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ELKIN TO BE RENOVATED Historic university residence hall to see second life

By JASON DAQUELENTE Staff Writer J.E.Daquelente@iup.edu

One of IUP’s oldest standing buildings will live on with new purpose.

Elkin Hall, which closed after the 2015 spring semester, will be renovated instead of demolished, as a Wednesday presentation in Sprowls Hall’s McVitty Auditorium detailed.

Alan Schlossberg and Anthony DiFulvio, architects from Perkins Eastman, joined Student House of Representatives Chair Brian Swatt (freshman, political science) and Alex Kavounas (junior, marketing), the Student Government Association’s director of internal affairs, at the presentation.

Since the closing of Elkin, Perkins Eastman has been conducting surveys of the building to determine the best course of action for the former non-traditional residence hall.

Perkins Eastman was deciding on whether to tear the building down or renovate it.

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There are plans in place to restore Elkin Hall for use by at least two on-campus organizations. (Jake Enders/ The Penn) tion, Elkin was labeled as a two on a condition value rating scale ranging from one to four – one being poor and four being excellent. The two represented fair condition, and the consensus was that the building should be renovated.

In the feasibility study, it was determined that the whole building will not be renovated at once.

Rather, Perkins Eastman and IUP are planning on an estimated $2.7-million renovation for just the first floor. This floor would then be used for the two organizations currently housed in other buildings: The Center for Student Life in Pratt Hall and the African American Cultural Center in Delaney Hall.

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organizations in both wings of the building so there will be more space for the organizations to grow.

As of now, the Center for Student Life is currently occupying a little more than 3,000 square feet and the AACC is occupying about 1,600 square feet. In the new space for the organizations, about 6,000 square feet of extra space for the organiza-

tions to use will be available in their new feature.

There were some issues raised, however, including the likelihood of not being able to move any staircases or elevators. Also, the building contains many load-bearing walls, meaning they hold up much of the ceiling and floors above, so the potential removal of any walls must be considered or renovations could cost more than projected.

The building will reportedly have many features at the disposal of students and faculty, including open conference rooms. There will also be one central entrance where visitors will enter into a singular lobby.

The project is estimated to take 15 months, and construction alone will likely take six.

At the end of the presentation, Kate Linder, the associate vice president for student affairs, spoke on behalf of IUP. “The university doesn’t know what is going to be the best use for the upper floors yet, and the university doesn’t want to wait for a multicultural space for student engagement.”

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Paula Herbert, 21, of Nazareth, was cited with public drunkenness after IUP Police observed her on Garman Avenue at Locust Street at 2:26 a.m. Feb. 13, according to police.

Calvin Amato, 19, of Bellwood; Rebecca Downs, 18, of Monrovia, Md.; and Robert Siler Jr., 19, of Bethel Park, were cited with underage drinking after IUP Police conducted an investigation in Stephenson Hall at 12:18 a.m. Feb. 13, according to police.

Gwendolyn Tremblay, 18, of Quakerstown; Gabrielle Sorce, 19, of Verona; Nicole Gergely, 18, of White Oak; Liza Caprara, 19, of New Kensington; Julia Shipton, 18, of Pipersville; and Katelynn Macioce, 18, of Verona, were all cited with underage drinking after IUP Police conducted an investigation in Wallwork Hall at 11:28 p.m. Feb. 11, according to police.

Emma Rudolph, 19, of Garnet Valley, and Liam Mclaughlin, 19, of Chester Springs, were cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed them on Pratt Drive at 2:38 a.m. Feb. 19, according to police.

Michael Klein, 22, of Philadelphia, was charged with DUI after Indiana Borough Police responded to the 500 block of Gompers Avenue at 2:52 a.m. Feb. 19, according to police.

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Jacob Pringle, 19, of Fallentimber, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after borough police responded to a report in the 900 block of Oakland Avenue at 2:06 a.m.

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Zachary Kendall, 21, of Buffalo Mills, and Justin Kephart, 21, of Irvona, were charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after borough police responded to a fire alarm activation in the 900 block of Oakland Avenue at 1:37 a.m. Feb. 18, according to police.

Lewis Jones, 19, of Philipsburg, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct after an IUP Police investigation in Putt Hall at 11:47 a.m. Feb. 13, according to police.

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Ramear Johnson, 20, of Philadelphia, and Liliana Almanzar, 19, of Allentown, were cited with disorderly conduct after IUP Police conducted an investigation inside Stephenson Hall at 1:37 a.m. Feb. 12, according to police.

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An Apple iPad was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Sixth Street sometime between the afternoon of Feb. 20 and the morning of Feb. 21, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to borough police at 724-349-2121.

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LOVE YOUR BODY

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Love Your Body Week will feature Running on Empty, an interactive discussion with survivors about eating disorders, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Putt Hall Room G-43.

Running on Empty is a chance for students to listen to the personal stories of classmates who have struggled with eating disorders.

Survivors will also discuss their journeys to recovery.

Tabitha Daley (graduate, food and nutrition), a presenter for the event, explained what Running on Empty is all about.

“I planned this event to give some information about eating disorders regarding different types and how to cope with and beat those struggles that many of us have with our body image,” Daley said.

“I planned to talk about my own story and struggle with eating disorders and how recovery is possible.”

February was the ideal time for

the program because, in addition to it being Love Your Body Week, it is also National Eating Disorder Awareness Month.

Love Your Body is an awareness campaign supported by Health AWAREness.

The campaign runs every year in order to promote positive body images and encourage students to love their own body.

Daley talked about how Health

AWAREness got involved and the importance of the program.

“I actually reached out to the IUP Health Center asking to do a program regarding eating disorders and eating disorder awareness ... so it was the perfect time,” Daley said.

“Because of my personal past with eating disorders ... eating disorder prevention is a huge passion of mine, so I was willing to do anything I could do to help.”

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT IUP junior gets taste of real-world politics in senator’s office

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Luke Marcinko (junior, political science/pre-law) is spending his spring semester in Harrisburg as part of The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program.

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THIS is a program funded by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and it’s open to all 14 state schools.

Aimed at giving students the opportunity to work in all areas of state government through a semesterlong internship, it is also worth credits.

Marcinko is working in the office of State Senator Vincent Hughes.

He described some of the work he does there and what it has been like to work in the state capital.

“In the office of Senator Hughes, I work with his appropriation committee and do whatever tasks they ask of me,” Marcinko said.

“Each day I am given something different to do. The employees of my office know why I am here and they want me to learn as much as I can while I’m here.

“The important thing is that I have learned so much information while I’ve been here.”

The program is built to give students an insight into policy-making on the state level as well as what it really means to work in government.

Marcinko spoke about what

Luke Marcinko, seventh from the left, met Gov. Tom Wolf. a wonderful opportunity it is for students interested in government and how not enough students take advantage of the opportunity. “[THIS] is something that many students don’t know about and I’m trying to spread the word about this amazing program to the best of my ability,” Marcinko said.

“Hopefully more students will

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apply for this internship in the near future but, as of right now, it’s not very well known at IUP, and it’s very easy to apply and get accepted.”

Marcinko, who plans on entering the U.S. Navy after graduation, offered advice to other students, especially those applying for internships.

“If you have no prior experience

working in an office, don’t set your expectations too high,” Marcinko said.

“Working in an office isn’t always exciting because the work comes and goes but you need to make the best of it and find ways to learn as much as you can while you are there.”

“The nice thing about an internship is that you will only be there for a few months rather than a few years,” he said.

“This internship is definitely an incredible experience for anybody who has an interest in politics or the inner workings of state government.”

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, according to IUP’s website, “is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth, with about 107,000 degreeseeking students and thousands more who are enrolled in certificate and other career-development programs.”

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After appearance at Capitol, IUP students aim to hit national conventions

By KIMBERLY IMEL Staff Writer K.N.Imel@iup.edu

Thanks to efforts by two IUP departments, students might be able to attend the 2016 Republican and Democratic National Conventions in July.

This experience, offered through The Washington Center (TWC), was proposed by Dr. Michele Papakie, chair of the department of journalism and public relations. Previously, Papakie took 29 students to the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg to rally and discuss the state budget with legislators.

After seeing students’ involvement in government affairs, Papakie thought about doing more for students and remembered

what TWC had to offer.

Initially discussing the opportunity with journalism students, Papakie opened the opportunity to others by joining with political science professor David Chambers.

Students have the option to attend either the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, from July 10-22 or the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia from July 17-29.

By attending these conventions, Papakie believes students can build their resumes and see government in action. Additionally, Papakie sees this as a way for students to be actively involved and fight for the change they want.

“Too many people just sit back and wait for things to happen,” Papakie said. “You can sit back and do nothing or make the change

you want to see.”

As of Monday, more than 35 students have expressed in attending the two-week program. The cost is $4,700 per student.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for students, the ultimate goal being to have the students go for free.

Papakie is determined to raise enough money for students.

“I teach my students to dream big,” Papakie said, “so I have to model that behavior.”

The GoFundMe page has already garnered support, as $455 out of their $200,000 goal has been raised.

A meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday in the Humanities and Social Science Building Room 407 to discuss future fundraising.

The meeting is open to all IUP

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IUP students rallied at the state Capitol in Harrisburg Feb. 8. students interested in the opportunity, and a representative from TWC will be in attendance.

With the assistance of Chambers, Papakie continues to dream big with the possibility of making the TWC opportunity into an academic course so that students can receive a free credit for going.

Even with the cost of attendance, IUP students such as Sarah Aycock (sophomore, political science) are excited about the program.

“The thought of being amongst hundreds of other people and stu-

dents who are interested in the same things I am is very exciting,” Aycock said.

“It is such an amazing chance to get all of this real-life experience, and to get to share it with others who share your passion is rather thrilling.”

She also said students should care because it is a chance to actively create change.

“If you are unhappy with something in particular, go out into the world and try to change it, because doing nothing has yet to change anything,” she said.

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National Cookie Day will come to IUP Saturday.

By KIMBERLY IMEL Staff Writer K.N.Imel@iup.edu

Get ready to munch.

On Saturday, the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) will host National Cookie Day, on which different girl scout troops have the opportunity to sell their goods in 27 counties in western Pennsylvania.

For the first time, the event will take place in Indiana.

IUP alumna Holly Barrett is the GSWPA event coordinator in charge of this year’s National Cookie Day. Barrett has worked for GSWPA for three years but just recently became a coordinator six months ago.

“It feels really great to be able to come back and give to the community,” Barrett said.

There are 10 different girl scout troops participating, with grades ranging from kindergarten to 12th.

All troops assisting with the event are from Indiana.

Girl scouts will be selling their cookies from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at local businesses.

Nine local businesses will assist with the event by allowing girl

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scouts to sell their cookies in their establishments. William & Mary Gift Shoppe, The 700 Shop, The Artists Hand Gallery, Indiana Floral, The Book Nook, Gatti Pharmacy, Michael B. Shoes, The Finery and Chateau Christine – all on Philadelphia Street – are the participating businesses, according to The Indiana Gazette.

Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, Savannah Smiles, and Toffee-tastic will be available for purchase. The newly added Rah-Rah Raisins, oatmeal cookies with raisins and Greek yogurt pieces, will also be sold, according to the Gazette.

“This is a great way for the community to come out and support their local girl scout,” Barrett said.

The proceeds will go directly to girl scouts to provide for various programs, trips, camps and more.

Not only can people buy cookies, but they also have the chance to win up to $200 worth of goods or gift cards from participating businesses.

Punch cards, found at any of the participating businesses, will be used in a raffle.

Barrett saw this as a great way to draw the community to the event and have fun in the process.

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COLLEGE AUDIENCE MXO Pulse’s mission: To connect students

By CODY PATTISON Staff Writer C.W.Pattison@iup.edu

There’s plenty of social media out there, but there’s an argument to be made that there isn’t one outlet specifically tailored to college students and connecting them.

MXO Pulse, which launched on app stores Feb. 9, hopes to change that conversation amidst an everyday atmosphere cluttered with content on everything from Facebook and Instagram to Twitter and Snapchat.

Last week, The Penn’s Twitter account polled students and asked what features college students would like to see in an application that connects users to other people on campus. Eighty-one percent of respondents chose common interests as the feature they would like to see.

With MXO Pulse, one of the purposes of the app is to identify students’ common interests.

E West, CEO of MXO Pulse, explained why he created a collegeoriented form of social media and the generational differences of people who are growing with social media.

“We want to help college kids connect better to their campus,” West said. “It’s something that has to be generational. People grew up on their phone and used social media in a setting that’s comfortable. It’s hard to meet people that are more connected than ever.”

West explained that when he spent his time in college at Penn State University, Facebook was an up-and-coming form of social

media that only college kids were using. He used it as a reminder to himself as to why he wanted to create a college-student-oriented application.

“Facebook was launched when I was a freshman and I grew up with this social media that works so well with other college kids to connect,” West said. “Now everyone

uses Facebook. Ten years later, it’s 2016 and I thought college kids wanted their own application.

“I feel that there isn’t anything that is college-oriented.”

West also explained that his application would stick out from the rest of the pack like Facebook and Twitter with one word: Simplicity.

The application itself accesses your college campus via location accuracy and provides a filter of interests for the user to select or make their own interests to list.

MXO Pulse allows you to create a profile via your college email and see bulletins and other various polling from your interests and location. West also touched on updates and improvements to the application, being that it launched only two weeks ago.

“The next step is where we are going to help you group with people and make it kind of one big interest that is your college,” West said. “If you go to IUP, you’ll only see that mix of people.”

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Assault victims shouldn’t have to fear coming forward

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#FreeKesha is a rapidly growing social media campaign. Kesha claimed in a 2014 lawsuit that her producer, Dr. Luke (Lukas Gottwald), sexually and emotionally abused her. She signed her contract with Kemosabe Records, a label owned by Sony, when she was only 18. Kesha, now 28, says that Dr. Luke first began assaulting her shortly after she originally signed in 2005.

“According to the Billboard, the lawsuit detailed Kesha’s claims had Dr. Luke had abused her for years,” reported The Huffington Post. The lawsuit, though filed in 2014, only recently became public knowledge. Kesha only asked to be released from her contract with Sony.

“She wants nothing more than to be able to record an album,” reports The New York Times. She just wants to be allowed to record with a producer that hasn’t abused her.

However, she suffered defeat when a New York Supreme Court judge refused to honor her request to be released from her contract.

This “would have allowed her to make music outside her six-album contract with Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records until the lawsuits and countersuits between the singer and producer are decided,” reports CNN. Dr. Luke denies all allegations of abuse and has stated that Kesha is just trying to ruin his reputation for her own financial gain. “Kesha, meanwhile, has endured financial losses due to attorney fees and dramatically diminished income that came as a result of her music career being put on hold since 2002’s ‘Warrior’ was released,” reports Mashable.

According to RAINN, only 32 percent of sexual assault victims report it to an adult or the police, and only 2 percent of assaulters ever see jail time.

With people as famous as Kesha being sexually assaulted and the courts ruling her accuser not guilty, it’s easy to see how other men and women are having a hard time coming out about sexual abuse.

But that’s unfortunate, and if there’s one change we hope for in this regard, it’s that victims wouldn’t feel as though coming forward run the risk of losing more than they’d gain.

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As I approach graduation, I’m planning on starting the new chapter of life with a furry friend. Unfortunately, a newborn puppy will really put a licking on my bank account, so I have to weigh my options carefully going forward.

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Walking across IUP’s campus today for roughly the millionth time, I was hit with a blast of nostalgia looking at all the buildings – the old and the new. I think, when I leave this place, I’ll miss it more than I originally thought I would.

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After several semesters that offerered hip hop concerts featuring hit-or-miss artists, IUP’s entertainment committees came through. Lil Dicky, a Richmond University alumnus, will know exactly what to bring to the stage.

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Taught by the ‘Tube: 4 channels you can learn from

By ALYSSA DEEN Contributing Writer A.M.Deen@iup.edu

The Internet provides more information than anyone can even imagine.

With such a huge resource at our fingertips, almost nothing is off limits.

YouTube is constantly growing as people upload more and more videos every day at no cost.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn something new but weren’t ready to pay for lessons or classes, this is your chance.

Here are just a few of many helpful YouTube channels to check out:

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She combines beauty makeup with gory special effects in her tutorial videos. Learn a trick or two and have the best look for next Halloween.

Most popular video: “Speak No Evil – Zombie Mouth Special FX Makeup Tutorial” 3. Yoga With Adriene Adriene is all about bringing ease to learning yoga and invites you to “find what feels good” on the mat. Her approach to yoga involves a sense of humor that

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encourages everyone to have fun and see more than just fitness in yoga.

Most popular video: “Yoga For Complete Beginners – 20 Minute Home Yoga” 4. YourGuitarSage Erich Andreas, also known as “your guitar sage,” has been a guitar teacher for hundreds of students in Nashville for years. He shares his expertise in his videos for all skill levels. He shows you how to play full songs as well as specific guitar-playing techniques and just about everything in between.

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Lil Dicky will perform March 31 in the HUB Ohio Room.

By CHRIS HAYES Wet Ink Editor C.T.Hayes@iup.edu

The wait is over, IUP music fans.

After months of speculation, The Entertainment Network and Black Emphasis Committe announced Friday that rapper and comedian Lil Dicky is coming to IUP next month.

The concert will take place at 8 p.m. March 31 in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at iuptickets.com.

Tickets are $10 for I-Card holders and $20 for the general public.

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Lil Dicky, also known as David Andrew Burd, grew up in a small town north of Philadelphia. He rose to prominence starting with his music video for the song “ExBoyfriend.”

Burd released his first studio album, titled “Professional Rapper,” in July 2015.

Burd is also known for his hit song, “$ave Dat Money,” which features Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan, two of 2015’s breakout rap stars.

Rich Homie Quan performed as part of IUP’s Homecoming festivities this past fall.

Lil Dicky has stated that his musical inspirations include superstar rappers Drake and J.Cole.

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‘Better Call Saul’ aims even higher

By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu

Pantone has selected two colors of the year this year.

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Pantone makes colorful statement

By ALYSSA DEEN Contributing Writer A.M.Deen@iup.edu

Every year since 1999, a new Pantone color has been carefully selected as the honorary Color of the Year.

Color experts consider colors carefully, and they are often “symbolic of the age we are living in.”

In this sense, 2016 was no different, but for the first time ever, there are two colors of the year.

Rose Quartz and Serenity are not your stereotypical girly pink and boyish blue.

In fact, these two colors were chosen because of how changing color perceptions relate to “societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity,” according to Pantone.

Together, Rose Quartz and Serenity create a balance between masculinity and femininity, as well as warm and cool tones. The softness of these colors also reflect society’s desire for calm and relaxation in the midst of today’s busy and stressful times.

Pantone’s selection for 2016 clearly embodies the symbolic nature of color and its role in the world today by challenging traditional perceptions of gender and color.

Pantone is a color system primarily used in the fashion and interior-design industries. It allows for accurate color matching and identification among designers and other professionals. This helps prevent misunderstandings in situations where using a specific color is important.

Jimmy McGill, a.k.a. Saul Goodman, is back for his second season in “Better Call Saul,” which debuted Feb. 15.

The spinoff to the groundbreaking show “Breaking Bad” has graced TV again to let the viewers know who Saul, played by Bob Odenkirk, really was before he had his law office in Albuquerque, N.M. Season 1 of “Better Call Saul” was record-breaking, as “the ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff nabbed 6.9 million viewers and 3.4 rating among adults 18-49. Both of those stats make it the best series premiere in cable history,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Only two episodes of the second season have aired thus far, but it seems as though it is beginning to dig deeper into McGill and the events that led him to becoming a criminal lawyer. Season 2 takes a closer look at Jimmy’s relationship with Kim – his love interest and a lawyer for Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill.

Not only has Season 2 shown more about his relationship with Kim, but it has also depicted Jimmy’s captivating way of conning people.

To recap, season one of “Better Call Saul” focused on the trials

‘Better Call Saul’ returned Feb. 15 for a second season.

and tribulations of McGill and his struggles with his brother, Chuck, who was a prestigious partner with Jimmy’s rival, Howard Hamlin.

Chuck and Howard headed an immensely popular law firm named Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill.

Toward the end of the season, Jimmy found a fraudulent case dealing with a retirement home and proposed to work on the multimillion-dollar lawsuit with Howard and Chuck. Little did he know that

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Howard would rather tank the case than work with Jimmy.

After all of that, Jimmy decided to return home and work with an old partner in crime. Being back home was a reminder to Jimmy that he is a great con artist, leading into Season 2.

To understand how he became the true criminal lawyer, Season 2 is a must-watch season. “Better Call Saul” airs at 10 p.m. every Monday on AMC.

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Sports Editor: Kyle Kondor – K.D.Kondor@iup.edu Lead Sports Writer: Vaughn Dalzell – V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

IUP satisfied after third-place finishes

By EVAN McCUE

freestyle with a time of 9:25.85 and a third-place finish.

Paige Spradling (senior, biology) also made a statement on the opening day, as she posted a second-place finish in the 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:06.85.

Day 2 was highlighted by Spradling yet again, with a secondplace finish in the 400-meter IM and a time of 4:30.61. Sara Bertram (sophomore, accounting) also came up big on the second day,

posting a third-place finish in the 100-meter butterfly with a time of 57.88.

“PSACs is always a tough meet, a four-day span of racing,” Bertram said. “The meet started off bumpy, but we were able to push each other and come out in third place on both the men’s and women’s sides.”

Yuri Fernandes (senior, computer science) had a third-place finish on the second day in the 400-meter IM with a time of 4:00.67. The

men also had a third-place finish in the 400-meter medley relay consisting of Andrew Richey (junior, applied math), Noah Brockway (freshman, criminology), Paul Singerman (senior, physics) and Shane Hallett (sopohomore, business management).

The third day of the PSAC Championships featured a second -place finish by Bria Otwell (freshman, elementary and special education) in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 2:07.01. Taylor Cisik (freshman, criminology) also had a nice third day, finishing in third place in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 56.36.

Brockway led the way on the men’s side with a third-place finish in the 100-meter backstroke, posting a 50.68 finish.

Plimpton also came up big for IUP with a fourth-place finish in the 500-meter freestyle with a time of 4:34.11.

The fourth and final day of the PSAC Championships was a big

Hunter Bigler (senior, kinesiology, health & sport science) was 2 for 4 at the plate.

In Saturday’s matchups, IUP lost its first game against Bloomsburg University 17-0 and followed that up by falling 15-9 to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

In these two games, the team committed eight errors and was outscored 32-9.

IUP also struggled on Sunday, dropping its game against Millersville University 15-7.

The latter three games showcased weakness in both pitching and defensive play.

“Our defense was just atrocious, and that results in pitch counts growing each inning because we’re not helping our pitchers get outs,” Ditch said.

“When the defense doesn’t help the pitching, the scores reflect that real quick.”

IUP hasn’t recorded 14 errors in a four-game stretch since committing 14 errors between Feb. 23 and March 2 in 2013.

Ditch said Hunter Bigler that the errors were not necessarily glove errors, and that throwing errors also occurred.

In regards to team ERA, he says that there are many improvements that need to be made.

These improvements include throwing more strikes and walking less batters.

“It seems like a walk results in a run,” Ditch said.

However, Ditch said that batting is the least of the team’s worries right now.

“For opponents, it seems like we hit OK,” Ditch said.

“Bloomsburg threw out a pitcher that was outstanding. He shut us down.”

Bigler leads the team in batting average, going 9 for 18 (.500) with at least one hit in each game.

Ted DeSanti (sophomore, criminology) is also riding a four-game hitting streak to open the year, going 6 for 16 (.375).

Chris Calliari (junior, kinesiology, health & sport science), Rick Jones (senior, criminology) and Matt Eperesi (junior, accounting) each homered once for IUP.

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The IUP swimming teams traveled to the Graham Aquatic Center in York to face off against some of the conference’s best in the 2016 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships.

The Crimson Hawks wrapped up the event, which SWIMMING featured eight sessions spread across four days, on Sunday, with both the men and women finishing in third place.

“Our team started off a little shaky the first two days but really pulled together the last two days to take third place,” junior Chris Strauss (criminology) said. “We raced the relays as we rehearsed them and swam our best under stress and pressure.”

The first day of the event was highlighted by Alex Plimpton (senior, accounting), as he broke the school record in the 1,000-meter

(Photo courtesy of IUP Athletics) Noah Brockway, middle, stood atop the podium following his first-place finish in the 200 backstroke at the PSAC Championships Sunday in York.

day for the men, with Brockway posting IUP’s only first-place victory of the event. He finished the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:50.40.

“I worked hard all season and set a goal for myself and went and got it,” Brockway said. “There was no better feeling than looking at the board and seeing the No. 1 next to my name.

“I could not be more proud of my whole team and the season we had.”

Plimpton also came up big with a second-place finish in the 1,650-meter freestyle with a time of 15:58.44.

Spradling continued her success with a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2:22.60.

The Crimson Hawks will now await the NCAA’s announcement to determine if any team member qualified for the 2016 Division II Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., from March 9-12.

Jones also leads in runs batted in with a total of five.

Allen and Nate Dickey (sophomore) feature the best ERAs among those who pitched three or more innings during IUP’s opening weekend.

Next on the Crimson Hawks’ schedule is the Builder Invitational, taking place Thursday to Sunday in Newport News, Va. Other teams that are participating in the invitational include Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference members Kutztown University and Bloomsburg, as well as the College of Saint Joseph (Vt.) and The Apprentice School, the latter of which is hosting.

According to Ditch, Allen will get a chance to follow up on his debut against Kutztown Thursday.

Freshman fans 10 in Crimson Hawks’ lone weekend win

By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

The beginning of the 2016 IUP baseball season did not start on a positive note, as the Crimson Hawks left the weekend with a 1-3 record.

Friday afternoon’s game against Seton Hill University BASEBALL was the lone bright spot during IUP’s weekend, as freshman pitcher Jeff Allen (criminology) threw 10 strikeouts in five innings of work, resulting in a 6-4 victory.

“Those five innings against Seton Hill were really a neat thing to watch, and I can’t wait for Allen to pitch again next week,” head coach Jeff Ditch said.

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IUP did not (Mc)Fail

By PAT CROSSAN Staff Writer P.J.Crossan@iup.edu

The No. 38 IUP women’s tennis team (3-0) came up with two wins over Division III Oberlin University Friday and Division II Tiffin University Saturday to build on its record and confidence.

The team secured a 9-0 win against No. 39 OberTENNIS lin at John W. Heisman Field House in Oberlin, Ohio.

“I felt like going into the match, we were probably a little stronger of a team, and so it was just trying to make sure we were all ready to go out and do battle,” head coach Larry Peterson said.

The doubles teams of Rachel Wood (junior, criminology) and Raquel Gonzalez (junior, management), Jarka Petercakova (junior, international business) and Luis von Agris (sophomore, international business and general management) and Claudia Menes (freshman, athletic training) and Alanna McFail (senior, biology) swept Oberlin to start the Crimson Hawks at 3-0.

Wood started the singles matches with a 6-0, 6-1 win at her No. 4 spot. Petercakova played at the No. 1 spot and went three full sets, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0.

McFail played in her first game of the season in the No. 6 spot and won 7-5, 6-1 while filling in for Sophie Butland (junior, kinesiology,

health and sports science).

The win against No. 50 Tiffin came down to the last set, and the team had to come back from a 2-4 deficit to win.

Wood stepped up in the sixth spot for the Crimson Hawks and the last match to determine which team would win.

She took on Aimee Kaye into a three-setter match, 6-0, 4-6, 6-1, to clinch the win for the Crimson Hawks.

“It’s just super beneficial for the team to go through that experience and learn how to handle those situations,” Peterson said.

The team Alanna McFail won the final three singles matches after being down to Tiffin 2-4.

The big wins that sparked the comeback came from No. 2 Gonzalez, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, and No. 5 von Agris, who tied things up 4-4 with a 6-0, 6-2 win.

IUP started the match against Tiffin taking a 2-1 lead in the doubles portion.

Menes and Butland won 8-4.

Wood and Gonzalez were the other winning doubles team with an 8-5 victory.

IUP heads to Hilton Head, S.C., March 7 to take on No. 46 Tusculum College. Last year, the team lost to Tusculum, 2-7.

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ONCE WASN’T ENOUGH

Rivera breaks 60-meter record twice in one meet

By MALUSI KITCHEN Staff Writer M.J.Kitchen@iup.edu

Julius Rivera broke IUP’s 60 meter record twice at the Kent State Tune-Up in Kent, Ohio, Saturday with times of 6.82 and 6.80.

Kevin Raymond set the previous record in 2010 with TRACK & FIELD a time of 6.85.

“It’s a big confidence booster, but I have to focus on PSACs this weekend,” Rivera (sophomore, fashion merchandising) said.

Rivera’s already setting some personal goals that he would like to reach at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships, too.

“I’d like the winning time to be 6.74 because that’s the automatic qualifying standard for nationals,” Rivera said.

Derek Horton (freshman, kinesiology, health & sports science)

finished with 4.75 meters in the pole vault and the time matched his best of the season.

Austin Cooper (sophomore, regional planning & economics) placed second in the 800 meters with a time of 1:53.02.

For the women, Heather Sternby (sophomore, nursing), As-sata Hall (freshman, criminal justice) and Jordyn Swogger (freshman, human resources) all competed and qualified for the 200 meters in the conference meet.

Kiah Walton (sophomore, fashion merchandising) had an outstanding performance in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.29, while Brooke Smay (junior, safety science) posted 11.30 meters in the triple jump event. Both were PSAC-qualifying marks.

“We had a good day in the women’s sprint,” Zins said.

Rivera is excited heading into the PSAC Championships, but he knows that their coaches put a lot

(Photo courtesy of IUP Athletics) Julius Rivera ran toward the finish line during his record-breaking performance at the Kent State Tune-Up Saturday.

of time and effort into the process, as well.

“Our coaches have done a great job of making sure we peak at the right time,” Rivera said.

IUP will compete in the PSAC Championships Saturday and Sunday in Edinboro.

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Farewell, HEEEEEATH!

By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

After 11 seasons in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller retired Friday.

Miller, 33, is known for his bluecollar style of play and consistency catching the ball. He never quite dazzled anyone on the field, but he surely never disappointed.

In his 11 seasons wearing black and gold, Miller played 168 regular season games out of 176. Miller never missed more than two games in a season, even after his terrible ACL tear in 2012. A nittygritty tight end that was just as good at blocking as he was catching the ball, he became a safety value for his only quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.

“He told me it was official, he was retiring,” Roethlisberger said.

“He thanked me for being his teammate and said how lucky he was to play with one quarterback for all of his 11 years in the NFL. I told him he had it all wrong.

“I was the lucky one.”

Roethlisberger tabbed Miller as his “greatest teammate.” According to Steelers history for a tight end, Miller is indeed the greatest.

Miller came into the league No. 30 overall in the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia. After the Steelers made an incredible run with Roethlisberger as a rookie in 2004 by winning 15 straight games, they chose Miller to become the young gunslinger’s newest weapon.

The two-time Pro Bowler capped off his career with 592 career receptions, 6,569 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns, all franchise records for a tight end. Miller

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trails only ex-teammate Hines Ward in Steelers history for receptions and is sixth all-time for a tight end in NFL history.

With this retirement, Miller saved the Steelers $7.81 million against the salary cap.

While this money could be spent on his replacement, secondyear tight end Jesse James will likely fill the void. James, a fifthround pick out of Penn State University, played only 181 offensive snaps this season, catching eight passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.

In Miller’s last season, he caught 60 passes for 535 yards and two touchdowns. Just like every other year, he had at least one Steelers MVP vote coming from Roethlisberger because he’s “HEEEEATH!”

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