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Greek organizations have had to diff erent types of Greek organizations According to Matthew Richardson, adapt to the need for social dis- that WVU has to off er includes the In- director of the Center for Fraternal tancing by holding online events for terfraternity Council, which consists Values and Leadership, recruitment both recruitment and new member of traditional fraternities, the Pan- numbers from fall 2019 to fall 2020 education. hellenic Association, which consists are up more than 120%. Richardson Joanna Switala, a junior political of traditional sororities, the National believes this infl ux of membership science and religious studies stu- Pan-Hellenic Council, as well as pro- comes from students’ desire to be dent, said that her sorority, Omega fessional fraternities and sororities. more involved during the pandemic. Phi Alpha, plans to hold each of their PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE “If you want to have a place in He said that membership increases recruitment nights, including in- Sisters of Alpha Phi dance behind the Mountainlair on Bid Day, Feb. 2, 2020. Greek life, I fi rmly believe that there are not happening nationwide, and formation, sisterhood, service and in- “It was kind of like a game show, at the end.” is a place somewhere for you, so you pointed out the benefi ts of holding terview night, will be held over Zoom. where it was guess who your big is, Richardson said that while the can be your most authentic self and primary recruitment in the spring. Switala also said that some of the and there were three or four of us as, pandemic has made it hard to gather, live your truth, and that’ll be cel- “Everyone else has their primary sorority’s other traditions, including we all had our camera’s off , and we it revealed the possibility of virtual re- ebrated in our community some- recruitment in the fall,” Richardson big little reveals, are also taking place didn’t have our names on there,” Swi- cruitment and the existence of Greek where,” Richardson said. said. “Well in the fall, there wasn’t virtually. Switala named one virtual tala said. “[Th e little] would ask ques- life online. Students that are interested in a lot of time to plan for virtual and big little reveal as one of her favorite tions, and we would all answer and “I think that this has really made us joining can fi nd more information at things like that, so we’ve been able sorority memories. she’d have to guess who her big was take a few steps back and think about the WVU Greek life website Panda Express nears opening in Mountainlair BY CHRISTINA RUFO new, mainstream option. Mountainlair, making it more acces- “We have heard nothing but posi- sible to all students with meal plans STAFF WRITER tive feedback for the incoming Panda on campus. Express,” Peden said. “It’s a well- Freshman Bri Myers has been long After some delay, Panda Express is known brand with a good following, awaiting the grand opening of the scheduled to open in the Mountain- and we think the WVU community new on-campus dining option. lair by the beginning of March. will enjoy its addition to the Moun- “I’m actually super excited for the While the original opening date tainlair food court.” Panda Express in the Mountainlair,” was postponed due to some COVID- Th e new eatery will be taking the Myers said. “I love Asian food and 19-related issues, according to Tif- spot of Burgershop, a burger restau- there are a ton of great Asian food fany Peden, communications and HR rant located next to Chick-Fil-A. 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States, as well as the fi rst Af- “Th e initial run for presi- rican American and Asian dent was very important to American to hold the offi ce. us,” Pressley said. “It showed Harris is an alumna of How- us that as members and sisters ard University and was a sister of the fi rst historically black of Alpha Kappa Alpha during sorority created in the world her time as an undergraduate that we will always be fi rst.” student. Alpha Kappa Alpha is Although the sisters the fi rst intercollegiate histori- couldn’t watch the inaugura- cally African American soror- tion together due to COVID-19 ity and was founded at How- and quarantining, they still ard in the early 20th century. celebrated Harris and all of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. de- her accomplishments. clared Jan. 20 “Kamala D. Har- “We did some fun things on ris Day” to honor her accom- Jan. 15, which is our Found- plishments. Members were er’s Day,” Pressley said. “She came and spoke to us. It was asked to wear pink and pearls PHOTO VIA GAGE SKIDMORE to help celebrate Harris, two very celebratory for her.” symbols of the sorority. U.S. Senator Kamala Harris speaking with attendees at the 2019 National Forum on Wages and Working People hosted by the Center for the American Progress Action Fund Pressley said while she Inauguration Day was espe- and the SEIU at the Enclave in Las Vegas, Nevada. watched Harris get sworn in, cially important on campus as she felt like a little kid. West Virginia University fea- meant a lot to her. with Harris in 2018, as a ju- a lack of fi nancial resources. ments give her hope as a po- “I was jumping up and tures a chapter of Alpha Kappa “For a black woman to put nior in high school. Now, three “Even after she withdrew litical science major. down in my seat and was so Alpha. Many sisters celebrated her best foot forward and at- years later, she still follows from the presidential race, I “It makes the women of Al- excited about what was hap- Harris by watching the inau- tempt to run for President, it Harris and her achievements. knew that this was not going pha Kappa Alpha proud be- pening,” said Pressley. “I got to guration and wearing their was very courageous in my Despite opening her pres- to be our last time seeing her,” cause that is an organiza- watch her make history.” pearls as well. eyes,” Rowe said. “I feel like idential campaign as a name Rowe said. tion full of black women who Sister Tiara Rowe said Har- she’s brave, and I feel like she’s to watch in the Democratic Rowe said as an AKA sister create black excellence and ris’ initial run as President achieved a lot.” Party, Harris suspended her and a long-time Harris sup- achieve highly,” Rowe said. Rowe started keeping up presidential campaign due to porter, Harris’ accomplish- “I feel like Kamala does more College aff ordability, voter registration among SGA’s upcoming spring agenda BY ZACH ANDERSON “This semester has been lege aff ordability and meeting STAFF WRITER very disruptive for our stu- with West Virginia state repre- dents in Morgantown, and sentatives as well,” Riggs said. West Virginia University’s you know SGA as a body “We also have a subcommit- Student Government Asso- has not met fully in person,” tee to address the costly use of ciation has shared new plans Riggs said. “We’ve met virtu- third party tools or platforms for the spring semester, men- ally on Zoom or in small co- in the classroom, especially tioning upcoming legislation horts following all policies, but now because of the fi nancial and events it plans to have a you know we rely on in-per- stressors that have been in- part in. son interaction with the stu- creased due to COVID.” Th e main goal of the SGA dents, so we’re working to seek Riggs also plans to be moni- every semester is to be a stu- out concerns from our fellow toring the upcoming state leg- dent advocacy organization Mountaineers.” islative session just to see if that is responsible for repre- For this semester, however, there is any specifi c legislation senting the needs of students. the SGA has been able to meet he fi nds that could aff ect edu- together enough to form new cation here in West Virginia. Th e association serves as a li- PHOTO VIA WVU aison between the students’ legislation and ideas and to Alongside looking at new needs and the University’s help students. legislation and meeting with Chase Riggs (right) and Jaron Bragg (left) serve as the 2020-21 WVU SGA President and Vice President. higher administration. “We have a few program- state offi cials, the SGA also this spring,” Riggs said. “Our through the SGA. thousands of students at hand, SGA President Chase ming legislations in the pipe- plans to hold events to pro- hope with that is that students “We have a bureau of fi - Riggs wanted to make it clear Riggs has noticed, with this line, and we’re also attending mote certain events coming are able to become registered nance that has grants that are that the SGA is here to help. school year being more diffi - Big XII on the Hill, with our fel- up. in Morgantown or the city in available for student organi- “If they (students) have any- cult than years past, how im- low colleagues, to meet with “Our community engage- which they’ve lived for the last zations, and any organization thing that is of importance to portant meeting in person is congressmen and women to ment committee hopes to plan four years.” looking for a grant can fi nd them, that they’d like to share for him and his association, address existing issues that to have a second voter regis- Riggs is also looking out more information about that with us, we’re happy to help and how diff erent work this students in higher education tration drive, we had one this for student organizations and on our website.” them in any way possible that year has been for him and his are facing now,” Riggs said. October, because there is a their needs, describing fi nan- With an SGA election we can,” he said. administration. “We’re looking at COVID re- Morgantown municipal elec- lief, additional stimulus, col- tion that is approaching later cial aid they could receive nearby, as well as the needs of 4 | NEWS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 ‘Zoom anxiety’ has many open to software changes for the classroom BY SADAF NIKZAD in academia. system public schools use, says she feels intimidated sued in October, WVU meaning that they will have “Our students should be Schoology, only allows stu- that other students can announced that 54% of class sessions in real time. STAFF WRITER able to set their cameras to dents to see the instructor. look at her at all times when online courses this se- be only visible to the host,” “With that system, the she has her camera on, and mester are synchronous, Virtual classes have be- Matt Head said in his video. students can only be seen that makes her anxious. gun to be the norm during “Th is should be a setting for by the teacher,” said Kirk “I feel like people are the COVID-19 pandemic, the host or the students.” Hazen, professor of linguis- more likely to take a screen- but the process in which Th e post, which was pub- tics at WVU. shot or video of people do- they are being conducted lished to the video-shar- In a real classroom, Ha- ing something on camera is still under countless ing social media network zen said, you get to be seen on Zoom,” Watson said. “I never know what my set- adjustments. last week, quickly became by other students, and Watson said she would At West Virginia Univer- popular on the app. As of that’s part of the agreement feel more comfortable if ting is going to be, some- sity and around the coun- Wednesday afternoon, the of joining a class. only her professors could try, many instructors are video had received more But, as classes are in a see her on camera. times I don’t have time to put relying on Zoom, an online than 365,000 likes and had much different environ- “I never know what my video-chat software, in or- been shared within the app ment, many students have setting is going to be,” Wat- myself together as what I like der to connect with stu- nearly 5,000 times. become self-conscious son said. “Sometimes I dents. Yet, varying com- Additionally, most of about the shift to a virtual don’t have time to put my- to be.” plaints with the software the comments on the post classroom. Th is is primar- self together as what I like have many asking how it seemed to be positively ily due to the fact that each to be.” -Natalie Watson, WVU sophomore can be better. in favor of the proposed student’s learning environ- Since last March, the ma- psychology student Last week, an elemen- change. ment is diff erent and may jority of classes at West Vir- tary school teacher made a In Monongalia County cause embarrassment for ginia University have been post on TikTok, saying that Public Schools, many some. presented in some virtual Zoom should incorporate a classes already have this Natalie Watson, a soph- capacity. new option to benefi t those ability. Th e virtual learning omore psychology student, In a press release is- Instructors more confi dent with online instruction this semester
BY CRYSTAL CHECK students do too,” said Jenny dia and a contributing ed- when it came to online in- Gladstone teaches yoga during the pandemic. Johnson, an assistant pro- itor with 100 Days in Ap- struction. Using the already and meditation at WVU, “We have to be ultra STAFF WRITER fessor of creative writing at palachia, utilizes online existing online courses and and she says her depart- compassionate. Both to our WVU. polls and exercises during their instructors, they out- ment has now required coworkers and to our stu- This being the second Johnson is now a fan of his synchronous classes to lined standards and ba- students to obtain fi tness dents, because nothing is semester with a large por- using breakout rooms on keep his students engaged. sics for classes that had trackers that connect to a normal. Nothing that we do tion of classes taking place Zoom. Th e feature has not He also says that although never been taught remotely website to help guide the from day to day is going to online at West Virginia only helped her students he didn’t really struggle before. students through their be normal,” Wright said. “I University, many profes- connect in the classroom, with instruction last se- “I think it’s defi nitely got- courses and ensure they don’t want to be the person sors and instructors now but she said that she had an mester, the learning tools ten a bit easier in terms of are doing what is required that keeps somebody from feel more confi dent help- instance of a group of stu- he developed then were knowing what to expect,” of them. graduating.” ing their students make dents stay after class in the readily available for use this Maria Gladstone, instruc- Another difference for “I think being open and the most of their courses Zoom meeting, talking for semester. tor and doctoral student at how some instructors run being genuine and caring remotely. hours after class with each “So I’m not trying to WVU, said, “so that’s been their online courses this is really important right “A diff erence from when other. build the plane as it’s fl y- really helpful, because semester in comparison now, because we’re all go- I fi rst started online to now “It just made me realize ing, I have a plane and I’m I don’t have to recreate to the previous is that they ing through a lot,” Glad- is that I think that I feel that I can at least give peo- just making sure it can go things from scratch, I can may be more compassion- stone said. more comfortable with the ple the opportunity to con- faster,” Wright said. just use the materials I’ve ate to students who are awkwardness that some- nect,” Johnson said. Wright also said that created in the past.” having diffi culties in class times comes up when we’re Jesse Wright, instructor the University off ered re- online, and I think that my in the Reed College of Me- sources for professors Join WELLWVU and weekly guests to explore what wellbeing means at West Virginia University.
In regard to why the de- the latest take-out spot. Mountainlair cision was made to add She said, “I think it’ll be Continued from page 1 Panda Express to the list super popular on campus of available dining options because the current dining Freshman engineering in the Mountainlair, Peden hall food can get a little old student Jake Fiorito is ea- said, “WVU Dining Services after you eat it everyday.” ger to have new dining op- is always aiming to en- It is still unsure whether tions made available on the hance the student experi- the on-campus menu of downtown campus. ence on campus. We listen Panda Express will diff er “I usually go to Summit to the feedback of the stu- from regular locations, but (Hall) to get food from the dents, faculty and staff on many popular items should dining hall since I stay in campus, and it greatly in- be available. the Honors Dorm down- fl uences the enhancements “We are confident the town,” Fiorito said, “but we make, including bring- WVU community will en- Listen online at thedaonline.com and visit now that Panda Express will ing in this new location.” joy the new Panda Express,” be nearby, I’ll defi nitely go Myers agrees that many Peden said. well.wvu.edu for other wellbeing resources! to the Mountainlair more students are anticipating often to get dinner.” THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Raeanne Beckner CULTURE Craig Weimer [email protected] [email protected] Self-swabbing for COVID-19 a new option at WVU BY CRAIG WEIMER ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR
By now, having to get tested for COVID-19 is a nor- mal part of people’s lives. It’s a required part of participating in any formal aspect of public life, from sports and clubs, to merely attending class. What happens when you introduce a new element to this well-known routine? “Whenever I got there and checked in, the [healthcare worker] sent me to lane one and hadn’t given me any in- formation,” said Maya Hug- gins, a senior psychology stu- dent at WVU. “Th en, I was handed the bag with every- PHOTO BY WVU PHOTO/BRIAN PERSINGER thing, and I was like, ‘Wait, The School of Pharmacy administers a COVID-19 test. am I supposed to be doing this?’” After a bit of confusion bing has provided a work- with testing. PHOTO BY WVU PHOTO/BRIAN PERSINGER and lane switching, staff dis- ing alternative to students at “I think it was better than A self-swab COVID-19 test at WVU. covered that Huggins had WVU in recent weeks. Th e col- what may have been happen- not signed up for self-swab. lege has found many willing ing where people were going When presented with the op- to take matters into their own too [deep] at the beginning to have been talking about. Th e cedure to do.” sponse. We do have instruc- tion, she decided to go the hands. other people,” Sherry said. “[It University’s new self-swab When asked whether tak- tors that are there with you to old-fashioned route. She “I didn’t have a problem was presented as] a horrible option and less-invasive ing matters out of medical walk you through the process, cited a minor fear of medical with it,” said Brian Sherry, a experience, I remember, and tests were chosen to increase professionals’ hands threw and step-by-step instructions, instruments as the reason for temp with WVU Mail Services. that’s part of the reason why testee comfort. test results into doubt, Bur- so there’s really no way you her decision. “You had someone walk you when I fi rst got tested in the “We found that some peo- rell said evidence suggests it’s could swab incorrectly.” “If it were my choice, I through it and supervise… fall, I was not looking forward ple were slightly anxious or still eff ective. Burrell said, in her opinion would have chosen some- I think I’ve taken the other to it. A couple people had said concerned about the swab “There is evidence that and experience, the test was one else to do it for me,” Hug- [non-self administered] test it hurt.” and may have felt more com- people have done this else- comfortable and eff ective ei- gins said. “I’m just overall not too, and that was a little bit According to Carmen Bur- fortable doing it themselves,” where, and it has been ef- ther way. good with injection things, more intimidating because rell, medical director for WVU Burrell said. “We wanted ev- fective, so it’s something we “I have done it both ways,” just a personal phobia. Hav- they were the ones going up Student Health Services and eryone to feel more comfort- wanted to look into,” Bur- Burrell said. “I think either ing someone else do it with your nose rather than you.” Urgent Care, Sherry wasn’t able. We found that some pre- rell said. “And since we’ve way is fi ne. You can get an ad- my eyes closed was just best Sherry said he believed so far off the mark. WVU uses ferred someone else to do it, started [self-swabbing] at re- equate sample. It’s just a per- for me.” self-swabbing would make a less invasive testing strat- but some like to control it turn to campus testing, we’ve sonal preference.” All fears aside, self-swab- people more comfortable egy than the ones Sherry may themselves. It’s an easy pro- actually had a really good re- WVU philosophy professors to hold discussion on presidential pardons BY CRAIG WEIMER question of the division in the and member of the Specula- aminations could focus on ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR U.S. and people’s calls for re- tion Academy, which is hold- and expand upon the current newing a sense of unity and ing the discussion at 3:30 p.m political climate. When asked, Scott David- shared purpose.” on Feb. 10 over Zoom. “Th e second reason this is son, a philosophy professor Davidson said the presi- “I’m currently interested in of importance now is that po- at WVU, said the presidential dential pardon contradicts the nature and norms of for- litical polarization has over- pardon seminar is more like the idea of the rule of law. giveness. What exactly is for- flowed into the personal an “open discussion.” Rule of law, here, means a sit- giveness? Who has the author- sphere with very destructive “Th e starting point for the uation in which written law, ity, or standing, to forgive?” eff ects,” Miller said. “Political discussion is going to be an with the help of a judge and Miller said. “Do only vic- division has caused rifts in in- article that I published with jury, decides who is guilty, not tims of wrongdoing have the terpersonal relationships be- Th e Conversation,” Davidson a leader. authority to forgive, or can tween friends and family. For- said. “So people are going to “[The pardon] is an ele- there be third-party forgive- giveness, as an analogue of read that in advance, and then PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WVU PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WVU ment of the constitution in ness? Questions like this re- pardon, is the best means that PHILIOSOPHY DEPARTMENT PHILIOSOPHY DEPARTMENT we’ll have a discussion about the U.S. that I think is worthy veal both similarities and dif- humans have of restoring bro- the issue of pardons — fi rst in Scott Davidson, WVU philosophy Daniel Miller, WVU philosophy professor. of scrutiny,” Davidson said. “I ferences between pardon and ken relationships. A recogni- the presidential context — and professor. want to bring out, for the sake forgiveness.” tion of what makes forgiveness then we’ll branch out to talk news, Davidson and his col- vant in that way,” Davison of discussion, questions of Davidson claimed that the and reconciliation possible is about the concept of the par- leagues thought it would be said. “But it’s also important whether we ought to, as a so- pardon, as an analogue to for- essential in this regard.” don on a more general, philo- benefi cial to hold a discussion. for thinking beyond the is- ciety, reconsider presidential giveness in general, could be Anyone interested can sophical level.” “We just saw Trump issue sue of presidential pardons. pardons.” used as a way to examine our visit the WVU philosophy de- Having heard about recent over a hundred pardons just It’s important to think about Daniel Miller is Davidson’s own interpersonal relation- partment’s website for more presidential pardons in the a few weeks ago, so it’s rele- the question of pardons in the fellow philosophy professor ships. He said that these ex- information. 6 THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Editor: Emily Rexroad OPINION [email protected] WVU’s McNeil, Culver were the shining light in the Florida loss BY TERENCE CHURCH CORRESPONDENT
Th is year’s Big 12/SEC Chal- lenge game included a pair of four-loss teams facing off in the WVU Coliseum, which for the fi rst time this season allowed a limited number of fans in the stands. Th e Mountaineers faced off against the Florida Gators in an intense back-and-forth in- terconference matchup. Th e Mountaineers came into the game on a two-game win- ning streak, with previous wins against Kansas State and then-No. 10 Texas Tech. Th e Gators went into the matchup on a three-game win streak coming off a recent defeat against Vanderbilt. Th e Mountaineers started the game off with a lot of ef- fort in comparison to the Ga- PHOTO VIA WVU ATHLETICS PHOTO VIA WVU ATHLETICS tors starting a little slower, but WVU guards Sean McNeil and Miles McBride high fi ve during the game. Mountaineer junior forward Derek Culver attempts a layup against the Gators. Florida was able to still make its presence known by dom- category by having a career a back-and-forth aff air. at the end of the fi rst half on from McBride. He made a 14 free throws, but in the sec- inating inside the paint. An- night fi nishing with nine. Th e second half started off the defensive end in regards whopping six threes off of 11 ond half he was unable to cap- other noticeable thing about Another teammate who fi n- with the Mountaineers com- to decreasing Florida’s activity shots, and he ended the game italize from the free throw line the fi rst four minutes of the ished the game with a career ing out of the half extending in the paint. Florida continued with an impressive 21 points like he did in the fi rst. Overall, game was how hot sophomore night was Derek Culver, who their lead to seven points. Th e to dominate in the paint, and off the bench. Culver and McNeil both per- guard Miles McBride was looked absolutely magnifi cent Gators were able to come out on top of that they then began Culver’s off ensive usage in- formed very well on the off en- coming out of the gate, scor- in the fi rst half. Culver ended hot also by executing their of- to get hot from behind the arc. creased in the game, and he sive end contributing to 63% of ing six of WVU’s fi rst 11 points. the fi rst half shooting an effi - fensive possessions well, but WVU’s Sean McNeil often ended the night with a ca- WVU’s points, but ultimately Unfortunately, McBride was cient 6-for-6, while shooting they failed to have an answer helped calm Florida’s off en- reer-high 28 points and 12 re- it was not enough to maintain unable to make another shot 9-for-11 from the free throw for Culver on the defensive sive outbursts as he had more bounds. Th e majority of Cul- Florida’s inside presence as from the fi eld the whole game, line. At the end of the fi rst half, end. Th e Mountaineers also of an off ensive presence be- ver’s points were made from they fell short, 85-80. but he did shine in the assist WVU led 42-37 over Florida in failed to make adjustments cause of a poor shooting game the free throw line as he made ‘Mainstream college experience’ a reality for some, a fantasy for others BY EMILY REXROAD least. After all, we are adults, you originally planned, mak- “I think the stereotypical OPINION EDITOR not children. “...it almost makes one feel like ing it diffi cult to match with college life has become such Like most universities in the someone who can click with a mainstream thing in our so- Let’s face it, not all of us are U.S., WVU has a requirement they aren’t experiencing college your living style. ciety today… so when reality is going to be the “main char- for freshmen to live on cam- “My roommates aren’t very not like that, it almost makes acter,” and that’s okay. Main pus. And like many other stu- the right way.” clean and love to have people one feel like they aren’t expe- character culture has ruined dents, I watched video after -Katie Webster, freshman over. [We’re] defi nitely not as riencing college the right way,” many of our perspectives on video on Youtube trying to get close as things seemed when Webster said. things, especially on what our a feel on what I’d like my dorm English student we fi rst started texting over the It’s okay to not have a crazy college experience should room to look like. summer,” said freshman Katie freshman year where you look like. Th e reality, however, is that move-in day tricky. pressure sucks,” Gould said. Webster, an English student meet tons of people and the For some unknown reason, the University doesn’t provide Lauren Gould, a freshman Although the roommate living in Seneca Hall. friends you’re supposed to American culture has hyped enough information on what social work student living in profi le students living on cam- I truly wonder why col- have for the rest of your life. up the dorm experience, mak- our rooms actually look like. Boreman South, said that the pus are required to fi ll out pro- leges and many people be- You’re still adjusting to col- ing it seem perfectly normal Sure, they’ve produced hype desk chairs are uncomfortable vides a simple questionnaire lieve that having a roommate lege life, and we’re still dealing to live in close quarters with videos and provided some and worn down to the point detailing how their personal- in your dorm is “part of the with COVID-19, which makes a total stranger, if not more, virtual programs to see what there’s no cushion left. ities are like, the reality is that college experience.” In real- an already diffi cult year even and share a bathroom, either our rooms might look like, but On top of that, the shower your college self is much dif- ity, even if you do end up get- harder. a fl oor bathroom or your own, it isn’t exact. Th at, of course, situation is another bad part ferent from the self you grew ting an apartment after fresh- Cut yourself some slack and with people you barely know. stems from the fact that most about the dorm. up being. man year, you each have your try to make the best of your sit- Most other European coun- rooms have varying sizes and “[The showers] are aw- Because of this, sleep own rooms, and you can eas- uation, no matter how disap- tries provide their students furniture. When you’re plan- ful, they are so small you can schedules and cleanliness can ily fi nd much cheaper options pointed in your dorm choice with a single room at the very ning on what you have room barely move, and the water be much diff erent than what than the dorms on campus you may be. to bring, however, it can make with nicer utilities. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 CHILL 7 PET OF THE DAY
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ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR the last six. Since the departure of The last time these two Tshiebwe and the injury to On Saturday, No. 17 West teams played, each team was Cottrell, Sherman has seen a Virginia will host the No. ranked in the top 10 with iden- large increase in his minutes. 23 Kansas Jayhawks for the tical records of 7-1, with each In the last fi ve games, Sher- teams’ second matchup of team’s loss against Gonzaga. man has averaged nearly 29 the season. In the fi rst meet- Th e game came down to three- minutes per game, with dou- ing, the Jayhawks came away point shooting. ble-digit points in each of the with a 79-65 victory over the The Mountaineers shot fi ve games. Th e junior college Mountaineers. 8-of-23 from behind the line. transfer has also started in four The Mountaineers (12-5, Junior guard Sean McNeil led of those fi ve games. 5-3 Big 12) have won three of the team with six made threes. West Virginia struggled de- their last four with the most Kansas dominated from three- fensively in the fi rst game giv- recent victory coming against point range, shooting 16-of-37 ing up 79 points. Th at strug- Iowa State on Tuesday. Against and was led by Braun with six gle has continued with WVU the Cyclones, Taz Sherman led threes. giving up more than 70 points all scorers with 18 points in- Since their victory over the in fi ve of its last seven games cluding his two free throws in Mountaineers on Dec. 22, the since playing the Jayhawks. the fi nal seconds of the game Jayhawks have lost fi ve games, Th e Mountaineers are 5-15 to secure a 76-72 WVU win. and in those fi ve losses Kan- all-time against Kansas with Junior forward Derek Culver sas has given up an average of the most recent win coming in also had a great game for the 78.2 points. Morgantown on Jan. 19, 2019. Mountaineers, notching his West Virginia has lost two Th e unranked Mountaineers ninth double-double of the players, Oscar Tshiebwe and upset then-No. 7 Kansas, 65- season with 13 points and 12 Isaiah Cottrell, that played in 64. Only two current Moun- rebounds. the fi rst matchup. Tshiebwe taineers played in that game Th e Jayhawks (12-6, 6-4 Big and Cottrell combined for just with Culver scoring 11 points 12) are coming off of a 74-51 three points in that game and while Jordan McCabe had no win over Kansas State. Kansas were largely a non-factor. points and a steal in fi ve min- had three players score 15 or Th e biggest diff erence for utes of play. more points as David McCor- the Mountaineers between the Th e Mountaineers and Jay- mack and Christian Braun led fi rst game and now has been hawks will tip off Saturday at 2 all scorers with 18 each, fol- the emergence of Sherman. p.m. from the WVU Coliseum lowed by Ochai Agbaji with 15 In the fi rst game, the senior in Morgantown. Th e game will PHOTO COURTESY OF WVU ATHLETICS points. Kansas has struggled in guard played just 14 minutes be televised nationally on CBS. West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) attempts a shot against Florida on Jan. 30. COVID-19 casting shadow over college basketball conference tournaments BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY bate has shifted to the con- ence tournament champi- basketball head coach Chris SPORTS EDITOR ference tournaments on onship games scheduled for Mack sees teams opting out whether or not those should March 13. Th e Big Ten and as a very real possibility. A debate has circled sports be played prior to the NCAA SEC conference champion- “I do believe there will all season at every level on Tournament. ship games are scheduled for be some teams that opt out whether or not sports should West Virginia men’s bas- March 14. Selection Sunday of conference tournaments continue to play even though ketball head coach Bob Hug- for the NCAA Tournament is knowing they’re a shoo-in for the COVID-19 pandemic per- gins sees the conference tour- March 14 with the First Round the NCAA Tournament,” Mack sists throughout the United naments being played mainly beginning on March 19 and 20. said in a USA TODAY article. States and the world. because there is too much West Virginia women’s bas- “I would consider it. It prob- Th e NCAA Men’s Basketball money involved for the con- ketball head coach Mike Carey ably wouldn’t be my deci- Tournament normally covers ferences and schools. expects the conference tour- sion alone. Th at’d be a hell of the entire country with game “I don’t know why there’s naments to be played as well, a choice.” sites in multiple states at mul- a discussion, I think they’re and he is more than ready to As of early February, the tiple schools and arenas. Th is going to be played,” Huggins have those tournaments. Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Bas- year, the tournament will be said. “At least the Power 5 PHOTO BY DALE SPARKS “We want to play every ketball Championship is ex- held in one location in India- tournaments are going to be game we can play,” Carey said. pected to begin on March 10 played because there are tele- West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins questions a call made by the offi cials during “We want to play the confer- and play through March 13. napolis with the Final Four set WVU’s game against Northeastern on Dec. 29. to play at Lucas Oil Stadium vision contracts. Television ence tournament, hopefully Th e tournament will be held contracts and a lot of money, we can get in the NCAA Tour- at the T-Mobile Center in Kan- like originally planned. released its COVID-19 health ative COVID-19 tests prior to of which the conferences and nament and play in that, and sas City, Missouri. Th e NCAA Women’s Bas- guidelines to ensure that the arrival into Indianapolis.” schools get their fair share.” if they want us to play some- Th e Phillips 66 Big 12 Wom- ketball Tournament will play tournament would be played People are using this guide- For now, all conference thing after that, we’ll play in en’s Basketball Championship entirely in San Antonio with as safely as possible. The line to reconsider the confer- tournaments are expected to that. Th ese are basketball play- will begin on March 11 and the Final Four being played at guideline that has caused ence tournaments because be played as scheduled. How- ers; they want to play games play through March 14 in Kan- the Alamodome. many people to reconsider most conferences have their ever, many people within col- and we’re coaches, and we sas City Missouri. With the NCAA seemingly playing the conference tour- tournaments playing the week lege basketball believe there is want to coach games.” According to the Big 12 answering the most import- naments is that “all Tier 1 before the NCAA Tournament too much risk involved for the Some coaches have dis- Conference offi ce, details sur- ant question that clouded travel participants will be re- is expected to get kicked off . NCAA Tournament if confer- cussed the possibility of teams rounding the Big 12 Confer- the college basketball season quired to undergo and docu- Th e ACC, Big 12, Pac 12 and ence tournaments are played. opting out of their conference ence Tournaments are still for most of the year, the de- ment seven consecutive neg- Big East all have their confer- In early January, the NCAA tournaments. Louisville men’s fl uid at this time. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 SPORTS | 9 Mountaineers piecing together incredible win streak BY ETHAN BOCK Sophomore forward Es- SPORTS WRITER mery Martinez has given WVU great play on both sides For the past six weeks, the of the floor, recording five No. 21 West Virginia women’s double-doubles in the last basketball team has emerged eight games. Martinez aver- as one of the hottest teams in ages 14.3 points and 12.2 re- the country. Th e Mountain- bounds per game. eers are rocking an eight- Mountaineers such as Jas- game winning streak as they mine Carson and Blessing head into their game against Ejiofor have stepped up their Iowa State on Wednesday games, as they continue to get night. increased minutes. Th e Mountaineer team that After knocking off Texas was once winless in confer- Tech and TCU last week, the ence play after two games has Mountaineers moved up in now risen to second in the Big the AP Poll to No. 21 and were 12 conference. West Virginia recognized by ESPN as the started out last year just as “Women’s Basketball Team well as this year’s team, but of the Week.” WVU coach Mike Carey sees Going on a long winning this team clicking more to- streak brings attention to the gether as a unit. team from everyone else in “I think we’ve won seven the country. With a target on league games so far. So, that’s their backs as teams are try- better than where we were at ing to end the streak, Carey this time (last year),” Carey isn’t worried about the win- said. “We need to stay fo- ning streak. “We don’t really talk about cused; we need to continue PHOTO VIA WVU ATHLETICS it to be honest with you,” to do the things that we’re do- West Virginia guard Kysre Gondrezick (2) puts up a shot against Texas on Jan. 9. ing well right now and not get Carey said. “We just talk about caught up in everything else. the next game, so we really to Dec. 18 when Oklahoma (twice), Oklahoma State, Kan- with three minutes to go but stretch, Kysre Gondrezick don’t get into that. We know This team is very focused. State beat WVU in Stillwater, sas State and TCU. Th e only thanks to a 20-0 run, WVU leads the team in scoring, av- I feel very good about this we have Iowa State, which is Oklahoma. threat WVU has had during was able to win by nine points eraging 24.1 points per game. a great team. It’s going to be team.” Since the loss to OSU, West this stretch was against KSU and keep the winning streak Th e redshirt senior guard has To fi nd the last Mountain- important that we’re focusing Virginia has knocked off Ohio, on Jan. 20. The Mountain- alive. hit 2.6 threes per game during on Iowa State.” eer loss, you have to go back Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech eers were down 12 points During the eight-game the winning streak. Emery Martinez developing into formidable post player solid numbers averaging six ing average. the rim, but you have to keep BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY points and seven rebounds in Martinez currently ranks adding to your game.” SPORTS EDITOR 29 appearances. No. 3 in the Big 12 in re- Martinez utilized that de- With the cancelation of bounding as she averages 12 velopment in her scoring as Th e West Virginia women’s postseason play and the un- boards per game. She sits at she has become a force scor- basketball team currently sits certainty heading into the No. 16 in the conference in ing the ball as much as she in second place in the Big 12 summer about the upcom- points per game with an av- has been a force on the glass. as its win streak has reached ing 2020 season, Martinez erage of 14 points per contest. Martinez currently ranks eight games. had time to hone her skills. West Virginia has three play- No. 10 in the NCAA for dou- Many things have melded WVU head coach Mike Carey ers ranked in the top 20 in the ble-doubles this season with together to put the Mountain- credited Martinez’s work Big 12 in scoring with Kysre nine. Arguably her best dou- eers in position to compete ethic during the pandemic Gondrezick and Kirstin Deans ble-double performance of for a Big 12 regular season ti- as she was unable to have a also joining Martinez. the season came early on tle and an NCAA Tournament full off season of workouts in When Martinez was able to against North Alabama in De- berth. One of the most signif- Morgantown. return to Morgantown, Carey cember when she scored 17 icant aspects of this team has “She really didn’t have focused on getting her to work points and had a career-high been rebounding, and that full workouts because of out with the guards to develop 22 rebounds. could not be possible with- COVID-19,” Carey said. “You her scoring ability. With that stat line, Marti- out the play of sophomore have to give her a lot of credit. “When she was here, we nez became the fi rst Moun- forward Esmery Martinez. She was getting in places and were able to work with her taineer to score 15-plus points Martinez joined the West working out on her own.” and she did a great job,” Carey and grab 20-plus rebounds in Virginia program prior to the Whatever Martinez was said. “We put her with the the same game since 1992. 2019-20 season ranked in able to do, it worked. In 15 guards a lot. We put her with “She gets to the ball,” Carey the top 100 of ESPN’s wom- games this season, Martinez the guards to help her with said following the UNA game. en’s basketball recruits out has started all of them, has her ball handling and outside “She chases the ball when it’s of high school. In her fresh- more than doubled her points shooting. She always was a in the air, and that’s why she’s PHOTO VIA WVU ATHLETICS man season, Martinez had per game average and has great rebounder, and she a great rebounder.” nearly doubled her rebound- could always fi nish around West Virginia’s Esmery Martinez looks for a basket against North Alabama. The DA Blind Date Show Do you want to be our Bachelor or a contestant to compete for our Bachelor’s heart? Show will be held at Bourbon Prime, located inside the Morgantown Marriott. The Bachelor and his date will enjoy an Executive Chef inspired romantic dinner for two. More information, rules and applications to participate available at thedaonline.com/contests 10 | SPORTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 West Virginia wrestling adds depth with Jeff ery Boyd BY DANNY KUHN ognizes the top 10 wrestlers “Jeff has been one of our Mountaineer Nation stand on Compared to the rest of the most commonly referenced SPORTS WRITER in each respective weight most consistent performers,” their feet as he scored a take- roster for the Mountaineers, and well known rankings is class in the entire state of Flynn said. “His dedication down and four nearfall points there isn’t another wrestler Th e Open Mat. This year, the West Vir- Pennsylvania. to the program, whether it be for the win. wearing the old gold and blue Th e Open Mat is the rank- ginia wrestling team features During his freshman year, weight management or his Boyd’s career has been who utilizes pace and move- ings that the NCAA uses to one of the most top-to-bot- Boyd redshirted, waiting for training, is some of the best closely followed by his family, ment quite as much as Boyd rank its wrestlers and set up tom teams in recent mem- his opportunity to be a con- I’ve ever seen. He’s been a specifi cally his father, Tom. does. During his matches, the national tournaments at ory, including four wrestlers sistent starter for head coach huge addition to our roster.” During his tightly-contested often enough both wrestlers the end of the season in May. who are currently nation- Tim Flynn, while also gain- This past weekend, the match Sunday, the cheers of will be circling around the Following his aforemen- ally ranked: redshirt juniors ing muscle mass to jump up Mountaineers took on No. the socially-distanced crowd mat almost the entire time. tioned win against UNC on Noah Adams and Killian Car- In a sport where the ma- Sunday, Boyd currently ap- dinale, freshman Peyton Hall jority of your time is spent pears at No. 32 by Th e Open and redshirt freshman Jeff ery on the ground, no wrestler Mat. Boyd. “...from now—year one—to four years from now spends less time on the mat As the season contin- Boyd — an Erie, Penn- when he’s a senior, I expect him to be a leader, and I than Boyd. His diff erent move ues on, Boyd will be riding a sylvania, native — has been set and non-traditional style fi ve-match win streak, which wrestling since the age of fi ve. know he will be.” have led to the honor of being helped boost his ranking Boyd wrestled at the high- -Tim Flynn, head coach ranked nationally for the fi rst among the wrestlers compet- time in his collegiate career. ing at 141 pounds across the est level at Erie McDowell of WVU wrestling High School, where he was “He works hard,” Flynn country. He has proved his a state fi nalist all four years, said. “A leader in the practice worth in the middle-weight including three PIAA Dis- room, it doesn’t matter how range for the Mountaineers trict 10 AAA championships in the weight classes. 17 Northern Colorado. Boyd were drowned out by Tom old you are or what year you and will be an anchor of this and a state title in 2018 at 132 Despite the current chal- successfully picked up his constantly yelling words of are, if you’re ranked nation- WVU squad for years to come. pounds. lenges of the 2020-21 season, fi rst win over a ranked oppo- encouragement to his son. ally, the guys on the team are “His role on this team is to In addition to the champi- Boyd has become a consis- nent with a 7-1 decision over “Come on Jeff ! Keep him going to turn to you, and you be the leader, you know, mov- onships on the regional and tent mainstay on the starting No. 24 Chris Sandoval. down!” Boyd’s father said on have to turn around and be ing forward,” Flynn said. “Jeff state level, Boyd amassed a roster card for the Mountain- With the score knotted at Sunday. “Keep up the pace, that leader for them.” is young and has a lot of time 99-22 overall record while at eers at 141 pounds. Th rough one point apiece, the two wear him out!” In NCAA wrestling, there left on this team, and from McDowell, a school record. seven matches this season, grapplers entered sudden Th ese same words of en- are multiple diff erent polls now — year one — to four He was a two-time All-Dis- Boyd finds himself at 5-2, death overtime. However, it couragement have been prev- and ranking systems that rec- years from now when he’s a trict 10 selection, which rec- with four of those wins being wasn’t until the second over- alent at Boyd’s matches since ognize individual wrestlers senior, I expect him to be a decided by major decision. time period that Boyd made he fi rst began 16 years ago. and the programs itself. Th e leader, and I know he will be.” BUILDING COMMUNITY 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!
During Black History Month, WVU’s Offi ce of Health Promotion and Wellness is proud to recognize African American 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. It is our pleasure to recognize Janelle Williams, Human Resource Partner for West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Janelle provides signifi cant service to the institution and to her com- munity. Janelle is a member of the University’s Priority Action Team addressing purposeful wellbeing. A member of that team wrote, “She has many gifts and talents, and she uses those talents to help leave individuals and groups better than she found them.” Janelle has been instrumental in training and development, including Janelle Williams coordinating active learning experiences that facilitated culture change at the University. She was named the WVU Tech representative to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Janelle is also a member of the Social Justice Committee and WVU Women’s Leadership Initiative. She has facilitated programs, including food drives, voter registration events, cancer walks, Bundles of Love, heart health awareness, credit education workshops, and tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr. Janelle was recently the featured vocalist at the MLK Unity Breakfast, and is an active member of the Charleston Light Opera Guild (having performed in productions including Ragtime, The Wiz, The Color Purple, and Dream Girls). Janelle has been an active participant in Alpha Kappa Alpha programs. Her sorority believes in service to all mankind. That commitment to service extends to her membership in The Links, Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Her chapter provides service to the Charleston and Beckley community. Janelle Williams is truly an extraordinary woman.
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