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Morgantown Stars to perform at WVU women's basketball game

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By Tori Swihart, Emily Zekonis
| Daily Athenaeum Verified
In fall of 2016, WVU special education major, Emily Columbus of Pittsburgh, PA, was able to bring together her two passions, special education and color guard."I wanted to combine my passion for color guard and inspiring others to spin," said Columbus. "I am going to school to be a special education teacher so I just put all my passions together to create the Morgantown Stars."The Morgantown Stars is a special needs color guard group made up of 14 stars ranging in ages from 13 to 40.
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PRT to be packed for pride

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By Tori Swihart, Emily Zekonis
| Daily Athenaeum Verified
A packed PRT is definitely one of a WVU student’s worst nightmares. However, during Mountaineer Week, being squished against your peers is the ideal PRT situation.Each year during Mountaineer Week, eager students arrive outside the Mountainlair for the famous PRT Cram. This year, the cram takes place 4 - 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, in celebration of WVU’s 150th birthday."The PRT Cram started in 1975 when the PRT came to WVU," said Sonja Wilson, the Mountainlair’s senior programming advisor.
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WVU's Beard Growing competition returns

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By Tori Swihart
| Daily Athenaeum Verified
When you think of our school’s beloved mascot, what comes to mind? If not the rifle or coonskin cap, then most likely the famous Mountaineer beard comes to mind.While the Mountaineer’s beard is impressive, students from around the campus will compete against each other to see who can grow the best beard.The Beard Shaving event will begin at noon on Sept.
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