones

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“The team is going to need certain things from me. The biggest task is going to be knowing when to provide them to the team.”

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said. “This year, I think I can roam around the perimeter a little more.”

The junior said he must also know when to take over a game – a role he hasn’t been familiar with yet for WVU. “The team is going to need certain things from me,” Jones said. “The biggest task is going to be knowing when to provide them to the team.”

Huggins added he and Jones must work together in order to stay in a comfort zone to avoid trying to do too much.

“You have to do what you are good at,” Huggins said. “We have to be careful that we don’t get outside of our comfort zone, because then you start making it hard on yourself.”

Jones, though, knows that teams will be keying on him,

and Huggins says Jones doesn’t need to look any further than Butler for a lesson in handling the pressure.

“There were games when Da’Sean didn’t score in double figures because teams took certain things away from him,” Huggins said. “Yet, he was still effective because he drew so much attention and still got the ball to open people.”

Huggins said he expects Jones to be one of the top players in the nation this season – a sentiment that at least one ESPN basketball expert does not agree with. In a preseason list of the nation’s top 50 players in the NCAA, Jones was an omission.

Jones’ absence from the list was a “surprise” to Huggins.

“I can’t imagine him not being one of the top 50 players in the country,” Huggins said. “I don’t think people know who works hard and doesn’t work hard, but Kevin puts the time in.”

Overall, Jones does not pay much attention to those lists, and says he still has time to prove his value to the Mountaineers.

“Stuff like that always changes from the beginning of the year,” Jones said. brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

men’s soccer

WVU matches up No. 5 UConn

By Brian Kuppelweiser

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Sports Writer

Consistency is defined as unchanging in achievement or effect.

In terms of collegiate men’s soccer, the Connecticut program has been that definition for years.

Big East Conference titles, one national title, a Hermann trophy winner, countless all-Americans and All-Big East Conference players have all been achieved under the guidance of current head coach Ray Reid.

On Wednesday night, the West Virginia men’s soccer team will take on the No. 5 Huskies at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Conn., in a nationally televised game. Action is set to kickoff on SNY at 7 p.m.

West Virginia men’s soccer coach Marlon LeBlanc declined comment on the game.

The Mountaineers have had success against Connecticut in the past few years. WVU holds a 3-0-1 record in the two team’s last four contests.

In its most recent game against the Huskies last October, WVU played the then-No. 13 Huskies to a 0-0 draw.

West Virignia (7-4-2, 3-2-0)

Connecticut (9-1-3, 3-0-2)

When: Today at 7 p.m.

Where: Storrs, Conn. (Joseph J. Morrone Stadium) UConn head coach: Ray Reid, 14th season (197-69-30 record) Stat of the game: UConn has made the NCAA Tournament 12 consecutive TV: SNY Coverage: Check Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Athenaeum for a full recap

Overall, the Mountaineers were the more aggressive team in the match, but, as was the story much of last season, they could not convert on their scoring chances to pull the upset.

In their last trip to Storrs, Conn., in 2008, then-sophomore Alex Silva scored the game-winning goal for WVU as it upset Connecticut, who was ranked No. 7 at the time.

Heading into Wednesday’s game, the Mountaineers hold a 7-4-2 record overall, along with a 3-2 record in Big East contests.

The team’s previous contest came against No. 22 South Florida – a game that WVU lost 1-0.

Offensively, forward Peabo

Doue is the team’s leading goal scorer and total scorer with 13 points (five goals and three assists).

In addition, fellow forward Shadow Sebele, who has come on offensively in the recent weeks, leads the team with five assists. The sophomore has also netted three goals this season.

Against ranked teams this season, the Mountaineers hold a record of 2-2. The Huskies will be WVU’s highest ranked opponent thus far this year.

In order to pull the upset, the Mountaineers will need to slow down midfielder Tony Cascio and forward Carlos Alvarez.

Together, the teammates have combined for a total of 40 points.

Alvarez leads the team with 12 assists, while Cascio has found the back of the goal nine times this season.

Also of importance will be slowing down forward Stephane Diop, who has six goals this season.

In between the posts for the Huskies will be Josh Ford. The goalkeeper’s 0.31 goals against average is third best in the country. brian.kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu

wvu notebook

2010-11 gymnastics schedule released West Virginia Athletic Director Oliver Luck announced the 201011 gymnastics schedule Monday.

The Mountaineers will face three squads that qualified for last season’s 12-team NCAA Championship field, including Florida, who finished fifth at the Super Six Championship.

“Each year, coach Linda Burdette-Good and her staff put together a challenging schedule for the Mountaineers, and this season is no exception,” Luck said in a release. “With a proven track record that spans almost four decades, I look forward to watching coach Burdette-Good lead her gymnastics team in another successful season.”

WVU’s schedule features 12 meets, including five at the WVU Coliseum, and 13 opponents. The Mountaineers will take to the road six times this season, including a

gymnastics schedule Date Teams Dec. 10 Gold and Blue Meet Jan. 7 vs. Missouri# Jan. 14 Michigan State Jan. 17 @ Georgia Jan. 21 @ NC State Jan. 29 Pitt, Rutgers Feb. 6 @ Penn State, Pitt Feb. 12 @ Ohio State Feb. 20 Florida, UNH, GW Feb. 26 North Carolina ` March 4 @ Arkansas March 12 Penn State March 19 @ EAGL Champ* April 2 @ NCAA Regionals April 14-16 @ NCAA Nationals

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“I personally believe that you get better by competing against the best competition, and we are without a doubt facing some of the nation’s best teams this season,” Burdette-Good said in a release. “If we stay healthy, we have a shot to achieve a lot of success this year.

“We need to start this season strong and with a lot of consistency. This team is focused early and brimming with confidence. I’m excited for this season.”

Two women’s soccer players honored by Big East West Virginia women’s soccer season-opening date with Missouri players Blake Miller and Frances on Jan. 7 in Cancun, Mexico. Addi- Silva earned honors from the Big East Conference for his play last tionally, the team will meet every week. Miller, a forward, was named East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) foe, except Maryland, prior Offensive Player of the Week. Silva, to the March 19 league championship in Washington, D.C. see notebook on PAGE 8

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