Chedester Steps Down As UPD Head Phil Scott Named Interim Chief

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BY JARED SERRE “It truly has been a privilege to lice Department in 2011, previously lead the University Police team these worked with the Morgantown Police EDITORINCHIEF past two years, and I look forward to Department. He spent six of those continuing to protect and serve our years as the chief of police. After two years as chief of the West campus community in my new role “Obviously I’m not going to turn Virginia University Police Depart- while focusing on my health at the the department on its ear or any- ment, William “W.P.” Chedester is same time.” thing,” Scott told the Daily Athe- stepping down. Chedester joined the department naeum in a phone interview. “We Chedester, who has served as the in 2002, serving in a variety of roles have a good department, good peo- department’s chief of police since before being elevated to chief follow- ple. We’ve got a good foundation 2018, cited health reasons as the rea- ing the retirement of Bob Roberts. there, so there’s not going to be any son for his departure from the role. Chedester will continue working as radical changes of any sort. “After careful consideration in a lieutenant with the department. “Th ere’s always room to improve, consultation with my family, health PHOTO BY GREG ELLIS PHOTO VIA WVU Phil Scott, who currently serves as and if we see an opportunity, I’m not care providers and WVU colleagues, William “W.P.” Chedester has served as chief of Phil Scott, WVUPD interim chief of police. the department’s deputy chief, will going to hold back from doing that I have made the diffi cult decision to WVUPD since 2018. lead the department on an interim just because I’m the interim. If some- step down from my position as Uni- sions regarding a timeframe for hir- basis. thing needs done, we’ll do it.” national search for a permanent re- versity Police chief,” Chedester said ing the new chief. Scott, who joined the WVU Po- Th e University plans to conduct a placement. Scott told Th e DA that he in a statement. has not been involved in any discus- Huggins says transfer rules changes could cause chaos ple just grabbing guys from the trans- Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. these potential rule changes with the ball Bowl Subdivision) or men’s ice BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY fer portal and then guys going in the A rule change hasn’t been adopted ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. hockey. If they are transferring to a SPORTS EDITOR transfer portal.” by the NCAA yet as a vote is expected “What’s going on with the imme- Division I school for any of the pre- Usually when a student-athlete in January to decide on the possibility diate transfer, eligibility and all the viously-listed sports, they may be Sweeping changes may be com- transfers, there is a long, arduous of permanent changes to the trans- other things in our game, I think guys eligible to compete immediately if ing through the NCAA, and none may process that a player goes through to fer rules. are just going to sit down and eval- they were not recruited by the orig- be more impactful than the potential become eligible. When student-ath- Huggins compared the possibil- uate off of fi lm,” Huggins said of re- inal school and have never received changes to the transfer portal. letes transfer to a new school, they ity of the new transfer portal rules to cruiting changes. “I think the major- an athletics scholarship. Many college coaches have seen have to sit out a year before being el- that of professional free agency and ity of what’s going to happen is just - Th ey are academically and athlet- the possibility of the transfer rules igible to play for their new university trading. Huggins also believes there stealing from other programs, steal- ically eligible at their previous four- changing as something that is wrong if they meet certain NCAA standards. will be dedicated departments in pro- ing isn’t the right word, I guess. Tak- year school. for college athletics. West Virginia With rule changes stemming from grams once this new way of college ing guys from other programs.” - Th ey receive a transfer-release head men’s basketball coach Bob the COVID-19 pandemic, many play- athletics takes full shape. Th ere are three conditions that agreement from their previous four- Huggins has taken the opportunity ers in college basketball are getting “I don’t know if it’s become a sci- student-athletes must meet right now year school. to voice his opinion on the subject waivers to be immediately eligible ence yet; I think it is going to come to in order to transfer to another pro- While the COVID-19 pandemic when asked. the fi rst year that they transfer. Now that,” Huggins said. “I think people gram from the NCAA: has brought immediate changes “I think it’s going to be like profes- in terms of former West Virginia for- are going to be hired to just evaluate - Th ey are transferring to a Divi- throughout college athletics, the po- sional sports in just trading pieces,” ward Oscar Tshiebwe, who trans- players from there.” sion II or III school, or they are trans- tentially new transfer rules might be Huggins said. “I think it’s going to be ferred midseason this year, there is no Huggins sees recruiting taking ferring to a Division I school in any the most significant changes that what you see from now on in peo- possibility of him playing during the a major shift in athletics and how sport other than baseball, men’s or come to college sports in these event- 2020-21 season for head coach John things will change dramatically by women’s basketball, football (Foot- ful times.

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THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2021 3 Editor: Assistant Editor: Gabriella Brown Hannah Hebel [email protected] NEWS [email protected] Semester begins, returns students to unconventional education BY CHRISTINA RUFO were online last semester for ism student. “We were kind of environment. freshmen, many first-year thrown online last spring, and With the weather being “In person classes make me STAFF WRITER students had a mix of in-per- by fall there were still catches unpredictable, it can be a son and online classes. How- and unforeseen issues. Now, I challenge for students to get feel more connected with the With colder weather com- ever, many classes have been think everyone is pretty much together and interact in a so- ing and many classes continu- moved remotely online this used to it, so it’s a little more cially distanced environment, criteria I’m learning. Sitting and ing online, students are ad- semester, causing students to comfortable.” too. justing to the fi rst week back further adapt to a new learn- However, many students “Cold weather in general looking at a screen for hours on campus. For one fresh- ing environment. feel adjusting back to campus makes me unmotivated to man, who has all her classes “In person classes make me second semester is more diffi - go outside, adding that my upon end with no one talking online, the shift to all online feel more connected with the cult than before. classes are all online, I feel classes has been diffi cult to criteria I’m learning,” Baker “The first semester was confi ned to my dorm, or at back to you in some instances maneuver. said. “Sitting and looking at great for me,” Baker said. least to a space that has indoor “It’s a lot harder,” said Lau- a screen for hours upon end “Transitioning from online wifi ,” Baker said. can sometimes feel like I’m not ryn Baker, a freshman nurs- with no one talking back to high school to partially online Regardless of whether or ing student. “I was expect- you in some instances can university/hybrid classes was not students are happy to have learning anything at all.” ing to have at least a few of sometimes feel like I’m not a step up in the right direction. more classes online, the sec- -Lauryn Baker, a freshman nursing my classes online just as be- learning anything at all.” Now having to adjust back to ond semester is bound to be fore, but having everything For upperclassmen who completely online feels as diff erent than last during such student online is hard to adjust back have been remotely online if I’m taking a leap back for unprecedented times. to, especially because some since last semester, the adjust- sure.” “I think it’s easier for me of my teachers don’t even lec- ment doesn’t feel as extreme. According to Ricot- to get into the swing of things were still adjustments to be could only be answered by ex- ture, so I’m stuck on a screen, “I think it’s actually a bit eas- tilli, the online setup some- this semester,” Ricottilli said. made. Th ere were also a lot of periencing something and ad- with little to no direction or ier to adjust to online classes times makes it hard to get “Last semester was the fi rst fi rsts for everyone last semes- justing from there.” instruction.” this semester,” said Kaeli Ri- into the right headspace and with classes that were actually ter and a lot of questions that Although some classes cottilli, a sophomore journal- treat it like a regular learning planned to be online, but there WVU plans to minimize COVID-19 spread with new and old methods this semester professor of biology, Gordon BY CRYSTAL CHECK Smith and Brian Hendricks, of STAFF WRITER epidemiology, and Emily Gar- ner, of civil and environmental Th e University is continuing engineering. to screen students and staff on “Th is can tell us the trend campus for COVID-19 using of infection among a popula- the same testing as last semes- tion,” Driscoll said in the arti- ter as well as new self-admin- cle. “Ideally and theoretically, ister tests, water testing and we can use this as a predic- vaccinations for those within tor. If we see COVID in the the priority groups. wastewater start to increase, In combination with we can raise the alarms and COVID-19 tests that are ad- have more targeted public ministered by healthcare health interventions, such as professionals, WVU has in- increased testing in that area.” troduced self-administered Vaccinations are an- tests this year that allow stu- other way that the Univer- dents and faculty to swab their sity can control the spread of own nasal passages under the COVID-19. As the vaccines are guidance of a trained medical becoming available in the state professional. for those ages 80 or older, Bur- Dr. Carmen Burrell, med- rell said that WVU Medicine ical director of WVU Medi- has already vaccinated some cine Urgent Care and Student staff who were within that age Health Services, said testing requirement and will continue has been ultimately success- to do so for staff and students ful this semester, with only as the vaccine becomes avail- about 1% of faculty and stu- able to more people. dents combined testing posi- “We have been vaccinat- tive for COVID-19. ing the staff and faculty who “There’s an instructor at qualify within the age group right now, our fi rst vaccina- the table, who kind of walks PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE them through the steps to self- tion clinic was on Dec. 30,” swab,” Burrell said. “Th ey walk A student is tested for COVID-19 during intake testing in the Mountainlair Ballrooms before the fall 2020 semester. Burrell said. “For every week, you through opening up the we get a certain allotment kit, what you need, how you drop it in the back to be sent to monitor for COVID-19 and COVID-19 wastewater testing presence of the SARS-CoV-2 that is sent out to those eligi- swab yourself and then you off .” then prioritize testing where it team, who take daily samples virus, which causes COVID-19. ble employees.” collect the specimen, put it in The University has also is needed most, Burrell said. of wastewater from student According to the University, the container, fi ll it out, then been testing water samples for Th is testing began last sum- housing and other buildings the collection team includes any traces of the virus in order mer and is run by the WVU on campus then look for the Timothy Driscoll, assistant 4 | NEWS THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2021 WVU robotics team qualifi es for fi nal round of NASA Centennial Challenge BY GABRIELLA BROWN night to the project. NEWS EDITOR “Speaking for a lot of our team members, it was easier for us to work on this project Th e WVU robotics team is remotely at night,” Gross said. going out of this world as it “Sometimes, we would be up moves on to the fi nal round of all night whenever we had the Space Robotics Challenge, things like Zoom available.” a two-year long NASA Centen- Bernardo Martinez, a team nial Challenge, to compete for member and aerospace engi- a $185,000 grand prize. neering Ph.D. student, said the To qualify for this final team faced several challenges round, the team competed throughout the competition, in the Space Robotics Chal- but working alongside his lenge Phase 2. Th is phase of team to overcome each chal- the competition required the lenge helped him learn a lot. team to design autonomous “We were able to, from robots to aid in a simulated scratch, make the robot do in-situ resource utilization automatized tasks and we mission to the moon, a pro- had some good discussions cess that involves gathering with everyone in the robotics and using materials unique to team. Th ere were always good other worlds. ideas being suggested,” Marti- “Th e challenge is that we nez said. “I would say we have would want to have future au- PHOTO VIA WVU ROBOTICS TEAM good chances to do well and tonomous robots be capable of A model created by the WVU robotics team for Phase 2 of the competition. bring some acknowledgement going out and fi nding materi- to our group nationally, and als that are valuable for things cations of valuable resources qualify for the fi nal round set received will be used to sup- demic hit, Gross said they hopefully bring a prize to WVU such as building structures or using the team’s virtual lunar at 20 points, the team has high port research and education quickly found alternatives as well.” making rocket fuel,” said Jason rover, extracting and collect- hopes for the fi nal round. initiatives in robotics at WVU. that allowed them to work re- Th e fi nal phase of the com- Gross, associate professor and ing those resources, and trans- “When I learned we were He said the money received motely while still working ef- petition begins on Jan. 25, and associate chair for research in porting them. in the top six teams out of 114 so far will likely be used to fi ciently. He said because of full details are set to be re- the Department of Mechani- Gross said the initial com- teams in the competition that help the team through the fi - the pandemic, the team was leased around that time. Gross cal and Aerospace Engineer- petition was open to any- qualifi ed, I was really happy,” nal round, including invest- introduced to additional tools said the fi nal round is cur- ing and robotics team leader. one who wanted to compete, said Cagri Kilic, a team mem- ing in computers or other that allowed them to work re- rently set to run through July. “The competition was cen- drawing in 114 teams from all ber and aerospace engineer- equipment. motely. Th is also allowed the tered around that theme.” over the world. WVU’s team ing Ph.D. student. “We are When the COVID-19 pan- team to dedicate more time at Phase 2 was broken into finished in the top 22 and competing at the international three unique problem-solving was one of six to be awarded level... It’s diffi cult to get this tasks, including successfully $15,000. After scoring 35 success.” BUILDING COMMUNITY locating and reporting the lo- points with the baseline to Gross said any prize money WELLBEING WHEREVER YOU MAY BE WVU receives $150,000 How are you taking care of yourself and our community during these times? The Ofﬁ ce of Health Promotion and Wellness is recognizing students and employees who are grant for drinking water working on wellbeing! Nicholas is a reporter for Channel Kindness, a digital platform sponsored by Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to support the mental health of young people testing program by working with them to create a kinder and braver world. Channel Kindness reporters create written, graphic and audio content that is the quality of their water. results. shared with a broad audience. BY HANNAH HEBEL “I very much believe that According to Hubbart, they Nicholas was asked to expand three stories he wrote for the ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR the way to encourage water are going to be initially test- digital platform. Those stories became three chapters in the book, safety and security in our state, ing for dissolved solids, con- “Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community,” which is Th e WVU Institute for Wa- but elsewhere, is through edu- ductivity, hardness, E. Coli, currently ranked #2 on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcov- ter Security and Science has cation,” Hubbart said. “So re- sulfate, calcium, magnesium, er List. ally this is all about what WVU iron, fl uoride and pH. received a grant to help West Nicholas’ chapters feature West Virginians supporting their commu- Virginians better understand does best.” “I want there to be fl exibil- WVU received the $150,000 ity about the whole thing, so Nicholas McCardle nities. He wrote about Claire Pittman (an artist hosting summer art their water through testing programs from her home), Kensey Bergdorf (a WVU student who and community engagement. grant through the Equitrans that we can adjust to meet the Midstream Foundation and needs of the population — the developed a guidebook to deal with grief) and Dr. Breanna Nolan (a pediatrician who imple- “It’s important that we mented a physical activity and health education program in Wetzel County). have eff ective drinking water will host their community needs of the people,” Hubbart in West Virginia for many rea- workshops where the corpo- said. When asked about how his work as a reporter informs his perspectives on mental health at sons”, said Jason Hubbart, di- ration conducts its natural gas Hubbart said that they are WVU, Nicholas replied, “College is a time of change and growth. It’s important to be kind to rector of the Institute for Wa- operations. currently working on more our Mountaineer community. It’s been a challenging time. Showing compassion is the key to ter Security and Science. “One Th e program will expand grants to help spread their getting through this.” He said that WVU “… harbors an environment that allows people to be is to bring people that drink over three years, with the fi rst program across the state. who they are.” His advice for students is to “… use this time at the University to grow as a water, which is about all of us, year of the program focus- Due to COVID-19, the test- person, be exposed to a diverse community, and be aware of resources on campus that support peace of mind that the water ing on Marion and Harrison ing and workshops may be de- wellbeing.” Counties and the second year layed to later this year. they’re drinking is safe and Dr. Erik Carlton, Associate Dean for Professional Programs in the School of Public Health, focusing on Tyler and Wetzel “It is so much less about secure.” wrote, “We are so pleased with [Nicholas’] eﬀ orts in the community and on behalf of others. Counties. For the third year, science and the numbers and Hubbart, who is also a pro- He sees far beyond himself and his career to the true impact he can make.” fessor of hydrology and wa- the team will work with Dod- publishing, and so much more ter quality, said that a way to dridge and Ritchie Counties. about the people and giving Participants in these coun- something of value to our citi- Do you want to nominate someone for the talk to and educate people is Building Community Wellbeing through testing, as it can give tries will be equipped with zens — taking care of our peo- Wherever You May Be campaign? quantitative evidence about a drinking water test kit and ple and making sure that they Send your nomination to [email protected]. will be able to interpret their have safe water,” Hubbart said. THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2021 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Raeanne Beckner CULTURE Craig Weimer [email protected] [email protected] Alum sees dreams play out on the big screen BY LADIMIR GARCIA and alums, who are looking where you want to go.” STAFF WRITER to do this kind of thing, to On what it was like creat- help them avoid some of the ing his own production com- Giuseppe Lucarelli, the pitfalls that a lot of people fall pany, Lucarelli said there is creator of Mountain Wind into,” Lucarelli said. no such thing as an overnight Productions and a West Additionally, Lucarelli success. Virginia University alum- said that students need to “With every success, it re- nus, has released a new film learn and perfect their craft quires that much more work called “Checkmate.” as much as possible and look to get to where you want to Lucarelli credits his time at the business side of the be,” Lucarelli said. at WVU as one reason for his industry. Mountain Wind Produc- success in creating Mountain “When you talk to your tions provides an array of Wind Productions and even- professors, work with them services, from production tually releasing a film like to learn the business as- services to risk management. “Checkmate.” pects,” Lucarelli said. “Espe- “Every day looks a little “It’s such a supportive, cially with crew, I think ac- different; one day I’m edit- COURTESY OF GIUSEPPE positive environment,” Lu- tors tend to come out with a ing, one day I’m trying to fig- LUCARELLI carelli said when talking better sense of a business.” ure out how to do something Giuseppe Lucarelli, creator of Mountain about WVU. According to Lucarelli, on Facebook,” Lucarelli said. Wind Productions and a West Virginia “Checkmate” became those students who want to “I could be writing some- University alumnus. available for purchase in become producers should try thing; I could be doing an stores in November 2020. to learn about management interview.” raising enough money to Along with Lucarelli, other and always try to ask ques- According to Lucarelli, he do it on our own, or ideally, WVU alumni were involved tions. Lucarelli also said that is his company, and when we get it in front of the right in the creation of the film. students should not lose sight possible, he hires indepen- people.” Lucarelli hopes that be- of their goals and should not dent contractors to help him. Lucarelli said the num- cause of his success, he can be afraid to make mistakes Lucarelli is also working ber of episodes this possi- become a resource for stu- and learn from them. on a horror pilot for a possible series could have is un- dents interested in going into “Set the goals, set up a ble new series. decided. He does, however, this particular industry. plan and stick to the plan,” “The ultimate goal is to get remain optimistic about the “I want to be a resource for, Lucarelli said. “Each project the series commissioned,” future of the pilot. especially alums, students is a stepping stone to get you Lucarelli said. “Either by us COURTESY OF GIUSEPPE LUCARELLI The “Checkmate” movie poster. Winter weather off ers unique outdoor adventures

BY CRAIG WEIMER warm — whether that’s exer- time freezing in the woods ASSISTANT CULTURE EDTOR cising, sleeping in a sleeping when you could stay warm bag or layering with clothing.” and dry in your nice dorm or Many people look at win- Conversely, Hagerty said apartment? Steven Selin, a ter’s bare trees and brown warmer weather does not re- professor in WVU’s division hills and see nothing but a quire the same preparation. of Forestry and National Re- cause for depression. Others “Th at’s compared to, say, sources, is an avid defender look at it and see a challenge. when it’s warmer out and of cold days. “Have you ever heard of you might spend some time “Winter is different, it’s Type 2 Fun?” said Brett Ha- sitting around and chatting cool. It’s a chance to experi- gerty, program manager for or hammocking, you can’t do ence nature in a much more Adventure WV. “It’s the idea of that very well in the winter,” wild way,” Selin said. “You get doing something that’s harder Hagerty said. “You get cold re- a lot more solitude. Chances or potentially a little bit riskier ally fast, so you’ve got to focus are you won’t run into many — certainly winter camping on keeping warm.” people when you’re out there. and backpacking is that way.” Adding to the challenge, It’s also a chance to challenge Hagerty was glad to give Hagerty said, is the shorter yourself. If you’re success- tips for hiking and camping day length of the winter sea- ful, you’ll feel a neat sense of in Monongalia’s wilderness son. With the night constantly accomplishment.” PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE despite the cold weather. creeping in, campers have to Always keen on keeping A winter wonderland near Blackwater Falls State Park. “In general, anything you go to extra lengths to stave off students safe while on their do in the winter is going to the freezing temperatures. winter adventures, Selin also gle thing. Usually, people who “Planning ahead, going Selin said the most import- require more knowledge, “I have, at times, gotten in had some tips for winter want to winter camp have al- with a buddy and leaving ant things to do when winter skill and gear,” Hagerty said. my sleeping bag and been in camping and hiking. ready done some summer word that you’re going some- camping is to layer with warm “When you stop, and you ar- there for 12 hours,” Hagerty “You need to plan ahead,” camping and want to take it where are important,” Selin clothing, insulate and use a en’t exercising anymore, said. “And it’s hard to sleep Selin said. “You need to be a to another level. said. “I would encourage peo- proper sub-zero sleeping bag. and you have to keep your- with that, so you’ve sort of little more prepared than you According to Selin, win- ple to try [winter camping] Students can rent all the nec- self warm, you basically are got to deal with it emotion- do, you know, for summer ter camping requires more fi rst in their backyard, just to essary equipment for their spending 100% of your time ally and mentally.” camping. It’s a lot more seri- precautions than summer make sure their systems are adventures at WVU’s Outdoor focusing on keeping yourself So, why spend your free ous; it’s not a splash and gig- camping. working.” Recreation Center. 6 THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2021 Editor: Emily Rexroad OPINION [email protected] WVU has dropped the ball and forgotten about students’ genuine social needs

BY EMILY REXROAD canceled until April 12. How- the Student Rec Center to en- OPINION EDITOR ever, many students, including sure that students are going myself, believe that this facil- to a gym that is adhering to Th is may only be my second ity should’ve been reopened. If COVID-19 guidelines. Th ere semester on campus, but I can students are denied access to are many precautions that tell when the University makes this resource on campus, they can be taken such as reduced new rules or fails to change should be refunded the entire capacity, sign-ups much like policies that don’t sit well with portion that goes towards run- the private rooms at the library students, especially for those ning the facility. and cleaning equipment fol- either living on campus or in Recently, Jakob Janoski, a lowing each use. the Morgantown area. journalism student, crafted Th e petition has surpassed It’s been decided that until a petition to convince Presi- 2,600 signatures, so I think further notice the Student Rec dent Gordon Gee and others students deserve a response Center will be closed and all in charge of Campus Recre- and possibly some change activities and events have been ation to allow students to use with the Student Rec Center’s availability. Another disappointment on-campus residents have faced is the continuing denial PHOTO BY MICHAEL WHALEN of guests in residential build- The Student Rec Center has been closed for students looking to get in a workout or play pickup sports. ings. At the very least, students should be able to allow their fi rst or even second year ing break. Some sporadic well- be worry about students po- other on-campus residents in on campus. It’s even harder ness days aren’t going to cut tentially bringing the virus their rooms. Most likely, these when you’re a student during it since many students will back to campus and students students are already hang- a pandemic to fi nd friends. Lit- still be working to catch up on could’ve had the time to relax ing out in classrooms or eat- tle things like this could really those days. with friends and family after a ing together. I understand make a diff erence in students’ An easy solution to this diffi cult semester. COVID-19 is a large concern, lives. problem was to treat it like the Th is semester may not be and it’s going to be like that for Even though a spring break fall semester. Th e University everything students have a while, but if students are al- trip wasn’t what I was plan- could’ve sent everyone home hoped for, but for now, we can ready with these people, what ning on this semester, it’s ex- for break, much like Th anks- only hope that this upcoming harm is there to let them in the tremely disappointing to see giving break, and use the fol- fall can be better. dorms? PHOTO BY JAMES KNABLE that the University completely lowing weeks as online in- It’s hard for undergradu- abandoned the idea of letting structional days with online Campus residence halls, like Seneca Hall, have put strict restrictions in place. ate students to fi nd friends students have a much deserv- fi nal exams. Th ere wouldn’t Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor shine in HBO’s ‘Locked Down,’ a COVID-19 rom-com in an attempt to untangle their tency of the material is hard BY ZACH DELUCA lives from one another. Th at is, to ignore. Th e formation of the STREAMING CRITIC until it leads to a cooperative heist plan is built on so many plan to steal a £3 million di- conveniences that it loses any It’s a risky move from di- amond seemingly too conve- real sense of being organic. rector Doug Liman and writer nient to not be fate. Th e fi lm also goes all in on a Steven Knight to release a It’s a lot to juggle, but Hatha- painfully unfunny Edgar Allen fi lm so heavily involved with way and Ejiofor aren’t afraid to Poe joke that’s reappearance the current pandemic to start live in the story’s more theat- reveals the thin line between 2021. Not just because it off ers rical moments with enough intoxicating silliness and grat- the very opposite of escapism, charm to keep the melodrama ing annoyance. but for fear that it has anything digestible. At its best, “Locked Down” truly valuable to say given our For those who enjoyed Ha- is a freeing experience that position still tight within its thaway’s turn in “Ocean’s 8,” fi nds joy indulging the fantas- deadly grasp. Th at being said, fans will fi nd her evolved here tical desires that being pent-up “Locked Down” proves to be in a meatier and more un- for so long creates. surprisingly playful, fi nding a hinged role, and Ejiofor cease- It’s easy to become clouded trace of oddball optimism in lessly matches her passion as in these desperate times of our future past the crisis. they propel each other into what we need to feel whole Paxton (Chitwetel Ejiofor) further zany wrinkles of their again, and watching Paxton and Linda (Anne Hathaway) range. and Linda stroll through the have just broken up, but the Much of the script’s she- PHOTO VIA HBO Harrods food hall like it’s their nanigans wouldn’t work with- own private kitchen becomes mandatory lockdown imposed Anne Hatheway and Chiwetel Ejiofar star in HBO’s “Locked Down.” in London has them trapped out their commitment, and a striking image for the excite- together in their home with luckily, Knight’s latest resem- ment of our future. Th ere is fresh wounds and frazzled bles the clever confi nement understands its own madness, ments about grocery lists and string of films taking place newfound appreciation to be thoughts. In between sessions of his indie hit “Locke” more but knows how much we do baking bread while dressed during COVID-19, and Li- discovered in liberation. of downing wine and endur- so than the disastrous “Seren- as well. in pajamas for the near en- man’s off -kilter approach pulls Th e fi lm is now available ing soulless Zoom calls, they ity.” What silliness does persist What other film will you tirety of the runtime? It’s pos- together the messiness with exclusively on HBO Max. bicker in frantic monologues from his previous misfi re is in fi nd two Hollywood A-listers sibly the best representation vibrant energy. service of a movie that not only engaging in animated argu- of lockdown life in the latest At times, the inconsis- THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2021 CHILL 7 PET OF THE DAY Stress Building Up? 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McGuirl is coming ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR own COVID-19 troubles — off of a rough performance having players miss each of against Oklahoma in which its last three games — the he scored only three points, On Saturday, No. 14 West Wildcats have also had to shooting just 1-for-9. Virginia will take on Kansas postpone a game against The Wildcats are an under- State in Manhattan, Kansas. Iowa State. In the team’s sized team with their leading This will be the first game most recent game, the Wild- rebounder being Gordon, a for WVU in two weeks due to cats had just nine scholar- 6-foot-4 guard who is aver- COVID-19 issues that post- ship players available to play. aging seven rebounds per poned the team’s last three Miles McBride is leading game. games. the Mountaineers in scor- The Mountaineers are av- West Virginia’s last game ing with 15 points per game. eraging 75 points per game was a loss in Morgantown to Derek Culver is second on and holding their opponents then-No. 4 Texas, thanks to the team in scoring and is to 70 points per game, while a last-second three-pointer currently averaging a dou- the Wildcats are averag- from Longhorns guard An- ble-double with 14 points ing only 66 points per game drew Jones. and 11 rebounds per game. and giving up 72 to their In the matchup with Texas, Both McBride and Culver opponents. West Virginia (9-4, 2-3 Big 12) sit in the top 15 in the Big 12 West Virginia has yet to led for the majority of the in scoring this season, Culver play Kansas State this sea- game including a five-point is also leading the conference son, but in the last matchup, lead with just under a minute in rebounding and is the only the Mountaineers came away and a half left in the game. player averaging double-digit with a 66-55 win. In the last Kansas State (5-10, 1-6 rebounds. four games between the two, Big 12) is currently on a five- Kansas State has just three the Wildcats have won three. game losing streak with its players averaging more than The game will tip off at 4 most recent loss coming 10 points per game this sea- p.m. and will be televised na- against Oklahoma on Tues- son, Gordon, Nijel Pack and tionally on ESPN2. day by a score of 76-50. Da- PHOTO BY WVU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Mike McGuirl, who is lead- Juan Gordon led the Wildcats West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) drives against Texas on Jan. 9. ing the team with 12 points in scoring with 13 points. Two Mountaineer swimmers earn Big 12 awards BY NICK KREMER the NCAA Zone Dive Champi- onship. Lenz also won the Big ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR 12 Diver of the Week nomination a year ago. On Wednesday, the West The Mountaineers suf- Virginia men’s swim and dive fered a tough loss against Pitt team had two student-ath- in their first meet of 2021. letes collect Big 12 awards However, the clear cut per- as senior David Dixon was formances by Dixon and awarded Co-Big 12 Men’s Lenz provide a boost for West Swimmer of the Week and ju- Virginia. nior PJ Lenz earned Diver of WVU head coach Vic Riggs the Week. saw positives for his team so Th e duo is coming off of early in the season follow- big performances in the Back- ing the performance against yard Brawl against Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh. Dixon fi nished fi rst in both “It also was a very solid the 100- and 200-yard butter- day for the men’s team,” Riggs fl y along with a second-place said. “We ran into a very good fi nish in the 400 freestyle relay Pitt team, and they swam re- and a third-place fi nish in the ally well. With that said, our 200 medley relay. team also swam very well. Lenz fi nished with a pro- Today was a good start to our gram-record score on the season, and we know where three-meter springboard, he we are and what we need to also came away with wins do to get better. in the men’s platform and “We had several life- one-meter dives. Lenz fin- time-best times from both ished the meet in second PHOTO BY COLIN HEILMAN teams today, which makes place with a score of 396.98, A WVU swimmer comes up for air during a breaststroke race against George Washington last season. for a great start to our season.” topping his previous best of Next up, the team will host 390.80. Notre Dame on Jan. 29 and Dixon is a native of Rich- 30. Following that meet, they mond, Virginia, and is in his was an NCAA Champion- Toyota U.S. Open. 12 Championships. Dixon Week twice a season ago. ship qualifi er and was also Dixon also finished the holds the school record for Lenz was also a qualifi er in will have almost a month off fourth season with the Moun- before the Big 12 Champion- taineers. A season ago, Dixon selected to represent WVU 2019-20 season with a bronze the 200 fl y, and won the award last season’s NCAA Champi- at the USA swimming’s 2019 in the 200 butterfl y at the Big for Big 12 Swimmer of the onships when he qualifi ed for ships start on Feb. 24. THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2021 SPORTS | 9 Deans fi lling critical role for Mountaineers BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY SPORTS EDITOR

This West Virginia women’s basketball team has had a clear leader from the be- ginning of the season in red- shirt senior guard Kysre Gon- drezick. However, another player has made her name heard time and again and is emerging as a star for the Mountaineers. Sophomore guard Kirsten “KK” Deans, from Greensboro, North Carolina, started her career at WVU productively during the 2019-20 season. In 29 games with one start, Deans averaged fi ve points, two assists and three rebounds per game. Deans shot the ball well from the fi eld with a 33% fi eld goal percentage, yet, her three- point shooting was on the low side at 27%. In year two, Deans has made a tremendous leap in nearly every statistical category. Th rough 12 games, Deans av- erages 32 minutes per game while scoring 12 points, snag- ging three rebounds and dish- ing out three assists per game. PHOTO BY WVU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS West Virginia head coach Mike Carey said that Deans West Virginia guard Kirsten “KK” Deans (3) walks oﬀ the ﬂ oor following West Virginia’s 67-59 victory against Oklahoma State on Jan. 16. brings the right mindset to the basketball court. taineers. The three guards She’s a complete player, and a signifi cant jump from her front of a team that has had an year is a lot better than it was “She’s the energy,” Carey combine to score on average she has really done a great job freshman campaign. Deans’ exceptional start to the season last year, and I think our work said. “She plays with a lot of 43 points per game for West for us so far.” three-point percentage places and currently sits in fourth ethic is a lot better than what heart and she’s tough too. Virginia. Th e most noteworthy im- her second on the team. place in the Big 12. Carey sees it was last year,” Carey said. She’ll run through a wall.” “She gives us that meanness provement for Deans has Overall, the Mountaineers improvement in the team “I think a lot of our younger Deans combines with Gon- and plays extremely hard,” been her three-point shoot- rank second in the Big 12 with chemistry and acknowledged players have gotten a lot better drezick and also Madisen Carey said of Deans’ role. ing. Deans is currently 17-for- a 38% average from three- the impact of younger players from last year as well.” Smith to make a very provok- “Also, she’s scoring the bas- 37 (46%) from behind the arc point range. stepping up. ing backcourt for the Moun- ketball, which really helps us. in 12 appearances, which is Deans has been at the fore- “I think our chemistry this WVU gymnastics begins 2021 season against Oklahoma BY KATIE WOLFHOPE Kianna Yancey, along with fl oor (9.888). Classmate Carly SPORTS WRITER Pierson, paced WVU with 10 Woodard is No. 6 on beam podium fi nishes each, while (9.900). Th e West Virginia gymnas- junior Kendra Combs re- Th ree Sooner freshmen are tics team kicks off the 2021 ceived eight podium fi nishes. also ranked, Audrey Lynn at season on Friday with a meet- WVU tallied 49.225 on bal- No. 12 on vault (9.875), Kath- ing against the 2019 National ance beam, the fourth-best erine LeVasseur at No. 11 on Champion and reigning Big score in program history last bars (9.900) and Audrey Da- 12 Conference champion, No. season. The Mountaineers vis at No.15 on bars (9.887). 2 Oklahoma. lost some key athletes on the Junior Emma LaPinta is Last season, the Moun- team due to graduation, but ranked in the top 10 on fl oor taineers finished with 11 hopes that the newly wel- at No. 10 with a 9.900 aver- wins and ranked nationally comed freshmen, Chloe As- age. Sophomore Jenna Dunn twice in the Road to Nation- per, Ellen Collins, Gillian rounds out the ranked Soon- als Rankings. Th e fl oor lineup Fletcher, Agatha Handono, ers at No. 17 on beam (9.875). fi nished 2020 ranked No. 24 Kiana Lewis and Nicole Nor- West Virginia was set to nationally. WVU registered ris, can be valuable additions host the Big 12 Gymnastics four top-50 scores, includ- to the team. Championship last year, but ing a season-high 196.425 Oklahoma (2-0) opened the season was interrupted wins over Pitt and Rutgers on the season with a win against by the COVID-19 pandemic. March 1. Arizona State and recently WVU will host the champion- Sophomore Abbie Pierson defeated then-No. 3 Utah. ship on March 20 at the WVU was ranked inside the top 10 Senior Anastasia Webb is Coliseum in Morgantown. on vault, tying for No. 9 over- No. 4 nationally in the all- The matchup is set to all, with a qualifying score of around (39.563), No. 3 on begin at 7 p.m. and will be FILE PHOTO 9.84 and had 264.175 total the beam (9.925), No. 11 on broadcast live through Big 12 Junior Rachel Hornung celebrates a completed bars routine during a meet last season. points on the year. Classmate vault (9.888) and No. 20 on Now on ESPN+. 10 | SPORTS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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