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(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) The University College headquarters will be located on the ground floor of Stapleton Library.

The University College will be open to students spring 2019 LILYANN SCHULTZ Contributing Writer L.R.Schultz@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The University College headquarters at IUP will be open to students in the 2019 spring semester. The college will be located on the ground floor of Stapleton Library. The staff involved in the University College are currently scattered around the campus, but they all will soon be in the same area. “The University College is the university support system for students who come into college and need a little more additional preparation, students that are undeclared majors or students that are just trying to explore for the first couple semesters until they declare a major,” said Janet Guyden, interim dean of libraries. The University College is IUP’s newest college. It provides academic resources and support for all students. It is a part of helping students succeed. The college headquarters will also have counselors for students.

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(Submitted by Lilyann Schultz) Janet Guyden, interim dean of libraries, is part of the staff involved in the University College, which provides academic resources and support for all students.

Since it serves students from across the university, it’s named the “University College.” If a student starts their education in the University College, they are encouraged to remain in it for two semesters, where they will receive dedicated advising to guide them to the appropriate major. IUP is waiting to get the contract approved from Harrisburg’s Strategic Sourcing Office to begin the construction process in the

basement. All contracts for each of the 14 state universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education must be approved and signed in Harrisburg. The office is responsible for identifying strategic contracting opportunities and establishing best value contracts in partnership with suppliers. Strategic Sourcing identifies the best value strategy based upon the type of goods and services being procured at

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reasonable costs in direct support the professor, they’ll have quesof the educational mission of the tions which will help me better State System understand.” and its uniThe goal THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE versities. is to not IS THE UNIVERSITY “I think only to help the Universupport SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR sity College enrollment, STUDENTS WHO COME headquarters but also to INTO COLLEGE AND NEED help support will provide more retention. A LITTLE MORE resources When ADDITIONAL PREPARATION, that we can a student STUDENTS THAT ARE advertise comes to about,” said IUP, it is UNDECLARED MAJORS Alania Baker, important OR STUDENTS THAT an employee the school ARE JUST TRYING TO at the library provides and dietetics them with EXPLORE FOR THE major. to FIRST COUPLE SEMESTERS resources “There be successful UNTIL THEY DECLARE are office academically, hours availemotionally A MAJOR. able for your and psychoclasses, but socially in a —JANET GUYDEN I feel as if comfortable (INTERIM DEAN OF LIBRARIES) there will be environment more onein order for on-one,” said Olivia Hine, an exer- them to graduate. The library cise science major. “Also, if there provides the space and the faculty are more people downstairs with to facilitate the process.

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Haven Project sponsors film segment on domestic violence EMILY LOOSE

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“No one will ever love you as much as I do.” “She does whatever I want her to do.” These are just two of the many harmful things that can be said to a partner in an abusive relationship, a problem that both men and women face every day. As a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Six O’Clock Series Monday brought up this heavy topic in a segment called “Escalation: A Film and Discussion on Dating Violence.” The segment was sponsored by the Haven Project, an organization based on counseling and educating students on sexual and domestic violence. Susan Graham, an educator for the Haven Project and presenter of the series, warned the group of the violent nature that would be seen on that night. The presented film, “Escalation,” showed events that have occurred various times to innocent men and women by the ones that they thought loved them. “Escalation” was made by the One Love Foundation, started by the mother of Yeardley Love, a young woman who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend weeks before graduating college. The film shows the rushed-into romance of Chase and Paige. Though the beginning of it shows them to be loving and sweet, it quickly turns sour when Chase begins to control Paige’s life, whether it be sex or who she can hang out with and when. None of their friends realize how problematic the issue really is, as Chase’s friends believe he’s only an intense person, and Paige’s just think he is somewhat crazy. Though they have some

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inclinations, they do not think it can get too bad. Seeing Paige with one of his friends, Chase tries to choke her but quickly apologizes. She accepts it, despite showing doubt in him. After various warnings from her friends and parents, Paige decides to leave Chase for good, but he refuses to end it. As she writes an entry about feeling free, Chase breaks in and strangles her to death. He is soon arrested after her body is discovered. As they are interrogated, the friends all look back and realize all of the times they noticed an issue or could have helped. Whether it be Chase telling his friends that Paige does whatever he wants or the on-off relationship, there were plenty of signs.

“They didn’t know what to do,” the interrogator explained as he left the room. As the film ends, pictures of both men and women who were killed by past lovers were shown. Some were as young as 16; some were in their 20s. The last photo shown was that of Love herself. After the film, the students were put into small groups with a member of the Haven Project to discuss the red flags and other parts of the film. There are many warning signs that everyone can look out for. Aside from the ones listed above, abuse can come in the form of lowering a partner’s self confidence, isolation or even a friend acting much more reserved. As the segment ended, many swarmed to the Haven Project table to sign up as a future vol-

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IUP holds lecture on censorship in comic books JEREMY STOUT

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Professor Gian Pagnucci, IUP’s English department chairperson, gave a talk Wednesday in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building about the history of censorship in the comics industry. The event was part of IUP’s continuing “Year of Free Speech.” The talk, called “Free the Superheroes,” gave a brief overview of the various challenges that have faced the comics industry. Prior to Pagnucci’s arrival, Alan Silvestri’s “Captain America” was playing. Pagnucci then entered wearing a Captain America mask and carrying a shield. He visibly put a lot of effort into his presentation and seemed to be having a great deal of fun discussing comics, an art form that he said he’s enjoyed since childhood. He had a lot of ground to cover, around 60 years, in his hour-long talk. Pagnucci started with a brief introduction on what the First Amendment was and emphasized the importance of where it’s placed. “It’s good to be first,” he said. He transitioned from there into Fredric Wertham’s book “Seduction of the Innocent,” published in 1954. Wertham, a German-American psychologist, worried about the effects of comics on teens, Pagnucci said. One of his chief wor-

(Jeremy Stout/ The Penn) English professor Gian Pagnucci gave a talk Wednesday about the history of censorship in the comics industry.

ries was that it presented kids with an unhealthy path to deviance. He specifically worried about the effects it would have on the sexuality of youth, stating that Batman and Robin were gay partners and that Wonder Woman was a lesbian. Pagnucci said that Wertham also took issue with the violence found in horror and crime comics, specifically those published by EC Comics. Wertham wrote about how 95 percent of children in reform schools read comics, which proves they cause juvenile delinquency. Pagnucci used a Stan Lee quote about how 95 percent of children also drink milk to illustrate the faulty thinking of

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code came from Marvel when they published three issues of “The Amazing Spider-Man” by Stan Lee and Gil Kane dealing with drug abuse without code approval on the cover. Pagnucci said that while this might’ve had some effect, the primary thing that caused the end of the code was market force. “The audience was getting older,” he said. Pagnucci said that “Watchmen” by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons came out and changed the market.

POW! It skewed far older and treated superheroes seriously. “[‘Watchmen’] confronts fanboy conventions,” Pagnucci said. “It pokes fun at the exploitative superheroine costumes.” It also dealt with politics and the effect that superheroes would have in the real world, said Pagnucci. He said that people might not think censorship is a problem today, but that comics are still consistently challenged when included in libraries. “Watchmen,” despite being held in high regard, is often challenged by parents when it’s put in

high school libraries. Pagnucci also said that the likes of “Bone” by Jeff Smith and “Captain Underpants” by Dav Pilkey were also included on the list of most-challenged books from the American Library Association in 2013. He said that the access to these books should be something determined by parents and their children, and that these books should not be removed from libraries. The issue of censorship just recently came up with the release of “Batman: Damned #1,” by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, which featured two panels illustrating Batman’s penis. “Damned,” which was published under DC’s new “Black Label” imprint for mature readers, caused some controversy, so DC blacked out the image digitally and said that all future printings will use the edited version. DC co-publisher Dan Didio, in an interview with Polygon, said that the inclusion was a “production error.” “This clearly isn’t true, and there’s no way they didn’t know it was there,” Pagnucci said. This then led to backlash going the opposite way for removing the image. “They were damned if they did and damned if they didn’t,” Pagnucci said. Pagnucci said to get involved with things like Banned Books Week every year and to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. “Comic books matter,” said Pagnucci. “What makes superhero stories most important are their effects on people.”

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Stay strong, hang in there for more restful days “It feels like it’s been a week since Tuesday,” one of my professors said yesterday in class. Isn’t that the truth. If your semester is anything close to as busy as most of ours here at The Penn, you can relate as well. With the weather getting colder and daylight getting shorter, a once-pleasant walk through the quad is now like walking through a wind tunnel just to make it to class. Getting out of your warm bed in the morning is getting harder and harder. Homecoming seems like ages ago, and midterms (if you had any) are in the bag, but we still have three weeks until Thanksgiving break. In college, getting to Thanksgiving is similar to making it to that joyous rest stop when you’re driving on the interstate and really have to pee. At least this weekend is Halloween weekend at IUP. It usually serves as the last big blowout of the semester for students. After that, it’s all about reaching that turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. So how do you push through these last three weeks even though you’re probably, like most of us: overworked, underpaid and just plain tired? 1. Music is key. If you wake up in the morning and just can’t find the motivation to get out of bed and start your day, hop on your Apple Music or Spotify app and play something that will set the mood. It can change your entire mindset for the day. And if you can’t find the energy to sit down and bang out that English paper or those statistics problems, music can help with that, too. Though, there are sometimes that music is not helpful, such as studying or memorizing a speech. In that case, check out some lo-fi hip-hop on YouTube. It’s calming, and there are no lyrics that’ll distract you.

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2. Go to the library. Do you remember before you went to college and your grandad told you to use the library to your advantage? Well do it. It actually really helps. If you get distracted fairly easily, the library can help you work efficiently, and you can attempt to avoid those distractions. Yes, there is still your cell phone that is very capable of distracting you, but give Do Not Disturb a try. You’ll still get all your messages and notifications, but your phone won’t go off, and give you an excuse to check it. Plus, when you leave the library and check your phone, you might have more than one notification, making you feel like you still have friends. 3. Catch up on sleep whenever possible. This one is easier said than done. But the weekends can provide you with the rest you want and need. That doesn’t mean you have to go to bed early on the weekends, but if you want to sleep in until noon. Who cares? You’re a college student who works your a** off, and you deserve it. 4. Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Taking a quote out of Jim Valvano’s book here, but it has never been so true. You’re not alone, most of us are in the

same boat. And we understand that sometimes it can just feel like it’s all too much. But don’t quit. There is a reason you

chose to enroll at IUP. There is a reason you picked your specific major. Don’t look back and push forward. And if you ever feel like you need help, reach out. Reach out to a friend. Most of the time they are feeling similar, so it can be good to vent. Talk to your professors. They were once students, too, so they can relate if you’re feeling overwhelmed or even if you’re struggling with something outside the classroom. The worst thing you can do is not talk to them at all and fall into a hole or go AWOL. Don’t forget that the university has a counseling center if you need it. It is located at G31 in Suites on Maple East. The phone number is 724-3572621. Remember, you can do this.

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Yello! Tour performs for IUP as part of its four-university tour

On Tuesday, The U at IUP hosted the Yello! Tour, which is made up of Christian rap artists. The event moved locations at the last minute to the Indiana Theater from the Hadley Union Building (HUB). The tour was put together by three rappers and one spoken-word artist, all who work for The Philadelphia Project, a “Christ-centered and kingdom-minded” urban ministry, according to its website. Aable, Look@dam and Rick Harmoney performed with Scott Smith serving as the host and emcee for

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the event. IUP was one stop on the four-university tour. Yello! also performed at Clarion University, the University of Pittsburgh and California University of Pennsylvania. Even with the last minute move, 60 to 70 people still came out to see the performers. “My favorite part was between each song, they had someone preach about Jesus but in a poetic way,” Erin Stewart (senior, communications media) said. “It was amazing. Everything he said was beautiful and so empowering.”

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(Facebook) “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” takes many obscure Spider-Man characters and puts them into one movie, coming out Dec. 14.

Spider-Man to return but without usual characters ABE ESHELMAN

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This article contains opinion. On Oct. 2, Sony Pictures Entertainment released the second trailer to the highly-anticipated Marvel animated film, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” While this is the second fulllength trailer released for the film, it’s the first chance for viewers to get a deep look at a core aspect of the movie: the alternate Spider-Men (and women). Spider-Man, to comics fans, is well-known for his diverse variations of the character, in no small part thanks to the “Clones” storylines and the futuristic spin-off comic series “Spider-Man: 2099.” However, the Spider-Men on everyone’s minds currently are those shown in the trailer. The following Spider-Men appear in the trailer: Peter Parker’s Spider-Man, Miles Morales’

Spider-Man/Kid Arachnid, Gwen Stacy’s Spider-Gwen, Spider-Noir, Peni Parker, also known as SP//dr, and Peter Porker’s Spider-Ham. Peter Parker is the vanilla Spider-Man most people know of, almost the same character as the Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland portrayals. Miles Morales is the semi-recently introduced Spider-Man of “Ultimate Spider-Man” fame, who took over after the death of Peter Parker in the comics. He has amassed fans and critics alike for his role as the youngest Spider-Man, and the only African-American version of the character. Gwen Stacy, one of the love interests of Spider-Man throughout comics and films such as “The Amazing Spider-Man,” acts as both the love interest, and in an alternate dimension, as the only person bitten by a radioactive spider. Spider-Noir is a snarky, filmnoir-inspired detective, who fights crime and solves mysteries with

his super powers and intelligent mind. Also, he’s played by Nicolas Cage in the film. Peni Parker is the brainchild of Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance fame, and the literal child of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. Instead of having super powers, she pilots a giant mechanical suit called the SP//dr, which cybernetically links to her through the spider’s bite. The final alternative Spider-Man introduced is Peter Porker, the anthropomorphic Spider-Ham. Spider-Ham is a talking pig inspired by Looney Tunes-esque cartoon animals and comes from a dimension where every Marvel character is a talking animal. Maren Krizner, (freshman, psychology) a fan of Spider-Man films and creators like Gerard Way, spoke excitedly about the

film. She had never heard of most of the extended Spider-Verse cast before and found each one interesting and diverse. While she said she still thinks of Peter Parker as the quintessential Spider-Man, she said she sees the other characters as really cool, but also understands how it could get convoluted. However, she said

she has faith that they can pull it off and is excited by the fact the film is embracing itself and committing to the admittedly silly concept of multiple Spider-Men with gimmicky worlds. This movie has amassed a massive amount of hype and attention, and it's up to Sony Animation to use this great power responsibly.

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“Terminator” arrived from the future 34 years ago today HEATHER BAIR Staff Writer H.Bair@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

(Facebook) “The Terminator,” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released in theaters Oct. 26, 1984.

“The Terminator” has become a hit with Arnold Schwarzenegger and sci-fi fans alike in the 34 years it’s been out. With five movies – and a sixth in production – it’s a classic series that is still enjoyed by fans of all ages today. When “The Terminator” premiered on Oct. 26, 1984, it quickly rose to the spot of No. 1 on the charts. Starring Schwarzenegger in one of his first feature films, the movie centers around a cyborg assassin (Schwarzenegger) from the year 2029 who travels to the then-present day of 1984 to kill Sarah Conner, whose future son will lead the resistance against the Terminator army in 2029. The movie became an overnight success, topping the box office for two weeks. The franchise grew in 1991, giving the audience a new look at

Schwarzenegger in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” After even better sales, three more movies hit the big screen. When director McG asked Schwarzenegger to reprise his role as the cyborg assassin in “Terminator Salvation,” the fourth movie in the franchise, the bodybuilder/actor/governor (or “Governator,” as he calls it) politely declined. Bad reviews followed the premiere of “Terminator Salvation.” It was the first film in the series to not open at No. 1. Christian Bale took on the lead role of the Terminator, and the film received the “see-it-and-skip-it” criticism. “Thank God,” Schwarzenegger said in an interview with Good Morning America. “It sucked.” However, he did take director Alan Taylor up on his offer to appear in “Terminator Genisys,” and it has been confirmed that he will star in the sixth movie to come out next year. “Though the sequel is far more superior, this film is still fantastic,”

said Mike Edwards, a reviewer for the site Rotten Tomatoes. “The effects for the time still look impressive, the plot is very creative and original, the acting is great. The music is incredible, and the action is fantastic.” “The havoc makes for a genuine steel metal trap of a movie that may very well be the best picture of its kind since ‘The Road Warrior,’” said Kirk Ellis, a critic for the Hollywood Reporter. “Terminator” makes for one heck of a ride with Schwarzenegger in the driver’s seat. It’s a thrilling adventure with time travel and artificial intelligence. Schwarzenegger was exceptional as a killing cyborg machine, and his name is now synonymous with the Terminator. The movie goes to show just what happens when artificial intelligence rebels against humans. With the amount of artificial intelligence technology being developed today, it may only be just a matter of time before we come face-to-face with a cyborg assassin ourselves.

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Six reasons Harry Potter dominates the industry VALERIE KERRIGAN Staff Writer V.A.Kerrigan@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. The “Harry Potter” series was created in 1997 with “The Philosopher’s Stone.” Since then, the story has become one of the most recognizable in pop culture. Here is why it is the best book series. 1. Witches, wizards, ghosts and werewolves: the ingredients of a perfectly spooky Halloween. The month of October is an opportune time to re-read or start reading this series. During the fall season, this series is the best thing to

curl up with under a blanket.

2. It is not entirely a children’s book, although it’s listed on The New York Times Best Seller “children’s series” list. There is plenty of content for adults. Someone in my own family did not start the series until their freshman year of college. Within the series, especially farther along, there are many underlying adult themes.

For example, racism and discrimination are prevalent in all of the books, as is good vs. evil.

3. There is something for everyone. In “Harry Potter’s” seven books, there are topics everyone can identify with: abandonment, feeling outcasted, death, war, loss, etc. Although the main focus lies within the magical world, messages in “Harry Potter” can be applied to reality. You can learn valuable life lessons, such as learning there are consequences to

your actions and working together in the face of adversity. 4. On top of the content, the hype around “Harry Potter” is definitely intriguing. The book series has remained on the NYT Best Seller list for a whopping 499 weeks. 5. A lot of adults grew up with this series. Their parents read the books to them, and then they read it to their kids. Not only is it a fantasy series, it is an heirloom of sorts. Instead of receiving hand-medown clothes from my sister, I received hand-me-down books. My first copy of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was falling apart

by the time I had gotten it. I grew up as the series grew larger. Therefore, it most likely has had a lasting impact on millions of others.

6. The main reason the “Harry Potter” series is amazing is because it provides an escape. Kids, teenagers, and adults go through a lot, including personal issues, family problems and problems at school. In 2005, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” released at an fortunate time. A while after its release, my parents went through their divorce, and that novel was my safe haven. It is amazing that after 20 years in J.K. Rowling’s hit series can still remain relevant.

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Netflix and Chill: STATIC hosts viewing of ‘It’ in the HUB

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(IUP Athletics) Mahogany Willis (freshman, communications media), left, and Kallie Conte (senior, safety sciences), right, celebrated Tuesday during a 2-1 victory over Gannon.

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Field Hockey: Following the buildup of some positive momentum for the field hockey team after a string of either victories or narrow losses to talented teams, the Crimson Hawks have since dropped consecutive games, losing to Mercyhurst 1-0 Tuesday following a 4-0 loss to No. 2 East Stroudsburg Oct. 20. IUP’s offense could not find a spark in either match. Tuesday, the Lakers scored their only goal in the 16th minute and held the Crimson Hawks to five shots, with Renee Lauer (freshman, political science) being the only player to register a shot on goal. The Warriors were only able to muster four shots on IUP’s defense in the first half of that game, scoring once, but they opened the floodgates in the second half, scor-

ing three goals in 16 minutes. Brianna Lubarsky (junior, biology) was the only Crimson Hawk to record a shot in the match, accruing two. The 3-11 squad (2-5 PSAC) nears the end of its season, as the next three Saturdays will hold the final three games. IUP’s penultimate home game will come Saturday as the Crimson Hawks face off against Kutztown at Miller Stadium.

Soccer: The IUP soccer team picked up a pair of victories this week, defeating Gannon 2-1 Tuesday and Mercyhurst 2-0 Wednesday. It was a dominating back-toback series in Erie for Mahogany Willis (freshman, communications media) as she tallied a goal and assist in the victory over the Golden Knights, and she followed it up by scoring both goals in the victory over the Lakers.

Nikki Bowman (freshman, biology) had two great scoring chances as well to help eliminate Gannon from postseason contention. Goalkeeper Madeline Smakulski (sophomore, finance) was spectacular in both games, accruing eight saves against the Golden Knights and 10, including one on a penalty, against Mercyhurst. The 9-7-1 Crimson Hawks (7-7-1 PSAC) will look to end their season on a high note on Senior Day Saturday at South Campus Field, as IUP will take on West Chester in its final game.

Swimming: The swim team’s second meet of the season saw a combined 14 event wins from the men’s and women’s teams on their ways to collective victories over Edinboro Oct. 19. Paige Mikesell (freshman, kinesiology) was named the female athlete of the week by IUP athletics

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after earning three total victories in the meet; she won the 100-and 200-yard freestyle events, and was part of the 200-yard medley relay team, which also took the win. Another three-event winner was Jessica Cochran (junior, marketing), who took home victories in the 200yard backstroke, the relay 200-yard medley and the relay 200-yard freestyle. Nine total women’s swimmers put up PSAC qualifying times in the meet, as did eight men’s swimmers, including Owen Martin (freshman, safety sciences), the winner of the 200-yard IM and 500-yard freestyle. The men’s team is 1-1, while the women are 2-0. IUP hosts its final home meet until December on Nov. 3, as the Crimson Hawks will take on Saint Vincent.

Volleyball: The final home set for IUP volleyball this season saw the Crimson

Hawks fall victim to another pair of sweeps, dropping matches to Kutztown and East Stroudsburg on Oct. 20 and 21. The Senior Day matchup against the Warriors saw the careers of Sami Brown (natural science), Breanna Damiani (chemistry) and Jess Marut (marketing) celebrated. The Crimson Hawks kept things relatively close in that match, dropping sets by scores of 25-23 and 2725 before a 25-15 loss to end the match. Jessica Ignace (junior, criminology) had a team-best 11 kills, while Marut and Liv Burns (sophomore, speech pathology) had 13 digs, just ahead of Damiani’s 10. The Kutztown match saw the Golden Bears dominate IUP, taking the match with scores of 25-9, 25-9 and 25-17. The 7-19 Crimson Hawks (3-10 PSAC) have five matches left, all on the road. IUP travels to West Chester Friday and Millersville Saturday.

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Men’s Club Soccer Season Review: Bonding through adversity JAKE TAYLOR

Staff Writer J.M.Taylor8@iup.edu @Jaketaylor8726

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them and some are like the IUP men’s club soccer team that, despite major setbacks, fought through it and finished the year 1-9. This is not due to the lack of hard work. Rather, the men’s team is NCAA Division I, yet it has no trainer or coach like every other team does. The boys needed some players to step up and lead. Anthony Catanzaro, a returning player, decided to take the reigns and manage the team. “When it came to managing the team without much guidance, it came down to hoping we have enough experience in the sport we play to be able to manage ourselves and make sure we can get everyone together and be able to work as a complete team,” Catanzaro said.

(Submitted Photo) The IUP men’s club soccer team finished its season 1-9.

“Being a student-ran club team, you have to put trust in your players to realize they are on a committed team and have other guys depending on them and their own commit-

ment to the game to make time and show up to practices ready to play every time we step on the pitch.” As the season went on, the committed players stuck around, and

that meant the players who left needed to be replaced. The team was very good at welcoming new players throughout the year. However, this just added another obstacle, as there would be little to no chemistry between players on the field. The leaders on the team decided that not only should there be time spent together on the field but time spent together off it, too. This brought players and friends together, which showed as the season progressed, and the team kept getting better. Some huge player contributions came from midfielder Jake Braddick and freshman goalie Sean Martin as these players shared the number of player votes for MVP. As for not losing every game by 12 goals or more, that falls into the hands of goalkeeper Martin who kept the Crimson Hawks in many of their games with his clutch saves. The defense also held their own

this season largely because of sophomore leader Bradley Gaul who saw himself, like Catanzaro, a returning player looking to help lead the team. A midseason injury saw the end of Catanzaro’s season, but that didn’t stop him from helping the team. When the team needed a new leader on the field, Gaul fit in perfectly. “Through trial and error we learned what worked and what didn’t,” said Gaul. “We often found our inexperienced selves consulting the team about important decisions because there were a lot of situations that we had no idea what was going on, but had to make it look like we did in order to keep the team afloat and keep some sort of order.” “At the end of the day, it was win as a team, lose as a team, learn as a team and drink as a team,” Gaul said.

World Series Update: Red Sox are red hot in Fall Classic JAKE SLEBODNICK

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

Bears. Beets. Boston Red Sox. All three are what the Los Angeles Dodgers fear as of now. The Red Sox are off to one of the fastest World Series starts we have ever seen. Quickly taking the reigns and going up 2-0 in the series, they look to sweep L.A. in four straight. J.D. Martinez is the name to look out for, as he has produced onethird of the Red Sox’s run production while posting a .429 batting average. If he continues this streak, he will break 12 RBIs, and it may give him an edge at World Series MVP. Predictions had it that Mookie Betts would break out after a slow start in the ALDS and ALCS, and he has brought them to life. So far, he has gone 4-8 at the plate, hitting for a .500 average. Betts and Martinez are two factors that need extinguished for the Dodgers to have any chance at a comeback. Speaking of poor Dodgers gameplay, let’s look at the ace of

L.A., Clayton Kershaw. The southpaw started Game 1 and did not live up to the hype surrounding him. After posing a strong playoff run, he came in and let up five earned runs off seven hits. This led to an early call to the bullpen for the Dodgers, which let up three more runs after Kershaw’s departure. The bats of OF Yasiel Puig and SS Manny Machado have been asleep longer than someone with narcolepsy under a blanket. Both were predicted to have monster breakouts in October but have yielded little to no results in the World Series. While fans believed that Machado was the key to the Dodgers’ postseason success when they acquired him from the Orioles, it hasn’t shown during the Fall Classic. The good news for them is that they have to face a young pitcher in Game 3, Walker Buehler. While Buehler has had a solid postseason, Boston knows how to tear apart younger talent, so this could benefit them and hopefully get their meat of the lineup alive.

Some takeaways for the next few games: Red Sox: Do not change a thing We know the old saying, “Don’t fix something that isn’t broken.” The Sox are up a pair early on in the series and look to steamroll their way to a championship. However, if they think too much into it, they are going to crumble faster than anything. This also goes for rookie manager, Alex Cora. Seeing a World Series in your grasp in your first year as head honcho is a serious thing. If I were in his place, I would be shaking with nerves. The road was long and to blow it here would be hazardous going forward. It would show he cannot thrive under immense pressure since the regular season was fairly easy. Dodgers: Surprises with a strong pitching staff The scouting report focuses on fixed rotations and how they can benefit from that. But if they try to catch Boston offguard, it will be harder for them to

sweep the competition. This means they need to try drastic things, like starting a closer. If it won them a comeback NL title, it can just as well work in the biggest stage in baseball. I anticipate seeing Ryan Madson start a game and Hyun-Jin Ryu

close out a game. The end of the season is drawing near. Next week we could be talking about the end of the 2018 season, or we could be discussing Games 6 and 7. Who knows what the future holds?

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October 26, 2018

Sports

Start, Sit & Seth: Volume 7

SETH WOOLCOCK

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

Traditions. They’re one of the most nostalgic parts of life. They’re one of the few things that give you that warm feeling inside. For instance, I know a couple that every Thanksgiving while putting up their Christmas tree, they take shots of Goldschlager. Why Goldschlager, and why take shots while decorating the Christmas tree? The tradition dates back to when the couple was in college. One of them had an awful roommate, the type who would steal your stuff even when they were financially stable from Daddy’s credit card and you’re just struggling to eat. Anyway, the couple stole a bottle of Goldschlager from the awful roommate and drank the bottle while decorating for Christmas, and it’s been a tradition for nearly 20 years now. Other common traditions around this time of year for many are carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples and devouring pumpkin rolls, pumpkin seeds and apple cider. For me, with my life being full of

(Facebook) “Halloweentown” was filmed in St. Helens, Oregon.

flux and change since I was young, I didn’t have many traditions, and the ones I did have faded over the years. Except for one. “Halloweentown.” You know, the late ‘90s/early 2000s Disney Channel movie that starred Debbie Reynolds as Aggie Cromwell. The plot is fairly simple. Gwen Piper (Judith Hoag) left behind her magical roots of Halloweentown, a world filled with goblins, ghosts and magic. The once-witch now lives in the mortal world with her three kids, Marnie, Dylan and Sophie. The kid’s grandmother, Aggie, comes to visit every Halloween. After the kids do some eaves-

dropping, they learn of the magical world. And after following their grandmother to Halloweentown, they encounter an evil warlock, Kalabar, who they spend the rest of the movie trying to defeat. The franchise expanded into four films, following the kids’ experiences with Halloweentown all the way up to the conclusion of Marnie’s freshman year of college. Sure, the movies are corny at times, but it’s that corniness that brings back so many nostalgic memories for me. When I was a kid, October always seemed to be the month I became sick for a few days. I can remember back to when I would spend the entirety of the day on my step-grandmother Nancy’s couch watching “Halloweentown” while home sick. Throughout the years, even when I became older, I continue to throw it back to one of my favorite childhood movie franchises. Even this year, my junior year of college, my girlfriend and I have continued the tradition. We watched both of the first two movies of the franchise and only have “Halloweentown High” and “Return to Halloweentown” left to watch before Halloween. Sure, I must be pretty lame to watch a children’s movie when I’m 20 years old, but it’s a tradition – one of the very few I have. So I’ll keep watching “Halloweentown,” and hopefully one day I’ll be lucky enough to watch it with my kids. That’s tradition. Fantasy football is also one of my only traditions, and it’s one that

I hold very close. Draft day still gives me butterflies in my stomach, and those 16 weeks of the year are probably my absolute favorite. And even if the season may not be going the way you wanted it to, don’t let that nostalgia go away. Don’t let the tradition fade. Keep after it, keep informed and keep giving it your all. We have only half a season left to go. So let’s get to it. Quarterback I’d start this week: Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago): If you told me in the preseason that in Week 8 Trubisky would be a top-10 quarterback, unlike many, I would have believed you. While much of the credit should go to the strategic play calling of Matt Nagy, Trubisky is averaging 7.6 yards per pass, more than traditional powers like Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins and Andrew Luck. On the road, the Jets defense is giving up more than seven percent more yards per attempt than at home. Trubisky should keep things slinging this weekend. Quarterback I’d sit this week: Matthew Stafford (Detroit): Believe it or not, Seattle’s defense is the No. 1 defense against opposing quarterbacks, allowing only 13.33 fantasy points per game. Stafford is currently ranked 19th in fantasy on the season, putting up lower numbers than usual. I don’t see things getting easier for the Georgia product and former first-overall pick this week.

Running back I’d start this week: Kerryon Johnson (Detroit): In a game where I don’t expect Stafford to be able to throw well, Detroit is going to have to move the ball somehow. And with the Seahawks also likely to run the ball and the clock Sunday, I expect the Lions to fight fire with fire. Expect a heavy workload this week from Johnson, who has scored double digits in his last five outings. Running back I’d sit this week: Isaiah Crowell (New York Jets): Even though backfield mate Bilal Powell went down with an injury last week, don’t take it as a sign for good things to come from Crowell. Going up against the Bears defense, which has been the fourth best against the run, and with the emergence of rookie running back Trenton Cannon in the Jets’ backfield, I have Crowell as a hard pass this week. Wide receiver I’d start this week: Emmanuel Sanders (Denver): Sanders is actually the third-best fantasy wideout of the season, thus far. He should be slotted into lineups every week, regardless of the matchup. Even though I usually like to discuss borderline fantasy plays in this column, I am begging everyone to start Sanders, especially this weekend against a Chiefs defense that you can attack through the air. Wide receiver I’d sit this week: Nelson Agholor (Philadelphia): Let’s try to get it right this time. The last time I told you to bench him, Agholor grabbed three receptions for 91 yards, making him viable. And even though Agholor saw the most receptions all season with Carson Wentz back under center last week, the Jaguars defense is the No. 1 defense against opposing wide receivers. Playing in Jacksonville with an underperforming Eagles offense makes Agholor a very risky option this week.

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Sports

Around the NBA: Following thrilling first week of action JEFF HART

be in contention for its third NBA title in a row.

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

After the thrilling tip-off of the NBA season this past week, fans are excited to see a season full of high-flying action and excitement. Here are the groundbreaking stories that you need to know going into next week. Lakers in LA LA Land With the addition of perennial All-Star LeBron James, many people had the Lakers as being a powerhouse within the heavily stacked Western Conference. With a lackadaisical 0-4 start to the 2018 season, many fans are left feeling underwhelmed and are questioning whether or not Los Angeles is the real deal. With a mix of experienced veterans such as Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson, combined with the upcoming talent of Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers have a variety of choices when it comes to finding the right starting lineup. However, it seems that this combination of experience and talent has proven ineffective. And in a conference that is home to a variety of championship caliber teams, L.A. has very little room for failure. The Alpha of the Pack All eyes have been on All-Star Jimmy Butler to start the season, due to his surprising request to be traded from the Timberwolves this off-season. After some very questionable efforts to trade Butler from head coach Tom Thibodeau, no deal has been made for the Wolves’ guard. Even after being left disgruntled, Butler is putting up MVP numbers to start the NBA season, averaging 25 points and six rebounds. He has clearly led the Timberwolves to start the season, though they currently sit 2-3, good for 11th in the Western Conference. With a chip on his shoulder combined with elite playing ability, many fans believe that Butler could have a dominant year. With a grueling 82-game season and the uncertainty of Butler’s spot on the team, only time will tell if this superstar can keep up this brilliant level of play.

(TNS) Jimmy Butler has been the star of the Timberwolves this season.

Davis the Real MVP? Although it is only the start of a very long and taxing NBA season when a lot can happen in 82 games, many experts are predicting Anthony Davis as the clear MVP candidate this year. The New Orleans Pelicans AllStar center has fans and experts alike raving over his level of play, and for good reason. Davis has finished in the top 10 in MVP voting the last two seasons. To further his consideration for MVP voting, Davis has had an electrifying start this season that has served as a catalyst for his team. On the season so far, Davis is averaging 30 points and 13 rebounds. The center has so far made a compelling argument for being an obvious choice this year. With an entire NBA season ahead of him, and with complete control of his team, Davis will have plenty of opportunity to prove he deserves to be the NBA’s most valuable player. Golden State of Mind The current NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, appear to be as strong as ever to start the season. Averaging a demanding 113 points and with superb floor production from Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, the Warriors right now

appear to be a dominant force in the NBA. On top of the dominant play thus far in the season, the Warriors have reported that Demarcus Cousins is nearing being able to play with this elite squad.

Cousins, who averages more than 21 points and 11 rebounds over his career, is an All-Star talent that is being added to a seemingly perfect team. With this addition, many fans believe that Golden State is likely to

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A Tricky Spituation This weekend’s past matchup between the Rockets’ Chris Paul and the Lakers’ Rajon Rondo was a tense one. An altercation broke out between the teams after Rondo allegedly spit in the face of Paul. The two guards exchanged blows and ultimately had to be separated by teammates, which resulted in both guards receiving multiple game suspensions. Lakers forward Brandon Ingram was also suspended for four games. This altercation, however, was not the end to a long drama between Paul and Rondo. After the game, Rondo and former teammate Glen Davis claimed that Paul was a bad teammate. Davis, who has played for both talented guards, echoed Rondo’s feelings of discord towards Paul. This strange altercation is only a blemish on the forgettable starts for both teams. With L.A. and Houston both being regarded as playoff contenders this year, this incident has only added to the already flawed season.

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