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could have irreversible environmen- renewable energy can bee competitive BY GABRIELLA BROWN tal implications, including water con- in West Virginia. We havee a ton of unun-- NEWS EDITOR tamination and the release of four tapped potential.” million tons of CO2 into the atmo- Kone said with this projecprojectt Student organizations will rally to- sphere. She said the construction of in particular, one of thee biggestbiggest gether at Woodburn Circle on Sat- the plant poses its own set of prob- problems is related to thee payment in urday at noon to protest against the lems, such as pipeline installation lieu of taxes (PILOT) program,gram, meanmean-- construction of a natural gas and so- and deforestation. ing the company agreess to pay a set LOT papaymentsyments and taxes in Monon- proposed gas facility, lar power plant. She said few people within the stipend of fees to the countyunty governgovern-- galiagalia County every yearyear.. once ooperational,perational, will Th e organizations include WVU Morgantown community are aware ment in exchange for a property tax HeHe said this one of manymany benebene-- be as well,”well,” Nelson Sierra Club Coalition, Mountain- of the situation. exemption. fi t’st’s the plant will bringbring to Mononga-Mononga- said. ““WeWe are commit- “Th e more you talk about it to If approved, Kone saidid byby beingbeing a lliaia County, includingincluding creating thou-thou- eers for Green Design and the Sun- ted to cleanclean fossilfossil aandnd rise Movement Greater Morgantown. people the more you realize no one part of the PILOT program,m, LongvieLongvieww sands of jjobsobs during construction knows that this is a really big deal,” would be granted a $200200 million and duringduring the plantplant’s’s operationoperation.. renewablerenewable ddevelop-evelop- Stephen Nelson, chief operating Yost said. property tax and businessess inventory “Employee“Employee compensation, didi-- ment. We hhopeope folksfolks offi cer of Longview, said the $1.1 Jonah Kone, an Americorps Vol- tax break. In order for thisis to pass,pass, hhee rect,rect, inindirectdirect anandd induced,induced, willwill ex-ex- wiwillll taketake ththee titimeme ttoo billion gas and solar power plant unteer in Service to America in the said the Board of Educationation anandd tthehe ceed $200 million,”million,” Nelson said in an learn more about us.”us.” will use regionally produced Mar- WVU Land Use Clinic, said based on county commission will fi rst neeneedd to email. “In full operation, the ggasas and Yost saisaidd even iiff ththee cellus gas, and the solar facility will most scientifi c predictions, if carbon approve it. solarsolar facilitiesfacilities willwill addadd approximatelyapproximately rallyrally hhasas a smallsmall turn- be one of the largest in Appalachia. emissions are not reduced within 13 Kone said the Sierra CClublub hadhad its 35 new, highhigh skill/highskill/high wage jjobsobs out, it is important to Part of the project will be located on years, catastrophic impacts of climate economics policy advisorvisor dodo thethe with a payroll of around $2 million.million.”” thethe environmentaenvironmental-l- Longview’s property in Pennsylvania change will become inescapable. He numbers on the plan. He saisaidd tthehe InIn resresponseponse to the protestprotest that ist groups to get tthehe and part will be in Maidsville, West said this plant would simply add fuel club found around 75% of the taxes willwill occur on campus,campus, NeNelsonlson saisaidd Virginia. to the fi re. the plants would normallymally bbee re-re- LongviewLongview Power is committecommittedd to wwordord out about the Alexis Yost, a junior landscape ar- “For one, the Sierra Club and the quired to pay would be exempt.exempt. producingproducing cleanclean energy.energy. situation. chitecture student and member of Sunrise Movement are adamantly Nelson said Longvieww Power pplanslans “Longview“Longview is one of the clean- “If this still ppasses,asses, the Mountaineers for Green Design, against any new fossil fuel infra- to take part in the PILOTOT program, est bburningurning coacoal-fil-fi redred eelectriclectric gen-gen- youngyoung peoppeoplele neeneedd to said the construction of this plant structure,” Kone said. “Th e reality is and it will provide $2 millionmillion in PI-PI- erationeration uunitsnits in the wworldorld andand ourour vote,”vote,” Yost said. Marijuana ordinance passes in Morgantown City Council BY CRAIG WEIMER partments, including University Po- Th e Dominion Post. “Nothing will nance. Andrew Cockburn, state chair litical organization that supports can- CORRESPONDENT lice, West Virginia State Police and change on our end because we’re for the West Virginia Working Fami- didates throughout West Virginia. the Monongalia County Sheriff ’s De- dictated under state code and we en- lies Party, was fi rst to speak. Cockburn said the party has come Morgantown City Council voted partment, will continue to follow force state code.” He directed all of those present out in support of the proposed or- 7-0 to modify the marijuana ordi- state code. In addition, Morgantown offi cers who supported the resolution to dinance, as they believe that mar- nance penalty to a fl at $15 fi ne for “Nothing has changed since the can use their discretion on whether stand. About half the council cham- juana laws in the United States are possession of up to 15 grams of letter that was originally put out. to follow state or city code. ber stood up. used to oppress low-income people marijuana. Th e University has concerns about Th e meeting began with a public Th e Daily Athenaeum contacted and minorities. Th is amendment will only apply the confusion that might come out hearing section for those wishing to Cockburn about his party and its See Marijuana page 3 to Morgantown Police. Other de- of this,” University Police Chief W.P. express support or concerns regard- support for the bill. 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BY GABRIELLA BROWN gations of false adversing in its competitors. to make too much of a dif- NEWS EDITOR 2014 because the Just Mayo Ernie Fazeneaker, a dairy ference,” Fazeneaker said. “I product didn’t contain eggs. farmer at Windy Ridge Farm don’t think people are going A current state House of The suit was later withdrawn. in Independence, West Vir- to make a mistake between Delegates bill sponsored by Hunt said this new bill, ginia, said he has worked in what real milk is and what Del. Gary Howell, R-Mineral, House Bill 4095, was created the dairy industry for over 30 fake milk is.” would no longer allow non- for similar reasons. She said years. He said the dairy in- Hunt said she believes dairy products to be labeled the basis of an argument for dustry has been going down- there are more important as milk. the bill is that plant-based hill for years, however it has matters that the legislature milks don’t contain the same little do it with how products Stephanie Hunt, presi- could be spending time on. nutritional value as dairy- are labeled. dent of the WVU Vegan and “It kind of delays the gov- based ones, but she said “It’s mostly the way the Vegetarian Society, said this ernments time,” Hunt said. “I is not the first time she has you don’t need to drink ani- government is pricing the don’t see anyone in West Vir- seen this type of bill trying to mal-based milk past infancy. milk,” he said. “Dairy farmers ginia wishing for this. I wish get passed in the U.S. Hunt said she believes the do not make near enough on “A similar thing happened reasoning behind this bill is milk to pay for the cost that it they would forget about it with mayonnaise and with to help keep dairy farmers takes to produce it.” and focus on the much larger meat,” Hunt said. afloat. She said the dairy in- He said he does not think issues we have here.” In another state, Just Mayo dustry has been failing for this bill would do much for Howell could not be was sued by another mayon- years, and this could be a dairy farmers. reached for comment by ILLUSTRATION BY CAROLINE MURPHY naise company due to alle- way to separate itself from “I don’t think it’s going publication. Students work to Pets dumped seasonally at implement state banks Animal Science Farm BY GABRIELLA BROWN increase. streets for a cat, especially for claim that state-owned banks out West Virginia and try to While the cat population one that has been sheltered BY HALEH AMANIEH NEWS EDITOR would create jobs and spur identify the stakeholders that on the farm at the moment and had food and water pro- CORRESPONDENT is not unmanageable, she economic growth. would be the most impacted vided for it on a routine basis,” While many pet-owning said pet duping is an issue in Johnson said the funds by the state bank.” Minch said. WVU graduate students students who head home for Morgantown. collected from state banks She said agricultural loans school breaks take their pets Minch said the cats are are heading to Charleston “Animal control often times would allow West Virginia to for farmers are one of the big- with them or fi nd alternative ends up picking up some of dropped off at the farm gen- on Thursday to convince law- invest in the public through gest uses of public bank loan ways to care for them, some them, or the cats in that par- erally receive physical exam- makers to support a bill that pets are left behind. recreation, infrastructure or money, and because West ticular situation end up in the ination, are vaccinated, and will implement a state bank Margaret Minch, WVU vet- feral cat population,” Minch education. Virginia is in the process of are neutered or spayed to en- in West Virginia. erinary medicine professor, said. “The idea is to put money cannabis reform, she said she sure they will not pose any risk “It’s one of those eco- said toward the end of the Minch said if cats are forced into the small business and sees this bill potentially help- spring semester a common to go from being indoor cats to to the current cat population; nomic development strate- the hands of the working ing that industry. place pets get dropped off is surviving on their own, those however, because the farm gies to help small businesses at the WVU Animal Science people in West Virginia and A state bank would po- that are not properly vacci- now has a stable population and keep revenues in the to facilitate bottom-up eco- Farm. nated are at high risk for con- of cats, it is likely that any other tentially offer low-interest “It’s a seasonal issue. It’s not state,” said Shelby Johnson, a nomic development,” John- tracting and spreading dis- pets dropped off will be taken loans to businesses, farmers like it happens all the time,” ease. Just last year, a feral cat WVU graduate student. “I see son said. to the animal shelter. and even students; however, Minch said. “Spring semester that attacked two people in it as a way for West Virginia to To gain more information “We are not advocating Johnson said private banks when [students] are leaving for Suncrest tested positive for ra- take a step forward and lead on the potential impacts of a the summer, the pets, usually or allowing this to happen,” see the addition of a state bies. Minch said this is one of the way. There is a big move- state bank in West Virginia, cats, show up at the farm.” many examples of the compli- Minch said. “We don’t want to bank as a threat. ment in the United States to the WVU graduate students Minch said three or four cations feral cat populations grow any bigger, so going for- “I know that a lot of peo- cats are dropped off at the present to the community. really push public banking, plan to conduct a study to ward I think what will end up and I want West Virginians to ple in the [private] banking farm during the transition be- Beyond the implications of happening is any strays that answer questions about the tween the spring and summer illness the cats may face, they industry don’t support state show up will likely be turned take the lead in that.” feasibility of a state bank semesters. She said about 10 also have to adjust from living banks because they see it as The first state bank in the and how it might affect the cats currently live at the farm. indoors and being cared for to into the animal shelters. We a threat to their profits,” she United States was established economy. She said in April or May, she surviving on their own. don’t have the facilities to pro- said. “It’s just a misconcep- in North Dakota in 1919. First, they need support expects to see that number “It’s a hard life to live on the vide for them.” tion that has been spread by The state bank was cre- from West Virginia lawmak- anti-state bank lobbyists.” voted on a resolution revising fighters were in attendance. ated to provide loans to small ers and citizens to conduct Marijuana businesses, who were other- the study. The team of stu- Johnson said looking into rules and regulations for the The council also passed wise unable to get loans from dents started a petition ways to work alongside pri- Continued from page 1 fire civil service commission ordinances such as an ap- vately owned banks rather providing residency require- federal or private banks. for those in favor of con- “I hope [WVU students] proval of a location for a new than overtake them is an- “The results of that seem ducting the study as a form understand that WVU has ments and a holiday leave kayak rental shop. other regulation the team is calendar for the department to be very good. People are of evidence to present to been opposed to this,” Wen- Other public speakers also paying back their loans on taking into consideration. for 2020, which both passed lawmakers. dell said. “WVU police can commented on the harsh time with lower interest “If we can get a study go- “It’s not only about eco- unanimously. still arrest you [for cannabis penalties currently imposed rates,” Johnson said. “Every ing on this to provide evi- nomic rights; it’s social rights possession]. If you’re a WVU Deputy Mayor Rachel Fetty for marijuana possession un- profit made from that inter- dence to lawmakers that it is at the end of the day,” John- person, you need to work said the ordinances were part der state law. est goes back into the state. It a viable option, hopefully we son said. “You put all this with them to change that. of a good faith effort by the has been a great way for the can pass the legislation next money in the community, This is not the end of a pro- council to ensure that fire- Councilman Barry Lee [state] to collect revenue.” year,” Johnson said. “Part of and it has been shown to cess; it is the beginning.” fighters have the resources Wendell said he is in favor of Individuals and organiza- our study resolution, as stu- help reduce inequality and In addition to the mari- they need, and are able to further pushing the city to- tions in favor of state banks dents we will travel through- help those in need.” juana ordinance, city council stay safe. Many local fire- ward decriminalization. 4 | PHOTOSTORY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Start-up space fosters innovation, collaboration

BY COLIN HEILMAN to have a big space in between help provide some creativity the individual offi ces. to those working. Finally, one PHOTOGRAPHER Along with a big collabora- of the best parts of this space tive area, Vantage also wanted is its lower area where it has a Vantage Ventures is a ven- its space to feel modern and big projector screen and lots tures company looking to help as if it was in a Silicon Valley of seating to hold events. Last grow tech startups in the state ventures fi rm. With high ceil- November, Virgin Hyperloop of West Virginia and to show ings, bright LED lights and a came to talk about its plans in that big cities are not the only great open concept, Vantage the area. Many more events places startups exist. It opened accomplished exactly that. like this will be coming in the its doors last October and al- Some other features that are future. ready has about 10-15 com- provided for the companies Overall, Vantage is an panies constantly using their using the space are a kitchen, amazing company, hoping to space. Located on University a hangout space, two con- fi nd some great tech within Avenue, Vantage has a huge ference rooms and a resting the state and to show that West space with many diff erent of- area. Vantage thought of ev- Virginia can compete with Sil- fi ce spaces that are available to erything when designing this icon Valley and bring a new use. Th e team at Vantage also space to help the businesses economy to the state. What it want the space to be a place be as productive as possible. is doing is great for the Uni- of collaboration between the Another small feature it has is versity, the city of Morgantown There are currently about 10 - 15 start-ups using the Vantage rooms to help build their business. In the future, they hope to ex- companies so they made sure a rotating art display inside to and the entire state. pand with even more. Pictured is one of their smaller rooms.

Two words that you will see all throughout the Vantage space is Amplify and Im- Pictured is a rotating Art Display inside the Vantage space. They hope to freshen up the space every so often with diff erent art installations. This one represents the men of pact. These two words are something every employee and start-up at the space use the state of West Virginia. to help fi nd their grounbreaking ideas.

Vantage Ventures is a new company looking to help tech start-ups in the state of West Virginia. Vantage Ventures, located on University This new outlook is hoping to bring a new economy to the state and help prove that major cities This open space is where Vantage plans to hold some of the larger upcoming events. In November of last year, Avenue, is a very modern space. Its hope are not the only places the startups exist. It also hopeas to make this a collbrative space where Virgin Hyperloop came to talk here to discuss its plans in the area. In the future, a series called RealTalks is com- to bring a fresh light to the University, the companies can help on another. Vantage is always looking for new start-ups to help move its ing to Vantage where professionals will be straight up and completely real about their area of expertise. The fi rst city and state with their modern outlook. mission forward. one is set to be about space. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Cole McClanahan CULTURE Raeanne Beckner [email protected] [email protected] The Craft Center: An unknown place of recreation on campus

BY BAILEY MENNEMEIER Degree of Fine Art in ceram- ics at WVU. CORRESPONDENT “Sometimes if there’s a big group, Dave can come in and In the basement of Braxton show you how to do the [pot- Tower is one of WVU’s hidden tery spinning] wheel if you’ve gems of recreation, the Craft never used it before, but if you, Center. as a single person, came in and “Personally, I think that if you wanted to know how to do more people knew about it, the wheel, I can personally go they’d come down here... It’s over there and help you,” Col- ridiculously cheap, and it’s to- lins said. tally worth your time if you’re going to come here,” said A small family of sorts is Lacey Collins, a work-study built at the Center, as staff and student at the Craft Center. visitors come in, and friend- At the Center, they offer ships are made. crafts such as pottery, stained A repeat visitor and worker PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY LACEY COLLINS of the Craft Center, Kay Lapp, glass, glass fusing, tie-dye, A mug with an ornamental bird design. beadwork and sewing to stu- is known for spinning pot- dents, faculty, alumni and re- tery and even has an Insta- tirees. Th e available crafts are gram page, “wildfl ower_pot- easy on the pocket and are tery,” dedicated to it. Like Lapp comparably cheaper to do at and others, students have the the WVU Craft Center than at chance to fi nd a new hobby, other places. relieve stress and get to know If one is brand new to the new people all in one. Craft Center, there will al- While the Center enjoys ways be a work-study student seeing the same returning stu- willing help with the pro- dents, more students are en- cess if needed, as well as the couraged to join the crafting Craft Center manager, Dave family and learn something Buchanan. new. Buchanan has been the The Center is open from manager of the Center for 16 noon to 9 p.m. Sunday-Th urs- PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY LACEY COLLINS PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY LACEY COLLINS years and received his Master day and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays. A pottery set made at the Craft Center. A handcrafted ceramic pitcher.

Morgantown Polar Plunge set for Saturday ‘Helping Paws’ Episode

BY RHY WIETHE who simply come out to watch 3 takes look at service STAFF WRITER and support the cause. “We have many who either dogs training in public Many community members participate and come out and and thrill seekers will be mak- watch every year, and along BY KAYLA GAGNON ing a splash this Saturday at with those participating for the VIDEO EDITOR the annual Morgantown Po- fi rst time, it always makes for lar Plunge. a lively and fun atmosphere,” An integral part in deter- “We’ve been doing the Mor- Corbett said. mining a good service dog is gantown Polar Plunge for 15- All proceeds from the how they handle themselves 16 years now, and it’s a great Plunge go to the Special in public. In the next episode way for the community to Olympics of West Virginia, of “Helping Paws,” the Daily have some fun and excitement and in order to participate in Athenaeum visited a training in the middle of winter,” said the Plunge, each participant needs to raise at least $50. session held not at the WVU John Corbett, chief executive Animal Science Farm, but at offi cer for Special Olympics of But many raise more than the required $50. some of the stores at Univer- West Virginia. sity Town Centre. “Most people reach out Th e Plunge draws in crowds “Th ey kind of have to be to friends, family members, because of its popular costume unnoticed, which is hard to STAFF PHOTO co-workers, etc., and ask that contest. A panel of volunteer say when you’ve got a cute, A service dog in training takes a trip they make a pledge in support judges select winners for an cuddly pup walking down to Target. individual costume prize and of their participation in the the aisle,” said Savannah a group costume prize. Plunge,” Corbett said. “Many Connelly, assistant trainer ting distracted by the new Then, the costume-clad raise more money so they can PHOTO BY HANNAH MORGAN at Hearts of Gold. “But they sights and smells of diff erent plungers jump into Cheat get more Polar Plunge swag in Participants dressed up as chickens at the 2019 Morgantown Polar Plunge. have to be quiet, calm, cool, environments. Lake. addition to the always-popular collected, out-of-the-way, “You know you’ve done a “We’ve had people dress as Polar Plunge t-shirt.” Morgantown High School and nity has been absolutely won- unobtrusive, nonaggressive good job with your service the rock group Kiss, the Flint- Corbett also said the Plunge features more than 500 Special derful in supporting this event and not interested in any- dog if you go up to leave and stones, a frozen bag of peas provides a great opportunity Olympics WV athletes,” Cor- over the years. It says some- thing but their handler.” and a diver who secretly tucks for the Special Olympics of bett said. thing about how supportive WVU students in the someone goes, ‘I didn’t know an actual fish into his cos- West Virginia to spark aware- Th e Plunge is made possi- the community has been,” Hearts of Gold service dog that dog was there!’ Th at’s a tume, enters the water and ness and raise funds. ble by the vast group of volun- Corbett said. training class take the dogs sign that it’s a well-trained then emerges with the actual “Most of the funding raised teers in the Morgantown com- Th e Plunge will be held at out to stores and make sure dog,” Connelly said. fi sh,” Corbett said. in Morgantown goes toward munity who work tirelessly to the Crab Shack Caribba boat the dogs are well-behaved, “Helping Paws” Episode While many people partake the Special Olympics WV State ensure the event is successful, launch area on Cheat Lake that they are walking ap- 3 comes out Friday on the in the Plunge and the costume Basketball and Cheerleading according to Corbett. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reg- propriately on their leashes DA’s social media channels contest, there are many people held every March at WVU and “Th e Morgantown commu- istration can be done on-site. and prevent them from get- and YouTube. 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Staff OPINION Contributions [email protected]

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PHOTO VIA PIXABAY A nice-looking bidet. What do you say we adopt it?

PHOTO BY COLE MCCLANAHAN WVU (and the rest With its lunch special, Casa D’Amici is a safe haven for broke college students. of America) should Downtown Morgantown adopt the bidet

not having to fix clogging needs more lunch specials STAFF SHORT issues and it reduces the The cleanliness of the environmental footprint of STAFF SHORT But here’s the thing: you students. people go in specifically for behind is obviously not as humans. Picture this: it’s 12:15 p.m. see very few truly inexpen- If you tell students they’re the lunch special. valued in the United States Oh, and it also reduces on a Tuesday. You just got out sive options. Some restau- getting a deal, even if the af- Would they go there if not rants have lunch specials fordably-priced combo meal as it is in other countries, as wear and tear on your of class and now you’re walk- for the sign out front adver- — a hamburger and fries isn’t actually substantially bidets are not even close to you-know-where. ing down High Street and tising the deal? Probably not. for cheap, a couple slices of lower-priced, telling stu- being mainstream. I’d like to cite a point looking for something to eat, But do they go there because pizza, whatever it may be — dents it is cheaper will drive The bidet reduces toi- but you don’t have a ton of of the lunch special? Abso- made on bidet.org: At first but not enough. up business. lutely yes. let paper waste and clog- you may find the idea of a money in your pocket. That isn’t to say restau- Take Casa D’Amici for ging issues, which I think bidet funny, anyone who You’re searching for an in- rants are overpriced or example. Every day, Casa More restaurants would be we can admit we’ve all had has never used one does not expensive option — the first should magically lower their D’Amici runs a lunch special wise to take Casa D’Amici’s cheap place you see, you’re prices, but being in a college where you get two slices of approach and appeal to the at least one point in time. realize just how great this going to it. It doesn’t even town, they’re often miss- pizza and a drink for $5.83 in- students. Because right now, It saves you money on toi- bathroom appliance can be matter what type of food it is. ing out on a large market: cluding tax, and every day, they’re only missing out. let paper, saves you money or what it offers.

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He A concept is currently un- “I didn’t expect myself to currently averages 12.4 min- der consideration by an go to junior college but at the utes per game for the team. NCAA working group to time, and (with) the situation Sherman believes that, change the way the organi- that was going on, it was the if the rule were to change, zation handles the transfer of best option for me,” Haley said. the number of student-ath- student-athletes. Haley believes that, while letes seeking a transfer would In a release issued on Tues- he has benefi tted from having greatly increase. day, the organization an- to go the junior college route, “There’s probably some nounced the idea, which there were also some draw- people out there that want to would have football and men’s backs to the journey. transfer, (but) they just don’t basketball begin to follow “I’ve always had to come want to sit out a year,” Sher- rules similar to that of other into new situations and prove man said. “I think people will collegiate sports. myself, to the coaches and to utilize that (if the rules were to According to the plan, play- my teammates,” Haley said. “I change).” ers in all sports would be eligi- PHOTO VIA WVU ATHLETICS PHOTO VIA WVU ATHLETICS think it’s helped my game but, Questions have been raised ble to play right away following Jermaine Haley. Taz Sherman. at the same time, it’s made it about such a rule potentially their fi rst transfer if they meet a lot harder because I haven’t leading to the formation of su- the following criteria: receive diate eligibility. Th e current our transfer rules more in ish Columbia, Canada, Ha- had the balance or the luxury perteams within college bas- a transfer release from the pre- rule primarily aff ects those in line with today’s college land- ley initially joined the team at of being somewhere for four ketball. Sherman doesn’t be- vious school, leave their previ- football and basketball. scape. Th is concept provides a New Mexico State following years.” lieve it would be a factor. ous school academically eligi- The proposed concept is uniform approach that is un- his high school graduation in Despite not starting off at “In , we ble, maintain their academic currently under consideration derstandable, predictable and 2016. However, after his fi rst a Division I school, guard Taz don’t really care about su- progress at the new school and by the NCAA’s Transfer Waiver objective. Most importantly, it season with the Aggies, Haley Sherman also transferred into perteams, rankings, stars — leave under no disciplinary Working Group. benefi ts students.” was looking for a new place to the West Virginia men’s bas- those mean nothing,” Sher- suspension. “Th e current system is un- Of the 14 members of the call home. ketball program. man said. “I was a no star. Now The proposed changes sustainable,” working group West Virginia men’s basketball Despite talking to Division Following two seasons at I’m at West Virginia. All that would replace the current rule, chair and Mid-American Con- team, four of them made their I programs, Haley later en- Collin College in McKinney, doesn’t matter when you’re where those seeking to trans- ference commissioner Jon way to Morgantown by way of rolled at Odessa College — Texas, Sherman called Mor- on the court with each other. fer would be required to sit out Steinbrecher said in the re- other schools. Jermaine Haley a two-year school located in gantown his new home prior You can have all the fi ve stars a year unless they were to re- lease. “Working group mem- is one of them. Texas. While the school was on to the current season. in the world, and it’s not going ceive a waiver and gain imme- bers believe it’s time to bring A native of Vancouver, Brit- a lower level than that of other As he came from the junior to stop anything.” Starting or sitting, Derek Culver just wants to win

ever, the Mountaineers strug- fi rst and foremost so if that’s BY CODY NESPOR gled in the fi rst half against the what my teams needs, for me ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Cowboys. WVU trailed 33-28 to come of the bench, then at halftime and allowed OSU that’s what I’ll do,” Culver said. After a three-game losing to shoot 61.9% from the fl oor. “I’d say [coming off the bench] streak in which he was not Culver played five min- kind of gives me a little edge, to playing particularly well him- utes in the fi rst half, making see people out there playing self, West Virginia big man one shot and grabbing one re- and they don’t really get to see Derek Culver found himself bound. At halftime Huggins me play yet. So I get to kind of sitting on the bench to begin decided to ditch the smaller know what they do, their ten- Tuesday night’s game against lineup and return to playing dencies and stuff like that.” the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Culver together with fellow Even without starting Tues- In three-straight WVU big man Oscar Tshiebwe. It day, Culver still played 20 min- losses to Oklahoma, Kansas was the familiar, bigger lineup utes in the game, right in line and Baylor, Culver had av- that helped WVU win 65-47. with his season average of eraged 4.3 points and 5.7 re- Culver scored four point 23.8. Culver said if he plays bounds while shooting only and grabbed nine rebounds the same number of minutes, 6-of-23 from the fi eld. in the second half, but it was starting or not starting really On Monday afternoon, his defense that Huggins said does not make a diff erence. West Virginia head coach Bob made the biggest impact. “I feel like once you get in Huggins said the team was “You can’t underestimate to the game and get fl owing, due for some changes after what Derek did,” Huggins said you’re in the game,” Culver losing three in a row and the postgame. “You’re talking said. “You only can start or PHOTO BY SETH SEEBAUGH game Tuesday was when those about a 6-9, 200-and-whatev- not start one time so it’s like, changes came about. Culver er-he-is pound guy who can sit Sophomore Derek Culver attempts a . once you’re in the game you’re starting on the bench was down and stay in front of peo- in there.” part of WVU’s plan to start the ple, make them shoot it over were a little less eager to drive 14 points and shot 16.7% (5- trying the small one does not Culver and the Mountain- game with a smaller lineup. him. And then when he wants it at the rim after that... Th e 30) from the fl oor in the sec- matter to Culver. He said he is eers’ next game will come Culver sat while Jermaine Ha- to be a shot blocker, he can other thing is, they were get- ond half, a 45-percent drop willing to do whatever, start or one the road against the TCU ley moved to forward and Taz shots. ting more than one shot. When from their fi rst half numbers. not start, as long as he can help Horned Frogs on Saturday. Sherman and Miles McBride “I thought the fi rst couple Derek got in there I think he Whether Huggins returns the team win games. Tipoff from started in the backcourt. shots he blocked got their at- rebounded everything.” to the big lineup in the team’s “I don’t mind coming off in Forth Worth, Texas, is set for Despite the shakeup, how- tention a little bit and they Th e Cowboys only scored next game at TCU or keeps the bench. I’m a team player 2 p.m. EST. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 SPORTS | 9

PHOTO BY CORBIN MILLS Madisen Smith goes up for a layup against Texas Tech at the WVU Coliseum on Saturday. West Virginia

PHOTO BY SETH SEEBAUGH heading home to Oklahoma State’s Lindy Waters is defended by West Virginia’s Miles McBride. take on Kansas

Big 12 men’s basketball: McGriff , BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY SPORTS WRITER Oklahoma State continue to struggle The game is scheduled Th e 2019-20 season is con- to tip off at 5 p.m. at the tinuing on a downward spiral WVU Coliseum. It will BY MICHAEL GRIFFITH by guard Marcus Garrett who in the second half after be- maining on their schedule. for the West Virginia women’s be broadcasted on AT&T CORRESPONDENT scored 24 points and went ing down by five at halftime. The only game they are an basketball team following a SportsNet. 6-for-9 from three-point The Mountaineers shot 42% underdog in is a road game 50-44 loss to the Texas Long- No. 1 Baylor: The Bears range, four players scored in from the field and grabbed a in Morgantown to visit West horns on Monday night. WVU will take on Kansas at home now hold the record for con- double figures against Okla- whopping 42 rebounds, in- Virginia, who they defeated on Saturday. secutive wins by a Big 12 homa on Saturday. Kan- cluding 15 from freshman once already this year in The Mountaineers have ble with 15 points and 12 team at 24 in a row after a sas shot 50% from deep as a big-man Oscar Tshiebwe Norman. lost four of their past fi ve, go- rebounds, and on Monday tough road win over Okla- team. It was no different in a and 10 by Derek Culver. West Oklahoma State: The ing 2-8 in their last 10 games. against Texas, Niblack was homa (65-54) on Tuesday blowout win over Iowa State Virginia will travel for road Cowboys have had a tough Before Monday night’s game, the leading scorer with 16 night. Despite the absence on Monday (87-70). Lead- games in three out of its five year this season under fair- WVU ended a three-game points to go along with seven of second-leading scorer ing scorer Devon Dotson remaining games, and will ly-new head coach Mike losing streak by defeating the rebounds. MaCio Teague for the last dropped 29 points, shooting host the top-ranked team in Boynton. They began the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 67- Kansas (13-11, 2-11) will two games, Baylor was able 11-of-14 from the field, in- the country, Baylor, in Mor- season 9-3 in non-confer- 60, on Saturday. enter the game on Saturday to continue its winning ways. cluding 6-of-8 from the pe- gantown to conclude the sea- ence play before dropping Against Texas, West Vir- night with only two wins in The Bears never trailed in rimeter. Kansas had 17 as- son on March 7. the next six games as confer- ginia struggled throughout 2020. Th e Jayhawks earned their game against West Vir- sists as a team, as well. The Oklahoma: The Sooners ence play began. Currently, the game to get in a rhythm their second Big 12 victory on ginia last Saturday and lead- Jayhawks will look to con- had a tough week of games Oklahoma State finds itself offensively without lead- Feb. 15 against Texas, 82-67. ing scorer Jared Butler scored tinue to shoot the ball at a as they traveled to Law- at 13-13. Despite the down ing scorer Kysre Gondrezick. Th e leading scorer for Kan- 16 of his 21 points in the first high percentage in a crucial rence, Kansas, to face the Jay- year, Mike Boynton and OSU Gondrezick has missed the sas is freshman guard Zaki- half while shooting 8-for-11 top five contest that will go a hawks over the weekend be- fans can be hopeful for the past two games due to injury. yah Franklin. She averages 12 West Virginia shot 20-of-61 from the field. They forced 22 long way in determining the fore hosting the Baylor Bears future as the 2020 recruiting points per game in 24 starts (33%) from the fl oor and 0-of- turnovers out of the Moun- Big 12 regular season cham- on Tuesday night. Lon Kru- class for OSU welcomes top- this season. 15 from three-point range taineers as a team. Scott pion, when they travel to ger’s team was able to keep ranked recruit guard Cade As a team, Kansas is av- against the Longhorns. Th ey Drew’s squad is in prime po- Waco, Texas, to face the Bay- it close against Baylor as they Cunnigham from Mont- eraging 64 points per game never lead in the game. while shooting 38% from the sition to win its first-ever Big lor Bears. found themselves within verde Academy in Florida. For the season, WVU is av- fi eld. Th e Jayhawks are aver- 12 regular season title and No. 17 West Virginia: The three points in the second They also have signed four- eraging 65 points per game aging 17 turnovers a game. can all but solidify the top- Mountaineers got back to half. However, Baylor proved star guard Rondel Walker while shooting 39% from In the first meeting be- spot if the team is able to de- their winning ways on Tues- why it is the best team in the from Putnam City West High the fl oor. Over the past fi ve fend the home court against day night when they defeated nation once again, and the School in Oklahoma City. Al- games, the Mountaineers tween the two teams this No. 3 Kansas this Saturday Oklahoma State, 65-47, in Sooners lost a tough game. though they will lose seniors have only hit that average year, WVU dominated in a in a contest between two of Morgantown. Head coach Despite the two losses, Okla- Cameron McGriff and Lindy fi eld goal percentage once. 68-49 victory. Tynice Martin the best teams in the entire moved to the homa still finds itself pro- Waters this season, sopho- One bright spot for West and Gondrezick combined for country. sixth most-winningest coach jected as a nine-seed in the mores Issac Likekele and Yor Virginia (15-9, 5-8) in the ab- 44 points with Martin leading No. 3 Kansas: The Jay- of all-time with WVU’s 19th NCAA Tournament, accord- Anei will likely be back next sence of Gondrezick has been the team with 23 points. Th e hawks continued to look win of the season. West Vir- ing to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi. year. Along with a top 20 re- the play of forward Kari Ni- Mountaineers held Franklin strong with two dominant ginia only allowed the Cow- The Sooners are favored in cruiting class incoming, the black. Against Texas Tech, Ni- to one point in 30 minutes of wins over the past week. Led boys to score 14 total points four out of five games re- future is bright in Stillwater. black earned a double-dou- action. 10 | SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 West Virginia defeats Canisius in home opener Mountaineers win 15-8 on Tuesday at Mon County Ballpark

PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS WVU’s Tyler Doanes gets warmed up before the game against Canisius.

PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS WVU’s Braden Zarbnisky waits on a pitch during the home opener against Canisius at Monongalia County Ballpark.

PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS During WVU’s home opener against Canisius, head coach Randy Freshman pitcher Tyler Strechay delivers a pitch during the WVU’s Braden Zarbnisky turns for home on an early play Infi elder Kevin Brophy connects with the ball during an at-bat against Mazey talks to his team on the pitcher’s mound. game against Canisius. during the game against Canisius. Canisius. Mountaineers traveling to South Carolina for weekend invitational

in batting average with a total Kennedy has been the team’s lerio leads the team with nine games. Greensboro in the team’s BY JARED SERRE of .545. Against Canisius, the strongest starting pitcher, al- strikeouts after his perfor- Sophomore right-handed season opener, Beach went SPORTS EDITOR sophomore went 3-for-3 with lowing only three hits and zero mance against Ohio State on pitcher Ty Rybarczyk leads 3-for-3 at the plate with three a double and a triple. runs over fi ve innings against Feb. 14. Th e senior went fi ve the team in opposing batting doubles and four RBIs. Fresh off of a 15-8 win over Left-handed pitcher Jack- St. John’s on Feb. 14. Along innings against the Buckeyes, average, holding opponents to On the mound, junior right- Canisius on Tuesday, the West son Wolf will look to continue with four relievers, Kennedy allowing only one hit, one hit only .118. In his lone start hander Zach McCambley has Virginia baseball team is hit- his success on the mound for is one of fi ve pitchers on the walk and one run in addition of the season on Feb. 15, Ry- had arguably the most success ting the road to participate WVU as, in his fi rst start of the team to possess a 0.00 ERA. to his nine strikeouts. barczyk allowed only two hits for the Chanticleers during in the Brittain Resorts Invita- season on Feb. 14, the junior On Saturday, the Moun- In Sunday’s game, West Vir- while striking out fi ve batters the young season. In his fi rst gave up only one hit in seven taineers will take on Saint Jo- ginia will take on Illinois (1-2), in fi ve innings pitched against start of the season against tional over the weekend. innings of work. seph’s (1-3). Th e game is slated with the fi rst pitch scheduled Seton Hall. UNC Greensboro on Feb. 14, Taking place in Myrtle WVU will take on Kennesaw to begin at 2 p.m. for 11:30 a.m. In their last action of the he struck out eight batters in Beach, South Carolina, the State (3-0) on Friday, with fi rst For the Hawks, senior With a batting average of event, the Mountaineers will seven innings en route to a Mountaineers will take on four pitch coming at 1 p.m. catcher James McConnon .429, sophomore infielder take on Coastal Carolina (1-1) 12-4 victory. diff erent opponents starting Th e Owls are led off ensively paces the team with a batting Branden Comia has been the on Monday at 11 a.m. West Virginia’s fi rst three on Friday and ending on Mon- by two players — senior in- average of .667, placing him in most consistent hitter during At the plate, the Chanti- games will be played at Tick- day: Kennesaw State, Saint Jo- fi elder Justin Russell and se- a tie for fi rst in the Atlantic 10 the young season for the Fight- cleers are led by freshman etReturn.com Field at Peli- seph’s, Illinois and Coastal nior outfi elder Alex Carballo Conference. 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