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Several Republican nominees in West Virginia received a majority of the vote in their respective races statewide, but in Monongalia County, votes often trended in a diff erent direction. cording to unoffi cial results. According to unofficial results For comparison, in 2016, from the West Virginia Secretary of then-Democrat Jim Justice defeated State’s offi ce, the majority of Monon- Republican nominee Bill Cole by galia County voters supported Dem- 1,673 votes in the county. ocratic candidates Natalie Tennant Votes for the presidential candi- for Secretary of State, Sam Brown Pet- dates showed similar results, with sonk for Attorney General, Bob Beach Republican nominee Donald Trump for Commissioner of Agriculture and beating the Democratic nominee Joe John Perdue for Treasurer. Biden by 592 votes, according to un- Despite Monongalia County’s ef- offi cial results. forts, results show all of these candi- The Republican Party did hold dates lost their races to their Repub- a hefty advantage in one statewide lican opponents. race. In the auditor’s race, incum- PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE Even in races where Republicans bent J.B. McCuskey earned just un- Ben Salango was one of many Democratic candidates who saw increased vote totals in Monongalia County. He ultimately lost the governor’s race. held the advantage, diff erentials were der 1,500 votes more than Demo- County Democratic Executive Com- contribute to making the area more tives in the Senate and the House of close. cratic challenger Mary Ann Claytor mittee. “Plus you have the student left-leaning. Delegates. In the gubernatorial election, Re- — slightly more than 3%. vote, and younger voters tend to be Abate said the contrast between “Th ey’ve done a wonderful job for publican nominee and incumbent “Th ere are a number of white, ed- more liberal.” Monongalia County and other parts people, and they are accessible to Gov. Jim Justice defeated Democratic ucated liberals that tend to gravitate Within the county’s population, of West Virginia can be explained their constituents,” Abate said. “Th at nominee Ben Salango by fewer than towards college towns,” said Kathleen Abate said there are many progres- not only by the county’s population, tends to drive the demographic to the 500 votes in Monongalia County, ac- Abate, a member of the Monongalia sive activists in the area who also but also its Democratic representa- left of center.” Students feel uneasy about 2020 election outcome each side is also alarming students. democracy is going to look like after “Th ere are a lot of stubborn people on weight of this election, all it stands for BY DANIELLE REEVES “Unfortunately, this country has all this is over and done, but I know both sides in this country, and I don’t and everything it may lead to. How- CORRESPONDENT been separated into very polarized patience is key and the results will envision either side playing it cool af- ever, the presidential election is not factions: red team and blue team,” soon be here,” said Shawn Jones, a ter the results are offi cial.” all there is to watch. Votes for the As the nation awaits confi rmed re- Eddy said. “We have created a cul- freshman computer science student. Groups and individuals have U.S. Congress as well as state offi cials sults, WVU students have expressed ture which makes voting similar to an Students are also fearful of the re- posted on social media discussing were also on the ballot. many concerns over the 2020 presi- athletic spectacle where a large por- action to the results. Cities have been the possible actions they may take State and Congressional elections dential election. tion of voters and non-voters alike are responding to talks of unrest follow- depending on the outcome, adding can be overshadowed by the presi- “I’m uneasy about the election re- more concerned about the victory of ing the announcement of the next to the stress. dential election, but many still worry sults,” said Sydney Eddy, a junior me- their team rather than the real issues president, bringing anxiety up even “I am concerned about the online about their outcome. chanical and aerospace engineering that aff ect real people.” more for those seeing stores boarded posts I’ve been seeing about West “Th e presidential election is im- student. “Election anxiety is high this One student voiced concerns over up and preparing for the worst. Virginians forming posses to hunt portant, but not as important to me election because a lot of things seem the magnitude of the election as they “No matter the outcome of the people of color if Biden wins,” said as the Congress and state elections,” to be on the line for a lot of people.” feel it has been portrayed as the most election, people will be calling the Tavares Richards, a senior premed- Richards said. Th e tension between voters on important in their lifetime. election fraudulent and will refuse ical biology and psychology student. “I am scared what the state of our to believe in the results,” Jones said. Students, like many, are feeling the Halloween Costume Contest IT IS TIME TO VOTE

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Breaking News Did you know the [email protected] DA is editorially independent from Corrections [email protected] the University? The Daily Athenaeum strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading a request for a correction or a clarifi cation may be made. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 3 Editor: Assistant Editor: Gabriella Brown NEWS Hannah Hebel [email protected] [email protected] Social justice messages, election thoughts written in chalk on steps of Mountainlair BY DUNCAN SLADE were untouched. from Woodburn Hall had the PHOTO EDITOR At some point later in the phrase “F*ck Trump” writ- night, the anti-abortion mes- ten on it. Another writing said sages were written over and “Down W (sic) Th e Orange.” On Election Day 2020, mes- many Black Lives Matter and Near the Downtown cam- sages in support of a variety pro-abortion rights messages pus bookstore, messages on of causes were drawn on the were added. In addition, there the ground read “BLM” and front steps of the Mountainlair. were messages written against “Donald Trump is a white su- Earlier in the night, the mes- President Donald Trump. premacist.” On a set of three sages on the steps included, As of 3 a.m. Wednesday, a large steps, “Black Lives Mat- “Vote Pro-life,” “Women De- message that read “Abortion ter” was written in large let- serve Better Th an Abortion” is murder” was changed to ters and surrounded with the and “You are worth more,” as “Abortion is none of ur busi- names of dozens of Black indi- well as a number of other an- ness.” “Women Deserve Better viduals killed by police. ti-abortion and possibly sui- Th an Abortion” became “164 Just down the hill, a walk- cide prevention messages. Black People Killed By Cops In way was chalked with four rep- As seen around 9 p.m., it Th e 1st 8 month of 2020.” etitions of “Love is Love” and appeared several of the an- On the walkway leading to- the message “Trans Rights.” ti-abortion messages had pre- ward Oglebay Hall, a draw- It is not known who was in- viously had water poured on ing depicted a crossed out volved in the creation of the them in an attempt to wash swastika with the phrase “F*k messages. them away. Th e possible sui- PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE Trump” written around it. A cide prevention messages An anti-abortion message that read “Choose life” was changed to “Choose whatever u want.” concrete embankment across

PHOTOS BY DUNCAN SLADE An anti-abortion message.

PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE A message for the rights of trangender people. A hand drawn message regarding police brutality.

PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE The steps in front of the Downtown bookstore. A written phrase expressing disdain toward President Trump. 4 | NEWS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Local authorities pleased with community conduct during Halloween weekend BY HANNAH HEBEL Oct. 31, there have been a total ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR of 24 citations for “party/gath- ering” or “loud party,” accord- ing to the crime log. Halloween weekend and “We do get a call here and the past month in Morgan- there about gatherings and town have been relatively un- stuff, but we really haven’t eventful in terms of gather- had any issues with, once we ings, according to both the show up, people abiding by University Police Department the rules,” Chedester said. and the Morgantown Police When it comes to the crit- Department. icism fraternities and sorori- “I think as a whole, every- ties have faced this semester, body did a pretty good job,” the UPD has been working to said UPD Chief W.P. Ched- reach out and communicate ester. “We weren’t terribly with the students and some of busy or anything like that and those groups to prevent inci- the football game Saturday dents from occurring, Ched- went really well.” ester said. According to the UPD’s “The biggest thing I can crime log, there were four ci- say is do you part to be safe tations that fell under the cat- and take care of one another,” egory for either “party/gather- Chedester said. “We are al- PHOTO BY SETH SEEBAUGH ing” or “loud party” from Oct. ways here too. University Po- Halloween skeletons on a front porch in Morgantown. 29 to 31. lice are always here for stu- dio, picture and video. about four or fi ve underage “Initially, obviously we had that takes care of things” Chedester said since stu- dents any time they need When it came to the sur- possession citations written some calls, but I think every- Like Chedester, Powell also dents were brought back on anything. I always tell every- rounding area, Morgantown over the weekend. Compara- body has been complying wants people to keep safety in campus, the response has body, if you see the Moun- Interim Police Chief Eric Pow- tively speaking, I think it went pretty well for the most part,” mind over the coming weeks. been positive as well and taineer on the badge, come ell was also pleased with the really well.” Powell said. “I haven’t had any “Follow the guidelines, and many have followed the up and talk to us.” events of Halloween weekend. Powell said that he also be- reports come my way of any hopefully we can put an end to guidelines when it comes to Chedester also encourages “We still answered about lieved that campus and com- places that are problem ar- this sooner rather than later,” wearing a mask and socially students to download the nine calls about party com- munity conduct has been eas. We are still responding to Powell said. “I think if every- distancing. LiveSafe app, which allows for plaints. None of those calls good ever since students were these loud parties and gather- one continues to do what they From Sept. 26, the weekend two-way communication with really resulted in any cita- brought back on campus at ings, but usually offi cers just are doing, I think it will have a before the start of in-person WVU police through text, au- tions,” Powell said. “We had the end of September. give verbal warnings and then positive outcome in the end.” courses began again, through Gerontology and aging research program to begin recruitment BY SADAF NIKZAD tirely within Appalachia, ag- at regional or national confer- Rusch. is actively recruiting its fi rst Rusch said. CORRESPONDENT ing poses special challenges,” ences and we hope that most “Our scholars will obtain cohort of students. An online The AGE-ADAR Scholars Patrick said. “We have higher will publish a scientifi c arti- research experience, develop application can be found on Program invites all interested Th e Appalachian Gerontol- rates of diseases and disabil- cle from this experience,” Pat- analytical skills, take part in the program’s website, or stu- faculty, staff and students to ogy Experiences: Advancing ity here, and we often must rick said. several personal and profes- dents who are interested can register for the Virtual Open Diversity in Aging Research travel long distances or wait Patrick said that during sional development activities, email [email protected]. House from 4-5 p.m. on Nov. (AGE-ADAR) Scholar’s Pro- a long time before accessing their second year in the pro- and will be paid for their par- edu for a PDF version of the 16. Th e registration form can gram is starting to recruit stu- medical services.” gram, students will work with ticipation,” Rusch said. application. also be found on the website. dents for a new two-year re- For their fi rst year in the a mentor in their specifi c dis- Areas in gerontology and Rusch said application All registered participants search program at WVU. program, students will partic- cipline to infuse their MSTEM aging research are continu- forms are due Jan. 15, 2021, have a chance to win several Gerontology is broadly de- ipate in an intensive summer work with an aging focus, and ously growing within many and students can expect to $25 gift cards. fi ned as the study of the aging workshop in aging and health these projects will also result careers, so this specialized start the program in spring “We are excited to be process, as well as the study disparities to learn important in conference presentations program will put students at 2021. among only seven programs of aging people, according to research skills, Patrick said. and possible publication. an advantage while in the job “Scholars should be rising funded this year, bringing the Julie Patrick, the program’s Th ey will work in small groups Students will benefi t from market or when they apply sophomores and juniors with national total to 22 programs,” principal investigator. and analyze national data on joining this program in nu- to graduate programs, Rusch a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and en- Patrick said. “Clearly, in terms “In West Virginia, the aging and health disparities. merous ways, according to said. rolled full-time in a program of aging, Mountaineers are only state contained en- “Each scholar will present program assistant Amber V. The AGE-ADAR program that focuses on MSTEM,” leading the way.”

PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE A WVU student walks to class in Woodburn Circle on Oct. 14. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Raeanne Beckner CULTURE Craig Weimer [email protected] [email protected] COVID-19 a curveball for the lifestyle of student-athletes BY MARGARET RYMER tionships among the track other athlete support systems team has strengthened since are doing their best to keep the CORRESPONDENT the pandemic. athletes motivated. “We were so excited to see “There’s still a lot of un- According to Dayna Char- each other and be back to- knowns and uncertainties, so bonneau, the director of clini- gether,” she said. athletes are constantly hav- cal and sport psychology with Also, academic responsibil- ing to navigate how to bring WVU Athletics, this season is ities being mostly virtual has themselves back to the pres- a grieving process for many caused many student-athletes ent,” Charbonneau said. student-athletes. to fi nd new routines that work Th e men’s soccer team was “When we talk about mind- around their practice sched- meant to have its season this sets, a lot of them are going ules. Th eir days are no longer fall as usual until COVID-19 through grieving processes,” planned out around going to forced its cancellation. Now, Charbonneau said. class and practice. the team plans to hold the sea- By now, most are aware of Nicholas Manno, a junior son in the spring semester, as the implications COVID-19 defender on the men’s soccer does baseball, track and fi eld, has had on sports in 2020. team, has concerns over on- and rowing. Th is diffi cult time has com- line classes. Manno said the off season pletely changed the lives of “It’s just tough having to training in the fall has been student-athletes as they are check the syllabus everyday... a diffi cult transition because forced to accept a new reality It always seems like there’s they had already begun train- fi lled with uncertainty. something missing,” he said. ing the semester prior. “I miss being in the same Doanes also expressed frus- “It’s hard because we did all room with them,” said Mad- trations with online classes. this in the spring,” he said. ison Lindung, a sophomore “It’s even hard just to get out Having to fl ip their training rower, of her teammates due of bed some days,” he said. seasons has put both a phys- to COVID-19 restrictions. Charbonneau said ical and mental strain on the Team relationships have COVID-19 has greatly aff ected student-athletes. changed with larger roster the emotional stability of stu- Baseball also fi nds itself in a sports, such as rowing and dent athletes, too. diffi cult situation, with its 62- baseball, as the student-ath- She said that as many stu- game season being cut to only letes are no longer able to dent-athletes lost a season and 16 last spring. bond in a group setting. had to restructure their lives, Nevertheless, many stu- “Th e fact that we all can’t a strategy to work through dent-athletes have expressed get together has defi nitely af- these emotions was to treat it how their coaches and staff fected team camaraderie,” as experiencing a loss, as the have aided in making the tran- said Tyler Doanes, a senior change in seasons was very sition successful. As they get infi elder on the baseball team. emotional for many. tested for COVID-19 biweekly On the other hand, the Charbonneau also said and have strict rules regarding women’s track and fi eld team there was a struggle with nor- what they can and cannot do has a far smaller roster than malizing the new reality and on their off days, none of these most sports on campus and trying to stay hopeful for the teams have had problems with is able to practice as a team future, despite it still being un- an outbreak. while still complying with so- known. As these student-ath- “Everyone on the team has PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS cial distancing policies. letes are still coping with the been really smart,” Manno Michaela Rose, a sophmore WVU’s Tyler Doanes crosses home plate against Kent State on March 4. This was one of the last baseball games before the 2020 abundance of changes and said. season was canceled. runner, noted that the rela- setbacks, Charbonneau and WVU alum authors book about 1953 Charleston cold case Keyser, he followed the com- After graduation, Ryan saw year period to uncover details BY TRISTAN MOORE mon practice of attending success working for journalis- and conduct interviews for the CORRESPONDENT WVU Potomac State College tic outlets like WSAZ in Hun- book. for two years before transfer- tington, WCHS in Charleston “We do try to take the reader ring to the Morgantown cam- and KTVI TV in St. Louis. Ryan into the life of Juliet Staunton Retired journalist and WVU pus to complete his journal- ran and sold several busi- Clark and her friends from graduate Charlie Ryan re- ism major. nesses over the years before early childhood,” Ryan said. cently co-authored his sixth “Th e fi rst real interview I retiring to Hilton Head Island, “It reads like a novel from that book, “Murder on Staunton scored was with Teddy Ken- South Carolina, with his wife. standpoint, but it is a story told Road,” a true crime novel ex- nedy, who was in town in ’60 Th ere, he and co-author Mitch strictly in facts.” ploring the 1953 murder of for his brother, [President John Evans decided to collaborate Clark had been a respected former Charleston Daily Mail F. Kennedy Jr.],” Ryan said, re- on an investigative piece on member of a then-booming owner Juliet Staunton Clark. calling his busy workload at the grisly murder of the former Charleston. The novel explores the WHAR, a radio station based Charleston Daily Mail owner. “Th ey would say these days background behind Clark’s in Morgantown that hired him “Th is was a book that was that it was a very ‘personal’ murder, including her mar- as its news director at just 20 never written that should’ve murder,” Evans said. “She be- riage to Alaska’s fi rst governor, years old. been written,” Evans, a 1983 came a very strong, successful Walter Eli Clark, her owner- Ryan’s journalistic experi- graduate of West Virginia Wes- woman in business and civic ship of the Daily Mail after her ence also saw him working at leyan, said. aff airs.” husband’s death in 1950 and the Daily Athenaeum for two Ryan became aware of the Th ough there is no offi cial the subsequent murder inves- semesters under the mentor- unsolved murder early on, verdict on who killed Clark, tigation headed by Charleston ship of late journalism profes- recalling an interaction with the pair’s hard work has been mayor John Copenhaver. sor Paul Adkins. then-sheriff Danny Jones in able to shine new light on an There were accusations “He was such a great PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLIE RYAN response to an inquiry about old, sensitive and little-known at the time that Copenhaver teacher,” Ryan said, noting that Clark. subject, a feat for which Ryan mishandled the case in the Charlie Ryan with “Murder on Staunton Road.” Adkins was a “tough taskmas- “Danny Jones looked at me is sure his old mentors Paul interest of protecting several ter” who used a red grease pen and said, ‘Don’t go there,’” Adkins and Jack Fleming at high-profi le names ensnared tion booth overlooking a se- the Associated Press and the to grade students’ stories on a Ryan said, which only piqued WHAR would be proud of him. in the brutal killing. cret meeting on the hiring Daily Athenaeum. board for all to see. his interest. Th e duo’s novel can be pur- For Ryan, WVU was always of new WVU president Paul “Paul Adkins gave us great In 1962, Ryan and a fellow Ryan and Evans collabo- chased at www.murderon- in the cards. Being a native of Miller and broke the story to praise for that,” Ryan said. student snuck into a projec- rated over a two-and-a-half- staunton.com. 6 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Editor: Emily Rexroad OPINION [email protected] Zoom etiquette lessons still needed mid-semester things about this semester in class. When the professor BY EMILY REXROAD and being a first-time fresh- asks questions, answer them. OPINION EDITOR man is not meeting the peo- When the professor is look- ple in my classes. An easy ing for examples that stu- With classes primarily held way to help this scenario is dents are supposed to find, online and many students re- by sharing your camera when volunteer your findings. It’s quired to share their screen, you’re actively taking part in just as strange for us as it’s there are some things that a class discussion. Not only is strange for them, but we you wouldn’t think needed it an easy way for students to can make classes go by a lot to be reminded to college match a face to a name, but smoother if we all played an students. But here we are, al- for professors, too. active role. most at the end of the semes- ter, and it seems like students Don’t flood Listen to others and give are forgetting basic manners. the Zoom chat others a chance When the professor is There are times when ev- Mute your mic when asking a question that re- eryone can tell people are you’re not actively quires an actual response just trying their best to stay speaking from students, by all means active in class, but then Something I really didn’t send out a message with there’s times when there’s a think needed to be re- your answer. Don’t, how- student that is taking way too minded, but the amount of ever, start a fight in the chat much time from everyone times when one of my profes- with other students because else. We get it, you know the sors paused the lecture to re- you don’t agree with them. material, but let others have You can easily private mes- a shot at being right. mind students to mute them- PHOTO BY RYLAN NEMESH selves is on the brink of being sage them and argue with A student working on a laptop in the Evansdale library. ridiculous. We don’t want to them there. Actual questions Speak appropriately in hear the conversation you’re from students can be easily the Zoom chat having with your roommate drowned out with unneces- If it’s something you If your camera will be camera at all during a call to portant to make sure that that proves you’re obviously sary commentary. wouldn’t say in person to shown at all during your actually put on school-ap- all the equipment neces- not paying attention in class. a professor, it’s probably call, wear appropriate propriate clothing. It also sary for producing the best Mute your mics and save Be active in class — it best to not say it online ei- clothing helps be more focused and audio is working. It’s frus- your professors the hassle. helps us all out ther. Yes, we’re all adults, but Sitting in your room for prepared for a lecture if you trating to students, and pro- I get it, sometimes online we’re also in a professional a morning class is probably were dressed for the day as if fessors, when they can’t un- If you’re having a class lectures get tiresome and it’s learning environment with one of the best things to get you were in person. derstand a student because discussion or something hard to constantly pay atten- no need for cussing. There’s out of this year. Sometimes, they were joining class from of that nature, turn your tion. In the long run, you’re also no need for any inappro- I just roll out of bed, still in Check your connection their phone or didn’t make camera on hurting yourself when you priate content that more than my pajamas, and log in to my before calls sure their microphone was One of the most difficult aren’t taking an active part likely no one asked for. class. However, it’s probably If you have to actively par- working. best that if you share your ticipate in a class, it’s im- Ariana Grande’s ‘Position’ an R&B romp to cure isolation blues falls into a raunchy celebra- hurt as a result of getting too Cat feels out of place on “Mo- BY ZACH DELUCA tion, moving forward from the close to someone and pairs tive,” a fun, if simplistic, piece STAFF WRITER past with a confi dent smile. wonderfully amongst the slew of electro-house. It’s nice to hear her so perky of lovesick jams. Th ere is a part of me that Ariana Grande is certainly and full of life and the echoes Unfortunately, not ev- misses the left-field sur- no stranger to the spotlight as of the hopeful girl from her ery emotion lands as grace- prises infused throughout her last two albums shattered debut album, “Yours Truly,” fully. Th e opener “Shut Up” her last two projects: the bi- record after record as she mixed with the precision of is a worthy sentiment follow- zarre Pharrel William adlibs navigated her way through the woman she’s become. ing all that she’s endured but on “Sweetner” or the gor- personal trauma in master Most of the tracks focus feels stranded next to its con- geous orchestral break that strokes. on her new relationship with temporaries, as lost and wispy drops into a heavy trap outro Grande’s album “Sweet- Dalton Gomez, embodying as the chorus itself. “POV,” the on “Bad Idea.” ener,” dropped in August the “hot girl summer” energy album’s closer, suff ers a simi- I wish the pinpoint pro- 2019, found the artist defi - PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE that has taken over the rap lar fate, feeling more like a re- duction would give way to a antly joyous and experimen- Ariana Grande’s lead single “Positions.” industry. ject from her previous album, more unpredictable playing tal while coping with the In her song “34+35,” she “Dangerous Woman,” than fi eld at times, especially since Manchester Arena Bombing summon the feverishly ro- song “Six Th irty” over a set of sings, “If I put it quite plainly/ the contemplative cherry on Grande is deeper within her that followed her concert May mantic side of you. thumping drum kicks. Just gimme them babies,” bra- top it wants to be. R&B sound than ever before. 22, 2017. “Th ank U, Next,” re- However, within all the gid- Th e following track,”‘Safety zenly displaying her sexual Besides Ty Dolla $ign, the In the middle of such dif- leased just six months later, diness, Grande still wrestles Net,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, desires and comfortability be- other features come across fi cult times, this record is full revealed the scars left behind with the fears that come with who scores the best feature, is fore one of the album’s most pretty lackluster. Th e Weeknd of good vibes, something in in her most mature work to putting so much trust in those the most emotionally potent infectious choruses. tries to recreate the magic of such short supply these days. date. initial sparks. “Am I enough to on the album as she admits, Another highlight is “Love smash hit “Love Me Harder” With an artist as compelling With Grande’s sixth stu- keep your love?/When I’m old “I’ve never been this scared Language,” an irresistible dis- on the new track “Off the Ta- and meticulous as herself, it’s dio album, “Positions,” re- and stuff , will you still have a before.” It’s a track about con- co-era banger with an elec- ble” but delivers a sleepy fea- hard to not be swept up in all leased Oct. 23, she happily crush?” she questions in the fronting the potential of being trifying string section sure to ture over toothless lyrics. Doja the fun. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 CHILL 7 CROSSWORD PET OF THE DAY

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He is a capable run- day. “As a team, we just keep The Mountaineers (4-2, ner, without question, and growing each game. I think we 3-2 Big 12) have one of the they will run him.” keep getting better, and we are best defenses in the coun- Ehlinger has a lot of players going to continue to keep get- try, but will face the best of- that he can facilitate the ball ting better.” fense they have seen all sea- to, beginning with sophomore Th e off ense has been saved son long. Th rough six games, wide receiver Joshua Moore. in a lot of ways this season by WVU ranks No. 1 nationally On the season, Moore has only junior running back Leddie in total defense among teams 22 catches but has totaled 343 Brown, who currently ranks who have played at least three yards and seven touchdown No. 8 nationally in rushing games, surrendering only 255 receptions. yards this season. He has put yards per contest. To help Ehlinger in the up 694 yards on 126 carries Texas (4-2, 3-2) has one of run game is junior running with eight touchdowns. the best off enses nationally back Keaontay Ingram, who Another player that has PHOTO BY BEN QUEEN/USA TODAY SPORTS with quarterback Sam Eh- has piled up 250 yards on the started to step up is tight end linger at the controls. He has ground in 53 rushing attempts. Mike O’Laughlin. Against West Virginia’s Darius Stills (56) leads the Mountaineers onto the fi eld before taking on Kansas State. put up 275 passing yards per The Mountaineer offense Kansas State, he had two re- game with 20 total touch- will need to play well to keep ceptions that went for 17 and his body weight and strength always been a guy that’s good tion aspects.” downs passes and fi ve inter- up with Texas, no matter how 15 yards. And his eff ort and re- where he can compete week after the catch, so he contin- The game against Texas ceptions. He also leads the good the defense ultimately liability have not gone unno- in and week out,” Neal Brown ues to do that, and now he’s is set to kick off at noon and Longhorns in rushing with 284 plays. Quarterback Jarret ticed by anyone. said of O’Laughlin. “He’s al- doing a really good job in the will be nationally televised on yards and seven touchdowns Doege has started to become “He’s at a position with ways had great ball skills. He’s run game and the pass protec- ABC. Doege transforming into conference-leading quarterback BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY also has 11 touchdown passes over the starting role late last calmness about him.” ran better routes. Th ey won of Doege’s game prepared- compared to only three inter- season, averaging 322 pass- Even with the consistent versus man coverage, and ness. “What I mean by that is ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR ceptions. Two of those inter- ing yards per game and hav- play of Doege, the Mountain- they’ve been getting better his preparation mentally and ceptions came in one game ing thrown six touchdowns eer receivers have struggled over the last three weeks.” physically, and I’m really glad In 2019, West Virginia against Baylor. with zero interceptions. Th at to return the favor. A constant With the improving per- he’s been able to show that in struggled to fi nd consistency His passing yardage total span includes a career-high issue for WVU this season has formance of Doege, the West the past three games.” at the quarterback position, places him second in the Big 347 yards against Texas Tech been dropped passes. Virginia off ense is balancing Doege will have the oppor- but that has not been the case 12 right behind Oklahoma’s on Oct. 24. However, Brown doesn’t out the explosive rushing at- tunity to go toe to toe with the this season with quarterback Spencer Rattler. His touch- “It allows you to improve,” feel that the receiving corps tack that has led the Moun- two quarterbacks in the Big Jarret Doege starting every down total places him third WVU head coach Neal Brown has underperformed despite taineers this season. Running 12 that sit above him in the game so far and statistically in the conference with only said on the consistent play of the issues. back Leddie Brown is cur- rankings in the next three performing in the top half of Texas’ Sam Ehlinger and Rat- his quarterback. “Doege’s “Our fans don’t want to rently ranks second in the Big weeks. West Virginia faces the Big 12. tler sitting ahead of him. getting better. He’s strung to- hear this, but [the wide re- 12 in rushing yards while av- Texas this Saturday in Austin, Th rough six games, Doege Over the past three games, gether three 300-yard games, ceivers] really didn’t play eraging 116 yards per game. Texas, and the Mountaineers has thrown for 1,690 yards on Doege has had his best decision making is really bad last week [against Texas “He pays the price during host Oklahoma on Nov. 21. a 64% completion rate. He stretch of games since taking good, demeanor, [he] had a Tech],” Brown said. “They the week,” Neal Brown said

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PHOTO BY BEN QUEEN/USA TODAY SPORTS West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege celebrates with fans after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats at . 304-293-5840 • universityapartments.wvu.edu THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 SPORTS | 9 Week 10 Football Picks: West Virginia heads to Texas; Nos. 1 and 4 to face off DA SPORTS STAFF think that Notre Dame puts up a fight with Lawrence West Virginia vs. watching from the sidelines, No. 22 Texas but too much overall talent Matthew Digby, Sports takes the game with the Ti- Editor: The West Virginia gers winning, 35-24. defense has been really Montgomery: Here’s the good all season long, but it storyline you will hear all has not faced an offense like week about this game: no Texas yet. I think this week- Trevor Lawrence for Clem- end will be a big indicator son. The Heisman front-run- of how good this defense re- ning quarterback will miss ally is. Texas quarterback his second game with Sam Ehlinger already has COVID-19, and that means 20 touchdown passes this D.J. Uiagalelei will make his season through six games. second straight start for the Somewhat remarkably, WVU Tigers. He was tremendous quarterback Jarret Doege against Boston College last has more passing yards than week with 342 yards passing Ehlinger. I think that Texas and two touchdowns, and has an edge at home and he also rushed for a touch- comes out on top, 42-31. down. Clemson had to make Charles Montgomery, a significant comeback to re- Assistant Sports Editor: main undefeated, but that is West Virginia is coming off more on the defense than its most complete win un- anything else. Notre Dame der Neal Brown. The de- hasn’t impressed me. The fense was tremendous like PHOTO BY JOSHUA GUENTHER/TEXAS ATHLETICS Irish are undefeated, but I its been all season, but the Texas running back Keaontay Ingram runs against Okalahoma State last season. need more out of Ian Book to offense with quarterback UGA defense has been le- other big stage win, so at this even without Lawrence, played a game without him be convinced. Clemson goes Jarret Doege finally took off. git all season, and it might point, I’m predicting Mich- Clemson has the upper hand and had two weeks to pre- to South Bend and leaves I expect another big per- just get the Bulldogs to the igan will get back on track, in the game now that it has pare since he went out. I with a victory, 35-17. formance from the Moun- SEC championship game. winning 27-21. taineers, but I don’t know, Florida was in a pretty sig- Montgomery: This Indi- this is a dangerous game in nificant brawl last Satur- ana team has been nothing Austin. The Longhorns just day against Missouri, but short of impressive through BUILDING COMMUNITY pulled off an enormous up- that didn’t stop quarterback two games. The Hoosiers set against Oklahoma State. Kyle Trask from having an had an incredible upset Quarterback Sam Ehlinger incredible night. Trask fin- against Penn State to begin WELLBEING wasn’t immaculate, but he ished with 345 passing yards the year and then backed it just finds ways to win. I think and four touchdowns. He is up with a strong win against WHEREVER YOU MAY BE WVU goes to battle but drops definitely a Heisman candi- Rutgers last week. Michigan How are you taking care of yourself and our community this one. Texas wins, 31-20. date with the season he has on the other hand, continues during these times? put together in 2020. I ex- to dig itself into a hole. It was No. 8 Florida vs. pect a good night from the a bad loss for the Wolverines The Offi ce of Health Promotion and Wellness is recognizing students and employees No. 5 Georgia Gator offense that cracks the on Saturday against Michi- who are working on wellbeing! Digby: This SEC matchup Dawgs on defense. Florida gan State, which has them is going to count as a pseudo wins, 28-21. now sitting at 1-1. Indiana I am a senior, Political Science major and have a double minor elimination game for the is an underdog at home, but in Communication Studies and Business Administration. This College Football Playoff with No. 23 Michigan vs. I have to go with the Hoo- year I have been given the opportunity to serve as president of both teams already suffering No. 13 Indiana siers. I think quarterback Joe the Student Government Association. Safety and wellbeing of one loss. Georgia lost a tough Digby: When Michi- Milton for Michigan tosses a students is something that I have been passionate about during game to No. 2 Alabama, and gan beat Minnesota hand- couple of interceptions and my leadership of SGA. When deciding to run for this position, Florida lost to Texas A&M, ily two weeks ago, I thought Indiana takes advantage. my vice president and I knew it was imperative that we make it which is now ranked No. 7. this Michigan team was le- Hoosiers win it, 35-31. a platform of ours. This is the chance that both git. Minnesota had some teams can’t pass up. Flor- big names returning from a No. 1 Clemson vs. Now that Mountaineers are experiencing unprecedented ida quarterback Kyle Trask very good season the year No. 4 Notre Dame challenges brought about by COVID-19, this makes students’ has been outstanding this before, and I thought they Digby: Clemson is com- mental health a major priority. This year, something that I have been focusing on is helping students connect with the mental season, boasting 18 touch- were primed for a big year. ing off a scare against Boston Chase Riggs downs compared to only two Two weeks later, Minnesota College where the Tigers saw health resources on campus by promoting the Carruth Center’s interceptions. The quarter- looks like it is at the bot- their backup quarterback services and the Crisis Text line that is off ered by the University. SGA has also created a health back play hasn’t been as tom of the Big Ten again, pull off an 18-point come- committee, comprised of members who are passionate about the mental health of our students. good for Georgia as the Bull- and Michigan lost to a team back victory after starter This committee meets bi-weekly to brainstorm additional programming that can be off ered to dogs have relied on their de- that committed seven turn- Trevor Lawrence missed our student body. As students prepare to go home for Thanksgiving, SGA will be dedicating fense for a lot of this season. overs against Rutgers. Right the game due to a positive those few remaining weeks to prioritize mental health awareness and wellness tips for students. I think Florida will pull off now, Indiana suddenly looks COVID-19 test. Now, they Something that I am also very passionate about is making higher education more aff ordable. the upset, winning 34-31. like the better team, and the will need to do the same The cost of higher education is as expensive as it has ever been, and I believe this rising cost Montgomery: Here it is, rankings reflect that. A win thing without Lawrence can create fi nancial stress among students before they even get to campus. another great SEC rivalry. over Penn State and then a against the No. 4 team in Georgia is coming off a dog- win over Rutgers proves that the country. Notre Dame Do you want to nominate someone for the fight with Kentucky where this team is focused. I still is a solid team, but it really Building Community Wellbeing the Bulldog defense only have a hard time believing hasn’t shown dominance Wherever You May Be campaign? [email protected] gave up three points. This that Indiana is ready for an- like Clemson has. I think Send your nomination to . 10 | SPORTS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Freshman Dombrowski thriving in adjustment to college game Even when Dombrowski BY ETHAN BOCK hasn’t tallied kills on her stat CORRESPONDENT sheet, she’s performed on the defensive side of the net. For some first-year colle- In her first three career giate student-athletes, it may matches, she combined for be difficult to get used to the seven total blocks, three increase in pace. For Meghan against Kansas, two against Dombrowski, it has come rel- Kansas the second match atively easy to her as she had and two more against TCU. a breakout night last week Dombrowski is getting against No. 2 Baylor. more experience with min- Has Dombrowski been utes in a league that is very able to keep up with the new competitive. Sunahara has pace? West Virginia head noticed her growing into coach Reed Sunahara thinks a really good player for the so. program. “I’m pleased to see her “I just think the confi- progress,” Sunahara said. dence level is a lot higher “The expectation is high but than when she first started like I said, she works really playing,” Sunahara said. hard. She’s a good learner “They [the freshmen] feel and she tries to apply what more comfortable. She un- PHOTO BY JOSHUA FRALICK/ BAYLOR ATHLETICS we teach her.” derstands what the league is “Being a freshman, that’s Meghan Dombrowski, left, and Audrey Adams, right, block a ball during last week’s game against Baylor. all about because it is a re- hard,” Sunahara added. tacker was spectacular in Dombrowski finished her Dombrowski as she ended league.” ally, really good league.” Dombrowski is from high school, winning multi- high school career with 756 the night leading the Moun- Before her career high Dombrowski will look Shelby Charter Township, ple awards. She was a 2019 kills and 116 blocks. taineers with 10 kills. on Thursday, Dombrowski to continue her growth as Michigan. The freshman second team all-county hon- Last Thursday, the West “I’m happy for her,” Suna- showed potential in early a freshman as she and the gets her athleticism from her oree, led her team to two Virginia volleyball team hara said. “I told her if she October when WVU played Mountaineers take on Iowa mother who played basket- conferences titles and was a traveled to Waco, Texas, to can get kills like that ver- Kansas. In the first match, State at home starting on ball at South Florida. four-year letter winner at Ei- take on No. 2 Baylor, and sus Baylor, she should get she had five kills and 11 total Friday. The 6-foot-2 right at- senhower High School. this clearly didn’t intimidate it against every team in the attacks on the night. Experience, leadership of Brewster key factors in West Virginia’s No. 4 ranking leading a back line that has and bringing a good attitude ster to relax and play her game.” best day,” Brewster said. “Es- BY LIAM BELAN conceded only seven goals at all times.” game during matches. No matter how the season pecially this season, we’re SPORTS WRITER through eight games. The Mountaineers find “Everything we do at prac- ends for Brewster and the just appreciative of every Brewster attributed the themselves second in the tice is for a specific reason; Mountaineers, she takes time single day we have and more Having been a part of Mountaineers’ defensive suc- Big 12 and No. 4 in the United we build out of the back and to value any moments spent grateful for our time with some stellar West Virginia cess to experience, coaching Soccer Coaches poll, with we know that Izzo has our with her teammates in such each other.” women’s soccer teams in her and communication. a looming match against center backs drop and do an unusual time off the field. three years as a Mountaineer, “This season, we know our TCU set to crown the regu- specific movements,” Brew- “Every day that I get to Jordan Brewster is relishing jobs even more compared to lar season champion of the ster said. “If we do it in prac- come out and work with my the opportunity to lead an- last year since we have the conference. tice, we’re gonna do it in the team and my coaches is the other strong group as a team same back line,” Brewster Brewster believes that the captain. said. “I just communicate team can go the distance as The expectations that as much as the other play- long as the work rate and WHY LIVE WITH RICHWOOD come with being selected as ers and make sure we stay passion remain constant. a captain can be daunting for together; it’s not like for- “We can do as well as we PROPERTIES? 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