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(TNS) The tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day comes from the tragic story of St. Valentine of Terni.

Valentine’s Day has gory roots in history, folk tales

By CARL WELLS

Contributing Writer C.J.Wells2@iup.edu

For most of us, Valentine’s Day is a beloved holiday that promises lots of sweets and inspires us to shower one another with our uninhibited affections.

But couples aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits of Valentine’s Day. For retail and candy vendors, Valentine’s Day is a gold mine.

According to the National Re-

tail Federation, only about 55% of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day, but last year’s Valentine’s Day spending hit $19.7 billion, according to a 2016 article from Time magazine.

With so many people eager to buy gifts for their loved ones and demonstrate their heartwarming sentiments, it comes as no surprise that people are spending so much money every year.

However, not many people know the origins of Valentine’s

Day. The story is told in a variety of different ways, and holds common themes of romantic love and faithful sacrifice.

The story began around 300 AD when Rome was under attack, prompting Pope Gelasius I to decree that soldiers could no longer be married.

Gelasius believed that marital unions sapped warriors of their strength and made them more vulnerable to their foes. The soldiers were understandably upset with

the new decree.

Meanwhile, Valentine, the Bishop of Terni, began to perform the ceremony for the soldiers in secret, according to his faith. Gelasius found out, and had Valentine imprisoned. In prison, Valentine fell in love with the blind daughter of the guard.

Some say the guard asked Valentine to heal her, and he then fell in love with her. Others believe that Valentine and the girl began to fall in love first, before her healing.

Before his execution, the Pope offered Valentine a choice. He could live if he publicly admitted that he was wrong to have defied the Pope’s orders.

Valentine did not agree, and just before his death, he wrote a note to the woman he loved, signing it “From Your Valentine,” a phrase that now characterizes most Valentine’s Day letters.

The story may just be a pleasant fable, but it is certainly one worth reading.

IUP alumnus to run for local office

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

James Smith, a 2016 graduate from the IUP political science department, is seeking the nomination for the office of Register of Wills, Recorder of Deeds and Clark of the Orphans Court in Indiana.

Smith currently serves as a member of the Indiana Borough Council, as a member of the Public Safety Committee and the Chair of the Communications Committee.

The duties of the position include handling real estate and wills, as well as issuing marriage licenses.

“I am running because I believe that people deserve a choice

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(Submitted photo) James Smith, a 2016 alumnus, is seeking nomination for the Register’s Office.

in their elected officials and that the county government needs change,” Smith said.

The election will be held Nov. 7. In a news release Sunday, Smith

said the key to any government agency is efficiency and open communication. This is how he would want to serve Indiana County.

“When the process is easier and more convenient, people are happier, and the county saves money,” Smith said.

Smith also expressed the importance of giving people a choice of who will serve them in office by saying that elections are better if they are contested.

“The needs of the county are great and should be represented by the best candidate,” Smith said.

“That is only possible when the people are given a choice in their representation, something they have been deprived of in recent years.”

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(Jason Daquelente/ The Penn) Cameron A. Craig (sophomore, special education) and Jessica Oren (graduate, student affairs and higher education) helped sponsor a stuffed-animal giveaway on behalf of BACCHUS Monday in the Stapleton Library. Nella Odumosu (sophomore, international business) spoke with the representatives.

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Police Blotter Drug Violation

• Christian Sullivan, 19, of Philadelphia, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 12:19 p.m. Feb. 8 in Northern Suites, according to IUP University Police.

Hit and run

• Indiana Borough Police investigated a report of a motor vehicle hit and crash at 9:44 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 00 block of North Third Street.

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

Assault

• Borough police are investigating a home invasion assault, robbery and theft that occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 400 block of South Sixth Street.

Borough police are interviewing several witnesses, and the investigation is ongoing.

Doctoral student encourages diversity in teaching force

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

The Ever Consider Teaching Project, a group dedicated to encouraging more African-American men to become teachers at all levels from pre-school through college, has become a focus for graduate student Terrance Hudson (administration and leadership studies).

The program promotes its goal by visiting K-12 schools, inviting students to college campuses, conducting workshops and organizing conferences.

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(Submitted photo) Terrance Hudson (graduate, administration and leadership studies)

Pennsylvania, Point Park University and the Community College of Allegheny County started the pro-

gram, led by Dr. Robert Millward, as a consortium.

Heinz funded it in large part with an endowment.

While the program is primarily located in western Pennsylvania, it has received national attention.

Hudson’s position with the program included facilitating leadership development workshops such as “Becoming a Teach Leader” to students.

He also helped with recruitment at college fairs.

Hudson said programs such as the Ever Consider Teaching Project are essential to the system of education because “black males make up less than 2 percent of the

teaching population in the U.S.” “It’s vital that we diversify our teaching force,” Hudson said.

“As the student population in the U.S. becomes more diverse, our teaching population has become less diverse.

“It’s important that all students have exposure to African-American teachers who can provide them with unique and diverse experiences in order to expand students’ world-views.”

The other organization Hudson worked with, CHS, is a peer-mentoring program aimed at helping first-year college students become successful academically.

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Doctoral student mentors undergraduate students As the student population in the U.S. becomes more diverse, our teaching population has become less diverse.

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Graduate students Jamaal Gosa (adult and community education), Ronald Gleaves (professional studies in education) and Patrick Myers (kinesiology health and sports science) started it at IUP three years ago, when they were all undergraduates.

Originally, the organization served 17 students, but it has grown to serve more than 100 students.

The group meets weekly to discuss different topics related to student success such as study skills, time management, motivation and utilizing resources effectively.

Hudson served as the mentor to the group’s organizers and presented on topics related to leadership and public speaking.

“I’m very proud of what CHS has

been able to accomplish at IUP,” Hudson said.

In addition to his doctoral studies and his work with the Ever Consider Teaching Project and CHS, Hudson also works as an academic adviser at Pennsylvania State University’s main campus in State College.

He is planning to defend his dissertation in March and graduate with his doctorate in May. After he graduates, he plans to continue his job as an academic adviser, but he said he might want to become a teacher someday.

“I would want to teach history,” Hudson said.“I started out as a history major as an undergraduate student, but switched to recreation and leisure studies after two years.

“I struggled academically my first two years of college. I had poor study habits and didn’t manage my time well. But, with the help of mentors and teachers who cared for me, I was able to build the skills I needed to be successful.”

Hudson could not stress the importance of mentorship enough.

“Find a mentor,” Hudson said.

“I’ve had several mentors throughout my college career who had a great impact on my life.”

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Students relive their worst dates for Valentine’s Day

By KATIE WILLIAMS Contributing Writer K.L.Williams9@iup.edu

Valentine’s Day can be a confusing time. For some, it is a nervewracking day when you can only hope you don’t become someone’s “worst date ever.” For others, Valentine’s Day can bring back some of those cringe-worthy, awkward dates to share and laugh at with friends.

“It all started on Twitter,” Joel Kremer (senior, English) said. “She followed me, so I followed her back. So we started talking, and she was like, ‘Oh I don’t have any data, so can I text you.’ A classic move to get my number.”

After about a month of texting, Kremer asked if she wanted to go on a date.

“When it comes to dating, I like to think of myself as a master – but definitely not,” Kremer said. “At

the end of the first date, I realized things would go wrong.”

Kremer said that he offered his date a choice between a kiss from him or a mystery box that he brought with him. She chose to take the box, which had Hershey’s kisses inside.

“So, she still got a kiss from me,” he said. She then agreed to go on a second date with him.

“She picked me up to go on a double date. I was putting my arm around her [and] offered to pay for everyone’s meal – and didn’t get a ‘thank you.’”

After the meal, Kremer’s date said she was going to visit her grandmother at the nursing home, and she invited him. When they got there, her aunts and uncles were there, too.

“I [had] to meet her whole family – and introduce myself as her friend because I wasn’t getting any vibes from her.”

Later in the night, Kremer said

he tried to put his arm around her, but she gradually got “farther and farther away” from him.

“I tried to hug her goodbye, and it was the most uncomfortable car-hug. I haven’t talked to her since,” he said.

A bad date doesn’t always mean having to be rejected, though.

Sometimes, a date can be bad when you are forced to be the one considering a rejection.

“The kid never talked to me, but we were in a drama club together,” Kristen Kundrod (sophomore, speech language pathology) said.

“He asked me to go to prom with him, [and] I figured I’d say yes.

“He got this huge smile on his face, and once I start[ed] to walk away, he started dancing and jumping up and down.”

Kundrod said that was when she began to question her decision.

“He wouldn’t talk to me, but he would stand next to me for the next couple weeks,” she said.

He ended up asking Kundrod to go to the movies with him, and when he picked her up, his two brothers were sitting in the back seat of the car. “[We] had to drop them off at an ice rink,” she said. Afterward, her date made a few wrong turns getting to the movie theater.

“The rink was two minutes away from the theater, but he said he didn’t know that road, so he wouldn’t feel comfortable to go that way.”

Kundrod said her date had to go all the way back to his house, making a 10-minute car ride take 40 minutes. “[It was] awkward because he didn’t have the radio on and wouldn’t answer any of the questions I was trying to ask with more than one-word answers. I had no clue what to talk about.

“When we finally [got] to the movie, we [sat] down, and I [said], ‘I wonder if the movie will be any

good.’ He respond[ed] saying that it’s really good, and he already saw it three times.”

At the end of the date, Kundrod said that he seemed really upset and, after he walked her to her front door, was expecting a kiss.

“Instead, I [said], ‘bye,’ and slam[med] the door in his face.”

Even short dates can be unimaginably rough.

“In one of the beginning days of my freshman year, I went over to this guy’s apartment,” Clayton Cacurak (sophomore, business management major) said. “[We] were hanging out and talking. Soon, his roommate came home, and this guy told me his roommate didn’t know about him, so I had to hide in his closet – oh, the irony – until he could distract his roommate long enough for me to get out of the apartment.”

No matter how bad your Valentine’s Day may be, at least misery loves company.

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#StopProfiling, in every sense of the term

As a member of The Penn editorial staff swiped through all of the annoying spam tweets encompassing his Twitter feed, he noticed the trending hashtag #StopProfiling.

As he had no way of pinpointing the original user of the hashtag, he generalized that, due to President Trump’s short-lived Muslim ban coupled with America’s never-ending battle against racism, the tag most likely originated due to racial profiling against Muslim people.

While this hashtag may have began as a shaky step on the path to aid in the battle against profiling, more and more people started to hop on the bandwagon in their own ways.

The hashtag soon started to trend as people across the globe added #StopProfiling to their own individual plights via tweets.

Some took stands against discriminating against people based on their sexual orientation, others stood up for the poor and others for specific religions.

On the flip side, many Twitter users took to the web in order to dispel this newfound hashtag, using the tag to further discriminate people based on their ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual orientation, most of which were reported by various Twit-

ter users (our editor included) and consequently erased from the internet.

Discrimination is wrong. We know that we won’t be winning a Nobel Peace Prize for acknowledging this groundbreaking discovery, but we also believe that this point is too often glazed over like a doughnut and dismissed like third-period English class.

More and more people face discrimination each and every day, and as a gay man, our editor said that it is not a blast and a half. In fact, he said it’s downright terrifying.

You never know who you will face discrimination against. Some believe that only straight, white, Catholic men are able-bodied to perform hate crimes, yet everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, making the world a risky maze to navigate when you are trying to manage the mangled shreds of self-pride without letting anyone tear them anymore.

Eventually, the tattered remains of self-pride due to profiling lead people to shut down, or worse.

No one should have to experience the emotions induced by hateful comments or actions.

Everyone in this world has a thousand words and phrases that could be used to describe them.

Of those numerous words and phrases, we should not choose to discriminate against others for the one word that happens to describe their ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, etc.

Instead, we should love them for the other 999 words and phrases that make them individually unique to this world.

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Will Trump start making moves to defund Planned Parenthood?

By RAMESH PONNURU Bloomberg View TNS

Controversial executive orders have been a hallmark of Donald Trump’s young presidency, but it’s worth noting that there is one that he has so far refrained from issuing.

During the presidential campaign, Trump said he would “defund” – that is, stop providing federal funding to – Planned Parenthood. He can advance that goal by executive order if he

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wants. The federal government does not generally pay for abortions.

But the government is the largest source of funds for Planned Parenthood, which performs more abortions than any other organization in the U.S. The second fact has made opponents of abortion want to change the first fact.

In recent years, they have sought legislation to accomplish this goal. But the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush believed that existing legislation allowed the executive

branch to cut off a significant portion of that funding, and their arguments held up in court.

Those Republican administrations relied on a legal provision saying that federal family-planning programs should not “be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.”

On the authority of that provision they issued regulations saying that recipients of family-planning funds could not counsel abortion or make abortion referrals, and had to use separate finances and locations for providing abortions.

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The Supreme Court upheld the regulations in Rust v. Sullivan.

The Clinton administration rescinded the regulations, and the George W. Bush administration did not reinstate them.

During the Obama administration, opponents of Planned Parenthood funding sought legislation to cut it off. Their tactic made sense given the liberalism of the administration. Executive action gradually fell off the agenda, and even many anti-abortion activists are unaware of the Reagan-Bush history.

During the presidential primaries, though, Jeb Bush proposed reinstating the old regulations.

If President Trump went that route, he would have one more controversy on his hands, and he may feel that he has enough already. He may feel, as well, that he is doing enough to satisfy abortion opponents.

But those opponents may nevertheless ask him: If you oppose federal funding for Planned Parenthood and you have the power to do something about it, why don’t you?

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The 59th Annual Grammy Awards presented tributes to George Michael, Prince and The Bee Gees, with other collaborative performances such as Lady Gaga and Metallica.

Grammy night filled with various performances and winners

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

This article contains opinion.

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards paid tribute to some of the greatest artists of the past, while also celebrating this generation’s great music.

The Staples Center in Los Angeles held music’s most famous night Sunday. James Corden hosted the show.

Corden, a writer, producer and actor, may have surprised many by hosting, strictly because he is on so late at night that many people may not be familiar with him. He is on CBS’s “Late Late Show,” which airs around 12:30 a.m. each weeknight.

Adele gave everyone what they could expect, opening the show with “Hello” from her latest album “25.”

Chance the Rapper, a Chicago native, took home the first award of the night for Best New Artist. The independent artist “claimed victory in the name of the Lord.”

The Weeknd and Daft Punk delightfully

changed it up from the popular track “Starboy” to perform the soulful “I Feel It Coming.”

The guitar-slinging Australian Keith Urban paired up with Carrie Underwood to give country fans what they wanted by performing “The Fighter” from Urban’s latest album, “Ripcord.” The song had the sound of more pop music rather than country, but still showcased the talents of both artists.

Twenty One Pilots surprised some by receiving the Best Pop Duo/Group award with their song “Stressed Out,” which beat hits “Closer” and “Seven Years” for the win. The duo decided to accept the award in their underwear. According to the lead singer, Tyler Joseph, the stunt was to make a point that “you could be next” as they had promised each other at a younger age to accept a Grammy in their undergarments if thery were to ever be fortunate to win one.

Ed Sheeran’s musical talents were on full display as he played keyboard and guitar while singing his new song “Shape of You.” Meanwhile, the late David Bowie won Best Rock Performance with “Blackstar.”

Kelsi Ballerini and Lukas Graham delivered one of the best performances of the night with a mashup of “Lost Boy” and “Seven Years.”

Beyoncé, introduced by her own mother, delivered a show-stopping performance which may have confused some viewers. The pregnant artist was sending a clear message for moms and pregnant women everywhere.

Her goddess-like dress was an indicator of how powerful pregnancy can be.

Country newcomer Maren Morris took home Best Solo Country Performance with her hit song “My Church.” Morris will now have a lot of hype to live up to as we await her next release.

Katy Perry released her groovy side, singing “Chained to the Rhythm” with Skip Marley just before Bruno Mars gave another one of his vintage performances.

Alicia Keys, the savvy musical veteran, helped Morris make a name for herself when the duo performed “Once.”

Adele’s good luck continued as she compiled a new arrangement of “Fastlove” in a tribute to George Michael. Partway

through the song, Adele asked to restart after a technical difficulty because she “couldn’t mess this up for him.”

Chance the Rapper added to his trophy case when he also received Best Rap Album for his debut album “Coloring Book.” The rapper then gave a shoutout to “every Indie artist out there,” and to SoundCloud for “holding him down.”

Little Big Town shredded the stage with Demi Lovato and Tori Kelly with a rendition of “Staying Alive.”

After a Prince tribute from Mars and a political statement made by The Tribe Called Quest, Chance the Rapper took the stage with a soulful performance of “All We Got.” Adele then pulled off the trifecta, winning Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Album of the Year with “Hello” and “25.”

After winning Album of the Year, Adele tried to hand the award to Beyoncé, saying she was the one who deserved it.

John Legend then closed the ceremony by singing for the members of the music community whom we lost this past year.

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Students suggest Valentine’s Day flick picks

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Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams star in Nicholas Sparks’ 2004 film “The Notebook.”

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

Anything Nicholas Sparks “They are great for when you are in the romantic moment or you need a reminder of romance,” Amy Heggenstaller (sophomore, hospitality management) said.

Nicholas Sparks wrote many bestsellers turned into movies: “The Notebook,” “Safe Haven,” “The Best of Me,” “The Last Song,” “Dear John,” “The Lucky One,” “The Choice,” “A Walk to Remember,” “The Longest Ride,” “Nights in Rodanthe” and “Message in a Bottle.”

Elise Tate (freshman, child development) specifically chose “The Notebook” as her favorite.

“It’s romantic, and it’s a unique love story,” Tate said.

Set in the 1940s in South Carolina, two people, Noah and Allie, fall in love without the approval of their families. But with Noah serving in the war, will their love fall apart for good?

“50 First Dates” “It’s about love and caring, and that is what Valentine’s Day is about,” Lauren Lehew (sophomore, fashion merchandising) said.

Henry falls for a local girl named Lucy. When he returns the next morning to see her, he learns that her memory resets every day.

“The Vow” “It’s a good romance movie,” Kirstie Branthooper (sophomore, respiratory therapy) said.

When Paige and Leo get in a car accident, Paige is ejected from the car. She awakes in the hospital with no memory of her husband, Leo. Leo then attempts to make Paige fall in love with him again.

“Love Don’t Cost a Thing” “It’s a nice movie,” Rakei Harrison (sophomore, sociology) said.

Alvin agrees to fix Paris’ car if she agrees to date him for two weeks. He gains popularity at the end of the two weeks. He then dates some of Paris’ friends, but has Paris fallen for Alvin?

“Lights Out” “Makes you want to cuddle with a person,” Ed Bayliss (senior, management information systems) said.

Characters begin to discover a silhouette of a figure in the textile warehouse when the lights are turned off. After the owner, Paul, is gruesomely killed, is anyone safe?

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Love hurts, according to the song “Love Hurts” by Incubus.

Students give advice on coping with breakups

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

Valentine’s Day is all about love, but it can be an especially difficult day for someone going through a recent or painful breakup.

For those people, Feb. 14 is a tough reminder of their recent heartbreak.

Some students who have experienced the all-too familiar feelings of pain and loss that come with the end of a relationship shared their advice on how to handle a breakup.

1. “When handling a breakup, the hardest thing is getting past the first few weeks. In the first weeks, people tend to think of themselves as missing something or thinking that maybe they should get back together, when they know that it wasn't working. The best thing to do is to find something you love, like friends or music, and throw yourself into that until you feel better, because it will get better.” – Karly Taylor (freshman, English education)

2. “I think a key to handling a breakup is developing new or stronger friendships. Often there is a social hole left when you lose your significant other, and that can be one of the most difficult things to cope with.” – Olivia Habacivch (sophomore, criminology) 3. “My advice for a breakup is to stay busy, hang out with friends, double up hours at work and get into extra activities. I went through a rough breakup with someone, and I struggled the first couple weeks, but I found things that would keep me busy.” – Brianna Davis (sophomore, early childhood and special education) 4. “Just accept it, and if you see the person you broke up with start dating, don’t go insane, because that’s how problems occur.

Just pray to the Lord.” – Amy Baker (freshman, criminology) 5. “Try to handle it the best way possible. Don’t be really harsh about it, because being harsh about it just leads to worse things.

Wish them the best of luck. Don’t wish bad on them.” – Aleah Krug (freshman, theater)

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Homemade valentines and food come from the heart, students and faculty say

By LAITH ZURAIKAT Staff Writer L.A.Zuraikat@iup.edu

Valentine's Day: In theory, it's a great concept, a day dedicated to showing the people, or person, that you love how important they are to you, and that you care about them.

However, in reality, many students tend to find their plans and goals limited by one key factor: cash.

More specifically, usually a lack of cash. How do you make this day special for your significant other if you are like most college students and aren't exactly swimming in money? To find out how to make Valentine’s Day special without breaking the bank, several IUP students spoke about their plans for doing Valentine's Day on a budget.

One of the staples of the traditional Valentine’s Day experience is taking your date out for a nice meal, and according to Danielle Moffa (senior, fashion merchandising), it’s still possible to have a special Valentine’s Day meal

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Crafting from the heart is a cost-effective path that leads to the heart.

with your significant other.

“There are a bunch of restaurants around here that are cheap,” Moffa said. “Romeo’s has their heart-shaped pizza, and Chick-fil-A with their nuggets.”

Homemade gifts were another suggestion that Moffa had.

“I always make valentines; you just need construction paper and a marker, really,” she said.

Kaitlyn Crowley (sophomore, interior design) agreed with Moffa

on this point.

“They are cheap, and they mean more because they are from the heart,” Crowley said.

No matter what your idea is, it is important to always have a backup plan. That was the key knowledge that Dr. Zachary Stiegler, coordinator of the communications media and instructional technology doctoral program, learned during his years in college, and would pass on to

current students.

Stiegler recalled the first Valentine’s Day that he and his fiancée spent together when they were studying at the University of Pittsburgh.

“I decided that I was going to impress her by making her dinner, and I did not have class on Friday, so I spent all day sort of planning this out, and I was going to top it off with trying to be fancy with some homemade chocolate mousse,” Stiegler said.

However, Stiegler’s attempt at this fancy dessert ended up being more of chocolate soup than a

chocolate mousse. He was then forced to improvise to avoid a Valentine’s Day catastrophe.

“Roughly 20 minutes before she was supposed to arrive, I had to run to CVS to get a pre-made pudding pie of some sort,” he said.

Despite spending a bit more money than he had expected, everything worked out for the best in the end, as the two are happily engaged now. Proof that you don’t need to spend a ton of money to have a fun time and a memorable Valentine’s Day experience.

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IUP’s winning streak extended to 14 games; Diaz records 10th double-double of the season

(IUP Athletics) Blake Danielak (junior, finance and legal studies) has the highest 3-point percentage for the Crimson Hawks this season while averaging 21 minutes per game.

By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

After scoring 17 points and collecting 11 rebounds, Jacobo Diaz (sophomore, economics) recorded his 10th double-double of the season to help lift the No. 4 IUP Crimson Hawks (23-2) over the Edinboro University Fighting Scots, 91-76.

Despite a convincing 15-point victory, the Fighting Scots found themselves within 2 points of IUP three minutes into the second half.

IUP answered Edinboro’s push for the lead with their own 14-5 run. IUP cashed in on 3-pointers from Blake Danielak (junior, finance and legal studies), Diaz and Anthony Glover (junior, marketing) to lift the Crimson Hawks to their largest lead of the game, 83-64, which allowed IUP to close it out for a double-digit win.

Aside from Diaz’s success from the field, three other IUP players were able to record double-digits.

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Devon Cottrell (senior, communications media) led the Crimson Hawks with 20 points, shooting 8-of-10 from the field.

Following Cottrell were both Danielak and Diaz, who each recorded 17 points. The final Crimson Hawk to record double-digit points was Glover. Glover scored 15 while shooting 5-of-15 from the field.

Despite IUP’s win, the team shot worse than Edinboro from the field.

The Crimson Hawks shot 46.7 percent from the field compared to the Fighting Scots’ 53.6 percent.

The Crimson Hawks managed to win the game by winning the possession battle. IUP managed to collect an impressive 41 rebounds compared to Edinboro’s 27.

Moving forward, the Crimson Hawks will have the luxury of a long practice week, as they will be sitting out a traditional game on Wednesday night and will be waiting until Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. to welcome in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference foe Seton Hill University.

The Griffins will be entering the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex with an 11-12 record, and plan on avenging a 73-88 loss to the Crimson Hawks in January.

(IUP Athletics) Jacobo Diaz (sophomore, economics) recorded his 10th double-double of the season in Saturday’s win over Edinboro University. Diaz finished the game with 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

(IUP Athletics) Forward Devon Cottrell (redshirt senior, communications media) was the high-man for the Crimson Hawks Saturday with 20 points.

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February 14, 2017 Gerrit Cole of the Pittsburgh Pirates threw in a game last season in Washington. The Pirates’ pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s spring training facility in Bradenton, Fla., on Monday. Cole will headline the Pirates’ rotation in 2017.

(IUP Athletics) Maura D’Anna (freshman, kinesiology) scored a career-high 17 points in Saturday’s win.

By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

Freshman forward Maura D’Anna (kinesiology) scored a career-high 17 points, leading the IUP women’s basketball team to a 79-63 win over Edinboro University in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West play on Saturday afternoon in Edinboro.

This victory was the sixth straight for the Crimson Hawks, who improved to 18-5 overall and 16-3 in the conference. The win keeps IUP in second place in the division.

D’Anna went 1-for-3 from the foul line and 8-of-9 from the floor.

She also handed out three assists and two blocks.

“As a freshman, I’ve looked up to our leadership from our upperclassmen on how to play college ball,” D’Anna said. “I think we are peaking at the right time, from ball-movement to help-defense.

Everyone is happy for each other, and we all just want the same result, which is to win.”

D’Anna leads the team in fieldgoal percentage, and has tallied a total of 13 blocks on the year.

Guard Carolyn Appleby (sophomore, safety sciences) also impressed, picking up 23 points, seven assists and one steal in 38 minutes of play.

Also hitting double-figures were junior guard Megan Smith (management) with 15 points, and redshirt sophomore guard Lauren Wolosik (economics) with 10. Wolosik also grabbed eight assists, one block and one steal.

“Saturday’s win was huge for us,” Smith said. “I’m so proud of the team. We were tough and energetic the whole game, and even when the score got close, we never once backed down or played nervous.”

The Crimson Hawks held the lead the entire game over Edinboro.

Their largest lead was held in the fourth quarter at 18 points.

IUP as a team racked up 23 assists, eight blocks, four steals and overcame 19 turnovers.

“We were all confident in each other’s skills, and we made some really big plays to pull out the win,” Smith said.

IUP is currently ranked No. 5 in the Top 10 Atlantic Regional Poll.

PSAC West opponent California University of Pennsylvania ranks No. 1.

The Crimson Hawks look to keep their winning streak alive when they host Seton Hill (14-1, 10-9) Saturday. The last time these two met, IUP won, 72-51. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

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With the All-Star break looming, many teams are fighting to stay hot and hold on to their respective playoff positions.

The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off Saturday night, as Kevin Durant made his highly anticipated return to face his former team.

Squaring off against former teammate Russell Westbrook and company, Durant played well, and the Warriors got the road win, 130-114.

The game, of course, was a sellout, and the boos were reigning down on Durant from the stands.

Although Westbrook had better stats on the night – he had 47 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists – the dominant Warriors still came out on top in the end.

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Durant’s return to OKC ends in a blowout now, it is going to be tough to stop this Golden State squad.

They have simply been dominating the rest of the league.

In the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be back on track as the trade deadline looms.

LeBron James and the Cavs will look to add a lastminute piece to the puzzle while they try to do their best to repeat.

Although they have just recently added sharpshooting guard Kyle Korver, James seems a little flustered with the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics right on the Cavs’ back.

None of these teams really have the firepower to beat the defending champions, however.

The East is full of teams

(TNS) Kevin Durant celebrated with teammates after the win Saturday in Oklahoma City. Durant and the Warriors defeated his former team by a score of 130-114.

getting hot and cold, and it will be interesting to see who ends up in the race when it is all said and done.

The red-hot Miami Heat were slowed down this weekend having its 13-game win streak snapped after losing to a determined young 76ers team.

Both squads have had promising seasons, and they should be battling for position as the season goes on.

Even though the Heat have struggled ever since James and Dwayne Wade left, they seem to have a solid young core to build around if they find the right outside pieces.

As for the Sixers, Joel Embiid has sat out the majority of this month, and will miss the next two weeks with a minor torn meniscus.

As the All-Star Weekend approaches, the intensity will amplify as teams return from the break.

It will be interesting to watch any moves develop as well, since the trade deadline will be here soon enough.

Some teams may look to bolster their rotations for playoff runs.

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Top 10 most beloved athletes in sports

By SEAN FRITZ Sports Editor

S.D.Fritz@iup.edu

This is an opinion piece.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, what better time to talk about professional athletes we love. Before we get into the list, it is important to note that the athletes named are stars in American sports.

10. Dwayne Wade, Chicago Bulls Although Wade or “D-Wade,” which he is commonly referred to, is now a member of his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, he has had a strong following throughout his career. He is best known as a member of the Miami Heat. Wade won three NBA titles with the Heat.

Most NBA fans will forever remember Wade in his prime in Miami.

9. Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors He was one of the NBA’s most loved players for much of his career due to his outstanding ability and athleticism. Although he never won a championship, fans idolized KD and it was fair to say many wished he would one day bring a title to OKC. Instead, after blowing a 3-1 lead in the 2016 conference finals to Golden State, Durant signed a deal with the same Golden State team that ended his season. Many of Durant’s fans and admirers began to resent him. That being said, Durant is still loved by some fans, many of them Warriors’ fans.

8. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers Newton is one of the NFL’s most exciting players in terms of style of play. Many fans love Newton for his bubbly personality and his onthe-field celebrations. He has not yet joined the elite class of quarterbacks in the NFL, and he has not won a championship yet.

7. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels Trout makes the list even in a time when baseball is lacking in superstars.

Trout is certainly a superstar, as he is widely regarded as the best player in baseball. Trout has already won two MVPs and is considered a five-tool player, which is proven by his jaw-dropping statistics.

6. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Many will argue he is the best quarterback in the game today based on his ability to win games through his huge arm and ability to extend plays. Rodgers has a Super Bowl, but hasn’t been able to win another due to some struggles around him.

5. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors Curry is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA for his ability to blow the game open in a moment’s notice. As the league’s best shooter, Curry can get hot quickly and not look back.

4. J.J. Watt, Houston Texans Watt has burst onto the scene in the NFL as one of the toughest players in the league. A punishing defender and an MVP candidate when healthy, Watt is loved by the younger fanbase more than most for his ability to connect with young fans through his work ethic and raw talent.

3. Tom Brady, New England Patriots Although many people cannot stand Brady and the Patriots, and many people consider him a cheater, there is no athlete more beloved by his fanbase, as well as many others outside Boston. Many people respect Brady for his lack of flashiness and his ability to be counted on late in games when his team needs him.

2. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Similar to Brady, many despise James for a variety of reasons, but he is also adored by just as many, if not more, people. He has won three championships in his career and several MVP awards. James was loved in Cleveland his first go-round. When he left for Miami, many had lost all respect for James. However, James returned to the city he calls home.

1.Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots “Gronk” is the most beloved athlete in American sports today. Although he is hurt a decent amount of the time, he is the most dominant tight end in football when he’s on the field. Gronk is much more admired for what he does off the field. He is the ultimate party boy whom most people would want to hang out with.

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