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Jeb Bush Florida Governor: 1999-2007 Brother of George W. Bush AND Son of George H.W. Bush Strength: Fundraising.

Weakness: Being a Bush.

Dr. Ben Carson Author and Retired Neurosurgeon Strength: Motivational speaker.

Weakness: He has never run a race before. Most Likely to Get A Fox. News Show.

John Kasich Ohio Governor 2011-present House of Representatives 1983-2001 Strength: Popular Governor of a swing state.

Weakness: Did not Oppose Obamacare.

George Pataki New York Governor 1995-2006 Strength: Governor of a Blue State.

Weakness: Not politically relevant.

Rand Paul U.S. Senator from Kentucky 2010-present Son of Rep. Ron Paul.

Strength: Ignites the Libertarian Base.

Father had strong following..

Weakness: The race is saturated with Tea Party.

Chris Christie New Jersey Governor 2010-present.

Strength: Tell-It-Like-It-Is Personality.

Rick Perry Weakness: Scandals and not Governor of Texas 2000-2015 popular anymore.

Strength: Name Recognition.

Weakness: Gaffe Prone. Currently indicted Ted Cruz for abuse of official capacity.

U.S. Senator for Texas: 2010-present Strength: Great Speaker to Marco Rubio Republican Base.

U.S. Senator from 2010-present Weakness: Polarizing figure to Strength: Youth. Tea Party everyone else.

Support. Latino Support.

Weakness: The race is saturated Carly Fiorina with Tea Party.

Former CEO of Hewlett Packard.

Strength: Business Background..

Rick Santorum Only woman in Republican Primary U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1995-2007 Weakness: Political inexperience.

Strength: Strong ties with Evangelical Base.

Lack of name recognition.

Weakness: Only Strong with Evangelical Base.

Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator from South Carolina: 2003-present Strength: Republican base support of Foreign Policy.

Weakness: Lack of Name Recognition.

Mike Huckabee Arkansas Governor 1996-2007.

Strength: Strong with Evangelical Base.

Weakness: Only Strong with Evangelical Base.

Bobby Jindal Lousiana Governor: 2008-present.

Strength: Intelligent.

Weakness: Lack of name recognition and fundraising.

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Donald Trump Business Magnate, Investor, Television Personality, and Author.

Strength: Provokes Base.

Weakness: The hole where his soul should be (Too Many to list).

Scott Walker Governor of Wisconsin 2011-present Strength: Popular among all of the Republican Party.

Weakness: Flip Flopped on immigration.

Huge budget deficit.

Jim Gilmore Governor of Virginia.

Strength: He can legally run for President.

Weakness: Politically irrelevant.

DEMOCRATS Hillary Clinton Secretary of State: 2009-2013 U.S. Senator from New York: 2001-2009 First Lady: 1993-2001 Strength: Collecting relationships. and popularity for over 20 years.

Weakness: Taking punches and involved in scandals for over 20 years.

Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator from Vermont: 2007-present U.S. House of Representatives: 1991-2007 Strength: Strong support from base.

Hasn’t flipped flopped.

Weakness: Only strong with select base.

Martin O’Malley Governor of Maryland: 2007-2015 Mayor of Baltimore: 1999-2007 Strength: Telegenic.

Weakness: Lack of Name Recognition.

Jim Webb U.S. Senator from Virginia: 2007-2013 Secretary of the Navy: 1987-1988 Strength: Strong Military Background Weakness: Lack of Name Recognition. A gaffe demeaning to women.

Lincoln Chafee Governor of Rhode Island: 2011-2015 U.S. Senator from Rhode Island: 1999-2007 Strength: Voted Against the Iraq War. Weakness: Politically Irrelevant.

Lack of Fundraising.

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Professors publish paper on resource extraction

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania economics professors published a paper this summer about the connection between non-renewable resource extraction and employment in the “International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy.”

The paper, written by Drs. Christopher Jeffords, Alexi Thompson, and David Yerger, analyzed the extraction rates of coal across seven states with the employment rates in the industry.

It was able to map when the coal industry peaked.

The goal behind this was to compare the results with employment in the natural gas industry and particularly in regards to the nearby Marcellus Shale formation.

Doing so allowed the professors to determine when extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale would peak.

The range that Jeffords, Thompson and Yerger came up with found that peak employment will not be for at

least a decade.

However, depending on certain variables, like the threshold level of recoverable resources and the presumed average annual production rates, this range could be anywhere from six to 47 years.

Because the research was conducted in 2013, the time range starts from then.

The data that was collected for the paper came from the U.S. Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jeffords explained how these departments made it easy for the team to gather the information they needed to conduct their research.

“Because we knew what we were looking for and these websites are very user-friendly, we simply went to each site and spent a few hours finding and then downloading the data,” Jeffords said.

In order to conduct their research, Jeffords, Thompson and Yerger used a theoretical model known as a “lake model” of employment.

This model starts with a fixed resource, and in this case it was the num-

ber of potential employees.

It then allows for flow to and from “pools” of employed and unemployed workers.

It is looking for the peak moment before employment declines.

Because of how this theoretical model works, it does not take into account certain influences. While this could affect the outcomes, it also creates the opportunity for related followup research.

Jeffords explains how, because of these excluded factors, he hopes to further pursue the topic of employment in terms of non-renewable resource extraction.

“The theoretical model is highly stylized and does not take into consideration obvious factors affecting extraction and employment such as local, state and national policies; employment gains/losses in related sectors; extraction costs; labor force differentiation; the role of prices and taxes in determining the feasibility of resource extraction; and uncertainty about the threshold resource stock,” Jeffords said.

“The model can easily be extended to account for these factors.”

Study: Recessions cause spike in engineering, business majors

By TONY BRISCOE Chicago Tribune (TNS)

CHICAGO – Many college students who pursue their studies during recessions develop a pragmatic approach and switch to majors with better job prospects, according to a study published this month.

Benjamin Keys, assistant professor at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, analyzed census data on college major choice in the U.S. from 1962 to 2013 with Brian Cadena at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Erica Blom at the consulting firm Edgeworth Economics, finding that for every 1 percent rise in the unemployment rate, more than 3 percent of men and 4 percent of women changed majors.

A 1 percent rise in joblessness translates into significant gains in the number of men majoring in engineering (0.6 percent), accounting (0.2 percent) and business (0.1 percent) and losses in education fields (0.4 percent) and sociology (0.1 percent). A 1 percent uptick in the unemployment rate means boosts in the share of women studying business fields (0.6 percent), nursing (0.3 percent) and accounting (0.2 percent), while there is

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an exodus from education (0.6 percent) and literature and languages fields (0.3 percent). The unemployment rate rose 5 percentage points between December 2007 and October 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“We know young people are generally the last in and first out when you have an economic downturn,” Keys said. “One thing these young people are doing is adjusting their skill sets and human capital decisions to avoid a field that would be sensitive to a recession. So you see an increase in engineering and nursing. Those kind of professions that are especially recession-proof.”

Their research suggests that economic downturns prompt many to change their major to a field that is more challenging, requires more math and pays more. Researchers infer that these students can earn a degree in science, technology, engineering and math but chose not to during stronger labor markets.

The decision to switch majors will offset the impact of the recession by about 10 percent on their wages and ultimately improve their long-term earnings, Keys said.

The study has prompted follow-up research on the relationship between local and national job markets as they pertain to specific majors.

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Senator Bob Casey discusses SaVE Act

By SAMANTHA BARNHART Managing Editor S.E.Barnhart@iup.edu

As students across Pennsylvania return to campus for fall classes, they will be greeted by a new amendment to Title IX that came into effect July 1.

Sen. Bob Casey Jr., a Democrat from Scranton, created the legislation, called the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act. The Campus SaVE Act was enacted in 2013, but did not take effect until July 1 because the administration had to make known the regulations involved in the act, according to Casey.

The act was part of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act. The act now requires colleges and universities to clearly spell out their policies regarding sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Former president Bill Clinton signed the VAWA as a federal law in 1994 in Title IV, section 40001-47703.

Casey, whose daughter is an incoming freshman, noted his personal connection to the SaVE Act. “It’s a great step forward because it’s going to require colleges and universi-

ties to do some things that some are doing already, but many are not,” Casey said. “And it will give both ends of the issue meaning. … I’m thinking of [my daughter] and people – young women, especially – her age.”

The goal of SaVE is to create transparency, accountability, education and collaboration, according to the Clery Center website.

Transparency will be achieved by requiring all incidents of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking to be disclosed in the campuses’ annual crime statistic reports, and by requiring universities to provide written rights to all students and employees who report victimization.

SaVE will provide accountability by requiring all institutional disciplinary procedures involving domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking to be conducted by officials who receive annual training on these issues, as well as other requirements for such procedures.

All universities must require “primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees” and education on recognizing warning signs of abuse and ongoing

programs on prevention and awareness for faculty and students, the Clery Center website said. The act also creates collaboration among the U.S. Justice, Education and Health and Human Services departments.

“Coming onto a campus and being given information about services they can avail themselves of if they’re a victim” is one of the benefits of SaVE, Casey said.

“But even broader than the individual herself, it basically says to the whole campus, ‘This is your problem.’”

Casey also said he believes bystander prevention and social responsibility are key factors in minimizing and preventing sexual assault on campuses.

“If you’re a guy, and you’re a bystander, you say, ‘Oh, well it’s not me, and it’s not my friend. It’s not my problem’ – that’s no longer acceptable,” he said.

“Bystanders have to be involved; there has to be an intensive effort to educate people about crime, to educate people about their rights, and services they can take advantage of, and to make the campus, the administration and the students, more accountable.”

The amendment was vital to fixing problems in areas concerning sexual vio-

lence and assault in which many schools have been lacking, Casey said.

“Even campuses that are nationally recognized institutions of higher learning – Ivy League schools – have not always handled this well; all types of schools have not handled this well,” he said. “We have to be more insistent that they take these cases at a campus level much more seriously than some of them have, and make sure that there’s an orderly process to bring about justice. This set of new rules will be in furtherance of that goal.”

Casey noted that the history of the Clery Act, which the SaVE Act amends, is part of the reason he pushed for SaVE. Signed into effect in 1990, the Clery Act was named after Jeanne Clery, a 19-year-old student of Lehigh University who was raped and murdered in her residence hall in 1986.

“So, I guess if you’re a Pennsylvanian, you might feel that you have some special obligation to add things to this Clery Act,” he said, “or to make it better where you can.”

While the SaVE Act makes significant progress, Casey said he believes there is still more that can be done to Title IX. However, he said it’s hard to tell if other amendments will occur.

“There are a couple of folks in the Senate who want to make some more progress, especially as it relates to the prosecution of the perpetrator,” he said, “and I still think that we have some work to do to get that done.

“Some of these things, some of these issues and these ideas, are difficult to pass, but I believe we owe it to individuals on college campuses – especially women – and I think we owe it to society, too.”

One of the problems still to fix is the issue of policies regarding sexual assault and violence state by state.

“To say that one of the most powerful countries in the world is going to have a separate system on colleges and college campuses that doesn’t bring a measure of justice the way that it should is just unacceptable,” he said.

“We can’t settle for a patchwork of different systems; there should be one way to handle these kinds of incidents.

“If you’re a young woman on college campuses, you should be the recipient of a measure of justice, and long before someone is a victim, they should know exactly what their rights are, what the programs are that will help them, and

to be aware that [sexual assault and violence] is a problem.”

However, Casey said, some issues involved in sexual assault and violence may take more than laws to eliminate.

“I think one of the major challenges we have to undertake – and this isn’t necessarily something that can be brought about by a change in the law – is we have to make young men a lot more responsible,” Casey said.

“Young men have to be part of the solution by stopping other guys from engaging in this conduct, by stepping in, by whatever means necessary to stop this kind of assault.”

Casey also noted that the issue of sexual assault and violence in the U.S. has been a focus on the federal level.

“It’s become a major priority for the Obama Administration,” he said. “Vice President Biden has worked on this for years, the broader issue of sexual assault, and violence against women, but in particular has spent a lot of time working with folks here in the Senate, people across the country, to get this running.”

In September 2014, the administration launched the “It’s On Us” campaign in an effort to root out sexual violence across the nation. The campaign “seeks to engage college students and members of campus communities in preventing sexual assault in the first place” by creating safe environments “where sexual assault in unacceptable and survivors are supported,” according to a Sept. 19, 2014, fact sheet released by the White House.

The campaign was launched in partnership with 200 colleges and universities, collegiate sports organizations and private companies. As of April, more than 200,000 had taken the “It’s On Us” pledge.

Pennsylvanians can expect more changes in policies regarding sexual assault and other areas of higher education in the near future, Casey said.

“A lot of university-related legislation – other legislation that involves help for victims of sexual assault or similar programs – that we’ll be considering will be contained mostly under the broad umbrella of the Higher Education Act Reauthorization.

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Former PSU officials seek to dismiss charges

By JASON LAUGHLIN The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Three former Pennsylvania State University administrators, accused of ignoring or covering up Jerry Sandusky’s sexual attacks, renewed their bid Aug. 11 to have the criminal case against them dismissed or at least set back significantly.

At a hearing in Superior Court, lawyers for former Penn State President Graham B. Spanier and two others urged the three-judge panel to toss the charges or overrule a lower-court decision that for more than two years has snarled the case: whether the university’s former top lawyer can become the star witness against its longtime president and his codefendants.

Prosecutors contend former general counsel Cynthia Baldwin – who was present during the 2011 grand jury testimony of Spanier, athletic director Tim Curley, and Vice President Gary

Schultz – should be allowed to provide allegedly incriminating information from conversations she had with them about Sandusky’s conduct and their responses to it.

The defendants’ lawyers have argued that the men did not realize Baldwin was representing the university, not them.

Once they became targets of the investigation, the person they allegedly thought was their lawyer became a witness against them.

“Dual representation is a legal and ethical minefield, and I think this case is a perfect example of that,” Judge Mary Jane Bowes said.

Chief Deputy Attorney General Amy Zapp argued that it was clear Baldwin represented the men in their capacity as university staff, not as individuals.

She also argued that when she sat with them during grand jury testimony in 2011, Baldwin had no idea the men

would become targets of the investigation.

“Based on the information she had at the time, it appeared there was no conflict, no problem,” Zapp said.

They were charged in November 2012.

In her own grand jury testimony that year, Baldwin said the three administrators never disclosed the existence of emails they had shared relating to Sandusky’s contacts with boys in 1998 and 2001.

On Aug. 11, Spanier’s attorney, Jeffrey Wall, asked why Baldwin or the judge at the grand jury, Barry Feudale, did not alert the three men to the possibility that their interests and the university’s could ultimately diverge.

“It should have thrown up red flags,” Wall said.

Neither Baldwin nor the defendants attended the 90-minute hearing.

The Superior Court panel offered no clues on when it might rule.

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UCF frat member chanting ‘rape’ now suspect in assault

By GABRIELLE RUSSON Orlando Sentinel (TNS)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A University of Central Florida fraternity brother identified as chanting “rape” in a video recorded in June is the same man accused of sexual assaulting a woman at the fraternity’s off-campus apartments last year, according to the victim’s complaint released by the university.

In an Aug. 17 text message, the woman who reported being assaulted confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that she recognized his voice in the video.

Another woman who recorded the scene June 9 at the Sigma Nu apartment also identified the man, according to the university complaint.

On Aug. 17, the University of Central Florida released the recording that appears to depict several Sigma Nu fraternity members laughing and talking in an expletive-laced conversation.

“Let’s rape some b ... ,” a man’s voice can be heard saying before someone chanted “rape” several times in a row.

It was recorded by a woman who is not a UCF student.

That woman, who was dating one of the fraternity members at the time, knew about the open sexual-assault case against the man and was friends with the victim.

She gave the recording to the victim, who later filed the student-conduct incident report based on the contents.

The sexual assault happened in October, a UCF police report said. The victim said she woke up on a Saturday morning at the Sigma Nu apartments and felt pain.

She noticed an unwrapped condom wrapper and a condom on the floor, according to the report.

The woman did not report the case until February to UCF police, who forwarded it to the state attorney’s office in April, according to UCF. On Monday, the Orange-Osceola State attorney’s office would not confirm that the case had been received, said spokeswoman Angela Starke.

“We get 80,000 cases a year to review,” Starke said when asked why the

state attorney’s office had taken no action.

The Sentinel is not identifying the man because he has not been charged with a crime.

When called for comment Aug. 17, he hung up on a reporter.

After the university was notified about the rape-chanting video, officials suspended Sigma Nu last month and said there will be a Title IX investigation.

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in public education.

On Aug. 20, a panel is expected to deliberate the case and could recommend a punishment, which might range from the less severe, such as community service, to a more serious consequence such as expulsion for violating university policy.

University staff will review the panel’s decision before it can be made final, added UCF spokesman Chad Binette.

UCF declined to comment Aug. 17 because of the active student-conductreview process.

The national fraternity could not be reached for comment Aug. 17 but had said last week in a statement: “We are deeply troubled by the allegations and immediately suspended the accused student, pending further developments. [...] The words used by people in the recordings are disrespectful, despicable and vile.”

Sigma Nu started at UCF in 2005 and has 52 active members. It is connected to a national fraternity that began at Virginia Military Institute in 1869.

The Sigma Nu recording has received national media attention, with articles appearing online in The Washington Post and The Huffington Post.

It’s not the first time a fraternity has been in trouble with chants promoting sexual assaults, according to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.

For instance, in 2010, there were media reports about new fraternity recruits chanting, “No means yes” as they marched at Yale University. The YouTube video went viral.

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First women pass Army Ranger School

By CHUCK WILLIAMS and JAMES ROSEN McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS)

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Two women have passed the Army Ranger School and will graduate at Fort Benning, Ga., on Friday morning, making them the first female soldiers to earn the elite Ranger tab and complete the Army’s most difficult training regimen.

The Army did not identify the two women, who are both graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

A third woman candidate, also a West Point grad, is currently in the mountain phase of Ranger School, the second of three arduous training stages.

“This course has proven that every soldier, regardless of gender, can achieve his or her full potential,” Army Secretary John McHugh said in congratulating the class of 96 new Rangers.

Despite the historic promotions, neither the two female Rangers nor any other women troops will be sent into combat in the immediate future.

Under a plan announced in January 2013 by then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, the Pentagon has been moving toward allowing women to serve in combat roles, with the first positions scheduled to be announced next year.

Three women became the first to finish the Marine Corps’ combat-training course at Camp Geiger, N.C., on Nov. 21, 2013, but that service is still conducting studies to gauge their ability to serve in infantry units. And the Defense Department is also evaluating whether and under what circumstances to allow women into direct battle.

Along with Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Marine Raiders and Delta Force members, Rangers are among the best trained American troops as part of

the U.S. Special Operations Command.

They are taught to operate on their own or in small units, and in harsh conditions around the world. Many speak multiple languages.

“Every Ranger School graduate has shown the physical and mental toughness to successfully lead organizations at any level,” McHugh said.

In order to become Rangers, candidates must complete a 62-day course that requires them to operate on minimal food and sleep. They train in woodlands at Fort Benning, in mountains outside Dahlonega, Ga., and in coastal swamps at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Physical challenges include completing 49 push-ups, 59 sit-ups and a 5-mile run, all within 40 minutes; six chin-ups, swimming and land-navigation tests, a 12-mile foot march in three hours or less, several obstacle courses, four days of mountaineering, three parachute

jumps, four air assaults on helicopter, multiple rubber boat movements and 27 days of mock combat patrols.

The two women and 94 men who will become Rangers this week were among 401 soldiers who started Ranger School on April 19.

It was the first Ranger class in Army history to include female candidates.

Two-thirds of that class either left or were dropped from the course.

Thirty-seven men from the class graduated June 15 because they went straight through the training regimen without having to repeat a phase.

Col. David G. Fivecoat, commander of the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade based at Fort Benning, has been the officer charged with overseeing the first class to include women.

He insisted throughout the process that the difficult standards not be lowered in any way to make it easier for

women to pass the course.

“All the women did the exact same thing as their male counterparts,” Fivecoat said during the Florida swamp phase.

Nineteen women reported for the physical assessment and after the first week, which included the 12-mile march carrying a 50-pound rucksack, the number of women was cut to eight.

Those eight female soldiers failed the first patrol phase at Camp Darby on Fort Benning and were offered an opportunity to repeat the phase.

All eight failed the Camp Darby patrol phase for a second time in late May. The Army announced May 29 that five of the eight women were being dropped and the remaining three had accepted an offer to start the course over from the beginning.

Two male soldiers received the same invitation and decided to go home.

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Study: E-cigarettes a ‘gateway’ to teen smoking

By AMINA KHAN Los Angeles Times (TNS)

LOS ANGELES – Even though teenage smoking rates have plunged in recent decades, teen use of electronic cigarettes has been on the rise in the last few years.

Now, a new study involving more than 2,500 students at 10 Los Angeles schools has found that teens who began using e-cigarettes were far more likely than their peers to start smoking traditional cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products.

Although they don’t establish a causal link, the findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have some experts worrying that e-cigarettes might lead more young people to take up the habit.

“What is extremely worrisome is that these findings further indicate that e-cigarette use by our nation’s youth, which is a major concern in itself, may also be a gateway to smoking,” American Heart Association Chief Executive Nancy Brown said in a statement.

“This new study truly underscores just how dangerous of a habit e-ciga-

rette use can be, especially if it is leading to teens taking up additional tobacco products.”

E-cigarettes heat a liquid laced with nicotine and other chemicals to generate a vapor that can be inhaled.

That method, known as “vaping,” presumably sounds better than traditional combustible tobacco products, which are burned to produce a smoke filled with chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer.

The problem is, there isn’t enough evidence yet to say whether, on balance, the devices are helpful or harmful, scientists say.

“E-cigarettes raise many questions for which there are few answers,” Dr. Nancy Rigotti of Massachusetts General Hospital, who was not involved in the paper, wrote in an editorial.

“The evidence base is limited because e-cigarettes entered the marketplace without being regulated as either drugs or devices.”

Many think that e-cigarettes might allow smokers to transition away from traditional cigarettes, which contain cancer-causing substances.

Others argue that e-cigarettes, which often appear to be marketed to youths,

could act as a sort of “gateway device” into smoking traditional cigarettes, full of those carcinogenic materials.

That’s a serious matter, given that nearly 90 percent of adult cigarette smokers first started smoking before age 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A recent study showed that the number of high school smokers tripled from 2013 to 2014, and another showed that teens who vaped also smoked regular cigarettes.

But such studies have looked at a snapshot of these two behaviors, and have not watched to see how they

change over time – which would better describe the relationship between the two activities.

So for this study, a team led by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine tracked the behavior of 2,530 students attending L.A. high schools who said they had never before used any combustible tobacco products.

The scientists focused on high school freshmen, given that ninth graders, fresh out of middle school and now exposed to new pressures and older adolescents, are at a critical turning point in their lives.

“The first year of high school is a vulnerable period for initiating risky behaviors,” the JAMA study authors wrote.

The researchers asked the students whether they had ever tried e-cigarettes – 222 had already tried e-cigarettes at that time.

Then they followed up six months later and 12 months later to see if they had ever smoked regular cigarettes or other tobacco products (including cigars and hookah) during the previous six months.

The scientists found that 30.7 per-

cent of students who had ever used ecigarettes at the start of the study had also used combustible tobacco products at the six-month mark.

In the same time period, only 8.1 percent of those who had never used ecigarettes at the start of their freshman year had smoked tobacco.

This pattern held at the 12-month mark as well.

The findings show a link between the two habits, but not a cause.

That means it’s possible that there’s some other underlying factor that might be contributing to both behaviors.

And the results can’t distinguish between students who may have just tried a few cigarettes and those who ended up as regular smokers, Rigotti noted.

“The latter is the greater concern, and the current study cannot determine whether e-cigarette exposure was associated with that outcome,” she wrote.

“Similarly, the single exposure measure, lifetime e-cigarette use, did not permit the authors to look for a dose-response relationship between the degree of prior e-cigarette use and subsequent smoking, which could have strengthened a causal inference.”

Landowner charged in killing of Cecil the lion

By DEUTSCHE PRESSEAGENTUR (TNS)

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A Zimbabwean court has charged a man on whose land a U.S. trophy hunter killed an iconic lion, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Cecil – a well-known black-maned lion that wore a GPS collar as part of an Oxford University study – was shot with an arrow by U.S. hunter Walter Palmer near Hwange National Park in the west of the southern African country in July.

A court in Hwange on Tuesday charged Trymore Ndlovu with allowing a non-Zimbabwean to hunt an animal that was not part of the hunting quota, his lawyer Tonderai Mukuku told dpa.

Ndlovu had been questioned, but not charged until now.

He denied the charge and was re-

leased on a bail of $200, Mukuku said.

Palmer’s guide, Theo Bronkhorst, has also been charged in the case.

Both men are due to appear in court in September.

Zimbabwe is seeking the extradition of Palmer, a dentist living in the United States.

Cecil was lured out of Hwange National Park and only wounded with an arrow by Palmer.

He and Bronkhorst then took 40 hours to track it down, finish it off with a gunshot, skin it and cut its head off as a trophy.

Palmer allegedly paid $50,000 dollars for the hunt.

He and Bronkhorst later said they were unaware of the lion’s protected status.

Cecil’s killing sparked international outrage and damaged the reputation of southern Africa’s trophy hunting industry.

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Letter to the Editor

By DR. RHONDA LUCKEY RLuckey@iup.edu Dear IUP Students, We are all excited about the start of a new academic year and looking forward to meeting new students and reconnecting with returning students.

Students say that success happens at IUP when they are actively involved, engaged in campus life, focused on their academic goals, and informed about university happenings.

As you begin the fall semester: Be informed.

Attend IUP’s popular program, the Six O’clock Series, on Mondays.

Watch for and participate in events addressing cultural, multicultural and diversity topics.

Regularly check IUP News and Events at www.iup.edu/inside, The Penn, and The Beak, IUP’s daily email newsletter, for students. Residential students should preview IUP-TV

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Channel 17 to find information about upcoming events.

Take care of yourself and others.

Walk on designated sidewalks.

Stay alert and fully aware of your surroundings.

Don’t text while crossing the streets or driving.

At night, walk with your friends or ask University Police for an escort.

Program your phone to dial 911 and University Police at 724-3572141.

Call University Police on the Blue Light Phones located throughout campus to report an emergency and/or ask for help.

Register for IUP’s text Emergency Alerts by logging on to www.iup.edu/ursa. After registering, you will be informed immediately if there is a university emergency.

Keep your suite and room doors locked, and don’t allow non-residents into the secured sections of the suites and other residential buildings.

Avoid getting the flu. Check out www.iup.edu/healthservice for flu prevention practices.

If you chose to use alcohol, be sure your choices are legal and low risk.

Learn more at www.iup.edu/atod.

Become involved and engaged.

Be an active student leader, mentor, or volunteer and maximize your experience as an IUP student.

Attend the ninth annual IUP Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., located in the Delaney/Putt Suites Courtyard (rain date: Sunday, Sept. 13). Learn about recognized student organizations and community involvement.

Throughout the semester, if you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to seek out the assistance of faculty, staff and administrators, or if you’re not sure who to ask, send an email to iup-hawks@iup.edu.

We will be back in touch within 24 hours. Know that help is always available.

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Monday, students are back at their home away from home: Indiana University of Pennsylvania. From classes to Saturday nights on Philadelphia Street, IUP students have a variety of experiences, ideas and opinions.

The editorial staff of The Penn expressed their sentiments and shared some of their favorite qualities of the idyllic town of Indiana and its university.

Cody Benjamin, editor-in-chief: “After three years of being here, IUP has become somewhat of a second home, and so I’m excited to soak in one final round of, well, the world that precedes the real world.”

Samantha Barnhart, managing editor: “It’s great to be back in walking distance of China King, and I’m looking forward to petting cats and walking dogs at the Indiana County Humane Society with friends.”

Casey Kelly, News editor: “Going into my third year at IUP, I still get butterflies when I see the Sixth Street exit on Route 422. This year, I’m looking forward to getting that same feeling when I greet my friends at our front door, and then walk up the Davis Hall stairs Monday morning.”

Chris Hayes, Wet Ink editor: “After an uneventful summer, it’s great to be back on campus and being busy again. It’s going to be a stressful year, but a lot of fun too.”

Kyle Kondor, Sports editor: “The school year at IUP is like vacation with some work mixed in. Take that for what it’s worth, but imagine your future 40-hour work week without having a weekend in Indiana to look forward to.”

Mike Kiwak, copy editor: “Going into senior year, I’m going to try and revel in it all as much as possible. That probably means frequent trips to Kim Moon and Sheetz.”

Samantha Nicholson, photo editor: “I’m excited about living in Indiana this year, because I’ve always just commuted in past years. I hope to get the full IUP experience.”

Ailey Clark, new media editor: “I’m excited for my senior year to begin, but I don’t think I’m ever going to want it to end.”

Alex Salyers, graphic designer: “I love IUP woodshop, Giant Eagle sushi (R.I.P G.E.X.) and specials at Brunzies.”

Editorial Policy The Penn editorial opinion is determined by the Editorial Board, with the editor-in-chief having final responsibility. Opinions expressed in editorials, columns, letters or cartoons are not necessarily that of The Penn, the university, the Student Cooperative Association or the student body. The Penn is completely independent of the university.

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10 important things freshmen should know this fall Entering freshman year isn’t an easy adjustment for everyone, so here are a few helpful tips, tricks and general things to know as you prepare for the start of the rest of your life here at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

1. Be prepared for the construction on campus.

The Folger Dining Hall across from Suites on Maple East is being updated, along with the new College of Humanities and Social Sciences building, which is located across from Stapleton Library.

As a freshman living on campus, you may be affected by the loud noises and the blocked areas that accompany any ongoing construction site.

To avoid the drilling of jackhammers and inconvenience of closed sidewalks, bring a pair of headphones on the walk to class and leave 10-15 minutes early to ensure you will arrive on time.

2. Speaking of time, you must be able to balance it.

The average student takes 15 credits a semester, which equates to roughly 15 hours of class per week. There are 168 hours in a week, so make sure the other 153 hours aren’t spent binge-watching shows on Netflix until 3 a.m., or sleeping for whole days straight.

3. Along with balancing your time, it is also important to prioritize your work.

A planner is a great way to write down assignments, so you know what needs to be done and when to have them done. There is no better feeling than accomplishing your work and celebrating afterwards.

4. In the beginning of every semester, The Co-Op Store, located next to the Hadley Union Building, offers free discount books that include coupons for a variety of food and entertainment.

Repeat: The books are free. Grab a generous amount and share them with friends. That way you will always have a coupon when you’re ordering copious amounts of pizza during late-night

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5. Weigh your options when buying books.

You can most likely find whatever book you’re looking for on Amazon or Chegg, a website for discounted college textbooks.

Additionally, if you look on IUP class Facebook pages, there are always plenty of students selling their used textbooks.

A major difference between high school and college is that textbooks are no longer provided for you. And in college, one book could cost an entire paycheck.

6. Another thing that differentiates high school from college is the use of the library.

Don’t be embarrassed to go to the library; you’d be amazed at how much you can accomplish in a cubicle at the library versus a desk in the dorm.

Plus, there is a Java City, where a variety of drinks and baked goods are sold, that accepts flex dollars.

7. Like most students that come to IUP, you most likely didn’t choose Indiana for the weather.

It snows and rains a lot in this little town, so rain boots and an umbrella should be essential items on your backto-school list.

And to be extra prepared for Indiana’s sporadic weather patterns, keep an umbrella in your backpack at all times so you can avoid getting soaked for your next class that’s located all the way across campus.

8. Provisions on Demand, also known as P.O.D., is a hidden treasure of food disguised through ordinary doors.

Located in both Putt and Wallwork Halls, P.O.D. offers prepackaged sandwiches with your choice of soda, chips, fruit and Oreos that can be purchased with meal plans, which is a great option when you’re in a rush between classes or don’t want to wait in long lines at the HUB or Crimson Café.

Freshmen participated in several orientation activities over the weekend.

9. Your I-Card is extremely important, as it provides food, concert and event tickets, laundry and entry into your dorm room.

Keep this card in a safe place, and make a concerted effort not to lose or break it. Not only is it a $15 charge to make another copy, it’s just a pain when you’re locked out of your room or can’t

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buy food.

However, if you do lose your card, don’t replace it immediately, as IUPcentric Twitter accounts are usually a great source for finding missing I-Cards.

10. Leave your dorm room and explore Indiana.

Philadelphia Street provides a wide

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range of services for students, such as great places to eat like Steel City Samiches and The Coney, a tattoo shop, tanning salons, hookah bars and even the Jimmy Stewart Museum.

The most cliché and important piece of advice I have to give to freshmen is to have fun and enjoy your next four years.

It will go by quicker than you think.

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What IUP students will be wearing this fall Crop tops, denim and button-downs are common trends as the season changes

By SAMANTHA FRENCH Staff Writer S.M.French@iup.edu

The fall semester is here, along with new fashion trends for students on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus.

August is the month when summer transitions into fall and the wardrobe adapts to the changing weather, but that does not mean you should dread it.

According to fashion magazines like Seventeen and People StyleWatch, the wardrobes this fall are expected to be what many have in their closets from the previous fall, as well as combinations of summer items people just can’t stop wearing yet.

The crop tops from summer are one thing that can be integrated into fall by simply pairing them with a collared shirt overtop it or putting a sweater overtop of the crop and pairing with jeans instead of shorts.

For women, the trend is that denim is back in a big way, according to magazines.

It is anticipated to be seen in the-

forms of skirts, shirts, jackets, jump suits, tight overalls, bags and all different styles of jeans.

The jeans for this fall are bringing back the distressed look with tears, patches, holes, fading and strings. Some jeans could also be seen more as highwaist fit.

People StyleWatch gave a chart on how to get the perfect roll at the bottom of your pants for the perfect look with the trending high-top shoes, loafers, sandals, booties or flats.

The mini roll, according to StyleWatch, is perfect for skinny or cropped jeans, the medium is perfect for the more slouchy type of jeans, and the long roll creates a chunkier look, which is perfect for straight-leg jeans.

An interesting concept for women to trend upon for this fall is the ombré effect. People StyleWatch wrote about the ombré evolution and how it was light to dark or dark to light hair in 2001 and 2006.

It then became ombré nails in 2011, ombré lips in 2013, eyes in 2014 and now ombré brows this fall, where the

eyebrow arch goes from light to dark.

According to several popular fashion magazines, men’s fashion is bringing back past statements as well.

Men’s fashion this fall includes turtleneck sweaters set with jeans of all styles, such as skinny jeans or regular leg, and paired with loafers or light-colored work boots.

A more casual approach for men this fall includes the usual button-down flannel prints and the cotton buttondown shirts, except with a twist: they are left unbuttoned completely, with a plain shirt underneath and either jeans or khakis.

To keep warm on the chilly fall days, men could most often be seen in hoodies, perhaps being worn over a T-shirt, or long, trench coat-style jackets.

According to style.com, black is another color coming back and just enough to make a statement with your shirts, jeans or jackets.

The typical men’s haircut for this fall is a short cut with the front pulled up from the forehead, creating some volume and flexibility.

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By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

The transgender community experienced a momentous summer, partially thanks to Caitlyn Jenner’s transition and all of the ensuing coverage, such as her being featured on the cover of “Vanity Fair.”

Not only did Jenner publicly reveal her transformation, but she was also the recipient of ESPN’s Arthur Ashe Courage Award, which she accepted July 15 at the 23rd annual ESPY awards.

ESPY’s are accolades presented

by ESPN to recognize individual and team athletic achievement and other sports-related performance.

Of course, none of this was without controversy.

Since Jenner announced her transition, she has been the recipient of a lot of criticism.

Unfortunately, this is almost to be expected. Her public transition has helped start a conversation and raise awareness for an issue people have not been talking about.

However, the transgender community at large has been facing some staggering challenges. Such challenges include higher rates of suicide and being victims of harassment, physical assault or sexual assault and income inequality.

This could mean that there is a lot of work to do in order to start making improvements for the transgender community, including at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

One example surrounding this is bathrooms.

While on-campus suites have their own bathrooms and residence halls typically have unisex bathrooms, classroom buildings do not always have this option.

With the closure of Elkin Hall at the end of the 2014-15 school year, Whitmyre Hall became the last traditional residence hall on campus.

Because of the building setup, there are no unisex bathrooms, which has caused concerns among transgender residents in the building.

In an attempt to find a solution to this problem and other concerns of

transgender residents, the building community held an open-forum discussion at the end of last school year.

One solution that is in the early stages of discussion and development is to transform two bathrooms into unisex bathrooms.

This would not solve all of the issues, but it would be a start.

While the feasibility of bathroom renovations are worked out, the two rooms in question, which are located on the first floor of the building in a common area, were unofficially made unisex bathrooms. Residents were asked to respect these changes, but they are not enforceable.

Graduate Resident Director Carmine Biancamano (graduate, student affairs in higher education) explained what this means to residents in signs posted outside the two bathrooms in question.

“The Whitmyre/Honors College community is in support of a bathroom space that can be used by any person regardless of their sex or gender identity,” it read.

In order to make the rooms effective, an open/occupied sign was posted on the door that students were asked to change accordingly.

This is only one way in which IUP is currently attempting to become more accommodating for the transgender community.

However, even though there is a lot that can still be improved upon, just like Caitlyn Jenner’s coming forward this summer, this too can serve as a sign that progress is being made.

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Surprise: Trump visits IUP

By SAMANTHA BARNHART Managing Editor S.E.Barnhart@iup.edu

In an unexpected political move, Donald Trump visited Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sunday to rate things.

Trump, who has been leading the GOP polls among registered Republican voters since July, recently gave an unwarranted rating of women in an interview with The New York Times.

He said that model Heidi Klum was “no longer a 10,” and several news and social media outlets, including CNN, Daily News and HelloGiggles, reported on the comment’s aftermath.

But Trump wasn’t done here. Leaving the campaign hotspots to the other candidates, Trump decided to visit small towns across the country to belittle and scoff at their features.

His first stop: Indiana.

A crowd quickly formed around Trump while he focused his opinions on the Oak Grove. However, in less than an hour, almost all of the students and faculty dispersed.

“I went home after a couple minutes,” Taylor Kreme (freshman, subliminal design) said, “but I could hear him yelling his opinions from the Northern

Suites late into the evening.”

Maya Eder (sophomore, mathematics and semantics) said Trump was still rating trees in the Oak Grove on a scale of 1-10 when she left Stapleton Library around 9 p.m.

“I left the library and passed him as I walked through the Oak Grove,” Eder said, “and he was just pointing at trees and yelling numbers.

“No one, not a single person, was still around when I walked by,” she said, “so I’m not sure whom he was talking to.

“My guess is that he was rating the trees just because some squirrels might be listening.”

Though Trump spent the majority of the day in the Oak Grove, he evaluated several other areas of the campus and town earlier in the day as well.

“Five, at best,” Trump said to a water fountain on the second floor of the Hadley Union Building.

Trump also reportedly told a newborn robin near Stouffer Hall that it was weak, a stop sign on School Street that it was being unfair to him, and a foreignexchange student in the Commonplace Coffeehouse & Roastery that she was “ruining America.”

“The highest number I heard today

was a seven,” Kreme said, “and that was to President Michael Driscoll’s fedora.”

Some students took selfies with Trump around campus, apparently not minding that he berated them for their clothes and haircuts during the photos.

One of these students, Scott Teller (senior, Klingon), said that he favored Trump because of his charisma and poppycock.

“I like that he says things nobody else would say, because the things are nonsense things,” Teller said.

“I think I’ll vote for him. I’d vote for my nephew, who just makes spit bubbles all day, but I can’t because he’s a baby.

“Trump’s the next best thing.”

While exiting campus, Trump took a quick look inside Keith Hall, according to Jim Halkin, one of the construction crew members on-site at the time.

“He looked the hallway up and down for five seconds, said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me. This is the dump Jimmy Stewart went to school in?’ and laughed,” Halkin said.

“But, I mean, he wasn’t wrong,” Halkin added.

Since Trump’s visit, his approval rating among Indiana voters has increased by six percentage points.

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Upcoming Lively Arts events offer something for everyone Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, several popular musicals headline this year’s schedule

By SAMANTHA FRENCH Staff Writer S.M.French@iup.edu

The Lively Arts program will be presenting new “Ovations” and musicals, museum galleries and theater presentations for students of all ages and genres this fall at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

The Lively Arts program gives students the opportunity to see shows that they may not be able to see in their hometowns.

The shows or music sessions may be required for students to see for classes or just for their own leisure time.

There are around 12 new “Ovations” and musicals coming to the university at locations such as Fisher Auditorium and Gorell Recital Hall, which is on the second floor of Sutton Hall.

Some of the events include the Pitts-

burgh Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m., “Dracula” on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. and “Mamma Mia!” on March 2 at 8 p.m.

The museum galleries this year total 13 exhibits and cover a wide variety of topics.

They are located at Annex or Kipp Gallery-Sprowls Hall, University Museum-Sutton Hall, Museum and Blue Room-Sutton Hall or The Artists Hand off campus on Philadelphia Street.

Some of the exhibits include “Walk Through Latin America,” running Oct. 31-Dec. 12, “Gala: Your Special Island” on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. and 2015 Design Alumni, showing Nov. 5-Dec. 3.

Theater-by-the-Grove, Dance Theater, Music Theater and Sound Choices also offer many plays for students.

These are located at the Waller Hall, Fisher Auditorium, Gorell Recital Hall-

Sutton Hall, Zink Hall Dance Theater and the IUP Performing Arts Center.

Some of the plays showing this fall include “The Magical Flute” on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and “The Hairy Ape,” running from Feb. 18-20 and 24-27 at 8 p.m.

In order to see these new shows this fall, students, parents and the community will need to buy tickets either at the box office, located on campus, or online.

There are regular-priced tickets, discounted ones for senior citizens and discounted ticket prices for I-Card holders, students and children.

The tickets can be bought for that particular show.

They can also be bought through a bundle subscription.

The different subscriptions are the Totally Everything, All Ovations, or

Flex Pak: Pick Eight.

The Totally Everything package allows patrons to see all the shows that the Lively Arts presents and ranges from $251 for students to a regular price of $470.

The All Ovations allows patrons to see those series from the year and ranges from $162 to $333.

The final package is the Pick 8.

This package allows patrons to pick what they would like to see from the whole list, and the prices range depending on what type of tickets they buy for each show.

To find out more information for the rest of the fall performances or future ones, those interested can go to www. iup.edu/livelyarts or follow the program on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Schedules can also be found in the mail or at the box offices.

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By MARY ROMEO Staff Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

The 2015 nominees have been determined for the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which will take place Sept. 20 on Fox. Actor, singer, comedian and star of the Emmy-nominated show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Andy Samberg, will host the annual award show.

The network with the most nominations is HBO, at 126.

A chunk of those nominations belong to the leader of HBO programming, “Game Of Thrones,” which received 24 nominations.

HBO beat its own record of a network with the most nominations, which was set in 2004 when they received 124 nominations, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

The top ten-leading networks by nominations are HBO (126), ABC (42), NBC (41), CBS (41), FX (38),

Fox (35), Netflix (34), PBS (29), Comedy Central (25) and AMC (24).

FX’s “American Horror Story” received 19 nominations, while Netflix’s “House of Cards,” AMC’s “Mad Men” and Amazon’s “Transparent” received 11.

Three of the six nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series are Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett from “American Horror Story: Freak Show.”

“Transparent” is a TV series that debuted in February 2014 for Amazon Studios about the antics of a Los Angeles family with a transgender father.

The show is nominated for outstanding directing, casting and writing for a comedy series.

The nominees for Outstanding Drama Series are “Mad Men,” “House of Cards,” “Game of Thrones,” PBS’s “Downton Abbey,” Showtime’s “Homeland,” Netflix’s “Orange is The New Black” and AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” a

spin-off of “Breaking Bad,” which won five Emmys last year.

Outstanding Comedy Series nominees are “Transparent,” NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” HBO’s “Silicon Valley” and “Veep,” Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” ABC’s “Modern Family” and FX’s “Louie.”

A new TV series, created by Tina Fey, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” started streaming on Netflix in March 2015. The situational comedy, starring Ellie Kemper, has been nominated for seven Emmy awards.

Newly seasoned TV actor Tituss Burgess, who helped contribute to the show’s seven nominations, received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Comedy Series thanks to his work on “Schmidt.”

For 21-time Emmy winner “Modern Family,” this is the sixth year as a nominee for Outstanding Comedy Series, previously winning the Emmy five times.

Comedian Louis C.K. has been nominated for five Emmy awards, thanks to his eponymous show.

The producer, actor, editor and writer has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Writing For a Comedy Series.

C.K. has also been nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his monologue on the “Saturday Night Live” season finale.

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series nominees are Comedy Central’s “Drunk History,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Key and Peele,” IFC’s “Portlandia,” and NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

“SNL” received eight Emmy nominations this year.

In the past, the show has won 40 Emmys and has been nominated 183 times.

Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series are Kyle Chandler from “Bloodline,” Liev Schreiber from “Ray Donovan,” Jon Hamm from

“Mad Men,” Kevin Spacey from “House of Cards,” Bob Odenkirk from “Better Call Saul” and Jeff Daniels from “The Newsroom.”

Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Taraji P. Henson from “Empire,” Tatiana Maslany from “Orphan Black,” Robin Wright from “House of Cards,” Viola Davis from “How to Get Away with Murder,” Claire Danes from “Homeland” and Elisabeth Moss from “Mad Men.”

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ment site, Levine said that he can’t believe that it is already the ninth season and that his fellow cast members “have become a second family for me, and I’m always so excited to come back to it.”

The singer-songwriter is not the only one anticipating the new season – fans are excited to hear the fresh talents compete for a chance to record their own album.

New episodes begin at 8 p.m. Sept.

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Set in the 1980s, this comedy is loosely based on the creator’s own family’s hare-brained antics.

At once heartwarming and hilarious, the show hits the spot for anyone looking for some side-splitting entertainment with a feel-good message: At the end of the day, family always has each other’s back.

Viewers can expect to see the first episode of the season at 8:30 p.m. Sept.

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Quality night programming is something that Americans bank on as they ditch their shoes after a busy day of school or work, but what tops the list this fall?

The answer lies in a mix of promising newbies and reigning television champs.

The season for new shows starts with a fresh take on America’s favorite puppets, “The Muppets.” Everyone who is young at heart may rejoice at the gang’s return, but make no mistake – this show will be far from juvenile. The program chronicles their heartache, humor, happiness, and everything in between, and premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 on ABC. The updated comedy will be followed by an endearing, humorous sitcom entitled “Grandfathered.” In this unconventional coming-of-age story, a middle-aged Casanova is forced to shed his selfish ways when he discovers that he is not only a father, but also a grandfather.

The protagonist must come to terms with this discovery and learn what it is to care for someone other than himself.

The show features on-screen favorites John Stamos and Josh Peck, and will

begin its run on Fox at 8 p.m. Sept. 29.

Appealing to more serious viewers, DC Comics and CBS have joined forces to create “Supergirl,” an actionadventure drama based on one of DC Comics’ original characters.

The show follows Kara Zor-El, Superman’s 24-year-old cousin, as she learns to embrace her identity as a superheroine and finally put her superhuman abilities to good use. The show is scheduled to premiere at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 on CBS. Established programs, such as “The Walking Dead,” are coming back this fall as well.

The series takes place in a quasiapocalyptic era, and follows a band of survivors as they attempt to combat the dead, who have risen and feed on living flesh, to stay alive. New episodes air on AMC at 9 p.m. Oct. 11. Viewer discretion is advised due to language, violence and gore.

Another favorite that resumes this fall is NBC’s “The Voice.”

The singing competition, which gives both seasoned and fledgling artists the chance to live their dreams, returns with coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams.

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Best and worst of an eventful summer in film

By MARY ROMEO Staff Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

Summer 2015 was a season filled with what seemed like two genres of films: action-packed series installments and light-hearted comedies.

May kicked off with action films.

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which starred Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy.

Fury Road is a reboot of the original 1979 George Miller film, which starred Mel Gibson. 36 years later, Miller stayed on to direct the reboot, and the result was a film that averaged a 93-percent rating between Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes.

Fury Road’s high ratings, cult following and clear direction by Miller earned itself the No. 85 spot on IMDb’s Top 250 movies of all time.

Another film released in May was “Hot Pursuit,” which was ironically not so hot as it received an 8 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. A-list stars Sofia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon played a cop and bandit duo in the adventure comedy.

The film made only 34.6 million in box office revenue, just $4,000 shy of the cost to make the film, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

The comedies “Ted 2” and “Entourage” were neither major flops or big hits this June.

The marketing team of the highly anticipated movie “Jurassic World” got everyone to the theater, as they paired with major franchises such as Barbasol

soap, Dairy Queen and Mercury Insurance to help advertise the film.

The film featured Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead roles.

According to Forbes, the movie made $624 million in the box office, nearly $500 million more than the cost to make the movie. However, the film did not necessarily blow people away.

“Every third person on the planet will go see this movie, and they will find exactly what they seek, nothing more but nothing less. It’s that nothing part that ultimately disappoints,” said Arizona Republic critic Bill Goodykoontz in a Metascore review.

Some critics believe that the film would have been better off being left in the hands of the franchise’s original director, Steven Spielberg.

“It reminds you of what a great action god Steven Spielberg is. Too bad he didn’t take the reins on this one,” said Manohla Dargis from The New York Times in a critic review.

It is no surprise that once again Pixar dominated with their tear-jerking animated comedy “Inside Out,” which is about a young girl whose emotions are personified inside her head.

Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust must adjust to young Riley’s move across the country in this emotional rollercoaster of a movie.

The movie received a 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and is considered the 50th greatest movie of all time on IMDb, which makes it the first of any Disney movie to earn a spot on the top250 list.

This summer was a big one for Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader, who played Fear in “Inside Out” and comedian Amy Schumer’s love interest in the movie “Trainwreck,” which hit theaters July 17.

Director Judd Apatow, who directed “Knocked Up” and “Pineapple Express,” paired with the fearless Schumer as they created one of the raunchiest and realest romantic comedies of our time, according to critic reviews on Metascore.

“Terminator Genesis,” “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” and “AntMan” were additional big action films this July.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise continued playing the lead roles of the Terminator and “Mission: Impossible” series, respectively, and Paul Rudd became Marvel’s newest and smallest superhero.

“Reed and Rudd’s film is proof that no matter how silly some ideas sound at first, good things often do come in small packages,” said Entertainment Weekly critic Chris Nashawaty.

Another children’s movie that ruled this summer was “Minions,” the “Despicable Me” spin-off, which is well on its way to becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, according to Forbes.

The little yellow creatures managed to gross $395 million worldwide in just the opening weekend, the Forbes article said.

Movies being released in August include Fantastic Four, Straight Outta Compton and Dark Places.

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‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ coming to KCAC in November Chipettes will join the Chipmunks in performing songs by artists like One Direction, Maroon 5

By KIMBERLY IMEL Contributing Writer K.N.Imel@edu

“Alvin and The Chipmunks: Live on Stage!” is coming to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6.

Joining Alvin, Simon and Theodore on stage will be the Chipettes, who will perform songs by artists such as One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen and Elvis Presley with the famous trio.

“It’s going to be mainly for kids 2-10 years old,” said Jackie Henry-Montgomery, director of marketing and group sales at the KCAC. The show centers around the Chipmunks’ attempt to save a dairy farm that once housed the Woodstock music festival, according to the show’s website.

They agree to perform in a fundraising concert, but nothing is as it seems

with former nemesis, Ian Hawkes, as the concert manager.

From there, the road to Woodstock is a mix of humorous situations, food fights, breakdance competitions and more.

Essentially, it is a “pop concert and theater show in one” that will be “asking for audience participation,” HenryMontgomery said.

A “combination of not only them picking us but a potential bid” is what brought “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live on Stage!” to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, according to HenryMontgomery.

The event itself will last around two hours.

Tickets for the show can be purchased online at www.kovalchickcomplex.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200 or at the

Kovalchick Complex box office.

If IUP students and faculty members wish to receive a discount, they have to buy tickets at the box office.

The box office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Prices for the event vary depending on the seating arrangements.

The cheapest tickets at the rear of the auditorium are $22. Towards the center, tickets are $32. Seats closest to the stage are $47.

Groups of 10 or more may receive $5 off the $22 and $32 tickets. $47 tickets are not included in this discount.

If one wants the full star treatment, grabbing the Chipmunks Party Package is the best bet.

This VIP package, priced at about $119, will get a ticket in the first 15

rows and gives one a chance to meet the Chipmunks.

Included in the package is a pair of custom sweatbands, a pass to “Dave’s House” private party, “hassle-fee” merchandise shopping and a concierge service that will make sure audience members have a memorable experience, according to KCAC’s website.

For those who are just hungry, $5 meal deals consisting of a 16 oz. drink and a hot dog are available for students.

Students will need to fill out a form

by Oct. 30 and bring it to the box office in order to purchase the meal deal.

Contact Henry-Montgomery at 724-357-5205 or jhenmon@iup.edu for additional information about the show.

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Florida dorm welcomes pets as well as students

By LUIS ZARAGOZA The Orlando Sentinel MCT

Jasmine Parham’s new college roommate is a dear friend from back home.

The roomie responds to “Leo” and never goes to class, but can perform some neat tricks.

Leonora, a frisky border collie, and her owner, Parham, are among the first residents of the first pet-friendly dorm at Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. About 20 students and their pets – dogs, cats and a few caged gerbils and rats – are taking up residence at Nemec Hall, an established dorm, as the fall semester begins this week.

Stetson is not the first college to have a pet-friendly dorm, but it’s among the relatively few schools _ perhaps a dozen or so across the country _ that have formal policies and accommodations.

Stetson officials say the dorms could become a recruitment tool that helps set the school apart, just as big schools such as the University of Central Florida entice students with football stadiums, basketball arenas and trendy eateries.

The idea behind the dorm is to give students – freshmen, in particular – a fa-

miliar presence as they make the sometimes stressful transition from home to campus.

“What better way to do that than to have a family friend there to greet you when you get out of class?” asked Justin Williams, the university’s director of housing and residential life.

Having a pet along for the college journey makes a dorm “a home away from home,” he said.

Parham, a freshman from Palm Coast, Fla., agrees.

“I love having my best friend here with me,” Parham said.

Eckerd College, a private school in St. Petersburg, Fla., has had pet-friendly dorms for years.

So has Stephens College, a private school in Missouri that was the previous home of current Stetson President Wendy Libby.

Libby brought the pet-friendly-dorm concept with her to Stetson a year ago.

Stetson staff members visited Eckerd and Stephens to get ideas on how to set up similar living arrangements.

Although small, independent colleges such as Stetson dominate the list of pet-friendly schools, powerhouses

Caltech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology allow certain small pets in some campus dorms.

Many schools, especially public ones, may shy from pet-friendly dorms because of liability worries connected to animal attacks or building maintenance, Stetson officials said.

Students sign an agreement that sets out terms. Obedience training is required for dogs. Aggressive or noisy animals can be sent home.

In establishing policy at Stetson, the welfare of the animal was a priority. So inspections will be held to make sure students are caring for their pets properly.

Students pay a $400-a-year surcharge to get a pet-friendly dorm room, with $200 of that refundable if the room is kept in shape.

Part of the fee goes toward pet-related costs, such as establishment of a fenced dog walk near Nemec Hall.

The rooms designated for pets are singles instead of standard double-occupancy rooms to avoid having cats and dogs as roomies.

Not all animals are allowed. Dogs 30 pounds and less are OK, as are cats and

caged rodents such as rats, gerbils and hamsters.

Small fish and turtles that can reside comfortably in small water tanks are fine, too.

Because of potential odor issues, birds, most reptiles and rabbits are not on the approved list.

Depending on how things go this year, however, the list may be expanded and the dog-weight limitation could be relaxed.

It’s too soon to tell whether Stetson’s pet-friendly-dorm experiment will expand.

Nemec Hall can accommodate up to 34 students with pets.

Two additional rooms for resident staff also are pet-friendly.

Arthur DeFilippo, a residential-life coordinator on staff who lives in Nemec Hall with his wife, came to work at Stetson in part because of the pet-friendly living accommodations.

There was no way the couple was going to give up Elphie, their pet puggle – a canine mix of pug and beagle.

“For a lot of people, pets are like members of the family,” DeFilippo said.

“It’s about quality of life.”

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Tie-dyed arm art a popular trend at Lollapalooza this year

By TRACY SWARTZ Chicago Tribune MCT

Samantha Marnell and Mikyla Moya, friends who live in Gurnee, Ill., accidentally wore matching outfits of white crop tops, jean shorts, tribal print fanny packs and gray Converse sneakers to the opening day of the recent Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago.

But after they arrived at the music festival, they distinguished themselves by getting their arms tie-dyed different color combinations.

Marnell, 22, got a swirling mix of pink, turquoise, black, white and two different yellows on her left arm, while

Moya, 21, got a blend of purple, pink, orange, green, blue, black and white on her right arm.

“This is really cool,” Marnell said.

“Accessorizing is honestly important here.”

Michigan-based Black Light Visuals made its debut at Lollapalooza 2015 with a splash by painting the arms of dozens of concertgoers looking for an extra way to stand out among the sea of floral headbands and belly-button piercings.

Black Light Visuals founder Brad Lawrence said he began dipping arms in acrylic paint about four years ago as therapy for tendinitis he developed in his wrist from drawing.

His company has been riding the festival circuit recently with stops at Electric Forest music fest in Michigan and TomorrowWorld, an electronic dance music event outside Atlanta.

“We’re just trying to get as many people colorful as we can,” said Lawrence, 25.

Patrons dry their arms before picking out their favorite colors, which are squirted into a bucket filled with water and swirled around to create a design.

Arms are dipped into the paint bucket for seconds and then put in another bucket filled with a “secret potion” that Lawrence would not reveal.

Customers then dry their arms with fans for about two minutes.

The paint is meant to last the night and can be washed off with soap and water, Lawrence said.

The process costs $5 an arm, though Lawrence said the price varies based on the number of patrons waiting in line.

The ultraviolet art is designed to be showcased at night, but Lollapalooza ended each day at 10 p.m.

“We kind of lost that edge, but people are still doing it in the sunlight,” Lawrence said.

About 10 people, all women, were in line with Marnell and Moya on that Friday evening.

The wait was about 15 minutes, but that may have fueled interest and curiosity.

“I walked by [the booth], and I’m like ‘I want one,’” Marnell said. Lollapalooza “is the only place where you can show off.”

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By DAVID PIERSON Los Angeles Times MCT

The first stars to emerge from BuzzFeed’s new Hollywood studio got their big break when Kim Kardashian bared her behind on the cover of Paper magazine.

Immediately after seeing the picture, the “Try Guys” – four up-for-anything millennials – thought it would be a good idea to drink two bottles of wine and video themselves imitating the famous photograph while covered in baby oil and not much else.

The clip known as “Guys Recreate Kim Kardashian’s Butt Photo” has garnered nearly 14 million views on YouTube since its release in November, putting the “Try Guys” franchise on the digital map.

Not bad for something that took less than $300 and 24 hours to make.

Launched last year, BuzzFeed Motion Pictures is the video arm of the New York digital media company famous for its bite-sized listicles and quizzes. Low unit costs plus huge page views could add up to a rich stream of advertising revenue.

BuzzFeed, which is also investing in foreign reporting and investigative journalism, has already evolved into one of the top video producers on the Internet with a staggering 1.5 billion monthly views.

More remarkable is how they’re doing it. The upstart West Coast studio is acting like no other Hollywood system

before it – emphasizing an experimental, quick-hit approach to filmmaking with a heavy assist from data science to spread its content across the Web. “This modern crop of talent is not optimized for six-month script writing processes where they’re getting notes from someone they’ve never met and for a show that might air in a year. They just put it out there,” said Ze Frank, president of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.

BuzzFeed is cheap and fast, Frank said, because his staff can write, shoot, edit, produce and even star in their own creations. Videos, start to finish, tend to take less than a week to make.

The result: viral hits such as “If Disney Princes Were Real,” with 38 million views and counting on YouTube, and “14 Sex Facts You Won’t Believe Are True,” viewed more than 17 million times on YouTube.

“I would never say this is the future of content,” he said. “This is the future of creating content. That’s a fairer statement.”

Experimentation is BuzzFeed Motion Pictures’ core principle. By applying rapid data analytics to performance, producers get instant feedback on which videos go viral and which fall flat – and why.

The company is backed by $100 million in venture capital.

The studio’s 263 full-time employees test new formats in rapid fashion, be it with scripted and unscripted content or toying with framing videos vertically to better fit cellphone screens (BuzzFeed

gets twice as many views on mobile devices as desktop computers).

A lot of stuff doesn’t work, but unpredictable patterns of popularity emerge from the chaos.

One example: post-literate videos, clips that don’t require dialogue.

That’s aimed at capturing a larger non-English-speaking audience and overcoming the difficulty of hearing videos in public, specifically on cellphones.

Employees are largely free to produce content as they see fit, but they’re also guided by ever-changing editorial missions such as exploring beauty and body-image issues or testing whether animal videos can help people relate or communicate – also based on data feedback.

“We can’t take any piece of content and make it viral. There is no sauce you can sprinkle on something and then it travels. It’s a misconception,” Frank said.

The data team can also fine-tune what works best on different online destinations by seeing how content fans out from, say, Twitter to Facebook and Pinterest like a contagion.

BuzzFeed Studios then tailors content for each and charges advertisers accordingly.

“It’s not making decisions on the value of someone’s ‘gut’ instincts, which was often the way to describe the way studio titles were green-lit,” said Eunice Shin, the Los Angeles director of Manatt Digital Media, a consulting and

venture capital firm. “With BuzzFeed and other savvy digital-first companies, it’s making decisions based on data and science and applying that to an intimate understanding of its audience.”

That audience, crucially, includes major advertisers. BuzzFeed isn’t just a new kind of movie studio. It’s also a new kind of ad agency. Ads are the key source of revenue.

An estimated $7.8 billion will be spent on digital video advertising this year in the U.S., double the amount from two years ago, according to EMarketer.

“For advertisers, video is very powerful. There’s just not enough of it,” said Chris Wexler, senior vice president and director of media and consumer engagement for advertising agency CramerKrasselt. “That imbalance means there are more buyers than sellers, and it’s the reason why BuzzFeed is doubling down on video.”

BuzzFeed pays the bills by syndicating its content and leaning on preview ads, sponsorships and a side business creating commercials such as Purina’s “Puppyhood” video, which has totaled 65 million views.

The commercials, known as native advertising or branded content, are inspired by BuzzFeed’s library of nearly 5,000 videos created since 2012.

Ad executives say BuzzFeed’s established brand gives it an advantage over rivals for native advertising, including Maker Studio and Fullscreen. Rather than sounding like a hard pitch, they

say, BuzzFeed’s commercials typically channel the same quirky and sentimental tone that’s become a hallmark of its editorial content.

“BuzzFeed threads the needle by giving advertisers a voice in a manner relevant to the platform,” said Rob Norman, chief digital officer for WPP’s GroupM, the world’s largest buyer of digital advertising and the company behind BuzzFeed’s Purina ads.

Frank said that those ads are helping the studio break even financially and that it would explore longer-form content.

At a recent brainstorm session, BuzzFeed producers, editors and designers examined older posts for new ideas.

Conversations veered toward the plight of left-handed people and “righthanded privilege,” the power of mascara and the trick to taking the perfect picture (exhale so you look relaxed).

All of it could be fodder for the next viral splash, said Eugene Lee Yang, one of the “Try Guys,” who sat in on the meeting.

“The viral landscape is shifting and changing,” said the USC film school graduate who joined BuzzFeed in 2013 as an intern. “What keeps the job so exciting is that you always have to be connected and sensitive to people around you.”

The thrilling part of the job, however, is producing a video and watching viewership climb to nearly 40 million.

“Not going to lie,” Yang said. “It’s one of the most gratifying things ever.”

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Rapper Chevy Woods eager to release EP

By JEWELL PORTER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette MCT

If you have ever been to a Wiz Khalifa concert, you’ve probably also seen Chevy Woods, his longtime friend and stage companion.

The Pittsburgh rapper has also been featured in several of Khalifa’s songs.

After years of crafting his own music, Woods is releasing his new EP, “The 48 Hunnid Project,” named for the block that Woods grew up on.

Woods said that this project has been in the making for 12 years because he “went through a bunch of ups and downs to reach this point.”

The EP tells the world about some of those ups and downs and about the world that Woods grew up in.

People who grew up with Woods will know the story he’s telling in the EP, while those who did not will have the opportunity to put the story together, he said.

But why the 12-year wait?

It took time to carefully craft it, he said, adding, “If you want to read a good book about someone’s life, it’s not done in a year.”

At the turn of the century, the rapper did not plan on pursuing a career in the music industry. Fresh out of high school, he attended Robert Morris University as an athlete.

But years after leaving the university, Woods decided to switch over to the music industry because he wanted something new to do.

Additionally, “it was cool and didn’t have a lot to do with the streets,” he said.

He met Khalifa at ID Labs studio in Pittsburgh in 2004. After Khalifa formed Taylor Gang in 2008, the duo began touring together.

Throughout the process, Woods said that he often “had one foot in and one foot out,” while Khalifa was all in for the music.

But after a while, Woods decided that it was time for him to take his music more seriously.

Since 2011, he has released five mixtapes under the Taylor Gang label: “Red Cup Music,” “The Cookout,” “Gangland,” “Gangland 2” and “Gangland 3.”

He said his favorite song on the EP is the closer, “Looking Back,” which also features Khalifa and reflects on the journey that the two have been on since they first met in 2004 in the Pittsburgh studio.

Looking forward, Woods hopes that everyone will “listen to the entire album, and then listen to it again.”

“The 48 Hunnid Project” hit music stands on Aug. 7.

Chevy Woods, right, hopes to establish his own identity and step out of Wiz Khalifa’s, left, shadow.

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IUP steps into new era with uniform upgrade

By JOSH HILL Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu

Remember this.

In an era in which potential student athletes look at every possible angle when choosing where to play football, a sharpFOOTBALL looking uniform combination could be the difference between a recruit playing in Indiana or somewhere else.

As summer transitions into fall, that can only mean one thing: Football season is finally upon us.

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania football team is hard at work preparing for their season opener Sept. 12 against Kutztown University. IUP is sure to take the field in style that day, because the team announced it is busting out new Nike uniforms for the 2015 season.

Linebackers Kevin Clarke (junior, kinesiology health & sport science) and Dorian Lane (senior, accounting), offensive lineman Ethan Cooper (junior, finance and legal studies) and defensive lineman Karon Gibson (senior, food and nutrition) were all selected to model the uniforms in a photoshoot earlier this summer.

“I love them,” Clarke said with a grin.

“That’s all I can say.”

Clarke’s teammates shared many of

the same sentiments.

“Compared to the old [uniforms],” Lane said, “it’s like heaven.”

Players in previous years used large amounts of tape to mold the dress-like uniforms to their liking. The new uniforms also have ventilation pockets that allow air to escape.

The “Air Attack” uniforms hold fast to the traditional crimson-and-gray color scheme while adding some new tweaks over their Russell predecessors. IUP will again wear its crimson jerseys for home games and white jerseys for games played outside the friendly confines of George P. Miller Stadium.

The jerseys include three-color stretch twill numbers in four separate locations and “IUP” text embroidered on the collar, along with the mandated Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference patch.

As far as materials are concerned, the jerseys and pants take advantage of Nike’s DriFIT fabric, which evaporates moisture away from the body.

The new helmets will no longer have a stripe in the middle and now sport a matte finish.

Although the response from fans has been mixed, with many voicing their displeasure for the change, IUP has embraced its transition to a new on-field wardrobe.

The uniforms keep with the rich tradition that IUP football has established while still appealing to a wide audience.

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Above: From left to right, Dorian Lane, Karon Gibson and Kevin Clarke model IUP’s uniforms. (Photos courtesy of IUP Athletics) Below: Clarke, left, and Ethan Cooper, right, pose with IUP’s new white jerseys.

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Hawks soar through camp The Crimson Hawks have four quarterbacks to choose from as they gear up for the regular season

By JOSH HILL Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania football team took to the field for training camp this week.

Included in the practice sessions this week was the first FOOTBALL day that the CrimFOOTBALL son Hawks wore full pads. The weather was nothing short of diverse, with temperatures upwards of 90 degrees on Monday, followed by heavy rain and humidity Wednesday.

Who Impressed: A number of players had good practices this week, but my eyes seemed fixated on quarterback Lenny Williams (freshman, business). He made multiple plays against the second-team defense with both his arm and his legs, connecting with wideout Gabriel Yuille (junior, criminology) for three long touchdowns.

Williams also showed an innate ability to run. He had a long run in the team session where he pulled the ball on a zone read and also had a run where he made an incredible move on linebacker Myles Catlin (junior, kinesiology health & sport science) during the 7-on-7 session.

Another player that is making an impact with the first-team offense is wideout Swahneek Brown (freshman, management). Brown is building a good rapport with quarterback Chase Haslett (graduate, kinesiology health and sport science), as the two have connected multiple times throughout the week.

Defensively, Isaiah Stokes (freshman, business) made a few plays in a row during 7-on-7 drills from his cornerback spot. He broke up a pass and then followed it up with an interception.

Safety Eric Williams (senior, criminology) looks like a man among boys out on the field. Williams, who missed all of last year, will be an unquestioned leader on the IUP defense this season.

He has been both a vocal and physical presence on the field.

Crimson Hawks Quotes: “We have high standards and expectations, with the goal being to just improve every day,” said head coach Curt Cignetti in the 2015 IUP Season Preview “I’m going to continue to do my job, and hopefully I make the job of my other teammates easier,” said linebacker Kevin Clarke (junior, kinesiology health & sports science) at Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Media Day Freshman Watch: While there is no shortage of freshman on the roster who made plays today, one particular player flashed his ability on a couple of occasions. Kidus Woldeyes (redshirt freshman, computer science) had two pancake blocks and did a good job in picking up blitzes and stunts from the vaunted IUP front seven.

Points of Emphasis: Cignetti stressed tempo and pacing at multiple times during practice, as IUP is trying to work at a “rapid fire” pace when out on the field.

IUP quarterbacks are beginning to use their mobility more in new offensive coordinator Marty Higgins’ offense.

Haslett was one of a few signal callers who pulled the ball down and picked up yardage with their legs.

The IUP offense seems to be getting into a groove as completions and positive plays are coming more consistently.

This comes against a defense that hopes to have another good season.

Sophomores Luigi Lista-Brinza (kinesiology health & sport science) and Chris Temple (accounting) will create quite a lethal one-two punch this season at the running back.

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Above: Chase Haslett scrambled during training camp Thursday.

Below: Jordan Brown, right, caught a pass prior to being tackled by Takhi Turner, left.

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NEWCOMER SPOTLIGHT:

By VAUGHN DALZELL Staff Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball head coach Joe Lombardi convinced another standout to transfer to the 2014 Division II national title runner-up.

The latest recruit is guard Brandon Spain, who has a decorated background on the hardwood.

Spain transfers to IUP from Harford Community College in Bel Air, Md. The 5-foot-10 guard averaged 20 points per game, alongside 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 30.7 minutes.

He can be considered a two-way player due to the 3.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per outing last season.

“I love the tradition here,” Spain said of his new team. “It’s so diverse, and this is a great program. Coach Lombardi and I connected as soon as I met him.

“I know I wanted to learn from him for the next two years and graduate with a degree from IUP.” Prior to his arrival at Harford Community College, Spain played a season at Howard Community College in Columbia, Md. In that season, Spain averaged 10 points per game with a 42.4 field goal percentage in five starts and 30 games played.

He accompanied those numbers with 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.1 minutes per game.

While a lot of hype surrounds Spain, he has large shoes to fill with the departure of Devante Chance and Shawn Dyer.

The two of them were arguably the

NEWCOMER SPOTLIGHT:

By VAUGHN DALZELL Staff Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

Last season’s championship run did more than just continue winning tradition for the Crimson Hawks.

It also helped bring in Division-I recruit Anthony Glover Jr. (sophomore, business marketing and management) of the Western Athletic Conference.

Glover Jr., a 6-foot-2 transfer from Chicago State University, can be added to the list of guards that dominate the Indiana University of Pennsylvania basketball roster.

Glover Jr. grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy, where he led the basketball team to a state finals appearance in his senior season.

best backcourt duo in all of D-II basketball last year and have since graduated.

Chance and Dyer averaged a combined 30.7 points per game, 7.7 assists, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 steals.

While they were a backcourt to be reckoned with, this season’s duo could be just as dangerous, as Spain will play alongside senior leader and 1,000-point scorer, Brandon Norfleet (communications media).

“My main goal for the season is to bring a national title to Indiana,” Spain said.

The new addition’s objective appears very realistic after last season’s 31-7 record.

Spain will have more opportunity than originally anticipated due to the departure of guard Manny Yarde II, who transferred to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference foe Millersville University, and guard Stefan Osborne,

who transferred to a school in Australia.

Spain comes in as an established shooter from inside and outside the arc, which is something coach Lombardi has loved from his guards in recent years.

Spain shot 35.8 percent from beyond the 3-point line, 45.3 percent from the field and a team-high 87.3 percent from the free-throw line.

As a senior at Glen Burie High School, Spain earned First-Team AllMetro and led the league in assists while maintaining honor-roll status.

Spain garnered interest from some of IUP’s toughest opponents while looking to transfer.

California University of Pennsylvania and Mercyhurst University were on his final list, while Alderson Broaddus University was also close to stealing the guard away from coach Lombardi.

“I think I can be a starter for this team,” Spain said.

(Courtesy of Harford Athletics)

“But it’s really up to the coaches. I’m prepared to play at a high level, and I think my game will transition well in this system to prepare myself for success and more importantly the team for success.”

Spain and the Crimson Hawks’ first game is against Urbana on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Anthony Glover jr A three-time varsity letterman, Glover averaged a team-high 18.1 points per game while dishing out 3.1 assists and three rebounds his senior year, which helped him earn first-team all-district honors and third team all-state in Ohio.

Glover was the only player on Chicago State University’s roster to play in all 32 games last season.

He was ranked third on the team in points, steals, assists and 3-point percentage while leading the team in three pointers made.

He started in 12 games as a true freshman, playing against Notre Dame, Arizona State, Creighton and New Mexico State.

Glover’s best scoring outing came against Creighton in only his second career collegiate game, scoring 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Five of those shots came from beyond the 3-point line.

“I always have and plan to continue

to be a gym rat,” Glover said.

Seton Hall University, Bowling Green State University, Fairmont State University and Northern Kentucky University also expressed interest in Glover. In the end, however, IUP’s “history of winning, fan base and the campus environment” were deciding factors for Glover, he said.

“I am very impressed with the fact that [head] coach [Joe] Lombardi produces teams that compete for championships on the conference, regional and national levels,” he said. “Knowing that Lombardi was named the [Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference] West Coach of the Year and was selected as the Basketball Times Division II National Coach of the Year gave me great satisfaction that I would be mentored, instructed and guided by one of the best basketball coaches in the nation.”

Glover’s choice of major is one of the

(Courtesy of Chicago State Athletics)

reasons why he transferred to IUP. “Chicago State didn’t offer the program I wanted to major in,” he said.

“IUP had a good one, so that was one of the biggest reasons why I chose to become a Crimson Hawk” Glover’s father, Anthony Glover Sr., played basketball at University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse and was a 1991-92 AllWIAC honorable mention.

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Out with the new, in with the old IUP brings in new volleyball head coach with 19 years of experience

By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has welcomed a new head coach to the women’s volleyball program.

Scott Pennewill, a 1983 graduate of Slippery Rock University from Dallastown, Pa., is replacing Aline Scott, who resigned to take a coaching job at Hiram College in Ohio after two seasons at IUP. Pennewill has experience across many levels of competition, ranging from Division I VOLLEYBALL schools Drexel University and Loyola University Maryland, to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference schools Clarion University and Millersville University, to Division III Johns Hopkins University.

He also has a background officiating volleyball matches, as well as running the East Coast Volleyball Company.

(Courtesy of IUP Athletics)

The company consisted of more than 80 courts for tournament play and a tournament consisting of at least 600 teams.

He said he chose the position at IUP because of the academic success of its athletes, which he deems important.

Unsurprisingly, then, the women’s volleyball program ended last year with the top cumulative team GPA for IUP as well as the highest GPA in PSAC volleyball.

According to Pennewill, a Pennewillcoached team has to be “success-oriented,” and focus equally on both offense

SCOTT PENNEWILL women’s volleyball coach

19 seasons since 1990 303-302 record 5 Schools: Millersville, Drexel, Clarion, Johns Hopkins, Loyola

and defense.

“We have to score points to win,” he said.

“But coaches would say to win championships you have to have solid defense.”

His first-year plans for IUP revolve around this ideal.

“United we stand, divided we fall,” Pennewill said of his focus toward team building, as a team has to be unified to be able to perform at its maximum potential.

When asked what about the match he was most looking forward to in the upcoming season, Pennewill said that he was more focused on the PSAC West as a whole because he is familiar with all the coaches in the divison.

Right now is crunch time for coach Pennewill.

All of his season preparations are taking place in a three-week period.

Pennewill calls himself “Mr. Fix-It,’” as he has brought many teams with poor records or lacking setters from the bottom to the postseason in one year.

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BUCCOS BULLETIN Pirates enduring a love-hate relationship with the Wild Card game

By KYLE KONDOR Sports Editor K.D.Kondor@iup.edu

If all goes as planned, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the National League Wild Card game for a third-straight season after a 20-year playoff hiatus.

In other words, the Buccos got hot at the wrong time.

The Wild Card game, which features the teams with the top two records from each league that failed to win their division, was implemented in 2012. The winner advances to the best-of-five Divisional Series to take on the team with the best record in its respective league.

From 1995-2011, the top wild-card

team received an automatic berth into the Divisional Series.

If it were still this way, that team would have been the Pirates the past two seasons and could’ve been again this year.

Instead, they’ve advanced to that series one time, and the 2013 Wild Card game forced them to waste a reliable pitcher in Francisco Liriano. They lost to the eventual NL-champion Cardinals in the maximum five games.

During that previous 16-year span, a wild-card team won the World Series five times.

Last season, the Giants defeated the Pirates in the Wild Card game and be-

came the first team of the sort to win the World Series during the new era.

If all goes as planned, the Pirates, who hold the NL’s second-best record with 44 games remaining, would play in the Wild Card game Oct. 7 against the Chicago Cubs, who have had their own postseason struggles over the past century.

The Cubs, who haven’t won a World Series since winning back-to-back titles in 1907 and 1908, would likely send Jake Arrieta to the mound in a onegame playoff situation.

If so, the Pirates will have only faced pitchers boasting top-25 earned run averages in these games. Arrieta currently

ranks fourth in the NL with a 2.39 ERA, and he’ll join Johnny Cueto (2.82 in 2013) and Madison Bumgarner (2.98 in 2014) on that list.

While this scenario seems less than ideal to Pirates fans, it could be better than facing others who are currently in the hunt for the second wild-card spot.

The Mets and 2014 NL Rookie of the Year Jacob deGrom, the Giants and Bumgarner, the Dodgers and Cy Young Award frontrunner Zack Greinke and the Nationals with Max Scherzer round out the list of viable options.

On the bright side, the Pirates would present a pitcher who’s having one of the best seasons in franchise history in

the game they’ve grown accustomed to playing in: Gerrit Cole.

Cole withholds a 2.61 ERA and has 154 strikeouts in 155.1 innings. He ranks top 10 in each of the aforementioned categories, and he’s tied with five others at a Major League-leading 14 wins. That total surpasses his previous season high of 11, and he’ll have at least eight more chances to surpass the coveted 20-win mark if he remains healthy through the final months of the season.

Neither Liriano nor Edison Volquez, who started the past two Wild Card games for the Buccos, had more than 16 wins or ERAs below 3.00.

Brace yourselves, Pirates fans.

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Record-setting crowd proves soccer belongs in Pittsburgh

By PETE SIRIANNI Staff Writer P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

The following is an opinion column: “Hell yes, Pittsburgh.”

That was the reaction of hometown girl and defender Meghan Klingenberg when it was announced that the 44,028 fans packed into Heinz Field Aug. 16 had set a standalone attendance record for a U.S. women’s national team soccer game.

The game, an 8-0 thumping of Costa Rica, was the first of 10 in the U.S.’s victory tour on the heels of winning its third World Cup trophy in July.

Five U.S. players scored, with Heather O’Reilly knocking in the first goal four minutes into play. Christen Press, who scored the last goal in America’s 3-1 opening victory against Australia in the World Cup, completed a hat trick by the 68th minute. And head coach Jill Ellis’ team still was able to overpower a Costa Rican side by trotting out a lineup devoid of star strikers Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Sydney Leroux.

Morgan and Leroux were still recovering from post-World Cup surgery, while the 35-year-old Wambach was subbed on in the 54th minute to one of the loudest ovations of the day. She had one of her iconic headers off a corner kick to set up an easy goal for fellow substitute Whitney Engen about 11 minutes later.

Klingenberg, a 2007 Pine-Richland graduate, celebrated her strike in the 56th minute by running to the sideline and waving a Pittsburgh Steelers Terrible Towel, much to the delight of the Pittsburgh crowd.

The takeaways from this game are simple: Women’s soccer has a place in the lexicon of U.S. sports, and Pittsburgh should without a doubt have a future in upcoming U.S. Soccer matches and competitions.

The question surrounding the team after its World Cup victory was, “How can it use its platform of performing on the highest stage and turn it into an interesting product for American consumers?”

In the soccer-crazed Pacific Northwest, more than 21,000 fans showed up to watch Morgan’s Portland Thorns in July, while other National Women’s Soccer League teams saw similar postWorld Cup bumps in attendance.

As far as recognition is concerned, the women’s game is at its peak. The

average sports fan is – or should be – familiar with names like Wambach, Morgan, Hope Solo and Megan Rapinoe.

Sure, name recognition is going to be high after the sport’s premier tournament was just played out on national television, but the brand-building and endorsement deals struck by underpaid players will have people young and old being exposed to these women athletes in a way like never before.

Heck, the crowd of the first victory tour game featured mostly parents with their kids. However, it also featured a hefty dose of middle-aged men wearing Morgan’s No. 13 jersey, or teenagers wearing shirts with “world champions” scrawled across the chest.

In America, we love winning things, and the World Cup was no different.

However, the way the women’s national team seems to grab casual fans and make them into supporters is why soccer in America has turned the corner.

It’s obvious the passion in Pittsburgh is there for the football, baseball and hockey teams, but a growing passion for its minor-league men’s professional team, the Riverhounds, coupled with being successful hosts of the top-notch soccer at Heinz Field makes Pittsburgh a key player going forward.

In fact, the last time the women’s national team played in Pittsburgh was in 2004, and just 6,386 people showed up.

This shows what a difference 11 years, an Olympic gold medal and a World Cup championship can make.

When U.S. Soccer was preparing its bid for the 2018 and 2022 men’s World Cups, it released a shortlist of 70 stadiums across the country that were in consideration to host games, should the U.S. win the bid. Russia and Qatar infamously won the hosting rights, respectively, but look for the Steel City to be in the fold moving forward.

With U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati on hand in Pittsburgh, he must have been nothing less than pleased with the outcome: A beautiful day, a big win and a record crowd on-hand for a Sunday afternoon kickoff.

If the U.S. were to bid on the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Heinz’s cozy 65,000-person capacity makes it an ideal fit for the other kind of football.

Because, after all, who wouldn’t want to see 65,000 towels waving as fans cheer on their home nations in one of the finest sports cities in America?

Megan Rapinoe drove the ball in a U.S. Women’s National Team game.

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2015 National Football League season preview

As another season rolls around, parity continues to be the trend

By MICHAEL KIWAK Copy Editor M.T.Kiwak@iup.edu

With the crack of pads and helmets reverberating through the air under the beating late-summer sun, the return of football has never seemed so close.

With a few more days of training camp and only two more weeks worth of preseason games remaining, the 2015 NFL regular season opener will soon take place under the bright lights of Gilette Stadium when the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots take on the Pittsburgh Steelers Sept. 10.

When toe meets leather, another season full of possibilities will explode into fruition. Teams and players alike will rise and fall, some of which will fulfill pundit expectations while others will do the exact opposite, rising out of the depths like a shark breaching to knock everyone else out of the water.

In terms of parity, no other sports

league does it better than the NFL. For example, the Houston Texans, who held the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft after finishing a dismal 2-14 in 2013, finished 9-7 last year despite suffering from inconsistent quarterback play and not even having first overall pick Jadeveon Clowney for most of the season due to injury.

On the flip side, the NFC South, often hailed as one of the most fiercely competitive divisions in football, fell off the proverbial cliff last year. The Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, who finished 12-4 and 11-5 in 2013, respectively, both stumbled their way to 7-9 records, while the Atlanta Falcons, 6-10, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2-14, earned themselves top-10 picks.

Speaking of the Bucs, they might be one of a few teams capable of pulling a Houston. With No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston now under center, running back Doug Martin behind him,

and receivers Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson split out wide, the team might be able to do some serious damage to a division lacking in defense.

Sticking in Florida, the Jacksonville Jaguars have been quietly stockpiling young talent for the past few years, and this might finally be the year that they pounce on the rest of the AFC South.

With second-year quarterback Blake Bortles showing big improvement during the preseason, the Jags appear to finally have the looks of a good offense.

With receivers Allen Robinson and Marqise Lee, big-money tight end Julius Thomas and running backs T.J. Yeldon and Denard Robinson, there’s no reason Jacksonville can’t be a top-15 offense.

Add in a defense absolutely stacked with young playmakers; the time is now for head coach Gus Bradley’s team to climb out of the chasm of mediocrity.

One team that has taken solid strides the past couple seasons is the Minnesota

Vikings. While they play in a tough division that features the ever-dominant Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, the Vikings have increased their talent level a great deal through the draft with picks like quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, linebacker Anthony Barr and cornerback Xavier Rhodes.

With fiery defensive mastermind Mike Zimmer leading the way, the Vikings arguably have the best chance to break through the glass ceiling and reach the playoffs.

While many teams fight to achieve relevance, there are an esteemed few that fight to retain it.

The Patriots, Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals have all been consistent contenders in the past few years, but it’s another year and changes have befallen all of them.

The same secondary that played a huge role in New England winning its fourth championship is no more, as cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner both decided to follow the money, signing with the New York Jets and New Orleans, respectively. Add in a Tom Brady that’s another year older, an offensive line riddled with questions, and a toughened-up division, and the Pats have a difficult road ahead if they hope to repeat.

The Broncos face similar questions, as Peyton Manning will look to fight off Father Time one more year. It won’t be easy, however, as he’ll be attempting to do so behind a rebuilt offensive line and under a new coaching staff. On the other side of the ball, the defense, which is transitioning to a 3-4, might very well experience a few hiccups.

Conversely, the Colts and Cardinals look to be on the rise after making some key additions in the offseason.

Indianapolis fell just shy of the Super Bowl, as Andrew Luck and company once again could not overcome New England. In order to make that final push, the Colts added Hall-ofFame worthy talents Andre Johnson and Frank Gore to an already stacked offense. Johnson brings a veteran pres-

ence to a very young pass-catching unit, while Gore looks to provide the Colts with a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in a decade.

If the defense can muster some pass rush, which veteran free-agent acquisition Trent Cole should help with, the Colts should once again make a serious run at the Big Game.

The Cards will be returning quarterback Carson Palmer this season after losing him to injury late last season. The team was 8-1 prior to his injury, but it struggled to a 3-5 finish afterward. With Palmer and one of the best receiving corps in the NFL, along with a relatively intact defense, the Cardinals will look to make another heated run at Seattle’s division crown.

That’s easier said than done, of course, as the Seahawks have been the class of the NFL the past few seasons.

If it weren’t for a tremendous defensive play, the Seahawks might have very well hoisted their second-straight Lombardi Trophy. This year’s iteration will instead look to make it twice in the last three years, as it returns most of its starters, including dynamic quarterback Russell Wilson.

While there is plenty to speculate on, the time for talk is close to over.

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Lightning threatens start of football season

By BRIAN GOSSET Fort Worth Star-Telegram TNS

Football season has arrived and so has lightning season.

The old saying is that the odds of getting hit by lightning are one in a million.

That’s close.

According to the national weather service, the odds of getting hit by lightning are one in 1,190,000.

Despite the current dry spell in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, when storms develop, they develop fast.

Nationally, nearly 75 percent of all lightning casualties happen between May and September.

The most vulnerable time is between 4 and 8 p.m.

Those timetables coincide with the hours for many athletic events, including football and cross country.

Katie Walsh Flanagan is an active member in the National Athletics Trainers’ Association.

She chaired the organization’s lightning position statement writing group.

She’s also the Director of Athletic Training Education and a health education professor at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. She said coaches and players need to have an understanding of what the protocol is when lightning affects sporting events.

There were 13 reported de-

lays in Texas in large (NCAA Division I or pro) football games because of lightning from 20102014.

There is no reporting system to track canceled/suspended games because of lightning. In a lot of instances, weather delays aren’t reported.

According to the NATA, from 2006 through 2014, soccer contributed most to the sports-related deaths (41 percent), followed by golf (28 percent), running (17 percent), baseball (10 percent), and football (3 percent).

The University Interscholastic League, the governing body for public high school sports in Texas, does not have any statistics on rescheduled games or lightning strikes, according to media coordinator Kate Hector.

However, the UIL also has recommendations for lightning safety with most of them the same or similar to the NATA policies.

On average in the Metroplex, one night of Friday high school football is affected each season by lightning. It happened Oct. 10, 2014.

Five area games were halted and had to be finished on Saturday.

In August 1995, a Forney High School player was struck in the helmet by lightning, and he died four days later.

In the general population from 1990 and 2003, there were 52 fatalities in Texas attributed to

lightning, which made Texas second in the country in reported deaths behind Florida, according to the National Lightning Safety Institute.

From 2009 to the present, 12 deaths have come from Texas, so that number has decreased in the past six years.

So far this year, one fatality has been reported in Texas due to lightning.

A 56-year-old male was struck in Port Lavaca.

“We have three sayings: if you see it, flee it; when thunder roars, go indoors; and if you hear it, clear it,” Flanagan said.

Flanagan gave more insight in how to deal with lightning: What made the NATA decide to address the issue of lightning?

“I had to do a research project 20 years ago as a professor. There was lightning in California, but not much, and then it dawned on me. There was no lightning policy. So I worked with medical doctors, and I’m starting to understand lightning better, and now the NCAA and high schools work under our policy. We want to prevent death and do anything we can to make sports safer. We want to make people aware.”

What are the signs that lightning is near?

“When you get older, you start to know when the weather changes. You see clouds rolling in, a cold front coming.

“We always tell people to check the weather before they go

out so they get an idea if a storm is coming in the afternoon. Typical signs would be the wind picking up, darker clouds, when you hear thunder. When that happens, you need to be prepared and identify a safe place to go to. Teams need to do that before practice starts so you can clear everyone to safety and leave in time before the storm is on you.”

What do you advise fans in the stands to do and is sitting in the car better than standing underneath the stadium?

“If you can get to your car quicker, sitting in the car is better, or a bus. When lightning hits the car, it goes off the metal and to the ground down to the tires.

You might feel it if you’re on the phone and it’s plugged in the charger. At home, if you’re on the computer or land line, it could go down to the ground and into the lines and shock you. Also at home, don’t go into the shower, that’s no good. Another thing I want to get across is that some people think that phones and metal watches attract lightning, but that’s not true. Underneath the stadium is no good; you want to evacuate the field and stands and find a safe building and stand in it away from the windows.”

Where are most victims hit?

“It varies. When lightning hits the ground, it radiates and ripples like a pond. If it gets to you, it could stop your heart with a volt or the brain or nerves,

which are most affected. Top of the head is least likely, but it could strike since it’s up high.

A direct hit to the head, again could happen, but it’s the least likely to do so.”

What injury occurs the most when a person is struck by lightning?

“Data is low, but the people that survive don’t usually go back to their full-time jobs. They have a concussion and emotional problems for the rest of their lives.”

How important are the surroundings?

“Most dangerous is wideopen fields and tall things like trees, light poles and bodies of water are also dangerous. Again, try to find a safe building that you can go into and make sure you stand away from windows.

We tell people to check the weather before going out and to have a plan if a storm comes their way. You have to be responsible for yourself and coaches also have to make the best decision possible for all their players. We want everyone to be safe.”

What is the danger zone?

“August and September are among the peak months for lightning strikes in Texas.

Here are some University Interscholastic League recommendations for lightning safety: Establish a chain of command that identifies who is to make the call to remove individuals from the field.”

Name a designated weather watcher (A person who actively looks for the signs of threatening weather and notifies the chain of command if severe weather becomes dangerous).

Have a means of monitoring local weather forecasts and warnings.

“Designate a safe shelter for each venue.

When thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a visible lightning strike, or a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, the thunderstorm is close enough to strike your location with lightning.

Suspend play for 30 minutes and take shelter immediately.”

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Is Pittsburgh rebuilding or rebuilt?

By VAUGHN DALZELL Staff Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

It may be August, but it appears the Steelers have made strides toward becoming the team of old.

After a 14-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and a 23-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Steelers have eyes on a couple key, young players. Some have impressed, while others have left fans and coaches expecting more.

When the Steelers selected linebacker Ryan Shazier with the 15th overall pick out of Ohio State University in the 2014 NFL Draft, I was confused, displeased and angry. With Michigan State University cornerback Darqueze Dennard on the board, I thought Pittsburgh would have solved its secondary issues with him.

Man, was I wrong.

Shazier has shown flashes of becoming the next great Steelers linebacker this preseason.

With five tackles against the Vikings and eight against the Jaguars, both in the first half, he looks like he has a chance – if healthy – to rack up his first 100-tackle season.

Shazier ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any linebacker during the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.51. With his speed, he can likely cover any tight end in the league. His run support may propel him to become better than Lawrence Timmons, who was a Pro Bowler last season.

While Shazier’s talent isn’t in question, the same may not necessarily be said for Jarvis Jones and rookie Bud Dupree.

To Dupree’s defense, he was drafted 22nd overall this year because of his freak athletic ability and not his football skills. He’s 6-foot-4 and weighs 269 pounds with a 4.56 40-yard dash and an amazing 42-inch vertical jump (insert wide-eyed emoji here).

After registering only three tackles in two games while having issues with

both setting the edge and getting out in the flat for pass coverage, he needs time to learn and grow.

The NFL game is a large transition from college, and Jarvis Jones can attest to that.

He, on the other hand, is in his third year and has struggled with injuries.

Jones had 40 tackles to go along with a mere one sack in a disappointing sophomore season. He was replaced by 37-year-old James Harrison, who rejuvenated his career and earned himself at least one more season in black and gold.

New defensive coordinator Keith Butler will surely be mixing guys like Arthur Moats, Harrison, Dupree and maybe even oft-injured Sean Spence at outside linebacker.

The quarterback position hasn’t been a question since 2004, but all eyes have been on third-year reserve quarterback Landry Jones this summer.

Drafted three years ago to learn and maybe someday take over for Ben Roethlisberger once he retires, Jones has done everything except that.

This is the make-it-or-break-it year for Jones, who’s been on the roster for three years of preseason football and has led only two scoring drives. At the University of Oklahoma, Jones threw for more than 16,000 yards and 123 touchdowns, but it seems that his game hasn’t translated to the NFL. One player’s game that has translated is second-year wide receiver Martavis Bryant. With only 26 catches last season but eight of them being touchdowns, it looks like the Steelers finally hit the nail on the head in regards to a deep threat.

In his only preseason action, Big Ben hit Bryant with a pretty 44-yard deep ball. Tomlin said Bryant will be the starter opposite star wideout Antonio Brown while Markus Wheaton will be the slot receiver on an offense that should be top three in the NFL. For the last three or so years, Pittsburgh’s main problem has been its defense. Now, with defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau, safety Troy Polamalu,

cornerback Ike Taylor and defensive end Brett Kiesel gone, the Steelers that we are used to seeing are a thing of the past.

Through two preseason games, what have we seen with the defense? Just like last season, we can’t expect them to cover much of anybody early on.

Veteran Mike Mitchell, who signed a five-year, $25-million deal as a free agent last season, has been sidelined with more injuries.

Safety Shamarko Thomas, who has been called by coaches and teammates the successor of Polamalu, has not been able to show positive flashes of coverage yet.

Thomas faced quarterbacks Blake Bortles and Chad Henne in his first preseason action and struggled, not recording a tackle or making a play on any passes.

We all know he has been injuryplagued his first two years, but he is a question mark on this very young secondary that will most likely feature William Gay, Cortez Allen, Mitchell and Thomas as the starters.

Reinforcements might be on the way, however, as the Steelers traded a 2016 fifth-round pick to the Eagles for cornerback Brandon Boykin.

The Steelers usually don’t shell out the big bucks, but the team has bucked that trend by locking up a couple key players this offseason.

One surprising new contract dealt out was for defensive end Cameron Heyward, who earned himself $59.25 million over the next six years.

The No. 31 overall pick in the 2011 draft out of Ohio State had himself a career year with 7.5 sacks and 53 tack-

les. A solid run-stuffer at 6-foot-5, 288 pounds, Heyward is clearly the future of the defensive line.

Arguably the greatest quarterback in Steelers history, Roethlisberger signed a five-year deal worth between $99 and $108 million, making him a top-five paid quarterback. This deal followed a career year in which he threw for 4,952 yards and 32 touchdowns while completing 408 out of 608 passes.

Antonio Brown is in contract talks after having seen Demaryius Thomas and Dez Bryant sign large deals.

Expect Brown to sign for somewhere in that ballpark, because he’s sure not going to accept anything less than that after his monster season.

The Steelers have two preseason games remaining, with the next coming against the Buffalo Bills Aug. 29.

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ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • Philip Maines Jr., 28, of Shelcota, was charged with driving while under the influence, driving without a license and driving while suspended after he was found

by Indiana Borough Police sleeping in a vehicle at 470 Philadelphia St. at approximately 5:52 a.m July 4, according to borough police.

• Borough police responded to a complaint of stolen keys in the 600 block of Gompers Avenue at 2:30 a.m. on July 20. The complainant identified Deana Bell, 22, of Indiana, and Julie Anderson, 21, of Indiana, as the actors, police said. Both were reportedly highly intoxicated, with Bell being in the possession of the stolen keys. Bell was charged with theft, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, while Anderson received a citation for public drunkenness, according to borough police.

• Karen Hicks, 56, of Indiana, was arrested and charged with public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and harassment Aug. 16 in the 700 block of Philadelphia Street after borough police responded to a report of an intoxicated female at 9:06 p.m., police said.

• Matthew Santucci, 33, of Seven Fields, was charged with public drunkenness after being arrested in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street at 3:07 a.m. Aug. 19., according to borough police.

• Matthew Alsippi, 27, of McDonald, was issued two citations for public drunkenness and retail theft after he was reportedly found heavily intoxicated and in possession of stolen merchandise in Sheetz, 380 Philadelphia St., at 2:55 a.m. Aug. 12, according to borough police.

THEFT • Tracey Livingston, 45, of Indiana, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property Aug. 8 after a borough police investigation found that Livingston stole money from her place of employment, police said.

• Tammy Hall, 47, of Dilltown, reportedly took merchandise from the Sheetz located at 380 Philadelphia St. at 1:48 a.m. Aug. 5. During the investigation, borough police said they also found drug paraphernalia on her person. She was charged with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to borough police.

• Money, an LED flashlight, a Gerber Bear Grylls-styled knife and a brown, leatherbacked notepad were reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence located in the 1600 block of Church Street. The incident is believed to have occurred between July 26 and July 27. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 724-349-2121.

VEHICLE • On Aug. 5, borough police investigated a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Fourth and Water streets. The vehicle in question, which was described as a dark-colored pickup truck, reportedly fled west on Water Street and has damage to the driver-side front. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police.

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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF • Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police investigated an incident that reportedly took place in the Reschini Parking Lot sometime between noon and 5 p.m. July 22. An unknown person(s) reportedly damaged a black Ford Focus. Anyone with information is asked to contact university police at 724-357-2141.

TRESPASSING • Borough police investigated a trespassing incident that reportedly took place in the 200 block of Charles Street in the early morning hours of July 20. The complainants said they awoke to find their garage door, residence entry door and vehicle doors open, according to borough police. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police.

NOISE VIOLATIONS • Kenneth Arthurs, 53, of Indiana, was charged with violating the borough code for noise for playing music which could be heard more than 50 feet away from his building in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street Aug. 12, borough police said.

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2015-16 distinguished professor named

By KALI LEDGARD Staff Writer K.J.Ledgard@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has chosen psychology professor Dr. Maureen McHugh as the 2015-2016 Distinguished University Professor.

Although the award is given annually, it is the highest recognition offered to the faculty by the university, and the title remains for life.

McHugh grew up in Baldwin as the daughter of a stay-at-home mother and a construction worker father.

She was the first of her five siblings to attend graduate school, but all four of her siblings ultimately received degrees beyond their bachelor’s.

“My parents emphasized education,” McHugh said. “My father did not really understand education beyond the undergraduate degree.”

She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Chatham University in 1974, her master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was also accepted into the doctoral study in social psychology at Pitt.

It was in the doctoral study that

McHugh was offered an opportunity in the psychology department.

“Irene Frieze, a pioneer in the development of women’s studies within psychology, was there,” McHugh said.

“She called me to recruit me to work with her on the Psychology of Women course.”

After receiving her doctoral degree, she taught at Marquette University in Milwaukee and at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, but was not hired to teach in women’s studies at either school.

It was working with Frieze in conducting a regional conference, “Teaching Women’s Studies,” that brought her to IUP. “A person from IUP connected with me at the conference and encouraged me to apply for the position of Director of WS at IUP.” McHugh founded the women’s studies program and directed it for 12 years.

Although she is no longer the director, she is still teaching psychology with interests in areas including sexism, street harassment, gender power and intimate partner violence.

She is also involved in curriculum

design and is developing a gender and violence course, as well as a new minor in violence education at the university, according to the IUP website.

With the publication of many journal articles, more than 50 book chapters, instructional materials and a book of her own, McHugh is known nationally for her work and contributions to the psychology of women field.

“I think because it was a woman’s college, Chatham also contributed extensively to my confidence and to my leadership throughout my career,” she said.

Over the past decade, McHugh has become involved with the American Psychological Association by serving on the committee of women and psychology and on the APA board.

She was also elected as president of

the Society for Psychology of Women, as well as president for Division 35 of APA. In addition to receiving the Distinguished University Professor award, she has also received awards outside the university, including the Christine Ladd Franklin Award for contributions to feminist psychology and the Florence Denmark Award for Distinguished Mentoring.

With the Distinguished University Professor award, McHugh plans to use the resources attached to the award to continue her work in women’s studies.

“Women’s studies is an important challenge to traditional knowledge and is not always acknowledged as an important area of teaching and scholarship,” McHugh said.

“Since coming to IUP in 1986, I have received support for my scholarship.”

She is planning to write a book on shaming women – using shame to regulate women’s appetites – a subject on which she recently gave a presidential address in Toronto.

McHugh lives in Murrysville with

Maureen McHugh (Photo courtesy of IUP)

her husband, Fran. Together they have two daughters, Bridget and Maura, both of whom graduated from IUP. “Being selected to be the Distinguished University Professor was an important affirmation of my work,” she said.

“The award of Distinguished University Professor has rewarded my commitment to research, teaching and service in this area.”

New IUP arch to welcome campus visitors

By PETE SIRIANNI Staff Writer P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

As Welcome Weekend wraps up for incoming freshmen and returning students, a permanent greeting has been erected in one corner of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s campus.

The third and newest arch welcomes students and visitors along South Seventh Street, and is located across from Sheetz and next to the Hadley Union Building gymnasium.

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cated around campus are found at the southwestern-most corner of campus at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Maple Street and along Rose Street near the Robertshaw building and student parking lot.

The arch was installed over the summer on a patch of land purchased by the Student Cooperative Association in June 2014.

The land was formerly the home of a fraternity house built for the Zeta Pi chapter of Delta Tau Delta.

Opened in 2008, the Delts occupied the house before the brothers of an-

other campus fraternity, Kappa Sigma Kappa Theta, lived in the house during the 2013-14 school year.

Coming with its $745,000 price tag, the Student Co-op razed the house in July 2015 to make way for more “green space,” according to Co-op Director Lou Garzarelli in a September 2014 article in The Penn.

The parcel of land acquired in the deal also offers parking spots for rent and – separated by a white fence – a grassy area. Plans call for this space, in addition to the new arch, to be comprised of benches and trees.

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The new IUP arch sits along South Seventh Street.

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Folger Dining Hall opening delayed

By KRISTEN McROBERTS Contributing Writer k.d.mcroberts@iup.edu

Folger Dining Hall will reopen in early October after construction delays resulting from poor weather and lack of sufficient building materials.

The building was scheduled to reopen at the beginning of the fall 2015 semester after shutting down for nearly a year as part of a campus-wide innovation plan.

Michael Lemasters, associate vice president for student affairs, explained that the main focus of the renovated building is comfort and style.

“It’s not as institutionalized as Foster [Dining Hall],” Lemasters said.

With a fireplace, a coffee nook and new furniture, the building will encourage students to hang out and relax.

New, state-of-the-art cooking will allow for students to ask for what they want and watch it be made in front of them.

Even the lobby has been designed for comfort. In addition, Great Wraps will be located in Folger’s lobby.

Great Wraps is a grab-and-go option for busy students, offering a variety of choices.

Students can expect to find chicken,

turkey or falafel wraps, cheesesteak subs and smoothies at the store, which will accept cash or flex, and offer a multitude of seating in the lobby.

The newly renovated dining hall is located at 599 Pratt Drive, on top of the campus post office and printing center.

Folger will work similarly to Foster Dining Hall.

Students will swipe their I-Cards to use a single meal plan in the lobby, then enter the interior of the building for an “all-you-can-eat” experience.

Multiple stations will be available for students to order customized food.

Students can expect to see a bakery, a homemade pasta station, a salad bar and more.

One of the focus points of the renovated building is a 5-foot-long Mongolian Grille, a large, round griddle in which a chef cooks many meals at once.

Students can choose between made-toorder or menu-ready stir fry and watch it be cooked in front of them.

The dining hall will cater to all types of students, offering gluten-free and vegetarian options.

It is scheduled to open at a ribboncutting ceremony Oct. 2 as part of the homecoming weekend celebration.

Folger’s tentative hours of operation

are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

The tentative hours for Great Wraps are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The renovation is part of a $37-million “IUP Dining Innovation” plan.

The first phase of the plan was the creation of Crimson Café, which opened in fall 2014 near the campus libraries.

Also, a new building, North Dining Commons, which will be situated on the footprint of what is now Keith Hall, is scheduled to open in fall 2017.

Students can also expect to find other additions on campus.

Subway will be located on the ground floor of the new College of Humanities and Social Sciences building, opening in spring 2016.

JambaGo Smoothies will be offered at the Putt Provisions On Demand (P.O.D.) and Burger Studio.

A Chobani Yogurt Parfait will also be offered in the Putt P.O.D. and the HUB. Additionally, Sprouts, located in the HUB, will become Greens to Go this fall, and will offer soups and breads to pair with salad.

Folger Dining Hall will open in October.

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Elkin Hall closed

By PETE SIRIANNI Staff Writer P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

In today’s fast-paced life, new is better, while the old is pushed to the side.

This notion is true for Indiana University of Pennsylvania students living on campus for the 2015-16 academic year.

For the first time in more than 50 years, Elkin Hall, which opened in 1963, will sit empty as IUP officials put an end to an era of traditional oncampus residency.

Students who originally signed up for housing in Elkin were notified via email June 18 that the building would not be open for the upcoming academic year.

The students have been reassigned to other on-campus housing in one of the university’s eight suite-style residence halls.

“The numbers of students that have registered for Elkin Hall,” the email said, “are too few for us to efficiently

operate the building, and we do have spaces in other residential halls.”

Because the number of students opting for the traditional residence hall declined, despite its financial affordability, the university was left with little use for the building.

While normally filled at or near its capacity of more than 300 students, resident numbers for the dorm located along Oakland Avenue waned in recent years.

In the 2014-15 school year, just two floors housed full-time students and residence life staff, while a third floor was home to visiting Chinese faculty.

First year freshmen will no longer have a choice to avoid the pricier suitestyle halls.

For the 2015-16 academic year, a double room in Elkin Hall was going to cost $2,736 per semester.

A two-person shared semi-suite, complete with a private bathroom and refrigerator, costs $3,950 a semester, the cheapest of the suite-style housing op-

Elkin Hall is closed for the first time in more than 50 years.

tions, but still $1,214 more expensive than the alternative of traditional dorm living.

Though it is a traditional dorm, residency in Whitmyre Hall is available only to students who are a part of the Cook Honors College.

With McCarthy Hall already closed and Elkin following suit, the honors college’s Whitmyre Hall is the last traditional dorm remaining on campus.

Beginning in 2006, IUP embarked on a $270-million project to revitalize its campus living spaces.

This project aims to replace 11 oldstyle dormitories that once helped place the school on the Princeton Review’s list of colleges with “Dorms Like Dungeons.”

As far as what the future holds for the empty traditional halls, previous long-range building plans called for Elkin to be converted into office space.

The same plans called for McCarthy to be razed and turned into a parking lot.

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English ed major accepts leadership role

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

The position of coordinating officer for interactive marketing for Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (CAACURH) was awarded to Claudine McKinney (junior, English secondary education) this summer.

CAACURH is one of the eight regions of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH).

It is an organization that’s mission is to empower residence hall leaders across the country by helping them foster the skills necessary to improve their individual campus communities.

McKinney described what her new job as coordinating officer will entail and what her responsibilities will include.

“My position is responsible for advertising, marketing, branding and retention,” McKinney said.

“Additionally, I work with the other members of the CAACURH regional board of directors to relay information to our region.”

McKinney has been attending CAACURH conferences since her first semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

After one conference, she fell in love with the whole thing and has since attended five of the past six conferences held over the past two years.

It was these experiences, along with her work as national communications coordinator for the IUP Residence Hall Association, that got McKinney thinking about applying for the position.

Ultimately, though, McKinney explained how she overcame her nervousness to apply after learning what the actual position would entail.

“I decided I should do it when I read the position description and felt so much connection to the duties.

“I really enjoy the role and everything I have gotten to do thus far, so I am really glad I got up the courage to apply,” she said.

McKinney has already set goals for what she hopes to achieve as coordinating officer.

She wants to brand the region and re-brand the organization’s social media sites, website and other regional resources.

One way McKinney plans on doing this is by reviving the CAACURH Cougar Spirit.

This is a monthly electronic newsletter that features updates about the Central Atlantic region, along with games and other fun information and activities.

Another goal she has for the region is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of CAACURH. One way she will be doing this is leading a committee in the creation of a history book.

It will highlight the history of the region and all that the organization has accomplished over the past 25 years.

McKinney is no stranger to being in a position of leadership.

In addition to her new role and her former position as national communications coordinator for RHA, McKinney has also served as office manager for Suites on Pratt and University Towers.

She also worked on the Maple-Ruddock Residence Hall Council.

McKinney detailed how all of these roles have helped prepare her for her new position.

“The major thing I learned from RHA is that everyone has room for improvements and growth,” McKinney said.

“I have already grown so much from this regional position, similarly to how much RHA shaped my growth.

“RHA brought me to the region, which had it not been for that, I really would have never had this opportunity to have this position.”

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Fine Arts dean honored as American Theatre Fellow

By MARY ROMEO Staff Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

The dean of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Fine Arts received the title of American Theatre Fellow by the College of Fellows of the America Theatre on April 19.

“What a tremendous honor this is,” said Michael Hood, who is now in his 18th year as the College of Fine Arts’ dean.

The idea of the College is to promote and encourage the highest standards in research, writing and creativity by honoring distinguished and notable individuals involved in educational and professional theater, according to the College’s website.

“You can’t imagine how humbling it was to receive notice of the nomination and election, and even more honorable to have the ceremony happen at the Kennedy Center,” he said.

Every April, the College holds its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, where it inaugurates new members.

The nonprofit organization originated in 1965 and holds 132 members, including actors, critics, designers, directors, playwrights, producers, administrators, teachers and scholars.

Investiture in the College of Fellows of American Theatre is considered one of the highest honors bestowed upon educators and professionals involved in the educational and theater community, according to its website.

Director, producer, author and now retired senior scholar of the College, Milly Barranger, nominated Hood for the award.

“What’s great about the theater industry is that we get to watch each other work and progress and take on leadership roles, and that’s really how

everyone gets nominated,” Hood said.

Hood has been involved with theater since 1967. His parents encouraged him and his siblings to use their imaginations at a young age, which led to an interest in theater.

“I really began to think it was the place for me in high school, where I got cast a couple leading roles,” Hood said. “I felt that I fit in, and it was just right for me.”

Right out of high school, Hood joined the Navy in order to “not only to serve my country but to find direction.”

After the Navy, Hood attended Arizona State University with a major in theater and graduated magna cum laude.

He then attended the University of New Orleans, where he earned a master’s degree in drama and communications, and his Master of Fine Arts degree in acting and directing.

IUP receives grant from Pa. Liquor Control Board

By KALI LEDGARD Staff Writer K.J.Ledgard@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania received a $39,992 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in order to help fund ways to reduce underage drinking among its students.

The PLCB funds roughly $2.3 million to 65 different community groups, colleges, universities, law enforcement agencies and towns through the Alcohol Education Grant Program in order to help form different strategies and programs to reduce underage and dangerous drinking.

The grant is a two-year grant, and the maximum award is $40,000.

The university was one of 65 applicants from 31 different counties across Pennsylvania to receive the grant, according to the IUP website.

Of all the grants that were awarded, many will be funding law enforcement efforts, specifically for underage patrols, equipment and training.

They will be funding programs aimed at all students from kindergarten to 12th grade via campaigns, peer education and life-skills training.

Universities will be developing campaigns, education and assessments, both online and through educators.

Nonprofit organizations will also be supported by the grant, which will fund programs such as Project Alert to target middle-school students; Parents Who Host to inform parents and communities about the risks of serving alcohol at teenage parties; the Alcohol Literacy Challenge, a classroom-based program aimed at high school and college-age students; and Project Sticker Shock, a program aimed toward those 21 and older to prevent supplying to minors.

The funds are designed to focus on underage and dangerous drinkingprevention programs.

These programs were developed to be two-day training programs.

IUP has its own specific goals including strengthening relations between the university and Indiana

Borough in regards to addressing underage drinking, reducing the number of students participating in underage and dangerous drinking habits and recognizing the number of students who make safe choices with drinking, according to the IUP website.

The university hopes to reach these goals by using many different strategies.

These strategies include increasing police enforcement, providing support to landlords and property owners by identifying and addressing high-risk environments, creating more educational programs on the subject and making campaigns through both the university and social media.

The grant will also help to fund curriculum meant to inform high school students and their parents of the transition from high school to a college or university.

The curriculum will inform them of the setting of the secondary school, as well as the skills and knowledge to refrain from underage and dangerous drinking.

After receiving his graduate degree, Hood took a job at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he served on the faculty for 22 years. Hood served as the department chair in theater for 10 years, and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for six years.

During his tenure at UAA, Hood taught survey, acting and stage movement, in which many of his productions and students received regional and national honors from the American College Theater Festival.

In addition to his theatrical success at UAA, Hood lobbied for and designed the 104,000-square-foot Fine Arts building at the college, which contains two theaters, a musical recital hall, and multiple art studios.

From 1990 to 1994, Hood served as president of the Northwest Drama Conference, and in 1995, he received the NWDC President’s Award for distinguished service.

In 1998, he received the University of Alaska Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching.

In that same year, he began his career at IUP. During his time at IUP, Hood has played a role in the renovations of Fisher Auditorium, Cogswell Hall and the Sprowls Hall basement, according to IUP’s website.

As part of the establishment of the IUP Center for Wood, he also influenced the installment of ceramics and sculptures in Robertshaw.

Hood also helped establish the IUP Community Music School and ArtsPath, an arts-in-education partnership between the college and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Hood said this honor is one of his greatest accomplishments.

“This has truly been a real high point of my life as a theater artist and academic professor.”

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