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Students take advantage of IUP’s new tailgating policy ANNA MECHLING Staff Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Saturday marked IUP’s first football game of the season and the new tailgating policy. Students, faculty and Indiana residents came out to support the Crimson Hawks. Different organizations had tents up during the tailgate. There were also many games and food options available inside and outside of the stadium. People parked their cars in the designated lot, opened their trunks and relaxed on their lawn chairs during the pre-game tailgate. Many residents and students came a few hours early outside the stadium to socialize and eat before the game. Homemade buffalo chicken dip, chips and beer were noticeably present during the tailgate, and students, faculty and residents seemed to thoroughly enjoy the new policy. Many alumni were there supporting the football game and utilizing the new socializing opportunity. “I love the atmosphere here at IUP football games, and I love the IUP pride,” Lauren J. (2009 undergraduate, 2013 graduate alumna) said. “It makes me excited to go to the football games, and it’s nice to meet up with IUP Ambassadors, too.” The alumni seemed to love how the new policy was bringing more people together to socialize and enjoy the game more. “IUP’s new tailgating policy is awesome,” Alec Martin (2018 alumnus, accounting) said. “There is a lot of student engagement, and that’s how IUP brings people together.” Indiana residents who came to support the Crimson Hawks also believed the new tailgating policy was a touchdown for IUP. “I never tend to come to these events even though I live in the area, but I really do like that we are allowed to drink,” Lia Demarco said.

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(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) Students enjoy pregame festivities prior to IUP football’s season opener against New Haven.

“I love the new policy,” Ricky Byerly said. “It’s about time they lightened up a bit, enjoyed the festivities and enjoy the game and tailgating after the game.” Students believe the new policy will allow more students and town residents to attend the game, bringing the entire Indiana community together. “I think IUP’s new tailgating policy is a great idea, and hopefully it’ll make the games more popular in its attendance,” Rebecca Shellenbarger (junior, finance) said. “It’s a great community builder and a great way for students to come out and get together to represent the IUP community.”

Some students think the policy should’ve been enacted a while ago. “I absolutely love this new tailgating policy,” Frank Hako (senior, marketing) said. “It’s amazing. Finally. This should’ve been a policy offered to the IUP and Indiana community since I was a freshman.” Many know that drinking can be a negative thing but realize that having proper authority like University Police and responsible, legal adults drinking can be a safe and fun way to enjoy the games. “I do really like the policy,” Kyle Varone (senior, marketing) said. “I think it’s probably going

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to draw more interest to the games. As long as everyone is responsible about tailgating and drinking, I think it’s a good thing for the university.” “It’s going to bring more attention the games,” Malloreigh Yingling (junior, international studies) said. “I feel like a lot of students refrain from coming because they don’t have that ‘party’ or community atmosphere. “I think that students who are of age and can drink like the fact that they’re able to come early to the game, socialize and drink and eat. As long as students are following the policy and as long as people underage aren’t coming down and drinking, I think

this new policy is a very positive and beneficial aspect to the IUP community and the football games.” In general, people think the new tailgating policy aids to the overall football experience. “The new policy is great,” Kamrynn Wantz (junior, communications media) said. “It’s bringing everyone together People are attending the games more and students are more excited about the overall IUP football experience.” The new tailgating policy was a hit, according to the many people who participated in it. The football team also pulled out a win itself.

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Police Blotter Alcohol Violations

• Milton Gray of Indiana was discovered by police highly intoxicated at the Philadelphia Street Sheetz Sept. 7 at 7:08 p.m., according to Indiana borough police.

• Christopher Cagle, 36, of Frisco, Texas, was arrested for

public drunkenness in the 00 block of S. Fifth Street at 8:14 p.m. Sept. 6, according to borough police.

• Michael Rifendifer, 38, of Indiana was arrested for public

drunkenness and disorderly conduct after police responded to a call from the 400 block on Philadelphia Street 7:39 p.m. Sept. 6, according to borough police.

• Anthony J. Plueckhahn, 29, of Marion Center was cited for

public drunkenness after police responded to a call about a suspicious male pacing in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street at 9:07 a.m. Sept. 6. Plueckhahn was pacing back and forth on the sidewalk and talking to himself, and he was a danger to himself and others, according to borough police.

Vehicular Violations

• An unknown, possibly red vehicle struck a white, legally

parked Ford Explorer in the 00 block of N. Sixth Street between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Sept. 6. The unknown vehicle damaged the driver’s side rear and did not leave proper notification before leaving the scene, according to borough police. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police at (724)349-2121.

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A known juvenile, 16, of Indiana was charged with shoplifting numerous items from the 400 block of N. Fourth Street at 5:42 p.m. Sept. 7, according to borough police.

• An unknown person stole several expensive items from a

black Nissan Titan in the 1300 block of Philadelphia Street between 11 p.m. Sept. 7 and 9 a.m. Sept. 8, according to borough police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the borough police.

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An unknown person used fake $20 bills to make a purchase at the Subway located at 574 Philadelphia Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sept. 7. The counterfeit bills have red and white Chinese symbols and blacked dashed lines on them, according to borough police. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police.

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Controversial social media post causes stir among IUP students EMILY LOOSE

Lead News Writer E.D.Loose@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

IUP has made it clear once again that the university does not tolerate hate. A video surfaced Sept. 6 that featured an IUP student ranting and using racial slurs. The student also made threats in the video. News of this video caused students to put forth a petition to expel student Nicholas Enders, a criminology major. The petition now has more than 1,000 signatures. “Removing students that circulate hate and violence would make the campus a safer, more positive place for minorities,” the petition created by Rachel Henderson (criminology) said. Students who signed the petition had a lot to say, including how unsafe it made campus for the African-American community. “This isn't the first time acts of racism against African-American students have happened at IUP,” wrote Kyah Flythe. “And it isn't safe for the African-American population or any other population at IUP to be around this individual.” In regards to the video, Vice President of Student Affairs Thomas Segar sent an email to the school discussing what had happened and what the school would do about the matter. “Hate has no place in our community, and we do not condone incidents of discrimination or racist messages,” the email said. The email also said that the school has been in contact with Enders and that they are taking appropriate action.

(IUP Website) Thomas Segar, IUP’s Vice President of Student Affairs, sent an email to students on Saturday detailing what was posted and explaining that IUP is a zero-tolerance zone when it comes to racism and discrimination.

In a statement Enders made to KDKA, he said, “I was not in my right mind. That is not how I feel at all towards other races. I love everyone and hope people can understand that wasn’t the real me in the video. I was extremely intoxicated and possibly roofied. I know it’s no excuse, but that’s the only justifiable reason I have for saying what I did.” As previously stated by Flythe, this is not the first scandal the school has

“Hate has no place in our community, and we

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had with racism. In 2017, a Snapchat photo circulated. In 2015, a different Snapchat had floated around that showed African-American students at the library. A similar petition had been created for these two incidents. IUP took care of those previous matters quickly and the students were disciplined. To ease some of the concerns of students and the community, an email was sent Sept. 8 inviting students to a discussion entitled “A Community Response to Hate at IUP.” It was sent by Segar and IUP chief diversity and inclusion officer Elise Glenn. “We need all constructive voices working together to make IUP a place where we actively continue to promote diversity, equity and inclusion,” Segar said in the email. The event will be held at 6 p.m Tuesday in the Great Hall of Elkin. Anyone who can’t attend but would like to put in a word or comment can email social-equality@iup.edu.

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Hibsman publishes article emphasizing importance of school uniforms

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Staff Writer A.Eshelman@iup.edu @DukeOfKalos

India hosts the largest youth population in the world, with more than 600 million people under the age of 25 living there. As a result, education is also a large and growing part of Indian society, with more and more students seeking high school and university educations each day. Due to the high demand for teachers and importance of a quality education, instructional and support material for (and by) teachers has become popular. One such magazine is called “Teacher Plus,” which usually shows the writings and advice of teachers from throughout India. However, in the August 2019 issue of “Teacher Plus,” IUP English professor Tim Hibsman submitted an anecdotal article called “Uniforms Suck: Teaching Through Consequence.” “Uniforms Suck” is a short anecdote, focusing on a conversation between a mother and son. The son does not wish to wear his school uniform and complains about them being lame and making him “look like everyone else.” The mother lectures him, telling him he has to wear it in order to go to school. After the son says that he would rather not go to school than wear the uniform, she berates him with the hypothetical downward spiral of alternative uniforms one could wear in life without education, including a fast food employee’s uniform, a military uniform or even a prisoner’s uniform. The student admits defeat and agrees with his mother, heading

(Abe Eshelman/The Penn) IUP English professor Tim Hibsman poses with “Teacher Plus” magazine for his article “Uniforms Suck.”

off to join his identically dressed classmates. Hibsman wrote the article because “a lot of Indian schools have uniforms.” Students seem to complain about the uniforms and seek individuality and expression in any way they can, so shoes and hats, for example, can become “an identity.” Hibsman said that he’s “written several articles for the magazine,” even though “it’s usually only for Indian faculty.” He’s even been considering writing a book or taking a trip to India to work with the schools he has made connections with through “Teacher Plus.” Hibsman wrote on the topic of consequences, cause and effect, because of the importance that plays in his area of expertise, simu-

“Students seem to complain about the uniforms and seek individuality and expression in any way they can...”

-Tim Hibsman English Professor

lation learning. “There are always two approaches, positive and negative,” he said. Understanding the consequences of your actions is important to Hibsman, especially in his primary subject, technical writing. “In technical writing,” he explained, “we talk about ‘bloopers,’ meaning any kind of mistake in the writing.” He gave the example that in any medical document, a blooper could have dangerous consequences for an individual’s health and well-being, or how any poor choice in an interview, or blooper on your resume, could “make or break the job for you.” Hibsman’s interactions with “Teacher Plus” go beyond just writing, and he has even been invited to visit and lecture at universities in India. They were very interested in simulation learning, the style of learning through scenarios such as a virtual interactive surgery or an interactive model of a damaged door. Hibsman believes his work is liked by, and important to, the professors behind “Teacher Plus” due to the escapist nature of technical writing and of simulation learning. These two subjects give the student a window into the world of their careers and let them temporarily leave the standard classroom environment.

(TNS) E-cigarette company Juul is under close survaillance for illegally advertising false information regarding safety of its products.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter Monday to the popular e-cigarette maker Juul for illegally advertising its product as a safer alternative to cigarettes and threatened to fine the company or seize its products if it does not correct its marketing. The California-based company promoted Juul pods as a "modified risk tobacco product" – a legal designation – without the appropriate FDA order in effect, the letter stated. The agency said that the law clearly states that before a company can market a product as reduced risk, it must first provide scientific evidence that the product is less harmful. "Juul has ignored the law, and very concerningly, has made some of these statements in school to our nation's youth," acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless said in a statement. The warning letter included several statements that were presented during a July congressional hearing on Juul. According to testimony, a Juul representative told students in a school presentation that its e-cigarette "was much safer than cigarettes," that "the FDA would approve it any day,"

and that a student " ... should mention Juul to his (nicotine-addicted) friend ... because that's a safer alternative than smoking cigarettes, and it would be better for the kid to use." The company has 15 days to provide a written response outlining the steps it took to correct its actions including discontinuing any misleading promotions, labeling, sale and distribution of the tobacco products. The agency also sent a second letter asking for more information about issues raised during the congressional hearing about Juul's outreach and marketing practices aimed at students, Native American tribes, health insurers and employers. The FDA has requested that Juul explain why it uses nicotine salts to mask the harshness of the chemical and why it uses a nicotine concentration of 5% in its products, which the agency is concerned will increase their addictive nature. The e-cigarette company has 30 days to comply. The warning comes as health officials have recommended people avoid using e-cigarettes altogether while they investigate the cause of hundreds of vaping-related lung illnesses and at least five deaths that have been linked to vaping.

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APSCUF, State System continue contract negotiations HEATHER BAIR

Lead Culture Writer H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

In August, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) created a new plan when it comes to contracts. The new plan, which is interest-based bargaining, is different than the traditional contract proposals. In interest-based bargaining, the strategy focuses on a collaboration of different ideas, rather than one contract set in stone. The difference between interest-based bargaining and contract proposals is all in what is discussed and how. In the past in the contract negotiations with APSCUF and PASSHE, each side “identified which of the 40 or more articles would be discussed, and a largely win-lose approach was used to hammer out the agreement,” said Dr. Nadene L’Amoreaux, a professor at IUP’s department of counseling. This can lead to negative communication, with both sides fighting to win and a compromise implemented. The last time, ASPCUF and PASSHE ran into problems when negotiating. When no agreement was made, faculty across the 14 state-owned universities took to the picket lines. The interest-based bargaining was agreed upon for this round, and both parties seek to find a win-win solution, rather than debating their arguments with the other. The focus is on each party’s interests, rather than contract proposals that are either won or lost. According to L’Amoreaux, collective bargaining agreements are renegotiated every three to four years for each of the many unions represented on campus. “Changes can include issues pertaining to working conditions, the grievance process, salary schedules, benefits and more,” she said. “Most of the time this process occurs without students even realizing that the negotiating process is taking place; however, with the contract between APSCUF and PASSHE, the fact that there is an expired contract tends to become more public.”

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(Facebook) The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) continues discussing contract negotiations with APSCUF, an employee bargaining unit which determines annual salary by job classification.

When it comes to faculty members, their concerns are about salaries, and students are constantly worried about tuition changes, for better or worse. With the change comes different adjustments to salaries.

“Faculty salaries and benefits are part of the negotiating discussions, and we do expect to see adjustments in salaries over the course of the contract,” L’Amoreaux said. “In the past, PASSHE has blamed personnel

costs for the increasing cost of tuition; however, the reality is that the university-wide personnel costs comprise a big chunk of the overall budget.” When it comes to jobs, someone is more likely to take

a better-paying job with good working conditions than a lower-paying job with difficult working conditions and environment. Competitive salaries need to be in place. “The reason tuition has increased over time is not because of faculty salaries,” L’Amoreaux said. “It is because the Pennsylvania state legislature has drastically reduced funding for state system colleges and universities. We all need to work together to restore funding at a level that supports our students.” With the contracts and negotiations, once a contract is ratified, it has a term of four years, after which the process begins again. Not having a settled contract can have a negative effect on the campus in terms of morale, productivity and other related activities. Having such negativity can pit people together by picking a side, having an opinion and wanting their side to win. It’s in everyone’s best interest to have a settled contract. Everyone’s reactions and feelings towards this change can vary. “I have a couple of reactions,” L’Amoreaux said. “The first being with our new chancellor, Dan Greenstein. With him comes a significant change in our working relationship with administration. Interest-based bargaining is a slower process because it can take time to genuinely understand the other party’s perspective, goals and positions in order to get the ‘win-win’ solution.” To her, the discussions feel more productive and meaningful even when they shift to difficult topics, she said, but there is still hesitation is such a big decision. “The lag is not a stall tactic, as far as I can see, but a thoughtful and reflective approach to healing past, conflicted relationships and establishing a strong positive working relationship. At the same time, because negative rhetoric and stall tactics have been so ingrained in our past negotiation processes, I find myself cautiously hopeful that we will be able to get a ‘win-win’ solution, given that our contract expired at the end of June, and we are still in the process of negotiating the new contract.” Negotiations are still being discussed between PASSHE and APSCUF, and a positive outcome is hoped by all.

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IUP earns top 40 ranking in Washington Monthly magazine HEATHER BAIR

Lead Culture Writer H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

In September, Washington Monthly, a magazine known for annual rankings of American colleges and universities, ranked IUP on its list of 2019 College Guides and Rankings. Washington Monthly ranks colleges based on what the university has done for the country. The magazine is like the Forbes and U.S. News & World Report rankings. In August, Forbes named IUP as one of “America’s Top Colleges 2019.” Out of 40 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, IUP was the only one selected for the ranking, which showcases institutions that deliver “top academics, best experiences, career success, and lowest debt – the best in the country,” said Forbes editors. “IUP is very proud to be recognized by independent, external reviewers,” said Michelle Fryling, executive director of media relations. While IUP has been selected

(Facebook) Washington Monthly recognized IUP as one of the top 40 schools in the nation. IUP was the only school in Pennsylvania to receive this recognition.

based on classroom programs, it has also been recognized for the value in online programs. IUP was named in the “10 Most Affordable Accredited Online Colleges” by EduRef.net for 2020. The university was also ranked eighth in Pennsylvania by Best Value Schools and was ranked in the top 20 for “Best Online Colleges and Universities” in the

nation by EdSmart.org. Washington Monthly only ranks four-year schools, such as national universities, liberal arts colleges, baccalaureate colleges, and master’s universities based on their contributions to the public good in three categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service. “I’m very proud to be a part of

the IUP community, and I’m glad to see someone recognize what I know firsthand: that we have an incredible commitment to student success, and our outstanding students have an incredible impact,” Fryling said. “We know our students make a positive difference in their communities, their states, their nations and the world. The rankings are focused on information, but as our students continue to succeed, our rankings will be influenced because of stronger financial success of our graduates, voting numbers and related data.” For a college to be included in the rankings, it must excel across all measures. Data for the university guides and ranking comes from a system known as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, a system of interrelated surveys that are conducted annually by the National Center for Education Statistics. IUP has been a college and university since 1965 and offers more than 140 undergraduate majors and 60+ graduate pro-

grams – which include 14 doctoral programs. Students are also able to complete more than 65 minors and scores of specialized tracks and certificate programs, such as athletic coaching, gerontology, photography and digital imaging, music and history. Two in-demand careers in Pennsylvania were recently added as undergraduate majors – public health and environmental engineering – and both are in-demand throughout the nation. While IUP was selected this year, there’s a new year around the corner. It’s very possible for IUP to be selected again for the 2020 year. Not only does this mean a lot to IUP as a university, but it means even more to the people who call it home, at least for six months of the year. As Fryling said, rankings can never tell the whole story of a university, but it can help to bring awareness of IUP to future students, “who we hope visit us to find out more about IUP and how we can be the right university or them.”

French professor, McCreary, honored with Gold Medal of Nancy MEGAN DONNY Culture Editor M.Donny@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

IUP French professor Charles McCreary received the gold medal of Nancy, France over the summer. During this time, Dr. McCreary also celebrated his 30th anniversary of his first time visiting Nancy. He was awarded the medal by assistant to the mayor for international relations, Jean-Pierre Berlemont, July 10 at Nancy’s city hall. Berlemont said that McCreary was given the award for his “long-time devotion and loyalty” to the city as well as to the region of Lorraine. Every year, the city holds a gathering at the city hall where they welcome all of the study abroad program participants to the city. At this event, McCreary usually acts as the French-to-English translator. At the welcoming event over the summer, something unusual occurred. “On this particular occasion, I noticed that practically all my

(IUP Website) Charles McCreary received the Gold Medal of Nancy, France over the summer.

friends from Nancy were in attendance,” McCreary said, “some of whom I actually hadn’t seen for a few years.” Then, during a speech given by Berlemont, he announced that it would not only be a welcoming event for the study abroad

participants but a special tribute to McCreary. He said that receiving the award was “quite simply the greatest honor I have ever experienced.” “I feel so much more a part of Nancy because I am an adopted

son,” McCreary said. McCreary first began teaching at IUP in 1986. He attended Northwestern University to get his doctorate degree in French literature from the 17th century. He teaches French at all levels as well as French literature of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, modern French civilization and techniques of translation. “Through an unusual set of events, I actually became a part of the teaching team of the Cours d’été (the name of the summer courses in Nancy) in 2014,” McCreary said. “IUP has had an exchange with the Université de Lorraine since the mid-1980s,” McCreary said. “I first went to Nancy as a part of an IUP group in 1989 and have been lucky enough to be able to go every year since 2004.” IUP students have the option to spend the spring semester or an entire year in Nancy at Université de Lorraine as part of the study abroad program. Students also have the option of spending six weeks in Nancy over the summer. Between 200-250 students from IUP have traveled to Nancy

over the past 24 years. “Many of the students report that the fact that many different nationalities participate in the program gives them a chance to meet and make friends from all over the world,” McCreary said. McCreary loves the city of Nancy for many reasons. Throughout the years, he has made many friends traveling to and from France. He also enjoys the scenery and events the city has to offer. “My favorite spot in Nancy is its historic centre, Place Stanislas,” McCreary said. “Named for the last duke of Lorraine (which was once an independent country), Stanislas Leszczynski, it is one of the most beautiful town sucres in Europe.” McCreary said that not only does its historic past make it special but that the centre is surrounded by cafes and closed off to traffic. He said that it is a “wonderful place to enjoy life.” He plans to go back to Nancy a week before this summer’s study abroad program, which usually begins the first Monday in July.

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Provitt, Kouyate receive National Trump didn’t know Air Force troops stayed at his resort Gilman Scholarship HEATHER BAIR

Lead Culture Writer H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Two students recently received the National Gilman Scholarship for study abroad. The Gilman Scholarship, given to Kailyn Provitt and Adama Kouyate, is awarded by the U.S. Department of State and helps undergraduate students study or intern abroad. Provitt will be spending the academic term in Sejong City, South Korea, getting hands-on learning for her double major of Asian studies and anthropology. “I’ve always had this weird fascination with Asian culture — at least I always thought it was weird,” Provitt said. “When I graduated high school, I was sure I didn’t want to go to college, but I found that I was always gravitating toward Korean culture. “Japanese pop culture was cool to me, but not exactly my groove. When I came across K-pop, I was instantly sold on the music style, and somehow a love for the language sprouted from that.” Provitt applied to three colleges and was accepted by all. However, IUP had the most thorough curriculum when it came to her major. “I entered as an Asian studies major, for the most part, because I would be able to study not just Japanese but also Korean. Most schools don’t offer Korean as part of their Asian studies program, so I was sold.” Studying in Asia costs less money than studying in the U.S., and Provitt knew the Gilman

(IUP Website) Kailyn Provitt (left) and Adama Kouyate (right) were selected for the National Gilman Scholarship to study abroad.

Scholarship was something that would help pay for the overseas expenses. She is also in the middle of brainstorming her thesis, which might require travels to different cultural districts. The Gilman Scholarship helps with those expenses. Provitt has already arrived at her destination and said she can’t wait to begin her studies. “I’ve been reading and watching so many pieces and articles about this country; I want to see it all for myself. I am currently there and can say I love it.” Provitt also said she was scared over the language barrier. “I didn’t study Korean over the summer before coming here, so it’s a learning experience.” Provitt is a little out of her comfort zone, but she said she’s excited all the same. Having

“Most schools don’t oﬀer Korean as part of their Asian studies program, so I was sold.” -Kailyn Provitt Junior Asian Studies

never been outside of the country, this is her first time away from her friends and family. But she wouldn’t change it for the world, she said. “I was very nervous about my size, afraid I wouldn’t be able to fit into anything – elevators, clothes, chairs, you name it. I realize now that it was an irrational fear, and even if I don’t fit into something, it’s perfectly OK to not.” Provitt said she feels humbled and touched that she was chosen for the scholarship. “Receiving the Gilman Scholarship has provided me with a comfort and a humble sense of pride. I have always been worried about my lack of cohesive and concise writing skills, but somehow, they still liked my application.” The Gilman Scholarship is available through application. Applications are a way to sell yourself, as Provitt said. “Be honest and be yourself. That’s so cliche, yes, but it’s the best way to apply for anything.” To apply for the scholarship, you can go to the website at GilmanScholarship.org. The application cycle is now open for the 2019-20 academic year. “Applications are a way to give a preview of how valuable you are as a person before you are an asset. You can be taught any skill but being honest and a unique person is something you only learn from yourself,” Provitt said.

(TNS) President Trump did not know Air Force troops stayed at his resort.

JUSTIN SINK Bloomberg News TNS President Donald Trump said he didn't know about the overnight stay of a U.S. Air Force crew at his Scotland golf resort amid new scrutiny of government spending at properties owned by the president. "I know nothing about an Air Force plane landing at an airport (which I do not own and have nothing to do with) near Turnberry Resort (which I do own) in Scotland, and filling up with fuel, with the crew staying overnight at Turnberry (they have good taste!). NOTHING TO DO WITH ME," Trump tweeted Monday. The U.S. Air Force told Politico on Sunday it was conducting a review of airport selection and lodging accommodations. The House Government Oversight and Reform Committee earlier said it began a probe into the decision by a C-17 crew to refuel at a small commercial airport near Trump's Turnberry resort and stay overnight at the Scotland property. "Even when USAF aircrews follow all directives and guidance, we must still be considerate of perceptions of not being good stewards of taxpayer funds that

might be created through the appearance of aircrew staying at such locations," the Air Force said in a statement. The House Oversight Committee said in a letter to the Defense Department that missions using Prestwick Airport — the site closest to the president's golf club —"raise questions about the president's potential receipt of U.S. or foreign government emoluments." Vice President Mike Pence came under fire last week for staying at Trump's golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, despite most of his meetings with Irish leaders taking place more than 200 kilometers (125 miles) away in Dublin. The vice president, who traveled with his mother and sister, defended the decision, saying he has familial ties to the town adjacent to the Trump International course. Pence said his schedule was also hastily rearranged after Trump asked the vice president to travel to Poland in his stead, and that there was no other hotel that could accommodate the vice president and his staff nearby. Trump said he also played no role in that decision on Monday, despite Pence's chief of staff, Marc Short, saying the president had suggested staying at the property.

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can appeal to more people? Why not listen to the genuine concerns of your own political party? Why are so many people in your party trying to ruin Trump’s chances at a second term? The GOP should be trying to answer these questions, not silencing the askers. This is just the most recent attempt of the GOP to suppress voters. From classist voter ID laws to depriving felons of their constitutional right to vote, the GOP has been fighting tooth and nail to keep people from choosing their representatives. These moves should concern every single person in this country, even if they do not affect you directly. Sure, today they’re coming after “criminals” and people who can’t afford state-issued ID’s, but tomorrow they might – and almost certainly will – come after you. So, while you still can, use your undeniable right to vote and make these people understand that we will not tolerate any attempts of voter suppression. The last day to register to vote for the 2019 election season in Pennsylvania is Oct. 7. The website VotesPa.com walks you through exactly how to register to vote, so there is no excuse to not do it. It’s free, people. What college student doesn’t love free things? Applying for an absentee ballot is also easy and free, so you don’t even need to go home to vote. Your country needs you. Please do everything you can to vote Nov. 5, and encourage all the people you know to do their part as well. We all need to band together to let

these people know that we will not stand for their attempts to undermine democracy. And if you think that your vote won’t matter, remember this: according to the Census Bureau, nearly 40 percent of eligible voters did not vote in the 2016 election. That percentage could swing any election! Do your civic duty and vote in this and every

election. The more of us vote, the more we are actually living in a democracy, and vice versa. You don’t want to end up in an oligarchy or even worse, do you?

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South Carolina, Kansas and Nevada jettisoned the public GOP primaries for the 2020 presidential race, with Arizona most likely joining them in the next few weeks. While it’s true that no incumbent president has lost the nomination since Chester A. Arthur in 1884, this is still a very significant action on the part of these states. Every time an incumbent president has had serious opposition from within his own party, he went on to lose the general election. This issue should concern everyone, especially Republicans. What’s the point of playing pretend at democracy if people aren’t even allowed a say in who governs them? It’s right in the word: democracy is a government of the people, for the people, by the people. The right to choose your representative is integral to the United States, and has been since before the advent of this nation. Politicians should be protecting the rights of their constituents, not stripping them away. By refusing to hold primaries, the GOP of the aforementioned states are demonstrating that they do not care about the fundamental ideas of democracy. Democracy means respecting the rights of everyone, including – and almost especially – those you disagree with. If the will of the people is to oust the incumbent president, then the GOP should respect that, instead of silencing their own party. You also have to wonder why the GOP is so hellbent on keeping Trump in office. Why not go for someone more moderate, who

(Chandler Bouton) “When the hills and valleys sink beneath the rising floodwaters, the only dry land will be roofs of steel - a testament to man’s hubris.”

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Pete Davidson amuses students with Indiana jokes EMILY LOOSE

Lead News Writer E.D.Loose@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. IUP and STATIC (The Student Activity Committee) welcomed stand-up comedian and member of “Saturday Night Live” Pete Davidson to the university Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. The event, originally supposed to be in Fisher Auditorium, was moved to the Hadley Union Building (HUB) Ohio Room. Davidson, who had recently gotten into hot water for his act at UCF, in which he ranted about people using their phones during his performance, was welcomed with open arms by the students at IUP. Though the event started 30 minutes late, the show went on without incident. The two opening acts for the event were Derek Gaines and

Ricky Velez, both fellow He made call backs to comedians and friends his UCF scandal, citing of Davidson. his use of the “R” word Gaines’ material inwas not meant with the cluded pokes at his own same meaning that people upbringing. thought. To him, it was “I wasn’t the first the same way that British person in my family to people use a different word go to college. I was the for “cigarette.” first to drop out of jazz While on stage, Davidcollege,” he said. son also joked about the When discussing the town’s name and of its deddifference in how talent ication to Jimmy Stewart. is seen in race, Gaines “You guys go to a place gave an example of with names of two states his beatboxing skills that no one likes,” he said. that made the crowd “None of you guys are applaud loudly. actually from here, right?” Velez told a story More material included about going to the Dohis hate for Diplo and how minican Republic and he now has a son, as he how drug dealers stay helps financially support (Static Weebsite) in the ocean.Though he the baby’s mother. Pete Davidson allowed students to ask him questions at his comedy show. did buy off of the man, Though he said he in the ocean?” cops were not angry at him for it. normally did not do so, DavidThe crowd cheered just as “They said ‘We thought you son opened questioning up from loudly as Davidson made his way bought an ID or a birth certifistudents. cate,’” Velez said. “You can do that to the stage. When asked about his favorite

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cast mates on SNL, he cited Kenan Thompson as one of the best. He also said one of his least favorite guests was Russel Crowe. He then invited Velez back on stage to discuss stories from their early comic years as teenagers. They described meeting a man named Uncle Lou who paid them a lot of money, but also assaulted them and waved around a gun. They said that after they decided to stop talking to him, he came to one more show and gave Davidson an eight-page letter that said he had changed since appearing on “Wild ‘n Out.” The crowd gave another round of applause as the two left the stage. STATIC has many more events coming up. Comedian and vlogger David Dobrik will be coming Oct. 16 and tickets went on sale Monday. Homecoming tickets for DaBaby, Lil Mosey and Polo G are still on sale but are almost sold out. The concert will take place Oct. 3.

Fashion trends students will be wearing on campus this fall MARAN DAVIS

Contributing Writer M.Davis@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. September is here. Head on over to Starbucks and enjoy a pumpkin spice latte whilst planning your fall to-do list. While some are enjoying those last beach days and poolside chill sessions, many are embracing the start of fall and searching for the perfect fall trends. Capes are the new trench coats of 2019. Capes have been seen on the runways of Celine, Burberry and Oscar de la Renta and are fashionable yet practical. Don’t fret, ladies and gentlemen, trench coats are still trendy and in season this year, so there’s still time to go out and snatch one up. Another trend this fall are blazers, which are perfect for dressing up or dressing down. Blazers can

(Facebook) Ankle boots will be a popular layering option this fall season.

also be layered to look stylish but be warm in that cool autumn air. Last but not least is the category cozy outerwear. Once those cold autumn days arrive, puffy and faux fur jackets will be the go-to. There are tons

of options, high-end and low-end, for fur coats and puffy jackets (think H&M or Asos). Okay, let’s talk fall colors. Jewel tones are totally in this fall, perfect for monochromatic outfits or just for that pop of color. Neutral

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tones step aside, because these precious jewels are here to stay. Opt for that teal furry coat or an emerald silk top, which can also be dressed up or dressed down. All the latest fashions are about being comfortable and casual, so get ready to brighten up that fall wardrobe. Another thing that’s great about pops of color is that they can be paired with denim, trousers, even different prints. Also try layering different color tones to make the most out of this fun, colorful trend. Next in line are the trendiest fall prints. Spotted garments such as leopard print are totally in this fall. Leopard print slip dresses or skirts paired with a cardigan or turtle neck will be sure to bring out your wild (also cute) side. Statement pieces paired with staple items will really allow you to get creative with your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Plaid prints are also a fall musthave. Flannels, plaid blazers and trousers are all garment pieces

that can be worn to incorporate prints and texture into your wardrobe. Plaid options can be found anywhere and are affordable for a college budget. Lastly, footwear is the final topic of conversation. Boots, loafers and sneakers are all essential for fall. Try out some suede wool ankle boots to keep your toes warm and to give your flowy maxis or jeans a rugged look. Ankle boots are perfect for fall and can give any outfit that much-needed autumnal vibe. Sneakers are great for giving your outfit that casual, breezy look. They can be paired with sweaters or denim and are perfect for dressing down skirts and dresses. Sneakers are perfect for transitioning into fall when those days are not quite as cold and blustery. Don’t be afraid to mix it up and go out of your comfort zone with all these great options for this fall.

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Northern Appalachian Folk Festival draws students to Philly Street JESS TRUBY

Managing Editor J.L.Truby@iup.edu @jesstruby

The Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, Inc. (NAFF) held its seventh annual celebration this weekend. People packed into the 500 block of Philadelphia Street to listen to the melodious sounds of The Clarks, who headlined the festival, Saturday night. People were watching from the nearby restaurants and apartments. Judy Holliday came up on stage to thank the sponsors of the festival before introducing The Clarks. Originating here at IUP around 1986, The Clarks have since released 11 studio albums over the course of more than 40 years. “We never thought we’d be playing the the middle of Philadelphia Street,” said lead singer Scott Blasey to the crowd. “Our first gig was in the basement of the Sigma Chi fraternity house.” At the time, the band played covers, and that night they played for no money, but they did not care; they just wanted to play. The next year they wrote some original music and took second place in a band competition in Pittsburgh. These events solidified their decision to give the band a shot and make it a career. The band consists of Scott Blasey, Rob James, Greg Joseph and Dave Minarik Jr., with the help of Gary Jacob, Skip Sanders and Noah Minarik while on tour. They describe their time together as spending time with one big extended family. “Dave’s son Noah plays on this album and with us live, so saying that isn’t just a metaphor; it’s fact,” guitarist Rob James said on stage. They played their biggest hits including “On Saturday,” “Penny On the Floor” and “Better Off Without You.” They also played “Trampoline,” a song from their new album “Between Now and Then Vol. 2” During their set, The Clarks brought drummer and Indiana

(Robert Hinkal, The Penn) The festival was located on Philadelphia Street (top left) and events included food (bottom left), wood carving (top right) and concerts (middle and bottom right).

native Dylan Murphy up on stage to perform a song with them with a special drum solo when the song ended. The performance marked the end of NAFF, always held the second weekend of September.

The festival is “dedicated to preserving the past, promoting the present and securing the future of regional music, art, folkways, food-ways and other related forms of cultural expression through education, presentation

and participation,” according to the NAFF website. The weekend is filled with music, food, street vendors, beer and Northern Appalachian history. There is also a “Walk of Fame” ceremony recognizing important contributions made by residents

of the Northern Appalachian region. A full list of inductees can be found at naffinc.org A full lists of the festival’s event and sponsors can be found on its website along with updates on events and news for next year’s festival.

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‘IT: Chapter 2’ displeases viewers with length of film, among other issues JEREMY STOUT

Staff Writer J.W.Stout2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. “IT”…is too long. There is no world in which this movie needed to be almost three hours in length. Andy Muschietti’s movie is so languid in its pacing and laborious to sit through. It’s an experience that’s akin to what I imagine wading through molasses would be like. It labors through long-winded scenes that end in cheap, ineffective jump scares that come along so routinely that you can almost set a watch to it. “IT: Chapter 2” picks up 27 years after the ending of Muschietti’s violent ode to ‘80s Spielberg with most of our heroes (the affable Losers) having grown up and moved out of the town of Derry. The only one who remains is Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa, who should be getting more film work); therefore, when bad things start to happen, he’s the one responsible for bringing everybody back together to fulfill the oath they made as kids to “kill this f---ing clown.” From there, the film tries to tackle issues of facing trauma that’s necessary to face, but people do their best to ignore (everyone but Mike literally forgot about Pennywise, which leads to excruciating scenes of exposition to catch everyone up). The movie just can’t really commit, though. Mushietti is instead focused on just making a lazy jump scare factory that never fully finds its way to explore any of Stephen King’s deeper themes on the intersection of youth, adulthood and trauma. The one thing that fully works in this movie is the ensemble. Mustafa, James McAvoy (who’s woefully miscast as Bill Denbrough), Jessica Chastain, Jay Ryan, James Ransone and Bill Hader work overtime to really give the characters the feeling of how no matter how far you get from your oldest friends, whenever you get together, you immediately transform back into the same people you were, for good or ill, when you were 13.

(Facebook) Students would enjoy seeing artists like Tyler, the Creator at IUP.

Students discuss whom they’d like to see perform at IUP LEVI DONALDSON

Staff Writer L.Donaldson@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

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(Facebook) Bill Skarsgård plays the clown, Pennywise, in both the first “IT” and the sequel.

Hader and Ransone are the true highlights here. They bounce off each other perfectly; it’s insane that a studio hasn’t already greenlit a two-hander for them, even though the movie’s only been out for a week. Like the first film, the highlights of this one is all about watching the characters hangout and play off each other. The film is at its strongest

when it stops trying to be a “serious” horror film and becomes a chill hangout movie about reconnecting with people you thought you’ve moved past. It’s just too bad the movie is at a loss for its identity, and by the time you get to the final showdown, you’re too exhausted to care, but unfortunately you still have another 30 minutes before you’re free.

Each year with release of the STATIC (The Student Activity Committee) lineup comes talk of whether or not these artists fill the wants of the student body. Reviews usually swing both ways, but students also tend to suggest their own picks of whom they wish could perform at IUP. “As far as comedy, I need to see Trevor Wallace,” Ian Zimmerman, a sophomore communications media major, said. “I know the Greek life needs to see him. College-age teens need to see him; everyone does. Everything he does is for our demographic (college students).” This year, IUP will host YouTube personality David Dobrik and reality TV star Karamo Brown. “They need to bring up a variety of people,” Zimmerman said. “Different backgrounds, political opinions, and motivational speakers. You know who I’d want to see? John and Hank Green; they have a unique voice. And it’d be a new topic for people. I think we need someone for everyone.” IUP largely books rap artists due to the popularity of the genre among the student body. “As far as rappers, I’d love to see Tyler, The Creator; maybe bring out Ski Mask the Slump God or Smokepurpp, just because I like them,” Zimmerman said. There is also an interest for more underground acts. “I would like to see Wordsplayed

come to IUP,” Isaiah Morrow (sophomore, exercise science) said. “Wordsplayed is one of the most creative artists that I’ve heard in my life, and I think that just about anyone at IUP would be able to see how he stands out. He knows how to throw a party on the stage and get everyone involved.” But hip-hop isn’t the only genre people want to see. Dennis Patterson, a sophomore small business and entrepreneurship major, said he’d like to see more country. “It would be nice to see more country artists coming to the KCAC (Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex) because of the rural area, and not a lot of country artists come to Indiana,” he said. Including the rural area that extends beyond IUP, concerts could bring in more people and tap into new crowds. Zimmerman also suggested utilizing the KCAC for more outdoor concerts and a wider variety of musicians. “I’d like to see artists like Mayor Hawthorne or Anderson .Paak come to IUP,” Will Luetkehans (sophomore, communications media) said. “I feel as that we are in need of some live performances that take a hip hop/ soul angle while also incorporating different instrumentation and musical skills, rather than just a beat playing and someone singing on stage. I feel this would make the concerts more intimate and memorable.” The STATIC list is always hotly anticipated, and students will continue to wish to for their favorite artists each year. IUP is known for loving music and having energy at concerts, and there is potential for big turnouts.

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Mario Kart races onto phones in new game MEGAN DONNY Culture Editor M.Donny@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. “Mario Kart Tour,” Nintendo’s newest mobile game, is bringing back many nostalgic feelings to people who played “Mario Kart” on GameCube as a child. This new game will be Nintendo’s third Mario game to come to mobile devices, following “Super Mario Run” and “Dr. Mario World.” The game was supposed to be released early 2019 after being officially announced as in the development stage in February 2018. The game is now supposed to be released Sept. 25. Fans have been waiting almost two years for the release of a new “Mario Kart” game. The leaked information from the closed beta stage has informed fans that the game will include many in-app currencies, meaning that to get to play as some of your favorite characters, you may need to buy them. Like Nintendo’s previous mobile games, fans assume that “Mario Kart Tour” will be free to download, but to play on certain tracks or get certain characters, there will be an additional fee. There will be 30 characters in the game, but it is unknown how many of them will be free and which you have to pay to unlock. Fans hope that the game will be released on both Android and iOS. From previews of the game, you can see how the characters drive and to control the direction of the kart, you must drag your finger across the screen either left or right. The hope is that by the time the game is released, they will make it function similarly to how you control the kart on the Wii. Fans believe it would be much easier to control the cart by tilting your phone in the direction you wish the kart to go. From the previews, we also see

(Facebook) A new character, Peachette, will be featured in Mario Kart Tour.

that the game is played with eight players including yourself. The other seven players are online, connected through the internet. The game will also include new courses inspired by locations all around the world like Paris, Tokyo and New York City. When Nintendo releases “Mario Kart” games, they are usually restricted to one console, such as a Wii. It is unknown if “Mario Kart Tour” will be only a mobile game or if it will eventually be played on other systems. “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” a revamped version of Nintendo’s “Mario Kart 8,” was created solely for Nintendo Switch. As of today, it is still the Switch’s best-selling game. “Mario Kart” made its debut in 1992, with the game “Super Mario Kart.” Like the most recent “Mario Kart” games, this one had eight racers. The game was made for Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System. “Super Mario Kart” is still one of Nintendo’s most popular game releases of all time.

Five years later, Nintendo released its second “Mario Kart” game, “Mario Kart 64.” This game was created for its Nintendo 64 system. The change to the original game that continues today making it so that four players could race against each other. The first portable version of the game was created in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance. All the courses from the original game remained the same. The game came to GameCube in 2003 in the form of “Mario Kart: Double Dash.” This game was unlike any other “Mario Kart” version before it. In this game, there were two characters per kart, and you could transition between them depending on which you wanted to control the kart and which you wanted to throw items at other players. There were 20 racers in this game, compared to the eight racers in the previous games. Another difference in this game was that all characters had a specific weapon that they could use. “Mario Kart” came to everyone’s favorite mobile gaming system, Nintendo DS, in 2005. This was the first game to use WiFi, allowing players to race online. The game utilizes the DS’s dual displays by showing players a map of the course and their own player. Writer’s note: I had a rose gold DS back in ‘06 and dropped it between my legs and into the toilet while trying to use the bathroom and play Mario Kart simultaneously. The game was released for the

(Facebook) Mario (top) and Diddy Kong (bottom) are both popular characters in past Nintendo games.

Wii in 2008. This was the first “Mario Kart” game to take advantage of the Wii’s motion controls. We all remember having a death grip on the Wiimote as we tilted with our characters on screen. Some people even had the special plastic steering wheel that you could put your Wii remote in for even easier control of your kart. For this game, Nintendo also added motorcycles to the mix of vehicles you could choose. I used to get so competitive with this game that one time, when I placed second and my younger brother placed first, I took my remote out of the plastic steering

wheel and threw it at his head. After that, I wasn’t allowed to play the game for two weeks and had to listen to a long monologue from my mother about “controlling my anger.” When the Wii U was released, Nintendo created yet another updated version of the “Mario Kart” series, and this game was “Mario Kart 8.” This game gave players the ability to drive their karts up walls and spiral upside down. Players were able to choose between 30 different race characters. This game allows users to play on the Wii’s gamepad as well as the regular remote.

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Lana Del Rey yearns as LA burns on her dazzling new album MIKAEL WOODS TNS Los Angeles Times

This article contains opinion. Anyone as obsessed with California as Lana Del Rey is obsessed with its beauty and its glamour and with the potential for danger that’s always underbellied the swollen promise of this place was probably destined for a Laurel Canyon phase, and that’s just where we find the singer on her stirring and emotionally risky new album, “Norman F*****g Rockwell!” She might be the decade’s least likely pop star: a believer in slooow tempos who concentrates on albums at a moment when bite-size singles predominate. But where others can struggle to outlive a viral smash, she offers fans entree into a fully realized world. Which means she’s free to evolve at her own idiosyncratic pace. The follow-up to 2017’s “Lust for Life,” which featured cameos by the Weeknd and ASAP Rocky, Del Rey’s fifth major-label studio disc surrounds her breathy singing with stately piano and gently fingerpicked acoustic guitar; it’s a quieter, more hand-played effort than her earlier work that went for a hip-hop torch-song vibe and made her a favorite of Kanye West, whose wedding she performed at in 2014. In “Bartender,” she describes a party where the “ladies of the canyon” are listening to Crosby, Stills & Nash, while “Venice B*tch” evokes that veteran band’s “Our House” as she sings, “You’re in the yard / I light the fire.” (Later she borrows the title of Neil Young’s “Cinnamon Girl.”) For Del Rey, who famously assembled her breakthrough “Video Games” clip from found footage, all these references are the latest product of her ongoing rummage through California’s history; no doubt she’ll eventually get deep into the Gold Rush. Yet she and her primary producer, Jack Antonoff, are also looking back at Laurel Canyon’s folk-rock fantasy of domestic bliss as a way to deepen Del

(Facebook/TNS) Lana Del Ray ‘s new album “Norman F*****g Rockwell” is a hit among fans.

Rey’s own songs about reaching for, and occasionally attaining, the kind of romantic intimacy that’s eluded her in the past. You wouldn’t call the album happy, exactly heed that F-bomb in the middle of the title but tracks such as the tender “Love Song” and “F **k It I Love You”

represent a clear shift from the gloomy fatalism that so distinguished Del Rey when she emerged in the early 2010s as an alternative to the cheerful likes of Kesha and Katy Perry “You write, I tour, we make it work,” she sings of a relationship between two creatives in

“Venice B*tch.” “You’re beautiful and I’m insane.” Why the turn toward the light? Del Rey is 34, for one mature enough by today’s slow-to-grow standards that the old stories about Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash are probably beginning to hold some appeal. (She guards

her personal life pretty tightly, so we’re left to presume these songs bear some connection to reality.) But Del Rey is also a proven dissenter, and nearly 10 years after she released her debut album, “Born to Die,” its influence is unmistakable in music by Ariana Grande, Lorde and Billie Eilish. No less influential is her cut-and-paste visual style, which is impossible not to think of every time the opening credits to HBO’s “Succession” come on screen. What stands out now in an era defined by bleary, depressive pop songs is someone yearning, as Del Rey does in “Venice B*tch,” for “Hallmark one dream, one life, one lover.” Or her insistence in the strummy “Mariners Apartment Complex” that “you took my sadness out of context.” The gratifying thing about this album beyond its gorgeous melodies and Del Rey’s singing, which has never been more vivid, is that even as she’s mellowed her attack, her sense of humor has grown more pointed. The title track is somehow both sensitive and merciless in its description of a “man-child” who talks to the walls when his friends get bored of him. “Why wait for the best when I could have you?” she wonders over a handsome arrangement lush with horns and strings. And for all her interest in the idea of creating a home “You don’t ever have to be stronger than you really are when you’re lying in my arms,” she comforts a lover in “California” Del Rey isn’t blocking out the world outside. Near the end of “The Greatest,” in which she sings longingly about a bar where the Beach Boys used to go, she strings together a series of short lines that together offer a chilling portrait of life in 2019: L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot, Kanye West is blond and gone, “Life on Mars” ain’t just a song, I hope the live-stream’s almost on. Antonoff keeps playing a little piano lick after that, each repetition slightly softer than the one before it. It feels like a cushion Del Rey knew you’d need.

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(Facebook) “Hollywood’s Bleeding” contains 17 tracks featuring 10 different artists.

Post Malone’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ bleeds success on music scene JAKE SLEBODNICK

News Editor J.C.Slebodnick@iup.edu @slebby24

This article contains opinion. Rap artist Post Malone released his third album “Hollywood’s Bleeding” Friday. This album features multiple original songs, as well as collaborations between Post and varying artists including Ozzy Osbourne, DaBaby, Meek Mill and Halsey. It even includes the hit single “Sunflower” from the film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” What makes this album unique, other than the list of other artists featured in songs, is the combination of rap, soul and pop to bring a different feeling to this album. In layman’s terms, it’s not just one static genre on display with each hit. Breaking down this album, let’s start with the song which influenced the name of the album: “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” The song is what sets the tone for what we can expect moving forward on the setlist. It’s both poetic and foreshadows that we, as listeners, will be taken on a

musical journey into the darker side of Hollywood; that it’s not as picturesque as we imagine. What tops it off is Post’s vocal impact on the song. We all know that he has a voice that sounds pained and emotional but can also give insight on any song. This is precisely what he accomplishes in the “Hollywood’s Bleeding” track. Any third song on an album is a party-starter, and that is what “Enemies (ft. DaBaby)” does. With a chorus that is easily remembered mixed with an upbeat rhythm, “Enemies” possesses the power to bring people together at a party and really turn things up. Additionally, DaBaby’s rap interlude isn’t too long and can easily be memorized. “A Thousand Bad Times” is three minutes of Post Malone’s vocal prowess. A rhythmic mix, a storyline within the song and occasional spots with Post Malone belting with his pain-ridden voice gives listeners a real-life feel to being heartbroken and being in Post’s life in times of heartbreak. “Circles” brings in the more al-

ternative vibe to this album, as it contains one main riff throughout the majority of the song and features Post’s ability to explore the studio as well as other genres of music. Personally, it sounds like something you would hear walking through Aeropostale or American Eagle. “Die For Me (ft. Future and Halsey)” transitions very well with each artist featured. Post offers the microphone more to the guest artists rather than himself to spread the wealth

in the album. Plus, this track features harmonies among the three, something listeners don’t normally get with them. “Take What You Want (ft. Ozzy Osborne and Travis Scott)” combines two voices that have experienced real emotional trauma throughout their lives in Post and the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy, with a caramel-rich voice in Scott to take the emotional rap section. One unique aspect of this song is a sense of passing the

torch in music as Ozzy and Post each sing the chorus at differing times. Ozzy was the king of the music scene in the early days of metal, while Post is revolutionizing the rap genre into something brand new. The fact that they alternate singing the chorus offers the suggestion of Ozzy implicitly saying, “Hey kid, I’ve done my job, and I want you to take my place.” It’s up for speculation, but is a major possibility due to the similar personalities between the two. One final thought on this song: THIS DID NOT MAKE OZZY FAMOUS. Many young Post fans posted on social media that they hadn’t heard of Ozzy Osborne before the song. A few of the final tracks feature three collaborations between Post and Young Thug in “Goodbyes,” SZA in “Staring at the Sun” and Swae Lee in “Sunflower,” all of which offer emotional journeys, which is an unusual take when finishing out an album. Normally, upbeat pieces are toward the end to leave listeners on a good note, but “Hollywood’s Bleeding” isn’t your normal album.

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IUP football wins season opener against New Haven

(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) Cornerback Nazir Streater took an interception to the endzone before the play was negated by a penalty.

(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) Duane Brown scored two touchdowns Saturday in IUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24-13 victory.

Catch the game recap on page 25!

(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) Tight end Grant Smith had three receptions for 36 yards.

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(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) The IUP Crimson Hawks defeated the New Haven Chargers Saturday by a score of 24-13.

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Brown scores twice in Crimson Hawks victory

Duane Brown and JoJo Gause each had a pair of receptions in Saturday’s victory.

JEFF HART

Staff Writer J.R.Hart2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

In their first game of the season Saturday against New Haven, the Crimson Hawks faced adversity as they gave up the ball four times. New Haven’s defense caused three interceptions from senior transfer Quinton Maxwell and forced a fumble as well. It was likely that the Hawks would run into some obstacles early in the season due to the lack of playing time with their new quarterback. It was not surprising to see that there were some early miscommunications in this matchup. Despite these turnovers, IUP showcased some stellar play and showed scary potential on both sides of the ball. The Hawks

showed that they have the ability to make spectacular plays that should not be taken lightly. Quinton Maxwell put the Chargers on notice early in the game with a 44-yard pass to sophomore receiver Duane Brown for the first touchdown of the day. The Hawks wanted to come out and make a statement, and that’s exactly what they did. Shortly after this connection, junior running back Justice Evans punched it into the end-zone after a 20-yard run. The Crimson Hawks offense got hot early and took a 14-0 lead. After tacking on a field goal to their score, the Crimson Hawks finished the half 17-7. New Haven did not falter; it opened the half with two field goals to put the game within four points.

This would be the last time New Haven would be allowed to score in this thrilling matchup. IUP remained stout throughout the remainder of the second half. Despite throwing two interceptions in the third quarter, IUP continued to push the tempo on offense as Duane Brown found the end-zone for a second time. The Hawks now had a sizeable 24-13 lead on the Chargers, and they did not plan on letting that slip away. The Crimson Hawks put the nail in the coffin when redshirt sophomore Devin Castro intercepted the ball in the endzone to seal the team’s first win for the year. The Hawks showed that they can readily put up points in a multitude of ways, and they can shut you down defensively. This early season

success is incredibly promising for Hawk Nation. Even with the early season learning curve, the Crimson Hawks have displayed moments of excellence. It appears that the sky is the limit right now for Indiana natives and Hawks fans everywhere. The victory was important for the Crimson Hawks, as they head into a portion of the schedule that may be tougher than they anticipated. The team will travel to Millersville Saturday to take on the Marauders. This game should be interesting, as Millersville is looking to continue its early season success after a 21-20 win against Pace University. With each game, this team is going to become more familiar with each other and hope become the well-oiled machine that Hawks fans have been accustomed to seeing in years past.

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(Facebook) Altoona Curve manager Michael Ryan was fired Sept. 3 by the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Should Curve have fired manager, Indiana native Ryan? JAKE SLEBODNICK

News Editor J.C.Slebodnick@iup.edu @Jake_WIUP

This article contains opinion. With the minor league baseball season ending, organizations that did not make the postseason look to make a change in staff in hopes of playoff baseball in the future. This can be said for the Altoona Curve, the AA affiliate for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Curve relieved manager Michael Ryan of his duties Sept. 3 following a 69-71 season, which landed them fourth in the Eastern League West standings and out of playoff baseball. Ryan told 6 News Sports Director Ryan Stanko, “Yes. I was let go.

Just was told they wanted to make a change.” In Ryan’s three years with the team, he led the Curve to two playoff appearances, won two divisional championships and won the Eastern League Championship in 2017. He has been a part of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for years. Prior to his tenure in Altoona, Ryan managed both the West Virginia Power and the Bradenton Marauders, where he lost in the divisional round with West Virginia in 2013 and won the Florida State League championship in 2016 with Bradenton. Given the history of how quickly he rose through the organization, it would come as no surprise if Ryan ended up finding a job with anoth-

er team, either within their minor league system or with a big league team. Focusing on the team itself, Altoona had both ups and downs in 2019. Focusing on the negatives first, Altoona did not have a hitter finish with better than a .300 batting average on the season. The closest to this was 3B Hunter Owen, who was promoted to Indianapolis in the early part of the season. Another was situational pitching. I went to five or six Curve games this season, and in about four of them, they lost due to bullpen struggles. Closer Matt Eckelman lost his touch to close games out toward the end of the season, and a few starters ran their pitch count up early in games, forcing more

work from the bullpen. But for each negative point, there was a positive to match it. Blake Cederlind looked dominant in the bullpen, ending the season with a 1.77 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP, something normally not seen in the minors. Fans got to witness Oneil Cruz in Altoona for a bit, as the tall shortstop seems to be quickly climbing through the organization. Robbie Glendinning became the hot star at third base following Owen’s promotion. Beau Sulser became a dominant pitcher (8-3, 2.72 ERA in 96 IP) who could also provide while hitting (.273 batting average). With the addition of former Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan managing pitchers, he tied major league

knowledge to minor league strategy, which gives pitchers an upper hand while progressing through the season. The major problem for the team was the lack of consistency among players. It seemed that every week, one or two players were promoted, bringing in new faces. This didn’t necessarily hinder team chemistry, but this prevented strong bonds from being made as everyone thought he would be leaving next. Not to mention, all these players are young, so adjusting to higher levels isn’t an easy task. However, if the organization finds stability in 2020, the Curve will have a good chance to impress once again next season under new management.

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the fifth goal, which was the first of Samantha Joyce’s (freshman, nursing) career. It took 14 minutes for the Crimson Hawks to put a goal on the board, and it could have happened even sooner as IUP tallied six shots in the first 10 minutes. Similarly to last season, time in goal was split between Madeline Smakulski (junior, communications media) and Maria Tunney (sophomore, criminology), who earn credit for the shutout following a defensive performance by the Crimson Hawks that allowed only three shots from Glenville State. IUP remains at home for its next game against Cal U Wednesday afternoon.

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FIELD HOCKEY: The momentum at Miller Stadium continued Saturday night for IUP, as the field hockey team took home a 5-1 victory against Frostburg State directly following the football team’s win. The Crimson Hawks outshot their opponents by a 29-2 margin and were led by Blaise Cugini’s (freshman, education) two goals and one assist. Cugini’s three points marked the best debut performance by a Crimson Hawks freshman since 2013. IUP travels to Mansfield Wednesday looking to start its season on a winning streak.

SOCCER: Mahogany Willis (sophomore, communications media) tied the

(IUP Athletics) Mahogany Willis scored four goals in a 5-0 victory against Glenville State.

program record for most goals scored in a single game as her four goals led the way in a 5-0 victory for

the IUP soccer team against Glenville State. Willis also earned an assist on

VOLLEYBALL: The IUP volleyball team was unable to win a match during its opening quartet in Florida. The first match saw the Crimson

Hawks take on last year’s national champions in No. 1 Tampa, being held to a negative hitting percentage in a sweep. IUP was able to take a set in its next matchup to even things up with Valdosta State at 1-1 before being knocked out in the final pair. The Crimson Hawks took Florida Southern to five sets in a 3-2 loss in the weekend’s third matchup before being swept by Hillsdale to close out the road trip. A bright spot on the weekend was the impressive performance of Nicole Peterson (freshman, biology). Peterson had a combined 22 kills in the opening pair of matches and had 23 in the Florida Southern match, the most by a Crimson Hawk in two years. IUP will next travel to California (Pa.) for the Vulcan Invitational, another four-match tournament taking place Friday and Saturday.

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HOT TAKE JAKE

(TNS) Kirk Cousins and the Vikings had a good start to their season. Baker Mayfield and the Browns...not so much.

Plenty to talk about after wild NFL Week 1 JAKE TAYLOR

Staff Writer J.M.Taylor8@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. And suddenly, all is right again. The National Football League has officially returned for its 100th season. All 32 teams are looking to battle for their lives for a trip to Miami for the 54th Super Bowl game. However, that is far down the line; we have six months of the wonderful, beautiful, emotional rollercoaster that is professional football. But that is common knowledge, something you do not read this article for. You read this column for the flawless takes and guaran-

teed money. So sit down, shut up and drink a beer. Forget about that season opener, somehow more boring than the Super Bowl. Matter of fact, I’m just glad the Pats vs. Steelers didn’t open the season because (being a Steelers fan) I would have had to listen about that all day Sunday. Instead, I just had the pleasure of Antonio Brown turning the modern structure of football on its head when he finessed out of Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Oakland, only to land on the greatest-ran franchise in the history of sports. I will have an AB article coming out in the future, so right now I just want to highlight my biggest take-

aways from week uno. You like that? You like that? Kirk Cousins and the Vikings are out for pillaging this season. Last year, their superstar running back Delvin Cook was out for the season, it was Cousins’ first year with the team and they had coaching problems. This team, mind you, went 13-3 and lost in the NFC championship in 2017. They now have a better offense and are just as good on defense. There is no reason why they shouldn’t be on a contender’s list. Thanos thought he was, and I quote, “inevitable” with his six infinity stones; however, Iron Man had something to say about that. Unfortunately for us, the only

man that is inevitable is Tom Brady and his six rings. If you really think that offense is going to be any worse with the best wide receiver in the league, you’re wrong. Now keep in mind they did play Big Ben and Mike Tomlin who just cower and whimper to the might of the Patriots. Our only hope isn’t Iron Man but instead Patrick Mahomes. Show me the money, Jerry. Show me the money! Show me the money! No, not Rod Tidwell yelling at Jerry Maguire, but Dak Prescott yelling at Jerry Jones. Show him the damn money, Jerry! Dak showed up and out yet again with a perfect game. Seven incompletions, 405 yards, four touchdowns

all in a 35-point division win against the Giants. Baker Mayfield didn’t wake up feeling dangerous Sunday; he just woke up in danger. That Tennessee defense showed as much mercy on Mayfield as that brick wall did (if you know, you know). Baker was sacked five times, picked off three times and had a passer rating of 64.0. Maybe we should play the rest of the season rather than handing a Super Bowl spot to Cleveland. All in all, a wonderful first week of football. We saw some unfortunate injuries but great football. If the first week has taught us anything, it’s this: stop watching First Take and stick with Hot Take Jake.

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Champions League kicks off with group stage draw STEVEN LANGDON JR. Managing Editor S.Langdon@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The most prestigious club trophy is up for grabs again. The 27th annual Champions League conducted the group stage draw Aug. 29 in Monaco. The teams have until Sep. 17 to prepare before games are underway. Which teams will advance, and which teams will fall? Welcome to every club team’s dream of lifting the Champions League trophy. The group previews will be broken up into two halves. The first part will be groups A through D. The second part will feature groups E through H. Group A Two of the biggest global giants, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), are paired in the same group. The other two teams in the group are Club Brugge, which finished second in the Jupiler Pro League, and the current champions in Turkey, Galatasaray. Real Madrid look to get back to winning ways after losing in the Round of 16 to Ajax. Los Blancos have spent a lot of money, the two big signings being Eden Hazard from Chelsea and Luka Jovic from Frankfurt. PSG did not spend the money seen the past two summers but made low-risk, high-reward deals. They sure-up the defense with Abdou Diallo at center-back and pickup striker Mauro Icadi on loan. The big storyline with them is the Neymar situation. Although the transfer window closed, he did not get his wish to move. It is still up in the air how much playing time he will get. Club Brugge and Galatasaray will not do damage to Madrid and PSG. They both have average teams but do not have the depth to go past them. Group B Group B is another group that has two teams above the rest. Bayern Munchen and Tottenham Hotspur should take the group with ease against the Greek champions Olympiacos and Star Belgrade, who are champions in Serbia. Bayern arguably improved the

(Facebook) Neymar is still a member of PSG, but how much will he play?

most of many European giants. The team signed its top player, striker Robert Lewandowski, to an extension after he scored 40 goals last season. Bayern also made two big signings in defense with Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard. The Pavard deal was an under-the-radar move. He broke on the scene with France during the World Cup winning campaign in 2018. Above-average defenders are at a premium, and the $40 million they spent could be a steal in years to come. The Hotspur have two of the better attacking players in the Premier League with Harry Kane and Son Heung Min. They have all their focus on the league title but could make another run on the Champions League. They are looking for revenge after losing to Liverpool in the final. Olympiacos and Star Belgrade are going to be punching bags of sorts. They could pick up a few points each but will not be advancing to the next stage.

Group C Apart from Manchester City, the group is open for business. There are Shakhtar Donetsk and Dinamo Zagreb, the champions of the Ukraine and Croatia, respectively. The final team is Atalanta, which qualified for the competition for the first time since its rebranding in 1992. There is not much more that needs to be said about the talent on Manchester City. The depth in the attack and midfield is one of the best in the world. The question this season is if they will be able to overcome the Champions League wounds to lift the trophy for the first time. Shakhtar Donetsk has been a mainstay in the competition the last 10 seasons. The team does not focus on one player; all players know their roles. Dinamo Zagreb is similar to Shakhtar but is not as talented. They have a die-hard support system and will make noise all the way to a spot in the Europa League

come December. Atalanta is the question mark of the group. How will they react? How do they weigh league games to continental games? One thing that is not in question is talent. They have a strong attack with speed up the wing. The danger man in the middle is Gomez, the captain of the club. Group D The final group in part one is going to be fun for the neutrals. There are two teams that could win the entire thing if they wanted: Juventus and Atletico Madrid. The other two are by no means easy in Bayer Leverkusen and Lokomotiv Moscow. First is Juventus. They added new head coach Maurizio Sarri and their only loss over the summer was Moise Kean going to Everton. They added the best young defender in the world in Matthijs de Ligt. The free transfers is where they won the most. They added Aaron Ramsey, Adrien Rabiot and the re-

turn of Gianluigi Buffon. Atletico lost some of their best players in Antoine Griezmann, Hernandez and Rodri. The plan was quite obvious for fans that the club was going to rebuild for the future. They decided to dish out $143 million on Joao Felix, a young attacking midfielder. The team did not have to pay anything out of pocket with Griezmann and Rodri combining to bring in $228 million. Bayer Leverkusen have the same team as last year and are led by Leon Bailey on the wing. They also have Jonathan Tah and Sven Bender in the back. They will not cause the most damage but will cause trouble on the counter attack. Lokomotiv Moscow has one of the underrated midfielders in the competition. Between Grzegorz Krychowiak and Joao Mario, they could pick up a surprising win. Tune in Thursday when the final groups are previewed, and more global giants await their fate and their chance at victory in the world’s top competition.

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(TNS) Rafael Nadal won his fourth U.S. Open and 19th Grand Slam title.

Nadal defeats Medvedev to capture fourth US Open title HELENE ELLIOTT Los Angeles Times TNS Daniil Medvedev didn’t hide his admiration for Rafael Nadal when asked a few days ago to preview their matchup in the U.S. Open final. “He’s one of the greatest champions in the history of our sport. He is a machine, a beast on the court,” Medvedev said. Medvedev displayed many of those ferocious tendencies Sunday, turning their match into a thrilling drama. The 23-year-old Russian was down two sets and a break in the third set to Nadal before he changed tactics and launched an adventurous push-back that included him saving two championship points, but in the end, he couldn’t tame the beast. Nadal, upholding the honor of 30-somethings against the challenge of the next generation, stopped the tide of Medvedev’s comeback by breaking his serve twice in the final set and earning a 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 victory over

Medvedev at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The four-hour, 50-minute triumph was Nadal’s fourth championship at Flushing Meadows, where his passion and intensity have long made him a fan favorite. It also improved his record to 206-1 in Grand Slam matches in which he has won the first two sets. Nadal, 33, has now won 19 Grand Slam singles titles and is one behind leader Roger Federer. Nadal, Federer and Novak Djokovic have combined to win the last 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 51 of the last 59 starting with Nadal’s triumph at the 2005 French Open. Nadal has won five Grand Slam titles since he turned 30. He also has won multiple Slam titles in five years: 2008, 2010 (three), 2013, 2017 and this year thanks to his victory in the French Open before he prevailed here. He lost only one set along the way. The fifth set stayed on serve until Nadal came back from love-40 to break Medvedev’s serve and take a 3-2 lead. Nadal ended a 28-shot rally – the longest of the match – with a forehand into the corner. Na-

dal held serve in the next game for a 4-2 lead, finishing the point with a backhand winner. He then broke Medvedev’s serve again for 5-2. Somehow, both men found the strength to pull off spectacular shots in the eighth game, during which Medvedev got a service break. Nadal was assessed a time violation, which is regarded as a fault. When his serve was faulty, it became a double fault and gave Medvedev the game and cut Nadal’s lead to 5-3. Medvedev escaped two match points before pulling to within 5-4 and hit an ace just as a fan shouted loud encouragement for Nadal. Nadal finally won when Medvedev hit a forehand long, and he promptly dropped to the court on his back in exhaustion and exhilaration. Medvedev, ranked three spots below Nadal at No. 5 in the world, had lost four sets on his road to his first Grand Slam final. He was the youngest U.S. Open finalist since Djokovic was the runner-up to Nadal in 2010 at 23. Medvedev was attempting to become the first

Grand Slam champion born in the 1990s. Saturday, 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu of Canada defeated Serena Williams in straight sets to become the first Grand Slam champion born in the 2000s. Nadal and Medvedev had faced each other once before, a 6-3, 6-0 thumping administered by Nadal last month at Montreal. Medvedev started the match strongly, gaining a break point in the opening game. He didn’t convert it, but he was challenging Nadal with numerous drop shots in long rallies. Medvedev, wearing red tape on his left thigh, broke Nadal for a 2-1 lead but Nadal broke back to make it 2-2. Nadal had three break points in the eighth game, but Medvedev fought them off and won the game when Nadal hit a backhand long. They stayed on serve, with Nadal taking a 6-5 lead, but Nadal won the break and the set on a forced error by Medvedev. Nadal fought off a break point in the opening game of the second set, and he was becoming more efficient in his service games. Nadal

couldn’t cash in any of four break points in the fourth game, but he broke for a 4-2 lead and held for 5-2, putting considerable pressure on his younger opponent. Nadal served for the second set at 5-3 and won it when Medvedev sent a backhand long. Through the first two sets Medvedev had committed 29 unforced errors, to 17 for Nadal. All seemed lost for Medvedev, but he somehow found another gear in the third set. He got back on serve at 3-3, a small step up a massive mountain, and he inched up again when he held to take a 4-3 lead and later broke serve for a 5-4 lead. He won the set 7-5, held serve to win the opening game of the fourth set, and had a break point in the second game, but Nadal hit a backhand passing shot for a winner and closed the game with an ace. Medvedev went on to break Nadal’s serve to win the set 6-4. The fifth set stayed on serve until Nadal broke through for a 3-2 lead, ending the aformentioned 28-shot rally with the strong forehand and would take the match shortly after.