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IUP to overcome enrollment decrease with analytical study ANNA MECHLING Staff Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

There is no question that college can be a great learning and social opportunity for individuals. However, with the rising cost of college in general, many schools across the state have seen a drop in enrollment. Over the last few years, enrollment at IUP has dramatically decreased. According to IUP’s website, the total headcount for enrollment in fall 2016 was 13,114 students. In 2017, the headcount in the fall was 12,562; in 2018, 11,325. Lastly, the enrollment at IUP for fall 2019 was 10,636. This problem is not unique to IUP. Other Pennsylvania colleges like Penn State are also losing enrollment numbers. College isn’t just purely tuition costs; it’s is a combination of costs including tuition, room and board and books. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, enrollment in the 14 state-owned public schools has fallen by 20 percent since 2010. Colleges like Mansfield University lost more than half of its students, and the majority of Penn State’s campuses fell as well, with a dozen falling at least 30 percent. The two colleges combined lost a total of 28,000 students, making a 14 percent decline. The majority Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education schools and Pennsylvania State University have significantly dropped in their enrollment numbers since 2010. State-supported colleges are faced with these challenges due to factors like cheaper online schools to opportunistic colleges in other states that are getting students to enroll due to their lower costs. Pennsylvania’s funding ranks among the nation’s lowest for its public colleges. The lack of funding and support makes Pennsylvania among the nation’s priciest state-supported schools. According to U.S. News & World Report, Pennsylvania rated

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(Jake Slebodnick/The Penn) As seats become emptier by the semester, IUP’s Department of Enrollment Management seeks to utilize analytical evidence from peer-to-peer experiences to discover how to increase enrollment within the next few semesters.

as the 50th in the nation due to its high costs, student debt and a low-ranked community college system. At IUP, President Michael Driscoll’s 50 Minutes event “IUP’s New Reality” on Nov. 6, members of the university community shared their perspectives and intake on the conditions that IUP faces in enrollment. Vice president for enrollment management Dr. Patricia McCarthy offers information about demographics and strategies IUP is using for its low enrollment numbers in a pre-recorded video from last semester on IUP’s website. “We’ve seen a decrease in

high school graduates over the past several years,” she said. “As an institution, we need to be prepared to mitigate the demographic challenges.” McCarthy also discusses the initiatives and external expert help that is happening, which is student-focused and looks at student’s overall experiences and engagement on campus. “The subcommittees of the university-wide retention of persistence committee are studying several aspects of the student experience here at the university in order to increase that retention rate as well as the persistence rates of our students. “Those subcommittees are

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acts of a committee looking at the advising of our students, the emotional health of our students, financial health and understanding of financial literacy of our students, the engagement of our students on campus and finally connecting students to students and giving some peer-to-peer experiences.” She states that IUP is working with contracting services from consulting firm Ruffalo Noel Levitz, who is examining issues like price sensitivity of the university, where IUP is at from a strategic pricing standpoint and its price sensitivity in the market; the program demand analysis, what students are looking for in programs

of higher education; and financial aid optimizations, discounts by offering scholarships to make IUP an affordable option. Ruffalo Noel Levitz and many other parts of the university are working together to perform a strategic enrollment planning process, which enables the university to look at the present and future. McCarthy also talks about topics like the current status of enrollment for fall 2020, working together to recruit students, improving retention to combat enrollment drop and initiatives and external expert help. For more information and videos about IUP’s breakdown of enrollment, visit IUP’s website.

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Police Blotter alcohol violations

• Joseph A. Lee Jr., 19, of Philadelphia was cited for underage consumption of alcohol after officers discovered Lee highly intoxicated around 12:07 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 100 block of S. Sixth Street, according to Indiana Borough Police. • Jacob Kress, 20, of Pittsburgh was cited for underage drinking after police conducted a traffic stop at 1:27 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 700 block of Philadelphia Street, when it was discovered that Kress had consumed alcohol while under the age of 21, according to borough police. • Jesse Hawkins, 29, of Rural Valley was charged with public drunkenness after police found him passed out at 3:47 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 500 block of Gompers Avenue, according to borough police. • Layken Bekina, 22, of Indiana was cited for public drunkenness after police responded to a report of an intoxicated female knocking on doors at 2:47 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 1600 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

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• Salvatore Pellerito, 19, of Gettysburg was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana after police conducted a drug investigation during a traffic stop at 10:11 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 1100 block of Maple Street, according to borough police.

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• Kandi Swanson, 41, of Indiana was charged with simple assault and harassment after police investigated a disturbance around 9:12 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 1400 block of Church Street. Upon investigation, Swanson attacked a police officer with striking and kicking. When Swanson was taken to Indiana Regional Medical Center for evaluation, she continued to act violently and spat on officers and nursing staff, according to borough police.

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• Tyler Mulhollen, 19, of Somerset and Ayidh Awadh S. Alhahri, 30, of Indiana were cited for disorderly conduct after police responded to a report of two males fighting at 12:34 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 700 block of Wayne Avenue, according to borough police. • Two juvenile females were cited for disorderly conduct after police responded to a report of a fight that occurred at 11:38 a.m. Jan. 15 at Indiana Jr. High School, according to borough police.

(Wikipedia) Punxsutawney Phil will make another appearance this Sunday, and Pennsylvania residents are hopeful he predicts an abridged winter.

Editor, Punxsy resident reminisces about annual Punxsutawney Phil celebration HEATHER BAIR Culture Editor H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

One holiday a year brings people from all over the world to a small town just north of Indiana. Groundhog Day, held every Feb. 2, brings thousands of tourists to the small town of Punxsutawney, Pa. People from all over the world will arrive at Gobbler’s Knob before dawn to catch site of Punxsutawney Phil and his famous predictive shadow. February 2 was first commemorated in 1887; however, the first mention of a Groundhog Day was in 1886, when the local newspaper, “The Punxsutawney Spirit,” ran an article saying, “up to the time of going to press, the beast has not seen its shadow.” For most Punxsutawnians, this is a time to band together to know whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow and send us into six more weeks of winter or if we’ll have an early spring. Residents of Punxsutawney spend the holiday with family, usually. If it falls during the week, school is canceled that day so students can go up to Gobbler’s Knob to see Phil emerge from his home. The local library is Phil’s temporary home when he’s not busy forecasting the weather. He resides in a burrow set into the wall of the library. It’s kept warm in

the winter and cool in the summer. Occasionally, his “wife,” Phyllis, (or Philomena, depending on who you ask), will join him. The best way to tell the difference of the two is that his wife is typically smaller than Phil himself. The day usually begins before sunrise. Residents and tourists alike will flock to Gobbler’s Knob, a place set up specifically for Groundhog Day. If you go any other time of the year, you’ll just see an empty stage and maybe a few deer. But on Groundhog Day, the place is decorated for the festivities. With live music, those participating can stay warm by dancing, taking advantage of the free hot chocolate and coffee and bundling up in layers to escape the frigid cold. Once Phil predicts the next six weeks of weather, the hype dies down a little bit, and food starts to become the main priority. There are many local restaurants like “Punx’y Phil’s,” “Lily’s,” “Frank’s” and even popular fast food joints. For some people, the first thing that comes to mind when one mentions Groundhog Day is the movie of the same name starring Bill Murray. With Punxsutawnians, it’s our own little tradition to watch Phil Connors (Murray) relive the famous holiday over and over. And, while most people think the movie was filmed in Punxsutawney, it actually was filmed in Woodstock, Ill., mainly due to the fact that

Punxustawney is a small town and somewhat isolated, therefore causing some filming technicalities. Growing up in Punxsutawney for 19 years was, suffice it to say, a trip. We have a total of 32 statues around Punxsy, known as “Phantistic Phils,” and each of them depict a different business, organization, season or cultural aspect of Punxsy in some way, shape or form. We even have an IUP one on the Punxsy campus. When I worked in the library, I would be in the Children’s Section where Phil’s burrow was kept. Everyday, the furry creature would come to the window and lick the glass until I put my hand up. While I’m the first to say Groundhog Day is overrated and overdone, Phil himself is adorable. The miracle elixir, The Elixir of Life, has done him well these past 133 years. The elixir is given to him in September every year and adds seven years to his life. However, if humans were to take the elixir, it would do the opposite of keeping them young; they would age at a rapid pace, according to legend. While Groundhog Day is a holiday that may be just for Punxsutawnians, people from all over the world are welcome to attend. If you plan on going, make sure you dress in multiple layers, get plenty of rest the night before and be safe. Be sure to grab some photo opportunities throughout the day and to hit all the tourist destinations in the small town.

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The number of U.S. service members deployed to the Guantanamo Bay prison may be cut as part of the Pentagon's worldwide look at where it can reallocate forces, U.S. Southern Command commander Navy Adm. Craig Faller said Thursday. Faller told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Southern Command is looking at the detention facility to determine if there's "a more efficient way to conduct that mission set." Faller said there are currently about 1,800 U.S. National Guard forces serving at the military prison at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The detention facility opened in 2002 to hold prisoners affiliated with al-Qaida and the Taliban caught during the almost two-decade-long war on terrorism. About 780 prisoners have been held at the facility since it opened, but only 40 remain now, including detainees charged in connection with the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the October 2000 strike on the destroyer USS Cole. In the Senate hearing, Sen. Joe

(TNS) U.S. military personnel headed to Guantanamo may be reduced as the Pentagon looks to efficiently relocate them.

Manchin, D-W.Va., questioned whether it was time to move the remaining prisoners to a maximum security facility in the United States to save money. "It's costing $13 million per inmate. $13 million. What type of efficiencies do you think you can do to cut into that? How can we better operate and don't you

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think it is time we look at re-positioning these prisoners that would be more cost effective to the American taxpayers?" In an exclusive interview with McClatchy after the hearing, Faller said the review would look at the base size and the number of personnel serving there. "The footprint of Guantana-

mo is spread out, there's a lot of camps, a lot of infrastructure that was designed for a different time and a different population," Faller told McClatchy. "What's the best combination that is most efficient, with the right level of guards and the right funding, while respecting that we have an important

mission to do?" Faller said any decisions would be mindful of the continued legal proceedings against the remaining detainees. "It's essential that the commission process move forward in a way that respects all aspects of the proceedings and gets to justice," Faller said. "We want to look at this carefully, what are the right conditions, the right time, and move forward." Recommendations on the force-size requirements at Guantanamo Bay will be sent to Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who is evaluating Southern Command's resources as part of a global look at all the combatant commands, to see if the funding and resources committed to them line up with the National Defense Strategy, which focuses on resetting the military to be able to meet potential threats from China and Russia. While there could be cuts at Guantanamo Bay, the Senate panel did not seem to favor any cuts to Southern Command's size or mission throughout the rest of Central and South America. The command is working to counter increased influence and military presence by both Russia and China throughout that region.

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(Flickr) Doritos are not only the sponsored chip of the NFL but a Super Bowl party staple have been for years.

Planning the perfect Super Bowl party LEVI DONALDSON

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The Super Bowl is always a benchmark of the year. Even if football isn’t your thing, so much about the Super Bowl intrigues people, and it serves as a great excuse to get together with your friends and have a good time. Any party needs good ideas to make it memorable, comfortable and enjoyable for all of your guests. Snacks are super important for fans and non-fans alike. It’s great to have a variety while still having everything easy to reach and eat. Chips, dip, pretzels, popcorn, pizza rolls and trail mix are all convenient. It’s also a good idea to recommend that people bring something to share. This makes it easier on the host and can make the lineup of food more spread out and diverse. Also, it's important to keep in mind allergies or other dietary restrictions that your guests may have. Make sure you have enough stuff without meat, for instance, and that not everything has dairy or gluten so everyone can have options to take from. Make sure you also have enough plates and silverware, and either get disposables or prepare for dishes. You also need to consider drinks. Soda is great, but it's also good to have alternatives like lemonade as well. Make sure any alcohol is consumed responsibly and that everyone is comfortable with it. As a host, if you don’t want to have alcohol at your party, just communicate politely with your

friends beforehand. You’ll also want a couple extra trays of cubes or a big bag of ice on standby. Don’t forget the cups, either! Traditions are fun and can make your Super Bowl experience a lot more fun and engaging. Jeremy Galloza (sophomore, musical theater and music) is from Philadelphia and has a custom with his family when their team wins. He said that whenever the Eagles win games in the playoffs, and especially if they win the Super Bowl everyone will order wings to celebrate. It’s a good memory he has with the people he cares about, so make sure you don’t take things too seriously and enjoy what you do with your group no matter the outcome of the game. The ads are a big drawing point for people as well. Companies spend millions of dollars to get coverage and make their advertisements especially entertaining. It can also be a time for production companies to debut big trailers for highly anticipated movies. So, while the ad breaks serve as a great time to get a refill, there is also a lot of entertainment to be watched there as well. You can play games with the football and the ads, such as drinking games or rating the commercials. There are tons of lists online for fun games that engage you and your friends. Allyson Donnelly (senior, nursing) recalled her Super Bowl memories. She recommends having Coke, cheese puffs, ChickFil-A and beer at hand. She was a resident assistant in Whitmyre Hall last year, and they threw a huge Super Bowl party for the residents.

“It’s a tradition for the [RA’s] in Whitmyre to run the event,” she said. Part of the preparation for such a big event was to buy a lot of snacks. “We bought, like, a thousand pizza rolls,” she said. “Like not even kidding, my entire trunk in my car was filled with them.” It’s definitely worth checking out if your building is doing an event for the Super Bowl because a lot of effort can go into them, and they’re good places to socialize with your peers. Remember, though, that not everyone is crazy about sports. If you’re throwing a party and inviting your friends, it's more than likely that there will be varying levels of sports appreciation. Some people just like the company. Rhea Simon (sophomore, political science) said that she usually enjoys the game but is more interested in the history and culture behind it. She commented on how the Chiefs played in the very first Super Bowl, and they very nearly went up against the Green Bay Packers this year, who also competed in the first event. Simon also went on to talk about being excited for the advertisements and activism shown in them. From enjoying the half time show to being a hardcore football fan to just hanging with your friends, there are a lot of reasons people watch the Super Bowl. A good host should accommodate everyone so that they all have a good time. It’s a good idea to have some activities going on after the game if the night is still going strong. Board games, video games and Sheetz runs can be a great addition.

(Jake Slebodnick/The Penn) The green space across from North Dining will undergo a change of scenery toward the end of the spring semester.

IUP to begin building Kopchick College in May JAKE SLEBODNICK

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

Ground-breaking news was released Thursday. IUP announced that construction for the John and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will pick up in May, with the ground-breaking ceremony to take place May 6. It will “transform how IUP delivers science education,” according to IUP’s website. The college will replace the already-demolished Leonard Hall, Weyandt Hall and Walsh Hall, both of which are being utilized. According to “The Voice of Indiana County,” WCCS AM 1160 and 101.1 FM, Walsh will be razed prior to the construction of Kopchick and Weyandt after the building is complete. The building itself will measure around 151,751 square feet and

will include modern upgrades, including laser and material science innovation. The innovations, such as a new planetarium, imaging laboratory, outdoor garden and greenhouse, will help students focus on making new discoveries. Additionally, there will be designated classroom sections next to these resources to make practicing research easy and accessible to students. It will also allow people on the outside to peer into the labs and see how students put their knowledge to work. The project itself is expected to cost around $90 million, with $23 million donated by John and Char Kopchick. That donation was the largest made to the university for this project. The ceremony will begin along the North Walk of the Oak Grove, and the college is expected to open in Spring 2022.

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(Facebook) While overseas, Boris put his media production knowledge to work by helping with photoshoots, instructional tapings and radio production.

Shiloff continues the air-wave of excellence for non-traditional students EMILY LOOSE

Staff Writer E.D.Loose@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Studies have shown that more students on college campuses are falling into the non-traditional category every year. According to CLASP (Center for Law and Social Policy) (2015), about 40 percent of students in colleges and universities in the U.S. fall into the non-traditional category. IUP is no different. One of those non-traditional students is making a big difference in his department. Boris Shiloff is not like most of the students in the communications media department. Aside from age, Shiloff has a different understanding in broadcasting. As many students start to grasp and understand how the equipment works and what it is like behind-the-scenes at a radio station, Shiloff has already had years of experience. Currently employed at KDKA-AM in Pittsburgh, Shiloff first found footing in radio broadcasting through a station in Lake Tahoe, California. A few years later, he went on to join the Army in active duty. He was in the Army for 10 years. During those years, Shiloff was a public affairs broadcast specialist. This gave him the opportunity to work in a range of duties,

(Facebook) Shiloff is now a non-traditional student at IUP as well as a radio personality for KDKA-AM.

including journalism and media relations. It also gave him the chance to continue with his love of working in radio. He was able to run a radio station while stationed in Germany, which he called “a great experience” that helped him know what he wanted to do in his career. “I already had an idea that broadcasting was what I wanted to do, so the Army helped solidify that for me,” he said about the work. After returning to the U.S., Shiloff had the chance to work at Y-108 FM, a radio station based in Pittsburgh where he was a radio

board operator. After a little more than a year, KDKA-AM had a job opening for a part-time reporter. Though intrigued, Shiloff was not sure if it would be for him or if he would be able to live up to what he saw the station as. “I was a bit reluctant at first, knowing the legacy of KDKA, to apply,” he said, referencing how KDKA was one of the first radio stations in the U.S. “But in the end, I kept going back to the thought, ‘What's the worst they can say? No?'" In the end, he decided he should go and try for the position.

Only three months later, he was afternoon producer this semester. hired and has been there ever He also currently hosts “Afternoon since. Archives” every Monday. The “I started Jan. 2 as a part-time, show is from noon to 2 p.m. and is primarily on weekends,” he said. focused on the music of the 1950s “I am also filling in as a news to the 1990s. anchor, reporter and occasionally He is also currently enrolled in doing traffic reports.” a news production class that preBefore coming pares packages “I was a bit reluctant at ﬁrst, knowing for IUP-TV. to IUP, Shiloff went to the Com- the legacy of KDKA, to apply. But in the Both of these munity College of end, I kept going back to the thought, activities have Allegheny County ‘What's the worst they can say? No?'" been helpful for two years. He with his career was “intimidated” at KDKA due - Boris Shiloﬀ, referring to KDKA-AM's legacy. to adding to to come to IUP, not only due to his experiences being older than other students and work ethics. but also going from the small Shiloff said he was glad to population of CCAC to a large choose IUP as his college. Though one at IUP. Once here, he found he commutes from Westmoreland no reason to be. County where there are closer “Coming to a university setting, schools, he said he was confident I was expecting to be mistaken for in his choice. a staff member or a grad assistant. “It is a smaller campus, and My friends have even jokingly some of the classes are smaller, called me Billy Madison. But, from but I really enjoy the more intiwhat I've experienced, I've had no mate setting where the instructors problems of any kind.” can afford to be more supportive He said that everyone he met to their individual classes and through IUP has been “great.” He students.” has enjoyed getting to know all of Shiloff has enjoyed his expehis professors and fellow classriences in life so far. He said he mates. has no regrets in any of them and Despite having the experience cannot wait to see what the future and a career in radio, Shiloff also holds for him, but his current situhelps at WIUP-FM, a 1,600-watt ations have boded well. community radio station owned “One of my professors asked by IUP. the class on the first day, ‘What's Last semester, he was the your dream job?’ and I was glad to morning producer, becoming say, ‘I'm living it.’"

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IUP nutrition programs ranked by Great Value Colleges HALEY BROWN Staff Writer H.Brown@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

IUP has yet another department to boast about because the bachelor’s degree program for nutrition and dietetics now has a national top 10 ranking. Great Value Colleges rated this college based on independent data, the ratio of faculty members in the department compared to the students in the program, return on investments and the nutrition and dietetics students’ ability to customize their degrees within IUP’s program. The department was also judged on the unique features it offers and the things that set it apart from the rest of the colleges that were ranked lower on the Great Value Colleges list. IUP was the only college from Pennsylvania to succeed in making it onto the list, and it now sits with colleges like Texas A&M University and Florida State University. IUP has many departments that it is well-known for and that regularly receive high praise from various sources. Some of these

(IUP Website) Great Value Colleges used multiple forms of research to rank IUP in its latest list of affordable yet academically successful programs.

especially well-known assets of IUP’s programs include careers in food and nutrition, counseling for nutrition needs, experimental foods, purchasing in hospitality, food consumption and principles of management. IUP is also often praised for the peer nutrition counseling program, the interdisciplinary simulations and organization of nutrition and dietetics student organizations and the scholarships

for nutrition-specific students. IUP is known for its “overall outstanding reputation, faculty excellence, and commitment to providing students with a high-quality education and the tools that they need to achieve their future goals.” In December, the master’s program in food and nutrition at IUP was also ranked as one of the top choices for graduate programs in the U.S. Intelligent.com is an

independent national planning committee for higher education and selected IUP as the only university from Pennsylvania for the December 2019 ranking. This ranking was based on evaluation of student engagement within the program, potential for return on investments, and evaluation from third parties. “Students in our programs benefit from faculty who prioritize excellent teaching and quality advising as foundational to student success,” Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis, chair of IUP’s department of food and nutrition said. “Our department’s emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and service to the community provide a high level of experiential education infused across the curriculum. “We are proud the value of our innovated learning opportunities for students has been recognized by Great Value Colleges.” IUP was honored to receive many other awards and opportunities of recognition throughout 2019. For example, it was chosen for U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities 2020 and was ranked third in Pennsylvania for its ability to graduate

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Opinion (TNS) Jimmy Garoppolo (right) is looking to lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl victory Sunday.

Jimmy G is not the answer San Francisco needs during postseason Jimmy Garoppolo has made it to the big game being played Sunday. The problem with him is, was he the reason the 49ers made it to the Super Bowl? The short answer is no. When people think of the success that San Francisco has had Garoppolo is not the first name that comes to mind. The names that come to mind are Tevin Coleman, Richard Sherman, Nick Bosa, etc… The reason why he is not the reason where they are is easily seen in the stats. Garoppolo has 208 passing yards in two games this postseason. That’s tied for 10th most of the starting quarterbacks (QB). The only starter to have less is Carson Wentz, who got injured in the game. He has also had one passing touchdown in the playoffs. To put that into perspective, running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver John Brown had the same amount.

As a team, the 49ers rank last during the postseason in passing yards but first in rushing yards. The combined effort of Coleman and Raheem Mostert have powered the offense. On the defensive side, the 49ers rank first in yards per game with 252. They also lead in sacks and turnovers. Do these stats say great QB? Absolutely not, and certainly not a player that is getting paid $27 million per year. Now there are some positives about him this year. It was the first season he played all 16 games. He did have a good season having 27 touchdowns to 13 interceptions. The problem is that Garoppolo has to do better in the postseason and especially against his next opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs. If it comes down to the final two minutes, Garoppolo may not be the one teams want to have the ball. If the 49ers want to win the

game this week, it will come down to the defense. Bosa and Sherman will be tested against the best QB in the league, Patrick Mahomes, and a star studded offense. Garoppolo needs to have the game of his life and needs to show he is worth $27 million. He needs to show that he is more underrated than overrated. This could be the game to propel his career and start his legacy. As of right now, Jimmy G is just another QB who played behind Tom Brady for a couple seasons. That is the only legacy he has. Well, that and the reason there is a “rift” in the Patriots organization between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick. The question that will linger throughout the five-hour pregame show leading up to the game is whether or not Garoppolo will step-up and shine. Will he take a back row seat to the dominant defense and rushing attack? Jimmy G is the only one that could answer that question Sunday.

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(Facebook) Project Trio consists of Greg Pattillo (middle), Eric Stephenson (right) and Peter Seymour (left). The band announced its new album, “Sixth Floor Live,” which arrives in April.

Project Trio astounds IUP campus with mixture of sounds, music HALEY BROWN Staff Writer H.Brown@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. The Project Trio performance at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Gorell Performance Hall was an irrefutably fun experience. All three musicians were beyond engaging, and their manner of skillful playing was energetic and enthralling throughout the one-hour performance. Their use of overexaggerated facial expressions and dramatic stances while playing made the performance

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come to life, and it was as if they were having a conversation with the audience, despite the first few numbers going without any introduction or dialogue. Have you ever heard of a beatboxing flutist? Now you have. Greg Pattillo not only plays flute, but he also provides some of the percussion during their set and is helped along by the drumming, tapping and finger plucking of Peter Seymour and Eric Stephenson on the bodies of their instruments. With each new song, a new level of playfulness seemed to be brought out of the three men,

and the audience thrived on that energy and threw it right back at the performers. They shared an assortment of pieces, such as a moving medley of their favorite songs from the Broadway musical “West Side Story,” some jazz pieces, a few original pieces of their own, which included a salsa as their final song, and their own version of “Peter and the Wolf.” The “Peter and the Wolf” segment was narrated comically by all three members in a silly but inarguably charming way. From their first steps onto the stage, these energetic men

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held the audience captive with their exciting personalities, and there was no doubt throughout the performance that they were loving every second of what they were doing. Project Trio is a chamber performance group of three men who have traveled across the globe to perform and who each bring their own tastes into the group’s presentation. With wildly different styles of music to be shown, the various styles and their unique ways of presenting them demand rapturous applause at the end of each of their eye-catching segments.

The group consists of Stephenson, who plays cello; Seymour, who plays the double bass; and Pattillo, who wields the flute. The band is based in Brooklyn, New York, but has traveled across the U.S. and boasts a successful YouTube account. The three met as students at the Cleveland Institute of Music and were fast friends and began to look into pieces that included all three of their instruments. Surprised to find that not many pieces existed, they were determined to change that and began creating their peculiarly pleasing music together as a result.

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St. Louis boy becomes hero in new Disney+ docu-series DANIEL NEMAN TNS St. Louis Post-Dispatch

(Facebook) “Sex Education” arrived on Netflix in 2019 and stars Asa Butterfield as Otis, Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley and Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong.

Netflix original offers nostalgia, relatable content in new season HALEY BROWN Staff Writer H.Brown@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. The Netflix original “Sex Education” covers the entire high school spectrum. From montage scenes of a masturbation addiction, to discovering sexual orientation, to uncomfortable moments of attempted and failed teenage intercourse, “Sex Education” has it all. All of our favorite characters have returned in this season, and the producers even included some scenes of Adam while he was at his military academy and Maeve’s struggle to express her feelings. While being realistic and relatable about typical high school relationships and budding sexual tension, the show dramatizes each event just enough to entertain all watchers. Though the comic relief seems much more prevalent than the sobering moments in this feel-good show, there are still more serious topics that are snuck in more than a few times. The show occasionally covers underlying issues like shifting mental health, familial struggles, the overwhelming pressure on student athletes and even narcotics addictions. The secondhand embarrassment is sometimes unbearable, but fun nonetheless, and the show

keeps you laughing and sometimes hiding behind your own hands through each episode. In an episode that covers how mass misinformation about chlamydia spreads like wildfire across the school’s campus, we get another taste/reminder of just how embarrassing learning about sex in high school used to be. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any more mortifying, Otis’s mother becomes the resident sex expert at his high school and refuses to remove herself from the situation because of the poor state of the school’s sex education curriculum. Unrequited love seems a popular theme from the very beginning of this new season. Maeve finally admits to her girl friend that she “still isn’t over Otis” but hesitates to communicate such an idea to him because she doesn’t want to put undue stress on his new relationship. An episode covers the process of reporting sexual assault and what may qualify as a sexual assault when the big-hearted “dumb blonde” named Aimee gets ejaculated on while on public transportation. In the episodes that follow, the show highlights how the trauma of the event affects her, despite her initial reaction of brushing off the incident and telling Maeve. Jackson, after intentionally injuring his hand to avoid the continua-

tion of the swimming career forced upon him by one of his mothers, tries out for the school production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” He finds a new friend in his female tutor who is charged with the task of helping him keep his grades up since his swim scholarship is no longer an option. This second season urges viewers to look forward to a third season of this show. Despite the second season being as entertaining and relatable as the first, it seemed as if some of the characters were struggling to once again become comfortable in themselves, namely Otis and his mother, Jean. While this backward progress seems disappointing, it points out the reality that progress in any life endeavor is not often linear and reminds us that we should be forgiving and patient with ourselves and practice self-care despite the challenges and drawbacks life may throw at us. The originality of this high school dramedy leaves nothing to be desired and offers an insightful look at the sex lives of modern-day teenagers and highlights their fears, insecurities and confusion surrounding sex, as well as the rest of their complicated little lives. It never fails to leave watchers wanting more of the charming and complicated lives of the average high school teenagers in this weirdly beautiful Netflix Original.

St. Louisans have long been the subjects of important documentaries: Chuck Berry, Stan Musial, Joseph Pulitzer, William S. Burroughs, Tina Turner. The latest is Sidney Keys III. He is 13 years old. Sidney is the focus of "The Spectacular Sidney," available Friday on the Disney+ streaming service. The half-hour documentary is part of the "Marvel Hero Project," which began its first season in November. The "Marvel Hero Project" is a series of short films about young people who are making a difference. Sidney is featured because he founded and runs Books n Bros, a book club for African American boys. Sidney, an eighth-grader at Loyola Academy of St. Louis, is an avid reader. A few years ago, his mother took him to EyeSeeMe in University City, the only African American children's bookstore in the area. "The school I was going to at the time was majority Caucasian, so I didn't get to see a representation of myself in the school library. I didn't even realize it," says Sidney, who lives in south city. "When I saw the books at EyeSeeMe and I saw the books at my school library, I liked the books at EyeSeeMe a lot better." So entranced was Sidney = 10 years old at the time -- that his mother made a Facebook Live video of him reading "Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire" at the store. It went viral, eventually being viewed 65,000 times. "Since I was a big fan of the books that I was reading, I asked the bookstore if there was a book club I could join," he says. "They said there was, but there was a catch: It was all girls. So I asked if I could start a book club for boys." From the start, the club was called Books n Bros. A group of black boys would meet at the store. Sidney would pick the book each month and lead the discussion about it, crafting the questions along with his mother. After a few months, Books n Bros outgrew the bookstore space and moved into a Microsoft store. But then NBC News did a segment about the group. It grew

(Facebook) “The Marvel Hero Project” is Disney+’s new series about young people making differences.

so much that it had to move into space provided for free by the Ferguson Youth Initiative. Membership now stands at more than 150. Many of the boys are from other states and participate in the meet-ups, as Sidney calls them, via Skype. Additional assistance is provided by adult mentors called Big Bros. The cost for membership is $25 per month, which includes a copy of the book and shipping costs. "It's not really about the money. I do it to promote African American literacy. Kids, especially kids of color, like to read books that they can relate to," Sidney says. "Adults force books on them, which they might not like." Books the group has read include "Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire," of course; graphic novels "The New Kid" and "The Supadupa Kid"; "March," which is about civil rights legend John Lewis; and "Hidden Figures," which was turned into a movie, about black women working at NASA during the space race. Books n Bros has a nonprofit side, too. Chub Cares: Adopt a Bro allows people to sponsor memberships for youngsters who can't afford to join the club. The initiative is named for Sidney's late uncle, "Chub" Caldwell, whom Sidney said tested as "really smart" but nevertheless was deemed to be a special-needs student. He was bored in school and found his way to the streets, where he died. Being the subject of a documentary "is really surreal," Sidney says. "I wouldn't have thought, maybe two years ago, that I would be on Disney. It's really crazy. Seeing it on Disney and seeing the Marvel logo with all of the comic pages whipping, that's just crazy."

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(Facebook) In the past, the first 12 Doctors were portrayed by white male actors. “Doctor Who” rewrote history in 2017 by casting its first female doctor, Jodie Whitaker, and changing up the behind-the-scenes crew, including the scriptwriter.

‘Doctor Who’ changes own history with first black Doctor ANNA MECHLING Staff Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The popular and long-standing “Doctor Who” series created a social uproar when it was revealed during Sunday night’s episode, “Fugitive of the Judoon,” that it will have its first ever black Doctor. British actor Jo Martin will play the Doctor. Thirteen actors have played the Doctor, making Jo Martin the 14th. She played Natalie Crouch in the BBC One sitcom “The Crouches” between 2003 and 2005 and was on “Holby City” in 2019. The show itself has not revealed much detail about Martin’s character, but fans are excited about the first (female) black actor to play the alien Time Lord with two hearts. In the exchange between Martin and the 13th Doctor, played by Jodie Whitaker, she introduces herself as The Doctor. Whitaker does not recognize this regeneration as The Doctor, as has happened before with other other reincarnations. The Doctor, a member of the species known as Time Lords, regenerates rather than dies. Time

(Facebook) Jodie Whitaker became the first female doctor in 2017 by playing the incarnation of the 13th Doctor.

Lords change faces, ages and now genders when their bodies are under extreme stress. Many students who are “Doctor Who” fans (Whovians) are ecstatic about the new Doctor. “I love the ‘Doctor Who’ series and am ecstatic about the new Doctor being black and on top of that, a woman,” Bradley Mateo (senior, economics and marketing) said. “The show itself is a creative masterpiece, but it’s also starting to show up-to-date, diverse characters. “I think like the world itself and society, it’s slowly evolving and representing a greater generation of people.” Some think it’s a good thing

and about time television and the mass media focus on representation among characters and actors. “I am a huge ‘Doctor Who’ fan,” Emily Ostrowski (graduate, student affairs and higher education) said. “Although I haven’t seen much of the newer seasons, I think it’s interesting that for 54 years, ‘Doctor Who’ had all white, male doctors as the show’s protagonist, and only in 2017 did they have their first female doctor. “Bringing on a woman of color in the newest season seems to be following suit with many shows that are responding to the lack of representation in our current pro-

gramming. There has always been privilege for white people to be able to find music, television or pretty much anything that represents them in the mainstream mass media. I am glad that shows like ‘Doctor Who’ are not just aware of the issues but are acting to change the lack of representation on and off screen.” Others who haven’t watched the series but have heard about the news of the series first black lead believe it’s a great thing, especially to society. “I have never really watched ‘Doctor Who’ but know the series and feel as though it shows the power of women,” Amy Daube (senior, sociology) said. “I think it

extends itself to an even further diverse representation for minorities as well. “It also gives hope to the fans and society in general that the society in which we live in is changing for the better with its emergence with more minorities in major roles. It’s more representative of the society in which we live in, and I think that’s an amazing thing.” Martin is not the first female to portray the Doctor as Whittaker was the first incarnation of the character. There have been several strong female characters including River Song played by Alex Kingston, Amy Pond played by Karen Gillan, Clara Oswald played by Jenna Coleman, Rose Tyler played by Billie Piper and Donna Noble played by Catherine Tate, just to name a few. The famous British science fiction drama television series is produced by BBC, and it’s been airing since 1963. With each incarnation, the actor playing the famous, and timeless, character brings a new personality and determination to the table. Each incarnation is lovable in his or her own way. “Doctor Who” airs weekly on Sunday at 8 p.m. on BBC and BBC America.

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39 classic, fan-favorite games DESMOND BROWN Staff Writer vjby@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. It is common practice that game publishers renew trademarks for old games that they owned. In this case, however, Nintendo has renewed nearly 40 game titles this past week (39 to be exact.) With Nintendo remastering and remaking games like “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” and “Star Fox,” fans of the Japanese video game conglomerate are speculating what these renewals could mean for their favorite games. Of the 39 games that were trademarked, there are three standouts among them: “Super Mario Sunshine,” “Kirby Air Ride” and “Nintendogs.” The reason why there is so much buzz is that they are the most underrated games Nintendo has produced in the eyes of many fans. “Super Mario Sunshine” is one of the most heavily requested games and considered one of the best “Mario” games that Nintendo has produced. In this game, Mario must once again save Princess Peach when he is unjustly accused of polluting the island with magical sludge. Not is it only one of the best-looking 3D games on Gamecube, but the game also featured some of the best platforming and depth in its generation. “Kirby Air Ride” takes the racing formula that Nintendo has perfected and spun it on its head. In this game, players take on challenges in three different racing modes. The first was “Air Ride.” Similar to “Mario Kart,” players can choose vehicles and race against either the computer or other local players. What was different was that Kirby’s patented ability to copy the skills of his enemies were his power-ups. Also, each of the vehicles had its unique quirks, anywhere from vehicles that cannot stop to special characters replacing Kirby like Meta Knight or King Dedede. The second was “Top Ride.” As the name suggests, the game

"Alleyway" "Animal Crossing: City Folk" "Balloon Kid" "Card Hero" "Crusin'" "Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger" "Eternal Darkness" "Face Raiders" "Freaky Forms" "Golden Sun: Dark Dawn" "Jam with the Band" "Kid Icarus" "Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards" "Kirby Air Ride" "Kirby Mass Attack" "Kirby's Adventure" "Majora's Mask" "Mario Sports" "Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mini-Land Mayhem" "Mario vs. Donkey Kong Minis March Again" "Nintendogs + Cats" "Nintendo Presents: Style Boutique" "Ocarina of Time" "Phantom Hourglass" "Pullblox" "Pushmo" "Radar Mission" "Shadows of Almia" "Skyward Sword" "Spirit Camera" "Steel Diver" "Super Mario Sunshine" "Super Mario World" "Swapnote" "The Adventure of Link" "The Wind Waker" "Urban Champion" "WarioWare Smooth Moves" "Wave Race" was top-down racing and allowed for quicker, more chaotic races. Players would have unique items they could use and race in small, obstacle-filled tracks. The third, and arguably the most popular, mode was “City Trial.” In this mode, players would start with an underpowered vehicle and explore a city to find upgrades or new vehicles before the time ran out. Secrets were hidden all over for players to discover, including legendary vehicles like the Dragoon and Hydra. While exploring, players compete against the computer or local players to build the best machine and engage in random events to earn even better up

grades. When the time ran out, the player would test their machine in a variety of mini-games or a classic “Air Ride.” Released on the original Nintendo DS, “Nintendogs” (and the later “Cats” edition) gave players the chance to raise a puppy or kitten. Activities included going on walks, feeding them, petting them and taking them to the vet. It was especially popular among female gamers and kids. While Nintendo may not be making a new version of any of these games, that does not mean that they are not. If anything, that means that Nintendo has some plans in store for at least some of these titles. One can only hope.

(Facebook) “Family Guy” premiered Jan. 31, 1999, on Fox, and the show is still going strong.

Icons still define pop culture in today’s time LEVI DONALDSON

Staff Writer L.Donaldson@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

It is always interesting to look at the longevity of what we care about. The icons that define pop culture have such important starting times, but no one knows when and if they will fade away. Looking back at these beginning can really draw a new appreciation for the relevancy of what people enjoy and remember. Marilyn Monroe was an infamous actress and model in the ‘50s and ‘60s. She is remembered for her personality and the films she made. She was a prominent and successful actress time and time again, and her final film, “The Misfits,” premiered Jan. 31, 1961, a year before her tragic death by a drug overdose. This film saw her acting beside Clark Gable in a hopelessly conflicted love story. Monroe’s career is remembered for her bold moments, such as singing “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy; however, her work in Hollywood shouldn’t be forgotten. Her most famous films include “The Seven Year Itch,” “Some Like It Hot” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” She worked in dozens of films as well as modeling and maintaining her social relevance. Her impact has lasted all this time to the point where she is still a defining figure in fashion and pop culture. On Jan. 31, 1999, more than 20 years ago, “Family Guy” debuted on Fox. It propelled creator and leading actor Seth MacFarlene into his career and has been quite withstanding with 18 seasons so far. It pushed dark comedy into the spotlight and has had an

influence on pop culture while staying a controversial and divisive television show. The show has also been a big step forward in the careers of Mila Kunis, Seth Green and Patrick Warburton, who have all lent their vocal talents. “Family Guy” has also a large list of impressive celebrity guests, including Robert Downey Jr., Betty White, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds and Alex Trebek. “It’s a funny and usually upto-date play on society,” Seth Villemain (sophomore, chemistry) said. The long running nature of ‘Family Guy’ has seen it tackle a number of modern ideas and pop culture spoofs. “Family Guy is this bizarre, oneof-a-kind show,” McHale Baden (junior, theater) said. “It’s either entertaining because it’s genuinely funny or entertaining because it's so horribly off the mark. I’ve been watching the show for over 10 years and have gone from genuinely liking it, to hating it, to enjoying it ironically way more than I did genuinely.” On Jan. 31, 2012, Leonard Cohen came out with “Old Ideas,” his 12th studio album. It debuted at No. 1 in 11 countries and became Cohen’s highest-charting record in the U.S. Cohen, who is famous for his song “Hallelujah,” was 77 when “Old Ideas” premiered. This makes him one of the oldest chart toppers. The album contains 10 songs and received almost universally positive reviews. The Guardian, Rolling Stone and Chicago Tribune all praised it. Cohen released two live albums and three studio albums after “Old Ideas,” including one that came out just last year. Cohen died Nov. 7, 2016.

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(Facebook) “Murder Mystery” stars Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler as a couple who solve a murder mystery onboard a ship.

Netflix says ‘Murder Mystery’ was most ‘popular’ 2019 release RYAN FAUGHNDER TNS Los Angeles Times When many people think of Netflix in 2019, especially during awards season, they probably think of movies like "The Irishman" and "Marriage Story" -- prestigious titles with inescapable "for your consideration" ads, ecstatic reviews and social media chatter. Or they might think of shows such as "Stranger Things" and "Russian Doll." But according to a new ranking from Netflix, the most popular title of the year for the streaming giant's U.S. viewers was something completely different: the not-so-well-reviewed Adam Sandler-Jennifer Aniston crime comedy film "Murder Mystery." Surprised? Before going any further, it's important to define what Netflix means by "popular," because the company has long been known for coyness when it comes to releasing viewership data for the shows and movies on its service. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based firm has only recently begun releasing data for how many people are watching some of its originals. And even those numbers are of limited use because they lack the context a third-party data firm could provide, such as comparisons to traditional TV viewership and shows on rival services. In the time it takes to parse what Netflix's data actually means, one could watch a decent chunk of Martin Scorsese's latest

Here's the company's ranking of the most popular releases on its platform in the last year.

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Shows (Facebook) “Stranger Things 3” stars Finn Wilfhard and Millie Bobby Brown as the main characters battling sci-fi creatures to save their hometown.

mob epic. For its New Year's top 10 lists, Netflix calculated popularity based on how many people watched at least two minutes of a piece of content in its first 28 days of release, according to a person familiar with the methodology. Yes, two minutes. That's not a typo. If someone clicked on a "Stranger Things" episode because it was featured on the homepage and got about as far as the opening credits, that counts for Netflix's popularity roundup. Think how YouTube counts views based on how many people start watching a video, not by how many finish. This is different from how Netflix generally determines viewership. With its movies, for example, it's a view if the person gets

through 70 percent of the run time. Netflix earlier this year said 73 million households watched "Murder Mystery" in its first four weeks. This month, Netflix said "The Irishman" was watched by more than 26.4 million households in its first week. So Netflix's latest rankings don't provide a reliable measure of success for its programming. But caveats aside, the list provides some interesting factoids, other than the ascendance of "Murder Mystery." Sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is second on the popularity index for its third season on Netflix, according to the company. Third place goes to another Netflix original, the Michael Bay action film "6 Underground," which was released on the service this month. (The movie hasn't been

out for 28 days yet, so its ranking is based on a projection. The same goes for other recent releases.) However, in fourth place sits Pixar's "Incredibles 2," which was released by its now biggest rival, Walt Disney Co. On Netflix's separate list of popular movies, "Incredibles 2" ranks third, while Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" came in at No. 9. That's interesting in part because Disney is shifting its streaming strategy to put its movies on its well-publicized new service Disney+ instead of Netflix. The rankings show family content is a popular draw for Netflix, particularly when it comes from Disney. One surprise on the service's TV list: The final season of its acclaimed "Orange is the New Black" is nowhere to be found.

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(Facebook) Patrick Stewart (left) returned to the title role of Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: Picard,” which airs Thursdays on CBS.

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NEAL JUSTIN TNS Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Jean-Luc Picard is boldly going where no USS Enterprise captain has gone before: on a massive guilt trip. In "Star Trek: Picard," one of the year's most highly anticipated TV voyages, the usually unflappable commander is wrestling with his conscience, failing to fully come to terms with how the Federation abandoned his highly controversial mission to rescue residents of the destroyed enemy planet Romulus two decades earlier. He spends his days wandering his French vineyard, walking his dog, sipping decaffeinated tea and seething over his tainted legacy. "I haven't been living," he says in the first episode, which aired Thursday on CBS All Access. "I've been waiting to die." Don't panic, Trekkies. Picard eventually blasts into space. But the show's writers were in no hurry to set the action on stun. Our hero doesn't even utter the order "Engage" until the end of the third hour. "This feels more grounded," said creator Alex Kurtzman. "It's very rare that you see a lot of time spent on the planet Earth in the world of 'Star Trek,' and we did

not want to rush past that. We wanted to take the time to show the condition of Picard's life, and to watch him evolve before taking off into the stars. We are always leading with character first. The look and the tone and the feel of the show is different by design." That approach suited actor Patrick Stewart, who returns to the title role more than 25 years after the conclusion of the TV series, "The Next Generation," and 18 years after the feature film, "Star Trek: Nemesis." "I only appear very briefly in my uniform, and this was another one of the rather presumptuous conditions that I laid down, that I didn't want to wear a uniform in this," said the knighted actor earlier this month at the Television Critics Association press tour. "I felt it very important that we put a lot of distance between 'Next Generation' and what we are seeking to do here in this. Picard's life has changed. He's troubled, disturbed, lonely and with feelings of strange, unnatural guilt." What hasn't changed is the beloved franchise's use of futuristic story lines to reflect modern-day issues. In this case, synthetic lifeforms – the most famous of which was Data – have been banned, a clear reference to current anti-immigration sentiments and hate crimes. "'Star Trek' stories have a

tendency to reflect the fractures in our world," said Akiva Goldsman, who won an Oscar for writing "A Beautiful Mind" and is an executive producer on the new series. "The stratification of people and opportunity, when it comes to the marginalization of others, not being openhearted or seeing with empathetic eyes, these seem to be pervasive problems that we all saw as rife for healing, and 'Star Trek' does this small little bit in trying to heal social ills." Stewart never stopped appreciating the franchise's lofty ambitions. "As I look around the world today, there has never been a more important moment when entertainment and show business can address some of the issues that are potentially damaging our world," he said. "Now, I'm not saying we are turning 'Star Trek' into a political show. Not remotely. What we are making is entertainment, but it should reflect, perhaps in a subtle and gentle way, the world that we are living in. That's what "Star Trek" has always done, and I think it's important." Still, there was a time when he harbored some resentment toward the character. "I found quite soon after we wrapped the fourth of our movies, 'Nemesis,' that I had hung a kind of albatross around my neck,"

Stewart said. "I got an interview with a director who I was passionate to meet with because there was a role in his next movie, a small role, I wanted to play. And he was very nice to me and saw me and said, 'I think you do terrific work, but why would I want Jean-Luc Picard in my movie?' That was a savage blow for quite a long time." Stewart quickly reestablished his versatility, from playing Macbeth in a West End production to voicing a pile of feces in "The Emoji Movie." The reprisal of X-Men mentor Charles Xavier, his other iconic role, in 2017's "Logan," deserved serious Oscar consideration. But he never quite shook Picard. At some point, he didn't want to. "It has taken a while for me to truly absorb the impact of this work," he said. "I'm not the leader, but in a sense, I'm a kind of symbol. I'm very content to be that because I think it's all about the quality of the work. So there was actually nothing that strange to be stepping into 'Star Trek: Picard,' because he's never actually left me. He has always been there, and it's a relationship that I am happy to continue with. That's an understatement. I'm absolutely thrilled to continue." Santiago Cabrera is just starting to comprehend the show's

popularity, both as a viewer and as one of the new actors to be invited into the "Star Trek" universe. "I moved around a lot as a kid. So I feel like I missed it," said Cabrera, who plays a former Starfleet pilot who is skeptical of Picard's intentions when he decides to embark on one last mission. "Now that I got into it and have watched so many episodes, the first thing I did was ring my folks and go, 'Why didn't we ever watch this at home?' It's fantastic, and I immediately understood why it has that cultural impact and the phenomenon of it. And what I've loved in meeting the fans in the few Comic Cons we've done is their innate curiosity. We're not only telling stories and reflecting the world today but also just, kind of, sparking their intellect." But few "Star Trek" fans whip up as much hysteria as Stewart. Is he now comfortable with being the face of one of sci-fi's most enduring franchises? "No, it doesn't bother me that I'm identified in that way, partly because there are some people who might take a little offense to that. I won't name any names, but their initials are Bill Shatner," he said, referring to the actor who's known almost as much for his blowhard ego as he is for playing Captain Kirk. "But I am very content to stand in Bill's shadow."

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Basketball earns pair of wins against Seton Hill

(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) IUP basketball posted a pair of victories Wednesday night at the KCAC, with the women winning 81–55 and the men claiming a 92–65 win. Check out game recaps on page 30.

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Men clinch PSAC tournament spot on Miller’s career night ELLIOT HICKS

Sports Editor E.Hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: Malik Miller (senior, communications media) breaks his career record for most points scored in a single game, leading IUP men’s basketball to a home victory against an upset-minded team in the bottom half of the PSAC West who hung around for much longer than the Crimson Hawks would have liked. That happened Saturday night against Clarion, and it happened again Wednesday night as the Hawks pulled away in the second half to defeat the Griffins 92–65. Miller scored 32 points, all the more impressive as he wasn’t helped by free throws like he was against Clarion the game prior. Armoni Foster (redshirt sophomore, criminal justice) nearly had a triple-double to add to the Hawks’ strong offensive night, putting up 21 points and getting 13 rebounds and seven assists.

(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) Malik Miller scored 32 points Wednesday in a victory against Seton Hill.

IUP’s offense was on fire, especially in the second half, as the Hawks pulled away after Seton Hill had cut the deficit to four points at halftime. After warming up in plain white T-shirts with a purple No. 24 on the

back in memoriam of Kobe Bryant, the offense looked just as strong as his vintage Lakers teams at times during the night. Six Crimson Hawks made 12 3-pointers in the game, which also clinched IUP’s slot in the PSAC

tournament in March. Shawndale Jones (junior, communications media) and Ethan Porterfield (freshman, kinesiology) also scored in double figures, scoring 12 and 10 points, respectively. Both Jones and Porterfield are only in the starting lineup because of injuries, with Jones currently filling in for Chucky Humphries (senior, communications media), who is trying to get back on the court for the Hawks’ next game at Mercyhurst Saturday. Regardless, the Hawks’ depth is strong enough that they should still be a favorite in the postseason, currently on top of the PSAC West by two games. With one month of games left to go in the regular season, six teams from each of the PSAC East and West will qualify for the tournament to be played in March. While the Hawks have clinched their spot, Pitt-Johnstown (17–4 overall) still has a good chance at the No. 1 seed if IUP were to lose it. California (Pa.) (14–6) and Mercyhurst (11–7) are in good spots

to qualify, while Gannon (9–9) and Slippery Rock (10–10) are likely to fill out the tournament from the West side as the division’s bottom trio of Clarion (4–16), Edinboro (3–13) and Seton Hill (3–14) aren’t likely to improve enough to qualify. On the East side, things are a little more complicated. The top four slots are pretty well set: Shippensburg (17–3) and West Chester (14–6) are in the driver’s seat for a first-round bye, and Millersville (11–9) and East Stroudsburg (11–8) should also get in. Four of the remaining five teams have a chance at the last two seeds; Kutztown and Shepherd are both tied at 9–11, while Lock Haven (8–10) and Bloomsburg (8–12) can get past them with a good string of games in February. Mansfield (5–14) looks to be the only team considered all but out at this point. IUP will look to get its first double-digit winning streak of the season at Mercyhurst on Saturday afternoon before returning home Feb. 8 to host Slippery Rock.

Women earn longest win streak in history with 17th straight JEFF HART

Lead Sports Writer J.R.Hart2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

It happened, Hawk Nation; the IUP women’s basketball team has made history this season. On Wednesday, the No. 5 Hawks earned their 17th consecutive win against the Seton Hill Griffins. The Hawks took down the Griffins in an 81–52 blowout. Much like their last game against Clarion, the Hawks were down early as Seton Hill led for most of the first quarter. This would not last long once Natalie Myers (senior, education) started catching fire. Myers got the Hawks’ offense going in the second quarter, splashing a couple of shots from long range. Myers wouldn’t be alone in her standout performance from the 3-point line. Courtney Alexander (redshirt junior, nursing) got a cut in on the action, making her first 3-pointer of the game that helped propel the Hawks to a 20–15 lead. After their quick 8–3 run, the Hawks never allowed Seton Hill to

(Autumn Dorsey/The Penn) Lexi Griggs earned five rebounds Wednesday night against Seton Hill.

come back in the game. When all was said and done, the Hawks put up 12 3-pointers, which is the second most in a game this season. Eleven of those came from Myers and Alexander. Myers had a career night as she tied her career best: six made 3-pointers in a game. Myers even came close to tying the school record of eight

3-pointers in a game. “It feels really good,” Myers said in her post-game interview. “I want to do everything I can to help my team win. When I’m able to step up like that, it’s a good feeling.” In two consecutive games now, Alexander has also provided a spark for her squad, contributing in a big way Wednesday. She was put

into the starting lineup and immediately helped her squad, shooting 5–6 from deep. This team has fought every single game and earned every win during this streak. Performances like these from the Hawks are a big reason they have been able to go on this historic run. After the game, Alexander ad-

dressed her team’s historic run along with her spectacular level of play. “It sounds pretty awesome,” Alexander said. “It feels really good. I came out with the death of Kobe and tried to think about the Mamba Mentality.” Nights like these have become common for the Hawks, and they don’t show any signs of letting up soon. Much like the great Kobe Bryant, this squad has the Mamba Mentality of perseverance and hard work that has driven them to such great heights this year. This win puts IUP at 19–1 this year and a staggering 14–0 in the PSAC. More importantly, this win guarantees IUP a spot in the PSAC tournament. IUP will travel to Erie on Saturday as they take on another PSAC rival in Mercyhurst. The Lakers have struggled lately, sitting at 5–15. With so much season left to play, it’s going to interesting to see how much higher this squad can go. With performances like these, the sky’s the limit.

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(TNS) San Francisco defensive back Richard Sherman meets with the media prior to Super Bowl LIV.

Chiefs, 49ers set to square off for Lombardi Trophy JEFF HART

Lead Sports Writer J.R.Hart2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Super Bowl LIV promises to bring more entertainment value to the fans. For the first time since 2015, the New England Patriots are not going to be participating in the Super Bowl. With the exception of Patriots fans, most NFL fans are elated to have two different contenders fighting for the championship. Last year’s Super Bowl was a defensive grind and lacked the high-powered offense that many football fans crave. This year promises to be different, as the Chiefs and their dynamic offense will take on the 49ers and their top-tier defense. Both teams have fought hard all season long and have earned the right to compete in the biggest

game of the year. The Super Bowl has become an almost national holiday in the U.S., and all eyes will be on this game. Before Sunday’s matchup, let’s look at what both squads have done to get here. The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the best teams in the NFL in 2019. Many fans had questions about the 49ers after they had gone a disappointing 4–12 last season. After acquiring Nick Bosa in the 2019 draft and getting Jimmy Garoppolo back from injury, the Niners started the season going 8–0. This took many fans by surprise, and the Niners silenced their doubters by finishing the season strong with a 13–3 record. Many experts like “First Take’s” Max Kellerman have stated that the 49ers “have consistently been the best team in the NFL throughout the season.”

San Francisco comes into the Super Bowl touting a defense, led by Bosa and Richard Sherman, that is atop the NFL in total defense per game. It would be easy to overlook San Francisco’s offense with the amount of success it have had defensively. Kyle Shanahan has an embarrassment of riches to work with on the offensive end of the ball. Garoppolo has a bevy of receiving threats to throw the ball to. George Kittle has emerged as a top two tight end in the NFL. The acquisition of Emmanuel Sanders and emergence of Deebo Samuels have helped propelled this offense to new levels this season. On top of their deadly air attack, the 49ers have the second-best rushing core in the NFL, led by Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. On both ends of the ball, San Francisco can get it done. Now let’s take a look in the oth-

er corner of this bought. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, came into this season hot off their 37–31 AFC championship loss against the Patriots. The Chiefs finished the regular season at 11–5 and were sort of forgotten after Mahomes dislocated his kneecap against the Denver Broncos halfway through the season. All eyes were on Baltimore in the AFC; however, everyone seemed to have forgotten how stunning this Kansas City offense can be. This team can put up points in a hurry and averages around 28 points per game this season. Andy Reid has been to the big dance before as a head coach and has experience to offer his prolific squad. Much like their opponent, the Chiefs have a ridiculous number of weapons on the offensive end. Aside from the obvious threat of Mahomes, Kansas City has one

of the best deep-threat receiving corps in the league. Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins are both adept at getting open down the field and will likely prove to be a difficult matchup for Sherman and this Niners’ defense. On the coaching end of things, both coaches have Super Bowl experience, and this game will be crucial for both of their legacies. Reid lost against the Patriots as the head coach of the Eagles with Donovan McNabb in Super Bowl XXXIX. Shanahan was the offensive coordinator for the Falcons in their famed 28–3 blown lead against the Patriots in Super Bowl LI. With a matchup between a top defense and top offense in the league, the world is salivating for a show this weekend. Legacies will be on the line for both players and coaches. All eyes will be watching this spectacle as a champion will be made this Sunday.

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Editor counts down 10 best Super Bowl moments JAKE SLEBODNICK

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

This article contains opinion. Once again, the NFL season comes down to one game: the Super Bowl. This year’s game holds more weight, however, as this is NFL’s 100th season, leaving the two teams involved to put on a historic matchup that we will remember for years to come. And while this year’s game is up for interpretation, we have seen many famous moments from past seasons’ main event. Let’s relive some of the best. If you disagree with my picks, let us know which ones were your favorite. 10. Peyton retires a champ – Super Bowl 50 Peyton Manning, without a doubt, is one of the best quarterbacks to ever lace up the pads and toss the pigskin. One of the main reasons is for conquering Super Bowl 50, even with one of the lowest statistical performances of the year, and ending his Hall-of-Fameworthy career a champion. The Sheriff threw for only 141 yards and no touchdowns, but he made it a personal goal to lead the Broncos back to fame and bring the Lombardi Trophy to Mile High. Injuries and aging nearly ended Manning’s career early in the season and he almost got benched – a rarity in his career – but he put passion before physical limitations and made football relevant once again in Denver. 9. Scott Norwood misses wide right – Super Bowl XXV If you were to ask different people where they were during Kennedy’s assassination, what would they say? Or even when the Challenger exploded? Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landing on the moon, even? They would remember exactly the time of day and the place they were on those days. Sports fans would do the exact same if you asked about Scott Norwood missing wide right. The Buffalo Bills haven’t had the most luck when it comes to Super Bowls, and in 1990 that couldn’t

(TNS) Important Super Bowl moments from Peyton Manning, Joe Namath and Santonio Holmes made the top-10 list.

have been more true. And it was only summed up in two words: wide right. With 8 seconds to play, the Bills had a high possibility of winning their first ever championship. But as the clock winded down, Norwood botched the kick and the New York Giants won 20–19. 8. Lynn Swann’s memorable performance – Super Bowl X In the ‘70s, the Pittsburgh Steelers were unstoppable on each side of the rock. One of the main contributors to the success of Pittsburgh is Lynn Swann, who, much like the animal, graced the air as he made not one, but two crucial catches in the game. The Levitating Leap was the first and it gave his team the momentum boost as he overcame a Cowboys defender to bat the ball in the air and come down with it on a dive. The Kangaroo Catch saw Swann overcome two defenders along the near sideline and haul in a reception that set the Steelers up for a

scoring drive in enemy territory. Pittsburgh would go on to win its second straight Super Bowl 21–17. Had those catches been snuffed out, the Cowboys would’ve sniped their second. 7. Max McGee plays hungover – Super Bowl I Throwing it back to the first ever Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers went into the game with a slight disadvantage, as injuries shook up their strategy. Max McGee, a second-team wide receiver, had a night on the town the previous night, sneaking out after a curfew check. After downing some liquid courage, McGee entered the AFC/NFC Championship feeling as bad as I did after last year’s game. To put it short, he wasn’t feeling too well. After an injury to one of their starting receivers, McGee was called to play in perhaps the biggest game of his life. Swallowing cold air to avoid getting sick, McGee scored a 30-yard touchdown for the Packers, making

him the only known football player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl hungover. I’ll raise my beverage Sunday in Max’s honor.

would prove to be costly as the New England Patriots’ defense intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass. The Pats would win the game and win their fourth championship.

6. Joe Namath’s guarantee Super Bowl III It’s hard to predict something and get it right. It’s even harder to guarantee something that seems out of touch and it coming true. Joe Namath guaranteed an upset against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and did not disappoint. With a balanced offensive strategy, the New York Jets commanded the biggest Super Bowl upset in history with a 16–7 win.

4. Santonio Holmes’ tip-toe touchdown - Super Bowl XLIII Super Bowl XLIII was one of the most entertaining games in NFL history. James Harrison ran for a 100+ yard pick six and the Arizona Cardinals almost had their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Santonio Holmes had other plans. Within the final minutes of the game, Ben Roethlisberger threw to the corner of the end zone where Holmes would extend his body, leaving only his toes in bounds. He corralled the ball with his feet in bounds to give them a lead and the momentum. The Cardinals had no answer for them as Pittsburgh walked away with its sixth Super Bowl title.

5. Passing on the 1-yard line - Super Bowl XLIX One yard is what separated the Seattle Seahawks from greatness in Super Bowl XLIX. Pete Carroll opted to not use his MVP-worthy running back Marshawn Lynch and instead pass the ball in a key part in the game. This

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Mahomes, Jimmy G ushering in new era of QBs ELLIOT HICKS

Sports Editor E.Hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39

It’s a new era in the NFL among signal-callers. As the sports world prepares for Super Bowl LIV Sunday, the two quarterbacks set to face off are both under 30 years of age for the first time in eight seasons. In Super Bowl XLVII, 28-year-old Joe Flacco defeated 25-year-old Colin Kaepernick to give Baltimore its second Super Bowl win. This year, 28-year-old Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers will take on 24-year-old Patrick Mahomes in a battle which also seems likely to kick off the next era of starting quarterbacks in the NFL. The statistic thrown around most often comes from the AFC; outside of both of the quarterbacks mentioned, only three quarterbacks claimed an AFC Championship: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. The status of that trio shows most clearly that times are a-changin’. Manning has been retired since winning his second Super Bowl at the age of 39. Roethlisberger is still recovering from a major elbow injury at 37. And Brady, still defying Father Time at 42, may finally be leaving his cradle of safety in New England, whether it be to head to another city or into retirement. Other quarterbacks that have been around for quite some time are also beginning to disappear. Philip Rivers, the second of the

(TNS) The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo will start at quarterback in Super Bowl LIV.

three top QBs selected in 2004, is no longer a member of the Chargers and has an uncertain future. Andrew Luck has already retired, despite being in the league since only 2012. And Andy Dalton, while not on the same plane competitively and likely to remain in the league for years to come, has been the Bengals’ starter since 2011 but will be replaced by Joe Burrow in all likelihood. He may not see a starting job again. In the NFC, you could theoret-

ically trace the “new era” back to Russell Wilson, who earned two conference championships before the age of 30 and will likely become the elder statesman from the new quarterback movement. We’ve seen plenty of stars make way – and others who will be on their way out soon – for younger starters. Tony Romo was the first; he made the decision to leave Dallas at 36 to become a star color commentator with CBS. Eli Manning also elected to end his career, never leaving his NFC

East home in the Meadowlands with the Giants. Drew Brees is still at the top of his game – as is Aaron Rodgers – but the former is contemplating retiring and the latter has just hit 36 himself; and especially after both falling short again in this year’s postseason, they have to be thinking that neither will surpass the one ring they’ve got. Let’s not forget some others, like 34-year-olds Matt Ryan (hasn’t been back to the playoffs since 28–3) and Alex Smith (dealing with what looks

like a career-ending knee injury), as well as Cam Newton, who may find himself in the same situation as Dalton at 30 years of age despite leading Carolina to a 15–1 season and NFC championship just four years ago. The names who will make up the new era of NFL quarterbacks will only continue to grow; almost two-thirds of the NFL is starting, or will likely start, quarterbacks under the age of 30 in the 2020 season. Two of them have a chance to bring home glory Sunday night.

Plenty of Pats’ memories in top Super Bowl moments Continued from page 34. 3. Philly Special - Super Bowl LII This was an amazing game to watch during my freshman year, and I think this was the first time I’ve witnessed a riot at IUP that wasn’t related to violence. In the final drive for the Eagles against a crumbling Patriots team, Trey Burton found Nick Foles in the endzone for one of the best trick plays in Super Bowl history and giving the Eagles a historic Super Bowl win. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing

(TNS) The performances of Philadelphia’s Nick Foles and New York’s David Tyree have resulted in a pair of Patriots Super Bowl losses.

the Patriots trip over themselves? 2. 28–3 - Super Bowl LI A brief message to the Atlanta

Falcons: how the hell do you blow a 25-point lead? It was so ugly that it was beautiful. And pathetic.

1. David Tyree’s helmet catch Super Bowl XLII With Eli Manning retiring a week ago, this was one of the best mo-

ments of his career. David Tyree sealed Manning’s second Super Bowl victory using the most devastating part of a play in today’s world: the crown of the helmet. On a third and five and a little over a minute to play, Eli chucked a Hail Mary to midfield, and Tyree overcame three defenders to give the Giants a first down and the ability to drain the clock and beat the Patriots. Could we see another clutch moment on Sunday that’s worthy of a spot on this list?

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(TNS) The Rangers’ Chris Kreider and the Senators’ J.G. Pageau are top trade targets.

Last call for realistic playoff chances upon us TYLER COMO

Staff Writer T.D.Como@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The All-Star break is behind us, and now teams are looking ahead to the coming months. The players and teams returned to their respective clubs, and the season is back into full swing. The half-way point is behind us, and now’s the time for teams to make it or break it. Looking at the current standings and the upcoming games ahead, it could prove to be an interesting week back to the hockey season. Already teams are fomenting animosity towards each other, so it could make for interesting playoff matchups. Most recently, the Edmonton

Oilers (26–18–6) and the Calgary Flames (27–19–6) faced off Wednesday night. Prior to their puck drop in Edmonton, both teams were neck-and-neck in the standings. They were dealing brutal punches to the other, already adding to the rivalries of these two. Zach Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk dropped the gloves late in the first period, but that wasn’t the only scrum. Earlier in the game, Flames player Sean Monahan and Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins delivered a couple blows, right in front of the Oilers bench. It continued to be an aggressive matchup, but the Calgary Flames would go on to win in a shootout, 4–3. After Calgary’s victory, they sit two points above their Alberta counterparts in the standings.

The next team concerning rivalries is the Pittsburgh Penguins (31–14–5). Following the past weekend, Tristan Jarry and Kris Letang showed their skills but are ready to help the team that matters. In the next two games, the Penguins play division rivals: the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals. Pittsburgh played Philly prior to the All-Star break and was shut out in Philadelphia 3–0. Now, the puck is on home ice as the Pens plan to come back from the recent upset and start their break off on the right foot. Following the rivalry matchup, they go on to play the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon. The current rankings for the Metropolitan Division have the Caps ranked first with 73 points, six points above

the second place Penguins. Both Washington and Pittsburgh are in the top four teams ranked in the league: Capitals reigning at No. 1, Penguins No. 2. Currently ranked second in points throughout the league is the Boston Bruins (29–10–12). Statistically, they are tied with the St. Louis Blues (31–12–8) in points but have fewer losses. There remains only about three more months of the season. Considering the trade deadline isn’t so far away, either, there still gives some hope to struggling teams and enough time to try and make on last-ditch effort to make a push for the playoffs. There are plenty of interesting trade targets as usual leading into the deadline.

With the news that Tomas Hertl will miss the remainder of the season due to injury, the San Jose Sharks may be open for business. Just a few years after their run to the Stanley Cup Final, core pieces of the team such as Brendan Dillon may now be heading elsewhere. Some of the top names on the market also include the Rangers’ Chris Kreider and Ottawa’s J.G. Pageau. Kreider has 32 points in 48 games with New York this year, and Pageau has put up an identical statline in the same amount of games, in an interesting coincidence. The trade deadline has long been a place where teams can load up heading into a playoff run, and this year will be no different, whether you’re the buyer or seller.

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Lakers need to follow ‘Mamba Mandate,’ win ring for Kobe BILL PLASCHKE Los Angeles Times TNS Kobe Bryant, the man who had everything, didn’t think he had everything. There was one plaudit he always thought was missing from his resume, one goal that remained unfulfilled, one dream he chased until the end. He would talk quietly about it, work tirelessly toward it, and even eventually sacrifice his career for it. In 2012–2013, at age 34, Bryant played nearly 40 minutes a game in dragging the mediocre Lakers into the playoffs before tearing his Achilles tendon in the final days and essentially ending his time as an NBA superstar. All for that sixth championship ring. He desperately wanted, and despaired over not winning, that sixth championship ring. He wanted to catch Michael Jordan. He wanted to pass Magic Johnson. The ultimate competitor wanted to be considered the ultimate champion. A sixth championship ring was the one piece of jewelry he always wanted, yet it was the one thing he could never wear, and in the wake of his death Sunday in a helicopter crash, it is perhaps the one thing that could honor him most. The Lakers know what to do. As they slowly pull themselves back together in anticipation of restarting their season Friday, there is a sense the Lakers understand their responsibility exactly. Their directive is to deliver to Kobe Bryant’s memory that sixth ring. Call it the Mamba Mandate. The burden seems extraordinary and unfair, but it’s nothing that Bryant wouldn’t have shouldered himself. The task is large and daunting, but these giant and powerful Lakers seem perfectly built for it. More than halfway through the season, they have a first-place record, two of the five best players in the world, and the hearty endorsement of Bryant himself. During what was perhaps his final interview, in a phone call with me nine days before his death, I asked Bryant to evaluate the current team.

(TNS) Current Laker LeBron James (right) hopes to win a championship to honor the late Kobe Bryant (left), a Lakers legend.

He loved them. He thought they could win it all. “Man, I tell you, I think Rob (Pelinka) has assembled a helluva team, bro,” he said. “I like their size, I like their length, their shooters are coming along just fine, man, I like their chances.” He said he felt as if they faced but two obstacles. “The biggest thing for them is just health,” he said, then added, “The Clippers are tough, though. The Clippers are tough. Hopefully we finally get our dream series.” For the Lakers, the dream would be to stay healthy, survive the charge from their Staples Center roommates, and wind up winning a championship inspired by Bryant. They are well aware of this. They’re already writing and talking about it. Although LeBron James has yet to speak publicly about Bryant’s death, he issued an emotion-filled

Instagram message that included a vow to Bryant himself. “I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man!” he wrote, later adding, “It’s my responsibility to put this (bleep) on my back and keep it going! ... I got US here!” This theme continued Wednesday when coach Frank Vogel, the only Laker to speak on their first day of media availability since Bryant’s death, answered two questions about Bryant’s influence on this season. To the first, he said, “We want to represent what Kobe was about more than anything. We always wanted to make him proud. And that’s not going to be any different here.” To the second he said, “We want to represent what he stood for. That’s the most important thing for us. We want to represent what he stood for.” Bryant stood for leadership,

which James will need to demonstrate down the stretch. Bryant stood for toughness, which Anthony Davis will need to continue showing. He also stood for shooters, and the Lakers could stand to add another before the trade deadline next week, and this is where Bryant’s former agent, Pelinka, enters the picture. As much as Bryant endorsed the team in the final interview, he also was backing the strong work of their new president of basketball operations. When Bryant was being heavily criticized during his career, he said he would be consoled by Pelinka. When Pelinka was being criticized last summer, Bryant said he was doing the consoling. “Roles are just reversed,” Bryant said. “When I was playing, I would get a lot of (bleep), I would call Rob ... and he would just always, say, ‘Listen, just put your head down

and do the work’... then when he was getting all the criticism, I said, ‘Rob, remember when I played, put your head down, do the work, do the work.’ “ Sure enough, said Bryant, Pelinka has done just that. “I think he’s done a fantastic job of just keeping his head down and just grinding, man, and it’s paying off,” Bryant said. If the Lakers and their boss can keep grinding, the biggest payoff awaits at the end of what would be surely the most spiritually emotional title run in this city’s sports history. Can you imagine if they can somehow live up to the Mamba Mandate and win a championship? Can you envision the size of the ceremony celebrating the new Lakers legends for so wonderfully honoring a late Lakers legend? The first ring would undoubtedly go to Vanessa.