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Indiana residents face power outage due to strong winds JESS TRUBY
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Indiana experienced a power outage Sunday afternoon and into the night due to high winds. Penelec-FirstEnergy, the company that provides power to the IUP campus, had a tree limb fall across an electric line, and the outage lasted from 3:20 to 5:35 p.m. The campus experienced another outage later in the night at about 8 p.m., due to a problem with a coil at the cogeneration plant. IUP workers repaired the problem, and power was restored around 8:45 p.m. “IUP employees worked quickly to start the cogeneration plant to restore electricity to campus,” said Michele Fryling, execitive director of media relations, in an email Monday. Thanks to generators, Folger Dining Hall and the IUP Libraries were open for regular hours. IUP kept students informed on social media, giving live updates on Twitter along with posting it on the IUP website. The message also provided students with information on what to do in case of an
(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) Indiana Borough had several powerlines down Sunday after strong winds resulted in power outages.
emergency: call University Police. The IUP website has more in-depth explanation on what to do during a power outage:
The state of Pennsylvania experienced power outages Sunday night, and Indiana, along with IUP, was not an exception. Campus, along with different parts of Indiana, experienced power surges and blackouts at various times, depending on the location. This is how The Penn editors coped with the wind and made do without power.
1.editor-in-chief, Seth Woolcock (Grandview Area) After a busier Sunday night shift serving at Tom’s Pizza than usual because of so many residences and students losing power, I returned home to enjoy the end of the NASCAR race I had recorded. With nine laps left in the race, I lost power. And to make things worse, Brad Keselowski won the race.
open window draperies if during daylight hours, be sure to have an emergency flashlight and fresh batteries, do not use candles or
completely cooked food. Also, my house is super drafty, and it got cold fast. I relocated pretty quickly.
3. NEWS editor, Jess Truby (S.Seventh street) During the afternoon, my lights flickered a bit, and around 11p.m. it went out for about five minutes. I was so nervous everytime I could hear the wind outside that I was going to be another one of the unlucky ones that was left without power.
4. culture editor, Steven Langdon Jr. (Campus)
open flames and listen at elevator doors for people trapped and call University Police if you hear voices and do not go near power lines
fun. Walking across town in the dark with no streetlights was interesting, though. That head lamp sitting in my junk drawer came in handy.
homework. The second time we just sat in darkness until it came back on.
6. Graphic Designer, Teddy Jeannette (Pratt Studios)
I went to a friend’s house to finish a project I procrastinated on.
I fell asleep in the darkness.
7. Photo Editor, James Neuhausel (philadelphia Street) I used the lack of light to my advantage to scare the heck out of my roommates.
The first time it went out, I knew something was up when the air conditioner was going on and off. Then many of us had it back for all of a couple hours. It decides to go out again right before the Oscars. Really, IUP?
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2. managing editor, Katie Mest (School Street)
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I was in the middle of cooking dinner, so it was really unfortunate when I couldn’t eat
I didn’t even get back to campus until late Sunday evening, so I missed most of the
The first time it went out for a couple hours, and I went to a friends house to do
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that are down. The residence hall staff was actively monitoring the buildings to make sure no student was in distress or needed help. “When power goes out, the security systems at the residence halls are still operational because they are powered by generators,” Fryling said. On-campus students are not the only ones that endured a power outage. Indiana Borough also faced issues due to the strong winds. Penelec posted on its Facebook page that approximately 114,900 customers in northern and central Pennsylvania lost power in the powerful wind storm, and 11,700 remain without service but all are expected to have power by midnight Wednesday. “There were two road closures today because utility poles went down, on North 11th street and Virginia Ave,” said Dave Fairman, Indiana Borough Public Works director. “Both will remain closed while Public Works safely clears the streets.” The Indiana Borough Public Works department is in charge of maintaining and clearing the streets.
I got back to campus at 8:35 on Sunday night. The elevators were out, and my hallway had a large group of freshmen playing Uno. For more information on my night, read Seth’s entry.
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10. Digital Media editor, Katie Williams (School Street)
11. Digital Media Editor, Lily Whorl (S.seventh street) I was sleeping because I ate gluten and was dying.
12. Production Manager, Jake Slebodnick (Campus) During the time of darkness that didn’t involve my soul, I, along with a few of my friends, were waiting patiently to watch the Oscars. We communicated with various Wallwork residents using Morse Code with our iPhone flashlights. Following that, we played “Where’s The Tangerine?” in the dark. Thankfully, no one was injured, and our friend Hunter Mitchell won the game. ‘Twas a great time.
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Out of the approximately 300 organizations at IUP, some go the extra mile to try to make a difference in the community. Some organizations on campus set goals to raise awareness for certain causes and help others. The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) is one such club. NSMH is a nationwide organization that centers around diversity and multiculturalism, as well as helping its members further themselves in their career goals. NSMH president Isatu Weaver (junior, hospitality management) said while it is not hard to get new members, the tedious paperwork and event planning makes some members hold back and stay away from the fun. “But I believe for those members, seeing is believing, and the more they see what amazing experiences we can provide and do for our peers from what little we have,” Weaver said. Aside from planning the events, members can volunteer by setting up or tearing down events. The only skill required to be in NSMH is a “willingness to give back to the community,” Weaver said.
To get involved, students do not have to be majoring in hospitality. For more information, students can reach Weaver at pkgw@iup.edu or through Crimson Connect.
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NSMH’s next event, a WingOff, will be held 5-8 p.m. March 4 in Elkin. The free event will also include a “Madden” Tournament. For those who want to participate and make wings, the cost is $5. Another organization on campus with the goal of helping others is Best Buddies, a group of
students who create friendships with those suffering from learning and development disabilities. Best Buddies is an international club. “Our chapter specifically works with adults in the community that have disabilities,” said Samantha Gisewhite (junior), president of IUP’s chapter. “We work to create genuine friendships between them and college students on campus.” The organization holds at least two events every month, including a Friendship Walk in Pittsburgh. Money raised at the event goes towards the international organization. While NSMH finds it easy to gain new members, Best Buddies has difficulty. It starts out with a ton on interest, but falters as the semester goes on. Gisewhite said there are many in the community who still need a buddy. “We don’t have enough members to match them,” Gisewhite said. “This stinks because the members of our community deserve a buddy to build a friendship.” There is still time to get involved, however. Any student who wants to make a buddy or get an event and meeting schedule can email the club at bestbuddiesiup89@gmail.com. Students can be an associate or peer member.
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Downtown braves cold with Winter Warm Up event
(Richard Loftus/ The Penn) The Winter Warm Up event featured family friendly activities in IRMC Park and sampling of the best winter foods at Indiana downtown restaurants.
(Danielle DiAmico/ The Penn) Downtown Indiana held the S&T Bank Winter Warm Up on Saturday.
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(Danielle DiAmico/ The Penn) There was a restaurant tour of downtown Indiana’s best winter foods, like Pita Pit.
Activities and tables were moved inside the 7th Street Marketry building due to rain.
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Google admits Nest Guard has a microphone LEVI SUMAGAYSAY The Mercury News (TNS)
Google has admitted that Nest Guard, the keypad and motion sensor device that’s part of the Nest Secure system, has a built-in microphone whose existence the company failed to disclose in any of the product’s literature. The mic was outed because Google announced earlier this month that its home security system could also double as a Google Assistant smart speaker, with the company suggesting users could ask it if they need an umbrella on their way out. Tuesday, a Google spokesperson told Business Insider that the company made a mistake in not previously disclosing that Nest Guard has a microphone, and that the mic is only turned on when users specifically enable that option. “The on-device microphone was never intended to be a secret and should have been listed in the tech specs,” the spokesperson said. “That was an error on our part.” Google’s admission comes as it and other tech companies struggle with myriad privacy-re-
(TNS) The Nest Secure home security system has a built-in microphone whose existence the company failed to disclose.
lated controversies and calls to be more transparent. Privacy and data-security concerns have sparked talk of regulation and California passed the Consumer Privacy Act last year. The news also comes amid the rise of smart speakers such as Google Assistant, Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod, the voice-activated devices that carry out tasks such as playing music, reciting the news and setting alarms. Strategy Analyt-
ics reported this week that the devices were the hottest consumer electronics items in 2018, with more than 86 million units sold worldwide. Memorable privacy lapses involving smart speakers include an Amazon Echo sending a recording of a couple’s conversation to someone on their contact list last year, and when some of Google’s Home Mini speakers were found to be recording everything.
(TNS) The Supreme Court overturned a decision on equal pay because of 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt’s death before the ruling.
Supreme Court overturns equal-pay decision DAVID G. SAVAGE Los Angeles Times (TNS)
The Supreme Court Monday overturned a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision on equal pay because Judge Stephen Reinhardt of Los Angeles died 11 days before the ruling was announced. “Federal judges are appointed for life, not for eternity,” the Supreme Court said in a brief, unsigned opinion. During his long career, Reinhardt was a liberal leader of the 9th Circuit and voiced a certain pride in being reversed often by the more conservative Supreme Court. On April 9, the 9th Circuit, based in San Francisco, issued an opinion in a Fresno, Calif., school case that was written by Reinhardt for the 6-5 majority. The opinion upheld an Equal Pay Act claim brought by Aileen Rizo, who alleged that she was paid less than male colleagues because her starting salary was based unfairly on her pay in a previous job. Reinhardt said the 1963 law was intended to eliminate pay discrimination against women. It would be “inconceivable,” he wrote, that the law would permit “disparities that Congress declared are not only related to sex but caused by sex.” But Reinhardt died March 29 when the case was still pending. In a footnote issued with the ruling, the 9th Circuit said, “Prior
to his death, Judge Reinhardt fully participated in this case and authored this opinion. The majority opinion and all concurrences were final, and voting was completed by the en banc prior to his death.” But lawyers for Jim Yovino, Fresno school superintendent, appealed. They questioned whether the 9th Circuit was right to bar employers from considering a job applicant’s previous earnings when setting their salary. On Monday, the justices set aside the 9th Circuit’s ruling based on Reinhardt’s role. In Yovino v. Rizo, the court said the 9th Circuit had not explained how the April 9 decision could be a “majority opinion” since it “was not endorsed by a majority of the living judges at the time of issuance.” The ruling Monday leaves unresolved the question of whether the Equal Pay Act forbids employers from paying new employees based on their previous salaries. Rizo’s case will return to the 9th Circuit, which could convene a new en banc court to decide the issue, with another appellate judge taking Reinhardt’s place. The justices had a similar recent experience. In mid-February 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia died. He had cast votes in a series of cases in which opinions were pending when he died. In several cases, the Supreme Court announced that it was split 4-4 and could not issue a ruling.
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‘Black Panther’ opens door for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Sunday night was a monumental day for fans of superhero movies. “Black Panther” was already making its name known by being the first superhero film to be nominated for Best Picture by the Academy. Just for a little background on the character and the movie, “Black Panther” first appeared in the “Fantastic Four #52” comic in 1966. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and was the first black superhero in a major American comic. The movie was revolutionary in that it was the first superhero movie to star a black lead superhero since “Blade Trinity” in 2004. It was also the first time the character starred in a movie on the big screen. So, in reality, it was groundbreaking and deserving of the nomination. Back to the Oscars, “Black Panther” was nominated for seven different awards. Out of the seven nominations, the movie took home three. The first award in Marvel history was for
(TNS) “Black Panther” made waves at the Oscar Awards Sunday.
Best Costume Design in Motion Picture. The award was not only enormous for the movie but also for the history of the award. Ruth Carter, who received the Oscar, became the first African-American woman to win Best Costume Design. More history was made later in the show after the movie won
Best Production Design in Motion Picture. The winner, Hannah Beachler, became the first black person to even be nominated for the award. Finally, the last Oscar was for Best Original Score. It was Ludwig Goransson’s first Oscar win. With all that being said, how does the movie change the Oscars? The movie makes superhero
movies a competitor in the Best Picture category and all categories. Marvel, prior to this year, had been nominated a couple times. Most of the nominations were in the visual effects categories. Many of the movies that have come from Marvel Studios have been in the top earning movies of that year. In 2018, Marvel had the top two in the top earning movies. “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Black Panther” were first and second respectfully. Maybe the biggest shock after the nominations were announced was that “Avengers: Infinity War” was not mentioned. If you are a fan of these movies, don’t fret because this may become the year. The second installment of the infinity saga will be in theaters this spring with “Avengers: Endgame.” Many sources are already calling that this will be the most watched movie of the year. For Marvel Studios, this is what the last 11 years has led up
to and could be its last chance for several years at best picture. The thing when it comes to the Academy is that the best movie does not usually win Best Picture. A good example is last night when “Bohemian Rhapsody” won every award it got nominated for except Best Picture. The thing some people have noticed is that it is a sympathy award in some cases, which is why I believe “Avengers: Endgame” will win. It will be an award for all the work over the past 11 years. The Best Picture probably won’t be the only award as well. Now the movie will never compare to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but it can win more than three. Fans will be able to see the Russo brothers’ newest movie April 26, and time will tell if it changes superhero movies forever.
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Controversy surrounds Oscars after Best Picture bonanza JEREMY STOUT
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This article contains opinion. “Green Book,” really? That’s what you went with, guys? “Driving Miss Daisy” for the 21st century. I guess I shouldn’t have wished on that monkey paw for anything but “Bohemian Rhapsody” to win. But still, the movie directed and co-written by the little weasel that likes to just show off parts of himself to people without consent (Peter Farrelly), the movie that’s been condemned by the family of Don Shirley, that’s the movie you went with. Like, “Vice” is also cold boogers on a paper plate, but at least it’s not morally repugnant. I knew this year’s ceremony was going to be a dumpster fire, but man you divided some of the biggest awards amongst the two worst, and all together troubling, movies. “Bohemian Rhapsody” got its moment in the sun with Rami Malek’s completely undeserved win for Best Actor. That’s so bad that his Oscar clip was him lip-syncing poorly to Freddie Mercury. That’s the Oscar equivalent of the Grammy’s giving a lifetime achievement award to Milli Vanilli. To top that win off, Malek, the coward, couldn’t even be bothered to bury Bryan Singer, the pedophile that’s still the credited director. You don’t get to erase him from your awards narrative. At least he fell off the stage. I take small comfort in that minor amount of comeuppance. That movie even won both sound categories. “A Quiet Place,” which didn’t even get nominated for sound mixing, was right there. That’s a movie that only works based on how well the sound is implemented, while “Rhapsody” is filled with the same generic thrum that a hundred rock biopics have. All that on the night that Spike
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The great technological debate: Apple or Android ANNA MECHLING Contributing Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
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(TNS) Some fans are outraged after “Green Book” (top) won the Oscar for Best Picture over “Bohemian Rhapsody” (bottom).
Lee finally got an in-competition Oscar. Even if it should’ve been as director and not adapted screenplay, I’ll take it. There was good, but it was few and far between. The aforementioned Lee victory was heartfelt, charming and fiery in way that only Lee could manage. Olivia Coleman’s win for best actress was so wonderful, and she won the night with her last words being “…Lady Gaga?”
Hannah Beachler’s speech for her production design win was what the Oscar’s should be about, honoring those who work in film but are hardly ever recognized and giving them the chance to have a national stage. Still, this was one of the worst Oscars I’ve ever had the chance to witness, and now we’re stuck with a Best Picture winner that might as well be renamed “Crash 2.”
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In a growing, technology-based society, it is no surprise that there is a competitive market for gadgets, especially cell phones. There are two main types of operating systems in mobile technology: Android and iOS. Google’s Android operating system is the top operating system worldwide. It is used by numerous phone manufacturers, including Samsung. Apple’s iOS is an Apple-only operating system. People choose certain brands for a variety of different reasons. Android’s interface and basic features are more customizable, which gives people more freedom and the opportunity to openly change and control their devices. While Apple’s iOS has a very controlled interface system. So what do IUP students think of the Apple vs. Android debate? Evan Tripp (junior, criminology) said Android was the way to go. “With Androids, it’s easier to find everything, like organization and setup,” Tripp said. “The service is better and so is spell check. There are silly things that divide people into whether they like
Android or Apple.” Android allows customers to customize their complex hardware. A few cell phone companies under Android’s operating system offers replaceable leather back plates. Many Android users seem to love the flexibility, variety and the customization ability they have. Apple products have had similar looks and feels to iOS over the years, and a lot of people like that. It makes it easy to use since there is little change within the overall system. “I prefer Apple because of how it looks,” Elisabeth Schmidt (senior, communications) said. “It’s easy to use, and I’ve always preferred Apple. I think there is a controversial divide because you want to think yours is the best.” Amber Estok (senior, marketing) agreed with other Apple lovers. “I like Apple because I’m kind of a loyal Apple product person,” she said. “I know how to use Apple products, and I truly don’t know how to use Android products. I’ve been using Apple since I had a phone, and it’s easy to use. “I think there is a controversial divide between Android and Apple users because it’s a status symbol. Most people have Apple. Not a lot have Android. It is normalized to have Apple.”
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(Facebook) The people that stood out on the red carpet Sunday included, from left to right (top), Amy Adams, Glenn Closs, Regina King and Maya Rudolph, and, from left to right (bottom) Lady Gaga, Spike Lee, Jason Momoa and Jennifer Lopez.
Red carpet provides mix of everything at Oscars MEGAN DONNY Staff Writer M.Donny@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
This article contains opinion. Every year, the Oscars brings many interesting and unique fashion pieces to the television screen. The biggest stars in movies walked the red carpet Sunday at the 91st Academy Awards in some very stunning (and some very unattractive) attire. Actors and actresses were nominated for their performances in the year’s most popular movies, including “A Star Is Born,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Black Panther,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Vice.” Some actresses, like Amy Adams (“Vice”), Glenn Close (“The Wife) and Regina King (“If Beale Street Could Talk”) rocked the red carpet in amazing pieces of clothing. Close stepped out in a floorlength golden dress with a cape. Her dress, made by Wes Gordon at Carolina Herrera, is one many won’t forget. It was made with 4 million gold beads and weighed 42 pounds. Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy also wore dresses with capes attached. King wore a stunning white, strapless dress with a large leg slit and long train. It draped beautifully and looked perfect on her body. Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”) walked the red carpet in a classy,
plain black dress. It was unexpected because of her usual wild attire choices. The most popular color on the red carpet was pink. Amanda Stenberg (“The Hate You Give”), Angela Bassett (presenter), Jason Momoa (“Aquaman”), Jennifer Hudson (“RBG”) and Kacey Musgraves (presenter) all wore different shades of the hue. Stenberg’s dress was one of the best of the night. Her dress had sweetheart neckline, tight-fitting bodice and an A-line fringe skirt. The light shade of pink she wore complemented her skin tone and hair color. Musgraves’ dress was bubblegum pink, made almost entirely of tulle. While the color suited her well, the dress was a monstrosity. The tulle shoulders and sleeves were obnoxious and unnecessary. The full, three-tiered tulle skirt was hard to miss and eye-drawing in a negative way. The rhinestone bow belt on the dress did not help its appeal. Momoa strutted down the red carpet in a pale pink, velvet suit designed by Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away Feb. 19. He accessorized with a matching pink scrunchie. It was one of the most original suits at the Academy Awards, though, the color didn’t quite work with Momoa’s complexion. Rudolph, who opened the Oscars and presented the Outstanding Supporting Actress category, also wore a bright pink, floral print dress with a cape. The color looked good on her, but the dress did not
flatter her figure in the slightest. The men at the Oscars wore some very classy suits and tuxedos. Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born”), Jordan Peele (“BlacKkKlansman”) and Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) all wore classic black tuxedos with matching black bow ties. Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”),
who is well-known for colorful and unique clothing, wore a monochromatic purple ensemble suit that included a matching purple newsboy cap. Jennifer Lopez (presenter) wore a dress that resembled a disco ball. The dress was mock-necked with long-sleeves. It fit her form
perfectly and caught the stage lights beautifully. Emilia Clark, who introduced Jennifer Hudson before she performed, was dressed in a stunning purple, shimmery dress. The pale purple color matched well with her skin tone and made her eyes appear brighter.
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(Facebook) Pennsylvania lawmakers propsed a tax on violent video games last week. If this bill passes, games such as “Grand Theft Auto” (GTA) would include a secondary tax.
Pennsylvania one step closer to taxing violent video games JAKE SLEBODNICK
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This article contains opinion. Before we get to the actual headlines, I would just like to say TAXATION (in most cases) IS THEFT. It’s even more ridiculous to think that our own commonwealth would consider the idea of taxing items such as violent video games. On Monday, an anonymous Pennsylvania lawmaker proposed a tax on violent video games, in which the profit from said tax would fund school security. The proposal was then seconded by Chris Quinn, a Republican representative from Delaware County. Quinn said the tax could generate at least $3.5 million yearly and could pay for equipment such as bulletproof glass, metal detectors and additional security cameras. Although many are for improvements in security in the school system, the way the money would be acquired is completely asinine. Here’s why. The idea that “violent” video games could be taxed is flawed in so many ways and has various avenues that need to be covered before the idea should have even been put on paper.
The ESRB rating system places games based on how much negative content there is in a game. A game such as “Grand Theft Auto V” has an “M” rating due to nudity, violence, etc. A game such as “WWE 2K19” contains mild violence with no blood or graphic imagery. Let’s even hop one space forward with the question if “Super Mario” games would be taxed. In the game, you need to hop on different enemies, killing and eliminating them from the level. However, if you replay the level without considering the result, the once-defeated enemies are right back in the mix. But does this count as violence in the suits’ eyes? How would games like these get taxed? A flat tax rate would lead to boycotts by consumers since the rate could go for a game with as much negative exposure such as “GTA,” a game with very little violence like “WWE” or even “Madden.” But a varying tax rate would be difficult to drum up since thousands of games have different levels of violence. Secondly, how would a tax rate be implemented to the general public? Would consumers be audited for how many violent video games a household has? If so, wouldn’t
that be a restriction of their rights to freely consume luxuries such as digital games? Or would credit reports get sent out after purchases to determine what games people bought? If so, a confidentiality breach would take effect. And let’s not forget that studies have shown no real connection between violent video games and aggressive behavior. Flash back to 2011 to the Brown vs. Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association, in which the U.S. Supreme Court went on record to say, and I paraphrase, that video games are under full protection of the U.S. Constitution and any efforts to tax the public for violence in video games will be struck down. If a proposal for a “sin tax” on violent video games progresses forward, there are major issues that need corrected before any action is taken. Even if they are, however, the ethical standards surrounding the tax will deny the proposal from reaching a vote. Consumers would protest the tax by not purchasing video games that have a hint of violence, leading to failing gaming companies, which would lead to unemployment for thousands upon ten thousands of people.
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Cable slowly becoming a distant memory for students JEREMY STOUT
Staff Writer J.W.Stout2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
This article contains opinion With all the streaming options available – Hulu and Netlfix just to name two – it’s starting to seem like there might not be much place for cable in the everyday lives of college students. The question of whether cable and TV subscriptions as we know them are slowly becoming obsolete hangs precariously over the heads of old major media conglomerates. Many seem to either be phasing cable out of their lives or have already cut the cord completely. “You get everything online now,” McKenna Miller (junior, history and religious studies) said. While many programs offer online streaming of the previous weeks’ shows for those who might have missed them, some only offer them for a limited time.
“I only use [cable] for two shows; everything else I watch on Amazon or Netflix,” Jessica Steyer (graduate, social studies education) said. Others said that they use cable only if their parents are subscribers, but they still use it only on their phones, computers or tablets. “I just take the password from my dad,” Emily Eckert (sophomore, social studies education and political science) said. One student who stills sees the value in cable is Caitlin Kaligan (junior, social studies education). “I enjoy a lot of TV programming,” Kaligan said. ”I turn the TV on for noise.” Cable could very well be drifting into the sunset, but is what we’re replacing it with any better? The media conglomerates are divvying it up and trying to sell you piece meal subscription services that only has access to their content. That seems just as messy, if not more so than cable.
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Power goes out, Steve Soloman’s show goes on
(Facebook) Artists like Thou (left) and HEALTH (right) provide underground listeners a variety of metal music.
The Scourge Pit: Albums you should know CHANDLER BOUTON Contributing Writer C.Bouton@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
This article contains opinion. Beautifully ghastly music from the hallowed realms of the underground.
1. Thou – “Inconsolable” (2018) While this EP was only one of several Thou releases of last year and is certainly not my favorite – that honor goes to the sludge goliath “Magus” – this album is the first featured on this column as it features the song that is its namesake, “Into the Scourge Pit.” Thou have never been strangers to melody, but this release tears down all the doomy harshness and brutality that Thou is known for and opts for mainly acoustic musical backing. The result is still just as bleak and misanthropic as any other Thou recording, but the heaviness comes through the emotive guitar melodies and grim vocals. I would not suggest this as an introduction to Thou unless you’re looking for 30 minutes of dismal folk from this prolific gang of vandals.
2. Yerûšelem – “The Sublime” (2019)
(Richard Loftus/ The Penn) Comedian Steve Soloman performed Sunday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC). Around 7:35 p.m. the power at the KCAC went out. Soloman continued the show without a backup sound system until it came into use at 8:05 p.m. The power came back on during the show’s intermission at 8:40 p.m.
From the mind of industrial black metal heavyweight Blut Aus Nord comes Yeruselem, and from Yeruselem emerges “The Sublime.” This is a disgusting display of industrial metal with hypnotic programmed drum beats charging forth behind searing and dissonant guitars. The track
“Joyless” is a perfect example of this and is my favorite on the album. This album is visceral and creates an air of auditory grime that you’ll revel in once it’s over. It’s not overtly heavy or abrasive, rather this album seeks to make the listener descend into a pit of desolation through sheer atmosphere and repetition.
3. Lingua Ignota – “All B*tches Die” (2017) Kristin Hayter, under the moniker Lingua Ignota, expels the bile that trauma inflicts on the mind with “All B*tches Die.” This is a colossal industrial repudiation of misogyny, rape culture and toxic male power dynamics. Hayter’s spiteful, righteous vocals and dreary, yet haunting, piano chords are the primary composition of this album. This is not to say that “All B*tches Die” is an easy listen. It’s emotionally heavy and there are crushing industrial sections. She is currently on tour with doom act Amenra in Europe and recently contributed incredible vocals to The Body’s “I Have Fought Against It, But I Can’t Any Longer.” Hayter asks, “Who among you will be able to stand?” Lingua Ignota is the reaper, and you shall fear the reaper.
4. Axebreaker – “Brutality in Stone” (2019) I wouldn’t say power electronics is known for its social justice stances. The genre was birthed in the primordial pools of the industrial scene and is notorious for its inaccessibility and depraved subject matter – as well as its sketchy politics.
Axebreaker slashes this up, taking a staunch antifascist stance, lamenting the decay of a scum-filled world whose masters are blinded by power and greed. Axebreaker performed at the recent Black Flags Over Brooklyn festival that featured extreme bands from the depths of filth and corrosion that are telling Nazis in the scene where they can stuff it – echoing what the Dead Kennedys felt it necessary to do in 1981 – as well as condemning capitalism, misogyny, transphobia, racism and all other vile hatreds and bigoted views.
5. HEALTH – “VOL. 4 :: SLAVES OF FEAR” (2019) Coming off their 2015 album “Death Magic,” ethereal Los Angeles noise act HEALTH return with “SLAVES OF FEAR.” This project does everything that their previous one did but adds a layer of industrial scorn. There is disdain in the instrumentals on this album, especially on the wonderfully visceral “GOD BOTHERER.” The beats and melodies are infectious, and Jake Duzsik’s monotone vocals are as evocative as ever. HEALTH are as beautiful and lovely as they are full of dirt and aggression. Support the artists! They can be found at: Thou: https://thou.bandcamp. com/ Yeruselem: https://yeruselem. bandcamp.com/ Lingua Ignota: https://linguaignota.bandcamp.com/ Axebreaker: https://axebreakerpowerelectronics.bandcamp. com/album/brutality-in-stone HEALTH: https://thehyv.shop/ collections/health
Sports
Sports Editor: Elliot Hicks – E.Hicks@iup.edu Lead Sports Writer: Brad O’Hara - B.L.Ohara@iup.edu
Crimson Hawks Roundup
ELLIOT HICKS
Sports Editor e.hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39
While the seasons got started for some teams this weekend, others came to an end at their conference championship events. Lacrosse: The IUP women’s lacrosse team started its season with a split, taking the victory Saturday against Findlay in its first game of the season 17-5 before dropping Sunday’s game to Grand Valley State 14-10. Ally Burrows (senior, biology) broke the IUP career record for goals scored in the win, picking up six of the Crimson Hawks’ 17 goals. Katie Martyn (senior, criminology) had five goals in the victory as well. The victory was a dream start for first-year head coach Brenna Gallagher, who graduated from IUP in 2016 and came back to Indiana following two seasons as head coach at Misericordia. The Crimson Hawks scored six of the first seven goals Sunday and held an 8-3 lead at the half before the No. 17 Lakers completed the comeback in the second half, holding IUP without a shot for roughly the final 18 minutes. Kathryn Zeiler (sophomore, undeclared) led the Crimson Hawks with three goals, while Chloe Borland (freshman, business) added a pair. IUP returns to the field in two weeks’ time, heading south to Wingate, N.C., and Gaffney, S.C., for a pair of games March 10 and 12.
Softball: The IUP softball team split a doubleheader Sunday, defeating West Virginia Wesleyan 13-1 before a 3-2 loss to Glenville State. Brooklyn Kotula (sophomore, computer science) pitched a complete-game two-hitter, striking out six batters in the victory.
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(IUP Athletics) (From left to right) Ally Burrows, Brooklyn Kotula, Claire Mikesell, Julia Newman and Nickeela Austin were the stars for IUP this week.
WV Wesleyan scored the game’s first run in the third inning before the Crimson Hawks exploded for eight runs in the fifth, adding another five in the seventh. Kotula helped her own cause with a two-run double in the fifth directly after a two-run double from Lauren Goetz (senior, art). Renee Wall (sophomore, criminology) added insurance with a three-run home run in the seventh. The game was the first win for head coach Shawna Bellaud, a longtime IUP assistant in her first season as head coach. The Crimson Hawks left four on base in their loss to Glenville State. The Pioneers scored their trio of runs in the opening two innings. Goetz’s two-run home run in the third put IUP back into the game, but those were the game’s final runs. Next up for the Crimson Hawks is a trip to Clermont, Fla., where they will participate in the Spring Games. Fourteen games are scheduled in a nine-day span over spring break.
Swimming: Following a successful opening
day at the PSAC Championships, the IUP swim team built on that momentum to end up with top-five finishes in the final standings. The women’s team finished second, behind the dynasty that is West Chester. The Golden Rams’ women’s team has taken 13 consecutive PSAC titles. The men would finish fourth, behind Gannon, Bloomsburg and West Chester, whose men’s team has won 14 consecutive titles. The tournament was ultimately a successful one for the Crimson Hawks, as several school records were broken. Thursday, the women’s 400 medley relay team of Regan Chalk (senior, psychology), Rachel Johnson (freshman, hospitality management), Paige Mikesell (freshman, kinesiology) and Nicole Smith (redshirt junior, food and nutrition) broke the school record and claimed the victory in the process. Mikesell and Owen Martin (freshman, safety sciences) broke freshman records in the 100 butterfly and 400 IM respectively. Friday saw Claire Mikesell (junior, kinesiology) break the school record in the 100 breaststroke,
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while Martin, Rachel Johnson and Taylor Auger set freshman records in their events. Johnson and Dylan Keer (redshirt freshman, philosophy) would also break freshman records Saturday. Along with the women’s relay team, Smith, Paige McCullough and the Mikesell sisters set times that made the NCAA B cut, meaning that qualification to the NCAA Championships, starting March 13, is not guaranteed but their times are eligible for consideration.
Tennis: The IUP tennis team once again faltered after a good start to a match, falling to Case Western Reserve 7-2. The match was played under Division III rules. The pair of victories for the Crimson Hawks came in doubles matches, with the duos of Laura Dunarova (freshman, accounting) and Maria Magraner (sophomore) and Julia Newman (sophomore, management) and Mariana Valenzuela (junior, biology) taking wins facing DIII’s No. 16 team. Four matches in Hilton Head, S.C., over spring break lie ahead for IUP.
Track & Field: The PSAC indoor championships may have been reduced to just a day this season, but that didn’t limit the success of the IUP track and field team, as multiple athletes took victories on the day. Pole vaulter DJ Horton (senior, kinesiology) broke a pair of his own records once again with a 5.15-meter vault, setting the PSAC Championships record. It’s Horton’s third title in four years in the championships. Nickeela Austin (junior, psychology) took the victory in the women’s long jump, with a personal career best of 5.77 meters. Derek Noll (senior, criminology) and Christian Jones (junior, hospitality management) would take victories in the 800-meter run and high jump respectively, while the men’s 4x800-meter relay team of Noll, Justin Jones (junior, political science), Dylan Ruefle (senior, criminology) and Michael Clark (freshman, biology) also claimed the conference title. The men’s team finished seventh overall, while the women placed 13th. The NCAA Division II Indoor Championships begin March 8.
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(IUP Athletics) Lexi Griggs (junior, natural science) was named the PSAC West Athlete of the Week for women’s basketball.
Following Thursday win, women’s basketball still can’t solve Cal BRAD O’HARA
Lead Sports Writer B.L.Ohara@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
The IUP women’s basketball team dropped its second game of the season as it split its two games this weekend. The Crimson Hawks picked up a 79-62 home win against Clarion on Thursday and lost to California on the road 73-65 Saturday. IUP was riding a six-game winning streak and was looking to make it seven when it was scheduled to play Clarion Wednesday night. However, the weather had different plans as a snowstorm pushed the match off an extra day. But the Crimson Hawks still got the result they were expecting.
IUP started the game hot, scoring quickly and getting out to an early 8-2 lead. The Golden Eagles kicked it into gear and stifled the Crimson Hawk offense. After scoring eight points in two minutes, IUP only scored seven more points to close off the quarter. Meanwhile, Clarion made six field goals and ended the quarter with a five-point lead. Clarion continued to hold off the IUP offense for the start of the second quarter as the Golden Eagles were able to keep the entirety of their lead for more than half of the quarter. With four minutes left in the quarter, IUP made five of its seven shot attempts, kept Clarion scoreless and forced six turnovers, giving the Crimson Hawks a 36-29
lead at halftime. IUP was able to come out in the second half with the same momentum as it cruised to a 79-62 win and extended its win streak to seven games. Lexi Griggs (junior, natural science) and Carolyn Appleby (senior, safety science) were both major contributors offensively for the Crimson Hawks as they were both able to score 24 points for IUP. Brittany Robinson (senior, education) also helped out on both sides of the ball as she picked up a double-double scoring 10 points and getting 10 rebounds. Going into Saturday, the Crimson Hawks were looking to avenge their first loss of the season when California beat them at the end of
January at home. However, this required them to pick up their eighth consecutive win on the road against the 18th best team in the nation. The entirety of the game was closely played. IUP had a strong start as it made its first four shots of the game and took an 8-3 lead. The Crimson Hawks continued to hold a steady lead as they were up by nine points with just 30 seconds left in the quarter. However, two 3-point shots in the last 30 seconds brought the Vulcans within three points going into the second quarter. Despite a rough end to the quarter, IUP bounced back in the second quarter and quickly reestablished a strong lead. But, once again, the Crimson Hawks were un-
able to hold onto the lead as they lost the lead completely halfway through the second quarter. IUP never regained the lead for the rest of the game as the Vulcans handed the Crimson Hawks their second loss of the season with both losses coming at the hands of California. “There are some x’s and o’s our coaches will address and take care of, but when it came crunch time, we came together, and we pulled each other through all the way up until the end,” Ana Hollen (senior, kinesiology) said. “Obviously it sucks to lose, but we just need to be us, and the rest will take care of itself. A little chip on the shoulder can go a long way.” IUP’s next game comes Wednesday at Edinboro.
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2018-19 SEASON STATS All stats current as of 2/25
total points MEN 1. Jacobo Diaz 2. Malik Miller 3. Dante Lombardi 4. Willem Brandwijk 5. Armoni Foster
494 433 429 224 207
WOMEN 1. Carolyn Appleby 2. Brittany Robinson 3. Lexi Griggs 4. Lauren Wolosik 5. Natalie Myers
425 273 271 232 170
avg. POINTS PER GAME MEN (IUP Athletics) Willem Brandwijk (senior, marketing) totaled 11 rebounds over IUP’s last two games.
Men’s basketball continues five-game winning streak JEFF HART
Staff Writer J.R.Hart2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
This past week was a triumphant one for the IUP Crimson Hawks. They are coming off two straight
wins against PSAC rivals Clarion and Cal U, continuing IUP’s string of dominant play, where it has remained unbeaten for the past three weeks. Thursday, the Crimson Hawks tipped off against the Golden Ea-
gles in a battle of the birds, defeating Clarion 82-61. You would have thought you were in an old-style Western film if you were in the arena, because it was a shootout. The game was a back-and-forth affair between the two squads. In the words of Quavo, “Drip, Drip, Splash.” Both teams were trading 3-point shots all throughout this game. The Golden Eagles stood their own against a No. 2 ranked Crimson Hawks squad, losing by only 19 points. It was a tight game throughout a majority of the first half. A 15-6 run led by a Jacobo Diaz (senior, economics) 3-pointer pushed the lead to double digits and kept the game out of reach for the Golden Eagles. Fans were treated to a stupendous performance from senior guard Dante Lombardi (senior, finance), who had 22 points and only missed one shot all night. Lombardi’s game seemed impeccable as he hit six 3-pointers. Along with Lombardi, Diaz made a major offensive contribution as he put up 20 points to help propel the Hawks to their fourth straight victory. Fast forward to the weekend,
IUP was not done with its reign of dominance quite yet. On Saturday, the Hawks had to battle the Cal U Vulcans on the hardwood for the second time this season, and it seemed to be a repeat of Wednesday night’s game, albeit with a closer final score, as IUP took the victory 65-60. The Vulcans held their own against the Hawks for most of the first half. They came to within four points of bridging the gap; however, that is the closest they would get. It appeared Lombardi and Diaz had a case of déjà vu as they led their squad to victory through their elite offense. Lombardi hit four 3-pointers, and Diaz posted his 14th double-double of the year with 16 points and 14 rebounds. With three more games left in the regular season, it looks as though Lombardi and Diaz are ready to lead this squad into the PSAC playoffs and beyond. With the team nationally recognized as the second best team in Division II, games like these help showcase why this team is so highly praised. The team needs to win one more game to clinch the PSAC West title and will take its first shot at doing so Wednesday in Edinboro.
1. Jacobo Diaz 2. Malik Miller 3. Dante Lombardi 4. Willem Brandwijk 5. Armoni Foster
19.0 16.7 16.5 8.6 8.0
WOMEN 1. Carolyn Appleby 2. Lauren Wolosik 3. Brittany Robinson 4. Lexi Griggs 5. Natalie Myers
17.7 12.2 11.4 11.3 7.1
total rebounds MEN 1. Jacobo Diaz 2. Willem Brandwijk 3. Malik Miller 4. Dante Lombardi 5. Marko Krivacevic
241 175 115 92 72
WOMEN 1. Brittany Robinson 2. Lexi Griggs 3. Natalie Myers 4. Carolyn Appleby 5. Kendall Hunter
152 151 139 79 79
free throw % MEN 1. Jacobo Diaz 2. Dante Lombardi 3. Armoni Foster 4. Malik Miller 5. Anthony White
.843 .808 .763 .692 .667
WOMEN 1. Courtney Alexander 2. Natalie Myers 3. Lexi Griggs 4. Lauren Wolosik 5. Carolyn Appleby
1.000 .824 .815 .805 .795
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Recapping all the big deals from NHL Trade Deadline TYLER COMO
Staff Writer T.D.Como@iup.edu @ThePennIUP
The trade deadline for the NHL came at 3 p.m. Monday, as teams set their rosters for the upcoming playoff push. Up to this point, there have been expected trades through the league, due to contracts ending come summertime or lack of progress with the previously acquired teams. As always, there were some that took us by surprise. It’s clear that some teams are looking to rebuild by getting rid of their extra pieces, acquiring assets who could help push the team and players to a future playoff spot. Others will try again for next year, as they can start to analyze for the next season, considering there is a little more than a month left of this one. Now onto the trades. The Dallas Stars acquired Mats Zuccarello from the New York Rangers for a conditional 2019 second-round pick and a conditional third-round pick. The Stars currently hold the first wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Dallas also gained defensemen Ben Lovejoy from the New Jersey Devils, trading away Connor Carrick and a 2019 third-round pick. Zuccarello had been with the Rangers for eight and a half seasons. He rallied 14 points (4G/10A) in his first 28 games. What seemed to be a promising trade turned into a nightmare. The first game Zuccarello played for the Stars, he wound up injured after blocking a shot from Connor Murphy. Zuccarello exited the game, and the Stars staff predict it will be four weeks at least until he fully recovers. The Rangers continued to deal on deadline day, moving Adam McQuaid to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a fourth and seventh round draft pick as well as sending Kevin Hayes to the Winnipeg Jets for forward Brendan Lemieux, a firstround pick in the 2019 draft and a
(TNS) Mats Zuccarello was traded from the New York Rangers to the Dallas Stars.
conditional pick. Winnipeg sits in a comfortable playoff spot, sitting first in the Central Division. Before the day was done, the Jets made one more trade, swapping Nic Petan for Par Lindholm of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Could these be the moves that set the Jets on the flight path to a Stanley Cup? The Blue Jackets stayed busy at the deadline as well. The Jackets acquired Ryan Dzingel from the selling Ottawa Senators, trading away Anthony Duclair in the process. Duclair had fallen out of favor with Columbus coach John Tortorella, who has had harsh words for the winger in the past. In another deal with Ottawa, the Blue Jackets picked up Matt Duchene and Julius Bergman for Vitali Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson, along with a 2019 firstround pick and a conditional 2020 first-round pick. If Duchene re-signs with the Blue Jackets, the Senators
receive two first round picks. The Senators also moved Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights for Erik Brannstrom, Oscar Lindberg and a 2020 second-round pick. Stone immediately signed an eight-year contract extension with Vegas with an AAV of $9.5 million. The New Jersey Devils were also sellers on deadline day, moving netminder Keith Kinkaid to Columbus for a fifth-round pick in 2022. He is expected to play backup for starting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who was also on the chopping block, but after two stellar games, may have solidified the starting position. The Devils also dealt Marcus Johansson to the Boston Bruins for a 2019 second-round and a 2020 fourth-round pick. Florida was also wheeling and dealing, sending Derick Brassard and a conditional 2020 sixth-round pick to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2020 third-rounder. The Panthers
also sent Tomas Jurco to the Carolina Hurricanes for Cliff Pu, as the ‘Canes look to hold their spot in the postseason. A great deal of teams were also buyers at the deadline, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, who looked to shore up their blueline, especially following injuries to Kris Letang and Brian Dumoulin. The Pens sent Jean-Sebastian Dea, a forward with some upside, to the Florida Panthers for Chris Wideman. Pittsburgh also jettisoned forward Tanner Pearson, acquired from Los Angeles earlier this season. Pearson is the newest Vancouver Canuck, and the Penguins picked up Erik Gudbranson. In the Western Conference, the Nashville Predators also improved their roster on deadline day. The Preds acquired Wayne Simmonds from the Philadelphia Flyers for Ryan Hartman and a conditional 2020 fourth-round pick. Nashville also swapped Kevin Fiala for the
Minnesota Wild’s Mikael Granlund. The Buffalo Sabres are looking to return to the postseason for the first time in seven seasons, and they sent out a first-round pick in this summer’s draft along with Brendan Guhle to the Anaheim Ducks for Brandon Montour, who will look to improve the Sabres’ blueline. The Ducks also sent Michael Del Zotto to the St. Louis Blues for a sixth-round pick. Some other notable trades as the day wrapped up: The Calgary Flames acquired Los Angeles’ Oscar Fantenberg for a 2020 fourthround pick, the San Jose Sharks received Gustav Nyquist from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for two draft picks and the Vancouver Canucks acquire San Jose’s Linus Karlsson for Jonathan Dahlen. Now that the trade deadline has passed, it’s crunch time to see which teams will be fighting for the Stanley Cup once playoffs begin in April.
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AAF Week 3 brings more dominance from Richardson
(Facebook) Former IUP safety Max Redfield had an interception in Week 3 for the Birmingham Iron.
JAKE SLEBODNICK
Production Manager J.C.Slebodnick@iup.edu @slebby24
This article contains opinion. After a Week 2 in which the Alliance of American Football almost failed to make payroll, Week 3 had little points of emphasis, resulting as if it was scripted. We saw one upset, two of the superior teams come out on top and a former NFL running back decimate the mediocre competition. Saturday set the tone as we witnessed the only real upset of the season so far. We saw the Salt Lake Stallions extinguish the flame of the Arizona Hotshots and pick up their first win of the season, 23-15. Star QB John Wolford left the game in the third quarter with an unspecified injury. In his absence, Trevor Knight assumed the passing duties. To start an abysmal performance, Knight missed his first six passes after he entered. The final matchup Saturday saw the Orlando Apollos escape the Memphis Express, 21-17. Former Tennessee Titans QB Zach Mettenberger sat the first half and came out to start the third quarter, when he threw two touchdowns. One touchdown pass in particular stood out from the rest: a 3rd-and-19 bomb late in the third quarter. Memphis couldn’t seal the comeback, however, after the Apollos were able to work the clock in the fourth quarter by running the ball. Had Mettenberger started the game, or even enter the game in the second quarter, Memphis may
have stayed on the tracks to win. Sunday had the predictable outcomes of the week, as both the Birmingham Iron and San Diego Fleet kept their winning ways alive. The Iron took down the Atlanta Legends, 28-12, with Trent Richardson taking the role as the workhorse in the game. The former Browns running back rushed for three touchdowns on the day, making him the AAF leader in scores on the season (6). Another honorable mention was former IUP Crimson Hawk, Max Redfield tallying two tackles and one interception on defense for the Iron. Birmingham moved to 3-0 on the season after the win against Atlanta. Arizona entered its first home game of the season without its starting running back Tarean Folston due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Akrum Wadley and Lawrence Pittman to carry the Legends. The final matchup of the week saw the San Diego Fleet take down the San Antonio Commanders, 3111. With a defense that allows the most points in the league per game, San Diego had no trouble dismantling the Commanders’ defensive unit through the run game. RB Ja’Quan Gardner ran for 122 yards on 12 carries and tallied a touchdown to his credit. Gardner had an 83-yard touchdown early in the game to give momentum towards the Fleet. Week 3 was a pick-me-up week after Week 2 saw a drop. But going forward, the rest of the season needs to be exciting with more upsets to keep fans interested.
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