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WVU’s Independent Student Newspaper THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021 www.thedaonline.com Pfi zer, Johnson & Johnson vaccines to continue being administered through WVU, WVU Medicine ter can also answer any questions you shot. I wasn’t going to get the vaccine, BY CHRISTINA RUFO may have during your appointment. but if getting the vaccine can keep NEWS EDITOR Senior journalism student Kier- the people around me safe then that’s sten Lindkvist received her fi rst dose what I was going to do.” Time slots were made available of the Moderna vaccine last Wednes- An open letter from Clay Marsh, for University’s Pfi zer day, March 31, at the Student Rec the vice president and executive dean COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tues- Center. of Health day, April 6. Th e University’s clinic According to Lindkvist, the wait Sciences, sent on Wednesday em- for the Johnson & Johnson’s Jans- time for her vaccination was about phasized the benefi ts of receiving a sen COVID-19 vaccine will be held 20 minutes from her originally sched- vaccination to students. on Th ursday, April 8. Both clinics will uled appointment time. Th ere were “Even if you have previously tested be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 10 lanes of pre-registration where the positive for COVID-19, you should the Student Rec Center. technicians check ID, approve ap- get the vaccine to add an extra layer Th e Pfi zer vaccine requires a sec- pointment time and run through the of protection against re-infection,” ond dose, which will be administered procedure with individuals before Marsh said. “To keep variants from at the WVU vaccine clinic on April they move to their vaccination spot. spreading, we must increase the 27. Th e Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Th ere are around 40 chairs set up number of people who have immu- vaccine requires only a single shot. in rows, and around 15 technicians nity to them. Instructions for creating a profi le administering vaccines. Following “Th e sooner you get vaccinated, PHOTO BY DAVE RYAN in the Vaccine Administration Man- vaccination, individuals can remain the sooner we will have a measure of agement System (VAMS) and sched- seated for 15 to 20 minutes to monitor Marjorie Fuller, director of the WVU Center for Black Culture and Research, receives the COVID-19 vac- safety and be able to resume learning, uling your fi rst-dose appointment are symptoms for any allergic reactions. cine during a WVU clinic at the Student Rec Center. social and travel experiences that re- available on the Return to Campus Students do not need to be a West semble normalcy.” Virginia resident to receive the vac- Th e University’s COVID-19 Vac- website. phasized the importance of vaccina- need to be vaccinated to return in cine, and there is no cost or need for cine Communications Team said Students and employees who com- tion in the Spring State of the Univer- the fall.” proof of insurance. in an email sent out to students, pleted a prior WVU questionnaire do sity address on March 30. Senior broadcast journalism stu- “I think it’s really great that the “If you know someone that has not not need to complete a new survey. “We really encourage everyone to dent Irelend Viscount was hesitant at University is taking measures to pro- previously completed a WVU ques- All appointments will be allocated on take vaccinations, and I think that it fi rst, but she also signed up to be vac- tect their students,” Lindkvist said, tionnaire but would like to receive a a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. is good community service,” Gee said. cinated last Wednesday. “especially those like myself who vaccine from the University this se- WVU strongly recommends all stu- “Th e more people are vaccinated, the “I chose to get vaccinated because have pre-existing health conditions mester, they still may do so at go.wvu. dents and employees be vaccinated more likely that we will be able to re- I wanted to do my part in keeping ev- and who would be at further risk of edu/covid-vaccine-survey.” for COVID-19, and those administer- turn to ‘normal.’ We have not come eryone safe,” Viscount said. “At fi rst, I COVID complications.” ing vaccines at the Student Rec Cen- to the conclusion that students will didn’t want it. I never even get the fl u WVU President E. Gordon Gee em- Morgantown artists to design utility box murals around downtown BY CHRISTINA RUFO cal artists and help create a vibrant Morgantown, six local artists were gantown area,” said Barb Watkins, di- Th e installment requires special NEWS EDITOR downtown,” said Vincent Kitch, di- chosen to develop original artwork rector of Main Street Morgantown, approval from the State Department rector of Arts and Creative Cultural concepts for the utility box murals. a nonprofi t organization for revital- of Transportation, and the city made Th e City of Morgantown has re- Development for the city. “We hope Selected artists include Eli Pollard, ization of the downtown area. “Th e that application. There are three ceived approval from the West Vir- to develop more of these opportuni- Maggie McDonald, Connie Mae Mo- mural project is a way to support larger mural projects also in develop- ginia Division of Highways to ties throughout the community.” eller, Taylor Pate and Patricia Cole- our local artists and beautify the ment in the downtown area including install six new utility box murals de- Kitch said utility boxes will make bank, as well as Caroline Murphy, the downtown.” the one in progress on the parking ga- signed by area artists in downtown the downtown area more creative DA’s layout design chief. Each design Th e use of the vinyl wraps, Kitch rage on Pleasant Street. and beautiful while providing an op- will be converted to vinyl wraps and said, is an effi cient way to improve Morgantown. 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A “Die-in,” event hosted tion that wants to bring guns on by the Student Association of Public Administrators (SAPA) campus. That being said, there’s was held outside of the Moun- tainlair on Tuesday, April 6. a danger not only to students get- Th e goal of the event was to ting involved in an active shooter inform students of the impor- tance of involvement in the situation where they can be hurt legislative process and also of- fered a voter registration booth or someone else can be hurt.” where students, from both in- and out-of-state, could regis- -Mark Tuzi, a public administration ter to vote. As she pursues a master’s graduate student degree in public administra- tion where they can be hurt lature has been up to this ses- tion at WVU, Shelby Johnson or someone else can be hurt,” sion,” Johnson said. “We want PHOTO BY WILL SMITH said she and a group of stu- Tuzi said. “Also, we want the to help cannabis reform med- dents have been working to in- State Sen. Rupie Phillips, R- Logan, during a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this year. Phillips is one of the parents to understand if cam- ically and recreationally, and sponsors of the Campus Self-Defense Act. fl uence policy in the West Vir- pus carry does come into exis- lastly we would like to help ad- ginia Legislature this year on a tence, their children are going vocate for the implementation WVU President E. Gordon forms would allow individu- track of what’s going on in the variety of issues. to be at risk.” of a public state bank here in Gee recently addressed con- als licensed to carry concealed state legislature and make sure Mark Tuzi, a public admin- SAPA is also working to in- West Virginia.” cerns of this new legislation in weapons to carry them on col- that the decisions being made istration graduate student, fl uence and stop the passage Campus carry bills dis- a letter sent out to the campus lege and university campuses.” are not only right for you but explained the purpose and of campus carry laws, which cussed in this year’s legisla- community. Johnson said events like for the state,” Johnson said. meaning of the “Die-in.” would allow firearms on tive session include Senate “Providing a safe learning these are important because SAPA urges students to con- “In this context, we have campus. Bill 246, which would allow environment for students is a lot of times students are not tact local and state lawmak- legislation that wants to bring “Our goal is to help stu- licensed employees and stu- the supreme responsibility of engaged with their govern- ers to make them aware of the guns on campus. Th at being dents register to vote and raise dents to carry concealed any university,” Gee said. “For ment and what their legisla- impact these new legislations said, there’s a danger not only awareness and make people weapons on the campus of that reason, West Virginia Uni- ture is doing. have on themselves as well as to students getting involved aware of some of the things a public higher education versity opposes these pieces of “It’s important not only to their peers. in an active shooter situa- that the West Virginia Legis- institution. legislation, which in varying register to vote but to keep 4 | NEWS THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021

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Continued from page 1 “Downtown Morgan- town is the heart of the city, so Main Street Morgantown was looking for ways to make the downtown an arts, enter- tainment, dining and shop- ping District,” Watkins said. “We were also looking at how to bring the commu- nity together and fi nd ways to attract locals and visitors.” Th is project was funded in part by an Organizational Arts Grant from Your Com- munity Foundation. Th e Or- ganizational Arts Grant is made possible through a collaborative eff ort between YCF and the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown, with funding from the City of Morgantown, the Mononga- lia County Commission and the Douglas H. Tanner Me- morial Fund for the Arts. “Over the next year we hope to see many more mural and public art proj- ects developed,” Kitch said. “Public art can be trans- formative for communities and really create a sense of place and showcase the cre- ativity of a city or district or neighborhood.”

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Despite no observable im- Emeril Lawson-Ross, a Whether or not this is true, pact, Sharpless was quick to sophomore math student, the Carruth Center has seen offer guidance to students said that part of what was re- no signifi cant increase in stu- struggling with increased ally getting to him this se- dents seeking stress-related workloads and upcoming mester was the inconsistent counseling. deadlines. schedules. “We tend to get more stu- “Take breaks,” Sharpless “With all the COVID stuff , dents calling in and wanting said. “A lot of times students being out of class sometimes, assistance related to stress and really feel overwhelmed and and having to keep up with all anxiety,” said Morgan Sharp- they feel like they don’t have that, it has been a little hard,” less, interim assistant director enough time in their day to Lawson-Ross said. of care management and clin- manage everything they need Lawson-Ross said that ical operations at the Carruth to get done, and so sometimes while he has had more assign- Center. “I think it’s about the we’ll work with students on ments this half of the semester, same as always.” how they’re spending their he has still been able to keep time and then help them nav- up. Th e secret? Organization. While one might expect PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE compounded workloads with igate a good game plan related “It’s just time management, no extended time to reorga- to time management.” stay focused,” Lawson-Ross A scene on the downtown campus on March 24. Sharpless said that the clas- said. “Sometimes [for a break] nize might cause issues, Shar- son-Ross also said that a and it would just have been “I invested in a plan- sic marathon study session is I’ll read, or go out in my gar- pless said she’s seen no sig- break in the action might have nice to have a little bit of a ner,” Munson said. “Th at has not so helpful as is tradition- den, work out in the yard. You nificant increase in normal helped. break and relax my mind.” helped a lot. Of course there ally perceived. know, just stuff like that to get numbers. “[A break] would have been Emmalie Munson, a senior are still things that I miss out “If students go into this kind you nice and relaxed.” “March, April, they’re our very nice,” he said. “Just to English student, said that writ- on, but putting things on pa- of marathon study mode, it’s While he said he had been busiest times every single have a break from this huge ing down assignments helped per helps me to remember that not going to be helpful for able to keep up in terms of year,” Sharpless said. “I don’t — there’s so much work to do, to ease her mind little by little. they’re due.” them to really retain informa- work and assignments, Law- Multicultural graduation celebrates underrepresented WVU students snacks, play music and en- BY MARIANO MARADIEGUE “I think that any opportunity that gage in this diff erent way than STAFF WRITER just saying ‘we put together a predominantly white institution a video to highlight your West Virginia Universi- has to celebrate students that have achievements.’” ty’s Division of Diversity, Eq- historically been underrepresented “I think it’s important be- uity and Inclusion is holding cause West Virginia and Mor- its annual multicultural grad- and intentionally kept out of educa- gantown are kind of isolated, uation that commemorates tional spaces is an opportunity that not many people from diff er- all the achievements of un- we should embrace.” ent backgrounds come here,” derrepresented students cur- Hashmi said about WVU hold- rently enrolled. -Aisury Vasquez, diversity outreach COURTESY OF ing more events like this for WVU has been doing this coordinator AISURY VASQUEZ culturally diverse students. ceremony for around 10 years, Use this QR code to register for the “It’s nice to have a celebra- and the deadline for students COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF multicultural graduation event. tion of people’s cultures and to register this year is April 19. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND a celebration of how diverse Although the ceremony has memorating the achievements me because, like I said, I’m ex- For the second consecutive INCLUSION people are because diversity been restricted from its full- of underrepresented students tremely proud of my culture, year, WVU will be holding this Aisury Vasquez, diversity outreach is a beautiful thing,” Hashmi est extent, the signifi cance of at WVU.” my heritage and it’s something ceremony virtually. coordinator. said. “Especially with the po- having this event remains the Recent WVU alumna Aisha I take a lot of pride in.” Diversity outreach coordi- litical climate and the tensions the diversity website and it’s same. Hashmi took part in the multi- During the fi rst virtual grad- nator Aisury Vasquez has been that have been going around; as easy as inputting your info; “I think that any oppor- cultural celebration during the uation last year, WVU was able part of the multicultural grad- it’s important to represent we’re asking for students that tunity that a predominantly fi rst time it was held online. to compile a video of all of the uation process for the past two yourself and highlight yourself graduated August, December white institution has to cele- “It’s really important to me, graduates, people that sub- years it has been held online. and show who you are.” of 2020, as well as any 2021 brate students that have his- especially here; I grew up in mitted pictures of themselves, Students interested in partic- Participants in this year’s graduates,” Vasquez said. torically been underrepre- Canada, and I was around my along with quotes and people ipating must apply and regis- ceremony will receive a stole “Once they fi ll it out online, sented and intentionally kept culture a lot because there they wanted to thank on their ter their information through in the mail to wear over their I’ll connect with those stu- out of educational spaces is were so many people that were journey. the Division of Diversity, Eq- graduation robe during the dents to have them select their an opportunity that we should Pakistanis and so many south “Obviously that’s not uity and Inclusion website. offi cial graduation ceremony stole, and then we can kind of embrace,” Vasquez said. “It’s a Asian people over there,” enough,” Vasquez said. “In “We actually have a regis- later this year. go from there.” celebration intentionally high- Hashmi said. “Having this op- the past we were able to have tration link set up online on lighting, honoring and com- portunity was really special to 6 THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021 PHOTO Baseball season in full swing for Mountaineers PHOTOS BY TIFFANY VANNOY, with the early moments of the DAVID MALECKI AND MALIA pandemic. Now, baseball is back and RICHARDSON the Mountaineers are glad to be back on the fi eld. As March turns to April, Th rough a couple dozens Monogalia County Ballpark games, Kevin Brophy leads the has been fi lled with the sounds team with fi ve homers. of Mountaineer Baseball. The Mountaineers have Last year, the baseball sea- a record of 11-12. Th eir next son quickly ground to a halt home game is at 6:30 p.m. on as the entire campus grappled April 14 against in-state rival Marshall University. THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021 CHILL 7

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Th e West Virginia baseball Th e pitching staff has had team has been on a down- strong performances on the ward spiral as it has lost three mound throughout the season straight games, including a with a combined 3.76 ERA. Ju- loss against on nior left-hander Tyler Th omas Tuesday afternoon. Now, the (3-2) has been crucial for the Mountaineers will face Baylor Bears with a 1.65 ERA on the in a three-game series starting year. Th omas leads the team Friday. in strikeouts with 45 in 43.2 in- West Virginia’s last game nings on the mound. was one to forget on Tuesday In his last game on April 1, in a loss in the . Th omas pitched a complete In the loss, the Mountaineers game shutout against North combined for eight hits and Carolina A&T. Th omas only al- only one run to lose its fi rst lowed four hits while striking game against Pittsburgh since out eight batters in the start. 2016. West Virginia’s ace has been Th e Mountaineers (11-12, senior left-hander Jackson 3-3 Big 12) will now turn their Wolf (3-2). In six starts, Wolf attention to Baylor with a goal has a 2.36 ERA and leads the to fi x some major issues. West team in strikeouts with 38 in Virginia currently ranks No. 8 34.1 innings of work. in both batting and pitching in West Virginia has lost the the . last fi ve meetings against Bay- Scoring runs has been a lor with the most recent meet- signifi cant issue for WVU as it ing occurring in 2019. Since has only scored 131 total runs 2016, the Mountaineers have in 23 games. Th at is the low- PHOTO BY TIFFANY VANNOY only defeated the Bears three est amount in the Big 12 with The West Virginia baseball team looks on during its game against Kansas on March 26. times. WVU is 9-11 all-time the next lowest by Kansas with against Baylor since joining 160. with 151. ponents. In their last Big 12 lor came back from fi ve runs 2-for-5 game with one home the Big 12. Pitching has also been an Baylor (19-10, 1-5 Big 12) is series, the Bears were swept down to defeat UT Arlington, run and two RBIs. First pitch on Friday is set issue as the Mountaineers currently on a six-game win- in three games by the TCU 7-6. Freshman outfi elder Jared Th e Baylor off ense has been for 8:30 p.m. and the game have a combined 5.77 ERA. ning streak, but all wins are Horned Frogs. McKenzie was one of the lead- electrifying this season as it will be nationally televised on Th e Mountaineers have also against non-conference op- In its last outing, Bay- ing hitters for the Bears with a leads the Big 12 with a com- ESPNU. given up the second most runs Paul McIntosh brings power, versatility to the diamond BY NICK KREMER bats. McIntosh has also hit errors. four home runs this season, This season, 19 baserun- ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR which is tied for second most ners have attempted to steal on the team (Mikey Kluska on McIntosh, and 14 have The West Virginia baseball and Matt McCormick) and been successful with five team has played 23 games so only one home run behind thrown out by the senior far this season, and with that Kevin Brophy. catcher. While he has only the team has begun learning Having played in 17 games picked off five baserunners, what works and what doesn’t. this season, McIntosh aver- it is still a team high with the One thing that has worked ages 3.6 at-bats per game next closest being Adam Tull- is Paul McIntosh, at the plate and averages one hit in ev- och, who caught three. and in the field at different ery 3.8 at-bats, nearly one hit While McIntosh has positions. per game. In his 62 at-bats, played the most games at McIntosh, a Miami Gar- he has struck out four times catcher by far, he has only al- dens, Florida, native, has for a team-low 6% of the lowed three passed balls. In started and played in 17 time. The next lowest is Ty- his limited time behind the games for WVU this sea- ler Doanes, who has struck plate, Ippoliti allowed double son, with the only games he out three times in 45 at-bats the amount of passed balls. missed coming earlier in the (6.6%). The rest of the team In West Virginia’s double- season. He missed all three strikes out over 10% of the header against Kansas on games in the Coastal Caro- time. March 27, McIntosh played lina Baseball Tournament McIntosh has been even catcher for game one and left and the three-game series better behind the plate this field for the second. McIntosh against Central Michigan. season with 141 putouts this made no fielding errors in ei- Over the six missed games, season, the most on the team ther game and went a com- the Mountaineers went 3-3 by far, McCormick is second bined 2-for-6 with a home and were outscored 44-42. on the team with 91. He also run and two runs scored The team used a combina- has been the most successful during the doubleheader. tion of Vince Ippoliti and Mc- fielder for West Virginia with The team will continue Gwire Holbrook to fill in for a 100% fielding rate. Big 12 play on Friday with a McIntosh. The Mountaineer back- three-game series in Waco, The senior catcher has stop is one of the few West Texas, against Baylor. The done a great job at the plate Virginia players to have first game will start at 8:30 PHOTO BY TIFFANY VANNOY this season with 16 hits, 10 played the majority of the p.m. and will be televised on Paul McIntosh taking off his catchers mask during a game against Kansas on March 26. runs and 12 RBIs in 62 at- team’s games and record zero ESPNU. THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021 SPORTS | 9 McCarthy eyes growth for women’s soccer despite wins nent and also tallied a shot on the team and as well as myself, BY KATIE WOLFHOPE goal in the victory. McCarthy I think we are just connecting SPORTS WRITER credits practice as the reason so well.” why the squad is so successful, Th e Baltimore native has Th e West Virginia Univer- despite it possibly being repet- been playing soccer since the sity women’s soccer team itive for some players. little league program before has been on a tear so far in “I think we are playing so kindergarten and credits at- its spring slate with back-to- well as of recently, and I think tending a John Hopkins wom- back victories over top-10 ACC that’s all because of what we’ve en’s soccer game with her fa- opponents to set up a regular been doing in practice,” Mc- ther as getting her fascinated season fi nale rematch against Carthy said. “We’ve just been with the sport. Virginia. working on, well, some peo- “Th ey were playing in the The No. 5 Mountaineers ple would say the same thing, stadium near my house, and (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) are coming but that’s literally how you win I just remember my dad was off a 1-0 win over then-No. games.” sitting next to me and [me] be- 10 Virginia on April 3 at Dick Even with the strong start ing like ‘I want to play in a big COURTESY OF WVU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Mor- into the spring slate — beating stadium one day’ and he said, West Virginia midfi elder Lilly McCarthy dribbles the ball against a Virginia defender on April 3. gantown. Freshman mid- Saint Joseph’s 3-1 on March 7 ‘Well we can make that hap- fi elder Lilly McCarthy tallied in the fi rst game, then getting pen’ and then we went home the game-winning assist in the a huge 3-2 win against Duke and passed the ball around,” win and earned Big 12 Fresh- on March 27 and the most re- McCarthy said. “So, I’m just man of the Week. cent win against the Cavaliers happy, I’m literally living my A Big 12 All-Freshman — McCarthy feels like there is dream right now.” Team selection in the fall, she always room for development Th e Mountaineers make a We’re bringing energy Outside in Morgantown! became the fi rst Mountaineer for herself and the rest of the return trip to Virginia for the to win Freshman of the Week team. 2020-21 regular season fi nale Here’s What to Expect: honors since junior defender “Honestly, I think we can on Sunday at 3 p.m. against the • Open-air studio/tent with open sides to allow immense circulation Jordan Brewster on Oct. 9, improve on everything; I Cavaliers, and McCarthy’s goal • Shoes provided for Class 2018. Th is weekly honor is the think you can always say that. for the matchup is to come • Masks only required when entering and exiting the space. You may remove your fi rst of McCarthy’s career. I mean I think we are do- away with another crucial win. mask once you get to your bike! “I’m happy to have gotten ing pretty well right now, so I “It’s going to be difficult • High-quality silent disco sound system it but I was happier with the wouldn’t really change much. playing at UVA, at home es- win, and that’s really what I I really love the team right pecially, because they’ll kind • Same amazing Zenergy Instructors! care about,” McCarthy said. now,” McCarthy said. “I think of want revenge, I guess you Location: With her assist on junior I’ve been playing pretty well, could say that,” McCarthy said. ZENERGY MORGANTOWN SUNCREST TOWN CENTRE PARKING LOT midfielder Isabella Sibley’s there is always stuff I can work “Also, it’s always hard to play (Behind Pies and Pints) goal in the 86th minute, it on, of course, so I watch fi lm to away, so we’ll have to grind out helped WVU take down its sec- keep that up but, honestly with that win.” We look forward to seeing you on a bike soon! ond consecutive top-10 oppo- www.zenergycycling.com BUILDING COMMUNITY CASH WELLBEING WHEREVER YOU MAY BE 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 working on wellbeing! WVU’s Offi ce of Health Promotion and Wellness recognizes faculty, staff , and students who go above and beyond their typical roles at the University to help people feel connected, engaged, and safe in their community. We are proud to recognize Dr. Thanh Le, for the Building Community Wellbeing Wherever You May Be campaign. Dr. Le is the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership. He provides strategic leadership, vision, direction, and support of the Student Engage- ment and Leadership department which is comprised of two units: Student Involvement and Student Leadership Development. With over 500 student organizations, the Student Involvement unit serves as an outlet for students to get connected to meaningful campus experiences that enhance student life, celebrate diversity, promote self-exploration, and better understand social responsibility. The Student Leadership unit provides students with Dr. Thanh Le leadership skills opportunities through individual programs, retreats, and experiential learning. Dr. Le works on initiatives that enhance student and community experiences. This past year, WVU hosted its 21st Annual Toy Mountain. Student Engagement and Leadership collected toys for children. The program has had a tremendous impact on the Morgantown community during the holidays. Working with Christian Help, the Distribution Center assisted more than 1,000 children in December, and many of the donated gifts and toys came from the Toy Mountain program. With hard work and support of the team within Student Engagement and Leadership, in February a new space for The Rack, WVU’s student food pantry was opened. Through a partnership with the WVU Foundation, Kroger Mid-Atlantic, and Kraft Heinz, The Rack was relocated to a renovated space on the ground level of the Morgan House. Perishable and non-perishable food are available to all WVU students at no cost. “When I was recently approached by a student group with questions about food preparation, Thanh was the fi rst person I contacted,” said Dr. Amy Sidwell, Program Director for the Offi ce of Health Promotion and Wellness. “Thanh’s experience in connecting students to wellbeing opportunities is second-to-none. We are fortunate to have his expertise in service to the University’s Social Wellbeing Priority Action Team.” Do you want to nominate someone for the Building Community Wellbeing 5001 MID ATLANTIC DRIVE IN MORGANTOWN Wherever You May Be campaign? 304.381.4568 | @UPTOWNMORGANTOWN Send your nomination to [email protected]. 10 | SPORTS THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021 Ike Swiger relishing dream opportunity to come home Going into his junior year, a slight change in approach title, with the winner being BY LIAM BELAN Swiger felt that he would ben- has seemingly made the rewarded an NCAA Tourna- SPORTS WRITER efi t by leaving the Falcons’ diff erence. ment bid. program. “At the beginning of the “I really like how we’ve For many people in West “I thought it was the best season, I was super dead set been playing. I think we have Virginia, it would be a dream decision for me,” Swiger on scoring goals,” Swiger said. quality players on this team, to put on the Flying WV and said. “I thought that I should “I was almost working myself so we can possess, keep the represent West Virginia Uni- have been playing more, and up over scoring goals, but the ball and build out of the versity in athletics. I wanted to try and see if I past two games I’ve been like, back,” Swiger said. “I think So, when Fairmont Senior could have success some- ‘I’m just gonna have fun and we’re on an upward trend.” High School’s career leader in where else. I didn’t have any- try and help my team win,’ That fight for the regu- goals was given the chance to where else I wanted to go, I and that’s been working for lar season championship transfer to WVU, Ike Swiger just wanted to come back me.” in the MAC will almost cer- took the chance and ran with home.” Of course Swiger’s return tainly feature Swiger’s former it. Donning the gold and to West Virginia has coin- team, who currently sits atop After leading the Polar blue, Swiger has scored three cided with the hiring of Dan the conference based on win- Bears to the 2015 Class AA goals for the Mountaineers in Stratford, a two-time Divi- ning percentage with a 3-1 State Championship and their last two games, includ- PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS sion II National Champion in MAC record that includes a scoring an astounding 127 ca- ing one of the biggest goals WVU midfi elder Ike Swiger tries to control the ball amongst a crowd of Northern three years at the University win over West Virginia. reer goals, Swiger committed in recent program history Illinois defenders on March 6. of Charleston. Stratford also “I really enjoyed those guys to play at fellow Mid-Ameri- as his lunging poke was the made the most career ap- at Bowling Green, and they can Conference school, Bowl- winner in a 1-0 match against young and that kind of started lot to me.” pearances ever for WVU as a were some of the best friends ing Green. There, Swiger then-No. 8 Marshall. He fol- my dream to be a college soc- In true forward fashion, player from 2004-07. I ever made,” Swiger said. started just two matches in lowed that up with a two-goal cer player,” Swiger said. “It Swiger was anxious to get on With the squad acclimat- “But whenever you’re play- his sophomore season and eff ort against MAC opponent means a lot winning games the board and started grow- ing itself to Stratford’s style ing you’re not really thinking posted two goals and an as- Western Michigan. for my local school, and be- ing impatient as his fi rst few and demands, West Virginia about it, you just want to win sist, and he thought a change “I watched these WVU ing able to do it in front of my matches saw no goals de- fi nds itself in the thick of the this game and that’s what I might be best. games since I was super family and friends means a spite playing well. However, race for a MAC championship want to do.”

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