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Psychology department hosts guest speaker
Hughes discusses media miscommunications of scientific findings By KALI LEDGARD Lead News Writer K.J.Ledgard@iup.edu
The psychology department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted guest speaker Brian Hughes, of Galway, Ireland, to talk to students about how the media can sometimes miscommunicates scientific findings to its audience. The lecture was held Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Hadley Union Building Susquehanna Room. Students and faculty from all departments were invited to attend. Hughes is a professor of psychology from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is currently the president of the international Stress and Anxiety Research Society. He has also received the NUI Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. Some professors in the journalism and sociology departments offered extra-credit points to their students for attending the lecture. During his lecture, Hughes discussed ways in which those who are not involved in academics receive their information on stress, the main way being through media. “They learn about stress by reading it in magazines, in the media, in the news,” said Hughes in his presentation. “People are not going to consult the four-volume, $1,700 encyclopedia of stress; they’re going to read the general media.”
Because the public is more likely to turn to news articles and magazines for their information, Hughes wanted to inform them on the various ways the media tends to miscommunicate information that scientists collect during studies and later publish in scientific journals, books and articles. He discussed what news journalists feel are important when it comes to research and presenting the information. “Audiences, journalists and scientists have very different world views when it comes to describing science in a public context,” Hughes said. To explain his idea, he provided different ways describing how scientific studies are twisted by the news to better fit their audience. “Science happens in a laboratory or in a university, and then the media look at that science and then change it in order to report it to their audience.” One example he gave of this was a study on how many M&Ms a person would eat while filling out a survey with gloomy words displayed behind them versus how many a person would eat when more uplifting words were placed behind them. The study showed that 40 percent more M&Ms were consumed by those with gloomy words behind them. This conclusion led reporters to run the information found in the study with the headline “Bad News on TV Makes You Fat.” Hughes pointed out that with this
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study, the journalists left out the fact that they did not test whether or not bad news on TV makes people eat more; they simply used gloomy words on a poster behind them. “I think that is an example of distorting a scientific study in order to fit a me-
dia frame,” Hughes said. Hughes also argued that typically, methodology and sample size is discarded when reporting research, the context may be unclear, and many technical terms are misused. “If you have good communication,
you help people understand better,” he said. Hughes believes that media miscommunication can be improved by having journalists trained to understand more scientific research upon reporting it and to have researchers learn how to report their findings in a more journalistic manner. “What we really need are scientists who are also media literate,” Hughes said. “They need to have media training as much as the journalists need to have science training.” Hughes received his master’s in education and his doctorate in psychology at UNI. His main research interests revolve around stress and physical and psychological health. His work has been cited in the psychological and medical world’s literature, and he is also the author of an undergraduate text, “Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology,” which is not currently used in the United States. Hughes also has his own blog, in which he discusses the struggles the public has with science. The blog is titled “Public Struggles with Science, Scientists, and Scientific Research.” He is also the dean of International Affairs at his university, according to Dr. Krys Kaniasty, a distinguished psychology professor at IUP.
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Police Blotter ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • Brady Reed, 18, of Beaver Falls, was cited for public drunkenness and underage drinking after Indiana Borough Police found him passed out in the 600 block of Water Street at 1:19 a.m. Sept. 12, according to police. • Broc Williamson, 19, of Johnstown, was cited for underage drinking after he was found sleeping on a residence’s porch in the 1100 block of Church Street at 8:19 a.m. Sept. 12, according to borough police. • Borough police assisted the Citizen’s Ambulance Service with an unresponsive male in the 1200 block of Washington Street at 1:25 a.m. Sept. 13, police said. After police identified him, Ethan Edgar, 23, of Butler, was charged with public drunkenness. • Connor Shank, 18, of Greencastle, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after he was observed in the 900 block of Fleming Avenue at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 12, according to borough police. • Colton Kerner, 20, of McMurray, was charged with carrying false identification after he attempted to purchase beer with a fake driver’s license at Steel City Samiches Bar & Grille, 15 N. 7th St., at 9:46 p.m. Sept. 12, according to police. • Cody Williams, 18, of Westover; Ryan Neff, 18, of Greenville; and Jacob Schlereth, 20, of Northern Cambria, were all cited for carrying an open container after Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police observed them walking with an open container of alcohol on South 11th Street at Clark Hall at 1:29 a.m. Sept. 6, police said. • Austin Wolfe, 18, of Aultman, and a male juvenile from Blairsville were both cited for underage drinking after borough police determined that the two were involved in a reported disturbance in the 00 block of South 10th Street at 3:14 a.m. Sept. 13, according to police. Wolfe was also cited for disorderly conduct, and the juvenile was cited for violating Indiana’s curfew ordinance.
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Biology majors evaluate Flight 93 reforestation efforts in Shanksville By TYLER MILLER Contributing Writer T.C.Miller2@iup.edu
Cassandra Krul (senior, biology) and Ian Forte (senior, biology) are working to evaluate the reforestation efforts at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville. The memorial commemorates the site of the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Tyree and Dr. Jeff Larkin, both from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s department of biology, Krul and Forte are making certain that the reforestation of the memorial is going as smoothly as possible. The “Plant a Tree at Flight 93” program is an ongoing volunteer planting project that has planted 70,000 saplings of 22 different species of trees to date with the hope of reaching a goal of 150,000. This program sparked the idea for the
evaluation of the reforestation project. The program, started in 2012, has had thousands of volunteers, including Krul and Forte for the past two years, Larkin and a team of IUP students working to plant various trees at the memorial for two days each April. The area for planting is broken down into four separate phases, each of which are planted with roughly 20,000 trees. The phases are then broken down into plots for evaluation. A benefit of the reforestation occurring on a mine site is the reintroduction of 1,300 American chestnut trees, whose natural habitat is that of the mine site, that have been bred with Chinese chestnut trees to eliminate a fungal blight that has nearly eliminated the American species. The job of Krul and Forte is to survey surviving trees. “Each tree was evaluated for key factors to determine overall health and survivability,” Forte said. “These included vigor, height, diam-
eter and deer browse.” By determining these factors, they hoped to provide the Pennsylvania State Parks service, Department of the Interior and the American Chestnut Foundation with an accurate means of restoring the abandoned mine site to its natural state. The project, proposed by Larkin, is funded through a $5,000 grant from the National Park Foundation and a $7,000 grant from the Green Forests Work. “Preliminary results show that the trees are not growing as fast as predicted, but are doing quite well overall,” Forte said. Krul and Forte “completely took this as a solo mission and are doing a terrific job,” Tyree said. The duo is now entering an analysis portion of the project, which is estimated to take a couple of months to complete. The area is planned to be reevaluated every four years once Krul and Forte are finished.
DRUG VIOLATIONS • Borough police responded to an apartment in the 900 block of Church Street at 5:47 a.m. Sept. 13 after a victim reported that a male intruder had entered her residence and attempted to take her blanket off of her while she slept, according to police. Police found Barry Olenchick, 52, of Indiana, in the nearby vicinity, and the victim positively identified him as the culprit, police said. A search found produced a smoking pipe with marijuana residue. Olenchick was charged with criminal trespassing, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. • Borough police pulled over a vehicle in the 100 block of South 10th Street at 11:41 p.m. Sept. 15 after it was making suspicious movements, police said. Once stopped, officers detected the smell of marijuana and found the vehicle to be occupied by Richard Wilson, 50, of Bellefonte, and Keith Jacobs, 20, of Philadelphia. After a search produced marijuana and drug paraphernalia, both Wilson and Jacobs were charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • IUP grounds crew reported to university police that it found human feces and drug items in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex docking area at 10:53 a.m. Sept. 14, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call university police at 724-357-2141.
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF • The owner of a gray Hyundai Sonata reported that someone had damaged the driver side mirror while it was parked in the 1100 block of Washington Street, borough police said. A witness reported seeing three people wearing hoodies in the area at approximately 1 a.m. Sept. 13. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 724-349-2121. • A gold Ford Fusion reportedly had a window smashed in in the Robertshaw parking lot Sept. 15, according to university police. Anyone with information is asked to call university police.
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Presidential candidate profile
Bernie Sanders: the candidate ‘all your college-aged friends are talking about’ By PATRICK KALIE Staff Writer P.D.Kalie@iup.edu
Bernard “Bernie” Sanders is the democratic-socialist, anti-establishment candidate all your liberal, college-aged friends are talking about. The independent from Vermont has served in the Senate since 2007, was a member of the House of Representatives from 1991-2007, and was the mayor of Burlington, Vt., from 1981-1989. He is a registered democrat, and, although he has blasted the Democratic Party multiple times throughout his career, is running for the democratic nomination for president. The 74-year-old candidate has been striking a chord with his economic message. His main message has been promoting economic equality, raising the minimum wage, making college more affordable, getting money out of politics and reforming Wall Street all through government involvement. All of which easily makes his agenda the most liberal by far. But some people are not afraid of his message. Sanders has been holding rallies with attendance of about 28,000 people, more than five times that of any of his rivals. He is tapping into a younger, more progressive audience that is dissatisfied
with Washington, D.C., and its fixation with money. Sanders has said that he will not accept super political action committee funds. However, his supporters are filling that gap. He raised about $15 million in the first quarter. Those numbers are already impressive, but they become even more impactful considering the average donation to his campaign was only $33.51. Hillary Clinton’s average was $144.89. Jeb Bush’s average is $926. Why he might win the democratic nomination: Clinton at one point seemed as if she were going to be the inevitable nominee, but that is no longer the case. Sanders is now winning polls in both New Hampshire and Iowa. If he can win these two states, it’ll be less likely that people will think of Clinton as the frontrunner. He has brought in a lot of new, younger voters that grew up during the second Bush administration. The terms “liberal” and “socialist” don’t scare them like they do other generations. Many democrats will really like his message. Why he might not win the democratic nomination: Clinton still has overwhelming sup-
port nationwide. While her popularity numbers are slipping, they are still way above where they need to be for her to win the nomination. Her fundraising operation is unmatched in the party. She has a good relationship with pretty much all the super delegates, who play an important role in deciding who will be the nominee. Why he might win the general election: With the rise of anti-establishment movements, a candidate like Sanders might be able to reach enough independent and republican voters that wouldn’t want to vote for another Bush/ establishment candidate. If he increases the number of young adults that get out to vote, and conservatives stay home, he might win. Why he won’t win the general election: He is a socialist, and he won’t run away from it. That’s about all that needs to be said. The vast majority of Americans do not believe that socialism works, and many have brutally negative views toward the philosophy. Only 47 percent of Americans say they are willing to vote for a socialist in their party. Once we are more distanced from the Cold War, a socialist candidate victory may become more likely.
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‘Goal in the Grove’ to offer post-graduation options By MARGARET BURRIS Staff Writer M.W.Burris@iup.edu
The Career and Professional Development Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold “Goal in the Grove” in the Oak Grove Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which is meant to help students get a job after they finish school, will provide information on the Student Employment Program, National Student Exchange, The Washington Center and the Disney College Program. There will also be information about how to integrate social media into a career search. The event is being coordinated by Assistant Director Zachary Saeva. “We have done an open house for several years, but this is our third year conducting the event in the Oak Grove, Tammy Manko, the director of the CPDC, said. Manko explained that the CPDC moved this event to the Oak Grove so that they could cater to students’ schedules. The Oak Grove’s central location on campus makes it the perfect venue for the event, according to Manko. “[We] meet students where they are,” she said, “thus capturing their attention and the attention of other campus community members, to drive engagement with our department.” “Goal in the Grove” is a way for students to familiarize themselves with the programs and services that the CPDC
offers, Manko said. Many employers look for college graduates to have a diversity of skills, including the ability to work in diverse teams well, according to a national poll conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates in 2007. “Employers surveyed by multiple parties have indicated that college graduates are not properly prepared for the professional world, especially in terms of soft skills,” Manko said. “We can assist in better preparing IUP students and graduates, so they are among the best candidates for employment and graduate school.” The CPDC has a large arsenal of tools for students to utilize. One tool in particular that Manko mentioned is called Career Game Plan. “I recommend that all students review the checklists in that tool to determine what activities, programs and services they should be engaging to advance themselves,” Manko said. “Goal in the Grove” can not only provide students with skills for their careers, but also with life skills that will be valuable far into the post-graduation world. To any students that are unsure if they wanted to attend, Manko provided incentive. “It’s worth your 10 to 15 minutes of time to explore what the CPDC offers to advance your career preparation and your professional brand,” she said. “It’s free, and there are prizes and food. You really can’t go wrong. “It’s a win-win-win.”
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IUP biology team receives national recognition for increasing tick population research By MARGARET BURRIS Staff Writer M.W.Burris@iup.edu
A group of researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has recently received national recognition for its work on data collection and population studies of blacklegged ticks, more commonly known as deer ticks. According to the Center for Disease Control, the incidence of Lyme disease, which has no vaccination, has been increasing dramatically since 1992 throughout Pennsylvania. The percentage of ticks that have the bacteria causing Lyme disease is at a “hyperendemic” level, according to an article written by researchers at IUP in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). Dr. Thomas Simmons, a biology professor at IUP, was a co-author of two major articles released. “Pennsylvania over the past few years, since 2011, has reported the most
cases of Lyme disease of any state,” Simmons said. In 1998, there was a vaccine licensed by SmithKline Beecham, now known as GlaxoSmithKline, that proved to be 78 percent effective against preventing Lyme disease. It was pulled from markets in 2002 due to lawsuits that claimed the vaccine caused adverse effects. These claims were not substantiated. Before this study, little was known about the deer tick population in Pennsylvania or about the prevalence of Lyme disease in these ticks. Tick populations have skyrocketed due to the reforestation of Pennsylvania. Simmons said, “[ticks have] recolonized to their former range. They’re returning to levels that they used to be at.” Simmons said 80 percent of tick bites on humans are from tick nymphs, which are hard to detect on the skin. According to the published article, 25 percent of nymphs are infected with Lyme disease. Simmons expressed his gratitude toward the students that
helped with this population study. “I think it would be great if every student was involved in some kind of purposeful learning; hands on, real world experience,” he said. Rebecca Kruise (senior, biology) is a student that has worked with Simmons since June 2013. “I got involved after I had a lab with Dr. Simmons,” Kruise said. “He talked a lot about his research in relation to the labs, and I finally asked him if I could get involved with his research.” Kruise worked more in the field than in the lab and was surprised at the results from the tick collection study. “I did not realize how many were out there though until I went out into the field and started collecting the ticks with the team,” she said. “There were a lot more than I expected.” Some field work was conducted in Blue Spruce Park, a park close to IUP that hosts many events. “The popularity of the park and the little public awareness of the abundance of ticks and prevalence of Lyme disease
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The ‘Tick Team’ posed for a photo. First row, from left: Tashi Bharathan and Sara McBride. Second row, from left: William Gerardi, Rebecca Kruise, Victoria Stone and Austin Edwards.
is definitely something that can affect IUP students,” Kruise said. Simmons and Kruise agree that students need to use precaution whenever they are in humid areas that can be home to ticks. “The reality is that it is going to be a combination of controls,” he said. “Most importantly, risk reduction.” Students can protect themselves by using DEET on exposed skin and clothing as well as using products that contain permethrin. Donning thick socks that cover the calf and tucking them into pants also
helps protect against tick bites. The articles written by IUP scientists in collaboration with PADEP are titled “Prevalance Rates of Borrelia burgdorferi (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetaceae), Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Rickettsiales: Anaplasmataceae)” and “Babesia microti (Piroplasmida: Babesiidae in Host-Seeking Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) From Pennsylvania and Seasonal Activity, Density, and Collection Efficiency of the Blacklegged Tick (Ixodes scapularis) (Acari: Ixodidae) in MidWestern Pennsylvania.”
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Office of International Education hosts ‘I on the World: Asia’ By STEPHANIE BACHMAN
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The Office of International Education hosted “I on the World: Asia” Thursday in the Hadley Union Building Atrium, giving students a chance to learn about Asian culture and study abroad opportunities in Asia while meeting students from around the world. This was the OIE’s second time hosting the event. It first held the event last spring and decided to bring it back due to its success. The different countries that were represented included Saudi Arabia, South Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan among others. The OIE’s Chad Buckwalter described the importance of “I on the World: Asia.” “[It is] an experience hosted by the Office of International Education in which we will be celebrating and sharing information about the culture and education abroad opportunities in Asia,” Buckwalter said. Students had the opportunity to talk with both staff from the OIE and former students who studied abroad on various programs across Asia. In addition to learning more about education abroad opportunities in Asia, guests were also able to learn about the different opportunities Indiana University of Pennsylvania offers in regard to Asian culture. At the fair guests could learn about how IUP offers language classes in subjects such as Arabic, Korean and Chinese. They also offer classes in Asian cultures that students can take without
having a previous understanding of the language. The fair also promoted different student organizations that people who want to learn more about other cultures can get involved with, such as the Saudi Arabian Student Association and the Chinese Student Association. Furthermore, it promoted different events that the university hosts throughout the year that emphasize Asian cultures, such as the annual Chinese New Year party. The fair was also an opportunity for participants to meet students from around the world, learn about their culture, enjoy Asian-themed food and drinks and win prizes. For example, the Saudi Arabian students had different foods available from their country – tea, coffee, rice and dates were offered. They were not the only country to bring food, either. The Taiwanese students had different dishes students could try, and the Chinese students offered guests two different types of traditional Chinese teas. Some of the international students in attendance were full-time IUP students and others are in the country for only a year or even a semester. However, American students who studied abroad were also present. Buckwalter also explained the importance of having American students present. “There are several IUP students who are currently [thinking about studying abroad],” Buckwalter said. “One of the things that can help them with their decision is talking to someone who has already been abroad. Past participants are able to share the stories and wisdom that these students need to guide their decision.”
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Fiorina rises as foreign policy takes center stage By DAVID LIGHTMAN McClatchy Washington Bureau TNS
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Carly Fiorina emerged Wednesday as a formidable challenger to front-runner Donald Trump, as issues such as national security got a serious airing in the second GOP debate and suggested a turning point in the 2016 campaign. Trump will likely remain the front-runner, and his quips, style and insults will Carly Fiorina be the most buzzed about features of this second presidential debate. But most of the encounter at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library showcased policy differences, sometimes stark, sometimes nuanced, and
saw Fiorina scrapping to elbow Trump out of the spotlight. The debate’s tone signaled that the campaign is moving into a more serious phase. As election days get nearer, people begin to judge candidates as potential presidents, demanding less entertainment and more depth and gravitas. Trump still commanded more attention than anyone. CNN, one of the debate’s sponsors, covered his arrival at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Questions about Trump dominated the early debate featuring the four second-tier contenders. The opening minutes of the main event, historically the most watched part, featured Trump blasting away at his rivals and challengers swinging right back. Trump continues to tap voter frustration with government and politics as usual. But it became clear that Fiorina is poised to move up fast. She had a big opening, having shined in the August debate among lower-polling candidates. Then Trump criticized Fiorina’s ap-
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, spoke on the debate stage at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Wednesday.
pearance, allowing her to get feisty fast. “Women heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said,” Fiorina said Wednesday, with a stern, knowing look that seemed to last an eternity. The audience cheered. Trump came back with a half-smile. “She’s got a beautiful face and I think she’s a beautiful woman,” he said, that
smile evaporating into a look of exasperation. Fiorina stood out because of more than a quip. The former corporate executive illustrated in staccato-like style a command of foreign affairs, rattling off details about world trouble spots, talking in personal terms about what it would take to curb threats from Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “Having met Vladimir Putin, I wouldn’t talk to him at all,” Fiorina said. She engaged with Trump in an exchange over how each ran their companies. With a look of controlled anger, she tersely noted how his companies filed for bankruptcy four times. He countered, raising his voice at one point, how he has earned billions of dollars. And she got personal. After rivals sparred over marijuana policy, Fiorina added a somber note. “My husband, Frank, and I buried a child to drug addiction,” she said. “We are misleading young people when we tell them that marijuana is just like having a beer,” she said. Lori Ann Fiorina, one of her two stepdaughters, died in 2009. She was 35, and had struggled with drug abuse and alcoholism. She may get a challenge from Ben Carson, who has been edging close to Trump in recent polls. Carson acted as though the real estate mogul wasn’t there. In his calm, almost somnambulant
style, the retired neurosurgeon explained how he “won’t get into describing who’s a politician and who’s not a politician.” He wouldn’t engage in an immigration fight with Trump. Carson has questioned Trump’s plan to deport undocumented immigrants, but he said Wednesday he’d be willing to listen. Voters, particularly in Iowa, have shown they like Carson’s ways, but those don’t play well in debates. Others who badly need to revive their teetering campaigns weren’t so reluctant, and they didn’t help themselves. Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin, tried the aggressive approach. Trump fired back, noting that Walker’s claims of successfully managing his state’s budget were overblown. Wisconsin has had balanced budgets since Walker became governor in 2011, which the law requires, but lawmakers have struggled to erase big deficits. Lost in this crowd were some big Republican names, notably former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey. Among those who did speak up, Jeb Bush and Rand Paul had the most to lose and probably didn’t gain much Wednesday. Both entered the 2016 race with big expectations, Bush because of his political network and fundraising ability and Paul because he inherited from his father a devoted legion of libertarian voters. Bush charged that Trump tried to influence him to support a Florida casino and insisted Trump apologize for upsetting his wife. Trump praised Bush’s wife but wouldn’t apologize. He was dismissive about the casino. Looking disgusted, he insisted if he had wanted the casino, he’d have gotten it. Marco Rubio was often forgotten in the early going, too, but has more time to find momentum. His campaign’s strategy has been to methodically build an organization and start moving when it matters most later this year. Chances are the debate won’t dethrone Trump, but it illustrated why he’s got to get serious. He needs to show he’s more than a vehicle for voter outrage. If not, others are ready for center stage.
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California’s carbon fight shows there’s a better path Bloomsberg View TNS
The following editorial appeared in the Bloomsberg View, Tuesday, Sept. 15: Say this for California’s landmark bill to reduce carbon emissions: It doesn’t lack for ambition. At the same time, it shows the pitfalls of relying on regulators instead of the market. The original bill would have set in law three extraordinary targets for 2030: Get half the state’s power from renewable sources, double the savings from energy efficiency in California buildings and cut the amount of gasoline used by half. The state’s goal is to reduce emissions by 80 percent by
2050, compared with 1990 levels. The oil industry lobbied furiously against the mandate to cut fuel use, arguing that it would force the board to ration gasoline or even ban certain types of cars. That argument proved successful: Gov. Jerry Brown and Democrats in the state senate said last week they would leave the requirement for cutting gas consumption. Yet the rest of the bill, which awaits Brown’s signature, is still likely to become law. The California Energy Commission, along with the state’s Air Resources Board, will have to decide how the state meets the other two goals. And government regulations can be arbitrary, opaque and inefficient. There is a simpler, better way to
reduce planet-warming emissions, of course: Impose a price on every ton of carbon released into the atmosphere, and let the market handle the rest. That approach is transparent and fair, and evidence from other countries shows it works. And a carbon tax wouldn’t require excessive government intrusion into people’s lives; it would only require them to bear something closer to the full environmental and social cost of their choices. This approach should be equally appealing to both proponents and opponents of the California bill’s gasoline provision. Carbon taxes give gas refiners and power companies, as much as consumers, a reliable picture of the costs they can expect.
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Classes are in full swing, and by now, you’re probably feeling the weight of the semester stacking up on your shoulders. Life at a university can be hard, and if you’re struggling to keep up, you’re more than likely not the only one. But that doesn’t mean that your suffering is invalid. If you’re at the point where you feel you have nowhere to turn, we want you to know that even though life may be hard, someone will always be there for you if you’re brave enough to speak up. On the other hand, if you have never dealt with this sort of issue before, it is important that you understand that many people struggle with feelings of this sort. Not everyone has experienced depression, and that’s really what makes it so difficult to talk about. A person who does not know first-hand what it is like to desperately want to be a functioning member of society yet be unable to get out of bed for days on end, will not understand you when you try to explain just how tired you are. But that does not mean that these people do not want to help. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, as well as National Recovery Month. So, this is our call to both those of you who suffer from mental illness and those who do not understand what it means to suffer in this way: Stand up, and help us keep the conversation flowing. Mental health problems are just as important as any other aspect of your physical health, and on campus and off, you will always have somewhere to turn if you find yourself suffering from any type of disorder. It is so important to stay educated on these issues, and to break down the stigma that seems to surround them. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four adults in the United States suffer from mental health disorders. These issues are real, and they are prevalent. It’s time we take note. A person is not weak, or pathetic, or just starving for attention if they admit that they have a mental health issue. If you know someone who is struggling, or you’re having trouble dealing with a mental health issue or suicidal thoughts, please, reach out and speak up. This is not something we should be ashamed to discuss anymore. Open Door Crisis Intervention Hotline: 1-877-333-2470.
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Percussion Chamber Ensemble takes the stage The performance, led by Dr. Michael Kingan, also featured special guest Eastern Standard By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Percussion Chamber Ensemble presented its annual fall concert, “Intensity,” Wednesday in Gorrell Recital Hall in Sutton Hall. “Intensity” is an extension of the IUP Percussion Ensemble, which has been performing concerts every year since 2005. The event is separate from the full IUP Percussion Ensemble Concert to allow smaller student groups with large musical setups the opportunity to play together. Dr. Michael Kingan, director of percussion studies in the department of music, was the director of this year’s concert. The ensemble centers on percussion but occasionally features other instruments, including in the opening performance of Wednesday’s concert, which featured special guest Eastern Standard.
Eastern Standard is a musical trio made up of IUP professors Dr. Heidi Lucas on horn, Dr. Zach Collins on tuba and Dr. Jacob Ertl on digital keyboard. For their piece “Jam-Bouree,” Kingan accompanied them on varying percussion instruments. It was a fast, upbeat piece. The horn and tuba blended with the keyboard and percussion to create a modern piece. This was not just in age because the piece was composed this year, but also in sound, thanks to the digital and tech-like quality of the music that was somewhat reminiscent of video-game soundtracks. The two pieces after this were made up entirely of music majors who got the chance to perform pieces they have been working on for a few weeks now. “Quintet” was the first student piece, and it featured five students playing various instruments, including different types of mallet instruments and gongs. The piece started with a low dynam-
ics but crescendoed into a piece appropriate for a concert titled “Intensity.” Also, the members managed to never lose the rhythm of the piece throughout some difficult transitions. The world premiere of “Suite for Percussion Ensemble” was next. It was a piano piece arranged for percussion by IUP alumnus Michael Dooley (Class of 2007). It is an updated version of a 100-yearold piece. “Intensity” is a percussion ensemble that features students work, but also faculty and outside special guests. That is what Mobius Percussion is. It is a group of four musicians who came together at the So Percussion Summer Institute in Princeton, N.J. The group includes David Degge, Mika Godbole, Yumi Tamashiro and Frank Tyl. Godbole is a 2002 IUP alumna. Mobius Percussion played “Symmetry and Sharing,” and Degge described the message behind the music. “It is an encouragement to enjoy
what you are doing at the present and not worry about the future,” Degge said. The piece was lyrical, which is atypical of percussion performances. And yet when it went to just instrumental during pauses between the lyrics is when the piece truly came alive and got the message across. The notes seemed to speak louder than the words, especially because they did not really carry well across the recital hall or were drowned out by the music itself. “Gilded Cage” was the last student performance, which consisted of four men on drums and cymbals. The piece was rhythmic and tribal in sound. The visual effects that were done with the drum sticks added to both sound and visual appearance, giving the piece an added dimension of sound. The concert concluded with another piece by Mobius Percussion titled “Paper Melodies.” The piece was inspired by a music box. Before Mobius Percussion started
the final piece, Godbole expressed her thanks to IUP for the invitation and how great it felt to be back at her alma mater. “It’s wonderful to be back here and welcomed by the studio and honors college,” Godbole said. “Thank you so much for having us.” “Paper Melodies” was also a long piece, more than 30 minutes in length. However, the group made four major transitions within the piece during which they switched instruments. The transitions worked by going from instruments such as drums in the beginning to ending with actually using paper as an instrument in the end. Dakota Huffman (sophomore, geoscience) explained what she thought about this piece and the concert overall. “[‘Intensity’] lived up to its name,” Huffman said. “It was definitely intense, and that final piece blew me away. When they aid ‘Paper Melodies,’ I was not expecting them to actually make music with paper.”
Alpha Psi Omega brings back 24-Hour Theater By RACHEL CLIPPINGER Staff Writer R.M.Clippinger@iup.edu
A tradition that has been missing for the past four years at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will return 8 p.m. Friday in the Waller Hall Studio Theater. 24-Hour Theater will be hosted this year by Alpha Psi Omega, the honors dramatic fraternity, to bring back a tradition that has been passed down from class to class. “This event is something that holds near and dear to my heart,” Amos Glass (senior, theater) said. “I was a part of
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this tradition as a freshman and wanted to bring it back this year to give new theater majors and younger theater lovers a place to explore and create theater in a cool, innovative way.” The event will start Friday with the writers having approximately 10 hours to write their shows. Then, they will meet with the directors at 6 a.m. Saturday. Throughout the night, the writers will be given prompts for every hour that they are writing. By Saturday morning, the writers must have a 10page script with all six prompts. Around this time, the actors will be
arriving to take on their roles and have time to rehearse before show time at 8 p.m. All day will be designated to rehearsals and final touches for the night performance. “This 24-hour experience is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity,” Erica Harding (senior, theater) said. “Here is a chance for young performers, writers and directors to come together to think on impulse and to open their minds to a new experience.” Theater as a profession is constantly evolving, as well as theater departments across the nation. IUP’s theater depart-
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ment is constantly trying to come up with new ways to innovate without following the norm, Glass said. Prompts in the past have been as vivid as asking the writers to include “Bazinga” 18 times or product placement. Harding experienced the event as a freshman, like Glass, and enjoyed the unexpectedness of the night. “Performances normally have weeks of rehearsal to ensure that the same play is happening every night, but this is live theater,” Harding said. “Anything can happen, from someone falling down the steps to someone spilling water. We must know how to
react and understand the audience entirely.” Coffee and light snacks will be provided throughout the process, with free refills for the writers. “It’s theater in the rawest of forms,” Harding said. “We can’t wait to see you there.”
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The story of William H. Sylvis By MARGARET BURRIS Staff Writer M.W.Burris@iup.edu
A plaque near Wallwork Hall briefly summarizes the life of William H. Sylvis and reads that he died “labor’s champion.” However, the impact of Sylvis’ life cannot truly be described in a few short lines. Sylvis was born in the borough of Armagh, which is a small borough in Indiana County that today is home to about only 200 residents. He hailed from a family that could trace its American heritage back to before the pre-Revolutionary era. Due to the Panic of 1837, Sylvis was forced to move away from his family and attended school for the first time when he was 11. He was an avid reader with a dream of changing the New World. When he was 18, he left his home to learn the trade of iron molding and eventually traveled to Philadelphia, where he became a high-profile member of the local trade-union movement. He became interested in trade unions when a shop that he worked at proposed to cut wages, and a labor strike ensued. The workers collaborated together and chose Sylvis as their secretary – they named their organization Iron-Moulders Union no. 1. After some meetings and discussions, Sylvis decided to try to establish a national labor union. In 1860, he did just that with the National Union of Iron Molders (NUIM). After aiding the Union forces in the
Civil War, Sylvis revived the NUIM and traveled more than 10,000 miles in order to give speeches about the union. He also implemented a much more efficient financial system that involved collecting national dues and handing out union cards. Still thirsty for fair wages and workers’ rights, Sylvis sought to establish a federation of unions that would have the ability to govern unions of workers from many different trades and crafts. Working with William Harding and Jonathan Fincher, the trio founded the National Labor Union (NLU). The founding convention of the NLU saw representatives from more than 40 local trade unions, as well as 11 trade assemblies and four Eight Hour Leagues. However, Sylvis was too ill to attend this convention. Sylvis was critical of the work of the NLU. Even so, he was elected as the president of the NLU in 1868. He believed that political parties in the past had not represented the working class and that the NLU would offer a political alternative to the working man. Sylvis died at the age of 41 in 1869. He dedicated his life to fair wages and hours and did not discriminate because of race, gender or age. Unfortunately, the NLU never achieved the status he had wanted for it. Even though the NLU dissolved in 1874, it led the way for organizations such as the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor. Information provided by ushistory.org
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‘Dark Places:’ book vs. movie By MARY ROMEO Lead Wet Ink Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu
Author of the best-selling novel “Gone Girl,” which spawned an awardwinning film adaptation, Gillian Flynn produced her next thriller adaptation in “Dark Places,” which fulfills its title. With the success of “Gone Girl” in not only its box office revenues but also its spot on The New York Times Best Seller List, it’s hard for another one of Flynn’s novels to compete. “Dark Places,” published in 2009, has a chilling storyline full of plot twists and unexpected turns that is better read on pages rather than seen on the big screen. The story follows Libby Day, the only daughter left alive during the 1985 massacre of her family who testifies against her 16-year-old brother for committing the crime. Twenty-five years later, she is contacted by a group obsessed with murders called the Kill Club, which believes her brother is innocent, so they pay and convince her to relive her experience in an attempt to release Ben Day from prison.
The movie, directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, flashes back and forth between present day and 1985 as it slowly unravels the twists and turns revealing whether Ben Day committed the murders. Though the movie was filled with an A-list cast, starring Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nicholas Hoult and Christina Hendricks, the characters on screen did not accurately represent the characters in the book. Libby Day, played by Theron, was tall, thin and blonde, whereas in the book Libby is described as quite the opposite, being a short, busty, timid redhead. Ben Day, also depicted as a shy redhead in the book, is handsome and has black hair in the movie. Even as viewers see Ben grow up, he is not at all how he is described. Another aspect in the book that doesn’t quite translate on screen is the connection viewers feel toward childhood Libby. In the book, we get to understand and connect to her just as well as the present day Libby Day; however, childhood Libby is only seen a few times in
the movie. Ben Day is a troubled young boy with an absent, alcoholic father in the book, which is another thing that is misunderstood in the movie. Ben is a janitor at his school and is perceived as a loser through his peers and even faculty members. That aspect is important to his character development and the events that happen to him throughout the story. Viewers don’t see this part of him in the movie. It’s hard to wrap up a 400-page, detailed novel and translate that to an hour-and-a-half movie, so it’s understandable why some elements are missing in the movie that were seen in the book. Although there were character description flaws in the movie, what’s impressive about it is that it follows the plot line of the book identically. Every twist and turn and even some dialogue throughout the book is the same as what’s seen in the movie.
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Young IUP soccer team off to strong start By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Staff Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team has returned in 2015 with one senior, two juniors and a combined 19 sophomores and freshmen. Through five games, however, the team is 2-1-1, which has the Crimson Hawks in sixth place among 17 teams in the Pennsylvania SOCCER State Athletic Conference standings. “The team has put forth a great effort in every game,” head coach Adel Heder said. “The effort and work ethic to improve is there in practice and games. We learn from every game. I’m confident that this team will continue to get better.” In their first match of the season, Jessica Printz (junior, athletic training) saved all eight shots that were taken on goal by Mercyhurst University. Neither team scored during the 20-minute over-
time period, and the result was a tie. IUP continued its 15-year streak of not losing a season opener. IUP played another close game against Clarion University Sept. 5. Kiersten Zerbe (junior, exercise science) scored with seven minutes remaining to tie the match at 1 and send it into overtime. Lexi Palluconi (sophomore, undeclared) scored her first goal of the season in overtime to win the game 2-1. IUP suffered its first loss of the season, however, in its home opener against Ashland University Sept. 10. The game was sent into overtime yet again when the teams were tied 2-2, but Ashland quickly took the lead and won the game 4-2. While hosting Mansfield University Sept. 12, a plethora of goals were scored by both teams. Palluconi scored IUP’s first goal of the game just four minutes after it began. Zerbe achieved a hat trick while Erica Boyle (sophomore, business) and Hannah Stoof (freshman, fashion merchandising) scored their first goals of the season. Mansfield scored two goals late in the first half and
started the second half strong with another two, but IUP maintained its lead, and Palluconi managed another goal before the game ended. The final score was 7-4, giving the Crimson Hawks the most goals they have scored in a single game since a 10-0 win in 2010. Brandie Bryant (sophomore, athletic training) led the team in offense against Gannon University, but Gannon took a 2-0 lead 17 minutes into the game. With three saves from Printz and consistent offensive pressure from Bryant and Palluconi, IUP put up a fight, but lost the game 3-1. “We have some things to work on,” Zerbe said. “But any team does. It’s still early in the season.” Zerbe said the team’s goals for the season are to make it to the playoffs, work hard and keep up intensity. “We have the best team chemistry,” she said. “And we’ve been scoring this year, which is an improvement.” IUP has 14 matches remaining in the regular season, and its next is at Slippery Rock University on James Egli Field Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m.
ler Haines currently serves as the head coach. Lock Haven features an offensive attack with some veteran skill players throughout its lineup. Redshirt junior Caleb Walton is a dual-threat quarterback who could pose a threat to defenses. IUP head coach Curt Cignetti is well aware of the schematic challenges the Bald Eagles bring with them. “Offensively they have a nice design,” Cignetti said. “They spread the field and put pressure on you to be assignment perfect.” The winless Bald Eagles have struggled to begin the season, especially on the defensive side of the football. Lock Haven has surrendered 67 points in two games and has allowed more than 300 passing yards per game. There could be more problems loom-
ing on the horizon for Lock Haven as they have to come to George P. Miller Stadium for its second-straight crossover road game and unsure of who will be taking snaps for the Crimson Hawks. For IUP, the focus always seems to go back to the quarterback position. Cignetti elaborated on last week’s two-quarterback approach. “Right now, they both deserve to play,” Cignetti said. “One has not clearly separated himself from the other.” Incumbent Chase Haslett (graduate, kinesiology, health & sport science) seemed as poised as ever against Kutztown, completing more than 65 percent of his passes without taking a sack in the season opener. Haslett and the up-tempo Crimson Hawks offense drove down the field in impressive fashion to begin the game, putting 6 points on the board with a
Erica Boyle dribbled past a Gannon defender Tuesday.
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Crimson Hawks hope to bounce back Saturday By JOSH HILL Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu
Redemption is what the Indiana University of Pennsylvania football team will seek against Lock Haven Saturday after a late-game collapse against Kutztown University last week. The Crimson Hawks will have the opportunity to right their FOOTBALL wrongs against a team they haven’t lost to in nearly 35 years. IUP (0-1) will face off against Lock Haven (02), a team that is under new leadership with first-year head coach Dave Taynor at the helm. Taynor was named head coach of the Bald Eagles in April, and comes to Lock Haven from Urbana University, where former IUP offensive coordinator Ty-
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12-yard pass to Swahneek Brown (freshman, management). Lenny Williams (freshman, accounting) came on in relief and played much of the second half. Williams also had a touchdown in the opener against Kutztown, as he found Walt Pegues (sophomore, communications media) on a 63-yard pass play. He also had a rushing touchdown after he and runningback Chris Temple (sophomore, accounting) worked the read-option. Williams kept the ball and found himself in the end zone 33 yards later. Williams said he understands that moving forward he needs to be prepared at every moment. “When they call my number, I need to be ready,” Williams said. Regardless of who is in the game at
quarterback, the Crimson Hawks want to use all of their weapons on Saturday, including Brown, Pegues, Temple, Luigi Lista-Brinza (sophomore, kinesiology, health & sport science) and Jordan Brown (sophomore, kinesiology, health & sport science). “I really want to spread the ball around,” Cignetti said. NOTES: This will be the 78th all-time meeting between the two schools, with the first matchup coming in 192. IUP came out victorious with a 60-0 win in the first-ever meeting. In 2014, IUP defeated Lock Haven 21-16 at Hubert Jack Stadium. IUP leads the all-time series 57-17-3. There will be a live video and audio stream of the game this Saturday, go to IUPAthletics.com and look for the live links section of the game preview.
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IUP falls just short of sweep at weekend invitational By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu
The volleyball team at Indiana University of Pennsylvania came up just short of a sweep in its matches at the Roberts Wesleyan facility in Rochester, N.Y., and a home game against Shepherd University. IUP took all three sets against Roberts Wesleyan College on VOLLEYBALL Sept. 11 and was led by Natalie Cignetti (sophomore, natural sciences), who compiled eight kills and four digs.
Gabrielle Egler (sophomore, psychology) was also efficient in the sweep by not committing a single error. Saturday morning’s match against the College of Saint Rose was a different story, however. The team was trailing two sets to one during the match, but was able to bounce back and take a 3-2 win. The fourth set of the match was crucial for IUP’s comeback because they went on a 6-point run to win by a final score of 25-12. The momentum continued into the fifth set, and IUP was able to win 15-7 and secure the match victory. Tuesday evening’s match against
Shepherd played out the opposite, however. In a match where the Crimson Hawks were able to get a 2-0 set lead, the tides turned in the third set. IUP was unable to stop Shepherd from making a comeback as the Rams won the fifth set by a narrow 2-point margin, 15-13. “I can’t let my guard down when we’re already head,” Alexis Anderson (sophomore, marketing) said. “I’ll do whatever I can do to not have that feeling again.” Coach Pennewill said the team has been practicing to serve aggressively but accurately at the same time.
“Serve receptions are also key,” he said. “Players need to be able to run in the system and generate the first-ball kill, predicated on the pass.” The Crimson Hawks now sport a 4-2 record. They were 4-3 at this point last year, but according to Lindsay Moeller (junior, early childhood special education) and Anderson, the team chemistry has improved significantly. “The team has improved 100 percent,” Anderson said. “It has been a total 180 from last year.” Anderson led the Crimson Hawks over the weekend with 46 kills. However, she had 33 more attempts
than Cignetti, who had the secondmost attempts on the team. The Crimson Hawks’ next match takes place in Erie Sept. 18 and 19 against a trio of non-conference rivals from the Mountain East Conference: Concord University, Notre Dame College of Ohio and West Virginia State University. The Crimson Hawks have already played against Notre Dame of Ohio this season, winning 3-2 on Sept. 4. “Playing a team twice gives you an advantage,” Moeller said. “Notre Dame of Ohio will also have that same advantage. It will definitely be a fight.”
Hawks overcome injuries, bad weather to begin season By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s field hockey team squeezed out a 3-2 victory over Seton Hill University in a triple-overtime shootout in the rain Sept. 9. Haley Fidler (junior, exercise science) scored the game-winning FIELD HOCKEY goal in the sixth round of the shootout. Madelyn Mullen (sophomore, accounting) and McKenzie Noll (sophomore, accounting) also scored goals in the shootout to help IUP improve to a 2-1 record. “We didn’t really know what to expect coming into this season,” Fidler said. “We have a team with no seniors, and all we are focused on is making playoffs.” The game came at a price, however. IUP lost goalie Alyssa Lerda (redshirt junior, earth and space science) to a torn ACL. She’ll miss the remainder of the season. Olivia Accardi (freshman, communications media) will be starting in place of Lerda. “There’s not much to say,” Lerda said. “I’m just focused on cheering for my team and focusing on recovering for next year.” In IUP’s season opener against Newberry College Sept. 5, Fidler recorded another game-winning goal in the game’s 87th minute to secure a 3-2 victory.
Fidler led the Crimson Hawks with six goals and 13 total points in 2014. IUP suffered its first loss of the season Sept. 6 in a 3-1 effort against Limestone College, which is the No. 2-ranked team in the nation. Kalista Gioglio (freshman, sports administration) scored her first career goal against Limestone on a penalty shot in the 18th minute to give the Crimson Hawks their only score of the game. IUP lost its first four games last season. Defense has been the cornerstone of this year’s improvement. The Crimson Hawks have only let up six goals in their first three games, compared to eight last year. IUP found itself in overtime yet again on Sunday against No. 1-ranked and defending national champion Millersville University. However, the game was suspended in the midst of a 1-1 tie due to a thunderstorm. A date for the game’s completion has yet to be set. “We have to be ready to play in any condition and not let it affect our mental focus,” Fidler said. “The team does a great job at pushing through the adverse conditions.” Accardi recorded five saves against Millersville, which is a team high on the season. “Olivia did a great job in her first collegiate start,” Lerda said. “It had to be extremely nerve-wrecking making your debut against the defending national champions.” IUP travels to Kutztown University Friday and Mansfield University Wednesday.
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IUP leaves PSAC championships empty-handed By PAT CROSSAN Contributing Writer P.J.Crossan@iup.edu
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania women’s tennis team competed Saturday and Sunday in the individual Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships. The PSAC had both a single and doubles tournament. In the singles tournament TENNIS of 32 players, most teams send two players for the singles. IUP, however, sent three of its players because of its postseason success last year. Competing individually were Claudia Menes (freshman, exercise science), Luise von Agris (sophomore, international business and general management) and Sophie Butland (junior, exercise science). Inclement weather affected the tournament’s format over the weekend, however, as some matches were only played up to one set. “If those were full matches I feel like our chances would have been a little better,” head coach Larry Peterson said. “I’m not saying we would’ve won those matches, but we would’ve figured some things out and been able to start the second set with a little more confidence.” Butland had a strong showing in the singles tournament. She won her first match, defeating Katrina Jones of West Chester University 6-2, 6-4. She beat Veronica Mikulis of California University of Pennsylvania 6-2 and Maddy Shaak of West Chester 7-5 to advance to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Butland was leading Mercyhurst Universi-
ty’s Saioa Gomez, one of the top players in the region, 2-1 but sustained a leg injury that forced her to pull out of the tournament. Von Agris defeated Maria Snyder of Clarion University 6-0, 6-1 and Annie Baich of Mercyhurst 6-1 before her tournament concluded with a 6-3 loss to Claire Uhle of West Chester. Menes’s day also ended with a 6-3 loss to Uhle, but not before winning her first match against Sarah Sambrick of Millersville University 6-1, 6-0. In the doubles portion of the tournament, IUP had two teams each make it to the semifinals. Von Agris and Menes’s first game was an 8-0 win while Raquel Gonzalez (junior, management) and Butland won their first game 8-1. Von Agris and Menes played a doubles team from Cal U in their second game and came back from trailing 4-1 before winning 9-7 to advance to the semi-finals. Butland and Gonzalez defeated Tiffany Kollah and Amanda Bruscemi of Slippery Rock by a score of 8-4 to also make it to the semifinals. The two IUP teams were slated to play each other in the semifinals; however, due to injuries to Butland and Menes, both teams had to withdraw. “The weekend was going really well,” Peterson said. “I felt like we had some great chances to keep things going, but we just ran into some fluke injuries that were out of our control.” IUP will head to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Atlantic Region Championships in Erie for the weekend. It’s open to all teams in the region, not just the PSAC. Menes and Butland won’t play this weekend, but the rest of the team will participate.
Luise von Agris served the ball during a Sept. 1 practice.
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