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“Everybody thought we had a good feeling going into this game. We shot the ball well. I told Terry (Henderson) he was going to shoot the ball well today, I told Remi (Dibo) he would shoot the ball well and I told Nate (Adrian) he would shoot the ball well today.” — Juwan Staten, junior guard
Gee talks bow tie fashion, importance of self confidence
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WVU President Gordon Gee ties one of his many bow ties in his office in Stewart Hall.
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Iowa State guard DeAndre Kane committed five turnovers in No. 11 Iowa State’s loss to West Virginia Monday.
West Virginia upset No. 11 Iowa State Monday at the WVU Coliseum.
GAME LEADERS Remi Dibo
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Junior forward Remi Dibo led the Mountaineers with 20 points. Junior guard Juwan Staten had a team-high seven rebounds and nine assists. The Mountaineers are now 1510, 7-5 Big 12 Conference. WVU will travel to Austin and will face No. 19 Texas Saturday.
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CRIME BREAKDOWN The Morgantown Police Department has relaesed the January crime statistics. NEWS PAGE 2
With gold and blue paper bow ties on both of his computer monitors and his office bathroom mirror, it’s obvious West Virginia University President Gordon Gee is a fan of the fashion statement. Gee, who dons a bow tie nearly everywhere he goes, began his collection at the age of 15 in the rural town of Vernal, Utah. “I went to Salt Lake City with my father to get my eyes examined, and there was this guy sitting next to me with one of these things on, and I was looking at it, because I’d never seen one before,” Gee said. “So, he could tell my curiosity, he undid it, and I just became fascinated with it. “I begged my father to get me one, and the rest is history.” While other university presidents may spend their money on traveling, luxurious hotels, fancy dinners and lavish parties, Gee buys bow ties. He currently has more than 1,000 “active” ties in his collection and another 1,000 that were recently converted into a blanket as a birthday gift. “I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I don’t play golf and I don’t play tennis, but I buy bow ties,” Gee said. “That’s kind of my indulgence.” Throughout the years, Gee has received numerous bow ties as gifts, and with the list of universities where he’s served as president, such as Ohio State, Brown, Vanderbilt and WVU, the variety of colors and designs are endless. Gee doesn’t have a favorite bow tie, though, as he said that would be like choosing one child over another. He also aims to wear each bow tie only once per year. “I kind of have a way to circulate them, and I keep them color coordinated,” Gee said. “I’m OCD badly (sic), so they all have to be hung exactly the right way.” Gee’s favorite bow tie makers include the Brooks Brothers; Carrot & Gibbs of Boulder, Colo.; Ben Silver of Charleston, S.C.; Beau Ties of Vermont and of course, local favorite, Daniel’s, where Gee said he has bought all of his WVU bow ties. When Gee first served as WVU’s president in the ’80s, he was only 37 years old, which made him one of the youngest presidents in academia at the
time. With his bow ties, sense of style and friendly demeanor, Gee said he could’ve passed as a student at times. “When I first came to this institution, the people’s impression was that
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you had to be a tall, distinguished, gravelly voicedlooking guy with a long tie and so forth,” Gee said. “I was criticized because I looked more like a student than I did a faculty member and certainly not the university president. “But, time has passed, and I’m still wearing bow ties.” For his second tenure at WVU, Gee has discovered a way in which the bow ties can help form a connection with students and make his job even more enjoyable. “I think that in these large public institutions that I’ve served for a long period of time, like West Virginia, students feel they aren’t as personal as they should be,” Gee said. “What I’ve discovered is that by wearing a bow tie, it makes me a little more recognizable and people feel more like coming up and saying hello or talking to me. “So in some ways, it’s become a way for me to personalize the institution and do it in a fun way.” Bow ties, though, aren’t the only statement piece Gee wears. Braces, like suspenders, are another favorite of Gee’s, and his Mona Lisa braces, which he wore during the interview, are only a small part of the collection. “I love to wear braces,” Gee said. “These are called ‘braces’ because they have buttons, and suspenders have clips. I have a lot of these too – probably a couple 100 pairs.” Gee said he knows his sense of style can carry a bit of a “nerdy” stigma, but as he sees more and more bow ties pop up on campus, he knows they’re becoming more acceptable. And for Gee, a man extremely comfortable in his own skin, the “nerd” status
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KEEP CLIMBING After a win against Kansas State, the WVU women’s basketball team is now ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25 Poll. SPORTS PAGE 6
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CITY ARREST BREAKDOWN January 2014 statistics In an effort to better inform the public, the Morgantown Police Department is releasing completed and verified monthly arrest statistics. The following report reflects reported crimes and arrests during the month of January 2014. TOTAL ARRESTEES: 100 TOTAL CHARGES: 255
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WVU hosts fan photo contest for chance to meet Huggins by hannah wigal correspondent @dailyathenaeum
West Virginia University fans can participate in a photo contest throughout the month of February to win a chance to meet head men’s basketball head coach Bob Huggins. Life-size cutouts of Huggins will be located in various merchants throughout West Virginia, and fans are eligible to win the contest simply by snapping a photo. The contest requires participants to pose with the cutout of Huggins and post
the photo on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MeetCoachHuggs. If participants are not members of either of these social media sites, entries can be emailed to trademarklicensing@mail.wvu. edu. One grand-prize winner will be chosen with two additional winners, who will be awarded with officially licensed WVU prize packages. The grand-prize recipient will be awarded four tickets and passes to the Coliseum Club for the WVU versus Kansas men’s bas-
ketball game March 8 and an officially licensed WVU prize pack along with the opportunity to meet Coach Huggins. “We’re excited to provide this opportunity for our fans and hope they are able to get out to the retailers,” said Nikki Goodenow, WVU Trademark Licensing Coordinator. Fans have already begun posting entries, and submissions will be accepted until Feb. 27. All fans are encouraged to submit a photo, and the winners will be randomly selected on Feb. 28.
“The student base will be able to visit the book stores and some of the retailers around town, and we’re happy we have retailers from across the state participating, so it gives all of our fans a chance to win,” Goodenow said. The contest is open to individuals who are legal U.S. residents and at least 18 years of age. Due to NCAA regulations, individuals considered to be recruitable student-athletes are not eligible to enter the contest. Employees of the state of West Virginia and its subdi-
visions, agencies or departments, including WVU, and family members of WVU employees, are not eligible to win. The grand-prize winner will be announced on the WVU Trademark Licensing page, the @WVUsports Twitter account and the @ WestVirginiaU Instagram account. Participating Morgantown locations include: the Ruby Memorial Hospital Friends Gift Shop, Mountaineer Nation, Mountaineer Zone, UniversiTees, Hibbett Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods, tThe WVU Coli-
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit http://trademarklicensing. ur.wvu.edu/fans/meethuggs for more information on the contest and a full list of participating retailers. seum Team Shop, The Book Exchange’s Evansdale & Downtown locations, and all WVU Barnes and Noble campus locations. For further contest information and a full list of participating retailers, visit http://trademarklicensing.ur.wvu.edu/fans/ meethuggs. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
IEP in need of students for Conversation Partners Program by evelyn merithew staff writer @dailyathenaeum
The West Virginia University Intensive English Program is seeking students and Morgantown community members to participate in the Conversation Partners program for the spring 2014 semester. The program is designed to help international students improve their Englishspeaking skills and get connected with the University on a deeper level. “We pair one of our (international) students with an interested American stu-
dent and have them work with them and talk with them to improve their oral English proficiency skills,” said Drake Asberry, a WVU graduate teaching assistant for IEP. There are no requirements regarding where and when the partners meet or what type of learning activities they decide to engage in, and students seeking any type of degree can participate. “We just ask that they have an appropriate amount of time. Most partners meet once a week for about an hour, but it’s open to them so they can meet more if
they’d like to,” Asberry said. In the past, Asberry said partners have done everything ranging from meeting on campus for lunch once a week to going hiking, to meeting in a common area or traveling together. The partners are paired based on similar interests. “The most common reason (international students need this program) is that to study at a university in the United States, these students need to gain English proficiency to pass a test or graduate from our program if they have a condition of acceptance at WVU,” Asberry said.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit http://iep.wvu.edu for more information and to sign up for the program. Other students are part of the program for professional reasons, working to improve their English and professional abilities in their home country. “All international students are going to have to prove their English proficiency in some way. The most common way is to take the standard English proficiency test,” Asberry said. “International students who have been conditionally accepted to WVU must
either pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)or complete the IEP with a GPA of 3.0 or better.” The majority of students in the IEP are from the Japan, Brazil and the Middle East. As of now, Asberry said the program is in need of 30 more native English speakers. Asberry said the great thing about this program is that it is not structured, and it is up to the partners to make the experience as little or as great as they want it to be. “You’re simply just talking and hanging out, making a new friend, learn-
ing about a new culture. It’s a great opportunity and just as valuable for the American students who participate,” Asberry said. “Our students absolutely love the experience. To us, it sounds simple, but that’s the neat thing about it. It’s eye-opening and broadens your horizons.” Interested students can fill out the registration form online. To learn more about the IEP or to sign up for the Conversation Partners program, visit http://iep.wvu. edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu
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Continued from page 1 doesn’t matter at all. “Do not be what other people want you to be. Be who you are,” Gee said. “There’s such a level of comfort about that. Every student at this institution is a different person, and they bring such great gifts individually. “So, don’t let people pigeonhole you in any particular way.” To watch Gee’s how-to video “The bow ties that bind: Learn about being yourself from WVU President Gordon Gee,” visit http://.youtube.com/watch?v=DDPnm Yeokzw&feature=youtu.be lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
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Choir to sing music of South Africa BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDITOR @laceyPAlmer
After sharing a stage with U2, Aretha Franklin and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and performing for former South African President Nelson Mandela and former United States President Bill Clinton, the Soweto Gospel Choir has decided to bring their newest show to the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown. The group – which sings in six of South Africa’s official languages, including English, Xhosa, Zulu
and Sotho – shares the music of Soweto, South Africa, creating a world music experience. “Our concerts are very lively with lots of singing, dancing and drumming,” said Shimmy Jiyane, member and choreographer for the group. “The concerts also reflect our modern, South African culture, so audiences can expect to hear both traditional and contemporary music. We incorporate a large range of musical influences into our shows, but we give each song a distinct feel that is recognizably our own.” With 24 choir members
total – 10 women and 14 men, the group’s most recent tour, “Divine,” will showcase the cultural music of their area while touching on a multitude of musical styles, such as upbeat tunes and harmonizing vocals. “Audiences can expect uplifting music, colorful costumes and dancing,” Jiyane said. “For us, the highlight of this tour is being able to dedicate aspects of our performance to the late Nelson Mandela. We feel very honored to be able to perform songs such as Johnny Clegg’s ‘Asimbonanga’ in his honor.”
After Mandela’s passing earlier in the year, the Soweto Gospel Choir has taken the opportunity to pay tribute to their country’s former leader, who changed the entire course of the country. “It brings us so much happiness and fulfillment to show people the joyful aspects of our culture,” Jiyane said. “I believe the choir has played a very important role in showing the world South Africa’s rich heritage and tradition of music. South Africa is a vibrant nation, and this is best expressed through our rich history of music and dance.”
Jiyane joined the choir in 2002 when auditions were held in Soweto. He said prior to joining this choir, almost every member was a member of some other musical group. “For us, performing has always been a part of our lives,” Jiyane said. “In South Africa, we sing when we are happy and when we are sad. South Africans have a great connection with music, and singing has always been a big part of our lives.” Tickets for tonight’s show can be purchased at the Mountainlair or Creative Arts Center box offices or by calling 304-293-SHOW.
Tickets range from $46-$66 and are $28 for students. The show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre as part of the Unviersity Art Series. “It is always our mission to bring joy, peace and happiness to our fans,” Jiyane said. “Audiences can expect to hear music that they can connect with and music that has a strong message. We like songs that are uplifting, and we hope they go away from our concerts feeling inspired by our performance.” lacey.palmer@mail.wvu.edu
Jay Leno leaves ‘The Tonight Show’ in Jimmy Fallon’s hands CARLY SMITH A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
Jay Leno, host of “The Tonight Show,” said a tearful goodbye to his show Friday night after more than two decades of hosting. “The Tonight Show” will be taken over by comedian Jimmy Fallon, the previous host of “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Jimmy Fallon also bid farewell to his show of the last five years Friday. “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” premieres Feb. 17. Seth Meyers will take over “Late Night” beginning Feb. 24. Leno first left “The Tonight Show” in 2009 and was briefly replaced by Conan O’Brien. Ratings sank after Leno’s first departure, and he returned to the show. This time, Leno departs with plans to focus on comedy clubs and his personal hobbies. Leno was sent off with
well wishes from many celebrities, such as Billy Crystal, Jack Black, Garth Brooks and President Barack Obama. Leno explained during his last show that the crew became his family after his mother, father and brother had passed away. He tearfully explained his run on the show was the “greatest 22 years of my life.” Leno’s 22-year run on “The Tonight Show” was the second longest, compared to Johnny Carson’s 30 years hosting the show. Jimmy Fallon also said an emotional goodbye to his show. Fallon’s guests included fellow “Saturday Night Live” cast member Andy Samberg and The Muppets. Fallon opened the show with an upbeat performance of “On A Night Like This” with The Roots and Buckwheat Zydeco. Fallon said he was amazed that “Late Night” did not exist five years ago
and that he has told 10,000 monologue jokes in his time hosting. “I want to thank the fans. I can’t believe it,” Fallon said. “This didn’t exist five years ago. There was no such thing as this show five years ago. Isn’t that crazy to even believe that? “It means the world to me. You make me so happy. Thank you so much.” Fallon included his famous “Thank You” notes sketch in his last show. Fallon and his announcer Steve Higgins shared memories of the show before Fallon performed “The Weight” by The Band with The Muppets. Fallon chose to perform with The Muppets because in his studio, he found exposed pipes in a dressing room that were painted by Jim Henson while he waited to be a guest on one of the late night shows hosted in the studio. Fallon enclosed the pipes in glass for everyone to see.
Jay Leno hosted his last episode of “The Tonight Show” with Billy Crystal and Barack Obama. At the end of the show, Fallon exited his stage and walked across the hall to the doors of “The Tonight Show” and entered to all of his new crew there to greet him.
“The Tonight Show” will definitely receive a facelift with Fallon hosting. Leno was a legendary late night host, but some of his jokes fell flat, and he was not scoring the ratings he used
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to. Fallon will bring a fresh perspective to the 11:35 p.m. slot and will prove he is worthy of hosting “The Tonight Show.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu
AP Buzzfeed quizzes spark conversation on social media Olympic ratings top Beatles CARLY SMITH A&E WRITER @dailyathenaeum
Ever wondered which country star you are most like? How about which underdog nation you should be rooting for in the Olympics? Buzzfeed’s quiz section has sparked conversation on social media and talk shows recently, and your friends’ results are probably flooding your news feed as you read this. Buzzfeed is a popular website that posts articles on news, entertainment, life and other subjects that are all tailored to the specific author’s point of view. Many of these articles are humorous and bring up interesting topics to the target reader. Some of these articles include corgis going extinct and their favorite products from the ’90s. Buzzfeed also offers a
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“community posting” section, allowing anyone to blog and be a Buzzfeed author on the board. These posts vary widely in topic and let the typical reader speak their mind. Buzzfeed has a “quizzes” section, which has gone unnoticed to some for quite some time. However, recently, many have discovered these unusual quizzes. Facebook and Twitter timelines and news feeds have been covered in posts about these quizzes, and when you find your result, you can share it on these sites with all of your friends or followers. These quizzes have gone viral and have allowed quiz takers to question, “Should I really live in London?” or “Which circle of Hell will I go to?” (based on Dante’s Inferno, of course.) Many of the questions on these quizzes are com-
pletely irrelevant, which makes them fun to take. For example, on the quiz to find out which Disney couple is actually your ideal relationship, Buzzfeed dips into the subconscious and determines the answer based on questions like “Who would you want on your side in a fight?” and asks you to pick your favorite cake from a variety of pictures of nine cakes. One of the more interesting and unusual quizzes that ignited conversation on NBC’s Today Show was “Which Al Roker Are You?” noting “We’ve all got a little piece of the Internet’s favorite weather forecaster inside of our hearts.” After answering questions regarding where you’d like to live after retirement and who is your favorite detective, you are given that Al Roker you are most like. Answers vary from “Al Roker vs. The
Wind” to “The Rokering Al Roker,” which is Al Roker standing eeriliy by a lamp. Thes e quizzes on Buzzfeed allow any reader to take a few minutes and laugh at what decade they actually belong in or which character they are most like in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” The share-ability of these quizzes is high due to the uncommon topics and hilarious results. “The Buzzfeed quizzes are a pick-me-up while I’m on a break at work and are too funny to not share with my friends,” said Stephani Smith, a WVU graduate student. These quizzes will probably not subside from your timeline anytime soon, but instead of hastily logging off Facebook, take a minute to resolve some of your most pressing questions.
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special, ‘Walking Dead’ NEW YORK (AP) — Clearly, there’s room for Beatles, zombies and Olympic athletes on the same night of television. NBC’s Sunday night Olympics c ov e ra g e reached 26.3 million viewers, essentially even with the 26.4 million who watched the first Sunday in Vancouver four years ago. A CBS special about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ performance on the “Ed Sullivan Show”
with performances by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr was seen by about 14 million people. The 15.8 million that watched “The Walking Dead” was its second biggest audience ever while “Downton Abbey” held up with 6.7 million. One clear cultural difference: Nielsen says “The Walking Dead” was mentioned in 1.2 million tweets, while the Beatles special hit 260,000 tweets.
Fred Armisen to lead band on Meyer’s ‘Late Night’ NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Meyers says former comedy colleague Fred Armisen will lead the band when he takes over NBC’s “Late Night.” Meyers tweeted Monday that his former “Saturday Night Live” castmate will “curate and lead” the band and run it even while shooting his IFC comedy series “Portlandia.” NBC confirms the news. Armisen is best known as a comic performer from “Portlandia” and his decade at “SNL.” But
he began show business as a drummer, principally for the punk-rock band Trenchmouth in the 1990s. He will handle vocals and guitar for “Late Night’s” 8G Band. Other players include Seth Jabour on guitar, Syd Butler on bass, Eli Janney on keyboards and Kimberly Thompson on drums. “Late Night with Seth Meyers” premieres Feb. 24. “Portlandia” returns for its fourth season three days later.
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‘Girls’ creator Dunham expands reach with upcoming memoir Lena Dunham, creator of the hit HBO show “Girls,” has been lauded by some as a pioneer for women who are comfortable in their bodies by displaying ample amounts of skin on most episodes of her show. Dunham herself is naked quite often. In 2012, she was filmed eating cake naked on a toilet at the Emmy Awards show. But she is not without fans. Buzzfeed.com users often create “Why Lena Dunham Is Great” lists. The Hollywood Reporter’s Tim Goodman called her show “one of the most original, spot-on, no-missed-steps series in recent memory.” Some critics have atgawker.com tacked “Girls” for being narComedian Lena Dunham recently cissistic, lacking in racial diannounced her book, ‘Not That Kind of versity (there are no women Girl,’ will be released in October. or men of color in the show),
and documents privileged millenials complaining about things only relevant to other privileged millenials. If you haven’t seen it, “Girls” follows the post-college lives of aspiring writer Hannah Horvath, chronically self-concious Marnie Michaels, bohemian and unreliable Jessa Johansson, and odd-man-out Shoshanna Shapiro. The characters deal with deeply disturbed boyfriend figures, mental illness and a constant shortage of funds. But how many of these “problems” are “real”? Recent graduates having sex on dirty couches? Falling in with a shady drug dealer and switching shirts with a gay guy at a club? Some of the topics are true to life: coming to grips with emotionally distant males
not interested in a relationship, awkwardly signing at an ex-boyfriends birthday party in an attempt to win him back, and having to get a job because the parental financial well has dried up. But some of the episodes are just odd. In a recent season 3 episode, Hannah faces uncertainty when her editor dies unexpectedly, and she is in danger of losing her e-book deal. In this chain of events, the viewers learn Hannah is a sociopath, with no remorse or feelings beyond her own selfish whims. Hardly something we can all relate to. Each of the characters have these moments of blatant narcissism, which is maybe the point – to cast a light on the dark, self-absorbed side of us all. But none of these characters
have redeeming qualities. They’re all spastic, selfish creatures that get themselves into mostly awkward scenes. However, “Girls” has paved the way for discussing topics such as recreational drug use, mental illness and anxiety, casual sex, and the hardships of post-collegiate life on late-night television. To further expand her reach, Dunham has announced her first book “Not That Kind Of Girl” will hit the shelves on Oct. 7. Dunham has described the books as a hybrid of memoir and advice, in which she shares what she’s “learned.” There isn’t much description beyond that. This could be another attempt to reach out to audiences with her message: anyone can be successful and beautiful.
Dunham has certainly been able to hold her own and fight off even her most out-spoken and negative critics, but it remains to be seen how this will translate into an entire memoir. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
Unlocking Your
Dreams The secret of lucid dreaming HANnah CHENOWeTH COLUMNIST
There’s something about the dream world that is endlessly fascinating to humans. We expend an exhausting amount of energy into our waking hours. There’s so much to be done from day to day that most of us crave the sweet relief of our nightly dreams. Who doesn’t fantasize about curling up in their bed, safe under the covers, and drifting off into a stressfree dreamland? Our dreams tend to dominate our thoughts when we first wake in the morning. More often than not, though, we blink and forget what felt like a vivid reality just a second ago. Dream researcher J. Allan Hobson estimates that 95 percent of all dreams are forgotten shortly after rising. This may be due to the inactivity of the frontal lobes necessary for memory formation during REM sleep. Wouldn’t it be amazing to not only remember our dreams, but even control the content? This is where the concept of lucid dreaming comes into play. A lucid dream is one in which you are aware you are dreaming even though
you’re asleep. There are varying degrees of lucid dreaming: at the most basic level, you somewhat realize that you are in a dream. At a higher level, however, you are totally aware of not being in physical reality and may be able to control the content and direction of your dreams to a large extent. The 2010 movie “Inception” starring Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by the concept; director Christopher Nolan is a self-proclaimed lucid dreamer. Many great creative thinkers and intellectuals have been known to have lucid dreams. The king of horror, Stephen King, has drawn inspiration this way to produce his bestsellers and wrote about the topic in “Insomnia.” Andy and Lana Wachowski, the creators of “The Matrix,” really delved into the idea of lucid dreaming in their sci-fi trilogy. The series has even been called “an instruction manual for lucid dreamers.” The first step to achieving lucid dreams is to start remembering them. Lucidity denotes a sense of mental clarity. Keep a notepad and pen by your bed and get into the habit of jotting down as much as you can. There’s
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Lucid dreaming, when the dreamer is aware they are dreaming, has been linked to increased awareness and creativity in the waking world. no need to give a play-byplay synopsis; just a few keywords will help you recall the big picture. You’ll be surprised at how much this habit sharpens your awareness and connects you more to your dream life. Any delightful combination of fantasy and adventure that can be concocted by your unconscious is grounds for lucid dreaming. With no physical laws binding you, the universe is your oyster. You can fly, soar through space, and feel an incredible rush of exhilaration from the endless opportunities of exploration.
We all know that in the waking world, things don’t work in quite the same way. Let the day be the only time physical laws of gravity constrain you; at night, it’s your time to flex your creativity and let your spirit run free. The creative potential for your dreams is through the roof. Just think about some of the crazy stuff you have dreamed before. Sometimes in life we get caught in thinking the same thoughts over and over again, and dreams can be an exciting escape from that habit. Discovering how to become a lucid dreamer is al-
most like discovering a whole new world. Becoming the co-creator of your dreams, instead of being held hostage by nightmares or anxiety-ridden dreams, is a powerful way to connect to your subconscious. If you do tend to suffer from dreams filled with negative emotions, lucid dreaming is the perfect way to take control and get the peaceful sleep that you deserve back. In my experience, lucid dreaming has been transcendent. It’s led me to question the nature of reality in less of a pesky, needling way and in more of a mystified “How did
I do that?” and “Aren’t life’s mysteries amazing?” sort of way. It has led to a feeling of awe at all the untapped power of our minds and universe in general. A night’s sleep spent lucid dreaming gives a far different feeling than a normal night. I wake with a sense of peace, contentment, and amazing energy, similar to the feeling after meditation. Anyone can learn to have lucid dreams and benefit from them, and I would strongly encourage anyone to start right now. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
SeaWorld: doomed if they do, doomed if they don’t ALYSSA Pluchino COLUMNIST
Last week I wrote about the recent SeaWorld scandal. I couldn’t help but notice the strong reaction the column received. While I am glad to be able to bring awareness to an issue I’m passionate about, I do feel responsible to address one concern brought to my attention. Several readers expressed SeaWorld would never be forgiven by the public until it sets all of the orcas free and no longer has whales in captivity. While I agree whales can only thrive in their natural environment, people seem to forget there are hundreds
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of zoos currently holding wild animals in captivity, as well. The captivity is not what should particularly enrage you. It is SeaWorld’s mistreatment of these animals. While the documentary “Blackfish” brings to light all of the reasons why whales should not be in captivity, it also explains why SeaWorld could never “free” the whales as much as we all wish they would. Orcas are family oriented creatures. They hunt together, travel together and calves remain by their mother’s side even though adulthood. As the film noted, each pod has its own unique culture. Aside from exhibiting different languages, each family develops a different diet, and a
killer whale never eats anything that it is not specifically taught to eat (proving why these whales would never kill a human in the wild). These orcas were caught at a very young age, and many were born at the parks. These whales were stripped of any natural instinct they had. Even if they were set free, these whales would not be able to survive on their own. They have been handfed their entire lives and were never taught how to hunt. Keiko, the star of “Free Willey” was set free in 2002, returning to his native environment in the Atlantic Ocean after spending 19 years in captivity. Scientists tracked Keiko’s journey and although the whale had shown
he could adjust to his new life for some time, he died nearly a year after his release. To put it into perspective, imagine setting your family pet free. Fido would not stand a chance on the streets, mainly because he would not know how to hunt for his own food. And why would he? The same goes for these whales. They have become SeaWorld’s pets, and the corporation is ultimately doomed if they set the whales free and doomed if they don’t. It is sad, but true. Former SeaWorld trainer Samantha Berg suggested in the film that these whales should be released to live out the remainder of their lives in an open ocean pen, and I completely agree. The open
orlandovacation.com Simply setting free whales that have been in captivity isn’t a good solution. ocean pen is a great compromise, because it would allow the whales to live in their natural environment while not jeopardizing their lives. If you are truly advocating for the wellbeing of these animals, setting the whales free
is not a realistic solution. The public needs to begin focusing its energy on an alternative way to provide these creatures the lives they deserve to live. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu
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Following yet another successful week, the West Virginia women’s basketball team climbed to No. 13 in this week’s AP Top 25. The Mountaineers defeated Kansas State 84-44 Saturday to move up from No. 17. The win gave WVU its eighth 20-win season in the last 11 years. It’s currently 20-3 overall and 9-2 in conference play, good enough for the No 2 spot in the Big 12. This week’s ranking is WVU’s highest since being No. 12 on Nov. 19, 2012. Despite the recognition, head coach Mike Carey is focused on playing one
game at a time. “I’ve said it a (few) times, but it’s something we’re really not concerned about,” Carey said. “We knew before the season started that we were a top-20 team, but we weren’t getting the recognition.” The Mo u n t a i n e e r s will look to extend their winning streak to four games Thursday in a road matchup at Oklahoma. The team returns to Morgantown for a 1 p.m. tip off with TCU on Sunday. With seven regular season games on the schedule, the Mountaineers could finish with their best season under Carey. In comparison, the last time the men’s basketball team even cracked the Top 25 was March, 14, 2011
when the team was No. 22 nationally. Those were the days when Kevin Jones and Truck Bryant still ran the offense. Now in her senior season, center Aysa Bussie has made an impact in the paint during her final year at WVU. Averaging 13.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, Bussie is tied for No. 8 in the Big 12 in rebounding, and No. 11 in scoring. She anchors a defense that gives up just under 59 points per contest, good for fourth best in conference. Sophomore guard Bria Holmes scored a careerhigh 31 points on 10-14 shooting in 28 minutes of action Saturday. She also grabbed six rebounds and blocked a shot.
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“I’ve said this all along. Bria’s (Holmes) best basketball is ahead of her. I said it last year, and I’m saying it again this year, once she learns to grab the offensive rebounds, dribble lower and make some moves to get into the paint, then she’s going to be really hard to guard,” Carey said. With five seniors on roster, it will be up to underclassmen like Holmes to carry a bigger responsibility. “She’s long. She does as good of (a) job as anyone at defending the dribble,” Carey said. “(She) cuts (defenders) off and it’s hard to shoot over her. She’s a tough match up.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu
Haley leading by example for WVU By Dillon Durst Sports Writer @DailyAthenaeum
As the season progresses, junior gymnast Dayah Haley has proved herself to be a valuable upperclassmen leader for West Virginia. With a relatively young roster, the Mountaineers are relying heavily on leadership from experienced gymnasts like Haley as the regular season begins to wind down. Before arriving at WVU, Haley was a standout competitor at the club level. The Pasadena, Md., native was a Level 10 gymnast out of Hills Gymnastics. She was a two-time Junior Olympics National Championships qualifier and finished second
on vault at the 2011 state championships. Haley also claimed fifth place in the all-around at the 2011 Level 10 national championships. When it was time to make her college decision, Haley cited the atmosphere and coaching staff as the two main factors that brought her to Morgantown. “The campus is so beautiful, and I really liked the coaching staff,” Haley said. During her first season with the Mountaineers, she was thrown into action right away, competing in all 12 meets on the bars and vault events. At the end of the season, Haley was a finalist for the East Atlantic Gymnastics League Rookie of the Year award.
Haley also owned a season average score of 9.716 on vault and a 9.664 average score on bars, ranking fourth on the team. In 2013, Haley again competed in all 12 meets for the Mountaineers, scoring a total of 269.8 points. She owned season average scores of 9.731 on vault, 9.595 on floor and 9.532 on bars. So far this season, Haley has not missed a beat. Two weeks ago at home against George Washington and Towson, the junior posted a career-best score of 9.825 on the floor routine, good enough for second place overall. Haley also turned in two solid performances over the weekend against Big 12 foe Iowa State on the road, scoring 9.725 on floor, fin-
ishing seventh overall. She also posted a 9.725 score on vault. For several weeks, the Mountaineers have been within striking distance of their goal score of 196, something Haley said the team is more than capable of doing. “It’s just little things that are killing us,” she said. “The performances are there, and the team has done a really good job of handling pressure.” “I’m feeling really good about the season so far. There’s definitely room for improvement, but we’ve also been working really well as a team,” Haley said. “I’m looking forward to the rest of the meets and finishing the season strong.”
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Marcus Smart brings the ball up the floor against WVU Jan. 11. quickly pulled Smart away as he pointed back and shouted in Orr’s direction. Smart was issued a technical foul and did not play the final seconds of the game. He will miss games against Texas, Oklahoma and Baylor. He can return for a Feb. 22 home game against Texas Tech. Coach Travis Ford said Smart will be allowed to practice. “These guys mean a lot to me, and for me not to be able to be out there with them – it hits me in my heart,” Smart said during his apology to the fan, his teammates and his family Sunday. Orr, who goes to many Texas Tech games every year, has voluntarily agreed to
not attend any Red Raiders home or away games for the remainder of the season, according to Texas Tech’s statement regarding the incident. “I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere apologies to Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State, Tubby Smith and the Texas Tech Men’s Basketball program,” Orr said in the statement. “My actions last night were inappropriate and do not reflect myself or Texas Tech – a university I love dearly. I regret calling Mr. Smart a ‘piece of crap’ but I want to make it known that I did not use a racial slur of any kind.” Considered one of the best all-around players in the country, Smart has showed
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World Peace: Smart can learn from fan incident (AP) — New York Knicks forward Metta World Peace believes Marcus Smart can learn from the fallout of his three-game suspension for shoving a fan during a game at Texas Tech on Saturday night. If anyone would know how the Oklahoma State AllAmerican feels, it’s the player formerly known as Ron Artest. He was suspended 73 regular-season games and the NBA playoffs in 2004 after he infamously went into the stands and attacked a Detroit Pistons fan who he thought threw a beer on him. On Sunday, before Smart’s suspension was announced by the Big 12, World Peace said Smart –projected to be a high NBA draft pick – might benefit from learning how to deal with obnoxious fans at age 19, before he becomes a pro and millions of dollars are on the line. “Just in general, I heard the kid is pretty good and a potential pro,” World Peace said. “So those types of challenges on the court when you’re playing and fans are rooting against you – that was a great lesson learned, so that hopefully when he does become a pro, he’ll be able to kind of withstand the fans that are rooting against him on the road.” Late in the game at Lubbock, Texas, Smart tumbled out of bounds behind the basket after trying to block a shot. He was helped to his feet and then shoved Jeff Orr with two hands after the Red Raiders baited him. Teammates
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Members of the West Virginia men’s basketball team celebrate with fans following Monday’s win over No. 11 Iowa State.
WVU’s strongest performance of season lifts Mountaineers past No. 11 Iowa State, 102-77 By Greg Madia Multimedia Editor @GregMadia
Junior Remi Dibo scored a career-high 20 points to lead West Virginia to a 10277 upset victory over No. 11 Iowa State at the WVU Coliseum Monday. Dibo also hit a career-high six 3-point shots. Junior Juwan Staten and sophomores Eron Harris and Terry Henderson also scored in double figures for West Virginia. WVU (15-10, 7-5 Big 12) jumped out to a first-half lead as large as 21 points and never looked back. Terry Henderson played catalyst hitting backto-back 3-pointers after throwing down a twohanded jam before the first media timeout. “It felt good just to get going early,” Henderson said. From there the Mountaineers continued to push the issue against Iowa State (18-5, 6-5). At the 14:25 mark of first half, WVU began a 12-0 run that lasted more than five minutes. During that run, Henderson hit another 3-pointer while Staten scored on a couple of fancy layups. Staten finished the game with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. It marked the fifth game this season Staten registered at least nine assists. At that point the Cyclones never could get
back in the game. WVU continued to build upon its lead, as the Mountaineers finished the first half shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Iowa State was an abysmal 1-for-12 from 3-point land. “Everybody thought we had a good feeling going into this game,” Staten said. “We shot the ball well. I told Terry (Henderson) he was going to shoot the ball well today. I told Remi (Dibo) he would shoot the ball well. And I told Nate (Adrian) he would shoot the ball well today.” WVU head coach Bob Huggins said he rolled out a matchup zone defense that proved valuable for the Mountaineers. “We had to stop them on the threes,” Huggins said. “Defensively, I thought we played the best we’ve played all season.” The WVU defense was terrific against Big 12 Conference leading scorer Melvin Ejim, who came in averaging more than 18 points per game. He had just six points in the loss and only registered one field goal after scoring a Big 12 single-game record 48 points Saturday against TCU. “We tried to ice (Ejim), and it worked,” Huggins said. “We transitioned defenses well. We knew that Saturday he scored a lot of points so we just had to try to stop him.” With 4:53 left to play,
Iowa State star guard DeAndre Kane missed two free throws, air-balling one of them. It was then when the Coliseum crowd was at its loudest. Kane finished the game with 14 points. WVU took a 52-33 lead into the locker room. “West Virginia had seven 3-pointers and eight layups at halftime. Ultimately, we gave them too much time and did not take anything away from them,” said Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg. Throughout the game, the entire West Virginia roster got involved. Nine WVU players registered at least one basket. Nathan Adrian scored nine points as the leading scorer off the bench. Kevin Noreen also added eight points. WVU forced 14 turnovers in the game and scored 19 points off Iowa State turnovers. Though it was the first time WVU scored more than 100 points since 2007, the game didn’t end as smoothly as WVU would have liked. With less than five minutes left to play, Harris got called for a flagrant two foul and was ejected from the game. The Big 12 Conference does not have a rule that will suspend Harris for the ejection, so it is likely that he will play Saturday against Texas. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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Junior WVU guard Juwan Staten goes up for a dunk in the Mountaineers’ home victory over No. 11 Iowa State Monday night.
Complete team effort lifts WVU past Iowa State BY AMIT BATRA SPORTS EDITOR @Batra01
The West Virginia men’s basketball team never took their foot off the gas pedal against No. 11 Iowa State Monday evening inside the Coliseum. After building a 19-point halftime lead, the Mountaineers used a complete team performance to rout the Cyclones 102-77. West Virginia (15-10, 7-5 Big 12) shot 53.8 percent from the field, including 59.1 percent from beyond the arc. The Mountaineers missed two free throws on the evening, shooting 90.5 percent from the charity stripe. Iowa State (18-5, 6-5 Big 12) leading scorer and Big 12 Conference points leader Melvin Ejim was held to just six points on 1-of-9 shooting. In his last game against TCU, the Cyclones star scored 48 points. Junior WVU forward Remi Dibo scored a ca-
reer-high 20 points, converting on 6-of-8 shots from 3-point territory. The real story Monday night, however, came from the entire Mountaineer squad – they never let up against an Iowa State team that has won three games in a row prior to Monday’s game. “I think we stuck to the game plan, executed on offense and we really controlled the game on offense. I think that’s what made the difference today,” Dibo said. “It was a team effort. We knew we had to guard Ejim. We did it today. I think we can have games like this every night. We’ve been sticking to the game plan lately and we have to keep doing it.” WVU played the way it knew it was capable of playing all season, even when its youth showed in the early part of the season. The Mountaineers are picking things up, and the team is starting to grow as a collective unit. Going into the game,
Iowa State was No. 1 in assists per game in the country with 18.7. The Mountaineers were able to get more assists, 18-13, and converted on Iowa State’s struggles from 3-point territory and from the foul line. On the evening, Iowa State shot just 17.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. Four WVU players finished in double figures. Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg praised the Mountaineers for never really giving the Cyclones the chance to chip away at the double-digit deficit. “You have to give them credit,” he said. “West Virginia played an excellent game by spacing and exposing us. We were not able to come out and challenge West Virginia’s shooters. (West Virginia) had seven 3-pointers and eight layups at halftime. “We challenged our guys to come out and play well in the second half. The start of the period went fine, but then we be-
gan to make the same mistakes. We allowed West Virginia to get too comfortable. That was the worst effort we have had by far this season.” Defensively, WVU had one of its best games in a long time. The Mountaineers played with a ton of intensity on both ends, but ultimately the shots falling down paved the way for West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins’ team. “We had pretty much the same shots against Kansas and didn’t make them. Today, we made them,” Huggins said. “When our guys make shots, we’re pretty good. We also defended better. It’s probably the best we’ve been defensively.” Junior guard Juwan Staten, who had 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the win over Iowa State, said the team knows what they’re capable of when they play a complete game. “We know what type of team we have,” he said. “Our biggest thing is de-
fense. We’ve been better every game. If we can hold teams to shooting under 40 percent, we’ll have a great chance to win every game. We just have to play the way we play.” Staten said Huggins emphasized not taking the foot off the gas pedal at halftime. While the Mountaineers enjoyed a comfortable lead, they didn’t let up. “We were just trying to do what we did to get the lead,” he said. “We thought they would come out anxious, desperate, shooting a lot of shots, trying to get a lot of fouls. We needed to be calm on defense and stand by our principles.” The Mountaineers, looking for another win over a ranked opponent with an outside chance at the NCAA Tournament, travel to Austin, Texas, to take on the No. 19 Texas Longhorns Saturday. The tip off is scheduled for 8 p.m. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu
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WVU exceeding expectations in 2013-14 It’s hard not to sit back and marvel at what the West Virginia women’s basketball team has done this season. Head coach Mike Carey’s squad owns a 20-3 overall record, with a 9-2 record in conference play. This season has been such a success this far that even Carey is cracking an occasional smile in post-game pressers. This women’s team is quietly putting together what I think is the most impressive season of any West Virginia team this year. The Mountaineers have yet to string two consecutive losses. The closest they got to that was after falling to Baylor in the Coliseum. WVU had to pull off an overtime win against Texas. They have also learned to adjust to a different offense. With the return of senior center Asya Bussie, opponents usually play her with at least two defenders. Bussie’s double-teams gives the Mountaineer shooters room to operate, and they have been effective. The Mountaineers moved up to the No. 13 spot in the AP top 25 poll yesterday, which is their highest ranking since 2012. Carey coached that team to a No. 12 national ranking and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament where its season ended against No. 2 Stanford. Even though Carey openly wishes his team was still flying under the national radar, the new ranking is a stamp for how good this team truly is. Their record is not what impresses me the most. It’s what this team has become. Every player has the same message: “We’re all in this year” or “this is it for us,” and their play truly resembles that. Players like Taylor Palmer and Brooke Hampton have come from basic bench players and used their senior year to become pivotal roles in Carey’s offense. Both guards understand and embrace their role which is one of the reasons why this team is three spots out of the top ten. The dominating play of Bussie doesn’t hurt either. A year after ACL surgery, which made her miss her entire junior year campaign, Bussie is second in the conference in blocks per game with 2.26 and eighth in total rebounds with 7.7 boards per game. The solid play of starting and bench players will have to continue if this team wants a Big 12 Championship. The bottom half of the Mountaineers’ schedule may provide their toughest stretch of the season. Oklahoma State will ride into Morgantown Feb. 19 with what should be the battle for the second seed in the conference. If West Virginia passes that test, it will have the No. 7 team waiting. With some added help from other Big 12 teams, the March 2 matchup with the Lady Bears could hold championship implications. But Carey won’t let his players think that far ahead. The stage is set for the women’s basketball team to not only grab the University’s attention, but the state of West Virginia’s attention. If the Mountaineers can maneuver past these late season hurdles, before you know it, they could be battling their way through the NCAA Tournament. dasports@mail.wvu.edu
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