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(Flickr) University, borough and state police officers are tasked with increasing policing during homecoming weekend.

Police prepare for homecoming festivities

By SETH WOOLCOCK Staff Writer S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu

Homecoming weekend is one of the busiest weekends for police in Indiana. The police will be in charge of providing a safe environment so that everyone can enjoy the weekend, police said Thursday at a press conference with the Indiana Area Collaborative Team.

Indiana Borough police will be leading the charge. They will be joined by both IUP campus police as well as the Pennsylvania State Police. The barracks have been staffed with more than 20 extra officers just for this weekend. One can also expect appearances from police outside of the area, including Punxsutawney police and Cherry Tree police. The police this weekend will be “one huge unified force,” according to Indiana Police Chief William Sutton.

Code Enforcement Officers will also be patrolling the town and university. Their main objective will be clearing out buildings that are

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(The Penn archives) While homecoming is always a cause for celebration on campus, it is also one of the most highly policed weekends of the school year. This makes it one of the easiest weekends to be charged for misconduct.

over-occupied with students, trying to prevent a structural collapse.

In contrast to recent homecoming weekends, the Indiana County Sheriff’s Office will also be trying to keep the streets safe.

The Sheriff’s Office will be working with borough police providing

additional crew and extra supervision. Its other objective will be transporting citizens to the Indiana Regional Medical Center or the Indiana County Jail. A neighborhood watch has also been put into effect for the weekend. The watch is supposedly around the Grandview

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Avenue area. It will be their job to notify the police of any large quantities of students that appear to be too rambunctious.

“If you see something, say something,” said Michelle Fryling, IUP executive director of communications and media relations.

Safety will also be the goal when it comes to the campus residential living areas. All bike doors will be closed. The staff will also be checking I-Cards and guest registration forms so they know who is coming and going from the buildings.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) will be trying to reach out to students living off campus to make sure their safety is intact for the upcoming weekend.

Next week, they will meet with the students who “fail to follow university policies.”

There will be additional resources available if needed, including eight horses ready to go, as they are useful when trying to break up large crowds.

The police will also be using air support if needed, meaning a helicopter could be making an appearance at some point over the weekend.

Additionally, a new nuisance ordinance that requires police to notify the township when a residence has been cited for three or more party-related offenses is in effect this weekend.

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No horsin’ around: Tips for homecoming weekend

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By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Lead News Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Homecoming weekend contains all sorts of different activities for students to do, ranging from the parade to the football game.

For students who may be celebrating at off-campus events this weekend, here are some important safety tips to keep in mind:

1. Don’t pet the horses:

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ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • Jon Krecota, 43, of Home, was cited for public drunkenness at 1:53 a.m.

Oct. 6 at the US Post Office, 47 South Seventh St., according to the Indiana Borough Police Department.

• Andre Sumpter, 21, of Wexford, was charged with public drunkenness at 12:05 a.m. Oct. 8 in the 700 block of Locust Street, according to borough police.

HIT-AND-RUN • Borough police reported that someone struck the front bumper of a parked silver Cadillac sedan at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. Oct. 11 in the 00 block of North Eighth Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police at 724349-2121.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT • Nyla Meade, 19, of Jefferson Hills, was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment at 3:16 p.m. Oct. 3 in the 100 block of South Eighth Street, according to borough police.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF • Borough police responded to a report that people were fighting at 1:40 a.m. Oct. 8 in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street.

A black Dodge SUV’s rear passenger window was damaged while parked in this area, according to borough police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police at 724349-2121.

Increased police on duty this weekend will include officers on horseback.

While it might be tempting to pet the horses or approach them, especially while under the influence, students should avoid doing this.

This is both for their own safety and the safety of the horses.

Also, it is a good way to avoid an unnecessary arrest.

2. Watch your drinks:

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leave your drink unattended.

If you have to step away for a little while, either leave your drink with a trusted friend or bring it with you.

If you are suspicious your drink has been tampered with, it is best to get a new one.

Also, do not accept a drink that someone else poured if you do not

(The Penn archives) Officers ride horses during their homecoming patrols.

know them.

3. Be prepared ahead of time:

If driving, have a designated driver.

Know who you are traveling with and stay in groups.

Do not go out alone.

Have a charged phone and keep your important possessions on you at all times.

Also, make sure you have phone numbers for the people you are going out with.

4. Be aware of your surroundings: Be alert to what is going on at all times.

Do not consistently look at your phone, especially when traveling.

Take notice of street names and landmarks so you know your location.

Be alert to cars and large groups of people, whether driving or walking.

There will be a lot of people outside.

Also, if you suspect you are being followed, cross the street and go in a different direction to a place where others are gathered.

5. Call for help if necessary: If things get out of hand or if a medical emergency arises, such as alcohol poisoning, call 9-1-1 for help.

Medical amnesty laws in Pennsylvania protect underage individuals from legal trouble if they call emergency services.

Both the caller and student in need of assistance cannot be arrested or charged with a crime when calling for help.

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Government seats up for grabs this November

By CODY PATTISON Staff Writer C.W.Pattison@iup.edu

With the general election less than a month away, IUP students who are registered to vote for the presidential nominees can also vote in the state’s 9th Congressional District.

The two candidates include the incumbent, Republican Bill Shuster, and Art Halvorson, the democratic nominee.

Although it seems to be a battle between a Republican and a democrat for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, it really isn’t.

Halvorson ran against Shuster in the last primary election and lost, but he was able to get 1,069 write-in votes on the democratic side, more than anyone else on the democratic ballot.

Halvorson accepted the nomination, and is facing the incumbent Shuster again in the upcoming election.

“I make it very clear I am Christian conservative Republican,” Halvorson said.

“When elected, I will serve on the Republican side of the house.

“I always have been, I always will be.”

Halvorson believes that state jobs are lessening and that poverty and unemployment are on the rise.

Halvorson, if elected, would focus on trying to defund Planned Parenthood and try to get rid of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Halvorson spoke briefly about why he is better suited than the incumbent Shuster.

“I’m more qualified to begin with,” Halvorson said.

“He used to sell cars, I was a veteran; I believe my character is impeccable, his is not.

“My opponent has been [incumbent] 16 years and showed us he has no character and will do anything as long as you give him money.”

Halvorson believes Obamacare should be retracted and the role of health care in government should be reconsidered.

(Wikimedia) Art Halvorson, the democratic nominee

Halvorson also wants less government involvement and more free-market involvement.

“Obamacare is destroying the healthcare system by driving up prices,” Halvorson said.

“It’s called the Affordable Care Act, and it’s not affordable. Most health care goes to elderly and Obamacare forces people to buy insurance.”

Halvorson spoke about the future, and said that Americans need to focus on the social and fiscal condition of the district.

“I think Americans should focus getting characters of leaders in place,” Halvorson said.

“We need to bring discipline to Congress.”

The incumbent of the 9th Congressional District, Bill Shuster, has held the position since 2001.

Shuster responded about Halvorson, his website and his attacks on the incumbent.

“Art Halvorson has only proven that he will do or say anything to get elected,” Shuster said.

“Even if that includes switching from Republican to democrat midelection and running a campaign based on false and personal attacks against me and my family.”

Shuster said that he wants to create and continue to make legislation to protect the coal industry, reduce government and encourage economic growth in the private sector.

Shuster also believes Americans should focus on national security in

Bill Shuster, the Republican nominee

the years to come.

Shuster spoke about why he believes he is better-suited to remain in office.

“I understand the challenges our young people are facing when they leave school,” Shuster said.

“I want there to be good-paying jobs available for people of all educational backgrounds and we aren’t going to do that by having

a federal government that is growing in size and forcing costly regulations onto our employers.”

Shuster also talked about small business and what he would do to help.

“I’m going to continue passing policies that limit regulations that stifle growth and ensure that if businesses want to hire new employees they can without worrying

about new taxes coming their way or unnecessary regulations,” Shuster said.

Shuster said if he were re-elected, he would also try to focus on creating more jobs in Indiana County.

“Advancing policies that allow for economic growth in Indiana County will continue to be a top priority,” Shuster said.

“I’ve worked to do just that by fighting back at the EPA’s war on coal, voting for tax cuts for our small businesses so they can hire more employees and authoring and passing a long-term highway bill that invests in our region’s roads and bridges.

“While these measures are all different, they all share a common goal of bringing more jobs to Indiana County.”

Although the 9th Congressional District is being fought over by two Republican candidates, the tickets will read democrat vs. Republican.

Democratic students will have to write in an actual democratic candidate for the district.

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IUP to celebrate 85th annual homecoming parade

By NICOLETTE QUERRY Staff Writer N.M.Querry@iup.edu

The parade will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday on 11th and Philadelphia streets. The parade and other homecoming events are being hosted by the IUP Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement (MCSLE).

The 2016 IUP Homecoming parade’s theme this year is “Bringing the Pages to Life.”

“IUP’s department of military science howitzer cannon, which will be located near the Indiana County Courthouse, will fire to signal the start of the parade,” according to IUP’s website.

The parade will focus on children’s literature with five major floats participating, said Brianna Drylie, MCSLE assistant director of program coordination.

Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Pi and Sigma Chi will con-

(Nicolette Querry/ The Penn) Many students involed in Greek Life helped to construct parade floats in the weeks leading up to the homecoming parade.

struct the “Where the Wild Things Are” float.

Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Gamma, the Latino Student Organization and Alpha Gamma Delta will present “The Lorax” float.

Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta, Phi Kappa Psi and Kappa Delta Rho will showcase the “Harry Potter” float.

Kappa Sigma, Alpha Sigma Tau,

Theta Chi and Delta Phi Epsilon will present “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” float.

Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Tau Sigma, Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Sigma Alpha will coordinate the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” float.

The parade will feature nearly 80 campus and community units, according to IUP’s website.

”I am on the float this year and I couldn’t be more excited to represent Sigma Kappa during homecoming weekend,” Natalie Fiorenza (junior, nursing) said.

Some participants not involved in floats are Flower Gallery, Dance Explosion, Blessings Foster Care Ministry Inc., Thea’s Promise Pitbull Rescue, the Armstrong County Democratic Committee and

Friends and the Londonettes.

“This would be my first year participating in the parade, and I’m excited for how the float will come together,” said Irene Hause (sophomore, hospitality management) of Delta Phi Epsilon.

The Brown Hotel is hosting a pre-parade buffet “Farm to Table” breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday morning.

UND officials excuse racism with ‘free speech’

By RACHEL TAZIN Star Tribune TNS

University of North Dakota officials announced late Wednesday that they concluded an investigation into two racially charged Snapchat photos, and have decided not to punish the students involved.

“After a full review of the information, the Code of Student Life, and the laws pertaining to each incident, and after consulting with General Council, (the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities) has concluded that neither incident constitutes a violation of the UND Code of Student Life,” the school wrote in a statement. The outcome was “driven by the Constitutional protection of free speech,” but officials wouldn’t disclose details of their findings.

The two UND Snapchat inci-

dents occurred within days of each other in late September. The first involved three different students who allegedly locked a black student out of a dorm and took a picture on her phone with the caption, “locked the black b---- out.”

And the second showed four students posing in blackface with the caption “Black lives matter.”

“As part of the conversation with student leaders, we talked about the concept of Zero Tolerance,” UND President Mark Kennedy said in a statement released following the investigation. “While I appreciate the desire for such a policy, it is unachievable under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.”

Kennedy said he was aware that students and other members of the community were hurt by the incidents, and that he personally was “appalled” by the photos.

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Campus ministry groups to lend a hand during homecoming festivities We hope to provide a safe place for students to gather.

By KATIE MEST Staff Writer K.A.Mest@iup.edu

During this weekend’s homecoming festivities, Grace United Methodist Church and Graystone Presbyterian Church will be partaking in Midnight Mission.

Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO), two campus ministries, partner with each church to set up this event.

Cru’s Midnight Mission will be Friday night, while CCO’s will be Saturday. “[Cru] is an environment that provides people who are likeminded to get to know each other in a community to gain leadership skills and to be, essentially, lifelong laborers of Christ,” said Brianna Newman (senior, criminology), who will be helping with Cru members this weekend.

Midnight Mission was established to keep students safe during the madness that is homecoming weekend.

-Ivan Strong Moore (assistant director of campus ministry)

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Last year, hundreds of students congregated on church grounds to have a safe, fun homecoming experience.

Many students go out to parties these nights, and the ministries work to try to keep students safe.

Ivan Strong Moore, the assistant director of campus ministry at Graystone Church, encourages students to use the services provided to them at this time.

“Homecoming can be a chaotic night,” Moore said, “so we hope to provide a safe place for students to gather with loving people

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Coalition for Christian Outreach attracted many students during homecoming last year at Graystone Presbyterian Church.

and food, water and hot cocoa to help students stay healthy and safe throughout the night.

“This year you can expect dozens of volunteers on hand, music, phone charging stations and thou-

sands of free hot dogs.”

Mike Kroll, a campus ministry staff member for Cru, invites students to come for food and a fun time.

“We realized that there are

some students who go off campus, and there are lots of people who come in from out of town to be a part of higher risk activities,” Kroll said.

“We want to be in the middle of that to provide a safe atmosphere and let them know that there’s still a love for students even though there’s a perception that they’re making poor choices.

“We still care very deeply about those students, and we are for their well-being.”

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Sociology professor charged after stumbling upon pipeline protest

By KATIE MEST Staff Writer K.A.Mest@iup.edu

An IUP professor was arrested Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C., for a protest in the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Dr. Demond Mullins, assistant sociology professor, was charged with unlawful entry Oct. 6, according to the District of Columbia Courts.

Mullins and 12 others spent the night in jail after protesting oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands.

Mullins did not initially intend to participate in the Dakota Access Pipeline protest. Instead, he was in D.C. for a march on Capitol Hill.

He traveled on behalf of the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization he has been

The indigenous people are fighting for their land -Dr. Demond Mullins (assistant professor of sociology) involved with since 2010, and the Vet Voice Foundation, a foundation that helps veterans serve their communities through democracy and to lobby Congress to avoid industrialization in areas of the Arctic.

“I had a whole agenda of congressmen to speak to,” Mullins said.

During lobbying, the Sierra Club and Vet Voice asked Congress to endorse H.R.239, he said.

(Andrea Paige/ The Penn)

Dr. Demond Mullins is a professor in the sociology department. He was arrested and charged with unlawful entry Oct. 6 after a Sept. 15 protest in Washington, D.C.

H.R. 239, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, designates about 1.5 million acres of land within Alaska as wilderness under the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS).

Mullins and five other veterans took a trip to the Arctic in late June that was covered under H.R. 239.

If the land were to be industrialized, the caribou would become endangered, he said.

The caribou are the center of that ecosystem, and that would affect the people and the bears.

“The coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge provides vital habitat for much of America’s most spectacular wildlife,” according to the Alaska Wilderness League.

Polar bears and brown bears, plus caribou, wolves and muskoxen, are just a few of the more than 250 species that rely on the coastal plain to live.

“The indigenous people there are fighting to protect their land,” Mullins said.

After his original march, Mullins joined the Dakota Access Pipeline protest which was happening simultaneously. He was about to speak about the importance of protecting these native lands when he was arrested.

The demonstrators from “Keep It in the Ground” decided to take action after Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Department of the Interior reneged on her promise to speak with them, Mullins said.

The Dakota Access Pipeline has been a hot topic in the news

throughout the past few months.

The pipeline is a $3.7 billion investment that will create 8,000 to 12,000 local jobs during construction, according to the pipeline project’s website.

Actress and activist Shailene Woodley was arrested Monday during a peaceful protest opposing the construction of the pipeline, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Woodley was charged, along with 26 others, with criminal trespassing.

The pipeline has faced resistance and protests from both environmental groups lobbying for decreased dependence on nonrenewable resources and Native American groups, specifically the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, who would be most directly affected by the pipeline, and argue that the construction of the pipeline disrupts sacred sites.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s request Monday morning for an injunction to halt construction.

Mullins has recently been invited to speak about his research with veterans at The White House to senior staff, the president and the First Lady Oct. 28.

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IUP percussionist teaches high school band

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Lead News Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Zachary Everett (senior, music education) is a percussionist within the IUP music department who has achieved a lot since coming to IUP, including serving on the staff for the Gateway High School marching band drumline, placing second in the Delta Omicron solo competition last year and winning an award at the undergraduate scholar’s forum.

At Gateway, Everett teaches the front ensemble for the marching band.

“The staff I work with is wonderful and the kids are very talented and a joy to work with,” Everett said.

The section consists of different instruments including mallets instruments, auxiliary percussion and a drum set.

Gateway’s front ensemble performs at the high school’s football games as well as in competitions around western Pennsylvania, according to Everett.

The Delta Omicron solo competition is an annual competition at IUP open to musicians regardless of their type of instrument.

The competition consists of three rounds. The first two rounds are used to select four finalists from all of the entries who perform in the final round.

Everett said working to receive second place in the competition was stressful, but worth it.

“Participating in the Delta Omicron solo competition was a really great experience, even though it was really stressful at times,” Everett said. “I remember being really anxious for my performance in the final round; I was pacing around all day. I was really surprised and excited to make it to the final round let alone get second place.”

It is equally important to know your limits and know when you to need to relax and take a break.

-Zachary Everett (senior, music education) Everett also won the dean’s award for the College of Fine Arts for his presentation at the undergraduate scholar’s forum titled, “An Examination on the Compositional Style of Keiko Abe.” For the presentation, Everett analyzed and replicated the unique and distinct compositional style of Abe. He replicated it in a model composition that he wrote.

He performed it at the scholar’s forum in addition to some of Abe’s other music.

Everett’s other achievements since coming to IUP include teaching for the IUP community music school and performing with the IUP marching band for a season.

He has also performed in various ensembles while at IUP, including the IUP Percussion Ensemble, concert band, symphony band, wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz band, marching band and men’s choir.

“The percussion studio at IUP is very close and functions very much like a family,” Everett said.

“This sense of family and comradery makes performances that much better because I get to be on stage with my closest friends.”

Everett will also be a featured soloist at the IUP Percussion Ensemble concert Nov. 3.

Dr. Michael Kingan nominated Everett for the student spotlight.

Kingan is the conductor for the IUP Percussion Ensemble and has gotten to know Everett from classes and lessons, as well.

“He’s very talented and has as-

(Stephanie Bachman/ The Penn)

Zachary Everett (senior, music education) placed second in the Delta Omicron solo competition last year.

sumed a leadership role in the percussion studio,” Kingan said of Everett.

Kingan also described him as a

respected role model for the percussion area who has risen to the top of the percussion studio.

After graduation, Everett would

like to pursue a master’s degree in percussion performance. He is currently auditioning at various schools, including Florida State University and the University of South Carolina.

He offered some advice to other undergraduate students, especially new students.

“New students constantly hear the importance of staying focused and working hard,” Everett said.

“It is very important to apply yourself while you are here. However, I feel that it is equally important to know your limits and know when you need to relax and take a break.

“Also, no matter what your major is, take advantage of every opportunity you can. These opportunities will not always be available to you.”

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San Jose State water polo player reportedly flees country

By KATY MURPHY and ROBERT Sologna The Mercury News TNS

An international San Jose State water polo player temporarily banned from campus amid accusations that he sexually assaulted two women appears to have left the country, according to campus officials.

Just months after a sexual assault case involving former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner triggered an avalanche of outrage, two San Jose State students came forward in September to report a freshman water polo player had raped them at an off-campus party over Labor Day weekend, authorities say.

The first allegation against the international student-athlete came to light on Sept. 4, prompting in-

vestigations by the San Jose Police Department and the campus’s anti-discrimination, or Title IX, office.

The second woman came forward about two weeks later, and on Sept. 22, San Jose State issued an interim suspension that prevented the student-athlete from entering campus property or participating in any campus-related events, including team practices, said campus spokeswoman Pat Lopes Harris. He has not been arrested in connection with the allegations or charged with any crime; the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case.

Campus officials have not named the student nor his country of origin. The student did not immediately respond to requests for comment. This news organization is not naming him because he has not been publicly identified or formally accused of a crime.

“He maintained from the beginning that he was innocent,” said Natalie Brouwer Potts, the campus’s new Title IX officer. Although he appears to have left the country, Lopes Harris said, the student is still enrolled in school and on the water polo team’s eligibility roster.

“Regardless of where he is, the investigation goes forward because the university is committed to ensuring that anyone who violates Title IX, the sexual assault policy, is held accountable,” Brouwer Potts said. If the campus investigation validates the allegations against the freshman, who played on a partial scholarship, he will be subject to sanctions from the school that could be as serious as expulsion.

San Jose State officials say they responded swiftly and appropriately to the complaints and that they acted to protect the women.

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Six O’Clock Series: Office of International Education to co-sponsor event with focus on the Middle East

By JEREMY STOUT Staff Writer J.W.Stout@iup.edu

The Six O’Clock Series will be presenting a panel on “Dispelling Myths About the Middle East” at 6 p.m. Monday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

The panel is expected to last for an hour and a half, and will feature experts on the topic.

The panelists include Dr. Christine Baker, assistant history professor whose focus is in the Middle East; Dr. Rachel Sternfeld, assistant political science professor with a regional focus in the Middle East; and Sahar Al-Shoubaki, a doctoral student in literature and criticism and president of the Muslim Student Association.

Shoubaki brings a particularly interesting viewpoint as a Jordanian woman.

She will be discussing her experiences as an Arab student in the U.S. The panels focus is on abolishing commonly held misconceptions of the Middle East and instilling in IUP students a greater understanding of the region.

“Our goal is to dispel the myths of the people in the Middle East

Our goal is to dispel the myths of the people in the Middle East and the Muslim population.

-Jessica Dories (assistant director of international student and scholar services) and the Muslim population,” said Jessica Dories, assistant director of international student and scholar services, who is putting together the event.

The aim of the panel is to combat the perception that the Middle East is in a state of constant turmoil.

The panel is looking to “paint a fresh perspective about the rich cultures, education and current events of this region.”

The event is being held as part of IUP’s International Education Week, and is being co-sponsored by the Office of International Education.

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Homecoming shirts now on sale

By NICOLETTE QUERRY Staff Writer N.M.Querry@iup.edu

Homecoming T-shirts are on sale this year around campus, ranging from $10 to $15 per shirt or $10 for a hat.

Student organizations are carrying on the tradition of selling shirts on campus by participating in the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement’s (MCSLE) contest, according to MCSLE flyers.

References to pop culture include Drake, Kanye West, the Olympics, “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “The Lion King” and Harambe.

Other shirts include references to cultural or social issues such as “alcohol you later,” “Black Parties Matter” and “always on tap.”

Not all T-shirts being sold on campus are entered in the contest.

The shirts in the contest include Alpha Tau Delta’s “We ain’t ever getting older” shirts, Criminology Graduate Student Organization’s “You can take me out of IUP… but you can’t take the IUP out of me!” shirts and Coalition for Christian Outreach’s “Talons Up” shirts, according to IUP’s Facebook page.

Other shirts in the contest include two Drake shirts: the IUP Fashion Association’s with the number 16 and praying hands, and the Student Marketing Association’s (SMA) “I pray to make it back in one piece” shirts.

“I came up with the idea during a brainstorming session with my roommate,” said SMA social media and event coordinator Nikki Papadoplos (senior, marketing).

Each organization can decide what to do with its proceeds, and many are choosing to invest the money in funding for exhibitions in Pittsburgh and New York City or conference trips.

(Nicolette Querry/ The Penn) Many organizations put their creativity to work in order to design this year’s IUP Homecoming T-shirts. Some put in a little extra effort to create hats or drink koozies to sell along with the usual merchandise.

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association is selling shirts in the contest with “IUP Homecoming” on the front and “Hawks” with a bow on the back, according to Megan Disher (senior, speech pathology).

Proceeds from their sales will go toward the club’s general costs, such as their Spaghetti for Smiles campaign.

“Every year we participate in Relay for Life and do an event called Spaghetti for Smiles, where we raise hundreds of dollars each year for cleft palate operations,” Disher said.

To vote, go to the IUP Facebook page and “like” a picture of your favorite shirt.

Winners will be announced at 9 a.m. Friday. In the case of a tie, IUP President Michael Driscoll will decide the winner.

The Co-op Store is also selling a variety of homecoming-themed T-shirts which will be available for purchase longer than the ones sold by individual organizations.

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Aramark partners with fitness app to improve on-campus health

By AGGIE PHILLIPS Staff Writer A.V.Phillips@iup.edu

Aramark, a food service business that specializes in providing education and health services to universities, school districts, stadiums, hospitals and prisons, is the main provider for campus restaurants at IUP. Aramark partnered with MyFitnessPal, a free app that allows users to log their activity, water intake and calories consumed, as well as track individual’s macros and count steps.

The app also aims to keep people accountable by tracking how many days in a row they log meals and sending reminders if the user has not logged anything for the day. The MyFitnessPal tracker can even be linked to other devices such as a Fitbit or Goji, and can be used online at the MyFitnessPal website.

(Kevin Smith/ The Penn) IUP’s campus dining has partnered with a fitness app.

Tracking food can be done by making a search for the food or scanning a barcode on a package. However, not every food item that is out there is easily accessible on the app, especially foods from places that are not nationwide such as the options available at IUP. “We know that health, wellness and nutrition-related issues are a priority for students,” said Jennifer Braughler, district marketing manager of Aramark.

“Partnering with MyFitnessPal

strengthens Aramark’s commitment to support healthy lifestyles by making it easy for students to track their way to better health.”

This partnership came from the idea that students use their phones for so many things already, and being able to provide more information on and easier access to the foods already available on campus will encourage students to use the app and, in turn, make healthier choices.

“Counting calories and tracking your exercise and activity level is a great way to help students make good choices and live a healthy life,” Braughler said.

“As part of our Healthy for Life program, we want students to be able to get nutrition information and track both the healthier and more indulgent choices they make.”

More information can be found online and on Aramark’s social media platforms.

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Financial planner, counselor offer advice

By JIM GALLAGHER St. Louis Post-Dispatch TNS

Many college students will struggle when it comes to money management. While most will do just fine, others could use a few tips.

Some students will dig themselves into a deep financial hole when they are on their own for the first time.

So, let’s look for ways to keep your financial troubles to a minimum.

For help, we’ll turn to two people who know a lot about students and financial messes.

Rob Weagley is chairman emeritus of the personal financial planning department at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Angela Whitlow counsels low-income students bound for college at Boys Hope Girls Hope in suburban St. Louis.

By now, families have their student aid packages, and they figure they can afford the school they’ve chosen. But with so many ways to waste money, it’s easy to slip up.

“You’ve got to have a budget,” says Weagley.

Break the budget into two parts: needs and wants. The needs are food, shelter, tuition, books, transport and a phone.

Everything else is a want. Holes in your jeans are a fashion state-

(Wikipedia) Students often find it difficult to manage their finances or loans, and many graduate with as much as $40,000 in debt.

ment. So is a head in need of a haircut.

Add up the needs, and compare it to the amount of money available for the year. Anything left is pizza, jeans and haircut money.

Some colleges offer help with this. Mizzou has a one-credit online course called “Financial Survival,” designed for students managing their own money for the first time.

It goes beyond paying for college into things such as apartment leases and credit. Webster University has a similar “Money Talks” program.

For your time on campus, try to spend only on things you really need, says Weagley, just to make sure you can cover them within your budget.

Learn to cook – it can save you plenty. This is tough for some new

students to handle.

The temptation is to borrow more money, and that gets us to perhaps the most important lesson about credit.

Borrowing makes sense when it buys something that will pay you back.

An education is the best example: It brings bigger paychecks for life.

“Don’t take out a loan for a piece of pizza!” says Whitlow.

You’ll be paying for it, plus interest, until you spot your first wrinkle.

The idea is to keep student loans to an absolute minimum.

There is a grand debate over whether students should have credit cards, and parents usually get to make the choice.

Federal law says that people under age 21 must have either a

parent’s permission, or sufficient income, to get a card.

On the plus side, a credit card is instant money in an emergency. If the jalopy breaks down on a lonely road, the kid can get a hotel room for the night. That’s why Weagley let his own children use credit cards in college.

Credit cards also establish a credit record, and a good record makes it easier to get a car loan or an apartment after graduation.

On the other hand, a credit card is like magical money. It’s a terrible temptation in the hands of an 18-year-old.

Even adults lose track of their plastic spending, and jaws drop when the bill arrives.

Skipping card payments turns a credit record rotten, which can sabotage a job search.

Banks love to get cards in student hands, trusting that Mom and Pop will pay the bill if students get in trouble.

Banks have cards designed just for students, and some come with booby traps.

Take the Journey Student Rewards Card from Capital One. It offers 1 percent cash-back on purchases, boosted to 1.25 percent if the student pays the bill on time.

However, it charges horrific 20-percent interest on balances not paid in full each month.

That’s an express lane to financial hell for a feckless student.

The alternative is a debit card

that sucks payments directly from a bank checking account.

Debit cards don’t help establish credit, but they can limit spending to the amount in the account.

Just don’t sign up for overdraft protection.

That protection means the bank will cover your debit card overdrafts at a cost of $30-plus for each. It enables irresponsibility and charges big for it.

If you’re short on pizza money, get a job instead. Weagley, a professor who has spent 32 years observing students at Mizzou, thinks a part-time job can actually improve a student’s academic performance.

Students working 10 or 15 hours a week learn to budget time better. They buckle down and study.

“I’ve seen students do better – but only if they don’t work too much,” says Weagley.

Look for work on campus. Professors often need go-fer help with their research, and pay for it. Those are the real plums.

“They learn so much doing it,” says Weagley, and professors make great job references.

The worst thing to do with overdue bills is ignore them.

“As soon as you think you’re in financial difficulties, seek help,” says Weagley.

Head for the student counseling center. Mizzou, for instance, has a program in which seniors majoring in financial planning help fellow students in trouble.

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APSCUF vacates on-campus office in preparation for strike

(Jason Daquelente/ The Penn) APSCUF members helped to move all on-campus office supplies to its new off-campus facility Thursday in preparation for the faculty strike scheduled for Wednesday.

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Change to report policy yields lack of transparency

(Kevin Smith / The Penn)

IUP Police have discontinued sharing “press-ready” reports with local media.

(HIPAA) and the Violence Against Women Act as reasons for not being allowed to disclose the information.

But if students’ names couldn’t be released when crimes were committed, why could the borough and state police release them? He explained that because IUP Police is under the jurisdiction of the university, it had to follow laws that applied to the university, including FERPA. The visit with campus police presented more questions than had been answered,

since we knew police – including university police – are obligated by law to provide the public with access to names and other police blotter information of anyone facing criminal charges, student or not. Was this change in policy against the law?

Luckily, The Penn is a member of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, which is a wonderful repository of media law information. According to Melissa Melewsky, Media Law Counsel, the Clery Act, HIPPA and FERPA should not prevent release of crime

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Seen around campus

Readers of The Penn may have noticed that there has been a significant lack of items being offered in the police blotter section.

We would like to tell you that there have been no campus offenses to report, but that would be disingenuous.

The actual reason that you have not been informed of IUP Police activity is because the IUP Police have discontinued sharing information with local media, including The Indiana Gazette and The Penn.

In search of answers as to why information sharing had been discontinued, a member of The Penn editorial staff visited the university police office. According to an IUP police officer, the policy of making “press-ready” reports available to the media had been discontinued.

Now, the police would only share the minimum required by the Clery Act, which is a daily log of crimes that includes the nature of the crime, date and time it occurred, general location of the crime and the disposition of the complaint if known. The name of persons involved, he said, are not required, therefore would not be released.

Also discussed at length was the change of policy IUP had made regarding the release of students’ names. He told our editorial staff member that because of amendments made in June to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), identifying students who have been arrested would violate FERPA. He also listed the Clery Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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information that occurs on campus and that news outlets such as The Penn are obligated to report. In fact, FERPA expressly excludes law enforcement records from the definition of ‘education records’ protected by FERPA. In addition, PA’s Right to Know Law (RTKL) applies to all PASSHE schools, and as such, the campus police department is required to provide access to public records in its possession.

While RTKL exempts many law enforcement records from public access, it expressly requires public access to police blotters, which are defined as a ‘chronological listing of arrests, usually documented contemporaneous with the incident, which may include, but is not limited to, the name and address of the individual charged and the alleged offenses.’ RTKL requires law enforcement agencies to provide access to blotter information, and this applies to campus police.

The accurate and full reporting of the news is a responsibility that is taken very seriously by The Penn. It is our obligation to share with our readers the police blotter of crimes happening in our area.

As the press, we understand the need for transparency in the goings on of the government and police, and will work to make sure transparency occurs.

Though there has been a delay in obtaining the police reports for crimes committed on campus grounds, The Penn will report these in the police blotter section of our paper as soon as possible.

Students were seen in the Oak Grove Tuesday celebrating the 28th National Coming Out Day, a day to serve as a reminder that one of the LGBTQIA community’s most basic tools is the power of coming out. These photos were posted on Instagram by @iupwomengender.

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EDITORIAL

What happens on homecoming weekend stays on the internet As homecoming veterans may be able to tell you, this weekend tends to light up like the Vegas Strip. It is easy to get lost in the many festivities that await any student eager to taste the brew.

It is important, though, to remember that if you won’t be able to recollect what happens this weekend, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms will.

This isn’t to say, don’t have a great time. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Each day should be seized, for we never know when our clock will be punched. As the Oxford Dictionary would now say, Yolo! But whether you’re going out this weekend or staying in, it is important to remember the world is watching.

It’s not only family who will see the blunders of the weekend on the web – future associates may as well.

According to a Career Builder’s survey, 60 percent of employers say they scan social media profiles during

the hiring process. Three out of five is a pretty likely chance that your social media will be screened in the future.

Without question, college is a time to start thinking about the future. Each decision made is bound to follow you for years, and with the pervasive social media culture, it’ll be hard to escape your mistakes, especially if by the end of this weekend you have any fines to pay.

Another thing to keep in mind is that White Township officials approved a new nuisance ordinance Sept. 28 requiring local police to notify the township if three or more party-related citations have been written at a certain address. The township can then file a complaint and tenants or landlords could be subject to a $1,000 fine.

Many eyes and ears will be open this weekend.

Keep in mind the other people around the town that make up the local community, such as the local business owners.

Indiana has many reasons to be proud of its university, and having a respectable student base with pride in their town will just offer another reason.

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(Lexie Wyandt / The Penn)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: The Supreme Court blocked President Obama’s executive action on immigration, which would have shielded millions of illegal immigrants from deportation and allowed them to work legally. In the United States we have a president, not a king. If the executive branch could make law on its own, the consequences for our country would be disastrous. And if the rule of law becomes meaningless, the very foundation of our country begins to break down.

President Obama has routinely defended his position by saying that he acted only because Congress had not passed an immigration reform bill. That’s not a legitimate excuse.

The U.S. Constitution clearly outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government. The legislative branch writes the law, the judicial branch interprets the law and the executive branch

Donald J. Trump, Republican presidential candidate, reacted after speaking during a rally Thursday at the South Florida Fair & Expo Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. (TNS)

enforces the law. Nowhere does it say that if Congress does not act in accordance with the president’s wishes, then he or she has the ability to act on his or her own.

If a president believes Congress should take action on a particular topic, he or she can use the bully pulpit to pressure Congress. He or she can threaten to veto legislation that Congress passes. But we as a nation

must remember the wisdom of our founding fathers and avoid putting too much power in the hands of one person.

We don’t need King Obama or a Queen Hillary, but we do need a president who wants to make America great again.

We are a nation in need of repentance to turn from our pride and back to God. The

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same thing can be said about our faith communities. The same thing can be said about our individual selves and our families.

As we celebrate 240 years of American independence from Great Britain, let us recommit ourselves to the principle on which this nation was founded. Let us also recommit ourselves to the nation we served in uniform, to the families we have pledged to love for all of our lives, to the faith community that nurtured us as the people of God, and to the God who gave us life and liberty.

As America, one nation under God, we must hold on to this and not stray. This is why we must elect Donald Trump as president and his plan to “Make America Great Again.”

Thank you, and God bless.

Rick Stancombe Vietnam War Veteran Indiana, PA

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Monte Carlo Night will feature casino games, dancing, laser tag and food.

Monte Carlo Night to offer homecoming alternatives

By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu

There’s another option to drinking and embracing the chaos of homecoming.

For students looking to avoid the party scene this weekend, Monte Carlo Night offers an alternative to have a fun and safe time during homecoming.

Monte Carlo Night will be held from 9 p.m.

Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday at the Kovalchick

Convention and Athletic Complex.

This is a night for students to get dressed up and take part in all of the games, dancing and fun that is to be offered.

There will also professional casino dealers and tables brought to IUP for students to try their hand at some gambling – but with $10,000 in play money.

Students will not have to worry about gambling away their own money. If a break is needed from all of the games, dancing the night away or playing a round or two of laser

tag is always an option.

This is the fourth year for Monte Carlo Night at IUP. Kevin Foster, assistant director for the student leadership and new student success, gave some insight as to how Monte Carlo Night remains so successful.

“We hope to continue homecoming Monte Carlo Night as a campus tradition that offers students an alternative, safe, alcohol-free and exciting activity during the homecoming weekend,” Foster said.

“This event is designed to help change the

culture surrounding alcohol on homecoming weekend at IUP and to create an experience for IUP students to enjoy.

“The location of Monte Carlo Night is spread out over several rooms this year compared to the arena last year.

In addition, we have worked with local Indiana businesses to provide additional prizes.”

Tickets for Monte Carlo Night are $7 and can be purchased at the KCAC box office.

The tickets include access to all games and food.

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Jon Wylie comes back for a recital

Wreck Loose comes to Brown Hotel with Commonheart

Culture

By JEREMY STOUT Staff Writer J.W.Stout@iup.edu

Jonathan Wylie, an IUP alumnus, will be performing a guest tuba recital at 8 p.m.

Tuesday in Gorell Recital Hall.

Wylie is a member of the Navy Band Southwest in San Diego and a Petty Officer Third Class. In 2015, Wylie was honored with the Blue Jacket of the Year award.

Along with earning his undergrad at IUP, Wylie also got his master’s degree in tuba performance at Texas Christian University.

Wylie will be accompanied by Dr. Sun Min Kim, an IUP music assistant professor.

Wylie has been interested in music from a very young age.

“As a kid I was always beating on pots and pans and trying to copy my mom tapping her toe to music,” he said. “When fourth grade rolled around and we could pick an instrument and join the band, I picked the drums and the rest was history.”

Despite performing classical

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Jon Wylie’s recital begins at 8 p.m.

music, Wylie refers to his taste in music as “bipolar.”

“I love everything from the Beatles to Eminem to Tim McGraw and just about everything in between,” Wylie said.

Wylie said he feels his broad taste in music allowed him to “think outside the box” in regards to the tuba. He feels that it really led him to explore the full range of the instrument and that it helped him get into playing at both extremes of what the tuba can offer.

“The tuba gets a bad rap for

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being this instrument that only fat people play and that we just play ‘oompah’ music,” he said. “I love to entertain people and leave them with a different view of what the tuba can do.”

Wylie said the schedule he has been performing with the Navy band made putting together this recital a bit of a challenge, but that he was able to piece it together when he noticed a theme in some of the pieces he’s learned.

“There were a lot of pieces that I worked up for competitions and never actually performed,” he said. “There are a few of those that I will play along with a few pieces that are new to me completely and just happened to find on YouTube.”

Wylie is excited to be back at his alma mater to perform. He said that he feels that IUP had “shaped” him into who he is today.

“The fact that I am a featured soloist and can pass on knowledge and experiences to students who are sitting in the same seats I did seven years ago is truly an honor,” he said.

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Wreck Loose has visited Indiana for the past three years.

By TORI STROMBERG

Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu

Wreck Loose will be playing at The Brown Hotel at 10 p.m.

Friday night along with The Commonheart.

Wreck Loose is a piano garage pop band from Pittsburgh, but they are no stranger to playing shows here in Indiana.

Wreck Loose consists of Max Somerville (vocals, piano), Derek Krystek (drums), Nathan Zoob (guitar, backing vocals) and Dave Busch (bass, backing vocals).

Wreck Loose has been a band for three years and, within those three years, they have become somewhat of a mainstay in Indiana, and there is no better weekend for a band to get known at IUP than

homecoming weekend.

“Playing at The Brown Hotel during homecoming is pretty exciting, especially since [The Brown Hotel crew] have really turned the Brown into a killer music venue,” Somerville said.

The band has ties with IUP because of Busch having studied music at IUP. “He’s claimed to play over 100 shows at The Brown,” Somerville said.

Wreck Loose has been working on its first full-length album for over a year, and they are incredibly proud of what they have done.

“We’ve put our hearts into it, and we hope that it gives people a new way to connect with our songs,” Wreck Loose said in a group message.

Tickets to see Wreck Loose and The Commonheart are $7.

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do's andof don'ts homecoming

Six IUP students, one graduate student and one alumna all gave their respective opinions on IUP Homecoming do’s and don’ts.

Here is what they came up with: Do be a respectable citizen Don’t set things on fire - Cameron Lavezoli (senior, human resources) Do travel with friends Don’t draw negative attention to yourself - Carolanne Marchwinski (junior, communications media) Do participate in on-campus activities Don’t go out with people you don’t trust - Alyssa Sabo (junior, dietetics) (Karen Plate/ The Penn)

Mac Miller headlined the 2016 IUP Homecoming concert Thursday night at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Travis Porter, a hip hop group from Georgia, opened for the Pittsburgh rapper. For more photos and a review of the show, pick up next Tuesday’s issue of The Penn.

Do stay hydrated Don’t take drinks from strangers - Luke Tatarko (graduate, safety science) Do your homework Don’t stop celebrating - 2015 alumna Nora Bell (history) Do follow the crowds roaming the school Don’t make yourself a target for police - Jason Fabi (junior, biology) Do find the bar with the best deals Don’t touch the horses - Jody Nichols (senior, business) Do visit the bars if you like to party Don’t be belligerent because cops will be out in full force - Cristopher Smith (senior, interior design)

from your friend Tori Stromberg staff writer t.j.stromberg@iup.edu

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(Mac) Miller Lite specials that aren’t for lightweights

By SETH WOOLCOCK Staff Writer S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu

IUP’s campus played host Thursday night to the Pennsylvaniaborn rapper Mac Miller as part of the 2016 IUP Homecoming festivities.

Miller kicked off the annual weekend full of events that include the homecoming parade Saturday, which will feature various students and organizations, the football game Saturday against rival Slippery Rock University and, to the Indiana townies’ delight, thousands of college kids from all around the state coming together in Indiana, ready to party for a whole weekend.

Indiana is embracing Miller’s arrival in historic fashion. Local beer distributors such as Beers‘R’Us and Bath and Brew Works will both be running specials this weekend in honor of Mac Miller’s performance.

“Two for the price of one 30-rack of Miller Lite’s is the homecoming special this year,” said Tracy Busch, chief advertising analyst of Beers’R’Us. The beer distributors aren’t the only businesses within Indiana that have embraced Miller’s arrival.

Cubbie’s Club will be running a special of $10 all-you-can-drink

Miller Lite, and The Shamrock is offering 64 Miller Lite pitchers for just $3.

Blanketz is getting involved in the action this year, hosting a giveaway for a six-pack of Miller High Life to the first person who receives a public intoxication charge from within the store.

Miller will be giving back to the IUP campus and student body, as well. After talks with Miller’s agent, John Smith, it is clear that

Miller will, in fact, “be staying around campus Thursday night to participate in “thirsty Thursday,” possibly making a cameo at some local fraternities.”

With no one really sure what social engagements the rapper will be attending, every frat on campus is vying for Miller’s attention.

Police have stated that they have been tipped off about a possible “Party on Fifth Ave.”

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IUP Bands to hold annual homecoming concert

By ANGIE PRENCIPE Staff Writer A.V.Prencipe@iup.edu

To conclude this year’s homecoming weekend, the IUP department of music is scheduled to host its annual Homecoming Bands Concert.

The concert will feature musical selections from the IUP Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band and the Indiana Symphonic Winds. It will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Fisher Auditorium.

Each year, the concert draws in a large audience for its performances from some of the most talented musicians in Indiana.

This year’s performances will showcase the wind instrument groups that the university has to offer.

The Indiana Symphonic Winds serves as the community band for IUP Community Music School. It is composed of IUP music students, students majoring in other fields, high school students of the Indiana Area School District who have been recommended by their band director and other performers within the community.

This is the second year that the Indiana Symphonic Winds will be performing at the annual homecoming concert.

The IUP Wind Ensemble is the

university’s premier wind group that will be displaying its talents at this year’s concert.

The ensemble is dedicated to pursuing musical excellence through its performances, and its efforts are not in vain.

The group is annually invited to a variety of notable venues, including the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and College Band Director conferences.

The ensemble also performs annualy during the Homecoming Bands Concert. It is led under the direction of Timothy Paul.

The Symphony Band is another acclaimed wind group here at IUP. Just like the wind ensemble, the band strives for excellence and individual responsibility during its annual performances.

It has earned praise for its CD recordings of its performances.

The band has performed at the homecoming concert for many years, and it is likely that the group will continue to do so.

The band is directed by Jason Worzbyt.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased at the Hadley Union Building box office on Pratt Drive.

They can also be purchased online or over the phone. Regular tickets are $10, but students with an I-Card can purchase tickets for $6.

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IUP marching band, The Legend, deals with homecoming pressure

Culture

New religious group to hold paintball war

By JEREMY STOUT Staff Writer J.W.Stout@iup.edu

This year is the 95th anniversary of the formation of the IUP marching band, so the band is taking this opportunity to celebrate the past in some very big ways.

For one thing, IUP alumni will be taking the field Saturday along with the marching band as the band plays during the homecoming football game.

No matter the particular importance of an event for The Legend, members treat each performance the same.

Christina Maziarz, executive drum major, says that the pressure is amplified for homecoming and that it’s a “guarantee that there’s a huge crowd of alumni watching.”

“A lot of alumni come back that were in The Legend to see The Legend perform,” said Anthony McDonnell, assistant drum major.

“So it’s a little nerve-wracking thinking about it because I know how many people are going to be there.”

Maziarz said that she tries not to let the immensity of the performance get to her, and that she wants to “treat it like any other performance.”

McDonnell said that he just tries to stay “in the moment” and that the “nerves are before the performance.”

“During the performance, the excitement takes over the nerves, and I’m just excited to perform,”

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Staff Writer A.R.Phillips@iup.edu

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The Legend performed at George P. Miller Stadium Oct. 1.

he said.

“There’s always people watching, there’s always alumni watching, there’s always someone important watching,” Maziarz said. “We never really slack off.”

This is echoed by McDonnell, who agrees that every performance is tremendously important and that the band can’t afford to treat any performance as lesser.

For homecoming, Maziarz said

the band just has a little bit more of a “pep-talk” to make sure they’re ready.

McDonnell said that he’s excited to show what the band is capable of and to show everybody how hard they’ve been working.

Maziarz added that she doesn’t want to let the alumni down, and that she wants to “carry on the tradition of greatness that the band has always been.”

A new religious organization, The U, will be holding a paintball war Oct. 22 at the World War 3 Paintball center in Johnstown.

The U is run by Nick Carey, college director and pastor for Amplify Church.

Carey, his wife and a group of non-student leaders run The U. This new organization is a Christian group for IUP students centered on “bringing people into a real, genuine relationship with Jesus that goes beyond religion and morals. One that reaches even the fulfillment of the soul, while simultaneously building a community of people who are real,

and genuine with one another,” according to Carey.

Although the group is a Christian organization, it is not only for Christians, Carey said.

“Our aim is to reach anyone and everyone,” he said. “Whether they are churched, unchurched, hurt by the church or frankly don’t care about the church. We really just want to create a culture where people belong and know they are loved.”

The group will be meeting in the Hadley Union Building parking lot in front of the Co-op Store at noon Oct. 22.

Interested participants can RSVP on The U’s Facebook group by Oct. 21.

The U regularly meets at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at the fourth floor loft of the Indiana Theater.

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Tired of playing pong?

Drinking games to try this weekend

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Play games at your own risk.

Friends unite to all corners of the table. All are bored of pong.

Next time you are at a friends place, try out one of these drinking games to make things more interesting, instead of playing the cliché pong.

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“Bull”:

The goal of this game is to get rid of all your cards without getting called out on a lie. A deck of cards is evenly distributed among the players, with the person to the left of the dealer starting out.

Starting with aces, the player must throw down any number of aces they might have. However, the player is allowed to lie about the number of aces they throw down, including any cards that might not be the corresponding category.

For example, a player may not have any aces available to play, but they could place down two cards claiming they are aces.

This continues in a clockwise motion with the next player having the option of calling “bull” on the previous player's claim. If the lie is discovered, that player has to recollect the cards and take a drink. This goes on with the category of cards getting lower continuing with kings, queens, jacks, etc.

Spoons: In this game, you pull out the four kinds of card denominations depending on the players.

If there are five players, you could pull out four kings, queens, jacks and 10’s. In the middle, there is a pile of spoons corresponding with the number of players minus one.

Then, the pile of cards pulled out of the original deck is shuffled, and each player is given a card until one of them has a set of four.

Once this happens, that player quickly grabs a spoon, signaling the others to pick up the rest of the spoons. The player who doesn't grab a spoon has to take a drink.

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Students looking for a quiet night in can chose to play these drinking games with friends.

Stump: This game is for the brave willing to hit something when they are drinking. In this game, nails are partially driven into a tree stump with each player claiming a nail.

An opponent has to lightly toss a hammer 360 degrees, catch it and then immediately strike their opponents nail. If they manage to, the person who owns that nail has to take a drink.

This goes on in a circle until eventually the nails are all hammered into the stump.

If the player striking the nail takes even a moment to hesitate or aim for the nail, it is considered foul play and they have to take a drink.

The same goes for if they drop the hammer or severely dent the nail. If the hammer produces a spark when hitting the nail, everyone takes a drink.

Night at the Races: This game requires betting, but no money is involved, only seconds of drinking.

Remove the four aces from the deck. The aces are the horses.

Next, place six cards face down in a vertical line. The six represent the markers in the race.

Line all four horses at first marker, or “starting line.”

Each player is to place a bet on a horse. It should be established first,

what the highest bet can be. After all bets are in, it’s time to send the horses off. Start flipping cards out of the deck, and whichever suit reveals itself, that ace, or horse, moves up one marker.

After each horse has “left the gate,” there is a chance a horse can move back. After each horse is out, every fourth card drawn, the suit revealed will move that horse back one marker.

Keep drawing cards until one horse passes the sixth marker.

Those who bet on the winning horse can now divide the amount of seconds they wagered on the other players.

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

IUP football gets set for homecoming showdown with archrival Slippery Rock

By EVAN MCCUE Staff Writer

E.M.McCue@iup.edu

The then-No. 22 IUP Crimson Hawks football team took on a struggling 2-3 Slippery Rock University team on a sunny October afternoon in 2012.

IUP pummeled the defense of Slippery Rock with a FOOTBALL punishing rush attack behind the standout performances from the dynamic pair of running backs Harvie Tuck (36 attempts, 233 yards, one touchdown) and De’Antwan Williams (16 attempts, 158 yards, two touchdowns).

IUP went on to handle SRU in this contest with a final score of 33-16, a win that stands as the most recent victory for the Crimson Hawks in this storied rivalry.

A lot has happened since that game four years ago, including an all-time classic meeting between the two that is still fresh in the minds of this year’s 13th-ranked IUP squad.

In a game with terrible weather conditions, the teams took turns trading scores in a high-scoring slugfest between a couple of offensive heavyweights, and Slippery Rock came came away with a 40-39 victory.

A major contributor to last year’s offensive onslaught was wide receiver Walt Pegues (junior, communications media) who exploded for 14 receptions, 233 yards and a touchdown.

Pegues said that he and his

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(IUP Athletics) The Crimson Hawks have been preparing for their homecoming showdown with Slippery Rock with plans on avenging their first loss of the season a week ago at California University of Pennsylvania.

teammates will be ready for Saturday’s game.

“It’s always a big game,” Pegues said. “They’re one of our main rivals, and they have won the conference the last two years, so we know this is a big game.

“The fact that it’s homecoming weekend is great, and I’m looking forward to a lot of energy in the stadium.

“It’s only our second home game this year, so it’s definitely good to be playing back in front of the home fans.”

If the numbers are any indica-

tor of how this game will go, this game should be another classic page to add to the IUP vs. SRU history book.

IUP enters the weekend with the second-highest scoring offense in all of Division II, averaging 51.8 points per game.

The bulk of this scoring attack comes on the ground, with 24 rushing touchdowns on the season, which also ranks second in Division II. The establishment of the run game could very well be the focal point of this game, as 16th-ranked

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Slippery Rock will try to oppose one of the nation’s best rushing attacks with one of the best rush defenses in the country.

They have held their opponents to 78.2 yards per game, which ranks sixth among Division II. Another storyline to pay attention to in this game is the injury status of quarterback Lenny Williams (redshirt sophomore, accounting) and Pegues, as both are listed as questionable.

“We definitely have been struggling with a lot of injuries this year, but that’s just football for you,”

Pegues said. “I’m not sure of everybody for this week, but I’m confident and I know my teammates are confident.

“We trust each other and know that we have to just overcome adversity.”

Both teams have already fallen to California University of Pennsylvania, who is now 5-0 and in the driver’s seat to win the PSAC West.

A win in this game is crucial to both team’s chances to win the conference.

The game starts at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Miller Stadium.

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Volleyball drops Dig Pink match in five sets to Clarion

By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer

J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

The Crimson Hawks out-performed Clarion University in hitting percentage and kills Thursday, but still were unable to emerge victorious, dropping their secondstraight five-set match.

After losing the first set to the Golden Eagles, VOLLEYBALL 25-22, IUP defeated Clarion, 25-13, and, 25-17, in the second and third sets, respectively.

The Golden Eagles bounced back in the fourth set, winning it on a Natalie Cignetti (junior, natural sciences) service error. Clarion jumped ahead, 8-3, in the deciding fifth set, and never relinquished its lead.

Crimson Hawks head coach Scott Pennewill said that one part of the game needed to go differently if they were to have come out on top in the fifth set.

“Less errors,” Pennewill said.

“Period.”

Cignetti said that the team as a whole needs to do better finishing matches. Jessica Marut (sophomore, undecided business) is optimistic about team improvement.

“I still think we played well together today as a team, but it shows what our weaknesses are and what we need to work on in practice to keep getting better,” Marut said.

“We do a good job fighting throughout, but we just can’t finish, and obviously, that’s not going to work,” Cignetti said.

Alexis Anderson (junior, marketing) tied her career-high singlegame kill total with 23 kills, hitting .291 in the process. Cignetti recorded 19 kills in the match, her second-highest kill output of the season. “[Anderson] definitely came

in with a good mindset – she executed the game-plan really well,” Pennewill said. “That’s evidence of her performance tonight.”

The Crimson Hawks lead the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in blocks, and have given up the fewest amount of blocks. Elora Pittman (sophomore, psychology) and Anderson lead the Crimson Hawks, with 59 and 43 blocks, respectively.

Pittman recorded six total blocks in Tuesday’s match – all block assists. Coach Pennewill said that Pittman and Anderson were needed late in the contest. “[Their defensive performance] was one of the things down the stretch – [Lauryn Driscoll for Clarion] all of a sudden got hot [in] sets four and five, and that was the difference in the outcome,” Pennewill said. “We contained number 20, [Mackenzie] Biggs, for a little while, but she also was able to get a couple kills down the stretch, especially in set four. That just sort of opened up the match for them.

“Blocking has to control that portion of the game, and that will allow us to convert out of it.”

IUP will play on the road later this week, traveling Friday to Slippery Rock University and Edinboro University Saturday.

Pennewill said that all six players on the floor have to show up if they want to win against The Rock and the Fighting Scots. “[All six players on the floor] have to play with composure – they’ve got to maintain an error-free type of the game plan,” Pennewill said.

“We can’t be giving away points in things that we’re supposed to be good at, especially in serve-receive off the pass.”

Staying in system will also be key to a good road trip.

“Anytime we can stay in system more than out, we’re going to have a better, better shot at running an offense that is going to be tough to stop,” Pennewill said. “As soon as we become one-dimensional, then it becomes easy for a defense. We have to be more than

that, and that’s a credit to Lex [Anderson] tonight.” “[Clarion] knew that she was getting the ball, and she still found a way to get it done.”

Cignetti is looking forward to the matches this weekend.

“Edinboro’s probably one of the top teams in the PSAC – they’re a big competitor this year,” Cignetti said. “We always play a good game against them.”

Cygnet and Marut voiced their opinions about the success of the Dig Pink Rally.

“I think it went really well for us – it’s always a great event,” Cignetti said.

“Last year we went for $1,000 because we had half the girls we do this year, so I don’t it went as well as planned,” Marut said, “[But] I do think [that] no matter what we raise, it’s a good cause, and anything’s beneficial.”

Marut said that the team raised $300 more than last year.

(IUP Athletics) Alexis Anderson (junior, marketing) tied her career-high in single-game kills with a total of 23 kills.

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2016 NHL preview: Penguins set to begin title defense without captain

By DENNIS CANIZ Contributing Writer D.M.Caniz@iup.edu

The following article is an opinion piece.

This is the perfect time of year.

The puck finally dropped Wednesday for the opening night of the National Hockey League.

The NHL kicked off the season with a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. The Blues gave it to the Blackhawks at home, beating them 5-2.

Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup, making them the 2016 champs and making it their fourth championship in 25 years. They raised their new banner Thursday against the Washington Capitals.

Coming into this season, the Penguins have some issues to worry about. Matt Murray, the young goalie who helped the Penguins

during their championship run, will be missing the beginning of the season with a broken hand.

Another big player for the Penguins who will be out is Sidney Crosby, due to a concussion.

Crosby doesn’t have a time period as to when he’ll be back, but he is already practicing with the team.

Wednesday night showcased some other players who showed promising signs of being future stars in this league.

One of them is rookie Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who made history in a thrilling NHL debut.

Matthews had all four of the Leafs goals in their 5-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Mathews, the 19-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz., chosen first overall in June, set a NHL record with most goals scored by a rookie in his first game.

The previous record was three.

It may be too early to tell, but with his great vision on the ice and puck

handling skills, it may seem like Toronto has found themselves a future athlete to build around.

The 2015 first-overall pick, Conner McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, also had himself a game.

The 19-year-old is showing everyone that he will be the future of the NHL. McDavid has had a great summer after being named the Oilers new captain, which made him the youngest in history, and he had a great World Cup of Hockey showing with Team North America.

McDavid tallied two goals and one assist as the Oilers’ celebrated their new stadium, Rodgers Place, with a win over the Calgary Flames, 7-4. As the Penguins raised their 2016 championship banner Thursday, the San Jose Sharks, who were the Western Conference champions, put theirs in the rafters Wednesday night against their divisional rival Los Angeles Kings.

The Sharks went on to win, 2-1.

(TNS) The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated the franchise’s fourth championship in June after defeating the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Club spotlight: Men’s rugby

By AMBER BAILEY Contributing Writer A.L.Bailey2@iup.edu

Originating in England, rugby has been a fast-growing sport in the U.S. for quite some time now. A free-flowing and fast-paced game, rugby combines speed, agility and strength to create a strategically unique sport.

The men’s team here at IUP has been upholding just the right amount of speed and strength to get them to their current record of 5-0, ranking them fifth in its division.

Coming off a solid win Saturday, the team earned its fifth-straight win after defeating California University of Pennsylvania, 61-3.

Only allowing their opponent to get on the scoreboard by making

a penalty kick, Cal U was unable to even score a single try.

This was the last home game for the team here in Indiana, and the seniors wanted to put on a good show for the fans.

D.J. Wunder (senior, criminology) said it was a “very good way for all of us seniors to go out.”

Wunder said the team is “ready to just execute our game plan and meet our goals” in the upcoming post-season.

IUP has a bye this weekend, but will be back on the field Oct. 22 to take on East Stroudsburg University in hopes of continuing their undefeated record.

The team is always looking to add to their ever-growing family, and for anyone still interested in coming to try out for the team, there is still time. Anyone interested should contact the captains.

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NFL Week 6 preview: Kaepernick to start for first time this year

By ISHAAQ MUHAMMAD Contributing Writer

I.I.Muhammad@iup.edu

turn the tide against the Browns, who have yet to win a game under Hue Jackson.

Ravens vs. Giants With the NFL now in Week 6, here are the keys to all the games this weekend:

Broncos vs. Chargers

The Denver Broncos face the San Diego Chargers FOOTBALL Thursday night in what should be an interesting matchup, with Broncos coach Gary Kubiak not coaching due to a migraine issue. Trevor Siemian will be the starter once again as long as his shoulder doesn’t give him any problems.

The 1-4 Chargers are no slouches, but have problems this season with giving up big leads.

49ers vs. Bills San Francisco is all in with Chip Kelly’s new system, but it has not been enough thus far, seeing as though they carry a 1-4 record. Colin Kaepernick will be the starter Sunday for the first time this season, and it will be interesting to see what he will produce. The Bills are red-hot, thanks to LeSean McCoy heating up and leading this team offensively.

Eagles vs. Redskins This matchup is highly anticipated because of the competitiveness of this division thus far into the season. This game could give the Eagles the top spot in the division, or they could be tied for second with the Redskins. This will all depend on how the Eagles defense responds after a lackluster performance against the Lions.

Browns vs. Titans The last time these teams faced off, Johnny Manziel led the Browns to a 28-14 win. The tables have since turned in terms of team dynamics, as Tennessee will look to

The Ravens have a tough matchup against the Giants, who just suffered a loss to the Packers.

This game is going to depend on what Giants receiver Odell Beckham does.

He hasn’t been consistent this year, so it will be good to see what he does against a secondary that is top 10 in passing defense this year.

Panthers vs. Saints The Panthers will have Cam Newton back this week, as this team has lost its way due to the lack of secondary.

The Panthers have not lost to the Saints in their last three meetings. We will see how receiver Kelvin Benjamin does against the Saints defense, which is ranked 31st in the league.

Jaguars vs. Bears The Jaguars have a tough game against the Chicago Bears. Their record alone shouldn’t instill fear, but the Bears rank second in yards per play in the entire NFL with Brian Hoyer leading the charge.

The Jaguars have the seventhranked defense, so this should be good test for them.

Rams vs. Lions The Rams face the Detroit Lions, who are heating up after beating the Philadelphia Eagles. That win saved their season, and now they could be on the verge of making a push for second in the division if they keep the intensity up. The Rams need to take care of the football if they want to win this game.

Steelers vs. Dolphins The Steelers’ high-powered offense plays one of the worst defenses this week against the Dolphins. This team has recently received Le’Veon Bell back, and he has produced tremendously for

them already. This Dolphins team will need a miracle if they want to win.

Bengals vs. Patriots The last time these two teams played, the Patriots won, 43-17, and with the addition of Tom Brady coming back from suspension, it will be a tough game for Andy Dalton and the Bengals to win.

They are going to need a lot more production out of their running game if they want a shot of beating the Patriots.

Chiefs vs. Raiders The Raiders are coming out of the gates speeding along the season with a record of 4-1. However, there are some major problems with this defense, and they need to be addressed if they want to continue to win.

The Chiefs have been average

thus far and Jeremy Maclin will have to produce big for them if they want to be great.

Falcons vs. Seahawks This game should be a good one. The Falcons are red-hot right now with the top-ranked offense in the league, and they face the Seahawks, who have the top-ranked defense. Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham appears to be at full health, and this will be an advantage for them seeing as though the Falcons own a poor defense.

Cowboys vs. Packers The Cowboys’ season was thought to be over until Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot decided to step up and contribute. This is a big game because the Cowboys could lose their advantage in the NFC East with a loss, and the Packers could lose a chance of catching

the Vikings if their luck continues.

Colts vs. Texans In a division that is closely contested, a win for the Colts would have them tied for first.

However, this will not be easy, because Houston has not lost a game this season when playing at home.

The Colts’ offensive line will have to protect Andrew Luck more efficiently in order to win this game.

Jets vs. Cardinals This is the first time Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles will be coaching on opposite sidelines, and it will be a tough feat for the Jets to overcome, because their defense has allowed 82 points throughout its last three games. The Cardinals now have Carson Palmer back, which is huge for this team and will be a challenge for the Jets.

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Player Profile: Samir Bullock

By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

(IUP Athletics) Samir Bullock leads the Crimson Hawks in rushing with 508 yards on just 68 carries as a true freshman. He has rushed for more than 100 yards in four of five games this season. The one game he was held under 100 yards on the ground was last week’s loss against California University of Pennsylvania when he came down with an injury.

Samir Bullock (freshman, management) never planned on committing to a Division II school like IUP. Already banking on playing football for the UniFOOTBALL versity of Delaware, it wasn’t until he visited IUP that the freshman realized where he wanted to further his education and play college ball.

“Education is what really counts,” Bullock said.

“Football isn’t always going to be there for you, but having the opportunity to learn more always will be.”

Since the age of 7, Bullock has played the role of a star running back.

At Archbishop Ryan High School, which is outside of Philadelphia, he broke single game and season rushing records during both his junior and senior years.

He’s also had the opportunity of playing defense; he played cornerback in middle and high school.

So far this season as a rookie starter for IUP, he’s scored seven touchdowns and has rushed for more than 500 yards in five games.

His impressive statistics and hard work have been a huge part of the Crimson Hawks’ success.

With its first loss of the season to California University of Pennsylvania (Cal), 31-28, the Crimson Hawks are moving forward and looking ahead for Saturday’s game against rival Slippery Rock University.

“A lot of the team was injured, but we tried really hard to not let that get us down,” Bullock said about last weekend’s loss against Cal. “We need to remember that we are here to represent not only the football program, but ourselves.

“We need to have character

(IUP Athletics) Samir Bullock (freshman, management)

and fight from the first quarter to the last.”

Along with his education, Bullock’s character is also something that he values.

And he’s been pushing that value onto children from his native Philadelphia.

Bullock and a group of friends from his hometown have started an organization called “New Breed of Black” (NBOB).

Their goal is to educate and motivate elementary and middle school children in the city.

Bullock and friends speak in front of various classrooms, encouraging students to stay in school and focus on making positive choices.

According to Bullock, the key to beating Slippery Rock is for the team to stay focused.

“We can’t let last weekend’s loss get to us,” he said.

“We need to be 100 percent every time we step on the field. Every play needs to be done with 100 percent effort.”

It is unclear as to who will be the lead back for IUP for the remainder of the season.

Bullock hopes he will be able to carry the workload for the Crimson Hawks after coming back from injury. The Crimson Hawks take on Slippery Rock for this year’s homecoming game. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

Saturday.

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Sooners, Aggies prevail in Week 6

(TNS) Trevor Knight of Texas A&M played a big role in the Aggies’ 45-38 victory over Tennessee Saturday.

By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

Entering Week 6 of the college football season, there where two big matchups to watch.

The No. 20 Oklahoma Sooners welcomed in their rivals, the Texas Longhorns, for the Red River Showdown.

Also, in a game with large playoff implications, the eighth-ranked Texas A&M Aggies hosted the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers.

In the first game, Texas fell to Oklahoma, 45-40.

Although the score was close, Oklahoma controlled the game.

They out-gained Texas, 672 yards to 425 yards.

On the other side of the ball, Oklahoma did manage to walk away with a victory after making four critical mistakes.

“We were fortunate to be able to lose the turnover battle like we did and still win,” Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said.

Moving forward, Texas will welcome in the Iowa State Cyclones and Oklahoma will host the Kansas State Wildcats. For what is considered to be football’s biggest power conference, two of the SEC’s top teams faced off in College Sta-

tion, Texas, as the eighth-ranked Aggies hosted the ninth ranked Volunteers. Despite Tennessee’s solid defensive effort holding Texas A&M star quarterback Trevor Knight to only 239 yards, Tennessee fell to the Aggies, 45-38, in this double overtime thriller.

The main cause of Tennessee’s loss was the turnover battle.

Texas A&M did manage to turn the ball over three times against the Volunteers, but that is minuscule compared to Tennessee’s seven turnovers, five of which came from fumbles.

The road ahead does not get any easier for the Volunteers, as Tennessee travels Tuscaloosa, Ala., to take on the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.

Texas A&M will have the week off, giving them two weeks to prepare for their showdown with the Crimson Tide Oct. 22. One of the other big games across the country on Saturday was a battle between cross-state rivals Florida State and Miami. Miami came into the game with an undefeated record of 4-0, while the Seminoles had a record of 3-2, yet were still ranked in the top 25. Florida State defeated Miami 20-19.

Heading into Week 7, the most notable game on the card includes that matchup between Alabama and Tennessee.

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IUP’s effort not enough in loss at Mercyhurst

(IUP Athletics) Amber Bailey (senior, psychology) scored her third goal of the season Wednesday in IUP’s loss to Mercyhurst. Bailey is second on the team in scoring this season behind Selena West, who also scored Wednesday.

By MATT STAUB Staff Writer

M.A.Staub@iup.edu

s.d.fritz@iup.edu THE PENN

The IUP field hockey team fell just short of making a comeback victory Wednesday against Merychurst University.

The Crimson Hawks got on the scoreFIELD HOCKEY board first when Selena West (sophomore, exercise science) netted her sixth goal of the season at the 7:34 mark.

Olivia Young (senior, nutrition and dietetics) assisted West on the goal. Mercyhurst scored the next three goals of the game and went into the half with a 3-1 lead.

In the second half, IUP cut the lead to one when Matti Reightler (sophomore, political science) scored an

unassisted goal at the 45:40 mark in the second half.

Mercyhurst then scored another goal at the 52:20 mark that extended its lead back to two. About nine minutes later, IUP cut the lead back to one when Amber Bailey (senior, psychology), who is also a writer for The Penn, scored off an assist from Reightler.

The Crimson Hawks had several penalty corners in the final minutes, but were unable to convert them into goals and would lose, 4-3.

For the game, IUP had a total of 12 penalty corners and 11 shots. In the cage, Alyssa Lerda (senior, earth/ space science) had five saves.

With the loss, IUP falls to 6-5 overall and 2-3 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). This game was the first of fourstraight road games for the Crimson Hawks.

They will next take on Slippery Rock University at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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