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(Twitter) Last year, the IUPatty’s celebrations had fewer incidents of violence.

Community reacts to IUPatty’s shootings, celebrations By LAITH ZURAIKAT Staff Writer L.A.Zuraikat@iup.edu

As the IUP and Indiana communities recover and take stock of the aftermath of the most recent IUPatty’s celebration, an informal, nonsactioned event in which IUP students participate in St. Patrick’s Day-themed festivities, tragic events have dominated the conversation. During the early hours of Saturday morning, two separate shootings occurred within blocks of the IUP campus, according to the Indiana Borough Police Department. The first shooting took place at 12:53 a.m. at the intersection of North 12th Street and Philadelphia Street when Thomas Stanko, 21, of Fort Campbell, Ky., accidentally shot his cousin Julian Cole, of Pittsburgh, during a confrontation with three other men. An unidentified victim was also shot in the thigh and foot. The second shooter, Matthew McNevin, 20, of Indiana, fired at fellow Indiana resident Carlos Recalde-Campos, 21, at 1:39 a.m. at 1128 Oakland Avenue. Recalde-Campos passed away a few hours later at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to Indiana County District Attorney Patrick Dougherty.

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This event must end completely. It will take all in our community to make it happen... zero tolerance. -Dave Reed (House Majority Leader, R-Indiana)

Samantha Riley, 20, also of Indiana, was wounded in the second shooting and taken to Conemaugh Medical Center in Johnstown, where she is currently in an intensive-care unit. A GoFundMe page has been created by a friend of Riley’s in hopes of assisting with medical expenses. The shootings did not involve any IUP students. Campus officials were quick to respond to the situation, as students were immediately alerted via the IUP Emergency Notification System of the incidents and advised to “take cover.” Local police were also quick to take action, as the two suspects were shortly identified and arrested following the shootings. While the violence occurred off campus, the effects were still felt by members of the IUP student body.

Students such as Emily Willow (junior, nursing) and Richard Roth (junior, education) expressed concern over non-IUP students’ participation in IUPatty’s. Willow said that, although she lives on campus, the shooting was “nerve-wracking.” Despite the sobering start to the weekend, many students still managed to enjoy the unofficial holiday. For freshman Niko Tilghmen (business management), his first taste of IUPatty’s as a college student was “beyond comparable. It was pretty fun.” This weekend was also a first for Kirsten Richards (freshman, marketing), who said she found the whole thing to be “pretty insane.” Richards said what struck her was the sheer volume of people and activities that the weekend offered. Richards was, however, disturbed by how close in proximity to campus the shootings were. “The one wasn’t even half a mile off campus, and it’s just scary that stuff happens so close,” she said. She added that she felt the police handled the situation pretty well and was reassured by how quickly they acted. Many in the Indiana community expressed concern over the weekend’s violence and party-driven in-

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cidents. House Majority Leader and IUP alumnus Dave Reed, R-Indiana, posted on Facebook: “This event must end completely. It will take all in our community to make it happen, not just the university, the borough and the township. Zero tolerance.” An online petition at Change.org, titled “Concerned citizens against IUPatty’s events,” had 1,273 signatures by Monday evening. The petition called for “additional actions [to be] taken to diminish the negative impact that the annual IUPatty’s events have on our community.” Petition organizer Jennifer Rairigh said it would be taken to the Indiana Area Collaborative Team. John Rea (freshman, nursing) said while things got a “little crazy” and the shooting probably wouldn’t have occurred if it had been a typical weekend, he didn’t anticipate the experience preventing him from enjoying the event in future years. While many of the headlines about the weekend tended to focus on some of the negative aspects of IUPatty’s, not all IUP students chose to participate in the festivities. Some students spent the weekend volunteering in collaboration

with the area’s churches. The Indiana Summit Church helped feed law enforcement members who were working long shifts throughout Friday and Saturday. Coalition for Christian Outreach worked with Graystone Presbyterian Church to provide free water, hot dogs, phone charging stations and games for passersby. IUP’s weekend March Mingle events, sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement, also offered alternative activities, such as Saturday’s laser tag tournament, lawn games and free food. Sunday saw another group of students giving back to the community, as more than 500 members of 32 Greek Life chapters and the Student Government Association helped to clean up trash left by revelers around the town. This group included members of the Gamma Xi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha, which, according to Elyse Gessler, the general adviser of the sorority, “participates in Clean Up the Streets to demonstrate their commitment to Indiana and their campus.” “Service is something that is important to all ZTAs,” Gessler said, “and the chapter is always eager to give back to [its] campus and community in any way [we] can.”

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Police Blotter Alcohol Violations

• Khaled Aldohan, 20, of Indiana, was cited for underage drinking at 1:48 a.m. March 23 at Wallwork Hall, according to IUP University Police. • Yulisa Oseguera-Lopez, 18, of Kennett Square, was cited for underage drinking at 1:48 a.m. March 23 at Wallwork Hall, according to university police. • Connor Pasch, 20, of Cranberry, was charged with public drunkenness and underage drinking at 5:01 a.m. March 24 in the 500 block of Church Street, according to the Indiana Borough Police Department.

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• Archibald Kromah, 21, of Philadelphia, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 3:21 a.m. March 20 at the George P. Miller Stadium parking lot, according to university police.

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• Borough police reported a vehicle struck two other vehicles and

fled the scene at 1:34 a.m. March 25 at Sheetz, 768 Wayne Ave. Anyone with information should contact borough police at 724-3492121. • A vehicle was struck while parked unattended at 2:32 a.m. March 25 in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

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• Borough police are investigating the theft of a license plate from a silver Audi A6 that was parked March 25 in the private lot of 31 South 10th St. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

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Kushner to testify to Senate on Russia ties By JENNIFER EPSTEIN Bloomberg News TNS

Jared Kushner will face questioning by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of its investigations into ties between the Russian government and President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign organization, the panel said Monday. Two Senate aides confirmed that Kushner, the president’s sonin-law and a close adviser, will testify, though a date hasn’t been set. A White House official who insisted on anonymity to discuss a politically sensitive matter said Kushner volunteered to appear before the committee because of his role as the Trump campaign’s primary point of contact with foreign governments. He has not yet received confirmation that he will

(TNS) Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, attended a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Donald Trump March 17 in Washington, D.C.

indeed testify, the official said. The committee wants to question Kushner about meetings he arranged with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the U.S., including one with Sergey Gorkov, the chief of Vnesheconombank, Russia’s state-owned development bank. That meeting, and Kushner’s intent to testify to the committee, was first reported by

The New York Times on Monday. The Obama administration leveled sanctions on the bank after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention in Ukraine. The committee has scheduled an open hearing on Russia’s “disinformation” practices for Thursday. Witnesses include former National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander.

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• A parked vehicle had the driver’s side rear mirror damaged sometime between 10:45 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. March 26 in the 500 block of Maryland Way, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

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IUP Artistry Movement to celebrate Women’s History Month By STEPHANIE BACHMAN

Women are all coming together under one umbrella in today’s society all ethnicities, religions, races, immigrants, financial standings.

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The IUP Artistry Movement (IAM) will host About a Woman, an event celebrating women’s history month, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Artists Hand Gallery, located at 732 Philadelphia St. IAM is a creative writing group composed of different styles, such as poetry, singing, rapping and any other form of expression. Kayla Willis (sophomore, communications media/sociology), IAM president, described About a Woman as “an event appreciating the uniqueness of all different kinds of women.” She said it is an opportunity for women to relax and enjoy themselves.

People in the majority benefit from the success of minority groups and women. When they succeed, we all succeed. -Justin Cobb (junior, communications media/ religious studies)

During the event, members of IAM will recite poetry and perform spoken word. The IUP Jazz Band will also be present to provide some musical entertainment, and there will be an open mic at the end of the event. Attendees will have a chance to express themselves however they choose, such as singing or speaking. There will also be two keynote speakers: Tieshay Skinner, a 2016 graduate of IUP, and IAM Vice President Justin Cobb (junior, communications media/religious studies). Skinner founded the organization in 2014 while working toward her bachelor’s degree. Cobb will be speaking about the importance of intersectionality, especially regarding feminism and women’s rights. He said people should not focus on the needs of just one group,

(The Penn archives) The Artists Hand Gallery frequently hosts events for students to showcase their passions.

but it is necessary to focus on all races and minority groups. “People in the majority benefit from the success of minority groups and women,” Cobb said. “When they succeed, we all succeed.” IAM will have a photographer to help attendees feel special, so Willis said people should “dress to impress.” This ties into the overall theme of the event, which is “to make it comfortable for all women,” according to Willis. Insomnia Cookies is another sponsor, so there will be free cookies for guests. It is open to the public. Wine will be provided for guests 21 and over with proper ID. “It is going to be informational, fun, they will have a good time,” Willis said. “It is also going to be a chance to network, which is very necessary for college students. “They can also see what our organization is about and if they’d want to be a part of it.” IAM has creative writing workshops with assigned topics to address different challenges, such as writers’ block. The club also hosts events for writers to share their work and “gain the confidence to go on stage and display their talents,” according to Willis. About a Woman is the first time IAM has held a Women’s History Month event. “I think that an event like this is necessary,” Willis said. “It is important, especially in this social environment we are going through now, to unify and to make sure our voices are heard, our history isn’t forgotten and that we are appreciated and respected as women. “Women are all coming togeth-

er under one umbrella in today’s society – all ethnicities, religions,

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races, immigrants, financial standing.”

Willis emphasized that the group wants women to talk about their history and what they are doing today to “make a difference, [take] a stand and make their voices heard.” Tickets can be purchased online for $5 by searching “About a Woman” at eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $7 or between 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Hadley Union Building.

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Anti-corruption protests ‘Get Down at the Brown’ raises money for IUP journalism society in Russia draw big crowds By VLADIMIR KUZNESTOV and JAKE RUDNITSKY Bloomberg News TNS

(Colton Miller/ The Penn) The IUP Society of Professional Journalists hosted its 11th annual “Get Down at the Brown” event from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday at The Brown Hotel. The musical benefit for SPJ raised money with a $5 admission charge. The entertainment for the event was Black Ridge, Grist for the Mill, The Classic Three, the Electric Hula-Hoopers and IUP almuna Alyssa Hankey.

Thousands of people gathered in Moscow and other major Russian cities Sunday, heeding a call by opposition leader Alexei Navalny to protest official corruption in what appeared to be some of the largest anti-government demonstrations in the past five years. Police detained scores of protesters in Moscow, including Navalny, who was stopped shortly after arriving on Tverskaya Street in the capital’s downtown, his spokeswoman said in a Twitter post. Navalny, who is campaigning for the presidency in next year’s election despite doubts about whether he will be permitted to run, called the protests after releasing a film showing lavish estates that were said to belong to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. The government has denied that. Protesters defied officials who refused to authorize the rallies. News agencies reported detentions of participants in Vladivostok, and in cities in Siberia and central Russia, where organizers reported turnout in the hundreds and low thousands. While there were no independent estimates of overall turnout, Sunday’s rallies appeared to be the largest since 2012, when tens of thousands turned out against the Kremlin over allegations of widespread vote fraud. Web cameras in Moscow showed crowds with thousands of people gathering at several of central squares along Tverskaya Street Sunday. Because

(TNS) Opposition supporters participated in an anti-corruption rally in central Saint Petersburg on Sunday. Thousands of Russians demonstrated across the country Sunday to protest corruption and defy bans on rallies, which were called by prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who was arrested along with scores of others.

authorities refused a permit for the protest, organizers called on participants simply to show up and walk. Police, whom opposition groups accuse of understating such counts, put the turnout in Moscow at about 8,000. Photos from the scene suggested that the number was much larger. State media, which have typically ignored such events in recent years, covered some of Sunday’s demonstrations. A senior lawmaker from the ruling United Russia party seemed sympathetic to the protests. “These demonstrations probably raise a lot of justified criticisms and concerns,” Frants Klintsevich told the Ekho Moskvy radio station.

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If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em Last weekend, the annual IUPatty’s celebration got out of hand pretty quickly. Early Saturday morning, two unrelated shootings took place, and one man eventually died from his injuries. It’s important to note that none of the people involved in either shooting were IUP students. In fact, three of them (including one of the suspects) were from Indiana. Regardless, many residents have voiced their strong opinions on the weekend and how it is handled by both the university and local law enforcement officials. A petition on Change.org titled “Concerned citizens against IUPatty’s events” began Saturday and had 1,273 signatures as of Monday evening. Many of those who signed the petition, including House Majority Leader Dave Reed, left comments demanding the event be put to a stop, which is obvi-

ously easier said than done. Indiana residents are not in the wrong to be upset about the weekend’s activities. Unfortunately, many students are equally as concerned for their safety during events such as this. However, when it’s 15,000 (or potentially more) people against a police force of significantly fewer than 15,000, there’s only so much that can be done. Maybe a shutdown of IUPatty’s is not what Indiana residents should be petitioning for. Maybe they should instead be figuring out ways to make the most out of the situation, which comes only once each year. Obviously, the conditions are not ideal for the people who do not wish to partake in the celebration. But, are there truly no ways to benefit from an excess of visitors to your town for two days? We find that pretty hard to believe. For example, one family that lives near Grandview Avenue, a common area for IUP students to gather on celebratory weekends, took it upon themselves to raise money for their child’s college fund by selling hot dogs to students. Other residents were seen collecting empty beer cans from the streets to either donate to an organization they care about, or cash in for their own use. Business at local eateries was booming.

Stop blaming each other, start governing By MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG Bloomberg View TNS

Who’s to blame for the failure of the Republican bill to repeal and replace Obamacare? Who cares? What matters now is that Democrats stop gloating, Republicans stop sulking and each party come to the table to improve a health-care system that both parties agree needs work. After the bill collapsed on Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump accused the Democrats of obstruction, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer accused the president of incompetence, Speaker Paul Ryan said health care was done and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi bragged that it was a great day. No one had the courage to pick up the pieces and look forward. The Affordable Care Act has provided health-care coverage to millions more Americans, but

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there are still some 30 million with no insurance. Premiums are too high. The individual mandate isn’t encouraging enough people to buy into the system. Some of its regulations and taxes make little sense. Insurance markets are too thin, providing consumers too little choice. Republicans have viable ideas to address these issues, including high-risk insurance pools and capping the tax exclusion that companies get for providing employees with health insurance. It’s regrettable that none of these ideas were considered in the rush to repeal Obamacare. Equally regrettable is that Republicans appear to be giving up and moving on to other issues. If they can’t get everything they want, they seem to have concluded, they’ll take nothing. It’s a bad strategy. As Sen. John McCain said Saturday, Republicans need Democrats to reform health care. The art of govern-

ing is compromise – and not just within the majority party. The sooner Ryan accepts the fact that Democrats can be a cudgel to use against the Freedom Caucus, the more successful he and Congress will be. Ronald Reagan was known to say that he would happily take 70 or 80 percent of what he wanted and come back for the rest later. Instead of living by Reagan’s rule, Republicans are hung up on the Hastert Rule, named for Dennis Hastert, the former House speaker: Only bills that get through without Democratic votes are brought to the floor. This led the party to produce a flawed health-care bill that, ultimately, did not win strong support from the Republicans’ moderate or tea party wings. At the same time, Democrats steadfastly refused to reach across the aisle to produce a bipartisan alternative. Gloating only makes that more difficult.

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And if you don’t want to make the most of the situation, why not lock up the house, get out of town and visit your parents or family that weekend? Or plan a weekend getaway? If you head out on Friday and return Sunday afternoon, you’ll be gone before the ruckus begins and back after the more than 500 Greek life and student government members have cleaned up the streets. Though the date does change every year due to IUP’s spring break, it’s usually set by the beginning of the semester. Unhappy residents can, and should, plan accordingly. We’re not saying IUPatty’s is the best thing to happen to the Indiana community. Of course it’s noisy, destructive and, unfortunately, sometimes people get hurt. It’s a disappointing side effect to living in a college town. But no matter how hard community organizations or law enforcement officials try to stop it, it’s still going to go on. When life hands you lemons, make some lemonade. Maybe even set up a booth in your front yard and sell cups of it for $1 – it beats waiting an hour in the Sheetz line just for a chaser.

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(Facebook) Celtic Woman was formed in Ireland and gave their its first performance on PBS in 2004.

All-female Irish ensemble to grace the KCAC stage By LAITH ZURAIKAT Staff Writer L.A.Zuraikat@iup.edu

The sound of bagpipes, violins and the enchanting voices of a visiting musical group, Celtic Woman, will fill the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This concert marks the second year the group has visited Indiana, with its previous performance coming in March 2015. The current group features the vocal talents of Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin and Eabha McMahon, and introduces the new Celtic violinist, Tara McNeill, while being accompanied by “a group of equally talented musicians and dancers whose exceptional

skill and high energy bring a fresh fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition,” according to the tour’s Facebook page. The concert will feature many songs from the group’s forthcoming “Voices of Angels” album, and will contain “all new stage designs, stunning wardrobes, superb choreography and magnificent arrangements of timeless Irish traditional and contemporary standards in the group’s award-winning signature style,” according to the KCAC event page. The idea for the group was conceived in Dublin, Ireland, in 2004, with the goal of creating a musical ensemble that featured a selection of classically and traditionally trained Irish female musicians. According to its website, the first-ever Celtic Woman

performance was recorded in 2004 for PBS television at The Helix in Dublin in front of a sold-out audience. It was broadcast in the U.S. on PBS in March 2005. Commercial success for the group quickly followed. Within weeks, the group’s debut album reached No. 1 on Billboard's World Music chart and held the top position for 81 weeks, selling more than 1 million copies. Since those initial performances, the group has embarked on several successful world tours, including numerous visits to the U.S., Australia, China, Japan and South Africa, amongst other countries. The group has also performed for three different U.S. presidents (Clinton, Bush and Obama), and has sold more than 10 million CDs and DVDs worldwide.

While the members comprising the group have changed over the last decade or so, one aspect that has remained constant is the group’s dedication to providing an entertaining experience that showcases Celtic culture and heritage. “The show is a joyful fusion of all things Celtic, from bagpipes and bouzouki to Irish dances,” said Dave Kavanagh, the group’s executive producer. “But it’s also so much more than that. It’s a universal celebration of life. It’s traditional. It’s contemporary. It’s yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Tickets for the event can be purchased at iuptix.com, the KCAC box office or by phone at 800-514-3849. Ticket prices range from $42 to $102. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m.

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Local high school filmmakers to hold film festival Bird’s Nest Breakfast Ingredients: 1 slice of bread 1 tablespoon of butter 1 egg A pinch of salt and pepper A frying pan or an electric griddle will work best 1. Cut a small circle into the middle of the bread. Be careful not to cut into the crust (a small cup or cookie cutter works well for this). 2. A) If using a frying pan: Heat pan over medium heat. Add butter when hot. B) If using an electric griddle: Plug in and turn on to heat approximately two minutes before cooking. Temperature should be between 300 and 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Add butter when hot. 3. Place bread in pan, then crack egg into the center. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Cook approximately three minutes, flip to other side and cook for a few more minutes until golden brown. 5. Circle of bread should be slightly toasted/browned while egg is cooking. The same pan can be used for this. 6. Serve and enjoy immediately. Total Servings: 1 This recipe can be enjoyed any time of the day, not just for breakfast. Pair this with home fries, bacon or sausage, sliced avocados or any fresh fruits for a quick and healthy meal you can enjoy at a very reasonable price. Recipe created by: Emilee Shawver, IUP Punxsutawney culinary student Recipe edited by: Melinda McIsaac, IUP Academy of Culinary Arts chef instructor

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Films for the festival were made and submitted by local high school students.

By SETH WOOLCOCK Lead Culture Writer S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu

The Flick Film Festival will bring a collective amount of IUP resources together for the second consecutive year in hopes of developing a film depicting campus culture. This year’s festival will start at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Stouffer Hall’s Beard Auditorium. Instead of welcoming all filmmakers, this year’s festival will include only high school filmmakers. The College of Education and Educational Technology, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Eberly College of Business and Informational Technology have teamed up once again to bring the interdisciplinary film festival back to IUP, said Dr. Jim Lenze, communications media professor and chairman of the Flick Film Festival board. “We started out really big last year,” Lenze said, “so this year, we are taking a small step back, opening the festival to high school students only. We have full intentions of returning to full size next year.” This year’s festival will be a day-long experience. Twenty-four different films from high school filmmakers will be shown. Four

awards will be given following the films: Best Narrative, Best Animation, Best Documentary and Best Music Video. Colin Sheehy, a professional cinematographer who worked on camera technology during the filming of “The Dark Night Rises,” will speak at the event. Communications media professors Jeremy Waltman and Dr. Mary Beth Leidman will also be speaking. Dr. B. Gale Wilson, communications media chairwoman, will give a presentation on story structure. Lenze will present on screenplay writing. “All the resources we brought together for this festival I envision one day could make a really great film program here at IUP,” Lenze said. Lenze also said that this will be his final year chairing the committee. “I have spent three years trying to help develop Flick,” he said. “I love film very much, as I think it is one of the most unique forms of storytelling. I’m very grateful that our students will soon have the opportunity to experience film to its fullest.” Tickets for the Flick Film Festival can be purchased for $5 in advance at iblog.iup.edu/flickfestival or $10 at the door.

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a love for elephants,” Greczek said. “They’re without a doubt my favorite animal. I already have a few tattoos, so I couldn’t go without getting an elephant on my body somewhere to signify my love for them and what they represent.”

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IUP baseball’s struggles continue following four-game sweep by No. 6 Mercyhurst By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

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This past weekend, IUP baseball traveled to No. 6 Mercyhurst University for two straight days of doubleheaders at Phillip D. Hirtzel Field. To start the Friday doubleheader, Game 1 ended in a 9-4 loss despite a solid game from senior catcher Matt Eperesi (accounting). Third baseman Dan Sepic (junior, hospitality management) finished 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk. Designated hitter, junior Wes Carson (criminology), was also 1-for-2 with a run and a walk. Starting on the mound for the Crimson Hawks in Game 1 was sophomore Jeff Allen (criminology), who took the loss after pitching 3.1 innings. Allen had two strikeouts and yielded five hits. IUP had four hits compared to Mercyhurst’s 10. In Game 2, the Crimson Hawks fell to the Lakers, 9-4. Eperesi impressed again, going 1-for-1 with three RBIs. Teammate Tyler Adams (freshman, criminology) was 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Junior pitcher Colin Claus (health and fitness) took the loss. He pitched 3.1 innings and allowed four earned runs. On Saturday, the Crimson Hawks suffered a 25-3 loss against Mercyhurst in Game 1. The Lakers held a 7-0 lead after the first inning. Mercyhurst then pushed it to 16-0 with a nine-run second inning. Starting pitcher Mike Klingensmith (junior, exercise science) took the loss for the Crimson Hawks. Mercyhurst starting pitcher

Vincenzo Lucente earned the win after pitching 4.2 innings. In Game 2, IUP lost, 11-0. Mercyhurst started off with a 7-0 lead through the first four innings. The Crimson Hawks remained scoreless throughout the game. In the bottom of the third inning, IUP put runners on first and second with walks from Ryan LaCoe (freshmen, business) and Sepic. The pair each moved up a base on a wild pitch before a groundout ended the action. IUP once again tried to score with runners on second and third in the bottom of the fourth, but were unable to produce. Starting on the mound for IUP in the second game was Brian Albert (sophomore, criminology). Albert took the loss, and Merychurst pitcher Nolan Freeman earned the win. “It was a tough weekend,” Eperesi said. “I think the most important thing for us right now is to not throw in the towel, because one bad weekend isn’t going to determine the rest of the season for us. “We have a great group of guys and have the potential to make a strong run in the conference. We need to continue to keep working hard and playing tough.” After the weekend sweep by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West opponent, the Crimson Hawks fell to 3-13 overall and 0-4 in PSAC play. The Lakers improved to 12-1 and 4-0 in the conference. The Crimson Hawks are back in action this Friday for a doubleheader in Erie against Gannon University. IUP then plays Gannon at home on Saturday for another doubleheader. Both sets of games start at 1 and 3 p.m.

(IUP Athletics) Catcher Matt Eperesi (senior, accounting) hit his first home run of the season in the Crimson Hawks’ Game 2 loss to Mercyhurst University on Friday. Eperesi’s homer was a three-run blast, but wasn’t enough to spark the Crimson Hawks’ bats any further.

(IUP Athletics) Brian Albert (sophomore, criminology) attempted to help himself at the plate after getting the start in IUP’s Game 4 loss to Mercyhurst Saturday afternoon.

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IUP experiencing some early-season growing pains By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

This past weekend, the IUP softball team had six games scheduled, but due to incliment weather, the Sunday doubleheader with Edinboro University was postponed. Although the Crimson Hawks got a day off, the SOFTBALL softball team was kept busy with a doubleheader at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia and another doubleheader at Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference foe Shippensburg University. IUP opened up the weekend with a 6-1 loss to WJU. Despite the Crimson Hawks’ five-hit offensive effort, IUP was unable to produce the runs needed. “WJU got an early lead, and we just never threatened. Their pitcher did a really nice job keeping us off-balance,” IUP softball coach Bill Graham said. Following the 6-1 loss, the Crimson Hawks rebounded and found themselves on the winning side of another high-scoring game. In the second game of the doubleheader, IUP came out on top, 6-3, with freshmen Kaitlyn Beers (criminology) and Megan Little (art studio) recording two RBIs each to help lift the Crimson Hawks over the Cardinals. “Even though we do have a lot of youthfulness, we have a lot of talent,” senior Hannah Mercer (marketing) said. Following the WJU doubleheader, IUP traveled to Shippensburg for another two-game set.

(IUP Athletics) Shortstop Hannah Mercer (senior, marketing) is leading the Crimson Hawks with a .415 batting average.

In both games, the Crimson Hawks fell short in two separate pitching duels. The first game was a 2-0 loss despite an impressive six-inning, seven-strikeout performance from sophomore pitcher Lauren Zola (hospitality management). “Right now, we need to work on our offense,” Mercer said. “We are hoping as we continue to play, we improve.” In the second game at Shippensburg, IUP was able to produce a lot of offense, but was unable to collect enough timely hits to produce runs. In the 6-3 loss, the Crimson Hawks outhit the Raiders, 10-9. “Growing pains is something, I’d say,” Mercer said. “Down in Florida, we won some huge games. I think some of our inconsistency is because we are young.” Although the Crimson Hawks do have a youth-heavy roster (six freshmen and only two seniors), they are aware that just playing games is a valuable experience. “At this point of the season, we are just happy to get games in,” Mercer said. The Edinboro doubleheader has not yet been rescheduled. The Crimson Hawks will travel to Lock Haven University Friday for a doubleheader, then will hold their home-opener at 1 p.m. Saturday against Clarion University.

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IUP tennis picks up pair of wins over the weekend By AMBER BAILEY Staff Writer

A.L.Bailey2@iup.edu

This weekend, the IUP tennis team traveled to two different states, gaining two different wins along the way. The team first defeated Chestnut Hill University, 9-0, in Philadelphia early Saturday afternoon. Later on in Elkton, Md., the team beat Goldey-Beacom, 7-2. IUP clinched the win over Chestnut Hill with two doubles wins followed by five singles victories. No. 1 in singles for IUP was Jarka Petercakova (senior, international business), who took on the biggest test from Chestnut Hill, earning a three-setter over Laure-Anne Josso, 6-1, 3-6, 10-8. Josso is the only regionally ranked

player for Chestnut Hill, sitting at No. 8 in the East. The pair of Petercakova and Luise von Agris (junior, international business) earned themselves a victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, as the 16th-ranked team in the nation defeated Josso and Louise Charley, 8-4. At No. 2, Raquel Gonzalez (senior, business management) and Rachel Wood (senior, criminology) earned an 8-0 doubles win. Alongside them, the freshmen doubles partners Katya Minchenkova (undeclared business) and Mariana Valenzuela (cell and molecular biology) also picked up an 8-0 doubles win. IUP went on to deliver Goldey-Beacom its first loss of the year. These two consecutive wins for IUP were the team’s second and third

(IUP Athletics) Jarka Petercakova (senior, international business) picked up a big singles victory for the Crimson Hawks in the team’s win over Chestnut Hill University.

straight wins. The squad is now 8-4 overall. IUP started off the match with a doubles win from Gonzalez and Wood at 8-1. Minchenkova then paired up with Sophie Butland (senior, exercise science) in the nightcap, grabbing an 8-2 win followed by Petercakova and Von Agris’ 8-3 win. Goldey-Beacom’s top doubles team is ranked 10th in the region. Butland had the most exciting win of the night, winning, 6-2, 3-6, 10-4, over Manuela Cornejo. The team is back in action this week when they play four matches in a six-day span. IUP’s opponents are Clarion and Edinboro universities on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

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Final Four is set

(TNS) Luke Maye of North Carolina hit a last-second shot to put his team into the Final Four over Kentucky in the Elite Eight on Sunday.

By JOHN FORAN Contributing Writer J.N.Foran@iup.edu

This past weekend left many brackets busted, as this year’s NCAA Tournament has its Final Four teams locked in place, and all four have sights set on winning it all. Fans all over America watched as college basketball titans such as Duke, Louisville and Florida State all took stunning and shocking defeats to lower seeds before the Sweet 16 even began. Top-ranked collegiate player Lonzo Ball couldn’t rally No. 3 seed UCLA past the No. 2 seed Kentucky. Ball announced in a postgame interview after the loss that he’ll be entering the 2017 NBA Draft, thus ending his short tenure at UCLA. Kentucky freshman De’Aaron Fox dropped 39 points against UCLA, the most ever scored by a freshman in the tournament. This impressive performance had the Wildcats surging and hungry to take on the No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels in an Elite Eight matchup. Kentucky’s championship dreams were short-lived, however, as they fell on an incredible lastsecond shot by UNC sophomore Luke Maye. With a geographical advantage, the Kansas Jayhawks rolled the No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers, 98-66, in the Midwest Region, the largest deficit seen during the Sweet 16 this year. Although, playing in Kansas City

didn’t seem to help the Jayhawks too much the next time around, as they suffered a disappointing defeat to the No. 3 seed Oregon Ducks. The No. 4 seed West Virginia Mountaineers looked solid in their win against Notre Dame, but couldn’t carry that momentum against the No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs Thursday. Gonzaga went on to destroy No. 11 seed Xavier, 83-59, and cement their place in this year’s Final Four. Gonzaga will be attending the Final Four for the first time in program history. The 39 points No. 5 seed Virginia scored against No. 4 Florida was the smallest total scored by any team in this year’s tournament. But Florida’s defense still wasn’t enough to stop the No. 7 seed South Carolina Gamecocks from making it to their first-ever Final Four appearance, as well. North Carolina will be making their 20th Final Four appearance, the most of any school ever. They’ll be facing Oregon, who hasn’t been to the championship game, let alone the Final Four, since they won the first-ever NCAA Tournament in 1939. Regardless of personal preference, college basketball fans everywhere can agree that so far, this year’s tournament has shown us some spectacular basketball. These last three games promise to be just as electric. Both Final Four games are being played Saturday, leading up to the championship game next Monday in Glendale, Ariz.

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