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Morgantown City Council voted in favor of an ordinance to change mar- ijuana possession penalties at their meeting on Tuesday. Th is makes one of two votes the ordinance must pass to become code, and if the ordinance is voted through, Morgantown’s municipal STAFF PHOTO court would start issuing a fi ne of $15 Morgantown Municipal Building. for possession of less than 15 grams of marijuana. that, then we’ll deal with it.” Councilman Dave Harshbarger Deputy Mayor Rachel Fetty, who said the ordinance was not set to le- voted in favor of the bill, said that galize or decriminalize marijuana. It she initially had concerns about the would only give offi cers the oppor- ordinance. tunity to send charges through mu- “I understand the argument that PHOTO VIA SCOTT TOBIAS nicipal court, rather than through the there’s a huge amount of hypocrisy The WVU Wind Sypmphony performs at Carnegie Hall. state or county. when we stigmatize marijuana use as Morgantown Police Chief Ed Pres- a recreational drug, but we legalize ton protested the ordinance at the alcohol use,” she said. “Th e dangers BY GABRIELLA BROWN last council session and said that he are very similar. I’m particularly con- NEWS EDITOR would quit if offi cer discretion was cerned with the welfare of young peo- “We were looking forward to it, and of taken away. Councilman Barry Lee ple and adolescents and the develop- Wendell said at Tuesday’s meeting ment of mental health issues related Th e WVU Wind Symphony is the course there is a bit of disappointment that he supports making the punish- to genetic and environmental factors, fi rst program to be impacted as the ment mandatory, no matter the cost. and the way in which THC use can ex- University continues to monitor from the students and ourselves, but “Th e police chief said he doesn’t acerbate those concerns.” the Novel Coronavirus outbreak in we all agree it was the right decision.” want to demand that the offi cers take Th is fi rst vote does not mean that China. [cases] to municipal court, he would the city ordinance has been changed. For over a year, the premiere band resign if we did that,” Wendell said. For the proposed ordinance to pass, it had been preparing to take a multi- “I think we should say that city po- must be accepted in two voting ses- city performance tour hosted by the -Scott Tobias lice offi cers have to refer to munici- sions. Th e fi nal vote will be held on United States-China Cultural and pal court, and if we have to deal with Feb. 18. Educational Foundation. When the WVU Director of Bands situation in China began to escalate, the foundation had to postpone the fundraisers, help from the Provost Drew Simonette, a sophomore tour until next year. offi ce, WVU College of Creative Arts, percussionist in the symphony, said Six West Virginia residents Scott Tobias, director of bands, and diff erent Chinese government having the trip delayed was disap- said it was an honor to have been in- and exchange groups. pointing, but was the right decision. vited on the trip. He said he believes Because of the timing, no money “I was bummed, but since it’s only self-quarantined due to the last time the band traveled over- had been invested into the trip yet been postponed and it doesn’t inter- seas was nearly two decades prior. beyond donations given to the band. fere with anything next year around coronavirus concerns “Th is wasn’t something that we “Th ere are individuals who did that time I shouldn’t have any is- were putting together ourselves; this make donations to the University in sues going,” Simonette said. “I was China. STAFF REPORT was an invited performance,” Tobias support of the trip,” Tobias said. “We looking forward to it, but at the same In Morgantown, one person going said. “We were looking forward to have contacted them and let them time I would rather not get corona- Six people in West Virginia, includ- into self-quarantine is a WVU student, it, and of course there is a bit of dis- know we would be happy to take virus, so I was alright with that being ing four in Monongalia County, are in another is a chemical engineer and a appointment from the students and that money and, instead of giving postponed.” a self-imposed quarantine to monitor third person is returning soon from ourselves, but we all agree it was the it back, earmark it, set it aside, and Despite the setback, Simonette for symptoms of coronavirus, accord- China and works at the WVU School right decision.” when we do reschedule we would said he is optimistic and is looking ing to WBOY. of Public Health. Th e other two West Tobias said the trip was estimated use that money so it would still be forward to when the band gets to re- Five of those people recently re- to cost about $1,000 per student with used what it was intended for.” schedule the trip. Virginians going into self-quarantine turned from China, according to about 52 participants and faculty Along with no fi nancial loss to the “I have never been to Asia, and WBOY, which obtained the informa- are in Wheeling, according to WBOY. signed up. students or the University, no airline it is a place I have always wanted to tion from the Monongalia County No cases of coronavirus are sus- Th e original cost per student was tickets or hotels had been booked, go,” Simonette said. pected or have been diagnosed in Health Department. One interacted about $3,000; however, much of making postponing the trip rela- See Symphony page 3 closely with those returning from West Virginia. the cost was covered by donations, tively easy. 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST SOCIAL MEDIA MOMENTS dailyathenaeum Sponsored by Thursday 2/6 Staff RAIN WVU’s INDEPENDENT HIGH 56°  LOW 33° STUDENT NEWSPAPER NEWS Douglas Soule Editor-in-Chief Friday 2/7 Hannah Williams SNOW Managing Editor HIGH 36°  LOW 25° Avery Lyons I wanna meet the idiots who made Page Designer Caroline Murphy Page Designer these roads in Morgantown Alayna Fuller Saturday 2/8 News Editor Gabriella Brown MOSTLY CLOUDY Assistant News Editor HIGH 37°  LOW 25° Jared Serre Sports Editor Cody Nespor Assistant Sports Editor Cole McClanahan Culture Editor Raeanne Beckner CRIME REPORT Assistant Culture Editor Coronavirus in Morgantown time to SeVohn Hunter Podcast Editor Kayla Gagnon Feb. 04 Honors Hall die Video Editor 4:21 P.M. | Closed ABCC Violation. 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Students soon to see shorter wait times and faster arrivals on PRT

BY HANNAH MORGAN drop off other passengers. PRT stations is near, the Clement Solomon, di- team is planning to have STAFF WRITER rector of transportation and some demand PRTs run- parking at WVU, said that ning, along with the sched- Th e PRT is getting an up- with demand mode, pas- uled ones. grade that will have it sailing sengers will have a wait time While testing it this down the tracks faster than of no more than fi ve min- spring, Solomon said that ever before. utes for their PRT. the program had a reliabil- For the past few weeks, “Overall, we have been ity of 99.5%. the WVU Parking and focused on improving pas- Not only will this be prac- Transportation team has senger experience,” Solo- tical for WVU students and been testing and designing mon said. employees in getting from a new function for the PRTs However, Solomon cau- place to place, but this will PHOTO VIA SCOTT TOBIAS called demand mode. Th is tions passengers when us- decrease the amount of system allows passengers to ing demand mode. If some- empty PRTs that run. When The French Horn section of the WVU Wind Sympony performing. choose their destination be- one accidentally chooses this happens, mileage adds fore boarding. the wrong station, there up, and they need work Once a destination is in might not be another PRT done, Solomon said. Symphony days. According to 12WBOY, WVU the system, a PRT will arrive there waiting to take them Testing is still being done Medicine is ensuring they are prop- Continued from page 1 from its station and take the to their correct choice. with demand mode. Th ey erly monitored. passenger to their stop with- Still, when things get will be running the program Oliver said these individuals were out pausing to pick up or busy and rush hour at the all day Friday and Saturday. Hank Oliver, director for Global not near any symptomatic areas and Advancement, said the symphony were not required to undergo any trip has been the only program im- extra screenings beyond the new pacted so far. standards implemented by customs No other study abroad trips to and border control. China are planned until May, and The University and the Office fi nal decisions are at the complete of Global Aff airs is continuing to discretion of the University. Oliver work closely with the Department said because of this, no decisions are being made until closer to pro- of State, Center for Disease Control gram dates. and the risk-management agency “We are holding off on making used to with WVU study- a decision as to whether or not we abroad programs. want to proceed with that until we “Th ere is no real concern here see how it develops,” Oliver said. based on students, faculty or schol- Six individuals are currently in ars coming here from China,” Oli- self-quarantine to monitor for coro- ver said. “We are actually in a good navirus symptoms. position because we have a great Th is process is a basic safety pre- risk-management team within caution, and requires the individu- Global Aff airs as well as within the als to remain in their homes for 14- institution.”

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On Friday, a bell ringing ceremony will be held in re- membrance of former WVU students Chloe Robertson, Sierra Mattson and Noah Shaff er. Robertson, 21, a criminol- ogy student, died in a car ac- cident on Jan. 25 in the Phil- adelphia area, and a vigil was recently held in her honor. Mattson, 25, a professional development major, died Nov. 23 in a car accident, and Shaf- fer, 16, a student in the High PHOTO VIA ROHR CHABAD JEWISH CENTER School ACCESS Early College Program, died Nov. 28. The fi rst Shabbat of the 2019-2020 academic year hosted by Rohr Chabad Jewish Center. Th e ceremony will be lo- cated at Oglebay Plaza on WVU’s campus and the ser- Local rabbi grateful for UPD security vice will start at noon. PHOTO VIA WVU The U.S.S. West Virginia bell outside . BY DOUGLAS SOULE EDITORINCHIEF Scleral tattooing banned Rabbi Zalman Gurevitz of the Rohr Chabad Jewish Cen- in West Virginia ter said the WVU Police De- partment officers who are sometimes present for Jewish STAFF REPORT events provide more than just physical security. Th e West Virginia House “When the community sees passed a bill that would the University is willing to di- make it illegal for anyone to vert resources to protect peo- tattoo the whites of a per- ple against hate and bigotry, it son’s eyeballs. sends a very strong message,” Th is is called scleral tat- he said. “It’s not just that we tooing and it is the practice have security, it’s that we have of producing an indelible the University community on mark or fi gure on the hu- our side.” man eye by scarring or in- Gurevitz said the Univer- serting a pigment on, in, or sity has provided the Chabad under the ocular surface us- house with security at various ing needles, scalpels or other times since the Oct. 27, 2018, related equipment, accord- Tree of Life synagogue shoot- PHOTO VIA ROHR CHABAD JEWISH CENTER ing to West Virginia Code. ing in Pittsburgh, which left Th is practice could result 11 people dead. Such secu- The Rohr Chabad Jewish Center on Willey Street. in permanent eye scarring, rity has been provided on oc- hemorrhaging and in ex- casions like Shabbat and for ester said. Center more secure. treme cases, blindness. High Holy Day services. “It’s a good thing when Before the Squirrel Hill House Bill 4161 now “It’s kind of the new reality, we’re at something any time,” shooting, to increase secu- much be passed by the Sen- at least for the time being,” he he said. “It shows that we sup- rity and surveillance of the PHOTO VIA FLICKR.COM ate and signed off on by the said. “We’re very grateful that port every member of the Uni- Chabad house, Gurevitz sub- Tattoo gun. governor to be enacted. the University is there for us at versity community and the mitted an application to re- this time, and we hope that in Mountaineer family, and that’s ceive funds from the Depart- the near future there will be a important for us. We’re all ment of Homeland Security’s time where it won’t be neces- partners in this community.” Nonprofi t Security Grant Pro- sary anymore.” Chedester said when peo- gram. He said the application Did you know the DA is Th ere have been other acts ple see the UPD patch, they was approved a week after the of violence directed at Jew- know an offi cer is present who shooting. ish people across the country can help in any way possible. In addition to the increased since the Pittsburgh shootings, “Th at exposure with all the security, Gurevitz said in- editorially independent such as in California, New York diff erent groups on campus creased Jewish student partic- and New Jersey. lets everyone know that,” he ipation at the cwenter has also WVU Police Chief W.P. said. followed the shooting. Chedester said UPD offi cers Gurevitz said while no one “A lot more students start- from the work thousands of hours of is afraid at events hosted by ing thinking about their own overtime each year provid- the Chabad house, everyone Jewish identity after the shoot- ing security for hundreds of feels better when UPD is there. ing and because of the shoot- events, whether it be sport- “I feel safest in the Chabad ing,” he said. “Th ey feel more University? ing events, weddings or friday house,” he said. of a need to be somewhere night Shabbat. Gurevitz said UPD has also where they can express their “Being part of the commu- provided advice on how to Jewish identity and celebrate nity comes with that,” Ched- make the Rohr Chabad Jewish with other Jewish students.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Cole McClanahan CULTURE Raeanne Beckner [email protected] [email protected] Fresh Check Day comes to campus for fi rst time created by Ernie and Marisa prioritize your mental health.” fects of physical activity, and and promote knowledge and the event, as well as enforcing BY SETH MITCHELL Porco in 2011. Driven by the Th e event itself will feature the promotion of responsible discussion of mental health the idea that many students STAFF WRITER death of their son, Jordan, seven different exposition alcohol consumption. topics. can often be the very help an- a freshman in college at the booths, each pertaining to a Outside of the booths, stu- “I’d like to see our com- other person needs. Students will have the op- time, the Foundation and its separate, but equally import- dents will be able to partake in munity be more open when Weaver said the best way portunity to learn about men- programs aim to spread sui- ant, aspect of mental health free food and drinks and enjoy they’re talking about mental to make sure everyone has a tal health and spread suicide cide awareness and preven- care and suicide prevention. live music throughout the en- health, and for it to be seen comforting hand when they prevention tips at WVU’s fi rst- tion through all levels of the Th e “Check-in and Chill- tirety of the event. that seeking help is something need it is to start and sustain ever Fresh Check Day. student population. out” booth, which is being Students who want to par- positive,” Weaver said. “We a dialogue on it. Fresh Check Day will be “To me, the name of the run by the Carruth Center, ticipate in events like these have so many people on cam- “I think the more you talk held from 3-6 p.m. Th ursday at event means to take a diff er- will provide free depression in the future are encouraged pus looking to help students, about something, the less of the Student Recreation Center. ent perspective and check screenings and give students to join WELLWVU’s Student but the people who need that a stigma there is, particularly An event hosted at count- on yourself,” said Courtney the chance to participate in Wellness Ambassador Team. help usually don’t know about pertaining to mental health,” less colleges and universities Weaver, director of WELL- stress-relieving activities, such On top of hosting and orga- it. We want to change that.” Weaver said. Everyone needs throughout the year, Fresh WVU. “We always do checkups as painting. nizing events such as Fresh Informing students that help, and we want students to Check Day is the signature for physical health, but this is a Other booths will have fo- Check Day, wellness ambas- asking for help is a positive learn that it’s OK to ask for it, program of the Jordan Porco fresh opportunity to check on cuses on self-acceptance, the sadors routinely visit living thing instead of something whether it be from a trained Foundation, an establishment yourself in a diff erent way — to importance and positive ef- communities around campus negative is a strong drive for professional or a friend.” Pins here to stay after gain in popularity BY KRISTIAN DAVIS CORRESPONDENT

Buttons and pins have been a popular staple for a long time, but they have grown in popularity with college students over the STAFF PHOTO years. More often than not, The WVU Coliseum, which opened in 1970, could soon have a name change. you can see these little, or big, metal pieces hanging from a student’s backpack BY KRISTIAN DAVIS or jacket around campus. An “All kinds are welcome here” pin among others. Student opinions varied Olivia Young, a senior physics student, said she re- cently started her pin collec- on possible Coliseum tion over the summer while doing an internship in Cal- ifornia and hasn’t stopped naming rights deal collecting since. “I like that it says some- staff positions, but many stu- that’s not part of the culture. thing about you simply from BY COLE MCCLANAHAN dents are wary of the cultural “They’re not part of the visual observation of some- CULTURE EDITOR effect it would have on the Morgantown culture; they’re University. not what makes Morgantown one,” Young said. “You can With a possible name change “I wouldn’t like it just be- Morgantown.” just kind of display to the coming to the WVU Coliseum cause I like the pride of be- King said if the naming rights world what you think about ing from West Virginia. I’m are sold, he wished it would BY KRISTIAN DAVIS in the coming years, students certain things, or what across campus have mixed from southern West Virginia, honor the past of Morgantown, A collection of pins showing one’s individuality. you’re doing.” emotions. and I like that the state is cen- even including the loss of his- The Coliseum has been tered around West Virginia and toric Sunnyside. From more simple pins buttons and ones with pro- pins will be sticking around [WVU],” said Madison Walker, “There’s a whole lot of known by that name since it that contain an image within nouns,” Fincham said. “It’s for a long time, as pins of a sophomore psychology stu- unique history in this town and opened in 1970, but, according a circle, to more elaborate kind of a little call out to all kinds can be found eas- dent. “I just feel like it would I hope they keep it here rather to a report from Mike Casazza of enamel pins with fun shapes other people who might also ily on websites like Etsy or take away from the impact of than selling the naming rights to 247Sports, the athletic depart- being about West Virginia.” somebody else,” he said. and designs, there is some- be LGBTQ around me. in stores such as Hot Topic, ment is open to selling the fa- With certain students wor- As other students worry thing for everyone in the pin “I also have ones that are for those looking to expand cility’s naming rights. ried about the eff ect on the state about a possible deal, many community. fandom-based, just so peo- their collection. According to the contract be- of West Virginia, some are more recognize the fi nancial gain the tween WVU and Learfi eld IMG Long-term collector Lind- ple can be like, ‘Oh, so you’re “They’re so easy to make worried about a national brand athletic department would see College, the marketing and sey Fincham, a senior pho- interested in the same things and a lot of people and art- having its name prominently and are in favor of it as a result, multimedia rights partner to displayed on top of the building. but they are still unsure if a new tography student, said she as I am.’ I think it’s just about ists can make their own,” the athletic department, Lear- “God no, I wouldn’t want it name would actually even stick. loves the self-expression me trying to signal to other Fincham said. “And if you fi eld IMG College has permis- to be like that,” said Sean King, a “It doesn’t matter to me re- that comes from wearing people, since I am bad at go- want to support artists, it is sion to seek a buyer for the Col- junior global supply chain man- ally that much, I’ll just call it the pins. ing up and talking to peo- an easy way to do so. I feel iseum’s naming rights. agement student, on a national Coliseum probably,” said Tyler A naming rights deal would “A lot of the pins that I ple, and it makes it easier to like there’s a big call for brand purchasing the naming Sikarskie, a freshman manage- provide the athletic department rights. “Hell, I’d be a little up- ment information systems stu- collect are specific to iden- do that.” them, especially at the con- with additional revenue for fa- set if Mylan named it. Yeah, they dent. “Th at’s what I’ve grown tify for me, so I have Pride Fincham also believes sumer level.” cilities upgrades and increased employ a lot of people here, but accustomed to.” 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Staff OPINION Contributions [email protected] A place in history A look back at a DA editorial about Clinton’s acquittal

On Friday, President Clinton he won’t lie to them again, not people did not view Clinton’s n Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted to was acquitted of the impeach- deceive them like he did when he hedging, clipping and butchering acquit impeached President Donald able off enses of perjury and ob- told them that he never had an af- of the truth as a problem, as long OTrump from charges of abuse of power struction of justice. On Saturday, fair with Ms. Lewinsky. He must as he ran the country properly. and obstruction of Congress. Th e vote was 48-52 he and those close to him get to promise them that he will never But what if another prob- on the charge of abuse of power and 47-53 on the start picking up the pieces of his again embarrass them in front of lem comes up, something deal- charge of obstruction of Congress. Two-thirds of shattered life, both publicly and the nation like he did when they ing with campaign financing the vote would have been needed for conviction. privately. stuck up for him in public. or illegal trading with China or Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., voted Although he was not found And he must try to repair the some other issue that seems a bit against the convictions. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. guilty of any charges, the Presi- horrible damage that his aff air shady? Do the people obediently Va., voted for them. All three of West Virginia’s dent has eff ectively destroyed the did to his family. trust the President, regardless of U.S. representatives voted against the articles of legacy that he might have once The constant allegations what he says, or do we as a na- impeachment. left to this nation. His legacy, in- of affairs had to wear on Hil- tion sit and question our leader’s PHOTO VIA WHITEHOUSE.GOV Th is acquittal comes almost exactly 21 years stead, is one of scandal, of deceit, lary and Chelsea. No, they said, integrity? after the acquittal of former President Bill Clin- of embarrassment to the coun- he couldn’t have done it again. Being branded a liar is a very Bill Clinton. ton on the charges of perjury to a grand jury and try and to the offi ce that he still Th ere’s no way he’d cheat again. diffi cult brand to get rid of. It’s fully, is over. Th e country made obstruction of justice. Th is acquittal occured on holds. Well, they were wrong, and like being labeled a cheater or a their decision in the polls, and Feb. 12, 1999. Beyond the public spectrum, now they have to decide whether thief. People don’t trust liars. Peo- At the bottom are the statements of West Vir- behind closed doors, he now has or not to forgive a husband, or a ple aren’t sure of a liar’s motives, their Senators stood by it. ginia’s U.S. senators about their impeachment to try to regain the trust of the father, who just can’t seem to stay they don’t take anything the liar However, the President still votes. On the right is an editorial published in the Democratic congressmen who loyal, who can’t help but lie to es- says for the truth, even the most has to dig himself out of the cav- Daily Athenaeum in the issue following that im- publicly backed him and his pres- cape a bad situation. He might simple statement. ernous hole that the scandal sunk peachment vote. Looking back at the runoff of the idency, but in private shook their not be so lucky this time. Th at’s not a quality that en- him, his presidency, and his leg- last presidential impeachment may provide im- heads in disgust. Th en there is the matter of the dears world leaders to the peo- acy into. portant perspective on what the future holds for He must reassure his Cabinet people. It became painfully ob- ple that toil under them. He might need a shovel. this presidency – and those that follow it. and his closest staff members that vious to many observers that the Th e impeachment trial, thank- Or a backhoe. WV senators’ statements on the impeachment vote: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Sen. Joe Manchin

“Our Constitution makes clear In the cases of President Nixon and “Th e charges brought against that only a particularly grave act President Clinton, there was signif- President Trump are serious and – “treason, bribery, or other high icant support from House members carry grave consequences for our crimes and misdemeanors” – of the president’s party for opening nation. In establishing our new re- would justify a senator voting to re- impeachment inquiries. Not a sin- public, the Framers of the Consti- verse the will of the voters and re- gle member of the president’s party tution risked everything to rebel move from offi ce the person they voted in the House of Representa- against imperial rule and instead chose to lead our nation. tives to start an impeachment in- form a democratic government “There is no doubt that the quiry or to adopt either article of of checks and balances in which House impeachment process was impeachment against President no one branch would have un- partisan, political, and denied Pres- Trump. PHOTO VIA CAPITO.SENATE.GOV limited power. Th e greatest fear PHOTO VIA MANCHIN.SENATE.GOV the Framers had was foreign in- ident Trump his basic due pro- “Th e Senate has never in our Shelley Moore Capito. Joe Manchin. cess rights. Time and again, the history removed a president from tervention into our fragile de- House demanded that the Sen- offi ce following an impeachment President from offi ce after this divi- mocracy and they warned us of lege has limits and is not absolute. ate do things that the House itself trial, and our founding fathers rec- sive process would do even greater the tremendous harm toxic par- Despite the false claim that a Pres- neglected to do. Regardless of the ognized that impeachment should harm to our nation. tisanship could have on our dem- ident can do no wrong, the Presi- failings of House Democrats, it is not be used as a blunt instrument “The Senate heard testimony ocratic system. Sadly the parti- dent is not entitled to act with bla- the Senate’s job—and indeed our of partisanship. Alexander Ham- from witnesses in 192 video seg- san episode that unfolded in the tant disregard for an equal branch oath—to do impartial justice. In ilton wrote in Federalist 65 that in ments and received more than United States Senate betrays the of government or use the super- keeping with that oath, I supported impeachment, ‘there will always be 28,000 pages of documents. Th e duties entrusted to this body by power status of the United States a trial process that was modeled on the greatest danger that the deci- House record, including the testi- the Constitution. to condition our support of de- the Senate’s precedent from 1999 sion will be regulated more by the mony of 17 witnesses, was placed “Th e evidence presented by the mocracy and our allies on any po- when it received the support of all comparative strength of parties, before the Senate. House Managers, including video litical favor. Th at is not who we are 100 Senators. than by the real demonstrations of “Reviewing this evidence and lis- testimony of witnesses under as a country. “I listened with an open mind innocence or guilt.’ tening to counsel on both sides, I do oath in the House of Representa- “Voting whether or not to re- to the arguments made by both “Speaker Pelosi said in March not believe the House proved an of- tives, clearly supports the charges move a sitting President has been the House managers and the pres- 2019 that we should not go down fense that would justify the grave brought against the President in a truly diffi cult decision, and af- ident’s attorneys. I read the trial the path of impeachment unless step of overturning the 2016 elec- the articles of impeachment. ter listening to the arguments briefs submitted by both parties, the case was ‘compelling and over- tion and taking away from West “I have always wanted a fair presented by both sides, I have and I listened as both sides an- whelming and bipartisan’ because Virginians the ability to decide for trial in the Senate, and I am disap- reached my conclusion reluc- swered questions from the Senate. ‘it divides the country.’ Instead, the themselves in the 2020 election. pointed the President, his coun- tantly. For the reasons above I “Having considered the argu- partisan attempt by the House of Th at is why today, I voted to fi nd sel, and a majority of my Repub- must vote yes on the articles of im- ments and evidence, the House’s Representatives to alter two of our President Trump ‘not guilty’ on lican colleagues decided not to peachment. I take no pleasure in articles of impeachment do not pro- elections falls dramatically short of both articles. As West Virginians support the inclusion of addi- these votes, and am saddened this vide me with a suffi cient rationale proving beyond a reasonable doubt have made clear to me throughout tional witnesses and documents is the legacy we leave our children for reversing the 2016 election and that President Trump committed this impeachment process, it is time during the trial, resulting in the and grandchildren. I have always removing President Trump from an impeachable off ense. Speaker to move on from this partisan cha- first Senate impeachment trial wanted this President, and every the ballot in 2020. Th at is especially Pelosi was right last March—this rade and instead focus on real is- of a President without witnesses. 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PHOTO BY JARED SERRE Tyler Doanes, who fi nished second on the team with 20 stolen bases last season, returns for 2020.

PHOTO BY JARED SERRE PHOTO BY JARED SERRE Right-hander Ryan Bergert is expected to be a big part of West Virginia’s pitching staff this season. He started two games last season, including an NCAA Regional matchup Left-hander Jackson Wolf has the most starting experience of any Mountaineer against Texas A&M. pitcher, having started 13 games last season. Mazey looking for role players to step up in 2020

BY JARED SERRE when that’s the case. We defi - the Northwest Athletic Confer- and junior left-hander Jack- University of Jacksonville in Baylor (May 1-3). nitely need that to happen this ence (NWAC) in batting aver- son Wolf — two of the three re- Florida. Th e Mountaineers will SPORTS EDITOR The Mountaineers, who year.” age and home runs during his turning Mountaineers to have then return home to Monon- were eliminated from cham- Th e 2020 season will be the freshman season. started a game in 2019. galia County Ballpark less than pionship contention during year removed from fi rst for a recruiting class that Ryan Archibald, a sopho- “Between [Bergert] and a week later, taking on Canis- one of the best sea- was ranked as the second-best more infi elder, transferred to Wolf, those are guys that are ius on Feb. 18 in a single game. the regional round last season, Asons in program his- in program history, according West Virginia following a year capable, we think, if they Other notable non-confer- are hoping to build off of last tory, West Virginia head base- to Perfect Game. Last year’s at the University of Arizona. A get hot, winning eight to 10 ence matchups include Mar- season’s strong performance ball coach Randy Mazey has recruiting class consists of 11 native of Churchville, Mary- games,” Mazey said. shall at Appalachian Power despite the challenges that lie some work to do in order to pitchers, one catcher, four in- land, Archibald was named Braden Zarbnisky, a red- Park in Charleston on March ahead. keep the success rolling. fi elders and four outfi elders. the state’s Gatorade Player of shirt senior who missed all of 25, as well as Pitt at PNC Park “You don’t want to be a Mazey, who is entering his With all three of WVU’s the Year in 2018. last season with an injury, will in Pittsburgh on April 29. For- one-hit wonder, so to speak, eighth season at the helm starting outfi elders from 2019 Off ensive players returning return for the Mountaineers. mer Big East rival Maryland of the team, has many holes no longer with the program, for the Mountaineers include He has experience playing on will visit Morgantown on and have one great year and to plug on his roster. A pro- Mazey expects freshman Vic- junior catcher Paul McIntosh both sides of the ball, hitting April 7, while Marshall and Pitt then not see it again for 20 gram-record eight Mountain- tor Scott to play an early role (.277 batting average, 10 home .259 in 2018 while also strik- come to Monongalia County years,” Mazey said. “You want eers were chosen in the 2019 for the Mountaineers. runs in 2019), junior second ing out 35 batters in 15 pitch- Ballpark on April 21 and May to build a program, and I think MLB Draft, including Alek Ma- “We have a freshman in baseman Tyler Doanes (.316 ing appearances. 12, respectively. we’ve done that. We’ve played noah, a right-handed pitcher center fi eld,” Mazey said. “You batting average, 20 stolen “He’s been super valuable play will in the Big 12 Championship who was the 11th overall pick can’t replace (former WVU bases) and sophomore in- to us in the past,” Mazey said. begin on March 13 as WVU game two out of the last three — tied for the highest draft se- outfi elder) Brandon White — fi elder Tevin Tucker (39 walks, “He’s hit over .300 in the past travels to Lubbock, Texas, lection in WVU history. you can in the lineup, it’s hard 19 stolen bases). and has double-digit deci- taking on the Texas Tech Red years, [NCAA] Regionals two “We had all the superstars to do it in center fi eld. Vic- “I think, offensively, our sions as a closer — six wins Raiders in a three-game series. out of the last three years. last year,” Mazey said last tor Scott’s going to be a really identity is we can run at the and six saves two years ago. WVU’s fi rst conference play “We’re developing kids, week. “Th e guys that were role good player for us.” top and the bottom of the He’s got that experience. One at home will come on April 3 and they’re signing pro. We’re players are supposed to learn Austin Earl, a junior out- lineup, hit the ball out of the thing he’s not going to do is get when Texas comes to Morgan- building a program and when from the superstars and how fi elder from Everett, Washing- park in the middle of the rattled if you fl ip him the ball town for a three-game series. you do that, you have to sus- they did it and gravitate into ton, is also a member of the lineup,” Mazey said of the in the ninth inning.” Other conference foes to play those roles as they get older. 2019 signing class. A transfer team’s makeup. West Virginia will play its at Monongalia County Ball- tain the level that you reach Th ere are some guys that are from Wenatchee Valley Com- Th e pitching staff will likely fi rst game of the season on park this season include Kan- and you try to progress from going to have to do that. munity College, a two-year be anchored by sophomore Feb. 14, the beginning of a sas State (April 17-19), Okla- there. I think that’s where we “Some guys really step up school in Washington, Earl led right-hander Ryan Bergert three-game series against the homa State (April 24-26) and are right now.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 SPORTS | 9 No. 13 Mountaineers contain high-scoring Iowa State

BY JARED SERRE job, but you have to guard fi ve For WVU, Tshiebwe (16 guys — not just one.” points), Matthews (12), Chase SPORTS EDITOR Th anks to the strong defen- Harler (14), Derek Culver (12) sive eff ort, the Mountaineers and Jermaine Haley (11) each It was West Virginia’s Jer- were able to limit Haliburton ended the night with dou- maine Haley who drew the to a meager three fi eld goal at- ble-digit points. task of guarding Iowa State’s tempts during the entire fi rst Tshiebwe also finished Tyrese Haliburton on Wednes- half. with a double-double, com- day — one of this season’s As a team, the Cyclones ing down with a team-high most prolifi c players in the Big were limited to only 28 points 10 rebounds. Th e freshman 12 Conference. in the fi rst half — the second bigman played a large role Haliburton, who entered the day ranking fourth in the time in three games that they as the Mountaineers out-re- conference with an average of were held under 30. bounded the Cyclones by a 15.7 points per game, ended West Virginia (18-4, 6-3 Big 46-28 margin. the night with only 12, help- 12) was able to capitalize on “We were hitting on all cyl- ing the No. 13 West Virginia Iowa State’s lack of scoring as inders, to be honest with you,” Mountaineers pick up a 76-61 forwards Emmitt Matthews Culver said. “Perimeter guys victory over the Cyclones. Jr. and Oscar Tshiebwe com- were making big shots, the Haley said that the Moun- bined for 22 of WVU’s 41 fi rst- bigs were getting rebounds taineers’ big men played a big half points. Th e Mountaineers and kicking it out to them so role in restricting Haliburton’s headed into the locker room they were able to make those off ense. with a 14-point lead. shots. We were hitting on all “I think he fi nishes alright at Emerging for the second cylinders today.” the basket but, with our size, I half, Iowa State (9-13, 2-7) Th e Mountaineers will see knew he was going to struggle continued to struggle bridg- their next game action on Sat- with that,” Haley said of Hal- ing the gap. Despite sopho- urday when they hit the road iburton. “Just not letting him more guard Rasir Bolton end- to take on the Oklahoma ing the night with 18 points, Sooners. The 2 p.m. tipoff get open looks. When he was PHOTO BY CORBIN MILLS catching, crowding him and the Cyclones were handed from the making it diffi cult to pass. With their worst loss since losing in Norman will be broadcast Forward Oscar Tshiebwe goes through pregame warm-ups prior to taking on Iowa State at the WVU Coliseum on Feb. 5. that matchup, we did a good by 20 to Texas Tech on Jan. 18. on ESPNU. A productive Emmitt Matthews Jr. can be the boost WVU needs

BY MATTHEW DIGBY son, putting up 17 points on “He’s been contributing 7-of-16 shooting while going SPORTS WRITER all year,” senior guard Chase 3-of-6 from three. Harler said. “He just really When the Mountaineers hasn’t been scoring as much After starting the season traveled to Cancun, Mexico, “carrying” the Mountain- Matthews was a major key in as he did in the fi rst half of the eers, as West Virginia head West Virginia winning two season, but he’s still aff ected coach describes games and taking home the the game. We get caught up it, sophomore forward Em- Cancun Challenge champion- in the score sheet where the mitt Matthews Jr. had found ship. In the fi rst game against points are a little bit too much.” himself in a shooting slump Northern Iowa, the Moun- for much of the conference taineers trailed by one in the Despite the lack of scoring schedule. fi nal minute before Matthews in the conference schedule, On Wednesday against tipped in a miss by Taz Sher- Matthews has still been valu- Iowa State, Matthews got out man that would eventually able with what he does every- of that slump, scoring in dou- lead them to victory. In the where else on the court. ble fi gures for the fi rst time championship game against “He’s still rebounding, still in the conference season in Wichita State, Matthews was a 76-61 Mountaineer victory. critical in the win, contribut- defending and still passing the He put in 12 points on 4-of-9 ing 13 points on 5-of-9 shoot- ball,” Harler continued. “When shooting and 2-of-5 from ing and 3-of-5 from three. he scores like that (against three-point range. Conference season hasn’t Iowa State) it defi nitely helps. “I’ve been making shots PHOTO BY CORBIN MILLS gone the same way, however. I thought he was a little more lately in practice,” Matthews West Virginia’s Emmitt Matthews Jr. defends as Iowa State’s Rasir Bolton drives up the court. Coming into Wednesday’s said. “Th at’s really all I can game against Iowa State, Mat- aggressive tonight, which we say.” recruit coming out of high took advantage. eventual national runner-up thews was averaging 3.6 points love to see so hopefully he It was the fi rst time he has school. Hailing from Tacoma, Last season, Matthews burst Texas Tech, a 79-74 upset win per game and 2.9 rebounds continues to do that.” been in double fi gures since Washington, Matthews orig- onto the scene late in the year. for the Mountaineers. per game in conference play, Th e Mountaineers will go the Mountaineers hosted inally committed to the Uni- After some roster changes, This season, he was ex- all while shooting 33% from back on the road this Saturday Nicholls on Dec. 14, 2019. Th e versity of Connecticut. How- he was able to get more play- pected to be a major factor in the fl oor and 18% from three. when they take on the Okla- most points he had since then ever, a coaching change with ing time and made the most the rotation and was living up He has also only been on the was eight against the Texas the Huskies allowed the for- of it, notably going off for 28 to the hype early. Matthews’ fl oor for about 16 minutes per homa Sooners at 2 p.m. and Longhorns on Jan. 20. ward to open his recruitment points in the Big 12 Tourna- season-high came against Pitt game, down from his season will be nationally televised on Matthews was a big name up again, with WVU quickly ment quarterfi nals against the in the second game of the sea- average of around 22. ESPNU. 10 | SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Big 12 men’s : Butler and No. 1 Baylor leading the pack

BY MICHAEL GRIFFITH Mountaineers were able to avenge an early season loss to CORRESPONDENT Big 12 Kansas State over the week- end, knocking off the Wild- No. 1 Baylor: Standings The Bears cats by a 66-57 final score are the only team this sea- on Saturday. The frontcourt son to hold the top spot in for the Mountaineers is one 1. No. 1 Baylor Bears the AP Poll for longer than to watch with freshman Os- (20-1, 9-0 Big 12) two weeks. A tough road car Tshiebwe and Derek Cul- win against Kansas State ver each averaging close to 2. No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks on Monday gave Baylor its a double-double, both with 19th straight win, which (19-3, 8-1) 11 points and nine rebounds is the third longest streak per game. This comes as a ever by a Big 12 team. Bay- 3. No. 13 West Virginia huge help as West Virginia lor thrives in the backcourt Mountaineers has struggled with perimeter with guards Jared Butler and (17-4, 5-3) shooting. Despite the shoot- MaCio Teague combining for more than 29 points per ing woes, the Mountaineers are grabbing rebounds on 4. Texas Tech Red Raiders game, while big man Fred- (14-8, 5-4) die Gillespie is averaging a 40% of their missed shots near double-double with 10 and are in the top 10 in re- points and nine rebounds bounding nationally at 41.2 5. Oklahoma Sooners per game. Baylor plays its rebounds per game. They (14-8, 4-5) next game at home against will travel to Norman, Okla- Oklahoma State on Saturday. homa, to visit the Sooners on 6. TCU Horned Frogs No. 3 Kansas: The Jay- Saturday. (13-8, 4-4) Texas Tech: hawks are led by two Top After los- PHOTO VIA BAYLOR LARIAT 25 Wooden Award finalists ing players like Tariq Ow- 7. Texas Longhorns ens, Matt Mooney and NBA Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) attempts a jumper Saturday against TCU. Butler leads the Bears in scoring, averaging 15.3 points in guard Devon Dotson and per game. (14-8, 4-5) center Udoka Azubuike. Dot- first round draft pick Jar- son is averaging 18 points per rett Culver from last sea- 8. Iowa State Cyclones game while Azubuike leads son’s team, Texas Tech is scoring. The Red Raiders Oklahoma is sixth in the con- team is guard Devion Har- the nation in shooting per- certainly down — but not also convert 76% of their free ference in scoring, averag- mon at 7.6. Head coach Lon (9-12, 2-6) centage, converting around out. The Red Raiders earned throws. Chris Beard’s team ing 71 points per game while Kruger’s team is desperate 76% of his shots. The Jay- their 11th win at home this will travel to Texas for a con- shooting 42% from the floor. for some quality wins if they 9. Kansas State Wildcats hawks shoot nearly 50% from season on Tuesday after de- test against the in-state rival However, over half of those want to make the big dance, (9-13, 2-7) the field as a team. Kansas feating Oklahoma. Led by Longhorns in a crucial game points come from three play- and will have the oppor- will travel to TCU this week- freshman guard Jahmi’us on Saturday. ers: forward Brady Manek (16 tunity with three of its next 10. Oklahoma State end before a road trip to Mor- Ramsey, who is averaging Oklahoma: The Soon- points per game), guard Aus- four games at home, includ- Cowboys gantown to visit West Vir- 15.7 points per game, Texas ers are on the bubble when tin Reaves (14.6) and forward ing West Virginia on Satur- (10-11, 0-8) ginia on Feb. 12. Tech has almost five play- it comes to the conference Kristian Doolittle (14.1). The day and Baylor on Feb. 18 in No. 13 West Virginia: The ers averaging double-digit and the NCAA Tournament. next highest average on the Norman.

Coliseum’s 50-year-old seats to be replaced

PHOTO BY JARED SERRE The 50-year-old seats are slated to be replaced in time for the 2020-21 basketball season.

will be receiving entirely new own the Drilling Appalachian sands of Mountaineer fans a reality.” have the new seats in place for BY CODY NESPOR seats. Th e old seats are out- Corporation. for many, many years. It’s no Th e department specifi ed the start of the 2020-21 bas- ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR dated and replacement past “Many thanks to Ken and secret that the current seats that the seats will be replaced ketball season. for them have not been avail- Jennifer for helping us con- in the Coliseum are 50 years on a one-by-one basis, mean- Michael Fragale of the Ath- As beloved as the WVU able for several years, accord- tinue to make improvements old and not very comfortable. ing the capacity of the Coli- letics Department told the DA Coliseum is, it is no secret that ing to the athletic department. to our athletics facilities,” Th is gift will change that along seum will not change with the via email that there is not cur- the 50-year-old venue could Th e new seats are possible WVU athletic director Shane with the overall look of the new seats. rently a plan of what will be use a few upgrades. because of a donation by Ken Lyons said via press release. arena. My sincere apprecia- Lyons announced that the done with the old seats, but an Fortunately, the WVU ath- and Jennifer Mason of Alma, “The neat thing about this tion to the Masons for mak- current plan is to remove the announcement will be made letic department announced West Virginia. The Masons gift is that it will benefi t thou- ing this needed improvement seats during the summer and if/when a plan is formalized. Tuesday that the Coliseum THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS | 11

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