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Student arrested on arson felony Police say student attempted to set fire outside AOPi sorority house

BY TRAVIS CRUM CITY EDITOR

One West Virginia University student was arrested on an arson charge Tuesday after he allegedly set a fire outside the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority house the morning of April 16, according to police reports.

Eric Hoffman, a freshman

pre-business and economics major, was arrested on a fourthdegree arson felony for attempting to set fire to the mulch lining the AOPi house, said WVU Police Chief Bob Roberts.

“We found the lighter fluid squirted on the mulch closer to the street, not down by the house,” Roberts said.

“It was our understanding that he wasn’t trying to burn down the house.”

Roberts said there was no evidence to charge Hoffman for attempting to burn a dwelling, or first degree arson.

“There was nothing in the initial interview that said it was directed to anyone living in that house,” he said in an earlier

statement.

“He just found the charcoal fluid, and I think there was mulch there. He was squirting the charcoal fluid in the mulch.”

The lighter fluid was believed to have belonged to an AOPi neighbor, he added.

Hoffman suffered a broken leg while attempting to elude police and underwent surgery April 21.

Once Hoffman was released from the Monongalia General Hospital, he was charged with the arson felony, Roberts said.

If convicted, Hoffman faces possible prison time, a possible fine not exceeding $2,500, or both, according to West Vir-

ginia fire code.

Jessica Li, AOPi president, house resident and senior marketing major, agreed with Roberts. She said she does not believe Hoffman intended to harm anyone.

“I called the University Police right after I heard about it,” Li said. “They showed me the lighter fluid just on the mulch, so I wasn’t too worried.”

Li said she had to ease concern among her sorority sisters after the incident occurred.

“People were worried as to why someone would have done that,” she said. “I told them it wasn’t that big of a deal.”

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Show above is the AOPi house, where a student attempted to set fire to mulch.

‘Cows and sheep and ducks – oh my’ City planning to

change parking enforcement

BY SAMANTHA COSSICK ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR

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Children laugh as a duckling slides down the ‘Duck Slide’ at the West Virginia University Animal Sciences Farm Tuesday morning. The ‘Duck Slide’ was the last stop on the tour of the WVU Animal Sciences Farm during Kiddie Day.

Local children tour animal farm for ‘Kiddie Days’

BY SAMANTHA COSSICK ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR

For 35 years “Kiddie Days at the Farm” has offered area children a chance to tour the Animal Sciences Farm and learn where their food comes from.

The tours are open to area elementary schools and day cares and are a popular attraction at the farm, said David Welsh, public relations manager for the West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design. “(Children) love it. They love seeing the animals up close. It’s a fun, educational experience,” Welsh said.

The Animal Sciences Farm has given individual tours but

wanted to have one week of tours that wouldn’t interrupt the daily operations of the farm, said Bill Jones, farm manager.

“We decided to have a time to have everything semi-organized,” Jones said. “We try to have everything so they get to see everything.”

During the tours, children will see dairy and beef cows and calves, sheep, lambs, chickens, rabbits, horses, ducks and pigs, Jones said.

“Most of the kids don’t know where food comes from,” Jones said. “Most of them are really excited and love petting the animals.”

The day begins with a tour guide taking the children around and answering questions.

They learn things such as what products are made with milk, where milk comes from, and the difference between a ram (a male sheep) and a ewe (a female sheep).

Th e fi rst thing children say when they arrive is “Eww, it smells,” said Richard Wood, se-

FOR MORE INFORMATION Tours are taking place from now until Friday. To schedule a tour, call 304-293-2231. Admission is $2 per person. nior animal lab technician and farm tour guide.

After the tour, it’s hard to get the children to leave. “They love CHELSI BAKER/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM it,” Wood said.

A friendly calf sticks its tongue out to lick “For some of the kids, this is a child’s hand. the first time they came close to an animal of this nature,” he said.

Brandy Boehke, a preschool teacher at Nutter Fort Primary School in Harrison County, brought her students to the farm Tuesday.

“It’s just a wonderful learning experience,” Boehke said.

“A lot of them haven’t been on a farm.”

Boehke said she has been incorporating children’s books and activities about farms into their

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A baby sheep hides behind a haystack.

Calorie counting easier with online diet journal

BY JOSH COOPER STAFF WRITER

Online diet programs could help students watch their weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

WELL WVU, the West Virginia University student center for health on campus, recently promoted the website www.fitday.com, which allows students to track their nutritional intake.

The free online diet journal allows participants to track their food, exercise and weight loss and set healthy goals.

The trial version allows participants to track what they eat over a

three-day period.

“It’s helpful for everyone to follow their calorie intake, not just those trying to lose weight,” said Erin Beck, wellness graduate assistant for WELL WVU. “Three days is long enough because your diet doesn’t really change much from day to day.”

FitDay generates detailed graphical reports on calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, nutritional analysis and more.

A website like this helps students keep track of their nutrition and realize what types of food they should eat, Beck said.

“Anything that shows (students)

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what kind of nutrients they’re putting into their bodies is a good thing, as long as they understand how much they need each day,” said Nancy Oliverio, fitness and wellness manager for WELL WVU. It is important to develop healthy eating habits in college, Oliverio said.

“Healthy diet affects so much in a person’s life,” said Angela Kauffman, a health education specialist. “It can affect stress and depression.”

WVU is making it easier for students in the residence halls to eat healthy through programs such as Healthy “U,” Kauffman said.

It is harder for students living off-campus who are cooking food for the first time, she said.

Beck recommends people with eating disorders stay away from calorie-counting websites such as www.fitday.com, because the weight-loss advice may be dangerous.

However, the website can be beneficial to people who are trying to gain weight, she said.

There are several other calorieintake websites similar to www. fitday.com, including www.livestrong.com, Beck added. joshua.cooper@mail.wvu.edu

The Morgantown City Council discussed a new proposed ordinance that will authorize parking meter attendants to write other citations at the Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday.

If adopted, the ordinance would allow parking attendants to become “parking authorities” as part of recent West Virginia legislation, said Jeff Mikorski, assistant city manager.

As parking authorities, they would be responsible for administering and enforcing parking permits in several neighborhoods, Mikorski said.

“It makes more sense for parking authorities to take on this parking administration concern,” he said.

The parking authorities would not replace the police. However, both parties will issue parking citations, Mikorski said.

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Summer art academy offers experience for West Virginia teens

BY KATIANN MARHSALL STAFF WRITER

The African American Arts and Heritage Academy will offer summer classes featuring steel drums and field trips this summer.

West Virginia University is hosting the 18th annual Academy, which has been on campus for the last eight years.

Founded in 1993, the academy is a weeklong program open to West Virginia residents ages 13 to 18.

“The academy is something constructive for teens who are interested in the arts, as well as a place that establishes a positive summer experience for young people,” said Norman Jordan, AAAHA president and chief financial officer.

Students choose an area of concentration to study for the week and showcase a final project.

Classes focus on history and culture, literature and creative writing, dance, museum studies, audio and video, technology, vocal and instrumental music, theater arts and visual arts.

Eric Jordan, an instructor of digital recording and hip-hop,

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Currently, permit parking is enforced by the police who have “better things to do,” said Mayor Bill Byrne.

The new parking authorities would work with planning committees to better establish parking in the city, said Councilor John Gaddis.

Areas such as the Sunnyside and Greenmont neighborhoods could benefit from re-organizing the parking, Byrne said.

“We definitely need more and better organized parking in areas,” he said. “We hope that with this piece of legislation, the city will be able to do that.”

It is important that students, landlords and residents who invest their money in neighborhoods such as Sunnyside be able to have adequate parking, Byrne said.

There are five to six “blue curb districts” in the city that would

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FOR MORE INFORMATION To apply log onto www. theaaaha.org, and for more information contact Jacqueline Dooley at 304-293-3875 or at jacqueline.dooley@mail.wvu. edu. Applications are due by June 10. and producer of Sound Vision Entertainment Company, grew up with the camp since his father, Norman, founded it.

“I went from participating as a student to a counselor and now a teacher. My experiences molded me into the person I am today,” Eric said. “This camp is a great outlet for kids to concentrate on their talent and craft.”

The academy is offering two new disciplines this year in steel drums and STEM programs, which focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

Students also attend field trips as part of the camp.

“Last year the students got the chance to go to the Coliseum and

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PARKING Continued from PAGE 1 be subject to the new parking authorities, Mikorski said.

In these districts, residents must have a blue district parking permit, which costs $5 a year, Mikorski said.

Currently, residents are authorized to receive two regular parking permits and one visitor permit. Residents must apply and show proof of residency, he said.

The item was moved to the May

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Lucas Varner, 5, learns how to milk a cow by using a model of an ud- Hunter James, 4, pets a sheep during Kiddie Day at the WVU Animal Scider during Kiddie Days. ences Farm Tuesday morning.

ACADEMY Continued from PAGE 1 meet Coach (Bill) Stewart. It was a wonderful experience for them, and they had an absolutely great time,” said Jacqueline Dooley, AAAHA vice president of communications and coordinator of public relations.

Students will also cook out,

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In other business, the Council will vote next week to approve an additional $5,000 for the Employee Down Payment Assistance Program.

The program allows employees to take out a $10,000 to $15,000 10-year loan from the city to be used toward purchasing a house.

The city is close to reaching this year’s budget amount for the program and has had three additional applications for the $10,000 loans, Mikorski said.

If granted, this would push the

city $5,000 over budget for the program, he said.

Mikorski said City Manager Dan Boroff, who was absent, is recommending the city approve the applications and fulfill the $5,000 over-budget request.

However, Boroff wants the city to hold off on putting more funds into the program until after the $5,000 surplus has been granted and the program has been reviewed six months from now, Mikorski said.

participate in a talent show, create a broadcast video to share at the end of the week, and professional artists will perform for the students and share advice. The programs held during the week are open to the public.

The academy is held through July 10. There is a $125 activity fee for participation; however, housing, meals and all other expenses are paid for.

Students who are unable to pay the activity fee are still encouraged to apply, since scholarships are available based on donations.

Students will stay in the Evansdale Residential Complex. The academy provides transportation to and from the WVU Creative Arts Center, where the programs and classes are held.

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Children look at a large cow during their tour of the WVU Animal Sciences Farm on Kiddie Day. The event was held to teach children about the workings of a farm and the animals raised on it.

FARM Continued from PAGE 1 lessons the past few weeks.

Th e children were “beyond excited” to come to the farm and have been asking if it was “farm day” yet for two weeks, Boehke said.

“It’s a nice way to close out the year. It’s a nice bonding experience,” she said.

So far, the farm has 700 reservations this week, Welsh said.

In the past, the farm has seen 5,000 children to 6,000 children visit, Jones said. However, they expect the number to be less this year due to makeup days from

winter weather.

Kiddie Days is organized by the Davis College faculty and students, as well as the farm staff, Jones said.

“I think everybody enjoys working with the kids,” she said. samantha.cossick@mail.wvu.edu

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — This time, it’s not a hurricane that threatens to wreck their livelihoods — it’s a blob of black ooze slowly making its way toward the Gulf Coast Hotel owners, fishermen and restaurateurs are keeping anxious watch as an oil slick spreads from a wrecked drilling rig site like a giant filthy ink blot. Forecasters say it could wash ashore within days near delicate wetlands, oyster beds and pristine white beaches.

Crews have not been able

to stop thousands of barrels of oil from spewing out of the sea floor since an April 20 explosion destroyed the Deepwater Horizon, which was drilling 50 miles off the Louisiana coast.

Eleven workers are missing and presumed dead, and the cause of the explosion has not been determined.

Louis Skrmetta, 54, runs a company called Ship Island Excursions that takes tourists to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, where white-sand beaches and green water create

an idyllic landscape.

“This is the worst possible thing that could happen to the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” he said.

“It will wipe out the oyster industry. Shrimping wouldn’t recover for years. It would kill family tourism. That’s our livelihood.”

As crews struggled to contain the oil slick, Coast Guard officials said Tuesday they were considering setting fire to the contaminated water to burn off the crude. Pools of oil far offshore would be trapped in special containment booms and set aflame as soon as Wednesday.

“If we don’t secure this well, this could be one of the most significant oil spills in U.S. history,” Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mary Landry said.

A similar burn off the coast of Newfoundland in 1993 eliminated 50 to 99 percent of captured oil. However, burning the oil also creates air pollution, and the effect on marine life is unclear.

Ed Overton, a professor emeritus of environmental sciences at Louisiana State University who’s studying the oil spill, questioned whether burning would work.

“It can be effective in calm water, not much wind, in a protected area,” he said. “When you’re out in the middle of the ocean, with wave actions, and currents, pushing you around, it’s not easy.”

He has another concern: The oil samples from the spill he’s looked at shows it to be a sticky substance similar to roofing tar.

“I’m not super optimistic.

This is tarry crude that lies down in the water,” he said. “But it’s something that has got to be tried.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, birds and mammals are more likely to escape a burning area of the ocean than escape from an oil slick.

The agency said birds might be disoriented by the plumes of smoke, but they would be at much greater risk from exposure to oil in the water.

In Washington, meanwhile, the Obama administration launched a full investigation of the explosion, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said they will devote every available resource to the probe.

Meanwhile, the glistening sheen of sweet crude continued to grow and began forming long reddish-orange ribbons of oil that, if they wash up on shore, could cover birds, white sand beaches and marsh grasses.

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Gov’t to step up mine enforcement, seek reforms WASHINGTON (AP) — The government will start going directly to federal court to shut down mines that make a habit of ignoring safety, the nation’s top mine safety official told lawmakers Tuesday.

Joe Main, director of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, said his agency has had the power to seek federal injunctions for years but has never tried to use it.

“I can’t speak for past administrations,” Main said during the Senate’s first hearing on the accident that killed 29 men. “We’re going to use it.”

Main also called for a slew of other legal and regulatory reforms to beef up safety enforcement in the wake of this month’s deadly explosion at a mine in West Virginia.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee convened the hearing to look at weaknesses in current laws that encourage mine operators and companies in other industries to challenge safety violations to delay stiffer penalties.

More than a dozen family members of the victims of past coal mine accidents clutched pictures of their loved ones as they sat in the hearing room.

“There is unfortunately a population of employers that prioritize profits over safety and knowingly and repeatedly violate the law,” said Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, the committee chairman.

Harkin called the accident at the Upper Big Branch Mine “a tragic example of the dangers of this approach.”

The mine, owned by Massey

Energy Co., was repeatedly cited for problems with its methane ventilation system and other issues in the months leading up to the accident. One category of serious violations was nearly 19 times higher than average.

But Main said Massey used a tactic popular with some companies to avoid being placed on notice of a “pattern of violation” that could result in tougher enforcement. Mining companies are contesting hundreds of citations, creating a backlog that is overwhelming government officials. The massive backlog often delays a finding of a pattern of violation.

Lawmakers heard from a coal miner who said he used to work at the Upper Big Branch Mine but quit because he claimed Massey tolerated unsafe work-

ing conditions.

Jeffrey Harris, of Beckley, W.Va., said mine workers would take a number of gas monitors to check for gas levels, but only report the lowest reading.

“They would take air readings until they got the right one,” Harris said.

Harris said workers would tear down ventilation curtains and rehang them only when inspectors came. Workers also shut down equipment when inspectors were at the mine so they couldn’t take readings while they were mining, he said.

Main said he plans new rules to simplify the way his agency determines whether a mine has a pattern of violations. He also called for new laws that would grant MSHA power to subpoena documents during its investiga-

tions, enhance criminal penalties for egregious violators and protect whistleblowers.

Mining industry spokesman Bruce Watzman said there is no need for new regulations because MSHA already has the enforcement tools it needs. MSHA can use its existing authority to close mines for imminent danger or seek federal injunctions to shut down problem mines, he said.

Watzman, a lobbyist for the National Mining Association, called for a new, cooperative emphasis on safety programs and warned that “regulations alone aren’t sufficient to bring about continued improvement.”

Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., said it’s unfortunate that lawmakers often react to the latest disaster when deciding to im-

prove worker safety laws.

“But it’s a heck of a motivator, and it makes us do things that we otherwise might not have done,” Rockefeller said.

United Mine Workers union president Cecil Roberts said he wants CEOs and corporate boards of directors held accountable for work sites that repeatedly violate safety and health rules.

“There’s no question in my mind that people at the very top and the board of directors knew the company was in this kind of shape,” Roberts said. He accused Massey of operating under a rule of “fear and intimidation” to prevent workers from speaking out about safety problems.

The hearing did not focus on the specific cause of the mine explosion, which is still being investigated.

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Arizona became the center Malcolm X assassin, Thomas Hagan, freed on parole in NYC of the immigration debate PHOENIX (AP) — The frustration had been building for years in Arizona with every drug-related kidnapping, every home invasion, every “safe house” discovered crammed with illegal immigrants from Mexico.

The tensions finally spilled over this month with passage of the nation’s toughest law against illegal immigration, a measure that has put Arizona at the center of the heated debate over how to deal with the millions of people who sneak into the U.S. every year.

A number of factors combined to produce the law: a heavily conservative Legislature, the ascent of a Republican governor, anger over the federal government’s failure to secure the border, and growing anxiety over crime that reached a fever pitch last month with the slaying of an Arizona rancher, apparently by an illegal immigrant.

“It’s something that should have been taken care of for years.

It’s not something we can keep slacking on,” said Thomas Fitch, whose neighborhood was the site of a raid last month that netted 11 illegal immigrants in a safe house.

“At the rate we’re going now, it’s going to get a lot worse.”

The new law makes it a state crime to be in the U.S. illegally and directs police to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they are illegal.

Critics warned that the law could result in racial profiling and other abuses, and they are planning a legal challenge and a November referendum to overturn the measure. Supporters of the law say it is a commendable effort to combat what is fast becoming a scourge in the U.S. Arizona is the biggest gateway into the U.S. for illegal immigrants.

The state is home to an estimated 460,000 illegal immigrants – a population larger than that of entire cities such as Cleveland, St. Louis and New Orleans.

The Republican-dominated Legislature has backed a series of tough immigration measures in the past decade, only to have the most aggressive efforts thwarted by then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, a Democrat.

But the political stars aligned this year for the GOP. President Barack Obama appointed Napolitano to his Cabinet, clearing the way for Republican Secretary of State Jan Brewer to take over as governor. The GOP made a headlong rush back into the immigration debate, and Brewer signed the bill last week.

The law reflects frustration with what many lawmakers see as inaction by the federal government.

“While the Bush administration dropped the ball on border security and illegal immigration, the Obama administration can’t even find it,” said GOP state Rep. John Kavanagh.

He said lawmakers also felt compelled to act because more immigrants will come to the U.S. as the economy improves and there is a “smell of amnesty in the air” under the Obama administration.

Over the past three years, federal agents have made 990,000 arrests of immigrants crossing the border illegally in Arizona, or an average of 900 a day. The figures represent 45 percent of all arrests of illegal immigrants along U.S. borders.

Authorities routinely come across safe houses and vehicles jammed with immigrants across the vast Arizona desert. Last week, 67 illegal immigrants were found crammed inside a U-Haul truck – a fairly typical scenario in the state.

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Thousands of protesters rally at the Arizona Capitol last Sunday. Activists called on President Barack Obama to fight a tough new Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants, promising to march in the streets and invite arrest by refusing to comply if the measure goes into effect.

“We’re on a hampster wheel here. We’re chasing our tail until that border is secured,” said Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babea, whose territory includes busy smuggling corridors.

The volume of drugs coming through the Arizona border is also eye-popping. Federal agents seized 1.2 million pounds of marijuana last year in Arizona. That amounts to an average of 1.5 tons per day.

Pot busts have become so common that until recently federal prosecutors in Arizona generally declined to press charges against marijuana smugglers caught with less than 500 pounds.

Phoenix has also been dubbed the kidnapping capital of the U.S. amid a surge of extortion-related

abductions tied to drugs and human smuggling. The city has averaged about a kidnapping a day in recent years – some resulting in torture and death. Victims’ legs have been burned with irons, their arms have been tied to the ceiling, their fingers broken with bricks.

The anger over immigration-related violence reached a boiling point in late March when a popular cattle rancher named Rob Krentz was gunned down along with his dog on his property near the border. With authorities suspecting an illegal immigrant, politicians seized on the killing to argue that border security is dangerously weak.

There has long been strong public support in Arizona for a crackdown.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The only man to admit shooting Malcolm X was freed on parole Tuesday, 45 years after he assassinated the civil rights leader.

Thomas Hagan, the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing, was freed from a Manhattan prison where he spent two days per week under a work-release program, state Department of Correctional Services spokeswoman Linda Foglia said.

Hagan, 69, has said he was one of three gunmen who shot Malcolm X as he began a speech at Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom on Feb. 21, 1965. But Hagan has said the two men convicted with him were not involved.

They maintained their innocence and were paroled in the 1980s. No one else has ever been charged.

The assassins gunned down Malcolm X out of anger at his split with the leadership of the Nation of Islam, the black Mus-

lim movement for which he had once served as chief spokesman, Hagan said, who was then known as Talmadge X Hayer.

He has repeatedly expressed regret for his role in the assassination, which he described in a 2008 court filing as the deed of a young man who “acted out of rage on impulse and loyalty” to religious leaders.

“I’ve had a lot of time, a heck of a lot of time, to think about it,” Hagan told a parole board last month, according to a transcript of the interview.

“I understand a lot better the dynamics of movements and what can happen inside movements, and conflicts that can come up, but I have deep regrets about my participation in that,” Hagan said, adding that he had earned a master’s degree in sociology since his conviction.

The board granted Hagan’s parole request on his 17th try.

He was initially scheduled for

release Wednesday, but the date was moved up because his paperwork was completed, Foglia said.

Hagan declined to comment Tuesday afternoon.

“I really haven’t had any time to gather my thoughts on anything,” he said.

The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, an organization founded by the civil rights leader’s late widow, hasn’t taken a position on Hagan’s parole, board chairman Zead Ramadan said.

“We just don’t think it’s ours to decide the fate of this man. We allowed the laws of this nation to develop that,” Ramadan said.

But another group, the Malcolm X Commemoration Committee, decried Hagan’s parole at a press conference earlier this month. The organization holds essay contests and other events in his memory.

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WVU, community can benefit from e-recycling The West Virginia University and Morgantown communities should take advantage of further recycling opportunities in the city.

WVU recently held an electronics recycling event, giving those with broken and worn electronics somewhere to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way.

Morgantown is also offering its own, free-to-use electronics recycling event Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gladesville Community Association Building on Donley Street.

Barbara Angeletti, recycling

coordinator for WVU Facilities Management, said the University collected everything from answering machines to DVD players.

Though numbers are not yet official, Angeletti said she has heard the group recycled an estimated 18 tons of electronics materials.

Products like computers, cell phones and keyboards require special recycling because of their often toxic components, such as lead and mercury, that must be removed before being disposal.

“Otherwise, these toxins leach

into the ground at the point of disposal and contaminate the disposal area,” Angeletti said.

The WVU and Morgantown recycling opportunities make sense for anyone wishing to get rid of those dust-collecting boxes in the corner of the room.

As technology gets less expensive, it’s not uncommon to stockpile unwanted and unused electronics to gather dust in attics, under beds and tucked away in closets.

These events help ease the hassle of having to dispose of them by doing it in a sustain-

able way.

“It is also illegal to put these items in the trash,” Angeletti said.

Of course, if your electronics still work – such as perfectly functioning televisions and computer monitors – you can also consider donating them to the less fortunate through local charity organizations, such as the Salvation Army or Goodwill.

These donations are often tax deductible, providing an incentive for the effort.

The free recycling event also makes sense for college students

moving out of cramped dorms or apartment buildings.

Instead of throwing TVs and other items into the dumpsters, take a few minutes to dispose of the items responsibly.

The WVU community already recycles a large amount of material through the multicolored plastic containers around campus.

Now, we should take advantage of these other avenues to help rid ourselves of old technology sitting dormant and gathering dust.

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Congress should fight campaign finance reform ruling CHARLES CORRA COLUMNIST

The Supreme Court of the United States dropped a proverbial bombshell Jan. 21 in the landmark decision regarding the case of Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission.

The case broached the issue of political spending by corporations in candidate elections.

The court ruled the federal government couldn’t limit corporate funding in elections due to First Amendment rights.

This sacrifices First Amendment rights of the average citizen, whose voice through contributions will be stifled by interest groups and large corporations.

Sens. John McCain and Russ

Feingold must have been pretty hotheaded after this blow to their political egos. Both senators spent nearly eight years pushing campaign finance reform, which would prohibit the very thing the Supreme Court ruled in favor of.

This Supreme Court ruling shot down many crucial provisions of the McCain-Feingold Act, which was (primarily) put in place to limit corporate involvement in campaigns and severely reduce soft money contributions.

Recently, the case has become a hot-button issue once again. Congress has recently announced its intent to challenge the Supreme Court ruling in order to restore fairness in the election process.

As it stands, special interests will reign supreme in federal elections. Companies and

unions can spend unlimited amounts of money on political candidates seeking office.

This would be a bold and difficult stand made by Congress.

Campaign finance reform, in any essence, has been an incredibly controversial issue in American politics.

The McCain-Feingold Act was the first to amend the Federal Election Act of 1971 and was passed in 2002. It took nearly eight years for some form of McCain-Feingold to pass, and it created a bitter divide in Congress.

The act faced significant action in the Supreme Court, with McConnell vs. Federal Elections Commission seeking to challenge the constitutionality of the act.

Even the case itself, Citizens United vs. FEC, continued for nearly a year before a decision

was made.

Public opinion is overwhelmingly negative. A Washington Post poll taken after the ruling in February showed 80 percent of respondents were opposed, with 65 percent of poll-takers being “strongly opposed” to the ruling.

There isn’t even much of a partisan divide when it comes to opposition of this ruling.

Bipartisan opposition continues, and Congressional Democrats have a lot on their collective plates when they take on this decision. Proposed legislation would by no means fully negate the decision made by the Supreme Court.

The crux of the bill would require greater transparency from corporations, unions and other entities who finance political advertising, while limiting the participation of non-domestic com-

panies in U.S. elections.

Other facets of the bill include executives or group leaders to put their names on the ads they fund, much like McCain-Feingold’s “Stand by your ad” provision, which required candidates to identify themselves in their ads to curtail issue advertising.

Thus, we could see Exxon Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson say, “I approve this message” when Exxon places an ad stumping for Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

With the majority of the public opposing Citizens United vs.

FEC, action by Congress on the decisions power is obligatory.

With this Supreme Court ruling, the big corporations and powerful unions were given too much power to influence U.S. elections.

The First Amendment rights

of corporations and unions were supposedly increased, while the average citizens were tossed to the curb.

The Supreme Court forgot, on the day the 5-4 decision was made, that it is the people who cast votes in elections, not the corporate entities.

Democracy isn’t fulfilled with strangleholds on elections by corporations.

Expressing the desire to limit Wall Street’s influence in Washington while allowing this court decision to stand is almost hypocritical.

This issue isn’t a Democratic or a Republican issue, nor is it even a conservative or liberal issue. This is an issue of our political system and the politicians that comprise it being corporately-owned – more so than they already are.

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Arizona immigration legislation necessary to protect US sovereignty JOSH PHILLIPS WIRE THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIAN COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill into law Friday that requires local police to determine if a person is in America legally.

Those who support it, including myself, understand the necessity to fight illegal immigration. Those who criticize it expect racial profiling to be the main method by which it’s implemented.

Protestors of the bill do not seem to value American sovereignty.

Instead, they value an idealistic, economically infeasible plan that opens the borders and excuses certain people from the constraints of the law.

In 2008, the Pew Research Center estimated that 55 percent of Mexican immigrants are here illegally, and that out of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants, 59 percent are Mexican. And in a similar study conducted in 2008, the Pew Research Center found that about 30 percent of Arizona’s population is Hispanic.

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Apparently, we are a nation that can violently invade a country, practically at our very antipodes, but are unable to repel a civil invasion comprised mainly of Mexicans.

The Center for Immigration Studies estimated that in 2002 illegal households generated a net deficit of more than $10 billion in the U.S., and granting amnesty to illegals would drive this deficit up to $29 billion.

Legal citizens are paying the way for millions of illegals to get an education and free health care (e.g. the emergency room at your local hospital), and we’re worried about offending them with “racial profiling” or about stepping on the toes of criminals?

If we had 7 million illegal Canadians here, I’d say we should target anybody who pronounces “about” as “aboot” or ends all questions with “eh?” But we don’t have 7 million illegal Canadians.

We have 7 million illegal Mexicans. Logic dictates we should target the Spanish-speaking population, accusations of “racial profiling” be damned.

The argument from open-borders supporters is that illegal immigrants “are people, too” and that “there is nothing criminal

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Supporters of Arizona’s new immigration reform rally outside the Arizona Capitol prior to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signing the controversial bill into law Friday in Phoenix. The measure makes it a crime to be in the Arizona illegally and requires local law enforcement to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they are in the country illegally. about wanting to have a better statements, but they are merely lackluster appeals to emotion. life.”

I agree with both of these The rights of illegals were

granted by their country of origin, not the United States, so the first statement is toast.

The latter quietly ignores the distinction between “desire” to have a better life and “criminal action” to acquire a better life.

If we were to follow the logic of those who support border dissolution, we would invariably require the admittance of anybody who wanted to reside in the U.S. If they so desire, we must transport the entire populace of Kenya into our borders.

To refuse them would inadvertently place preference over Mexicans, and that seems to be racial profiling – which, apparently, is a no-no.

Naturally, some of my opponents will utter the entirely predictable, conventional and asinine argument: “Your ancestors were immigrants, too.”

There are two problems with this “argument.”

First and foremost, this has absolutely no relevance to any current issues whatsoever. It is a blatant attack on my ancestors who entered this country legally.

Second, it is an evident attempt to redirect my efforts away from current issues. Too bad emotional appeals bounce off me like .22 rounds on an M1A1

main battle tank.

Arizona’s bill openly defies the federal government’s apathy toward illegal immigration without overstepping any bounds.

Upon signing the bill, Brewer stated: “The new state misdemeanor crime of willful failure to complete or carry an alien registration document is adopted verbatim from the same offense found in federal statute.”

Still, ossified airheads like Al Sharpton, who made an egotistical proclamation of his own “accomplishments” while deriding the bill, are appealing to emotion and offering shoddy arguments against enforcing our borders.

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, in an attempt to rally anti-border supporters, was quoted as saying, “We’ll go to the state courts, and we’ll go to the federal courts, and we’ll go all the way to the Supreme Court. I promise you.”

I sure hope he lives up to this promise, because nothing would satisfy me more than to see him fail at every level of our judicial system.

In the end, arguments against tightening our immigration policies are devoid of any qualitative substance and instead appeal to irrational emotion.

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Butler named Senior of the Year Devine, Jones, Mazzulla, Hahn also receive DA Sports Awards Editor’s note: This is the second of But it was Butler who took the four in a series of DA Postseason team places it had never been beAwards that will run for the remain- fore. The senior led West Virginia der of the week. to its first-ever Big East Conference Championship along with the proBY BRIAN GAWTHROP gram’s first Final Four appearance since 1959.

ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR For his efforts, Butler was unanDa’Sean Butler’s historic career imously chosen as The Daily Athat West Virginia didn’t necessarily enaeum Senior of the Year, voted end as he had hoped. upon by the DA Sports staff.

The Newark, N.J., native ended Midway through the second half of the Mountaineers’ Final his time in Morgantown as the Four game against Duke, Butler third-leading scorer in the prosuffered a torn ACL and multiple gram’s history, joining NBA greats bone bruises in his left knee.

Jerry West and Rod “Hot Rod” The injury ended Butler’s colle- Hundley as the only Mountaingiate career while ending WVU’s eers to eclipse the 2,000-point scorhistory-making season. ing mark. Butler also exits in the

top 20 in career assists, rebounds, 3-pointers made, games played, minutes played and steals.

Butler was selected to the second-team all-America squad and first-team all-Big East Conference.

He was also named the Big East Championship Most Outstanding Player, for it was him who hit a game-winning circus shot with 4.2 seconds in the title game against Georgetown to clinch the win, just two days after he knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer against Cincinnati in the opening round.

His performances in New York City were only two of his six gamewinning shots on the season.

Runners up:

2) Carolyn Blank, women’s soccer 3) Clara Grandt, track and cross country JUNIOR OF THE YEAR In his first season with the eyes solely on Noel Devine, the junior surely didn’t disappoint.

Devine finished with his best season in 2009, finishing 17th in the country in rushing with 1,297 yards for his second-straight 1,000plus yard season en route to being unanimously chosen to the all-Big East first team.

The WVU football standout

see DA AWARDS on PAGE 7

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Former WVU men’s basketball player Da’Sean Butler celebrates winning the Mountaineers’ first Big East Conference Tournament title by cutting down the net in New York in March.

Twigg steps up as WVU downs Dukes, 16-6

SPRING FOOTBALL

BY MATTHEW PEASLEE SPORTS WRITER

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WVU safety Robert Sands tackles a Florida State skill player during the 2010 Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Mountaineers lost the game 33-21, but Sands led the team in tackles.

Sands works harder for a stronger junior season

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Robert Sands stands out.

It might be because he’s 6-foot-5. It might be his long locks.

It might be because of his ability to stick a wide receiver with a punishing blow. It might be because of his ball hawking mentality.

Whatever the reason, West Virginia’s to-be junior standout safety is ready to be the center of what is expected to be a strong defense.

“I always lead by example,” Sands said.

Sands has become even more of a vocal leader this spring. It is noticeable even at just a glance.

He is the leader in the secondary and has been helping players like to-be sophomore Terence Garvin and freshman Darwin Cook get acclimated to their new roles.

“I just need to back up what I say,” Sands said. “You can’t sit up there and tell one person something to do and then not do it yourself.”

The Mountaineers are going to need Sands to be even better this season than he was last year.

He was more than good in his sophomore season, however.

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Check out what happened at Tuesday’s 6 a.m. football practice on page 8 The Florida native saw action on more than 650 plays and registered a fifth-leading 65 tackles, 37 of which were solo. In addition, he had a team leading five interceptions with the realistic opportunity to have nearly 10 throughout the season. He had eight pass breakups as well.

“If I did something last year, I just want to do it better this year,” Sands said. “Instead of five interceptions, I’m going to try to have six. Instead of eight pass breakups, I’m going to try to get nine.”

Sands heated up as the 2009 season ended. In the final three games of the season, Sands had a combined 27 tackles (an average of nine per game).

He was at the top of his game in the team’s final game of the 2009 season – the Gator Bowl against Florida State. In the Mountaineers’ 33-21 loss to the Seminoles, Sands was the bright spot. He recorded a team-high and careerhigh 13 tackles including a slew of

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Putting up double-digit runs made Greg Van Zant crack a smile.

But it was the Mountaineers’ starting pitching that sent the West Virginia head baseball coach home satisfied.

WVU (18-23) received 20 hits, including seven for extra bases, and freshman Michael Twigg threw five strong innings to help WVU take a 16-6 victory over Duquesne (8-34) Tuesday at Hawley Field.

“I am so pleased with the way Mike pitched tonight,” Van Zant said. “He looked strong and definitely turned some heads.”

Twigg, in just his fourth collegiate start, looked the strongest he has all year. After starting off slightly erratic, the Berkeley Springs, W.Va., native settled down and ended his five-inning stint having allowed just three hits.

The victory was the Mountaineer’s first at Hawley Field since March 21.

“It is nice to get that win at home,” Twigg said.

Andy Berry relieved Twigg in the top of the sixth, pitched three innings and gave up just one run,

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Teammates celebrate with WVU’s Justin McDavid after the junior’s three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning, helping the Mountaineers claim a 16-6 win over Duquesne Tuesday. which was attributed to Twigg. “(Twigg) put us in a position that we haven’t been in for a while,” Van Zant said. “He was reliable today. If he hadn’t run out of gas there at the end, we would have let him thrown more.”

Each Mountaineer batter reached base safely in the game, including catcher Kevin Griffin who ended 4-for-6 with four runs

scored to lead the team.

Griffin helped WVU strike early in the first inning, singling and eventually scoring on a sacrifice from center fielder Mark Dvorznak.

Duquesne starting pitcher Jim Devine retired the first two batters with ease in the third inning.

From there, however, Devine was shaky.

WVU designated hitter Jeremy Gum began a two-out rally with a single before Griffin followed with a double.

Chris Rasky’s single score drove home both before touching home himself on a Colin Durborow double.

“The hits just kept coming,”

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FEATURE OF THE DAY PSYCHOLOGY CAPSTONE POSTER SESSION will be held

from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Gold Ballroom of the Mountainlair.

Seventy-six senior psychology majors will be presenting their findings in various fields of psychological study.

April 29 RESCARE will be hosting a recruitment table in the commons area of Mountainlair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for jobs in the human service field. For more information, visit www.studentjobs.wvu.edu.

Every Wednesday WVU FIRST BOOK ADVISORY BOARD meets at 7 p.m. in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair. Students and faculty are welcome to attend and get involved with First Book and the WVU Advisory Board. For more information, e-mail wvu@firstbook.org.

CYCLING CLUB meets at 8 p.m. in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair.

For more information, visit www.

WVUcycling.com.

THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Room 408 of Clark Hall. The lab will not be open on University holidays or during the last week of classes.

THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSO CIATION meets at 7:30 p.m. at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. For more information, stop by the SGA or SOS offices in the Mountainlair.

WVU ULTIMATE CLUB/TEAM meets at 5 p.m. at the WVU Intramural Fields and is always looking for new participants. Experience playing ultimate frisbee isn’t necessary. For more information, e-mail Zach at wvultimate@ yahoo.com or visit www.sugit.org.

WVUACLU meets at 6 p.m. in the Monongalia Room of the Mountainlair.

TAI CHI is taught from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Other class times are available. For more information, call 304319-0581.

CATHOLICS ON CAMPUS meets at 8 p.m. at 1481 University Ave. For more information, call 304-296-8231.

FREE ARABIC/ISLAM CLASSES are offered in the Mountain Room of the Mountainlair from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sohail at schaudhr@mix.wvu.edu.

ESL CONVERSATION TABLE will meet at 6 p.m. at the Blue Moose Cafe. All nationalities are welcome. The table is sponsored by Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, a member of the United Way family. For more information on Literacy Volunteers, contact Jan at 304-296-3400 or mclv2@ comcast.net.

WVU FENCING CLUB will host advanced fencing practice from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Stansbury Hall Gym. For more information, e-mail wvufencing@gmail.com or visit www.encingclub.studentorgs.wvu.edu.

AIKIDO BEGINNERS CLASS will be held at 6 p.m. at 160 Fayette St. Student rates are available. For more information, e-mail. var3@cdc.gov.

STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY will meet at 6 p.m. in the Kanawha Room of the Mountainlair. For more information, e-mail ssdp.wvu@ gmail.com.

Continual GOLF CLUB meets regularly. Golfers of any skill level are invited to join.

Club activities include competitions

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MOTOWNPOETS is looking for poets who are interested in practicing and sharing poetry with others on an online forum. For more information, visit www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ motownpoetry.

MON GENERAL HOSPITAL needs volunteers for the information desk, preadmission 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.

CHRISTIAN HELP needs volunteers to help with the daily operations of six programs: a free clothing store, food pantry, emergency financial assistance, Women’s Career Clothing Closet, Working Man’s Closet and the Furniture Exchange. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jessica at 304-296-0221 or chi_vc@adelphia.net.

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 John Sonnenday at 304-985-0021.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING SER VICES are provided for free by the Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. A walk-in clinic is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Services include educational, career, individual, couples and group counseling. Please visit www.well.wvu.edu to find out more information.

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, a local outreach organization, needs volunteers for daily programs and special events. For more information or to volunteer, contact Adrienne Hines at vc_srsh@hotmail.com or 304-599-5020.

ANIMAL FRIENDS needs foster families for abandoned animals before they find their permanent families. If you or anyone you know can help, call 304-290-4PET. LUTHERAN STUDENT MOVEMENT meets regularly at the Lutheran Campus Chapel directly across the street from the Downtown Library Complex. Anyone is welcome to attend the events. For more information, e-mail Rebecca at lsm@lutheranmountaineer.org or visit www.lutheranmountaineer.org and follow the links to the LSM website.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN needs volunteers. WIC provides education, supplemental foods and immunizations for pregnant women and children under 5 years of age.

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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.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, a United Way agency, is looking for volunteers to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters in its one-on-one communitybased and school-based mentoring programs. Community-based mentors pick up a child at his or her home and do activities the two of them choose together on a weekly basis. Schoolbased mentors meet with a child at an area elementary school during the after-school program for one hour, one day per week for homework help and hanging out. To volunteer, contact Sylvia at 304-983-2383, ext. 104 or email 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. Although the hospital cafeteria is only steps away, guests enjoy a home-cooked or restaurant-donated meal. People may, individually or as a group, provide the food, serve and clean up on a regular basis or as a one-time event. 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 ASSIS TANCE PROGRAM is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the number of unwanted cats and dogs by encouraging and supporting spay/neuter. They are looking for new members and friends to help by donating their time, talents and fundraising skills. For more information, contact M-SNAP at 304985-0123.

INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOW SHIP 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.ed.

LUCKY’S ATTIC THRIFT SHOPPE is looking for volunteers to work in the Mountaineer Mall. All proceeds will benefit Animal Friends, a no-kill animal shelter. Donations are also welcome. For more information, call 304291-5825.

KALEIDOSCOPE, an afterschool program, is dedicated to providing a safe and educational environment for children afterschool.The program provides homework help and enrichment classes. The program runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested volunteers should email matt.wood07@gmail.com or call 304-291-9288.

HOROSCOPES

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, you often feel as if you are being pulled between two very different situations, people or issues.

Instead of seeing life through opposite polarities, see how they both might be right at the same time. In this type of thinking, solutions can be found. Your popularity peaks. If you are attached, you don’t want to make your sweetie jealous. If you are single, decide what you want from a relationship; then, as you date, you will recognize the right person. SCORPIO can be quite challenging.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) ★★★ You are willing to look at your thinking and perhaps see where you might have missed an idea or step. The Full Moon challenges your organization and communication. Clearly, a sudden insight allows great flexibility, but continue to say “no” to risking. Tonight: Go along with a partner’s suggestion.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) ★★★★★ You might feel pulled between two situations. How you handle someone and the choices you make could be changed by what you see. The person you thought you knew could,

indeed, be very different.

Avoid a hassle on the home front. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) ★★★ An easy pace works well and allows you to incorporate a lot of your thoughts.

The problem might be how demanding those in your daily life could be. A partner or associate wants what he or she wants now! Tonight: Keep your priorities.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) ★★★★★ Where others might feel frayed on this Full Moon, you seem to juggle different concerns with skill. A partner or close friend sees a situation very differently. Just don’t go overboard, if possible. Tonight: Let your hair down.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) ★★★ You feel pressured.

Certainly quite a few concerns come in your direction. None of them might be connected, but on some level, they all interfere with each other. Stay mellow and sure of yourself.

Tonight: Vanish home.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) ★★★★★ You easily could be on overload. Sometimes others want so much from

you that you cannot meet the demand. In a sense, you are juggling too many concerns. Prioritize or find a system to prioritize, and you will feel better. Tonight: Visit with several friends, in person or on the phone.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) ★★★ Just when you thought everything was under control, you discover otherwise.

Don’t go overboard emotionally, financially or in any other way. This period will pass if you give yourself time and space. Tonight: Touch base with a friend who can be fiery sometimes.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) ★★★★★ The Full Moon in your sign highlights you.

Even if you could handle all the requests and demands, you might want to flee or do something different. Why not?

Sometimes being too responsible isn’t good for the soul.

Tonight: You can have it all!

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) ★★★ Take your time and avoid getting involved in others’ issues, if possible. You could be overwhelmed by news from a distance. Nothing is as bad or as difficult as it seems. Follow your intuition.

Tonight: Do your thing.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) ★★★★★ Emphasize your goals. Don’t lose sight of them in the present atmosphere, where friends could be surprising you and a child or new romance could be making his or her presence known. Speak to the person near and dear to your heart. He or she needs to honor your desires. Tonight: Surrounded by people.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) ★★★ Pressure builds.

Though you are willing to be responsible, you might feel that you have too much on your plate. A domestic matter makes demands while another person also needs you.

This, too, will pass. Tonight: Handle work first.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) ★★★★ Where others react, you detach and see what you need to do. Fortunately, you have the energy to handle a brewing issue. Be careful with machinery, as there could be a problem. Focus on one issue at a time. Tonight: Relax to a movie or music.

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5 Penn. crosser 9“This is for real!”

15 Composer Schifrin 16 Noah of“ER” 17 Singer Morissette 18 Response to comic Anderson’s“What’s for dinner?”?

20 Forceful, as an argument 21 Response to Spanish tenor Kraus’s“What’s for dinner?”?

23 1861-’89 territory 25 MFA, for one 26 Oater okay 27 Get ready 29 Bighorn sheep, at times 33 What’s up?

34 Like machine-stamped mail 37 Response to Revolutionary Arnold’s“What’s for breakfast?”?

42 Most proximate 43 Cold and wet 46 Flute relative 49 Leather source 53 Tokyo, once 54 Sitter’s handful 57 Sly 58 Response to actress Bracco’s“What’s for brunch?”?

63 Dump 64 Response to jazzman Peterson’s“What’s for dinner?”?

67“Eventually ...”

68 Nastase of tennis 69 Maestro Klemperer

70 They’re sometimes worn under helmets 71 Building extensions 72 1966 Jerry Herman musical Down 1 Beehive St. capital 2 Old Mideast org.

3 Mark of shame 4 Change positions often 5 Like many garages 6 Stooges’laugh 7 Practiced, as a trade 8 New Hampshire college town 9 Table salt, to a chemist 10 Swedish statesman __ Palme 11 Five-time NHL scoring leader Jaromir 12 Cyclops feature 13 More considerate 14 Prevents, legally 19 __ fire under 22 Accept 23 Infielders’stats 24 Indy’s pursuit 28 Involve, as in conflict 30 Dull finish?

31“Something tells __ goofed” 32 CLX x X 35 Wide shoe spec 36 Heavy wts.

38 Health food co.

39 Former GM division 40 Actor Mineo 41 Possibly lucrative track bet 44 Do something 45“Give me a reason”

46 Ahab’s whaler 47“Don’t ask me!”

48 Menacing snake 50 Libra symbol 51 Small band 52 Kidnapper’s demand 55 Dinner companion?

56 Head & Shoulders rival 59 Musical finale 60 Den __, Netherlands 61 Nestle ice cream brand 62 Track fence 65 PIN requester 66 Fish delicacy

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Record-breaking Gyorko eyes MLB

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West Virginia shortstop Jedd Gyorko takes a swing at a pitch during a game against Towson earlier this month.

West Virginia’s junior shortstop unsure of his future at this point

BY BEN GAUGHAN SPORTS WRITER

West Virginia junior shortstop Jedd Gyorko has yet to decide whether he will forego his senior season and enter this year’s Major League Baseball draft.

By the time he’s ready, he could be known as arguably one of the best players to ever come out of WVU. “I’ve been playing since I could walk,” Gyorko said. “Since I was 3 years old, (baseball) has always been a part of me.”

Since then, the Morgantown native has never looked back, breaking records throughout high school and continuing his success at West Virginia.

Senior relief pitcher Andy Altemus has played with Gyorko since he was 16 years old, starting with the Morgantown American Legion Post 2 team where the pair helped Post 2 win two state championships in 2004 and 2007.

Gyorko and Altemus reunited in 2009 when Altemus transferred to WVU from Potomac State Junior College.

“He’s always a great teammate,” Altemus said. “He does what he’s supposed to do. We never have any problems with him, and he produces all the time. He’s pretty much the backbone of the team.”

Gyorko has been one of WVU’s most prolific hitters in the school’s history.

He boasted a .409 average with eight home runs and 63 RBI, while leading the team with 95 base hits as a freshman.

Those numbers gave him the Big East Conference Rookie of the Year Award, but he didn’t do it without a hardworking attitude.

“The team and coaches put me through what it would be like (to play in the majors),” Gyorko said. “It’s tough work, and that’s what WVU has shown me, to put in the hard work to get better.

That’s what I’ve done since I’ve been here. I’ve always put in the hard work to get better.”

In their second season, many athletes fall into the trap of the infamous “sophomore slump.”

Not Gyorko. He only got better.

He lifted his average to .421, with 96 hits, 74 runs, 58 RBI, and eight home runs while hitting a school-record 28 doubles, second in all of college baseball.

Gyorko was one of five players named as a finalist for the Brooks Wallace Award, given annually to the best shortstop in the country.

“He has definitely improved since he got here, because he works hard,” said WVU head coach Greg Van Zant. “He has a very thorough understanding of

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bone-jarring stops against Florida State’s skill players.

“His potential is boundless,” said former WVU linebacker Reed Williams after the Gator Bowl. “I told him after the game today that it’s just the beginning for him.

“He has a lot of talent, and I’m excited to see what he can do with it over the next couple years. He’s just got to keep working at it.”

To get better, Sands is watching extra film. He would like to improve the amount of time it takes for him to break on the ball. He said the best way to do that is to watch enough film to be able to recognize the opponents’ offense.

“I process so much, and I see it on film,” Sands said. “I can react, I don’t have to think about it.”

WVU head coach Bill Stewart likes the potential he sees in his safeties, particularly Sands and fellow veteran starter Sidney Glover.

“I am so excited about our safeties,” Stewart said. “I see Robert Sands and Sidney Glover doing a really good job. This is the best our safeties have looked since the Ryan Mundy, Eric Wicks days.”

Van Zant said. “We were the favorites tonight, so we knew we had to win, because we are supposed to. But we needed all those runs that we put up.”

The Mountaineers added six runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by Jedd Gyorko’s 14th home run of the season and 30th of his career, tying him for fifth all-time in Mountaineer history.

Four batters after Gyorko went yard, first baseman Justin McDavid followed suit, extending his hitting streak to 17 games with his second home run of the year, a three-run opposite field

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the game, he’s a hard worker and intelligent. He’s got a lot of positive attributes.”

Gyorko is still trying to concentrate on getting this year’s team to the postseason.

With a team that has had to constantly come from behind as it has frequently struggled to score runs and get opposing hitters out, Gyorko has done all in his power to produce for his team.

This year, Gyorko is hitting .357, with a career-high 13 home runs and leads the team with 45 RBI. In Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh, Gyorko climbed the record books once again as his single in the sixth inning tied him for third place on the school’s career base hits list with 251.

“He’s got a chance to be very successful,” Van Zant said. “He’s such a good competitor, he’s got a lot of ability, and he’s strong.

I think he’ll do very well (at the next level).”

The MLB Draft is not until June, so whether he goes or not, Gyorko still has time to continue to make a name for himself in the Old Gold and Blue.

“We all hope that he gets to be a high draft pick and makes a name for himself, our program and the city of Morgantown,” Altemus said. benjamin.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu

blast over the left field wall.

DU picked up its first run of the contest in the fifth inning, taking advantage of three straight Twigg walks with an Andrew Heck sacrifice fly. Duquesne scored again in the sixth inning with a home run off the bat of Mark Tracy, son of Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy.

The Mountaineers added insurance runs late, plating three in the sixth and three in the eighth to put the game out of reach.

Gum and Buckner each finished with three-hit games and combined for five runs scored.

The marathon game lasted three hours and 30 minutes. matthew.peaslee@mail.wvu.edu

DA AWARDS Continued from PAGE 5 accounted for 19 plays of at least 20 yards and seven plays of 50 yards or more including an 88yard touchdown run against No. 7 Pittsburgh and a 71-yard touchdown run on the road at Auburn.

Devine was among the nation’s leaders in rushing yards for the majority of the season. His career-high 220-yard performance against Colorado didn’t hurt. He finished with seven games of at least 100 yards including a 168yard showing in the Gator Bowl.

Devine scored three touchdowns in the losing effort at Auburn but scored a game-winning 52-yard touchdown to defeat Connecticut Oct. 24.

The North Fort Myers, Fla., native chose to return to Morgantown for his final year in the Old Gold and Blue where he could finish inside the top five in the school’s history in rush yards, touchdowns, rush attempts and all-purpose yards.

He is currently fifth all-time in rush yards (3,381) and fourth in all-purpose yardage (4,507).

2) Jedd Gyorko, baseball 3) Amy Bieski, gymnastics SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR At times, it seemed as if Kevin Jones had been around college basketball much longer than just one year.

The West Virginia forward played like a veteran for the Mountaineers during the 2009-10 season, scoring 13.5 points per game and collected 7.2 rebounds per game to help WVU to one of its most successful seasons in school history.

Jones’ scoring total was second on the team only to senior Da’Sean Butler, while his rebounding average trailed team-leader Devin Ebanks’ 8.1 mark.

With added weight from an offseason in the weight room and a year of guidance from WVU head coach Bob Huggins under his belt, Jones went from being the seventh man to catching the eyes of NBA scouts. The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native more than doubled his point and rebounding marks from his freshman season to help lead the Mountaineers to a record-setting season.

Jones was one of three players to start all 38 games for WVU this season and reached double-figure

scoring in all of the Mountaineers’ postseason contests with the exception of the team’s loss to Duke in the Final Four. The sophomore finished the season with five double-doubles and was named to the all-Big East Tournament team as well as the East Regional Tournament team.

2) Robert Sands, football 3) Colin Johnston, wrestling COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins was already making plans for Joe Mazzulla to join the WVU soccer team.

At one time, it appeared Mazzulla wasn’t going to be able to play basketball again.

The Johnston, R.I., native suffered what could have been a career-ending injury against Mississippi early in the 2009 season in which he fractured the growth plate in his shooting shoulder.

Huggins said doctors told him no basketball player had ever returned to play from the surgery, and as time went on, it looked as if Mazzulla wouldn’t either.

The junior redshirted the remainder of the season and struggled to get back to form early in 2010. He was unable to shoot and was forced to attempt free throws with his right hand.

In overtime, however, Mazzulla progressed and eventually peaked at the right time. His reemergence began in the Big East Tournament against Notre Dame where he scored eight points. In the remainder of the postseason, he nearly doubled his season point total with 46 postseason points.

That number includes what could have been Mazzulla’s best career performance when he scored a career-high 17 points and hit his first 3-pointer of the year as the Mountaineers’ upset No. 1-seed Kentucky to advance to the Final Four.

2) Reed Williams, football 3) Korinne Campbell, women’s basketball ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR By his intimidating look and trademarked black turtleneck, West Virginia men’s basketball assistant coach Billy Hahn is hard to overlook.

He has helped the Mountaineers become that way, as well.

Hahn helped head coach Bob

FINAL VOTING

1st-place votes in parentheses

Senior of the Year 1. Da’Sean Butler (13) 2. Carolyn Blank 3. Clara Grandt 4.Chelsi Tabor 5. Marie Louise-Asselin 6. Keri Bland

39 18 7 6 5 4

Junior of the Year 1. Noel Devine (9) 2. Jedd Gyorko (1) 3. Amy Bieski (2) 4. Korinne Campbell 5. Brandon Williamson 6. Megan Mischler 7. Nicco Campriani (1) 8. Chelsea Carrier

30 18 10 8 4 3 3 2

Sophomore of the Year 1. Kevin Jones (8) 2. Robert Sands (3) 3. Colin Johnston (1) 4. Devin Ebanks (1) 5. Nicole Roach 6. Blake Miller

34 21 10 7 3 3

Comeback Player of the Year 1. Joe Mazzulla (13) 38 2. Reed Williams 24 3. Korinne Campbell 23 Assistant Coach of the Year 1. Billy Hahn (5) 2. Jason Butts (4) 3. Larry Harrison (2) 4. Chris Beatty (1) 5. George Porcha (1)

25 19 13 12 9

Huggins to a 31-7 season that included the program’s first Big East Championship and WVU’s second Final Four appearance in school history.

The 33-year coaching veteran narrowly beat out gymnastics’ Jason Butts and fellow men’s basketball assistant Larry Harrison.

The former Maryland assistant and La Salle head coach came with Huggins to West Virginia prior to the 2007 season.

Since, the duo has combined for an 80-30 record.

“It’s much easier to play for a guy when you respect him and you have love for him,” Mazzulla said of Hahn. “Every time you go out on the floor, you don’t want to let him down because of how much you care about him and how much you know he cares for his players.”

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Mountaineers holds final early morning practice

BY TONY DOBIES SPORTS EDITOR

West Virginia set its alarm bright and early Tuesday for its final 6 a.m. practice of the spring.

Head football coach Bill Stewart implemented the early morning practices after struggling to come out quickly against opponents in noon start times during games in 2008.

This is the second year the Mountaineers have used this type of practice.

WVU worked in shells at the Caperton Indoor Facility Tuesday.

After position drills for the first hour and a half of practice, the team worked a “skeleton compete” drill for the remainder.

The Mountaineers finished practice 15 minutes early.

During pass skeleton, projected starting quarterback Geno Smith shined. He passed for four touchdowns in 30 minutes despite a slew of dropped passes from receivers and running backs.

Smith started the drills with a 9-yard touchdown pass to receiver Stedman Bailey. In the

next series, Smith found tight end Chris Snook for a 15-yard touchdown. Snook caught three-straight passes before the touchdown.

Smith found receiver Jock Sanders on the next drive for a 5-yard touchdown. On the final scoring drive, Smith connected with receiver Reggie Rembert for an 18-yard score.

Rembert took advantage of multiple receivers being out with injuries. He caught two long passes during the practice.

Tight ends also had success during the drill, catching at least seven passes.

PRACTICE NOTES: Stewart left practice nearly an hour after it began and did not speak to the team after practice. Director of Football Communications Mike Montoro said Stewart had a meeting scheduled at 8 a.m.

Instead, Director of Football Operations Mike Kerin gave the team a quick talk, including the team’s schedule for Wednesday.

Third-string quarterback Josh DePasquale wore a red jersey and worked out strictly on a stationary bike Tuesday. He

suffered a dislocated shoulder Saturday during the “Victory Drill.”

Others in red were wide receiver Andrew Goldblaugh, who suffered a concussion after a big hit by cornerback Brandon Hogan during the “Victory Drill” Saturday, wide receiver Ryan Nehlen, defensive tackle Scooter Berry and tight end Soraya Ogebar.

Players in green jerseys were Smith, kicker Tyler Bitancurt, cornerback Benji Powers, linebacker Branko Busick, receiver Bradley Starks, linebacker J.T. Thomas and receiver J.D. Woods.

The team started practice with special teams. Instead of normal field goal work, the Mountaineers ran the “NASCAR” drill in which the field goal unit runs onto the field following a third-down play by the offense.

WVU added another word to that moniker Tuesday – calling the drill “NASCAR Alert.”

To presumably help wake up the team, Stewart made the unit recite the name after each play call. anthony.dobies@mail.wvu.edu

ESPN sets record with draft coverage NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL draft has become such a popular television event that the first round on ESPN seemed to steal viewers from some of the biggest networks’ Thursday shows.

An estimated 7.3 million watched the draft Thursday, its ratings up 23 percent from 2009, the Nielsen Co. said. ESPN’s three days of draft coverage, two of them in prime time, drew the biggest audience this event has ever received.

Meanwhile, CBS’ “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” had the

third-smallest audience in the show’s history. NBC’s “Community” and “Marriage Ref” had series lows, and “The Office” had its smallest audience since moving to Thursdays in 2006, Nielsen said.

The first night of “America: The Story of Us” on History on Sunday grabbed 5.7 million viewers, Nielsen said. That’s second only to an episode of “Pawn Stars” for the most-watched show in the cable network’s history.

Once a proven performer, the “Hallmark Hall of Fame” movie

on CBS was a disappointment Sunday. The movie “Love is Not Enough” barely had 7 million viewers. The premiere of ABC’s “Romantically Challenged” comedy had a strong audience for its premiere, ranking No. 15 in the ratings with 10.7 million viewers.

Despite some sagging numbers for “American Idol,” the emergence of “Glee” as a strong performer helped Fox win the week with an average primetime viewership of 9.2 million (5.4 rating, 9 share).

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West Virginia freshman Chris Springer races to a loose ball with a Pittsburgh player during the WVU lacrosse team’s 13-11 loss to the Panthers Friday at Milan Puskar Stadium.

Lacrosse falls at home to Pitt

BY BEN GAUGHAN SPORTS WRITER

The West Virginia club lacrosse team dropped its final game of the season to Pittsburgh 13-11 Friday night at Mountaineer Field.

The Mountaineers came into the contest with two-straight road wins against East Carolina and Wake Forest.

Had WVU won against Pitt, the team would have evened its season record and advanced to the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Conference Tournament.

WVU hasn’t beaten Pitt in fivestraight years, according to Mountaineer head coach Flip Green.

“I really thought this year would be the year we would beat them,” Green said. “We came really close, and we were tied up in the forth quarter.”

Pittsburgh held a 4-2 lead after the first quarter. The Panthers out shot the Mountaineers 11-4 in the quarter.

By halftime, WVU was down by

three, despite being out shot 15-6 in the second quarter and 26-10 overall.

The second half was a different story, however.

The Mountaineers scored four goals in the third quarter to Pitt’s two, although they were out shot again 12-9.

“We played hard, and we were pretty evenly matched with Pitt,” Green said. “The difference in the game was probably three or four ground balls. Had we won a few more, we would have probably won the game.”

In the final quarter, the Mountaineers out shot Pitt for the first time in a quarter, 11-6, and managed to tie the game at 11. But WVU would end up losing by two.

“It was a tight game, a good game to watch and a good game to coach,” Green said.

Although the Mountaineers came up on the losing end to finish the season, Green is excited when looking forward to next

year’s team.

“We had a really young team,” he said of this year’s roster.

“We’ve got some young guys that are going to be good leaders in the future.

“We’re finally at the point where we’re organized and in the position to be a good MCLA team.”

The future looks bright for the team, as Green expects to see strong players try out for the team next year.

Green said there has been more interest this year than ever and thinks there is a good chance he will have to hold tryouts and cut some players next fall.

The team can carry a maximum of 60 players on the roster and can travel with a maximum of 50.

“We have a lot of talented kids coming in, and I think we’re going to have as large a roster next year as we’ve ever had,” he said. benjamin.gaughan@mail.wvu.edu

Orlando Magic rest up, cool down in preparation for second-round series ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — First a sweep. Now some rest.

Dusting aside Charlotte has given the Orlando Magic some significant down time before their second-round series.

They’ll still have plenty to fix when they return to practice Thursday, starting with getting Dwight Howard out of his foultrouble funk.

They at least know one thing is certain.

“We’re going to be well rested,” Howard said, laughing. “Well, I’m going to be well rested.”

Orlando will face the winner of the Atlanta-Milwaukee series no earlier than Sunday.

That series is tied two games apiece, and if it goes seven games, the Magic won’t begin the

second round until next Tuesday – eight days between games.

A much bigger concern is their All-Star center finding his playoff poise.

About the only imprint Howard made in the first round was on his seat cushion, relegated to the bench in constant foul trouble.

He fouled out in the last two games, played only 105 minutes and committed 22 fouls in four games.

Howard’s hacking became so prevalent against the Bobcats that teammates even teased him with a new nickname.

No longer Superman, they simply referred to him as “Foul on You.” The Magic might not find that

so funny if the trend continues.

“It’s something I’ve never been through,” Howard said. “I never have been in a situation where I’ve had to sit out or things may not go my way.

“I think all this happens for a reason. So I am mad when it happens. But I go back home and I sit down and think about it, maybe (backup center) Marcin (Gortat) and those other guys need a chance to step up and see what playoff basketball is like.”

That was perhaps the only positive twist with Howard’s foul trouble.

The Magic flexed their playoff muscles with the NBA’s twotime defensive player of the year sidelined.

Crawford named Sixth Man of the Year ATLANTA (AP) — Accepting a backup role for the first time in his career, Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford was rewarded for his unselfishness Tuesday by being named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

Crawford won the award going away with 580 of a possible 610 points, including 110 out of 122 first-place votes. Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks finished second with 220 points and An-

derson Varejao of the Cleveland Cavaliers (126 points) finished third.

Crawford averaged 18 points a game in 31.1 minutes off the bench in his first season with Atlanta.

He shot 44.9 percent from the field to help the Hawks win 53 games and earn the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Hawks are the fourth NBA

team for Crawford, who finally made the playoffs for the first time in his 10th season.

“You have to check your ego at the door,” the 30-year-old said.

“It’s all about winning. You do what you’ve got to do.”

The Hawks already had a solid starting five in place last summer when they traded two little-used players, Acie Law and Speedy Claxton, to Golden State for Crawford.

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A new 32-foot rehearsal tower sits in front of the Marching Band’s practice field. The tower was a gift from WVU alumni Dan and Betsy Brown.

Marching Band receives $50,000 rehearsal tower

BY BRITTNI MCGUIRE A&E WRITER

The West Virginia University Marching Band received a $50,000 rehearsal tower as a gift from alumni Dan and Betsy Brown when The Pride of West Virginia convenes in August to begin the 2010 season.

The new rehearsal tower stands 32 feet tall at the band’s practice field next to the WVU Coliseum and holds two viewing balconies. The tower was built by Educational Steel Products of Noblesville, Ind. According to Marching Band Director Jay Drury, the new tower is greatly appreciated.

“It was time for a new tower,” Drury said. “The old one, ‘the crows nest,’ only had an 18-foot viewing span and was not very safe for use.”

Drury said the extra safety precautions are one of the many advantages of the new tower.

“The two balconies add more space for other staff members, and the tower has approved railings and stairs for the safe use of the faculty,” Drury said.

WVU Marching Band members and faculty feel the tower will better all aspects of its performance and allow for a better show.

“The quality of the marching and the drill will improve dramat-

ically,” said Allen Heath, member of the WVU band. “The view from the old tower was good for the front of the band, but the height of the tower did not allow for the back of the field to be as detailed as what we would like. Now, with the new tower, we will be able to clean and polish the drill from both the front and the back.”

The band is honored to receive such support from the community, according to Heath.

“It makes us feel privileged that a donor could contribute to the success of the organization,” Heath said. “An act such as this lets the students know that there are those that care a lot about them.”

The Browns are charter members of the Woodburn Circle Society, and their contributions support a variety of programs at WVU. The donation was made through the WVU Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that generates and provides support for WVU.

Vita Chambers

Hole

Miranda Cosgrove

The Script

“The Get Go” Grade: B

“Nobody’s Daughter” Grade: D

“Sparks Fly” Grade: D

“The Script” Grade: B

Upcoming artist Vita Chambers is set to release her debut album titled “The Get Go.” The first single released off of the album is “Young Money.”

In the song, lyrics like “I’m craving the taste of the cake like Weezy and Drake I’m a make,” refer to fellow rap artists Lil Wayne and Drake who are also signed with the record label Young Money.

Many of the album’s lyrics are about becoming successful in the music business and searching for and finding love.

Not only is Chambers latest effort an upbeat album but it’s a great compilation of dance tunes.

Chambers proves her strong vocals as a fresh artist on the scene.

The album consists of a mere five songs titled “Young Money,” “Like Boom,” “The Get Go,” “Shut Your Mouth” and “Get Out My Head.”

The album has the capability to appeal to a wide range of listeners from tweens to adults of various demographics.

Chambers is comparable to powerful female artists like Kesha, Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

With sounds like those, the new artist is off to a great start and sure to have mainstream success.

It’s difficult to separate any controversy Courtney Love has supplied entertainment media with and objectively and critically evaluate her music with group Hole.

It’s equally difficult to explain why she is still relevant.

Hole’s new album, rebelliously titled “Nobody’s Daughter,” makes it harder to forget about this washed-up woman who just so happened to marry a relevant rock star and use her abilities to sing and play guitar in a band.

The album’s opener features Love’s particularly throaty, lowpitch voice bellowing some seriously humorous enunciations.

If you have the intestinal fortitude and patience, check out how she sings “Here” or “Now.” The track “Samantha” is about, you guessed it, a woman named Samantha by addressing her at least three times each chorus as she threatens to drench her with kerosene.

Lines like “People like you (screw over) people like me in order to avoid agony” express how Love is enveloped with hatred for this woman.

This album is unappealing to a young audience, to say the least.

Those who grew up listening to Hole’s records may be interested but still not interested enough to buy this album – perhaps at a used FYE dollar bin of discs.

The Script owe a lot to “American Idol” winner Kris Allen.

Thanks to his cover of its single “Live Like You’re Dying,” the band has seen a resurgence in America after a somewhat muted reaction earlier in the year.

Allen’s interpretation of the song is a direct copy, right down to the very sound of the song.

Thanks to its popularity, The Script, whose sound is consistent through its own, self-titled debut album, has an easy access into an already crowded market.

The Irish band brings a smooth, easy listen of balladic pop songs.

“Breakeven” is a romantic ballad about a man missing a former lover who has moved on. The same ballad-style sound continues with “We Cry” and “Talk You Down.”

The album takes a slightly offkilter approach with “Rusty Halo.”

It’s a nice attempt but sounds flat compared to the rest of the album’s romantic overtones.

Easily the best song on the album is “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved,” another song of a heartbroken man looking for his longlost love.

It’s a touching song, but it may get lost in the drenching sentiment already present.

The album has some great songs, though at times it does suffer from a case of too much echo on a majority of its songs.

— brm

— rad

Pop singer and star of Nickelodeon hit show “iCarly,” Miranda Cosgrove is about to release her very first studio album titled “Sparks Fly.” The lead single, “Kissin’ U,” is an average pop song that many teenyboppers will find earpleasing.

“BAM” is the strongest song on the album, which isn’t saying much.

As far as her target audience goes, this is the kind of song that will put her on the mainstream map like similar artists Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.

“Disgusting” is a silly song with lyrics that can probably only be enjoyed by listeners under 13.

However, the petty lyrics came as no surprise, considering the song was written by Kesha.

In the ballad “Hey You,” Cosgrove shows off her light and angelic voice that surprisingly isn’t too bad. However, the same cannot be said for the music and lyrics.

“Oh Oh” is OK but is far too generic and doesn’t accomplish much due to its lack of direction.

She attempts a pop/rock sound on the track “Daydream” and hardly pulls it off.

Instead, she comes over as a Kelly Clarkson wannabe, except nowhere near as good.

All in all, tweens will appreciate this album, but anyone with a mature taste in music may hate it.

— jtp

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Clash of the Titans 3-D [PG-13] 1:15-4:15-6:45

The Last Song [PG] 12:40-3:40-7:10

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2-D PG 1:40

How To Train Your Dragon 3D [PG] 12:45-6:35-9:15

The Bounty Hunter [PG-13] 12:20-3:20-6:55

How To Train Your Dragon 2-D [PG] 12:15-3:15-7:05

Hot Tub Time Machine [R] 12:50-3:50-7:20

NO PASSES

NO PASSES OR SUPERSAVERS

www.gohollywood.com

PG 1:35 4:00 6:35 9:00 (12:00 FRI ONLY) 4:05 6:45 9:10 (12:00 FRI ONLY)

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE R 7:10 9:45 (12:00 FRI ONLY)

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID PG 1:25 3:55 ALICE WONDERLAND 3-D PG 1:35 (EXCEPT ON 4/24 & 4/25) 4:10, 7:15 (EXCEPT ON 4/28 & 4/29), 9:50 KENNY CHESNEY 3-D NR 12:00 MIDNIGHT 4/23, 2:00 ON 4/24 & 4/25, 7:30 ON 4/28 & 4/29

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FURNISHED APARTMENTS

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PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE. TOP of HighStreet.1/year lease. $100/mo 304-685-9810.

Perilli Apartments

PARKING- BEHIND MOUNTAINEER COURT. Steps to main campus. Leasing for Summer and next school year. Reduced rates on leases signed by May 1.

304-292-5714.

Now Leasing for May 2010

SPECIAL SERVICES “AFRAID YOU ARE PREGNANT?” Let’s make sure. Come to BIRTHRIGHT for free pregnancy test. Open Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm. 364 High Street / RM 216 Call 296-0277 or 1-800-550-4900 anytime.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BOOK PUBLISHING/MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING. Do you write poetry, short stories, etc.? Let us turn your work into a beautiful book or finished manuscript.Call Ron 304-265-2019

ADOPTIONS

Downtown & Evansdale Locations ● ● ● ● ● ●

Spacious 2,3, Bedrooms

Furnished/Unfurnished Pets Welcome Free Off Street Parking Garages Available 24 Hr.Emergency Maintenance

Office Hours M-Thurs 8am-7pm Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm Our Convenient locations put you exactly where you want to be...

Please call us today!

304-598-3300

ADOPTION- LOVING, CREATIVE HOME awaits your baby through adoption. All NYC has to offer. Expenses paid. Call or email Ellen toll free: 888-868-8778 e l l e n @ e e a d o p t i o n . c o m www.eeadoption.com.

“Committed to Excellence” Now Renting For May 2010 Efficiency 1-2-3 Bedrooms • Furnished & Unfurnished • Pets Welcome • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Next To Football Stadium & Hospital • Free Wireless Internet Cafe • State of the Art Fitness Center • Recreation Area Includes Direct TV’s ESPN,NFL, NBA,MLB, Packages • Mountain Line Bus Every 15 Mintues

Office Hours Mon-Thur. 8am-7pm Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm

599-7474

Morgantown’s Most Luxurious Address www.chateauroyaleapartments.com

PREGNANT? THINKING ABOUT adoption as an option? I’m looking to adopt. I am a nurse living in Northern Virginia for the last 23/years. Please visit my website. www.babyloveva.com to learn more.

Contact me at 1-571-882-3533.

FURNISHED APARTMENTS ***SUNNYSIDE COMMONS*** Last 1/BR left! $535+ utilities. Parking incl.

Furnished unit. Call 304.241.5047.

Perilli Apartments

• 1, 2, 3 4 & 5 BD Apartments, Homes & Townhomes • 8 Min. Walk to Main Campus • Quality Furnishings • Updated Kitchens All Amenities • Off-Street Lighted Parking • Laundry Facilities • Reliable Maintenance z

No Pets

www.perilliapartments.com

Call 304-296-7476

PINEVIEW APARTMENTS Affordable & Convenient Within walking distance of Med. Center & PRT UNFURNISHED FURNISHED 2,3, and 4 BR Rec room With Indoor Pool Exercise Equipment Pool Tables Laundromat Picnic Area Regulation Volley Ball Court Experienced Maintenance Staff Lease-Deposit Required No Pets

SUNNYSIDE 1 MINUTE WALK to campus.

1-2-3/BRS. Lease and deposit. NO PETS. Call 291-1000 for appointment.

No Pets www.perilliapartments.com

2 BEDROOMS, 3 LOCATIONS! 599-3229 or 685-4861.

500 BEVERLY. 1/BR INCLUDES water/trash. Pets allowed w/deposit.

Available in May. $475/mo.

3 0 4 - 6 1 5 - 6 0 7 1 www.morgantownapts.com 1-2-3/BR APTS. AVAILABLE IN MAY. Gilmore St. Apartments. Open floor plans, large kitchens, large decks, A/C, W/D. Off-street parking. Pet Friendly. Text or call: 304-767-0765.

1-2-3BR, (3/BR HAS 2/BA.) WD close by. CA/C. DW. Close to downtown. NO PETS. Available 5/16/10. 304-276-0738 or 304-594-0720.

1/BR EFFICIENCY. Close to The Den. On Willey St. 292-9497, days only.

1/BR NEAR EVANSDALE IN STAR CITY. $400/mo plus electric. AC, parking. NO PETS. 304-599-2991. Available 5/15/10 or 8/15/10.

1BR DOWNTOWN; NEWER CON STRUCTION, Furniture & Appliances; Central Air, Hi-Efficiency Gas Heat; Microwave; Laundry Facilities on Premises; Security Intercom; $500/month + utilities; Lease & Deposit Req. Located at 274 Spruce St. 304-292-4381 (9-5pm), 599-3850/599-3683 (nights/wkend).

Available May 2010.

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BEST VALUE! BARRINGTON NORTH Prices Starting at $605 2 Bedroom Apartment

Now Leasing For May 2010 UTILITIES PAID

2 Mins to Hospital & Downtown

599-6376

Kingdom Properties

Brand New Bigger, Better, Villas at Bon Vista 1 & 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Prices Starting at $635

Downtown & South Park Locations Houses & Apartments Efficiencies Starting @ $310

2 Mins to Hospital & Downtown

THE VILLAS

599-1884 Great Price Great Place Great Location 1 Bedroom Starting at $575 2 Bedroom Starting at $495 2 Mins to Hospital & Downtown Bus Service Available

BON VISTA

599-1880

1BR, FURNISHED, ONE BLOCK TO campus. Utilities included. Newly remodeled, WD. No Pets. Parking available.

304-594-0625.

2/BR. AVAILABLE 5/16/10. $340/MO. each+ ¼-utilities. Close main campus.

Off-street parking. NO PETS. Fully furnished.

Lease/Deposit.

Call (724)-583-1123, leave message.

2/BR. REMODELED. ONE BLOCK TO campus. Utilities included. WD. Parking available. NO PETS. 304-594-0625.

2/BR APTS. NEAR BOTH CAMPUSES. Parking, utilities included.

Available 5/15/10.

No pets, Lease/Deposit.

304-216-2151 304-216-2150 3BR APARTMENTS. WILLEY STREET Behind Arnold Hall. Spacious. 12/mo lease WD. $425/mo. each utilities included.

304-685-9550. Available May 16-17.

3/BR APARTMENT FOR 2/BR RATE SPECIAL. For details call 304-291-2548, www.mccoy6.com 4/BR, 2/BA, MOST UTILITIES PAID. Large deck, W/D fac. 304-685-6565.

Lease&deposit. Downtown.

4/BR CONDO. PRIVATE BATH. Walk-in closets. W/D. $350/mo. per room. Contact Yvonne: (302)270-4497 leave message.

ATTRACTIVE 1 & 2/BR APARTMENTS. Near Ruby and on Mileground. Plenty of parking. 292-1605 AVAILABLE 5/15/10. CLEAN, QUIET APTS. 1/BR: $450/mo. 2/BR: $625/mo.

BOTH plus electric/garbage. Upper Willey Lease/deposit. NO PETS. 304-612-3216.

AVAILABLE 5/16/10.

NEWLY REMODELED. 1/BR. Located: 320 Stewart St. Free WD facilites. $400/mo plus utilites. 304-288-3308.

DOWNTOWN. 3/BR INCLUDES utilities.

NO PETS. WD on site. 304-322-0046.

MODERN 2 & 3 BR TOWNHOUSES. Available now. DW, WD. AC. Off-street parking. Near downtown campus. NO PETS. Lease/dep. 291-2729.

1-7 Bedroom Starting @ $360 292-9600 368-1088 On the web: www.kingdomrentals.com

THE

DISTRICT

NOW LEASING FOR 2010-2011 2 Bed/ 2 Bath $575 3 Bed/ 3 Bath $475 4 Bed/ 4 Bath $435 All Utilities included Direct TV with 5 HBO’s 2 Shuttle Busses every 15 min. to Evansdale and Downtown Late Night Shuttle to Downtown Private Baths Walk In Closets 24 Hr Fitness center 24 Hr Computer Lab Free Tanning Jogging Trail Swimming Pool NEW SPA! Free For Residents Basketball & Volleyball Courts Game room with Pool Table & Wii Cafe Free Parking Please Call 304-599-8200 to Schedule a tour today! www.districtapartments.com

“IDEAL LOCATION” (8th Street and Beechurst)

“LEASING NOW FOR MAY” AVALON APARTMENTS (Near Evansdale/Law School) 1BR and 2BR/2BATH UNITS *ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED* -Internet and Cable Included-Full Size Washer/Dryer-Central Heat and A/C-Walk In ClosetsBuilt In Microwave/Dishwasher *Off Street Parking Included* Furnished Optional On Inter-Campus Bus Route

OTHER 2 BR UNITS

“GET MORE FOR LESS” CALL TODAY 304-293-3606

Downtown

Collins Ferry Court Now Leasing 2010 Available Now!

2&3 Bedroom Apartments, W/D. Suncrest 1/2 mile from Hospital Off Street Parking Small Pets Permitted

304-66 92-77 086 304-22 16-33 402

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Live Next to Campus and Pay Less!

3 BR starting at $450. ea 2 BR starting at $395. ea 1 BR starting at $425.

-New Units!

-Utilities Included -Steps from Campus and Downtown -Nicely Furnished -Parking Included -Free High Speed Internet No Pets www.wincorproperties.com

304-292-0400 UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. PARKING AVAILABLE. Please Call 304-365-2787. M-F 9-5 www.GeeLLC.com 2 or 3/BR- WASHINGTON ST.- SOUTH Park - Short walk to downtown. W/D. Available May 20. Lease/deposit includes utilities. 304-292-5714.

1/BR APARTMENT LOCATED: 803 Charles Ave. $500/mo plus electric (includes gas & water). NO PETS. 692-7587 1/BR AVAILABLE 5/01 & 6/01. WALK TO downtown campus. W/D on site. $400/mo. plus electric. No Pets. 304-826-0322.

1/BRS- SOUTH PARK, MARYLAND ST, DOWNTOWN, QUAY ST. Large and small.

Nice! $350-550/month. 304-319-2355.

1,2,3/BR. PETS NEGOTIABLE. Some utilities paid. Grant Ave; Jones; McLane Ave. 304-879-5059 or 304-680-2011.

Leave message.

1-5 BR APTS AND HOUSES. SOME include utilities and allow pets! Call Pearand Corporation 304-292-7171.

Shawn D. Kelly Broker

2/BR, DOWNTOWN. $650/MO PLUS UTILITIES. 304-290-7368, 304-377-1570.

2/BR, DOWNTOWN. VERY NICE! DW, AC, W/D, Parking available.

304-319-2355.

2/BR, NICE BY STADIUM & HOSPITAL on McCullough Ave. W/D, DW, Parking. $375/person. 304-319-2355.

PETS.

UTILITIES PAID

2/BR. 2/BA. NEXT TO STADIUM., Don Nehlen Dr. (above the Varsity Club). DW, WD, microwave, oak cabinets, ceramic/ww carpet. 24/hr maintenance, C/AC. Off-street parking. $790/mo+utilities. Some pets conditional. For appt. call 304-599-0200.

Available May 15, 2010

2/BR. STEWART STREET. FROM $450-$1200/month. All utilities included.

Parking. WD. NO PETS. Available May/2010. 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

Apartments & Houses

WWW.BENTTREECOURT.COM

WinCor Properties

2/BR. 2/BA. AC. WD. NO 304-594-3365 or 304-288-6374.

EFF&1 BR 360-500/person 2 BR 300-425/per person 3 BR 275-450/per person 4 BR 380-425/per person 5 BR 320-425/per person 6 BR 375/per person ● Lease - Deposit ● Laundry Facilities ● Off Street Parking ● No Pets ● 24 - Hour Maintenance

WHETCO ENTERPRISES

292-11191

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2-3/BR. 1 BLOCK FROM ARNOLD HALL. CA/C. WD. DW. Brand-new. htmproperties.com. 304-685-3243.

3/BR - COBUN AVE. - 5 BLOCKS TO Downtown; New Kitchen/bath, D/W, Microwave, W/D in apt. June 1. $415/per person includes utilities. Lease/deposit.

304-292-5714.

3/BR 1124 WINDSOR AVE. CLOSE TO PRT. $1185/mo. plus utilities. WD. Free Parking.

Call 304-366-1460 or 304-288-6445.

3/BR 2/BA DUPLEX—REDUCED. Within walking distance to both campuses.

W/D, D/W, CA/C, Off-street parking. Private deck, newer kitchen/bath. $385/person.

304-280-2673.

3/BR APARTMENTS. FOREST AVE AND Lower High Street. NO Pets. Lease/deposit.

304-296-5931.

3/BR, 2/BA TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT. Walking distance to downtown campus. $1290/mo, includes utilities. Call 282-8769.

NO PETS. Visit: roylinda.shutterfly.com!

3/BR, 2/BA TOWNHOUSE. WALK TO campus/dowtown. Off-street parking. WD. DW. $350/mo per-bedroom. Available 5/15/10. Pets negotiable. Lease/dep.

304-906-9984.

3/BR. SOUTH PARK. OFF-STREET parking. Walk to campus/downtown. Available 5/15/10. $300/mo per-bedroom. WD. DW. Lease/dep. Pets negotiable. 304-906-9984 3/BR, 1 1/2 BA, W/D, OFF-STREET parking. Quiet neighborhood near downtown campus. Call 304-685-6695.

3/BR, UTILITIES PAID. SNIDER ST & NORTH WILLEY. Off-street parking. $375/mo. 304-292-9600.

2/BR, 2/BA CREEK SIDE APARTMENT. Close to hospitals and Mylan. A/C. W/D. Parking. No Pets. $850/mo. 685-1834

No Application Fees Furnished Apartments Starting @

Sunnyside

304-3376-22730

2/BR APT. AVAILABLE IN AUGUST. Gilmore St. Apartments. Open floor plans, large kitchens, large decks, A/C, W/D. Off-street parking. Pet Friendly. Text or call: 304-767-0765.

SAVE SAVE SAVE

to Campus

Hurry if you still want the best in student living for the coming 10-111 school year! Limited number of 4BR/4BATH condos-ffurnished or unfurnished!

In-gground pool, beach volleyball, basketball, parking, direct access to railtrail & so muchmore!

Gather your roommates or let us roommate-m match.

1-yyear Leases start at $350.00/person/month plus utilities!

Pinnacle Property Management, LLC J.S. Walker, Broker.

Call Paul Kokot, Property Manager

2/BR APARTMENT FOR RENT. 500 East Prospect. Available June. $575/mo plus utilities. NO PETS. 692-7587.

304-291-2548

@Various Locations Close

Too Cool!!

2/BR 2/BA FALLING RUN ROAD. UTILITIES INCLUDED. $300 deposit reserves your room. www.theaugusta.com 304-296-2787

Leasing Available Now

Best Locations

University Commons Riverside

1-2/BR. LOWER SOUTH PARK. Includes gas/water/trash. Laundry access. 10-min walk to campus. $450/mo&up. Available Immediately. 304-288-9978 or 304-288-2052

* Various Downtown Locations * Minutes to Downtown * Furnished Apartments * Utilities Included * Competitive Rates * May 2010-May 2011

$435 per person

FURNISHED APARTMENTS

1/BR. 361 BROCKWAY AVE. $495/mo+ some utilities. Parking. Great location. NO PETS. 304-276-1232.

LUXURY APARTMENTS JUST SECONDS FROM CAMPUS. Rent includes all utilities, cable, internet and daily cleaning of all common areas. Meal plans available with our in house private chef. On-site garage parking for an additional fee. Completely furnished.

No pets. $3,300 per semester.

304-293-4397.

McCoy 6 Apartments

1/BR EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE DOWNTOWN. ALL utilities included.

304-296-2787.

2/BR WITH PRIVATE BATH. AVAILABLE MAY. Steps from downtown campus.

304-291-2548.

Lease

RICE RENTALS: 2/BR LUXURY APT NEAR STADIUM. $680/mo + utilities.

304-598-RENT

Updated Kitchen, Two Full Baths Quality Furnishings, Washer/Dryer 8 Minute Walk to Main Campus Off Street Lighted Parking

1 APARTMENT, UTILITIES INCLUDED, Parking, WD, No Pets, South Park.

2BR-$900/month.

304-983-8066 or 304-288-2109.

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599-0850

A Must See 4 Bedroom House w/Porch

304-296-7476

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2BR, 1BATH DOWNTOWN ON STEWART STREET. Ground floor w/deck. Off-street parking, DW, laundry facilities. $650/month +electric. Pets considered. 304-296-8943 www.rentalswv.com 2-3-4-5/BR APARTMENTS. SPRUCE and Prospect Streets. NO PETS. Starting in May/2010. Lease/deposit. For more info call 292-1792. Noon to 7pm.

2-3BR APTS. AVAILABLE IN MAY. Gilmore St. Apartments. Open floor plans, large kitchens, large decks, A/C, W/D. Off-street parking. Pet Friendly. Text or call: 304-767-0765.

2/BR $600/MO PLUS UTILITIES. J.W. Phillips Villas. Available 5/6/10. 1.6 miles past Morgantown Mall. Quiet, nice, no pets. Non-Smoking. 304-599-8329.

3/BR 577 CLARK STREET. W/D, FREE PARKING. Utilities included. $375/person.

304-903-4646.

4/BR. REDUCED LEASE- SOUTH PARK. Rent includes utilities. Free W/D, Nice courtyard, Off-street parking. Much more. 304-292-5714.

4BR, 4BATH CONDO. NEAR COLISEUM. All new carpeting/paint. On the river. $425/BR. Basketball/pool/RailTrail on site.

University Commons. Call 973-726-0677. ) ) ABSOLUTELY GREAT LOCATIONDuplex near downtown. Only 1 left! 2/BR,1-1/2-BA. NO PETS. Parking. WD-hookups. $750/mo plus utilities. Call: Jeff: 304-599-9300 or 304-685-9300.

ACROSS RUBY/STADIUM. INGLEWOOD BLVD. Efficiency available. Short-term lease. May/August, 2010. Parking. W/D in building. Call 304-276-5233.

AVAILABLE 6/1/10. 101 McLane Ave. 1/BR. A/C, WD on premises. $550/mo includes all utils/cable-tv, and parking space. NO PETS. 304-599-3596.

304-216-2874 AVAILABLE JUNE. 3/BR. WALK TO class. Deck/view. W/D. Small pet ok. Electric included. $700/mo. each.

304-276-2145.

AVAILABLE JUNE. BIG 1/BR. WALK TO class. Fenced yard. Porch/view. Quiet neighborhood. WD. Hardwood floors. Pets OK. $700/mo. 304-276-2145.

BEST VALUE!!!

Now Leasing 2010 Great Price Great Place Great Location Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Prices Starting at $475 Large Closets Balconies Garages/Storage Unit Sparkling Heated Pool 2 Min. From Hospital and Downtown Bus Service

Bon Vista 599-1880 www.morgantownapartments.com

BEVERLY AVE. APARTMENT. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. 2-3-4/BR. Well-maintained. Off-street parking. W/D. DW. A/C. NO PETS. Available 5/16/10. 304-241-4607. If no answer:282-0136.

Location,Location, Location!

BLUE SKY REALTY LLC

Available May 15, 2010!

1,2,3, Bedroom All Utilities Paid Apartments , Houses, Townhouses

Dish Washer, Laundry, Free Off Street Parking, 3 Min. Walk To Campus

Pet Friendly

304-292-7990 AFFORDABLE LUXURY Now Leasing 2010 1 & 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartments Prices Starting at $635 Garages, W/D, Walk In Closets Sparkling Pool 2 Min From Hospital & Downtown Bus Service

The Villas 599-11884 www.morgantownapartments.com BRAND NEW! ASHWORTH LANDING. Greenbag Road. 1&2/BR starting at $575 and $775 plus utilities. W/D, DW, private deck. Full bathroom per bedroom. Gated.

304-598-2424 BRAND-NEW 3/BR TOWNHOUSE. Evansdale. $1500mo+ utilities. Microwave, DW, WD. NO PETS. Private parking included.

Walk to Law/Medical schools.

304-291-6304.

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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

No Application Fees Unfurnished Apartments Starting @

$320 per person

Next To Football Stadium

: Brand New 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Townhomes : Granite Countertops : Stainless Steel Appliances : Central Air Conditioning : Garage : Club House, Exercise Room, Pool www.grayclifftownhomes.com www.rystanplacetownhomes.com www.lewislandingtownhomes.com

304-225-7777

Office Open Monday-Saturday 2 miles to Hospital and Schools

GREEN PROPERTIES- Cobun Avenue, South Park. 1/BR apts and efficiencies. $350-450/mo + utilities. Lease and deposit.

304-216-3402.

JONES AVE. 1/BR, W/D, PARKING. $375/mo + electric. 304-319-1498.

JUST RELISTED- 4/BR, 2/BA WILLEY STREET, W/D, large rooms. Utilities included in lease. 3 minutes to campus.

304-292-5714.

Next To Football Stadium Next To Football Stadium Next To Football Stadium

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NOW RENTING TOP OF FALLING RUN ROAD Morgan Point 1+2/BR $590-$790+ utilities. Semester lease. WD. DW. Parking.

NO PETS. Call: 304-290-4834.

PRETE RENTAL APARTMENTS EFF: 1BR: 2BR: Now Leasing For 2010 OFF-STREET PARKING EVANSDALE / STAR CITY LOCATION LOCALLY OWNED ON-SITE MAINTENANCE MOST UNITS INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, and GARBAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Mountain Line Bus Service Every 10 Minutes and Minutes From PRT

599-4407 ABSOLUTELY NO PETS WWW.PRETERENTAL.COM

Scott Properties LLC

LARGE 2/BR. KITCHEN APPLIANCES furnished.

Downtown.

Call 304-685-6565. Deposit & Lease.

Downtown (Per Person)

MON. RIVER CONDOS. NEW 4/BR, 4/BA. WD. Pool. University Commons. $300/mo+ utilities per-bedroom. One condo available May/2010. One available Aug/2010.

814-404-2333.

MULTIPLE 1&2 BEDROOM APTS. PETS considered. $375-$575. Lease deposit.

Leave message if no answer. Walk to campus. 304-685-5477.

NEW APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2/BR, 2 full baths. Between campuses. 1 block off University Ave. 304-282-2300 NICE 2/BR. SOUTH WALNUT ST. WALK to PRT/camus WD. CA/C. Heat/gas/parking garbage included. $670/mo. NO PETS. Available 6/1/10. 291-6533. 304-288-2740.

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Two Blocks to Campus & High St. 2-Bedroom Apartments Off Street Parking Laundry Facilities Nice Apartments for Nice Price TOWNVIEW APARTMENTS Now Renting for May

304-282-2614 TWO 2/BRs. AVAILABLE 5/15/10. WD. DW. Big porch. NO PETS. $350/mo each plus water/electric. Westover. Lease/dep.

304-290-9321.

FURNISHED HOUSES

1 Bd High Street 2 Bd Spruce 2 Bd High Street 2 Bd High Street 3 Bd High Street

625 + Elec.

350 + Elec.

400-700 + Elec

550 + Elec.

395+ Util.

Evansdale (Per Person) 1 Bd Van Voorhis 2 Bd Bakers Lnd 3 Bd Bakers Lnd 4 Bd Bakers Lnd

500 + Elec.

425 + Util.

395 + Util.

375 + Util.

304-599-5011 scottpropertiesllc.com

TERRACE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1&2BR Apartments available May 16, June 1 & July 1. Please call 304-292-8888. No Pets permitted.

THE “NEW” MOUNTAINEER COURT 2&3/BRs. Newly remodeled. May-Maylease.

2/Blocks to Mountainlair/PRT. The best location in town. Garage parking available.

304-598-2285.

FREE ONE MONTH RENT 617 NORTH ST. EXCELLENT CONDITION. Big 4/BR 2/Full BA, W/D,Deck, Covered Porch.

Off-street Parking for 5 and single car garage. $1300/mo., $325/each plus utilities, Can be semi-furnished. NO PETS. 304-685-3457.

LARGE, 3/BR, 2/BA HOUSE. CENTRAL location. WD/hook-up. Off-street parking.

All appliances. NO PETS. Lease/deposit. $450/person/mo each, utilities included.

304-292-7233.

NEW TOWNHOMES- LEASE STARTING May or August. Garage/Laundry/All Appliances included. $400/person/month, including utilities. 304-639-6193 or 3 0 4 - 4 9 4 - 2 4 0 0 www.chesstownhomes.net

ROOMMATES 49 FALLING RUN ROAD. ROOMMATE needed in a 2/BR apartment. Close walk to campus. Roommate can be Male or Female. 304-296-2787.

516 GRANT AVE, 3BR, 1 1/2BATH Efficient heat/AC. DW, W/D. $930+utilities.

Available May 20th. Rent due 6/15/10.

11month lease. 304-276-1950.

FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED. Available 7/1/09. 3/BR. 2½-BA. Townhouse like new. $335/mo+ utilities. Close to stadium. WD. DW. AC. Parking. 304-599-2822.

3or4/BR HOUSE. 2/FULL BATHS. WD. Recently refurbished. Parking. Large yard, deck, porch. Minutes from ‘Lair. $1200/mo.

All utilities included.

304-288-3308.

MALE ROOMMATE WANTED. Preferably grad student. Japanese welcome. Private bedroom. Off-street parking. Close to Evansdale campus. $200/mo+ ½utilities.

Call: 304-292-3807.

AVAILABLE 3/BR UTILITIES INCLUDED. Walking Distance to downtown campus.

304-291-2548.

MUST SEE! MALE OR FEMALE Roommate for brand-new apt. Close to downtown. Next to Arnold Hall. WD, DW, AC, parking. NO PETS. $455/mo. includes utilities.

Lease/dep.

304-296-8491.

304-288-1572.

AVAILABLE 6/1/10. 4/BR, 2/BA. 1/MILE from hospital. $350/mo per bedroom plus utilities. Lease and deposit. NO PETS. 304-594-1501 AVAILABLE 6/1/10. 4/BR, 2/BA. 1/MILE from hospital. $350/mo per bedroom plus utilities. Lease and deposit. NO PETS. 304-594-1501

UNFURNISHED HOUSES 2 PERSON HOUSE. WHARF AREA. Very large. W/D, carpeted, extra room, big porch. 5 minute walk. $350/person incl. gas. 304-923-2941.

3 PERSON 4/BR. WHARF AREA. Office, boot room, porch, off-street parking.

5/min walk to town. Carpeted, new kitchen, W/D. $350/person incl. gas. 304-216-1184.

10,11,12, MONTH LEASE AREA. 5 MINUTES TO CLASS. 3 person, extra large 4/BR homes. Carpeted, excellent condition. $365/each includes gas. Also 2/BR and single available. 304-284-9280.

3/BR HOUSE. CLOSE TO TOWN. 1½ -BA. $900/mo plus utilities. Deposit required. NO PETS. 304-296-3410, 304-290-1332.

Available May 1st.

3/BR HOUSE. WD. 2/BATHS. PETS allowed. 524 McLane Ave. 304-322-0046.

LARGE 1/BR. WESTOVER. WD available.

NO PETS. $450/mo+ utilities. Available 5/15. Off-street parking. 304-296-7379.

Cell: 412-287-5418.

LARGE, UNFURNISHED 3/BR DUPLEX apartment. Available Now. Close to campus/hospitals. Deck, appliances, WD hook-up, off-street parking. No pets. $750/mo+utilities. 304-594-2225

Great Downtown Location

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LARGE 1/BR. DECK. KITCHEN APPLIANCES furnished.

Call 304-685-6565. Lease&deposit.

LARGE 3/BR. LUXURY APT. W/D, D/W, 1&1/2 bath. Near law school. $1125/mo. plus utilities. 304-288-4481.

EXCELLENT LOCATION. 3/BR, 2.5/BA townhouse. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. Basement/storage room, garage, back deck. $1200/mo. 685-1834

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CLOSE TO STADIUM. 2BR IN SOUTH East Court. 1BATH. Parking. On-site laundry. Garbage disposal. Central Air. Utilities not included. Across Willow Dale from Stadium. Available December. Small Pets allowed. 304-598-9002.

GEORGETOWN APTS 304-599-2031 3/BR 1/BA apartment available May 15th.

Full size W/D, walk to PRT and Ruby Memorial.

AVAILABLE MAY, 3/BR HOUSES, downtown on Stewart Street. WD, DW, off-street parking. Pets considered. 304-296-8943. www.rentalswv.com

Top of Falling Run Road

304-296-4998

FREE ONE MONTH RENT 225-227 JONES AVE. APT #1: Excellent condition. 2/BR, 1/BA. $600/mo for/2. $485/mo for/1 plus utilities. APT #4: 1/BR. Kitchen, livingroom. Covered porch, private entrance. $385/mo. APT #6: 3-4/BR. 1/BA. Deck. $375/mo for/3. $325/mo for/four. Off-street parking with security lighting. NO PETS. 304-685-3457.

304-692-6549

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12 Month Lease *Three unrelated only (Also Available Now)

DOWNTOWN. 2/BR INCLUDES gas heat and water. Parking. 304-322-0046.

3 Bedroom Houses Newly Remodeled C/AC, W/D, Off Street Parking Evansdale & Downtown $1200.-$1350.

Available May 2010 No Pets Lease & Deposit

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1-2 & 3* BR Apts Close Main Campus W/D D/W A/C Private Parking Pets/Fee

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DOWNTOWN 1/BR APARTMENT. Utilities included. Laundry facilities, secure building. For more information call Terri 304-282-1535.

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

3/BR, 2/BA AVAILABLE 5/15 Walk to downtown campus.

WD. Off-street parking. 135 Lorentz Avenue. $1200/mo +utilities. Call 304-692-5845 3/BR HOUSE AVAILABLE 6/01. WALK to downtown campus. W/D. 2 story w/ basement. $950/mo plus utilities. No Pets.

304-826-0322.

4/5BR 438 GRANT AVENUE. 2/BA, W/D. Free parking, utilities included. $425/person. 304-903-4646.

4/BR, 3 PERSON HOUSE. COUNTRY kitchen, great closets. W/D, carpeted, off-street parking. 5/min walk to class. $350/person incl. gas. 304-521-8778.

4BR LOUISE AVE. W/D. PARKING. Available 6/1/10. Quiet, residential area.

Close to town. 10-11-12/mo-Lease &Deposit. NO PETS. $300/per person.

304-291-8423 $975/mo+ UTILITIES. BEAUTIFUL house, Available 6/1/2010. Westover. 3BR, 1-1/2BA. C/AC. 1500Sq.ft. W/Dhookups.

1/2mile to Campus/PRT. NO PETS 12/molease/dep. 304-291-5683.

AVAILABLE JULY 1. 929 UNION AVE. Duplex, 2/BR, large rec room, living room and full-kitchen. Off-street-parking. $900+utils. 304-319-1673 or 304-594-1673 VERY NICE SPACIOUS 3-4/BR HOUSE. Walk to campus. NO PETS. W/D. $1000/mo. + Utilities. 304-290-5498.

WANTED TO SUBLET SUBLET NEEDED FOR SUMMER LEASE May 19-August 20. $465/month, utilities included. Call Morgan 301-466-3251.

MISC. FOR SALE P90X EXTREME HOME FITNESS. Brand new, never used. Complete box set.

13DVDs, 2Books and calendar. Only $75.

Call 304-282-7123.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 1998 FORD CONTOUR GL/LX SEDAN. 4D, 89Kmi, White. New lights/tires. Looks good, needs transmission work. $1000 OBO. 304-296-2390.

CASH PAID!! WE BUY CARS and trucks.

Any make! Any model! Any condition!

282-2560

HELP WANTED !!BARTENDERS WANTED. $300 A DAY potential. No experience necessary. Training provided. Age: 18 plus. 800-965-6520 Ext. 285 AMERICAN DRYCLEANERS: PARTTime Summer/Fall Front Counter help needed. Saturdays(8-1) and few weekday shifts if desired. Please apply in person @ 470 Christy St. (behind Starbucks).

BLUE PARROT CABARET NOW HIRING: dancers and bar staff. 304-216-6369 Please leave a message.

BUCKET HEAD PUB - BARTENDERS WANTED. Will train. 10-minutes from downtown Morgantown. Small local bar.

Granville. 304-365-4565 after/6:00pm. All shifts available.

COLLEGE PRO PAINTERS IS NOW HIRING. Full time summer job. Working outdoors. Earn $3K-5K. 1.800.32PAINT. www.collegepro.com JERSEY SUBS NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS AND COOKS. Experience Preferred. Apply 1756 Mile Ground Road.

MARIO’S FISHBOWL NOW HIRING cooks and servers for year-round and summer only. Apply within at 704 Richwood Ave. MOTHER’S HELPER NEEDED: Flexible hours. Organizational/cleaning skills needed. Also need own transportation for errands. Call: 304-599-6425. Fax resume: 304-599-6929 (9am-9pm)

HELP WANTED Computer Graphic Artist & Production Foreman The Daily Athenaeum is now accepting applications in the Production “Department for Computer Graphic Artist & Production Foremen.

Experience Preferred Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Flash Apply at 284 Prospect Street Bring Class Schedule EOE STUDENT ASSISTANT NEEDED for part-time/full-time work days & summer.

Some weekends. Excellent organizational skills required. Must have completed 6/HRS of accounting and have Excel skills. Also Computer Engineering/Science majors considered. Fax resume: 304-293-6942 or E m a i l : studentaccounting2010@gmail.com.

SUSTAINABLE FARM SEEKING INTERN for summer work. For more info call Evan at 304-685-4807.

WANTED 2-3 PERSON ACOUSTICAL or small non-acoustical blue grass, country or rock-in-roll band. Needed May 1st for outside show plus additionals. 304-983-2529.

WANTED: GYMNASTIC COACHES Experience needed. Call WV Gymnastic Training Center at 304-292-5559.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 28, 2010

Fans gather for Adult Swim Block Party

BY DAVID RYAN A&E EDITOR

The Morgantown skyline was a little hairier than usual Tuesday, as the image of an inflatable Carl served as gateway to the Adult Swim Block Party.

Fans walked under the “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” character’s sweatpants, heading directly to a booth offering free T-shirts.

An announcer urged fans to check out some of the games upon entering, rather than head straight for shirts.

“We’re giving away T-shirts all night, so don’t stand in line for two hours,” he said.

That didn’t deter the massive crowd from its target: custommade shirts based on some of the network’s most popular shows.

“We have a lot of f---ing shirts,” said Jez Dewolff, marketing manager for Adult Swim.

She said the tours usually give away 1,000 T-shirts a night and are always the most immediately popular part of the ninecity tour.

Queues for other attractions at

the site quickly picked up. The tour features carnival-style games, but with an Adult Swim-spin.

Those included a balloon popping game (“Meatwad’s Pointy Pop”), pin the tail on the donkey (“Pin the tail on the Carl,” which substituted Carl’s body hair for donkey’s tails) and a “Wheel of Death” (featuring characters from “Metalocalypse”).

Chris Swecker, a masters of business administration student at West Virginia University, attempted the Meatwad’s Pointy Pop. The game required participants to hit three darts into three balloons to win a prize, including an “Aqua Teen” hat and iPhone cover.

“I am definitely going to win that hat,” Swecker said.

He did not, hitting only one balloon.

Fans also had the chance to play previews of “Super Street Fighter IV,” “Lost Planet 2” and “Dead Rising 2.”

Music during the first two hours of the party was provided by DJ Zimmie, featuring remixed ver-

sions of both new and old hits.

The evening’s live band performance was provided by indie rock band Steel Train.

“This town is special place for us,” said guitarist and vocalist Jack Antonoff.

The band previously performed at All Good Music Festival, where it played for its largest ever crowd of 20,000.

The band is currently touring with The Fray.

The network has frequently toured and visited towns where it has viewers.

“We go where our people are,” Dewolff said. “We go where we can have the best time, because it’s not just about them. It’s so we can have a good time, too.”

Dewolff said they have visited larger cities in the past, visiting only a few college cities along the way.

“Sometimes the best times we have are in the smaller college towns,” she said. “We hadn’t been in West Virginia, so why the hell not?” david.ryan@mail.wvu.edu

PHOTOS BY CHELSI BAKER/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

ABOVE: Senior psychology major Salena Garced spins the Wheel of Death at the Adult Swim Block Party Tuesday.

TOP: An inflatable version of Carl from ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ welcomes fans into the Block Party.

HAVE YOU SEEN?

Flute studio to give its final Director Abel Ferrara found fame performance of the semester with early revenge drama ‘Ms. 45’

BY AARON DAWSON A&E WRITER

Members of the West Virginia University flute studio will perform the music they’ve been working on this semester in preparation for juries tonight in The Bloch Learning and Performance Hall of the Creative Arts Center.

Every semester, music majors come before a jury of judges, usually those who teach instruments related to what the student is studying, and perform what their studio teachers have given them to work on.

The jury is a culmination of the progress the student has made during a given semester and is graded on his or her per-

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formance during the jury, among other factors.

For members of the flute studio, this evening’s performance will be a “mock jury,” that is, a run-through of what they are required to perform during finals week.

Flute professor Francesca Arnone called this evening’s performance a “casual” affair in which the audience can watch the flutists perform.

Some flute players will play solo while most will be accompanied by a pianist.

Alison Kessinger, a sophomore flute performance student at WVU, will be playing George Hue’s “Fantasie” written for flute and orchestra.

Kessinger plans to perform

with William Haller, an organ professor at WVU. Haller will play the piano reduction of Hue’s original orchestral score.

“Fantasie” was written during the early half of the 20th century for Paul Taffanel, the famous flute professor who taught at the Paris Conservatoire.

The piece begins with an exotic, lyrical flute that eventually develops into rapid-fire 32nd note runs.

Kessinger, who has worked on the piece throughout the semester with Dr. Arnone, said that the piece reminds her of a fairy tale.

The event begins at 6 p.m. and is free to the public. robert.dawson@mail.wvu.edu

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JUSTIN CHANNELL A&E WRITER

While I can’t say I support every film he’s directed, Abel Ferrara has been responsible for some of my all-time favorite gritty street dramas.

Before finding mainstream success, Ferrara rose to fame with the 1981 independent thriller “Ms. 45.”

The film is notable for being the first time that Ferrara worked with collaborators Nicholas St. John and Zoe Lund, who would later play a major part in his popular films “King of New York” and “Bad Lieutenant.”

Lund stars in “Ms. 45” as Thana, a beautiful young mute girl who works as a seamstress at a New York City clothing firm.

Thana’s life changes the day she is assaulted and raped by a mugger in an alleyway, only to return to her apartment to be assaulted again by a burglar.

She ends up killing the burglar in self defense by bashing him over the head with an iron.

As she tries to cope with what

she did and how to dispose of the body, she begins carrying her assailant’s 45-caliber handgun as she travels through NYC’s dangerous streets.

After more and more criminals begin crossing paths with Thana, she goes on a vigilante killing spree for justice.

However, her frail mental condition can’t handle the violence she has created, and her quest for revenge soon spirals out of control.

They don’t make movies like “Ms. 45” anymore, and considering how important the gritty locale of NYC streets in the ‘80s are to the plot of the film, I don’t think they ever could.

While it may sound like it’s an exploitation of NYC crime, it’s handled masterfully by Ferrara, who carries the story with an artistic touch.

Lund is fantastic as Thana.

Although she doesn’t speak t h ro u g h o u t the course of the film, viewers are able to understand and clearly follow what she is thinking throughout the development of the story.

The film is similar to the 1974 Swedish cult classic “Thriller: A Cruel Picture,” which also tells the story of an abused mute woman who goes on a revenge-

Ms. 45 Abel Ferrara An out-of-print movie that should definitely be checked out if you can track down a copy. ful killing spree.

Both films also end in jawdropping artistic slow-motion shoot-outs. The two films’ parallels are intriguing.

Unfortunately, “Ms. 45” is currently out of print on DVD. But if you can find a copy, it’s definitely worth a viewing.

Grade: B+ justin.channell@mail.wvu.edu

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Applicants are asked to provide three A&E-related writing samples upon submission.

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