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BY KAYLA GAGNON BY JARED SERRE University subjects VIDEO EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR with highest withdrawal rates After the Drag Queen Storytime Of the 151 total subjects offered was canceled because of threats of vi- at WVU last school year, six fea- 1. Global Competency: 20.27% olence, members and allies of WVU’s tured drop rates of greater than or LGBTQ+ community gathered in front equal to 10%, according to data ob- 2. Chinese: 17.31% of the Morgantown Library in a gesture tained from the University. of support. Through a Freedom of Informa- 3. Animal Physiology: 14.47% “In order to counteract this hate, tion Act submitted to the Univer- we need to show love,” said Ash Cu- sity, the Daily Athenaeum obtained tright, the president of Morgantown grade distribution reports from ev- 4. Philosophy: 10.78% Pride, which provides resources to ery section of each course offered the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. during the 2018-19 academic year. 5. Astronomy: 10.1% “While the library event was canceled, The DA took the number of W no- [the people who sent threats] thought tations, which indicate class drops, Percentages indicate proportion this was a victory. We don’t want them from each course, as well as the to- of students who dropped a course to think that.” PHOTO BY KAYLA GAGNON tal number of students enrolled in within the subject People who attended wore and car- each course, and calculated a per- ried rainbow and transgender pride Morgantown Pride President Ash Cutright embraces another rally attendee. centage drop rate for each course fl ags. Some carried fl ags with quotes subject on campus. and fit with the professor, that’s reading instead of drag queens. After the event’s cancellation, the from the hit reality show “RuPaul’s The most dropped subject, kind of part of just one of those Local drag performers Robin queens decided to share their message global competency, featured 11 [where] they’ll test out two differ- Drag Race,” like “Reading is funda- Hearts-Love and Dimitria Blackwell of literacy and acceptance through students dropping subject courses mental” and “We’re born naked, the had decided to do the Drag Queen Sto- ent people and go with the person YouTube. Th ere is going to be a You- out of 54 total students, achieving rest is drag.” rytime at the Morgantown Library to they like.” Tube channel created in the near fu- a drop rate of 20.37%. Five other “Th e queer community here is very promote literacy as well as inclusion. The subject with the highest en- ture where Blackwell and Hearts-Love subjects featured drop rates of 10% tight-knit, and I love seeing all the dif- “I wish I had a program like this will be recording their online version or higher. rollment, mathematics, had a drop ferent representations of our queer when I was younger. I was the kid who of Drag Queen Storytime. The median drop rate amongst rate of 8.19% — of 12,730 total stu- community here today,” Cutright said. went to the public library and tried to Blackwell emphasized the impor- all of the University’s subjects was dents, 1,042 students dropped with “I wanted to be here to show that as fi nd books on being gay or trans that I tance of spreading their message out- 3.30%. a trans person who’s received a lot of could. Th e library is our connection to a “W” on their transcript. hate over the last two weeks that I’m side of Monongalia County. Louis Slimak, the University’s as- Among foreign languages, Chi- the outside world and so are books,” “We wanted to be a family-friendly not going to let it get to me.” Hearts-Love said. sistant provost for curriculum, as- nese classes featured the highest option that takes into account the im- Elected offi cials such as city coun- Both drag queen readers dealt with sessment and accreditation, said drop rate with 17.31% of students portance of literacy and the safety of there are a variety of factors in cilors Barry Wendell and Zackery online harassment for weeks leading enrolled in classes dropping with Cruze and Monongalia County state all of the patrons,” Blackwell said. “You place that contribute to a student’s up to the scheduled reading on Satur- a “W”. German was second with a delegates Barbara Evans Fleishauer can watch it from the safety of your decision to drop a course. day. Dimitria Blackwell, one of the vol- rate of 9.55%, followed up by Ar- and Danielle Walker were in atten- unteer drag queen readers, said the de- own home, you don’t have to walk past In addition to the risk of failing dance. Delegate Walker gave a speech cision to cancel was out of concern for protesters to watch our event.” a course and dealing with work re- abic (9.09%), Italian (8.94%) and to the crowd of around 50. the safety of the children that would Hearts-Love said the cancellation quirements, students often make French (8.49%). “When we like to use the motto, be attending because of the violent of the event was not a loss like the peo- decisions to drop in order to find Six subjects did not feature a sin- ‘Mountaineers are always free,’ we threats that were made online. ple who opposed the storytime believe the best fit. gle “W” drop, including pharmacy, “We have a large number of stu- don’t defi ne who those Mountaineers “Th is cancellation has nothing to it was. veterinary science and business “Th ey have empowered us and in- dents who will register for multiple are. Th e time is now that we start living do with our safety. 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Second suspect WVU Day of Giving raises millions identified in heroin-laced to support and grow the University vape pen case

BY HANNAH HEBEL STAFF REPORTS STAFF WRITER Th e Morgantown Police WVU raised more than Department has identifi ed $11 million to help fund pro- and confi rmed another sus- grams, provide opportunities pect in the heroin-laced for students and improve the vape pen overdose case. University during its third During a traffi c stop on annual Day of Giving. Gallatin Street, a Morgan- Donations this year were town PD K-9 offi cer searched made up of more than 4,040 and recovered more than gifts and significantly in- two and a half pounds of creased from the $6 million marijuana, weighing scales raised in last year’s Day of and packaging materials Giving. in the Dodge Ram truck of “I am excited and pleased Tristan Clay Anderson, 23, with how our third annual of Bolivar, Ohio. WVU Day of Giving went,” Th e investigation contin- said Mary Esposito, direc- ued as detectives obtained tor of Annual Giving, in a a search warrant at Ander- statement. “Once again, our son’s local address at 351 alumni and friends were ex- Virginia Avenue, according tremely generous.” to an MPD press release. The departments that During their search, de- raised the most donations on tectives recovered more Nov. 13 were the Statler Col- than 25 pounds of mari- lege of Engineering & Min- juana, more than 70 bot- eral Resources with more tles of highly-concentrated THC oils along with other than $6 million, the WVU PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Extension Service with more controlled substances, more than $1.3 million and the The University raised more than $11 million during its third annual Day of Giving. than 300 TKO labeled vaping WVU Medicine Children’s cartridges and more than with more than $1.2 million, better quality of life for our than 2,000 donations came Maryland. Day of Giving to our alumni 100 THC edible candies. according to the WVU Day of state and create new oppor- from donors within the state Esposito said social media and friends,” Esposito said in Anderson has been Giving’s website. tunities for WVU,” Esposito of West Virginia, 293 donors brought a lot of benefits to a statement. “It really creates charged with possession “Gifts made on [the] Day said in the statement. came from Pennsylvania, 206 the event and its outreach. excitement for the day and with intent to sell and de- of Giving help create schol- According to the donor donors came from Virginia “Social media is an excel- helps us connect with Moun- liver a controlled substance. arships for students, provide heat map on the site, more and 121 donors came from lent way to promote WVU taineers across the world.” He is pending arraignment. Resources available for students living with disabilites

BY IRELAND VISCOUNT meet with an accessibility spe- Oliverio said. “Th at would be fi ce of Accessibility is getting STAFF WRITER cialist. Th en the student must for someone who has a phys- their information out there to “I think just the education and getting it out there request accommodations. ical disability permanently or students, Oliverio said. Specialists work closely someone who breaks a leg or In 2016, Vanessa Bishop, a to students and faculty, and getting people to “I think just the education multidisciplinary studies stu- with these students to ensure even a sprained ankle.” refer them to our offi ce and to take advantage and getting it out there to stu- dent at WVU, underwent a ma- their success at WVU. Accom- Th ere are pick-up and drop- of using the van [is important]. I just don’t think modations for housing, trans- off locations around cam- dents and faculty and getting jor surgery to remove a brain individuals realize what our offi ce does and the tumor. portation and academics are pus for the students to meet people to refer them to our of- services we have.” available to students. the van, and the transporta- “I just haven’t had the great- fi ce and to take advantage of -Teressa Oliverio, accessability specialist, Bishop said the main forms tion service gets the students’ est experiences with health, using the van [is important],” cancer, disabilities, etc. in the WVU Offi ce of Accessibility and Services of accommodation she re- schedule so they know when past three plus years after my quires are handicap accessi- they should be making their Oliverio said. “I just don’t brain surgery,” Bishop said. ble transportation to and from way around campus. think individuals realize what While she’s had to face sev- class and extra time for timed “Midterms, finals and our offi ce does and the ser- mobility and impairment.” Bishop said. assignments in a designated events around campus in- eral challenges on campus, vices we have here.” she said slowly over the past Th e Offi ce of Accessibility Oliverio said there are sev- testing area, free from other cluding basketball and foot- While Bishop has had to three years, her disability has Services has existed for many eral challenges students may distractions. ball games [and] whenever improved. years at West Virginia Univer- face when living on campus. Other students may require they have FallFest going on, face challenges during her Bishop is not alone in hav- sity. Th is organization helps “Our campus is spread out accommodations includ- the van will be running during time on campus, she said the ing to learn to cope with a dis- students with temporary or from downtown to Evansdale,” ing note-taking assistance, those times,” Oliverio said. accessibility offi ce has been permanent disabilities around Oliverio said. “Th ere are some transcriber services, special Th e van only runs for Uni- ability on campus. Teressa Ol- a resource for her during her iverio, accessibility specialist all campuses at WVU includ- places where there may not housing arrangements and a versity events and only picks with the Offi ce of Accessibility ing downtown and Evansdale. have sidewalks, there’s a lot of shuttle service that runs on up students on campus. time on campus. Services, said more than seven “Th e accessibility services hills, and just the up and down campus. Th ere are currently “If they do need anything “OAS has been able to help hundred students on campus go above and beyond with of the campus, and a lot of the 19 students that utilize the ac- off campus, then we always with that — with my higher require assistance. making sure you are not only buildings are older.” cessibility van. refer them to contact Moun- education,” Bishop said. “I “Approximately 750 stu- accommodated, but also [by] To receive accommodations “With our offi ce, we can of- tain Line, and they can work would, without a doubt, rec- dents are registered with our making sure that one feels from the Offi ce of Accessibil- fer the accessibility van for stu- with someone who has a dis- offi ce,” she said. “Currently, we comfortable and included ity, a student must complete dents that have a permanent or ability,” Oliverio said. ommend OAS at West Virginia only have four registered with while in the classroom,” an online application and then temporary physical disability,” Th e hardest part for the Of- University.” 4 | PHOTO STORY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Shake up your routine: Go discover your university

BY JAMES KNABLE PHOTOGRAPHER

It’s easy to slip into a rou- tine when being a college student, especially with a set schedule of classes we all follow for an entire semester. Sometimes, we all feel stuck or overwhelmed because of these routines, and it’s diffi- cult to try and find a way to destress during your time at WVU. However, there are so many great places that Mor- gantown and WVU is home to that can make a student appreciate what this univer- sity stands for and what goes on every day around us when we’re all just trying to get to the weekend. This photo story covers multiple places located on campus grounds and places outside of the University. With these places, students can learn, explore and grow while discovering something new about the University they find themselves in for four or more years. By ven- turing off into these spots, we can all appreciate this Uni- versity and state a little bit more and what it has to of- fer to everyone that comes to Research on diff erent types of plant species is always happening by WVU Biology students at the greenhouse. The greenhouse canbe found at the penthouse level of the Life Sciences building. Morgantown and WVU.

Sky Rock at Dorsey’s Knob Park is covered in all sorts of graffi ti gathered throughout the years. From greek letters to names, Sky Rock has its own artistic approach to it.

Sky Rock at Dorsey’s Knob Park is located about 10 minutes from WVU’s Downtown Campus. With amazing views and some na- ture trails, it makes for a perfect spot to get a 360 view of the Morgantown area.

The WVU Art Museum is a perfect place for students to explore their creative side during their busy schedules. With free admis- The West Virginia and Regional History Museum is home to multiple exhibits including photos of the Morgantown area through sion, it makes a great place to escape the daily stresses of college. the decades. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Cole McClanahan CULTURE Penny De La Cruz [email protected] [email protected] New Grubhub option allows WVU students to bypass long lunch lines BY RAEANNE BECKNER tion is to increase satisfaction Mountainlair snacks and beverages work? location.” STAFF WRITE on campus. • Bits & Bytes, which at Oakland Hall “First, guests must down- When ordering is com- “As part of our continuing offers off-the-grill • Mindful, which off ers load Grubhub and create a plete, the app will give users a eff orts to enhance the stu- food, Starbucks cof- meals that contain 600 new account, or sign-in to wait time. Once the wait time Tired of waiting in line dent, faculty and staff expe- fee and snacks in the calories or less, in Th e their account if they already is over, orders will be placed during the after-class lunch rience, WVU Dining Services Engineering Sciences Market at WVU have it downloaded,” Towers under the pick-up sign at each rush? partnered with Grubhub to Building • Burgershop, a restau- said. “On the account page, location so waiting in line is In addition to the numer- allow users to order and pay • Brew ‘n Gold Cafe, a rant known for, but users select settings (gear avoided. ous changes WVU Dining Ser- for food ahead of time for full espresso bar ser- not limited to, its icon) at the top right, then se- “WVU Dining Services is vices has made to eating on quick pick up at select loca- vice with to-go op- burgers in Th e Market lect ‘Campus Dining.’” happy we were able to add campus this year, it has also tions on campus,” Towers said tions at Evansdale at WVU After setting up West Vir- online ordering to select lo- implemented a new way to in an email. Towers Students, staff and fac- ginia University in the app, cations on campus, and hope access food at campus loca- Although this option is not • da Vinci’s, another ulty can pay for their food students, staff and faculty are our guests enjoy ordering tions through a popular app available at all on-campus espresso bar which on Grubhub with a debit or able to add a campus card as through this new, convenient — Grubhub. eateries, restaurants that are off ers to-go options at credit card, Dining Dollars, a payment method or move option,” Towers said. Tiffany Towers, commu- on the Grubhub app include: Evansdale Library Mountie Bounty or prime on to view participating cam- For questions about Grub- nications manager for WVU • Which Wich, a store • Park Place, a conve- plan meal swipes. Each trans- pus restaurants. From there, hub at on-campus locations, Dining Services, said the mainly known for nience-like store that action will include a $0.59 fee. Towers said it is “just like us- email [email protected] main reason for the added op- sandwiches, in the offers to-go meals, So how does ordering ing Grubhub at any other or call 304-293-3166. Haunted Halls of WVU, episode fi ve: Th e voice behind the stories BY SEVOHN HUNTER chosen a select few stories to PODCAST EDITOR share in this podcast series. In this fi nal episode, Burns shares how he became a pro- Th e series of “Haunted Halls fessional storyteller, the de- of WVU” is coming to a close, tailed process he goes through but the hundreds of stories of in order to put a story together Morgantown’s history will live from start to fi nish, his per- on forever. In this week’s epi- sonal thoughts on ghosts and sode, SeVohn Hunter sits down ghouls and much more. with the voice of “Haunted Th is interview and the com- Hydro Flasks: Halls of WVU, ”Jason Burns, to plete series of “Haunted Halls learn more about the behind of WVU” can be heard at thed- the scenes work he does for the aonline.com/hauntedhall- stories he has discovered. spodcast. It’s also published popular or not? Burns has been a profes- on many major podcasting sional storyteller for more services, including Apple Pod- than a decade. Th is hobby has cast, Google Play, TuneIn, An- also turned him into an ama- chor, Spotify and more. teur historian. Burns believes When you are fi nished with the history behind the story is this series, there are many what makes them so compel- other podcasts to listen to ling. Burns is also in the pro- from the DA. Visit thedaon- GRAPHICGRAPHIC BY CAROLINECAROLINE MURPHYMURPHY cess of compiling all of the line.com/podcasts for more stories he has collected into a information. book, and this why he has only tles were first introduced in panies are coming up with While it may seem cool BY TANNER BOECKMANN 2009, and have since grown their own version of a Hy- to some people to have a CORRESPONDENT in popularity, at least, that’s dro Flask water bottle. nice, reusable water bottle, what people used to think. Companies including Yeti to others it is no big deal. When you have such “I usually just use a reg- and Klean Kanteen are a big campus like WVU, ular plastic water bottle, proving to be more pop- This campus trend seems chances are you will have or put water in an empty ular and better working to be one that has fallen out to do some walking. coke bottle,” Arden Minor, than a Hydro Flask is. So, of favor with students, and Whether it’s through a freshman public relations naturally, not as many stu- likely won’t make a come- the iconic Woodburn Cir- student, said. dents are buying the Hydro back. Carrying a reusable cle, Evansdale Crossing, or Contrary to what peo- Flask brand water bottles water bottle is much better through the Mountainlair, ple may have thought, Hy- anymore. there are many places to dro Flask water bottles are Sara Brown, a freshman for the environment, but it walk on campus. On those not as popular as when they wildlife and fisheries re- doesn’t have to be a fancy walks, you will likely need were first introduced. sources student, uses a one such as a Hydro Flask. something to drink. “I think the only reason Klean Kanteen and a Yeti, In the end, many stu- It’s time to explore what people buy [Hydro Flasks] while Jacey Crayton, a dents will always carry could, or could not, be the is for the name,” Minor sophomore music student, around a reusable water next campus trend: Hydro said. just uses a regular water Flask water bottles. These With the growing pop- bottle and doesn’t really bottle, but more than likely, simple and sleek-looking ularity of using reusable care about having a fancy, it will not be a Hydro Flask vacuum-sealed water bot- water bottles, many com- reusable water bottle. brand water bottle. 6 Staff MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 OPINION Contributions [email protected] Editorial-in-Chief: Choose books not bigotry

BY DOUGLAS SOULE EDITORINCHIEF

Morgantown is better than this. People – some of whom were Morgantown residents and fellow Mountaineers – let bigotry override decency and maturity to attack an event that promoted literacy, acceptance and inclusion. Multiple threats of vio- lence against volunteer read- ers forced the Morgantown Public Library to cancel its PHOTO BY KAYLA GAGNON Saturday morning “Drag Queen Storytime” event. Del. Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, gives a speech on the power of love and action Attendance to this event in the community. was voluntary. The people the drag queens that forced that led to the canceled against this event didn’t have the library to cancel the meeting – shows an ignorant to go. If parents didn’t want event. version of Morgantown that PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS their children to join drag Morgantown’s website has contrasts with the words on The Morgantown Public Library is located at 373 Spruce St. queens “[Dimitria] Blackwell the following written on its its homepage. This version and Robin Hearts-Love for homepage: “The city strives of Morgantown was shown port. After the cancella- president of Morgantown be a YouTube channel cre- a family friendly story time to be an inclusive commu- across the nation, as news tion, members and allies of Pride, which provides re- ated in the near future where featuring great stories and nity for its residents and visi- sources far and wide gave the WVU’s LGBTQ+ community sources to the LGBTQ+ com- Blackwell and Hearts-Love imagination,” which is how tors. The City of Morgantown cancellation coverage. gathered in front of the Mor- munity and its allies, said, will be recording their on- the event is listed in the li- asks everyone to act with a Yet, Morgantown is better gantown Library on Saturday “In order to counteract this line version of Drag Queen brary’s calendar, they didn’t helpful intent, to respond to than the threats and derision hate, we need to show love.” Storytime. morning in a gesture of sup- have to take them. each other with civility, and that preceded the scheduled Gagnon reports that af- Morgantown is better Instead, some people to treat the environment with library event. port, as reported by the DA’s ter the event’s cancella- than threats and derision; made hateful comments; respect.” Despite those who re- Kayla Gagnon. tion, the queens decided to the counter-response by the these comments can be The uproar over this read- sorted to nastiness in dis- One of the signs at the share their message of liter- drag queens and their sup- found throughout social me- ing – the derogatory com- course about the reading, rally said, “BOOKS NOT acy and acceptance through porters shows the city as its dia. Some made threats to ments as well as the threats the event saw strong sup- BIGOTRY.” Ash Cutright, the YouTube. There is going to meant to be.

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BY CODY NESPOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Even on the wrong end of a five-game losing streak, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown knew exactly what his team needed to do in order to win games. “The formula, since Jan- uary I’ve been telling every- body, is turnover margin, is special teams and being able to run the ball and stop the run,” Brown said. Brown and the Mountain- eers had all of these things working Saturday when they upset the No. 24 Kansas State Wildcats on the road, break- ing the losing streak. The Mountaineers were plus two in turnover margin, made a 50-plus yard field goal, had a punt downed inside the 20, ran for more yards as a team than they PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE have in a month and held J.P. Hadley holds a “Trust The Climb!” sign following West Virginia’s victory over NC State earlier this season. the Wildcats 60 yards below their per game average for rushing. keeping their run game in Growden played a large role ley for the past three weeks Before Saturday, K-State check.” in stifling K-State’s come- and made a career-long 51- quarterback Skylar Thomp- Leddie Brown rushed back effort at the end of the yard field goal in the fourth son had only thrown one for 62 yards and Kennedy game. With under two min- quarter. interception on the year. McKoy ran for 41. It was utes left to play and with only “[Legg] missed a kick there The WVU defense picked Leddie Brown’s second best a four point lead, Growden at the end of the half. He Thompson off twice, includ- rushing performance on the pinned Kansas State at their was kind of holding his head ing on the final play of the season and McKoy’s third own 8-yard line. down I told him, ‘Hey man, PHOTO BY JAMES KNABLE game that could have been best. “The pooch punt at the we’re going to need you’. He Neal Brown arrives at Kansas Memorial Stadium prior to taking on the Jayhawks. a game-winning touchdown. Kansas State had been av- end of the game was big, pin- has really risen to the chal- “We didn’t run the ball eraging 191.1 rushing yards ning them inside the ten,” lenge every time,” Brown being the difference in the The Mountaineers’ next great, it was better, it was per game coming in to Sat- Brown said. said. “We felt like, with the game because they would’ve time out will be at home an improvement on what urday, but West Virginia held Freshman kicker Casey wind, he could make it 50- kicked a field goal at the end against the Oklahoma State we have been doing,” Brown the Wildcats to only 122. Legg has been filing in for plus. He ended up making a of the game with a chance to Cowboys on Saturday. Kick- said. “We did a good job WVU punter Josh usual placekick Evan Sta- 51-yarder and that ended up win.” off is set for noon.

Men’s hoops looking to start 3-0 for fi rst time since 2016-17 since the 2016-17 season. end. To date this season, In Northern Colorado (2- This season, guard Bodie rebounders. BY JARED SERRE West Virginia (2-0) will Tshiebwe is WVU’s leading 2), the Mountaineers are tak- Hume has been the team’s of- Defensively, Radebaugh SPORTS EDITOR come into the matchup just rebounder with 11 per game. ing on a team that is looking fensive strength as the soph- paces the team with an aver- days removed from a 68-53 Sophomore forward Em- to turn things around after omore leads the team with age of two steals per game. On Monday night, the win over rival Pitt. mitt Matthews Jr. finished falling to Northern Iowa on an average of 17.5 points per Sophomore Kur Jockuch av- West Virginia men’s basket- In picking up the victory, the Pitt game with 17 points Saturday. game. Four others average erages one block per game. ball team will take on the Northern Colorado Bears in the Mountaineers featured a in 29 minutes, nestling him Led by fourth-year head double digits. Part of the Cancun Chal- the first meeting between the double-double performance into position as the team’s coach Jeff Linder, the Bears Around the rim, senior lenge, Monday’s game will two programs in history. from freshman forward Os- leading scorer. Through two finished last season with a forward Kai Edwards (7.8 tip off at 7 p.m. from the WVU With a win, the Mountain- car Tshiebwe, who turned games this season, Matthews 21-11 record and a second per game) and redshirt se- Coliseum in Morgantown. eers will start a season with in an effort of 20 points and is averaging 17.5 points per place finish in the Big Sky nior guard Jonah Radebaugh The game will be broadcast a 3-0 record for the first time 17 rebounds at the game’s game. Conference. (7.5) are the team’s leading on AT&T SportsNet.

AVAILABLE ON CHECK OUT THE DA SPORTS ROUND UP FOR DISCUSSION OF ALL WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SPORTS with Nick Kremer & Cody Nespor MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 SPORTS | 9 A wild and wonderful sports weekend Mountaineer athletics picks up wins in football, men’s basketball, women’s soccer and more

PHOTO VIA THE KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN Saturday morning With three touchdowns, West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (left) led the Mountaineers in an upset victory over No. 24 Kansas State.

PHOTO BY JAMES KNABLE Friday night: Oscar Tshiebwe led the Mountaineers to a win over Pitt with 20 points and 17 rebounds.

PHOTO BY MATTHEW GREEN

Saturday morning: Members of the WVU rifl e team combined to shoot 4719, placing them ahead of Akron and NC State.

PHOTO BY SETH SEEBAUGH Sunday morning: West Virginia rifl e shoots a 4710 to achieve victory over NC State. 10 | SPORTS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Men’s soccer wins MAC Championship in 1-0 victory over Bowling Green BY JARED SERRE SPORTS EDITOR West Virginia’s MAC Championship Run After going winless in con- ference play during the regu- Nov. 12 lar season, the West Virginia Quarterfi nal men’s soccer team picked Opponent: SIU Edwardsville up the much bigger victory Goals for: 1 on Sunday: a conference championship. Goals against: 0 At FirstEnergy Stadium in Akron, Ohio, the No. 6 seed Nov. 15 Mountaineers defeated No. Semifi nal 3 seed Bowling Green, 1-0, Opponent: Western Michigan in the MAC Championship Goals for: 3 Final. The game was a constant Goals against: 2 back-and-forth battle as nei- ther team was able to score in Nov. 17 the game’s first half. Final Coming out of halftime, Opponent: Bowling Green the story of the game was Goals for: 1 more of the same. The two teams combined Goals against: 0 for eight shots in the second half before a header from West Virginia’s Luke McCor- WVU Men’s Soccer mick found the back of the NCAA Tournament net in the 86th minute. Appearances Bowling Green managed to get off another shot in the 1966, 1968, 1971, game’s final minute, which was then blocked by WVU 1972, 1973, 1980, goalkeeper Steven Tekesky. The Falcons were unable to 1981, 1992, 2005, score, ultimately giving the Mountaineers the win. 2006, 2007, 2010, With the win, West Virginia picked up an automatic bid PHOTO BY TRENTON STRAIGHT 2011, 2018, 2019 to the NCAA Tournament. The West Virginia men’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS | 11

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