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Power outage plagues IUP Updates from the university: Michelle Fryling, Executive Director of Media Relations, sent an email to students Thursday informing them of the outage. She advised students to check the weather and take precaution in the event extreme weather occurs.

(Katie Mest/ The Penn) Students walked through dimly lit hallways in the Eberly College of Business during the power outage.

(Katie Mest/ The Penn) A thunderstorm rolled in Thursday and caused the campus- wide outage.

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Police Blotter DISORDERLY CONDUCT • Cierra Frazier, 21, of McKeesport, Pa., and Kenyatta Hamlin, 22, of

Turtle Creek, Pa., were both cited for disorderly conduct Aug. 31 at 2:42 a.m. after they were discovered hitting each other during a fight in the 600 block of Locust Street, according to Indiana Borough Police Department.

• Andre Jefferson, 21, of Pittsburgh, was cited for disorderly conduct Aug. 31 at 2:44 a.m. after he began yelling at one of the subjects of a police investigation in the 600 block of Locust Street and refused officers’ commands to leave the area, according to borough police.

PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS • Amjad Sulaih, 23, of Cresson, Pa., was arrested and cited for public

drunkenness and disorderly conduct Sept. 1 at 1:47 a.m. when he was discovered highly intoxicated and yelling in the roadway in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police. Sulaih was later released.

THEFT • Someone stole a vinyl trunk liner for a ’71 Dodge that was left laying

in a resident’s yard in the 300 block of South 13th Street sometime after 3:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call borough police at 724-349-2121.

• Someone stole various beach items from a residence in the 1400

block of Water Street between the hours of 10 and 11 a.m. Sept. 1. The items include four beach chairs, two cots, five metal drink stakes, one crimson colored umbrella, one IUP cloth beach chair and various coolers. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police.

Center for Creativity and Change offers one-day workshop JESS TRUBY

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

The IUP Center for Creativity and Change is offering a one-day seminar, “Helping Teens Who Never Asked for Help in the First Place.”

The event will be held in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Oct. 12.

The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

According to the workshop brochure, by the end of the seminar, participants will be able to, “utilize two new skills for dealing with adolescent clients who threaten to shut down the counseling session, demonstrate two strategies for keeping teen clients engaged in conversation during sessions, adjust one’s therapeutic style to better suit and appeal to the personalities and moods of different kinds of adolescent clients and understand the importance of collaboration with parents, particularly related to behavioral accountability for their teens.”

The price for the event is $25 for IUP staff and students during early registration, which ends Sept. 10.

• Tyler Griffiths, 19, of Scottdale, Pa., was arrested for retail theft after he consumed an item inside the Sheetz at 768 Wayne Ave. and refused to pay at 2:10 a.m. Sept. 2, according to borough police. Griffiths was later released.

• Someone stole a bright yellow-green colored Huffy bicycle from a resident in the 400 block of Grant Street between 10 p.m. Sept. 3 and 6:30 a.m. Sept. 4. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police.

Edgette has more than 30 years of experience in evaluation, counseling and coaching services to children, teens and adults.

She has also written six books, including “Stop Negotiating with Your Teen: Strategies for Parenting Your Angry, Manipulative, Moody, or Depressed Adolescent” and “Adolescent Therapy That Works: Helping Kids Who (Facebook) Never Asked for Janet Sasson Edgette, a licensed psychologist, will run the Help in the First workshop Oct. 12 in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Place.”

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Janet Sasson Edgette, a liShe often conducts workcensed psychologist, will run the shops, speaks to communities workshop. and consults with schools and According to her website, mental health agencies.

Edgette also has a blog on her website (janetedgette.com), where she posts advice for parents about how to talk to their teenagers.

The Center for Creativity and Change holds regularly scheduled professional trainings on mental health and educational topics relevant to the counseling profession during the academic year. Their website has an up-todate schedule with their events.

According to the Center for Creativity and Change website, their goal is “to advance and enhance the creative thinking - DUI and problem-solving abilities - Drug Violations of IUP community members, IUP alumni, and school/mental health professionals throughout the region via professional development, counseling-related workshops, and other innovative measures.”

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Scientists create rain in the Sahara produce about 82 terawatts of electricity per year. (For the sake of comparison, the entire world used roughly 18 terawatts of electrical power in 2017, accordYou already know that using ing to study co-leader Yan Li.) solar and wind power can Once their hypothetical enerinfluence the climate by reducgy farms were built, the ing our dependence researchers fed the deon heat-trapping fossil tails into a sophisticatfuels. ed computer program Now scientists say that simulates Earth’s these renewable forms dynamic climate. of energy can change Then the program the climate more directly made predictions – and do it in ways that about how the farms might surprise you. would change the enviIf wind turbines and ronment. solar panels were deIn the case of ployed across the Sahawind farms, the giant ra, more rain would fall turbines would cause and more plants would warmer air from above grow in the massive Afto mix with cooler rican desert, according air below, bringing to research published more heat close to the in Friday’s edition of the surface. journal Science.

Air temperatures “Renewable enernear the ground would gy can have multiple (Wikipedia Commons) increase by nearly 4 benefits for climate and More rainfall will result in more plants in the massive African degrees Fahrenheit. desert. sustainable developIn addition, the ment,” wrote a team led In another, solar panels cover turbines would interrupt the by researchers from the Universmoothness of the desert sursity of Maryland’s Department 20 percent of the land. The face. Winds blowing through the of Atmospheric and Oceanic third case combines wind and area would move more slowly.

Science. solar farms – a setup that would To figure this out, the reContinued on page 8 KAREN KAPLAN Los Angeles Times TNS

Start the semester off on the right foot BETHANY BAILEY Contributing Writer B.J.Bailey@iup.edu @bethxnybailey

College students take an average of 12 credits or more a semester.

This can be overwhelming for most students, especially if you are unprepared, unorganized and uncomfortable with the aspect of college altogether. College can be a stressful time particularly for the new students.

When starting off a new school year, it is crucial to have goals to achieve during the first semester.

Students usually strive for good grades. But, how can Crimson Hawks make that dream of a 4.0 a reality?

Cameron Craig (senior, history) says that for good grades, “it takes hard work and dedication.”

“Organization is key,” Ahjanae Christian (senior, management) added.

A group of students, who were in the library at the time, strongly agreed.

But good grades don’t necessarily equal good student.

“It shows discipline,” Nana Adjoa, a biology student, said. “There are some people that can study for hours and still not do well.”

Grades are important during college; however, it is important to have a balanced life.

Academic success is not

the only thing that makes up a successful first semester. New semesters are a time to experience new things.

“It’s not all just going to class every day,” said senior Charles Brice. “I think getting involved is a big part of it and surrounding yourself with IUP, whether it’s in a classroom or club.”

IUP has many extra-curricular activities to join. Go to MyIUP and click “Campus Life” to see what clubs could use a new member.

Making money is also a significant portion of college since many students rely on their own funds for food, housing and tuition.

Moorasya and Medinah Bey, both seniors, said it is important to have a certain strategy when it comes to looking for an occupation in the first semester at IUP. “Networking is huge,” Medinah said. “On resumes, it’s important to have experience to show that you are serious about your future.”

There are job fairs frequently on campus during the first semester.

IUP students can also go to http:// www.iup.edu/ and fill out applications for on- and off-campus jobs.

The first semester is the most important. It sets the pace for the rest of the year.

This semester work toward good grades, try a new club and attempt to network. Make the first semester the best.

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(Elliot Hicks/ The Penn) Jacob Slebodnick, Steven Langdon and Kyle Scott worked at the radio station through the outage.

IUP radio continues through the power outage ELLIOT HICKS

Sports Editor E.Hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39

During Thursday’s campus-wide power outage, one of the few places on campus with some form of remaining power was in the basement of Davis Hall.

Walking through the limited lighting of the hallway, there was a light and familiar music coming from the campus radio station, 90.1 WIUP-FM. The equipment within the station is powered by a generator, which enables the station to continue their on-air activities when main power is lost.

While the overhead lights in the station were off, the tower in which the content is sent to the transmitter, located near the Robertshaw

building on the southern tip of campus, still had full power.

Despite the ability to continue broadcasting in a power outage, student management with the station was directed by Dr. B. Gail Wilson, the director of the communications department, to cease broadcasting during the outage shortly after it began, primarily to prevent potential damage to any of the station’s equipment while the power flickered on and off at times.

The station signed off two separate times, starting at 1:41 p.m., before signing back on for good around 2:45 p.m. as the power was fully restored.

The university reported that no equipment or buildings were damaged by the storm or the outage.

(Elliot Hicks/ The Penn) WIUP-FM continued their on-air activities during the power outage.

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Guyden selected to serve as interim dean of libraries JESS TRUBY

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

Janet Guyden has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Guyden to IUP in this interim role,” IUP Provost Timothy Moerland said in an IUP news release Aug. 16. “She has a wealth of experience in academia and is a good fit to continue the good work already underway at the IUP Libraries.”

IUP Libraries consist of the Stapleton/Stabley building, the Orendorff Music Library, the Punxsutawney Regional Library and the Northpointe Regional Library.

IUP Libraries currently hold nearly 500,000 volumes and more than 50,000 audio-visual items in various formats.

IUP Libraries are part of the Keystone Library Network and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Guyden earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Howard University, a master of education in counselor education from Worcester State University and a doctoral degree in administration and supervision from Georgia State University.

Guyden started her career at Paine College in Augusta, Ga.,

(Grambling State University website) Guyden held many positions at Grambling State University.

(Facebook) Paine College is where Janet Guyden started her career.

(The IUP website) Janet Guyden has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries.

working as dean of the Office of Admissions, Recruitment, and Financial Aid. She also was director of the Counseling Center and served as a counselor and tutorial program supervisor.

Guyden then moved on to Grambling State University where she held many positions, including interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, interim provost and vice president for student affairs, associate vice president for research and dean of the College of Professional Studies.

Guyden has held several positions at Florida A&M University.

While a professor of Educational

(Facebook) Guyden was the principal investigator of a $4 million Carnegie Corporation project while at Florida A&M University.

Leadership, she was the principal investigator of a $4 million Carnegie Corporation project, “Teachers for a New Era.” Goals of this grant-funded project included revising and reforming teacher

education at the university to incorporate university-wide participation in the teacher preparation process.

At Florida A&M University, she also served in leadership positions in the College of Education, which included leadership and administrative oversight for the Developmental Research School System.

She also was interim department chair, associate department chair, associate professor and coordinator of the Educational

Leadership Ph.D. Program.

“The library is the heart of the instructional and research functions in the university,” Guyden said in an IUP news release Aug. 16. “As both the repository and the gateway to knowledge in a rapidly-changing knowledge environment, the libraries must work with the university community to maintain collections that support instruction and research as well as provide welcoming environments that support individual and group learning.”

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(TNS) Renewable forms of energy like wind farms can change the climate more directly – including more rain over the Sahara.

Wind and solar farms can make their own weather Continued from page 5.

That, combined with the added heat, would change the

atmospheric conditions over the Sahara and bring more moisture to the area. Average rainfall would increase by up to 0.25 of a millime-

ter per day – about double what it would have been otherwise, according to the study.

The additional water would

fuel plant growth, and those extra plants would reduce the amount of sunlight that’s reflected off the desert surface. From there, it’s a positive feedback loop, the researchers explained: The reduced reflectivity (or surface albedo) enhances precipitation, which fuels plant growth, which reduces albedo, and so on.

The story is a little different for solar farms.

Instead of slowing the wind or causing hot and cool air to mix, the main effect of solar panels is to reduce albedo.

That would increase average daily precipitation by about 0.13 of a millimeter in the Sahara and 0.59 of a millimeter in the Sahel.

The additional water would induce more plant growth, further reducing albedo and allowing the cycle to continue.

These changes were predicted to increase the maximum temperature by more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit, the researchers reported.

If wind and solar farms were combined, these effects would be “enhanced,” they said.

Average daily precipitation would increase to 0.59 of a millimeter. That’s nearly 1.5 times higher than the Sahara would be

in its natural state.

But the rain wouldn’t be spread evenly everywhere. The computer simulations predicted that parts of the Sahel could get as much as nearly 20 inches of additional precipitation per year.

All that extra water could have “major ecological, environmental, and societal impacts,” Li and his colleagues wrote.

Average temperature would also rise, by nearly 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Changes like these wouldn’t necessarily happen everywhere solar farms are built, the researchers cautioned.

In the Sahara, the key is that today’s typical solar panels would increase the surface albedo. But if the landscape were different, that might not be true.

Ditto if the solar panels were more efficient – that could cause temperatures to fall instead of rise.

Without added heat, rainfall wouldn’t increase. It might even decrease, the researchers noted.

These are all factors to consider when building a wind or solar farm, they wrote.

If placed just so, these power plants could generate more rain and plants in addition to more clean energy.

OPINION For years, IUP has attempted to get rid of the image it has within the state as a “party school.”

It has done so by having both the campus police and borough police carry out stricter enforcement at students’ parties.

On special events in Indiana, such as the infamous “IUPatty’s” and IUP Homecoming, the police seem to break up any gathering that can be seen outside with more than 10 to 15 people, except for a select group of houses.

This year, during the first week of classes, known as “sylly week,” the police were back in action, breaking up gatherings at off-campus homes.

Again, the police seemed to miss a select group of houses.

These houses are the homes of IUP’s Greek life.

During “IUPatty’s” and on most weekends, most fraternities and some unofficial sorority houses host huge parties that are easily visible to any passers-by.

Why is it that “non-Greek” students’ gatherings are broken up, but the “Greek” students can host parties with numbers oftentimes reaching triple digits?

What kind of example is the police force and university setting for present and future IUP students?

That if they want to indulge in

more sensible parties on weekends with smaller numbers and groups of close friends.

On “Frat Row,” the popular Greek party destination, houses constantly have parties on weekdays, and as long as you’re a “cute” girl with a pulse, you’re welcome to join.

Again, not all Greek life is bad.

In fact many of the organizations volunteer to clean up after some weekends. But oftentimes they are the ones who make the biggest messes, with beer cans and plastic cups from their kegs.

And the police force, both local and campus, usually do a great job at keeping the streets safe for all.

But just maybe there should be an equal playing field for all Greek and non-Greek gatherings. IUP could benefit by protecting the school’s image and possibly seeing enrollment numbers added. college festivities they have to join Greek life or subject themselves to the events and conditions at those places?

Although not proven, it seems that many of the over-the-top issues that happen at parties here at IUP happen at these Greek homes.

Must we be reminded of the death of Caleb Zweig during the 2016 fall semester, in which he was allegedly

beaten and left for dead by his “brothers?”

Or what about the constant peer pressure applied to everyone in attendance to continue drinking to the point of passing out or alcohol poisoning?

Not to mention the constant threat of sexual harassment many girls endure at the fraternities.

Many non-Greek students have

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(Facebook) From musical artists, to comedians to “Netflix & Chills,” STATIC (The Student Activity Committee) has a full slate of events for students this semester.

Students break down the semester’s STATIC schedule CAITLIN DENNY

Staff Writer C.M.Denny@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Last week, STATIC (The Student Activity Committee) announced on its social media pages the full event calendar for fall 2018.

STATIC is known for providing diverse activities for students, such as live concerts, comedians, guest speakers and movie nights.

One of the most talked-about events for this semester is the Jesse McCartney concert.

“I can’t believe Jesse McCartney is coming to IUP,” Sydney McClure (senior, communications media) said. “I grew up listening to him, so this is a dream come true for me. I’ll be screaming at the top of my lungs when he sings ‘Beautiful Soul.’”

McCartney is a singer, songwriter and actor. He is most known for his 2004 debut album “Beautiful Soul.” The album hit No. 15 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold more than 1.5 million copies.

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McCartney is also recognized for his time on Disney Channel, acting as himself in popular childhood sitcoms “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and “Hannah Montana.”

McCartney is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in Fisher Auditorium. Tickets are available online at www.staticatiup.com or in person at the KCAC box office starting Sept. 17. Tickets are $10 for students with an I-Card and $20 for the general public.

STATIC keeps in mind that entertainment for college students can be pricey. To combat this, each semester there is always a mix of free on-campus events and affordably priced on-campus concerts.

“I’m so happy that STATIC puts on a lot of free events,” Katie Thomas (senior, child development and family relations) said. “It’s great to see that they put students first and are aware that we don’t have a lot of money to spend on entertainment.”

Thomas said the event she is most excited for is mini golf at 4

p.m. Sept. 20 in the HUB (Hadley Union Building) Ohio Room.

Netflix & Chill events are another free way to get out of your dorm room or apartment.

This fall, movies “Jumanji,” “Jurassic World” (1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sept. 22), “It” (7 p.m., Oct. 25), “The Incredibles” and “The Incredibles 2” (7 p.m., Dec. 7) will be played on the big screen in the HUB Ohio Room.

For those who love going to live comedy shows, Samuel J. Comroe from the recent season of “America’s Got Talent” will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 in the HUB Ohio Room.

Comroe made his TV debut on “Conan,” and he has more than 33,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. Comroe has Tourette syndrome, and most of his comedy comes from his day-to-day life.

Tickets are $5 for students with an I-Card and $10 for the general public.

For more information and a full schedule of STATIC events, visit www.staticatiup.com.

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(Facebook) InfinityWard released “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” on Nov. 10, 2009.

CoD: MW2 goes backwards compatible SETH WOOLCOCK

Editor-In-Chief S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu @Swool15

On Aug. 18, Xbox announced that “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” one of the most popular games of the last decade, would now be backwards compatible.

What that means is that players can now use their Xbox 360 disc on their Xbox Ones.

It also means that players on the Xbox 360 can now play with Xbox One players.

InfinityWard’s game was originally released on Nov. 10, 2009. The game has been critically acclaimed by many as the greatest first-person shooter game ever.

As of early this year, the game had sold more than 25 million copies and was still actively played by a handful of users, something very rare for a game that’s nearly 10 years old.

The backwards compatibility caught many fans by surprise, as they thought the franchise would just simply remaster the game, similar to how they did the original “Modern Warfare” game in 2017.

“I think making ‘Modern Warfare 2’ backwards compatible is

a great move for ‘Call of Duty,’” Justin Westerburg (senior, criminology) said. “They have ‘Black Ops 4’ coming out in October, and it brings a lot of hype to ‘CoD’ right before release.

“Personally, ‘MW2’ is very nostalgic and brings back amazing memories. Staying up all night with my boys dropping nukes started my love for video games, and being able to play it again is awesome.”

Westerburg is a competitive gamer that streams live on Twitch under the name “Jutterson.”

Westerburg said he only streams “Rocket League” and “Fortnite” currently, but he plans to begin streaming “Call of Duty” soon.

When the game was released back in 2009, it was slightly controversial due to a mission titled “No Russian” that was very graphic to some viewers.

“It’s honestly wonderful to see companies attempt to bring their older games back on modern platforms so new players can experience some gaming top hits,” Austin Johnson (junior, computer science) said. “It’s certainly an interesting pick with its gruesome missions, ‘No Russia’ famously, that may spark modern debate given the mass shootings in America recently.

“But I personally think it’s for the best that the game be brought

back for gamers and casual audiences alike.”

So far, the backwards compatibly seems to have brought our generation nothing but happiness and more hours of playing one of their favorite video games to date.

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Marijuantrepreneurs prove it depends on the person NATE MILLER

AUDIO EDITOR Nate.Miller@iup.edu @N8BM

This article contains opinion.

The Lifted Stigma Today’s stoners actually get off the couch.

In fact, “marijuantrepreneurs” are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. I mean, the stuff is becoming so lucrative that you can even buy shares of marijuana stock to diversify your business portfolio.

The film “Reefer Madness” set the stereotypical pot smoker precedent in 1936.

These first mainstream media weed heads were presented as not just lazy and confused, but as terrifying criminals.

Modern marijuana madmen are not quite as mad as when the stereotype started. Now, the stoned character we’ve all come to know

(Facebook) Matthew McConaughey played the iconic role of Wooderson in “Dazed and Confused.”

and laugh at is one like those portrayed in movies like “Dazed and Confused,” “Half-Baked” and “Pineapple Express.”

TV shows like “That 70’s Show” also show degenerate high school kids that serve as a guideline for

what viewers might see as average indica indulgers.

Many of the characters are goofy, unmotivated and defiant.

The characters who are the heaviest heads are often the least dependable. They participate in

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adolescent debauchery, and productivity is the farthest thing from their conscious minds.

There are definitely real-life marijuana users who are criminals.

There are some who sit on the couch, play video games and eat chips all day.

With the emergence of the new legal marijuana industry, though, there are also stoners breaking the age-old assumptions about marijuana users.

my Hohner harmonica,” according to Rolling Stone.

Oh, Abe was rolling stoned.

Honest Abe is far from the pothead criminal image.

Kids, this isn’t a weed endorsement, but in America, you can smoke weed and become a famous musician, a billionaire, an astrophysicist or, you know, the president.

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The stock market allows even non-smokers to cash in on the budding marijuana market.

According to Fortune.com, GW Pharmaceuticals’ stock value rose 100 percent over a month’s time in 2016 when they unveiled an epilepsy treatment that contained cannabidiol, the medicinal chemical extracted from marijuana plants.

The ArcView group, founded

by Steve Deangelo, is a group of marijuana stock investors. In 2016, the group boasted that they had raised $70 million for more than 100 companies since its start in 2010. Deangelo also founded the Harborside Health Center, which brings in more than $35 million in medical pot sales annually.

According to a Sept. 2 report by The Motley Fool, LLC, The Green Organic Dutchman might be the likeliest marijuana stock to partner with Big Alcohol. A partnership with Big Alcohol would solidify a mainstream presence for a pot stock, and with how big the alcohol industry is, one could only assume that it would also take the already booming marijuana industry to a high that even Tommy Chong has never reached.

According to Drugabuse.gov, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in America.

So it’s no surprise that some of the most successful people in our country also happen to partake in the occasional or daily or hourly dutch stuffed with the sticky icky (and I’m not just talking about Snoop Dogg).

Bill Gates, a man worth nearly $100 billion was accused of being a closet smoker in Stephen Manes’ biography; his support for legalization in Washington back in 2012 gave some credibility to the accusation.

American astronomer Carl Sagan, a man known for his spaced-out speeches, hit the jazz cabbage.

He created countless documentaries, taught at Ivy League schools and participated in solar research.

You surely won’t find a stoner flick featuring a character like that.

Stoners can even become president. Barack Obama admitted to inhaling, and Abe Lincoln said, “Two of my favorite things are sitting on my front porch smoking a pipe of sweet hemp and playing

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(Facebook) “Jack Ryan,” “New Amsterdam” and “The Purge” are some new shows airing this fall.

Fall 2018 holds potential in television LAITH ZURAIKAT

Staff Writer Laith.Zuraikat@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion.

While the arrival of fall usually means the beginning of yet another school year for many students, it also happily signals the return of many of students’ favorite TV shows, as well as a batch of potentially new series to indulge in.

No longer do you have to settle for the summer binges of reruns on Netflix, as this fall should once again provide a variety of different options from several different networks.

Here are some potentially intriguing picks of returning favorites and exciting newbies.

Returning Shows “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS)

After 12 seasons and countless nerdy jokes, one of television’s most popular shows departs this year. While some have argued that the show has outstayed its welcome over the past few years, fans of Sheldon, Penny, Leonard and the rest of the gang will enjoy one last chance to see their geeky heroes in action.

“The Good Place” (NBC)

NBC has a long history of producing smart, funny comedies, whose critical acclaim is not always matched by their viewership numbers (think “30 Rock” or “Parks and Rec”) “The Good Place” seems to be another one of those criminally under-watched shows, despite a hilarious cast headlined

by Kristen Bell and Ted Dansen.

The show follows a series of individuals who have died and been

sent to the “good place,” but who soon discover that something is not quite right.

Possibly the greatest strength of the show is its ability to completely surprise viewers with at least one major twist each season, including one at the end of last year that has once again flipped the entire premise of the show on its head.

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FXX)

While the viewers of “The Good Place” may be unsure about whether those characters are really good or bad people deep down, there are no questions when it comes to debating the morals of “The Always Sunny” crew, as they are unapologetically bad people, which makes watching them fail and suffer fantastic, guilt-free entertainment.

“House of Cards” (Netflix)

Despite fears that the show would be cancelled following accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior by its star Kevin Spacey, Netflix has decided to bring the political drama back for its final season sans Spacey. It will be interesting to see how the show moves forward without its former lead.

New Shows “Myans MC” (FX)

Fans of the hit FX show “Sons of Anarchy” will be ecstatic that the network has decided to mine the biker gang culture and lifestyle for yet another series.

“Myans MC” is set after “Sons of Anarchy” and focuses on a different biker gang but will include cameos from the original series throughout its run.

Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan” (Amazon Prime)

Despite not being on a traditional network, Amazon Prime’s new Jack Ryan series is a big-budget action and adventure show which sees John Krasinski continue his transition from office prankster to full-blown action hero.

Krasinski takes on a role which has been portrayed on the big screen before by stars such as Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford, but in this case, moves the CIA analyst into a modern setting.

The deep pockets of Amazon should help the series to have a big-movie feel despite its

television series format.

“New Amsterdam” (NBC)

The latest in a long line of medical dramas, “New Amsterdam” introduces us to Dr. Max Goodwin as he attempts to reform and reinvigorate a once-great hospital.

Goodwin will fight against apathy and bureaucracy while attempting to save the lives of as many patients as possible, which should lead to numerous heart-warming and heart-wrenching situations.

“The Purge” (USA)

Based on the series of horror

movies of the same name, “The Purge” basically just expands those films into a TV series, focusing on several different individuals as they try to survive the one night a year in which all crime, including murder, is legal.

“Nightflyers” (Syfy)

Although fans of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will sadly have to wait a bit longer for the last season of the show, based on George R. R. Martin’s popular novels, fans of the author may be interested in this new series from Syfy, which is based on a novella and series of short stories also written by Martin.

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Why every college student needs to read “The Bell Jar” VALERIE KERRIGAN Contributing Writer V.A.Kerrigan@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion.

“The Bell Jar” is Sylvia Path’s very interesting and only novel.

Plath, originally a poet, first published the book under the alias of Victoria Lucas. Most college students, including myself, have read “The Bell Jar” in their high school English class.

I always hear experiences of

heightened depression and anxiety when at college; I understood why when I had my own. Students balance so many things, therefore they can be easily overwhelmed.

As proved in “The Bell Jar,” there’s a certain point when people shut down, and the narrator, Esther, reaches hers halfway through the novel. She attempts to take her own life multiple times and is eventually admitted to a mental hospital.

The reason this book needs to be read by college students is for awareness. Like Esther, mod-

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ern-day students struggle to find their place in the “real world.”

Esther states that she feels continuously suffocated by what society thinks she should do or want.

Plath poured her own struggles with mental health into this novel.

“The Bell Jar” shows that young adults can go through traumatic experiences and come out on the other side. As a junior myself, I felt like I knew Esther Greenwood, like she’s someone I could see around campus.

Mental health awareness has

been improving over the years.

However, there is always a need for more conversation.

Reading is often used as a way to escape reality, and Plath’s book presents us with a dose of it. The message within this book is important and has the ability to open communication in society.

Although multiple books that explore mental health have been published since 1963, “The Bell Jar” remains among the first to explore the gritty struggles.

College students may often feel

that they don’t know where to go in life or where they belong in the world.

One of the things I particularly appreciate about the novel is how realistic it is, because what Esther experienced are things I – and other students – have as well. Esther never wanted to mold herself into what society wanted for her.

She wasn’t happy that her life was planned for her.

Certain books show readers they are not alone, and this is one.

Unfortunately, Plath’s life and Esther’s life did not turn out the same. Esther eventually overcomes most of her demons, and Plath eventually succumbed to her own.

Mental health is something thousands of college students struggle with, and understandably so, as they are experiencing the biggest changes of their lives.

“The Bell Jar” provides readers with content to identify with and the notion that they can pull through their struggles.

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Middle school is a different experience for everyone.

Trends are coming and going, and people are out looking for the new must-have item.

April 29, 2005, was the beginning of the new, hot-ticket object every parent bought for their children.

It was the start of Webkinz.

Created by the Canadian company Ganz, Webkinz were stuffed animals that had codes to play in an online universe. It was like Beanie Babies, just with clothes and an imaginary world in which interaction could be made.

Ganz made more than just your typical animals. A person could have a dog, cat, monkey, frog, lion and many more. With the code to play, it was like having a pet without the mess.

Wherever the animals were

sold, the stores were filled with children of all ages.

For many, these were an owner’s most cherished item. No longer was it that boys had their own separate hit item, Pokémon cards, for example, and girls had theirs, Disney princesses.

Webkinz brought the two genders closer to each other and not separated between pink and blue in the toy aisle.

The online world provided many of the best parts about Webkinz.

When you log on to the website, a person types in the code provided on the animal. At first, the account would last a year, and after you would have to purchase a new animal or type in a new code.

This later changed, and the account was permanent in 2011.

This code would place that specific animal into the world and in a small one room house. Here, the account user could place things into the room to make the world more realistic.

If there was not enough room for everything, then all a person would have to do was buy another room with the virtual currency called KinzCash. The currency was earned from different games, such as the Wheel of WOW and the Wishing Well.

Also, a person was able to play games with friends or others online. If you did not have someone at home to play with, you could go and play with others your age with just one click.

Items were also able to be purchased in the game. Using the currency, a person could buy a shirt and pants to put on their animal. Unique items, such as checkers and beds, could also be bought in the Curio Shop.

As of today, the website Webkinz.com is still fully functional.

There are still updates of events, and a person could still hop on and play. So if college is causing you to want to rip hair out, and you want to relive some old childhood memories, log on and enjoy the Webkinz experience.

Sports

Sports Editor: Elliot Hicks – E.Hicks@iup.edu

Football dominates in victory over Millersville

(Ishaaq Muhammad/The Penn) The IUP football team defeated Millersville in dominating fashion Thursday night. The Crimson Hawks won 41-7 over the Mauraders to improve their record to 2-0.

Soccer pulls off massive upset over Slippery Rock NICK DADOWSKI Contributing Writer

N.J.Dadowski@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

After being on the road for the first three games to start the 2018 season, the IUP women’s soccer team held its SOCCER home opener in dramatic fashion against rival No. 19 Slippery Rock.

It was a hot one in Indiana, but that didn’t stop the Crimson Hawks from taking it to their opponents early.

Mahogany Willis (freshman,

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Both teams lined up before game time.

(Vincent Marino/The Penn) (Ashley Lutz/The Penn) Mahogany Willis (freshman, communications media) scored both goals in IUP’s 2-1 victory.

communications media) had the first of her two goals early on in the game.

The home team kept the lead the entire first half, until a late goal

from Slippery Rock closed the gap going into intermission.

As the heat poured, both teams played hard in the second half.

Knowing that the team did not

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want to end up in overtime against their nemesis from the north, Carley Donia (senior, art) led who else but Willis on a beautiful ball down past the Slippery Rock defenders,

allowing Willis to seal the deal with a goal to the corner for an IUP 2-1 win.

The Crimson Hawks’ record now ascends to 3-1 (2-1 PSAC), and the next time they’re in action is against conference foe Shippensburg.

With a big defeat for the IUP team, you can’t help but get excited for what this team can do going forward.

After knocking off the No. 19 team in the nation, it provides quite the ceiling for what the Crimson Hawks can accomplish this season.

IUP faces Shippensburg on Sept.

8 at 1 p.m. before returning home to face Seton Hill on Sept. 12.

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Volleyball splits matches in home tournament at KCAC MIKE COSTA

Contributing Writer M.T.Costa@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The IUP volleyball team finished 2-2 in its second invitational, the Quality Inn Crimson Hawks Invitational at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, last weekend.

The first IUP victory was by a scoreline of 3-1 over Holy Family, and the second was a clean sweep (3-0) against Robert Wesleyan.

In contrast to the last invitational, where the Crimson Hawks went winless, if things continue to trend upward, the Hawks look to be in good shape for the rest of the season.

“We are continuing to work on developing the individual tactics of our younger players,” head coach Scott Pennewill said.

Given all the turnover from last year’s roster to the current one, Pennewill explained that simply being patient and letting things come together is best for the team.

“It will be a process that will take time for them to adjust to the speed and pace of the collegiate game,” he said.

Kylie Osborn (freshman, biology) is an athlete that represents versatility into the collegiate level for which Pennewill said he was hoping.

The middle hitter has embraced her role as a six-rotational outside player. “[This] requires her to handle some passing responsibilities that she is new to and still learning to master,” Pennewill said.

The coach seems optimistic about her future on the team, believing she will become a better athlete given her competitive nature.

Osborn’s strong performance in last weekend’s invitational was indeed worthy of praise.

She finished the weekend with 50 kills, 3.57 kills/set and 20 digs alone against West Liberty.

While this “was not the original plan, due to injuries,” according to

(IUP Athletics) The volleyball team celebrates following a win at the Quality Inn Crimson Hawks Invitational.

Pennewill, this is a role that Osborn has adapted to and has had tremendous results in such a short period of time.

As it goes for any athlete or team, there is always room for im-

provement.

Pennewill plans to address improvements on the team’s hitting efficiency.

This upcoming weekend, the team will be competing in the Vul-

can Invitational in California, Pa. Matches against West Virginia Wesleyan and the nation’s No. 1 team Nebraska–Kearney will be played Friday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. respectively.

The following day, the Crimson Hawks will play Southern New Hampshire at 1 p.m. and Notre Dame (Ohio) at 4 p.m.

Nebraska–Kearney has proven themselves as the top team in Division II, and Pennewill said playing them will “give us a reminder of where we want to go as a program.”

The remaining games will allow Pennewill to gauge where the team is, since they are all on the same competitive level.

“I am looking for our hitters to become a little better at decisionmaking and our defense to understand the importance of better vision to make better plays,” Pennewill said. “We are very eager to get back on the court and compete to see if we can carry over the progress we are seeing from practice.”

Pennsylvania teams look to continue success in new NFL season ANDREW PIERSON Contributing Writer A.W.Pierson@iup.edu @AndrewPierson23

With the NFL season starting up, most fans here at IUP have a lot to look forward to.

The two biggest NFL fan bases on campus are Philadelphia Eagles fans and Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

The Eagles are coming off a Super Bowl victory and will look to defend their title this season.

(TNS) Philadelphia celebrated their championship.

Since the first Super Bowl back in 1966, there have been only eight champions who defended their title in the following season.

(TNS) New England defended their title in 2005.

The most recent example was the New England Patriots back in 2004 and 2005.

A total of 13 teams have made it back to the Super Bowl following a win, so the Eagles will have to go against the odds, seeing that only 25 percent of champions made it back the following season, with only a little more than 15 percent of champions winning it all backto-back.

In the past 10 seasons, NFL champions have done well for themselves, booking a regular season record of 110-50 with a winning percentage more than 68.

This landed six out of the 10 previous Super Bowl champions into the playoffs in the season coming off their victory.

The Eagles, however, have only

(TNS) Antonio Brown tried to break a tackle in the most recent meeting between the Steelers and Eagles.

managed a winning percentage of a little more than 55 percent in their previous 10 seasons but will be looking to improve that coming into this year.

It should be very interesting to see if the Eagles can defy the statistics and make it back to defend their title this season.

Taking a look at the other well-supported NFL team on campus, the Steelers are coming off a season in which they went 13-3 and

lost to the Jaguars in the AFC Divisional round.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will be entering his 12th season as the leader of the team and will be look ing to make a run at the Super Bowl as well.

The Steelers have a total record of 116-60, giving them a winning percentage just under 66 percent.

The Steelers haven’t reached the Super Bowl since 2010, and have failed to win it since 2008, the sec-

ond season under Mike Tomlin.

The team reached the playoffs at a rate of more than 72 percent while being coached by Tomlin and will look to keep the four-year playoff streak alive this season.

Overall, Eagles and Steelers fans should have a lot to look forward to this season as both teams have the ability to make it to the Super Bowl.

I’m sure the student body would love to see a Steelers-Eagles Super Bowl.

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Nike’s new Kaepernick ad brews controversy

(Nike/USA Today) Colin Kaepernick appeared in the latest Nike advertising campaign, recognizing the 30th anniversary of the company’s “Just Do It” slogan.

ELLIOT HICKS Sports Editor e.hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39 This article contains opinion.

Nike, the sports apparel giant, created spectacular controversy this week by releasing a new advertising campaign in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the company’s “Just Do It” slogan with Colin Kaepernick as its face.

Nike in the past has stood by disgraced athletes, as well as made moves to create controversy in marketing. While Kaepernick’s decisions have been much more positive than those of Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant, two other notable Nike athletes who stirred up trouble in the past, the Kaepernick ad may have created a more polarizing conversation.

The slogan, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything,” no doubt references Kaepernick’s monumental protest during the national anthem while playing in the National Football League.

Almost immediately following the release of the photograph, criticism came in waves.

People began to declare boycotts on Nike, as well as posting recorded videos of Nike gear being burned and destroyed. Nike sym-

bols were also torn off of products that people still chose to wear.

President Donald Trump, wellknown for his criticism of anything and everything that does not follow his agenda, said it was a “terrible message” to send.

However, Trump recognized that Nike “pays a lot of rent” being a tenant at Trump properties and began to take a lighter stance on the ad and its slogan, stating that “it is what this country is all about, that you have certain freedoms to do things that other people think you shouldn’t do.”

Kaepernick did have support from major sports figures, such as fellow Nike ambassador LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers player, who has also received criticism from Trump, said “I stand with anyone who believes in change.”

An image of the late Pat Tillman with the same slogan placed over it was widely circulated on social media.

Tillman played in the NFL be-

fore joining the Army following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The former Arizona State and Cardinals player was killed in friendly fire in 2004 while deployed.

Conservative media organization Fox News posted an article that implied Kaepernick had not known what sacrifice truly was, pointing to the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces as those who have sacrificed (which is in no means an incorrect statement).

In my mind, Tillman would also be an important figure to recognize in such an ad campaign.

However, he does not have the same mass appeal as Kaepernick in today’s sports world.

There are at least as many people that are for Kaepernick as there are against him, who are the primary target audience for Nike products.

What people against the protests have always failed to understand is that Kaepernick, and anybody else who has shown protest during the national anthem, have not done so to disrespect America, nor to disrespect its veterans.

In fact, it was a veterans’ association itself, along with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawks

player Nate Boyer, who led Kaepernick to begin taking a knee during the anthem, recognizing its presence rather than simply ignoring it and sitting on the bench.

At various times, Trump and other political and media figures have attempted to frame Tillman as an antithesis of the evil Kaepernick (in their eyes).

Tillman’s widow, Marie, has said in the past that “Pat’s service, along with that of every man and woman’s

service, should never be politicized in a way that divides us. It is my hope that his memory should always remind people that we must come together.”

Unfortunately, this advertisement and its ongoing debate over its content and spokesman has shown us that, rather than unifying together, the country continues to disconnect at a rapid pace.

The moral of the story, though, is to always believe in something.

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Start, Sit & Seth: Volume 1 SETH WOOLCOCK

Editor-In-Chief S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu @Swool15

What is it about fantasy football that draws myself and so many others each year?

For me, it’s that fantasy football is similar to life.

No matter how much you prepare, plan and adjust, fantasy football, just like life, is unpredictable and full of curveballs. And you just have to keep on moving.

That’s why I have decided to write this column, especially after hearing that longtime ESPN writer and personality Matthew Berry announced he will no longer be writing his famous “Love/Hate” column.

When I was young, Berry, along with so many other sports journalists, were who made me want to pursue a career in journalism.

So this one goes out to the Talented Mr. Roto, Field Yates, Stuart Scott and so many more journalists who have inspired and helped me get to where I am today without even knowing me.

I remember when I was in the 10th grade, and all I wanted for my birthday was a copy of Berry’s best-selling book, “Fantasy Life.”

I wanted the book because if it was anything like “Love/Hate,” it would be the perfect blend of fantasy football and his life experiences.

It was exactly that, and after reading through the book and being content, I put it on my night stand, where it remained for the next six months.

That is, until Nov. 10, 2014, the day everything changed.

Looking back on my life, there have been only a few dates that resonate in my mind, but none more than that snowy, fall day in my hometown of Kane, Pa. It was just another day in the 11th grade, trying to stay awake in my business law and ethics class.

I received a text from my older brother, who was attending IUP

at the time, that read, “Go to the bathroom.”

After going to the restroom, I entered the farthest stall to the right and dialed his number. After I hung up the phone, it was as if smoke had filled the old greenpainted stall.

I exited the stall in tears to see my neighbor and one of my best friends, Davis. He already knew and embraced me.

When I reached the corner of Tionesta Avenue and Cherry Street, my worst nightmare became a reality. Flames filled my family’s home and smoke poured out the bedroom window, where I had just lain the night before.

Following the fire and after the fire department deemed it safe, we were allowed to enter the house. My bedroom, less burnt than the others, still reeked of smoke.

There on my night stand, just like the day before, laid my copy of “Fantasy Life.” I grabbed the book along with a few other salvageable possessions.

I held onto the book for months after, but I finally decided to part ways with it after the stained smoke smell reminded me too much of that day.

What got me through that time, you ask?

Besides the comfort of my friends, and the fact that I knew I had to put a smile on my face for my younger brother and sister, it was sports.

Wrestling season and the NFL became my two biggest time

occupants after the disaster.

After the fire, I had to move schools. And the following year, I played in only one fantasy league.

That year, I checked my team far less than ever before. Maybe it was because I had no one to enjoy NFL Sunday with, or maybe it was because it was just painful to think back to when life was simple, and all I cared about was fantasy football and chilling with my best friends.

Well, after basically taking the year off from fantasy, I came back to it as I entered my freshman year here at IUP. I was reunited with my hometown friends, and the passion for the game began to burn inside me once more.

Now, a junior in college, and editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, some of those friends and I officially started the “Bottomline Fantasy Podcast,” a place where we can be ourselves and just talk about the game we love that brings us all together.

Thank you, Matthew Berry, for showing me the similarity between fantasy football and life.

Now let’s get to it.

Quarterback I’d sit this week: Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh): Being a “‘Lers” fan, even though they are playing the 2017 0-16 Browns, I would stay away from Big Ben this week. Purely because “Road Ben” is not a good fantasy play. In 2017 alone, Roethlisberger averaged 23.6 fantasy points per game at home and averaged only 15.4 fantasy points per game on

the road.

Despite a 22-2 career record against Cleveland, and even with the absence of holdout Le’Veon Bell, there still should be better QB options out there for you.

Quarterback I’d start this week: Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers): With Rivers now finally having a healthy Mike Williams back in the No. 2 wideout position and facing a depleted Kansas City secondary, I think Rivers is a must-start unless you have one of the elite options available (such as Rodgers, Brady, Newton, Brees, Wilson or Watson).

In the offseason, Andy Reid’s secondary lost cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Marcus Peters.

And with Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry remaining a huge question mark, it’s the perfect time for Rivers and the Chargers to capitalize.

Running back I’d sit this week: Jamaal Williams (Green Bay): With an improved Chicago front seven, I would be weary putting Williams into your starting lineup.

If the Packers happen to get down early and are unsuccessful at running the ball, look for freshly paid Aaron Rodgers to do what Aaron Rodgers does: throw the ball, potentially to his new target at tight end, Jimmy Graham.

But with wide receiver Ty Montgomery being preferred in passing situations, I believe Williams’ ceiling could be limited this week, unless he happens to fall into the end zone.

(The Sports Post)

(TNS) James Conner ran against Atlanta.

Running back I’d start this week: James Conner (Pittsburgh): With Le’Veon Bell “protecting his value” and deciding not to suit up for the Steelers, it will be a fullsend for Pittsburgh college legend James Conner. The Steelers have to move the ball somehow, and when coach Mike Tomlin was asked why he is even more optimistic about his team’s run game this season, he answered simply, “James.”

On Wednesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh linemen voiced their frustration with Bell. That must mean they are ready to roll with Conner in the backfield. We’ve seen in the past backup Pittsburgh running backs be successful in Bell’s absence (De’Angelo Williams in 2016).

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(TNS) Evan Engram dropped the pass.

(TNS) Jordy Nelson, while with the Packers.

Continued from page 18.

Wide receiver I’d sit this week: Jordy Nelson (Oakland): I think Nelson will eventually prove to be useful in Oakland. But coming off a poor 2017 campaign, and with this being his first career start not in Green Bay, he’s not a good one to start with.

The Rams will likely have newly acquired Marcus Peters matched up on Nelson. Peters is the one of the closest things to a shut-down corner the league has. With that being said, if Oakland finds themselves in a hole, Nelson could grab some garbage time points late in the game.

(TNS) Emmanuel Sanders returned a punt.

Wide receiver I’d start this week: Emmanuel Sanders (Denver): With Case Keenum being the best quarterback Sanders has had to work with since Peyton Manning, he should be ready to show off.

Especially against a Seahawks secondary that lost Richard Sherman to free agency, Kam Chancellor to retirement and safety Earl Thomas just reporting to camp yesterday, it could be a big day in Denver. Start ‘em if you got ‘em.

Tight end I’d sit this week: Evan Engram (New York Giants): Just recently clearing the concussion protocol and facing last year’s No. 1 ranked defense, be weary of the second-year tight end. The Giants will likely try to get Odell Beckham Jr. involved to fuel the fire with Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey. They may also try to get the second overall pick Saquon Barkley involved using creative sets.

Tight end I’d start this week: Jordan Reed (Washington): “Start him while you can” is my motto for the injury-prone Reed.

Going up against an Arizona defense that was middle-of-the-road against opposing tight ends, you could do a lot worse, especially with Alex Smith’s history throwing to his tight ends.

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