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Students travel overseas, learn Spanish culture By KIMBERLY IMEL Staff Writer K.N.Imel@iup.edu

With the fall 2017 semester quickly approaching, many students are preparing for the long, or short, trek back to the IUP campus. All of these individuals are ready for the educational opportunities and challenges that the university has to offer. However, for some students, their academic experiences are a little far from the traditional classroom. Every year, more than 250 IUP students travel abroad in order to enhance their understanding

(Submitted photo) Maria Newton (senior, international business and Spanish) posed on top of a rock with the mountains of Valencia behind her.

of different cultures and develop the skills they need for their future professions. Maria Newton (senior, international business and Spanish) and Dylan Rinehart (junior, Spanish education) are among those who have taken their education beyond United States borders. In the last year, both Newton and Rinehart traveled to Valladolid, Spain, where they remained with a host family for five months while completing 18-credit course loads. For Newton, this was her fourth trip abroad, and it was Rinehart’s first with IUP. Newton has back-

packed in Spain, attended IUP’s Alternative Spring Break Program in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, and spent four weeks in Heredia, Costa Rica, all between the summers of 2015-16. Even though Newton and Rinehart partook in similar programs, they each found their own adventures. As a veteran traveler, Newton spent her time at a FC Barcelona soccer game, exploring the city of Valencia and walking part of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James). Continued on Page 7.

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(Katie Jo Campbell/ The Penn) Megan Grant (freshman, sociology), right, and her sister got rid of extra boxes Thursday after moving in.

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(Katie Jo Campbell/ The Penn) Sophomores Hope Tosten (family consumer science education) and Taylor Wilson (social studies education) assisted Jenna Kradel (freshman, early childhood education) with moving Thursday.

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Police Blotter Drug Violations • Joshua Smith, 36, of Indiana, was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia at 5:23 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 300 block of Philadelphia Street, according the Indiana Borough Police Department. • Stephanie Zimmerman, 24, of Greensburg, and Robert Anthony, 29, of Branden, Miss., were charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 1:33 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 00 block of North Seventh Street, according to borough police.

Alcohol Violations • Kyle Crary, 27, of Kennewick, Wash., and Cole Petty, 22, of Gillette, Wyo., were cited for violating the borough code for open containers at 1:18 a.m. Aug. 20 in the 400 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police. • Samuel Stever, 20, Tyler Milsop, 20, and Brandon Dixson, 20, were charged with underage drinking and trespassing at 6:36 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 300 block of South Sixth Street, according to borough police. • Nallely Palomares, 21, of Huntsville, Texas, was taken into custody for public drunkenness at approximately 1:36 a.m. Aug. 6 in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

Hit And Run • A vehicle reportedly struck the driver side mirror of a red Chevrolet Trailblazer sometime between 10:15 and 11:25 p.m. Aug. 18 in the 00 block of North Sixth Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact the broough police at 724-349-2121.

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Eisenhower Elementary playground on 1460 School St., according to borough police. • A male resident reported to borough police that his vehicle had been broken into sometime between 12 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 200 block of Olive Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • A male resident reported to borough police that his vehicle had been broken into sometime between 11 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 a.m. Aug. 8 in the 200 block of North Fifth Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

Criminal Mischief • The tire of a parked vehicle was reportedly slashed sometime between 10 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1:30 a.m. Aug. 4 in a parking lot in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • A washing machine was reportedly damaged by a male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and camouflage shorts at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 7 in the 400 block of Poplar Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • Three males were reportedly rummaging through vehicles at around 4:13 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 200 block of South 14th Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • An unknown actor or actors was reported to have gone through parked vehicles between 9:15 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 300 block of South 13th Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the

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Theft • A male reportedly stole a bicycle from a bicycle rack at around 11:45 a.m. Aug. 11 in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • An unknown actor was reported to have stolen money from a person’s vehicle sometime between 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 5:15 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 1100 block of School Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • A female resident reported to borough police that financial paperwork was taken from her residence sometime between July 20 and Aug. 13 in the 100 block of North 10th Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • A purple and camouflage purse was reportedly taken from inside a parked vehicle sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aug. 22 in the 00 block of South Walnut Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police. • A male resident reported a burglary to borough police in his apartment between sometime Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 in the 500 block of School Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

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More than a quarter of a blueribbon panel of experts that advises President Donald Trump on infrastructure security submitted a joint resignation letter to him Aug. 21 because, they wrote, his actions jeopardize U.S. security and “undermine” America’s “moral infrastructure.” Seven Democratic members of the 27-person National Infrastructure Advisory Council are stepping down, said Cristin Dorgelo, one of the resigning members, in an email to CQ Roll Call. The council, created in 2001, advises the president through the Homeland Security secretary on critical U.S. infrastructure and information systems. Four of the council members who resigned confirmed in emails that they had done so and that the text of their letter to Trump, obtained by CQ Roll Call, is accurate. The council members providing that confirmation were Dorgelo; Christy Goldfuss, a vice president at the Center for American Progress who chaired Obama’s Council on Environmental Quality; DJ Patil, formerly U.S. chief data scientist under Obama; and Daniel Tangherlini, former administrator of the General Services Administration. In the letter, the resigning council members said they normally work in a bipartisan and

collaborative fashion. “Unfortunately,” they added, “our experience to date has not demonstrated that the Administration is adequately attentive to the pressing national security matters within the NIAC’s purview, or responsive to sound advice received from experts and advisors on these matters.” “In taking on this duty,” they wrote, “we each took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Today, that oath compels us to resign. The moral infrastructure of our Nation is the foundation on which our physical infrastructure is built. The Administration’s actions undermine that foundation.” The departures represent the latest example of outside advisers to Trump resigning in protest in the wake of the president’s widely criticized comments on the recent unrest in Charlottesville, Va., in which he appeared to assert moral equivalence between neo-Nazis and people protesting them. Earlier this month, the president disbanded the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative and the Strategic and Policy Forum after CEOs resigned in droves from them. In Monday’s letter to Trump, the resigning members of the infrastructure council cited the president’s remarks about the Charlottesville violence and his attacks on the CEOs who left advisory councils in protest.

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(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) The Hadley Union Building Box Office is officially closed. From now on, tickets for STATIC (Student Activity Committee) events may be purchased at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Box Office or online at www.iuptix.com. For Lively Arts tickets, visit the Fisher Auditorium Box Office or www.iup.edu/livelyarts.

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) The fences that were blocking the parking lot outside the new dining hall came down as final renovations on North Dining Hall wrap-up. The dining hall had its ribbon cutting Friday and grand opening Monday.

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) The HUB Fitness Center updated its equipment for the year. Students and faculty can now enjoy a variety of new features, such as options to listen to Spotify and watch Netflix on elliptical screens, with the new cardio equipment.

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Old books are out, new study space is in By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Managing Editor A.M.Mansfield@ iup.edu

Among many construction projects underway at IUP, the Stapleton Library will undergo a few changes in the coming years. The second floor of the library will get an almost-complete makeover in the next two years as many volumes now available for physical checkout will be retired from the shelves to make room for more study space.

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) IUP Libraries decided to upgrade its study spaces, while also taking away books that haven’t been checked out in almost 20 years.

“My newest challenge is to provide additional study space for students,” said Dean Luis Gonzalez, an IUP senior administrator who has been working in libraries for 31 years and at IUP’s Stapleton Library for seven years. In the library’s collection of approximately 486,000 physical books, about 212,868, or 43.8 percent, of these copies have not been used in more than 20 years.

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The process to remove books from the library began in September 2016 with librarians going through each book individually to check its availability in the interlibrary loan system and cross-checking it with its use. Use is determined both by how frequently a book is checked out of the library as well as how often it is taken from its shelf for in-house reading. Only books that have not been touched in approximately two decades will be removed. IUP contracted with a thirdparty firm, Sustainable Collection Services, which allows the library to use a program called Greenglass to assess this use.

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(Alexandria Mansfield/ The Penn) Luis Gonzalez discussed the library’s future renovations.

The Puerto Rico native, who earned his master’s degrees in library sciences and public administration, combined his own expertise in this field with the requests of students to influence this decision to make way for the digital age and students’ evolving needs. In meetings with student governance organizations as well as individual students, Gonzalez said he learned that most students expressed a want for more group spaces as well as silent study space. Despite rumors about what would happen to removed books, including allegations that they would be burned in the Oak Grove, each volume will be donated to Better World Books,

MY JOB IS TO MAKE STUDENTS’ LIVES EASIER IN THEIR ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS. -LUIS GONZALEZ (DEAN OF IUP LIBRARIES)

“Change is hard,” Gonzalez said. “I understand their concerns, but we are doing a philanthropic thing.”

Only the physical books, however, will lose their availability. “In 1993, they said that computers would replace libraries, but we’re still here,” Gonzalez said. “The academic library of the 21st Century is about creating access, not ownership. We are not giving up access, just ownership.” Students will still be able to view the older volumes, find out what library they are located in and obtain them through an interlibrary loan. This is the kind of loan in which a user in one library can borrow books from another library. All of the books that are removed from the library will be made available in the interlibrary loan system through sister schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and Online Computer Loan Center (OCLC) and Hathi Trust, which is a database similar to Google books, according to Gonzalez. “The hope is that this year’s sophomore class will be able to benefit from this project once everything is put in place,” Gonzalez said. Between 2012 and 2014, the library underwent its first major change when all furniture in study areas on the first floor of Stapleton and the second floor of the Stabley building was replaced. The removal of physical editions in favor of more room is another step in a series of tasks to improve the Stapleton Library. “My job is to make students’ lives easier in their academic endeavors,” Gonzalez said. “The ones who come to the library would like more options to study, and that’s what we’re striving for.”

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Students discuss study abroad adventures

(Submitted photos) Above: Maria Newton attended an FC Barcelona game. Below: Dylan Rinehart (middle) posed for a picture with friends from Chupinazo before participating in the Running of the Bulls.

(Submitted photo) Newton also spent some time hiking the Camino de Santiago, a network of trails that covers close to 500 miles.

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Continued from Page 3. The Camino de Santiago is a network of routes that run across Europe to St. James’s tomb in Santiago de Compostela. Ranging around 500 miles for the most popular route, the pilgrimage can last 10 days or more, according to Santiago-compostela.net. Rinehart also walked a portion of the Camino de Santiago but found his own path by running with the bulls in Pamplona, attending Las Fallas celebration in Valencia and visiting a friend in Ireland. Along the way, Newton and Rinehart met notable individuals. Newton conversed with a native Venezuelan man, and Rinehart met an 83-year-old woman walking the Camino de Santiago. Newton recalled the conversation she had with a Venezuelan man who moved to Madrid three years prior. The Venezuelan man discussed with Newton how his parents spent years collecting foreign currency, an illegal action in Venezuela, in order to buy plane tickets for him and his two sisters out of the country so they could live in a safer environment. To this day, the Venezuelan man and his two sisters have not returned to their home country. Aside from the fascinating individuals they encountered, Newton and Rinehart were captivated by the differences between American and Spanish culture. Even as an experienced traveler, Newton was still surprised by the hours of operation and family dynamic in Spain. According to Newton, Spaniards tended to sleep in and stay up late. Many of the shops would not open until 10 a.m., and Newton’s host family felt sorry that she had to wake up early for her 9:30 a.m. classes. However, at night, Newton’s host family would remain awake until 3 a.m. and sometimes later. Additionally, Spaniards held a strong family bond. From 2 to 5 p.m., businesses, classes and other organizations would close or end so that Spaniards could return home to their families, have lunch and discuss the events of the day. Rinehart added that after the “biggest meal” (lunch), Spaniards would take a “siesta,” or short nap before continuing with their day. At the end of the journey, all

DOING AN ENTIRE SEMESTER ABROAD MEANS PICKING UP YOUR ENTIRE LIFE AND TEMPORARILY RELOCATING IT. -MARIA NEWTON (SENIOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND SPANISH)

ever be grateful for,” Newton said. “To this day, my host mom is still my biggest fan on Facebook... she likes everything.” Although Newton and Rinehart agreed that their experiences in Spain were exceptional, both faced minor challenges travelling to, and temporarily living in, another country. During her five months abroad, Newton became homesick. She also struggled with individual, rather than group, exploration of the city and surrounding areas. To overcome these challenges, Newton created new opportunities for herself by finding her own adventures. the situations that Newton and Rinehart encountered made them more culturally aware and connected to unique individuals from another country. Newton, in particular, was very appreciative of her experiences and the second family she gained in the process. “To have people who I could tell anything to, share laughs with and ultimately learn a language from was an opportunity I will for-

As for Rinehart, he encountered some housing issues in his journey and had difficulty navigating through a strange city. Assessing the plethora of positive experiences and occasional challenges, Newton and Rinehart projected a similar message for those interested in studying abroad: Take the risk and have an adventure. “Doing an entire semester abroad means picking up your entire life and temporarily relocating it,” Newton said. “It is exciting, nerve-wracking, scary and empowering all at the same time.” “Save money and just do it,” Rinehart said.

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White House to shrink lands out West

(TNS) Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke suggested President Trump a plan change borders.

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The White House is getting ready to move on a contentious plan to shrink public lands in the West, which could involve the redrawing of borders at several national monuments that are home to unique geological formations, rare archaeological artifacts and pristine landscapes. The blueprint, delivered to Trump on Thursday by the Department of Interior but not yet shared with the public represents an unprecedented effort to roll back protections on federal land. Even before its release, state attorneys general, environmental groups and Native Americans have put the administration on notice that acting on it would be illegal. The plan sent to the White House does not include elimination of any monuments, but it suggests the president make changes at “a handful,” according to comments Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke made to The Associated Press on Thursday morning. Zinke said in a statement Thursday that the plan would “provide a much-needed change for the local communities who border and rely on these lands for hunting and fishing, economic development, traditional uses and recreation.” Such changes could alter forever some of the country’s iconic landscapes. California had more monuments on the review list than any other state. The list included San Gabriel Mountains

National Monument, which forms a backdrop to Los Angeles, Mojave Trails National Monument in the Southern California desert, Giant Sequoia National Monument in the southern Sierra Nevada, Carrizo Plain National Monument on the southwestern edge of the San Joaquin Valley and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California. Zinke had earlier announced that he would be recommending no changes to another California monument on the list, Sand to Snow National Monument. Over the summer, California Democrats at both the state and federal level defended the designations and vowed to fight any changes. “Once designated, a National Monument becomes part of our national heritage and the birthright of all future Americans,” Gov. Jerry Brown wrote Zinke in July. In a June letter to the Interior Department, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra vowed “to take any and all legal action necessary” to preserve the California monuments. The state Legislature passed a resolution urging the Trump administration to retain the protections. California’s two Democratic senators, Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, also asked Zinke to leave California’s monuments alone. Members of the congressional Western Caucus, including California Republican Reps. Paul Cook, Doug LaMalfa and Tom McClintock, urged Zinke to completely revoke the Berryessa Snow designation and reduce the size of all the other California monuments except Sand to Snow. Trump had charged predecessors with an “egregious abuse of federal power” in their creation of some national monuments, and he signed an executive order in April calling for their review. Since that time, Zinke has been examining the 27 monuments larger than 100,000 acres established since the presidency of Bill Clinton. The public has weighed in too. Some 2.7 million people have sent comments to the department, more than 90 percent urging it not to ease protections.

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IUP welcomes new majors By KATIE MEST News Editor K.A.Mest@iup.edu

After three years of discussion, the State System of Higher Education approved two new majors for IUP students: a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and a Ph.D. in business. Environmental engineers create and work with systems that help to conserve natural resources and control pollution on the planet. The new engineering program is constructed to align with the State System’s “Strategic Plan 2020,” along with the university’s mission and strategic plan. With only 11 programs in the Commonwealth, this will be the first bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering in the State System. The program will include faculty members from eight different departments along with those in environmental engineering. Professors of biology, chemistry, computer science, geoscience, mathematics, physics, safety sciences and geography and regional planning will take part in the curriculum. Though demand for environmental engineers is high, it is expected to increase even more in the next couple of years. The demand is predicted to grow 12 percent by 2024, according to the

(IUP Website) Dr. Sajad Hamidi has research and teaching experience in environmental engineering.

Workforce Characteristics Technical Report. Physics Assistant Professor Sajad Hamidi is one of the leading faculty members of the environmental engineering department. “Graduates of the bachelor’s program in environmental engineering will be qualified to enter the workforce immediately or to further their educations in master’s or doctoral programs,” said Hamidi, who worked as an environmental consultant for eight years, in a Thursday email. “The degree program will prepare students to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems

for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment. “This includes pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, new energies, water treatment, sustainable design and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.” Those in this major dive into many different fields to come up with new ways in which they can protect the environment and public health. “The proposed [bachelor’s program] in environmental engineering is designed to create innovative classroom, laboratory and field-based learning opportunities for students to prepare them to be leaders in the protection of a safe and sustainable environment.” Along with the new bachelor’s degree, PASSHE approved a Ph.D. in business. The program is designed for working individuals in western Pennsylvania. It will be offered in a part-time format, and coursework will be offered at IUP’s Penn Center in Pittsburgh. Faculty in the department of Economics will also be a part of the teaching for the first parttime business Ph.D. in Pennsylvania. The program will begin to enroll students in 2018.

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(The Penn archives) The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement will host the Emerging Leaders series, along with the Executive Leaders and Leadership and Leadership in a Multicutural Society series.

Sessions offer training in leadership By KATIE MEST News Editor K.A.Mest@iup.edu

The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement (MCSLE) announced it is hosting its third annual Emerging Leaders series. Sessions will take place at noon Wednesdays in the Hadley Union Building (HUB) from Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. Applications are open on Crimson Connect. Those who wish to apply must do so before 5 p.m. Sept. 5. Kevin Foster, assistant director of MCSLE, encourages all university students and staff to take part in the series. “One thing we really love about the program is that it engages faculty and staff from different functional areas of the campus to teach students about what they are passionate about,” Foster said in an Aug. 8 email. “For example, Career and Professional Development staff offer sessions on translating skills to practice and the importance of engagement.” A member of the Office of

Housing and Residential Living and Dining staff will discuss the importance of mentorship on a college campus. The series will include discussions having to do with citizenship, diversity and civil engagement, among other topics. The center offers three series to teach the campus community about leadership: Emerging Leaders, Executive Leaders and Leadership in a Multicultural Society. “The idea to develop these leadership series was based on data from student surveys and research of best practices at other state system schools,” Foster said. “The information supported the initiative to create opportunities to develop skills and knowledge around the idea of leadership.” Foster hopes to provide students with a skillset they can use throughout their college careers and beyond. “I hope for students that participate in the Emerging Leaders series to be able to understand key terms and ideas associated with leadership, increase awareness of their leadership style and have more leadership skills. ”

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1. editor-in-chief, Chris hayes

Don’t let syllabus week carry over deep into the semester. Before you know it, you could be knee-deep in assignments and obligations just because you put things off. Definitely have some fun, but also be cognizant of the work you have to do right away.

2. managing editor, alexandria mansfield

Write. Down. Everything. This sounds like ancient advice, but when you’re staring at your desk wondering what in the world you’re supposed to be working on, you’ll thank yourself for taking good notes. Be sure to pencil in any dates mentioned in class, too. You don’t want to miss a test because you chose the wrong day to hit snooze.

3. COPY editor, NATHAN zisk

When you order things online, pay for handling but not shipping. You won’t get the product, but at least you’ll have it moved around a little.

4. NEWS editor, katie mest

Get into a routine. Set an alarm, leave time to eat breakfast and don’t roll out of bed 10 minutes before class. That way you won’t be exhausted 24/7. Waking up for classes will get easier.

5. culture editor, seth woolcock

Be yourself. Don’t let the college experience change who you are. At the end of the day, you’re still the same kid you were when you graduated high school. Don’t be afraid to be you.

6. sports editor, sean fritz

You hear it every year, but try not to procrastinate. Stay up-to-date on assignments and homework because putting it off will only lead to trouble down the road when you are swamped with things that seem to pile up all at once.

7. Photo Editor, James Neuhausel

Do what you love. Not what you hate. Make sure to love your GPA.

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Letter rotito dTO Ethe eTHE htEditor otEDITOR retteL LETTER Dear IUP Students: Among members of the IUP community, the start of a new academic year is a time of excitement, high energy and a renewed sense of possibilities. Each August, we look forward to meeting new students and reconnecting with returning students. Students consistently say that they achieve success at IUP when they are actively involved and engaged in campus life, focused on pursuing their academic goals

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and well-informed of university programs and events. As you begin the fall semester, choose to find your success at IUP, and: Be informed: The Academic Success Center at IUP (asc@iup) supports your achievement as you pursue your academic goals. IUP has compiled a readily accessible web-based index of the university’s policies and student behavior expectations. Review it: Key words to use in the

IUP search engine are, “Success, A-Z Student Policies.” Take care of yourself and others: It’s the “IUP Way.” Be a good bystander: Get involved in the “Green Dot” campaign, which is designed to help individuals learn how to safely offer help to others in need. Make a difference: Together, we can maintain a safer campus community. Become involved and remain engaged: Log on to CrimsonConnect to find out

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about university events and IUP’s recognized student organizations. You might be surprised at the number and diversity of opportunities you have to get involved at IUP and in the Indiana Community. Strive for success. I look forward to sharing an inspired and productive year together. Dr. Rhonda Luckey, Vice President for Student Affairs

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(Flickr) Lil Uzi was born on July 31, 1994, in Philadelphia.

Philly rapper to headline IUP Homecoming By RENNEE WILLIAMSON Staff Writer R.A.Williamson@iup.edu

Philadelphia-born rapper Lil Uzi Vert will perform 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC). “I’m hoping that his hometown and background will influence students that don’t usually come to shows to come see this one,” said IUP STATIC (Student Activity Committee) Music Chair Maren Fadley (senior, management). The 23-year-old rapper Symere Woods, better known by his stage name Lil Uzi Vert, released “XO TOUR Llif3” March 24 for his highly

anticipated and highly concealed album, “Luv Is Rage 2.” The album was first announced Nov. 27 on Twitter. Uzi has yet to disclose its release date or release any more tracks. “I hope it’s released the day of the concert,” Savion Moore (freshman, marketing) said. “I think it would be better that IUP would be one of the first to hear and see the new stuff performed.” STATIC released a tweet Aug. 7 featuring a picture of music artists D.R.A.M., Lil Yachty, Post Malone and Uzi to prompt students to guess who the performer would be. Mark Kightlinger (senior, psychology) didn’t expect Uzi to be

the homecoming performer. “I was actually surprised,” Kightlinger said. “I thought it was going to be D.R.A.M. or maybe Lil Yachty because Post Malone and Uzi are a little more expensive, and I kind of had that inclination, but I’m pretty happy about it.” Amanda Huss (sophomore, nursing) thinks Uzi was a good choice. “I was ecstatic and couldn’t believe he was coming to IUP,” Huss said. “I enjoy his beat and rhythm as well as how relatable some of his songs may be.” Uzi’s music style has both traditional rap and alternative rock attributes. “The creativity in his music and

his voice, and the non-formal rap, are just not like beat-box type beats,” Moore said. “He’s forming his own genre.” Kightlinger expressed his concern with Uzi’s reckless reputation. “I hope he shows up,” Kightlinger said. “I know he has a knack for bailing or things going wrong. Other than that, I’m pretty excited for it.” Uzi was a no-show for his performance at the 2017 Soundset hiphop festival in Saint Paul, Minn., according to the Star-Tribune. Additional reckless Uzi acts include jumping off stages, hanging from stage equipment and exiting stages to perform for crowds, ac-

cording to Complex magazine. “STATIC is always prepared for whatever may happen during our events,” said STATIC Executive Chair Danielle Redding (senior, biology). “Our extensive training teaches us to stay on our toes.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $20 for ICard holders and $40 for the public and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the KCAC box office and online at www.staticatiup.edu or www.kovalchickcomplex.com. I-Card holders must purchase tickets at the KCAC box office.

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Students roll into fall semester with new sounds “Bank Account.” One thing about both albums is for sure: They’re going to be played a lot.

By SETH WOOLCOCK Culture Editor S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu

With the summer of 2017 in the books and the fall semester about to be in full swing, the music landscape has changed a lot in the four months since many college students have seen each other. With countless albums and singles dropping lately, it’ll be a melting pot of music at IUP during the next few weeks. Here is what you missed and what you can expect:

1. The Biebs Is Back: Justin Bieber had been relatively quiet since he dropped “Purpose” at the tail-end of 2015. This summer, the former teenage pop star picked back up where he left off by providing the chorus for DJ Khaled’s “I’m The One,” which featured other big names such as Quavo and Chance the Rapper.

4. Something New: Wiz Khalifa has been teasing fans for almost two years that his next album, “Rolling Papers 2,” will be dropping soon. With nothing from Khalifa but some features and a mixtape, fans were craving something new. So that’s exactly what The Captain gave them. Khalifa released his new single “Something New” Aug. 11. Justin Bieber

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Following that, the Biebs collaborated with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee on the major summer hit “Despacito,” bringing a Spanglish sound back to the forefront of pop music. Bieber’s new song “Friends,” featuring Blood Pop, is also climbing the charts right now.

2. Kodak Keeps Coming: Dieusion Octave aka Kodak Black, re-

Kodak Black

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leased his debut album “Painting Pictures” March 21. The trap-rap album was a hit with the younger generation and singles like “Tunnel Vision” were just as big. Black just recently released his second album of 2017, “Project Baby 2.” Black is now quickly establishing himself as one of the next great rappers despite being

Wiz Khalifa

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virtually unknown last year.

3. Issa > 4:44: On July 9, Lonzo Ball, the Lakers’ rookie star point guard, tweeted “Issa > 4:44” in reference to 21 Savage’s debut studio album, “Issa Album,” being better than Jay Z’s latest album, “4:44.” The album features songs such as “The Story of O.J.” and “4:44.” Hits from Savage’s album include

5. Life Changes: Although country music is often not popular on campus, Thomas Rhett is one name most people can recognize. Rhett has also been quiet lately, not releasing much since “Tangled Up” in 2015. Rhett released three singles from his next album, “Life Changes,” with “Unforgettable” being the most popular track. The album is set to drop Sept. 8.

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7 slang terms for IUP students By SETH WOOLCOCK Culture Editor S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu

This column contains opinion Those who are new to IUP may have some trouble adapting to differences in dialect, language and slang around campus. In order to stay informed and hip, The Penn compiled a list of words that might raise some students’ eyebrows:

Jawn:

Noun. Definition: One of the most common terms at IUP; it can literally mean anything; some say it originated in Philadelphia. Usage: “Check out these new jawns I just got.”

court, gym, PNC Bank ATMs and The Penn. Usage: “I’m heading over to the HUB to hit the gym and then grab some Chik-Fil-A.”

Patties:

Noun. Definition: God Dang Independent; a term that refers to students not affiliated with a fraternity or sorority. Usage: “No, I’m not in a fraternity. I’m just a GDI.”

HUB:

Sylly Week:

Noun. Definition: Hadley Union Building; the building at the edge of campus that is famous for the Co-Op Store, food

Do’s and Don’ts of dorm living

Jawn is one of the most commonly used words at IUP.

(Also spelled: Paddy’s, Paddies, Patty’s, etc.) Noun. Definition: Also known as IUPatties; one long weekend every year in March during which thousands of college-age people travel to Indiana, wander the streets and attempt to avoid mounted police officers. Usage: “Oh, man, Patties this year is going to be lit,” some kid who doesn’t even go to IUP said.

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Noun. Definition: Syllabus Week is the first week of classes every semester; the week during which some students take

advantage of an easy workload to get ahead in their classes, while others take the time to socialize. Usage: Friend 1: “Are you going to class today?” Friend 2: “Heck no, man. It’s Sylly Week. Let’s get drunk.”

Freshie:

Noun. Definition: Freshmen and first-year students; often used by students who were freshmen a year prior in order to build their own self esteem. Usage: “Oh my God. They are total freshies.”

Folge:

Noun. Shorter version of Folger Diner Hall Usage: “I get out of class at noon, and then I’m going to Folge.”

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) Many students began moving in for the semester Thursday.

By DYLAN LYLE

Contributing Writer D.S.Lyle@iup.edu

With the class of 2021 moving into residence halls, there are some essential things to do and avoid in the hopes of a successful first year:

DO: 1. Utilize the Residence Halls facilities: Every residence hall

has kitchens, TV rooms, computer labs and laundry rooms. They are all open 24 hours daily.

2. Bring only the essentials:

Space is limited in the residence halls, and they can become cluttered very quickly.

3. Personalize your space:

The dorms are very plain, but they can quickly become a blank canvas with a little touch of home.

4. Always have your I-Card on you: These are necessary to get into your residence hall, and losing them can be expensive.

5. Learn how to manage Crimson Cash: This is the system

used to put money onto an I-Card. It’s needed for use in the laundry rooms, as well as at the vending machines. Luckily, everything can be checked and money can be added online or in the Hadley Union Building (HUB).

6. Use command strips to avoid damage fees: Rooms are checked at the end of the year, and any wall damages will be charged to the culprit.

7. Meet new people: Leave the door open, hang out in the lobby and take a moment to introduce yourself to people in the hall.

DO NOT: 1. Smoke weed in your Residence Hall: You will get

caught, and you could lose your residency and scholarships and have to pay fines.

2. Bring alcohol into the Residence Halls: IUP is a dry

campus, and getting caught with alcohol can get you in big trouble.

3. Lose your key to your private suite: It’s a $65 fine if you do. 4. Use regular tape on the walls: Even though it’s quick and convenient, the tape likes to bring the paint off with it.

5. Burn Food: The smallest amount of smoke coming from a bag of popcorn can trigger the fire alarm. “Always remember to put water in your easy mac,” Griffin Greenawalt (junior, criminology) suggested. “If you don’t, it will set the fire alarm off, and it happens more often than you’d think.” 6. Play loud music during quiet hours: Sound can travel

pretty far in the residence halls, and 3 a.m. jam sessions with thin walls are a recipe for complaints.

7. Forget that school is your top priority: The newfound

freedom of living alone can make it easy to fall behind in classes, especially when friends are constantly goading you to hang out and blow off homework.

8. Think your decisions won’t Affect others: You share a room now. So you may not be able to do the same things you used to. “Don’t forget to let your roommates know if you’re having guests over,” Chris Cummings (junior, physics) said. “It’s their room too.”

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August 28, 2017

Dylan Scott to lay it on the Indiana County Fair

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Fall Semester Fashion

By SETH WOOLCOCK Culture Editor S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu

Rising country music star Dylan Scott will take center stage at the Indiana County Fair this year. The concert is scheduled for 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesday. The performance lands right in the middle of the first week of classes at IUP, also known as syllabus week. Scott will be the headlining performer during fair week. The fair and concert will both be held at Mack Park, located on Carter Avenue. Scott, 27, is a Louisiana native who debuted his first single, “Makin’ This Boy Go Crazy” in 2014. Scott is coming off his most recent release “Dylan Scott (Deluxe Edition),” which was released Aug. 4. In his new album, Scott revisits his previous year’s hits and adds three unreleased songs. The album was co-written by Scott and other country music stars, including Lee Brice, Morgan Evans and Seth Ennis.

Jaena Owens (freshman, biology) and Angel Redd (freshman, criminology)

Carrine Johnson (freshman, natural science)

(Flickr) Dylan Scott wears a size 10.5 shoe.

Scott’s single, “My Girl,” has been played on most country stations lately and has steadily risen up the charts within the past year. His newest hit, “Hooked,” was released on his deluxe album and is also quickly climbing the charts. According to Scott, he has been working on his debut album for a while. “I’ve been at Curb records

since I was 19 years old, so about six years now,” Scott told Sounds Like Nashville in 2016. “We’ve been working on the album the whole time.” His performance at the Indiana County Fair will be less than a month after his first-ever headlining show Aug. 1 in New York City where he performed at the Gramercy Theatre. Johnson, Corrine Jameka Faison (freshman, fashion merchandise) Siani Davis (freshman, fashion merchandise) Michaela Flood (freshman, fashion merchandise) and Sydney Williamson (freshman, undeclared humanities)

Johnson, Faison, Flood, Williamson, and Davis

(Photos by Katie Jo Campbell/The Penn)) Johnson,Faison,Flood,Williamson and Davis, with Norm, IUP’s mascot

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Foodie compares Indiana’s best dining options The Funky Brunch Six Hand Bakery 9th Street Deli

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Charming Chinese Cuisine at Kim Moon: (James Neuhausel/ The Penn) Steel City Samiches

Fabulous Fries at Benjamin’s Restaurant: While Benjamin’s

may be known for its slightly pricier and more upscale meals, potentially one of the best items on its menu is the beer-battered french fries, which won’t break the bank at $2.99.

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who have been at IUP for a while. Just, remember that the Meadows only accept cash and is open seasonally.

Bob’s Pizza

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Ice Cream at The Meadows:

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Levity Brewing

By LAITH ZURAIKAT Staff Writer Laith.Zuraikat@iup.edu

This article contains opinion. While there are many great aspects about the freedom that comes with going to college, one of the least-beneficial things about being away from home is that parents no longer supply lunch and dinner every day. Cooking all the time can get tiresome. Dining hall food can get old fast. So why not make spending money on a meal worth it instead of relying on the same old McDonalds order? Here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the best spots in town for all budgets and occasions:

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) Levity Brewing Co.

ents and customization options? Look no further than at 9th Street Deli. One very important note to keep in mind when ordering: at The 9th Street Deli, a “whole sub” is a whopping 2 feet long.

Superb Subs at 9th Street Deli: In search of fresh ingredi-

Best Brunch Spot at The Funky Brunch: The Funky Brunch provides unique options crafted from locally sourced ingredients. With a menu of rotating weekly specials and a focus on seasonal ingredients, this spot provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience, as well as some of the best chicken and waffles around.

Tasty Treats at Six Hands Bakery: Six Hands Bakery pro-

Brew and Bite at Levity Brewing Co.: Go for the

beer. Stay for the entertainment and food. While Levity Brewing Co. offers a vast number of locally crafted beers, it would be a mistake to skip out on the food provided. Levity offers a smaller menu of elevated takes on traditional bar food including extra-large pretzels, massive paninis and sandwiches and hot dogs covered in cheese, pulled pork and onions.

Josephine’s offers authentic, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza in a cozy space. The warm lighting, great food and lessthan-outrageous prices – an entire pizza ranges from $13 to 19 – combined with the ability to watch pizza as it’s made creates a great atmosphere for a date night sure to impress without breaking the bank.

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) 9th Street Deli

Wonderful Wing Nights at The Coney: Thursday night at the

Coney is wing night, during which wings are two for the price of one all day. An order of 5 wings usually costs $7.99, which means 10 wings are about $8 during these deals.

Dirt-Cheap Dinner Dates at Josephine’s Pizzeria & Enoceta:

vides a great variety of on-site baked European-style breads, sweets and sandwiches. The bakery is open only a few days a week, but it’s easy to tell which days those are by the smell of baked goods wafting down Philadelphia Street in the morning.

Midnight Munchies at Steel City Samiches: No, they are not

Primanti Bros., but this is still pretty good. And, let’s be honest, pretty much anything is going to taste great at 2 a.m.

Go for the lunch special, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a choice of soup, egg roll, white or fried rice and a massive portion of great Chinese dishes.

Cheapest, Non-Chain at Bob’s Pizza: With so many different pizza options in town, it can be easy to miss Bob’s Pizza due to its outof-the-way setting; however, with large square slices for only $0.85 each, a filling amount of pizza is available for less than $5.

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P Sports Editor: Sean Fritz – S.D.Fritz@iup.edu Lead Sports Writer: Jarrod Browne – J.W.Browne@iup.edu

Williams, Redfield look to lead Crimson Hawks to PSAC West title By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

After last season’s playoff loss, the IUP Crimson Hawks football team is expected to have another strong season as they are projected to win the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West division in the coaches’ poll. One of the key components to IUP’s projected FOOTBALL success is the return of quarterback Lenny Williams (redshirt junior, accounting), whose season was cut short last year due to a knee injury. Williams accounted for 1,832 passing yards last season with 14 touchdowns. Despite the seasonending injury, Williams recovered quickly and will be playing in the season opener Thursday night at home against Ashland University. “I was ahead of schedule,” Williams said. “Everything is feeling good.” Not only does Williams help IUP’s offense with his playmaking, but he also helps the Crimson Hawks with his experience and leadership. “He’s a two-year starter who’s done some great things for us,” said first-year IUP coach Paul Tortorella. “He’s a leader. He makes things go. So it’s good to have him back and ready.” IUP has also added talent to the defensive side of the ball. Transfer-

ring from the University of Notre Dame, Max Redfield (senior) will be finishing his collegiate career with the Crimson Hawks. In Redfield’s three seasons with the Fighting Irish, he started in 23 games while recording 144 tackles. Redfield said he plans to contribute on every side of the ball this season. “I’ll be involved in a lot of the special teams, and the coaches said I can play some offense, as well. So I’m just seeing how that all unfolds because we have a lot of talent on offense,” Redfield said. One of those talents on offense is senior wide receiver Walt Pegues (communications media), who ranks third all-time in receiving yards at IUP with 2,301 and fourth in receptions with 145. Another focal point of the Crimson Hawks’ offense will be its rushing attack. Last season’s leading rusher, Samir Bullock (sophomore, mangement), will lead the potent Crimson Hawks’ offense. Bullock rushed for 1,009 yards last season. Tortorella said the transition from defensive coordinator to head coach shouldn’t be too difficult, especially since he’s been with the team for many years. “It’s fine. I don’t really make a big deal about it,” Tortorella said. “I’m just managing the whole team instead of worrying about only the defense.” With the new head coach, the Crimson Hawks are taking a onegame-at-a-time approach. “Just worry about the first game and win the first game,” Tortorella said. “The bottom line is we just want to play to our potential and maybe overachieve to get the most out of our talent.”

(IUP Athletics) Quarterback Lenny Williams (redshirt junior, accounting) is a full-go for the team’s season opener after suffering a season-ending knee injury last season. Williams will be an intrical part of the high-flying IUP offense, not only in the passing game but also with his ability to make plays with his legs. Williams threw for 1,832 yards and 14 touchdowns, as well as rushed for 674 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine games in 2016.

(IUP Athletics) IUP opens its season with an out-of-conference matchup with the Ashland University Eagles at 7 p.m. Thursday at George P. Miller Stadium. The Crimson Hawks have high expectations coming into the season as they have been projected to win the PSAC West.

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Crimson Hawks volleyball team poised for another strong season By BRAD O’HARA Staff Writer

B.L.Ohara@iup.edu

After a season ending in a second-round playoff loss to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, the IUP volleyball team is back in action and looking for its shot at a championship. With all but three members of the team returning VOLLEYBALL and the addition of five freshmen, these women are ready to build on their previous 20-win season. Among the returnees is Natalie Cignetti (senior, natural science/ pre-med). Cignetti led the team last year in points, kills, points per set and kills per set. Her 510 points were 153 points above her nextclosest teammate. Her 3.75 career kills per set puts her at second in the program’s history. Cignetti also led the team in points and kills in 2015. In her junior season, Cignetti scored 414 points and landed 358 kills. Not far behind Cignetti the past two seasons is Alexis Anderson (senior, marketing). Anderson ended her sophomore season with 374 points and 330 kills, taking second in both categories behind Cignetti. Last year, Anderson managed to keep her numbers consistent despite missing three matches. She ended her 2016 run with 345 points and 277 kills. An area raising eyebrows for this upcoming season will be assists. Last season, 1,119 assists came from Lindsay Moeller, who graduated in May. The most likely option for the new assist leader is Katie Miller (senior, anthropology), who has had

the second-most assists in each of the past three seasons for IUP, even though she played in a limited number of games. Miller’s first season was almost a full season, playing in 27 matches and picking up 360 assists. The following year, she repeated her successes, getting 222 assists despite playing only seven matches in her sophomore season. Compared to Miller’s freshman and sophomore seasons, her junior season was much lower in assists, as she was only able to play ten sets on the season. In her last season at IUP, Miller could be a valid contender for the leading spot. Although Miller may be a very important individual in terms of the spot she is filling, she was quick to focus on her team as a collective unit instead of herself as an individual player. “In preparation for this coming season, the team is really working on practicing hard day-in and day-out, so we are prepared for anything the teams in our competition schedule can throw at us,” Miller said. “Teamwork is a key for any success, so if you were to walk into our practice gym at any time, you would instantly notice how, no matter what we are doing, we are working to push each other to get better. “Our work in the offseason and over the summer has prepared us for this new competition year. Continuing to build on the success of last season will come with the cooperation and hard work of all the players on our team combined.” The volleyball team’s first match will be Friday against the Ursuline Arrows in the first match of the Crimson Hawk Invitational. Other teams participating in the tournament are Palm Beach Atlantic, Robert Wesleyan and Daemen College. All four matches for the Crimson Hawks will take place at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC).

(IUP Athletics) Natalie Cignetti (senior, natural sciences/pre-med), second from right, led the Crimson Hawks in points and kills and will be an intrical part of the team’s success this season.

IUP will open its season Friday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex as part of the Crimson Hawk Invitational.

(IUP Athletics)

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Cross country teams look to keep building with experienced runners By JARRETT JOHNSON Contributing Writer

J.D.Johnson4@iup.edu

(IUP Athletics) Austin Cooper (senior, regional planning and economics) is the key returning runner for the Crimson Hawks in 2017. Cooper placed 67th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships last year.

After redshirting a large number of the IUP men’s cross country team last season, the squad is coming into the 2017-18 year with a fullscale roster. The team will be looking for a leadership role in last CROSS year’s top runner, Austin Cooper (senior, regional planCOUNTRY ning and economics), who finished the season an AllPSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) first-team selection, an All-Atlantic Regional selection and ran at the NCAA (National College Athletic Association) Cross Country Championships. Cooper placed 67th, which is the best an IUP runner has finished since 2009. Other returning runners for the team are Justin Jones (sophomore, communications media), Michael Dautlick (junior, safety science) and John Michael Mihalek (senior, psychology and nutrition), who was also an All-Atlantic Regional honoree last season. Jones and Dautlick were the third and fourth runners in the lineup, respectively, for the Crimson Hawks last season. The 2015 PSAC 10,000-meter outdoors champion, Greg Beaudette (senior, exercise science), is back in the lineup, too. Beaudette was also part of the All-PSAC and All-Atlantic team in 2015. Dalton Trump (senior, business), the 2015 PSAC runner-up for the 3,000-meter outdoor steeplechase, Noah Mandel (junior, pre-physical therapy) and Ryan Louther (junior, accounting), will also be competing this season.

(IUP Athletics) Head coach Joey Zins is entering his ninth season at the helm for IUP.

These returns should bring positive impacts back to the Crimson Hawks team. This year could be big for incoming freshmen as well after the addition of seven freshmen looking to make an impact. The IUP women’s cross country team is looking at a challenge this season with the graduation of standout runner Jenna Lezanic. The team, however, said it is welcoming the challenge with open arms. Last season, Makena Felts (senior, nursing) was just short of honors for All-Conference and All-Region teams. Other returners are Sam Christman (junior, business), Nicole Best (senior, accounting) and Mikayla Plafcan (junior, early childhood education). These runners will be vital with their experience this season, as most of the team is now comprised of newcomers. “It is hard to know exactly what to expect from this group, but I like the fact that we have a large group of newcomers,” said coach Joey Zins. The women’s team finished 12th last season at the PSAC Championships and tied for 10th at the regional meet. The team is hopeful that this season could top last year with a good mix of experience and fresh legs on the roster. Both the men and women’s teams will start their seasons Saturday at the 19th Annual Duquesne Duals in Pittsburgh.

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Field hockey team aims for continued growth in upcoming season

(IUP Athletics) Goalkeeper Alyssa Lerda (senior, earth/space science) was named a co-captain for the 2017 season. Lerda is one of only three seniors on the field hockey team this year.

By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

(IUP Athletics) With only three seniors leading the way for the IUP field hockey team, the team hopes for its younger players to continue to improve and grow together.

(IUP Athletics) Selena West (junior, exercise science) was the leading scorer for the Crimson Hawks in 2016. West scored eight goals along with two assists on the season. West will be a focal point of the team’s offensive attack in 2017.

With a good balance of experienced veterans and a big group of talented newcomers, expectations are high for IUP’s 2017 field hockey team. After losing to West Chester University in the PennFIELD HOCKEY sylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) quarterfinals, head coach Gary Agard, now in his ninth season, has a team capable of making another postseason run. “Our biggest goal this season is to improve from last year,” said returning goalkeeper and co-captain Alyssa Lerda (senior, earth/ space science). “Last year we made the PSAC playoffs for the first time in many years, and this season we are hoping to do the same, taking the postseason a couple steps further, possibly even making it to the championships.” The Crimson Hawks ended their 2016 season with a 10-8 overall record, making it to the postseason for the first time in

three seasons. With the preseason underway for the Crimson Hawks, 17 players return from last year’s squad. Included in those returners are seven starters highlighted by AllPSAC selections in juniors Selena West (exercise science) and Emma Smiley (natural science/pre-optometry). West finished the 2016 season with eight goals, two assists and a total of 18 points for the Crimson Hawks. Smiley was IUP’s top defender last season, giving up an average of 1.56 goals per game in 2016. “With that many players returning, I’d say you can expect consistency and growth from the previous season,” Lerda said. “The returners know what to anticipate for the upcoming season, plus we’ve all been working very hard this offseason to prove just that.” According to PSAC’s 2017 preseason field hockey poll that was released in August, the program has been picked to finish seventh in the conference. Defending national champion Shippensburg University grabbed seven of the 11 first-place votes, with the coaches picking the Raiders as the preseason favorite in the league. IUP’s 2017 season takes off Friday in St. Charles, Mo., facing Lindenwood and the following day facing Bellarmine in a neutral site game.

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IUP soccer team preparing for season with a sense of optimism By KEVIN BOHAN Staff Writer

K.J.Bohan@iup.edu

The IUP women’s soccer team is filled with optimism for the 2017 season. Coming off a 9-9-1 record and an appearance in the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) tournament last season, the team is looking to build on a strong

group of returning players, along with incoming freshmen. Coach Adel Heder said he is very optimistic about the team this year and excited for what this season has to hold. “Our goal this year is to advance further in the PSAC tournament, and we hope to advance to the NCAA tournament,” Heder said. “We have a good core of upperclassmen that bring experience, work ethic and motivation. The incoming freshmen bring excitement and challenge to the team.” The bulk of the team’s experience lies in the captains,

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Cassidy LeDonne (senior, applied mathematics) and Kristen Baumgartner (senior, biology). Hannah Stoof (junior, fashion merchandising) will also bring her background to the team. With those three women all predominately playing on the defensive side of the ball, the team hopes to have strength in protecting the net. This Crimson Hawks group is young, however, with a roster of 15 freshmen. With so many new players and the loss of several women from last season’s team, many positions will be open to change throughout the year as Heder looks to find the best mix of talent. IUP opens up its season at 4 p.m. Thursday at home against the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

(IUP Athletics) The Crimson Hawks will look to improve upon their .500 record from last season. The team will turn to its upperclassmen to lead the way this season.

(IUP Athletics) Cassidy LeDonne (senior, applied mathematics) was named one of the team’s captains for the 2017 season.

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College football just days away from opening kickoff By SEAN FRITZ Sports Editor

S.D.Fritz@iup.edu

With the summer winding down and the return of autumn nearing, a journey will begin for all 128 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football programs. Beginning on or around Sept. 4, that journey will take four of those teams to a spot in the College Football Playoff starting in December. Hopes are high but not as high as expectations surrounding certain players, coaches and teams heading into the season. Questions and storylines appear to be rising with the start of the season approaching. Crazed college football fans will finally get what they have been waiting for in a week or so with Saturday slated with a packed schedule of college football games. Coming off a thrilling national championship game last season, which featured a rematch between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers, the Tigers were able to flip the script and win their second national championship in program history, riding last season’s wave of quarterback Deshaun Watson and the energy of coach Dabo Swinney. This year, the Tigers will look to defend their title, without Watson, who was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Alabama, on the other hand, which is not accustomed to losing national title games, will likely bounce back strong with the return of sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts and a star-studded roster of size, speed and athleticism. Coach Nick Saban seems to be out to a fiery start as summer practices begin to wind down, and that fire may be what the Tide will need to roll into another College Football Playoff appearance. Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson of Louisville will also return, looking to defend his trophy

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has been one of the most talked-about players in all of college football following a standout performance in the Rose Bowl against USC. Barkley is being considered one of the frontrunners to win the Heisman Trophy in 2017.

and become the second two-time Heisman winner along with Archie Griffin. Some teams will attempt to take the next step in 2017. One of those teams will be Penn State and their recently extended coach, James Franklin. Led by quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley, who came off an incredible performance in the Rose Bowl thriller with USC in Janurary, Penn State will look to secure another Big Ten title. Of course they will have some steep competition to repeat their conference championship in Michigan and Ohio State, who will be led by senior quarterback J.T. Barrett. The PAC-12 will look to send a team to the College Football Playoff for the second-straight season after Washington was the fourth team in last year after posting a one-loss regular season record. Competing against the Huskies this year will be the two teams in Los Angeles led by highly talked about quarterbacks Sam Darnold at University of Southern California (USC) and Josh Rosen at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

The Pac-12 should be an interesting battle from start to finish. A

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few teams will be looking to get back on track this year.

Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly is in a make-or-break season with the Irish, but many are confident Notre Dame will avenge its dreadful 4-8 record from last season. Texas will try to get back to its winning ways as well with the hire of Tom Herman, who is coming off recent success as the head coach at Houston. Herman got Houston on the winning track in just two years at the helm after his stint as the offensive coordinator for Ohio State’s 2014 national championship team. Herman will have a large recruiting region with the Longhorns planning to return to their glory days with Herman’s regime. The 2017 college football season will not disappoint with all the storylines, unanswered questions and drama it will entail. One thing is for sure: It will end the way it does every year, with one team holding the national championship trophy at the biggest stage of them all.

August 28, 2017