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(Danielle DiAmico/ The Penn) The IUP community made Giving Tuesday a success in helping to establish a food pantry for students.

IUP hosts Giving Tuesday and food drive JESS TRUBY

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Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving, and the IUP community made this past one a success in helping to establish a food pantry for students.

The student organization Each One Reach One is overseeing the food pantry project. The Student Philanthropy Council’s student giving project is also giving funds to make sure it is a sustainable tool for students who might make difficult choices with their money which could leave them without food.

“We had a goal of $10,000,” said Alexander Ickes, the graduate assistant for the Office of Annual Giving. “We knocked it

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out of the park.”

A total of $16,247 was raised, exceeding the $10,000 goal, and $8,700 will be directed toward the food pantry.

“A total of 144 donors stepped up for #GivingTuesday, of which 121 gave in support of the food pantry,” according to a Nov. 28 IUP news release.

Donors on Giving Tuesday joined more than 150 students that have given to the Student Philanthropy Council’s student giving project, Help a Hawk, that began in October and will conclude in the spring 2019 semester.

“It was an amazing accomplishment,” Ickes said. “It’s probably the largest amount of gifts we’ve ever had on Giving Tuesday.”

IUP alumnus Terry Serafini ’61

is once again challenging students in the Help a Hawk student giving challenge. The challenge for students is that once 100 student donors in each of the four class years are realized he will triple the impact of any student gift of $5 or more up to $25,000.

“Nearly a third of IUP students — both undergraduate and graduate students — regularly skip meals or go hungry due to lack of funds,” said Melanie Hildebrandt, a sociology department faculty member who serves as the adviser of the Each One Reach One program in a Nov. 12 IUP news release. “When they have to make a choice between paying rent, buying books or shopping for groceries, food is the first thing to go. Bottom line: it’s hard to perform well and do your best work when you’re

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worrying about food or going hungry, especially as the end of the semester approaches.”

There will be a pop-up pantry in Elkin Hall Friday from noon to 5 p.m. To receive food items from the pantry, students are asked to show their I-Cards and provide some personal information.

“The need is real,” Stephanie Sell, interim annual giving director, said in a Nov. 12 IUP news release. “In January, the University of Pittsburgh conducted the Campus Cupboard Study, a needs assessment of collegiate food insecurity in Southwestern Pennsylvania. More than a thousand IUP students responded to the survey — representing an incredible 17 percent. Among all respondents, 70 percent said they would access a food pantry, if it were available.”

The Office of Annual Giving is always looking to partner with student organizations.

“I have a volunteer from each organization, and they meet with me,” Ickes said. “Then they go back to their organizations, and they really rally their troops.”

A few organizations have even reached 100 percent participation, which means every member of that organization has made a donation to IUP students.

Student organizations that reach 100 percent participation will be recognized publicly at the annual Made Your Mark celebration in April and online.

For more information on how to get your student organization involved, email student-philanthropy@iup.edu.

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IUP President Michael Driscoll held a forum Tuesday, complete with coffee and light refreshments to discuss happenings around the university.

He said he hopes that these meetings will replace the open forums that were previously held.

The first topic he discussed was an update on the University College. The college will be housed in Stabley Library. There is currently a hole at the back of the building that they plan to turn into the entrance of the college, and construction should be finished by March.

The University College was created to allow students the opportunity to explore, instead of declaring a major, and later switching when they realize what they chose was not for them. This

will also cut down on the number of undeclared students.

“Sixty-three percent of undeclared students do not stay with the university,” Driscoll said.

Students in the University College will enter themed tracks to help them make choices. Courses linked with liberal studies will help students graduate with a vision of what comes next.

Exploratory does not mean unprepared, and Driscoll said he hopes this will help eliminate some of the stigma around being an undeclared student.

Driscoll also discussed the Imagine Unlimited Campaign.

During the university’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy, it was announced that the comprehensive fundraising campaign goal was increased to $75 million.

Two multimillion-dollar gifts from alumni with local ties were also announced. The campaign was originally expected to reach $40 million.

Driscoll said IUP is worthy of philanthropic investment.

The University Budget Advisory Council, which serves as an advisory body to the president, created four subcommittees.

The groups were created to help identify revenue enhancement and cost savings strategies aimed at enhancing the financial health of the university. They have surveyed campus constituents on different financial issues at IUP and will report their findings in spring 2019.

Driscoll ended the talk on a light-hearted note and showed off his socks that a professor in the room gave him. The professor had given him a tie at his start at IUP and recently gifted him the socks.

He then thanked everyone for coming and said he thought it was better than the old open forums.

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Biology student receives award for research JEREMY STOUT

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The Pennsylvania Vector Control Association is honoring junior biology major Anna Manges with its Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award.

Manges is receiving recognition for her work with Tom Simmons, biology professor, in which they’ve been doing research regarding the spread of Lyme disease in the Pittsburgh area.

Manges said that the study of Lyme disease is important because of its prominence in the Eastern U.S. and how the spreading had increased in recent years, with 14 states accounting for 96 percent of reported cases, as per the CDC. She said the research in Pittsburgh was done because Western Pennsylvania has become a Lyme disease endemic region, and there was a lack of studies that looked at urban sites.

“Most studies are around

(Submitted photo) Anna Manges (junior, biology) receives the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award.

suburban or rural areas,” Manges said. “We wanted to look at Pittsburgh parks because there are millions of visitors that go through these parks annually.”

The process for the study consisted of Simmons and his team

collecting black-legged ticks and deer ticks, in both their adult and nymph states to find the density of infected ticks, as well as the infection prevalence within the parks.

Manges said that the implications associated with public

health in doing the research was what got her interested in getting involved.

“It’s something a lot of people don’t realize is as big of an issue as it is,” Manges said.

It also allowed her to dive into the real research field.

Manges, who is from Indiana, has been working with Simmons for three years, before she even started at IUP. “Through town connections, I met up with [Simmons] right before my freshman year,” she said.

Manges isn’t the first IUP student involved in this research to receive this award. Last year biology pre-med students Tashi Bharathan and Shannon Tepe were honored as well.

Manges said that this just shows how important the research that she and Simmons are doing is.

“Topics like this are really, really relevant to public health today,” she said.

Manges said that this can also be attributed in part to Simmons

for the importance of the work he and his students continue to do. “[Simmons] helps students achieve their goals and really enables us to make a difference,” Manges said.

Manges, was notified she would be receiving the reward a few days before presenting at the Pennsylvania Vector Associations annual conference and said she was happy that she was getting recognized for her work.

“It felt good to realize that my research is actually relevant and worthy of real accomplishments,” Manges said. “It’s research that actually affects people.”

She said that this award is important to her because it connects her with what she plans on doing for the rest of her life, and that it moves her from a student into being a “real scientist.”

Manges and Simmons are currently working on getting the research published.

IRMC nurses fight for benefits with strike

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) A bombshell hit Indiana Regional Medical Center this past week when members of the Indiana Registered Nurses Association began picketing Monday in support of the union’s stance on the on-going negotiations with the hospital. Officials announced Nov. 16 that members would have a one-day walkout. However, the nurses on strike were scheduled off for the rest of the week, and an informal strike continued through Friday at IRMC Park on North Seventh Street. The two sides have been unable find common ground on wages, health insurance, paid time off and other terms, according to the Indiana Gazette. The union members voted in October to encourage leaders to call a strike, and the IRNA officials gave the hospital a 10-day notice of work stoppage.

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(Submitted photos) Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Literacy Center offers its After School Tutoring Program and Summer Reading Program to children from kindergarten to grade eight.

IUP students tutor students from grades K through eight ANGELINA CIOTOLA Contributing Writer A.E.Ciotola@iup.edu @ThePennIUIP

IUP’s Literacy Center offers its After School Tutoring Program and Summer Reading Program.

Parents can enroll their children in tutoring by submitting an application and a fee, and then a tutor will be provided to their

child. Children in kindergarten to grade eight are able to participate.

The literacy center is located on IUP’s campus in Davis Hall in Room B-5.

The After School Tutoring Program lasts eight weeks during the fall and spring semesters.

Undergraduate IUP students are able to tutor students from

grades one to eight to aid them with writing and reading according to IUP’s webpage.

“There are 19 children being tutored this semester,” literacy center director Julie Ankrum said through email. “They are in grades 1-6, only because we didn’t have any 7th or 8th graders enrolled this semester.”

“Currently, we have twenty-five tutors, an undergraduate who serves as an activity planner and nineteen students from grades one to six,” Wendy Sheeran, literacy center supervisor, said through email. “In an effort to support the community, we will be contacting additional school districts in the area next semester.”

Sheeran said the literacy center has “six first graders, three second graders, four third graders, three fourth graders, one fifth grader, and two sixth graders. Grades four through six tend to work more on writing skills and informational literacy as they research online for writing projects,” for the fall 2018 semester.

“For children above grade three, we are tutoring two students in grade four and one student in grade six, and all of these students attend tutoring for enrichment at the request of university doctoral students and professors,” said Sheeran.

As the literacy center supervisor, Sheeran has multiple responsibilities. Sheeran schedules tutoring sessions, manages communication with parents and assists undergraduate education students and professors when they go to the literacy center.

The Summer Reading Program occurs during July and August.

Thirteen sessions take place during that time.

“M.Ed. in literacy candidates begin by conducting a series of in-depth assessments on one student who is assigned to them,” said Ankrum, via email. “After careful analysis, the graduate student plans specific instruction designed to help the child develop necessary literacy skills and strategies.”

As the literacy center director, Ankrum said she oversees “all of the programs and materials in the literacy center.”

A senior early childhood/ special education major, Brooke Dougherty was a tutor for the literacy center for fall 2018. During the fall 2018 semester, tutoring ran from Sept. 16 to Nov. 15.

Dougherty said she likes “helping students with their troubles with reading.”

“Education majors should participate in tutoring,” Dougherty said, “because they are able to work one-on-one with a student.”

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Student helps victims of domestic violence JEREMY STOUT

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Marlee McCadden (senior, psychology), in her last semester at IUP, holds down two jobs, one at the Alice Paul House and another as a peer support counselor at the Haven Project.

The Alice Paul House is an organization that provides protection and services to “victims/ survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other serious crimes and juvenile offenders,”according to its website.

McCadden said that she first heard about the Alice Paul House when she was a freshman and had an interest in becoming a volunteer.

“I did the training and was a volunteer for a few months,” said McCadden. “Then there was an employment opportunity.”.

McCadden said this was somewhat of an easy transition for her to make because in high school she worked with a local community shelter near her.

“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized just how big of a problem

[domestic violence] is,” McCadden said.

She said when she was in high school, she never really heard about the statistics or the prevalence of these issues.

“It happens way more often than people would like to think,” she said.

This is what spurred her to get more involved, she said.

“I thought it was important to be a voice for [victims].”

McCadden said that the experience of working at the Alice Paul House has made her a “more conscious individual.”

“There’s the saying, ‘ignorance is bliss,’” McCadden said, “but I don’t think that that’s an accurate way to live your life.

“I feel like it’s my job to help people.”

McCadden said that since she works frequently on phone counseling, that she finds being able to provide people with immediate crisis relief to be an incredibly rewarding part of her job, but that it’d be difficult knowing that “it’s never just going to be that one phone call.”

Aside from the Alice Paul House, McCadden also works on campus at the Haven Project,

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(Jeremy Stout/ The Penn) Marlee McCadden (senior psychology) works at the Alice Paul House after working with a community shelter in her hometown in high school.

which “looks to improve counseling and support services for students.” according to the IUP website McCadden said that Haven is important because it works at issues from an educational aspect.

She said that she takes knowledge from both with her, and that they can build off each other.

McCadden is in her last semester as an undergraduate and has started to look toward the future, figuring out where she wants to go after graduation.

“I’m very interested in the intersection between psychology and law, so I’ve been applying to doctoral programs for psycholo-

gy and ones leaning toward law,” said McCadden. “I’m applying to some law programs as well.”

McCadden said that this is the time where she really figures out her path after completing her

undergraduate degree.

“Regardless of what I end up doing, as long as I’m that person that can provide something for someone, then I’ll be happy,” McCadden said.

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(Flickr) Gardners Candies is giving students and Indiana citizens the opportunity to shop local for some sweet treats before the holidays.

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With Christmas less than a month away, a new store in Indiana is giving students and residents the opportunity to shop local for some sweet treats before the holidays.

Gardners Candies, located at 1470 Indiana Springs Road, opened its doors Nov. 14.

Gardners Candies was originally founded in 1897 by a 16-year-old boy named James “Pike” Gardner from Tyrone, a town about 70 miles from Indiana.

“We’ve been doing wonderful since the opening,” said Pam Neff, the store’s manager.

The candy shop, specializing in the famous Peanut Butter Meltaway, is the 10th Gardners retail store in Pennsylvania.

“We have wonderful gifts for your family,” Neff said. “We also have a large variety of the old fashioned ‘penny’ candies from when you were a kid.”

The Indiana store also offers a rewards card that people can sign up for and take advantage of different benefits, including receiving certain percentages off select merchandise at specific times.

But that’s not all Gardners has to offer IUP students.

The store is honoring a 10 percent discount if students present their I-Cards at the Indiana store, said Gardners Candies controller Joe Destadio. Gardners also ran a similar discount for Penn State students years ago.

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Black Friday has more shoppers on smartphones and in stores than before ELLIE SILVERMAN The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)

After about five minutes of waiting in the check out line at Urban Outfitters on Black Friday to buy sunglasses and belts, Lisa Barnard, 51, and daughter Amelia, 18, decided it would be easier to order online.

So they relocated to the bench outside the store’s entrance at the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pa., where Amelia could browse the Urban Outfitters website on her smartphone.

“It’s kind of easier to shop in the store,” said Amelia of Bethesda, Md., “but like if you see things you like, you can find them online.”

The Barnards’ instinct to check online instead of waiting in line shows how the distinction between a retailer’s online and instore presence is starting to blur, said James Cook, JLL’s director of retail research, ahead of the shopping weekend.

“It’s really more about the brand than a specific physical location or a specific website,” Cook said.

This theme was clear over Thanksgiving weekend. After five days of record spending, the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics found that more than 89 million people shopped online and in stores, an almost 40 percent increase from last year. These shoppers were

(TNS) Shoppers walk past a Black Friday advertisement Friday, Nov. 23. Thousands packed mall stores as retailers marketed big sales.

more likely to spend more, by an average of $93.

“For several years, we’ve been talking about the dynamic nature of the retail industry and the speed of change necessary to meet the consumer demand,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. “This year’s research clearly shows that the investments made by retailers are paying off in a big way.”

Shoppers this holiday season can expect retailers to have more options for buying online and picking up in a store, according to a CBRE report that called this year’s holiday season “the longest in six years.” There’s also a greater push for customers to join loyalty programs for exclusive deals, and for e-commerce brands

to open pop-up holiday stores.

Cyber Monday broke records this week as the largest online shopping day in U.S. history, reaching $7.9 billion, up 19.3 percent from last year’s $6.6 billion, according to Adobe Analytics data. Smartphones powered $2.2 billion of those Cyber Monday sales, a 55.6 percent growth.

“Despite some of the best deals coming earlier in the holiday season, the Cyber Monday brand has great staying power,”

Taylor Schreiner, director, Adobe Digital Insights, said in a statement.

Black Friday spending also soared, reaching $6.22 billion, up 23.6 percent from 2017, according to Adobe. Thanksgiving day spending was $3.7 billion, a 28 percent increase from last year, and spending over the weekend after Black Friday totaled $6.4 billion, another record for shopping on those days, according to Adobe.

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Parking at the King of Prussia Mall on Black Friday was at capacity by 11:30 a.m., said Kathy Smith, the mall’s director of marketing and business development.

Traffic was up compared to last year, Smith said, though she was unable to provide specifics.

The Cherry Hill Mall parking lots were about 95 percent full by 1:30 p.m and the lots at the Willow Grove Park Mall were about 90 to 95 percent full by around noon to 1 p.m., said Heather Crowell, a spokeswoman for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), which owns these malls and many others in the region.

At the Plymouth Meeting Mall, traffic entering by the Legoland Discovery Center was up 14 percent compared to last year, according to Crowell. There was also a 3 percent rise in overall traffic at the Moorestown Mall on Black Friday.

“Black Friday kicked the holiday shopping season into high gear, driven by positive consumer sentiment and great deals from retailers,” Tom McGee, President and CEO of the International Council of Shopping Centers said in a news release. “This holiday season is going to be strong.”

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Black Friday brings madness, new traditions your money to your neighbors instead of corporations? Small Business Saturday, while technically observed on various Saturdays throughout the year, is most popular on the day following Black Friday and gives incentive to support the local mom-and-pop shops, somewhat of a dying breed in the U.S. Love donating to charity and want to help out the less fortunate? Giving Tuesday spawned $274 million in charitable donations in 2017, and Facebook has been a huge platform for moving donations over the past few years.

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(Wiki Commons) Each year, Black Friday festivities cut into the holiday traditions of Thanksgiving.

Now that university students have returned from Thanksgiving break, not only have we seen that timeless holiday pass by but also another de facto holiday known as the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday.

The name has its various stories of origin, but we all know it as roughly a 24-hour period where a great majority of shopping outlets advertise and run massive sales and discounts along with other specials in an attempt to take advantage of the beckoning Christmas season where everyone and their mother search for gifts to give to...well, everyone and their mother.

A lot of people, as well as media outlets featuring those infamous video clips of stampedes and the like, have a negative light portrayed on Black Friday, but the way that all involved have changed the shopping spree for the better has been wonderful to see.

Starting with the opening hours of stores, some begin to have their sales

Or if you decide your money isn’t worth spending on any of these holidays, Buy Nothing Day has been around since the ‘90s to combat the theory of overconsumption in the world.

While Black Friday always has its ups and downs, the shopping extravaganza has resulted in more positivity than you may think.

bleed into the wee hours of the morning, and that led to a majority of stores opening up on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening. This became somewhat of a problem as Thanksgiving has always been viewed as a day to be spent with family and loved ones, and retail workers being unable to fully do so had been disappointing.

Surveys said that 57 percent of Americans showed disdain to stores being open on Thanksgiving. So the businesses and corporations listened, and in 2018, more than 70 major stores remained closed on Thanksgiving.

Though there are many who may still think negatively of Black Friday, it has spawned a number of supportive and much more positive days of celebration surrounding the end of November.

Don’t want to go out in the cold to get deals? Wait for Cyber Monday deals to pop up on your laptop or cell phone (or check on Black Friday itself, and the same deals may already be there). Want to give

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(Facebook) The Jimmy Stewart Museum is open seven days a week and has showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” during the holiday season.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum has all you need for the holiday season HEATHER BAIR Staff Writer H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

In 1946, James M. Stewart’s well-known movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” hit theaters for the first time. Seventy-two years later, the Jimmy Stewart Museum is still celebrating the actor’s life, keeping him alive in the hearts of fans everywhere.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum opened May 20, 1995, on the anniversary of his 87th birthday.

Stewart, who was born in Indiana on May 20, 1908, was touched by the gesture of his fans.

His twin daughters, Judy and Kelly, were in attendance. They each have made various appearances at the museum multiple times since the opening.

Since then, the museum has grown. With many artifacts from Stewart’s childhood, acting career and military career, the collection is quite astounding. There are roughly four rooms that house bits and pieces of his life.

John Kennedy, who has been the tour guide there for seven years, considers it the best job he’s ever had.

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“Some of the best people that I’ve met have been the customers who come through those doors,” he said.

Many celebrities have also walked through the doors like Patrick Wayne, Carol Burnett and Jim Caviezel (best known for his roles as Jesus Christ in “The Passion of the Christ,” as well as Agent Reese in “Person of Interest.”). Also, just this past spring, former Pittsburgh Steelers halfback Rocky Bleier made an appearance as well.

But that’s not why John Kennedy loves his job.

“I admire Jimmy for the simple fact he was so down to earth,” he said. “He was genuine. He didn’t pretend to be someone he wasn’t.”

Brian Croft, bookkeeper, agreed.

“He was an upstanding person,” Croft said. “He didn’t let the whole celebrity thing create a big head for him. He always came back home when he could.”

Stewart may have acted in 82 movies, but he also was a veteran. One of his achievements was being a Brigadier General in the Air Force, later promoted to Major General in 1985.

“He truly was our hometown hero,” Kennedy said.

The Christmas season is here, and the Jimmy Stewart Museum is in full-swing preparing for the holidays. It has decorated the entire museum to give the feel of Christmas magic. With themed Christmas trees – from “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “The Greatest Show on Earth,” Alfred Hitchcock and a Western tree – the museum has been transformed into a winter wonderland.

Tim Harley, the president of the Jimmy Stewart Foundation, as well as the museum for the past 15 years, is ecstatic for the upcoming Christmas events, especially the movie matinee.

“We decided to show ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ every day at 1 [p.m.],” Harley said. “This is the first time we’re doing something like this, and I can’t wait to see how it turns out.”

Harley takes much pride in the museum.

“The idea of operating a museum based solely on one person was a bit out of my normal vision.” he said. “I’d never done something like this before.”

Very shortly after accepting the

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job, Harley realized just how much Jimmy Stewart was “indeed, a singular personality.”

“There’s nothing dated about what’s here,” Harley continued.

“One can explore film or just an actor. You can read about a certain genre, or a man who was a great American, or simply just get a taste of history in a small town.

“He’s still giving to the town, even though he’s passed. He provided money for firefighters, the police, as well as other local organizations. The Indiana County Endowment has only grown since his passing.”

“We’re not here to benefit financially, we’re here to benefit historically,” Kennedy said.

“We depend on the customers.

Everybody ought to come learn more about Jimmy’s and Indiana’s history. It’s the saddest thing that more local people don’t.”

The Jimmy Stewart Museum loves its customers, especially the younger ones.

“We’re only a couple blocks away from the campus. We also have a student discount, which is great for college kids,” Harley said with a chuckle. “We’d love to see all of them someday.”

Located above the Indiana Public Library, it’s within walking distance of downtown Indiana.

“People take us for granted,” Harley said. “They should really come visit instead of putting it off all the time. We rely on them. We need them.”

The Jimmy Stewart Museum is opened Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon until 4 p.m. Prices are reasonable, and they offer senior, military, veteran and student discounts. Pookas are free, but be careful if you say you’re one, you’ll have to prove it.

The staff have many recommendations for Jimmy’s movies.

“They’re all so good,” Kennedy said, struggling to find a favorite.

“I’d have to pick ‘Shenandoah’ (a western with John Wayne) and, of course, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’”

Brian Croft, a Civil War buff, likes “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” as well as a comedic favorite, “Harvey.”

Harley agreed, adding “You Can’t Take It with You” to the list of comedy favorites.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum staff looks forward to seeing new faces among the familiar ones.

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(Facebook) Stephen Hillenburg, creator of “Spongebob Squarepants” passed away Monday.

Students react to cartoon icon’s early death JAKE SLEBODNICK

Staff Writer J.C.Slebodnick@iup.edu @slebby24

“I’m ready. I’m ready.”

Unlike Spongebob, we weren’t quite ready for what happened Monday afternoon.

Perhaps the most influential cartoon creator of all time, Stephen Hillenburg passed away after complications with ALS. In his 57 years, Hillenburg combined his passion for marine biology and animation into Nickelodeon’s longest-running cartoon, “Spongebob Squarepants.”

Nickelodeon, the platform television channel and Hillenburg’s second home, was the irst to report his death via Twitter. Students all over IUP’s campus are taking this to heart since he impacted the childhoods of many.

“It’s hard to think he’s gone because I grew up watching most, if not all, the episodes of ‘Spongebob’ in my lifetime,” William Torres (sophomore, communications media) said.

“He built a cartoon legacy from the ground up and pretty much molded the way for animated cartoons in the future.”

Mark DeCesare (sophomore, music) put it best using one of Hillenburg’s greatest lines: “He was No. 1.”

What made Hillenburg such a unique figure in the media world was his ability to combine different elements, such as humor, innocence and work-place relations and use them to shape a children’s show that appeals to everyone, rather than the intended audience.

He didn’t create a children’s show for kids to mindlessly stare at, but rather he created the way people feel and delivered it in a very colorful and upbeat program.

Remember as a child watching how Squidward would face work with a very negative demeanor and spend shifts aspiring to be a clarinet prodigy?

Then reality would set in, and customers would treat him like garbage, but we would laugh because of the way Hillenburg designed it to be.

Flash forward to now, and we realize that we can relate to this because most of the population hate their jobs and the people they interact with each day.

One lesson he taught exceptionally well was the life motto “Laugh at the simple things.”

Casey Stollsteimer (sophomore, nursing and allied health profession) recollected how she can still watch the same shows and movies, and the comedic relief still gets her to laugh without hesitation.

“My family, mostly my dad and I, to this day watch the ‘Spongebob’ movie and show whenever we can together and laugh the entire time,” Stollsteimer said. “It honestly taught me how to laugh at the simple things, since most of the jokes were so dumb but yet so funny.”

Hillenburg’s creation spawned two movies, more than 15 seasons and even a Tony-nominated broadway musical.

He will be remembered as one of the best creators to ever enter the Nickelodeon studio.

His works are still shown today, and will most likely continue to air through the next few years.

He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

R.I.P. (Rest in Pineapple), Mr. Hillenburg.

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(Facebook) “Avengers: Invinity War” and “The Big Lebowski” are two of the most anticipated movies coming to Netflix in December.

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Winter break begins in fewer than three weeks, which means students may have a lot of free time. What better way is there to

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To start off the month, Netflix is adding a lot of beloved films.

Comedies such as “The Big Lebowski” and “Shaun of the Dead” will be appearing on the first to satisfy the much-needed humor stressed-out students will appreciate.

Along with these films comes some international films and shows. One is the South Korean show “Memories of Alhambra.”

The drama focuses on a CEO going to Spain only to find himself as part of a mysterious incident along with the owner of a hostel.

The show will stream every Saturday an hour after it airs on Korean television.

The series is perfect for those who love suspense and mysteries, especially as it is one of the rare Netflix shows to only air once a week.

A Netflix Original coming out is “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” on Dec. 7. Based on the books by Rudyard Kipling, this is a darker take on “The Jungle Book” than the Disney film.

Including blood and grit, this is not a film intended for children.

Despite this, the same message seen in other adaptations is still there.

After looking at various reviews, including those from BBC and The Guardian, it seems to be a mixed bag. However, this seems to be the perfect film for someone who wants a more realistic take on what Mowgli’s life would be like, even with talking animals.

Though it only recently came to Netflix, the critically acclaimed show “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” will be having its own Christmas special, called “A Midwinter’s Tale.”

Being released on Dec. 14, the episode will be a unique take on the holiday season. It focuses on a child version of the titular character celebrating the Solstice while still believing in Santa.

Though it still talks about Christmas, the inclusion of the Pagan holiday Solstice may give viewers a better understanding of another culture, as well as be a refreshing special for those who are sick of the repetitive nature of other Christmas specials.

If holiday specials are not for you, the eighth season of ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ will also be coming out Dec. 14. A reboot of the ‘80s classic, the show holds the nostalgic feel while still making it its own thing.

More of a drama than a kid’s show, the story focuses on five

young adults who are pilots of Voltron, a robot made of five different lion ships, as they try to defend their homes and people.

The show provides a good representation to different ethnicities and sexualities and can be enjoyed by fans of the original and new fans alike.

While Christmas might be a time to be with family, everyone needs a break. That break can be spent watching “Avengers: Infinity War.” The third movie in the Avengers franchise, this film brings together heroes from different parts of the Marvel Universe, as they try to stop Thanos from having the power of all five infinity stones.

The film is the perfect mix of comedy, action and drama. With the recent death of Marvel creator Stan Lee, his cameo might make any superhero fan emotional.

With all of these exciting shows and movies, Netflix will have to remove some classics. While you still have time, try to watch classics including “Moana,” “Groundhog Day” and “Hellraiser” before they are gone.

After working hard on projects and finals, students deserve a treat, and Netflix is definitely providing that treat with these exciting shows and films.

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Creed 2 Reviews: IMDb: 8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 81% Metacritic: 67%

(Facebook) “Creed 2” starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone was released Nov. 21 and reached No. 1 in the box office after the first weekend.

“Creed 2” punches its way to top of box office JEREMY STOUT

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

This article contains opinion.

Ryan Coogler’s “Creed” is a genuine masterpiece.

It’s the movie that ushered in Coogler as a major studio player.

It reinvigorated the “Rocky” franchise. It’s the perfect blueprint on how to make a sequel and a boxing movie. And that’s partially why “Creed 2” is a bit of a let down.

Steven Caple Jr. came onto helm the second (eighth?) film in the franchise, and that seemed like a great choice. Like Coogler, he only had one other feature under his belt (albeit a far less interesting movie then “Fruitvale Station”), and he offered a unique and interesting perspective. But where Coogler’s movie felt surprising and new, Caple’s film comes off like a paint-by-numbers sequel.

It’s certainly not a bad movie, but it’s always what you’d expect.

It never takes the interesting route when it can. It’s so trapped in the expectations of the first film, that it forgets to add anything new to the table.

Caple’s sequel is a direct sequel to not only the first “Creed,” but also “Rocky IV.” Following Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) as he becomes a father with his wife Bi-

anca (Tessa Thompson) and deals with the demons from his family’s past, Ivan and Viktor Drago (Dolph Lundgren and Florian Munteanu).

The whole cast from the first film is back, and they are predictably great together. Jordan and Thompson sizzle as what might be the best onscreen couple going right now. Sylvester Stallone is solid as affable old-man Rocky. The standout, however, is Lundgren.

Lundgren, returning to the franchise after playing the one note Soviet baddy in “Rocky IV” is back and given a far more dramatically interesting role this time around.

Drago is a man who has lost everything.

His country abandoned him, and his wife left him alone with their child after his defeat at the hands of Rocky. He’s a bitter, cold man who wants to be a hero again.

He sacrificed the life of his son, turning him into a boxing machine like himself, to get back on top.

Lundgren’s performance brings this all to fruition beautifully, and this is one of the few films where he’s given the chance to show you that he can act. That’s honestly my favorite thing about the Creed films. They serve as reclamation projects for ‘80s action stars. It’s a way of reminding people that these guys are genuinely gifted performers.

The Dragos are the most interest-

ing piece of the whole movie, and I wish they were given more screen time, but what’s there is great.

That typifies the problem with

the movie. The interesting bits are pushed to the sides to focus on the solid, but forgettable sequel territory. There’s a lot to like here,

but it’s all relegated to the side, and that makes the film feel slightly uneven. It’s definitely a winner, but it’s by decision, not knockout.

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(Facebook) Donald Glover and Rihanna set to star in new movie “Guava Island.”

Donald Glover and Rihanna project leaked to Internet Rebellion building studio

(Facebook) Rebellion is set to build 220,000-square-foot film studio in the United Kingdom to compete with Netflix.

STEVEN LANGDON JR. Culture Editor S.Langdon@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

It has been some time since information on an unknown project Donald Glover and Rihanna are working on has been released. For fans of the two global stars, you are in luck.

Saturday provided excitement as a movie trailer was found on social media. Glover presented the two-minute trailer to an audience at the PHAROS Festival, a threeday virtual reality experience presented by Glover. There, the project’s name was announced as “Guava Island.”

The trailer starts with Rihanna, presumed to be playing the significant other of Glover, walking into a room where Glover is playing a guitar and singing. A horn of some sort goes off and he takes off as though he is late for work.

The rest of the trailer proceeds to show the general concept of what will be happening. It appears to follow the young and difficult journey of a songwriter with little to no money.

The movie is produced by Childish Gambino Films and is directed by Glover’s constant collaborator Hiro Murai. It also stars “Black Panther’s” Letitia Wright and Nonso Anozie.

Murai is a director mostly for music videos. He has worked with bands and artists such as Usher, B.o.B and Gym Class Heroes. He has also directed some television episodes for “Atlanta,” “Legion” and “Barry.” “Guava Island” will be his film director debut.

The secret project was discovered three months ago when pictures of Glover and Rihanna surfaced on the internet. The two appeared to have been in Havana, Cuba.

Rihanna is mostly known for music, but within the past few years, she has taken up more film projects as she takes a hiatus from songwriting. She appeared in movies such as “This is the End,” “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” and “Ocean’s 8.”

Over the years, Glover made many projects in different areas.

He has done stand-up comedy, films, television and singing. Since 2016 he has been writer, director and executive producer of his own show “Atlanta.”

Other than “Guava Island,” he has acted in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story” in the last two years. He is also going to be the voice of Simba in the live-action adaptation of “The Lion King.”

Glover became a national sensation earlier this year under his musical name Childish Gambino. He came out with his new song “This is America,” which talked about some of the issues in the country. The main issue he covered was racism.

There is currently no release date for “Guava Island,” but fans are exited to see what Glover has in store this time around.

to compete with Netflix JEREMY STOUT

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

Rebellion Development via Variety, the largest video game publisher in the United Kingdom, announced that it’s opening a brand new 220,000-square-foot film studio.

The facility, a former printing press for the Daily Mail newspaper, cost $100 million and is located about 50 miles west of London in Didcot and will feature a 25,000 square foot sound stage.

Rebellion, known for video games such as the “Sniper Elite” series, is also the owner of British comics publisher 2000 AD, which they purchased coincidentally in 2000.

The new space will be used for the already announced “Rouge Trooper” film, helmed by Duncan Jones (“Warcraft,” “Moon”), and the Judge Dredd TV series, “Judge Dredd: Mega City One,” that are based on the two popular 2000 AD strips.

2000 AD characters like the blue-skinned soldier (Trooper) and hard-edged lawman (Dredd) will be the core of what Rebellion is looking to produce at the new studio, but they’re not limiting themselves to just that.

Jason Kingsley, Rebellion co-founder, told Variety, “We have plans, we have a lot of scripts in development, we have got a lot

of scripts written, we have pilots that are looking for people to work with, we have people going out to the U.S. to talk to the people who are the routes to market.”

Variety points out that studio supply is in short supply in the U.K., with studios such as Pinewood undergoing major expansions.

“We were looking and couldn’t find anywhere to shoot the stuff we have ambitions to do,” Kingsley said.

Kingsley said that he views the hunger that providers, such as Amazon and Netflix, have for content is a major opportunity for the company, but that it has put the country's film industry under a great deal of pressure.

This new studio is indicative of how the barriers between different types of media are falling by the wayside.

Kingsley said that he thinks that Rebellion will be just as successful at making film and television as it is in publishing video games and comic books.

This isn’t the first time that Kingsley or Rebellion have been involved with film. He and his brother, Chris, were producers on the 2012 Karl Urban vehicle, “Dredd,” but it certainly marks the biggest push that the company has made in this direction.

Time will tell whether the company is as successful with this new venture as it has been with its various other ventures.

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(Facebook) The Beatles released their last album, “Live at the BBC,” Nov. 30, 1994.

The Beatles' last album came out 24 years ago HEATHER BAIR Staff Writer H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

When the Beatles’ last album “Let it Be” was released in 1970 with the acknowledgement that John Lennon and Paul McCartney would be leaving, fans everywhere expressed upset over the end of Beatlemania.

However, on Nov. 30, 1994, the Beatles surprised everyone with the release of their 56-song, 13-track dialogue compilation album titled “Live at the BBC.” The album consisted of 30 songs that had never been released by the Beatles, and it also contained songs that hadn’t been released on their last album, “Let it Be.” The compilation took songs

from the Beatles’ radio shows on BBC’s Light Programme Radio Show between 1963 and 1965.

The album was made to reflect the stage set the band had way before Beatlemania was ever a phenomenon.

It was as if the band wanted to begin and end in a full circle.

The Beatles had started out doing covers of songs. Once Beatlemania took off, Lennon and McCartney became the sole songwriters of the band. However, for “Live at the BBC,” the album was a mix of both originals and covers.

“Live at the BBC” also (Facebook) features 13 tracks of dialogue, mainly spoken by Lennon and McCartney. The tracks give the album a more personal feel, making it seem as if the listener is inside the studio with Lennon

and McCartney, listening to their small stories.

The album received awesome reviews, being described as “one of their best.” “Live at the BBC” peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 Album Charts, yet beat out the score in the U.K., reaching the number one spot on the U.K. Albums Chart.

In the first year alone, more than eight million copies were sold. In 2013, a remastered packaging of “Live at the BBC” was sold, yet retitled as “Live at the BBC: Volume 2,” and it was released as a double set including more songs and dialogue tracks.

Reviews were favorable on all ends, calling the album “a pleasure to behold.”

“In spirit, energy and sheer rock ‘n’ roll glee, they’re irresistible,” said Rolling Stone reviewer Anthony DeCurtis.

The album has all the beat and melodies that are nostalgic for old and new fans to Beatlemania.

The album has been revered as the best way to end their career, even though it was sad to receive it.

The entire album can be found on Spotify, Pandora and YouTube and is still sold in stores. Collectors of Beatle-

mania artifacts – some of which have been bought for millions – call “Live at the BBC” one of the best items to have.

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(John Vasas/The Penn) The quarterfinals of the men’s intramural basketball playoffs took place Monday to determine the semifinalists.

(James Neuhausel/The Penn) Change it to the Game defeated Chip Chasers to win the men’s intramural basketball championship Wednesday.

Men’s intramural basketball championships jam packed with action BRAD O’HARA

Lead Sports Writer B.L.Ohara@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The biggest spectacle in men’s intramural basketball at IUP came this past week with the semifinals Tuesday night and the winners playing the next night in the finals.

Each of the three games were down to the wire and were decided in the final minute of play with Charge it to the Game coming out as the champions.

The first game of the semifinals was between the Indiana Warriors Part Two and Charge it to the Game. Charge had control for most of the game with the Warriors having short bursts of scoring.

Most of the scoring and general playmaking for the Warriors came from the hands of Francis Bell

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(computer science), who put up 16 points and easily had the most energy and speed on either team.

However, Charge it to the Game’s Jeremiah Alston (kinesiology) was simply too good from beyond the arc, sinking four threepoint shots in the second half as the team pulled away to a 52-41 victory.

The second game featured PA Dominance and the Chip Chasers in an intramural matchup for the ages.

PA Dominance struck fast and hard getting out to a double-digit lead early in the game, and they held it for most of the first half.

In the last three minutes of the half, the players began to let their lead slip as the Chip Chasers crawled back into the game and tied it at 23 with three seconds left

in the half.

The Chip Chasers then kept that momentum at the start of the second half getting their first lead of the game two minutes into the second.

For the rest of the half, the game was even with both sides trading blows. With 1:14 left on the clock, the Chip Chasers had a one-point lead and possession of the ball.

They proceeded to chew up 40 seconds of the clock before being fouled.

With little time left and still down by one, PA Dominance used up all but 1.7 seconds looking for the final shot. However, Tommy Rodriguez (kinesiology) missed the game-winning shot, giving the Chip Chasers the 36-35 win and the ticket to the finals.

The finals matchup was set as

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dozens gathered to see the Chip Chasers take on Charge it to the Game.

The game was back and forth through much of the opening half with Charge it to the Game holding a slight advantage.

Toward the end of the half, the Chip Chasers were starting to fall behind and were in desperate need of some momentum.

That was when Malik Abdulhadi (journalism) checked into the game and immediately started to make an impact on both sides of the ball.

He made both of his first two shots from three-point range and pulled the Chip Chasers right back into the game going into halftime down by one.

The same exact thing happened once again in the second half with the Chip Chasers falling behind by

nine points with two minutes left in the game.

Abdulhadi pulled through once again, scoring eight points for the Chip Chasers and pulling the game within one point with 6.6 seconds left in the game.

The Chip Chasers were forced to foul, and after Charge it to the Game made both of their free throws, the Chip Chasers had one last chance to tie the game. However, the tying shot was wide left, and Charge it to the Game won the intramural finals.

Charge it to the Game’s captain Romello Holland was a large part of their win, scoring 17 points and leading the team in rebounds to earn the tournament’s MVP award.

“I was focusing on making my shot, on my follow through, focusing on the game,” Holland said.

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(Jake Rouse/The Penn) Courtney Alexander (redshirt sophomore, biology) scored eight points in a 100-46 win Wednesday over Cheyney.

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(Jake Rouse/The Penn) Kendall Hunter (senior, special education) prepared for a free throw in a victory Wednesday over Cheyney.

Historic Education Day for women’s basketball in 100-44 victory BRAD O’HARA

Lead Sports Writer B.L.Ohara@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

IUP women’s basketball put on a show Wednesday on Education Day for the elementary school students as the team put up 100 points on Cheyney.

The Crimson Hawks dominated on both sides of the ball, winning by a score of 100-44.

IUP scored first and never lost the lead from there. The Crimson Hawks had a double-digit lead three minutes into the game at 14-2 after a made three pointer from starting point guard Carolyn Appleby (senior, safety sciences).

Six minutes into the game, the lead nearly doubled with IUP jumping to a 20-point lead early on. At the end of the first quarter, the Crimson Hawks were up 35-10.

From there, IUP did not let up, continuing its push and building to a 60-18 lead at halftime.

The third quarter was much closer with Cheyney and IUP being only one point apart in their scoring.

However, it did nothing for Cheyney as far as coming back from their 42-point first half deficit.

The remainder of the game was all IUP, as the Crimson Hawks outscored the Wolves 23-10 in the fourth quarter to end the game

with a 56-point margin of victory.

This win over Cheyney was historic as IUP hit the record books in almost all of the team scoring categories.

The players scored the 11th most points in a game with 100, the fifth most points in a half at 60, the ninth largest margin of victory and the fifth most three-point shots made at 12.

Leading IUP in scoring was Appleby. Prior to this game, she was averaging slightly more than 13 points a game. Against Cheyney, Appleby had 15 points in the first half alone and ended with 20 points on the game.

“That’s on my teammates putting me in good positions and making plays,” Appleby said.

Even with Appleby’s 20 points, the scoring was very much a team effort. Five players on the Crimson Hawks ended with double digit points, and 11 different players scored in the game.

This has been consistent throughout the start of IUP’s season with nine players averaging at least five points per game.

“It just shows how deep our bench is with each of us making shots,” Appleby said.

IUP will now be looking to take its momentum on the road as they prepare to start conference play in

the PSAC. Saturday, the team will travel to Kutztown to take on the Golden Bears. Kutztown has had a rough start to its season, winning one of six games and riding a three-game

losing streak.

The Crimson Hawks will then travel to Millersville on Sunday. The Marauders have also struggled this season, winning two of five games.

IUP will look to roll through its

two conference opponents this weekend and return home with its undefeated record still intact.

The Crimson Hawks remain ranked No. 3 in the WBCA Top 25 poll.

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Machado, Harper fuel MLB hot stove talks as offseason begins JAKE SLEBODNICK

Staff Writer J.C.Slebodnick@iup.edu @slebby24

With the postseason over and winter approaching, MLB is set to turn on the burners this year with the hot stove.

No, not an actual furnace that commissioner Rob Manfred uses to count his money beside, but rather the period of several months where front offices are hard at work and free agents are picked up either by the same team or a team that no one thought they would go to.

Let’s examine the names out on the market and the teams that need additions before Spring Training.

Clearing the elephant out of the room, we’ll start in the NL Central with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Let’s face it, owner Bob Nutting does not like to spend money on talent at all.

But with the team needing assets like middle infielders and starting pitchers, he’s going to have to cough up the dough sometime soon. Since declining Josh Harrison’s club option and bringing in Jung Ho Kang and Lonnie Chisenhall, they really haven’t made any moves.

(TNS) Bryce Harper (right) may end up as Rhys Hoskins’ teammate in Philadelphia come 2019.

What would suit them best is a middle infielder that can fill the gap at either 2B or SS. Adam Frazier can get the job done, but they need another big name. My option would be Marwin Gonzalez.

Gonzalez was a terrific infielder

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Next is what will happen between OF Bryce Harper and INF Manny Machado.

This has been speculated since the All-Star break as to where these two would end up in the offseason.

Machado was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers near the trade deadline in July as a hope to be the x-factor for the Dodgers to comeback and take the title this season.

Sadly for L.A. fans, this wasn’t the case.

Quite honestly, the Dodgers should look to re-sign him to at least a three-year contract since he took the place of Josh Donaldson when he went to Cleveland. The former Baltimore Oriole is a solid power hitter than can deliver in the clutch and has both tools needed for a strong defensive catalyst: arm and a glove.

With the Dodgers, Machado posted a .975 fielding percentage, one of the best in the majors.

Losing him to another club would place the Dodgers as an underdog rather than a juggernaut.

Now to Bryce Harper, the teenage sensation turned 26-year-old first-time free agent.

The high-tempered outfielder obviously wants out of Washington, or at least wants to test the market, as he turned down a contract worth $300 million which would have kept him in the nation’s capital.

To put that in perspective, it’s like being left a mansion/estate in your grandfather’s will and all taxes/bills/etc. paid, and turning it down to live in the suburbs making $60k a year.

Almost every dedicated analyst has predicted where Harper would end up and have good reason for it.

Many analysts see him going to Philadelphia, but for my input, I see the 2015 NL MVP comfortable with the Chicago Cubs.

They have a lineup stacked with talent that can put up major numbers but they need that one push to make another successful playoff run.

With Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward already in the outfield, Harper would complete the trifecta of All-Stars in the grass. Not to mention, he tears up each team’s pitching in the NL Central.

With a lackluster postseason, the Cubs need to start making moves to ensure another quality playoff run.

Harper would bring the glove, talent, and charisma needed to seal divisional dominance.

The Winter Meetings should be the apex of offseason deals but that is still a few weeks away.

For now, try to focus on who your team should sign rather than who will gamble a signing.

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Start, Sit & Seth: Volume 8 SETH WOOLCOCK

tience is a virtue, especially when it comes to those who held onto the Alabama product once Leonard Fournette returned from injury.

Yeldon, who is still the 14th best fantasy RB on the season, scored double digits in every game that Fournette was out.

Things should continue to roll for Yeldon as he takes on a Colts defense that averages more than seven receptions to opposing running backs.

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

A lot is different since my last edition of “Start, Sit & Seth” in both my life and in fantasy football.

Players like Aaron Jones and Amari Cooper have returned to household names in the fantasy world since my last column.

Running backs like Philadelphia’s Josh Adams and Baltimore’s Gus Edwards have quickly emerged from nowhere to become weekly starters in all fantasy formats.

But with the rise of players like Adams and Edwards, comes the downfalls of other once fantasy stars.

Jordan Howard, Rob Gronkowski and Alex Collins are just a few of the one-time fantasy heroes that have quickly become fantasy zeroes as of late.

We also had to say goodbye to some of the players that have hit injured reserve; O.J. Howard, Marvin Jones Jr., Andy Dalton and Alex Smith are some of the most notable players out for the season.

Cameron Brate, Theo Riddick, Jeff Driskel and Colt McCoy must now step up in their places for each of their respective teams.

I spoke in one of my earlier columns about how change is one of the only constant things we have in life.

And like the fantasy football landscape, my life has been nothing short of it as of late.

Thirty-four days can make all the difference in the world.

Thirty-four days ago, my life was full of uncertainty and apprehension, all resting on one day, one decision and one thing.

Now, after closing that chapter, I am entering the next chapter of my life.

While it is uncertain for sure what lies ahead of me in this new beginning, one thing is for sure. I am going to live it to its fullest.

No more reliving the past, and no more hoping for a brighter future. It’s about living in the now, a now that is filled with love, laughter, friendship and spectacular unknown.

If you’re out there sitting in that

(TNS) Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson has impressed in his first pair of NFL starts.

uncertain place like I was, even if it wasn’t because of your own doing, don’t be afraid to flip the page.

Don’t be afraid to start the next chapter of your life because you are the author of your own book.

With that being said, let’s move onto football.

Quarterback I’d start this week: Lamar Jackson (Baltimore): In his first two NFL starts, Jackson has thrown three interceptions. But even with the turnovers, Jackson still has one of the highest floors of all quarterbacks because of his rushing.

Jackson has rushed the ball 37 times since starting for Baltimore, going up against a Falcons team that allows the second most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

The sky is the limit for Jackson in this one as the Louisville product looks to establish himself further.

Quarterback I’d sit this week: Tom Brady (New England): Even though Brady was either the first or second quarterback taken in most drafts, he has not delivered on the investment as he is only the 14th best fantasy QB this season.

Brady, now dealing with a knee injury, is going up against a Minnesota defense that is the fourth best against opposing quarterbacks.

Maybe Tom can turn back time this weekend, but the odds are not in his favor.

Running back I’d start this week: T.J. Yeldon (Jacksonville): Pa-

Running back I’d sit this week: Jordan Howard (Chicago): As mentioned above, Howard has fallen flat in fantasy terms over the last month.

Averaging a career low in attempts and yards per carry and his longest run of the season being only 24 yards, Howard is now the definition of a touchdown-dependent flex play.

As much as it pains me to say, as Howard is one of my favorite players in the NFL, you should sit him this week unless desperate enough at running back to start the man in the Windy City.

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Wide receiver I’d start this week: Tyler Lockett (Seattle): Lockett is WR 28 in ‘18 and is in the midst of a breakout season.

The 26 year old has scored double digits in every game this season but one and it looks like he has surpassed Doug Baldwin as Russell Wilson’s favorite target.

Lockett, who makes a living on the deep ball, is going up against the 49ers, who allow the sixth most yards per reception to opposing wide receivers. Wilson should be able to air it out this week.

Wide receiver I’d sit this week: Devin Funchess (Carolina): Speaking of wide receivers that have been surpassed as their team’s top option, Funchess looks like he has been replaced as Cam Newton’s favorite option by rookie receiver D.J. Moore.

The Michigan product has not scored double digits since Week 7, and I don’t see that changing this week while Funchess is still dealing with a nagging back injury that forced him to be limited in Thursday’s practice.

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NBA sees stars struggle to stay afloat in fast-moving season JEFF HART

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

The NBA is never short of interesting storylines, and as November comes to an end, here’s what’s happening around the league.

Korver Singing a New Tune The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz seem to keep making headlines this season for all the wrong reasons.

Wednesday, however, these two disgruntled franchises hopped into the headlines after a trade involving veteran guard Kyle Korver.

In this streamline trade, the Cavaliers received guard Alec Burks, along with two second-round picks from the Jazz.

After Utah’s breakout season last year in which it defeated a high-powered Oklahoma City team in the playoffs, the team has had a rather disappointing start to the 2018 season.

Currently sitting 13th in the Western Conference with a discouraging 10-12 record, the Jazz are hoping the career 43 percent three-point deadeye can spark new

(TNS) Kyle Korver was traded from Cleveland to the Utah Jazz.

offensive acumen in the team.

Only time will tell if this trade will have Utah swinging into the playoffs or singing the blues.

The Golden Boy Returns All-Star point guard Stephen Curry is taking his shot this week at making headlines for the NBA. The sensational all star has announced his return to the team in the upcoming game against the Pistons.

Curry has been out since Nov. 8 with a groin injury, missing the last

10 games for his juggernaut squad.

Since Curry’s injury, the Golden State Warriors have exposed their weakness to other teams.

This struggle resulted in a mediocre 5-5 record over his absence, including a crushing 28-point loss to the Thunder.

With Curry set to return this Saturday, the reigning champions are hoping to return to a more golden state of mind.

Out of Rocket Fuel?

Perhaps one of the biggest sur-

prises and utter disappointments to this season has been the Houston Rockets.

After coming off a 65-win season and taking Golden State to a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, many thought the Rockets would be top contenders in the West this season.

So far, this could not be further from the truth, as Houston has been an absolute mess this season.

Even after releasing the “problem” in their locker room, veteran Carmelo Anthony, the Rockets have struggled against their opponents and are dealing with an injured Chris Paul at the moment.

It seems as if Houston is returning to its old ways.

Harden has been carrying the load offensively and the entire team has had abysmal defense.

In its last game against the Mavericks, Houston looked inept on the defensive side of the ball as it allowed Dallas to put up 128 points in its crushing 20-point loss against the Mavericks.

With a pathetic 9-11 record, many are left wondering if the Rockets are done.

Can they C’s the East?

Hopping over to the Eastern Conference, much like the Rockets, the Boston Celtics have been a huge question mark to many fans to start the NBA season.

After a domineering season in which Boston made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics looked primed to take the throne of the Eastern Conference after LeBron’s departure.

However, the once jolly green giants of the East can’t seem to figure things out.

After installing Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving back into the rotation, Boston has not been able to get things going this season.

Averaging around 10 points per game, Hayward looks to be a shadow of what he once was.

With players like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Taytum stepping up last year, Hayward’s presence may be a liability to his team.

Hopefully the Celtics can figure out their problems, because with an 11-10 record and a red-hot Eastern Conference, no team wants to be on the road in the playoffs in the East.

Season Standings As of 11.29.18

Eastern Conference ATLANTIC

Toronto Raptors Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks

CENTRAL

Milwaukee Bucks Indiana Pacers Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers

SOUTHEAST

Charlotte Hornets Orlando Magic Washington Wizards Miami Heat Atlanta Hawks

18-4 15-8 11-10 8-14 7-16

15-6 13-8 11-7 5-17 4-16

11-10 10-12 8-13 7-13 5-17

Western Conference NORTHWEST

Denver Nuggets 14-7 OKC Thunder 13-7 Portland Trail Blazers 13-8 Minnesota Timberwolves 11-11 Utah Jazz 10-12

PACIFIC

LA Clippers Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Sacramento Kings Phoenix Suns

SOUTHWEST

Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks New Orleans Pelicans San Antonio Spurs Houston Rockets

14-6 15-7 11-9 10-10 4-17

12-8 10-9 11-11 10-11 9-11

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NHL season mixes usual elites with surprising new contenders TYLER COMO

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

This article contains opinion.

Welcoming ourselves back into the NHL realm, this is one of the most satisfying seasons to watch.

With a lot of close rankings, a couple of points could change the standings in a single division.

Teams that were dead last in previous years have gone on streaks winning multiple games consecutively.

Some teams find themselves in an unlucky spell. Whether that has to do with injuries or just what seems to be in a funk, the leaders of teams find ways to repair some errors.

Going into the final week of November, these top teams are the typical ordinary, all except one team.

The Buffalo Sabres have gone on a 10-game winning streak. No, it doesn’t make them the best team in the league, even though they’ve moved to second in the Atlantic Division.

Another “elite” team is the Tampa Bay Lightning. Though they sit high in the standings, there is a fair amount of injuries to contend with in the Bay. With Andrei Vasilevskiy, their starting goalie, out due to injury, there was some concern for the backup taking his place. But the team has shown resilience by staying strong and winning games without No. 88.

The not so surprising team in the “top contenders list” is the Nashville Predators.

They have sat high and pretty for most, if not all the season, reigning first out of the entire Central Division.

With missing top forwards like Kyle Turris and Viktor Arvidsson, as well as defensemen P.K. Subban, the injuries begin to mount up for the strong Predators. But with plenty of depth in their lineup, they should hang on for the short run.

With that list of “elites,” there are those that follow close behind.

The Boston Bruins have lost core players but still find ways to win.

With Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy missing, it looked as if the Bruins would have

(The Athletic) Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres have been the surprise of the season.

a hard-fought early season; Jaroslav Halak receives a lot of credit.

The last “elite” team is the Toronto Maple Leafs, who sit comfortably among the top three in the Atlantic Division.

The first star of the final week of November is Winnipeg Jets’ forward Patrick Laine, who takes the limelight due to his impressive past couple of games, where he led the NHL with 11 goals.

He sets a pace for the NHL with his 19 goals and three hat tricks in 22 contests.

The second star is the Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury. He succeeded completing back-to-back shutouts, the first being a 2-0 victory against the Pacific Division leaders in the Calgary Flames and then against the San Jose Sharks, winning 6-0.

Both of those teams are directly above the Golden Knights in the standings.

Our last star of the week is right wing Nikita Kucherov, of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

A core member of Tampa’s offense, Kucherov was ranked second overall in the last four games to attain a trio of wins for him and his team.

Currently, he places fourth overall with 32 points in 24 appearances this season.

The Philadelphia Flyers sit in last place, tied in points with the New

Jersey Devils at 22.

The Flyers decided to fire their general manager, Ron Hextall, along with various other front office staff.

The final decision from upper management came after the brutal

6-0 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday, without a single penalty from Philly.

Hextall managed to help the Flyers to two playoff berths, losing in the first round in both 2016 and 2018.

Even with all their success, the goaltending seemed to be the only problem throughout the many seasons Hextall was general manager there.

They have been looking at prospects for a while, and it seems Dean Lombardi is at the top of the candidate pool.

Another team down on its luck but going through change is the Edmonton Oilers.

One thing that has happened a couple times was changing up the coaching and seeing if the new face can mix up the look of the team and create better outcomes.

Todd McLellan was replaced with Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock was previously coaching for the Dallas Stars, winning a Stanley Cup and the NHL’s top coach in 2011-2012 while on the St. Louis Blues, also having coaching experience with the Flyers and Columbus.

Sometimes though, the team is

affected by its goaltending more than anything. Over the past few years, some big names earned the title of starting goalie but seemed to be struggling in recent months.

The number of goalies playing subpar, rather below or close to a .900 save percentage is shocking.

Players like Montreal’s Carey Price (.877), Ottawa’s starter Craig Anderson (.896), Bruins’ No. 1 Tuukka Rask (.897), Edmonton’s workhorse Cam Talbot (.901) and even the Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist (.914) are not playing at their best. But these star goaltenders found their stride in the late weeks of November and have plenty of games to get that percentage up.

One concerning factor is the loss of Pittsburgh Penguins (9-8-5) goaltender Matt Murray, who was sent to injured reserve.

It seems he may be out longterm, but rising starter Casey DeSmith and backup Tristan Jarry seem to be handling the loss well; having a relatively healthy team outside of the net doesn’t hurt either.

In this league, who knows how quickly the tides can change, or where they will flow?

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